October 30, 2018
Mind the Gap


Carissimi,
Early November is a time of remembrance: All Saints, All Souls, All Saints of the Society, and our annual 10:30 Mass for all the deceased of our parish. 

Each in our own way and as a community, we remember our beloved dead. We cherish our bond with them and our hope of being with them in eternity. 

For some, the loss has turned to gratitude and the memories are sweet. For others, the remembering is sorrowful. 

Sorrow is not the same as depression. I feel sorrow at a loss that matters very much and conditions everything around me. In depression nothing matters. As Dietrich Bonhoeffer wrote:

"Nothing can make up for the absence of someone whom we love, and it would be wrong to try to find a substitute; we must simply hold out and see it through. That sounds very hard at first, but at the same time is a great consolation, for the gap, as long as it remains unfilled, preserves the bond between us. It is nonsense to say that God fills the gap; God doesn’t fill it, but on the contrary, keeps it empty and so helps us to keep alive our former communion with each other, even at the cost of pain."

Eternal rest grant unto them, O Lord. And let perpetual light shine upon them.
Daylight Savings Change This Weekend...
Remember To Turn Your Clocks Back When You Go To Bed On Saturday!
It's That Time Of Year Again...
PASTORAL COUNCIL ELECTIONS 
It's time to nominate candidates to serve in St.  Ignatius' elected positions. You may nominate yourself or someone else. A nominee must be a registered parishioner, age 18 or older, who has been confirmed in the Catholic Church. Candidates must attend an orientation session in November (date to be determined.) To nominate yourself or someone else, send your candidate suggestion and contact information  here . All nominations must be submitted by November 11.
A Requiem Mass For the Dead
A Special Day of Remembrance on November 4th
La Douleur (The Pain/Sorrow/Grief)
1898 by Emile Friant - Musee des Beau-Arts, Lorraine, France
On Sunday, November 4th, at the 10:30 AM Mass we will honor our beloved dead. Prayers will be said for all those from the Parish who who have died since November 1, 2017, or whose Funeral/Memorial Mass has been celebrated at St. Ignatius during that time.Their names will be read aloud during the Mass. In addition, the "Book of Remembrance" will be placed in the center aisle to allow family members and friends to enter the names of all the departed whom they would like to have remembered in prayer.

***At every Daily Mass during the month of November, prayers will be offered for all those whose names have been listed in the Book of the Dead or submitted through an All Souls Day envelope which can be found in the narthex and gallery.  You can also send an email to  parish@st-ignatius.net  listing the names of those for whom prayers are requested.
For Your Consideration...
Actions You Can Take re: Bishop Accountability and the Current Sex Abuse Scandal
We have attached a Press Release for your consideration  ( access Press Release )  It is from Candra Healy, the Chair of our Justice & Peace Committee, regarding the upcoming Conference of Bishops that is being held in Baltimore on November 12-14 by the United States Council of Catholic Bishops (USCCB).

As you know this is a very crucial time for the Catholic Church as it plans its way forward in light of the sexual abuse allegations and cover-up. This Press Release has to do with the call of Cardinal Daniel DiNardo to the Bishops; the response of local Catholics to his plan; and the goal to press further as the Bishops gather for their national conference. Our hope is that you will agree with this push and support efforts to move further into the process of protection for the future and healing from the past.
Look Who's Writing...our own Madeline Lacovara
In San Diego, attendees prepare for a public gathering about the issue of clergy sexual abuse. 
(CNS photo/David Maung)

In the Midst of the Sex Abuse Scandal, What do the People of God Want From Church Hierarchy?


The allegations of abusive behavior made against Cardinal Theodore McCarrick in the stunning report by the Pennsylvania grand jury  were a one-two punch that had the members of our Jesuit parish in Baltimore, like Catholics everywhere, reeling. To create a forum for discussion, our pastor organized two evenings during which parishioners could come together, share our feelings and develop recommendations for our church going forward. I was asked to facilitate the discussions.

Many of the participants in these meetings expressed the same conundrum:

“If I were considering joining an organization like this, would I? If I would not join it, why should I stay in it?”

“Why am I still a Catholic?”

As one young woman poignantly commented: “I was a child in 2002 when I first heard about priests abusing children. This is the only church that I have known. How can I continue to defend it?” READ MORE
Swiss Guards stand in front of the doors to the Vatican's Sistine Chapel as cardinals begin the conclave to elect a successor to Pope Benedict XVI in March 2013. (CNS/L'Osservatore Romano via Reuters)

Editorial: 'Knock, knock. Who's there? More than half the church!'

" Knock, knock. Who's there? More than half the church!"

There is a sense of inevitability to the point behind the chant that grabbed global attention when it was shouted out during a peaceful protest at the Vatican Oct. 3 as bishops and cardinals made their way to the opening session of the Synod of Bishops on young people .

