Parish Bulletin for November 28th-29th, 2015 Page 1 St ...Saturday: November 28th Blessed Virgin Mary Fr. Naveen 8:30 am People of the Parish Fr. Naveen 6:00 pm Richard Darcy Cohill

Parish Bulletin for November 28th-29th, 2015 Page 1

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 First Sunday of Advent

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. Sambasivam Dhanasekar

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: TBA

Committee Representatives:

Evangelisation: Loretta Westin School Advisory Board: Dara Keogh



November 29th, 2015 - First Sunday of Advent

From Fr. Suresh

TODAY’S READINGS First Reading: Jeremiah 33:14-16

Responsorial Psalm: Psalm 25:4-5, 8-9, 10, 14

Second Reading: 1 Thessalonians 3:12 - 4:2

Gospel: Luke 21:25-28, 34-36

GOSPEL ACCLAMATION “Show us, Lord, your love; and grant us your salvation” - Psalm 85:8

FIRST SUNDAY OF ADVENT... WE CAN BE TRUE, FEARLESS DISCIPLES

"But when these signs begin to happen, stand erect and raise your heads because your redemption is at hand." Jesus

instructs his disciples to take this posture of confidence in the midst of a terribly disturbing situation. Describing his

second coming, Jesus says that on seeing this event unfold, "People will die of fright." And yet the disciples are sup-

posed to be pillars of strength. While others cower in fear, the Lord's followers are somehow immune, with heads

raised high. Why?

Well, presumably, because those who follow Christ — those who earn the distinction of being disciples — have noth-

ing to fear. On the contrary, when they have to "stand before the Son of Man," it will be a happy occasion. But here's

the catch: "disciple" is more than an empty title. If we want to be counted among this confident crew, there are a few

things for us to do. Today's Gospel spells out these tasks, which are all perfect things to pursue during Advent.

First, we have to make sure that our "hearts do not become drowsy." We are called to stay awake in a spiritual sense,

not allowing "carousing, drunkenness and the anxieties of daily life" to numb us. We need to avoid whatever might

reduce our ability to recognize and relate to Jesus, because we don't want his appearance to catch us "by surprise like a

trap." Advent is an ideal time to examine our lives to determine what activities, priorities, or pastimes might be putting

our hearts to sleep. Secondly, we need to pray. We need to ask Jesus himself for "the strength to escape the tribulations

that are imminent and to stand before the Son of Man." We can't do it alone. But with Christ's help, we can be true,

fearless disciples.

©2015 Liturgical Publications Inc.

EXTRAORDINARY JUBILEE YEAR OF MERCY We will begin the Year of Mercy at the 6:00 pm Mass on the Solemnity of the Immaculate Conception this Tuesday,

December 8th. Further details will be in next Sunday’s bulletin.

CHRISTMAS OFFERTORY COLLECTION 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

Christmas 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 2015 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 and a spiritual, prayerful Advent!

Fr. Suresh, SAC

Offertory collection for last weekend’s Masses:

St. Ignatius: $ 6,870.44 Christ the Redeemer: $ 1,280.94

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: November 28th Blessed Virgin Mary

Fr. Naveen 8:30 am People of the Parish

Fr. Naveen 6:00 pm Richard Darcy Cohill

Sunday: *November 29th First Sunday of Advent

Fr. Suresh 8:00 am Winnie Castillo (thanksgiving)

+Dennis Javier

Fr. Suresh 11:30 am Nicola and Baby Mintikks (special intention)

Fr. Suresh 6:00 pm +Marguerite Wight

Aida Gildan (thanksgiving)

Fr. Naveen 7:45 pm (approx) Spanish Mass (immediately following Novena)

Monday: *November 30th St. Andrew Fr. Suresh 7:00 am +Deceased members of the Fonseca family

Tuesday: *December 1st

Fr. Suresh 7:00 am People of the Parish

Fr. Naveen 8:05 am St. Ignatius Secondary Students and Staff

Wednesday: *December 2nd

Fr. Naveen 7:00 am Faye Anne and Paul de Freitas (special intention)

