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John De Britto - English Center

Activities


Welcome   Baptism   1st Communion   Catechism for Adults  Volunteers
English Mass Overall Coordination  Faith Sharing Group   Getting Acquainted Lunch
Japanese Languages classes   Marriage   Monthly Bulletin   Rosary
English-speaking Group Meeting


Welcome to St. Ignatius Church:
Our warmest welcome to all those who worship with our parish family, whether after a long time or newly arrived. If you wish to register, please do so at the Church Office.

St. Ignatius Church, through John de Britto English Center, wants to reach out especially to the English-speaking Catholic community and to help all, in the best possible way to grow in their faith life. 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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English Mass Overall Coordination:
Every Sunday at 12:00 p.m. Choir practice from 11:00 a.m. in Room 401. Lectors & Readers, practice & prepare at 11:30 a.m. in the Sacristy. Volunteers, ushers, for noon Mass: 11:30 a.m. distribution of books, newsletters, children, seating, collection, posting notices. Altars boys & girls for 12:00 noon Mass come at 11:30am sharp to the Sacristy.

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Baptism:
Every 3rd Sunday of the month. Please inquire about the requirements as early as possible. For further information see Sr. Nori on Sundays or call the Center (03) 3263-4576 or call the Church Reception Office: (03) 3263-4584.

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1st Communion:
Preparation for 1st Communion is done at the Saturday School and the Sunday School. Contact the Church Reception Office: (03) 3263-4584 or go to St.Theresia Hall on Satudays at 1:30pm or to Room 101 on Sundays at 1:30pm.

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Catechism for Adults:
Every Sunday except the 3rd Sunday
1:30 PM - 3 PM Room 305 c/o Fr. Barry, SJ (Japanese)
2 PM - 3:30 PM Kibe Hall Room 305 c/o Sr. Mila, FMM (English)

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Faith Sharing Group :
Faith Sharing Group: We are interested in renewing our faith, and how to create good spiritual practice in our lives. We are also interested in deepening our understanding of the liturgy, ritual and teaching of the Church.
If you are interested in joining this group to explore these or any other related issues, please join us every 2nd and 4th Sunday of the month at 1:30 pm in 3rd floor of Kibe Hall, Room 306. If you have any further questions, please contact: Mr. Douglas Marvin at telephone (03) 3269-5487 or the John De Britto English Center: (03) 3263-4576

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English-speaking Group Meeting:
Every third Sunday of the month, the English-speaking community gathers to plan and to think of better ways to serve St. Ignatius Church. You are most welcome! To inquire, please contact: the John De Britto English Center: (03) 3263-4576

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Monthly Bulletin:
Please submit your articles, announcements, suggestions, etc., before or on the 2nd Sunday of the month for the next month's issue. Distributed every last Sunday of each month.
To contact us, click here

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Volunteer:
Would you like to be a Lector, choir member, reader, usher, altar boy/girl? Or help distribute /collect the hymnals? Or hand out the monthly bulletin? Please come to John De Britto English Center or call (03) 3263-4576.

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Sunday Nihongo Class (Japanese Language Classes):
Autumn Session 2009
September 13 - December 13
1:10 PM - 2:40 PM
Kibe Hall Rooms 304,307,403
Please bring your own notebooks and pencils.
Please note: Admission for Beginner's Class is closed.

Winter Session 2010
January 10 - March 28
1:10 PM - 2:40 PM
Kibe Hall Rooms 304,307,403

To inquire, please contact:
the John De Britto English Center (St. Ingatius Church): (03) 3263-4576 or (03) 3263-4584


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Rosary : Let us pray the Holy Rosary together every Sunday after the 12 noon Mass, in front of Our Lady's statue, to the left of the church.

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Marriage: Please make arrangements as early as possible - at least 6 months before your wedding day. Contact the Church Reception Office: (03) 3263-4584

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Getting Acquainted Lunch:
Lunch served for a minimal fee of 500 yen International food after the 12:00 noon Sunday Mass at Theresia Hall.

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