Sa int Catherine of Siena Church

November 7, 2010                                                                   

MONDAY – November 8^th                                          

            8:00 a.m    No Mass

TUESDAY – November 9^th                  

8:00 a.m.   Rose Hamberg

WEDNESDAY – November 10^th               

            6:30 p.m    Jack Ritter – Memorial Mass

THURSDAY – November 11^th                  

            8:00 a.m. Rosemary Wehby

FRIDAY – November 12^th                           

            8:45 a.m.  Diane Porter

SATURDAY – November 13^th     

            8:00 a.m.  Mary K. Hiance Broomall

            4:30 p.m.  Cyril Hillman

SUNDAY – November 14^th               

            9:00 a.m.   Members of the Parish                    

          11:30 a.m.   Siena Club, Deceased Members

GIFT BEARERS   November 13^th & 14^th                          

  4:30 p.m.   Sandy Clark & Family

  9:00 a.m.    Jenny Rath & Family

11:30 a.m.  Chris & Elizabeth Lamantia & Family

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

4:30 p.m. Samantha Crockett, Madison Freeman, Kaitlyn Owens, Jared Leick, Olivia Guth, Elizabeth

                  Hamberg, Matthew Beck, Barb Beck

9:00 a.m    Joe Cox, Julie Cox, Tina Smith, Bob Brennan, Pat Brennan, Don Gries, Kathy Woltermann,

                  Tammy Schroeder

11:30 a.m.  Tom Adkins, Carter New, Tom New, Rita Byrd, T.J. Schowalter, Kate Schultz, Peggy

                    Dziech, Dave Dziech

LECTORS   November 13^th & 14^th  

4:30 p.m. David Garner, Raymond Schlosser

9:00 a.m.   JoAnne Garner, Jim Deavy

11:30 a.m. Maryanne Zeleznik, Jennie Cox

SERVERS SCHEDULE    November 9^th – 14^th                  

Monday                     

                          No Mass

8:00 a.m. – Tuesday

                          Jake Hoarston, Noah Connolly

6:30 p.m. – Wednesday

                          Ryan Hans, Annalee Brewer

8:00 a.m. – Thursday

                          Zachery Volk, Olivia Owens

8:45 a.m. – Friday

                          Jacob Hensley, Michelle Murrin, James Owens

8:00 a.m. - Saturday

                        Rachel Hicks, Chandler New  

4:30 p.m. – Saturday

                          Cheryl Johnson, Mac Franzen, Erin Hochleutner

9:00 a.m. - Sunday

                        Evan Mohr, Billy Metzner, Daniel Connolly

11:30 a.m. - Sunday

                        Emily Hicks, Isabella Schultz, Caroline Holmes  

GREETERS SCHEDULE    November 13^th & 14^th              

4:30 p.m.   Sandy & Barbara Nagel

9:00 a.m.    Bettie Wahlbrink, Rose Schutzman, Nancy Himes, Louise Roth

11:30 a.m. Bev & Jim Stegman, Kelly Kelso  

SUNDAY COLLECTION RECAP

10/24/2010                  10/25/2009  

Weekly Offering                                            $10,925                       $12,959

Weekly Budget                                              $15,271

Number of Registered Families                    652

Number of Families Contributing                  146

Fiscal Year-to-Date Collections                    $250,261        

Fiscal Year-to-date Budget                           $255,048

October Social Concerns/Poor Box              $47

Social Concerns Expenses – Emergency

Assistance                                                      $406

Capital Repair Project List Update              Donations Received              Cost of Project

School Windows                                              $10,000                                   $136,200

Handicapped Entrance to Church                      $2080                                      $2000

Tile Floor to McCrystal Hall                             $0                                            $921

Capital Improvements YTD (non- specific)   $1,455

Thank you to all who have contributed to these capital repair projects.  The necessary repairs and improvements could not be completed without your support.  Please see the church website for the entire list of repairs.

PLEASE PRAY FOR OUR SICK    Sr. Ellen Eckerle, Judy Thiel, Jon Guth, and Paul Sheldon. Also, remember our parishioners in nursing homes as well as those confined to their homes in your prayers.

