Notes from Our New Catholics

ChurCh of St. IgnatIuS LoyoLa 980 Park avenue at 84th Street •new York, new York10028 •(212)288-3588 www.stignatiusloyola.org

“ B u i l d i n g a C o m m u n i t y o f D i s c i p l e s ”

Twenty-two adults were received into the Church at the Easter Vigil. In the spirit of Easter, several share their stories. – Maureen Fullam, Director, Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults (RCIA)

After a harrowing day, my husband suggested we go to St. Ignatius Loyola to pray. While we prayed we sensed a presence, a ‘tap on the shoulder,’ if you will. “Did you feel it?” my husband asked, and I nodded yes. We discussed it. Was it real? Was our imagination playing tricks on us because we were so emotionally vulnerable? We began attending St. Ignatius, and each Sunday we were touched by the warmth of the congregation, the homilies, the majesty of the church, and our growing relationship with Christ. So we signed on. The RCIA team nourished us, expanding our knowledge and opening up our communication with Christ through prayer and meditation. Throughout the preparation, we longed to participate in the Eucharist. At the Vigil, we were both overwhelmed with emotion as we received Communion for the first time as Catholics. What we felt on that first day at St. Ignatius was real, is real, is Christ.

– Suzanne and Howard Feldman I was going to Mass at St. Ignatius for a few years with my husband. Not until I was pregnant did I think about my relationship with God and what it meant to be Catholic, since we would be raising our child in the faith. The classes and attending Mass with the group has been like beginning a new relationship – with moments of uncertainty and emotion before this became a true commit-ment. I am still at the beginning of this journey and discovering what it means to be Catholic, but I feel blessed to have this new, open relationship with God. My son was baptized a week after I was welcomed into the Catholic Church. I am glad I joined the Church as an adult who can understand and want my new relationship with God and the Church. I hope my son will feel this way as he becomes older. Thank you to the St. Ignatius family for being with me in this wonderful beginning. – Vicky Charles

In 2006 I watched close friends wither away from cancer and experienced how the Catholic faith helped my closest friend face his death. After this, I got the courage to

call the number I saw on the sign at St. Ignatius: “Thinking of Becoming Catholic?” I also stand with the Church’s pro-life stance. My parents strongly influenced me to have an abortion when I was young and I have regretted it ever since. It eats at me. In becoming Catholic, I feel that although I can’t forgive myself, Jesus will forgive me. I no longer feel so alone. I feel love and Jesus in my heart. I am grateful to St. Ignatius for being so welcoming and forgiving and can’t wait to grow as a person within the Parish. – Anonymous

I was looking for a church and found St. Ignatius. I was stunned by the beautiful Mass, architecture, and especially the music! Baptism is just a start, but I’m so excited! I feel God’s presence and have this funny feeling inside – like I’m in love. I’m

happier and want to be nicer to people. I look at things in a totally different way. I have been given a brand new life by God and a fresh heart. – Satoko Kakinohana

My spiritual journey began when I realized I no longer felt the gravitation to attend church services. I pondered: Why am I living life without a connection to church, community, and to God? Is this the way my “best self ” would be proud of living? Am I setting a good example for my child? It was time for a change. I visited various churches in hopes of

finding that matching shoe to make it all complete as Cinderella did. It did not happen. Then I attended Mass at St. Ignatius. That one Mass led to others. I loved the rich tradition, loyalty, community, intellectual study, and connection. I had finally found my religious home. I had been raised Fifth Generation Methodist. Converting to Catholicism was definitely “the road less taken” in my family. I wanted to find the courage to follow my heart in a complete walk of faith, not knowing the exact outcome – just as the blind man did with Jesus.The RCIA team was a key component in fulfilling my spiritual quest. I feel an indescribable sense of gratitude for my new faith, friends, and connection to God. It is new found love, similar to the birth of your first child or first young love. Except this time it’s a new found, deep enduring love with God. For me, it was “the road less taken.” In agreement with Robert Frost, it has made all the difference. – Kellie Bazemore

May 2, 2010Fifth Sunday of Easter

SUNDAY, May 2ndSunday Social. Wallace Hall. Hosted by the Ignatian Young Adults. (Follows the 7:30 PM Mass). All are welcome!

MONDAY, May 3rdVoice of the Faithful monthly meeting. 7:00 PM. Meeting Room. Social hour begins at 6:00 PM. All are welcome. Ranger Rosary Ministry. 7:00 PM. Conference Room. Supplies and instructions are provided. New members are always welcome!

How to Raise a Drug-Free Kid. Lecture by Joseph Califano, Jr. 7:00 PM. Wallace Hall. Details on page 3.

