April 24 — Fifth Sunday of Easter
The Readings for the Sixth Sunday of Easter: Acts 15: 1-2, 22-29 ! Rev 21: 10-14, 22-23 ! John 14: 23-29
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Please pray for:
What is a Buttress?
Sunday, April 24
Vivian Panariello
Mary Dafarra
10:00 am
5:30 pm
Monday, April 25
Anne Regolino
5:30 pm
Friday, April 29
Vincenzia Rufo Desmond
James Bowdring
12:15 pm
5:30 pm
Saturday, April 30
Henry Armstrongs
4:00 pm
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
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Reading Group Reunion with Frs. Bob and JA
Before Frs. Bob and JA leave the parish at the end of May, they
would like to have a ‘reading group’ reunion, with a discussion of
one of the chapters of Pope Francis Exhortation, The Joy of Love.
(Chapter TBA). If you have ever come to 130 Beacon St. for discussions on various books and authors, you are welcome to come
for a social evening and discussion on Wednesday evening, April
27 at 7pm. If you are interested in coming please email Fr. Bob at
frvereec@bc.edu.
For several months now, there has been mention in the bulletin
regarding repair of the buttress on the Commonwealth Avenue
side of the church. Buttress is an exterior support projecting
from a wall that is used to resist the sideways force, also called
thrust, created by the load on an arch or roof. Its name was first
adopted into English as "butres" in the 14th century. Relatively
soon, "buttress" came to be used figuratively for anything that
supports or strengthens something else. In addition, it was also
in the 14th century that "buttress" was first used as a verb meaning "to support or strengthen," literally and figuratively.
While funds to repair this particular buttress are included in Fr.
Bob’s wish list, they will only partially cover the cost to repair
this and other structural issues.
The picture below is an up close of the severe crack in the buttress. Over time, the mortar between the stones has weakened
and eroded, allowing water to seep in and cause further damage
into this areas of the church, both internally and externally.
While we have been able to fund many needed smaller repairs to
the church over the past 5 years, the church has significant repairs coming in the next three to five years. The money raised
from the legacy fund will be considered a “down payment” on
the cost of the buttress, since that is the most important repair
that needs to be made.
In the coming years, we will likely be launching a capital campaign similar to the one that the parish funded a decade ago.
An engineering/architectural study conducted in 2011 identified
several necessary structural repairs to the church .
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.
Faith Formation News
Faith Formation will be held during spring school vacation
On Sunday, April 24th, there will be faith formation sessions
even though it is public school vacation week. We understand
that some families may have vacation and travel plans for that
Sunday and trust you will make the best decision for your families.
If you are interested in walking with Team Ignatius at Walk for
Hunger you may register now at:
http://support.projectbread.org/goto/ignatius
A group of Faith Formation youth will be walking after 8:00am
Family Mass, all are welcome to join!
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
Transition Team Update
On Sunday, April 24th, and on the weekend of 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:
Sunday, April 24th, 8 AM, Upper Church
Sunday, April 24th, 5:30 PM, Upper Church
Saturday, April 30th, 4 PM, Upper Church
Sunday, May 1st, 10 AM, Upper Church
Sunday, May 1st, 12 PM, Upper Church
Sunday, May 1st, 12 PM, Lannon Chapel, En Español
We look forward to discussing our shared future with you.
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
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:
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 over 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
Support and attend the April 30 Fr. Bob Legacy Fund Reception (payment can be made in installments)
Please visit www.celebratefrbob.com for details
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.
Thank you for the Easter Flower Donations
Thanks to the many parishioners who donated toward the Easter
Flowers in memory of their loved ones:
Tom Andrews
Arlene Babcock
David Berry
Les Brooks
Leslie Brooks
Yolanda Brooks
Tony and Cecilia Byrne
Sheila Byrne
John P. Downing III
Kenneth A. Downing
Muriel B. Downing
Myrtle Luke Downing
Anna Giaccarini
Jane Halko
Mary and James Hanlon
Henry J. Klim
Joseph E. Mahoney
Leonard Mahoney, S.J.
