St. Ignatius of Loyola Weekly Bulletin

Monday
7:00 a.m. John Yunger (Birthday) – Alice Ittner
9:15 a.m. Ed Fingerhut – Shirley Flynn

Tuesday
7:00 a.m. Int. of Jan & George Ranz – In Thanksgiving
9:15 a.m. La Verne Mertz – Anne Duffy

Wednesday
7:00 a.m. Mildred Brazel – The Klosterman Family
9:15 a.m. Joe Birkenhauer (4th Anniversary) - Corey

Thursday
7:00 a.m. Int. of Rosemary Koper – Dave & Debbie Unkrich
9:15 a.m. Int. of Mrs. Robyn Tierney – Room 206

Friday
7:00 a.m. John Berrens – Diersing Family
9:15 a.m. Bill Grimme – JoAnn Koch

Saturday, March 1
7:00 a.m.            Communion Service
9:15 a.m.            Novena Mass
4:30 p.m.            Ralph & Frances Dattomo - Family

Sunday, March 2
6:30 a.m.            Living & Deceased Members of St. Ignatius Parish
8:30 a.m.            Eileen Thrumble (Anniv) – The Sunderhaus Family
10:15 a.m.          Michael Mastruserio - Family
12:00 noon         Dr. Michael Truman - Maryrose
7:30 p.m.            Adam Lambing – Steve & Carol Pieper

Monday, Tuesday
7:00 a.m. S Cranor, J Tenkman, K Ruberg
9:15 a.m. J Loxterkamp, C Merz, J Thiemann

Wednesday
7:00 a.m. D Bonavita, J Klare, C Yuellig
9:15 a.m. W Placke, N Frantz, E Neiheisel

Thursday, Friday
7:00 a.m. J Huhn, D Koenig, M Dorsey
9:15 a.m. J Averbeck, A Wood, D Weber, J Volmer

Saturday, March 1
9:15 a.m. C & M Davey
4:30 p.m. C & B Brauning, J Calardo, E Heiheisel (Fr. Wall)

Sunday, March 2
6:30 a.m.            Rob Ehrhardt (Fr. McCarthy)
8:30 a.m.            T Schirmer, J Flohr, K Branscum, S Gordon (Fr. McCarthy)
10:15 a.m.          A Massa, D Jung, J & B Mercer (Fr. Wall)
12:00 noon         J Andrews, G Luncan, S Francis, J Jackson (Fr. St. George)
7:30 p.m.            J Kenning, P & S Yerger, N Goetzman (Fr. St. George)

Readings for Next Sunday’s Liturgy
1 Sm 16:1b,6-7,10-13a; Eph 5:8-14; Jn 9:1-41

The Tabernacle Flowersthis week are in Remembrance of
Joe Birkenhauer
From Family

The Fridays of Lent are days of abstinence from meat for Catholics 14 years and older. The obligation to do penance is a serious one. People should seek to do more rather than less. Fast and abstinence on the days prescribed should be considered
a minimum response to the Lord’s call to penance and conversion.

Stations of the Cross: During Lent please come to walk with Jesus on His road to Calvary and Crucifixion on Gabbatha (the place of the skull). Stations are at 2:15pm on Mondays and 7:30pm on Fridays.

Confessions: 7-7:30pm Monday, 10-10:30am Wednesday, 3-4:00pm Saturday.

Tuesday Evening Novena: 6:45-7:30pm

Lenten Penance Service at St. Ignatius is Wednesday, March 12 at 7:00pm.

Area Lenten Penance Services In Other Areas
St. Bernard, T.C.                                February 26 - 7:15pm
St. James, W.O.                                 March 1 – 10:00am
Little Flower                                        March 4 – 7:00pm
St. Martin/ at St. Catherine               March 4 – 7:00pm
St. Margaret Mary                               March 11 – 7:00pm
St. Ann                                                 March 17 – 7:30pm

Operation Rice Bowl: Each year St. Ignatius Parish during Lent su pports the work of the Holy Childhood Mission Office and San Jose Parish Medical Clinic through the Rice Bowls. Lenten Calendars and Rice Bowls were given to each child in our grade school. Additional ones are at the church doors. This program gives us the opportunity to share with our world family through prayer, fasting and almsgiving.

