T HE S ECOND S UNDAY IN O RDINARY T IME – J A N U A R Y 15, 2012
THE READINGS FOR THE THIRD SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME ARE:
JON. 3: 1-5
1COR. 7: 29-31
MT. 1: 14-20
Please Pray for
Sunday, January 15, 2012
8:00 Chester Darnell
10:00 Dan, Mary & Michael
Madigan
Noon Maria Ambruzim
Lorenzoni
5:30
Harry Monaco
Monday, January 16, 2012
12:15 Helen Ryan
5:30 Betty Tharp
Tuesday, January 17, 2012
12:15 John Prendiville
Wednesday, January 18, 2012
12:15 Ann Howkins
5:30 Helen Burns & Elizabeth
Thursday, January 19, 2012
12:15 Sheila A. Foley
Saturday, January 21, 2012
9:00 Audrey Gaquin
4:00 Donald P. Murphy
Sunday, January 22, 2012
8:00 Florence McLellan
10:00 Elizabeth McLellan
Noon Frank Forde
5:30 Anna Pribaz
Dear Parishioners,
This past Monday, we celebrated the final feast of the Christmas season, the Baptism of the Lord. What an
extraordinarily beautiful Christmas season it has been at St. Ignatius! The liturgies, the music, the decor of the
church, the Christmas gift drives - all have contributed to making Christmas at St. Ignatius more than memorable.
But now we are in "ordinary time" in our liturgical calendar. To tell the truth, there is rarely an "ordinary" time in
our parish. There is always something going on that can engage our faith more deeply. In every area of our parish
life: liturgy, spirituality, faith formation, outreach, we have opportunities to "increase our faith". I hope you will
avail yourself of some of these ways to engage in the life of our parish community.
Next week, our parish mission group will be heading to our sister parish, St. Anne's in Kingston, Jamaica. We are a
group of twelve who will share our gifts and experiences with parishioners at St. Anne's and receive the gifts of the
faith and their joy in return. Please hold us in prayer while we are away. Speaking of prayers, it's not too early to
sign up for the parish Lenten retreat at Eastern Point, March 23rd -25th . We also will be offering our series
"Foundations of Ignatian Prayer" on Sunday afternoons beginning in mid-February. This is an opportunity to
experience forms of prayer that are used in St. Ignatius' Spiritual Exercises. It also gives you a chance to see if you
would be interested in making the Spiritual Exercises in Everyday Life beginning in the autumn of 2012.
I hope and pray that this new year, 2012, will be one filled with rich experiences of God's love and grace in your
life. "May the peace of our Lord Jesus Christ, the love of God and the Companionship of the Holy Spirit be always
with you!"
In Christ,
Fr. Bob
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THIS WEEK’S CALENDAR
Sunday, January 15th
Monday, January 16th
Wednesday, January 18
Friday, January 20th
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ARRUPE Awareness Session – Media Room – Lower Church
Contemporary Music Ensemble – Upper Church
11:00 am
4:30 pm
RCIA – Friary Room
7:15 pm
Transitions – Friary Room
7:15 pm
Children’s Carol Choir – Choir/Media Room
4:30 pm
Parish Choir Rehearsal – Choir/Media Room
7:15 pm
Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament – Lannon Chapel
12:45 pm
FOUNDATIONS OF IGNATIAN PRAYER
We will again be offering “Foundations of Ignatian Prayer” for those who would like to deepen their knowledge
and experience of Ignatian prayer. This five Sunday program will begin Sunday, February 12th, and will continue
Sunday, February 26th, Sunday, March 11th, Sunday, April 15th and conclude Sunday, April 29th. 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 call the Parish Office at 617-552-6102.
MARK YOUR CALLENDAR – SPRING PARISH RETREAT AT EASTERN POINT, GLOUCESTER
MARCH 23RD -25TH
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, March 23rd to
Sunday, March 25th. 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.
ST. IGNATIUS WOMEN’S RETREAT
The women of the parish are warmly invited to come away for the weekend of February 3rd 6th , 2012 on our annual women’s retreat. Take time for yourself (or give time to a woman
who is important in your life!) to be with God and other women of the parish. We will once
again be retreating to Sacred Hearts Retreat Center in Wareham. The retreat will offer opportunities for
silent and group reflection, communal and private prayer, both water and woods to enjoy, and massage. The
retreat begins Friday with dinner at 5pm and ends Sunday after lunch at 1pm. The cost for the weekend is $175
and includes all meals. Registration forms are available from Amy Chapman by emailing chapmaab@bc.edu or
calling 617.552.6103.