Organized by the Women's Ordination Conference, the protest highlighted the fact that no women were permitted to vote at the synod sessions.

"Knock, knock. Who's there? More than half the church!"

It's a catchy meter.

Speaking of women, as it does, it's true. Visit any church, anywhere, any Sunday. No one needs a scientific survey to accept the claim . READ MORE
Experience of Women Not Considered

While the Church is going through the grave crisis connected to the scandals of sexual abuse, La Croix asked some eminent figures for their views about possible solutions.

Here is the response of  Lucetta   Scaraffia , an Italian journalist and historian who edits the women's monthly magazine of the Vatican paper L'Osservatore Romano. READ MORE
Synod Ends, Calling Women's Inclusion in Catholic Leadership a 'Duty of Justice'

VATICAN CITY — A worldwide gathering of hundreds of the Catholic Church's prelates ended Oct. 27 with the issuing of some of the global institution's strongest language yet for the inclusion of women in its all-male decision-making structures, calling the matter a "duty of justice" that requires a "courageous cultural conversion."  READ MORE
The Passing of Adele-Ethel Reidy
We wish to inform the members of St. Ignatius Catholic Community of the passing of Adele-Ethel Reidy, 95, who died on Monday.

Adele and her late husband Dr. Joseph Reidy registered at St. Ignatius decades ago and were always generous with their time, energy and financial support - all the while raising their four sons! 

From her earliest times at St. Ignatius, until she moved to Winchester, Va in 2016, Adele served as a greeter for the 10:30 Mass welcoming countless worshippers to St. Ignatius. Adele was a real ambassador, an evangelizer who loved our parish and our people and spread the Good News of the Gospel wherever she went. 

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held in the church for Adele on Saturday, December 8 at 1 PM.
Upcoming Events and Meetings

All Saints Day - A Day of Holy Obligation
Thursday, November 1 - Masses at 7:25 AM & 6 PM
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All Souls Day
Friday, November 2 - Mass at 7:25 AM
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First Saturdays Retreat in Ignatian Spirituality
Saturday, November 3 - 9 AM
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Mass for the Beloved Dead
Sunday, November 4 - 10:30 AM
See box above for complete information


Justice & Peace Committee Meeting
Thursday, November 8 - 6:30 PM
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Iñigo Book Group
Tuesday, November 13 - 6:30 PM
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VentoArchi Trio
Sunday, November 18 - 2:30 PM
See above below for complete information


Women of the New Testament
Tuesday, November 20 - 6:45 PM
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Thanksgiving Day
Thursday, November 22 - Mass at 9 AM
(office closed both Thursday & Friday)

Embracing God's Gifts
Tuesday, November 27 - 7 PM
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Mark Your Calendar
An Afternoon with VentoArchi Trio
For the first time at St. Ignatius Church we present the VentoArchi Trio on Sunday, November 18 at 2:30 PM. Their members have been active musicians in the DELMARVA area for the past several years. For your pleasure, the group has been formed earlier this year in order to explore the repertoire for this ensemble

The recital is free of charge, but we suggest a donation of $20. For complete Information, click here .

National Jesuit Vocation Day
The Mission Continues
If you, or someone you know, has ever considered serving God’s people, the Church, as a Jesuit, then the Society of Jesus invites you to pray and discern if your passions and desires may lead you to a life with us. For almost 500 years Jesuits have been serving the Church as “men on mission.” Through prayer, we aim to orient our own passions and desires with God’s desires for the Church and the world. To explore if God is calling you to serve in Christ’s mission as a Jesuit priest or brother, please visit our Vocation Website  BeAJesuit.org . We are ready to help you to discern our Jesuit life. We also welcome you to view the video below on the process of becoming a Jesuit Priest.
 
Ad Majorem Dei Gloriam.
Thinking Ahead to Thanksgiving...
When doing your Thanksgiving grocery shopping, please remember those who are less fortunate so they can be thankful too. Once again this year at Thanksgiving time we will be collecting groceries for the neighbors of Viva House, the Catholic Worker community in southwest Baltimore. Each month Viva House distributes bags of groceries to those in need; three times each year the community of St. Ignatius supports them in this good work. You can collect the groceries on the attached list and bring them when you come to Mass the weekend of November 17 & 18.
Worship with Offerings, Liturgy and Prayers for Others
POOR BOX 
Each weekend St. Ignatius specifies a Poor Box collection for a needful cause. This week's support goes to Vulnerable Families in Need.

MASS MUSIC   
Attached is the listing for the music selections at next Sunday's 10:30 Mass. 
 
PERSECUTED CHRISTIAN REPORT
Weekly updates on Christian persecution around the globe. Keep a prayerful watch on what is
happening with your
brothers and sisters!