Twenty-seventh Sundayin Ordinary Time

4 October 2015Saint Francis of Assisi Feast Day — 4 October

Saint CeciliaP A R I S H

Saint Cecilia Parish, Boston

Wednesday, October 14, 2015 7:00 p.m.

Sons of Serendip

Finalist on NBC’s “America’s Got Talent”

Tickets available at the door Admission | $25 adults $15 Students, Seniors www.stceciliaboston.org www.sonsofserendip.com/#music

Ministers of the Liturgy

Saturday | 5:00 p.m.Rev. Peter Grover, OMV, celebrantTom Nicolini, lector

Sunday | 8:00 a.m.Rev. George Winchester, SJ, celebrantBob Mann, lector

Sunday | 9:30 a.m.Rev. John Unni, celebrantJosh Faichild, Zachary Boutin, & Georgia Brucato, lectors Sunday | 11:15 a.m.Rev. John Unni, celebrantCristopher Loh, Joe Castellano, & Maggie Loh, lectors Sunday | 6:00 p.m.Rev. Ryan Duns, SJ, celebrantNatasha Pierre & Lawrence Remo, lectors

today’s readings

Genesis 2:18-24Hebrews 2:9-11Mark 10:2-16

next sunday’s Readings

Wisdom 7:7-11Hebrews 4:12-13Mark 10:17-30

Special intentions

Saturday, October 3 | 5:00 p.m. Bill Ahearn, Memorial

Sunday, October 4 | 11:15 a.m. Michael Donnelly, Memorial

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our community news

FOOD DONATIONS FOR CATHOLIC CHARITIESThis week's featured donation item is:

CEREAL!

Next week's featured donation item is:CANNED CHICKEN!

Donations of pasta, sauce, cereal, tuna, & other canned food are always also accepted. Please leave food donations in the narthex baskets.

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Prayers & Occasions

Our DeceasedRoy Frost's mother died on Monday, September 28. Pray for the eternal repose of Ruth Frost and for the consolation of Roy and his family. If you are reading this on-line, the vigil (wake) will take place on Thursday, October 1 from 4:00 to 8:00 p.m. at the George L. Doherty Funeral Home in Somerville. The funeral Mass will be celebrated at Saint Cecilia on Friday morning at 10:00. May her soul and the souls of all the faithful departed, through the mercy of God, rest in peace.

Our SickPlease pray for all our sick and for those who are in need of our prayer, especially Rudy Kikel, Annette Kulas, Lisa Caputo, Anthony Simboli, Anne Frenette Handly, Roséa Aubrey, Robert Lupis, Owen Kyes, Mildred McLaughlin, Brenna Smith, Pilar Estrada, Michalina Maniscalco, Michael Patrick Kelly, Mark Anderson, Bill Downing, Nimet Yousif, Judy Gallo, Skyler Stevenson, Rob Morrissey, Roberta McMann, Silvana Franco, Silvia Basagni, Brian Donnelly, Karen Thoresen, Theresa Wier, Bill Ahern, Lisa Anzalone, Lena Bryant, Mary Silva, Kenny Borum, Kevin, Joseph Pierre, George Driscoll, Quinn Amsler, Rose Rizzo, Bill Pennington, Jillian Scalfani, Lisa Cox, Richard Smith, Meghan, Joseph Turner, Mary Curley, Bryan Thomas, Linda Jenkins, Belle Marie Cosgrove, Annie McGovern, Rachel Fitzgerald, Joanne DeMare, Tj Baudanza, Bob Carroll, and Ilene Katz.

Welcome to Saint Cecilia!We are pleased to welcome the following new members of our parish who have recently registered: the Poetzsch Family of Newton, the Knight-Borges Family of Milton, Michael and Sarah Rabasco of Boston, Chung Lee of Medford, the Feinberg Family of Newton, Daniel Atchinson and Jeanna Beals of Boston, Brooke Lenahan, the Jackson Family of Wakefield, Edward Burke of Jamaica Plain, the Hadley-Simonetti Family of Jamaica Plain, and Jonathan Byrne and Angelo Valente of Boston. If you have not previously registered with the parish, there are forms in the narthex for this purpose or you can register online at www.stceciliaboston.org.

What's New?Be sure to visit our parish website (www.stceciliaboston.org) and click on the "What's New" button on the home page. You'll find a link to Pope Francis' historic address to Congress, as well as our children's faith formation calendar for the 2015/16 academic year, and the RCIA calendar.

Blessing of Animals Today!It’s that time of year again! Today, in commemoration of the Memorial of Saint Francis of Assisi, we will celebrate the Blessing of Animals at the 9:30 a.m. and 11:15 a.m. liturgies. Bring your rabbits, dogs, cats, birds, turtles, hamsters, guinea pigs, fish, and iguanas. Indeed, all creatures of our God and King are welcome! All are invited to participate!

Reminder to Parents of Young People in Grades 7 & 8Grades 7 & 8 will meet this afternoon, Sunday, October 4, in the Conference Room located off of the Parish Hall from 4:00 p.m. to 5:45 p.m. This class will attend the 6:00 p.m. Mass together following class.

