FOURTH SUNDAY
OF
E A S T E R – A P R IL 21, 2013
THE READINGS FOR THE 5TH SUNDAY OF EASTER ARE:
ACTS. 14: 21-27
RV. 21: 1-5A
JN. 13: 31-33A
Please Pray for
Sunday, April 21, 2013
8:00
Rose Caron
10:00
Helen Dzialo
Noon Cathy McMahon
5:30
Frank Connelly
Monday, April 22, 2013
5:30 Katherine Bowdring
Wednesday, April 24, 2013
12:15 William James Geddis
Saturday, April 27, 2013
4:00 Clarke Allen
Thursday, April 25, 2013
12:15 Anita Frances Burns
Sunday, April 28, 2014
8:00 Francis T. Siragusa
10:00 Alba Bernardi Jameson
Noon Mary Dafarra
5:30
Joseph Rufo
Friday, April 26, 2013
12:15 Maureen Micciche
5:30 Bernadette Duffy
Tuesday, April 23, 2013
12:15 Davon Merritt
5:30 Georgia Zaffiropoulos
Dear Parishioners,
I wanted to let you know how your parish church became a sanctuary on Marathon day for many, many
runners who were not able to finish the Marathon because of the horrific explosions at the finish line that
caused unimaginable harm to so many spectators, runners and the Marathon itself.
I walked over to celebrate the 5:30 Mass not knowing that the church had become a staging place for
those runners who could not continue the race. Everywhere I looked there were runners enveloped in
the silver thermal wraps that are used for the end of the race. Food, Gatorade and even apples in the
collection baskets were being passed out to give the runners the physical sustenance they needed.
As I looked at the beautiful image of the Crucified Christ with the Resurrection cloth draped over it, I
thought my heart would break. Once again the pain and the suffering of the world that Christ has taken
on himself was real and present, not only in the runners who were bewildered by their unexpected
presence in St. Ignatius Church, but in the pain of all those who were immediately affected by this
senseless act of violence.
I know that your thoughts and prayers are with all those who have lost their lives and those who have
been injured. Last Monday I saw our beloved and beautiful St. Ignatius Church embracing all those who
crossed her threshold. I would like to think that this was the embrace of the Crucified and Risen One
whose suffering is ultimately transformed into victory. On this Good Shepherd Sunday, I pray that
Christ, the Good Shepherd, will bring healing to our world that is so very much in need of his Peace.
In the Love of the Risen Lord,
Fr. Bob
HUNGRY FOR MORE CHURCH MUSIC
The St. Ignatius Choir will sing their re-scheduled “U-Tunes” Concert this Sunday, April 21st at 2:30 pm. Come
hear the choir sing selections by Mozart, Bach, and much more, including a reprise of the Hallelujah Chorus! A
donation at the door will benefit the St. Anne's Park Fund. All are welcome.
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OUTREACH MINISTRIES
for your part in making our Shattuck Springtime Meal a great event!
Coordinators, food donors, kitchen prep helpers, servers, drivers – you’re the
best! And thanks to our friends at Crescent Ridge Dairy in Sharon for donating the ice cream.
PROJECT BREAD’S 45TH WALK FOR HUNGER is just two weeks away – Sunday, May
5th! It’s not too late to think about getting involved, as a Walker, a Volunteer or a Sponsor.
TEAM IGNATIUS welcomes more members! Go to: www.projectbread.org/walk. Or, you can
pick up registration materials which are on the Outreach table, including the form for
Volunteers.
SHATTUCK FOURTH TUESDAY is just about here – April 23rd! As usual, we’ll need lots
of desserts for the 200+ Guests and we’ll need servers for the Meal. Desserts should arrive at
the Parish Office by 4PM on the 23rd. If you’d like to be part of the serving crew, contact Sr.
Diane: 617-552-6107 or vallerio@bc.edu. Thanks for your ongoing support of our efforts to
minister to the Shelter Guests.
SPRING/SUMMER CLOTHING DRIVE: Our annual drive, to help the Guests at St.
Francis House Day Shelter in Boston, will be May 4th/5th. The list of wished-for
clothing items is below. Please plan to bring in your donations on the designated weekend.
Men’s items
Women’s Items
• Jeans -sizes: 32 x 32. 34 x 32, 36 x
• Short sleeves tops-sizes:
32, 38 x 32, & 40 x 32.
M, L, XL, 2X, 3X
• Belts-All sizes
• Spring/Fall Jackets: M, L, XL, 2X &
• Casual short sleeves Shirts: M, L, XL,
3X.
