March 15, 2009 Third Sunday of Lent

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 ”

Franz Jägerstätter was born on May 20, 1907, in St. Radegund, Austria. From 1927 to 1930

he worked in the iron industry in Eisenerz, Austria. There he felt spiritually and religiously uprooted and went through a crisis that made him question his faith and the meaning of life.

In 1930 he returned to his home village with a deeper belief in God. In 1933 Franz fathered a child out of wedlock, Hildegard. The mother of the child was Theresia Auer, a worker on a farm in the neighborhood. She later said, “We parted from one another in peace; he begged my forgiveness.” Father and daughter enjoyed a good relationship.

In 1935 Franz met Franziska Schwaninger, a farmer’s daughter from a neighboring village. They married on Holy Thursday, 1936. At his suggestion they traveled to Rome for their hon-eymoon. Together they ran the Leherbauernhof farm, and the marriage marked a turning point in his life. According to their neighbors they prayed together and the Bible became the book of reference for their everyday life. Franziska says of this time, “We helped each other go forward in faith.” They had three daugh-ters, Rosalia, Maria and Aloisia. Franz once said, “I could never have imagined that being married could be so wonderful.”

From the very beginning, Franz refused to sup-port or cooperate with the Nazis, who took power in Austria in 1938, because he viewed Christianity and Nazism as completely irreconcilable.

Franz once had a dream, which he felt was a warn-

ing to him against Nazism; in it he saw a train car-rying many people to perdition; and the meaning was unveiled to him as representing the Nazi party with all its attached organizations.

In 1940 Franz was conscripted to perform mili-tary service, but was twice brought home by the authorities in his village on the grounds of his ‘reserved civilian occupation’ as a farmer. He did not wish to obey a third conscription order because he regarded killing for the Nazis a sin. His mother, relatives and several priests unsuccessfully tried to change his mind. Even though his wife hoped there would be a way out of the situation, she stood by him in his decision, saying, “ If I hadn’t stood by

him, he wouldn’t have had anyone at all.”

In extensive writings Franz explained the rea-sons for his actions. For him to fight and kill so the godless Nazi regime could conquer

even more of the world’s people would mean be-coming personally guilty.

He prayed, fasted and sought advice, finally requesting a meeting with the bishop of Linz. Among other things, the bishop told him that as the father of a family, it was not his task to decide whether the war was righteous or not. Franziska accompanied Franz to Linz, but did not take part in the discussions. But she remembered the moment her husband came out of the bishop’s office. “He was very sad, and he said to me, ‘They themselves don’t dare or it will be their turn next.’ Franz’s main impression was that the bishop did not dare to speak openly because he didn’t know Franz. After all, he could have been a spy.”

Living Out Decisions Based on Faith

Announced Masses for the WeekMonday, March 16th 8:30 MEM David Oing12:10 MEM Andrew Margonis 5:30 MEM Bill Hassett

Tuesday, March 17th 8:30 MEM John & Nora Reilly12:10 MEM Margaret Regan 5:30 MEM Betty MarinoWednesday, March 18th 8:30 MEM William & Ann Reilly12:10 MEM Angelo Montemarano 5:30 MEM Janet H. Sughrue Thursday, March 19th 8:30 MEM Margaret Casey Reilly12:10 MEM Clement Alexander & Grace Marjorie Hazell 5:30 MEM Alberta Kerr Friday, March 20th 8:30 MEM Kelly Gillebaard12:10 MEM Mary Ann Derosa 5:30 MEM Nathan DavidsonSaturday, March 21st 8:30 MEM Charlotte Canale

Scripture Readings for the WeekMonday, March 16th (Monday, Third Week of Lent)II Kings 5:1-15ab; Psalm 42; Luke 4:24-30

Tuesday, March 17th (Feast of St. Patrick)Daniel 3:25, 34-43; Psalm 25; Matthew 18:21-35

Wednesday, March 18th (Wednesday, Third Week of Lent)Deuteronomy 4:1, 5-9; Psalm 147; Matthew 5:17-19

Thursday, March 19th (Solemnity of St. Joseph, Husband of the Blessed Virgin Mary)II Samuel 7:4-5a, 12-14a, 16; Psalm 89; Romans 4:13, 16-18, 22; Matthew 1:16, 18-21, 24a

Friday, March 20th (Friday, Third Week of Lent)Hosea 14:2-10; Psalm 81; Mark 12:28-34

