The 30 t h Sunday in Ordinary Time
October 29, 2006
The Readings for November 5th The 31st Sunday in Ordinary Time are:
Dt. 6: 2-6
Heb. 5: 1-6
Mk. 12: 28b-34
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Sunday, October 29, 2006
8:00 Mass for the People
10:00 Marjorie Milano
Noon Maria Cau Nguyen
5:30 Todd Fouch
Monday, October 30, 2006
12:15 Florindo Tomei
5:30 Michael Mellett
Pray forg
Tuesday, October 31, 2006
12:15 Daniel Sullivan
5:30 Audrey Gaquin
Wednesday, November 1, 2006
12:15
Sai Han Yuen (Recovery)
5:30
Mary Dafarra
Thursday, November 2, 2006
12:15 Bernadette Caney
5:30 Thomas J. Sullivan
Friday, November 3, 2006
12:15 Catherine O’Brien
5:30 Adalgisa DiGiacamo
Saturday, November 4, 2006
9:00 Special Intention
4:00 Joseph G. Dempsey
CONGRATULATIONS
THIS SUNDAY, OUR YOUNG PEOPLE AND ADULTS IN THE RCIA PROGRAM WILL RECEIVE THE
SACRAMENT OF CONFIRMATION IN OUR CHURCH AT THE NOON MASS. WE WISH TO EXTEND OUR
PRAYERS AND BEST WISHES TO ALL
Mark Your Calendars – The next
First Monday Evening Prayer will take
place on Monday, November 6th at 7:15
pm downstairs in the Lannon Chapel.
It will be an evening to commemorate
the deceased and the Book of the Dead will be
available for inscription.
“WITH OPEN ARMS” –With Open
Minds, Arms and Hearts - O n
Monday evening, October 30th at
7:00 pm in the Friary Room, we will continue our 8
week program on the essentials of the Catholic faith.
The topic this week is “What a Way to Go! Living
as a Catholic Christian in Today’s World.”
(Catholic Social Teaching)
O UR C HOIR IN PERFORMANCE AT THE JESUIT
URBAN C ENTER – On Saturday, November 4th, at
7: 30 pm our choir will join the choir of the Jesuit
Urban Center to perform the beautiful Duruflé
Requiem. A bus has been chartered to take
parishioners to the JUC from St. Ignatius. If you’d
like to reserve a seat on the bus, please call the office
at 617-552-6102. Driving direction available at
www.jucboston.org.
BOSTON COLLEGE HOME
FOOTBALL GAMES:
Nov. 11th (1:00 pm), Nov. 18th (tba).
JAMAICA TRIP – A number of our parishioners have expressed an interest in planning a service trip to Jamaica in
January. We have scheduled a follow-up meeting on Sunday, November 5th in the rectory. Anyone who would be
interested in finding out more about this trip is invited to attend.
WEDNESDAY , NOVEMBER 1ST FEAST OF ALL SAINTS - HOLY DAY OF OBLIGATION
MASS SCHEDULE
TUESDAY, OCTOBER 31
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VIGIL MASS – 5:30 PM – LANNON CHAPEL
WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 1ST – 12:15 PM – 5:30 PM UPPER CHURCH
SPIRITUAL LIFE OPPORTUNITIES
St. Ignatius offers many opportunities to develop your spiritual life through
prayer groups, retreats, days of prayer, etc., but sometimes people don’t think that they know enough
about prayer and spiritual direction to engage themselves in these wonderful experiences of personal and
spiritual development. So, why not take advantage of some of the ongoing and special opportunities
and see if they are for you?
PRAYER GROUPS – Meet with a group of your
fellow parishioners to reflect on Sunday
scriptures and share your faith. One group
meets at 7:00 am every other Tuesday morning
at the rectory. Most other groups meet on
weekday evenings at the Rectory. For more
information, contact Fr. Bob at 617-552-6110,
email: frvereec@bc.edu.
“GETTING READY FOR ADVENT:
PRAYING WITH THE ADVENT
SCRIPTURES” – with Fr. Bob VerEecke, S.J.
on Saturday, November 18th from 9:30 – 3:00 pm
at the Jesuit Urban Center. Watch the bulletin
for more details about these prayer days or
contact Fr. Bob.
