St. Ignatius Loyola Parish
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| Pentecost Sunday - May 27th The Solemnity of Pentecost marks the end of the liturgical season of Easter. Jesus fulfills His promise and the Holy Spirit descends upon the Apostles showering upon them His seven gifts. Immediately, they depart and carry the Gospel message of Christ's Paschal Victory to the "ends of the earth." As confirmed Catholic Christians, we are called to do the same. May I suggest two concrete ways to assist us in this mission: 1. Parents, continue to bring your children with you to Mass. It's such an inspiring sight each week to see the wonder in the eyes of the little ones as they enter Church. Please have the children take home a Special Children's Bulletin. You will find them in the pamphlet racks within the Narthex. They contain many exercises to help children understand the readings of that week. 2. Continue the custom of having Holy Water in your home. The Holy Water provided by the Church is located near the baptismal font. Holy Water containers are provided for easy access. In the home, bless your family members with the Holy Water on birthdays, anniversaries, at bedtime, etc. It is a beautiful tradition. Parish Picnic The annual Parish Picnic will be held on Sunday, July 29th at Green Valley Country Club with VIVA catering. We are seeking volunteers to assist with this year's Parish Picnic. If you are interested in helping out this year under the guidance of James & Christine Ruoss, please contact the Rectory at 610-678-3767. Congratulations to New Ministers in our Parish Please join us in congratulation our deacon candidates, Rick Lanciano & Ed Sanders, who were instituted in the Ministry of Reader on Saturday, May 12 at the Cathedral. Readers are responsible for the biblical readings in the celebration of the Mass. Their ministry is to help the faithful develop a warm and living love for Scripture from listening to the reading of the Sacred texts. Theirs is a permanent ministry requiring a more intense preparation and commitment than we ask of our volunteer lectors, who so generously serve our parish. Instituted readers wear a distinctive vestment, the alb, as a sign of their special ministry to the Word of God. Please offer personal congratulations to Rick & Ed, their wives and families, and continue to encourage them in their journey to diaconate. |
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