April 6, 2008 – 3 r d Sunday of Easter
THE R EADINGS FOR APRIL 13TH – 4 TH SUNDAY OF EASTER
Acts 2: 14a, 36-41
1Pt. 2: 20b-25
Jn. 10: 1-10
Please Pray for
Sunday, April 6, 2008
8:00 Anna Walsh
10:00 Dorothy E. Reardon
Noon Ann O’Brien McDermott
5:30 John Hagerty
Monday, April 7, 2008
12:15 Sarah W. Griffin
5:30 Florinda Iantosca
Tuesday, April 8, 2008
12:15 Bonelli & Walsh Families
5:30 Edward Kuvin & Tamara
Wednesday, April 9, 2008
12:15 Henry Madrigali
5:30 Joanne Harris
Saturday, April 12, 2008
9:00 Grace Rita Duggan
Thursday, April 10, 2008
12:15 Joseph Mulligan
(Recovery)
Friday, April 11, 2008
12:15 Capobianco-Casaletto
Fam. & Judge Mgt. C. Scott
5:30 J. Philip Neilan
THE CATHOLIC APPEAL – Our appreciation goes out to all parishioners who have made a gift
to the 2008 Catholic Appeal. The Appeal is to the Archdiocese what the weekly Offertory is to
our parish. If you have not yet made your gift, please consider making a pledge this weekend.
For more information, please visit www.BostonCatholicAppeal.com or call 617-779-3700.
EASTER PARISH RETREAT AT
EASTERN POINT, GLOUCESTER –
THE SPIRITUAL DEVELOPMENT
COMMISSION OF ST. IGNATIUS
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 ten places available. Please
register through the parish office 617-552-6102, or
ignatius@bc.edu.
will be holding a general meeting
on Sunday, April 13th, at 6:45 pm in
the Rectory Conference Room. We
will be discussing new ideas for spiritual life in
the parish as well as hearing about how well we are
meeting the spiritual needs and desires of
parishioners. We are also seeking new members to
augment the breadth and depth of the Commission.
Everyone is invited to come to offer their ideas and,
especially, if you would be interested in becoming a
member of the Commission. We will meet to discuss
how we might go forward, when to meet regularly,
and what our identity will be. Please come if you can
and invite others whom you think would be
interested or helpful.
SALTATE ET JUBILATE (SJ DANCE) - SUNDAYS - 3:00 – 4:30 PM
Using sacred music, the dancer is invited to find the connection between body, soul and spirit.
Capitalizing on his dance and teaching experience from the past 30 years, Fr. Bob VerEecke S.J.
has developed a way of dance that helps those who love to dance and want to make a connection with their
Spiritual journeys. SJ Dance is rooted in the Jesuit principle of Finding God in All Things. ($10.00 per class)
Contact Jamie Huggins at blde.org or 617-552-6130 for more information. Classes take place at the Brookline
Academy of Dance Location: 136 Westbourne Terrace, Brookline, MA.
PARISH FINANCIAL RESULTS - The 2008 annual parish support program, The Pledge for the Greater Glory, is
currently underway. The goal of the annual support program is to have every parishioner pledge his/her
contribution to the parish for the 2008 calendar year. Contributions via this program are used to cover the
operating expenses of the parish, including staff salaries and benefits, utilities, and the cost of our liturgies,
including musicians. It is never too late to join the Pledge program. If you need a Pledge form, they are available at
the back of the church and online at: http://www.bc.edu/bc_org/prs/stign/.
Our financial performance over the past two months and since the beginning of our fiscal year in July has been
good thanks to your pledges. We ask that you continue to support the parish, and increase your support if possible,
to help us cover what we expect will be much higher operating costs over the remainder of 2008.
