The 27 t h Sunday in Ordinary Time
October 8, 2006
The Readings for October 15st The 28th Sunday in Ordinary Time are:
Wis. 7: 7-11
Heb. 4: 1=13
Mk. 10: 17-30
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Sunday, October 8, 2006
8:00 Jose Maria DeCastro
10:00 Mass for the People
Noon Anthony Christopher
5:30 Lucy Bolotte
Monday, October 9, 2006
12:15 John Vincent Sweeney
5:30 Adele L. McGovern
Pray forg
Tuesday, October 10, 2006
12:15 Mary Mannix Slaughter
& Francis Mannix
5:30 George F. Foley, Jr.
(Recovery
Wednesday, October 11, 2006
12:15
Special Intention
5:30
Catherine O’Brien
Thursday, October 12, 2006
12:15 John & Gertrude Raftery
5:30 Audrey Gaquin
La Fiesta De Santa Teresa D’Avila
Queridos Parroquiales,
Para celebrar la fiesta de Santa Teresa D’Avila, hara
una misa en Espanol el Domingo, el 15 de Octubre a
las docey y media en la capilla Lannon. Esperamos
celebrar una misa en espanol cada mes para nuestras
parroquiales hispano parlantes. Si tiene preguntas,
haga el favor de llamar al padre Roberto. (617-5526110) o escribir (frvereec@bc.edu)
JAMAICA HELLO! – The parish is continuing to
explore the possibility of a service trip to Jamaica at
the end of January 2007. Fr. Peter McIsaac, S.J., will
be returning for a visit to Boston, and will be meeting
with anyone who might have an interest after the
10:00 am Liturgy on Sunday, October 15th in the
Lannon Chapel. Please let Fr. Bob know if you are
interested in finding out more about the Jamaica trip.
THE SPIRITUAL EXERCISES IN EVERY DAY LIFE
– Do you have any desire to make the
spiritual exercises of St. Ignatius,
integrating them into your everyday life?
Would you like to learn more about
Spiritual Direction? Would you like to
learn more about some of the ways of
praying that St. Ignatius used?
In
preparation for the Spiritual Exercises in Every Day
Friday, October 12, 2006
5:30 Barbara Lytle
Saturday, October 13, 2006
9:00 Malia & Drummond Families
4:00 Capobianco, Casaletto
Families & Judge Mgt. C. Scott
Life, which will be offered beginning in the fall of
2007, the parish is offering monthly gatherings on
prayer and spiritual direction, on Tuesday evenings,
October 17th, November 21st and December 19th from
7:15 pm – 9:00 pm. Please let us know at the rectory
if you would like to come and/or find more about
these evenings.
L ITTLE R OCK B IBLE GROUP – St. Ignatius Bible
Study Group meets on Wednesday
evenings at 7:15 pm in the Lannon
Chapel. We will be studying the Book of
Job. This story speaks eloquently of the
mystery of human suffering. Listen to
God’s word in the midst of pain. There is a $12 fee. The
program began on October 4th. For information, please
call John Dafarra at 781-899-9540 or to register, call the
rectory at 617-552-6102.
BOSTON COLLEGE HOME
FOOTBALL GAMES:
Oct. 28th (1pm), Nov. 11th (1:00 pm), Nov. 18th (tba)
THIS WEEK’S CALENDAR
Sunday, October 8th
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Contemporary Music Ensemble – Upper Church
4:30 pm
“With Open Arms” - Friary Room
7:15 pm
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Parish Pastoral Council Meeting – Friary Room
7:15 pm
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Children’s Carol Choir – Choir Room
4:30 pm
Parish Choir – Friary Room
Little Rock Bible Group – Lannon Chapel
Young Adult Discussion Group – Rectory 2nd Floor
7:15 pm
7:15 pm
7:30 pm
Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament – Lannon Chapel
12:45 pm
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OUTREACH MINISTRIES
OUTREACH MINISTRIES SIGN-UP WEEKEND will be October 14th/15th. Look for
materials and agency representatives in the gathering space of the upper church.
PLAN AHEAD! We’ll be having our annual winter clothing collection for the Guests at
Shattuck Shelter on the weekend of October 28th/29th. This will be a collection of winter clothing
only – gently used and clean sweaters, coats, warm jackets, warm pants, boots, gloves and scarves.
Reminder: 80% of the Guests are male.
IT’S NOT TOO LATE to pick up your registration envelope to do the Sunday, October 15th 10K (6.2
miles) Newton Walk for the World (aka CROP Walk) that begins and ends at United Parish of
Auburndale. Envelopes are on the table in the gathering space or you can register at the start of the
1PM Walk. You can also participate by sponsoring a Walker. Questions? Call Sr. Diane – 617-5526107.
WOULD YOU CARE TO JOIN THE ICE CREAM CLUB? Each month, a group of
dedicated parish volunteers serves dinner at Shattuck Shelter, including the great
desserts provided by members of our faith community. Dessert is topped off with ice
cream – a real treat for the Shelter Guests. Would you care to underwrite the cost of
one ice cream “order” this coming year? That cost is $80. If you’re interested, please
contact Sr. Diane by phone or email: 617-552-6107 or vallerio@bc.edu. Or drop your
donation off at the Rectory. Thank you!
