ChurCh of St. IgnatIuS LoyoLa 980 Park avenue at 84th Street •new York, new York10028 •(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 ”

As a new father, the simple act of coming home from work and walking through the front door has become a favorite new ritual.

Briefcase and any lingering grouchiness from the day are quickly shoved aside as I walk to my seven-month-old son in his bouncy chair. He looks at me for what seems like a long moment before he breaks into a broad, toothless, single-dimpled grin. Magic.

I look forward to the time when he’ll run up to me and give me a hug.

That image of a young child running toward a parent for a hug is so idealized – it’s played so frequently in commercials, films, and our mind’s eye that we may not reflect on it all that much. The act of running toward someone with abandonment and pure affection is truly remarkable. Very young children do it. But adults really don’t. Oh, sure – there may be a few hurried steps toward one another at an airport greeting after a long absence, but nothing to match the exuberance of kids when they run up to give someone a hug.

St. Luke, however, does give us a beautiful, if surprising, image of an adult running towards another with great affection in the parable of the Prodigal Son.

A wayward son has squandered his share of his father’s wealth in a foreign land. He soon ends up with nothing and is feeding pigs for a living. He decides to return home and make amends with his father so

that he might at least live as well as one of the father’s servants. The son is ashamed and he is certainly not expecting the welcome mat to be rolled out when he returns. (I never picture the son running – he’s more likely to be walking more slowly as he gets closer to home.)

But the father saw his son returning in the distance and “ran to his son, embraced him and kissed him” (Luke 15:20).

It is an act of extravagant paternal love that is at once pro-foundly moving and seemingly out of reach. Can we imagine running to embrace and kiss a child after such deep hurt and disappointment?

If you are at all like me, it’s much easier to picture yourself waiting with crossed arms and tapping foot, losing your temper and saying “I told you so” a few times, and then, perhaps, reluc-tantly forgiving. And that’s with a seven-month-old son. I can’t imagine what I’ll be like when he gets older!

As I reflect on my first Father’s Day, I pray that all who are parents remember this powerful imagery from Luke of a God who runs to us even as we have failed and disappointed Him. So, too, as our children make mistakes and occasionally disappoint us, may we run out to meet them, embrace them, and kiss them.

- Joseph Frydl St. Ignatius Loyola Parishioner

June 20, 2010 12th Sunday of the Year

A Father Who Runs to Us

Rembrandt’s Return of the Prodigal Son (c.1669)

WEDNESDAY, JUNE 23rdSociety of St. Vincent de Paul Meeting.7:00 PM. Conference Room.All are welcome.

THURSDAY, JUNE 24thScripture Reflections Group. 7:00 PM. Conference Room. Led by Fr. Robert O’Brien, S.J., of the St. Ignatius Jesuit Community. All are welcome.

THIS WEEK AT A GLANCE

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Centering Prayer: Monday, June 21st at 6:30 PM in the Parish House

On June 21st the discussion part of the Monday evening Centering Prayer meditation group will focus on begin-ner’s topics. Whether or not you attended the introduc-tory workshop in May, you are welcome to learn more about Centering Prayer and sit with us on Monday evening. On Thursdays we practice Centering Prayer without a discussion group. Both groups meet from 6:30 to 7:30 PM in the Parish House.

Ordinary Things Are Needed for

Special ChildrenThe Children’s Center at the Taconic Correctional Facility for Women provides a safe and nurturing environment for

mothers and children preparing to be reunited and for all children visiting relatives at the prison.

The Children’s Center needs:

* Arts & Crafts materials (colored pencils, crayons, markers, paints, glitter, construction paper, scrapbook materials, etc.)* Children’s books/toys/costumes (hats, capes, boas, etc.)

* Games (chess, checkers, building games, ball games, etc.)

Collection Period: Monday, June 14th through Friday, July 2nd

Please bring donations to the Parish House of St. Ignatius Loyola Church

(980 Park Avenue, between 83rd and 84th Streets.)

The Taconic Children’s Center, in Bedford Hills, NY, is a program of Hour Children (www.hourchildren.org)

and serves some 75 families every weekend. The Hour Children camp at the Center hosts 15-20 children during the week.

Registrations for 2010-2011 can be made by calling the

Parish House at 212-288-3588. Registration forms can also be

found on our website: www.stignatiusloyola.org

Religious Education for Children

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.

