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December 13, 2015Third Sunday of Advent
This past Tuesday, December 8th, was a milestone for the Church for two reasons.
Of course December 8th is the Solemnity of the Immaculate Conception, the patronal feast of the United States. On December 8, 1854, Pope Pius IX defined the dogma of the Immaculate Conception of the Blessed Virgin Mary. Eight years earlier, at the 6th Council of Baltimore, the bishops of the United States chose Mary Immaculate as patroness of the country, and Pope Pius X confirmed this when the national shrine in Washington was planned in 1914. But these are milestones of long ago.
Last Tuesday Pope Francis opened the Jubilee Year of Mercy, and, as one concrete expression of God’s mercy and the Holy Father’s pastoral solicitude, the new legislation regarding the process for the declaration of the nullity of marriage went into effect. A word on each.
The Jubilee Year of Mercy, and its motto Merciful Like the Father, invites us to encounter the transforming grace of God’s mercy. The logo — the work of Jesuit Father Marko Rupnik — represents a blending of the Good Shepherd and the Good Samaritan. The Son takes upon his shoulder the lost soul, suffering humanity, and brings us salvation by sharing our flesh. The eyes of the Good Shepherd are merged with those of man. Christ sees with the eyes of Adam, and Adam with the eyes of Christ. We discover in Christ our own humanity and in his eyes we contemplate the love of the Father.
The scene is captured within the so-called mandorla (the shape of an almond), a figure quite important in early and medieval iconography, for it calls to mind the two natures of Christ, divine and human. The three concentric ovals, with colors progressively lighter as we move outward, suggest the movement of Christ who carries humanity out of the night of sin and death. Conversely, the depth of the darker color suggests the impenetrability of the love of the Father who forgives all.
In inaugurating this Jubilee Year of Mercy on the Solemnity of the Immaculate Conception, Pope Francis said, “The Virgin Mary was called to rejoice above all because of what the Lord accomplished in her. God’s grace enfolded her and made her worthy of becoming the Mother of Christ. When Gabriel entered her home, even the most profound and impenetrable of mysteries became for her a cause for
joy, a cause for faith, a cause for abandonment to the message revealed to her. The fullness of grace can transform the human heart and enable it to do something so great as to change the course of human history.”
Prayer cards for the Jubilee Year of Mercy are available in the Narthex, and the special Holy Year activities in New York are listed on the Archdiocesan website.
On the same day, December 8th, new procedural norms for the declaration of marriage nullity came into force. The new legislation is, one could say, the first fruit of the Jubilee of Mercy. Pope Francis has spoken of “pastoral conversion” and by this he means more mission-oriented, more inclusive, and
more open, inspiring pastoral workers to go forth and elicit “a positive response from all those whom Jesus summons
to friendship with Himself” (Evangelii Gaudium). The structure of the nullity procedure is thus also
renewed and simplified.
The principal innovations are:1. One affirmative sentence (i.e., declaring the nullity of the marriage) is sufficient, abolishing the necessity of a mandatory review at the appeals level; this will reduce significantly the time factor.
2. A sole judge is sufficient, not a panel of three judges as heretofore; this will ease the
case load on judges.3. The easing of restrictions on determining
where a trial can be held.4. The possibility of an expedited procedure. When both
parties agree to seek a declaration of nullity and where the facts and arguments are clear and convincing, the bishop may put aside the ordinary procedure.
This will not mean that it will be “easier” to receive a declaration of nullity of marriage in the sense of more lax parameters of judgment, but it is hoped that the renewed process will be more accessible, freer of bureaucratic delays and complications, and thus correspond to a ministry that seeks to bring the mercy of God to all.
These two milestones of the Church — a Jubilee of Grace and new legislation on marriage — have been set under the auspices of Mary, Mother of Mercy. May she who was conceived without sin assist us in encountering the mercy of God.
— Rev. Michael P. Hilbert, S.J.Associate Pastor
Mercy Me!
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
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SVdP Annual Toy Drive ends tomorrow. Details on page 5.
SVDP Advent Food Drive continues through Saturday, December 19th.
Details on page 5.
SUNDAY, DECEMBER 13thSacred Music in a Sacred Space presents
Sing We Noel — Annual Christmas Concert. 3:00 PM. Church. Details on page 3.
Sunday Social and the Annual Parish Christmas Cookie Exchange. 8:30 PM. Wallace Hall. Hosted by the Ignatian
Young Adults. Follows the 7:30 PM Mass. Details on page 5.
Ranger Rosary Ministry. 7:00 PM. Meeting Room. Join us in
making rosaries to send to our military. New members are welcome!
WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 16thJob Transition Support Group.