Reminder to ParentsNext Sunday is the Columbus Day Weekend so there will not be faith formation classes for children. After today, the next faith formation class for children in grades K2, 1, 7, & 8 will be on October 18. The next class for children in grades 2, 3, 4, 5, & 6 will be on October 25.

Family BrunchWe will be having a Faith Formation Fall Family Brunch on Sunday, October 18 in the Fenway Room at the Hilton Boston Back Bay, immediately after the 9:30 a.m. liturgy. Please be sure to sign-up this morning so that we have an accurate count. You may also e-mail Scott MacDonald (smacdonald@stceciliabos-ton.org) to make a reservation. The cost of the brunch is $20 for adults and $10 for children 12 years of age and younger. Pine Street Inn's Volunteer Programs Director Scottie Wait will be with us to speak about our monthly commitment to provide and serve dinner at Pine Street Women's Inn on the second Monday of each month from November to April.

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New Choir Members NeededWe are in need of new choir members to sing with us. If you have a musical talent to share with the community, we would love to have you join us. Please stop by and see Richard Clark after Mass, or email him at rclark@stceciliaboston.org. We look forward to hearing from you! For more information you can also check our website at www.stceciliaboston.org/music-ministry.

RCIA - The Rite of Christian Initiation of AdultsThe parish welcomes those seeking fuller participation in the life of the Church. RCIA is a program offered each year to those who wish to be baptized into the Catholic faith and to those who are already baptized Christians who wish to enter into full communion with the Catholic Church. It is also for individuals baptized in the Catholic faith who have never received first Holy Communion. We meet on Tuesday evenings from 6:30 to 8:00 p.m. The first twelve weeks are considered an inquiry period with no formal commitment required, so all are welcome to register and come and see. If you or someone you know may be interested, please e-mail Scott MacDonald (smacdonald@stceciliaboston.org). RCIA sessions run from September 29, 2015 through April 19, 2016. The sessions are held in a classroom in our Parish Pastoral Center. RCIA participants are also expected to attend the 11:15 a.m. Mass together each Sunday.

Pie Sellers Needed! As part of our on-going relationship with Community Servings, we are looking for parishioners willing to assist with their annual Pie in the Sky fundraiser. Every Thanksgiving pie sold for $28 feeds a Community Servings client in Eastern Massachusetts suffering with a life-threatening illness for one week. The delicious pies—apple, pecan, pumpkin, and sweet potato—are baked by some of the best local restaurant chefs and caterers and are the perfect dessert for your Thanksgiving table. If you are willing to help sell pies at Saint Cecilia liturgies as well as to your friends and colleagues, please email Mark Lippolt at mlippolt@hammondre.com.

saint cecilia concert series: Sons of SerendipOct. 14 @ 7:00 p.m. I $25 Adults, $15 Students & Seniors

Saint Cecilia Parish will continue its 2015-2016 concert season on Wednesday, October 14 at 7:00 p.m. Sons of Serendip was a finalist on season 9 of America’s Got Talent. They continue to create beautiful music through the use of a harp, piano, cello, and voice.

seraphim singers“For Heaven is a Different Thing” Choral Settings of Sacred PoetryJennifer Lester, Director Oct. 30 @ 8:00 p.m. I $20 Adults, $15 Students & Seniors

The Seraphim Singers, directed by Jennifer Lester, will perform the world premiere of On Emptiness, Wisdom and Fortune by Richard J. Clark, text by Adam Wood, and the U.S. premiere of Jon Laukvik’s Three poems on texts by George Herbert. Other featured poets and composers include John Donne, George Herbert, Jones Very, Gerald Finzi, Hildegard von Bingen, Carson Cooman, and James Woodman.

MORE UPCOMING CONCERTS:- Friday, November 20 @ 7:00 p.m. - Saint Cecilia Day Concert- Thursday, December 10 @ 7:00 p.m. - Copley Singers Christmas Concert

REFRESH Meeting Tuesday, September 1 I 6:30 p.m.-7:30 p.m. Parish Pastoral Center - Classroom 3

Please join us for a chance to share your faith with other pa-rishioners in a small group setting. For more info please email sc.refresh@gmail.com.

Next Week - Parish Ministry Sunday Through our baptism we are called to serve as disciples of Jesus. Next week, instead of our traditional full Ministry Fair, we are having a smaller opportunity for parishioners to sign-up to participate in or learn more about one of our many parish ministries. Next Sunday, October 11, following the liturgies there will be sign-up sheets and information sheets available in classroom CL1. Light refreshments will be served. To learn more beforehand about our various ministries, please visit our parish website.

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DRIVERS NEEDEDEach month parishioners have the opportunity to pick up donated meat, dairy products, and produce from three local supermarkets and deliver it to either Catholic Charities' Haitian Multi-Service Center in Dorchester or the Pine Street Inn in the South End. This vital ministry takes place at 7:30 a.m. every Saturday and Sunday morning and on Sundays can be completed in time to attend the 9:30 parish Mass. Our upcoming dates include: October 3, 4, 10, & 11. If you are interested in helping, please email Mark Lippolt at mlippolt@hammondre.com.

interfaith gatheringon climate action Answering the Call: An Interfaith Gathering for Climate ActionLocation: Temple Beth Elohim, WellesleyDate/Time: October 12, 6:30 - 9:00 p.m.

