Saint Cecilia. Solemnity of the Epiphany of the Lord. 6 January The Three Kings on St. Cecilia Street. Clare McFadden (2017)

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1 Saint Cecilia P A R I S H Solemnity of the Epiphany of the Lord 6 January 2018 The Three Kings on St. Cecilia Street Clare McFadden (2017)

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3 r e w s n a the call S! R E H T O E TO SERV HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS: JOIN US on the Saint Cecilia summer service-learning trip to WASHINGTON, D.C, July 13 21! All spring we ll have opportunities for community service, building our community, and exploring our faith in preparation for the trip. And while you ll net dozens of service hours, the real reward is in how your life will be impacted in amazing ways through serving others! WHAT IS YNIA? GET ON BOARD! HOW TO SIGN UP: Contact John Glynn, The deadline to sign up is FEBRUARY 25 but sign-ups are first-come, first-served, so don t wait until then! A deposit of $50 is due at sign-up. Fundraising will happen throughout the spring to make sure the trip is affordable for everyone, regardless of financial situation. In January, there will be info sessions you can attend to find out more details stay tuned! tl;dr: Young Neighbors in Action is a national Catholic organization that hosts service programs all through the US. The mission of YNIA is to empower young people to encounter Christ through serving others, engage in meaningful work that feeds, clothes, and provides resources to the most vulnerable, and grow in their faith. Saint Cecilia has been sending students to YNIA for years! Director of College & Youth Ministry, to register for the trip or with any questions! You can him at jglynn@stceciliaboston.org, drop by his office off the parish hall, or find him at the 6 PM Mass on any given Sunday. For more info on YNIA s national program, check out youngneighbors.org WHAT: Young Neighbors in Action Service Trip WHERE: Washington, DC WHEN: July 13 21, 2019 WHO: Rising Sophomores to graduating Seniors HOW MANY? 25 spots Register by February 25

4 OUR COMMUNITY NEWS MINISTERS OF THE LITURGY Saturday, January 5 5:00 p.m. Rev. Peter Grover, OMV, celebrant Chris Orrell, lector Sunday, January 6 8:00 a.m. Rev. Peter Gyves, SJ, celebrant Jordan Barnes, lector SPECIAL INTENTIONS Sunday, January 6 9:30 a.m. M. Ellen Peebles, Memorial Sunday, January 6 6:00 p.m. Ralph Bozza, Memorial Sunday, January 6 9:30 a.m. Rev. John Unni, celebrant Will Kelly, Mary Anne Hinsdale, IHM, and Chistie Hedges, lectors Sunday, January 6 11:15 a.m. Rev. John Unni, celebrant Joe Castellano, Lena Denis, and Jim English, lectors Sunday, January 6 6:00 p.m. Rev. Peter Gyves, SJ, celebrant Nikko Mendoza and Julie Bogdanski, lectors TODAY'S READINGS Isaiah 60:1-6 Ephesians 3:2-3a, 5-6 Matthew 2:1-12 NEXT SUNDAY'S READINGS Isaiah 40:1-5, 9-11 Titus 2:11-14, 3:4-7 Luke 3:15-16, the Epiphany of the Lord The Epiphany of the Lord is one of the great solemnities of the liturgical year. Traditionally celebrated on January 6, the twelfth day of Christmas, it is so important that in many countries, including the United States, it is transferred to the nearest Sunday. On Christmas day we celebrate the Word becoming flesh; on Epiphany we celebrate the news getting out the revelation of this amazing happening to the world. Epiphany comes to us from the East as its Greek name indicates. The word means "manifestation," "showing forth," or "revelation." In the Eastern Churches, this day is a triple celebration of the revealing of Christ to the Magi, to people gathered at the Jordan when Jesus was baptized by John, and to the wedding guests at Cana. While the Church in the West emphasizes the visit of the Magi to the infant Christ today, with the Baptism of the Lord commemorated tomorrow, a hint of the ancient origins of Epiphany survives in one of today's antiphons for Evening Prayer: "Three mysteries mark this holy day: today the star leads the Magi to the infant Christ; today water is changed into wine for the wedding feast; today Christ wills to be baptized by John in the river Jordan to bring us salvation." 4

