Issue: #11042015
November 4, 2015
ST. IGNATIUS WEBPAGE

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TRUTH SERUM

Transitioning from "All Saints Day" to our "Remembering Our Beloved Dead Mass" is really the same theme. In light of that fact this week's Truth Serum is entitled:  Why All Saints Day Matters 
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POOR BOX COLLECTION

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

Attached is the listing for the music selections
at next Sunday's
10:30 Mass.
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WORLD WATCH

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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 Jimmy Casciotti at his First Communion in 1956 with mom, Dolly. 
 
Remembering Our Beloved Dead

Carissimi,

All Souls Day this year is special one for me, because on last April 18th my mother died. The past months have been a time of treasuring the memories, graces, and lessons of being Dolly's child. I have such a sense of passing on her life to you, especially when I preach. Sorrow lessens. Gratitude grows.
 
I see her at 6:15 on a dark, snowy winter morning, peering into the unplowed street, watching for her ride to the Sylvania plant. Bundled up over her white uniform, wearing red lipstick, a bandana on her head and boots on her feet, she is holding her purse and paper-bag lunch in her gloved hands-unaware that I am watching her.  
 
Unaware that what it means to be a parent is dawning on me: You get up in the morning, put on your work clothes, and do what needs to be done for the people you love-love shown in wordless deeds.
 
It's not the particular work that you do, but why, how well, and for whom you do it that makes your life generative and honorable. I know where I'm from. I hope I wear my uniform with the same dignity.
 
I hope that during these days you will remember your beloved dead and let grief yield to gratitude and to new life for others.
 
At every Eucharist, we are in communion with all those who have shared self-forgetting love with us, until we meet them again in the world prepared for us, where tears are no more.
 
Eternal rest grant unto them, O Lord. And let perpetual light shine upon them!
 
By your side, in His Service,
  
 
 
 
FOR ALL THE SAINTS...
A Great Hymn of Faith 
I remember growing up in church singing the great anthem of the faith: For All the Saints, Who From Their Labors Rest. At the time I certainly did not comprehend all of the magnificent themes packed into this hymn...the "great cloud of witnesses" that have gone before us; the proclamation of the Gospel; the summation of the whole Christian life - the trials, tribulations, labors and struggles - all the way to the end and beyond - with the eschatological consummation of the Parousia - as Christ comes to establish His ultimate rule and reign. As I've anticipated the upcoming Remembrance of Our Beloved Dead Mass, the verses of this beautiful hymn have filled my mind and voice once more. I found a lovely article about it online, by Msgr. Charles Pope. Pope actually wrote it for the All Saints Day celebration that we've just experienced.  I thought it fitting to share it in light of the upcoming remembrance of our own beloved 'saints' that have entered into that glorious eternal dimension with Jesus. I hope you enjoy reading it too.

 
 


For All The Saints 
Video: For All The Saints

By Msgr. Charles Pope 

As we approach the Feast of All Saints this Sunday, we do well to meditate on one of the great English hymns, "For All the Saints." It is a wide and sweeping vision of the Church Militant and the Church Triumphant. Its imagery is regal and joyful, its poetry majestic and masterful. A vivid picture is painted in the mind as the wondrous words move by. To me it is a masterpiece. Many people know the opening line, but most have never sung it all the way through and thus miss its wondrous portrait. A number of years ago I committed words of this hymn to memory, very much in the spirit of my father, who loved to memorize things that moved him.

Let's spend a few moments reflecting on this masterwork. It was written in 1864 by William Walsham How, an Anglican Bishop. Ralph Vaughan Williams set it to a stirring melody in 1906. I love to play this hymn at the organ since it has a challenging but exciting "walking base" played by the feet and big rich chords in the hands. In his recent outreach to the Anglicans the Pope speaks of the liturgical, spiritual, and pastoral traditions of the Anglican Communion as a "precious gift" and "treasure to be shared". This hymn from the Anglican tradition is surely one of those treasures. Permit me to set forth each verse and then comment. - READ MORE 
GET THE KLEENEX...
At 16, A Monster Got Her Pregnant. 77 Years Later, She Meets The Baby She Gave Up.

I
n 1928, 16-year-old Minka Disbrow was on a picnic in the woods when she was assaulted and raped. Suddenly, this innocent farm girl was pregnant and terrified. The baby was secretly born, named Betty Jane, and placed for adoption.

For decades, Minka wrote letters trying to receive updates on her daughter. She kept loving and praying for Betty Jane, even though she never thought they'd meet again.
Nearly 80 years later, Minka whispered a prayer: "Lord, I'd like to see Betty Jane before I die. I promise I won't bother her or interrupt her life. I just want to lay eyes on her." Unbeknownst to Minka, a judge was releasing the sealed adoption records to her 77-year-old daughter. Soon, Minka's phone would ring with the news she'd been secretly hoping for.

Watch the amazing video below to watch the reunion between mother and daughter.

