The 21 s t Sunday in Ordinary Time–August 27, 2006
The 22 n d Sunday in Ordinary Time – Sept. 3, 2006
The Readings for September 3rd , The 23rd Sunday in Ordinary Time are:
Dt. 4: 1-2
Jas. 1: 17-18
Mt. 7: 1-8
The Readings for September 10th , The 24th Sunday in Ordinary Time are:
Is. 35: 4-7
Jas. 2: 1-5
Mt. 7: 31-37
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Sunday, August 27, 2006
8:00 Robert K. Burns
10:00 Mass for the People
Noon John F. Cooney
Monday, August 28, 2006
12:15 Paul West (Healing)
5:30 Todd Fouch
Sunday, September 3, 2006
10:00 Mass for the People
Noon Filomena Morrisino
5:30 Anthony & Vera Taylor
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Tuesday, August 29, 2006
12:15 Paul Brady
5:30 John Capobianco
Thursday, August 31, 2006
5:30 Martin Gately
Wednesday, August 30, 2006
12:15 Elvira Cedrone
5:30 Mary Gately West
Monday, September 4, 2006
12:15 William F. Doherty
Tuesday, September 5, 2006
5:30 Carolyn West (Living)
Thursday, September 7, 2006
12:15 Special Intention
5:30 Michael West (Living)
EASTERN POINT RETREAT - WE HAVE JUST A
FEW OPENINGS LEFT “FINDING
GOD IN ALL THINGS”- Seeing
through the eyes of Jesuit poet, Gerard
Manley Hopkins. In a spectacular
setting on the Atlantic Ocean, enjoy some time for
prayer and reflection with parishioners from St.
Ignatius and the Jesuit Urban Center on September
15th – 17th, with Fr. J. A. Loftus, S.J. and Fr. Bob
VerEecke, S.J. This is the only parish weekend
retreat for the fall at Eastern Point. The cost of the
Friday, September 1, 2006
5:30 Maryanne West
Saturday, September 2, 2006
4:00 Mrs. Ellen G. Hanley
Friday, September 8, 2006
12:15 Adele L. McGovern
5:30 Mary Dafarra
Saturday, September 9, 2006
9:00 John L. Rudser
weekend is $190. Please call the rectory to register,
617-552-6102.
“With Open Arms”
“Come and Journey with Us!”
On Monday evening, September 11TH at 7:15 pm in
the Friary Room, we will initiate an 8 week
program on the essentials of the Catholic faith.
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.
This Bulletin is for two Weeks. The next new Bulletin will be on Sunday, Sunday, September 10th
THIS WEEK’S CALENDAR
Sunday, August 27th
th
Contemporary Music Ensemble – Upper Church
4:30pm
Parish Life Commission Meeting – Rectory
7:5 pm
Tuesday, “
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Wed.,
30th
Little Rock Bible Group
7:15 pm
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YAG Discussion – Rectory
7:30 pm
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Friday, Sept. 1
st
Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament – Lannon Chapel
12:45 pm
---------------------------------Sunday, Sept. 3rd
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Tuesday, “
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Contemporary Music Ensemble - Upper Church
4:30 pm
Liturgy Commission Meeting – Rectory
7:15 pm
Wed.,
“ 7th
Little Rock Bible Group
7:15 pm
Wed.,
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YAG Discussion – Rectory
7:30 pm
Friday,
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25th
Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament – Lannon Chapel
12:45 pm
LABOR DAY – SEPTEMBER 4TH
THERE WILL BE ONE MASS AT 12:15 PM.
THERE WILL BE NO 5:30 PM MASS
OUTREACH MINISTRIES
THANK YOU for
your donations to our back-to-school items drive for
participants in Julie’s Family Learning Program, South Boston.
If you forgot your
donations, please bring them to the Rectory as soon as possible.
25TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE UNITED NATIONS INTERNATIONAL WORLD PEACE DAY - please join us
Thursday evening, September 21st here at St. Ignatius as we join hands, hearts and voices lifted
in prayer and song for peace in our hearts and peace within and among world nations. All are
welcome. More details to follow, but please mark your calendars. Now more than ever, we
need to come together as a community seeking peace.
SPIRITUALITY IN THE PUB, a monthly Catholic conversation group, will meet on Monday, August 28th, on the
topic “Jewish-Christian Relations”, presented by Rev. Walter H. Cuenin, Catholic Chaplain at Brandeis
University. All are welcome, Jewish friends, family and colleagues are cordially invited to this
event – 6:00 pm dinner on your own and pre-program conversation, 7:00 – 9:00 pm at the Harp
& Bard Pub, 1099 Dorchester Avenue, Dorchester (corner of Dorchester Ave and Savin Hill –
three blocks from the Savin Hill Red Line T station – Ashmont line). Contact Dr. Jackie Steward
for more information at 617-542-6440, Ext. 143.
TRANSPORTATION
TO
M ASS 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 617-552-6107 or email: vallerio@bc.edu.
HAVE YOU HAD A RECENT (OR NOT SO RECENT) CHANGE OF EMAIL
ADDRESS OR TELEPHONE NUMBER? - We are finding, more and more, that we have
invalid email addresses and/or telephone numbers on the parish database. If you have
made a change, please inform us of that, so that we may update our information. Just use
the parish address, ignatius@bc.edu, and note, with your name, that this is a new address or phone
number. Do the same thing for a telephone number change or by a call. Thank You.
R EGINA C LERI , the residence for retired priests of the Archdiocese, is seeking the services of a
professional nurse (or nurses) at its facility located at 60 William Cardinal O’Connell Way in Boston.
Competitive wages, excellent benefits and parking are offered in a very pleasant atmosphere. Kindly
contact Ms. Mary Hanlon, RN, Director of Nursing at 617-523-2022.
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 faith-sharing, please contact Fr. Bob at the
rectory or robert.vereecke@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 September on our Webpage:
http://BC.EDU/ST-IGNATIUS under upcoming events.
A CONCERT OF WEDDING M USIC, 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.
Give us good Lord the grace to work for the things we pray for.
Thomas More+
RELIGIOUS EDUCATION NEWS
R ELIGIOUS E DUCATION REGISTRATION
FOR
A LL GRADES – Registration forms are
ARE YOU CALLED TO SHARE YOUR FAITH
W ITH O UR Y OUNG PEOPLE?
Being a
available at the back of the Church, as well as in
catechist is a ministry of seeing faith through the
the rectory (Monday to Friday 10:00 am – 7:00
eyes of the young, as well as passing on your
pm; Weekends 9:30 am – 5:00 pm) or by
faith experience to others. We are currently in
contacting either Amy or Melisa in the Religious
need of catechists for all grade levels. If you are
Education Office. Registering early helps us to
interested, contact Amy or Melisa for more
plan better for next year, so please consider
information. If not you, then who?
doing so before the end of the summer!
MINISTERS FOR FAMILY MASS – Part of our Christian faith is a call towards 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 resumes on September 10, and we already 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.
P RE S CHOOL C ATECHIST N E E D E D – We are looking for several caring
volunteers to serve as Catechists for our Pre School program. The program meets
during the 10:00 am Liturgy in the rectory. The program serves the needs of children ages three and
older with simple games, crafts, songs and bible stories. Please contact Melisa or Amy if you are
interested.
IMPORTANT DATES IN RELIGIOUS EDUCATION:
Family Mass Resumes
September 10th
Parent Meeting
September 10th at 11:00 am in the Lannon Chapel
Catechist Training
September 10 at 11:00 am in the Friary Room
FIRST DAY OF RELIGIOUS EDUCATION CLASSES
Traditional Program, Grades K-11
September 17
Pre-School Program
September 24
Arts-Based Program
September 24
Social Justice Initiative
September 24
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.