Sa int Catherine of Siena Church

February 15, 2009                                                                   

MONDAY - February 16^th                   

            8:00 a.m.  Rosemary Busche

TUESDAY - February 17^th  

8:00 a.m.  Special Intention                             

WEDNESDAY - February 18^th   

            6:30 p.m.  Marion Wildhaber

THURSDAY - February 19^th  

            8:00 a.m.  Mary Schuchter

FRIDAY - February 20^th

            9:00 a.m.  Chris Hensley         

SATURDAY - February 21^st         

            8:00 a.m.  In Thanksgiving

            4:30 p.m.  Burnetta Traylor

SUNDAY - February 22^nd     

            9:00 a.m. Helen & Ed Roth & Children

          11:30 a.m. Members of the Parish

GIFT BEARERS   February 21^st & 22^nd             

  4:30 p.m.  Jan & Patty Arnett

  9:00 a.m.   Bruce & Kris Mirrielees & Family

  11:30 a.m.  Kristen Bruce & Mary Hoffman

EXTRAORDINARY MINISTERS OF THE EUCHARIST     February 21^st & 22^nd  

4:30 p.m.   Karma Klingenberg, Abby Schwarber, Eric Schwarber, Molly Stuntebeck, Sue Ann Freeman,

                  Katie Kohrs, Elizabeth Brennan, Jared Leick

9:00 a.m.   Mindy Hoarston, Tina Smith, Cole Little, Karen Little, Karen Owens, Carter New, Tom

                   New, Jennifer Cox

11:30 a.m.  Bob Rulli, Elise Rulli, Greg Hoffman, Sarah Hoarston, T.J. Schowalter, Angie Simons, Rita

                    Byrd, Abby Durso

LECTORS   February 21^st & 22^nd    

4:30 p.m.   Carrie Bleser, Jim Hils

9:00 a.m.   Amy Bass, Dave Barth

11:30 a.m.  David Placke, Laura Brennan  

SERVERS SCHEDULE    February 16^th - 22^nd           

8:00 a.m.   - Monday

                          Noah Connolly, Laura Bunning

8:00 a.m. - Tuesday

                          Caroline Holmes, Jacob Hensley

6:30 p.m. - Wednesday

                           Sarah Rath, Olivia Owens

8:00 a.m. -Thursday

                          Bethany Metzner, Will Lampe

9:00 a.m. - Friday

                           Sam Little, Ellie New, John Lampe

8:00 a.m. - Saturday

                           James Johnson, Nicholas Mohr

4:30 p.m. - Saturday

                          Coleman Holmes, Reid Seiter, Daniel Connolly

9:00 a.m. - Sunday

                         Sarah Schweitzer, Matt Farney, Jill Hamilton

11:30 a.m. - Sunday

                          Connor Bleser, Madison Volk, Mark Hans

GREETERS SCHEDULE     February 21^st & 22^nd    

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

9:00 a.m.   Ken Duff, Nancy Miller, Dan & Bev Walsh

11:30 a.m.  Pat & Katie Desmond

SUNDAY COLLECTION RECAP

02/1/2009                       02/3/2008

Weekly Offering                                            $17,417.00                    $19,881.00

Weekly Budget                                              $18,035.00

Number of Registered Families                    711

Number of Families Contributing                  182

Fiscal Year to Date Collections                    $571,607.00

PLEASE PRAY FOR OUR SICK    Mark Spica, John Bourke, 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 43: 18-19, 21-22, 24b-25                            2 Cor 1: 18 -22                         Mk 2: 1-12 (80)

THIS WEEK

TODAY

                        Stewardship Fair, after all masses

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

                        CCD, 10:15 a.m.

                        St. Catherine Players, 7:00 p.m , McCrystal Hall

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

MONDAY     

                        No School – President’s Day

                        St. Catherine Players, 7:00 p.m. , McCrystal Hall

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

TUESDAY

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

                        Confessions, 5:30 p.m.

                        Liturgy & Spiritual Life, 6:30 p.m. , LMR

                        Rosary Prayer Service, 7:00 p.m.

                        Benediction, 8:30 p.m.                       

WEDNESDAY

                        Mass, 6:30 p.m.

                        State of the Parish Address, following mass

                        Children’s Ministry, following mass

                        Youth Group, following mass                                                                       

THURSDAY 

                        RCIA, 7:00 p.m. , LIB 

                        Choir, 7:30 p.m.                                                                                                           

FRIDAY

                        Forester’s Storytime, 6:30 p.m. , LIB                       

SATURDAY

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

                        Confessions, 8:30 a.m.  

NEXT SUNDAY

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

 IN OUR PARISH

STEWARDSHIP FAIR   The Stewardship Fair will be held this weekend, February 14^th & 15^th after all masses.  Be sure to stop by McCrystal Hall to check out all the ways you can become involved at St. Catherine Parish.    

NEW MEMBER WELCOME BREAKFAST   will be held this Sunday, February 15^th after the 9:00 a.m. mass (during the Stewardship Fair).  Please stop by to welcome the newest members of our parish.  

COOKIES AND STORY TIME    Mark your calendars now for the cookies and story time, sponsored by the Foresters, on Friday, February 20^th, from 6:30 - 8:00 . Children in grades K-3 are invited to cookies and story time. Younger children are welcome if accompanied by a parent/guardian. Wear your favorite PJs, bring a warm blanket and join us for some wintry stories and a snack! 6:30-8:00 in the School Library.  

LOOKING FOR A NEW WAY TO PREPARE FOR LENT?    Then the women’s parish retreat may be just what you need.  Reservations are filling up fast, but there are still a few openings for the retreat on Feb 20 - 22 at Marydale Retreat Center .  All women of the parish are welcome and encouraged to attend.  If you are interested, please contact Jennie Cox at 441-4322.    

