Weekly Bulletin
February 3, 2008
Monday,
7:00 a.m. Dale
Burns – Russ & Jo Ann Waters
9:15 a.m.
Int. of Ralph Luebbe - Sue
Tuesday,
7:00 a.m. Albert
Weller – The Bresler Family
9:15 a.m. Alfred
Flynn (Birthday) – Shirley Flynn
Wednesday, ASH WEDNESDAY
7:00 a.m. Mildred
Brazel – Paul & Annette Niehaus
9:15 a.m. Mark
Schnorbus – Mary Lee Bogenschutz
2:00 p.m. Virginia
Yearout (Birthday) – Jim & Geri Kummer
7:00 p.m. Don
Rechel (Anniversary) - Ina
Thursday,
7:00 a.m. Bernadette
Gross – The Benjamin Family
9:15 a.m. Int.
of Miss Angie Scarlato – Room 206
Friday,
7:00 a.m. John
Flanigan – Vincent G Rack Family
9:15 a.m. Omer
Frey (Birthday) – The Frey Family
Saturday, February 9
7:00 a.m. Communion
Service
9:15 a.m. Paul
Horgan – Ruth & Family
4:30 p.m. Esther
Haffey – Nancy & Ray Ellert Girls Basketball Mass
Sunday, February 10
6:30 a.m. Ethel
Topicz – Mary Ellen
8:30 a.m. Living
& Deceased Members of St. Ignatius Parish
10:15 a.m. Vincent
Bonavita – Frank & Pat Posinski
12:00 noon Dr.
Elliott Hilsinger – Limle Family
7:30 p.m. Lois
Zang (Birthday) - Family
Servers For the Week of February
Monday, Tuesday
7:00 a.m. J
Wilson, J Bellman
9:15 a.m. C
Spears, K Branscum, E Heine
Wednesday, Ash Wednesday
7:00 a.m. A
Scherch, A Kemble, S Selvidge
9:15 a.m. A
Overberg, L Boeckerman, H Smith, S Bode
2:00 p.m. C
Ginn, K Pyle, L Deyhle
7:30 p.m. E
Wuestefeld, J Taphorn
Thursday, Friday
7:00 a.m. S
Gordon, T Herzog, S Pieper, S Archdeacon
9:15 a.m. A
Stevens, M Gulasy, P Weidner
Saturday, February 9
9:15 a.m. E
Wuestefeld, J Taphorn
4:30 p.m. M
& H Dorsey, A Bierbaum, S Bode (Fr. McCarthy)
Sunday, February 10
6:30 a.m. D
Wagner (Fr. McCarthy)
8:30 a.m. D
Bonavita, E Zernich, J Kathmann, A Guck (Fr. McCarthy)
10:15 a.m. S
Fronk, M Eveleigh, T & B Berrens (Fr. Wall)
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. McCarthy
Anyone interested in serving 6:30am Sunday Mass once a month, please call the Parish Office (661-6565).
The Tabernacle Flowersthis week are in Remembrance of
Ken Reis (Birthday)
From Maureen
Ash Wednesday, February 6 marks the beginning of the penitential
Season of Lent. Ash Wednesday and Good Friday are days of abstinence
from meat and days of fast; that is, limited to one full meal. The other
Fridays of the Season of Lent are days of abstinence from meat. The
laws of abstinence binds all Catholics 14 years of age and older. The
law of fasting binds all Catholics from their 18th birthday until their
59th birthday. Mass Schedule for Ash Wednesday is:
7:00am
9:15am
2:00pm
7:30pm
On Ash Wednesday a second collection will be taken to aid the church in Central and Eastern Europe. They have repeatedly expressed gratitude for the financial support from their American sisters and brothers. Proceeds go to support seminaries, social service programs, youth ministry, church restoration, and the spread of Gospel.
Ash Wednesday Eucharistic Adoration – There will be Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament after 9:15 Mass with rosary and confessions. Adoration will end at 1:00pm due to the 2:00pm mass for this day.
