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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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In keeping with this Sunday being "All Saints Day", this week's
Truth Serum is entitled
What Does It Mean
to be A Saint. click here
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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 Vulnerable Families
In Crisis.
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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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On the Road Together - Seeking Reality
Carissimi,
I came across the following comments made by the Archbishop of Brisbane, Mark Coleridge, on the Synod now completed in Rome. I applaud him and invite you to read below:
The journalists also keep asking: "what will be the fruits of this Synod?" Even at this late stage, it's hard to say exactly. Certainly there'll be no great overturning of Church teaching in key areas. But there's likely to be a new creativity and commitment in the way we accompany married couples and families in all their diversity and at every step of their journey. There will also be an attempt to forge a new language - less negative, more in touch with reality, more comprehensible. In part, this will mean a more biblical language.
It's also come clearer to me in the Synod that, unless we're genuinely in touch with reality, we'll continue to speak and act in ways that don't communicate and therefore have no hope of evangelizing anyone...That will demand that we stay in touch with the messy reality of people's lives - the facts on the ground, however unsettling or uncomfortable we may find them.
One of the things about this Synod is that it's brought to light real differences among the bishops on important issues. It's no good denying the differences; we simply have to accept the fact and move on from there, together...That's why the Synod process itself has been an exercise in getting in touch with reality - in order to have a genuine basis on which to move forward. And that, I think, has been one of the Synod's fruits.
If you would like to read Archbishop Coleridge's further views from in his article On the Road Together - Seeking Reality, CLICK HERE.
By your side, in His Service,
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ALL SAINTS DAY
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Bishop Robert Barron Shares on All Saints Day
Sunday is "All Saints Day" - an observance in the Catholic Church, and in many other denominations around the world. But what is it, and what is its significance? Fr.Robert Barron, the newly appointed auxiliary bishop of the Archdiocese of Los Angeles, and known for his educational Word on Fire ministry shares great information on All Saints Day. |
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WE APPRECIATE YOU JOHN
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 John Shields is honored with GEDCO Award
Perhaps you recognize this face. Let us introduce you to St. Ignatius parishioner, John Shields. John is the owner of Gertrude's Restaurant at the Baltimore Museum of Art, as well as a chef, a television host and an author. What we also know is that John is a guy with a huge heart, and has just been selected as the recipient of the 2015 Compassion Award from GEDCO (Govans Ecumenical Development Corporation). The notice states that GEDCO is honoring him because "his genuine concern for populations in need provides strength and support to Baltimore's neighborhoods." If you know John, cheer him onward. To learn more about this year's GEDCO awards and the Thanksgiving Honoree Celebration night, CLICK HERE. You can learn more about John by visiting his homepage - CLICK HERE.
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OUR FATHERS
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What Remains Behind When They Leave?
By Brendan Busse, SJ
Our father left us. Not in the permanent, out-for-a-smoke-never-to-return, kind of way. He left us habitually; that is to say, with regularity. He left us outside of supermarkets and soccer games, hardware stores and nurseries. "Here's a shopping list," he'd say. "I'll be right here." We'd enter the store and then he'd go buy a newspaper, a Diet Coke for my mom, or just take a turn around the block, lost in thought. We'd come out of the store to realize that he wasn't as 'right there' as promised. He'd show up eventually but I grew accustomed to never really knowing when. It was less of a trauma than a character trait. That's our Dad. He leaves us. But we love him.
Only a few times can I remember actually being forgotten. Once, we were dropping my sister off at school when he gave me a check and asked me to run into the principal's office to pay some outstanding fees. I came out of the office to realize that the car was gone. With an hour-long commute ahead of them, and anxious to get on the road, my parents had momentarily forgotten that I was now in middle school, another school entirely, a school on the opposite side of town. - READ MORE
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THE NOVEMBER 8TH MASS THAT MAY NEED YOUR INPUT THIS WEEK
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On Sunday, November 8th, at the 10:30 AM Mass we will honor our beloved dead. Prayers will be offered for all those whose Funeral or Memorial Mass has been celebrated at St. Ignatius since November 1, 2014, and their names will be read aloud during the Prayer of the Faithful. In addition, the "Book of Remembrance" will be placed in the center aisle to allow family members and friends to enter the names of all the departed whom they would like to have remembered in prayer. This Sunday, November 1st (All Saints Day), the "Book of Remembrance" will be available in the narthex during the 9:00 and 10:30 Masses, and on the gallery table during the other Masses for the same purpose. At the Mass For Our Beloved Dead on November 8th, there will be special music from a traditional Requiem Mass. By way of background, Gabriel Fauré (1845-1924) began to compose his famous Requiem in the fall of 1887. Choirmaster at the fashionable church of the Madeleine in Paris, he sought to comfort the grieving by holding out the promise of eternal rest and peace for departed loved ones. It is in this spirit that we will feature selections from Fauré's Requiem during this Mass. We hope you will join us and invite your friends.
