There is a saying that what goes around comes around. In the Fall of

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1 Established in 1851 Jesuit Since 1866 September 16, 2018 Twenty-fourth Sunday in Ordinary Time Welcome, Fr. Sullivan! There is a saying that what goes around comes around. In the Fall of 1976 I was a newly ordained priest on the staff of St. Ignatius Retreat House in Manhasset, Long Island. As it happened, the first weekend retreat group I was to direct was a wonderful group of women from St. Ignatius Loyola Parish. As I recollect, it was this group s first retreat and it was also the first women s retreat at St. Ignatius, Inisfada. Little did I realize that over forty years later I would find myself a parish priest at St. Ignatius! My journey to the Society of Jesus goes back to my days as a high school student at Brooklyn Prep. I commuted to BP from my home in Valley Stream, Long Island. It was there that I met the Jesuits whom I admired for their faith and for their ability to teach us how to think and how to sense the presence of God in the world. I was impressed by the missionary work of the Society, and at that time early 60 s I was moved by the life of Walter Ciszek SJ who had returned from Russia having spent years in prison and work camps there during and after WW II. I entered the Society in 1965 and went through the usual course of studies prior to ordination. Two years of this period I spent at Xavier High School in Chuuk, Micronesia. Following ordination in 1976 I worked for two and half years at Inisfada retreat house. In 1978 the Diocese of Rockville Centre invited our Province to take responsibility for St. Anthony s Parish in Oceanside. I was asked to work there. As a novice I remember speaking to another novice of my desire to work as a parish priest, but reflecting that I probably wouldn t have much opportunity. Well, my work at St. Anthony s was the beginning of 31 years in parish work. Liturgy, youth ministry and work in the Spiritual Exercises were of particular interest to me. After 8 years as an associate pastor, I served for another 6 years as pastor. In 1992 I was asked to be director of Inisfada. I served in that capacity for a year, but I missed parish life and so asked to return. After an interim year at St. Ignatius, Brooklyn, I became pastor of St. Francis Xavier on 16th Street. In 1996 I moved to Jersey City where I became pastor of St. Peter s Church. I would be there for the next 8 years, a time when St. Peter s consolidated with four other parishes into a new Parish of the Resurrection. During this time I also served as rector of the Jesuit Community of St. Peter s Prep. I received a surprise phone call from our Provincial in Spring of 2004 asking me to do formation work as rector of our Jesuit First Studies program at Ciszek Hall at Fordham University. I enjoyed the next 6 years living and working with our young Jesuit scholastics. At the conclusion of that assignment I was sent back to Jersey City to be rector of the St. Peter s College Jesuit Community. One year later in 2011 the College took over St. Aedan s Church and I became pastor of the congregation there. As it happens, St, Aedan s was Fr. Yesalonia s home parish! Getting to know and love the people in the various places I served has been the greatest gift of parish life. I very much look forward to getting to know the community here at St. Ignatius over the coming weeks. Let us pray for each other! Rev. Vincent B. Sullivan, S.J. Associate Pastor

2 THIS WEEK AT A GLANCE SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 16th Ignatian Young Adults Sunday Social. 8:30 PM. Wallace Hall. Details on page 3. Light in the Darkness: Pilgrimage to the Elizabeth Detention Center. 2:00 PM. Details on page 3. MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 17th Moms, Pops & Tots. 10:00 AM. Gonzaga Meeting Room. TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 18th Parish Men's Faith Group. 7:00 PM. Parish House. Details on page 3. WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 19th Ignatian Interfaith Ministry. 6:30 PM. Gonzaga Meeting Room. Details at right. Society of St. Vincent de Paul Meeting. 7:00 PM. Conference Room. THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 20th More Than a Book Club: September Selection Book Discussion. 2:00 PM. Parish Lounge. Details at right. Ignatian Social Justice. 7:00 PM. Conference Room. LGBT Catholics & Friends. 7:00 PM. Parish Lounge. Mix & Mingle, Wine & Cheese Evening. 