February 6th – Ash Wednesday Soup Supper: It has been a tradition for many years at St. Ignatius that we provide a dinner consisting of vegetable soup, peanut butter/jelly sandwiches, coffee, etc. We ask that those who attend give a contribution equal to a night out at a medium priced restaurant. There is, however, no monetary requirement. Most of the proceeds will be donated to Catholic Relief services. Food will be served in the school cafeteria beginning at 5:30pm. Fr. Ben Urmstron, S.J. will begin his presentation at 6:30pm and conclude by 7:15pm. Afterwards many of those present head over to church for the evening Ash Wednesday Mass which begins at 7:30pm. Please make a special effort to attend this year’s annual Ash Wednesday Soup Supper. You will enjoy good company, learn about Catholic Church Social Teaching, and help those in need.
The “Little Black Books” are coming to St. Ignatius!
Make these wonderful meditations part of your spiritual life this Lent.
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 Easter. The books will be at the doors of the Church
beginning Ash Wednesday.
Angels on Wheels needs volunteers who can take people to church on Sunday, or to local Dr.’s, store, etc. If you are able to help call Teresa Denton or Ann Duffy
The Tabernacle Candlethis week is in Remembrance of
Fred Holtgrefe
From Family
The first financial kick-off for Catholic Ministries Appeal (CMA) is parish commitment week-end (February 16/17). Pledge envelopes will be in the pews on this week-end. All CMA monies fund six ministries to include pastoral education (seminarians, deacons, and lay pastoral ministers), Catholic Social Services, St. Rita School for the Deaf, chaplains for hospitals and prisons, retired archdiocesan priests, and college campus ministries. For the first time, donors will have the opportunity to make electronic payments by credit card and automatic bank drafts from checking and savings accounts. Please be generous and share. A second collection envelope for CATHOLIC MINISTRIES APPEAL (CMA), formerly called the Archdiocesan Fund Drive, will be taken at all the Masses the week-end of March 1 & 2.
Healing Service: Come and 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. Here in St. Ignatius church we will have a Healing Service on Wednesday, February 13 at 7:30pm. Personal prayer for healing will be available during the Service. Questions? Call Sister Chris
The Worship Commission would appreciate response from our fellow parishioners regarding our services and celebrations during Advent and the Christmas season, which lasts through the Baptism of our Lord. Please share your ideas regarding liturgy (dramatizations), rituals, call to worship with gifts, etc.), décor and environment, music and liturgical movement, special services (reconciliation and adoration) and the “little blue books”. If you have any comments or suggestions on ways to improve our worship, or if you would like to affirm our efforts, please call Pat Zirkelbach. Through your input and the guidance of His Holy Spirit, we strive to serve the St. Ignatius Community with the best possible worship.
Kiwanis Fish Fry at the Concession Building behind the Church begins Ash Wednesday, February 6 and continues 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.
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 February 3
The Kiefer Family
Baptized on January 27, we welcome:
Grace Marie Dowd, daughter of Joe & Becky, Oakcreek
Zachary Michael Davidson, son of Wesley & Regina, Tiverton
Ln.
Tristan James Slouffman, son of Richard & Susan, Monte Vista
Dr.
Marci Christine Terrell, daughter of Timothy & Kathrin, Breckenridge
Respect Life News: St. Ignatius Respect Life members meet Tuesday, February 19 at 7:00pm in the Parish Office. Topics include: our annual Bake Sale to support moms and babies, and Project 5000 to stock the pantry of Mercy Franciscan at St. John Social Service Center so families won’t go hungry this Spring. Good things are happening, be a part!
As Catholics we believe that prayer is the most powerful response to the evil of abortion. The annual Way Of Love Walk takes place three consecutive Sundays beginning March 2 at Burnet Woods. Participants meet at 2:00, and walk together on behalf of all involved with abortion. This lent experience is worthy of your time, carefully planned, and is especially meaningful. All St. Ignatius parish members are encouraged to attend one or all of the walks.
