The Catholic Spirit provides an excellent way for readers to learn how the Catholic faith is being lived out in local parishes, across the country and around the world. It is an education resource on Catholic teachings and the inspirational articles it contains help the faithful to strengthen and deepen their spiritual lives. You can receive The Catholic Spirit FREE by contacting Julie at the parish office! Digital copies can be accessed by visiting catholicspirit.com. The website provides many other resources including movie, book and video game reviews.

Episcopal Ordination of the Most Reverend Kevin Thomas Kenney
The morning of July 25, Pope Francis named Father Kevin Thomas Kenney, a priest of the Archdiocese of Saint Paul and Minneapolis, as an auxiliary bishop of the Archdiocese of Saint Paul and Minneapolis. All are invited to his episcopal ordination, which will take place at the Cathedral of St. Paul. Learn more about Bishop-elect Kenney by scanning the QR code and keep updated at thecatholicspirit.com. The episcopal ordination will be held at 1:00 pm on Monday,
Oct. 28, 2024 at The Cathedral of St. Paul, St. Paul
(live streamed on the Archdiocese’s FB Page)

Voting with a Catholic Conscience
To help Catholics prepare to vote, Minnesota Catholic Conference (MCC) has created a collection of resources, including specific information on Catholic Social Teaching, faithful citizenship, human dignity, and political guidelines for parishes. These resources, designed to guide and inform voters, can be found at mncatholic.org/election2024. 

St. Ignatius has a subscription for all parishioners to use and enjoy! It's easy to register.:
1. Go to to Formed.org/signup
2. Enter our zip code "55302" or
"St. Ignatius" to find our parish
3. Then enter your name and email address.

Spiritual Direction
 

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SAVE THE DATE: Friday, December 6 for our Christ Child Luncheon
• Need 1 “mini-chair” to lead a small team to make and serve coffee and lemonade and
1 “mini-chair” to lead the CCW raffle. Instructions provided. Please call Pam if you would fill these positions. (ASAP) All other positions filled!
• We are looking for items to be donated for the raffle.
Quilts, baskets or décor have been popular in the past but ideas are welcomed.
• CCW Group Co-chairs: If you were a group co-chair that made calls last year, please confirm whether you would be willing to so again (or not) by calling/emailing Pam.
Reply ASAP to: 274-8074 [email protected]
**Lists have been updated and e-mail addresses added for many that responded. Again, you would be asked to make calls for your half of the group asking for needed foods for the luncheon. 

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MEALS ON WHEELS

St. Ignatius now scheduling Meals on Wheels volunteers for October for Senior Dining. Please sign up today CLICK HEREor call Jennifer at 612-743-9108.
*If you are a new volunteer for Catholic Charities, which provides Meals on Wheels, please visit Deb at Senior Dinning prior to your volunteer day to fill out a back ground check. Routes are manageable on your own, but this is also a wonderful opportunity to invite a friend. Thank you for helping us support our homebound with
delicious meals! Thank you for helping us support our homebound with delicious meals!

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  SYNOD SCOOP
Teachings of the Mass beginning October 5th!
The Synod Team is excited to announce starting on October 5th Father Meyer and Father Magner will be providing short, but informative “teachings of the Mass” during Mass. Depending on the subject matter the teachings could be during the homily, at the beginning or end of the Mass. Our hope is with the help of these teachings your understanding of the Mass will open doors to grow your faith and fill your hearts with love and joy as you celebrate Mass and the Eucharist.  •Your Synod Team

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Appalachia Christmas Mission 2024
The Council of Catholic Women (CCW) will participate once again in the Appalachia Christmas and Papal Footprints Missions for two parishes in Kentucky, now through October 13th. Boxes for donations (NEW ITEMS ONLY) will soon be set out in the Gathering Space. These parishes have been greatly affected by flooding! They have respectfully requested more gifts for older teens, jackets for kids of all ages, diapers, and gifts for elderly. Cash donations are always greatly appreciated. Please make your check payable to CCW. Thank you for your generous participation!

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ST. IGNATIUS MASS & PRAYER RETREAT, Saturday, October 26, 8 a.m.
Pope Francis designated 2024 as a year of prayer
Please join us. God desires a personal relationship with each of us and one of the most
significant ways to cultivate that relationship is through our prayer life.  8:00 am Mass followed by the St. Ignatius Prayer Retreat where we will explore God's pursuit of us in our Christian faith. The event opens with morning Mass and then transitions into the prayer retreat. Participants will be served a light breakfast and will also receive a copy of Bishop Barron's book on prayer. We will wrap up by about 10:45 am. Please sign up in the gathering space or by calling or stopping by the Parish office. Deadline for registration is 10/24. We look forward to coming
together for this special event!

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Holy Spirit Academy's Harvest Banquet, Saturday, October 26
The Church of St. Michael in St. Michael. Father Michael Becker is our keynote speaker. Enjoy an evening of fellowship, a great speaker, live & silent auction, dancing, and great food! Tickets can be purchased at www.holyspiritacademy.org through Oct 13th. Please join us.

**Trip of a Lifetime! Have you ever dreamed of traveling to Italy on Pilgrimage? If so, purchase a raffle ticket for a TRIP OF A LIFETIME Pilgrimage for 2 (valued up to $11,000)! Limited number of tickets are available. Cash prizes will also be awarded. If you are interested in buying a raffle ticket for $50, please contact an HSA family or email [email protected]. All proceeds benefit HSA   NEW!  Welcome Committee Volunteers.

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• Thursday, October 3, 6:30 pm- CCW Meeting/Gathering Space
• Monday, October 7: Sacristan Training 6:15 pm
• Saturday, October 12: Rosary Rally 12:00 pm
• Monday, October 14: YM Daily and Dessert 6:00 pm
• Thursday, October 17: St. Ignatius of Antioch Feast Day
• Sunday, October 20: World Mission Sunday
• Wednesday, October 23rd: Altar Server Training
• Saturday, October 26: Mass and Prayer Retreat 8:00am - 10:30am
• Sunday, October 27: Donut Sunday following 8:30 am & 10:30 am Masses
• Thursday, October 31: Eucharistic Adoration 8:30 am -7:00 pm
• Friday, November 1: All Saint’s Day (Holy Day)
• Mass 8:00 am and 7:00 pm
• Sunday, November 3: Special Mass for All Soul’s Day at the 10:30 am Mass
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LITURGY MINISTRY STEWARDSHIP
    Many volunteers keep our beautiful parish and liturgies running smoothly. There is an on-going need for additional volunteers in our parish. 
 INFORMATION HERE