Thursday: *December 3rd St. Francis Xavier

Fr. Suresh 7:00 am People of the Parish

Fr. Naveen 8:55 am St. Ignatius Primary Students and Staff

Friday: *December 4th St. John Damascene Fr. Naveen 7:00 am Fr. Alex Crasta

Fr. Suresh 6:00 pm People of the Parish

Saturday: *December 5th

Fr. Naveen 8:30 am +Anthony Huish

Fr. Naveen 6:00 pm +Ken Coleman

Sunday: *December 6th Second Sunday of Advent



Fr. D’Cunha 1:00 pm St. Francis Xavier Feast Mass (Konkani Language)

Fr. Suresh 6:00 pm People of the Parish

* The Novena to the Immaculate Conception takes place November 29th

through December 7th at 7:00 pm nightly (7:15 pm on Saturdays/Sundays)

Christ the Redeemer Mass Intentions

Sunday: November 29th First Sunday of Advent

Fr. Naveen 9:45 am +Melissa Calhoun

Sunday: December 6th Second Sunday of Advent

Fr. Suresh 9:45 am Gail Bodwell

Corinne Swystun

Stella Maris Mass Intentions Sunday: November 29th First Sunday of Advent

11:00 am Communion Service

Our Prayer List for the Sick

Sylvia DeGannes

Celeste Broderick

Naomi Josephs

Natividad Sora

Matthew Hulgin

Alda Fernandes

Jenny Stewart

Jamie Donoghue

John Fox

Gail Bodwell

Merlin Seymour

Dave Phipps

Sue Schwarz

Caro Perkins

Sister Mary Caritas

Saskia Scott

Ron Stoll

Anita Clarke

Carol Mascarenhas

Ana Maria Afonso

Sr. Angela Cools-Lartigue

Mike Flavin

Corinne Swystun

Jeandre Natividad

Maribel Lacad

Garth Ebanks

Rhonda Gomez Heath

Jan Pereira

Melvin Augustine

Cicily Delapenha

Alexis Nunez

Eve Flowers

Daisy Carvalho

Janet Vucetich

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 current we will be

keeping it to 30 names at a time. Please call

949-6797 to add or remove any names.

Holy Father’s Prayer

Intentions - December 2015

Universal: That all may experience

the mercy of God, who never tires of

forgiving.

Evangelization: That families, especially

those who suffer, may find in the birth of

Jesus a sign of certain hope.

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 offer 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 celebrate your coming at Christmas. Amen.



WORSHIP SCHEDULE, ADORATION, AND SCRIPTURE READINGS

The Chapel of the Blessed Sacrament

17th Anniversary 4th July 2015

“...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 11:00 am-Noon

Tuesday 5:00-6:00 pm

Wednesday 9:00-10:00 am, 4:00-5:00 pm

Thursday 10:00-11:00 am, 11:00 am-Noon

Sunday 2:00-3:00 pm, 4:00-5:00 pm, 10:00-11:00 pm

If you are able to take on one of these hours, please complete an Invite located in the

box outside the Chapel or at the main entrance of St. Ignatius Church and leave it in

one of the boxes.

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; 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 regularly check the notices on the Chapel notice board.

Scripture Readings for the Week

November 30th-December 6th, 2015

Mon: Romans 10:9-18; Matthew 4:18-22

Tues: Isaiah 11:1-10; Luke 10:21-24

Wed: Isaiah 25:6-10a; Matthew 15:29-37

Thurs: Isaiah 26:1-6; Matthew 7:21, 24-27

Fri: Isaiah 29:17-24; Matthew 9:27-31

Sat: Isaiah 30:19-21, 23-26;

Matthew 9:35 - 10:1, 5a, 6-8

Sun: Baruch 5:1-9;

Philippians 1:4-6, 8-11;

Luke 3:1-6

See Today’s Missal for alternate readings.

