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Jesuit Since 1866Established in 1851
March 3, 2019 Eighth Sunday in Ordinary Time|
On Wednesday, Catholics everywhere will start the Lenten Fast. Most people know the requirements: only one full, meatless meal on Ash Wednesday and Good Friday for people aged 18 to 59, and no meat on Fridays for anybody over 14—with common sense exempting people who are ill, pregnant, etc. Many Catholics additionally
give something up for the season.
One vexing reality is that people (myself included) approach Lent either as an afterthought or as a feat to be accomplished. One year, we forget to adopt something to give up, and we never abstain from meat anyway because we heard somewhere that meatless Fridays were a scheme to enrich a medieval pope’s fisherman cousin. The next year, we opt for something outlandishly difficult to signal our virtue to everybody around us. As a Jesuit parish in the United States and in today’s Church, we might benefit from reflecting on a way we can fast intentionally, rather than anything so crass as mere habit or pride. One quick caveat. Father Ignatius encouraged fasting only in moderation. As a young man, he undertook such extreme fasts that it permanently harmed his health. While he later never shied away from fasting as a spiritual aid, he had learned his lesson. He encouraged people to fast, but only insofar as they do not harm themselves and that no notable illness follows. I cannot emphasize enough the importance of keeping that moderation in mind. That said, one of the primary reasons to fast is penance—either to express exteriorly the grief for our sins that we experience interiorly, or to beg for the grace to experience such contrition. There’s something very Christian about using our own discomfort to make explicit our remorse for a wrong done. It echoes the very mystery of salvation through the Cross. Christ’s suffering, death, and resurrection saves us. When we do penance, when we fast, we unite our voluntary sacrifice with that of Christ in the sure and certain hope that we participate in His redemptive work. One striking thing about the harrowing crises in the Church over the past year has been the number of people who despairingly ask what they can do. We feel powerless to effect change. In one way, that’s true. Church policy is prescribed only by competent ecclesiastical authority. In another way, though, there is something we can do: penance. Christ, himself sinless, died for us sinners. The Gospel constantly encourages us to follow his example and lay down our lives for each other. Trying to make right the sins that others commit is our tradition. We are called, collectively and individually, to work for healing. In this particular moment of history, I suggest that we, the Christian community, should be doing penance for the ways that we, Christian individuals, have failed in this crisis. Can you imagine if millions of undertook a sustained period of spontaneous fasting to express our grief? What a compelling symbol that would be! Not that it would make up for the crimes committed; we can never do that. Nor that it could substitute for implementing meaningful and effective codes of conduct and accountability. What it would do is show survivors and the world the depth of our anguish and how earnestly we desire reconciliation. This Lent, I will be engaging in the ancient Christian practice of fasting as intentional penance for the Church because of the crimes that priests committed and bishops covered up. I will donate the money I save on food and drink to a national organization that helps survivors. That way, I hope this season will not be simply an exercise in self-control, but a cry to God for mercy. If you feel the way I do—sad, outraged, powerless, and more—please consider joining me.
— Rev. Brian G. Konzman, S.J.Assistant Pastor
An Intentional Lenten Fast
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SCRIPTURE CLASSThe Prophetic ImaginationSix Sessions Beginning March 5th
Tuesdays at 11:00 AM Gonzaga Meeting Room
The prophets of ancient Israel were missioned to speak uncomfortable truth to power. Their role was to criticize but also energize, to invite their people to imagine an alternative future, the future as God
dreams it can be. Our presentations will explore the creative ways and words the prophets chastised, inspired, and inspirited. Our discussions will seek
to translate prophetic teaching for our own troubled, pivotal times.
To register, email [email protected]
All sessions led by Brian Pinter, Pastoral Associate.
Space is limited. Early registration is recommended.
Exposition of the Blessed SacramentTuesday Evenings
March 12th –April 16th6:00 PM – 8:00 PM in the Church
The Blessed Sacrament will be exposed at 6:00 PM. The church will be open for private
adoration until shortly before 8:00 PM when the Blessed Sacrament will be reposed and the church will close.
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During the Season of Lent, the Church urges the faithful to reflect a spirit of penance in their daily lives
through Fast and Abstinence.
Ash Wednesday and Good Friday are days of Fast and Abstinence.
Fridays in Lent are days of Abstinence.
Fasting requires that only one full meal be taken per day. Two other smaller meals may be taken during
the day to maintain physical strength, but these two meals together should not equal a full meal in quantity.
Fasting obliges all those who have reached the age of 18 and continues to oblige through age 59. Those not
specifically obliged to fast are encouraged to join in the discipline of fasting to the extent that they are able.
