May 1 — Sixth Sunday of Easter
The Readings for the Seventh Sunday of Easter: Acts 1: 1 - 11 ! Eph 1: 17 - 23 ! Luke 24: 46 - 53
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Celebrate Father Bob
Here are some important dates and ways to say thank you to Fr.
Bob and Fr. JA for their service to our parish community:
Please pray for:
Sunday, May 1
Pablo Garcia (Upper Church)
Rick Tubazio (Lower Church)
Joseph Patts
Barbara Rogers
10:00 am
10:00 am
12:00 pm
5:30 pm
Monday, May 2
Mary O'Hara
Rita Ericsono
12:15 pm
5:30 pm
Tuesday, May 3
Francis Mannix and Mary Mannix
12:15 pm
Wednesday, May 4
Vigil Mass for Ascension Thursday
5:30 pm
Attend Mass with Fr. Bob and Fr. JA
May 14 and May 15: Fr. Bob will celebrate at all the upstairs
Masses, and Fr. JA will preside at the Masses in the Lannon
Chapel.
May 21 and May 22: Fr. JA will celebrate all upstairs Masses and
Fr. Bob will preside at the Lannon Chapel Masses.
Celebrating the Journey Tent Farewell
May 14 and May 15 - Join a parish-wide tent celebration after
every weekend Mass. Lots of fun, food, friends and opportunity
to say thank you to both Fr. Bob and Fr. JA.
Support the Fr. Bob Legacy Fund
Make a gift to the Fund (payment can be made in installments)
Please visit www.celebratefrbob.com for details
Thursday, May 5
Ascension Thursday - Lower Chapel
Ascension Thursday – Lower Chapel
12:15 pm
5:30 pm
Friday, May 6
Margaret Shields
Michael, Ann and Stanley Crowley
12:15 pm
5:30 pm
Saturday, May 7
Alfred & Genevieve Wasilauskas
4:00 pm
Sunday, May 8
Debbie Jocus
Christine Fellows (Upper Church)
Alyssa Szymanski (Lower Church)
Lilliam Immig
Theresa Collins
8:00 am
10:00 am
10:00 am
12:00 pm
5:30 pm
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Book Discussion
On Sunday, May 22 at 11:15 am, there will be a discussion of the
book Stories from the Shadows: Reflections of a Street Doctor by James J. O'Connell. Boston Globe columnist Thomas Farragher describes this book as “a remarkable collection of raw and
real tales about Dr. O’Connell’s homeless patients and the stories
they’ve entrusted to him.” Another reviewer calls this book “one
of the best books about homeless Americans that has ever been
published. Dr. O’Connell sounds a wakeup call that pricks the
conscience: Am I my brother’s keeper?" Please join our discussion of this book on May 22 in the Parish Office.
Companions Support Group
Has someone you loved died? You are invited to be with others
who understand this profound experience. Companions is an
educational support group for anyone in need of healing and
hope after the death of a loved one. Thursday evenings from
May 5 – June 6 in the Parish Office Living Room, 7:00-8:30pm.
For more information contact Maureen Saldarini,
mcsaldarini113@gmail.com
Gift to Fr. Bob from parishioner and artist Bob Hsiung
Help Wanted!
During the weekend of May 14-15, 2016, we will come together
as a community after every Mass to celebrate the start of a new
journey for Fr. Bob and Fr. J.A. under the big tent on the lawn.
We are looking for volunteers that would like to help with the set
up, running and cleaning up for this event. Set up will take place
on Saturday morning and take down will take place on Sunday
after the reception, following the 5:30 Mass. Many hands are
needed for the receptions after each Mass, both on Saturday and
Sunday, to prepare and serve food and beverages and to keep the
receptions lively. If you can help, please contact Catherine
Downing at 617-782-5812 or sending an email to her at
cfdesq@hotmail.com.
Outreach Ministries
Faith Formation News
This weekend is the Project Bread Walk for Hunger. In this Year
of Mercy, you can help feed the hungry by
helping to provide a hand up for our neighbors through the good works of Project
Bread. Online donations are still being
accepted: go to the Project Bread website,
link to Walk for Hunger and find TEAM
IGNATIUS. And remember, the Walk for
Hunger is one source of funding for Project
Bread; donations can be made all year long to help in the daily
challenges of food insecurity.
With May here, our Faith Formation Program year is nearing to
a close. With that, there are important dates and events to be
aware of:
Also this weekend is our clothing drive for the Adult
Guests at St. Francis House Day Shelter in Boston.
