November 30, 2014

N O V E M B E R 30, 2014
T H E F IR S T S U N D A Y
OF ADVENT
THE READINGS FOR THE SECOND SUNDAY OF ADVENT ARE:
IS.40: 1-5
2PT. 3:8-14
MK. 1: 1-8
Please Pray for
Sunday, November 30, 2014
10:00 Sean Curtin
10:00 (F) Helen Reynolds
Noon Catherine Miskuly
Noon (Sp)Ligorio y Gustavo Muros
5:30
Mary Dafarra
Tuesday, December 2, 2014
5:30
Cosmo Camascio
Friday, December 5, 2014
12:15 Arthur Deep (Living)
5:30 Mary Anne, Mary &
Arlene Bowdring
Saturday, December 6, 2014
9:00 George Engdahl
4:00 Robert K.Burns
Sunday, December 7, 2014
8:00 William F. Bennett
10:00 Frederick LaSalle
Noon Dorothy Gilardone
Noon Sp. Lorena Collodo, In
Honor of Our Lady of Joliqolia
5:30 Patrick J. Bowdring
Wednesday, December 3, 2014
12:15 David Cordes
5:30 Theresa Bourque
ONE BOOK, ONE PARISH
Many of us in the parish were so moved by Pope Francis' Joy of the Gospel that the Pastoral
Council decided it would like to invite the whole parish to read it together over the next five
months. The second Sunday of each month, from December through April, will be Joy of the
Gospel Sunday. You can purchase copies of The Joy of the Gospel from
http://www.usccb.org or from Amazon. You can also download a free copy from the Vatican
website, http://w2.vatican.va/content/francesco/en/apost_exhortations/documents/papafrancesco_esortazione-ap_20131124_evangelii-gaudium.html. We also have created a page on
Facebook where you can add comments about the document as we read it together. Here is the
link: https://www.facebook.com/StIggysBC.
To help you pray and reflect with The Joy of the Gospel, we will be providing discussion
questions in the bulletin over the next five months. This week, we invite you to begin your
reading with these questions: In December we will be reading the Introduction and Chapter 1.
There will be a variety of opportunities for you to share your thoughts with other parishioners.
These will be outlined in the coming weeks.
1. How often do I experience the joy of the Gospel? How can a desire to protect my personal interests,
concerns, and possessions inhibit this joy?
2. What is my most recent encounter with God’s love? How does it give meaning to my life?
3. Pope Francis says the task of evangelization is “the source of authentic personal fulfillment.” Is that
how you view evangelization? Why or why not?
4. Can you recall a time when you accomplished something wonderful, only to realize that God was at
work and he enabled your success? How often do you tackle a difficult task, knowing that God will be at
your side to help you succeed?
5. How can I help my parish reach out to those who have not found faith in Jesus? Can I recount any
recent success in bringing someone outside the faith to St. Ignatius?
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Dear Parishioners,
I'm sure by now you have heard of the parish initiative, One Book One Parish, which invites all of to read
and en-joy together Pope Francis' Joy of the Gospel. It's a very rich document, but I want to quote one
section in particular.
Goodness always tends to spread. Every authentic experience of truth and goodness seeks by its very
nature to grow within us, and any person who has experienced a profound liberation becomes more
sensitive to the needs of others. As it expands, goodness takes root and develops. If we wish to lead a
dignified and fulfilling life, we have to reach out to others and seek their good. In this regard, several
sayings of Saint Paul will not surprise us: "The love of Christ urges us on."
I find these words of Pope Francis very "appealing" as we "urge" you to support our Annual Appeal. The
goodness of our parishioners and the Spirit's work is so evident in our liturgies, our faith formation,
spiritual life and outreach. The reality, of course, is that your "goodness" is what makes all of this
possible. Without your willingness to support your parish with your presence, your participation in
parish programs and your financial support, we would simply not be able to do all that we do.
Each year at this time, we ask you to consider how you are able to financially support the ministries of St.
