Sa int Catherine of Siena Church

August 5, 2007                                                             

                                                                                                              

MONDAY - August 6th    

           8:00 a.m.  Dot Peters  

TUESDAY -August 7th  

            8:00 a.m.  Betty Kocher

WEDNESDAY – August 8th      

            8:00 a.m. Cindy Clark – Special Intention

THURSDAY - August 9th   

           8:00 a.m.   Anthony Kovacik

FRIDAY - August 10th

            8:00 a.m.   Hilda Gray

SATURDAY - August 11th 

            8:00 a.m.   Thomas Gayle

            4:30 p.m.   Members of the Parish

SUNDAY - August 12th

            9:00 a.m.   Jerry Zerhusen

          11:30 a.m.   Paul Bodde

    

GIFT BEARERS       August 11th & 12th

  4:30 p.m. The Mary Dierig Family

  9:00 a.m.  David & Sherry Guidugli

11:30 a.m.  The Gary Devoto Family

 

EXTRAORDINARY MINISTERS OF THE EUCHARIST      August 11th & 12th       

 

4:30 p.m.   Liz Hamberg, Carol Gessner, Bette Riedmatter, Kim Dunn, Mallery Dunn, Mary Jamell,

                   Michele Clark, Kate Schultz

9:00 a.m.    Pat Brennan, John Brennan, Kathy Woltermann, Mary Lou Deavy, Jim Deavy, Natalie

                   Schwarber, Amy Schwarber, Chuck Miller

11:30 a.m.  Kim Lampe, Joann Ficker, Rebecca Gerding, Christina Harrington, Rita Byrd, Tyler Lampe,

                    Jenna Klingenberg, Karma Klingenberg

 

SERVERS SCHEDULE     August 6th - 12th  

8:00 a.m.  - Monday 

                        Evan Brannon, Evan Mohr                                                                                                                                                                                                           

8:00 a.m. - Tuesday

                        Sam Little, Reid Seiter              

8:00 a.m. - Wednesday

                        Matthew Schnelle, Matt Farney                                        

8:00 a.m. -Thursday       

                        Nick Dewald, Ellie New               

8:00 a.m. - Friday

                        Coleman Holmes, Erin Hochleutner

8:00 a.m. - Saturday

                        Sarah Ruwe, Mac Franzen                       

4:30 p.m. - Saturday

                        Carter New, Danielle Dupont, Kelsey Hensley                                                                                               

9:00 a.m. - Sunday

                        Samantha Crockett, Mackenzie Cole, Colin Dupont

11:30 a.m. - Sunday                                   

                        Clint Kappasser, Kaylee Brandt, Bethany Metzner          

                       

 

GREETERS SCHEDULE                             August 11th & 12th              

  4:30 p.m.  Chris & Julie Dupont, Margaret Schnelle

  9:00 a.m.   Bettie Wahlbrink, Rose Schutzman, Louise Roth, Bob Yeager                       

11:30 a.m.    David & Peggy Dziech, Pat & Katie Desmond

 

SUNDAY COLLECTION RECAP

July 22, 2007  $ 12,166.47

Social Concerns $ 45.00 

Weekly Budget            $12,662.65

(5 weeks in July)

 

PLEASE PRAY FOR OUR SICK   Ray Duff, Kurt Fields & William Venable. Also, remember our parishioners in nursing homes as well as those confined to their homes in your prayers.

NEXT SUNDAY'S READINGS

Wis 18: 6-9                                          Heb 11: 1-2, 8-19               Lk 12: 32-48 (117)                                                                           

THIS WEEK                                                                         

TODAY

                        Blood Pressure Screenings, after all masses

                        AA/Al-Anon, 7:00 p.m., LIB

                        CRHP (Men), 8:00 p.m., McCrystal Hall

MONDAY

                        Vacation Bible School, 9:00 a.m.

                        Charismatic Prayer Group, 7:15 p.m.                

                       

TUESDAY

                        Vacation Bible School, 9:00 a.m.

                        Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament, 3:00 p.m.

                        Confession, 5:30 p.m.

                        Benediction, 6:45 p.m.

                        Board of Catholic Education, 7:00 p.m., LIB

                       

WEDNESDAY

                        Vacation Bible School, 9:00 a.m.

                        Rosary Prayer Service, 8:00 p.m., Church

                       

THURSDAY

                    Vacation Bible School, 9:00 a.m.

                    New Parent Meeting, 7:00 p.m., LIB

                    Boosters, 7:30 p.m., McCrystal Hall

                       

FRIDAY

                        Vacation Bible School, 9:00 a.m.                                                                                             

SATURDAY                       

NEXT SUNDAY

                        Candidacy Mass for Bob Rottgers, 10:00 a.m., Cathedral

                        Reception for Bob Rottgers, 12:30 p.m., McCrystal Hall

           

                   

IN OUR PARISH

WE WELCOME   to our parish family through baptism:  Vivian Elizabeth Fassler, daughter of Molly and Matt, and Carson Matthew Vieth, son of Eric and Brandy.  May they always know God’s blessings.

PLEASE TAKE NOTE    Beginning Monday, August 6th, the parish office will be open from 9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.

HOMILIES ON CD     Fr. Stef's July homilies are now available on CD and can be picked up in the back of church or in the parish office.

RECEPTION FOR BOB ROTTGERS     will be held in McCrystal Hall on Sunday, August 12th after the 11:30 a.m. mass.  The reception will be a celebration of Bob's candidacy to the priesthood and a send-off as he will be returning to Mundelein on August 17th.  Please stop by to congratulate, say good-bye and thank Bob for all he has done for this parish in the last several months. 

