May 8, 2016 St. Joseph Church Cold Spring, KY

A Word from Father Gerry PASTORAL STAFF Contact the following staff members 441-1604 and extension Dear Brothers and Sisters, or direct line as noted.: Pastor: Rev. Gerald L. Reinersman……………….……...... ext. 2275 Parochial Vicar: A pastor depends on honest feedback from parishion- Rev. Eric L. Boelscher ….………….…...ext. 2276 Parochial Vicar: Rev. Ryan Stenger ……….………...…....ext. 2277 ers that is directed toward the good of the whole parish Deacon: Mr. Timothy B. Schabell…………………...….….927-2279 and what is helpful toward the fulfillment of its mis- RCIA & Adult Faith Formation: Vicki Klocke…...…...... ext. 2286 sion. Our Parish Council and Board of Education are Parish School Religion (PSR): Steven Fischer……...……..ext. 2287 two of the primary sources I count on to know the Pre-School Coordinator: Lynn Donnermeyer .……...... 635-7233 mind and heart of parishioners. Frank and well- Business Manager: Lee Kessen………………………..…...ext. 2273 Office Manager: Carrie Hamberg………..………………....ext. 2271 intentioned dialogue among Parish Council and Board Barb Kling ……………………………....ext. 2271 of Education members is extremely helpful in building Assistant Clerical: Jean Suttmiller…………………..……...ext. 2272 a stronger Catholic faith community. School Principal: Melissa Holzmacher……………..………ext. 2282 Assistant Principal: Sr. Dennise Wagenlander...….….….…ext. 2283 Recent examples of the Parish Council’s helpful consul- School Secretary: Patty Wagner…………….…………...….ext. 2281 tation are the neighborhood masses and the decision Music Director: Connie Ruprich………………………....…ext. 2285 Sacristan: Laura Levermann…………………………...…....ext. 2280 to go ahead with the elevator project. The Board of Facilities Manager: Jim Pelgen……………………………..ext. 2290 Education gave good feedback on the FORMED.ORG Memorial Hall Manager: Jim Sickmeier…………..…....…331-8750 project and made helpful suggestions for the school’s open house. PARISH MINISTRIES Bereavement: Sylvia Uebel…………………...……..…….....441-0320 Your expertise and interest in serving St. Joseph Parish Eucharistic Minister Coordinator: Jeanne Pettit….…...…...441-8371 can be a great gift to the parish. Please consider serv- Families For Life: Debbie Rottman……………………….....635-9618 ing the parish as a member of the Parish Council or Lectors: John McNabb:…………….…………..…..………...442-0005 Board of Education. There are 3 openings coming up Prayer Network: Mary Joan Steffen……..………...... ……...635-9494 for parish Council and 2 openings on the Board of Edu- Servers: Dave Wegert……....….781-9412 or [email protected] cation. Service Stars: Lori Lang ………………………………….....441-1470 Ushers: Dave Thiem……….…….513-673-1979 or [email protected]

Welcoming Committee: Joni Schabell ………..…...……….441-7833 A nomination form for Parish Council and Board of & Darlene Sandfoss - [email protected]…...781-1118 Education can be found with this bulletin or on Opportunities For Life: … ..……………...…….call 1-800-822-5824 www.saintjosephcoldspring.com Nominations are due in the rectory by May 25 and can be in hard copy or sent to [email protected] . An election will be held on the weekend of May 28 – 29, if neces- sary. You can nominate yourself or another parishion- 2016 DIOCESAN PARISH ANNUAL APPEAL er. “Yes, Lord, You know that I love You.” (John 21:17)

Thank you for prayerful consideration of giving the stewardship of your time, talent and expertise to help Throughout history, the DPAA has been able to continue to sup- St. Joseph Parish. port the services, ministries and programs that help so many throughout the Diocese. Your kindness and compassion to the Appeal is a vital symbol of our unity in Christ as we reach out in faith to love one another in Jesus’ name. Support of this special Appeal is also a meaningful way of expressing our gratitude to Your brother and pastor, God for His many blessings. As Christian stewards, we are called to share the blessings we receive. Your loving response through both prayers and a financial gift has a great impact when done out Fr. Gerry Reinersman of gratitude to the Lord. The DPAA is an eloquent expression of our love for God and our stewardship of His gifts. To date 332 households in our Parish have given pledges totaling $93,193. May God bless you for your generosity. If you haven’t made your gift, please do so today, or drop it in the offertory basket next weekend. Seventh Sunday Of Easter / The Ascension of the Lord

