S E P T E M B E R 28, 2014
T H E 26 S U N D A Y
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THE READINGS FOR THE 27 SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME ARE:
IS. 5: 1-7
PHIL. 4: 6-9
MT. 21: 1:33
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Please Pray for
Sunday, September 28, 2014
8:00 Marie Flatley
10:00 Corey Griffin
Noon John Riscoe
5:30
Mary Dafarra
Tuesday, September 30, 2014
12:15 Xavier Nguyen (Living)
Monday, September 29, 2014
5:30 John Rainis
Saturday, October 4, 2014
9:00 Stephen Francis Maloney
4:00 Barbara Barenz
Wednesday, October 1, 2014
12:15 John Harris
Sunday, October 5, 2014
10:00 Helen Sullivan
Noon James F. Sherman, Jr.
5:30 William Melia
VOLUNTEERS NEEDED! – SATURDAY, OCTOBER 4
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HARVEST THE JOY - ST. IGNATIUS WEEKEND CELEBRATION
Plans are under way for this exciting event, an opportunity to get to know our parish, the
people, and how we can share our faith. It is one week away and we’re missing one part to
make it a success – you! We hope you will be a part of this wonderful parish weekend.
Whatever time you can give, we can use your help. All skill levels needed: Set-Up/CleanUp Crew, Computer Techies, Crafts and Activities, Food Set-Up/Clean-Up, and Pick-Up Desserts. Harvest the Joy
Committee Members will be at the back of the Upper Church after each Mass to sign up volunteers. You can also
volunteer by contacting Catherine Downing at cfdesq@hotmail.com or 617-782-5812.
We need your help to
HARVEST THE JOY!
WITH OPEN ARMS – COME AND JOURNEY WITH US
Monday evenings- beginning Sept 29 from 7:15 – 8:30pm
Join us for an eight-week program to explore the basics of the Catholic Faith.
Welcome to all non-Catholics, inactive Catholics, and all who want to learn more.
First step: Email: Diana.gaillardetz@bc.edu or call the Parish Office at 617-552-6102.
JAMAICA RETURN!
Once again, the parish is planning an immersion trip to Kingston, Jamaica, to participate in the life of our
sister parish, St. Anne's and St. Anne’s primary school. The proposed dates for the trip this year are
January 17 – 25 . If you are interested in finding out more about the trip, please contact Fr. Bob at
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THIS WEEK’S CALENDAR
Sunday, Sept. 28
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Monday, Sept. 29
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Tuesday, Sept. 30
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Contemporary Music Ensemble – Upper Church
4:30 pm
“With Open Arms” – Friary Room
7:15 pm
Little Rock Bible Group – Lannon Chapel
Grief Support Group – Office 2 fl. Living room
7:15 pm
7:00 pm
Children’s Carol Choir – C/M Room
Parish Choir – C/M Room
4:30 pm
7:15 pm
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Wed., October 1
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Friday, October 3
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Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament – Lannon Chapel
12:45 pm
FALL BOOK DISCUSSION GROUP
Our Fall Discussion Group is now forming. We will meet, as usual, at the Jesuit residence, 130 Beacon
Street, at 7:30 PM for six consecutive Wednesday evenings beginning on October 15 and ending on
November 19 .
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Frs. Bob and J. A. will host the meetings. This season’s book will be Eager to Love: The Alternative Way of
Francis of Assisi (Cincinnati, OH: Franciscan Media, 2014).
This brand new book by well-known author Richard Rohr is an exploration of mysticism for the new
millennium through the lens of Sts. Francis of Assisi and Clare. Rohr situates this “alternative
orthodoxy” not only in their own place and time but also in the person of the new Bishop of Rome who
took Francis’ name. Typical of Rohr’s style, the book is filled with “bumper-sticker” gems that should
encourage a lively discussion. It also paves the way to understand better the style and practical
spirituality of the Jesuit who is now Pope.
The book should be available from religious bookstores and is available in several formats through
Amazon.com.
Space is limited as always. To reserve a place, please contact Betty in the office (Ignatius@bc.edu or 617552-6102) as soon as possible.
