The Diocese of Covington and the Intercommunity Sisters Peace & Justice Committee invite you to join them for part two of Immigration: The Catholic Perspective on Monday, Aug. 18, at 6:30 pm at the Diocesan Curia.
    
This presentation will include a deeper dive into Catholic social teaching related to immigration, followed by a presentation by an immigration lawyer on the various pathways for entering the US and why it is now so difficult for migrants to enter the US through any of those pathways.
    
We will also have time for conversations in small groups and will provide additional action steps that can be taken to make a difference in the lives of all those seeking a safe home in this country.

Artists of all mediums and abilities are encouraged to come spend this weekend reflecting on the ways God the creator makes us in His image. Opportunities for art making, personal prayer, Mass, confession and spiritual direction will fill the weekend. No sculpting experience necessary! Cost: $230 per person; $160 for day-only guests; $200 for students. For more information, contact Laura Kline at calledtocreatelouisville@gmail.com. To register, go to: rcohiovalley.org/events/called-to-create-artists-retreat-2025.

Fair Trade Equal Exchange coffee, tea, and chocolate products will be available for sale downstairs in the undercroft on Sunday. Aug. 3, 10:30–11:30 am. 

The Pro-Life Office invites those who are interested in learning more about the 40 Days for Life Campaign to an informational meeting on Saturday, Aug. 16, 11 am-12:30 pm, at Immaculate Heart of Mary Parish in Burlington. This meeting is open to those who are new to the campaign, veterans to the campaign, individuals, and parish representatives.
   
Light breakfast will be provided. RSVP is preferred. To RSVP, please email Mary Clark at cincy40days@fuse.net.

The Knights of St. John are holding their annual golf outing on Saturday, Aug. 9, at Lassing Point in Union, KY at noon. It will benefit the DCCH Center for Children and Families. Their mission is to express God's love by providing compassionate care and quality services to address the physical, spiritual, and emotional needs of children and their families. You can help by:

• Getting a team together: $100 per person. Includes 18 holes, cart, lunch, two drinks.
• Sponsoring a hole - $125
• Donating a door prize

For more information, contact Tim Ryan at 859-866-6304 or tim@ryanlandsurveying.com

The first of four free sacred music concerts in our 2025-2026 concert series will be held on Saturday, Aug. 9, at 7 pm, at St. Augustine Church, Covington, KY. This concert will feature Sacred Horns Trio.

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.

Mother of God will host a Vacation Bible School for children in kindergarten through Grade 5 on July 28-30. Classes will be held in the undercroft and will begin at 6 pm. More details to come in future bulletins. Questions—Contact Marilyn Schleyer at 859-380-6155 or email her at schleyermarilyn@gmail.com.

Holy Cross will host its 35th annual Indian Summer Festival on Friday, Aug. 22, 6 pm-midnight, and Saturday, Aug. 23, 5:30 pm-midnight, at 36th and Church Streets in Latonia.

• Live music on Friday by The Menus and on Saturday by East of Austin.
• Great food, beer, games, booths, prizes, inflatables, kiddie land and grand prize raffle of $10,000.
• All profits benefit Holy Cross High School.
• For grand prize raffle tickets or more information, visit our website at www.holycrossfest.com or call 859-431-1335.

• Friday, Aug 8, 6-11 pm 
• Saturday, Aug. 9 - Mass begins at 4 pm, followed by festival from 5–11 pm. 

Chicken dinners will be served on Saturday beginning at 3:30 pm. Carryouts will be available.

$3,600 Grand Raffle, live entertainment, bourbon booth. Games and bounce houses will keep the kids busy!

Bishop Iffert will preside over a special Mass on Tuesday, Sept. 9, at the Cathedral Basilica of the Assumption at 6 pm. The purpose of the Mass is to create a sense of belonging in our diocese, parishes and Catholic schools for those with learning differences and disabilities. Family ice cream social to follow!

Questions or to request specific accommodations:
 email  info@FIREfoundationNKY.org.

Do you have a bike that you no longer have a use for? Donate it to Pickett’s Corner, a ministry of Catholic Charities. Each bike makes a significant difference in the lives of those in need. Catholic Charities is happy to pick up the donations and make all the repairs needed.
   
All you have to do is contact us at PickettsCorner23@gmail.com and give your name, address, and phone number. For more information, go to their website.
Donate a bike and change a life!

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 Way of St. James is a documentary style video, which follows three friends as they set out on the Camino de Santiago. As they navigate the twists and turns of the Camino’s ancient paths, wrestling with questions of faith, purpose, and calling, they learn that walking with God is about who you become along the way. 

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.

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.

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!