Mother of God Church
119 West Sixth Street
Covington KY 41011

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May 13, 2012

In Our Parish                                                       Bulletin Archive

HAPPY MOTHER’S DAY!

DPAA 2012: We received the progress report from the Diocese that shows pledges made to the 2012 fund drive. Many of the pledges are made directly to the Diocesan Offices so this information isn’t available to us on an immediate basis. As of May 3, 2012, a total of 168 pledges were made and the total pledges amount to $63,853.02. This is $11,253.02 over our goal and these funds, as well as all pledges from now, on will come back to us in the form of rebates. We can’t thank you all enough for your quick response to the 2012 DPAA Fund Drive. Let’s make this the best drive ever. See us if we can assist you in making your pledge. Louise and Dutch Dickman.

SAVE THE DATE for the Diocesan Catholic Children’s Home Festival on Friday, June 8 through Sunday, June 10.  Once again, Mother of God Parish will be sponsoring our Cake Booth. Watch for details on how you can participate!  

HEALTH AND WELLNESS MINISTRY:  In the credenza, marked with a red cross, on the rectory side in the back of church we have an AED (Automated External Defibrillator).  If you would be interested in taking a CPR/AED class, the Edgewood Fire Dept. offers classes on the last Saturday of the month for $30.  Contact Chris Whittenberger at 859.468.2938.  You could also check with your own fire departments to see if they offer classes. CPR is a good thing for all of us to know as it has been proven that folks receiving CPR have a greater chance of survival.

COME MEET THE CANDIDATES!  The Confirmation Candidates for 2013 that is. Confirmation candidates are any Catholic boy or girl who is in the 7 or 8 grade (or above). Meet with Sister Kathleen in St. Aloysius Center after 11:30 Mass on Sunday, May 20, 2012. 

TODAY: St. Vincent de Paul Special Collection at both Masses.

NOTICE:  The Feast of the Ascension Thursday, May 17 is celebrated this year on Sunday, May 20, 2012. 

SIGNUP for your portrait in the Pictorial Directory.  We will have in-church signups on Sunday, May 20 and May 27 with the help of MOG volunteers who will operate laptop computers to assist families with signups. Our photography dates are June 12-15, all 2-8 p.m., June 16 (Sat.), 10 a.m.-6 p.m., June 20-22, all 2-8 p.m., June 23 (Sat.) 10 a.m.-6 p.m. and June 24 (Sun.) 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Today is a good day to have a family consultation and pick out a time that you can all come together.

OUR GIFTED AGENCY for May is Welcome House. Having just marked the 30th Anniversary, Welcome House continues to respond to the basic needs of people in our neighborhood. For details about the services offered go to www.welcomehouseky.org. Mother of God Parish has been and is today a major supporter of this agency. To assist with the Welcome House Mission you are invited to bring in these items on their “Wish List”- towels, box fans, TANK bus passes, gift cards to Kroger, Walmart, and Payless, ethnic hair care products, liquid dish detergent, laundry detergent, all-purpose cleaner, pillow cases, bottled water. Please place items in the bins. Passes and gift cards can be put into Special Collection Envelopes, marked for Welcome House and placed in the Sunday collection baskets. Tours will be given of the Welcome House facilities on May 16 and 25. Call 859.581.8717 for information. There are volunteer opportunities and volunteers are greatly appreciated.

HEALTH AND WELLNESS MINISTRY:  To celebrate National Osteoporosis Awareness and Prevention Month in May  St Elizabeth is offering a free heel screening for all women going through menopause, women who have gone through menopause and men over the age of 50.  If you have not been screened or have no insurance this is a great opportunity. Osteoporosis has been declared a major health threat.  No appointments are necessary.  The dates and times at the St. Elizabeth facilities are as follows:  May 14  Ft. Thomas East Pointe Café    11-1:30 May 24  Florence West Pointe Café       11-1:30

SIGN UP TODAY: Melissa Hall, granddaughter of Peggy Price, has been selected as a Student Ambassador in the People to People Program and will be heading to Australia as part of that program. To help offset the expenses, Melissa and Peggy are offering special homemade treats: delicious dandy desserts. Sign-up in the undercroft after both Masses. Questions, call Peggy at 859.341.5399 or contact momprice@insightbb.com.

CALENDAR

Sunday, May  13

     

Monday, May 14

  7:00 p.m.

  8:00 p.m.

