Saint Cecilia. Twenty-Fifth Sunday in Ordinary Time. 23 September I am the Good Shepherd, says the Lord; I know my sheep, and mine know me.

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1 Saint Cecilia P A R I S H Twenty-Fifth Sunday in Ordinary Time 23 September 2018 I am the Good Shepherd, says the Lord; I know my sheep, and mine know me. (Today s Communion Antiphon) Mosaic of Christ as the Good Shepherd Mausoleum of Galla Placidia (430 AD)

2 OUR COMMUNITY NEWS MINISTERS OF THE LITURGY Saturday, September 22 5:00 p.m. Rev. Peter Grover, OMV, celebrant Tom Nicolini, lector Sunday, September 23 8:00 a.m. Rev. Peter Gyves, SJ, celebrant Julie Bogdanski, lector Sunday, September 23 9:30 a.m. Rev. John Unni, celebrant Carlotta Zanini, Karen Vachon, and Rosaria Salerno, lectors SPECIAL INTENTIONS Sunday, September 23 9:30 a.m. Christopher J O'Connor, Memorial Sunday, September 23 11:15 a.m. Bob Carboni, Memorial Sunday, September 23 11:15 a.m. Thomas Maloney, 1st Anniversary Thursday, September 27 8:00 a.m. Teddy Chagnon, Memorial Sunday, September 23 11:15 a.m. Rev. John Unni, celebrant Karen McMenamy, John Thompson, and James Paradis, lectors Sunday, September 23 6:00 p.m. Rev. John Unni, celebrant Lauren Miner and Natasha Pierre, lectors TODAY'S READINGS Wisdom 2:12, James 3:16-4:3 Mark 9:30-37 NEXT SUNDAY'S READINGS Numbers 11:25-29 James 5:1-6 Mark 9:38-43, 45, COFFEE HOSPITALITY UPDATE It has been a year since we transformed our after Mass hospitality from Dunkin' Donuts to Equal Exchange coffee and baked goods made by Haley House. We are so glad we can offer you higher quality products, support Haley House, and are happy to announce that the cost to the parish has not increased at all! We'd like to say a big thank you to Karen and Larry McMenamy for their leadership in this effort, and to all those who volunteer to make the coffee hospitality ministry a success. Thank you, also to all of you who support the ministry by leaving donations in the box on the table. Here's to another year of great fellowship and community after Mass! 2

3 Prayers & Occasions Our Sick Please pray for all our sick and for those who are in need of our prayer, especially Mary Pickering, Bill Croke, Pat Murphy, Brother Bob Donovan, Peter Webster, Anna and Jimmy Wall, and Brian Geenbaur. Happy Anniversary! This week we celebrate the baptismal anniversary of Joyce Isiminger who was baptized on September 22. May the Lord continue to bless her with the grace to live out her baptismal call. Happy Feast Day, Joyce! Weddings at Saint Cecilia Congratulations to Christie McLachlan and Christopher Tramontozzi who were married here this weekend on September 22. May God bless the happy couple as they start this next phase of their lives together. Welcome to Saint Cecilia Parish We are pleased to welcome the following new members of our parish who have recently registered: the Regan-Adams Family of Quincy, the Donald Family of Winchester, Kyle Oddis of Brighton, Cathryn Macdonald of Quincy, Brandon Milardo of Malden, Marisol Rodriguez of Boston, Eileen Lynch of Cambridge, Sheila and Réal Roy of Manchester, and Gregg Lisciottti of Leominster. If you have not previously registered with the parish, there are forms in the narthex for this purpose or you can register online at Special Second Collection This week s special collection supports the work of the Little Sisters of the Poor. Together with a diverse network of collaborators, they serve the elderly poor locally in Somerville. They offer the neediest elderly of every race and religion a home where they will be welcomed as Christ, cared for as family, and accompanied with dignity until God calls them himself. Please visit for more information. Happy Autumn! At 9:54 on Saturday night we marked the beginning of autumn. Over the next several weeks our New England landscape will burst forth with the vibrant colors of fall. As the temperature continues to drop and the days grow shorter, be sure to take some time to enjoy the beauty and grandeur of God s creation. Evening Prayer Next Saturday, September 29, is the memorial of SS. Michael, Gabriel, and Raphael. We will pray Morning Prayer at 9:00. Beginning of Children's Faith Formation September 30 Children's Faith Formation will begin next Sunday, September 30. Our youngest class will be for children who have begun kindergarten this year. Please note that we need baptismal certifcates for all children enrolled in the program and all families must be registered parishioners. If you are not presently registered, there are registration forms in the narthex or you can register online by visiting: Registration forms will be available in the Parish Hall on September 30. "Of Gods and Men" Martyrs to be Beatified on Dec. 8 The seven Trappist monks of Tibhirine who were the inspiration for the 2010 French dramatic film Of Gods and Men will be beatified in Algeria on December 8. They will