FEAST DAYS

St. Francis Xavier, (1506 -1552)

Patron of Foreign Missions

Feast Day — December 3rd

“Take care not to frighten away

by stern rigour poor sinners

who are trying to lay bare the

shocking state of their souls.

Speak to them, rather,

of the great mercy of God.”

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

MASS TIMES

Sat. Nov 28 - 6:00 pm

Sun. Nov 29 - 8:00 am

WEST BAY - 9:45 am

11:30 am

6:00 pm

Sat. Dec 5 - 6:00 pm

Sun. Dec 6 - 8:00 am

WEST BAY - 9:45 am

11:30 am

6:00 pm

READERS

D. Solomon, J. Aurelio

T. Evans, O. Miller

T. Catalanotto, J. Balls

Youth

K. Lee Pack, D. Lee Pack

A. Wheaton, A. Patag

D. Look Loy, F. Ribiero

M. Brown, M. Haylock

Youth

A. Ting, B. Wight

EUCHARISTIC MINISTERS

J. Olszewski, M. Nacion

S. Howden, M. Stafford

M. Boyd, M. Gonsalves, A.J. Miller

S. Williams, M. Andrews, W. Pineau

P. Pace, G. Powery

J. Wallace-Grant, V. Abrantes, L. Unay

J. Verano, C. Pimentel, L. Moraes

J. Weber, J. Hickey

T. Wight, S. Cridland

M. Watler, A. Serrano

M. Ursua, A. Raquiza

I. Fernandes, D. Boldeau

B. Conolly, A. Ribiero, G. Pineau

P. Pace, B. Serrano

C. Mendoza, P. Garbutt

M. Cooray, T. Wight, E. Magtira

J. Tibbetts, H. Barriga

W. Golo, M. Nacion

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, C. Chan A Sue

J. Cridland, J. Verano

L. Unay, T. Todd, Youth

J. Tibbetts, T. DeLisser

P. de Freitas, W. Golo, H. Barriga

C. Duggan, G. Huggins

A. Ursua

R. Gouboult, P. Broderick, R. Rojas

B. Augustine, K. Lopez, W. Salmon

A. Quadros, F. Abboud

T. Catalanotto, J. Otu

J. Cridland, J. Verano

L. Unay, T. Todd, Youth

J. Tibbetts, T. DeLisser

P. de Freitas, W. Golo, H. Barriga

CANTOR

N. Saur

V. Abrantes

Check Schedule

Z. Garofalo

R. Huet

K. Wight

O. Henry

Check Schedule

Ar. Anglin

J. Olszewski

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, December 13th, 2015 after 8:00 am Mass.

Next classes: December 1st.

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 be in April or May, 2016.

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

UPCOMING EVENTS IN

THE PARISH AND SCHOOL

Nov 29 Novena (through Dec 7);

Dec 5 Christmas Bazaar, 10:00 am

Dec 6 RCIA Rite of Acceptance;

St. Francis Xavier Celebrations

Dec 8 Solemnity of the

Immaculate Conception

Dec 9 Carol Service — Courtyard

Dec 10-12 40 Hours of Prayer—Pro Life

Dec 13 Baptisms after 8:00 am Mass;

Parish Christmas Lunch and

Children’s Christmas Play

Dec 14 Deadline for Ticket Books!;

Communal Penance Service

Dec 16 Christmas Concert/Fundraiser

Dec 17-19 Dawn Masses, 5:00 am

Dec 18 School Closes, 12:00 noon;

Youth Christmas Carols Trip

Dec 19 Parent’s Day Out, 9:00 am

Jan 4 School opens for Term 2

Jan 31 Confirmation Mass

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 if you

are visiting Cayman Brac!

Nov 29th: Communion Service

Dec 6th: Communion Service

Dec 13th: Mass (Fr. Naveen)

Please join us as we pray the Rosary

on Wednesdays at 6:30 pm.

For further information on Stella

Maris, please phone Valden Scott on

925-6215 or phone the St. Ignatius

Parish Office on 949-6797.

