St. Ignatius of Loyola Weekly Bulletin

Monday, October 22
7:00 a.m. Carmen DelGrossa – Angela Steinker
9:15 a.m. Don Rechel - Ina

Tuesday, October 23
7:00 a.m. Vic Stenger - Family
9:15 a.m. Cecilia Goehr - Family

Wednesday, October 24
7:00 a.m. Erika Weber - Family
9:15 a.m. Virginia Baier – The Ingle Family

Thursday, October 25
7:00 a.m. Marge & Bob Ranz – George Ranz Family
9:15 a.m. Ida Mae Shoemaker – The Calardo Family

Friday, October 26
7:00 a.m. LaVerne Mertz – Marian & Bob Niehaus
9:15 a.m. Mary & Leonard Gulden - Family

Saturday, October 27
7:00 a.m.       Communion Service
9:15 a.m.       Dec.’d Members of the Krekeler Family - Family
4:30 p.m.       Int. of Steven & Kathy Unkrich 25th Wedding Anniv.
6:30 p.m.       Fahrendorf/Ravasio Wedding

Sunday, October 28
6:30 a.m.       Living & Deceased Members of St. Ignatius Parish
8:30 a.m.       Raymond Bauer - Irene
10:15 a.m.     Joseph Ambrosiana (Anniv.) – Virginia Ambrosiano
12:00 noon    James Waters, Sr. (Anniv.) – The Stock Family
7:30 p.m.       Fr. Chuck Mentrup – Ray & Judy Feldman

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. Vogelpohl, C. Specht
9:15 a.m. H. Willard, L. Grosheim, M. Bell

Saturday, October 27
9:15 a.m.        S. Walker, A. Sweet
4:30 p.m.        Bob Burger Family (Fr. Pete)
6:30 p.m.        Wedding: S. Fronk, T. Berrens

Sunday, October 28
6:30 a.m.        Jerry Krismer Family (Fr. Pete)
8:30 a.m.        J. Lewnard, A. Richter, S. Stroube, A. Urig (Fr. Don)
10:15 a.m.     M. Strawser, J. & S. Redden, K. Lohbeck (Fr. Don)
12:00 noon    N. & E. Toelke, J. Huhn, G. Smith (Fr. John)
7:30 p.m.        T. & D. Minich, A. Sweet, A. Koch (Fr. John)

Readings for Next Week’s Liturgy
Sir. 35: 12-14, 16-18/2Tim. 4: 6-8, 16-18, Lk 18: 9-14

The Tabernacle Flowers this week are in Celebration of
Janet & Paul Fohls – 25th Wedding Anniversary
From Ed VonderBrink, Jean Mackie, Les & Dora Weber,
Joe & Ginny Willing & Lorraine Glandorf

Today is World Mission Sunday. St. Ignatius is recognized in the Archdiocese for our Mission Awareness, through our Covenant Relationships with San Jose Parishes, Guatemala, St. Leo’s/Fairmount; and McCreary County/Good Shepherd Ministry. We are all brothers and sisters in Christ, regardless of where we live. For more information on Mission Outreach, please contact Greg Lamping or Pat LaMonte.

RCIA: Sr. Lucy is the Catechist on Wednesday evening. The lesson begins at 7:30 PM for all inquirers, personal sponsors, and parish sponsors. Sr. Lucy’s lesson is Morality I – Teaching and Doctrine. A few more Parish Sponsors are needed. Call Pat Zirkelbach for more information. Please continue to keep RCIA members in your daily prayers.

The St. Vincent de Paul Society at St. I’s thanks you – for the overwhelming support that you provided on Bundle Sunday (Oct. 6 & 7). Your donations of clothing, household items, furniture + 6 bins of food filled an entire truck (+more)!!! Your response was one of the greatest that we have had. Thanks again for your help.

St. Leo’s Food Pantry is a busy place. The food goes out as fast as it comes in. Currently, the pantry needs the following items: peanut butter, tuna, shampoo, toilet tissue, and toothpaste. If you can help, please put the items in the metal cabinet in the Parish Office. Thank you.

Parish Memorial Mass: The people of St. Ignatius of Loyola Parish wish to invite the family and friends of all parishioners who have lost a loved one during the past year to attend a Memorial Mass on Friday, November 2 at 7:30pm. We wish to remember in a special way those who have joined the Communion of Saints since All Souls Day in 2006.

The Tabernacle Candle this week is in Celebration of
Janet & Paul Fohls – 25th Wedding Anniversary
From Ed VonderBrink, Jean Mackie, Les & Dora Weber,
Joe & Ginny Willing, and Lorraine Glandorf

Wedding Banns
Katie Fahrendorf, St. Ignatius and John Ravasio will marry October 27 at St. Ignatius.
Darcy Rennekamp, St. Ignatius and Thomas Bennett, St. Joseph will marry at St. Mary’s Cathedral Basilica of the Assumption on November 3.
Stephanie Bloomfield, St. Ignatius and Dan Hicks, Little Flower will marry at St. Ignatius on November 10.

