Saint Cecilia. in Ordinary Time. 12 October 2014 P A R I S H. The Peasant Wedding Pieter Bruegel the Elder (1568)

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1 Saint Cecilia P A R I S H Twenty-eighth Sunday in Ordinary Time 12 October 2014 The Peasant Wedding Pieter Bruegel the Elder (1568)

2 Saint Cecilia Parish, Boston Thursday, October 16, :00 P.M. A Celtic Journey Founding Member of The Three Irish Tenors Tara Novak, violin Scott Nicholas, piano ADMISSION: $20 $15, Seniors, Students Tickets available at the door or online: RClark@stceciliaboston.org

3 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 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 under-taken. 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 recently 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 125 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.

4 our community news Ministers of the Liturgy Saturday 5:00 p.m. Rev. Peter Grover, OMV, celebrant Fred Bachofner, lector Sunday 8:00 a.m. Rev. George Winchester, SJ, celebrant Louvere Walker, lector Sunday 9:30 a.m. Rev. John Unni, celebrant Mary Kane, Brian Geenbaur, & Karen Vachon, lectors Sunday 11:15 a.m. Rev. John Unni, celebrant Rev. Mr. Ryan Duns, SJ, deacon & homilist Josh Fairchild, Christopher Loh, & Maggie Loh, lectors Special intentions Saturday, October 11 5:00 p.m. Helen & Donald MacGillivray, Third Anniversary Sunday, October 12 9:30 a.m. Gregg & Brian VanNostrand, Memorial Sunday, October 12 11:15 a.m. Mary Catherine Hagan, Memorial Sunday, October 12 6:00 p.m. Gabrielle Macari, Memorial Thursday, October 16 8:00 a.m. Robert Hutton, Memorial Friday, October 17 8:00 a.m. Angel Amy- Moreno, Memorial Sunday 6:00 p.m. Rev. John Unni, celebrant Kate Kelly & Conor Kelly, lectors today s readings Isaiah 25:6-10a Philippians 4:12-14, Matthew 22:1-14 next sunday s Readings Isaiah 45:1, 4-6 Thessalonians 1:1-5b Matthew 22:

5 PRAYErs & Occasions 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, James Paradis and Raffaele Santoro. Welcome to Saint Cecilia! We are pleased to welcome the following new members of our parish who have recently registered: the Matteson Family of Boston; the Fleming Family of Hingham; Stewart Heatwole of Brighton; Jonathan Beachy of Waltham; Linda Jenkins of Cambridge; the Pryor Family of Newton; the Gould Family of Boston; Audrey VonBorstel of Brighton; and Daniel and Ernesto Hernandez of Brighton. If you have not previously registered with the parish, there are forms in the narthex for this purpose or you can register online at Evening Prayer this Week We will gather to pray sung Vespers this Wednesday at 6:30 p.m. in commemoration of the Memorial of Saint Teresa of Avila, Doctor of the Church. All are welcome! Reminder to Parents Today is Columbus Day Weekend so there will be no faith formation classes for children. Next Sunday is our annual Parish Ministry Fair, so there will be no classes on the 19. The next faith formation class will be on October 26. Anniversary of the Canonization of St. André Bessette This Friday, October 17, marks the four year anniversary of the canonization of Saint André Bessette, to be declared a saint. Saint André was a humble man who gave his life to the Lord and to the people of God, 2010, Pope Benedict said that Saint André "lived the beatitude of the pure of heart." The feast day of Saint André is celebrated in the United States on January 6. This is a special day for the international Holy Cross family of sisters, brothers, and priests and we keep them and, in a special way, Father Tom Gariepy, in our prayer. Next Week's Second Collection for the World Missions Next week 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, America. The funds gathered on World Mission Sunday are distributed in the Holy Father's name by the Society Society. For more information, please visit Welcome, Rev. Mr. Ryan Duns, SJ! We are delighted to welcome Ryan Duns, SJ and his family at this morning's 11:15 liturgy. Ryan was ordained to the transitional diaconate yesterday at the Church of St. Ignatius of Loyola and will be preaching at this morning's liturgy. Ryan hails from Cleveland, Ohio, where he met the Society of Jesus in high school. After completing undergraduate and graduate degrees in theology, he entered the Jesuits in During the last ten years he studied philosophy at Fordham University and taught at the University of Detroit Jesuit High School and Academy. Ryan currently lives in Brigh-ton and is pursuing a PhD in theology at Boston College. When he is not reading philosophy and theology, he continues to play Irish music at the Greenbriar Pub and at Irish dancing competitions across the country. Ryan was introduced to Saint Cecilia Parish through his good friend Bobby Gregory and quickly found a spiritual home. Last year, he was privileged to help lead the RCIA program. He looks forward to becoming more involved in the parish over the next few months as he continues to prepare for ordination to the priesthood which will take place, God willing, next June in Chicago. 5

