T HE S ECOND S UNDAY OF A DVENT , D ECEMBER 4, 2011
THE READINGS THE THIRD SUNDAY OF ADVENT ARE:
IS. 61: 1-2A
1THES. 5:16-24
JN. 1: 6-8
Please Pray for
Sunday, December 4, 2011
8:00
Mieczyslaw Pilat
10:00
Reenee Donohue
Noon
Richard C. Stewart
5:30
Mary Dafarra
Monday, December 5, 2011
12:15
Brenda Bell
5:30
Francis Stanleigh Farrell
Tuesday, December 6, 2011
12:15 Elizabeth LaCamera
5:30 Casmiro & Luisa Catalani
Wednesday, December 7, 2011
12:15 Sean Curtin
5:30 Gino & Anna Biagini
Thursday December 8, 2011
12:15 James Maloney
5:30 Audrey Overton
Friday, December 9, 2011
5:30 Sister Mary Daniel O’Keeffe
Saturday, December 10, 2011
9:00 Edwina Hynes
4:00 Nicola & Vincent Capadilupo
Sunday, December 11, 2011
8:00
Kathryn Sweny
10:00 Johanna & Michael Clifford
5:30 Maurice Regan
ADVENT TAIZE PRAYER
Onn each Monday evening of Advent at 7:15 pm, we will pray together in candlelight, with simple singing, hopeful
seasonal scriptures and peace-filled silence. Please join us in the Upper Church any Monday of Advent for this
forty-five minute escape from your busy life and enter into the peace of the season.
Christmas Reflections
Fr. Bob will raise the curtain again on a performance of Christmas Reflections that celebrates the true
meaning of Christmas through story, music and dance. Christmas Reflections weaves together new works
and favorites from A Dancer's Christmas with Irish Step dances choreographed by Helen O'Dwyer. The
Cast includes nearly 100 dancers of all ages, including students of the O'Dwyer School of Irish Dancing.
December Performance Dates
Friday, 16 th at 7:30 pm-Saturday, 17 th at 3:00 pm–Sunday, 18 th at 3:00 pm
For Tickets call: 617-552-4002 or online – General Admission: $15
Robsham Theater Arts Center Boston College
www.blde.org
Christmas Cheer
A festive Reception will follow the D ecember 17 th performance at the Jesuit Residence,
130 Beacon Street from 5:00 – 7:00 pm. A $100 donation includes two tickets to the
performance and the reception. Please contact the parish office 617-552-6102 or email:
ignatius@bc.edu.
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St. Ignatius Church, 28 Commonwealth Avenue, Chestnut Hill, MA
ST. IGNATIUS PEOPLE AND PROGRAMS FOCUS ON: THE FINANCE COUNCIL
Did you know that St. Ignatius has a Finance Council? The Finance Council is a consultative body to the pastor on
parish financial obligations and related matters. Our Council has seven members, in addition to Fr. Bob and Fr.
Ken. This is my second year on Finance Council and my first of three years as the Chair. The Finance Council
operates under policy set forth by the Archdiocese.
Three standing focuses at our bi-monthly meetings are parish revenue and expenses, budget to actuals, and the
Pledge Program, called the Pledge for the Greater Glory. These three focus points are closely related, especially as
we end the 2011 Parish Pledge year and move into the second quarter of our fiscal year. Our conversations of late
have revolved around how we can increase revenues not only in the short term, but also in the long term. We want
to return to a position where Fr. Bob and the Council are comfortable that the parish can cover its expenses without
dipping into “reserves”.
St. Ignatius has three “reserve” accounts, which in home life you may call your “emergency fund”. Each reserve
account serves a specific purpose. The “Religious Purposes” reserves account has been hit hard over the past year,
to cover financial shortfalls in parish retreats and faith formation. Our spiritual upbringing compels us to tend to
the community’s spiritual development, so we give financial support to those who want to participate in these
programs but cannot afford them. This provides for a strong spiritual future for our younger generations and a
strong spiritual foothold for our adults.
