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December 2, 2007

Monday, December 3
7:00 a.m.         Arthur Wang (Birthday) - Family
9:15 a.m. Rita Naber (Anniversary) - Family

Tuesday, December 4
7:00 a.m.          Jane Koester – Marie Riga
9:15 a.m.          Shirley Frye – Our Ladies Prayer Group
11:00 a.m.        Senior Citizens Advent Mass

Wednesday, December 5
7:00 a.m.          Irene Homoelle – Greg & Shannon Homoelle
9:15 a.m.          Janice Donohue – Vincent G Rack Family

Thursday, December 6, St. Nicholas
7:00 a.m.          Nikki Hyle – The Ted Hyle Family
9:15 a.m.          Paul De Maria (Birthday) - Family

Friday, December 7
7:00 a.m.          George & Marie Ranz – Eleanor
9:15 a.m.          Audrey Kirby – Our Ladies Prayer Group
4:30 p.m.          Jean Willke – Family
7:30 p.m.          Richard L. Carle – Donald & Mary Dauwe

Saturday, Immaculate Conception of the Blessed Virgin Mary
7:00 a.m.          Living & Deceased Members of St. Ignatius Parish
9:15 a.m.          Shirley Frye – Mary Ann Litmer
12:00 noon       Violet Gear - Family
4:30 p.m.          Shirlee Witsken (Anniversary) – Mary Alice Witsken Clements - Sunday Obligation

Sunday, Second Sunday of Advent
6:30 a.m.          Living & Deceased Members of St. Ignatius Parish
8:30 a.m.          Pat Niehaus – Tom & Lynne Hamons
10:15 a.m.        Donna Thiemann - Chuck
12:00 noon      Rosa Di Maria (Birthday) - Family
7:30 p.m.          Wilbert Espelage (Birthday) – Donna Seyferth

Servers For the Week of December 3

Monday, Tuesday
7:00 a.m.          J Garbon, B Lorenz, A Suder
9:15 a.m.          Z Roether, S Kwiatkowski, E Toelke

Tuesday, Senior Mass
11:00 a.m.          J Huhn, D Koenig

Wednesday
7:00 a.m.          B Brauning, J Metzger, C Kuethe
9:15 a.m.          A Guck, Z Stross, B Hoernschemeyer

Thursday, Friday
7:00 a.m.          B Gatermann, M Hess, T Waldeck
9:15 a.m.          M Hautman, A Hart, M Kroeger

Friday
4:30 p.m.          B & S Walker (Fr. McCarthy)
7:30 p.m.          C Schuetz, Z Wernicke

Saturday, Immaculate Conception
7:00 a.m.          P Leonhardt, R McPhillips, A.J. Petri (Fr. St. George)
9:15 a.m.          E Wuestefeld, J Taphorn (Fr. Wall)
12:00 noon      M Brinkman, B Allaben, J Nader (Fr. St. George)
4:30 p.m.          M & H Dorsey, A Bierbaum, S Bode (Fr. McCarthy) - Sunday Obligation

Sunday, December 9
6:30 a.m.          J & A Reed (Fr. St. George)
8:30 a.m.          D Bonavita, E Zernich, J Kathmann, A Guck (Fr. Wall)
10:15 a.m.        S Fronk, M Eveleigh, T & B Berrens (Fr. McCarthy)
12:00 noon      M Berling, W Placke, B & T Waldeck (Fr. Wall)
7:30 p.m.          E Garbon, Z Kuhn, J Garbon, D Weber (Fr. St. George)

The Tabernacle Candle this week is in Celebration of
Bill Grimme
Marlene & Fred

Banns of Marriage
Lisa Kramer, Mary Queen of Heaven and Tom Evans, St. Ignatius will marry on December 7th at Mary Queen of Heaven.

Healing Service: Come and experience Jesus’ healing power to include physical, emotional, spiritual, psychological and relational aspects of our lives; it is not limited to a physical cure. At St. Ignatius Church we will have a Healing Service on Monday, December 3rd at 7:30pm. Personal prayer for healing will be included in the Service. Call Sister Chris

Nativity Set Raffle Buy a chance on this beautiful Nativity Set for your home. Chances are $1.00 each. The Nativity Set is set up in Church by Fr. St. George’s confessional. The Heritage Girls are selling chances after the weekend masses or in the Parish Office. The Nativity Set was donated and the proceeds will benefit the St. Leo's Food Pantry.

