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Saint Catherine of Siena Church

December 28, 2008

MONDAY - December 29^th

8:00 a.m. Hilda Boeh

TUESDAY - December 30^th

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

WEDNESDAY - December 31^st

6:00 p.m. Paul Reinermann

THURSDAY - January 1^st

10:00 a.m. Ray Duff

FRIDAY - January 2^nd

9:00 a.m. Maureen Brands

SATURDAY - January 3^rd

8:00 a.m. Katherine Eviston

4:30 p.m. Catherine Carroll

SUNDAY - January 4^th

9:00 a.m. Members of the Parish

11:30 a.m. Joan Deitschle

GIFT BEARERS January 3^rd & 4^th

4:30 p.m. Greg & Kim Dunn & Family

9:00 a.m. Dave & Peggy Dziech

11:30 a.m. Jon & Tina Guth

EXTRAORDINARY MINISTERS OF THE EUCHARIST December 31^st, January 1^st, 3^rd & 4^th

6:00 p.m. (New Year's Eve) Carol Gessner, Bette Riedmatter, Kelly Johnson, Kayla Johnson, Kelsey

Johnson, Tom Adkins, Mary Lou Deavy, Jim Deavy

10:00 a.m. David Thiel, Mike Smith, Mary Jamell, Elizabeth Hamburg, Cathy Halloran, Greg Gall,

Alexa Abner, Louise Roth

4:30 p.m. Matthew Beck, Mollie Beck, Barb Beck, Jack Rose, Michele Clark, Rachel Meisenhelder,

Danielle Wade, Dominique Wade

9:00 a.m. Carol Adams, Stacey Seiter, Nancy Hassman, Madison Freeman, Seth Connolly, Debbie

Truesell, Dan Little, Carol Little

11:30 a.m. Cliff Perkins, Sue Perkins, Peggy Dziech, Dave Dziech, Jean Tekulve, Anita Morris,

Jennifer Gilchrist, Kate Schulz

LECTORS December 31^st, January 1^st, 3^rd & 4^th

6:00 p.m. Jim Deavy, Jennie Cox

10:00 a.m. Maryanne Zeleznik, Bruce Mirrielees

4:30 p.m. Jenny Malmstrom, Mary Buten

9:00 a.m. Rosemary Wormald, Jeff Rosenstiel

11:30 a.m. Cassie Juniet, Chris Capal

SERVERS SCHEDULE December 29^th - January 4^th

8:00 a.m. - Monday

Lou Bunning, Matt Farney

8:00 a.m. - Tuesday

Grant Schwarber, John Lampe

6:00 p.m. - Wednesday

Teresa Metzner, Daniel Connolly, Taylor Anne Walz

10:00 a.m. -Thursday

Jonathan Murrin, Robby Cox, Maria Hils

9:00 a.m. - Friday

Evan Brannon, Patsy Harrington, Fraces Tracy

8:00 a.m. - Saturday

Matthew Schnelle, Devin Dupont

4:30 p.m. - Saturday

Nick Woltermann, Mac Franzen, Alex Shepherd

9:00 a.m. - Sunday

Rachel Murrin, Colin Dupont, Caitlyn Thiel

11:30 a.m. - Sunday

Sarah Schweitzer, Sam Little, Brennan Devoto

GREETERS SCHEDULE January 3^rd & 4^th

4:30 p.m. Betty Mohr

9:00 a.m. Ken & Lori Greis, Chuck & Nancy Miller, Stan & Cathy VanLierop

11:30 a.m. Lois & Patti Hoffman, Tom & Marcia Adkins

SUNDAY COLLECTION RECAP

12/14/2008 12/16/2007

Weekly Offering $20,264.00 $17,783.00

Weekly Budget $30,907.00

Number of Registered Families 726

Number of Families Contributing 176

Fiscal Year to Date Collections $398,987.00

(1509-0059.tif)PLEASE PRAY FOR OUR SICK Ruth Huddle, Ann McManus, 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

Is 60: 1-6 Eph 3: 2-3a, 5-6 Mt 2: 1-12

THIS WEEK

TODAY

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

MONDAY

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

TUESDAY

School Play Rehearsal, 10:00 a.m.

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

Rosary Prayer Service, 7:00 p.m.

Benediction, 8:30 p.m

Men's Group, 8:00 p.m. , McCrystal Hall

WEDNESDAY

Mass, 6:00 p.m.

THURSDAY

Mass, 10:00 a.m.

Feast of Mary Mother of God

Holy Day of Obligation

Happy New Year!

FRIDAY

SATURDAY

NEXT SUNDAY

Feast of the Epiphany

St. Catherine Players, 7:00 p.m.

IN OUR PARISH

ATTENTION ALL MEMBERS OF THE PARISH This past May, the Board of Catholic Education (BOCE) sent out a letter to school families informing them of costs to educate students at St. Catherine School. As many of you are aware, the current financial situation at our parish is reflective of the current state of our economy. Offertory collections have continued to decline over the past few years as costs to operate the parish and fund our various ministries have increased. As a result, our school, which is the largest ministry of the parish, and its funding resources have been carefully monitored over the past several years. As the Board of Education and the Finance Committee begin working on the annual budgeting process, there is once again the necessity to evaluate instituting a tuition program to sustain the operations of the school. We invite you to join us for a presentation on Wednesday, January 7th, after mass to review the information that we have collected in order to make a decision on the financial future of our school.