Ignatius throughout the coming year through The AMDG Parish Support Program. This program
enhances our ability to project our income throughout the year and not have to worry about those
Sundays and summers when many people are away from the parish due to the vagaries of weather,
travel, vacations, etc. As our parish continues to grow, so also do our expenses.
If you are already enrolled in the Annual Parish Support Program, might I ask you to consider an
increase of your donation this year? Our goal is to meet our operating expenses through this parish
support program. It also enables us to dedicate income to necessary capital projects. We have just
completed a major renovation project in the parish offices that provides more space for meetings and
faith formation programs. We also were able to make that level handicapped accessible as well as put in a
new heating system.
If you are a new parishioner or have never signed on to the program, I would be more than grateful if
you would join the more than 500 families currently participating in the program and show your support
for this remarkable parish. We are so grateful for the stewardship of these parishioners who contribute
more than 70% of our operating income.
If you are already a participant, your annual donation will be renewed as is, unless you desire to change
it or you need to change your information. For those of you who have not yet signed on, you can check
out the brochure on the parish website to find out more about the program. HTTP://BC.EDU/STIGNATIUS
!
Pledge cards are available at the entrances of the church or call the parish office to receive one. 617-5526102.
Fr. Bob
OUTREACH MINISTRIES
SHATTUCK HOLIDAY MEAL:
THIS IS THE LAST WEEKEND for sign-ups for the
December 6th Meal. Materials are on the Outreach table. Food donations should be
brought to the church kitchen between 1 and 2 PM on Saturday. Thank you for your
continued support of our ministry to the Shelter Guests.
CHRISTMAS GIFT DRIVE: THIS IS THE LAST WEEKEND to select your ornaments
from the upper church Gift Drive tree. Gifts should be returned on the weekend of
December 6th/7th; please place them under the tree. Thank you!
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La Página Hispana
Queridos Parroquianos,
Durante este mes de diciembre habrán muchas oportunidades en las cuales podrán profundizar en su fe.
El padre Juanjo Exteberría va a ofrecer un estudio de los ejercicios espirituales. Este taller toma lugar los
martes a las siete hasta las ocho de la noche.La reunión será en la sala de coro o en la capilla Lannon.
Quisiera avisarles de un esfuerzo que toda la parroquia va a hacer durante los cinco meses que vienen.
Queremos leer juntos la exhortación del Papa Francisco, “La Alegría del Evangelio”. El primer domingo
de deciembre, habrá una oportunidad de conversar juntos sobre los temas que Papa Francisco nos invita
a contemplar. Vamos a reunirnos después de la Misa por una hora.
Aquí tiene la primera preguntas para la reflexión.
Lectura:
La alegría del Evangelio
Introducción y Capítulo primero : La transformación misionero de la Iglesia
Preguntas para la reflexión:
1. ¿Con qué frecuencia experimento la alegría del Evangelio? ¿Cómo mi deseo de proteger mis
intereses personales, preocupaciones y posesiones inhiben esta alegría?
2. ¿Cuál es mi más reciente encuentro con el amor de Dios? ¿Cómo este amor da sentido a mi
vida?
3. El Papa Francisco dice que la tarea de evangelización es “El recurso de realización personal
auténtica’ ¿Por qué si o por qué no?
4. ¿Puede recordar un momento en el que logró algo maravilloso, sólo para darse cuenta de
que fue obra de Dios y que El facilitó su éxito? ¿Con qué frecuencia se enfrenta a una tarea
dificultosa, sabiendo que Dios estará a su lado para ayudarlo/a?
5. ¿Cómo puedo ayudar a mi Parroquia a que llegue a aquellos que no han encontrado aún la
fe en Jesús? Puedo recordar algún suceso reciente en el que haya acercado a alguien de
afuera a la fe en San Ignacio?
