Experience the True, the Good and the Beautiful at an open reception of the annual Angelico Juried Art Exhibition on Saturday, Jan. 24, from 7-9 pm, in St. Francis Xavier's undercroft, 611 Sycamore St., Cincinnati, OH. Light hors d'oeuvres will be served.

With dozens of works from various disciplines, this show is a testament to the skill and devotion of our region's talented local artists. The exhibition will be on display until April 9. Admission is free, but you can RSVP here.

 You are invited to pray for peace every other month at 6 pm at the Bell Tower in Covington's Main Strasse, beginning Tuesday, Jan. 20. Future dates are March 24 and May 5. The prayer is live streamed on Facebook and hosted the Sisters of Divine Providence, Sisters of Notre Dame, and the Benedictine Sisters.

The 3rd Kentucky March for Life will be held in Frankfort, KY on Wednesday, March 11. This is a wonderful opportunity to join together and support the sanctity of life in the State of Kentucky.

• We are planning to have an adult/family bus that will leave from a location to be determined on Wednesday morning to arrive at Good Shepherd Parish in Frankfort for Mass at 9:30 am.
• Following Mass, there will be a rally at the State Capitol, after which attendees will be invited to “march” to the historic Frankfort Cemetery to the Memorial of the Unborn. For those unable to walk, a bus will be available to drop attendees off at the cemetery.
• Buses will be returning to the Northern Kentucky area by 4:30 pm.   
• More information, including RSVP details, will be available soon.

The Mustard Seed Community has scheduled a women's mission trip to Jamaica from April 11-16. This is the same mission that Fr. Comer visited and found so inspiring in January 2025. If you are interested and would like to learn more, email Roxanne Calhoun at rcalhoun@stjoeparish.net or Vicki Klocke at vklocke@stjoeparish.net.

Join us for an Open House at Holy Cross High School, 3617 Church Street, Covington KY on Sunday, Jan. 18, beginning at 1 pm. Meet teachers, explore athletic and extra-curricular opportunities and enjoy student-led tours.  
     
For more information visit our website at www.hchscov.com or call 859-431-1335.

The next Marriage Encounter Weekend experience is March 13-15 at Our Lady of the Holy Spirit Center in Cincinnati, OH. This weekend experience is for those who wish to enrich their marriage and return to that newlywed feeling.

Apply today at https://esharing.org/applyWeekend.php. For details contact: Andy and Melanie Reinersman at 859- 653-8464, application@esharing.org or visit esharing.org.

Parents, if you have a school-aged child who is seeking First Reconciliation and/or First Communion, we would love to hear from you! You must be a registered parishioner for your child to participate. To register your child/children for the classes, please call the parish office at 859-291-2288 or email mkelly@mogcov.org. Preparation will begin in January.
    
If your child/children have not been baptized, we can help with that, too. Please call or send us an email.

We invite you to place yourself in the presence of the Blessed Sacrament every Tuesday morning from 11-11:45 am. This is a tremendous opportunity to deepen your relationship with the Lord. Try it and see how it changes your life. The Sacrament of Reconciliation is also available.

If praying with others and for others is something that interests you, the newly formed Mother of God Prayer Team invites you to join us.
   
This is a very simple way to get involved without leaving your home! Each week, Mary Ann Kelly, pastoral assistant, will email a list of prayer intentions, including the Remember in Prayer list in our bulletin, and you can pray as your life allows.
   
If you are interested in joining, please email Mary Ann at mkelly@mogcov.org or call her in the office at 859-291-2288, ext. 16.

On Saturday, March 7, from 8:30 am–3 pm, join us for a Lenten Women’s Retreat, Come Back to Me, with All Your Heart. Retreat will be in the Blessed Sacrament undercroft at 2409 Dixie Hwy, Ft. Mitchell, KY.

• Light breakfast and lunch will be served. 
• There will be opportunity for Mass and Confession.
• Cost is $45 before Feb. 23 and $50 after Feb. 23. 
• Register at https://www.rcohiovalley.org/events/womens-lenten-retreat-2026
• If you have questions, please contact Robin Welch at rmwelch99@gmail.com.

Please invite other women to join us! Open to all, sponsored by the Women of Regnum Christi.

Take time to renew your spirit at the Restoration Retreat. This is a one-day retreat designed especially for those who have already made a Cursillo. Reconnect with your Cursillo community.  “Piety, Study, and Action into Harmony.”

• Men’s Retreat: Saturday, Jan. 31
• Women’s Retreat: Saturday, Feb. 7
• Location: St. Patrick Church, Taylor Mill
• Schedule: Arrive at 8 am; breakfast and lunch provided; concludes with the 4:30 pm Vigil Mass.
• Cost: $65

For details, contact T.J. Wells at 859-635-2384 or email tjwells@fuse.net.
Register at covingtoncursillo.org/restoration-retreats.

Please consider having a Mass offered for your loved ones, either living or deceased. The offering for a Mass intention is $10. To schedule a Mass, call the parish office at 859-291-2288.

Available on FORMED – Christmas Special!

Laugh and Grow Bible for Kids Christmas.
This beautiful retelling of the story of Jesus’ birth will help kids understand the true meaning of Christmas. Viewers both young and old will be filled with hope as they recall God’s promise fulfilled through our Savior’s arrival.

It's easy to sign up for FORMED! Go to formed.org/signup; Search for your parish by zip code/postal code. Click on your parish. Register with your name and email address. Then check that email account for a link to begin using FORMED.
                       
Get FORMED! Get watching!

AL-Anon holds their Wednesday noon meetings at Mother of God Church. Enter through the courtyard and go down the steps to the undercroft of the church. Al-Anon has but one purpose: to help families and friends of alcoholics and addicted ones.

Parents of Addicted Loved Ones (PAL) meets the 2nd and 4th Wednesdays of the month, from 6:30 to 8 pm, at Catholic Charities. It provides continuing education and support, at no charge, for parents with a son, daughter or spouse suffering from addiction to alcohol or drugs. No cost. Just come.
   
Catholic Charities, 3629 Church Street, Latonia, KY
For more information call Client Care at 859-581-8974.

Parish Missionary Disciples is a training program by which Catholic believers can become missionary disciples. This training deepens one’s relationship with Jesus Christ, transforms one into a disciple, and empowers one to meaningfully, joyfully, and respectfully give witness to how Jesus Christ lives in our hearts, influences our lives, and calls us to holiness. Since 2024, 100+ parishioners representing 24 parishes in the diocese have participated.
   
St. Mary Parish in Alexandria will host the next three-session training on the following dates: Thursdays, Jan. 22, Feb. 5, and Feb. 19, 6:30-8:30 pm. All are welcome! To register, contact Ken at kenglaser24@gmail.com or call 859-512-1577.

Do you know a parishioner who is confined to home or a nursing home and would like to receive the Eucharist? We can make a visit! For more information: Call or email Mary Ann Kelly at 859-291-2288 or mkelly@mogcov.org.