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November 15, 2015Thirty-third Sunday in Ordinary Time
In the everyday busyness of our lives we often walk right by, or over, the wonders of God’s creation and forgo the possibility of experiencing the joy of being awed by what
we see. I had a vivid realization of this simple truth in the very first week of my moving here.
I had finished breakfast in the Jesuit Community Residence on 83rd Street and was walking back to the Parish House. As I neared the northwest corner of Park Avenue, I noticed two men and a young boy crossing Park Avenue and approaching the corner at which I would soon turn. It became obvious to me that the little boy was holding the hands of his father and grandfather. A step or two away from the curb, he let go of their hands and dashed with all exuberance onto the sidewalk, only to stop in his tracks at the corner and point to something on the ground. He stood on the grooved slope of the sidewalk at the street corner’s edge. As he did this, he had on his face the broadest smile imaginable. The shadow of his finger danced like a puppet on the sidewalk pavement. The little boy’s father asked, “What are you looking at?” The little boy looked up, pointed again to the ground and smiled. His father and grandfather looked at each other in bewilderment and also smiled. From six feet up there was nothing on the ground but grooves in the pavement; from two and a half feet up there was a whole universe to explore. After a minute or two, they continued their walk with only one turn of the head by the little boy to the spot on the ground which absorbed his attention.
Later in that day, I walked to the same street corner for a closer examination, trying to figure out what it was that could have possibly caught this little boy’s attention. As I looked at the grooved pavement dappled with grime, I was reminded of a sheet of music with notes yet to be written onto it. Was that little boy another Mozart, a child prodigy, composing a symphony from the sounds of the people and cars going by, with the tympanic rhythm of sirens, as the shadow of his finger darted along the lines? Was he another Steve Jobs working on a complex algorithm for the next
generation of hand held devices as he measured the lines to the scale of his finger? Or, was he simply taking delight in being in the company of his father and grandfather and pointing out how good it was to be with them on that day at that moment on that street corner?
How ordinary an encounter, and yet reflecting upon the child’s discovery and the smiles of his father and grandfather, the words of Psalm 149 came to mind, For the Lord takes delight in His people. From the majestic heights of heaven, our God looks down upon us. He is the father and the grandfather reveling in the joy of what a child’s eyes can
see in the wonders of creation at its most infinitesimal scale. And how amazing it is for us to imagine that God is the child pointing to specks of dust on a bustling street in a burgeoning metropolis, and in them sees a reflection of us and smiles. The Lord takes delight in us in our ordinary moments when we pause to gaze upon the grandeur of all that He has created—in the
skies above, on the streets below, on this dizzying orb in a galaxy of brilliance.
I am grateful for the lesson which this little boy taught me that day. How extraordinary are our lives and the world around us when we give ourselves the freedom to hit the pause button of our daily routines, open our eyes, and simply look up or down or around. Oh, what we will discover! And as the universe unfolds before our eyes, we will experience, as Pope Francis wrote in his encyclical, Laudato Sì, the “mystical meaning to be found in a leaf, in a mountain trail, in a dewdrop, in a poor person’s face.”
Ordinary things will be a part of our lives today—large, miniscule, twisted, crooked, sleek, faded, colorful, drab, homeless, poor, rich and famous! Like that little boy, let’s simply stop and be awed by the mysterious and profound beauty of creation and give glory to God for dappled things.
— Rev. Dennis J. Yesalonia, S.J. Associate Pastor
For Dappled Things
church of st. ignatius loyola980 Park Avenue at 84th Street • New York, New York 10028 • (212) 288-3588
www.stignatiusloyola.orgThe Ignatian Way: Prayer, Service, Community
Special CollectionNext weekend our Parish will take up
the annual collection forThe Catholic Campaign for
Human DevelopmentThe Catholic Campaign for Human Development is working to fight poverty at its core by funding
community-led organizations that help people help themselves. Your support will help change
communities for the better. Thank you in advance for your generosity.
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SVdP Thanksgiving Food & Turkey Drives continue through Wednesday, November 18th.
Details on page 5.
SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 15thRosary Family Activity. Following the
11:00 AM Mass. Wallace Hall. Sponsored by the Family Ministry. Details at right.
