Twenty-second Sunday in Ordinary Time2 September 2012

“The Pharisees”artist unknown

Saint CeciliaP A R I S H

Please join us for Liturgy of the Hours

September Saturday the 8th at 9:00 a.m. – Morning Prayer for the Feast of the Birth of Mary

Tuesday the 11th at 6:30 p.m. – Evening Prayer Commemorating September11

October Thursday the 18th at 6:30 p.m. – Evening Prayer for the Feast of Saint Luke

Thursday the 25th at 6:30 p.m. – Commemorating the 50th Anniversary of Vatican II

November

Friday the 9th at 6:30 p.m. – Evening Prayer for the Dedication of St. John Lateran

Wednesday the 21st at 6:30 p.m. – Vigil of the Solemnity of Saint Cecilia

beginning of children's faith

formation

Children's Faith Formation will begin on Sunday, September 23 following the nine-thirty liturgy. If you have not received a Registration Form via e-mail, please contact Scott MacDonald (smac-donald@stceciliaboston.org). Our youngest class this year will be for children who are in kinder-garten and who will be entering first grade in the fall of 2013. Please note that we need bap-tismal certificates 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 on-line by visiting: www.stceci-liaboston.org/contact.html.

Ministers of the Liturgy

Saturday | 5:00 p.m.Rev. Peter Grover, OMV, celebrantCaroline Christian, lector

Sunday | 8:00 a.m.Celebrant TBDLouvere Walker, lector

Sunday | 9:30 a.m.Rev. John Unni, celebrant Nicole Benevenia, Michele Maniscalco, & Ryan McLaughlin, lectors

Sunday | 11:15 a.m.Rev. John Unni, celebrantChristopher Loh & Maggie Mastricola, lectors

today’s readings

Deuteronomy 4:1 –2, 6–8James 1:17–18, 21b–22, 27Mark 7:1–8, 14–15, 21–23

next sunday’s Readings

Isaiah 35:4-7aJames 2:1-5Mark 7:31-37

special intentions

Sunday, September 2 | 9:30 a.m.Richard Blinn, Memorial

Sunday, September 2 | 11:15 a.m.Dr. James Hyep, First Anniversary

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Prayers & Occasions

Our DeceasedPray for the eternal repose of Sergio Bru, who died this past Wednesday. Pray also for the consolation of his partner, William Shalongo. May his soul and the souls of all the faithful departed, through the mercy of God, rest in peace.

Our SickPlease pray for all our sick and for those who are in need of our prayer, especially Josephine Parker, John Saulenas, K. Champoux, Patricia Hoggard, Jennifer Serpico, Christine St. Pierre, Harold Williamson, Jessica Rivieccio, Earl Chilcote, Colonel Robert C. Tashjian, Kim Murray, Heather LoRe, Rudy Kikel, Herbert Simmons, Peggy Furey, Janice Mascia, Pamela D’Ambra, Sue Lucas, Suki Coughlin, Roberta Keenan, Bridget Spence, Annette Kulas, Sam Gowan, Rhea Rich-ard, Pil-Yun Son, Mary Yanez, Larry Buckley, M. Frances Driscoll, Ed Langlais, Bob McLaughlin, Steven Whitkens, Diana Slaton, Leo Garcia, Joe Ford, Danny Cotter, Natalia Chilcote, Amy Sweet-land, Jim Keyes, Michael Zawikowski, Cheryl Proctor, Patricia Macdonald, Elvera Dowsky, Frank Ackley, Fred Haslee, Lorraine Haslee, Robert Menson, Paul Flaherty, William Louttit, Lucie Kelly, Bro. Adam Zielonka, O.C.S.O., Amy Duarte, Karen & Rick, Phyllis Porras, Jim Lin-derman, Mark Amerault, Sr. Nuala Cotter, R.A., Kristen DeFranco Martinez, Michele Crowley Tippens, Sara Lima Santos, Joseph Driscoll, Pete Huttlinger, Anthony Simboli, Lisa Caputo, Edward Gill, Darlene McLendon, Jeanne Tibbs, Debbie Pace, Deidre Sullivan, Roosevelt Brown, Mary O’Donnell, Ginny L’Abbe, Steve Chamberlain, Matt Penchuk, Carrie Penchuk, Christy Cosgrove, Jacques Romberger, John Scaife, Maureen Sul-livan, Alyce Haley, Joe Capizzi, David Walsh, Joe Huenke, Kaylin Marcotte, Avito Pacifici, Char-lotte Egan, James Noone, Keith Plaster, Freder-ick Flather, David & Paula Fillion, Fred Maglero, Sarah Sweeney, Susan Shea, Bill Croke, Ettore Bergamaschi, Ryan Delaney, Manuela Almeida, Ilda Almeida, Joe Farrell, Ethan D’Amato, Sophie Gagnon, Earl Meyers, Kathleen A. Meehan, Anne Frenette Handly, Jan Igras, Cheryl Sabin, Trish

