Called To Be An Associate of the Blessed Sacrament

"Inspired by the spirit of Saint Peter Julian Eymard, we form a lay association, approved by the Church, called the Aggregation of the Blessed Sacrament and the Servants of the Blessed Sacrament.

We thus seek to pursue our Christian vocation and our call to holiness by following the evangelical way taught by Saint Peter Julian Eymard." -Rule of Life for Associates 1

Blessed Sacrament associates are ordained priests, deacons, religious, lay Catholic women and men, single or married, who share in the Eucharistic vocation founded by Saint Peter Julian Eymard.

As associates, we commit ourselves to be disciples and apostles of the Eucharist, supporting each other in the sharing of prayer and faith in regular meetings. We participate fully in the Liturgy of the Eucharist, in personal prayer in the presence of hte Blessed Sacrament and engage in a variety of ministries to manifest the fruit of worship and prayer.

The call to become an Associate of the Blessed Sacrament is a true vocation. After a period of formation and discernment as Associate candidates, we make a public covenant with a promise to place the Paschal Mystery of Christ's self-giving in the Eucharist at the center of our lives. To grow as covenant people, we gather often to pray together, encourage one another, and grow in understanding of the Eucharist and living the Eymardian charism.

In partnership with the Congregation of the Blessed Sacrament, we form communities of friendship and faith whose center of life is the Eucharist, celebrated, contemplated, proclaimed, and lived.

To learn more about becoming an Associate of the Blessed Sacrament, click button below.

For more information about the Congregation of the Blessed Sacrament and the Aggregation (Associates) of the Blessed Sacrament, please visit blessedsacrament.com.

Happy is the soul that knows how to find Jesus in the Eucharist, and the Eucharist in all things! -St. Peter Julian Eymard

Our Word in Action ministry is an ongoing bible study led by our very own Deacon Sam Moschetto. If you would like more information about this popular class, email smoschetto@ignatius.net!

The Image of Divine Mercy is the painting of a vision of Jesus which appeared to St. Faustina on February 22, 1931 when she was living in a convent in Plock, Poland. Jesus specifically instructed her to have the vision painted and asked that it include the words, “Jesus, I Trust in You” inscribed underneath. He explained that the Image would represent His Divine Mercy which He wished the world to come to, as if to a fountain. He also requested that a feast day be established celebrating God's Divine Mercy.

The Divine Mercy Group meets at St. Ignatius for prayer, teachings, and special events such as the showing of the movie "Faustina". You are welcome to join us. We meet the second Saturday of the month in the youth house (90 Walton Street, 2 doors north of Dobies Funeral Home) at 9:45 a.m. after the 9 a.m. Mass, from Stepember through June.

Please contact Ann Michalcik for more information.

Our Lady Queen of Carmel Lay Carmelite Community

Lay Carmelites are Roman Catholic men and women who “live in the following of Jesus Christ according to the traditions and spirit of Carmel.” The Third Order of Carmel (TOC) is not a club, a ministry, or a devotion. It is a vocation, a way of life. Lay Carmelites seek the face of God through prayer, community, and service.  

Carmelites consider Mary their patroness, sister and mother. They imitate Mary’s virtues by listening to and pondering the Word of God. Carmelites also model themselves after Elijah, who said, “I have been very zealous for the Lord God Almighty.” Lay Carmelites strive to develop a beautiful, loving community spirit. This is nurtured by prayer, sharing and fellowship with fellow sojourners seeking to follow God’s Holy Will in their lives and to come closer to Him in prayer and service.

You may be called to Carmel if…

*You have a deep longing in your heart to be closer to God.

*You love to ponder God’s Word in both Scripture and in the person of Christ.

*You would love to go to daily Mass if you were able to do so.

*You desire to hear God in the stillness of your heart.

*You desire to be part of a community of men and women who share your love of God.

*You desire to be part of a rich spiritual tradition dating back eight-hundred-years.

*You desire to be love in the heart of the Church.

Our Community meets on the first Saturday of each month after celebrating the 9 a.m. Mass together. The Community prays Morning Prayer from the Liturgy of the Hours, practices Lectio Divina (discussion of the Sunday Gospel) and discusses a book on a Carmelite Saint or Carmelite Spirituality. 

If you would like to visit a Community Meeting to learn more about the Lay Carmelites, please contact Mary Perrone Davis.

Padre Pio established prayer groups in 1949 as a source of constant prayer and focus on charity.

The St. Ignatius of Antioch parish prayer group was established in November, 2022. We are registered with the Centre of the Padre Pio Prayer Groups in San Giovanni Rotondo, Italy.

Or group leader is parishioner Kath Mauk.

Additional group information can be found in the bulletin, on Facebook at Padre Pio Prayer Group at St. Ignatius, Tarpon Springs, or by contacting Kath at 216-214-4127