Saint Cecilia. in Ordinary Time. 5 October 2014 P A R I S H. Saint Francis of Assisi Feast Day 4 October

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1 Saint Cecilia P A R I S H Twenty-seventh Sunday in Ordinary Time 5 October 2014 Saint Francis of Assisi Feast Day 4 October

2 welcome! Welcome to Saint Cecilia Parish, a Roman Catholic community that gathers day by day, week by week, to know and make known the grace of God. By means of this abundant grace, we enjoy a diverse and close-knit parish family young, old, rich, poor, of various ethnic origins and differing backgrounds. From our extraordinary music program to a growing children s faith formation program; from the various liturgical ministries to the many opportunities for social outreach that the parish provides, Saint Cecilia is a vibrant community of faith, centered on prayer and worship that tries to keep the Gospel close to heart and to live by Jesus teachings. Saint Cecilia Parish was established in At that time the Back Bay section of Boston along Commonwealth Avenue and Beacon Street was the residential section of the Yankee aristocracy. The maids ( Irish working out girls ) and coachmen who served these residents had long requested a church of their own. When Archbishop Williams granted their request and carved the parish from the territory of the Cathedral, they built a magnificent church out of their meager earnings. The church was dedicated on April 22, Its architecture is Romanesque, XII Century Norman. The main altar, notable for its massive simplicity, was carved from a single block of white Carrara marble. The painting in the center reredos is a reproduction of da Vinci s The Last Supper, and the dome above is an array of 24K gold rosettes. For the sixtieth anniversary celebration in 1954, a massive renovation project was undertaken. During this renovation, a statue of Pope Saint Pius X (canonized that same year) was imported from Italy and placed on the right side of the sanctuary. Above the statue are paintings from Pius life. On the left side is a statue of Saint Patrick, principal patron of the Archdiocese of Boston, and above it are three scenes from his life. Fourteen circular and sixteen square panels adorn the nave and arches of the church. The square panels are decorated with the symbols of Our Lady taken from the Litany of Loreto and the circular ones with symbols taken from the lives of the apostles. The great window of the Assumption framed by the two oak cases of the organ was installed in 1954 (the Marian Year) in spaces originally designed for windows but not until then used. The original organ of 24 stops was built in 1902 by the Hutchings-Votey Organ Company, Opus 1465, and was rebuilt in 1954 with 32 stops. In 1998, Timothy Smith and Theodore Gilbert began a massive reconstruction of the organ. The current Smith & Gilbert Organ of 4 manuals, 50 ranks, and 2,926 pipes was dedicated on the Feast of Saint Cecilia, November 22, Today we are experiencing something of an awakening within these old walls. We have just completed a major renovation, our numbers are increasing, and we continue to grow in our commitment to issues of peace, justice, and service to our neighbors, both near and far. We ve been right here on Belvidere Street, in the same building for over 120 years, but that does not mean that life here is stale, stagnant, or even predictable. We are proud to be entrusted with the legacy of Saint Cecilia Parish, where everything is the same, yet always changing; where we honor tradition while embracing the future; where God s love makes all things new.

3 our community news Ministers of the Liturgy Saturday 5:00 p.m. Rev. Peter Grover, OMV, celebrant Catherine Horsley, lector Sunday 8:00 a.m. Rev. Thomas Gariepy, SC, celebrant Jim Dougherty, lector Sunday 9:30 a.m. Rev. John Unni, celebrant Tom Nicolini, Jim Kennedy, & Jordan Barnes, lectors special intentions Sunday, October 5 9:30 a.m. Jimmy McManus, Memorial Sunday, October 5 11:15 a.m. Willard Evers, Memorial Sunday, October 5 6:00 p.m. Barbara Salamy, Eighth Anniversary Sunday 11:15 a.m. Rev. John Unni, celebrant Nick Coccoma, Zachary Boutin, & Maggie Dolan, lectors Sunday 6:00 p.m. Rev. John Unni, celebrant Letitia Howlan & Laura Dennison, lectors today s readings Isaiah 5:1-7 Philippians 4:6-9 Matthew 21:33-43 next sunday s Readings Isaiah 25:6-10a Philippians 4:12-14, Matthew 22: young adults attended last Sunday's ice cream social. To join the listserv, please scyoungadults@gmail.com. 3