ST. IGNATIUS HABITAT- FOR- HUMANITY
CALL FOR VOLUNTEERS!
Do you have a flexible work
schedule? Volunteers are needed to
join a team of St. Ignatius parishioners
that will be working at a Habitat-forHumanity construction site on Blue Hill Avenue
in Dorchester on Wednesday, November 8th.
You can do it! 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.
PARISH FINANCIAL SUPPORT
Have you signed up to participate in the annual parish support program yet? If not, please call
the rectory or stop by the table at the entrance of the church and pick up a brochure and sign-up
form for the “Pledge for the Greater Glory” program. This is the method that St. Ignatius Parish
uses to collect your regular contributions in support of the parish. You can contribute by credit
card, automatic bank transfers, or other means that you choose. 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.
Parish Financial results for July – August 2006
Operating income:
$142,985
Operating expenses:
$155,905
Operating surplus/(deficit):
($12,920)
“W ITH O PEN A RMS ” –With Open Minds,
Arms and Hearts - On Monday evening,
October 9th 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 “The Mass, Liturgy, Eucharist: Why
So Many Names? From Seder to Sacrament –
The Centerpiece of Our Faith! (Sunday
Worship)
V OICE
OF THE F AITHFUL - The Newton
Cluster of the Voice of the Faithful will meet at
7:15 pm on Tuesday, October 17th in the Lannon
Chapel. Our guest speaker will be Senator
Marian Walsh, who will address the topic of
finanical accountability in the church. All are
welcome. For information, please contact Steve
Sheehan at 617-783-6336 or email at
sheehan1777@aol.com
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,
http://BC.EDU/ST-
C ONCERT ANNOUNCEMENT – Our Cantor, Michelle Abadia, will present a vocal recital with
Catherine Grein, piano and Stephen Schiffman, clarinet. The program will feature works by Mozart,
Duparc, Schubert and Cole Porter, as well as Spanish language melodies on Saturday, October 14th at 7:30
pm at Glavin Chapel, Babson College, Wellesley Mass. A $20 donation will be requested at the door ($10
for students).
CATHOLIC G AY 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 faithsharing, please contact Fr. Bob at the rectory or
robert.vereecke@bc.edu)
A MEMORIAL SERVICE FOR JEANNETTE
NORMANDIN, SSA has been scheduled for
October 14th at 11:00am in the Paulist Center,
Park Street, Boston. If you would like to
contribute your thoughts, stories or photos to
be included in a “Special Tribute” to be
compiled by her niece, Chris.Normandin, her
email is hallnorm@comcast.net. Address is 61
Nonutuck St., Florence MA., 01062
TRANSPORTATION TO MASS ON
WEEKENDS – Frequently we receive a request
from parishioners for a ride to Mass on Saturday
or Sunday. Anyone who would be interested in
helping occasionally should call Sr. Diane at 617552-6107 or email: vallerio@bc.edu.
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.
Gifts and Graces: The Ministry of
Godparenting
Tuesday, October 17th , 2006 7:15 p.m. to 8:45
p.m. - Rectory
Every Godparent can benefit from an evening of
reflection on specific ways to journey with the
child parents have entrusted to your loving
presence. If you are preparing to be a Godparent
or would like to re-envision your ministry to
your Godchild, come to an evening which will
include the naming of your gifts. Deepen your
gifts as a sacred storyteller; pray for your
Godchild. Bring a picture and/or story of a
moment with your godchild.
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 on October 15th at the 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
INVITATION FOR NEW ALTAR SERVERS
We invite children in our parish, third grade and up, to join our altar servers program. Our altar servers
assist at the 10:00am Mass in the upper Church during Advent, Christmas Season, Lent, and Easter
Season. We will hold an introductory meeting and orientation on Sunday, October 15th in the Upper
Church from 11:15 to 11:45am. No experience is needed; we'll train you! If you have questions, please call
or e-mail Ed Dailey at 617.332.6987 supple_dailey@mac.com
SUNDAY O CT 15TH F IRST RECONCILIATION PARENTS M EETING for all 2nd grade students, as
well as those preparing to receive Reconciliation for the first time this year (Arts Based Program and
Class Based program). The Meeting will take place in the Lannon Chapel 9:00 am.
T HE P LACEMENT T EST
FOR A LL C ATHOLIC H IGH S H O O L S IN THE A RCHDIOCESE will be
administered on November 18th and again on December 9th. For registration forms and information on
test locations, contact your local Catholic High School, or the Catholic School Office at 617-298-6555.
Catholic education is a key to success. Nationally, more than 90% of Catholic high school graduates go
on to college and students learn Catholic morals, values and discipline to help succeed in life.
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
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
552-6107
552-6105
552-6103
552-6128
552-6117
CHAPMAAB@BC.EDU
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.