Sa int Catherine of Siena Church

September 21, 2008                                                                 

MONDAY - September 22^nd                

            8:00 a.m.   Marilyn Thiergartner

TUESDAY - September 23^rd     

8:00 a.m.  Mike Ricci

WEDNESDAY - September 24^th

            6:30 p.m.  Paula Riedmatter Perrino

THURSDAY - September 25^th

            8:00 a.m.  John William Kelso 

FRIDAY - September 26^th

            9:00 a.m.  Albert Rawe           

SATURDAY - September 27^th

            8:00 a.m.  Rosemary Busche

            4:30 p.m.  Don Menning

SUNDAY - September 28^th     

            9:00 a.m. Members of the Parish

          11:30 a.m. Carol Mohr Terzuoli

GIFT BEARERS   September 27^th & 28^th  

  4:30 p.m. Dave & Jan Klocke

  9:00 a.m. Tom & Gina New and Family

  11:30 a.m. Kevin & Kelly Hergott & Family

EXTRAORDINARY MINISTERS OF THE EUCHARIST     September 27^th & 28^th  

4:30 p.m. Zane Dziech, Peggy Birkenhauer, Barb Beck, Mollie Beck, Cathy Halloran, Matthew Beck,                 Elizabeth Hamberg, Mary Jamell

9:00 a.m. Jack Rose, Kathy Woltermann, Louise Roth, Stacey Seiter, Madison Freeman, Cole Little, Karen                 Little, Carol Adams

11:30 a.m. Kelly Glaser, Mike Smith, Austin Juniet, Bob Rulli, Elise Rulli, Kaitlyn Owens, Carter New, Tom                    Adkins  

LECTORS    September 27^th & 28^th  

4:30 p.m.   Maggie Kohrs, Tom Lampe

9:00 a.m.   Maryanne Zeleznik, Bruce Mirrielees

11:30 a.m. Jennie Cox, Jenny Malmstrom

SERVERS SCHEDULE     September 22^nd - 28^th    

8:00 a.m.   - Monday

                          Madison Little, Will Lampe

8:00 a.m. - Tuesday

                          Grant Schwarber, Jonathan Murrin                 

6:30 p.m. - Wednesday

                          Andrew Abner, Parissa Zargar

8:00 a.m. -Thursday

                          Jacob Hensley, Madison Volk

9:00 a.m. - Friday

                          Connor Bleser, James Johnson, Lou Bunning

8:00 a.m. - Saturday

                          Alex Herweh, Paul Grosser

4:30 p.m. - Saturday

                          Jill Hamilton, Mark Hans, Shae Brennan

9:00 a.m. - Sunday

                         Caitlyn Thiel, Danielle Dupont, Daniel Connolly

11:30 a.m. - Sunday

                          Sarah Ruwe, Seth Connolly, Gabe Schultz

GREETERS SCHEDULE     September 27^th & 28^th    

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

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

11:30 a.m   Pat & Katie Desmond

SUNDAY COLLECTION RECAP  - Will be reported next weekend

PLEASE PRAY FOR OUR SICK  Catherine Norris, Ruth Huddle, Catherine Norris, Megan 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      

Ez 18: 25-28                                                Phil 2: 1-11                                          Mt 21: 28-32 (136)

THIS WEEK                                                                         

TODAY

                        CCD, 10:15 a.m.          

                        Anniversary Mass at Cathedral, 3:00 p.m          

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

MONDAY     

                        Charismatic Prayer Group, 7:15 p.m. , Church                                               

TUESDAY

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

                        Confessions, 5:30 p.m.

                        Familia, 6:00 p.m. , LMR

                        Worship, 6:30 p.m. , LIB

                        Rosary Prayer Service, 7:00 p.m.          

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

                        Benediction, 8:30 p.m.                       

WEDNESDAY          

                        Mass, 6:30 p.m.

                        Parish Night - “The People of God” Part 2  (rescheduled from last week)

THURSDAY 

                        Baptism Preparation Class, 6:00 p.m. , Parish Office

                        RCIA, 7:00 p.m. , LMR

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

                        Choir, 7:30 p.m.                       

FRIDAY                    

SATURDAY  

                        Cornhole/Euchre Tournament, 6:30 p.m. , Gym  

NEXT SUNDAY

                        Welcome Breakfast, 10:00 a.m.                     .

IN OUR PARISH

OUR DEEPEST SYMPATHY   is extended to our maintenance supervisor, Dennis Kramer, on the death of his son-in-law, George Hollenbeck who passed away last week.  Please keep Dennis, George and their family in your prayers.

HELP HOMELESS FAMILIES   through the Interfaith Hospitality Network (IHN) Monday-Wednesday, September 22^nd, 23^rd, & 24^th.  Assistance is needed in transporting families in the IHN van to and from Christ Church and the Day Center in Newport , preparing a meal, hosting a meal and spending the night. This is a great way for families and individuals to work together in service. New volunteers will be paired with experienced helpers so don’t let inexperience keep you from answering the call. Call Mindy Hoarston at 547-8415 for additional information or see the sign-up posters at the Rossford Avenue exit of church.   

WOULD YOU LIKE TO LISTEN TO GOD’S MESSAGES WHILE DRIVING     Would you like to share His messages with a friend or a shut-in?   Fr. Stef’s August 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.  

PARISH EMAIL LIST   We are in the process of compiling a parish email list that will be used on a semi-regular basis to keep parishioners informed of upcoming activities and events.  If you have not provided the parish office with your email address, or if it has recently changed, please email Carol Adams at caroladams@stcatherineofsiena.org with your address.  Also, if you do not wish to be included on these emails, please notify Carol.