be declared 'Blessed' along with twelve other martyrs of Algeria six women and thirteen men in all. In 1996, the seven Trappist monks, were kidnapped from their monastery and beheaded by a group of Islamic terrorists trained by the Al Qaeda network. Of Gods and Men won the Grand Jury Prize at its premiere at the Cannes Film Festival. The Saint Cecilia Faith & Film Series will be showing this film in the Parish Hall on Saturday, April 6 following the 5:00 liturgy. PIPINGS News on this weeks Music The Prelude today was written by a French composer/ organist who was Organiste Titulaire at St. Clothilde Church, Paris. He was known as a performer and composer, and was a successor of famed Organist/Composer Cesar Franck. The Song of Peace is a quiet meditation expressing a calm state, but also a prayer for peace, in these troubled times. The Postlude, composed by famed English composer John Rutter, is one of a small number of opi written for the organ. It is a rhythmic and energetic piece, which uses various divisions of the organ in alternation. John Rutter is best known for his choral music. Several works of his have been offered at Saint Cecilia. 3

4 LGBTQ Catholics Unite Monthly Meeting The Saint Cecilia Rainbow Ministry will host LGBTQ Catholics Unite monthly meetings starting in September. LGBTQ Catholics Unite will provide an opportunity for us to gather and discuss openly relevant topics, scripture, and current events. LGBTQ Catholics need a forum in which to share faith experiences, thoughts, beliefs, and feelings. Our hope is that people will feel supported, heard, and spiritually nourished. The first meeting will be held on Sunday, September 23, 2018, at 1:00 p.m. in Classroom 3. At this meeting, we will discuss further the purpose of LGBTQ Catholics Unite and solicit topics for future meetings, and share information about upcoming Rainbow Ministry events. On Sunday, October 28, 2018, at 1 p.m. we will have a facilitated discussion of "Being LGBTQ and Catholic." The meeting will be held in Classroom 3. All are welcome! "Tailgate" after the 6:00 Mass Prison and After Needs Help Every Monday night for the past six years, a dedicated group of parishioners has been providing a support group and dinner for men who are returning to the community after serving time in prison. Donations This ministry has been supported by the generous donations of Saint Cecilia parishioners. Contributions of any amount are appreciated and can be given to Mark Donohoe or Scott MacDonald any Sunday, placed in the collection basket clearly labeled "Prison and After" or mailed to: Saint Cecilia Parish, 18 Belvidere St., Boston, MA Any checks should be made out to Saint Cecilia Parish with Prison and After written in the memo line. Volunteers The group is looking for one or two parishioners who are interested in volunteering and can make a commitment to come every (or most) Monday nights from 5:30 9:00 p.m. If you would like more information please Peg at scprisonandafter@gmail.com. All are invited for the inaugural post-6 p.m. Mass hospitality next Sunday, September 23, featuring some classic tailgate food (in case you re hustling to watch the Patriots play later that evening). The Saint Cecilia Young Adults will also be hosting an ice cream social. So come downstairs to the Parish Hall after Mass for free food and help us kick off the 6 p.m. community! PASTRIES WITH THE PASTOR Saturday, October 20, 10:00 11:00 a.m. The next Pastries with the Pastor event is upon us! Sign up to join Father John and the Parish Pastoral Council for breakfast with light conversaton. Father John will speak on a topic of general interest and leave time for discussion. All are welcome to register, however, only twelve may atend. Partcipants will be selected at random. If you are interested, either fill out the paper form located in the narthex or follow this link, also found in the bulletin blast: forms/rekawxnpdlo6fs6c3. 4 Keep our Doors Open! The Open Doors ministry began several years ago in the hopes that we could offer a peaceful sanctuary to the passer-by to enjoy quiet time with the Lord. We have found that while many enter with prayer in mind, others come to take in the beauty of Saint Cecilia, find out more about our history, or to learn about our vibrant community. As Open Door ministers, we have a unique opportunity to meet and interact with neighbors, visitors, and fellow parishioners. We are responsive to the needs of those that walk through our doors, whether it be answering questions or providing a silent, welcoming nod as they enter in to pray. In order to keep our front doors open, we need parishioner help. At this time, we are looking for anyone who is able to commit to a couple hours a month to this ministry. If this opportunity is of interest to you, please contact Amy Paulin at amy.paulin1@gmail.com. Thank you for helping to keep the beauty and peace of Saint Cecilia open.