5 Prayers & Occasions Our Deceased Pray for the eternal repose of Mary Alba who died last week at age 100, as well as for the consolation of her daughter Genevieve Fiorente and family and friends. May her soul and the souls of all the faithful departed, through the mercy of God, rest in peace. Our Sick Please pray for all our sick and for those who are in need of our prayer, especially Mary Pickering, Caeden Boyce, Nicholson Nicolas, Margo Bromfield, Matt Strazzula, Marie Deignan, Brother Bob Donovan, Stephanie Brown, and Alice Kane. Welcome to Saint Cecilia Parish We are pleased to welcome the following new members of our parish who have recently registered: Peter and Monica Campanella of Boston. If you have not previously registered with the parish, there are forms in the narthex for this purpose or you can register online at Weddings at Saint Cecilia Congratulations to Gabi Urso and Albert Crimaldi who were married here on December 29. May God bless the happy couple as they start this next phase of their lives together. Baptisms Today we celebrate baptism at the 9:30 a.m. liturgy for Cameron Reilly, son of Matt and Katie Boland; and Cora Elise, daughter of Matt and Katie Delvaux. At the 11:15 a.m. liturgy we celebrate baptism for Anderson John and Owen Hanson, sons of John Li and Courtney Gomez. The Christian community welcomes you with great joy, Cameron, Cora, Anderson, and Owen! For Those Who Are Grieving Pray for all who are grieving, particularly children who have lost parents and parents who have lost children to violence that they may know that God is with them and draw strength and hope from the Holy Family who experienced great loss and pain. For Ongoing Incarnation Pray for the grace to bring God into our world that we may allow the Word to dwell in our hearts, become enfleshed through our lives, and revealed in our words and deeds. For Reconciliation Pray for reconciliation within families that the Prince of Peace will heal old wounds, help us to recognize the gift that each person is, and lead us all into right relationship. For Persecuted Christians Pray for Christians who are unable to celebrate because of persecution and oppression that God will strengthen them, fill their hearts with hope, and help them to be signs of God's love and presence. For the People Who Inhabit the Holy Land Pray for for all who live in Bethlehem and the hill country of Judah; for Christians, Jews, and Muslims that God s spirit will open new pathways of peace and bring forth new hope for all who live in fear. For Peace in Troubled Parts of the World Pray for those who live amidst warfare and violence: that God will bring peace to their spirits and give them a new vision to help bring forth justice and peace in their land. Six O'Clock Mass Note The six o'clock Mass will resume tonight, Sunday, January 6, for the Epiphany of the Lord. Advent Giving Tree Thank You! Our Advent Giving Tree is so successful thanks to the generosity of parishioners at Saint Cecilia and amazing help from so many people. More than 1100 gifts were delivered on time for another banner year! It was only a few weeks ago that we met to make tags, tie ribbons, set up trees, sort clothing and sign greeting cards. The storage room was soon packed with gifts that were checked, organized and delivered. Your help makes this program work and I am glad that so many new volunteers joined the team this year. Extra special thanks to Chris, Jenn, Julie and Christine DesAutels who help coordinate the entire program. Next year we're shooting for 1500 gifts! Thanks everyone! Ann Faldetta 5

6 National Migration Week EPIPHANY DOOR BLESSING 20 + C + M + B + 19 It is an Epiphany custom to inscribe with chalk the initials of the Magi: Caspar, Melchior, and Balthasar, along with the numerals of the new year, over the main doorway of your house or apartment. Traditionally, the letters and numbers are inscribed in this format: 20 + C + M + B In addition to the letters being the initials of the traditional names of the three Magi, they also abbreviate the Latin words Christus mansionem benedicat, or May Christ bless the house. At Saint Cecilia, we pray that we will be a welcoming presence for all who pass through our doors; we pray that we will welcome everyone without judgment or prejudice. You are invited to take home a piece of blessed chalk with you today and say a prayer of blessing at your door. This is one option: Loving God, We pray through the intercession of the Magi, Caspar, Melchior, and Balthasar, that you help us create a home of peace and love. Give to those who pass through the doorways of this house, an awareness of your presence within their hearts. Bless our comings and our goings. Watch over us and over all our guests; when we leave, bless our journeys and bring us safely home. We ask this through Jesus, your Son and our Lord. Amen In the United States, the Solemnity of the Epiphany of the Lord marks the beginning of National Migration Week. The Magi were on the move, pilgrims following a star; and in the face of Herod's fury, Joseph, Mary, and Jesus would become refugees, fleeing into Egypt. Christians everywhere are called to extend a helping hand to those who are suffering, alone, and on the verge of despair. This year's theme for National Migration Week is "Building Communities of Welcome." Migrants and particularly the most vulnerable migrants: children, the undocumented, refugees, and victims of human trafficking, remain limited and their ability to live out their lives in its fullness severely restricted. Often at risk of violence or exploitation these vulnerable populations need to be provided the support needed so that they can thrive. Regardless of where we are and where we came from, we remain part of the human family and are called to live in solidarity with one another. Pray that the Lord will soften our hearts and help us to bring the light of Christ to these populations, and help to bring them from the margins of society to its center. Powr Program Info Session Please join us Tuesday January 22 in the Parish Hall for a presentation by Grace Gaskill from Catholic Charities on the People Organized to Welcome Refugees (POWR) program. The POWR program was started in 2010 with the goal of recruiting parishes and volunteers to help refugees adjust to transitioning to the US. If you are interested in attending this presentation, please sign up by January 14. For more information or to register please Anthony Ishak at anthonymishak@gmail.com/ 6 We are seeking our next Director of Music We are starting the search for our permanent Director of Music at Saint Cecilia. The Director of Music is responsible for nurturing the prayer life of the community through music, particularly in coordinating music for liturgical celebrations, and fostering the growth of our music ministry. Through utilizing a variety of musical styles, the Director of Music helps the parish broaden its understanding of and appreciation for the role music can play in deepening our relationship to God. Should you or anyone you know be interested please send resumes to Mary Kaye at mkaye@ stceciliaboston.org.

