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ST. IGNATIUS WEBPAGE
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You can view or read last Sunday's Homily
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TRUTH SERUM
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This week's
Truth Serum is entitled
Our Beautiful, Broken Christian Ancestors,
and is in keeping with this week's Racial Harmony theme.
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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
A Need Amongst Us.
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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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JOIN OUR LIST
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Next Sunday at the 10:30 Mass, we will solemnly bless an African-American Crucifix and an Icon of Our Lady of Guadalupe that have been installed in the church.
These images declare and celebrate that everyone is welcome in the Lord's house, that everyone has a place at the Lord's table. We believe that diversity shared with love and respect enriches all of us and makes us more compassionate and creative.
These images remind us of who we are and who we want to be as a Catholic community.
In his own blood Christ has removed all divisions and out of many races and peoples has created one people of God.
In Mary, the Church contemplates the image of Maternal Love, of all she desires and hopes to be:
- Rejoicing in God her Savior.
- Mercy from age to age.
- The lowly lifted up.
- The poor filled with good things.
- Oppressors pulled from their thrones.
- The selfish rich sent away with empty hands.
Following the Mass, we will hold the first of a series of events offered by the newly formed St. Ignatius Racial Justice Forum.
As a Jesuit parish literally located between East and West Baltimore, we cannot ignore the racial tensions that have harmed the common good of our city.
Racial tension has its roots in injustice, mutual suspicion, fear, ignorance, and a lack of compassion.
The purpose of the Forum is to lift up, focus, and deepen the many ties St. Ignatius already has with the African-American community. We want to engage, partner with, and be converted by the diverse urban community we are a part of.
On Sunday, you will have the chance to meet or reconnect with representatives from the African-American parishes and schools with which we already collaborate.
Please join us!
By your side, in His Service,
P.S. - Because of setting up Ignatian Hall for the Day of Racial Harmony event, there will not be a Fellowship Hour this Sunday after the 9:00 Mass.
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BEGINNING THIS WEEKEND...
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 NEW HYMNALS
This weekend we are breaking out brand new hymnals...they're the green ones! Included in these new books are parts of the Mass, the current readings and Gospel - the Creeds, etc. As such, there is no need for missalettes, so don't be surprised when you are only handed a bulletin on your way into Mass!
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DIGGING DEEPER
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RECLAIMING THE GREAT ADVENTURE OF CHRISTIANITY
by Chris Hazell - October 02, 2015
There is something laced within our very being that prompts us to seek and participate in stories of adventure, a quest for something infused with inestimable purpose and meaning. Ever since the dawn of humanity, we've been lured by narrative, the enfolding of actions that drive toward some end, or realization, that underscores a fundamental truth about humanity-linking us to one another and calling attention to our communal nature. We love stories because they tell us something about ourselves that we didn't know, that we had forgotten, that we didn't know we have always known. It's why stories that detail a quest to overcome evil or accomplish a noble good at some great cost inspire us. We're inspired because we want our lives to embody that very same character-we want the opportunity for adventure, one fraught with risk, so we can overcome grave obstacles and prove to ourselves that we're courageous, heroic, selfless. - READ MORE
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SPECIAL EVENT THIS SUNDAY!
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A special day is before us this upcoming Sunday, October 11th! Our Racial Justice Forum is holding its inaugural event.
At the 10:30 Mass, Father Bill Watters, SJ and Father Tim Brown, SJ will join Father Jim Casciotti, SJ for a very special Mass that includes not only our usual rich liturgy but also special music and a blessing of the two new additions to the parish - a Crucifix of a very young Black Jesus and an exquisite piece of art depicting Our Lady of Guadalupe.
Following the Mass, will be a very special reception in Ignatian Hall - all are invited. In the Reeves Gallery, we are featuring a new exhibit entitled LOVE ONE ANOTHER. This exhibit and timeline highlights the history and the pursuit for social justice within our nation and through our own Catholic Christian community here at St. Ignatius in Baltimore. This exhibit is co-curated by Toni Moore-Duggan, Michael Duggan, and installed by David Cunningham.
