Sa int Catherine of Siena Church

May 3, 2009                                                                

MONDAY – May 4^th                

            8:00 a.m.  Mary Mattingly

TUESDAY – May 5^th          

8:00 a.m.   Melvin Hoevel                               

WEDNESDAY – May 6^th      

            6:30 p.m.   John McCarthy

THURSDAY – May 7^th       

            8:00 a.m.  Betty Koher

FRIDAY - May 8^th  

            9:00 a.m.  Hank Roth 

SATURDAY - May 9^th  

            8:00 a.m.  Catherine Carroll

            4:30 p.m.   Lorraine Benke

SUNDAY - May 10^th            

            9:00 a.m.   Members of the Parish

          11:30 a.m.   Rosemary Busche

GIFT BEARERS   May 9^th & 10^th   

  4:30 p.m. The Schnelle Family

  9:00 a.m. Chuck & Nancy Miller 

  11:30 a.m. Joe & Kathy Feiertag & Family

EXTRAORDINARY MINISTERS OF THE EUCHARIST     May 9^th & 10^th   

4:30 p.m. Cathy Halloran, Greg Gall, Nancy Dorgan, Thomas Dorgan, Don Gerrein, Kathy Nestheide,

                 Bob Nestheide, Caitlyn Shepherd

9:00 a.m   Chuck Miller, Kathy Woltermann, Ceil Dorger, Mary Jane Uhl, Tamera Schroder, Linda

                  Schuchter, Mary Lou Deavy, James Deavy

11:30 a.m.  Pat Brennan, Kim Lampe, Elizabeth Brennan, JoAnn Ficker, Mark Hopkins, Anne Hopkins,

                   Joan Broering, Sam Koehl

LECTORS       May 9^th & 10^th   

4:30 p.m.  Joe Fischer, Chris Capal

9:00 a.m.  Cassie Juniet, Rosemary Wormald

11:30 a.m. Jefferey Rosenstiel, Dennis Hicks

SERVERS SCHEDULE    May 4^th - 10^th         

8:00 a.m.   - Monday

                          Will Lampe, Paul Grosser

8:00 a.m. – Tuesday

                          Connor Bleser, Laura Brannon

6:30 p.m. – Wednesday

                          Abby Schweitzer, Maria Hils

8:00 a.m. – Thursday

                          Evan Brannon, Whitney Fields

9:00 a.m. – Friday

                          Erin Hochleutner, Robby Cox, Caroline Holmes

8:00 a.m. - Saturday

                          Nicholas Mohr, Devin Dupont

4:30 p.m. – Saturday

                          Mackenzie Freeman, Samantha Crockett, Jill Hamilton

9:00 a.m. - Sunday

                        Stanley Mohr, Madison Volk, Nathan Grosser

11:30 a.m. - Sunday

                        Shae Brennan, Patrick Towles, Daniel Connolly

GREETERS SCHEDULE    May 9^th & 10^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

04/19/2009                     04/20/2008

Weekly Offering                                            $18,673.00                    $12,853.00

Weekly Budget                                              $18,671.00

Number of Registered Families                    668

Number of Families Contributing                  197

Fiscal Year to Date Collections                    $762,715.00

PLEASE PRAY FOR OUR SICK    Walter Milleck, Mary Adams, 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

Acts 9: 26 -31                                                   1 Jn 3:18-24                                         Jn 15: 1-8 (53)WING***

THIS WEEK

TODAY         

                        Blood Pressure Screenings after all masses

                        CCD Closing, 10:15     

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

                        Praise & Worship, 7:00 p.m.

                          - Fr. Thomas Euteneuer           

MONDAY     

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

                        Men’s Group, 8:00 p.m. , McCrystal Hall                                  

TUESDAY

                        Exposition, 3:00 p.m.

                        Confession, 5:30 p.m.

                        Benediction, 8:30 p.m.

                        Rosary Prayer Service, 7:00 p.m.

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

WEDNESDAY

                        Mass & May Crowning, 6:30 p.m.