7 Spiritual Palliative Care January 16 Parish Hall 6:30-8:30 p.m. Please join the Palliative Care and Advance Care Planning team in a discussion led by our fellow parishioner and Chaplain, Matt Jacobson. Matt will explore the spiritual and emotional needs that may come up for those living with serious illness. Together we will consider various compassionate responses to suffering. There will be plenty of opportunity for shared reflection if you would like to attend. All are welcome. We are also planning to repeat some of our sessions in 2019/2020. The winter/spring calendar will include: February 5th (Overview of Palliative Care); April 23 (Workshop on Making and Communicating Your Serious Illness Care Choices); and May 21 (Topic TBD). If you re interested in participating in any of these sessions, please complete the sign-up sheets after Mass or contact Amy Russo at aerusso2015@gmail.com. Wisdom and Mature Spirituality Group January 20 10:00 Meet in the Parish Hall The Wisdom and Mature Spirituality Group is currently reading the book, Falling Upward: A Spirituality for the Two Halves of Life by Richard Rohr. At our meeting in January, we will discuss Chapter 9, which is about the spiritual gifts of aging. Rohr tells us, In the second half of life, we can give our energy to making even the painful parts and the formally excluded parts belong to the now unified field - especially people who are different and those who have never had a chance. If you have forgiven yourself for being imperfect and falling, you can now do it for just about everybody else. If you are in the second half of life and are interested in spiritual growth, please join us as we start the new year. We welcome new members; we meet in the parish hall at 10 am. Christmas Cards for Saint Cecilia Cares At the beginning of the Christmas season the Saint Cecilia CARES ministry team gives sets of holiday cards to all participants. While many stores are having 50% off sales, please consider picking up a box of cards for us to use next year. Given that many of those the CARES team visits are experiencing poverty or have mobility issues, these cards are greatly appreciated. There will be a bin in the narthex for this purpose. 46TH Annual MLK, jr. memorial breakfast - Last call Monday, January 21 I 7:45 a.m. Boston Convention & Exhibition Center The 46th Annual Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial Breakfast to commemorate the noble legacy of the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. will be held on Monday, January 21, 2019 at 7:45. This event features delicious food, live music and a diverse gathering of over 1,000 people, including business, civic, and religious leaders from across Massachusetts. We need to reserve tables for this breakfast this week. Tickets are $50 each. If you would like to join us and sit at one of the Saint Cecilia tables, please call the parish office or Leah Bennett at lbennett@stceciliaboston.org. If you've attended this breakfast before, you know what a moving and hope filled way this is to commemorate the life of the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Marriage Ministry Upcoming events Register now for Pre Cana at Saint Cecilia on 1/26 and 2/2 Registration is now open for our first session, which will be held on two consecutive Saturdays on 1/26 and 2/ For more information or to register stc.marriage@ gmail.com. A Save the Date: Couples Mixer February 2 5:00 p.m. Parish Hall We are hosting a mixer for all couples in the Parish Hall. Please join us as we celebrate with our engaged couples who just completed their Pre Cana! Refreshments will be provided. Please register here or by ing stc.marriage@ gmail.com. Mass Simulcast Each Sunday, the 9:30 and 11:15 a.m. Masses are simulcast on our large screens in the Parish Hall. Join us for Mass in the church or in the Parish Hall. 7

