Sa int Catherine of Siena Church

June 7, 2009                                                                

MONDAY – June 8^th                

            8:00 a.m.  Don Walz

TUESDAY – June 9^th          

8:00 a.m.    Shirley Schaeffer

WEDNESDAY – June 10^th       

            6:30 p.m.   Mark Spica

THURSDAY – June 11^th  

            8:00 a.m.   Bill Mohr

FRIDAY – June 12^th   

            8:00 a.m.   Jean Fay

SATURDAY – June 13^th     

            8:00 a.m.   Robert Heise

            4:30 p.m.   R.J. Wagner

SUNDAY – June 14^th               

            9:00 a.m.    Members of the Parish

          11:30 a.m.    Jack Von Bokern  

GIFT BEARERS   June 13^th & 14^th    

  4:30 p.m.  Kelly & Dave Glaser

  9:00 a.m.  Greg & Elaine Gall & Family

  11:30 a.m. Jeff & JoAnn Prigge

EXTRAORDINARY MINISTERS OF THE EUCHARIST     June 13^th & 14^th    

4:30 p.m.   Caitlyn Shepherd, Don Gerrein, Bob Nestheide, Kathy Nestheide, Thomas Dorgan, Nancy

                   Dorgan, Abby Durso, Rita Byrd

9:00 a.m     Chuck Miller, Kathy Woltermann, Linda Schuchter, Tammy Schroeder, Ceil Dorger, Mary

                   Jane Uhl, T.J. Schowalter, Will Brannon

11:30 a.m. JoAnn Ficker, Kim Lampe, Pat Brennan, Joan Broering, Sam Koehl, Bob Rulli, Elise Rulli,

                  Connor Devoto

LECTORS       June 13^th & 14^th   

4:30 p.m.   Rosemary Wormald, Jeff Rosenstiel

9:00 a.m.    Joe Fischer, Larry Beiting

11:30 a.m.  Chris Capal, Cassie Juniet  

SERVERS SCHEDULE    June 8^th - 14^th           

8:00 a.m.   - Monday

                          Brett Marzano, Noah Connolly

8:00 a.m. – Tuesday

                          Luke Lindeman, Sarah Rath               

6:30 p.m. – Wednesday

                          Kelsey Thiel, Devin Dupont

8:00 a.m. – Thursday

                          Jacob Hensley, Taylor Anne Walz

8:00 a.m. – Friday

                          Sydney Kroger, Caroline Holmes

8:00 a.m. - Saturday

                           Cheryl Johnson, Patsy Harrington

4:30 p.m. – Saturday

                          Abby Schweitzer, James Johnson, Kelsey Hensley

9:00 a.m. - Sunday

                          Connor Bleser, Colin Dupont, Patrick Towles

11:30 a.m. - Sunday

                           Megan O’Brien, Reid Seiter, Ava Abner

GREETERS SCHEDULE    June 13^th & 14^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

05/24/2009                     05/25/2008

Weekly Offering                                            $14,537                          $13,900

Weekly Budget                                              $15,258

Number of Registered Families                    671

Number of Families Contributing                  138

Fiscal Year to Date Collections                    $838,237

DPAA Update                                                Pledges                       Goal                            Over

                                                                        $56,759                       $53,100                       $3,659

PLEASE PRAY FOR OUR SICK   Jim Rolf, Thelma Farney, 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

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

THIS WEEK  

TODAY         

                        Blood Pressure Screenings after masses

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

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

MONDAY     

                        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.                                                                    

THURSDAY 

                        Choir, 7:30 p.m. , Church                                                        

FRIDAY

                        Outdoor Concert, 7:00 p.m.                                                

SATURDAY

                        Festival, 5:30 p.m.                       

IN OUR PARISH

OUR DEEPEST SYMPATHY   is extended to the family and friends of Leroy Herb, who passed away last week.  Please remember him and his family in your prayers.  

WELCOME FR. BOB!!!  As many of you know, our very own Deacon Bob has been ordained and we have been blessed to have him assigned to St. Catherine.  Beginning July 1, he will officially be the “Parochial Vicar”, so you will be seeing him in the parish office as well as celebrating mass. If you haven’t already done so, be sure to congratulate and welcome him!  

THANK YOU   to St. Catherine school and parish for your generosity to the St. Bernard Parish Food Pantry.  I am surprised and delighted at all of the food items donated.   God Bless, Sr. Maddelena Guidugli  

CORPUS CHRISTI      Immediately following all 3 weekend masses next weekend, June 13^th & 14^th, you are invited to remain in church for 15 minutes of adoration and benediction to celebrate the Solemnity of the Body & Blood of Christ.  This is a great time to reflect on the mysteries of our faith and Christ’s real presence, alive, in the Eucharist. 

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.

THE NEW SCHEDULES   for servers and Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion are available in the back of church by the Rossford exit.  Please pick up your schedule.

WANT TO BECOME MORE INVOLVED IN YOUR PARISH?   Consider serving God and our parish by becoming a Lector or an Extraordinary Minister of Holy Communion.  If you would like more information on these ministries contact Mary Brown at 441-2964 for Lector details or Kim Lampe for Extraordinary Minister details. 

VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL    Plans are underway for this year’s VBS, which will be held August 3^rd – 7^th.  In order for VBS to be successful, we need lots of volunteers.  If you are interested in helping, please contact Kim Kruer at (859)462-2856.  This is a great opportunity for junior high and high school students to earn service hours.  All volunteers over the age of 18 must be Virtus trained.  To register as a volunteer or participant, please complete the form included in this bulletin.

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.

FESTIVAL NEWS

OUTDOOR CONCERT (ADULTS ONLY)     Join fellow parishioners at St. Catherine’s on Friday, June 12^th at 7:00 p.m. for an evening of entertainment provided by our very own parish musicians.  You will be entertained by the talents of parishioners Jon Guth, Eric Vieth, Dan Walsh, Gary Devoto and Kurt Dupont, as well as a few others.  Adult beverages will be available for purchase at a minimal price.  This is meant to be a night of relaxing fun before the hard work of festival night begins.  Please make plans to attend - you’ll be glad you did!  

VOLUNTEERS NEEDED     for set-up on Thursday and Friday evening, and clean-up immediately following the festival.  Please call Tim Reynolds at (859)512-1313 if you are able to help with either one.  Also needed are workers (high school age or older) for the interactive inflatables.  If interested in working a shift, please contact the parish office at 441-1352.  

MAJOR RAFFLE TICKETS   for the summer festival can still be purchased through the parish office,  Monday – Friday from 9am – 1pm. They can also be purchased the night of the festival.  Tickets are $25 each and an additional $5 if you choose to do the “Lucky Loser/Split the Pot”.  If you have any questions about the raffle, please contact Anita Morris at 781-3307.

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.

THE DIOCESAN CATHOLIC CHILDREN’S HOME    is a residential care and treatment center serving boys and girls, ages 6-12 that have moderate to severe emotional problems.  We are in need of assistance for our festival, June 12-14, which is a major fundraiser.  Donations for our Silent Auction and volunteers are needed.  Please contact Kathy Bohman at 586-4627.  Our children have no voice but yours and mine.  Please prayerfully consider this request.

A EUCHARISTIC PROCESSION    will be led by Bishop Foys around the grounds of the Cathedral Basilica of the Assumption at 2pm on Sunday, June 14^th, on 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.

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.