5 RCIA - The Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults Saturday, October 6 6:00 p.m. Parish Hall Romero is the first offering of the Faith and Film series sponsored by the Adult Faith Commission. This is a riveting film, with a stirring performance by Raul Julia as Oscar Romero, and a moving portrayal by Richard Jordan of Rutillio Grande, a Jesuit friend of Romero who was assassinated by El Salvador death squads. Bishop Oscar Romero was a martyr murdered by members of his own government because of his insistence on the preferential option for the poor. Come and see this powerful movie that dramatizes Oscar Romero personal journey from conservative academic to passionate advocate for the poor and the oppressed. A short discussion will follow the movie. To help us know how much pizza to order, please RSVP to judycastaldi@hotmail.com. The cost of pizza is $5.00 per person. Even though there is no admission charge for the film, a free will donation is gratefully accepted to help pay for the cost of the license to show the film. This film series will be continued on the first Saturday of every month from October through June. Be sure to mark your calendars and join us as we try to bring our faith experience into a discussion of current culture as presented in cinema. BHCHP Fall Soiree On Thursday, October 18, Boston Health Care for the Homeless Program will host its third annual Emerging Leaders Gala, the 2018 Fall Soiree. The Soiree is our main event where we raise critical funds to support the care of over 12,000 under-served and high-risk patients served by BH- CHP each year, while celebrating Boston s young professionals and their commitment to service. The Soiree will feature an award ceremony, live band, passed hors-d'oeuvres, complimentary beer and wine, and even a cocktail hour with the penguins at the New England Aquarium! Tickets are $125 and you can find more information about individual tickets and corporate sponsorship opportunities at this link: The parish welcomes those seeking fuller participation in the life of the Church. RCIA is a program offered each year to those who wish to be baptized into the Catholic faith and to those who are already baptized Christians who wish to enter into full communion with the Catholic Church. It is also for individuals baptized in the Catholic faith who have never received first Holy Communion. We meet on Tuesday evenings from 6:30 to 8:00 p.m. and will begin on October 2. The first twelve weeks are considered an inquiry period with no formal commitment required, so all are welcome to register and come and see. If you or someone you know may be interested, please Scott MacDonald (smacdonald@stceciliaboston.org). RCIA sessions run from from October 2, 2018 until May 21, The sessions are held in a classroom in our Parish Pastoral Center. RCIA participants are also expected to attend the 11:15 a.m. Mass together each Sunday. Eucharistic Ministers needed at MGH The Massachusetts General Hospital (MGH) Spiritual Care Department is looking for Extraordinary Ministers of the Eucharist to administer Holy Communion to patients and families in the hospital. This is a wonderful volunteer ministry with great need. Please consider joining our team. REQUIREMENTS One-year commitment to serve A commitment of 6-8 hours per month (either once week ly for 2 hours or every other week for 3 hours) A practicing Roman Catholic and in good standing. Parking is validated and we can offer flexible days/times for volunteer shifts. (In addition, we have a need for someone who speaks Spanish and can minister to our Spanish speaking patients.) If you are interested, please Julie Supple at: jsupple@mgh.harvard.edu or call

6 Volunteer at Nativity Prep Saint Cecilia has a longstanding relationship with Nativity Prep, a full-scholarship, Jesuit middle school serving boys of all faiths from low-income Boston families. Nativity has an amazing record of preparing boys for success in high school and college, and in the Jesuit tradition, inspiring them to become men for others. Fr. John serves on the Board of Trustees. To learn more about Nativity, visit Following are some opportunities for involvement: TUTORS FOR STUDENTS DURING EVENING STUDY Tutors work alongside Nativity staff to supervise the students and serve as one-on-one tutors with the boys as they complete their daily homework assignments. No prior experience is necessary and your skills, insight, and expertise will be put to good use by helping students to learn and grow through education. Tutoring sessions are held during our Evening Study period, Monday through Wednesday from 6 8 p.m. To volunteer contact Joanne Coluccio at jcoluccio@nativityboston.org or at DINNER COOKS FOR EVENING STUDY Before Evening Study, we provide students and volunteer tutors with a well-balanced, nutritious meal, and enable students and