The Cub Scouts of St. Ignatius 850 are holding their Annual Popcorn Sale. This is the last week of our sale and we will be outside the doors of Church after Mass if you want to get your favorite Cub Scout Popcorn. Thanks for supporting Our Pack!

Boy Scout Troop 850 Pancake Breakfast – Please save some time next week before or after Mass to share with family and
friends the Fourth Annual “All You Can Eat” Pancake Breakfast sponsored by the St. Ignatius Boy Scout Troop 850. The breakfast will include sausages, coffee, milk, juice and all the delicious pancakes you can eat. And this year we are bringing back by popular demand “Jean’s Homemade Fresh Blueberry Topping”. We will be serving from 7 AM to 12 NOON on Sunday, October 28th in the St. Ignatius School Cafeteria. The price for an adult meal is $5, a family of four will cost $15 and children and seniors 65 and over are $4.50. Discounted advance tickets are available from any Boy Scout prior to this Tuesday or call Ron Kathmann. Come and have a hearty breakfast while supporting the best Boy Scout Troop in the area. The Scouts are still accepting any cash or item of material value to be raffled off as door prizes as part of this fundraiser. Call Ron if you can help. The Scouts greatly appreciate whatever you can provide.

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.

Baptized on October 14, we welcome:
Lucie margaret Lynn, Daughter of Gerald & Cynthia

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. We need team persons in all areas which include, Alpha for Kids, Table Discussion Facilitators and Table Helpers and Set-up. 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.

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 (661-6565).

Benedict XVI has dedicated this year to St. Paul. Learn more about this pillar of the church by participating in a 4-session mini-course this fall. Journeying with St. Paul: His Life and Theology. Meeting dates: October 29th, November 12th, and November 26th. Everyone is welcome; Bring a friend! Class time runs from 7-8:30 PM. Call the Parish Office for information.

Our sincerest sympathy is extended to the family of Florence Feldman. May her family find comfort in knowing she is with God.

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

Well as the liturgical year begins to fade into the new season of Advent, plenty of things are just beginning here at St. I’s. Our sacramental programs for the children are well underway, our Confirmation kids have been commissioned and are now candidates for the sacrament and our 2nd graders have begun in Earnest to prepare themselves for 1st Reconciliation, the 1st step towards First Communion. RCIA is going strong, with your help and gracious response to become parish sponsors. Our Life Teen program for our high school students is going strong with plenty of participants, and always with room for more. Sr. Lucy has two new programs up and running, Contemplative Everyday living and a wonderful class that covers the theology of St. Paul (if interested, please contact the office). We are very near the completion of the sewer project (yeah).

As everyone knows we have had very little rain over the past months (minus the past few days) and our fields have taken a beating. With luck and with the cooperation of our Athletic Association and a generous gift of donated equipment, we are going to be able to hydro-seed our fields and try and repair as much of the damage as possible. When the seeding begins it is very important that we keep off the fields until spring. So this means for some that you will have to find another field to play your Thanksgiving football game, sorry about that but it must be so. This will be a continuous effort on both our part and Athletics to maintain the playability of this great asset of ours.

I would like to give a big THANK YOU to Andy Hassett for his wonderful homemade box cabinet for our sacristy. This is just one of the many ways in which our parishioners take an active role in stewardship. Thanks Andy! Next simple project is the cleaning of our servers sacristy!

I would also like to thank all of you for your birthday wishes, 43 is not too bad.
God Bless
Fr. Pete

Come and experience Jesus’ healing power in the Holy Sacrifice of the Mass at Our Lady of the Holy Spirit Center in Norwood. There will be exposition of the Blessed Sacrament, Prayers for healing after Mass. Come and 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 in our lives, families, communities, and our nation. Wednesday, October 24 with Rosary at 6:30 PM before Mass at 7:15 PM.

We need your help. Many less fortunate souls need items to keep them warm this winter. 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.

Sacred Heart Radio. Tune in to Sacred Heart Radio (740 on your
AM dial) this Friday evening at 7:30pm for an exciting game; Keep your dial at 740 for the interesting new morning show with Brian Patrick from 6-8:00am Monday through Friday. (Traffic and weather included).
October 26 – Western Hills vs. Elder at 7:30pm

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                 $    232,632.00
Fund Drive received last week                                   $          2,177.00
Current Debt to the Archdiocese                                $    230,455.00

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

Quote of the Week: “For this is also the loving kindness of God, that our struggles are not protracted to a great length, but that after struggling for a brief twinkling of an eye we receive crowns of victory for endless ages.” St. John Chrysostom

No Pain/No Gain: Our next Life Night, “Cold Shoulder” is Monday night in the Hilvert Center, 7-8:30 PM. We’re going to talk about why Catholics see purpose in suffering, things like what does “offer it up” mean? This should be a very powerful Life Night, it’s definitely one you don’t want to miss so come on all you high school teens, despite the topic, it really isn’t that painful to nurture your faith. Join us at Life Teen!