Video: Mother Meets Daughter For First Time After 77 Years 
Video: Mother Meets Daughter For First Time After 77 Years



Written by Cathy LaGrow (Minka's granddaughter), The Waiting is a book that tells this incredible story, bringing three generations of family together over the course of a century. It's an unforgettable true story of enduring love and the power of prayer. In 2006, just after the birth of her first baby, Cathy and her family learned the secret her grandmother Minka had been carrying for almost eight decades. You can purchase a copy of The Waiting by clicking this link
WE'VE MOVED!
We've moved our offices...but we're just across the street!
We are now in our new offices...which are just across the street from our old offices. The street address of our new offices is 110 E. Madison Street. If you mail something to the church, we are continuing to use the address of the church building to receive our mail. All mail should go to 740 N. Calvert Street, Baltimore, MD 21202.
YOUR 2015 PASTORAL COUNCIL CANDIDATES


The Nominating Committee of the St. Ignatius Pastoral Council is pleased to present the 2015 slate of candidates for the upcoming election:    
  • Donna Egbulen
  • Janet Miller
  • Bob Moore
  • Kathleen Talty
  • Lauren Kelly-Washington
To learn about the function of the Pastoral Council, click here

Elections will take place Nov. 14 and 15, and Nov. 21 and 22 -- the third and fourth weekends of November. Traditionally we have voted by paper ballots, which we will have available again this year. We are, however, providing on-line voting again this year. Of the five listed candidates you will be able to vote for two. We will send the ballot and easy voting instructions on Nov. 14 at 12:01 AM. For now... meet the candidates by clicking here
"COME TO THE CABARET" TICKETS GOING QUICKLY!
Wine, Cheese, and a Cabaret Evening  
A perennial favorite here at St. Ignatius, Come to the Cabaret: A Cabaret Evening of Light Opera and Standards will be presented by the Saint Ignatius Quartet and Cantor on Saturday, November 21, starting at 7:30 PM in Ignatian Hall. We will be treated to a night of light opera, Broadway and the top 40 - everything from Rodgers and Hammerstein to Tom Waits! While you're enjoying the concert, you can sit back, relax, and enjoy some wine, cheese, fruit and dessert.

Tickets are $25.00, and will be on sale after Mass again this weekend. Get your tickets right away because this event sells out QUICKLY!
START YOUR CHRISTMAS SHOPPING
       - FOR THE GREATER GOOD

Cottage in the Church

by Andraya Dolbee

Cottage in the Church - a market place featuring goods made by low/no income women in Baltimore and beyond, and the organizations that serve them, takes place on Sunday, December 6 after every morning Mass in Ignatian Hall. 

Sponsored by the St. Ignatius Justice and Peace Subcommittee, Justice Issues Especially Pertaining to Women, the idea came about as members discussed Pope Francis' recent comments disparaging women's pay inequity.  While agreeing whole-heartedly with the sentiment, Women's Justice Subcommittee members wondered if pay inequity wasn't more of a big problem for women on Wall Street, but maybe the least of the problems for the women of Carey Street.

Wanting to ease the pathway to earning power of local women, members came up with the idea of offering St. Ignatius space free of charge to women with hand created wares to sell - a way to gather the cottage industries existing in isolated row homes and apartments and share our warm, dry communal space with plenty of customers parading through after every Mass. - READ MORE 
UPCOMING EVENTS
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 [email protected].
 
Ignatian Mornings of Reflection
- Saturday, November 7  
On the first Saturday of the month, Ignatian Mornings 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.

Remembering Our Beloved Dead - Special Mass 
- Sunday, November 8 
On Sunday, November 8th, at the 10:30 AM Mass we will honor our beloved dead. Prayers will be offered for all those parishioners who died and 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. At the Mass For Our Beloved Dead there will be special music from a traditional Requiem Mass. By way of background, Gabriel Faur� (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 Faur�'s Requiem during this Mass.  We hope you will join us and invite your friends.  
 
I�igo Book Group 
- Tuesday, November 10 
I�igo 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 [email protected] 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 [email protected].
View Trailer - CLICK HERE
Download Flyer - CLICK HERE 
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. 
IN THE MEDIA
 



John Boehner
on The Power of the Holy Spirit
The Power of the Holy Spirit - Speaker John Boehner
The Power of the Holy Spirit - Speaker John Boehner

 Former House Speaker John Boehner, R-Ohio, explained how he decided to resign in a video posted to Twitter Thursday, and he said a question from "Face the Nation" host John Dickerson helped him realize the motivation behind his decision.

Just two days after his surprise resignation announcement, and just three days after Pope Francis' historic address before a Joint Session of Congress, Boehner arrived at the CBS News Washington D.C. bureau for an interview on September 27.

"After I make my announcement...I went down and did 'Face the Nation,'" Boehner recalled in the video posted Thursday. "We went through all the questions, and why, and how. And we get to the second to last question, and Dickerson says, 'You know, the pope was there on Thursday...do you think the power of the Holy Spirit brought you to this decision?'"

"And I mumbled out some answer," Boehner continued. "But the question kept bothering me and bothering me...I thought about it Sunday. I thought about it Monday. I thought about it Tuesday."

"And then on Wednesday... Cardinal Wuerl [of the Washington Archdiocese] came to see me, brought me a gift commemorating the pope's visit," Boehner explained, "I asked Cardinal Wuerl, I said, 'Your eminence, you probably didn't see this news show on Sunday, but I did this news show. And the question was about the power of the Holy Spirit. And this question's been bothering me ever since.' And Cardinal Wuerl says, 'Well, John, you know we don't normally recognize the power of the Holy Spirit except in retrospect.'"

"And then instantly, all the dots lined up," Boehner said, making the sign of the cross.



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