January 1, 2012 Solemnity of the Blessed Virgin Mary

ChurCh of St. IgnatIuS LoyoLa 980 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 ”

Educating Young People in Justice and Peace

Forty five years ago, following his encyclical Pacem in Terris (Peace on Earth), Pope John XXIII designated January 1st World Day of Peace. In calling atten-

tion to peace on the first day of the year, Pope John hoped to inspire us to reflect on peace as a gift from Christ to the human community and to call all people to concrete action on behalf of peace.

Subsequent Popes have used the occasion to call the leaders of the world as well as the faithful to various aspects of Catholic Social Doctrine. Papal statements have addressed such topics as the United Nations, human rights, labor unions, economic devel-opment, peace in the Holy Land, and terrorism.

The focus for the World Day of Peace in 2012 is “Educating Young People in Justice and Peace,” making this the fourth time that the World Day of Peace has been linked to youth. Pope Benedict high-lights two needs regarding youth and peace. The first is the formative role of parents, guardians, teachers, and mentors. The second is the need to both l isten to and enhance the role of new generations in developing a common good based on justice and peace in which human rights can be expressed and realized.

Pax Christi New York has long supported the need to educate young people for peace. Children in this culture are saturated with violence in their neighborhoods, on TV, movies, computer games, and videos, in school, and sometimes even in their homes. Studies by the American Psychological Association indicate that the average child in this culture witnesses 8,000 murders and 100,000 acts of violence before even finishing elementary school. Pax Christi Metro New York has developed a fifteen-session program designed to teach young people positive, creative approaches to the conflicts they face each day. From Conflict to Common Ground instructs students in the methodology of peacemaking and places conflict resolution in a Christian context.

Non-violent conflict resolution grows out of the Christian tradition. Pax Christi’s program explores topics such as the nature of conflict, perceptions and misperceptions of conflict, responses to conflict, assertive communica t ion sk i l l s, ac t ive l i s t en ing , s t eps to conflict resolution, forgiveness, and meditation as a resource for peacemaking. Pax Christi facilitators train teachers to present a program to students that can be integrated into religion or social studies curricula. The

entire program gives concrete shape to the efforts at promoting peace among youth.

Pope Benedict XVI a lso addresses policymakers of the world. He notes that there is no peace without justice. The importance and potential of the global “spring-time” beginning in the Arab world and spreading to Europe and North America through the “Occupy” movements is not lost on the Pope. He recognizes the potential of youth to participate in something larger than themselves that changes the world.

He stresses the duty of the present generation to prepare future generations for a new world, a world whose promise and hope will be found through the young.

A future generation, formed for justice and peace, who believe in Jesus Christ as the One who “makes all things new,” is the true hope for the world. The Pope calls on world leaders responsible for public policy and economic institutions to work for the creation of structures, laws, and environments permeated with a deep sense of the dignity of the human person. Hopefully, this will enable future generations to find decent employment, education, health care, and housing, all of which are necessary for forming a civilized culture of peace. Education without reformed institutions will not suffice!

Sr. Kathryn King, F.S.P.Pastoral Associate

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Shelter Volunteers Urgently Needed!We are in great need of volunteers to stay overnight with our shelter guests. The shelter runs every other weekend (Friday-Saturday-Sunday nights) from November through April. We serve 12 women each evening. These women rely on us, and we are relying on you. Please consider whether you feel called to participate in this ministry. It is very

rewarding and serves a great need. For more details, and to volunteer,

please contact Chris Halem at chrishalem@yahoo.com or 917-494-7301

WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 4thSociety of St. Vincent de Paul Meeting.

7:00 PM. Conference Room. All are welcome!

THURSDAY, JANUARY 5thGod’s Club. 3:00 – 5:00 PM. Parish House.

A place for children 3–5 years of age and their parents or caregivers to enrich their faith

through art, stories, and songs.

Scripture Reflections Group. 7:00 PM. Conference Room. Led by Fr. Robert O’Brien, S.J.,

of the Murray-Weigel Jesuit Community in the Bronx. All are welcome.