8 Christmas Flowers Jesus Christ is the firstborn of the dead; to him be glory and power forever and ever. Amen. (Rev. 1:5-6) Kathleen A. Ridini Abruzzi Family Tony Abruzzi Tony Andrade Mary Dennehy Anzivino Sharon Appelman Cora Arnold Catherine Aylward Maria Barbosa Romania Barclay Esther Barker Bob Baron Pauline Baron Barbara Bates Maurice Bates Krikor Baytarian Joanne Bean Robert Begg Phyllis Bellevue Eleanore Bienkowski Julius Bienkowski E. Peter Blanchfield Betty Botosh Chuck Botosh Gary J. Bowen Ralph J. Bozza Mary Bradley John Brait Gerard Brennan Patricia Brennan William W. Brown Jane C. Brown Costigan George A. Brown Jr. Sergio Bru Ursula Bruer Francisco Bucasus Bufalini Family Burke Moylan Family John Butts JoAnn Cammarano Charles M. Campion Maria Christina Campo de Paez Joan Capitula Michael Capitula Nelson Chambers Ann Coleman Delia Conlon Michael Conlon Joe Contilli Mickey Contilli Cooney Family Richard K. Corcoran Patrick S. Corrigan Francis Cotton Madeline Cotton Robert Crawford Leo Croke Nona Croke Tommy Croke Daniel Curley Daniel T. Curley Jeanne Curley William J. Curran Mark Czestochowa Mr. & Mrs. Saheed W. Dahar Sr. Sean Dalton DeMers Family Jack Demmer John Zekas Dennehy Mr. & Mrs. Philip F. Dennehy Sr. Richard Desmond Kathy Devin Mario Diaz James T. Dillon Susan Marie Dillon Anthony Distasio Edwin Dobson Michael Doherty Walter Doherty Alida Dommermuth William Donahue Edmond Donlan Rosella Donlan Daniel Dosovito Hugh Dougherty Madeleine Dougherty Arthur Dunnett R. Margaret Dunnett Stephen Ellis Maria Caridad Escanaverino Alfonsina Faldetta John P. Faldetta Jack Falranzo Ann Farinelli John Farinelli Tony Farinelli Mary Fazio Emma Fischer Fitgerald Family

9 Robert Fleming Walter Fletcher Arthur Fornier Msgr. John F. Fox Franchi Family Kimberly Vanessa Francis Nora Frank Ruth M. Frost Donald A. Frost Jr. Donald A. Frost Sr. Robert Gaffny Rudy Garza Frank Gens Timothy Gens Winifred Gens Frank Gibbons Lillian Gibbons Anne M. Giles William E. Giles Alfred Goughan Barry Goughan Katherine Goughan John Greene Mary Greene Griffith Family Mary Hall Per Hall Charles Heaslip Nancy Heaslip Michelle High James T. Hollyer Bryce Holton Leah Holton Thomas Holton Agnes Horsley Edmond Horsley Smudge Houle Carol Howland Richard Howland Fred D. Iannazzi Christopher Iannella Virginia Iannella Brian Jennings Johnston Family Mary Kakas Donna Kanapesky George Kane Rita Kane Anne Cronin Kelley Robert Kenney John Kiernan Brig. Gen. Leo A. Kiley John Kiley Joseph Kiley Nadia Kiley Kent A. Kissinger Sr. Elsa Enriquez Klaric Nedeljko Klaric Kline Family Daniel Kolander Dottie L'Abbe Rene L'Abbe Robert F. Lally Ruth M. Lally Peter Lanzetti Kristine Lashley Susan Levinsky Kenny Liebling Claire Lippolt Joseph Lippolt Alice Littleton Carmen Lombardo John Lopez Mr. & Mrs. Dell Love Lorraine Lyon Barbara MacDonald John MacDonald Mary MacEvoy Msgr. Vincent MacKay Bill MacNeill Carol MacNeill Fred Maglero Ilda Maguire Paul Maguire Peter Maguire Thomas Malone Bridie Maloney Gerald Maloney Mancini Family Mary Manley Robert Manson Catherine Marshall Eleanore Marshall Frederich Marshall Frederich Marshall Jr. Alexander Mathurine Josephine Mathurine Manuel Matos Stephen Matteson Fred Mazloom Robert McCarrick Bill McCarthy Vivian McCarthy McClosky Family Elizabeth McCrohan James McCrohan McEvoy Family Louis P. McGuirk Rose P. McGuirk Bill McLaughlin Jim McLaughlin John McLaughlin James Patrick McManus Mary McVey

