Saint Cecilia. Twenty-third Sunday in Ordinary Time. 9 September Christ Healing the Blind Man El Greco (1560)

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1 Saint Cecilia P A R I S H Twenty-third Sunday in Ordinary Time 9 September 2012 Christ Healing the Blind Man El Greco (1560)

2 Please join us for Liturgy of the Hours September Saturday the 8 th at 9:00 a.m. Morning Prayer for the Feast of the Birth of Mary Tuesday the 11 th at 6:30 p.m. Evening Prayer Commemorating September11 October Thursday the 18 th at 6:30 p.m. Evening Prayer for the Feast of Saint Luke Thursday the 25 th at 6:30 p.m. Commemorating the 50 th Anniversary of Vatican II November Friday the 9 th at 6:30 p.m. Evening Prayer for the Dedication of St. John Lateran Wednesday the 21 st at 6:30 p.m. Vigil of the Solemnity of Saint Cecilia

3 our community news Ministers of the Liturgy Saturday 5:00 p.m. Rev. Peter Grover, OMV, celebrant Fred Bachofner, lector Sunday 8:00 a.m. Rev. Thomas Gariepy, CSC, celebrant Louvere Walker, lector Sunday 9:30 a.m. Rev. John Unni, celebrant Pearse Martin, Moira Macdonald, & Rosaria Salerno, lectors Sunday 11:15 a.m. Rev. John Unni, celebrant Cynthia Wanner, Letitia Howland, & Zachary Boutin, lectors today s readings Isaiah 35:4-7a James 2:1-5 Mark 7:31-37 special intentions Sunday, September 9 8:00 a.m. Ruth Vogt, Memorial Sunday, September 9 11:15 a.m. Fr. Mychal Judge, OFM & all the Victims of the September 11, 2001 Attacks, Memorial beginning of children's faith formation Children's Faith Formation will begin on Sunday, September 23 following the nine-thirty liturgy. If you have not received a Registration Form via , please contact Scott MacDonald (smacdonald@stceciliaboston.org). Our youngest class this year will be for children who are in kindergarten and who will be entering first grade in the fall of Please note that we need baptismal certificates for all children enrolled in the program and all families must be registered parishioners. If you are not presently registered, there are registration forms in the narthex or you can register on-line by visiting: next sunday s Readings Isaiah 50:4-9a James 2:14-18 Mark 8:

