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Parish Bulletin for December 13th-14th, 2014

Phone: +1 (345) 949-6797 Website: http://ignatius.ky E-mail: [email protected]

Christ the Redeemer Catholic Church

Rev. Blackman Road, West Bay

Phone: +1 (345) 949-6797 or +1 (345) 949-7390

Weekend Mass time:

Sunday 9:45 am

PARISH MISSION STATEMENT

St. Ignatius Parish is a welcoming Roman Catholic Christian Communion. We worship

God the Father, Son and Holy Spirit, we celebrate Jesus Christ in the Word and in the

Eucharist, we evangelise, we educate, and we serve as disciples of Jesus.

St. Ignatius Catholic Parish Year of Prayer for a New Pentecost

597 Walkers Road, George Town, Grand Cayman

Phone: +1 (345) 949-6797 Fax: +1 (345) 945-2594

Website: http://ignatius.ky E-mail: [email protected]

Mailing Address: P.O. Box 2638, Grand Cayman KY1-1102, CAYMAN ISLANDS

Weekend Mass times:

Saturday 6:00 pm

Sunday 8:00 am, 11:30 am & 6:00 pm

Spanish Mass 7:30 pm (last Sunday each month)

Weekday Mass times:

Monday-Friday 7:00 am

Friday 6:00 pm

Saturday 8:30 am

Public Holidays 8:30 am

Confessions (St. Ignatius):

Saturday 5:00-5:45 pm

Stella Maris Catholic Church

Alta Vista Drive, Cotton Tree Bay, Cayman Brac

Phone: +1 (345) 925-6215 or +1 (345) 939-6885

Weekend Mass or Communion Service time:

Sunday 11:00 am (see inside for latest updates)

PLEASE

remember

your church

in your will.



WELCOME TO ST. IGNATIUS PARISH,

AND A SPECIAL WELCOME TO ALL OF OUR VISITORS!

PARISH STAFF

Religious Education Director

Mr. O’Neil Miller

Church Secretary

Mrs. May U. Ursua

Community Liaison Coordinator

Mr. Jeremy Rice

Youth Ministry Team Coordinators

Mr. O’Neil Miller

Mr. Jeremy Rice

OTHER CONTACTS

Music Ministry — Organists

Mr. Simon Donoghue

Mrs. Sarah Bertran

Mr. Albert Chin

Parish Website

Mr. Paul de Freitas

947-8630 or 916-6331

PRAYER MEETINGS AND RELIGIOUS EDUCATION

Rosary (St. Ignatius):

Monday through Friday in Adoration Chapel 7:30 - 8:00 am

Saturday in Adoration Chapel after 8:30 am Mass

Morning Prayers (St. Ignatius):

Monday to Friday 6:40 am,

Saturday 8:10 am

Evening Prayer Meetings:

St. Ignatius — Wednesdays 6:00 pm (English) and 7:30 pm (Spanish)

Living Hope Community — Fridays 7:30 pm

Faith Formation and First Communion:

Sunday mornings @ 10:15 am to 11:15 am (September through June)

All children of the Parish are welcome; please call the office for details.

Confirmation:

Classes are held on Sunday mornings @ 10:15 am to 11:15 am

for students in Years 7-9 of High School and other

High School aged students who have not been confirmed.

ST. IGNATIUS CATHOLIC SCHOOL

Phone: 949-9250 Fax: 945-6230

E-mail: [email protected] Website: www.st-ignatius.com

Head of Secondary: Mr. Peter Embleton

Head of Primary: Mrs. Veronica Heffernan

Facilities Manager: Mr. Mark Delapenha

Administrative Staff: Mrs. Deborah Huggins, Mrs. Anita McIntyre,

Mrs. Rashmi Arun, Mrs. Priya Dhanasekar, Mrs. Doris Sun

MEET OUR CLERGY (Left to Right)

Pastor: Rev. Fr. Suresh Rajaian, SAC

Associate Pastor: Rev. Fr. Naveen D’Souza, SAC

Permanent Deacon: Mr. Joseph Biggs

FINANCE COUNCIL Facilitates the means for pastoral

priorities and planning, Monitors

and Maintains parish goods, and

Communicates with the Pastoral

Council on prioritizing resources.

