June 1, 2020
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A Gospel Reflection
The Fullness of John 3:16
"For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life." - John 3:16

Many of our Protestant brothers and sisters point to John 3:16 as must-memorize material: “God so loved the world that he gave his only-begotten Son, so that everyone who believes in him might not perish but might have eternal life.” And, indeed, it’s a great bit of Sacred Scripture to have on hand; it is a foundational element of the faith that those who believe in Christ have a proven path to Heaven.

However, the entirety of today’s Gospel selection from John 3:16-21 should also be firmly in our minds. There is so much here, especially about our relationship with work and acts. In fact, I’m going to do the video equivalent of slowing down to frame-by-frame speed, and really point out something that you might not have noticed. READ MORE
From the Pastoral Council...
Hello fellow parishioners! My name is Ryan Bixler and I am the Finance Council representative of St. Ignatius’ Pastoral Council. I have been a St. Ignatius parishioner for almost four years. My wife, Jenny, and I joined St. Ignatius in 2016 when we were searching for a church to be married in. What drew us to St. Ignatius was Father Jim’s candid and relatable homilies, and the overall welcoming community we have. Admittedly, Jenny and I lost touch with our Catholic faith during our college years, but since getting married and now belonging to such a wonderful parish, it has been a renewed sense of energy to again practice Jesuit spirituality. Father Jim recognized that Jenny and I both have a background in accounting and immediately reached out to ask if we wanted to participate on the Finance Council; of course, we said yes. The welcoming nature and open-mindedness of our parish is what we really enjoy about St. Ignatius.

Jenny and I are both Maryland natives who grew up just outside of the city. We now live in Canton and have a 17-month-old daughter, Madison, who is the shining star of our lives. We love watching her grow and enjoy seeing her smile at the beautiful music during Sunday morning mass.

I hope to continue to bring my analytical and financial perspective to the Council to support our strong financial position for many years to come. I love learning about all the wonderful ministries from my fellow Council members when we meet, and I am very proud of all that this parish and you all do for our community.
All Church Survey Results...
We want to thank those who took a moment to complete the survey regarding our web-based services and the new services that might be of interest to you. Here's the results.
Parishioner Perspectives
The Once Again Issue of Racial Inequity: How is This Still Happening?
A tribute mural dedicated to the memory of George Floyd has been created in the German capital of Berlin bearing Floyd's 'I Can't Breathe' comment.

by Jessica Valis

“We are enraged. We are crying. We are speechless”

Here we are. Again. 

As a nation mourns and another city burns, protesters cry for an end to racism, for an end to police brutality, and justice for George Floyd. Why is this still happening? How is this still happening? After years of taking to the streets, letter writing, demanding justice for our murdered black brothers and sisters, we continue to wonder if our nation’s leaders are even listening.

We are enraged. We are crying. We are speechless. Because we know the answer is ‘no.’ Nothing has changed. Or whatever changes have been made to put an end to hate crimes feels like minuscule baby steps in a larger national issue.

We are a country deeply rooted in racism. Some would even argue that it is our heritage, and we need to embrace our history (insert your confederate flag here). The United States of America is a country of freedom and opportunity—but only if you are white. And we are free to hate on any nationality, race, creed, religion, or sexuality we want. And we will, when given the opportunity. 

Racism isn't born. It's taught. How can students in Germany understand the severity of the Holocaust, but we Americans can't teach our children that lynching or the use of derogatory words isn't funny and it isn't acceptable? READ MORE

Consider Adding Your Name at the End of This Declaration
To the Church in America from Faith In Public Life : We cannot continue to be bystanders. This cultural cycle is NOT changing and we have the power to change it. We cannot allow fear, hatred, cruelty, pride or exceptionalism to perpetuate the evil of racism - individual, institutional or cultural. 

Mr Arbery, Mr Floyd and so many others were created in God's image and we continue to tear down the image of God while erecting and protecting idols of our own making. Let us not be remembered as the generation that stood by and watched. 
Being black in America should not be punishable by death. But the tragic and senseless killings of George Floyd, Breonna Taylor and Ahmaud Arbery serve as shameful examples of the sinful disregard for the sanctity of black lives.

As people of faith, we believe that everyone is created in the image of God, and thus deserves love, respect and justice. We cannot look away or shudder in silence when racism denies these values. We must demand that our leaders investigate the vile truth before us. We call on the U.S. Department of Justice to thoroughly and transparently investigate the murders of George Floyd, Breonna Taylor and Ahmaud Arbery, and hold the perpetrators accountable.

