"I am the wheat of God. I must become the bread of Christ." -St. Ignatius of Antioch

St. Ignatius of Antioch Roman Catholic Church

Mass Times

Mass Schedule:
Saturday…… 4:00pm, 6pm (Spanish Mass in Chapel) and 6:30 p.m.
Sunday……. 7:00, 9:00, 11:30 a.m. and 6:00 p.m. (Life Teen)
Monday- Friday 7:00 a.m. and 9:00 a.m.
Friday ............ 7:00 p.m.
Saturday…… 9:00 a.m.
 
Stations of the Cross:
Friday 9am (inside church) and 6pm (outside church)

Confession Schedule:
Friday………. 6:00 p.m.
Saturday……. 3:00– 3:45 p.m. and after the 6:30 p.m. Mass

Chapel Open for Prayer:
Monday through Friday...7:30 a.m. - 2:30 p.m. Saturday 9:00 a.m. - 2:30 p.m.

Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament:
Thursdays after 9:00 a.m. Mass until 10:15 a.m.
Every Friday beginning at 9:30 a.m. to 9pm
Divine Mercy Prayer at 3:00 p.m.
Confessions at 6:00 p.m.,
Mass at 7:00 p.m.
Compline (Night Prayer) at 8:30pm and
Benediction at 9:00 p.m.

Anointing of the Sick:
Every Saturday of the month after the 9:00 a.m. Mass or upon request
Healing Mass every 4th Friday at 7:00 p.m.

Catholic Ministry Appeal

Click this link to donate to the Catholic Minsitry Appeal (CMA): https://www.givecentral.org/appeals-form-registration/acp636263cac0091/user/guest

WeShare Donations

If you are looking to set up or make a weekly donation here at St. Ignatius, click the link below.

https://www.wesharegiving.org/app/giving/WeShare-2498?tab=home

 

Live Stream

The Live Stream YouTube channel for St. Ignatius is up and running again!!! Weekend Masses are back on the live feed for you to celebrate the Mass with us via YouTube. Thank you for your patience!

https://youtube.com/live/JQfUewFQIv8?feature=share

Location

Click here for the link to Google Maps!

715 E Orange St.
Tarpon Springs, FL 34689

Events Calendar

Click here to access our online Parish Calendar. This is updated frequently to keep up with changes and additions. We hope this helps you stay informed about the happenings of St. Ignatius!

We're Hiring

St. Ignatius has several job openings available here at the parish!

1. Assistant Parish Manager: This position is responsible for managing the office personnel, financial accounting, payroll and other business and ministry-related support to the parish. Reports to the Parish Manager and Director of Ministry. (Full Time)

2. Weekend Maintenance/Security Position: This position will be on the weekends, mostly Sunday mornings until the afternoon. (Part Time)

3. Music Director: This position is in charge of the music at all liturgies, adult and children's choir, and funerals and wedding music as well. (Full Time)

4. Life Teen Youth Minister: This position works with high school teens each week, with the main event on Sundays from 6pm Mass to the Life Night until 9pm. (Full Time)

If you are interesetd or know someone who would be interested in one or any of these positions, please email the Parish Manager Stephen Perenich at [email protected] or call the Parish Office.

Seder Supper - Passover Meal

"Seder Supper – Passover Meal"
What is it? A venerable Jewish family celebration which recalls how God freed the people from slavery in Egypt.  Be a part of our treasured celebration.  As Catholics, our relationship with the Jewish people and Judaism is very important and valued.

Date: Monday April 3, 2023
-Doors open at 6:00 PM and ceremony and prayers begin at 6:30 PM in the Parish Hall.
-Buffet of Sliced Leg of Lamb, Grilled Breast of Chicken, roasted potatoes, medley of fresh seasonal vegetables, salad, rolls, dessert and the traditional Jewish Passover foods - $25.00 per ticket. Cash or check made out to St. Ignatius Church.
-Purchase tickets now in the Faith Formation Office or the Parish Office Monday through Friday from 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM.
        
Last day to purchase tickets is on Friday March 24.  Seating limited to 120 (20 tables of 6).  Groups who desire to sit together, will need to purchase the entire table and contact Fran Morin.

Call or email Fran Morin in the Faith Formation Office for Information: 727-937-4050 ext.220 or [email protected]

Lenten Mission Mondays

Instead of having one 3-day Lenten Mission, this year we will be having 5 one-day missions on Monday nights at 7pm in the Main Church. This coming Monday February 27th is the first Lenten Mission lead by Fr. Jean Robitaille, M. Afr. and the theme will be "God is alive and well in 2023!" He said to bring a pen and paper to take notes.

Mondays in Lent

Join us Mondays during Lent for Eucharistic Adoration from 9:30am to 9pm in the Main Church, concluding with Compline (Night Prayer) and Benediction. Bring a friend or family member and spend some quality time with our Eucharistic Lord!

Fridays in Lent

Starting February 24th, so many wonderful events will be taking place each Friday in Lent!!! Add these times to your weekly calendar!

Communal Penance Service

Please join us for our annual Lenten Communal Reconciliation Service Wednesday March 29th at 7pm in the Main Church. What a better way to prepare for Easter than to experience the Mercy of Jesus in the sacrament of Confession!

Confession Time Additions

As presently scheduled, the last opportunity for you to go to confession is on Saturday, April 1.
Fr. Bill Swengros is adding confessions after the 9am Mass on Monday and Wednesday of Holy Week … April 2 and 4. There will NOT be regularly scheduled confessions on Good Friday nor on Holy Saturday.
Be sure to update your calendars with these changes. May the Lord bless you in His Mercy!

Friday Fish Fry Dinners

Starting February 24th, the Knights of Columbus will be hosting Friday Fish Fry Dinners during the Lenten season. Be sure to stop by Adoration in the Main church or attend Mass at 7pm!
 