Check us out on Facebook:

https://www.facebook.com/pages/Stella-Maris-

Catholic-Church-Cayman-Brac/441278865976433

RITE OF CHRISTIAN

INITIATION OF ADULTS (RCIA)

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 this Tuesday, December 1st.

This week’s topics: Mystery of Creation and Mystery of Sin

Classes are held every Tuesday evening from 6:00-7:30 pm

in the Sixth Form room of the school (above the main office).

On occasion the classes will take place at St. Ignatius Church instead.

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

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

Fourth Annual

CHRISTMAS ART & CRAFT BAZAAR

Saturday, December 5th, 10:00 am - 2:00 pm, Loyola Hall

Come and shop for great Christmas Gifts!

Arts, Crafts, Hand Made Jewellery,

Baked Goods, and More! Fun raffle prizes too!

For info, please contact [email protected].

All proceeds will support Girl Guiding Cayman Islands.

Many girls from St. Ignatius Parish and School take part in Girl Guiding activities.

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ST. IGNATIUS — ALTAR FLOWERS

The Altar Flowers for this weekend

(November 29th, First Sunday of Advent) were donated

by Idania Ebanks and son, and Charley Phillip Ebanks.

All those who have signed up for flowers are reminded to please make

the payment to the church office at least one week ahead of time.

Sign up NOW for January to July inside main entrance.

RELIGIOUS EDUCATION

Parents, please ensure that your child is punctual so that we can begin

on time!

First Communion (10:15-11:15 am)

Pre-Confirmation (10:15-11:15 am)

Confirmation (classes begin at 9:45 am)

Faith Formation (10:15-11:15 am)

For further information on Religious Education,

please contact the Parish Office via phone or e-mail.

Religious Education Class Schedule — Remainder of Term 1

November 29th (classes scheduled)

December 6th, 13th (classes scheduled)

December 20th, 27th (NO classes - Christmas Break)

The Parish Christmas Lunch and Children’s Christmas Play

takes place on Sunday, December 13th at 1:00 pm in Loyola Hall.

Confirmation Mass is on Sunday, January 31st.

First Communion Mass is on Sunday, May 29th.

ATTENTION YOUTH!

‘A Playhouse Christmas’

Friday, December 4th, 7:00-9:00 pm. We

will be attending ‘A Playhouse Family

Christmas’, featuring Grizz, Frizz and

friends!

Cost is $10, and you MUST

sign up and pay in the

church office no later than

3:30 pm on Thursday. Meet

at the Prospect Playhouse on

Friday at 7:00 pm. Please bring a few extra

dollars for drink or snack at intermission.

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 con-

tact 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.

December 11th: Advent Social

December 18th: Christmas Caroling

December 19th: Parent’s Day Out

GROTTO GIFT SHOP —

CARDS, GIFTS, BIBLES, AND MORE!

Advent Candles and

Christmas Cards in stock!

We are open after weekend Masses.

We have cards, gifts, books, and much more!

Thanks for your support and a HUGE thank you to all of those who

have volunteered to help! We always need more help, so

please speak to Luz or May if you would like to volunteer!

SPANISH MASS TONIGHT

The monthly Spanish Mass takes place TONIGHT,

Sunday, November 29th, immediately following the

Novena to the Immaculate Conception. Please invite

all of your Spanish-speaking family, friends,

neighbours and co-workers to attend!

PLEASE SUPPORT THE ST. IGNATIUS/

DOROTHY RICE SCHOLARSHIP FUND!

Donation envelopes are available at the front entrance of

St. Ignatius Church or in the Parish Office.

For further information, please contact Jeremy Rice on

949-6797 or e-mail: [email protected].

40 HOURS OF

PRAYER/

ADORATION

In honour of Our Lady of

Guadalupe, the annual

40 hours of prayer to our

Blessed Mother and Eucharistic Adoration

for the intention of Pro-Life will take place

from Thursday, December 10th, 3:30 pm

through Saturday, December 12th, 8:30 am.

See posters on the church doors

for the complete details.