RCIA: On the Third Sunday of Lent, the "elect" will be attending the 7:30 Mass for the First Scrutiny. On Wednesday evening, the class is Questions and Answers (Overview of Enlightenment). Please continue to pray for the "elect" during their faith journey.

The Tabernacle Candlethis week is in Remembrance of
Ann Tenhunfeld
From Family

Wedding Banns
Christina Krommer, St. Ignatius and Timothy Hague will marry March 1 at St. Ursula Academy.
Diane March and Johnathan Kissell will marry on March 8 at St. Ignatius.

Blood Pressures will be taken after 4:30 Mass on Saturday, February 23 and after all AM Sunday Masses on February 24 in the Brides Room by the Front Entrance of Church. High Blood Pressure is a risk factor for heart attack and is the greatest single cause of stroke. Have it checked regularly and seek help if it is high.

St. Ignatius’ Parish Mission 2008 – God’s Forgiveness: A RIVER OF GRACE – begins in just 2 weeks! Set aside Monday through Thursday evenings, March 3rd through March 6th from 7:30-8:45pm to participate in this Lenten tradition. A different member of our Pastoral Team will offer their reflection on Scripture and a witness talk will be given by two parishioners each night. Tuesday evening’s service includes the “Via Dolorosa” performed by our liturgical dancers. On Wednesday, the young people who are part of The Reenactment this year give us a glimpse into the story of Peter’s denial. For more details, please see the back of the Mission Prayer Cards in the pews of the Church. Please pray for the success of our Mission. Come, invite a friend!

Our sincerest sympathy is extended to the families of Paul Krueger, son of Robert and Julia; Juan Antonio Casimiro; Virginia Ollinger, wife of Nicholas, mother of Lois Weithorn, Donna (Richard) Day, and Terri (Donald) Brown; and Norbert Reder, father of Jim (Diane). May their families find comfort in knowing they are with God.

The McCreary Outreach Committee is once again collecting formal and prom dresses for the McCreary County High School Prom. Last year we were able to provide 47 dresses due to your generous support. 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 and have been cleaned. Please call Melissa Berling to arrange pick-up or drop-off at her home. Prom is Saturday, May 3rd.

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.

Baptized on February 17, we welcome:
Leah Rose Hile, daughter of Phillip & Jennifer, McFadden Ave.
Keaton Ann Lazarus, daughter of Todd & Kathryn, Timberpoint Dr.

Dear Parishioners,
Here in our local church, God has blessed us with vibrant Catholic ministries for nearly 200 years. Today we continue that tradition with generous hearts as we answer Christ’s call to serve one another. It’s time for you and me to renew our support of Catholic Social Services, lay and ordained ministries education, St. Rita School for the Deaf, retired priests, and chaplains for hospitals, prisons, and college campus ministries.

Please help your parish meet its financial goal for these vital regional ministries. In the next few weeks, you will be hearing more about the Catholic Ministries Appeal. Every penny you contribute to the Appeal supports those specific ministries. No monies are retained by the Archdiocese of Cincinnati for administrative expenses or for any other purpose. In addition, your parish retains 10% of all donations that exceed your goal.

To make your pledge for the Catholic Ministries Appeal, please go to our website at CatholicAppeal.net or use the envelope provided at Mass.

Christ calls us to serve and share with one another. With grateful and generous hearts we respond to further His Kingdom. Thank you for your generous response.
Sincerely yours in Christ,
Buddy La Rosa
Honorary Chair

Please pledge your support for six of our very important regional church ministries, through the Catholic Ministries Appeal. Our parish goal this year is $44,500.00.