4 Prayers & Occasions Our Sick Please pray for all our sick and for those who are in need of our prayer, especially Josephine Parker, John Saulenas, K. Champoux, Patricia Hoggard, Jennifer Serpico, Christine St. Pierre, Harold Williamson, Jessica Rivieccio, Earl Chilcote, Colonel Robert C. Tashjian, Kim Murray, Heather LoRe, Rudy Kikel, Herbert Simmons, Peggy Furey, Janice Mascia, Pamela D Ambra, Sue Lucas, Suki Coughlin, Roberta Keenan, Bridget Spence, Annette Kulas, Sam Gowan, Rhea Richard, Pil-Yun Son, Mary Yanez, Larry Buckley, M. Frances Driscoll, Ed Langlais, Bob McLaughlin, Steven Whitkens, Diana Slaton, Leo Garcia, Joe Ford, Danny Cotter, Natalia Chilcote, Amy Sweetland, Jim Keyes, Michael Zawikowski, Cheryl Proctor, Patricia Macdonald, Elvera Dowsky, Frank Ackley, Fred Haslee, Lorraine Haslee, Robert Menson, Paul Flaherty, William Louttit, Lucie Kelly, Bro. Adam Zielonka, O.C.S.O., Amy Duarte, Karen & Rick, Phyllis Porras, Jim Linderman, Mark Amerault, Sr. Nuala Cotter, R.A., Kristen DeFranco Martinez, Michele Crowley Tippens, Sara Lima Santos, Joseph Driscoll, Pete Huttlinger, Anthony Simboli, Lisa Caputo, Edward Gill, Darlene McLendon, Jeanne Tibbs, Debbie Pace, Deidre Sullivan, Roosevelt Brown, Mary O Donnell, Ginny L Abbe, Steve Chamberlain, Matt Penchuk, Carrie Penchuk, Christy Cosgrove, Jacques Romberger, John Scaife, Maureen Sullivan, Alyce Haley, Joe Capizzi, David Walsh, Joe Huenke, Kaylin Marcotte, Avito Pacifici, Charlotte Egan, James Noone, Keith Plaster, Frederick Flather, David & Paula Fillion, Fred Maglero, Sarah Sweeney, Susan Shea, Bill Croke, Ettore Bergamaschi, Ryan Delaney, Manuela Almeida, Ilda Almeida, Joe Farrell, Ethan D Amato, Sophie Gagnon, Earl Meyers, Kathleen A. Meehan, Anne Frenette Handly, Jan Igras, Cheryl Sabin, Trish Mullen, Thomas Corrigan, Fernando Luis Riganti, Frank DeMare, Carmela Franchi, Little Tommy Sullivan, Kathy K., Julie Zaino, & Ruth Frost. Exaltation of the Holy Cross This Friday we celebrate the feast of the Exaltation of the Holy Cross. In Latin, the feast is called the Exaltatio Sanctae Crucis literally, raising aloft of the Holy Cross. This day commemorates two events: the dedication of the Church of the Holy Sepulchre in Jerusalem, built by the Emperor Constantine on the sites of Calvary and the tomb of Jesus (rebuilt by the Crusaders in 1149); and the finding of the true cross by the empress, Saint Helena, the mother of Constantine, on September 14, 326. In your prayer, remember Fr. Thomas Gariepy, CSC and all his confreres in the Congregation of Holy Cross. Summer Draws to a Close Summer is waning, though the season doesn t officially end until the morning hours of September 22. As we transition from the lazy days of summer back to the more fast paced days of fall, we hope the summer has provided you with some opportunities for refreshment of body and spirit. Evening Prayer This Tuesday, September 11 This Tuesday evening we will gather to pray Vespers in commemoration of the eleventh anniversary of the terrorist attacks on September 11, Resumption of the Six O'Clock Liturgy Next Week Next Sunday we will resume the six o'clock liturgy and will serve a simple supper of bolitos (mini burritos) to welcome our new and returning college students. All are welcome! 4

5 reminders to parents Classes in our Faith Formation Program will be starting in two weeks, Sunday, September 23. If you have not yet registered or paid, please be sure to do so as soon as possible. If you need a Registration Form, Scott MacDonald at smacdonald@stceciliaboston.org. Grades 9 & 10 follow a separate schedule. Please watch the bulletin for more information on this class. In order to register your child in our Faith Formation Program, you must be a registered parishioner. There are registration forms in the narthex or you can register on-line by visiting www. stceciliaboston.org/register.html. 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) We would like all baptismal certificates before your child attends class. 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. save the date! Saint Rose School in Chelsea is commemorating their 140th anniversary with a gala celebration on Saturday evening, September 29 from six to nine o clock. The evening will include cocktails, hors d oeuvres, and a silent auction/raffle. Our parishioner, Caitlin Keeton, is the principal of Saint Rose School, so let s show our support for Caitlin and the good work she and her staff do for the families of Saint Rose Parish. Be sure to watch the bulletin for more information about online ticket sales. wanted: volunteer pie salespeople 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. This year is the 20th Annversary of Pie in the Sky! Every Thanksgiving pie sold for $25 feeds a Community Servings client 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 contact Mark Lippolt at mlippolt@hammondre. com. staying in touch If you are moving, or have changed your phone or address, please be sure to update your contact information with the parish office. You can simply e- mail Mark Donohoe at mdonohoe@stceciliaparish.org. Thank you. getting to know you Our ability to build community is helped by having an up to date database of registered parishioners. If this is one of your first times worshipping with us, welcome! If you have been participating in liturgies here for a few months or even a few years and have never registered, please consider doing so. It takes just a few moments to fill out a parish registration form. Once you complete your form, simply drop it in the collection basket, hand it to any staff person, or mail it to the parish office. Registration forms can be found on a table in the narthex. You can also register on line at Thank you for being an active member of our community! 5

