It is the time of gathering up and sorting out, distinguishing

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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 It is the time of gathering up and sorting out, distinguishing between the lasting and the evanescent. It is the time of reckoning, of laying in provisions for the winter. What have I reaped? It was harder than I thought. A Late Harvest November 22, 2015 Solemnity of Our Lord, Jesus Christ, King of the Universe human being is sacred, both for Christians and for Muslims. Those who are responsible for the safety of the nation have the right and obligation to repel the unjust aggressor. Blind violence is intolerable. The liturgical year ends with the Solemnity of Christ the King. In two weeks the Jubilee Year of Mercy begins. A kingdom of justice and peace, of truth and life, an eternal sovereign judge who embraces with merciful love. This year November, the late harvest, has seen tragic, violent events in Egypt and Beirut and Paris, to name only the most horrible. The month of November, in which we remember the dead, pray for the dead, is the month of Veterans Day and Election Day and Thanksgiving. We tremble with gratitude at our dinners together. This November Pope Francis asked us to pray that we may be open to personal encounter and dialogue with all, even those whose convictions differ from our own. Is there still space for dialogue with Muslims? Topaz and citrine, the birthstones of November, protect against snake venom and evil thoughts. What have I reaped? Any violence which seeks religious justification warrants the strongest condemnation because the Omnipotent is the God of life and peace. The world expects those who adore God to be men and women of peace who are capable of living as brothers and sisters, regardless of ethnic, religious, cultural or ideological differences. Pope Francis, Ankara, Turkey, November 28, 2014 I wonder how to respond. Some want to say, You will reap what you sow, and those who live by the sword will die by the sword. The cruel fanaticism that plunges people into grief and despair, the poison that destroys trust, is the abandonment of reason, the incapacity for compassion. a low and effective cunning stirs in the most inhuman minds (Wendell Berry). Pope-emeritus Benedict addressed this quandary when he spoke at the World Youth Day in 2005 in Cologne: Dear friends, I am convinced that we must not yield to the negative pressures in our midst, but must affirm the values of mutual respect, solidarity and peace. The life of every Liberté, egalité, fraternité. The phrase, coined by the French philosopher Fénelon in the seventeenth century, has become the deeply-rooted ideal of the French Republic. Together with the Marseillaise, it encapsulates the valorous identity of the French people, and we have in these past days witnessed and shared the extraordinary solidarity demonstrated in what has been called the French 9/11. There is a progressive logic to the order of the words, one ideal being the necessary condition for the next. Full liberty for all is only possible if there is true equality of each, and equality is only possible if there is a vital acknowledgment of fraternity. A nine-year old Parisian girl wrote this poem: Whether you are Catholic, Muslim or Jewish, Or if you are none of those, we are all equals! Whether you wear a cross, a kipa or a veil, Or if you wear none of those, we are all equals! Whether you go to a Church, a synagogue or a mosque, Or if you go to none of those, we are all equals! All religious extremism, whether Christian, Muslim, or Jewish, is an aberration of religion, and nothing can justify the murderous brutality, all the more deplorable because it hides behind a perverted moral righteousness. It is imperative to render the aggressor unable to cause more harm. The Universal King commands us to pray unceasingly for peace. Now we need a harvest, a late but abundant harvest, of Mercy, the most beautiful name of God for Muslims. As the world mobilizes to secure safety and root out evil, we can mobilize the spiritual resources at hand. It starts with the recognition that we are all brothers and sisters, beloved children of the One God. We pray for Paris, for Beirut, for Jerusalem. We pray as Jesus prayed, with steadfast faith, joyful hope, untiring love. Rev. Michael P. Hilbert, S.J. Associate Pastor

2 THIS WEEK AT A GLANCE Special Collection This Weekend: Campaign for Human Development The Collection for the Catholic Campaign for Human Development (CCHD) provides funding for groups that make lasting change and uplift the poor in the United States. In the last five years, over 36% of CCHD s grants have gone to improving housing in low-income neighborhoods. Help the CCHD continue to defend human dignity and take poverty off the map. Thank you for your generosity. SVdP Christmas Angel Project begins this weekend, continues through Monday, December 7th. Details on page 5. SVdP Annual Toy Drive begins this weekend, continues through Monday, December 14th. Details on page 5. WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 25th Job Transition Support Group. 