The new and gently used clothing that you donate will
help to clothe over 150 homeless Guests per week.
The current clothing wish list for Spring and Summer:
MEN:
Belts: all sizes
T-shirts/short short sleeve tops: M, L, XL, 2X, 3X, 4X
men’s jeans: sizes 32-42 - length 32 and above
men’s shorts, sizes 30-36
New and gently used shoes and sneakers: sizes 7-15
Sweatpants: M, L, XL, 2X, 3X
new socks
spring/fall jackets: M-3X
Baseball hats
Hooded sweatshirts: S – 4X
WOMEN:
new socks
jeans: sizes 10-18
size 12+ shorts/capris/lightweight pants
spring/fall jackets: M, L, XL, 2X, 3X
T-shirts/short-sleeved tops: S, M, L, XL, 2X, 3X
sweatpants: M-2X
shoes and sneakers: sizes 7-11
sun hats
ALSO: New or gently used backpacks or tote bags; new shower
flip-flops/thong sandals.
Only items listed, please! Collection boxes will be at each church
entrance on the designated weekend.
Only items listed, please! Collection boxes will be at each church
entrance. If you forgot your donation, you may drop it off at the
parish office by 7pm on monday, may 2
Transition Team Update
This weekend April 30th/May 1st, members of the St. Ignatius
Transition Team are looking forward to having a conversation
with any members of the parish who are interested in dialoguing
about our transition from the pastoral leadership of Frs. Bob and
JA to that of Fr. Joe Costantino and Fr. Jim Coughlin. There are
some things the Team knows about our current and future state,
yet there is much we don’t know. Members of the Transition
Team would like to share with you what we have learned so far
and what we are discussing, and we’d like to hear your thoughts
and suggestions regarding transitions both now and in the days
and weeks to come. Pairs of Transition Team members will be
available to talk with you after these Masses:
Saturday, April 30th, 4 PM, Upper Church
Sunday, May 1st, 10 AM and 12 PM Upper Church
Sunday, May 1st, 12 PM, Lannon Chapel, En Español
We look forward to discussing our shared future with you.
Family Arts Based Program: Meets May 1st as usual. May
15th-brief session after 10AM Family Mass in the Lannon Chapel, then Celebrating the Journey Tent Farewell for Frs. Bob and
J.A.. May 22nd-arrive early to 10AM Family Mass
Preschool-Grade 5: May 1st-no class so everyone can participate
in the Walk for Hunger. May 8th classes as usual. May 15th-last
class and the Celebrating the Journey Tent Farewell for Frs. Bob
and J.A.
Middle School: May 1st-Walk for Hunger and May 15th-
Celebrating the Journey Tent Farewell for Frs. Bob and J.A.
Confirmation I & II; May 1st-Walk for Hunger and May 15thCelebrating the Journey Tent Farewell for Frs. Bob and J.A.
JustYouth-May 1st-Walk for Hunger. May 6th book group as
usual. May 15th-Celebrating the Journey Tent Farewell for Frs.
Bob and J.A.
First Communions will be Saturday, May 7th and 14th at
10AM in the Upper Church, and Sunday, May 8th at noon in the
Lannon Chapel. The rehearsal and potluck for the May 7th
group is 5pm on Thursday, May 5th. For the May 14th group it
is 5pm on Thursday, May 12th. For the May 8th group, rehearsal
is Saturday May 7th at 4pm in the Lannon Chapel. Parents,
please be looking for an email from Susan Stuart with further
information about the rehearsals and potlucks.
Spanish Catechesis: May 1st-class as usual. May 8th-no clas-
ses due to First Communion. May 15th-last class and parish celebration for Fr. Bob.
A Report from the Pastoral Transition Team
Dear Friends,
Fr. Joe Costantino will become our new pastor on June 1, 2016.
Over the past several months he has maintained a busy schedule
on sabbatical, including leading retreats in places such as Cuba
and the Philippines. In mid-February he visited St. Ignatius and
was able to spend time with several parish groups and learn
more about his soon-to-be new home and its close neighbor,
Boston College.
During this time, Fr. Joe’s had the chance to meet with Fr. Bob,
the entire pastoral staff at St. Ignatius, Fr. Leahy, President of
BC, Fr. Bob Keane, Rector of the Jesuit Community at BC, Fr.
