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Memorial Day. On Memorial Day, Monday, May 27, the parish office will be closed and the only Mass will be celebrated at 12:10 p.m. We wish everyone a safe and restful holiday weekend..
Forum Documents Online. A brief summary and a detailed analysis of the Strategic Plan, both of which were presented at the Parish Forums held in April 2013 are now available on this website for your review. Click here.
CARA Survey Online. The Parish LIfe Survey conducted by the Center for Applied Research in the Apostolate at Georgetown University is available for your review. We are grateful to all those who participated in this national survey. Click here to review.
St. Ignatius Church Is Live on Facebook
Click here to see our Facebook page; click here to see the letter from the pastor.
Upcoming Events
St. Ignatius Loyola Academy Graduation - May 23
CCCC Vatican II Lecture - May 28
The Five Center City Churches Cluster (Basilica, Corpus Christi, St. Alphonsus, St. Ignatius and St. Vincent de Paul) is hosting the fourth of its five part Vatican II lecture series at 7:30 p.m. on May 28 at The Basilica. Rosann Catalano, Ph.D. will present an informative lecture on “Vatican II—Then & Now.” A reception will be held after the presentation. For further information, contact us.
Embracing God's Gifts - May 28
Our gay and lesbian community invites you to join them for prayer and fellowship at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday, May 28, in the parish offices at 805 N. Calvert Street. As members of Christ’s Body, the Church, we are called to acknowledge the diverse expressions of human sexuality found within the human family. Our ministry, Embracing God’s Gifts, is a movement that recognizes these gifts and incorporates them into the life of our parish. Our hope and mission is to create opportunities for spiritual growth, openness to diverse individuals, and promotion of community among our members while being informed by Church teaching. We achieve these goals through prayer, fostering support, maintaining communications and encouraging social activities. All parishioners who are sensitive and compassionate are welcome to share in this movement. Join us on the fourth Tuesday of every month at 7:00 p.m. For more information, contact Gordon Creamer.
Prayer Shawl Ministry - May 29
All are invited to participate in our new Prayer Shawl Ministry which will be meeting next on Wednesday, May 29 in the parish offices. This group is open to anyone who knits or crochets, or would like to learn how. The prayer shawls, which are knitted or crocheted while the person prays for the recipient, are given to those who are sick, homebound, or otherwise in need. For more information, contact Duarte Aguiar in the parish office.
Holy Hour of Adoration - May 30
All are invited to spend time with Christ present in the Blessed Sacrament on the last Thursday of every month starting at 6pm. This is a great way to be face to face with Jesus and to sit in silent prayer.
Loaves & Fishes Volunteer Meeting - June 2
For many years through our Loaves & Fishes ministry, hot soup, sandwiches, fruit and coffee have been prepared and delivered to people living on the streets of downtown Baltimore every weekend during the cold winter months. Since hunger does not respect the seasons, we are now expanding the program on Sundays to include the summer months, distributing cold water, sandwiches, fruit and snacks. In order to do this, we have expanded our pool of volunteers, recognizing that there are numerous demands on people’s time during the summer. Being a Loaves & Fishes volunteer is extremely rewarding, yet the demands are actually quite limited and the schedule is flexible. The summer program will begin on June 16; there will be a meeting of all volunteers after the 10:30 Mass on Sunday, June 2. For more information, please contact VincentTobin or Amy Petkovsek.
Vatican II Lecture at Corpus Christi - June 10
Iñigo Book Group - June 11
The Iñigo Book Group will meet on Tuesday, June 11 in Ignatian Hall to discuss the book Cannery Row by John Steinbeck. The meeting begins with a social time from 6:30 - 7:00, followed by the discussion until 8:30. All are welcome! On July 9 the group will discuss "The Piano Tuner" by Daniel Mason. If you have any questions or would like additional information, please contact Catherine Young.
Justice & Peace Committee - June 13
On Thursday, June 13 at 7:30 p.m. there will be a Justice and Peace committee meeting in Ignatian Hall to discuss several special projects which the parish will be focusing on over the next several months, including the Bread for the World campaign and John Lurangwa’s Asylee project. All those who are interested in these and other social justice issues are invited to participate.
Women of the New Testament - June 18
Women of the New Testament explores the diverse roles of women in the early church by studying and discussing 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. All are invited to join us in Ignatian Hall at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday, June 18, and on the third Tuesday of every month (except December). We are currently reading "Back to the Well" by Frances Taylor Gench. For more information or to sign up, contact us.
Citiwide Interfaith Prayer Service for Peace - June 22
Annual Parish Picnic at Blue Ridge Summit - July 13
The parish’s Fourth Annual Picnic is rapidly approaching. The picnic will be held this year on Saturday, July 13 at the Bellarmine Retreat Center which is set in the beautiful Blue Ridge Mountains by the Appalachian Trail. In addition to a scrumptious lunch, swimming and other outdoor activities are available. The tradition of raffle baskets for adults (wine) and children (games, etc.) will also continue. Please be sure to mark your calendar and plan to attend this enjoyable parish event. Make it a weekend and plan to stay overnight Friday and/or Saturday, either camping out in your own tent or in a cozy room in one of the residential buildings at Bellarmine. Tickets will go on sale in late June.
19th Annual Ignatian Day Lecture - July 26
In the Reeves Gallery
Now on exhibit in the Charles Reeves Gallery are recent acquisitions by The Charles Banes Reeves Collection: "Six Maryland Painters."
Some Events Earlier This Year
Novena to the Holy Spirit - May 10 - 18
Justice & Peace Movie Night - "The Lady" - May 10
First Communions - May 5
Saturday Morning of Reflection - May 4
Young Couples Potluck - May 1
Parish Retreat at Faulkner - April 26-28
Vatican II Presentation - Nostra Aetate - April 22
Wine Tasting - April 19
Vatican II Presentation - Gaudium et Spes - April 8
Runners for Others: An Ignatian 5K - April 6
Movie Night: “The Intouchables” - April 5
Friday Nights in Lent
Groceries for Viva House - March 17
New Parishioner "Meet & Greet" - March 17
Novena of Grace - March 4-12
"Nothing's Wasted" Dinner - March 9
Young Couples Potluck Dinner - February 27
Justice & Peace Movie Night - February 1 - “A Separation”
Prayer Service for Christian Unity - January 25