IMPORTANT NOTICE FROM ST. IGNATIUS CATHOLIC SCHOOL

Applications Re: Nursery and Reception/Kindergarten for the 2016/2017 Academic Year

A reminder that if you have a child who is age appropriate for Nursery OR Reception/Kindergarten in

September 2016, but have not yet submitted an application, you should go ahead and do so by December

15th, 2015 at the latest.

A child is age appropriate for Nursery in September 2016 if he/she was born before September 1st, 2013.

A child is age appropriate for Reception/Kindergarten in September 2016 if he/she was born before Sep-

tember 1st, 2012. Because we will have 32 students going into Reception from Nursery there are limited spaces avail-

able in Reception and we have already received many applications.

Application forms are available in the School Office or can be downloaded from: www.st-ignatius.com.

You must complete and submit a full application – this includes the completed application form, the application fee of

CI$100.00 and item Nos. 1, 2, 3, 6 and 7 per the list at the bottom of the second page of the application form.

This notice does NOT apply to pupils in Nursery for the current academic year – they will automatically move up to

Reception/Kindergarten in September 2016.

If you have any questions about admissions please contact Mrs. Debbie Huggins at the School Office (949-9250) or by

email at [email protected].

NOVENA TO THE IMMACULATE CONCEPTION

The Novena to the Immaculate Conception begins this Sunday, November 29th (at St. Ignatius

Church) and will continue each evening through Monday, December 7th. The Novena will take

place at 7:00 pm on weekdays, 7:15 pm on Saturdays/Sundays, and will be followed by Exposition

of the Blessed Sacrament and Benediction.

Solemnity of the Immaculate Conception...

Masses will be celebrated on the Solemnity of the Immaculate Conception on Tuesday, December

8th at 7:00 am, 8:05 am (High School Mass) and 6:00 pm at St. Ignatius. At the 6:00 pm Mass we

will begin the Extraordinary Jubilee Year of Mercy.


“Again Jesus spoke to them, saying, ‘I am the Light of the world;

he who follows Me will not walk in darkness, but will have the light of life.”

THE ADVENT WREATH

The Advent wreath has had a significant resurgence in recent years. Because of the growing commercialization of the

Christmas season, many families have found that the Advent wreath had deepened their appreciation of the true meaning

of this Holy Season.

Like so many Christian customs, the Advent wreath is an adaptation of an ancient practice that dates back to pre-

Christian times. Candles were lighted around a wheel during the festival of the winter solstice to celebrate the return of

gradually lengthening daylight. The symbolism of this ceremony takes on an entirely new meaning for us in the form of

the Advent wreath as we anticipate the Christ’s birth and the enlightenment his coming brings to our lives.

USE OF THE ADVENT WREATH

Today our Advent wreath custom retains the circular shape with four candles. Three of the candles are purple to repre-

sent penance and longing; they are lit during the first, second and fourth weeks. One of the candles is rose-coloured to

symbolize joy; it is lit during the third week in glad anticipation of the birth of Jesus. Evergreens, a symbol of eternal

life, and purple ribbons, symbolic of penance, are often added in preparation for the Lord’s coming.

- From The Abbey Press

http://www.st-ignatius.com





REMINDERS:

ADVENT/CHRISTMAS KEY DATES

The Novena to the Immaculate Conception is November

29th to December 7th.

Deadline for the Giving Tree is December 6th.

The Solemnity of the Immaculate Conception is on

Tuesday, December 8th. Masses at 7:00 am, 6:00 pm.

The 40 Hours of Prayer for Pro Life takes place from

December 10th-12th.

The Parish Christmas Lunch is on Sunday, December

13th at 1:00 pm.

The Advent Communal Penance Service is on Monday,

December 14th at 6:00 pm.

Christmas Dawn Masses, December 17th-19th, 5:00 am.

Parent’s Day Out is Saturday, December 19th, 9:00am.

The Christmas Mass Schedule is available on the Parish

Website, www.ignatius.ky.