7:00 PM. Wallace Hall. Details below. BOOMERS & BEYOND Mix & Mingle, Wine & Cheese Evening Thursday, September 20th 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM in Wallace Hall Come join us and meet fellow parishioners for a great evening of good conversation, plus wonderful music by pianist Bill Quirk. Cost: $20 at the door (cash or check only) To RSVP, boomersandbeyond.st.ignatius@gmail.com Boomers and Beyond offers social, educational, cultural, spiritual and community service opportunities to men and women 50 and older. IGNATIAN INTERFAITH MINISTRY Wednesday, September 19th 6:30 PM Gonzaga Meeting Room Join the Ignatian Interfaith Ministry for the discussion Who We Are: Understanding Our Catholic Faith, as we look to our own Catholic faith and how we and the Church relate to other faiths. The discussion will be led by Brian Pinter. SEPTEMBER SELECTION BOOK DISCUSSION Thursday, September 20th at 2:00 PM Parish Lounge To register for the September 20th book discussion, MoreThanaBookClubSIL@gmail.com NEW! MORE THAN A BOOK CLUB SEPTEMBER BOOK SELECTION Between Heaven and Mirth by Fr. James Martin, S.J. Fr. Martin uses scriptural passages, the lives of the saints, the spiritual teachings of other traditions, and his own personal reflections to show readers why joy is the inevitable result of faith, because a healthy spirituality and a healthy sense of humor go hand-in-hand with God s great plan for humankind. Registration required. McKinnon Hall Coffee Hour Every Third Sunday Following the 11 AM Solemn Mass Beginning September 23rd On Sunday, September 23rd following the 11 AM Solemn Mass, we will begin a new coffee hour in the Grammar School's McKinnon Hall. Join Our Mailing List! To sign-up, scan the QR code at left or visit stignatiusloyola.org/index.php/ about_us/parish- -list 2

3 PARISH MEN'S FAITH GROUP Tuesday, September 18th 7:00 PM Parish House The discussion will explore five touchstones of men s spirituality gatherings Centering, Gathering, Connecting, Releasing, Serving. These touchstones help to create the foundation for a sacred space where men can have heartfelt sharing and listening, supporting each in the journey to ever deepening discipleship. The evening will conclude with refreshments and fellowship. To RSVP, Brian Pinter at brianbpinter@gmail.com PARISH WOMEN'S FAITH GROUP Thursday, September 27th 7:00 PM Parish House Please join us if you are interested in forming a Parish Women's Faith Group, a forum for women to reflect on their faith life and experience fellowship. Meetings will be facilitated by Adele Gallo. For more information, amdgallo@me.com SOCIETY OF ST. VINCENT DE PAUL Annual Friends of the Poor Walk Saturday, September 29th 9:30 AM Join us as we walk from the steps of St. Patrick s Cathedral to the Church of Saint Paul the Apostle (405 West 59th Street). To register, visit LME RETREAT DAY Mysticism: The True Face of Religion Saturday, October 6th 9:30 AM Facilitator: Fr. Michael Holleran Everyone is invited to join us for a day of prayer, reflection, and faith sharing. While we have often been given the impression that mysticism is strange or scary or something reserved for a chosen few, come and learn how the mystic is in fact our deepest identity and destiny. To register, visit tinyurl.com/https-tinyurl-com-y7cjc2vk 3 IGNATIAN YOUNG ADULTS Light in the Darkness: Pilgrimage to the Elizabeth Detention Center Sunday, September 16th 2:00 PM Elizabeth, New Jersey In the wake of the family separation crisis at the U.S.- Mexico border, and in the face of proposed prolonged detention for increasing numbers of immigrant families, a delegation from the parish will be making a pilgrimage to the Elizabeth Detention Center. Those interested in participating can register at ignatianyoungadults.typeform.com/to/vpl4la For more information, contact Teresa Cariño at carinot@saintignatiusloyola.org Sunday Social Schedule The Sunday Socials are held in Wallace Hall at 8:30 PM, following the 7:30 PM Mass. They are hosted by the Ignatian Young Adults. All young adults (ages 21 39) are welcome. Sunday Social Dates Sept. 16 Sept. 30 Oct. 14 Nov. 11 To receive updates on IYA events and other opportunities, you can follow us on Facebook at facebook.com/ignatianyoungadults SPARK MIDDLE SCHOOL MINISTRY INFORMATION SESSION Sunday, September 23rd Following the Wallace Hall Mass We are launching a new ministry just for middle schoolers. Parents and students are welcome to attend this information session following the 11:00 AM Wallace Hall Mass. IGNITE HIGH SCHOOL MINISTRY Thursday, September 27th 6:00 PM in the Parish Lounge Ignite starts its new season on a new night! All high school students are invited to come check us out. Registration is now open