Saint Cecilia Parish will be co-sponsoring this fantastic interfaith gathering and encourages all parishioners to register, attend, consider volunteering, and spread the word. This will be a powerful opportunity to frame climate change as a moral issue and to build relationships and partnerships among faith groups for concrete, collective action to ensure a clean, just energy future in Massachusetts. Confirmed speakers include Father Bryan Hehir (keynote speaker on the Papal Encyclical); Rabbi Shoshana Meira Friedman (event emcee); Rev. Margaret Bullitt-Jonas; Rabbi Rachel Saphire; and Rev. Fred Small. The event will also feature a dance piece by Father Robert VerEecke. Please register via http://tbewellesley.formstack.com/forms/answeringthecall. To volunteer at the event, please contact Kathleen Nilles at mnilles@comcast.net. For more info please contact Caroline Gélinas at cgelinas@stceciliaboston.org.

THANK YOU, THANK YOU, THANK YOU!Your generosity toward vulnerable, neglected, and traumatized children in Massachusetts through this year’s Rodman Ride for Kids has once again been tremendous and is much appreciated! Letitia Howland and her niece Ella, have together raised nearly $10,000 to help children across the Commonwealth! The children, families, and staff at Robert F. Kennedy Children’s Action Corps are very grateful. If you’re interested in learning more, visit www.rfkchildren.org or contact Letitia – Lhowland@rfkchildren.org.

SAINT C's YOUNG ADULTS!

Welcome Weekend Saturday, Oct. 3 and Sunday, Oct. 4

Got a friend whom you've never invited to St. C's? Let's pack the house with people who've never been here before. If you read this sentence, you are now tasked with finding one random person to bring to Mass. Planning Committee members will be camping out in the entrance after all Masses that weekend to welcome people and answer questions about what we do. We'll also be having an ice cream social after the 6:00 p.m. Mass on October 4. If you'd like to come stuff your face with ice cream, please RSVP. Last year we had just enough, so please make sure to RSVP!

T-shirt & sock drive for Bridge Over Troubled Waters - THIS WEEKEND

We're collecting new and used (clean) tshirts and socks for the folks in need at the Bridge Over Troubled Waters. Please bring these items with you to Mass this weekend and drop them off in the boxes in the narthex.

Holy Hour and Happy Hour Wednesday, Oct. 15Prayer - 6:30 p.m. I Happy Hour - 7:15 p.m.

We'll all walk over to Dillon's together after the prayer is finished. Please RSVP to scyoungadults@gmail.com.

cambridge rehab Wednesday, Oct. 21 I 6:00 p.m.-7:30 p.m. Cambridge Rehab Nursing Home

Share the gift of time with elderly folks at this nursing home by chatting with them to keep them company after a short prayer service. RSVP to t.davoli@gmail.com.

save the date!We're planning an overnight retreat for April 15-17, 2016. We're currently recruiting for the committee that will plan the weekend. If interested, please email Carly at scyoungadults@gmail.com.

*** Are you between 21-40 years old looking for some Catholic community at St. C's? Join the listserv

by emailing scyoungadults@gmail.com. ***

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When 'happiness' eludes us — as, eventually, it always will — we have the invitation to examine our programmed responses and to exercise our power to choose again. Through exaggeration, confusion, and distortion, we have allowed our politics, our church and our families to fall out of emotional balance. We can learn to heal our reactive responses by seeking "emotional sobriety," which is really the task that we call contemplation.

Bill Wilson, one of the founders of the 12 Step Program of Alcoholics Anonymous, said that recovery was not complete until addicts achieved "emotional sobriety." In many ways he was saying the same thing that mystical religion recognized — authentic spirituality should lead to a total "rewiring" of both our conscious lives and our unconscious programming. It will not just change external behavior, but internal emotions and responses, our entire pattern of thinking.

Contemplation is not first of all about being religious, introverted, or pious — it is about being emotionally and mentally honest! Contemplation is an alternative consciousness that refuses to identify with or feed what are only passing shows. It is the absolute opposite of addiction, consumerism or any egoic consciousness.

Egoic consciousness is the one we all normally operate with, until we are told there is something else! Every culture teaches egoic consciousness in different ways. At that level it is all about me, my preferences, my choices, my needs, my desires and me and my group as the central reference point. It was religion's job to tell us about a different kind of software and the original word for it was simply prayer. But even the concept and practice of prayer became captive to the voracious needs of the ego. Even prayer became a way to get God to do what we wanted.

Thus we use the word contemplation so people might know we are talking about a totally different operating system, different software where the private self is not the center of attention and interpretation. This is the "grain of wheat" that Jesus says must die "or it remains

just a grain of wheat." But if it dies, "it bears much fruit" (John 12:24). Mature and contemplative religion has always known that we need a whole new operating system, which Paul called "the mind of Christ" (1 Corinthians 2:16) or a "spiritual revolution of the mind" (Ephesians 4:23).