tutors to interact, socialize, and get to know each other. The parish has committed to provide a dinner a month during the school year. Until our new kitchen is up and running, this is a cook at home and deliver operation. If you d like to be part of the effort contact Susan at susan_donnelly@harvard. edu SUPPORT AN ALUMNUS Our Graduate Support Office has many opportunities for volunteers to engage with, mentor, and support our alumni. Some programs are ongoing, while other unique opportunities arise during the year, like: Offering internship opportunities at your place of employment Hosting a graduate interested in learning about your career field Volunteering on Career Day or talking to a class about your career field Being a Big Brother Conducting mock-interviews with grads Music Teacher Needed at Nativity Prep We are looking for an experienced musician and/or music teacher to lead a once-weekly class for 4th-6th grade students. The classes meet Monday from 1:10-3 p.m. and Thursday from 11:50 a.m.-3:00 p.m. Last year, this class was dedicated to choral music performance, but in the past, students have learned guitar; we have classical guitars on hand for a teacher who would be interested in taking that direction with the class. Compensation is salaried and commensurate with experience. WOMEN'S LUNCH PLACE Please keep in mind the Women's Lunch Place's need for donations of travel-size toiletries, particularly if your business travel includes hotel stays. Individual size shampoo, conditioner, and soap are always needed. Toothpaste, toothbrushes, and deodorant (none of which can typically be found in a hotel room!) are also always in demand. Donated toiletries need to be unused, of course, and there is a plastic bin in the narthex for donations. THE WOMEN'S LUNCH PLACE ANNUAL FUNDRAISER The annual Spaghetti Dinner gala to benefit the day shelter on Newbury Street will be held on Friday, October 19 at the Fairmont Copley Plaza with a cocktail reception at 6:00 p.m., followed by dinner and a live auction at 7:00 p.m. If you would like to join the Saint Cecilia table at the event, please Mark Lippolt at mark.lippolt@gmail.com. Tickets are $250 each. The WLP is also looking for folks who would like to purchase full tables or serve as a table captain. 6

7 Saint Cecilia Young Adults Upcoming Events Fall Welcome Ice Cream Social! Sunday, September 23 I After 6:00 p.m. Mass Parish Hall Join us after Mass to enjoy some delicious ice cream, meet other young adults in the parish, and get the fall semester started off right! We ll gather after the 6:00 Mass downstairs in the Parish Hall for some mingling and ice cream alongside the college/campus ministry tailgate. No need to RSVP! Women in the Bible Bible Study Wednesday September 26 6:30 8:00 p.m. Classroom 5 We re back for another year on women in the Bible! Please join us for fantastic discussion on multi-faceted ladies who made moves on our faith history villainesses, mothers, women of the early Church, and many more. This discussion is open to all parishioners. Saint Cecilia Young Adults (SCYA) is for parishioners between the ages of 20 and 40 who are looking to explore their faith while meeting new people and building community. Group events fall into three categories: service, spirituality, and social fellowship. Sign-up for our newsletter at to get updates on our events, or us at scyoungadults@gmail.com. September is Hunger Action Month The economy may be improving since the Great Recession, but the recovery is still leaving many of Americans who were hit the hardest behind. Millions of people are still struggling to get by because of underemployment, stagnant wages and rising costs of living. It s a simple fact: A child s chance for a bright tomorrow starts with getting enough healthy food to eat today. But in America, 1 in 6 children may not know where they will get their next meal. For the more than 12 million children in the U.S. facing hunger, getting the energy they need to learn and grow can be a day-in, day-out challenge. Saint Cecilia's response to this crisis includes our support of Catholic Charities' food pantry in Dorchester. Please consider a donation of one of the following items, which you can leave in baskets in the narthex: corn flakes or Cheerios, tomato sauce, canned tuna fish, macaroni and cheese, white flour pasta, peanut but ter, cooking oil, or canned chicken breast. See St. C RUn! Our team for the Boston 10K for Women is gearing up and ready to go, just look at our new logo! With the race on October 8, there's still time to join us and sign up! The cost for registration is $50 per person. If you'd like to run, please lbennett@stceciliaboston.org for instructions on how to officially join the team. For more information about the race you can visit Saint Cecilia P A R I S H 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 $30 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 most generous 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 mark. lippolt@gmail.com. Mass Simulcast Just a reminder that you can also participate in the 9:30 liturgy by watching the Mass being simulcast on large screens in the Parish Hall. Families with young children may find that the proximity to restrooms and the ease of managing strollers in this larger space make the Parish Hall more convenient. 7

