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COME TO JESUS THE HEALER

            The second session of our “Come to Jesus the Healer” series is entitled, “Embracing Jesus Christ, Our Lord and Healer”.  Christ came into this world to set us free from our sins, and to bring salvation (healing) to all.  The first step to finding healing in Christ is to come to Christ and consecrating our lives to following him as his disciples.  What do we mean by “accepting Jesus as our Lord and Savior (Healer)”?  How do we come to Christ and embrace him?  As part of our time together we will renew our baptismal promises and recommit our lives to Christ.

 

THE NATIVITY OF MARY

            September 8 is the feast of the Nativity of Mary.  We have no idea what Mary’s actual birthday is, but this is the date which the Church has set aside to celebrate her birth.  There are only three birthdays that the Church commemorates.  The first, and most significant, obviously, is December 25, when we honor the birth of Jesus.  The other two births that are part of the Church’s calendar are Mary and John the Baptist.  We celebrate their birthday because their births are such an important part of salvation history. 

            In Genesis 3:15, as God condemns the serpent for leading our first parents into sin, he says, “I will put enmity between you and the woman, and between your offspring and hers.  You will strike at his heal, and he will strike at your head.”  The Church sees in these words the prophecy that the Fall is not the final word.  It will not stand.  God is promising that he will save his people who have given themselves into slavery to the Evil One.  Mary’s birth is the beginning of the fulfillment of this prophecy.  She is the “woman” and her “offspring”, Jesus Christ, will crush the head of Satan, and win salvation for God’s people. 

            Mary is called the Mother of God, and the Mother of the Messiah.  She is also the Mother of the Church.  As such each of us calls her our own Mother, and we honor our Blessed Mother on her birthday.

 

SEPTEMBER 11

            This Saturday will mark nine years since the attack on our country by Al-Quaida.  As it falls on the weekend, Bishop Foys has directed that the Masses for next Saturday and Sunday be drawn from the prayer and readings for Peace and Justice in the Sacramentary and Lectionary.  The readings will be:  First Reading—Micah 4:1-4, Ephesians 4:30-5:2. and Matthew 5:38-48.

            The attacks on the World Trade Center and the Pentagon were the beginning of a whole new age for our nation and our world, in which we face a new darkness and a new terror.  As always, we turn to God and to the Gospel to find our way in times and of darkness and fear, and we pray that God will show the world the way to reconciliation, healing and peace.

 

           

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Monday, September 6

10:00 am – Irene Ruberg

Tuesday – September 7

8:00 am – Merrick Matherne

10:00 am – Robert Concannon & family

Wednesday – September 8

8:00 am – Dorothy Carter

10:00 am – Richard Ward

Thursday – September 9

10:00 am – Ken Brisdin

7:00 pm – Sargent Family

Friday – September 10

8:00 am – Tom Meier

10:00 am – Frank & Mary Agnes Thaman & family

Saturday – September 11

10:00 am – Mark Wetterick

5:00 pm – Mary Bamonte Baker

Sunday – September 12

7:30 am – June Fedders

9:00 am – Ines Flores

10:45 am – IHM Parishioners

12:30 pm – Norb Reinstatler

 

This Week in the Parish…

Monday, September 6

7:30 pm- Boonedockers

Tuesday, September 7

6:30 pm – Worship Committee

7:00 pm – IHM Women’s Group

Wednesday, September 8

7:30 pm – Sports Committee

Thursday, September 9

10:30 am – 6:45 pm – Eucharistic Adoration

12:15 pm – Senior Citizens

 6:00 pm – Prayer Group for Mary

 7:00 pm - RCIA

 Friday, September 10

             5:30 pm – Fish Fry

             7:00 pm – Bingo

 Saturday, September 11                                 

 8:          8:00 am - Charismatic Prayer Group

           

Mandatory Eucharistic Ministers & Lectors Training. To clarify:  ALL Eucharistic Ministers (including Ministers to the sick or homebound) and Lectors currently serving and any of those who wish to become Ministers must attend this mandatory training to be commissioned by Bishop Foys.  If a person is not commissioned by the Bishop, they will not be allowed to serve in either ministry in our diocese.  If you wish to become a Eucharistic Minister or Lector, please submit your name to Father Comer or Sharon Stark at their parish e-mail addresses.

Sister’s News

 

THANKS to all who responded in assisting with our Children’s Liturgy of the Word, Sunday School, and Prep and Rap programs.

