Sa int Catherine of Siena Church

June 14, 2009                                                              

MONDAY – June 15^th              

            8:00 a.m.  Don Walz

TUESDAY – June 16^th          

8:00 a.m.    Shirley Schaeffer

WEDNESDAY – June 17^th       

            6:30 p.m.   Mark Spica

THURSDAY – June 18^th  

            8:00 a.m.   Bill Mohr

FRIDAY – June 19^th   

            8:00 a.m.   Jean Fay

SATURDAY – June 20^th     

            8:00 a.m.   Robert Heise

            4:30 p.m.   R.J. Wagner

SUNDAY – June 21^st                

            9:00 a.m.    Members of the Parish

          11:30 a.m.    Jack Von Bokern

GIFT BEARERS   June 20^th & 21^st     

  4:30 p.m.  Dave & Jan Klocke

  9:00 a.m.  Dan & Carol Little & Family

  11:30 a.m. Rob & Lisa Hans & Family

EXTRAORDINARY MINISTERS OF THE EUCHARIST     June 20^th & 21^st     

4:30 p.m.   Alexa Abner, Jennifer Gilchrist, Tyler Lampe, Dominique Wade, Danielle Wade, Christina

                   Harrington, Greg Gall, Cathy Halloran

9:00 a.m    Louise Roth, Sharon Kohrs, Chris Owens, Carol Adams, Julie Dupont, Jack Rose, Jim

                  Deavy, Mary Lou Deavy

11:30 a.m.  Mike Iker, Jayne Beiting, Leigha Babey, Kevin Prigge, JoAnn Prigge, Anne Hopkins, Mark

                    Hopkins, Elizabeth Brennan

LECTORS       June 20^th & 21^st    

4:30 p.m.   Peggy Bertelsman, Dennis Hicks

9:00 a.m.    Mary Chris Hiance, Jim Hils

11:30 a.m.  Bethany Metzner, Lisa Wormald

SERVERS SCHEDULE    June 15^th - 21^st              

8:00 a.m.   - Monday

                          Luke Wormald, John Lampe

8:00 a.m. – Tuesday

                          Alexandra Guth, Will Lampe

6:30 p.m. – Wednesday

                          Hannah Cox, Olivia Owens

8:00 a.m. – Thursday

                          Jay Kruer, Grant Schwarber

8:00 a.m. – Friday

                          Reid Seiter, Brandon Vieth

8:00 a.m. - Saturday

                           Taylor Anne Walz, Ben Schweitzer

4:30 p.m. – Saturday

                          Madison Volk, Matthew Schnelle, Mac Franzen

9:00 a.m. - Sunday

                          Caitlyn Thiel, Rachel Murrin, Sarah Ruwe

11:30 a.m. - Sunday

                        Sarah Schweitzer, Mark Hans, Evan Mohr

GREETERS SCHEDULE    June 20^th & 21^st        

4:30 p.m.    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

05/31/2009                     06/01/2008                                                                    

Weekly Offering                                            $16,373                          $20,863

Weekly Budget                                              $15,258

Number of Registered Families                    671

Number of Families Contributing                  186

Fiscal Year to Date Collections                    $854,610

DPAA Update                                                Pledges                       Goal                            Over

                                                                        $58,299                       $53,100                       $5,199

PLEASE PRAY FOR OUR SICK   John Bourke, Helen Ficker, Thelma Farney, Norma Wagner, Jim Rolf, 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

Jb 38: 1, 8-11                                      2 Cor 5: 14-17                         Mk 4: 35-41 (95)

THIS WEEK

TODAY         

                        Siena Club, 12:30 p.m. , McCrystal Hall

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

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

MONDAY     

                        Women’s CRHP # 4, 6:30 p.m. , LMR

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

TUESDAY

                        Exposition, 3:00 p.m.

                        Confession – 5:30 p.m.

                        Rosary Prayer Service, 7:00 p.m.

                        Benediction, 8:30 p.m.                                   

WEDNESDAY

                        Mass, 6:30 p.m.

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

 THURSDAY 

                        Choir, 7:30 p.m. , Church                                                        

FRIDAY                                                                       

SATURDAY

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

IN OUR PARISH

NEED SERVICE HOURS?  Junior high and high school students, get an early start on your service hours for next school year.  Dennis Kramer could use help this summer with various projects in school and on the parish grounds.  If you would like to schedule some time to help, please call Dennis at 441-1352, ext. 17.  

ST. CATHERINE SIENA CLUB   will be meeting today at 12:30 p.m. in McCrystal Hall.  Join us for good times, good food and good friends!  This is our last meeting until September, so don’t miss it!  

EXPOSITION OF THE BLESSED SACRAMENT     We are in need of 1 or 2 people to sit in adoration from 6:00pm – 6:30pm every Tuesday.  If you are interested, please contact Cathy Henry at 781-1815.

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.

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

ST. CATHERINE TRAVEL GROUP   is planning a bus trip to New York , Philadelphia and Atlantic City September 19^th – 25^th.  The cost is $559 for 7 days and includes transportation, accommodations, 9 meals, guided tours and tips.  Call 781-3847 or 781-2232 for reservations or more information.