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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, Can We Start Again?, discussing the readings for Lent, will take place on Thursday, January 19th
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.
LITTLE ROCK BIBLE GROUP HOLIDAY PARTY- Just when you thought the holidays were over, there’s
one more party to go to. The Little Rock Holiday Pot Luck party will be held on Sunday, January 29th in the
Parish Office from 4:00 pm until 8:00 pm. There will be music, food, singing of Christmas carols and a Yankee
swap. All participants from the Bible Group (past and present) are welcome. For more information, directions and
what to bring, call John Dafarra at 781-899-9540.
BOOK DISCUSSION - On Sunday, February 12th at
11:15 am, there will be a discussion of the book Will
PROJECT RACHEL - Do you know someone who is
There Be Faith?
A New Vision for Educating and
carrying sorrow over past abortion? Project Rachel is
Growing Disciples written by Thomas H. Groome.
the post-abortion ministry of the Church to help
Described as "a modern manual for sharing a
women
relevant, vibrant, enduring faith in the face of
abortion. Project Rachel is offering the final Fall-
mounting obstacles," Professor Groome's book is a
Winter Saturday healing and prayer day on Jan. 21,
hopeful road map for re-energizing the faith
2012 from 9 am to 5 pm.
and
men
dealing
with
the
pain
community and family from the bottom up. One
reviewer suggests this book is a plainspoken, story-
Call Project Rachel at 508-651-3100 or email:
saturated, practical guide which aims to “bring life to
help@projectrachelboston.com . All contacts and
Faith and Faith to life." Please join us in the Parish
inquiries are confidential.
Center for the discussion of this book.
YOU ARE CORDIALLY INVITED TO ATTEND the 44th Annual Martin Luther
King, Jr. Newton Community Celebration on Monday, January 16, 2012, 10:00
A.M., at St. Bernard’s, 1529 Washington Street, West Newton.
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OUTREACH MINISTRIES
SHATTUCK FOURTH TUESDAY: Our monthly schedule resumes on Tuesday,
January 24th. Servers are needed and, of course, desserts. Call Sr. Diane, 617552-6107, or email her at vallerio@bc.edu, if you’d like information on serving.
Desserts should be dropped off at the Parish Office by 4PM on the 24th.
COMING
UP . . .
February 4th/5th: Our annual at-the-door “Be Their Valentine” collection to underwrite lunches at
St. Francis House Day Shelter in Boston.
February 22nd: Lent begins, so Operation Rice Bowl materials will be available beginning February
18th/19th.
March 1st, through the entire month: Socks and Flip-Flops Drive for Boston Health Care for the
Homeless Program.
March 24th: Our (hopeFound) Shattuck Shelter very-early Springtime Meal. Sign-up materials
will be available at the beginning of March.
When the song of the Angels is stilled,
When the Star in the sky is gone,
When the Princes are home,
When the Shepherds
are back with their flocks,
The Work of Christmas Begins
To find the lost,
To heal the broken,
To feed the hungry,
To release the prisoner,
To rebuild the nations,
To bring peace among people
To make music in the heart.
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St. Ignatius Church, 28 Commonwealth Avenue, Chestnut Hill, MA
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, OSF, DIR. OF OUTREACH
AMY CHAPMAN, FAITH FORMATION DIRECTOR
SUSAN STUART, ASSOC. DIR. FAITH FORMATION
DANIEL ROBB, CORD. FAITH FORMATION
JOSE MARIO LOPEZ, CORD. SPANISH MINISTRY
RICHARD MOYNIHAN, BUSINESS MANAGER
ELIZABETH MCLAUGHLIN, ADM. ASSISTANT
WALTER FOTHERGILL, FACILITIES MANAGER
DANIEL.ROBB@BC.EDU
LOPEZJN@BC.EDU
MOYNIHAR@BC.EDU
IGNATIUS@BC.EDU
WALTER.FOTHERGILL @BC.EDU
KATHY MAHER
MARC GERVAIS
KSULLIVAN-MAHER@MILTONPS.ORG
MIG@GERVAISDAVENPORT.COM
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
617-552-6128
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 ESPANOL 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 rectory 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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