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1 Established in 1851 Jesuit Since 1866 June 10, 2018 Tenth Sunday in Ordinary Time Welcome, Fr. Konzman! This past January, a 21-year old sacristan at Saint Mary s College greeted me with a chipper, I absolutely adore baby priests! For one thing, I was a deacon, not a priest. For another, to have this young woman call me a baby anything smarted a bit. During the Spiritual Exercises, retreatants pray for the grace to be humiliated with Christ humiliated, and so to be humble. Yet, after ten years in Jesuit formation trying to live out of those Exercises, such a gentle condescension as baby priest still got under my skin. Now, six months of prayer and reflection later, I realize that baby priest is exactly who I am. Those ten years have hardly gone to waste the study of philosophy and theology, the work as a deacon, and the process of (hopefully) becoming a better person were all aimed at giving birth to the priesthood in me. They were, however, also aimed at the priesthood for you. That qualifier makes all the difference. The priesthood does not exist in a vacuum, but rather exists for and with the help of you, the people of God. It will be my joy and my duty to serve you. It will likewise (again, hopefully) be yours to nurture that priesthood and teach me everything I need to know to serve well. To that end, it might be helpful for you to know a bit about me. I grew up in a military family and so moved around a lot as a kid Germany, Georgia, and North Carolina. We finally settled in Scranton, Pennsylvania, where I attended a parochial elementary school. A four-year stint at Scranton Preparatory School and a further four at the University of Scranton introduced me to the Jesuits. A career in the sciences, especially chemistry, appealed to me. As I learned to pray, though, I also felt a very strong call to become a Jesuit priest. During my senior year of college, I started talking about the possibility of entering the novitiate with family, friends, and Jesuits I trusted, and they all thought it made sense. I applied, somehow got in, and became a novice in August The two years of novitiate in Syracuse were beautiful a chance to know Christ more deeply, develop a love for the liturgy and prayer, and to live with the most excellent men I have ever met. I studied philosophy at Fordham University, where I also worked at St. John Chrysostom, a Catholic elementary school in the South Bronx. Two wonderful years at Gonzaga College High School followed in D.C., where I taught computer programming, served as the director of worship, and coached and chaplained various sports teams. Most recently, I have lived and studied theology in Berkeley, where I had the privilege of serving as deacon to the University of California Berkeley Newman Center, Holy Spirit Parish. There, I taught the high school Confirmation class, chaplained the Cal rugby team, and served as a spiritual director. Now, I m yours. I cannot wait to get to know you, this parish, and all the ways that Christ is active through you, and with you, and in you. I pray and hope to serve you well. Please introduce yourselves to me, invite me into your lives, and don t be put off by my severe case of RBF Resting Brian Face (Why? What else would it stand for?). Take advantage of my strengths, be patient with my weaknesses, and, above all, pray for me. In the meantime, may Christ, who lightens every heart, pour out his abundant blessings on you all. Rev. Brian G. Konzman, S.J. Associate Pastor