The N.P. Mander Organ Recital Series presents Stephen Jon Hamilton.
3:00 PM. Church. Details on page 5.
Sunday Social. 8:30 PM. Wallace Hall. Hosted by the Ignatian Young Adults.
Follows the 7:30 PM Mass. Details on page 3.
MONDAY, NOVEMBER 16thNot Retired … Rewired! 7:00 PM. Wallace Hall. Sponsored by Boomers &
Beyond and the Ignatian Volunteer Corps. Details on page 3.
Ranger Rosary Ministry. 7:00 PM. Meeting Room.
Join us in making rosaries to send to our military. New members are welcome!
WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 18thJob Transition Support Group.
10:00 AM. Parish Lounge. Bringing together experienced professionals
looking to secure employment. Details on page 3.
Society of St. Vincent de Paul Meeting. 7:00 PM. Conference Room. All are welcome.
Magis: A Night of Reflection and Community Exploring Ignatian Values.
7:00 PM. Wallace Hall. Sponsored by the Ignatian Young Adults. Details on page 3.
THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 19thIgnatian Social Justice.
7:00 PM. Conference Room. All are welcome.
FRIDAY – SUNDAYNOVEMBER 20th – NOVEMBER 22nd
Shelter Weekend. Wallace Hall.For information on volunteering, see page 3.
SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 21stIGNITE! Teen Ministry.
6:30 PM. Hoefner Lounge. Teens 13–19 are welcome! Details on page 3.
THIS WEEK AT A GLANCE
PLEASE OPEN FOR PAGES 3 AND 4
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November is Jesuit Vocation MonthPlease join us in praying for
vocations to the Society of Jesus. For more information, visit www.jesuit.org
Coming in December A Chanticleer Christmas in New York Friday, December 4th & Sunday, December 6th
Hodie Christus natus est: Poetry and Art Celebrating the Birth of Jesus A slide lecture by Rev. Leo J. O’Donovan, S.J.Wednesday, December 9th at 7:30 PM, Wallace Hall
Sing We Noel: Annual Christmas Concerts Sunday, December 13th & Sunday, December 20th
Book Reading and Signing: Rev. James Martin, S.J.Wednesday, December 16th at 7:30 PM, Wallace Hall
Rosary Family Activity TODAY
Following the 11:00 AM MassWallace Hall
The St. Ignatius Family Ministry would like to invite all parents and children to join us for a rosary family activity. Each family will make and learn how to pray a rosary. Parents with children of all ages are encouraged to attend.
FAMILY MINISTRY
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Sunday Social Fall/Winter Schedule The Sunday Socials are held in Wallace Hall at 8:30 PM, following the 7:30 PM Mass. They are hosted by the Ignatian Young
Adults. All young adults (ages 21–39) are welcome. To receive updates on IYA events and other
opportunities, you can follow us on Facebook at “Ignatian Young Adults (NYC).”
MAGIS: A Night of
Reflection and Community Exploring Ignatian Values
Wednesday, November 18th7:00 PM – 8:30 PM in Wallace Hall
The Magis Night will bring together young adults in fellowship to explore what Ignatian Spirituality
means for our daily lives. The night offers an opportunity to reflect on topics
surrounding Ignatian Spirituality, to share and to ask questions, and to come together to form bonds and build relationships.
A social, with drinks and light refreshments, will follow.
To RSVP, visit https://ignatianyoungadults.typeform.com/to/f1rI4M
or scan the QR code at left.
IGNATIAN YOUNG ADULTS
Sunday Social Dates Nov. 15 & 29 Dec. 13 Jan. 10 Feb. 7
Not Retired … Rewired!Monday, November 16th at 7:00 PM
Wallace Hall Boomers and Beyond and the Ignatian Volunteer Corps invite
you to join us for an evening of seasonal beverages and light refreshments. During this social gathering learn more about what some of our parishioners are doing in (semi) retirement to change lives — including their own.
The Ignatian Volunteer Corps recruits remarkably talented mature adults — like you — to serve others in local nonprofits by utilizing skills they’ve honed over a lifetime. They also deepen their own spiritual life
through formation in the Ignatian tradition, participate in a wonderful community, and have great fun together.