Mullen, Thomas Corrigan, Fernando Luis Riganti, Frank DeMare, Carmela Franchi, Little Tommy Sullivan, Kathy K., Julie Zaino, & Ruth Frost.

Today's Special CollectionThis week’s second collection supports The Catho-lic University of America (CUA) and its scholarship fund for needy students. CUA, located in Washing-ton, D.C., is the national university of the Catholic Church. Many priests and professional lay ministers throughout the US obtain their education from CUA. For more information, please visit www.cua.edu.

Congratulations, Harrison!Harrison Kay was honored last Saturday during a pre-game ceremony at Fenway Park. He was one of ten teens chosen nationally to participate in Lindos Sueños, a Red Sox program that sends American teenagers to play baseball and perform community service with peers in the Dominican Republic. Har-rison and his teammates rebuilt five homes in a vil-lage adjacent to the Red Sox Dominican Academy. Well done, Harrison!

Morning Prayer Next SaturdayNext Saturday, September 8, the Church celebrates the feast of the Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary. To commemorate this special day, we will pray Morning Prayer at nine o'clock. Following Morn-ing Prayer we will have a collation in the Parish Hall. You are invited to bring something (muffins, scones, bagels, fruit, etc.) to share.

BaptismsAt this morning's nine-thirty liturgy we celebrate baptism for Charlotte Ofelia Eng, daughter of Norman and Angela Eng and little sister of Izaac;and for Grant Benjamin Lancaster, son of Todd and Liz Lancaster and little brother of Caroline. At the eleven-fifteen liturgy we celebrate baptism for Christian Charles Garita and Gabriel Francis Garita, twin sons of Tony Garita and Kristin Remus. The Christian community welcomes you with great joy, Charlotte, Grant, Christian and Gabriel!

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For Those Returning to SchoolPray for all students and teachers who are returning to the classroom. We are looking forward to welcom-ing back our college stu-dents on Sunday, September 16 when we resume the six o'clock liturgy.

Welcome to Visitors!We extend a warm welcome to our visitors this weekend. We hope you find genuine hospitality and a vibrancy in worship during your time with us. Please join us for the coffee hour following the nine-thirty and eleven-fifteen liturgies, downstairs in the Parish Hall.

Labor DayWe pray in a special way this weekend that God may bless our labor and efforts and that all our work may begin with God's inspiration and, through him, be brought to fruition.

Weekday MassMass is celebrated each week on Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday mornings at eight o’clock.

faith day at fenway park

NEXT SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 9

You are invited to Fenway Park on Sunday September 9 for Faith Day, a FREE event where people of faith can join together to enjoy music and fellowship. The event will feature a time of worship and testi-monies by Adrian Gonzalez, Mark Melancon, Jarrod Saltalamacchia and other Red Sox players.The event will begin shortly after the conclusion of the Red Sox game (approximately 5:30 p.m.), when Gate D (cor-ner of Yawkey Way and Van Ness Street), will open to welcome guests. Rsvp by September 1 by e-mailing faithday@redsox.com.

english teacher wanted

EduBoston, an organization that supports high school students from China enrolled at Catholic high schools throughout Greater Boston, is looking for an after school English teacher for their students at Archbish-op Williams High School in Braintree, MA. The posi-tion is for the entire school year from 2:30-4:30 each day. Prior English teaching experience is preferred but not required. Interested candidates should e-mail their resumes to Sean Leary, EduBoston General Man-ager, at edubostonseanl@gmail.com.

