This Bulletin Board highlights only a few of our Upcoming Events & other Parish Information. Please check our Weekly Bulletin on our website for additional Upcoming Events and Ministry News!
Please Note: The Parish Offices and Early Childhood Center will be closed on Monday, September 3rd in observance of Labor Day. We will resume regular hours on Tuesday, September 4th. This week s Altar Flowers were donated in memory of the Deceased Members of the Webber Family Looking for Children who love to sing! The Children s Choir will be making a Christmas recording at the end of September. We are looking for Children in grades 4-8 to participate for this special project. Beginning on September 5th, there will be four Wednesday evening rehearsals at 5 p.m. We will record in Clearwater on Saturday, September 29 from 10 a.m. 2 p.m. If your child is interested in participating in this project please email Anne Harman at aharman@ignatius.net for more information. FAITH FORMATION STARTING DATES: September 9th, Sunday, 10 a.m. 1st Communion Open House in the hall September 11th, Tuesday, 6:30 p.m. Pre Confirmation Open House in the hall September 12th, Wednesday, 6:30 p.m. Pre Confirmation Open House in the hall September 16th, Sunday, 10 a.m. Pre-K-5th Grade Open House in the hall September 16th, Sunday 4 p.m. First Confirmation Session in Life Center September 18th, Tuesday, 6:30 p.m. 6th & 7th Grade Open House in the hall September 19th, Wednesday, 6:30 p.m. 6th & 7th Grade Open House in the hall
Catholic social teaching invites us to love and pursue justice for our neighbors; to protect the sacredness and uphold the dignity of human life at every stage of development; to seek peace and promote the common good. Through the FLCAN Catholics across Florida can stay informed and take action on important public policy issues. Next week, postcards will be available in the pews for you to complete and drop in the collection basket. You can also text FLCAN to 50457 to receive FLCAN notifications via text. You can also join online at www.flaccb.org Every year our parish welcomes Fr Gregory Ogbenika, and now we must bid farewell yet again. Fr Gregory is a valued member of our faith family, with his insightful preaching, compassionate heart, and - yes - his singing! He will be greatly missed! Thank you, Fr Gregory, and know that you are in our prayers until you return to us again! Open to All High School Students! Following Sunday s Life Teen Mass, all high school teens are invited to come to the HALL for food, fun, exciting presentations and experiences. Pre Confirmation Catechists Meeting: Tuesday, September 4th at 7 p.m. in room 2 Grade 6th & 7th Catechist Meeting: Wednesday, September 5th at 7 p.m. in room 2 All Middle School Youth are Invited! New Day - Every Thursday at 6 p.m. Join us this Thursday in the Youth House from 6 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. For more information please contact: Samantha Trapp (727)-772-3754
First Friday of Adoration is September 7th, and begins at 9:30 a.m. in our Chapel and ends with the personal Blessing of our Lord with Benediction at 9 p.m. Been away from the Church? Want to update your spiritual journey? Come join us - You are welcome here! We meet in the Life Center Office on the first Wednesday of the month or make an appointment at Comeback @ Ignatius.net Praying our Way through Life Our Catholic Catechism has a section that deals with prayer. In this class, we will read and discuss: Liturgy is the work of the Trinity, The peoples, places and rites of the liturgy, Called to an encounter with God, Different forms and obstacles to prayer & The Lord s Prayer Classes will begin Monday September 10th, from 10 a.m. until 11:30 a.m. in rooms 2 & 3. The study guide book costs $7. Please make checks payable to St. Ignatius of Antioch Church. For more information leave a message for Sr. Lila in the parish office. If you're interested in becoming Catholic, you are invited to our Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults. Come learn more about our beautiful faith. Join us Monday evenings at 7 p.m. Beginning September 10th in the Office of Evangelization in the Life Center or contact Joshua at 727-937-4050 ext. 224 or at jstrope@ignatius.net Divine Mercy Cenacle We meet on the second Saturday of each month at 10 a.m. in room 4. We invite ALL to join us in our faith journey.
SAVE THE DATE FOR THESE UPCOMING EVENTS: (CHECK THE BULLETIN FOR MORE DETAILS) PARISH PICNIC! Sunday, October 7th 1 p.m. - 5 p.m. Near the Early Childhood Center Activities for all ages. Great Food served from 1 p.m. 3p.m. Bring your tables, lawn chairs or blankets and enjoy! Respect Life - 40 DAYS FOR LIFE SIGN-UP WEEKEND - September 22nd & 23rd. Join the Battle for Life - Pray to End Abortion We will have a table in front of the Church for Sign-Up Viva Las Vegas Casino Night! November 17th in our Parish Hall- TICKETS INCLUDE: Prime Rib /Fish/Chicken Buffet Dinner, Beverage & $5,000 poker chips All funds raised will go to aid those in need at St. Ignatius. Vallimar Jansen Colton Dixon Jeremy Camp Ivan Diaz Sarah Hart Our Diocese 50th Anniversary Family Faith Fest Free event at Al Lopez Park in Tampa -October 27th, 10 a.m. 6 p.m.
St. Ignatius of Antioch Early Childhood Center Located here on our campus, ECC offers a half day program from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m., with before care and after care extending the day from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. if needed. Our two, three, four, and five year olds are given opportunities to develop spiritually, physically, emotionally, and intellectually. Call the office to schedule a tour 727) 937-5427. Guardian Angels Catholic School With Christ as our foundation, we focus on faith, academic excellence, and the celebration of each unique child. Check out our website at www.gacsfl.com. Our students Learn, Serve, Lead, Succeed. Schedule a tour and let us show you why our students shine! Contact Mary Stalzer at mstalzer@gacsfl.com
WE VE GONE MOBILE!!! Check out Facebook St. Ignatius of Antioch Roman Catholic Church Pope Francis and Online Giving Pope Francis has given us a lot to consider with his encyclical on environmental stewardship. One of the greatest ways we can protect our planet is by using less paper and conserving natural resources, especially since pulp and paper production is the third largest producer of air, water and land pollution. Please consider taking advantage of St. Ignatius of Antioch s Online Giving. Not only will you help reduce envelope waste and paper checks, you also have the ability to schedule and manage your giving all online. You can conveniently use your credit or debit card or checking account. We want to thank all of our families that are now using We Share Online Giving service. Their support for the basic operations of the parish is never missed, even while on vacation. Please consider joining Pope Francis in our mission to protect our natural resources and visit www.st.ignatius.net and click on the Online Giving link or scan the QR Code to set up your online payments today.