6 MINISTRY FAIR! Be sure to stop by our annual Ministry Fair, being held in the Parish Hall next Sunday, October 19, following the 9:30, 11:15, and 6:00 liturgies (following the Saturday 5:00 p.m. & Sunday 8:00 a.m. liturgies, there will be a table with Ministry Fair materials in the narthex). This is a great opportunity to learn more about parish activities and ministries and get involved. All parish ministries and activities will be featured at festive tables, each with representatives available to discuss the ministry, receive your questions, and help you sign- up. Visit the tables, gather information on various ministries, share ideas, and chat with fellow parishioners. Special refreshments will be served. We look forward to seeing you at the fair! 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 ARCHDIOCESAN JUSTICE CONVOCATION 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 life-threatening 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. 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 mem-bers of our community Susan Donnelly, Mark Lippolt, and Tom Ash 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 6

7 FAITH AND THE BALLOT The Ecumenical Advocacy Coalition invites the Saint educational forums on the four questions that will appear on the November 4th ballot. Come hear what each question proposes on gas tax, recycling, casinos, and sick time for employees. At each forum there will four ballot questions, a brief presentation with ideas about how we might think theologically about the ballot questions, and a facilitated ecumenical table discussion. The primary objective at these forums is one of educa-tion, not advocacy. Participants will be invited to share their ideas through social media, using the hashtag: #faithandballot. The Boston forum will take place on Wednesday, October 22 at Old South Church from 6:30 8:30 p.m. If you would like to register to attend or to volunteer to help facilitate the table discussions, please visit The event is free of charge, but if you would like to at-tend please be sure to register on- line. This is a wonder-ful opportunity to consider, explore, and share how your help us care for the poor! At least a few times each week, homeless men and member after Mass looking for something to eat or a donation. While we do sometimes give out small amounts of money, we prefer to offer people a gift card to a local supermarket, CVS, Dunkin' Donuts, or fast food establishment. You have always responded generously to our appeal for gift cards. but once again, we are in need of having our supply replenished. If you are interested in helping out in this way, simply pur-chase a gift card and drop it in the collection basket at Mass or give the card to a staff person. While all gift cards are appreciated, at this point in time, gift cards to Shaw's and CVS would be most helpful. We are very appreciative of your assistance as we attempt to offer aid to our struggling brothers and sisters. Thank you. A CONCERT TO BENEFIT "BIRTHDAY WISHES" Hear the works of Saint- Saëns, Debussy, and Poulenc as performed by pianist Francesco Attesti and clarinetist Pietro Tagliaferri on Monday, October 27 at 7:00 p.m. at St. Paul's Episcopal Church, Brookline. The concert will birthday parties for homeless children in partnership with The Rotary Clubs of Boston and Brookline. Birthday Wishes brings the magic of a birthday party to thou-sands of homeless children each year. Founded in 2002 as a volunteer organization serving one local shelter, Birthday Wishes has expanded its program to serve more than 185 shelters and transitional living facilities in Massachusetts, Rhode Island and Long Island, NY. Tickets are $18 for adults and $10 for students and may be purchased at the door or in advance by visiting 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