Only with this new mind can we also develop a new heart and a new emotional response to the moment. When it is not all about me, I can see from a much deeper and broader set of eyes. In time our responses are much less knee jerk, predictable and self-centered. Only contemplative prayer touches the deep unconscious, where all of our real hurts, motivations and deepest visions lie. Without it, we have what is even worse — religious egoic consciousness, which is even more defensive and offensive than usual! Now it has God on its side and is surely what Jesus means by the unforgivable "sin against the Holy Spirit." It cannot be forgiven because this small self would never imagine it needs forgiveness. It is smug and self-satisfied.

We must learn and practice this new mind or there will be no real change, no authentic encounter with ourselves, God or anybody else. Find your own practice and learn a new mind. Contemplation really is the change that changes everything.

Fr. Richard Rohr is a globally recognized ecumenical teacher bearing witness to the universal awakening within Christian mysticism and the Perennial Tradition. He is a Franciscan priest of the New Mexico Province and founder of the Center for Action and Contemplation (CAC) in Albuquerque, NM. Fr. Richard's teaching is grounded in the Franciscan alternative orthodoxy—practices of contemplation and lived kenosis (self-emptying), expressing itself in radical compassion, particularly for the socially marginalized. Fr. Richard is author of numerous books, including Everything Belongs, Adam’s Return, The Naked Now, Breathing Under Water, Falling Upward, and Immortal Diamond: The Search for Our True Self. CAC is home to the Rohr Institute where Fr. Richard is Academic Dean of the Living School for Action and Contem-plation. Drawing upon Christianity’s place within the Peren-nial Tradition, the mission of the Rohr Institute is to produce compassionate and powerfully learned individuals who will work for positive change in the world based on awareness of our common union with God and all beings.

Contemplation: Finding Ourselves, Finding God

By RICHARD ROHR, OFM

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i Classes in our Faith Formation program began last Sunday, September 27 for grades K2 to grade 6. There is a separate schedule for children in grades 7 to 10. If you have not yet registered or paid, please be sure to do so today. Registration forms are available in the Parish Hall at the Faith Formation Resource Table. Please note that kindergarten and first grade will meet following the Gospel reading at the 9:30 a.m. Mass and will end at the conclusion of the liturgy; grades two through six will meet as soon as the 9:30 a.m. Mass is over and will end at 11:45 a.m. Parents must pick their children up from the classrooms at the end of class. Our seventh, eighth, ninth, and tenth grade classes follow a different schedule and will meet on Sunday afternoons, usually twice a month.

i In order to register your child in our Faith Formation Program, you must be a registered parishioner. There are registration forms at the Faith Formation Resource Table in the Parish Hall or you can register on-line by visiting http://stceciliaboston.org/life-at-st-cecilias/becoming-a-registered-parishoner/permanent-parishioner-registration-form/. We also need a baptismal certificate from the church where your child was baptized. Simply call the church and ask them to either mail it to us or fax it to us at 617-536–1781. We would like all baptismal certificates as soon as possible.

i Children should never go to the restroom alone. We are happy that you feel so safe here, but please remember that we are in a building that is wide open and has multiple entrances. For the safety of our children, please do not allow them to wander around unsupervised and please do not ever allow them to go to the restroom unaccompanied by a parent. Children should be brought to the restroom before class begins.

i The children at the nine-thirty liturgy are invited to bring food for the poor up to the sanctuary in the offertory procession. Please try to remember to bring to Mass each Sunday some of the following items: peanut butter, tuna fish, canned chicken breast, Cheerios or Corn Flakes, white flour spaghetti, macaroni and cheese, tomato sauce. These are the items that our friends at Catholic Charities need most. We will do this every Sunday all year long. Please do not take food from the baskets in the narthex for the offertory procession. This food has already been donated once. Instead, please bring one of the above food items from home with you on Sunday.

i We are planning to train new altar servers. All children who are in fourth grade or beyond are invited to participate in this important ministry. If your child is interested in becoming an altar server, please e-mail Scott or watch the bulletin for the date and time of an upcoming training session.

faith formationclassroom locationsClasses Starting After the Gospel Reading and Endingat the Conclusion of the 9:30 a.m. LiturgyKindergarten 2 I CL3 (Parish Pastoral Center)Grade 1 I CL1 (Parish Pastoral Center)

Classes Starting Following the 9:30 a.m. Liturgy and Endingat 11:45 a.m.Grade 2 I CL1 (Parish Pastoral Center)Grade 3 I CL3 (Parish Pastoral Center)Grade 4 I CL4 (Parish Pastoral Center)Grade 5 I CL5 (Parish Pastoral Center)Grade 6 I Conference Room (Parish Pastoral Center)

Schedule for Grades 7 & 8

Grades 7 & 8 will meet on Sunday afternoons in the Conference Room of the Parish Pastoral Center from 4:00 to 5:45 p.m. on the following dates:

October 4 & 18November 1, 15, & 29December 13January 17 & 24February 7 & 21March 13 & 20April 3 & 24May 1

Grades 9 & 10 will meet on Sunday afternoons in the Parish Pastoral Center from 4:00 to 5:45 p.m. This schedule is being finalized and will be sent out in an e-mail.

