VOCATION VENTURE 2023
Meet women religious from different communities who will share their homes, their vocation story, and what living religious life is like today. This is for single, Catholic women between the ages of 18 and 45. Spend the night in a convent and venture to multiple communities. 6:00 p.m., March 31, to 6:00 p.m., April 1, 2023. Sponsored by Several Tristate Catholic Women Religious Congregations. Visit https://forms.gle/EJqTUM5JRrLx1exZ6.

THE WORLD APOSTOLATE OF FATIMA
Join The World Apostolate of Fatima in a 33-day Fatima Consecration to Jesus through Mary starting April 10th. Consecration or renewing your Consecration is a solid way to form hearts to be united with Jesus through Mary. A special Consecration Mass will be held Saturday, May 13th at Our Lady’s Farm, 5820 KY 159, Falmouth, KY. To register visit https://www.clayministries.org/fatimaconsecration or call Kathy 859-394-7472 or email [email protected]. Ask your friends and family to join – become part of the new generation of Mary’s children.

YOUNG ADULT RETREAT
Young Adult Retreat for women and men in their 20s and 30s. Are you searching for a deeper relationship with God and with others? Do you want to make meaning of the other relationships in your life? Do you need some time apart? Consider our “Walking Together” Retreat offered by the Sisters of Notre Dame and a team of young adults. April 14-16, 2023, at the Sisters of Notre Dame, Park Hills, KY. For more information, contact Sister Ruth Lubbers at [email protected] or 859-750-8190.

CATHOLIC CHARITIES ANNUAL FUNDRAISER
Catholic Charities Annual Fundraiser, CASSBA, is starting early this year with a special Taylor Swift Concert Raffle. The concert is on July 1st at Paycor Stadium. Raffle tickets are $50.00 each, only 500 tickets will be sold. Winner will receive two tickets, located in Section 136, Row 11, Seat 2 and 3. Drawing will be on April 20th at 6:00 p.m. at Catholic Charities. You can purchase tickets at www.cassba.com.

SCHOLARSHIP OPPORTUNITY
The 2023 Wallace Woods Good Neighbor Scholarship is currently accepting applications. The $500.00 scholarship award is based on community service. It is open to Covington residents up to and including those 24 years of age, who will be attending an accredited post-secondary institution in 2023-2024. For more information and application, due May 31, 2023, please visit: www.wallacewoods.org.

SISTERS OF NOTRE DAME
Are you starting your spring cleaning... think of The Sisters of Notre Dame. We are in need of new items for the 101st Annual 4th of July festival for our Silent Auction. Items we are looking for include: sports items, vacation rentals, artwork, antiques and collectibles, household items, jewelry, gift certificates, etc. If you have items that you would like to donate, please call Margie Schnelle at 859-392-8229 or email [email protected]. Arrangements can be made for pickup or drop-off. Thank you!!!!!

MTSM
Mount St. Mary’s Seminary and School of Theology announces our Educator & Alumni Development Discount, offering a 25% tuition discount for educators, lay ecclesial ministers, and MTSM alumni (including permanent deacons). Educators must be at a recognized AOC or DOC school. Ministers include DRE’s, CREs, catechists, pastoral staff, etc. Remove financial barriers to further theological education and reinvigorate your ministry! This offer begins Fall 2023. Please contact us with questions regarding eligibility; call 513-233-6116 or email [email protected].

NOTRE DAME URBAN EDUCATION CENTER
NDUEC is seeking adult and high school volunteers to tutor children in grades K-10 for our Homework PLUS program from 3:00-5:00 p.m., Monday through Thursday. Come and make a difference in the life of a child. For more information, please call NDUEC at 859-261-4487, visit www.nduec.org, or email Sister Maria Therese at [email protected]. Volunteers 18 and older must be VIRTUS-compliant.

The St. Vincent de Paul Cold Spring Thrift Store and Choice Pantry are open to the public! The new store is located at 3970/3972 Alexandria Pike in Cold Spring, across the street from St. Joseph. This location serves those in need of food on Mondays, Wednesdays and Saturdays from 9:00 a.m. until noon, and on Wednesday evenings from 4:00 p.m. until 6:00 p.m. The thrift store is open for shopping and donation drop-offs Monday through Saturday from 9:00 a.m. until 7:00 p.m., and on Sundays from noon until 5:00 p.m. Clothing, housewares, furniture and decorative items are accepted. If you are interested in volunteering at this location, please reach out to Mark Bradley at [email protected].

ST. CHARLES RESOURCE CENTER FOR THE AGING
St. Charles Resource Center for the Aging is a consultation service to inform, educate and empower seniors and their families and to help them navigate the maze of aging services. Our team of experienced professionals not only guide seniors through this process, but will assure that a vast array of available resources is considered. It is a free service. Please contact Margie Volpenhein at 859-331-3224 for further information.

