T H E 26 T H
SUNDAY
IN
O R D IN A R Y T IM E – S E P T E M B E R 29, 2013
THE READINGS FOR THE 27TH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME ARE:
HB. 1:2-3
2TM. 1:6-8
LK. 17: 5-10
Sunday, September 29, 2013
10:00 James Kleinmeier
10:00 Marie Diamond
Noon Carol & Joseph Morello
5:30
Luciola de Ramos
Tuesday, October 1, 2013
12:15 John Harris
Please Pray for
Wednesday, October 2, 2013
12:15 Agnes & Eileen Mullen
5:30 Rev. Eugene Ticher
Thursday, October 3, 2013
5:30 Rita J. Pino
Sunday, October 6, 2013
10:00 Marie Diamond
Noon James J. Sherman, Jr.
5:30
Sylvia Pierangeli
Saturday, October 5, 2013
9:00 Louise Kelly
4:00 Anthony DeLeo
FALL PARISH RETREAT AT EASTERN POINT IN GLOUCESTER
This semi-annual retreat is an opportunity to enter more deeply into the mystery of God’s love
for us. You will have an opportunity for spiritual conversation, silent prayer and gatherings of
prayer and worship with members of the parish community. The retreat will be held Friday,
October 25th to Sunday, October 27th . The cost for the weekend is $275 (all inclusive), with a
deposit of $100 at registration. If anyone is in need of financial assistance in order to attend, please let us
know. Please register through the Parish Office 617-552-6102, or ignatius@bc.edu.
Called To Love and Serve
FOR OUR PARISH COMMUNITY, WE DID IT…..
Thank you to all the people who made this past weekend event such a success:
To those who planned, lugged, set up and cleaned, thank you!
To those who fed and nourished us, thank you!
To those who entertained us, thank you!
To those who came to the tent and shared their faith, thank you!
To those who came and heeded the call to serve, thank you!
To those who came together to help build our community, thank you!
WITH YOU, WE CAN DO EVEN MORE!!
If you are looking for ways to share your faith, to serve our parish community and the world, we offer
many opportunities for you to share your time, talent and treasure. You can learn more by picking up a
Parish Booklet at the tables in the Gathering Space or by visiting our website.
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 18th-26th. If you are interested in finding out more about the trip, please contact Fr. Bob at
frvereec@bc.edu.
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PROTECTING GOD’S CHILDREN PROGRAM
The Archdiocese of Boston requires all volunteers (in whatever capacity) to complete a training program in child
abuse protection. If you are thinking of becoming a volunteer in any of our ministries (lector, coordinator of
liturgy, choir member, etc.), or if you are already a new volunteer in any ministry, you must be able to verify your
attendance at a Protecting God’s Children (PGC) program. If you have completed this program in another
location, you should have a certificate of attendance given you at that time. We need a copy of that certificate. If
you have any questions or concerns, please contact the appropriate supervisor of your ministry.
The next program will be held on Sunday, October 20, 2013 from 2:30 – 5:00 PM in the Choir/Media room in
the Lower Church.
If you plan to attend this session, please contact Mary Blackburn (617-552-6039) or Betty McLaughlin (617-5526102 / ignatius@bc.edu) as soon as possible. Space is always limited.
Thank you for your cooperation in maintaining a safe and secure atmosphere for all the children at St. Ignatius
parish.
Katherine Maher, Chair, Child Abuse Prevention Team
FAITH FORMATION NEWS
Faith Formation for the 2013-2014 season has begun! Thank you to all of our families
who registered, to all of our families who volunteered to help with our program this
year, and to all of the wonderful catechists and assistant catechists who give so generously of their time
and talent. Our program could not run or be what it is without all of this support!
Look for future information on upcoming events such as an invitation to attend the Ignation Family
Teach-in for Justice, November 16-18 in Washington, D. C.; a Moms Spirituality Group forming; service
opportunities for families and youth and much more!
Contact Amy Chapman (amy.chapman.3@bc.edu) Susan Stuart (langinst@bc.edu) or Kathy Maher
(Katherine.maher@bc.edu) for further information.
WITH OPEN ARMS
“COME AND JOURNEY WITH US”
On Monday evening, September 30th, from 7:15 – 8:30 pm in the Parish Office, we will initiate an
eight-week program on the essentials of the Catholic Faith. This program leads into RCIA for those
wishing to become Catholics and Confirmation for those who are Baptized and have received Eucharist.
