Upcoming Events
Lenten Retreat: Meeting Christ in Prayer
Location: Parish Lounge
Wednesdays, February 29th to April 25th 7:00 PM to 8:30 PM
Morning sessions are also available, from 9:30 to 11:00 AM
“Meeting Christ in Prayer” is an eight-week program of spiritual renewal based on the Spiritual Exercises of St. Ignatius. It is a fresh opportunity to encounter Jesus Christ, to grow in knowledge and understanding of Him, to imitate His love and to renew one’s participation in His risen life. Because the process is specifically designed for parishes, it offers a guided approach to spiritual renewal through weekly faith sharing groups with experienced facilitators. Each weekly gathering includes a guided meditation, faith sharing and orientation for the prayer of the following week. Open to both beginners in the spiritual journey and those committed to a prayer life for years, the commitment of participants is: a brief prayer in the morning, daily personal prayer of 30 minutes, and an “examen” or review of the day in the evening.
Cost: $30 to cover materials. Scholarships are available.
If you have any questions about the program, or to register, please contact Sr. Kathryn King at kingk@stignatiusloyola.org or 212-288-3588.
Registration deadline: Wednesday, February 14th. When registering, please indicate the morning or evening session.
To download additional information and instructions regarding Meeting Christ in Prayer
Ignatian Young Adult Winter Retreat 2012
Location: Jogues Retreat House, Cornwall, NY
Living from the Inside Out
Led by Sr. Vivienne Joyce, SC and Fr. Anthony P. SooHoo, SJ
Friday, February 24th - Sunday, February 26th
Cost: $150.00.
The theme for this year’s IYA Retreat is Living from the Inside Out. It is an opportunity for young adults in their 20’s and 30’s to reconnect with God as we explore what it means to be Catholic in today’s world. If you are new to Ignatian spirituality or you wish to deepen your own spiritual life, come and join us for this weekend of prayer, reflection, and sharing.
The retreat will begin on Friday evening and conclude with Mass on Sunday morning.
For more information, or to RSVP, please email Fr. SooHoo at soohooa@stignatiusloyola.org by Monday, February 13th.
To download additional details about the 2012 IYA Retreat,
Caregivers Support Group
If you are a caregiver for a friend or relative with a chronic or acute illness, we need your thoughts in shaping a new program for caregivers.
If you are interested and willing to have a brief phone conversation about this ministry, please call Sr. Kathryn King at 212-288-3588.
Your input is critical and will be much appreciated.
ISJ Postcard Campaign for Habitat for Humanity
Location: Church Narthex
February 4th and 5th, after all Masses.
Sponsored by Ignatian Social Justice.
“Coming Home”: These words conjure up very personal sentiments for each of us. Home is a place to gather and celebrate with family and friends. It is a place to be contemplative and to rest from the demands of our daily lives. It is something that should be accessible to everyone.
In 2012, Habitat For Humanity-NYC remains committed to promoting affordable housing and financial stability for all New Yorkers. Each year we gather as a community of faith here in God’s house to lend our support to the efforts being made by our friends at Habitat For Humanity-NYC who work tirelessly to make the idea of “coming home” possible for many working families in our city.
On the weekend of February 4th and 5th, please join members of Ignatian Social Justice in the Narthex after all Masses to sign a postcard to our legislators to advocate for affordable home-ownership.
40s and Fabulous: Super Bowl Sunday
Time: Sunday, February 05 at 6:00 pm
40s & Fabulous at St. Ignatius Loyola is on a roll!
Join us for our next event:
February 5th
SUPER BOWL SUNDAY
at Trinity Pub
299 East 84th Street
6:00 PM (Dutch Treat)
(Look for the balloon inside to find our group.)
All are invited, even if you were not able to attend
our inaugual Meet and Greet.
NEXT GATHERING: Sunday, February 12th at 8:30 PM in the Parish Lounge.
For updates about the activities of this dynamic and
fast-growing group, sign up for the mailing list by sending
an email to 40sandfabulous@gmail.com
Please join the 40s & Fabulous @ St. Ignatius Loyola group on Facebook at http://tinyurl.com/40sandfabulous
We heartily invite all parishioners in their late 30s, 40s, and early 50s to join us!