The Young Christian Hearts, along with Father's and RCIA, will have their Lessons and Carols at West Park on Friday, December 14. Please meet in West Park's Lobby between 6:30pm - 6:45pm. For more information about the Young Christian Hearts, call Geri Tengler.

GET THE NEW! 2008 ENTERTAINMENT BOOKS!! Help the 8th grade Girl Scouts with their fall fundraiser. The books are now available and are being sold by the St. I's 8th grade Girl Scout troops or in the Parish Office through December. They are packed with great savings at area restaurants, sporting events, cultural events, etc. for only $20 per book. Makes a wonderful gift for family and friends! Info, call Cindy Volmer

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 all parishioners (young, old, single, married, etc.) to participate in this ministry.

Vocation Chalice for Week of December 2
Ted & Mary Kaiser

Baptized on November 25, we welcome:
Leah Elizabeth Tenhundfeld, daughter of Keith & Aimee, Wyandotte Dr.
Ashley Rose Sess, daughter of Michael & Karen, Eden Ridge Dr.

In Conjunction with the Feast of the Immaculate Conception, a Blessing for Expectant Parents will be offered at all the masses the weekend of December 8th & 9th. St Vincent DePaul is looking for a single bed for a young boy. Please contact the Parish Office if you can help.

St Vincent DePaul is looking for a single bed for a young boy. Please contact the Parish Office if you can help.

SCARF IT UP CLUB
Advent is upon us. What better way to honor the upcoming birth of baby Jesus than helping those in need. Your gently worn or new gloves, mittens, hats, scarves, blankets, and yarn will keep many less fortunate souls warm this winter. Please drop off all donations to the Parish Office. Thank you.

RCIA: The Rite of Acceptance will be at the 10:l5 Mass on the First Sunday of Advent. The "Inquirers" and their Parish Sponsors will come forward at this Mass. The "Inquirer" will make a formal commitment to learn more about our faith. The "Inquirer" is called a "Catechumen," an unbaptized person or "Candidate," a baptized Christian who will be Confirmed at the Easter Vigil. The following are "Catechumens" along with their Parish Sponsors: Kayla Berryhill and Sarah Selvidge, Jonathan Gonzalez and Tom Johansing, Jeremy King and Ken Amend, Stacey Lainhart and Dottie Schloemer, Chris Monday and Tim Brausch, Jason Spradlin and Paul Meyer. Candidates and their Parish Sponsors include: Barbara Hurrelbrink and Jim Hoeh, Brenda Kamuf and Sandy Selvidge, Amy Meyer and Dan Emmerich, Marc Morgan and Steve Hendy, Joshua Roberts and John Flohr, Jennifer Spradlin and Mary Jo Meyer, and Rachel Carter and Anna Zirkelbach. Those individuals Seeking Confirmation and their Parish Sponsors are: Alecia Camarca and Ginny Ingle and Kelly Hoog and Connie Peace.
On Wednesday, December 5, Barb Harland and Lisa Niehaus are the Catechists for Mary and the Saints. Mystagogia members are not meeting this evening. However, they will be caroling on December l4 at West Park. For more information, call Greg Niehaus

Already it is the First Sunday of Advent. The word means “coming”. Advent is not as penitential as the Lenten Season is. But it is a serious time of preparing for the Feast of Christmas with prayer and a deeper meaning of what the Feast of Christmas really says to us.

God must have looked down on us and said in His mind: “My creation needs help”. I have sent the prophets and leaders of my chosen people: but the people haven’t listened very well. Perhaps if I sent My Son, they will be attentive to Him. I’ll send Him in a human way from a very special virgin, that is without sin herself, then the people may pay attention and see how much I love and care for each one. So the people were looking forward to the Messiah, but when Jesus came and began His public ministry, some believed and others did not. God has blessed us with Faith to follow the Lord, and that does mean hardships at times along with the joys of life, especially in seeing our children grow us, and the Faith of our families and friends.

So make Advent a happy time and not a hectic time of worrying if everything will be ready when Christmas comes. Perhaps a few hints may help:

• That we resolve to attend weekend Mass for Advent and throughout the coming New Year.
• Try and select a gift the recipient will really need. If it’s too expensive, so go together with family and share the cost.
• It might be time to ask family if we really need to exchange gifts with adults (children always can use gifts). Maybe just get together for dinner on Christmas Day and enjoy family. One could add to set amount of the gift you would have spent and give the same amount to local charities.
• One family I knew in Springfield was told that each child would receive one special gift, but the family would shop for a needy family in the city and give them a special Christmas. All of this set up by local St. Vincent de Paul Society. The next year the children asked their parents if they could do the same thing again this year. It was the real meaning of Christmas for them, and they did it again.

