November 8— Thirty-second Sunday in Ordinary Time
The Readings for the Thirty-third Sunday in Ordinary Time: Dn 12: 1 – 3  Heb 10: 11 – 14, 18  Mk 13: 24 – 32
Please pray for
Sunday, November 8, 2015
Helen
10:00 a.m
Jane Halko (Upper Church)
12:00 p.m.
Jorge Alfonzo
(Lower
12:00 p.m.
Robert McKenna
5:30 p.m.
Groden
Tuesday, November 10, 2015
Karen Jou
12:15 p.m.
Saturday, November 7, 2015
Helen Groden
4:00 p.m.
Church)
Wednesday, November 11, 2015
Sunday, November 8, 2015
Remedios Cabunoc
5:30 p.m.
Catherine
8:00 a.m.
Mary Raftery
10:00 a.m.
Josephine Fote
12:00 p.m.
Marilyn
5:30 p.m.
Monday, November 9, 2015
Jack Irwin
5:30 p.m.
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Sunday Morning Book Discussion
On November 15 at 11:15 there will be a discussion of
the book Abounding in Kindness: Writing for the People
of God by Elizabeth Johnson. As one reviewer states,
“This collection of essays and lectures given by Elizabeth Johnson covers many of the theological topics that
she has studied and taught over the past decades and as
recently as the past two years, i.e., a theology of creation in relation to the Creator. Each of the essays is
thought provoking and pushes the readers to expand
their understanding of God beyond the classical, patriarchal conceptualizations of past centuries…. the essays
in this book make a concise summary of themes which
could lead the reader to seek out her other books for
more extended study.” If you missed the discussion of
this book with Frs. Bob and J.A. (or even if you didn’t),
you have another chance for discussion on November 15
in the living room of the parish center. Please join us.
We Remember…We Celebrate…We Believe
During the month of November, we invite
you to honor the memory of loved ones
who have gone before us in several ways:
by inscribing their names in the Book
of Remembrance
by donating a plant in their name, to
be used to make the church bloom during the Christmas or Easter seasons
by picking up a card containing special prayers to remember and celebrate your loved ones
Stop by the tables in the Gathering Space to participate.
Living the Spiritual Exercises
Have you experienced the 19th Annotation Retreat?
Marie
Doyle
Clancy
Join us this Sunday as we gather for prayer and faithsharing. The gathering takes place in the Lannon Chapel
from 3:30-5:00pm. Please contact Kathy Maher, Spiritual Life Coordinator with any questions at katherine.maher@bc.edu.
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Music Ministry Spotlight: The Children Carol Choir
The Carol Choir is the youngest singing ensemble at St.
Ignatius. Children from grades three through six are
members. There are also a few second graders, who are
considered on an individual basis. In addition to learning hymns and other liturgical music, the choir learns
the place of music in liturgy, basic musical and vocal
skills, and plays teaching games that are great fun. The
choir members enjoy meeting new friends, having a surprise treat, and some parties throughout the season.
We rehearse Wednesdays from 4:30 to 5:30 pm in the
Choir Media Room, on the lower level of the church. The
choir season is from September through early May. They
offer music at either 10 am Family Mass , or noon mass,
in the Upper Church, on a monthly basis. Two highlights of the season are Pumpkin Caroling, to a Senior
Residence, and the noon Good Friday Stations of the
Cross Service, in the Upper Church.
New members are welcomed through the season. Timothy Zimmerman conducts the choir, with Susan Moran
as accompanist. Please contact Timothy
zimmerta@bc.edu or 617.552.6114 for questions or more
information.
others; and to obtain national and international justice
for the murder of San Romero. See www.shareelsalvador.org for more information about dates and locations on their five-city tour. Contact Susan Stuart for
further information or with any questions.
Catholic TV
For the week of November 8, 2015 the Priests presiding
on the televised Mass are:
Sunday, November 8 - Knights of Peter Claver
Monday, November 9 - Fr. Drea, Cambridge
Tuesday, November 10 - Fr. Mozer, Plainville/Wrentham
Wednesday, November 11- Fr. Reed, CatholicTV Network
Thursday, November 12- Fr. Carmichael, Marshfield
Friday, November 13 - Fr. Carreiro, Cambridge
Saturday, November 14 - Fr. Reed, The CatholicTV
Network
Faith Formation News
The 2015-16 Faith Formation Program has completed
its first month of sessions. Everyone seems to have settled in and is off to a great year. This past weekend
many of our classes worked on a service project for refugee families coming to the US for Catholic Charities. All
classes learned about saints (past and present) and our
common call to live holy lives modeled after the saints.
