Sa int Catherine of Siena Church

October 11, 2009                                                                    

MONDAY – October 12^th                    

            8:00 a.m.   William O. Bourke

TUESDAY – October 13^th   

8:00 a.m.   Cyril Hillman

WEDNESDAY – October 14^th  

            6:30 p.m.   Clare Rolf

THURSDAY – October 15^th  

            8:00 a.m. Katherine Bezold

FRIDAY – October 16^th          

            8:45 a.m.   Tom Johnson – Special Intention

SATURDAY – October 17^th              

            8:00 a.m.  Fr. Larry Schaeper – Special Intention

            4:30 p.m. R.J. Wagner

SUNDAY – October 18^th                  

9:00 a.m.   Members of the Parish

          11:30 a.m.   Gene Smith

  GIFT BEARERS   October 17^th & 18^th   

  4:30 p.m. Norb & Rosemary Wormald

  9:00 a.m.  Dave & Sherry Guidugli

  11:30 a.m. Jim & Chris Owens & Family

EXTRAORDINARY MINISTERS OF THE EUCHARIST     October 17^th & 18^th       

4:30 p.m. Mindy Hoarston, Sarah Hoarston, Carol Gessner, Don Gerrein, Cathy Halloran, Jared Leick,

                 Mary Jamell, Elizabeth Hamberg

9:00 a.m    Judy Rose, Madison Freeman, Kim Dunn, Kelsey Dunn, Don Greis, Debbie Truesdell, Sarah 

                  Farney, Jennifer Farney

11:30 a.m. Mark Hopkins, Anne Hopkins, Peggy Dziech, Dave Dziech, Tom Kaelin, Caroline

       Kaelin, Tom New, Carter New

LECTORS       October 17^th & 18^th        

4:30 p.m. Bethany Metzner, Marcia Adkins 

9:00 a.m.   Tom Lampe, Mary Ellen Braun

11:30 a.m. Raymond Schlosser, Jim Deavy

SERVERS SCHEDULE    October 12^th & 18^th        

8:00 a.m.   - Monday

                          Connor Bleser, Laura Brannon

8:00 a.m. – Tuesday

                           Mac Franzen, Luke Wormald

6:30 p.m. – Wednesday

                          Luke Lindeman, Michelle Murrin

8:00 a.m. – Thursday

                          Bethany Metzner, Eric Miller

8:45 a.m. – Friday

                          Coleman Holmes, Devin Dupont, Matthew Schnelle  

8:00 a.m. – Saturday

                          Kelsey Thiel, Isabella Schultz

4:30 p.m. – Saturday

                           Mackenzie Freeman, Samantha Crockett, Madison Little

9:00 a.m. - Sunday

                           Mark Hans, Teresa Metzner, Rachel Murrin

11:30 a.m. - Sunday

                            Robby Cox, Abby Schweitzer, Reid Seiter

GREETERS SCHEDULE    October 17^th & 18^th                 

4:30 p.m.   eleH Grace Kuhnhein, Carol Adams

9:00 a.m.     Mike & Carol Desmond, Sr. Ellen Eckerle, Tom & Ruth Beck

11:30 a.m.  Greg & Lynda Hoffman, Mike Brown

SUNDAY COLLECTION RECAP

9/27/2009                        9/28/2008

Weekly Offering                                            $16,414                          $17,832

Weekly Budget                                              $20,991          

Number of Registered Families                    681

Number of Families Contributing                  201

Fiscal Year to Date Collections                    $195,466

Social Concerns (September 2009)               $187

PLEASE PRAY FOR OUR SICK   Bernie Hillman, Helen Ficker, Janet Devoto, Mary Kelso, 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 53: 10-11                                         Heb 4: 14-16                           Mk 10: 35-45 (146)

THIS WEEK

TODAY         

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

                        CCD, 10:15 a.m.

                        St. Catherine of Siena Club, 12:30 p.m. , McCrystal Hall

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

 MONDAY     

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

TUESDAY

                        Exposition, Canceled.

                        Confession, Canceled.

                        Benediction, Canceled

                        Pro Life Mass, 7:00 p.m. , Cathedral                       

WEDNESDAY          

                        Mass, 6:30 p.m.

