ChurCh of St. IgnatIuS LoyoLa980 Park Avenue at 84th Street • New York, New York 10028 • (212) 288-3588

www.stignatiusloyola.org“ B u i l d i n g a C o m m u n i t y o f D i s c i p l e s ”

January 25, 2015Third Sunday in Ordinary Time

My name is Céline. I am a 10th-grade student. I am a member of the Wallace Hall Family Mass community at St. Ignatius. During the Thanksgiving

Break, I traveled to Vietnam. The trip was organized by my school as a service learning program. I told Father Witt about my experience. He suggested that I share my amazing journey with the parish community.

The purpose of the trip was to help children in two orphanages in Hue and in Hanoi. We brought with us 107 toothbrushes and toothpaste along with 12 computers to give to the children. The orphanage in Hue was founded by a couple who run a non-profit organization dedicated to help Les Sampaniers, people who live in their boats in difficult conditions and who were particularly affected by 2004’s Indian Ocean Tsunami. The organization also provides housing for many families. The orphanage cares for orphans and for children who still have parents who are unable to take care of them.

In Hue, we went to visit the primary school. We taught the children how to brush their teeth. Imagine performing a live tooth-brushing demonstration in a classroom! We sang and mimicked “Head, shoulders, knees and toes.” The children responded enthusiastically and sang to us the Itsy Bitsy Spider in Vietnamese. At first, it was hard to communicate as they didn’t speak English but, after a while, we found a way to communicate by signs. At the orphanage, the children and a craftsman taught us how to make kites. This reminded me that even though we went there to teach, we could also learn from them. At the end of our stay in Hue, it was difficult to leave as we had grown attached to the children.

Our stay at the second orphanage in Hanoi was shorter. The children were more advanced in English as well as in French, which made communication easier. We ran a number of workshops to help them improve their foreign language and computer skills. In my workshop, alongside two classmates, I taught IT, pronunciation, and public speaking. We helped three kids become familiar with the basic use of Microsoft Word. We used computer translating games to help them improve their English and practiced songs that

we all knew to help them with their pronunciation. As I was discussing with a college student, I learned that in Vietnam speaking English opens many doors to build a sustainable future. We got to know the students individually and still keep in touch.

This trip was also an opportunity to broaden my knowledge of the world’s cultures. We contemplated magnificent landscapes and cultural sites such as the temple of Literature, the Imperial City and Halong Bay. We visited local marketplaces where we were able to observe and sometimes participate in people’s customs. In temples and houses of rich and poor alike, there were memorials for the ancestors of the

family, who are believed to watch over the current generations and help in everyday life. What did this service trip bring to me? First, it reminded me of my Confirmation a year ago. At the ceremony, the Bishop summarized very well what I had experienced in community service: God wants me to be happy, and what makes me happy is helping others. I was able to feel this way again. Second, I was blessed with many Christ-sightings. People were always humble and smiling. It showed me that you don’t need a lot to be happy — all you need is love, hope, and compassion. Nobody was unforgiving, even men who had been injured in the Vietnam War. People were living in

poor conditions but sharing the few things they had. One girl gave me a handmade flower, a true piece of art built with the little she had.

In conclusion, I’d like to relate my experience with Father SooHoo’s homily at the Family Mass on January 18th. He recommended that we listen to the world around us, to our inner feelings, and to people around us. During the trip, I was very attentive to the new world that I was discovering. I got to see hardships as well as hope and happiness. I was attentive to my own feelings, including a deep sense of my desire to help people one way or another. Maybe this is my calling from God. I do not know yet. I returned transformed and while I cannot tell where this will lead me, I know that caring for others makes me happy.

— Céline ChristoryParishioner of St. Ignatius Loyola

My Trip to Vietnam: Walking with Christ Half a World Away

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SUNDAY, JANUARY 25th

MONDAY, JANUARY 26thBridge with Boomers. 1:00 PM.

Meeting Room. Details on page 3.

Ranger Rosary Ministry. 7:00 PM. Meeting Room. Over 10,000 rosaries

and counting! Join us in making rosaries to send to our military.

New members are welcome!

TUESDAY, JANUARY 27thEmmaus Bereavement Support Group.

7:00 PM. Parish Lounge. Details on page 3.

WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 28thJob Transition Support Group.

10:00 AM. Parish Lounge. Details at upper right.