Beginning in the Fall, a group will meet here during the year to inquire into the Catholic faith, to come to know

Jesus through the Gospels, and to pray and to prepare for the Easter Sacraments. This process is also open to those Catholic adults who have not received the Sacraments of First Communion or Confirmation.

For more information about this process, which is called the

Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults (RCIA), contact Maureen Fullam at 212-288-3588

or email church@stignatiusloyola.org

Interested in Becoming Catholic?

Please consider making a generous gift to the Parish to help offset our costs during the summer – a time when many of us are away for long stretches, but the work of the Parish continues. The

Annual Spring Collection is the primary means by which we address this anticipated shortfall. We would be pleased to receive your donation via our website: www.stignatiusloyola.org or by hand delivering or mailing it to the Parish House.

Thank you!

A n n u a l S p r i n g C o l l e c t i o n

The final Wallace Hall Family Mass of the season will be Sunday, June 27th. The Family Mass will resume on Sunday, September 12th. Our summer Daily Mass schedule begins

on Monday, June 28th and runs through Friday, September 3rd. During this time the 12:10 PM Daily Mass is discontinued, and both the 8:30 AM and 5:30 PM Masses are celebrated in the Lady Chapel.

Summer Mass Schedule Changes

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Announced Masses and Scripture Readings for the WeekMonday, June 21st(St. Aloysius Gonzaga)2 Kings 17: 5-8, 13-15a, 18 Psalm 60 Matthew 7:1-5 8:30 MEM Julia Anne O’Donnell 12:10 MEM Rita Shannon 5:30 MEM Nathan Davidson

Tuesday, June 22nd(SS. John Fisher, Thomas More, and Paulinus of Nola)2 Kings 19:9b-11, 14-21, 31-35a, 36 Psalm 48 Matthew 7:6, 12-14 8:30 MEM Lorna Doran 12:10 MEM Thomas J. Doyle 5:30 MEM Jane Gray Gallagher

Wednesday, June 23rd(12th Wednesday in Ordinary Time)2 Kings 22:8-13; 23:1-3 Psalm 119 Matthew 7:15-20 8:30 MEM Paul Stephanz 12:10 MEM Catherine McMurray 5:30 MEM Andrew Barabas

Thursday, June 24th(Birth of St. John the Baptist)Isaiah 49:1-6 Psalm 139 Acts 13:22-26 Luke 1:57-66, 80 8:30 MEM Leo Gillespie 12:10 MEM Eugene Whyte 5:30 MEM Living & Deceased Members of the Wallace Family

Friday, June 25th(12th Friday in Ordinary Time)2 Kings 25:1-12 Psalm 137 Matthew 8:1-4 8:30 MEM Mary Margaret Farmer 12:10 MEM Rita Shannon 5:30 LVG In Thanksgiving to St. Jude & St. José Gregorio Hernandez

Saturday, June 26th(12th Saturday in Ordinary Time)Lamentations 2:2, 10-14, 18-19 Psalm 74 Matthew 8:5-17 8:30 MEM Dr. Emil Wittek

Sunday, June 27th (13th Sunday in Ordinary Time)1 Kings 19:16b, 19-21 Psalm 16 Galatians 5:1, 13-18 Luke 9:51-62

We pray for the faithful departed Kenneth Menken

May he rest in the peace of the Risen Lord

Farewell, Sona!Sona Olson came to The Church of St. Ignatius Loyola on April 1, 2002 to fill the newly-created position of Director of Facilities. Over the course of the next eight years, she directed the construction of two new offices in the Rectory, the restoration of

Wallace Hall, the restoration of the bronze doors and Sta-tions of the Cross in the Church, resetting the church steps, installing a new sidewalk, creating a garden in front of the Rectory, managing a complete renovation of the Grammar School, installing a fire alarm system and new boiler in the Day Nursery, and finally, the jewel in her crown, the restora-tion of the Church which began in the summer of 2008 and was completed in the summer of 2009. Supported by a loyal staff of employees, Sona has cared for the physical plant, managed the receptionists and coordi-nated special events. Sona leaves the complex knowing that she has managed reno-vations and restorations that will last for another 50 years. She has left her mark. We are delighted to celebrate her retire-ment and wish her well in the future. Ad multos annos, Sona!

