St. Ignatius Martyr Parish

LADIES CLUB: A Thanksgiving Dinner is planned for our monthly meeting on Tuesday, November 20th, 6:30 p.m. in the Fr. John Payne House. Bring your favorite casserole and/or dessert to complement the traditional turkey and dressing being prepared by one of our outstanding cooks. Join us for a relaxing evening of food, fun and fellowship. 

THE SCHOOL WILL BE CLOSED on Wednesday, November 21, 2007 to Friday, November 23, 2007 for Thanksgiving break. We will reopen on Monday, November 26, 2007 at 7:30 a.m.

THE SCHOOL WILL BE CLOSED on Wednesday, November 21, 2007 to Friday, November 23, 2007 for Thanksgiving break. We will reopen on Monday, November 26, 2007 at 7:30 a.m.

The Church Office will be closed November 22nd and 23rd in observance of Thanksgiving. We will reopen on Sunday at 8 a.m. 

Join us at the Lord's table to give thanks to God as a parish community for God's many blessings to us as a parish. That is this Thursday at 10:00 a.m. Please bring non-perishable food items that will be used to restock our St. Vincent de Paul food pantry.

THE SCHOOL WILL BE CLOSED on Wednesday, November 21, 2007 to Friday, November 23, 2007 for Thanksgiving break. We will reopen on Monday, November 26, 2007 at 7:30 a.m.

The Church Office will be closed November 22nd and 23rd in observance of Thanksgiving. We will reopen on Sunday at 8 a.m. 

Vigil Mass, Sanctuary

PANCAKE BREAKFAST: The Knights of Columbus will be preparing and selling their delicious Pancake Breakfast on Sunday, November 25th, after all three morning Masses. Take a break from all those turkey leftovers and come by for some delicious pancakes, eggs and all the trimmings. 

Mass

9:00 AM Mass

11:00 AM Mass - Interpreted for the Deaf

1:00 PM Spanish Mass

5:00 PM LIFETEEN Mass

The St. Ignatius, Martyr, Catholic School 5th & 6th Grade Girls Gold Basket Ball Team will be playing vs. the Texas School for the Deaf at 4:15 PM in the Family Center. Concessions will be sold by the Booster Club.

The St. Ignatius, Martyr, Catholic School 5th & 6th Grade Boys Gold Basket Ball Team will be playing vs. the Texas School for the Deaf at 5:15 PM in the Family Center. Concessions will be sold by the Booster Club.

The St. Ignatius, Martyr, Catholic School 7th & 8th Grade Girls Gold Basket Ball Team will be playing vs. the Texas School for the Deaf at 6:15 PM in the Family Center. Concessions will be sold by the Booster Club.

The St. Ignatius, Martyr, Catholic School 7th & 8th Grade Boys Gold Basket Ball Team will be playing vs. the Texas School for the Deaf at 7:30 PM in the Family Center. Concessions will be sold by the Booster Club.

First Saturday, December 1st, Reconciliation before Mass at 6:30 a.m., devotion starts at 6:40 a.m. with Rosary before the Mass.

A Ladies Christmas Coffee - Before the busy holiday season overwhelms you, come and take some time to share "The Christmas Story". There will be treasured holiday tabletop displays, Yuletide brunch favorites & great conversation with friends - Saturday, December 1st, 9 a.m. -11:00 a.m. at the Fr. Gene Doré Family Center.

Sponsored by the Catholic Daughters Court #2391, tickets are $12 at the door. For more info call Christina Corona at 291-4574.

Vigil Mass, Sanctuary

Mass

9:00 AM Mass

11:00 AM Mass - Interpreted for the Deaf

1:00 PM Spanish Mass

5:00 PM LIFETEEN Mass

The St. Ignatius, Martyr, Catholic School 5th & 6th Grade Girls Gold Basket Ball Team will be playing vs. Paragon Prep at 4:00 PM in the Family Center. Concessions will be sold by the Booster Club.

The St. Ignatius, Martyr, Catholic School 5th & 6th Grade Boys Gold Basket Ball Team will be playing vs. Paragon Prep at 6:00 PM in the Family Center. Concessions will be sold by the Booster Club.

