Sa int Catherine of Siena Church

July 20, 2008                                                               

MONDAY - July 21^st                

            8:00 a.m.   Margaret Vinson

TUESDAY - July 22^nd

8:00 a.m.  Freda Waechter

WEDNESDAY - July 23^rd        

            7:00 p.m.  Robert Gearding

THURSDAY – July 24^th     

            8:00 a.m.   Carrie Hillman       

FRIDAY - July 25^th       

            8:00 a.m.   Anthony Cantera   

SATURDAY - July 26^th        

            8:00 a.m.   Helen Meschendorf

            4:30 p.m.   R. J. Wagner

SUNDAY - July 27^th    

            9:00 a.m.   Ruth Wimmer

          11:30 a.m.   Members of the Parish

GIFT BEARERS   July 26^th & 27^th   

  4:30 p.m. The Mark Schweitzer Family

  9:00 a.m. David & Sheri Guidugli

  11:30 a.m. The Michael Hellmann Family

EXTRAORDINARY MINISTERS OF THE EUCHARIST     July 26^th & 27^th  

4:30 p.m.  Bette Riedmatter, Adelle Brennan, Olivia Guth, Carol Gessner, Kelsey Dunn, Kim Dunn, Hannah                   Hochleutner, Kelsey Feeback

9:00 a.m.  Anna Marie Henry, Mary Jane Uhl, Jack Rose, Amy Schwarber, Natalie Schwarber, Bob                  Brennan, Pat Brennan, John Brennan

11:30 a.m. Mark Hopkins, Anne Hopkins, Caroline Kaelin, Tom Kaelin, T. J. Schowalter, Dave Glaser,                    Kelley Glaser, Joann Ficker

LECTORS    July 26^th & 27^th  

4:30 p.m.   Maggie Kohrs, Tom Lampe

9:00 a.m.    Alyssa Woltermann, Mary Margaret Spica

11:30 a.m. Mary Ellen Braun, Maryanne Zeleznik

SERVERS SCHEDULE     July 21^st - 27^th     

8:00 a.m.   - Monday

                          Sarah Ruwe, Lou Bunning

8:00 a.m. - Tuesday

                          Jonathan Murrin, John Lampe

7:00 p.m. - Wednesday

                          Will Lampe, Grant Schwarber

8:00 a.m. -Thursday

                          Madison Volk, Erin Hochleutner

8:00 a.m. - Friday

                          Taylor Anne Walz, Matt Farney

8:00 a.m. - Saturday

                          Laura Brannon, Maria Massa

4:30 p.m. - Saturday

                           Jared Leick, Rachel Murrin, Jake Hiance

9:00 a.m. - Sunday

                           Andy Miller, Joshua Henry, Joe Brennan

11:30 a.m. - Sunday

                            Nick Woltermann, Jake Kappesser, Ava Abner

GREETERS SCHEDULE     July 26^th & 27^th  

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

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

11:30 a.m. Pat & Katie Desmond

SUNDAY COLLECTION RECAP

7/6/2008                        7/8/2007

Weekly Offering                                            $20,586.00                    $12,919.00

Weekly Budget                                              $16,856.00     

Fiscal Year to Date Collections                    $20,586.00                 

PLEASE PRAY FOR OUR SICK   Jim Deavy, Clare Rolf, George Hollenbeck, (son-in-law of Dennis Kramer), Megan Wolf (daughter of new cafeteria manager Dawn Wolf) 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      

1Kgs 3: 5, 7-12                                                            Rom 8: 28-30                                       Mt 13: 44-52

THIS WEEK                                                        

TODAY

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

MONDAY     

                        Heartful Quilters, 6:30 p.m. , LIB

                        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 

                        Finance Council, 7:00 p.m. , Parish Office

                        Choir, 7:30 p.m.