Post-Mass Organ Recital Gabriel Dessauer, organist Sunday, July 4th following the 11:00 AM Solemn MassAcclaimed German organist Gabriel Dessauer will present an organ recital after the Solemn Mass on Sunday, July 4th, featuring works of Daniel Gawthrop, Denis Bédard, Fel ix Arndt, Leroy Anderson, Ron Goodwin, and John Philip Sousa. A collection will be taken to benefit the earthquake victims in Haiti.

Choral and organ subscriptions for the 2010-2011 Sacred Music in a Sacred Space

season are now available! The 22nd SMSS choral season features works by Handel, Beethoven, Strauss, Vivaldi, North American premieres by Viktor Kalabis and Juraj Filas, and much more. The recital series highlights our St. Ignatius

Loyola organists – Kent Tritle, Renée Anne Louprette, and Nancianne Parrella – as well as international concert organist Dong-Ill Shin, and a special Jehan Alain celebration involving members of the Choir of St. Ignatius.

Subscribe by July 31st for pre-season rates up to 20% off.

Order forms may be found in the Narthex, the Parish House, and online at www.smssconcerts.org

For questions, or to order by phone, call 212-288-2520

ChurCh of St. IgnatIuS LoyoLa 980 Park avenue at 84th Street •new York, new York10028 •(212)288-3588

Fax: (212) 734-3671 www.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 84 StreetNew York, NY 10028

(212) 861-3820 Fax: (212) 879-8248•

St. Ignatius Loyola Day Nursery

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

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

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

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. Stephen Katsouros, S.J. Rev. James Martin, S.J.Music Ministries Kent Tritle, Director Nancianne Parrella Renée Anne Louprette Robert Reuter Mary Huff Philip Anderson Erin Acheson, Administrator Staff information: on the website at music/music staffAssistant to the Pastor Diane M. BoyleAdministrative Assistant Patricia SchneiderDirector of Facilities Sona M. OlsonEvents Coordinator Emily HoltzTreasurer Fernando Castro

PARISH STAFF

Weekday Masses Monday-Friday 8:30AM,12:10PMand5:30PM

Saturday:8:30AM

Masses for Next Weekend:

SaturdayVigil:5:30PMFr.WittSunday:8:00AMFr.SooHoo9:30AM Fr.Bergen

WallaceHall11:00AMFr.SooHoo

Solemn11:00AMFr.Witt7:30PMFr.Witt

Children’s Liturgy of the Word: Sundays at the 9:30 AM Mass and the 11:00 AM Mass in Wallace Hall. Eucharistic Adoration: Fridays and First Saturdays at 9:00 AM (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.

Attention Young Adults: Join Busted Halo Editor-in-Chief Bill McGarvey as he inter-views Fr. James Martin, S.J., about Tips for Summer Spirituality. Tuesday, June 29th from 6:15-8:00 PM. St. Paul the Apostle Church, 405 West 59th Street. A Q&A period and book signing with Fr. Martin will follow the interview. Light refreshments will be served. For more information or to RSVP, call 212-265-3209, x227 or email brittany@bustedhalo.com

Fordham University’s Graduate School of Religion will host summer courses and non-credit institutes this summer. Courses include Leading a Parish to Greatness, with Fr. Tom Sweetser, and Jewish-Christian Dialogue, with Fr. Patrick Ryan, S.J., and Rabbi Cliff Librach. For more information or to register, call 718-817-4800 or visit www.fordham.edu/gre

Pilgrimage to Greece and Turkey

Fr. John Sheehan, S.J., from the Xavier Society for the Blind, will be leading a pilgrimage to Greece and Turkey from October 11-22, 2010.

The goal will be to explore some of the key sites in the world of the early Christian Church, including places where St. Paul visited and preached. Mass will be cele-brated each day. Detailed information is available by visiting:

www.xaviersocietyfortheblind.org

In addition, the Xavier Society for the Blind is sponsoring a raffle. First prize is 2 tickets for the pilgrimage, including airfare, 7 days onboard ship, most meals, and land excursions. There are only 299 tickets and the cost is $65 for 1 ticket and $100 for 2. Second prize: $1000; third prize: $500. Tickets may be purchased online at the website noted above. The drawing will take place on July 20th.