 

Four Churches Visitation

Many cultures have the tradition of visiting four churches after Holy Thursday's Mass. We will be spendig time in Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament in each church for about 30 minutes each. We would like to honor this tradition, beginning with St. Ignatius and concluding with Espiritu Santo. Afterwards, we'll go for breakfast at IHOP in Palm Harbor (which will be around 12:15 am). This is a wonderful way to "stay awake" and join the Lord in prayer in the "Garden of Gesthemene". For more information, contact Taylor Gunn in the office at 727-937-4050.
 
Meet outside by the rose bushes at 8:15pm to get your paper schedule.
Tentative Schedule:
1. St. Ignatius- 8pm to 8:15pm
2. St. Luke's- 8:30pm to 9pm
3. Our Lady of Lourdes- 9:30pm to 10pm
4. St. Michael's- 10:30pm to 11:00pm
5. Espiritu Santo- 11:30pm to 12am

Eucharistic Miracles Exhibition

 
Starting Ash Wednesday (February 22nd), St. Ignatius will begin our Eucharistic Miracles Exhibition created by Blessed Carlo Acutis from Italy. There are 178 panels and we will be displaying 3 or 4 posters at a time, which will take several months to showcase all the posters. This will be located in the narthex of the main church on the right wall at the bottom of the stairs. Stop by before or after Mass to pray with, learn about and visit these Eucharistic Miracles and grow in faith and love for the Eucharistic Lord!
 
Check out this website to get a sneak peak: http://www.miracolieucaristici.org/galleria/en/galleria.html

Vacation Bible School

Get ready to experience Weird Animals at Vacation Bible School this June! Where our children will learn that Jesus’ Love is One of a Kind!
 
The fun starts on Monday June 19 – Friday June 23
9:00 AM to 12:30 PM in the Parish Life Center.
Open to children going into PreK 4 through 5th grade.
$50 for 1st child and then $15 for each additional sibling.
Sponsored by the Children’s Faith Formation 727-937-4050 ext. 223
Contact Fran Morin [email protected] or Marie Day [email protected]

Brothers in Christ

Our Brother's In Christ Men's Group is beginning a video study called "Fathered by God", written by John Eldridge. Starting Wednesday March 1st at 6am, this study will take place for 8 weeks in the Parish Life Center on Wednesdays. Coffee will be served as well. Bring a friend and hope to see you there!

Check out the Video Trailer: https://wildatheart.org/rhplay/video/fathered-god-video-series-trailer

St. Michael Pilgrimage

Come walk with us to the St. Michael Shrine off Hope Street LAST SATURDAY of the month to honor St. Michael the Archangel! This will take place right after the 9am Mass that day and everyone will meet outside the front of the main church. Bring your walking shoes, walking stick, rosary, water bottle and any St. Michael items you may have to be blessed. Invite a friend, and we hope to see you there!

St. Michael the Archangel, defend us in battle!

***We are no longer having this pilgrimage on the 29th of each month, but instead every LAST SATURDAY of the month after the 9am Mass***

Good News in 2023

 

Starting January 1st, 2023, continue to follow Fr. Bill Swengros' online Bible study!!! You can find the reflections on our Friend Page "StIgnatius Tarpon Parish" or on Fr. Bill Swengros' personal Facebook Page. May the Lord bless your year with each scripture study!!!

FORMED Online

185 Programs, 79 movies, 23 children programs, 83 Documentaries, 102 audiobooks and 58-ebooks, all are given to you as a gift from the Brothers in Christ and the parish.  If you bought these they would all cost over $18,000.  They are all yours for free for attending our parish.  You can watch them online, on your tablet or smart phones, or on your TV with the apple or roku aps.  Click register on the lower right of that page, put that you are part of an organization,  and put in our parish access code: 68Z88Q.  The email you give them will get you onto the formed site using whatever device you wish.

Ministry Directory 2022-2023

 

                                

Facebook

St. Ignatius has two forms of social media on Facebook:

1. St. Ignatius of Antioch Roman Catholic Church (Business Page)- Please "Like" or "Follow"

-Includes business info and major updates

2. StIgnatius Tarpon Parish (Home Page)- Please "Add as a Friend"

-Used for communication between parishioners and staff 

 

Eucharistic Adoration

Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament:
Thursdays after 9:00 a.m. Mass until 10:15 a.m.

AND
Every Friday beginning at 9:30 a.m. 
Divine Mercy Prayer at 3:00 p.m.
Confessions at 6:00 p.m.
Mass at 7:00 p.m.

Benediction at 9:00 p.m.

Anointing of the Sick

Every Saturday of the month after the 9:00 a.m. Mass

OR upon request with an individual priest

OR Healing Mass every 4th Friday at 7:00 p.m.

Eucharistic Revival

Click on the image above to access "The Mystery of the Eucharist in the Life of the Church." This is a wonderful addition to read during the Eucharistic Revival happening in our Church across the world.

Parish Mobile App

Formally introducing..... our Parish Mobile App available on the App Store or the Play Store!!! This app will have everything you need for your liturgy and prayer experiences and more!! The app is constantly being tweaked and updated to check it out as often as you like. If there's something you see is missing that should be added, let Taylor know in the Church office.

Search "St Ignatius Tarpon Springs" in the app store or go to this link to download the app: 
https://www.parishsolutionsco.com/ignatiustarpon.html

We are SO excited to launch this application for our parish family to use and grow in holiness! 

Use the QR code below to find the app as well:

Bandanas for Sale

If you are interested in purchasing a bandana, visit our Bethany Gift Shop! They are $10 each and are only available for a limited time. This was desigend by Fr. Bill Swengros, Pastor and Taylor Gunn, Communications Coordinator.