Weekly Bulletin
April 6, 2008
Monday
7:00 a.m. Rita
Hyle – The Ted Hyle Family
9:15 a.m. Ann
Borgmann – Mary Lou Angus
Tuesday
7:00 a.m. Int.
of Mary Lou Angus - Friend
9:15 a.m. Audrey
Kirby – Nancy Blaut
Wednesday
7:00 a.m. Raymond
Tobias – Norman & Ruth Haas
9:15 a.m. Antoinette
Enneking – Jim & Alice Sunderhaus
Thursday
7:00 a.m. Barbara
Harvey (Birthday) – Jerry & Walter Gruenemeier
9:15 a.m. Mary
Gulden - Family
Friday
7:00 a.m. Georgianna
Hull – The Fronk Family
9:15 a.m. Camilla
Jesse – The Angus Family
Saturday, April 12
7:00 a.m. Communion
Service
9:15 a.m. Joseph
Rack II – Vincent G Rack Family
4:30 p.m. Jim
& Marge Brown - Family
Sunday, April 13
6:30 a.m. Living
& Deceased Members of St. Ignatius Parish
8:30 a.m. Charles
Rack – Vincent G Rack Family
10:15 a.m. Jean
Mastruserio - Family
12:00 p.m. Fred
Kessler – Jack Doran & Barbara Vaughn
7:30 p.m. Gerry
Lehn – The Bresler Family
Servers For the Week of April 7
Monday, Tuesday
7:00 a.m.
Z Andrews, T Lee, C Smedley
9:15 a.m. C
Bresler, J Goldschmidt, J Stansell
Wednesday
7:00 a.m. B
Kleeman, Z Schmucker, A Bergman
9:15 a.m. B
Fahey, B Guck, A Seigel
Thursday, Friday
7:00 a.m. Z
Allaben, A Schum, C Unkrich
9:15 a.m. T
Metzner, C Flanigan, C Tankersley
Saturday, April 12
9:15 a.m. E
Wuestefeld, J Taphorn
4:30 p.m. M
& H Dorsey, A Bierbaum, S Bode (Fr. St. George)
Sunday, April 13
6:30 a.m. Jerry
Krismer Family (Fr. St. George)
8:30 a.m. D
Bonavita, E Zernich, J Kathmann, A Guck (Fr. St. George)
10:15 a.m. S
Fronk, M Eveleigh, T & B Berrens (Fr. McCarthy)
12:00 noon M
Berling, W Placke, B & T Waldeck (Fr. McCarthy)
7:30 p.m.
E Garbon, Z Kuhn, J Garbon, D Weber (Fr. Kemper)
Readings for Next Week’s Liturgy
Acts 2:14a,36-41; 1 Pt 2:20b-25; Jn 10:1-10
The Tabernacle Flowers this week are in Remembrance of
Easter Memorial
From Family & Friends
First Communion Masses: Everyone is welcome to attend our upcoming
celebrations.
Saturday, April 26 – 4:30pm –
PSR Students
Sunday, April 27 – 12:00
noon – Rm 108
2:30pm – Rm 113
Saturday, May 3 – 4:30pm
– Rm 109
Sunday, May 4 – 12:00
noon – Rm 111
2:30pm
– Rm 114
Thank you to the priests, teachers, parents, music groups and everyone for making the 1st Communion Masses special for the children of our parish.
Please pledge your support for six of our very important regional church ministries, through the Catholic Ministries Appeal. Our parish goal is $44,500.00. Total contributions collected so far are $21,943.00 which is 49% of our goal. Please do your part and be generous.
Spring “DISCOVERING JESUS SEMINAR” will be held on seven consecutive Wednesday evenings starting April 16 through May 28 from 7:30pm-9:00pm in Hilvert Center. The teachings will help you to experience a closer relationship with Our Lord Jesus and to experience the Gifts of the Holy Spirit. For further information and registration, please call 513-471- LITE. There is no charge for the seminar, but a donation of $5.00 is requested to cover the cost of the materials. Sponsored by the Lighthouse Renewal Center.
