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THE READINGS FOR THE FOURTH SUNDAY OF ADVENT ARE: 2SM.7:1-5 ROM.16:25-27 LK.1:26-38

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Sunday, December 14, 2014 8:00 Charles Robert Doyle 10:00 Mary Morra

Noon Angela Maffeo & Graziella Alfonso 5:30 Timothy Smith Tuesday, December 16, 2014 12:15 Gerard Stanton 5:30 Robert Killian Saturday, December 20, 2014 9:00 Theresa Bourque 4:00 Primo Lorenzoni Sunday, December 21, 2014 8:00 Chevaun Doyle (Healing) 10:00 Joseph Leo Mullen Noon Edward Xavier (Living) Noon Sp. Clarisa Mesa

5:30 Mary Dafarra

Christmas Reflections

Fr. Bob will raise the curtain again on a performance of Christmas Reflections that celebrates the true meaning of Christmas through story, music and dance. Christmas Reflections weaves together new works and favorites from A Dancer's Christmas with Irish Step dances choreographed by Helen O'Dwyer. The Cast includes nearly 100 dancers of all ages, including students of the O'Dwyer School of Irish Dancing.

Friday, 19th _{at 7:30 pm - Saturday, 20}th _{at 3:00 pm – Sunday, 21}st _{at 3:00 pm} For Tickets call: 617-552-4002

or online: www.bc.edu/offices/robsham/tickets.html Reserved Seating: $20 Groups of 10 -$15 Robsham Theater Arts Center Boston College

www.blde.org

A Romantic Christmas

Wines from France, Italy, Spain, Portugal

A festive Reception will follow the 3:00 PM December 20th performance at the Jesuit Residence, 130 Beacon Street from 5:00 – 7:00 pm. A $75 per person donation includes

a ticket to the performance and the reception. Please contact the Parish Office 617-552-6102 or email: [email protected]

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Come help decorate the church for Christmas on Wednesday, December 24th starting at 9:00

a.m. Come for a little time or come for the whole time: All ages and experiences are welcome to come and help! For more information, contact Catherine Downing at 617-782-5812 or at [email protected]

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Each year at this time, we ask you to consider how you are able to financially support the ministries of St. Ignatius throughout the coming year through The AMDG Parish Support Program. This program enhances our ability to project our income throughout the year and not have to worry about those Sundays and summers when many people are away from the parish due to the vagaries of weather, travel, vacations, etc. As our parish continues to grow, so also do our expenses.

If you are a new parishioner or have never signed on to the program, we would be more than grateful if you would join the more than 500 families currently participating in the program and show your support for this remarkable parish. We are so grateful for the stewardship of these parishioners who contribute more than 70% of our operating income.

If you are already a participant, your annual donation will be renewed as is, unless you desire to change it or you need to change your information. For those of you who have not yet signed on, you can check out the brochure on the parish website to find out more about the program. HTTP://BC.EDU/ST-IGNATIUS

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Pledge cards are available at the entrances of the church or call the parish office to receive one. 617-552-6102.

OUTREACH MINISTRIES

ANOTHER THANK YOU IS IN ORDER

to everyone who played a part

in our holiday outreach through the Shattuck Holiday Meal and the

Gift Drive. Both efforts went very well and we know that there were,

and will be, smiling faces and grateful hearts galore!

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If you would like to gather with other parishioners to share your thoughts and reflections on the Introduction and first section of Joy of the Gospel, we invite you to join us on Tuesday evening, December 16th, in the Parish Offices at 7:15 pm.

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For Christmas, we invite you to remember your loved ones by making a donation to purchase a poinsettia in their name. These plants will be used to make the Church shine for the season and an acknowledgement of gratitude will appear in the bulletin. If you wish to donate, please fill out the form below and return it with your donation by December 23rd.

Yes, I would like to donate $________to remember:

Name of person to be remembered: ___________________________________________________

Name of Donor: ___________________________________________________________________

Address ___________________________________________________________________________

La Página Hispana

Oración

Virgen Santísima de Guadalupe, Madre de Dios, Señora y

Madre nuestra! Venos aquí postrados ante tu santa imagen, que

nos dejaste estampada en la tilma de Juan Diego, como prenda

de amor, bondad y misericordia.