Saturday, March 21st (Saturday, Third Week of Lent)Hosea 6:1-6; Psalm 51; Luke 18:9-14

Sunday, March 22nd (Fourth Sunday of Lent)II Chronicles 36:14-16, 19-23; Psalm 137; Ephesians 2:4-10; John 3:14-21

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After being conscripted once more, Franz reported at Enns on March 1, 1943, but immediately stated that due to his religious views he refused to perform military service with a weapon, but would serve as a military paramedic, which was not accepted. At the beginning of May, he was transferred to the military prison in Berlin and he again asked to serve as a para-medic, but the request was again denied. On July 6, 1943, he was condemned to death for undermining military morale and he was stripped of his worthi-ness to serve in the army and of his civil rights.In prison he learned of Fr. Franz Reinisch, an Aus-

trian priest, who had refused to serve in the army and had died for his convictions. This news gave Franz support and comfort in his situation.

On August 9, 1943 Franz was taken to the military prison at Brandenburg and beheaded. Two chaplains

and some nuns who worked there regarded him as a saint and a martyr and marked the spot where his ashes were buried.

On May 7, 1997, 54 years after his execution, the death verdict for Franz Jägerstätter was annulled by the district court of Berlin. On June 1, 2007 the Vatican officially confirmed the martyrdom of the Austrian conscientious objector, Franz Jägerstätter. His beatification took place in St. Mary’s Cathedral in Linz on October 26, 2007. At the offertory Franz’s 94 year old wife, Franziska, accompanied by his four daughters, carried his ashes to the altar amid thunderous applause.

Blessed Franz Jägerstätter, pray for us; help us to know and to do what is right.

- Rev. Jack Replogle, S.J.

Dear Parishioners, The Cardinal’s Appeal is critical to the work and life of the Archdiocese of New York and each of its 402 parishes.

Through the administrative support of the Archdiocese, the Ap-peal supports all of our parishes and schools and is especially vital to those parishes and schools who need extra support to sustain their day-to-day operations, especially in these difficult times.

To date our Parish has received 64 pledges, totaling $ 32,090. This is 12.9% of our goal of $247,500. I am grateful to those who have made their contribution and ask those who have not yet contrib-uted to prayerfully consider a gift as your means allow. Fr. George M. Witt, S.J. Parish Administrator

Easter Memorial Liturgy Wednesday, April 29th at 7:00 PM

Our annual liturgy to remember parishioners and family members who died in 2008. You are invited to submit the names of deceased loved ones to Sr. Kathryn King no later than Friday, March 27th: 212-288-3588 or kingk@stignatiusloyola.org

MINISTRY FORMATION: Liturgy and the Eucharist

Saturday, March 21st 9:30 AM - 3:00 PM

A morning of prayer and meditation on the Eucharist will be led by Rev. Francis Gargani, CSSR. After lunch, Rev. Peter Fink, S.J., will

speak on liturgy.

This session may be attended by anyone involved in ministry here at St. Ignatius Loyola.

Please contact Fr. Ugo at the Parish House to register: 212-288-3588 or nacciaroneu@stignatiusloyola.org

THIS WEEK

Sunday, March 15 – Girl Scout cookie sale in Wallace Hall fol-lowing the 9:30 and 11:00 AM Masses. Please support our Gram-mar School Troop!

Sunday, March 15, 9:00 AM-2:30 PM, McKinnon Hall - SVdP Blood Drive. Walk-ins welcome. Please bring ID.

Sunday, March 15, 6:00-7:15 PM - “At Jesus’ Side: A Lenten Series for Ignatian Young Adults.” Using the Scripture readings from the week, we will explore the Lenten themes they raise and how they relate to our own lives. This week’s topic: Covenant

Tuesday, March 17, 7:00 PM, Lady Chapel - IYA Prayer Group. An ongoing Community Prayer experience to deepen our relation-ship with God. This Tuesday, Joan Kirby, RSCJ, will lead us into “Prayer for Reconciliation.” For more information, contact Sr. Carmen Diaz-Ruiz, RSCJ (carmendiazruiz@hotmail.com) or Alex Beech (mabeech@gmail.com).

Tuesday, March 17, 7:30 PM - St. Ignatius Spiritual Community Reading Group. The book to be discussed is “Faith: Trusting Your Own Deepest Experience,” by Sharon Salzberg. New members are welcome! For further information please contact Jane Campbell at 212-536-7746 or jctjane@aol.com

Wednesday, March 18, 7:00 PM, Conference Room - SVdP Meeting. All are welcome!