Children's Faith Formation!

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join the greeters!Are you warm and friendly person who loves to meet fellowparishioners with a smile? If so, join the Greeters! We are always searching for more parishioners to help. Greeters are particularly needed at the Sunday 6:00 p.m. liturgy. One can specify Mass frequency or any other availability concerns, all of which can be accommodated. If interested in helping out, please contact Christina Searby at sc.greeters@gmail.com.

SAVE THE DATEOur friends at Women's Lunch Place will be holding their Annual Spaghetti Dinner on Friday, October 23. The Spaghetti Dinner is Women's Lunch Place's signature fall event. The event is dedicated to raising critical funds that support the daily operations of the organization, including its meals and advocacy programs. Tickets for the event, which takes place at the Copley Fairmont Hotel, are $250 each. If you're interested in joining the Saint Cecilia table at this event, please contact Mark Lippolt at mlippolt@hammondre.com.

PARA SWIM OPPORTUNITIESLaura Dennison, parishioner and swimmer extraordinaire, is excited to announce an awesome opportunity for athletes with disabilities - both kids and adults - involving identification and development of para swimmers. She has been working with the Paralympic Sport Club Boston SWIMMING to make sure that masters swimmers with disabilities are incorporated as part of her role as para athlete chair for New England Masters. PSC BOSTON SWIMMING is a weekly swim training, competition, and support group for swimmers of all ages and levels of skill development (and their coaches). They meet on Sundays from September 27 to March 20 (2:00-4:00 p.m.) at Clark Athletic Center Pool-UMass/Boston. For more info please contact Laura at lmdennison@gmail.com or visit www.adaptivesportsne.org. Let's get more athletes with disabilities in the water!

HELP US CARE FOR THE POORAt least a few times each week, homeless men and women come to the parish office or approach a staff member after Mass looking for something to eat or a donation. While we do sometimes give out small amounts of money, we prefer to offer people a gift card to a local supermarket or fast food establishment. You have always responded generously to our appeal for gift cards, but once again, we are in need of having our supply replenished. If you are interested in helping out in this way, simply purchase a gift card and drop it in the collection basket at Mass or give the card to a staff person. At this point in time, gift cards to Shaw's, Dunkin' Donuts, and CVS would be most helpful. We are very appreciative of your assistance as we attempt to offer aid to the less fortunate in our midst.

dr. james o'connell discussionPlease join us on Sunday, October 25 following the 6:00 p.m. Mass for an author discussion with Dr. James J. O’Connell, author of Stories from the Shadows, Reflections of a Street Doctor. Dr. O’Connell is the founding physician and president of Boston Health Care for the Homeless Program, which has been delivering homeless medical care to patients in over 60 shelters and sites throughout Greater Boston for over 30 years. Dr. O’Connell graduated from the University of Notre Dame and received a master’s degree in theology from Cambridge University and his medical degree from Harvard Medical School. He completed his residency in Internal Medicine at MGH. He juggles a busy clinical role on the BHCHP street team and is assistant professor of medicine at Harvard Medical School. He is the recipient of the Albert Schweitzer Humanitarian Award and the Trustees’ Medal from Massachusetts General Hospital. Dr. O’Connell’s collection of stories and patient portraits explore some of the greatest health challenges of our time: the crises of AIDS, addiction and untreated mental illness; the financial and human costs of lack of access to primary care; and the inextricable link between poverty and poor health. Through it all, Dr. O’Connell finds joy, hope and inspiration in his patients and the reader in turn marvels at his ability to instill those same qualities in the men and women he cares for. Books will be available for purchase or can be ordered online at www.bhchp.org. For more information, contact Caroline at cgelinas@stceciliaboston.org.

room for rent?Have an apartment to let, room for rent or sublet in or around the Back Bay area? If so, and interested to connect with a Saint Cecilia parishioner in need of a place to call home, please contact Caroline at cgelinas@stceciliaboston.org. A fellow parishioner is taking a semester off from school to focus on her health and would like to live in our neighbourhood, preferably renting from another parishioner. Thank you!

At its core, the environmental crisis is a moral challenge. It calls us to examine how we use and share the goods of the earth, what we pass on to future generations, and how we live in harmony with God's creation.

- Renewing the Earth: An Invitation to Reflection and Action on Environment in Light of

Catholic Social Teaching A Pastoral Statement of the

United States Conference of Catholic BishopsNovember 14, 1991

Pope Francis in The U.S.

"Would that we could all be prophets! Would that all of us could be open to miracles of love for the sake of all the families of the world, and thus overcome the scandal of a narrow, petty love, closed in on itself, impatient of others!"

(Homily at World Meeting of Families)

"This absolute minimum has three names: lodging, labor and land."

Pope Francis' Address to Congress

http://www.cnn.com/2015/09/24/

politics/pope-francis-congress-speech/

A journalist: Holy Father, you have become a star in the United States. Is it good for the Church if the Pope is a star?

