Church of Saint Ignatius of Loyola
September 24, 2006
Dear Parishioners,
This past weekend was our September retreat at Eastern Point. And what a weekend it was! The
weather was spectacular. We had expected rain and it turned out to be glorious, especially the sunrises.
The Jesuit Retreat House at Eastern Point is one of the great gifts that the New England Province has to
offer people. The natural beauty is breathtaking, the silence is golden and the presence of God is palpable
in creation and in the prayer of the community who gathers. There were many “newcomers” for whom
this was the first retreat experience at EP. I know that they would confirm what a wonderful experience
this was.
This past Sunday evening, however, when I was sharing the experience with some of our
parishioners, one person commented that she assumed retreats were for “holy” people. She didn’t think
that a retreat like this would be for her. I was simply amazed since this person is one of the most
compassionate people whom I know who pours out her life in service of others. If anyone deserves the
gift of a retreat at Eastern Point, it’s her! But this comment made me think of how many others of you
wouldn’t consider taking a weekend to simply be loved by God, celebrating God’s many gifts in creation
and in your life. Believe me, you don’t have to be “holy” to make one of these retreats. You just need to
be human.
Although Eastern Point Retreat House has a full schedule of weekend and other retreats, the
parish retreats with the Jesuit Urban Center will take place April 27-29 (Easter) and September 14-16
(Autumn). If you don’t think this an experience like this is for you, think again!
Speaking of things “Spiritual”, I want to extend an invitation to parishioners who might be
interested in joining our Spiritual Development Commission”. It is this group that is involved in the
planning and execution of retreats and other activities. We are especially in need of new members for the
coming year. The Commission meets on the third Tuesday of the month. There’s frequently a dinner
invitation for that evening as well!
One of the things that the group will be planning is sessions on “Ignatian Prayer”. Although open
to anyone, these monthly sessions will be for those who may be interested in doing the Spiritual Exercises
in Everyday Life in the Fall of 2007. If you have any questions about this or the Spiritual Development
Commission, please contact me at the rectory.
I also want to take a moment to say thank you on this “All are Welcome” Weekend. Thank you to
all of you who choose to make St Ignatius Parish your spiritual home. We have a wonderful parish
community and I am always grateful for your presence and the many gifts you share with us.
In Christ
Rev. Robert VerEecke, S.J.
Pastor
The 25 t h Sunday in Ordinary Time
September 24, 2006
The Readings for October 1st The 26th Sunday in Ordinary Time are:
Nm. 11: 25-29
Jas. 5: 1-6
Mk. 9: 38-43
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Sunday, September 24, 2006
8:00 Dores Pires
10:00 Joseph James Thomas, Jr.
Noon Mass for the People
5:30 Anna Maria Badaracco
Monday, September 25, 2006
12:15 Anne Regolino
5:30 Jeffrey Kace
Pray forg
Tuesday, September 26, 2006
12:15 Mary Grealish
Wednesday, September 27, 2006
12:15
Catherine O’Brien
Friday, September 29, 2006
5:30 Gerard Stanton
Saturday, September 30, 2006
9:00 Phillip Bourgeois
4:00 Bernard J. Dwyer
Thursday, September 28, 2006
5:30 Todd Fouch
ALL ARE WELCOME WEEKEND!
SEPTEMBER 23RD /24TH
After each of the Liturgies, we invite you to come to the Friary Room for refreshments and to
meet your Parish Pastoral Council members, as well as representatives of the various
Commissions. This Welcome Weekend is for parishioners old and new.
E VENING PRAYER – Please join us
LITTLE ROCK BIBLE GROUP –
for prayer and song on Monday,
St. Ignatius Bible Study Group meets
October 2nd, from 7:15 pm – 8:00 pm in
on Wednesday evenings at 7:15 pm
the Lannon Chapel.
This simple
in the Lannon Chapel. We will be studying the Book of
Evening Prayer Service will be led by members of
Job. This story speaks eloquently of the mystery of human
our parish community and music ministry, and will
include a short reflection. It is a wonderful way to
end the day, and celebrate and renew our
community, and to begin our fall together.
suffering. Listen to God’s word in the midst of pain.
There is a $12 fee. The program begins 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:
Sept.30th (1 pm), Oct. 28th (1pm), Nov. 11th (1:00 pm), Nov. 18th (tba)
THIS WEEK’S CALENDAR
Sunday, Sept. 24th
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Communal Baptism – Noon Mass
Contemporary Music Ensemble – Upper Church
Just Faith – 2nd floor Rectory
4:30 pm
6:30 pm
Monday, “
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With Open Arms – Friary Room
Concert of Wedding Music – Upper Church
7:15 pm
7:30 pm
Tuesday, “
26th
Parish Life Commission – Rectory
7:15 pm
4:30 pm
7:15 pm
7:30 pm
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Children’s Carol Choir – Choir Room
Parish Choir Rehearsal – Friary Room
Young Adult Discussion Group – Rectory
Friday,
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Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament – Lannon Chapel
12:45 pm
OUTREACH MINISTRIES
SENIOR PARISHIONERS’ FALL FOLIAGE TRIP
WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 11TH
9:30 AM Off we go!
TO: HARVARD (via Routes 20, 27, 111/110)
TO: SHIRLEY (via Routes 110/111 and 2A)
TO: ST. IGNATIUS, by about 4:30 PM
COST: $32, which includes bus, admission to Fruitlands Museum and lunch
LUNCHEON CHOICES:
Boneless Baked Stuffed Chicken Breast or Baked Fresh Boston Schrod
RESERVATIONS: Call Sr. Diane at 617-552-6107 no later than Wednesday, September 27th;
please indicate your luncheon choice at that time. Please forward payment to Sr. Diane prior to the
day of the trip.
