Tuesday Night Book Group: 25 Books Every Christian Should Read
2021-06-01 19:00 - 2021-08-24 20:15 (America/New_York) | Zoom
Imagine how much it could deepen your spiritual life if you spent the summer learning insights from more than two dozen of the most spiritually influential and important books for Christians. From timeless classics to unexpected selections of fiction and poetry, our summer book selection 25 BOOKS EVERY CHRISTIAN SHOULD READ provides historical background for each work and explains its importance for modern Christians, including excerpts and discussion questions to get us started.
To RSVP for a session, email karenpagenyc@gmail.com to receive the Zoom link. All are welcome.

Tuesday, June 1st, at 7-8:15 pm: The Tuesday Night Book Group will be discussing the book 25 BOOKS EVERY CHRISTIAN SHOULD READ through August 24th. Tonight we’ll discuss key takeaways from two books: On the Incarnation by St. Athanasius, and Confessions by St. Augustine.
Tuesday, June 8th, at 7-8:15 pm: The Tuesday Night Book Group will be discussing the book 25 BOOKS EVERY CHRISTIAN SHOULD READ through August 24th. Tonight we’ll discuss key takeaways from two books: Sayings by the Desert Fathers, and Rule by St. Benedict.
Tuesday, June 15th, at 7-8:15 pm: The Tuesday Night Book Group will be discussing the book 25 BOOKS EVERY CHRISTIAN SHOULD READ through August 24th. Tonight we’ll discuss key takeaways from two books: The Divine Comedy by Dante Alighieri, and The Cloud of Unknowing.
Tuesday, June 22nd, at 7-8:15 pm: The Tuesday Night Book Group will be discussing the book 25 BOOKS EVERY CHRISTIAN SHOULD READ through August 24th. Tonight we’ll discuss key takeaways from two books: Revelations by Julian of Norwich, and Imitation of Christ by Thomas a Kempis.
Tuesday, June 29th, at 7-8:15 pm: The Tuesday Night Book Group will be discussing the book 25 BOOKS EVERY CHRISTIAN SHOULD READ through August 24th. Tonight we’ll discuss key takeaways from two books: Philokalia, and Institutes of the Christian Religion by John Calvin.
Tuesday, July 6th, at 7-8:15 pm: The Tuesday Night Book Group will be discussing the book 25 BOOKS EVERY CHRISTIAN SHOULD READ through August 24th. Tonight we’ll discuss key takeaways from two books: Interior Castle by St. Teresa of Avila, and Dark Night of the Soul by St. John of the Cross.
Tuesday, July 13th, at 7-8:15 pm: The Tuesday Night Book Group will be discussing the book 25 BOOKS EVERY CHRISTIAN SHOULD READ through August 24th. Tonight we’ll discuss key takeaways from two books: Pensees by Blaise Pascal, and Pilgrim’s Progress by John Bunyan.
Tuesday, July 20th, at 7-8:15 pm: The Tuesday Night Book Group will be discussing the book 25 BOOKS EVERY CHRISTIAN SHOULD READ through August 24th. Tonight we’ll discuss key takeaways from two books: The Practice of the Presence of God by Brother Lawrence, and A Serious Call to a Devout and Holy Life by William Law.
Tuesday, July 27th, at 7-8:15 pm: The Tuesday Night Book Group will be discussing the book 25 BOOKS EVERY CHRISTIAN SHOULD READ through August 24th. Tonight we’ll discuss key takeaways from two books: The Way of a Pilgrim, and The Brothers Karamazov by Fyodor Dostoevsky.
Tuesday, August 3rd, at 7-8:15 pm: The Tuesday Night Book Group will be discussing the book 25 BOOKS EVERY CHRISTIAN SHOULD READ through August 24th. Tonight we’ll discuss key takeaways from two books: Orthodoxy by G.K. Chesterton, and Poetry by Gerald Manley Hopkins.
Tuesday, August 10th, at 7-8:15 pm: The Tuesday Night Book Group will be discussing the book 25 BOOKS EVERY CHRISTIAN SHOULD READ through August 24th. Tonight we’ll discuss key takeaways from two books: The Cost of Discipleship by Dietrich Bonhoeffer, and A Testament of Devotion by Thomas R. Kelly.
Tuesday, August 17th, at 7-8:15 pm: The Tuesday Night Book Group will be discussing the book 25 BOOKS EVERY CHRISTIAN SHOULD READ through August 24th. Tonight we’ll discuss key takeaways from two books: The Seven-Storey Mountain by Thomas Merton, and Mere Christianity by C.S. Lewis.
Tuesday, August 24th, at 7-8:15 pm: The Tuesday Night Book Group will be discussing the book 25 BOOKS EVERY CHRISTIAN SHOULD READ through August 24th. Tonight we’ll discuss key takeaways from Return of the Prodigal Son by Henri Nouwen.