4 Prayers & Occasions Our Deceased Ryan Duns, SJ's grandmother died on September 24. Pray for the eternal repose of Mary Catherine Hagan as well as for the consolation of Ryan and his family. Our Sick Please pray for all our sick and for those who are in need of our prayer, especially Jennifer Serpico, Jan Igras, Rudy Kikel, Annette Kulas, Steven Whitkens, Anthony Simboli, Jeanne Tibbs, Lisa Caputo, Anne Frenette Handly, Ruth Frost, Roséa Aubrey, Brenna Smith, Mildred McLaughlin, Susanne Coyne, Domenic Iannaccone, Ken Bennett, Cameron Robinson, Paul Claveau, Jaheel Robinson, Robert Lupis, Michael Claveau, Max Tubman, David Worster, Derek Schall, Susan Noll, Jennifer Murdock, Julie Downey, Mary Broussard, Ivy Fray, Donna Thagard, Penny Maynard, Robert Kimball, Owen Kyes, Mark Schatzl, Hugo Collamati, Chris Novosielski, Gayle Haley, Michalina Maniscalco, Niall O'Shaughnessy, Javier A. Sattler, Annie Flaherty, Pattie Geier, Bob Wuendsch, Bronis Morton, Patrick Trani, Colin Landry, Jake Mercier, Michael Patrick Kelly, Pilar Estrada, Ursula Seibert, Mark Anderson, Matty Goddard, Stephanie Merenda, Raymond Mazzone, Carlo Pagani, Shea Hammond, Bill Downing, Skyler Stevenson, Rob Morrissey, Nimet Yousif, Rev. Robert Quinn, CSP, and Raffaele Santoro. Welcome to Saint Cecilia! We are pleased to welcome the following newly registered members of our parish: the Araujo Family of Boston; Paige Baldwin of Boston; Katelyn Davis of Charlestown; John McDermott of Allston; and the Fitzgerald-Cracknell Family of Somerville. If you have not previously registered with the parish, there are forms in the narthex for this purpose or you can register on-line at Thank You! Two weeks ago, the second collection was designated to support the retirement, medical, and financial needs of the priests of the Archdiocese of Boston. Due to your generosity we were able to collect $1,959. Thank you! We would also like to thank the generous supporters of the sixth annual dinner in Celebration of the Priesthood at the Seaport World Trade Center on September 24. Save the Date! This year's Parish Ministry Fair will take place on Sunday, October 19 following the 9:30, 11:15, and 6:00 liturgies and will include tables representing the various ministries at Saint Cecilia. Refreshments will be served. Next Weekend Next Saturday, October 11, Ryan Duns, SJ will be ordained to the transitional deaconate at Saint Ignatius of Loyola Church in Chestnut Hill. The next day Ryan will preach at our 11:15 Mass. Following the liturgy there will be a reception in the Parish Hall for Ryan and his family. Please be sure to stop downstairs, have some refreshments, and congratulate Ryan. Reminder to Parents Next Sunday is the Columbus Day Weekend so there will not be faith formation classes for children. The following Sunday, October 19, is the Parish Ministry Fair, so there will not be classes on the 19th. After today, the next faith formation class in on October 26. Reminder K2 and First Grade Please remember that there are no classes this morning for K2 and Kindergarten. Instead, the children will remain in the church for the entire 9:30 liturgy. Blessing of Animals Today It s that time of year again! During today's 9:30 and 11:15 liturgies we will bless animals in commemoration of the Memorial of Saint Francis of Assisi (October 4). Bring your dogs, cats, birds, rabbits, turtles, hamsters, guinea pigs, fish, and iguanas. Indeed, all creatures of our God and King are welcome! Following the 9:30 liturgy we will bless our new statue of Saint Francis in the garden. All are invited to participate! 4