CORNHOLE AND EUCHRE    The St. Catherine’s Men’s Group will be hosting the 2nd Annual Cornhole, Euchre & Reds Game on the Big Wall Event, Saturday, September 27^th from 6:30 pm - 11:30 pm in the Parish Center - Gym.  This event is for all adults 21 or older (not just for men).  Come join us for an exciting night of cornhole, euchre and Reds game viewing.  Reservations strong suggested.  Look for the flyer in next weeks Bulletin.  Contact Rob Hans at 441-5430 or rlhans@fuse.net to register your cornhole team and/or to signup for euchre.

WELCOME BREAKFAST    sponsored by the Social Life Committee, will be held next Sunday, September 28^th after the 9:00 a.m. mass.  Everyone is invited to stop by McCrystal Hall to meet and welcome the newest members of our parish. 

FR. TIM SCHEHR    will speak on “Women in the Bible” on Saturday, October 4^th from 9:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. here at St. Catherine.  Come join us for a lively learning experience as Fr. Tim enlightens us with insights gained from a lifetime of teaching and meditation on God’s word.  Fr. Tim is a professor of biblical studies in sacred scripture at the Athenaeum of Ohio and is an excellent speaker.  This is one event you won’t want to miss.  Lunch will be provided.  There is no charge for this event but donations will be accepted to offset expenses.  Please call Pat Brennan for reservations at 781-2711.

UPCOMING PRAISE AND WORSHIP     Rosalind Moss, international speaker, frequent radio guest on Catholic Answers Live and a co-host on EWTN, to speak at St. Catherine of Siena in Ft. Thomas , KY on Sunday, November 16^th  from 6-8:30pm .  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 and checks should be made payable to St. Catherine of Siena . Seating is limited and will be on a first come basis.  For information and reservations call 859-441-3438 or email praiseandworship@fuse.net.  Payment for tickets can be sent, along with a self-addressed, stamped envelope to: Terri Babey 159 Capri Drive, Ft. Thomas, Ky 41075.

BOX TOPS FOR EDUCATION   Please continue to save Box Tops for Education to help support St. Catherine School . They can be placed in the box at the Rossford Avenue entrance of church or dropped off at the school office.  We earn 10 cents for each box top, so the dollars can really add up fast!  For a list of products which have box tops, visit www.boxtops4education.com. Thank you.

IN OUR DIOCESE

ATTENTION CRAFTERS   The Villa Madonna Academy PTAO is hosting their annual Fall Craft Fair on Saturday, October 18^th from 9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.   The fair is held indoors in the gymnasium and booth spaces are available for vendors with handcrafted or handmade items.  For more information, please contact Pam Ransdell at 344-9335.

LADIES’ STAGETTE     Sponsored by the parent teacher club at St. Joseph School , Camp Springs , will be held on Sunday, Sept 28^th.  The event will take place from 2pm - 6pm at Bishop Brossart High School ’s Hegenauer Hall, located in Alexandria .  This is a fun filled day of bingo, games, raffles, snacks, beverages, dinner, and much more.  Tickets for this event are $15.00, pre-paid only.  Please call Angie Koetting to make your reservation @ 859-635-6088.  Space is limited please call Angie before Sept. 26th. 

A SILENT RETREAT    sponsored by Marydale and the Legion of Mary, will be held October 10^th -12^th at Marydale.  The retreat master will be Reverend Ray Enzweiler.  This will be one of the only traditional silent retreats offered at Marydale and it is open to anyone.  For registration and/or questions, please call Mary Lou Wefer at 441-0289.

ELSEWHERE

ANNUAL GENERATIONAL HEALING SERVICE   will be held at Our Lady of the Holy Spirit Center in Norwood on Wednesday, September 24^th. There will be exposition of the Blessed Sacrament, prayers for healing after mass, followed by Benediction.  The Rosary will be said at 6:30 p.m. , and mass will begin at 7:15 p.m.   Come and give thanks and praise to God for all our spiritual blessings as we continue to ask for healing, conversion, peace and unity for our lives, as well as for our families, communities and our nation. 

FUNDRAISER    to be held for George Hollenbeck (son-in-law of maintenance supervisor Dennis Kramer), on Saturday, September 27^th at the VFW, 8261 Alexandria Pike, Alexandria , from 7:00 p.m. - 11:00 p.m.   George was diagnosed with leukemia in January 2008 and passed away last week. This fundraiser is being held to help assist his family financially since neither he nor his wife has been able to work for the past 7 months.  Presale tickets (prior to Sept. 17^th) are $20 and include admission, beer, soft drinks, appetizers, auction and dancing.  After September 17^th, tickets will be $25. To make reservations, please call 635-4236 or 466-4566.  If you are unable to attend but would like to make a donation, you can do so at any Fifth Third Bank location to the George Hollenbeck Fund.

PILGRAMAGE TO EWTN AND THE SHRINE OF THE MOST BLESSED SACRAMENT   This trip also includes a visit to Our Lady of the Angels Monastery and a live show in Birmingham , Al.  The date is October 13^th - 16^th.  Cost, based on double occupancy is $260 and includes lodging, transportation and two meals.  For more information or to make reservations, please call Kay Sendelbach at 441-2712.

CATHOLIC ALUMNI SINGLE'S CLUB   of Cincinnati is welcoming new members. We are a local affiliate of Catholic Alumni Clubs International. As part of a national network of single, professional Catholics, we sponsor spiritual, cultural, charitable and social events that makes us one of the most unique "Single's Clubs" in the archdiocese. We are having a Silent Auction November 8^th at St. Monica-St. George.  For more information, please contact Karen at 513-624-0328 or kwinstead@fuse.net or Andi at 513-821-2440 or ARBAndi@cinci.rr.com.