Sa int Catherine of Siena Church

September 7, 2008                                                                   

MONDAY - September 8^th                  

            8:00 a.m.   Patsy & Jim Moeller

TUESDAY - September 9^th    

8:00 a.m.  David Bezold

WEDNESDAY - September 10^th

            6:30 p.m.  William Kramer                  

THURSDAY - September 11^th

            8:00 a.m.  Fr. Louis Brinker    

FRIDAY - September 12^th             

            8:00 a.m. Catherine Carroll     

SATURDAY - September 13^th             

            8:00 a.m.  Edna Schultz

            4:30 p.m.  Paula Riedmatter Perrino

SUNDAY – September 14^th   

            9:00 a.m.  Betty Tearney

          11:30 a.m.  Jack Von Bokern

GIFT BEARERS   September 13^th & 14^th  

  4:30 p.m. Mary Jamell & Mary Jane Uhl

  9:00 a.m. Ken & Marie Shields

  11:30 a.m. Jamie & Barbara Smith & Family  

EXTRAORDINARY MINISTERS OF THE EUCHARIST     September 13^th & 14^th

4:30 p.m. Sue Ann Freeman, Jared Leick, Karen Owens, Greg Gall, Caitlyn Shepherd, Bob Nestheide,                  Kathy Nestheide, Kara Lester

9:00 a.m. Tammy Schroeder, Bill Frost, Carol Little, Dan Little, Debbie Truesdell, Judy Rose, Chris Owens,                 Will Brannon   

11:30 a.m.  Alexa Abner, Sue Perkins, Cliff Perkins, Kim Lampe, Joan Broering, Karma Klingenberg, Burke                     Beiting, Ian Hamilton

LECTORS    September 13^th & 14^th

4:30 p.m.   Peggy Bertlesman, Mary Buten

9:00 a.m.   Mary Chris Hiance, Dave Barth

11:30 a.m. Carrie Bleser, Lisa Wormald

SERVERS SCHEDULE     September 8^th - 14^th  

8:00 a.m.   - Monday

                          Laura Brannon, Caroline Holmes

8:00 a.m. - Tuesday

                          Taylor Ann Walz, Coleman Holmes                

6:30 p.m. - Wednesday

                          Laura Bunning, Brandon Vieth

8:00 a.m. -Thursday

                          Noah Connolly, Olivia Owens

9:00 a.m. - Friday

                          Abby Schweitzer, Megan O’Brien, Matthew Schnelle

8:00 a.m. - Saturday

                          Maria Massa, Sarah Rath

4:30 p.m. - Saturday

                          Erin Hochleutner, Ellie New, Stanley Mohr

9:00 a.m. - Sunday

                         Mallory Seidel, Brennan Devoto, Bethany Metzner

11:30 a.m. - Sunday

                          Emily Hicks, Adam Hicks, Nathan Grosser  

GREETERS SCHEDULE     September 13^th & 14^th  

4:30 p.m.   Sandy & Barbara Nagel

9:00 a.m    Bettie Wahlbrink, Rose Schutzman, Louise Roth

11:30 a.m   David & Peggy Dziech, Kelly Kelso

SUNDAY COLLECTION RECAP

8/24/2008                      8/26/2007

Weekly Offering                                            $28,297.00                  16,495.00

Weekly Budget                                              $13,711.00

(5 weeks in August)

Fiscal Year to Date Collections                       $134,001.00

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      

Nm 21: 4b-9                                             Phil 2: 6-11                                          Jn 3: 11-17(638)

THIS WEEK                                                                         

TODAY

                        Blood Pressure Screenings after all masses

                        CCD Opening, 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.

                        Familia, 6:00 p.m. , LMR

                        Pastoral Council, 7:00 p.m. , LIB

                        Rosary Prayer Service, 7:00 p.m.          

                        Benediction, 8:30 p.m.                       

WEDNESDAY          

                        Mass, 6:30 p.m.

                        Parish Night following mass                       

THURSDAY 

                        Choir, 7:30 p.m.

                        Boosters, 7:30 p.m. , McCrystal Hall                                   

FRIDAY   

SATURDAY    

NEXT SUNDAY

                        CLOW, 9:00 a.m.

                        Siena Club, 12:30 p.m              

IN OUR PARISH

SIENA CLUB    Grab your friends, invite your neighbors, shuffle your cards and join the Siena Club on next  Sunday, September 14^th, 12:30 p.m. in McCrystal Hall.  Good friends, good food and a good time.  Don’t miss it!!!  

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. 

STEWARDSHIP OPPORTUNITY     If anyone is interested in becoming an Extraordinary Minister of the Eucharist, please contact Kim Lampe at klampe@fuse.net or 441-9955.  Training for new ministers will be held in the next 2 weeks.

WOULD YOU LIKE TO LIST 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.  

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.

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.

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.

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

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.

"UNITED IN THE FIGHT AGAINST BREAST CANCER"   The 1st Annual HITS for CHICKS Volleyball Game will be held on Tuesday, September 16^th. The match between Bishop Brossart and Newport Central Catholic will be held in the NCC school gym beginning at 5:00 PM .  The purchase of an official "Hits for Chicks" t-shirt will gain you free admittance into the game.  T-shirts will be available to purchase at either of the high schools beginning on September 5.   The cost is $8 for students and $10 for adults. A "memory wall" will be available to remember loved ones who lost their battle with breast cancer.  Breast cancer survivors will be recognized with a special “survivor” t-shirt and will be introduced between matches.  Survivors can register at www.nccvball@hotmail.com.  For more information contact Meredith Sandfoss of Newport Central Catholic at (859) 292-0001 or Mel Webster of Bishop Brossart at (859) 635-2108.  100% of the proceeds will benefit Chicks & Chucks, Inc., a resource for breast cancer patients who are in financial need of products and services.  

RECLAIMING HOSPITALITY AS A CHRISTIAN TRADITION   a day of reflection and insight presented by Dr. Christine D. Pohl. Saturday, October 11^th, 9:30 am-3:00 pm at St. Walburg Monastery, 2500 Amsterdam Rd. , Villa Hills , KY 41017 . Cost is $30 and includes lunch. To register, please call Sr. Justina Franxman at 331-6324 or email her at jfranxmanosb@yahoo.com by October 1.

2008 DOMESTIC NEEDS COMBINED COLLECTION     May God bless you for your stewardship.  Your gift to this collection will fund media programming and projects that promote Gospel values, help college students’ dreams come true by providing tuition assistance, give a hand up to those living in poverty, assist Catholics in remote and poor mission territories to live out their faith under difficult circumstances, and fund evangelization programs that otherwise may be in danger of disappearing among the African American, American Indian, Eskimo and Aleute Communities within the U.S.  If you have not made your gift to Strengthen Your Church at Home, please do so today or next weekend.  Use the envelope you received in the mail or the one included in your parish envelope box.  Make your check payable to the Domestic Needs Collection.  Thank you.

ELSEWHERE

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 has been fighting for his life since then.  This fundraiser is being held to help assist George and 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.