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by Adam Eisenga
Context – A Message at the baptism of two children (Nathan and Jacklyn)
“13 People were bringing little children to Jesus to have him touch them, but the disciples rebuked them. 14 When Jesus saw this, he was indignant. He said to them, “Let the little children come to me, and do not hinder them, for the kingdom of God belongs to such as these. 15 I tell you the truth, anyone who will not receive the kingdom of God like a little child will never enter it.” 16 And he took the children in his arms, put his hands on them and blessed them." — Mark 10:13-16
I think that we can all agree that childhood is a precious time. It is a time of relative innocence. It is a time to be nurtured. It is a time of awe and wonder. In our best moments, we parents get to re-enter childhood.
Kenny Loggins wrote a song about those moments. It’s called Return to Pooh Corner and this verse describes his son, Luke, going to bed holding Loggins’s old stuffed teddy bear, Winnie the Pooh.
“It’s hard to explain how a few precious things seem to follow throughout all our lives after all’s said and done I was watching my son sleeping there with my bear by his side; so, I tucked him in, I kissed him and as I was going, I swear that the old bear whispered, ‘boy, welcome home.’ Believe me if you can I’ve finally come back to the house at Pooh Corner by one. What do you know? There’s so much to be done: count all the bees in the hive, chase all the clouds from the sky. Back to the days of Christopher Robin… Back to the days of Pooh.” READ MORE
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We Need Your Participation with "BUILD" | |
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BUILD NEEDS YOU
on
Sunday, October 6, 2024, from 3-5 p.m.
Join hundreds of Baltimoreans from faith communities in the BUILD Network (Baltimore United in Leadership Development) to advocate for an end to vacant houses and the transformation of stressed Baltimore neighborhoods. BUILD will hold a political and religious action-gathering at Macedonia Baptist Church, 718 W. Lafayette Ave, Baltimore, MD 21217. This gathering ensures that public officials and candidates prioritize Baltimore neighborhoods. BUILD will put an end to the crisis of vacant and abandoned housing in Baltimore City. Your turnout ensures that taxes are invested wisely in neighborhoods that have been ignored for generations.
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Upkeep of our Beloved Church | |
Recently Raul Ramirez and Pime Ramirez have been working hard on sanding and painting the iron fence surrounding our church. This is no small job. We are grateful for your service, your care for our church, and your attention to detail. Thanks you guys! | |
From the Environmental Justice Committee | |
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Weekly Tip: Our “Beef” with Beef
The Environmental Justice Committee asks you to think twice before ordering that next hamburger or steak and consider alternatives. Why? According to The World Resources Institute and other sources. 1) Beef requires 20 times more land than common plant proteins. Demand for pastureland puts pressure on forests, decreases biodiversity, and warms the climate. 2) Cattle emit 231 billion pounds of methane gas into the atmosphere each year (Our World Data). Methane has a warming impact 86 times stronger than carbon dioxide per unit of mass over a 20-year period. 3) The Worldwatch Institute says that grain used to feed cattle produces a relatively small amount of edible meat. That grain would be better used directly by people, particularly the poor and hungry. 4) Red meats have high amounts of saturated fat which can increase harmful cholesterol levels and the risk of disease. 5) Runoff from factory farms and livestock grazing pollutes rivers and lakes and contains disease-causing bacteria. 6) The meat-production and meat-packing industries have been historically notorious for unfair and unsafe labor practices. Pasta, fish, or vegetables, anyone?
