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We encourage all families to spend time in meditation with this video throughout the Triduum.

Tomás Luis de Victoria (c. 1548 – 27 August 1611) was the most famous composer in 16th-century Spain, and was one of the most important composers of the Counter-Reformation, along with Giovanni Perluigi Palestrina. Victoria was not only a composer but also an accomplished organist, singer and priest.

Victoria composed his Tenebrae Responsories about twenty years after the conclusion of the Council of Trent (1545-1563), which was held in response to the Reformation. In 1570, St. Pius V promulgated the Roman Missal, which was in force for 400 years.  At the time, there was a need for liturgical reform, as many of the liturgies had become more like concerts, with polyphony dominating and frequently distracting from the act of worship. It is in this context that Victoria composed much of his music.

Sebastian Modarelli, Director of Music and Liturgy for the Co-Cathedral of Saint John the Evangelist in Rochester, Minnesota, offers us some background on this piece and its importance for us today:

“The Tenebrae Responsories arose in 1585, shortly after an important moment in history. Polyphony had become an end in itself. The text was no longer intelligible, and the music distracted from the liturgy. This is what moved the Church and the pope at the Council of Trent (1562-1563) close to the decision of removing music from the liturgy–because it distracted from the liturgy. It is said that Palestrina (who may have been Victoria’s teacher) composed a Mass for the pope (Missa Papae Marcelli) that convinced him to keep polyphony in the Mass.

Holy Week Project 5,000 Virtual Plan

Our community, our nation and our world is facing a one of a kind challenge which impacts all of us. In addition to daily needs, individuals and families are experiencing heightened anxiety, stress and a new normal. St. Francis Seraph Ministries (SFSM) is one of the few local organizations with the ability to remain open without interruption providing eleven meals a week and mobile meal distribution. SFSM is committed to continuing to serve the community by providing nourishment, comfort, and security through love.

The SFSM Staff and a limited number of volunteers prepare meals in accordance to the new guidelines and provide “pick up” for both breakfast and dinner. In addition to breakfast and dinner, bag lunches are offered at meal times and on Sunday’s at lunchtime.

This year St. Ignatius Parish has the opportunity to support St. Francis Seraph Ministries during Holy Week in a unique manner. Please consider the following ways you and your family could help:

● Make a donation of food and/or supplies using the St. Francis Seraph Ministries Wish List at Amazon.com and ship these items directly to SFSM at 1615 Republic Street, Cincinnati, Ohio 45202

Amazon Directions:
 – Please make St. Francis Seraph Ministries your “charity of choice” via the following link:
https://smile.amazon.com/ch/90-0705683

–  Go to Accounts & Lists select AmazonSmile Charity Lists and then page down and make selections.
Or go to the wish list via this link:  https://smile.amazon.com/hz/charitylist/ls/TIUURYJ9B4DT

● Visit the SFSM website at www.sfsministries.org and make a financial donation. Please type St. I Project 5000 in the custom message section of the donation form.

● Organize a food and/or bag lunch (sealed) supplies drive among your friends and family. Drop offs of these items can be arranged by contacting Jay Olzak, SFSM Food Service Director at jolzak@sfsministries.org.

● Schedule to be a volunteer at one of the meal times Monday-Friday by contacting Theresa Diersen, SFSM Volunteer Director at tdiersen@sfsministries.org.

● Send a check to St. Francis Seraph Ministries; 1615 Republic St.; Cincinnati, OH  45202. Please write St. I Project 5000 on the check memo line.  Check can also be dropped off at the parish office.

Most especially during this holy season of Easter please keep the guests, staff, and volunteers at St. Francis Seraph Ministries in your prayers each day for the safety and well being of everyone who needs their support.

It is with heavy hearts that we share the news that all public masses will be suspended through Easter. Please read the letter from the Catholic Bishops of Ohio HERE.  St. Ignatius of Loyola Church will continue to stay in communication during this time of uncertainty, and will never cease in prayer.

St. Ignatius of Loyola ~ Pray for Us 

The 50th Anniversary of the Dedication of the Church Reception this Sunday, March 15 has been postponed. However the noon Mass will still take place and will be streamed live online HERE.

Due to the Governor’s Executive Order, and In order to attempt to protect the members of our Parish during concerns of the spread of the Coronavirus, until further notice we will only be distributing Communion at the Masses at St. Ignatius under the form of the hosts. Further, we are asking all Extraordinary Ministers of the Eucharist to refrain from distributing the Eucharist if they feel ill – even with cold symptoms. We have located hand sanitizer on the credence table behind the Celebrants’ chairs. We ask that all distributors of Communion please proceed to the credence table after the “Lamb of God” and sanitize their hands. The distributors can then line up as usual. Please however, refrain from touching anything, especially your face or others, except the plate of hosts, until after you have finished distributing,