Spiritual Ministries

A dedicated group of parishoners that pray for requested intentions.
►Pray for...

• Larry Oberg
• Joseph Niznik
• Lynnea Stay
• Katelyn Busch
• Mary Wittsack
• Mary Danielson
• Paul DeMars
• Sally Phenow
• Reanna Braun
• Lynnae Frappier
• Dan Schultz
• Louise Borstad
• Nick Mares
• Jaden Hanson
• Wayne Dearing
• Ronda O’Brien
• Russ Fortner
• Mary Malachek
• John Holker
• Marlene Niewind
• Karen Sommers
• Loren Frappier
• Janet Aretz
• Leon Zachman
• Julie Stibal
• Bill Cordell
• David Spike
• Michelle Neises
• Bill Leinen
• Tim Sommers

*To place prayer requests or sign up for prayer chain, please call our church secretary 
320-274-8828

►Please join our parish prayer chain. St. Ignatius prayer warriors are here for you!
We all know how powerful prayer can be and many have experienced healing, peace, guidance and other answers to their needs through prayer. If you are in need of prayers, we will lift our hearts and our voices in prayer with you. Requests can be made using the contact information below.
Prayers for those with long term needs are placed on a special list and prayed for daily. Other requests are prayed according to the desires of those requesting the prayers. You may choose to remain anonymous, God understands!

►Funerals at St. Ignatius
At the death of a Christian, whose life of faith was begun in the waters of baptism and strengthened at the Eucharistic table, the church intercedes on behalf of the deceased because of its confident belief that death is not the end nor does it break the bonds forged in life.  The church also ministers to the sorrowing and consoles them in the funeral rites with the comforting word of God and the sacrament of Eucharist.
Pray for the Souls of...
 ♦Mark A Johnson

♦Mary Ann Bechtold

♦Earl N. Huckenpoehler

For services/obituaries:  www.dingmannfuneral.com

Grief Support Group
If you are dealing with the loss of a loved one, consider joining our group.
We meet on the 1st and 3rd Tuesdays each month from 6-7:30 pm. If you are
interested or need more information, contact Marcy at 320.420.7505 or the
Parish Office.

►Prayer for Vocations- Pray for our local Seminarians and those in Religious Formation
The Wright County Serrans invite you to join in praying for our local seminarians and those in religious formation: Gabe Thorp, Trevor Thorp, Thomas Cain and Bella Eckert, Sisters of Mary Morningstar, St. Michael, St. Michael; Deacon Alexander Marquette, Elias Budke, Cullen Gallagher and Sr. Mary Pieta, ACJ of the Handmaids of the Heart of Jesus, St. Timothy, Maple Lake; Michael Perrault, Bro. Morgan Backstrom, Sister Ann Magdalene, Sisters of Mary Morning Star St. Albert, Albertville; Deacon Jonathon Hank, St. Thomas the Apostle Corcoran; Sofia Nikula Carmelites at the Monastery of the Infant of Prague, St. Francis Xavier, Buffalo; John Sester, Mary Queen of Peace, Rogers; and Little Sister Candice, Little Sisters of the Lamb, Church of St. Ignatius, Annandale. Steve Sustacek, St. Michael, St. Michael and Cory Plotts, St. Thomas the Apostle, Corcoran are in the Deaconate Formation Program. Jacinta Budke, St. Timothy, Maple Lake; Brynn Patton and Isabella Dehmer, St. Michael are in NET Ministries. Isabelle Dick, Val Noel, Luke and Monica Eicher, St. Michael, St. Michael who are serving with FOCUS (Fellowship of Catholic University Students). Jack Gebert, St. Michael, St. Michael is a missionary with Damascus Catholic Mission. Oliva Engel, St. Michael, St. Michael is in Urban Hearts Alaska, a mission. Also, please pray for those who are discerning their vocation.

“Walk With Me” Vocation Prayer 

Loving God, we ask you to guide the men and women of this Archdiocese who are considering religious life and those already on their journey towards ordination or final vows. Bless them in their decisions. Strengthen them in their love for you and their desire to serve you in this special way. Hold them close to your heart, especially during difficult or troubled times. Shower them with your love and fill them with courage and joy as they study and prepare themselves for your work. We pray for all on their journey to religious life. May they feel our loving and prayerful support. We ask this in the name of Jesus, your Son.
Amen.

►Prayer to End Abortion
Lord God, I thank you today for the gift of my life, and for the lives of all my brothers and sisters. I know there is nothing that destroys more life than abortion, yet I rejoice that You have conquered death by the Resurrection of Your Son. I am ready to do my part in ending abortion. Today I commit myself NEVER to be silent, NEVER to be passive, NEVER to be forgetful of the unborn. I commit myself to be active in the pro-life movement, and never to stop defending life until all my brothers and sisters are protected, and our nation once again becomes a nation with liberty and justice not just for some, but for all, through Christ our Lord. Amen!

Perpetual Eucharistic Adoration is the adoration of Jesus Christ present in the Holy Eucharist. The Eucharist is displayed in a monstrance, and people come to pray and worship Jesus continually throughout the day and through the night. Christ’s great love for us was shown when he was crucified on the cross to pay for our sins and give us eternal life. He loves us without limits, and offers Himself to us in the Holy sacrament of the Eucharist. In return, we give Jesus a few minutes of love and adoration in return.

 

Feel welcome to stop at St. Ignatius and pray in our Chapel. The entrance to the Chapel can
be accessed through the Parish Office door during office hours:
Monday– Friday
8:00am –12:00 pm and 1:00 pm– 4:00 pm

As a reminder we do have scheduled Eucharistic Adoration the last Thursday of the
month, held in the Church Sanctuary. 

Scripture Study
Enjoy meeting new friends while expanding your knowledge of God’s word in our Catholic faith. It's intriguing to hear others express how a deeper understanding of Personal study and small group discussions link our everyday challenges and struggles with the solutions given to us through the teachings of Christ and the Roman Catholic Church.

• Men's & Ladies Bible Study on Mondays at 6:30 p.m., following 6 p.m. Mass resumes in September 12. 
• Bible Study Wednesday morning will resume September 13 (*see below for more info)
• Women's Bible Study Mondays at 6:30 p.m. will resume in September 7. 

Divine Mercy uses the rosary as a chaplet for the salvation of souls all over the world. There is a Divine Mercy Sunday, following Easter. The devotion starts on Good Friday and continues for nine days. The chaplet can be said at anytime, however, the 3 p.m. time, when Jesus Died, is a special time to say "Jesus I trust in you" three times.  

How to recite the Chaplet

 

*Alcove located NW corner of church, near nursery room.

Looking for a greater awareness of God’s presence in your daily life? Have you thought about Spiritual Direction? Spiritual Direction is an ancient practice that involves a Director deeply listening to another and helping the seeker identify the presence and movements of God in his/her life. If this is something that interests you or just to learn more, reach out to Traci Arends at [email protected] or call/text 715-760-2576. Traci has completed her training in Ignation Spirituality and Spiritual Direction Formation at Sacred Ground at St. Kate’s. She is a parishioner here at at St. Ignatius.