Care of Creation Mural with Little Sisters of the Assumption Students
2021-09-18 14:00 - 16:00 | NY
Sponsored by Ignatian Social Justice and Family Ministry
9-11-year-old students: Sign up to create a Care of Creation Mural with Little Sisters of the Assumption (E 114th St.) students.
The mural will be displayed in the Church and children will get a 3″ inch clay pot to plant a succulent to take home.
Space is limited to 20 participants and 1 adult or teenage sibling must accompany their child.
Please register here by September 8, 2021:

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Boomers & Beyond: Sunday Brunch
2021-09-19 13:00 - 15:00 | Central Park, East 79th Street and Fifth Avenue, New York, NY, 10028, United States
Join us for the Sunday Brunch at Central Park at East 79th St. and 5th Avenue
MEETING POINT: East 79th Street and 5th Avenue.
Bring your own lunch and beverages.
Space is limited.
To sign up, please click here.

B&B will implement careful measures to ensure the safety of our members such as limited space, face coverings when not eating, social distancing, and use of hand sanitizer as necessary.
Further details will be provided to confirmed members closer to the date of the event.
If you have any comments, feel free to email us at boomersandbeyond.st.ignatius@gmail.com.

Ignatius Loyola: Mentor and Role Model for Men
2021-09-21 19:00 - 20:30 | Parish House, 980 Park Avenue, New York, NY, 10028, United States
In the Parish House and on Zoom

Our gathering will begin with introductions and Ignatian prayer followed by a short presentation and discussion. We will explore how Ignatius’ soldierly sense of discipline empowered him to persevere on his journey of self-discovery and discernment of God’s call. New members are welcome! Brian B. Pinter, Pastoral Associate, will facilitate.
Note: The fully vaccinated may attend in person.
To register, email simensgroup@aol.com.

Tuesday Night Book Group: St. Augustine's Confessions
2021-09-21 19:00 - 2021-12-21 20:15 | Zoom
Spanning the moral and the mystical, and described “the single most compelling and attractive and fascinating book ever written by a saint” and as “an extended poetic, passionate, and intimate prayer,” St. Augustine’s CONFESSIONS* will be the Tuesday Night Book Group’s final book of 2021.
The importance of this classic cannot be overstated. As Bishop Robert Barron has observed, “Prior to Augustine, no author had ever turned his speculative gaze so intently upon his own life and interiority. Hence, without the CONFESSIONS, there would have been no Shakespearean soliloquies (in fact, Augustine coined the term soliloquia); Joyce could never have written Ulysses or A Portrait of the Artist as a Young Man; Freud and Jung could never have developed psychoanalysis.”
You have never met a man like Augustine. For there has never been another man like Augustine — who combined fire and light, a passionately fiery heart and a dazzlingly brilliant head, as no mere man in history has ever done. His notorious life before his baptism reflects his honest struggle with the faith which has given THE CONFESSIONS such timeless appeal over the past 16 centuries, and in a way that is quintessentially modern: introspective, emotional, self-doubting, complex. All are invited to join us on this journey to unearth this treasure chest of wisdom and insights of the heart.
Required Reading:
*Participants are welcome to read and bring to our discussions any translation of THE CONFESSIONS (e.g., from Frank Sheed’s to any inexpensive public domain copy), but we are recommending the Study Edition of THE CONFESSIONS: The Works of Saint Augustine: A Translation for the 21st Century, translated by Sister Maria Boulding.
Optional Additional Reading:
I BURNED FOR YOUR PEACE: Augustine’s CONFESSIONS Unpacked by Peter Kreeft, PhD
THE ONE CHRIST: St. Augustine’s Theology of Deification by David Vincent Meconi, SJ.