10:00 AM. Parish Lounge. Bringing together experienced professionals looking to secure employment. THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 26th Thanksgiving Day Mass 9:30 AM This will be the only Mass celebrated on Thanksgiving Day. The Parish House will be closed. FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 27th One Daily Mass will be celebrated in the Lady Chapel at 8:30 AM. The Parish House will be closed. Congratulations to Nana Belmonte, Madison Kelly, Pia and Lara Daliana, Nora Mawe, and Lily Talarico! These singers, representing 4 different schools, are members of our Parish Middle School Choir. They have been accepted into the National Honor Choir for students of music educators. They, along with young singers from all over the country, will be traveling to Long Beach, California in March for a series of rehearsals and a performance! 2 HAPPY THANKSGIVING! Fr. Thomas Feely, S.J., and the Staff of St. Ignatius Loyola, extend best wishes for a blessed Thanksgiving. The Parish House will be closed on Thursday and Friday, November 26th and 27th in observance of Thanksgiving. One Mass will be celebrated on Thanksgiving Day at 9:30 AM. One Daily Mass will be celebrated on Friday at 8:30 AM. November is Jesuit Vocation Month Please join us in praying for vocations to the Society of Jesus. For more information, visit GRAMMAR SCHOOL Saint Ignatius Loyola Grammar School extends a cordial invitation to join us at our ANNUAL CHRISTMAS FAIR Saturday, December 5th & Sunday, December 6th 10:00 AM 3:00 PM in McKinnon Hall Offered at the Fair are seasonal decorations, housewares, greenery, ornaments, religious items, and many other things perfect for gift giving. Also featured will be a Secret Santa Shop for the children to purchase gifts for giving and a booth of fun seasonal activities hosted by our Brownie and Girl Scout Troops. HOSPITALITY MINISTRY VOLUNTEERS NEEDED Thursday, December 24th Christmas Eve 4:00 PM Family Mass I 6:00 PM Family Mass II 8:00 PM Mass of Christmas Midnight Mass Friday, December 25th Christmas Day 9:30 AM and 11:00 AM* * There is a particular need for volunteers at the 11:00 AM Mass If you are available, please Rob Manning at robbiefmanning@gmail.com to let him know at which Mass you can assist. 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 Nov. 29 Dec. 13 Jan. 10 Feb. 7 SEEKERS RETREAT FOR YOUNG ADULTS January 29th January 31st Friday Evening Sunday Afternoon Mariandale Retreat Center, Ossining, NY For young adults in their 20s and 30s What s important in my life? What am I looking for? How can I let God in? Charis NYC presents a peer-led, weekend retreat inspired by Ignatian spirituality and the Jesuit tradition. Take time away to reflect with others in similar situations and on your own, as you consider how faith can make a difference in your life. Transportation included. Financial aid available. For more information, please visit or CharisRetreatNYC@gmail.com BOOMERS & BEYOND Double the voices, double the fun! Calling all Boomers & Beyonders for our annual Christmas Caroling event. You don t have to be a super soprano or terrific tenor just someone who wants to join with us in sharing some Christmas joy through song and perhaps stop at a local spot for a snack and drink afterwards. Date: Sunday, December 6th Time: 1:30 PM Place: Lott Assisted Living Residence 5th Avenue (between 107th and 108th Streets) We welcome new parishioners and invite you to fill out a Parishioner Registration Card located in the pew racks, at the Parish House, and online at stignatiusloyola.org Registration is our only means of certifying membership in the Parish. 3 MUSIC SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 29TH 1st Sunday of Advent 11:00 AM SOLEMN MASS Corl Triptych on Veni, Emmanuel Byrd Mass for Four Voices: Kyrie, Sanctus, Agnus Dei Manz E en so, Lord Jesus, quickly come 11:00 AM FAMILY MASS with the Children s Choirs Patterson Will You Be Ready December at Sacred Music in a Sacred Space A Chanticleer Christmas in New York Friday, December 4th at 7:00 PM & Sunday, December 6th at 4:00 PM A Chanticleer Christmas celebrates the mystery and wonder of Christmas with an elegant blend of traditional carols, medieval and Renaissance sacred works, and new holiday gems. Called the world s reigning male chorus by The New Yorker magazine, Chanticleer is known around the world for the seamless blend of its twelve male voices and its original interpretations of vocal literature. Sing We Noel: Annual Christmas Concerts Sunday, December 13th at 3:00 PM & Sunday, December 20th at 3:00 PM Christmas joy abounds in these beloved annual concerts, featuring works by Cecilia McDowall, Pietro Yon, Howard Helvey, and Handel s iconic Hallelujah Chorus from Messiah. Includes well-known seasonal favorites rendered by the Choirs and Orchestra of St. Ignatius Loyola and the N.P. Mander Organ, as well as carols for everyone to join in singing. Featuring the Choir & Orchestra of St. Ignatius Loyola, the Parish Community Choir, and the Children s Choirs. Scan the QR code at left to view a video highlighting our upcoming December concerts. Tickets for all concerts are available online at or by calling for 24/7 ordering and customer service.

