St. Ignatius Martyr Parish

Congratulations to Samuel Farias who is the recipient of the Catholic Daughters college scholarship and to Vanessa Michele Carrizales who is the winner of the high school scholarship. Sam will continue his studies at either the University of Nebraska or Loyola University. Vanessa is enrolled at St. Michael's Catholic Academy. Thank you to all who participated in the contest.

You are invited to come be a part of a Special Rosary honoring our Blessed Mother in a LIVING ROSARY at St. Ignatius, Martyr, Catholic Church on Tuesday, May 6th. Time: 7:00 p.m.
Sponsored by: The Catholic Daughter, Court #2391, The Knights of Columbus Council #10131 and The Tuesday Night Prayer
Group.

The 2008-2009 tithing envelopes have arrived. They are in the Church Foyer in alphabetical order. Please pick your envelopes up after or before Mass. Should you have any problems finding yours, a member of the pastoral team will be in the foyer to assist you.

The Catholic Daughters of the Americas, Our Lady Queen of the Apostles Court #2391, will award a $500 scholarship to a graduating junior high school student who is accepted and will attend a Catholic high school for the Fall semester 2008. A $1000 scholarship will be awarded to a high school graduating senior who is accepted at an accredited college or university and will attend the Fall semester of 2008. Awardees will be picked from those applicants whose family is registered as a member of St. Ignatius, Martyr, parish.

An application form can be picked up in the Church Office, from the parish youth director or St. Ignatius school principal. Completed applications must be delivered to the Church Office no later than March 24, 2008.

The Catholic Daughters of the Americas, Our Lady Queen of the Apostles Court #2391, will award a $500 scholarship to a graduating junior high school student who is accepted and will attend a Catholic high school for the Fall semester 2008. A $1000 scholarship will be awarded to a high school graduating senior who is accepted at an accredited college or university and will attend the Fall semester of 2008. Awardees will be picked from those applicants whose family is registered as a member of St. Ignatius, Martyr, parish.

An application form can be picked up in the Church Office, from the parish youth director or St. Ignatius school principal. Completed applications must be delivered to the Church Office no later than March 24, 2008.

Have you ever wondered what God wants you to do with your life? Come to "Discovering God's Vision for Your Life: You and Your Spiritual Gifts." Discover your spiritual gifts, find out where God is calling you to serve and use your gifts to carry out God's work in the world. You will find deep meaning and experience powerful joy in your life. This five part series begins Thursday, April 3rd, 7:00-9:30 p.m. in the Family Center. Flyers and registration forms are in the display racks at the doors of the church. Registration deadline is March 24th. For more information and registration, contact Sean McGuire at 442-3602 or by email or Roberta Murray at 288-5621 or email rmurray [at] austin.rr.com.  Read More »

The Catholic Daughters of the Americas, Our Lady Queen of the Apostles Court #2391, will award a $500 scholarship to a graduating junior high school student who is accepted and will attend a Catholic high school for the Fall semester 2008. A $1000 scholarship will be awarded to a high school graduating senior who is accepted at an accredited college or university and will attend the Fall semester of 2008. Awardees will be picked from those applicants whose family is registered as a member of St. Ignatius, Martyr, parish.

An application form can be picked up in the Church Office, from the parish youth director or St. Ignatius school principal. Completed applications must be delivered to the Church Office no later than March 24, 2008.

Catholic Daughters is having an essay/poetry contest. The contest is open to all students' grades 4 thru 8. The theme of the contest is "Jesus the Light of the World" or "People who Light up my World". For entry forms, rules or more information call 447-6887. Deadline for entry is March 3rd.

FLOWER MEMORIALS: If you would like to remember a friend or loved one at Easter with a memorial gift of flowers, there are envelopes located in our display racks. "Print" the name of the person to be remembered on the envelope and return it, along with a donation, to the Church office or drop it in the regular donation basket. The names of those to be remembered will be published Easter Sunday. Memorials must be received no later than Monday, March 17th.  Read More »

You are invited to attend the series, "Discovering God's Vision for Your Life: You and Your Spiritual Gifts." Have you ever asked yourself the question "What should I do with my life?" Discover your spiritual gifts and God will show you. Know God's will for your life, learn what makes you unique, develop and use your gifts to carry out God's work in the world. This series of five sessions begins Thursday, April 3rd, from 7:00-9:30 pm in the Family Center. Flyers and registration forms are in the display racks at the doors of the church. Registration deadline is March 24th. For more information, contact Sean McGuire at 442-3602 or Roberta Murray at 288-5621.

