M other of God Church

119 West 6th Street, Covington, KY 41011 • Phone: 859.291.2288 • FAX 859.291.2065 www.mother-of-god.org • e-mail: [email protected]

Staff Rev. E. Comer, Pastor [email protected] Parish number: 859-291-2288 Cell: 859-816-3198 Victor Canfield, Facilities Judy McGovern, Secretary Patricia Steinmetz, Business Office Office Hours Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday – 9:30 am-4:30 pm Wednesday – 9:30 am-1:00 pm Sunday Mass Schedule Sundays: 9:30 am – Traditional Music Andrew Allen, Organist [email protected] 11:30 am – Contemporary Ensemble Cindy Duesing, Director (ASL Interpreted) (Children’s Liturgy of the Word)

Weekday Mass Schedule Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday – 12:05 pm

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Please call the Parish Office to Register, to inform us of changes in your contact information, to let us know how our parish can serve you, or to inquire about volunteering in the parish. SACRAMENTS Baptism of Infants: Reconciliation: Marriages: Contact Tuesday at 11:00 am Contact Judy McGovern at Judy McGovern Saturday at 11:00 am Least 9 to 12 months prior (M, TU, F) in Church To the desired wedding date.

Anointing of the Sick: Sacraments of Initiation: Communion and otherhome For Adults: For Children: visits: Baptism, Confirmation, Sacraments of Reconciliation, Contact Parish Office and First Communion: Eucharist, and Confirmation: Contact Parish Office Contact Parish Office MOTHER OF GOD COVINGTON, KY OCTOBER 18, 2020 When we fail to see those of another nation, another political party or political position, of another race or creed 29TH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME or sex or age group as our brothers and sisters, then we cannot work effectively with them. They become the enemy, FROM THE PASTOR the opponent, the opposition, the foe. This brings us into war thinking, in which the other must be defeated, overcome, Dear Friends, crushed. As we look around, division and opposition is As I have noted in the past few weeks, almost everything the problem. More division and opposition cannot be the that is said or done right now is filtered through a political solution. lens and is a cause for outrage and anger. Even when I In this Pro-Life Month, we are reminded that all human recently attempted to distance myself from the partisanship beings are created in the image and likeness of God and are of the present time, that too offended some, who felt that I God’s children. That means that every other human being is was encouraging people to vote as I would vote. I have never, my brother or sister, as I am a child of God. We are to love and will never, encourage anyone to vote according to my our neighbor as ourselves, to forgive our brother and sister conscience and my beliefs. from our hearts. In the encyclical the Holy Father recalls the But I do want to encourage everyone to vote according scene from the Book of Genesis, when God comes to Cain to your own conscience and beliefs. We live in very difficult after he has killed his brother Abel. “Where is your brother?” times and we need to select people at the national, state and “Am I my brother’s keeper?” Indeed we are, and my brother local levels who we believe will be the most effective in or sister is every other human being in this world. leading us through these times, and who will do so in a way Francis devotes one whole chapter of his encyclical that reflects the teaching and example of Christ. This is the to the parable of the Good Samaritan. Jesus has taught that we most political statement that you will hear me make. are to love our neighbor as our self, and a lawyer, “wishing Having said that, I do not believe that politics is the to justify himself,” asks, “Who is my neighbor?” Rather than answer to the many crises that we face as a nation and as answer the question he has been asked, Jesus turns it around a world. Political leaders can certainly do much to make and asks, “To whom am I neighbor?” The Samaritan, who things better or worse, but the real answer to the problems was a hated foreigner, was neighbor to the man, while his that we face are deeper than politics. There is a scene in the own countrymen and fellow believers turned their back on Gospels where the Apostles are trying to cast out an unclean him. spirit from a person and are failing. Jesus stepped in and Who do I fail to love and respect and care for as my successfully cast it out. When the Apostles asked why they brother or sister? Who in my mind is the enemy, the foe, the had been unsuccessful, He said that this kind can only be cast opponent, the other? out by prayer and fasting. We Christians, we followers of Jesus Christ, must I believe that this is true of the present times in which we show the world the way out of this present darkness, not by live. Our nation is so divided right now and there is so much preaching Christ to others, but by seeking to follow Him more hatred and hostility in the air, that no politician or political faithfully ourselves and learning how to love as He loves. party will be successful in bringing us together. We need the Although voting is not the ultimate answer, it does grace of God to help us to overcome those things that divide matter. Vote! us and bring us together. This requires prayer and fasting. In this month of October, I strongly encourage that each PRAY THE of us pray the Rosary, but any form of prayer will do. I am not I mentioned above the importance of the Rosary. In this just talking about finding a quick prayer that we can rattle off, Month of the Holy Rosary, I want to encourage each of us but a prayer form that will lead us deeply into communion to pray the Rosary as regularly and as faithfully as possible. with God as we ask him to assist us in this hour of darkness. Why the Rosary? Isn’t it just a repetitious saying of Also, I encourage each of us to find some form of fasting prayers over and over? Didn’t Jesus tell us not to multiply to accompany our prayer. This may be abstaining from meat words in our prayer? Isn’t that exactly what the Rosary is? on Friday, or some other form of sacrifice, such as spending It certainly is possible to pray the Rosary in this way, one day a week consuming only bread and water, giving up and I have heard it prayed in such a manner. That is not how television, or making some other expression of self denial. the Rosary is intended to be prayed. It is a meditation prayer. In his recent encyclical, Fratelli Tutti (Brothers and This is why the Mysteries of the Rosary are so important. Sisters All), calls us to see others, whoever they may be, as our brothers and sisters. He says that at the heart of The four sets of Mysteries (Joyful, Luminous, Sorrowful and the problems that the world faces is a failure to see everyone Glorious) are to be reflected upon as they lead us into the as our brother or sister. Rather, the world is divided into us life of Jesus and Mary. We do not focus on the Hail Marys. and them. This may be on an international level or a more They are said, almost like a mantra, while we meditate on personal level. the Mystery itself. TWENTY-NINTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME OCTOBER 18, 2020

