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7:00 AM / 8:30 AM |
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10:00 AM |
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12:00 PM |
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1:30 PM |
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3:00 PM |
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Saturday 6:00 PM(Anticipated Mass) |
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Weekdays Masses in Japanese, Main Church
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6:00 PM |
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Welcome to St. Ignatius Church
Kojimachi Catholic Church is centrally located in Tokyo, at Yotsuya; it is more often called St. Ignatius Church. It is an international church. On Sundays masses are celebrated in various languages for the different nationalities attending mass here.
St. Ignatius Church is named after Saint Ignatius of Loyola, founder of the Society of Jesus, a Catholic religious order, Saint Ignatius is the patron saint of the church; he was also the first general of the Society of Jesus. Christianity was first introduced into Japan in 1549 by St Francis Xavier who had been sent by St. Ignatius.
The predecessor of the present St. Ignatius Church was “St. Therese of the Child Jesus Church” which was established as a small parish church of Tokyo in 1936. In May 1945 a massive air-raid struck Tokyo and this church burned down completely. The Kulturheim Chapel of Sophia University was temporarily used as a replacement church.
In 1947 the Archdiocese of Tokyo asked the Society of Jesus to rebuild Kojimachi Church which was then dedicated to St. Ignatius of Loyola. Construction was completed and the dedication ceremony was held in 1949. Construction of the present St. Ignatius Church was completed in 1999. A bigger new church was needed because the older church had deteriorated and there had been a rapid increase in the number of parishioners.
Occupying the center of the new church building is the oval shaped main chapel. Its oval shape is like an egg symbolizing life and resurrection, the life and resurrection of Christ.
The statue affixed to the wall of the main chapel depicts Christ’s resurrection after overcoming suffering and death. Both hands are extended as a gesture of warm welcome to all who come into the church.
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St.Ignatius Church
JR Chuo Line／Subway: Marunouchi and Namboku Lines
1 minute walking from Yotsuya Station (Beside Sophia University）
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The Church Office is located at the right hand after entering Parish building. There you can ask for information regarding registration, weddings, funerals and all other kinds of procedures (See Church Building). Tel: 03-3263-4584 FAX 03-3263-4585 |
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The Pauline Sisters will try to answer your questions. Weekdays 11:00am～7:00pm Sundays 9:00am～7:00pm Closed Mondays FAX 03-3263-4585 |
To the right of the entrance gate you will find a small shop that can also give information about the Church activities.
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English Mass for Children:
Every 1st Sunday of the Month; 12 noon English Mass for Children
A group called "Angels" will gather the children ages 6-12 in Xavier Chapel just after the opening prayer. The "Angels" will provide stories of the Gospel reading in language that is understood by the children. Then, the "Angels" will lead the children for a blessing with holy water by the priest during the offertory. After the blessing, the children go back to their families to continue the Mass.
To inquire, please contact: the John De Britto English Center: (03) 3263-4576
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Our warmest welcome to all those who worship with our parish community, whether after a long time or newly arrived. If you would like to register with St. Ignatius church, please come to the church office.
St. Ignatius Church, through John de Britto English Center, wants to reach out to help all members of the English-speaking Catholic community to grow in their faith life, in the best possible way. If you want to help St. Ignatius Church, come and visit the center for possibilities of collaboration. Thank you and God's blessings.
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Altar Servers |
Serve before, during, and after the English Mass assisting the priest and the Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion (EMHC). They are boys and girls from ages 10-15 who have already received their First Communion. |
Angels Group |
Composed of adults and young people who love children, they serve every 1st Sunday of the month. Just after the Opening Prayer of the Mass, they gather children in Xavier Chapel and provide stories of the Gospel in language understood by them. |
Choir |
Sings at the 12 noon Sunday English Mass. Practices in Room 401 11:00a.m. |
Coffee Welcome Ministry |
Serves free coffee every 1st Sunday of the month from 1:00-1:45 PM under the tree in front of the Main Church. Facilitates the opportunity for newcomers/parishioners to meet and feel that the Church is “my second home.” |
International Group Meeting |
Held every 2nd Sunday of the month, Kibe Hall Room 307, 1:45-3:30 PM. Gathers to plan and think of better ways to serve St. Ignatius Church. |
Extraordinary Ministers Of Holy Communion (EMHC) |
Composed of different nationalities, by turns they serve in the 12:00 noon English Mass, assist the celebrant and give Holy Communion to the faithful. Special formation is required for this ministry. |
Faith Formation Group For Adults |
Held 1st Sunday of the month, Kibe Hall Room 310, 2:00-4:00 PM. For adult Catholics who wish to deepen their understanding of the faith through selected videos and on-line talks. Non-Catholics are welcome. |
Sunday Readings - Faith Sharing Group |
Held every 3rd Sunday of the month, Arrupe Hall Room 404, 2:00-4:00 PM. For those who want to deepen and share the Sunday Readings of that day. Everyone is welcome! |
Readers Group |
Serve at the 12:00 noon Sunday English Mass. They are those who would like to proclaim the Word of God and serve as lectors guiding the assembly during the liturgical rite. Practice is required. |
Media Group |
Prepares the Sunday Mass power point, the bi-monthly English Bulletin, makes special posters, and takes care of the English website and Facebook of St. Ignatius Church. |
Weekday Office Staff Praise And Worship Group |
They open the English Center on weekdays, from 10:0-3:00 PM to attend to the needs of those who come for inquiries. |
Praise And Worship Group |
Held every 1st Sunday of the month in Arrupe Hall Rm. 203B, 10:00-11:30 AM. Gathers to praise the Lord through songs, give thanks, and listen attentively to his live-giving Word. Personal intentions are received to be offered up in prayer |
Ushers |
Every Sunday during the 12:00 noon English Mass, they facilitate an orderly and prayerful atmosphere before, during, and after Mass. |
Sunday School For Children |
Composed of multicultural children. Classes are divided into Primary, Intermediate, and Teen levels. Meets 1st and 3rd Sundays of the month, from 1:30-2:30 p.m., to learn about the basics of the Catholic faith. |
Youth Ministry |
An international group that leads the Youth Mass every 4th Sunday of the month followed by a Youth Catechism at 1:45 PM in Kibe Hall Room 307. Conducts various activities such as the “Hangout” (3rd Sunday), Yotsuya Walk, Language Café (4th Sunday). Meet them in Room 103. |
Sacraments: Schedule And Classes |
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| Infant / Adult Baptism | Schedule: 3rd Sunday of February, April, June, September, and November, Venue: St. Mary’s Chapel, 10:00 AM Classes: To be arranged with the Coordinator in-charge |
| Marriage Preparation | Inquire at least 4 months before the wedding day. |
“Christ has no body now but yours. No hands, no feet on earth but yours. Yours are the eyes through which he looks compassion on this world. Yours are the feet with which he walks to do good. Yours are the hands through which he blesses all the world. Yours are the hands, yours are the feet, yours are the eyes, you are his body. Christ has no body now on earth but yours." ― Mother Teresa of Calcutta
