Sa int Catherine of Siena Church

September 5, 2010                                                                   

MONDAY – September 6^th                                          

            9:00 a.m. Howard Mullen

TUESDAY – September 7^th              

8:00 a.m.   Bill Mohr

WEDNESDAY – September 8^th             

            6:30 p.m    Betty Kocher

THURSDAY – September 9^th               

            8:00 a.m.  Virgil Grause

FRIDAY – September 10^th                      

            8:45 a.m.  Mildred Cline

SATURDAY – September 11^th

            8:00 a.m.  Dorita Roberts

            4:30 p.m.  Lois Keener

SUNDAY – September 12^th             

            9:00 a.m.  Members of the Parish                    

          11:30 a.m.  Bettie Taylor

GIFT BEARERS   September 11^th & 12^th                     

  4:30 p.m. Kevin & Kelly Johnson & Family

  9:00 a.m.  Doug & Maureen Schwarber & Family

11:30 a.m.  Mike & Erin Hellmann & Family

EXTRAORDINARY MINISTERS OF THE EUCHARIST     September 11^th & 12^th         

4:30 p.m. Adelle Brennan, Samantha Crockett, Hannah Hochleutner, Dave Glaser, Karen Owens, Carol

                 Adams, Carol Gessner, Cathy Halloran

9:00 a.m.  Joy Smith, Tamera Schroder, Sharon Kohrs, Julie Dupont, Sarah Farney, Jennifer Farney, Joe  

                 Cox, Julie Cox

11:30 a.m. Jenny Rath, Bob Rulli, Elise Rulli, Joan Broering, Mike Iker, Mike Smith, Connor Devoto,

                   Greg Hoffman

LECTORS   September 11^th & 12^th            

4:30 p.m. Tom Lampe, Mary Ellen Braun

9:00 a.m.   Raymond Schlosser, David Garner

11:30 a.m. JoAnne Garner, Jim Deavy

SERVERS SCHEDULE    September 11^th – 12^th              

  9:00 a.m.   - Monday              

                          Brandon Vieth, Kyre Marcus

8:00 a.m. – Tuesday

              Teresa Metzner, Taylor Anne Walz

6:30 p.m. – Wednesday

                          Olivia Owens, Ben Schweitzer

8:00 a.m. – Thursday

                          Laura Brannon, Joel Grosser

8:45 a.m. – Friday

                          Will Lampe, John Lampe, James Owens

8:00 a.m. - Saturday

                        Annalee Brewer, Luke Wormald  

4:30 p.m. – Saturday

                          Joshua Henry, Stanley Mohr, Ellie New

9:00 a.m. - Sunday

                        Jonathan Murrin, Chandler New, Michelle Murrin

11:30 a.m. - Sunday

                          Adam Hicks, Rachel Murrin, Jill Hamilton

GREETERS SCHEDULE    September 11^th & 12^th            

4:30 p.m.   Sandy & Barbara Nagel

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

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

SUNDAY COLLECTION RECAP  

8/22/2010                    8/23/2009  

Weekly Offering                                            $11,419                       $14,470

Weekly Budget                                              $14,785          

Number of Registered Families                    658

Number of Families Contributing                  161     

Fiscal Year-to-Date Collections                    $110.488        

Fiscal Year-to-date Budget                           $117,430

August Social Concerns & poor box            $69.00

August Capital Improvements                      $3,215

PLEASE PRAY FOR OUR SICK    Margie Howe, Pete Hunt, Judy Theil, Paul Sheldon, and Rose Enslen. 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

Ex 32: 7-11, 13-14                              1 Tm 1:12-17                           Lk 15: 1-32 (132)

THIS WEEK

TODAY         

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

MONDAY                 

                        Labor Day

                        Mass, 9:00 a.m.

                        Parish Office Closed

                        No School                                                                                                                                                                       

TUESDAY

                        Exposition, 1:30 p.m.

Confessions, 5:30 p.m.

                        Benediction, 6:45 p.m.              

                        Rosary Prayer Service 7:00 p.m.

                        CRHP Women Mtg., 7:00 p.m. , LMR

                        Board of Ed., 7:00 p.m. , LIB                                   

WEDNESDAY

                        Mass, 6:30 p.m.

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

                        Liturgy & Spiritual Life, 7:30 p.m. , LMR                       

THURSDAY

                        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  

NEXT SUNDAY

                        Blood Pressure Screenings       

                        Siena Club, 12:30 , McCrystal Hall       

IN OUR PARISH

ST. CATHERINE SIENA CLUB   will be meeting next Sunday, September 12^th in McCrystal Hall at 12:30 p.m.   Stop by for some food, friends, fun and fellowship!