8 Dear Friends, A Letter from the Vice-Chair of the Parish Pastoral Council I am writing on behalf of the Pastoral Parish Council (PPC) to provide you with an update of our work. While we do not meet formally in the summer the PPC did participate in a full day retreat in July and we began our regular plan to focus our efforts in this coming year. On July 17 the PPC, both outgoing and incoming members, gathered at Glastonbury Abbey in Hingham for a full day retreat. It was a great way to thank outgoing members for their service and onboard our new members who were starting their terms with us. The primary focus of the day was to review all of the survey responses we of the Parish to support to Father John in building a loving and caring community that lives out the message of the Gospels. In coming away from this retreat we outlined the following work: 1) summarizing the survey results for publication to the Parish community, 2) trending responses to action items to guide our work in this coming year and 3) organizing the work into an action plan. We began acting on this work at our September and October meetings and I wanted to share the current status of this work with you as outlined below: 1. Summarizing Results: A subcommittee has drafted an initial summary report of the survey results. This summary report outlines summative data for most likert scale questions so you can get a big picture sense of the responses. We will not be sharing open- ended comments verbatim; rather, we will be trending out common themes/messages. Supplying all of that information would result in a very hefty document. Please know that these comments were very informative and helpful in creating more well- informed conclusions as to what is happening at Saint Cecilia Parish. So thank you again to so many of you who took the time to respond November 5 meeting. 2. Trending Responses: experience and the many opportunities available to participate in parish life at Saint Cecilia. There were three areas that stood out that we feel will help to improve the overall experience and parish life and it is upon these areas that we plan to focus and organize our work this year. These three areas are as follows: Communication Visibility of the PPC and communicating the work Increased opportunities to be educated and participate in social justice issues, particularly to those living in poverty and in need 3. Organizing the Work for Action: We are currently in the process of drafting an action plan to organize and guide this work that we will begin reviewing at our November meeting. Details of this plan will be work further with you and to gather additional input. Stay tuned for further details. that we are fortunate to belong to such a lively, dynamic and caring Parish community. We look forward to working with Father John, and you, to make it even better. Fred recently moved to Foxboro and thought he would be able to continue his commitments at Saint Cecilia Parish; however, he has realized that this is not possible. While short- lived, Fred s participation was appreciated and he will be missed as both a PPC member and parishioner. Yours in spirit, Matthew Gallup Vice- Chair, PPC

9 THE WOMEN'S LUNCH PLACE ANNUAL FUNDRAISER day shelter on Newbury Street will be held on Friday, October 24 at the Fairmont Copley Plaza with a cocktail reception at 6:00, followed by dinner and a live auction at 7:00. If you would like to join the Saint Cecilia table at this event, please e- mail 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 through-out 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 e- mail Susan Donnelly at susan_donnelly@harvard.edu. Thank you! another way to help catholic charities For those of you who are Amazon.com users, we have created a "Wish List" on the site which will enable you to order much- needed items for the Catholic Charities food pantry in Dorchester and have them delivered di-rectly. The list name is "Saint Cecilia/Catholic Charities Food Pantry" and you will be able to choose from four bulk items to donate. Using this method of providing for the pantry may also make it easier for you to track your tax- deductible donations. If you have any questions, please Mark Lippolt at mlippolt@hammondre.com. DONE TIME? Men who have been incarcerated are invited to join the Prison & After group which is designed to provide participants with a sense of welcome and support. The meetings are held on Monday evenings from 6:00 to 8:00 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 via phone at or Peg Newman at peg_newman@msn.com or via phone at st. c's young adults Mark your calendar for the following Young Adult events: Volunteer with Seniors Thursday, October 16 and 30 6:00 7:30 p.m. Cambridge Rehabilitation & Nursing Center Take a moment to step outside your normal Thurs-day 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. E- mail t.davoli@gmail.com to rsvp. Pumpkin Carving Thursday, October 23 6:30 8:30 p.m. Parish Hall Join fellow young adults for fall fellowship as you craft and jack- o'- lantern carving! Bring your own pumpkin, specialty cutting sets and creative skills. We will have the refreshments and craft supplies. E- mail scyoungadults@gmail.com to rsvp. Volunteer at Saturday's Bread Saturdays: Nov. 29, Dec. 20, Jan. 3 12:30 4:30 p.m. The Church of St. John the Evangelist 35 Bowdoin Street We still are in need of volunteers to help set up, prepare a meal, greet guests, and clean up for Saturday's Bread a program that serves free hot meals to people in need every weekend day for over 28 years. Sign up for one or for all. To volunteer to help, e- mail kevin.morris.90@gmail.com. 9

