Sa int Catherine of Siena Church

June 8, 2008                                                                

MONDAY - June 9^th                

            8:00 a.m.   Betty Kocher

TUESDAY - June 10^th   

            8:00 a.m.   Carl Wolfzorn        

WEDNESDAY - June 11^th     

            7:00 p.m.  John Rohde - Special Intention

THURSDAY - June 12^th   

            8:00 a.m.   Elaine Schroder     

FRIDAY - June 13^th     

            8:00 a.m.    Anthony Cantera 

SATURDAY - June 14^th     

            8:00 a.m.    Stanley Mohr, Sr.

            4:30 p.m.    R.J. Wagner

SUNDAY - June 15^th     

            9:00 a.m.    Boeh & Hillman Families

          11:30 a.m.    Members of the Parish

 GIFT BEARERS   June 14^th & 15^th     

  4:30 p.m. The Arnett Family

  9:00 a.m.  The Richard Schroder Family

  11:30 a.m. The Rob Hans Family

EXTRAORDINARY MINISTERS OF THE EUCHARIST     June 14^th & 15^th  

4:30 p.m. Elizabeth Hamberg, Mary Jamell, Matthew Beck, Alexa Abner, Madison Freeman, Cathy

                 Halloran, Mollie Beck, Barb Beck

9:00 a.m. Carol Adams, Tom Adkins, John Brennan, Pat Brennan, Natalie Schwarber, Amy Schwarber,

                 Jennifer Farney, Sarah Farney

11:30 a.m. Zane Dziech, Julie Cox, Carter New, Kaitlyn Owens, Elise Rulli, Bob Rulli, Greg Hoffman,

                   Joann Ficker

LECTORS    June 14^th & 15^th    

4:30 p.m.   Peggy Bertlesman, Mary Chris Hiance        

9:00 a.m.    Jim Deavy, Dave Barth

11:30 a.m.  Jim Hils, Paul Hoarston

SERVERS SCHEDULE     June 9^th - 15^th     

8:00 a.m.   - Monday

                          Laura Bunning, Noah Connolly

8:00 a.m. - Tuesday

                           Jonathan Murrin, John Lampe

7:00 p.m. - Wednesday

                          Mallory Seidel, Sarah Rath

8:00 a.m. -Thursday

                          Mac Franzen, Robby Cox

8:00 a.m. - Friday

                          Coleman Holmes, Devin Dupont

8:00 a.m. - Saturday

                          Ellie New, Olivia Owens

4:30 p.m. - Saturday

                          Madison Volk, Mackenzie Freeman, Samantha Crockett

9:00 a.m. - Sunday

                         Emily Hicks, Billy Metzner, Matthew Schnelle

11:30 a.m. - Sunday

                          Jill Hamilton, Kelsey Hensley, Madison Little

GREETERS SCHEDULE     June 14^th & 15^th   

  4:30 p.m.   Sandy & Barbara Nagel

  9:00 a.m    Mike & Carol Desmond, Sr. Ellen Eckerle, Tom & Ruth Beck

11:30 a.m. Greg & Lynda Hoffman, Mike Brown

SUNDAY COLLECTION RECAP

5/25/2008                      5/27/2007

Weekly Offering                                               $12,845.00                  $12,734.00

Weekly Budget                                                $17,909.00                  $18,604.00

Fiscal Year to Date Collections                    $803,031.00                $818,946.00

Year to date budget                                       $825,416.00  

PLEASE PRAY FOR OUR SICK   Russell Craft, Ann Basham, George Hollenbeck, (son-in-law of Dennis Kramer), Sheila Carroll, and Matt Lenz.  Also, remember our parishioners in nursing homes as well as those confined to their homes in your prayers.

NEXT SUNDAY’S READINGS      

Ex 19: 2-6a                                                      Rom 5: 6-11                                         Mt 9: 36-10: 8 (91)

THIS WEEK                                                                         

TODAY

                        Preschool Religion, 9:00 a.m.

                        Blood Pressure Screening after all masses

                        St. Catherine Siena Club, 1:00 p.m. , McCrystal Hall    

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

                        Men’s CRHP, 7:30 p.m. , McCrystal Hall                                             

MONDAY     

                        Charismatic Prayer Group, 7:15 p.m.                

