Mother of God Church
116 West Sixth Street
Covington KY 41011

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January 31, 2010

In Our Parish 

PARISH PASTORAL COUNCIL ELECTIONS:   Thank you to all of our candidates for their interest and willingness to serve our parish.  Congratulations to John Cimprich (re-elected), Aaron Duesing, Dotti Duncan, Tanya Stager, Karen Wischer (re-elected), and David Ziser on their election to council.  We also extend our thanks and appreciation to our outgoing council members, Carole Lonneman, Bernie Paolucci, Sister Rosemarie Pohlman, and Dick Tapke for their service and dedication. 

MARK YOUR CALENDARS to celebrate Mardi Gras at Family Game Night on Sunday, February 14 in the Parish Hall.  Details to follow!   

HEALTH AND WELLNESS:  On Sunday Feb. 14 we will have our annual Lipid Screening.  It is a great opportunity to have your Cholesterol, HDL, LDL, Triglycerides and Blood Sugar checked.  It is an economical way to monitor the status of these important tests if you are taking medications or would just like to know where you stand.  The cost is $20.   The test will be from finger stick blood.  An RN from the Wellness Heart Center will review the results with each participant and discuss helpful recommendations when indicated.  To schedule an appointment between 8:30 a.m. and 11:30 a.m. phone Carol Fausz at 341.1823.

PRINCE OF PEACE “ELVIS EVENT”: Fun Grand Party with a Silent Auction. This year we will be celebrating Elvis’ 75 birthday on February 20, 2010 at The Grand at 5th and Madison. Two Las Vegas style shows by award winning Paul Halverstadt. Tickets are $40 each. $50 for limited near stage seating. If you have questions, please call Virginia at 431.5153.

FAITHFUL CITIZENSHIP ADVOCACY NETWORK If you cannot join us for Catholics @ the Capitol, the Catholic Conference of Kentucky invites your participation in our Faithful Citizenship Advocacy Network so that you can communicate with decision-makers on important public policy issues in Washington, D.C. and Frankfort.  Bringing Catholic social teaching to lawmakers is the responsibility of all Catholics. We invite each Catholic household to register at least one participant to receive periodic email communications on legislative issues at a time when communicating to lawmakers is critical to advance the common good through public policy. Visit the Conference website at www.ccky.org to sign up. Talk to Sr. Dorothy for more information.

SERVERS' MEETING: There will be a meeting for all servers for both 9:30 and 11:30 Masses on Saturday, Feb. 6 at 10 a.m. in Church.  Please call Sr. Margene if you have questions.      

We offer our sympathy and prayers to the families and friends of William Magner and Ruth Flesch who passed away to their heavenly reward.

Collection for Sunday, January 24, 2010:   $8,548.50

Calendar for the Week

Sunday, Jan 31

12:30  p.m.

RCIA Church Tour

Church

Monday, Feb 1

     
Tuesday, Feb 2      

Wednesday, Feb 3

  7:00 p.m. RCIA Catechumenate SAC

Thursday,Feb 4

12:30 -5:30

  7:00 p.m.

Eucharistic Adoration

Social Concerns Committee

Church

SAC

Friday, Feb 5

  7:15 p.m. Healing Mass Church

Saturday, Feb 6

10:00 a.m. Servers Meeting Church

Sunday, Feb 7

10:30 - 1 p.m. Coffee, Cocoa, Tea Sale Hall

MASS INTENTIONS

Jan 31

 9:30

Parishioners and Memorials 

 

11:30

 Pat Sketch

Feb 1

 

No Mass/Service

Feb 2

12:05

 Harry Nieman, Jr.
Feb 3

12:05

Helen Butler
Feb 4

12:05

Special Intention Kim Morrison
Feb 5

10:00

John Bramlage
Feb 6

12:05

Ed Duhme
Feb 7

  9:30

Parishioners and Memorials

 

11:30

Pat Sketch

PLEASE PRAY FOR OUR SICK:                                

Mary Clare Duhme

Margaret Stenson

Tom O'Hara

David White   

 Sally Soderlund

Bill Meyer

Dorothy (Billie) Adams Mary Zieverink   John Binzer

Mary Lou Prieshoff

Gene Terry   

Dolores Lauren

John VonderMuelen

Tyrone Rice

Bob Dickman

 Jane Berning Loraine Altevers Charles Legner  
Malvina Sheffield Charlie Macke
 

HOSPITALIZATIONS: Please let us know if you or a family member is going to or is in the hospital. Because of increased privacy regulations, the hospital staff is not able to release this information unless they have specific instructions from the patient each time. This is much more limited than before. If you want us to visit, we need you to inform us. Thank you.   

In Our Diocese and Area

THE NOTRE DAME ACADEMY ALUMNAE ASSOCIATION will host a Day of Recollection on Ash Wednesday, February 17, 2010 at the Sisters of Notre Dame Provincial House, 1601 Dixie Hwy.  Guest Speaker is author, speaker, retreat and parish mission director, Sr. Melannie Svoboda, SND.  The day will include retreat conferences, reflection time, lunch, and opportunity for the Sacrament of Reconciliation, Mass and Distribution of Ashes.  Cost for the day is $20.00.  Deadline: February 10, 2010. For more information contact Taffy Hebbeler at 859.292.1852 or hebbelert@ndapandas.org. Send checks to Notre Dame, 1699 Hilton Dr., Park Hills, KY 41011 

COVINGTON LATIN SCHOOL, an accelerated Catholic college-prep high school, is hosting their annual Open House for highly motivated and talented 5, 6, and 7 graders on Sunday, Feb. 14 with sessions at 2:00 and 3:00 p.m. followed by student-let tours and refreshments. For more information or to RSVP, please call 291.7044 or visit www.covingtonlatin.org.

