April 27, 2008 – 6 t h Sunday of Easter
THE R EADINGS FOR 4TH – 7TH SUNDAY OF EASTER
Acts 1: 12-14
1Pt.4: 13-16
Jn. 17: 1-11a
Please Pray for
Sunday, April 27, 2008
10:00 Mass for the People
5:30 Ricardo Ramosa
Wednesday, April 30, 2008
5:30 Mary Dafarra
Thursday, May 1, 2008
12:15 Special Intention
Monday, April 28, 2008
12:15 Maureen Micciche
5:30
Jean Larkin
Friday, May 2, 2008
12:15 Judge Margaret C.
Scott
Tuesday, April 29, 2008
12:15 Pureza Nunes
5:30 Kathryn McElroy
Saturday, May 3, 2008
4:00 John E. Halpin, Sr. &
Mary V. Pedersen
THE ASCENSION OF THE LORD – THURSDAY, MAY 1ST HOLY DAY OF OBLIGATION
MASS SCHEDULE
WEDNESDAY, APRIL 30 TH
5:30 PM
LANNON C HAPEL
THURSDAY, MAY 1
12:15 PM
5:30 PM
UPPER C HURCH
UPPER C HURCH
ST
EASTER PARISH RETREAT
AT
EASTERN POINT, GLOUCESTER – This 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 members of the parish community. The retreat will be held
Friday, May 2nd to Sunday, May 4th. The cost for the weekend is $200 (all inclusive), with a deposit of $100 at
registration. If anyone is in need of financial assistance in order to attend, please let us know. There are still six
places available. Please register through the parish office 617-552-6102, or ignatius@bc.edu.
SUNDAY MORNING ADULT FAITH
AN EVENING OF SCRIPTURE REFLECTION - Join
FORUM -Share your thoughts on the
members of the Liturgy Commission for an evening
scriptures of the day and discuss some of
of scripture reflection on Tuesday, May 6th at 7:15
the critical issues of being a faithful Catholic. Each
pm in the Friary Room. We will be reflecting on the
Sunday, following the 10:00 am Liturgies, there will
scriptures for
be an opportunity to share in the contemporary
Pentecost.
Church. Why not join us for coffee and doughnuts
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THE CATHOLIC APPEAL – Handing on the Light of Christ – We still have $50,500 to raise before
we reach our parish goal of $85,500. Thank you to the 102 families that have already contributed. If
you have not yet given, please consider a gift today and help us meet our goal. Our parish will
receive 25% of all funds we raise above our goal. So each gift has the potential to increase parish revenue while still
supporting the ministries funded by the 2008 Catholic Appeal. The Appeal is to the Archdiocese what the weekly
offertory is to our parish. You can pick up information with pledge forms in the Gathering Space of the church, or
for more information, please visit www.bostoncatholicappeal.com or call 617-779-3700. Every gift matters. Thank
you.
BOOK DISCUSSION – The Camel Knows the Way” by Norna Kelly will be discussed in the rectory
living room at 11:15 pm on June 1st. Here are two excerpts from reviewers of the book on amazon.com:
“ I was very touched by this true story of an intelligent person struggling to come to terms with her past,
her family, grief, alcoholism, the material world and all the ills of everyday life”. Another said: “The author
presents a unique portrait of Mother Teresa. This is probably the only book where Mother Teresa is portrayed in
such a profoundly human, relational way. Our book group, comprised of (readers) in age from late 30s to 70s, gave
this book unanimous approval. All of us enjoyed the book, all for various reasons”. Please feel free to attend the
discussion on June 1st.
HAVE YOU CHANGED YOUR EMAIL? - If you have not given us an email address yet, or you have made a
change to your email, we would very much appreciate your letting us know, in order that we may keep our data
base up-to-date email: ignatius@bc.edu. Thank you.
34TH ANNUAL NEWTON MAYOR’S COMMUNITY PRAYER BREAKFAST - The breakfast will be held at
Boston College, McElroy Commons on Wednesday, May 21st at 7:30 am. The theme of this year’s event is One
Community of Faithful Citizens. St. Ignatius has reserved a table for the breakfast and would happy to have
parishioners who live in Newton join us. Just call the rectory at 617-552-6102 to reserve your place.
