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In Our Parish MYSTAGOGIA is the time after Easter and until Pentecost. We are all called to experience Mystagogia, that is, reflection on what has happened to us and in us as we entered into the Paschal Mystery with Jesus Christ during Lent, and most especially during Holy Week. For our RCIA folks who celebrated the Easter Sacraments of Baptism, Reception into the Catholic Church, Confirmation and First Eucharist, it is a time of integration and preparation for discipleship, beginning to take an active role in our parish life. The whole parish community is invited to assist our new Catholic members with these tasks. Specifically the RCIA Team is asking that the small community groups of the “Coffee & Donuts Tables” invite Brent & Phyllis Garten and Scott Cramer with his wife Ashley to join them in the Hall on Sundays after Mass to introduce themselves and share their insights and experiences about their own following of Jesus. Please discuss this at your tables and appoint a spokesperson to “sign up” for one Sunday to host either the Gartens or the Cramers EASTER FLOWERS: Envelopes for donations for Easter flowers are in the pews today. This is a meaningful way to honor someone or remember them. Thank you for helping beautify the church for Easter. LADIES ALTAR SOCIETY EASTER MONDAY LUNCH & BINGO is April 25 at noon. The fee is $12.00/person. Please make reservations by April 19 by calling Karen at 393.4159. We are looking for prize donations for the raffles. If you would have something for the raffles, you can drop items off at the church office or with Karen Wischer or Louise Dickman. Thank you. FISH FRY FRIDAY: Our Savior Church Hall, 246 10th Street, Covington on Friday, April 15 from noon to 6:30 p.m. Dinners $6.50; sandwich $4.00. Come enjoy lunch or dinner. For information call 491.5872. NOTICE: Blood pressure will be taken on Sunday, April 17 since the 4th Sunday is Easter. Congratulations to our parishioners, Kevin Jeffrey, Second Honors and Matthew Jeffrey, First Honors on their academic success at Covington Catholic High School. Collection for Sunday, April 3 $13,265.50
MASS INTENTIONS
PLEASE PRAY FOR OUR SICK:
HOSPITALIZATIONS: Please let us know if you or a family member is going to or is in the hospital. Because of increased privacy regulations, the hospital staff is not able to release this information unless they have specific instructions from the patient each time. This is much more limited than before. If you want us to visit, we need you to inform us. Thank you. In Our Diocese and Area LENTEN DEANERY PENANCE SERVICES: Covington Deanery: April 14, 7 p.m. at the Cathedral Basilica of the Assumption, Covington. Northern Kenton Deanery: April 14, 7 p.m. at St. Pius X Church, Edgewood. THE INTERNATIONAL NEEDS COMBINED COLLECTION: Thank you to all who have contributed to our Diocesan International Mission Needs Combined Collection for the humanitarian work of five Catholic organizations that bring the hope and love of Jesus to our suffering brothers and sisters throughout the world. Our parish family donated $2,271. Your gifts will serve millions of men, women and children who are wrenched from their homes and forced into exile because of war, famine, persecution, natural disaster and other calamities. Thank you for your generosity. If you haven’t had the opportunity to make your gift, please drop your Collection envelope in the offertory basket today or next weekend. You may also mail your gift to the parish or Diocese. CHRISM MASS: The Most Reverend Roger J. Foys invites you to attend the celebration of the Chrism Mass to be held at the Cathedral on Tuesday, April 19 at 7 p.m. The Chrism Mass is the only occasion when as many Catholics as possible celebrate the Eucharist together with their priests and representatives from every facet of Catholic life. We come together as one church to celebrate one Eucharist. Please join us. LENTEN TALK: In 1997, fifteen year old Missy Jenkins was standing in a prayer circle in the lobby of her Paducah high school when a student opened fire, killing 3 and seriously injuring others. Hours after being shot, while lying in the ER, Missy forgave the student who shot and paralyzed her. Missy is the co-author of the book I Choose To Be Happy, A School Shooting Survivor’s Triumph Over Tragedy. Missy has been on Oprah, Good Morning America, and MTV. This talk entitled RADICAL FORGIVENESS will be held at St. Catherine of Siena Church, Ft. Thomas, KY on Saturday, April 16 at 7:00 p.m. No tickets required. For more information call 859-441-3438 or 859-441-1069. PLEASE NOTE: The Charismatic Prayer Group of the Diocese of Covington will meet on the 2nd Tuesday, April 12, 2011 (this month only) at St. Joseph Heights at 7:15 p.m.-9:00 p.m. for a Bible teaching and/or a witness. Please enter through the back of the Provincial House. For further information please visit our website at www.ccrcovingtonky.org.
LIFE
IN THE SPIRIT SEMINAR: DO YOU ENJOY SPENDING TIME OUTDOORS AS WELL AS HELPING OTHERS? The Sisters of Notre Dame are looking for volunteers to help beautify the grounds at St. Joseph Heights during the week in the spring and summer months. If you are interested in volunteering or would like more information, please call 291-2040 or visit www.sndky.org for a volunteer application. ST. CHARLES VILLAGE, located in Ft. Wright, is hosting an Open House today from 1-3 p.m. The Village offers 1 and 2 bedroom cottages in a supportive and active community for seniors. Spacious floor plans, attached garages, maintenance-free living, along with social and spiritual opportunities are just a few of the conveniences of living at St. Charles Village. For more information, call 331.3224 ext. 201 or visit us at www.stcharlescare.org. VILLA MADONNA ACADEMY high school is currently accepting applications for the 2011-12 freshman class. Financial aid is available. Villa has a no-cut sports policy for its successful athletic programs and is seeking players for boys’ and girls’ soccer, volleyball, cross country, boys’ golf, boys’ and girls’ tennis, baseball and fast-pitch softball especially. For more information, call admissions director Richard Skinner at 331.6333 ext. 139. SEXUAL MISCONDUCT: Anyone who has experienced sexual misconduct by a cleric, employee, religious or volunteer of the Diocese of Covington is asked to contact Ms. Margie Schack, diocesan victims assistance coordinator at 859.392.1515. Professional assistance and pastoral support will be provided in confidentiality and with respect. A copy of the “Diocesan Policies and Procedures for Addressing Sexual Misconduct” is available by contacting the Chancery, 859.392.1510 FAMILY LIFE MINISTRY: Programs offered in our diocese are: Support Group for Divorced/Separated Registration required. Call 392-1591 Widowed Support Group For assistance, call 392-1591 Always Our Children For parents and families of gay/lesbian children |