                        Liturgy & Spiritual Life, 7:15 p.m. , LMR

                        Men’s Prayer Group, 7:15 p.m. , McCrystal Hall                       

THURSDAY 

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

                        RCIA, 7:00 p.m. , LMR

Choir, 7:30 p.m. , Church

FRIDAY                    

SATURDAY

                        Men’s Fellowship Group, 6:30 a.m. , LMR

            Mass, 8:00 a.m.

                        Confessions following mass                             

NEXT SUNDAY

                        Parish Fest, 4:00 p.m. , Lower Parking Lot                                           

IN OUR PARISH

OUR DEEPEST SYMPATHY    is extended to the family and friends of Alan Stein, who was buried from our parish last week.  Please keep him and his family in your prayers.  

ST. CATHERINE OF SIENA CLUB     will be meeting today, Sunday, October 11^th at 12:30 in McCrystal Hall.  If you’ve always wanted to join in the fun but have never gotten around to it, stop by today and see what you’ve been missing! You’ll be glad you did!

BUS FOR PRO LIFE MASS    If you are interested in attending the Mass on Tuesday, October 13^th and the reception for a short time, St. Catherine will have a bus available to take people and bring them back.  The bus will leave promptly at 6:15 p.m. from the St. Catherine parking lot. We will stay at the reception for 30 minutes before returning to St. Catherine.  Seating is limited, so if you would like to reserve a seat, please call the parish office at 441-1352.

PLEASE TAKE NOTE   Due to the Diocesan Pro-Life mass, Exposition, Benediction and Confession will be canceled on Tuesday, October 13^th. 

PARISH FEST 2009     Will be held next Sunday, October 18th, in the lower parking lot beginning at 4:00 p.m. Dinner will be served at approximately 4:30 p.m.  This is a great chance to socialize with fellow parishioners, so make plans to attend!  See insert for more details.  

HELP HOMELESS FAMILIES   through the Interfaith Hospitality Network (IHN) Monday-Wednesday, October 20^th, 21^st, & 22^nd.   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.   

HOMILIES ON CD      Fr. Stef’s September homilies are now available on CD in the back of church.  

ATTENTION ALL LECTORS    The new lector workbooks are available for pick up in the sacristy.  

TUITION ASSISTANCE PROGRAM   The institution of tuition for the current school year comes with the need to assist those families who wish to continue sending their children to St. Catherine but can't financially afford to do so.  We would never want to deny a Catholic Education to any parishioner due to finances.  Therefore, we have established a tuition assistance fund which is now accepting restricted donations for the specific purpose of providing the assistance needed.  As of today, we have awarded $18,470 in assistance with more applications pending.  Thank you to those who have already donated to the fund.  If you would like to make a contribution to the "Tuition Assistance" fund, please contact Mary Brzinski in the parish office.  Thank you.

YOUR LEFT OVER PAINT IS NEEDED!  Throughout the year, we use paint for the Jr High Play set and Love Boat decorations.  Our paint supply is very thin.  If you have left over paint from the last time you painted a room in your house, we’d love to have it.  Latex is the preferred paint since the children/students actually help paint. You can bring it to the school during school hours. Questions, call Tom Kaelin 859-630-3217.

ST. BERNARD FOOD PANTRY   The collection items for October are boxes of instant stuffing and canned sweet potatoes, in preparation for Thanksgiving.  These donations will be taken to the pantry at the end of the month.  One of the corporal works of mercy is “to feed the hungry”.  With your help, we are able to do just that.

USE THOSE KROGER CARDS!!   Thanks to all those who reloaded their Kroger cards last month.  Because of your efforts, we received a check from Kroger for over $800.00!  Remember to keep reloading your cards and encourage your family and friends to do the same.  Earning money for the parish doesn’t get much easier!

DON ’T KNOW WHAT TO DO WITH YOUR OLD CELL PHONES?  "I Am 2013" is a group of current Freshman at NCC and HHS working together on community outreach.  Our current project is collecting Cell Phones for Soldiers.  These old cell phones are recycled and in return, minutes are given to our soldiers in Iraq and Afganastan.  We will be heading out for a door to door campaign on Sunday Oct 18 from 5-7pm .  Cell phones may also be dropped off at St. Catherine of Siena church office.  Questions call Tammy Schroder 781-2412.

