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The Readings for Sunday, February 12 th The 6 th Sunday in Ordinary Time are:
Lv. 13: 1-2
1Cor. 10: 31-11
Mt. 1: 40-45 g
P l e as e Pr ay f or g
Sunday, February 5, 2006
8:00 Mass for the People
10:00 Therese Herrington
Noon The Griffin Family
5:30 Bill Dawkins
Monday, February 6, 2006
12:15 Anne Marie Nolan
5:30 Therese Butty Macheret
Tuesday, February 7, 2006
12:15 Carol Bowdring
5:30 Joseph J. & Mary F. Tarka
Wednesday, February 8, 2006
12:15 Mary Mannix Slaughter
& Francis Mannis
5:30 Robert Moynihan
Thursday, February 9, 2006
12:15 Kurt & Edward Sittler
5:30 Katherine H. Cadigan
Friday, February 10, 2006
12:15 Adele L. McGovern
5:30 Mary Elizabeth Petitti
Saturday, February 11, 2006
9:00 Tobey O’Mahney
4:00 Maria Ambruzini Lorenzoni
J e s u i t J u b i l e e Y e a r
N OVENA OF G RACE in Honor of St. Francis
Xavier on the 500 th Anniversary of his birth,
March 4-12 offer participants the opportunity to “pray with
Ignatius of Loyola”, using scripture and imagination. The day will finish with a simple prayer service incorporating the themes of the
Novena of Grace.
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4 TH – “F
OR THE
G
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LORY
OF G O D ” – a dance/theater performance inspired by the
Spiritual Exercises of St. Ignatius with musicians from the Jesuit
Urban Center, Holy Cross
College, and St. Ignatius Church, and dancers from the Boston
Liturgical Dance Ensemble at 7:30 pm at the
Church of the Immaculate Conception, 775
Harrison Avenue, Boston. The parish will offer bus transportation to anyone who would like to attend the performance. The Immaculate has a long tradition of celebrating the Novena of
Grace, and we would like to begin this special
Novena there this year.
During the rest of the Novena , there will be an opportunity to pray the Novena prayers during all the liturgies at St. Ignatius. There will also be a special Lenten Day of Prayer at the
Jesuit Urban Center on Saturday, March 11 th from 9:30 - 3:00 pm. This day of reflection will
A NNUAL L ENTEN R ETREAT AT E ASTERN
P O I N T , G LOUCESTER
M ARCH –24 – 26 TH – T h i s annual retreat is an opportunity to enter more deeply into the mystery of God’s love for us.
With directors from the Spiritual
Development Commission, you will have an opportunity for spiritual conversation, silent prayer and gatherings of prayer and worship with the parish community, as well as members of the Jesuit Urban Center. The retreat will be held Friday, March 24 th to Sunday, March 26 th .
The cost for the weekend is $185 (all inclusive) with a deposit of $85 at registration. If anyone is in need of financial assistance in order to attend, please let us know. Please register through the parish office 617-552-6102 or ignatius@bc.edu
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February 1, 2006
Dear Parishioners,
As you read this week’s letter, I will be at our sister parish in Kingston, Jamaica celebrating Eucharist with this parish community that has a long history with our parish and the Jesuit community. I am anxious to meet first hand the members of this parish whom I have heard so much about from their pastor, Fr. Peter McIsaac, S.J. One of the experiences I expect to have is a greater sense of the Catholic community to which we belong. It is so easy to forget that we belong to a universal church which has many different cultural expressions. I also expect to be moved by the ministry of my brother Jesuits who serve the people of Jamaica. As you know, it is our common heritage of the Spiritual Exercises of St. Ignatius that motivates us Jesuits to work for the kingdom of God and for the greater Glory of God.
Speaking of “The Greater Glory of God”, I am hoping that you will be able to come to a performance of this dance/theater piece, inspired by the Spiritual Exercises, that I created over 15 years ago. It will take place at another “sister” church, the Church of the Immaculate Conception in the South End, on Saturday evening, March 4 th at 7:30 pm. Coming to the Immaculate for this evening would be a wonderful way for you to begin the season of Lent, as well as a very graced time at the beginning of the Novena of
Grace in honor of St. Francis Xavier on the 500 th anniversary of his birth. I would like to do everything in my power to get as many St. Ignatius parishioners to come to the
South End and the beautiful Church of the Immaculate for an evening of prayer, music and dance, with yours truly as St. Ignatius. I strongly feel that this Novena of Grace during this Jesuit Jubilee year will be a time of extraordinary grace and renewal for our parish and for each of you personally. The reason we are beginning the Novena at the
Immaculate is that is has a long tradition of being the most popular Church in Boston for the Novena. I am told that busses from all over used to line Harrison Avenue bringing hundreds of people from all over the city!
In light of that experience, we will provide bus transportation for you from St.
Ignatius if that would make your attending more convenient. I would ask that you call the rectory (617-552-6102) to let us know if you will be attending the performance and if you would like transportation to the South End.
As I journey to Jamaica to visit St. Anne’s, know that I will hold you all in prayer and deep affection.
