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P A R I S H

Welcome to Saint Cecilia Parish, a Roman Catholic community that gathers day by day, week by week, to know and make known the grace of God. By means of this abundant grace, we enjoy a diverse and close-knit parish family—young, old, rich, poor, of various ethnic origins and differing backgrounds. From our extraordinary music program to a growing children’s faith formation program; from the various liturgical ministries to the many opportunities for social outreach that the parish provides, Saint Cecilia is a vibrant community of faith, centered on prayer and worship that tries to keep the Gospel close to heart and to live by Jesus’ teachings.

Saint Cecilia Parish was established in 1888. At that time the Back Bay section of Boston along Commonwealth Avenue and Beacon Street was the residential section of the Yankee aristocracy. The maids (“Irish working out girls”) and coachmen who served these residents had long requested a church of their own. When Archbishop Williams granted their request and carved the parish from the territory of the Cathedral, they built a magnificent church out of their meager earnings.

The church was dedicated on April 22, 1894. Its architecture is Romanesque, XII Century Norman. The main altar, notable for its massive simplicity, was carved from a single block of white Carrara marble. The painting in the center reredos is a reproduction of da Vinci’s The Last Supper, and the dome above is an array of 24K gold rosettes.

For the sixtieth anniversary celebration in 1954, a massive renovation project was under-taken. During this renovation, a statue of Pope Saint Pius X (canonized that same year) was imported from Italy and placed on the right side of the sanctuary. Above the statue are paintings from Pius’ life. On the left side is a statue of Saint Patrick, principal patron of the Archdiocese of Boston, and above it are three scenes from his life.

Fourteen circular and sixteen square panels adorn the nave and arches of the church. The square panels are decorated with the symbols of Our Lady taken from the Litany of Loreto and the circular ones with symbols taken from the lives of the apostles. The great window of the Assumption—framed by the two oak cases of the organ—was installed in 1954 (the Marian Year) in spaces originally designed for windows but not until then used.

The original organ of 24 stops was built in 1902 by the Hutchings-Votey Organ Company, Opus 1465, and was rebuilt in 1954 with 32 stops. In 1998, Timothy Smith and Theodore Gilbert began a massive reconstruction of the organ. The current Smith & Gilbert Organ of 4 manuals, 50 ranks, and 2,926 pipes was dedicated on the Feast of Saint Cecilia, November 22, 1999.

Today we are experiencing something of an awakening within these old walls. We recently completed a major renovation, our numbers are increasing, and we continue to grow in our commitment to issues of peace, justice, and service to our neighbors, both near and far.

We’ve been right here on Belvidere Street, in the same building for 127 years, but that does not mean that life here is stale, stagnant, or even predictable. We are proud to be entrusted with the legacy of Saint Cecilia Parish, where everything is the same, yet always changing; where we honor tradition while embracing the future; where God’s love makes all things new.

Welcome!

Saint Cecilia Parish is pleased to present

A Conversation withJames Martin, SJ

on LGBTCatholics

Monday, June 19, 2017at 7:30 p.m.

Saint Cecilia Church | Boston

Copies of Father Martin’s latestbook, Building a Bridge will be on sale this evening. Following thepresentation Father Martin will be available to sign books.

18 Belvidere Street | Boston | 617.536.4548 | www.stceciliaboston.org

James Martin, SJ, is a Jesuit priest, editor-at-large of America and bestselling author of many books including Jesus: A Pilgrimage and

The Jesuit Guide to (Almost) Everything. He is a frequent commentator on religion in the national and international media.

This event is free and open to the public

Ministers of the Liturgy

Saturday | 5:00 p.m.TBD, celebrantLaura Orrell, lector

Sunday | 8:00 a.m.Rev. Peter Gyves, SJ, celebrantCaitie Meyer, lector

Sunday | 9:30 a.m.Rev. John J. Unni, celebrantLouisa Essmann, John J. Thompson, & Rosaria Salerno, lectors

Sunday | 11:15 a.m. Rev. John J. Unni, celebrantBrian Himes, Jim English, & Laura Martin, lectors

today’s readingsExodus 34:4-6, 8-92 Corinthians 13:11-13John 3:16-18

next sunday’s ReadingsDeuteronomy 8:2-3, 14-161 Corinthians 10:16-17John 6:51-58

special intentionsSaturday, June 10 | 5:00 p.m.The DePanfilis Family, Special Intention

Saturday, June 10 | 5:00 p.m.Catherine Aylward, Special Intention

Sunday, June 11 | 9:30 a.m.John P. Swords, Anniversary

Sunday June 11 | 11:15 a.m.Michael Donnelly, 2nd Anniversary

Sunday June 11 | 11:15 a.m.Philip & Carolin Fitzpatrick, Memorial

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NEXT WEEK'S SUGGESTEDFOOD DONATIONS

CEREAL

PEANUT BUTTER

Donations of featured items are preferred as these are more popular among Catholic Charities clients. Please leave food donations in the narthex baskets.

