THE S ECOND S UNDAY OF E ASTER A PRIL 19, 2009
THE R EADINGS FOR THE THIRD SUNDAY OF EASTER ARE:
Acts. 3: 13-15
1Jn. 2: 15a
Jn. 20: 19-31
Please Pray for
Sunday, April 19, 2009
8:00 John J. Cunnane, Jr.
10:00 Francis Paris, M.M.
Noon Bernard J. Dwyer
5:30 Warren McManus
Wednesday, April 22 2008
12:15 Caterina & Bruno Liyoi
5:30 Florinda Iantosca
Monday, April 20, 2008
5:30 Frank, Christina & Tom
Maguire
Tuesday, April 21, 2008
12:15 Patricia & Louis Bonelli
5:30 Katherine Bowdring
Thursday, April 23, 2008
12:15 Joan Porcarelli
5:30 Marjorie Ryan Sopf
Friday, April 24, 2008
12:15 William James Geddis
5:30 Patricia Nolan
Saturday, April 25, 2008
4:00 Arlene McGee
REMINDER: THERE WILL BE NO 12:15 PM MASS THIS MONDAY,
MARATHON DAY. THE 5:30 PM MASS WILL BE HELD AS USUAL.
T H AN K Y O U
To all of our parishioners who donated Easter plants and to our Arts and Environment Committee
that designed and created the beautiful floral arrangements.
To all the singers and instrumentalists who filled the church with the sounds of
beautiful music.
To the members of the Liturgy Committee coordinators and Liturgical Ministers
who served so faithfully throughout the Triduum.
To the members of the Hospitality Commission who provided the wonderful reception
following Easter Vigil.
To all who shared their time and talents to make this Easter such a wonderful
expression of divine and human love.
2009 CATHOLIC APPEAL – Responding to God’s Grace, Renewing Our Church – Stewardship
reminds us to count our blessings, acknowledge God’s gifts to us and express thanks to Him. We do this
by a proportionate giving of our time, talent and treasure. We sincerely thank everyone in our parish
who as good stewards have made a gift to the Catholic Appeal. You are helping many people with many
needs. God calls us to share what we have to help others. If you have not yet made your pledge,
envelopes are available at the back of the Church.
For more information, please visit
www.BostonCatholicAppeal.com or call 617-779-3700. Every gift matters!
EASTER PARISH RETREAT AT EASTERN POINT - We have just a few spaces left for the retreat. If
you would like to attend, please call the rectory 617-552-6102.
THIS WEEK’S CALENDAR
Sunday, April 19th
Book Group - Rectory 2nd Floor
Contemporary Music Ensemble – Upper Church
Wed., April 22nd
Parish Choir – Friary Room
Little Rock Bible Group – Lannon Chapel
YAG Meeting – Rectory 2nd Floor
Friday, April 24th
Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament – Lannon Chapel
11:15 am
4:30 pm
7:15 pm
7:00 pm
7:30 pm
12:45 pm
OUTREACH MINISTRIES
PROJECT BREAD WALK FOR HUNGER…SUNDAY, MAY
3rd.
TEAM IGNATIUS is on the Project
Bread website (www.projectbread.org) for
registration and/or donations. Registration materials can also be gotten on the
Outreach table and at church doors. Walkers are needed, as are volunteers
(there’s a real need for Walk day volunteers this year). We surpassed our goal last year and
hope to do the same this year (our goal is $3,000).
SHATTUCK SPRINGTIME MEAL – Sign-up sheets for kitchen prep,
meal serving and food donations for our Saturday, April 25th Meal are on
the Outreach table in the gathering space. Please consider being a part of
this tremendous outreach ministry to the 200+ Guests at Shattuck.
REMINDER: The Meal is this coming Saturday.
SPRING/SUMMER CLOTHING DRIVE: Our annual drive for the Guests at
St. Francis House Day Shelter in Boston will be the weekend of May 2nd/3rd
The clothing that you donate will help to clothe over 150 poor and homeless
guests per week who seek clothing assistance. You can help by donating
laundered and gently used clothing. There is a need of the following items
for Shelter guests in sizes large though 6X. Remember – only spring and
summer clothing – no storage room at the Shelter! Collection boxes will be at each
church entrance.
• Spring, summer jackets
• New/gently used footwear
• Men’s casual short sleeve shirts
• Hooded sweatshirts
• Men’s shorts
• Backpacks/book bags
• Men’s jeans
• New men’s underwear
• Women’s jeans
• New men’s t-shirts
• New men’s crew socks
TRANSITION RE-EMPLOYMENT
please email us (ignatius@bc.edu) and join
NETWORK ANNOUNCES PARISH JOB
our network!
