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Issue # 05042016 April 5, 2016
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A Syrian refugee carries a baby over the broken border fence into Turkey on June 14, 2015.
(AP/Lefteris Pitarakis)
Carissimi,
This coming Sunday, the 10th, you will have an opportunity to learn about the crisis in Syria that has displaced millions of people and fueled the persecution of Christians and other minorities. You will learn about what is happening here in Baltimore and what you can to aid and advocate for Syrian refugees. We are calling our Sunday event, "Syria: A Faith & Justice Response."
You will also learn about the mission Pope Francis has given the Society of Jesus to establish schools [that's what we do!] for refugee children. Any chance for peace in that region depends on giving young people the skills they need to thrive and hope for the future.
Fr. Tom Smolich, SJ, the world-wide director of Jesuit Refugee Service, will be with us, as well as a panel of parishioners and local advocates who are already reaching out here in the city.
There will be a special coffee hour after the 10:30 Mass, followed by the panel beginning around noon in the Chapel of Grace and going for an hour.
I hope that many of us will take this opportunity to learn, act, and advocate - which is also what we do as a Jesuit parish. See details below.
Much affection,
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On Sunday, April 10, following the 10:30 Mass in the the Chapel of Grace, the the Immigration Subcommittee of the St. Ignatius Justice and Peace Committee will host "Syria - A Faith and Justice Response" - an opportunity to learn about the Syrian Refugee Crisis.
Facilitating this event will be Fr. Tom Smolich, SJ, International Director of Jesuit Refugee Service. Also
participating will be Kevin Meadowcroft, Senior Program Manager for International Rescue Committee (IRC), and fellow parishioner Dr. Issam Cheikh, former President of the Arab- American Club of Maryland. This event will focus on three points - Learn, Act and Advocate. Read more.
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Bring Supplies This Weekend.
As you will hear at the Syria - A Faith and Justice Response event on Sunday, April 10th, the civil war in Syria has caused a major crisis as refugees flee for their lives. Up to 70,000 refugees a year resettle, find jobs and housing, and integrate into American life. In Baltimore, International Rescue Committee and other groups aid about 1,000 new refugees and humanitarian migrants per year. One of the great needs is for school supplies for Syrian refugee children.
To help the meet the need, St. Ignatius Catholic Community is collecting school supplies. Come join us for the event listed above, and bring your donations ( click here for list) to the Reeves Gallery when you come to church.
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Volunteer or Register for Ignatian 5K Saturday
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As race day approaches - THIS Saturday! - the Runners for Others Ignatian 5K needs volunteers for the event.
To volunteer - email Anne Haddad, anne.haddad1@gmail.com. Plan to arrive at Patterson Park by 8 AM. Saturday and allow time to find on-street parking. Loyola University Maryland will have a shuttle available if you prefer not to drive. Duties include passing out water to runners, directing them along the paths inside the park (no vehicle traffic!) and cheering them on. The event will be over by 11 AM.
To participate in the event: Register online by 8 PM Thursday, or at 8 AM. at Patterson Park on race day, Saturday, April 9, entering at the corner of Eastern and S. Linwood Avenues near the Pulaski Memorial.
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VIDEO | James Martin, S.J., reflects on the meaning of Easter: "'Christ is risen' means so much. It means that life triumphs over death. It means that suffering is never the end of the story. And it means that Jesus understands you. In other words, 'Christ is risen,' means everything."
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"My mom thinks she's got this Betty Crocker thing down!"
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Maryland Primary Elections are on April 26 - Be Well Informed!
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The upcoming April 26 primary election is quickly approaching. We wanted to give you the opportunity to be well-informed voters, particularly since many electoral races in Maryland are decided in the primary election. To facilitate this the Maryland Catholic Conference, which represents the public-policy interests of the Catholic Church in Maryland, surveyed the state's 2016 candidates for U.S. Senate and House of Representatives about their positions on issues of interest to Catholics. Here's the responses to responses to the survey - Click here.
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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
Jesuit Relief Service and their efforts towards Syrian Refugees.
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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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Friday, April 8 - 7:30 PM
Georgetown University Concert Choir - bringing a spring selection that includes music composed from the 9th Century to the present day. The choir will be performing selections from Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, Gabriel Fauré, and other classic and contemporary works. Admission is free and donations are welcome. Parishioners, alumni of Jesuit Universities (esp. Georgetown University), and all fans of classical music in the area are highly encouraged to attend the concert. A beautiful evening is ahead!
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Saturday, April 9 - 9:00 AM
Runners For Others: An Ignatian 5K - Show up and support your fellow parishioners as they help raise money for Jesuit causes. You can also be a virtual runner. For more information on the race, how you can participate, or how you can sponsor, click here.
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Sunday, April 10 - following 10:30 Mass
Syria: A Faith and Justice Response - On Sunday, April 10 the Immigration Subcommittee of our Justice and Peace Committee will host "Syria - A Faith and Justice Response" - an opportunity to learn about the Syrian Refugee Crisis. This event will occur immediately after the 10:30 Mass in the Chapel of Grace. Facilitating the event will be Fr. Tom Smolich, SJ who is the International Director of Jesuit Refugee Service. To learn more about this event, click here.