Please refer to our website and Faith Formation
webpage for specific program and calendar information
or contact Susan Stuart or Anabella Morabito with any
questions.
First Reconciliation/First Eucharist Information Meetings
On Sunday, November 8th, from 8:45-9:45 (Friary
Room) and 11-12 (Parish Offices, Living Room) there
will be an information meeting for parents whose children are preparing to receive the Sacraments of First
Reconciliation and First Eucharist in the spring. Please
join us to learn how the preparation happens at St. Ignatius and bring any questions you may have about how
to be involved in this celebration in your child's life. If
you are not able to participate in either of these meetings, please be in touch with Susan Stuart.
Seeking Justice in El Salvador
On Thursday, November 12th at 6:30pm in the Upper
Church join us to learn more about and support Tutela
Legal Doctora Maria Julia Hernandez Lawyer Alejandro
Diaz and SHARE El Salvador Executive Director Jose
Artiga. Alejandro Diaz and Jose Artiga will share their
work to release the files of human rights victims locked
by the Archbishop of El Salvador; seek truth, justice,
and reparations for the relatives of those massacred in
El Mozote, Rio Sumpul, La Quezera, El Carrizal and
Save the Date
Please reserve Friday, January 8, 2016 for an evening
concert. The world-renowned Westminster Choir of
Princeton, New Jersey will be performing at St. Ignatius. The varied program will be sung by the 40 voice
touring choir, as part of their winter tour. You will not
want to miss it!
Confirmation Retreat a Success
Thank you to all who made the Confirmation Retreat
possible: the retreat team leaders and coordinators, the
catechists, the chaperones, the confirmandi who participated, the parents who helped in driving and bringing
snacks, all the loved ones who sent in palancas, and to
this wonderful community of faith that continues to
support experiences of growth and communion for
youth. It was an amazing weekend. We look forward to
seeing you all at the Spring 2016 Confirmation Retreat
and we encourage all who were not able to participate to
come along next time!
Outreach Ministries
Habitat Build: We will again be sup-
porting Habitat for Humanity 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 December 5 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.
Holiday Outreach: Next weekend, our two major efforts
will kick off. The Gift Drive tree, with close to
800 ornaments, will be set up in the Gathering Space. In addition, sign-ups will begin
for our December 5 Pine Street Inn Shattuck Shelter Holiday Meal. We’ll need food
donations, as well as “time” donations for
kitchen prep and serving at the Shelter.
Please stop by the Gathering Space to decide how you will be involved in these efforts.
November is Pledge Month
On the weekend of November 14 and 15, members of the
Finance Council will be speaking at all of the Masses to
say more about the Fr. Bob Legacy Fund as well as encouraging your participation in the Annual Appeal. The
parish has some serious structural repairs on the horizon
and any financial help you can lend is deeply appreciated. More details can be found in Father’s Bob’s Wish List
below.
Continue the Journey – Pasta and Prayer
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, “Journey To the Manger”, discussing the readings for Advent, will take place on Thursday,
November 19, 2015 in the Dining Room at the Parish
Office from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Prior registration required:
Call Catherine at 617-782-5812 or e-mail to
cfdesq@hotmail.com, to reserve a place at the table.
Meet Kyle Crosby
This week, we introduce you to Kyle Crosby, the parish
Database Manager. Kyles’ primary responsibilities include updating and managing the parish database, parish registrations, tracking pledge participation, and automating many of our forms, registration and payment
processes.
Kyle came to the Parish Office in March of this year and
has been a wonderful addition to the staff. He is a native
of Maine and is the fourth of eight children!
Support for Fair Share Amendment
This weekend you will have the opportunity of signing
the petitions to put the Fair Share Amendment on the
ballot for vote. This initiative is supported by the Archdiocese of Boston and the US Conference of Catholic
Bishops.
There has been a 35% cut over the last 10 years to the
State Local Aid grants to our communities for our
schools, when inflation is factored in. The cost to go to
state colleges goes higher and higher. Our roads and
bridges need repair and our MBTA system needs massive repairs.