COMMUNITY-BASED CHILD SEXUAL ABUSE PREVENTION INITIATIVE KICKOFF:  Xavier University Women's Center and Darkness to Light invite professionals to the launch of a community-based initiative aimed at preventing child sexual abuse. Local advocates from human services and the business sector introduce the first steps in this initiative. This free event will be held on Friday, February 5, from 11:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m., and repeated the same day from 2:00 to 3:30 p.m. Both will be held at Xavier University Women's Center, 1415 Dana Avenue, Cincinnati, OH 45207. For more information, contact Julie Ellison at jellison@cinci.d2L.org or at 513-745-3940.

COVINGTON CATHOLIC HIGH SCHOOL WELCOMES THE PARENTS OF THE CLASS OF 2014:  Please join the Cov. Cath community for an informal “Parents Only” social in the cafeteria of CCH on Monday, February 1 at 7:00 p.m.  Drinks and appetizers will be provided. This is an opportunity to talk to current and future parents, explore your son’s school and ask questions in a relaxed and social setting.

THOMAS MORE WEEK CONCERT: The fifth annual Thomas More Week Concert of Irish Music will be held on Friday, February 12, 2010 at 7 p.m. This is a FREE event. Hosted by Thomas More College and the Fenians of Northern Kentucky, the concert will be held in Steigerwald Hall with performances from Ceol Mohr, Murphy’s Law, and Silver Arm. For more information, contact Tom McGovern at thomasmcgovern@fuse.net  or 331.0822

XLT (EXALT): Hey teens and young adults! Want to share your faith with others your age? Come join us for XLT on Sundays 5-7:30 p.m. Feb. 21, March 21 and April 11 at Thomas More College, Holbrook Student Center, Steigerwald Hall. SEE the Holy Spirit alive in the people around you, HEAR the music by the Lee Roessler band and the voices of your peers singing praise and worship, TOUCHed will be your heart with words of witness, FEEL the love of Jesus in His presence during adoration, SMELL the pizza ready to eat at 5 p.m.!

WOMEN MAKING A DIFFERENCE: Three Notre Dame alumnae will be honored at the annual Women Making A DifferencRecognition luncheon, scheduled for Thursday, February 25, 2010. The honorees for this year’s event are Lynn Dietz Schworer, Dr. Carol Steltenkamp Jansen, and Amy Quinn. The luncheon, to be held at the Northern Kentucky Convention Center, will begin with registration at 11:00, followed by the luncheon at 12:00. All proceeds from the luncheon will benefit the Notre Dame Academy Student Tuition Assistance Program. For further information, please contact the Notre Dame Development Department at 859.292.7729 or www.ndapandas.org.

NEW HOPE CENTER VOLUNTEER TRAINING PROGRAM is offering training for men and women interested in mentoring people facing unplanned pregnancies. Feb. 1 & 2, 2010 from 6-9 p.m. and Feb. 6, 2010 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. (12 hours of classroom training) at 228 Thomas More Parkway. There is a $25.00 fee to cover the cost of the training manual. For further information, call Denise at 341.0766 ext. 13 e-mail: dnevins@newhopecenter.com.

A QUESTION AND ANSWER SESSION:  Do you have the right question? With Fr. Ronald Ketteler immediately following the 9:30 a.m. Mass on February 7 in the Faith Community Center (St. Joseph Parish, Crescent Springs).

FAMILY LIFE MINISTRY: Programs offered in our diocese are:

Support Group for Divorced/Separated

Registration required. Call 392-1591
Thursdays at 7 pm

Widowed Support Group

For assistance, call 392-1591

Always Our Children

For parents and families of gay/lesbian children
Third Tuesday of each month, 7 pm
All meetings take place at Catholic Charities.
For further information, call Marianne Bosch, Family Life Director at 392-1591.

ST. CATHERINE TRAVEL GROUP is planning a bus trip to Washington, D.C. April 23-26. The cost is $385 for four days and includes transportation, accommodations, six meals, guided tours and tips. Call 781-3847 or 781-2232

VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITY: Redwood’s dietary department is in need of someone to help run the dishwasher during lunchtime between 11 am to 12:30 pm, preferably Monday or Tuesday. Redwood is a nonprofit organization that guides children and adults with severe and multiple disabilities to achieve independence and reach their highest potential through enriching educational, therapeutic, and vocational services. Contact Dawnielle Foussard at 331-0880, ext. 215, or apply online www.redwood.org. 

WORLD YOUTH DAY: The Office of Catechesis and Formation is embarking on an exciting journey to World Youth Day in Madrid, Spain 2011. We would like to extend an invitation to all Diocesan Youth, Young Adults, and their chaperones to join us for this life changing Pilgrimage. We estimate the cost would be $3500 per person. We are planning to involve our Diocesan Youth in fund-raising efforts. For further information call 392-1529 or visit www.covingtondiocese.org.