Society of St. Vincent de Paul Meeting. 7:00 PM. Conference Room.

All are welcome.

FRIDAY – SUNDAYJANUARY 30th – FEBRUARY 1st

Shelter Weekend. Wallace Hall.To inquire about volunteering,

email svdp.shelter980@gmail.com

SATURDAY, JANUARY 31stLay Ministers’ Enrichment: Worship the Lord

in the Beauty of Holiness: Music and Worship at St. Ignatius Loyola. Led by K. Scott Warren & the St. Ignatius

Loyola Music Staff. 9:30 AM – 3:30 PM. Wallace Hall. Details on page 3.

THIS WEEK AT A GLANCE

New Parishioners: We welcome new parishioners and invite you to fill out a

Parishioner Registration Card located in the pew racks, at the Parish House,

and online at www.stignatiusloyola.org Registration is our only means of

certifying membership in the Parish.

Slave Labor & ConsumerismA forum featuring

David B. Couturier, OFM. Cap.Thursday, February 5th at 7:00 PM, Wallace Hall

Co-Sponsored by the parishes of St. Ignatius Loyola & St. Francis Xavier

This interactive discussion will focus on the labor issues, human coercion, and sex exploitation that are all

a part of human slavery in today’s world.

RSVP by Sunday, February 1st to AntiSlaveryRSVP@gmail.com (preferred) or call 212-288-3588.

David B. Couturier, OFM. Cap. is a Professor of Pastoral Planning and Church Management at Indiana’s Graduate Theological Foundation. He teaches in the Department of Franciscan Studies at St. Bonaventure University in

Olean, NY, and is a Professor in the Department of Theology at the Pontifical Antonianum University in Rome.

Family Mass Location ChangeTODAY

Because of an event being held in Wallace Hall, 11:00 AM Family Mass

for today will take place in the Grammar School’s McKinnon Hall.

We apologize for any inconvenience.

Catholic Schools WeekJanuary 25th – January 31st

Catholic Schools Week is an annual nat ional celebrat ion of Catholic

elementary and secondary schools and the important role they play in providing a values-added education for America’s young people.

Feeding Our Neighbors: Archdiocesan-Wide Food Drive begins today and runs through

Sunday, February 1st.Details on page 5.

PLEASE OPEN FOR PAGES 3 AND 4

Job Transition Support Group Wednesday, January 28th

10:00 AM in the Parish LoungeBringing together a group of experienced professionals

looking to secure employment, we hope to help one another in the job search process.

Please bring your resume. For more information, contact John Holewa at jfholewa@gmail.com or Christian Nolan at ctnolan59@gmail.com

You’ve notified your friends, you’ve notified your credit cards, you’ve notified your magazines.

Please don’t forget to notify your church.

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Sunday Socials Fall/Winter 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. To receive updates on IYA events and other opportunities, you can follow us on Facebook at “Ignatian Young Adults (NYC).”

IYA Knitting Group All IYAs are welcome to join us as we craft for charity. If you have questions or would like to be placed on the mailing list, contact Amy at

IYAknitting@gmail.com

IGNATIAN YOUNG ADULTS

Sunday Social Dates: Feb. 8 Feb. 22

March 8 March 22

Monday, February 9th7:00 PM in the Conference Room

A six-session support group for those who have experienced the death of a loved one will begin on Tuesday evening, January 27th, in the Parish Lounge, from 7:00 PM – 8:30 PM.

The sessions, both educational and supportive, are run by experienced facilitators.

Registration is required. See box below.

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, February 3rd – March 25th*

9:30 AM – 11:00 AMEvening Sessions: Wednesdays, February 4th – March 25th*

7:00 PM – 8:30 PM*Note: Both sessions will conclude at the evening meeting

on Wednesday, March 25th

What does it offer?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.

EMMAUS BEREAVEMENT SUPPORT GROUP

MEETING CHRIST IN PRAYER

For information and/or to register for either theEmmaus Bereavement Support Group or Meeting

Christ in Prayer, please contact Sr. Kathryn King at the Parish House or email kingk@saintignatiusloyola.org

Bridge with BoomersMonday, January 26th

1:00 PM – 3:00 PM Meeting Room

Join us for a friendly game of bridge in the afternoon.No need to bring your own partner or cards.

All levels of expertise are welcome. “Bridge is too important to take seriously.” – Oscar Wilde

BOOMERS & BEYOND

is an inter-parish social and community service organization

for Catholics who are over 50.

