13th Su nd ay i n Or d i nar y T i m e
June 26, 2005
The Readings for the 14th Sunday in Ordinary Time are:
Zec.9: 9-10
Rom. 8: 9,11-13
Mt. 11: 2530
PLEASE PRAY FOR
Sunday, June 26, 2005
8:00 Pilar Real
10:00 Mass for the People
Noon Gregory P. Curran
5:30 Louise M. Cooney
Monday, June 27, 2005
12:15 Joe Hehir
Tuesday, June 28, 2005
12:15 Frank O’Dea
Saturday, July 2, 2005
4:00 William Aldridge
Friday, July 1, 2005
12:15 Joseph Benson
5:30 Avgikurt – Ozisikyilmaz
Families
2005 ANNUAL CATHOLIC APPEAL
HAPPY BIRTHDAY!
UPDATE
D OROTHY VEREECKE , mother
T HANK Y O U to all supporters of the Annual
of Fr. Bob VerEecke, our pastor, is
Catholic Appeal.
If you have not yet given,
celebrating her 90th Birthday at the
please consider a gift today and help us meet
10:00 AM Liturgy this Sunday,
our goal of $88,600. Remember, our parish will
June 26th.
receive 25 percent of all funds we raise above
and many other relatives are coming from all
our goal.
parts of the country to celebrate this special day.
So each gift has the potential to
The VerEecke family
increase parish revenue while still supporting
the ministries funded by the Catholic Appeal.
A QUIET CORNER FOR FAMILIES – With the
EASTERN POINT RETREAT
FINDING GOD IN ALL THINGS
The Jesuit Urban Center is
hosting a weekend Retreat at
Eastern Point in Gloucester
September 18-20th, directed by Fr.
J. A. Loftus, S.J., assisted by Fr. Bob VerEecke.
S.J.
Members of our parish community are
invited to attend. The cost of the weekend is
$185. Please call the rectory to register, 617-5526102.
conclusion of the Family Mass,
we welcome our families to the
Upper Church! Knowing that
children will sometimes become restless, we
have made a “Quiet Corner” at the Welcome
tables, with books and other quiet activities.
Please feel free to use this space as needed
throughout the summer. We also welcome the
donation of books.
THIS WEEK’S CALENDAR
Sunday, June 26th
Wed.
Friday,
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Contemporary Music Ensemble – Upper Church
4:30 pm
th
Little Rock Bible Group Remnant – Lannon Chapel
7:15 pm
th
Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament – Lannon Chapel
30
12:45 pm
Religious Education News
Religious Education Office -- 617-552-6105
E-mail – blichade@bc.edu
R ELIGIOUS E DUCATION REGISTRATION
FOR 2005-06 We are already planning for the
fall, knowing our enrollment is an important
element of effective planning. If you have not
already registered your child for the fall, you
may do so at the rectory any day of the week.
L ITURGY OF THE W ORD FOR
CHILDREN begins on July 10th
during the combined 10:00 AM Liturgies. If you
can assist, even for just one week over the
summer, please call or email the RE Office, 617552-6102.
RED SOX TICKETS have been sold
out and we have a waiting list.
Tickets will be available for
payment and pickup at the rectory office until
July 1st. Cost is $23 per ticket and checks should
be made out to St. Ignatius. After July 1st,
unclaimed tickets will be offered to families on
the waiting list.
GENERAL REMINDERS
CATHOLIC G AY AND LESBIAN CONCERNS
St. Ignatius has formed a community of
parishioners concerned about the challenges that
our Gay and Lesbian brothers and sisters
continue to face in our Church. In an effort to
facilitate conversation for our Gay and Lesbian
parishioners, as well as parents and family
members of Gay and Lesbian Catholics, we are
providing an informal context in which people
feel free to talk about their questions and
concerns. If you are interested in coming
together for support, education and faithsharing, please contact Fr. Bob at the rectory or
robert.vereecke@bc.edu
T HE E VELYN U NDERHILL L ECTURE IN
S P I R I T U A L I T Y – presented by the Boston
College Institute of Religious Education and
Pastoral Ministry, with JOAN C HITTISTER, OSB
on Saturday, July 9th from 10:00 – Noon at the
Robsham Theatre, Boston College. Free and
open to the public. The topic: “Resisting Evil:
How to be Christian in America Today”. Joan
Chittister, OSB, is Founder and Executive
Director of Benetvision: A Resource and
Research Center for Contemporary Spirituality
located in Erie, Pennsylvania. To register, call
Maureen Lamb at 617-552-8057 or email
lambmb@bc.edu.
L ITTLE R OCK B IBLE GROUP - The Little
Rock Bible Group Remnant summer program
began on Wednesday June 22nd , in the Lannon
Chapel from 7:15 – 8:30 pm. Refreshments will
be served. All are welcome! If you have any
questions please contact John Dafarra (781-8999540) or Sandy Christison (617-325-3277).
SOCIAL MINISTRIes
TUESDAY SHATTUCK BAKERS - Thanks for
your continuing support of our outreach to
Shattuck Shelter! We’re updating our method of
contacting bakers by using email – a saving of
time and energy and resources! Please send an
email to Sr. Diane so we can begin constructing
“Tuesday Bakers” groups. If you do not have
email, call Sr. Diane so we can also construct
“Call” lists. AND we would be very glad to
have new Bakers added to our list. For info,
contact Sr. Diane:
vallerio@bc.edu 617-552-6107
Thanks!