2 THIS WEEK AT A GLANCE MONDAY, JUNE 11th Moms, Pops & Tots. 10:00 AM. Meeting Room. Details on page 3. WEDNESDAY, JUNE 13th Society of St. Vincent de Paul Meeting. 7:00 PM. Conference Room. THURSDAY, JUNE 14th More Than a Book Club: June Selection Book Discussion. 2:00 PM. Meeting Room. Details at lower right. Summer Mass Schedule Changes The final Wallace Hall Family Mass of the season will be Sunday, June 17th. The Family Mass will resume on Sunday, September 9th. Our summer Daily Mass Schedule begins on Monday, July 2nd and runs through Monday, September 3rd. During this time, the 12:10 PM Daily Mass is discontinued. The 8:30 AM Mass will be be celebrated in the Church and the 5:30 PM Mass will be celebrated in the Lady Chapel. Farewell Reception for Fr. Feely Sunday, June 17th McKinnon Hall Following the 11:00 AM Masses Please join us on June 17th for a farewell reception for Fr. Feely thanking him for his service to our parish. Religious Education for Children ONLINE REGISTRATION IS NOW OPEN! To register for the IREP program, visit education/2018_2019_irep_registration or scan the QR code at right. FROM THE PASTOR S DESK Dear Parishioners, I am very happy to inform you that, once again, we will have a newly ordained Jesuit priest joining the parish staff for one year. Father Brian Konzman, SJ, was ordained yesterday, June 9th, at the Chapel of Fordham University. As part of his ongoing formation as a Jesuit, Brian will spend a pastoral year with us. Father Konzman will take up residence in the Parish House on Monday, June 18th. Please greet him with a hearty welcome when you see him. You will learn more about Father Konzman in his own words in the essay that is featured in this bulletin. With the arrival of Father Konzman, we approach the end of Father McLaughlin s pastoral year as he leaves us in July. It is not too soon to thank Father McLaughlin for his service to the parish during the past year. We will have the opportunity to bid farewell to Father McLaughlin at a reception for him on his last weekend with us. Let us remember both Father Konzman and Father McLaughlin in our prayers as they take on their new ministries. And let us also pray that God bless the church with an increase in vocations to the priesthood and the religious life. Sincerely in the Lord, Fr. Yesalonia MORE THAN A BOOK CLUB JUNE SELECTION BOOK DISCUSSION Thursday, June 14th at 2:00 PM Meeting Room JUNE BOOK SELECTION Building a Bridge: The Revised and Expanded Edition by Fr. James Martin, S.J. In Building a Bridge, Fr. Martin uses the image of a two-way bridge to enable LGBT Catholics and the Church to come together in a call to end the us versus them mentality. To register for the June 14th book discussion, MoreThanaBookClubSIL@gmail.com 2

3 MOMS, POPS & TOTS Monday, June 11th 10:00 AM Meeting Room This weekly gathering provides parents with young children the opportunity to make friends and develop community while strengthening their own spiritual lives. Coffee and treats are available for the parents. IGNATIAN INTERFAITH MINISTRY Songs for the Holy City: An Interfaith Evening of Music and Prayer Wednesday, June 20th at 7:30 PM Jewish Theological Seminary 3080 Broadway at 122nd Street Join the Ignatian Interfaith Ministry for an evening of diverse music, prayer, and song. This event is free, but all attendees must register in advance. For more details and to register, visit jtsa.edu/holy-city-interfaith IGNATIAN VOLUNTEER CORPS Experience Making a Difference Join the Ignatian Volunteer Corps (IVC) and become a contemplative in action in the spirit of St. Ignatius Loyola and the Jesuits! IVC volunteers are adults over 50 years of age who offer their life skills and experience one to two days a week to directly serve those in need. Volunteers gather monthly to prayerfully reflect on their service and to deepen their spirituality in the Ignatian tradition. There is also the opportunity for spiritual guidance. Interested? Contact Maureen Fullam, Regional Director, at or mfullam@ivcusa.org and visit our website at Available at the Parish House The Church of St. Ignatius Loyola: A Walking Tour Cost: $8 RANGER ROSARY MINISTRY Monday, June 18th 7:00 PM in the Meeting Room The Ranger Rosary ministry meets twice a month to make rosaries for Catholics who are serving in the armed services. SOCIETY OF ST. VINCENT DE PAUL Annual Friends of the Poor Walk Saturday, September 29th This fundraising event helps support our St. Lawrence O Toole Conference serving those in need, with 100% of all funds raised remaining within our Conference. To register, visit fopwalk.org/walkerregistration/?eventid=2047 For more information, please svdpmembership980@gmail.com Thank You Women's Shelter