Fair Trade/Equal Exchange sale coffee, tea, and chocolate products will be available for sale downstairs in the undercroft between Masses this Sunday, Oct. 5.

Are you between the ages of 18 to 35? Would you be interested in attending World Youth Day 2027 in Seoul, South Korea, with Pope Leo XIV, the first pope from the United States, and thousands of young adult Catholics from around the world?  
   
The official dates for World Youth Day have been announced—Aug. 3-8, 2027. The Diocese of Covington is considering organizing a pilgrimage!  
     
A meeting to discuss possibilities and determine interest will be held on Monday, Oct. 6, at 6-7 pm, in Bishop Howard Memorial Auditorium at the Diocesan Curia, 1125 Madison Ave., Covington, KY. No need to RSVP, just come!
 
 “Take courage! I have overcome the world!”
John 16:33 (Theme for WYD 2027)

Catholic Charities will hold an open house for anyone interested in jail ministry on Wednesday, Oct. 8, from 6:30 to 8 pm, at 3629 Church St., Covington, KY. Whether you're a longtime volunteer or exploring new ways to serve, come connect, learn, and discover how you can make a difference in the lives of those we serve through jail ministry.
 
For questions or to RSVP, contact David Pike at
DPike@covingtoncharities.org.

You are invited to Villa Madonna Academy’s Fall Open House on Sunday, Oct. 19, from 1 to 3 pm at Villa Madonna Academy, 2500 Amsterdam Rd, Villa Hills, KY. Villa Madonna is a vibrant and faith-filled community, rooted in Benedictine values. They are committed to forming students academically, spiritually, and morally in a nurturing and challenging environment.

The Annual Diocese of Covington Pro-Life Mass will be on Tuesday, Oct. 14, 7 pm, at the Cathedral Basilica. Prior to the Mass, the rosary will be prayed at 6:15 pm.
   
Please invite your family and friends as we join together in our greatest defense of life—celebrating the Eucharist.

St. Joseph Church in Cold Spring, KY, will host a men's retreat on Saturday, Nov. 1, from 9 am-5 pm, and a women's retreat on Saturday, Nov. 22, from 9 am-5 pm. For more information and to register, go to "2025 Retreats" from the top menu bar at www.stjosephcoldspring.com. Registration fee is $25.

The Office of Catechesis and Evangelization is offering workshops on three Books of the Old Testament, presented by Fr. Timothy P. Schehr. Fr. Schehr is a retired biblical scholar and former professor at Mount St. Mary’s School of Theology at the Athenaeum of Ohio. He has a BA, MDiv, and an MA from the Athenaeum of Ohio. He also has a PhD from Hebrew Union College.

Workshops are all held Saturday morning, 10–11:30 a.m., Diocese of Covington, Curia Office

2025 Workshops – Isaiah: Nov. 1 – Session 1 and Nov. 15 – Session 2.
2026 Workshops – Job: March 7 – Session 1, March 14 – Session 2, April 11 – Session 3, and April 18 – Session 4.

Everyone is welcome to attend! The cost for each workshop session is $35 cash or checks at the door.

For more information and to register visit covdio.org/bible-workshops.
The workshops will be held in the Diocese of Covington, Curia Office Building, 1125 Madison Ave., Covington, KY 41011.

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.

On Monday, Oct. 13, you are invited to join the Covington Diocesan Division, World Apostolate of Fatima, USA, at Our Lady’s Blue Army for the 108th Anniversary of The Miracle of the Sun at Our Lady’s Farm, 5820 Hwy 159 N, Falmouth, KY.

• 11 am - Rosary begins followed by procession
• 11:30 am - Mass.
• For more information, please contact Jean Geiman at 859-442-7053 or jmgeiman7@gmail.com.

Bring flowers or a dessert to share. White stem roses will be available for $2 per stem.

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.

You are invited to Northern Kentucky’s observance of Veterans Day to honor all veterans, active-duty personnel, reservists, and military families on Sunday, Nov. 9, at 2 pm (rain or shine), Highland Cemetery 2167 Dixie Hwy., Fort Mitchell. KY. Guest speaker is Cody VanBoxel, executive director of Disabled American Veterans (DAV). For information, please contact Kathleen Romero at 859-331-2499 or kathleenromero391@gmail.com.

Join Fr. Conor Kunath on Saturday, Oct. 25, at Sts. Boniface and James Church in Ludlow, KY, for a morning reflection, followed by confession, Mass and Adoration. It all begins at 9 am.

Join us for St. Vincent dePaul's 18th annual Turkeyfoot Trot 5K Run/Walk, starting at 9 am on Saturday, Nov. 15, at Thomas More University. Pre-register now at www.svdpnky.org. $20 for adults and $15 for children 14 and under, with race-day registration priced at $30 for adults and $25 for children 14 years and under.
    
Please be sure to join the Mother of God Parish Conference when you register so that your registration fee will directly benefit our own parish outreach. Proceeds benefit our parish-based conferences, which provide emergency financial assistance, food, and basic necessities to our neighbors in need.
        
Sponsorship opportunities are still available. For more information, go to www.svdpnky.org or contact Nicole Trimpe at 859-547-6774 or nicole.trimpe@svdpnky.org.

Do you enjoy the series The Chosen? It is even more fun to watch it as a group! Join us this Thursday as we continue to watch Season 5. The morning showing is at 10 am, and the evening showing is at 6:30 pm.
   
You are invited to stay for a short discussion after each episode. Come and bring a friend!

Upcoming Episodes
Oct. 9 -- "Reunions"
Oct. 16 -- "The Upper Room, Part I"

Married and Engaged Couples are invited to an evening celebrating the Sacrament of Marriage! Date with Fr. Nate takes place on Saturday, Oct. 18, Doors open at 6:15 pm at St. Joseph Catholic Church Memorial Hall, 4011 Alexandria Pike, Cold Spring, KY
Date Night Details: Live music, hors d’oeuvres, refreshments, Talks to follow, cost $90/couple.

Relax, laugh, learn together as Fr. Nathan Cromly shares a message of hope and love that strengthens marriages and families. Questions? Please contact Margaret Pluta at margaretpluta@saintjohninstitute.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.

If I Didn't Have Love, a movie about the newly canonized St. Pier Giorgio Frassati, has been added to FORMED.

Pier Giorgio Frassati was a handsome, athletic and fun-loving young man from a rich, aristocratic Italian family who turned from a life of privilege to one devoted to working with the poor, suffering and homeless, and was a courageous witness of Christian faith and charity to many others. An avid mountain climber, Frassati exemplified a great love for life, nature and humanity.

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 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!