St. Ignatius of Loyola
Catholic Church
Community Life
The mission of the Community Life Commission is to provide a welcoming, hospitable atmosphere throughout the parish. We foster interaction and communication among parish organizations and encourage broad-based parishioner involvement as well as opportunities for community building.
Feel free to explore the possibilities and become involved in one or more of our organizations.
Community Life Commission Goals
- Reconnect with ministries to access ministry health and needs prior to the end of 2023.
- Develop a list of services the CLC can offer to ministries in way of information and coordination prior to the end of 2023.
- Reallocate ownership of all CLC parish wide activities to appropriate ministries prior to the end of 2023.
- Increase growth and participation of ministries to pre-disruption levels.
- Increase service levels of each ministry to the parish.
- Promote communication of church activities that ministries could collectively serve.
Current Members
Deacon Scott Glueck-: Staff Liaison
Kyle Cunningham: Pastoral Council
Virginia Thornton: Pastoral Council
Jay Cotaya: Co-Chair
Tabitha Kennedy: Co-Chair
Jan Vines: Member
Cheryl Niman: Member
Mike Raspet: Member
Tim Nolte: Member
Johnnye Shupe: Member
Documents
Child/ Youth Opportunites
American Heritage Girls
We are a family orientated, Christ-centered scouting program dedicated to the mission of building women of integrity through service to God, family, country, and community.
This organization offers badges in many fields, service projects, leadership opportunities, and outdoor experience to its members in kindergarten through high school.
Boy Scouts
Boy Scout Troop 1324 is part of the Phoenix District in the Sam Houston Area Council of the Boys Scouts of America (BSA). The troop is chartered by St. Ignatius Loyola Catholic Church.
The mission of the Boy Scouts of America is to prepare young people to make ethical and moral choices over their lifetimes by instilling in them the values of the Scout Oath and Law.
Cub Scouts
The Cub Scouts are here at St Ignatius Loyola for boys in grades K-5!
Pack 1325 is part of the Phoenix District in the Sam Houston Area Council of Boy Scouts of America. The Pack is chartered by St. Ignatius and meets three Mondays a month during the school year.
Imaging spending time with your boy doing activities he will love! Watch him grow up as a young man with great character, and leadership skills as well as be in an environment where good moral values, taught by the Catholic Church, are reinforced!
Cultural Diversity
Filipino Ministry
This ministry serves the needs of the Filipino community within the larger parish community. We sponsor community and religious events each year. This group seeks to include people of all cultures in the Filipino experience.
Hispanic Traditions Ministry
Calls for the community at St. Ignatius of Loyola to celebrate and express the Hispanic Popular Devotions and Cultural Celebrations. The ministry will gather all parishioners currently active or inactive who feel connected with the Hispanic Culture to serve and support the needs of the faithful.
St. Joseph Altar
The mission of the St. Joseph Altar is to celebrate our love and devotion to St. Joseph and the Holy Family in thanksgiving to St. Joseph for relieving years of famine in Sicily and to nourish the bodies and souls of the poor. Cookie baking begins in January and if you like to bake, please come join us. March feast day is open to the entire parish community; all are welcome.
Vietnamese Ministry
The Vietnamese Ministry serves the needs of the Vietnamese and others within the parish community.
Other Opportunities
Bereavement Meal Ministry
The Bereavement Meal Ministry assists the family during their time of need after a funeral Mass with a reception. In the fellowship of serving God’s people, we set up the reception, serve food as needed, and clean up after each reception.
Craft Guild
The group is open to everyone — no experience required! We craft items for the Fall Festival and also take on various service projects within the parish. Donations of craft supplies are greatly appreciated.
We meet the second Tuesday of the month from January through June and
then every Tuesday until the Fall Festival in October in Xavier Room 12.There are no meetings in November or December.
Donut Social
Come join fellow parishioners for donuts and coffee on the 2nd Sunday of each month. Assist with serving as well as welcoming all people into our Faith Community.
Knights of Columbus
The Knights of Columbus is a Catholic fraternal organization dedicated to the principles of Charity, Unity, Fraternity, and Patriotism. The St. Ignatius of Loyola Knights Council 10861 is the ‘go-to’ group for the parish. Whether it is supporting youth programs, sponsoring special events, supporting religious vocations, or hosting family focused events, these men called Knights serve as valuable role models not only for other Catholic men but for our youth as well.
Legion of Mary
The Legion of Mary is an association of Catholic laity whose focus is the holiness of its members developed by prayer and active cooperation, under ecclesiastical guidance. Our assignments include: instruction of the faith, evangelization, leading the rosary at wakes and funerals, Pilgrim Virgin Home visitation, visitation of the sick, homebound, nursing homes, and newly baptized.
Ministry of Mothers
Mothers in all stages of life are included, welcomed, and empowered to grow their faith and friendships with other Catholic moms. Our ministry offers play groups, social and family events, spiritual activities, retreats, community service and holiday parties.
Senior Friends
We are composed of people, 55 years of age or older, who want to minister and be ministered to, both spiritually and socially. Our monthly meetings include interesting and varied topics.
Meetings begin at 10 a.m. in McGivney Hall.
We are a very active group and enjoy retreats and day trips as well as extended trips lasting 7-10 days.
Yearly dues are $20.00 per person.
Women's Club
We promote spiritual and social fellowship, support, and education of our members — all women of our parish and the surrounding community. There is always a need to help continue our great work and provide opportunities for new areas of support.
Social Activities
Christmas Market & Live Nativity
St. Ignatius hosts a Christmas Market and Live Nativity each December featuring parish youth and their families. The Live Nativity depicts the Christmas Story from Annunciation to Epiphany using bible characters, scripture, and live animals.
Fall Festival
The annual Fall Festival is the only fundraiser for our parish. Hundreds of parishioners come together to provide two days of fun and games for the children, a raffle, bingo, live and silent auctions for the adults, and so much more. It takes the entire parish community active to put on the event and leads to new friendships and a stronger community.
Mardi Gras
St. Ignatius host a Mardi Gras Potluck Dinner and Parade every year on Fat Tuesday. There will be fun, food, fellowship, and a Fat Tuesday Parade
Trunk or Treat
Join in on the fun. St. Ignatius host a Trunk or Treat annual in October. All Early Childhood and Elementary School Children and their families are invited!
Costume Contest for ages 10 & under.
Families and individual volunteer opportunities are available.
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