The Fair Share Amendment will raise $1.4 Billion in new
state funding to go to our schools, keeping state colleges
affordable, job training, adult basic education, and fixing roads, bridges and the MBTA.We hope you will sign
the petition so we can greatly better our education and
transportation services
La Pagina Hispanica
Queridos parroquianos,
Hoy celebramos La Fiesta de Todos Los Santos. Quería
compartir con ustedes las palabras del Jesuita Pierre
Teilhard de Chardin que nos ofrece un camino para alcanzar a la Santidad. Espero que les inspire como me ha
inspirado.
Adora y confia
No te inquietes por las dificultades de la vida, por sus
altibajos,
por sus decepciones, por su futuro mas o menos sombrio.
Desea a uello ue Dios desea. frecele en medio de inquietudes y dificultades el sacrificio de tu alma sencilla
que, pese a todo, acepta los designios de su providencia.
Poco importa que te consideres un frustrado, si Dios te
considera plenamente realizado;
a su gusto. Entregate con confianza ciega en este Dios
ue te uiere para El.
ue llegara hasta ti, aunque no le veas nunca.
Piensa que te encuentras en sus manos, mas fuertemente
sostenido,
cuando mas decaido y triste te encuentres. Vive feliz. Te
lo suplico. Vive en paz. Que nada te turbe. Que nada sea
capaz de quitarte tu paz.
i el cansancio psiquico. Ni tus fallos morales.
Haz que surja,y conserva siempre sobre tu rostro,
una dulce sonrisa, refle o de a uello ue el enor continuamente te dirige.
Y en el fondo de tu alma coloca, antes que nada,
como fuente de energia y criterio de verdad, todo aquello
que te llene de la paz de Dios.
Recuerda: Todo aquello que te reprima e inquiete es falso. Te lo aseguro
en nombre de las leyes de la vida y de las promesas de
Dios. or eso, cuando te sientas afligido, triste, adora y
confia.
Padre Bob
Catholic School Open Houses:
Fontbonne Academy – November 8, from 1 - 3 pm.
An all-girls high school located in Milton. For more information: 617.615.3014 or admissions@fontbonneacademy.org.
Mount Alvernia Academy, November 8, from 11 am - 1
pm. A coed school in Newton, serving students in preschool through grade 6. For more information:
www.maa.school.
St. Paul’s Choir School - November 15, from 12:30 – 2
pm.,
t. aul’s Choir chool is the only all boys Catholic choir
school in the United States. Visit
www.stpaulchoirschool.com or call our office at (617)
868-8658.
Saint Jude School - November 15, from 1:30 - 3:00 pm. A
coed school for for students in grades kindergarten, 1-8
as well as a program for 4 year olds. Located in Waltham.
Father Bob’s Wish List
St. Ignatius is a beautiful building that has been my
spiritual home for 27 years. Over those 27 years I estimate that I have had the honor of celebrating Mass,
10,000 times (give or take!) Then there would be baptisms, weddings, prayer services and other liturgies.
Over those years I have seen the beauty of the church
building enhanced by a new lighting system, additional
Organ console and pipes, baptismal font and sanctuary
extension (predella), restored baptistery tower, (now
Chapel of Reservation). On the lower level we renovated
the Friary Room, kitchen and transformed the boiler
room into a wonderful choir media room. On the more
functional side, we have added a new heating and cooling system. We also added three lifts and a handicap
ramp to provide accessibility for all.
I am aware that an old stone building like St. Ignatius
will always need upkeep and ongoing maintenance. MY
FIRST WISH IS FOR THE REPAIR OF THE BUTTRESS ON THE COMMONWEALTH AVE SIDE OF
THE CHURCH. This section of the church is in critical
need of repair as it affects the organ chamber.
One of my highest priorities as pastor has been the aesthetic element of our liturgical worship. We have been so
blessed to have the musical artistry of Michael Burgo
and Timothy Zimmermann for so many years and now
that of Paul Melley. Countless musicians, singers and
instrumentalists have animated our liturgy with exquisite beauty and reverence. We also have been blessed to
have the dance artistry of the Boston Liturgical Dance
Ensemble that has contributed a unique form of prayer
and praise. MY SECOND WISH IS FOR A FUND THAT
CONTINUES TO SUPPORT THE ARTS IN WORSHIP
AT ST. IGNIATIUS. Beautiful music, dance and environment are the sine qua non of our prayer and worship
at St Ignatius.
