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O R D IN A R Y T IM E – S E P T E M B E R 23, 2012
THE READINGS FOR THE 26TH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME ARE:
NM. 11:25-29
Sunday, September 23, 2012
8:00 Amalia Lugo de Vivas
10:00
Grace Wai-Han Yuen
5:30
Paul Francis Strong
Tuesday, September 25, 2012
12:15 Anne Regolino
JAS. 5: 1-6
MK. 9: 38-43
Please Pray for
Friday, September 21, 2012
12:15 James J. Sullivan
Saturday, September 29, 2012
9:00 Kevin P. Bennett
4:00 Thomas Gianturco
Sunday, September 30, 2012
8:00 Ted Palmieri
10:00 Elizabeth Duncan
5:30 Mary Dafarra
Wednesday, September 26, 2012
12:15 Francis Kenney
Dear Parishioners,
This past Saturday our Parish Pastoral Council had a day of reflection on our shared mission and ministry. At the
beginning of the day, I asked members of the Council to answer the question which we would hear in Sunday's
Gospel, "Who do you say that I am?" I can't tell you how moved I was by the responses I received. I had thought
that I would receive a list of the titles of Jesus or his personal characteristics. Instead, each person shared the
significance of their relationship with Christ as friend, brother, healer, support and so much more. Some of you
heard these reflections in my preaching last Sunday. I'd like to invite you to go to our website and read my homily
for the 24th Sunday in Ordinary Time and see these reflections for yourself. They are quite an extraordinary witness
to the faith of our community.
Sincerely,
Fr. Bob
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 19th to Sunday, October
21st . 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.
PHYSICIAN-ASSISTED/DOCTOR-PRESCRIBED SUICIDE
On Tuesday, September 25th, our parish will host a presentation concerning the issue of physician-assisted suicide.
The presenter will be Myles Sheehan, S.J., Provincial of the New England Province of the Society of Jesus. This is
an important matter for us to become as informed about as possible and Fr. Sheehan, a physician who spent years
working in geriatrics, will guide us as we enter into a serious and reflective study of the issue. The presentation
will be in the Choir-Media Room (lower church) at 7:15PM.
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OUTREACH MINISTRIES
THIS TUESDAY! It’s Shattuck Fourth Tuesday and we need you! We need
volunteers to serve the meal and we need desserts. Please call Sr. Diane if you’d like
to serve – 617-552-6107.
DOWN THE ROAD~~~~~
October 17th – Senior Parishioners’ Fall Foliage Trip.
We’ll be visiting The
Butterfly Place and then heading to The Bull Run Restaurant for lunch. The cost of the
trip is $40, which includes the bus, The Butterfly Place and lunch. For further
information, contact Sr. Diane at 617-552-6107. The deadline for reservations is
Friday, September 28th.
October 20th/21st – Winter Clothing Drive. This year, your donations will benefit Guests
at St. Francis House Day Shelter in Boston.
forthcoming bulletins.
A complete list of wanted items will be in
BOOK DISCUSSION
On October 14th at 11:15 in the Parish Offices, there will be a discussion of Parker Palmer's book Healing the Heart
of Democracy: The Courage to Create a Politics Worthy of the Human Spirit which has been described as "A book
born for this moment. Wise, evocative, and pragmatic at its core, this dream for a new politics is grounded in
dignity and liberty for all." Join us on October 14th and share the reactions and ideas this book evokes in you.
LITTLE ROCK SCRIPTURE STUDY
This semester, we will be studying “Hebrews” which reviews the history of Israel to demonstrate how Jesus fulfills
and even surpasses all of the hopes expressed in the Old Testament. It presents Jesus as the unique high priest
who is simultaneously the one who offers sacrifice to God and is himself the sacrifice. The study begins
Wednesday, September 26th at 7:15 pm in the Lannon Chapel. The cost is $20.00, which includes a commentary,
study guide and DVD 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.
This Weekend- “Inspired To Act”
September 22 and 23, 2012
D uring this weekend, our Parish Community will come together after each
liturgy for a special celebration,
including fun activities for persons of all ages.
Plan on
joining us!!
WRITER'S WORKSHOP - The Women's Table, a program sponsored by the Sisters of St. Joseph of
Boston, is hosting a 6-week Writer's Workshop for Women interested in self-exploration through writing. No
prior writing experience is necessary, just a desire to learn more about your life. This group will meet on six
consecutive Thursday mornings: September 27, October 4, 11, 18, 25th and November 1st, from 10:00-11:30 a.m.
at 631 Cambridge St., Brighton. To register, please call Mary Rita Weschler at: 617.746.2056 or email:
womens.table @csjboston.org
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THIS W EEK’S CALENDAR
Sunday, September 23rd
Monday, September 24th
Tuesday, September 25
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Wednesday, September 26
Friday, September 28th
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Special Parish Community Celebration - after each Mass
Contemporary Music Ensemble – Upper Church
4:30 pm
“With Open Arms” – Friary Room
7:15 pm
Program on Physician Assisted Suicide – Choir/Media Room
7:15 pm
Transitions – Friary Room
Children’s Carol Choir – Choir/Media Room
Parish Choir Rehearsal – Choir/Media Room
Little Rock Bible Group – Lannon Chapel
1:00 pm
4:30 pm
7:15 pm
7:15 pm
Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament – Lannon Chapel
12:45 pm
FAITH FORMATION REGISTRATION FOR 2012 – 2013
Registration for the 2012-2013 academic year has begun. As usual, the earlier you register, the easier it is for our office.