READINGS FOR WEEK OF MAY 8, 2016

Sunday The Ascension of the Lord Acts 1:1-11; Eph 1:17-23 or Eph 4:1-13 or 4:1-7, 11-13; Lk 24:46-53 Please Welcome to the St. Joseph Community our “NEWEST MEMBERS” Monday Acts 19:1-8; Ps 68:2-3ab, 4-5acd, 6-7ab; Jn 16:29-33 Bethany Kathleen Atkinson Tuesday Saint Damien de Veuster, Priest Daughter of Nathan and Allison (Kremer) Atkinson Acts 20:17-27; Ps 68:10-11, 20-2; Jn 17:1-11a

Wednesday Acts 20:28-38; Ps 68:29-30, 33-35a, 35bc-36ab; Talan Andrew Kinsel Jn 17:11b-19 Son of Mark and Shawna (Webb) Kinsel Thursday Saints Nereus and Achilleus, Martyrs; Saint Pancras, Martyr Acts 22:30, 23:6-11; Ps 16:1-2a, and 5, 7-8, 9-10, 11; Jn 17:20-26 LOOKING FOR RESURRECTION Friday Our Lady of Fama CHOIR MEMBERS St. Joseph needs more voices for our Resurrection Choir. You do Acts 25:13b-21; Ps 103:1-2, 11-12, 19-20ab; not need an angelic voice to join; you just need A VOICE! Jn 21:15-19 Grieving families are so appreciative for our choir because we Saturday Saint Mahias, Apostle help them have a rich and meaningful Mass for their loved Acts 1:15-17, 20-26; Ps 113:1-2, 3-4, 5-6, 7-8; one. Please call Connie (859-927-2285 ) to be put on the phone Jn 15:9-17 tree. You do not have to be at every Mass, but can sing when Vigil: Gn 11:1-9 or Ex 19:3-8a, 16-20b or your schedule allows. All voices are needed and welcome! Ez 37:1-14 or Jl 3:1-5; Ps 104:1-2, 24, 35, 27-28, 29, 30; Rom 8:22-27; Jn 7:37-39 Extended Vigil: Gn 11:1-9; Ps 33:10-11, 12-13, WEEKLY OFFERINGS 14-15; Ex 19:3-8a, 16-20b; Ez 37:1-14; Jl 3:1-5; Registered Families 1902 Ps 104; Rom 8:22-27; Jn 7:37-39 Number of Envelopes Used 410 Sunday Pentecost Sunday Weekly Collection - May 1, 2016 Day: Acts 2:1-11; Ps 104:1, 24, 29-30, 31, 34; Our Tithe to God $ 18,477.60 1 Cor 12:3b-7, 12-13 or Rom 8:8-17; Loose $ 973.25 Online/ACH $ 3,092.00 Jn 20:19-23 or Jn 14:15-16, 23b-26 Other (Holyday, etc.) $ 7.00 Total Contributions $ 22,549.85 Weekly Budget $ 23,250.00 E-mail Bulletin info to: Budget Excess/(Shortfall) $ (700.15) [email protected] Diocese Collections $ 0.00

Bulletin Deadline: Friday at 12:00 p.m. for G.R.O.W. Fund the following week’s bulletin Weekly Contribution $ 140.00

DateDateDate Lector Deacon & Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion Servers Mass Intentions