EWTN’S Coverage of Pope Benedict’s Visit: EWTN will be offering complete, LIVE, and commercial-free coverage of Pope Benedict’s trip to the US from April 15-20, 2008. Tune in to get accurate and in-depth reporting from a Catholic point-of-view not found on any other television network. EWTN can be seen on Dish Network 261, and DIRECTV 370. Visit www.ewtn.com for the latest updates and schedules or call 205-271-2989.
The Tabernacle Candle this week is in Remembrance of
Ann Oswald
From Jean A. Weber
St. Ignatius Respect Life Commission: Ready to offer up your baking talents for the Greater Glory of God, and to support families facing unplanned pregnancies? The annual Respect Life Cupcakes for a Cause is this April 12th & 13th after Masses. Bring by your best lemon cake, apple strudel or cinnamon rolls (that’s you, Robey!) to the Parish Office, then return after Mass has ended and reward yourself with a plate of scrumptious cookies, or surprise your family with a tray of freshly baked brownies. We’ll see you on April 12 & 13!
The 8th grade graduation DVD’s are ready and able to be picked up in the School Office between 9:00am-4:00pm.
St. Vincent de Paul Society at St. I's Thanks YOU - for your generous contribution of $4,654.00 in the March 29/30 second collection. This money will be used for the needy in our parish area who seek assistance from us in getting through difficult times. Also, thank you for the overwhelming support that you provided on Bundle Sunday. Your donations of clothing, household items and food filled 1 1/2 trucks!! Your local SVDP team is most grateful for the volunteers that stepped forward to help us load the trucks. Thank you, thank you, thank you!
Market Day: There’s still time to get your Market Day order in and order your Market Day Gourmet items! Don’t forget to place an order this April and help our youth group triple the profit with the purchase of select gourmet sauces and mixes. Every order helps us reach our goal! Order online until NOON on April 9th. Questions or to volunteer, call Christy Weber. We appreciate your support and we’re looking forward to seeing you at our Market Day Sale!
Thank you to those taking the Vocation Chalice. To have a Vocation Chalice in your home, call the Parish Office or to help with our Vocation Committee call Dennis Halaby. We encourage al l parishio ers (young, old, single, married, etc.) to participate in this ministry.
Vocation Chalice for Week of April 6
The Steve Trimble Family
Baptized on March 30; we welcome
Blake Edward Broxterman, son of Kevin & Melissa, Nandale
Our sincerest sympathy is extended to the families of Eugene Hoffmann, husband of +Virginia; and Marie Perkins, wife of +Gordon. May their families find comfort in knowing they are with God.
Catholic Teaching on the Option for the Poor and Vulnerable: Scripture teaches that God has a special concern for the poor and vulnerable. The church calls on all of us to embrace this preferential option for the poor and vulnerable, to embody it in our lives. And to work to have it shape public policies and priorities. A fundamental measure of our society is how we care for and stand with the poor and vulnerable. – USCCB Administrative Committee, Faithful citizenship: A Catholic Call to Political Responsibility, P. 15.
The Legion of Mary will be having its’ annual consecration, or Acies, today, April 6th at St. Xavier Church at 3:15pm. All auxiliary members are invited and encouraged to attend to renew their commitment to Mary, Queen of the Legion. Questions? Call Kara Tencza
RCIA: On Wednesday, April 9, Joe Grote is the catechist for "Discipleship/Lay Ministry - Ongoing Journey."
Angel Food Program: Anyone can order from this program. Orders are being taken in St. I's Parish Office. For $30.00, you will receive between $60.00 - $70.00 worth of food. The next distribution date at St. Leo’s is Saturday, April 26. Thank you to all the volunteers. Call the Parish Office (661-6565).
A Health and Safety Fair will be held for all grades at St. Ignatius School on Monday, June 2 and Tuesday, June 3. Classes and booths are being planned and we need many volunteers to help. You do not need to have someone in school to participate. If you would like to help call Barb Ehrhardt or Barb Evans.
