Category: News & Events

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

There are no Masses Friday, March 13. The Mary and Joseph statues are being cleaned, but will be completed before Stations of the Cross, so stations will continue as scheduled. There will be no 7 am Mass on Saturday, March 14.

Lighthouse Mass & Healing Services The Mass and Healing Services are on the first Wednesday of the month – unless it happens to be a Holy Day. The Mass and Healing Services now start at 7:30pm instead of 7pm in church. You can always call 513-471-LITE or
visit the website at www.LRC1. org if you have any questions.

At a recent parish pastoral council meeting, council members thought that as the New Year begins, an update for St. Ignatius parishioners on the function, responsibilities and activities of their parish council would be timely. Additionally, they felt it would be good to communicate to parishioners how best to get information on agenda items discussed at the monthly parish council meetings; how to contact the members; and how to join the parish council. Parish (or pastoral) council is a consultative body made up of parishioners, staff, and the pastor that serves to be the “eyes and ears” of the parish community at large, advising the pastor on various pastoral issues, ranging from liturgical, educational and financial issues to long range planning and the future direction of the parish. Relevant topics are openly discussed among the members, and decisions are made to vote on actions or get additional information for future meetings.

Responsibilities of parish council members include a monthly meeting, lasting about 90 minutes, beginning and concluding with a prayer led by a member. Currently, meetings are held the first Tuesday of each month. Members need to be active in the life of the parish (Sunday Mass, volunteer, other), engaging fellow parishioners and bringing their ideas and concerns to the pastoral council for discussion. Members are asked to review the minutes from the previous month, to approve or make changes, and to review the agenda for the current month in preparation for the meeting. Members serve a three year term, with three members rotating off each June. While currently the council has ten members, it may have up to twelve members. Meetings are held on site in the Behler Room, Loyola Hall or Ignatius Center.

What skills or qualifications does a person need to be on parish council? Each person has a “talent” that is not only valued by Jesus Christ, but can also be valuable in the service of the parish. The most important qualification is to have the passion to contribute to the growth of St. Ignatius parish by being active in parish life, living a solid life of faith, participating in the sacraments and being good stewards of God’s gifts. The diversity of council in regards to gender, age, experiences and time as parish members helps to form a well rounded council.

Why would I want to serve as a member of pastoral council? Many reasons come to mind but a few that resonate for most people are the direct interaction with other parishioners of diverse ages and backgrounds and the pastor. Through these encounters one discovers the “pulse” of the parish and can be attentive to its true needs, offering insight and experience to build a better future for the parish. Exercising one’s baptismal call in the guidance of St. Ignatius Parish, council members try not only to preserve the vibrancy of the community, but to help the Church and the parish grow, fulfilling Christ’s mandate to spread the Good News. By offering expertise from one’s life and faith and under the guidance of the Holy Spirit, council members help make a difference in our parish life.

How do I contact parish council, express an interest in becoming a member, or just increase my knowledge of matters before the parish council? There are several ways to reach out to parish council:
• All current pastoral council members and their phone numbers are in the Sunday bulletin (1st column).
• Go to www.sainti.org. After clicking on the “Church” site, proceed to the following tabs: “About”, “Pastoral Council” members also listed on the website along with meeting minutes, job description, including duties and responsibilities, and a member interest form that can be filled out or simply call a member. As the parish celebrates its Jubilee Years, pastoral council members hope to be active in engaging the community, and we look forward to hearing from you.

-Jason Lesko (Chair) and Kirk Fischesser (Vice Chair)

Join St. Ignatius of Loyola School on Sunday, January 26, from 1-2:30pm to kick off Catholic Schools Week. Our school exists to evangelize our young people, to shape and form their hearts to be joyful, missionary disciples.We are grateful to Mr. Vance, Mrs. Sieve, our dedicated faculty and staff, and to all the parents who have sacrificed so much to make our school truly outstanding. And what would our school be without our students?!!! God’s grace is at work in a truly extra-ordinary way within them.  Nourished by God’s Word and the Sacraments, our young people, and, indeed our whole parish, can go and set the world on fire!

On Tuesday, November 19th the Ignatius Center across the street was blessed by Fr. Earl, with office staff present to share in the celebration. We are excited to expand our facilities to support the growth of all the St. Ignatius of Loyola Ministries!

Join Us for the Open House

The parish is hosting an open house to showcase the new Ignatius Center (Building across the street) on Sunday, December 1, 11:15 am-2 pm. Everyone is welcome!

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The 8th grade Girl Scouts are coordinators for the giving tree that will be in the back of church beginning Saturday, November 23. All are invited to participate in this annual Christmas service project, which benefits various underprivileged children, seniors, and pregnancy centers in our area.

Ornaments need to be returned with the specified gifts by the noon Mass on Sunday, December 8. Also, volunteers are needed to help the Girl Scouts sort and deliver the gifts on Sunday afternoon, December 8. Families are encouraged to contribute to this effort. Please call Sue Newland to volunteer: 513-608-2364. Thank you for your generosity and continued commitment to this cause.

Volunteers Needed to Lector Additional Lectors/Readers are needed for weekend Masses, especially at 6:30 am, 8:30 am, and 7:30 pm Sunday Masses. High School age or older is required. If you are interested, please contact the Parish Office at 513-661-6565 or Len Johansing at 513-470-8886.

Ushers are needed for weekend Masses. Many ushers are elderly and would like to pass the torch to younger parishioners. They have served our parish well. New men, women, and teens are needed to fill this Ministry. Consider a commitment to usher. Ask a friend or two to join you! Ushers serve for about an hour and 15 minutes during a weekend Mass of their choice. You can rotate with other ushers, choose to usher each week, or fill in as a sub. Our Dear Lord blesses those who serve His church. Contact Rose Bruns: (513) 335-0591, Brunsrm51@gmail.com.