F E B R U A R Y 28, 2015 – T H E S E C O N D S U N D A Y
OF
LENT
THE READINGS FOR THE THIRD SUNDAY OF LENT ARE:
EX. 20: 1-17
1COR. 1:22-25
JN. 2: 13-25
Please Pray for
Sunday, March 1, 2015
8:00
Richard M. Doyle, Sr.
10:00
Angelo Marchitelli
Noon SP. For Divino Nino
5:30
Maureen Byrnes
Monday, March 2, 2015
12:15 Helen Prayova (Healing)
Tuesday, March 3, 2015
5:30 John J. Lucca
Sunday, March 8, 2015
10:00 Mary & Eleanor
Barksdale
Noon Roseann Craig
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 2nd, 9th, 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
COMPANION
CONFIRMATION
AN EDUCATIONAL SUPPORT GROUP FOR
ANYONE IN NEED OF HEALING AND HOPE
AFTER THE DEATH OF A LOVED ONE.
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).
Eight weekly sessions on Sunday afternoons
from March 8 - May 10 (no meetings April 5
and April 19 ) in the Parish Office , 3:45-5:15.
We will begin and end with meditation, and
focus on healing as we share our stories, learn to
embrace our grief, cope with holidays, care for
ourselves and create meaningful changed lives
in the context of our Christian faith. Preregistration is required. For more information,
contact
Maureen
Saldarini
mcsaldarini113@gmail.com
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SUPPORT AND CELEBRATE THE 25TH ANNIVERSARY
OF NATIVITY PREP
The annual dinner to benefit and celebrate the work of Nativity Preparatory School, the Jesuit middle
school of Boston, will take place at BC High on Thursday, March 12th, at 6 p.m. This year, Meg
Florentine, Provincial Assistant for the USA Northeast Province of Jesuits, will be honored with the
Callahan Service Award. A tuition-free school for boys from low-income families in Boston, Nativity
Prep is entirely privately funded. Tickets are $250 and we invite you to join us at the St. Ignatius table if
you wish to attend the dinner. Please call the Office, 617-552-6102, to make a reservation.
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A LL S H ALL B E W ELL : C ARIN G FO R B O D Y , M IN D AN D S PIRIT
A P ARISH L EN TEN S ERIES – March 7th - April 4
Wellness is a gift from God. Come explore how you can cultivate more spiritual, physical and emotional
wellbeing in your own life in a series of Saturday sessions being offered this Lent by and for parishioners.
Personal trainers and practitioners of yoga, nutrition, Reiki and meditation will facilitate these sessions in
the Garden Level Room at the Parish Offices. The program is free but space is limited. All are welcome to
join us! This program, offered by the Community Building Committee, was received with much
enthusiasm last year. RSVP by emailing ignatius@bc.edu or calling the parish office at 617-552-6102.
SATURDAY, MARCH 7TH - YOGA
9:00-10:00 AM
Well-established as a yoga teacher, parishioner Dawn Davis, Ph.D., RYT 500, brings joy and passion to
the practice of yoga. Dawn blends a spiritually uplifting style with a physically challenging practice to
bring you an incredibly inspirational experience. Whether you are a seasoned practitioner or a newbie,
you’ll leave class feeling refreshed, renewed and far more relaxed. Please bring a yoga mat and bottled
water. Learn more at www.dawndavis.com.
LENTEN/EASTER DISCUSSION GROUP 2015
Once again we invite you to consider joining our Book Discussion Group that will be hosted by Frs. Bob
and J.A. at the Jesuit residence (130 Beacon Street). We meet on Wednesday evenings from 7: 30 – 9:00
P.M. starting on March 4th and ending on April 22nd. There are two weeks when we will not meet
(March 11 and April 1 ). The book we have chosen is a marvelous new one by Professor Amy-Jill Levine
called Short Stories by Jesus: The Enigmatic Parables of a Controversial Rabbi (N. Y.: Harper Collins,
2014). The author is University Professor of New Testament and Jewish Studies at Vanderbilt Divinity
School. She describes herself as “a Yankee, Jewish feminist who teaches in a predominantly Christian
divinity school in the buckle of the Bible belt.”
Reviewers have called the book “brilliant,” one to
“change how you think about Jesus and the stories he told,” and one that “belongs next to your bible.” It
should be a great read and discussion. The book is be available in selected bookstores and on
Amazon.com. Space, as always, is limited. Please indicate your desire to join us by contacting Betty in
the office at Ignatius@bc.edu or through 617-552-6102 as soon as possible. Any questions? Feel free to
contact either Fr. Bob or Fr. J.A.