For more information, contact Fr. Robert VerEecke, S.J. at frvereec@bc.edu or 617-552-6110.
IGNATIAN SPIRITUALITY – FINDING GOD IN ALL THINGS
At the heart of our identity as a Jesuit parish is the experience of prayer and intimacy with Jesus that is
offered through the Spiritual Exercises of St. Ignatius of Loyola. There are a number of opportunities that
the parish offers to grow spiritually together through Ignatian Prayer. We hope you will take advantage
of them.
THE FIFTH WEEK Those who have already made the Spiritual Exercises in Everyday Life and
would like to gather a few times a year with others who have experienced them, will need to purchase
Margaret Silf’s Companions of Christ: Ignatian Spirituality for Everyday Living. (available on Kindle).
The first gathering is Sunday afternoon October 6th, from 3:30 pm – 5:00 pm in the Lannon Chapel. Please
contact Kathy Maher to sign up. (katherine.maher@bc.edu)
FOUNDATIONS OF IGNATIAN PRAYER
We will be offering “Foundations of Ignatian Prayer”
for those who would like to deepen their knowledge and experience of Ignatian prayer. This four Sunday
program will begin Sunday, October 20th and continue on the following Sundays, November 3rd,
November 17h and December 1st. (The second part of the program will be offered beginning in February)
The program will be held in the Choir/Media Room in the Lower Church from 4:00 – 5:15 pm. To
register or for more information, please contact Kathy Maher (katherine.maher@bc.edu).
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La Página Hispana
Del Escritorio del Padre Bob
Queridos Parroquianos,
El domingo pasado tuve una junta con algunos miembros de la comunidad. Una de las cosas que les
mencioné era mi deseo que toda la comunidad conozca nuestra Misión. Por eso la comparto con ustedes
para que puedan reflexionar sobre sus varios aspectos.
Misión de la Parroquia
San Ignacio es una parroquia católica de la Arquidiócesis de Boston, atendida por sacerdotes Jesuitas y
animada por una espiritualidad también Jesuita que busca encontrar a Dios en todas las cosas. Nuestros
feligreses proceden de zonas geográficas tanto cercanas como lejanas e incluyen a los adultos, a los
jóvenes, los niños y a las personas de la tercera edad. Contamos con una valiosa relación con el Boston
College, en parte definida por la ubicación compartida y por los estudiantes, el personal y los alumnos
que optan por formar parte de nuestra comunidad.
Reconociendo nuestros derechos y responsabilidades bautismales, inspirados por la rica tradición de la
Iglesia y animados por el Concilio Vaticano II, nos esforzamos con la ayuda del Espíritu Santo para:
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Cimentar nuestras vidas en los sacramentos y en el evangelio de Jesucristo;
Centrar nuestra vida parroquial en la alegría del culto a Dios en la Eucaristía;
Invitar a todas las personas de todos los sectores sociales para hacer comunidad con nosotros;
Confortar a los alienados y marginados en su camino de fe;
Proporcionar oportunidades para el enriquecimiento de la oración y la vida espiritual de los miembros
de nuestra comunidad;
▪ Fomentar la perenne búsqueda de cada feligrés por experimentar y comprender a Cristo y Su Iglesia; y
▪ Transformarnos en discípulos activos en la obra de Dios en este mundo a través de nuestro
compromiso con el servicio de unos a dentro y fuera de la parroquia..
Todos nuestros esfuerzos dependen y descansan en el compromiso de los laicos y sacerdotes de colaborar
continuamente para la mayor gloria de Dios.
Preparación Bautismal La próxima sesión bautismal tomará lugar el 6 de octubre después de la Misa a
la una y media en la sala de Coro. Si tiene a un bebé o niño que necesita ser bautizado, por favor
comuníquese con Berta Alvarado bertaa25@gmail.com
LITTLE ROCK SCRIPTURE STUDY
This semester, we will be studying “Women in the New Testament.” Enter into discussion and prayer
about expectant faith, what it means to be touched by Jesus, and the meaning of discipleship through the
lives of the women who lived in the first generation of Christianity. The study takes place on
Wednesdays at 7:15 pm in the Lannon Chapel. The cost is $16.00, 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.
The altar flowers this week were donated by Amy Larson in loving memory of her
father, Richard R. Larson and her brother, Timothy R. Larson.
If you would like to celebrate a special event or remember a loved one by donating the
flowers for the liturgy, please contact Eric Haydel at haydel.eric@yahoo.com.
