Market Day Order Forms are available at the doors of church. Please take one as you leave.

Come and visit our parish school. Everyone is invited to attend: parents, students, parishioners, prospective parents and families. Today Sunday, January 29, from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. the school will be open and the teachers will be there! See what our students are learning, and check out what we have to offer your family as an educational partner.

Our annual Scholastic Book Fair begins next Sunday, January 29, in the school library from 11:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. during our St. Thomas School Open House. The fair will also be open Monday, January 30, Tuesday, January 31 and Wednesday, February 1, from 3:00 – 4:00 p.m. We will have a great selection of children’s books for sale. Please plan to attend and support St. Thomas School library.

The next Parish Council meeting will be held Tuesday, February 7, at 7:30 p.m. in the rectory.

How does dinner out for Valentine’s Day sound?...but what to do with the kids? To raise money for Heifer International the 7th Grade PREP students will provide childcare, which will include pizza and a movie on Saturday, February 11, from 5:00 – 8:00 p.m. in the Activity Center. The donation is $10 per child, $25 per family. For more information or to sign up, call Theresa Broering at 441-0242. Space is limited.

Please stop by as the St. Thomas Stewardship Committee presents another great Friendship Sunday! Join us on Sunday, February 19th for donuts, fruit, coffee, and juice in the Activity Center after the 9:00 a.m.,10:30 a.m. and 12:15 p.m. masses.

In addition to Friendship Sunday, the regular Blood Pressure Screenings will be going on in the Activity Center too!

St. Vincent de Paul is looking for a gently used washing machine for a client in need. If you have one you would be willing to donate contact Judy Bailey at 441-8247. We can arrange someone to pick it up.

The “Pantry” is in need of the following: Manwich, pork and beans and refried beans.

Anyone who wishes to receive a Tax Statement for 2011, please call the rectory at 441-1282.

Have you been thinking about signing your kids up for Catholic Order of Foresters? How about adding your students name to our over 50 C.O.F. youth, that continue to help us raise money every month for our school. For further information call Brad Murphy art 261-1933 or contact Robin Holtz.

Our yearly Parish Women's Retreat will be February 24 – 26, at Marydale. The cost is $125.00, which is really reasonable for the value we receive and the food served. Our director will be Fr. Greg Bach and the theme "God Be Our Light". Please contact Barbara Hagedorn 859-781-2223.

In the shadows of marking the 23rd anniversary of Roe vs. Wade, the most devastating ruling against humankind made by the Supreme Court, we must challenge ourselves as Catholics through prayer and acknowledging the sanctity of life from conception to death, Care Net, which serves our community through counseling, material needs, medical advise and education is asking for your help to meet the needs of those considering abortion and their unborn, to a better alternative spiritually, physically, and mentally…the alternative of life. Last year, 138 babies were saved from abortion with your help. Just pick up a Care Net Baby Bottle at the church exits today and the next two Sundays after all masses. Be as generous as you can be and fill the bottle with loose change, dollar bills, or a check to Care Net and return it to church by February 19. Those 138 babies surely appreciate your help. We can make a difference!

The Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults will meet on Thursday, February 2, 2012 at 7:00 p.m. in the Providence Center.

The altar linen schedule for the weekend of February 4 and 5, is Bonnie Greis and Dee Spritzky.

After all Masses next weekend, February 4 and 5, the 8th grade class will be selling tea rings to help defray the cost of their class trip. Please support them by buying a delicious tea ring.

Parent Preparation Meeting for First Holy Communion will be held on Tuesday, February 7, at 7:00 p.m. in the cafeteria.

Christ Renews His Parish (CRHP) weekends have been scheduled for March 10 and 11, for the Men and September 15 and 16, for the Women. These weekends offer a way to jump-start your spirituality and strengthen your relationship with God through Jesus Christ. The weekend is also a great opportunity to meet fellow parishioners who share the same values. If you are interested in attending the Men’s Weekend or have more questions about the weekend, please contact Justin Means at 652-4255 or Ray Wilke at 322-3223. (Contact person for the Women’s Weekend is pending.)

Congratulations to Craig Wagner and Allison Laber who received First Honors for the second quarter of the 2011-2012 school year from Villa Madonna Academy.

Covington Latin School will be hosting its annual Open House for talented and motivated 5th, 6th and 7th graders and their families on Sunday, February 12. Sessions are scheduled for 1:00 and 3:00 p.m. followed by student-led tours and refreshments. For reservations or more information, please visit www.covingtonlatin.org or call 859-291-7044.

Sisters of Notre Dame are currently seeking an experienced part time cook (approximately 20 hours a week, every other weekend) to prepare meals for 70 community members. Benefits included. If interested in working in this loving home environment, please mail resume to Sisters of Notre Dame, 1601 Dixie Highway, Covington, Ky. 41011, Attn.: HR Department or call 859-291-2040. For more information regarding this position please visit our website at www.sndky.org.

The Gospel of Luke comes to Blessed Sacrament Church. This 22-session, Thursday evening Scripture study of the Gospel of Luke begins February 2, from 7:00 – 9:00 p.m. in Blessed Sacrament’s Parish Center, 2409 Dixie Highway, Ft. Mitchell, Ky. Cost for the entire course is only $15.00. To register or for more information, contact Blaine Comfort at (578-0133) or Rosanne Thomas, CRE at (331-4302, Ext. 22).

St. Agnes will present The Gospel of John: Prologue and the Book of Signs (Chapter 1 – 12) in both daytime (12:30 p.m.) and evening sessions (7:00 p.m.) for nine weeks starting February 15, in the Rectory Conference Room. Each session will last approximately 90 minutes. A $10 contribution will cover the cost of a commentary booklet and supplies. For more information contact Dr. Bob Gerth, Director of Adult Faith Formation at St. Agnes, 431-1802 or bgerth@saintagnes.com.

Proceeds to fix the school building roof. Just $20.00 a ticket to win $100 a day for 100 days. Only 1,000 tickets sold. Raffle starts February 24. Call Carol Buemi at 581-0487 to purchase a ticket.