Edwin J. McDonough
Catherine Miskuly
Bertha Miszkuly
Ronald and Mary Murphy
James and Helena Neylon
Marie O’Brien
Mary V. Oreskovich
Yolanda Pike
Poltorick and Saccocia Families
Val Pride
Mary O. Radisic
Anne E. Regolino
Tadgh Sheehan
Courtney Wood
New Annulment Workshop
In this Year of Mercy, Pope Francis has created new norms for
the processing of annulments. If you, or someone close to you,
longs to be reconciled with this issue, a workshop presented by
the Metropolitan Tribunal explaining this process and answering your questions will be held at the various parishes listed below.
Date
7:00 p.m.
Tue. - April 26
Parish
Wed. - April 27
Holy Family, Duxbury
Thur.sday, April 28
St. Francis of Assisi, Dracut
Thursday, April 28
St. Mary, Brookline
Friday, April 29
*7:30 p.m.
Our Lady of Lourdes, Parish Hall,
Jamaica Plain
St. Edward, Medfield
Catholic Appeal Update
The initial response to the 2016 Catholic Appeal has been enthusiastic—thank you. To date, we have raised 91% of our goal of
$78,990.
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.
Outreach Ministries
Registration is Open for the May 1 Project Bread Walk for
Hunger! To join TEAM IGNATIUS, go to
http://support.projectbread.org/goto/ignatius. This year, the
Walk is ten miles in length or you can do a 5K Run. In this Year
of Mercy, you can help feed the hungry by helping to provide a
hand up for our neighbors by walking, running, volunteering or
donating. Online donations are most welcome: go to the Project
Bread website and find TEAM IGNATIUS.
Shattuck Fourth Tuesday: We’ll be serving dinner, along
with our great desserts, to the Guests at Shattuck Shelter this
coming Tuesday, April 26. Desserts are always
needed; if you could provide a dessert, please
drop it off at the Parish Office by 4PM on
Tuesday. Thank you for your support of this
ministry to the Shelter Guests.
April 30/ May 1Spring Clothing Drive: Our an-
nual drive for the adult Guests at St. Francis House
Day Shelter in Boston is April 30/May 1. The new and
gently used clothing that you donate will help to clothe
over 150 homeless Guests per week who seek clothing
assistance. 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.
Don't Stay Where You Are Tolerated. Go Where You
are Celebrated! – the RCIA!
We now have an ongoing, year-round process (called RCIA) for
adults who are interested in learning about the Catholic faith
and being baptized and adults who would like to transfer their
Church membership to the Catholic Church.
Come to ask questions, learn from others who are seekers of
meaning, and meet some compassionate people who want to
take their faith more seriously, just are not sure what that faith
looks like yet.
We will meet at different times during the summer for community building fun events - like hiking, biking, camping, beach
going, painting, or whatever. We also will meet several times a
month at the 5:30pm mass for the 1st part of the Mass (Liturgy
of the Word) and then we will be dismissed to go to the chapel
for further study on the Sunday's scripture reading.
Interested? Contact Diana.Gaillardetz@bc.edu, or 419-2907101.
The Next Monthly Mass for the Sick
Sponsored by the Faith-Based Cancer Support Group of Sacred
Heart and Our Lady Help of Christians Church, the next monthly Mass for the sick, will be on Monday, April 25, at 6:30 p.m. At
Our Lady’s Church in Newton. Fr. Leroy Owens, formerly at Our
Lady’s, will celebrate of the Mass and the Anointing of the Sick.
Following refreshments, Cynthia Giardina, M.A, Spiritual Director will speak on Wonder and Awe: God’s Presence in the
“Wow!” The monthly programs are designed to bring joy, hope,
and peace to those who are affected by illness, including family
and friends. The Mass and program will both be held downstairs
at Our Lady’s church, located at 573 Washington Street in Newton. For questions or more information, please contact Arlene
Larsen: 781-899-0213 or aflarsen48@gmail.com, or Lorraine
Higgins: 617-244-0267 or higlor1@msn.com, or the parish offices. All are welcome!