WELCOME BACK! 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 Heavens and a New Earth”, discussing the readings for the Advent Season, will take
place on Thursday, October 16 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 617782-5812 or e-mail to cfdesq@hotmail.com, to reserve a place at the table.
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LITTLE ROCK SCRIPTURE STUDY
This semester, we are studying The Book of Job. The plight of Job leads him to challenge the religious
wisdom of his age as he begs God to explain his suffering. His friends accuse him of sin, but by
journeying with Job through his affliction, we are compelled to ponder innocent suffering and the
ultimate value of friendship with God. The study began on Tuesday, September 23 at 7:15 pm in the
Lannon Chapel. The cost is $7.00, which includes a commentary, study guide and video 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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OUTREACH MINISTRIES
OUR AT-THE-DOOR COLLECTION THIS WEEKEND is to support the
St. Ignatius Habitat for Humanity ministry. Look for the Habitat hard hat
at any church exit! Contributions to this collection directly support
teams of St. Ignatius parishioners who volunteer their labor at Bostonarea Habitat projects throughout the year. Proceeds are used to
purchase needed building materials. For almost twenty years, the St. Ignatius program has
supported Habitat’s mission to enable local working families to fulfill their dream of home
ownership.
FALL TRIP: Our Senior Parishioners cordially invite you to join them for their annual
fall trip (with great foliage colors, it is hoped!). The trip, on Wednesday, October
15th, will include a visit to the Enfield Lookout at Quabbin Park and Reservoir in
Ware/Belchertown, followed by lunch at Salem Cross Inn in West Brookfield. If you
would like more information about the trip, please contact Sr. Diane at 617-5526107.
NEWTON HUNGER WALK – re-imagined: Eliot Church of Newton is sponsoring
a Church World Service CROP Hunger Walk on Sunday, October 5th, beginning at
12:30PM.
Please call 617-244-3639 for registration information.
Proceeds are
distributed locally and globally.
SATURDAY/SUNDAY, OCTOBER 18TH/19TH: Adult Winter Clothing Drive for St.
Francis House Day Shelter.
FAMILY MINISTRY: PARENTS OF LITTLES GROUP
There will be an informational meeting for families interested in forming small
playgroup/faith sharing groups following the 10AM and 5:30PM Masses on Sunday,
September 21 in the Friary Room. The vision for the groups is to form sharing groups of
3-4 families, depending on children’s ages, for a home-based, monthly gathering. The
focus would be to provide social, emotional, and spiritual support to new parents; and provide young
families with an opportunity to reflect on faith, vocation to married/family life and early catechesis. If
you would like more information please contact Leah Perez at lmtperez@gmail.com.
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LUNCH WITH LISZT AND TIMOTHY ZIMMERMAN
All are invited to a free recital of organ music on THURSDAY 9 OCTOBER at 12:15, at CHRIST
EPISCOPAL CHURCH, CAMBRIDGE, near Harvard Square. The centerpiece of the recital will be the
monumental work of Liszt, based on a theme from a Meyerbeer opera.Fantasie and Fugue on "Ad Nos ad
Salutarem Undam" exploits all the resources of the organ, and organist. For more information
contact Timothy 617.552.6114 zimmerta @bc.edu
EUCHARISTIC MINISTERS NEEDED AT ST. ELIZABETH’S MEDICAL CENTER
Eucharistic Ministers are needed for only once a week. If you are interested in assisting, please call Fr. Salamone at
617-789-2609. Thank you!
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Siendo una comunidad parroquial jesuita, animada por el espíritu de san Ignacio, les damos a
todos la bienvenida para compartir la alegría del evangelio y para conocer, amar y servir a Dios
Queridos Parroquianos,
¡Hay mucho que quiero compartir con ustedes!. La semana pasada tuvimos una reunión del
Consejo Pastoral y me animó muchísimo. Habrán varios programas pastorales que les ofrecerán
la oportunidad de crecer en la fe y en el amor de Dios. Una de las cosas que vamos a hacer es
leer como parroquia la exhortación del Papa Francisco: “La Alegría del Evangelio.” Esta
exhortación, nos ha conmovido mucho y queremos que toda la parroquia la lea.
