S ECOND S UNDAY OF A DVENT - D ECEMBER 5, 2010
THE READINGS FOR THE THIRD SUNDAY OF ADVENT ARE:
Is. 35: 1-6a
Jas. 5: 7-10
Mt. 11: 2-11
Please Pray for
Sunday, December 5, 2010
8:00 Emmanuel Henry
10:00 Martha Cadigan
Noon Angus Murphy
5:30 Christine Boyd
Monday, December 6, 2010
12:15 George Engdahl
Tuesday, December 7 , 2010
12:15 William Bennett
5:30 Robert K. Burns
Friday, December 10, 2010
12:15 Patricia Nolan
5:30 Francis Stanleigh Farrell
Wednesday, December 8, 2010
12:15 Antonio Bari
5:30 Patrick J. Bowdring
Saturday, December 11, 2010
9:00 Patricia Nolan
4:00 Sean Curtin
Thursday, December 9, 2010
12:15 McLaughlin & Pillion Families
5:30 Mary Elizabeth (Living)
ADVENT TAIZE PRAYER
The parish will gathering again, as in years past, to celebrate Taizé prayer Monday evenings during the
Advent Season, at 7:15 in the Upper Church. Taizé prayer offers us an opening into silence and prayer
along with singing and candlelight contemplation. Please join us as we celebrate the season of
anticipation.
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 dancers from New York, Boston, and the
O'Dwyer School of Irish Dancing.
December Performance Dates
Friday, 17 th at 7:30 pm-Saturday, 18 th at 3:00 pm–Sunday, 19 th at 3:00 pm
For Tickets call: 617-552-4002 – General Admission: $15
Robsham Theater Arts Center Boston College
www.blde.org
A festive Reception will follow the D ecember 18 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 rectory
617-552-6102 or email: ignatius@bc.edu.
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THIS WEEK’S CALENDAR
Sunday, December 5
th
Book Fair – Friary Room
Contemporary Music Ensemble – Upper Church
Monday, December 6th
Tuesday, December 7th
Wednesday, December 8th
Friday, December 10th
Taize Prayer – Upper Church
Liturgy Meeting – Rectory
Transitions Meeting – Friary Room
Children’s Carol Choir – Choir/Media Room
Parish Choir – Choir/Media Room
Little Rock Bible Group – Lannon Chapel
Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament – Lannon Chapel
8:30 am
4:30 pm
7:15 pm
7:15 pm
12:45 pm
4:30 pm
7:15 pm
7:15 pm
12:45 pm
HOLYDAY – THE IMMACULATE CONCEPTION OF MARY - WEDNESDAY,
DECEMBER 8TH
VIGIL MASS – TUESDAY, DECEMBER 7TH – 5:30 PM – LANNON CHAPEL
HOLY DAY MASS, WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 8TH – 12:15 PM – 5:30 PM – UPPER CHURCH
WEEKLY COLLECTION INFORMATION
After the Prayers of the Faithful at weekend Masses, the baskets are passed just once for those who
contribute to the parish on a weekly basis. Others contribute by using a credit card or automatic
deduction. We appreciate your generosity and the generosity of everyone who contributes to St. Ignatius.
MIDNIGHT MASS CHOIR
Any choral singers interested in singing for the Midnight Mass can contact Michael Burgo at 617 552 6108
or burgo@bc.edu. Rehearsals will be on Wednesdays, Dec. 15th and 22nd.
JOB SEEKERS– Workshop on Effective Networking in a Difficult Economy
On Wednesday, December 15th, from 9:00 to 11:00 AM in the Friary Room, the St. Ignatius Transitions
Group will host a workshop on “Effective Networking.” We are fortunate to have as our guest speaker,
Diane Darling, founder and CEO of Effective Networking, Inc., and author of “The Networking Survival
Guide.” Ms. Darling has appeared on NBC Nightly News, in the Wall Street Journal, and Boston Globe,
and she recently taught in the MBA program at Boston University. Her company works with people to
ensure they establish optimal affiliations to maximize their potential achievement and reach their
personal and professional goals. The workshop promises to be very worthwhile not only for those who
are currently unemployed but also for anyone who is underemployed or looking to return to the work
force. Space will be somewhat limited, if you wish to attend, please contact Eileen Connor by phone at
617-739-0539 or e-mail at econnor@bu.edu.