FRIDAY                       

SATURDAY  

IN OUR PARISH  

SATURDAY EVENING SACRISTAN        We are in need of a sacristan for the 4:30 p.m. Mass on  Saturdays.  This is a very important job; the sacristan is responsible for most of the practical details of getting us ready for Mass, and a good sacristan frees me up to think about the things I need to think about.  The commitment is every Saturday.  If you think this would be something you would like to do, please speak with me.      Fr. Stef  

COMMUNITY ROSARY PRAYER SERVICE      The rosary prayer service on this Tuesday, July 22^nd, will be said for the intentions of Jim Deavy and Clare Rolf.  Jim suffered a serious brain injury last week and Clare was hospitalized on Wednesday.  If you are unable to attend, please remember to keep Jim, Clare and their families in your prayers.  

“Thank you for welcoming Br. Henry Gaither, SC, to your parish and for giving him the opportunity to speak about the missionary work of the Brothers of the Sacred Heart in English-speaking Africa .  The members of my congregation are grateful to your parishioners for their prayerful support and generous financial assistance. I ask that you continue to remember us in your prayers.  Be assured you are gratefully remembered in the prayers and Eucharistic liturgies of the Brothers of the Sacred Heart.”  Sincerely, Br. Paul J. Hebert, SC

VOLUNTEERS NEEDED for Vacation Bible School 's  PreK-K Bible Study and 3-4 Bible Study teachers.  If interested please call Patty Chalk at 441-0560 or Heather Stuempel  at 781-6122.  Thank you.

STEWARDSHIP OPPORTUNITY    As part of the auditing process newly required by the diocese,  guidelines concerning how parishes count the money from the collection have been clarified.  We must have at least two money-counting teams (different people) in rotation.  We need three to five people who could count the money on Monday morning.  The only requirements are honesty and the abilities to count and record figures.  Please call Mary in the office if you would like to be part of a counting team.  

WOULD YOU LIKE TO LIST TO GOD’S MESSAGES WHILE DRIVING     Would you like to share His messages with a friend or a shut-in?   Fr. Stef’s June homilies are now available on CD. They can be picked up in the parish office during the week or in the back of church after the weekend Masses.   

ATTENTION HEALTH MINISTRY VOLUNTEERS   Please submit volunteer hours and committee name for June to Cheri Hunter by email at cheri_hunter2000@yahoo.com, phone at 781-4507, or leave a note in the box by the parking lot door.  If you have any unreported hours from other months, just submit those with the May hours.  The hours are reported to St. Elizabeth on a quarterly basis - so you are never too late to report hours.  Thanks again for your help in this matter.

 
BABY BOTTLE BOOMERANG     Please remember to return your baby bottles to the collection boxes at the Rossford and Ft. Thomas Ave. entrances or the parish office. Thank you for helping Care Net Pregnancy Centers!  

HEARTFUL QUILTERS    This Monday, July 21^st, the Heartful Quilters will be meeting in the LIBRARY from 6:30-9:30 . All are welcome to join. Come and help make special quilts for special people! If you have any questions concerning Monday, call Pat Brennan at 781-2711.  

IN OUR DIOCESE

ST. ANN NOVENA   Join in praying through the powerful intercession of St. Ann with daily Novena Prayers and Mass held at St. Ann Church , 1274 Parkway Ave., Covington .  The theme for 2008 is the Beatitudes.  Novena masses will be held now thru July 26^th, with prayers beginning at 7:00 p.m. and mass at 7:15 p.m.   The feasts of Sts. Joachim and Ann will be celebrated the final evening, July 26^th.  All are welcome to stay for a reception after Mass.   For more information, call 261-9548.

VOCATION MASS     This month’s mass will be held at St. Henry Church, Elsmere, Wednesday evening, July 30th, at 7:00pm .  Everyone is invited to join us as we pray for Vocations.

