Adopt-a-Garden: Volunteers adopt garden area on the church grounds. They plant and maintain their garden through out the year. A garden can be any size and adopted by an individual, family or group. Contact: Nancy Perrino ~ 513-631-3573
Arts and Environment: Prepares and decorates our church environment for the liturgical seasons and holidays. Volunteers are always welcome.
Contact: Susan Hammond~ 513-351-5086
Baptismal Gown Preparers: Embroider and sew baptismal gowns for those baptized in our parish.
Contact: Betty Schluttenhofer ~ 513-351-0627
Bereavement Committee: Responds to families who are grieving the loss of a loved one. Assists the family in making preparations for the Rite of Christian Burial for the death of a parish member.
Contact: Parish Office 513-366-4400
Boy Scouts/Cub Scouts: Promotes character development, citizenship training and personal fitness. Boy Scouts 6th – 12th grade, Cub Scouts 1st – 5th grade.
Contact: Boy Scouts –Don Broughton~ 513-383-7867; Cub Scouts – James Canada ~ 859-866-2059
Buildings and Grounds: Supports the physical facilities by assisting in the maintenance and repairs of the buildings, assists Adopt-a-Gardeners with landscaping. Volunteers are always welcomed.
Meets: 1st Wednesday, 6:30 p.m., Trinity Hall
Contact: Joe Geers ~ 513-531-1666
Festival: Great food, great games, great rides, great fun. One of the festival’s primary objectives is to bring the parish family together to have fun while working together towards a fund-raising goal. Volunteers welcomed. Watch bulletin, church announcement boards and website for details. It is usually held the first weekend in August.
Meets: as scheduled by the chairs.
Contact: Parish Office ~ 513-366-4400
Finance Committee: Advises the pastor regarding the financial matters of the parish, oversees the Parish's yearly budget, informs the parishioners regularly of the financial state of the Parish.
Contact: Jane Grote ~ 513-351-4369
Hospital and Sick visits: Please call the parish office with information regarding parishioners’ needs.
Contact: Parish Office ~ 513-366-4400
Hospitality/Welcome: Organizes an occasional “donut Sunday” giving parishioners an opportunity for fellowship after Mass. Welcomes new members of the parish family by making contact with them and offering helpful information about the parish.
Contact: currently in need of coordinator Parish Office 513-366-4400
Knights of Columbus: Norwood Council #1162 is a lay family service organization of Catholic men and part of the largest Catholic Fraternal organization in the world. We provide a wide range of Church, community and charitable activities and programs. Men 18 and older are eligible for membership.
Meets: 2nd and 4th Thursday, 7:00 p.m. Trinity Hall
Contact: Victor Schneider ~ 513-631-3972
Liturgical Ministries
Extraordinary Ministers of Communion: Assist in the distribution of the Sacred Body and Blood at Mass, and by visiting nursing homes and the homebound
Contact: Betty Schluttenhofer ~ 513-351-0627
Lectors: Proclaims the Word of God to the community gathered for worship.
Contact: Betty Schluttenhofer ~ 513-351-0627
Servers: Serves Masses and special services. Students 4th grade and older, and adults are always needed.
Contact: Parish Office 513-366-4400
Ushers and Greeters: Greeters welcome parishioners and visitors as they arrive for Mass. Ushers assist those in need, and collecting stewardship offerings.
Contact: Parish Office ~ 513-631-0998
Market Day: This monthly fundraiser for the Sr. Mildred Fund provides frozen and packaged food for busy families. Order forms are a bulletin insert prior to the sale date for the month. Orders may also be submitted online at
www.marketday.com, account number 9454.
Contact: Barb Freudenberg 513-376-5909 or Mary Pat Schneider 513-731-4524
Men’s Club: Meet to enjoy various social activities and support the functions of the parish.
Meets: 1st Wednesday 7:00 p.m., Trinity Hall
Contact: Joe Sanker ~ 513-396-7677
Men's Fellowship: Prayerful support of one another as well as practical application of the Gospel message to everyday life.
Meets: 1st and 3rd Saturday 7:00 a.m. - 9:00 a.m., Trinity Hall
Contact: Rick Sammons 513-657-1122
More Than a Meal: Many times a parishioner is in need of a meal, prayer and fellowship during illness or crisis. Can you prepare a casserole, meatloaf or something easily frozen? Just drop it off at the Parish Office.
