Sa int Catherine of Siena Church

September 2, 2007                                                                

MONDAY - September 3  - Labor Day

            9:00 a.m. Tom, Mary & Ruth Martin                                                 

TUESDAY - September 4

            8:00 a.m. Charles, Antoinette & Bob Schroder   

WEDNESDAY - September 5   

            7:00 p.m. Carrie Hillman  

THURSDAY - September 6

           8:00 a.m. Clara Warndorf            

FRIDAY - September 7

            8:00 a.m. Hilda Thiel    

SATURDAY - September 8

            8:00 a.m. Tom Hoffman   

            4:30 p.m. Mary Mattingly            

SUNDAY - September 9

            9:00 a.m. Members of the Parish       

          11:30 a.m. Miriam Bankemper        

GIFT BEARERS   September 8^th & 9^th  

  4:30 p.m.  The Michael Hils Family

  9:00 a.m.  The David Simons Family

11:30 a.m.  Jo Ann Ficker 

EXTRAORDINARY MINISTERS OF THE EUCHARIST      September 8^th & 9^th   

4:30 p.m.  Bette Riedmatter, Kim Dunn, Mary Jamell, Elizabeth Hamberg, Carol Gessner, Olivia Guth, 

                  Judy Rose, Rachel Meisenhelder

 9:00 a.m.   Don Greis, Karen Little, Cole Little, Bill Frost, Brittany Smith, Jake Smith, Jennifer Cox,

        Joe Cox

11:30 a.m.  Rita Byrd, Elizabeth Brennan, Kate Schultz, Bob Brennan, Leigha Babey, Jean Tekulve,

                    T.J. Schowalter, Anita Morris 

SERVERS SCHEDULE     September 3rd - 9th      

9:00 a.m.  – Monday 

                        Madison Volk, Jake Kappesser

8:00 a.m. - Tuesday

                        Hannah Hochleutner, BrennanDevoto                       

7:00 p.m. - Wednesday

                        James Johnson, Daniel Connolly                                                                     

8:00 a.m. -Thursday       

                        Katie Marzano, Whitney Fields            

8:00 a.m. - Friday

                        Mackenzie Freeman, Maria Hils, Laura Bunning

8:00 a.m. – Saturday

                        Melanie Schoepf, Frances Tracy 

4:30 p.m. - Saturday

                        Kelsey Hensley, Danielle Dupont, Erin Hochleutner                                                                             

9:00 a.m. - Sunday

                        Kaitlyn Owens, Gabe Schultz, Samantha Crockett

11:30 a.m. - Sunday                                   

                        Colin Dupont, Carter New, Jake Kappesser

GREETERS SCHEDULE                             September 8^th & 9^th                

  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

August 19, 2007                      $ 11,493.47

Social Concerns                      $        18.25

Assumption                             $      298.25 

Weekly Budget                       $16,093.96

PLEASE PRAY FOR OUR SICK   Catherine Bamberger & Arnolda Warndorf. Also, remember our parishioners in nursing homes as well as those confined to their homes in your prayers.

NEXT SUNDAY’S READINGS

Wis 9:13-18b                           Phlm 9-10, 12,17                                 Lk 14: 25-33 (129)                

THIS WEEK                                                                        

TODAY

                        Pancake Breakfast, 10:00 a.m., McCrystal Hall

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

MONDAY

                        Labor Day – No School

                        Parish Office Closed

                        Mass - 9:00 a.m.

TUESDAY

                        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

                        Catholic Order of Foresters Meeting, 6:00 p.m., TWR

                        Mass, 7:00 p.m.

                        Worship Committee Meeting, Following Mass, LMR

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

                       CRHP Men, 8:00 p.m., LIB                       

THURSDAY

            Men’s Group, 7:30 McCrystal Hall

FRIDAY                                                                                                                         

SATURDAY

                        Women’s CRHP Retreat 

NEXT SUNDAY

                        Women’s CRHP Retreat

                        CCD Opening, 10:15 a.m., Gym

IN OUR PARISH

MASS TIME CHANGES   Friday morning masses will continue to be at 8:00 a.m., even during the school year.  Also, beginning September 5^th, Wednesday mass will be in the evening at 7:00 p.m. instead of 8:00 a.m.  Please take note that any meetings taking place on Wednesdays may not begin until after mass.  Also, if you are scheduled to serve a Wednesday mass, it will be at 7:00 p.m. (not 8:00 a.m. as stated on the server schedule).

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

BOX TOPS FOR EDUCATION    St. Catherine School collects Box Tops for Education which appear on most General Mills, Pillsbury, Betty Crocker, Go-Gurt, Trix Yogurt and Zip Loc products, just to name a few.  For a complete list of products, please visit www.boxtops4education.com.  The school receives 10 cents for each box top - these really add up!  They can be turned in to the school office, or you may drop them off in the box at the Rossford Ave. church entrance.  Thanks for your support. 

PANCAKE BREAKFAST    Sponsored by the Foresters and the Belize Mission Group will be today,  Sunday, September 2^nd in McCrystal Hall after the 9:00 a.m. mass.  Free will donations will be accepted to support the Belize mission trip.  Stop by after mass, (or before 11:30 mass), and enjoy a delicious breakfast with fellow parishioners while supporting a worthy cause!  

PRAYER GARDEN       Our prayer garden is in need of a little TLC.  Come and help clean up this area and make it a beautiful place for prayer and meditation.   This is a great way to earn service hours and to be a good steward of the church.   If you would like to volunteer to help, contact Sandy Nagel - 441-6743. 

