St. Ignatius of Loyola Weekly Bulletin

Monday
7:00 a.m. Raymond Greene - Family
9:15 a.m. George Fox Sr. – Ed Vonderbrink

Tuesday
7:00 a.m.                            Marie Kock (Birthday) - Lois
9:15 a.m.                            Carl Bross – Mary
11:00 a.m.                          Senior’s Lenten Mass

Wednesday
7:00 a.m. Roger Spieser – The Holy Spirit Prayer Group
9:15 a.m. Rosemary Brown – St. Ignatius Bereavement

Thursday
7:00 a.m. Patricia Ray – The Dick Dagenbach Family
9:15 a.m. Betty Rensing – JoAnn Koch

Friday
7:00 a.m. Joan Bertenger – Marian & Bob Niehaus
9:15 a.m. John Warken - Family

Saturday, March 8
7:00 a.m.                            Communion Service
9:15 a.m.                            Howard Wittekind – Jimmy & Bill Telford
4:30 p.m.                            Angelo Dattomo (Anniversary) – Family
6:30 p.m.                            Marek & Kissell Wedding

Sunday, March 9
6:30 a.m.                            Omer Frey – The Frey Family
8:30 a.m.                            Living & Deceased Members of St. Ignatius Parish
10:15 a.m.                          Sr. Emmanuel Bartels, C.D.P. – Jean Martin Community
12:00 noon                         William Rennekamp – Tom & Barb Evans & Family
7:30 p.m.                            Dick Bucher – Carol & Steve Pieper

Monday, Tuesday
7:00 a.m. D Meymann, P Bellman, B Yauch
9:15 a.m. C Otis, K Rajagopal, K Unkrich

Wednesday
7:00 a.m. E Diersing, B Stansell, M Paul
9:15 a.m. E Eustaquio, J Flohr, M Grein

Thursday, Friday
7:00 a.m. C Geiler, C Bachmann, L Gagnon
9:15 a.m. E Bates, D Pfeiffer, M Wenning

Saturday, March 8
9:15 a.m.                            E Wuestefeld, J Taphorn
4:30 p.m.                            J Brinkman, E Eveleigh, M Hautman (Fr. St. George)
6:30 p.m.                            (Wedding) T & D Minich

Sunday, March 9
6:30 a.m.                            D Wagner (Fr. Wall)
8:30 a.m.                            D Bonavita, E Zernich, J Kathmann, A Guck (Fr. McCarthy)
10:15 a.m.                          D,A,A, Hart, P Leonhardt (Fr. St. George)
12:00 noon                         C Spears, S Pieper, A Kemble, A Scherch (Fr. McCarthy)
7:30 p.m. E                         Garbon, Z Kuhn, J Garbon, D Weber (Fr. Wall)

The Tabernacle Flowers this week are in Remembrance of
Mary Ann Talbot
From Family

St. Ignatius’ Parish Mission 2008 – God’s Forgiveness: A RIVER OF GRACE. 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!

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: 6:30-7:15pm

Lenten Penance Service at St. Ignatius is Wednesday, March 12 at 7:00pm.
Lenten Penance Services In Other Areas
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 supports 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.

The Tabernacle Candle this week is in Remembrance of
John Sandhas
From Joan & Chuck Bick

Wedding Banns
Diane Marek and Jonathan Kissell will marry on March 8 at St. Ignatius.

RCIA: On the Fourth Sunday of Lent, the "elect" will be attending the 10:15am Mass for the Second Scrutiny and Presentation of the Creed. On March 5, Len Johansing is the catechist for Review of Holy Week. In addition, there will be time for Q & A. Mystagogia members will be meeting at 7:30pm in Room C. Please pray for the "elect" during their faith journey.

