November 9, 2008 – Dedication of the Lateran Basilica in Rome
THE READINGS FOR NEXT SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 16 TH TH WILL BE: PRV. 31, 10:13, 1 THES. 5, 1-6, MT. 25, 14:30
PLEASE PRAY FOR:
SuSunday, November 9, 2008
8:0 8:00 Clifford Samuel
10:10:00 Shea & Carey Families
NoNoon Christopher Bercury
5:35:300 Mark Frattaroli
TuTuesday, November 11, 2008
5: 5:30 Thomas Sullivan
turFriday, November 14, 2008
9: 12:15 Bernard J. Downey
4: 5:30 Capobianco – Casaletto
W Wednesday, November 12, 2008
Families & Judge Mgt.
12:12:15 Joseph Barry
C. Scott
5:3 5:30
Walter Goldstein
SaSaturday, November 15, 2008
M Monday, November 10, 2008
FriThursday, November 13, 2008 9: 9:00 John Agundez
12:12:15 Alice Brennan
5: 12:15 Mary Mannix Slaughter
4:00 Joseph G. Dempsey
5:3 5:30
Nancy Durkin Orazem
& Francis Mannix
New Possibility for Jewish-Christian Encounter
Saint Ignatius is one of the co-sponsors for an upcoming event at the Emmanuel Center, the new interfaith
partnership between Emmanuel Episcopal Church and Boston Jewish Spirit. The Center affirms that the
encounter between Judaism and Christianity can be a vital, loving and living one and embraces the mission of
developing educational programs that explore the intersection of spirituality and the arts.
The Emmanuel Center will be formally inaugurated with a very special event on Sunday, November 16 at 4:00
p.m. James Carroll will join us for a conversation about his major book and new documentary film, Constantine's
Sword. Many people have read this powerful confrontation with the tragic encounter between Judaism and
Christianity through the ages, and have seen the new film that portrays Jim's personal journey in reflecting on
these transcendent issues. The film will be screened at Emmanuel on Saturday evening, November 15 at 7:30
p.m. and prior to the program on Sunday at 2:00 p.m.
For further information, please contact Boston Jewish Spirit: www.bostonjewishspirit.org (617-262-1202) or
Emmanuel Church: www.emmanuel-boston.org (617-536-3355).
Fr. Bob has decided to bring the curtain down on this beloved Christmas tradition that celebrates the true
meaning of Christmas through the ages. We want to honor the years of joy and laughter A Dancer’s
Christmas has brought to so many – and – we want to honor and thank Fr. Bob for expressing his creative
spirit and faith through dance.
Hold December 20th, 7:30 PM! Everyone is invited to
attend St. Ignatius Night at A Dancer’s Christmas
and enjoy our annual reception après show at 130
Beacon Street. More details to follow in upcoming
bulletins. Order tickets now through the Robsham
Theater Arts Center at Boston College - 617 – 552 –
4002. Be sure to tell the Box Office you are part of
the St. Ignatius Night Party.
On Saturday, November 22nd. , the BLDE Board
invites you to join them for a Gala Evening at 130
Beacon Street. “FINALE” will be a lovely evening of
“wine-tasting” and welcoming another season of “A
Dancer’s Chrismas.” The donation for the evening
will be $150 per couple. If you would like to receive
a formal invitation, please call the rectory, 617-5526102
PERFORMANCES
December 13th -14th and 20-21st
Saturday, December 13th and 20th at 3:00 pm and 7:30 pm
Sunday, December 14th and 21st at 3:00 pm
$30 Adults – $20 Seniors/Students - $15 Children
$75 Family Special (2 adults, 2 children) - Group rates available
RETIREMENT FUND FOR RELIGIOUS - The annual Retirement Fund for Religious will be this
weekend. This second collection is a change from the designated December 14th date.
ANOINTING
OF THE
SICK – The Sacrament of the Sick will be celebrated
following the 12:15 pm Mass on Wednesday, November 19th.
JAMAICA HELLO!