Interested in becoming Catholic? Call 212-288-3588 or email church@stignatiusloyola.org

Worship the Lord in the Beauty of Holiness:Music and Worship at St. Ignatius Loyola

with K. Scott Warren & the St. Ignatius Loyola Music StaffCome explore how music inspires and

deepens our worship and our spiritual lives.

All Lay Ministers at the Church of St. Ignatius Loyola are invited to attend.

Continental breakfast will be available beginning at 9:15 AM.

Lunch will also be provided.Space is limited.

To register online, scan the QR code at left with your smartphone or visit

http://tinyurl.com/January2015Enrichment

Contact layministersenrichment@gmail.com with questions.

LAY MINISTERS’ ENRICHMENT

Saturday, January 31st9:30 AM – 3:30 PM

Wallace Hall

More than 10,000 New Yorkers are currently waiting for a life-saving transplant... in other words, they are waiting for a chance to live. New York ranks 49th out of 50 states with regard to the percentage of residents registered as organ

donors. New York ranks 3rd in the country in people waiting for organ donations, yet only 23% of New Yorkers are registered organ donors.

The Roman Catholic Church has long supported organ and tissue donation. In this context, donation is seen as an opportunity for individuals to foster a culture that values life.

Learn more about becoming a donor by visiting the New York Organ Donor website: http://www.donatelifeny.org/

Copies of the brochure Organ and Tissue Donation: A Catholic Perspective are available in the Narthex and at the Parish House.

Announced Masses and Readings for the Week

Monday, January 26th(St. Timothy & St. Titus)2 Timothy 1:1–8 Psalm 98 Mark 3:22–30 8:30 MEM Emil Wittek12:10 MEM Sheila Lane 5:30 MEM Michael Scanlon Sample Tuesday, January 27th(Third Tuesday in Ordinary Time)Hebrews 10:1–10 Psalm 40 Mark 3:31–35 8:30 MEM Mae Rooney12:10 MEM George Terriberry 5:30 MEM John Manning, Sr. Wednesday, January 28th(St. Thomas Aquinas) Hebrews 10:11–18 Psalm 110 Mark 4:1–20 8:30 MEM John & Nora Reilly12:10 MEM Margaret Phelan 5:30 MEM Wilson J. SweeneyThursday, January 29th(Third Thursday in Ordinary Time)Hebrews 10:19–25 Psalm 24 Mark 4:21–25 8:30 MEM Rita & Peter Gallagher12:10 LVG Josephine Stigliano 5:30 MEM Eira Toral-Sukhra FamilyFriday, January 30th(Third Friday in Ordinary Time)Hebrews 10:32–39 Psalm 37 Mark 4:26–34 8:30 MEM Thomas F. Regan12:10 MEM Hilda Handal 5:30 MEM William PowersSaturday, January 31st(St. John Bosco) Hebrews 11:1–2, 8–19 Luke 1 Mark 4:35–41 8:30 MEM Rose SchultzSunday, February 1st(Fourth Sunday in Ordinary Time)Deuteronomy 18:15–20 Psalm 951 Corinthians 7:32–35 Mark 1:21–28

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The Ignatian Volunteer Corps (IVC) makes a difference in the lives of people in need through service and prayerful reflection.

Relying on their experience, IVC volunteers are older adults who serve in community agencies and schools as tutors, counselors, legal advisors, business consultants, nurses and teachers. They are men and women for others who seek to develop and enrich their own spiritual lives through individual and communal reflection in the tradition of St. Ignatius Loyola. For more information about IVC, visit IVCUSA.org or

contact Mary Ellen O’Driscoll, Metro New York Area Director, at 212-924-7900 x1707.

The Jesuit Collaborative invites you to share the gift of Ignatian spirituality and the opportunity to meet interesting people who are ready to further develop

their spiritual lives. Please visit us at www.jesuitcollaborative.org

THANK YOU FOR YOUR GENEROSITY NOW

PLEASE REMEMBER US LATER! Remember St. Ignatius in Your Estate Plan.

Over the years, gifts left to the Church of St. Ignatius Loyola in wills, bequests, and memorials have helped us to continue to operate: as a place of worship, as a place to protect and teach our children, and as a caring and generous parish where parishioners may come for spiritual guidance.

