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TRUTH SERUM
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As this is the 50th Anniversary Celebration of the beginning of his service as a priest, we dedicate this week's Truth Serum to the Points of Interest and Highlights of the Ministry Career of Father William J. Watters S.J.
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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's support goes to
Charis Ministries, a Jesuit work dedicated to reaching out to young adults in their 20s and 30s . To learn more, click here.
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MASS MUSIC
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Attached is the listing for the music selections at next Sunday's 10:30 Mass. click here
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WORLD WATCH
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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! - click here.
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ST. IGNATIUS CALENDAR
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The Memories of Ordination and Celebration of Priestly Ministry 50 Years Later
The Twenty-Six Newly Ordained Jesuit Priests on June 12, 1965 at
the Jesuit Theologate, Weston, MA. by Richard Cardinal Cushing.
My Dear Sisters and Brothers in the Faith,
Several weeks ago, I flew to Boston to spend three days with nine of my fellow Jesuits who had been ordained with me 50 years ago by Richard Cardinal Cushing in the Chapel of the Holy Spirit at the Jesuit School of Theology in Weston. We brought to a close our days together by concelebrating Mass in the recently renovated chapel where we had experienced the profound grace of our ordination on June 12, 1965. That special Mass was a powerful and memorable conclusion to our three-day rendezvous.
During the previous days, we took a great deal of time listening at length and with fraternal admiration to each one of our stories. Each of us shared where we had been, what we had done and whom we had ministered to over the past 50 years. As each one's narrative unfolded, it became patently clear just how profoundly God had blessed each one of us in abundant and amazing ways. It also became quite evident that God had used us to minister to God's people in a multiplicity of ways since that time when the Cardinal had placed his hands on our heads, called down the Holy Spirit, and smeared our hands with chrism.
For all ten of us, those days of shared memories became a source of deep consolation as we spent time together, renewing our strong bonds of friendship as priests in the Society of Jesus. It was a unique time to reaffirm once again our brotherhood as Jesuit priests who had received the gift of ordination to serve the Church-God's people. We departed from the former Weston Theologate refreshed in spirit and re-energized to continue our ministry as priests as long as God gives us life and health to carry on the grace and work of our ordination.
Having returned to Baltimore on a very "upbeat" note, I now look forward to celebrating those 50 years at this Sunday's 10:30 Mass with my family, friends and fellow parishioners. It is a special joy for me to do so at St. Ignatius Church where I have spent more than 20 happy years as pastor to a truly wonderful community. It is here in this parish among marvelous people where the graces of my life as a priest have particularly flourished. I am grateful to God and to all the members of St. Ignatius, therefore, for providing me with this opportunity to celebrate these 50 years of priesthood in this church that has been home and locus for mission and ministry for me as a Jesuit priest.
Gratefully in the Risen Jesus,
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Christianity Without The Cross
by Zach Hunter
Tony Campolo tells a story about a parent-teacher meeting he once had while a professor at Eastern University.
A father of one of his students had demanded a meeting with his son and Tony because he was upset about some of the things Tony was teaching his son about what it really means to be a follower of Jesus.
What Tony was teaching was simply too radical for this father. He was incensed that his son had taken the gospel literally, given up everything he had, and was now out on the street serving the poor in his community.
"I don't mind being a Christian...up to a point!" the father shouted to Tony.
"And what point is that, dad?" replied the son. "The cross?"
I was reminded of that punch-to-the-gut anecdote this week as I read through some of the responses to my posts (and other articles across the Internet) about ISIS, Islam, and how we as Christians our called to love our enemies. - READ MORE.
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Speakers are now in the balcony
In our growth, we've noticed more and more people sitting upstairs in the balcony. We've also learned that it is hard to hear when sitting there. That's because there were no speakers upstairs, and all of the other speakers in the church are pointed towards the lower seating level. No more! We've installed speakers upstairs as well - for your listening pleasure. We aim to please!
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| Upcoming Events |
- Tuesday, June 9  Inigo Book Group will meet on Tuesday, June 9 in Gonzaga Hall to discuss "Plain Song" by Kent Haruf. The meeting begins with social time from 6:30-7:00 and is followed by the discussion until 8:30. On July 14 and August 11 the book group will be discussing "The Warmth of Other Suns" by Isabel Wilkerson. Please contact Catherine Young at pianocate2@ gmail.com with any questions.