Several Pregnancy Centers are able to serve their clients due in part to the generosity of our parish members through our fund raisers and annual baby shower. There are also several members of our Church who give generously of their time as volunteers. Please consider joining this elect group of care givers to any of the pregnancy care centers. Old St. Mary Pregnancy Center often requests assistance, and staff and clients eager for your help, whether it is once a week or once a month. Jenny Wendling (661-6764) can answer any of your questions.
There will be a workshop for new Eucharistic Ministers on Tuesday, February 26. Anyone interested in becoming a Eucharistic Minister should come to that meeting.
Our sincerest sympathy is extended to the family of Bobby Nicholas, husband of Lynda, father of Jeffrey and Amy. May his family find comfort in knowing he is with God.
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.
Lady Golfers Needed: Golden Tee at Tri-County is looking for Lady Golfers for our Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday morning leagues. If interested, please call Hilda Priessman at Golden Tee
A Few Words
From
Fr. Pete
Well it is Super Bowl Sunday and I am picking the Giants to win. I know this is going against the common opinion but I like being the rebel. And speaking of the Super Bowl we sort of had a super bowl week here at St. I’s. It was Catholic Schools week around the Archdiocese. The kids did a wonderful job with the all school Mass, we had puppet shows, celebrated those in our society that serve others with selflessness and sacrifice.
We had our State of School Address by Mr. Reilly, in which he said things are going great, and I agree. The school’s test scores are the highest ever, the enrollment is up for a 12th year in a row, truly amazing! But I was a little depressed at the low number of parents. Maybe since it is known that the state of the school is off the charts, we might be taking it for granted. It takes continued involvement and cooperation of both parent and teacher and staff to make this school what it is. So when possible please take an active role in the PTO, school and parent meetings and those programs that help us keep tuition low – such as BINGO. With such a larger number of families in our school, you would be surprised at the low number that helps out the parish and the school at this fund raising event. All we ask is 1 weekend every 9 to 10 weeks. Please contact Barb in the Parish Office (661-6565) if you are able to help.
PRS, with the guidance of Kris and her army of helpers and wonderful volunteers continues to provide excellent Catholic formation to kids. With just as much effort and devotion our kids are being prepared to live lives of service to God and neighbor. Our 2nd and 7th graders are readying themselves to receive the sacraments of 1st Eucharist and Confirmation, a truly exciting time and event for them!
Once again thank you, all of you for supporting our education
efforts here at St. Ignatius through you generous support of our Sunday
Offering and help in the classroom and cafeteria. God Bless and understand
that all of us are charged with the education of our children in the ways
of faith.
Fr. Pete
Please join the entire Cursillo community in praying for the 15 men from our parish who will be participating in the Cursillo weekend next Thursday, February 7th thru Sunday, February 10th. Joe Grote, Tony Redden, and Deacon Tony Gagliarducci will be on the leadership team and Tom Federle, Bill Dowdy, Mike Hackman, Pete Hoffman, Ken Amend, Greg Otis, Steve Trimble, Steve Ruhe, Robert Wood, Craig Haberthy, Len Auberger and Fr. Peter St. George will be the “babe chicks” receiving the Cursillo method. Please keep these men in your prayers throughout this week. Questions? Call Joe Grote
New Lectors’ Schedules are available at church this weekend.
The Women of St. Ignatius Christ Renews His Parish Team #34 would like to introduce ourselves to the parish community. We invite women of the parish who have yet to experience this wonderful weekend to join us February 23rd and 24th. We strongly urge you to consider taking this time for yourself to grow deeper in your faith with the added bonus of getting to know other faith-filled women of our parish. There is limited availability, so call now if you are interested! You may contact Karen Rahn or Lora Huhn (Invitation Coordinators) for more information or to reserve your spot for the weekend. Space is limited so it is important to secure your spot today. We are eager to pass this experience on to others and look forward to witnessing the many transformations that come as a result of the special time together.
Divorced, widowed, separated men – past or present So, you ever wish you could talk to someone who really understands because they’ve been through it? Each Wednesday at 7:00pm in the Parish Offices a group of men who have been there meet for this purpose. Sometimes we help someone else, sometimes we help ourselves. Stop by sometime when you are interested in doing either. Call Ron Kathmann for more details
Total Cost of Project 2000 Construction
Part 1, Part 2, Parking Additions, Interest, etc. $
8,142,596.98
Debt to the Archdiocese as of 01/23/08
$ 197,296.00
Fund Drive received last week $
256.00
Current Debt to the Archdiocese $
197,040.00
Thank You For Your Support!