Members are:

Fr. Suresh, SAC

Terry Carson

Angela Miller

Jennison Nunez

Frank Gallippi

Deborah Kirkconnell

Adriannie Webb

PARISH PASTORAL COUNCIL

Pastoral: Fr. Suresh, SAC; Fr. Naveen, SAC; and Deacon Joseph Biggs

Chairperson: Chris Hopkins

Secretary: Adrianne Webb

Other elected members: Joe Otu, Gloria Gall, James Tibbetts,

Derek Lee Pack, Milroy Cooray, Stanford Williams

Commission Representatives:

Worship: Adriannie Webb Christian Education: Wendy George

Stewardship: Elie Kozaily Christian Service: Amini Awe

Committee Representatives:

Evangelisation: Loretta Westin School Advisory Board: Gerry Kirkconnell



December 14th, 2014 — Third Sunday of Advent

From Fr. Suresh

TODAY’S READINGS: First Reading: Isaiah 61:1-2a, 10-11

Psalm: Luke 1:46-48, 49-50, 53-54

Second Reading: 1 Thessalonians 5:16-24

Gospel: John 1:6-8, 19-28

GOSPEL ACCLAMATION:

“The Spirit of the Lord is upon me, because he has anointed me to bring glad tidings to the poor” - Isaiah 61:1

THIRD SUNDAY OF ADVENT... LET THE LIGHT OF CHRIST GUIDE OUR WAY

"There is one among you whom you do not recognize." With these words, John the Baptist was referring to his cousin,

Jesus. Although Jesus had not yet begun his public ministry, John knew that Jesus was the Messiah. And it was John's

mission to prepare other people to recognize that fact.

John and Jesus had first "met" in utero when Mary visited Elizabeth. Even from that early moment, John understood the

significance of encountering Jesus. The Gospel of Luke tells us that the baby "leaped for joy" in Elizabeth's womb when

the expectant Mary approached. Now that these two babies were grown men, John was still in the business of recogniz-

ing Jesus' significance. He describes his cousin as "the one who is coming after me, whose sandal strap I am not worthy

to untie." John knew that Jesus was something special. And he made it his goal to lead others to the same realization.

Of course, as Christians in the twenty-first century, we already know that Jesus is the Messiah. But John's words still

raise an important question for us today: Do we recognize the real significance of Jesus? Do we take him for granted, or

do we appreciate the gift of salvation that he offers us? Today's Gospel reading tells us that John came "to testify to the

light." Do we let the light of Christ guide our way? Have we "made straight the way of the Lord" by putting Jesus first in

our lives?

Today as we light the third candle on the Advent wreath, we would do well to reflect on the true light that came down

from heaven. Let us pray, as this holy season continues, that our minds and hearts will be enlightened to grasp the true

significance of the coming of Christ.

©2014 Liturgical Publications Inc.

CHRISTMAS OFFERTORY COLLECTION: DECEMBER - JANUARY

The Christmas offertory collection is part of our annual parish budget. The entire Christmas collection stays right here in

the parish. All other collections and donations during the year are assessed 7% by the Archdiocese, whereas the Christ-

mas collection is exempt from such assessment. You can make your Christmas donation to the parish anytime over the

month of December and into January, just so long as you indicate in the cheques and envelopes that it is your

“Christmas 2014 offering”. If you are going away during the holidays, please consider making your Christmas offering

to St. Ignatius Parish before you leave. Thank you!

Wishing you all a wonderful week as we rejoice on this third Sunday of Advent!

Fr. Suresh, SAC

Offertory collection for last weekend’s Masses:

St. Ignatius: $ 6,027.78 Christ the Redeemer: $ 999.38

Advent Appeal — Second Collection for Christ the King Parish: $ 4,889.38

Thank you for your generosity and good stewardship for all that God has given you!

STEWARDSHIP: TIME TALENT TREASURE

“Much will be required of the person entrusted with much,

and still more will be demanded of the person entrusted with more.” — Luke 12:48



MASS INTENTIONS AND PRAYER LIST

St. Ignatius Mass Intentions

Saturday: December 13th St. Lucy

Fr. Naveen 8:30 am +Desmond Rafferty

Fr. Suresh 6:00 pm +Michiel and Maria Verheijden-Alers

+Ton and Annie Verheijden-Steeghs

Sunday: December 14th Third Sunday of Advent

Fr. Naveen 8:00 am People of the Parish


Fr. Suresh 6:00 pm People of the Parish

Monday: December 15th St. Virginia Centurione Bracelli

Fr. Suresh 7:00 am William Foster (healing)

