S U N D A Y , M A R C H 8, 2015 – T H E T H IR D S U N D A Y
OF
LENT
THE READINGS FOR THE FOURTH SUNDAY OF LENT ARE:
2CHR. 36: 14-16
EPH. 2: 4-10
JN. 3: 14-21
Please Pray for
Sunday, March 8, 2015
10:00
Mary & Eleanor
Barksdale
Noon
Roseann Craig
Noon Sp. Carlos Enrique Sainz
Monday, March 9 2015
12:15 Ann Mumm Mara
Tuesday, March 10, 2015
12:15 Gerard Stanton
5:30 Capobianco-Casaletto Fam
Judge Margaret C. Scott
Wednesday, March 11, 2015
12:15 Edna Hoover
Thursday, March 12, 2015
12:15 Peter Bozza
5:30 John Gieselman
Friday, March 13, 2015
12:15 Barbara Ward
Saturday, March 14, 2014
9:00 Peggy Fitzpatrick
4:00 Robert W. O’Brien
Sunday, March 15, 2015
10:00 William Arthur Reilly
Noon Arthur Stanton
Noon Sp. Clemencia Mendoza
LENTEN EVENING PRAYER We are celebrating Evening Prayer every Monday evening in Lent. Evening Prayer features simple
singing, prayer and meditation at 7:15 pm on March 9th and 16th. There will be a Reconciliation service
on March 23rd and an evening with The Boston Liturgical Dance Ensemble on Monday of Holy Week,
March 30th. Please join us on Monday evenings as we journey through Lent together.
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CONFIRMING FAITH- ADULT CONFIRMATION
Lent is here and so is a new program just for you. If you are a baptized Catholic and would like to be a
full member of the Catholic Church by completing the Sacraments of Initiation, now is the time to get
started. Confirming Faith begins during Lent (March 1) Sundays 3:30-5pm. Confirming Faith is open to
anyone who wants to learn more about his/her faith. In particular, Catholic adults who wish to receive
the Sacrament of Confirmation this year (April 26) are especially invited. Classes will meet from 3:30 5pm in the Friary Room for seven weeks. For more information, to answer questions and to register
call/email/message Diana Gaillardetz (diana.gaillardetz@bc.edu, 419-290-7101 or the Parish Office).
SATURDAY, MARCH 14 GENTLE THERAPEUTIC YOGA 9:00-10:15 AM
REIKI- 10:15 – 11:15 AM
This session will offer a special focus on the needs of those with mobility or health limitations. Ann
Knocke is a physical therapist and Kripalu-trained yoga teacher, who has worked at Newton Wellesley
Hospital for 10 years, mostly in carciac rehabilitation. She teaches healing yoga to cardiac, pulmonary
and cancer patients. This class, which centers on relaxation and coordinating breath with movement,
promises to be very gentle. It can be done sitting or standing, and can accommodate those who use
walkers or canes, have limited flexibility and vision, or who have never tried yoga before. Participants
need only loose-fitting clothing and a mat or towel, if they would like to lay on the floor. The Program
will be held at the BC Brighton Dance Studio at 2115 Commonwealth Ave. (across the street from BC, on the
School of Theology and Ministry campus).
Following Yoga, parishioner Maria Sullivan, Rita Beckman and Brenda Sheridan will explain the art of
Reiki, which promotes relaxation, decreases anxiety and enables healing. Reiki envelopes body, soul, and
spirit. Maria and Brenda will offer a short session to those interested.
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“SEEK HIS FACE”
During the liturgical season of Lent, we are invited to examine our personal journey as an inner
pilgrimage with Christ. These reflective moments strengthen our interior life, deepening our relationship
with God. This season at St. Ignatius we invite you to reflect and share the journey and stories that we
have heard for over two thousand years in a new way.
Viewing Christ’s journey in the desert, his arrival into the city on Palm Sunday, the sharing of bread and
wine and his death and resurrection - these are the moments that are captured in an individual reflection
on the many “ingredients” of our story. In Mark’s gospel, which we will hear on the 5 Sunday of Lent,
the central affirmation is, “Sir, we would like to see Jesus”. These elements are offered to us as the many
faces of Jesus or the ways in which we “see” Christ this season.
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Each of the glass containers encourages us to “Seek His Face” in a clear and direct way. How does each
moment call you to a deeper conversation with Christ on your journey?
OUTREACH MINISTRIES
RICE BOWL COUNTRY OF THE WEEK: NIGERCatholic Social Teaching
Focus: Dignity of Work and Rights of the Worker
Niger was ranked last out of 187 countries in the latest Human Development Index, with
71.3% of the population living below the poverty line. Due to extreme weather patterns in
2013, the Nigerien government projected that nearly half of the population (7.5 million
people) would suffer food insecurity by April 2014. The majority of Niger’s people (90 percent)
depend on rain-fed, traditional crop production and processing for their livelihoods.