10 By TERRANCE W. KLEIN On Bearing Fruit One would think that being a cloistered Carmelite nun, vowed to poverty, chastity and obedi-ence, and living a life of prayer and silence would be enough, but Thérèse of Lisieux was genuinely uneasy one day in prayer. She be- the late 19th century, that wasn t a typical expression of piety, even for a religious. This was long before the Second Vatican Council urged individuals to read Scripture. What was she looking for? Describing the day, she wrote, To be your Spouse, O Jesus, to be a Carmelite, by my union with you to be the mother of souls, should con-tent me...yet it does not. Try to look beyond the patina of piety that so quickly covers our saints. We expect them to be exuberant, unmeasured, but listen to the genuine anguish, which the young woman experienced. I feel in myself other vocations I feel myself called to be a soldier, priest, apostle, doctor of the church, martyr. Finally, I feel the need, the desire to perform all the most heroic deeds for you, Jesus. Thérèse had struggled to become a nun. Desiring to en-ter Carmel while still an adolescent, she had been told to wait. Now, as a professed religious, was she having second thoughts? Better to write additional thoughts, because Thérèse wasn t turning back. She was going forward. Plato taught that the good was diffusive. Put another way, it s in the very nature of the good to grow, to spread, to be shared. Jesus teaches the same with his parable of the vineyard. Simply to employ the simile is to insist that our lives must bear fruit, must make a dif-ference. It s not enough to be religious, to practice a faith. Indeed, without fruitfulness, even that may be a sign of sterility, a way of closing ourselves to the human adven-ture. Pope Francis opened Evangelii Gaudium ( The Joy of the Gospel ), his apostolic exhortation, with this very warning. The great danger in today s world, pervaded as it is by con-sumerism, is the desolation and anguish born of a complacent yet covetous heart, the feverish pursuit of frivolous pleasures, and a blunted conscience. When-ever our interior life becomes caught up in its own interests and concerns, there is no longer room for others, no place for the poor. God s voice is no longer heard, the quiet joy of his love is no longer felt, and the desire to do good fades. This is a very real danger for believers too. Many fall prey to it, and end up resent-ful, angry and listless. That is no - us, nor is it the life in the Spirit which has its source in the heart of the risen Christ ( 2). Thérèse was struggling with a fundamental Gospel question, one that, she understood, her profession as a religious didn t forestall. Thérèse was asking whether her life was fruitful. Here are some questions to pose in pondering our own answer to the same question. Do you make others smile? Seems trivial, but we smile when we are happy, when we move even slightly toward grimacing in pain can smile, when the right person is with her. Do you make anyone smile? Does someone brighten when you approach? Remember Pope Francis title: "The Joy of the Gospel." Does someone come to you with cares? Numbers don t count in any of these categories. It s not how many anyone share his or her real problems with you? Come to you for advice? Count upon your sympathetic ear? Do you touch the poor? Anything counts here, but don t discount actual physical contact. Have you ever touched a poor person in response to his or her need? Do you encounter anyone who is poor? Do you somehow respond to the needs of the poor, even if only by donation and prayer? 10

11 Do you see suffering? It suffuses the world. Do you see any of it? Does someone else s physical pain or heart-break touch your life? Do you feel compelled to share yourself? So much counts here: your ideas, your time, your prayer, your muscles, even your recipes. When we share ourselves, as opposed to implementing our agendas, we forget whose idea wins, how much time is spent. We don t even notice that we are praying for another. What s not on the list? Your job, the work that you do to earn your keep. Plumber or brain surgeon, bishop or ac-countant: we re all called to work for each other. Is one task more important than another? Depends on whether your toilet is backed up. What you mustn t do is to presume that you bear fruit simply because your job is important. Or conversely, that you aren t bearing fruit because you don t have a job, one which the world considers important, or because you don t have a job at all. Corinthians, in which he describes various ministries in the church. But, considering the mystical Body of the Church, I had not recognized myself in any of the mem-bers described by St. Paul, or rather, I wanted to recog-nize myself in all. But then Charity gave me the key to my vocation. I understood that if the Church has a body composed of different members, the noblest and most necessary of all the members would not be lacking to her. I understood that the Church has a heart, and that this heart burns with Love. I understood that Love alone makes its members act, that if this Love were to be extinguished, the Apostles would no longer preach the Gospel, the Martyrs would refuse to shed their blood... I understood that Love embraces all voca-tions, that Love is all things, that it embraces all times and all places... in a word, that it is eternal! What Thérèse wrote next could be dismissed as the simpering of sentimental piety. Then in the ex-cess of my delirious joy, I cried out: O Jesus, my Love, at last I have found my vocation, my vocation is Love! It could be so discounted, until one con-siders the fruit born of her silent life, one that end-ed in the most painful of deaths, from tuberculosis. Being fruitful isn t about being religious. It isn t about doing something important. It s a way of living: what-ever is true, whatever is honorable, whatever is just, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is gra-cious (Phil 4:9). The good is diffusive. It can t help but to share itself. Joan Chittister, OSB, Coming to Wellesly College THE WAY OF THE CROSS: IN AND OUT OF OUR LIVES Saturday, November 15 9:45 a.m. 12:00 p.m. (doors open at 8:45 a.m.) Houghton Chapel Wellesly College Sign- up now to attend a talk given by Sister Joan Chittister, OSB and Vermont artist Janet McKenzie. Sister Joan will take us on an excursion through life its challenges, its crosses, and from them, the rising to new life as shown to us in the call that is being given, how Jesus models a response, each experience. Award- winning artist Janet McKenzie will bring us into the mystery of transformation, illuminating the eternal in the present time. Sister Joan is a world renowned lecturer, author, columnist, and a prophetic voice on issues of justice and peace, human rights and women, and contemporary spirituality. She is a member of the Benedictine Sisters of Erie, Pennsylvania, and founder and executive director of Benetvision, a resource for contemporary spirituality. Janet McKenzie is the award- winning artist whose Jesus of the People was chosen as the new image of Jesus for the third millennium by the National Catholic Reporter. Her art has been featured at the Haggerty Museum and the Loyola University Museum. For more information and to register on- line, visit We have been told that tickets will go fast, so if you're interested in attending this event, act soon! If you register by Wednesday, October 15, you will save $10 on your registration. $40 lunch not included $50 lunch included The Rev. Terrance W. Klein is a priest serving in the Diocese of Dodge City and author of Vanity Faith. 11