SPIRITUAL C ONVERSATION – What’s it all
about? You may have heard that it’s good to
have a spiritual director, but are not sure what
that means. Why not come to a monthly
gathering of parishioners who are interested in
learning more about prayer and spiritual
direction. This is especially opportune for those
who might be interested in doing the Spiritual
Exercises in Everyday Life which will be held on
Tuesday evenings, November 21st and
December 19th at 7:15 – 9:00 pm. For more
information, contact Fr. Ken at 17-552-6113,
email: loftuske@bc.edu or Richard Moynihan at
617-552-6117, email:
moynihar@bc.edu.
MUSIC MINISTRY
EVER WONDER WHAT THE MUSIC WILL BE FOR MASS THIS SUNDAY? Now you can check out
the Liturgical Music programs for the month of October on our Webpage:
IGNATIUS under upcoming events.
ST. IGNATIUS YOUNG ADULT
COMMUNITY - 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@rcn.com.
http://BC.EDU/ST-
CATHOLIC GAY AND LESBIAN CONCERNS 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 faith-sharing, please contact Fr. Bob at
the rectory or frvereec@bc.edu.
THIS WEEK’S CALENDAR
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Sacrament of Confirmation – Upper Church
Contemporary Music Ensemble – Upper Church
Just Faith – Rectory
Noon Mass
4:30 pm
6:30 pm
Outreach Commission – Rectory Conference Room
7:00 pm
With Open Arms – Friary Room
7:15 pm
Parish Life Commission – Rectory
7:15 pm
Children’s Carol Choir – Choir Room
Parish Choir – Friary Room
Little Rock Bible Group – Lannon Chapel
Young Adult Discussion Group – Rectory 2nd Floor
4:30 pm
7:15 pm
7:15 pm
7:30 pm
Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament – Lannon Chapel
12:45 pm
OUTREACH MINISTRIES
THIS WEEKEND:
We’ll be having our annual winter clothing collection for the Adult
Guests at Shattuck Shelter. Marked boxes are at church entrances. If you forgot your donation,
you may bring it to the Rectory by 7PM on Monday! Thank you!
HELPING OUT THOSE IN NEED: The temperatures are dropping and we expect an
increase in the number of persons who come to us, seeking assistance with providing food for
their family. You can help by donating gift cards from Stop & Shop or Shaw’s/Star. $10 gift
cards are best. Bring your donation to the Rectory or drop it in the collection basket on the
weekend. We are very low on cards right now! Thank you!
NEEDED:
HABITAT FOR HUMANITY VOLUNTEERS AND
SPONSORS… We still need volunteers to join a team of St. Ignatius parishioners
that will be working at a Habitat site on Blue Hill Avenue in Dorchester on
Wednesday, November 8th. Energy and enthusiasm are the only requirements -- no
prior construction experience necessary. Spend the day working to “build hope by
building homes” in partnership with low-income families in need of decent housing. To sign up, e-mail
Anton Finelli at afinelli@crmcx.com. Don't know one end of a hammer from the other? You can be an
important part of our Habitat efforts by sponsoring our parish volunteers. Look for the sponsor sign-up form
on the table in the Gathering Space. Perhaps your business or firm would like to sponsor our Builders??
COMING: November 11th: Sign-up sheets go out for the December 3rd Shattuck Holiday Meal.
November 15th: Senior Parishioners’ Fall gathering, including an Outreach activity.
More
details to come!
November 18th:
Christmas Gift Drive begins.
Ornaments will be on the tree in the
Gathering Space.
November 23rd: The Thanksgiving Day collection will be sent to St. Anne’s, Kingston, Jamaica,
for the holiday needs of its parishioners. If you’ll be away and would like to make a donation,
please mark a check or cash envelope for St. Anne’s and drop it in the collection or at the
Rectory.
WELCOMING, HONORING & RECEIVING CHILDREN
Ellen Hanley Children’s Book Collection:
Blessing, Dedication and Reception
Sunday, November 5th at 11:15 am in the
Lannon Chapel
In memory of Ellen Hanley’s contribution to the
Family Mass Sunday liturgy, and to her faithfilled presence of teaching and love for our
children, we are building a collection of
children’s books which will become a lending
library for the children and adults of our parish.
