High school juniors through college age are invited to attend the very first Teens Encounter Christ (TEC) retreat in the Diocese of Covington on Nov. 21-23. This 3-day weekend is fun and exciting way to encounter Christ, community and peace. Bishop Iffert invites all students to discover TEC, an important part of his own discipleship journey. Applications are now open. Space is limited—sign up early at https://covdio.org/youth/

The community is invited to Northern Kentucky’s observance of Veterans Day to honor all veterans, active-duty personnel, reservists, and military families.
Sunday, Nov. 8, at 2 pm, Highland Cemetery, 2167 Dixie Hwy., Fort Mitchell, KY (rain or shine).

Lace up your running shoes for neighbors in need! St. Vincent de Paul NKY 19th Annual Turkeyfoot Trot 5K Run/Walk -Saturday, Nov. 21, 9 am, at Thomas More University. Proceeds fund rent and utility assistance, food, beds, winter coats, and more.
    
Choose Mother of God Parish’s SVdP Conference when you register to support families in our community. Pre-register: $25 adults, $20 kids 14 & under (higher on race day). Free kids’ fun run, door prizes, and post-race food! Scan the QR code to register or visit www.svdpnky.org.

St. Vincent de Paul Northern Kentucky is seeking donations of men’s clothing to help our neighbors in need. Gently used clothing in good condition is greatly appreciated, and all sizes are accepted. Donate at any SVdP NKY thrift store or schedule a pickup online.  For more information, visit svdpnky.org/clothing-household.

Villa Madonna Academy will host an open house on Sunday, Nov. 15, from 1-3 pm. Meet students and teachers. See their new Chase & Cole Fischer STEM Wing and tour their beautiful 60+ acre campus. RSVP at https://villamadonna.org.

Following both Masses next Sunday, Nov. 15, Vincentians will be at each church entrance to collect. Many of the neighbors we visit in their homes are one step away from a dire outcome for themselves and their family. In addition to daily living needs of food and clothing, the requests have increased with the larger expenses of rent and utilities.
 
The generosity from this Mother of God faith family has allowed us to help keep our neighbors housed and warm.
 
SVDP envelopes are provided in the pews today. Checks should be made payable to MOG SVDP.
   
We are so thankful for your support and let those that we visit know this it is your generosity that makes our visit possible. You are in our prayers at meetings and before visits.

Through our partnership with the Franciscan University’s Catechetical Institute, the Diocese of Covington is offering free online courses!
   
To sign up for an account to take courses and workshops through the Franciscan University’s Catechetical Institute, go to https://covdio.org/catechetical-institute/.
On the Diocese of Covington’s landing page, you will find Recommended Learning Tracks.
   
Students will get credit for any course they complete. You can complete courses on your own time. Franciscan keeps track of your time and place, and you can stop and go as needed.
   
Feel free to take any workshop available on Franciscan at Home that interests you!

If praying with others and for others is something that interests you, the 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 Mustard Seed Catholic Charismatic Community of NKY will host their monthly Third Tuesday Prayer Gathering, "Spirit and Grace," on Nov. 17, from 7-8:45 pm, at Blessed Sacrament's Parish Center, 2407 Dixie Highway, Ft. Mitchell, KY.
Praise and worship music, teaching, witnesses, and healing prayers. Questions—call Carol at 859/341-5932.

Put your faith into action by serving alongside a dedicated team at the Parish Kitchen, a ministry of Catholic Charities Diocese of Covington. Flexible weekend scheduling with most team members serving an average of 3-6 weekend shifts per month. Saturdays and/or Sundays, 7 am-2 pm
Apply: sbraun@covingtoncharities.org
Questions: abauer@covingtoncharities.org
Learn more: www.covingtoncharities.org.

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.

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.

The Survivors of Suicide Loss Support Group here at Mother of God is for family members and friends of persons who have ended their own lives. Group meetings are held on the first Wednesday of each month in the St. Aloysius Conference Room at the parish office.

Next meeting - Wednesday, Nov. 4, 6:30-8 pm. For additional information, please contact Jeff Duell at 859-801-8213.                     

FORMED offers Forgiven: The Transforming Power of Confession. This series explores the grace and healing offered in Confession and shows how this sacrament of mercy reveals the depth and bounty of God's love. Forgiven communicates God's invitation to each one of us to come experience His indescribable love in the Sacrament of Reconciliation.

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 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.