TUESDAY

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

                        Confessions, 5:30 p.m.

                        Benediction, 6:45 p.m.

                        Rosary Prayer Service, 7:00 p.m.                                                                                   

WEDNESDAY

                        Mass, 7:00 p.m.                                                                                   

THURSDAY  

                        St. Catherine Golf Outing, 11:00 a.m. , Hickory Sticks

                        Choir, 7:30 p.m.

FRIDAY

                        Outdoor Concert, 7:00 p.m. , Parking Lot                                                                       

SATURDAY              

                        Parish Festival, 5:30 p.m.           

NEXT SUNDAY       

IN OUR PARISH

WE WELCOME TO OUR PARISH FAMILY    through baptism:  Grayson Vincent Schwalbach, son of Brian and Allison; and Joseph Germain-Norton, son of new parishioners Dan and Kelly.  May the Lord bless their lives with love, health and happiness. Congratulations.  

CHANGES FOR SUMMER     The parish office will begin summer hours of 9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. on Monday, June 9^th. These summer hours will be in effect until August 11^th.  

SERVER AND MINISTER SCHEDULES       The new schedules are available for pick up in the back of church near the Rossford exit.   

CONGRATULATIONS     to all of the graduates of St. Catherine Parish. May God continue to bless you as you enter a new chapter in your life.  Remember to make the most of all the gifts and talents that  God has given you. 

BLOOD PRESSURE SCREENINGS   will be available after all masses this weekend in the usher’s room.  Thanks to our Health Ministry Committee for providing this important monthly service!  

HOMILIES ON CD     Fr. Stef’s homilies from May 18^th - June 1^st are available in the back of church.  

PLEASE TAKE NOTE    Fr. Stef will be out of town beginning next Sunday, June 15^th, (after masses) until Saturday, June 21^st.  

CCD REGISTRATION FOR 2008-2009 continues.  Registration form and information sheet may be downloaded from our parish website at www.stcatherineofsiena.org  and should be returned to the parish office to the attention of David Kohrs by no later than June 30^th for on-time registration.  Registration forms received later than June 30^th will be assessed a higher fee.  Refer to information sheet for on-time and late registration fee structures.   Contact David Kohrs, CCD Coordinator, for further details at kohrssd@fuse.net.

PREPARATION FOR SACRAMENTS POLICY    students make their immediate preparation for the Sacraments of Reconciliation and Holy Eucharist in the second grade class, and their immediate preparation for the Sacrament of Confirmation in the eighth grade class. All of the grades, 1-12 are important and necessary for the remote preparation for the sacraments and a fuller understanding of the Catholic Christian Faith. It is for this reason that the St. Catherine Board of Catholic Education has set policies establishing requirements for the preparation for the sacraments. To comply with these policies, any child wishing to receive the Sacraments of Reconciliation, Eucharist or Confirmation must attend all grades of religious education training prior to the year of the receipt of the sacrament.  

BABY BOTTLE BOOMERANG FOR CARE NET PREGNANCY CENTERS: Please pick up a

baby bottle at the Rossford exit on your way out of mass today, fill it with your spare change and return

it to the drop box in church by June 29^th.  All proceeds benefit CARE NET, a Christ centered organization existing to educate, support and empower people with the truth before, during and after an unplanned pregnancy, while uplifting the  sanctity of human life. Care Net's services include: Free Pregnancy Tests, 24 hour Hotline, Pregnancy Options Counseling, Abortion Facts and Procedure Information, Pregnancy Guidance and Parenting Instruction with a Mentor Mom, Adoption Counseling Referral, References for Pre-natal Medical Care and other Pregnancy Resources, Pregnancy and Infant Materials Support, Post Abortion Healing Services, Sexual Integrity Programs for individuals and couples. CARE NET has four centers in Northern Kentucky including one at NKU. Thank you for participating in this fun way to help CARE NET continue their important work.

IN OUR DIOCESE

MOYE SPIRITUAL LIFE CENTER seeks individual to handle weekend hospitality/guest services for retreats.  Responsibilities include greeting and directing retreatants, handling guest requests, opening & securing facility.  Must enjoy serving others & have a spirit of hospitality. Hours of operation Friday 5pm - Sunday 5pm .  Sleeping accommodations & meals provided.  Email resume: tinaguth@cdpkentucky.org or call 859-441-0700 ext 327 for application.  

