St. Ignatius of Loyola Weekly Bulletin

Monday
7:00 a.m. Gene Hamons – Joe & Joleen Coffaro
9:15 a.m. Janice Donohue – Vincent G Rack Family

Tuesday
7:00 a.m. Bertha Gerdeman – Sisters of Divine Providence
9:15 a.m. Janet Teepe – Holy Spirit Prayer Group

Wednesday
7:00 a.m. Int. of Loretta Brausch (Birthday) – Love, Roberta
9:15 a.m. Marcella Umberg – The Murphy Family

Thursday
7:00 a.m. Mary Sue Ruehl – Sue Hurley
9:15 a.m. Edna Davis (Anniversary) - Family

Friday
7:00 a.m. Barbara Harvey – Jerry & Walter Gruenemeier
9:15 a.m. John Timmers (Birthday) – Don & Rosemary

Saturday, March 29
7:00 a.m.                      Communion Service
9:15 a.m.                      Rosemary Kleinholz
4:30 p.m.                      Joseph Aloe (Anniversary) – Marianne
6:30 p.m.                      Schwab & Gassaway Wedding

Sunday, March 30
6:30 a.m.                      Living & Deceased Members of St. Ignatius Parish
8:30 a.m.                      John E. Golay – Mary Ellen Koehne
10:15 a.m.                    Int. of Ed & Margie Emmerling – Marlene Huff
12:00 p.m.                    Brian Solzsmon – The Dan Ruberg Family
7:30 p.m.                      Anthony Perrino – Mary Ellen Koehne

Monday, Tuesday
7:00 a.m. C Criswell, K Lovett, H Geckle
9:15 a.m. M Woodard, M VanSant, A Urig

Wednesday
7:00 a.m. S Glassmeyer, B Anderson, S Massengale
9:15 a.m. L Cummings, E Cherry, S Smith

Thursday, Friday
7:00 a.m. S Wagner, T Voegelpohl, C Specht
9:15 a.m. H Willard, L Grosheim, M Bell

Saturday, March 29
9:15 a.m.                     S Fronk, Z Wernicke
4:30 p.m.                      R McPhillips, B Ciolino, J Stevens, J Sicking (Fr. Wall)
6:30 p.m.                      (Wedding) K Lohbeck, T Bode

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

The Tabernacle Flowers this week are in Remembrance of
Edna Davis
From Family

Festival Kick-Off Party is Sunday, March 30th from 2- 4:00pm in the Rectory. These contributions give a tremendous start to the Festival. Call the Parish Office by March 26 to make your reservations. All are welcome.

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. 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.

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. Please be generous.

Spring “DISCOVERING JESUS SEMINAR” will be held on seven consecutive Wednesday evenings starting April 16 through May 28 from 7:30pm-9:00pm in Hilvert Center. The teachings will help you to experience a closer relationship with Our Lord Jesus and to experience the Gifts of the Holy Spirit. For further information and registration, please call 513-471- LITE. There is no charge for the seminar, but a donation of $5.00 is requested to cover the cost of the materials. Sponsored by the Lighthouse Renewal Center.

A Divine Mercy Holy Hour will be held at St. Teresa of Avila Church next Sunday, March 30th from 2-3:00pm. You are invited.

Did you know…that each class in St. Ignatius School is paired with one of our senior parishioners, many of whom live alone, are homebound, or reside in a nursing home/retirement center? The children and the seniors pray for each other throughout the year, and at holiday times the children often send cards, write letters, or craft some small gift for their senior contact. If you are aware of any parishioner who might enjoy being a part of this program, please leave their name and contact information with our Parish Office, or call Sister Lucy.

The Tabernacle Candle this week is in Remembrance of
Anthony Neumeister
From Family

Wedding Banns
Bill Schwab & Janine Gassaway will marry March 29 at St. Ignatius.
David O’Connell, St. Ignatius and Meghan Hayden, St. Sebastian, will marry on March 29 at St. Monica/St. George.

The 8th grade graduation DVD’s are ready and able to be picked up in the School Office between 9:00am-4:00pm.

Respect Life News: Sweet Cherry Pies!....and delicious brownies, and sticky buns…ah, the aroma! Please be a part of our annual fund raiser for our local pregnancy centers by baking something tasty and bringing it to the Parish Office April 12 and 13. Walk through the foyer after masses and choose a fancy cake or decorative cupcakes for dessert! Your donations are appreciated!

