Sa int Catherine of Siena Church

August 24, 2008                                                                       

MONDAY - August 25^th           

            8:00 a.m.   Bill Venable

TUESDAY - August 26^th    

8:00 a.m.  Lois Keener

WEDNESDAY - August 27^th

            7:00 p.m.  Charles, Antoinette & Bob Schroder                                  

THURSDAY - August 28^th         

            8:00 a.m.  Margaret Stigler, Special Intention  

FRIDAY - August 29^th           

            8:00 a.m.   Melvin Hoevel, Jr   

SATURDAY - August 30^th            

            8:00 a.m.  Dale Henson, Special Intention

            4:30 p.m.  Bob & Gert Lorenz

SUNDAY - August 31^st  

            9:00 a.m. Members of the Parish  

          11:30 a.m. Margaret Vinson 

GIFT BEARERS   August 30^th & 31^st

  4:30 p.m. Anthony & Shahanna Manning & Family

  9:00 a.m. Greg & Elaine Gall &  Family

  11:30 a.m. Brian & Alison Schwalbach & Family

EXTRAORDINARY MINISTERS OF THE EUCHARIST     August 30^th & 31^st  

4:30 p.m.  Kelly Glaser, Jack Rose, Kelsey Dunn, Kim Dunn, Carol Gessner, Bette Riedmatter, Adelle                  Brennan, Olivia Guth

9:00 a.m.  Shae Brennan, Mary Jane Uhl, John Brennan, Pat Brennan, Bob Brennan, Kelsey Feeback, Joe                   Cox, Julie Cox

11:30 a.m. Dave Glaser, Tom Kaelin, Caroline Kaelin, Anne Hopkins, Mark Hopkins, Hannah Hochleutner,                   Greg Hoffman, Catherine Norris

LECTORS    August 30^th - 31^st       

4:30 p.m.   Mary Ellen Braun, Maryanne Zeleznik

9:00 a.m.   Jennie Cox, Mary Buten

11:30 a.m. Larry Beiting, Jeff Rosenstiel  

SERVERS SCHEDULE     August 25^th -31^st  

8:00 a.m.   - Monday

                          Patsy Harrington, Frances Tracy

8:00 a.m. - Tuesday

                          Devin Dupont, Teresa Metzner

7:00 p.m. - Wednesday

                          Maria Hils, Sarah Hicks

8:00 a.m. -Thursday

                          Mac Franzen, Sam Little

9:00 a.m. - Friday

                          Evan Mohr, Evan Brannon, John Lampe

8:00 a.m. - Saturday

                          Nicholas Mohr, Whitney Fields

4:30 p.m. - Saturday

                          Gabe Schultz, Daniel Connolly, Danielle Dupont

9:00 a.m. - Sunday

                         Anna Marie Henry, Caitlyn Thiel, Joshua Henry

11:30 a.m. - Sunday

                          Mark Hans, Seth Connolly, Alex Shepherd

GREETERS SCHEDULE     August 30^th & 31^st

4:30 p.m.   Mary Dierig

9:00 a.m    David & Lisa Wormald, Joanne Niehaus, Paul & Ann Basham

11:30 a.m. Catherine Norris, Bob Hassman

SUNDAY COLLECTION RECAP

8/10/2008                      8/12/2007

Weekly Offering                                            $13,657.00                  $13,463.00

Weekly Budget                                              $13,711.00

(5 weeks in August)

Fiscal Year to Date Collections                    $92,528.00

PLEASE PRAY FOR OUR SICK   Jim Deavy, 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      

Jer 20: 7-9                                                      Rom 12: 1-2                                         Mt 16: 21-27 (124)

THIS WEEK                                                                         

TODAY

                        Catechetical Sunday, 9:00 a.m

                        Reception following mass in McCrystal Hall

                        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.          

                        School PTO, 7:00 p.m. , McCrystal Hall                                                                                                 

WEDNESDAY          

                        Mass, 7:00 p.m.

                        CRHP Women #3, 7:45 p.m. , LMR                                   

THURSDAY 

                        RCIA, 7:30 p.m. , LMR                       

FRIDAY                                                                    

SATURDAY    

NEXT SUNDAY

                        Pancake Breakfast, 10:00 a.m.                                               

IN OUR PARISH

OUR DEEPEST SYMPATHY    goes out to the family and friends of Clare Rolf, who passed away last  week.  Please remember to keep Clare and her family in your prayers.  

OFFICE HOURS     The parish office has gone back to the regular hours of 9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. , Monday through Friday. Please feel free to stop in during these hours for any parish related business, to buy scrip, or just to say hi!

SCHOOL PTO MEETING   The first school PTO meeting of the 2008-2009 school year will be held this Tuesday, August 26^th in McCrystal Hall.  Social time begins at 7:00 followed by the meeting at 7:30 .  Please come and hear what new and exciting things are in store for this year!  ALL MEMBERS OF THE PARISH ARE WELCOME AND INVITED TO ATTEND. 

ADORATION HOURS EXTENDED    Beginning Tuesday, September 2^nd, Eucharistic Adoration will be offered every Tuesday from 3:00 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. , with Benediction immediately following.  If you would like to sign up for a 30 or 60 minute time slot, please contact Cathy Henry at 781-1815. 

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.   

THE CCD PROGRAM begins Sunday, September 7th 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

ATTENTION MEN & WOMEN OF ST. CATHERINE!   Familia teams are forming now for the Fall.  What is Familia?  Familia offers a variety of parish programs that strengthen families by helping men and women live their vocation to marriage and parenthood in all its fullness.  Through dynamic group discussion on relevant topics, participants discover the message of authentic love in their vocation to marriage and through a personal relationship with Jesus Christ.  Programs for Fathers, Mothers and Couples are available. To learn more about Familia or to join a team, please contact: Maria Bozeman at mariabozeman@hotmail.com.