5 reception help needed next sunday As you may have read on page 4 of this bulletin, next Sunday following the 11:15 liturgy we are having a special reception in honor of Ryan Duns, SJ who is being ordained to the transitional deaconate next Saturday. If you would like to contribute some food or drink for the reception or can help with the Sunday morning set-up, please Scott MacDonald at smacdonald@stceciliaboston.org. 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 lifethreatening 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 Mark Lippolt at mlippolt@hammondre.com. Archdiocesan justice convocation The sixth annual social justice event for all members of the Archdiocese of Boston will be held on Saturday, October 25 from 8:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at the Pastoral Center in Braintree. Pope Francis has proclaimed his deep commitment to Catholic Social Teaching and the Social Ministry of the Church and we have witnessed time and again how the Holy Father lives out these beliefs. We too are called to deepen our commitment to social justice through faithful service in our local parishes. The day will begin with a Mass celebrated by Cardinal Seán at which the Archdiocesan Black Catholic Choir will provide music. There will be a keynote address by Rev. J. Bryan Hehir, Archdiocesan Cabinet Secretary for Health and Social Services, on "The Joy of the Gospel." Saint Cecilia Parish will be represented by three members of our community Susan Donnelly, Mark Lippolt, and Peg Newman who will be participating in a panel discussion: "Social Justice A Priority in our Parishes." The cost of the event is $20, paid at the door, and you can register by going to the "Pastoral Themes" section of irish international immigrant center's solas awards The Irish International Immigrant Center is celebrating its 25th Anniversary on Thursday, October 30 at the Park Plaza Hotel by honoring its founder, Sister Lena Deevy, LSA, Eastern Bank Chairman and Richard E. Holbrook, Chairman and CEO of Eastern Bank Corporation, and Mintz Levin Attorney Susan J. Cohen. The Honorable Linda Dorcena Forry, State Senator, will be the Master of Ceremonies and the Boston City Singers Cantare division will be the featured performers. The Irish International Immigrant Center assists immigrants from Ireland and from around the world as they integrate into American society by providing legal, wellness and education services. They advocate for the rights of immigrants and for immigration reform. With partner organizations, the IIIC promotes reconciliation in Ireland. If you would like more information about the Anniversary dinner, please contact Mary Kerr at or mkerr@iiicenter.org catholic extension YOUNG PROFESSIONALS OF BOSTON KICKOFF EVENT THURSDAY, OCTOBER 16 7:00 9:00 P.M. POST STUART STREET, BOSTON Join other young Catholic professionals for a fun night of networking, socializing, and the opportunity to be a founding member of the Catholic Extension Young Professionals of Boston. Complimentary drinks and hors d oeuvres will be provided. Catholic Extension s mission is to to build and serve Catholic communities in the poorest and most remote areas of our country and to respond to Pope Francis call to serve the fringes of society. For more information or to RSVP, please visit or contact Casey Dunn at CDunn@catholicextension.org or

6 Children's Faith Formation! Classes in our Faith Formation Program started last Sunday. 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 not meet today but will ordinarily meet following the Gospel reading at the 9:30 Mass and will end at the conclusion of the liturgy; grades two through eight will meet as soon as the 9:30 Mass is over and will end at 11:45. Parents must pick their children up from the classrooms at the end of class. Our ninth and tenth grade confirmation class follows a different schedule. The ninth and tenth grade class will begin on Sunday, October 19 and will go from 4:00 p.m. to 5:45 p.m. 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 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 We would like all baptismal certificates as soon as possible. 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. 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, and 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. 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 Scott or watch the bulletin for the date and time of an upcoming training session. faith formation classroom locations Classes Starting After the Gospel Reading and Ending at the Conclusion of the 9:30 Liturgy Kindergarten 2 CL3 (Parish Pastoral Center) Grade 1 CL1 (Parish Pastoral Center) Classes Starting Following the 9:30 Liturgy and Ending at 11:45 Grade 2 CL1 (Parish Pastoral Center) Grade 3 CL3 (Parish Pastoral Center) Grade 4 CL4 (Parish Pastoral Center) Grade 5 CL5 (Parish Pastoral Center) Grade 6 Conference Room (Parish Pastoral Center) Grades 7 & 8 Rectory Parlor (meet at door to Parish Offices at the rear of the Parish Hall) parent meeting today This morning, following the 9:30 Mass and the blessing of our new statue of Saint Francis of Assisi, there will be a meeting for all parents of children in grades 3 through 8. The purpose of this meeting is to discuss our plan for the Faith Formation Pine Street Inn monthly dinners this year. The meeting will take place in the Parish Hall. Staying in touch If you are a new parishioner or have moved or changed your phone number or address, please be sure to update your contact information with the Parish Office. Simply Scott MacDonald (smacdonald@stceciliaboston.org) with your updated information. Thank you. 6