TUESDAY, MAY 4thShelter Volunteers “Thank You” Dinner. 6:30 PM. Wallace Hall. Details on page 3.

WEDNESDAY, May 5th SMSS Concert. 8:00 PM. Church. 7:00 PM pre-concert organ recital. Details on page 3.

THURSDAY, May 6th

Scripture Reflections Group. 7:00 PM. Conference Room. Led by Fr. Robert O’Brien, S.J. All are welcome.

SATURDAY, MAY 8thFirst Holy Communion. IREP Students.9:30 AM and 11:00 AM. Church.

THIS WEEK AT A GLANCE

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OF INTEREST

S p e c i a l C o l l e c t i o nMay 1st and 2nd at all Masses The Little Sisters of the Poor will be taking a collection for their Home for the Aged Poor in the Bronx. The Little Sisters welcome the needy aged into their homes where they find

security, friendship, and the assurance of loving care.Thank you for your generosity.

Next weekend our Parish will take up the Catholic Relief Services Collection.

Please be as generous as your means allow.Office of the Archbishop

1011 First Avenue New York, NY 10022

May 2, 2010 Year for Priests

Dear Friends in the Lord:

As chair of Catholic Relief Services, I am particularly pleased to bring to yourattention our annual collection for the work that it does across the globe – in no less than 19regions worldwide – for our less fortunate brothers and sisters in the Lord.

Some of the many ways in which Catholic Relief Services serves the Lord, His people, andHis Church include relief and resettlement services to victims of war and natural disasters,development programs to improve the living conditions of the poor, advocacy on behalf ofthe powerless, assistance to sustenance farmers, and support for agencies such as the HolyFather’s Relief Fund and the Migration and Refugee Services of the United States Conferenceof Catholic Bishops.

Most recently, Catholic Relief Services received international acclaim for its relief efforts inHaiti, folllowing the devastating earthquake of January 12th. Since Catholic Relief Serviceshas been in Haiti for sixty years, it was among the first organizations , even ahead of nations, to respond to the tragedy. And, it will be there continuing to provide services long afterothers have left. As an aside, permit me to also express my heartfelt gratitude to so many ofyou who responded so generously to our special collection for Haiti. The Archdiocese of NewYork was able to send $1.8 million to Catholic Relief Services for the distribution of medicalsupplies, food, and other needed emergency efforts.

It should also be noted that Catholic Relief Services accomplishes all that it does with verylittle advertisement, since it proudly limits its overhead expenses to under 5% of the moniesthat it colllects. This is especially commendable in that many nonprofit organizations are unable to do what they do for less than 12%.

With all of this in mind, I ask that you be as generous as possible in contributing to thisyear’s Catholic Relief Services appeal. Your gift will make a difference in the lives of so manywho are truly in need.

With prayerful best wishes, I am, Faithfully in Christ,

+Most Reverend Timothy M. Dolan Archbishop of New York

Ignatian Volunteer Corps Information Session. 10:30 AM. Parish Lounge. IVC provides men andwomen, age50 andover, theopportunity to serve the needsof thosewhoareeconomicallypoor, toworkforamorejustsociety, and to grow spiritually by reflecting and praying in the Ignatiantradition.

For more information, or to confirm your attendance, contact IVC Regional Director Liz McMahon at

emcmahon@ivcusa.org or 201-618-6924.

Pastoral Visits Available for Homebound and Ill Parishioners

Parishioners have been trained for the ministry of pastoral visiting to the homebound and chronically ill in our Parish.

If you are interested in having a visit arranged for yourself or another person, please contact Sr. Kathryn King. She can be reached at 212-288-3588 or kingk@stignatiusloyola.org

in the Metropolitan Museum of ArtMonday, May 10th

7:00 PM in Wallace HallLecturer: Ian Alteveer, Research Associate Department of Nineteenth-Century, Modern,

and Contemporary Art. Metropolitan Museum of Art. This landmark exhibition is the first to focus exclusively on works by Pablo Picasso (1881–1973) in the Metropolitan’s collection. Using key works from among the Metropolitan’s remarkable holdings as a guide, this lecture will explore Picasso’s long and fascinating career as it is so richly displayed on the Museum’s walls.

The Picasso exhibit will be on view at the

Metropolitan Museum of Art from April 27th – August 1st, 2010.

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UPCOMING LECTURES

SMSS CONCERTWednesday, May 5th at 8:00 PM featuringClaudio Monteverdi Laetatus Sum Igor Stravinsky Mass Arvo Pärt Miserere

The SMSS season closes with a melding of past and present – the playfulness of the Baroque alongside two contemporary treasures for soloists, choir, and a scintillating array of string, brass, woodwind, and percussion instruments.