BANK: HOW YOU CAN HELP.
The Parish Transitions group continues to
PARISH NETWORKING NIGHT
meet Wednesdays after the 12:15 Mass in
SUNDAY, APRIL 26
the
Friary
support
Shouldn't we all know more folks in the pews
and practical advice for parishioners seeking
next to us each week? Make personal and
a return to work. All are welcome. In the
professional connections and form some new
coming weeks, the St. Ignatius website will
relationships
feature links to a list of parishioners seeking
conversation and networking after the 5:30
work and also a list of job opportunities
Liturgy. International hors d'oeuvres and spring
posted
parish
delicacies will be served. Sponsored by the St.
community. YOU can help this effort by
Ignatius Transitions initiative and open to all
listing positions you know about and
parishioners. For more information, call the
making referrals on behalf of job-seekers in
parish
the
ignatius@bc.edu.
by
parish.
Room
to
members
If
you
provide
6:30-8:30
of
have
our
contacts
or
during
office
at
a
casual
671-552-6102
evening
or
of
email
information you're willing to share to help
other parishioners find new opportunities,
2009 PARISH SUPPORT PROGRAM—PLEDGE FOR THE GREATER GLORY
Recognizing that each of us is facing more difficult economic times, we would still like to
encourage those not contributing to the parish to do so to the best of their ability. The Pledge
Campaign is the method that St. Ignatius Parish uses to collect regular contributions in support
of the parish. Over 500 parishioners are now participating in this program. Many parishioners
are making their contributions by credit cards and bank transfers, which is particularly helpful to
the parish on those weekends when stormy weather or vacation schedules prevent people from
attending Mass and putting cash in the basket. But if you prefer to contribute by envelope, you
can do that, too.
Please do your part to support this wonderful parish by signing up for the Pledge for the Greater
Glory if you are not now signed up. Call or stop by the rectory to sign up. And if you are
currently participating, please consider increasing your pledge!
Parish Financial results for January and February 2009
Operating income (before bequests):
$185,684
Operating expenses:
$197,142
Operating surplus/(deficit):
($11,458)
FAITH FORMATION NEWS
CALENDAR FOR THIS SEMESTER. Please note especially the following
dates:
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o
o
April 29th
May 2nd
May 9th
Celebration of Confirmation – 7:00 pm
Celebration of First Eucharist - 10:00 am & 1:00 pm
Celebration of First Eucharist in Spanish – 10:00 am
BOSTON COLLEGE ARTS FESTIVAL: “ART ENLIGHTENS THE SOUL”
The Boston College Arts Festival is returning for its eighth annual show on April 23rd 24th, and
25th. The Arts Festival schedule features a number of events that will provide inspirational
spiritual events and fun activities for the whole family
The Arts Festival presents a variety of performances every day from Noon until 10:00 p.m.,
including Irish music, jazz, ballet, classical music, modern and cultural dances, musical theater,
and much more. There are student art exhibitions and “pots ‘n’ pieces” for purchase every day,
as well as a full schedule of poetry readings, film screenings, and art demonstrations.
The Arts Festival promises to be enjoyable for the entire family featuring a range of children’s
activities on Saturday, April 25th. These include face painting, arts and crafts, story telling and
children’s theater. There are no fees and no age limits—all are welcome!
If you need any more information or have any questions, please feel free to contact Kyra Shekitka
at 617-552-4935 or email at arts@bc.edu.
THE 17TH ANNUAL BLESSED JOHN
XXIII NATIONAL SEMINARY GOLF
NEW ARCHDIOCESAN WEBSITE - The
TOURNAMENT is scheduled for Monday,
Archdiocese of Boston has launched a new
May 18th, at The Weston Golf Club. This
premier charity event is held to benefit the
educational program for the seminarians.
Tuition
covers
only
half
the
cost
of
educating a seminarian and the proceeds
from this tournament will help bridge the
gap and keep the cost of educating them
affordable. The $250 player entry includes
lunch at the Club, 18 holes of golf with cart,
and door prizes, followed by a social hour,
silent auction and dinner for each golfer and
a guest at the seminary. To register, call
Kate
Folan
at
781-899-5500
www.blessedjohnxxiii.edu
or
visit
website designed to bring Catholics closer to
their faith and to offer the wider community
an expanded and more comprehensive view
of
the
Church.
The
new
website,
www.BostonCatholic.org, was launched on
St. Patrick’s Day and contains helpful
information on the Church with links to
parishes.
It also offers a number of new
features,
including
a
video
welcome
message from Cardinal Seán, streamlined
navigation, and many new videos and
slideshows.
Each
office,
service
ministry has dedicated space on the site.
and
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 2 and includes classes, retreat 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