MARKET DAY: This month is Dessert bonus month. We will receive additional money for each dessert sold. There are 14 varieties available. Youth Group Members: For every pie you sell, your name will be entered to win 1 of three $25 Target gift cards. Order forms are in the Parish Office.

SERVICE OPPORTUNITIES: Check out saintiyouth.com to keep informed about the opportunities available to help others. Breakfast with Santa Workshops will be held on Sun. evening Oct. 28 and Nov. 4 from 8:30-9:30 PM in the Parish Office.

HS Students: It’s time to sign up for Co-Ed Volleyball. Pick up a registration form in the Parish Office or download 1 from the web site. For info contact Joe Zirkelbach.

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Mother of Mercy High School would like to invite all 8th grade girls to experience Mercy and join us for a day as a “shadow” to a Mercy student. Check with your school office on the shadow policy for your school. Contact Denise Harvey at Mercy at (661-2740) Registration forms are available on the website www.motherofmercy.org.

St. Ursula Academy’s Open House will be held on Sunday, October 21, 2007 from 11 AM to 2:30 PM and the Entrance Test will be given on Saturday, November 17, 2007 from 8:30 AM to 12:30PM. For info call Jill Loch at 961-3410.

On Sunday, November 4, Roger Bacon will host its Open House from 12 to 3 PM at 4320 Vine St., St. Bernard, OH. The 8th grade placement test will take place on November 17 from 8AM to 12:45 PM. For info call 641-1300.

St. Xavier High School will sponsor its annual Open House for parents and their sons on Sunday, November 11, from 11:30 AM to 2:30 PM. The entrance examination for the Class of 2012 will be held on Saturday, November 17 from 8 AM to 12:30 PM. For info, call Office of Admissions at 761-7815 ext. 107 or visit our website www.stxavier.org.

McAuley High School Open House will be held on Sunday, November 11 from 11:30 AM to 2:30 PM.

Adult Collection                                                             $ 26,760.00
Children's Collection                                                         $   90.00
Total Collection                                                             $ 26,850.00
Budgeted amount for Sunday                                    $ 24,500.00

Bingo                                                                              $    1,649.82
Concession Profit                                                        $      43.75

P.A.C.E.
Sales                                                                              $     2,210.00
Profit to St. I's                                                                 $      131.75

PACE Drawings are the last Sunday of each month. Every
$50 purchase earns you 1 ticket in the monthly drawing.
PACE July Winner: Maria Leonhardt
PACE August Winner: Judy Crowley
PACE September Winner: Rick Lecher
PACE Certificates are available at the Parish Office and
from the PACE coordinators –Heidi Kemper, Julianne Smith Sue Newland, Leslie Odioso

Bingo Workers for October 28
Shannon Heine                               Jeff/Lisa Wynn
Lori Thole                                         Barb Whalen
Jane Griffith                                      Ellen/Mike Reed
Earl Kreimer                                    Missy Yerger
Annie Macke                                    Valerie Helton
Joe Guck                                          Greg Wolber
Jason Lesko/Amy Meyer               Greg Geckle
Julie/Greg Turner                            Mickey Merritt
Cathy Sanders                                 Scott/Julie Currie
Vicky Espelage
We are in need of brown grocery bags.
*It is imperative you work your assigned week. For bingo questions, call Barb Campbell

An Evening with Our Furry Friends – Family Fun Night – Friday, November 2 at 6:30pm in Hilvert Center. This program is being presented by Girl Scouts from Troop 8209 who are working on their Bronze Award project. The girls will be collecting items at the program to give to the SPCA such as old blankets, towels, cleaning supplies, dog & cat food, leashes, dog & cat toys, snacks, collars, grooming supplies, etc. At 7:00 Meg Stephenson from the SPCA will bring some of her favorite pets and present Being a Good Pet Parent. Girl Scouts from Troop 8209 will be making a pet crown craft with the children. Reservations required, space is limited to 250. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Please call Margaret Rieger to reserve your space.

PARISH HEALTH MINISTRY
Blood Pressures will be taken after Sat. 4:30 Mass on Oct. 27 and after all Sun. AM Masses Oct. 28 in the Brides Room by the front entrance of Church.

