In Our Diocese and Area

CAST THE LIGHT OF CHRIST UPON THE WORLD: In April 2008, Pope Benedict XVI paid his first visit to the United States, inspiring our nation and reinvigorating our faith. In this year’s Peter’s Pence Collection, we remember his apostolic journey and the solidarity to which he called us. “In the finest traditions of the Church in this country, may you also be the first friend of the poor, the homeless, the stranger, the sick and all who suffer. Act as beacons of hope, casting the light of Christ upon the world.” Pope Benedict XVI, homily at St. Patrick’s Cathedral, New York, April 19, 2008. The Peter’s Pence Collection allows the Holy Father to respond quickly to those who suffer as a result of oppression, natural disasters, war, and disease. Your contribution is vital to these charitable works. In 2007, the funds collected in the United States made up nearly one-third of all donations worldwide. Your support truly makes a difference. You can help “Cast the Light of Christ Upon the World” with a generous donation to your parish’s Peter’s Pence Collection. Please visit the website at www.usccb.org/nationalcollections for more information.

ST. VINCENT DE PAUL SOCIETY is accepting donations for new air conditioners and fans for the many families in need of air conditioners and fans. We would like to ask for your support by donating a new air conditioner or fan so we may help the many needy families that so desperately need our assistance. Monetary donations are also accepted. If you have any questions, please contact Yvonne, 341-3219.

CATHOLIC CRUISE TO THE EXOTIC WESTERN CARIBBEAN: Come and sail away on a seven-night Catholic Exotic Western Caribbean Cruise with Father Robert Murphy October 3-10, 2009, on the Carnival Glory out of Port Canaveral (Orlando), FL. Ports of call: Cozumel (Mexico), Belize, Costa Maya (Mexico) and Nassau (Bahamas). Prices begin at $991 for two passengers, which includes all port fees and taxes. Daily Mass and rosary offered. Deposits of only $50 per person will reserve your cabin. Space is limited. For further info or to register, contact Doug or Eileen at 860-399-1785 or dpayttc@aol.com.

THE SISTERS OF NOTRE DAME would like to invite you to their 87th Annual 4th of July Festival and Social. It will take place at St. Joseph Heights, 1601 Dixie Highway in Park Hills, KY, from 2-7 pm. Great food, lots of games for children and adults, music, grand raffle, silent auction, Sun Rock Farm Petting Zoo, Magician and Balloon Man Dan, Sisters’ Market, flea market and lots more! Plenty of parking, shuttle service from Covington Catholic.

AN EVENING THAT CAN CHANGE YOUR LIFE: Matthew Kelly, author of Rediscovering Catholicism, will be here at the Covington Convention Center on Tuesday, July 14, 7-9 pm, to lead an inspirational experience for all participants. The event is free and open to the public.

CAMP ALL-STAR will be sponsored by Catholic Charities for children entering grades 3, 4 and 5 in the fall on July 13–July 17 and July 20-24, 8:30 am–noon. Locations vary. Participants will have fun doing age-appropriate hands-on activities while learning skills for making new friends, controlling moods, dealing with bullying and feeling better about themselves. Catholic Charities will also have a program titled Teen Talk. This program empowers young ladies to survive the middle school (7th and 8th) drama in today’s fast-paced world. These are small groups with adult female counselors, June 29 and 30 or July 28 and 29. For more information, contact Shannon Braun at 581-8974, ext. 141. Fee for each, and scholarships are available.