The Men of the Sacred Hearts of Jesus & Mary and The Legion of Mary will be at St. I’s on March 8th & 9th to present the Enthronement Program to St. I’s parish. There will be a 5 minute talk after each mass and literature available by Fr. Wall’s confessional. There will be a display of Images of the Sacred Hearts for those who need one to enthrone their home, apartment, etc. Questions? Call Tony Thornbury or Jim Sunderhaus

Our sincerest sympathy is extended to the family of Edwin Branscum, father of Chip (Kim), grandfather of Emily, Katie & Michael. May his family find comfort in knowing he is with God.

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 HILVERT CENTER is the Mass of Healing on Wednesday, March 5 at 7:30pm. Personal prayer for healing will be available after the Mass. Questions? Call Sister Chris.

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

Baptized on February 24, we welcome:
Natalie Marie Swails, daughter of Christopher and Jeanine, Ridgewood Ave.
Eleanor Catherine Murphy, daughter of Ryan & Sandra, Chance Dr.
Caleb James Olliges, son of William & Rebekah, W. North Bend Rd.

Please pledge your support for six of our very important regional church ministries, through the Catholic Ministries Appeal. 100% of your contribution goes to Catholic Social Services, campus ministries, lay and ordained ministries education, St. Rita School for the Deaf, support of our retired priests, and chaplains for our hospitals and prisons. 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

Catholic Teaching on the Life and Dignity of the Human Person: Every human person is created in the image and likeness of God. Therefore, each person’s life and dignity must be respected, whether that person is an innocent unborn child in a mother’s womb, whether that person worked in the World Trade Center or a market in Baghdad, or even whether that person is a convicted criminal on death row. We believe that every human life is sacred from conception to natural death, that people are more important than things, and that the measure of every institution is whether it protects and respects the life and dignity of the human person. – USCCB Administrative Committee, Faithful Citizenship: A Catholic Call to Political Responsibility, p.13

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.

Lent is in full swing here at St. I’s and this week we have a number of events for all of you to come and take part in. The 1st is…………

Fr. Phillip Chavez, a priest of the Society of Our Lady of the Most Holy Trinity, the same congregation of Fr. John Corapi, and one of the main speakers at this year’s Catholic Men’s Fellowship of Greater Cincinnati, is at St. Ignatius of Loyola Sunday, March 2nd.

When: Sunday, March 3, 2008 at 3:30 pm to 4:30 pm
Invited: Men of ALL ages
Where: St. Ignatius Catholic Church

Fr. Chavez has spoken throughout the US on these topics, while networking with men’s groups in various states. Also, he is currently collaborating with the Knights of Columbus, offering workshops for their members on the vision and the spirit of their founder, Fr. Michael McGivney.

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The Second Lenten Event is our Parish Mission led and directed by our parish staff.

Come and listen to the Lenten message of Forgiveness and share prayer and fellowship. Monday till Thursday we will be looking at many ways God calls us to forgive others and ourselves.

Last year’s Parish Mission was a great success and we only hope to build on this. Make this Lent a season of greater insight and understanding of God’s Passion in our life!

Senior Reminder: The Senior Lenten Mass will be at 11:00am on March 11 followed by the general meeting. Our delicious pot-luck lunch has been postponed until April 1 meeting. Join us for fun and fellowship.

The Scarf It Up Club: March winds blow hard and cold. Those less fortunate need your kindness. Please drop off at the Parish Office your hats, gloves, scarves, mittens, and yarn.

St. Ignatius Babysitting Schedule for March 9
Kramer Coleman Flynn Fitzgerald

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 Orders: The next Distribution date is March 29 at St. Leo's. Orders are taken in St. I's Parish Office during the daytime hours or after the 4:30 Mass. For $30.00, anyone can order between $60.00 - $70.00 worth of food.

Total Cost of Project 2000 Construction
Part 1, Part 2, Parking Additions, Interest, etc.        $ 8,142,596.98
Debt to the Archdiocese as of 02/27/08                   $    193,082.00
Fund Drive received last week                                   $        398.00
Current Debt to the Archdiocese                                $ 192,684.00

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.

