29 t h Sunday in Ordinary Time - October 21, 2007
THE R EADINGS FOR OCTOBER 28 TH THE 30TH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME ARE:
Sir. 31: 12-14
Tm 3: 6-8
Luke 18: 9-14
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Sunday, October 21, 2007
10:00 L. Neal Atkins
Noon Bernard J. Dwyer
5:30 John P. Mulhern
Monday, October 22, 2007
12:15 Sadie & James Rooney
5:30 Daniel McAleer
Pray forg
Tuesday, October 23, 2007
12:15
Mary Deignan
5:30
Mary Sammartino
(Living) 91st Birthday
Wednesday, October 24, 2007
12:15 Daniel Sullivan
5:30 Bill Griffin
Friday, October 26, 2007
12:15 Maureen Micciche
5:30 Arthur Hong
Saturday, October 27 2007
9:00 Richard Sullivan
4:00 Augustino Laurenzi
Thursday, October 25, 2007
12:15 Beverly A. Martini
5:30 Anne Regolino
ST. IGNATIUS FAITH FORUM
Amazon.com and at bookstores should you
wish to purchase them.)
“WHAT DOES IT MEAN TO SAY I BELIEVE?”
To register for these chats, please phone the
rectory during regular hours (617-552-6102) and
leave your name and some contact information.
These informal conversations will take place by
the fireside at the pastor’s manse (130 Beacon
Street). There will be two chats on alternating
Wednesday evenings (October 24th and
November 7th) beginning at 7:15 and going until
about 8:45 pm. Both Fr. Bob and J.A. Loftus will
accompany the group conversation.
Excerpts from two recent books will focus the
conversation. They are Joan Chittister’s In
Search of Belief (Ligouri/Triumph, 2006, [Revised
edition]), and Timothy Radcliffe’s What is the
Point of Being Christian (Continuum, 2006).
Copies of selected chapters will be available at
the Rectory on Sunday, October 21st.
(Both
books are interesting and worth reading in their
entirety; they are both available through
SUNDAY MORNING ADULT FAITH FORUM
All are invited to join in conversation with our
presiders and other members of the St. Ignatius
Community every Sunday following the 10:00
am Liturgy. Beginning today, October 21st, there
will be an opportunity to share reflections on the
Scriptures, homilies, or other topics of interest in
our on-going Faith journey. Please join us for
this time, so that we may continue to grow
together in our call to know, love and serve God
and our neighbor.
PARKING
PARKING AT ST. IGNATIUS - Please note that we are permitted to use the parking spaces
adjacent to Williams Hall on Sundays and holydays when BC is not in session. The entrance
to the parking area is the very first right on Lake St, across Commonwealth Ave. Williams
Hall is the first building on the right.
PARKING SPACES behind the Church are reserved for staff who need to have access
and egress on Sunday morning. Also, space is needed for emergency vehicles and the
handicapped.
The strangers who sojourn with you shall be to you as the natives among you and you shall love
them as yourself; for you were strangers in the land of Egypt" (Leviticus 19:33-34)
October 21 - INTRODUCTION TO CATHOLIC SOCIAL TEACHING AND IMMIGRATION
What the justice tradition of the Church and recent pastoral letters of the US Bishops have to say about
the dignity and rights of migrants, the unity of families, national security and border control.
Speaker: Sr. Marie Prefontaine, SND, a distinguished educator in the field of migration theology and
pastoral care, has directed offices of immigrant and refugee ethnic ministries in both the Archdiocese of
Boston and the Diocese of Worcester. Sr. Marie has also served the USCCB in its Office of Pastoral Care
of Migrants and Refugees.
MINISTERIO PARA LA COMUNIDAD LATINA EN SAN IGNACIO DE LOYOLA
(MINISTRY FOR THE LATINO COMMUNITY AT ST. IGNATIUS
Lá Misa en Español: Los Domingos a las 12:00
en la Capilla Lanon. (Ultimo domingo del mes,
habra una misa bilingue en la Iglesia de arriba)
Estamos invitando a los miembros de la
comunidad Latina a organizar grupos de
oración, grupos de compartimientos de la Fé y
estudios biblicos inmediatamente despues de la
liturgia. Si alguien pudiera beneficiar del uso de
un misal que tiene las lecturas en los dos
idiomas, puede encontrarlos en la mesa a la
entrada de la iglesia.
