Most Rev. Roger Joseph Foys, D.D. Bishop of Covington, 1125 Madison Avenue Covington, Kentucky 41011 859-392-1500 PARISH MINISTRY Very Rev. Ryan L. Maher, Rector Rev. Andrew L. Young, Vice Rector Deacon: Jerry Franzen Pastoral Associate: Sr. Barbara Woeste, O.S.B. Facilities Manager and Director of Volunteers: Berry Mang Administrative Assistant: Mrs. Elizabeth Blackburn [email protected]Maintenance Director: Mr. Jerome Lantry 1101 Madison Avenue Covington, Kentucky 41011 859-431-2060 Web Page: www.covcathedral.com Fax 859-431-8444 MASS SCHEDULE Daily Mass – 8:15 a.m., Monday thru Friday Saturday – 4:30 p.m. (Vigil) Sunday – 7:30, 10:00 a.m., 5:30 p.m. Televised Mass: Sunday, 5:00 p.m. Televised/Analog Channel 5-2, NKY Time Warner 188, Cincinnati Bell 23 or 291, Ohio Time Warner 993 Holy Day of Obligation: 5:30 p.m. (Vigil) 10:00 a.m. ADORATION Thursday, 8:30-11:30 a.m. SACRAMENT OF RECONCILIATION First Tuesday of the month, 6:00-8:00 p.m. Friday, 12:00-1:00 p.m. Saturday, 3:00-4:00 p.m. Anytime by appointment. BAPTISM Call the Parish Office at 859-431-2060. SACRAMENT OF MARRIAGE Please call the Parish Office at least one year before your proposed wedding date. MEMBERSHIP IN THE PARISH We give a hearty welcome to all newcomers moving into our parish. Please register at the rectory or after Mass as soon as possible. If you plan to move from the parish, please inform us. SEXUAL MISCONDUCT Reporting Sexual Misconduct in Diocese of Covington Please contact Diocese of Covington, Ms. Margie Schack, Diocesan Victims Assistance Coordinator at 859-392- 1500. CATHEDRAL PRAYER NETWORK Please sign book in north entrance. OPPORTUNITIES FOR LIFE 24 Hour Hotline – 1-800-822-5824 MUSIC MINISTERS Mr. Gregory Schaffer – Basilica Principal Organist and Choirmaster Mrs. Margo Johnson – Director of Anawim PARISH OFFICE HOURS: Monday thru Friday, 8:30 a.m.-4:00 p.m. CATHEDRAL FOUNDATION Call the Parish Office at (859) 431-2060 HOLY FAMILY SCHOOL 338 E. 16th Street Office – (859) 581-0290 The Cathedral Basilica of the Assumption
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Most Rev. Roger Joseph Foys, D.D. Bishop of Covington, 1125 Madison Avenue Covington, Kentucky 41011 859-392-1500
PARISH MINISTRY Very Rev. Ryan L. Maher, Rector Rev. Andrew L. Young, Vice Rector Deacon: Jerry Franzen Pastoral Associate: Sr. Barbara Woeste, O.S.B. Facilities Manager and Director of Volunteers: Berry Mang Administrative Assistant: Mrs. Elizabeth Blackburn [email protected] Maintenance Director: Mr. Jerome Lantry
1101 Madison Avenue Covington, Kentucky 41011859-431-2060 Web Page: www.covcathedral.com Fax 859-431-8444
Televised/Analog Channel 5-2, NKY Time Warner 188,Cincinnati Bell 23 or 291,Ohio Time Warner 993
Holy Day of Obligation: 5:30 p.m. (Vigil) 10:00 a.m.
ADORATION Thursday, 8:30-11:30 a.m.
SACRAMENT OF RECONCILIATIONFirst Tuesday of the month, 6:00-8:00 p.m.Friday, 12:00-1:00 p.m.Saturday, 3:00-4:00 p.m.Anytime by appointment.
BAPTISMCall the Parish Office at 859-431-2060.
SACRAMENT OF MARRIAGEPlease call the Parish Office at least one year before your proposed wedding date.
