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TRUTH SERUM
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This Week's Truth Serum
is a revisit of last weekend's Gospel Reading:
"What is the Greatest Commandment?"
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POOR BOX COLLECTION
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Each weekend
St. Ignatius specifies a Poor Box collection for a needful cause. This week we are collecting for
The Maryland Food Bank: "Pack to Give Back" Program.
To learn more
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Attached is the listing for the music selections
at next Sunday's
10:30 Mass.
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Weekly updates on Christian persecution around the globe. Keep a prayerful watch on what is happening with your brothers and sisters!
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WORLD-WIDE CHURCH DISCUSSION
OF THE SYNOD'S FINAL REPORT
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Final Synod Report released by Vatican - click on video above
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My Dear Sisters and Brothers:
In an intriguing article that appeared on America magazine's website (10/24/14), Gerard O'Connell, America's Rome correspondent, wrote about a world-wide Church process for responding to the final report of the Synod of Bishops that was issued to the press on October 19th, the final day of the Synod's meeting. The final report may be viewed by clicking here.
The next phase for the Synod's process is to send the report, along with a questionnaire, to all 114 bishops' conferences across the world for in-depth discussion. The hope and expectation is that each bishop will share the report with his local clergy and laity, opening up the process for participation on the part of all the members of the Church.
According to O'Connell, Archbishop Bruno Forte, the special secretary of the Synod, remarked "that the major progress at the Second Vatican Council (1962-65) came between its first and second sessions, when the bishops returned home and discussed the topics under debate not only among themselves but also with theologians and the faithful in their local churches. He believes something similar can happen with the Synod of Bishops on the Family, which is being conducted in two separate sessions, one year apart. 'We hope that in this year the laity will make their voices heard, and that the bishops listen,' said Forte."
O'Connell indicated that "the bishops' conferences in the different countries are expected to send feedback from these discussions in their local churches to the Synod's secretariat in the Vatican in due course. These contributions will then be used in the drafting of the working document for the 2015 Synod."
Pointing to the process which Cardinal Andre Vingt-Trois, the Archbishop of Paris, utilized in his diocese, O'Connell revealed that in preparation for the recent Synod the Cardinal "had set up small groups (around a dozen people in each group) in every parish throughout the archdiocese to discuss the themes that were on the agenda for that Synod." The Cardinal said, "I will now do the same in preparation for the 2015 Synod."
All of these discussions will produce a great deal of information for the next Synod of Bishops that will take place at the Vatican from October 4th to 25th. The theme chosen for that gathering is: "The Vocation and Mission of the Family in the Church and in the Contemporary World."
O'Connell concluded "It is clear, then, that the next 12 months will not only be an important and challenging period for the local churches, it can also be a very enriching one. Their contributions can make a difference to the final outcome of the meeting in 2015, which is expected to come up with proposals for the pastoral response of the Catholic Church to the many different and sometimes complex questions that have been identified in the final report of the assembly just ended." To read O'Connell's full article, please click here.
And now on to another matter!
Fr. Stephan F. Spahn, S. J.
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It is with special joy I am able to announce that, after conferring with our Maryland Jesuit Provincial, Father Robert Hussey, SJ, Archbishop William Lori has appointed Father Stephen F. Spahn, SJ, as an associate pastor of St. Ignatius Church.
Father Spahn comes with considerable experience in parish and pastoral ministries. He was an associate pastor at Holy Trinity Parish in Georgetown for several years and for the past several years has been director of Ignatian programs in the office of mission and ministry at Georgetown University. Father Steve was ordained a priest in 2004. Please welcome him to our parish community of St. Ignatius Church. I further invite you to watch his opening homily to the Parish of St. Ignatius that he presented at the 10:30 Mass on Sunday as presented below.
Gratefully in Christ,
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Jesuit Vocations
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Is the Priesthood a future for you?
There is a Jesuit Vocation Discernment Retreat this next weekend. Just for fun, to begin our announcement about vocations let's start with the video below.
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A MUST SEE TAP DANCE DUEL BY US SEMINARIANS!!
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Ok...that was fun...but what has that to do with the calling of God upon a young man's life? The following video is an interesting interview with one of the tap dancers (David Rider). He talks about his life and call into the priesthood.
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DAVID RIDER OFF BROADWAY
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Ok...as David felt "grabbed by God." This was the moment that led to the choosing of his "vocation" - a response to the voice of God bidding him to come and serve.
Becoming a Jesuit: The First Steps
The first step in considering life as a Jesuit is very informal and without obligation. It is setting oneself aside to hear the voice of God, and to seek counsel of those who know about the Jesuit life. A Jesuit vocation is ultimately a fraternal relationship, and so the best way to learn more about us is to meet a "live" Jesuit and to have a simple conversation about what the life in the priesthood is about.
The Jesuit Vocation Office offers several weekend vocational discernment retreat opportunities. These retreats are scheduled throughout the year for men interested in exploring the possibility of a vocation to the Society of Jesus.
