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1 church of st. ignatius loyola 980 Park Avenue at 84th Street New York, New York (212) The Ignatian Way: Prayer, Service, Community Our Sacred Music in a Sacred Space concert on Wednesday might well be called Peace Without Peace Within, because of the textual themes we will explore. This is our first choral concert in a season focused on the works of American composers. As is the case with artists the world over, American composers have long been outspoken proponents for peace, even as our politicians and captains of industry lag behind. Leonard Bernstein, a great American statesman in his own right, was adamant about our ability to live together in harmony, and much of his work in music and other intellectual spheres was devoted to this cause. His beloved Chichester Psalms was written in 1965, in the shadow of the Cold War and rising tensions in the Middle East. Commissioned by the Dean of Chichester Cathedral, this threemovement work features passages from the Psalms, sung in Hebrew, which I believe offer a rough parallel of the evolution of human political history. The first movement begins with what could be read as an invocation at the dawn of human consciousness: Awake, psaltery and harp! I will rouse the dawn! (Psalm 108:2). Then follows a boisterous, raucous reading of the 100th Psalm: Shout for joy to the Lord, all the earth. The second movement juxtaposes the 23rd Psalm, sung by a countertenor (representative of the Psalmist David as a child) with the words of Psalm 2: Why do the nations rage so furiously together, and why do the people imagine a vain thing? sung by the men of the choir in a gruff fashion that evokes images of prehistoric warriors holding a pep rally around the campfire. Bernstein pairs these texts with the clear message that the Lord is our shepherd, yet conflict surrounds us. About halfway through the movement, as our prehistoric warriors are shouting and grunting, the women of the chorus return gently with: You prepare a table before me in the presence of my enemies. It is a striking and poignant moment, heartbreaking in its innocence, full of wise insight into our quest for solace and stability amidst chaos. Ignorant armies clash by night, in the discordant opening of the final movement. In between the dissonant passages, one of the Lord is my Shepherd melodies from the previous movement peeks through like a ray of sunlight. Then, Peace Without. Peace Within. Leonard Bernstein October 25, 2015 Thirtieth Sunday in Ordinary Time back to clashing and conflict, which eventually winds down, allowing the choir to intone the serenity of Psalm 131: Lord, Lord, my heart is not haughty, nor mine eyes lofty surely I have calmed and quieted myself as a weaned child. The piece concludes transcendently with unaccompanied voices, singing as softly as humanly possible: Behold how good and how pleasant it is for us to dwell together in unity (Psalm 133:1). Peace without, indeed. Our evening concludes with Voices of Light, a five movement work by the late Stephen Paulus. The texts are drawn from the works of two 13th century mystics, Mechtild of Magdeburg and Hadewijch II (probably of Antwerp). Both women are thought to have lived as Beguines, a lay religious order in Northern Europe, semimonastic, but not taking formal vows. These texts are remarkable in their ability to transcend time, culture, and dogma. They might as well have been written by a Zen monk, a Sufi poet, a Kabbalist rabbi, or a Jesuit three thousand, three hundred, thirty, or three years ago. Or perhaps last week. My personal favorite, by Hadewijch: The evening concludes with the words of Mechtild, How God comes to the Soul: Peace within. You who want Knowledge, Seek the Oneness Within There you Will find The clear mirror Already waiting. I descend on my love / As dew on a flower. Lest I leave you with the impression that those are the only pieces on the program, we will also feature Bernstein s Missa Brevis for choir and percussion, and Samuel Barber s haunting favorite Adagio for Strings, which Barber himself transcribed for choir, using the Agnus Dei text. The evening opens with Norman Luboff s incomparable arrangement of the African-American Spiritual, Deep River. I hope you will join us this Wednesday evening, October 28, at 7:00 PM, for this powerful beginning of our choral season. K. Scott Warren Director of Music Ministries