This can take some real practice when we are beginning. impact on the Church. One of the most brilliant the The Hail Mary’s can be a distraction from what we are Church has seen, he is especially noted for his teaching on intended to focus on, until we get used to this process. There the Theology of the Body, on the dignity of human life (The are some good resources online, that offer brief reflections Gospel of Life), and his publication of the Catechism of the of the Mysteries of the Rosary and there are some good . His visit to Poland helped to launch the videos on YouTube as well. Solidarity Movement, which led to the fall of the Soviet For those who like myself, have a touch of Attention Union and the Iron Curtain. Deficit Disorder, breaking the Rosary up into manageable segments can help. Perhaps pray one Mystery of the Rosary PARISH NEWS as you are getting ready in the morning. Say another as you are driving to work. At lunch time, say one more Mystery. Pray a fourth Mystery on your way home, and one more FIRST COMMUNION, CONFESSION before you go to bed at night. There is no rule that says you AND CONFIRMATION CLASSES have to pray them all at once. Do you have a child who needs to make their First Confession and First Holy Communion? This usually takes PRAY! THE TRUE STORY place during second grade, but if you have a child who missed receiving those sacraments then, they can make it OF FATHER PATRICK PEYTON later. We are looking to begin our First Confession/First Father Patrick Peyton was an Irish-born , who Communion class soon. If you wish to have your child go came to the at the age of 19 and who was through those classes here at Mother of God, call the parish ordained as a priest of the Holy Cross. He had a lifetime office at 859-291-2288. devotion to the Rosary and became known as the Rosary Mother of God Church celebrates Confirmation with Priest, as he led many Rosary Crusades, as well as programs John, Saint Anne, and Boniface and James on TV that were dedicated to encouraging people to pray Churches every two years. This is for students in the the Rosary. Father Peyton strongly encouraged the family seventh and eighth grades (and for students who missed Rosary and became famous for his saying: “The family receiving Confirmation during those years). The classes that prays together, stays together.” He has been declared for Confirmation will begin after the first of the year, but “venerable” by the Church which is the first step toward we want to learn now if we have any students who will be being declared a saint. going through the classes. Call the office at 859-291-2288. A movie about the life of Father Peyton was released just last week. It is entitled “Pray! The True Story of Father Patrick Peyton.” Locally, the only theater where the movie PARISH RECORDS: In an effort to determine is being shown is the Parkland Theater in Delhi. It will be the accurate number of parishioners at our parish, a shown until this Thursday, October 22. I have not seen the parish registration form was sent to all people we have movie yet, but hope to do so this week. on file. It was requested that you fill in the form and Father Patrick Peyton is one of my personal heroes. return to the office. Currently, we have about 1/3 of the Let us pray that he will eventually be named a saint and parishioners’ responses. that more and more will respond to his challenge to pray We need to hear from you if you consider yourself an the Rosary. active parishioner at Mother of God Church. If you contribute by check but have not officially registered SAINT POPE JOHN PAUL II and wish to be a member, we need to hear from you. Thursday, October 22 is the Feast of Saint Pope John Please help us in this effort which is important for Paul II. He was born Karol Wojtya on May 18, 1920, various reasons. Please call the office at 291-2288 if in Wadowice, Poland. He would live through the Nazi era you wish to be considered an active parishioner. attending an underground seminary while working at a stone Thank you to those who have sent in registration forms. quarry. Ordained in 1946, the Nazis had been defeated, but You do not need to call the office. Poland had begun its long nightmare under the Soviets. In 1958, he was made a bishop, and in 1967, he was made a Cardinal by Pope Paul VI. Wojtya was elected as the first WEDDING ANNIVERSARY CERTIFICATES non-Roman Pope in over five hundred years, in 1978, and AVAILABLE: Couples who are celebrating their 1st, he died in 2005. His papacy of 26 years was one of the 25th, 50th or 50+ anniversaries in 2020 can now pick up longest in the Church’s history. their congratulatory certificate and a letter from Bishop There has been a movement to have Pope John Paul II Roger J. Foys at the table by the Pieta Statue. May God to be declared John Paul the Great, because of his immense bless all who are called to the Sacrament of Marriage. MOTHER OF GOD COVINGTON, KY