WORKSHOP WITH MARSHA MIRKIN, PHD
DATE PLACE CORRECTION: On Saturday, December 18th from 10:00 am – Noon, Marsha Mirkin will
return to the parish to explore with us the story of Sarah, Hagar and Abraham. This is a story about the
dangers of not paying attention, the transformational power of listening and the role of God in teaching
us about connection and empathy. Sarah, Hagar and Abraham’s stories are as familiar to us as any
contemporary family story, and yet they hold wisdom that has been meaningful throughout the
centuries. Please join us in the Friary Room for this lively discussion.
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“GAUDETE IN CARMINIBUS:
A FESTIVAL OF NINE LESSONS AND CAROLS IN THE ROMANCE
LANGUAGE TRADITION”
Saturday, December 11th, 7:30pm - Church of
St. Ignatius of Loyola
FREE (suggested
donation of $5 for production costs and charity
fundraiser) Join some of the best musicians
from Boston College and the St. Ignatius parish
community as we present, for the second year in
a row, a traditional Nine Lessons & Carols
concert with a twist: everything in Romance
Languages! Lessons from the Christmas story
read in Latin, French, Spanish, Italian, and
Portuguese. Carols and instrumental pieces
from plainchant and 17th and 18th century
European sources, including favourites such as
“Le sommeil de l’enfant Jesus”, “Veni, veni
Emanuel,” and a chance for everyone to sing
along in your preferred language to “Silent
Night”. Presented in collaboration with the St.
Ignatius Music Ministry, Boston College Office
of Residential Life, and the Maison française and
Casa hispánica at Boston College.
SUPPORT SAINT MARY
OF THE ANGELS - After Mass today, parishioners will be selling raffle
tickets for $5 a book (top prizes $500, Patriots January 2nd game, BC basketball and hockey tickets and
much more) as well as tickets to their Evening of Music and Song on December 12th at 6:30 pm, featuring
the Archdiocesan Black Catholic Choir and St. Mary’s Spanish Choir ($10 adult and $5 youth). All
proceeds will support St. Mary’s vibrant presence in the Roxbury community. Join them for a wonderful
evening and/or buy raffle tickets to support a worthy cause. For more information email
smaraffle@gmail.com or call 617-445-1524.
NEW ENGLAND PROVINCE ADVENT PODCASTS – MEDITATIONS AND REFLECTIONS
In preparation for Christmas, the New England Province of Jesuits has created a series of Advent
podcasts – meditations and reflections by Jesuits intersecting themes of Advent and Ignatian spirituality.
Shane Ulbrich, a theology student at Boston College, interviewed several Jesuits and edited their
reflections on Scripture passages, personal experiences and spiritual practices into four inspirational
podcasts:
Anticipating Joy with Fr. Jack Butler, SJ, Fr. Robert Farrell, SJ, and Fr. Michael Boughton, SJ
Using the Examen during Advent with Fr. Jack Butler, SJ and Fr. Michael Boughton, SJ
Imaginative Prayer with Deacon Joseph Laramie, SJ
Advent Gifts and Graces with Fr. William Russell, SJ and Fr. Michael Boughton, SJ
The content is posted on www.sjnen.org/AdventReflections
OUTREACH MINISTRIES
THANK YOU for your participation in our Holiday Meal for the Guests at
hopeFound’s Shattuck Shelter! The Guests are so grateful for your
ministry to them, especially at this time of year. Thanks, also, to Crescent
Ridge Dairy for donating the special treat of egg nog for all!
CONTINUING: Christmas Gift Drive ornaments are on the tree in the gathering
space. There are a number of ornaments left, representing gifts for persons served
by 11 local agencies. Reminder: Please return your gift donation on the weekend of
December 11th/12th, unwrapped and in a gift bag. Just put it under the tree! Thank
you for reaching out to make Christmas a wonderful time for so many.