This Sunday’s Gospel is a very interesting one. Luke tells us about it. Here are two disciples, having gone through the whole tragic time of Jesus’ death talking about what had happened and a total stranger (later Jesus) walks along with them and asks what they are so concerned about. They are surprised that there could be someone in the city that did not know about the events of Friday and Sunday.
But the stranger tells them about the Scriptures and all the references that apply to Him. They were caught up in this wonderful moment and even said later, “Were not our hearts burning within us as He explained the scriptures to us”.
But Jesus pretending to want to go on the journey further is persuaded to stay with them at a meal. He does this and they recognize Him when He “breaks bread”. He was really offering them the Holy Eucharist. With that, they recognized Him.
Somehow the story has to hit us with the question of how do we recognize the Christ in our own lives in the modern world in which we live?
And the answers are many; in the collection for the poor under the care of St. Vincent de Paul; the help we give as a parish to the Soup Kitchen; the many collections we have in the course of a year for very worthy causes; for bringing Communion to those homebound.
But sometimes, it comes to “one on one”. Perhaps our spouse really needs to talk; one of our children needs some directions; Grandma or Grandpa needs to be visited or phoned; a neighbor needs help around the house; a young mother with several small children needs a break. The question hits us all at times – where do we recognize Jesus?
When we “break bread” at Mass we are all the Body
of
Christ and need to see that Body in the suffering of one another.
Seeing the Christ in another is sometimes hard; but we are
called to that moment. Jesus said “Whatever you do to the least
of my brethren, you do to Me.”
Fr. Wall
DISCOVER: We are a 20’s/30’s Christian based group designed to grow together and walk this journey with one another. Through guest speakers, presentations, videos, and small group discussions we will empower each other to live as disciples of Jesus Christ in the world today, foster spiritual and personal growth within one another, and encourage participation in the faith community we live in. So come in and DISCOVER for yourself what we are all about. Next meeting will be April 8 at 7:30pm in the Fr. Gratsch Room (Room A), where we will have a guest speaker come and talk about the Sacrament of Marriage. Questions? Please contact Rod or Andrea.
Mulch Day is Saturday, April 12th from 8:00am-12:00 noon. Much help is needed to spread mulch in all the beds around the Church and school, as well as the various areas on the St. I’s campus. Please consider an hour or two or your morning to help spread mulch. Wheelbarrows, pitchforks, shovels, blowers, rakes, gloves….all are needed. Questions? Call Greg Witzgall. SERVICE HOURS!!!
Scarf It Up Club: Those less fortunate need your kindness. Please drop off at the Parish Office your hats, gloves, scarves, mittens, and yarn.
Total Cost of Project 2000 Construction
Part 1, Part 2, Parking Additions, Interest, etc. $
8,142,596.98
Debt to the Archdiocese as of 04/02/08
$ 187,577.00
Fund Drive received last week $
255.00
Current Debt to the Archdiocese $
187,577.00
Thank You For Your Support!
YOUTH NEWS
JUST A REMINDER: ALL STUDENTS who lector and serve at Mass – PLEASE SIGN IN.
SERVICE OPPORTUNITIES: Call the Parish Office (661-6565) to
volunteer.
Market Day – Youth and adults are needed to help set up
and carry the food purchases. Volunteers are needed for April from 4:30-7:30pm
in Hilvert Center.
VBS – Vacation Bible School is in need of teachers for this
annual event. The dates for VBS 2008 are Monday-Thursday, June 23-26.
There will be a morning session at 10:00am- 12:30pm and an evening session
at 6-8:30pm. Call Kris Schoettmer (661-6565) to volunteer.