The St. Ignatius, Martyr, Catholic School 7th & 8th Grade Girls Gold Basket Ball Team will be playing vs. Paragon Prep at 6:00 PM in the Family Center. Concessions will be sold by the Booster Club.

The St. Ignatius, Martyr, Catholic School 7th & 8th Grade Boys Gold Basket Ball Team will be playing vs. Paragon Prep at 7:15 PM in the Family Center. Concessions will be sold by the Booster Club.

First Friday/First Saturday Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament, Mothers Chapel.

You are invited to come and visit with Jesus in the Blessed Sacrament from after the 12:05 PM Mass on Friday to the beginning of Mass on Saturday. Sign-up sheets are by each door. We need at least two people every hour.

First Friday/First Saturday Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament, Mothers Chapel.

You are invited to come and visit with Jesus in the Blessed Sacrament from after the 12:05 PM Mass on Friday to the beginning of Mass on Saturday. Sign-up sheets are by each door. We need at least two people every hour.

Saturday, December 8, 2007 will be the yard clean-up day for the 3rd grade class. Class sponsored yard clean-ups show great pride and love for the school. Participants earn an Out of Uniform day as well! Please coordinate with you Home Room Parents and Thank You! And Remember Open House is coming up Fast!

Vigil Mass, Sanctuary

Mass

9:00 AM Mass

11:00 AM Mass - Interpreted for the Deaf

1:00 PM Spanish Mass

5:00 PM LIFETEEN Mass

Mass for our Lady of Guadalupe: The bilingual Mass for our Lady of Guadalupe will be celebrated on Wednesday, December 12th. St. Ignatius will have its own Matachines, a traditional dance group that will perform during the Mass. In addition, children from our faith community will present brief skits of the apparitions of Our Lady of Guadalupe. The music for the Mass will be interpreted by the St. Ignatius mariachi group. The celebration will begin at 6:30 p.m. with a musical prelude. Mass will begin at 7 p.m.

After Mass the celebration will continue with a food and music at the Family Center. Tickets for the meal will be sold. Everyone is invited to attend. If you are interested in participating as a Sponsor (Padrino) please call Juan Mata at 280-2610.

The St. Ignatius, Martyr, Catholic School 5th & 6th Grade Girls Green Basket Ball Team will be playing vs. St. Louis Catholic School at 4:30 PM in the Family Center. Concessions will be sold by the Booster Club.

The St. Ignatius, Martyr, Catholic School 5th & 6th Grade Boys Green Basket Ball Team will be playing vs. St. Louis Catholic School at 5:30 PM in the Family Center. Concessions will be sold by the Booster Club.

Meetings of the Board are open to members of the Parish and to parents of children receiving their education under the auspices of the parish. The right of such non-Board members to address the Board shall be limited to those whose written or electronic (email) petition has been approved for the agenda 72 hours in advance of the meeting.

Students should report to their homeroom classrooms no later that 6:30 PM on Friday, December 14th for the Christmas Program. The following outlines what the students are asked to wear for the program:

Thank you as always for support.

Christmas Program Committee

The Knights of Columbus will be sponsoring a Blood Drive on December 15th, for the Parish account. This is a very important time to Donate with the Holidays approaching. You may schedule an appointment or if you have questions by calling Roger Ibarra, Jr. at 301-4979. This is to be from 8 a.m. till 12 noon in the Family Center. The Blood Drive is done through the Central Texas Blood and Tissue Center. Please give consideration to this cause.

Vigil Mass, Sanctuary

Mass

9:00 AM Mass

11:00 AM Mass - Interpreted for the Deaf

1:00 PM Spanish Mass

5:00 PM LIFETEEN Mass

Tuesday, December 18th at 7:00 p.m. Seven priests will be available to hear your confession.

Thursday, December 20, 2007

7:00 PM

St. Ignatius, Martyr, Catholic School

Parent Posada Potluck

Spring Benefit Kick-off

 Details next week in the Wednesday Family Envelope and Bulleting!!

 Please join us for a little bubbly and good cheer to toast the Holidays and upcoming New Year!

Hosed by the St. Ignatius, Martyr, Catholic School Development committee.