MEMBERSHIP IN THE PARISHWe give a hearty welcome to all newcomers moving into our parish. Please register at the rectory or after Mass as soon as possible. If you plan to move from the parish, please inform us.
SEXUAL MISCONDUCTReporting Sexual Misconduct inDiocese of CovingtonPlease contact Diocese of Covington, Ms. Margie Schack, Diocesan Victims Assistance Coordinator at 859-392-1500.
CATHEDRAL PRAYER NETWORKPlease sign book in north entrance.
OPPORTUNITIES FOR LIFE24 Hour Hotline – 1-800-822-5824
MUSIC MINISTERS Mr. Gregory Schaffer – Basilica Principal Organist and Choirmaster Mrs. Margo Johnson – Director of Anawim
PARISH OFFICE HOURS: Monday thru Friday, 8:30 a.m.-4:00 p.m. CATHEDRAL FOUNDATION Call the Parish Office at (859) 431-2060
HOLY FAMILY SCHOOL 338 E. 16th Street Office – (859) 581-0290
The Cathedral Basilica of the Assumption
ST. MARY’S CATHEDRAL COVINGTON, KENTUCKY
FOURTH SUNDAY OF ADVENT December 22, 2019
Fourth Sunday of Advent Reading I: Isaiah 7:10-14; Responsorial Psalm 24:1-2, 3-4, 5-6; Reading II: Romans 1:1-7; Gospel: Matthew 1:18-24
December 24 and 25, 2019Nativity of the Lord (Christmas) Vigil: Reading I: Isaiah 62: 1-5; Responsorial Psalm 89: 4-5, 16-17, 27, 29; Reading II: Acts 13:16-17, 22-25; Gospel: Matthew 1: 1-25 or 1: 18-25Midnight: Reading I: Isaiah 9:1-6; Responsorial Psalm 96: 1-3, 11-13; Reading II: Timothy 2:11-14; Gospel: Luke 2:1-14 Christmas Day: Reading I; Isaiah 52: 7-10; Responsorial Psalm 98: 1-6; Reading II: Hebrews 1:1-6; Gospel: John 1:1-18 (long form) or 1:1-5, 9-14 (short form)
From the Rector’s Desk...On behalf of Bishop Foys, the parish clergy and staff, I want to wish you a very blessed Christmas Season! May the peace and joy of the newborn Savior enter our hears during this holy season.
Thank you for your generosity to the Retirement Fund for the Religious. In addition, I want to thank all those who helped in any way with our parish Christmas dinner, especially the parish staff. It was a wonderful celebration! I also want to thank those who participated in the Advent Giving Tree this year. We collected many items that were distributed to Welcome House to be given to families in need in time for Christmas.Fr. Maher
Christmas Decorating – Help is needed to decorate the Cathedral at 9:00 a.m., Monday, December 23, 2019. If you can help, please call Berry in the Parish Office at 859-431-2060.
Reminders – The Cathedral will be closed after 10:00 a.m. Mass on Christmas Day and after 10:00 a.m. Mass on Wednesday, January 1, 2020. The Parish Office will be closed on December 24-27 and December 31-January 3. Solemnity of Mary, Mother of God (Holyday of Obligation) Masses: December 31, 5:30 p.m. and January 1, 10:00 a.m.
Day of Prayer and Penance – Bishop Foys has declared January 24, 2020 as a Day of Prayer and Penance for Life in the Diocese of Covington to mark the anniversary of the Supreme Court’s decision legalizing abortion. Every church will remain open during the day to allow the faithful to pray for an end to abortion, to pray for all those affected by the tragedy of abortion, and to pray for the 50 million children murdered by abortion. Every parish will also expose the Blessed Sacrament for a period of time on this day. Here at the Cathedral, adoration will take place from 7:00 to 8:00 p.m. Finally, Bishop Foys has designated 10 churches, including the Cathedral, to host a Holy Hour for Life beginning at 7:00 p.m., all are strongly encouraged to attend. The complete list can be found in The Messenger. We must all do our part to protect the dignity of the human person and ensure the inalienable right to life for all – especially the unborn.