Pope Francis: The Pope must… Do you know what the title was of the Pope that ought to be used? Servant of the servants of God. It’s a little different from the stars. Stars are beautiful to look at. I like to look at them in the summer when the sky is clear. But the Pope must be, must be the servant of the servants of God. Yes, in the media this is happening but there’s another truth. How many stars have we seen that go out and fall. It is a fleeting thing. On the other hand, being servant of the servants of God is something that doesn’t pass.

"I take this opportunity to thank all those, of whatever religion, who have sought to serve the God of peace by building cities of brotherly love, by caring for our neighbors in need, by defending the dignity of God’s gift of life in all its stages, by defending the cause of the poor and the immigrant. All too often, those most in need of our help are unable to be heard. You are their voice, and many of you have faithfully made their cry heard."

(Speech at Independence Mall, Philadelphia)

"The poorest are those who suffer most from such offenses, for three serious reasons: they are cast off by society, forced to live off what is discarded and suffer unjustly from the abuse of the environment. They are part of today's widespread and quietly growing 'culture of waste.'"

"The Son of God came into this world as a homeless person. The Son of God knew what it was to start life without a roof over his head."

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cardinal cushing awards Today, October 4, The Missionary Society of St. James the Apostle will be honoring this year's recipients of the Cardinal Cushing Medal: Rev. Vincent Daily, Dr. Courtland Harlow, Jr. (posthumous), and Mr. Robert Scannell, Jr. at Cadigan Hall, Boston College High School (150 Morrissey Blvd. Boston). The reception begins at 5:00 p.m., medal presentation at 6:15 p.m., followed by coffee & dessert at 7:15 p.m. The Celebration helps to subsidize the work of the priests who work amongst the poorest of the poor in Peru and Ecuador. Tickets may be obtained online by September 25, 2015. Please also consider sponsorship or a message in the Tribute Book. Register & donate online: www.socstjames.com/awards2015.html.

Encountering Thomas Merton, interfaith VisionaryWednesdays, Oct. 7, 14, 21, 2015 I 7:15-8:45 p.m.St. Peter’s Church, 838 Mass Ave., Cambridge-Central Square T

The Rev. Dr. David Killian, CMM President who founded Ruah Interfaith Spirituality and Meditation Programs at the Paulist Center in downtown Boston in 1974 and at All Saints Parish in Brookline in 1992, will host this series on the 100th anniver-sary of Merton’s birth as we explore Merton’s relevance for today. No admission, donations accepted. Please register at http://mertoncmm.eventbrite.com. For info, please contact Alicen Roberts at 617-244-3650 or info@coopmet.org.

project rachel"During the retreat, I realized the impact of forgiveness... Through the depth of my pain, I began a lasting relationship with God..." Many women ache with the pain of a past abortion. The Project Rachel ministry of the Archdiocese of Boston extends an invitation for post-abortion hope and healing through its one-day "Come to the Waters of Healing" retreat. Upcoming retreat dates are October 17 and November 14. Retreats are limited to 10 women and are held at a confidential location. For registration information, contact Project Rachel at 508-651-3100 or help@projectrachelboston.com. Trust in the tender mercy of God!

Clay Pots RetreatFinding the Treasure, Communicating the GloryOctober 9-11 @ St. Thecla's Retreat House, Billerica

A Catholic weekend retreat for those who work or are studying for a career in the field of media communications or entertainment offering time and an opportunity to nurture contemplation of the Treasure within, and revitalize how we communicate God’s Glory in a compelling way. Presented by the Daughters of Saint Paul, a community of sisters whose mission is to evangelize with the media of communications. For more information visit www.pauline.org/retreat. Student rate available with student ID.

Saint Cecilia CARES Pastoral Training ProgramThis month there is an opportunity to enroll for the next training group for the CARES pastoral visiting team. The upcoming workshop entitled Pastoral Care to the Sick and Homebound is the first step toward expanding your pastoral skills for to become a member of our CARES team of visiting ministers. This team responds to the growing need for support to the most vulner-able members of our parish and the surrounding community. CARES ministers visit the sick, homebound, and isolated individuals to offer their pastoral presence and support. The six-week training program will be offered starting on October 14 at St. Raphael Parish in Medford. It will will provide the foundation of skills to companion individuals through emotion-al/spiritual challenges of loss, grief, and suffering. If you are feeling called to this discipleship and want to discuss the pro-gram and your gifts, please contact Jeanne Bruno (Coordinator of Pastoral Outreach) at 617-536-4548 or jbruno@stceciliabos-ton.org. She will be available after morning Masses today.

STAYING IN TOUCHIf you are moving, or have changed your phone or email address, please be sure to update your contact information with the parish office. You can simply email Mark Donohoe at mdonohoe@stceciliaparish.org with the new information. Thank you.

Catholic memorial open houseCatholic Memorial School is hosting its annual Open House on Sunday, October 18 from 11:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m. for the Middle School Program and 2:00-4:00 p.m. for the High School Pro-gram. The open houses will include student-led campus tours., and the chance to meet faculty, staff, coaches, students and parents to discuss programs and answer questions. Please visit www.CatholicMemorial.org or call Admissions at 617-469-8019.

