Looking for a meaningful way to make a difference in a child’s life? The Notre Dame Urban Education Center’s Early Learning Program is seeking enthusiastic and caring volunteers to assist Mrs. Jae Bishop, a certified teacher, in our classroom for 4- and 5- year-old students.  

Volunteer details are as follows:
Tuesdays and Wednesdays, 8:30-10 am or 10-11:30 am.
Thursdays, 8:30-10 am.

• Location: 14 East 8th St., Covington, KY                       
• To volunteer, you must be 18 or older, VIRTUS-trained and compliant.                   

For more details, call Brandi at 859-630-9475 or email at blenihan@nduec.org.

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 – Psalms: Sept. 6 – Session 1 and Sept. 13 – Session 2. 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.

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.

School is back in session. Why not take the time to learn more about your spouse and how to communicate more effectively? A Worldwide Marriage Encounter is a time for you and your spouse to rediscover one another and enrich your marriage.

The next Marriage Encounter Weekend experiences are Sept. 19-21 at Our Lady of the Holy Spirit Center in Cincinnati, OH and November 7-9 at Maria Stein Renewal Center in Maria Stein, OH.

The weekend experience is for those who wish to enrich their marriage and return to that newlywed feeling. Apply today at https://esharing.org/applyWeekend.php.
For more questions or more details contact Andy and Melanie Reinersman at 859- 653-8464, application@esharing.org or visit esharing.org.

Calling all Catholic, single women, ages 18-45! Come and explore what it means to be a Pilgrim of Hope, hearing God’s call, stepping out in faith and exploring what it means to follow Jesus as a religious sister with the Dominican Sisters of Peace. At this free weekend retreat, you will also have the opportunity to speak with other discerning women and our Sisters, who will share their experiences of religious life, answer your questions, and provide helpful tools for discernment. For more information, visit: oppeace.org/become-a-sister or contact Sr. June Fitzgerald, OP (june.fitzgerald@oppeace.org ; call/text 570-336-3991).

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.

The Mustard Seed Catholic Charismatic Community of NKY sponsors a monthly Third Tuesday prayer gathering, "Spirit & Grace," 7-8:45 pm, at Blessed Sacrament's Parish Center, 2407 Dixie Highway, Ft. Mitchell, KY. Join us with praise and worship music, teaching, witnesses, and healing prayers. All are invited! For more information, call Carol at 859-341-5932.

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.

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.

Available on FORMED! Lectio Mary. In this 8-part series, Dr. Brant Pitre examines what the Old and New Testaments, the life of Christ, and the early Church fathers reveal about the life and identity of Mary.

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!