Prayers & Occasions

Our SickPlease pray for all our sick and for those who are in need of our prayer, especially Annette Kulas, Roséa Aubrey, Pilar Estrada, Mildred McLaughlin, Pam Phil-lips, Brenna Smith, Mark Anderson, Bill Downing, Skyler Stevenson, Silvana Franco, Brian Donnelly, Theresa Wier, Bill Ahern, Lena Bryant, Kenny Borum, George Driscoll, Mary Curley, Bill Pennington, Bryan Thomas, Rachel Fitzgerald, Bob Carroll, John Morris, Mark Edward McHugh, Laura Bellias, Angelo Valente, Eugenia Valente, Betty Sellers, Jack Kacewicz, Dan-iel Grapski, Nancy Wolterman, Callie Boyce, Mary Chisholm, Brian Burdette, John Pelletier, Stephanie Brown, Bob Butler, Mary Dupont, Mary Jacobs, Fran-cesca Stanizzi, Hilary Dillon, Paul Lakschewitz, Pam Phillips, Meredith Deignan, Louise Reohr, Jacy-Lyn Poland, Tom O'Keefe, Gerard Franchi, Annie Flaherty, Pamela Massey, Mary Sullivan, Lyn Scalfani, Margue-rite Flavin, Germaine Durette, Meredith Deignan, Mimi Hart, Darah Cane, and Mei Day.

Welcome to Saint Cecilia ParishWe are pleased to welcome the following new members of our parish who have recently registered: Jeffrey Arbelaez of Boston, Jim and Roselee Wayman of Bos-ton, Katharine Petrich of Jamaica Plain, Chris Hogan of Boston, Katrina Capizzi of Boston, Paul Haddad of Westwood, Ann Moynihan of Newton, and Rosemary Cremens of Boston. If you have not previously regis-tered with the parish, there are forms in the narthex for this purpose or you can register online at www.stceciliaboston.org.

BaptismsToday we celebrate baptism at the 9:30 liturgy for Thomas Jaeyoung, son of Seokjae Hong and So Yeon Paek, and Eleanor Paige, daughter of Stephen and Jennifer Casey. The Christian community welcomes you with great joy, Thomas and Eleanor!

Thank You!This year the Catholic Relief Services Rice Bowls raised $2,165.92. Additionally, the Catholic Relief Services Special Collection held on May 28 which supported emergency relief, human development, and peace ini-tiatives in countries around the world raised $2,690.00. Thank you for your generosity!

Happy 25th Anniversary, Father John!Tuesday, June 13, will mark the twenty-fifth anniver-sary of Father John's ordination to the priesthood. In honor of Father John's twenty-fifth anniversary, Mayor Martin J. Walsh will proclaim June 13 as "Father John Unni Day" in celebration of Father John's tremendous impact on our community. Be sure to keep our pastor in your prayer on this happy occasion!

Welcome To Our New Parish Pastoral Council Members!Let us warmly welcome the newest members of our Parish Pastoral Council: Christina Gebel will serve a 3-year term, and Natasha Archer, Kathryn Brown, and China Offurum were appointed by Father John.Pray that our council members serve our parish with open minds and hearts. We also offer thanks to Lynne Callahan, Celeste DiJohnson, Jim English, and Melon Regis-Civetta, who will conclude their terms of service this year.

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MINISTRY & Volunteer APPRECIATION RECAP

Over 125 parishioners, volunteers, and ministers at-tended our annual Ministry & Volunteer Appreciation Event on Wednesday, May 31. This event is a special way to recognize the significant impact the ministers have on our community, both inside and outside of our church. It is wonderful to watch this event filled with music, food, and fellowship grow each year as new ministries blossom.

Ordinary Time & Today's Solemnity

With the celebration of Pentecost, Easter drew to a close last Sunday and we’re now back in Ordinary Time. We have been renewed and strengthened by our ninety-day journey through Lent and Eastertide.

What a wonderful Easter we had here at Saint Cecilia! We celebrated the initiation of eight men and woman at the Great Vigil of Easter; twenty-one of our young-sters were welcomed to the table of the Lord on the Fifth Sunday of Easter; and on Pentecost Sunday we celebrated the confirmation of fourteen of our high school young women and men.

Though we are now in Ordinary Time, the "ordinal" or "numbered" Sundays are still two weeks away. The Church eases us into Ordinary Time with two solemn feasts: the Most Holy Trinity (today) and the Most Holy Body and Blood of Christ (next Sunday). With today’s feast, the Church expresses our Trinitarian faith by professing a belief in the oneness of God in whom there are three divine Persons: Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. This feast is ancient—its origins can be traced to the seventh century and it has been on the Church’s uni-versal calendar for nearly seven hundred years.

It would be impossible to overstate the significance of the mystery we celebrate today: "The mystery of the Most Holy Trinity is the central mystery of Christian faith and life," the Catechism of the Catholic Church tells us. "It is the mystery of God in himself. It is there-fore the source of all the other mysteries of faith, the light that enlightens them." The history of salvation is the history of how God gradually reveals himself to humanity as the one true God, unity in Trinity. Today the liturgy holds this mystery before us, not explaining or defining, but simply showing us some of the facets of the mystery through the readings and prayers.

