Weekly Bulletin
September 16, 2007
Monday, September 17
7:00 a.m.
9:15 a.m.
Tuesday, September 18
7:00 a.m.
9:15 a.m.
Wednesday, September 19
7:00 a.m.
9:15 a.m.
Thursday, Spetember 20
7:00 a.m.
9:15 a.m.
Friday, Spetember 21
7:00 a.m.
9:15 a.m.
Saturday, September 22
7:00 a.m. Communion Service
9:15 a.m.
4:30 p.m.
6:30 p.m.
Sunday, September 23
6:30 a.m.
8:30 a.m.
10:15 a.m.
12:00 noon
7:30 p.m.
Servers & Celebrants for the Week of September 16
Monday, September 17 and Tuesday, September 18
7:00 a.m.
9:15 a.m.
Wednesday, September 19
7:00 a.m.
9:15 a.m.
Thursday, September 20 and Friday, September 21
7:00 a.m.
9:15 a.m.
Saturday, September 22
9:15 a.m.
4:30 p.m.
6:30 p.m.
Sunday, September 23
6:30 a.m.
8:30 a.m.
10:15 a.m.
12:00 noon
7:30 p.m.
The Tabernacle Flowers this week are in Remembrance
of
From
The Parish School of Religion Program will begin with the PSR All School Mass on Sunday, September 23 at 8:30am. The first Religion class is Sunday, September 30 at 8:30am until 10:00am. Additional registration forms are available at the main entrance to Church in the book rack and on September 23rd in the cafeteria following the Opening Meeting. Questions? Call Kris Schoettmer (661-6565).
Please join us at the 12:00 noon Mass on Sunday, September 23 for our Welcome/Get Acquainted Celebration. If you are unable to attend the Noon Mass, you can come anytime between 1-2:00pm to the Fr. Hilvert Center for the reception. There will be tours of the Parish Complex (School, Community Center/Gym, Offices, etc) and Staff members will be present to answer questions. The Pastoral Council look forward to meeting you.
Everyone is welcome to join us on Friday mornings this fall beginning October 19th 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).
A spiritual group for special needs adults, Young Christian Hearts, will be meeting on Friday, September 21 from 7 - 8 PM in the Parish Office. For more information about the program, call Geri Tengler .
Our sincerest sympathy is extended to the families of Mary
Witte, wife of Stan Sollmann and Edward Witte; Hilda Beiderbeck,
wife of John; Janet Teepe, wife of +William, father of Scott
(Lyn); and John Golay, brother of Jackie. May their families
find comfort in knowing they are with God.
The Tabernacle Candle this week is in Remembrance of
Thomas Kaylor
From Marilyn
Wedding Banns
Sarah Arszman, St. Ignatius and Mike Lavanier will marry September
22 at St. Ignatius.
Noelle Marois, St. Ignatius and Keith Border will marry September
29 at St. Ignatius.
Patricia Brinkman & Joshua Miller will marry October 6
at St. Ignatius.
LaRosa's Buddy Cards are now on sale to support PTO. For $10 you get 12 coupons for buy any large pizza get a large cheese pizza free (extra toppings at additional charge). Plus 2 bonus coupons of buy any large pizza - get your choice of a calzone, hoagie or 2 garden salads free. You also get one buy an adult admission for the Cincinnati Zoo and get a 2nd admission free. (Zoo coupon expires 12/31/08.) One card can save you $165! You can purchase your card at the Parish or School Office. If you have any questions contact Tara Binder.
F.A.T.H.E.R.S. needs a few more good men. For the past 18 years, the F.A.T.H.E.R.S. Group has been meeting each Friday morning at 6:00am from October thru April. Our goal is simple, to promote healthy relationships between fathers and their children and husbands with their wives. Is one hour a week sufficient to help promote these relationships? Over 100 men have participated over the past 18 years and their testimonies should be sufficient to help you decide if you would like to join us. Here are a few of the names who have participated or continue to participate. Feel free to call any of these men to learn more about F.A.T.H.E.R.S. We hope to see you on October 5th at 6:00am in Hilvert Hall. Bob Burger, Tony Redden, Greg Otis, Rick Kemble, Jim Walro, Rick Roether, Mark Brinkman, Joe Grote, Greg Olsen, Dan Dwyer, Chris Hudepohl, Andy Bucher, Don Wissemeyer, Larry Koenig, Mike Hackman, John Roberts, Steve Hendy, Steve Trimble, Bob Jordan, Rudy Jansen, Ed Rathman, Steve Pieper, Mark Ruberg, Rick Bachman, Andy Ciloino, Kevin Abele.