Abstinence prohibits individuals from eating meat on a particular day. Abstinence obliges all those who
have reached the age of 14 and continues to oblige throughout their lives. Those not specifically obliged to abstain from eating meat are encouraged to join in this discipline of abstaining to the extent that they are able.
LENTEN REGULATIONSTHIS WEEK AT A GLANCE
MONDAY, MARCH 4thMoms, Pops & Tots.
10:00 AM. Gonzaga Meeting Room. Details on page 3.
WEDNESDAY, MARCH 6thASH WEDNESDAY
Masses
Ashes will be distributed at all Masses
4:00 PM in Wallace HallAsh Wednesday Service for children and families,
led by Carly-Anne Gannon, Director of Religious Education.
(Adults must remain with their children at this service. Ashes will be distributed.)
• 8:30 AM• 12:10 PM
• 5:30 PM (organ/cantor)• 7:30 PM (organ/cantor)
THURSDAY, MARCH 7thIgnite! Teen Reflection Series.
6:00 PM. Parish Lounge. Details on page 3.
FRIDAY – SUNDAYMARCH 8th – MARCH 10thShelter Weekend. Wallace Hall.
Sunday Social. 8:30 PM. Wallace Hall. Hosted by the Ignatian Young Adults.
Follows the 7:30 PM Mass.
SUNDAY, MARCH 3rdThe N.P. Mander Organ Recital Series
presents Stephen Tharp.3:00 PM. Church. Details on page 5.
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THE ART OF FORGIVENESS
Tuesday, March 12th 7:00 PM
Parish Lounge
Forgiveness and reconciliation are a journey we are all called to undertake. If we are to answer God's
invitation to ever deeper conversion, we must become practitioners of the art of forgiveness. Our presentation and conversation will focus on self-forgiveness, moving
beyond the "soul suicide" of revenge and control, and transforming brokenness into wisdom and compassion.
Brian B. Pinter, Pastoral Associate, will facilitate the discussion.
All are welcome.
BOOMERS & BEYOND LME invites all parishioners to a day of individual reflection, faith sharing,
and guided prayer.
Saturday, April 6th 9:30 AM to 4:00 PM in Wallace Hall
The Rev. Kaji Dousa, Senior Pastor of Park Avenue Christian Church,
will lead a reflection on compassionate connections.
Relationships are beautiful and complex, but they function best when we can find ways to connect with compassion. This workshop will explore how we can
deepen in our capacities to love compassionately, following the example of Christ himself.
The day will include continental breakfast and catered lunch, and will conclude with a prayer service.
Continental breakfast will be served at 9:00 AM, with the program beginning at 9:30 AM.
To register, visit tinyurl.com/lme-april-2019.
Registration is required.
LAY MINISTERS' ENRICHMENT
To stay up-to-date on parish events, follow us at
facebook.com/stignatiusnyc
Monday, March 4th10:00 AM
Gonzaga Meeting Room
This gathering provides parents with young children the opportunity to make friends and develop
community while strengthening their own spiritual lives. Coffee and treats are available for the parents.
No RSVP is required.
MOMS, POPS & TOTSMARCH SELECTION BOOK DISCUSSION
Thursday, March 21st at 2:00 PM Gonzaga Meeting Room
To register for the March 21st book discussion, email [email protected]
MORE THAN A BOOK CLUB
MARCH BOOK SELECTIONThe Friendship of Women
by Joan Chittister
Looking deeply into biblical stories of female friendships in order to extract
greater truths, The Friendship of Women explores the sacred dimension of
friendship through the lenses of faith, tradition, and scripture, revealing the often overlooked voices and
experiences of women in the Old and New Testaments.
Teen Lenten Reflection Series
Thursdays, March 7th to April 11th6:00 PM
Parish Lounge
All high school students are welcome.
IGNITE! TEEN MINISTRY
If you have not yet contributing to our Annual Appeal, you can do so by visiting
the Annual Appeal page on the St. Ignatius website by scanning the QR code at left.
Thank you for your continued generosity!
