35 Birch Street East, P.O. Box 126, Annandale, MN 55302 • (320) 274-8828

WELCOME!  This church is our Heavenly Father’s house, a place of solace and grace; so feel at home here. Enter reverently, pray quietly, sing joyfully, listen attentively, give cheerfully and come back gladly. If you are new to our community; Welcome! If you are visiting, please remain a few minutes after Mass and get acquainted. We are a welcoming community. To know more about us please call 320-274-8828. 


Vision of St. Ignatius Parish 

St. Ignatius parish is a joyful, spirit-filled community of faithful believers, unified by one baptism, rooted to one identity in the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit.  We are a faith community possessing an ever unfolding spirituality centered in the Eucharist and a prayers' life inclusive of many expressions of faith.  Under the guidance of our Blessed Mother Mary and St. Joseph, we are a journeying community sharing in the mission of Christ to establish God's kingdom of justice, peace and love committed to a loving and faithful service to our families and compassion for the poor.

Place prayer request, please call the secretary: 274-8828 ext. 21

Our warmest welcome to all who celebrate with us, whether long-time residents or newly arrived in the parish. If you have not registered, have had a change of address, or are moving, please Click HERE to submit form.

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Pray for...
“Peace be with you. As the Father has sent me, so I send you.” And when he had said this, he breathed on them and said to them, “Receive the Holy Spirit. Whose sins you forgive are forgiven them, and whose sins you retain are retained.” - John 20:21-23
CCW Corner
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Check back often for up-to-date information
Rest in Peace
Stephen M. Polich III
Melvin B. “Mel” Niewind
MASS SCHEDULE
Weekend: 
Saturday: Mass of Convenience: 5 p.m.
Sunday: 8:30 & 10:30 a.m.
Wednesday: 8:00 a.m.
 
Reconciliation
One-half hour before Saturday Mass of Convenience;
After Wednesday morning Mass.
 
LIBRARY
Saturday & Sunday before & after weekend masses.
Educate yourself on what is happening in Washington and elsewhere in the world on important life issues. FREE copies of Celebrate Life are available in the library.
Mike Cavanaugh, Dureen
Gasser, Bayley Blomster,
Mary Antil, Larry Oberg,
Elaine Manke, Kathleen Braun,
Joseph Niznik, Ed Kaz, Betty Moody, Jerry Birgin, George Neumann, Lynnea Stay, Lee & Betty Johnson, Katelyn Buscher, Crew Rothstein, Darwin Kuehn, Rose Mary Nelson, Tom & Kay Klingelhutz, Jerry Bruns, Russell Ottenstroer, Brent & Shari Danzeisen family, Sally Custer
FORMED also has an app! app.formed.org
      Readings for the Week of May 20
Thursday:  Jas 5:1-6/Ps 49:14-15ab,15cd-16,
17-18,19-20/Mk 9:41-50
Friday: Jas 5:9-12/Ps 103:1-2,3-4,8-9,11-12/
Mk 10:1-12
Saturday: Jas 5:13-20/Ps 141:1-2,3 & 8/
Mk 10:13-16
Readings for the Week of May 27
Sunday: Dt 4:32-34,39-40/Ps 33:4-5,6,9,18-
19,20,22/Rom 8:14-17/Mt 28:16-20
Monday: 1 Pt 1:3-9/Ps 111:1-2,5-6,9 & 10c/
Mk 10:17-27
Tuesday: 1 Pt 1:10-16/Ps 98:1, 2-3ab, 3cd-4/
Mk 10:28-31
Wednesday: 1 Pt 1:18-25/Ps 147:12-13,14-15,
19-20/Mk 10: 32-45
Thursday: Zep 3:14-18a or Rom 12:9-16/Is 12:2-3,4bcd, 5-6/Lk 1:39-56
Friday: 1 Pt 4:7-1/Ps 96:10-13/Mk 11:11-26
Saturday: Jude 17, 20b-25/Ps 63:2,3-4,5-6/
Mk 11:27-33  
All Are Welcome!
• Women's Bible Study
Blessed Mary
Mondays, 6 p.m. (Lower Level)
• Men's Bible Study
Mondays, 6 p.m.
• Scripture Study
Eucharist
Wednesdays following 8 am Mass  

Weekly Message

Priests for this Week Masses
We welcome Father Frank Wampach for weekend Masses & Wednesday until our new priest arrives in June.
Pastoral Friendship
There are presently 30+Catholic residents at the Annandale Care Center facilities. Nothing brightens their day like a short visit - definitely the best ’gift’ they will receive! Help also needed at the First Friday Mass and Tuesday Communion Rosary Service, 10:30 in the chapel. Women visitors are terrific, but we have a big demand for men visitors! If you’re interested in this ministry or for further information please call Renee Logeais at 274-5745. We anxiously await your calls, the residents anxiously await your visits! Thank you.
Garden Help Needed!
Flowers have been planted and
mulch has been refreshed.  If you or your family would be interested in volunteering once a week to help keep shrubs and flowers watered, weeded and looking beautiful,  please call Jerry or Pam Rudolph and leave a message at 320-274-2142. Thank you in advance for your consideration, energy and volunteerism!

Amazing human beings strong in heart, generous in spirit, hungry to do God's work.

WANTED

We are looking to fill the following Ministry’s in our parish:
Choir, Greeters, Eucharistic Ministers, Lectors, Sacristans and Ushers.  If you are interested in serving or have any questions, there will be someone  in the gathering space after all masses May 19th and 20th to assist you.
Come give it a try!

Archdiocese Message

Memorial Day Blessings

Lord, may we never forget those who gave their lives for our freedom
God Bless America