The Thanksgiving Day collection of $724.85 is on its way to our
sister parish, St. Anne’s, in Kingston, Jamaica, for the Staff to help out parishioners
at Christmastime.
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SENIOR TEA & CHRISTMAS REFLECTIONS
Our senior parishioners are cordially invited to a tea hosted by some of the youth of the
parish prior to attending a performance of Fr. Bob’s “Christmas Reflections” on Saturday,
December 18. Tea will begin at 2pm in the Friary Room, followed by the performance at Robsham
Theatre on the campus of Boston College at 3pm. Tickets to the performance are $15; they can be
reserved with your RSVP to the tea and can be paid for on the day of the event.
Please RSVP to Sr. Diane Vallerio by December 15 if you are interested in attending: 617.552.6107 or
vallerio@bc.edu.
CELEBRATING OUR UNIQUENESS: CALLED TO BE LIGHT FOR THE WORLD
THIRD ANNUAL WOMEN’S RETREAT
The women of the parish are warmly invited to come away for the weekend of February 4-6, 2011 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, where opportunities for individual and communal prayer, spiritual direction, and
massage will be offered. For more information or to register, please contact Amy Chapman at
617.552.6103 or chapmaab@bc.edu.
FAITH FORMATION
ADDITIONAL FAMILY MASS
We are thrilled to have so many families attending our 10:00 am Family Mass! However, because of the
very large number of families sharing the Lannon Chapel for this Mass, we are offering a second Family
Mass at 8:00 am in the Lannon Chapel . All are welcome!
MIDDLE SCHOOL BAKE SALE
On Sunday, December 12, following the 10:00 AM liturgies, St. Ignatius’ Middle School Faith Formation
will be holding its annual bake sale. The bake sale will take place at the kitchen in the lower level of the
Church. This year we will be selling apple pies, brownies, and assorted cupcakes. All proceeds will be
donated to St. Anne’s, our sister parish in Jamaica. Please help support the Middle School program in
this worthy endeavor.
ST. IGNATIUS CHRISTMAS PAGEANT
St. Ignatius’ very own Christmas Pageant will once again take place during the 6pm Christmas Eve Vigil
Liturgy. Students in kindergarten through sixth grade are welcome to participate. Our schedule of
rehearsals is below. If you cannot make the organizational meeting, please email Amy to let her know of
your interest: chapmaab@bc.edu.
Organizational Meeting
Sunday, December 5, 11am, Old Choir Room (lower church)
Rehearsal (key roles)
Sunday, December 19, 1:30-2:30, Upper Church
Full Dress Rehearsal
Thursday, December 23, 3:30-5:00pm, Upper Church
Pageant
Friday, December 24, 6pm, Upper Church
All participants should be in the lower church by 5:30pm
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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)
REV. JAMES F. MORGAN, SJ, EMERITUS
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
TIMOTHY ZIMMERMAN, ASSOCIATE DIR.
OF MUSIC / ORGANIST
SR. DIANE VALLERIO, OSF, DIR. OF OUTREACH
AMY CHAPMAN, FAITH FORMATION DIRECTOR
JOSHUA SNYDER, CORD. FAITH FORMATION
JOSE MARIO LOPEZ, CORD. SPANISH MINISTRY
RICHARD MOYNIHAN, BUSINESS MANAGER
ELIZABETH MCLAUGHLIN, ADM. ASSISTANT
WALTER FOTHERGILL, FACILITIES MANAGER
BURGO@BC.EDU
617-552-6108
ZIMMERTA@BC.EDU 617-552-6114
KATHY MAHER
MARK GERVAIS
617-552-6100
CAP TEAM MEMBER
CAP TEAM MEMBER
VALLERIO@BC.EDU 617-552-6107
CHAPMAAB@BC.EDU 617-552-6103
SNYDERJD@BC.EDU 617-552-6105
LOPEZJR@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 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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