Editor's Note: Next Weekend's Gospel Reflection (Third Sunday of Easter) will be Luke 24:35-48 where Jesus Appears to the Disciples. Here's a nice reflection on that passage - JCO | |
A Very Pleasant Surprise - Luke 24:36-49 | |
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by Rev. Bruce Goettsche
Many years ago now there was a program on television called, “Gomer Pyle USMC". Gomer was a good old country boy who was in the Marines. The story line of the show revolved around the way Gomer drove his Sergeant, Vince Carter crazy. Gomer was a good man but . . . he was different. One of Gomer’s favorite sayings was “Surprise, Surprise, Surprise”. I take this trip down memory lane because I believe if Gomer Pyle had been present during the event we read about in our text today, I am sure he would have said those very words.
It had been a long and emotionally exhausting day. The day began with the disciples feeling that numbness that comes with losing someone you love. Soon their minds were spinning with reports of the empty tomb. As the day progressed they heard reports from people claiming to have seen Jesus.
Imagine how their minds must have spun. They were filled with questions: What’s going on? Has He truly risen? Are these hallucinations? Is it a ghost that they are seeing? Deep down I’m sure they wanted to believe it was all true. But I suspect they were afraid to believe out of fear of being disappointed again. This is where we pick up our story. READ MORE
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By Baltimore Sun Editorial Board
PUBLISHED: March 31, 2024 at 5:00 a.m. | UPDATED: March 31, 2024 at 2:14 p.m.
The Baltimore Sun is pleased to announce the 2024 class of inductees into our Business and Civic Hall of Fame, chosen for their leadership and community endeavors. We will honor these 11 accomplished individuals at an awards banquet to be held at The Center Club in Baltimore on June 6 and in a special section to be published shortly thereafter.
(Editors Note: Listed in the article are blurbs about the 11 inductees, which we won't list here...but guess who is one of them? Our own Fr. Watters!)
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William J. Watters
William J. Watters, a Jesuit priest, founded three tuition-free or very low-cost private schools in Baltimore City for under-resourced students, including the Loyola School, which opened in 2017 (and from which he retired as president in March); the Cristo Rey Jesuit High School, which opened in 2007; and St. Ignatius Loyola Academy, which opened in 1993.
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Therefore...Because we are so proud! Sunday, April 28, 2024, after the 10 AM. Mass we will have cake and refreshments to acknowledge Fr. Watters and this wonderful honor!
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The Hospitality committee of Saint Ignatius Church is a ministry that supports various parish events throughout the year to help promote community and fellowship.
We are a team of parishioners that help in the organization by preparing food, serving and clean up of parish events where food is served.
These events include a reception after the 10:00 AM & 6:00 PM Masses, St. Ignatius Feast Day Celebration, Thanksgiving, Christmas, New Years, Easter, and various other events throughout the year.
We are a ministry that provides a warm and welcoming environment to all who attend these events! We are looking for people we can call upon who are willing to be regular volunteers for Sundays or Events.
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From the Environmental Justice Committee | |
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In the Reeves Gallery
Immediately after the 10:00 AM Mass.
Variety of beneficial plants for bees, butterflies, and moths in sunny and shady locations.
CASH and CREDITED ACCEPTED
Net Proceeds to be donated to the Chesapeake Bay Foundation and its work in the Bay and the surrounding waters after the tragic Key Bridge Collapse
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Tuesday, April 9
@7:00 pm - 8:30 pm
St. Ignatius Reading & Discussion Group
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Thursday, April 11
@6:00 pm - 7:30 pm
Justice & Peace Meeting
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Sunday, April 14
@11:15 am - 1:00 pm
Embracing God's Gifts
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Sunday, April 21
@11:00 am - 1:00 pm
Native Plant Sale
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Wednesday, May 1
@ 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm
Environmental Justice Committee Meeting
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Friday, May 3
@ 8:00 am - 11:00 am
First Friday Adoration and Benediction
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Editor's Note: We received the following letter from the Jesuits of Haiti about the terror in the capital on Monday April 1, when gangs belonging to the “viv ansan'm coalition” attacked the Palais National, the seat of power. Thought we would share it with you so that you can be aware and pray for them. - JCO | |
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Port-au-Prince, le 2 Avril, 2024
A day of terror in the capital on Monday April 1, when gangs belonging to the “viv ansan'm coalition” attacked the Palais National, the seat of power. 5 police officers were wounded, according to informed sources, and it is difficult to say whether there were any casualties among the bandits. The panic was total yesterday.
On Monday, armed gangs attacked other institutions, including the “Petit Séminaire Collège St Martial” – school administered by the Holy Spirit priests - where two of them trapped inside were evacuated only late in the evening. READ MORE
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Volunteer Ministry Opportunity | |
One of the gifts of being a patient at Mercy Hospital is the opportunity to receive the sacrament of Holy Communion every day. This is only possible if the Pastoral Care department has volunteer Eucharistic Ministers. They are seeking additional volunteers for Tuesdays and Fridays. There is training and shadowing, and it does require a regular commitment. If anyone is interested in volunteering or learning more, they should email PastoralCare@mdmercy.com. Our parishioner, Liz Lacovara, is also happy to speak with anyone to share her experiences as a weekly volunteer and why she recommends it as a meaningful way to connect our faith to our community. | |
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Seek The City to Come – SAVE THE DATES
The Archdiocese of Baltimore will hold 2 Open Sessions: Thursday, April 25 and Tuesday, April 30 6:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. to present draft models of the parish sites in Baltimore City and to solicit feedback. Sessions are open to the public.
Locations are yet to be determined. Announcement will be made available shortly. Check Seek the City to Come website for more information.
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POOR BOX
This month's collection:
Families affected by
the Key Bridge Disaster.
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PRAYER LIST
Pray for those who are sick
and on our Prayer List.
Click here for Prayer Listt
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Catholics Donate Nearly $50,000 in Emergency Bridge Relief Appeal | |
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by George P. Matysek Jr.
Within 24 hours after Archbishop William E. Lori asked Catholics throughout the Archdiocese of Baltimore to support twin emergency relief funds for those affected by the Francis Scott Key Bridge collapse, nearly $50,000 has been raised in online donations. READ MORE
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More than 600 men urged to ‘mind the gap’ at Catholic men’s conference | |
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by George P. Matysek Jr.
Edward Sri, a prolific author and senior vice president of apostolic outreach with FOCUS (Fellowship of Catholic University Students), suggested that men should constantly be thinking about the gaps in their lives and then work to close them. READ MORE
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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.
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