P ALM S UNDAY OF THE L ORD ’ S P ASSION – A PRIL 17, 2011
THE READINGS FOR PALM SUNDAY OF THE LORD’S PASSION ARE:
IS. 50: 4-7
PHIL. 2: 6-22
MT. 26: 14-27
Please Pray for
Sunday, April 17, 2011
10:00 John David Burke
Noon Joanne M. Loftus
5:30 Jamie Lee
Monday, April 18, 2011
5:30 Jamie Lee
SUPPORT FOR THE WORK OF THE JESUITS IN SOUTHERN SUDAN
The collection which will be taken up on Holy Thursday will be directed to the work of the Jesuits in
Southern Sudan which will become an independent country this July. The cover of
this week’s bulletin shows a picture of an offertory at St. Joseph's Parish, Lutaya for a
special celebration. The request for support comes from Fr. Kevin White, S.J. who is
working there. The following is in Fr. Kevin’s own words:
“Requests that come to me all the time are for school fees, hospital fees, medical expenses,
strengthening the infrastructure of our local church and homes, need for bibles, rosaries,
shoes, eyeglasses, books and food, as well as helping someone in some crisis. The latest example
of a ‘crisis’ would be yesterday’s request for assistance from a young (25 or so) husband
and father and member of our church’s choir who lost his hut to a fire two nights ago. No
life was lost, for which we are grateful, but everything else was: beds, clothes, documents,
utensils, water containers, etc.”
PROTECTING GOD’S CHILDREN PROGRAM
The Archdiocese of Boston requires all church volunteers (in whatever capacity) to complete a training
program in child abuse prevention. If you are a new volunteer in any St. Ignatius ministry, you must be
able to verify your attendance at a Protecting God’s Children (PGC) program. If you have any questions
or concerns, please contact the appropriate supervisor of your ministry.
St. Ignatius will sponsor its last program until fall on Sunday, May 1st , 2011, from 3:00 to 5:30 PM in the
Choir/Media room of the lower church.
If you are planning to attend this session of Protecting God’s Children, you must register by
April 15th.
Please inform the St. Ignatius Office (Betty McLaughlin @ 617-552-6102 or ignatius@bc.edu) if you plan on
attending.
Thank you for your cooperation in maintaining a safe and secure atmosphere for all children at St.
Ignatius parish.
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THIS WEEK’S CALENDAR
Sunday, April 17th
Book Discussion – Parish Office 2nd fl.
Contemporary Music Ensemble – Upper Church
11:00 am
4:30 pm
ANNUAL CATHOLIC APPEAL
“OFFERING HOPE BY SHARING GOD’S GIFTS”
The parish has raised $25,471 for the 2011 Catholic Appeal, reaching 29.8% of our parish goal of $85,500.
We ask every Catholic family to participate – every gift matters. You can pick up information packets
with pledge forms on the table in the Gathering Space, or for more information, please visit
www.BostonCatholicAppeal.com. Thank you.
COME MAKE THE CHURCH BLOOM FOR EASTER!
Come help decorate the church for Easter on Saturday, April 23rd starting at 9:00 a.m. Come for a little
time or come for the whole time: all ages and experiences are welcome to come! For more information,
contact Catherine Downing at 617-782-5812 or at cfdesq@hotmail.com
WANT MORE INSIGHT INTO THE READINGS YOU HEAR AT MASS?
Join us for PASTA AND PRAYER, a prayerful conversation with friends over dinner to discuss
the Sunday scriptures. Feed your body, mind and soul!! The next session, Food for the
Journey, discussing the readings for the Body and Blood of Christ, will take place on
Thursday, April 28th in the Friary Room from 6:30 pm to 8:30 pm. All are welcome! Prior registration
required: call Catherine at 617-782-5812 or email to cfdesq@hotmail.com.
THE MARTHA GUILD IS SEEKING FOOD AND LABOR DONATIONS FOR THE EASTER VIGIL
RECEPTION. The menu, like last year, is that of a dessert bar. We are in need of cookies, brownies,
candy, pastries, etc. It is ideal that food is donated in two to three dozen quantities. Please consider
assisting as a greeter and/or server. Because the influx of people is so great, we have greeters at the front
entrances encouraging guests to walk all the way into the Friary Room. Food servers walk around the
room, about 30 to 40 minutes after the event has begun because it's too crowded before that, to see if
platters need to be replenished and if dishes, cups, napkins, etc. need to be disposed of. If you are
interested, please feel free to contact Jena Murphy at jena_murphy125@hotmail.com or 617-713-4400.
For Easter, we would invite you to remember your loved ones by making a donation to
purchase a plant in their name. These plants will be used to make the Church bloom
for the season and an acknowledgement of gratitude will appear in the bulletin.
If you would like to donate, please out the form below and return to the rectory by
April 20th , together with your donation.
Yes, I would like to donate $_________ to remember:
______________________________________________________________
(Name of person to be remembered)
Donor: ___________________________________________
Address:___________________________________________
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.OUTREACH
MINISTRIES
LENT 2011: RICE BOWL RETURNS: Please plan to return your donations
after Easter Sunday. A very large rice bowl will be on the Outreach table;
just place your filled rice bowl or check in that. Thank you!
YOU CAN MAKE A DIFFERENCE! One way? Project Bread’s Walk for
Hunger.