mother’s helper wanted

Mother’s helper wanted for Monday through Thursday mornings, 7:00—9:30 and Wednesday and Thursday afternoons, 1:30—6:30. Candidate must have a valid drivers license and have access to public transporta-tion. Responsibilities would include picking children up from school, giving them dinner, taking them to after school activities, baths, etc. For more informa-tion, please contact Sherine at sherineandgeorge@yahoo.com or at (617) 519-5176.

new choir members wanted

We are looking for 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. Please stop by and see Richard Clark after Mass, call him at (617) 536–4548, or e–mail him at rclark@stceciliabos-ton.org. We look forward to hearing from you!

save the date!

Saint Rose School in Chelsea is commemorating their 140th anniversary with a gala celebration on Saturday evening, September 29 from six to nine o’clock. The evening will include cocktails, hors d’oeuvres, and a silent auction/raffle. Our parishioner, Caitlin Keeton, is the principal of Saint Rose School, so let’s show our support for Caitlin and the good work she and her staff do for the families of Saint Rose Parish. Be sure to watch the bulletin for more information about online ticket sales.

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volunteering at pine street inn

Our parish has committed to volunteering at the Pine Street Men’s Inn one night a month throughout 2012. Because of our proximity to the shelter, we often are assigned evenings that are difficult for the Inn’s other groups to fill. This month we will be at the Men’s Inn on Saturday, September 8. There are eight slots open for volunteer parishioners to assist in feeding the poor at Pine Street Men’s Inn. We will be interacting with the agency’s clients at Pine Street by plating meals in a cafeteria-style setting at the shelter. If you would like to join us from 4:45 to 6:30 p.m. on Harrison Avenue in the South End, please contact Mark Lippolt at mlippolt@hammondre.com for more information. Some parking is available at the shelter. In your e-mail, please let us know if you can help with carpooling.

drivers needed

Each month parishioners have the opportunity to pick up donated meat, dairy products, and produce from a South Shore supermarket and baked goods from Whole Foods and deliver it to Catholic Charities’ Haitian Multi-Service Center in Dorchester along with the packaged food items donated at Saint Cecilia. This vital ministry takes place on Sunday mornings at seven-thirty and can be completed in time to attend the nine-thirty parish Mass. We need four cars each time we deliver to Catholic Charities. Here are our upcoming dates:

September 2 (Labor Day Weekend)• September 16• September 30•

If you have a car and are interested in volunteering, please contact Mark Lippolt at mlippolt@hammondre.com.

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ANNUAL SPAGHETTI DINNER TO BENEFIT THE WOMEN'S LUNCH PLACE

Our friends at The Women's Lunch Place will be hold-ing their Annual Spaghetti Dinner on Friday, October 26th. The Spaghetti Dinner is The Women's Lunch Place's signature fall event. The event is dedicated to raising critical funds that support the daily operations of the organization. Last year more than $300,000 was raised to support the WLP's meals and advocacy programs. Saint Cecilia parishioners who volunteer in the shelter monthly will be one of six groups honored at this year's event. Tickets for the event, which takes place at the Copley Fairmont Hotel, are $250 each. If you're interested in joining the Saint Cecilia table at this event, please contact Mark Lippolt at mlippolt@hammondre.com.

LECTURE AT BOSTON COLLEGE

AN ARCHBISHOP’S PERSPECTIVE ON HANDING ON THE FAITH

Monday, October 1 | 4:30 p.m.

Presenter | The Most Rev. Harry J. Flynn

Location | Gasson Hall, Room 100, Chestnut Hill Campus

As part of The Church in the 21st Century Center’s Episcopal Visitor Program, the Most Rev. Harry J. Flynn, Archbishop Emeritus of the Archdiocese of St. Paul and Minneapolis, shares his reflections on hand-ing on the faith in the 21st century, drawn from more than 20 years of experience as a bishop. To register, e-mail church21@bc.edu.

