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Issue # 0209
2017
May 9
, 2017
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Carissimi,
This Sunday at the 10:30 Mass, eleven of our young parishioners, Kate Johnson Carey, Lila Engelke, Jayden Gordon, Diego Krueger, Nicholas Lane, Ava Linehan, David Micciche, Heath O'Doherty, Lucas Pilz, William Sheridan, and James Vey, will receive Holy Communion for the first time.
Their parents and one of our wonderful catechists, Faith Ward, have lovingly prepared them for this step in their journey of faith, this step in their pilgrimage of life.
I'm especially grateful to Faith for her advice and counsel on how we might strengthen our program and better support parents in passing on the Faith to their children.
Children are a blessing for our parish because they bring out the best in us. Children engage us in handing on faith and protecting and nourishing life and all that is humane.
I see this in the way we welcome young parents and their toddlers, even with the occasional melt-down. I see our elders funding education for disadvantaged kids of all kinds. I see heaps of school supplies collected. I see people who advocate for the end of child hunger, for immigration reform that protects children. I see Fr. Watters, aided by the expertise and generosity of so many parishioners, soon to open an early learning center here at St. Ignatius.
Let us continue to deepen our own love for the Eucharist. Let us commit ourselves to be examples of faith and compassion to inspire the children of our parish and all those given into our care.
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This Sunday is Mother's Day....
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Mother's Day is observed by many as a joyful day of celebration, a time when we hardworking mothers can have a chance to put our feet up, relax, be treated to breakfast in bed, a special lunch or dinner, or simply be given special consideration.
We might receive gifts lovingly chosen or perhaps handmade by our children and partners. The day may hold special times set aside for visiting with or talking to our mothers, perhaps making up for time we have been apart or busy with our lives. The idea of Mother's Day in our
culture
is painted as brightly and sentimentally as any Hallmark commercial.
For many, however, Mother's Day can be a painful and difficult day. Women whose children have died at any age, women experiencing infertility, women who have had miscarriages, people whose mothers have died-for these and others, Mother's Day can be a day of
sadness
and loss.
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Memories Still To Be Made
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A Thought For Those Who Love Someone With Alzheimer's Disease
The following video was sent to me by my friend Kelly. His mom is 88 years old and lives in an assisted living home. She has Alzheimer's but he says that "she can still play and sing better than anyone in my eyes." He realized while he was singing with her the other night that he had never videoed them singing together, so he decided to captured a couple of songs for posterity. He said
"Most days I miss her," he said, "but she always comes back to me when we sing."
I thought that it was a beautiful reminder that there are still some lovely memories to be made for those who are losing someone before they are actually gone.
Director of Communications
Video: Kelly and Mom
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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's
10:30 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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Tuesday, May 9 - 6:30 PM
The Iñigo Book Group will meet on Tuesday, May 9 at 6:30 PM in the Church Offices at 110 E. Madison St. to discuss the book
Nora Webster by Colm Toibin. Consumed by grief following the death of her husband, Nora Webster struggles to remain afloat and to resist the impulse to withdraw into her own sadness.
Click here for more information. Please contact Theresa Chaklos at
[email protected] if you have questions
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Thursday, May 11 - 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 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. Come join us at our monthly meeting in Ignatian Hall.
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Tuesday, May 16 - 6:45 PM
The Women of the New Testament ministry is beginning a new book this month: Women in Church History by Joanne Turpin. It's a good time to join the group. Read the first four chapters (they are short) and join us. We explore the diverse roles of women in the early church by studying and discussing the Old Testament, the New Testament, other writings and practices of the early church, and scholarly commentary on these sources. In the light of this process, the group-women and men-pray to discern the roles to which women (and men) are being called in the contemporary church. Our meetings take place on the third Tuesday of each month. The gathering begins at 6:45 PM. The meeting takes place from 7 - 8:30 PM in the Parish Office Conference Room at 110 E. Madison Street. Our committee chair is Melody Gordon-Healy, [email protected].
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Wednesday, May 17 - 7 PM
Join the Young Adult Ministry for our next Local Beer and Food Night on Wednesday, May 17th at 7:00 PM! This will be hosted in the garden behind 102 E Madison Street (if weather is bad, it will be in Ignatian Hall). We will be sampling different local beers and favorite Baltimore foods. For further information contact Alli Clayton at [email protected]. See you there!
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Friday, May 19 - 7:30 PM
Friday Night Movie - On Friday, May 19 at 7:30 PM, the Justice & Peace Immigration Subcommittee will present God Grew Tired of Us, a 2006 award-winning documentary about three of the 'Lost Boys of Sudan'. It chronicles the arduous journey of John Bul Dau, Daniel Pach and Panther Bior from their native Sudan to Ethiopia and eventually to the US. For complete information, click here.
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Saturday, May 20 - 8:45 AM
I
gnatian Morning of Reflection - 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. This month's focus is
"Who do you say I am? - A Journey Inward." The meeting, held in Ignatian Hall, runs from 8:45 AM - Noon and is presented by Fr. Bob Hamm S.J. and Toni Moore- Duggan. All are welcome.
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Sunday, May 21 - 9:45 AM
Respect for Life Ministry Meeting - in the Gonzaga Hall at 9:45 AM. The Respect For Life ministry is planning a variety of activities to support church teaching about the sanctity of human life, from conception to natural death. Currently the ministry is exploring ways to support women in crisis pregnancies. For more information, or to become involved, contact Jerry Lawler at 410-804-1413 or [email protected] . All are welcome.