ICE CREAM CLUB – It’s time for us
to add more members to the Club!
Just $80 will purchase ice cream for
200+ Shelter guests for one of the
monthly Tuesday meals. If you’d like
to participate, just mail a check to St. Ignatius or
bring it to the Parish Office, noting Ice Cream
Club. The guests at the Shattuck Shelter thank
you!
F IRST B APTIST C HURCH
IN N EWTON is
about to celebrate its 225th Anniversary! See the
flyer on any church bulletin board for details on
how you can join in the celebration.
H ABITAT
FOR H UMANITY . In collaboration
with other faith communities in Newton, we’ll
work to help finance and build Newton’s first
Habitat project in the Webster Park area of West
Newton. St. Ignatius will work on a number of
fundraising initiatives while also providing the
“people power” builders at the home site during
the summer and into the fall months. Please
keep an eye on the bulletin and our Social
Ministries page on the parish web site for the
latest information on the project.
COMING...SHATTUCK SUMMER
COOKOUT – The cookout is set for
Saturday, July 23rd. Sign-up sheets
for food donations, monetary
donations (to purchase items in
bulk), kitchen prep work and Shelter serving
will be out on the gathering space table
beginning next weekend.
4TH T UESDAY SHATTUCK SHELTER DINNER
AND DESSERT – Please contact Jim Carroll
(617-327-4519) if you would like to help serve dinner at the Shattuck Shelter this month (or
any future 4th Tuesday of the month). Parishioners meet at the rectory at 4:45 pm and return
by 6:30 pm. Donations of desserts are always needed and may be dropped off at the
rectory by 4:00 pm on Tuesday. The 4th Tuesday Dinner and Dessert this month will be held on
Tuesday, June 28th T HERE IS ALWAYS A NEED FOR ADDITIONAL DESSERTS ESPECIALLY IN THE SUMMER
MONTHS, AND WE APPRECIATE YOUR HELP.
ST. IGNATIUS YOUNG ADULT COMMUNITY
FOR YOUNG ADULTS – Come to SEE! Scripture Explored and Experienced - A
DISCUSSION GROUP FOR ALL SINGLE AND MARRIED YOUNG ADULTS. We meet
every Wednesday at 7:30pm in the rectory. New participants are always welcome! If you'd
like more information, contact Leslie Gray at graylm@comcast.net.
ST. IGNATIUS MUSIC MINISTRY
S UMMER M USIC
AT S T . IGNATIUS – Though our morning choir is on
summer break, our 5:30 Contemporary Ensemble sings and plays on.
Anyone who would like to join in is welcome. We rehearse at 4:30 pm on Sunday afternoons in
the Upper Church. Contact Michael Burgo at 617-552-6108 or burgo@bc.edu for more
information.
WISH LIST
Our Biggest wish is for a new van! We have some money put aside, but need
to raise a good portion more.
Also:
•
Alcohol Wipes
•
Blood pressure cuffs (Adult
large)
•
Manila folders
•
Bottled water (Gallon size
and 8 or 12 ounces for
drinking)
Giveaways ( tee shirts,
pens water bottles,
sunscreen)
•
Samples of lotions, soaps, •
Large pampers
•
Crayons and coloring books
•
Baby Pull ups
•
•
Scanner
Toothbrushes (Children and
Adults)
•
Digital Camera
•
•
Camcorder
Mouthwash, floss or
anything relating to dental
hygiene
•
Xerox Paper
•
•
Toner (Negro (2) 6r1007,
(6) 6r1007
Someone to shampoo our
van carpet
•
Purell disinfectant for hands
•
Lysol spray for van
•
Fan for the back of the van
in the summer
•
•
hp laser jet print cartridge
98x:92298x
Rainelle White, Van Supervisor
The Family Van at Harvard Medical School
1542 Tremont Street
Roxbury, MA 02120
Phone: 617-442-3200, Fax: 617-442-3250
CHURCH OF SAINT IGNATIUS OF LOYOLA
28 COMMONWEALTH AVENUE, CHESTNUT HILL, MASSACHUSETTS 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 C. WRONSKI, SJ, ASSOCIATE
FRVEREEC@BC.EDU
LOFTUSKE@BC.EDU
JWRONSKI@SJNEN.ORG
552-6100
552-6100
552-6100
MICHAEL BURGO, DIR. OF MUSIC MINISTRY
TIMOTHY ZIMMERMAN, ASSOCIATE DIR.
OF MUSIC / ORGANIST
DIANE VALLERIO, OSF, DIR. OF OUTREACH
PATRICIA FAZZONE, ADULT SPIRITUALITY
RICHARD MOYNIHAN, BUSINESS MANAGER
ELIZABETH MCLAUGHLIN, ADMIN. ASSISTANT
BURGO@BC.EDU
ZIMMERTA@BC.EDU
552-6108
552-6114
VALLERIO@BC.EDU
552-6107
552-6128
552-6117
552-6102
FAZZONE@LAW.HARVARD.EDU
MOYNIHAR@BC.EDU
IGNATIUS@BC.EDU
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
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
LOWER CHURCH FRIDAYS 12:45 - 5:00 p.m.
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 10th grade. Students are confirmed in the
Spring of the 11th 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