8 Married Couples Needed For Saint Cecilia Marriage Preparation Program/Pre-Cana WHAT ARE WE OFFERING? One of the primary initiatives of the New Marriage Ministry is to offer a Saint Cecilia Marriage Preparation Program (Marriage Prep) for engaged couples in our parish. For the first time ever, Saint Cecilia is offering the Archdiocese-approved Marriage Prep ( Transformed in Love ) and we need married couples within the parish to serve as witness couples. WHO DO WE NEED TO VOLNTEER? Whether you have been married one year or fifty years, we need your marital experience and advice for the engaged couples enrolled in the program. All you need to bring are your personal experiences and a willingness to share with the engaged couples in the parish. WHAT WILL BE INVOLVED DURING PARTICIPATION? Participate in a two-session training session lead by the Archdiocese Pastoral Center. Dates: 11/8 and 11/14 from 6:00-9:00 p.m. at Saint Cecilia, Dinner will be provided Completing the training will allow you to participate in any future Marriage Preps Discuss a topic and share your advice and experience during a 60-minute session during a Marriage Prep. Topics include: expectations, communication, finances, spirituality, and more. WHEN WILL MARRIAGE PREP BE HELD? The first Marriage Prep will be held 1/26 and 2/2 and ee plan to offer Marriage Prep on a quarterly basis. You will only be required to attend during the hour you are scheduled to witness. Contact: Brittney Harkey stc.marriage@gmail.com Marriage Ministry Book Discussion Club The first session of the Marriage Ministry Book Discussion Club will be this Sunday, September 23, at 5 p.m. in the Saint Cecilia Classrooms downstairs. We will be reading the first chapter of A Daring Promise: A Spirituality of Christian Marriage. Please note that the Book Discussion Club is not exclusive to engaged or married couples, but rather inclusive of anyone, in a relationship or not, wishing to explore a Christian meaning of living in a relationship committed to love, community, hospitality, and justice. We also welcome LGBTQI+ persons, interfaith couples, and divorced individuals in relationships or not. Electronic copy of book is available. Join us this Sunday, and/or stc.marriage@gmail. com for a copy of the book and if you wish to remain informed of ongoing sessions (most Sundays at 5 p.m., until mid-december). Join one time, join all the time! Commonweal Readers Meeting October 7 1:00 p.m. Classroom 4 Commonweal Magazine describes itself as A Review of Religion, Politics, and Culture. It has been written, edited, and published by lay Catholics for almost 100 years, reviewing movies, books, and highlighting the news and culture of the U.S. and the Roman Catholic Church. Please join us at our next meeting, on October 7, when we will be discussing one of the topics found in a recent issue. New Choir Members WELCOME! We are in need of new choir members to sing with us. If you have a musical talent to share with the community, we would love to have you join us. To join one of the Sunday morning choirs, please stop by and see Music Director, Timothy Zimmerman after Mass, or him at timothy.zimmerman@bc.edu. To join the 6:00 p.m. choir please Rachel Burckardt at rachy.rb2@gmail.com or see her after the 6:00 p.m. Mass. We look forward to hearing from you! 8

9 Social and Racial Justice Ministry To find out more about this ministry, visit ly/2jlwwya Stand in Solidarity with Our Transgender Neighbors September 27 7:00 9:00 p.m. Temple Israel In collaboration with JALSA (Jewish Alliance for Law and Social Action) and other faith groups, we will be attending an evening of conversation and organizing for action in response to Ballot Question 3. On Election Day, Massachusetts voters will face the firstever statewide popular vote on protections for transgender people from discrimination. The referendum would repeal our state law that protects transgender people from discrimination in public places, including restaurants, stores, and doctors offices. A YES vote on Question 3 keeps the current law as it is, protecting transgender persons from discrimination. For more information, see freedommassachusetts.org To RSVP for the inter-faith event or to express interest in further action to protect transgender rights please sc.socialracialjustice@gmail.com. You can also pledge your vote at bit.ly/yeson3 Celebrating the Road