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Sunday, May 21 - After 6 PM Mass
Young Adult Ministry - On Sunday, May 21st after the 6 PM Mass, young adults ages 25-35 are invited to the 2nd information session on Contemplative Leaders in Action (CLA). CLA is a two year faith formation and leadership development program rooted in St. Ignatius's spiritual exercises. To learn more about the program and to apply, visit http://www.contemplativeleaders.org. Applications are due the end of May! Email [email protected] with any questions.
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Tuesday, May 23 - 5:30 PM
Prayer Walk For Peace in the City - Bishop Madden invites you to join him for his next prayer walk on Tuesday, May 23 at Saint Gregory the Great Church (1542 North Gilmor Street). The evening will begin with a light meal at 5:30 PM and end before 7:30 PM. For more information, click here.
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Tuesday, May 23 - 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. 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 by email at
[email protected]. To learn more about the Embracing
God's Gifts Ministry click here.
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Upcoming Event...make intentions known now!
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The LGBTQ ministry of St. Ignatius, called Embracing God's Gifts, would like to invite you to join them to walk in Baltimore's Annual Pride Parade on Saturday, June 17th in the afternoon. It will take place in the Mt. Vernon area near St. Ignatius. This is a yearly event in which our ministry participates as an expression of solidarity and faith sharing with members of our parish and other communities who identify as LGBTQ and their loved ones. We would love to have you walk with us in faith and support. If you are interested in walking please contact Gordon Creamer as soon as possible at [email protected].
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An Update from the Economic Justice Subcommittee
Terry Cavanagh, chair of the Economic Justice Subcommittee of St. Ignatius' Justice & Peace Committee sent in this update regarding recent projects our Parish has been involved in.
Baltimore Housing Summit
Last year, hundreds of St. Ignatius parishioners helped qualify Question J, the Affordable Housing Trust a Fund for the ballot when we signed petitions. Voters approved it in November by 85%.
This year, we need women and men who will get involved in the next step on Affordable and Inclusionary housing in Baltimore. We invite you to join other active City residents and City Council members at the
Baltimore Housing Summit on Saturday, May 13 from 2-5 PM at the War Memorial, 101 N. Gay Street, Baltimore. The 20/20 Campaign seeks to create community-driven, community-owned, affordable housing in Baltimore through public investment.
Earned Sick Leave
The clock is ticking on Governor Hogan. The Maryland Legislature passed HB1 -
The Healthy Working Families Bill that would allow workers in Maryland to get some time off of work when they are sick or to care for a family member without fear of losing a day's wages or their job. The legislation now sits on Governor Hogan's desk, where he can sign it, veto it, or let it become law without his signature by June 1. If he vetoes the bill, the legislator can vote to override his veto when they come back into session, most likely in January, 2018. To let your voice be heard regarding this please contact Governor Hogan at
http://www.governor.maryland.-gov/mail/
or 410-974-3901.
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How Do You Recognize the Voice of Christ? It's all in 'The Shoop Shoop Song.'
Remember "The Shoop Shoop Song"? It was about how to know, really know, if he loves you so. The answer, rather famously, was in his kiss.
Does he love me I want to know
How can I tell if he loves me so
Is it in his eyes?
Oh no! You'll be deceived
Is it in his sighs?
Oh no! He'll make believe
If you want to know if he loves you so
It's in his kiss
That's where it is.
The great lovers among us can decide if the song is on target, that the kiss really is the way to tell if love is true. My question was, why is it called "The Shoop Shoop Song"? The answer: It's the sound the backup singers make.
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Relevant Magazine
The Attitude Jesus Wants From All of His Followers (And how to get it.) - The greatest force that keeps us from acting with compassion isn't apathy-it'sreligion. Religion compartmentalizes our faith into safe little expressions of daily or weekly activity. We give our time to a church, read the Bible in the morning and maybe even tithe-fulfilling our religious obligations in order to distract ourselves from having to consider how we might live out Jesus' incarnated compassion in a needy world. Religion doesn't require us to get our hands dirty. It certainly doesn't call for any grit. It asks us only to pay our dues and check off our boxes, and then it leaves us free to get on with our real lives.
This has been going on in the faith community for centuries-and God hates it. READ MORE
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Catholic News Agency
Pope Francis: 'The world is at war,' but good still remains - In a lengthy, off-the-cuff Q&A session with students, Pope Francis said a "culture of destruction" has spread throughout the world, but there is still good in the world, although it often goes unnoticed. READ MORE
The Swiss Guard is More Than an Army - It's a School of Faith - As 40 new Swiss Guards take an oath to defend and protect Pope Francis, their commander has emphasized that their role is not only to be a security force, but has a spiritual aspect as well. READ MORE
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Sojourners Magazine
Trump to Meet Pope Francis at Vatican - Pope Francis will meet President Trump on his first official visit to Europe, the Vatican said Thursday. In a brief statement, the Vatican announced the president's trip to the Holy See, planned for May 24. Trump also announced the trip in a Rose Garden ceremony Thursday, timed to coincide with the National Day of Prayer, in which he signed executive orders that he said would protect Americans' religious liberty.
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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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