Sa int Catherine of Siena Church

August 31, 2008            

MONDAY - September 1^st                   

            9:00 a.m.   Clare Rolf

TUESDAY - September 2^nd   

8:00 a.m.  Paul Hudepohl

WEDNESDAY - September 3^rd  

            7:00 p.m.  Phyllis Babey                                  

THURSDAY - September 4^th          

            8:00 a.m.  Carrie Hillman        

FRIDAY - September 5^th            

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

SATURDAY – September 6^th             

            8:00 a.m.  Wayne Vinson

            4:30 p.m.  Jeannine Kelley

SUNDAY – September 7^th   

            9:00 a.m.  Bill Mohr

          11:30 a.m.   Members of the Parish

GIFT BEARERS   September 6^th & 7^th  

  4:30 p.m. Sandy & Barbara Nagel

  9:00 a.m.  Dan & Carol Little & Family

  11:30 a.m. Jeff & Carolyn Rosenstiel & Family

EXTRAORDINARY MINISTERS OF THE EUCHARIST     September 6^th & 7^th

4:30 p.m.  Samantha Crockett, Rob Hans, Lisa Hans, Julie Dupont, Nancy Dorgan, Thomas Dorgan,                  Christina Harrington, Katie Kohrs

9:00 a.m.   Don Greis, Kelly Johnson, Kayla Johnson, Ceil Dorger, Tina Smith, Abby Schwarber, Eric                   Schwarber, T.J. Schowalter

11:30 a.m. Kevin Prigge, JoAnn Prigge, Kelsey Johnson, Leigha Babey, Mike Iker, Elizabeth Brennan, Sam                   Koehl, Joann Ficker

LECTORS    September 6^th & 7^th

4:30 p.m.   Joe Fischer, Chris Capal

9:00 a.m.   Cassie Juniet, Rosemary Wormald

11:30 a.m. Dennis Hicks, Amy Bass

SERVERS SCHEDULE     September 1^st - 7^th  

9:00 a.m.   - Monday

                          Robby Cox, Lou Bunning

8:00 a.m. - Tuesday

                          James Johnson, Madison Volk

6:30 p.m. - Wednesday

                          Parissa Zargar, Paul Grosser

8:00 a.m. -Thursday

                          Will Lampe, Jonathan Murrin

9:00 a.m. - Friday

                          Grant Schwarber, Alex Herweh, Jacob Hensley

8:00 a.m. - Saturday

                          Andrew Abner, Sarah Ruwe

4:30 p.m. - Saturday

                          Jill Hamilton, Billy Metzner, Mackenzie Freeman

9:00 a.m. - Sunday

                         Connor Bleser, Kelsey Hensley, Colin Dupont

11:30 a.m. - Sunday

                          Madison Little, Reid Seiter, Nick DeWald

GREETERS SCHEDULE     September 6^th & 7^th  

4:30 p.m.   Betty Mohr

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

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

SUNDAY COLLECTION RECAP

8/17/2008                      8/19/2007

Weekly Offering                                            $12,057.00                  $11,493.00

Weekly Budget                                              $13,711.00

(5 weeks in August)

Fiscal Year to Date Collections                    $105,704.00

PLEASE PRAY FOR OUR SICK   Tom Ruwe, George Hollenbeck, (son-in-law of Dennis Kramer), 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      

Ez 33:7-9                                                Rom 13: 8-10                                           Mt 18: 15-20 (127)

THIS WEEK                                                                         

TODAY

                        Pancake Breakfast, 10:00 a.m

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

MONDAY     

                        Labor Day

                        No School

                        Parish Office Closed                            

TUESDAY

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

                        Confessions, 5:30 p.m.

                        Benediction, 8:30 p.m.

                        Rosary Prayer Service, 7:00 p.m.          

                        Board of Education, 7:00 p.m. , LIB                                             

WEDNESDAY          

                        Mass, 6:30 p.m.                       

THURSDAY 

                        Foresters, 6:00 p.m. , TWR                  

FRIDAY                                                  

SATURDAY    

NEXT SUNDAY

                        Blood Pressure Screenings                     .

IN OUR PARISH  

THANK YOU    “We would like to express our gratitude to our St. Catherine family for all the prayers, love and support during the death of our mother and wife.  St. Catherine is truly a special parish and we are blessed to be a part of it.  May God bless each and every one of you.    With Love,   The Clare Rolf Family”  

WE WELCOME     to our parish family through baptism:  Orion Charles Scully, son of D.J. and Chelsea Scully; and Sydney Paige and Gwen Alea Houlihan, daughters of Greg and Kelly.  May the Lord bless their lives with love, health and happiness.

OUR DEEPEST SYMPATHY     is extended to the family and friends of Edna Schultz who passed away last week.  Please remember Edna and her family in your prayers.    

ADORATION HOURS EXTENDED    Beginning this 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 THIS WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 3^rd!  This will be the first meeting in our upcoming weekly Wednesday evening Parish Night.  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.   

CHOIR NEWS    The adult choir will begin rehearsals Thursday, September 4^th at 7:30pm .  Everyone is welcome to join. The children's choir will begin Friday, September 5^th.   Children in grades 2-5 will rehearse on the 1st and 3rd Fridays.  Youth in grades 6-8 will rehearse on the 2nd and 4th Fridays. Any high school student who would like to sing at mass and anyone who plays and instrument and would like to share his/her talent, please contact Denise at 859-991-2444.

THE FIRST DAY OF CCD IS SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 7^th at 10:15am for both parents and students!  If you have not registered your children in grades 1 - 12, please download the form and information sheet from the parish website at www.stcatherineofsiena.org - 'Church', then 'CCD'.  These should be returned to the parish office to the attention of David Kohrs.  There is an additional $10/child fee for registration at this time.  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.

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.

FOUND IN CHURCH    A class ring from 1934 was found in church a few weeks ago.  If it belongs to you or someone you know, please contact the parish office.  Also, several pairs of glasses have been found in church over the past several months.  If you have lost a pair, please check in the box at the Rossford exit. 

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.

HEALING MASS    Sponsored by the Mustard Seed Charismatic Community, to be held on Friday, September 5^th at Mother of God Church, 119 W. 6^th St. Covington , Ky.    Mass begins at 7:30 p.m. with prayers for healing immediately following.  The celebrant will be Fr. Roger Cooney and music will be led by Sacred Heart Praise Band.  For more information call 341-5339.   

BLUE MASS    sponsored by the Knights of Columbus, to be held on Thursday, September 11^th, 7:00P.m, at St. Thomas Church .  This mass is to honor the men and women who dedicate their lives to service in the policy and fire departments of our local communities, and our military who are serving our country.  We ask God to continue to bless and keep them and their families safe.  We will pray the rosary before mass, so arrive early if you would like to join us. 

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.

2008 DOMESTIC NEEDS COMBINED COLLECTION     Did you know that 37 million Americans live in poverty?  That’s more than the total population of California .  Did you know that 45% of all Arch/Dioceses in the United States are unable to provide ministries to their people without outside assistance?  Did you know that 90% of Thomas More College students receive financial aid?  Today’s second collection supports the work of 6 separate Catholic appeals whose combined ministries offer financial aid to college students, provide job training for men and women trying to break free from the cycle of poverty, keep church doors open in remote areas where Catholic institutions are few in number, offer evangelization programs in Africa and Native American and Eskimo communities, and bring the Good News to television, radio, and newspaper audiences.  Please give to the Diocesan Domestic needs Collection.  Your prayers and generosity will help your brothers and sisters throughout the United States .  Remember your one gift supports 6 collections.