Mark Massa, Dean of the School of Theology and Ministry at BC,
Fr. Tony Penna, Director of Campus Ministry and Fr. John Sassani, Pastor of Our Lady’s and Sacred Heart in Newton. He also
attended a day long Parish Council meeting, choir rehearsal and
Lenten Taize Prayer as well as several weekend Masses.
For more information on Fr. Joe’s time here, visit:
www.bc.edu/bc_org/prs/stign/doc/PPCNotes22016.pdf.
Yours in Christ,
The Transition Team
Altar Flowers
The altar flowers this weekend were donated in memory of
Rev. Joseph Palmisano, S.J.
Dates to Note
May 23 – Boston College Commencement, Parish Office Closed,
no 12:15 pm Mass
July 31 – Installation of new Pastor, Rev. Joseph Costantino, S.J.
Catholic Appeal Update
May 1 - Sixth Sunday of Easter
The initial response to the 2016 Catholic Appeal has been enthusiastic—thank you. To date, we have raised 94% of our goal of
$78,990.
Growing pains. Today we hear more about the growing pains of
the early Church. The Apostles were doing something that had
never been done before, building a community of believers in
Jesus Christ, Son of God. There were bound to be
misunderstandings and differences of opinion. Today, the
Church of Boston is doing something new: bringing parishes
together under one pastor and leadership team, to focus on
spreading the Good News of Jesus Christ – evangelization. Jesus’
words in today’s Gospel sustained the early Church, and us
today: “Do not let your hearts be troubled or afraid.” The Holy
Spirit – the Advocate – is still with us.
If you have not yet had a chance to respond, please make a
pledge today and help us reach our goal by June 30. Your pledge
can be paid in monthly installments through January 31, 2017.
Pledge cards are available at the back of the church and in the
pews. Thank you for all those who have made a gift.
Pilgrimage to Ireland with Cardinal O’Malley
Are you "Searching for Faith In All the Wrong Places"?
Join the RCIA
Do you wish there was a community of people who asked questions, struggled with answers, found joy in being together, and
took time for faith and fun? The RCIA group continues to meet
during the summer, but not with boring meetings. We will have
hiking trips, board game nights, movie nights, discussion of the
Sunday readings, beach trips, and other activities as desired by
the group. New people are always welcome. Please contact Diana.Gaillardetz@bc.edu or Eric 224-330-9359 or Kyle Crosby
617-784-3141 for more exciting news.
Welcome to Our New Catholic – Bethany Augustoni
RCIA (Rite of Christian Initiation for Adults) group is pleased to
announce the baptism this Sunday of our newest Catholic Christian, Bethany Augustoni. Bethany comes from Vermont, was
raised in a Catholic family and has now made her own choice to
be baptized. We celebrate with the Augustoni family the beautiful spirit and commitment that Bethany has shown to her family,
to those in need, and to her life-long journey in faith. Thanks, in
particular, to Lena Augustoni Canas, Bethany's Great Aunt, who
has served as a faithful witness for how one is called to live an
active Christian faith.
Jackson-Walnut Park Schools: Inspiring Creativity and
Excellence in Education
Jackson School, an Independent Catholic elementary school (K6 grades), and Walnut Park Montessori, an authentic Montessori program for ages 18 months to 6 years old, form a continuum
of education whose mission is rooted in the charism and values
of the Sisters of St. Joseph of Boston. Jackson School is currently
enrolling for select openings in grades grades K to 4 for Fall
2016. If you are interested in visiting or finding out more, please
check us out at www.jwpschools.org and contact Katy Denning,
Director of Admissions at 617-202-9772 or by email admissions@jacksonwalnutparkschools.org.
CMM's 50th Anniversary Dinner on May 5th
Sister Simone Campbell, leader of the "Nuns on the Bus," will be
the key-note speaker at Cooperative Metropolitan Ministries'
50th Anniversary Dinner on Thursday, May 5th, at 6:00 PM at
Temple Ohabei Shalom at 1187 Beacon Street in Brookline. She
will speak on the theme: "Change from the Inside Out: Civil
Rights and Obligations." David Killian, President of the CMM
Board, invites you to this exciting event. For information and to
register, click on cmm50thdinner.eventbrite.com
Visit Ireland with Cardinal Sean O'Malley, July 14-21, 2016. This
7 day journey of faith is an historic trip to the west of Ireland
celebrating the 40th anniversary and re-dedication of Our Lady's
Basilica at Knock Shrine. Spend time with the Cardinal, the local
Irish people while enjoying a unique program of prayer, Irish
culture, sightseeing and time with friends and relations in Ireland. Seats are limited on this 7 day pilgrimage tour so if you
would like to join us on this trip organized through the Archdiocese with Cara Group Travel & Crystal Travel, visit:
www.bostonknock.com or call 617-639-0273.