FEAST OF

ST. FRANCIS XAVIER and

CHRISTMAS DANCE

The United Goan Community –

Cayman Islands are celebrating the

Feast of St. Francis Xavier next

Sunday, December 6th. A Feast

Mass will be celebrated by Fr.

Theo D’Cunha (from Detroit), Fr. Naveen and

Fr. Suresh at 1:00 pm.

The Mass will be followed by a sumptuous

Luncheon (Authentic Goan Food) in the school

courtyard.

At 7:00 pm that evening the movie “CHORI” by

Jacinto will be shown in Loyola Hall. Entry: $10.

The United Goan Community would like to in-

vite everyone to join in the celebrations! This

has always been a free lunch for our parishioners

and will be this year too. However a box will be

available on the day of the celebration if you

wish to make a donation to help offset the costs.

Thank you!

There is also the Annual Christmas Dance in

Loyola Hall after Midnight Mass. There will be

a traditional Christmas Star Competition. All

parishioners are urged to get their Christmas

Stars and join in the celebrations!

ANNUAL ADVENT APPEAL—GIVING TREE

THE APPEAL ENDS ON SUNDAY, DECEMBER 6TH.

PLEASE RETURN YOUR GIFTS TO THE GIVING TREE AS

SOON AS YOU CAN. ALL TAGS TAKEN MUST BE

RETURNED WITH GIFTS!

Please return the appropriate gift with the tag

attached (and a brief description of the gift) and

leave it under the Giving Tree.

You may take more than one tag if you wish.

If you wish to purchase additional items, new

toiletries for men/women are always much appreciated!

If you have any questions, please call the Parish Office.

THANK YOU!

We will deliver gifts on the evening of Sunday, December 13th.

SECOND COLLECTION NEXT WEEKEND

FOR CHRIST THE KING PARISH

For the second part of our annual Advent Appeal we will be taking

up a second collection at all Masses next weekend, December 5th-

6th, to support the work of Fr. Devon Nash (our former Pastor), at

Christ the King Parish in August Town, Kingston, Jamaica. Fr. Nash

has many parishioners who rely on him for basic needs (clothing,

house repairs, medicine, education, etc.)

Whoever cares for the poor lends to the LORD,

who will pay back the sum in full.

- Proverbs 19:17

PARENTS’ DAY

OUT IS BACK —

DECEMBER 19TH

This annual event takes place

on Saturday, December 19th

from 9:00 am to 1:00 pm in

Loyola Hall. St. Ignatius Youth Ministry 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 to the

church office by Thursday, December 17th, 9:00 am.

http://www.ignatius.ky/




ST. IGNATIUS PARISH AND SCHOOL CHRISTMAS FUNDRAISER

2nd Prize: CI$2500

3rd Prize: US$2500

Plus FIVE Cayman Airways US$300 gift vouchers!

Gift Certificates from LUCA and Ragazzi!

More than CI$50,000 in total prizes!

Wednesday, December 16th, 7:00 pm in Loyola Hall

Important information for those who wish to sell tickets!

Sell a whole book and keep $25 cash for yourself, or use the last ticket to enter the draw FREE for a chance to win

the $25,000! Sell two books, earn $50! Sell three books, earn $75! And so on...

Please return completely sold books of tickets (along with the $225) as soon as you finish each book.

Final deadline for turning in all tickets (sold or not) and money is MONDAY, DECEMBER 14th.

If you are going off island around this time, please turn your tickets and money in early!!!

Check with family, friends, neighbours, work colleagues, etc.

We will also have selling shifts at major supermarkets starting November 30th. Sign up with Jeremy Rice.

Reminder there are LOTS of great seller’s prizes and incentives, shown below:

$1000 prize for selling the winning ticket!

$1000 prize for selling the most tickets!

$500 prize for selling the second most tickets!

Sell THREE or more books for a chance at $100 cash prize!

Every student who sells a whole book gets a movie pass!

Additional prizes for the top-selling students!

Grand Prize CI$25,000!

Individual tickets are available for purchase after Masses.