6 volunteering at pine street inn Our parish has committed to volunteering at the Pine Street Men s Inn one night a month throughout Because of our proximity to the shelter, we often are assigned evenings that are difficult for the Inn s other groups to fill. This month we will be at the Men s Inn on Saturday, September 8. There are eight slots open for volunteer parishioners to assist in feeding the poor at Pine Street Men s Inn. We will be interacting with the agency s clients at Pine Street by plating meals in a cafeteria-style setting at the shelter. If you would like to join us from 4:45 to 6:30 p.m. on Harrison Avenue in the South End, please contact Mark Lippolt at mlippolt@hammondre.com for more information. Some parking is available at the shelter. In your , please let us know if you can help with carpooling. save the date! ANNUAL SPAGHETTI DINNER TO BENEFIT THE WOMEN'S LUNCH PLACE Our friends at The Women's Lunch Place will be holding their Annual Spaghetti Dinner on Friday, October 26th. The Spaghetti Dinner is The Women's Lunch Place's signature fall event. The event is dedicated to raising critical funds that support the daily operations of the organization. Last year more than $300,000 was raised to support the WLP's meals and advocacy programs. Saint Cecilia parishioners who volunteer in the shelter monthly will be one of six groups honored at this year's event. 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. drivers needed Each month parishioners have the opportunity to pick up donated meat, dairy products, and produce from a South Shore supermarket and baked goods from Whole Foods and deliver it to Catholic Charities Haitian Multi-Service Center in Dorchester along with the packaged food items donated at Saint Cecilia. This vital ministry takes place on Sunday mornings at seven-thirty and can be completed in time to attend the nine-thirty parish Mass. We need four cars each time we deliver to Catholic Charities. Here are our upcoming dates: September 16 September 30 If you have a car and are interested in volunteering, please contact Mark Lippolt at mlippolt@hammondre. com. done time? Men and women who have been incarcerated are invited to join this group which is ddesigned to provide participants with a sense of welcome and support. The meetings are held on Monday evenings from six to eight o'clock in the Parish Pastoral Center. We will begin with a group session followed by a simple meal. "Throw yourself into the hands of the Lord, because the Lord knows where to lead you. Cardinal Carlo Maria Martini, SJ LECTURE AT BOSTON COLLEGE AN ARCHBISHOP S PERSPECTIVE ON HANDING ON THE FAITH Monday, October 1 4:30 p.m. Presenter The Most Rev. Harry J. Flynn Location Gasson Hall, Room 100, Chestnut Hill Campus As part of The Church in the 21st Century Center s Episcopal Visitor Program, the Most Rev. Harry J. Flynn, Archbishop Emeritus of the Archdiocese of St. Paul and Minneapolis, shares his reflections on handing on the faith in the 21st century, drawn from more than 20 years of experience as a bishop. To register, church21@bc.edu. 6

7 saint cecilia is being honored PARISH SELECTED AS WINNER OF PRESERVATION ACHIEVEMENT AWARD Saint Cecilia Parish has been selected as a winner of a Preservation Achievement Award from the Boston Preservation Alliance in the category of Rehabilitation/Restoration of a Religious Property. The Preservation Achievement Awards will be presented on Wednesday, October 3 at 5:30 p.m. at the Paramount Center, 559 Washington Steet. A reception will follow the ceremony. Tickets for this event are $ To purchase tickets, please visit: Be sure to save this date and purchase a ticket to join in the celebration! english teacher wanted EduBoston, an organization that supports high school students from China enrolled at Catholic high schools throughout Greater Boston, is looking for an after school English teacher for their students at Archbishop Williams High School in Braintree, MA. The position is for the entire school year from 2:30-4:30 each day. Prior English teaching experience is preferred but not required. Interested candidates should their resumes to Sean Leary, EduBoston General Manager, at edubostonseanl@gmail.com. mother s helper wanted Mother s helper wanted for Monday through Thursday mornings, 7:00 9:30 and Wednesday and Thursday afternoons, 1:30 6:30. Candidate must have a valid drivers license and have access to public transportation. Responsibilities would include picking children up from school, giving them dinner, taking them to after school activities, baths, etc. For more information, please contact Sherine at sherineandgeorge@ yahoo.com or at (617) save the date! AN EVENING WITH FATHER GREG BOYLE Friday, October 26 7:00 p.m. Presenter Gregory Boyle, SJ Location Saint Cecilia Parish Pastoral Center We are excited to announce that Father Greg Boyle will be with us on October 26 to share his reflections on community and the sacredness of life through the lens of Ignatian spirituality, drawn from more than 20 years of work with formerly gang-involved and recently incarcerated men and women in Los Angeles. A member of the Society of Jesus, Father Greg has taught at Loyola High School in Los Angeles; was chaplain in the Islas Marias Penal Colony in Mexico and at Folsom Prison, and worked with Christian Base Communities in Cochabamba, Bolivia. He was appointed pastor of Dolores Mission Church in the Boyle Heights neighborhood of Los Angeles in 1986 where he served through Father Greg is founder and executive director of Homeboy Industries, which is now the largest gang intervention, re-hab, and reentry program in the United States. Father Greg is the author of Tattoos on the Heart: The Power of Boundless Compassion. His debut book has been honored by SCIBA (Southern California Indie Booksellers Association), Pen USA, Publishers Weekly, and Goodreads Choice Awards. He has received numerous honorary degrees, awards and recognitions including the Civic Medal of Honor, the California Peace Prize, Humanitarian of the Year from Bon Appetit Magazine, and in 2011 was inducted into the California Hall of Fame. He has served on the State Commission for Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention, The National Youth Gang Center Board and the Attorney General s Defending Childhood Task Force. 7

