St. Ignatius of Loyola Weekly Bulletin

Monday, November 19
7:00 a.m.           Int. of Flora Koehne (100th Birthday) – Bill & Sally Russell
9:15 a.m.           Chad Willing - Family

Tuesday, November 20
7:00 a.m.           Jane Koester – The Tengler Family
9:15 a.m.           Leonard Briede – Family
ALL SCHOOL MASS

Wednesday, November 21
7:00 a.m.           Cliff David (Birthday) - Family
9:15 a.m.           Bernie Rieskamp – Bea Rieskamp

Thursday, November 22
7:00 a.m.           Joseph Rack II – Vincent G Rack Family
9:15 a.m.           Cecilia Goehr (Birthday) - Family

Friday, November 23
7:00 a.m.           Edward Witsken – Jane Keller
9:15 a.m.           Alvin Fisher - Family

Saturday, November 24
7:00 a.m.           Communion Service
9:15 a.m.           Int. of Audrey Blauvelt – Evelyn Walters
4:30 p.m.           Catherine Weaver – The Murphy Family

Sunday, November 25
6:30 a.m.           Living & Deceased Members of St. Ignatius Parish
8:30 a.m.           Marge Meiser – The Sunderhaus Family
10:15 a.m.         John Schrand – Carol Pieper
12:00 noon       Corrine Capuder – John & Robey Klare
7:30 p.m.           Jean Mastruserio – Ron Krass & Family

Monday, Tuesday
7:00 a.m.           J Huhn, D Koenig, M Dorsey
9:15 a.m.           A Scherch, A Kemble, S Selvidge

Wednesday
7:00 a.m.           A Overberg, L Boeckerman, H Smith, S Bode
9:15 a.m.           S Gordon, T Herzog, S Pieper, S Archdeacon

Thursday, (Thanksgiving) Friday
7:00 a.m.           B Bigner, C Ramirez, A Bierbaum
9:15 a.m.           A Stevens, M Gulasy, P Weidner

Saturday, November 24
9:15 a.m. S Walker, A Sweet
4:30 p.m. Tony Redden Family (Fr. Wall)

Sunday, November 25
6:30 a.m.           J Krismer Family (Fr. McCarthy)
8:30 a.m.           C Talbot, B Witzgall, M McPhillips, S Archdeacon (Fr. St. George)
10:15 a.m.        Paul Powers Family, J Hoeh (Fr. St. George)
12:00 noon       K Ruberg, J Tenkman, S & C Cranor (Fr. McCarthy)
7:30 p.m.          T & D Minich, A Sweet, A Koch (Fr. Wall)

The Tabernacle Flowers this week are in Celebration of
Alfred Klein

REMINDER: Bulletin articles for the Sunday bulletin are due on Mondays by 12:00 noon. Thank you for your cooperation.

CCHD to Host Annual Collection is this weekend. The Catholic Campaign for Human Development is the domestic anti-poverty program of the US Bishops. It was founded almost 40 years ago to address the root causes of poverty in America. Since it is supported almost entirely by parish collections, the Campaign is a wonderful opportunity for St. Ignatius parishioners to reach out to the 27 million Americans who live below the poverty line. Since the Archdiocese of Cincinnati is usually the 2nd highest donor to this Campaign in the country, we usually are given a greater share of the total collection and it is used wisely in our area. For more information, go to www.usccb.org/cchd/ or to find out what CCHD is doing here in our archdiocese go to www.catholiccincinnati.org/socialaction/cchd.html.

St. Vincent DePaul Society - If you receive a turkey or ham that you don't know what to do with, please consider donating it to the SVDP conference here at St. I's so we can pass it along to one of the families that has requested our help for Thanksgiving and Christmas. If your family would like to sponsor one of those families for Christmas, please call the Parish Office to let them know. Someone from our conference will get back to you with information about your family. Thanks for all of the support that you give us throughout the year which enables us to assist individuals in our neighborhood.

RCIA: Barb Harland and Michelle Bachman are the Catechists on Wednesday evening. Advent of the Church Year is the lesson. The lesson will begin at 7:30 in Hilvert Center. Please remember to keep the RCIA participants in your prayers.

The Tabernacle Candle this week is in Celebration of
Randy Bretnitz
The Parents

Wedding Banns
Lisa Kramer, Mary Queen of Heaven and Tom Evans, St. Ignatius will marry on December 7th at Mary Queen of Heaven.