Once again this year, we are planning a parish trip to Jamaica to work with our sister parish, St. Anne’s. The
dates are January 18th – 26th. Parishioners are responsible for their air fare and the cost of food and lodging.
If you are interested in finding out more about the trip, contact the rectory, 617-552-6102.
WITH OPEN MINDS, ARMS AND HEARTS
We are in the midst of a nine week Catholic appreciation course for anyone who would like to learn more about
the rich tradition of our Faith. We meet Monday evenings from 7:15-8:45 pm in the Friary Room (below the main
sanctuary.) November 10th topic: “So What Really Happened at the Milvian Bridge: 2000 Years of Christian
History in Twenty Minutes.”
OUTREACH MINISTRIES
COMING UP!
SHATTUCK HOLIDAY MEAL
Our holiday outreach to the Guests at Shattuck
Shelter will be on Sunday, December 7th. Materials for food donations and sign-ups
for kitchen prep and serving will be on the Outreach table beginning the weekend of
November 15th/16th.
CHRISTMAS GIFT DRIVE The 800+ ornaments will be on the tree for the taking
beginning the weekend of November 22nd/23rd.
THANKSGIVING DAY MASS COLLECTION: We’ll continue our tradition of earmarking the
Thanksgiving Day collection for our sister parish, St. Anne’s in Kingston, Jamaica. The
donations will be sent right off for the parish’s use to help make Christmas brighter for its
parishioners. If you will be away on Thanksgiving but would like to make a donation, you may
put it in the Sunday collection or drop it off/mail it to the Rectory. Please note St. Anne’s on
the check memo line.
HIGH SCHOOL OPEN HOUSES
Thursday Nov. 13th 7:00 p.m.:
Thursday, Nov. 13th 10 -2pm
St. Joseph Elementary School – 90 Pickering St. Needham, 781-444-4459
Ext. 10 – visit www.saintjoes.com
Our Lady’s School 920 Trapelo Road, Waltham – www.ourladysschool.org
ST. IGNATIUS MUSIC MINISTRY
We are always looking for new members to invigorate our ensembles and the Fall is the time when we welcome in
many new people. Persons new to the parish as well as students who sing or play musical instruments are most
welcome. A synthesizer player for our 5:30 pm contemporary ensemble is a top need. Please take a moment to
check out our webpage or contact our Music Ministry Director, Michael Burgo: burgo@bc.edu or 617 552-6108.
ST. IGNATIUS WOMEN’S RETREAT
SAVE THE DATE for the first annual women’s retreat. The retreat will take place over the weekend of February 2022, 2009 at the Sacred Hearts Retreat Center in Wareham. Those who are interested should be in touch with Amy
Chapman at 617-552-6103 or via email at chapmaab@bc.edu with questions or to register for the retreat.
ST. IGNATIUS BOOK FAIR
As in the past, St. Ignatius will be hosting the Boston College Bookstore in the Friary Room to offer our parishioners
the opportunity to buy books at a discount in time for the holiday season. This year’s Book Fair will take place on
Sunday, November 16 from 8:30am – 1:00pm.
Titles available will include a variety of topics including prayer, spirituality, Jesuits and the Ignatian Tradition,
children’s religious titles, and books written by our staff and parishioners. If you are a parishioner and wish to
have your book(s) available at the Book Fair, please contact Amy Chapman at chapmaab@bc.edu.
