Sa int Catherine of Siena Church

November 16, 2008                                                                 

MONDAY - November 17^th                             

            8:00 a.m.   Bill Venable

TUESDAY - November 18^th    

8:00 a.m.  Dr. John C. Gunn

WEDNESDAY - November 19^th  

            6:30 p.m.  Clare Rolf

THURSDAY - November 20^th   

            8:00 a.m.  Bob McCafferty

FRIDAY - November 21^st  

            9:00 a.m.  Margaret Vinson

SATURDAY - November 22^nd     

            8:00 a.m.  Mildred Liebel

            4:30 p.m.  Members of the Parish

SUNDAY - November 23^rd    

            9:00 a.m. Bill Mohr

          11:30 a.m. Charles, Antoinette & Bob Schroder

GIFT BEARERS   November 22^nd & 23^rd       

  4:30 p.m.  Bob & Barb Beck & Family

  9:00 a.m.  Doug & Maureen Schwarber & Family

  11:30 a.m. Tom & Caroline Kaelin & Family  

EXTRAORDINARY MINISTERS OF THE EUCHARIST     November 22^nd & 23^rd

4:30 p.m.  Molly Stuntebeck, Peggy Birkenhauer, Caitlyn Shepherd, Bob Nestheide, Kathy Nestheide,                      Jared Leick, Rob Hans, Lisa Hans

9:00 a.m.  Chris Owens, Chuck Miller, Sharon Kohrs, Judy Rose, Will Brannon, Joy Smith, Patrick                   Smith, Ceil Dorger

11:30 a.m. Joann Ficker, Kim Lampe, Joan Broering, Karma Klingenberg, Ian Hamilton, Anne

                  Hopkins, Mark Hopkins, Greg Hoffman

LECTORS    November 22^nd & 23^rd    

4:30 p.m.   Carrie Bleser, Lisa Wormald

9:00 a.m.   Jim Hils, Laura Brennan

11:30 a.m. Paul Hoarston, Mary Margaret Spica

SERVERS SCHEDULE    November 17^th - 23^rd  

8:00 a.m.   - Monday

                          Sarah Hicks, Bethany Metzner

8:00 a.m. - Tuesday

                          Devin Dupont, Alex Shepherd

6:30 p.m. - Wednesday

                          Robby Cox, Teresa Metzner

8:00 a.m. -Thursday

                          Matt Farney, Mac Franzen

9:00 a.m. - Friday

                          John Lampe, Sam Little, Matthew Schnelle

8:00 a.m. - Saturday

                          Maria Hils, Patsy Harrington

4:30 p.m. - Saturday

                          Samantha Crockett, Danielle Dupont, Mark Hans

9:00 a.m. - Sunday

                        Mackenzie Freeman, Daniel Connolly, Shae Brennan

11:30 a.m. - Sunday

                          Frances Tracy, Abby Schweitzer, Jill Hamilton

GREETERS SCHEDULE     November 22^nd & 23^rd         

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

11/2/2008                      11/4/2007                          

Weekly Offering                                            $19,856.00                    $17,047.00

Weekly Budget                                              $14,145.00

Number of Registered Families                    724

Number of Families Contributing                  206

Fiscal Year to Date Collections                    $295,054.00  

PLEASE PRAY FOR OUR SICK    Margie Thomas, David Kramer, Leonard Geiger, Bob Hiance, Megan Wolfe, Mary Adams 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

Ez 34: 11-12, 15-17                             1 Cor 15: 20 -26, 28                     Mt 25: 31-46 (160)

THIS WEEK                                                                         

TODAY

                        Alternative Christmas Fair, McCrystal Hall, after all masses

                        CCD, 10:15 a.m.

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

                        Praise & Worship, Rosalind Moss, 7:00 p.m.    

MONDAY     

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

                        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.

                        First Reconciliation Parent Meeting, 7:00 p.m. , LIB

                        Benediction, 8:30 p.m.

WEDNESDAY          

                        Mass, 6:30 p.m.

                        Parish Night, following Mass

THURSDAY 

                        RCIA, 7:00 p.m. , LIB

                        Choir, 7:30 p.m.           

                        St. Catherine Players, 7:30 p.m. , LMR                                                 

FRIDAY                    

                        Bishop’s Visit              

SATURDAY  

                        Bishop’s Visit                                               

NEXT SUNDAY

                        Bishop’s Visit  

IN OUR PARISH

PARISH VISITATION       Next weekend Bishop Foys will be visiting our parish.  He will begin the visitation with Mass at 9:00 a.m. on Friday, followed by a day of classroom observations and meetings with various school and parish staff.  After a meeting with the CCD Director at 6:30 p.m. , the bishop will meet with the three boards of Parish Council, Board of Education and Finance.  On Saturday, Bishop Foys will celebrate the 4:30 p.m. Mass, and on Sunday, he will celebrate the 9:00 a.m. Mass, visit with the CCD students and teachers, then preach at the 11:30 Mass.  Let us show our bishop a warm welcome.   

BULLETIN DEADLINE      Due to the upcoming Thanksgiving holiday, the deadline for the November 30^th bulletin is Thursday, November 20^th.  Please submit any entries by that date.  

MASS STIPEND INCREASE    Effective November 30, 2008, the mass stipend will be raised from $5.00 to $10.00.   

VIRTUS UPDATE   If you volunteer in any way with the children of the parish, please be sure you arecurrent in your virtus  training.  If you are not compliant, you will no longer be eligible to volunteer.  

THE ALTERNATIVE CHRISTMAS FAIR IS BACK!  It will be held this weekend, November 15^th & 16^th after all masses.  People attending the fair will be able to make donations to one of six agencies in a friend or family member's name.  Please join us in McCrystal Hall.  This is a great opportunity to improve the quality of life for persons locally through your donations.  