2008 BLUEJAY 5K, RUN/WALK   sponsored by St. Joseph , Cold Spring, on Saturday, August 2^nd at 9:15 a.m.   Pre-registration is $20 and includes Dry Release T-shirt.  Day of Race registration is $25, begins at 8:00 a.m. and includes t-shirt while supplies last.  Free kids fun run (10 & under) post race.  Pre-register online at www.sprunning.com by July 29^th. Any questions, call Joe Webster at (513)403-8223.

ATTENTION INCOMNG 6^th, 7^th & 8^th Graders    Newport Central Catholic is having a Pool Party just for you!  When: Friday, August 8^th, 6:00pm - 9:00pm .  Where:  Newport Veteran’s Pool, located off Kentucky Drive in Newport . Join us at the shelter at 6:00 for a pizza and snacks, games and prizes!  Swimming is from 7:00 to 9:00 (lifeguards will be on duty)  Parents:  Please complete the RSVP/Permission slip that can be found on our website, www.ncchs.com and return it via mail to:   NCC, Attn: Peggy Piccola, 13 Carothers Road ,  Newport , KY   41071 .  RSVP appreciated by 8/1/08 .

THE NEWCATH BOOSTERS GOLF OUTING   will be held on Friday, August 8^th at Hickory Sticks.  It will be a scramble format and will include drinks and lunch at the course and dinner back at the school.  Cost is $300 per foursome, (minimum $150 deposit required by August 1^st to hold tee time.)  If you can’t attend the outing, but would like to come for dinner and drinks at school, the cost is $25 per person.  Hole sponsors are also available for $25, $50 and $100.  If you are interested in being a sponsor,  please contact Anita Giesler at 781-7473.  Checks can be made payable to NCC Boosters (Note: Golf Outing).  Send to Boosters, c/o NCC 13 Carothers Rd , Newport , Ky 41071 .  All funds will benefit the NCC sports organization.   If you have any questions, please call Mark Camm at 371-3875.

FUND-A-FAN   With your help and incredible generosity, Fund-a-Fan raised just over $1500 this year.  We were able to purchase 105 fans and 40 extension cords to be distributed by our friends at Brighton Center .  That is more than double the fans we bought last year… helping double the families in our community.  Thanks so much for your generous donations. The Miglio Family

ELSEWHERE

THE BLUEGRASS BASH!    Hosted by the Barrington of Ft. Thomas, this Sunday, July 20^th from 4:00pm - 7:00pm The Barrington of Ft Thomas is hosting the Bluegrass Bash!!! It's going to be super fun featuring Steve Bonefel and the One Iota Band.  The event is free and open to the community. We will have great food for everyone!!! Fun events for the kids and adults too.  Plan to join the fun this Sunday!!  Call Barbara at (859) 609-3307 with any questions.  The Barrington¹s easy to find - we’re at 940 Highland Avenue right by the Library.

HEALING MASS    to be held at Our Lady of the Holy Spirit Center, Wednesday, July 23rd.  Come and experience Jesus’ healing power in the Holy Sacrifice of the Mass.   There will be exposition of the Blessed Sacrament, prayers for healing after Mass, followed by benediction.  The Rosary is at 6:30 p.m. and Mass begins at 7:15 p.m.   If you have any questions, please call (513)351-9800.  

DAY OF REFLECTION   The Pro-Life Commission of the Diocese of Covington invites you to join us for a day of reflection.  Father Timothy Schehr will facilitate this day of prayer with a theme: God's Care for Life as Seen through Sacred Scripture, to inspire us as we recommit ourselves to building a Culture of Life.  There will be time for sharing and exchanging of ideas for implementing pro-life activities and programs in parishes.  Saturday, August 9^th from 8:30 am - 2:30 pm St. Anne's Convent, Moye Spiritual Life Center 1000 St. Anne Drive , Melbourne , KY.   All those involved or interested in Pro-Life Ministry are invited - There is no limit to the number of people who may attend (spouses welcome). Cost: $15.00 per person (includes continental breakfast and lunch) RSVP by August 4th (859) 392-1545 or via email to froch@covingtondiocese.org.