In celebration of National Adoption Month, the Diocesan Catholic Children's Home will hold an open house on Wednesday, Nov. 19, from 6:30-8:30 pm, 75 Orphanage Rd., Ft. Mitchell, KY. Anyone interested in learning more about adopting, fostering, mentoring, or volunteering, please attend. For more details, call 859 331-2040 or visit www.dcchcenter.org.

On Sunday, Nov. 9, Mike and Maha Kassis will be here with religious handcrafted olive wood items for sale before and after both Masses downstairs in the undercroft. Cash or check accepted only.

Holy Cross High School cheerleaders and coaches are sponsoring a Polar Express fun(d)raiser on Saturday, Dec. 6, from 6–9 pm, in the Finn Center/Holy Cross Gym
Corner of 36th and Church Streets in Latonia.

• Ages 4+ (must be potty trained)
• $25 per child/$50 family maximum.
• Wear pajamas, bring a blanket and pillow to enjoy the movie, snack, crafts, and games.

To register, go to the school website www.hchscov.com and click on the advertising flyer or contact Karen Bunton at karen.bunton@hchscov.com. 

You are invited to Northern Kentucky’s observance of Veterans Day to honor all veterans, active-duty personnel, reservists, and military families on Sunday, Nov. 9, at 2 pm (rain or shine), Highland Cemetery 2167 Dixie Hwy., Fort Mitchell. KY. Guest speaker is Cody VanBoxel, executive director of Disabled American Veterans (DAV). For information, please contact Kathleen Romero at 859-331-2499 or kathleenromero391@gmail.com.

Next Sunday, Nov. 16, MoG volunteers or collection baskets will be at each church entrance to accept monetary donations. Envelopes are in the pews and boxes at church entrances. Checks should be made to MoG SVDP.
    
So far, we have been able to help those who have reached out for help. We are grateful to you for making this ministry possible, and we let our neighbors know that it is your generosity that enables us to visit them.

The Office of Catechesis and Evangelization is offering workshops on three Books of the Old Testament, presented by Fr. Timothy P. Schehr. Fr. Schehr is a retired biblical scholar and former professor at Mount St. Mary’s School of Theology at the Athenaeum of Ohio. He has a BA, MDiv, and an MA from the Athenaeum of Ohio. He also has a PhD from Hebrew Union College.

Workshops are all held Saturday morning, 10–11:30 a.m., Diocese of Covington, Curia Office

2025 Workshops – Isaiah: Nov. 1 – Session 1 and Nov. 15 – Session 2.
2026 Workshops – Job: March 7 – Session 1, March 14 – Session 2, April 11 – Session 3, and April 18 – Session 4.

Everyone is welcome to attend! The cost for each workshop session is $35 cash or checks at the door.

For more information and to register visit covdio.org/bible-workshops.
The workshops will be held in the Diocese of Covington, Curia Office Building, 1125 Madison Ave., Covington, KY 41011.

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.

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.

The missals have arrived and will be available for purchase Sunday, Nov. 9, before and after each Mass. Missals are $4. It is very helpful if you have the exact amount for your purchase. Thank you. If you have questions, call Andrea Lonneman 859-835-7087.

On Wednesday, Dec. 3, Embracing All God's Children will host a special Mass at St. Joseph Church Cold Spring, KY, at 7 pm, for LGBTQ+ individuals, their loved ones and families. After Mass, a reception will be held in Kelley Hall. Due to Christmas, no regular meeting in December.

Join us for St. Vincent dePaul's 18th annual Turkeyfoot Trot 5K Run/Walk, starting at 9 am on Saturday, Nov. 15, at Thomas More University. Pre-register now at www.svdpnky.org. $20 for adults and $15 for children 14 and under, with race-day registration priced at $30 for adults and $25 for children 14 years and under.
    
Please be sure to join the Mother of God Parish Conference when you register so that your registration fee will directly benefit our own parish outreach. Proceeds benefit our parish-based conferences, which provide emergency financial assistance, food, and basic necessities to our neighbors in need.
        
Sponsorship opportunities are still available. For more information, go to www.svdpnky.org or contact Nicole Trimpe at 859-547-6774 or nicole.trimpe@svdpnky.org.

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—Forgiven: The Transforming Power of Confession. This series explores the grace and healing offered in the Sacrament of Reconciliation and shows how this sacrament of mercy reveals the depth and bounty of God's love.

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.

We are blessed by dedicated volunteers at Mother of God. Thank you for staying current on your VIRTUS training and bulletins. Just by doing this small act, you help create a healthy environment and make things run more smoothly on a daily basis.
   
Anyone needing information on becoming VIRTUS trained, please contact Mary Ann Kelly at mkelly@mogcov.org. We would love to have you as a volunteer!

St. Pius X Church is hosting a women's retreat, entitled "The JOY in Discovering Who I Am," on Saturday, Dec. 6, at the church. We encourage women of all ages, including teens, to come. Registration is from 7:30-8 am, followed by the retreat from 8 am-3 pm. This is a day of spiritual renewal and reflection, that includes:

• Mass
• Confession
• Eucharistic Adoration 
• 3 inspiring talks
• 2 delicious meals

To register, email bentjenr@gmail.com or text 859-801-6813. The cost is $40 (cash or check payable to St. Pius on the day of the retreat).