Annuntio vobis magnum gaudium. Habemus diaconus!
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Alas, I have no balcony from which to proclaim it, but
I do
have a great joy to announce. This past Saturday
Our
Archbishop ordained Andrew Lacovara a deacon and has missioned him to St. Ignatius.
We all owe a debt of gratitude to his wife, Avendui, for sharing him with us, as well as to his parishioner-parents, Phil and Madeline for their unfailing support to him
and
to our community.
Andrew will join the parish staff in July. He is still working full-time as a structural engineer and will, for now, minister here working around his day job.
In the meantime, Andrew, Deacon Paul, Fr. Watters, and I will be figuring out how best to proceed. We are blessed to have two deacons active in the parish.
It is my intention to shift most administrative duties away from Deacon Paul so that he and Andrew can devote themselves serving the poor, preaching, sacramental preparation, baptisms, weddings, and all the other diaconal ministries.
More to come…
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ISN Honors Fr. James Martin, SJ,
(and our own Eric Clayton)
at Saint Peter’s University's Center for Undocumented Students
The Ignatian Solidarity Network held its first annual
Ignite: A Celebration of Justice
on May 21, 2019, in New York City. The Robert M. Holstein Faith Doing Justice Award was given to Fr. James Martin, SJ, (center right) and Sr. Norma Pimentel, MJ, (center left) in recognition of their commitment to leadership for social justice grounded in the spirituality of St. Ignatius. ISN also presented the Legacy of the Martyrs Award to The Center for Undocumented Students at Saint Peter’s University for its significant contributions to sustaining the witness and legacy of the Jesuit martyrs and their companions. Two young alumni of Jesuit universities, Eric Clayton, Fairfield University ‘11, (far left) and Meaghan Fanning, Rockhurst University ‘12, (far right) were recognized at the event with the Moira Erin O’Donnell Emerging Leaders for Justice Award.
View a video of the full program.
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"Justice and Peace through Song"
June 2, following the 10:30 Mass
The Justice and Peace Committee invites you to attend
“Justice and Peace through Song”
with St. Ignatius Parishioner, Lauren Kelly-Washington on June 2, immediately following the 10:30 Mass (11:45 AM -12:45 PM).
Enjoy a time of connecting your voice with others through songs of the African diaspora; exploring the journey of hope, faith, love, and justice around the globe. No singing experience is necessary.
Lauren Kelly-Washington is the founder of
BLiS* Moves™
* (Body Language is Somatic)
, which draws from a variety of somatic movements & ethnic dance. Lauren has taught music and movement internationally in studios, arts camps, and retreats for a variety of ages, abilities and backgrounds. Lauren has a reputation as an open and loving teacher who is gifted in the art of inviting her students to explore their joy and full potential. She has performed solo, and with ensembles including an acapella group and a Kenyan-led Sokus band. Her solo CD, “With Open Arms” explores a range of genres. Lauren has enjoyed collaborations with the St. Ignatius choir, for two consecutive years on the occasion of celebrating the luminous life of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
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Wednesday, May 29 - 5:30 PM
Bishop Madden's Prayer Walk for Peace in the City
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Sunday, June 2 - after 10:30 Mass
Justice and Peace through Song
See box below for complete information.
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Wednesday, June 6 - 7 PM
Pride Prayer Service
See box below for complete information.
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Tuesday, June 11 - 6:30 PM
St. Ignatius Reading and Discussion Group
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Thursday, June 13 - 6:30 PM
Justice & Peace Committee Meeting
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Sunday, June 16 - 11:45 AM
Marian House Presentation
See box below for complete information.
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Tuesday, June 18 - 6:45 PM
Women of the New Testament
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Thursday, June 20 - 7 PM
Spiritual Exercises Information Session
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Saturday, June 22 - 7:30 PM
Interfaith Prayer Service For Peace in the Middle East
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Sunday, June 23 - 9:45 AM
Respect for Life
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Marian House representative to share on Sunday, June 16
On Sunday, June 16 after the 10:30 Mass we will have the opportunity to hear from a representative from Marian House an organization founded by the Sisters of Mercy and the School Sisters of Notre Dame that provides a safe, loving environment for homeless women and their children. Marian House provides transitional and permanent housing and robust supportive services such as educational tutoring and GED preparation, a job readiness program, rehabilitative counseling, substance abuse treatment, and referrals to medical care. Since their founding, they have served over
2,300 women and 700 children, helping them move from dependence to independence
. They are steadfast in their commitment to serve this vulnerable population and address the systemic barriers that hinder the healing, recovery, and success of the women they serve. We look forward to hearing about this wonderful organization!
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Worship with Offerings, Liturgy and Prayers for Others
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POOR BOX
This week's Poor Box support goes to support Ignatian Spirituality Project.
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MASS MUSIC
Attached is the listing for the music selections at next Sunday's 10:30 Mass.
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PRAYERS OF PETITION
Attached are the Prayers of
Petition for this week.
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A Beginner’s Guide to Spiritual Direction
by Olga Segura
For over two years, Father Eric Sundrup has provided the hosts of Jesuitical with spiritual formation. Every week, we sit and talk to him about where we found God—and where it was a little harder. Sadly, it’s Eric’s last week as an associate editor at America (though he’s sticking around as Jesuitical’s faith formator), so we decided to interview him and give listeners a behind-the-scenes look.
We talk to Eric about spiritual direction and what makes it different from counseling, the role of spiritual direction for the Jesuits and the best—and most awkward—parts of talking to the hosts about their consolations and desolations.
READ MORE
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The Jesuits and Jean Vanier, the “Giant of God’s Kindness”
May 10, 2019 — On May 7,
Jean Vanier
, the founder of L'Arche, passed away in Paris. This “giant of God’s kindness,” as the
Vatican stated
, touched the heart, among others, of several Canadian Jesuits. Here is more about his life and his work which influenced others all over the world.
“As so many others, I was deeply saddened by the passing of Jean Vanier. I met Jean for the first time at a conference in Montreal in 1966, the year I was ordained a priest. This meeting led me to go to Trosly (France) in 1968 where I stayed for nearly 3 years. Jean and L'Arche certainly shaped my life. I had the privilege of speaking briefly with Jean on May 2, thanks to Christine McGievy, the person in charge at Trosly, who was with Jean at the hospital in Paris. The L'Arche and Foi et Lumière communities continue to bring Jean’s fortifying influence to several individuals, communities and countries.”
READ MORE
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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 compiled by John C. Odean
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