Time Out Retreats
“Be Not Afraid” a Spirituality for Everyday Living mini-retreat on
the theme of death and dying (not loss and grief) will be held on
Wednesday, May 11, 2016 at Sacred Hearts Retreat Center in
Wareham, MA from 10:00am -12:30pm. Cost is $20. To register,
contact Peggy Patenaude at 508-548-9149 or timeoutretreats@comcast.net. Pre-registration required.
“Mystics, Rebels & Prophets” - A Retreat with Edwina Gateley
will be held June 27-July 1 at LaSalette Retreat Center in Attleboro, MA. For more information, contact Peggy Patenaude at
508-548-9149 or timeoutretreats@comcast.net. To register,
contact Charlotte at 508-222-8530 or office@lasaletteretreatcenter.com.
Mount Alvernia Academy
Mount Alvernia Academy, an independent coed Catholic school
in Newton serving students in preschool through grade 6, will be
hosting Take a Tour Tuesdays every Tuesday at 9 am. We invite
you to visit our beautiful campus, meet our teachers, students
and parents. MAA was named a National Blue Ribbon School
for 2015 by the Department of Education - the only private
school in Massachusetts! All are welcome. Please visit our website for more information at www.maa.school or call Mary
Walsh in the Admissions Office at 617-379-5792.
Mayor’s Community Prayer Breakfast
All are welcome to attend the 42nd Annual Newton Mayor’s
Community Prayer Breakfast, Wednesday, May 25, 2016 - 7:15
am, Mc Elroy Commons, Boston Commons
The Ignatian Way in the Year of Mercy
From Advent to Pentecost, A Journey with St. Ignatius
of Loyola
El Camino Ignaciano en el Año de la Misericordia
Del Adviento a Pentecostés, Una Jornada con San Ignacio de Loyola
Easter Season
La Pascua
Jesus said to his disciples:
“Whoever loves me will keep my word,
and my Father will love them,
and we will come to them and make our dwelling with them.
“I have told you this while I am with you.
The Advocate, the Holy Spirit,
whom the Father will send in my name,
will teach you everything
and remind you of all that I told you.
Reflection
As we reflect on Ignatius’ Contemplation for Attaining Divine
Love, we are invited to remember that God is a trinity of persons
bound together in Love. We cannot speak of God’s love for us
without realizing that God gifts us as the one who creates us, the
one who redeems us and the one who sustains us in life and holiness.
The Life of Ignatius
In the fourth week of the Spiritual Exercises, Ignatius gives us the
“Contemplation on Attaining Divine Love”. This is the high
point of the Exercises and sums up all that has gone before. Here
is his first reflection
God creates me out of love which desires nothing more than a
return of love on my part. So much does God love me that even
if I take myself from God, God continues to be my Savior and
Redeemer. All my natural abilities and gifts are so many signs of
how much God shares with me.
Questions for Reflection
Do I experience myself as gift from God? Do I allow my talents
and abilities be a reflection of God’s love for me?
Video Reflection, For the Greater Glory
As you reflect on this question, you are invited to review For The
Greater Glory, the dance/theater piece on the Spiritual Exercises, created by Fr. Bob. View the Fourth Week of the Exercises. 1
hour and 10 minute mark.
You can access the video at www.blde.org or
americamedia.org/ignatian-dance
L En aquel tiempo, Jesús dijo a sus discípulos: “El que me ama,
cumplirá mi palabra y mi Padre lo amará y vendremos a él y haremos en él nuestra morada.
Les he hablado de esto ahora que estoy con ustedes; pero el Paráclito, el Espíritu Santo que mi Padre les enviará en mi nombre,
les enseñará todas las cosas y les recordará todo cuanto yo les he
dicho.
Reflexión
Mientras reflexionamos sobre la Contemplación Para Alcanzar el
Amor, estamos invitados a recodar que Dios es una trinidad de
personas unidas en el amor. No podemos hablar de Dios sin
darnos cuenta que Dios nos regala como él uno que nos crea, nos
redime y nos sostiene en la vida y en el amor.
