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Issue # 14032016 March 14, 2016
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Carissimi,
As Holy Week begins, I draw your attention to the banners we recently put up on the corner of Calvert and Madison. Notice the Jesuit sunburst with the name of Jesus at the center. Notice the colors of the rays. They represent our parishioners-men, women, children, young and old, of differing races, nationalities, and sexual orientations.
It is the Lord himself who gathers us-in all of our diversity-into one around the Eucharistic Table. Note that one side of the banner says, "One in Christ", for so we are.
It is the Lord himself who sends us out to share the joy of the Gospel. Note that the other side says, "A People for Others," for so we must strive to be.
We believe that diversity shared with love and respect enriches all of us, unites us in adoration, and makes us more compassionate and creative in service.
Finally, I want to personally invite you to attend our Lenten Communal Penance Service this Wednesday at 7:30 PM in the church. (see video).
Priests will be available to celebrate the Sacrament of Reconciliation with you individually. More than that, it is a beautiful thing to spend a quiet hour praying for each other, preparing to celebrate together Holy Week and the Paschal Feast.
My prayers. My respect. My affection. |
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Veiling Crucifixes and Crosses during Passiontide
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In Roman Catholic tradition, St. Ignatius Catholic Church covers all crosses and the crucifix in the sanctuary at the end of Lent and during Holy Week. The practice, which likely originated in ninth century Germany, serves the psychological purpose of drawing attention to Christ's redemptive sacrifice commemorated throughout Holy Week and especially on Good Friday.
Fr. Casciotti brings insight saying: "Following ancient custom, the crucifixes in the church are covered so that the faithful notice the absence of the familiar image and are drawn to meditate on the meaning of it in preparation for the Celebration of the Lord's Passion on Good Friday. John's account of the Passion ends with the body of Jesus laid in a new tomb, after which we venerate the unveiled 'wood of the cross, on which hung the salvation of the world.'"
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First, a video by Fr. Robert Barron giving Insights about Palm Sunday - the history, the pageantry, the kickoff of the last week of Jesus' time before his death and resurrection. On Palm Sunday the crowd wants to crown him as their King. In just a few short days they will be shouting to have him killed as a common criminal.
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From the Archives: A Wee Little Background On Ireland's Most Beloved Saint
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Thursday is St. Patrick's Day...and what of it?
Green beer, green food, green clothes. Is there more to Saint Patrick's Day?
It's a day to rival New Year's Eve and Mardi Gras. In cities all over the world, from Dublin to Sydney to Tokyo, people flock to the streets to celebrate all things Irish and to indulge in parades, beer, and the color green. In fact, some of a child's earliest memories might even be getting pinched for failing to wear green on March 17-known across the globe as Saint Patrick's Day. But how did this simple feast day, which originated on a small island in the Northern Atlantic in honor of a local celebrity, become a widespread celebration that spans the globe?
The History of Saint Patrick's Day
The legacy of Saint Patrick (approximately 385-461 AD) is found, in part, in the celebration of his Saint's Day, which corresponds to the day of his death, March 17. This day was originally celebrated only in Ireland and was considered a more somber day of remembrance than its modern incarnation.
Around the ninth and tenth centuries, over four hundred years after Saint Patrick's death, the people of Ireland began to celebrate a feast day to honor him and his missionary efforts in Ireland. Though a feast day certainly marked a time of remembrance for what the saint did, it also granted a reprieve from work and provided a church-condoned reason for celebrating-albeit in moderation.
This is a key element to why Saint Patrick's Day became so important to practicing Christians. March 17 falls during the Christian season known as Lent. During Lent, Christians historically gave up something for a period of forty days (excluding Sundays) until Easter. Saint Patrick's Day essentially provided an extra "Sunday" where the self-imposed restrictions of Lent were lessened. Read More
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Reeves Gallery New Showing Next Weekend
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Cristo Rey Jesuit High School of Baltimore to display student artwork at new exhibit
Opening - March 20
The St. Ignatius Reeves Gallery will be hosting a gallery exhibit of student art from Cristo Rey Jesuit High School in Baltimore. The exhibit, called Creative Spirits, is curated by Dan Shapiro, the art instructor at Cristo Rey. The work will highlight crafts, drawings, portraits, sculptures, and puppets from Shakespeare's Romeo and Juliet shadow play. We are so excited to host a show highlighting the accomplishments of these students through their high school art courses and academic arts integration classes.Stop by after Mass to view this exhibit!
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If you are planning to go...you must register now!
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Weekend Retreat at Loyola on the Potomac
April 22 - 24
Join our parishioners for the April 22-24 weekend retreat at Loyola on the Potomac, Faulkner, MD, for "The Way." Based on the methodology and content of the Spiritual Exercises of St. Ignatius of Loyola, this retreat is conducted in an atmosphere of prayerful silence and includes generous amounts of time for prayer, personal reflection and the cultivation of a deep relationship with God. More Info.
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Tuesday, March 15 - 6:45 PM
Women of the New Testament which meets on the third Tuesday of the month, is currently discussing Reading 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 6:45 PM in the Conference Room at the Parish Offices (110 East Madison Street).