PLEASE PRAY FOR THE FOLLOWING SOLDIERS SERVING OUR COUNTRY  

Jonathan Klingenberg, Patrick Collopy, Wes Diehl, Kevin Booher, Wade Wilson, Joshua Bezold, Brian Merman, Jay Blinn, Michael Beiting, Joe Fitzgerald, Kyle Dziech, Tim Desmond & Brian Clayton.

NEXT SUNDAY’S READINGS

Mal 3: 19-20a                                      2 Thes 3: 7-12                          Lk 21: 5-19

THIS WEEK

TODAY         

                        Rite of Commitment for Confirmandi, 9:00 a.m.

                        Blood Pressure Screening following masses

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

MONDAY

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

TUESDAY

                        Exposition, 1:30 p.m.

Confessions, 5:30 p.m.

                        Benediction, 6:45 p.m.

                        Parish Council, 7:00 p.m , LIB                       

WEDNESDAY

                        Mass, 6:30 p.m.

                        Men’s Prayer Group, 7:15pm , McCrystal Hall

                        Liturgy & Spiritual Life, 7:15 p.m. , LMR                       

THURSDAY

                        St. Catherine Night at Highland Heights Skyline

                        RCIA, 7:00 p.m. , LMR

                        Choir, 7:30 p.m.

                        Boosters, 7:30 p.m. , McCrystal Hall           

FRIDAY                  

SATURDAY  

                        Confessions, following 8:00 a.m. mass

                        Women’s Dinner, 7:00 p.m. , McCrystal Hall                       

NEXT SUNDAY                                                       

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

 IN OUR PARISH

BULLETIN DEADLINE CHANGE   Due to the upcoming holiday, the deadline for the November 28^th bulletin is Wednesday, November 17^th.  Please have any bulletin submission to the parish office by 3:00 p.m.   Thank you for your cooperation in this matter.  

THANKS FROM A NEW PARISHIONER    “I just wanted to say that I have never felt so welcomed in a new parish before.  Thank you so much”   Rita Sauerbeck.  Thanks to all who make our parish as welcoming as it is – your efforts make a difference!

LAST CHANCE - 7TH ANNUAL WOMEN’S DINNER: This weekend, Sunday, November 7^th, is the deadline for reservations for the Women's Dinner hosted by the St. Catherine Men's Group on Saturday, November 13^th. To make a reservation, just fill out the flyer previously distributed in the bulletin and drop it at the Parish Office or put it in the box in the back of church (by the Rossford exit). Extra reservation forms are next to the box. Don't miss the remarkable elegance, the exquisite music, the exceptional food, and the awe-inspiring (or, at least for one night, "useful") men dedicated only to serving you!

MEMORIAL MASS FOR JACK RITTER    Since there was no funeral mass held for Jack when he passed away last month, we have decided to make the mass this Wednesday, November 10^th, a memorial mass for him.  Please pass this information on to anyone you know that may be interested in attending.

IT’S SKYLINE TIME!   Take a night off from cooking and treat your family to some Skyline chili on Thursday, November 11^th, which is the next St. Catherine night at the Highland Heights Skyline.  Best of all, if you mention St. Catherine, a portion of your check will be donated back to the parish!  Be sure to purchase gift cards from our Scrip program before you go - that way, the parish benefits in two ways!  

ADVENT WREATHS   Once again, members of the Boy Scout Troop 70 will be at St. Catherine taking orders for Advent wreaths.  They will be here after all masses on the weekend of November 13^th & 14^th displaying the wreaths and taking orders. These 12” diameter table top wreaths feature live greenery, tapered candles, decorating ribbons, and come with inspirational passages from the Bible.  Cost is $15.00 per wreath; advance payment is appreciated.  Please support our Scouts and enjoy a beautiful Advent wreath in your home this Advent season.  Wreaths will be available for pick up on Sunday, November 21st. For more information or to order a wreath other than in person after Mass, call 441-2468.   

ST. CATHERINE SIENA CLUB   The annual mass for all deceased members of the Siena Club will be held next Sunday, November 14^th at 11:30 a.m.  All members are encouraged to attend this mass and then the monthly meeting immediately following in McCrystal Hall.   