Ahead: A house party to support the Dudley Street Neighborhood Initiative (DSNI) October 14 1:30 p.m. The home of Saint Cecilia parishioner Bob Haas, Dorchester DSNI is a non-profit organization dedicated to the Roxbury and North Dorchester neighborhoods of Boston. "Development without displacement" is a core value of the organization, which focuses on revitalizing the community while ensuring that residents are not displaced. DSNI's mission is to empower Dudley residents to organize, plan for, create and control a vibrant, diverse and high-quality neighborhood in collaboration with community partners. Join us in facing the new challenges ahead! RSVP at dsniparty.eventbrite.com Women's Voices September 30 6:45 p.m. St. Ignatius Church Join members of the St. Ignatius community for "Women's Voices: How the Church Should Lead and Serve." This panel discussion will address clergy sexual abuse and the current crisis of leadership facing our church. All are welcome. For more information see page 11 or visit Voices.pdf Coastal Cleanup September 23 1:00 4:00 p.m. Wollaston Beach Carpool leaves from St. Ignatius Church at 1:00 The Season of Creation began on September 1, the Day of Prayer for Creation, and ends on October 4, the feast day of St. Francis, the patron saint of ecology in many traditions. Join members of the St. Ignatius community as they work with the Massachusetts Office of Coastal Zone Management for their annual COASTSWEEP cleanup to collect literally tons of trash from beaches, marshes, river banks and the seafloor all of which can directly harm sea life and humans. This is a family-friendly afternoon and we invite as many as can to join in this effort. For more information or to register, please contact Debra Packard at debracpackard@gmail.com. If you would like to carpool from Saint Cecilia instead of St. Ignatius, please also contact sc.socialracialjustice.org Catholic Social Justice: Responding to the Signs of the Times 10th Annual Archdiocesan Justice Convocation November 17 8 a.m. 1:30 p.m. Save the date! Come to the convocation to understand how Catholic Social Teaching calls us to act, and explore specific ways you can get involved and give witness to your faith. Registration details to come. 9

10 BOSTON COLLEGE EVENTS For further details or to register for these events, please check the School of Theology and Ministry website: The Brien O'Brien and Mary Hasten Lecture in Interreligious Dialogue Signs of Hope in Muslim-Christian Relations Panel Discussion Presenters: Daniel A. Madigan, S.J., Klaus Von Stosch and Joshua Ralston Thursday, September 27, :00 p.m. Robsham Theater, Chestnut Hill Campus No Registration PYNE Lecture on Ministry with Persons with Disabilities Disability and Advocacy in the Book of Job Presenter: Andrew R. Davis Thursday, October 4, :30-7:00 p.m. Corcoran Commons, Heights Room, Chestnut Hill Campus Registration Required STM Tenth Anniversary Event Spirit and Truth: No Alternative Facts Presenter: Colleen M. Griffith Thursday, October 11, :30-7:00 p.m. Corcoran Commons, Heights Room, Chestnut Hill Campus Registration Required ONLINE COURSES For further details or to register for these events, please check the STM Online: Crossroads website: www. bc.edu/bc-web/schools/stm/sites/crossroads.html New Testament Visions of Faith September 26 - November 6, Week Online Course Registration Required $50.00 Spirituality Matters September 26 October 30, Week Online Course Registration Required $50.00 SAINT CECILIA PARISH Adult Faith Formation Events The Online Book Club: "Barking to the Choir" by Gregory Boyle S.J. October 10 November 13, 2018, Week Online Course Registration Required $50.00 The Online Book Club: "Building a Bridge" by James Martin S.J. October 10 November 13, 2018, Week Online Course Registration Required $50.00 The Online Book Club: "The Church of Mercy" by Pope Francis October 10 November 13, 2018, Week Online Course Registration Required $50.00 BOSTON COLLEGE, BOISI CENTER FOR RELIGION AND AMERICAN PUBLIC LIFE For further details or to register for these events, please check this website: Prayer in a Violent World Luncheon Colloquium Presenter: Andrew Prevot Tuesday, September 25, :00 1:15 p.m. Boston College, Boisi Center for Religion and American Public Life, 24 Quincy Road RSVP Required Faith and Border Ethics: Immigration and Human Dignity in Trump's America Panel Discussion Presenters: Kristin Heyer, Daniel Kanstroom, Hosffman Ospino, and Peter Skerry. Wednesday, September 26, :00 7:30 p.m. Boston College, McGuinn 121, Chestnut Hill Campus PAULIST CENTER BOSTON For further details on this event, please check their website: "Tapped:" A Documentary Film This film focuses on the bottled water industry and its longterm effects politically, economically and ecologically. It examines the industry giants such as PepsiCo. and Nestle, the parent company of Poland Springs. All are welcome. The Care of our Common Home Ministry will host the documentary, Tapped, on Sunday, September 30 at 11:15 am in the Paulist Center Library. 10