The Spiritual Exercises of St Ignatius have been at the
heart of my spiritual Journey as a Jesuit. They have
animated by pastoral leadership. One of the greatest
gifts I have been given and shared are our parish retreats at Eastern Point Retreat House. MY THIRD
WISH IS FOR A FUND THAT SUPPORTS THE PARISH RETREATS AT EASTERN POINT. Given that the
cost of these retreats has increased over the years, I
would like to assure that anyone who would like to make
the parish retreat would have the financial support necessary.
ur sister parish in Jamaica, t Anne’s, has been another blessing for me during my pastorate. The parish trips
to Jamaica and the projects that we have undertaken
like the painting of the church, the building of the playground, the computer center for the school and so much
more have helped us as a parish to be connected to the
wider church, a sister parish that has so few resources
other than its people. MY FOURTH WISH IS FOR A
FUND THAT PROVIDES ONGOING SUPPORT FOR ST.
ANNE’S PARISH.
Boston College Corner:
Sharing Our Faith Stories
November 9, 2015 | Episcopal Visitor
Presenter: Bishop Frank J. Caggiano, Diocese of
Bridgeport
Gasson Hall 100, 4:30 p.m.
Bishop Caggiano is being hailed as a bishop after the
heart of Pope Francis. He has brought a breath of fresh
air to the diocese of Bridgeport.
My Faith Story within the Story of Liberation Theology
November 16, 2015 / Lecture
Presenter: Gustavo Gutierrez, John Cardinal O'Hara
Professorship of Theology at the University of Notre
Dame
The Heights Room, Corcoran Commons, 4:30 p.m.
The originator of Liberation Theology, once under suspicion by the Church but now a close advisor of Pope
Francis, Fr. Gustavo Gutierrez, OP, is literally a living
legend in our time. Take this opportunity to hear him
tell his own story in faith as well as the story of Liberation Theology - so influential on the papacy of Pope
Francis. A hundred years from now, theologians and
ordinary Catholics will still be watching the video of this
event.
Garden Level
Day of Recollection sponsored by the Catholic Daughters
Saturday, November 7, beginning with 9:00 am Mass in
St. Columbkille lower church, 321 Market Street,
Brighton. Deacon Tom Olson will speak on Ignatian
Prayer Exercises and give a demonstration. There will
be a boxed lunch followed by the recitation of the Rosary using the methods learned in the morning. The day
will end with the opportunity for Confession in the lower
church at 3:00 pm. Open to all women and men. The
cost is $15.00 to cover the lunch. Please contact Patricia
McShane at 617-782-5774 ext. 101 to register.
Seeking Eucharistic Ministers
Elizabeth Seton Residence is in need of Eucharistic Ministers. We are a Catholic nursing home in Wellesley.
Mass is celebrated daily at 11:00 am. If you have a desire
to serve, please contact: Linda Colozzi, (781) 997-1119
and reserve your seat in our next orientation session on
Tuesday, November 10, 2015 at 1:30 pm.
Upcoming Commission Meetings
Spiritual Life – Tuesday, November 17, 7:15 pm, Garden
Level
Liturgy Commission – Tuesday, December 1, 7:15 pm,
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, SJ, Pastor
617-552-6100
Rev. John Allan Loftus, SJ, Associate
617-552-6100
Paul Melley, Assistant to the Pastor, BC Liaison
Michael Burgo, Director of Music Ministry
617-552-6108
Timothy Zimmerman, Organist, Associate Director of Music
Sr. Diane Vallerio, MFIC, Director of Outreach
Susan Stuart, Director of Faith Formation
617-552-6105
Anabella Morabito, Associate Dir. of Faith Formation
617-552-6103
Diana Gaillardetz, Adult Faith Formation, RCIA
Reenie Murphy, Parish Administrative Assistant
Kathy Maher, Spiritual Life Coordinator
617-552-6112
frvereec@bc.edu
ja.loftus@bc.edu
melleypa@bc.edu
617-552-6113
burgo@bc.edu
zimmerta@bc.edu
617-552-6114
vallerio@bc.edu
617-552-6107
langinst@bc.edu
morabian@bc.edu
gailladi@bc.edu
617-552-6103
ignatius@bc.edu
617-552-6102
katherine.maher@bc.edu
Kyle Crosby, Database Manager
kyle.crosby@bc.edu
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
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.
Lower Church: Fridays, 12:45 p.m. Adoration
Saturday
Lower Church: 9 a.m.
Upper Church: 4 p.m. (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 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: Must be registered as a parishioner 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