St. Ignatius Martyr Parish

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 - 15.50 hours; Stewardship of Treasure -$17,374.78; Stewardship of Building Maintenance Fund Treasure - $117.50 and Stewardship of School Treasure - $180.00.

SOCIETY OF ST. VINCENT de PAUL-ST. IGNATIUS - SAN JOSÉ -APRIL REPORT

St. Ignatius $6,749.15, San José $4,006.00. Total $10,755.15. We wish to thank all who have given to St. Vincent de Paul. Number of people helped: 38 Medical $708.48; 66 Electricity $1,053.43; 17 Gas $420.00; 265 Clothing $60.99; 41 Rent $1,512.31; 1555 Food $6,702.81. Total number of Stewardship volunteer hours - 296.

Stewardship corner: Those who obey the commandments, Jesus says in today's Gospel, are the ones who really love Him. Does my stewardship reveal my love for Jesus?

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 - 16.50 hours; Stewardship of Treasure -$20,058.22; Stewardship of Building Maintenance Fund Treasure - $3503.61 and Stewardship of School Treasure - $15.00 and Diocesan collection ASHES TO EASTER - $910.50.

He is risen! Alleluia! Jesus has gone from death to new life; thus, transforming our own lives and uniting us with His Father through the power of the Holy Spirit. We are joyful because Jesus has opened a new way for us. Death is overcome. Our lives are now made new. Stewards know how to celebrate, and today is a day for much joyous celebration. Jesus Christ is risen today! Alleluia!

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 - 27.45 hours; Stewardship of Treasure -$21,298.32; Stewardship of Building Maintenance Fund Treasure - $3536.77; Stewardship of School Treasure - $178.00, Stewardship of Flower Memorial Fund Treasure - $1,740.00 and Diocesan Collection Catholic Relief Services - $100.00.

LADIES CLUB: Arts ‘n' Crafts Workshop on Wednesday, March 26th from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Fr. John Payne House. We will continue our efforts to complete handmade items of all kinds to sell at the Fall Festival on September 27th. We have items that may be picked up and completed at home. We also accept items from anyone who wishes to contribute in anyway. Your time and talents are appreciated.

ST. IGNATIUS CHURCH E-TITHING/E-GIVING: St. Ignatius, Martyr, Catholic Church is pleased to announce our new E-giving program. This new service will allow you to set up a reoccurring payment on the day of your choice.

Payments can be set up on a weekly or monthly basis. This is an easy way to keep track of your tax deductible charitable donations. To access the system go to our web page www.st-ignatius.org and click on (Click here) this will bring you to the e-giving sign in page. Click on not signed up yet, and follow the system prompts. The process takes about 5 minutes. The e-giving system allows you to track and print 13 Months of tithing.  Read More »

We are at the doorsteps of Holy Week where we remember Christ's passion. Jesus humbled himself and let go of everything, emptying himself for us. During this time of Lent, how have we joined the Lord? Has our prayer, penitential practices and almsgiving moved us to humble ourselves before the Lord? Have we let go of things that keep us from being authentic stewards of Christ Jesus? How have we "emptied" ourselves so that when we do approach the table of the Lord, we can be nourished by His body and blood? As disciples of Christ and stewards of His gift of faith, it is time to evaluate our lives under the cross.

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 - 30 hours; Stewardship of Treasure -$18,518.16; Stewardship of School Treasure - $1,343.28 and Diocesan Collection Catholic Relief Services - $1973.82.

Few places in the world are as precious to Catholics as those where Jesus Christ walked and taught, lived and died. Your generosity can help keep alive those holy places and the Franciscan missionaries who serve the people there. Please be generous when the annual collection for the preservation of the Holy Land is taken up on Good Friday.

Ever wonder how best to serve the people we see on the street corners with the "Will work for food" signs? Here's one solution. Give them a Project Hope Bag. The Prison Ministry group assembles the bags which contain bottled water, and one can each of meat, veggie, and mixed fruit with plastic ware. March 29-30, you can take one (or more) bag(s) for a minimum $2 donation per bag. See how great it feels to help feed your brothers and sister. Proceeds will be used to supply more bags. Thank you for your support. "I was hungry and you gave me food, I was thirsty and you gave me drink...He will answer them, ‘Amen, I say to you, what you did not do for one of these least ones, you did not do for me.'" Matthew 25

SUGGESTION BOX: We have put a suggestion box located in the Church Foyer; we would appreciate any comments or suggestions you might have. If you would like a response please include your name phone number or e-mail address. Together we can make things happen.  Read More »

When Jesus heard about the illness of His friend, Lazarus, He responded, "This illness is not to end in death; rather it is for God's glory, that through it the Son of God may be glorified." Every aspect of our lives - our gifts as well as our sufferings - can, if surrendered to Christ, lead to blessing for ourselves and others.

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 - 30 hours; Stewardship of Treasure -$22,455.93; Stewardship of Building Maintenance Fund Treasure - $405.00 and Stewardship of School Treasure - $22.00.

Today we are being asked to contribute to the Catholic Relief Services Collection. Our donations will help the poor in developing lands to overcome poverty and develop new skills through training and education programs. Please be generous.

The 2008-2009 tithing envelopes have arrived. They are in the Church Foyer in alphabetical order. Please pick your envelopes up after or before Mass. Should you have any problems finding yours, a member of the pastoral team will be in the foyer to assist you.

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.

The 2008-2009 Tithing envelopes have arrived. They are in the church foyer in alpabetical order.Please pick yours up after or before mass. Should you have any problems finding yours, a member of the pastoral team will be in the foyer to assit you.