Training for NEW Lectors and Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion will be presented on Sunday, Oct 20 at 2 PM OR Monday, Oct 21 at 7 PM. Please RSVP to Deacon Rich at [email protected]

RCIA is for adults who have never been baptized, those who have been baptized in another Christian denomination, and even those baptized as a Catholic who were unable to continuing learning about the faith. The Rite of Christian Initiation for Children (RCIC) is the program of faith journey designed for children, ages 8+. Children participate in the Parish Religious Education Program September through January, when RCIC begins. Contact Deacon Rich 859/689/5010, ext 223.

IHM is seeking a dynamic and outgoing person to be our next Youth Minister. The Coordinator of Youth Ministry (Youth Minister) provides vision and coordination for the parish's efforts in ministry to young people from 6th through 12th grades. This includes organizing and running high school and middle school youth ministry programs and assisting with catechesis and sacramental preparation programs. The main goal of this position is to assist with the parish's youth ministry program. The youth ministry and religious education programs strive to provide a safe and welcoming environment for the parish youth to grow their love of God through fellowship, exposure to a wide range of prayer styles, church doctrine, and participation in the Catholic Liturgy. For more information or a detailed job description, please contact, Amy Malventano ([email protected])

Summer Festival begins on Friday, July 12 at 6 PM.

Beginning Wednesday, September 11th, Deacon Greg will facilitate a discussion on the Gospel of Luke. In Advent this year, the Church will begin the Year C reading cycle, and Sunday Gospel readings will be selected from the Gospel of Luke. Plan now to participate in this opportunity to learn more about the Gospel of Luke. Sessions will be in Meeting Room 1 following the 10 AM Mass and be completed no later than noon each Wednesday.

The Elizabeth Ann Seton Eucharistic Pilgrimage Route is coming through Cincinnati. The Pilgrimage will be visiting various parishes in the Archdiocese of Cincinnati July 1-8. On Saturday July 6, there will be a Mass at St. Peter In Chains Cathedral followed by a Festival on Fountain Square.

Once again the scammers are burning the emails looking for gift cards. DO NOT FALL FOR THIS SCAM! Msgr will not contact you via email and request gift cards. Also, look at the return email address--is it from Msgr Dominic at IHM? PLEASE--NO MORE PARISHIONERS FALLING FOR THIS SCAM!

World renowned speaker and author Christopher West, along with award winning musician, Mike Mangione, are coming to St Timothy (Union) with a beautiful multimedia event called MADE FOR MORE: VISIONS OF THE PROMISED LAND. Bring family and friends. No one should miss this awesome and inspiring event! For more information about the event, or to purchase your tickets today, go to https://aftontickets.com/M4MUnionKY

Confirmation registration is now open for all parish youth entering the 8th through the 2024-2025 school year or older. To register or for questions, please contact Amy Malventano, Confirmation Coordinator ([email protected]). Once registered, confirmation candidates will receive an orientation packet with activities to complete before preparation sessions begin. Registration forms are available in the Gathering Space. The preparation sessions, a crucial part of the Confirmation journey, will begin on Sunday, August 18, at 6:30 pm, with a parent and candidate orientation session. These sessions will continue each Sunday evening until November 3, 2024. The confirmation will be celebrated on Wednesday, November 6, 2024, at 7 pm at IHM. These preparation sessions allow parish youth to come together for fellowship and spiritually prepare for the sacrament of Confirmation.

If you or someone you know is interested in more information about the Priesthood, please contact Ms. Shannon Barnes in the Vocations Office to reserve a seat at the next Discernment Dinner at [email protected]

SATURDAY, MAY 4, 2024 9:00AM – NOON Bishop Howard Memorial Hall 1125 Madison Avenue Covington, KY

Bishop Ackerman Council 5453 of the Knights of Columbus will host a food drive on Saturday, April 20th from 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. The Knights will be in the parking area by the Knights of Columbus hall at IHM to accept donations of non-perishable food and household goods. This food drive will support IHM’s St. Vincent de Paul food pantry. Please consider stopping by on the 20th and supporting this event. Thank you and God Bless you. With your help, we can make sure that we leave no neighbor behind. Bishop Ackerman Council 5453

2024 has been designated as a "Year of Prayer" for Catholics worldwide as we prepare to enter into a Jubilee Holy Year in 2025. Click on the link above to go to a new Vatican resource on Prayer.

Thinking about the Catholic Church? We will offer our Catholic Inquiry Sessions beginning in September on Thursday evenings. As Jesus told his disciples: "Come and See." More information at the Catholic Inquiry page on our website.

Our Summer Mission Trip is planned for June, 2024!. See the Youth Ministry Page for details and registration forms.