2 THIS WEEK AT A GLANCE SUNDAY, OCTOBER 25th Eucharistic Minister Training. 3:00 PM. Church. Details at right. Sunday Social. 8:30 PM. Wallace Hall. Hosted by the Ignatian Young Adults. Follows the 7:30 PM Mass. Details on page 3. WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 28th Job Transition Support Group. 10:00 AM. Parish Lounge. Bringing together experienced professionals looking to secure employment. Details on page 3. Sacred Music in a Sacred Space presents Chichester Psalms. 7:00 PM. Church. Details on page 5. THE BOOK OF THE NAMES OF THE DEAD During the month of November, we remember our loved ones who have died. On November 1st, we will place a Book of the Names of the Dead 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. A Celebration for Nancianne Parrella Tuesday, November 3rd 6:00 PM 8:00 PM Wallace Hall Please join us to celebrate Nancianne Parrella upon her retirement, appointment as Organist Emerita, and 80th birthday. Daylight Saving Time ends Sunday, November 1st. Don t forget to turn back your clocks! For your convenience... To reach the Giving page on the parish website, scan the QR Code at left. 2 Missed Getting a Pin During Commissioning Weekend? Please stop by the Parish House to receive one. EUCHARISTIC MINISTERS NEEDED If you are interested in becoming an Eucharistic Minister, we would like to invite you to attend a training TODAY at 3:00 PM in the Church For more information, contact Teresa Cariño at carinot@saintignatiusloyola.org The Solemnity of All Saints Sunday, November 1st is the Solemnity of All Saints. The Solemnity will be celebrated at all Masses next weekend. Thursday, November 5th is Jesuit Vocation Day Please also join us in praying for all of the saints and blesseds of the Society of Jesus. SOCIETY OF ST. VINCENT DE PAUL Volunteers Needed! Shelter Weekend Begins Friday, November 6th The Society of St. Vincent de Paul is in need of volunteers for the Women s Shelter, which is located in Wallace Hall every other weekend, from November through April. If you would like to volunteer in the Shelter, please leave a message for Louise Decatrel at the Parish House or svdp.shelter980@gmail.com PLEASE OPEN FOR PAGES 3 AND 4

3 IGNATIAN YOUNG ADULTS 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). Sunday Social Dates Oct. 25 Dec. 13 Nov. 15 & 29 Jan. 10 Interested in Becoming Catholic? If you feel attracted to the Catholic faith, we want you to know about a program at the Parish. A group will meet here during the year to inquire into the Catholic faith, to come to know Jesus through the Gospels, and to pray and to prepare for the Easter Sacraments. This process, which is called the Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults, is also open to those Catholic adults who have not received the Sacraments of First Communion or Confirmation. Are you a young adult in your 20s or 30s? CharisNYC invites you to attend the Still + Silent Retreat Friday evening, November 6th Sunday, November 8th Mariandale Retreat Center, Ossining, NY Cost: $275 per person To register, visit Questions? CharisRetreatNYC@gmail.com or call IGNITE! TEEN MINISTRY Saturday, November 7th 6:30 PM 8:00 PM in Hoefner Lounge Teens years old are welcome! As a parish-based youth ministry rooted in Ignatian spirituality and Catholic tradition, 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, Teresa Cariño at carinot@saintignatiusloyola.org ONLY A FEW SPOTS REMAIN FOR... World Youth Day Krakow 2016 with Pope Francis! Ignite! will be sending a delegation of teens on a pilgrimage to Krakow, Poland for World Youth Day with Pope Francis in July The trip is open to teens of the parish ages Limited financial aid opportunities are available. For more information, Teresa Cariño at carinot@saintignatiusloyola.org 3 For more information, contact Maureen Fullam at or church@stignatiusloyola.org Job Transition Support Group Wednesday, October 28th 10:00 AM in the Parish Lounge Bringing together a group of experienced professionals looking to secure employment, we hope to help one another in the job search process. Please bring your resume. For more information, contact John Holewa at jfholewa@gmail.com or Christian Nolan at