PACE: It’s the most wonderful time of the year again! Make extra time for yourself to enjoy it by ordering your Christmas gifts through PACE. PACE offers gift cards to more than 300 popular restaurants and retailers, including Montgomery Inn, The Cheesecake Factory, Hofbrauhaus, Bonefish, Skyline, Gap, Dick’s Sporting Goods, Limited, Toys R Us, iTunes and Showcase Cinemas, to name just a few. There’s something for everyone on your list, so you can finish all your shopping without ever having to fight traffic, find a parking spot or stand in long lines. In addition, by ordering gift cards through PACE, you will be supporting St. Ignatius programs. Order forms will be available in the back of church throughout the Christmas season, beginning this weekend. If you have any questions, contact Julianne Smith, Leslie Odioso, Sue Newland or Heidi Kemper.

FOOD FOR THE POOR: Founded in 1982, Food For The Poor works to end the suffering of the poor in the Caribbean and Latin America. Since the inception, we have shipped more than 39,000 tractor-trailer loads of food, medicine, educational supplies and other items to our brothers and sisters in need. We have also built more than 40,000 housing units for families desperately needing shelter and have supported orphanages and education for children. In December of 2006, Forbes magazine awarded Food For The Poor a 97% fundraising efficiency rating. More than 96% of all donations received in 2006 went directly to programs that help the poor. Fr. Bishop Boyle is here at all the Masses this weekend to give everyone a little more information about Food For The Poor.

BEREAVEMENT GROUP A: The Bereavement Group Meeting will be held on December 18 from 10:00am-12:00 noon. Please come and join us for sharing and ways to cope through the holidays after the loss of your loved one.

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.

About Alpha
On January 7, 2008 Alpha will begin it’s winter 10-week session and it very well may be what you’ve been looking for. The program provides RENEWAL for “cradle Catholics and, at the same time, it provides GREAT INFORMATION for anyone about just who our God, the Father and the Son and the Holy Spirit really is and how He is encountered in life so that we may have a great “journey”.

Registration closes when we reach 100 persons. We are “family friendly” in that we have Alpha for Kids in an adjoining room (ages 3 to pre-teen) so you don’t have to get a sitter. To register, you can get a flyer/registration at the Church doors on the weekend of December 1 & 2 or you can stop by the Parish Office and request one. For further info you can contact me at or visit on line for general info at www.alphausa.org. Hope to see you there! Deacon Tony.

SCARF IT UP CLUB The Scarf It Up Club has changed the meeting dates and time. This group will now meet on the 3rd Wednesday of each month. The time is from 1-3:00pm. The place of the meeting will be in the BACK ROOM IN HILVERT CENTER. We feel this will better suit the needs of our members and we apologize for any inconvenience. All are welcome to join us. Thank you and God Bless.

Blood Pressures will be taken after Saturday 4:30pm Mass on November 24 and after all Sunday AM Masses on November 25 in the Bride’s Room by the Church entrance.

"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.

Coconut Creek, FL (October 30, 2007) – The Chronicle of Philanthropy has released its latest ranking of charities, and has named Food For The Poor as the 2nd largest international charity in the U.S., a position ahead of last year’s ranking of 3rd largest. Food For The Poor is now ranked as the 10th largest overall charity in the United States, up from last year’s rank of 11th, and a leap ahead from the position of 63rd largest charity in the year 2000. The Chronicle of Philanthropy is a major nonprofit industry publication, and annually provides a ranking of charities based upon the amount of private support received. Food For The Poor remains as the largest charity in the state of Florida.

During the fiscal year 2006, Food For The Poor realized total contributions of $861 million. Food For The Poor has continuously maintained a significantly low operating expense, and reported an operating expense ratio of 3.84% for 2006. Robin Mahfood, president/CEO of Food For The Poor stated, “Our commitment to the poor and hungry of the Caribbean and Latin America intensifies each year. The countless individuals and organizations that share our vision enable us to expand our efforts. Our greatest achievements are the ongoing programs which impact the lives of so many of the destitute by providing the assistance they need in nutritional, housing, medical, water, educational and self-help projects. These projects afford the poor a better opportunity to break free from the bonds of poverty.”

