Sa int Catherine of Siena Church

November 1, 2009                                                                 

MONDAY – November 2^nd                             

            8:00 a.m.   Jerry Schoo

            7:00 p.m.   Deceased in Purgatory

TUESDAY – November 3^rd    

8:00 a.m.   Mary Foltz

WEDNESDAY – November 4^th   

            6:30 p.m.   Betty Kocher

THURSDAY – November 5^th   

            8:00 a.m. In Thanksgiving, (Sp.Intention – Walter Grote)

FRIDAY – November 6^th           

            8:45 a.m.   Charles Laber

SATURDAY – November 7^th                 

            8:00 a.m.  Robert Rose

            4:30 p.m.  Lois Keener

SUNDAY – November 8^th                    

9:00 a.m.   Members of the Parish

          11:30 a.m.   Ray Menning  

GIFT BEARERS   November 7^th & 8^th     

  4:30 p.m. Kelly Kelso

  9:00 a.m. Brian & Alison Schwalbach & Family

11:30 a.m. Gary & Teena Devoto & Family  

EXTRAORDINARY MINISTERS OF THE EUCHARIST     November 2^nd, 7^th & 8^th        

7:00 p.m. ALL SOULS MASS   Tom Adkins, Bob Brennan

4:30 p.m. Joy Smith, Alexa Abner, Sue Ann Freeman, Hannah Hochleutner, Kelsey Feeback, Olivia

                 Guth, Greg Gall, Michele Clark

9:00 a.m   Nancy Hassman, Linda Schuchter, Karen Owens, Louise Roth, Sharon Kohrs, Chris Owens,

                 James Deavy, Mary Lou Deavy

11:30 a.m. Lisa Hans, Rob Hans, Jennifer Gilchrist, Bob Rulli, Elise Rulli, Kevin Prigge, JoAnn

                   Prigge, Connor Devoto

LECTORS       November 7^th & 8^th          

4:30 p.m. Mary Chris Hiance, Peggy Bertelsman

9:00 a.m.   Dennis Hicks, Amy Bass

11:30 a.m. Carrie Bleser, Jim Hils  

SERVERS SCHEDULE    November 2^nd - 8^th          

8:00 a.m.   - Monday              

                          Ryan Hans, Eric Miller

7:00 p.m. – Monday

                          Caitlyn Thiel, Kelsey Thiel, Emily Hicks,

8:00 a.m. – Tuesday

                          Abby Schweitzer, Luke Wormald

6:30 p.m. – Wednesday

                          Teresa Metzner, Luke Lindeman

8:00 a.m. – Thursday

                          Megan O’Brien, Michelle Murrin

8:45 a.m. – Friday

                          Robby Cox, Mac Franzen, Laura Brannon  

8:00 a.m. – Saturday

                          Isabella Schultz, Bethany Metzner

4:30 p.m. – Saturday

                           Samantha Crockett, Devin Dupont, Patsy Harrington

9:00 a.m. - Sunday

                           Mackenzie Freeman, Coleman Holmes, Sarah Hicks

11:30 a.m. - Sunday

                            Madison Little, Matthew Schnelle, Lou Bunning

GREETERS SCHEDULE    November 7^th & 8^th                    

4:30 p.m.   eleH Betty Mohr

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

11:30 a.m.  Sheila Carroll  

SUNDAY COLLECTION RECAP

10/18/2009                      10/19/2008

 Weekly Offering                                            $13,644                          $12,291

Weekly Budget                                              $14,610          

Number of Registered Families                    683

Number of Families Contributing                  170

Fiscal Year to Date Collections                    $238,368

PLEASE PRAY FOR OUR SICK   Bernie Hillman, Helen Ficker, 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

1 Kgs 17: 10-16                                               Heb 9: 24-28                           Mk 12: 38-44 (155)

THIS WEEK

TODAY         

                        Feast of All Saints

                        CCD, 10:15 a.m.

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

MONDAY     

                        All Souls Mass, 7:00 p.m.

                        Reception following in McCrystal Hall                                                                                                                                                         

TUESDAY

                        Exposition, 1:30 p.m.

                        Confession, 5:30 p.m. .

                        Benediction, 6:45 p.m.

                        Rosary Prayer Service, 7:00 p.m.

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

WEDNESDAY          

                        Mass, 6:30 p.m.

                        Parish Night – All Saints and All Souls  

THURSDAY 

                        RCIA, 7:00 p.m. , LMR

                        Love Boat Committee, 7:00 p.m. , McCrystal Hall

                        Foresters, 7:00 p.m. , TWR

                        Choir, 7:30 p.m. , Church

FRIDAY        

                        Men’s Retreat, Marydale                                 

SATURDAY

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

                        Men’s Retreat, Marydale

                        Mass, 8:00 a.m.

                        Confessions following mass      

                        Insights Retreat, 8:00 a.m.                                   

NEXT SUNDAY

                        Rite of Commitment for Confirmandi, 9:00 a.m.

                        Blood Pressure Screening

                        St. Catherine Siena Club, 12:30 p.m.

IN OUR PARISH

ALL SOULS MASS    will be held on Monday, November 2^nd at 7:00 p.m.   All are invited to join us as we remember those parishioners who have died this past year.  There will be a reception immediately following mass in McCrystal Hall – everyone is welcome.

PARISH NIGHT   Join us Wednesday, November 4^th after evening mass for our “All Saints” parish night.  Fifth grade school children will participate, dressed as saints, as Fr. Stef gives a brief description of each saint.  We hope the children as well as the adults will stay for this portion.  Next, Fr. Stef will talk about the Saints featured on our church’s stain glass windows.  There will then be a short reception in McCrystal Hall.