4 Situations can change; people can change. Be the first to seek to bring good. Do not grow accustomed to evil, but defeat it with good. Pope Francis, The Church of Mercy WALLACE HALL CHRISTMAS PAGEANT Sunday, December 20th Immediately following the 11:00 AM Family Mass We hope that your family will join us in this celebration of our Lord s birth. There is a role for everyone! To participate, complete the form found on our website, stignatiusloyola.org and return it to the Parish House or it to Mary Jo Ward at mjward@med.cornell.edu by 11:00 PM on Friday, December 11th. Two rehearsals are required: Sunday, December 13th & Sunday, December 20th We would also be grateful for help from parents in organizing rehearsals, costumes, and props. ADVENT Please contact Mary Jo Ward at mjward@med.cornell.edu with any questions or to volunteer. NEW! Pope Francis: Living Advent with Joy & Peace This booklet joins the words of Pope Francis with a prayer for each day of the Advent season and a reference to the Scripture reading of the day. Advent/Christmas Prayer Booklet Based on the writings of the late Bishop Kenneth Untener, this booklet features daily scripture reflections for the Advent/Christmas season. Both booklets are available at the Parish House Available in the Narthex and Parish House Free copies of Magnificat We are pleased to announce that Magnificat has provided us with copies of its December issue. Magnificat is the most popular Catholic worship resource in the United States. It is perfect for anyone who wants to stay in touch with the Eucharistic and prayer life of the Church on a daily basis. Magnificat features daily Mass readings, prayers for the morning and evening, articles, inspiring profiles on saints ancient and modern, daily meditations and commentaries on art. We encourage you to take home a copy and use it prayerfully for the month. For more information, visit 4 Announced Masses and Readings for the Week Monday, November 23rd (Thirty-fourth Monday in Ordinary Time) Daniel 1:1 6, 8 20 Daniel 3 Luke 21:1 4 8:30 MEM John B., John A. & Elizabeth Rooney 12:10 MEM Sose & Mark Prekelezaj 5:30 MEM Michael Billian Tuesday, November 24th (St. Andrew Dũng-Lạc) Daniel 2:31 45 Daniel 3 Luke 21:5 11 8:30 MEM Frank DeBenedetto 12:10 MEM Sose & Mark Prekelezaj 5:30 MEM Raymond M. Fields Wednesday, November 25th (Thirty-fourth Wednesday in Ordinary Time) Daniel 5:1 6, 13 14, 16 17, Daniel 3 Luke 21: :30 MEM Emil Wittek 12:10 MEM Michael Persico 5:30 LVG Connor Schmitt Thursday, November 26th (St. John Berchmans) Daniel 6:12 28 Daniel 3 Luke 21:20 28 Thanksgiving Day One Mass will be celebrated at 9:30 AM Friday, November 27th (Thirty-fourth Friday in Ordinary Time) Daniel 7:2 14 Daniel 3 Luke 21: :30 MEM René Rondia One Mass will be celebrated at 8:30 AM Saturday, November 28th (Thirty-fourth Saturday in Ordinary Time) Daniel 7:15 27 Daniel 3 Luke 21: :30 MEM Vivian Grech Sunday, November 29th (First Sunday of Advent) Jerome 33:14 16 Psalm 25 1 Thessalonians 3:12 4:2 Luke 21:25 28, Interested in becoming Catholic? Call or church@stignatiusloyola.org