SCHOOL YEARBOOKS: The 06-07 school yearbooks have arrived. If
you ordered a yearbook, it may be picked up in the Parish Office; also
any baby pictures and graduation pictures with parents and class pictures
(if you ordered one). Videos are not in yet. Additional yearbooks are
available and may be purchased for $20 in the SCHOOL office.
Thank you to those taking the Vocation Chalice each week for prayer
in their homes. To have a Vocation Chalice in your home, call the Parish
Office (661-6565). To help with our Vocation Committee call Dennis Halaby.
Vocation Chalice for Week of September 16
The Anderson Family
Baptized on September 9, we welcome:
William James Malarkey, son of James & Julie, West Rd.
Connor Cade Bennett, son of Matthew & Kimberly, Cherrybend Dr.
Julia Marie Sharpshair, daughter of Steven & Valerie, Timberview Dr.
BOY SCOUT TROOP 850 PANCAKE BREAKFAST
The Boy Scouts of St. Ignatius Troop 850 will be hosting their 4th Annual
Pancake Breakfast on Sunday, October 28th. The Scouts are looking for
a few nice door prizes to be raffled off as part of this fundraiser. If
you would like to make a charitable donation of either cash or other item
of material value, please call Ron Kathmann . The Scouts greatly appreciate
your help. Thank you and hope to see you at breakfast on October 28th.
The Fall Toy and Clothing Sale will be October 6th from 8:30 - 12:00 in Fr. Hilvert Center. Sellers may set out their items on October 5th from 4:30 to 6:00. Any new sellers or anyone who would like to work should call Melanie at . Remember that all items that have not sold must be picked up by 1:00 on the 6th or they will be donated.
St. Vincent de Paul - Bundle Sunday Oct. 6 & 7: The St. Vincent de Paul truck will be in the Church parking lot on October 6 & 7. SVDP is particularly interested in clothing items - especially children's clothing. They are unable to accept donations of refrigerators, stoves, other large appliances and outdated encyclopedias. Also state regulations will not permit them to accept furniture that has rips, holes, etc. The St. I's SVDP committee will be at the truck before and after the 4:30pm Mass on Saturday, October 6th and before and after all Masses on Sunday, October 7th . Thanks for your help.
St Vincent de Paul is currently conducting a job readiness program called Boot Straps for individuals who have had trouble in the past in retaining employment. The program will finish at the end of October and the new graduates will then be ready to join the workforce. If you have or know of someone who may have open positions, or if you have questions about the program please call Jerry Duwel or email him . We are primarily looking for positions in the clerical, maintenance, manufacturing, service, & food service areas that will provide long term employment.
A Few Words From Fr. Pete
As all of you may (or may not) know, our seminarian intern Adam decided to leave the seminary and thus ending his relationship with St. Ignatius. Adam said that this was not an easy choice, and I can understand that. To lay down one's life in service of our God, in the service of the Son and Spirit, one must be wholly committed. He did not want to get up in front of everyone on Sunday and put on a show that he himself did not yet fully believe he could fulfill.
The hardest part to undertaking the vocation of priesthood or the life
of a professed religious sister or brother is the ability to put yourself
constantly second to the will of God. As a seminarian the obstacles of
doubt, worth, piety and the ability to serve God with all ones mind heart
and soul are always there. Some have a peace of mind and soul that let
them understand that these are only obstacles and that they can be overcome
by will and certainty of choice. Some seminarians give counsel to these
doubts and that is when fear comes into play and clouds one's self worth
or ability. There are many obstacles this vocation uncovers when one places
themselves in a very public forum. This world and even our society at
times says that to be successful you must be liked by all, and as a priest
that will never be the case. One has to accept this fact and still go
about trying to do the best they can to serve God's people. But the call
to the priesthood, is greater than any obstacle and the call to serve
must always be a willing choice and freely given.
I am not saying that Adam left because of any obstacle he encountered
here. I don't believe that only after 3 days among us could be the case.
What I am saying is that there was an obstacle that was lurking somewhere
within. That does not make what Adam did wrong and it doesn't mean that
he will not find a way to serve God and preach and proclaim the Gospel.
Just that at this moment in time that path is not the ordained priesthood.