American Sign Language Class

Knights of St. John

SAC

Hall

Tuesday, May  15

  7:00 p.m. Parish Pastoral Council SAC

Wednesday, May  16

   7:00 p.m. RCIA Mystagogia SAC

Thursday,  May  17

  12:30 p.m.

Eucharistic Adoration

Church

Friday,  May  18

     

Saturday,  May  19

     

Sunday,  May 20

10:30 a.m. Christian Services Committee Hall

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

MASS INTENTIONS

May 13

 9:30

Parishioners & Memorials                          Barb & Charles Oney (50th Ann.)

 

11:30 Terry & Maureen Cogswell, Arlene Menzer

May 14

 

no mass

May  15

12:05

Judy Gausepohl
May  16

12:05

Larry Friedhoff
May  17 12:05 Schroder-Middendorf Families
May  18 12:05 Donald Kohorst
May  19 12:05 Jane “Shroder” Taphorn
May  20

  9:30

Don Rolfsen, Marie Bitter
  11:30 Parishioners & Memorials 

LET US PRAY FOR OUR SICK

Richard Arlinghaus Charles Legner Patty Relojo
David Richmond Milosh Kalapasev Mary Sartori
John Binzer   Kelli Knochelmann Cason Shrock
Lucille Bose Lily Marie Meagher John VonderMuelen 
Shirley Hensley Joe Ann Rieselman
Ed Hunkemoeller

IN OUR DIOCESE AND AREA

CHURCH OF OUR SAVIOR: NATIONAL BLACK CATHOLIC CONGRESS XI to be held in Indianapolis at the JW Marriott Hotel July 19-21 will be “Celebrating 25 Years of What We Have Seen and Heard.” In 1987 over 1500 Catholics gathered at the Catholic University of America in Washington, D.C. to revive the National Black Catholic Congress Movement that began in 1889. Since 1987 Black Catholics, bishops, priests and leaders have gathered every 5 years to study and celebrate African American Culture and presence in the Catholic Church. We invite you to check www.nbccongress.org/events or contact Sister Janet Bucher at Our Savior Church at 859.491.5872. Registrations are being taken so it is important to register early.

CROSS THE BRIDGE FOR LIFE: Sunday, June 3 from 2-4 p.m. Beginning at the World Peace Bell in Newport, hundreds of participants will converge on the Purple People Bridge for this peaceful, prayerful presence to advocate for the sanctity of human life. Please join us and bring your families. For information call 392.1545.  

ANNUAL INDOOR FLEA MARKET: St. Joseph Parish, Crescent Springs, Friday and Saturday June 1 and 2 from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Free admission and free parking. We feature excellent bargains on toys, furniture, tools, children’s clothing, decorative items, household items, electronics, etc. We are located off Buttermilk Pike between the doctor’s office and the bank. For additional information, call 341.6609.

SPRING CLEANING? BeConcerned would welcome your gently used kitchen ware, bed clothing, towels and wash cloths, and decorative items. Items can be dropped off at 714 Washington St., Covington or call 291.6789.

MARRIAGE ENCOUNTER WEEKEND: Schedule a weekend away just for the two of you to grow closer together and the Lord! Make a good marriage warmer and happier with a Marriage Encounter Weekend. The next weekends in this area are July 20-22 at the Holiday Inn Eastgate in Cincinnati, OH and Sept. 21-23 at the Cliffview Retreat Center in Danville, KY. Weekends fill up quickly, so a prompt response is encouraged to avoid the waiting list. For more information or reservations, call 1.800.547.1251 Code 00 or www.esharing.org.

CROSS THE BRIDGE FOR LIFE: Sunday, June 3 from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. Beginning at the World Peace Bell in Newport, hundreds of participants will converge on the Purple People Bridge for this peaceful, prayerful presence to advocate for the sanctity of human life. Now, more than ever, our voices need to be heard! Please join us and bring your families. This is a collaborative event sponsored by the Diocese of Covington, Archdiocese of Cincinnati, and other Greater Cincinnati and Northern Kentucky life affirming organizations. For more information please call the Pro-Life Office at 392.1545. 

FAMILY LIFE MINISTRY: Programs offered in our diocese are:

Support Group for Divorced/Separated

Registration required. Call 392-1591
Thursdays at 7 pm

Widowed Support Group

For assistance, call 392-1591

Always Our Children

For parents and families of gay/lesbian children
Third Tuesday of each month, 7 pm
All meetings take place at Catholic Charities.
For further information, call Marianne Bosch, Family Life Director at 392-1591.