To RSVP, email [email protected]
or call 212-288-3588.
BOOMERS & BEYOND
Saturday, November 21st6:30 PM – 8:00 PM, Hoefner Lounge
Teens 13–19 years old are welcome!
IGNITE! offers a forum through which high school students and their families may find a
deeper relationship with God and each other. Registration for each session is encouraged but not required.
For more information and/or to register, contact Teresa Cariño at [email protected]
IGNITE! TEEN MINISTRY
FRIDAY – SUNDAYNOVEMBER 20th – NOVEMBER 22nd
SVdP Women’s ShelterWallace Hall
There is a particular need for stay-over volunteers, especially on Sunday nights.
Both men and women are invited to volunteer.If you would like to volunteer in the Shelter, please leave
a message for Louise Decatrel at the Parish House or email [email protected]
SOCIETY OF ST. VINCENT DE PAUL
Job Transition Support Group Wednesday, November 18th at 10:00 AM
Parish LoungeA group of experienced professionals looking to secure
employment and helping one another in the job search process. For more information, contact John Holewa at [email protected]
or Christian Nolan at [email protected]
THE BOOK OF THE NAMES OF THE DEADDuring the month of November,
we remember our loved ones who have died.The Book of the Names of the Dead has been
placed on the altar of the Jesuit Boy Saints (at the back of the church, on the 84th Street side). Individuals are invited
to write the names of deceased loved ones in this book, which will be kept on the altar during Masses until the
Feast of Christ the King, Sunday, November 22nd. Departed loved ones will be
remembered in prayer at all Masses during the month.
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Announced Masses and Readings for the Week
Monday, November 16th(Thirty-third Monday in Ordinary Time) 1 Maccabees 1:10–15, 41–43, 54–57, 62–63 Psalm 119 Luke 18:35–43 8:30 MEM Enrico Rosales12:10 MEM Jack O’Leary 5:30 MEM William Martel
Tuesday, November 17th(St. Elizabeth of Hungary)2 Maccabees 6:18–31 Psalm 3 Luke 19:1–10 8:30 MEM Marie & Anthony Ruggiero12:10 MEM John McVey 5:30 MEM Kevin Kearney
Wednesday, November 18th(Thirty-third Wednesday in Ordinary Time)2 Maccabees 7:1, 20–31 Psalm 17 Luke 19:11–28 8:30 MEM Martin Dassinger12:10 MEM Dennis J. Cahill 5:30 MEM John Scanlon
Thursday, November 19th(Thirty-third Thursday in Ordinary Time)1 Maccabees 2:15–29 Psalm 50 Luke 19:41–44 8:30 MEM Michael Billian12:10 MEM Edward O’Connell 5:30 MEM Living & Deceased Members of the Wallace Family
Friday, November 20th(Thirty-third Friday in Ordinary Time)1 Maccabees 4:36–37, 52–59 1 Chronicles 29 Luke 19:45–48 8:30 MEM Mr. Felicetti12:10 MEM Catherine Nix 5:30 MEM Nathan Davidson
Saturday, November 21st(The Presentation of the Blessed Virgin Mary)1 Maccabees 6:1–13 Psalm 9 Luke 20:27–40 8:30 MEM Victoria Onumaegbu
Sunday, November 22nd(Our Lord Jesus Christ, King of the Universe)Daniel 7:13–14 Psalm 93 Revelation 1:5–8 John 18:33b–37
BAPTISMS
FIRST HOLY COMMUNIONIsabelle ArboledaInes Daiguillard
Karolina Elizabeth FicJames Hunter
Jose Miguel NolanJason Pham
Timothy PhamVeronica TavaresSebastian Vella
WEDDINGSGregory A. Acosta & Margaret E. DolanMichael Amendola & Jenna Marie SabatiniEnrico Mateo Cacanindin &
Sally Anne Edrosa FelicianoAnthony John Chiodi & Colette Amelia Stango
Edmond Coku & Jerina MartinajMichael A. Eid & Kathie-Erin Singer
Adam T. Hawkinson & Stefanie A. LuckowOwen D. Reidy & Maureen E. Guiney