ST. VINCENT DE PAUL’S 13th Annual Turkeyfoot VIRTUS TRAINING: Monthly bulletins have been Trot 5K Run/Walk is going VIRTUAL this year! Run, sent. Please check your e-mail and keep your training up- walk and participate in the scavenger hunt challenge to to-date. benefit our ministry of direct service (emergency financial assistance, food, and basic necessities) to our neighbors in SUNDAY COLLECTION 10-11-20 need. This year, you choose where and when to walk or run your 5k. The virtual race and scavenger hunt challenge In Church $3,153.00 starts November 12th and ends November 22nd. Earn Mailed In $4,770.00 entries to win PRIZES by taking part in the scavenger hunt! Registration is available online only through www.svdpnky. Online Giving $ 715.20 org home page. $30.00 for adults and $25.00 for children TOTAL COLLECTION $8,638.20 14 years or younger and includes a “special edition” ACUE Collection $2,468.00 T-shirt if you register by November 1st. Also, the first 100 participants to register will receive a special gift. Please make sure to join the Mother of God St. Vincent de Paul We offer or sincere sympathy to the Sketch family on Conference when you register so that your registration will the loss of their mother, Rose. We hold you in our directly benefit our own parish outreach. SPONSORSHIP thoughts and prayers. May Rose rest in peace. OPPORTUNITIES ARE STILL AVAILABLE. To sponsor, donate or for more information, go to www. svdpnky.org or contact Lou Settle at 859-446-7727 or lou. [email protected]. DIOCESAN NEWS