Estamos también en el proceso de hacer planes para tres celebraciones bilingües: el 5 de octubre
será el día en que celebraremos “La Cosecha de la Alegría,” el 1 de noviembre “El día de todos
los Santos” y el 14 de diciembre “La Celebración de la Señora de Guadalupe.” El día 1 de
noviembre también tendremos un mini-retiro para nuestra comunidad latina que dará
comienzo con una liturgia bilingüe en la Iglesia de arriba. Todas estas Misas nos darán la
oportunidad de estar junto a nuestra comunidad anglo parlante para compartir nuestra fe,
nuestros idiomas y nuestras culturas.
Para las personas que tengan niños y que estén interesadas en la formación en la fe y la
preparación para los sacramentos, les informo que podrán inscribirlos este domingo en los
programas que comenzarán el 28 de septiembre. Por favor comuníquense con Paulina Canales
(paucanales@ymail.com)para más información.
Por otra parte, queremos compartir con ustedes el desafió de encontrar estacionamiento cerca
de San Ignacio. De hecho hay varios lugares donde se pueden estacionar pero es urgente que
calculen más tiempo para llegar a la parroquia dado que tendrán que caminar un poco. Hay
mapas en las entradas de la capilla que muestran
en donde pueden estacionarse.
Finalmente quiero comentarles que este domingo en particular, habrá un gran reto por que se
celebrará una Misa con el presidente de Filipinas a las tres y los lotes de estacionamiento
Les deseo una buena semana y les doy gracias por su participación en la vida parroquial.
próximos a la Iglesia no estarán disponibles durante este día.
Robert VerEecke, S.J.
frvereec@bc.edu
FALL PARISH DAY OF REFLECTION - SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 1ST
Join us at Glastonbury Abbey in Hingham to "Harvest the Joy" through our Parish Day of Reflection.
Come for silence, prayer, liturgy, food and community. Our day begins at 10:00am and concludes with a
Harvest Dinner at 6:00pm.
The cost for the day is $25. To register, please contact
katherine.maher@bc.edu or the parish office at (617) 552-6102.
SAVE THE DATE: The Spring Parish Retreat will be held at the Connors Retreat Center in Dover from
Friday evening, May 1 to Sunday, May 3, 2015.
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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
FRVEREEC@BC.EDU
617-552-6100
REV. JOHN ALLAN LOFTUS, SJ, ASSOCIATE
JA.LOFTUS@BC.EDU
617-552-6100
CAP TEAM MEMBER
PAUL MELLEY ASSISTANT TO THE PASTOR
MELLEYPA@BC. EDU
617-552-6113
UNIVERSITY LIAISON
MICHAEL BURGO, DIR. OF MUSIC MINISTRY
BURGO@BC.EDU
617-552-6108
TIMOTHY ZIMMERMAN, ASSOCIATE DIR.
ZIMMERTA@BC.EDU
617-552-6114
OF MUSIC / ORGANIST
SR. DIANE VALLERIO, MFIC, DIR. OF OUTREACH VALLERIO@BC.EDU
617-552-6107
SUSAN STUART, DIRECTOR OF FAITH FORMATION LANGINST@BC.EDU
617-552-6105
RICHARD MOYNIHAN, BUSINESS MANAGER
MOYNIHAR@BC.EDU
617-552-6117
ELIZABETH MCLAUGHLIN, ADM. ASSISTANT
IGNATIUS@BC.EDU
617-552-6102
WALTER FOTHERGILL, FACILITIES MANAGER
WALTER.FOTHERGILL @BC.EDU 617-552-6119
KATHY MAHER CAP TEAM MEMBER (CHAIR)
MARC GERVAIS
CAP TEAM MEMBER
MARY SANTAPAULA
CAP TEAM MEMBER
KATHERINE.MAHER@BC.EDU
MIG@GERVAISDAVENPORT.COM
MSANTAPAULA@RCN.COM
THE CELEBRATION OF EUCHARIST
SUNDAY
WEEKDAY
SATURDAY
UPPER CHURCH 8:00 AM, 10:00 AM, 12:00 NOON, 5:30 PM
LOWER CHURCH 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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