7 A Letter from the Parish Finance Council Dear Fellow Parishioners, We are pleased to present the Saint Cecilia Parish Operating Statement for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2014 as well as the Budget for the current fiscal year. The Operating Statement shows an operating deficit for last fiscal year of $19,019. The principal reasons for the deficit are twofold: the addition of staff in order to meet the increased demands of our ever-expanding parish and the cost of operating and continuing to renovate the physical plant. Of particular note: our sophisticated heating and ventilation system, while effective, is proving to be very costly to operate. We believe that many of the transition expenses of operating the renovated church are behind us and hope that the expenses of the coming year will be more predictable. As we look to the budget for this fiscal year, we anticipate an operating deficit of $9,614. This deficit is primarily due to conservative income projections as well as increased salary expense. For the income projections, we were cautious due to the unpredictability we have experienced in our income the last two fiscal years. However, we believe this to be a conservative figure since we have assumed no growth in the offertory despite having an expanding community and an improving economy. We have projected an increase in salary expense since we are hoping to create a new position this year - Pastoral Director of Operations. This person is expected to support Fr. John in fulfilling the mission of St. Cecilia by helping to manage a parish that continues to grow dramatically each year. Our goal is to be break even for this fiscal year. Accordingly, we will evaluate our expenses in the future if we do in fact run such an operating deficit. 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 $778,759 in Sunday Offertory Income last year. If you have not already done so, we encourage you to please consider joining the 300 plus parishioner households currently enrolled in the program. 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

8 Annual Financial Report Saint Cecilia Parish Operating Statement FY July 1, 2013 to June 30, 2014 Checking Account as of 6/30/14 $205, Savings Accounts as of 6/30/14 $287, Renovation Loan Account as of 6/30/14 ($28,369.58) Income Offertory $277, OCP Offertory 501, Shrines, Candles & Flowers 14, Sacramental Offerings 85, Catholic Appeal Rebate 11, Gifts & Bequests 192, Religious Education 14, Lease/Rental Income 105, Interest and Dividend Income 2, Other Income 3, Other Donations/Shelter Meals Fundraising Activities 130, Total Income $1,340, Expense Salaries Exempt & Non Exempt $311, Staff Benefits 79, All Clergy: Assigned and Unassigned Including Benefits 71, Data Processing Fees, Bank Service Charges 7, Professional Fees 19, Office Supplies, Postage, Printing 29, Telephone & Internet 11, Office Equipment Repair & Contracts 16, Books, Pamphlets, Dues, Subscriptions, Missalettes 10, Household 11, Utilities, Heat, Water & Sewer 99, Building Insurance 34, Maintenance 119, Pastoral/Liturgical 75, Meetings & Workshops 1, Interest Payments Revolving Loan 10, Central Ministry Tithe 61, The Pilot Miscellaneous 9, Acquisitions/Improvements Site 121, Acquisitions/Improvements Building 255, Total Expense $1,359, Net Operating Income ($19,018.73)

9 Annual Financial Report OPERATING STATEMENT Fiscal Year Ending Fiscal Year Ending JUNE 30,2014 JUNE 30,2015 INCOME ACTUAL BUDGET Sunday Offertory Income $ 778,759 $ 779,000 Special Donations Income $ 218,186 $ 220,805 Operating Income $ 205,974 $ 205,000 Miscellaneous Income $ 137,596 $ 4,993 TOTAL INCOME $ 1,340,515 $ 1,209,798 EXPENSES Personnel Expenses $ 476,017 $ 572,167 Office Expenses $ 84,540 $ 72,900 Liturgy Expenses $ 35,711 $ 37,400 Building Expenses $ 630,720 $ 360,488 Other Expenses $ 132,546 $ 176,457 TOTAL EXPENSES $ 1,359,534 $ 1,219,412 TOTAL INCOME LESS EXPENSES $ (19,019) $ (9,614) Cash on Hand - June 30, 2014 $ 422,816

