Category: News & Events
Rorate Mass
Saturday, Dec. 16 at 6:30 AM
Doughnut breakfast/social to follow at Loyola Hall
The Rorate Mass is a particular votive Mass in honor of the Blessed Virgin Mary celebrated during Advent. The atmosphere of this Mass is different: it is meant to specifically express the expectant and prayerful waiting of Advent in a visual and experiential way. It is celebrated before first light and is entirely candle-lit (accounting for our early start time). The Mass gets its name from its entrance antiphon, which begins with the words “Rorate Caeli”, meaning “drop down, you heavens.” The antiphon in full is taken from the book of the prophet Isaiah: “Drop down, you heavens, from above, and let the clouds rain down the just one.” This quote encapsulates the prophetic expectation of the Messiah, fulfilled at the coming of Christ through Mary.
This is an opportunity to enter the Mass in (literally) a different light and a tradition that can help give shape to Advent, which, even within the Church, has gotten somewhat lost in the rush to celebrate Christmas.
In short, there’s no better use of your Saturday morning—please join us for this Advent Mass!
The American Heritage girls of Troop OH 3712 and their families would like to thank you for your support of our Busken Fundraiser. If you took an order form from church and would like to order, please get your order form and payment to the parish office on or before October 29th. We truly appreciate your support of our troop. Pick up of orders will be held on Tuesday, November 21– the Tuesday before Thanksgiving– in the concession stand area from 4-7PM. If you have any questions, please contact me, Debbie Morris, debbieamorris2@gmail.com or phone 513-451-6482. Again, thank you for your support.
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We would like to extend our gratitude to Megan Mears for sharing her talents in music with the St. Ignatius community. Megan has worked with the Joyful Noise choir, the Youth Schola and served many special liturgies during her time at St. Ignatius. We are grateful for her contributions to the St. I community and wish her the best!
Rosary Rally at 12 noon on Saturday October 7 in the St. Ignatius parking lot. Bring a friend and a chair! This year is the 106 Anniversary of Our Lady of Fatima. Our nation in great need of public prayer, repentance and conversion. We ask God to save America and the children (born and unborn) at risk in the Amendment of Article I of the Ohio Constitution. Contact Ric at 513.661.9027 for more information.
Town Hall + Q & A on Proposed Amendment to Ohio’s Constitution
October 2nd at St. Ignatius
Are you hearing conflicting messages?
Do you know why the upcoming November election in Ohio is so critical?
Join us on Monday, October 2 at 7:30pm in Loyola Hall to learn from the experts as they explain what the words of the amendment actually mean, how it will greatly impact all Ohioians, and get answers to your questions.
Find clarity, be informed!
The Parish Picnic is at Stricker’s Grove on Friday September 8. Park opens at 5:00p.m. Admission is free. You may not bring beer into the park but you may purchase it there. Bring the family for an enjoyable evening at Stricker’s Grove!
Theme: Real Presence in Us
Location: All meetings will be in the Ignatius Center (5215 North Bend Road).
Dates: See dates by each book below.
Times: One Monday a month from 7:30-9pm and one Wednesday a month from 10-11:30am.
Purchase: The parish places bulk orders from the publisher to get the best rate and pass on the savings to you. Pick up a copy of the book from the parish office at the cost listed by each book below.
Want to go deeper in our Catholic faith?
Consider coming to Tolle et Lege book conversations, which is a conversation over a different book each month (option of morning or evening session), led by Brad Macke, Director of Adult Faith Formation.
Tolle et lege is Latin for “take and read”, which St. Augustine heard a voice say to him toward the beginning of his conversion to Christianity. His conversion involved his heart and his “head” (intellect) – a reminder that the Catholic faith affirms the importance of growing intellectually, since the more we KNOW Jesus, the more we can LOVE Him.
We will read a variety of books ranging from general Catholic topics, to spiritual writing for meditation, to works of literature. Books are typically purchased by the parish in bulk (discounted), then for sale in the parish office. See the line up of selected books and the schedule on this page.
Questions? Email evangelization@sainti.org.
