Sa int Catherine of Siena Church

August 10, 2008                                                                       

MONDAY - August 11^th           

            8:00 a.m.   William Meyer

TUESDAY - August 12^th   

8:00 a.m.  Paul Hack

WEDNESDAY - August 13^th          

            7:00 p.m.  Deacon Bob Rottgers, Sp. Int.

THURSDAY - August 14^th       

            8:00 a.m.   Carrie Hillman       

FRIDAY - August 15^th         

            8:00 a.m.   Cindy Wright Clark            

            7:00 p.m.   Fr. Stef, Sp. Int.

SATURDAY - August 16^th          

            8:00 a.m.   Ruth Wimmer

            4:30 p.m.   Charlie Schoech

SUNDAY - August 17^th      

            9:00 a.m.   Joyce Rolf

          11:30 a.m.   Members of the Parish

GIFT BEARERS   August 16^th & 17^th     

  4:30 p.m. The Schnelle Family

  9:00 a.m. The John Little Family

  11:30 a.m. The Feiertag Family

EXTRAORDINARY MINISTERS OF THE EUCHARIST     August 15^th, 16^th & 17^th

4:30 p.m.  Alexa Abner, Tyler Lampe, Sue Ann Freeman, Don Gerrein, Rachel Meisenhelder, Danielle Wade,                  Dominique Wade, Kate Schultz

9:00 a.m.  Mary Lou Deavy, Mary Jamell, Jennifer Cox, Joe Cox, Sharon Kohrs, Chuck Miller, Trisha                  Taylor, Sally Taylor

11:30 a.m.  Jayne Beiting, Connor Devoto, Peggy Dziech, Dave Dziech, Jean Tekulve, Anita Morris, Rita                    Byrd, Jennifer Gilchrist

LECTORS    August 15^th, 16^th & 17^th    

4:30 p.m.   Dave Barth, Carrie Bleser

9:00 a.m.   Laura Brennan, Lisa Wormald

11:30 a.m. Paul Hoarston, Jim Hils

SERVERS SCHEDULE     August 11^th - 17^th           

8:00 a.m.   - Monday

                          Lou Bunning, Sarah Ruwe

8:00 a.m. - Tuesday

                          Jonathan Murrin, Paul Grosser

7:00 p.m. - Wednesday

                          John Lampe, Parissa Zargar

8:00 a.m. -Thursday

                          Madison Volk, James Johnson

8:00 a.m. - Friday

                          Robby Cox, Emily Hicks, Adam Hicks

8:00 a.m. - Saturday

                          Grant Schwarber, Connor Bleser

4:30 p.m. - Saturday

                          Jared Leick, Nathan Grosser, Mackenzie Freeman

9:00 a.m. - Sunday

                         Adam Hicks, Bethany Metzner, Emily Hicks

11:30 a.m. - Sunday

                          Brennan Devoto, Sydney Lindeman, Matthew Schnelle

GREETERS SCHEDULE     August 16^th & 17^th

4:30 p.m.   Grace Kuhnhein, Carol Adams

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

7/27/2008                      7/29/2007

Weekly Offering                                            $15,765.00                    $11,514.00

Weekly Budget                                              $16,856.00

Fiscal Year to Date Collections                    $60,778.00                 

PLEASE PRAY FOR OUR SICK   Jim Deavy, Clare Rolf, Andrew Gall, Shirley Gall, George Hollenbeck, (son-in-law of Dennis Kramer), Megan Wolf (daughter of new cafeteria manager Dawn 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 56: 1, 6-7                                              Rom 11: 13-15, 29-32                                    Mt 15: 21-28 (118)

THIS WEEK                                                                         

TODAY

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

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.          

                        Pastoral Council, 7:30 p.m. , LIB                                                                                                                     

WEDNESDAY          

                        Mass, 7:00 p.m.

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

THURSDAY 

                        School Open House, 6:30 p.m. , Gym

                        Choir, 7:30 p.m.

                        RCIA, 7:30 p.m. , LMR  

FRIDAY

                        Feast of the Assumption - Holy Day of Obligation

                        Mass at 8:00 a.m. & 7:00 p.m.

                        Parish Office Closed                                               

SATURDAY    

NEXT SUNDAY

                        Ice Cream Social, following 11:30 mass                       

IN OUR PARISH

PARISH FAMILIES, MARK YOUR CALENDARS FOR WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 3^rd!  This will be the first meeting in our upcoming Wednesday evening series of adult, youth and children’s faith formation.  The evening will begin with Mass at 6:30 p.m. , followed by an overview of the program by Fr. Stef in the church.  We will end with a spaghetti dinner sponsored by the Foresters in McCrystal Hall.  We’ve made Wednesday a free night in the parish; hopefully you’ve been able to free it up in your families.  Come, join us. 

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  

SCHEDULES AVAILABLE     The new server and extraordinary minister schedules are available in the back of church. The new schedule starts August 18th.  Please pick up your schedule today.

HOMILIES ON CD     Fr. Stef's inspirational homilies from July are now available on CD.  These powerful messages give you the opportunity to listen, reflect and connect to God throughout the week.  The CDs can be picked up in the back of church.