ATTENTION ADULTS     When did you have your last tetanus shot?  Summer is here and the possibility of injury greatly increases.  While we are on the subject, what other immunizations should you have at your age?  Immunization does not stop with childhood.  Pick up a flyer regarding adult immunization in the health ministry pamphlet rack at either of the side doors.  Have a healthy summer from the Parish Health Ministry.

IN OUR DIOCESE

THE SISTERS OF NOTRE DAME   need volunteers to work the booths at their annual 4^th of July festival.  Proceeds from the festival help support their mission in the new Notre Dame Urban Education Center in Covington , the mission in Uganda , East Africa and their retired sisters.  They are also in need of household items, collectables, toys, and gift certificates for their silent auction and flea market.  If you would like to help, please contact Margie Schnelle at 392-8229 or email at mschnelle@sndky.org.  

A EUCHARISTIC PROCESSION    will be led by Bishop Foys around the grounds of the Cathedral Basilica of the Assumption at 2pm today, Sunday, June 14^th, the Feast of Corpus Christi.  All priests, deacons, religious and lay faithful of the Diocese are invited to participate in this celebration.  More information on this celebration will appear in the Messenger.  In the Eucharist the Lord Jesus is with us always.  Through participation in this Eucharistic procession we have the opportunity to give witness to belief in the Real Presence of Jesus in the Eucharist.  Please consider participating in this celebration.  

YEAR OF THE PRIEST   Pope Benedict XVI has declared a Year of the Priest from June 19, 2009- June 19, 2010 , to encourage and establish an intense appreciation for the Catholic priesthood.  The Holy Father’s hope is that in establishing this holy year, clergy, religious, and laity will be drawn to promote the spiritual renewal of priestly ministry and advance the proper understanding of the Catholic priesthood both in the Church and in society.  In the Diocese of Covington, Bishop Roger Foys will inaugurate the Year of the Priest with Benediction of the Blessed Sacrament and 1^st Solemn Vespers for the Solemnity of the Sacred Heart of Jesus at the Cathedral Basilica on Thursday, June 18^th at 7:00 p.m.   All are invited and encouraged to come and pray with and for the priests of our diocese on this joyous occasion.

BROWSING “GOD,”      A Providence Journey retreat exploring how to discover God’s path for you, on June 19^th – 21^st.  Time for prayer, reflection, sharing and input on discerning where and how God is inviting you to live.  This event is for single Catholic women between the ages of 18 and 45.  Held at St. Anne Convent/ Moye Spiritual Life Center in Melbourne , KY.   For more information or to register contact Sr. Fidelis Tracy, CDP at 859-441-0700 ext. 324 or vocation@cdpkentucky.org.

POOL PARTY FOR MIDDLE SCHOOL KIDS       Newport Central Catholic invites incoming 6th and 7th & 8th graders to join the fun! Friday, June 19^th from 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM at the Newport Veteran's Pool (lifeguards will be on duty). Snacks and drinks will be provided. Visit www.ncchs.com for Permission Slip. 

ST. PHILIP'S CHURCH   Route #8, Melbourne, is having their summer festival on Saturday, June 20^th.  Our famous chicken and roast beef dinners are served from 4:30 PM - 8:00 PM .  We have lots of booths, funland for the children & our major raffle.  Drawing for the major raffle will be at 10:30 PM & you do not have to be present to win.  Come & celebrate Father's Day weekend with us!

ELSEWHERE

THRIFT STORE OPEN FOR BUSINESS    809 York Street, Newport . Sponsored by First Baptist Church and Holy Spirit Outreach.  Open Monday, Wednesday and Friday from 9am – noon .  Volunteers welcome.  Proceeds to benefit Food Pantry.

30+Catholic Singles    10 Year Anniversary Dance and Cookout will be held on Saturday, June 20^th at Immaculate Heart of Mary Church "Shelter Building Outside in Back" 7820 Beechmont Avenue Cincinnati . Cost is free.  The Cookout is from 6:30pm-8:30pm and will have Hamburgers, Brats, Hotdogs, Potato Salad and Slaw.   Dancing in the Moonlight outside from 8pm-Midnight and will have Snacks, Softdrinks, Water & Adult Beverages.  For more information call Jane at 513-919-1382 or email thirtypluscs@catholicweb.com or visit our website at www.thirtypluscs.catholicweb.com .

COME AND SEE WEEK   The Sisters of St. Benedict of Ferdinand , Indiana would like to invite single Catholic women 18-40 who have ever considered being a nun, to come live the life with us for a weeklong experience June 26^th - July 2^nd. This Benedictine Life Week will give participants an in-depth look at our life. Those who come will experience our rhythm of prayer, work and recreation. There will be input on monastic life and discernment, as well as time for personal prayer and faith sharing. For more information or to register online, visit www.thedome.org/JoinUs, call Sister Michelle Sinkhorn at 800-734-9999, or email vocation@thedome.org.

LOOKING TO GET OUT OF THE HOUSE AND USE YOUR TALENTS?   We need volunteers with the desire to help lower income working families fulfill homeownership dreams.  Construction and rehab skills are a real plus! Please visit our website at www.honkhomes.org a nonprofit group in Northern Ky.   Stay active and connected by volunteering at HONK.

ATTENTION TRAVELERS!  You can obtain mass schedules for churches throughout the country at www.masstimes.org.