The Catholic Daughters of the Americas, Our Lady Queen of the Apostles Court #2391, will award a $500 scholarship to a graduating junior high school student who is accepted and will attend a Catholic high school for the Fall semester 2008. A $1000 scholarship will be awarded to a high school graduating senior who is accepted at an accredited college or university and will attend the Fall semester of 2008. Awardees will be picked from those applicants whose family is registered as a member of St. Ignatius, Martyr, parish.

An application form can be picked up in the Church Office, from the parish youth director or St. Ignatius school principal. Completed applications must be delivered to the Church Office no later than March 24, 2008.  Read More »

Today is Scout Sunday. The first Scout Sunday observance took place in 1914 in celebration of the birthday of scouting in the United States. Many churches organized Scout troops to give recognition to the values of Scouting as a resource for churches in their youth ministries.

Office volunteer needed: The Church Office is in need of a part time volunteer receptionist. Duties include; data entry, copying, typing, scheduling, assisting parish members and other duties as assigned. Please call Tony at the Church Office for further information.

Catholic Daughters is having an essay/poetry contest. The contest is open to all students' grades 4 thru 8. The theme of the contest is "Jesus the Light of the World" or "People who Light up my World". For entry forms, rules or more information call 447-6887. Deadline for entry is March 3rd.  Read More »

PARISH MISSION IS COMING SOON: From Sunday, February 10th to Wednesday, February 13th, 2008 from 7 p.m. to 8 p.m. in the church. Topics: Death, the Big Lie presented on Sunday, February 10th; Making Sense out of Suffering presented on Monday, February 11th; Healing of Painful Memories presented on Tuesday, February 12th; and Releasing your Burdens; presented on Wednesday, February 13th. Plan now to attend.

KNIGHTS of COLUMBUS CASINO NITE: Make plans to attend the annual Knights of Columbus Casino Nite on Saturday, February 2nd, in our Family Center. Tickets are $15 each, and may be purchased from any Knight, or after Mass on 1/19 and 1/27. The advance purchase of a ticket entitles the purchaser to $15,000 of chips, plus a chance to win the door prize of a trip for 2 to Las Vegas. Games available to play will be blackjack, craps, roulette, and poker. There will also be food and drinks available for purchase throughout the evening. Babysitting will be available. Doors will open at 6:00p.m. and the games will begin at 7:00p.m. This is always one of the most fun social events in the parish each year, so plan to attend now.

Catholic Daughters will have a Pre-Super Bowl Bake Sale on January 26-27. Come by after all the Masses to get some delicious homemade goodies.

MEN'S CLUB OF ST. IGNATIUS are taking orders for "SUPER BOWL" BRISKETS. Please contact Steve Palmer #565-0361, Charlie Darilek #442-7940 or Eddie Cantu #442-4094. Pre-orders are $35.00 and late comers will be $40.00, while the supply lasts.  Read More »

FLOWER MEMORIAL envelopes are available at the display racks by the doors of the Church. If you want to remember a loved one this Christmas, PRINT the name of the person to be remembered on the envelope, enclose a donation and drop the envelope in the collection basket or drop it off at the Church Office. To be included, all memorials must be received by, Monday, December 17th.

LOOKING FOR A DEEPER MEANING IN YOUR LIFE? The season of Advent is a time of hopeful expectation. We are preparing ourselves for a deeper meaning. On behalf of Fr. Joe, the Community Building Team invites you to come join some of your fellow parishioners for prayer, conversation, and the sharing of some of our dreams and hopes for this Advent season, and beyond. These conversations will take no more than an hour of your time, but could be quite powerful in building relationships with our fellow parishioners. After all the Masses on December 8th and 9th, we will meet in small groups in the Family Center. (Note: the meetings after the Sunday evening Mass on December 9th will be in the Church.)

ATTENTION EUCHARISTIC MINISTERS, LECTORS, AND ALTAR SERVERS: If you will not be available any weekend during February, March, April, and May please notify Ann Thornton at 294-6024 or athorn@io.com. No Later than Monday, December 24th, 2007. Also, please notify me if your contact information has changed such as your phone number, where you can be reached, e-mail address, or address.  Read More »