Young Adult things to pay attention to...

• Never on Sunday - our Young Adult Food & Fellowship social begins this Sunday, January 21st, right after the 6 pm Mass.
• Loaves & Fishes - Beginning on Saturday, January 27, Young Adults will be teamed with Loaves & Fishes on the 4th Saturday of the month. Sign up here.
• As sponsors of the 6 PM Mass we have to needs for us to help meet:

- Lectors and Eucharistic ministers. Sign up here.

- We are in need of talented singers, guitarists. Let us know here.

• For the most up-to-date information regarding our events, please check out the Young Adult Ministry page on our website and follow our the Young Adult Instagram @St.Ignatius_Baltimore.
• Young Adult GroupMe – a dedicated space for you to exchange prayer requests, participate in vibrant discussions, and foster community. Join us by clicking here.

Gospel Reflection

Editor's Note: Next Weekend's Gospel Reading is Mark 1:14-20 where Jesus finds and calls Simon and his brother, Andrew.

The Calling of Simon and Andrew

(Mark 1:14-20)

Written by John Petty

Mark 1:14-20 – Now after John was arrested, Jesus came to Galilee, proclaiming the good news of God, 15 and saying, ‘The time is fulfilled, and the kingdom of God has come near; repent, and believe in the good news.’ 16 As Jesus passed along the Sea of Galilee, he saw Simon and his brother Andrew casting a net into the lake—for they were fishermen. 17 And Jesus said to them, ‘Follow me and I will make you fish for people.’ 18 And immediately they left their nets and followed him. 19 As he went a little farther, he saw James son of Zebedee and his brother John, who were in their boat mending the nets. 20 Immediately he called them; and they left their father Zebedee in the boat with the hired men, and followed him.

Translation: But with the delivering over of John, Jesus came into Galilee proclaiming the good news of God and saying, “The time has been fulfilled, and the kingdom of God has come near. Turn and ‘faith’ in the good news.” 

And moving alongside the Sea of Galilee, he saw Simon and Andrew, the brother of Simon, casting a net into the sea for they were fishermen. And Jesus said to them, “Come after me and I will make you to be fishers of people.” And immediately, letting go the nets, they followed him. And stepping a little forward, he saw James son of Zebedee and John his brother in the boat restoring the nets. Immediately, he called them and, letting go their father Zebedee in the boat with the hired hands, they went after him.

Background and situation: We are only 13 verses into Mark’s gospel. Thus far, Mark has introduced John the Baptist, told of the baptism of Jesus and the voice from heaven proclaiming him “beloved son,” and, in only one verse, told of his subsequent temptation in the wilderness. READ MORE

New Sunday Evening Mass

The Young Adult Ministry requests a pianist or guitarist for the 6 pm Mass. If interested please contact the Parish Office barbaradailey@st-ignatius.net or 410-727-3848.

From the Environmental Justice Ministry

1/9 The Environmental Justice Committee offers for your reflection this passage from Pope Francis's exhortation, Laudato Si (2015): : 

Reflection 14: Loss of biodiversity

The earth’s resources are also being plun­dered because of short-sighted approaches to the economy, commerce and production. The loss of forests and woodlands entails the loss of species which may constitute extremely impor­tant resources in the future, not only for food but also for curing disease and other uses. Differ­ent species contain genes which could be key re­sources in years ahead for meeting human needs and regulating environmental problems. . . . It may well disturb us to learn of the extinc­tion of mammals or birds, since they are more visible. But the good functioning of ecosystems also requires fungi, algae, worms, insects, reptiles and an innumerable variety of microorganisms.

It is not enough, however, to think of dif­ferent species merely as potential “resources” to be exploited, while overlooking the fact that they have value in themselves. Each year sees the disappearance of thousands of plant and animal species which we will never know, which our children will never see, because they have been lost forever. The great majority become extinct for reasons related to human activity. Because of us, thousands of species will no longer give glory to God by their very existence, nor convey their message to us. We have no such right. 

Upcoming Events

Sunday, January 21

@ 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm (via Zoom)

Embracing God’s Gifts – Scripture Study

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Sunday, January 21

@ 7:15 pm - 8:30 pm

Young Adults: Never on Sunday

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Upcoming Event in the Area

ICJS to Screen Christian Nationalism Documentary

What role did Christian nationalism play in the Capitol riot of January 6, 2021? Matthew Taylor, Protestant scholar for Institute for Islamic, Christian, and Jewish Studies (ICJS) has devoted three years to answer to this question. The result is a new ICJS-produced documentary, Spiritual Warriors: Decoding Christian Nationalism at The Capitol Riot. It premieres on Wed., January 31, 7 p.m. at The Senator Theatre, 5904 York Rd., followed by a panel discussion. Tickets are $8, and are free for students with ID. Purchase tickets click here.

2023 Tax Donation Statements

Please be aware that 2023 year-end donation statements for those who contribute by check, envelope, or asset management firms are available upon request by emailing Gregory Richards at GregRichards@st-ignatius.net. Those enrolled in online giving through Faith Direct can log on to their website to obtain one. Email Gregory Richards if you have any questions.

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