Mark S. Ribeiro de Sá & Eleonora GullaRyan James Royce & Alexa Michelle Milchman
Eleanor Jane BeckmanAddison Muradija Bowen
Chase CaramSofia Caram
Sofia Gabrielle CiavardiniChristine Anne Davey
Catherine Mary DurkinEliana Grace EnrightJack Michael Gaffney
Sean Patrick GallagherMatthew Gregory Genuardi-Wilde
Reagan Donna HallCamden James Kosar
Tessa Elizabeth LaGrattaJesse Austin Liston
Mila Gabriella MarylesMorgan Grace McAlister
Sebastian Joseph RodriguesAnna Mai Sweeney
Declan Thomas WelleUna Patricia Wyble
OCTOBER SACRAMENTS
New ParishionersWe welcome new parishioners and invite you to fill out a Parishioner Registration Card located in the pew racks,
at the Parish House, and online at stignatiusloyola.org
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SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 22ND11:00 AM SOLEMN MASS
Callahan Partita on Diademata*Howells Jubilate (Collegium Regale)
Howells Te Deum (Collegium Regale)Rowley Choral Prelude on Darwall’s 148th *
*also played at 7:30 PM Mass
11:00 AM FAMILY MASS with Parish Community Choir
arr. Hogan Great DayMendelssohn Verleih uns Frieden
The N.P. Mander Organ Recital Series presents
STEPHEN JON HAMILTONMinister of Music Emeritus
Church of the Holy Trinity, New York
TODAY at 3:00 PMTickets: $20
December at Sacred Music in a Sacred Space
A Chanticleer Christmas in New York Friday, December 4th at 7:00 PM &
Sunday, December 6th at 4:00 PM
Sing We Noel: Annual Christmas Concerts Sunday, December 13th at 3:00 PM &
Sunday, December 20th at 3:00 PMCombined Choirs & Orchestra of St. Ignatius Loyola
Tickets are available online at www.smssconcerts.org
MUSICThanksgiving Food Drive
to benefit the New York Common Pantry
NYCP’s Food Pantry Program is New York City’s largest community-based
food pantry. Throughout the holiday season NYCP will serve meals to over 2,000 low-income families.
Christmas Angel Project Begins the weekend of November 21st–22nd!
to benefit The Church of Our Lady of Lourdes in Harlem
and St. Mary’s Church on Grand StreetBeginning the weekend of November 21st and 22nd, after all Masses, participants will be able to select up to five Angel cards from one of the tables that will be placed in the Narthex and Wallace Hall. Cards will also be available
at the Parish House while the supply lasts.
Gifts must be returned to the Parish House no later than Monday, December 7th.
SOCIETY OF ST. VINCENT DE PAUL
Please bring your non-perishable food items to the Parish House by Wednesday, November 18th.
Requested items include: stuffing mix, rice (1 lb.),
and turkey gravy (No glass jars please.)
A flyer with a complete list of food items can be found in the Narthex and on our website.
Annual Turkey Drive to benefit the
New York Common PantryA donation of $35 will help the
Common Pantry to purchase a turkey plus plenty of delicious side dishes and dessert for one of the thousands of families who rely on their
Choice Pantry services.Please bring checks to the Parish House by
Wednesday, November 18th, and make them payable to: Society of St. Vincent de Paul
(note Turkey Drive in the memo section).
Annual Toy DriveBegins Sunday, November 22nd!
to benefit the children from the Church of St. Mary of the Assumption + Our Lady of Mt. Carmel – St. Benedicta
Sunday, November 22nd through Monday, December 14th.
Please bring new, unwrapped toys or games for boys and girls between the ages of 6–12 to the Parish House.
See the flyer in the Narthex and on our website for a list of suggested toys.
