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In Our Parish BULLETIN FORMAT: As you know, a little over a year ago, we changed the format on the bulletin. At that change we introduced the use of advertising on the back page. The purpose was to eliminate the cost of producing the bulletin which would result in significant savings to the church. This new concept has been a great success; we accomplished our goal. Thanks to all the generous advertisers for making this project a success. Please patronize the good people who have placed ads in our bulletin; they will appreciate your business. The funeral homes and cemetery will be happy to wait awhile for your business! REACH OUT, BECOME A MENTOR! All it takes is an hour/week of your time to make a difference in the life of a Covington student. Learn more about available opportunities to mentor students K-10 during a 30 min. information session Wed., Sept. 8, 2010 12-12:30 p.m. at the Mary Ann Mongan Library, upstairs meeting room, 502 Scott Blvd., Covington KY. This program is sponsored by Covington Partners in Prevention, a coalition of businesses, churches, schools, and social work agencies working to support the Covington schools, both public and parochial. For info visit www.partnersinprevention.us or contact Board Chair and MofG parishioner Julie Geisen Scheper at juliegs@fuse.net. RCIA: If you or someone you know would like to explore membership in the Catholic Church or celebration of the Sacraments of Confirmation and Communion in the Catholic Church, please call the office, 291.2288 or email srdorothy@insightbb.com or see Sr. Dorothy for a registration interview. Weekly sessions begin September 15. The RCIA Team asks that all parishioners pray for those who are discerning this step in their lives. BEREAVEMENT SUPPORT: Mother of God is now offering a support group for those who have lost a loved one. Meetings will be held in small groups of 8 to 10 on Thursday evenings from 7- 9 p.m. There will be 9 sessions starting Sept. 16, ending Nov. 11. We will use a book “New Day Journal – cost $10.00. For information or registration, please call Bill Rice at 525.6807. MOTHER OF GOD CHOIR will be resuming soon for the fall season. Rehearsals are on Thursday evenings at 7:30 p.m. and the choir sings for the 9:30 Sunday Mass. If you are interested in contributing and enriching our liturgy in song, contact the church office at 291.2288. Ask for Carol Jenkins (Choir Director) to arrange a meeting and audition. MINGLE SUNDAY is today. Do you have something that you want the Parish Pastoral Council to know? Well, we’re listening and try to make a special effort to hear you on the first Sunday of the month. Look for us wearing our Council pins or ask someone to point us out. A big THANK YOU to everyone who participated in the DPAA. Prince of Peace School was awarded $2,000 to be used toward a teacher of Spanish. Gratias! Collection for Sunday August 29: $9.353.00 Domestic Needs Collection August 29: $1,800.00
Calendar for the Week
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 PRAYER VIGIL on
the occasion of the execution of Gregory Wilson in Kentucky will be
held at the Cathedral Basilica of the Assumption, 1140 Madison Ave, Covington,
41011 beginning at 6:30 and going through the time of execution. BENEFIT TO ASSIST JESSIE RUSSO: Jessie is the Notre Dame senior injured in a car crash in April. A super fantastic yard sale, bake sale gifts for purchase on Saturday September 4 from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. at St. Joseph Academy Cafeteria next to All Saints in Walton, Ky. Call 620.1382 for questions. DCCH HALO LEAGUE: Richwood Tahoe Railroad Fundraiser, Saturday, Sept. 11 from 9 .m. – 12:30 p.m. Location: Columbia Sussex complex off Thomas More Parkway. Train ride is 1.5 miles; $5/child, $10/adult, $25 family of 4. All proceeds benefit the basic needs of the children at DCCH. Games, prizes, light snacks and drinks available while you wait. MARRIAGE ENCOUNTER WEEKEND: You should take a weekend to enjoy the country air and some time with your spouse at a beautiful retreat center! Take your good marriage and make it GREAT with a Marriage Encounter Weekend! The next Marriage Encounter weekends in this area are September 17-19 at the Cliffview Retreat Center in Danville, KY and October 15-17 at Holy Spirit Center in Norwood, OH. Weekends fill up quickly, so a prompt response is encouraged to avoid the waiting list. For more details or reservations, call Dave & Jan Stockleman at 1-800-547-1251 Code 00 or on at www.esharing.org. BE CONCERNED: A golf outing to benefit Be Concerned will be held on Friday, September 17 at Twin Oaks Golf and Plantation Club in Covington with a shotgun start at 10:30 A.M. Besides 18 holes of golf, the $100 entry fee will include lunch on the course with a prime rib and fried chicken dinner afterward in the club house. The day will also include a Grand Raffle, Rapid Raffles, Silent Auction, Split the Putt, and Split the Pot. To reserve your spot, ple 60 MINUTE ESTATE PLANNING AND FINANCIAL CHECKUP – FREE SEMINAR: St. Charles Care Center will present a free seminar on Thurs. Sept. 16 at 7 p.m. at the Lodge, Level C located at 600 Farrell Drive, Ft. Wright (off Kyles Lane). Call 331.3224 ext. 141 for more information or directions. RED MASS: Each year in cities around the world, lawyers, judges and lawmakers come together to pray for God’s grace and wisdom to assist them in carrying out faithfully their professional duties. The service, known as the Red Mass, is well attended by people of all faiths, and is open to the public. This year's annual Red Mass will be celebrated on Friday, September 17, at 4:00 p.m. at the Cathedral Basilica of the Assumption, 1141 Madison Avenue, Covington, KY. A reception in the Cathedral Gardens will follow. The celebration is open to all members of the legal profession, public servants and officials, judiciary, their respective families and the general public. For more information, please contact Dana Shelton, 513.374.6364. NEW BEGINNINGS SUPPORT GROUP FOR DIVORCED AND SEPARATED, sponsored by the Diocese of Covington, will begin on Wednesday, September 8 at 7:00 p.m. The session will run for eight weeks, through October 27, 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. CALLING ALL ALUMNI AND FORMER PARISHIONERS OF ST. BENEDICT CHURCH AND SCHOOL. Come join the 125 Anniversary Celebration on Sept. 26 for 10:00 a.m. Mass and a reception to follow in the school hall. Please RSVP to 341.6368 or www.stbenedictcovky@insightbb.com. NEW BEGINNINGS SUPPORT GROUP FOR DIVORCED AND SEPARATED, sponsored by the Diocese of Covington, will begin on Wednesday, September 8 at 7:00 p.m. The session will run for eight weeks, through October 27, 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: A Celebration of Life on Saturday, September 11, 2010. The Pro-Life Office of the Diocese of Covington is celebrating the 20th year anniversary of the Pro-Life Commission. The celebration is being held at the Marquise in Wilder; cost is $40 per person which includes pre-dinner cocktail hour, dinner, and entertainment by the band The Remains. Please call the Pro-Life Office 859. 392.1545 for reservations or more information. HOLY CROSS HIGH SCHOOL INDIAN SUMMER FESTIVAL will be on Friday, Sept. 10 and Saturday, Sept. 11 from 6 p.m. to 12 midnight on Holy Cross grounds. Food, drinks, games, and booths will be available. Fish Dinner Friday; Pig Roast Saturday; Corn Roast both nights. Bingo Saturday night in our air conditioned cafeteria. For additional information, call 431-1335. PROJECT RACHEL: If you ever had an abortion, the Catholic Church wants to reach out to you and offer healing and reconciliation. Project Rachel is a confidential ministry for women and men who have had an abortion experience. New sessions to start in the Fall. Please call our Project Rachel confidential telephone number at 859.392.1547. 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 |