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Mercy Ice Cream Social: Mother of Mercy High School invites all 7th grade girls and their parents to an Ice Cream Social and Parent Info Night on Tuesday, April 22 from 7:00 to 8:30 p.m. Be among the first to hear about all the amazing opportunities available at Mercy. “Priority shadowing” reservations for next fall will be available. Parking available in new Tech Wing and Epworth lots, both accessed from Epworth Ave. Reserve your space today by calling the school at (661-2740).
There are new hours for fingerprinting at St. James, White Oak.
They are:
Monday 10:00am to noon
Thursday 3:00-5:00pm
Friday 1:00-3:00pm
Girl Scout Sign-ups for incoming Kindergarten & 1st Grade girls: If your daughter is interested in having fun, working with others, doing service projects, Father-Daughter Dances, and much more, then the Girl Scout Program is for you! Sign-ups for next year will be May 14th from 6:30-8:00pm in the Fr. Bolte Room. Girls going into Kindergarten are called Daisy Scouts and those going into First Grade are Brownies. This is our official sign-up day. After this sign-up, the new troops will be formed. Questions? Call Tara Binder.
Parish Health Ministry: We need volunteers who are willing to donate a few hours of their time weekly or when needed to sit with someone while the caregiver goes out, maybe fix a light meal, run an errand, or take someone to the doctor, store, etc. Our needs for volunteers are varied and not always regular. If you have some time, are retired, or are a young mother (some people love to be around young people), prayerfully give this service some thought. Call Barb Evans
Adult Collection
$ 23,171.00
Children’s Collection
$ 100.00
Total collection
$ 23,271.00
Budgeted amount for Sunday
$ 24,500.00
Bingo
$ 2,368.70
Concession Profit
$ 64.75
PACE Drawings are the last Sunday of each month. Every $25 purchase earns you 1 ticket in the monthly drawing. PACE Certificates are available at the Parish Office and from the coordinators – Sue Newland, Leslie Odioso.
Fall 2008 Football Registration for 5th & 6th Grade parents
only: All parents of prospective 5th & 6th grade players are
asked to attend and register at the following times:
5th grade (Fall 08) – Monday, April 7th meeting at 7:00pm
in the Wildcat Room. Questions? Call Kurt Haffner
6th grade (Fall 08) – Monday, April 7th meeting at 8:00pm in the
Wildcat Room. Questions? Call Don Campbell
Bingo Workers for April 13
Allen/Bonnie Seifert
Mike Mays
Chrissy Reeves
Michelle
Mescher
Jerry Nordman
Cindy/Dave
Yauch
Lisa Imhoff
Jeffrey
Kuhn
Joe Davey
Doug/Tracy
Nienaber
Bob/Melissa Bay
Bob/Theresa
Klein
Kerri Gutekunst
Katie
Walro
Mike Bressler
Barb
Spears
Tim Kemper
Mary
Ann Bosse
Amy Merz
Jill
Salamone
The McCreary Outreach Committee is collecting formal prom dresses for the McCreary County HS Prom. Last year we were able to provide 47 dresses. Please consider donating any dresses you may no longer wear. Formal dresses can be any color, length, size, and up-to-date style. Dresses should be in good condition & cleaned. Call Melissa Berling to arrange pick-up or drop-off at her home. Prom is Sat., May 3rd.
St. Ignatius Golf Outing
Forget about the snow - It’s Springtime!! And in little
over a month we’ll be teeing off in the 12th Annual St. Ignatius
Golf Outing. May 12th is the date for this year’s extravaganza.
To be a part of the biggest tournament on the SIAPGA (St.
Ignatius Almost Professional Golfers Association) Tour, send
your check made out to St. Ignatius Parish in the amount of
$75/player (preferably $95 to include games) to:
Skip Schoettmer
5405 Haft Road
Cincinnati, OH 45247
Bring three friends or have Skip line you up to make new friends, either way with the continental breakfast, range balls, 18 holes of championship golf, $5000 hole in one contest, cart, lunch, beverages, and oh so many prizes all included, how can you go wrong. So don’t wait, get your check to Skip ASAP to assure your spot in this year’s event. It’s an 8:30am shotgun start and with Fathers Pete, Don and John praying for good weather, you can expect warm temperatures and sunny skies. Oh yea, if anyone is interested in being a tee or green sponsor or would like to donate a prize, please call Bob Jordan or Ron Kathmann.
