D E C E M B E R 14, 2014
T H E T H IR D S U N D A Y
OF ADVENT
THE READINGS FOR THE FOURTH SUNDAY OF ADVENT ARE:
2SM. 7: 1-5
ROM. 16:25-27
LK.1: 26-38
Please Pray for
Sunday, December 14, 2014
8:00 Charles Robert Doyle
10:00 Mary Morra
Noon Angela Maffeo &
Graziella Alfonso
5:30
Timothy Smith
Tuesday, December 16, 2014
12:15 Gerard Stanton
5:30 Robert Killian
Saturday, December 20, 2014
9:00 Theresa Bourque
4:00 Primo Lorenzoni
Sunday, December 21, 2014
8:00 Chevaun Doyle (Healing)
10:00 Joseph Leo Mullen
Noon Edward Xavier (Living)
Noon Sp. Clarisa Mesa
5:30
Mary Dafarra
Christmas Reflections
Fr. Bob will raise the curtain again on a performance of Christmas Reflections that celebrates
the true meaning of Christmas through story, music and dance. Christmas Reflections weaves
together new works and favorites from A Dancer's Christmas with Irish Step dances
choreographed by Helen O'Dwyer. The Cast includes nearly 100 dancers of all ages, including
students of the O'Dwyer School of Irish Dancing.
Friday, 19 th at 7:30 pm - Saturday, 20 th at 3:00 pm – Sunday, 21 st at 3:00 pm
For Tickets call: 617-552-4002
or online: www.bc.edu/offices/robsham/tickets.html
Reserved Seating: $20
Groups of 10 -$15
Robsham Theater Arts Center Boston College
www.blde.org
A Romantic Christmas
Wines from France, Italy, Spain, Portugal
A festive Reception will follow the 3:00 PM December 20th performance at the Jesuit
Residence, 130 Beacon Street from 5:00 – 7:00 pm. A $75 per person donation includes
a ticket to the performance and the reception. Please contact the Parish Office
617-
552-6102 or email: ignatius@bc.edu
BECOME AN ELF FOR CHRISTMAS!
Come help decorate the church for Christmas on Wednesday, December 24 starting at 9:00
a.m. Come for a little time or come for the whole time: All ages and experiences are welcome
to come and help! For more information, contact Catherine Downing at 617-782-5812 or at
cfdesq@hotmail.com
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THE PARISH SUPPORT PROGRAM
Each year at this time, we ask you to consider how you are able to financially support the ministries of St.
Ignatius throughout the coming year through The AMDG Parish Support Program. This program
enhances our ability to project our income throughout the year and not have to worry about those
Sundays and summers when many people are away from the parish due to the vagaries of weather,
travel, vacations, etc. As our parish continues to grow, so also do our expenses.
If you are a new parishioner or have never signed on to the program, we would be more than grateful if
you would join the more than 500 families currently participating in the program and show your support
for this remarkable parish. We are so grateful for the stewardship of these parishioners who contribute
more than 70% of our operating income.
If you are already a participant, your annual donation will be renewed as is, unless you desire to change
it or you need to change your information. For those of you who have not yet signed on, you can check
out the brochure on the parish website to find out more about the program. HTTP://BC.EDU/STIGNATIUS
! Pledge cards are available at the entrances of the church or call the parish office to receive one. 617-5526102.
OUTREACH MINISTRIES
ANOTHER THANK YOU IS IN ORDER to everyone who played a part
in our holiday outreach through the Shattuck Holiday Meal and the
Gift Drive. Both efforts went very well and we know that there were,
and will be, smiling faces and grateful hearts galore!
JOY OF THE GOSPEL GROUP DISCUSSION
If you would like to gather with other parishioners to share your thoughts and reflections on the
Introduction and first section of Joy of the Gospel,
we invite you to join us on Tuesday evening,
December 16 , in the Parish Offices at 7:15 pm.
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POINSETTIA DONATIONS
For Christmas, we invite you to remember your loved ones by making a donation to purchase a
poinsettia in their name. These plants will be used to make the Church shine for the season and an
acknowledgement of gratitude will appear in the bulletin. If you wish to donate, please fill out the form
below and return it with your donation by December 23 .
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Yes, I would like to donate $________to remember:
Name of person to be remembered: ___________________________________________________
Name of Donor: ___________________________________________________________________
Address ___________________________________________________________________________
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La Página Hispana
Oración
Virgen Santísima de Guadalupe, Madre de Dios, Señora y
Madre nuestra! Venos aquí postrados ante tu santa imagen, que
nos dejaste estampada en la tilma de Juan Diego, como prenda
de amor, bondad y misericordia.!Aún siguen resonando las
palabras que dijiste a Juan con inefable ternura: "Hijo mío
queridísimo, Juan a quien amo como a un pequeñito y
delicado," cuando radiante de hermosura te presentaste ante su
vista en el cerro del Tepeyac.!Haz que merezcamos oír en el
fondo del alma esas mismas palabras.!Sí, eres nuestra Madre; la Madre de
Dios es nuestra Madre, la mas tierna, la mas compasiva. Y para ser nuestra
Madre y cobijarnos bajo el manto de tu protección te quedaste en tu
imagen de Guadalupe.!Virgen Santísima de Guadalupe, muestra que
eres nuestra Madre. Defiéndenos en las tentaciones, consuélanos en las
tristezas, y ayúdanos en todas nuestras necesidades. En los peligros, en las
enfermedades, en las persecuciones, en las amarguras, en los abandonos,
en la hora de nuestra muerte, míranos con ojos compasivos y no te separes
jamás de nosotros.
Un Padre Nuestro, Ave María y Gloria...en agradecimiento por el
milagroso Retrato, milagro y continuo testimonio.
DO YOU SPEAK ENGLISH? ¿HABLA ESPAÑOL?
The parish is presently organizing a program for Conversation Partners for anyone who would like to
help members of our Latino community improve their English. If you have some free time once a week to
meet with a native Spanish speaker, please let Fr. Bob know. Or if you would like to learn Spanish in the
process, that would be possible too.
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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
617-552-611
617-552-6107
617-552-6105
617-552-6112
617-552-6112
617-552-6102
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 ALLEN 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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