11 Women s Voices How the Church Should Lead and Serve This panel discussion will address clergy sexual abuse and the current crisis of leadership facing our church. All are Welcome. Cathleen Kaveny, JD, PhD (Moderator) Cathy is Boston College s Darald and Juleit Libby Professor and holds appointments in the Law School and the Department of Theology. She is particularly interested in the relationship between law, morality, and religion. The author of four books, more than 100 articles and essays, and, for many years, has served as a columnist for Commonweal Magazine. Michelle Sterk Barrett, Ph.D. Michelle s deep appreciation for Catholicism was instilled through her experiences with the Church of St. Luke s (El Cajon, CA) youth group, Villanova University, and a post-graduate year of service with Hartford s Archdiocesan Office of Urban Affairs. This appreciation has been strengthened through 24 years as a parishioner at St. Ignatius. She has spent nearly 20 years of working in Jesuit higher education at Boston College and the College of the Holy Cross. Currently the Director of Community-Based Learning at the College of the Holy Cross, her award-winning doctoral dissertation focused on fostering young adult spiritual development through service-learning. She lives in Wellesley with her husband, Tim, and their daughter. Maria Teresa (MT) Dávila A Lecturer in Theology and Religious Studies at Merrimack College, MT is an activists scholar whose publications include works on race, racial justice and theological ethics; Latino/a mujerista ethics and public theology; immigration; and the use of the social sciences in Christian ethics. She is the coeditor of Living With(out) Borders: Theological Ethics and Peoples on the Move (Orbis, 2016). Her main scholarly and activist concern is the question of Christian discipleship in the US context. Her scholarly work and local advocacy efforts focus on family homelessness, refugees and racial justice. Along with her husband and four children, MT is a member of St. Joseph s Parish in Malden, MA. Heather Rowan-Kenyon, Ph.D. Heather is an active member of the Family Mass community at St. Ignatius. She is an Associate Professor in the Higher Education program at the Lynch School of Education at Boston College, and her research focuses on the experiences of students underrepresented in higher education. She is currently the co-chair of the Advisory Committee for the Church in the 21st Century at Boston College. Heather is a graduate of the University of Scranton and a Former Jesuit Volunteer. She lives in Brighton with her husband, Mark, and two boys. Sunday, September 30th 6:45 p.m. St. Ignatius Church

12 WHAT WE LOVE, WE WILL PROTECT: HOW FAITH LEADERS ARE SHOWING UP FOR CLIMATE JUSTICE By ROBYN PURCHIA Churches are typically peaceful. But the silence inside San Francisco s iconic Grace Cathedral was particularly welcoming last Wednesday. Hundreds gathered within the gothic building for a Multi- Faith Service of Wondering and Commitment hosted by the Episcopal Diocese of California and nonprofits GreenFaith and Interfaith Power & Light. Participants were invited to reflect on and be inspired by the wonders of creation. But they were also encouraged to make bold new commitments to protect the planet and its inhabitants from the ravages of climate change. What we love, we will protect, the Rt. Rev. Marc Handley Andrus, Episcopal Bishop of California, told the estimated 500 attendees. That s the spirit that we re undertaking with this service. The Multi-Faith Service was one of the opening events of the three-day Global Climate Action Summit, which also began in San Francisco on Wednesday. Leaders and people from around the world gathered in the city to celebrate achievements and make new commitments. As wildfires and hurricanes fueled by climate change devastated Americans, the conference offered a ray of hope. But environmental activists protested the Summit too, including a group that stood outside Grace Cathedral as the Service began with a sign reading, Governor Brown, Shame On YOU. California s leader convened the Summit and set the state on an ambitious path toward renewable energy, including committing California to 100 percent renewable energy by Yet, his administration also permits oil and gas drilling near homes, hospitals, and schools. Amidst the shouting and jockeying for media attention, the Multi-Faith Service was a reminder of how far the climate movement has come in the United States and the necessity of stronger resolutions to protect creation. Christians have long seen a connection between their faith and caring for creation. In the Hebrew Scriptures, God created the