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St. Ignatius and The Loyola School will jointly host a Block Party immediately after 10 am Mass on October 20, 2024 from 11-2 pm. It will be held on Madison Street between St. Paul and Calvert. Some planned events include face painting, arts, and a water slide for children. St. Ignatius Committees are invited to host a table that interests adults in learning more about your work and offers an interactive activity for children that makes the day fun. Children from TLS and St. Ignatius PREP students are our special audiences. We hope it’s an enjoyable family day…..ice cream and treats are served. Contact Barbara Dailey barbaradailey@st-ignatius.net if you can volunteer. | | |
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Wednesday October 2
@ 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Environmental Justice Committee Meeting
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Saturday, October 5
@ 10:00 am
Michael Impieri Memorial Mass
Michael Iampieri, a teacher and artist, died June 13, 2024, of complications from Parkinson’s (obituary). Michael was the beloved son of the late Catherine and Milton Iampieri; beloved brother of Victoria Iampieri Gawel (Jack) and John Iampieri (Sabrina). A Memorial Mass will be celebrated at 10:00 A.M., Saturday, October 5, at Saint Ignatius Church, 740 N. Calvert St., Baltimore. All are welcome. Those who wish may send a memorial gift to one of the following Jesuit schools:
Loyola Blakefield, 500 Chestnut Avenue, Towson, MD 21204
The Loyola School, 801 St. Paul Street, Baltimore, MD 21202
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Sunday, October 6
@ 10 AM Mass
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Tuesday, October 8
@ 7:300 pm - 8:30 pm
Reading and Discussion Group
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Thursday, October 10
@ 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm
Justice & Peace Ministry
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Sunday, October 13
@ 11:15 - 12:30 pm
Embracing God's Gifts
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Green Gathering at St. Vincent de Paul
Face painting, green crafts, native plants, beekeeping, blessing of food and pets and learn ways to save 10-25% on your electric bill!. It is happening on October 13 from 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. The Church is located at 120 N. Front Street, Baltimore, Maryland 21202.
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Spiritual Growth Opportunity | |
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Join us for Catholic Charities'
2nd Annual Journey to Social Justice on
October 9, 2024
Featuring Dr. Matthew Desmond, Pulitzer prize winning &
#1 New York Times bestselling author
and Professor of Sociology at Princeton University
Drawing on the wisdom in his newest book, Poverty, by America, Dr. Desmond will inform and inspire us to work to address poverty. Dr. Desmond's driving questions are: why is there so much poverty in America? How do we contribute to the challenge? And what can we do about it?
Click here to register for this FREE event!
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September 22 and 29 the donations will go to Respect for Life and Gabriel Project. Funds donated to good use assisting mothers and babies with supplies, clothing and food. | |
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September 25, 2024
Dear Friends in Christ,
As faithful Catholics, we believe that every person is made in God’s image and likeness and thus has inviolable dignity and deserves respect and protection. Our Catholic social teaching reflects this belief on issues ranging from immigration and the environment to healthcare, poverty, and the death penalty. Preeminent among these issues is the most fundamental right of all, the right to life. We are called by our faith to uphold human dignity at all stages of life, from conception to natural death. CONTINUE READING
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The U.S. Department of Education announced its Blue Ribbon Schools List for 2024 this week. This prestigious award is given for narrowing the gaps in education between economic groups and excellence in education. Five of the ten Maryland schools were Catholic schools. No other state had so many Catholic schools. Catholic schools are a common good! Here’s the announcement:
Five of the Nationally Recognized Top 10 Schools in Maryland are Catholic - The U.S. Department of Education announced that five Catholic schools in the Archdiocese of Baltimore - Immaculate Conception School (Towson), Our Lady of Perpetual Help School (Ellicott City), St. John the Evangelist School (Severna Park), St. Joseph School (Cockeysville), and St. Mary’s School (Annapolis) - have been named 2024 National Blue Ribbon Schools. They are among 356 schools nationwide to receive this prestigious recognition and represent 10% of all non-public schools recognized in the 2024 cohort of National Blue Ribbon Schools. Read coverage here: https://catholicreview.org/five-catholic-schools-in-archdiocese-of-baltimore-honored-as-national-blue-ribbon-awardees/ and the article from The Baltimore Banner is attached.
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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 designed and compiled by John C. Odean
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