YOUTH NEWS
JUST A REMINDER: ALL STUDENTS who lector and serve at Mass – PLEASE SIGN IN.
Girls Basketball Mass is Saturday, February 9 at 4:30pm.
Market Day order forms are due Wednesday, February 6th. This month order any three cookie dough items and receive free chocolate milk. Questions? Call Christy Weber
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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 February 10
Weidner
Fitzgerald
Hardig Winchester
St. Ignatius Girls Basketball 2008 Tournament is scheduled February 14 through March 1. Fourth thru High School teams are scheduled to play. Come out and cheer the girls. The American Idol theme night of February 23rd will be a blast. Raffle prizes as well as Business and Family sponsorships are needed. Call Steve Geiler
Wedding Anniversaries: All couples celebrating their Golden or Silver Wedding Anniversaries during 2008 should contact the Parish Office by February 8 to register for the Parish and Archdiocesan celebrations. The Parish celebration this year will be World Marriage Weekend, February 16/17.
Congratulations to the 7th & 8th grade A volleyball team who came in 1st place at the McAuley tournament. The team consisted of Corrine Bachman, Micaela Bresler, Halley Deyhle, Leah Gagnon, Mallory Grein, Julie Kenning, Libby Odenbeck, Jenna Priessman, and Joey Sablehaus. The team was coached by Sue Vulhop and Amy Berwanger. Congratulations and thanks for a great season.
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
Adult Collection
$ 25,933.00
Children’s Collection
90.00
Total collection
$ 26,023.00
Budgeted amount for Sunday
$ 24,500.00
Bingo
$ 1,195.00
Concession Profit
$ 67.00
P.A.C.E.
Sales
$ 1,995.00
Profit to St. I’s
$ 105.00
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 February 10
Shannon Heine
Jeff/Lisa
Wynn
Lori Thole
Barb Whalen
Ellen/Mike Reed
Chris/Amy
Reddy
Earl Kreimer
Missy Yerger
Valerie Helton
Joe
Guck
Greg Wolber
Jason Lesko/Amy Meyer
Greg Geckle
Julie/Greg Turner
Mickey Merritt
Cathy Sanders
Scott/Julie Currie
Vicky 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)
Bridges meets this Monday, February 4th in the Parish Office from 7-8:30pm. Topic: “Praying out of the Roots of your own Life.” Next session is February 18th. Mark your calendar for the next session of Journeying with St. Paul: His Life and Theology on Monday, February 11th. Topic: “The Crucified and theRrisen One.” Questions? Call Sr. Lucy.
Angel Food: Currently, food orders are taken in the Parish Office for Angel Food during day shift. For $30.00, one can order about $65.00 worth of food. The current menu is posted in the entrance of the Parish Office. Orders will be taken by Jim Sicking after the 4:30 Mass on Feb. 9 and Feb. 16. The next date for pick up is March l at St. Leo's.
DISCOVER: We are a 20’s/30’s Christian based group designed to grow together and walk this journey with one another. Next meeting will be February 5 at 7:30pm in the Fr. Gratsch Room (Room A), where we will be discussing the Lenten season. Questions?? Please contact Rod or Andrea
Attention: Men of St. Ignatius Parish - Does life seem to be “piling on” and just getting too complicated? Are you new to St. Ignatius and looking for a way to better connect with the St. I’s family? Christ Renews His Parish (CRHP) Team #32 invites you to a day and a half of retreat and renewal of your faith on February 16/17. The CRHP “weekend” is an opportunity to meet other men from the Parish and to begin the process of developing a relationship with Jesus that will allow Him to provide you with the guidance, comfort and support that only the King of Kings can give. Please consider attending this weekend of renewal. For details, please contact John Overberg (Invitations Coordinator) or James Flynn at for more details. We promise that those who decide to attend will be glad they did! Team 32: James Flynn, John Overberg, Bill Frietsch, Brian Lammers, Brian LeCount, Scott Paternek, Mike Reed, Rodney Reupert, Larry Schwartz, Jerry Selvidge, Matt Smith, Steve Winchester.