La Vida Ignaciana
En la cuarta semana de los ejercicios ignacio nos da
La contemplacion para alcanzar el amor. Este es el colmo de los ejercicios y resume todo lo que lo procede. El primer punto es traer a la memoria los beneficios recibidos de creación, redención y dones particulares, ponderando con mucho afecto cuánto ha hecho dios nuestro señor
por mí y cuánto me ha dado de lo que tiene y consecuente el mismo
señor desea dárseme en cuanto puede según su ordenación divina.
Preguntas para reflexión
¿Me veo como un don de Dios? ¿Permito que mis talentos y habilidades sean una reflexión del amor que Dios tiene para mí?
Reflexión sobre Video, Para la Mayor Gloria de Dios
Mientras meditas sobre estas preguntas, estás invitado a ver Para
La Mayor Gloria de Dios, un espectáculo de teatro y baile creado
por el Padre Bob. Revisa la cuarta semana empezando al punto
1:10 minutos
Para acceder al video, visita blde.org o americamedia.org/ignatian-dance
del pasado y amar como cristo me ha mandado como uno de sus
discípulos?
Reflexión Sobre Video, Para la Mayor Gloria de Dios
Mientras meditas sobre estas preguntas, estás invitado a ver para
la mayor gloria de dios, un espectáculo de teatro y baile creado
por el padre bob. Revisa la cuarta semana empezando al punto
1:10 minutos
Para acceder al video, visita blde.org o americamedia.org/ignatian-dance
Saint Ignatius of Loyola
28 Commonwealth Avenue, Chestnut Hill MA 02467
Phone: 617-552-6100 ! Fax: 617-552-6101 ! Email: Ignatius@bc.edu ! http://bc.edu/st-ignatius
The Parish Staff
Rev. Robert F. Ver Eecke, S.J., Pastor
Rev. John Allan Loftus, S.J., Associate
Paul Melley, Assistant to the Pastor, BC Liaison
frvereec@bc.edu
ja.loftus@bc.edu
melleypa@bc.edu
617-552-6100
617-552-6100
617-552-6113
Michael Burgo, Director of Music Ministry
Timothy Zimmerman, Organist, Associate Director of Music
Sr. Diane Vallerio, MFIC, Director of Outreach
Susan Stuart, Director of Faith Formation
Anabella Morabito, Associate Director of Faith Formation
Diana Gaillardetz, Adult Faith Formation, RCIA
burgo@bc.edu
zimmerta@bc.edu
vallerio@bc.edu
langinst@bc.edu
morabian@bc.edu
gailladi@bc.edu
617-552-6108
617-552-6114
617-552-6107
617-552-6105
617-552-6103
617-552-6103
Reenie Murphy, Parish Administrative Assistant
Kathy Maher, Spiritual Life Coordinator
Kyle Crosby, Database Manager
ignatius@bc.edu
katherine.maher@bc.edu
kyle.crosby@bc.edu
617-552-6102
617-552-6112
617-552-6119
Kathy Maher, CAP Team Member, Chair
Rev. John Allan Loftus, SJ, CAP Team Member
Marc Gervais, CAP Team Member
Mary Santapaula, CAP Team Member
katherine.maher@bc.edu
ja.loftus@bc.edu
mjg@gervaisdavenport.com
msantapaula@rcn.com
The Celebration of the Eucharist
Sunday
Upper Church: 8 a.m., 10 a.m., 12 Noon, 5:30 p.m.
Lower Church: 8 a.m., 10 a.m. (Family Liturgy)
12 Noon Misa en Español en la Capilla Lannon
Weekday
Lower Church: 12:15 p.m. and 5:30 p.m. Mass
Lower Church: Fridays, 12:45 p.m. Adoration
Saturday
Lower Church: 9 a.m.
Upper Church: 4 p.m. (Vigil)
Parish Registration
We encourage newcomers to St. Ignatius to formally
register as members of the parish so we can stay in
touch with you via the Pastor’s weekly email, Faith
Formation news, special events, volunteer opportunities and more.
Registration forms are available at the back of the
church in the Gathering Space, in the Parish Office
and on our website.
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 begins in grade one and includes classes, retreats and home instruction. Children receive First Eucharist in
grade two.
Confirmation: Our Confirmation program begins in grade nine. Students are confirmed in the spring of grade ten. Young adults who have
been catechized but are not yet confirmed should contact the parish office for an alternative program.
Matrimony: Couples must be registered as parishioners six months
prior to beginning marriage arrangements.
Reconciliation: Saturdays, 3:15–3:45 p.m., Upper Church or by arrangement
Anointing of the Sick: By arrangement