2X, 3 X, & 4X.
• Jeans sizes: 8-24
• Sweatpants sizes: M-2X.
• Sweatpants sizes: M-2X
• Shoes and sneakers sizes 7-15
• New socks
• New socks
• Spring/Fall Jackets: M, L, XL, 2X and
Other
3X.
• Shopping plastic bags (can be used
• Baseball hats
ones)
• Hooded sweatshirts sizes: S,M, L,
• Backpacks
XL, 2X, 3X, & 4X.
• Ponchos
HABITAT: We are currently seeking volunteers for two separate teams
of St. Ignatius parishioners to work at Habitat-for-Humanity construction
sites in Dorchester or Roslindale on Saturday, May 4th and Saturday, June
1st. Sign up for either date, or both. You can do it! Energy and enthusiasm
are the only requirements - no prior construction experience necessary. Spend the day working to
“build hope by building homes” in partnership with low-income families in need of decent housing.
To sign up, e-mail Anton Finelli at afinelli@crmcx.com or Sister Diane at vallerio@bc.edu.
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THIS W EEK’S CALENDAR
Sunday, April 21st
Book Group Discussion – 2nd Floor Office
Choir Concert – Upper Church
Contemporary Music Ensemble – Upper Church
Monday, April 22nd
RCIA/Confirmation Meeting – Friary Room
7:15 pm
Parish Choir – Choir/Media Room
Little Rock Bible – Lannon Chapel
Truth & Justice Program – Upper Church
7:15 pm
7:15 pm
6:30 pm
Wednesday, 24
th
Friday, April 19th
Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament – Lannon Chapel
11:15 pm
2:30 pm
4:30 pm
12:45 pm
I want to let you know about the well-being of our brother Jesuit, Fr. Ken Loftus. As many of you know,
Fr. Ken has been experiencing significant health issues that have been challenging for him, and all of us
who care about him, for some time. Fr. Ken and Fr. Myles Sheehan, SJ, our provincial and a physician
himself, have both decided that Ken would benefit from a medical leave, to enable him to get a clear
understanding of his medical issues as well as receive the best treatment available. Ken left on Thursday
morning, and we expect that he will be away from the parish for some time. In the interim, he asks that
you keep him in your prayers. We will all be praying for Ken's healing, and I will try to keep you
informed about his progress and well-being.
Fr. Bob
WE
GRATEULLY ACKNO WLED GE THE
GENERO US D O NATIO NS O F O UR PARISHIO NERS FO R
THE
E ASTER F LO WERS
WHICH WERE M AD E IN
M EM O RY O F THEIR LO VED O NES .
GOOD CAUSES
From time to time we receive a request from a parishioner or a BC student to advertise a “good cause” for
which one is looking for financial or other kinds of support. This can take the form of a bake sale whose
proceeds go to an immersion trip or some form of collection. Since we do not want to overwhelm our
parishioners with “asks”, we have decided to add this “Good Causes” section that will give you the
opportunity to decide whether you would like to support this good cause.
Parishioner and Cantor, Michelle Abadia whose artistry St. Ignatius has benefited from for many years, is
asking support for a national tour which will give her the opportunity to share her musical gifts with a
wider audience. If you’d like to learn more about Michelle’s hopes and dreams, you can go to the
following link,
http://www.indiegogo.com/projects/passionate-sightless-performer-goes-on-tour
TRUTH AND JUSTICE FOR EL SALVADOR’S DISAPPEARED.
The Salvadoran Civil War claimed the lives of thousands of innocent children, women, and men. Many of
these civilians were kidnapped, tortured, and murdered without any official recognition or record, today
they are referred to as the “Disappeared”.
To this day, tens of thousands of family members of the Disappeared still do not know what happened to
their sons, daughters, mothers, fathers, brothers, and sisters.
SHARE invites you to meet Marina Ortiz and Patricia Garcia of the Pro-Historical Memory
Commission and Bethany Loberg of SHARE at St. Ignatius Upper Church on April 24 at 6:30
pm. Marina was disappeared as a child and Patricia was disappeared and tortured twice during the civil
war. Both have family members who were disappeared and have worked for truth and justice since their
adolescence.