2017 Boston Pride Festival

If you are reading this on-line, Saint Cecilia Rainbow Ministry, in collaboration with the Paulist Center and Saint Anthony Shrine (Arch Street), will be represented at the Boston Pride Festival on Saturday, June 10 at City Hall Plaza from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Please stop by and say hello!

Welcome Wherever You Are

A CONVERSATION ABOUT THE SUBSTANCE USE CRISIS IN MASSACHUSETTSJune 22 | 6:30 p.m. | Saint Cecilia Parish Hall

Drug overdose deaths in 2016 likely exceeded 59,000, the largest jump ever recorded in the U.S., and con-tinue to increase in Massachusetts, according to the latest data. Additionally, no one knows what the recent legalization of marijuana will mean to Massachusetts residents.

To start the conversation here at Saint Cecilia, we will explore the historical trends in our society that have led us to this point, steps already being taken in Mas-sachusetts to combat the problem, and opportunities and other initiatives that could make a difference for the Saint Cecilia community. This talk is just the begin-ning of an effort to provide a welcoming atmosphere at Saint Cecilia for anyone worried about someone’s use of substances, even one’s own, and to support the recovery of anyone who comes through our door.

Our June 22 program will feature a lively and informa-tive presentation by parishioner Maggie Giles, M.T.S., M.A., followed by a Q&A and group discussion. Maggie is a consultant with the Massachusetts Department of Public Health's Bureau of Substance Abuse Services and with the Center for Social Innovation. She is on the faculty of the Lesley University Graduate School of Arts & Sciences, Division of Counseling and Psychology.

Congratulations Fernando, Carolina, and Liam!

Fernando E. Soto graduated from Dexter School on Friday, June 9. Carolina Albuquerque graduated from Brookline High School on Sunday, June 4 and will matriculate at Boston College in the fall. Liam Duggan graduated from St. Sebastian's School on Friday June 9 and will matriculate at the University of Notre Dame in the fall. Well done Fernando, Carolina, and Liam!

Can You Donate a Television?

A 68-year old formerly homeless gentleman who is a client of Boston Medical Center's Elders Living at Home Program is in need of a television. If you have a tele-vision you would like to donate, please contact Ann Faldetta at anntenfour@yahoo.com.

FLOWERS

If you would like to contribute flowers for our gathering space on a particular Sunday in memory of a loved one or in thanksgiving to God, all you need to do is contact Scott MacDonald (smacdonald@stceciliaboston.org) a few days in advance of the weekend.

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Father's Day Bake Sale

Next Sunday our Young Neighbors in Action will host a bake sale in the narthex in order to raise funds for their upcoming trip to San Diego. Read more about the YNIA on page 13 of this bulletin.

A REQUEST FROM CATHOLIC CHARITIES

Sunset Point Camp, located in Hull, serves as a dream "vacation" for 300 children each summer. The goal of the camp has always been to provide a free vacation for at-risk, low-income children from the Greater Bos-ton area, without regard for their race, nationality, or religious affiliation.

Sunset Point Camp is supervised by our friends at Catholic Charities' Yawkey Center in Dorchester. They have mentioned to us that they always need donations of sunscreen for the kids at the camp. So the next time you're at CVS or Walgreen's or your local supermarket, please consider picking up an extra tube of sunscreen and dropping it in the plastic bin identified for this purpose in the narthex. We have been told the higher the SPF number, the better. The Camp also needs kids' flip flops for boys and girls age 6 to 12.

Support Foster Alumni

The Massachusetts Network of Foster Care Alumni (Mass-NFCA) is a new organization founded to help create com-munity and provide support for current and former fos-ter youth (a person who as a child was removed from the custody of their parent(s) or guardian(s) by the juve-nile court and placed in a group home or foster home) through education, employment, service, and leader-ship. MassNFCA is holding their inaugural Foster Alumni Walk on Saturday, June 17 from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. on Boston Common near the Parkman Bandstand (locat-ed on the eastern side of Boston Common). The one mile walk will begin at 10:30 a.m. For more information or to register to walk, make a donation, or volunteer, visit www.massnfca.org and click on "Events." Donations are welcome but your presence is the most important thing.

JAMES MARTIN, SJ

"A Conversation with James Martin, SJ on LGBT Catholics"Monday, June 19 | 7:30 p.m.

On April 24, Father James Martin, SJ spoke to a standing room only crowd at Saint Cecilia. Approximately 750 people came to hear a wonderful and inspiring talk on encountering Jesus. Following Father Martin's presentation, he signed books for nearly two hours while people enjoyed refreshments in our Parish Hall. Father Martin will be returning to Saint Cecilia in just one week to speak about his latest book, Building a Bridge: How the Catholic Church and the LGBT Community Can Enter into a Relationship of Respect, Compassion, and Sensitivity. In this moving and inspiring book, Father Martin offers a powerful, loving, and much-needed voice in a time marked by anger, prejudice, and divisiveness. Adapted from an address he gave to New Ways Ministry, a group that ministers to and advocates for LGBT Catho-lics, Building a Bridge provides a roadmap for repair-ing and strengthening the bonds that unite all of us as God's children. Father Martin uses the image of a two-way bridge as a model for how Church leaders and LGBT Catholics can move together toward reconciliation and love. Please plan to be with us for what is certain to be another enlightening and informative evening with our good friend Father James Martin, SJ. This event is be-ing co-sponsored by Saint Cecilia Adult Faith Formation Commission and Saint Cecilia Rainbow Ministry.

