St. Ignatius Martyr Parish

Hosted by St. Ignatius, Martyr Catholic Church.

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Words do not describe my heartfelt thanks for all those who step up to the plate and offered to help out at the Harvest of Justice Conference last weekend. It was a "God moment" to see the abundant outpouring of the Holy Spirit during the day's activities.

I'd like to thank Tom Windberg and Rhetta Phillips Lisa Wells working the registration tables. Juan Vazquez and Rita Garcia's youth group in being there to help out wherever needed with a joyful Spirit. Jose Guerrero and Lita and their music group did a fantastic job filling our hearts with song. Cha Cha Guerrero with her generous help with the banners. Pete Holland for his photography and Wayne Wilson who video recorded the event. Tony Ross and the Knights with their set up help and Ida's willingness to help in the Family Center.

I am humbled by the core committee with there attention to detail throughout our planning in the last year. Many evening meetings and big hearts to make this event so successful. So thank you Nathan Thompson, Rich Radcliff, Jane Rupert, Jack and Martha Kern. You are all so very talented and clearly reflect the "living Christ" in all you do. Without you, this would not have been the success it was. Over 200 people attended and many people lives impacted. What a team! Blessings to you all.

Sean McGuire

On June 23, eight members of the parish attended the Pastoral Council Discernment retreat to discern four new members for the Pastoral Council. The four new members are: Cindi Robles, Eric Staveley, Shawndra Hall and Rose Marie Sauer. I would like to thank them for coming forward and for offering their time and talents to be a part of the Pastoral Council and to serve the parish in this way. I would also like to express my sincere appreciation to the outgoing Pastoral Council members: Lin Murray, Stephen J. Palmer, Gary Easterling and Leonor Arzarte for their three years of service on the Pastoral Council. You served your faith community well. Thank you.

On behalf of all us here at St. Ignatius, Martyr, I would like to publicly thank Sean McGuire, our Pastoral Associate and his team, consisting of Nathan Thompson, Rich Radcliffe, Martha and Jack Kern and Jane Rupert for a very successful and informative presentation on social justice presented on June 30. The conference was called "Harvest of Justice" and featured Bishop Aymond as one of the speakers. I appreciate Sean and the work of his team in preparing and presenting this conference. Many hours went into the planning, preparing and carrying out of this great conference. Through their gift of their time and talent, these six parishioners showed that stewardship for them is a way of life.

Fr. Joe Tomei, C.S.C.

Challenges and Directions in Social Justice
Through Education, Motivation and a Call to Action

Hosted by St. Ignatius,
Martyr Catholic Church.
Funded through local
funding from CCHD & CRS.

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the Conference
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Challenges and Directions in Social Justice Through Education, Motivation and a Call to Action

June 30, 2007
9:00 AM to 4:45PM

Hosted by St. Ignatius, Martyr Catholic Church
Funded through local funding from CCHD & CRS

The conference will focus and engage the participants on how to apply social justice in the parish and community. Bishop Aymond's keynote address will provide challenging and dynamic insights that link the words of Scripture to Catholic Social Teachings, and discuss their relevance in contemporary society.

Our feature presenter is Jeff Korgen, author of "My Lord & My God - Engaging Catholics in Social Ministry". He will speak on implementing social justice programs in parishs/congregations.

Breakout sessions will allow participants the opportunity to attend workshops on such topics as immigration, community organizing, the legislative process, global solidarity, structural change for justice, and more.  Read More »