12 JOIN OUR COMMUNITY Our ability to build community is helped by having an up to date database of registered parishioners. If this If you have been participating in liturgies here for a few months or even a few years and have never registered, please consider doing so. It takes just a few complete your form, simply drop it in the collection basket, hand it to any staff person, or mail it to the in the narthex. You can also register on line at Thank you for being an active member of our community! POSITION WANTED A native Irish parishioner is seeking a position in the Greater Boston area as a household personal assistant/ caregiver/companion. She is mature, versatile, conscientious, reliable, and has excellent local references. Please call OUR BULLETIN: IT'S BLACK & WHITE (& COLOR) AND READ ALL OVER companies that advertise weekly in our bulletin. Their ads have enabled us to expand and enhance the bulletin in the past two years with no additional cost to the par-ish and we hope that you will continue to patronize our advertisers. If you know of a local business, attorney, accountant or store that might like information about advertising in our bulletin, please contact Scott MacDonald at or smacdonald@stceciliaboston.org. join a new ministry! We are searching for parishioners interested in becom-ing Help Desk Ambassadors. The vision of this new min-istry is to offer a welcoming presence in the narthex on Sunday mornings. This valuable and exciting role may be shared among a few committed parishioners. To become involved, please contact Scott MacDonald at smacdon-ald@stceciliaboston.org. Coffee Hour liturgies, our Parish Hall is a lively gathering place where members of the community meet to socialize over a cup of coffee and a donut. Whether you're here every week or are just visiting, please join us downstairs after Mass! TWEETS FROM THE POPE There is the tendency to place ourselves and our ambitions at the center of our lives. This is very human, but it is not Christian. STAYING IN TOUCH If you are moving, or have changed your phone or address, please be sure to update your contact Mark Donohoe at mdonohoe@stceciliaboston.org with the new information. Thank you. BE a welcoming face of the parish: join the greeters! Are you warm and friendly person who loves to meet fellow parishioners with a smile? The Greeter Ministry providing a welcoming smile and helpful presence to parishioners and visitors as they gather each week to worship and be a community. We are always searching for more parishioners to help as Greeters for the Parish. Greeters are needed at all of the weekend liturgies. One can specify Mass preference, frequency, and any other availability concerns, all of which can be accom-modated. If interested in helping out, please contact Christina Searby at cmsearby@hotmail.com. 12

13 18 Belvidere Street, Boston, MA Hours Monday Friday, 9:00 a.m. 6:00 p.m. Phone Fax E- mail 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. Mr. Ryan Duns, SJ Rev. Thomas Gariepy, CSC Rev. Peter Grover, OMV Rev. James Shaughnessy, SJ Rev. George Winchester, SJ SAINT CECILIA PARISH Parish RESOURCES Schedule for Liturgy 8:00 a.m. Lord s Day Sat 5:00 p.m.; Sun 8:00, 9:30, 11:15 a.m., & 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 Scott MacDonald. Small Group Adult Faith Formation readings. Sundays at 11:00 a.m. in the Parish Pastoral Center Café, and at 1:00 p.m. & 5:00 p.m. in classroom CL3. For more information, please contact stceciliasmallgroups@gmail.com. Baptism for Infants more information, please contact Mark Donohoe. Faith Formation for Children To register your child for our Faith Formation Program, please contact 13 Marriage Couples who wish to prepare for marriage should contact Mark 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), during regularly scheduled liturgies. Order of Christian Funerals The parish is prepared to celebrate the Vigil (wake) in the church. 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. (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 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. 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 introduce yourself to a staff member, drop in for coffee on Sunday, background, please know that you are always welcome at Saint Cecilia.