Saint Thomas Church News Feed

Stations of the Cross

3/7/2010 12:00:00 AM

Stations of the Cross will be held this Wednesday and every Wednesday during Lent at 7:30 p.m.

Christ Renews His Parish (CRHP)

3/7/2010 12:00:00 AM

This weekend 9 men will participate in this faith filled program. This weekend will offer them a way to jump-start their spirituality and strengthen their relationship with God through Jesus Christ, and reflect on their vocation as Catholic men, husbands and fathers. Please keep these men in your prayers.

Collin Browning, Brian Bucher, John Christmann, John DeBurger, Chris Holtz, Joe Juenger, Todd Murphy, Greg Schneider, and Ray Verst

The Women’s CRHP is scheduled for March 20 and 21. If you are interested in attending, call Ann Engelhard at 441-1388 or email annmarie129@fuse.net.

Market Day Order Forms

3/7/2010 12:00:00 AM

Market Day Order Forms are due today. Please turn yours in as soon as possible.

Tea Rings

3/7/2010 12:00:00 AM

8TH GRADERS will be selling tea rings after all masses this weekend.

Book Club/Discussion Group

3/7/2010 12:00:00 AM

The book club/discussion group, formed by some ladies in the parish, will meet on all Tuesday evenings, during Lent, at 7:00 p.m in the Providence Center. The book of discussion is part II of “Left to Tell”. If you have missed the first discussion group, don’t hesitate in coming. For further information call Mary Beth Heil 441-0176.

Mothers’ Club Scrip Certificates

3/7/2010 12:00:00 AM

6. Mothers’ Club Scrip Certificates will be available after all masses.

R.C.I.A.

3/7/2010 12:00:00 AM

The Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults will meet on Thursday, March 11, at 7:00 p.m. in the Providence Center.

From the Pastor's Desk

3/7/2010 12:00:00 AM

Thanks and gratitude are hallmarks of our religion and I am certainly thankful and grateful for the number of cards, notes and letters I have received. I appreciate your kindness and support.

Fr. Cooney

Congratulations

3/7/2010 12:00:00 AM

Congratulations to Holy Cross High School students Jamie Marsh and Jake Schlarman, St. Thomas parishioners, who received first honors for the Second Quarter of the 2009-2010 school years.

Fish Fry Fundraiser

3/7/2010 12:00:00 AM

There will be a Fish Fry on Friday, March 12, from 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. in the cafeteria. Sandwiches, setups, pizza slices, drinks and desserts will be available. The Boy Scouts will be hosting this event.

Virtus Training

3/7/2010 12:00:00 AM

Another VIRTUS training session has been scheduled here at St. Thomas on Thursday, March 25, from 7:00 p.m. – 10:30 p.m. in the cafeteria. To register go to www.virtus.org, left column, click on yellow word “registration”.

NOTE: To All VIRTUS Participants - Please take a few minutes to check your accounts for VIRTUS Compliance. There should be no more than 3 unprocessed bulletins or Online training modules on any account. You must be VIRTUS compliant to remain a volunteer in the Diocese of Covington.

Altar Linen Schedule

3/7/2010 12:00:00 AM

The altar linen schedule for the weekend of March 13 and 14, is Barb Hagedorn.

Saint Vincent de Paul Collection

3/7/2010 12:00:00 AM

The members of the St. Vincent de Paul Society will take up their regular monthly collection at all Masses next weekend, March 13 and 14. They deeply appreciate your continuing generosity.

Drama Camps

3/7/2010 12:00:00 AM

Newport Central Catholic Drama Department will be offering Drama Camps to middle school and elementary students this summer! These programs will involve acting, dancing and music to students from kindergarten through eighth grade. The camps will be run by Mr. Brown and staffed by NCC faculty, school alumni and several current students. Registration has begun and is open to anyone interested in getting some top-notch training and performance experience in the NCC Black Box Theatre. Please visit www.ncchs.com for flyer and registration information.

Childcare During the 10:30 A.M. Mass

3/7/2010 12:00:00 AM

Childcare for Sunday, March 14, will be provided by Christy Verst and Ty Meyer.

Maria Regina Caeli Schola

3/7/2010 12:00:00 AM

Men’s Gregorian Chant Group will be providing the music for the 10:30 a.m. mass on Sunday, March 14.

Capital Improvement Open Forum

3/7/2010 12:00:00 AM

There will be a meeting on Sunday, March 14, at 6:00 p.m. in the Activity Center to answer questions about the upcoming roof, door replacement and stonework repair projects. Members of Finance Council, Facilities Committee and Parish Council will be available to answer your questions.