FORTY DAYS FOR LIFE is a national campaign that DATE CHANGE: One Hour of Adoration to Pray will run from September 23 through November 1. Through for Jesus’ Divine Mercy: St. Faustina continuously prayed prayer and fasting, peaceful vigils and community outreach, the Divine Mercy Novena throughout the night to save her 40 Days for Life has inspired 1,000,000 volunteers to help country. Together let us follow St. Faustina’s example and end the injustice of abortion in their local communities. turn to our Merciful Lord with complete trust to pray for an With God’s help in 13 years, in over 950 cities across end to the demonic infestation that brings a culture of death, 63 nations, 17,226 babies have been saved, 206 abortion violence, and hatred to our world, our country, our cities, workers have converted and 107 abortion centers have and our neighborhoods. Join us at Holy Cross Church, 3612 closed – so far! Here is how to pray and get involved to Church Street in Covington on Monday, October 26th, save lives. Vigil location: Planned Parenthood on Auburn for Adoration at 5:00 p.m., Holy Mass at 6:00 p.m. and Avenue in Cincinnati from 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. daily. For the Divine Mercy Novena following Mass. Questions, call questions, contact Mary Clark (513-791-4039) or Carole Mary Anne Gronotte (859-341-6214), Laura McGlinchey Lonneman (291-8935). (849-443-6981), or Judy Newberry (513-382-5724).

SUNDAY MISSALS: We are taking orders now for SHARE THE HOLIDAY SPIRIT WITH OUR the St. Joseph Sunday Missals. They are paperback and TROOPS – STOCKINGS FOR SOLDIERS: cost $2.00. There are some order forms on the table by the Come by Serenity Funeral Care Monday-Friday, 9:00 Perpetual Help altar. Place the completed order form there a.m. to 2:00 p.m., now until December 15th to pick up a and we will let you know when they arrive and you can pay complementary stocking and list of recommended items. for them at that time. Carole Lonneman Take the stocking home, decorate and fill with holiday cheer. Please return your stuffed stocking by December FAIR TRADE COFFEE: Place your order for coffee, 15th. We will then ship the stockings to our troops in time tea, chocolate and cocoa with Tanya at 859-957-5556. PICK for the holidays. No time to stuff one? Bring your items to UP SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 1 AT CHURCH 10:30-11:30 us and we’ll stuff them for you. Serenity Funeral Care, 40 a.m. between Masses. Pay by cash or check made out to W. 6th Street, Covington, KY. For more information, call Mother of God at time of pick-up. 859-491-6000 or visit serenityfuneralcare.com.

WATCH MASS ONLINE from Mother of God CATHOLIC CHARITIES continues to respond Church, either streaming live or on demand, is provided during these times of uncertainty by offer parenting, family, through the website: www.mother-of-god.org. It is a and individual counseling either through Telehealth or at wonderful way to participate in the Mass during this time our Latonia office. For more information, call Catholic of COVID-19. Charities’ Client Care line at 859-581-8974. TWENTY-NINTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME OCTOBER 18, 2020

