HEALING SERVICE & MASS Jesus still heals today! Besides physical healings, there are emotional, spiritual, psychological, and relational healings. You are invited to a Mass with Healing Service on Wednesday, July 2, 2025, at 7:30 PM in St. Ignatius Church. Praise & Worship music begins at 7:15. Receive Jesus in the Eucharist, adore Him in Eucharistic Exposition, and experience Jesus’ love and healing power through individual personal prayer ministry for any healing that you need. Sponsored by Lighthouse Renewal Center. For more info, call Janet Johansing at 513-471-5483; email at lighthouserenewal@fuse.net; or visit our website: www.LRC1.org
Patty Stretch celebrated her 25th anniversary at St. Ignatius on June 5th, 2025. We give thanks for Patty’s faithful service to our Church community. Patty’s dedication to the music ministry has not only enriched our liturgies but has also inspired many to pray and rejoice. It is such a blessing to have Patty here at St. Ignatius! Patty, thank you for your years of service and the joy you have brought to our worship!
Patty Stretch celebrated her 25th anniversary at St. Ignatius on June 5th, 2025. We give thanks for Patty’s faithful service to our Church community. Patty’s dedication to the music ministry has not only enriched our liturgies but has also inspired many to pray and rejoice. It is such a blessing to have Patty here at St. Ignatius! Thank you for your years of service and the joy you have brought to our worship!
Please join us in welcoming two new members to our parish staff! As you may know, Elaine Kroger will be leaving us next month to continue her career in teaching 3rd grade at St. James. We are grateful for her years of dedication to our parish and wish her well in her new endeavors! Beth Scholl will be joining our ministry team to serve as Coordinator of Youth Faith Formation. She comes to us from St. Joseph, North Bend, and brings a great deal of knowledge and experience to the role! Another exciting addition to our administrative team will be Chris Denman. He is an active parishioner with children at St. Ignatius, and is re-joining the workforce as our new Coordinator of Parish Communications! He will replace Amy Lesko who is pursuing another career opportunity at Our Lady of the Rosary. Finally, Rick Berning has unofficially retired by going part-time on the finance team. You may see him in the office on Tuesday and Thursday mornings, unless he’s on the golf course! We look forward to a prosperous year with our new team members!
-Fr. Umberg
The seminarians and vocation director of the Archdiocese of Cincinnati are hosting the Ember Day retreat for high school men, aged 15-19. The day will include Mass with Archbishop Schnurr, a tour of the seminary, prayer, sports, talks, activities and food. It’s an opportunity for high school boys to meet the seminarians and learn more about vocation, virtue, priesthood and fatherhood.
Monday, May 26th Mass will take place at 9:15am due to Memorial Day. There will NOT be a 7pm Mass.
The Parish Office will be closed for Memorial Day and reopen on Tuesday May 27th at 8am.
Thank you!
SAVE THE DATE—We are hosting a Pizza Party for all the Fish Fry volunteers on Sunday, May 18, 2025, from 6-8 pm in Loyola Hall. Thank you for making this event a success. Please RSVP using the link below. Many thanks to all who attended the 2025 Fish Fry. Total profit from the event was $8,125.
Pastoral Council Elections—May 17th and18th Election Ballots will be available at the doors of church after all Masses the weekend of May 17 & 18, or you may vote in person in the Parish Office through Monday, May19th.
Please read about each candidate:
John Bedel : Hello fellow parishioners, I just wanted to share a little about me. I am married;my wife’s name is Brittany. We have been parishioners since 2019, and have 3 children currently in St. Ignatius school, who are in the grades, 4th, 1st, and Pre–k. I am involved with the Fathers group and do help out with and assist coaching/volunteering when the opportunity presents itself. For work, I’ve been with the Hamilton County Sheriff’s Office for 22 years and currently assigned to the patrol division. In my free time I enjoy being outside and spending time with my family. I am interested in becoming part of the parish council to serve the Community here at St Ignatius andhelp Fr. Umberg make disciples of Jesus Christ.
Colin Lang: I grew up in a family that was heavily involved in my parish in my hometown of Cleveland, Ohio, and the idea of service to my community imprinted on me from an early age. Throughout my time at St. Ignatius High School (Cleveland) and Xavier University, I spent a vast amount of my free time involved in service groups and leadership teams dedicated to bettering my community. Wherever I find myself, I want to serve others, following the example of our Lord as best as I am able. In pursuit of that, I wish to serve as a member of the Pastoral Council to serve our community, serving all of you, my fellow parishioners. Our parish is a place of peace and joy for my family, and I seek to do my part to enable it to be that for each and every person who comes to it.
Jim Macke: My name is Jim Macke;my wife and I have been members of the parish for the past 3 years. We have a young family of three daughters: Fourth, Third, and Kindergar- ten ages that attend St. Ignatius Elementary School. We enjoy staying active in the parish community by at- tending various social gatherings (Fish Fry’s & various fundraisers) along with participating in parish sports where my wife and I volunteer as coaches. Outside of the parish I am completing my 18th year as an educator in the Oak Hills LSD. During my summers when I am not teaching, I stay busy by fulfilling the role as the General Manager for Three Rivers Swim Club. As a member of Parish Council, I would like to play an active role in supporting the stake- holders of St. Ignatius Church and School. I am inspired to create a dynamic plan that will provide a strong foundation that will align with the Parish’s mission in not only sustaining the strong pillars, but also supporting future growth and success of our outstanding Church & School for years
Greg Niehaus: I have been a member of St. Ignatius for over 40 years and am retiring from my position of Director of Faith Formation at St. Therese Little Flower Church, Our Lady of Guadelupe Family of Parishes.
Bob Sanders: I have been a member of St. Ignatius for 20 years. In that time, I’ve seen how deeply St. Ignatius has impacted the community. My two daughters graduated from St. Ignatius school. As a parent, and now a grandparent I see the need for the family to have faith in their lives today. There is a reawakening of the awareness of Christ’s love for His Church, the family, and us as individuals. It is important to be ready for this moment andbe prepared to spiritually feed and grow Christ’s family.
Dr. Dennis Wiwi: I retired from my Ob/Gyn practice in 2020 and now have time to give back to my longtime parish St I. I have been on parish council in the past and would enjoy sharing the feelings and ideas of fellow parishioners.
Please join us on Monday, May 5th at the 7:00pm Mass for the Parish May Crowning. May is the month when we honor Mary, Our Blessed Mother. We honor Mary with prayer and reflection and praying the rosary.
Do you want to rediscover the joy you and your spouse had when you were first married? Looking for a unique gift to each other to help you thrive in your Sacrament of Marriage? A Worldwide Marriage Encounter weekend can do just that and live your best life in love! There is an upcoming 2025 Marriage Encounter weekend this summer at our newest retreat location July 25-27 at the Jesuit Spiritual Center in Milford, Ohio. Weekends can fill up quickly, so applying early is encouraged to avoid the waiting list.