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COME TO THE CABARET TICKETS GO ON SALE THIS WEEKEND
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 Wine, Cheese, and a Cabaret Evening
Tickets are $25.00, and will be on sale after Mass beginning this weekend. Get your tickets right away because this event sells out QUICKLY!
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OUR OFFICE IS MOVING!
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Office Will Be Closed On Friday
We are moving our offices...but only across the street. Our new office address is 110 Madison Avenue (the cross street to Calvert). While we anticipate only having no phone or computer system on Friday, you know what can happen when you make a move. Grace, please...we are Jesus followers.
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UPCOMING EVENTS
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Embracing God's Gifts
- Tuesday, October 27  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 27th. This group is open to anyone interested in fostering support, maintaining communications, and encouraging social activities among diverse members of our parish. At this month's meeting we will conclude our discussion of Fortunate Families with a consideration of chapters 13-15. Please join our discussion of this uplifting text and bring impressions, questions and feedback regarding these chapters. Please participate with us even if you do not have a copy of the book or if you are unable to read the chapters in time before the meeting.
For more information, contact Gordon Creamer at themissionbridge@yahoo.com. To learn more about the Embracing God's Gifts Ministry, click here.
Lecture: The Cry Of Earth - Part III - Wednesday, October 28  This final lecture entitled An Integrating Vision: Ecology, Economics, Equity, will be held at St. Vincent de Paul Church, and is co-sponsored with St. Ignatius Catholic Community.
Pope Francis, in his Laudato Si' encyclical highlights the conjunction of ecology, economy, and equity in what he calls an integral ecology. From this perspective, working within the limits of nature can lead to thriving human societies. In contrast, he laments, exploiting the Earth without limits has led to destruction of ecosystems and increased human inequities. This final talk will explore how religious, educational and scientific communities can draw on the encyclical for assisting the flourishing of life.
This final lecture will be given by Yale Professor, Dr. Mary Evelyn Tucker, Ph.D. The design of the Laudato Si' Encyclical Speaker Series is to spread the message that Pope Francis so eloquently put forth in his encyclical.
These lectures will be held at: St. Vincent de Paul Church, 120 North Front Street Baltimore, Maryland 21202. Phone: 410-962-5078. For more information, click here. Concrete Rose: Pushing Past the Hopelessness of a Broken City - Monday, November 2  On Monday, November 2 at 7:30 PM the Racial Justice Forum of the Justice & Peace Committee will present Joshua Smith and a fascinating lecture entitled Concrete Rose: Pushing Past the Hopelessness of a Broken City. Both a Bible savvy and street smart social change advocate, Joshua will give a fresh grassroots perspective on issues affecting black Baltimore inner city youth, where the problems originated and practical solutions in which the church can play an integral part. Joshua has served as a youth mentor for the Indiana department of corrections, a street outreach worker focusing on anti-sex trafficking and recovery, and as the pastor of 'intentional living' for the Gallery Church in Baltimore. As a community activist, grassroots organizer, and youth advocate, Joshua is very passionate about the non-profit organization he has founded called "Concrete Rose" which focuses on mentoring, spiritual formation and workforce development for young black men in Baltimore City. Joshua and his wife Laurie live intentionally in the south-west inner-city of Baltimore. There is no cost for this event. To download event flyer, click here. Prayer Walk With Bishop Madden For Peace in the City - Tuesday, November 3  Please join Bishop Madden for his next prayer walk on Tuesday, November 3rd at 5:30 PM at St. Ambrose Church (4502 Park Heights Avenue). 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. Ambrose 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 Monday, November 2nd by emailing parish@st-ignatius.net.
