MASS INTENTIONS
August 14
5:30 pm     for Ollie Gasser (Roger & Brenda)
August 15 – the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary
10 am    for Parishioners
August 16
no Mass
August 17
noon     for Joanna Henson (Faculty, Staff & Students)
August 18
noon    for Mary Elizabeth Florence (Clark Cleveland Family)
August 19
noon    for Jason Furnish (Linda)
August 20
noon    for William Morris (Family)

STEWARDSHIP OF TREASURE REPORT
offertory last Sunday . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $6,016
amount needed to maintain budget . . . . . . .  $5,200
budget offertory surplus year to date . . . . . . $840

250 Club winner Friday, August 6 #365 – Rose Ann Strohm
Sun. Aug 22 nursery Meghan Boland & Macy Gasser
 
EVENTS THIS WEEK 
today     after Mass Roman Missal VIII
             after Mass Nursery meeting rectory
Thur.     Parish Council 7 pm rectory
Sat.       altar server practice 10 - noon

We pray for the sick: Jackie Browning, Nancy Bush, Bill Landry, Fred Lang, Faye Prather, Gene Price Jr, Allan Reed, Jeffrey Sowder, Linda VanHook

We pray for those in care centers:  Carmel Manor:  Bishop Hughes; Cedar Ridge:  Sue Bedford; Grand Haven:  Flossie Gasser and Bonnie Young;  Mathers:  Mabel Schreiber; Taylor Manor:  Ruth Box

We pray for the homebound:  Virginia Ashba, Ida Cook, Juanita Gasser, Pat Hill, Grace Jones, Marie Snopek, Sherry Whitley

We pray for our Church:  Pope Benedict XVI, Bishop Foys, all bishops, Frs. Frazier, Williams and all priests, Deacon Tony Stoeppel and all deacons, Srs. Mary Francello, Immaculate, Ruth Agnes and all sisters, brothers, missionaries, Allen Frederick and all seminarians, the single, the engaged, the separated, the divorced, the married

We pray for our nation:  our president, elected officials, members of the armed forces, soldiers, public safety personnel, veterans

FROM THE PASTOR’S DESK

Virtus Training  will be held here on Saturday, August 21 from 1 – 4:30 pm.  Any adult who wishes to volunteer with ccd, preschool, Sunday Nursery, vacation bible school, or school must become an active Virtus trained volunteer.  Questions contact Mary Grable, our local coordinator.

The Board of Total Catholic Education met this past week.  Here is a report.  After a review of the Constitution the following officers were selected:  Linda Matmiller chairperson, Mary Charles Coy vice chairperson, Amanda Switzer secretary.  Other Board members are:  Meghan Boland, Brian Furnish, Mary Grable, Mark Perraut, Rachel Perraut, ex officio members are Debbie Henson lead teacher & Fr. Doug.  We are very grateful to our new officers and Board members who serve our parish in this important way!

Members received information concerning an after school care program for preschool and school children.  More information to follow.  Enrollment:  school 38 students, preschool 30 students, CCD 19 students.  It was reported that our parish received $5,000 for tuition assistance and our school received $5,000 for new text books from the Diocesan Educational Grant. We are very grateful for this support from Bishop Foys and the Diocese of Covington! 

An Adult Education Series on the new Roman Missal will be repeated in the Fall after Mass.  Between 4 and 18 parishioners attended this Series over the past two months.

Sunday nursery (held for children under age 4)  begins next Sunday in the rectory dining room.    Please use the door off the N. Walnut vestibule.  Parents are invited to consider using the nursery as a cry room when needed.  This is a free service for your children.

“It is a good and wholesome thought to pray for the dead,” we are reminded in the Book of Maccabees.  If you wish to remember and particularly pray for your loved ones in this way, which is a long-standing and traditional means of Church support, intimately connected with our Eucharistic faith, contact Sherri in the church office at 234.5444..

YOUTH 2000 will be held on Oct. 15, 16, 17 at Notre Dame Academy, Park Hills.  This retreat is open to Catholic youth age 13 and older.  While the Confirmation class will attend as part of their preparation for the sacrament, we hope to that other students will participate.  If you are interested please contact the parish office asap so we can begin to make plans and chaperones.  The cost is $40 per youth (includes meals, drinks and snacks.)