Concert tickets are $50 for preferred seating and$40 or $30 (student/senior) for general seating.

Please visit www.smssconcerts.org or call 212-288-2520 to order.

M U S I C

7:00 PM Pre-Concert Organ RecitalWorks of Gabrieli, Glinka, Pärt, and Prokofiev

Vincent Carr, Associate OrganistCathedral Basilica of the Sacred Heart, Newark, NJ

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Take Note! Children’s Choir Auditions Auditions for the St. Ignatius Loyola

children’s choir program will be held in the Wallace Hall Music Room on the following dates and times:

Monday, May 10th from 3:00 - 4:30 PM for children rising into the 1st and 2nd grades

Tuesday, May 11th from 3:00 - 4:30 PM for children rising into the 3rd – 8th grades.

No appointment or preparation is necessary. Parents or caregivers should attend with their children.

Call 212-288-3588 ext. 633 or email music@stignatiusloyola.org

with any questions.

How to Raise a Drug-Free Kid: The Straight Dope for Parents Monday, May 3rd 7:00 PM in Wallace Hall

A talk for parents, grandparents, educators, and anyone interested in

learning more about this important topic.

Speaker: Joseph A. Califano, Jr. Founder and Chair of The National Center on Addiction and Substance Abuse (CASA) at Columbia University and former U.S. Secretary of Health, Education, and Welfare.

This talk is co-sponsored by the Church of St. Ignatius Loyola, Saint Ignatius Loyola School, Regis High School, and Loyola School.

Copies of Mr. Califano’s book will be available for sale at the conclusion of his talk.

Shelter Volunteers “Thank You” DinnerTuesday, May 4th at 6:30 PM in Wallace Hall.

If you worked in our women’s homeless shelter this season as part of your regular ministry, or

as a Lenten Cross volunteer, please join us on Tuesday, May 4th at 6:30 PM in Wallace Hall for a celebratory dinner.

This is a great opportunity to meet your fellow volunteers and enjoy good food and fellowship.

RSVP to the Parish House: 212-288-3588

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“Act, Reflect, Transform” WorkshopSaturday, May 22nd

9:30 AM to 12:30 PM in the Parish LoungeInterested in learning more about Catholic Social Teaching and how it applies to your living faith? Join us on May 22nd for the JustFaith “Act, Reflect, Transform” Workshop .Through prayer, readings, activities, and discussion we will explore important social issues and how we, as Catholics, are encouraged to respond to them.

Please call the Parish House to register: 212-288-3588.

JUSTFAITH

Calling all Teens (grades 9-12) May Service Opportunities To register, please call 212-288-3588 x610 or email: it@stignatiusloyola.org

Xavier Food Pantry Saturday, May 8thWe will meet at 8:30 AM in the Parish House and go as a group by subway to St. Francis Xavier Church. The Food Pantry is open from 9:00 AM – 12:00 noon. Register by Thursday, May 6th. Chaperones needed!

Mercy Center,Saturday, May 8th Saturday Reading Enrichment Program. We are looking for 5-6 teens to work with children in grades K-5 who are scoring low in their reading tests. Meet at 8:30 AM in the Parish House and travel to the Mercy Center in the Bronx by subway. Register by Thursday, May 6th. Chaperones needed!

Meals-on-Heels Saturday, May 22nd Meals-on-Heels works out of the Carter Burden Center, 351 East 74th Street. Meet at 9:00 AM in the Parish House and go as a group to the Carter Burden Senior Center. After a brief orientation, we will help deliver meals to homebound seniors in the neighborhood. Meals are delivered from 10:00 AM until about noon. We will return to the Parish House after all deliveries have been completed. Register by Thursday, May 20th.

IGNATIAN TEENS

BOOMERS & BEYOND

We have the privilege at St. Ignatius of welcoming many visitors and new parishioners. We

especially welcome those who may be thinking of becoming Catholic.

If you feel attracted to the Catholic faith, we want you to know about a program at the Parish which will begin in September. A group will meet here during the year to inquire into the Catholic faith, to come to know Jesus through the Gospels, and to pray and to prepare for the Easter Sacraments. This process is also open to those Catholic adults who have not received the Sacraments of First Communion or Confirmation.

For more information about this process, which is called the

Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults (RCIA), contact Maureen Fullam at 212-288-3588

or email church@stignatiusloyola.org

Interested in Becoming Catholic?

Discover “The Harlem You Never Knew”

on our private walking tour Sunday, May 16th

from 2:45 to 5:00 PMHistory, architecture, arts and more await us. We will

meet at Starbucks (125th Street/Lenox Avenue at 2,3 subway), rain or shine.