A commitment to God in the service of the ordained or professed life is not and will never be an easy choice. To be a servant leader in today's world is not always understood or even accepted, but yet we must continue to encourage young men and women to see the glory of this calling and it's importance to the Church and to the world. One of my goals for St. I's has been and will always be to see one of our own take of the cross and follow the path of Christ by offering their life in the service of the Priesthood and Religious life.
Please pray for vocations!
Fr. Pete
GET THE NEW! 2007 ENTERTAINMENT BOOKS!! Help the 8th grade Girl Scouts with their fall fundraiser. The 2007 Entertainment Coupon Books are being sold by the St. I's 8th grade Girl Scout troops. 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! Contact Cindy Volmer or you can purchase them at the Parish Office through December.
"Keep Christ in Christmas" car magnets are available from LaSalle Council, K of C. They're $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.
Scarf It Up: Please join us and find out how you can help keep those less fortunate warm this winter. Our meeting is Wednesday, September 26 at 7:00pm in Rm B. All are welcome.
RCIA meets on Wednesday evening in Room A at 7:30pm. This week's lesson is Pathways to Prayer. Thank you to Lisa and Anna for being the catechists.
Volunteers are needed for the Angel Food Program on September
29. To volunteer, call Geri Tengler.
Total Cost of Project 2000 Construction
Part 1, Part 2, Parking Additions, Interest, etc. $
8,142,596.98
Debt to the Archdiocese as of 8/29/2007 $
245,733.00
Fund Drive received last week $
2,727.00
Current Debt to the Archdiocese $
243,006.00
Thank You For Your Support!
JUST A REMINDER: ALL STUDENTS who lector and serve at Mass - PLEASE SIGN IN.
PACE: Do you have a KROGER COMMUNITY REWARDS card? If not, you are missing a FREE and EASY opportunity to support St. I's. The Kroger Community Rewards card is a reloadable gift card you can use to purchase gas and groceries. Whenever you load it, St. I's receives 4% of the amount you place on the card. There is no catch - the card is free to get and free to use, and there are no restrictions on what you can buy with it. You can use it in conjunction with a Kroger Plus card and/or a Kroger 1-2-3 credit card and receive the benefits of those cards too. The 4% St. I's receives from these cards really adds up! Consider this: If your family spends just $100 on groceries each week for a year using a Kroger Community Rewards card, St. I's would receive $208 this year, just from your regular grocery purchases. With the number of families in our parish, these cards have the potential to make a phenomenal impact on our parish and our school! For every $50 you load on a Kroger card, you receive an entry in a monthly drawing for $100 in Kroger or other gift cards, as well as an entry in an annual drawing for free tuition. To get a Kroger Community Rewards card or for more information, stop by the Parish Office or call Heidi Kemper, Julianne Smith , Leslie Odioso or Jennifer Langen .
In compliance with the Archdiocesan Policy for employees &
volunteers to attend the Child Protection Decree Class, the next class
is September 26 at 6:30pm in Rm B. St. Ignatius no longer does the fingerprinting
at the Parish Office. It has been moved to St. James, White Oak. Fingerprinting
Hours:
Monday - 10am-Noon
Thursday - 3-7pm
Friday - 1-3pm
Would you like to work with a partner in evangelizing within
the parish? Perform spiritual works of mercy? Receive assignments and
report weekly at a prayer meeting? Legion of Mary has an answer for
you. Please call the Parish Office or respond to a written invitation
to be given Sunday, September 30.
Adult Collection
$ 26,671.00
Children's & High School Collection
$ 110.00
Total Collection
$ 26,781.00
Budgeted amount for Sunday $ 24,500.00
Bingo $ 1,272.25
Concession Profit $
53.75
P.A.C.E.
Kroger Sales $
47,821.52
Profit to St. I's $
1,912.87
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 the PACE coordinators
- Heidi Kemper, Connie Adams, Jen Langen, Julianne Smith
Bingo Workers for September 23
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 Kathy
Rechel
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 (661-6565) Tuesday/Thursday.
St. Ignatius Child Care Schedule - September 23
Weidner Thole Ogilvie
American Heritage Girls: Girls Grades K-12 meet the 2nd and 4th Tuesday of the month after school. This new opportunity for the girls is not only fun for the girls but offers several family fun opportunities throughout the year. Learn more at ahgonline.org. To register call Kim Abele by September 14th. Questions? Call Diane Hackman .
Dear St. Ignatius Parishioners,
Thank for giving us the opportunity of visiting your parish for a weekend
collection this year. I wish to express my gratitude for the generous
donation of $7,752.79 which we received. This gift will enable us to continue
our work in providing for the needs of our 90 Elderly Residents.