Thank you for your generosity!
church of st. ignatius loyola980 Park Avenue at 84th Street • New York, New York 10028 • (212) 288-3588
Fax: (212) 734-3671 www.stignatiusloyola.org
Music Information: (212) 288-2520 Email: [email protected]
Parish Administrator Rev. Thomas H. Feely, S.J.Associate Pastors Rev. William J. Bergen, S.J. Rev. Michael P. Hilbert, S.J. Rev. Dennis J. Yesalonia, S.J.Pastoral Associates Teresa Marie Cariño Carly-Anne Gannon Assisting Priests (Sunday) Rev. Philip G. Judge, S.J. Rev. James Martin, S.J. Rev. Samuel J. Sawyer, S.J. Rev. Anthony P. SooHoo, S.J.Music Ministries Scott Warren, Director Robert Reuter
Michael Sheetz Maureen Haley Philip Anderson Sara Murphy, Administrator Assistant to the Pastor Diane M. BoyleAdministrative Assistant Patricia SchneiderCommunications Coordinator Elizabeth O’SullivanDirector of Facilities Michael GardinerAsst. to the Director of Facilities Caroline FernandesTreasurer Fernando Castro
PARISH STAFF
Weekday Masses Monday – Friday
8:30 AM, 12:10 PM, and 5:30 PMSaturday: 8:30 AM
Masses for Next Weekend:Saturday Vigil: 5:30 PM Fr. HilbertSunday: 8:00 AM Fr. Yesalonia 9:30 AM Fr. YesaloniaWallace Hall 11:00 AM Fr. FeelySolemn 11:00 AM Fr. Sawyer 7:30 PM Fr. Sawyer
Religious Education for Children
Ms. Carly-Anne Gannon, M.Phil., M.Ed.Director
(212) 861-4764
St. Ignatius Loyola Grammar School
Ms. Mary Larkin, Principal M.S. Ed. (Admin.), M.S. Ed. (Literacy)
48 East 84th StreetNew York, NY 10028
(212) 861-3820 Fax: (212) 879-8248
St. Ignatius Loyola Day Nursery
Ms. Theodora Crist, M.S.Executive Director240 East 84th Street
New York, NY 10028 (212) 734-6427 Fax: (212) 734-6972
Children’s Liturgy of the Word Sundays at the 9:30 AM Mass.
Centering Prayer Mondays at 6:30 PM
Confessions 4:30 PM Saturday or by appointment.
Communal Penance Services are celebrated during Advent and Lent.
Baptisms: Please call Teresa Cariño at the Parish House (212-288-3588 x632) to arrange for a Baptism 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 Teresa Cariño at the Parish House
(212-288-3588 x632) to begin preparation for Marriage, normally one year in advance.
Visits to the Sick: Please contact the Parish House between the hours of
9:00 AM and 9:00 PM.
Volunteer Eucharistic Ministers Needed. Volunteers are needed as “spiritual visitors” to the residents of the DeWitt Rehab and Nursing Center, 221 East 79th Street (between 2nd and 3rd Avenues). If you are interested in bringing the Eucharist to residents of DeWitt and are able to make a monthly two-hour commitment, please contact Janet Traub at 646-645-0217 or by email at [email protected] If you have not served as a Eucharistic Minister in the past, a short training program will be offered to prepare you for this very important and rewarding ministry.
Volunteers Needed: Brooklyn Jesuit Prep, a Jesuit middle school for low-income children in Crown Heights, is in need of volunteers to support its programs. There is a particular need for volunteers who are willing to tutor students during daily study halls and on Saturdays, help with grant writing, organize extracurricular programs in cooking, the arts, music, sports, double-dutch, and more. If you are interested in volunteering, email [email protected] or call 718-638-5884 and speak with the Principal, Brian Chap, or the President, Patricia Gauvey.
For your convenience...To reach the Giving page on
the parish website, scan the QR Code at left.
Author Discussion and Reception: The Miracle Chase. Sponsored by the New York Chapter of the Santa Clara University Alumni Association. Monday, November 30th, 7:00 PM. Cristo Rey High School, 112 East 106th Street. Authors of The Miracle Hill, Katie Mahon and Joan Luise Hill, will discuss the discoveries they have made, not only about God and miracles, but also about themselves. Light refreshments will be served. Cost: $5. To register, visit tinyurl.com/qdeuaaz and for more information, email [email protected]
We pray for the faithful departed
Brian MaruffiLauren PhilipMay they rest
in the peace of the Risen Lord