PLEASE TAKE NOTE The mass on New Year's Eve will be at 6:00 p.m. This is the vigil mass for the holy day of Mary, the Mother of God, which is a day of obligation.

GREETERS NEEDED! If you are interested in becoming a greeter, please call Paul & Ann Basham at 781-0012.

LOVE BOAT '09 is still looking for items for the Live and Silent Auctions. If you have an item to donate, please contact the Parish office at 441-1352, or Ken Farney at 781-4216.

JUNIOR HIGH PLAY Tickets are on sale for the St. Catherine Junior High production of the The Sound of Music. This is Mr. Cross's 10^th Anniversary as director of our school play. Come help us celebrate this momentous event. Performance dates January 9^th, 10^th, 11^th, 16^th and 17^thwith dinner performances on Jan 10^th and Jan 17^th. Cost for show is $5.00. Cost for dinner and show is $15.00. For tickets call Dottie Hartman 292-0423.

ST. CATHERINE MEN'S GROUP NEWS Our next meeting is Monday, January 5^th, at 8 pm in McCrystal Hall. We'll be planning our annual BURNING OF THE GREENS for late January or early February. Be sure to save your trees or drop them off behind the dumpsters in the lower lot and then join us at this fun family event.

VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL CHAIRS NEEDED We are in need of one or two people to chair the 2009 Vacation Bible School . VBS is a week-long adventure for the children of the parish in which they learn about and grow closer to Jesus. If you think you would like to be part of this ministry, please contact Jamie Hochleutner at 781-0855.

ALL WOMEN OF THE PARISH If you are 18 years old or over, you are invited to our parish retreat on Feb 20 - 22 at Marydale Retreat Center. We will be led by Fr. Charlie Smiech, O.F.M. His theme will be "The Great Diversity of Christian Spirituality." He will talk about the many different ways of praying within the Catholic tradition focusing on the Holy Spirit who draws us to a deeper union with God. The men of our parish have had him as a director in the past and speak very highly of him. Please send your $25 deposit to Pat Brennan (781-2711) or Jennie Cox (441-4322); an additional suggested donation of $90 is requested by Marydale at the time of the retreat. Come and grow in faith with your parishoners.

WITH HEARTFELT THANKS Thank you for blessing Care Net Pregnancy Services of Northern Kentucky with your generous donations of baby items, gift cards and cash. These much needed items will be disbursed to all four centers and the clients we serve. The gift cards/cash will be used to purchase car seats and cribs for clients completing our Earn While You Learn parenting programs. You are the hands and feet of Christ to those experiencing an unplanned pregnancy. Thank you for helping our clients see life as a great option!!

IN OUR DIOCESE

SPAGHETTI DINNER sponsored by Newport Central Catholic to be held on Saturday, January 10^th from 4:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. Cost is $5 for adults, and $3 for Senior Citizens and kids under 10. This is also Grade School Basketball Night - NewCath vs. Fairview, JV at 3:00 p.m. and Varsity at 4:30 p.m. Grade school students will enter the game at no charge with flyer. Visit www.ncchs.com for more details.

ST. THOMAS EUCHARISTIC EXPOSITION AND ADORATION St. Thomas Parish offers perpetual adoration and there are hours that need to be covered: Tuesday - 4:00 a.m. and 11:00 a.m. and Friday 3:00 p.m. If you are interested in signing up for a time, please call 441-1282.

1974 ST. THOMAS HIGH SCHOOL REUNION A reunion party for anyone who was in this class in either high school, or attended St. Thomas grade school with the same class, is scheduled for Saturday, January 10^th from 6:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m. at Barleycorn's restaurant in Highland Heights. For additional information or to respond, contact Mike Meister at (513)321-5115 or mmeister17@yahoo.com. RSVP is appreciated but not required.

ST. CECILIA SCHOOL IN INDEPENDENCE IS LOOKING FOR ALUMNI If you or someone you know is a St. Cecilia Alumni, we're looking for you! Please contact Karen Schultz at bkschultz@insightbb.com or Jamie Lameier ( Meier '85) at kaljlm@fuse.net.

ELSEWHERE

YOUR MOST IMPORTANT WORK MAY NOT BEGIN UNITL AFTER YOU RETIRE The Ignatian Volunteer Corps (IVC) is an opportunity for women and men in their 50's, 60's and 70's to offer their talents, skills, wisdom, and life experience in direct service to the needs of people who are poor. In return for a commitment of 16 hours a week for a year (September - July) with a local service site, the IVC provides guidance for personal reflections and prayerful conversation with fellow IVC volunteers. Together we hope to see the face of Christ a little more clearly and contribute to the transformation of the world. The benefits are priceless! For additional information please call the Cincinnati IVC Director, Sam Schloemer at (513)608-5551 or email at sschloemer@ivcusa.org. You can also visit our website at IVC@ivcusa.org.

DROP INN CENTER CAN USE YOUR HELP There is a great need for any kind of gently used bedding, (sheets, blankets, coverlets and quilts), and towels. Please call Joanne Niehaus at 441-2947 for more information or just drop off items at 40 Rossford Ave. Thank you and God bless.

Parish Night Schedule of Events

Immediately following Wednesday 6:30 p.m. Mass

Adult Education Youth Ministry Children’s Ministry

December 31 No Program

Happy New Year