CATHOLIC GAY AND LESBIAN CONCERNS In
We
an effort to facilitate conversation for our Gay and
parishioners and visitors not
Lesbian parishioners, as well as parents and family
to leave their belongings in
members of Gay and Lesbian Catholics, we are
the pew when they leave to
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
strongly
urge
our
receive Communion. Please
take them with you.
OUTREACH MINISTRIES
7 DAYS TO GO! CONGRATULATIONS AND GOOD LUCK to all
who are participating in the Walk for Hunger by walking or
volunteering. And a big thanks to those who are supporting them by
sponsorship.
It’s not too late to register or sponsor TEAM
IGNATIUS or an individual walker. Registration materials are still
available on the Outreach Table in the gathering space and on bulletin
boards at church entrances.
Online registration (for walkers and
volunteers) and pledging can be done at www.projectbread.org.
Also, please sign your name on the poster at the Walk display in the gathering space,
whether you’re a Walker, a Volunteer or a Sponsor. We want to be with you in spirit and
to be justly proud of you for what you’re accomplishing to help bring relief to those who
are hungry.
SPRING/SUMMER CLOTHING DRIVE: Our annual drive for the Guests at
St. Francis House Day Shelter in Boston will be next weekend, May 3rd-4th.
The clothing that you donate will help to clothe over 150 poor and homeless
guests per week who seek clothing assistance. You can help by donating
laundered and gently used clothing. There is a need of the following items
for Shelter guests in sizes large though 6X. Remember – only spring and
summer clothing – no storage room at the Shelter! Collection boxes will be at each
church entrance.
• Spring, summer jackets
• New/gently used footwear
• Men’s casual short sleeve shirts
• Hooded sweatshirts
• Men’s shorts
• Backpacks/book bags
• Men’s jeans
• New men’s underwear
• Women’s jeans
• New men’s t-shirts
• New men’s crew socks
COR UNUM MEAL CENTER: Plans are in the making for us to make a return trip
to Cor Unum Meal Center in Lawrence to serve a Saturday night dinner. We hope
to schedule at least one night in June and another
(others) in August. Look for further details in
upcoming bulletins. Not quite sure what Cor Unum
is all about? Check out the website: www.corunummealcenter.org.
THIS WEEK’S CALENDAR
Sunday, April 27th
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Concert to Benefit Boston Healthcare for Homeless – Upper C.
3:00 pm
Contemporary Music Ensemble – Upper Church
4:30 pm
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Monday,
“
28nd
Confirmation Rehearsal – Upper Church
7:00 pm
Wed.
“
30th
Children’s Carol Choir – Choir Room
4:30 pm
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Sacrament of Confirmation – Upper Church
7:00 pm
“
Friday, May
2nd
Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament – Lannon Chapel
12:45 pm
ROSES FOR LIFE – The rose has long been a symbol of life and love. Once again, on the weekend of
Mother’s Day, May 11th, the Massachusetts Citizens for Life, through members of our parish
Respect Life Committee, will distribute silk roses after all the Masses. All proceeds will benefit
prolife work.
AN OPPORTUNITY TO BE OF SERVICE - From time to time, we receive calls from parishioners who
are in need of a ride to a medical appointment or medical procedure. We will begin to set up a list of
those who might, on occasion, be able to assist with this need. If you would care to be put on this list of
providers, please call Sr. Diane – 617-552-6107. Thank you.
MINISTERIO PARA LA COMUNIDAD LATINA EN SAN IGNACIO DE LOYOLA
(MINISTRY FOR THE LATINO COMMUNITY AT ST. IGNATIUS)
La Misa en Espanol: Los Domingos en la Capilla Lannon a las 12:00. (Ultimo domingo del mes, habrá una
misa bilingüe 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.
FAITH FORMATION NEWS
CALENDAR FOR THIS SEMESTER. Please note especially the following dates:
o
April 30th
Celebration of Confirmation
o
May 10th
Celebration of First Eucharist
CHURCH OF SAINT IGNATIUS OF LOYOLA
28 COMMONWEALTH AVENUE – CHESTNUT HILL, MA., 02467
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 (cada otro domingo 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.