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.
Greening of Your Parish: Answering the Cry of the Earth
Time Out Retreats
and the Cry of the Poor. April 24, 2-4 pm,
Our Lady Help of Christians Office Building, Fickett Room, Newton. Find out how
to bring Laudato Si’ alive in your community. Sponsored by the
newly formed Boston Catholic Climate Movement. Representatives from parishes from across the Archdiocese will share ideas
and resources for forming parish “Green Teams” and ways of
celebrating the first anniversary of the release of Pope Francis’
Laudato Si’ from June 12-18. For details and RSVP, go to
http://BostonCatholicClimate.org.
“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.
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
I give you a new commandment: love one another.
As I have loved you, so you also should love one another.
This is how all will know that you are my disciples,
if you have love for one another.”
Reflection
At the heart of our Christian identity is the command to “love
one another as Christ has loved us”. That is not an easy command to obey. Our human nature is such that it holds onto hurts
and offenses and it is difficult to let go and love the other. It is
helpful to remember, though, that the call to love comes from
One who has loved us completely and without reservation or
condition.
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. In
this contemplation he gives two “preludes”:
It is well to notice two things: the first is that love ought to be put
more in deeds than in words. The second is that love consists in
interchange between the two parties; that is to say in the lover's
giving and communicating to the beloved what he or she has out
of what he or she has or can give.
Questions for Reflection
How willing am I to let go of past hurts and offenses and love as
Christ has commanded me to love as his disciple?
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
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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
Les doy un mandamiento nuevo: que se amen los unos a los
otros, como yo los he amado; en esto conocerán todos que
ustedes son mis discípulos”.
Reflexión
En el corazón de nuestra identidad cristiana está el mandamiento que nos amemos los unos a los otros como cristo nos ha amado. No es fácil obedecer. Nuestra naturaleza humana prefiere
aferrarse a las penas y a las ofensas. Es difícil dejar ir y amar. Sin
embargo es importante recordar que ese llamado a amar viene
del uno que nos ha amado completamente, sin reservación o
condición.
La vida Ignaciana
En la cuarta semana de los ejercicios ignacio nos da
La contemplacion para alcanzar el amor.
Con esta contemplación culminan los ejercicios y se resume todo
lo que ha venido anteriormente. Para este fin, ignacio nos da dos
“preludios”, señalando que es importante notar dos cosas: la
primera es que el amor se debe demostrar más en las obras que
en las palabras. La segunda es que el amor consiste en el intercambio entre dos personas, donde el amante da y comunica con
el amado de lo que tiene o puede dar.
Preguntas para reflexión
¿estoy dispuesto a dejar las penas y las ofensas 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
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April 24 ~ Fifth Sunday of Easter
Paul and Barnabas tell the other disciples, “It is necessary for us
to undergo many hardships to enter the kingdom of God.” The
Church is undergoing many hardships today, too. What will
turn the tide? In 51 words from today’s Gospel – a bit longer
than a Tweet - Jesus gives a simple command: “…I give you a new
commandment: love one another. As I have loved you, so you
also should love one another.” Ah, but here’s the rub, it may not
be as simple as it sounds. Read carefully: “As I have loved you…”
Jesus is ‘kicking it up a notch’. Not just love one another, but
love as He loves. This can be hard work, and it may take
practice, but here’s the payoff, “This is how all will know that
you are my disciples, if you have love for one another.”
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
The Sacraments
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
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.
Weekday
Lower Church: 12:15 p.m. and 5:30 p.m. Mass
Lower Church: Fridays, 12:45 p.m. Adoration
First Eucharist: Preparation begins in grade one and includes classes, retreats and home instruction. Children receive First Eucharist in
grade two.
Saturday
Lower Church: 9 a.m.
Upper Church: 4 p.m. (Vigil)
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.
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.
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