E ASTER S UNDAY - T HE RESURRECTION OF THE LORD
A PRIL 12, 2009
THE R EADINGS FOR THE SECOND SUNDAY OF EASTER ARE:
Acts. 4: 32-35
1Jn. 5: 1-6
Jn. 20: 19-31
Please Pray for
Sunday, April 12, 2009
8:00 Dolores Lowery
10:00 Margaret & James
Wolohan
Noon Mary Cahill
Monday, April 13, 2008
12:15 Henry Wilson
5:30 Paul Mitchell
Tuesday, April 14, 2008
12:15 Francis Mannix &
Mary Mannix Slaughter
Wednesday, April 15 2008
12:15 Paul F. Kelley
5:30 Barton Meech
Thursday, April 16, 2008
5:30 Stephen G. Tocci
Friday, April 17, 2008
12:15 Verna Maurice
Saturday, April 18, 2008
9:00 Helen Tavano
4:00 Maria Cecconi
S T . I GNA TI US J OY F UL LY W EL CO M ES
C OM M UNION
IN TO TH E
THIS
E A STER
C H URC H
AN D
F UL L
LISA COLLINS
NATHAN GARCIA
WILLIAM GURAL
KAREN JOU
ROBIN LEED
ALLEN LEUNG
ROERT MCGILL
RACHEL MEYER
DEXTER VANZILE
ALICIA WAGNER
WARM THANKS TO THEIR SPONSORS AND ALL OTHERS WHO HAVE
ACCOMPANIED THEM ON THEIR JOURNEY TO THE EASTER SACRAMENTS.
TRANSITIONS RE-EMPLOYMENT
NETWORK ANNOUNCES PARISH JOB
BANK: HOW YOU CAN HELP.
The Parish Transitions group continues to meet
Wednesdays after the 12:15 Mass in the Friary
Room to provide support and practical advice
for parishioners seeking a return to work. All
are welcome. In the coming weeks, the St.
Ignatius website will feature links to a list of
parishioners seeking work and also a list of job
opportunities posted by members of our parish
community. YOU can help this effort by listing
positions you know about and making referrals
on behalf of job-seekers in the parish. If you
have contacts or information you're willing to
share to help other parishioners find new
opportunities, please email us (Ignatius@bc.edu)
and join our network!
SAVE THE DATE: PARISH NETWORKING
NIGHT - Sunday, April 26th
6:30-8:30
Shouldn't we all know more folks in the pews
next to us each week? Make personal and
professional connections and form some new
relationships during a casual evening of
conversation and networking after the 5:30
Liturgy. Sponsored by the St. Ignatius
Transitions initiative and open to all
parishioners. For more information, call the
parish office at 671-552-6102 or email
ignatius@bc.edu.
There will be NO Transitions Meeting in the
Friary Room this Wednesday, April 15th .
THIS WEEK’S CALENDAR
Tuesday, April 14th
Wed., April 15
th
Parish Pastoral Council Meeting – Friary Room
7:15 pm
Little Rock Bible Group – Lannon Chapel
7:00 pm
YAG Meeting – Rectory 2
Friday, April 17th
nd
Floor
Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament – LannonChapel
7:30 pm
12:45 pm
OUTREACH MINISTRIES
SOLIDARITY WILL TRANSFORM THE WORLD: The Operation Rice Bowl
campaign reminds us that we can make a difference! Rice Bowl returns can be made
in the large rice bowl at the display upstairs and downstairs.
PROJECT BREAD WALK FOR HUNGER…SUNDAY, MAY 3rd. 21
DAYS AND COUNTING!
TEAM IGNATIUS is set up on the
Project Bread website (www.projectbread.org). You can register online or use the
registration materials that are 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); both forms are available. And Sponsors are needed, too; you can pledge
online, for any individual Walker or TEAM IGNATIUS. 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. Your
quick response to this would be greatly appreciated! We’re planning to serve over
200 Guests this year.
COMING… Saturday and Sunday, May 2nd and 3rd… Spring/Summer
Clothing Drive for Guests at St. Francis House Day Shelter. More
details to follow!
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):
Operating expenses:
Operating surplus/(deficit):
$185,684
$197,142
($11,458)
NATIVITY PREP EVENING OF ART
The Young Professionals for Nativity Prep group is hosting an event at the Jesuit Collaborative at
300 Newbury Street in Boston. The evening will include a silent auction of artwork created by
Nativity students and local artists, a raffle, and viewings of a short documentary film produced
by Nativity students. The entry fee of $20 includes beer, wine and appetizers. Feel free to stop in
for a drink or stay for the duration of the event. For more information about the Nativity
Preparatory School and its mission please visit www.nativityboston.org.
BOOK DISCUSSION - Have you ever imagined spending a weekend with God? In William
Young's book, The Shack, the author takes us not to a retreat house but to a shack for a unique
experience of God. On Sunday, April 19th, at 11:15 in the rectory living room there will be a
discussion of this bestseller. Please join us.
FAITH FORMATION NEWS
CALENDAR FOR THIS SEMESTER. Please note especially the following dates:
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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
a full schedule of poetry readings, film
returning for its eighth annual show on
th
th
screenings, and art demonstrations.
th
April 23 , 24 , and 25 . The Arts Festival
The Arts Festival promises to be enjoyable
schedule features a number of events that
for the entire family featuring a range of
will provide inspirational spiritual events
children’s activities on Saturday, April 25th.
and fun activities for the whole family
These include face painting, arts and crafts,
story telling and children’s theater. There
The Arts Festival presents a variety of
are no fees and no age limits—all are
performances everyday from Noon until
welcome!
10:00 p.m., including Irish music, jazz,
ballet, classical music, modern and cultural
If you need anymore information or have
dances, musical theater, and much more.
any questions, please feel free to contact
There are student art exhibitions and “pots
Kyra Shekitka at 617-552-4935 or email at
‘n’ pieces” for purchase every day, as well as
arts@bc.edu.
THE 17TH ANNUAL BLESSED JOHN XXIII NATIONAL SEMINARY GOLF TOURNAMENT
is scheduled for Monday, 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 or visit
www.blessedjohnxxiii.edu
NEW ARCHDIOCESAN WEBSITE - The Archdiocese of Boston has launched a new 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 and ministry has dedicated space on the site.
The Priests and Staff of St. Ignatius
wish you
all the blessings of this Easter Season.
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