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Wednesday, March 16 - 7:30 PM
Lenten Penance Service - This year's service for parishioners of St. Ignatius, St. Vincent de Paul, & Corpus Christi will be held at St. Ignatius Church at 7:30 PM on Wednesday, March 16th. Included will be the opportunity to celebrate the Sacrament of Reconciliation individually with a priest. Please view this video , put together by our staff and parishioners that encourages you to give it a try if you never have or it's been a long time.
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Monday, March 21- 8 PM
Young Adults Yoga - Rejuvenate your mind, body, and spirit through yoga! Young Adults are invited to a free one-hour yoga session, appropriate for all levels. Yoga is an exercise that combines physical fitness with spiritual awareness, honoring the light of God in each one of us. This Yoga Session will be held in Ignatian Hall.
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Tuesday, March 22 - 7 PM
Embracing God's Gifts - You are invited to join members of our gay and lesbian community in the Parish Offices at 110 E. Madison Street at 7:00 PM on the 4th Tuesday of each month. This group is open to anyone interested in fostering support, maintaining communications, and encouraging social activities among diverse members of our parish. For more information, contact Gordon Creamer at themissionbridge@yahoo.com. To learn more about the Embracing God's Gifts Ministry click here.
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March 19 & 20, Palm Sunday
- Masses: 4:30 PM (Saturday), 8:00, 9:00, 10:30 AM, 6:00 PM
- Reception in Ignatian Hall after 9:00 and 10:30 Masses
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday
March 24, Holy Thursday
- 7:30 PM - Mass of the Lord's Supper, followed by private adoration in the chapel until 10 PM
March 25, Good Friday
- Reconciliation and Private Prayer 11:30 A M - 3 PM
- Stations of the Cross: Noon
- Liturgy of the Passion: 7:30 PM
March 26, Holy Saturday
- 7:30 PM - Easter Vigil Service, followed by fellowship in Ignatian Hall
March 27, Easter Sunday
- Masses: 8:00, 9:00, 10:30 AM, 6:00 PM (9:00 Radio Mass will be a full hour long)
- Reception in Ignatian Hall after 9:00 and 10:30 Masses
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There will be an Easter Egg Hunt in Gonzaga Hall for the young children after the 10:30 Mass.
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Worship with Offerings, Liturgy, and Prayer for Others
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POOR BOX
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's10:30 Mass.
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PERSECUTED CHRISTIAN REPORT
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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Vatican Television releases never-before-seen footage of Pope Francis' election
On March 13, 2013 the world's eyes were glued on the Vatican. The Sede Vacante produced lasting images, like Benedict XVI leaving the Vatican by helicopter.
But, behind the impressive images, the men and women of the Vatican Television Center worked in overdrive. After all, it was their responsibility to bring viewers around the world into the middle of the action.
That proved challenging, but not impossible. What people didn't see were the rehearsals before, especially for the start of the conclave.the tree. Read More
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Sojourners Magazine
Jesus, Justice Fatigue, and Why Being Black Is Exhausting - Several days ago I was asked by a local news reporter what my response was to the report that Donald Trump, the leading vote getter in the Republican Presidential primary, waffled on whether or not to denounce the support of widely known white supremacist David Duke. Read More
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America Magazine
The 2016 Race Problem - Two carloads of Mississippi teens drove into Jackson for no other reason than to beat up the first black person they came across. It was not the first excursion to what the boys called "Jafrica," where they would target vulnerable African-Americans who were not likely to go to the police. But this time the victim would not remain nameless. Read More
Apple Versus F.B.I. - How much technological assistance should the government be able to compel in an investigation, and at what risk to privacy? On March 1, both Apple executives and the director of the Federal Bureau of Investigation testified about this question before the House Judiciary Committee. Read More | |
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Commonweal Magazine
Those Tiaras! Those Gowns! -
After Sunday, I will never again see a servant measure a dinner-table setting with a ruler. The sight has become rather familiar to me from the credit sequence that has opened Downton Abbey for the past six seasons. Read More
Catholic Republicans are Implicated in the Rise of Donald Trump -Writing in National Review Online, the leading bastions of American Catholic Republicans-led appropriately by Robbie George and George Weigel-lay out an urgent appeal to their fellow Catholics to oppose Donald Trump. Read More
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Religion News Service
Notre Dame Rebukes Ugly Politics, Gives Award to Biden and Boehner - (RNS) Vice President Joe Biden and former House Speaker John Boehner, devout Catholics and longtime political foes, will share a prestigious honor from the University of Notre Dame in a pointed rebuke to the polarization and ugliness of American politics shown perhaps most vividly in the Republican nominating contest currently led by Donald Trump. Read More
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Catholic News Agency
Pope: New Annulment Process Has an 'Eminently Pastoral' Goal - On Saturday Pope Francis told participants in course on the streamlined annulment process that the main goal of the new norms is pastoral, and seeks to reach out to families suffering from a broken marriage. Read More
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National Catholic Reporter
Stephen Colbert Brings His Catholicism to TV Masses - One difference between Stephen Colbert's profile on Comedy Central and on CBS was encapsulated in an exchange he had in October with HBO talk show host Bill Maher. Read More |
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READER NOTIFICATION:
"Parish: the thought" is a publication of St. Ignatius Catholic Community, Baltimore. Each edition contains articles and news feeds that are included for awareness of current topics in our world today. The positions expressed by outside authors and news feeds are theirs alone, and do not necessarily reflect the views, opinions or positions of St. Ignatius Catholic Community or its staff.
- This e-zine was compiled by John C. Odean
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