Parish 'The Thought'

The parish weekly newsletter with all of the events, spiritual resources, and information on the goings on in the church.

St. Ambrose in his reflection about the Visitation of Mary to Elizabeth which is our Gospel for this Sunday noticed what was hidden but revealed in the story. Ambrose noticed that, although Elizabeth is the first to hear Mary’s voice, John the Baptist behind the screen of his mother, first notices the grace that Mary bears. Elizabeth hears with her ears; John the Baptist behind the screen of his mother leaps for joy at meeting Jesus and Mary…

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Parish the Thought

The parish weekly newsletter with all of the events, spiritual resources, and information on the goings on in the church.

The Second Week of Advent

I want to provide you an update of our 2024-25 finances with income and expense details. First, I wish to convey my gratitude to the many generous benefactors of St.

First Sunday of Advent

From Moses to Martin Luther King, Jr., history is full of examples of inspired leaders who ascended the mountaintop and told us about it. As successful as they were, that’s

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Live the Gospel,Whatever it takes!

Welcome to St. Ignatius Catholic Community in the Mount Vernon section of downtown Baltimore.

Over a thousand people have found a spiritual home here—people of all ages, cultures, and in different seasons of life. Families are encouraged, children are nurtured, older people are supported, and college students are challenged.

As a Jesuit parish, we encourage people to reflect on their experiences and to discern God’s presence in their lives. Our desire is to nurture lay leadership as well as personal faith a “faith that does justice” by way of solidarity with the poor and dedication to the greater good.

Upcoming Events & Meetings

Rorate Coeil Mass

A morning for Rorate Coeil, which means “Come down from Heaven.” We will have a Saturday Morning Mass at 7:25am in complete darkness. We ask participants to bring a thick […]

Gaudete Mass Sunday

Gaudete Sunday, pronounced gow-day-tay, is the third Sunday of Advent. The day takes its common name from the Latin word gaudete, which means rejoice.  Represented by A Rose Color One of the candles […]

Christmas Eve Mass Schedule

Following is the schedule for Christmas Eve Masses Family Mass (Choir) - 4:00 PM (including Children's Christmas Pageant) Solemn Christmas Mass (Choir) - 9:00 PM A half hour of Christmas Music […]

Christmas Day

CHRISTMAS DAY - DECEMBER 25 8am (Church) 10am (Church)  

Solemnity of Mary, Mother of God

A Holy Day of Obligation  - has a 9:00 am Mass. About The Solemnity of Mary, the Holy Mother of God is a feast day of the Blessed Virgin Mary […]

New Year’s Day Seniors Breakfast Banquet

Ignatian Hall 740 N. Calvert Street, Baltimore, United States

The Ministry of Care meets monthly to reflect on accessibility, pastoral care, and visits to those with special needs. During our meetings, we frequently recount the generosity of senior parishioners […]

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As a Jesuit parish, we believe we are called to explore, discover, respect, protect, and enhance whatever is humane and graced in every person, and in every culture.

Loaves & Fishes

Loaves & Fishes

The Loaves and Fishes Ministry began in order to provide a nourishing weekend meal to the homeless and poor of Baltimore City and create an opportunity for fellowship for homeless patrons and ministry volunteers, trying to understand and live out the Gospel challenge of Matthew 25.
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Young Adult Ministry

Young Adult Ministry

We strive to build community for young adults in their twenties and thirties by fostering a loving, respectful, faith-seeking and fun atmosphere.
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Embracing God’s Gifts

Embracing God’s Gifts

Our mission is to create opportunities for the spiritual enrichment, support and inclusion of all diverse individuals, while being informed by church teaching, and to promote awareness and community building among them.
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Immigration Committee

Immigration Committee

We feel called by the Gospel and guided by Catholic Social Teaching to welcome the stranger by seeing in the immigrant the face of Christ. America is a country built by immigrants, most of us need to look back only one or two generations to discover our own immigrant ancestors.
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PREP

PREP

Our program prepares children cognitively, spiritually and experientially throughout grade school and middle school, and includes sacramental preparation for Reconciliation, Eucharist, and Confirmation.
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St. Ignatius Reading & Discussion Group

St. Ignatius Reading & Discussion Group

We discuss a varied selection of books and topics to expand our knowledge and stimulate reflection—to increase our vision and see through the eyes of others through thoughtful, well prepared, civil discussions of selected books.
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Antiracism Taskforce

Antiracism Taskforce

We use Catholic teachings on social justice and Ignatian spirituality to discern how God is calling us to confront racism.
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Environmental Justice Committee

Environmental Justice Committee

The Environmental Justice Committee works to advance, educate and participate with individuals and groups to improve the condition of the environment for all of the earth’s inhabitants through direct action, education and advocacy in harmony with the environment.
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Hunger, Housing & Poverty Committee

Hunger, Housing & Poverty Committee

Our mission is to educate and advocate for those who are food insecure, in need in housing, and suffering. We work to oppose any budget cuts that would increase hunger and poverty in the United States and around the world.
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As a Jesuit parish, we believe we are called to explore, discover, respect, protect, and enhance whatever is humane and graced in every person, and in every culture.

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