5 SOCIETY OF ST. VINCENT DE PAUL Christmas Angel Project Begins this weekend! to benefit The Church of Our Lady of Lourdes in Harlem and St. Mary s Church on Grand Street Beginning this weekend at all Masses, participants will be able to select up to five Angel cards from one of the trees 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. Annual Toy Drive Begins this weekend! to benefit the children of 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 and on our website for a list of suggested toys. Thank you for your generosity! ADVENT FOOD DRIVE Begins Next Weekend! Benefiting the Community Food Pantry at the Church of St. Gregory the Great Throughout the first three weeks of Advent, SVdP will be accepting donations of food for the Community Food Pantry at the Church of St. Gregory the Great. Please bring donations to the Parish House between Sunday, November 29th and Saturday, December 19th. Week 1 (Nov. 29th Dec. 5th): 1-2 lb. bags of rice, canned vegetables, Goya beans Week 2 (Dec. 6th 13th): pasta, tomato sauce, canned fruits Week 3 (Dec. 14th 19th): tuna fish, soups, cereals (preferably oatmeal) LECTURE Hodie Christus Natus Est: Poetry & Art Celebrating the Birth of Jesus An art-slide lecture presented by Rev. Leo J. O Donovan, S.J. Wednesday, December 9th 7:30 PM Wallace Hall This lecture will combine the poetry of John Milton, Martin Luther, George Herbert, Thomas Hardy, and others with some of the most stirring visual portrayals of the birth of Jesus, examining how the incarnation gives history its deepest meaning by turning it toward an Eternal Now. Rev. Leo J. O Donovan, S.J., is President emeritus of Georgetown University. He has written art criticism for publications such as America, Commonweal, the Los Angeles Times, and the National Catholic Reporter. BOOK SIGNING & READING Join us as REV. JAMES MARTIN, S.J. reads excerpts and sign copies of his debut novel, The Abbey Wednesday, December 16 th 7:30 PM in Wallace Hall About The Abbey A story of three lives intersecting a grieving mother, an ambitious young architect who finds himself working as a handyman, and the wise, yet uncertain abbot of a local monastery. While each struggles with their unique challenges alone, it is when their lives come together that they begin their shared journey toward faith, hope and love. Copies of The Abbey will be available for purchase. 5

6 church of st. ignatius loyola 980 Park Avenue at 84th Street New York, New York (212) Fax: (212) We pray for the faithful departed Deirdre Walsh Burr May she rest in the peace of the Risen Lord Author Discussion and Reception: The Miracle Chase. Sponsored by the New York Chapter of the Santa Clara University Alumni Association. Monday, November 30th, 7:00 PM. Cristo Rey High School, 112 East 106th Street. Authors of The Miracle Hill, Katie Mahon and Joan Luise Hill, will discuss the discoveries they have made, not only about God and miracles, but also about themselves. Light refreshments will be served. Cost: $5. To register, visit tinyurl.com/qdeuaaz and for more information, Volunteer Eucharistic Ministers Needed. Volunteers are needed as spiritual visitors to the residents of the DeWitt Rehab and Nursing Center, 221 East 79th Street (between 2nd and 3rd Avenues). If you are interested in bringing the Eucharist to residents of DeWitt and are able to make a monthly two-hour commitment, please contact Janet Traub at or by at PastoralCareDeWitt@gmail.com If you have not served as a Eucharistic Minister in the past, a short training program will be offered to prepare you for this very important and rewarding ministry. 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. For your convenience To reach the Giving page on the parish website, scan the QR Code at left. 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. Feely Sunday: 8:00 AM Fr. Bergen 9:30 AM Fr. Feely Wallace Hall 11:00 AM Fr. Hilbert Solemn 11:00 AM Fr. Yesalonia 7:30 PM Fr. Yesalonia 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.