You are invited to make a financial and/or book
contribution by bringing them to the St. Ignatius
Rectory by October 15th. Please join us in the
blessing and dedication on November 5th.
Book Group Discussion on Well Said:
Children’s Words of Wisdom by Sr.
Bridget Haase, Sunday, November 5th 8:45 a.m.
to 9:45 a.m. Second Floor Living Room: Rectory.
Led by Patricia Fazzone An exploration of the
topics of life, poverty, love, family, the future,
death and God as seen through the hearts and
eyes of children, this book is intended to open
our understanding of the gift of wisdom as it is
manifest in the children in our lives. An
invitation to read the work of a local author
whose website http://wonderwisdom.com/
will complement our discussion. Copies will be
available for purchase at St. Ignatius Rectory.
Whoever Welcomes a Child….A Ministry
of Welcome to the Families of Newly Baptized
Children begins this autumn at St. Ignatius
Church. The joys and blessings of a child’s
baptism is followed by the day-to-day challenge
of parenting and is a time for support and
community. If you would like to participate in
this ministry of welcome that might include a
phone call, conversation at liturgy, the sending
of a card or some other expression of welcome
during the weeks following baptism, please
contact Patricia Fazzone by leaving at note in
her mailbox at the St. Ignatius Church Rectory.
RELIGIOUS EDUCATION NEWS
FAMILY PHOTO A LBUM – Every few years, we assemble a photo album of all of the families
who participate in the Religious Ed Program for our own history and to help us tie together
names and faces. We are asking every family in the program to give us a copy of a recent family
picture which we will assemble into an album. Please write on the back of the picture your
family name and the names of all family members.
O PEN H OUSE – THE JACKSON SCHOOL, NEWTON- The Jackson School of Newton, a sponsored
ministry of the Sisters of Saint Joseph, serving students in grades K-6 welcomes to their Open House on
Wednesday, November 8th from 9:00 am – Noon. You are welcome to tour he school, see our students in
their learning environment and speak with parents. The Jackson School is located at 200 Jackson Road in
Newton. For information, please call Sister Charlene Favreau, CSJ, Admissions Director at 617-969-1537.
M OUNT SAINT JOSEPH ACADEMY will be hosting an Open House on Sunday, November 5th from
Noon – 2:30 pm. All 7th and 8th Grade young women and their parents are invited to attend. Mount Saint
Joseph, a private Catholic High School for young women, is sponsored by the Sister of Saint Joseph of
Boston. For information, please call Ms. Paula Blake in the Admissions Office at 617-787-7999 or
www.msja.mec.edu.
MOUNT ALVERNIA ACADEMY (Nursery – Grade 6) 20 Manet Road Newton, is sponsoring an Open
House on Sunday, November 5th from 11:00 am – 1:00 pm. For further information, please call Jodi Kerr,
Director of Development 617-527-7540, Ext. 206, or email: jkerr@mtalverniaacad.org.
CHURCH OF SAINT IGNATIUS OF LOYOLA
PHONE 617-552-6100
E-MAIL IGNATIUS@BC.EDU
FAX: 617-552-6101
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
REV. JAMES F. MORGAN, SJ, EMERITUS
FRVEREEC@BC.EDU
LOFTUSKE@BC.EDU
JWRONSKI@SJNEN.ORG
552-6100
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
MELISA MELNYK, DIR. RELIGIOUS EDUCATION
AMY CHAPMAN,
ASSOCIATE DIR., REL. ED.
PATRICIA FAZZONE, CHILDEN’S SPIRITUALITY
RICHARD MOYNIHAN, BUSINESS MANAGER
CAP TEAM MEMBER
BURGO@BC.EDU
ZIMMERTA@BC.EDU
552-6108
552-6114
VALLERIO@BC.EDU
MELNYKMA@BC.EDU
CHAPMAAB@BC.EDU
552-6107
552-6105
552-6103
552-6128
552-6117
FAZZONE@LAW.HARVARD.EDU
MOYNIHAR@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 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.