MSGR. FEDERICO BRITTO
PASTOR’S CORNER
September 17, 2023
May Jesus Christ, the everlasting source of mercy and forgiveness, be with you!
As always, I ask you to keep our parish in prayer. Everyone is in need of prayer, and the same for a parish. We pray for our parish. We pray for our parish members, all it’s activities, and its mission and ministry. Add St. Ignatius parish to your prayer list. Your prayer will bring blessings and answered prayers upon her.
We continue to move forward with our parish goals, as requested by the Synod of Synodality and Pope Francis. We combine these goals with the vision from the National Black Catholic Congress XIII. As was mentioned, a survey will be given to parishioners, asking you to fill it out. You will also be asked to offer your input to help our parish, so stay tuned.
In two weeks, we will be entering into the month of October. It is the month of the rosary, Breast Cancer Awareness Month; and other important social and religious events. During the Month of October, pay attention to praying the rosary. At each decade, remember a certain person or people. Praying the rosary, Mary Mother of God, will intercede for you to her Son, and blessings will be bestowed upon you.
Last Sunday’s Gospel reminded us of Christ challenge for forgiveness and reconciliation.. Again, this week’s Gospel, we are challenged even more. We are called to forgive over and over. The Prophet Sirach said: “We cannot nourish anger and expect our own sins to be forgiven.” May today’s readings inspire us to forgive others as we seek forgiveness ourselves.
Peace and Blessings, Msgr. Britto
SACRAMENTS
Sunday Mass: 10:00 AM
Saint Ignatius Church
Weekday Mass: Monday, Wednesday and Friday:
9:30 AM at St. Ignatius Nursing Home
Holy Day Masses: 9:30 AM Saint Ignatius Nursing Home
7:00 PM Saint Ignatius Church
Sacrament of Reconciliation: Before Sunday Mass 9:15AM – 9:45 AM
or by appointment
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Daily Intentions:
​Please Keep in Prayer those who are sick.
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DOWNLOADS & LINKS
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 Congratulations to our 8th and 12 grade Altar Servers on your Sierra Club Award! |
 Jr. Daughters host Children's Gardening Day! |
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 Feast of St. Ignatius Parish Cookout |
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 Painting with A Twist for Kids |
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 Saint Katharine Drexel Parish Center Blessing and Open House |
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 Women's Day Committee Day of Service |
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 Children's Halloween Party 2021 |
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WEEKLY CALENDAR
MONDAY - LINE DANCE CLASS 6:00PM TO 7:30PM
FOOD PANTRY - OPEN EVERY TUESDAY - 10AM TO 12PM
Closed on Holidays and the 5th Tuesday of the Month
NEED TO KNOW
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MAINTENANCE FUND
Starting in September you will be getting a Maintenance Fund in your envelopes. All money collected for the Maintenance Fund will go towards any major repairs we need in the Parish.
SAINT KATHARINE DREXEL PARISH CENTER
OPEN
The Parish is now open for Church meetings, Office space rentals and meeting room rentals. If you would like to use the hall please contact the rectory.
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If you would like to donate to the Parish Center, direct donations can be made to our GoFund Me account or sent to the rectory at 636 N. 43rd St. Philadelphia, PA 19104
TOTAL RAISED TO DATE: $76,387.00
PROGRESS REPORT:
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New Roof
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Exterior Wall Repaired
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New Gutter
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New Bathrooms
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New Plumbing
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HOME VISITS
Now that our staff is fully vaccinated and more parishioners have also received their vaccinations, the priests, deacon, and seminarian will begin to visit homes to bring holy Communion to our shut-ins, and blessing homes. If a homebound parishioner wishes to receive Holy Communion, and if any parishioners wish to have your home blessed, please call the rectory.
PREP Program
Anyone who needs to receive the Sacraments of Baptism or First Communion, please contact Janet Cosby at the rectory or email stignatius.dre@gmail.com
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UPCOMING EVENTS
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HOLIDAY RAFFLE
Tickets for the Annual Holiday Raffle will go on sale September 24th.
Top Prize - Two tickets to the Philadelphia Eagles vs. Giants Game on Christmas Day
2nd Prize - Basket of Cheer
3rd prize - $150
4th Prize $100
Tickets are $5 each or $20 for a Book of 5 tickets.
Please contact Portia at the rectory to purchase a ticket!
Drawing will be on Sunday Dec. 17th
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OCTOBER 1, 2023
WOMEN'S DAY
The Women's Day Committee are hosting their Annual Women's Day on Sunday October 1st. The reception will begin after Mass at 12pm. The theme this year "Faith Demonstrated through Action"
The color will be white and our guest speaker will be Dr. Maris Guerin. All are welcome to attend.
OCTOBER 8, 2023
VETERANS MASS AND RECEPTION
Sister Thea Bowman Chapter #34 will be welcome all veterans to mass as thank you for your service. There will be a reception for the veterans in the Lower church after Mass. For questions please contact Gracious Lady Rhonda Denson-Corbin at reddsone59@yahoo.com
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OCTOBER 22, 2023
ANOINTING OF THE SICK MASS AND RECEPTION
ALL ARE WELCOME TO ATTEND!
OCTOBER 28, 2023
HALLOWEEN CABARET
The Ladies of St. Peter Claver #280 will be hosting the Annual Halloween featuring DJ Smooth Cabaret at St. Ignatius School Hall on Oct. 28th 7pm to 11pm. It will be BYOB and BYOF. Tickets are $15 ppl.
For tickets please call 267-312-5427 or 215-201-6621
CHILDREN'S HALLOWEEN PARTY
OCTOBER 29TH
12PM TO 2PM
The Children's Halloween Party will be on Sunday Oct. 29th after mass in the Lower church. There will be games, prizes and costume photo shoot! Donations of candy, juice and snacks are welcome. Please drop off any donation to the rectory by October 25th. All are welcome!
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