8 RIP, Cardinal Carlo Maria Martini, SJ Rev. Georg Sporschill, SJ interviews Cardinal Carlo Maria Martini, SJ, Archbishop Emeritus of Milan Last Friday, August 31, one of Italy's most revered prelates died. Cardinal Carlo Maria Martini, Archbishop Emeritus of Milan, died at the age of 85. Hours later, the leading daily paper "Corriere della Sera" printed his final interview, in which he said the Church was "200 years out of date." Many people liked to call Cardinal Martini a progressive in the Church, and he was considered to have been a likely successor to Pope John Paul II in 2005, but his chances dimmed when he retired in 2002 after being diagnosed with Parkinson s disease. Two weeks before his death, Cardinal Martini was interviewed by fellow Jesuit, Rev. Georg Sporschill. How do you see the situation of the Church? The Church is tired, in prosperous Europe and in America. Our culture is out ofdate; our Churches are big; our religious houses are empty, and the Churches bureaucratic apparatus is growing, and our rites and our vestments are pompous. Do such things really express what we are today? Prosperity weighs us down. We find ourselves like the rich young man who went away sad when Jesus called him to become his disciple. I know that it s not easy to leave everything behind. At least could we seek people who are free and closer to their neighbors, as Bishop Romero was and the Jesuit martyrs of El Salvador? Where among us are heroes to inspire us? We must never limit them by institutional bonds. Who can help the Church today? Fr. Karl Rahner liked to use the image of embers hidden under ashes. I see in the Church today so many ashes above the embers that I m often assailed by a sense of powerlessness. How can the embers be freed from the ashes in order to rekindle the flame of love? First of all, we have to look for those embers. Where are the individuals full ofgenerosity, like the Good Samaritan? Who have faith like that of the Roman centurion? Who are as enthusiastic as John the Baptist? Who dare new things, as Paul did? Who are faithful as Mary Magdalene was? I advise the Pope and the bishops to look for twelve people outside the lines for administrative posts [posti direzionali] people who are close to the poorest and who are surrounded by young people and are trying out new things. We need that comparison with people who are burning so that the spirit can spread everywhere. What means do you advise against the Church s weariness? I have three important ones to mention. The first is conversion: the Church has to recognize its own errors and has to travel a radical journey of change, beginning with the Pope and the bishops. The scandals of pedophilia are driving us to undertake a journey of conversion. Questions about sexuality and all the themes involving the body are an example of this. They are important for everyone, at times too important. We must ask ourselves whether the people listen anymore to the Church s counsel in sexual matters. Is the Church still a point of reference in this area or only a caricature in the media? The second is the Word of God. Vatican II restored the Bible to Catholics. Only someone who receives this Word in his heart can be among those who will help the renewal of the Church and will know how to respond to personal questions wisely. The Word of God is simple and seeks as its companion a heart that is listening.... Neither the clergy nor Church law can substitute for a person s inwardness. All the external rules, the laws, the dogmas were given to us in order to clarify the inner voice and to discern spirits. 8

