T HE M OST H OLY TRINITY –J UNE 7, 2009
THE R EADINGS FOR THE MOST HOLY TRINITY ARE:
Dt. 4: 32-34
Rom. 8: 14-17
Mt. 28: 16-20
P l ea s e P r ay f o r
Sunday, June 7, 2009
8:00 James Vivas
10:00 Barton Meech
Noon Mass for the People
Monday, June 8, 2009
5:30
Damien Amato
Tuesday, June 9, 2009
5 :30 Vittoria Bari
Wednesday, June 10, 2009
5:30 James Kleinmeier
Thursday, June 11, 2009
5:30 Capobianco, Casaletto
Families & Judge
Margaret C. Scott
Friday, June 12, 2009
5:30 Jill M. Moran
Saturday, June 13, 2009
9:00 Timothy J. Russert
4:00 Francis Mannix &
Mary Mannix Slaughter
Beginning on June 22nd there will be no regular 12:15 Mass on weekdays until Labor Day.
The BC School of Theology and Ministry will be using the Lannon Chapel for masses and
prayer services at that time. Parishioners are welcome to attend. There will be a 5:30
Liturgy as usual on weekdays.
TRANSITIONS -RE-EMPLOYMENT SUPPORT: RESUME REVIEW AND ASSISTANCE
The Parish Transitions group offers networking, support and job search assistance to all those seeking new
employment opportunities. The group is open to all parishioners and meets after the 12:15 Mass on Wednesdays in
the Friary Room. Lunch provided. Drop in!
BOOK DISCUSSION- There will be a discussion of the book Embracing Mind: The Common
Ground of Science and Spirituality by B. Alan Wallace and Brian Hodel on June 14th. Please join us at
11:15 am in the rectory living room for a lively discussion of this interesting book.
LECTURE presented by Boston College Center for Jewish Christian Learning – June 17th - 5:30 – 7:00 pm
In the aftermath of Pope Benedict XVI’s historic pilgrimage to the Holy Land May 8-15th, the Center for Christian
Jewish Learning invites you to a keynote address by H.E. Mordechay Lewy, the Ambassador of Israel to the Holy
See. “From Denial to Acceptance – Holy See – Israel Relations” in Gasson Hall, Room 100. For further information,
please call 617-552-4495.
PARISH FINANCIAL RESULTS
The 2009 annual parish support program, The Pledge for the Greater Glory, is now under way. The goal of the
annual support program is to have every parishioner pledge his/her contribution to the parish for the 2009
calendar year. Contributions via this program are used to cover the operating expenses of the parish, including
staff salaries and benefits, utilities, and the cost of our liturgies, including musicians.
Our financial performance for March and April and since the beginning of our fiscal year in July 2008 is
summarized below. As you will notice, we are in need of greater participation in the funding of our beautiful
parish to cover ever-increasing costs. We ask that you continue to support the parish, and increase your support if
possible, to help us cover what we expect will be much higher operating costs over the remainder of 2009.
JULY 2008 THRU APRIL 2009
March/April 2009
Operating Income
$187,178
Operating Expense
$244,867
Operating Deficit
($57,689)
$966,866
$1,010,401
($43,535)
Please note that Gifts and Bequests to the parish have totaled $229,000 year-to-date, offsetting the shortfall in
operating income. Please consider including St. Ignatius in your will and estate planning. Bequests to the parish
are a wonderful way of supporting St. Ignatius.
FAITH FORMATION
REGISTRATION FOR 2009 – 2010
St. Ignatius Faith Formation will begin the registration process for the 2009 – 2010 academic year. Registration will
begin on June 7 and will continue throughout the summer. As usual, the earlier you register, the easier it is for our
office. Because we are grateful when you register early, we will ask for a “pre-registration” donation of $200 per
family. After September 20, our registration fee will be $250 per family.
How to register:
Via Email
An electronic copy of our registration form will be sent out starting June 4. You can return it via email –
please be sure to sign the bottom in acknowledgement of the policies listed on the reverse side of
the form. If you choose this method, please submit a check to the rectory at your earliest
convenience.
Via the web
Our registration form will be posted online beginning June 4. You can download the form there and
return it via email or via traditional post. Again, please do sign the form to acknowledge that you
are aware of the policies on the reverse side.
Via Traditional
Completed registration forms can be mailed to: Amy Chapman, St. Ignatius Church, 28 Commonwealth
Avenue, Chestnut Hill, MA 02467.
Register in Person
Call or email for an appointment to come to the rectory anytime Jerry or I are in the office (usually every
day of the week except Saturday) and we will help you with the paperwork. You can also pick up a registration
form and mail it back to us, or you can drop off a completed registration form in my mailbox.
THIS WEEK’S CALENDAR
Sunday, June 7th
Tuesday, June 9th
Wed., June 10th
Friday, June 12th
Contemporary Music Ensemble – Upper Church
Parish Pastoral Council Meeting – Friary Room
Ordination Choir Rehearsal – Friary Room
YAG Meeting – Rectory 2nd Floor
Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament – Lannon Chapel
4:30 pm
7:15 pm
7:15 pm
7:30 pm
12:45 pm
OUTREACH MINISTRIES
THIS WEEKEND is our at-the-door collection to provide funds to assist the
parents of Mother Caroline Academy students with uniform expenses. Each
new student receives two skirts, four shirts, a v-neck fleece and a sweater for
dress occasions. Each family is asked to contribute, if possible, $100 toward
the cost of the uniform pieces. Typically, about 80% of families are able to
meet this expense.