ICE CREAM SOCIAL    The Catholic Order of Foresters will be sponsoring an ice cream social next Sunday after 11:30 mass.  They will be in the parking lot so be sure to stop by and treat yourself to some delicious ice cream.  (In case of rain, they will be in McCrystal Hall).

THE CCD PROGRAM       begins Sunday, September 7^th at 10:15am . If you haven't already done so, please register your Children grades 1 - 12 ASAP.  Registration form, program information and fee schedule are available on the parish website at: www.stcatherineofsiena.org - go to Church, then CCD.  Completed registrations can be returned to the parish office to the  attention of David Kohrs, CCD Coordinator.  David can be contacted with any questions at 441-1069 or kohrssd@fuse.net

UPCOMING PRAISE AND WORSHIP    Rosalind Moss, international speaker, frequent radio guest on Catholic Answers Live and a co-host on EWTN, will be speaking at St. Catherine on Sunday, November 16^th from 6:00 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.  She was a convert from Judaism and Evangelical Protestant before making the journey home to the Catholic faith in 1995.   Don’t miss Rosalind Moss as she shares her faith journey with love and humor.  Tickets are $10 for two talks.  Seating is limited and will be on a first come basis.  For information and reservations call 859-441-3438 or email at praiseandworship@fuse.net 

IN OUR DIOCESE

DIRECTOR OF HEALTHCARE       The Sisters of Notre Dame are currently seeking a Director of Healthcare for their Province center in Park Hills. The Director will be responsible for managing the 35 bed long-term and assisted living unit, and providing consultative/preventative care for our active and retired women religious.  Education/experience requirements: Clinical Nurse Practitioner with a focus in gerontology or a Masters Prepared RN with a certificate in gerontology.  Three to five years of management experience are required.   LPN and CNA Positions available -  LPN:   Full-time or part-time for 2^nd shift ( 2:30 - 11:00pm ).  CNA   Part-time for 1^st, 2^nd, or 3^rd shift.  If interested in working in this loving, home environment, please email a resume to humanresources@sndky.org or mail to Sisters of Notre Dame, 1601 Dixie Highway , Covington , KY 41011 Attention: Human Resources Department or call 859-291-2040 x 301. 

ST. MARY OF THE ASSUMPTION PARISH FESTIVAL    will be held Saturday, August 16^th from 5:00 to 11:30 P.M. and Sunday, August 17^th from noon to 7:00 P.M.   Chicken and roast beef dinners will be served on Sunday from 12:30 to 6:30 P.M in the air-conditioned cafeteria. Carryouts will be available.  Highlights include live entertainment on Saturday, rides, games, $3,000 Grand Raffle and Sunday Bingo in the a/c gym.  The festival is located on the school grounds in Alexandria with plenty of parking in the church parking lot.  For questions/directions, call (859)635-6657. 

ARE YOU THE PARENT OF AN NCC STUDENT?      If so, start the NCC school year off by making plans to attend the Parent and Alumni Club (previously named Mother’s Club) "Get Acquainted Night" on Wednesday, August 20^th -  All are welcome. Doors open at 7:00 PM. Feel free to bring an appetizer to share. This night will be a casual social night in the NCC cafeteria and an opportunity for you to meet other NCC parents and help be a part of a fun new school year. If you have any questions, please contact Joanna Prigge at 581-4259 or email her at j.prigge@insightbb.com.

THE BEST SPEAKER YOU’LL HEAR ALL YEAR!!   Matthew Kelly: Becoming the Best Version of Yourself.  Don’t miss this!!  Matthew Kelly, at St. Mary of the Assumption, in Alexandria on September 14^th at 7:00 p.m. Who is Matthew Kelly?  A New York Times bestselling author and one of the world’s best speakers – he has spoken in more than 50 countries. Engaging for those searching for a faith home, captivating for young people. Come! Be energized! Invite someone!  Do not miss this opportunity to hear one of the most dynamic and sought-after voices of our time! For more information, call 635-1617.

ELSEWHERE

“SECOND TO THE RIGHT AND STRAIGHT ON TIL MORNING”    Ft. Thomas Independent Schools System is pleased to announce their summer production of Peter Pan.  Come see children fly and pirates dance! Many of the cast members are children from St. Catherine parish. Under the direction of Caroline Stine of Cliffview Players fame, performances at the new Highlands High Performing Arts Center will be held Thursday, August 14^th and Friday August 15^th at 7pm ; Saturday, August 16^th at 2pm & 7pm ; and Sunday, August 17^th at  2pm. Cost is $6 for children and students and $8 for adults. 

CONCERT SERIES     The Greater Cincinnati Performing Arts Society will be presenting their second series of concerts to help support Catholic elementary schools. The series will begin in September and run through May with the shows being held at St. Xavier High school , McAuley High School and Xavier University . The series will be comprised of 7 concerts featuring Grammy nominated and award winning artists. Guitar virtuoso and 2 time Grammy nominee, Tommy Emmanuel will be kicking off the series September 15^th & 16^th at St. Xavier. Benefactors of the first series will be St. Catharine in Westwood and St. William in Price Hill. For information on the series and ticketing, go to their website at www.gcparts.org or call 513-484-0157.