Sa int Catherine of Siena Church

August 29, 2010                                                                       

MONDAY – August 30^th                                  

            8:00 a.m. Paul Reinermann

TUESDAY – August 31^st              

8:00 a.m.   John Kelso

WEDNESDAY – September 1^st            

            6:30 p.m     Barb Hover

THURSDAY – September 2^nd              

            8:00 a.m.  Virginia Oldiges

FRIDAY – September 3^rd                     

            8:45 a.m.   Marcellus Schwegman

SATURDAY – September 4^th               

            8:00 a.m.  Arnolda Warndorf

            4:30 p.m.  Daisy Gaston

SUNDAY – September 5^th             

            9:00 a.m.  Charles, Antoinette & Bob Schroder                      

          11:30 a.m.  Members of the Parish

GIFT BEARERS   September 4^th & 5^th                     

  4:30 p.m. Mark & Sue Schweitzer & Family

  9:00 a.m.  Barry & Cathy Henry & Family

11:30 a.m.  Larry & Jayne Beiting & Family

EXTRAORDINARY MINISTERS OF THE EUCHARIST     September 4^th & 5^th         

4:30 p.m. Sue Ann Freeman, Don Gerrein, Angie Burns, JoAnn Prigge, Kevin Prigge, Karma

                  Klingenberg, Bette Riedmatter, Seth Connolly

9:00 a.m.  Jennifer Adams, Debbie Truesdell, Linda Schuchter, Carol Little, Dan Little, Kathy

                  Woltermann, Madison Freeman, Elizabeth Brennan

11:30 a.m. Cliff Perkins, Sue Perkins, Anne Hopkins, Mark Hopkins, Patirck Smith, Caroline Kaelin,

                    Peggy Dziech, Dave Dziech

LECTORS   September 4^th & 5^th            

4:30 p.m. Jim Hils, Paul Hoarston

9:00 a.m.   Lisa Wormald, Bethany Metzner

11:30 a.m. Pat Brennan, Marcia Adkins

SERVERS SCHEDULE    August 30^th – September 5^th               

8:00 a.m.   - Monday              

                          Robby Cox, Ryan Hans

8:00 a.m. – Tuesday

              Jake Hoarston, Zachery Volk

6:30 p.m. – Wednesday

                          Thomas Chalk, Michael Glaser

8:00 a.m. – Thursday

                          Eric Miller, Kendal Johnson

8:45 a.m. – Friday

                          Samuel Kaelin, Paul Grosser, Sarah Williams

8:00 a.m. - Saturday

                        Sarah Hicks, Taylor Hergott  

4:30 p.m. – Saturday

                          Billy Metzner, Daniel Connolly, Maria Hils

9:00 a.m. - Sunday

                        Will Lampe, Cheryl Johnson, Mark Hans

11:30 a.m. - Sunday

                          Alexandra Guth, Isabella Schultz, Evan Mohr

GREETERS SCHEDULE    September 4^th & 5^th            

4:30 p.m.   Betty Mohr, Lila Garner

9:00 a.m.    Ken & Lori Greis, Chuck & Nancy Miller, Stan & Cathy Van Lierop

11:30 a.m. Lois & Patti Hoffman, Tom & Marcia Adkins

SUNDAY COLLECTION RECAP  

8/15/2010                    8/16/2009  

Weekly Offering                                            $12,318                       $15,658

Weekly Budget                                              $14,785

Number of Registered Families                    654

Number of Families Contributing                  167

Fiscal Year-to-Date Collections                    $99,069

Fiscal Year-to-date Budget                           $102,644

School Registration 2010/11

CCD Registration                                          136 students

School Registration                                        149 students 

July Social Concerns & Poor Box                 $243  

July Capital Improvements                             $500

PLEASE PRAY FOR OUR SICK    Esther Slaughter, Ben Fassler, Margie Howe, Pete Hunt, Nancy Himes, Judy Theil, Paul Sheldon, Rose Enslen, Jeremy Rosing, and Larry Beiting. 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

Wis 9: 13-18b                                      Phlm 9, 10, 12-17                                Lk 14: 25-33 (129)

THIS WEEK

TODAY         

                        CCD Opening/Welcome Breakfast, 10:15 a.m

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

MONDAY               

TUESDAY

                        Exposition, 1:30 p.m.

Confessions, 5:30 p.m.

                        Benediction, 6:45 p.m.              

                        Rosary Prayer Service 7:00 p.m.

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

WEDNESDAY

                        Mass, 6:30 p.m.

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

THURSDAY

                        Market Day, 5:45 p.m. , McCrystal Hall

                        Choir, 7:30 p.m.                                               

FRIDAY                              

SATURDAY  

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

                        Confessions, following 8:00 a.m. mass

IN OUR PARISH  

CAFETERIA WORKERS NEEDED   This school year, we have a serious lack of workers for the cafeteria.  If you are interested in working in the cafeteria this school year, please call Judy Leick at 781-3890.  Report time is 10:45 and depending on whether you stay for lunch you can be finished by 12:30 .  The kids love seeing a familiar face, (mom, dad, grandma, grandpa, aunt, uncle) during lunch. You only have to work once a month, unless of course, you would like to work more.  Even if you don’t have a relative in the school, as long as you are Virtus trained, you are welcome to volunteer!  

SCRIP PROGRAM   St. Catherine received a check for $723 from Kroger.  This is 4% of what was reloaded on the Kroger cards last month.  This is money that was made just by people doing their grocery shopping.  Imagine how much we could make if every family that shopped at Kroger used the reloadable Kroger card!  Be sure to keep the Scrip program in mind for gas cards, restaurants, retail stores and gift-giving.  This is definitely the easiest way to earn money for our parish.    