At our current Offertory and Gifts income rate, dipping into reserves makes the Income and Expense statements a
bit unsettling in the short-term, and more so if we project out a year.
Please help to rebuild our reserves and enable St. Ignatius to continue to provide the programs, services and
spiritual environment that draws you to this parish. Sign up for the Parish Pledge Program. Increase your weekly
or monthly financial contribution to St. Ignatius. You will find Pledge forms at the Welcome table in the back of the
church. Complete the form and put it in the offertory basket or return it to the rectory.
Amy Larson
PARISH BUILDING COMMITTEE
Have you had experience with major building construction or renovations? Would you be willing to serve on our
Parish Building Committee which meets two or three times a year? If you would like further information, please
call or email Fr. Bob Ver Eecke 617-552-6110, email: frvereec@bc.edu or Richard Moynihan 617-552-6117, email:
moynihar@bc.edu
BOOK DISCUSSION - On January 8th in the parish center at 11:15 there will be a discussion of the book
Compassion: A Reflection on the Christian Life by Donald McNeill, Douglas Morrison and Henri Nouwen. As one
reviewer says "this book simply, powerfully, intelligently, and at times, overwhelmingly, shows us how to relate
the service and compassion of Jesus' life, and the love, patience, and generosity of God, to our own lives and the
world around us. It answers the question of our human purpose in the world, and it suggests a way of being in this
world that supports and encourages others and fulfills the will of God. This book teaches us how to serve God by
daily and humbly serving [others]. This book is all about love. I know I will read and reread this book for the rest of
my life. It is that essential and full of truth. And it is that challenging." Please join in the discussion of this highly
rated book.
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St. Ignatius Church, 28 Commonwealth Avenue, Chestnut Hill, MA
THIS WEEK’S CALENDAR
Sunday, December 4th
Foundations of Ignatian Prayer – Choir/Media Room
Contemporary Music Ensemble – Upper Church
4:00 pm
4:30 pm
Monday, December 5th
Advent Taize Prayer – Friary Room
7:15 pm
Little Rock Bible Group
Liturgy Commission Meeting – Parish Office
7:15 pm
7:15 pm
Wednesday, December 7th
Transitions – Friary Room
Children’s Carol Choir – Choir/Media Room
Parish Choir Rehearsal – Choir/Media Room
1:00 pm
4:30 pm
7:15 pm
Thursday, December 8th
“Bring the Celebration Home” Program – Friary Room
7:00 pm
Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament – Lannon Chapel
12:45 pm
Tuesday, December 6
Friday, December 9
th
th
Saturday, December 10
th
Lessons and Carols Concert – Upper Church
1:30 pm
HOLYDAY – THE IMMACULATE CONCEPTION OF MARY - THURSDAY, DECEMBER 8TH
VIGIL MASS – WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 7TH – 5:30 PM – LANNON CHAPEL
HOLY DAY MASS, THURSDAY, DECEMBER 8TH – 12:15 PM – 5:30 PM – UPPER CHURCH
OUTREACH MINISTRIES
SHATTUCK HOLIDAY MEAL:
THANK YOU!
CHRISTMAS GIFT DRIVE 2011: There are still gift ornaments for the taking on the tree in the
Gathering Space of the upper church. Please look at both sides of the ornament. Bring your
gifts(s) next weekend, December 10th/11th, and place them under the Gift Drive tree. Thank you!
FOOD CARDS: Winter is here and there has been an increase in the number of
persons who come seeking assistance so that they can provide their family with
healthy, nutritious food. Could you help us help them by donating gift cards from Stop
& Shop or Shaw’s/Star? $10 gift cards would be great! Just bring your donation to
the Parish Office or drop it in the collection basket on the weekend. Thank you!
BRINGING THE CELEBRATION HOME: FROM THE ALTAR TO YOUR TABLE
Join us for a Hands-On Workship with Eric M. Haydel, Designer for the Liturgical Art and
Environment Group at St. Ignatius, presenting wonderful ideas to bring the beauty of the season from
the church to your house on Thursday, December 8th, 7:00 pm in the Friary Room. RSVP: Catherine Downing at
cfdesq@hotmail.com or 617-782-5812.
