Sa int Catherine of Siena Church

October 19, 2008                                                                    

MONDAY - October 20^th                     

            8:00 a.m.   Virginia Wetterstroem

TUESDAY - October 21^st  

8:00 a.m.  Elena Auciello

WEDNESDAY - October 22^nd

            6:30 p.m.  Catherine Carroll

THURSDAY - October 23^rd

            8:00 a.m.  Thelma Schulte

FRIDAY - October 24^th  

            9:00 a.m.  Margaret Vinson    

SATURDAY - October 25^th

            8:00 a.m.  Mildred Gerrein

            4:30 p.m.  Members of the Parish

SUNDAY - October 26^th  

            9:00 a.m.  Al Duell

          11:30 a.m. Jack Wahlbrink

GIFT BEARERS   October 25^th & 26^th    

  4:30 p.m. Ron & Peggy Talbot

  9:00 a.m. Ken & Kathy Woltermann & Family

  11:30 a.m. Scott & Vicki Hiance & Family

EXTRAORDINARY MINISTERS OF THE EUCHARIST     October 25^th & 26^th

4:30 p.m  Peggy Birkenhauer, Molly Stuntebeck, Tyler Lampe, Michele Clark, Don Gerrein, Rachel                  Meisenhelder, Danielle Wade, Dominique Wade

9:00 a.m.  Louise Roth, Kathy Woltermann, Jack Rose, Nancy Hassman, David Thiel, Jennifer Cox, Mary                  Lou Deavy, Mary Jamell

11:30 a.m. Peggy Dziech, Dave Dziech, Jean Tekulve, Rita Byrd, Anita Morris, Abby Durso, Kate Schultz,                   Jennifer Gilchrist

LECTORS    October 25^th & 26^th

4:30 p.m.   Mary Margaret Spica, Maggie Kohrs

9:00 a.m.   Tom Lampe, Mary Ellen Braun

11:30 a.m. David Garner, JoAnne Garner

SERVERS SCHEDULE     October 20^th - 26^th  

8:00 a.m.   - Monday

                          Laura Brannon, Coleman Holmes

8:00 a.m. - Tuesday

                          Laura Bunning, Mallory Seidel

6:30 p.m. - Wednesday

                          Maria Massa, Olivia Owens

8:00 a.m. -Thursday

                          Megan O’Brien, Ellie New

9:00 a.m. - Friday

                          Noah Connolly, Caroline Holmes, Sarah Ruwe

8:00 a.m. - Saturday

                          Brandon Vieth, Taylor Anne Walz

4:30 p.m. - Saturday

                          Nick DeWald, Seth Connolly, Danielle Dupont

9:00 a.m. - Sunday

                         Shae Brennan, Mark Hans, Jill Hamilton

11:30 a.m. - Sunday

                          Matthew Schnelle, Gabe Schultz, Daniel Connolly

GREETERS SCHEDULE     October 25^th & 26^th      

4:30 p.m   Helen Kovacik, Vera Hughes, James & Becky Broomall

9:00 a.m    Ken & Ray Duff, Dan & Beverly Walsh

11:30 a.m  Pat & Katie Desmond

SUNDAY COLLECTION RECAP

10/5/2008                      10/7/2007

Weekly Offering                                            $18,209.00                    $16,780.00

Weekly Budget                                              $20,275.00

Fiscal Year to Date Collections                    $236,495.00

PLEASE PRAY FOR OUR SICK    Mary Lou Deavy, Bob Hiance, Virginia Lorenz, Megan Wolfe, and Paula Riedmatter Perrino.  Also, remember our parishioners in nursing homes as well as those confined to their homes in your prayers.

NEXT SUNDAY’S READINGS

Ex 22: 20 -26                                                  1 Thes 1: 5c-10                           Mt 22: 34-40 (148)     

THIS WEEK                                                                         

TODAY

                        CCD, 10:15 a.m.

                        Parish Fest, 4:00 p.m.