RSVP
To RSVP for a session, email karenpagenyc@gmail.com or robert.giugliano@gmail.com to receive the Zoom link. All are welcome.

Schedule
Tuesday, September 21st, 7-8:15 pm: The Tuesday Night Book Group will be discussing St. Augustine’s CONFESSIONS through December. Tonight we’ll discuss key takeaways from Book I: Augustine’s Infancy and Boyhood.
Tuesday, September 28th, 7-8:15 PM: The Tuesday Night Book Group will be discussing St. Augustine’s CONFESSIONS through December. Tonight we’ll discuss key takeaways from Book II: Augustine’s Adolescence.
Tuesday, October 5th, 7-8:15 pm: The Tuesday Night Book Group will be discussing St. Augustine’s CONFESSIONS through December. Tonight we’ll discuss key takeaways from Book III: Student Years at Carthage.
Tuesday, October 12th, 7-8:15 pm: The Tuesday Night Book Group will be discussing St. Augustine’s CONFESSIONS through December. Tonight we’ll discuss key takeaways from Book IV: Approaching Maturity.
Tuesday, October 19th, 7-8:15 pm: The Tuesday Night Book Group will be discussing St. Augustine’s CONFESSIONS through December. Tonight we’ll discuss key takeaways from Book V: Professional Changes, and Continuing Religious Quest: Augustine to Rome and Milan.
Tuesday, October 26th, 7-8:15 pm: The Tuesday Night Book Group will be discussing St. Augustine’s CONFESSIONS through December. Tonight we’ll discuss key takeaways from Book VI: Milan, 385: Progress, Friends, Perplexities.
Tuesday, November 2nd, 7-8:15 pm: The Tuesday Night Book Group will be discussing St. Augustine’s CONFESSIONS through December. Tonight we’ll discuss key takeaways from Book VII: Theological Progress: Neo-Platonism Frees Augustine’s Mind.
Tuesday, November 9th, 7-8:15 pm: The Tuesday Night Book Group will be discussing St. Augustine’s CONFESSIONS through December. Tonight we’ll discuss key takeaways from Book VIII: Augustine’s Moral Conversion.
Tuesday, November 16th, 7-8:15 pm: The Tuesday Night Book Group will be discussing St. Augustine’s CONFESSIONS through December. Tonight we’ll discuss key takeaways from Book IX: Augustine’s Mystical Experience.
Tuesday, November 23rd, 7-8:15 pm: The Tuesday Night Book Group will be discussing St. Augustine’s CONFESSIONS through December. Tonight we’ll discuss key takeaways from Book X: Recapitulation of the First Nine Books: Memory.
Tuesday, November 30th, 7-8:15 pm: The Tuesday Night Book Group will be discussing St. Augustine’s CONFESSIONS through December. Tonight we’ll discuss key takeaways from Book XI: Reflections on Time and Eternity.
Tuesday, December 7th, 7-8:15 pm: The Tuesday Night Book Group will be discussing St. Augustine’s CONFESSIONS through December. Tonight we’ll discuss key takeaways from Book XII: Meditations on Early Genesis: Heaven and Earth.
Tuesday, December 14th, 7-8:15 pm: The Tuesday Night Book Group will be discussing St. Augustine’s CONFESSIONS through December. Tonight we’ll discuss key takeaways from Book XIII: Finding Symbols in Genesis: The Days of Creation, Prophecy of the Church.
Tuesday, December 21st, 7 pm: The Tuesday Night Book Group will be discussing St. Augustine’s CONFESSIONS through December. Tonight’s final discussion of key takeaways from the entire book will double as our Holiday Gathering.