 

CLOW

Children’s Liturgy of the Word begins Sunday, Sept. 12 during the 9 am & 10:45 am Masses. Children in grades 1-3 along with the CLOW leaders will be dismissed from Mass by the celebrant after the opening prayer and return to church before the Offertory.  This will enable the children to study and reflect on the Sunday readings on a level they can understand and respond to.  Registration is not required.

 

RELIGION TEACHERS are still needed for Grade 6 on Wednesday evenings and for Grade 7 on Monday Evenings.  Classes begin on Sept. 8 for grade 6 and Sept. 13 for Grade 7.  PLEASE consider this as a much needed ministry for our young people.  Classes cannot be held without a teacher.  Please call the Religious Ed. Office at 689-5010, ext 225 if you can assist.

 

PREP RELIGION CLASSES… for grades 1-6 begins on September 7 & 8 with parent/student orientation in Britt Hall at 7pm.  Please arrive early to check in.  Students must be pre-registered.  Forms can be obtained from our IHM website.  Family Fees are $95 for 1 student; $150 for 2 students; $180 for 3 students.

 

RAP Religion Classes begin on Mon., Sept. 13  for grades 7 & 8.  Parent/student orientation begins at 7 pm in church.  Please arrive early to check in.

 

CONFIRMATION sessions continue on Sunday evenings for grade 10 students.  Sunday, Sept. 12 candidates will attend Spirit Day at NDA from 9:30 am to 4:30 pm.  Please continue to pray for our candidates, their families and sponsors.

 

RCIA sessions for anyone interested in knowing more about the Catholic faith began August 19 and continues on Thursday evenings from 7 pm – 9 pm in the library.  Please call 689-5010, ext 223 or ext. 225 if you are interested or need more information.

 

Sunday School is fast approaching!  It will begin on Sept. 12th for all 3, 4, & 5 yr. olds.  It is held during 9:00 am Mass.  Cost is $25 per child.  Registration forms are in the Gathering Space with the Prep/Rap forms.  We are also in need of teachers.  We will be available this Sunday after all Masses if you have any questions, or you can call Peggy Wells, 586-5575.

 

 

LIFE TEEN HIGH SCHOOL YOUTH MINISTRY LEADERS NEEDED

If you would like the satisfaction of knowing that you helped to lead a youth closer to Christ while strengthening your own faith, then Life Teen is for you. WE WILL BE HAVING A LIFE TEEN MEETING/DINNER FOR ANY PRESENT OR INTERESTED ADULTS ON MONDAY, LABOR DAY AT 6PM AT IHM.    Life Teen for high school students meets on most Sundays from 4-6 pm. No training needed for leaders, just a willingness to learn.  Young adults and adults 18+ are invited.  Please don’t read this and then leave it up to someone else --because you are that someone else!  If you are not virtus trained, we can help you get the required training and background check.  For more information, contact Karen Gutzeit, IHM youth minister at kgutzeit@ihm-ky.org  

 

 

BOONE COUNTY CENSUS

 

As many of you have heard, IHM and other Boone county parishes will be conducting a door-to-door census. We really need your help! 

The purpose of the Census is to meet our neighbors and gather some information.  You will be a part of a two-member team-no one will be working alone.  Additionally, you will receive very specific training on what to say and what to do.

The Census is important for our parish, and we need everyone’s help in order to complete it.  We ask that you prayerfully consider being a part of this project.

To sign up as a visiting team member, please contact Lisa Mueller at 859-630-8406 or tim.lisa.mueller@insightbb.com ; or you can click on the Census link found at the top of IHM’s home page (www.ihm-ky.org)

 

 

 

HEALTH MINISTRY NEWS….

IHM Health Ministry will be having it’s annual health update day the weekend of October 9th and 10th.  On October 9th the St. Elizabeth Healthcare Mammogram Van will be available from 7:30 am till 11:30 am.  This is not a handicap-accessible van and provides only screenings.  To sign up, please call 655-7400 to pre-register.

