St. Ignatius of Loyola Weekly Bulletin

Monday, Vigil of Christmas
7:00 a.m.        Int. of Delores Menges
9:15 a.m.        Int. of The Schirmer Children – Marlene
3:00 p.m.        (Church) Charles Mentrup – The Gum Family
3:00 p.m.        (Gym) Special Intention
5:00 p.m.        Dan Johnson – Family
7:00 p.m.        Paul Niehaus & Bonnie Schroeder – Family
Midnight          Robert Litmer – Mr. & Mrs. Schleuter

Tuesday, Christmas Day
8:00 a.m.        Dec’d Members of Reis and Hewald Families – Ron & Mary Ann
10:00 a.m.      For those away from loved ones
12:00 noon    Mary & Leonard Gulden - Family

Wednesday, December 26
7:00 a.m. William & Agnes Nagel - Eleanor
9:15 a.m. Eunice Franz – Violette McCall

Thursday, December 27
7:00 a.m. Ambrose Blinkhorn - Jan
9:15 a.m. Catherine Feldman – Barb Smith & Pat DiTomaso

Friday, December 28
7:00 a.m. Shirley Gagnon - Jack
9:15 a.m. John Flanigan – Vincent G Rack Family

Saturday, December 29
7:00 a.m.        Communion Service
9:15 a.m.        Alfred Flynn (anniversary) – Shirley Flynn
4:30 p.m.        Bob La Monte - Family

Sunday, December 30
6:30 a.m.        Dick Schoettmer – PSR Teachers & Staff
8:30 a.m.        Living & Deceased Members of St. Ignatius Parish
10:15 a.m.      Pat Niehaus – St. I’s Golf, Marilyn M. Elliot
12:00 noon    Massa Family – Jim Massa Family
7:30 p.m.        JoAnn Abbetillio – Denny, Kenny, Bill & Jennifer

Monday, Christmas Eve
7:00 a.m.                E Bates, D Pfeiffer, M Wenning
9:15 a.m.                C Geiler, C Bachmann, L Gagnon
3:00 p.m.                (Church) Special Servers (Fr. St. George)
3:00 p.m.                (Gym) Special Servers (Fr. Wall)
5:00 p.m.                Special Servers (Fr. McCarthy)
7:00 p.m.                Special Servers (Fr. McCarthy)
Midnight Mass      Special Servers (Fr. St. George)

Tuesday, Christmas Day
8:00 a.m.                Special Servers (Fr. McCarthy)
10:00 a.m.              Special Servers (Fr. Wall)
12:00 noon            Special Servers (Fr. St. George)

Wednesday, December 26
7:00 a.m. M Brinkman, B Allaben, J Nader
9:15 a.m. T Harris, J Reed, P Enright

Thursday, Friday
7:00 a.m. N Hinton, T Jaeger, Z Vogelpohl
9:15 a.m. W Imhoff, P Swisshelm, J Selvidge

Saturday, December 29
9:15 a.m. S Fronk, Z Wernicke
4:30 p.m. R McPhillips, B Ciolino, J Stevens, J Sicking (Fr. McCarthy)

Sunday, December 30
6:30 a.m.                D Wagner (Fr. Wall)
8:30 a.m.                M Blevins, D Strawser, J Keckeis, M Davey (Fr. Wall)
10:15 a.m.             M Tenkman, E Loxterkamp, J Beck, P Flanigan (Fr. St. George)
12:00 noon            R Schneiber, R Holter, B Flaherty, J Halvorson (Fr. McCarthy)
7:30 p.m.                Z Roether, Z Stross, B Horenschemeyer, B Lorenz (Fr. St. George)

The Tabernacle Flowers this week are in Celebration of
Dan Johnson (Birthday)
Family & Friends

Early Bulletin Deadline
Due to the New Year Holiday, all articles for the Sunday, January 6th bulletin are due by 12:00 noon on Wednesday, December 26. Thank you for your cooperation.

We still need additional servers for the Christmas Masses. The following schedule is:
Christmas Eve
7:00pm – 1 – needed
Christmas Day
8:00am – 2 – needed 10:00 am – 1 needed

Children’s Christmas Masses: Our St. Ignatius Christmas tradition is to have children as greeters, lectors, ushers, servers, singers and Offertory Gift bearers at 3:00pm Christmas Eve, 5:00pm Christmas Eve, and 12 noon Christmas Day.
At 3:00pm the Junior High Guitar Group will provide music in Church. Act of Faith Group will sing for 3:00pm Mass in the Community Center. At 5:00pm the grade school Wildcat Choir will sing. The Handbell and Chime Choirs will play for 10:00am Mass. At 12:00 noon 1st & 2nd grade students will dress as Angels, Shepherds, Mary, Joseph, etc. to re-enact the birth of Jesus.