Society of St. Vincent de Paul Friends of the Poor® Walk
2021-09-25 | NY
The Walk will begin at Saint Patrick’s Cathedral and will end at the Church of Our Lady of Good Counsel on East 90th Street. The FOP® Walk is a fundraiser for our SVdP Conference and is also a fun, family-friendly social/community event that is great for members, volunteers, friends/family of all ages. Mass and lunch at Our Lady of Good Counsel will follow the Walk. However, there are some restrictions, as follows:

ALL participants in the Friends of the Poor Walk MUST wear a mask during the Mass.
Any participants who wish to take part in the lunch after Mass MUST be vaccinated AND provide proof of vaccination.
Proof of vaccination can be emailed to svdpmembership980@gmail.com (preferred) prior to the day of the walk, or they can show it the day of the walk.

Interested participants are encouraged to register as a Walker even if they do not yet know what your plans will be on that day. SVdP also strongly encourages each of you to invite two friends to register and participate with you.
Our Conference has chosen a team name “Walking the Walk of Faith Team”.
How to Register:
– To register, click here.
– Next, click on “Join this Team”.
– You will then need to Select Beneficiary. Click on the box that says “Choose Beneficiary” and choose “St. Lawrence O’Toole (@St.Ignatius Loyola Parish)”. This step is very important. While you are not required to raise funds, choosing our SVdP Conference as the beneficiary ensures you are counted as one of our walkers and that if you do raise any funds, they will get to us.

Scripture Class: Healing the Shame
2021-09-28 19:00 - 20:00 | Zoom
Toxic shame is a loud, aggressive internal voice that distorts our relationships with self, others, and God; a true plague on the soul.

Our presentation and discussion will explore how we can cooperate with God’s healing grace that empowers us to move beyond unhealthy shame.

Brian B. Pinter, Pastoral Associate, will present.

To register, email Brian Pinter at brianbpinter@gmail.com.

Scripture Class: The Bible as Dream
2021-09-30 19:00 - 2021-10-14 20:00 | Zoom
Four Thursdays, beginning September 30th at 7 PM on Zoom
The Bible is like a dream – through powerful symbols, recurring themes, parables, and archetypal characters and narratives the dreamer is invited to healing, wholeness, maturity, and a grace-filled life.

Our presentations and discussion will explore how the tools of dream interpretation can assist us in enriching our appreciation of these sacred stories.

Brian B. Pinter, Pastoral Associate, will present.

To register, email Brian Pinter at brianbpinter@gmail.com.

Shelter Orientation
2021-10-01 18:00 - 20:00 | Wallace Hall, 980 Park Avenue, New York, NY, 10028, United States
The Orientation will include a Safe Environment Video as well as an overview of updated policies/procedures for volunteers.
Each attendee for the Orientation is required to wear a mask.
Registration is requested by Wednesday, September 29th.

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Tuesday Night Book Group: Saturday Field Trip
2021-10-16 12:00 - 15:00 | NY
Join the Tuesday Night Book Group on a Saturday Midday Field Trip to hear a one-hour lecture on one of history’s greatest mystics St. Teresa of Avila, her classic book THE INTERIOR CASTLE (you’ll receive a free copy), and her seven-step (or seven-mansion) mystical journey to God.
From 1 PM to 3 PM, there will be an optional session of guided prayer interspersed with silent meditation (you may come and go as need be), drawing from St. Teresa’s writings and practices.
To register, email karenpagenyc@gmail.com, who will forward the Upper East Side address.