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

MONDAY     

                        Heartful Quilters, 6:30 p.m. , McCrystal Hall

                        CRHP Women #3, 7:00 p.m. , LMR

                        Charismatic Prayer Group, 7:15 p.m. , Church                                               

TUESDAY

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

                        Confessions, 5:30 p.m.

                        Rosary Prayer Service, 7:00 p.m.

                        Benediction, 8:30 p.m.                       

WEDNESDAY          

                        Mass, 6:30 p.m.

                        Parish Night, following Mass  

THURSDAY 

                        Baptism Class, 6:00 p.m. , Parish Office

                        RCIA, 7:00 p.m. , LIB

                        Choir, 7:30 p.m.                                               

FRIDAY                                                                                

SATURDAY  

IN OUR PARISH

WE WELCOME   to our parish family through baptism: Elise Ann Hellmann, daughter of Michael and  Erin. May she always know God’s blessings.  

FAITHFUL CITIZENSHIP    Two Wednesdays ago, as part of our Parish Night, Fr. Patrick Delahanty presented a program about the opportunities that Catholics, indeed all Christians, have to bring the Gospel to bear on our lives as citizens. There are many resources put out by the United States bishops to help Catholics be better Christian citizens, and to guide us as we make decisions on the upcoming elections.  Their website B www.faithfulcitizenship.org B is a good place to browse for materials and information.  I call your attention to two things in particular:  a novena to pray until the election B let us not forget prayer as part of our preparation for voting B and the booklet, Forming Consciences for Faithful Citizenship: A Call to Political Responsibility from the Catholic Bishops of the United States .  If you do not have internet access, call the office, and I can make some materials available to you.        Fr. Stef

 INSPIRATIONAL CD’S     Fr. Stef’s September homilies are now available on CD in the back of  church.   

EUCHARISTIC MINISTER AND SERVER SCHEDULES    The new schedules are finished and available for pick up in the back of church.  Please pick up your schedule today.  

THE MANY FACES OF PRO-LIFE NEWSPAPER AD SIGN UP TODAY   Signatures will be taken after all masses this weekend for a multi-page ad that will appear in the Kentucky Enquirer in January to mark the 36th anniversary of the Roe vs. Wade decision that legalized abortion. Bishop Foys invites you to join him and list your name as a Face of Pro-Life!  

MARKET DAY    The flier for the pre-Thanksgiving sale is in today's bulletin.  The order sheet can be filled out and left at the school office before Friday this week, or go online at www.marketday.com to place your order and see what's on clearance as well.  This month St. Catherine receives a bonus for every pie ordered, so please get your Thanksgiving pies from us.  Also, we are asking everyone to order one more pie, and we'll donate that one to Sr. Maddalena at the Parish Food Pantry at Holy Trinity (St. Bernard) in Dayton .  She will give families vouchers for Thanksgiving meals and a pie for their dessert, thanks to your generosity.  Pickup is scheduled for Thursday Oct 30^th at 5:30pm .  Call Matt Connolly at 750-2385 with any questions or problems.  

THE BELIZE GROUP 2008    is sincerely grateful to all those at St. Catherine parish for supporting and praying for their life-changing mission trip.  As a thank you, the group is donating their excess funds of $1100.00 to the parish.  Fr. Stef will use the money for creating a gathering space outside of the Rossford entrance to the church.  

ATTENTION HEALTH MINISTRY VOLUNTEERS    St. Elizabeth has changed their method of reporting volunteer hours.  They would like each volunteer to report their own hours on the St. Elizabeth website, www.stelizabeth.com. If you would like a copy of the instructions and have not received one, please call Cheri Hunter at 781-4507, drop a note in the Health Ministry box, or email at cheri_hunter2000@yahoo.com.  Thank you.  

LOVE BOAT ’09 NEEDS YOU!    This successful parish fundraiser can only continue with the help of many people.  If you are interested in volunteering for this fun and profitable event, please contact Ken Farney at 781-4216.  There will be a planning meeting held on Monday, October 27^th at 7pm in the library.  The Love Boat raises almost as much as our summer festival does, so it is important to the parish to keep it going.  Everyone is encouraged and welcomed to volunteer.  