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discerning a vocation?Fiat is a discernment group for women who are considering a vocation to religious life. The next meeting will be held on October 28 at 7:00–9:00 p.m. at Our Lady Help of Christians Church, 573 Washington St., Newton. The topic is “Discovering God’s Will for Me.” If you are interested in attending or would like more information, please contact Sister Marian Batho, CSJ, Delegate for Religious, Sr_Marian_Batho@rcab.org or call 617-746-5637.

A Letter fromthe Parish Finance Council

Dear Fellow Parishioners,

We are pleased to present the Saint Cecilia Parish Operating Statement for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2015 as well as the Budget for the current fiscal year.

The Operating Statement shows an operating surplus for last fiscal year of $162,544. This represents a considerable improvement over last year’s operating deficit of $17,568. The reasons for the improvement are twofold: better control of our expenses and the increased generosity of our parishioners.

As we look to the budget for this fiscal year, we anticipate an operating deficit of $22,566. This deficit is primarily due to conservative income projections as well as a potential increase in salary expense. We have been cautious with the income projection, but believe there is a good chance we will exceed the income of the past year. We have projected an increase in salary expense since we continue to search for a Pastoral Director of Operations. Our goal is to be break even for this fiscal year. Accordingly, we will adjust our expenses in the future if we do in fact run an operating deficit.

You will notice a new line item in the operating statement – Reserve for Future Capital Repairs. The Finance Council has been concerned for some time that we have no reserve funds to meet major building repair expenses which surely will occur at some time in the future. We have not been able to establish an account for this purpose until now because all available funds were used to retire the debt with the Archdiocese incurred during the renovation five years ago. The debt is now fully paid, and we have established the reserve account. Each year we will add to the reserve as our finances permit.

We conclude this report with a very special thank you to those parishioners who participate in the Offertory Commitment Program (OCP) program. Our OCP remains the cornerstone of the parish's financial health, generating more than $500,000 of our $817,094 in “Sunday Offertory Income” last year. If you have not already done so, we encourage you to please consider joining the 400 plus parishioner households currently enrolled in the program. Please contact Mark Donohoe at 617-536-4548 ext. 115 or mdonohoe@stceciliaboston.org for more information.

We hope that this brief summary of the parish’s financial position is helpful to you. If you have questions concerning any of it, please feel free to contact any member of the Finance Council.

Thank you for your continued prayer and support of our parish as we go forward in faith.

Saint Cecilia Finance Council Father John Unni, Pastor Matt Maguire, Vice Chair David Castaldi Alicia Cooney Mark Duggan Jason Kelly Mark Lippolt

Saint Cecilia Parish Operating Statement FY 2015 - July 1, 2014 to June 30, 2015

Checking Account as of 6/30/15 $108,625.83 Savings Accounts as of 6/30/15 $586,890.74

Income Offertory $278,968.25 OCP Offertory 538,126.46 Shrines, Candles & Flowers 12,188.00 Sacramental Offerings 77,983.00 Catholic Appeal Rebate 24,813.36 Gifts & Bequests 238,401.58 Religious Education 18,283.00 Lease/Rental Income 104,750.00 Interest and Dividend Income 2,842.36 Other Income 470.00 Other Donations/Shelter Meals 12,065.00 Fundraising Activities 65,000.00 Total Income $1,373,891.01 Expense Salaries Exempt & Non Exempt $374,686.64 Staff Benefits 78,114.96 All Clergy: Assigned and Unassigned Including Benefits 80,439.78 Data Processing Fees, Bank Service Charges 7,621.89 Professional Fees 12,695.75 Office Supplies, Postage, Printing 24,996.43 Telephone & Internet 21,008.99 Office Equipment Repair & Contracts 13,496.42 Books, Pamphlets, Dues, Subscriptions, Missalettes 10,632.30 Household 5,426.32 Utilities, Heat, Water & Sewer 105,898.04 Building Insurance 36,333.00 Maintenance 146,203.94 Pastoral/Liturgical 125,490.53 Religious Education Expenses 3,453.80 Meetings & Workshops 520.00 Interest Payments – Revolving Loan 219.28 Central Ministry Tithe 70,488.96 The Pilot 1,008.00 Miscellaneous 11,663.91 Acquisitions/Improvements – Site 31,745.49 Acquisitions/Improvements – Furniture & Equipment 3,149.00 Acquisitions/Improvements – Building 46,053.41 Total Expense $1,211,346.84 Net Operating Income $162,544.17