The I Have Wings breast cancer support group and Home Instead Senior Care will be in the gathering space to answer questions and provide information.  We will have cholesterol screenings, osteoporosis screenings, blood pressure screenings and other health information.  We also plan to have flu vaccinations on October 9 from 7:30 am till 11:30 am and after all Masses on Sunday.  We will begin signups on Sept. 11 & 12.  For more information call Sandy Lageman 689-4140

 

 

Welcome to the Family of God

Dominic Henry Specht, son of David and Rosemarie

 

 

Welcome to our Faith Community

Katie Dwyer-Hankins and Ally Dwyer

Terri & Chris Barrilleaux, Sydney, Ethan, and Reid

 

 

 

This has been a very special summer for our family.  God has blessed us with a loving community of friends and neighbors and a Faith community at IHM full of compassionate, caring, and loving individuals.  The generosity shown to our family has been overwhelming.  We would love to thank everyone personally but a “thank you” just cannot express what we feel.  We will always remember the tireless efforts of those remarkable people who used their time and talents for the benefit of our family.  Our love and thanks to the people of the committee (some we know and love, others we came to know and love), who worked so hard, never asking what’s in it for them.  To Karen Gutzeit and the IHM youth group for their extraordinary efforts, we also humbly thank you.  Just know that a Thankful heart enjoys blessings twice.  When they are received and when they are remembered.  Everyone has been a blessing to us and may the Lord continue to watch over us all.

Sincerely,

Scott, Vickie, Nicole, Sara, and Rachel Nesmith

 

 

 

SAVE THE DATE!!

IHM PARISH BONFIRE 2010 is being planned for Saturday, October 9th.  More information coming soon!

 

Christ Renews His Parish

Are you making excuses?  The upcoming sessions will be: Men's Sept.18-19, Women's Sept. 25-26

 

“I haven’t got the time,” “It’s not my kind of thing’” “I won’t know anyone,” “My schedule won’t allow.” “I can’t leave my…house; business; family, etc. in the hands of someone else for a whole 30 hours.”  “I can’t get permission from …..”  “My car broke down,” “My dog ate my registration form”

We’ve heard every excuse ever voiced and God has even heard the ones you wouldn’t dare share out loud.  We’re asking you to listen past those loud excuses and prayerfully listen to His quiet whisper.  We think you are being invited to a life changing weekend.   All these excuses are what CRHP means to someone who hasn’t attended a weekend; but for Jennifer Paolucci-CRHP 15 it means:

“In addition to the amazing closeness I felt to God during CRHP, I met women who will be my friends forever.”

Step out of the box and experience a true awakening and see what Jennifer and so many others have found.  Please join us for the upcoming CRHP.

 

Registration forms for CRHP are available in the gathering space and on the IHM website, or call Deacon Greg for more information (859) 689-5010, ext 223.

 

 

SEVENTEENTH ANNUAL IHM GOLF OUTING…

sponsored by the Boonedockers.  There is still time to register for this event to be held on Sat., Sept. 11th at Boone Links. If you have any questions, please contact John Sparks at 859-630-3853

 

 

Attention Seniors!

All seniors 55 and over are invited to our monthly meeting on Thursday, September 9th at 12:15 pm in the K of C building. Lunch this month will be a pot-luck, so there will be no charge, but all are asked to bring a covered dish-vegetable, salad or dessert-to share.  Meat will be provided.  We will have a speaker, followed by Bingo!

 

 

ATTENTION ALL GIRLS GRADE K-12! 

Looking for adventure?  Love the Arts?  Want to go places and make new friends?  Find everything your looking for and MUCH MORE in Girl Scouts!  It’s never too late to join and develop the courage, confidence and character to be tomorrow’s strong female leaders!  Our Informational Meeting is Thursday, September 9, 7-8 pm in Britt Hall.  For more information, contact Lisa Tippett:  746-3467 or lisatippett@fuse.net

 

 

WOMEN’S GROUP TOY/CLOTHING SALE

The fall toy/clothing sale will be held Saturday, October 2.  If you are interested in selling items at the sale, please contact Beth Jones 689-5802 or bccifuentes@yahoo.com

 

Bingo Schedule

Chairperson:  Paul Roch  586-9276

Caller: Don Conway

Paymaster: Dennis Boh

Callback: Rick Wells, Betty Fries

Door: Mary Wills, Betty Fries, Clare Schmidt

Banker Table: Peggy Wells (586-5575), Peggy Anderson, Mary Wills, Charlene Turner

Banker Sales:  Carolyn Oblinger, Clare Schmidt, David & Rosemarie Specht, Jim Hasken, Barry Bungenstock, Steve Kolkmeier

 

            If you are unable to keep your appointed time please contact the chairperson or Peggy as soon as possible.  Please help at our Bingo session on Friday evening.  Call Peggy Wells, Bingo manager (586-5575) for information.  Babysitting is provided.