TWO CONCERTS PRESENTED BY MICHELLE ABADIA
You are invited to two cd release concerts offered by our Leader of Song, Michelle Abadia. The concerts
will take place on Friday, December 12th, at St. Paul's Episcopal Church: 15 St. Paul's Street, Brookline,
(Aspinwall Street entrance.) and Saturday, December 13th, at the Most Blessed Trinity Chapel on the
Newton Campus of Boston College: 885 Centre Street, Newton. These two performances will serve to
release Ms. Abadia's Christmas cd: "Christmas Around My World!". The cds will be available for $10.00;
checks will be accepted and payable to Michelle Abadia. The concerts are free and open to the public.
Ms. Abadia will be joined by Catherine Grein, Piano, linda LaSalle, Harp, and Adam Vaubel ,Violin.
The concerts will feature 5 languages, 5 instruments, classical christmas hymns and contemporary
popular Christmas carols. There will be a reception following the first performance. For more
information, please contact us. Abadia at: [email protected] or visit her Facebook page at
http://www.facebook.com/sopranofantab
DO YOU SPEAK ENGLISH? ¿HABLA ESPAÑOL?
The parish is presently organizing a program for Conversation Partners for anyone who would like to
help members of our Latino community improve their English. If you have some free time once a week to
meet with a native Spanish speaker, please let Fr. Bob know. Or if you would like to learn Spanish in the
process, that would be possible too.
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SAINT IGNATIUS OF LOYOLA
28 COMMONWEALTH AVENUE – CHESTNUT HILL, MA 02467
PHONE 617-552-6100
E-MAIL [email protected]
FAX: 617-552-6101
WEB: HTTP://BC.EDU/ST-IGNATIUS
THE PARISH STAFF
REV. ROBERT F. VER EECKE, SJ, PASTOR
REV. JOHN ALLAN LOFTUS, SJ, ASSOCIATE
PAUL MELLEY, ASST TO THE PASTOR, BC LIASISON
[email protected]
[email protected]
MELLEYPA@BC. EDU
617-552-6100
617-552-6100
617-552-6113
MICHAEL BURGO, DIR. OF MUSIC MINISTRY
TIMOTHY ZIMMERMAN, ASSOCIATE DIR. OF MUSIC
[email protected]
[email protected]
617-552-6108
617-552-6114
SR. DIANE VALLERIO, MFIC, DIR. OF OUTREACH
SUSAN STUART, DIRECTOR OF FAITH FORMATION
KATHY MAHER, FAITH FORMATION MIDDLE SCHOOL
JONATHAN GALO, FAITH FORMATION ADMIN.
ERNESTO REYES, CONFIRMATION COORDINATOR
DIANA GAILLARDETZ, ADULT FAITH FORM./ RCIA
[email protected]
[email protected]
KATHERINE MAHER @BC.EDU
[email protected]
[email protected]
[email protected]
617-552-6107
617-552-6105
617-552-6112
617-552-6112
RICHARD MOYNIHAN, BUSINESS MANAGER
ELIZABETH MCLAUGHLIN, ADM. ASSISTANT
WALTER FOTHERGILL, FACILITIES MANAGER
[email protected]
[email protected]
WALTER.FOTHERGILL @BC.EDU
617-552-6117
617-552-6102
617-552-6119
KATHY MAHER, CAP TEAM MEMBER, CHAIR
REV. JOHN ALLEN LOFTUS, SJ, CAP TEAM MEMBER
MARK GERVAIS, CAP TEAM MEMBER
MARY SANTAPAULA, CAP TEAM MEMBER
KATHERINE MAHER @BC.EDU
[email protected]
THE CELEBRATION OF EUCHARIST
SUNDAY
WEEKDAY
SATURDAY
UPPER CHURCH 8:00 AM, 10:00 AM, 12:00 NOON, 5:30 PM
LOWER CHURCH 8:00 AM, 10:00 AM, FAMILY LITURGY
12:00 MISA EN ESPAÑOL EN LA CAPILLA LANNON
12:15 PM - 5:30 PM – LOWER CHURCH – 12:45 PM FRIDAY, ADORATION
LOWER CHURCH 9:00 AM, UPPER CHURCH 4:00 PM (Vigil)
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 begins in Grade 1 and includes classes, retreats and home instruction.
Children receive First Eucharist in 2nd grade.
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 Parish Office 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.
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