“A welcome and much-needed book that will help bishops, priests, pastoral associates, and all church leaders, more compassionately minister to the LGBT community. It will also help LGBT Catholics feel more at home in what is, after all, their church.”— Cardinal Kevin FarrellPrefect of the Vatican's Dicastery for Laity, Family and Life

“Martin knows that by drawing close and entering into relation-ships, we learn mercy, equality of heart, and love of enemies. If we can be Christian in those things, then the scandal at the heart of the relationship between LGBT believers and our churches is on the way to being undone.” — James Alison, author of Faith Beyond Resentment

SUMMER TENNIS AND READING PROGRAM

Tenacity, a sports-based nonprofit in Boston, runs its Summer Tennis and Reading Program every summer at multiple outdoor tennis courts around Boston, including Allston/Brighton, West Roxbury, and Jamaica Plain. This summer the program runs from July 10 to August 19, but participation in all six weeks is not required. Chil-dren ages six through ten participate Monday to Friday from 9:00 a.m. to noon and children ages nine through sixteen participate Monday to Friday from 1:00 to 4:00 p.m. There is no cost to this program. For more infor-mation or to register, please visit www.tenacity.org/strp-boston. If you have any questions, please contact parishioner Doug McNicol at dougmcnicol@tenacity.org.

Criminal Justice Reform

Sunday, July 9 after the 11:15 Mass Saint Cecilia Classroom 1

Jobs Not Jails and Massachusetts Communities Action Network will speak on criminal justice reform. There are active campaigns going on for criminal justice reform including addressing racial disparities in sentenc-ing, raising the minimum wage, paid family medical leave, and a ballot issue to raise taxes on millionaires to fund education and transportation. The Racial and Social Justice Ministry invites all to come learn about what's going on with these issues and how you can participate in these efforts aligned with Catholic Social Teaching.

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JP Arboretum Nature Walk and Coffee TimeSaturday, June 17 I 2:00 p.m.Mike's Donut Shop inside the Forest Hills T Station

Take a nice stroll around Harvard's Arboretum in JP with some other folks, then sit down for coffee as a group. Meet by Mike's Donut Shop, right inside the For-est Hills T Station.

Bowling NightSaturday June 17 I 7:00 - 9:00 p.m.Sacco’s Bowl Heaven - 45 Day Street, Somerville

Come bowl at Sacco's Bowl Heaven in Davis Square, where you can have fun and eat delicious food from the Flatbread Company, conveniently located inside Sacco's. $15 will get you shoes and a spot on the lane. Maybe you'll find bowling is right up your alley!

Boston Healthcare for the HomelessSaturday July 8 I 12:30 - 4:00 p.m.The Barbara McInnis House – 780 Albany Street

One of BHCHP’s services is providing medical respite care, short-term medical and recuperative services for homeless people who are far too sick for life in shelters but not sick enough to occupy a costly acute care hos-pital bed. We go and do artsy things with the residents and they totally love it. RSVP for this is absolutely required.

To RSVP for any of these activities, please e-mail scyoungadults@gmail.com.

SAINTCECILIAYOUNGADULTS

Saint Cecilia Young Adults ministry welcomes parishioners ages 20-40.

RSVP and more when you type URL: eepurl.com/bBbbLr

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NEWS FOR YOUNG FAMILIES—PRESENT & EXPECTING—AND THOSE WHO WOULD

LIKE TO HELP THEM• If you are a parent of a child younger than four years of age, please consider joining our growing Young Families group! We currently meet monthly between the 9:30 and 11:15 a.m. lit-urgies for fellowship and mutual support as we navigate the ups and downs of life with young children. The best way to stay in touch is to join our listserv—if you're not on it already, e-mail Erin at erin.ramsey.1@gmail.com.

• If you are expecting a child in the coming months and would be interested in connecting with other expecting parents, we want to hear from you. Please e-mail Sarah Donohue (sarahel-liottgoodale@gmail.com) for more information and details on an upcoming social for expecting parents.

DONATIONS FOR CATHOLIC CHARITIES' FOOD PANTRY Now that our Faith Formation classes have ended for the academic year and summer is approaching, many of the families that have been faithful donors to our collection of food items for Catholic Charities will be away until September. We hope that all parishioners will participate in this important ministry during the summer months so that the volume of our donated food remains strong. The local economy might have improved for some of us, but the working poor and unemployed continue to face enormous challenges.

Saint Cecilia has committed to providing these items to the Catholic Charities' food pantry: Cheerios or corn flakes, peanut butter, white flour pasta and spaghetti, macaroni and cheese, canned tuna fish, canned chicken breast, cooking oil, and tomato sauce. While any canned or shelf-stable items are appreciated, it is particularly helpful when parishioners can help with the staples listed above. Because food is delivered only twice a month to the Catholic Charities' food pantry, we cannot accept donations of baked items or produce in the narthex.