The retreats are designed to give participants exposure to the history, life and spirituality of the Society of Jesus, all in an effort to help them develop tools for solid spiritual discernment.
It is not necessary to commit oneself to the Candidates program in order to attend one of these retreats; however, after reflection and conversation a participant may wish to further his discernment in this program.  This year's retreats are as follows:
Loyola Retreat House, Faulkner, MD (website
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Oct. 31-Nov. 2, 2014
Linwood Spiritual Center, Rhinebeck, NY (website)
March 27-29, 2015
(Please be advised that space is limited.)
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Upcoming Events
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Embracing God's Gifts
- Tuesday, October 28
 You are invited to join members of our gay and lesbian community in the Parish Offices at 805 N. Calvert Street at 7:00 PM on Tuesday, October 28. This group is open to anyone interested in fostering support, maintaining communications, and encouraging social activities among diverse members of our parish. We are currently reviewing a piece of literature, discussing it and being nourished by some faith sharing/dialogue. Contact Gordon Creamer. To learn more about the Embracing God's Gifts Ministry click here.
Morning of Ignatian Reflection
- Saturday, November 1
On Saturday, November 1, Father Bob Hamm, S.J. will guide us in an experience of Ignatian Spirituality continuing the study of Jesus, the Man of the Beatitudes. Consider the humility of Jesus and his mercy as we contemplate "Blessed are those who forgive for they shall be forgiven." The program in Ignatian Hall begins at 8:45 AM and ends in time for the 12:10 Mass. All are welcome.
Mass of Thanksgiving - 225th Anniversary of the Archdiocese of Baltimore
- Sunday, November 2
On November 2 at 3 PM, the Archdiocese of Baltimore will come together for an Archdiocesan-wide Mass to celebrate this special day in the life of the Church. This Mass of Celebration will be held at the Cathedral of Mary Our Queen in Baltimore (click here for event flyer).
Joining in the celebration will be Cardinal Timothy Dolan of New York, Cardinal Edwin O'Brien of the Equestrian Order of the Holy Sepulcher of Jerusalem and Archbishop Emeritus of Baltimore, Cardinal Seán O'Malley of Boston, Cardinal James Stafford, and Cardinal Donald Wuerl of Washington. Several other archbishops and bishops will join our Archdiocesan priests and deacons, as well as women and men in consecrated life, principals, teachers, and parishioners from throughout the Archdiocese as we give thanks to God for the gift of this local Church.
A special note to our Parishioners: An invitation was sent to hundreds of people throughout the archdiocese. That invitation states that "no tickets are required." However, we have been informed that reservations can be made for no more than six people from each parish. What that means is that this event will be packed - and anyone attending will find seating on a first come, first served basis. If you are interested in going - it would be advisable to contact St. Ignatius offices and state your desire to gain a reservation to this event. To do so, contact Carolynn Kendall at carolynnkendall@st-ignatius.net.
Lecture by Daniel G. Groody, CSC, Ph.D.
- Friday, November 7
Sponsored by the Notre Dame Club of Maryland. Daniel G. Groody, CSC, PhD presents the Annual Hesburgh Lecture: "A God of Life, a Civilization of Love: Globalization, Justice, and Catholic Social Teaching".
Globalization is rapidly changing and transforming the world in which we live and how we understand our social, economic, political, cultural, and even spiritual lives. It is a time of new opportunities and unprecedented potential, but it brings with it new perils and greater social, political, and economic turmoil than ever before. Amid the times of change, what
resources does Catholic social teaching offer for charting the
course forward and navigating the path to peace?
Bio: Rev. Groody is the Director of the Center for Latino Spirituality and Culture at the University of Notre Dame in Indiana. Father Groody spent many years doing pastoral work and research in Latin America, particularly along the U.S.- Mexican Border. He teaches, writes and lectures on U.S. Latino spirituality, globalization and the relationship of Christian spirituality to social justice. In addition to his books and articles on these themes, he is the producer of documentary films including "One Border, One Body: Immigration and the Eucharist," and "Dying to Live: A Migrant's Journey." Father Groody's priesthood and scholarship easily intermingle. "When we look at the experience of migrants today," he said recently, "we see that they are hungry in their homeland, thirsty when they cross the desert, naked after having been robbed even of their clothing, imprisoned in detention centers, sick in hospitals, and then, if they make it across, treated as strangers. I think one of the most powerful ways we can be Catholic is to be hospitable to those who are most vulnerable."
This Hesburgh Lecture will be held in the Chapel of Grace at 7:30 PM. Refreshments to follow. To download lecture flyer, click here. Young Adults Seekers' Retreat
- November 8-9
Charis Ministries, founded in 2000 and dedicated to nurturing those in their 20s and 30s through retreats based in Ignatian spirituality, is holding one of their Young Adult Seekers' Retreats.
Is your life feeling crazy? What's important in my life? How do you even figure this out? Where does God fit into this? Come and find out how other young adults answer these questions. Learn how faith plays a role in their journeys and take the time to reflect on your own path. Click here for more information and to register.