10 Frederick Meagher Peter Menansche Joe Michalski Bill Miller Rita Miller Moffatt Family Jeff Monroe Mr. & Mrs. Henry J. Mooney Sr. Deceased Members of the Mootos Family George Morales Beverly Morris Maizie Mullen Bill Mullin Dorothy Mullin Frank Mullin Betty Murphy Bob Murphy Ed Murphy Marilyn Murphy Ed Murphy Jr. Grace Nisbet Sr. Jeanette Normandin, SSA Marisol Liliana O'Brien Jerry O'Connor Eleanore O'Rourke Christobal Paez L Elena Paez L Placido Paez C Ernesto Palermo Apolonio Peña Msgr. Francis Phelan Jovelino Pinto Ligia Pinto Jack Pirani John Pirani Phyllis Pirani Eve Piros Lisa Potts Polito Julia Powell Mary Powell Richardson Deceased Members of the Power Family James Price Sadie Price Quigley Family Peter Read Alfred Reilly Donald Reilly Geoff Reilly Janet Reilly Richard Reilly William Reilly Kathleen A. Ridini Cecilia Riley Mr. & Mrs. Jose Rodriguez Grace Romasanta Edgar Roy Josephine Roy Dorothy Ryan Marianne Sa'ghy Michael Sabato Donald P. Schnorr Judy Scott Marvin Scott Elizabeth Shatswell John Shatswell Peter Shatswell Susan Shaughnessy Mary Siebert Paul Siebert James J. Skeffington Sr. Pil-Yun Son Soon-Ok Bae Son Dorothy Starzyk William Starzyk Jr. James Sullivan Lucille Sullivan Anne Swegle Susan R. Szum Joseph Ehueni Tanny Ray Tolubiak Mary Tomasi John Troppy Nadine Troppy A.J. Trustey Anna Trustey Joe Trustey Claire Tutein Frank J. Unni Lola Uribe William Uribe Brian VanNostrand Gregg VanNostrand Annie Verderaine Frank Verderaine Anne Volk Elizabeth Volk Nancy Walent Francis Walley Jr. Frank Williams Barbara Wladyszewski John Wojnas May-Soon Yee Walter Yee Robert Yobaccio Xiaobin-Paul Zhao Janet Zick

11 Adult Faith Formation Events FAITH FORMATION EVENTS AT SAINT CECILIA OFTEN APPEAR ON PAGES 4-7 SCHOOL OF THEOLOGY AND MINIS- TRY ONLINE COURSES For further details or to register for these events, please check the STM Online: Crossroads website: html Creed: What We Believe January 23 - February 26, Week Online Course Registration Required $50.00 Sacraments in Catholic Life January 23 - February 26, Week Online Course Registration Required $50.00 At The Heart Of Parenting January 30 - March 6, Week Online Course Registration Required $50.00 Online Book Club: Prayer - Our Deepest Longing (Ronald Rolheiser, O.M.I.) January 30 - March 6, Week Online Course Registration Required $50.00 SAINT SUSANNA PARISH DEDHAM Social and Racial Justice Ministry Upcoming events Sunday, January 13, :00-2:30pm JOIN IN A PRAYER VIGIL TO COMMEMORATE Na onal Human Trafficking Awareness Day WHERE? Sisters of St. Joseph Motherhouse Outside [and Inside] Motherhouse 637 Cambridge Street Brighton, MA We will gather in our Motherhouse Chapel. Warm beverages and refreshments served after the vigil. This event is sponsored by Anti-Trafficking Coalition [ATC] of the Boston Unit of the Leadership Conference of Women Religious [LCWR] is committed to raising awareness and inspiring action that will stop the demand for human trafficking in our neighborhoods and our world. For further details on these presentations, please check their website: Prison Ministry Presenter: Deacon Frank Tremblay Monday, January 7, :00-9:00 p.m. Saint Susanna Parish Hall Free Will Offering Voices from the Border and a Call for Justice Presenters: Sunny Robinson, Jeanne Gallo and Sr. Linda Bessom, SND Monday, January 14, :00-9:00 p.m. Saint Susanna Parish Hall Free Will Offering Women of the Bible Presenter: Professor Mary Joan Leith Monday, January 21, :00-9:00 p.m. Saint Susanna Parish Hall Free Will Offering Jewish, Christian & Muslim Perspectives Tuesday, January 15 6:15 8:00 p.m. Marriott Courtyard Boston Downtown, 275 Tremont St. The major religious traditions find it imperative to work for social justice. Learn each religion s perspective on social justice from prominent Jewish, Christian and Muslim religious leaders and deepen your awareness of our shared religious and social heritage. Registration is free: 11