Catholic Teaching on the Dignity of Work: The economy must serve people, not the other way around. Work is more than a way to make a living; it is a form of continuing participation in God’s act of creation. If the dignity of work is to be protected, then the basic rights of workers, owners, and others must be respected – the right to productive work, to decent and fair wages, to organize and choose to join a union, to economic initiative, and to ownership and private property. These rights must be exercised in ways that advance the common good. – USCB Administrative Committee, Faithful Citizenship: A Catholic Call to Political Responsibility, p.15.

The St. I’s Community welcomes the following individuals into the Catholic Church at the Easter Vigil: Kayla Berryhill, Jonathan Gonzalez, Jeremy King, Chris Monday, Jason Spradlin, Cody Spradlin, Barbara Hurrelbrink, Brenda Kamuf, Amy Meyer, Marc Morgan, Joshua Roberts, Maryann Siegel, Jennifer Spradlin, Rachel Carter, William Carter, Alecia Camarca, and Kelly Hoog.

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 March 11; we welcome
Chad David Loveless, son of David & Heather, Hader Ave.
Courtney Ann Loveless, daughter of David & Heather, Hader Ave.
Baptized on March 16; we welcome:
Tyler Joseph Reder, son of Timothy & Jamie, W. County Line
Max Gregory Reder, son of Gregory & Katherine, Bluepine Dr.

St. Vincent de Paul - Second Collection- -March 29/30: The St. Vincent de Paul Society here at St. Ignatius needs your help on March 29/30 (Second Collection) to aid those in our parish area who come to us in serious need. We were very busy during the Thanksgiving & Christmas holiday season aiding families with food vouchers, turkeys, heating needs, rents, medicines, clothing etc. One example of our work was that we found a family (mother & 3 teenagers) living in an apartment in the heart of Monfort Heights with no furniture at all! They all slept on the floors! Through your generosity, they now have 4 beds, 4 chest of drawers, 2 lamps, a sofa, a dinning room table and chairs. You also provided Christmas presents and food for the family. Thanks for all the help that you give to St. Vincent de Paul during the year.

Would you believe that the average age of our SVDP Committee is over 39? We could use some additional muscle power to load the trucks. Could you spare 20 minutes before or after the Mass that you normally attend? If so, please contact Bob Gervers and let him know the times you can help. Thank you.

Our sincerest sympathy is extended to the families of Marge Frank, wife of Joseph; William J. Fox, husband of Jean, father of Janet (Wally) Thornbury/Wright; and Nelda Meale, mother of Gina (Mario) Onorini. May their families find comfort in knowing they are with God.

St. Ignatius Church offers child care during 10:15 and 12:00 noon masses all year. This service is offered to help allow couples with young children to participate in mass. We play games, sing songs, read books, play with toys, and color. Any child 6 months through kindergarten is welcome to join us. We are located in a conference room behind church. Use the church office entrance and turn left at the first hallway.

Make your Easter complete as we gather on Divine Mercy weekend to listen to Fr. Robert Graves. He will discuss “Living in the Divine Will”. March 28 is the gathering for priests and Deacons at the Comboni Mission Center, Nagel Rd. For reservations call Diane McMullin

On behalf of everyone here at St. Ignatius of Loyola, HAPPY EASTER. Easter, a time of new life, is spring for our life and not necessarily for flowers and warmer weather. Spring is a time to come to grips with just what it was that Christ did for us, the suffering He endured, and the passion He went through. A time to understand that the gates of heaven are no longer closed but Christ has opened them for all people for all time, both past and present.

Easter is the perfect testament to God’s love for his creation, us. A Love that took shape according to His image and no one else’s, nor any image found in the world today. We celebrate today, the Holiest Day of Our Year, because we have a chance to see the sacraments working for us and through us, to bring us to the eternal presence of Father, Son and Spirit. Death has been destroyed and eternal life is granted for those who follow in Christ footsteps.

The tomb has been overcome and death has been destroyed, life, hope and love have championed over the grave. With certainty we know that God is for us and with us always. God will go to any length to bring us home to rest in Him. Christ will carry the cross in order to save us from sin and death. So sing hymns of praise and give thanks, for your God loves you beyond comprehension and only ask for you the same. Let your Lenten sacrifice continue to guide you in works of Easter joy and so come to share in life promised us beyond the grave and in the presence of God eternal, a kingdom of light happiness and peace.

Clean Up Day is Saturday, April 5th from 8:00am-12:00 noon. As preparation for a new load of mulch that is about to be delivered, we need to turn over the old mulch, edge the beds, dig out a few weeds, and more. Please make an effort to stop by and pitch in. Bring gloves, rakes, shovels, wheelbarrows, hedge trimmers…and the whole family. Questions? Call Greg Witzgall. SERVICE HOURS!!!

