Saint Cecilia. Twenty-ninth Sunday in Ordinary Time. 21 October Crucifixion Georges Rouault (1920)

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1 Saint Cecilia P A R I S H Twenty-ninth Sunday in Ordinary Time 21 October 2012 Crucifixion Georges Rouault (1920)

2 our community news Ministers of the Liturgy Saturday 5:00 p.m. Celebrant TBD Laura Orrell, lector Sunday 8:00 a.m. Rev. Thomas Gariepy, CSC, celebrant Nicole Benevenia, lector Sunday 9:30 a.m. Rev. John Unni, celebrant Paul Keating, Rosaria Salerno, & Moira Macdonald, lectors Sunday 11:15 a.m. Rev. John Unni, celebrant Rosanne Meade, Cole Young, & Erin Young, lectors Sunday 6:00 p.m. Rev. John Unni, celebrant Nikko Mendoza & John Eliot Jordan, lectors today s readings Isaiah 53:10-11 Hebrews 4:14-16 Mark 10:35-45 next sunday s Readings Jeremiah 31:7-9 Hebrews 5:1-6 Mark 10:46-52 special intentions Sunday, October 21 9:30 a.m. Richard J. Brennan, First Anniversary Sunday, October 21 11:15 a.m. Liz Pino, Memorial saint cecilia concert series Tuesday, 23 October 8:00 p.m. The Seraphim Singers Bach, Mendelssohn, and Beyond: Music from the Germanic Tradition Jennifer Lester, Music Director Suggested Donation: $20; $15 for students & seniors Friday, 2 November, All Souls Day 8:00 p.m. Richard Kelley, Trumpet; Richard J. Clark, Organ; Kara Clark, Clarinet Featuring the World Premiere of Richard J. Clark s Requiem pour une américaine à Paris Benefit Concert for the 1999 Smith & Gilbert Organ Suggested Donation: $20; $10 for students and seniors; $35 for families Friday, 16 November 7:00 p.m. Saint Cecilia Day Celebration Richard J. Clark, Music Director Benefit Concert for the 1999 Smith & Gilbert Organ Tickets: $20; $10 for students and seniors; $40 for families Tuesday, 11 December 7:00 p.m. The Copley Singers Christmas Concert Brian Jones, Director Emeritus Director of Music at Trinity Church, Copley Square Tickets at the Door: $20; $10 for students and seniors; children are free 2

3 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, 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, & Benedicto Lopes. For the Unemployed Pray for the unemployed and their families, that God will strengthen their spirits and help them to find signs of hope as they await new ways to use their gifts. Year of Faith The Year of Faith began on October 11, the fiftieth anniversary of the opening of the Second Vatican Council, and concludes on November 24, Pope Benedict XVI has called for this year to be a time of renewal of our faith, so that we may become more compelling witnesses to that faith in the world. A New Saint: Kateri Tekakwitha Today at Saint Peter s Basilica, Pope Benedict XVI will canonize Blessed Kateri Tekakwitha. Blessed Kateri, , is the first Native American to be recognized as a saint. Special Collection This Weekend Today's second collection supports Catholic World Missions. By baptism, all Catholics are called to participate in the mission of the Church and share their faith as missionaries. World Mission Sunday gathers support for the pastoral and evangelizing programs and needs of more than 1,150 mission dioceses in Africa, Asia, the Pacific Islands, and remote regions of Latin America. The funds gathered on World Mission Sunday are distributed in the Holy Father's name by the Society for the Propagation of the Faith a Pontifical Mission Society. For more information, please visit Evening Prayer this Thursday We will gather to pray Vespers this Thursday at six-thirty in commemoration of the fiftieth Anniversary of the opening of the Second Vatican Council. The Second Vatican Council began on October 11, 1962, and closed on December 8, All are welcome to attend. 3