Plan to attend, Life’s a Ball, the 20th anniversary of the Pro-Life Commission, on Sat. Sept. 11 at the Marquise in Wilder from 6 to 11 pm.  The Pro–Life Ball includes cocktails, dinner and dancing the night away with music by “The Remains” band. Bishop Foys will present the “Face of Pro-Life” Awards to three honorees.   Call Faye Roch at 1.859.392.1545 for info.

16th Annual Serra Club Golf Outing will be held on Thursday, Sept. 16 at Twin Oaks Golf & Plantation Club, Latonia.  The outing uses a four-person scramble format and begins with a shot gun start at 11 a.m.  The cost to participate in this year's golf outing is $100 per golfer, and includes 18 holes of golf with cart, lunch, dinner and refreshments.
 
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.  A new session is starting in the Fall.  Please call our Project Rachel confidential telephone number at 1.859.392.1547.

Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults begins in September.  The RCIA provides an opportunity to learn What Catholics believe and what it means to be Catholic.  Unbaptized adults have the opportunity to be baptized. Those already baptized have the opportunity to be received into full communion with the Catholic Church.  Also adult Catholics are invited to attend to learn more about their faith.

Here is a report of the recent Finance Council meeting. Council members discussed beginning a new “Building Fund.”  This proposal includes a new monthly envelope in our 2011 offertory envelope box.  Donations to this Fund will begin to build a reserve so that when the time is needed we will have funds available to begin updating our buildings. Council members are requesting permission for this Fund from Bishop Foys so that these donations are non-assessable.  More information will be available at a later date.

As you know our school building is almost 50 years old and almost everything is original.  Many functions such as hvac, restrooms, kitchen, lighting, flooring, doors and windows need to be replaced.  Our church building is 40+ years old and is in need of a new hvac system, exterior doors and handicapped restrooms.

In our long range planning we hope to provide additional space for our growing preschool program, new office space, classrooms (to replace the mobile classroom unit and adding art and science rooms), a parish hall, and a daycare. 

We believe the financial resources needed to prepare for them must begin sooner than later.  To that end we hope to initiate a new “Building Fund” in 2011.  Donations to this fund will be placed in a new account.

It was also resolved that if our offertory budget deficit year to date reaches $5,000, we will take a second collection to reduce the budget deficit.  It is hoped that this procedure will keep us from getting too far behind in our offertory collections (which is our primary source of revenue.)  We continue to need $5,200 each Sunday to maintain a balanced budget.  Thanks for providing your Sunday offering each and every week of the year, especially if you are away.  We will conduct our Parish Offertory Commitment Weekend in early November.  (3)

MASS INTENTIONS
August 7
5:30 pm     for Ollie Gasser (Roger & Brenda)
August 8 - Nineteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time
10 am    for Parishioners
August 9
no Mass
August 10
noon     for Larry Landry (Bill & Gert)
August 11
noon    for William Morris (Family)
August 12
noon    for Betty Megibbon (JoLynn)
August 13
noon    for Janet Perkins

STEWARDSHIP OF TREASURE REPORT
offertory last Sunday . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $5,090
amount needed to maintain budget . . . . . . .  $5,200
budget offertory surplus year to date . . . . . . $24

250 Club winner Friday, July 30 #594 Sharon Brooks
no nursery – begins again on Sunday, August 22.
 
EVENTS THIS WEEK 
today after Mass  Roman Missal VII
Thur.    Board of Total Catholic Education 7 pm rectory
next weekend after Mass Roman Missal VIII

August event
7,8    New Roman Missal part seven
12    Board of Total Catholic Education 7 pm rectory
14,15    End of Year report presentation
14,15    New Roman Missal part eight
19    Parish Council 7 pm rectory
21/22    Service Awards Announcement
26    DPAA Celebration at the Radisson in Covington
28/29    Service Awards Nominations
29    All Organizations Meeting after Mass rectory
    (Alumni, Altar Society, Knights, Parents Club)

Sunday nursery (for children under age 4) will begin on Sunday, August 22.  On that day the nursery will move to the rectory dining room.    Please use the door off the N. Walnut vestibule.  The nursery may also be used as a cry room.