Mulch Day is Saturday, April 12th from 8:00am-12:00 noon. Much help is needed to spread mulch in all the beds around the Church and school, as well as the various areas on the St. I’s campus. Please consider an hour or two or your morning to help spread mulch. Wheelbarrows, pitchforks, shovels, blowers, rakes, gloves….all are needed. Questions? Call Greg Witzgall. SERVICE HOURS!!!

Total Cost of Project 2000 Construction
Part 1, Part 2, Parking Additions, Interest, etc.        $ 8,142,596.98
Debt to the Archdiocese as of 03/19/08                   $    189,425.00
Fund Drive received last week                                   $        1,498.00
Current Debt to the Archdiocese                                $ 187,927.00

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

SERVICE OPPORTUNITIES: Call the Parish Office at 661- 6565 to volunteer.
Drop In Center – Next opportunity to help is Sat. April 5.
Market Day – Youth and adults are needed to help set up and carry the food purchases. Volunteers are needed for April from 4:30-7:30pm in Hilvert Center.
VBS – Vacation Bible School is in need of teachers for this annual event. The dates for VBS 2008 are Monday-Thursday, June 23-26. There will be a morning session at 10:00am-12:30pm and an evening session at 6-8:30pm. Call Kris Schoettmer (661-6565) to volunteer.

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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 are available from a Boy Scout and in the Parish Office.

Parish Health Ministry: We need volunteers who are willing to donate a few hours of their time weekly or when needed to sit with someone while the caregiver goes out, maybe fix a light meal, run an errand, or take someone to the doctor, store, etc. Our needs for volunteers are varied and not always regular. If you have some time, are retired, or are a young mother (some people love to be around young people), prayerfully give this service some thought. Call Barb Evans.

A Health and Safety Fair will be held for all grades at St. Ignatius School on Monday, June 2 and Tuesday, June 3. Classes and booths are being planned and we need many volunteers to help. You do not need to have someone in school to participate. If you would like to help call Barb Ehrhardt or Barb Evans.

The 5th and 6th grade girl’s softball players will have a player evaluation on Friday, March 28 and Monday, March 31 from 6:00 to 8:00pm on the upper fields. The girls will move through a series of stations reviewing and practicing the different skills of softball. We would like all players to make an effort to attend both sessions. If you cannot attend or have questions please call Peggy Schmucker. Rain dates will be Tuesday, April 1 and Thursday April 3.

Adult Collection                                                 $ 27,898.00
Children’s Collection                                                107.00
Total collection                                                  $ 28,005.00
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.

ATTENTION KROGER SHOPPERS: Instead of awarding one full year's tuition to one Kroger shopper each year, PACE will now be awarding two tuition credits of $250 each at the end of each quarter, based only on that quarter's reloads. The first drawing will be held in April for reloads made in January, February and March. One entry for every $100 in reloads. Please check your Kroger Community Rewards card and call Leslie Odioso if the last nine digits on your card are: 364-927-573; 376-886-817; 459-033-410; 459-033- 477; 459-033-485; 459-035-175; 459-035-373; 459-036-488; 459-036-561; or 523-395-159.

St. Ignatius Golf Outing: Sweep the dust off the clubs & bring them into the house to get warm because 2 months from now you’ll need every one of them when you face the challenges of the Miami-Whitewater Golf Course and the competition in the 12th Annual St. Ignatius Golf Outing. The big event is scheduled for May 12th so clear your calendars, save up your sick days. Stay tuned right here for more info. Interested in working on this year’s committee or sponsor a portion of the event, please call Ron Kathmann.

Toy & Clothing Sale: Our spring sale will be on Saturday, March 29th from 8:30am – 12:00 noon in the Fr. Hilvert Center. Anyone interested in selling items or working the sale, contact Melanie Richter.

Charismatic Healing Mass on the 2nd Thursday of each month at 7:30pm at St. Teresa Church, Glenway Avenue. Info call Sue Fruediger or Fr. Tom Bolte.

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. For more info, please call Peggy or email Peggy.Visit www.rachelsvineyard.org or call a national toll-free hotline at 1-800-HOPE-4-ME.

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 s Lora Huhn.

The Scarf It Up Club: If green is not your color; it may be the best color for someone else. Those less fortunate need your kindness. Please drop off at the Parish Office your hats, gloves, scarves, mittens, and yarn.

McCreary County Quick Facts: McCreary County households 2000 – 6520; Hamilton County households 2000 – 346,790.