Earth and its inhabitants, including humans. God gave humans a special task dressing and keeping the Garden of Eden. The idea of stewardship and creation care comes from this basic, but critical, direction. A desire to care for the environment also stems from the Christian traditions of compassion and love. Congregations have long worked to alleviate hunger, lift the poor and the vulnerable, and comfort the sick. Creating community gardens, making energy more affordable, and working to avoid the worst effects of climate change, which are disproportionately felt by low-income communities, stem from these traditions. As the wildfires, storms, floods, droughts, and heat waves associated with climate change become more severe, so has awareness and action among people of faith. Two years ago, at St. John the Divine Cathedral in New York City, religious leaders and members of the spiritual community gathered beneath two giant, LED-lit, flying phoenixes to voice their vows to reverse climate change. Less than a year later, Pope Francis published a landmark encyclical calling on all people to care for our common home. This year, the Episcopal General Convention passed 18 creation care resolutions, including committing the denomination to the Paris Accord, a global agreement to reduce climate-change causing emissions. The Convention also put in place a newly developed carbon tracker, which functions like a Fitbit tracks steps. The web-based application is currently being piloted by four congregations before being released in It s very accessible and usable, Rev. Andrus said. You can see how your congregation is doing and the Diocese of California. As a testament to the growth of the creation care movement, hundreds of people of faith turned out to participate in the Rise for Climate, Jobs & Justice march in San Francisco the weekend before the Summit. The march started with an interfaith service along the city s waterfront. Rev. Susan Hendershot, president of Interfaith Power & Light, expressed her surprise at the number of people in attendance. 12

13 The wild parrots in the trees were noisy, but the couple hundred people in attendance were so quiet, Rev. Hendershot said. It felt full and rich. There was a lot of presence and holding space intentionally around prayer, meditation, and loving kindness. The same ethos was present at the Multi-Faith Service in Grace Cathedral. The main hall was so silent, you could hear a pen click. And individuals and congregations were eager to make public resolutions to minimize their impact on the planet. Leaders at the service unfurled a scroll containing the names of over 12,000 congregations that had committed to clean energy. The faith community s strong engagement for a livable future offers a lot of hope. But, as the protestors standing outside the Cathedral highlight, to ensure a livable future, engagement should be complete. All congregations should commit to 100 percent renewable energy, reduce the carbon footprint of members, and press policymakers to make major commitments. What happens once the Multi-Faith Service attendees leave the gothic walls and stained-glass windows of Grace Cathedral really matters, according to GreenFaith founder Rev. Fletcher Harper. Widespread action needs to happen quickly and at scale. We ve got people in North and South Carolina who are evacuating their homes because of a hurricane, Rev. Harper said. Religious leaders need to move from rhetoric into action. GreenFaith is coordinating a global, interfaith campaign called Living the Change. Next month, from Oct they are inviting groups to host local sustainability events around the globe to inspire more commitments and raise awareness through an Earth-friendly, vegan community celebration. GreenFaith anticipates more than 100 faith events during the campaign. The faith community is an important voice as leaders respond to the emergency of climate change. The spiritual qualities of a Christian life compassion, reconciliation, forgiveness, and courage can serve as a touchstone for all scared, grieving, and lost people. The work can also reconnect Christian individuals and congregations to each other and creation. The best human life cares about the vulnerable and struggles with injustice, Rev. Andrus said. That s the spiritual reality that we re working with. Our spiritual lives need nurture. ~ Robyn Purchia is the environmental columnist with the San Francisco Examiner, founder of EdenKeeper. org, which explores the relationship between religion and environmentalism, and the current development organizer with the nonprofit Mothers Out Front. 13

14 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. Erick Berrelleza, SJ 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 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 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. 14