THANKSGIVING DAY COLLECTION   We will once again be donating our Thanksgiving Day collection of non perishable items to St. Bernard Pantry.  Sister Maddalena and Deacon Dave said they are trying to meet the needs of more than 200 families each month, up from 110 families last year.  Any donation is appreciated, but they did say they are always running low on spaghetti, meat sauce, tuna and peanut butter.  Monetary donations of cash or checks made out to St. Bernard Pantry will also be accepted.  

ST. CATHERINE PLAYERS AUDITIONS FOR CHILDREN OF EDEN   Calling all actors, dancers, singers, and more…the Players invite you to audition for Children of Eden, a musical ride through the biblical book of Genesis, penned by Stephen Schwartz, the lyricist for Godspell and Wicked. Auditions are open to everyone, no experience required, and will take place Sunday, November 30^th and Sunday, December 7^th, both at 7:30pm in McCrystal Hall. For more information contact Producer Conni Tupes at 859-781-0009.

 HELP HOMELESS FAMILIES   through the Interfaith Hospitality Network (IHN) Monday-Wednesday, December 1^st, 2^nd & 3rd.  Assistance is needed in transporting families in the IHN van to and from Christ Church and the Day Center in Newport , preparing a meal, hosting a meal and spending the night. This is a great way for families and individuals to work together in service. New volunteers will be paired with experienced helpers so don’t let inexperience keep you from answering the call. Call Mindy Hoarston at 547-8415 for additional information or see the sign-up posters at the Rossford Avenue exit of church.   

THE WORSHIP COMMITTEE   is introducing a new way to remember and honor a loved one while enlivening our Church.  Floral arrangements can be ordered and placed on the altar to commemorate a specific date or event.  For example, you may wish to order flowers for a 25^th wedding anniversary or a loved one’s birthday.  We will announce in the bulletin the donor and event if desired.  To simplify the process, the florist will deliver the arrangement to church and bill you directly.  Call Pat Brennan at 781-2711 to schedule a date.  Thank you!  

ADVERTISING OPPORTUNITY      We have contracted with Guide Book Publishing to publish a Guide Book & Directory for our congregation that will be updated and delivered directly to your homes annually. This book will be the who, what, where, when, why and how of our church.  It is being provided at no cost to us.  Local businesses are being solicited to advertise in the book.  If you own or manage a business and would like to find out about advertising in this book, please contact the church office at 441-1352. 

IN OUR DIOCESE

MARY:  WHAT SHE REVEALS ABOUT INTIMACY AND TRINITARIAN LOVE   The Sisters of Notre Dame invite you to a Pre-Advent retreat on this topic on Saturday, November 22nd, from 9:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.   The morning will be presented by Fr. Jeff Von Lehmen at St. Joseph Heights , 1601 Dixie Highway , Covington , KY.   You are welcome to come at 8:30 for Mass and stay for lunch at noon .  Free will donations will be accepted.  Please contact Tina Turner, 341-1262 or turnerofky@aol.com, if you have questions or if you would like to register.

HOLY TRINITY SCHOOL STAG      to be held on November 26^th, 7:00 p.m. (Wed. Night before Thanksgiving).  The cost is $20 and includes Roast Beef Dinner, Soft Drinks & Beer.  This event will take place at Holy Trinity Junior High, 840 Washington Ave. Newport , KY and benefits Tuition Assistance Fund.

RETURNING TO THE CATHOLIC FAITH    The Cathedral Basilica of the Assumption in Covington is offering Come Home sessions for people wanting to return to the practice of their Catholic Faith.  These sessions are for people who want to ask questions concerning their faith or the process of returning.  An update on the Catholic Faith is offered at each session.  The sessions are held on Monday, December 1^st and Tuesday, December 9^th & 16^th at 7pm in Howard Hall, 15 E. 11th St. , Covington .  For more information, please call Sr. Barbara at 431-2060. 

JOB OPPORTUNITY     The Sisters of Notre Dame are currently seeking a Development Director to create and implement a comprehensive development program to support their various ministries.  Minimum requirements for the position: 5+ years working in the field of institutional development; a bachelor’s degree in business, communications, public relations or other related field; an understanding of the Roman Catholic faith; and knowledge of current trends in fund development.  Will consider full-time or part-time (30 hours per week minimum) candidates. If interested, please forward a resume to humanresources@sndky.org or mail to Sisters of Notre Dame, 1601 Dixie Highway , Covington , KY 41011 .  Attention: Human Resources Department.

ELSEWHERE

BE CONCERNED CHRISTMAS STORE NEEDS VOLUNTEERS   Adults and supervised children over 15 years of age are needed to work Wednesday, December 3^rd – Saturday, December 6^th. Call Sr. Mary or Brenda at 291-6789 9:00 a.m. & 1:00 p.m. , Monday – Friday to sign up or for more information.  

HELP THE HOMELESS AND IT IS EASY!      The ECHO Kitchen at the Hosea House started a program last year where they distribute $5.00 gift cards from fast food restaurants to the homeless in the winter so they can get warm for awhile.  At the present, there are no shelters in N. Ky.   If you would like to donate a $5.00 card, call Cheri Hunter at 781-4507.

Parish Night Schedule of Events

Immediately following Wednesday 6:30 p.m. Mass  

                        Adult Education                        Youth Ministry                          Children’s Ministry  

November 19   The Season of Advent              Adventures of Paul               Feast of Christ the King                                  Fr. Stef                                 In Gym                                In Library

November 26                                      No Program – Thanksgiving Break

December 3                                          Advent Lessons and Carols                                                                                                                                All ages welcome