St. Ignatius Martyr Parish

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.

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 29th-30th, 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 sisters. 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.

COME to "Discovering God's Vision for Your Life: You and Your Spiritual Gifts" and discover what God wants you to do with your life. There are five sessions, April 3rd & 15th and May 1st, 15th and 29th to be held in the Family Center from 7-9:30 p.m. There is still time to register. Registration forms are in the display racks at the entrances of the church and in the Church Office. For more information and registration, contact Sean McGuire at 442-3602 or Roberta Murray at 288-5621.

CRHP: SAVE THE DATE! Have you been looking for a way to renew your spiritual life? Wondering how to meet more people or become involved in some way? Then CRHP is for you! Christ Renews His Parish is a retreat given by parishioners for parishioners. There are separate men and women's retreats and it is free! You only need to be a registered parishioner to attend.

The men's retreat will be held April 19th-20th and the women's retreat will be held May 3rd -4th. Come and be part of this wonderful experience with GOD. Registration forms can be found in the display racks in the foyer of the church. For more information women can call or e-mail Ann Zigmond at 512-663-0357 or aez3030@gmail.com. Men can contact Al Clerc at 512-804-2436 or eclari4159@yahoo.com. We hope you will join us. God Bless.

ALAN AMES will be coming to St. Ignatius, Martyr, Catholic Church: Come to this grace filled evening beginning at 7 p.m. on, Sunday, April 6, 2008 in the main church. This is a conversion story and healing service you won't want to miss! Alan's life has changed from a violent, alcoholic man to a man of complete devotion to God. Alan is an internationally known evangelist who has been graced with the gift of healing, a close union with Jesus in His passion and a mystical prayer life he shares globally. He travels worldwide sharing his story and testimony of God's merciful love. The schedule for the evening is as follows: Mass celebrated by Fr. Joe + conversion story by Alan Ames + Exposition on the Blessed Sacrament + Healing Service + Benediction of the Blessed Sacrament.

FROM ASHES TO EASTER...New Fire, New Water, New Light and New Life-we will provide some newness and joy to our missions through the Lenten Mission Project. If you did not return your lent container today, please bring it to the Church Office this week or by next Sunday. Thanks.

NEW DEACON CLASS: Interested in serving God and God's people as a permanent deacon? If so please see Fr. Joe. There will be a special inquiry and informational session for those men interested in being a deacon at San José on April 27, 2008.