Sr. Cecilia Mary, Isp
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.
There is a training session for new Eucharistic Ministers on Tuesday, October 2 at 7:00pm in church. Questions? Call Pat Zirkelbach.
Basketball Sign Up for Girls and Boys Team: Sign up for both Girls and Boys Basketball Teams will be held Tuesday, September 18 in the Wildcat Room from 6-8:00pm. Registration fee is $45.00 ($25 for 3rd/4th grade girls). The $50.00 annual family membership fee is also due at sign ups if not paid for fall sports. Questions? Call Jim Newsom for the girls program or Mark Gagnon for the boys program .
The McAuley High School Athletic Boosters are hosting the fourth annual Monte Carlo and Texas Hold'em Tournament on Saturday, September 22, 2007. The Monte Carlo is from 8 p.m. to 1 a.m. Admission is $25 per person and includes food and beverages all night. Questions? Call 681-1800 x 1152.
McAuley High School: The first annual McAuley Fall FiveK Run/Walk will take place on Saturday, Sept. 22, 2007 at 9:00 a.m. at Miami Whitewater. The event is open to all ages and all fitness levels with a common goal to raise money for the McAuley Alumnae Fund for all young women. To register for the Fall FiveK Run/Walk (3.1 miles) go to www.alumnae.mcauleyhs.net/fallwalk Strollers/pets are welcome!
Sacred Heart Radio. Tune into number 740 on your AM radio dial
this Friday evening, September 21, at 7:30pm. Why not set one of your
car radio dials at 740 to hear Catholic radio throughout the week? Following
is the schedule for the season:
September 22 - Lakewood at 7:00pm
September 28 - St. Xavier at 7:30pm
October 5 - Moeller at 7:30pm
October 12 - Covington Catholic at 7:30pm
October 20 - Cleveland Benedictine at 7:30pm
October 26 - Western Hills at 7:30pm
"Come and See" experience with Sisters of Divine Providence is October 26 at 7:00pm - October 27 at 8:00pm at St. Anne Convent/Moye Spiritual Life Center, Melbourne, KY. To register, contact Sr. Fidelis Tracy (859-441-0700 ext. 324).
A Rachel's Vineyard weekend retreat for spiritual and emotional healing after abortion will be held in Cincinnati on October 12, 13, 14, 2007. 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.
St. James White Oak Class of 1987 Grade School Reunion, Saturday, September 22, 7:00pm at Crossroads in White Oak. Questions? Call Brigid Hoffman .
Catholic Women's Conference in Honor of Our Lady of the Rosary is Saturday, October 6 at St. Gertrude Church, 7630 Shawnee Run Rd. Registration fee is $30.00 per person before September 30 and $35.00 per person after September 30. For further details look for the pamphlet in the bookrack of church.
Boy Scout Troop 420 is having their 11th annual Spaghetti Dinner on Saturday, September 29th from 4:00-7:00pm at St. Bernard's Parish Center - (on Harrison Ave. before Miamitown). The dinner includes a drink, salad and dessert. Cost is $6.00/adult & $4.00/child (at the door) - $5.00/adult & $3.00/child (presale from any troop 420 scout or by calling Sandy .
The St. Martin's Athletic Association and the Parish Life Committee
are teaming up for the First Annual Oktoberfest, at St. Martin of Tours
in Cheviot on Saturday, September 29 from 6:30PM to 10:00 PM, and Sunday
September 30 from 12:30 PM to 8:00 PM. A traditional German sauerbraten
dinner will be served on Sunday from 12:30 to 2:30 PM. Hot dogs, brats,
metts, goetta and sauerkraut will be available all weekend long.
Annunciation Parish is holding its first annual Oktoberfest. The
festivities begin on Saturday, September 29th from 6-11:00pm and Sunday,
September 30th from 1-8:00pm. Please join us for good food, fun and plenty
of entertainment.
Anti-death Penalty Day of Action is Wednesday, September 26th. The Archdiocese of Cincinnati and the Intercommunity Justice and Peace Center will be organizing transportation to and from Columbus on September 26th for the day of action against the death penalty. Questions? Call Julie at IJPC .
At the Parish Picnic on Friday night, a boy lost his black Nintendo DS. If anyone found this would you please call the Parish Office (661-6565).
Wellness Tips:
BODY: Lower your cholesterol by adding peanuts, peanut butter,
or peanut oil to a diet low in saturated fat.
MIND: Make a to do list and prioritize.
SPIRIT: Pray daily.