Movie and Pizza Night

Next Saturday, June 17 at 6:00 p.m., the Saint Cecilia Adult Faith Formation Commission is sponsoring a movie and pizza night in our Parish Hall. We will be showing the 2015 British-Canadian-Irish romantic drama, Brooklyn. This film is based on Colm Tóibin's 2009 novel of the same name. In this delightful film, young Irish immigrant Eilis Lacey navigates her way through 1950s Brooklyn. Lured by the promise of America, Eilis departs Ireland and the comfort of her mother's home for the shores of New York City. Her initial homesickness quickly diminishes as she finds romance with a local. But soon, her past disrupts her new life and Eilis must choose between two countries and the lives that exist within.

Brooklyn received a standing ovation at its Sundance Film Festival premiere and has received many nomina-tions for awards, including three nominations for Acad-emy Awards for Best Picture, Best Adapted Screenplay, and Best Actress. Brooklyn was named one of the best films of 2015.

A brief discussion will follow the showing of this film. It would be helpful to know how many people are com-ing so that we have enough pizza. Please e-mail your response to Judy Castaldi — judycastaldi@hotmail.com. We are requesting a $5 donation to cover the cost of the pizza and a free-will offering will be gratefully received for the movie.

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WISDOM AND MATURE SPIRITUALITY

The June meeting of the Wisdom and Mature Spiritual-ity group will be held on Sunday morning, June 25 from 10:00 to 11:00 in the Conference Room in the Parish Pastoral Center. More than 400 years ago, St. Ignatius Loyola encouraged a prayerful reflection on the events of the day in order to detect God's presence and dis-cern his direction for us. This ancient practice is called the Daily Examen and it can help us see God's hand at work in our whole experience. At our June meeting we will learn about the Examen and have an opportunity to experience it. The members of the Wisdom and Mature Spirituality group are men and women in the second half of life who are interested in growing spiritually by reflecting on our interior life. New members are always welcome to our monthly meetings.

St. Cecilia's House Anniversary

Many of you may remember that last year our parish joined the St. Cecilia's House residents in celebrating their 20th anniversary with special resident dinners and a newly donated piano reception. At this time we also set a goal to reactivate the building’s board of directors. This impressive apartment complex is home to 123 elder and disabled residents in the Fenway neighborhood and was built with the support of our parish in 1995. With financial funding from the federal government (HUD), the ethnically diverse group of residents receive a subsidy to be able to afford their safe and comfortable apartments.

Last May the new board, composed of ten members of the parish and three corporate members, stepped up to meet this need. With the help of the property’s well-qualified day-to-day management company, Maloney Properties, they committed to reactivat-ing the building’s board and have quickly come up to speed on the needs of the aging residents and financial challenges of the building. In fact, with the input and oversight of the board, a new AC chiller was installed for St. Cecilia’s House residents just in time for the summer heat. Father John sent a recent letter to the board commending them all on their devotion, consistent presence, and generosity of spirit for this year’s accomplishments. The board is now seeking one more member to complement their team with finance experience who may be interested in serving as board treasurer. If you are interested in learning more about taking on this role please contact Jeanne Bruno at jbruno@stceciliaboston.org.

“CORI” Background CheckFrequently Asked Questions

What is a CORI?

A CORI is a check for Criminal Offender Record Informa-tion.

Why does our archdiocese use a CORI process?

Background checks are one of the mandates of the USCCB (United States Catholic Conference of Bishops) Charter for the Protection of Children and Youth. CORI checks are mandated for the Protection of Children and Youth. In addition, Massachusetts state law requires CORI checks for employees of programs that serve chil-dren.

I had a CORI check done for a different organiza-tion. Why do I need another?

A CORI result does not transfer from one organization to another. Each agency must complete its own CORI check on an individual. Due to the confidential nature of the CORI process, agencies are not permitted to share the results of CORI checks. For example, staff working with a youth scouting organization within the parish must have a CORI check through the Diocese, even when a CORI is completed through the Scouts.

For whom is the CORI check requested?

CORI checks are completed for:

• All archdiocesan and parish employees• All clergy, religious, and deacons• All current and prospective employees and vol-

unteers who have or will have unsupervised con-tact with children and young people

• All current and prospective employees and vol-unteers providing services to elderly or disabled people in their homes or in community-based settings.

Based on the work or volunteer ministry a person does within a parish, those who generally need a background check include catechists, lectors, extraordinary minis-ters of Holy Communion, greeters, Open Doors minis-ters, and CARES ministers.

Saint Cecilia Ministry of The Month

Our parish has 28 pastoral visitors providing a consistent listening presence and Holy Communion to individuals facing life crises such as health declines, loss of home, and loss of autonomy. Father John and the Pastoral Council launched CARES four years ago to respond to the growing spiritual needs of our community, envisioning the program as a framework for offering consistent and supported pastoral care. Jeanne Bruno, a parishioner and chaplain, was hired to coordinate CARES.

"People search for God in the midst of upheaval and crisis, and CARES visitors witness and affirm the unique ways that spirit responds," Jeanne says. CARES visitors now make about 115 visits per month to private homes and ten other locations.

Parishioners of all ages, backgrounds and experience have heeded the call to become CARES ministers. One man visits someone who is isolated. "It really touches me to visit someone who is so lonely, someone whom God has not given the opportunity to talk to people," says this CARES visitor. "I see now how lucky I have been."