THIS WEEK AT A GLANCE

Sunday Socials Winter Schedule The IYA hosts socials for young adults

(ages 21-39) in Wallace Hall from

September through June following the

Sunday evening 7:30 PM Mass.To receive updates on IYA events and other

opportunities, please sign up for our email list at http://tinyurl.com/IgnatianYoungAdults and follow us on Facebook at “Ignatian Young Adults (NYC)”

Finding God in All ThingsFinding God

in the Workplacewith Vince Buzzeo

and Joan McGovern Sunday, January 8th

6:00 PM in the Parish Lounge.All young adults are welcome to attend!

To register, email Fr. SooHoo, SJ atsoohooa@stignatiusloyola.org

Sunday Social Dates: Jan. 8 Feb. 19 Mar. 4 Jan. 22 Mar. 18

IGNATIAN YOUNG ADULTS

THE 2011 ANNUAL COLLECTION

Thank you to those who have contributed to this appeal.

At present, the total stands at $327,480. The Annual Collection is very important to the financial

well-being of our Parish. If you have not yet made a donation,

there are several ways to do so: • by check • through ParishPay (accessible via www.stignatiusloyola.org) • by credit card

(please contact Mary Reed, Director of Development, at 646-981-2632)

Thank you!

Now Available: Roman Missal CDsRecorded by the Choir of St. Ignatius Loyola, this CD is designed to assist in learning the

new sung responses in conjunction with the Revised Roman Missal.

Available at the Parish House at no cost.1 per family, please.

The Parish House will be closed

Monday, January 2nd

in observance of the New Year holiday.

One Mass will be celebrated at 8:30 AM in the Lady Chapel.

Special Collection at all Masses next weekend,

January 7th and 8th:Catholic Communications

Campaign and the Catholic University of America.

Thank you in advance for your generosity!

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Sunday, January 15th at 6:00 PM in the Meeting RoomInaugural Meet & Greet

Interested in meeting other parishioners in their 40s for fellowship, charity work, and social gatherings?

A new group is being formed here at St. Ignatius to bridge the gap between the Ignatian Young Adults and Boomers & Beyond. An inaugural “meet and greet” is planned for Sunday, January 15th in the Parish House Meeting Room. Please join us at 6:00 PM to discuss ways in which to grow this new ministry.

Announced Masses and Readings for the WeekMonday, January 2nd(St. Basil the Great and Gregory Nazianzen)1 John 2:22-28 Psalm 98 John 1:19-28 8:30 MEM Frank James Tenca

Tuesday, January 3rd(Most Holy Name of Jesus) 1 John 2:29 – 3:6 Psalm 98 John 1:29-34 8:30 MEM Lillian Rogoz12:10 MEM Henry Sirico 5:30 MEM Dolorita Wallace

Wednesday, January 4th(St. Elizabeth Ann Seton)1 John 3:7-10 Psalm 98 John 1:35-42 8:30 MEM Patrick Murphy 12:10 MEM Mona Corrigan 5:30 MEM George Caruso

Thursday, January 5th(St. John Neumann) 1 John 3:11-21 Psalm 100 John 1:43-51 8:30 MEM Mona Corrigan 12:10 MEM The Meehan Family 5:30 MEM Haybat Rolani

Friday, January 6th (St. André Bessette)1 John 5:5-13 Psalm 147 Mark 1:7-11 8:30 MEM Martin J. O’Brien 12:10 MEM Clive Charrington 5:30 MEM Dolores O’Neill Ventura

Saturday, January 7th(St. Raymond of Peñafort)1 John 5:14-21 Psalm 149 John 2:1-11 8:30 MEM Caroline Choix

Sunday, January 8th(The Epiphany of the Lord) Isaiah 60:1-6 Psalm 72 Ephesians 3:2-3a, 5-6 Matthew 2:1-12

40s & FABULOUSMander Organ Recital Series:

International Concert ArtistCHRISTOPHER HOULIHAN

Sunday, January 22nd 4:00 PM

Program:JOHANN SEBASTIAN BACH:

Passacaglia and Fugue in C minor, BWV 582MAURICE RAVEL:

Vocalise in the Form of a Habanera (arr. Christopher Houlihan)FRANZ LISZT:

Fantasy and Fugue on “Ad Nos, Ad Salutarem Undam”Additional works by Saint-Saëns and Vierne

Tickets are $20, or $15 for students and seniors, and are available in the Parish House, online at

www.smssconcerts.org or by calling 212-288-2520.