As you pass through the Gallery into Ignatian Hall, you will find the "Reception." This event will include music, hospitality of fellowship and food, harmony - and as expressed by the poet, Claudia Rankine, 'imagination.' There will be tables hosted by many of our community partners, Cristo Rey Jesuit High School, Saint Ignatius Loyola Academy, St. Frances Academy, SS James and John School, just to name a few; there will also be resource tables hosted by: The Racial Justice Circle, Books about Race (presented by Loyola's Diversity Resource Library), and others.
Finally, we will offer to our guests a Foods and Beverages Offering - some of the usual fare and a special sampling of African-American inspired dishes - we are developing this sampling with the help of Loyola's Evergreen Catering. Put it in your schedule to join us for this kick off event of the Racial Justice Forum!
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IT'S TIME ONCE AGAIN
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 PASTORAL COUNCIL ELECTIONS
Fall is upon us, and it is once again time to seek candidates to serve on St. Ignatius' Pastoral Council. If you are interested in running for one of the two positions in November, or would like to nominate someone else, we would like to hear from you. To gain a basic understanding about the Pastoral Council as laid out by the Archdiocese of Baltimore, click here.
The Pastoral Council is an interactive, engaged, and committed focus group that meets monthly to plan, develop, assess, and coordinate ministries and services for the parish. Essentially, the council works with the pastor on matters of significance and growth for St. Ignatius Church. The time commitment as a member of the Pastoral Council varies from 4-10 hours per month.
As mentioned, you may either nominate yourself or someone else. A nominee must be a registered parishioner, age 18 or older, who has been confirmed in the Catholic Church.
Nominations must be made no later than Wednesday, October 28th. Candidates must attend an orientation session on the evening of October 28th. To nominate yourself or someone else, email any of the following members of the nominating committee: Chris Kuczynski (chair), Eric Clayton; Jessica Swing.
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UPCOMING EVENTS
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Prayer Walk With Bishop Madden for Peace In the City
- Tuesday, October 6th
 Please join Bishop Madden for his next prayer walk on Tuesday, October 6th at 5:30 PM at St. Peter Claver Church (1546 N. Fremont Ave). This is at the epicenter of the April uprisings. We can also say that this is now at the epicenter for efforts at rebuilding and reconciliation. The evening will begin with a light meal and end before 7:30 PM.
If you are interested in participating and would like to go with other members of St. Ignatius, we will gather at our church at 740 N. Calvert no later than 5:00 PM and will drive to St. Peter Claver Church. For those who need a ride, we will make the parish van available. So we can have a headcount for driving purposes, if you intend to participate, please notify us by emailing parish@st-ignatius.net. If you are going directly to St. Peter Claver Church, the parish has a parking lot just west of the church on Pennsylvania Avenue. There is also typically ample street parking in the area.
Young Adults - Rosary, Reflection and Reeses!
- Wednesday, October 7
 Celebrate the feast day of Our Lady of the Rosary in community with other young adults praying the rosary, and reflecting on the importance of prayer, Mary, and other devotions in our life, and exploring questions and non traditional approaches to prayer. We will meet in the Chapel of Grace on Wednesday, October 7th at 6:00 PM. Email alliclayton@st-ignatius.net with any questions.
A Day of Racial Justice Harmony
- Sunday, October 11
Following the 10:30 Mass. (See article box above)
Iņigo Book Group
- Tuesday, October 13
 Inigo Book Group will meet on Tuesday, Oct. 13 in Ignatian Hall to discuss "God's Hotel" by Victoria Sweet. The meeting begins with social time from 6:30-7:00 and is followed by the discussion until 8:30. The Nov.10 meeting is a planning session for 2016. All are welcome! Please note that there is no meeting in December. The January reading is "Transatlantic" by Column McCann and the meeting will be held on Jan. 12. Any questions - please contact Catherine Young at pianocate2@gmail.com.