10 When in Rome By JAMES MARTIN, SJ Some people believe that Jesuits can be characterized as follows: We all have doctorates; we all know the pope personally; and we all travel to Rome frequently. But, like many Jesuits, I do not have a Ph.D.; I ve never met the pope; and the last time I was in Rome was decades ago in 1994, on my way home from a two-year stay in Kenya. That was true until June. Last year, a Jesuit friend invited me to assist as a spiritual guide on a pilgrimage to Rome for a group of 40 adults connected to two Jesuit high schools. It would be an Ignatian pilgrimage, that is, focusing on sites that figure in the life of St. Ignatius Loyola. When my friend first invited me, I warned him that I knew little about Rome. I imagined myself among a group of American tourists in the middle of a busy piazza with tiny cars buzzing around us, and saying, St. Peter s Square? Gee, I m sure it s around here somewhere. Don t worry, said my friend, all you have to do is offer a spiritual reflection at the beginning of our day. The tour guide and I will take care of the rest. The pilgrimage this summer was enormous fun. Our group stayed in a pleasant hostel not far from the Vatican walls, we were able to get within 10 feet of Pope Francis during his weekly outdoor audience (along with 50,000 of the pope s closest friends) and spent an entire day in Assisi, a town that is like one, big outdoor church. At one point, we visited the Catacombs of St. Sebastian, outside the Roman walls. Near the end of our tour, we saw a sizeable tomb decorated with remarkably well-preserved drawings. On one side was a group of people, on the other a man carrying something indistinct. That s the Feeding of the Multitudes, said our guide, and the Good Shepherd. From the second century. There we stood, in front of the creation of someone from the earliest days of the church: I felt an almost electric shock of connection. Even after the official pilgrimage ended, there were many graces. Providentially, my sister s family was on vacation in Italy, and my friend and I stayed a few days longer to spend time with her, her husband and my two nephews, ages 8 and 15. It was a joy to see so many Catholic sites through the eyes of my nephews and to witness their interest in St. Ignatius, whom they know by now. This year Charles, the older brother, chose Ignatius as his confirmation name with no pressure from his uncle. Their interest, however, manifested itself in surprising ways: in the rooms of St. Ignatius, alongside a bronze bust of the saint, they took selfies. Not everything about our church, I was reminded, is easy to understand. One day we visited the Church of the Gesù, the mother church of the Jesuit Order. After entering, I led Matthew and Charles to an ornate altar. That s where St. Ignatius is buried, I said. Really? Right here? said Matthew. We prayed before his tomb. Across the aisle was an altar that would need more explanation. Matthew, I said, do you know who St. Francis Xavier was? He shook his head. I explained that 10

11 Francis was Ignatius s best friend. Uh huh, he said. And Francis Xavier went around the world to preach the Gospel. Uh huh. I pointed to a golden reliquary above the altar and said, And that s his right arm. Wait that s his arm? said my nephew. Why is it here? I explained that it was a special part of his body because it had baptized many people during his travels. Where s the rest of him? Goa, a city in India. Why is it there? They liked Francis very much in India, I explained, so they kept his body and sent his arm here. With wide eyes, Matthew looked at the arm, and then at me, and then back at the arm. Then he said, That makes me very uncomfortable! In the coming years, I m not sure how much my nephews will recall about their visit to Rome. I ll remember coming face to face with those haunting drawings in the catacombs, seeing the pope wave to our group in St. Peter s Square, and praying with my family in the room where St. Ignatius died. I hope that in some way the trip helped my nephews connect with the astonishing story of their faith, especially with those Christians who came before us what they did, prayed, created and suffered. One of them will certainly remember St. Francis Xavier or, at the very least, a part of him. James Martin, S.J., is editor at large of America and the author of Jesus: A Pilgrimage. lunch with liszt All are invited to a free recital of organ music this Thursday, October 9 at 12:15 at Christ Church Cambridge in Harvard Square. The centerpiece of the recital will be the monumental work of Liszt, based on a theme from a Mayerbeer opera. Fantasie and Fugue on "Ad Nos ad Salutarem Undam" exploits all the resources of the organ and the organist. The organist will be Timothy Zimmerman, Associate Director of Music at Saint Ignatius of Loyola Parish in Chestnut Hill. For more information, contact Timothy at or zimmerta@bc.edu. women's reading group Calling all women of the parish who like to read! We read one book each month that concerns the spiritual life of a woman, sometimes Catholic, sometimes not. The group meets after the eleven-fifteen Mass on the second Sunday of each month for a lively discussion. We'd love to have you join us next month. The book that will be discussed on October 12 is Song of Saigon: One Women's Journey to Freedom by Anh Vu Sawyer. For more information, please Peg Newman at peg_newman@msn.com. From the book jacket: In the spring of 1975, as war spread across South Vietnam and her country stood on the brink of collapse, Anh Vu, a young medical student, faced the most terrifying ordeal of her life. Her only hope was to pray for the seemingly impossible: escape. Here, in vivid and often wrenching detail, Anh tells the dramatic story of how her faith helped her persevere. From the vision that emboldened her to defy a curfew to the chance discovery that kept optimism alive, she recounts how she led her family on a harrowing and miraculous exodus to freedom. Through her eyes we learn what it's like to be a Vietnamese immigrant in the U.S.: the struggles and triumphs, the rude awakenings, and the unimagined blessings. An extraordinary testament, Song of Saigon shows us that even in the midst of unspeakable tragedy it is possible to find peace and joy within. st. c's young adult events Mark your calendar for the following Young Adult events: Second Thursday Morning Mass Thursday, October 9-8:00 Join us for morning Eucharist on the second Thursday of the month. This Mass ends by 8:30, allowing time for commuters to get to work. Volunteer with Seniors Thursday, October 16 or October 30, 6:00-7:30 p.m. Cambridge Rehabilitation & Nursing Center Take a moment to step outside your normal Thursday social life to spend some time talking with some elderly folks following a short prayer service with the Community of Sant'Egidio. It will be time well spent both for you and for the people you'll meet. Rsvp to t.davoli@gmail.com. 11