ENSEÑANZA CATÓLICA Y LA
INMIGRACIÓN
Que enseña nuestra fe con respecto a la cuestión
compleja de la inmigración? Cual es la realidad
para millones de inmigrantes en nuestro pais?
Que quiere decir ser “indocumentado” or
“residente legal” bajo las leyes actuales.
Comenzaremos nuestra conversación sobre la
ensenañza católica de los derechos de los
inmigrantes así como las responsabilidades de
los paises con las historias de las escrituras y las
de los inmigrantes que viven entre nosotros.
Vengan a eschuchar lo que aquellos que han
conocido el exilio, desde los tiempos de
Abrahám hasta el presente, tienen que decir
sobre la dignidad, la familia, los derechos
humanas. Acompañemos para la primera
reunion de nuestra serie de presentadores,
diálogos, empezando el 14 de octubre y
continuando el 28 de Octubre y los 4 y 18 de
Noviembre a 1:30 en la Capilla Lanon.
DEMONSTRATION - On Saturday, October 27th, people from all walks of life will gather in 10 sites
around the country for regional demonstrations in support of bringing the Iraq war to an end. The
Boston Common event will be at 12 Noon. For more information, log on to www.justicewithpeace.org.
Carpools to the demonstration are leaving from Our Lady's parking lot 11:15 am. St. Ignatius
parishioners are welcome to join. If you have questions, contact Peter Metz at pmetz@alum.mit.edu or
617-964-8447.
4TH TUESDAY SHATTUCK SHELTER DINNER
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THIS WEEK’S CALENDAR
Adult Education Program – Friary Room
Immigration Program – Friary Room
Contemporary Music Ensemble – Upper Church
Just Faith – Rectory 2nd Fl.
“With Open Minds” – Friary Room
Parish Life Commission – Rectory
Children’s Carol Choir – Friary Room
Parish Choir Rehearsal – Friary Room
Faith Forum Conversations – 130 Beacon Street
Little Rock Bible Group – Lannon Chapel
Young Adult Discussion Group – Rectory 2nd fl.
Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament – Lannon Chapel
11:30 am
1:30 pm
4:30 pm
6:30 pm
7:15 pm
7:15 pm
4:30 pm
7:15 pm
7:15 pm
7:15 pm
7:30 pm
12:45 pm
UPCOMING – ONGOING
Boston College Home Football Games
Saturday, November 3rd - Florida State
Saturday, November 24th – Miami
“WITH OPEN MINDS” –On Monday evening, October 22ND at 7:15 pm in the Friary Room, we will
continue our 8 week program on the essentials of the Catholic faith. The topic this week is:
“Will Wonders Never Cease?
The ways in which we celebrate God’s action in our lives!
(Secraments)”.
An inquiry program for non-Catholics
Leads into RCIA for those wishing to become
A welcome back for inactive Catholics
Catholics and Confirmation for those who are
An updating for practicing Catholics
Baptized and have received Eucharist.
JAMAICA HELLO! Once again this year, we
are planning a parish trip to Jamaica to work
with our sister parish St. Anne's. The dates are
January 21st-28th. Parishioners are responsible
for their air fare (presently $400) and the cost of
food and lodging (approx. $300).
If you are
interested in finding out more about the trip,
contact the rectory (617-552-6102).
BOOK FAIR– On Sunday, November 18th from
8:30 to Noon, we will be hosting our 4th Annual
Book Fair in the Lower Church/Friary Room.
The St. Ignatius Commission for Faith
Formation invites you to purchase books for the
adults and children on your holiday gift list. All
selections, from religious books to bestsellers,
will be available at 20% off the retail price.
Please join us for this highly popular event.
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. Please call Fr. Bob at the rectory or
email frvereec@bc.edu for more details.
BANNS OF MARRIAGE are announced for MARIA VARELA AND MICKEY BUSH
EMERGENCY HOUSING NEEDED for a very reliable Newton family, members of our parish, to rent.
They are also available for house setting. Please call 617-513-6136.
MUSIC MINISTRY
All of our Music Ministry groups are welcoming in new members. Please contact Michael
Burgo for details at 617-552-6108.
EVER WONDER WHAT THE MUSIC WILL BE FOR MASS THIS SUNDAY? Now you can check out the Liturgical
Music programs for October on our Webpage: http://BC.EDU/ST-IGNATIUS under Music Ministry.
