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St Ignatius Church
Neighborhood: Western Addition/NOPA
650 Parker St
USF Campus
(between Golden Gate Ave & Mcallister St)
San Francisco, CA 94118
(415) 422-2188
650 Parker St
USF Campus
(between Golden Gate Ave & Mcallister St)
San Francisco, CA 94118
(415) 422-2188
- Hours:
Mon-Fri. 8:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Sun. 8:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
2 reviews for St Ignatius Church
Little known fact:
I wore the plaid skirt. That's right. Just because my best friend went to Catholic school, I followed along for the fun. Never mind that I was not Catholic nor were my unsuspecting parents aware of the process surrounding ignorant children such as myself. All that mattered, was the fact that it was a. private and b. not a public school.
So, because of my apparent love for architecture, it was not hard to bend my arm about stepping over the threshold of this religious establishment to be richly rewarded by a sure vision: beauty is indeed in the eyes of the unsuspecting beholder.
Stunning. Absolutely stunning are my words in describing the interior of this church.
I can't say anything else because I slipped in for other reasons (a service was taking place) but given the fact that I do operate somewhat along the lines of the Ten Commandments, listening to the speaker was nostalgic and encouraging: days of listening to Father McDermott lead afternoon Mass. Or perhaps it was just an Anton Ego moment, when I was being swept back to those days of running around playing soccer on the field and consistently getting detention because of the tomboy antics I was causing by not conforming to the skirt and stepping up to fights with the boys.
Otherwise, I am thankful that I've always felt welcomed by the Catholic community and at the very least, know where to head when I need a little moment of religious reflection, quiet and solitude, whatever that may mean.
If you are looking for a beautiful Roman Catholic Church with wonderful programs for Adults as well as Children; with thoughtful sermons delivered by wonderful Jesuit priests; a caring, socially active community, and a place with beautiful music, look no further!
St. Ignatius Parish Church, located on the USF Campus at 650 Parker at Fulton not only has plenty of free parking -- it has plenty of caring, welcome, and a close-knit while wonderfully accepting community of thinking Catholics who will envelop you in their arms and make you part of the Parish.
I joined St. Ignatius as part of the Rite of Christian Initiation for Adults: the religious education program for adults who are converting to Catholicism. Contrasting with the church I had been attending, I felt welcomed at St. Ignatius from the moment I walked in the door. I had the extreme good fortune to meet a senior couple--long-time parishioners who had four sons, three of whom were Jesuit priests and one of whom was a M.D. from Yale working on developing the AIDS vaccine!
They immediately took me "under their wings" and directed me to the parish offices, interrupting a meeting to introduce me to the priest in charge of the R.C.I.A. program. This kindness I found again and again in St. Ignatius parishioners, staff, and clergy.
This is a wonderful place. If you are looking for a church to call home, a parish to make a part of your life, come to St. Ignatius. You won't be disappointed, especially if you choose to get involved in one of the many programs offered!
BTW, I am now a fully-fledged Catholic, and running the Film Club at St. Ignatius. Stop by at 6:00 p.m. the first Saturday of the month, and get to know us! :-)