ST. BERNARD PANTRY   We will once again be collecting items every month for the pantry.  For the month of August, we will be collecting spaghetti and pasta sauce.  Donations can be dropped off to church, the parish office or the school office (once school begins).  

HELP HOMELESS FAMILIES   through the Interfaith Hospitality Network (IHN) Monday-Wednesday, August 30^th, 31^st & September 1^st.  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. 

WHAT IS RCIA?   The Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults (RCIA) is the sacramental formation process that prepares a person to become a member of the Roman Catholic Church.  Conversion is at the heart of the process.  The initiation of new members can only take place within the context of a community of believers.  The initiation of adults is the responsibility of all the baptized.    How Can Parish Members Become Involved in the RCIA Process?  One of the most essential parts of the formation process is the identification of candidates.  This is one instance where members of our faith community play a vital role.  Is there someone in your life who has expressed an interest in knowing more about our faith?  Do you have a spouse, neighbor, co-worker, or anyone who has spoken with you about this subject?  Ninety percent of our candidates come from referrals of parish members.  If you have someone in your life that would like to consider the possibility of becoming a Catholic, please call or have the potential candidate call the parish office (441-1352), or Paul Meisenhelder (491-9455).  The date for classes to begin is Thursday, September 9th, at 7:00 p.m. in the room next to the school library.  Please reach out to potential candidates and encourage them to make the call or volunteer to do so for them.

SAVE THE DATE   Men’s Retreat November 5^th – 7^th at Marydale. Our Retreat Master will be Father Greg Bach.  And the topic for the weekend is “Grace Upon Grace”. Contact: Barry Henry 859-781-1815; Brian Cox 859-441-4322; Bob Hassman 859-653-6014.

PRO- LIFE FACT     71,000 American babies are aborted each year at 16 weeks or older.  

IN OUR DIOCESE

PROTECTING GOD’S CHILDREN    Please be aware that, if you wish to participate in any parish or school activities, you need to be trained and in compliance with the safe environment program in the Diocese.  If you are not signed up yet, you can obtain forms from the parish office, school office or online at www.covingtondiocese.org.   Further instructions to register are also on the website.  If you are already registered, please be sure to stay in compliance by reading the bulletins and modules. 

NCC SPONSORS 17TH ANNUAL FAMILY FIREWORKS FEST   Newport Central Catholic High School invites you to bring your family up on the school hill on Sunday, September 5^th, to watch the WEBN/Cincinnati Bell Labor Day Fireworks at the 17th Annual NCC Family Fireworks Fest. Games, live entertainment, and fun family activities will begin at 4 p.m. and will continue until the Big Blast.  Food and drinks will be available.  (Sorry, no cans, bottles or coolers will be permitted.)  Games for kids will be set up in the gym. A $3 admission will be charged at the gate. (Age 5 and under free) Limited parking passes guaranteeing you a parking spot on the hill will cost $10.  Please request handicap space if needed. There are only 25 handicap spaces available. Parking passes may be purchased in the school office beginning August 19.  All proceeds from the fest will go to the NCC tuition assistance fund. If you are unable to attend the fest but would like to make a donation, just send your contribution marked Tuition Assistance Fund to: Newport Central Catholic High School 13 Carothers Road, Newport , KY  41071. For more information call Mary Ciafardini at NCC at 859-292-0001.

THE NEW BEGINNINGS SUPPORT GROUP FOR DIVORCED AND SEPARATED, which is  sponsored by the Diocese of Covington, will start a new session on Wednesday, September 8^th at 7:00 p.m.  The session will run for eight weeks, through October 27th, and will provide the opportunity for healing and growth for those experiencing separation or divorce.  In this faith-based group, participants will find new understanding of themselves and their relationships and gain courage to discover new life.  Registration is required.  Please contact the Department of Catechesis and Formation at 392-1533.

ST. PHILIP CENTENNIAL   Calling all alumni and former parishioners of St. Philip Church and school.  Come join the Centennial Celebration on Saturday, September 18^th beginning with 4:30 pm mass, school tour, dinner, entertainment, and dancing in the Parish Center .  Cost is $20 per person prepaid.  Checks are to be made payable to St. Philip Church and sent to 1402 Mary Ingles Highway, Melbourne , Ky 41059.  Reservations must be received by September 5^th.  Any questions, call 635-0559 or 441-6132.

DOMESTIC NEEDS COMBINED COLLECTION   Did you know that 37 million Americans live in poverty?  That’s more than the total population of California .  Did you know that 45 percent of all Arch/Dioceses in the United States are unable to provide ministries to their people without outside assistance?  Did you know that 90 percent of Thomas More College students receive financial aid?  Today’s second collection supports the work of six separate Catholic appeals whose combined ministries offer financial aid to college students, provide job training for men and women trying to break free from the cycle of poverty, keep church doors open in remote areas where Catholic institutions are few in number, offer evangelization programs in African and Native American and Eskimo communities, and bring the Good News to TV, radio, and newspaper audiences.  Please give to the Diocesan Domestic Needs Collection.  Your prayers and generosity will help your brothers and sisters throughout the United States .  Remember your one gift supports six Collections.

ELSEWHERE

FREE SEMINAR – 60 MINUTE ESTATE PLANNING AND FINANCIAL CHECK-UP    St. Charles Care Center will present a free seminar on Thursday, September 16^th at 7:00 p.m. at the Lodge, Level “C”, located at 600 Farrell Dr., Ft. Wright.  Legal and financial professionals will explore the following topics:  Guardianship vs. Power of Attorney; wills, probate & beneficiaries; healthcare documents and HIPAA regulations.  Speakers will be available for questions at the completion of the seminar.  Please call the Development office at 331-3224, ext. 141 for more information or directions.