Lecture: The Cry of the Earth - Part II (with Jack Haught)
 In June Pope Francis issued a stirring call to action for all of us to reexamine humanity's relationship with our creator and our planet and to save "our common home". His encyclical Laudato Si' covers much more than simply climate change, exploring subjects such as biodiversity, clean water and the disproportion effects of environmental degradation of the poor.
This fall St. Vincent, along with our co-sponsor St. Ignatius Catholic Community, will delve more deeply into the encyclical with a three-part speaker series, featuring three distinguished professors who have written about faith and the environment. On Wednesday, October 14th, part 2 will be presented: Science, Theology, and "Laudato Si". This lecture will be held at St. Vincent's Church. For more details, click here.
The Justice & Peace Committee
- Thursday, October 15
 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. This meeting will be in Ignatian Hall, beginning at 6:30 PM. For more detailed information click here.
On Friday, October 16 at 7:30 PM, St. Ignatius Catholic Community will show Pay It Forward, an inspiring and imaginative film that speaks directly to the greatest social problem and character disorder of our times - incivility. Wherever one looks - in the home, on the street, or at work - everyone is consumed with taking care of number one. Small acts of courtesy, it seems, are a thing of the past.
Pay It Forward dares to point us in a different direction, through an 11-year-old boy named Trevor, and his innovative "pay it forward" social studies project. It boldly reveals that kindness and putting others first are acts of moral beauty. It concretely proclaims that each person can make a difference in the world by doing good. And it reveals that although we'll probably never know the effects of our acts of compassion, that's okay. The reward is in the act itself. Tissues will be available.
- There is no charge for this event. Popcorn, snacks and beverages will be provided.
 Bread For the World Sunday - Sunday, October 18 On Sunday, October 18th, Saint Ignatius will be participating in Bread for the World Sunday - an occasion to raise awareness through prayer and solidarity in the effort to end hunger in Baltimore and throughout the world. During the Sunday liturgies, various prayers will be offered regarding the phenomenon of hunger. The poor box will be designated for No Kid Hungry Maryland - a local affiliate of a national campaign conducted by the non-profit Share Our Strength. Share Our Strength is dedicated to eradicating pervasive hunger among children, particularly through the promotion of after school meals programs. Following this year's Offering of Letters, Bread for the World Sunday offers parishioners the opportunity to engage in tangible action supporting childhood nutrition. Pope Francis reminds us that, "Poverty is the flesh of the poor Jesus, in that child who is hungry." Celebrate with us, as we pray and work to eliminate the scourge of hunger from our society.
Exhibit Opening & Artist's Talk with Brother Mickey O'Neill McGrath, - Monday, October 19 
Please join us on Monday, October 19th from 6 to 8 p.m. for a reception and artist talk from Brother Mickey O'Neill McGrath, OSFS, an Oblate from St. Frances de Sales. His paintings and illustrations are known nationally. His great storytelling and love for Catholic traditions are alive in his brilliant art. This event is our first weeknight reception this gallery season. To learn about this wonderful artist visit his site by clicking here.
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IN THE MEDIA
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How's Your Faith?: An Unlikely Spiritual Journey
 For David Gregory it began simply about a decade ago: "I wanted to be better.''
For much of the television journalist's life being better meant doing better: Better news stories. Better interviews. Better jobs. Better contracts. Better reputation.
But this was a departure because, as he put it, "For most of my life, faith was not a part of my vocabulary.''
Then, as often happens, life intervened. Marriage (to a woman raised as a Methodist). Children (who would need spiritual grounding). And much later, crisis (a high-profile firing from perhaps television's most vaunted news post). With the passage of years came a gradually evolving need for answers to the only questions that really matter. Why are we here? How can we serve? And the ultimate news-analysis assignment of all: What is the purpose of life? The child of a Jewish father and a Catholic mother, Gregory would not have an easy time finding the answers. By chance, George W. Bush, turning the table on Gregory, asked the newsman a question at one point: "How's your faith?'' - READ MORE- Listen to the David Gregory Podcast with America Magazine as he talks about his new book How's Your Faith? An Unlikely Spiritual Journey. - CLICK HERE
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