12th Su nd ay i n Or d i nar y T i m e
June 19, 2005
The Readings for the 13TH Sunday in Ordinary Time are:
2Kgs 4: 8-11
Rom. 6: 3-4
Mt. 10: 37-42
PLEASE PRAY FOR
Sunday, June 19, 2005
8:00 Mass for the People
10:00 Kathryn M. & John
Sweny
Noon Joseph Benson
5:30 David Scott Connolly
Monday, June 20, 2005
12:15 Florence MacLellan
5:30 John Capobianco
WITH GRATITUDE
Tuesday, June 21, 2005
12:15 Florence MacLellan
5:30 Margaret M. Shields
Wednesday, June 22, 2005
12:15 James P. O’Brien
5:30 Mary Dafarra
Thursday, June 23, 2005
12:15 Robert Casey
5:30 James Lally
Friday, June 24, 2005
12:15 Jean Marie Blake MacLellan
(Living)
Saturday, June 25, 2005
9:00 Special Intention
4:00 The Regolino Family
For the past three years,
Deborah has decided that it is time for her to
D EBORAH B L I C H A R Z has done
leave parish ministry, and will begin working
outstanding work as our Director of
for the Nativity School in Jamaica Plain as their
Religious Education. Deborah’s
Director of Development. Although Deborah’s
professionalism, leadership, energy
leaving is a great loss to the parish, we express
and creativity have made our
our profound gratitude to her for all that she has
program a model of religious formation for
done in the past three years and wish her well in
children and youth. Her commitment to the
her new ministry.
families of the parish has enhanced the life of
our community in so many ways, strengthening
bonds of friendship and offering so many
opportunities for personal and spiritual growth.
There will be a reception for Deborah
following the 10:00 am Masses today, June 19th.
We will also be honoring our Seniors who will
be graduating from high school this summer at
that reception.
We would like to extend a warm welcome to FR. MICHAEL LINDEN,
S.J., who will be visiting the parish this weekend. Fr. Linden is the
Special Assistant to the Provincial for Social and Pastoral Ministry.
THIS WEEK’S CALENDAR
Sunday, June 19th
Tuesday, “
Friday,
“
Contemporary Music Ensemble – Upper Church
4:30 pm
st
Spiritual Development Meeting – Rectory
7:15 pm
th
Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament – Lannon Chapel
21
24
12:45 pm
Religious Education News
Religious Education Office -- 617-552-6105
E-mail – blichade@bc.edu
THIS SUNDAY, JUNE 19TH IS THE LAST FAMILY MASS FOR THE SUMMER
R ELIGIOUS E DUCATION REGISTRATION
FOR 2005-06 We are already planning for the
fall, and 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, 617552-6105.
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
beginning June 12th 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 wait 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
will begin 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 (781-899-9540) or Sandy Christison (617325-3277).
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!
H ABITAT
FOR H UMANITY – Newton’s first
Habitat project is slated to begin this month. In
collaboration with other faith communities in
Newton, we’ll work to help finance and build
the duplex units Habitat has planned for 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.
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!
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)
and kitchen and Shelter help will be out on the
gathering space table the three weekends prior
to the cookout.
St. Ignatius Young Adult community
F OR Y OUNG A DULTS –
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.
A BLESSING
FOR
FATHERS
M AY G OD BLESS YOU AND GUIDE YOU IN YOUR
VERY SPECIAL ROLE AS A FATHER. MAY IT ALWAYS
BE FOR YOU A JOY AND A PRIVILEGE.
M AY YOU BE QUICK TO PRAISE AND SLOW TO FIND
F A U L T , AND MAY YOU BE WISE IN ALL YOUR
DECISIONS.
M AY YOU CHERISH YOUR CHILDREN FROM BIRTH
THROUGH ADULTHOOD, AS UNIQUE AND PRECIOUS
GIFTS FROM GOD.
M AY G OD REWARD YOU ABUNDANTLY FOR ALL
YOUR FATHERLY LOVE AND CARE.
M AY YOU ALWAYS LOVE AND FORGIVE THEM, A S
GOD LOVES AND FORGIVES YOU.
AND MAY GOD BLESS ALL OUR FATHERS WHO HAVE
GONE TO THEIR REST, MAY THEY FIND COMFORT
AND JOY IN THE ARMS OF THEIR H E A V E N L Y
FATHER. AMEN.
HAPPY FATHER’S DAY
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)
•
Bottled water (Gallon size
and 8 or 12 ounces for
drinking
•
Manila folders
•
Giveaways ( tee shirts,
pens water bottles,
sunscreen)
•
Samples of lotions, soaps, •
Crayons and coloring books
•
Toothbrushes (Children and
Adults)
•
Mouthwash, floss or
anything relating to dental
hygiene
•
Large pampers
•
Baby Pull ups
•
Scanner
•
Digital Camera
•
Camcorder
•
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
DEBORAH BLICHARZ, DIR. OF RELIGIOUS ED.
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
BLICHADE@BC.EDU
VALLERIO@BC.EDU
552-6105
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