Young Adults - Evening of Yoga and Meditation - Tuesday, November 3
 Relax, unwind, and get in touch with your body and spirit by joining the young adults in yoga and meditation. Yoga can be a great exercise not only physically, but also centering our minds and reminding us of the light within. This will be held in Ignatian Hall on Tuesday, November 3rd at 8:00 pm. All skill levels can join. Bring towel, water bottle, and yoga mat if you have one. Email alliclayton@st-ignatius.net with any questions.
Young Adult Retreat - "What's Next?" - November 7 & 8  "Transition" is the process of letting go of the way things used to be and taking hold of the way they are or will be. On November 7 & 8 at the Retreat and Conference Center at Bon Secours in Marriottsville, you will have an opportunity to connect and share with others yearning to reflect on the changes taking place in their lives. For more information about this Charis retreat with the theme "What Next?" go to the website by clicking here. To sign up, email Nick Stein nicholas_stein@bshsi.org.
Ignatian Morning of Reflection - Saturday, November 7 
On the first Saturday of the month, Ignatian Morning of Reflection are held. The theme this month is: Everything Is Connected, and Everything Belongs.These mornings are excellent opportunities to pull away from the hustle and bustle of daily life in order to "dial down" and quiet our hearts before God. Morning of Reflection is under the direction of Father Bob Hamm, S.J., Director of the Xavier House. He will guide us in an experience of Ignatian Spirituality starting at 8:45 AM and concluding at the 12:10 Mass. All are welcome.
Iņigo Book Group
- Tuesday, November 10
 Iņigo Book Group meets on the second Tuesday of the month. The meeting begins with social time at 6:30 PM and is followed by the discussion from 7:00-8:30. Our November gathering will be the planning meeting for the 2016 reading list. All are welcome to participate.There will be no meeting in December. Please contact Catherine Young at pianocate2@gmail.com with any questions.
Angels AND Shepherds: Sacred and Secular Music of France and England
- Tuesday, November 10
 Angels AND Shepherds: Sacred and Secular Music of France and England, a program of cantatas and sonatas of the galant 18th century, will be presented in our church on Tuesday, November 10, at 7:30 PM by Charm City Baroque, with soprano Kerry Holahan. The centerpiece of the program are Latin psalm settings by Mondonville for voice, violin, and harpsichord (so French, so fashionable!) Instrumental sonatas by Leclair and Boyce and a highly amusing cantata by Thomas Augustine Arne - "The Lover's Recantation" - complete this delightful franglais fete. Concert is free of charge but donations will be gratefully accepted.
The Justice & Peace Committee
- Thursday, November 12
 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.
Young Family Ministry: "Coffee, Cake, & Conversation" 
- Sunday, November 15
The Young Family Ministry gathering of "Coffee, Cake, & Conversation" will be held on November 15th after 10:30 Mass in Ignatian Hall. If you've missed some of the other gatherings throughout the year, this is an easy way to join in and meet some of the young couples and families in our community. We look forward to meeting young couples and the kiddos if you have them! Join us or RSVP to francesca.muhlbaier@gmail.com.
Winner of both the Grand Jury Prize for dramatic feature and the Audience Award for
U.S. dramatic film at the 2013 Sundance Film Festival, Fruitvale Station follows the true story of Oscar Grant (Michael B. Jordan), a 22-year-old Bay Area resident who wakes up on the morning of December 31, 2008 and feels something in the air. Not sure what it is, he takes it as a sign to get a head start on his resolutions: being a better son to his mother (Octavia Spencer), whose birthday falls on New Year's Eve, being a better partner to his girlfriend Sophina (Melonie Diaz), who he hasn't been completely honest with as of late, and being a better father to Tatiana (Ariana Neal), their beautiful four year-old daughter. Crossing paths with friends, family, and strangers, Oscar starts out well, but as the day goes on, he realizes that change is not going to come easily. His resolve takes a tragic turn, however, when BART officers shoot him in cold blood at the Fruitvale subway stop on New Year's Day. Oscar's life and tragic death would shake the Bay Area - and the entire nation - to its very core.
This film is hosted by the Young Adult Ministry of St. Ignatius Church.
- There is no charge for this event. Popcorn, snacks and beverages will be provided.
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