4 FREEDOM SUNDAY Sunday, September 23 Following the 7:30 PM Mass Wallace Hall Join us for Freedom Sunday, as we learn about the problem of slavery and human trafficking in the world today, God's heart for justice, and what we can do to get involved. The program is presented in partnership with the International Justice Mission All are welcome. MEETING CHRIST IN PRAYER Meeting Christ in Prayer is an interactive 8-week guided prayer experience for small groups. Based on the Spiritual Exercises of St. Ignatius Loyola, it introduces participants to various ways of praying and provides an opportunity to support one another through faith sharing. Morning Sessions Tuesdays, September 25th November 6th 9:30 AM 11:00 AM Closing Mass: Wednesday, November 14th at 7:00 PM Evening Sessions Wednesdays, September 26th November 7th 7:00 PM 8:30 PM Closing Mass: Wednesday, November 14th at 7:00 PM Weekly meetings are 90 minutes long and include group prayer, guided meditation, small group faith sharing, and an orientation for the following week s prayer or prayer techniques. The cost of the program is a sliding scale of $30-$50 and covers all materials. Scholarships are available. To register, MCIP@saintignatiusloyola.org Announced Masses and Readings for the Week Monday, September 17th (St. Robert Bellarmine) 1 Corinthians 11:17 26, 33 Psalm 40 Luke 7:1 10 8:30 MEM Rita Dilva Chiappa 12:10 MEM Roberto Ghan 5:30 MEM Sose & Mark Prekelezaj Tuesday, September 18th (Twenty-fourth Tuesday in Ordinary Time) 1 Corinthians 12:12 14, 27 31a Psalm 100 Luke 7: :30 MEM Kelly Reilly-Gillebaard 12:10 MEM Carol O'Connor 5:30 MEM Shane O'Reilly Wednesday, September 19th (Twenty-fourth Wednesday in Ordinary Time) 1 Corinthians 12:31 13:13 Psalm 33 Luke 7: :30 MEM John & Nora Reilly 12:10 MEM Matthew Anderson 5:30 MEM Alfred Ziccardi Thursday, September 20th (Ss. Andrew Kim Tae-gŏn, Paul Chŏng Ha-sang & comps.) 1 Corinthians 15:1 11 Psalm 118 Luke 7: :30 MEM Thomas F. McEvily, Jr. 12:10 MEM Peter Burke, Jr. 5:30 MEM Living & Deceased Members of the Wallace Family Friday, September 21st (St. Matthew) Ephesians 4:1 7, Psalm 19 Matthew 9:9 13 8:30 MEM Ciro Saracino 12:10 MEM Alfred Ziccardi 5:30 MEM Nathan Davidson Saturday, September 22nd (Twenty-fourth Saturday in Ordinary Time) 1 Corinthians 15:35 37, Psalm 56 Luke 8:4 15 8:30 ANN Joyce Flammer Sunday, September 23rd (Twenty-fifth Sunday in Ordinary Time) Wisdom 2:12, Psalm 54 James 3:16 4:3 Mark 9:30 3 Celebrate Family Day on Monday, September 24th! Making Everyday Special Family Day is a national program that celebrates simple, everyday things parents can do to build a strong, healthy relationship with their kids that prevents future drug use. Family Day will be celebrated nationwide on Monday, September 24, To learn more about Family Day visit CASAFamilyDay.org You can also find Family Day on Facebook and Twitter. GRAMMAR SCHOOL Parishioner Admissions Information Meeting Hosted by Ms. Mary Larkin, Principal Monday, September 17th at 7:00 PM McKinnon Hall Parishioners are welcome to attend for a general overview of the school s admission process. An RSVP is not required. 4

5 SCRIPTURE CLASSES Praying with the Women of the Gospels Six Sessions Beginning September 17th Mondays at 11:00 AM Parish Lounge Our Catholic tradition teaches us to engage Scripture with both the head and the heart. Class meetings will combine study of women in the Gospels with different forms of praying with the Bible, including Lectio Divina, Ignatian Imaginative prayer, and Biblical Meditation. Join us as we study and pray with Pilate s wife, the woman with the hemorrhage, the persistent widow, the Syrophoenician woman, the widow who gave two pennies, and the Samaritan woman at the well. Brian Pinter, Pastoral Associate, will lead the discussion. To register, WomenofGospelClass@gmail.com God s Command to Speak Out Six Sessions Beginning September 17th Mondays at 7:00 PM Gonzaga Meeting Room In the Bible stories there are kinds of silence the silence of prayer, of awe, of fear. There is also a coerced silence, a silence that is imposed by oppression. And, there are courageous voices that break that oppressive silence; voices that intrude on the powerful, resisting the domination of a single voice. Our presentations will explore the stories of those who answered God s call to speak out. Brian Pinter, Pastoral Associate, will lead the discussion. To register, GodsCommandClass@gmail.com The Hour Children truck is coming! Sunday, September 30th, 9:00 AM 1:00 PM The HOUR CHILDREN truck will be parked outside St. Ignatius Church, ready to receive donations of clothing, toys, kitchenware, knick-knacks, household items, electronics, and small furniture. IGNATIAN SOCIAL JUSTICE The Opioid Epidemic: No