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Aún siguen resonando las

palabras que dijiste a Juan con inefable ternura: "Hijo mío

queridísimo, Juan a quien amo como a un pequeñito y

delicado," cuando radiante de hermosura te presentaste ante su

vista en el cerro del Tepeyac.

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Haz que merezcamos oír en el

fondo del alma esas mismas palabras.

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Sí, eres nuestra Madre; la Madre de

Dios es nuestra Madre, la mas tierna, la mas compasiva. Y para ser nuestra

Madre y cobijarnos bajo el manto de tu protección te quedaste en tu

imagen de Guadalupe.

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Virgen Santísima de Guadalupe, muestra que

eres nuestra Madre. Defiéndenos en las tentaciones, consuélanos en las

tristezas, y ayúdanos en todas nuestras necesidades. En los peligros, en las

enfermedades, en las persecuciones, en las amarguras, en los abandonos,

en la hora de nuestra muerte, míranos con ojos compasivos y no te separes

jamás de nosotros.

Un Padre Nuestro, Ave María y Gloria...en agradecimiento por el

milagroso Retrato, milagro y continuo testimonio.

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The parish is presently organizing a program for Conversation Partners for anyone who would like to help members of our Latino community improve their English. If you have some free time once a week to meet with a native Spanish speaker, please let Fr. Bob know. Or if you would like to learn Spanish in the process, that would be possible too.

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REV.ROBERT F.VER EECKE,SJ,PASTOR [email protected] 617-552-6100

REV.JOHN ALLAN LOFTUS,SJ,ASSOCIATE [email protected] 617-552-6100

PAUL MELLEY, ASST TO THE PASTOR,BCLIAISON MELLEYPA@BC. EDU 617-552-6113

MICHAELBURGO,DIR. OF MUSIC MINISTRY [email protected] 617-552-6108

TIMOTHYZIMMERMAN,ASSOCIATE DIR. OF MUSIC [email protected] 617-552-611 SR.DIANEVALLERIO,MFIC,DIR. OF OUTREACH [email protected] 617-552-6107

SUSAN STUART,DIRECTOR OF FAITH FORMATION [email protected] 617-552-6105

KATHY MAHER,FAITH FORMATION MIDDLE SCHOOL KATHERINE MAHER @BC.EDU 617-552-6112

JONATHAN GALO

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ERNESTO REYES, CONFIRMATION COORDINATOR [email protected] 617-552-6102

DIANA GAILLARDETZ,ADULT FAITH FORM./RCIA [email protected] 617-552-6103

RICHARDMOYNIHAN,BUSINESS MANAGER [email protected] 617-552-6117

ELIZABETH MCLAUGHLIN, ADM.ASSISTANT [email protected] 617-552-6102

WALTER FOTHERGILL,FACILITIES MANAGER WALTER.FOTHERGILL @BC.EDU 617-552-6119

KATHY MAHER,CAP TEAM MEMBER,CHAIR KATHERINE MAHER @BC.EDU

REV.JOHN ALLEN LOFTUS,SJ,CAP TEAM MEMBER [email protected]

MARC GERVAIS,CAP TEAM MEMBER [email protected] MARY SANTAPAULA,CAP TEAM MEMBER

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SUNDAY UPPER CHURCH 8:00 AM, 10:00 AM, 12:00 NOON, 5:30 PM

LOWER CHURCH 8:00AM, 10:00 AM, FAMILY LITURGY

12:00 MISA EN ESPAÑOL EN LA CAPILLA LANNON

WEEKDAY 12:15 PM -5:30 PM – LOWER CHURCH –12:45 PM FRIDAY,ADORATION

SATURDAY LOWER CHURCH 9:00 AM, UPPER CHURCH 4:00 PM (Vigil)

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Adults are baptized at the Easter Vigil as part of the Rites of Christian Initiation for Adults. Infant and child baptisms are by arrangement.

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Preparation begins in Grade 1 and includes classes, retreats and home instruction. Children receive First Eucharist in 2nd _grade

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Our Confirmation program begins in the 9th _{grade. Students are confirmed in the}

Spring of the 10th _{grade. Young adults who have been catechized but are not yet}

confirmed should contact the Parish Office for an alternative program

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Must be registered as a parishioner six months prior to beginning Marriage arrangements

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Saturdays 3:15 – 3:45 PM Upper Church or by arrangement

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