THE 24 TH S UNDAY IN O RDINARY TIME – S EPTEMBER 13, 2009
THE R EADINGS FOR THE 25TH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME AE:
Wis. 2: 12, 17-20
Jas. 3: 16-4
Mk. 9: 30-37
P l ea s e P r ay f o r
Sunday, September 13, 2009
8:00
Mary A. Sammartino
10:00 (UC) Michael G. Sciaraffa
10:00 (LC) Meghan Hickey (Living)
5:30
Leong Sahutka
Monday, September 14, 2009
12:15 Justine Nolan
5:30
Otilia Lopez
Tuesday, September 15, 2009
12:15 Francis Mannix & Mary
Mannix Slaughter
5:30 Andy Marsh
Wednesday, September 16, 2009
12:15 Robert Guth
5:30 Delia Hearns
Friday, September 18, 2009
12:15 Ashley Hamlet Family
5:30 Ralph M. Ferrera
Saturday, September 19, 2009
9:00 Thomas Gaquin
4:00
Edward Kenney
Thursday, September 17, 2009
12:15 Cho-Gao Family
In Thanksgiving
5:30 Dr. George M. Bernier, Jr.
WITH OPEN ARMS
“COME AND JOURNEY WITH US”
On Monday evening, September 14th at 7:15 pm in the Friary Room, we will initiate an eight week
program on the essentials of the Catholic Faith.
An inquiry program for non-Catholics
A welcome back for inactive Catholics
An updating for practicing Catholics
This program leads into RCIA for those wishing to become Catholics and Confirmation for those who
are Baptized and have received Eucharist.
FALL PARISH RETREAT AT EASTERN POINT, GLOUCESTER – This annual retreat is an
opportunity to enter more deeply into the mystery of God’s love for us. You will have an
opportunity for spiritual conversation, silent prayer and gatherings of prayer and worship with
members of the parish community. The retreat will be held Friday, October 23rd to Sunday,
October 26th. The cost for the weekend is $200 (all inclusive), with a deposit of $100 at registration.
If anyone is in need of financial assistance in order to attend, please let us know. Please register
through the parish office 617-552-6102, or ignatius@bc.edu.
AN INVITATION: YOU ARE CORDIALLY INVITED TO: YESTERDAY, TODAY AND FOREVER,
Celebrating the 60th Anniversary of the Dedication of the Church – September 19-20th. After each
of the liturgies on this weekend, there will be a reception in the Friary Room, a Video Presentation and Church
Tours.
THIS WEEK’S CALENDAR
Sunday, Sept. 13
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Contemporary Music Ensemble – Upper Church
4:30 pm
Wednesday, Sept 16th
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Transitions Networking – Rectory
Children’s Carol Choir – Choir Room
Parish Choir Rehearsal – Friary Room
Young Adult Group Meeting – Rectory 2nd Floor
12:45 pm
4:30 pm
7:15 pm
7:30 pm
Friday, Sept. 18th
Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament – Lannon Chapel
12:45 pm
THE FALL DISCUSSION GROUP is forming for our
This is Father Radcliffe's latest offering in which he
usual Wednesday evening weekly meetings. We will
uses a rather old-fashioned methodology, familiar no
meet each Wednesday at 7:30 pm at the Jesuit
doubt, to older Catholics.
residence, 130 Beacon Street, starting on September
through the celebration of Mass, step-by-step, while
30, 2009 through November 11, 1009.
offering
The one
exception will be Wednesday, October 14th.
newer
He "walks" the reader
theological
provocative and challenging.
insights
that
are
It should make for
interesting conversation.
As usual, Frs. Bob and J.A. will host the meetings.
The book we will discuss is Timothy Radcliffe's "Why
Space is, as usual, limited.
Please indicate your
go to Church?:
The Drama of the Eucharist
desire to reserve a space by contacting Betty in the
(Continuum, 2008)". This is the sequel to a book we
main office (Ignatius@bc.edu or 617-552-6102). The
discussed previously called "What is the Point of
book should be available in bookstores or through
Being a Christian?"
Amazon.com.
ST. IGNATIUS MUSIC MINISTRY
5:30 CONTEMPORARY ENSEMBLE is looking for new members as well. We are praying especiallyfor a new
Synthesizer player (we have a Yamaha D-18!) Rehearsals take place on Sunday afternoons, right before the liturgy.