July 2007 - February 2008
Jan. – Feb. 2008
Operating Income
$819,214
$199,584
Operating Expense
$767,588
$201,575
Operating Surplus/(Deficit)
$51,626
($1,991)
ANNULMENT INFORMATION will be offered by the Metropolitan Tribunal and the Office of Life and Family
Ministries. You may desire to learn more about what the Catholic Church teaches about annulments, or you may
be interested in beginning the process. The following meetings are designed to offer basic information and provide
the opportunity to seek answers for any questions you may have. No registration is required. For further
information, or if you have questions, please contact Joanne Curry at 617-746-5820.
Wednesday, April 9th – 7:00 pm – Corpus Christi/St. Bernard Parish
Fr. Moore Hall, St. Bernard Church 1529 Washington St., West Newton
Tuesday, April 22nd – 7:00 pm – St. Julia Parish – 374 Boston Post Road, Weston
SUNDAY MORNING ADULT FAITH FORUM - Share your thoughts on the scriptures of the day and
discuss some of the critical issues of being a faithful Catholic. Each Sunday, following the 10:00 am
Liturgies, there will be an opportunity to share in the contemporary Church. Why not join us for coffee
and doughnuts after Mass (refreshments.)
BOOK DISCUSSION – On April 13th in the Rectory
Living Room at 11:15 am, there will be a discussion
of Michael Himes book, The Mystery of Faith. All
are welcome!
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
We strongly urge our parishioners and visitors not to
leave their belongings in the pew when they leave to
receive Communion. Please take them with you.
MARK YOUR CALENDARS! JOHN
BELL COMING TO SAINT IGNATIUS
Internationally known composer and
clinician John Bell will be coming on Friday,
April 18th to St. Ignatius and All Saints Church,
Brookline.
He is well known for his spirited
presentations on congregational singing and social
justice and his music is a part of our song repertoire
here at St. Ignatius. John will present at Saint
Ignatius at 2pm for those interested in musical
leadership, and at 7PM at All Saints Church on
Beacon St., Brookline, for a high energy evening of
singing and philosophizing open to all. Donation at
the door is $15 per session or $25 for both. We are
looking for someone who might be able to drive John
to Storrs, CT. after the evening session in exchange
for free attendance. Contact Michael Burgo at 617552-6108 or burgo@bc.edu.
OUTREACH MINISTRIES
SHATTUCK SPRINGTIME MEAL: Sign-ups continue this weekend for our Sunday, April 13th meal at
Shattuck Shelter.
Food donations and crew workers are needed. Sign-up sheets and reminder cards are on
the Outreach table in the upper church gathering space. Reminder: this is the last weekend for sign-ups!
ST. IGNATIUS HABITAT FOR HUMANITY PROGRAM –
PLEASE SUPPORT OUR TEAM. Continuing a parish tradition, a
hearty band of St. Ignatius volunteers will be donating their physical
labor at a Habitat for Humanity housing construction site in Dorchester
on April 24th. Habitat is a non-profit, ecumenical organization dedicated
to building simple, low-cost homes in partnership with low-income families in need of decent housing. You can
support the St. Ignatius team by signing up as a sponsor to help underwrite the cost of building materials. A
pledge form is available at the rear of the church, on the Outreach table. For information about joining a
future St. Ignatius Habitat working crew, contact Anton Finelli at afinelli@crmcx.com.
28 DAYS AND COUNTING!
Registration materials for the May 4th Walk for
Hunger are on the Outreach Table in the gathering space and on bulletin boards at church
entrances. Registration papers for volunteers are on the table, as well, as is a form for
monetary sponsoring. Online registration (for walkers and volunteers) and pledging can be
done at www.projectbread.org.
WE KNOW YOU’RE OUT THERE! Each year, many parishioners participate in the Walk for
Hunger with friends, family and co-workers. Since they do so, the rest of the parish family has no idea just
how many parishioners take part in this huge effort, aside from those who comprise TEAM IGNATIUS.
We’d like to know who you are!
Please, if you would, sign your name to the poster at the Walk display in
the gathering space. Just imagine how many miles and/or hours of volunteer service are completed and how
much money is pledged by St. Ignatius members!
