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November 4, 2007

Monday, November 5
7:00 a.m.       Janet Koester (Anniversary) - Cliff
9:15 a.m.        Delores Fox - George

Tuesday, November 6
7:00 a.m.        Tom Geiger (Birthday) - Family
9:15 a.m.        Arlene Noman – Dick & Norma Middendorf

Wednesday, November 7
7:00 a.m.        Katherine Streiker – Anna & Family
9:15 a.m.        Mary Ghory – Molly & Tom Federle & Family

Thursday, November 8
7:00 a.m.        Louis Geyer Sr. - Family
9:15 a.m.        Howard Schaefer (Birthday) – The Howard Schaefer Family

Friday, November 9
7:00 a.m.        Roy Kaiser – Mary & Ted Kaiser
9:15 a.m.        Jerome C Rack – Vincent G Rack Family

Saturday, November 10
7:00 a.m.        Communion Service
9:15 a.m.        Ralph Bosse – Susan Tebbe
4:30 p.m.        Helen Metzler – Ken & Carol Stecher
6:30 p.m.        Bloomfield & Hicks Wedding

Sunday, November 11
6:30 a.m.        Nicholas Cagnettie – Richard & Joan Mulley/Living & Deceased Members of St. Ignatius Parish
8:30 a.m.        Kathleen Cullen - Joleen
10:15 a.m.      Fred Capuder - Family
12:00 noon    John “Mike” Houser – The Pieper Family
7:30 p.m.        Lois Zang - Family

Servers For the Week of November 5

Monday, Tuesday
7:00 a.m.        C Bresler, J Goldschmidt, J Stansell
9:15 a.m.        B Kleeman, Z Schmucker, A Bergman

Wednesday
7:00 a.m.        Z Andrews, T Lee, C Smedley
9:15 a.m.        B Fahey, B Guck, A Seigel

Thursday, Friday
7:00 a.m.        T Metzner, C Flanigan, C Tankersley
9:15 a.m.        A Martin, T Prybal, J Burgoyne

Saturday, November 10
9:15 a.m.        E Wuestefeld, J Taphorn
4:30 p.m.        J Brinkman, E Eveleigh, M Hautman (Fr. Wall)
6:30 p.m.        (wedding) W Placke, D Bonavita

Sunday, November 11
6:30 a.m.        J & A Reed (Fr. McCarthy)
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. McCarthy)
12:00 noon    C Spears, S Pieper, A Kemble, A Scherch (Fr. St. George)
7:30 p.m.        E Garbon, Z Kuhn, J Garbon, D Weber (Fr. St. George)

Readings for Next Sunday’s Liturgy
2 Mc7:1-2,9-14/2 Thes 2:1-6-3; 5/Lk 20:27-38 or 20:27, 34-38

The Tabernacle Candle this week is in Celebration of
Rose Middendorf
The Lee Family

Wedding Banns
Stephanie Bloomfield, St. Ignatius and Dan Hicks, Little Flower will marry at St. Ignatius on November 10.
Michael Nickels and Megan Mann will marry at St. Ignatius on November 17.

GET THE NEW! 2008 ENTERTAINMENT BOOKS!! Help the 8th grade Girl Scouts with their fall fundraiser. The books are now available and are being sold by the St. I's 8th grade Girl Scout troops or in the Parish Office through December. They are packed with great savings at area restaurants, sporting events, cultural events, etc. for only $20 per book. Makes a wonderful gift for family and friends! Info, call Cindy Volmer

The Boy Scouts from St. Ignatius Parish Troop 850 thank all of you who attended or contributed to the success of this year’s pancake breakfast. The Scouts sincerely appreciate your support and hope to see all of you back again next year. And don’t forget our Annual Spaghetti Dinner in the spring.

Everyone is welcome to join us on Friday mornings this fall to discuss Pope Benedict’s new book, Jesus of Nazareth. Meetings are in the Parish Office from 10:00-11:00am. (Note: the dates listed by the flyer included with the September Insight are correct but they are all Fridays – not Thursdays). Questions? Call Sr. Lucy.

St. Vincent de Paul - second collection, today. The second collection today is for the St. Vincent de Paul Society at our parish. Donations will be used to aid those in our area who come to us in serious need 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 November 4

Baptized on October 26, 27, & 28, we welcome:
Callie Ann Combs, daughter of Michael & Gretchen, Lakevalley Dr.
Ella Grace Buzek, daughter of Scott & Sarah, Michael Anthony
Riley Jude Brewster, son of Ryan & Elisha, Linden St.
Kendall Sophia Metz, daughter of Matthew & Tracie, Christopher Ct.

