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The first aspect of prayer, as I hoped made sense last week, is the T word of ACTS
thanksgivingwhich is rooted in recognizing our Creator and Redeemer. This is
the foundation, in turn, of the A word: Adoration. Where our hearts are, there is our
treasure. If we live a life of gratitude, how could we not flow over into adoring the
No matter what your present status in
the Catholic Church; One Who has given us every reason to adore?
No matter what your current family or
Among the primitive training our mothers provided was to say thank you upon
marital situation;
No matter what your past or present receiving a gift or favor. Tragically, such training seems less prevalent today. Do
you have the same reaction as I, when the check-out person say Thank you?
religious affiliation;
No matter what your personal history, When that basis for my Youre welcome is missing, Im left oarless, not knowing
how to conclude the encounter on a human and humane level. Or, consider the
age, background, race or color;
number of tissues we have to pick up off the church floor Mondays The weak
No matter what your own self-image or
esteem; civility that characterizes our every day lives leads to an off-hand attitude toward
Godif at all.
You are invited, welcomed, accepted,
loved and respected at
Amalarius of Metz got it right in the 9th Century: How we pray determines how
St. Ignatius Church.
we live and behave, and the obverse is equally true. We are not adoring God, when
respect [ = looking at closely ] for all God is making and doing is lacking. At the
top of this lift is undoubtedly our attitude toward every neighbor.
Wish you had more time to read great The Religious Education Office is open Sunday through
books? How about one per month? Join Thursday. Note that the office is closed on Friday.
us on the last Tuesday of each month to Parents of students who will be entering grades 7-12 in the
discuss the clubs book of the month! fall: Please encourage your sons and daughters to continue their Religious Education
Our group meets in the Religious Educa- after Confirmation. Confirmation is a beginning, not an end. Dont deprive your
tion Office (across from the school cafe- older kids the chance to learn more about God. We all know how much we need God
teria) from 7:30 - 8:45pm for a relaxed in our lives.
discussion. Bring your own refresh- Special Needs PREP class: Parents, are you aware that we have a PREP class for
ments. Contact Linda Stewart at dre- students with special needs? This class meets on Wednesdays at 6:30 p.m.? If we
mom@verizon.net or call her at (215) could help to give your child a religious education in a small group environment,
968-3577 with any please give Annmarie a call at 215-493-5204.
questions. Our schedule for the 2015-
2016 academic year is: VACATION BIBLE CAMP: (June 27 July 1 from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon)
May 24: Black Diamonds (Catherine CAVE QUEST: Following Jesus, the Light of the World is our program and theme
Bailey) this year. This camp is for children who will be entering kindergarten to grade 5 in
the fall. We still need adult helpers. Give it a try. Its a lot of fun. If youre inter-
CONGRATULATIONS! ested in helping, please contact Annmarie at 215-493-5204. SEND IN YOUR REG-
Priestly and Diaconate Ordination ISTRATIONS to the Religious Education Office as soon as possible so we have
Anniversaries enough materials for every child.
On May 16th Father Dalin will cele- Congratulations to the 93 boys and girls in our parish who received their First Holy
brate his 7th Anniversary of Communion last Saturday. May you love God as your very best friend and continue
Ordination. to receive Jesus in the Eucharist every week for the rest of your lives.
The school community once again has demonstrated the virtue of Charity. Through
their support of Snacks for Sale Program at lunch we were able to donate $600.00 to PRAY FOR OUR BELOVED
Catholic Charities. DECEASED, all of our service person-
Parish May Procession Thursday, May 12th 7:00pm If you are processing nel killed while serving our country,
please line up in the front of school at 6:45pm Our May Queen is those who have no one to pray for them
Grace OBrien and the Holy Souls in Purgatory.
Spring Concert/Art Show Monday, May 16 at 7:00pm All are welcome to hear our
salute to the Armed Forces and to view our students art work.
METROPOLITAN TRIBUNAL
INFORMATIONAL EVENING
The next Social Action Committee collection will be held during the weekend of
May 21st and May 22nd. All of these donations, without any fees attached, will be
used to help the needy. A recent furniture drive as well as a sweater and coat drive
benefited many of these people. Also, a much needed and appreciated construction
project at Catholic Social Services in Levittown was accomplished through our com-
mittee with the skillful assistance of the Knights of Columbus. Your generous dona-
THE FLOWERS AT THE tions through our periodic collections make this all possible.
MAY ALTAR
Checks may be written to St. Ignatius and dropped in the second collection baskets
For the Week of May 15th at mass. We thank you for your continued support. If you are interested in being a
In Memory of Katherine Prigge part of our committee, please call the rectory and a committee person will return
Requested by Emil and Maryann Prigge your call.
In Memory of Joan Dickinson Requested
by Kathy Dickinson
ADULT FAITH FORMATION
During May, if you would like to donate
flowers to honor Our Lady, please con- As adult believers, we learn and live our faith as active mem-
tact the rectory at 215-493-3377, ext. bers of the Church. Our response to God's call to community
211. We need four $50.00 donations for "cannot remain abstract and unincarnated," but rather,
the weekends of May 22nd, & 29th. "reveals itself concretely by a visible entry into a community
of believers . . . a community which itself is a sign of transformation, a sign of new-
ness of life: it is the Church, the visible sacrament of salvation." People find this com-
WEEKLY FAMILY munity of faith in the parish and diocese, as well as in their families, small church
ROSARY TO HONOR communities, personal relationships, faith-based associations, and in the communion
MARY of saints of all times and places.
Accordingly, faith formation helps adults make "a conscious and firm decision to live
Come Pray with us in: the gift and choice of faith through membership in the Christian community," accept-
ing "co-responsibility for the community's mission and internal life." Adults not only
MARYS OUTDOOR GARDEN receive the ministries of the Christian community, they also contribute to its life and
GROTTO 6:30PM EACH WEDNES- mission through the generous stewardship of their gifts. Dont forget FORMED go
DAY EVENING IN MAY (18TH& to the parish website and do programs for the entire family at home.
25TH) St Thomas Aquinas, pray for us.