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saint cecilia is being honored

PARISH SELECTED AS WINNER OF PRESERVATION ACHIEVEMENT AWARD

Saint Cecilia Parish has been selected as a winner of a Preservation Achievement Award from the Boston Preservation Alliance in the category of Rehabilita-tion/Restoration of a Religious Property. The Pres-ervation Achievement Awards will be presented on Wednesday, October 3 at 5:30 p.m. at the Paramount Center, 559 Washington Steet. A reception will follow the ceremony. Tickets for this event are $50.00. To purchase tickets, please visit: www.bostonpreserva-tion.org. Be sure to save this date and purchase a ticket to join in the celebration!

dinner in celebration of the priesthood

On Wednesday, September 26 at five-thirty, the Archdiocese of Boston will host the third annual dinner in Celebration of the Priesthood at the Seaport World Trade Center. The proceeds of this event will directly ben-efit the Clergy Funds, which supports the health, financial and retirement benefits of the nearly 700 active and senior priests in the Archdiocese of

Boston. The dinner is an opportunity to honor the many beloved priests who serve or have served in our parishes, schools, and communities throughout the Archdiocese. It also raises needed revenue for the Clergy Funds, which provide for the health, welfare, and retirement benefits of all our active and senior priests in the Archdiocese. Last year’s event brought together over 1,200 attendees and raised $1 million in support of the needs of the hundreds of diocesan priests who have dedicated their lives in service to God and His Church.

Tickets for the event can be purchased for $375 each and all sponsorship opportunities are listed at www.CelebrationOfThePriesthood.org. For more informa-tion, please contact Arlene Dubrowski at events@rcab.org or (617) 779-3733.

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AN EVENING WITH FATHER GREG BOYLE

Friday, October 26 | 7:00 p.m.

Presenter | Gregory Boyle, SJ

Location | Saint Cecilia Parish Pastoral Center

We are excited to announce that Father Greg Boyle will be with us on October 26 to share his reflections on community and the sacredness of life through the lens of Igna-tian spirituality, drawn from more than 20 years of work with formerly gang-involved and re-

cently incarcerated men and women in Los Angeles.

A member of the Society of Jesus, Father Greg has taught at Loyola High School in Los Angeles; was chaplain in the Islas Marias Penal Colony in Mexico and at Folsom Prison, and worked with Christian Base Communities in Cochabamba, Bolivia. He was ap-pointed pastor of Dolores Mission Church in the Boyle Heights neighborhood of Los Angeles in 1986 where he served through 1992. Father Greg is founder and executive director of Homeboy Industries, which is now the largest gang intervention, re-hab, and re-entry program in the United States.

Father Greg is the author of Tattoos on the Heart: The Power of Boundless Compassion. His debut book has been honored by SCIBA (Southern California Indie Booksellers Association), Pen USA, Publishers Weekly, and Goodreads Choice Awards. He has received nu-merous honorary degrees, awards and recognitions including the Civic Medal of Honor, the California Peace Prize, Humanitarian of the Year from Bon Ap-petit Magazine, and in 2011 was inducted into the California Hall of Fame. He has served on the State Commission for Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention, The National Youth Gang Center Board and the Attorney General’s Defending Childhood Task Force.

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By JAMES MARTIN, SJ

The Lazy Paralytic

1. When Jesus returned to Capernaum after some days, it was reported that he was at his home. 2. So many gathered around that there was no longer room for them, not even in front of the door; and he was speaking the word to them. 3. Then some people came, bringing to him a paralyzed man, car-ried by four of them. 4. And when they could not bring him to Jesus because of the crowd, they removed the roof above him; and after having dug through it, they let down the mat on which the paralytic lay. 5. When Jesus saw this he grew an-gry, "Why did you wreck my roof? Do you have any idea how much that cost to install? Do you know how many tables and chairs I had to make in my carpentry shop to pay for that roof? The reeds alone cost five talents. I had them carted in from Bethany." 6. The disciples had never seen Jesus so angry about his pos-sessions. He continued, "This house is my life." The disciples fell silent. 7. "It's bad enough that you trash my private property, now you want me to heal you?" said Jesus, "And did you not see the stone walls around this house?" "Yes," said the man's friends. "Are these not the stone walls native to the Land of Galilee? 8. "No," Jesus answered. "This is a gated community. How did you get in?" The man's friends grew silent. 9. Then Jesus turned to the paralytic and said, "Besides, can't you take care of your own health problems? I'm sure that you're family can care for you, or maybe the syna-gogue." 10. "No, Lord," answered the man's friends. "There is no one. His injuries are too severe. To whom else can we go?" 11. "Well, not me," said Jesus. "What would happen if I provided free health care for every-one? That would mean that people would not only get