Steps to Understanding Legal Issues – an informative paper on Determining Legal Capacity and Understanding Legal Documents is available in the Bride’s Room Rack. Remember that the best way to prevent the flu is to get the flu vaccine before the season begins. Kroger Pharmacy is offering them 4 days a week at convenient times during the month of October. Call 1-866-435-8746) to schedule an appointment and for information. Flyer is available in Bride’s Room Rack.

Older Adults have the opportunity to share their life experience with college students. They will receive assistance in writing their memoirs which will preserve their life history. For more information contact Renee Qucchera.

Wellness Tips:
BODY: Eat plenty of fiber to help reduce the risk of cancer, heart disease, and diabetes.
MIND: Read a book.
SPIRIT: Pray for peace.

Community Services West, a not - for - profit agency servicing the older adult and physically challenged population in Western Hamilton County, is in need of volunteers for our Home- Delivered Meals Program. We deliver meals in Whitewater, Green, Miami, Delhi, and Colerain Townships and the Cheviot area. For some, we are the only visitors they may see. If you have your own transportation and can spare and hour each week, every other week or once a month, it would greatly enhance our ability to serve our seniors and disabled persons in need. For information, please call.

A variety of free programs on senior and caregiver concerns will be offered throughout the area during October and November sponsored by the Caregiver Assistance Network of Catholic Social Services. These include programs on stress, legal issues, and holiday tips for seniors. Call the Caregiver Careline at for details.

Angel Food Program: Angel Food is on October 26 at St. Leo’s. The drop off place has changed. Please call Paul or Geri Tengler @ 741-4758. The first shift of carpoolers will leave St. I’s at 4:30 AM. The second shift of carpoolers will leave St. I’s at 7:00 AM. Customers will pick up their orders at St. Leo’s from 8:30 AM to 10:00 AM.

“Morning of Reflection” Reminder – “Praying All Ways” a presentation by Sr. Caroljean Willie, SC sponsored by the Worship Commission at St. Clare Church, 1443 Cedar Avenue starts with Mass at 8:30 AM on November 3 followed by hospitality; then Sr. Caroljean will speak from approximately 9:45 to Noon. The goal of the presentation is to help liturgical ministers and all parishioners grow spiritually, which will in turn help the ministry and Sunday liturgical experience grow.

Girls Basketball Tryouts for gr. 5-8 will be held in the gym:
Monday, October 22 and Thursday, October 25
5th/6th grades – 6-7:30pm
7th/8th grades - 8-9:30
Sign up forms must be completed and returned to Jim Newsom prior to tryouts, along with the $45 registration fee. Sign up forms are available at www.sainti.org/athletics. Please call Jim Newson with questions. Any 3rd & 4th grade girls that have not signed up to play may still do so. Complete a registration form with a $25 fee and send to Jim Newsom.

Boys Baseball Sign-ups for K-8 will be October 23rd, 25th and November 1st from 6-8:00pm in the Wildcat Room. Those players wishing to be on either the D2 team (3rd grade) the C2 team (4th & 5th graders) or the B2 team (6th & 7th graders) - those evaluations will take place on October 27th on the St. Ignatius baseball fields.
D2 – 2:00-3:30pm
C2 – 3:30-5:00pm
B2 – 5:00-6:30pm
Evaluations for the combination teams will take place in Dec. Call Tom Barford or Jim McMahon.

Attention St. Martin of Tours Alumni: On Sun., Oct. 28 at 11:30 AM St. Martin Church invites you & your guests to attend our Alumni Mass. A reception will follow in Fr. Mick Hall.

Enjoy “The Art of Music”, a free CMO Concert that celebrates art on Sun. Oct. 28 at 3 PM at Seton. For info call 941-8956 or visit www.gocmo.org. St. John the Baptist 17th Annual Craft Show & Chicken Dinner (Chicken Sunday only) will be held November 3 and 4 in Dover, IN (St. Leon Exit, 3 mi south on State Route 1)

The College of Mount St. Joseph invites children to “trick or treat” on campus Weds., Oct. 24 from 6-8 PM in the Food Court of Harrington Center. The event is open to children 12 and under and their parents. $1 or one canned food item.

The College of Mt. St. Joseph’s Volleyball team will host “Digging for a Cure” on Fri. Oct. 26 at 7:30 PM in Harrington Center gym. The Mount will play Defiance College to raise funds for breast cancer research. Pink t-shirts on sale for $7. Admission is free for everyone who wears pink or $5.

The “Friends of Catholic Inner-City Schools Education Raffle is Dec. 8. For tickets call Pete Bushelman at.

Purcell Marian is hosting Jazz at the Castle 2007 on Sat. Nov. 17th from 7-11 PM. Call for information.

Church Guide Book and Directory: We are updating our annual Guide Book for the Parish. This book is provided at no cost to our Church, including the mailing to each family, and is subsidized by local businesses that advertise in it. If you own or manage a business and want to advertise in the book, call Marlene (661-6565) at the Parish Office.