WHAT IS RCIA?   The Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults (RCIA) is the sacramental formation process that prepares a person to become a member of the Roman Catholic Church.  Conversion is at the heart of the process.  The initiation of new members can only take place within the context of a community of believers.  The initiation of adults is the responsibility of all the baptized.    How Can Parish Members Become Involved in the RCIA Process?  One of the most essential parts of the formation process is the identification of candidates.  This is one instance where members of our faith community play a vital role.  Is there someone in your life who has expressed an interest in knowing more about our faith?  Do you have a spouse, neighbor, co-worker, or anyone who has spoken with you about this subject?  Ninety percent of our candidates come from referrals of parish members.  If you have someone in your life that would like to consider the possibility of becoming a Catholic, please call or have the potential candidate call the parish office (441-1352), Jeff Rosenstiel (803-3434), or Paul Meisenhelder (491-9455).  The RCIA classes begin on Thursday, September 18th, at 7:00 p.m. in the room next to the school library.  Please reach out to potential candidates and encourage them to make the call or volunteer to do so for them.

MARKET DAY    Enclosed in this week’s bulletin is a flyer for Market Day, a program that not only makes your grocery shopping easier, but it also helps raise money for the school and the parish.   This year, we are also tithing 10% of the profits to those who feed the poor in Northern Kentucky . Enjoy good food brought right to the parish for easy pickup.  The ordering deadline is Saturday, August 30^th at 9 pm .  Find out more information on the school website, at www.marketday.com, or call Matt Connolly at 441-7195.   

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

IN OUR DIOCESE

NCC SPONSORS 15TH ANNUAL FAMILY FIREWORKS FEST   On Sunday, August 31^st,   Newport Central Catholic High School invites you to bring your family up on the school hill to watch the WEBN/Cincinnati Bell Labor Day Fireworks at the 15th Annual NCC Family Fireworks Fest. Games, live entertainment, and fun family activities will begin at 4 p.m. and will continue until the Big Blast. Food and drinks will be available. (Sorry, no cans, bottles or coolers will be permitted.) Games for kids will be set up in the gym. A $3 admission will be charged at the gate. (Age 5 and under free) Limited parking passes guaranteeing you a parking spot on the hill will cost $6. Please request handicap space if needed. Due to construction there are limited handicap spaces available. Parking passes may be purchased in the school office beginning August 15. ALL PROCEEDS FROM THE FEST WILL GO TO THE NEWPORT CENTRAL CATHOLIC TUITION ASSISTANCE FUND. If you are unable to attend the fest but would like to make a donation, just send your contribution marked Tuition Assistance Fund to: Newport Central Catholic High School  13 Carothers Road Newport , KY 41071 For more information call Mary Ciafardini at NCC at 859-292-0001.

SPAGHETTI DINNERS      will be offered at Holy Trinity Child Development Center , 840 Washington Avenue in Newport on the 2^nd and 4^th Saturdays, (Sept. 12^th through Jan. 24th) from 4:30 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. in the school cafeteria. Dine in or carry-out. Carry-Out Orders available from 4:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. Call 859-491-7612 to place orders.  Spaghetti Dinners - Adults $5.50, Children (ages 12 and under) $4.50 Desserts $.50, Soft Drinks $.75, Beer $1.50.

MASS FOR PEACE      Bishop Roger Foys invites you to participate in a Mass for Peace at the Cathedral Basilica of the Assumption on Thursday, September 11^th.   This diocesan Mass will commemorate the seventh anniversary of the terrorist attacks on our country on Sept. 11, 2001.  Please join Bishop Foys as he offers the Sacrifice of Mass for peace in our country and in the world.  All priests and deacons of the Diocese are encouraged to participate in this Mass.   You will have the opportunity to inscribe the name of a loved one who has lost his or her life due to warfare or violence in a special book.

PROVIDENCE JOURNEY   A “Come and See” discernment overnight retreat experience with Sisters of Divine Providence for single women open to the possibility that they are called to religious life, September 12^th - 13^th.  The Event begins at 7:00 pm on Friday and ends at 9:00 pm on Saturday.  Input on: discernment, religious life, stages of formation, and prayer.  There will be time for reflecting on stories in Scripture and our own lives; private prayer and reflection; sharing with other women who are searching to know God’s call; and asking questions in a pressure-free environment.  Held at St. Anne Convent/ Moye Spiritual Life Center Melbourne , KY. No fee, donations accepted.  To register, contact Sr. Fidelis Tracy at 859-441-0700 ext. 324 or vocation@cdpkentucky.org

2008 DOMESTIC NEEDS COMBINED COLLECTION     will be conducted next weekend in every parish and mission throughout our 14 counties.  As the cost of living continues to climb, millions of hard working families struggle to make ends meet and keep food on their tables.  One of the collections supported by our Diocesan Domestic Needs Collection is the Catholic Campaign for Human Development.  CCHD programs help create jobs, preserve affordable housing, improve neighborhoods, enhance opportunities for youth, and allow people to find a dignified way out of poverty.  Please give to support the Catholic Campaign for Human Development and other ministries supported by your one gift: the Black and Indian Mission Appeal, the Catholic University of America, the Catholic Home Mission Appeal, the Catholic Communications Campaign, and our own local college, Thomas More.

ELSEWHERE

STAGETTE      Sponsored by the Alexandria Volunteer Fire Department Ladies Auxiliary to be held on Friday, September 12^th at 7:00 p.m. at the Alexandria Firehouse.  Dinner, bingo, raffles and door prizes.  Reservations with $15 advance payment required - deadline is September 6^th.  Call Pat at 635-3670 (anytime), or Sandy at 635-5991 ( 9am - 5pm ).