St. Ignatius Martyr Religious Education

Today we commemorate Pentecost. 2,000 years ago, the Holy Spirit descended upon the early followers of Jesus, to empower and inspire them to "make disciples of... all nations." That same Spirit of God remains active in our lives and within the Church today. "Come Holy Spirit, and fill the hearts of your faithful." #pentecost

Are you a public school teacher or, a friend or family member is one? This morning is for you and for them. As an educator, Your Catholic values touch so many young lives. Sunday, May 6, 2018 11:00 am - 1:00 pm Seminary of the Immaculate Conception... Lloyd Harbor See more

Twenty seven children received Jesus in the Blessed Sacrament today for the first time. The Mass was beautiful as were the children. Congratulations to all of the children and their families. Remember that your second holy communion received at Sunday Mass tomorrow is just as special as your first holy communion received today!

There is a First Communion practice this evening at 7:00 PM in the church for children receiving the sacrament this Saturday, April 21st. Children must be accompanied by a parent or responsible adult. Children receiving the sacrament on April 28th will practice next Thursday, April 26th at 7:00 PM. If you have not yet handed in your banner or paid the communion fee, please do so ASAP.

#SaintoftheDay St. Bernadette Soubirous (18441879) was the eldest of nine children born to an impoverished family from Lourdes, France. She was a sickly child ...who suffered from severe asthma her entire life. While out collecting firewood on February 11, 1858, at the age of 14, Bernadette saw an apparition of the Blessed Virgin Mary in a grotto cave on the banks of the Gave River. It was the first of 18 times that the Blessed Mother would appear to her. Bernadette faced much controversy and opposition as a result of her visions, including humiliating interrogations from both the civil and ecclesiastical authorities. Yet, many of the townspeople believed her and gathered at the grotto when she continued to have visits from the Virgin Mary. During one of the visits a hidden spring was shown to St. Bernadette which had powers of miraculous healing. When Our Lady finally revealed her name to Bernadette as the "Immaculate Conception," the local bishop acknowledged the visions as authentic. As requested by Our Lady of Lourdes, a church was erected at the site of the grotto and spring which is today one of the most visited Catholic pilgrimage shrines in the world. Multitudes have experienced medically documented cures of body and soul from the Lourdes waters. St. Bernadette became a nun and died at a convent in Nevers, France, on April 16,1879, at the age of 35. She was canonized in 1933 by Pope Pius XI. Her feast day is April 16th. #MorningOffering See more

Easter Is a Season

"No matter where grace finds you todayholiness is within reach! Pope Francis wants to speak to your heart, wherever you’re at. In this new apostolic exhortatio...n from Pope Francis, Rejoice and Be Glad, the pope looks at the call to holiness in today’s world, with wit, insight, and encouraging counsel. From how to avoid false forms of holiness, to finding inspiration in the lives of the saints, Pope Francis explores the heights and depths of practical Christian holiness. He invites all Christians to accept Jesus’ invitation to live out the fullness of the Beatitudes and to discern and generously respond to one’s personal mission. See how Pope Francis is guiding the Catholic Church’s call to holiness in the modern world and how you can be a part of it! Get your personal copy of Rejoice and Be Glad today! Also available en Espanol." http://store.usccb.org/rejoice-and-be-glad-p/7-599.htm

Pictures with the Easter Bunny too!

Good Friday At noon darkness came over the whole land until three in the afternoon. And at three o'clock Jesus cried out in a loud voice, ... ‘Eloi, Eloi, lema sabachthani?’ which is translated, ‘My God, my God, why have you forsaken me?’ (Lectionary, Mark 15:33-35) See more

A beautiful liturgy. Happy Anniversary to all in the holy priesthood.

Thanks to the generosity of our students in Grades 1 through 5, we were able to assemble and donate 18 beautiful Easter baskets filled with candy and toys to the St. Ignatius Martyr Outreach Pantry for distribution this week. Job well done kids!!