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St. Ignatius Church, 28 Commonwealth Avenue, Chestnut Hill, MA
JOIN US IN THE FEAST OF OUR LADY OF GUADALUPE!
On Sunday, December 11, our parish will celebrate the colorful and traditional feast of the patroness of the
Americas. At noon in the Upper Church, a bilingual Mass with mariachis will be followed (after communion) by a
10-min representation of the "Cofradia" - a traditional religious dance from Guatemala.
All are invited to
participate in a fantastic luncheon in the Lannon chapel offered by the Latino community, a gastronomic
experience of rich and typical dishes, specialties from Argentina to Mexico! A $10 donation per lunch for an adult
will be useful to fund the acquisition of a new sound system for the lower church. Mariachis will play during the
fiesta. Please join us in this unique celebration that allows us to see the richness of the traditions of our Latino
community!
HOW DEEP CAN YOU GO? Join us in
the Friary Room on Saturday, December 17
th
LESSONS AND CAROLS
from
Saturday, December 10th, Church of St Ignatius of
10:00am to Noon as we make another excursion into
Loyola, 1:30pm - YOU'RE INVITED! Join the
the Hebrew Scriptures with Marcia Mirkin.
Our
musicians from Boston College and the St. Ignatius
Advent theme will be “Finding God in Hidden
parish community as we present, for the third year in
Places.” Those of you who have not joined us before
a row, a traditional Nine Lessons & Carols concert.
will be amazed at the depths of meaning that lie
Presented in collaboration with the St. Ignatius Music
within Scripture passages and stories with which you
Ministry,
may think you are already familiar.
Marcia’s
Department and Graduate Student Association,
approach is brilliant, yet highly accessible to
Boston College Office of Residential Life, and the
everyone. If you have an interest in bringing God’s
Maison française and Casa hispánica at Boston
word into your life in a more meaningful way, you
College. FREE (suggested donation of $5 for
will find this session to be a gift.
production
Romance
costs
Languages
and
and
charity
Literatures
fundraiser).
ST. IGNATIUS TRANSITIONS GROUP
TRANSITIONS NEEDS YOU - For almost three years now, I have been helping to facilitate the work of the St.
Ignatius Transitions Group. Being available to provide support and assistance to those hit by the recession has
been rewarding on many levels -- personal, spiritual, and professional. So many of us have family and/or friends
who have lost jobs and are struggling to find work -- from all indications, it will be some time before the situation
improves. In a few months, I will be leaving to spend a semester overseas: thus I turn to you for help in this effort.
Currently, the group meets weekly on Wednesdays from 1:00 to 2:30 PM in the Friary Room. Between the
meetings, there can be 1-3 hours of additional responsibilities maintaining the e-mail distribution list and,
occasionally, contacting a speaker and arranging for him/her to meet with the group. Other facilitators provide
technical assistance such as resume writing and interview prep to the job seekers. Please consider contributing
your time to this worthwhile and rewarding effort. If you are interested and/or have any questions, please contact
me, Eileen Connor, at econnor@bu.edu.
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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
KATHY MAHER
MARC GERVAIS
CAP TEAM MEMBER
CAP TEAM MEMBER
FRVEREEC@BC.EDU 617-552-6100
LOFTUSKE@BC.EDU 617-552-6100
JA.LOFTUS@BC.EDU
617-552-6100
BURGO@BC.EDU
617-552-6108
ZIMMERTA@BC.EDU 617-552-6114
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
LOPEZJN@BC.EDU
617-552-6128
MOYNIHAR@BC.EDU 617-552-6117
IGNATIUS@BC.EDU
617-552-6102
WALTER.FOTHERGILL 617-552-6119
@BC.EDU
KSULLIVAN-MAHER@MILTONPS.ORG
MIG@GERVAISDAVENPORT.COM
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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St. Ignatius Church, 28 Commonwealth Avenue, Chestnut Hill, MA