You need to know what “UCCF” is! It’s the program entitled “Understanding the Church Christ Founded”! It is a follow up to the Alpha Course BUT is open to ANYONE interested in getting answers to questions they may have about the Catholic Church…it’s history, it’s teachings, it’s sacraments, our mother Mary, controversial or misunderstood issues plus other topics. Starts on March 31st. Pick up a flyer at the exits of Church or at the Parish Office for more information. Questions? Call Deacon Tony

Mass of Healing: Experience Jesus’ healing power. Healing includes the physical, emotional, spiritual, psychological and relational aspects of our lives; it is not limited to a physical cure. In St. Ignatius Church we will have a Mass of Healing on Wednesday, March 5 at 7:30pm. Personal prayer for healing will be available after the Mass. Questions? Call Sister Chris

Well they just canceled school, I am sure all the kids are happy. I am not too sure about all the parents now having to reschedule their day. But it is beautiful out! I enjoy days like this, I enjoy getting out and shoveling a little snow in front of the church and school and greeting people as they fight the elements to put themselves in the presence of Christ. To see such devotion can only make one realize just how special our Church and faith are. That people would fight slippery roads and crazy drivers and the snarled traffic to receive the Sacred Body and Blood.

It is passion, passion that makes people drive through any weather, overcome any traffic to receive such a gift. This happens all the time and not just today, I have had 7:00 am Mass when the weather was much worse and still there are people willing to open up the parish on time and celebrate the sacred liturgy. Passion. Days like this can put us in touch with the greatest passion of all, Christ’s.

We may grumble and complain a little about the inconvenience of days like today but days like today are not really that big of a hassle. Christ faced a much tougher road, one on which he slipped and fell three times and each time got up for you and me. Many of us may have lent a hand to a neighbor or stranger to get a car back on the road or a driveway shoveled. In our own little way we acted just like Simon who helps Christ carry his cross. Little acts of Passion add up and mean a lot.

Yes, I like days like today. And after writing this little reflection I believe I like them even more. The Passion of Christ is always there for us to participate in and celebrate. What may seem ordinary when looked at closer maybe more than they seem. Let us take time this Lent to set some time aside to reflect on our daily lives and highlight those events in the ordinary that make us extraordinary in the eyes of God and His Son. Have a joyful Lent everyone!

A Rachel’s Vineyard weekend retreat for spiritual and emotional healing after abortion will be held in Cincinnati on April 25 – 27, 2008 at the Milford Retreat Center. The confidential, supportive retreat is for anyone hurting inside from abortion. For more information, please call Peggy. You can also visit www.rachelsvineyard.org or call a national toll-free hotline at 1-800-HOPE-4-ME.

Special Exhibit: ‘Sacred Relics’ History of the Irish in Cincinnati is March 1 from 11:00am-7:00pm in Fr. Hilvert Center. It is sponsored by the Ancient Order of Hibernians. Questions? Call Pat Mallory

Journeying with St. Paul: His Life and Theology meets this Monday evening, February 25th in the Parish Office from 7- 8:30pm. Topic : “Life as Participation in Christ.”

The Scarf It Up Club: Please share your new or very gently worn hats, scarves, mittens, gloves, yarn and baby blankets with those less fortunate. Thanks.

St. Ignatius Babysitting Schedule for March 2
Abercrombie Isenogle Lammers Ogilvie

Kiwanis Fish Fry is at the Concession Building behind the Church every Friday during Lent. The hours are 4:30-7:00pm. The menu includes fish sandwiches, fish, shrimp, or chicken dinners. Use the convenient drive-up window for takeout orders or eat inside the building.

Angel Food pick up will be on March lst between 8:30 and 10AM at St. Leo's. To volunteer, call Paul or Geri Tengler

Total Cost of Project 2000 Construction
Part 1, Part 2, Parking Additions, Interest, etc.        $ 8,142,596.98
Debt to the Archdiocese as of 02/20/08                   $    193,924.00
Fund Drive received last week                                   $        842.00
Current Debt to the Archdiocese                                $ 193,082.00

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

Junior Bobcat Night: All 5th and 6th grade girls are invited to Mother of Mercy High School for an evening of fun on Friday, March 7, 6:30-9:00 pm. Check out a great opportunity to experience the Mercy spirit and meet new friends. Go to Mercy's website at www.motherofmercy.org for more details and registration, or call the school at 661-2740.