Reservations are required. Cost: $22. May be paid online at www.boomersandbeyondnyc.com

Or, send check payable to Boomers & Beyond (Parish House, 980 Park Avenue).

RSVP by Thursday, May 13th. Tickets are limited. For additional information please email:

boomersandbeyond.eastside@gmail.com (preferred) or call 646-241-1332.

An inter-parish social and community service organization for single

Catholics who are over 50

Tuesday, May 18th at 7:15 PM in the Parish House

Please read the first half of “Meetings With Remarkable Men”

by G.I. Gurdjieff in preparation for our discussion.

For additional information, contact Jane Campbell at jtcjane@aol.com or 212-536-7746

New members are always welcome!

ST. IGNATIUS SPIRITUAL COMMUNITY READING GROUP

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Announced Masses and Scripture Readings for the WeekMonday, May 3rd(SS. Philip and James)1 Corinthians 15:1-8 Psalm 19 John 14:6-14 8:30 MEM Jude Commisso 12:10 MEM María Concepción & María Katrina Gohu 5:30 MEM George J. Simko

Tuesday, May 4th(St. Joseph Mary Rubio)Acts 14:19-28 Psalm 145 John 14:27-31a 8:30 MEM John S. McShane 12:10 MEM John McShane 5:30 MEM George Caruso

Wednesday, May 5th(5th Wednesday of Easter)Acts 15:1-6 Psalm 122 John 15:1-8 8:30 MEM Henry Ballesteros 12:10 L V G Thanksgiving – DeAlmeida & Byrne Families 5:30 MEM Laurie Cashman

Thursday, May 6th(5th Thursday of Easter)Acts 15:7-21 Psalm 96 John 15:9-11 8:30 MEM Norah Waters 12:10 MEM William M. Meehan 5:30 MEM Bernard F. Curry

Friday, May 7th(5th Friday of Easter)Acts 15:22-31 Psalm 57 John 15:12-17 8:30 MEM Robert Mullen 12:10 MEM Dolores Lieth 5:30 MEM Albert Fiorella

Saturday, May 8th(5th Saturday of Easter)Acts 16:1-10 Psalm 100 John 15:18-21 8:30 ANN Julia Anne O’Donnell

Sunday, May 9th (6th Sunday of Easter)Acts 15:1-2, 22-29 Psalm 67 Revelation 21:10-14, 22-23 John 14:23-29

Share the Blessings of Your Marriage

T h e A r c h d i o c e s a n M a r r i a g e Preparation Program is seeking

married couples to help engaged couples as they prepare for the Sacrament of Marriage. The commitment is flexible, training is provided, and the experience is rewarding.

For more information, contact Lisa Dunleavy-Jennings at 212-371-1011, x3189 or runx1857@aol.com

Weddings Yavar Bathaee and Jacqueline Lillian Tsu Christopher Royce Braid and Colleen Mary Van Valen Kenneth Jisser and Jennifer Ameen Marouf Giancarlo D. Valle and Jane Rowntree Keltner Willem Marinus Van der Velden and Nia Elizabeth Caroline Shepherd Liam Wertheimer and Kathleen O’Brien

Baptism - BabiesAlexander Sebastian John Charles Rath Nuttall Arenas Andrews Ethan James OleckiAdam Jaden Bogart Isabella Marie RamirezAmelia Jean Buckley Elisabeth Katharine RoeLiam Philip DeLuca Kiersten Leigh SegalJohn Harold Eaton Giulia SidduLily Vivienne Quinn Eaton Thomas James StevensonWilliam John Frydl Bridget Agnes SumberacJackson William Grande Paul Casey VambutasAmelia Mary Klebacha Dahlia Tsigonia Gemma Martell Leary Westdickenberg Elisabetta Valentina Yuvienco

Baptism - Older Children Taylor Alexandra Bryan Amelia Blythe Cunningham Harry Giovanni Guiracoche Kiera Lynch Liam Lynch Emily Mary-Kathryn Neunaber Eva Alexandra Stevenson

First Holy Communion - Older Children Christopher Louis Miranda Mejia Paula Persiani Daniel Sudsataya

ConfirmationThe Sacrament was received by fifty-one 8th grade students from the Saint Ignatius Loyola Grammar School, along with the following adults:Ignacio Buil-Aldana Ryan PitcheralleRebecca Castillo Elizabeth RamirezSarah DeFranco Jessica RomanElisha Foley Jesus RosarioCatalina Hayata Denise ScalaRaymundo Lopez Kristen Schmidt