 

 

Pray for our Sick

If any of these should be removed from the list please call the office.  689-5010, ext 224

Nancy Taylor, John DiMuzio, Shirley Thompson, Teresa Seiter, Rita Koenig, Valerie Dicarlo, Janet Lee, Terry Roth, Cathy Dunhoft, Dominic Wojtal, Joseph Ballard, Nathan Bisell, Dr. Thomas Wachtel, Edmond Waible, Beverly Graven, Susan Sander, Miriam Leinen, Pat Sullivan, Peggy Schreiver, Mary Stoll, Al Rich, Traci Clancy, Larry Gripshover, Mary Lynda Richter, Marge McGlinn, Bob Leverman, Bruce Roth, Russell McGuire, Bill Doyle, Cheryl Egan, Mary Ann Boh, Art Noel, Brenda Rhoads,  Brittney French, Alice Novakovich, Jim Stark, Pat Rouse, Ellen Littlejohn,  John Ash, Ed Schweitzer, Annie Varland, Matt Cantrill, Mary Hummel, Linda Louden, Penny Davidson, Maura Spohr, Roslyn Carter, Patricia Pratt, Genevieve Oswald, Richard Redlinger, Vickie Nesmith, Marie Hillenbrand, Virginia Carr, Bill Dedden, John Thorburn, Reg Arthur, Joyce Shaw, Patsy Sheheen, Elizabeth Richardson, Amanda Hardcorn, Marsha Northcutt

 

Pray for our Military

David Bell, Tim Jansen, David Mendoza, Shane Placke IV, Robert Seiter, Matthew Chandler, Timothy Bill, Brad Davis, Michael Porembski, David Rusconi, Robert Grubbs, Benjamin Barton, Michael William Kordes, Jason Bose, Cliff Bayne, Justin Lunsford, Dave Clark, Barry Toler, Richard Wolf, Andrew Lubbers, Adam Cash

 

Please support our sponsors!

Hairs to You

Baja Salon

Edward Jones

 

 

 

Offertory Collection:  $ 21,598.53

Domestic Needs:           $3,862.64

 

Thank you for your generosity!

 

PRO-LIFE BALL, September 11

Plan to attend, “Life’s A Ball”, the 20th anniversary of the Pro-Life Commission, on Saturday, September 11th at the Marquise in Wilder from 6 to 11 pm.  The Pro-Life Ball includes cocktails, dinner and dancing the night away with music by “The Remains” band.  Bishop Roger Foys will present the “Face of Pro-Life” Awards to three honorees.  Come join us and celebrate life with people throughout the diocese!  For more information, please call Faye Roch, 392-1545

 

 

 

New Beginnings.  A new session of the New Beginnings Support Group for Divorced and Separated, sponsored by the Diocese of Covington, will begin on Wednesday, Sept. 8th at 7:00 pm.  The session will run for eight weeks, through October 27th, and will provide the opportunity for healing and growth for those experiencing separation or divorce. In this faith-based group, participants will find new understanding of themselves and their relationships and gain courage to discover new life.  Registration is required.  Please contact the Department of Catechesis and Formation at 392-1533

 

 

2010-2011 Registration for American Heritage Girl Troops in Northern Kentucky

AHG is a Christ-centered, family oriented character development program for girls designed to “build women of integrity through service to God, family, community, and country.”  AHG is an exciting program where the girls enjoy community together, learn about Christ, and participate in service projects throughout their community all the while earning badges to display on their patriotic red, white and blue uniforms.  All AHG events are designed to breathe life into the AHG Oath and nurture the girls’ relationship with God and family. AHG meets biweekly to learn new skills, experience the outdoors, perform service projects, grow in their faith, develop leadership skills, experience teamwork, build friendships, and strengthen their character.  American Heritage Girl troops are open to all girls ages 5-18.  Contact Jennifer Miller at happymom71@insightbb.com or 534-0132 for more information.

 

 

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PARISH ORGANIZATIONS

PARISH PASTORAL COUNCIL – Minda Michels

mindapete@fuse.net

3rd Tuesday, 7:00 p.m.

 

FINANCE COUNCIL – Jamie Burns, Chairman 525-1387

 

WORSHIP COMMITTEE – Mary Brady, Chairman 586-9898

1st Tue

 

BOONEDOCKERS – John Steele, Chairman 743-0660

1st Monday, 7:30 p.m. Britt Hall

 

IHM Women’s Group – Jody Horton, President 586-1575,

hortonjody@yahoo.com

 Jenny Donahue, Membership 282-9522

IHMWomensGroup@gmail.com

1st Tuesday, 7:00 p.m. Britt Hall

 

PARENT TEACHERS ORGANIZATION

Becky Vieth, President – 689-9223

 

SAINTS FOR LIFE COORDINATOR -  Kathleen Ford, 586-7579

 

ST. VINCENT DE PAUL SOCIETY – Tony Beimesch, President

For assistance call 341-3219

 

ROSARY MAKERS – Lori Doyle, 689-4012 or Debbie Palazzo, 586-4485.  1st & 3rd Wednesday-10 am – Noon.