The Cathedral Basilica of the Assumption’s Saturday, 4:30 Vigil Mass is taped and broadcast at 5:00 p.m. every Sunday on: WLWT – Channel 5-2 ME-TV, Cincinnati Bell Fioptics – Channel 23 and 291; Spectrum – Northern KY channel 188; Spectrum – Hamilton County Channel 993. ME-TV is an affiliate of NBC/WLWT. The airing covers the Diocese of Covington, the Archdiocese of Cincinnati, partially the Archdiocese of Indianapolis and the Diocese of Lexington.
Care of the Sick – If you know of a parishioner who is in the hospital or care center who would like a visit from the parish clergy, please contact Sister Barbara Woeste at the Parish Office. Because of the privacy laws, often times we do not receive a phone call from the institution. We rely on family or friends to let us know when someone is in the hospital.
Catholic Men’s Conference of 2020, featuring Dr. Scott Hahn, Fr. Donald Calloway and Doug Barry is Saturday, February 22, 2020, at East Central High School Performing Arts Center, St. Leon, IN. All men are invited to attend. Join for inspiring talks, Confession, celebration of the Holy Mass, and fraternity with fellow men of Christ. Count on a quality, substance-driven, inspirational, and faith-filled event. Buy tickets at www.e6catholicmensconference.com.
Educational Program – 10 Warning Signs of Alzheimer's presented by the Alzheimer's Association 1:30 to 2:45 p.m., Wednesday, January 15, 2020 in the Charleston Room at St. Charles Community, 600 Farrell Drive, Covington, KY 41011. For information, please call Margie at 859-331-3224.
Free Programs at Catholic Charities – To find out more about the following programs, please call 859-581-8974 or go online to www.covingtoncharities.org. Support group for those who have a family member or friend in jail or prison – meets from 6:30 to 8:00 p.m., on the third Tuesday every month. Support group for parents of addicted loved ones (PAL) – meets from 6:30 to 8:00 p.m., every Wednesday. Neighborworks – a class to learn how to buy a home.
Prayer Group meets in the Cathedral Parish Office at 8:00 a.m. on the first and third Saturdays of each month. For information, please call Deacon Franzen at 859-371-9375.
New Beginnings – A faith-based support group that provides separated and divorced individuals the opportunity for healing and growth. All sessions are held at Thomas More University, Crestview Hills. Registration is required. Please call 859-392-1500, ext. 1592.
March for Life NKY – January 24, 2020 – March for Life NKY is an annual opportunity to march in unity with those at the National March for Life in Washington, D.C. We march to remember the 1973 ruling by the Supreme Court to legalize abortion. All are welcome to march, peacefully and prayerfully. Opening prayer at 5:00 p.m. at Immaculate Heart of Mary Church (IHM), 5876 Veterans Way, Burlington, KY. March one mile to the 1889 historic Burlington Courthouse, 2988 Washington Street, for warmth, fellowship, refreshments, and speakers. March returns to IHM by 7:00 p.m. for a Holy Hour of Prayer for Life. If you are unable to march, please gather from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. at the Courthouse. It is handicap accessible. For information, email [email protected].
FOURTH SUNDAY OF ADVENT DECEMBER 22, 2019
LITURGICAL MINISTERS: Saturday, December 28, 2019 4:30 p.m. Lectors: Donna Krumpelman, Br. Rock Larsen Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion: Teri Pagan, Connie New, Regina Smith Altar: Ken Raisbeck, Gene Woolridge, Ken ViethSunday, December 29, 2019 7:30 a.m. Lector: Dave Custer Altar: Lou Wartman 10:00 a.m. Lectors: Marion Keen, Elizabeth Steva Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion: Tena Franzen, Dave Otte, Annette and Lee Stilkey, MaryJo and Bruce Stull, Beth Vieth Altar: Pontifical Servers 5:30 p.m. Lector: Mary Easterling, Brian Hallahan Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion: Donna Hampton, Vern Weller Altar: Jim Akers, Carl Creech
IMPORTANT – Each family registered in the parish should receive the free weekly mailing of The Messenger. If you have not been receiving it, please call the Parish Office at 859-431-2060.