Karla Lozano Guilaine Christine Senecal

APRIL SACRAMENTS We pray for the faithful departed

Benny Caiola May he rest in the peace of the Risen Lord

ChurCh of St. IgnatIuS LoyoLa 980 Park avenue at 84th Street •new York, new York10028 •(212)288-3588

Fax: (212) 734-3671 www.StignatiuSloYola.org

Religious Education for Children

Joanne Cunneen, M.A., M.S. Director

(212) 861-4764 •

St. Ignatius Loyola Grammar School

Ms. Mary Larkin, M.S. Ed.Principal

48 East 84 StreetNew York, NY 10028

(212) 861-3820 Fax: (212) 879-8248•

St. Ignatius Loyola Day Nursery

Ms. Theodora Crist, M.S.Executive Director240 East 84 Street

New York, NY 10028 (212) 734-6427 Fax: (212) 734-6972

Music Information: (212) 288-2520 E-mail: music@stignatiusloyola.org

Pastor Rev. George M. Witt, S.J.Pastoral Associates Joanne Cunneen Kathryn King, F.S.P.Associate Pastors Rev. William J. Bergen, S.J. Rev. James L. Dugan, S.J. Rev. Ugo R. Nacciarone, S.J.Assisting Priests (Sunday) Rev. Philip G. Judge, S.J. Rev. Stephen Katsouros, S.J. Rev. James Martin, S.J.Music Ministries Kent Tritle, Director Nancianne Parrella Renée Anne Louprette Robert Reuter Mary Huff Philip Anderson Erin Acheson, Administrator Staff information: on the website at music/music staffAssistant to the Pastor Diane M. BoyleAdministrative Assistant Patricia SchneiderDirector of Facilities Sona M. OlsonEvents Coordinator Emily HoltzTreasurer Fernando Castro

PARISH STAFF

Weekday Masses Monday-Friday 8:30AM,12:10PMand5:30PM

Saturday:8:30AM

Masses for Next Weekend:

SaturdayVigil:5:30PMFr.WittSunday:8:00AMFr.VanDyke9:30AMFr.BergenWallaceHall11:00AMFr.KatsourosSolemn11:00AMFr.Witt7:30PMFr.Ugo

Children’s Liturgy of the Word: Sundays at the 9:30 AM Mass and the 11:00 AM Mass in Wallace Hall. Eucharistic Adoration: Fridays and First Saturdays at 9:00 AM (Lady Chapel)

Centering Prayer: Mondays and Thursdays at 6:30 PM Confessions: 5:00 PM Saturday or by appointment. Communal Penance Services are celebrated during Advent and Lent.

Baptisms: Please call Joanne Cunneen at the Parish House to arrange for a Bap-tism and the preparation given prior to Baptism.

Rite of Christian Initiation for Adults: Contact Maureen Fullam, M.A., Director, at the Parish House.

Marriages: The Bride or Groom should call Joanne Cunneen at the Parish House to begin preparation for Marriage, normally one year in advance.

Visits to the Sick: Please contact the Parish House between 9:00 AM-9:00 PM.

Immigration Reform: A Moral Imperative

A presentation by Cardinal Roger Mahony, Archbishop of Los Angeles. Monday, May 3rd at 6:00 PM. Pope Auditorium, Lincoln Center Campus, 113 West 60th Street, Fordham University. Free and open to the public. RSVP: 212-636-7347 or CRCevents@fordham.edu

Help for Haiti Benefit: An evening of Music, Magic, and More! Location: Feinstein’s at Loew’s Regency Hotel, 540 Park Avenue. Two performances, Saturday and Sunday, May 15th and 16th. Proceeds to benefit the Global Medical Relief Fund. For additional information and reserva-tions, call 212-339-4095. (Mention SIL for better seating.)

Spiritual Direction Training Program: Developed and used for over 30 years at the Center for Spirituality and Justice in New York. Now offered at Carmel Retreat in Mahwah, NJ. Applications are being accepted for Fall 2010. If you sense the call to the contemplative ministry of spiri-tual direction, visit www.carmelretreat.com or call 201-327-7090 for information.

GOLDEN ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION:

Sunday, June 20th at 2:00 PM Cathedral of St. Patrick Couples celebrat ing their 50th Wedding Anniversar y anyt ime during 2010 are invited to attend the Annual Golden Wedding Jubilee Mass with Archbishop Dolan at the Cathedral of St. Patrick. Pre-registration is required. To register, contact Diane Boyle at the St. Ignatius Parish House (212-288-3588 x618 or boyled@stignatiusloyola.org) by Tuesday, May 25th.