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.

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

Adult Collection                                                 $ 25,775.00
Children’s Collection                                                  87.00
Total collection                                                  $ 25,862.00
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 9
John/Barb Meese                                  Jerry/Lisa Russell
Sue Wilkins                                            Abigail Barlion
Pat Sucher                                              Shannon O’Brien
Ted/Dianne Grievenkamp                   Jenny Beckstedt
Nancy Papania                                      Steve Jung
Amy Muddiman                                      Ted/Donna Mechley
Dan Seig                                                 Bernie/Colleen Karwisch
Marlene Lohbeck                                   Mary Ann Bosse
Colleen Lohbeck                                    Katie Rischman

*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)

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, hors d’evours and a lot of fun. For just $30.00 per person you can help support La Salle baseball and have a great time. The dance is open to anyone over 21. Checks can be sent to the baseball office at La Salle 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

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.

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

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.

Catholic Speaker and NBC The Apprentice Star, Tarek Saab, to Speak at Tickets Sports Cafe in Covington, KY with the acclaimed Fr. Philip Chavez. The night will be hosted by Deacon Jason Bedel of Mt St. Mary's Seminary. Please come and enjoy dinner and drinks before the start time. Admission is FREE!!! Seating is limited and expected to fill up quickly so get there early.

The inspiring talks begin at 7:30pm on Monday March 3rd, 2008 at Tickets Sports Cafe in Covington, KY. FREE ADMISSION and full dinner menu! Tarek Saab ~ www.TSaab.com Fr. Philip Chavez www.frphillipchavez.org. For more information please contact www.CMGbooking.com.

Wellness Tips:
BODY: Make an appointment for your physical.
MIND: Create a memorable moment with a friend.
SPIRIT: Take time to reflect on your life.

Respect Life News: Bake and Buy! April 12th & 13th. Delicious home baked breads, scrumptious rolls, and sweet desserts are your reward for a donation to our local pregnancy centers. We wish to fill our tables with your favorite cookies and cakes, so please find your best recipes and give that stirring arm a workout! Thanks in advance for sharing your baking talents and your generosity with the Respect Life Committee. We’ll see you in the parish lobby after Masses April 12 & 13th. Swap baby stories while savoring chocolaty cookies.

Looking for your place in the Parish? You are welcome to join the Respect Life Committee, committed to promoting sanctity of life through education, service and prayer. Our next meeting is April 22 at 7:00pm and all are welcome.

Project 5000 is a long standing tradition in our parish, based on Jesus’ multiplication of the loaves of bread and fishes. It is a way to share our blessings with others. Parish members are invited to donate groceries for distribution to the poor at Mercy Franciscan at St. John’s in Over-The-Rhine. After Palm Sunday Masses shopping bags and grocery lists will be available at the doors of our church, and filled bags are returned to a truck to the church parking lot on Holy Thursday. Thank you in advance for your generosity.

“Walk With Me, Talk With Me”, the Way of Love Walk is also an annual tradition, an opportunity to express our sorrow to God for the devastating loss of human lives from abortion. Keep company with prayerful people as we take time to pray the rosary during Lent beginning at 2pm at Burnet Woods near U.C.’s campus on Sunday afternoons, March 2, 9 and 16.

Watch Special EWTN Holy Week and Easter Programming: Join EWTN in remembering Christ’s love for us through His Passion, Death and Resurrection. During Holy Week and Easter, EWTN brings you special Programming and Live Easter Masses from Rome and The Basilica of the National Shrine in Washington, DC. Turn your radio to 740AM.

CUMC PRESCHOOL REGISTRATION: Cheviot United Methodist Church Preschool, 3820 Westwood Northern Blvd. Open registration for the 2008-2009 school year will be Saturday, March 8 from 9-11 a.m. Registration for families enrolled in past years will be Friday, March 7 at 10:00 a.m.