OUTREACH MINISTRIES
WINTER CLOTHING DRIVE: Our annual Drive will be October 27th/28th.
This Drive will help the Guests at Shattuck Shelter (both women and men) get
through the cold New England winter. WISH LIST: Winter coats and jackets
(gently used, clean and ready to wear, larger sizes); Sweaters and long sleeve tshirts (L-XXL); Boots (large sizes especially needed); Hats, gloves, scarves; Hand and
foot warmers; Fleece blankets (new or used and clean)
A SPECIAL NEED:
St. Francis House in Boston is blessed to have many student
volunteers during the academic year. However, when students are away from campus,
there a gaps in the volunteering at the day shelter that serves the homeless. There is a
great need for kitchen/dining room volunteers at these times: November 21st-25th;
December 10th-January 13th; and February 29th-March 9th. For more information
about
answering
this
call
to
service,
contact
Lynn
Campbell
at
lcampbell@stfrancishouse.org or 617-654-1212.
COMING:
November 10th: sign-up sheets, for food donations and volunteering, will be available for the
December 2nd Shattuck Shelter Holiday Meal.
November 17th: Christmas Gift Drive begins; ornaments will be on the tree in the Gathering Space
November 22nd: Thanksgiving Day collection to benefit St. Anne’s, Kingston, Jamaica
FAMILY FAITH FORMATION NEWS
PRE-SCHOOL – Our preschool program will
begin October 28th from 10:00-11:00 in the
Yellow Room (lower level of the rectory). The
format this year will be slightly different; our BC
intern Andrea has come up with some
interesting ideas that we will be sharing with
you shortly!
OUR PERSONAL SAFETY PROGRAM, which
is mandated by the Archdiocese for children in
grades 1-8, needs some assistance. At the
moment, we do NOT have enough teachers for
this program, which meets three times per year
to teach our children about physical and
emotional safety. If you are interested and can
help, please email Amy Chapman as soon as
possible. We are particularly looking for those
who are familiar with mandated reporting laws.
FIRST RECONCILIATION
AND EUCHARIST Parents of students who intend to receive these
sacraments this year should attend an
informational meeting on October 28 at 9am in
the Lannon Chapel. In order to plan effectively,
to keep accurate records, and to maintain
effective communication, we would ask that if
you cannot attend this meeting please be in
touch with our office so that we may supply you
with necessary information.
JACKSON SCHOOL - Welcome to our Open House, Wednesday, November 7th, 8:30am to
noon - Join with other St. Ignatius families who are part of the Jackson School family. The
Jackson School is a co-educational, private Catholic school, K-6 in Newton (200 Jackson Road).
Founded in 1967, Jackson School is a sponsored ministry of the Sisters of St. Joseph of Boston.
The school is accredited by the New England Association of Schools and Colleges.
In a Catholic environment, Jackson School offers academic excellence and an engaging curriculum
ranging from math and art to music and computers and from science and religion to Spanish and Latin.
For information, please call Sister Charlene Favreau, Director of Admissions, 617.969.1537 x222 or e-mail
to cfavreau@jacksonschool.org. See the Jackson School website at www.jacksonschool.org Need- based
financial assistance is available.
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 ALLAN LOFTUS, SJ. ASSOCIATE
CAP TEAM MEMBER
REV. JAMES F. MORGAN, SJ, EMERITUS
FRVEREEC@BC.EDU
LOFTUSKE@BC.EDU
JA.LOFTUS@BC.EDU
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
AMY CHAPMAN, FAITH FORMATION DIRECTOR
GERARD SLOAN, FAITH FORMATION STAFF
STEVEN CRIMALDI, FAITH FORMATION STAFF
RICHARD MOYNIHAN, BUSINESS MANAGER
JANE DEVLIN
CAP TEAM MEMBER
MARC GERVAIS
CAP TEAM MEMBER
ELIZABETH MCLAUGHLIN ADM. ASSISTANT
BURGO@BC.EDU
ZIMMERTA@BC.EDU
552-6108
552-6114
VALLERIO@BC.EDU
CHAPMAAB@BC.EDU
SLOANG@BC.EDU
MOYNIHAR@BC.EDU
552-6107
552-6103
552-6105
552-6105
552-6117
IGNATIUS@BC.EDU
552-6102
552-6100
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.
12:00 Misa en Espanol en la Capilla Lannon
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 PM
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.