4 pie in the sky Starting at this weekend's liturgies, Saint Cecilia volunteer pie sellers will be available to take your orders for Thanksgiving pies to benefit one of our non-profit partner agencies, Community Servings. Pie in the Sky fosters community spirit and engages the public in the mission of Community Servings Massachusetts' free, home-delivered meals and nutrition program for the critically ill. Each November, Boston's best restaurants, bakeries, caterers, and hotels donate thousands of pies that over 600 volunteers then sell to family, friends and colleagues. Each pie costs $25, providing a week's worth of hearty home-delivered meals to a Community Servings' client. Even if you will be out of town for Thanksgiving, you can help by purchasing a pie and donating it to a Community Servings' client or you can buy a pie that will be served by parishioners on Thanksgiving Day at Morville House in the Fenway or in our Parish Hall for guests of the Pine Street Inn. For more information, please contact Mark Lippolt at mlippolt@hammondre. com. Altar server training We will be training new altar servers next Saturday morning, October 27, at eight-thirty and Saturday morning, November 3, at ten o'clock. This important ministry is open to children in third grade or older. We already have eight girls and boys signed-up and would love to have more. If your child would like to be trained to be an altar server, please contact Scott at smacdonald@stceciliaboston.org. christmas in bridgewater Bridgewater State Hospital is a psychiatric prison hospital where 350 men with very serious mental illnesses live some for a very short period of evaluation and some for a lifetime. Though it is a hospital, it is also very much a prison complete with barbed wire, correction officers and prison food. It can be one of the saddest, dreariest places on earth during the holiday season. You can help to change that. The Catholic Chaplain, Peg Newman, is a parishioner here at Saint Cecilia and she is collecting the following items to give to the men at Christmas time: a fun event for a worthy cause 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 26. 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. Shampoo (up to 15-ounces) Plain White Envelopes both long and short Toothpaste (4 to 6-ounces) White Lined Pads of Paper (8.5 x 11 no wire) These are the only items the Department of Corrections will allow the men to receive. They will put the items to good use, but more important, they will know that they are being thought of and cared about. Your gift will be an expression of God s love. If you are able to help, please bring your gift to church and leave it in the plastic bin in the narthex that is labeled Bridgewater State Hospital. Please do not wrap your gifts. Please contact Peg if you would like information on volunteer opportunities in Bridgewater (about an hour south of Boston) at (508) or by , peg_ newman@msn.com. In truth I tell you, in so far as you did this to one of the least of these brothers of mine, you did it to me. Matthew 25:40 4

5 Don't Vote for the 'Better Catholic' Only God can determine who is the "good Catholic" By JAMES MARTIN, SJ Last night's spirited Vice-Presidential debate was billed, in some quarters, as a "Catholic smackdown." The debate moderator, Martha Raddatz, made specific note of that reality, when she called the debate "historic," as it was the first time that both candidates for vice president were in case you've been living under a secular rock Catholic. As our blogger Michael O'Loughlin noted, however, Raddatz' "Catholic question" focused mainly on abortion. To me, it was not a surprising pivot, as many journalists tend to reduce all of Catholicism to a single issue. For his part, Congressman Ryan identify himself as strongly pro-life (though his reference to his daughter as "Bean" seemed oddly labored), dilated on what he perceived as threats to religious liberty and elaborated on the Romney administration's opposition to abortion, with Gov. Romney's (somewhat surprising to many pro-lifers) exceptions for rape, incest and threats to the life of the mother. Vice President Biden, in turn, stated that his religion "defines who I am," and spoke about his love of Catholic social teaching, his personal opposition to abortion and his unwillingness to "impose" that belief on others (though I've always found that odd, too we regularly "impose" our beliefs on others whenever we legislate.) By the way, listeners may have been flummoxed by the Vice President's offhand reference to de fide doctrines of the church, which simply refers to the most basic Catholic beliefs, which cannot be denied by any Catholic in good standing. (Think, for example, of what is contained in the Creed.) Ironically, this was such an abstruse theological reference that the official transcripton CNN simply wrote "inaudible." (If they've changed it already, that means that they read this blog.) Next week's issue of America will feature an exclusive interview with both vice-presidential candidates on a variety of questions, including their Catholic beliefs. But it would be a mistake to try to vote for the "better Catholic." Both Ryan and Biden are obviously serious about their Catholicism. Can anyone doubt that? They also offer a kind of Rorschach test for U.S. Catholic voters. Ryan is a Catholic who is clearly opposed to abortion and not so clearly in support of programs that would directly help the poor. Biden is not so clearly opposed to abortion and clearly in support of programs that would directly help the poor. They represent, in a sense, two distinct types of "Catholicisms" alive in our country today. It's a big church, as an elderly Jesuit I know likes to say. Their commentary last night (and beforehand) also points out that no one party fully embraces the entirety of Catholic teaching. And for those of you who would say that abortion is the only "intrinsic evil" that is at issue in this campaign, I would point you to Blessed (Article continues on page 8) 5

6 Saint Cecilia Parish, Boston! Tuesday, October 23, :00 p.m. Bach, Mendelssohn, and Beyond: The Seraphim Singers Music from the Germanic Tradition J. S. Bach Der Geist hilft unser Schwachheit auf Mendelssohn Ave Maria Distler Singet dem Herrn ein neues Lied and works by David, Reger, & Shein with organists Margaret Angelini, Richard J. Clark, & John Totter Admission: $20, $15 Seniors, Students Partial proceeds go towards the installation of the new organ console. Any amount, large or small is greatly appreciated!