However, farmers are regularly unable to support their families this way. Last year, CRS’
Bonbatu project distributed seeds to 4,176 households, provided income-generating projects
and grants to 2,400 individuals, and distributed small livestock to 2,000 women.
CRS RICE BOWL is Catholic Relief Services’ Lenten faith-in-action program for families and faith
communities. CRS Rice Bowls/Lenten Calendars are available on the Outreach table or on the
table in the Lannon Chapel.
IT’S MARCH - SOCKS AND FLIP-FLOPS! Our month-long drive to provide
new white socks and new shower flip-flops to Boston Health Care for the
Homeless Program for use at its many foot care clinics Boston is here! There is a
collection box by the Outreach table and one in the hallway by the church
kitchen. Don’t you just love a pair of clean, dry socks???
CONCERT – FRIDAY, MARCH 13TH – UPPER CHURCH.
You are cordially invited to a concert of duets from operas and musical theatre, given by Michelle
Abadia, soprano and guitarist, Margaret O'Connell, Mezzosoprano, and Susan Morton, piano on
Friday, March 13th, 7:30 PM in the St. Ignatius upper church. The performance will feature duets and
solo sections from Mozart, Offenbach, Berlin, Rossini and Purcell, among others. A suggested donation
of $10.00 would be appreciated. Please spread the word; and come celebrate a fun night of songs, from
the classical to the more contemporary. We promise you a musical evening to remember. For more
information, mabadiasoprano@gmail.com or via my Youtube channel under Michelle Abadia, for any
further questions or details.
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La Página Hispana
Queridos Parroquianos,
Durante este tiempo litúrgico de Cuaresma estamos invitados a examinar nuestro recorrido
personal como una especie de peregrinación interior con Cristo. Estos momentos de reflexión
fortalecen nuestra vida interior y profundizan nuestra relación con Dios. Durante esta
temporada en San Ignacio los invitamos a reflexionar y a compartir el recorrido y las historias
que hemos escuchado durante más de dos mil años de una nueva forma. El caminar de Cristo
en el desierto, su llegada a la ciudad en el Domingo de Ramos, el intercambio del pan y el vino,
su muerte y resurrección, son momentos que son captados en una reflexión personal que
contienen muchos "elementos" de nuestra historia. En el evangelio de Marcos, que
escucharemos en el quinto domingo de Cuaresma, la afirmación central es: "Señor, nos gustaría
ver a Jesús". Las historias y recorridos nos ofrecen los diversos rostros de Jesús en los cuales
"vemos" a Cristo.
Cada uno de estas historias nos animarán nuevamente a "buscar su rostro" de una manera
clara y directa. ¿Cómo es que te llama Cristo en cada momento para conversar profundamente
durante tu recorrido?
BOOK DISCUSSION
On March 22 at 11:15, there will be a discussion of the book Signs: Seven Words of Hope by Jean Vanier.
An Amazon reviewer suggests, “If you are lookng at your life and thinking: I want to be who God made
me to be, I want to make a difference with my life, you need to read this book, and pray on it. Pray on it
very much. And then ask yourself: Can I be that humble?” Plan to join us in the living room of the
Parish Center on March 22 and give us your reaction to this book.
in the Dining Room at the Parish Office from
6:30 to 8:30 p.m.
Newcomers are always
welcome!
Prior registration required: call
Catherine at 617-782-5812 or e-mail to
cfdesq@hotmail.com, to reserve a place at the
table.
LITTLE ROCK SCRIPTURE STUDY
This semester, we are studying The Galatians
and Romans. St. Paul insists that faith is
fundamental to salvation and is the free gift of
God’s love. Through letters to the fledgling
communities, Paul offers reasons for hope and
joy. The study will begin on Wednesday,
March 11th at 7:15 pm in the Old Choir Room,
Lower Church. The cost is $11.00, which
includes a commentary, study guide and DVD
presentation of the study. New members are
always welcome. To register, you may call the
Parish Office, 617-552-6102. If you have any
questions, please call John Dafarra 781-899-9540.
SAINT JOHN PAUL II CATHOLIC
ACADEMY - Saint John Paul II Academy is a
1200 student school located on four campuses in
Dorchester and Mattapan.
The largest
elementary school in Boston, it serves mostly
low income children on scholarship. Its mission
is to provide a safe, nurturing and structured
environment for its diverse student population
to grow in faith and knowledge. About sixty
percent of the children are Catholic – all are
welcome. The majority of families (77%) apply
for financial aid and, therefore, the school
always appreciates assistance, both monetarily
and in volunteer time. Please consider a way
you can help the next generation continue in our
faith. For more information, please email M.L.
Greenidge at mlgreenidge@pjp2ca.org. Go to
the Outreach table for more information about
SJPII Academy.