People of faith cannot remain neutral amid the numbing national chorus of white fear and white privilege which fuels black death at white hands. Police killed 1,099 people last year in the United States. Black Americans represented 24 percent of those who died, nearly twice their proportion of the population.  READ MORE AND CONSIDER SIGNING
From the Justice & Peace Committee
Immigration Justice

As the Justice & Peace Committee of the St. Ignatius Catholic Community, we wanted to provide resources for social justice education and action during social distancing. Although we cannot come together to meet, our communities can take individual action through online education. We can take this time to dive into social justice issues that tug at our hearts and minds, and come out of this quarantine period ready to work together, renewed, for peace and justice. Please visit our individual committee pages, found here , to learn more about the Justice & Peace Committee.

This week, our focus is on Immigration Justice . The resources in this article feature action items, educational pieces, and ways to get involved with immigration and migration advocacy during this time. READ ARTICLE
A Virtual Jesuit Advocacy Day

Unite as people of faith inspired by Catholic Social Teaching and Ignatian Spirituality to virtually call on Congress to enact humane migration policies in the U.S. and beyond.

A virtual day of advocacy on June 23rd. Registration closes June 1st.

Members of Jesuit parishes and key social ministry partners (including parishioners, staff, and Jesuits) are encouraged to join this virtual advocacy opportunity. ISN will support you throughout the advocacy journey in booking meetings, advocacy training, and meeting preparation with fellow Jesuit network members in your state.
Relationship Refresher
Investment in Your Relationship:
The Emotional Bank Account
Editor's note: The pandemic has unleashed a world of change. Some have adapted to these changes to survive while others are struggling to come to terms with it. People in love are doing their best to find their moments of joy and romance amidst the norm of social distancing and lockdown. The following video and article are resources for refreshing your relationship.
The difference between happy and unhappy couples is how they manage their emotional bank account.


Did you know that the number one thing ( https://www.gottman.com/blog/onething-couples-fight-about/ ) couples fight about is nothing?

After observing thousands of couples in our Love Lab ( https://www.gottman.com/love-lab/ ) for more than four decades, we discovered that most couples were not arguing about specific topics like finances, sex, parenting, or dealing with difficult in-laws. Instead, they were fighting about a failure to emotionally connect, and likely didn’t even know it.

We realized how, instead of having productive conflict discussions about tangible issues, couples were really arguing about how one partner may not pay much attention to the other’s needs, or may not express much interest in things that their partner cares about.
Interfaith Prayer Service for Peace in the Middle East
Interfaith Prayer Service for
Peace in the Middle East
– An Online Event –
Monday, June 22, 7 PM

Justice & Peace in the Holy Land:
Why is it so hard to know how to pray about this?
How do you intervene when everyone is persecuted?

This year the prayer service will take place in conjunction with the national Churches for Middle East Peace (online) annual Summit. Find complete information about the 2020 CMEP Summit here . St. Ignatius is offering 10 tickets to this online conference on a first-come basis. Request a ticket by contacting Dusty Lidinsky at dustylidinsky@gmail.com .
Following the Summit, the Interfaith Ministry of St. Ignatius Catholic Community will hold its Annual Prayer Service for Peace in the Middle East – this year via Zoom . The program will include discussion and questions raised by the Summit and prayer for discernment about how to advocate for peace in the Holy Land. Please add your voice to pray, reflect and question by participating in this online service. Directions on accessing this Zoom event are forthcoming.
Worship, Offerings and Prayer
HOW TO GIVE   
How to contribute when we are not gathering together during this season.

POOR BOX 
This weekend's Poor Box support goes to help Vulnerable Families in Crisis
PRAYER LIST
A list of those who have been added to our weekly prayer list..

ROSARY
After online mass at 9:30 AM every Sunday until quarantine is over.

 MASS MUSIC  
Attached is the listing for music selections at next Sunday's Mass.

No listing until
Public Masses
In the Media
Protesters gather near the Minnesota Police 3rd Precinct during a gathering Tuesday, May 26, 2020, in response to the death the day before of George Floyd in police custody. Four Minneapolis officers involved in the arrest of Floyd, a black man who died in police custody, were fired Tuesday, hours after a bystander’s video showed an officer kneeling on the handcuffed man’s neck, even after he pleaded that he could not breathe and stopped moving. (Credit: Richard Tsong-Taatarii/Star Tribune via AP.)
Killing of George Floyd Exposes Blind Spot on Racism, Catholic Advocates Say

by Christopher White | May 28, 2020

NEW YORK - Catholics are calling the murder of George Floyd yet another example of a continuing blind spot toward the racism that has plagued the United States since its founding, evidenced by the continuous use of police brutality against African Americans and silence of many Catholic leaders in the face of it. 

Floyd, a 46-year-old black man, died on Monday after police officers violently pinned him down in Minneapolis in response to a call about a man suspected of forgery. 

A video of him pleading with police officers while saying “I can’t breathe,” has gone viral, sparking protests in the Minnesota state capital over the last 48 hours. Floyd can be seen in the video requesting help and not resisting arrest as onlookers implored the cops to back down. On Tuesday, the Minneapolis Police Chief announced that four responding officers have been fired and that an FBI investigation has commenced.  READ MORE