ST. CATHERINE MEN’S RETREAT   is being held at Marydale, November 6^th - 8^th.  It will begin Friday night about 6:00 p.m. and end no later than 1:00 p.m. Sunday.   The retreat leader is Fr. Stef and the theme for the weekend is “Praying with Parables”.  Cost is $125.00.  For more information or to make reservations, call Brian Cox @ 441-4322; Bob Hassman @ 653-6014 or Barry Henry @
781-1815.  

ST. CATHERINE SIENA CLUB    Will be holding their monthly meeting next Sunday, November 8^th.  If you are looking for a good way to spend your Sunday afternoon, stop by McCrystal Hall at 12:30 p.m. and join the fun!  There will be cards, food and friends.

6TH ANNUAL WOMEN'S DINNER    presented by the St. Catherine Men's Group will be held on Saturday, November 14^th.  All women of the parish are invited to this one-of-a-kind event! To make a reservation, please fill out the yellow flyer from last weekend's bulletin and drop it at the parish office or put it in the box at the back of church (on the office side). Extra reservation forms are next to the box. Deadline for reservations is Friday, November 6.  

HELP HOMELESS FAMILIES   through the Interfaith Hospitality Network (IHN) Monday-Wednesday, November 16^th, 17^th 18^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. 

ST. CATHERINE MEN'S GROUP MEETING CHANGE     Our meeting scheduled for Monday, November 2^nd has been changed to Monday, December 7^th at 8:00 pm in  McCrystal Hall. Speaker to be announced later. We could still use some 21-or-older male servers and kitchen workers for the 6th Annual Women's Dinner. To volunteer, please call or e-mail Dave Barth. 859-441-0194 or dlb@corsbassett.com. 

STEWARDSHIP OPPORTUNITY    Looking for a way to give back to your parish?  Consider being a greeter at a weekend mass.  The commitment is small, only one mass per month, but the rewards are great!  You will have the chance to welcome fellow parishioners as well as visitors to St. Catherine as they enter mass.  What a great way to not only meet new people, but to help bring the light of Christ to them as well.  This is an important ministry of our parish, as it lets everyone entering our doors know that they are welcome and wanted here.  If you would like to be a part of this, contact Paul and Ann Basham at 781-0012.

SCRIP UPDATE   Gift cards for the following retailers are now available through the Scrip program: Meijer, Gordon Food Service, Aeropostale, Dot’s, Logan ’s Roadhouse, Cold Stone Creamery, Michael’s, and Overstock.com.  Not all of these cards are kept in stock, but they can be ordered.  With Christmas quickly approaching, keep the Scrip program in mind, not only for gift-giving but for your shopping needs as well.  

THANK YOU   to all who responded to the Drop Inn Center ’s needs.  Any sheets, blankets, towels and dish cloths are always needed, they do not have to be new. We go there on the 3^rd Wednesday of the month. Items can be left on our front porch.  Again, many thanks!  Lee & Joanne Niehaus, 40 Rossford Ave.  

NOVEMBER RESTAURANT NIGHTS      Thanks to everyone who participated in last month’s St. Catherine Nights at local restaurants.  We received checks from Applebee’s ($65.36), Skyline ($25), and Papa John’s ($130.25).  Mark you calendars for the upcoming nights: Thursday, November 12^th – Skyline Night ( Highland Heights store only); Sunday, November 15^th – Applebee’s ( Highland Heights ); Wednesday, November 18^th, Papa John’s ( Southgate ).  Our hope is that most parishioners will be able to attend one of these nights – this is an easy way to earn extra money for the parish and it gives the chef in the family a night off!  

HOMILIES ON CD    The October homilies are available on CD in the back of church.  

IN OUR DIOCESE

ATTENTION ALL MEN AND WOMEN     All men and women are invited for an Evening of Reflection with speaker, Brian Patrick, the talk show host of Son Rise Morning Show on Sacred Heart Radio.  Make time for you and the Lord! Friday, November 13^th, 7:00pm at St. Timothy Church’s Brodnick Hall in Union .  Mail $15 Registration fee to Deb Schauberger at 12953 Pavilion Ct. , Union , KY 41091 .  Checks payable to Familia Northern KY.  Walk-ins are welcome, $20 at the door.  Questions?  Contact Robin Welch at 384-8416.   Familia is an affiliate of Mission Network, Sponsored by Regnum Christi.

ST. THERESE PARISH FALL FESTIVAL   will be held on Saturday, November 14, from 6:00 till 11:00 PM .  Delicious Turkey and Roast Beef Dinners and a broad selection of wonderful desserts will be served from 6:00 – 8:00 pm with carryout available. Children’s Games, Major Raffle and plenty of fun for every age. For more information call 441-4374.

FOLLOW ME   Thank you to all who contributed to last week’s special Collection for the Seminarian Education Fund.  Our parish donated $1657.00.  If you have not made your gift, please drop your envelope into the offertory basket today or next weekend.  Please continue to pray for our seminarians, for members of our clergy, and for vocations to the priesthood.

TIME TALENT AND TREASURE MAILING    This week, you will receive a packet regarding the nature of the Time, Talent, and Treasure program. The packet will contain a letter from Fr. Stef, a pledge card and a time and talent form. Please reflect prayerfully upon the gifts you can share with our parish community.  Everyone is called to return a portion of the gifts that God has given you.  Consider the amount of your time, your talent and your treasure that you will share with our parish in the coming year in gratitude for God’s gifts to you.  Please make a conscious effort to examine your current priorities, see where the mission of our parish is placed within them.  Then, adjust your priorities, based upon you obligation to support the work of the Lord.

YEAR FOR PRIESTS

JUNE 19, 2009 – JUNE 19, 2010

This week, please pray for Rev. Msgr. Don Hellmann, retired, and Rev. Robert Henderson, retired.