Sa int Catherine of Siena Church

August 16, 2009                                                                      

MONDAY – August 17^th                      

            8:00 a.m.  Virginia Lorenz, Special Intention

TUESDAY – August 18^th               

8:00 a.m.   Laverne Harris

WEDNESDAY – August 19^th           

            6:30 p.m.   Lee McManus

THURSDAY – August 20^th        

            8:00 a.m. Virginia Duncan

FRIDAY – August 21^st      

            8:00 a.m.   Clare Rolf

SATURDAY – August 22^nd          

            8:00 a.m. William O. Bourke

            4:30 p.m. Gene Smith

SUNDAY – August 23^rd               

            9:00 a.m.   Members of the Parish        

          11:30 a.m.    Ray Menning

GIFT BEARERS   August 22^nd - 23^rd    

  4:30 p.m. Walter & Sherry Milleck & Family

  9:00 a.m.  Brian & Jennie Cox & Family

  11:30 a.m. David & Angie Simons & Family

EXTRAORDINARY MINISTERS OF THE EUCHARIST     August 22^nd - 23^rd    

4:30 p.m. Cathy Halloran, Molly Stuntebeck, Abby Durso, Bob Nestheide, Thomas Dorgan, Nancy

                 Dorgan, Peggy Birkenhauer

9:00 a.m    Julie Dupont, T.J. Schowalter, Tamera Schroeder, Chuck Miller, Kathy Woltermann, Ceil

                 Dorger, Karen Little, Cole Little

11:30 a.m.  Seth Connolly, Cliff Perkins, Sue Perkins, Joan Broering, Pat Brennan, JoAnn Ficker, Kim

                    Lampe, Christina Harrington

LECTORS       August 22^nd - 23^rd    

4:30 p.m.   Cassie Juniet, Chris Capal

9:00 a.m.   Jenny Malmstrom, Mary Buten

11:30 a.m.  Joe Fischer, Larry Beiting

SERVERS SCHEDULE    August 17^th – 23^rd       

8:00 a.m.   - Monday

                          Jay Kruer, Paul Grosser

8:00 a.m. – Tuesday

                           Olivia Owens, Ryan Hans

6:30 p.m. – Wednesday

                          John Lampe, Brandon Vieth

8:00 a.m. – Thursday

                          Alexandra Guth, Sarah Ruwe

8:00 a.m. – Friday

                          Mallory Seidel, Evan Mohr

8:00 a.m. - Saturday

                          Grant Schwarber, Hannah Cox

4:30 p.m. – Saturday

                          Samantha Crockett, Noah Connolly, Matthew Schnelle

9:00 a.m. - Sunday

                           Mackenzie Freeman, Madison Little, Reid Seiter

11:30 a.m. - Sunday

                            Nathan Grosser, Madison Volk, Rachel Murrin

GREETERS SCHEDULE    August 22^nd & 23^rd               

4:30 p.m.    Helen Kovacik, Vera Hughes, James & Becky Broomall

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

11:30 a.m.  Pat & Katie Desmond

SUNDAY COLLECTION RECAP

8/2/2009                          8/3/2008

Weekly Offering                                            $16,151                          $16,714

Weekly Budget                                              $14,678

Number of Registered Families                    676

Number of Families Contributing                  176

Fiscal Year to Date Collections                    $76,329  

PLEASE PRAY FOR OUR SICK   Dr. Paul Kappes, 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

Jos 24: 1-2a, 15-17, 18b                                  Eph 5:21-32                             Jn 6: 60-69 (122)

THIS WEEK

TODAY         

                        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.

                        Boosters, 7:30 p.m. , LIB

                        Benediction, 8:30 p.m.                                   

WEDNESDAY                         

                       Mass, 6:30 p.m.

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

THURSDAY 

                        School Open House, 6:30 pm , Gym                            

FRIDAY                                                                                               

SATURDAY

                        Mass, 8:00 a.m.

                        Confessions following mass        

NEXT SUNDAY

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

IN OUR PARISH

WE WELCOME TO OUR PARISH FAMILY   through baptism: Carden Robert Bozeman, son of Brian and Maria.  May this day be the beginning of a life filled with God's mercy, grace and love, and a future blessed with happiness and hope.

HELP NEEDED     The ceiling in the back of church is in need of refinishing.  If this is something you are able to do, we could use your help.  Please contact Dennis Kramer at 441-1352, ext 17 if you would like to volunteer. 

PLEASE NOTE THIS CHANGE   Effective Tuesday, August 25^th, Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament will end at 6:45 p.m. and Benediction will begin at that time.  Sometime in September, we are hoping to begin Exposition immediately following the 8:00 am mass.  If you would like to sign up for an adoration time, please contact Cathy Henry at 781-1815.

FREE MONEY!!   That is exactly what the Scrip program has to offer.  We can earn money for St. Catherine Parish just by doing what we normally do - buying groceries, putting gas in our car, buying clothes, going out to eat, as well as buying all those back to school supplies!  Best of all, the money is earned without anyone spending anything extra.  This program has an incredible earning potential, but in order for it to work, people have to utilize it.  Buy scrip before shopping and let your parish reap the rewards!!  Scrip gift cards can be purchased in the parish office Monday-Friday and after all weekend masses.

LOST AND FOUND    Over the past several months, there have been several pieces of jewelry found in church or on the grounds.  If you have lost any jewelry, please contact the parish office.