5/14/2016 EMC Captain : Rose Pfaff Mary Kruse Saturday Margie Schack EMC: Sharon Clark, Robert Kaufman, Dolores Kiernan, Paul Kruse Andrew & Evelyn Ross 5:00 P.M. Kathy Machenheimer, Mary Smith, Larry Uebel, Brandon Moloney Sylvia Uebel, Dan Vogel Grace Moloney 5/15/2016 Sue EMC Captain: Ron Haigis Jeff Kahmann 8:00 AM Bradtmueller EMC: Dennis Brennan, Tara Goetz, Pat Haigis, Peter Kahmann Respect for Life Donna Kramer, Gary Pruiksma, Martha Velten Zac Kahmann At All Stages EMC Captain: Earl Jennings Josh Penrod 9:30 AM Mimi Hagedorn EMC: Darryl Geiman, ClyDenna Hehman, Norb Hehman, Jenna Planeaux James Riesenbeck Lelia Kroger, Tracie Orth, Tim Stortz, Josh Hildreth Barb Teisl, Steve Winbigler Sam Hildreth Deacon: Tim Schabell Madison Parker 11:30 AM Carolyn Berberich EMC Captain : Patty Goering Trent Parker Nick & Sue EMC: Roxanne Calhoun, Julie Finn, Steve Fischer, Josh Ehlman Frommeyer Natalie Geiman, Jill Malay, Joe Tallarigo, Arthur Wittrock Maria Ehlman EMC Captain : Joan Zai John Bush 7:00 PM Tony Zaya EMC: Kara Ruschman, Colleen Smith, Sam Bush For the People Michele Weyman, Brenda Whitford Marcus Villareal May 8, 2016 St. Joseph Church Cold Spring, KY

MASS INTENTIONS FOR THE WEEK WEEKLY CALENDAR Monday, May 9 Monday, May 9 6:30 a.m. Tom D’Alenssandro 1:00 p.m. Families for Life - Lower Level Mtg. Room 8:30 a.m Nathan Sevier 6:30 p.m. RCIA Inquiry - Church Tuesday, May 10 Tuesday, May 10 6:30 a.m. Carol Bertram 7:00 p.m. Contemporary Ensemble - Church 8:30 a.m. Dave Heck 7:30 p.m. Baptism Preparation - Library Wednesday, May 11 Wednesday, May 11 6:30 a.m. Nehus & Schalk Family 7:00 p.m. New Server Meeting - Church 9:00 a.m. Patircia McGarr 7:30 p.m. Board of Ed - Lower Level Mtg. Room Thursday, May 12 Thursday, May 12 6:30 a.m. Special Intention - EMG 5:30 p.m. Seniors - Activity Center 8:30 a.m. Ed Rieckhoff 7:00 p.m. First Communion Practice - Church Friday, May 13 8:00 p.m. Boosters - Kelley Hall 6:30 a.m. Jane Schwierjohn Saturday, May 14 9:00 a.m. Fred & Kent Kaufman 7:15 a.m. Women’s Fellowship - Activity Center Saturday, May 14 11:00 a.m. First Communion - Church 8:30 a.m. Living & Deceased Members of the Vennemann & Greis Families ST. JOSEPH PARISH ORGANIZATIONS SERVER'S WEEKDAY SCHEDULE FORESTERS NEWS... Our next meeting Tuesday May 17 th will Mon. May 9 8:30 Lauren Ervin, Maggie Finn be our Euchre Tournament and Coney night. We will have a Tues. May 10 8:30 Logan Hatfield, Matt Hickman short meeting to begin at 7:00pm and our tournament will be af- Wed. May 11 9:00 Alec Eilerman, Ethan Eilerman, ter the meeting. Our next youth event is Friday May 20 th a Cin- Isaac Freppon cinnati Red’s Game. This will also be Fireworks Friday. Please Thurs. May 12 8:30 Sophie Neufelder, Jessie McDonald let Amy know if you want to go. Thanks to everyone that brought Fri. May 13 9:00 School Mass food for our “Feed God’s Children” event. We were once again Sat. May 14 8:30 Matt Hickman, Pete Williams able to stock the shelves at the Rose Garden Mission.

SCRIPTURE REFLECTION

Today’s second reading sounds the expected note of triumph. It is introduced with an equally joyous responsorial psalm—“a blare th of trumpets for the Lord.” In Ephesians, the “Queen of the Epis- Next meeting Thursday, May 12 5:30 p.m. in Activity Cen- tles,” Paul outdoes himself. He shares with us his prayer that is ter - Annual Derby Race. Sponsor a horse, name it, steed also a prose poem. His deeply felt wish list for us knows no it. Be a winner! Menu: metts, bratts, German Style Potato bounds. Paul wants for us what he knows by experience. But he Salad, baked beans. Members are welcome to bring an also wants us to know what Jesus knows. This feast of the Ascen- appetizer or a dessert (optional) Meal $6.00 per person. sion brings Jesus’ life full circle from heaven to earth to heaven. Call Jackie Pelgen to RSVP - 859-760-1226 or jack- His return to the Father is a pledge of our journey to the Father in [email protected] . Split the pot to be given away at our the Son and Holy Spirit. Today, Paul reminds us, we are mem- Annual Picnic in July – now $85.00, tickets sold in May and bers of his body, the Church, and share in his fullness. June will be added to it. Cindy Hetteberg has a cruise to Nova Scotia, Oct. 8th. 7-nights, call 859-781-6022 for info or [email protected]