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Tuesday, April 12 - 5:30 PM
Bishop Madden's Prayer Walk for Peace in the City - Please join Bishop Madden for his next prayer walk on Tuesday, April 12 at 5:30 PM at Immaculate Conception Church ( 1512 Druid Hill Avenue, Baltimore MD 21217). The evening will begin with a light meal and end before 7:30 PM. Read More
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Tuesday, April 12 - 6:30 PM
The Inigo Book Group will meet on Tuesday, April 12 in the Parish Offices at 110 E. Madison Street to discuss "Sense and Sensibility" by Jane Austen. The meeting begins with social time at 6:30 - 7:00 which is followed by the discussion until 8:30. All are welcome. On May 10 the group will discuss "The Sense of an Ending" by Julian Barnes. Any questions? Please contact Catherine Young at pianocate2@gmail.com.
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Thursday, April 14 - 6:30 PM
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; advocate for economic justice and legislative initiatives, e.g. paid sick leave and affordable housing; and provide an environment that supports and advocates for racial justice, and develops diversity in our community. Read More
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Monday, April 18 - 7:30 PM
Lecture by William T. Miller, S.J., "Biblical Mercy" - William T. Miller, S.J. is the Adjunct Professor of Theology and Scripture at Loyola University Maryland. On Monday, April 18 at 7:30 PM he will give a lecture entitled Biblical Mercy: The Basic Biblical Image of Mercy in the Second Covenant. In this lecture Miller will discuss how the references to mercy in the Old Testament are often picked from the prophets or the psalms, but will explain why mercy should also be studied in larger contexts such as the book of Exodus. For more information, click here.
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Tuesday, April 19 - 6:45 PM
The Women of the New Testament group, which meets on the third Tuesday of the month, is concluding the discussion of 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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Thursday, April 21 - 7:00 PM
Baltimore Local Food & Brew - Young Adults are invited to an evening of local food and beer tasting on Thursday, April 21 at 7:00 PM! During this event, we will talk about Baltimore's strengths and hopes as we near the one-year anniversary of Freddie Gray's death and learn about how we as Catholic young adults can become more involved in promoting justice in our city. Location: Ignatian Hall.
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Sunday, April 24 - 2:30 PM
Cracking the Codes - The St. Ignatius Catholic Community Racial Justice Forum and the Young Adults Ministry will host an encore event in presenting the documentary Cracking the Codes: The System of Racial Inequity as an opportunity for a Racial Justice Dialogue Event. For more information, click here.
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Tuesday, April 26 - 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
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"I'm not married. I don't have a girlfriend. I don't have kids," said Mark Sanchez, in his first press conference as a Denver Bronco. "I just want to play ball and I want to win."
I always thought celibacy was weird, but maybe it's catching on...
Sanchez' new ethos reminds me of the way I often explain celibacy: appeal to pragmatism. Priests and religious, both men and women, aim to be available to so many people - the hundreds of students in a school, the thousands of young people on a college campus, or the many families that form a parish. They cannot possibly be present to all these people, the argument goes, if they are also committed to a spouse and kids. So they take a vow of celibate chastity. Read More
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Time Magazine
Jesus' Radical Easter Politics - Easter is a call to rise up and proclaim a community that will outlive all kingdoms "Jesus Christ is risen from the dead." These wondrous words have become so stale that we've perhaps forgotten how weird and how wonderful they truly are. Read More
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Rome Reports
Pope Francis launches special collection for the war victims in Ukraine - The Pope dedicated his reflection during the Regina Coeli to the war that is developing in Ukraine. "I am thinking of the ordeal of those who suffer the consequences of the violence in Ukraine: of those who continue to live in lands that are turned upside-down by hostilities that have caused thousands of deaths, and of those - over a million - who have been forced to leave due to the grave situation that persists." Read More
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Sojourners Magazine
9 Radical MLK Quotes to Remember on the Anniversary of His Assassination - Martin Luther King Jr. should make us all feel uncomfortable. Unfortunately, his legacy is too often invoked to support colorbindness, shallow forgiveness, and arguments that our society is post-racial. Read More
How Priscilla Paved the Way for Female Leaders - As a clergywoman and the departmental leader at an interfaith organization, I've been able to give voice to a variety of community needs. I've preached or spoken from different church pulpits (Catholic, Presbyterian, Methodist, and more) and have met with various individuals and groups at synagogues and meeting houses (Jewish, Quaker, Buddhist, and more). I've prayed in the public square, engaged other clergy and laity, and developed several interfaith poverty reduction initiatives. Read More
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America Magazine
Past Painfully Present:
The tricky business of remembering the Easter Rising
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How do we remember a story of the past? The writers of the Midrash agonized about where to begin a story; it is a serious question. Sometimes, depending on the story, it can be the difference between death and life.
Read More
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Relevant Magazine
The Parable of the Good Samaritan in the Era of Refugees
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In the single month of January 2016, at least 244 people-many of them children-died while trying to make it to Europe, fleeing violence, persecution and war in countries in the Middle East and North Africa. In Syria alone, (by some estimates) more than 470,000 people have been killed in five years of civil war that has devastated the country, displacing millions. Read More
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Commonweal
A Place at the Table:
The Story of 'Catholic Women Speak'
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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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