THEOLOGY ON TAP is still on! Tuesdays in October at 6:30 p.m. in the Holy Name Church Parking Lot, 2422 Auburn Avenue, Cincinnati, OH 45219. (Come at 6:00 p.m. if you want to play cornhole or just hang out.) We’re hosting it tailgate-style, which means BYOE (Bring SCRIPTURE FOR OCTOBER 18, 2020: Your Own Everything: chair, food, beverages). Our theme 45: 1, 4-6; Psalm 96; 1 Thessalonians 1: 1-5b; is Who Is My Neighbor? and this year, rather than speakers, Matthew 22: 15-21. we’ll have small group conversations about important topics: Racial Justice (October 20), and Care of Creation MASS INTENTIONS (Octobert 27). You now have in-person (socially distanced) October 18 9:30 a.m. Bill Lonneman plans with other young adults on Tuesdays in October! 11:30 a.m. Fred & Harriet Clayton You’re welcome. Please wear a mask. Follow the ToT @ October 19 12:05 p.m. “Loki” Clifton Facebook Page for more details. Kathleen (Albers) October 20 12:05 p.m. James Yeley Brossart at 859-380-0665 or [email protected]. October 21 No Mass October 22 12:05 p.m. Jim Combs PARENTS OF ADDICTED LOVED ONES, (PAL): October 23 12:05 p.m. Carolyn James PAL meets EVERY Wednesday from 6:30 to 8:00 p.m. at October 24 No Mass Catholic Charities. It provides continuing education and October 25 9:30 a.m. Mary Clare Duhme support, at no charge, for parents with a son, daughter or 11:30 a.m. Lueke Family spouse suffering from addiction to alcohol or drugs. No cost. Just come. Catholic Charities, 3629 Church Street, Latonia, KY 41015. LET US PRAY FOR OUR SICK Les Miley Hannah Donoghue How healthy is your marriage during the pandemic? A Fr. Ray Hartman Tom Donoghue MARRIAGE ENCOUNTER EXPERIENCE Trudy Koehling Jill Felix could be what the doctor ordered! It will treat you and your Marcie Arnett Jack & Rilla Kerns marriage and get your sacrament healthy in no time. The Lois Knochelmann Jim White next two Marriage Encounter Experiences are not in a hotel Ralph & Gloria Kunkemoeller Bessie Plymesser or a retreat center. It is a virtual experience via Zoom, where William Fredie Jamie Igo you experience Marriage Encounter from the comfort of Chris & Melissa Zapanta Bill Moreland your home. The virtual experience is for those who wish to Calvin Alexander Crush Frank Sutthoff attend and experience but do not feel safe attending an in Chris Haddix Sylvia Hartke person event or find it difficult finding childcare, pet care Debbie Prior Kenneth Schuler or care for parents for an entire weekend. The upcoming experience is November 20-22. Apply https://esharing.org/ Stuart Walker Carl Gerrein applyWeekend.php For more details, contact Andy and Dave Kohorst Sue Mendlein Jeanne Folfas at (937) 886-5196jeannemarie42@hotmail. The Erpenbeck Family Verkamp com or go to esharing.org. Becky MacIntyre Dolores Gibson Gary Becker Joey DeLong PROJECT RACHEL: God has a unique and beautiful Joe Legner Special Intention plan of healing for you. You don’t need to suffer alone. Mary Katherine Otto D. W. and Family Abortion can leave many women suffering from deep Maxine Trouten Matthew Clayton guilt, shame, pain, anxiety, depression, fear, and feelings of isolation from God and others, sometimes for many years. Mildred Canfield Vivian Alexander Experience the peace and healing that comes when you are Carylanne Duncan Bonnie Silva able to share your burdens with another. We offer a safe, Robert Rohling Rick Lanfear confidential, and non-judgmental environment that can Louis Sharoff allow you to enter into Jesus’ healing embrace. We will walk with you on the journey to healing. Nothing – absolutely SACRED HEART RADIO: For uplifting and nothing – is beyond the love and mercy of Jesus Christ. No informative Catholic discussions and news listen to Sacred sin is too big for Him, no darkness too great. Your abortion Heart Radio on 740 AM or 89.5 FM. “Son Rise Morning is not the end of the story.Call or email us today at 859-392- show is a better way to start your day”; weekdays from 1500 or [email protected]. All communication is 6:00-9:00 a.m. Listen to “Driving Home the Faith” with Fr. confidential. Rob Jack starting at 4:00 p.m. Mother ofGod Ask aboutspecialoffers justfor ourneighbors Imbus SOUTHERN COMFORT Michael M.Sketch

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