MUSIC

For more information, please join the 40s & Fabulous @ St. Ignatius Loyola group on Facebook at http://tinyurl.com/40sandfabulous or send an email to 40sandfabulous@gmail.com

LAY MINISTERS’ ENRICHMENT

Living Our Vocations: God’s Will, Our Desires

What a helpful insight when we see what God wants for us

is the same as what we want for ourselves – our true selves being found and shared!

Saturday, January 28th9:30 AM – 3:00 PM in Wallace Hall

Speaker:Rev. James Hederman, S.J.

Vocation Promoter for the New England, New York, and Maryland Jesuit Provinces

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

Continental breakfast and lunch will be provided. The program will conclude with Mass.

Registration is limited (first-come, first-served) and closes on Monday, January 23rd. Please register online

at http://jan2012enrichment.eventbrite.comFr. Ugo can be reached at 212-288-3588

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

Religious Education for Children

Joanne Cunneen, M.A., M.S. Director

(212) 861-4764

St. Ignatius Loyola Grammar School

Ms. Mary Larkin, M.S. Ed.Principal

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

Children’s Liturgy of the Word: Sundays at the 9:30 AM Mass and the 11:00 AM Mass in Wallace Hall. Eucharistic Adoration: First Saturdays at 9:00 AM in the Lady Chapel. Centering Prayer: Mondays and Thursdays at 6:30 PM

Confessions: 5:00 PM Saturday or by appointment. Communal Penance Services are celebrated during Advent and Lent.

Baptisms: Please call Joanne Cunneen at the Parish House 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 to begin preparation for Marriage, normally one year in advance.

Visits to the Sick: Please contact the Parish House between 9:00 AM-9:00 PM.

Pastor Rev. George M. Witt, S.J.Pastoral Associates Joanne Cunneen Kathryn King, F.S.P.Associate Pastors Rev. William J. Bergen, S.J. Rev. James L. Dugan, S.J. Rev. Ugo R. Nacciarone, S.J. Assisting Priests (Sunday) Rev. Philip G. Judge, S.J. Rev. James Martin, S.J. Rev. Anthony P. SooHoo, S.J.Music Ministries Scott Warren, Interim Director Nancianne Parrella Robert Reuter Mary Huff Michael Sheetz Philip Anderson Sara Murphy, Administrator Staff information: on the website at music/music staffDirector of Development Mary ReedAssistant to the Pastor Diane M. BoyleAdministrative Assistant Patricia SchneiderDirector of Facilities/ Events Coordinator Czeslaw “Chester” CiupinskiTreasurer Fernando Castro

PARISH STAFF

Choral Vespers for the Solemnity of the Epiphany

Sunday, January 8th at 4:00 PMA service with Gregorian chant, antiphons,

psalms, lessons, motets, hymns, and organ music.Music by Bach, Palestrina, Victoria, and Walcha.

The Choir of Corpus Christi ChurchLouise Basbas, Director of MusicPreacher: Rev. Joel Warden, C.O.

Administrator, Oratory Church of St. Boniface, Brooklyn

A freewill offering will be received. For more information, call 212-666-9350

or www.corpus-christi-nyc.org

March for Life in Washington, DC Join others from the NY Archdiocese on Monday, January 23rd, to pray and publicly witness with hundreds of thousands from throughout the United States. A Manhattan bus will be leaving from Sacred Heart of Jesus Church, 457 West 51st Street. Mass at 6:15 AM, depart at 7:00 AM. Cost: $40.

For further information and to register, call Sr. Shirley at 212-371-1011, x3195 or

email Sr.ShirleyAnn@archny.org

Weekday Masses Monday–Friday 8:30 AM, 12:10 PM and 5:30 PM

Saturday: 8:30 AM

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

SAVE THE DATE!February 2nd-5thMen’s Retreat

St. Ignatius Retreat House Manhasset, NY

directed by Rev. Ugo Nacciarone, S.J.

A 3-day retreat for men focusing on the Spiritual Exercises of St. Ignatius.The Scripture tells us we are made in the

image of God. But what does this mean? How do I recognize this image in myself, and how do I project it to others? In other

words, how do I live out the image?

Cost: $390 (incls. private room and all meals) For information and reservations

call Terri at 516-621-8300 x15 www.inisfada.net