Want to give Jesus a great Christmas present? Why not attend the Alpha starting January 7th. You can renew your relationship, and even bring a friend or family member who is searching for the “perfect gift” also. The greatest gift you can give our newborn king is the gift of self. Registration forms at the Parish Office. Look for our new flyer at all the exits at Church. Questions? Call Deacon Tony.

Legion of Mary: Are you interested in sharing your faith with others? Would you like to visit non-Catholic homes? Would you enjoy welcoming new parishioners in their homes? If yes, this will cost you 2-3 hours of your time each week – all under the auspices of the Legion of Mary. All age adults are invited to prayer meetings which are held on Tuesday nights at 7:00pm in the Fr. Seaman room beginning January 8.

The Tabernacle Candle this week is in Celebration of
Anthony Neumeister
Family

Banns of Marriage
Anne Southward, St. Ignatius and Luke Ogonek will marry January 5 at St. Ignatius.

Welcome all St. Ignatius women! The Annual Women’s Retreat is January 25th – 27th, 2008 at the Moye Spiritual Life Center. Retreat directors are Brother Allan Schmitz and Susan Schmitz. Retreat is open to non-parishioners after January 1st. Fee is $110.00. Financial assistance is available. Reservations: Angie Otis. For more information call Carol Pieper or Louise Redden. A short planning meeting will be held Thursday, January 3rd for those willing to help with the retreat.

Angel Food: Do you know someone on a fixed income? Maybe you could place an order for that individual and give them the food. It's true, for $30.00, you will receive between $60.00 - $75.00 worth of food! Our Parish Office is taking orders for Angel Food during day time hours. Questions? Call the Parish Office (66l-6565). Thanks to all the volunteers.

RCIA: On the Fourth Sunday of Advent, the catechumens and candidates will be dismissed during the 10:00am Mass. Greg Niehaus is the catechist for "Break Open the Word." There is no class on December 26. RCIA will meet on January 2. Please remember to keep RCIA members in your daily prayers.

St. Leo’s: On December 17, Geri Tengler presented Shirley Cade a check in the amount of $639.00 from the Nativity Raffle. Also, she presented $150.00 in cash donation. Two parishioners, Anne Donoghue and Joanne Luehrman were working in the pantry at the time of the presentation. Thanks to everyone.

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.

Baptism
Baptized on December 16, we welcome:
Ellie Elizabeth King, daughter of Anthony & Kristen, Miles Woods Dr.
Ian Anthony Kim, son of Anthony & Kristen, Miles Woods Dr.
Myla Reese Rodenberg, daughter of Craig & Jessica, Centurion Dr.
Preslee Renee Rodenberg, daughter of Craig & Jessica, Centurion Dr.

School Open House
The school is hosting an Open House on Sunday, January 27th from 1:00 to 2:30 to kick-off Catholic Schools Week. Take a tour, meet the staff and peruse the student activity booths in the cafeteria. Due to limited space, it is very important that families who want to enroll for the Fall, submit an enrollment form and $50 registration fee before their category deadline. Enrollment forms for the 2008-2009 school year will be available in the School Office and may be turned into the School Office at any time. Children will be enrolled in the following order of priority. Priority within a category will be determined by the date of parish registration.. Children not registered during their appropriate registration period will lose their respective priority.

Registration
Period Category
1/7 – 1/25            1           Families with students currently
enrolled in school
1/27 – 2/8            2           Parishioners who live inside school
boundaries
2/11 – 2/22          3           Parishioners who live outside school
boundaries
Begins 2/25         4           Private students

School Open House: As mentioned above, all are welcome
to visit St. Ignatius School during the annual Open House on Sunday, January 27 from 1-2:30pm. School ambassadors will show you the highlights of our facility. School Committee volunteers and staff will be on hand. Learn about the many extra-curricular activities offered in the cafeteria.
Attention School and Parish Organizations: Please present your group or organization at our annual School Open House on January 27 from 1-2:30pm. Each group will have a table in the cafeteria to display your group’s information. You set up at 12:30 that Sunday and man your station during the open house. To reserve a table please register your group by calling Todd Meeks (598-9098) or Carol Pieper (598-8355) by Friday, January 18.

