Saint Ignatius Loyola Parish

Our doors are wide open to all those who want to develop or strengthen their relationship with Christ Jesus. ‘Come and see’ the Good News that is occurring in our wonderful, faith-filled Parish! _______________________________________________

Monsignor Donald T. Bennett
Pastor

Father Jose P. Quilcate
Associate Pastor

George A. Mais, Jr.
Deacon

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Year for Priests
June 19, 2009 - June 19, 2010

Faithfulness of Christ,

faithfulness of priests

His Holiness Pope Benedict XVI has declared a “Year for Priests” beginning on June 19, 2009, the Solemnity of the Sacred Heart of Jesus. The year will conclude in Rome with an international gathering of priests with the Holy Father on June 19, 2010.
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Click here for His Holiness Pope Benedict XVI's Letter Proclaiming a Year for Priests on the 150th Anniversary of the Dies Natalisof the Curé of Ars (June 16, 2009)

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Monsignor Donald T. Bennett and
the Parish of Saint Ignatius Loyola
extend their heartfelt
Congratulations
to the newly ordained Priests
of the Diocese of Rockville Centre:

Father Michael Bartholomew
Father Janusz Mocarski
Father Harold Noviello
Father Gregory Rannazzisi

May God Bless you as you bring
His Good News
to all you were called to serve!

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July 11 - Memorial of Saint Benedict, abbot
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When Two or More Gather in Her Name
Saint Ignatius Loyola Parish Hosts Family Rosary Night

On Friday evening, May 29, 2009, one hundred fifty faith-filled believers gathered in Saint Ignatius Loyola Church for a Family Rosary Night hosted by the Parish’s St. Anne Mother's Prayer Group, and the Rosary Makers. It was an amazing tribute to our Blessed Mother in the Marian month of May and had even greater meaning as the Parish continues to celebrate its 150^th Anniversary serving the faith-filled community in Hicksville. more . . .

One Hundred Fifty Years of Saint Ignatius Loyola Parish
is Highlighted During Hicksville’s Memorial Day Parade!

Monsignor Donald T. Bennett, Father Jose P. Quilcate, Sister Mary Ann Noonan, and numerous parishioners, school families, and students gathered together on the morning of May 25, 2009 to march in the Hicksville Memorial Day Parade in honour of Saint Ignatius Loyola Parish’s 150^th Year Anniversary of bringing Christ Jesus to the people in the community of Hicksville!
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May is the Month of Mary!
Saint Ignatius Loyola Parish Crowns
Our Blessed Mother

The evening was sunny and warm as more than one hundred parishioners of Saint Ignatius Loyola Parish gathered together in song and prayer to pay homage to the Blessed Virgin Mary in the church garden where Monsignor Donald T. Bennett, Pastor, crowned her statue with flowers after the 5:00 pm Mass on Saturday, May 9, 2009. The May Crowning Ceremony, which was coordinated by the Saint Anne’s Mothers Prayer Group, was another special event in the Parish’s yearlong 150^th Anniversary celebration.
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The Celebration Continues with the Parish’s
150^th Anniversary Cocktail Party

The Parish’s 150^th Anniversary celebration continued on Saturday, February 7, 2009 when more than 200 parishioners of Saint Ignatius Loyola gathered together for a Cocktail Party in the beautifully decorated Monsignor Tarrant auditorium for an evening of music, food, and conversation.
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Saint Ignatius Loyola Parish Participates in the
Annual March for Life in Washington DC

Deacon George A. Mais and more than 30 parishioners of Saint Ignatius Loyola Parish, were greeted by Bishop William F. Murphy and Bishop John C. Dunne at the 2009 March for Life in Washington DC.

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Saint Ignatius Loyola Parish’s 150^th Anniversary Celebration Commences with an Opening Mass

It was standing room only inside Saint Ignatius Loyola Church on the morning of January 11, 2009 as the Parish’s year-long 150^thAnniversary celebration began at 9:30 AM with an opening Mass. The Most Reverend William F. Murphy, Bishop of the Diocese of Rockville Centre, was the principal celebrant of the Mass.
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Parish Mission Statement

We the people of St. Ignatius Loyola Parish are a Roman Catholic Community called to help one another build the Kingdom of God in Hicksville. We draw strength from the Sacraments, Prayer and the Celebration of the Word and the Eucharist. Our mission, rooted in the example and teachings of Jesus, is to bring friendship, compassion and healing across our diverse community. We do this by promoting an active faith as we provide opportunities for lifelong Catholic education, service and the development of lay leadership and ministries.

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