Hour Children Donation Truck
2021-10-17 09:00 - 13:00 | Church, 980 Park Avenue, New York, NY, 10028, United States
The Hour Children truck will be parked outside the church, ready to receive donations of clothing, toys, kitchenware, knick-knacks, household items, electronics, and small furniture.
About Hour Children: Their mission is to help incarcerated and formerly incarcerated women and their children successfully rejoin the community, reunify with their families, and build secure lives.

Carlos Cuartas Memorial Mass and Reception
2021-10-23 11:00 - 13:00 | Church, 980 Park Avenue, New York, NY, 10028, United States
Carlos Cuartas died on April 1, 2020. Because of the pandemic, there was not a Memorial Mass and celebration of Carlos’s unique life until now.
We invite you to a Memorial Mass at St. Ignatius Loyola Church (980 Park Avenue, NYC 10028) on Saturday, October 23, at 11:00 AM and to a reception in Wallace Hall afterward.
As a way of remembering Carlos, a group of his parishioner friends, also look forward to dedicating the Parish Lounge in honor of Carlos. Carlos knew this space well since it is the meeting place for many Parish ministries, including the Emmaus Bereavement Group, Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults (RCIA), LGBT Catholics and Friends, and the Parish Men’s Faith Group.
Over the next few months, the Parish Lounge will be renovated (fresh paint, new lighting, an improved A/V system, etc., and will become the Carlos Cuartas Parish Lounge). There will be a plaque of remembrance upon entering the lounge. We invite you as parishioners, co-ministers, and friends of Carlos to join us in creating this renovated space to honor Carlos.
We hope you can come to the Mass and reception. We hope you will also consider making a donation toward this project. Your support will make the renovated Parish Lounge a room that reflects the grace and style of Carlos!
Donations can be made online at https://ignatiusnycprd.wpengine.com/makeapayment/, noting Cuartas Memorial in the reason for donation section, or by sending a check to St. Ignatius Loyola, Attn. Erin Pick, 980 Park Avenue, New York, NY 10028, noting C. Cuartas memorial on the memo line.
Kind regards,
Brian Bassett
Maureen Fullam
Kenn Kern
John Mancuso
Kathy Murnion

Parish Retreat: “Autumn Reflects God’s Grandeur”
2021-11-05 18:00 - 2021-11-07 13:00 | Jogues Retreat House, Cornwall, NY, United States
Jogues Retreat, Cornwall, New York
The retreat will be held from Friday evening to Sunday lunch.
The Autumn foliage will be the backdrop and inspiration for this weekend of prayer.
We will “harvest” the graces of the past year, gathering up and sorting out, discriminating what is abiding from what is evanescent. We will use scripture, poetry, and music, private prayer and faith sharing, wonderful food, and the beauty of the Hudson Valley.
Our guides will be Fr. Danny Gustafson, Fr. Michael Hilbert, and Ms. Jean Santopatre.
The retreat is open to all parishioners; places are limited.
The requested offering is $150. Financial assistance is available.
Please use the dedicated email address to reserve a place: AutumnParishRetreatSIL@gmail.com.

In-Person Reading Course on Faith
2021-11-06 11:00 - 12:15 | Wallace Hall, 980 Park Avenue, New York, NY, 10028, United States
Weekly, from Saturday, November 6th to Saturday, December 4th

Fr. Bergen will offer a five-week reading course focusing on a book on faith and the Christian life by Ruth Burrows, the pen name of a British Carmelite nun who is one of the great spiritual writers of our time.
The class is open to parishioners of faith desiring to come to deeper faith and trust in God.
If you are not vaccinated, you will be required to wear a mask. If you are vaccinated, masks are optional.
To enroll, please e-mail bergenw@saintignatiusloyola.org.