Thursday, March 19, 1:00 PM, Parish House Lounge - IVC Information Session. Please see information at right.

Thursday, March 19, 7:00 PM, Parish House Lounge - Lenten Reflection by Fr. Robert O’Brien, S.J. Topic: “In the Still of the Night: Jesus with Nicodemus.”

Saturday, March 21, 9:30 AM - 3:00 PM - Ministry Formation: Liturgy and the Eucharist. Please see information at right.

Saturday, March 21, 9:30 AM - 3:30 PM - Boomers & Beyond: A Day of Wellness. Please see information at right.

Saturday, March 21, 5:30 PM - Fairfield University Mass, Rev. Jeffrey von Arx, Presider. Please see information at right.

Pastoral Visiting Available for Homebound and Ill Parishioners

Parishioners have been trained for the ministry of pastoral visit-ing to the homebound and chronically ill in our Parish. If you are interested in having a visit arranged for yourself or another person, please contact Sr. Kathryn King. She can be reached at 212.288.3588 or kingk@stignatiusloyola.org.

Ignatian Volunteer Corps Information Session Thursday, March 19th at 1:00 PM in the Parish House LoungeIVC provides men and women, age 50 and over, the opportunity to serve the needs of people who are economically poor, to work for a more just society and to grow spiritually by reflecting and praying in the Ignatian tradition. For more information, or to con-firm your attendance, please contact IVC Regional Director Liz McMahon at 201-618-6924 or emcmahon@ivcusa.org

Boomers & Beyond: A Day of WellnessSaturday, March 21st 9:30 AM - 3:30 PM

Come join Boomers & Beyond (50+ Catholics who are single, divorced or widowed) for a day of health & wellness on Saturday, March 21st, 9:30AM-3:30 PM, at St. Stephen of Hungary, 414 East 82 Street (between 1st and York Ave). $25 fee includes cof-fee/tea, a healthful lunch, and beverages. Casual attire. Take time for your mind, body and spirit. Learn from four experts from the following fields: nutrition, spiritual healing, holistic wellness, and mindful healing yoga. Complimentary publications from Johns Hopkins University covering common and serious medical con-ditions will be available. Required reservation and payment due by Wednesday, March 18th. Make checks payable to Church of St. Ignatius Loyola (write “Boomers & Beyond” in the memo section). Mail or hand deliver to: Boomers & Beyond, Church of St. Ignatius Loyola, 980 Park Ave. NY, NY 10028. For additional information, email BoomersandBeyond.eastside@gmail.com (preferred) or call 646-241-1332.

Welcome, Fairfield University! On Saturday, March 21st, Rev. Jeffrey von Arx, S.J., President of Fairfield University, will be the presider at the 5:30 PM Mass. We welcome Father von Arx and all of the members of the Fairfield University Community (Board Members, Faculty, Students and Alums) who will be joining us that day. The University Glee Club will be participating in the celebration of the Mass and will perform a short concert at its conclusion.

OF INTEREST TO PARISHIONERS

Begun by Terence Cardinal Cooke in 1981, Catholic New York is the official newspaper of the Archdiocese of New York. If you would like to receive a free subscription to this publication, which is published twice a month, please contact Diane Boyle at the Parish House: 212-288-3588 or boyled@stignatiusloyola.org

Sacred Music in a Sacred Space Sunday, March 22nd at 4:00 PM

Organist Renée Anne Louprette per-forms Couperin’s Messe pour les Cou-vents with tenor soloist Steven Fox and women’s choir. Tickets: $20 or $15 for students/seniors. Tickets are available in

the Parish House, by calling 212-288-2520 or online at www.smssconcerts.org

Pax Christi’s 27th Annual Good Friday Way of the Cross

April 10th, 8:30 AM - Noon

Join with nearly 500 people in the largest pub-lic Christian peace witness in New York City. The Way of the Cross is a modern-day enact-ment of the Stations of the Cross, witnessing for peace and justice in the streets of our city. At each station we reflect on our participa-tion in a world still characterized by crucifix-ion. The walk begins at 47th Street between First and Second Avenues (across from Holy Family Church), proceeds along 42nd Street and ends near Holy Cross Church on 42nd Street, between Eighth and Ninth Avenues. For more information, please call Pax Christi Metro NY at 212-420-0250 or visit www.nypaxchristi.org