Volunteers! The Society of Saint Vincent de Paul would like to thank all of the Shelter volunteers of the Season who helped provide a warm place to stay for our neighbors in need this past season. Thanks to the teens who earned service hours by helping with set-up and to the adult set-up, overnight, and cooking volunteers who prepared for or stayed with our guests. We were able to witness Christ's love to our guests and show them they are not alone in their struggles. Our Shelter is on hiatus until November 2018, but we look forward to seeing you again next Season. PRAYER SHAWL MINISTRY Shawls, made for centuries, are universal and embracing. Members of our Prayer Shawl ministry knit or crochet shawls that are blessed and given to those in need of comfort or solace. For more information or to join this ministry, contact Diane Boyle at boyled@saintignatiusloyola.org 3

4 MAY SACRAMENTS BAPTISMS Arthur Alexander Arnold Ava Esme Bernthal James Todd Cosenza Josephine Lillian Feiner Emmett Kenneth Gaiss Matthew Elias Kern Bruno Nicholas LaGratta Charlotte Elizabeth Young Lynch John Gabriel Millar George Martin Najoan Michael Patrick Palumbo Elliott Martin Reuter Harriet Charlotte Song Liam Micael Song Kathryn Kelley Steuerer Joshua Kevin C. Verame Thomas Kenneth Wannop WEDDINGS Kevin P. Carmody & Alexandra Foy Rupp Peter Clark Clutterbuck & Nora Jan Flaherty Michael Joseph Gambardella & Angela Christine Stanilewicz Thomas Ulise Herrera & Alexandra Louise Mortell Plazas Salvador Sierra San Nicolas & Rosemary Margarida Choi Julius E. Sea & Ngozichukwu Ogechi Opara PRAYER RESOURCES Pray as You Go Pray as You Go is a daily prayer session designed for use on your mobile devices. 3-Minute Retreats Take a short prayer break right at your computer. Spend some quiet time reflecting on a Scripture passage. Please don t forget to notify us! This information helps us to keep our database current. 4 Announced Masses and Readings for the Week Monday, June 11th (St. Barnabas) Acts 11:21b 26; 13:1 3 Psalm 98 Matthew 10:7 13 8:30 ANN Nora & Robert Blackstock 12:10 MEM Valentino Mazzia 5:30 MEM Betty Bryan Sheetz Tuesday, June 12th (Tenth Tuesday in Ordinary Time) 1 Kings 17:7 16 Psalm 4 Matthew 5: :30 MEM Janet Elder 12:10 MEM James Gallacher 5:30 MEM Felix Figueroa Wednesday, June 13th (St. Anthony of Padua) 1 Kings 18:20 39 Psalm 16 Matthew 5: :30 MEM Giro & Elina Zullo 12:10 MEM Gerry Baker 5:30 MEM Elizabeth & Robert Troilo Thursday, June 14th (Tenth Thursday in Ordinary Time) 1 Kings 18:41 46 Psalm 65 Matthew 5: :30 MEM John & Margaret Reilly 12:10 MEM Sophie Tulenko Dzienis 5:30 MEM Fatma Ali Friday, June 15th (Tenth Friday in Ordinary Time) 1 Kings 19:9a, Psalm 27 Matthew 5: :30 MEM George Cranston 12:10 MEM Jack O'Leary 5:30 MEM Ophelia Newman Saturday, June 16th (Tenth Saturday in Ordinary Time) 1 Kings 19:19 21 Psalm 16 Matthew 5: :30 MEM James Johnson Sunday, June 17th (Eleventh Sunday in Ordinary Time) Ezekiel 17:22 24 Psalm 92 2 Corinthians 5:6 10 Mark 4:26 34 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

5 CAPITAL CAMPAIGN Your Parish, Your Home Campaign for the Church of St. Ignatius Loyola At the Church of St. Ignatius Loyola, we warmly welcome those who seek to be a part of a vibrant worshipping community, to grow in faith, to be nurtured in mind and spirit, and to be joyful disciples of Jesus Christ in today s world. We are always open to where God is calling us. But our magnificent church buildings don t reflect the welcome we extend to everyone. You can help change that by making a gift to this important capital campaign. CAMPAIGN GOAL: $7,500,000 To learn more about the Your Parish, Your Home Capital Campaign, visit stignatiusloyola.org/index.php/ capitalcampaign or scan the QR code at left. BOOMERS & BEYOND AN AFTERNOON AT THE METROPOLITAN MUSEUM OF ART THursday, June 21st at 2:00 PM Join us as we explore the exhibit Heavenly Bodies: Fashion and the Catholic Imagination, which examines fashion s on-going engagement with the devotional practices and traditions of Catholicism. The exhibit includes exceptional loans of vestments from the Vatican as well as more than 150 