ST. ELIZABETH HOSPICE
Regularly hosts orientation classes for those who wish to volunteer. The classes explore issues on death and dying as well as the overall concept of hospice care. There is no cost or obligation to volunteer for those attending hospice training. Classes are held throughout the year. The first session can be completed on your own time and ending with a final day-long or evening session at the Carol Ann & Ralph V. Haile Hospice Center at 483 South Loop Road in Edgewood. To register, call Debbie Holloran, Hospice Volunteer Coordinator at 859-301-4622 or email at [email protected]. Registration is required.

VOLUNTEERS NEEDED AT BE CONCERNED
Be Concerned is looking for volunteers to help in the pantry, warehouse, and thrift store of its Covington location. We need people to assist customers selecting their groceries in the pantry, sorting and stocking in the warehouse and thrift store, building senior food boxes, and tidying up the building. We also need drivers for morning, afternoon and evening runs, both on a weekly basis and as fill-ins for regular drivers who are not available. For more information, call Dan Clifford at (859) 291-6789, or email [email protected].

St. Charles Lodge Apartments now Available
Are you looking for a supportive and active community for seniors? St. Charles Lodge is a senior living facility, sponsored by the sisters of Notre Dame, located in Ft. Wright, Ky. The Lodge currently has apartments available! Residents receive an array of supportive services including: Chef-prepared meals, housekeeping, 24 hour staffing, chapel services, social and recreational programs, and the availability of Private Duty Nursing for medication reminders, shower and dressing assistance. For more information please call (859) 331-3224, ext. 1440 or visit our website at www.stcharlescommunity.org.

FAMILY PROMISE RETURNING TO NORTHERN KY – A group of dedicated people have begun the process of restarting Family Promise of Northern Kentucky (FPNKY). There is a tremendous need for Family Promise because many Northern Kentucky families have no regular place to call home. FPNKY is one of the only social service organizations in Northern Kentucky that keeps entire families together. Restarting FPNKY will provide families with training and support to better their life, for example job training, a professional case worker and something as simple as a mailing address. The goal is to help these families obtain the life skills that make a stable home life possible. As you would expect, monetary donations are needed for startup costs, day center renovations and a van or small bus. These costs are based on a no-frills budget; assumed volunteer support and in-kind donations. Your contribution is tax deductible. Hosea House has graciously agreed to act as the temporary fiscal agent until a 501(c) (3) tax exempt status for FPNKY can be obtained. Donations can be sent to: Family Promise of Northern Kentucky, P.O. Box 721763, Newport, KY 41072. Make checks payable to Hosea House and note that it is a gift for Family Promise of NKY. For more information or to volunteer, please contact us at [email protected].

Dress for Success Cincinnati
Donate to Dress for Success Cincinnati to help other women gain employment and journey  towards self sufficiency! We are in need of women’s professional clothing, including suits, shoes, purses, and accessories, in regular and plus sizes. Donations can be delivered to our downtown Dress for Success/4th Street Boutique location, or to any Tide Dry Cleaner. Please call  513-322-1794 for more information. You can also visit DFScincy.org/donateclothing for more information.

St. Charles Adult Day Health Program
Do you have a loved one who would benefit from social activities, nutritious meals and professional nursing care? St. Charles Adult Day Health Program offers day-time respite services, Monday – Friday, 7:00 am to 6 pm for senior adults. For more information, call Misty Marcum, Program Coordinator at 859-331-3224, ext 1330, or visit our website www.stcharlescommunity.org.

LATONIA SENIOR CENTER
The Latonia Senior Center is a non-denominational activity center serving Latonia and surrounding communities. It provides a place for seniors to meet and enjoy activities in the company of new and old friends. Each day is a different adventure. Don’t miss the fun! Located in Latonia Christian Church at 3900 Decoursey Avenue. Monday – Thursday 10 AM – 2 PM. 859-261-8693

Looking to get out of the house and use your talents? 
HONK needs volunteers with the desire to help lower income working families fulfill homeownership dreams. Construction and rehab skills are a real plus! Please visit the website at: honkhomes.org – a nonprofit group in Northern Kentucky. Stay active and connected by volunteering at HONK.

Redwood is a nonprofit organization that guides children and adults with severe and multiple disabilities to achieve independence and reach their highest potential through enriching educational therapeutic, and vocational services. Volunteer opportunities are always available in a number of areas.  Contact Dawnielle Foussard, Community Outreach Specialist at [email protected] or at 859-331-0880 x215.  Online at http://www.redwoodnky.org/, click on Helping Redwood.

ATTENTION CATHOLIC SINGLES: Interested in joining an excellent Catholic singles organization? The Catholic Alumni Club International is looking to expand into the Covington area. We provide a group dedicated to social, cultural and spiritual relationships in a Catholic setting. For more information, please check out the following site or contact Steve at [email protected]: www.caci.org.