April 17 — Fourth Sunday of Easter
The Readings for the Fifth Sunday of Easter: Acts 14: 21-27 ! Rev 21: 1-5a ! John 13: 31-33a, 34-35
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Please pray for:
What is a Buttress?
Sunday, April 17
Henry Antonellis
Winnie Breathney and Kathleen Forde
Margaret Donnelly and Eugene Doherty
Gertrude Resteghini
10:00 am
12:00 pm
5:30 pm
5:30 pm
Monday, April 18
No 12:15 Mass – Boston Marathon
John Barbarita
5:30 pm
Tuesday, April 19
William T. Casey
5:30 pm
Thursday, April 21
Thomas Mukkudimalyil
Robert G. Cleary
12:15 pm
5:30 pm
Friday, April 22
Catherine Bowdring
5:30 pm
Saturday, April 23
Sr. Dorothy Ross
For several months now, there has been mention in the bulletin
regarding repair of the buttress on the Commonwealth Avenue
side of the church. 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 .
4:00 pm
Sunday, April 24
Vivian Panariello
Mary Dafarra
10:00 am
5:30 pm
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Patriots Day – Monday, April 18
This is a reminder that the Parish Office will be closed all day on
Monday, April 18. There will not be at 12:15 pm Mass on Monday, but there will be a 5:30 pm Mass.
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.
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.
Walking on the Ignatius Way! Get more insight into the
readings you hear at Mass
Join us for Pasta & Prayer, a prayerful conversation with friends
over dinner to discuss the Sunday scriptures. Feed your body,
mind and soul!
The next session, “Moving On”, discussing the readings for the
Feast of Pentecost, will take place on Thursday, April 21, 2016 in
the Dining Room at the Parish Office from 6:30 to 8:30 pm. Prior
registration required: Call Catherine at 617-782-5812 or e-mail
to cfdesq@hotmail.com, to reserve a place at the table.
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
April 28 – June 6 in the Parish Office Living Room, 7:00-8:30pm.
For more information contact Maureen Saldarini, mcsaldarini113@gmail.com
Letter to Parishioners from Timothy Zimmerman
Celebrate Father Bob
Dear Parish Community of St. Ignatius,
Here are some important dates and ways to say thank you to Fr.
Bob and Fr. JA for their service to our parish community:
I write to you thinking about the last
twenty-five years of being here and my
ministry among and with you. It was not
until I surveyed all the events we have
shared, that I realized how meaningful
the time and scope of my time among you
has been.
I recall the words of the little closing song of Carol Burnett, sung
at the end of her shows: "I'm so glad we had this time together".
We have shared many moments of joy, sorrow and growth. To
consider that I have spent approximately one third of my life
here is an amazing revelation. When people comment on my,
and our, Music Ministry here, I always tell them we could not
offer what we do, were it not for the generosity and talent of so
many. I believe this applies to all the ministries here. The depth
and scope of them is inclusive and wide reaching.
After much prayer, discernment and thought, I have decided to
move on to the next phase of life and career: a state of semiretirement. While I know this adds another aspect to the transitions already underway, I decided it is a good time for me to do
the same. The plan is that my last day here will be July 31. I suppose that is appropriate and especially meaningful because it is
the feast day of St. Ignatius of Loyola.
I will remember you in my prayers, as I hope for a good transition and times to follow, here. I would ask for your prayers, as
well, as I move on. I close with another quote, from a familiar
Irish Blessing: "And may God hold you in the palm of His
Hand."
Peace,
Timothy
Associate Director of Music/Organist
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.
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
Faith Formation News
On Sunday, April 17th and 24th, there will be faith formation
sessions even though it is public school vacation week. We understand that some may have vacation and travel plans for those
Sundays and trust you will make the best decision for your families.
Congratulations to our Confirmandi!
The Sacrament of Confirmation was held on Friday, April 8th,
and celebrated by the Very Reverend Brian R. Kiely, Regional
Vicar for the West Region. Please join us in congratulating our
young parishioners and members of the Boston College community on their full initiation into the Catholic faith.
