THE 4TH SUNDAY
OF
L E N T – M A R C H 10, 2013
THE READINGS FOR THE 5TH TH SUNDAY OF LENT ARE:
IS. 43: 16-21
PHIL. 3: 8-14
JN. 8: 1-11
Please Pray for
Sunday, March 10, 2013
8:00 Mary Concannon
10:00
Ruth Grein
10:00 F Barbara Miracky
Noon Matthew Oreskovich
5:30
Delores Lowrey
Monday, March 11, 2013
12:13 Capobianco-Casaletto Fam.
& Judge Margaret C. Scott
Tuesday, March 12, 2013
12:15 Margaret Wolohan
5:30 Gerard Stanton
Wednesday, March 13, 2013
12:15 Elizabeth Day
Thursday, March 14, 2013
5:30 Helena Tobin
Friday, March 15, 2013
12:15 Francis Mannix & Mary
Mannix Slaughter
Saturday, March 16, 2013
9:00 George Cristiano
4:00 Robert W. O’Brien
Sunday, March 17, 2013
8:00 Mary Connolly (Living)
10:00 Yu-Kwong Lee & Grace Yuan
10:00 (F) Ginny & Kate Huether
Noon
Mary Oreskovich
5:30
Phero Bu Van Nguyen
2013 CATHOLIC APPEAL
Your support of the 2013 Catholic Appeal helps countless people of all ages and backgrounds through
fifty ministries of the Archdiocese of Boston. Thank you to all who pledged their support of the 2013
Catholic Appeal at Mass last Sunday. If you have not yet participated in the Appeal, you can make your
pledge by completing one of the forms available at the Gathering Space at the rear of the church. You
may also pledge your support to the parish campaign at www.BostonCatholicAppeal.org.
MONDAY EVENINGS OF LENT
TAIZE PRAYER - March 11th at 7:15 pm – Upper Church
EVENING PRAYER WITH THE SACRAMENT OF RECONCILIATION
March 18th at 7:15 pm in the Lannon Chapel
EVENING PRAYER FOR HOLY WEEK WITH THE BOSTON LITURGICAL DANCE ENSEMBLE
March 25th 7:30 pm – Upper Church
ANOINTING OF THE SICK
The celebration Sacrament of Anointing will be celebrated at the 12:15 pm Mass on Tuesday, March 12th
and again at the 4:00 pm Mass on Saturday March 16th.
ONLINE LENTEN SPIRITUAL RESOURCES The New England Province of Jesuits has curated this list
of online spiritual resources for Lent 2013 at http://news.sjnen.org/2013/02/lenten-spiritualityresources/
This mix of original content from the Provinces of the Society of Jesus, as well as links to other helpful
resources, is focused particularly on applying Ignatian Spirituality to the Lenten experience. If you know
of additional resources to include here, please email us at apoltorick@sjnen.org. We hope you will find
these spiritual resources useful.
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THIS W EEK’S CALENDAR
Sunday, March 10th
Contemporary Music Ensemble – Upper Church
4:00 pm
Monday, March 11th
Lenten Taize Prayer – Lannon Chapel
RCIA – following Lenten Taize Prayer – Friary Room
7:15 pm
Tuesday, March 12th
Parish Pastoral Council Meeting – Friary Room
7:15 pm
Wednesday, March 13th
Transitions – Friary Room
Children’s Carol Choir – Choir Media Room
Parish Choir – Choir/Media Room
Little Rock Bible Group – Lannon Chapel
1:00 pm
4:30 pm
7:15 pm
7:15 pm
Friday, March 15th
Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament – Lannon Chapel
12:45 pm
THE LIGHT IS ON – OPPORTUNITY FOR CONFESSION
Confessions will be heard from 6:00 to 7:00 pm on the Wednesday evenings of Lent, in the Lannon
Chapel.
SIYA! ST. IGNATIUS YOUNG ADULTS
Our group ministers to the spiritual needs of both married and single adults in their twenties and
thirties by providing a community in which young professionals, recent college graduates, and
graduate students can share their faith and support one another in their following of
Christ.
THEOLOGY UNTAPPED
We have a great Theology Untapped coming up on Thursday, March 21st. Come to
listen to Fr. J. Bryan Hehir, a priest of the Archdiocese and the Parker Gilbert
Montgomery Professor of the Practice of Religion and Public Life at Harvard’s Kennedy
School of Government discuss the intersection of Catholic and Civic life. We will meet at the
Green Briar Pub in Brighton Center at 7:00 pm in the Kinvara Room. SIYA Soon!! Contact Quentin
Dupone, S.J. at SIYAthere@gmail.com
LENTEN MOVIE NIGHT
As part of our parish's Lenten journey, the Spiritual Life Commission will present a showing of the 1995
film "Dead Man Walking" (Susan Sarandon and Sean Penn, 122 min). In this powerful film, based on the
real-life experiences of Sr. Helen Prejean, we see her struggles as she accompanies a man on death row
while also trying to help the family of his victims.
We will begin with a bite to eat in the Friary Room at 5:00 PM on Saturday, March 16, and then proceed
to watch the film, ending with dessert and a shared reflection and discussion. Questions? Email Jonathan
Stott at jstottsj@gmail.com.
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,
Spreading the Word discussing the readings for the Easter Season, will take place on
Thursday, March 21st in the Parish Office Dining Room from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Prior
registration required: Call Catherine at 617-782-5812 or Email to cfdesq@hotmail.com.
CHOIR CONCERT RE-SCHEDULED
The U-Tunes Choir benefit concert which was snowed out on February 10th has been rescheduled for
Sunday, April 21st at 2:30pm. Please plan to attend this program of choral favorites and support the Park
project for our sister parish St. Anne's in Kingston, Jamaica.