12 offertory commitment program If you've ever wondered why some of your neighbors in the pews at Mass let the collection basket pass them by during the Offertory, it is most likely because they have joined our Offertory Commitment Program (OCP). The Saint Cecilia Finance Council regards the OCP as essential in planning and budgeting for the needs of the parish. If you are not currently participating in the OCP, but would like to start, please contact Mark Donohoe at x115 or THE WOMEN'S LUNCH PLACE ANNUAL FUNDRAISER The annual Spaghetti Dinner gala to benefit the day shelter on Newbury Street will be held on Friday, October 24 th at the Fairmont Copley Plaza with a cocktail reception at 6:00 p.m., followed by dinner and a live auction at 7:00 p.m. If you would like to join the Saint Cecilia table at this event, please Mark Lippolt at mlippolt@hammondre.com. Tickets are $300 each. The WLP is also looking for folks who would like to purchase full tables or serve as a table captain. tutoring at nativity prep School has recently begun and our friends at Nativity Prep in Jamaica Plain ( are looking for tutors for their evening study program. Nativity Prep is a tuition-free, Jesuit middle school serving boys of all faiths from low-income families residing in Boston. Nativity has a very impressive track record promoting the intellectual, spiritual, social, and physical growth that inspires boys from Boston to become men for others. Following supper, the boys have required evening study three nights a week: Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday. Saint Cecilia parishioners have generously provided dinners for the group of four times per semester, as well as a roster of tutors who work one-on-one with the boys. This year, Nativity is hoping to have a group of tutors who are able to make the commitment to tutor one evening a week throughout the majority of the semester. Study begins around 6:00 p.m. and lasts until 8:00. If you would like to learn more about the tutoring opportunities or if you would like to help us provide dinner, please Susan Donnelly at susan_donnelly@harvard.edu. Thank you! fore! The Home for Little Wanderers is a nationally renowned, private, non-profit child and family service agency. For many years Saint Cecilia parishioners have volunteered and supported the Home's many programs for families and children at risk, including Waltham House. One of the important fundraisers for the agency is its "Home in One: Women Connecting for a Cause," to be held on Thursday, October 9 at Brae Burn Country Club in Newton. Parishioner Molly Diggins is the Chair of this year's event which includes 18 holes of golf or yoga. Tickets for the women-only day of fun and fundraising begin at $250. For more information, please visit the Events section of or contact Molly Diggins at mmdiggins@me.com. done time? Men who have been incarcerated are invited to join this group which is designed 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. For information, please contact Tom Ash at whatevertp@gmail. com, or Peg Newman at peg_newman@ msn.com,

13 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, Jeanne Bruno, Coordinator of Pastoral Outreach, Richard J. Clark, Director of Music and Organist, Caroline Gélinas, Executive Assistant, Maureen Sullivan, Special Projects Manager, Jim Tomlinson, Parish Intern, Assisting Clergy Rev. Thomas Gariepy, CSC Rev. Peter Grover, OMV Rev. James Shaughnessy, SJ Rev. George Winchester, SJ Schedule for Liturgy Wednesday, Thursday, & Friday 8:00 a.m. Lord s Day Sat 5:00 p.m.; Sun 8:00, 9:30, 11:15, & 6:00 p.m. Holy Days 8:00 a.m. and 6:30 p.m. Reconciliation By appointment at any time. 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 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), 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 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. Sunday Parking Reduced-rate parking is available on Sundays at the Prudential Center parking garage and at the Hilton Boston Back Bay; Sunday parking is also available at LAZ Parking (53 Belvidere Street maximum of three hours). Be sure to have one of our greeters validate your parking ticket before returning to your car. Saint Cecilia Rainbow Ministry Saint Cecilia Rainbow Ministry is a GLBTQ community at Saint Cecilia. For more information, contact stceciliarainbowministry@gmail.com. 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. 13