CCD PROGRAM     St. Catherine’s CCD Program will hold its opening on Sunday, September 9^th.  Class begins for parents and students at 10:15 a.m.  Please do not be late!  A welcoming reception will follow in the gym.  Contact David Kohrs at kohrssd@fuse.net or 441-1069 with any questions. 

COMPUTER TECH SUPPORT   Do you have any programming knowledge with the Linux Operating Systems?  If so, we could use your stewardship of time in helping us to program some needed changes on the school server.  Please contact Doug Lonneman if you can help in any way. 

ADULT CHOIR   Anyone interested in joining the St. Catherine adult choir, please contact music director, Denise Dirkes, at 441-1352, ext. 15.  The choir practices on Thursday evenings at 7:30 p.m.  The first practice will be held on September 6^th.  

WHAT IS RCIA?   The Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults (RCIA) is the sacramental formation process that prepares individuals for a particular way of life - as a member of the Roman Catholic Church.  Conversion is at the heart of that way of life.  The initiation of new members can only take place within the context of a community of believers.  The initiation of adults is the responsibility of all the baptized. How can parish members become involved in the RCIA process? One of the most essential parts of the formation process is the identification of candidates.  This is one instance where members of our faith community play a vital role.  Is there someone in your life who has expressed an interest in knowing more about our faith?  Do you have a spouse, neighbor, co-worker, or anyone who has spoken with you about this subject?  Ninety percent of our candidates come from referrals of parish members.  If you have someone in your life that would like to consider the possibility of becoming a Catholic, please call or have the potential candidate call the parish office (441-1352), Jeff Rosenstiel (803-3434), or Paul Meisenhelder (491-9455).  The RCIA classes begin on Thursday, September 20^th, at 7:30 p.m. in the room next to the school library.  Please reach out to potential candidates and encourage them to make the call or volunteer to do so for them.
 

IN OUR DIOCESE

NCC FAMILY FIREWORKS FEST   to be held on Sunday, September 2^nd at NCC.   Bring your family up on the school hill to watch the WEBN Labor Day Fireworks.  Games, live entertainment, and fun family activities will begin at 4:00 p.m. and will continue until the Big Blast.  Food and drinks will be available.  (Sorry, no cans bottles or coolers will be permitted.)  Games will include fishpond, beanbag toss, face painting and moon bounce for the kids.  A $2 admission will be charged at the gate, (age 5 and under are free).  Parking passes guaranteeing a parking spot on the hill will cost $6 - please request a handicap space if needed - and can be purchased in the school office.  There are only 169 parking passes and very limited handicap spaces available.  All proceed from the fest will go to the NCC tuition assistance fund. If you are unable to attend the fest but would like to make a donation, just send your contribution marked "Tuition Assistance Fund" to NCC High School, 13 Carothers Rd.  Newport, Ky 41071.  For more information, call Mary Ciafardini at 292-0001.

BLUE MASS    The Bishop Malloy Council of the Knights of Columbus is sponsoring a special mass on Tuesday, September 11^th at 7:00 p.m. at St. Thomas Church.  All police, fire fighters, EMS workers and those serving in the military will be recognized for all they do for us everyday.  The goal is to have representation from all of the parishes in at least Campbell County.  Come and say thanks to those who do so much for all of us.

 VOCATION COMMITTEE MEETING     On Tuesday evening, September 11^th, at 7:00pm at St. Henry Parish, there will be a meeting for Parish Vocation Committees, Organizations or anyone interested in helping with Vocation Programs in the Diocese.  If you would like more information please call Fr. Gregory Bach at 859-322-7053. 

FUN-DING THE FIGHT AGAINST BREAST CANCER   sponsored by Chicks and Chucks, Inc, to be held on Saturday, September 15^th from 7:30 p.m. - 11:30 p.m. at Newport Central Catholic. Cost is $20 per person and includes food, soft drinks and door prizes.  A cash bar will be available.  All of the proceeds will assist breast cancer patients and their families in our local community.  Come for a fun filled evening with live and silent auctions, split the pot and much more! 

COME CARE WITH US   The Sisters of Notre Dame are looking for dedicated employees to join them.  The following positions are currently available - L.P.N., full and part time on 2^nd shift; general maintenance, full time; and accounting assistant, full time.  Prior experience required for each position.  Send your resume to K. Smith, Sisters of Notre Dame, 1601 Dixie Highway, Covington, Ky 41011, or email to ksmith@sndky.org.  

DOMESTIC NEEDS COMBINED COLLECTION     Last weekend members of our parish contributed $1410.00 to support the ministries of six Catholic organizations that are combined into our Diocesan Domestic Needs Collection.  Thank you for your generosity and your prayers.  If you haven’t had the opportunity to make your gift to Strengthen Your Church at Home, please do so today or next weekend.  Make checks payable to the Diocesan Domestic Needs Collection.  Thank you .

ELSEWHERE

MOMS IN TOUCH     Worried about your child in school?  Do you picture yourself as a praying mom?  Praying moms make a difference!  Become part of our local Moms in Touch group, a community of moms praying for our children and schools.  For more information, join us Thursday, September 6^th,  7:00 p.m. at Jacquie Fennell's home – 131 Robson Ave. in Ft. Thomas, or call Jacquie at 781-5262 or Karla Huey at 441-9127.  You can also visit the ministry’s website at www.momsintouch.org.