St. Ignatius Martyr Parish

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 »

Each of us has his or her own role to play in the coming the kingdom of God. John the Baptist was called to be the herald of the Messiah, preparing the way of the Lord. To what is the Lord calling me?

Stewardship of Time and Talent: Every week the report on stewardship will include our gifts of time, talent and treasure. In gratitude to God, we give of our first fruits to help fulfill God's mission of love here on earth. Stewardship of Church Office help - 34.50 hours; tewardship of IHN help - 223 hours; Stewardship of Treasure for IHN supplies $50.00 donated by Lynn McEnelly; Stewardship of Treasure -$20,807.36; Stewardship of School Treasure - $1,462.20; Stewardship of the Immaculate Conception Treasure - $2,974.56 and Stewardship of Diocesan Treasure of CCHD $400.00 and Retired Clergy $3,607.11.

MINISTRY AND RECOGNITION CEREMONY: Again this year we would like to give thanks to all of you, who are involved in any ministry or group. On February 9th, 2008 in the Family Center, at 6:30 p.m., we will have our third annual Ministry and Recognition Ceremony. For the past two years, 24 members of the parish out of several hundred were specifically honored for their outstanding role as stewards. We would like to do so again this year. Help us honor parishioners who build community and make us feel that we belong, and
pray for those St. Ignatius, Martyr members who give of their time and talents. Ministry Recognition forms are available for you to fill out a person or persons you believe should receive special recognition.  Read More »

THE CHURCH OFFICE WILL BE CLOSED on Monday, November 12th in observance of Veteran's Day. We will reopen on Tuesday at 8 a.m.

CENSORED: Israel & Palestine: what doesn't make the mainstream news... Alison Weir, journalist, human rights activist & founder IF AMERICANS KNEW will bring her powerful, well-documented & first-hand observations to Austin audiences. Alan Pogue, award winning documentary photographer, will also speak & display photographs along with his new book, Witness for Justice. Friday, November 16th, 7 p.m. in the St. Ignatius, Martyr, Catholic Church, Family Center. Sponsored by The Interfaith Community for Palestinian Rights, & Pax Christi - Austin and co-sponsored by JustFaith Communities Visit www.icpr-austin.org for additional information

Attention IHN Volunteers: We will be hosting families who are homeless in the Church Annex during the week of December 2nd. Volunteer sign-up for our next host week will be after all of the Masses next weekend. We will need volunteers to bring supplies, items for the evening meal each night and to spend a few hours hosting the families. For more information stop by the sign up table next weekend or contact Christine Banks at cbanks [at] austintx [dot] net or 443-1139.  Read More »

We will once again be hosting families who are homeless during the week of April 8. Volunteers are needed to provide food and fellowship throughout the week and many of the volunteer opportunities will take as little as two hours of your time. Volunteer sign up will be after all of the Masses next weekend, March 24 and 25. For more information contact Christine Banks by using the One-Click Contact form below (select Interfaith Hospitality Network in the Category list).  Read More »