HELP HOMELESS FAMILIES   through the Interfaith Hospitality Network (IHN) Monday-Wednesday, November 15^th – 17^th.   Assistance is needed in transporting families in the IHN van to and from Christ Church and the Day Center in Newport, preparing a meal, hosting a meal and spending the night. This is a great way for families and individuals to work together in service. New volunteers will be paired with experienced helpers so don’t let inexperience keep you from answering the call. Call Mindy Hoarston at 547-8415 for additional information or see the sign-up posters at the Rossford Avenue exit of church. 

HEALTH MINISTRY thanks for all those who received flu vaccine here at St. Catherine.  We also are seeking volunteers to help with a community garden located in Melbourne .  This garden will supply fresh produce in season to local food pantries.  Please call Sheila Carroll 491-8771 for more information.  There will be flyers at the side entrances to church this weekend.

ST. BERNARD PANTRY   For the month of November we will be collecting cookies.  Donations can be dropped off to church, the parish office or the school office.  

PRO- LIFE FACT     They say they support choice, but the pro-abortion activists at NARAL want to leave women in unplanned pregnancy situations with one option: abortion.  In a recent letter to its members, NARAL president Nancy Keenan announced she is asking two internet directories to remove pregnancy center listings.  If they are successful, that means millions of people who visit the two prominent directories every year will not see listings for pregnancy centers that provide women with abortion alternatives.

WE ARE LOOKING FOR A FEW GOOD SPONSERS!    Planning for Love Boat 2011 – Rock Like an Egyptian - is well under way and we are in need of individuals and businesses willing to sponsor the event. All sponsors will be recognized on all Love Boat communications, including the website and Facebook page. Would you be willing to be an individual sponsor? Do you work for a business that might be interested in being a sponsor? Are you a business owner who has a vendor who would possibly be a sponsor? If so, please contact Catherine Ampfer @ 441-1908 or catherineampfer@fuse.net or Bridget Cavanaugh at 781-5459 or bcavanaugh73@hotmail.com. THANK YOU!!      

TUITION ASSISTANCE    We have awarded $14,850 in tuition assistance to families in need.  To date, we have received $2,045 in donations.  If you would like to contribute to this fund, you may do so through the Sunday collection or directly to the parish office.  Be sure to indicate that the money is for tuition assistance.

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

IN OUR DIOCESE

EVENING OF DISCERNMENT   will be held on Wednesday, November 10^th, 7:00pm , at St. Joseph Heights , Sister of Notre Dame Convent. For men and women interested in learning more about Religious Life, Diaconate and Priesthood.  Call Fr. Gregory Bach 859-957-9988 for more information.

“WHY BE CATHOLIC”     Dr. Marcelino D'Ambrosia will be speaking on this topic at St. Patrick Catholic Shrine in Taylor Mill at 4:00 p.m. on Sunday, November 14^th.  His talk is designed to re-energize devout Catholics, giving them new insights into the role of Mary, the value of Sacred Tradition, and the power of the Sacraments.  Are you, as a parent, sure what faith you are passing on to your children? Are you as teen or young adult sure what you may be rejecting about your faith? This is a talk created to spark a deeper conversion to Christ and deeper commitment to His Church.

A FUTURE FULL OF HOPE   Thank you to all who contributed to last week’s special collection for the Seminarian Education Fund.  Our parish family generously donated $2,263.72.  Please continue to pray for our seminarians, for members of our clergy, and for vocations to the priesthood.

ATTENTION DIOCESAN YOUTH   XLT is sponsored by the Diocesan Youth Commission as an opportunity for all youth of the diocese to come together to be as one in sharing the love of God!  The evenings consist of Praise and Worship led by bands from various high schools, witness given by guest speakers, and Adoration.  They are held at Thomas More College, in Steigerwald Hall in the Holbrook Student Center and begin at 5:00 p.m. with pizza and drinks and continue with the XLT program from 5:30 – 7:00 p.m.   The next XLT date is Sunday, November 21st, so be sure to mark your calendar!  Admission is free and no registration is required.