PARISH FEST   is being held today, October 19^th.  Stop by and join fellow parishioners for an evening of food, music, cornhole and most of all fun!  We will meet in the lower parking lot from 4:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. Bring your family along with a side dish or dessert to share.  There will be hamburgers, hot dogs, brats and metts as well as soft drinks and beer – all just 3 for a dollar!  Don’t miss this great opportunity to enjoy an evening out with your parish family!  

FLU SHOTS   will be given on Saturday, October 25^th after the 4:30 mass and Sunday, October 26^th between the 9:00 and 11:30 masses.  

WOMEN OF THE PARISH   The St Catherine Men's Group invites you to be wined, dined, and entertained at our 5th Annual Women's Dinner on Saturday, November 1^st at 7:00 pm in McCrystal Hall.  Look for the flyer in this week’s bulletin to register for this unique dining experience.  

CHRP WOMEN'S RETREAT - SAVE THE DATE!      CHRP Group #3 invites the ladies of the parish for a weekend of spiritual renewal and camaraderie. The retreat will take place on Saturday, January 31^st - Sunday, February 1^st right here at St. Catherine's. Please call or email Sally Brewer for details at 572-0094 or jsakebrewer@fuse.net.  

IN OUR DIOCESE

DIOCESAN PRO-LIFE MASS AND GATHERING     will be celebrated at the Cathedral Basilica on Tuesday, October 21^st at 7:00 p.m.   Bishop Foys invites everyone to come together to show our solidarity for all human life, and to celebrate as we work together to build a culture of life in our Diocese and community.  A reception will be held after mass in Howard Hall where refreshments will be served and community resources in support of life will be on display.

BAILEY'S BENEFIT     A benefit for Bailey Hemingway will be held at St. Pius on Friday, October 24^th from 7pm until 12am .  Bailey was born in June with a heart defect known as Hypoplastic Left Heart Syndrome which means the left side of her heart did not develop.  Admission tickets are available for $20 per person.  The evening will feature dinner, beer, wine & sodas, music, a major raffle - 1st prize is a week stay at a condo in Anna Maria Island in Florida along with 4 airline tickets, 2nd prize is a Nintendo Wii & the 3rd prize in an Ipod.  Bailey's parents are Steve & Beth (Kaufman) Hemingway.  All proceeds will go to the Bailey Hemingway Benefit Fund to help with her medical care.  If you would like to purchase either Admissions Tickets or Major Raffle Tickets for $5 each or to give a donation please email Anne Kaufman at annecib@fuse.net or call 859-781-3535.

ELSEWHERE

OUR LADY OF THE HOLY SPIRIT CENTER   is hosting a series of talks by Gary Michuta, Catholic Apologist, author and dynamic speaker.  The series entitled “Defending the Faith: Beyond the Basics” is for all who wish to know more about what to say to those who have questions about the Catholic faith, and how to tell them.  The series is once per month on Saturdays from 9am-3pm , at Our Lady of the Holy Spirit Center 5440 Moeller Ave , Norwood .  Donation is $60 for all 6 classes or $15 per class. Our first class begins October 18. For specifics and to register call 513-351-9800 or email events@olhsc.org.  

Parish Night Schedule of Events

Immediately following Wednesday 6:30 p.m. Mass  

                       Adult Education                  Youth Ministry                          Children’s Ministry  

October 22      What Catholics Believe                 Adventures of Paul                Angels, Guardian & Archangel                                                          About Mary - Fr. Stef                          In Gym                                     Michael - In Parish Center                                                                  In Church  

October 29      All Saints/All Souls                        Adventures of Paul              All Saints/All Souls                                                                                 Fr. Stef – In Church                              In Gym                                     In Parish Center  

November 5                                        Pot Luck Dinner by Parish Families                                                           All Groups will meet in McCrystal Hall