ctnolan59@gmail.com Guide to Parish Ministries As a parish dedicated to The Ignatian Way of prayer, service, and community, we invite you pick up a copy of our Guide to Parish Ministries, which details the various ministries and programs available here at St. Ignatius Loyola. Copies are available in the Narthex, at the Parish House, and online at WALLACE HALL AVAILABLE FOR RENTAL The space is available for a variety of events including fundraisers, lectures, receptions, and formal banquet-style dinners. For more information, contact Caroline Fernandes at or fernandesc@saintignatiusloyola.org Remember St. Ignatius in Your Estate Plan If you would like information about planned giving, contact Fernando Castro, Treasurer, or visit our website at

4 If we all of us accept the grace of Jesus Christ, he changes our heart and from sinners makes us saints. To become holy we do not need to turn our eyes away and look somewhere else, or have as it were the face on a holy card! No, no, that is not necessary. To become saints only one thing is necessary: to accept the grace that the Father gives us in Jesus Christ. There, this grace changes our heart. We continue to be sinners for we are weak, but with this grace which makes us feel that the Lord is good, that the Lord is merciful, that the Lord waits for us, that the Lord pardons us this immense grace that changes our heart. Pope Francis, The Church of Mercy Available at the Parish House Give Us This Day: Daily Prayer for Today s Catholic We have a limited quantity of sample copies of Give Us This Day to share, courtesy of Liturgical Press. This monthly publication was created to help sustain your personal prayer practices with daily prayer for morning and evening, prayers and readings for Mass each day, along with a reflection on the Scriptures, and a daily profile of a saintly witness. New York Catholics: Faith, Attitude & the Works! The historical and spiritual legacy of New York City s largest religious community comes alive in these biographies of 76 women and men who have helped make New York and America great, and whose character and qualities are uniquely New York and Catholic. Cost: $20 Announced Masses and Readings for the Week Monday, October 26th (Thirtieth Monday in Ordinary Time) Romans 8:12 17 Psalm 68 Luke 13: :30 MEM Emil Wittek 12:10 MEM McKayla Hirschy 5:30 MEM Teresa Sansonia Tuesday, October 27th (Thirtieth Tuesday in Ordinary Time) Romans 8:18 25 Psalm 126 Luke 13: :30 MEM Yau Yung SooHoo 5:30 MEM Mary Cecilia Sullivan Wednesday, October 28th (Ss. Simon & Jude) Ephesians 2:19 22 Psalm 19 Luke 6: :30 MEM Giro & Elina Zullo 12:10 MEM Ronald Eugene Eshelman 5:30 MEM Christopher Begley Ready to try a 500-year-old workout regimen with proven results? The Jesuit Collaborative invites you to share the gift of Ignatian spirituality and the opportunity to meet interesting people who are ready to further develop their spiritual lives. Just like exercise for the physical body, St. Ignatius believed that we need spiritual exercise as well. We invite you to find God in all things through our rewarding and unique programs. Please visit us at or pmcdonough@jesuitcollaborative.org You ve notified your friends, you ve notified your credit cards, you ve notified your magazines. Please don t forget to notify your church. This information helps us to keep our database current, and cuts down on the cost of additional postage. Thanks! 4 Thursday, October 29th (Thirtieth Thursday in Ordinary Time) Romans 8:31b 39 Psalm 109 Luke 13: :30 MEM Willie O Shaughnessy 12:10 MEM Willie O Shaughnessy 5:30 MEM William Powers Friday, October 30th (Thirtieth Friday in Ordinary Time) Romans 9:1 5 Psalm 147 Luke 14:1 6 8:30 MEM The O Reilly Family 12:10 MEM Joseph C. Signorelli 5:30 ANN Anna Chen Saturday, October 31st (St. Alphonsus Rodriquez) Romans 11:1 2a, 11 12, Psalm 94 Luke 14:1, :30 ANN Michael Filak Sunday, November 1st (Solemnity of All Saints) Revelation 7:2 4, 9 14 Psalm 24 John 3:1 3 Matthew 5:1 12a