12 NOTICE THE SIMILARITIES? In his essay, "Cauchetier's Christmas Card: Adoration of the Magi," American cinematographer John Bailey writes, "Images of the Magi first appeared in Christian art in the fourth century as catacomb paintings and on sarcophagi reliefs. They were at first represented in Eastern dress: distant visitors come to give tribute to the new king of the West. The visit of the Three Kings quickly became a central motif in Christian iconography, foretelling the triumph of this new religion. [Here] is this much-loved, oft-reproduced sculpture from Autun, of the Sleeping Magi. Such an intensely horizontal image is rare in Romanesque iconography and its lateral line is even more focused by the wing and pointed hand of the angel. The sweeping incisions defining the blanket also contribute to the strong left to right movement. Whether the angel is waking the sleeping kings to tell them to follow the star above them to the stable or to warn them on their return home not to report back to King Herod has long been debated by scholars. Any guesses?" The Magi look charmingly cozy in their communal bed; it was common practice for travelers to share beds in the Middle Ages. (Leaving one's crown on in bed was probably not quite so common.) The top photograph shows the origin of the other two works of art. 12th-century French Romanesque sculptor, Gislebertus, carved the top image out of stone for one of the four major capitals at Autun Cathedral in Burgundy. Left above is a cut paper design by Benedictine Brother Martin Erspamer, a monk of Saint Meinrad Archabbey in St. Meinrad, Indiana who is inspired by stone carvings in Romanesque churches in France and Spain, that, in turn, borrow from Byzantine iconography. Just beneath it on the left is a painting by the Chinese artist, He Qi, who has committed himself to the creation of modern Chinese Christian art since Dr. He Qi was the first among Mainland Chinese to earn Ph.D. in religious art after the Cultural Revolution. THE WORK OF CHRISTMAS Howard Thurman When the song of the angels is stilled, when the star in the sky is gone, when the kings and princes are home, when the shepherds are back with their flocks, the work of Christmas begins: to find the lost, to heal the broken, to feed the hungry, to release the prisoner, to rebuild the nations, to bring peace among the people, to make music in the heart. 12

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 Mary Kaye, Pastoral Director of Operations, Colleen Melaugh, Finance Director, Mark Donohoe, Pastoral Associate, Scott J. MacDonald, Director of Faith Formation and Parish Visibility, John Glynn, Director of College and Youth Ministry, Jeanne Bruno, Chaplain, Pastoral Associate, Coordinator of Pastoral Outreach, Timothy Zimmerman, Director of Music and Organist, Lisa Pickering, Events and Facilities Manager, Leah Bennett, Communications and Operations Coordinator, Assisting Clergy Rev. Peter Grover, OMV Rev. Peter Gyves, SJ Rev. James Shaughnessy, 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, and 6:00 p.m. Holy Days 8:00 a.m. and 6:30 p.m. Reconciliation The sacrament of reconciliation is available by appointment. Please call the Parish Office. 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. Baptism for Infants Infant baptism is celebrated on the first Sunday of the month. For more information, please contact Mark Donohoe in the Parish Office. 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), Letitia Howland (l_howland@hotmail. com), or Erin Young (erin.t.young@gmail.com) if you have any questions or concerns. The Archdiocese of Boston has in place a vigorous program to protect children from harm and to educate its ministers and faithful about the nature of abuse, with a goal of increasing knowledge, creating a safe environment for children, and recognizing and reporting potentially dangerous situations. The full text of the policy is also available in the narthex and Parish Office, as well as on our website. For Those with Celiac Disease If you have celiac disease, please let us know. We have a supply of lowgluten 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 Both the church and Parish Pastoral Center are accessible by elevator. Parking There is reduced rate parking for $11.00 at the Hynes Auditorium Garage located on Dalton Street on Sundays until 3:00 p.m. and every evening after 4:00 p.m. Please be sure to ask one of our greeters for a parking validation ticket before leaving the church. There is also reduced rate parking on Sundays only at the Prudential Center South Garage (enter at Huntington Avenue or Dalton Street); up to 4 hours: $14.00, up to 5 hours: $ 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 narthex.. No matter what your background, please know that you are always welcome at Saint Cecilia. 13