Ranger Rosary Ministry
Time: Monday, February 06 at 7:00 pm
Location: Meeting Room
3226 and counting! That is the number of rosaries that the Rangers have made since August 2009. Once completed, the rosaries are blessed and sent to chaplains who distribute them to soldiers, sailors, Marines, and Air Force personnel. Volunteers meet twice monthly on Monday evenings. Supplies and instructions are provided and new members are always welcome! Please join us!
IYA Knitting & Crocheting Group
Time: Wednesday, February 08 at 7:00 pm
Location: Conference Room
All IYAs are welcome to join us as we craft for charity. Meetings are held on Wednesdays once or twice each month. All skill levels are welcome.If you have questions or would like to be placed on the mailing list, contact Molly at molly.nora@gmail.com
Additional meeting dates are: February 22, March 21, April 4, April 18, May 2, May 16, June 13 & June 27.
Scripture Reflections Group
Time: Thursday, February 09 at 7:00 pm
Location: Conference Room
Led by Rev. Robert O’Brien, S.J, of the Murray-Weigel Jesuit Community in the Bronx.
All are welcome!
40s & Fabulous: Next Gathering
Time: Sunday, February 12 at 8:30 pm
Location: Parish Lounge
Please join us at our next gathering, which will take place following the 7:30 PM Mass on Sunday, February 12th.
We heartily invite all parishioners in their late 30s, 40s, and early 50s to join us!
For updates about the activities of this dynamic and fast-growing group, sign up for the mailing list by sending an email to 40sandfabulous@gmail.com
Ignatian Young Adult Sunday Social
Time: Sunday, February 19 at 8:30 pm
Location: Wallace Hall
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. All young adults are welcome.
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)”
Between Heaven and Mirth: Book Discussion led by Fr. James Martin, S.J.
Time: Tuesday, February 21 at 7:15 pm
Location: Wallace Hall
The St. Ignatius Spiritual Community Reading Group meets the third Tuesday of every month.
In preparation for our February Meeting, meeting, please read Between Heaven and Mirth: Why Joy, Humor, and Laughter Are at the Heart of the Spiritual Life, by Fr. James Martin, S.J.
Fr. Martin has kindly agreed to lead the discussion.
For additional information, contact Chris Carney at ccarney123@gmail.com or 914-316-3068.
New members are always welcome!
Ash Wednesday
Time: Wednesday, February 22
Location: Church
Masses at 8:30AM, 12:10PM (organ/cantor), 5:30PM (organ/cantor) and 7:30PM (organ/cantor/choirs). Ashes are distrbuted during the Mass, just after the homily.
In addition to the Masses in the Church, an Ash Wednesday service for children and families, led by Joanne Cunneen, will be held in Wallace Hall at 4:00 PM. (Adults must remain with their children at this service.) Ashes will be distributed at this service.
LENTEN REGULATIONS
During the Season of Lent, the Church urges the Faithful to reflect a spirit of penance in their daily life through performing acts of fast and abstinence.
Fasting requires that only one full meal be taken per day. Two other smaller meals may be taken during the day to maintain physical strength, but these two meals together should not equal a full meal in quantity. Fasting obliges all those who have reached the age of 18 and continues to oblige until age 59. Those not specifically obliged to fast are encouraged to join in the discipline of fasting to the extent that they are able.
Abstinence prohibits individuals from eating meat on a particular day. Abstinence obliges all those who have reached the age of 14 and continues to oblige throughout their entire life. Those not specifically obliged to abstain from eating meat are encouraged to join in this discipline to the extent that they are able.
Ash Wednesday and Good Friday are days of fast and abstinence.
Fridays in Lent are days of abstinence.
Celebration of the Sacrament of Anointing of the Sick
Time: Saturday, March 10 at 12:10 pm
Location: Church
The Parish provides two opportunities during the year for those who are seriously ill, elderly, disabled, facing surgery, or who are afflicted with any other condition of physical, mental, or spiritual suffering to receive the healing strength of the Sacrament of the Sick as a community. These liturgies are designed so that the community can support those members who are suffering.
All parishioners are invited to attend.
Easter Memorial Liturgy
Time: Tuesday, April 17 at 7:00 pm
Location: Church
Our annual liturgy to remember parishioners and family members who died in 2011.
All parishioners are welcome to attend.