ARE YOU INTERESTED IN BEING A PERMANENT DEACON?   Anyone considering the possibility of participating in the next group of candidates to be permanent deacons should be aware of the upcoming information night on “Preparation for the Permanent Deacon Formation Program” to be held on Tuesday, June 24^th, 7:00 p.m. at Howard Hall, Cathedral Basilica of the Assumption.  Attendance at this meeting, and the program it will describe, is a prerequisite for anyone seeking eventual admission into the next group of candidates for the permanent diaconate in the Diocese.   

MARY QUEEN OF HEAVEN’S FUNFEST    will be held Friday, June 27^th, 6-11pm ; Saturday, June 28^th,   4:30 - 11pm and  Sunday, June 29^th, 4-9pm .  Grand prize drawing at the close of FunFest on Sunday evening.  Only 2000 tickets sold for a chance at $14,000, a 2008 Jeep Patriot or a 2008 Ford Mustang.  We will have games, rides, beer, food, kiddy land, and more.  Visit our website for more information at www.mqhparish.com.

ELSEWHERE

A CARING PRESENCE    is a spiritual support group formed to help meet the spiritual needs of patients, care-givers, family and friends who are dealing with the stress of ongoing medical problems.  The group will meet this Tuesday, June 10^th at the St. Luke Hospital East Northern Ky Cancer Treatment Center waiting area from 7:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.   For more information or if you need a ride, call 572-3805 or Debbie Truesdell at 760-5253.

LET THE SON SHINE IN!     The third amazing Eucharistic event in the Cincinnati tri-state area will occur on Saturday, June 21st, 7:30-9:30pm , at Immaculate Heart of Mary in Anderson Township . The Tri-State Eucharistic Festivals of Praise are for people of ALL ages with the purpose of drawing Catholics into a deeper personal relationship with our Eucharistic Lord, deepening their desire to receive Him frequently in Holy Communion at Mass, and setting people's hearts on fire for God and His Church so as to better be His hands and feet in this world. There will also be opportunities for confession, and fellowship.  Our Lord is not far away, but among us truly present in the Eucharist and wants to spend time with us and wants us to know His love. Let us rejoice! Please visit www.EucharisticFOP.org for more information!

FESTIVAL 2008 NEWS  

OUTDOOR CONCERT (ADULTS ONLY)     Join fellow parishioners at St. Catherine’s on Friday, June 13^th at 7:00 p.m. for an evening of entertainment provided by our very own parish musicians.  You will be entertained by the talents of Jon Guth, Eric Vieth, Dan Walsh, Gary Devoto and Kurt Dupont.  Beer and wine will be available for purchase at a minimal price.  This is meant to be a night of relaxing fun before the hard work of festival night begins.  Please make plans to attend - you’ll be glad you did!  

NEED SERVICE HOURS?   We are in need of workers for the kids games.  This would be a great way for high school or junior high students to earn service hours.  Please contact Jean Tekulve at 261-9712 if you are able to help.  

LOVE TO BAKE?     Put your skills to good use by baking and donating a cake or cupcakes for the cake-walk booth.  Contact Jean Tekulve at 261-9712.  

REVERSE RAFFLE TICKETS    Don’t forget to purchase your raffle ticket for a chance to win $5,000!  Stop by the parish office or call Kathy Saalfeld, 781-2802.  

DOLLAR ENVELOPE BOOTH    We are looking for donations of new toys, games, books, and stuffed animals for this booth.  Please call Tammy Schroder, 781-2412 if you have any questions and/or donations.  

SILENT AUCTION 2008     Be sure to stop by the Silent Auction booth to place a bid on your favorite “must have” items.  We have all sorts of wonderful items for your bidding pleasure: dinners in and dinners out, romantic evenings or action-packed days.  We have Reds tickets, amusement park fun, breakfast, lunch, and brunch.  We have jewelry and Cincinnati Pops tickets, desserts and fitness, fabulous packages and much, much more!  And while you’re there, be sure to fill the coin jar for your favorite student (CCD and St. Catherine) in the brand new Coin Capers!  Also, it’s not too late to make a donation – contact Cathy Van Lierop (441-5536) or Lori Greis (442-5249).