Sincerely,
Fr. Bob

T H I S W E E K ’S C A L E N D A R
Sunday, February 5 th Contemporary Music Ensemble – Upper Church
Monday, “ 6 th RCIA – Friary Room
Tuesday, “ 7 th Liturgy Meeting - Rectory
Wed. “ 8 th Children’s Carol Choir – Choir Room
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Parish Choir Rehearsal – Friary Room
Little Rock Bible Group – Lannon Chapel
Young Adult Discussion Group – Rectory
Thurs. “ 9 th Yoga Class – Friary Room
Friday, “ 10 th
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Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament – Lannon Chapel
Yoga Class – Friary Room
4:30 pm
7:00 pm
7:15 pm
4:30 pm
7:15 pm
7:15 pm
7:30 pm
12:30 pm
12:45 pm
5:30 pm
O u t r e a c h M i n i s t r i e s
VALENTINE’S DAY IS COMING…
AND SO IS OUR
“BE THEIR VALENTINE”
AT-THE-DOOR COLLECTION
TO PROVIDE WEEKDAY LUNCHES
FOR THE 650+ GUESTS AT
ST. FRANCIS HOUSE
BOSTON
SATURDAY/SUNDAY
FEBRUARY
11TH/12TH
DO YOU REMEMBER … so you making sacrifices during Lent might fill up your “Rice Bowl?”
Well, Rice Bowls are still around – in fact, they’re
31 years old! We’ll be participating in Catholic
Relief Services’ Operation Rice Bowl campaign again this year. Rice Bowls (with a new, easier-toput-together design!) and Home Calendar Guides
(with some great recipes) will be on tables in the gathering space and outside the Lannon Chapel beginning February 25th. Other materials, including Stations of the Cross and Lenten Prayer
Eggs, will also be available. And check out the
ORB redesigned and updated website that includes an interactive global map showing where contributions are put to work: www.crs.org/orb . Throughout Lent, PRAY,
FAST, LEARN AND GIVE through Operation
Rice Bowl.
90 DAYS AND COUNTING!
May 7th is the date for the Project Bread
Walk for Hunger! Mark your calendar and keep an eye out for more information in the bulletin. Not too soon to start planning and training!
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AY AND
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ESBIAN
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ONCERNS 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

General Reminders
B OOK D I S C U S S I O N – On
Sunday, February 25 th , after the
10:00 am Liturgy, there will be a discussion of the book, Honoring the Body, by
Stephanie Paulsell. Copies of the book are available through the local library system, or may be purchased inexpensively online at amazon.com “new and used” books. The discussion will take place in the rectory sunroom on the 2 nd floor. All are welcome.
S HADOW B OXING T HEATRE W ORKSHOP is presenting a staged-reading of Deborah
Valianti’s play, “Too Many Willies” , Monday,
February 6 th 7:30 pm, Devanaughn Theatre, located in the Piano Factory, 791 Tremont St., in the South End. This new work, originally read by the St. Ignatius Women & Spirituality Book
Club, is a gender-bending exploration of the nature and source of art and inspiration, and the effects of marketplace sensibilities upon the artist. For further information and directions, contact Deborah Valenti at 617-782-3838.
“C OME TO THE W ATERS OF H EALING ” D AY – On Saturday, February 11 th , the Project Rachel
Ministry of the Archdiocese will sponsor a one-day retreat to help women hurting from past abortions experience the personal love of Christ and find hope for healing. The format will offer a loving and confidential environment to share scriptural stories of Christ’s healing love, and spend quiet time in prayer before God. Reconciliation will be available. The program begins at 9:00 am and concludes with a
Mass at 4:00 pm. For more information, please contact Project Rachel at 508-651-3100 or help@projectrachelboston.com
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R ED W ORSHIP H YMNALS – As you may have noticed, we have acquired some newer WORSHIP hymnals for the church, and we have removed many of the most worn ones. If you would like to take home an old Worship hymnal, they are available in the rectory vestibule. Though the readings are from the old translation, they may be helpful for your preparations for Sunday liturgy. Take them away!
All of our Music Ministry Ensembles are seeking new members. Please check the bulletin boards for details, or the webpage at http://www.bc.edu/bc_org/prs/stign/music_ministryhtml or contact Michael Burgo at 617-552-6108 or burgo@bc.edu
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ELECTIONS for the Upper Church liturgies for the month of February can be viewed on our website at http://www.bc.edu/bc_org/prs/stign/calendar.html
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L ITTLE R OCK B IBLE S TUDY
F IRST S AMUEL , S ECOND S AMUEL
St. Ignatius Bible Study meets on Wednesday evenings at 7:15 pm in the Lannon Chapel. We will be studying First Samuel, Second Samuel. Israel’s struggle to understand herself as God’s people is told through the emergence of Samuel, Saul, David and Solomon. This study is a good background for understanding the prophets. For more information, please call John Dafarra at 781-899-9540, call the rectory to register or mail in the registration form below. The fee is $14 and the program will begin on
February 8 th .
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T HE S ACRAMENTS
B APTISM
Adults are baptized at the Easter Vigil as part of the Rites of Christian Initiation for
Adults. Infant and child baptisms are by arrangement.
F IRST E UCHARIST
Preparation occurs in Grade 2 and includes classes, retreat and home instruction.
C
ONFIRMATION
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.
M
ATRIMONY
Must be registered as a parishioner six months prior to beginning Marriage
arrangements .
R ECONCILIATION
Saturdays 3:15 - 3:45 PM Upper Church or by arrangement
Thursdays 11:45 – 12:15 Lower Church (during the Academic year)
A NOINTING OF THE S ICK by arrangement