If you are interested in helping with the nursery, or if you are already involved, a short planning meeting will be held on Sunday, August 15 after Mass in the rectory.  We are very grateful to those women who staff the nursery each Sunday.  These volunteers provide a safe and fun environment for your children during Mass.  This is a free service for your children.

FROM THE PASTOR’S DESK

attention extraordinary ministers of Holy Communion and lectors:  please consult the insert in today’s bulletin about the upcoming diocesan training and registration procedure.  This training is required for all ministers and lectors. 

If you do not attend you will not be permitted to serve in these ministries.  If you are not already on our list and are interested in serving as a minister or lector please contact me before September 1 so that I can submit your name to Bishop Foys so that your name is on the diocesan list.

The new school year began last Friday.  We are off to a great start!  We have 37 students enrolled in school: 7 in Kindergarten, 7 in First, 4 in Second, 10 in Third, 5 in Fourth and 4 in Fifth.  The preschool is at full capacity with 30 students (based on the size of the room.) 

This year’s school staff: 

administration
Mrs. Debbie Henson, Lead Teacher       
Mrs. Jeanette Henson, Administrative Assistant
Rev. Douglas Lauer, Pastor / Administrator
Ms. Sherri Sowder, Business Manager

faculty
Mrs. Kendra Cooper, Fourth & Fifth Grades Reading,First - Fifth Math, K – Fifth Computers
Mrs. Cathy Harpe, Kindergarten Teacher (part-time)
Mrs. Debbie Henson, First Grade Reading, First – Fifth Grammar
Mrs. Debbie McKinley, Second & Third Grades Reading, K – Fifth Music, Science, Social Studies
Mrs. Gail Westhoff, K  – Fifth Religion,Librarian, Accelerated Reading Coordinator

staff
Mrs. Janet Cline, Cafeteria Cook
Mrs. Connie Pierson, Speech Pathologist from Harrison County School District

volunteers
Mary Grable, Cafeteria Records & Reports,
Virtus Training Coordinator
Lois Judy & Mary Ann Perraut, school health nurse
Coach Mike Reitz, Physical Education Teacher

This year’s preschool staff:
Ms. Kim Wilson, Director & Teacher
Mrs. Melissa Richie, Assistant Teacher
Mrs. Gail Westhoff, Religion Teacher

Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults begins in September.  The RCIA provides an opportunity to learn What Catholics believe and what it means to be Catholic.  Unbaptized adults have the opportunity to be baptized. Those already baptized have the opportunity to be received into full communion with the Catholic Church.  Also adult Catholics are invited to attend to learn more about their faith.

Pro-Life Day of Reflection will take place on Saturday, August 14 from 8:30 to 2:00 p.m. at St. Anne’s Moye Spiritual Life Center, Melbourne, KY.  Everyone is welcome to attend this day to revitalize our spirits, regroup our efforts, and renew our dedication to the cause of life.  Sr. Justina Franxman OSB will facilitate this day of prayer to inspire us to build a Culture of Life in our diocese. Please RSVP by calling 1.859.392.1545 or emailing This e-mail address is being protected from spambots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it  

Save the date – Saturday, September 11, 2010 for a Celebration of Life.  The Pro-Life Commission of the Diocese of Covington in celebration of their 20th year anniversary is hosting a “Pro-Life Ball” at the Marquise in Wilder.  Please call the Pro-Life Office 1.859.392.1545 for more information.

16th Annual Serra Club Golf Outing will be held on Thursday, Sept. 16, 2010 at Twin Oaks Golf & Plantation Club, Latonia.  The outing uses a four-person scramble format and begins with a shot gun start at 11 a.m.  The cost to participate in this year's golf outing is $100 per golfer, and includes 18 holes of golf with cart, lunch, dinner and refreshments.
 
The Serra Club for Vocations, Northern Kentucky, is a Catholic organization devoted to promoting vocations to the priesthood and religious life.  For more information on the Serra Club please visit their website at www.serranky.org. 