End in Sight Thursday, September 27th 7:00 PM Wallace Hall Today s opioid crisis is already the deadliest drug epidemic in American history. A distinguished panel of experts will discuss the nature of the disease, the availability of treatment and treatment options, and the social impact of this epidemic on our society MUSIC SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 23rd 11 AM SOLEMN MASS Howells Rhapsody in D-flat Major, Op. 17, No. 1 Fauré Cantique de Jean Racine Howells Thee will I love Howells Allegro impetuoso CARITAS CONCERT I Wish It So Wednesday, September 26th 7:00 PM in Wallace Hall Held in the intimate Wallace Hall, Caritas Concerts are warm, enjoyable evenings of food, wine, friendship and great music. Vocalist Danya Katok is joined by pianist Michael Sheetz in an evening of musical theatre, jazz, and contemporary folk gems that tell a story of perseverance towards her ultimate wish, motherhood. Wine and hors d'oeuvres begin at 7:00 PM. Music begins at 7:30 PM. All proceeds will benefit Mercy Center. Tickets: $50 $250 Tickets for are available online at or by calling

6 church of st. ignatius loyola 980 Park Avenue at 84th Street New York, New York (212) Fax: (212) PARISH STAFF Pastor Rev. Dennis J. Yesalonia, S.J. Associate Pastors Rev. Michael P. Hilbert, S.J. Rev. Vincent B. Sullivan, S.J. Assistant Pastor Rev. Brian G. Konzman, S.J. Senior Priest Rev. William J. Bergen, S.J. Pastoral Associates Teresa Marie Cariño Carly-Anne Gannon Pastoral Assistant Maureen Haley Assisting Priests Rev. Philip G. Judge, S.J. Rev. James Martin, S.J. Daniel Beckwith Robert Reuter Music Ministries Michael Sheetz Scott Warren, Director Sara Murphy, Executive Director of SMSS Concerts Danya Katok, Administrator Assistant to the Pastor Diane M. Boyle Administrative Assistant Patricia Schneider Communications Coordinator Elizabeth O Sullivan Director of Facilities Robert Cisternino Asst. to the Director of Facilities Caroline Fernandes Director of Development Erin Pick Treasurer Fernando Castro Maureen Haley Philip Anderson Weekday Masses (Monday to Friday) 8:30 AM, 12:10 PM, and 5:30 PM Saturday: 8:30 AM Masses for Next Weekend: Saturday Vigil 5:30 PM Sunday: 8:00 AM 9:30 AM Wallace Hall Family 11:00 AM Solemn 11:00 AM 7:30 PM Fr. Yesalonia Fr. Konzman Fr. Konzman Fr. Hilbert Fr. Bergen Fr. Bergen Religious Education for Children Ms. Carly-Anne Gannon, Director M.Phil., M.Ed. (212) St. Ignatius Loyola Grammar School Ms. Mary Larkin, Principal M.S. Ed. (Admin.), M.S. Ed. (Literacy) 48 East 84th Street New York, NY (212) Fax: (212) St. Ignatius Loyola Day Nursery Ms. Joy L. Blom, Executive Director M.A., M.Ed. 240 East 84th Street New York, NY (212) Fax: (212) Children s Liturgy of the Word Sundays at the 9:30 AM Mass. Centering Prayer Mondays at 6:30 PM. Confessions 4:30 PM Saturday or by appointment. Baptisms Please call Maureen Haley at the Parish House ( x636) to arrange for a Baptism and the preparation given prior to Baptism. Rite of Christian Initiation for Adults Contact Maureen Fullam, M.A., Director, at the Parish House. Marriages The Bride or Groom should call Maureen Haley at the Parish House ( x636) to begin preparation for Marriage, normally one year in advance. Visits to the Sick Please contact the Parish House between the hours of 9:00 AM and 9:00 PM. Benefit Concert for Brooklyn Jesuit Prep. Friday, September 21st, 7:30 PM. Xavier High School, 39 West 15th Street. Larry Kirwan, formerly of the band Black 47, will perform Ireland A History in Song. Tickets: $25.00/person For more information and to purchase tickets, visit brooklynjesuit. org/benefit-concert-for-bjp Conference: Care for Creation: Hearing Earth s Cry and Responding with Hope. Saturday, October 27th, 9:30 AM. San Damiano Hall, Church of St. Francis of Assisi, 127 West 31st Street. An all-day conference to inspire and engage with one another and share ideas about what we can do in our personal lives, in our parishes and communities, and in the public square to hear the cry of the earth and the cry of the poor and to care for our common home. Cost: $40 (includes light breakfast and lunch). Registration deadline is Saturday, October 20th. To register, visit careforcreation.evenbrite.com. For more information, call or mnyccm@gmail.com. We pray for the faithful departed James Francis Daly Gilda Morillo-Cucci Jeanne Ray May they rest in the peace of the Risen Lord. Interested in becoming Catholic? For more information about this process, which is called the Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults, contact Maureen Fullam at or church@ saintignatiusloyola.org Music Information: (212) music@stignatiusloyola.org