Iņigo Book Group
- Tuesday, November 11
The Iņigo Book Group will meet on Tuesday, November 11 at 6:30 PM in Ignatian Hall. This will be annual planning meeting to decide what books to read during 2015. All are welcome. The group does not meet in December.
As is our tradition at St. Ignatius, we will commemorate the Jesuit Martyrs (click here for background) at the 10:30 Mass on Sunday, November 16.
The 10:30 Mass will be concelebrated by Fr. Gap LoBiondo, S.J., who has served as Promoter of Ignatian Identity and Superior of the Jesuit Community at Gonzaga College in Washington, D.C. He was previously the Director of the Woodstock Theological Center at Georgetown University.This Mass will include special music with the St. Ignatius choir under the direction of Paul Teie.
Following the Mass a special presentation will be held in the Chapel of Grace, led by Lydia Maria Dibos who is the Senior Advisor for Hispanic Outreach for Catholic Relief Services. She will be speaking about the immigration challenge at our USA borders and this phenomenon having roots in the American government's policies that drove out young people 25 years ago and still is impacting that region today. The presentation will look at CRS' work in Central America and their efforts to advocate for long term solutions to the "unaccompanied minors" crisis. This should prove to be a very informative time and a call to action. A reception will follow. Be sure to plan to be here for the events of November 16!
The Ignatian Family Teach-In for Justice (IFTJ)
- November 15-17
The Ignatian Family Teach-In for Justice (IFTJ) is an annual gathering for members of the Ignatian family (Jesuit institutions and larger church) to come together in the context of social justice and solidarity to learn, reflect, pray, network, and advocate together. It is a place where people are empowered, re-energized, inspired, challenged, and supported by a community that sees faith and justice integrally linked.
Now in its 17th year, the IFTJ has a rich history rooted in honoring the Jesuits and their companions who were martyred in El Salvador in 1989. This year's gathering will have the special opportunity to honor the martyrs of El Salvador on the 25th anniversary of their assassination. To learn more about the Teach-In For Justice, click here.
If you are interested in joining a group of St. Ignatius parishioners who are going to the Teach-In, contact Candra Healy at chealy@loyola.edu.
St. Ignatius Movie Night - "Life of Pi"
- Friday, November 21
On Friday Night, November 21, the St. Ignatius Cultural Arts Committee will host the showing of Life Of Pi. Based on the bestselling book by Yann Martel, "Life of Pi" tells the story of a young man's incredible survival at sea against almost impossible odds. The film is an emotionally captivating experience that will inspire, touch and transport audiences to a place of discovery that they will never forget. To download event flyer, click here. To view trailer click here.
Come To The Cabaret!
- Saturday, November 22
A Cabaret Evening of Light Opera and Standards will be presented by the Saint Ignatius Quartet and Cantor on Saturday, November 22, starting at 7:30 PM in Ignatian Hall.
The musicians of St. Ignatius Church will treat us to a night of light opera, Neapolitan tunes, and standards from Broadway and the top 40, with a little jazz to help things bubble along. Jim Li will treat us to late 19th century popular tunes of Napoli, including the ever-popular O Sole Mio.Rebecca Rossello will sing a couple of delightful songs from the work of Offenbach and Victor Herbert. You will enjoy the song stylings of Julie Kurzava in tunes by Johnny Mercer, Rodgers and Hart, Kurt Weill and more. Rebecca and Jim will perform a duet from Sondheim's Sweeney Todd, followed by Rebecca's interpretations of some classic songs by the Gershwin brothers. Paul Teie will re-introduce you to some neglected songs from the Sixties. And after a sultry set by Kyle Engler, the company will conclude the evening with Nella Fantasia by the great film composer Ennio Morricone, a song that has become a popular part of the Saint Ignatius New Year's Eve Interfaith Service. Ably providing piano artistry will be Mathew Lane and Tim Murphy.We hope you will join us for this delightful evening of song.
While you're enjoying the concert, you can sit back, relax, and enjoy a glass of wine, cheese, crackers and dessert. Tickets are $15.00, and will be on sale at all Masses beginning the weekend of November 1st and 2nd. Do plan to join us and invite a friend!
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In the Media
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The Paradox of the Christian CEO
Would Jesus have approved of such gross income disparities? The statistics are ridiculous. CEOs in the United States make roughly 300 times as much as the average worker, and 770 times that of the minimum-wage earner, according to data from national labor organization AFL-CIO. By any measure, that's a problem. On top of that, average family income is worse than it was 15 years ago. That's the first time that statistic has dropped since the Great Depression. Some of that has to do with the out-of-whack system by which CEOs are paid.
When it comes to executive compensation, people have rightly asked: How much is too much? But here's a question that isn't often asked: Does Jesus have anything to say about this?
Let me answer that not only as a Jesuit priest, but as a graduate of the Wharton School of Business. Before entering the Jesuits, I was a finance major and worked for six years in corporate finance and human resources at General Electric. My approach to executive compensation, then, is from a financial and a human resources point of view-but also from a Catholic perspective.
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