AT LONG LAST  - THE PICTORIAL DIRECTORIES ARE HERE!  If your family was photographed or you ordered a directory, please stop by the Church Office between 9:00 a.m. & 3:00 p.m. and pick up your copy. 

FORESTER DAY AT CONEY ISLAND   will be on Sunday, August 19th.  The day will include admission to all rides, swimming at Sunlite Pool, free soft drinks and ice cream.  Admission tickets are normally $15.50, but with the State Court helping out tickets will be $8.00 for all Forester members, and parking tickets are $5.00. Please RSVP to Lisa Hans as soon as possible to reserve your tickets.  You can RSVP to Lisa at 441-5430 or lisa.hans@fuse.net

CAFETERIA WORKERS NEEDED   Anyone interested in working in the Cafeteria this coming school year, please call Judy Leick at 781-3890.  Report time is 10:45 and depending on whether you stay for lunch you can be finished by 12:30.  The kids love seeing a familiar face, (mom, dad, grandma, grandpa, aunt, uncle) during lunch so if interested give me a call.  You only have to work once a month.

SAVE THE DATE   The next Womens CRHP weekend is September 8th & 9th and is open to all women of the parish.  The next Men’s CRHP Weekend will be September 22nd & 23rd and is open to all men of the parish.  Prayerfully consider this opportunity to renew yourself and the parish.  Anyone interested or for more information please contact Rob Hans (men) at 441-5430 or rlhans@fuse.net or Sheila Carroll (women) at 491-8771. 

$PEND NEWS:  Thanks so much to all those who so faithfully buy and sell Scrips - even over the Summer!!  It has been pretty slow but the same loyal customers' names keep popping up. We really appreciate it! Please remember Scrips for back to school and for every day groceries and gas.  Thanks.

 

IN OUR DIOCESE

VOLUNTEER NEEDED    The Sisters of the Good Shepherd in Ft. Thomas are looking for someone to provide companionship to one of our Sisters. You will be accompanying her on short walks inside and outside the facility and assisting her with AOL emails.  It would be twice a week for one hour. Computer knowledge and experience using a laptop is helpful but not required.  We are looking for someone with a pleasing personality, lots of patience and must be flexible.  If interested, please call Barb Barker, volunteer coordinator at 441-5531 during regular business hours. 

NEWPORT CENTRAL CATHOLIC    will host its 24th Annual Alumni Thoroughbred Cross Country 2-Mile Run on Saturday, August 11th at 10:00 a.m. on the school’s campus.  The run is open to all alumni and their spouses.  You need not have been a cross-country runner to enter.  A "FunRun" for kids will be held at 9:30 a.m. with all participants receiving ribbons.  The run will be followed by lunch.  A medal ceremony will also be held for the top seven finishers.  For more information, contact Dave Ueding at 292-0001. 

ARE YOU THE MOTHER OF AN NCC STUDENT?   If so, start the NCC school year off by making plans to attend the Mother's Club "Get Acquainted Night" on Wednesday, August 22nd.  All you have to do is show up and bring a side dish or dessert to share.  Doors open at 6:30 p.m. and dinner will be served at 7:00 p.m.  This night will be a casual social night in the NCC cafeteria and an opportunity for you to meet other NCC moms and help be a part of a fun new school year.  To RSVP, please contact Diane Reincke at 781-2332 or email her at reincked@nku.edu by August 16th.  Or you can visit www.ncchs.com to download a reservation flyer. 

ST. MARY MUSIC MINISTRY    under the direction of Jim Wolfe, has released their latest collection of liturgical music which is now available for purchase.  The CD entitled "Faithful" features all choirs of St. Mary Parish as well as several instrumental selections.  The CD is $15.00 and can be purchased at Alexandria Drugs, Bishop Brossart High School, Country Heart Gift Store, and Logos Bookstore.  All proceeds benefit the renovation of St. Mary’s Church.  Listen online at www.SaintMaryParish.com.  Call the parish office at 635-4188 for additional information. 

ELSEWHERE 

SIXTY-MINUTE LEGAL CHECK-UP   will be offered at St. Charles Care Center on Thursday, August 23rd at 7:00 p.m.  This free seminar will be held in the conference room, level “C” of St. CharlesLodge, 600 Farrell Dr., (off of Kyles Lane), Ft. Wright.  Professionals will explore guardianship vs.power of attorney, wills & probate, beneficiary designation, healthcare documents & HIPAA regulations.  Speakers will also address individual questions.  For more information, please call 331-3224. 

COOK POSITION    St. Charles Care Center located in Covington is currently looking to hire a full-time cook.  St. Charles offers excellent compensation, day shift hours, (6:00 a.m. - 2:30 p.m.) and competitive benefits.  Those interested are asked to call 331-3224 for additional information.

MADONNA HOUSE OF NORTHERN KENTUCKY   has a resident in critical need of a safe vehicle for transportation to and from work and school.  If you can donate such a car, please call the office at 344-1191 or send an email to cynthia.scroggins@madonnahousenky.org.

ECHO SOUP KITCHEN   is in need of volunteer groups for weekend meals.  There are still several dates available for any group that would like to help out.  These groups usually plan the meal, buy the food, cook the day of, and then serve the meal during our 4:00 - 5:50 dinnertime.  This can be done with as few as 8 people to as many as 15.  If you are interested in this great volunteer opportunity, please call Karen Yates at 261-5857.  She will explain how this works and what all is entailed in the project.  This is great for youth groups, Sunday school classes, families, neighborhoods or work place friends.  Come and help feed the poor and homeless in our community.  If the dates are not filled, we have to close and not serve a meal that day.