At first Florrie Reddish felt uncomfortable as a pastoral visitor. "But some of the people I see don't have any other visitors and they can be so gentle, so wise, and so appreciative. I'm learning from them about what it is like to grow older."

CARES holds monthly meetings where pastoral visitors share their journeys and get support. "The people we visit have great needs and vulnerabilities," said Meghan Brookes, a pastoral visitor. "It's helpful to come and talk and learn more about the transitions that people are going through."

CARES ministers visit individuals in a variety of settings, and now offer Communion services at four locations, a rest home, an assisted living facility, a boarding house, and St. Cecilia's House. Communion services have led residents to get to know their neighbors, allowing mutual support and friendships to grow in a prayerful way.

"We help each other out now," says one Communion service participant. "We pray for the people in the building who are sick."

Pastoral visitor Maura Harrington says that coordinating a Communion service has changed her life. "[The communicants]" have a zillion challenges and no self-pity," she says. "I've learned so much from them about faith, struggle, and gratitude. It's the most fulfilling part of my week."

CARES ministers participate in a six-session training called “Pastoral Care to the Sick and Homebound.” This course, offered by the archdiocese, builds skills in providing spiritual support and pastoral care. "It's essential to build a strong pastoral foundation and a listening presence," says Jeanne.

A new pastoral visitor got involved after reading about CARES in the parish bulletin. "People are grateful to have someone to share their struggles with," she says. "This is a new beginning for me. I want to do more, maybe even get involved in mission work."

The next pastoral care training will be held in the fall. If you are interested in joining CARES, contact Jeanne Bruno at 617-536-4548 Ext. 117 or e-mail jbruno@stceciliaboston.org.

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Young Neighbors in Action 2017!We're heading to San Diego, CA this July!

This July our high school parishioners will be heading to San Diego, California for a week of service and learning. The Young Neighbors program provides a solid, Catholic approach to service and justice that balances Scripture and Catholic Social Teaching with direct service. It provides the experiences, skills, and learning needed to help young people come to a greater understanding of the need for change in our society. To help defray the cost of this trip, our Young Neighbors will be hosting a series of bake sales beginning this weekend. There is also a water jug in the narthex where you can deposit your spare change between now and July.

How Can You Help?

• Purchase some baked goods at our YNIA Bake Sale on Sunday June 18 here at Saint Cecilia.

• Sponsor a Young Neighbor. A trip like this usually costs somewhere in the neighborhood of $1,200.00 per Young Neighbor. Sponsoring a Young Neighbor is a great way to show your support!

• Sponsor a van. When we arrive in California we will have to rent vans for the week. A van rental typically costs approximately $1,700. Sponsoring a van is a great way to help keep our expenses down.

• Make a tax deductible gift to our YNIA fund.

• Bring your loose change to church and deposit it in the water jug in the narthex.

• Consider donating some of your Jet Blue TrueBlue points to help defray the cost of our travel.

• We are always happy to receive Red Sox tickets that we can raffle off.

For more information on how you can help, please contact one of our fundraising committee members:

Scott MacDonald – smacdonald@stceciliaboston.org Janet Sweeney - pjpcsween@comcast.net

For more information on Young Neighbors in Action, please visit www.youngneighbors.org.

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SAINT CECILIA PARISH EVENTSAll Events Held in Saint Cecilia Parish Pastoral Center

• Young Families Discussion GroupJune 11| After 9:30 Mass | Conference Room

• Saint Cecilia Movie night: BrooklynJune 17| 6:00 p.m. | Parish Hall

• A Conversation with Rev. James Martin, SJJune 19 | 7:30 p.m. | Church

• Wisdom and Mature SpiritualityJune 25| 10:00 - 11:00 a.m. | Conference Room

• Men's SpiritualityJuly 7 | 7:00 - 8:00 a.m. | Parish Hall

CATHOLIC CHARITIES• Standing With Refugees | Catholic Charities

June 17 | 10:00 a.m. — 2:00 p.m.Boston College High SchoolAs the celebration of World Refugee Day on June 20 ap-proaches, Catholic Charities is pleased to host Standing With Refugees, a two-part event to include a panel discus-sion and the opportunity to experience entering America through the lens of a refugee. To register for this event, please go to www.ccab.org/events.

SACRED THREADS• The Role of the Public Intellectual

July 15 | Sister Joan Chittister| Fontbonne Academy, The Sisters of St. Joseph Convocation Center, 930 Brook Road, Milton | 10:00 – 11:30 a.m.

PAULIST CENTER• The Challenges and Opportunities of Aging

June 13 | Father Tom Ryan, CSP | 5 Park Street, Boston | 7:00 p.m.

BOSTON COLLEGE COURSES AND EVENTSSpecial One-Week Courses:

• Dorothy Day: A Revolution from the HeartJuly 10 – July 13| Robert Ellsberg | Simboli Hall, Brighton Campus, 9 Lake Street | 6:00 – 9:00 p.m. (Registration required)

• Cultivating Spirituality in a Technological AgeJuly 24 – July 27| Richard Gaillardetz | Simboli Hall, Brigh-ton Campus, 9 Lake Street | 6:00 – 9:00 p.m. (Registration required)

Other Events:

• Evelyn Underhill Lecture in Christian SpiritualityThe Meeting of East and West: Spirituality Beyond Boundaries July 8 | Rev. Dr. John Philip Newell| Robsham Theater, Chestnut Hill Campus | 10:00 a.m.