5 SOCIETY OF ST. VINCENT DE PAUL Thanksgiving 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. Please bring your non-perishable food items to the Parish House between Sunday, November 1st and 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. 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 Street Beginning 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. Thank you for remembering those in need during the holiday season. Annual Toy Drive Begins 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 for a list of suggested toys. Thank you for your generosity! MUSIC SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 1ST 11:00 AM SOLEMN MASS with Parish Community Choir Fauré Requiem: Introit, Kyrie, Pie Jesu, Sanctus, Agnus Dei Alain Litanies 7:30 PM MASS J.S. Bach Schmücke dich, O liebe Seele, BWV 654 Dupré Placare Christe servulis CHICHESTER PSALMS Wednesday, October 28th 7:00 PM Choir and Orchestra of St. Ignatius Loyola The bright and gritty, yet melodic Chichester Psalms by Leonard Bernstein, as well as his Missa Brevis, anchor this concert of American works for choir and orchestra. We will also hear Stephen Paulus ethereal work Voices of Light and Barber s Adagio for Strings / Agnus Dei. Tickets: $25 80 Scan the QR code at left to view a video discussing Chichester Psalms. The N.P. Mander Organ Recital Series presents STEPHEN JON HAMILTON Minister of Music Emeritus Church of the Holy Trinity, New York Sunday, November 15th at 3:00 PM Tickets: $20 December at Sacred Music in a Sacred Space A Chanticleer Christmas Friday, December 4th & Sunday, December 6th Sing We Noel: Annual Christmas Concerts Sunday, December 13th & Sunday, December 20th Combined Choirs & Orchestra of St. Ignatius Loyola Tickets are available online at or by calling for 24/7 ordering and customer service. 5

6 church of st. ignatius loyola 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 selfconfidence. 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 jklein47@gmail.com Cristo Rey New York High School delivers a quality college preparatory education to 400 young men and women from low-income families. Students earn 45% of the cost of their high school education by working one day a week during the school year in entry level jobs at over 140 of New York's most prestigious companies. Employers benefit from reliable, productive entry-level workers and the chance to offer their employees opportunities for mentoring on site. Cristo Rey New York is always looking for new corporate partners, so if you can hire a student or want to learn more about "the School that Works," visit or contact Catalina Gutierrez, the Director of the Corporate Work Study Program, at cgutierrez@cristoreyny.org Volunteer Eucharistic Ministers Needed: Lenox Hill Hospital s Department of Pastoral Care is seeking additional Eucharistic Ministers. Volunteer ministers are asked to commit two hours on a weekly or bi-weekly basis. For more information and application, contact Carlos Cuartas, Chaplain at ccuartas@nshs.edu ArchCare Care Navigation Center: Resources for Seniors. Need help caring for yourself or someone else but not sure where to turn? ArchCare, the healthcare system of the Archdiocese of New York has a Care Navigation Center staffed by health and social service professionals dedicated to helping people better understand and access the services for which they are eligible. Call between 8:00 AM and 8:00 PM seven days a week. 980 Park Avenue at 84th Street New York, New York (212) Fax: (212) PARISH STAFF 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. Boyle Administrative Assistant Patricia Schneider Communications Coordinator Elizabeth O Sullivan Director of Facilities Michael Gardiner Asst. to the Director of Facilities Caroline Fernandes Treasurer Fernando Castro Weekday Masses Monday Friday 8:30 AM, 12:10 PM, and 5:30 PM Saturday: 8:30 AM Masses for Next Weekend: Saturday Vigil: 5:30 PM Fr. Yesalonia Sunday: 8:00 AM Fr. Yesalonia 9:30 AM Fr. Feely Wallace Hall 11:00 AM Fr. Sawyer Solemn 11:00 AM Fr. Hilbert 7:30 PM Fr. Hilbert Music Information: (212) music@stignatiusloyola.org Religious Education for Children Ms. Carly-Anne Gannon, M.Phil., M.Ed. Director (212) St. Ignatius Loyola Grammar School Ms. Mary Larkin, Principal M.S. Ed. (Admin.), M.S. Ed. (Literacy) 48 East 84th Street New York, NY (212) Fax: (212) St. Ignatius Loyola Day Nursery Ms. Theodora Crist, M.S. Executive Director 240 East 84th Street New York, NY (212) Fax: (212) 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 ( 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 ( 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.