                        Ice Cream Social following mass

                        in McCrystal Hall                       

THURSDAY 

                        Market Day Pick-up, 5:45 p.m. , McCrystal Hall

                        Foresters, 7:00 p.m. , TWR

                        RCIA, 7:00 p.m. , LIB

                        Choir, 7:30 p.m.                       

FRIDAY

                        Cornhole/Euchre Tournament, 6:30 p.m. , Gym                                               

SATURDAY

                       Confessions, following 8:00 a.m. mass  

                        PTO Flower Sale , 5:30 p.m. , McCrystal Hall                           

NEXT SUNDAY

                        PTO Flower Sale after masses

      IN OUR PARISH

OUR DEEPEST SYMPATHY    is extended to the family and friends of Marie Welsh, who was buried from our parish last week. Please remember to keep them in your prayers.  

PRAYER HOTLINE   If you or someone you know needs prayer, or if you would like to join the group of "pray'ers" please contact Sandy Nagel at 441-6743 to join or to leave a prayer request.  Prayer is one of our greatest gifts from God.  

NEW SERVER AND MINISTER SCHEDULES   are available for pick up in the back of church. Please remember to pick up your schedule.

DON ’T MISS THIS TALK !  Fr. Tom Euteneuer, an exorcist and the president of Human Life International, wants to talk about a hot topic in the church: Exorcism and Deliverance from the Devil! It’s the perfect topic for the Easter Season in which we celebrate Christ’s triumph over the forces of evil. Fr. Euteneuer will speak tonight, Sunday, May 3^rd at 7:00pm at St. Catherine of Siena . Tickets are $5.00 at the door. Seating is limited and will be on a first come basis.  Doors will open at 6:00 pm. If you have any questions call (859)441-3438.

INVITATION FROM THE ST. CATHERINE MEN'S GROUP   Our next meeting will be Monday, May 4^th at 8:00 pm in McCrystal Hall. Our guest speaker will be Men's Group member Norb Wormald, who will help us usher in summer with his presentation on "Catfishing on the Ohio ". Come for the fish stories, stay for the fellowship, drinks, and snacks. (Open to all men of the Parish 21 or older.) We'll also be discussing preparations for the Friday, May 8^th St Catherine Men's Group's Third Annual Cornhole, Euchre & Reds Game on the Big Wall Event (proud to be the longest title for an event in St. Catherine history).

MAY CROWNING    Please join us as we honor our Blessed Mother on Wednesday, May 6^th with a May Crowning ceremony during the evening mass. (This is a change from the original time). We encourage all families to attend and celebrate Mary during the month of May. As is the tradition, second graders will be asked to wear their 1st Communion outfit for the ceremony. Also, we ask everyone to bring a small potted flower that will be planted later on the church grounds. Or, if you prefer, you can bring a cut flower. The Foresters will be sponsoring an ice cream social in McCrystal Hall following the celebration.

CORNHOLE/EUCHRE TOURNAMENT    The St. Catherine’s Men’s Group will be hosting the 3rd Annual Cornhole, Euchre & Reds Game on the Big Wall Event, Friday, May 8th 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.  Contact Rob Hans at 441-5430 or rlhans@fuse.net to register your cornhole team and/or to signup for euchre.

ATTENTION 2009 HIGH SCHOOL SENIORS   St. Catherine of Siena wishes to honor each of you on your successful completion of twelve years of learning on Sunday, May 17^th at the 9:00 a.m. mass, ollowed by a reception in McCrystal Hall.  If you are a graduate this year and do not receive a letter by the end of this week, please call the parish office.

CCD TEACHERS NEEDED     for the 2009-2010 school year.  Candidates must be virtus trained or be willing to become virtus trained and must begin working toward Diocesan Religion Teacher certification.  Interested persons should contact David Kohrs at 859-653-4398 or kohrssd@fuse.net.

UPCOMING NOMINATIONS   We are currently seeking nominations for positions on St. Catherine’s Board of Catholic Education.  Please consider the many gifts you or your fellow parishioners have to offer this group.  Place your nominations(s) in the box that will be located at the back of the church or contact Karen Camm at 781-3330 or k.camm@insightbb.com or Carol Little at 441-4070.  Nominees will be contacted and invited to attend a discernment meeting that will be held in May.