Tuesday: December 16th

Fr. Naveen 7:00 am +Fr. Santan Pinto

Wednesday: December 17th

Fr. Naveen 7:00 am Lainey Zenzinga

+Sean Harrell

+Mackie Powell

Thursday: December 18th

Fr. Suresh 7:00 am Fr. Michael Tapajna

+Michael Fernandes

Friday: December 19th

Fr. Naveen 7:00 am +Anne Tyler

Fr. Suresh 8:15 am St. Ignatius Secondary Students and Staff

Fr. Suresh 10:30 am St. Ignatius Primary Students and Staff

Fr. Naveen 6:00 pm Petra Chin Cheong

Saturday: December 20th

Fr. Naveen 8:30 am Fr. Alex Crasta (birthday)

Angela Miller (birthday)

Fr. Naveen 6:00 pm Genevieve Rafer

Paul Aldrich Kierulf

Sunday: December 21st Fourth Sunday of Advent

Fr. Suresh 8:00 am People of the Parish

Fr. Suresh 11:30 am People of the Parish

Fr. Naveen 6:00 pm People of the Parish

Christ the Redeemer Mass Intentions


Fr. Suresh 9:45 am Holy Souls

Special intentions



Stella Maris Mass Intentions


11:00 am Communion Service


11:00 am Communion Service

Our Prayer List for the Sick

Eugene Howden

Chelsea Doxey

Oliver Brown

Joy Scott

Velma Hewitt

Ilene Smith

Riselda Ebanks

Espirita Ursua

William Foster

Elsa Robinson

Kathie Kelly

Alexis Nunez

Dionne Nunez

Deanna Lee Pack

Sherwin Pereira

Melvin Augustine

Mairish Heizel Gallero

Andrew Guthrie

Kurt Roetlisberger

Joe DiGuida

Derek Dutchak

Derek Bogle

Emeline Tet

Janet Pereira

Elias Eleazar

Margaret Saur

Laura Howard

Lainey Zenzinga

Suzanne Schwarz

Janita Somino

Montano Cueto

Isabel Lozado

Please pray that the Healing Hand of the Lord

touches all our sick bringing consolation to

the aged, peace of soul to the terminally ill,

and strength to those who are young and

all those in our parish and families who are

suffering. May all of them know God’s

healing love. We pray for all the sick not

listed and those in hospitals.

In order to keep the list more current we will

be keeping it to no more than 30 names at a

time. Please call 949-6797 to add or remove

anyone to/from this list.

Holy Father’s Prayer

Intentions - December 2014

Universal: That the birth of the

Redeemer may bring peace and hope

to all people of good will.

For Evangelization: That parents may

be true evangelizers, passing on to their

children the precious gift of faith.



WORSHIP SCHEDULE, ADORATION, AND SCRIPTURE READINGS

The Chapel of the Blessed Sacrament

16th Anniversary 4th July 2014

“...could you not watch one hour with Me?”

St. Matthew

Until further notice, the following are the hours for Exposition of the Most

Blessed Sacrament:

Monday to Friday 6:00 am - midnight

Saturday 7:00 am - midnight

Sunday 10:00 am - midnight

We would like to extend the Chapel hours through the nights of Thursday / Friday /

Saturday and in addition we need Adorers for the following hours:

Monday Noon-1:00 pm, 3:00-4:00 pm, 9:00-10:00 pm,

10:00-11:00 pm, 11:00 pm-Midnight

Tuesday 6:00-7:00 pm

Wednesday Noon-1:00 pm

Saturday 2:00-3:00 pm, 3:00-4:00 pm, 10:00-11:00 pm

Sunday 10:00-11:00 pm

If you are able to take on one of these hours, please put your name and phone number

on the roster. (The roster is also located on the bulletin board in the chapel.)

Alternatively, feel free to complete an Invite located in the box outside the Chapel

and at the back of St. Ignatius Church.

We are also in need of Coordinators for the following hours:

8:00-9:00 am; 9:00-10:00 am; Noon–1:00 pm; 2:00-3:00 pm; 4:00-5:00 pm;

6:00-7:00 pm; 9:00-10:00 pm, 10:00-11:00 pm.

In addition, all Adorers and visitors to the chapel are asked to check the “I Need a

Substitute” sheet just outside the chapel door to see if you can help.

Please also check the notices on the notice board.

Scripture Readings for the Week

December 15th-21st, 2014

Mon: Numbers 24:2-7, 15-17a;

Matthew 21:23-27

Tues: Zephaniah 3:1-2, 9-13;

Matthew 21:28-32

Wed: Genesis 49:2, 8-10; Matthew 1:1-17

Thurs: Jeremiah 23:5-8; Matthew 1:18-25

Fri: Judges 13:2-7, 24-25a; Luke 1:5-25

Sat: Isaiah 7:10-14; Luke 1:26-38

Sun: 2 Samuel 7:1-5, 8b-12, 14a, 16;

Romans 16:25-27;

Luke 1:26-38

See Today’s Missal for alternate readings.