MAY YOU HAVE
THE SPIRIT OF CHRSITMAS
WHICH IS PEACE
THE GLADNESS OF CHRISTMAS
WHICH IS HOPE
AND THE HEART OF CHRISTMAS
WHICH IS LOVE OF CHRIST
From the Priese and Staff of St. Ignatius, we wish
you the most Blessed Christmas and Joyful New Year

Bagel Strips: the 7th grade Girls Scouts are selling bagel strips from Panera Bread for $12.00 each. The strips are good for free bagels or breads, brownies or cookies, and the proceeds are used to fund activities for the girls pursuing their Marion Award next year. The strips make great Christmas gifts. If interested, contact Beth Kemble.

Caution…New Film Called Golden Compass: Please be aware that his new children’s/family film coming very soon is NOT recommended viewing for ANY member of the family. It is written by an active Atheist and severely puts down our Christian Faith and His Catholic Church. There is a detailed handout available for further review at church exit areas and in the Parish Office. May you have a blessed Advent Season free from “darkness”…..Deacon Tony

Total Cost of Project 2000 Construction
Part 1, Part 2, Parking Additions, Interest, etc.        $ 8,142,596.98
Debt to the Archdiocese as of 12/19/2007              $    219,071.00
Fund Drive received last week                                   $          1,695.00
Current Debt to the Archdiocese                                $ 217,376.00

JUST A REMINDER: ALL STUDENTS who lector and serve at Mass – PLEASE SIGN IN.

STEUBENVILLE:We have set the dates for our preferred Steubenville weekend. We will be attempting to get our group registered for the June 13-15 conference. If you still haven't turned in your registration request, you need to do that as soon as possible. You can pick them up at the parish office, or go to the "Forms" link at www.saintiyouth.com Registration forms must be into the parish office by JANUARY 2.

CHAMPIONS OF FAITH: A big thanks to all the parishioners who have taken advantage of this great opportunity to get a copy of this fantastic, inspirational, faith-building video and at the same time support our youth ministry here at Saint I's. We still have a limited number of copies available and a very short time in which to sell them. So stop by the parish office and pick up a copy ... or two or three (they make a great gift) TODAY!

QUOTE OF THE WEEK: "Be ready to satisfy everyone that asked you a reason of that hope which is in you." St. Peter, 1 Peter 3:15

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Our sincerest sympathy is extended to the families of Thyra Hoell, mother of Pat (Bill) Wessendarp; Judy Harris, sister of Jim (Barb) Campbell; and Flora M. Koehne, mother of Marlene (Jim) Lesch. May their families find comfort in knowing they are with God.

Help those in need have a warmer holiday season. Please drop off at the Parish Office your hats, gloves, scarves, mittens, and yarn. Bless you.

Parish Health Ministry: Holiday Stress?
Tips for Managing Stress:

Don’t use smoking, drinking, overeating, drugs or caffeine to cope with stress. These will actually make things worse.
Look for the good in situations instead of the bad.
Exercise regularly. Do something you enjoy, like walking, swimming, jogging, golfing, walking a pet, tai chi or cycling. Check with your doctor to determine what activity level is right for you.

Adult Collection                                                             $ 19,991.00
Children's Collection                                                   $        108.00
Total Collection                                                             $  20,099.00
Budgeted amount for Sunday                                    $  24,500.00

Bingo                                                                              $        771.49
Concession Profit                                                        $      38.50

P.A.C.E.
Sales                                                                              $   24,465.00
Profit to St. I's                                                                 $     1,223.25

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 30
Shannon Heine                               Jeff/Lisa Wynn
Lori Thole                                         Barb Whalen
Jane Espelage                                Jane Griffith
Ellen/Mike Reed                              Earl Kreimer
Missy Yerger                                    Annie Macke
Valerie Helton                                  Joe Guck
Greg Wolber                                    Jason Lesko/Amy Meyer
Greg Geckle                                    Julie/Greg Tuner
Mickey Merritt                                   Cathy Sanders
Scott/Julie Currie                            Vickey Espelage

*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)

Veterans History Project: The Library of Congress is sponsoring this project in order to preserve the oral histories of America's war veterans and those who served in support of them. The histories will be included in the permanent collections of the Library of Congress and/or the World War II Museum in New Orleans as appropriate. They will serve as a scholarly and educational resource documenting the American veterans’ wartime experiences. The histories will be preserved for the benefit of the present and all future generations. Fr. Pete has graciously consented to be interviewed concerning his Marine Corps service as a Chaplain in Iraq. Any other individual with wartime service in any branch of the military, or anyone with a wartime work record in a critical support position, who would be interested in being interviewed as a part of the project should please call Rudy Jansen. Interviews will commence in January of 2008.