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THIS W EEK’S CALENDAR
Sunday, September 29 th
Contemp orary M usic Ensemble – UC
Young Adult Social – Friary Room
4:00 pm
6:30 pm
M onday, September 30 th
W ith Open Arms – Friary R oom
7:15 pm
Tuesday, October 1 st
Li t urgy Commision – Office Conference Room
7:15 pm
W ed. October 2 nd
Children’s Carol Choir – Choir/M edia Room
Parish Choir Rehearsal – Choir/M edia Room
Little Rock Bible Group – LC
Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament – LC
Friday, October 4 th
4:30 pm
7:15 pm
7:15 pm
12:45 pm
OUTREACH MINISTRIES
HABITAT AT-THE-DOOR COLLECTION:
Next weekend, October
5th and 6th, we’ll have our drive to support our Build-ers for four Builds this
coming year. Your donation will underwrite the requested amount we forward to
Habitat for each Build. Look for the hard hat at any church exit!
OCTOBER 17TH – SENIOR PARISHIONERS’ FALL TRIP: We’ll be visiting
Blackstone River and Canal Heritage State Park, then heading to Willow Brook Restaurant
for lunch and then, across the street, to Mendon Country Gift Barn. The cost of the trip
is $40, which includes the bus and lunch. For further information, contact Sr. Diane at
617-552-6107. The deadline for reservations is Friday, October 4th.
WINTER CLOTHING DRIVE – OCTOBER 19TH/20TH: Our Drive to help keep
the Guests at St. Francis House Day Shelter warm and dry this winter will be on the noted
weekend. Look for the list of new and gently-used, wished-for items in coming bulletins and
on the wall posters.
DO YOU HAVE A USED CAR FOR SALE?
Parishioners from our Latino Community are interested in purchasing used vehicles. If you or someone
you know has a car they are planning to sell, please contact the office for more information, 617-552-6102 or
ignatius@bc.edu.
BOOK DISCUSSION
On October 20th at 11:15 am, there will be a discussion of the book, Cloud of Witnesses, edited by Jim
Wallis and Joyce Hollyday. This book introduces a company of modern witnesses – saints, peacemakers
and martyrs who have embodied the gospel challenge in our time, including Dietrich Bonhoeffer, martyr
to the Nazis; Thomas Merton, Martin Luther King, Jr., and many others from around the world. Please
join other parishioners in the church office and add your voice to the discussion.
SIYA! ST IGNATIUS YOUNG ADULTS
All Young Adults are welcome to our group social after the 5:30pm Mass on Sunday (9/29). Come to the
Friary Room (in the Lower Church) at 6:30pm to enjoy some fellowship and taste delicious food prepared
by the SIYA team. Bring some friends, meet new people, enjoy a great time of fellowship! For more
information, or to be added to the SIYA contact list, email Victor at SIYAthere@gmail.com.
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CHURCH OF 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
CAP TEAM MEMBER
MICHAEL BURGO, DIR. OF MUSIC MINISTRY
TIMOTHY ZIMMERMAN, ASSOCIATE DIR.
OF MUSIC / ORGANIST
SR. DIANE VALLERIO, MFIC, DIR. OF OUTREACH
AMY CHAPMAN, FAITH FORMATION DIRECTOR
SUSAN STUART, ASSOC. DIR. FAITH FORMATION
FRVEREEC@BC.EDU
JA.LOFTUS@BC.EDU
617-552-6100
617-552-6100
BURGO@BC.EDU
ZIMMERTA@BC.EDU
617-552-6108
617-552-6114
VALLERIO@BC.EDU
CHAPMAAB@BC.EDU
LANGINST@BC.EDU
617-552-6107
617-552-6103
617-552-6105
RICHARD MOYNIHAN, BUSINESS MANAGER
ELIZABETH MCLAUGHLIN, ADM. ASSISTANT
WALTER FOTHERGILL, FACILITIES MANAGER
MOYNIHAR@BC.EDU
617-552-6117
IGNATIUS@BC.EDU
617-552-6102
WALTER.FOTHERGILL @BC.EDU 617-552-6119
KATHY MAHER CAP TEAM MEMBER (CHAIR)
MARC GERVAIS
CAP TEAM MEMBER
MARY SANTAPAULA
CAP TEAM MEMBER
KSULLIVAN-MAHER@MILTONPS.ORG
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
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.
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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