Approximate uniform costs:
Skirt……………………………… $35 each
Long-sleeved shirts………$22 each
Short-sleeved shirts……$20 each
V-neck fleece………………..$30 each
Dress sweater…………….. $30 each
Total per student…$215
To learn more about Mother Caroline Academy, visit: www.mcaec.org.
NEWTON HABITAT UPDATE: Habitat’s 76 Webster Park,
West Newton homes are completed! The dedication and open
house will be Saturday, June 27th at 10:00 am. St. Ignatius has
played a big part in bringing this project to fruition/completion and for that the
two soon-to-be-homeowner families are most grateful!
COMING… Saturday, July 11th (a date change)…our summer cookout
for the Guests at Shattuck Shelter… sign-up materials will be on the
Outreach table beginning June 20th/21st.
ON-GOING DONATIONS DRIVE: The Family Van needs donations of readymade formula, larger size diapers, and baby cereal. The Shattuck Shelter needs
toiletries (full or travel size), new socks and underwear, cans of coffee / boxes of
tea and new or used books. Donations may be placed in one of the wicker hampers
in the upper church main entryway.
LOOK UP AND SEE
In ancient times, art and architecture was used in churches to teach and inspire the faithful. Our
church continues that tradition, using stone, wood and glass. You are invited to take a new look
at our church, to see its beauty and to allow it to deepen your faith.
As you enter the church from the front, you walk
beneath the choir loft. There are two pillars of wood
that support the choir loft: one adorned with the figure
of St. Cecelia, the patron saint of music, and the other
bearing the figure of King David, who with his harp,
danced and played before the Lord. In the middle, you
will find a wood plaque, bearing the likeness of St.
Gregory the Great, in honor of the Gregorian chant.
What a fitting home for our grand Cassavant organ, the
source of wonderful music that inspires our liturgies!
Over the choir loft is the Christ the King window.
Largest of the windows in the church, it is distinctive
for five lofty lancets (divided windows) and delicate
limestone tracery. In the middle lancet Christ the King
is seen enthroned. In His lap he holds a tablet
inscribed with the single word "Pax" ("Peace") to stress
the fact that only Christ's reign can bring peace to the
world. Above His head hovers a dove, the symbol of the Holy Spirit. At Christ's feet
is the globe of the earth watered by seven streams, the Seven Sacraments.
In the lancet on the extreme left two figures from the Old Testament are seen: Moses,
holding the stone tablets of the Law; and the prophet Elias, writing on a scroll. These
two figures were chosen because they appeared at the Transfiguration when our Lord
manifested his kingly splendor for the first time. In the lancet on the extreme right
appear two figures from the New Testament: Saints Peter and Paul. The latter holds a
sword, the instrument of his martyrdom and symbol of justice. The former is carrying
not only the keys, the symbol of the Papacy, but also a model of this very Church of
Saint Ignatius Loyola.
Elsewhere in the window are the symbols of Faith (a cross), Hope (an anchor), and
Charity (a heart); of the four Evangelists: Matthew (an ox), Mark (a lion), Luke (a
man), and John (an eagle); and of the Resurrection (a lamb carrying a banner).
Furthermore, pictured in the window are the tools of an artisan, a doctor, a reader, an
artist, a student, and an astronomer—signifying the various spheres of human activity
of which Christ the King holds dominion.
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. VEREECKE, 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
LOFTUSKE@BC.EDU
JA.LOFTUS@BC.EDU
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
GERARD SLOAN, FAITH FORMATION STAFF
RICHARD MOYNIHAN, BUSINESS MANAGER
ELIZABETH MCLAUGHLIN, ADM. ASSISTANT
WALTER FOTHERGILL, FACILITIES MANAGER
BURGO@BC.EDU
617-552-6108
ZIMMERTA@BC.EDU 617-552-6114
SHEILA BARNETT
KATHY MAHER
CAP TEAM MEMBER
CAP TEAM MEMBER
617-552-6100
617-552-6100
617-552-6100
617-552-6100
VALLERIO@BC.EDU 617-552-6107
CHAPMAAB@BC.EDU 617-552-6103
SLOANG@BC.EDU
617-552-6105
MOYNIHAR@BC.EDU 617-552-6117
IGNATIUS@BC.EDU
617-552-6102
WALTER.FOTHERGILL 617-552-6119
@BC.EDU
SHEILA.BARNETT@GMAIL.COM
KSULLIVAN-MAHER@MILTONPS.ORG
THE CELEBRATION OF EUCHARIST
SUNDAY
UPPER CHURCH 8:00 AM, 10:00 AM, 12:00 NOON, 5:30 PM
LOWER CHURCH (Sept.-June) 10:00 AM, FAMILY LITURGY.
12:00 MISA EN ESPANOL EN LA CAPILLA LANNON
WEEKDAY LOWER CHURCH 12:15 PM - 5:30 PM
SATURDAY LOWER CHURCH 9:00 AM, UPPER CHURCH 4:00 PM (Vigil)
ADORATION OF THE BLESSED SACRAMENT - FRIDAY, 12:45 – 5:00 PM
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 occurs 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