Please consider donating for our Christmas poinsettias. You may do so in honor of a loved one (living or deceased). Envelopes are available in the pews.

In January we will begin a Survivors of Suicide Loss Support Group here at Mother of God for family members and friends of persons who have ended their own lives. Group meetings will be held on the first Wednesday of each month at the parish office in the St. Aloysius Conference Room. The first meeting will be Wednesday, Jan, 7, from 6:30–8 pm. For additional information, please contact Jeff Duell at 859-801-8213.

Join organist/vocalist Meg Booker for an afternoon of Lessons and Carols on Saturday, Dec. 20, at 3 pm. This is the perfect way to get into the Christmas spirit, soaking in the majestic sounds of the historic Koehnken & Grimm pipe organ and the gorgeous art and architecture of Mother of God Church in Covington, KY. Bring a friend or three.

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.

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.

Fair Trade Equal Exchange coffee, tea, and chocolate will be available for sale between both Masses downstairs in the undercroft on Sunday, Dec. 14, from 10:30-11:30.

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.

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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.