SACRAMENTAL PREPARATION • Baptism Preparation classes are required before having your first child baptized. Call the rectory about classes St. Mary’s Ladies Society

before setting a Baptism date (441-1604 ext. 2271.) Ladies we are hosting the May Crowning Reception on

• Matrimony - Couples are to contact the rectory at least nine Monday May 16, at 7:00 p.m. If you signed up to bring months before planning their wedding. Diocesan cookies, drop them in Kelly Hall between 6:00p.m. and requirements are to be followed for Marriage preparation. 7:00p.m. If you were unable to attend the meeting, and can do- No date is final until a priest has been contacted. nate cookies, that would be appreciated and much needed. THANK YOU!

FOOD BASKET IN CHURCH Your donations of non-perishable food items are VIRTUS USERS: To remain compliant and active at St. Joe’s appreciated. Please check the expiration date on any please make sure to complete your monthly bulletins. May’s food donated. Thank you for your generosity. bulletin has been posted and is due Wednesday, June 1st. ADULT FAITH FORMATION ST. JOSEPH SCHOOL NEWS “He who does not progress, loses ground. ” From Mrs. Melissa Holzmacher, School Principal

RCIA Open House / Information Night Monday, May 9, 6:30 Happy Anniversary! This year marks the 10 th anniversary of Ms. – 8:00 pm in the church vestibule Gerner’s productions with the eighth graders. We’ve been gifted Not Catholic? Want to know more about the Catholic Church? with some wonderful shows over the years: Do you have a friend or family member who is interested in the Church? Information will be available on how to learn more 2007 – Aladdin about the Catholic Church and become a member through the 2008 – Tom Sawyer Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults (RCIA). Tours of the 2009 – The Little Mermaid church will also be available. Come and See…No need to RSVP 2010 - Fa Mulan or register. Questions? Contact Vicki Klocke at 859.927.2291 (o) 2011 – Without Strings or 859.802.9333 (c) or [email protected] 2012 – Cinderella Y’all NEW! St Joseph Parish Women's Fellowship: Saturday May 2013 – Charlie Saves the Chocolate Factory 14, 7:15 - 8:30 am in the Activity Center. Ladies, please join us. 2014 – Pippi Longstocking This is an opportunity to gather and share our Catholic faith. NO 2015 – Rumpelstiltskin is My Name RSVP, NO preparation, NO follow- up. Just show up. All ladies 2016 – Over the Rainbow welcome! Characters have no boundaries in Ms. Gerner’s productions. You “Via Lucis” (“Way of the Light”) Stations of the Resurrec- never know who will make an appearance in the show. Ms. tion , May 13, 7 p.m.; Holy Spirit Parish, Newport. The “Via Lu- Gerner writes the shows with the entire audience in mind. There cis” commemorates the glorious events of the Easter season with are plenty of funny jokes for the children, but there is also plenty Scripture readings, reflection, prayer and song. of humor for the adults. An example is when Cinderella’s step “Blessed Virgin Mary: Scripture, Tradition, Teachings” a mother came on stage wearing a dress made of curtains with the presentation with Msgr. William Cleves at Mother of God Parish, curtain rod across her shoulders paying tribute to Carol Burnett. Covington, May 22, 2:30 p.m. All are welcome. One class even questioned, “Ms. Gerner, are you sure these jokes “Fiat Discernment Retreat” will be held June 9–12 at St. Anne are funny?” To which Ms. Gerner replied, “Trust me you’ll get a Retreat Center, Melbourne. Fiat Days is a retreat for young Cath- laugh.” olic women, ages 18-28, who want to learn more about consecrat- ed life, to deepen their faith and to better discern God’s call in their lives. There is no fee. Contact St. Joseph the Worker Sister We’ve been blessed with ten years of laughter and entertainment. Patricia Jean at [email protected] or call 485-6444 before Many a star has been born under Ms. Gerner’s direction. Thank you, Ms. Gerner! May 30. Get to know your Catholic Faith at a deeper level. Take ad- vantage of all the resources available to parishioners at www.FORMED.org Register for FREE using our parish code: 6a27e3 . ATTENTION SERVERS AND CHILDREN’S CHOIR MEMBERS: Young adults are invited to Barleycorn’s in Cold Spring on Monday evening, May 9 at 7:00. Sr. The Servers and Children’s Choir outing is scheduled for Satur- day May 21st at the Town and Country Sports Complex in Wil- Marla Monahan, a Sister of Notre Dame, will give der, KY. The outing will be from 7 to 10 PM. The members at- some insights into Mary, the Mother of Jesus, and tending should be dropped off at Town & Country at 7:00 PM how we can imitate her in our lives today. She will invite your and picked up at 10:00 PM. For more information, please contact reflection and comment afterward. Join her and other Catholic Mr. Wegert at 781-9412 or email as noted below. young adults to break open this topic while enjoying the infor- If you wish to attend, please respond by May 13th: mality of the setting. Server’s respond to Mr. Wegert at [email protected] Sponsored by the Sisters of Divine Providence Children’s Choir respond to Mrs. Hetterick at [email protected]