FUNDRAISER CONCERT TO BENEFIT
BOSTON HEALTHCARE FOR
THE HOMELESS will be held here
at St. Ignatius on Sunday
afternoon, April 27th from 3:00 –
4:00 pm in the Upper Church. The
performers include the United
Parish of Brookline Chancel choir, conducted by
Susan DeSelms, with instrumentalists including
clarinet, harp and violin. Tickets are $20.00 and
all donations are tax deductible. The program
includes: Copland’s “In the Beginning, “The
Promise of Living”, also the clarinet concerto,
music from the Sacred Harp, other American
spirituals and solos for harp and violin. Boston
Healthcare for the Homeless provides services
365 days a year 24/7 for 70 sites in the greater
Boston area. These include shelter-based clinics,
hospital-based clinics, a medical respite facility
(McInnis House), a race-track clinic,
and
various outreach service locations through the
"Night Van".
Last year, BHCHP served
approximately 10,000 patients
BOSTON COLLEGE INSTITUTE OF RELIGIOUS EDUCATION AND PASTORAL MINISTRY & THE
CHURCH IN THE 21ST CENTURY CENTER will present a lecture, The Evangelizing Parish: Rhetoric
or Reality? with Allan Figueroa Deck, SJ at Gasson Hall, Chestnut Hill Campus Wednesday, April 9,
2008 from 7:00 - 9:00 pm, Reception to follow A major component of the mission of the church is to
effectively preach the Gospel, to make known and accessible the Gospel way of life. How real is the
evangelizing parish? How can the parish become what it is called to be?
Sunday, April 6th
Monday,
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THIS WEEK’S CALENDAR
Contemporary Music Ensemble – Upper Church
4:30 pm
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RCIA – Friary Room
7:15 pm
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Parish Pastoral Council Meeting – Friary Room
7:15 pm
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4:30 pm
7:15 pm
7:15 pm
7:30 pm
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Children’s Carol Choir – Choir Room
Parish Choir Rehearsal – Friary Room
Little Rock Bible Group – Lannon Chapel
Young Adult Group – 2nd floor Rectory
Friday,
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Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament – Lannon Chapel
PROJECT
WATERS
RACHEL—“COME TO THE
OF HEALING,” a post-abortion
healing retreat for women, will be held by the
Project Rachel ministry of the Archdiocese of
Boston, Saturday, April 12, 9 am to 5 pm. If you
or a loved one is seeking help with post-abortion
pain, please call Project Rachel at 508-651-3100
for
further
information
or
e-mail
help@projectrachelboston.com. All inquiries are
confidential.
12:45 pm
BOSTON
CATHOLIC
MEN’S
WOMEN’S CONFERENCES, 2008 -
AND
The
Women’s Conference will take place on Friday,
April 18th and the Men’s Conference will be on
Saturday, April 19th. Both Conferences will be
held at Boston College Conte Forman. For more
information, please call 617-977-0916 or
www.CatholicBoston.com
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.
TEACHING POSITIONS - NATIVITY PREPARATORY SCHOOL, founded in 1990 by the Jesuits, has
positions available, including a Full Time Salaried Math Teacher position for Grades 6-8, and a Full Time
Volunteer Spanish Teacher for 2008-2009. If you are interested in either of these positions, there is more
detailed information on these positions available on the table in the Gathering Space in the Upper
Church, or you may call Bisi Oyedele at 857-728-0031, Ext. 16 or boyedele@nativityboston.org.
FAITH FORMATION NEWS
CALENDAR FOR THIS SEMESTER. Please note especially the following dates:
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April 30th
May 10th
Celebration of Confirmation
Celebration of First Eucharist
PARENT CONVERSATION - Join an informal group to discuss children’s spirituality. We will converse
on how, as parents, we foster the spirituality of our children. The group will meet in the Lannon Chapel
on Sunday, April 13th from 9:00 am – 9:40 am.
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.