Please pray for our parishioners and family: Albert Czarnecki, Ruth Clark, Sharon Koenig, Madeleine Smith, William Davin, Janice Kennedy, Jenny Blackburn, Amy Michels, Sheila Sullivan, Michael Trimpe, Joan Hadorn, the Harwick family, the Smith-Hale-Reams families, Terri Beuttel, Geraldine Hallahan, Hannah Tolson, Helen Fehr, Joanna and Ray Harcourt, Will Clift, Thomas Hampton, Eva Farris, Beverly Wedding, Mary Joan Koenig, Amy Goeke, Joan McGearty, Gary Epplen, Jill Humphries, Barb Armstrong, Marion Keen, and Vicki Smith. May they find comfort in the healing touch of Jesus.
Job Openings – The Sisters of Notre Dame have the following positions: PRN Nursing Assistant – Our Nursing Assistants serve the Sisters in our Lourdes Hall Care Facility round the clock working in eight-hour shifts (6:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m., 2:00 -10:00 p.m., 10:00 p.m.-6:00 a.m.). Qualified applicants will have a minimum of 1 year of experience as a Nursing Assistant or be enrolled in an accredited health care program. Part-time Cook – We’re looking for a cook/chef with 2+ years of experience to work two eight-hour shifts per week, rotating weekends, preparing meals for our 70+ community members. If interested, please call Human Resources at 859-291-2040.
Cincinnati Catholic Alumni Club – The Club invites single Catholic men and women to join for dinner at 5:30 p.m., Sunday, December 29, 2019 – Kreimers Bier Haus German Restaurant, 6052 State Route128, Cleves, Ohio. Please call Don for information at 513-574-8573.
Attention Virtus Users – If you are behind in reading your bulletins, please go to www.Virtus.org and catch up. December is an open month. If you have been suspended before, you can now get in to read your bulletins. Please catch up during the Month of December.
Saturday, December 21 4:30 p.m. Intention of George GreverSunday, December 22 7:30 a.m. Cathedral Parishioners and Benefactors 10:00 a.m. Karen Schaffer 5:30 p.m. Doris Hall AkersMonday, December 23 8:15 a.m. Intention of Marilou ReytaTuesday, December 24 8:15 a.m. Intention of the Karana family 5:30 p.m. Mary Harris. Nativity of the Lord (Christmas) VigilWednesday, December 25, The Nativity of the Lord (Christmas) 12:00 a.m. Shirley Cavaleri. Nativity of the Lord (Christmas) Midnight 10:00 a.m. Cathedral Parishioners and BenefactorsThursday, December 26 8:15 a.m. Anna and Davis SkrzelowskiFriday, December 27 8:15 a.m. Leist, Luck, and Recker familiesSaturday, December 28 4:30 p.m. Anna Mary FeeneySunday, December 29, The Holy Family of Jesus, Mary, and Joseph 7:30 a.m. Aggorbi and Katrina 10:00 a.m. Mike and Ann Stickling 5:30 p.m. Cathedral Parishioners and Benefactors
Collections: Sunday, December 15, 2019 Retirement Fund for the ReligiousEnvelopes (87)………… $6,493.00 $4,628.00Loose…………………… $1,263.00 Diocesan……………… $3,115.39 Total…………………… $10,871.39
E-Giving at the Cathedral – In just seconds, you can make a weekly offering, or make a donation to St. Vincent de Paul, a Holy Day collection, Memorial, Maintenance, or Flower funds, and special collections throughout the year. If you would like to give electronically, please visit our website: www.covcathedral.com or call the office for more information at 859-431-2060.
Retrouvaille – A lifeline for married couples. A program to help couples heal and renew their own marriage relationship. Is your marriage going down the right road, or is it a little off track? Are you already separated or divorced, or thinking about it? Retrouvaille can help and offers hope for a better relationship. It is a confidential peer ministry of volunteer couples. It is Christian-based, and Catholic in origin. For information about the Retrouvaille Cincinnati/Tri-State weekend, January 10-12, 2020, call 513-922-6045, or visit www.cincyretrouvaille.org.
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