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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 cloud 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 not a better use of your Saturday morning! Come join us for this Advent Mass! Donut breakfast/social to follow in the school cafeteria.
Mike Davis Concert:
Tuesday, December 9, at 7:00 p.m. in the church
Prepare for the coming of Christ this Advent by joining popular singer and Catholic evangelist Mike Davis for a powerful night of prayer, music, and scripture. It is a night of power and prayer that can change your life! The event is free to the public. A freewill donation is always appreciated.
Grief Support Group
There is help and support for you if you have experienced a loss. Our eight-week grief support program meets Wednesdays at 7:00 p.m. for one hour. The purpose of the program is to bring the grieving process into focus and provide support for you and others that share your pain.
We will next meet on Wednesday, October 22, at 7:00 p.m. in the school library. Someone will be at the entrance of the school to let you in and direct you where to go. We will talk about our faith. Did it bring you comfort, help? Or, what did not help? Join us. Call Barb Evans with any questions at 513.484.3893.
Share the Warmth: Coat Drive October 20 – 26
The Coat Drive is next week! Share the warmth by donating new and gently used coats, hats, scarves, gloves and mittens of all sizes at St. Ignatius this week. The St. I’s Conference of the Society of St. Vincent de Paul organized the drive for our greater Cincinnati neighbors in need.
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October 20 – 24 for St. Ignatius School students and families: collection boxes at school
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October 25 – 26 for parishioners: Collection boxes at church
Students and Vincentians will move donations to the Society of St. Vincent de Paul truck, to be located on parish grounds. This drive is only for coats and winter accessories for SVDP Cincinnati distribution. Please take all other donated items to a SVDP thrift store. As always, if you need help, please call 513.661.6565 ext. 2, and leave a voicemail for a return call by the next business day.
Young Christian Hearts
Young Christian Hearts is an outreach spiritual program to prepare special needs adults for the Sunday liturgy. In addition, the group offers service opportunities to the participants. New members are needed to join Young Christian Hearts. Special needs adults, ages 18 and over, are encouraged to join the group. As an outreach program to other parishes, participants do not have to be members of St. Ignatius. Parish members assist the facilitator, Geri Tengler.
Usually the group meets on the first Friday of the month between 6:30 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. in the Ignatius Center, but in October the group is meeting on Friday, October 10. During Advent, the group is planning a service opportunity called Lessons and Carols at a local retirement center. For more information about the group, Lessons and Carols, or to verify dates, please call Geri Tengler at 513.741.4758.
Join us in praying for our nation at 12:00 p.m. on Saturday, October 11, in the St. Ignatius parking lot (in front of the school). The world is at a historic crossroad.
God is more offended than ever as people ignore Our Lady’s maternal request to “stop offending God.” Yes, we must listen to Our Lady’s request and stop sinning if we hope to enjoy God’s blessings and to avert His wrath. He will hear us, if we pray through the intercession of His Blessed Mother.
Last year was very well attended, and we are hoping for even more attendees this year. Remember to bring a chair. Contact Ric Aielli, Grand Knight of the K of C LaSalle Council 5621, for more information at 513.661.9027 or ricaielli@gmail.com. Learn more at https://americaneedsfatima.org.
What is That Man Is You (TMIY)?
TMIY is an interactive men’s program focused on the development of male leadership in the modern world. It combines the best research from science with the teachings of the Catholic faith and the wisdom of the saints to develop the vision of authentic men capable of transforming themselves, their families, and greater society.
How does it work?
Each year is divided into two, 13-week semesters, which meet in the fall and spring.
Who: Any man who is interested
What: Weekly formation meetings
When: Saturday mornings, 7:00 – 8:30 a.m. Starts January 10, 2026.
Where: Loyola Hall
Contact: Beth Scholl at bscholl@sainti.org.
Cost: There is no cost!
Spring 2026 Program Content: Becoming a Man After God’s Own Heart
Combining the latest science with the teachings of the Church and the wisdom of the saints, Becoming a Man After God’s Own Heart develops the vision of man. It makes an honest assessment of the challenges men face and provides a practical path to transformation by focusing on their relationship with God and introducing the 7 Steps to Superabundance. Weekly topics include:
- What Must I Do?
- A Life of Dissipation
- The Heart of a Man
- Becoming a Man after God’s Own Heart
- A heart Enslaved by the Flesh
- A Heart Bound by the World
- A Descent to the Isolation of Self
- The Ascent to the Mind of God
- The Practice of the Presence of God
- The Hidden Face of God
- The Triumph of Mercy
- A New Springtime
- A Man After God’s Own Heart
Visit https://paradisusdei.org/that-man-is-you/ to learn more about the TMIY program, and email George Gillespie at ggillespie@sainti.org if you are interested!