ST. CATHERINE MEN'S GROUP    Because of Labor Day, we will not meet on Monday, September 6^th.  Our next meeting will be Monday, October 4^th at 8:00 pm in McCrystal Hall.

LADIES OF THE PARISH - SAVE THE DATE!   Mark your calendars for the 7th Annual Women's Dinner to be held on November 13^th at 7:00 pm . You don't want to miss it! More details coming soon.

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!  

ST. BERNARD PANTRY   For the month of September, we will be collecting peanut butter & jelly.  Donations can be dropped off to church, the parish office or the school office.

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.

WHY CAN'T CATHOLICS BE MASONS?  John Salza, a former 32nd degree Mason, will answer that question and more during his talk on Sunday, October 3^rd at 6:30p.m.in church. John is a well published and credentialed Catholic apologist who is a frequent guest on Catholic radio and TV including: EWTN, Catholic Answers Live, Kresta in the Afternoon, and Sacred Heart Radio. Freemasonry is not a social fraternity as many perceive but a secret society whose principles are contrary to key truths of Christianity. Don't miss what John Salza discovered behind the Lodge door.  Tickets are five dollars at the door. Doors open at 5:30 p.m. Call Sharon 441-1069 or Terri 441-3438 for more information.

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 THOUGHT   “Not only for every idle word, but for every idle silence, must man render an account.”  St. Ambrose  

IN OUR DIOCESE

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.

“ LIFE ’S A BALL”    The 20^th anniversary celebration of the Pro-Life Commission will be held on Saturday, September 11^th at the Marquise in Wilder from 6:00 p.m. – 11:00 p.m.   The Pro-Life Ball includes cocktails, dinner and dancing the night away with music by The Remains band.  Bishop Roger Foys will present the “Face of Pro-Life” awards to three honorees.  Come join us and celebrate life with people throughout the diocese.  For more information, please call Faye Roch at 392-1545.

NCC CLASS OF 1990 – 20 YEAR REUNION     The reunion is planned for Saturday, September 18^th, at 7:30pm at Newport Central Catholic. Our contact lists are outdated and we’re looking for classmates. Please contact Matt or Stephanie Ryan at 859-442-9596 with any information or questions.

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.  Any questions, call 635-0559 or 441-6132.

AGE 13 AND UP, GET READY FOR YOUTH 2000!   Join hundreds of Catholic youth at Notre Dame Academy Oct. 15^th – 17^th for live music, fun, food, worship and dynamic preaching by the Franciscan Friars of the Renewal.  Mark your calendars now and be sure to check the bulletin in the coming weeks for more information.

“ CURE FOR CLAY”    fundraiser honoring Holy Cross High School principal Clay Eifert on Wednesday, November 3^rd from 6:30-10:30 PM at the Drawbridge Inn, Ft. Mitchell, KY.   Clay was diagnosed with stage 2B malignant melanoma this summer, has undergone surgery and began treatments on August 16.  Proceeds from this event will be used for medical and other expenses not covered by insurance. Tickets in advance are $40 each or $75 a couple or $50 each at the door.  Price includes hors d'oeuvres buffet, bottled beer, wine and a cash bar.  Must be 18 or over to attend.  For tickets to the event, order online at www.CureforClay.com or contact Patti Wehrman at 859-803-5800.  Donations by credit card can also be made online.  To donate prizes, cash donations, questions or additional information, please contact Tina Feldman at 859-291-8588.

DOMESTIC NEEDS COMBINED COLLECTION   May God bless you for your stewardship.  Last weekend, members of our parish donated $1271.00 to support the ministries of six Catholic organizations that are combined into our one Diocesan Domestic Needs Collection.  Your gifts will fund media programming and projects that promote Gospel values, help college students’ dreams come true by providing tuition assistance, give a hand up to those living in poverty, assist Catholics in remote and poor mission territories to live out their faith under difficult circumstances, and fund evangelization programs that otherwise may be in danger of disappearing among the African American, American Indian, Eskimo and Aleute communities within the United States.  If you have not made your gift to Strengthen Your Church at Home, please do so today or next weekend.  Use the envelope you received in the mail or the one included in your parish envelopes.  Make your check payable to the Domestic Needs Collection. Thank you.

ELSEWHERE

PRECINCT WORKERS NEEDED    for election day, November 2, 2010 .  You are paid $25 to attend class and $100 to work election day.  Republicans call Donna Heck at 441-6963; Democrats call Blanch Schuh at 291-4969.