lazy, but they would take advantage of the system. 12. Besides, look at me: I'm healthy. And you know why? Because I worked hard for my money." The paralyzed man then grew sad and he addressed Jesus. "But I did work, Lord," said the para-lytic. "But an accident ren-dered me paralyzed." "Yes," said the man's friends. "He worked very hard." 13. "Well," said Jesus, "That's just part of life, isn't it?" "Then what am I to do, Lord?" said the paralytic. "I don't know. Why don't you sell your mat?" 14. All in the crowd then grew sad. "Actually, you know what you can do?" said Jesus. "You can reimburse me for my roof. Or I'll sue." And all

were amazed. 15. "We have never seen anything like this," said the crowd.

The Very Poorly Prepared Crowd

1. The day was drawing to a close, and the twelve apostles came to Jesus and said, "Send the crowd away, so that they may go into the surrounding vil-lages and countryside, to lodge and get provisions; for we are here in a deserted place." 2 But Jesus said to them, "Why not give them something to eat?" They said, 'We have no more than five loaves and two fish -- unless we are to go and buy food for all these people. 3 For there were about five thousand men. And Jesus said to his disciples, "You know what? You're right. Don't waste your time and shekels. It would be positively immoral for you to give away your hard-earned salaries for these people. They knew full well that they were coming to a deserted place, and should have relied on themselves to bring more food. As far as I'm concerned, it's every five thousand men for themselves." 4. The disciples were astonished by

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this teaching. "But Lord," said Thomas. "The crowd will go hungry." Jesus was amazed at his hard-head-edness. "That's not my problem, Thomas. Better that their stomachs are empty than they become overly dependent on someone in authority to provide loaves and fishes for them. Where will it end? Will I have to feed them everyday?" "No, Lord," said Thomas, "Just today. When they are without food. When they have eaten their fill, they will be healthy, and so able to listen to your word and learn from you." Jesus was grieved at Thomas's answer. "It is written: There's no such thing as a free lunch." So taking the five loaves and the two fish, he looked up to heaven, and took one loaf and one fish for himself, and gave the rest to the twelve, based on their previously agreed-upon per diem. But he gave none to the very poorly pre-pared crowd because they needed to be taught a les-son. So Jesus ate and was filled. The disciples some-what less so. What was left over was gathered up and saved for Jesus's next meal, should he grow hungry. The very poorly prepared crowd soon dispersed.

The Rich and Therefore Blessed Young Man

1. As Jesus was setting out on a journey, a man ran up to him and knelt before him, and asked, "Good Teacher, what shall I do to inherit eternal life?" 2. And Jesus said to him, "What have you done so far?" 3. And he said to Him, "Well I was born into a wealthy family, got into a good school in Galilee because my parents donated a few thousand talents, and have a high-paying job in the Roman treasury managing risk." 4. Looking at him, Jesus felt a love for him, for the rich young man was blessed, and said to him, "One thing you lack: A bigger house in a gated community in Tiberias. Buy that and you'll be all set. And make sure you get a stone countertop for the kitchen. Those are really nice." The disciples were amazed. 5. Peter asked him, "Lord, shouldn't he sell all his possessions and give it to the poor?" Jesus grew angry. "Get behind me, Satan! He has earned it!" Peter protested, "Lord," he said, "Did this man not have an unjust advantage? What about those who are not born into wealthy families, or who do not have the ben-efit of a good education, or live in the poorer areas of Galilee, like Nazareth, your own home town?" 6. "Well," said Jesus, "first of all, that's why I left Naza-reth. There were too many poor people always asking for charity. They were as numerous as the stars in the sky, and they annoyed me. Second, once people start spending again, like this rich young man, the Galilean

economy will inevitably grow, and eventually it will all trickle down to the poor. Blessed are those who are patient! But giving the money away, especially if he can't write it off, is a big fat waste." The disciples' amazement knew no bounds. "But Lord, what about the Scriptures that tell us to care for the widow, for orphans, for the poor, for the sick, for the refugee? What about all the many passages about justice?" 7. "Those are metaphors," said Jesus. "Don't take every-thing so literally."