ensembles of secular clothing from the last century. It is the largest exhibition ever offered by the Metropolitan's Costume Institute and was organized by its curator, Andrew Bolton. To RSVP, boomersandbeyond.st.ignatius@gmail.com Space is limited. Cost: Admission is a pay as you wish for New York State residents with valid state- or city-issued ID. We will meet inside the museum at 2:00 PM and begin our exploration as a group. Cocktails will follow at the Metropolitan's rooftop garden bar. Interested in Becoming Catholic? We have the privilege at St. Ignatius of welcoming many visitors and new parishioners. We especially welcome those who may be thinking of becoming Catholic. If you feel attracted to the Catholic faith, we want you to know about a program at the Parish that will begin in the Fall. A group will meet 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. For more information, contact Maureen Fullam at or church@saintignatiusloyola.org Sunday Brunch Sunday, June 24th 1:00 PM Doc Watson s Outdoor Garden nd Avenue Price: $22 per person (includes tax, tip and 2 complimentary drinks) Space is limited. To RSVP, boomersandbeyond.st.ignatius@gmail.com Boomers & Beyond offers social, educational, cultural, spiritual, and community service opportunities to men and women 50 and older. St. Ignatius is on Facebook! To stay up-to-date on upcoming events here at the Church of St. Ignatius Loyola, follow us at churchofstignatiusloyolanyc 5

6 church of st. ignatius loyola 980 Park Avenue at 84th Street New York, New York (212) Fax: (212) PARISH STAFF Pastor Rev. Dennis J. Yesalonia, S.J. Associate Pastors Rev. Thomas H. Feely, S.J. Rev. Michael P. Hilbert, S.J. Assistant Pastor Rev. Brett B. McLaughlin, S.J. Senior Priest Rev. William J. Bergen, S.J. Pastoral Associates Teresa Marie Cariño Carly-Anne Gannon Pastoral Assistant Maureen Haley Assisting Priests Rev. Philip G. Judge, S.J. Rev. James Martin, S.J. Daniel Beckwith Robert Reuter Music Ministries Michael Sheetz Scott Warren, Director Sara Murphy, Executive Director of SMSS Concerts Danya Katok, Administrator Assistant to the Pastor Diane M. Boyle Administrative Assistant Patricia Schneider Communications Coordinator Elizabeth O Sullivan Director of Facilities Robert Cisternino Asst. to the Director of Facilities Caroline Fernandes Treasurer Fernando Castro Maureen Haley Philip Anderson Weekday Masses (Monday to Friday) 8:30 AM, 12:10 PM, and 5:30 PM Saturday: 8:30 AM Masses for Next Weekend: Saturday Vigil 5:30 PM Sunday: 8:00 AM 9:30 AM Wallace Hall Family 11:00 AM Solemn 11:00 AM 7:30 PM Fr. Hilbert Fr. Hilbert Fr. Judge Fr. McLaughlin Fr. Feely Fr. Yesalonia Religious Education for Children Ms. Carly-Anne Gannon, Director M.Phil., M.Ed. (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. Baptisms Please call Maureen Haley at the Parish House ( x636) 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 Maureen Haley at the Parish House ( x636) 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. Retreat: Fordham Alumni and Friends Retreat. Saturday, June 16th, 9:30 AM. Fordham University, Rose Hill Campus Bepler Commons, Faber Hall. The retreat will focus on understanding Jesus surrender to God and its meaning for Christians. Retreatants will explore how giving themselves over to the living God helps them find their true selves and keeps them spiritually healthy. Retreat director: Fr. Tom Marciniak, S.J. Cost (includes a light breakfast and lunch): $40/person. Registration closes Wednesday, June 13th.For more information and to register, visit news.fordham.edu/event/2018- fordham-alumni-retreat-rose-hill/ Concert: The Sistine Chapel Choir. Saturday, July 7th, 7:00 PM. Radio City Music Hall. The world s oldest organized choir will perform at Radio City Music Hall during a stop in the Choir's seven-city U.S. tour. For more information and to purchase tickets, visit 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 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. We pray for the faithful departed Brian Daly May he rest in the peace of the Risen Lord. Music Information: (212) music@stignatiusloyola.org