This year we are requesting that you sign up for the five games we have at the tournament (hole-in-one, skins, mulligans, # 8 hit the green draw and # 9 birdie draw) with your reservations. These games, as in past years, cost $5 each or $20 for all five. Skip would prefer you pay now and make things a lot quicker and easier for all of us on the day of the event.
Thanks for your generous support of this event which provided over $8,000 last year to the St. Ignatius Tuition Assistance Fund.
McAuley High School's 12th annual charity auction, “An Affair to Remember in Barcelona,” will be held on April 19, 2008. Tickets are $90.00 per person and can be reserved by calling 681-1800 x 1117, or by sending a check to McAuley High School, 6000 Oakwood Ave., Cincinnati, OH 45224. Auction details can be found on the school website: www.mcauleyhs.net.
All are welcome to a Charismatic Healing Mass on April 10 at 7:30pm at St. Teresa Church, Glenway Ave. Come and be prayed over for physical, emotional or spiritual healing; or stand in for those unable to attend. Questions? Call Fr. Tom Bolte (921-9200).
2008 St. Xavier High School Moms' Camp Football Clinic is Friday, April 25. If you are interested in learning about football on the high school level, please join us for a fun and informative evening. Please contact Cindy Thomas. for information and reservations.
New dates released for Intro to Digital Photography: St. Ignatius PTO would like to offer the following classes to adult students (age 16 and over) taught by Bill Magness. For more information.
Intro to Digital Photography I – Cost is $65 – April 17, 24, May 1, & 8th – from 7:00-9:00pm. Adult students must provide their own digital cameras and bring instruction booklet to class. Adult students will learn camera controls, the basics of digital capture, all features on the mode dial, take photos of pets, people, flowers, etc. as well as learn to crop and view pictures on the computer.
Intro to Digital Photography II – Cost is $65.00 – May 15, 22, 29 & June 5th – 7:00-9:00pm. This class is a continuation of Photo I.
WELLNESS TIPS:
BODY: Do stomach crunches and lower back exercises 3-4 times
a week to strengthen your spine.
MIND: Praise your children.
SPIRIT: Connect with your inner spirit.
For all students who will be in the 8th grade next year at St. Ignatius, you are eligible to compete for an ESAP Scholarship. ESAP, formerly EDSAP, is the Elder Scholars Assistance Program – a privately funded grant program administrated by Elder High School. One 7th grade girl and one 7th grade boy will be chosen from our school. The second opportunity is for the ESAP financial aid awards. These are available to the families of students who will be entering the 5th through 8th grade next year at St. Ignatius. Applications for both opportunities will be available on Monday on the Elder website: www.elderhs.org. Once there, click "Parents" on the top banner, and then on the "Parents" page, click "ESAP" on the left side. Scholarship and financial aid applications are due May 1st. There will be a $20 application fee for the financial aid awards. For more information please contact Maureen Regan.
LaSalle High School Hockey Team presents Bunco Nite on April 19th from 7-11:00pm in the school cafeteria. Cost is $15.00 per person. Call Chris or Lisa to reserve a spot.
Father Chuck Mentrup Memorial Golf Outing: Fr. Chuck was a generous and caring man who was dedicated to Catholic education. His family and friends would like to see his spirit live on in the lives of the students. With that as a goal, the Fr. Chuck Memorial Golf Outing has been established. All donations and proceeds generated from the golf outing will be used to provide tuition assistance for students at area schools where Fr. Chuck served. The golf outing will take place on Saturday, September 27, 2008, at Weatherwax Golf Course in Middletown. Mark your calendars and plan to attend. For more information, visit the website at www.geocities.com/golf4chuck, send an email to Theresa. All donations and registration fees are tax deductible.