THANK YOU to all the teachers and parent chaperones who helped with the JH LOCK-IN on Sunday and Monday. There were 172 youth who came for the fun and activities. Wow, 49 chaperones, including the teachers! MercyPlex's staff was very complimentary and appreciative of how our chaperones actually "chaperoned" and were engaged with the students, not to mention how they cleaned up. By 5:15, it didn't look like anyone had been there. Thanks to: Tom Fronk, Lori Fronk, Frank Barlag, Matt Meyer, Tim Foley, Joshua Wellen, Adrienne Merz, Jon Gonzalez, Greg Geckle, Tina Stroube, Nanette Riedinger, Tom Lewnard, Cindy Yauch, Scott Kroeger, Chris Nieto, Don Campbell, Yvette Richter, Andrea Hart, Don Campbell, Denise Guck, Mike Boeckermann, Beth Kemble, Lisa Helmers, Karen Klare, Chris Metzner, Jack Talbott, Lora Huhn, Sheila Stitzel, Tonja Specht, Tom Barnhart, Tony Wagner, Lisa Imhoff , Greg Beckstedt, Kathy Loxterkamp, Joan Junker, Diane Harper, Nancy Flohr, Terri Brinkman, Karen Placke, Jill Klusman, Rita Wood, Sherry Isadore, Larry Koenig, Cathy Allaben, Greg Witzgall, Mike Kruse, Michelle Peters, Jim Griffith, Lori Stansell and Lisa O'Connor.

The next JH YOUTH CELEBRATION with DJ is scheduled for Saturday, March 15, 7:30 PM - 10:00 PM in the Community Center. CHAPERONES are needed for this event. Call the Parish Office to sign up. Thank You!

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The Legion of Mary is trying to locate its vexillium and statue of Mary that are used for prayer meetings. If anyone knows of the whereabouts of these items from the previous Legion, or is willing to donate a statue of Mary, please contact Kara Tencza.

Please mark your calendar for the annual Boy Scout Troop 850 Spaghetti Dinner, Saturday, April 5 from 3:30-7:00pm in the school cafeteria. Tickets will be available in the Parish Office or from a Boy Scout after March 1.

The Ancient Order of Hibernians (AOH) is raffling a trip for two to Ireland, to be given away on St. Patrick’s Day, March 17. Also the AOH is looking for Irish Catholics both men and women, who are interested in their Irish heritage to join their organizations. If interested, please contact Paul Weisgerber or Dave Maher

Adult Collection                                                 $ 23,351.00
Children’s Collection                                                  90.00
Total collection                                                  $ 23,441.00
Budgeted amount for Sunday                        $ 24,500.00

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 March 2
Greg/Lisa Arling                       Mark/Marianne Overberg
John/Jean Barnhorst             Lil Bosse
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)

In January, representatives from 36 parishes in Cincinnati, working with the Social Action, Respect Life, Mission and Worship Offices of the Archdiocese, met at St. Ignatius. All those in attendance were challenged to make the Catholic Church’s Social Teaching better known in their parishes. These teachings should serve as excellent guidelines for the people involved in various social ministries throughout the archdiocese. Among the most obvious approaches to addressing the above challenge for those of us at St. Ignatius Parish is to begin by utilizing the space in the Sunday bulletins and the INSIGHT to highlight Catholic Social Teaching. The U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops has written a concise summary taken from papal, conciliar, and Episcopal documents and entitled it, “Seven Themes from Catholic Social Teaching.” Next week we will begin sharing these teachings with what the bishops consider to be the very foundation of the church’s moral vision for society; namely, “Life and Dignity of the Human Person.” Look for brief accounts of the other six themes in the Sunday bulletins in the weeks ahead. Questions? Call Bill Re

Awards
We would like to congratulate St. Ignatius Eagle Scout Christopher Holter, the son of Greg & Terry Holter. Christopher is a senior at Purcell Marian High School and will be attending Cincinnati State next fall. Christopher joins his brother Kenny also an Eagle Scout. Great Job, Christopher

The La Salle Baseball Boosters are sponsoring a dance to benefit the High School baseball teams. The dance will be March 14th at the Nathaniel Greene Lodge from 7:30-12:00. There will be dancing to the DJ, games of chance, open bar, food from Skyline and Blondies Bar & Grill, horsdevours and a lot of fun. For just $30.00 per person you can help support LaSalle baseball and have a great time. The dance is open to anyone over 21. Checks can be sent to the baseball office at LaSalle High School. Include a return address and phone number so we can mail or drop off tickets to you.

