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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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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.
The First Week Of Advent
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First Sunday of Advent
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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 […]
Loaves & Fishes – Third Weekend
Loaves & Fishes Ministry is dedicated to providing a nourishing weekend meal to the homeless and poor of Baltimore City and creating an opportunity for fellowship for homeless patrons and […]
Embracing God’s Gifts LGBTQ+ Scripture Study
Zoom MD, United States
Advent Stations of Jesus’ Genealogy
Fr. Frain will lead the Advent Stations of Jesus’ Genealogy on Wednesdays throughout Advent at 4pm. The text for the Advent Stations are in the Magnificat Advent Companion booklet that […]
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)
Loaves & Fishes – Fifth Weekend
Loaves & Fishes Ministry is dedicated to providing a nourishing weekend meal to the homeless and poor of Baltimore City and creating an opportunity for fellowship for homeless patrons and […]
32nd Annual Interfaith Prayer Service
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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 StatesThe 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 […]
Environmental Justice Committee Meeting
Zoom MD, United StatesMission 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 […]
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Loaves & Fishes
Loaves & Fishes
Young Adult Ministry
Young Adult Ministry
Embracing God’s Gifts
Embracing God’s Gifts
Immigration Committee
Immigration Committee
PREP
PREP
St. Ignatius Reading & Discussion Group
St. Ignatius Reading & Discussion Group
Antiracism Taskforce
Antiracism Taskforce
Environmental Justice Committee
Environmental Justice Committee
Hunger, Housing & Poverty Committee
Hunger, Housing & Poverty Committee
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Meet Our Staff
Rev. Brian Frain, S.J.
Rev. William J. Watters, S.J.
Andrew Lacovara
Paul Weber
Barbara Dailey
Rev. John C. Odean
Chris McCullough
Greg Richards
Become a Parishioner
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.