Make Advent a happy time. Remember what we are celebrating: God Coming among Us.
Fr. Wall

Watch Special EWTN Christmas Programming – Join EWTN Global Catholic Network in celebrating the birth of the Christ Child. EWTN is proud to bring you LIVE Christmas Eve and Christmas Day Masses from Rome and the Basilica of the National Shrine in Wash. DC as well as inspiring musical performances, animated features, specials for children and teens, and new holiday presentations the whole family will enjoy.

The “Little Blue Books” are coming to St. Ignatius! Make these wonderful meditations part of your spiritual life this Advent. Published by the Diocese of Saginaw, these reflections of the late Bishop Ken Untener have for many years been a treasured part of many Catholics’ preparation for Christmas. The Worship Commission looks forward to your feedback as it considers whether to make the Lenten and Easter Season editions available next year. The books will be at the doors of the Church beginning the first weekend of Advent (Dec. 1-2).

BEREAVEMENT GROUP A: The Bereavement Group Meeting will be held on December 18 from 10:00am-12:00 noon. Please come and join us for sharing and ways to cope through the holidays after the loss of your loved one. Holiday Open House at Mercy Franciscan West Park is Sunday, December 2 from 1:30-3:00. Crafts, entertainment, refreshments and tours.

Holiday Open House at Mercy Franciscan West Park is Sunday, December 2 from 1:30-3:00. Crafts, entertainment, refreshments and tours.

Total Cost of Project 2000 Construction
Part 1, Part 2, Parking Additions, Interest, etc.        $ 8,142,596.98
Debt to the Archdiocese as of 11/19/2007              $     220,618.00
Fund Drive received last week                                   $             533.00
Current Debt to the Archdiocese                                $     220,085.00

Thank You For Your Support!

YOUTH NEWS

Adult Collection                                                             $  26,846.00
Children's Collection                                                   $        133.00
Total Collection                                                             $  26,979.00
Budgeted amount for Sunday                                    $  24,500.00

Campaign for Human Development                        $    5,268.00

Bingo                                                                              $    1,298.00
Concession Profit                                                        $          59.50

P.A.C.E.
Sales                                                                              $      4,025.00
Profit to St. I's                                                                 $         225.00
Profit from October Kroger Sales                              $      2,972.04

PACE Drawings are the last Sunday of each month. Every $50 purchase earns you 1 ticket in the monthly drawing. PACE Certificates are available at the Parish Office and from the PACE coordinators – Heidi Kemper, Julianne Smith, Sue Newland, Leslie Odioso.

Bingo Workers for December 9
Greg/Lisa Arling                                 Mark/Marianne Overberg
John/Jean Barnhorst                        Lil Bosse
Joe/Diana Fahey                               Len/Sandi Auberger
Michelle Lauch                                   Julie/Patrick Kelly
Pat Hess                                             Lisa Johnson
Karen Foppe                                      Kathy Lawson
Patty Buczkowski                               Kim Rauh
Alan Hautman                                    Bob Lawson
Mickey Merritt                                      Eileen Waldeck
Fr. Pete/Barb Campbell                   Dan Dwyer
Greg Geckle

*It is imperative you work your assigned week. For bingo questions, call Barb Campbell (661-6565).

Bingo is in need of additional workers. You will be scheduled to work only once every nine weeks, at the most six times a year. Please call Barb Campbell (661-6565)

St. Leo Food Pantry: In October, the pantry served about 850 individuals. At this time, the pantry needs peanut butter, toilet paper, and bar soap. Please drop off these items in the metal drawers in the Parish Office. Two local pantries have closed. St. Leo's thanks you for your generous support.

St. Ignatius Christmas Memorial Flower Fund: Consider giving a donation for Christmas flowers as a remembrance of friends and family members. Look for the pink Insert in the December Insight Newsletter. A list of those being remembered will be on the Church bulletin boards. Extra Memorial Sheets will be at the Church doors or place an envelope with the names in the collection basket or return to the Office by December 20th.

The St. Ignatius 8th grade Girl Scouts is sponsoring the Giving Tree. The ornaments contain names of children and senior citizens from St. Leo’s parish, a few preschools, pregnancy centers, and St. Vincent de Paul. Please take only ornaments you can return with a gift. The gifts will be gathered at the masses on December 8th & 9th excluding the 7:30 Sunday mass. The Girl Scouts, their families and other volunteers will deliver gifts after the 12:00 noon mass on December 9th. Questions or to volunteer, please call Cindy Volmer or Patti Bresler.