ALPHA NEWS
All those persons who have completed either Alpha I or Alpha II (Understanding the Church Christ Founded), and would like to be on the team for this coming ALPHA, please reach me immediately. DATE CHANGE for our winter Alpha….It is on Monday evenings – not Tuesdays as previously announced. Our first session is January 7, 2008. We need team persons in all areas which include, Alpha for Kids, Table Discussion Facilitators and Table Helpers and Setup. Meal Ministers are needed also and one does not have to go through the program to become part of this ministry. It’s easy and won’t crowd your busy schedule. Thanks, Deacon Tony.

Cub Scout Pack 850 will be collecting canned foods and non perishable items at all masses on November l0th. and 11th. to benefit St. Leo's Food Pantry. Currently, the pantry is low on the following items: soup, green beans, tuna, peanut butter, toilet tissue, shampoo, deodorant, powder laundry detergent, peas, toothpaste and brown grocery bags. The pantry buys food items from the Freestore. If you want to make a donation, please make the check payable to St. Leo's Food Pantry. For more information, please call Angie Frigge.
Due to the season, our Fan Club is not needed for St. Leo's. At this time, turkeys are needed at the pantry. So the Fan Club will be known as the Turkey Club. If you want to donate a turkey, the pantry will be open Nov. 9 and Nov. 12 between 1:00-4:00pm. Call Scott Currie to make other delivery arrangements.

Angel Food: Thank you to the volunteers and Green Township Storage on Harrison Ave. for using their truck. Would you like to s-t-r-e-t-c-h your food dollar? For $25.00, you can order between $60.00 and $70.00 worth of food! Now, you can order from our Parish Office.

A Week in Review with
Fr Pete

I must admit this has been always one of my favorite weeks in the year, the best being Holy Week. I enjoy seeing everyone having fun dressing up and running from classroom to classroom seeking overloaded sugar items. The Halloween parade is a hoot, some of those kids have quite an imagination.

But my favorite part of the week has always been the Holy Day of Obligation, followed by All Souls Day. One of the singular, most Catholic days of the year is All Saints. A chance to come together and give thanks to our all stars of faith, heros of hope and our cornerstones of courage. We, a people of faith, have a great blessing that continues to bless our Church, the saints. People whose shoulders we still stand upon, exemplars of courage in the face of troubled times and in the face of death. People, with ordinary lives that have done some truly extraordinary acts of faith.

Most Saints lived lives that could easily mirror yours, with the same worries and daily struggles. But some where deep inside their faith, they found away not to let the world influence their thoughts or their charity. They truly found ways of living a selfless life and gave freely of the gifts God freely gave them. And if you ever have the chance to read the lives of the Saints (which you do have) you will find out that many had loving people behind them, to support them, teach them and encourage them. St. Monica & St. Augustine, St. Benedict & St. Scholastica, and our own patron St. Ignatius had the monks that helped him recover from is battle wounds. And while many had loving people to back them in hope, they all relied on God to call them forward to take up the mantel of sainthood.

As for All Souls day, a day I like to see as the day that we reach out to and pray for those ordinary saints in our lives whose name may not be recorded in a book in Rome. Those saints that had real hands on effects in our lives. Those people that helped to raise us and feed us and share with us their lives. It is also a chance, with our prayers to assist those that are in continued need of our help, even those who no longer walk or sit beside us now. I don’t know where I first heard this quote, “pray for the dead for the dead continue to pray for us” but I believe it!

So take some time, with your self or with those whose life you share and recall the Saint who you may be named after and ask for their intersession and pray for those members of your family now passed on and for our parish and all those we sent home to God this year and years past.
God Bless
Fr. Pete

Several 1958 graduates of St. Ignatius School are trying to organize a 50th reunion this next year. If you were a member of this class and would like to help organize or locate people, please call John Brown.

We need your help: Your gently worn or new gloves, mittens, hats, scarves, blankets, and yarn will keep many less fortunate souls warm this winter. Please drop off all donations to the Parish Office. Thank you.

St. Anthony Maronite Catholic Church is hosting “A Taste of Lebanon” on Sunday, November 18 from 12:00 noon – 6:00pm. Lebanese Food and Lebanese Pastries and admission if free at 2530 Victory Parkway, Cinti. OH 45206. Questions? Call Peg Waters

Total Cost of Project 2000 Construction
Part 1, Part 2, Parking Additions, Interest, etc.        $ 8,142,596.98
Debt to the Archdiocese as of 10/10/2007              $    229,592.00
Fund Drive received last week                                   $            228.00
Current Debt to the Archdiocese                                $    229,364.00

Thank You For Your Support!