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LENTEN FILM NIGHT SATURDAY, MARCH 14TH– CHOIR/MEDIA ROOM
Come witness the "Joy of the Gospel" in solidarity with the poor as we encounter the life of Dorothy Day
depicted in the film Entertaining Angels, starring Moira Kelly and Martin Sheen. We begin at 5:00pm in
the Friary Room with a soup and bread supper, followed by film viewing and discussion in the Choir
Media Room. Donation at the door ($5 suggested) to support Haley House, the Catholic Worker House of
Hospitality in Boston and their bakery training program. Please RSVP by February 28th to the Parish
Offices.
Sponsored by the Spiritual Life Commission.
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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OUTREACH MINISTRIES
RICE BOWL COUNTRY OF THE WEEK: NICARAGUA
Catholic Social Teaching Focus: Care for God’s Creation
In 2007, more than 45 percent of the Nicaraguan population was living on less than $1 per
day. The highest concentration of the Nicaraguan poor live in the coffee producing rural
Central-North region, where 74 percent of the population is poor and where children are
much more likely to be chronically malnourished. In Nicaragua, many farmers depend on
coffee for more than 80 percent of their household income. CRS is working with 2,714
smallholder coffee farm families living in Nicaragua, Guatemala, El Salvador and Honduras.
The CRS Fair Trade Network provides technical and financial assistance to help farmers
improve farming, harvesting and processing techniques so they can meet the demands of
the market.
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.
IF IT’S MARCH, IT MUST BE SOCKS AND FLIP-FLOPS! We’re conducting 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. Our
drive dates are March 1st-March 29th. 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???
JUST 62 DAYS UNTIL THE WALK FOR HUNGER! The Walk for Hunger is an
extraordinary event sustained by ordinary people. Over 46 years, the Walk has
generated more than a hundred million dollars through individual contributions of
less than $100 - a powerful demonstration of neighbors caring for neighbors. The
Walk brings together people from many different communities and cultures, but
everyone comes to offer hope to hungry people and to support Project Bread’s
fresh approach to ending hunger: programs that help to provide sustainable access to healthy,
nutritious food to those in need. WALK registration materials will be available on the Outreach
table very soon.
HABITAT BUILD: We will again be supporting 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 March 21st and we need more builders! 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.
LITTLE ROCK SCRIPTURE STUDY
This semester, we are studying The Galatians and Romans. St. Paul insists that faith is fundamental to
salvationand 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.
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La Página Hispana
Queridos Parroquianos,
Comparto con ustedes un reflexión que viene del sitio de web jesuits.org/ignite. Cada día hay una en
inglés y en español. Les invito a buscar este sitio y usar las reflexiones si quisieran.
La señal de Noé
Por: Bruce Baldwin
Tres preguntas surgieron cuando comencé a pensar en el valor Ignaciano de Encontrar a Dios en Todas
las Cosas. ¿Es esto importante? ¿Porqué parece ser tan difícil? ¿Cómo lo puedo lograr? La respuesta a la
primera pregunta parece obvia. La presencia de Dios da la seguridad de algo significativo, de valor y de
continuidad, en un mundo que normalmente nos muestra lo opuesto; un mundo lleno de carencias,
enfermedad, odio y violencia; impulsado aparentemente al azar, tan impresionante que puede abrumar la
búsqueda de Dios a nuestro alrededor.
No obstante, me niego a aceptar que Dios sólo puede ser encontrado en ciertas partes o aspectos de
nuestro mundo - a pesar de situaciones, gente, organizaciones y hasta algunas religiones, que parecen
carentes de ningún rastro Divino. Para mí no tiene sentido pensar que Dios abandona o concede parte de
la existencia, no importa cuán desesperanzada o estropeada parezca. Las lecturas del Domingo están
llenas de ejemplos de cómo Dios no renuncia a los que erraron y a los caídos. El pacto con Noé es la
promesa de Dios de estar con nosotros siempre y en todo lugar.
Nuestra meta de Encontrar a Dios en Todas las Cosas se confunde por la presencia del mal. Es tentador
creer en un mundo bifurcado, en el cual el bien existe completamente separado del mal. En un mundo así,
el fin sería no buscar a Dios en todas las cosas, sino buscarlo en las partes del mundo donde sí existe Dios
y abandonar las partes donde sólo podemos encontrar el mal. Pero a juzgar por ciertos aspectos de mi
persona, sé que sólo Dios que es compasivo y caritativo no renuncia a mí. ¿Es que, no hemos tenido
nunca, momentos en los que ha sido difícil para otras personas, encontrar a Dios en nosotros?
Entonces, para mí el camino implica humildad. Recordando que todos somos pecadores y tenemos
dentro bueno y malo. Permitiéndome ser sumiso ante la maravilla, la grandeza, la belleza y el proceso de
este mundo. Sorprendiéndome por los detalles y complejidades de la vida a mi alrededor. Sumido y
desafiado por una tarea esencial que nunca tendrá fin y nunca será completa. Encontrar a Dios en Todas
las Cosas.
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.
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.
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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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