Delivery Truck Needed on Sunday, December 9th. The 8th grade Scout troops are in need of a delivery truck to help deliver gifts from Giving Tree Sunday to St. Leo’s Parish in Fairmount. If you have a truck or know of anyone that does that could possibly help us from 2-5:00pm on December 9th. Please call Cindy Volmer.

Counseling Services
Often individuals request help from a counselor only after events have damaged their lives or the lives of others. Here are services for counseling or support.

1. Alcoholics Anonymous – 351-0422 Visit www.AAcincinnati.org
2. Al-Anon – For those concerned about a friend or family member’s drinking – 771-4070
3. Anger Management – 528-6698
4. Gamblers Anonymous – 1-888-746-4942
5. Narcotics Anonymous – 820-2725
6. Sexaholics Anonymous – 522-1599
7. New Direction Treatment Services – Local Substance Abuse Services – 362-2732
8. The Women’s Connection – A Support Group For Women – 471-4673
9. Sexton Family Center – Counseling - 471-9169

Those experiencing the Loss of a Loved One meet on the 1st Sunday from 1-3pm at the Neidhard-Minges Funeral Home. Questions? Call Janet .
Catholic Social Services (421-3131) if you know anyone having an unplanned pregnancy, counselors are available on a free and confidential basis.

"Keep Christ in Christmas" car magnets are now available from LaSalle Council, K of C. They're just $3.00 ea. or 2 for $5.00. Let's "Keep Christ in Christmas" now and forever. Call Frank Scholle for your magnets. Thank you.

Boys Baseball Signups: Last chance is December 13th from 6-8:00pm in the Wildcat Room. Signups are for K – 8th grade. Questions? Please call Tom Barford or Jim McMahon

Market Day: Pick-up is Monday December 3rd from 6-7pm. Any questions please call Christy Weber

An Advent Day of Prayer for Seniors, ages 60 and above; Fr. Don McCarthy, former pastor at St. Antoninus, will lead an Advent mini-retreat on Monday, Dec. 10 from 10:00am-2:00pm. It will include talks by Fr. Don (he has great stories), the Rosary, Questions & Answers about the Church, Mass at 12:00 noon, time for confession and end with Benediction. Bring a brown bag lunch, as coffee and drinks will be provided. There is no cost and reservations are not needed. Come to Avila Hall (park in the Rulison Ave. parking lot) by 10:00am. Invite friends, neighbors, and relatives to come. Questions? Call the Parish Office

Wellness Tips:
BODY: Make sure to consume sufficient amounts of vitamin A (found in carrots and spinach) and vitamin E (found in wholegrain breads and cereals).
MIND: Take time to think before following through completely.
SPIRIT: Give a helping hand.

McAuley High School will host a dance for eighth grade boys and girls, a Hawaiian Holiday Happening, on Friday, December 14, 2007, from 8-11pm. Hawaiian outfits are encouraged, but not required. (No swimsuits, please.) There will be door prizes and costume prizes. For more information, please call (513) 681-1800

Is Your Marriage Hurting in any way? Has your marriage grown cold, distant, unloving or uncaring? Then please consider Retrouvaille – a program designed to help heal and renew marriages. Retrouvaille is for marriages that have lost some of their spark, for marriages having difficulties in communication and even those marriages on the edge of separation or divorce. The next program begins January 11,12, & 13, 2008. For more information call:

Celebrate the mystery of Christmas with the Comboni Nativity Experience: Leave December’s hectic turmoil behind and immerse yourself in the sacred meaning of Christmas. Let the room-sized animated nativity display at the Comboni Missionaries provincial home take you back to Gospel times. Open 6-9pm, December 9-30 except Christmas Eve and Christmas Day. The Comboni Missionaries are located in Anderson Township. Admission is free but you may bring canned goods for the needy.

A Warm Recommendation…Since 1990 I have been a complimentary member of the Western Tennis and Fitness Club at 5940 Muddy Creek Rd.. Most Wednesday afternoons I enjoy a doubles tennis game on one of the nine airconditioned indoor courts and I sometimes visit the large, wellequipped Fitness Center. In appreciation of that long-term membership gift I wish to offer this warm recommendation.
Fr. Don McCarthy