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Queridos Parroquianos,
Quería dejarles saber que su iglesia se convirtió en un santuario para los participantes
en el Maratón este lunes pasado. Había mucha gente que no pudo completarlo a causa
de las explosiones en el centro de Boston. Cuando
(yo iba a la Iglesia para celebrar la Misa a las 5:30, no sabía que la Iglesia se había
convertido en un lugar en donde los corredores podrían encontrar alimento y abrigo. En
todas las partes de la iglesia de arriba y en la capilla habían corredores que esperaban
noticias de lo que había ocurrido. Aún las canastas que usamos para la colecta estaban
llenas de manzanas que los ayudantes pasaban a los corredores.
Cuando miraba la imagen del Cristo Crucificado con la tela blanca de la Resurrección,
pensaba que se me rompía el corazón. Otra vez el dolor y el sufrimiento que Cristo
había asumido por sí mismo me parecía presente y real, no sólo en los corredores que
estaban en la Iglesia sino en el dolor de todas las personas cuyas vidas se habían
impactado por esta tragedia horrible.
Yo sé que sus pensamientos y sus oraciones acompañan a todos los que perdieron la
vida o que han experimentado daño. El lunes pasado vi a nuestra hermosa iglesia
abrazando a todos los que cruzaron su umbral. Quisiera pensar que este abrazo era
aquel del Cristo Crucificado y Resucitado, por el cual, los sufrimientos fueron
transformados en victoria.
En este domingo que se llama Buen Pastor, ruego que Cristo el verdadero Buen Pastor
traiga su Paz y su sanación a nuestro mundo que tanto lo necesite.
En el amor de Cristo Resucitado,
Padre Bob
RACE TO EDUCATE!!
The race will be held on April 27th to benefit the children in need of financial assistance at Saint
Columbkille Partnership School. The event includes a Kids Fun Run, Adult 5K RUN/WALK,
entertainment and refreshments. The Kids Run begins a 9:30 am and the adult run starts at 10:00 am. The
registration is $25.00 for adults, $30.00 on the day of the race. The Kids Run is free when registered with
an adult. Both runs start at Alumni Stadium on the campus of Boston College. For directions, parking or
to register please visit: www.thebcracetoeducate.com or call 617-254-3110 ext.147.
IGNATIAN SPIRITUALITY PODCAST EASTER THRU PENTECOST
The New England and New York Provinces of Jesuits are continuing our weekly Ignatian spirituality
podcasts through Easter and Pentecost. Each Sunday, a Jesuit will offer a audio reflection on the topic of
that Sunday’s readings or liturgical theme. To listen http://news.sjnen.org/2013/03/ignatianspirituality-for-easter/
To stay informed about news and events follow JesuitsNE on twitter and visit the Jesuits East Facebook
page.
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CHURCH OF SAINT IGNATIUS OF LOYOLA
28 COMMONWEALTH AVENUE – CHESTNUT HILL, MA 02467
PHONE 617-552-6100
FAX: 617-552-6101
E-MAIL IGNATIUS@BC.EDU
WEB: HTTP://BC.EDU/ST-IGNATIUS
THE PARISH STAFF
REV. ROBERT F. VER EECKE, SJ, PASTOR
REV. KENNETH G. LOFTUS, SJ, ASSOCIATE
REV. JOHN ALLAN LOFTUS, SJ, ASSOCIATE
CAP TEAM MEMBER (CHAIR)
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
DANIEL ROBB, CORD. FAITH FORMATION
RICHARD MOYNIHAN, BUSINESS MANAGER
ELIZABETH MCLAUGHLIN, ADM. ASSISTANT
WALTER FOTHERGILL, FACILITIES MANAGER
VALLERIO@BC.EDU
617-552-6107
CHAPMAAB@BC.EDU
617-552-6103
LANGINST@BC.EDU
617-552-6105
DANIEL.ROBB@BC.EDU
617-552-6112
MOYNIHAR@BC.EDU
617-552-6117
IGNATIUS@BC.EDU
617-552-6102
WALTER.FOTHERGILL @BC.EDU 617-552-6119
KATHY MAHER
MARC GERVAIS
MARY SANTAPAULA
KSULLIVAN-MAHER@MILTONPS.ORG
MIG@GERVAISDAVENPORT.COM
MSANTAPAULA@RCN.COM
CAP TEAM MEMBER
CAP TEAM MEMBER
CAP TEAM MEMBER
FRVEREEC@BC.EDU
LOFTUSKE@BC.EDU
JA.LOFTUS@BC.EDU
617-552-6100
617-552-6100
617-552-6100
BURGO@BC.EDU
ZIMMERTA@BC.EDU
617-552-6108
617-552-6114
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
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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