10:00 AM. Parish Lounge. Bringing together experienced professionals
looking to secure employment.
THIS WEEK AT A GLANCE
PLEASE OPEN FOR PAGES 3 AND 4
SUNDAY, DECEMBER 13thThird Sunday of Advent
MONDAY, DECEMBER 14th RECONCILIATION MONDAY
All parishes in the Archdiocese of New York will offer the Sacrament of Reconciliation on
Monday, December 14th. Confessions will be heard beginning at 4:00 PM.
This will be followed by ourPARISH ADVENT RECONCILIATION
SERVICE at 7:00 PMMany priests will be available for Confession.
WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 16th (continued)Society of St. Vincent de Paul Meeting.
7:00 PM. Conference Room. Last meeting of 2015. SVdP will next meet
on Wednesday, January 13th.
Book Signing & Reading: Rev. James Martin, S.J. 7:30 PM. Wallace Hall. Details on page 5.
THURSDAY, DECEMBER 17thIgnatian Social Justice.
7:00 PM. Conference Room. All are welcome.
FRIDAY – SUNDAYDECEMBER 18th – DECEMBER 20th
Shelter Weekend. Wallace Hall.For information on volunteering, see page 3.
SATURDAY, DECEMBER 19thIGNITE! Teen Ministry.
6:30 PM. Hoefner Lounge. Teens 13–19 are welcome! Details on page 3.
A special Pre-Natal Blessing will be offered to expectant families at all Masses
next weekend, December 19th–20th. As we draw near to the celebration of
the birth of the Christ Child, we encourage those families about to experience the miracle of birth or adoption to join us for this special blessing.
NEXT WEEKEND:PRE-NATAL BLESSING
NEW! Pope Francis: Living Advent with Joy & Peace
This booklet joins the words of Pope Francis with a prayer for each day of the Advent season
and a reference to the Scripture reading of the day.Advent/Christmas Prayer Booklet
Based on the writings of the late Bishop Kenneth Untener, this booklet features daily scripture reflections
for the Advent/Christmas season. Both booklets are available at the Parish House
ADVENT
This Weekend: Special Collection The annual collection for the retired women and men religious of the New York
Archdiocese will be taken this weekend. Proceeds will help to defray the cost of providing care for those who have given their lives in the service of the Church.
Thank you for your generosity.
You’ve notified your friends, you’ve notified your credit cards, you’ve notified your magazines.
Please don’t forget to notify your church.
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SUNDAY, DECEMBER 20TH4th Sunday of Advent
11:00 AM SOLEMN MASS Sadowski Partita on Gabriel’s Message
Rachmaninoff Vespers, Op. 37: Bogoroditse DevoParsons Ave Maria
11:00 AM FAMILY MASS McDowall Angelus ad Virginem
7:30 PM MASSReuter, arr. O Come Divine Messiah
December at Sacred Music in a Sacred Space
Sing We Noel: Annual Christmas Concerts
TODAY at 3:00 PM & Sunday, December 20th at 3:00 PM
Christmas joy abounds in these beloved annual concerts, featuring works by Cecilia McDowall, Pietro Yon,
Howard Helvey, and Handel’s iconic Hallelujah Chorus from Messiah. Includes well-known seasonal favorites rendered by the Choirs and Orchestra of St. Ignatius
Loyola and the N.P. Mander Organ, as well as carols for everyone to join in singing.
Featuring the Choir & Orchestra of St. Ignatius Loyola, the Parish Community Choir, and the Children’s Choirs.
Tickets are available online at www.smssconcerts.org or by calling 212-288-2520
for 24/7 ordering and customer service.
MUSICFRIDAY – SUNDAY
DECEMBER 18th – DECEMBER 20th SVdP Women’s Shelter
Wallace HallThere 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
Saturday, December 19th6:30 PM – 8:00 PM in 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,
email Teresa Cariño at [email protected]
IGNITE! TEEN MINISTRY
Please support the Advent and ChristmasLiturgical Music Fund
This fund supports the liturgical music program throughout the year — our musicians, staff, music, robes, and maintenance of instruments.
Gifts of $100 or more that are received by Wednesday, December 16 will be listed in the Christmas Eve and Christmas Day worship aids. Contributions of $500 or more will be featured in a separate section.
To donate, visit https://donate.stignatiusloyola.org/christmasmusic
Pope Francis’ December Prayer IntentionsApostleship of Prayer receives monthly prayer intentions from Pope Francis and urges Christians throughout the world to unite in prayer for those intentions. The reflections below seek to illuminate the Holy Father’s concerns.
Universal: Experiencing God’s MercyThat all may experience the mercy of God,
who never tires of forgiving. Evangelization: Families
That families, especially those who suffer, may find in the birth of Jesus a sign of certain hope.