WANT 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, “A New Life & A New
Spirit”, discussing the readings for the Easter
season, will take place on Thursday, March 19th
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ONE BOOK, ONE PARISH Today, March 8 , is Joy of the Gospel Sunday! We invite you to join with your fellow St.
Ignatius parishioners in continuing to read Pope Francis’ exhortation to the worldwide church.
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After today’s 10 AM Mass, we invite you to join other parishioners in the choir room
downstairs for refreshments and a discussion of Chapter Four. There is no need to have
“studied up” in advance – all are welcome.
To help you pray and reflect with The Joy of the Gospel, here are reflection questions for
Chapter Four:
1. To “proclaim the good news to all creation” (Mark 16:15) requires us to “be concrete”
and be concerned with the building of a better world. What is your response to those
who say that religion is only a private affair?
2. In what ways can we show solidarity with the poor, more than by simply offering “a
few sporadic acts of generosity”? How are we allowing ourselves to be evangelized by
the poor? How are we directing pastoral care to the poor?
3. How is the Church working to remove “structural causes of poverty”? How can our
parish participate in this effort?
4. How is our local Catholic culture sensitive to the needs of the most vulnerable? How are
we building awareness for the plight of the homeless, the addicted, the elderly, the
victims of human trafficking, and the unborn? How are we increasing our awareness of
the impact of our own lives on the environment and the lives of those around us?
5. What is our parish doing in the area of conflict resolution? How will learning to love
others through the resolution of disagreements help us be stronger Catholic citizens of
the Church at large and the community in which we live?
6. What are some examples in which our parish has stepped out to participate in
ecumenical prayer, with people of other faiths? Has this included our neighbors who are
Jewish? How can we engage in dialogue with those of other religions or those who are
nonbelievers?
EASTER PLANT DONATIONS
For Easter, we would invite you to remember your loved ones by making a donation to
purchase a plant in their name. These plants will be used to make the Church bloom for the
season and an acknowledgement of gratitude will appear in the bulletin.
If you would like to donate, please out the form below and return to the Parish Office by March
31st, together with your donation.
Yes, I would like to donate $_________ to remember:
______________________________________________________________
(Name of person to be remembered)
Donor: ___________________________________________
Address:________________________________________
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SAINT IGNATIUS OF LOYOLA
28 COMMONWEALTH AVENUE – CHESTNUT HILL, MA 02467
PHONE 617-552-6100
E-MAIL IGNATIUS@BC.EDU
FAX: 617-552-6101
WEB: HTTP://BC.EDU/ST-IGNATIUS
THE PARISH STAFF
REV. ROBERT F. VER EECKE, SJ, PASTOR
REV. JOHN ALLAN LOFTUS, SJ, ASSOCIATE
PAUL MELLEY, ASST 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, DIR. OF MUSIC MINISTRY
TIMOTHY ZIMMERMAN, ASSOCIATE DIR. OF MUSIC
SR. DIANE VALLERIO, MFIC, DIR. OF OUTREACH
SUSAN STUART, DIRECTOR OF FAITH FORMATION
KATHY MAHER, FAITH FORMATION MIDDLE SCHOOL
JONATHAN GALO, FAITH FORMATION ADMIN.
ERNESTO REYES, CONFIRMATION COORDINATOR
DIANA GAILLARDETZ, ADULT FAITH FORM./ RCIA
BURGO@BC.EDU
ZIMMERTA@BC.EDU
VALLERIO@BC.EDU
LANGINST@BC.EDU
KATHERINE MAHER @BC.EDU
GALO@BC.EDU
REYESHEE@BC.EDU
GAILLADI@BC.EDU
617-552-6108
617-552-6114
617-552-6107
617-552-6105
617-552-6112
617-552-6112
617-552-6103
617-552-6103
RICHARD MOYNIHAN, BUSINESS MANAGER
ELIZABETH MCLAUGHLIN, ADM. ASSISTANT
WALTER FOTHERGILL, FACILITIES MANAGER
MOYNIHAR@BC.EDU
IGNATIUS@BC.EDU
WALTER.FOTHERGILL @BC.EDU
617-552-6117
617-552-6102
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 EUCHARIST
SUNDAY
WEEKDAY
SATURDAY
UPPER CHURCH 8:00 AM, 10:00 AM, 12:00 NOON, 5:30 PM
LOWER CHURCH 8:00 AM, 10:00 AM, FAMILY LITURGY
12:00 MISA EN ESPAÑOL EN LA CAPILLA LANNON
12:15 PM - 5:30 PM – LOWER CHURCH – 12:45 PM FRIDAY, ADORATION
LOWER CHURCH 9:00 AM, UPPER CHURCH 4:00 PM (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 1 and includes classes, retreats and home instruction.
Children receive First Eucharist in 2nd grade.
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 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 PM Upper Church or by arrangement
ANOINTING OF THE SICK by arrangement.
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