FEAST DAYS

St. Virginia Centurione Bracelli

(1587-1651)

Feast Day - December 15th

“When God is one's goal,

all disagreements

are smoothed out,

all difficulties overcome.”

Please see arrange for a substitute if you cannot attend for any reason.

MASS TIMES

Sat. Dec 13 - 6:00 pm

Sun. Dec 14 - 8:00 am

WEST BAY - 9:45 am

11:30 am

6:00 pm

Sat. Dec 20 - 6:00 pm

Sun. Dec 21 - 8:00 am

WEST BAY - 9:45 am

11:30 am

6:00 pm

READERS

A. Wheaton, D. Solomon

M. Abbott, L. McLaughlin

N. Cox, D. Natale

Youth

K. Lee Pack, C. Parchment

K. Huggins, S. Gunby

E. McDonald, C. Hopkins

M. Brown, J. Balls

J. Rayos del Sol, Youth

T. Wight, D. Kirkconnell

EUCHARISTIC MINISTERS

M. Stafford, A. Serrano

P. Olszewski, M. Ursua

A. Ribeiro, T. Evans, I. Augustine

B. Conolly, S. Williams, J. Nunez

M. Brown, J. Pereira

J. Weber, J. Hickey, J. Wallace-Grant

T. Mascarenhas, B. DaCosta, P. Garbutt

M. Lee Pack, T. DeLisser

J. Tibbetts, L. Phillips

M. Stafford, W. Golo

J. Olszewski, A. Ursua

P. Broderick, J. Domingo, A.J. Miller

Y. Boldeau, O. Miller, M. Whyte

B. Serrano, G. Powery

M. Cooray, J. Verano, L. Moraes

S. Mascarenhas, S. Howden, L. Unay

D. Simorangkir, T. DeLisser

J. Tibbetts, L. Phillips

USHERS

C. Duggan, G. Huggins

A. Ursua

R. Gouboult, P. Broderick, R. Rojas

B. Augustine, K. Lopez, W. Salmon

A. Quadros, F. Abboud

K. Huys, TBA

J. Cridland, J. Verano, L. Unay

T. Todd, W. Pineau

T. DeLisser, J. Tibbetts

P. de Freitas, W. Golo

C. Duggan, G. Huggins

A. Ursua

R. Gouboult, P. Broderick, R. Rojas

B. Augustine, K. Lopez, W. Salmon

A. Quadros, F. Abboud

K. Huys, T. Catalanotto

J. Cridland, J. Verano, L. Unay

T. Todd, W. Pineau

T. DeLisser, J. Tibbetts

P. de Freitas, W. Golo

CANTOR

J. Olszewski

O. Henry

Check Schedule

Ar. Anglin

D. Tibbetts

F. Pimentel

A. Wheaton

Check Schedule

L. Anglin

K. Wight

Please arrange for a substitute if you cannot attend for any reason.



BAPTISMS & CLASS SCHEDULE

Baptisms normally take place on the second Sunday of each month.

Next Baptism: Sunday, January 11th, 2015 after 11:30 am Mass.

Next classes: January 6th and 8th, 2015

Please call the Parish Office to register for classes.

MARRIAGES & PRE-MARITAL INSTRUCTION

Six months notice required and completion of pre-marital instruction.

Classes are offered twice a year; next classes will likely be in May 2015

Please call the Parish office to register for classes as soon as possible.

UPCOMING EVENTS IN

THE PARISH AND SCHOOL

Dec 14 Parish Christmas Lunch;

Baptism, 1:00 pm

Dec 15 DEADLINE for Christmas

Fundraiser Books 3:00 pm!

Dec 17 Christmas Concert/Fundraiser,

7:00 pm in Loyola Hall

Dec 19 School Closes at 12 noon

Dec 20 Parents Day Out, 9 am to 1 pm

Dec 22-23 Dawn Masses, 5:00 am

Dec 25 Christmas Dance, Loyola Hall,

following Midnight Mass

Dec 28 Stella Maris Collection;

Spanish Mass, 7:30 pm

Dec 29 Alumni Christmas Social,

5:30-9:00 pm (Sunset House)

Jan 5 School Opens for Term 2

Jan 11 Baptism, 1:00 pm

Feb 1 Confirmation Mass, 9:30 am

Feb 12 Spring Fling (School Fair)

Feb 20 Fish Fry-days are back!

Mar 27 Golf Scramble, 1:00 pm

Details

will

follow!