Fenians of Northern Kentucky Annual Saint Patrick’s Mass

3/7/2010 12:00:00 AM

Fenians of Northern Kentucky will have their annual St. Patrick’s Mass on Thursday, March 11, at 7:00 p.m. at the Cathedral Basilica in Covington. After mass the celebration will continue on the second floor of Molly Malone’s Irish Pub on 4th Street in Covington.

Boosters Meeting

3/7/2010 12:00:00 AM

The Boosters Meeting will be held Monday, March 15, at 8:00 p.m. in the cafeteria.

Attention: Men of Saint Thomas

3/7/2010 12:00:00 AM

Two men’s prayer and discussion groups have recently begun at St. Thomas. We meet twice a month, one group on Wednesday evenings and one on Saturday mornings. If you are interested in joining us, please contact Alan Hartman at (859) 441-6461 or (513) 639-7681 or ahartman@isoc.net.

Campbell Lodge Boys’ Home Springfest 2010

3/7/2010 12:00:00 AM

Annual Silent Auction and Dinner is scheduled for Saturday, March 13, from 6:00 p.m. to 10:30 p.m. at the Radisson Hotel Riverfront. Dinner and drinks, silent auction and music provided by DJ Jim LaBarbara, “The Music Professor” - all this for $60.00 per person. Register online at www.clbh.org or call 781-1214 ext. 101.

Ladies Ancient Order of Hibernians

3/7/2010 12:00:00 AM

The Ladies Ancient Order of Hibernians will celebrate Mass at 12:00 noon, in honor of St. Patrick on St. Patrick’s Day, March 17, at Mother of God Church on 6th Street in Covington. Box lunches will be available for $7.00 with prior reservations. Soft drinks, beer, Irish Coffee and cake will be provided. For reservations phone Kathleen at 261-0503.

Catholic Men’s Conference

3/7/2010 12:00:00 AM

Answer The Call will be held on Saturday, March 20, at Cincinnati Music Hall. The day begins at 8:30 a.m. and ends with a mass starting around 3:00 p.m. The theme for the day is “Overcoming Obstacles to Relationships.” A dynamic team of speakers is scheduled. A day for some spiritual refreshment will aid your Lenten observance. Bring your son! Bring your dad! Bring a friend! Wives send your husbands! We will car pool from St. Thomas and buy tickets at the door. Additional information may be found at www.thecall.org/tickets.htm. The cost is $40 per ticket, $20 per student ticket, and includes lunch. To car pool with St. Thomas men, call Alan Hartman at home (859) 441-6461 or office (513) 639-7681, or send him an e-mail at ahartman@dbllaw.com.

Saint Therese “Luck O’ the Irish” Stagette

3/7/2010 12:00:00 AM

St. Therese “Luck O’ the Irish” Stagette is scheduled for Friday, March 19, from 6:30 p.m. – 10:30 p.m. Pasta Dinner, Bingo, great booths and prizes. Tickets are $20 prepay only by March 17. Call Shelley at 441-3569 or Tammie at 441-3735.

Pro-Life Mass with Bishop Foys

3/7/2010 12:00:00 AM

Please join Bishop Foys and the Pro-Life Commission for a Special Liturgy to pray for the Culture of Life on Thursday, March 25, 7:00 p.m. at St. Mary of the Assumption Church in Alexandria. The rosary will be said at 6:30 p.m. All are invited to attend.

Saint Catherine of Siena’s Praise and Worship

3/7/2010 12:00:00 AM

A Tale of Three Priests, Through Song and Sharing will be presented Sunday, March 28, at 7:00 p.m. in the church. Three priests will share the journey of their priesthood as we celebrate this “Year For Priests” dedicated by our Holy Father. Join Fr. Stef Bankemper (opera), Fr. Norman Fischer (rapper and youth ministry) and Fr. Raymond Guiao (singer/composer whose voice condition ended his fruitful voice career) as they share their personal joys and sufferings of the priesthood. No tickets needed, a free-will offering will be collected. For more information call 441-3438.

The Journey Within... The Experience of Lent

3/7/2010 12:00:00 AM

"For three years I have come in search of fruit on this fig tree but have found none. So cut it down! Why should it exhaust the soil?" (Luke 9: 28b-36)

Jesus tells of a gardener who pleads to save a fig tree so he can cultivate it and hope to make it productive. In chapters one and two of Genesis God reveals that He created man and woman and gave them dominion over His Garden – all creation. Bishop Robert Morneau poignantly describes how God made us stewards of many gardens: the gardens of our faith, our body, our family, our mind, our artistic ability, our many abilities and, most importantly, our ability to reason and our free will. He points out that all of the gardens belong to God and poses the question, “How are we caring for our gardens? Are we being good stewards? Have we cultivated our gardens or let them go fallow. Are our gardens as productive as God intended? If not, it is not too late. The first step is to identify and accept responsibility for the gardens that God has entrusted to our care. Do not be afraid. We have Jesus as our helper in our garden.”