Spring Sports Sign-Ups: Boys Volleyball, Girls Softball, and Boys
and Girls Track & Field: Sign-ups for spring sports will be in Hilvert
Center on: Saturday, February 9th from 10:00am- 12:00 noon;
Wednesday, February 13th from 5-7:00pm. Registration forms may be
filled out in advance by going to http://www.sainti.org/athletics/signupsheetforsports.pdf.
Cost* to participate:
Boys Volleyball (Grades 4-8) $45.00
Girls Softball (Instructional Grades 1-2) $25.00
Girls Softball (Grades 3-8) $45.00
Track & Field (Grades 1-8) $45.00
*an additional $50 fee may be charged to those families who
haven’t yet joined the St. Ignatius Athletic Association for the
current school year.
For more information, contact:
Tim Partin (Boys Volleyball)
Peggy Schmucker (Girls Softball)
Jenny Hilvert (Girls Softball)
Jim Waters (Track & Field)
RCIA: On the 4th Sunday of Ordinary Time, the catechumens and candidates will be dismissed during the Noon Mass for Scripture Study. On Ash Wednesday, Sr. Lucy will be the catechist for the Retreat. Mystagogia members will be attending Mass, and they are meeting afterwards in Room C for a video. Please remember to keep the catechumens, candidates, personal sponsors, parish sponsors, and team members in your daily prayers.
The St. Leo's Pantry is low on the following items: peanut butter, canned meats, toilet paper, bar soap, shampoo, toothpaste, powered laundry detergent, tuna, and the funds to operate the freezers. Please drop the items off in the metal containers in the Parish Office. Donations can be sent directly to St. Leo's or drop in the collection basket marked for St. Leo’s. St. Leo's thanks everyone for their generous donations at Thanksgiving and Christmas season.
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
Alumni We challenge You! The students and teachers have collected $1,094.00 on Spirit Wear Friday to support the Cincinnati Children’s Hospital Medical Center Cancer Camp. We would like to challenge you to meet (or beat) our donation. As many of you are aware, a number of our present and former students have benefited from the services of CHMC. Here is a bit of info about the camp. Camp is July 2008 at Camp Joy, near Wilmington, OH for 1 week. The children swim, canoe, do crafts, play ball games, have water balloon fights, roast marshmallows and sleep in tents and cabins! But, these kids also receive their chemotherapy medicines and treatments at camp. The camp has a medicine cabin where the nurses and doctors see the patients in-between activities.
Camp is for patients with cancer, sickle cell anemia, and hemophilia. Children ages 6 years to high school can attend camp. The cost to send a patient to Camp Joy is about $500.00. Some of our families are unable to send their son/daughter to camp without financial support from the Hematology/Oncology Division. The money we raise with the community and local schools provides the opportunity for the patients to experience summer camp while in treatment.
Please make checks payable to CHMC or St. Ignatius School and place in an envelope marked “Cancer Camp”. You can turn them in at the Parish or School Office. Questions? Call Debbie Colina. The deadline is February 17th. Let the challenge begin!
The Great Cincinnati Performing Arts Society is bringing Richard Thompson to Seton High School on Tuesday, February 5 at 8:00pm. The show has been receiving 5-star reviews around the world. Proceeds support Catholic education. Tickets are $25.00 and can be purchased on line at www.gcparts.org or at the door. Questions? Call Jenny Bates.
“Xavier Women’s Basketball church Bulletin Game”: Bring your church bulletin to the Xavier Women’s Basketball Game on Sunday, February 17th at Cintas Center and you’ll receive $2.00 off the regular ticket price. Tickets will be only $5 for adults and $3 for youth ages 17 and under. Tip-off is scheduled for 12:00pm. Xavier University will also be raising awareness about breast cancer that game. Fans in attendance are encouraged to wear pink to the game.
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