FIRST MEETING OF THE NEW MEN'S FELLOWSHIP GROUP will be Saturday morning, February 21^st in the meeting room next to the library.  There will be coffee and donuts starting at 6:30 a.m. followed by a ONE HOUR fellowship. Answer the call format will be used.  The meeting will end at 7:55 AM for those who wish to attend the 8:00 AM Mass. For more info or questions contact David Garner (859)466-7052 dm_garner@yahoo.com or Dennis Hicks (513)652-1224 dhicks@chiquita.com.  

HIGH SCHOOL RETREAT    All high school students from St. Catherine parish are invited to the retreat at Marydale on March 7^th & 8^th.  Make plans now to attend this incredible weekend!  Please contact Brian Cox at 441-4322 with any questions or to make a reservation.  

ATTENTION SERVERS AND EUCHARIST MINISTERS   New schedules are ready for pick up in the back of church.  

FISH FRY VOLUNTEERS ARE NEEDED   St. Catherine’s Social Life Committee will again be sponsoring 2 Lenten Fish Frys on March 6^th & 20^th.  If you would like to volunteer for either or both days, please contact Mary Meyer at 291-7771.   

WOMEN’S CRHP WEEKEND     was inspirational and refreshing.  Women’s Team 3 would like to express appreciation to everyone who assisted with the weekend.  Thanks to Father Stef who gave guidance and support; the groups who provided food; the people who provided the set-up and clean-up; the parish staff who were cooperative; Dan Walsh who provided music; and, the community who prayed for the success of the week-end.  The Holy Spirit was with the team throughout the year of preparation and especially during the week-end.  Please continue to prayer for Team 4 as they begin their spiritual journey of renewal.  

IN OUR DIOCESE

UPCOMING FISH FRY     St. Therese Parish is sponsoring a Fish Fry during Lent this year. Beginning Ash Wednesday and every Friday with the exception of March 20th & April 10th. Time 5 to 8 p.m. Dinner $6.75 consisting of Fried or Baked Cod, Macaroni & Cheese or Fries and Cole Slaw, Dessert. Cheese pizza by the slice may also be purchased. Come join a fun evening of food and socializing with old friends and neighbors. Hope to see you there!

JOB OPPORTUNITY - ACTIVITIES COORDINATOR   The Sisters of Notre Dame, located in Covington, KY, are currently seeking an experienced, part-time (approximately 25 hours /week) Activities Coordinator to develop, coordinate, and implement activities for the community members.  Activities will provide opportunities for enrichment, stimulation, enjoyment, and education. Qualified applicants will have previous work experience planning, organizing, and leading enrichment activities in an assisted living or a long-term care facility.  Some college education and/or a certification in recreation therapy preferred.  Benefits include medical insurance, paid holidays, paid vacation and sick time, pension, and 401(k) plan.  If interested in working in this home-environment, please contact the HR Department: humanresources@sndky.org  Sisters of Notre Dame  1601 Dixie Highway, Covington, KY 41011,  859-291-2040.  

INTERESTED IN TRAVEL?    Fr. Joe Boschert will lead a tour to Niagara Falls/Toronto, Canada .  The tour will be a 5 day/4 night tour.  The tour will be from June 22^nd - 26^th, 2009 .  Cost is $429.00 per person.  Remember, to enter Canada or Mexico , you need to have a passport or a passport card.  The passport card is about half the cost of a passport, but it can only be used for Canada & Mexico .  If interested in the tour, please call Fr. Joe at 442-0132 for a free brochure or for further information.  

ELSEWHERE

BE CONCERNED EASTER PROGRAM    Be Concerned is currently in need of candy, children’s activity books, small toys, shampoo, deodorant, body wash, body lotion and laundry detergent for the Easter program for its customers.  If you can help, or for more information, call Brenda Young or Paul Gottbrath at (859) 291-1340

KINDERGARTEN REGISTRATION    for the Ft. Thomas school district will be held on Thursday, February 19^th from 8:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. Registration will be held at each of the 3 elementary schools. Registration is not based on a first come, first served basis for the morning vs. afternoon sessions.  If requests exceed the class size limit, then a lottery will be held.  Please bring the child’s certified birth certificate, social security number and proof of residence to the registration.  If you have any questions, call the elementary school or (859)815-2011.

HIGHLANDS MIDDLE SCHOOL PRESENTS “SEUSSICAL, JR.”   Watch all of your favorite Dr. Seuss characters come to life on stage including Cat in the Hat, Horton the Elephant, Gertrude McFuzz, Lazy Mayzie and all of the Whos of Whoville!  Performances will be on Thursday, February 19^th thru  Saturday, February 21^st at 7:00 pm; Sunday, February 22^nd at 2:00 p.m. and Monday, February 23^rd at 7:00 p.m.   All performances will be at the Performing Arts Center in Highlands High School .  Tickets cost $7 for students and $9 for adults and are RESERVED SEATING only. Purchase tickets in advance online at www.showtix4u.com. Any remaining unreserved tickets can be purchased at the door one hour prior to each show.  

SAVE THE DATE - CASINO NIGHT - MARCH 21^st     The Southgate Optimist Club presents CASINO NIGHT on Saturday, March 21st from 6:00 p.m. to 12:00 a.m. at the Southgate Community Center . The evening features a Texas Hold'em Tournament, Silent Auction, Blackjack, Big 6, Split the Pot, Pull Tabs and various casino type games. There will be NCAA Basketball Games on big screen TV so join us for a fun-filled evening. Cost is $10.00 at the door which includes your drinks and snacks for the evening. For more information, contact Steve Bridewell at 781-4848 or sgoptimist@yahoo.com