Annual Financial Report

OPERATING STATEMENT

Fiscal Year Ending Fiscal Year EndingJUNE 30,2015 JUNE 30,2016

INCOME ACTUAL BUDGET

Sunday Offertory Income 817,094$ 817,094$

Special Donations Income 275,403$ 275,403$

Operating Income 201,016$ 204,000$

Miscellaneous Income 80,377$ 35,600$

TOTAL INCOME 1,373,890$ 1,332,097$

EXPENSES

Personnel Expenses 539,187$ 584,549$

Office Expenses 82,058$ 95,362$

Liturgy Expenses 39,401$ 39,069$

Building Expenses 366,233$ 377,526$

Other Expenses 184,467$ 258,157$

TOTAL EXPENSES 1,211,346$ 1,354,663$

TOTAL INCOME LESS EXPENSES 162,544$ (22,566)$

RESERVE FOR FUTURE CAPITAL REPAIRS 150,000$

FUNDS AVAILABLE FOR OPERATIONS 12,544$

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Parish RESOURCESParish Office & Mailing Address18 Belvidere Street, Boston, MA 02115Hours | Monday–Friday, 9:00 a.m.–6:00 p.m.Phone | 617 536 4548Fax | 617 536 1781E-mail | info@stceciliaboston.orgWebsite | www.stceciliaboston.org

Parish StaffRev. John J. Unni, PastorMark Donohoe, Pastoral Associate for Administration, mdonohoe@stceciliaboston.orgScott J. MacDonald, Director of Faith Formation and Leadership Development, smacdonald@stceciliaboston.orgJeanne Bruno, Coordinator of Pastoral Outreach, jbruno@stceciliaboston.orgRichard J. Clark, Director of Music and Organist, rclark@stceciliaboston.orgCaroline Gélinas, Executive Assistant,cgelinas@stceciliaboston.orgMaureen Sullivan, Special Projects Manager,msullivan@stceciliaboston.org

Assisting ClergyRev. Arthur M. CalterRev. Ryan Duns, SJRev. Thomas Gariepy, CSCRev. Peter Grover, OMVRev. James Shaughnessy, SJRev. Michael Simone, SJRev. George Winchester, SJ

Schedule for LiturgyWednesday, Thursday, & Friday | 8:00 a.m.Lord’s Day | Sat 5:00 p.m.; Sun 8:00, 9:30, 11:15 a.m., 6:00 p.m.Holy Days | 8:00 a.m. and 6:30 p.m.

ReconciliationAvailable at St. Clement Eucharistic Shrine (617-266-5999 x221), St. Francis Chapel in the Prudential Center (617-437-7117), and St. An-thony Shrine (617-542-6440). Please call for scheduled times.

Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults (RCIA)The Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults is the communal process through which non-baptized men and women become members of the Catholic Church. It is also suitable for those baptized in different faith traditions who are interested in becoming Catholic, or, for those who were baptized Catholic, but have yet to receive the sacraments of eucharist and confirmation. For more information, please contact Scott MacDonald.

Baptism for InfantsInfant baptism is celebrated on the first Sunday of the month. For more information, please contact Mark Donohoe.

Faith Formation for ChildrenTo register your child for our Faith Formation Program, please contact Scott MacDonald.

MarriageCouples who wish to prepare for marriage should contact Mark Donohoe in the parish office at least six months in advance.

Care of the SickTo arrange for the Sacrament of the Sick, for Holy Communion to be brought to those unable to attend the Sunday celebration, or for Viaticum for the Dying (Holy Communion for those in danger of death), please contact the parish office. It is always possible to anoint the sick during regularly scheduled liturgies.

Order of Christian FuneralsThe parish is prepared to celebrate the Vigil (wake) in the church. Please contact the parish office for more information.

Child Abuse Prevention (CAP) TeamThe CAP Team is responsible for training all parish staff and volunteers in mandated reporting laws and the Protecting God’s Children program (VIRTUS). They also provide consultation and support to anyone in the parish who has concerns about reporting child abuse and neglect. Please contact Lois Flaherty (loisflaherty@gmail.com), Maria Roche (maria.roche15@gmail.com) or Letitia Howland (l_howland@hotmail.com) if you have any questions or concerns.The Archdiocese of Boston has in place a vigorous program to protect children from harm and to educate its ministers and faithful about the nature of abuse, with a goal of increasing knowledge, creating a safe environment for children, and recognizing and reporting potentially dangerous situations. The full text of the policy is also available in the narthex and parish office, as well as on our website.

For Those with Celiac DiseaseIf you have celiac disease, please let us know. We have a supply of low-gluten altar bread available for those who cannot tolerate gluten.

Hearing Assistance in ChurchThe church is equipped with an FM listening device. Small receivers are available for anyone who may have trouble hearing the sound system. Simply request a receiver from any one of our greeters before Mass.

Access for the DisabledThe church is accessible by elevator.

Sunday ParkingReduced-rate parking is available on Sundays at the Prudential Center south side garage (Huntington entrance only, $14 up to 4 hrs, $20 up to 5 hrs) and at the Hilton Boston Back Bay ($5). Be sure to have a greeter validate your parking ticket before returning to your car.

Saint Cecilia Rainbow MinistrySaint Cecilia Rainbow Ministry is a GLBTQ community at Saint Cecilia. For more information, contact stceciliarainbowministry@gmail.com.

Joining Our CommunityWe’re happy that you’re with us! Our community offers a warm, spiritual home for a diverse group of Catholics. We come from many neighborhoods in and around Boston but also have parishioners from as far afield as Marlborough, Newburyport, and Stow. Please introduce yourself to a staff member, drop in for coffee on Sunday, or fill out a new parishioner form in the gathering space.

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