St. Ignatius Martyr Parish

LADIES CLUB: Arts ‘n' Crafts Workshop will meet on Wednesday, November 14th from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Fr. John Payne House. We have several items to complete for our Christmas sale.

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

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LADIES CLUB CHRISTMAS SALE: Plan on shopping at our Annual Christmas Sale on Sunday, November 18th after all the morning Masses and after the 1 p.m. Mass in the Family Center. We will be selling Religious items and handmade Arts and Crafts items. The items are suitable for a Christmas gift and other special occasions. We appreciate your patronage!

Let the shopping begin! Kids get your piggy banks ready; it's time for the Catholic Daughters Children's Christmas Booth. Fill your shopping basket with gifts for everyone on your gift giving list. Items are priced from 50¢ to $3.00. Free wrapping means your gifts will be ready to be put under the Christmas tree early. Shopping begins after the 7:30 a.m. Mass and continues till 2:30 p.m. One day only, Sunday, November 18th.

Adults this booth is for "CHILDREN ONLY", our volunteers will help children with their selections and with gift wrapping. Please enjoy the Welcome Coffee while your children shop or better yet treat yourselves to something yummy from the Catholic Daughters Bake sale outside the Church. For more information or to donate items for the booth contact Yolanda at 441-2595.

9:00 AM Mass

11:00 AM Mass - Interpreted for the Deaf

1:00 PM Spanish Mass

5:00 PM LIFETEEN Mass

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

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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

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.

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9:00 AM Mass

11:00 AM Mass - Interpreted for the Deaf

1:00 PM Spanish Mass

5:00 PM LIFETEEN Mass

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.

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