F E B R U A R Y 15, 2015 – T H E S IX T H S U N D A Y
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THE READINGS FOR THE FIRST SUNDAY OF LENT ARE:
GN. 9: 8-15
1PT. 3: 18-22
MK. 1: 12:15
Please Pray for
Sunday, February 15, 2015
8:00 Elizabeth McHenry
10:00 Marguerite Marcielle
Boardman
5:30
Carol Bowdring
Tuesday, February 17, 2015
5:00 Matthew Faherty
Monday, February 16, 2015
12:15 Jacqueline A. Sumner
Saturday, February 14, 2015
9:00 Michael Walsh
Thursday, February 18, 2015
12:15 Maria Clotilde
Antonelli
Sunday, February 22, 2015
8:00 Katherine S. Doyle
10:00 Carmella Tobin, Joseph
Fortino, James &
Joseph Solano &
Domenic Solano
Noon Wilma Rondomanski
5:30
Mary Dafarra
ASH WEDNESDAY MASS SCHEDULE
12:15 PM – 5:30 PM – 7:30 PM – UPPER CHURCH
5:30 FAMILY ASH WEDNESDAY SERVICE – LOWER CHURCH
ST. IGNATIUS WOMEN’S RETREAT
CONNORS CENTER, DOVER MA
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Treat yourself to a weekend of prayer, quiet reflection and conversation with other women of the parish
at the beautiful Connors Retreat Center in Dover. The cost for the weekend is $275. A deposit of $75 is
due at the time of registration. For more information or to register contact: Martha Sullivan 508-6687268, marthasull@verizon.net or Mary Dailey 617-332-6987, supple_dailey@mac.com.
BOOK DISCUSSION
On February 15th at 11:15 in the parish offices, there will be a discussion of A Rabbi Looks at Jesus’
Parables by Frank Stern. By analyzing Jesus' parables in the light of Jewish sources, a reviewer
tells us, "Rabbi Stern is able to reveal layers of meaning within meaning, bringing deep
wisdom and healing vision to the surface. We will also discuss how Rabbi Stern’s book
compares with Amy-Jill Levine’s book Short Stories by Jesus. All are welcome!
SESSION WITH MARSHA MIRKIN
Are you looking for food for thought during Lent? Marsha Mirkin will be at the Parish Office on
Saturday, February 21st from 10-noon to lead us in a discussion of the prophet Elijah entitled "Where Do
We Find God? How do we serve?” This study group will take place in the parish office on the garden
level. All are welcome.
CONFIRMING FAITH- ADULT CONFIRMATION
Lent is coming soon 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 specially invited. Classes will meet from
3:30 - 5pm in the Friary room for 7 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).
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A LL S HALL B E W ELL : C ARING FOR B OD Y , M IND AND S PIRIT
A P ARISH L ENTEN S ERIES - February 21- 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 at
the BC Brighton Dance Studio at 2115 Commonwealth Ave. (across the street from BC, on the STM
campus). 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.
The first session will take place on Saturday, February 21, 9:30-10:30 a.m. - Anne DiGiovanni has been
meditating for 30 years and teaching meditation and mindfulness privately and in group settings for a decade. A
former university lecturer, she is a writer and consultant. She incorporates her interests in creativity, physics and
neuroscience into her instruction. She can be reached at anne.digiovanni@me.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 ).
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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.
COMPANION
AN EDUCATIONAL SUPPORT GROUP FOR ANYONE IN NEED OF HEALING AND HOPE AFTER THE
DEATH OF A LOVED ONE.
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.
Pre-registration is required.
For more information, contact Maureen Saldarini mcsaldarini113@gmail.com
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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 filmEntertaining 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 January 20th to the Parish
Offices.
Sponsored by the Spiritual Life Commission.
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OUTREACH MINISTRIES
FORTY YEARS AGO, Catholics in the United States wanted to respond to famine in Africa.
Could we feed the hungry through Lenten prayers, fasting and almsgiving?
The answer was yes – and it came in the form of a small cardboard box.
Today, CRS Rice Bowl is your way to help our sisters and brothers in need.
CRS Rice Bowl is Catholic Relief Services’ Lenten faith-in-action program for
families and faith communities. Through CRS Rice Bowl, we hear stories from
our sisters and brothers in need worldwide and devote our Lenten prayers, fasting and gifts to
help change their lives. CRS Rice Bowls are now available in preparation for Lent which begins
on Ash Wednesday, February 18th; look for yours on the Outreach table or on the table in the
Lannon Chapel.
IF IT’S (OR WILL BE) MARCH, IT MUST BE SOCKS AND FLIP-FLOPS! This year,
we’ll again conduct a 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.
BREAK THOSE WINTER BLAHS !! WANT MORE INSIGHT INTO THE READINGS YOU HEAR AT
MASS?
Join us for PASTA & PRAYER prayerful conversation with friends over dinner to discuss the Sunday
scriptures. Feed your body, mind and soul!!