• Ninth Annual Mary Magdala Day CelebrationMary Magdalene and the Women Disciples in the Gospel of LukeJuly 21, | Barbara Reid, O.P.| St. Ignatius Church and Corcoran Commons | 12:00 – 3:00 p.m. Includes liturgy and lunch

Online Courses: All of the following are 5-WEEK COURSES from July 26 - Sep-tember 5, 2017 | $50.00

• Adult Faith Formation for a Vibrant Church

• Teaching Religion to Adolescents: Creative Strategies and Best Practices

• Teaching Religion to Children: Creative Strategies and Best Practices

• • (NEW!) The Online Book Club: The Rebirthing of God: Christianity’s Struggle for New Beginnings

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Why I wrote about the Catholic Church and the LGBT community

By JAMES MARTIN, SJ

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Adapted from “Building a Bridge: How the Catholic Church and the LGBT Community Can Enter into a Relationship of Respect, Com-passion, and Sensitivity” by James Martin, SJ.

In the summer of 2016, a gunman stormed into a night-club popular among the gay community in Orlando and killed 49 people in the largest mass shooting in U.S. history.

In response, millions in this country grieved and voiced their support for the LGBT community. But I was concerned about what I did not hear. Although many church leaders expressed sorrow and horror, only a handful of the more than 250 Catholic bishops used the words gay or LGBT.

Cardinal Blase Cupich of Chicago; Bishop Robert Lynch of St. Petersburg, Fla; Bishop David Zubik of Pittsburgh; Bishop Robert McElroy of San Diego; and Bishop John Stowe of Lexington, Ky., all spoke out strongly in sup-port of the LGBT community and against homophobia.Many others, however, remained silent.

I found this revelatory. The fact that only a few Catho-lic bishops acknowledged the LGBT community or even used the word gay at such a time showed that the LGBT

community is still invisible in many quarters of the church. Even in tragedy its members are invisible.This event helped me recognize something in a new way: The work of the Gospel cannot be accomplished if one part of the church is essentially separated from any other part. Between the two groups, the LGBT community and the institutional church, a chasm has formed, a separation for which a bridge needs to be built.

For many years, I’ve ministered to and worked with LGBT people, most of them Catholics. My ministry has not been primarily through classes or seminars, but through more informal channels. Lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender people, as well as their families and friends, have come to me for advice, counsel, confes-sion and spiritual direction. After Masses, lectures and retreats, they will ask advice on spiritual and religious matters, pose questions about church-related issues, or simply share their experiences.

During these times, I’ve listened to their joys and hopes, their griefs and anxieties, sometimes accompa-nied by tears, sometimes by laughter. In the process, I’ve become friends with many of them. Most priests, deacons, sisters, brothers and lay pastoral workers in

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the church could probably say the same thing.

I’ve also worked with and come to know many cardi-nals, archbishops, bishops, and other church officials and leaders. After 30 years as a Jesuit and 20 years working for a Catholic media ministry, I’ve come to know members of the hierarchy through a variety of ways, from speaking events to dinner-table conversa-tions. I’ve become friends with many church leaders, and I rely on their wise counsel and pastoral support.

Over the years, then, I’ve discovered a great divide. I lament that there isn’t more understanding and con-versation between LGBT Catholics and the institutional church. I would rather not refer to two “sides,” be-cause everyone is part of the church. But many LGBT Catholics have told me that they have felt hurt by the institutional church — unwelcomed, excluded and insulted. At the same time, many in the institutional church want to reach out to this community, but seem somewhat confused about how to do so. Yes, I know it seems that some don’t seem to want to reach out, but all the bishops I know are sincere in their desire for true pastoral outreach.

For the past three decades I’ve been a Jesuit, part of my ministry has been, informally, trying to build bridges between these groups. But after the shooting in Orlando, my desire to do so intensified.

So when New Ways Ministry, a group that ministers to and advocates for LGBT Catholics, asked just a few weeks after the Orlando tragedy if I would accept its “Bridge Building Award” and give a talk at the time of the award ceremony, I agreed. The name of the award, as it turned out, inspired me to sketch out an idea for a “two-way bridge” that might help bring together the institutional church and the LGBT community.

My aim is to urge the church to treat the LGBT com-munity with “respect, compassion, and sensitivity” (a phrase from the Catechism of the Catholic Church) and encourage the LGBT community to reciprocate, reflecting those virtues in its own relationship with the institutional church.

I understand the difficulties that many LGBT people have faced in the church. They have shared stories with me about being insulted, slandered, excluded, rejected and even fired. I don’t want to minimize that pain. Still, I believe it’s important for the LGBT com-

munity — for everyone, in fact — to treat others with respect, even when their own church at times feels like an enemy. That is part of being a Christian, hard as it is.