TWO WAYS TO HELP   Care Net Pregnancy Services receives a discount from Wal Mart to purchase diapers, cribs, and car seats.  If you would like to make a donation to Care Net, you could do so by giving them a Wal Mart gift card purchased from our Scrip Program. You will not only be helping out Care Net, but St. Catherine Parish as well.  If you are interested in making this type of donation, please contact Nancy Hassman at 760-3751.

DPAA PARISH REPORT    Throughout its 25 year history, the DPAA has supported ministries that tirelessly serve thousands of people in our Diocese.  Your kindness and compassion have enabled our Church to provide not only life’s material essentials but also critical spiritual and emotional assistance.  These works are done in Christ’s name through your pledge to the Appeal.  To date, 110 families in our parish have given pledges totaling $37,225.00.  May God bless you for your generosity.  If you haven’t made your gift, please do so today, or drop it in the offertory basket next weekend.

IN OUR DIOCESE

GOLF OUTING      Sponsored by Holy Trinity Athletic Club to be held on Saturday, May 16th at Flagg Springs Golf Course, California , Ky.     2:00 PM Shotgun Start, food and drinks at Merkle Hall afterwards.  Cost is $75 per Golfer and $25 per Non-golfer.  If you are interested in playing or making a donation tothis event please contact ChrisWilliams @ 859-442-8684 or chris.williams11@fuse.net.

DAY OF RECOLLECTION   “Renew Your Spirit” on Sunday, May 17^th with featured speaker, Msgr. William Cleves.  The afternoon of Spiritual Renewal, held at St. Charles Lodge, 600 Farrell Dr. , (off Kyles Lane ), Covington , will begin at 12:15 p.m.   Seating is limited and lunch will be provided, therefore reservations are required.  For information or reservations, contact Carolyn Drews at 331-3224 by ay 11^th.  There is no charge for participation.

WE ARE ON A MISSION !     Dr. Dan Sheridan and staff will be going on a medical mission trip to Lynch, Kentucky to help host a two day free clinic, June 12^th – 15^th, offering medical screenings and personal services.  Would you like to help?  We are in need of personal care items such as: toothbrushes, toothpaste, floss, shampoo, conditioner, soap, lotion, deodorant, mouthwash, combs, brushes, razors and band aids; over the counter medications.  We are also accepting non-prescription READING glasses and financial contributions.  We will be collecting these donations at our office, 7827 Alexandria Pike, Alexandria .  You may drop them off between 8 am and 5 pm , Monday thru Thursday.  If you have any questions or concerns, please contact Leah Britt at 859-640-1563 or visit our website www.drdansheridan.com

ELSEWHERE

SPECIAL MOTHER’S DAY CELEBRATION    EWTN’s JOHNNETTE BENKOVIC will share her insights on Spiritual Motherhood. Bring your mother or friend on Saturday, May 9^th to Our Lady of the Holy Spirit Center, Norwood , OH .  Donation $40 for the day.  Go to www.olhsc.org to register or call 513-351-9800.

SINGLES RETREAT   hosted by RIVER, will be held May 29^th - 31^st at the Moye Spiritual Life Center in Melbourne , Ky. The retreat begins at 6:30 p.m. on Friday and concludes at approximately 3:00 p.m. on Sunday after mass and a meal.  Focusing on issues relating to Christian singles today, topics include celebrating the single life, communication, living God’s will and self-evaluation.  The retreat is open to men and women ages 21 and up.  The fee is $95 per person, with a $20 deposit required by May 27^th.  Checks should be made to RIVER and sent to P.O. Box 8395 , Cincinnati , Oh 45208-0395.  Space is limited and registration is first come, first served.  Financial assistance is available if necessary.  For more information, contact Polly Giardina at ollypanna@yahoo.com or (513)722-4144, or Anne Bresnahan at annebresnahan@hotmail.com or (513)833-3361.