9 For whom are the sacraments? They are the third means of healing. The sacraments are not a disciplinary instrument, but a help for people at moments on their journey and when life makes them weak. Are we bringing the sacraments who need a new strength? I m thinking of all the divorced people and couples who have remarried and extended families. They need a special protection. The Church maintains the indissolubility of marriage. It is a grace when a marriage and a family succeed. The attitude we take toward extended families will determine whether their children come near to the Church. A woman is abandoned by her husband and finds a new companion who is concerned for her and her three children. The second love succeeds. If this family is discriminated against, not only the woman, but her children, too, will be cut off. If the parents feel external to the Church and do not experience its support, the Church will lose the future generation. Before Communion we pray: Lord, I am not worthy We know we are unworthy. Love is grace. Love is a gift. The question whether the divorced can receive Communion would have to be turned upside down. How can the Church come to the aid of complex family situations with the power of the sacraments? What do you do personally? The Church is two hundred years behind. Why is it not being stirred? Are we afraid? Afraid instead of courageous? Faith is the Church s foundation faith, confidence, courage. I m old and ill and depend on the help of others. The good people around me enable me to experience love. This love is stronger than the feeling of discouragement that I sometimes feel in looking at the Church in Europe. Only love conquers weariness. God is Love. AN EASY WAY TO HELP KIDS ACROSS MASSACHUSETTS CAN YOU SPONSOR LETITIA OR VOLUNTEER ON RIDE DAY, SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 29? The Rodman Ride for Kids is taking place on Saturday, September 29. On that day, more than 1,200 cyclists will ride in a 25, 50, or 100 mile non-competitive cycling tour to raise over $9 million for kids. One of our parishioners, Letitia Howland, will be riding the 25-mile route to raise money for the Robert F. Kennedy Children s Action Corps, which provides residential, educational, and community based services to kids across the Commonwealth. If you d like to sponsor Letitia, you can find her after Mass or e mail her at lhowland@rfkchildren.org. You can also make a donation by going to and clicking on Sponsor a Participant. When the new window opens, enter Letitia s name and follow the prompts from there. RFK Children s Action Corps is also looking for volunteers for Ride Day. Both registration volunteers and cheerers are needed. If you would like to help out please contact Kady Pecorella at kpecorella@rfkchildren.org or call (617) for more information. If you d like to learn more about the Ride for Kids or are interested in forming a team through your workplace or cycling club please contact Kady Pecorella at kpecorella@rfkchildren.org or call (617) I have a question for you: What can you do for the Church? 9

10 Parish RESOURCES Parish Office & Mailing Address 18 Belvidere Street, Boston, MA Hours Monday Friday, 9:00 a.m. 6:00 p.m. Phone Fax Website Parish Staff Rev. John J. Unni, Pastor, Mark Donohoe, Pastoral Associate for Administration, Scott J. MacDonald, Director of Faith Formation and Leadership Development, Richard J. Clark, Director of Music and Organist, Maureen Sullivan, Administrative Assistant to the Pastor, Genevieve Fiorente, Office Administrative Assistant Assisting Clergy Rev. Thomas Gariepy, CSC Rev. Peter Grover, OMV Rev. James Shaughnessy, SJ Rev. George Winchester, SJ Schedule for Liturgy Wednesdays During Lent 6:00 p.m. Wednesday, Thursday, & Friday 8:00 a.m. Lord s Day Sat 5:00 p.m.; Sun 8:00, 9:30, and 11:15. Holy Days 8:00 a.m. and 6:30 p.m. Reconciliation By appointment at any time and Wednesday evenings from 6:30 8:00 during Lent. 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 Mark Donohoe. Baptism for Infants Infant baptism is celebrated on the first Sunday of the month. For more information, please contact Mark Donohoe. Faith Formation for Children To register your child for our Faith Formation Program, please contact Scott MacDonald in the parish office. Marriage Couples who wish to prepare for marriage should contact Mark Donohoe in the parish office at least six months in advance. Care of the Sick To 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 Funerals The parish is prepared to celebrate the Vigil (wake) in the church. Please contact the parish office for more information. Child Abuse Prevention (CAP) Team The 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), Ginny DiSanto (gin250boston@gmail.com) or Peg Quilty (nursempeg@gmail.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 Disease If 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 Church The 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 Disabled The church is accessible by elevator. Parking Reduced-rate parking (maximum of three hours) is available Sundays at the Prudential Center parking garage, LAZ Parking (53 Belvidere Street), and at the Hilton Boston Back Bay. Please bring your parking ticket to church for validation before returning to the garage. Joining Our Community We 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. No matter what your background, please know that you are always welcome at Saint Cecilia. 10