Food For The Poor, the second largest international relief and development organization in the nation, does much more than simply feed the millions of hungry poor in 16 countries of the Caribbean and Latin America. Since 1982, we have provided clean water, medicines, educational materials, homes, support for orphans and the aged, skills training and emergency relief, with more than 96% of all donations going directly to programs that help the poor. For additional information about our programs, please visit the website at www.foodforthepoor.org.

Alter Servers
We are looking for additional servers for the Christmas Masses.
The following schedule is:
Christmas Eve
3:00pm – (Church) – 2 more needed
3:00pm – (Gym) - 4 needed
5:00pm – 2 – needed
7:00pm – 4 – needed
Midnight Mass – 4 – needed
Christmas Day
8:00am – 4 – needed
12:00am – 4 – needed
Noon – 3 needed

Come and experience Jesus’ healing power in the Holy sacrifice of the Mass. There will be exposition of the Blessed Sacrament. Prayers for the healing will be available after Mass, followed with Benediction. Join us as we give thanks and praise to God for all our spiritual blessings as we continue to ask for healing, conversion, peace and unity for our lives, as well as for our families, Wednesday, November 28; Rosary at 6:30pm before 7:15 Mass at Our Lady of the Holy Spirit Center, Norwood.

Free Lionel Train Show sponsored by the Green Township Trustees is November 17/18 at the Senior Center on Eply from 12:00 noon – 5:00pm. Questions? Call Tom Buchman.

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.

Total Cost of Project 2000 Construction
Part 1, Part 2, Parking Additions, Interest, etc.        $ 8,142,596.98
Debt to the Archdiocese as of 11/14/2007              $    228,929.00
Fund Drive received last week                                   $          7,119.00
Current Debt to the Archdiocese                                $ 221,810.00

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

High School Youth Coed Volleyball: Did you know high school volleyball practice will be starting soon? Have you turned in your registration yet? Act now so you don't miss out on the new season. Check the web site (www.sainti.org) or stop in the office. A call for help. The high school students are in need of help with this years’ volleyball season. If you can help coach, please contact Joe Zirkelbach.

LIMITED TIME OFFER: St. I's has been given a limited opportunity to sell copies of Champions of Faith: Baseball Edition, as a youth fund-raiser. This DVD is a marvelous documentary about the intersection of sports and faith in Major League Baseball and features interviews with Mike Sweeney, Jack McKeon, Sean Casey, and a host of other top names in the game. The film is a wonderful faith building and evangelical resource and will make the perfect Christmas gift. Orders may be placed in the parish office, or you can go to www.saintiyouth.com for more info.

HAPPY NEW YEAR: We will be ringing in the church new year (Advent) with a prayer on December 7th for all our High School teens. Join us for Mass at 7:30 to celebrate the feast of the Immaculate Conception, then venture down to the Hilvert Center for the festivities. Please call the office, or send an e-mail to saintiyouth@mac.com to RSVP so we make sure we have plenty of snack-age.

QUOTE OF THE WEEK: "Must you continue to be your own cross? No matter which way God leads you, you change everything to bitterness by constantly brooding over everything. For the love of God, replace all this self-scrutiny with a pure and simple glance at God's goodness." - St. Jeanne de Chantel

STEUBENVILLE: The dates have been announced! We are starting to put together the list of high school teens (as well as current 8th graders) who are interested in going to Steubenville next summer. If you would like to go, or even think you would like to go, please fill out one of the cards in the Parish Office or go to www.saintiyouth.com. We will hold an informational meeting early in December, and would like to have a relatively firm list by the beginning of January.

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The “Little Blue Books” are coming to St. Ignatius! Make these wonderful meditations part of your spiritual life this Advent. 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 Christmas. The Worship Commission is excited about introducing them to St. I’s and looks forward to your feedback as it considers whether to make the Lenten and Easter Season editions available next year. The little blue books will be at the doors of the Church beginning the first weekend of Advent (December 1-2).

Adult Collection                                                             $ 25,625.00
Children's Collection                                                   $          97.00
Total Collection                                                             $  25,722.00
Budgeted amount for Sunday                                    $  24,500.00

Bingo                                                                              $    1,514.45
Concession Profit                                                        $      55.00

P.A.C.E.
Sales                                                                              $        470.00
Profit to St. I's                                                                 $        23.75

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

Angel Food: Thank you to the volunteers. The next distribution date at St. Leo's is Dec. l5. Tired of high gasoline prices? Save money by ordering from Angel Food. For $25.00, you will receive between $60.00 - $70.00 worth of food. The next order deadline is November 30th.