LOVE SINGING YOUR PRAISES TO THE LORD?    Then why not become a member of the St. Catherine Choir?  Over the past few years, the choir has lost several of its members but has not had any new members join.  Practices are held on Thursday evenings at 7:30 pm , September - May.  If you are interested in joining, please call Denise Dirkes at the parish office - 441-1352, extension 15.

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

ST BERNARD FOOD PANTRY COLLECTION     We are once again going to be collecting items every month to be donated to the food pantry.  The item being collected this month is family size peanut butter.  You can drop off your donation to the parish office or in the vestibules at the side entrances to church. 

LOOKING FOR AN EASIER WAY TO FULFILL YOUR OFFERTORY COMMITMENT? Having a hard time remembering to bring your donation each Sunday? Want to give back to God from your surplus instead of your leftovers? EFT may be the answer to your dilemma. Your offertory commitment may be fulfilled by having a monthly withdrawal from your checking account through  Electronic Funds Transfer (EFT). The withdrawal can take place either on the 15th or the 30th of the month. If you would like more information, please contact Mary Brzinski in the parish office 441-1352 extension 14 or email at mbrzinski@stcatherineofsiena.org.  

CCD REGISTRATION FOR 2009-2010 CONTINUES   Registration forms may be downloaded from our parish website at www.stcatherineofsiena.org. - click on CCD.  Late registrations should be returned to the parish office to the attention of Mary Brzinski as soon as possible and will be assessed a higher fee.

PREPARATION FOR SACRAMENTS POLICY   Students make their immediate preparation for the Sacraments of Reconciliation and Holy Eucharist in the second grade class, and their immediate preparation for the Sacrament of Confirmation in the eighth grade class. All of the grades, elementary and high school, are important and necessary for the remote preparation for the sacraments and a fuller understanding of the Catholic Christian Faith. It is for this reason that the St. Catherine Board of Catholic Education has set policies establishing requirements for the preparation for the sacraments. To comply with these policies, any child wishing to receive the Sacraments of Reconciliation, Eucharist or Confirmation must attend all grades of religious education training prior to, as well as, the year of the receipt of the sacrament.

CCD CLASSES BEGIN SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 13, 2009 AT 10:15AM .  All CCD classes are held in St. Catherine School .  CCD families will receive startup information by email in the coming weeks.  Any email address changes from last year should be directed to David Kohrs, CCD Coordinator, at kohrssd@fuse.net .  

IN OUR DIOCESE

THE MUSTARD SEED COMMUNITY   will be sponsoring a prayer meeting on Tuesday, August 18^th, from 7:15 pm – 9:00 pm at St. Joseph Heights , Park Hills, (building in front of Notre Dame Academy ). St. Catherine teacher, Dave Schlachter, will be speaking on the topic of “Our Blessed Mother and Medugorje”.   For more information, contact Joe Bessler at 341-5339, or email at bessler@insightbb.com.

ATTENTION NKU STUDENTS      All new and returning students of NKU and their families are invited to attend the Welcome Week Mass, which will be held at 11:30am on 23 August 2009 at the Student Union Ballroom (NKU Campus), FREE Brunch following!

CATHOLIC CHARITIES   will host the 22^nd annual CaSSba, at the Drees Pavilion, Devou Memorial Overlook, on Sunday, August 30^th from 3:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.   The event will feature hors d’oeuvres and cocktails, live and silent auctions.  Tickets are $40 per person presale and $45 day of the event.   Tickets for the $5,000 reverse raffle are $50.  For more information about the event, you can call Vicky Bauerle at 581-8974, ext. 116 or check the website at www.covingtoncharities.org.  

ELSEWHERE

MCGING IRISH DANCERS IN N. KY     The McGing Irish Dancers have opened a satellite location at the Campbell County YMCA and are looking for new dancers.  The classes are for all children, ages 5 and up, who are interested in learning Irish dance.  Classes begin in September and continue throughout the school year.  Please contact Monica at hildy492002@yahoo.com for more information.  Come be part of the wonderful McGing family!

ST. CHARLES CARE CENTER GOLF OUTING    to be held at Twin Oaks Golf Course on Thursday, August 27^th.  Shotgun Start at 10:00 a.m. , Best Ball Scramble – cost is $100 per person and includes 18 holes, cart, lunch, buffet dinner, beer & soft drinks.  Prizes, silent auction, and dinner immediately following golf.  For information call Carolyn Drews at St. Charles , 331-3224 or development@stcharlescare.org.

JOIN US FOR THE 17TH ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION of the days of prayer and mercy on Monday, August 31^st & Tuesday, Sept.1^st at Our Lady of the Holy Spirit Center, Norwood , Oh. 8 am to 9 pm Mass, Confession, Adoration, presentations by religious and laity and displays by faith based ministries to engage you in your faith.  Bus tour to Our Lady’s Farm also available through Our Lady of Light Ministries (oll@fuse.net) for a fee.  Visit www.olhsc.org or call 513-351-9800 for a schedule or directions.

YEAR FOR PRIESTS

JUNE 19, 2009 – JUNE 19, 2010

During this year for priests, please remember to pray for our priests.  Each Sunday we will remember two of the priests from our diocese.  Please keep them in your prayers for the whole week.  This week, please pray for Rev. Joseph Boschert, St. Ann ’s Convent, and Rev. Joseph Brink, St. Pius X.