Our suggested – and much appreciated – donation to offset the costs of the program is $250 per family. Please make
every effort to register prior to the first day of Faith Formation. To register, please contact Susan Stuart at 617-552-6105
or langinst@bc.edu. All of our classes meet on Sunday.
OCTOBERFEST WITH MUSIC AND A PARTY
Please join us for an OrganRecital given by renounded Organist, Dr. Thomas Reuter, University of Vienna on
Sunday, October 28th at 8:00 pm in the Upper Church Reception to follow.
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 PGC program is to be held on Sunday, September 30, 2012, from 2-4:30 PM in the Choir/Media room in the lower
church.
If you plan to attend either session, please contact Mary Blackburn (617-552-6039) or Betty McLaughlin (617-552-6102 /
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.
Fr. J.A. Loftus, S.J.
Chair, Child Abuse Team
MARK YOUR CALENDAR! SUMMER BOOK DISCUSSION
Julia Alvarez will join us via Skype in the Choir Media Room on Sunday October 28th from 11:30-12:30 pm to discuss
Return to Sender with our middle school. In the evening she will again join us from 6:45-7:45 to talk about Wedding in
Haiti and her experiences in writing that book. Light refreshments will precede both presentations .
Please RSVP to the Betty in the Parish Office by Monday October 16th so we can plan the space and refreshments.
Looking forward to having you join us for these exciting presentations with the author, who is very excited to be doing
this with us.
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WITH OPEN ARMS
“COME AND JOURNEY WITH US”
On Monday evening, September 24
essentials of the Catholic Faith.
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at 7:15 pm in the Friary Room, we will initiate an eight-week program on the
An inquiry program for non-Catholics
A welcome back for inactive Catholics
An updating for practicing Catholics
This program leads into RCIA for those wishing to become Catholics and Confirmation for those who are Baptized and
have received Eucharist.
PRAYER LINE PETITIONS
If you or someone you know is in need of prayers, you may call or email your petition to Maria Sullivan, 617-527-9136 or
mariasullivan18@gmail.com. Please leave a message with the name of the person for whom prayers are requested. If you
would like to join in prayer, you may also contact Maria. We will not meet as a group; rather, Maria will send out weekly
emails with the names of those requesting prayers and each member will pray individually.
La Página Hispana
Del Escritorio del Padre Bob
Queridos Parroquianos,
El sábado pasado el Consejo Pastoral tenía una reunión para reflexionar sobre nuestra misión y el ministerio
que compartimos. Para empezar les pedí a los miembros del consejo que contestaran la pregunta ¿Quién dice
que soy yo? Debo decirles que este ejercicio de la reflexión sobre el papel que Jesús hace en su vida me
conmovió muchísimo. Había pensado que recibiría una lista de los títulos de Jesús u una lista de las
características de su personalidad. La verdad, sin embargo, fue que cada persona me contó del significado de
la relación que tiene con Jesús, como amigo, hermano, y mucho más. Comparto con ustedes una de las
reflexiones que recibí por una persona de nuestra comunidad.
El llamado de Jesús con sus hijos, que son parte de los misterios del espíritu santo, yo creo que tuve este llamado hace
cuatro años, desde me integré a San Ignacio de Loyola. Porque desde este momento se me cumplieron y realizaron muchas
cosas que ni por mi mente pasó. Hoy le doy gracias a Dios, y a todas las personas que dedicaron el tiempo para ilustrarme
lo que he aprendido de Jesús y su amor. Jesús es mi buen pastor. Siempre responde a mi oración. Me encanta pasar tiempo
con él y hablar con él como amigo y hermano.
Calendario
Reunión del Consejo Hispano Después de la Misa del 30 de septiembre, habrá una reunión con miembros de
la comunidad para seguir conversando sobre nuestro desarrollo en fe y las necesidades que tiene nuestra
comunidad Latina.
La Ordenación al Diaconado de Jayme Stayer S.J., Todos los miembros de nuestra comunidad son invitados
a participar en la liturgia diaconal de Jayme Stayer, que canta con nuestro coro. La liturgia pasará el 6 de
octubre y empezará a las 10 de la mañana. el Reverendísimo Sean Cardinal O’Malley ordenará a Jayme y otro
Jesuitas. Jayme va a predicar en nuestra Misa por la primera vez, el 7 de octubre.
Vida Comunitaria Estamos en proceso también de recabar los nombres, números de teléfono, y las direcciones
de correo electrónico de nuestros parroquianos. Para tal propósito pueden comunicarse con Pablo Uribe
(pablo_uribe@hotmail.com). Es muy importante que tengamos esta información para que nos podamos
comunicar mejor con toda la comunidad
Coro Hispano El coro hispano siempre busca a nuevos cantantes y musicos que quieren compartir sus dones
musicales con la comunidad. Si desea participar en el Coro, por favor comuníquese con Michael Burgo
burgo@bc.edu
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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
DANIEL.ROBB@BC.EDU
MOYNIHAR@BC.EDU
IGNATIUS@BC.EDU
WALTER.FOTHERGILL @BC.EDU
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
617-552-6107
617-552-6103
617-552-6105
617-552-6112
617-552-6117
617-552-6102
617-552-6119
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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