St. Ignatius Ladies Annual Christmas Extravaganza This year’s festivities include a main door prize of a one carat diamond ring, close to 100 additional wonderful door prizes, split the pot and just plain fun!
When: Friday, December 14, 2007
Where: Community Center
Time: Doors open at 6:30 with dinner served at 7:15
Cost: $18 per person which includes appetizers, meal, soft drinks, beer, wine and slushies.
No verbal reservations and first come first serve. Tables should be reserved by 10 or less. Reservations with money must be in by November 30th –NO EXCEPTIONS due to catering count requirements. Reservations can be dropped in the collection box in an envelope labeled Ladies Society Christmas dinner, dropped off at the Parish Office, or mailed to Melanie Richter. You must be over 21 – no exceptions.

Bingo Workers for November 25
Wes Ledyard                                  Scott/Kristi Harbert
Mark/Amy Salzer                            Jennie Lauch
Michelle Peters                             Sarah Meinking
Jennifer Feeley                             Andy/Janet Andrea
Amanda & Dave Ridner              Valerie Sharpshair
Martha Strawser                           Julie Gallenstein
Rachelle Roether                        Chuck Criswell
Andy Halvorson                           Jackie VanSant
Julie Kohls                                   Deidra Brickner
Mike Houser                                John/Lynne Overberg

*It is imperative you work your assigned week. For bingo questions, call Barb Campbell 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.
Delivery Truck Needed on Sunday, December 9th. The 8th grade Scout troops are in need of a delivery truck to help deliver gifts from Giving Tree Sunday to St. Leo’s Parish in Fairmount. If you have a truck or know of anyone that does that could possibly help us from 2-5:00pm on December 9th. Please call Cindy Volmer.

Market Day: Cookies! Cookies! Cookies! It’s time for cookie dough. The Youth Ministry will earn extra profits when you order cookies this month. Eleven varieties available including gingerbread men and holiday cookie shapes including icing. Orders due November 28, in time for holiday baking. Questions? Call Christy Weber.

“Waiting with Mary” – An Advent Weekend Retreat for women. Guided prayer, poetry, music, and reflection on the Advent Scriptures invite us to awaken and respond to the presence of God within this gentle, quiet December weekend. Where: St. Anne Convent, Melbourne, KY. When: Friday, November 30th at 7:00pm to Sunday, December 2nd at 1:00pm with Sunday Eucharist. Presenter: Sister Lucy Zientek, CDP. Cost: $105 with overnight; $50 commuter (all meals on Saturday and breakfast/lunch on Sunday included). To register or for more information, call the Parish Office by November 20th. Brochures available at the doors of church.

Christmas Singers Wanted!
The time for singing Christmas songs is here again!! The Traditional Midnight Mass here at St. Ignatius is a truly beautiful way to celebrate the holyday. If you would like to sing with the Traditional Choir for this special mass, please contact Patty Stretch (661-6565) for more information. You will be provided all the music you’ll need and a rehearsal tape/CD, if requested. Rehearsals will be:
November 29 (Thursday) – 7:30pm
December 6 (Thursday) – 7:30pm
December 13 (Thursday) – 7:00pm
December 18 (Tuesday) – 7:30pm

HIGH SCHOOL GIRLS BASKETBALL – LAST CALL: High school girls interested in playing basketball but have not signed up must do so by November 30, 2007. Sign up forms must be received along with the $45 registration fee no later than 11/30/07. Forms are available at www.sainti.org/athletics. Completed forms should be mailed to Jim Newsom. Please call with any questions.

St. Vincent de Paul Society at St. Ignatius - Thank you for your generous contribution of $5,320 that was received in the second collection on Nov. 4th weekend. We normally receive increased calls for assistance during the Thanksgiving and Christmas holiday season. Your support will help the needy in our parish area who seeks our assistance. We provide food vouchers, rents, medicines, heating needs, clothing, etc. To volunteer on the SVDP Committee, please contact Mickey Merritt, Bob Sunderman, Ron Kathmann, Gerry Thiemann or Bob Gervers.

Wellness Tips:
BODY: Use a sunscreen with a minimum of SPF 15 to help prevent skin cancer.
MIND: Call an old friend.
SPIRIT: Donate time to a local charity.