PARISH NEWS AND ANNOUNCEMENTS

DEADLINE FOR WEEKLY BULLETIN NOTICES

AND MASS REQUESTS/INTENTIONS

Reminder that any announcements for the parish bulletin

should be submitted electronically to [email protected]

by Wednesdays, 12 noon each week.

Mass requests must be made in person and paid for in the church office

by Wednesdays, 12 noon each week.

A minimum $10 stipend is acceptable, per Canon Law.

STELLA MARIS —

CAYMAN BRAC

Located on Alta Vista Drive,

Cotton Tree Bay

Please join us for Mass or Communion

Service on Sundays at 11:00 am when-

ever you are visiting Cayman Brac!

December 14th: Communion Service

December 21st: Communion Service

December 24th: Christmas Vigil

Mass at 4:00 pm

December 28th: TBA

For further information on Stella

Maris, please phone Valden Scott on

925-6215 or phone the St. Ignatius

Parish Office on 949-6797.

RITE OF CHRISTIAN INITIATION OF ADULTS

RCIA, or Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults, is the process

by which people who are interested in learning about the

Catholic Faith can attend classes and have the opportunity to

become members of the Catholic Church.

RCIA continues each Tuesday from 6:00-7:30 pm at the

Parish Apartments… #59 Denham Thompson.

This week’s topic: Mystery of the Church: One, Holy, Catholic, Apostolic

To register, or for further information, please contact O’Neil Miller at the

Parish Office on 949-6797 or by email at [email protected]

ADVENT PRAYER

Lord Jesus, you said that you came not to condemn the world but that we

might have abundant life. Open my heart to receive the abundant life you of-

fer me this Advent season. Allow me to experience the wonder of a child

looking forward to Christmas for the first time. Strengthen my desire for your

coming that I might be renewed in heart, mind and spirit as I prepare to cele-

brate your coming at Christmas. Amen.

PRAYER FOR WORLD PEACE NEXT SATURDAY!

Please join us next Saturday, December 20th at 7:30 am in

the Adoration Chapel as we unite in prayer with other

parishes of the world.

We will pray the Sorrowful Mysteries of the Rosary and the

Divine Mercy Chaplet before the Blessed Sacrament for the

intention of World Peace.

mailto:[email protected]




RELIGIOUS EDUCATION 2014-2015

* First Communion * Pre-Confirmation * Confirmation * Continuing Formation

Faith Formation classes continue on Sundays, 10:15-11:15 am, at St. Ignatius School.

Drop off time is between 10:00-10:10 am...

Please be punctual so that the beginning of lessons is not disrupted!

Parents, please ensure that your child is attending one of the weekend Masses!

The upcoming Faith Formation schedule is as follows:

December 14th — Classes Scheduled. No classes on December 21st, 28th and January 4th due to Christmas Break.


ATTENTION

ALL YOUTH:

ANNUAL CAROLS TRIP

AND DINNER AT KFC!

This Friday,

December 19th

5:45-9:00 pm

E-mail: [email protected]

for a consent form and sign

up in the church office by

3:30 pm Thursday, December 18th.

Saturday, December 20th: Parents Day Out,

9:00 am to 1:00 pm. Teen helpers needed!

Sign up by Thursday, December 18th.

All youth in Years 7-11 (ages 11-16) who

attend St. Ignatius School or St. Ignatius or

Christ the Redeemer Churches are welcome

to attend youth events!

Older teens and young adults are welcome to

assist with youth activities. Please contact

the Parish Office to sign up!

For more information on youth events, please

contact O’Neil Miller or Jeremy Rice in the

church office via phone or e-mail.

PARISH CHRISTMAS LUNCH

TODAY, SUNDAY AT 12:45 PM

The annual Christmas lunch takes place TODAY, Sun-

day, December 14th, immediately following the 11:30

am Mass. Like the early church, coming together and

actively participating in church activities serves to

strengthen ties and creates a vibrant church community!

Everyone is invited to come out and celebrate!

Reminder to please bring your salads, side dishes, or desserts!

Reminder that we have plenty of utensils, so you do NOT need to

bring those.

The greatest gift of Christmas is the gift of giving and sharing!

We look forward to seeing you there!

The children of the parish will also be performing their Christmas play!

COME LET US ADORE HIM -

CHRISTMAS DAY ADORATION

Adoration during Christmas day will be on a volunteer basis.

Kindly sign the sheet on the Notice Board in the

Chapel for the hour you would like to spend with Our Lord.