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.
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-for-Humanity 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
MARK YOUR CALENDAR! SUNDAY, OCTOBER 15 ...NEWTON WALK FOR THE WORLD (aka CROP
TH
Walk)...10k...beginning and ending at United Parish in Auburndale...registration at 12:30 pm with a 1:00
pm start...watch the bulletin for further info!
“WITH OPEN ARMS” –With Open Minds, Arms and Hearts - On Monday evening, September 25th 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: Who Do You Say That I AM” From Jesus to Christ – He’s come a long way
An inquiry program for non-Catholics
A welcome back for inactive Catholics
An updating for practicing Catholics
Leads into RCIA for those wishing to become Catholics
and Confirmation for those who are Baptized and have received Eucharist.
ST. IGNATIUS YOUNG ADULT COMMUNITY
FOR YOUNG ADULTS – Come to SEE! Scripture Explored and Experienced
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.
4th TUESDAY S HATTUCK S HELTER D INNER
AND
D ESSERT – Please contact Jim
Carroll (617-327-4519) if you would like to help serve diner 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 welcome 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,
September 26th. There is always a need for desserts. We really appreciate your help.
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 September on our Webpage:
http://BC.EDU/ST-IGNATIUS under upcoming events.
A CONCERT OF WEDDING MUSIC, open and free to all who are planning their wedding liturgy, will
be held on Monday evening, September 25th at 7:30 pm in the Upper Church, featuring members of St.
Ignatius’ Music Ministry.
CATHOLIC G AY AND LESBIAN CONCERNS
In an effort to facilitate conversation for our Gay
and Lesbian parishioners, as well as parents and
sharing, please contact Fr. Bob at the rectory or
robert.vereecke@bc.edu
family members of Gay and Lesbian Catholics,
TRANSPORTATION TO MASS ON
we are providing an informal context in which
WEEKENDS – Frequently we receive a request
people feel free to talk about their questions and
from parishioners for a ride to Mass on Saturday
concerns.
or Sunday. Anyone who would be interested in
If you are interested in coming
together for support, education and faith-
helping occasionally should call Sr. Diane at 617552-6107 or email: vallerio@bc.edu.
BOSTON COLLEGE REMEMBRANCE MASS – During the month of November the church prays for all
who have died. Rev. William Leahy, S.J. will celebrate a memorial mass for all deceased BC alumni on
Sunday, November 5th at 2:00 pm here at St. Ignatius. A complimentary reception with light refreshments
will immediately follow the mass. All BC alumni or families of deceased alumni are invited. Please
RSVP to Dianne Duffin at the BC Alumni Association 617-552-1171 or email dianne.duffin@bc.edu.
RELIGIOUS EDUCATION NEWS
RELIGIOUS EDUCATION REGISTRATION
FOR
A LL GRADES – Registration forms are available at
the back of the Church, as well as in the rectory (Monday to Thursday, 10:00 am – 7:00 pm; Weekends
9:30 am – 5:00 pm) or by contacting either Amy or Melisa in the Religious Education Office..
MINISTERS FOR FAMILY M ASS – Part of our Christian faith is a call to service. While we tend to see
this globally or as outreach to those who are vulnerable, service is also necessary to our own
community. Family Mass resumed on September 10, and we know that we are especially in
need of liturgy coordinators for that liturgy. We are also seeking Eucharistic ministers and
lectors for this upcoming year for the Family Mass. If you are interested, please contact Melisa or Amy in
the rectory office.
wonderful parish, as well as for us to get to
N EW F AMILY O RIENTATION – If you are
new to the parish, or if your first child is
know you more personally.
entering the Religious Education
R ED S OX TICKETS – Again this year, we are
Program for the first time this
offering the Religious Education Community the
year, on behalf of the Pastor, Fr.
opportunity to purchase Red Sox tickets for the
Bob VerEecke, S.J., we invite you to a New
last game of the regular season. The
Family Orientation after the 10:00 am Family
game is Sunday, October 1st at 2:05
Mass on Sunday, October 1st in the Lannon
pm, against the Baltimore Orioles. The tickets
Chapel.
This orientation will give you the
cost $45.00 each. Tickets will be sold on a first
opportunity to get to know a little more about
come, first served basis. Please contact Amy or
the parish and community life at our
Melisa.
DATE TO REMEMBER - SUNDAY, OCTOBER 1ST
DEDICATION OF
library.
THE
ELLEN HANLEY COLLECTION
Donations are most welcome.
OF
CHILDREN’S BOOKS for the Children’s
For more information, please contact Patricia Fazzone at
fazzone@law.harvard.edu.
BLESSING OF THE ANIMALS - Bring your pet to the parish at Noon to be blessed outside on the lawn
in commemoration of the Feast of St. Francis, the patron saint of animals
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
ELIZABETH MCLAUGHLIN, ADMIN. ASSISTANT
BURGO@BC.EDU
ZIMMERTA@BC.EDU
552-6108
552-6114
VALLERIO@BC.EDU
MOYNIHAR@BC.EDU
552-6107
552-6105
552-6103
552-6128
552-6117
IGNATIUS@BC.EDU
552-6102
CHAPMAAB@BC.EDU
FAZZONE@LAW.HARVARD.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.