Notre Dame Urban Education Center (NDUEC) is seeking volunteers who wish to help provide edu- cational support services to young children in Cov- FLEA MARKET Saturday, May 21st ington. Tutors, as well as PE monitors, are greatly Time: 9AM to 2PM needed for the summer program. NDUEC will be Tables: Outside or Inside $20.00 open mornings for summer school starting June 6. To reserve: Call Helen @ 859-441-1626 If you have a couple hours a week to assist a child to develop Newport Elks Ladies Auxiliary their talents, call Mary Gray at 261-4487 or email her at 3704 Alexandria Pike [email protected]. Cold Spring, KY PRO-LIFE NEWS BISHOP BROSSART HIGH SCHOOL NEWS Families For Life DRAMA CAMP… Bishop Brossart High School will host a summer drama camp for students in grades K-8 in the Volunteer training for New Hope Center will be held Munninghoff Family Performing Arts Center. In the one- May 21, 23 and 24 (12 hours total). Volunteers are critical to week camp, students will learn about all aspects of theatre New Hope’s mission to help parents facing untimely pregnancies. and put on a full-production musical DISNEY’S ALADDIN For information, call Denise at 341-0766 x 14, or email KIDS . The camp will run from Monday June 20 th – Friday [email protected] . June 24 th from 9am – 4pm. The show will be on Saturday, June 25 th at 7pm. Auditions will be held at Brossart on th th Cross the Bridge for Life – Mark your calendars for this Wed. June 15 from 3-5:30pm or Thur. June 16 from 2- 4pm. Contact Robert Tieman at [email protected] annual family event to take place on the afternoon of Sunday, th June 5! More details will follow! for questions and to sign up by June 13 .

BISHOP BROSSART YOUTH BASKETBALL CAMP – Coach Mike Code and the Mustangs will host a basketball camp on June 20-23 from 8:30 – 11:30 a.m. for boys in th Catholic Charities offers evaluations and counsel- grades 2-9. Camp fee is $65 on or before June 15 and ing for substance use related disorders. This ser- $70 after. Camp fee includes a t-shirt, certificate and vice is available to adolescents and adults. For chance for door prizes. Family discounts are available. your convenience, we offer a walk-in option on the Call 635-2108 for more information.

1st and 3rd Wednesday morning of each month. You can call SPRING CONCERT - The BBHS Instrumental Music Pro- ahead to pre-register, or just walk in. Some insurance accepted. gram will be putting on its final concert for the school Catholic Charities, 3629 Church St., Latonia, KY 41015. Phone: year Sunday May 15th at 3:00 in the Munninghoff Family 859-581-8974 Performing Arts Center. Admission is FREE! Join us as we celebrate musical masters with songs from The Beatles, Available Volunteer Opportunities with Van Morrison, Hans Zimmer, Adele, Led Zeppelin, and Catholic Charities more!