Thank you to all those who have collected ticket books to sell!

Ticket books are available at all Masses again this weekend!

We urge all families to take at least one book!

EARLY BIRD: Return your sold book by this Wednesday, December 2nd,

8:30 am for a chance at one of five $100 cash prizes and other prizes!!!!



Ads will also appear on

the parish website!

http://ignatius.ky

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!

MEN’S FELLOWSHIP

meets on the second MONDAY

of each month at 7:00 pm.

All men of the parish are welcome!

HAVE YOU ‘LIKED’ OUR PARISH FACEBOOK PAGE?

The intent of our Parish Facebook page is to keep parishioners abreast of the latest happenings and

upcoming Masses and events within our Church community. To ‘like’ our Facebook page, please visit

https://www.facebook.com/pages/St-Ignatius-Parish-Grand-Cayman/400740876744368?sk=timeline

or alternatively you may conduct a Facebook search for: St. Ignatius Parish - Grand Cayman.

LIVING HOPE FRIDAY PRAYER

MEETINGS - ALL ARE WELCOME!

The Living Hope Community invites all interested persons

to attend our prayer meetings each Friday at 7:30 pm, in the

Sixth Form Room of St. Ignatius School (located directly

above the school office).

For further information, please contact Julius Aurelio on

[email protected].

FOUNT OF LIFE PRAYER GROUP

MEETS WEDNESDAYS AT 6:00 PM

“Let everything that has breath praise the Lord!” - Psalm 150:6

All are welcome to join in Fount of Life Prayer Group

meetings at St. Ignatius Church, Wednesdays at 6:00 pm.

We praise, worship, give thanks, petition, intercede, share,

witness and fellowship at our prayer meetings. We look

forward to seeing you!

THE GROTTO GIFT SHOP

Located next to

St. Ignatius Church.

Open after all

weekend Masses.

Gifts, cards, bibles,

books, CD’s, and

much more!

Thanks for your support!

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 Monday, February 15th.

The price of ads is $200 (for a 1” by 2.5” block)

for 4 months… March 1st through June 30th, 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.

https://www.facebook.com/pages/St-Ignatius-Parish-Grand-Cayman/400740876744368?sk=timeline




RUBiS

WALKERS ROAD

(345) 949-8451

We are always here to serve you!

Spanish Mass

7:30 pm

Last Sunday of each month

Elizabethan Square 80 Shedden Road

George Town

Airlines, Rental Cars, Cruises, Hotels, Travel Insurance, Trains, Visa Applications,

Tours, and more!

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

www.caymantravel.ky

[email protected]

coldwellbankercayman.com

345 945 4411

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


Visit the Chapel of the

Blessed Sacrament! Open daily until Midnight.

Sign up for

a holy hour!

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]

Island Art & Framing Beautiful art & framing

The Shoppes at Grand Harbour

947-2606

[email protected]

STAX RESTAURANT Located at the Food Court in

Kirk’s Bayshore Mall

Monday - Saturday

Lunch: 11:00 am to 4:00 pm

Dinner: 5:00 pm to 9:30 pm


Phone: 322-8585

All You Can Eat Lunch Buffet

Serving Local, Goan and Indian Dishes

TAKE-OUT AVAILABLE!

Catering available for office parties,

private functions, and more!

Mark Sahagian Sales Executive Property Management

Cell: 345-938-2621 [email protected]

www.mycaymanrealty.com

CARING FOR THE

STRENGTH of your MIND and BODY

so that you can serve In HIS KINGDOM

from a place of YOUR BEST

Susan Watling 1-345-926-2428

[email protected]

VITALITY


http://www.caymantravel.ky


coldwellbankercayman.com


http://www.bombaychopsticks.ky




http://www.mycaymanrealty.com


Documents

Parish Bulletin for November 28th-29th, 2015 Page 1 St ...Saturday: November 28th Blessed Virgin Mary Fr. Naveen 8:30 am People of the Parish Fr. Naveen 6:00 pm Richard Darcy Cohill