Go to www.projectbread.org to learn more about the Walk
and to register. TEAM IGNATIUS is set up, so if you’d like to be part
of the TEAM, as a Walker, a Volunteer or a Sponsor, follow the
directions for registering with a team or for making a donation.. The 20 mile Walk (you
can do the whole route or part of it) is Sunday, May 1st – just 14 days away! Also, there
are registration forms on the Outreach table. Any questions? Contact Sr. Diane – 617552-6107 or vallerio@bc.edu.
OPERATION RICE BOWL FOCUS: UNITED STATES
While 75 percent of Operation Rice Bowl contributions support CRS’ programs around the
world, 25 percent remains in the United States to fund local diocesan hunger and poverty
alleviation efforts. In the Archdiocese of Chicago, a portion of local ORB funds support
the Southwest Chicago Public Action to Deliver Shelter (PADS). PADS provides food,
clothing and support to help the homeless find permanent places to live. This program is
grounded in the Catholic social teaching principle of the Dignity and Equality of the
Human Person.
BLESSING OF EASTER FOODS: As in years past, we will
celebrate the Blessing of Easter Foods on Holy Saturday morning
at 11AM, in the Lannon Chapel. Many families of Eastern European origin begin
their Easter celebration with this custom. Perhaps you would like to start this
tradition (or continue it) in your family?
SPRING/SUMMER CLOTHING DRIVE: Our annual clothing drive to benefit
Guests at St. Francis House Day Shelter in Boston will be Saturday/Sunday,
April 30th/May 1st. The new and gently used clothing that you donate will help
to clothe over 150 poor and homeless guests per week who seek clothing
assistance. SPRING AND SUMMER CLOTHING ONLY, PLEASE! This year’s wish list:
Men’s items: Belts-all sizes; men’s casual short sleeve shirts: L, XL, 2X, 3X, 4X, 5X;
men’s jeans-sizes 28-38; new and gently used sneakers: sizes 9-13; men’s sweatpants, L,
XL, 2X, 3X; new crew socks (white only); new underwear-briefs: M, L, XL; spring jackets –
all sizes; T-Shirts: L, XL, XXL, and 3X; baseball hats; hooded sweatshirts.
Women’s Items:
New underwear-all sizes; new socks; jeans, sizes 10-18.
Collection boxes will be at each church entrance.
Please bring your donation on the designated weekend only.
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H OLY W EEK S CHEDULE
T RIDUUM
HOLY THURSDAY, APRIL 21ST
8:00 PM – Celebration of the Lord’s Supper
(Please note there is NO other Mass this day)
GOOD FRIDAY, APRIL 22ND
Noon
Family Stations of the Cross
Upper Church
3:00 pm
Stations of the Cross
Upper Church
5:00 pm
Stations of the Cross (Spanish)
Upper Church
8:00 pm
The Passion of Our Lord
Upper Church
EASTER VIGIL, APRIL 23RD
11:00 am
Blessing of the Easter Food
Lannon Chapel
3:00 – 4:00 pm
Confessions
Upper Church
8:00 pm
Easter Vigil
Upper Church
EASTER SUNDAY, APRIL 24TH
8:00 am
Upper Church
9:00 am
Family Liturgy – Lannon Chapel
10:00 am
Upper Church
10:15 am
Lannon Chapel
Noon
Upper Church - (with Confirmation of New Catholics)
Noon
Misa en Español – Lannon Chapel
(There is No 5:30 pm Liturgy on this Day.)
The Special Collection at the Easter Vigil and all the Masses on Easter Sunday will be directed
toward the support of Jesuit priests to provide for their sickness and retirement needs.
Your assistance is especially necessary for those priests who are permanently retired or disabled.
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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)
FRVEREEC@BC.EDU 617-552-6100
LOFTUSKE@BC.EDU 617-552-6100
JA.LOFTUS@BC.EDU
617-552-6100
MICHAEL BURGO, DIR. OF MUSIC MINISTRY
BURGO@BC.EDU
617-552-6108
TIMOTHY ZIMMERMAN, ASSOCIATE DIR.
ZIMMERTA@BC.EDU 617-552-6114
OF MUSIC / ORGANIST
SR. DIANE VALLERIO, OSF, DIR. OF OUTREACH VALLERIO@BC.EDU 617-552-6107
AMY CHAPMAN, FAITH FORMATION DIRECTOR CHAPMAAB@BC.EDU 617-552-6103
DANIEL ROBB, CORD. FAITH FORMATION DANIELROBB16@YAHOO.COM 617-552-6105
JOSE MARIO LOPEZ, CORD. SPANISH MINISTRY LOPEZJN@BC.EDU
617-552-6128
RICHARD MOYNIHAN, BUSINESS MANAGER
MOYNIHAR@BC.EDU 617-552-6117
ELIZABETH MCLAUGHLIN, ADM. ASSISTANT
IGNATIUS@BC.EDU
617-552-6102
WALTER FOTHERGILL, FACILITIES MANAGER
WALTER.FOTHERGILL 617-552-6119
@BC.EDU
KATHY MAHER
CAP TEAM MEMBER
KSULLIVAN-MAHER@MILTONPS.ORG
MARC GERVAIS
CAP TEAM MEMBER
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 FAMILY LITURGY, 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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