This does not mean that one cannot critique and chal-lenge the church when it needs to be critiqued and challenged. But all of that can be done with “respect, compassion and sensitivity.”

In fact, respect, compassion and sensitivity are under-valued gifts for dealing with conflict and disagreement in general, gifts that can be shared with the wider culture. These virtues can help not only Catholics and Christians, but all people of goodwill who seek unity.

Not too long ago, in the larger world, opposing fac-tions would often interact with one another politely and work together for the common good. Certainly there were tensions, but a kind of quiet courtesy and tacit respect prevailed. Now all one seems to find is contempt. As a result, many people feel powerless to prevent the continued fraying of the social fabric as well as the name-calling, personal attacks and violence that such division gives rise to.

For me, the “echo chambers” created by social media in which one’s worldview is barely challenged, news channels specializing in simplistic and sometimes false analyses of complicated political situations and civic leaders seemingly unconcerned about the division that their words and actions might cause are all develop-ments that contribute to this disunity, as well as to the feelings of hopelessness that arise in the face of this disunity.

In these times, the church should be a sign of unity. Frankly, in all times. Yet many people see the church as contributing to division, as some Christian leaders and their congregations mark off boundaries of “us” and “them.” But the church works best when it embodies the virtues of respect, compassion and sensitivity.

Because, in the end, for Jesus there is no us and them. For Jesus there is only an us.

The Rev. James Martin, SJ is a Jesuit priest, author, and editor-at-large at America, The National Catholic Review.

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Summertime Liturgy of the Hours

TUESDAY, JUNE 13 Memorial of Saint Anthony of Padua

Evening Prayer at 6:30 p.m.

SUNDAY, JUNE 18 Solemnity of the Most Holy Body and Blood of Christ

Adoration at 5:00 p.m. followed by Evening Prayer at 6:00 p.m.

SATURDAY, JUNE 24 Solemnity of the Birth of Saint John the Baptist

Morning Prayer at 9:00 a.m.

THURSDAY, JUNE 29 Solemnity of Saint Peter and Saint Paul

Evening Prayer at 6:30 p.m.

SATURDAY, JULY 22 Feast of Saint Mary Magdalene

Morning Prayer at 9:00 a.m.

WEDNESDAY, JULY 26 Memorial of Saint Anne and Saint Joachim

Evening Prayer at 6:30 p.m.

MONDAY, JULY 31 Memorial of Saint Ignatius of Loyola

Evening Prayer at 6:30 p.m.

MONDAY, AUGUST 14 Solemnity of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary

Evening Prayer at 6:30 p.m.

TUESDAY, AUGUST 22 Memorial of the Queenship of Mary

Evening Prayer at 6:30 p.m.

TUESDAY, AUGUST 29 Memorial of the Passion of Saint John the Baptist

Evening Prayer at 6:30 p.m.

From the rising of the sun to its setting, praised be the name of the Lord. Psalm 113:3

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Parish RESOURCES

Parish 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, PastorMary Kaye, Pastoral Director of Operations, mkaye@stceciliaboston.orgMark Donohoe, Pastoral Associate for Administration, mdonohoe@stceciliaboston.orgScott J. MacDonald, Director of Faith Formation and Leadership Development, smacdonald@stceciliaboston.orgJeanne Bruno, Chaplain, Pastoral Associate,Coordinator of Pastoral Outreach, jbruno@stceciliaboston.orgRichard J. Clark, Director of Music and Organist, rclark@stceciliaboston.orgLisa Pickering, Events and Facilities Manager,lpickering@stceciliaboston.orgMegan Riggle, Business and Marketing Coordinator,mriggle@stceciliaboston.org

Assisting ClergyRev. Erick Berrelleza, SJRev. Peter Grover, OMVRev. Peter Gyves, SJRev. James Shaughnessy, SJ

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

Liturgy of the HoursEvening Prayer and Morning Prayer, as announced. Please check the bulletin for dates and times.

ReconciliationThe sacrament of reconciliation is available at Saint Cecilia by ap-pointment, or at St. Clement Eucharistic Shrine (617-266-5999 x221), St. Francis Chapel in the Prudential Center (617-437-7117), and St. Anthony Shrine (617-542-6440). Please call for scheduled times.

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 Scott MacDonald.

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.

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

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

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), Maria Roche (maria.roche15@gmail.com), Letitia Howland (l_howland@hotmail.com), or Erin Young (erin.t.young@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.

Sunday ParkingThere is reduced rate parking for $11.00 at the Hynes Auditorium Garage located on Dalton Street (next to Summer Shack/Kings) on Sundays until 3:00 p.m. and every evening after 4:00 p.m. Please be sure to ask one of our greeters for a parking validation ticket before leaving Mass. Discounted parking is no longer available at the Hilton Boston Back Bay, but reduced-rate parking continues to be available on Sundays only at the Prudential Center South Garage (enter at Huntington Avenue or Dalton Street); up to 4 hours: $14.00, up to 5 hours: $20.00.

Saint Cecilia Rainbow MinistrySaint Cecilia Rainbow Ministry is a LGBTQ community at Saint Cecilia. For more information, contact stceciliarainbowministry@gmail.com.

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 narthex.