You can help. “Religious are blessed to serve,” says Dominican Father Bertrand Ebben, age 90. Please donate to the Retirement Fund for Religious next weekend (Dec 9th & 10th).
Your gift will provide essential care for nearly 25,000 senior sisters, brothers and religious
order priests who have dedicated
their lives to serving others. Let
us show our gratitude to these
selfless individuals by giving
generously. For more infor-
mation visit retiredreligious.org.
HAVE YOUR HEARD? GOD IS DOING SOMETHING NEW–AND HE IS CALLING YOUTO BE A PART OF IT!
We are in the midst of a National Eucharistic Revival. Why? Because the church need healing, and the world needs Jesus. The Holy Spirit is inviting us to return to the source and summit of our faith–the Eucharist. Llearn more about the exciting journey ahead, and sign up for weekly updates on what’s happening in this unprecedented nation movement! eucharisitcrevival.orgUrge Your Legislators to Put Families First
Our state lawmakers need to hear from us. Not only is it vital to pray for our legislators, to learn about the legislative process, and to become familiar with the Capitol, but we also need to be in contact with our legislators so that they can better represent us. Contact your legislators on a range of issues by visiting
MNCatholic.org/ActionAlerts
St. Ignatius has a subscription for all parishioners to use and enjoy! It's easy to register.:
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ADVENT DAY OF PRAYER RETREAT
All women of the Parish are invited to our annual Advent Day of Prayer Retreat for the NW Deanery CCW at the King’s House in Buffalo, Thursday, December 7. This retreat makes the Advent season so meaningful.
Registration/check-in begins at 9 a.m. Lunch is included and the day will end with Mass.
CCW will pay for half of your $50 registration fee. Please register with your $25 fee at our parish office. Please register by November 30th.We can car pool from our church parking lot if you need a ride. Please e-mail Sue if you have questions- shughes@lakedalelink.net
CHURCH RAFFLE IS BACK Getting anxious for the Mardi Gras Event? We can help solve that! Raffle tickets will be sold after all Masses November 18/19. $10,000 in cash prizes, 10 prizes in all including the Grand Prize of $5000. The drawing will be held at the Mardi Gras on February 10th . Tickets are $100 each and only 200 tickets will be sold*. Don’t hesitate and be the first to buy your lucky raffle ticket! Rumor has it that big winners buy their tickets early in October! See you all in the gathering space. *You do not need to be present to win.
PARISH EVENTS SCHEDULE
Sunday, Dec. 3, First Sunday of Advent & Share Your Christmas Kiwanas Pancake Breakfast
Tuesday, Dec. 5, 10:30 a.m. Care Center Mass
Thursday, Dec. 7, CCW Retreat at King's House
Friday, Dec. 8, The Immaculate Conception of the Blessed Virgin Mary, Mass 8:00 am and 7:00 pm
Sunday, Dec. 10, 6th Grade Mass
Tuesday, December 12, Our Lady of Guadalupe Feast Day
Sunday, December 17: Third Sunday of Advent, Youth Christmas Program
following 10:30 a.m. Mass
Sunday December 24: Fourth Sunday of Advent Masses 8:30 a.m. & 10:30 a.m. (these Masses do not fulfill the Christmas Mass obligation)
Christmas Eve Masses 4:00 p.m. & 10:00 p.m.
Monday, December 25: Nativity of the Lord (Christmas) Mass 9:00 a.m.
Sunday, December 31: Feast of The Holy Family of Jesus, Mary, & Joseph Masses 8:30 Masses 8:30 a.m. and 10:30 a.m.
Monday, January 1: Solemnity of Mary, the Holy Mother of God Masses 8:00 am & 7:00 pm
HOMEBOUND MINISTRY If you or someone you know would like one of our home visitors to stop by your residence for companionship, prayer, or have Holy Communion brought to you, please call or email the parish office to make arrangements.
VOLUNTEERS NEEDED
There is an on-going need for additional volunteers at St. Ignatius. Please prayerfully consider
how you can help our parish stay active and run smoothly. Opportunities include:
Eucharistic Ministers, Greeters, Lectors, Sacristans, Ushers, Servers for Donut Sunday, and
Servers for funeral luncheons. If you are feeling called, please contact the parish office for more information.