CHILDREN’S CHOIR — CHRISTMAS EVE MASS

We are in the process of putting together a special choir made up of children from our

Parish and School for the Christmas Eve Children's Mass. Interested families are en-

couraged to email [email protected] to confirm interest. The Choir will be directed

by Mr. Simon Donoghue. The rehearsal times are:

Sunday, December 14 at 10:00 am in the M1 - Music Room at the school (during the Sunday School classes.

Children will be excused from classes due the urgency of having the first session.)

Sunday, December 21 at 12:45 pm in the St. Ignatius Church - following the 11:30 am Mass.

CHRISTMAS MASS SCHEDULE

Reminder that the Mass Schedule for Christmas Eve and Christmas Day

can be found on the Parish website: www.ignatius.ky.



http://www.ignatius.ky/




PARENTS DAY OUT IS BACK — DECEMBER 20

This annual event takes place on Saturday, December 20th from 9:00 am to 1:00 pm

in Loyola Hall. St. Ignatius teens and adults will be looking after children (ages 4-11)

while their parents have a break! Cost is $10 per child, including lunch! We will do

arts & crafts, singing, playground time, watch Christmas DVDs, and serve lunch.

Registration forms are available from the church office or from Jeremy Rice at the

table outside after Mass. You can also request one via [email protected]. Please

submit completed forms and payment by Thursday, December 18th, 9:00 am.

When and how long is Advent?

For most Christians, the Advent Season always begins four Sundays before Christmas;

so it is rarely four full weeks long, but only between three and four weeks, depending on what weekday Dec. 25 happens

to be in a certain year. (click here for more specifics on the calendar)

The First Sunday of Advent, which also marks the beginning of the new liturgical year for the Church, could be as early

as Nov. 27 or as late as Dec. 3.

The Third Sunday of Advent is traditionally called "Gaudete Sunday" (from Latin, meaning "Rejoice!), because the

"Entrance Antiphon" of this Sunday's Mass is taken from Paul's letter to the Philippians: "Rejoice in the Lord always;

again I say, rejoice! The Lord is near." (Phil 4:4+5b)

The Fourth Sunday of Advent could be as early as Dec. 18, a full week before Christmas (as in 2005 and 2011), or as late

as Dec. 24, making it the same day as "Christmas Eve" (as in 2006 or 2017).

Advent technically ends of the afternoon of Dec. 24, since that evening, Christmas Eve, begins the Christmas Season.

Most Eastern Orthodox and other Eastern Christian Churches have a "Nativity Fast" (now often called "Advent Fast"),

which usually lasts forty days before Christmas; it may begin on Nov. 15 (for those Churches that celebrate Christmas on

Dec. 25), or in late November (for those Churches that celebrate Christmas on Jan. 7 or 8).

What does the word "Advent" mean?

When capitalized, "Advent" usually refers to "the coming of Christ into the world" or to "the liturgical period preceding

Christmas"; it may also refer to the "Second Coming" of Christ (the "Advent of our Lord").

In secular English, "advent" (not capitalized) may refer to any "coming" or "arrival," especially of something so impor-

tant that it radically changed a whole culture (e.g., "The advent of electricity" or "The advent of the computer age").

The word is derived from the Latin adventus ("arrival, approach"), made up of the preposition ad- ("to, towards"), the

verbal root ven- (from venire, "to come"), and the suffix -tus (indicating verbal action).

The word is very similar in many other European languages: Advent, Advento, Avent, Avvento, Adviento, etc.

What are the traditional colours of Advent?

In the Roman Catholic Church, the official liturgical colour for most of the Season of Advent is violet. Only on the Third

Sunday of Advent is a rose (pink) coloured candle lit, as a symbol of joy; the priest may also wear rose vestments

on this Sunday.

Many Anglicans and some Protestant Churches use blue instead of violet throughout Advent, although they may also use

rose/pink on the Third Sunday.

Other church decorations (altar cloths, banners, etc.) will often have combinations of violet, pink, and blue throughout

the season. Liturgically-minded churches will avoid greens and reds (the secular Christmas colours), and will wait until

the Christmas season to use decorations with white, silver, and gold colours

- by Felix Just, S.J., Ph.D. (The Catholic Lectionary Website

The new 2015

Calendars will be

available at the

church doors

next Sunday,

December 21st.

SIMBANG GABI... DAWN MASSES... DECEMBER 22 AND 23

The Filipino Community in St. Ignatius is very happy to be able to celebrate the Simbang Gabi (or Dawn Masses) once

again this year. While the full Novena Masses usually run for nine days, we are still blessed to be able to gather twice

this year on Monday, December 22nd and Tuesday, December 23rd at 5:00 am at the St. Ignatius Catholic Church with

our beloved Rev. Fr. Alex Ramos. ALL parishioners are welcome to attend!