SEEKERS’ RETREAT FOR YOUNG ADULTS
January 29th – January 31stFriday Evening – Sunday Afternoon
Mariandale Retreat Center, Ossining, NY For young adults in their 20s and 30s
Charis NYC presents a peer-led, weekend retreat inspired by Ignatian spirituality and the Jesuit tradition. Take time
away to reflect with others in similar situations and on your own, as you consider how faith
can make a difference in your life. Transportation included. Financial aid available.For more information, please visit www.Charis.nyc
or email [email protected]
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Announced Masses and Readings for the Week
Monday, December 14th (St. John of the Cross) Numbers 24:2–7, 15–17a Psalm 25 Matthew 21:23–27 8:30 MEM William & Ann Reilly12:10 MEM Sasha Ghitelman 5:30 MEM Frank A. Germana, Jr.
Tuesday, December 15th (Third Tuesday of Advent)Zephariah 3:1–2, 9–13 Psalm 34 Matthew 21:28–32 8:30 MEM Bernard Possidente12:10 MEM James O’Leary 5:30 MEM Marie Campbell
Wednesday, December 16th (Third Wednesday of Advent)Isaiah 45:6c–8, 18, 21c–25 Psalm 85 Luke 7:18b–23 8:30 LVG Virginia & Greg Schmitt 12:10 MEM Rocco Vozzo 5:30 MEM Herbert Finley
Thursday, December 17th (Third Thursday of Advent)Genesis 49:2, 8–10 Psalm 72 Matthew 1:1–17 8:30 MEM Marie Ruggiero12:10 MEM Peter Joseph Beattie 5:30 MEM Living & Deceased Members of the Wallace Family
Friday, December 18th (Third Friday of Advent)Jeremiah 23:5–8 Psalm 72 Matthew 1:18–25 8:30 MEM Jane Anne Patton12:10 MEM Dennis J. Cahill 5:30 MEM Mary Rynne
Saturday, December 19th (Third Saturday of Advent)Judges 13:2–7, 24–25a Psalm 71 Luke 1:5–25 8:30 MEM Ann Mara
Sunday, December 20th (Fourth Sunday of Advent)Micah 5:1–4a Psalm 80Hebrews 10:5–10 Luke 1:39–45
Sunday, December 20thImmediately following the 11:00 AM Family Mass
We hope that your family will join us in this celebration of our Lord’s birth. There is a role for everyone!
We would be grateful for help from parents in organizing rehearsals, costumes, and props.
Please contact Mary Jo Ward at [email protected]
with any questions or to volunteer.
WALLACE HALL CHRISTMAS PAGEANT
Volunteers Needed for Build ProjectSaturday, December 19th, 9:00 AM – 4:30 PM
Volunteers will put in a full day on the build, which is likely to be in Brooklyn as
part of Habitat’s ongoing effort to assist families in the restoration of homes affected by Hurricane Sandy.
All volunteers must be 16 years of age or older.
If you would like to volunteer, and can commit to participating for the full day,
please email Peter Wood at [email protected]
IGNATIAN SOCIAL JUSTICE
WeddingsMazin Issa Foteh & Leticia Maribel AlanizPeter Daniel Kosiek & Kathleen Conway
MathusMichael Andrew Palumbo & Andrea Marie SantorielloKarl Christian Reeves & Julianne Michelle Di PalmaJoel Wells & Theresa Lombardi
Baptisms
NOVEMBER SACRAMENTS
Have you made your donation to the Annual Appeal?
Thank you to those who have already responded to the Annual Appeal, which is now underway.
In order to fund the current level of service and programming, we rely heavily on this annual collection.
If you have not yet made a donation, you can do so by visiting the Annual Appeal page on
the St. Ignatius website by scanning the QR code at left.
To electronically access the Annual Report for Fiscal Year 2015 and a letter from Father Feely about the Annual Appeal,
visit our website at www.saintignatiusloyola.org Copies are also available at the Parish House.
Annabelle Grace BerkeryRyder Augusto BrownLiam Ryan CastilloLucie Katherine Del PercioIngrid Eleanor DreyerCharlotte Grace FerrareseHarper Grace GiuniperoGrant Joseph GrafnerCharlotte Lily Grassl
Walter Ash KasemanDevyn Jody KellyColette Verrier LinGenevieve Rose LinkKerrigan Michael MillerEmerson Lee RuettgersBriggs Nicholson SiewertWells Catherine SiewertEva Trillo
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Annual Toy DriveEnds tomorrow!
Benefiting the children from the Church of St. Mary of the Assumption + Our Lady of Mt. Carmel – St. Benedicta
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!