7 an evening with Father Greg Boyle, S.J. FRIDAY, OCTOBER 26 7:00 P.M. SAINT CECILIA CHURCH Father Greg is the author of Tattoos on the Heart: The Power of Boundless Compassion. He will 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 L.A. Father Boyle reminds us all that every single child and youth is a part of God s jurisdiction and when they know that we are seeing them as God does, they are capable of great things. Father Boyle is a national treasure. MARIAN WRIGHT EDELMAN PRESIDENT CHILDREN S DEFENSE FUND

8 (Continued from page 5) John Paul II's great encyclical Vertitatis Splendor, in which he speaks of a great many intrinsic evils, many of them often overlooked today, including "whatever is offensive to human dignity, such as subhuman living conditions, arbitrary imprisonment, deportation, slavery, prostitution and trafficking in women and children; degrading conditions of work which treat labourers as mere instruments of profit." My point here, though, is not to wade into the murky waters of politics, which I try to avoid, and leave to people more knowledgeable than me. Rather, it's to point out the impossibility of ascertaining who is the "better Catholic," based on public pronouncements. Yes, vote for the candidate(s) whose policies and viewpoints and voting record are in conformity with the Gospels, in accord with Christian values and in concert with Catholic church teaching. But it is impossible to look within a person's soul and judge who is the "better Catholic," simply based on what a person says during a campaign, much less a heated debate. As St. Ignatius Loyola noted, "Love shows itself more in deeds than words." And while voting records are an important indicator of a person's convictions and are in fact a "deed," they do not, by themselves, make for a "good Catholic." There are other deeds and even words that will always remain hidden from public view. You could be the most ardent pro-lifer and still be unkind to your family, uncharitable to the poor, mean-spirited to co-workers and harbor a hateful attitude towards humankind. Is that a "good Catholic"? You could be the most ardent advocate for the poor, and still be mendacious, thieving, dishonest and deceitful. Needless to say, I'm not talking about any candidate here! That's why when a Catholic candidate speaks about his or her faith, it's more important for voters to concentrate on their policies, rather than trying to worm their way into the person's soul. Only God can determine who is the "good Catholic," and no matter how many personal stories a person may tell about a conversion experience, going to daily Mass as a child, or the effect of an inspirational priest or plucky sister in their lives, the question of who is the "better Catholic" cannot be determined by any voter, but by God alone. This article first appeared in the America Magazine blog, "In All Things" on October 12, catholic charities' Food pantry We are looking for parishioners to help sort and bag donated groceries at Catholic Charities' food pantry at the Yawkey Center/Haitian Multi-Service Center in Dorchester. Volunteers who are over the age of ten are needed to spend three or four hours starting at 10 a.m. on Saturday, November 10. This opportunity can accommodate up to twelve volunteers. As you know, for almost four years parishioners at Saint Cecilia, especially children in our Faith Formation Program, have been providing much-needed donations to this food pantry. Every other Sunday morning, volunteers drive our donations, along with items we pick up from Whole Foods Market Symphony and Trader Joe's in Hanover, to the food pantry. This new opportunity will give parishioners insight into the great work done by Catholic Charities. If you would like to volunteer, please Mark Lippolt at mlippolt@hammondre.com. get involved & immerse yourself Saint Cecilia young adult parishioners are invited to join in a trip to Ecuador from November working with the volunteers of Rostro de Cristo. This is a great opportunity for young people from our parish to visit, work and pray in conjunction with the volunteers and members of the local community of Guayaquil. This retreat provides an opportunity to live out the Gospel, deepen our understanding of the reality of a developing country, and to make a difference by committing to service, faith and social justice. Time is limited and space is too. For more information, please contact Ros Kane at roskane@comcast.net or Chris Callanan at ccallanan@ smcattorneys.com or visit rostrodecristo.org. for your consideration We appreciate the thoughtfulness of parishioners who have made bequests to the parish. These gifts help us build a solid foundation for future generations. If you have already made provisions in your will for our parish, please advise either Father John or Mark Donohoe at the parish office so that we can insure the your wishes are carried out as you intend. 8

9 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, 11:15, & 6:00 p.m. 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), 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. 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. 9