YOUTH NEWS

Adult Collection                                                             $ 24,850.00
Children's Collection                                                    $      110.00
Total Collection                                                             $  24,960.00
Budgeted amount for Sunday                                    $   24,500.00

Bingo                                                                              $    1,032.40
Concession Profit                                                        $          52.50

P.A.C.E.
Sales                                                                              $      1,170.00
Profit to St. I's                                                                 $           74.55

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: If you are part of St. I’s Bereavement Ministry, Parish Health Ministry, Nursing Home Visitors, Communion Ministers to our Homebound Parishioners, the Prayer Shawl Ministry, or are one of our many parishioners who provide respite care, a meal, or help with housekeeping or yard work from time to time when others have need of some help – mark your calendars for Saturday, November 17th, when a special Day of Prayer and Reflection is being held for you at Saint Anne Convent in Northern KY. from 9:30am-3:00pm. This is an opportunity to get to know others like yourself who share in Jesus’ healing ministry among us and our community. The day includes a talk by Sr. Mary Joan Dohmen, CDP, lunch, and opportunities for prayer, quiet reflection, and sharing our experiences with each other. Carpooling from St. I’s parking lot is available. There is no charge for the day (free will offerings are accepted), but please call the office no later than November 9th to register. Questions? Call Sr. Lucy

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 give one please contact Lora Huhn

An Evening in Vegas with Mike Davis - Sunday, November 25th at Receptions West: Come join us for an unforgettable evening of music, fun and laughter as Mike brings his popular Las Vegas Revue to Receptions paying tribute to Elvis and other Vegas greats. Tickets are $30.00 each, which includes a buffet dinner seating at 7:00pm and show. Call for reservations. Visa and MasterCard are accepted. (Partial proceeds to benefit the American Cancer Society.) Tickets are on sale now.

Wellness Tips:
BODY: Enjoy a heart healthy snack.
MIND: Look up a new word in the dictionary and USE it.
SPIRIT: Make a list of things you are thankful for.

This year get your holiday shopping and decorating started early at the 16th Annual Holiday Craft Bazaar, presented by Bayley Place. The Bazaar will feature unique items for the fall season and plenty of holiday decorations and handmade gifts. The Bazaar will be held at 990 Bayley Place Dr. on Thursday, November 8 from 10:00am-7:30pm and Friday, November 8 from 9:00am-6:00pm. For more information please call.

The Sisters of Charity at Bayley Place needs volunteers for the Pastoral Care Department – Eucharistic Distributors and Transporters. If interested, please call Sister Ann Ryan. They also need volunteers to staff the gift shop on Thursday from 12:00pm-2:00pm. Call Carol or Sandy.

DISCOVER: We are a 20’s/30’s Christian based group designed to grow together and walk this journey with one another. Through guest speakers, presentations, videos, and small group discussions we will empower each other to live as disciples of Jesus Christ in the world today, foster spiritual and personal growth within one another, and encourage participation in the faith community we live in. So come in and DISCOVER for yourself what we are all about. Next meeting will be Nov. 6 at 7:30pm in the Hilvert Center. Questions? Please contact Rod or Andrea

"Keep Christ in Christmas" car magnets are now available from LaSalle Council, K of C. They're just $3.00 ea. or 2 for $5.00. Let's "Keep Christ in Christmas" now and forever. Call Frank Scholle for your magnets. Thank you.

Bingo Workers for November 11
Ann Boeckermann            Kevin Miller
Karen Burgoyne                Rina Garrison
Katie Gilkey                        Paul Volz
Ray & Carol                        Heyob Gina Schweir
Christine Eichhold            Julie Casey
Debbie Berling                  Jim Blaut
Tera Wolf                            Mike Harter
Dave Lohbeck                   Lisa Thompson
Rita Wood                          Christy Barford
Jodi Louder
We are in need of brown grocery bags.
*It is imperative you work your assigned week. For bingo questions, call Barb Campbell (661-6565) Tuesday/Thursday.

The St. Ignatius 8th grade Girl Scouts is sponsoring the Giving Tree. The tree of ornaments will be in church on Thanksgiving, November 22nd. The ornaments will contain names of children and senior citizens from St. Leo’s parish, a few preschools, pregnancy centers, and St. Vincent de Paul. Please take only ornaments you can return with a gift. The gifts will be gathered at the masses on December 8th & 9th excluding the 7:30 Sunday mass. The Girl Scouts, their families and other volunteers will deliver gifts after the 12:00 noon mass on December 9th. Questions or to volunteer, please call Cindy Volmer or Patti Bresler.

The “Friends of Catholic Inner-City Schools Education Raffle is Dec. 8. For tickets call Pete Bushelman.
Purcell Marian is hosting Jazz at the Castle 2007 on Sat. Nov. 17th from 7-11:00pm. Call 321-3588 for information.

The Cincinnati Catholic Cemetery Society is hosting a Special Veteran’s Day Candlelight Service on Tuesday, November 13 at 7pm at St. Joseph Cemetery and Mausoleum/Our Mother of God Chapel.