St. John Passion Play: Performance locations/dates/times
Lockland Christian Church – 231 Mill St.
Sunday, February 24 - 3:00pm
Saturday, March 1 – 7:00pm
Sunday, March 2 – 3:00pm
St. Augustine Church – 1839 Euclid Ave. Covington, KY
Saturday, March 8 – 7:00pm
Sunday, March 9 – 3:00pm
Saturday, March 15 – 7:00pm
Sunday, March 16 – 3:00pm

The Women’s Christ Renews Weekend: Our spiritual weekend is this February 23rd and 24th. As a parish, please pray for the women receiving this year: Kathy Weeks, Amy Mechley, Kathy Johansing, Anita Curley, Elaine Kroger, Joan Steiner, Molly Johantgen, Cindy Carter, Tina Kreimer, Ann Erhardt, Pat Veeneman, Joyce Lake, Judy Meyer, Shari Battaglia, Theresa Wilson, Joan Junker, and Teresa Herrmann. The giving team #34 is: Traci Abercrombie, Deidre Brickner, Anne Duffy, Vickie Golinar, Colleen Grosheim, Michelle Houchens, Lora Huhn, Paula Knaley, Amy Kramer, Brenda McClanahan, Mary Mersch, Deanne Poli, Julie Paul, Karen Rahn, Cathy Sanders, Eileen Schell, Amy Schmitt, Shelly Schwartz, Linette Thornbury, and Kris Wickemeier.

Wellness Tips:
BODY: Don’t be a couch potato, get out and take a walk around the neighborhood.
MIND: Make a new friend.
SPIRIT: Be the first to forgive.

Parish Health Ministry: Addiction is common in many of our families. Members won’t talk about it because they feel powerless to stop it. They deny those feelings, their hurt, sadness, fear and anger resulting in depression, anxiety and isolation. There is help. You need to take the first step if it is affecting your family. One way is:
What: Straight Talk on addiction in the Family, featuring Claudia Black.
When: 12:30-3:30pm March 9 – (The program for professionals continues until 5:30pm.)
Where: Sheraton Cincinnati North Hotel, 11320 Chester Rd. Sharonville.
Cost: $20; $25 after March 5. (Professionals: $70, $85 after March 5).
Questions? Call

The Greater Cincinnati Performing Arts Society: Fusing classical, rock, blues, jazz, world music, progressive, and quintessential California surf music, the California Guitar Trio’s stunning virtuosity and sly sense of humor have earned them a rabid following. They will be joined on stage with Jazz guitarist Fareed Haque and vocalist April Aliosio. The concert is at the Seton Performance Hall on Saturday, March 8 at 8:00pm. Tickets cost $20 and can be purchased online at www.gcparts.org. Proceeds from this concert will go to help Catholic elementary schools. Questions? Call Jenny Bates

The Fine Arts Department of Mother of Mercy High School proudly presents ‘The Miracle Worker’ the dramatic story of Helen Keller and her teacher, Annie Sullivan. Performances are on Friday and Saturday, February 29 and March 1 at 8 p.m. and Sunday, March 2 at 7 p.m. in the Sister Mary Carlos Theatre. All seats are reserved, $8 for adults and $7 for students. Call the school to order tickets at (513) 661-2740.

Prayer Shawl Ministry has a prayer shawl for anyone experiencing medical or emotional difficulties. A prayer shawl is a knitted or crocheted garment that has been prayed over and is beautifully wrapped with a prayer card attached. If you would like to receive one or become part of the ministry, please contact Lora Huhn.

THANK YOU: This bulletin is furnished to the Parish without charge. The advertisements that appear completely defray all publishing costs with which the church would otherwise be burdened. Please patronize these sponsors as a thank you for their kind generosity.