Sa int Catherine of Siena Church

September 28, 2008                                                                 

MONDAY - September 29^th                            

            8:00 a.m.   Ken Abner

TUESDAY - September 30^th

8:00 a.m.  Ralph Kohrs

WEDNESDAY - October 1^st  

            6:30 p.m.  In Thanksgiving

THURSDAY - October 2^nd

            8:00 a.m.  Carrie Hillman        

FRIDAY - October 3^rd

            9:00 a.m.  Al & Rose Schumacher      

SATURDAY - October 4^th  

            8:00 a.m.  Paul Reinermann

            4:30 p.m.  Bill Venable

SUNDAY - October 5^th      

            9:00 a.m. Members of the Parish

          11:30 a.m. Kevin Smith

GIFT BEARERS   October 4^th & 5^th   

  4:30 p.m. Sandy Clark & Family

  9:00 a.m. Christopher & Jeanne Lester & Family

  11:30 a.m. Christopher & Elizabeth Lamantia & Family

EXTRAORDINARY MINISTERS OF THE EUCHARIST     October 4^th & 5^th

4:30 p.m  Christina Harrington, Hannah Hochleutner, Dave Glaser, Mary Jane Uhl, Kim Dunn, Bette                  Riedmatter, Carol Gessner, Kelsey Dunn

9:00 a.m.  Don Greis, Julie Dupont, Julie Cox, Joe Cox, Anna Marie Henry, Sarah Farney, Jennifer Farney,                  Stan Van Lierop

11:30 a.m. Caroline Kaelin, Tom Kaelin, Kelsey Feeback, Bob Brennan, Pat Brennan, John Brennan, Olivia                   Guth, Adelle Brennan

LECTORS    October 4^th & 5^th

4:30 p.m.   Mary Buten, Larry Beiting

9:00 a.m.   Joe Fischer, Chris Capal

11:30 a.m. Rosemary Wormald, Cassie Juniet

SERVERS SCHEDULE     September 29^th - October 5^th  

8:00 a.m.   - Monday

                          Mallory Seidel, Taylor Anne Walz

8:00 a.m. - Tuesday

                          Ellie New, Coleman Holmes

6:30 p.m. - Wednesday

                          Olivia Owens, Caroline Holmes

8:00 a.m. -Thursday

                          Noah Connolly, Brandon Vieth

9:00 a.m. - Friday

                          Matthew Schnelle, Laura Brannon, Nick DeWald

8:00 a.m. - Saturday

                          Maria Massa, Laura Bunning

4:30 p.m. - Saturday

                          Megan O’Brien, Samantha Crockett, Billy Metzner

9:00 a.m. - Sunday

                         Colin Dupont, Mackenzie Freeman, Joshua Henry

11:30 a.m. - Sunday

                          Abby Schweitzer, Reid Seiter, Kelsey Hensley

GREETERS SCHEDULE     October 4^th & 5^th     

4:30 p.m.   Betty Mohr

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

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

SUNDAY COLLECTION RECAP

9/7/2008                        9/09/2007

Weekly Offering                                            $16,050.00                    $15,973.00   

Weekly Budget                                              $17,210.00  

Fiscal Year to Date Collections                    $164,793

9/14/2008                      9/16/2007

Weekly Offering                                            $22,192.00                    $14,857.00   

Weekly Budget                                              $17,210.00  

Fiscal Year to Date Collections                    $170,400.00  

PLEASE PRAY FOR OUR SICK       Bob Hiance, Catherine Norris, Ruth Schnelle, Robert Menninger, Ruth Huddle, 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

Is 5: 1-7                                                           Phil 4: 6-9                                Mt 21: 33-43 (139)    

THIS WEEK                                                                         

TODAY

                        Children’s Liturgy of the Word, 9:00 a.m.

                        Welcome Breakfast, 10:00 a.m. , McCrystal Hall

                        CCD, 10:15 a.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.

                        Rosary Prayer Service, 7:00 p.m.

                        Women’s CRHP #3, 7:00 p.m. , LMR 

                        Benediction, 8:30 p.m.                       

WEDNESDAY          

                        Mass, 6:30 p.m.

                        Parish Night - Catholics in the World by Ed Monahan (The hard copy of the bulletin was incorrect)

THURSDAY 

                        Foresters, 6:00 p.m. , TWR

                        RCIA, 7:00 p.m. , LMR

                        Evening of Reflection, 7:00 p.m. , Gym

                        Choir, 7:30 p.m.                       

FRIDAY        

                        Pet Blessing, 2:20 p.m. , Parking Lot                                                   

SATURDAY  

                        “Women in the Bible”- Fr. Tim Schehr, 9:00 a.m. , McCrystal Hall  

NEXT SUNDAY

                        Blood Pressure Screening after all masses                                                       

 IN OUR PARISH

FROM THE PASTOR   There are major feasts in the Church’s liturgical calendar - Christmas, Easter, Christ the King, the Feast of All Souls - but there are also many minor feasts as well, such as optional remembrances of saints - called optional memorials - and the smaller feasts of the Blessed Mother, such as the feasts of the Birth of Mary or Our Lady of Sorrows.  There is no way to celebrate all of the minor feasts in the calendar, but the Church never intended everyone to celebrate all feasts.  They are there to satisfy a local need or a private devotion, or to offer opportunities for opening ourselves to new devotions.  Sometimes a minor feast is celebrated only in one part of the world, or by only one group of people, such as a religious order.  Sometimes a larger, less homogeneous group, such as a large parish, may have small groups within it, or even individuals, celebrating different feasts as devotions.  If one could step back and view the celebrations of different feast within the Church from a distance, one would see a large tapestry of devotion to God, of many various colors and textures.  What I hope to do each year is take different small feasts and highlight them in some way.  The purpose is not to make a small feast into a major one, but to suggest different ways you might enhance your devotional life.  You might find that a certain devotion or prayer particularly appeals to you, and you might make it your own.