If you would like information about planned giving, contact Fernando Castro, Treasurer,

at 212-288-3588 x651 or castrof@stignatiusloyola.org

PRAYER RESOURCESPray as You Go

http://www.pray-as-you-go.orgPray as You Go is a daily prayer session designed for use on your iPod or other portable MP3 player.

3-Minute Retreats http://www.loyolapress.com/3-minute-retreats-daily-

online-prayer.htmTake a short prayer break right at your computer.

Spend some time reflecting on a Scripture passage.

Calling All Singers!The volunteer choirs — Parish Community Choir, Canticum Sacrum, and Wallace Hall

Music Choir — are looking for new members. Details and schedule information can be found online at stignatiusloyola.org

Be a part of the wonderful music you hear each Sunday! For more information or to schedule an audition, email

the Music Office at music@stignatiusloyola.org

• 100% fruit juices • beans (canned or dry)• canned fish (salmon, sardines, or tuna)• canned fruits • canned meat (chicken, beef, or ham)• canned stews (chicken or beef) • canned vegetables • coffee/tea• couscous • dried fruits• dry cereal and hot cereal (farina, grits, or oatmeal) • dry milk packets

• flour/cornmeal/baking mixes• nutritional beverages (Boost, Ensure, Carnation Instant Breakfast)• nuts• pasta/noodles• peanut butter• personal care items• rice • shelf-stable milk• soy/almond/rice milk • spices• tomato sauce• vegetable soups• whole wheat crackers

STARTS TODAY!The Church of St. Ignatius Loyola

will be participating in the food drive scheduled from today through Sunday, February 1st.

Donations will go to the Community Pantry at the Church of St. Gregory the Great.

Please bring non-perishable foods to the Parish House.

While all donations are greatly appreciated, these items are especially welcome:

Every item counts! Thank you for your generosity.

Feeding Our Neighbors: Archdiocesan-Wide Food Campaign

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SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 1ST11:00 AM SOLEMN MASS

with Training Choir II and Middle School ChoirPaulus Triptych for Organ: Still be my vision

Rachmaninoff Vespers: Priidite, poklonimsia & Blazhen muzh

Vaughan Williams Rhosmedrye / The Lord My Shepherd Is

Dilworth, arr. Shine on mePaulus Triptych for Organ: Like an ever-rolling stream

7:30 PM MASSJ.S. Bach Schmücke dich, o liebe Seele (BWV 654)

Bliss It is Well with my Soulde Cabezon Tiento del Octavo Tono

CARITAS CONCERTSara Murphy & Michael Sheetz

Thursday, February 12th at 6:30 PMWallace Hall

Caritas Concerts have the appeal of the less formal 19th-century salon concerts. The evenings begin and end with light

refreshments and a chance to mingle with the performers, and intimate seating places the audience in close proximity to the music.

All proceeds will benefit the LifeWay Network. Tickets: $50

Call 212-288-2520 for 24/7 ticket ordering.Tickets can also be purchased at

www.smssconcerts.org

WALLACE HALL AVAILABLE FOR RENTALThe space is available for a variety of events including fundraisers, lectures, receptions, and formal banquet-style dinners.

For more information, contact Caroline Fernandes at 212-288-3588 or fernandesc@saintignatiusloyola.org

MUSIC

Coming in February ...LENTEN CROSS

Parishioners are invited to commit to a positive act of service, advocacy, or

prayer during the Lenten Season.Sponsored by Ignatian Social Justice.

Join Fr. Witt, Members of the Parish Staff, and Members of our Parish Ministries for

The Ignatian Way Lenten Dinner

Saturday, February 21st in Wallace Hall immediately following

the 5:30 PM Mass.

Now in its third year, the Ignatian Way Dinner is a wonderful

opportunity to come together as a Parish Community.

Won’t you join us as we begin the Lenten Season by sharing a meal and reflecting on the road we will

travel together this Lent?Dinner will consist of meatless lasagna, salad, and beverages.

Can you contribute a dessert?A limited number will be accepted. Please let us know when you RSVP.Families are encouraged to attend!

To RSVP, email IWSILSUPPER@gmail.com by Monday, February 16th.