THE ANNUAL APPEAL
Announced Masses and Readings for the Week
Monday, March 4th (Eighth Monday in Ordinary Time)Sirach 17:20–24 Psalm 32 Mark 10:17–27 8:30 MEM Living & Deceased Members of the Brenninkmeijer Family12:10 MEM Cecillia & Billy Roach and Brid Wallace 5:30 MEM Kevin Sheridan
Tuesday, March 5th (Eighth Tuesday in Ordinary Time)Sirach 35:1–12 Psalm 50 Mark 10:28–31 8:30 MEM Susan Morrill Wommack12:10 MEM Paul Sanders 5:30 MEM Jack Kehoe
Wednesday, March 6th(Ash Wednesday)Joel 2:12–18 Psalm 512 Corinthians 5:20–6:2 Matthew 6:1–6, 16–18 Thursday, March 7th(Thursday After Ash Wednesday)Deuteronomy 30:15–20 Psalm 1 Luke 9:22–25 8:30 MEM John Scanlon12:10 MEM Francisca Dancel 5:30 MEM Maureen Sullivan
Friday, March 8th (Friday After Ash Wednesday)Isaiah 58:1–9a Psalm 51 Matthew 9:14–15 8:30 LVG Fr. Joe Scolaro12:10 MEM Sose & Mark Prekelezaj 5:30 MEM Deceased Members of the Scanlon & McLoughlin Families
Saturday, March 9th(Saturday After Ash Wednesday)Isaiah 58:9b–14 Psalm 86 Luke 5:27–32 8:30 MEM Simona Saracino Fendi
Sunday, March 10th (First Sunday of Lent)Deuteronomy 26:4–10 Psalm 91Romans 10:8–13 Luke 4:1–13
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NEW PARISHIONERS We 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
Celebration of the Sacrament of the
Anointing of the Sick Saturday, March 16th
5:30 PM MassThis liturgy is designed so that the community can
support our brothers and sisters who face the trials of illness or aging.
During the course of the Mass, all those who feel the need of healing and strength because of illness, physical
weakness or spiritual distress will be invited to come forward to receive the Sacrament of Anointing.
Wednesday, March 13th 6:30 PM
Meeting Room
Please join the Ignatian Interfaith Ministry as we explore the rich spirituality of the Sufi
music tradition with musician and teacher Amir Vahab.
Amir Vahab is a composer / vocalist and lecturer specializing in a wide variety of traditional Persian
instruments. Amir is the leader and principal player for the Amir Vahab Ensemble, which played in
Wallace Hall at last spring’s Iftar Dinner.
IGNATIAN INTERFAITH MINISTRY
LENTEN FOOD DRIVEThroughout Lent, SVdP will beaccepting donations of food for
the Church of the Ascension.
The items requested each week are listed below:
Please bring donations to the Parish House.
SOCIETY OF ST. VINCENT DE PAUL
Week 1 (March 10–16)
pasta and tomato sauce
Week 2(March 17–23)
rice and canned beans
Week 3(March 24–30)
cereals and canned fruits
Week 4(March 31–April 6)
tuna fish and canned vegetables
Week 5 (April 7–13)
soups and rice
Week 6 (April 14–17)
tuna fish and pasta
SUNDAY, MARCH 10th11 AM SOLEMN MASS
Gabrieli Exaudi, Domine
Croce Missa sexti toni: Sanctus, Agnus Dei
7:30 PM MASSwith Parish Community Choir
Bevan There’s a wideness in God’s mercy
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Tickets are available online at smssconcerts.org or by calling 212-288-2520.
Catholics in Action: Lord, What Would You Have Us Do?
Friday, March 22nd to Sunday, March 24thJogues Retreat House, Cornwall, NY
Our very own personal commitment to a cause or social action activity can be a source of deep spiritual
reward and fulfillment.
Through personal prayer and reflection, along with guided group sharing, we will discover what brought us to our work, what sustains us throughout and what our
future efforts can achieve. Our goal is to leave spiritually renewed in our commitments and equipped with
insights and tools to energize our efforts for the future.
Cost: $150
To register, scan the QR code at left or visit http://retreat.social/catholicsinaction.
For more information, email [email protected]
Sponsored by Ignatian Social Justice and LGBT Catholics & Friends
RETREAT
The N.P. Mander Organ Recital Series presents
STEPHEN THARPTODAY at 3:00 PM
Stephen Tharp is recognized as one of the great concert organists of our age.
Having played more than 1400 concerts across 50 tours worldwide, Stephen Tharp has built one of the
most well-respected international careers in the world, earning him the reputation as the most traveled concert
organist of his generation.
Tickets: $25
To stay up-to-date on parish events and programs, follow us at stignatiusnyc
MUSIC
So We Must Make the JourneySunday, April 14th
4:00 PM
FEATURINGLorelei Ensemble
Beth Willer, founder and artistic director
Take flight on a transcendent journey from the soaring perspective of birds, and trace humanity’s parallel journey
through the cycle of life with the Lorelei Ensemble.
Boston’s Lorelei Ensemble is recognized nationally for its bold and inventive programs that champion the
extraordinary flexibility and virtuosic capability of the human voice.