Anyone interested should contact Michael Burgo; burgo@bc.edu 617 -552 -6108
INTERESTED IN OUR OTHER MUSIC GROUPS? Check out our webpage under the ministries tab:
bc.edu/stignatius
A CONCERT OF MUSIC FOR THE WEDDING LITURGY will be held on Monday evening, October 5th at
7:30 pm in the Upper Church. Engaged couples planning their wedding will find this concert very helpful in
choosing the music for their wedding day.
DO YOU KNOW SOMEONE who is carrying sorrow
over past abortion? Project Rachel is the postabortion ministry of the Catholic Church to help
those dealing with the pain of abortion. Project
Rachel is offering a “Come to the Waters” postabortion healing retreat on Saturday, September 19,
2009 from 9:00 am to 5 pm. For more information and
registration, call Project Rachel at 508-651-3100, or
contact help@projectrachelboston.com. All contacts
and inquiries are confidential.
Informational
brochure and flier available near the rear church
doors.
TRANSITIONS: NETWORKING, JOB SEARCH ASSISTANCE AND SPIRITUAL SUPPORT
FOR THOSE SEEKING NEW EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES
Due to renovations in the lower church, the Parish Transitions Group will meet in the parish rectory next door in
the interim. For the month of September, the meetings will be every two weeks. Please bring your own lunch.
All are welcome! The schedule is as follows:
September 16th
September 30th
BOOK DISCUSSION - Looking for some good reading? May we suggest The Gift by Hafiz, translated
by Daniel Ladinsky. Then join us for discussion of this book on September 20th at 11:15 in the rectory
living room. Reviewer Patricia Monaghan has this to say about The Gift: “Hafiz is so beloved in Iran that he
outsells the Koran. Nothing is too human for Hafiz to celebrate, for in humanity he finds the prospect of God. In
everything from housework to lovemaking, he celebrates the spiritual possibilities of life. A fine and stirring new
presentation of one of the world's great poets”.
IGNATIAN VOLUNTEER CORPS – There are a number of Boston area volunteer opportunities with the Ignatian
Volunteer Corps. For more information, contact Steve Jubin at sjubin@ivcusa.org.
OUTREACH MINISTRIES
WHERE WE’VE BEEN… This has been a busy few months for parish Outreach
involvement. Our monthly Shattuck service continued, even during the dog days of
summer! The summertime cookout at Shattuck was a huge success, thanks to servers and
food and cash donors. Outreach helpers ministered to the Guests at Cor Unum Meal
Center in Lawrence in both July and August. Thanks so much to all of you who participated
in any way. Hunger does not take a vacation, so our efforts are especially appreciated in
the summer months when many agencies feel the absence of donors and
volunteers. And we’ve wrapped up our annual back-to-school items drive.
WHERE WE’RE GOING… We’ll soon be gearing up for a number of Outreach
efforts.
These include:
monthly meal serving at Shattuck Shelter;
participation in the October 18th Newton Walk for the World (aka, CROP Walk), a 10K
which benefits both local agencies and Church World Services; our annual winter clothing
drive for Shattuck Shelter Guests (October 24th/25th); Senior Outreach activities; and
Christmas Gift Drive prep for the Drive which kicks off on November 21st. Stay tuned
for additions to the list!
FAITH FORMATION
Registration for the 2009 – 2010 Faith Formation year is in full swing. If you have not
yet registered, please call or email Amy at 617.552.6103 or chapmaab@bc.edu and a form
will be sent to you. Catechetical Sessions will begin September 27.
Pre-school – Grade 5 sessions meet on Sunday mornings from 8:45am – 9:45am.
Grade 6 – Confirmation II sessions meet on Sundays from 11:15-12:30.
The Arts-Based Program meets 11:00-12:30 on alternating Sundays.
In order to offset the costs associated with our program, we ask for a donation of $250
per family. We are offering a pre-registration donation of $200 for those families who
register before September 20.
WE NEED CATECHISTS!