Advent Food DriveContinues This Weekend!
Benefiting the Community Food Pantry at the Church of St. Gregory the Great
Throughout the first three weeks of Advent, SVdP is accepting donations of food for the Community Food
Pantry at the Church of St. Gregory the Great.
Please bring donations to the Parish House by
Saturday, December 19th.Thank you for remembering those in need.
SOCIETY OF ST. VINCENT DE PAUL
Week 3 (Dec. 13th – 19th):
tuna fish, soups, cereals (oatmeal preferred)
VOLUNTEERS NEEDEDThursday, December 24th
Christmas Eve• 4:00 PM Family Mass I • 6:00 PM Family Mass II
• 8:00 PM Mass of Christmas • Midnight MassFriday, December 25th
Christmas Day • 9:30 AM and 11:00 AM* * There is a particular need for volunteers
at the 11:00 AM Mass If you are available, please email Rob Manning at
[email protected] to let him know at which Mass you can assist.
HOSPITALITY MINISTRY
ANNUAL PARISH CHRISTMAS COOKIE EXCHANGE
Hosted by the Ignatian Young Adultsat the IYA Sunday Social
TODAY at 8:30 PM in Wallace HallAll parishioners are welcome.
Bring your homemade cookies to swap with others!To participate:
BAKE your favorite Christmas cookies. (If you’re not a baker but would still like to participate in the exchange, treats from a bakery are fine, too!)
We recommend bringing 2 dozen cookies (24), but any amount is fine as long as you bring that many home!
BRING your treats to Wallace Hall today, before or after the 7:30 PM Mass. Please bring your treats in a container you can reuse for carrying your new cookies home.
EXCHANGE your cookies. All are welcome to stay for our Social, also in Wallace Hall!
If you have any questions about the event, please email [email protected]
Join us asREV. JAMES MARTIN, S.J.
reads excerpts and sign copies of his debut novel, The AbbeyWednesday, December 16th
7:30 PM in Wallace Hall
Copies of The Abbey will be available for purchase.
About The AbbeyA story of three lives intersecting —
a grieving mother, an ambitious young architect who finds himself working as a handyman, and the wise, yet uncertain abbot of a local monastery. While each struggles with their unique challenges
alone, it is when their lives come together that they begin their shared journey toward faith, hope and love.
BOOK SIGNING & READING
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.
IGNATIAN YOUNG ADULTS
Sunday Social Dates Dec. 13 Jan. 10 Feb. 7 Feb. 21
Copies of the Christmas and Holiday Mass Schedule,
which includes the listing of music being sung at the Christmas Eve and Christmas Day Masses,
are available in the Narthex, the Parish House, and at stignatiusloyola.org
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. YesaloniaSunday: 8:00 AM Fr. Yesalonia 9:30 AM Fr. BergenWallace Hall 11:00 AM Fr. FeelySolemn 11:00 AM Fr. Hilbert 7:30 PM Fr. Hilbert
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.
Confessions will be heard at St. Ignatius Loyola Church during the Archdiocesan Day of Reconciliation on Monday, December 14th, beginning at 4:00 PM.
This will be followed by our Parish Advent Reconciliation Service at 7:00 PM.
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.
Academic Tutors: ComUnidad Juan Diego Tutors are needed for the Academic Support Program of ComUnidad Juan Diego, a project sponsored by the Marist Brothers and the Archdiocese of New York to serve the Latino immigrant community in East Harlem. The Academic Support Program is designed to assist the children (elementary through high school) of the members of the ComUnidad Juan Diego achieve academic success and growth in self-confidence. Pope Francis visited this program during his visit to New York City. Where: Our Lady Queen of Angels School, 229 East 112th Street. When: Every Wednesday from 4:30 PM to 6:00 PM. For more information, contact Brother John Klein, F.M.S., Executive Director, ComUnidad Juan Diego, at [email protected]
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 convenienceTo reach the Giving page
on the parish website, scan the QR Code
at left.
DeMello-Stroud Spirituality Conference—Advent: Waking Up to the Joy of Christmas/Reflections in the Spirit of Anthony DeMello, S.J. Presented by the DeMello-Stroud Spirtuality Center. Saturday, December 19, 8:00 AM. Parish Hall, Church of the Epiphany, Second Avenue, between East 21st and East 22nd Streets. Schedule: 8:00 AM–9:00 AM: Bagels and coffee; 9:00 AM–4:45 PM: Interactive discussion, lectures, video. This event is free but a modest donation is appreciated. To register, call 917-859-1701 or email [email protected] For more information about the DeMello-Stroud Spirituality Center, visit.demellospirituality.com