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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.
Show Gratitude by Creating Signs
Also, help shine God’s Love by creating signs of encouragement to hang in the halls of the hospital. Share Christ’s Love through a scripture verse or create signage showing love and gratitude toward those sacrificing to care for the ill. Or offer some encouragement to those infected and receiving treatment. Please make signs 11 x 14 or smaller.
This is a great way to get our children involved! We can also offer a prayer while creating these inspirational pieces. This is one small way that we can do our part!!!!
Boxes are labeled in the lobby of the Church Office. Please drop off at the St. Ignatius Parish Office between 7am-2pm daily. If you have any questions please contact Kim Abele at 513.661.6565 ext 2706.
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,
Updates from St. Ignatius of Loyola Church
Information is current as of Thursday, April 9 at 1:30 pm
Updates will be sent through Flocknote when necessary.
Information will also be updated here on the St. Ignatius website.
Worship & Sacraments
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All public masses will be suspended through May 3. Letter HERE.
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Archbishop Schnurr’s Letter HERE
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Magnificat is providing a complimentary online issue that can be accessed to help people pray from home. Click HERE to access.
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Watch Weekend Masses online. Mass will be live-streamed at 6:00 am
Watch online HERE at sainti.org or
on our YouTube channel at http://bit.ly/StIgnatiusChurchYouTube-
This can also be viewed at a later time by using the same link, and clicking on the triangle, and then previous broadcasts. A list of archives will appear, click on the date and time of the Mass you wish to view.
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COVID-19 Information
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USCCB Statements on Coronavirus (COVID-19) – Click HERE
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Catholic Response to Outbreak of Coronavirus – CDC Information – Click HERE
Non-Sacramental Events & Information
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Church office hours M-F 8 am 4 pm, Saturday hours 9am-1pm
Doors lock at 2 pm daily. Please knock or call 661.6565, option 5 if you need to access the office between 2 – 4 pm.
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St. Ignatius School will not resume classes until May 1
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Parish School of Religion and Children’s Liturgy of the Word will not resume until May or later.
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Athletics, Scouts, and AHG events will not resume until
May 1
We are still working on a Complete list of Canceled Events.
We hope to have this compiled soon!
If you are not certain of any event, feel free to contact the organizer of the events, or call the church office at 513.661.6565, option 5.
Updates will continuously be made to the website, and sent through Flocknote. Sign up for Flocknote http://bit.ly/JoinStIgnatiusFlocknote or Text “IgnatiusLoyola” to 84576 to join through your mobile device, or fill out contact information below and follow the prompts.
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Athletics Update: Per the note from Kevin Vance, St. Ignatius Athletics have been suspended until April 15th. The Athletic Board and Coordinators are working closely with the School and Parish and will let you know if that timeline changes. Your coordinators and coaches will keep you updated with any information they have available. Please keep in mind that the Athletics Association is made up of volunteers and will respond as soon as possible. We will continue to provide athletics updates as they are available. Thank you
Parishioners currently signed up for Flocknote will begin to receive an electronic version of the Insight through Flocknote ONLY.
Parishioners NOT currently receiving Flocknote through email will continue to receive a printed Insight sent in the mail to your home. No action is needed on your part.