THIS WEEK’S CALENDAR
Sunday, November 9 th
Monday, November 10
Contemporary Music Ensemble
th
Tuesday, November 11th
With Open Arms — Friary Room
4:30 pm
7:15 pm
Parish Pastoral Council – Friary Room
7:15 pm
Wed., November 12th
Children’s Carol Choir – Friary Room
Parish Choir Rehearsal – Friary Room
Little Rock Bible Group – Lannon Chapel
YAG Meeting – Rectory 2nd Floor
4:30 pm
7:15 pm
7:15 pm
7:30 pm
Thurs. , November 13th
Personal Safety Parents Meeting – Lannon Chapel
7:15 pm
Friday, November 14th
Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament – Lannon Chapel
12:15 pm
FAITH FORUM
The Faith Forum discussions are back! They meet on Sundays in the Friary Room downstairs after the ten
o’clock liturgies (i.e. at approximately 11:15 am). This is an opportunity to discuss and reflect with fellow
parishioners on issues relevant to being a Catholic in today's world. Frequently the conversation focuses on the
readings and homilies from the day's liturgies—at least as a starter. Fr. J.A. Loftus, S.J. usually attends and
moderates the discussion, often with the help of Fr. Bob. All are welcome (this includes the Family Mass parents as
well) and are encouraged to attend—at least once.
PROJECT RACHEL
Do you know someone who is carrying sorrow over past abortion? Project Rachel is the post-abortion ministry of
the Catholic Church to help those dealing with the pain of abortion. Project Rachel is offering its final fall “Come to
the Waters” post-abortion healing retreat on Saturday, November 15th. For more information/registration, call
Project Rachel at 508-651-3100, or contact: help2projectrachelboston.com.
MINISTERIO PARA LA COMUNIDAD LATINA EN SAN IGNACIO DE LOYOLA
MINISTRY FOR THE LATINO COMMUNITY AT ST. IGNATIUS: La Misa en Espanol: Cada Domingo
en la Capilla Lannon a las 12:00. Estamos invitando a los miembros de la comunidad Latina a
organizar grupos de oración, grupos de compartimientos de la Fé y estudios biblicos
inmediatamente despues de la liturgia.
YOUNG ADULT GROUP
Join other single and married young adults in their 20s, 30s, and 40s as we meet each Wednesday
at 7:30 p.m. in the rectory for an informal discussion of the previous Sunday’s readings or other
topics relevant to our faith. Social time such as getting ice cream across the street sometimes
follows. We also run a great annual weekend retreat and members are known to organize
periodic social outings for the group as well, e.g. dinners, concerts, and swing dancing. Come
join us this Wednesday!
Faith Formation News
Faith Formation Calendar
November
9
13
CAROL CHOIR
Class (K-5, 9-10)
Middle School Meets; Mass & lunch with the Latino
Community, 11-2
Personal Safety Program Parent Meeting, 7:15pm
15
16
Middle School Service at Harvest Food Pantry
Classes (K-5, 9-10)
Preschool Meets
ABP Meets
21
Friday Pizza Night, 6-8pm, Rectory Dining Room
23
Advent Whole Community Catechesis, 8:45 – 11:30
Classes for grades 9-10
Start of the Giving Tree
30
Thanksgiving Weekend – No Classes; There will be Family
Mass.
AND
“GREAT PUMPKIN”
ON THE
MOVE – On the Wednesday before
Halloween, Carol Choir and I (Mr. Z) took our Great Pumpkin Carols on tour to the Providence
House Assisted Living Residence in Brookline. After rehearsal and a pizza party, we journeyed,
accompanied (literally) by our own Susan Moran to serenade a large group of residents and
staff members. Among the celebrities with us that night were Lady John (wife of Sir Elton) and
a famous walking box of popcorn. After our program of seasonal favorites and church anthems
the choir sings, we were treated to a spooktacular reception given by the staff and residents,
who made charming Halloween favors for choir members. All had a devil of a good time.
Thanks, as ever, to the parents for their help and supports.
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
UPPER CHURCH 8:00 AM, 10:00 AM, 12:00 NOON, 5:30 PM
LOWER CHURCH (Sept.-June) 10:00 AM, FAMILY LITURGY.
12:00 MISA EN ESPANOL EN LA CAPILLA LANNON
WEEKDAY LOWER CHURCH 12:15 PM - 5:30 PM
SATURDAY LOWER CHURCH 9:00 AM, UPPER CHURCH 4:00 PM (Vigil)
ADORATION OF THE BLESSED SACRAMENT - FRIDAY, 12:45 – 5:00 PM
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 2 and includes classes, retreat 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.