Contact: Parish Office 513-366-4400
Music Ministry: Our music ministry is a vibrant group of parishioners that lead the congregation in worship through music and song.
Contemporary Ensemble: Provides music at the 11 a.m. Sunday Mass. Open to children (3rd – 8th grade), teens and adults. Practice: Sunday mornings at 10 a.m. in church, to rehearse for the Sunday 11:00 a.m. Mass.
Traditional: Provides music at the 9:00 a.m. Sunday Mass. Open to teens and adults. Practice Tuesday, 7:00 p.m.
Children’s Choir: 3rd – 8th grade, teach the fundamentals of choir singing, providing music in selected Saturday 4:30 masses and other special occasions. Practice in the church at 3:30 p.m. on the Saturdays for which we sing Mass
Children’s Bell Choir:3rd – 8th grade dedicated to learning ringing techniques and music reading. They play for special parish and school celebrations. Practice held on designated Tuesdays, from 3:00p.m. - 4:00p.m.
Contact: Alice Barnes ~ 513-631-0390
Parish Pastoral Council: Consultative group to the pastor and pastoral staff regarding the welfare and vision of the parish. This is accomplished through regular meetings, liaisons with other parish organizations and dialogue with parishioners.
Meets: Bi-Monthly
Contact: Fr. Ray Kellerman ~ 513-366-4400
Parish Support: Volunteers that support the operations of the parish.
Parish Office Volunteers: Volunteers assist the parish staff by staffing the phones, special mailings and stuffing the bulletins. Contact: The parish office
Weekly Church Cleaners: Maintains the church with light cleaning. Meets: Tuesday 8:30 a.m.,
Contact: Mary Rassche ~ 513-351-6854
RCIA: Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults is the Catholic Church’s process of welcoming new members. It is a faith journey that prepares adults and children over the age of seven to receive the three sacraments of initiation: Baptism, Confirmation and Eucharist. We begin in September and continue through April.
Contact: Father Ray Kellerman or Deacon William Staun ~ 513-366-4400
Religious Education Programs: Collaboration with St. John the Evangelist that provides religious education to children attending public elementary and high schools.
Meets: Wednesdays during school year, 7:00 – 8:00 p.m., Letterst Hall, St. John the Evangelist
Contact: Parish Office ~ 513-366-4400
School
Contact: 513-686-2727
Directors:
Meets: 2nd Tuesday, 7:00 p.m., St. Nicholas Academy Library
Parent Teacher Organization (PTO):
Dedicated to providing support for St Nicholas Academy community and faculty in an effort to improve the educational experience for the students through fund-raising and extra curricular activities.
Athletic Boosters: Coordinates children’s athletic teams for St. Nicholas Academy and manages fundraisers. Membership is included with athletic fees or there is a $10 membership fee.
Meets: 2nd Monday, 7:00 p.m., St. Nicholas Knights Room.
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Senior Citizens: Gather to enjoy an afternoon together for desert and Bingo.
Meets: 1st Thursday, 12:30p.m., September through June, Trinity Hall
Contact: Betty Schluttenhofer ~ 513-351-0627
Soup for Shut-ins: Making homemade soup? How about putting some in a small container for our parishioners who are homebound. Drop off at the Parish Office.
Contact: Sr. Carol ~ 366-4400
Tender Mercies Meals: Provide and serve the dinner meal for the residents of Tender Mercies the 3rd Tuesday of the month. Watch bulletin and website for announcement of January planning meeting. All are welcome to join any time of year.
Contact: Betsy Jacquez ~ 513-531-3738
Variety Show Players: To entertain parishioners and others through a variety show. Promotes friendship and fellowship and raises funds for the parish. Usually held the last 2 weekends of April at Our Lady of the Holy Spirit Center, Smith Hall.
Contact: Joe Geers ~ 513-531-1666
Vocation Awareness: Every household is invited to “host” Fr. Ed Haskamp’s chalice for a week and pray for vocations to ministry within the church. The sign up sheet can be found on the table in the main vestibule.
Contact: Henry Jacquez ~ 513-531-3738
Wedding Ministry: Assist engaged couples in planning their wedding ceremony and assist at the ceremony as needed. Provide a Mass and reception in June for those couples celebrating a notable anniversary.
Contact: Jane Grote ~ 513-351-4369
Worship Commission: Attends to the liturgical and spiritual needs of the parish. Plans liturgies and other services for the liturgical year.
Contact: Parish Office ~ 513-531-3707