Check back later this summer for more information on our Fall/Winter series!
Scroll down to view the Tolle et Lege books read this past year!
Previous Books
Anima Christi: Soul of Christ
by Mother May Francis, P.C.C.
Story of a Soul
by St. Therese of Lisieux
How the Eucharist Can Save Civilization
by Jared Staudt
Becoming Eucharistic People by Timothy P. O’Malley.
Bread That Is Broken
by Fr. Wilfrid Stinissen
St. Thomas Aquinas
by GK Chesterton
(Note: This book has two parts and will be used for both November and January!)
St. Francis of Assisi
by GK Chesterton
(Note: This book has two parts and will be used for both November and February!)
Something Beautiful from God
by Malcolm Muggeridge
Eucharist by Bishop Barron
The Return of the King by J.R.R. Tolkien
The Two Towers by J.R.R. Tolkien
The Fellowship of the Ring by J.R.R Tolkien
Jesus and the Jewish Roots of the Eucharist by Dr. Brant Pitre
March – Time for God by
Fr. Jacques Philippe
The Dry Wood by Caryll Houselander
Reclaiming Vatican II by Fr. Blake Britton
Abandonment to Divine Providence by Fr. Jean-Pierre de Caussade, SJ
The Princess and the Goblin by George MacDonald
The Spirit of the Liturgy by Cardinal Joseph Ratzinger
Vatican II Summer Study Series
The Beer Option by Jared Staudt
These Beautiful Bones by Emily Stimpson
The Reed of God by Caryll Houselander
The Princess and Curdie by George MacDonald
The Seven Sacraments by Stratford Caldecott
The Practice of the Presence of God by Brother Lawrence
The Genesis of Gender by Abigail Favale
Leisure: The Basis of Culture
Eucharistic Revival Events 2023-2024
March & April Poster
Past Posters
January & February
November & December
September & October
June
Join us for Mass or Eucharistic Adoration! Jesus is waiting for you!
Adult Faith Formation – Mosaic Series Topics
Tolle et Lege Book Conversations – Books and Dates
Family Faith Formation Topics & Dates:
First Event Sunday, September 17. More details to come!
Purpose
Young Adult ministry is a community of Catholic young adults (ages 18-35), whether single, married or young parents, growing as disciples of Jesus Christ through the gift of His Church. If interested in receiving more information about Westside Catholic Young Adults, contact Antonio Mata at tony.m.mata16@gmail.com.
Event Pictures
PAST EVENTS
July 22: 7pm Bonfire & Feast of St. Mary Magdalene
May 10: Made For More Event with Dr. Christopher West at St. Susanna Catholic Church
April 29: Pilgrimage and Bourbon Trail Day Trip
April 27: Brad Bursa, PhD on Reprogrammed: Have We All Become Technocrats?
March 23: Theology of the Body & Catholic Social Teaching
February 23: Contraception: A Help or a Headache for Marriage?
January 21: Clay Crucifix Creation
January 19: Body, Soul, Spirit: Integrated Health
December 15: Dr. Sodergren on “Understanding Sexual Identity”
December 7: Advent Vespers at Seminary
November 13: Potluck Dinner and Movie Night
November 10: Brad Macke on “Marriage as an Icon of God’s Love”
October 27: Vickie Geckle & Valerie Bender on “Theology of the Body Through the Eyes of Children”
October 8-9: Camping Trip at Red River Gorge
Sept. 29: Emily Macke on “Who Am I?: St. John Paul II’s Theology of the Body”
Sept. 17 – Kayaking at Green Acres
February 12: Icon Workshop & Wine
February 24: Joshua Wellen on Literature and Poetry
March 5: Poetry Reading with Bourbon and Cigars
March 24: Dr. Joe Molitor on Friendship and Suffering
April 2 : Swing Dancing Night
April 28: Kate Iadipaolo on the Human Person and Vocation
May 26: Madalyn Hardig on the Beautiful Shepherd
June 4: Gift of Self – Service Workshop
June 23: Fr. Christian on Beauty in the Liturgy and Bonfire
July 28: Holy Hour and Bonfire