 

SPORTS COMMITTEE – Ken Schreiber, President

cincy3454@insightbb.com, 859-393-0235

Basketball, Tom Kunstek, 817-6425

 

ACTIVITY CENTER – Greg Meier, 689-5010, ext 223

gmeier@ihm-ky.org

 

BINGO – Peggy Wells, Manager, 586-5575

Fridays, 7:00 p.m. in Britt Hall

 

Festival – Ed Jacob, Chairman 689-5010, ext 510

Tom Bartlett, 689-0994 & Roy DiLillo, 586-0669, Co-Chairs

 

HEALTH MINISTRY – Sandy Lageman 689-4140

 

IHM SENIOR CITIZENS – Mary Guito 746-8736

2nd Thursday, 12:15 p.m.  except January & February

 

INTERFAITH HOSPITALITY NETWORK

 

OPERATION OUTREACH – Hollie Schutte, 282-6348

 

PRAYER NEEDLES – Lisa Mueller 630-8406

New members welcome.  E-mail: ihmcrafting@yahoo.com

1st & 3rd Wednesdays, 7:00 p.m. MR 2 & 3

 

BOY SCOUTS – Michael Hoffman, Scout Master, 859-652-3854

scoutmaster@bsatroop727.org

 

GIRL SCOUTS – Lisa Tippett, 746-3467 or lisatippett@fuse.net

 

CUB SCOUTS – Mark Ihrig, Cub Master, 689-5042

 

KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS HALL – Emery Kocsis 746-0770

Meetings the 2nd & 4th Mondays 7:30 p.m.

Grand Knight Mike Madden 640-5163

 

MARKET DAY SCHOOL FUNDRAISER

Nancy Fedders, Chairperson 689-7598

See www.marketday.com to order online.

 

PARISH SERVICES

 PASTORAL MINISTRY

Sharon Stark                                        689-5010 ext. 257

 
STEWARDSHIP

Greg Meier                                            689-5010, ext. 223

 

RITE OF CHRISTIAN INITIATION FOR ADULTS (RCIA)

Sr. Armella Pietrowski sarmella@ihm-ky.org 689-5010, ext. 225

Sharon Stark                                        525-2397

 

SACRAMENT OF BAPTISM

Administered every Sunday at 2:00 p.m.  Please call Rose, 689-- 10, ext. 224 at least two weeks in advance to schedule.

 

BAPTISMAL PREPARATION PROGRAM

Pre-baptismal parental program presented on the second Tuesday of each month at 7:00 p.m.  This is best done before the baby is born.  NO APPOINTMENT NECESSARY.

 

SACRAMENT OF MATRIMONY

Members of the parish planning to be married should contact the rectory at least six months in advance.

 

SACRAMENT OF RECONCILIATION Saturdays – 3:30-4:30 p.m. or anytime by appointment

 

EUCHARISTIC MINISTRY TO THE SICK OR HOMEBOUND

Please contact Melissa Pilcher at 689-2647 if you would like a visit at home or in the hospital.

 

IHM ARIMATHEANS

Attend Mass of Christian Burial and pray for deceased members of IHM Parish.

Loretta Van Lierop                                              689-7443

 

FAMILIA – Women’s Study Group

Contact Sarah Cecil – sarah@zoomtown.com 689-0594

 

EMERGENCY PRAYER HOTLINE

Marcia Deters                                                       586-8874

Mary Brady                                                           586-9898

 

NEW MEMBERS

We welcome you to our faith community.  Please call the parish office, 689-5010, between 8:30 and 3:00 to register.

 

SMALL CHRISTIAN COMMUNITIES

Jim Foltz                                                                586-1402

 

NATURAL FAMILY PLANNING

Jamie Schroeder                                                 392-1527

 

NURSERY

The nursery is available during the 9:00 a.m. Mass in meeting room 2 & 3 throughout the year except for holiday weekends.  Parents & or grandparents are welcome to volunteer.  This is also an excellent opportunity for service hours.

Coordinator: Tracy McManama 689-1565

 
SUNDAY SCHOOL PROGRAM

Peggy Wells                                         586-5575