ChurCh of St. IgnatIuS LoyoLa 980 Park Avenue at 84th Street • New York, New York 10028 • (212) 288-3588

Fax: (212) 734-3671 www.stignatiusloyola.org

Music Information: (212) 288-2520 Email: music@stignatiusloyola.org

Pastor Rev. George M. Witt, S.J.Associate Pastors Rev. William J. Bergen, S.J. Rev. Thomas H. Feely, S.J. Rev. Michael P. Hilbert, S.J.Pastoral Associates Joanne Cunneen Carly-Anne Gannon Kathryn King, F.S.P.Assisting Priests (Sunday) Rev. Philip G. Judge, S.J. Rev. James Martin, S.J. Rev. Anthony P. SooHoo, S.J.Music Ministries Scott Warren, Director Nancianne Parrella

Robert Reuter Michael Sheetz Maureen Haley Philip Anderson Sara Murphy, Administrator Staff information: on the website at music/music staff Assistant to the Pastor Diane M. BoyleAdministrative Assistant Patricia SchneiderCommunications Coordinator Elizabeth O’SullivanDirector of Facilities Czeslaw “Chester” CiupinskiAsst. to the Director of Facilities Caroline FernandesTreasurer Fernando Castro

PARISH STAFF Religious Education for Children

Ms. Carly-Anne Gannon, M.Phil., M.Ed.Director

(212) 861-4764

St. Ignatius Loyola Grammar School

Ms. Mary Larkin, Principal M.S. Ed. (Admin.), M.S. Ed. (Literacy)

48 East 84th StreetNew York, NY 10028

(212) 861-3820 Fax: (212) 879-8248

St. Ignatius Loyola Day Nursery

Ms. Theodora Crist, M.S.Executive Director240 East 84th Street

New York, NY 10028 (212) 734-6427 Fax: (212) 734-6972

Weekday Masses Monday – Friday

8:30 AM, 12:10 PM, and 5:30 PMSaturday: 8:30 AM

Masses for Next Weekend: Saturday Vigil: 5:30 PM Fr. Bergen Sunday: 8:00 AM Fr. Hilbert 9:30 AM Fr. Bergen Wallace Hall 11:00 AM Fr. Witt Solemn 11:00 AM Fr. Feely 7:30 PM Fr. Feely

Children’s Liturgy of the Word: Sundays at the 9:30 AM Mass and

the 11:00 AM Mass in Wallace Hall.Centering Prayer: Mondays at 6:30 PM

Confessions: 4:30 PM Saturday or by appointment.

Communal Penance Services are celebrated during Advent and Lent.

Baptisms: Please call Joanne Cunneen at the Parish House (212-288-3588 x632) 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 Joanne Cunneen at the Parish House

(212-288-3588 x632) 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.

World Marriage Day, February 8th, 2015: Longest Married Couple Search.

The search begins for the longest married couple in the Archdiocese of New York. To enter, couples must be sacramentally married for a minimum of 65 years and reside in the Archdiocese of New York. The longest married couple(s) will be honored on Sunday, February 8th at the 12:00 PM Mass at the Church of St. Patrick, 26 Hunter Street, Highland Mills, NY. A reception will follow. Cost: $15 per couple. A limited number of tickets are available.

For further information or reservations, contact Izabella Nagle at 646-794-3190

or izabella.nagle@archny.orgMail entries to: Family Life/Respect Life Office,

1011 First Avenue, 7th Floor, New York, NY 10022 Attn: Izabella Nagle.

Deadline for entries is Friday, January 30th.

Corpus Christi Chapter of the International Thomas Merton Society presents Between Music and Silence: Merton and the Future of Faith. Saturday, January 31st, 2:00 PM-7:00 PM. Keynote Speaker: Christopher Pramuk, Associate Professor of Theology, Xavier University, Cincinnati, OH. Corpus Christi Church, 529 West 121st Street. A Mass will be celebrated at 5:00 PM, followed by a gala reception. For more information, call 212-666-9350 or visitcorpus-christi-nyc.org/corpus-christi-chapter

Resume Clinic: Thursday, February 5th. Free private sessions will be held at St. Francis House, 135 West 31st Street, to assist unemployed individuals, as well as others facing possible layoffs, or career transitions. Volunteers will be available to assist in updating/editing resumes. Call 212-736-8500 x357 for an individual appointment. Participants should email a draft to resume@stfrancisnyc.org No walk-ins can be accepted.

Sunday Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament. Every Sunday (except the month of July) following the 12:00 PM Noon Mass and at 5:30 PM. Saint Joseph’s Church, 404 East 87th Street. An opportunity for quiet prayer and si lent adoration. All are welcome.

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