D ECEMBER 7, 2014
T HE S ECOND S UNDAY
OF ADVENT
THE READINGS FOR THE THIRD SUNDAY OF ADVENT ARE:
IS.61: 1-2A
1THES. 5: 16-24
JN. 1: 6-8
Please Pray for
Sunday, December 7, 2014
8:00 William F. Bennett
10:00 Frederick LaSalle
Noon Dorothy Gilardone
Noon (Sp)Loreana Collodo in
Honor of Our Lady of
Joliqolia
5:30
Patrick J. Bowdring
Friday, December 12, 2014
12:15 Capobianco, Casaletto Fam.
& Judge Margaret C. Scott
5:30 Margaret Bowdring
Saturday, December 13, 2014
9:00 Kathleen Laugenour
4:00 Lorraine Ramos
Sunday, December 14, 2014
8:00 Charles Robert Doyle
10:00 Mary Morra
Noon Angela Maffeo & Graziella
Alfonso
5:30
Timothy Smith
Monday, December 8, 2014
12:15 Sharon McDonnell
ONE BOOK, ONE PARISH
Many of us in the parish were so moved by Pope Francis' Joy of the Gospel that the Pastoral
Council decided it would like to invite the whole parish to read it together over the next five
months. The second Sunday of each month, from December through April, will be Joy of the
Gospel Sunday. You can purchase copies of The Joy of the Gospel from
http://www.usccb.org or from Amazon. You can also download a free copy from the Vatican
website, http://w2.vatican.va/content/francesco/en/apost_exhortations/documents/papafrancesco_esortazione-ap_20131124_evangelii-gaudium.html. We also have created a page on
Facebook where you can add comments about the document as we read it together. Here is the
link: https://www.facebook.com/StIggysBC.
To help you pray and reflect with The Joy of the Gospel, we will be providing discussion
questions in the bulletin over the next five months. This week, we invite you to begin your
reading with these questions: In December we will be reading the Introduction and Chapter 1.
There will be a variety of opportunities for you to share your thoughts with other parishioners.
These will be outlined in the coming weeks.
1. How often do I experience the joy of the Gospel? How can a desire to protect my personal interests,
concerns, and possessions inhibit this joy?
2. What is my most recent encounter with God’s love? How does it give meaning to my life?
3. Pope Francis says the task of evangelization is “the source of authentic personal fulfillment.” Is that
how you view evangelization? Why or why not?
4. Can you recall a time when you accomplished something wonderful, only to realize that God was at
work and he enabled your success? How often do you tackle a difficult task, knowing that God will be at
your side to help you succeed?
5. How can I help my parish reach out to those who have not found faith in Jesus? Can I recount any
recent success in bringing someone outside the faith to St. Ignatius?
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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
SHATTUCK HOLIDAY MEAL: THANK YOU to everyone who was involved in the
Meal. Tammy Scott was once again the Coordinator and we’re grateful for her
guidance. Thanks, too, to Crescent Ridge Dairy of Sharon that donated their awesome
egg nog. The standing ovation the servers receive from the Shelter Guests goes to all of you!
CHRISTMAS GIFT DRIVE: Gifts should be returned by this Sunday night (December 7th)
at 6PM. All the gifts will be picked up early in the week, so please be prompt with your
returns. On behalf of Ann Carmola, the Gift Drive Coordinator, and the Outreach
Ministries Commission members, thank you to the hundreds of you that have gifted
hundreds and hundreds of your neighbors with your care and generosity.
ADVENT PROGRAM WITH MARSHA MIRKIN
Once again, on December 13th, from 10am-noon Marsha Mirkin will be at St. Ignatius to
lead a
Bible Discussion. We will be studying the story of the prophet Elisha and the Shunammite
woman, a woman who knew how to allow the sacred into her life. We will see the transformation of a
prophet who learned that part of being God’s messenger was to care deeply for humankind. Through the
story we will face questions. How do we prepare ourselves to encounter what we understand as holy?
How do we welcome salvation, develop hope and a sense of possibility?
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
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st
at 7:30 pm - Saturday, 20 at 3:00 pm – Sunday, 21 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
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La Página Hispana
Queridos Parroquianos,
Durante este mes de diciembre habran muchas oportunidades en las cuales podran profundi ar en su fe.
l padre uan o teberria a a ofrecer un estudio de los e ercicios espirituales. ste taller toma lugar los
martes a las siete hasta las ocho de la noche. a reunion sera en la sala de coro o en la capilla Lannon.
uisiera a isarles de un esfuer o ue toda la parro uia a a hacer durante los cinco meses ue ienen.
ueremos leer untos la e hortacion del apa rancisco
a legria del angelio . l primer domingo
de deciembre habra una oportunidad de conversar juntos sobre los temas que Papa Francisco nos invita
a contemplar. Vamos a reunirnos después de la Misa por una hora.
Aquí tiene la primera preguntas para la reflexión.
Lectura:
La alegría del Evangelio
Introducción y Capítulo primero : La transformación misionero de la Iglesia
Preguntas para la reflexión:
1. ¿Con qué frecuencia experimento la alegría del Evangelio? ¿Cómo mi deseo de proteger mis
intereses personales, preocupaciones y posesiones inhiben esta alegría?
2. ¿Cuál es mi más reciente encuentro con el amor de Dios? ¿Cómo este amor da sentido a mi
vida?
3.
l apa rancisco dice ue la tarea de e angeli ación es
auténtica’ ¿ or ué si o por ué no?
l recurso de reali ación personal
4. ¿Puede recordar un momento en el que logró algo maravilloso, sólo para darse cuenta de
que fue obra de Dios y que El facilitó su éxito? ¿Con qué frecuencia se enfrenta a una tarea
dificultosa, sabiendo que Dios estará a su lado para ayudarlo/a?
5. ¿Cómo puedo ayudar a mi Parroquia a que llegue a aquellos que no han encontrado aún la
fe en Jesús? Puedo recordar algún suceso reciente en el que haya acercado a alguien de
afuera a la fe en San Ignacio?
TWO CONCERTS PRESENTED BY MICHELLE ABADIA
You are invited to two cd release concerts offered by our Leader of Song, Michelle Abadia. The concerts
will take place on Friday, December 12th, at St. Paul's Episcopal Church: 15 St. Paul's Street, Brookline,
(Aspinwall Street entrance.) and Saturday, December 13th, at the Most Blessed Trinity Chapel on the
Newton Campus of Boston College: 885 Centre Street, Newton. These two performances will serve to
release Ms. Abadia's Christmas cd: "Christmas Around My World!". The cds will be available for $10.00;
checks will be accepted and payable to Michelle Abadia. The concerts are free and open to the public.
Ms. Abadia will be joined by Catherine Grein, Piano, Linda LaSalle, Harp, and Adam Vaubel ,Violin.
The concerts will feature 5 languages, 5 instruments, classical Christmas hymns and contemporary
popular Christmas carols. There will be a reception following the first performance. For more
information, please contact Michelle Abadia at: isoprano@icloud.com or visit her Facebook page at
http://www.facebook.com/sopranofantab
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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