IN OUR DIOCESE

PRO- LIFE MASS   The Pro-Life committee comes together as a Diocese at the annual Diocesan Pro-Life mass on Tuesday, October 13^th at 7:00 p.m. at the Cathedral Basilica.  The Bishop will celebrate Mass with many of our Diocesan priests, calling all to proclaim the Gospel of Life.  The rosary will be prayed at 6:15 p.m. and the homilist for the Mass will be Fr. Rick Wurth.  A reception will be held following mass in Howard Hall where community resources in support of life will be on display.

PRO- LIFE FACTS     Myth: There is no difference between Natural Family Planning (NFP) and artificial methods of contraception. Reality: NFP methods are different from and better than artificial contraception because: They cooperate with, rather than suppress, a couple's fertility; Can be used both to achieve and avoid pregnancy; Call for shared responsibility and cooperation by husband and wife; Require spousal communication; Foster respect for and acceptance of the total person; Have no harmful side effects; Are virtually cost free.  NFP is unique because it enables its users to work with the body rather than against it. Fertility is viewed as a reality to live, not a problem to be solved.

THE ST. VINCENT DE PAUL SOCIETY    will be collecting donated goods (furniture, household items, appliances, clothing, shoes, toys, non-perishable food, personal care items, etc.) in the St Joseph Church   (Cold Spring) parking lot on Saturday, Oct 31^st ( 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM ) and Sunday, Nov 1^st ( 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM ).  Your generosity is greatly appreciated.

BABY LOVE BINGO    being held Sunday, November 1^st at St. Joseph Memorial Hall (behind school buildings) 4011 Alexandria Pike, Cold Spring.  Doors open at 12:30 with Reservations, sales of Raffles and split the pot, Snacks, Refreshments, Lunch( 1:00pm ), and Dessert. Bingo games will begin at 2:00pm . Cost is $15.00 per person, proceeds will benefit local agencies helping Mothers and Babies in need: CareNet Pregnancy Services, New Hope Center , Brighton Center , Madonna House, BirthRight, and RoseGarden Mission Center . Please also bring a new or gently used BABY SHOWER GIFT (unwrapped) to donate. Information and Reservations call: Sheila H. -781-3254, Patti H. -781- 31115 or Kay S. 441-2712

THE WINNERS’ CIRCLE    Newport Central Catholic’s grand event will be held on Saturday, November 7^th at the Syndicate Restaurant in Newport . The evening will include a night of fun with cocktails, hors d’oeuvres, dinner, live auctions, silent auctions, and dancing. The event will also feature the Thoroughbred $5000 Grand Raffle. Raffle tickets will cost $50 and only 250 tickets will be sold. Proceeds from this event will be used to enhance the already excellent Catholic education offered at NCC , by providing the best learning environment with the most up-to-date tools needed to educate our students. In addition, monies raised will benefit the NCC Education Endowment Fund. The cost is $75 per person which includes hors d’oeuvres, dinner, drinks, dancing and a great night to socialize. Sponsorship opportunities are also available. For reservations or more information please contact the NCC Development Office at (859) 292-0001. Reservations are due Friday, October 23^rd.

ELSEWHERE

30+CATHOLIC SINGLES   will be hosting a Halloween Dance (Costumes Optional) on Saturday, October 17th, from  7pm-11pm .  Free Dance Lesson 7pm-8pm   Cost is $10 and includes appetizers, snacks, soft drinks, water, bee.  Immaculate Heart of Mary Church 7820 Beechmont Avenue Cincinnati , Ohio 45255 .   For more information call Tom at 513-708-4297 or email thirtypluscs@catholicweb.com   or visit our website at www.thirtypluscs.catholicweb.com.   

YEAR FOR PRIESTS

JUNE 19, 2009 – JUNE 19, 2010

This week, please pray for Rev. Thomas Franxman of Blessed Sacrament Parish and the Rev. Joseph Gallenstein of St. Anthony Parish.