Justice & Peace Committee - Thursday, June 11
The Justice & Peace Committee is dedicated to the service of faith and the promotion of justice. We are organized through subcommittees that identify particular programs to more effectually: serve the poor and our focus on hunger and homelessness in Baltimore City; support Immigration advocacy and projects - at risk children and families; Economic Justice (legislatively advocate a paid sick leave initiative); support justice issues especially impacting women; and advocate for and develop diversity in our community. We remain committed to organizations working for domestic and international peace and justice. At our monthly meetings, each subcommittee convenes for one hour from 6:30-7:30 p.m. devoted to developing their own specific agenda. This is followed by a combined J&P meeting from 7:30-8:30 p.m. during which time projects are presented and a rich, cross-committee discussion of ideas takes place to connect our work and inspires our fellowship and plans. We invite you to join us on Thursday evening, June 11, in Ignatian Hall.
For more information about the Justice & Peace Committee, contact the committee chair, Candra Healy, chealy@loyola.edu
Kindly contact J&P subcommittee Chairs directly regarding committee content.
 Novena honoring St. Aloysius Gonzaga, S.J.
- June 12 through June 20
St.Aloysius Gonzaga died at the age of 23, after living a brief but zealous and holy life. Named the patron saint of youth by Pope Benedict XIII at his canonization, Saint Aloysius is especially important to our culture today, in which so many young people have lost sight of their eternal home. His feast day is June 21. During this period of time, Novena prayers will be offered at weekday Masses. Click here for Novena Prayer.
50th Anniversary Celebration of the Ordination of Father Bill Watters, S.J.
- Sunday, June 14
You are cordially invited to attend the celebration of the 50th Anniversary of the Ordination of Father Bill Watters, S.J. on Sunday, June 14, 2015 at the 10:30 AM Mass. Reception to follow in Ignatian and Gonzaga Halls.
 Women of the New Testament
- Tuesday, June 16
On June 16th we will begin our discussion ofReading the Women of the Bible: A New Interpretation of Their Stories by Tikva Frymer-Kensky. This book addresses two of the most significant intellectual and religious issues of our day: the experiences of women in a patriarchal society and the relevance of the Bible to modern life. Both men and women are invited to participate in these fascinating discussions. The meeting will be at 7 p.m. in Ignatian Hall. If you are interested in joining the group, you may order the book from Candra Healy at chealy@loyola.edu.
St. Ignatius Movie Night - "Anyone and Everyone"
- Friday, June 19
 Anyone and Everyone is a moving and beautiful portrayal of the love between parents and children, and the work some parents are willing to do for the sake of that love. Connected by having a son or daughter who is gay, parents across the country discuss their experiences in this documentary.
Filmmaker Susan Polis Schutz depicts families from all walks of life. Individuals from such diverse backgrounds as Japanese, Bolivian, and Cherokee, as well as from various religious denominations such as Mormon, Jewish, Roman Catholic, Hindu, and Southern Baptist, share intimate accounts of how their children revealed their sexual orientation and discuss their responses. The parents also talk about struggling with the pain of their sons and daughters dealing with not being accepted by relatives or friends, and being ostracized by religious congregations.
The showing of Anyone and Everyone is hosted by Embracing God's Gifts, the gay and lesbian ministry of St. Ignatius Catholic Community. This group is open to anyone interested in creating opportunities for spiritual growth, fostering support, maintaining communications, and encouraging social activities among diverse members of our parish. For Flyer, click here.
Pray for Peace Service
- Monday, June 22
 On the 22nd of every month somewhere in the Baltimore area, people of all faiths gather in a church, mosque or synagogue to pray for peace in the world, particularly in the most troubled areas including the Middle East. On June 22, the interfaith prayer service will take place in the Chapel of Grace at St. Ignatius Church at 7:30 PM. Mark your calendars now and plan to come and pray for peace in our world! We have a remarkable time planned.
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| In the Media |
Europe's Fractious Catholics Set Out Their Views in Synod Questionnaire 
Catholics in the Church of John the Baptist in Szczecin, Poland, in May 2014
(AP Images/dpa/picture-alliance/Peter Endig)
WARSAW, POLAND Like their counterparts around the world, Europe's bishops' conferences are supposed to have been engaged in a listening process for next October's Synod of Bishops on the family.
And while little has been divulged officially so far about the views collected from Catholic respondents, it's been possible to glean some measure of the strong feelings being expressed.
When the Vatican sent out the final report of the synod's October 2014 Extraordinary Assembly, it asked bishops to conduct an "in-depth examination" and seek out "practical solutions" to the "innumerable challenges" identified at the synod sessions.
It circulated 46 questions, as part of the lineamenta, or preparatory documents, about family ministry and how the church could best tackle issues such as homosexuality, divorce and remarriage, contraception, and cohabitation.
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