Lenten Cross Service Project

UpdateAs you can tell from the ribbons on the stole draping our Lenten Cross in the narthex, there has been a won-derful response to the Lenten Cross Project! As of last weekend, we had received 633 commitments from 256 parishioners. We are grateful that

so many have chosen to honor the Lenten Season by “taking something on” and making a commitment to engage in a positive act of service, advocacy or prayer. It’s not too late to register! Additional information, list of activities and registration sheets are available in the narthex, in the Parish House, or on our website: www.stignatiusloyola.org

Lenten Cross Project: 633 commitments from 256 people

LENTEN ACTIVITIESUPCOMING EVENTS

Adult Confirmation Class

Adult parishioners of St. Ignatius who have received First Eucharist but who have not yet received the sac-rament of Confirmation may register for a course in preparation for the sacrament to be conferred here on Thursday evening, May 14th, at 5:00 PM. The course will begin on Tuesday evening, March 31st, at 7:15 PM and will continue for seven consecutive Tuesday eve-nings, concluding on Tuesday, May 12th. Attendance at all the sessions is required. Enrollment is limited. There may be room for a few already confirmed pa-rishioners who seek some updating in Catholicism. In-terested adults should contact Fr. Bergen at the rectory (212-288-3588).

Word on Fire cordially invites you to enjoy an evening of

CATHOLICISM: A Landmark Documentary

Series Explaining and Promoting the Catholic Faith to the World

Thursday, March 26, 2009 7:00 PMChurch of St. Ignatius Loyola

Presented by theologian and author Fr. Robert Barron and NBC Today Show correspondent, filmmaker and author Mike Leonard

Further information: email Nancy Ross at nross@WordOnFire.org

SAVE THE DATE! 2009 Annual Spring Benefit

St. Ignatius Loyola Day NurseryThe Central Park Boathouse

Friday, May 15th, 7:00 PM to Midnight

The Celebration of the Sacrament of Reconciliation

Wednesday Evening, March 25th at 7:00 PMChurch of St. Ignatius Loyola

An Evening with Immaculée Ilibagiza

author of Left to Tell, Discovering God Amidst the Rwandan Holocaust

Monday, March 23rd at 7:00 PM Church of St. Ignatius Loyola

From the country she loved, to the horrors of genocide, hers is a remarkable and touching journey of understanding and forgiveness.

A book signing and reception in Wallace Hall will follow Immaculée’s talk

TICKETS ARE NOW ON SALE: $20 advance sale $25 at the door

Tickets can be purchased at

either the Parish House

or the Grammar School

Proceeds to benefit Immaculée’s “Left to Tell”

Charitable Fund

This evening is hosted jointly by Saint Ignatius Loyola

Grammar School and Church of St. Ignatius Loyola

Tickets will be on sale in the Narthex after all Masses this weekend!

“I believe that our lives are interconnected, that we’re meant to learn from one another’s experiences. I wrote this book hoping that others may benefit from my story.” – Immaculée Ilibagiza.

The 1994 Rwandan uprising that resulted in the slaughter of nearly one million Tutsis is made intensely personal through Ms. Ilibagiza’s powerful account of her physical and spiritual journey to survival and forgiveness. New York Times syndicated writer Cindy Pearlman calls Left to Tell “An inspirational, life-altering book.” The same has been said of hearing her tell her story firsthand. We are honored and blessed to have Ms. Ilibagiza join us during the Lenten Season. Please plan to join us on Monday, March 23rd. Later that same week, on Wednesday, March 25th at 7:00 PM, our Parish will celebrate its annual Lenten Reconciliation Service.

Parish AdministratorRev.GeorgeM.Witt,S.J.

Pastoral AssociatesJoanneCunneenRev.PeterW.Gyves,S.J.KathrynKing,F.S.P.Senior Priest AssociatesRev.WilliamBergen,S.J. Rev.JohnF.Replogle,S.J.Rev.UgoR.Nacciarone,S.J.Assisting Priests (Sunday) Rev.PhilipG.Judge,S.J. Rev.StephenKatsouros,S.J. Rev.JamesMartin,S.J.