Tickets: $20–$80
The Joy of LentAn art-slide lecture presented by
Rev. Leo O’Donovan, S.J.Monday, March 11th
7:00 PM Wallace Hall
Lent is generally thought to be a season of penance and discipline. And so it is. And yet the First Preface for Lent in our earlier liturgy prayed: "Each year you give us this joyful season to prepare to celebrate the Paschal Mystery with hearts and minds renewed."
This slide lecture by Fr. Leo O’Donovan, S.J., President emeritus of Georgetown University,
will meditate on the paradox of joy and penance paired in Lent.
LECTURE
church of st. ignatius loyola980 Park Avenue at 84th Street • New York, New York 10028 • (212) 288-3588
Fax: (212) 734-3671 stignatiusloyola.org
Religious Educationfor Children
Ms. Carly-Anne Gannon, DirectorM.Phil., M.Ed.(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. Joy L. Blom, Executive Director M.A., M.Ed.
240 East 84th StreetNew York, NY 10028
(212) 734-6427 Fax: (212) 734-6972
Children’s Liturgy of the Word Sundays at the 9:30 AM Mass.
Centering PrayerMondays at 6:30 PM.
Confessions 4:30 PM Saturday or by appointment.
Baptisms Please call Maureen Haley at
the Parish House (212-288-3588 x636) 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
Maureen Haley at the Parish House (212-288-3588 x636) 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.
PARISH STAFF Pastor
Rev. Dennis J. Yesalonia, S.J. Associate Pastors
Rev. Michael P. Hilbert, S.J.Rev. Vincent B. Sullivan, S.J.
Assistant PastorRev. Brian G. Konzman, S.J.
Senior PriestRev. William J. Bergen, S.J.
Pastoral Associates
Pastoral AssistantMaureen Haley
Assisting Priests
Music Ministries
Scott Warren, Director Sara Murphy,
Executive Director of SMSS ConcertsDanya Katok, Administrator
Assistant to the PastorDiane M. Boyle
Administrative AssistantPatricia Schneider
Communications Coordinator Elizabeth O’Sullivan
Director of Facilities Robert Cisternino
Asst. to the Director of Facilities Caroline Fernandes
Director of DevelopmentErin Pick
TreasurerFernando Castro
Rev. Philip G. Judge, S.J. Rev. James Martin, S.J.
Teresa Marie Cariño Carly-Anne Gannon
Daniel BeckwithRobert Reuter Michael Sheetz
Maureen HaleyPhilip Anderson
Weekday Masses (Monday to Friday)8:30 AM, 12:10 PM, and 5:30 PM
Saturday: 8:30 AMMasses for Next Weekend:
Saturday Vigil 5:30 PMSunday: 8:00 AM
9:30 AM Wallace Hall Family 11:00 AM Solemn 11:00 AM
7:30 PM
Fr. SullivanFr. KonzmanFr. HilbertFr. JudgeFr. YesaloniaFr. Yesalonia Music Information: (212) 288-2520 Email: [email protected]
Academics: Fordham Preparatory S chool Higher Achie vement Program (HAP). Monday, June 24th to Wednesday, July 24th. Fordham Preparatory School, Fordham University Rose Hill Campus, 441 E. Fordham Road, Bronx. Applications are being accepted for this five-week program open to rising 8th grade boys. HAP combines academics, athletics, and creative enrichment activities that prepare participants for 8th grade and the high school application process. To apply, visit fordhamprep.org/HAP. The online application and school evaluation form are due Friday, March 22nd. For more information, call 718-367-7500 x263 or email [email protected].
Travel: A Spiritual Journey to Portugal. Monday, October 21st to Thursday, October 31st. Hosted by the Maryland & USA Northeast Provinces of the Society of Jesus. Spiritual Director: Fr. Rodolfo Casals, S.J. Cost: $3,679 from New York (Air/land tour price is $3,279 plus $400 government taxes/airline surcharges). Price includes roundtrip airfare, most meals, first class/select hotels, comprehensive sightseeing with local guides, entrance fees, porterage, and hotel service taxes. For more information, contact James Skurka, Tour Coordinator, at 212-774-5548 or [email protected]
Lecture: The Tragedy & Triumph of Lyndon Johnson: An Evening with Joseph A. Califano, Jr. Wednesday, March 20th, 6:00 PM. America Media, 1212 Avenue of the Americas, 11th Floor. This year marks the 50th anniversary of the end of the Johnson administration. Joseph A. Califano, Jr., President Lyndon Johnson’s chief domestic policy assistant, and Matt Malone, S.J., will discuss the legacy of President Johnson. This event is free and open to the public. To RSVP, email [email protected].