Catholic Charities has the following adult volunteer opportu- th nities available: STUDENT SHADOW – Any 8 grade student interested in shadowing for a day at BBHS can contact Chris Holtz to • Two adult volunteers to fill two openings in Pre-Service schedule at (859) 635-2108 ext. 1018 or email at on Tuesdays and Wednesdays, 9:00 AM–1:00 PM. Duties [email protected] include processing new client paperwork, client payments, preparing next-day appointment schedule, making appoint- ment reminder calls and various other light administrative duties i.e. data entry. NEWPORT CENTRAL CATHOLIC NEWS

• An adult couple to provide mentoring support for a Newport Central Catholic will hold a Cheerleading Open Gym young, single father of two small boys. The father has pro- for the 2016-17 school year on Tuesday, 5/10 (6:00pm – gressively failing eyesight due to diabetes. Seeking men- 8:00pm) and Thursday, 5/12 (6:00pm – 8:00pm). Tryouts will toring in areas such as household management and parent take place during the last hour of the Thursday evening Open coaching; knowledge of/experience with diabetes/visually Gym on 5/12. Please contact Margaret Braun impaired a plus. ([email protected]) with any questions. • Computer Tutor: An adult volunteer for a short-term volunteer opportunity to teach an adult client how to use a laptop including setting up email, internet usage, firewall Cathedral Bus Trip safety, etc... as well as a smart phone. We invite you to join us on our bus trip to Berea, KY, on Satur- day, June 25, 2016. We will leave from the North Parking Lot at To learn more about each opportunity and apply, visit the 8:30 a.m. and return around 6:30 p.m.. If we have time, we will Volunteer page at www.covingtoncharitie.org or call Lesley also stop at the Tanger Outlet in Georgetown on the way home. Duggan, Volunteer Coordinator, (859)581-8974 ext. For information or to reserve a seat, please call the Cathedral at 119 .Volunteers for each opportunity are required to be VIR- 859-431-2060. TUS trained and current with bulletins and background check. Would you like to become a Spiritual Mother of a Priest? We are having our 7th Ceremony since 2012 at Blessed Sacrament Church on May 14th. No meetings, no cost. We have over 150 There will be a Healing Mass with Fr. McAlear at St. Patrick’s women who already have adopted a priest. Please Church in Taylor Mill, KY on Friday, May 20, 2016 at 7:00 p.m. call Mary Anne Gronotte at 859-341-6214 for de- tails. Seventh Sunday Of Easter / The Ascension of the Lord PARISH ORGANIZATIONS & CHAIRPERSON PARISH SERVICES Parish Council: Jerry Sandfoss………………………...781-1118 Exposition every Wednesday: 10:00 a.m. - 6:30 p.m.

Board of Ed: Todd Benke…………………...…………..781-9788 Baptisms: Sundays by Appointment, 1:00 p.m. Baptismal Prepa- Boosters: Bobby Shewmaker ……….…[email protected] ration Program required. Class held the 2nd Tuesday of each month. Please call rectory 441-1604 to reserve date. Drama Club: Greg [email protected]….781-8740 Foresters: Roger Keller...or [email protected]…………..441-4041 Sacrament of Matrimony: Call at least 6 months in advance. No date will be set without consulting one of the parish priests. Holy Name: Mark Schroder [email protected] 441-5623 PTO: Julie Piscitello………..…[email protected]…....441-0864 Sacrament of Penance: Saturdays, before and after the 8:30 a.m. St. Mary’s Ladies: Rosemary Harrison ……….………635-2051 Mass, Saturday afternoon between 3:00 - 4:00 p.m. (unless there is a 3:00 p.m. Wedding) and by appointment. St. Vincent de Paul: George Everett ….……………...694-1690 or email [email protected] Rosary: Monday thru Friday at 7:05 a.m. and after 8:30 a.m. Mass. Wednesday at 6:00 p.m. before STP Volunteers: Art Holtz…………………….……….441-3809 Benediction. Saturday after the 8:30 a.m. Mass and Boy Scouts: Paul Gabis………………………………….781-6130 on Sunday morning before the 9:30 a.m. Mass. Girl Scouts: Ceil Gubser………………………………...441-0120 The Patriotic Rosary every Wednesday at 3:00 p.m.

Seniors: Jim Pelgen………………………..…………….760-0400 Communion to the sick and/or shut-ins: Call the rectory.