The McCreary Outreach Committee is collecting formal prom dresses for the McCreary County HS Prom. Last year we were able to provide 47 dresses. 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 & cleaned. Call Melissa Berling to arrange pick-up or drop-off at her home. Prom is Sat. May 3rd.

McAuley Alumnae Father/Daughter Dance Cancelled Due to the snow has been rescheduled for Friday, March 28, from 8-12 p.m. in the school cafeteria. Alumnae interested in bringing their dads should contact Brenda Geiser.

Are you scared of moving on after the death of your loved one? These are all perfectly normal. Come listen, share, and learn how to grieve for what you have lost and believe in better tomorrows. Bereavement Sessions for all Denominations “We all have one thing in common; we have lost someone we love”. Here at St. Ignatius Monthly – second Tuesday 10:00am to 12:00 Noon.

Our Lady of the Holy Spirit Center: Bob Castellini, Cincinnati Reds owner, will speak about the Reds, his life, and how the Lord has been a part of both. This is presented by the Men and Women of Christ thru Mary Prayer Group and will take place, Saturday, April 5, at the Holy Spirit Center. The program will begin with the Rosary of the Unborn at 9:00am, 9:30 Mass with Fr. Cross, and talk at 10:20am. All Men and Women are welcome and the event is FREE.

Angel Food: The distribution date is Saturday, March 29 at St. Leo's between 8:30am - 10:00am. To volunteer, contact Paul or Geri Tengler. The Angel Food Program has been at St. Leo's for a year. Thank you to the following volunteers: Barb Harland, Anne Donoghue, JoAnn Luehrman, Rick Smith Family, Sandi/Karli Auberger, Frank/Mary Weibel, Chris Weibel Family, Mick O'Connor, Michelle Bachman, Greg Niehaus, Paul Tengler Family, Ron Odenbeck Family, Don Duba, Dave Eveleigh Family, Mike Bresler , Rick Kemble, Jerry Norman Family, and Scott Curie.

BINGO WORKERS FOR MARCH 30
Scott/Kristi Harbert                   Mark/Amy Salzer
Jennie Lauch                            Michelle Peters
Sarah Meinking                        Jennifer Feeley
Amanda & Dave Ridner          Connie Merz
Martha Strawser                       Julie Gallenstein
Rachelle Roether                     Chuck Criswell
Tara Donohue                          Jackie VanSant
Valerie Sharpshair                   Julie Kohls
Deidra Brickne                          Mike Houser
John/Lynne Overberg

McAuley High School's 12th annual charity auction, “An Affair to Remember in Barcelona,” will be held on April 19, 2008. “An Affair to Remember in Barcelona” will begin at 5 p.m. with a champagne reception and hors d’oeuvres at Laurel Court Estate. McAuley’s gymnasium will be enchantingly transformed into the intriguing city of Barcelona, Spain, including a gourmet dinner at 7:15, oral and silent auctions and many raffles. Mr. Roger Loth, will provide his excellent services. The emcee for the auction will be Channel 12’s Bob Herzog, who brought electric energy and excitement to the auction last year. Tickets to this most elegant affair are $90.00 per person and can be reserved by calling 681-1800 x 1117, or by sending a check to McAuley High School, 6000 Oakwood Ave., Cincinnati, OH 45224. Auction details can be found on the school website: www.mcauleyhs.net.

Hospice of Cincinnati, Western Hills is seeking volunteers to provide essential service in our Western Hills inpatient care center (located on the 5th floor of the Mercy Hospital Western Hills), in our home care program and in long term care facilities. A special training is scheduled for Saturday, April 12th at our West Team office located at 3860 Race Rd. Suite 2. Preregistration is required by March 29th. Call Barbara Kitchen

There is a benefit performance at the Little Sisters of the Poor – The Journey of St. Paul – on Friday, April 4th at 7:30pm at the Little Sisters of the Poor, Riddle Rd. Cost is free will offering.

La Salle High School Drama presents a special performance of ‘1776’. This production which LHS performed in the fall of ’07 is going to be performed at Ashland University, Ashland, OH the weekend of April 4/5. April 3, LHS Drama will be performing a special show at the school at 8:00pm. Tickets are $10 each. Call and leave your name and number and someone will call you back.

Singer Tatiana and speaker Christina Condit will speak at Tickets Sports Café in Covington, KY. The night will be hosted by Deacon Jason Bedel, Seminarian of the Archdiocese of Cincinnati. Talks begin at 7:30pm on Monday, April 7. Free Admission.

WELLNESS TIPS:
BODY: Treat yourself to a massage.
MIND: Update your photo albums.
SPIRIT: Volunteer to visit at a hospital or nursing home.