Originally published in America Magazine.

AN EASY WAY TO HELP KIDS ACROSS MASSACHUSETTS

CAN YOU SPONSOR LETITIA OR VOLUNTEER ON RIDE DAY, SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 29?

The Rodman Ride for Kids is taking place on Saturday, September 29. On that day, more than 1,200 cyclists will ride in a 25, 50, or 100 mile non-competitive cycling tour to raise over $9 million for kids.

One of our parishioners, Letitia Howland, will be rid-ing the 25-mile route to raise money for the Robert F. Kennedy Children’s Action Corps, which provides resi-dential, educational, and community based services to kids across the Commonwealth. If you’d like to sponsor Letitia, you can find her after Mass or e–mail her at lhowland@rfkchildren.org. You can also make a donation by going to www.RFK.kintera.org/2012 and clicking on “Sponsor a Participant”. When the new window opens, enter Letitia’s name and follow the prompts from there. RFK Children’s Action Corps is also looking for volunteers for Ride Day. Both regis-tration volunteers and cheerers are needed. If you would like to help out please contact Kady Pecorella at kpecorella@rfkchildren.org or call (617) 227–4183 for more information.

If you’d like to learn more about the Ride for Kids or are interested in forming a team through your work-place or cycling club please contact Kady Pecorella at kpecorella@rfkchildren.org or call (617) 227–4183.

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Parish RESOURCESParish Office & Mailing Address18 Belvidere Street, Boston, MA 02115Hours | Monday–Friday, 9:00 a.m.–6:00 p.m.Phone | 617 536 4548Fax | 617 536 1781E-mail | info@stceciliaboston.orgWebsite | www.stceciliaboston.org

Parish StaffRev. John J. Unni, Pastor, junni@stceciliaboston.orgMark Donohoe, Pastoral Associate for Administration, mdonohoe@stceciliaboston.orgScott J. MacDonald, Director of Faith Formation and Leadership Development, smacdonald@stceciliaboston.orgRichard J. Clark, Director of Music andOrganist, rclark@stceciliaboston.orgMaureen Sullivan, Administrative Assistant to the Pastor, msullivan@stceciliaboston.orgGenevieve Fiorente, Office Administrative Assistant

Assisting ClergyRev. Thomas Gariepy, CSCRev. Peter Grover, OMVRev. James Shaughnessy, SJRev. George Winchester, SJ

Schedule for LiturgyWednesdays During Lent | 6:00 p.m.Wednesday, Thursday, & Friday | 8:00 a.m.Lord’s Day | Sat 5:00 p.m.; Sun 8:00, 9:30, and 11:15.Holy Days | 8:00 a.m. and 6:30 p.m.

ReconciliationBy appointment at any time and Wednesday evenings from 6:30—8:00 during Lent.

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. For more information, please contact Mark Donohoe.

Baptism for InfantsInfant baptism is celebrated on the first Sunday of the month. For more information, please contact Mark Donohoe.

Faith Formation for ChildrenTo register your child for our Faith Formation Program, please contact Scott MacDonald in the parish office.

MarriageCouples who wish to prepare for marriage should contact Mark Donohoe in the parish office at least six months in advance.

Care of the SickTo 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 FuneralsThe parish is prepared to celebrate the Vigil (wake) in the church. Please contact the parish office for more information.

Child Abuse Prevention (CAP) TeamThe 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), Ginny DiSanto (gin250boston@gmail.com) or Peg Quilty (nursempeg@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 DiseaseIf 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 ChurchThe 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 DisabledThe church is accessible by elevator.

ParkingReduced-rate parking (maximum of three hours) is available Sundays at the Prudential Center parking garage, LAZ Parking (53 Belvidere Street), and at the Hilton Boston Back Bay. Please bring your parking ticket to church for validation before returning to the garage.

Joining Our CommunityWe’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 gathering space. No matter what your background, please know that you are always welcome at Saint Cecilia.