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.

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.

Journeying with St. Paul: His Life and Theology (Part 2). To celebrate the 2000th Jubilee of the Apostle Paul, Pope Benedict XVI has declared a “Year of St. Paul” will begin this June. The study of Paul’s life and theology we began last fall continues during the winter with four more sessions held on Monday evenings from 7-8:30pm, starting January 14th. The topic: “The Flesh and the Spirit.” Check the flyer in January’s Insight and future announcements in the weekly bulletin. Questions? Want more information? Call Sr. Lucy at the Parish Office.

Bridges to Contemplative Living. Do you wish you could live a more contemplative life? The Bridges process designed by the Merton Institute for Contemplative Living can help. We began our exploration of the first part of this process (“Entering the School of Your Experience”) last fall, and will continue during January and February. Mark your calendar for the first gathering of Bridges on Monday evening, January 7th. Topic: praying through your changing image of God. Check the flyer in January’s Insight and future announcements in the weekly bulletin for more information. Meets in the Parish Office from 7-8:30pm. (Note that participation in the October/November Bridges process is not necessary to be part of these new sessions). Questions? Call Sr. Lucy (661-6565).

Parish Health Ministry: We invite you to a dynamic presentation by Rev. Percy McCray Jr. that will challenge you to deepen your knowledge on visiting someone with cancer. It will take place on Friday, January 11, 2008 from 9:30-11:00am at the Episcopal Church of the Redeemer, 2944 Erie Ave. Cost is $5.00. Pre-registration is required. Call Barb Evans. The Early Stage Strategy Group (ESSG) is an 8-week program designed for persons in the early stages of Alzheimer’s disease or a related dementia and their primary family caregiver. The weekly sessions provide education about the disease process as well as the opportunity for participants to share their experiences and concerns with others facing similar challenges. The first three sessions focus on education. For more information contact Ms. Von Hoene.

We would like to express our sincere thanks to everyone that was a part of the Giving Tree program for 2007. The 8th grade Girl Scout troops 358 and 8704 spearheaded the efforts this year and with the help of parent volunteers, parishioners and other St. I Scout troops we were able to bring Christmas gifts to over 1248 individuals. Thanks again for the effort and heart put into this very worthy cause.
Merry Christmas, Cindy Volmer and Patti Bresler.

PULL FOR THE RONALD McDONALD HOUSE: Ronald McDonald House provides a supportive "home away from home" for families and their children who are receiving treatment at Cincinnati Children's Hospital, regardless of their ability to pay. The little tab you pull to open your soda, soup or any other aluminum can make a significant impact on the Ronald McDonald House. They recycle the tabs to generate funds to offset House expenses. Families are asked to send in tabs to school or bring to the Parish Office, just like boxtops, Campbells UPC codes and Tyson labels. Thanks for your help.

YES - WE COLLECT THESE: The school participates in several programs such as: Box Tops for Education, Campbell Labels for Education and Tyson Project A+. Simply clip the Box Top coupons from your favorite brands like General Mills, Betty Crocker, Pillsbury, Ziploc, Kleenex and more. Each coupon is worth 10 cents. Clip the UPC code from Campbell products and redemption labels from Tyson products. You may send these items to the school or Parish. With everyone's help, we can make thousands of dollars for our school.

LaSalle High School Drama presents “FAME” January 10th- 13th. No reserved seating. General floor seating - $10 and bleachers - $5. Times: Thursday, Friday, Saturday – 8:00pm (7:30 pre-show), Sunday – 7:00pm (6:30pm pre-show). Questions? Call.

Mike Davis will be bringing his Elvis and Friends’ Tribute Show and Dinner to the Meadows on Sunday, January 27, 2008. The Meadows is located at 59 E Main St. in Addyston. Doors open at 5pm, Dinner is at 5:30pm and the show starts at 6:45pm. Tickets are $25 per person which includes the show and dinner. Limited seating available, Call. Proceeds benefit the Taylor HS Raise the Curtain Fund.

St. Lawrence is scheduling a Cornhole Tournament to help offset funds in order to defray costs of the 5th graders going to Camp Campbell Gard. It takes place on Saturday, January 12 from 5:30pm-12:00am. For further details, call Becky & Gary Rogers.