ST. IGNATIUS/DOROTHY RICE SCHOLARSHIP The St. Ignatius/Dorothy Rice Memorial Scholarship Fund assists families

who are not able to afford the full tuition at St. Ignatius School (about $9000

per year). Envelopes are available at the main entrance of the church.

Donations can be dropped in the collection, posted, or dropped off at the

church office. If paying by cheque, please make it payable to: St. Ignatius,

and indicate “Scholarship Fund” in the memo. Thank you!

CHRISTMAS DANCE AND CHRISTMAS STARS!

The United Goan Community invites ALL parishioners to the Annual

Christmas Dance in Loyola Hall after Midnight Mass. There will be also

be a traditional Christmas Star Competition. All parishioners are urged to

get their Christmas Stars and join in the celebrations!

SCHEDULE FOR

INDIVIDUAL CONFESSIONS

Individual Confessions will be heard at the following

times over the next two weeks (please don’t wait until

the last minute!):

Friday, December 19th, 4:00-6:00 pm (Children)

Saturday, December 20th, 5:00-5:45 pm

Monday, December 22nd, 6:00-7:00 pm

Tuesday, December 23rd, 6:00-7:00 pm

Please take advantage of these opportunities to

make a good confession before Christmas!

PARISH ADVENT APPEAL

Thank you to all those who supported our

Giving Tree initiative! Members of the

Christian Service Commission and other

volunteers will be delivering the gifts this

Sunday afternoon/evening. Thank you to all those who

contributed to the collection for Christ the King Parish.

“Each one should give as much as he has decided on

his own initiative, not reluctantly or under compulsion,

for God loves a cheerful giver.”

- 2 Corinthians 9:7

PARISH FAMILY BIBLE QUIZ RESULTS

To those who participated in the Family Bible Quiz, a very big thank you. We were delighted that well over 260

questionnaires were collected by parishioners and although only 78 completed questionnaires were returned, this was a

positive indication of the interest in our Biblical Animation Parish Activity. Participants shared that it was a great

opportunity for the family to get together, search for the answers to the questions and become more familiar with the

contents of the Bible. Some comments were:

"This was fun and a great way to share Bible stories as a family. Please consider seasonal or quarterly quizzes."

"Very enjoyable. Do another one soon."

Congratulations to those who scored the highest points! Three families tied for the first prize and a drawing by lot at the

8:00 am Mass last Sunday determined the winners as follows:

1st Prize: The Westin family 2nd Prize: Matthew & Luisa Smith 3rd Prize: Nidie Eden

As the difference between the highest scores and the second set of highest scores was only a half of a point, we decided

to award consolation prizes to:

The Rayos Del Sol Family, Rogelio & Josephine Gerolao, Suzanne Howden, Jean Pereira, Adriannie Webb

We encourage everyone to continue to study and share the Scriptures as a regular family activity in order to deepen their

relationship with God and to strengthen the unity, love and peace in our families. Special thanks to Angela Miller and

O’Neil Miller for putting the quiz together, giving lots of time and talent and also to the Education Commission for

supplying some of the questions.

GROTTO GIFT SHOP

Cards and Gifts!

We are open after weekend Masses.

We have cards, gifts, books, and much

more! We look forward to seeing you

today! We are also appealing for a

few more VOLUNTEERS!



ST. IGNATIUS PARISH AND SCHOOL CHRISTMAS FUNDRAISER

2nd Prize: CI$2500 3rd Prize: US$2500

JUST A COUPLE OF DAYS TO GO!!

5 Cayman Airways US$300 gift vouchers!

LUCA and RAGAZZI gift certificates! And More!

More than CI$50,000 in total prizes!

Grand Prize CI$25,000!

THANK YOU to all those who have sold or

purchased tickets over the past several weeks!

Check with family, friends, neighbours, work colleagues to see if they have ticket!

IF you are genuinely unable to sell tickets, please purchase a ticket or two!!!

We still need more volunteers to sell tickets at FIVE major supermarkets

on MONDAY (8:00 am to 10:00 pm), TUESDAY (8:00 am to 10:00 pm), and

Wednesday (8:00 am to 6:00 pm).

To sign up for a two hour shift please see Jeremy Rice ASAP

or e-mail [email protected] or phone 928-6096!

Every year there is always great potential for strong last-minute sales!

If you are attending the Concert, please be seated by 6:50 pm as a courtesy to others!

Please return ticket books as soon as they are completed! Don’t wait!