Music Ministries KentTritle,Director NancianneParrella RenéeAnneLoupretteRobertReuter MaryHuff PhilipAndersonErinAcheson,Administrator Staffinformation:onthewebsiteatmusic/musicstaffAssistant to the Parish Administrator DianeM.Boyle

Administrative AssistantPatriciaSchneider

Director of FacilitiesSonaM.OlsonEvents Coordinator EmilyHoltzTreasurerFernandoCastro

BULLETIN BOARD PARISH STAFF Religious Education for Children

JoanneCunneen,M.A.,M.S.Director

(212)861-4764•

St. Ignatius Loyola Grammar School

Ms.MaryLarkin,M.S.Ed.Principal

48East84StreetNewYork,NY10028

(212)861-3820Fax:(212)879-8248•

St. Ignatius Loyola Day Nursery

Ms.TheodoraCrist,M.S.ExecutiveDirector240East84Street

NewYork,NY10028(212)734-6427Fax:(212)734-6972

Children’s Liturgy of the Word: Sundays at the 9:30AM Mass and the11AMMassinWallaceHall.Eucharistic Adoration: FridaysandFirstSaturdaysat9AM(LadyChapel)Centering Prayer: MondaysandThursdaysat6:30PM.Confessions: 5PM Saturday or byappointment. Communal PenanceServices are celebrated during AdventandLent.Baptisms: PleasecallJoanneCunneenattheParishHousetoarrangeforaBaptismandthepreparationgivenpriortoBaptism.Rite of Christian Initiation for Adults: ContactMaureenFullam,M.A.,Director,attheParishHouse.Marriages: The Bride or Groom shouldcallJoanneCunneenat theParishHousetobeginpreparationforMarriage,normallyoneyearinadvance.Visits to the Sick:PleasecontacttheParishHousebetween9AM-9PM. Music Information: (212)288-2520E-mail:music@stignatiusloyola.org

Weekday Masses Monday-Friday8:30AM,12:10PMand5:30PMSaturday: 88:30AMMasses for Next Weekend:

SaturdayVigil:5:30PMFr.vonArxSunday:8:00AMFr.Gyves 9:30AMFr.UgoWallaceHall11:00AMFr.WittSolemn11:00AMFr.Bergen 7:30PMFr.Bergen

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

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

Couples celebrating their 50th Wedding Anniver- sary anytime during 2009 are invited to attend the Annual Golden Wedding Jubilee Mass at the Cathedral of St. Patrick on Sunday, May 3, 2009 at 2:00 PM. Pre-registration is required. The closing date to register for the Mass is Friday, April 17. Contact Diane Boyle at the Parish House 212-288-3588 or boyled@stignatiusloyola.org

Mount St. Alphonsus Redemptorist Pastoral Center invites you to two upcoming events: A Day of Prayer: Wednesday, March 18, 2009, 9:30 AM – 3:00 PM. This day features presentations and discussions on St. Paul’s letters. Reconciliation and Eucharist concludes the day. The cost to attend is $20, which includes lunch. Tuesday night accommo-dations are available for an additional fee. Reserva-tions required. Spirituality for Stressful Times: Saturday, March 21, 2009, 9:30 AM – 3:30 PM. This workshop will help attendees understand the role that stress plays in their lives, and ways to deal with particular stresses. Cost: $35, includes lunch. Reservations required. For more information about either program, please call 845-384-8000 or visit www.visitthemount.com

The Year of St. Paul is the theme of Lenten Sunday Vespers at Corpus Christi Church, 529 West 121st Street, Manhattan. Sunday, March 22 at 4:00 PM: “Re-Imagining the Mission of Paul.” Speaker: Rev. Gilbert Martinez, CSP, Church of St. Paul the Apostle. For further information, call 212-666-9350or visit www.corpus-christi-nyc.org

St. Paul through the Ages: Tuesday, March 24, 6:30 PM, The Kathryn Martin Theater of the St. Jean Bap-tiste Community Center, East 76th Street, just east of Lexington Avenue. Art historian and author Jeanne Chenault Porter will give an in-depth presentation on the way artists have depicted the apostle Paul through the ages. The program is in observance the Jubilee Year of St. Paul. A reception will follow. Tickets are $25; proceeds benefit the New Restoration Fund of the church. For reservations, call 212.288.5082.

“Music in Desperate Times: Remembering the Women’s Orchestra of Birkenau.” March 28 at 8:00 PM at the Cathedral of St. John the Divine. Ars Choralis, from Woodstock, NY, has created a concert that combines the music of the Birkenau Women’s Orchestra, readings from the women’s diaries, and choral works of peace and resistance. For tickets and additional information, please visit www.arschoralis.org