Here is a report of the recent Finance Council meeting. Council members discussed beginning a new “Building Fund.”  This proposal includes a new monthly envelope in our 2011 offertory envelope box.  Donations to this Fund will begin to build a reserve so that when the time is needed we will have funds available to begin updating our buildings. Council members are requesting permission for this Fund from Bishop Foys so that these donations are non-assessable.  More information will be available at a later date.

As you know our school building is almost 50 years old and almost everything is original.  Many functions such as hvac, restrooms, kitchen, lighting, flooring, doors and windows need to be replaced.  Our church building is 40+ years old and is in need of a new hvac system, exterior doors and handicapped restrooms.

In our long range planning we hope to provide additional space for our growing preschool program, new office space, classrooms (to replace the mobile classroom unit and adding art and science rooms), a parish hall, and a daycare. 

We believe the financial resources needed to prepare for them must begin sooner than later.  To that end we hope to initiate a new “Building Fund” in 2011.  Donations to this fund will be placed in a new account.

It was also resolved that if our offertory budget deficit year to date reaches $5,000, we will take a second collection to reduce the budget deficit.  It is hoped that this procedure will keep us from getting too far behind in our offertory collections (which is our primary source of revenue.)  We continue to need $5,200 each Sunday to maintain a balanced budget.  Thanks for providing your Sunday offering each and every week of the year, especially if you are away.  We will conduct our Parish Offertory Commitment Weekend in early November.  (2)

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.  A new session is starting in the Fall.  Please call our Project Rachel confidential telephone number at 1.859.392.1547.

We pray for the sick: Jackie Browning, Nancy Bush, Bill Landry, Fred Lang, Faye Prather, Gene Price Jr, Allan Reed, Jeffrey Sowder, Linda VanHook

We pray for those in care centers:  Carmel Manor:  Bishop Hughes; Cedar Ridge:  Sue Bedford and Mabel Schreiber; Grand Haven:  Flossie Gasser and Bonnie Young; Taylor Manor:  Ruth Box;

We pray for the homebound:  Virginia Ashba, Ida Cook, Juanita Gasser, Pat Hill, Grace Jones, Marie Snopek, Sherry Whitley

We pray for our Church:  Pope Benedict XVI, Bishop Foys, all bishops, Frs. Frazier, Williams and all priests, Deacon Tony Stoeppel and all deacons, Srs. Mary Francello, Immaculate, Ruth Agnes and all sisters, brothers, missionaries, seminarians, the single, the engaged, the separated, the divorced, the married

We pray for our nation:  our president, elected officials, members of the armed forces, soldiers, public safety personnel, veterans

Mass Intentions are a prayerful way to remember a loved one, to comfort, to express sympathy, and to honor someone living with an offering for their intentions and well-being.  If you would like to have a Mass offered, contact Sherri in the office. The offering for a Mass intention is $10.

A special diocesan training session will be held at St. Edward’s on Saturday, September 25 from 10 am to noon for all who wish to distribute Holy Communion in church or to the homebound or lector at Mass. 

This mandatory training includes: 
1) brief history of the new norms;
2) presentation of the norms;
3) theology of the Mass and liturgical ministries;
4) practicial application of the norms.

The qualifications for extraordinary ministers of Holy Communion and lectors are:
1.  be Catholic and have received all the sacraments of initiation (Baptism, Confirmation, Eucharist);
2. live his or her life in such a way that their love for the Eucharist is evident by their regular participation in the Eucharistic liturgy;
3.  demonstrate acceptance of the teachings of the Church by his/her way of life;
4.  be adequately formed to carry out this ministry as the Church intends, and take part in continuing formation through parish and/or diocesan workshops and/or retreats;
5.  extraordinary minister of H.C.  be recommended by their pastor to the bishop who may accept the recommendation for a four year term renewable;
5. lector be chosen by their pastor for a four year term renewable;
6.  be at least sixteen (16) years of age;
7. not labor under a canonical penalty whether imposed or declared (e.g., not be in an invalid marriage or be a laicized cleric;
8.  commit to  a faithful and reliable presence at the liturgies to which they have been assigned.

EMHC and lectors will register online through the diocesan website www.covingtondiocese.org on the Office of Worship homepage.  If you don’t have access to the internet contact Sherri at 234.5444 and she will register you for the training.