Church Events
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Calendar
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Annual Events, Fundraisers, & Parishioner Opportunities
Summer Family Movie Festival
Monthy, beginning in Mid-July
Movie begins at 7PM, cost is FREE!Join us for our St. Ignatius Outdoor Movie Festival, a FREE weekly event for parishioners to come relax on our campus and enjoy a varied selection of films while enjoying the great summer weather!
FREE ADMISSION AND POPCORN!
Restrooms are available.
Children under 13 must be accompanied by an adult,
even for films with a G rating.
The films we have selected promote good values and can lead to discussion at home that develops the spiritual gifts of wisdom and understanding. That being said, the films will vary in content as we attempt to offer a wide variety of films that will reach people of all ages. It is YOUR responsibility as a parent or guardian to determine whether or not a film is appropriate for your child.
Made possible by generous donations from Ladies of St. Ignatius and the Holy Name Society. Permission granted by CVLI video license.
Saints Alive!
Late October
5:30PM - 8:00PMCome celebrate the lives of the saints on the Feast of All Saints Day! The evening begins with Mass at 5:30PM, followed by a variety of activities:
- Saint Parade - Come dressed as your favorite Saint and participate in our parade! (prizes for everyone who comes dressed up as a Saint!)
- Dinner - Hot Dogs, Chips, and Dessert
- Pumpkin Painting, Games, Bobbing for Apples, Face Painting, & Crafts!
- Graveyard Tour - With the "saints" of St. Ignatius Church, reenacted by our youth volunteers! (please bring a flashlight if you plan to participate)
- Trunk or Treating and Ravens Fan Man - sponsored by the Knights of Columbus chapter at St. Ignatius
The cost is FREE and a canned good PER FAMILY MEMBER
(or more, if you are able!)
You must RSVP for this event so we know how many we need to prepare for!
Annual Christmas BazaarFirst Saturday in December
8:00AM to 3:30PMOnce again, our Christmas Bazaar is shaping up to be a blast! Come ready to purchase gifts from a variety of options, including Christmas Table (Christmas-themed arrangements), Wreath Table (fresh wreaths and arrangements made on site!), Gourmet Table (featuring homemade jams, jellies, candies, nuts, and gift baskets), Religious Table, and Bake Table. Bring the kids, as they will have many opportunities to join the fun; the Children's Table offers inexpensive gifts for children to purchase for friends and family members (as well as candy!), and we will be providing face painting! We've also heard that a certain someone with a white beard and a twinkle in his eye will be here! And don't forget, you'll have plenty of options for lunch while you are here!An annual and very popular event where the staff cooks up and serves burgers and hot dogs to our volunteers who work so hard all year. The event includes music, food and drinks, and games for children. The Volunteer Picnic usually occurs in June; watch the bulletin for details.
Volunteer Picnic
A major fundraiser, sponsored by the Ladies of St. Ignatius. This event is usually held on a Sunday afternoon in the middle of August. A Silent Auction is held in conjunction with the Crab Feast, with an array of items and beautifully-made gift baskets are available for bidding in the Madonna Room. This is often a sold-out event, so be sure to grab tickets as soon as the event is announced!
Crab Feast and Silent Auction
Family Advent Gathering & Dinner
Sponsored by Boy Scout Troop 238 and Faith Formation
Late November
6:00PM to 8:00PMJoin us for dinner, and Advent reflection, crafts, and Advent wreath-making! We will begin the evening with an Advent reflection from our Assistant Music Director, Todd Twining, who will guide us in prayer and song selections. Then, dinner is served from 6:30PM to 8:30 PM; this includes salad, spaghetti and meatballs, breadsticks, dessert, and a drink. During and following dinner, there will be a kids' craft table available, as well as a table for making your family's own Advent wreath! We will also be collecting non-perishable food items to share with the needy in our area.
Breakfast with SantaSeatings at 9AM and 10AM
in the Parish CenterWe will have hotcakes, sausage, milk, coffee, and juice available.
Adult tickets $8 a piece, and children under age 7 are FREE!
Christmas Concert3:30PM in the Parish Church
The following groups will be performing this year:- St. Ignatius Choir (under the direction of Music Director Rob Barbarino)
- Contemporary Group (under the direction of Assistant Music Director Todd Twining)
- St. Ignatius Children's Choir (under the direction of Ms. Cathy Seufert)
- Soloists and Instrumentalists
Join us in the Parish Church for this free event (a freewill offering will be accepted) and even have the opportunity to participate in some congregational singing! Fellowship and refreshments will follow the concert.Other events throughout the year include special raffles, Family Bingo, Breakfast with Santa, and more. Watch the bulletin for specific announcements!
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