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Giving Thanks Is More Than A Holiday | |
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The Catholic Origins of Thanksgiving!
The history books will tell you that the first Thanksgiving was celebrated by the pilgrims in 1621. Not true.
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by TAYLOR MARSHALL
An interesting bit of trivia is that the first American Thanksgiving was actually celebrated on September 8, 1565 in St. Augustine, Florida. The Native Americans and Spanish settlers held a feast and the Holy Mass was offered.
A second similar "Thanksgiving" celebration occurred on American soil on April 30, 1598 in Texas when Don Juan de Oñate declared a day of Thanksgiving to be commemorated by the Holy Sacrifice of the Mass.
The Catholic origins of Thanksgiving don't stop there. Squanto, the beloved hero of Thanksgiving, was the Native American man who mediated between the Puritan Pilgrims and the Native Americans. Squanto had been enslaved by the English but he was freed by Spanish Franciscans. Squanto thus received baptism and became a Catholic. So it was a baptized Catholic Native American who orchestrated what became known as Thanksgiving.- READ MORE
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As Thanksgiving approaches, it’s time for gratitude | |
Norman Rockwell (1894-1978), Golden Rule, 1961. Oil on canvas, 44 ½” x 39 ½”. Cover illustration for The Saturday Evening Post, April 1, 1961. Norman Rockwell Museum Collections. ©SEPS: Curtis Publishing, Indianapolis, IN | |
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By BARBARA BUE
Maya Angelou wrote “Let gratitude be the pillow upon which you kneel to say your nightly prayer. And let faith be the bridge you build to overcome evil and welcome good.”
As this Thanksgiving approaches amid the frustration, fear and distrust of our recent election, I can’t help but think about the idea that Thanksgiving originated with the breaking of bread between white immigrants and nonwhite, native peoples who welcomed and helped the newcomers. It seems like a good time to remember that every single person in this country, unless you are Native American, has immigrant ancestors.
It also seems like a good time to be grateful for one another. No matter our color, gender, race, sexual orientation or political party affiliation, it is time to remember that Jesus taught us to love one another. The best way we can show that appreciation is to listen to one another. READ MORE
| ...Some background on Norman Rockwell's The Golden Rule (1961). | |
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What 'Peanuts' Got Right About Thanksgiving
Fifty years after its debut, 'A Charlie Brown Thanksgiving' is still smarter than it lets on
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You sure look good for fifty Peanuts gang!
A Charlie Brown Thanksgiving, which first aired in 1973, quickly became one of the most beloved of the Peanuts specials. It won an Emmy and airtime on two major networks, and brought to audiences (young and old alike) the message that friendship will see you through even the most unnecessary anxieties of life.
Charlie Brown, getting ready to celebrate Thanksgiving with his family at his Grandmother’s, is taken aback when his friend, Peppermint Patty, invites herself – and two other friends – over to his home for what she thinks will be a traditional spread of turkey, cranberry sauce, and pumpkin pie. What she gets instead is the best* of Chef Snoopy’s kitchen: jelly beans, pretzel sticks, popcorn, and toast (which, if you think about it, isn’t that bad considering it was a fly-by-night operation helmed by two elementary school students, a dog and a bird); and Charlie Brown gets an earful from her when her vision isn’t realized. READ MORE
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Viva House Thanksgiving Collection | |
Viva House is grateful to the St. Ignatius Catholic parish community and The Loyola School who, together, brought in 77 bags of food to benefit Viva House. Thanks to Pime and Raul who help load the van to transport the collected bags over to our friends Brendan and Willa at Viva house. They shared that our contribution was the most they have received from one organization. Will and Brendan continue their ministry of helping people have food in their area where more and more houses are becoming vacant. Thanks to all who help to make this collection such a success! This humbles us. We just can’t believe how good parishioners are. | |
From the Hunger, Housing and Poverty Committee | |
BUILD has been working hard in 2024. We've had a lot of success, but there's a great deal left to do. With your support, we will continue organizing and advocating to end the vacant and abandoned housing crisis in Baltimore once and for all. | | |
Please consider supporting our individual donor campaign by giving $1 for each of Baltimore's 279 neighborhoods: $279/yr ($23.25/mo.).