At the next session, “Humbled”, we will be discussing the readings for Palm Sunday of the
Lord’s Passion. The session will take place on Thursday, February 19 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.
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http://www.jesuitcollaborative.org/wedsignatius
JESUIT COLLABORATIVE IGNATIAN
RETREAT
The Jesuit Collaborative is offering an Ignatian
retreat in daily life during Lent. This retreat has
as its goal finding the inner peace that comes
through a direct relationship with our God. The
retreat consists of five weeks of prayer using the
book, The First Spiritual Exercises, by Michael
Hansen, SJ. Retreat directors are Joanne Fantini,
CSJA and George Winchester SJ. Cost is $65,
including book.
Each Wednesday evening for five weeks beginning on
February 25, we will gather at the Boston office of the
Northeast Jesuit Province in Watertown. Each two
hour meeting will include a guided prayer exercise,
time for personal reflection and journaling, spiritual
conversation in small groups and instruction for the
coming week’s prayer. In addition to the weekly
gatherings, participants will pray 30-40 minutes
a day at home 4-5 days each week, and keep a
prayer journal.
For further information and to register, visit the
website of The Jesuit Collaborative at
WRITER’S WORKSHOP FOR WOMEN
“We all can’t be published, but we all have
something to say.” --Mary Caruso, Instructor
Writer’s Workshop this spring. Finding your
voice through writing aptly describes this series,
which is open to women from all walks of life.
Past participants have said, “This has been a
unique experience,” or “I am among kindred
spirits here; this has been a refuge for me.” The
series will meet on five consecutive Thursday
mornings, beginning The Women’s Table will
be hosting a 5-week March 5 , 2015 and
continuing through April 2 , 2015. Each session
will be held at the Sisters of St. Joseph residence,
637 Cambridge St., Brighton, MA, from 10:0011:30 a.m. There is no charge for the workshop,
however donations are welcome. To register,
please call Mary Rita Weschler at The Women’s
Table: 617.746.2056, or email:
womens.table@csjboston.org
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Queridos Parroquianos,
Me cuesta creer que la Cuaresma empieza esta semana. Celebraremos el miércoles de ceniza el
18 de febrero. Espero que puedan asistir a una liturgia en Español en que recibirán las cenizas y
la comunión a las 7 de la noche en la capilla. Nos da la oportunidad de enfocarnos en esta
temporada en la cual nos preparamos para la celebración del misterio pascual por la oración, el
ayuno, la limosna y otras buenas obras. Durante este tiempo tenemos la oportunidad de
acercarnos mas íntimamente a Nuestro Salvador, Jesucristo. Podemos caminar con él y
acompañarlo en su jornada a su Pasión y su Resurrección. Durante este temporada habrá
muchas oportunidades de compartir su fe con otros miembros de la comunidad.
Este domingo pasado empezamos el programa de conversaciones en inglés para aquellos que
quieren aprender o mejorar este idioma. Hay varios grupos y también oportunidades de
reunirse individualmente. Varias personas anglo-parlantes tienen ganas de practicar Español.
Este programa toma lugar cada domingo a la una y media. Si quieren aprender más,
comuníquense con Padre Bob.
Para los adultos y jóvenes adultos (edad de 16 años que no han recibido el sacramento de la
confirmación, vamos a ofrecer clases empezando el 22 de febrero a la una y media. Estas clases
seguirán hasta el fin de abril.
Ruego que este tiempo cuaresmal nos dé la oportunidad de crecer en nuestra fe y volver a
reconocer nuestra llamada para amar y servir a Dios y nuestros prójimos.
En el amor de Cristo,
Padre Bob
CALENDARIO
El 18 de Febrero Miércoles de Ceniza Servicio en Español a las 7 de la noche, Capilla Lannon
El 22 de Febrero Primer Domingo del Cuaresma Primera Clase de Confirmación para los
adultos y jóvenes adultos
NATIVITY PREP MEALS FOR STUDENTS PROGRAM NEEDS OUR HELP!
Nativity Prep in Jamaica Plain is asking for our help! They provide meals for their students on Monday,
Tuesday and Wednesday evenings since they remain at school into the early evening. They are asking for
volunteers to sign-up and bring prepared meals to feed approximately 50-60 students. Please consider
helping them fulfill this mission. For further information contact Susan Stuart [langinst@bc.edu]. If you
would like to sign-up for an evening, you can contact Cara Gallagher at Nativity directly
[cgallagher@nativityboston.org]. These are the evenings they are in need:
Tuesday,
February
24th
Monday,
March 9th
Tuesday,
March 10th
Wednesday,
March 11th
Monday,
March 16th
Tuesday,
March 17th
Wednesday,
March 18th
Tuesday,
April 7th
Wednesday,
April 8th
Wednesday,
April 15th
4. Tuesday,
May 5th
Wednesday,
May 13th
Monday,
May 18th
Tuesday,
May 26th
Wednesday,
May 27th
SAINT IGNATIUS OF LOYOLA
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PHONE 617-552-6100
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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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