            The Feast of Our Lady of the Rosary comes on 7 October, which is Tuesday of next week.  To celebrate it, I thought we could pray the different official mysteries throughout the day.  After the 8:00 a.m. Mass I will lead the Sorrowful Mysteries.  The school children will lead us in the Joyful Mysteries at 11:00 a.m. and in the Glorious Mysteries at 2:45 p.m.   Finally, the regular rosary group will lead us in the Luminous Mysteries at 7:00 p.m.   All rosaries will be prayed in the church.  Every devotion is not for everyone, but I invite you to participate in some or all of our observance of this feast.  Let us continue to deepen our prayer life, both individually and as a parish.   

OUR DEEPEST SYMPATHY    is extended to the family and friends of Andrew Gall who passed away last week.  Please remember him and his family in your prayers.

WELCOME BREAKFAST    sponsored by the Social Life Committee, will be held today, 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. 

MARKET DAY    Are you still filling up your freezer after the blackout?  Order from Market Day this week, and help your parish and school in the process.  The website - www.marketday.com - allows you to order and pay online, or pay when you pick up your order, using code #7756 to indicate St. Catherine.  The order blank can also be filled out and dropped off at the school office before Friday morning.  Delivery date is Thursday, Oct. 2, from 5:30-6:30 at McCrystal Hall and staffed by our seventh and eighth grade families.  Last month we made $300 and are donating a tenth of that to the St. Augustine Food pantry in Covington .  Any questions or problems, please call Matt Connolly at 750-2385.

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.

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.

PLAYERS VARIETY SHOW   The St. Catherine Players theatre group invites you to a night of song, dance, dessert, and more! As a warm-up for our 2009 season you're invited to come and share your talents. Never performed with us before?  Now is your chance to shine. Contact Suzanne Truesdell at truesdells@nku.edu or 859-496-0754 to participate or for more information. Then join us Saturday, October 18^th at 7pm for bite-sized desserts and an evening of entertainment.

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.

IN OUR DIOCESE

IMPACT OUR NATION WITH PRAYER   Our country, our culture, yes, even our own families are in desperate need of prayer.  Only God, through Jesus and Mary, can guide us through the moral and social crises that we face.  During the month of the Rosary, St. Joseph Church in Cold Spring will take part in the Public Square Rosary Crusade in conjunction with over 3000 rallies throughout the nation.  St. Joseph will host a Holy Rosary with Prayers for Our Nation on Saturday, October 11^th, from 11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. in front of the church at 4011 Alexandria Pike.  Just show up with rosary in hand or we'll give you one there.

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.

THE 4TH EUCHARISTIC FESTIVAL OF PRAISE   will be held on Saturday, October 11^th from 7:30pm-9:30pm at St. Pius X Catholic Church, 348 Dudley Road , Edgewood , KY 41017-2609 . We will have Eucharistic Adoration, praise and worship music, and opportunities for confession.  Fellowship will follow. For more information contact: Dana Shelton at (513)374-6364 or email at sheltd@aol.com or go to our website www.eucharisticfop.org.

FALL CRAFT FAIR    sponsored by the Villa Madonna Academy PTAO will be held on Saturday, October 18^th from 9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.   Many new and returning vendors are participating.  A bake sale will also be held during show hours.  The event will take place in the VMA gymnasium at 2500 Amsterdam Road , Villa Hills.  Admission is $3.00 for adults, children under 18 are free.

GOLF OUTING     sponsored by St. Therese Holy Name/Athletic Club to be held on Sunday, October 26^th at Hickory Sticks Golf Course. There will be a 1:00 p.m. shotgun start/scramble. Cost is $80.00 per golfer and includes a hot lunch and dinner ($70 if paid and registered on or before Friday, October 3). Ladies and Seniors 60+ $60.00 ($50.00 if paid before October 3). Beverages all day, dinner between 6:00 - 7:00 p.m. at St. Therese Church undercroft. For more information or to make reservations please call Scott Muck at 356-0176 or Ron Bertsch at 581-5790.  

CRAFTERS NEEDED!  St. Joseph ’s PTO is very proud to be hosting its 16^th annual Craft Show on Saturday, Nov 8^th, in Memorial Hall, St. Joe’s Cold Spring. We hope that you will share your creativity and join us for another successful show! The deadline for return of applications is Oct. 1^st and tables needing electricity and wall space are on a first come, first serve basis. Thank you for helping us make this craft show another great fund-raiser for our school. Questions and applications please contact Anita Neufelder at (859) 363-0314 or aneufelder@netzero.com.

ELSEWHERE  

STAGETTE   sponsored by the Southgate Fire Department, will be held on Friday, October 10^th at the Southgate Community Center .  Doors open at 6:00 p.m. and dinner will be served at 7:00 p.m.   Admission is $15.00, reservations are suggested.  Please call Cathy at 441-3683.