Boston College Community:
Christian Babin
Alicia Brienza
Daphnie Figueiredo
Jason Figueiredo
Katherine Hendrickson
Juliana Hillis
Brianna Hopkins
Rebecca Horton
Sam Jennings
Jackie Kelleher
Madison Kiefer
McKenna Kiefer
Kenny Kim
Arielle Mitropoulos
Stephanie Palencia
Olivia Passy
Alex Ricciardelli
Lily Smith
Emma Yagaloff
St. Ignatius Community:
Caroline Barry
Sophie Beney
Emelia Blessington
John Blessington
Emily Bulczynski
Rory Casey
Sophia Cataldo
Nicole Chung
Isabella Cotney
Ambar Cox
Grace Donovan
Liam Downey
Cameron Dubin
Niamh Eileen Duffy
Isabella Faggiano
Nell Fredericks
Hannah Freehill
Nicholas Gallo
Thomas Gross
Schuyler Grygiel
Daniel Hincks
Alexandra Iannella
Talia Kee
Alexandra Kouroriez
Maximilien Kouroriez
Maisie Lake
Teresa Lancastre
William McCormack
Marjorie O'Connor
Tara Palacino
Cameron Parker
Dominica Pechan
Jillian Pollard
Alison Poussaint
Cameron Quadra
Brendan Reynolds
Maeve Reynolds
Sophia Yerardi
Eli Zibello
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
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 Springtime Meal: Thank you for your part in our
Springtime Meal. Also, thanks to Tammy Scott for
serving as the Meal Coordinator and to our friends
at Crescent Ridge Dairy in Sharon for donating the
ice cream.
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.
Habitat Build: We will again be supporting Habitat for Hu-
manity Greater Boston in its mission to
provide affordable housing for deserving
families by spending a Saturday working
at a Habitat building site in a Boston
neighborhood. That date is April 30 and we need a few more
volunteers! If you would like to be part of our Build Team, please
contact Anton Finelli, afinelli@crmcx.com, or Sr. Diane Vallerio,
vallerio@bc.edu.
Greening of Your Parish: Answering the Cry of the Earth
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.
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.
St. Ignatius Welcomes our newest Catholic member Eric Swanson!
Eric has been attending the RCIA process and learning more
about what it means to be a Catholic Christian. Although he had
been baptized as an infant in another Christian denomination
and faithfully attended his Church, his experience at Boston College and especially his involvement in the service program ARRUPE, helped with his decision to enter into full communion
within the Catholic Church. Eric offered his profession of faith
in front of the 4pm mass congregation last Saturday.
Congratulations also go to Bethany Augustoni and Van Nguyen
who have taken the first step toward their Baptisms.
Bethany and Van have expressed their desire to enter the Church
and we have accepted them as catechumens at the Rite of Acceptance into the Order of Catechumens. For Bethany who has
spent her life attending the Catholic church, her Baptism will
come soon. Van has just recently joined the RCIA and will be on
the journey toward Baptism at the Easter Vigil with our other
Catechumens: Justin, Liz, Vannepha, and Jenny. Please keep all
of our seekers in your prayers. Newcomers are welcome to join
the RCIA.
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:
“My sheep hear my voice;
I know them, and they follow me.
I give them eternal life, and they shall never perish.
No one can take them out of my hand.
My Father, who has given them to me, is greater than all,
and no one can take them out of the Father’s hand.
The Father and I are one.”
Reflection
The Fourth Sunday of Easter is always a variation on the theme
of the Good Shepherd. At the heart of this image is Jesus’
knowledge of each and every one of us. We are invited into a
remarkable experience of intimacy with Jesus, one that is similar
to his relationship with the Father.
The Life of Ignatius
Throughout the Spiritual Exercises, Ignatius invites us to reflect
on this extraordinary intimacy we can have with Jesus. At the
heart of Ignatian Spirituality is knowing and being known, loving and being loved, serving and being served. Everything with
God in Jesus Christ is about mutuality.
Questions for Reflection
How close do I feel to Jesus? Do I believe that he knows and loves
me as I am? What are the ways in which I recognize his voice in
my life?
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.
En aquel tiempo, Jesús dijo: “Mis ovejas escuchan mi voz; yo las
conozco y ellas me siguen. Yo les doy la vida eterna y no
perecerán jamás; nadie las arrebatará de mi mano. Me las ha
dado mi Padre, y él es superior a todos, y nadie puede
arrebatarlas de la mano del Padre. El Padre y yo somos uno”.
Reflexión
En el cuarto domingo de Pascua hay siempre una variación sobre
el tema del Buen Pastor. En el fondo de esta imagen está el profundo conocimiento que tiene Jesús sobre cada uno de nosotros.
Somos invitados a una intimidad especial con Jesús, una que es
similar a su relación con el Padre.
La Vida Ignaciana
A través de los Ejercicios Espirituales, Ignacio nos invita a esa
intimidad extraordinaria que podemos tener con Jesús. Al fondo
de la Espiritualidad Ignaciana es la experiencia de conocer y ser
conocido, de amar y ser amado, de servir y ser servido. Todo lo
que tiene que ver con Dios en Jesucristo tiene que ver con la mutualidad.
Preguntas para reflexión
¿Qué tan cerca me siento yo a Jesús? ¿Creo que me conoce y me
ama como soy? ¿Cómo reconozco su voz en mi vida?
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
You can access the video at www.blde.org or americamedia.org/ignatian-dance
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A Report from the Pastoral Transition Team
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
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
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