*ALL ticket books MUST be returned by the FINAL

DEADLINE of 3:00 pm, THIS MONDAY, December 15th!

This deadline is critical as we have to do a full audit of every ticket!

Please staple cash/cheques inside the front cover,

using a single staple! THANK YOU!

*The only exception to this is those selling at supermarkets on Monday-Wednesday!

This Wednesday, December 17th

7:00 pm — Loyola Hall

8:15 pm — Prize Draw



Call 949-6797 or email

[email protected] for more information

Place your ad here!

$600 per year (March 1 – Feb 28)

Ads will also appear on

the parish website!

http://ignatius.ky

Ads will appear

in full COLOUR!

All are invited to join us as we

pray for peace! Third Saturday

of each month at 7:30 am in the

Adoration Chapel!

Place your ad here!

$200 per 4 months (March 1 – June 30)

PLEASE SUPPORT OUR ADVERTISERS!!!

Be sure to tell them you saw their ad in the

St. Ignatius Church Bulletin!

BULLETIN ADS

ADVERTISE YOUR BUSINESS OR SERVICE ON THIS PAGE!

Thank you to all those companies and individuals who have

placed ads on these last two pages of the parish bulletin!

We encourage ALL parishioners to support these fine businesses and

tell them you saw them listed in the St. Ignatius Church Bulletin!

Any companies or organizations wishing to take out a bulletin ad next time we print

the covers are urged to contact the church office before Thursday, February 12th.

The price of ads is $600 (for a 1” by 2.5” block)

for 12 months… March 1st, 2015 through February 28th, 2016

Ads will appear in full COLOUR!

Ads will appear on our parish website also. We require electronic copy of ads/logos, etc.

For further information, please contact the parish office by phone or e-mail.

In loving memory of our mother and family matriarch

JOYANN ROLLINGS Sadly missed on her 10th birthday in Heaven

November 14, 2014

Lord, those who die still live in Your presence,

their lives change but do not end.

Eternal rest grant unto her, O Lord,

and let perpetual light shine upon her.

May she rest in peace.

With Love,

from her family and friends.



Spanish Mass

7:30 pm

Last Sunday of each month

RUBiS

WALKERS ROAD

(345) 949-8451

We are always here to serve you!

MEN’S FELLOWSHIP

meets on the second MONDAY

of each month at 7:00 pm.

All men of the parish are welcome!

Island Art & Framing Beautiful art & framing

The Shoppes at Grand Harbour

947-2606 [email protected]

Elizabethan Square

80 Shedden Road

George Town

Airlines, Rental Cars,

Cruises, Hotels, Tours,

Travel Insurance, Trains,

Visa Applications,

and more!

T. 345-949-5400 E. [email protected]

www.caymantravel.ky

[email protected]

coldwellbankercayman.com

345 945 4411

THE GROTTO

GIFT SHOP

Located next to

St. Ignatius Church.

Open after weekend

Masses. Gifts, cards,

bibles, books, CD’s,

and much more!

Joy Basdeo, MBE JP

Justice of the Peace, Notary Public

Civil Registrar of Marriages

Phone: 345-949-9933

Email: [email protected]

Tuesday – Sunday

5:00 PM – 10:00 PM

947-7278

www.bombaychopsticks.ky


Call us on 946-8322 or 949-2275 www.open.uwi.edu

Visit the Chapel of the

Blessed Sacrament!

Open

daily until

Midnight.

See page 5

for full

details.

St. Ignatius

Catholic School

Serving Cayman

since 1971

Nursery through Year 13 (345) 949-9250

www.st-ignatius.com [email protected]

Eye Exams

Frames

Contact Lenses

Prepayment Discount

Insurance Accepted

Phone: (345) 949-0539 www.optical-outlook.com

CAYMAN ECHOIC SERVICES

AND TRANSLATIONS We offer Tomatis/TLP Pyschoacoustically Modified

Music Therapy for Children and Adults

CALL US!! 326-5126 or 929-9050 Website: www.caymanechoicservices.weebly.com


Deanna’s Deanna’s Deanna’s FarmFarmFarm

219 Smith Road

(opposite Cayman Prep - Primary School)

Specializing in:

FRESH, LOCAL fruits and vegetables,

and frozen local fruit pulp for juicing!

Fridays 10:00 am to 6:00 pm

Saturdays 7:00 am to 3:00 pm


http://www.caymantravel.ky


coldwellbankercayman.com


http://www.bombaychopsticks.ky


http://www.optical-outlook.com/

http://www.caymanechoicservices.weebly.com


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