Catechists: We have been very fortunate to always have very reliable, dedicated
catechists. Now that it is September, we are hoping to fill all of our vacancies. At this
point, we still need catechists for the following grades:
2 (need 2 catechists)
3 (need one catechist)
4 (need two catechists)
5 (need one catechist)
Middle School (need 2-3 catechists)
Confirmation Year I (see below)*
*This year we are considering an alternative teaching model for our Confirmation Year I
program (formally 9th grade). That year focuses on 5 units, and we are looking at having 5
volunteers each take one unit. Thus, a commitment in this program would only be for 4
weeks of the year. The units are World Religions, Old Testament, New Testament,
Liturgy, Sacraments, and Prayer, and Catholic Social Teaching.
If you are interested in helping us out, I would be happy to talk more about the
commitment. We would be very grateful for any assistance!
Saint Mary of the Angels in Roxbury is also looking for catechists. If you are
interested in this opportunity, please contact Amy at 617.552.6103 or
chapmaab@bc.edu.
CHURCH OF SAINT IGNATIUS OF LOYOLA
28 COMMONWEALTH AVENUE – CHESTNUT HILL, MA., 02467
PHONE 617-552-6100
FAX: 617-552-6101
E-MAIL IGNATIUS@BC.EDU
WEB: HTTP://BC.EDU/ST-IGNATIUS
THE PARISH STAFF
REV. ROBERT F. VEREECKE, SJ, PASTOR
REV. KENNETH G. LOFTUS, SJ, ASSOCIATE
REV. JOHN ALLAN LOFTUS, SJ, ASSOCIATE
CAP TEAM MEMBER (CHAIR)
REV. JAMES F. MORGAN, SJ, EMERITUS
FRVEREEC@BC.EDU
LOFTUSKE@BC.EDU
JA.LOFTUS@BC.EDU
MICHAEL BURGO, DIR. OF MUSIC MINISTRY
TIMOTHY ZIMMERMAN, ASSOCIATE DIR.
OF MUSIC / ORGANIST
SR. DIANE VALLERIO, OSF, DIR. OF OUTREACH
AMY CHAPMAN, FAITH FORMATION DIRECTOR
GERARD SLOAN, FAITH FORMATION STAFF
RICHARD MOYNIHAN, BUSINESS MANAGER
ELIZABETH MCLAUGHLIN, ADM. ASSISTANT
WALTER FOTHERGILL, FACILITIES MANAGER
BURGO@BC.EDU
617-552-6108
ZIMMERTA@BC.EDU 617-552-6114
SHEILA BARNETT
KATHY MAHER
CAP TEAM MEMBER
CAP TEAM MEMBER
617-552-6100
617-552-6100
617-552-6100
617-552-6100
VALLERIO@BC.EDU 617-552-6107
CHAPMAAB@BC.EDU 617-552-6103
SLOANG@BC.EDU
617-552-6105
MOYNIHAR@BC.EDU 617-552-6117
IGNATIUS@BC.EDU
617-552-6102
WALTER.FOTHERGILL 617-552-6119
@BC.EDU
SHEILA.BARNETT@GMAIL.COM
KSULLIVAN-MAHER@MILTONPS.ORG
THE CELEBRATION OF EUCHARIST
SUNDAY
WEEKDAY
SATURDAY
UPPER CHURCH 8:00 AM, 10:00 AM, 12:00 NOON, 5:30 PM
LOWER CHURCH 10:00 AM, FAMILY LITURGY
12:00 MISA EN ESPANOL EN LA CAPILLA LANNON
LOWER CHURCH - 5:30 PM
LOWER CHURCH 9:00 AM, UPPER CHURCH 4:00 PM (Vigil)
THE SACRAMENTS
BAPTISM
Adults are baptized at the Easter Vigil as part of the Rites of Christian Initiation for
Adults. Infant and child baptisms are by arrangement.
FIRST EUCHARIST
Preparation occurs in Grade 1 and includes classes, retreats and home instruction.
CONFIRMATION
Our Confirmation program begins in the 9th grade. Students are confirmed in the
Spring of the 10th grade. Young adults who have been catechized but are not yet
confirmed should contact the rectory for an alternative program.
MATRIMONY
Must be registered as a parishioner six months prior to beginning Marriage
arrangements.
RECONCILIATION
Saturdays 3:15 - 3:45 PM Upper Church or by arrangement
ANOINTING OF THE SICK by arrangement