Every new recurring donation--monthly or annually--will be matched by our partners at Metro IAF.
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It's That Time Of Year Again! | |
The Pastoral Council is an advisory body to the pastor. It is a shared ministry of appointed parishioners who provide insights in a monthly forum. The pastoral councilors take a broad view of our Catholic community. They advise Fr. Frain and will even at times support the parish by offering their assistance to ensure that St. Ignatius keeps to its mission and worship. Parishioners are always invited to submit questions and offer insights to the Council via email pastoralcouncil@st-ignatius.net. | |
Council members hold 3-year renewable terms and meet in person at monthly evening meetings from September through June. Participation expects that a council member invests their time in one parish activity, group, or committee. Fr. Frain and the pastoral council invite you to nominate yourself or another parishioner as a candidate to replace outgoing members before December 8. Click this link or access a nomination form with the following QR code. | |
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We're Starting a Christian Life Community! | |
Christian Life Community comes to St. Ignatius! | |
Christian Life Community (CLC) is an international association of lay Christians who adopt a Jesuit model of spirituality and active life. The 'Community' has 25,000 members. It is present in over sixty countries. Currently, a CLC group is being formed at St. Ignatius. | |
Participants desire to develop their spiritual lives by knowing Christ more intimately, loving Him more ardently, and following Him more closely. If you are interested in deepening your prayer life and desire greater community life, click this link or use the QR code to the right.You may also call the parish office 410-727-3848. | |
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December Mission Focus and The Poor Box | |
December Mission Focus: "Dignity of the Human Person" | |
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St. Ignatius’ December’s Mission Focus is “Dignity of the Human Person.” This principle is fitting as we enter into Advent in anticipation of recognition that God in the Womb, God made Flesh, God Revealed to the World celebrated at the Nativity.
In keeping with this thrust, please view the Catholic Relief Services (CRS) video above which is about their social teaching Life and Dignity of the Human Person.
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As we combine our hearts with our Advent Mission Focus we thought we would also share with you the Catholic Social Teaching Principles from the CRS website, which is a collaborative 7-part video and discussion guide presented by the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops and Catholic Relief Services. We thought you'd enjoy it because much of the presentation is centered on the paintings by our good friend Br. Mickey McGrath who has had exhibitions and taught here at St. Ignatius on several occasions.
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The Jesse Tree Advent Giving... | |
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Our annual Advent “Jesse Tree” is a historic holiday favorite here at St. Ignatius which enables us to provide gifts for moms and kids through the Gabriel Network and provides support for pregnant women and new mothers.
Next weekend, at all weekend Masses, Cassandra Black and Marie Savoie of The Gabriel Project will describe their ministry and introduce our Advent Jesse Tree Giving Program.
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Once again, we are seeking gifts for pregnant women, new mothers and their children through our annual Jesse tree located in the church Narthex and the chapel. To participate, take a gift tag from the tree. All tags are for gift cards to be purchased at Walmart in $25 or $50 increments. Please put the Walmart gift cards in the collection basket no later than Sunday, December 15. You can also make a cash contribution via Faith Direct using the QR code to the right. Designate the funds for the Gabriel Network Advent Project in the Note box and we will buy the gift cards. Thank you for your great generosity! | |
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The Poor Box collection for the month of December will be for Respect for Life ministries in Baltimore.
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From The Peabody Institute
Mary Miller, St. Ignatius Parishioner, has recently become the chair for the Peabody Institute Advisory Board. Board members advocate for the mission of the Peabody Institute and advise the Dean on strategic issues and the development of new resources. Congratulations, Mary!
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Would you like to donate to beautify the church for the Christmas Season?
It’s time to get ready to deck the halls! Every Christmas season St. Ignatius Church decorates the church and altars as we celebrate the birth of Jesus. Our already beautiful church turns glorious!
This year is particularly difficult and suppliers are asking us to order Christmas Altar Flowers Early (Due to supply chain issues, our poinsettia supplier has asked that we order Christmas Altar flowers by early November.)
Please consider contributing to the Flower Fund to help beautify the church by clicking on button below, or by picking up a 'flower contribution' envelope in the Narthex.
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