2.
OUTREACH MINISTRIES
FOURTH WEEK OF LENT
Fostering Community Banking in the Dominican Republic
CRS Rice Bowl invites us to learn about the Dominican Republic this week, where
CRS helps women form savings and lending communities that help them save money
and access small loans for new businesses. Pray for these women who have the courage to start their own
businesses, and make a contribution to your Rice Bowl to support people working to provide a better
livelihood for their families.
MARCH 1st-28th:
Our new, white socks and new shower flip-flops collection for
Boston Health Care for the Homeless Program has begun! You’ll find a collection box by the
Outreach table and outside the church kitchen.
LENT SOUP AND STATIONS Corpus Christi-St. Bernard Parish is hosting Friday night Soup and
Stations. The schedule is:
March 15th
March 22nd
STATIONS ONLY
SOUP & STATIONS
Soup 6:00 PM
at St. Bernard Church, Washington St.
at Corpus Christi Church, Ash Street
Stations: 7:00 PM
PROJECT BREAD’S 45TH WALK FOR HUNGER is just eight weeks away! So, it’s not
too soon to start thinking about how you could be involved – as a Walker, a Volunteer or a
Sponsor. Online registration is open and TEAM IGNATIUS is set up to receive TEAM
members: www.projectbread.org/walk. Or, you can pick up registration materials which are
on the Outreach table, including the form for Volunteers.
MARCH BOOK DICUSSION
On March 17th at 11:15 in the living room of the Parish Center there will be a continued discussion of the book
Mary by Sholem Asch. An additional book, The Testament of Mary by Colm Toibin, will also be discussed. Did
either of these books stir you? Please join us and share your impressions.
VOLUNTEERS NEEDED!
Looking for a way to volunteer? St. Ignatius Faith Formation is looking for a few good people to chaperone our
summer service trips to Camden, New Jersey. The week-long trips allow ten of our St. Ignatius youth to experience
the city of Camden by working at local social service agencies and processing their experiences at night at The
Romero Center, a social justice retreat center for youth and young adults. The Romero Center staff provides the
programming and staff for the after-service work; our involvement is to chaperone the service portion and to
participate in the evening activities. The parish has two trips planned, one July 22-27 and one August 12-17. A
small stipend is available. Please contact Amy Chapman at chapmaab@bc.edu or 617.552.6103 if you are interested.
WRITER’S WORKSHOP
The Women’s Table of The Sisters of St. Joseph of Boston is sponsoring a 6-week Writer’s Workshop for women.
This series helps women explore their life through writing prompts and provides an opportunity to connect with
others in a meaningful way. No prior writing experience is necessary, just a desire to learn more about one’s life.
The instructor is Mary Caruso who is trained in writing, education and law. These sessions are free and will be
held at the Sisters of St. Joseph Motherhouse at 637 Cambridge St., Brighton. We will meet on Thursday mornings,
from 10 – 11:30 am: March 14, 21, 28, April 4, 11 and April 18th. Please consider joining us! To register, call Mary
Rita Weschler at: 617.746.2056 or email: womens.table@csjboston.org
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Queridos Parroquianos,
En el evangelio de hoy, escuchamos la parábola del hijo pródigo. Es una de las más bien conocidas y
conmovedoras de todas las parábolas que Jesús compartió con quienes le escucharon. Al mismo
tiempo es una de las más desafiantes. Habla del amor incondicional y extravagante del padre que
recibe a su hijo en sus
brazos sin regañarlo por los pecados que ha cometido. El título de la parábola podría ser El Padre
Pródigo porque el amor del Padre es extravagante y sin límites. No quiere regañar a su hijo sino
abrazarlo. El padre en la parábola simboliza nuestro Padre celestial, quien nos acepta y abraza
incondicionalmente. Su amor es extravagante. En este sentido es el Padre Pródigo.
La razón por la cual digo que es desafiante consiste en el reto que enfrentamos cuando tratamos de
aceptar este amor incondicional. El otro reto consiste en que a veces podemos actuar como el
hermano mayor en la parábola. Podemos tener resentimientos cuando vemos como el padre perdona
y abraza a su hermano menor a pesar de sus pecados.
Las preguntas que les quisiera hacer son las dos siguientes:
¿Puedes aceptar este amor divino sin condiciones?
¿Puedes creer que eres tan amado por Dios que nada puede apartarte de el amor que tiene por ti?
¿ Hay algunos resentimientos que tienes contra alguien que impiden la posibilidad de aceptar a esta
persona como hermano o hermana en Cristo, completamente amado
por Dios?
Por fin, quiero que sepan que la razón por la cual estoy ausente de la Eucaristía esta mañana, consiste
en que estaré en el retiro parroquial en Gloucester. Les prometo que rezaré por ustedes durante mi
estadía.
Espero que nos veamos el próximo domingo.
En la paz de Cristo
Padre Bob
Calendario
El 10 de Marzo Cuarto Domingo de Cuaresma
El Via Crucis en la Iglesia de arriba (1:30-2:30)
El 17 de Marzo Quinto Domingo de Cuaresma
Una experiencia de la oración Ignaciana (1:30- 2:30)
El 24 de Marzo Domingo de los Ramos
La Misa Bilingüe en la Iglesia de Arriba
El 31 de Marzo La Santísima Misa Pascual 12:00
LITTLE ROCK SCRIPTURE STUDY
This semester, we will be studying “Women in the Old Testament.” These women have rich stories that are vital to God’s
relationship with the Covenant people. This study introduces readers to women whose stories offer courage and insight.
The study began on Wednesday, February 27th 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.
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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
617-552-6107
617-552-6103
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
VALLERIO@BC.EDU
CHAPMAAB@BC.EDU
LANGINST@BC.EDU
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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