Saying Goodbye: An Interfaith Look at End of Life Customs & Rituals
2021-11-09 19:00 - 20:30 | Church, 980 Park Avenue, New York, NY, 10028, United States
Presented by the Ignatian Interfaith Ministry in partnership with Frank E. Campbell – The Funeral Chapel
SPEAKERS
Michael Carullo, Funeral Director
Frank E. Campbell – The Funeral Chapel
An experienced and knowledgeable Funeral Director with over 40 years at Frank E. Campbell – The Funeral Chapel, Michael Carullo has a diverse background in all areas of funeral service with an exceptional devotion to client family service.
William Villanova, President
Frank E. Campbell – The Funeral Chapel
William Villanova, a 25-year licensed Funeral Director in New York and Connecticut, is the President of Frank E. Campbell – The Funeral Chapel, Past-President of the New York State Funeral Directors Association, and a multi-year recipient of the National Funeral Directors Association Pursuit of Excellence and Best of the Best Awards.
A reception in Wallace Hall will follow the program.
To register, email ignatianinterfaithministry@gmail.com.

Thanksgiving Food Drive & Turkey Drive
2021-11-13 - 2021-11-17 | Parish House, 980 Park Avenue, New York, NY, 10028, United States
Thanksgiving Food Drive
Benefiting the New York Common Pantry (NYCP)
NYCP’s Food Pantry Program is New York City’s largest community-based food pantry. Throughout the holiday season, NYCP will serve meals to over 2,000 low-income families.
Please bring your non-perishable food items to the Parish House from Saturday, November 13th to Wednesday, November 17th.
Suggested items:
– pasta (1 lb.)
– canned beans
– dry beans (1 lb.)
– juice (46 oz. cans/bottles)
– 1 qt. shelf-stable milk (No glass jars please)
Annual Turkey Drive
Benefiting the New York Common Pantry
A donation of $50 will help the Common Pantry to purchase a turkey plus plenty of delicious side dishes and dessert for one of the thousands of families who rely on their Choice Pantry services.
Please bring checks to the Parish House by Wednesday, November 17th, and make them payable to the Society of St. Vincent de Paul (note “Turkey Drive” in the memo section).

More Than a Book Club: November Book Discussion
2021-11-18 14:00 - 15:30 | Gonzaga Meeting Room, 980 Park Avenue, New York, NY, 10028, United States
More Than A Book Club returns to in-person meetings for the discussion of the November selection, The Red Tent by Anita Diamant.
Told in Dinah’s voice, this novel reveals the traditions and turmoils of ancient womanhood—the world of the red tent. It begins with the story of her mothers—Leah, Rachel, Zilpah, and Bilhah—the four wives of Jacob. They love Dinah and give her gifts that sustain her through a hard-working youth, a calling to midwifery, and a new home in a foreign land. Dinah’s story reaches out from a remarkable period of early history and creates an intimate connection with the past.
Proof of vaccination and masks are required.
To RSVP, email morethanabookclubsil@gmail.com.

Ignatius Loyola - Mentor and Role Model for Men
2021-11-18 19:00 - 21:00 | Parish House, 980 Park Avenue, New York, NY, 10028, United States
In the Parish House and on Zoom

Our gathering will begin with Ignatian prayer followed by a short presentation and dialogue on the First Week of the Spiritual Exercises. Ignatius invites us to begin the Exercises by seeking to know ourselves, including our shadow side, completely. We are also called to receive God’s unconditional love. We will explore Ignatius’ guidance and wisdom for undertaking this sacred soul work.

New members are welcome! Brian B. Pinter, Pastoral Associate, will facilitate.
The fully vaccinated may attend in person.
To RSVP, email simensgroup@aol.com.

Tuesday Night Book Group: Saturday Field Trip
2021-11-20 12:00 - 15:00 | NY
Join the Tuesday Night Book Group on a Saturday Midday Field Trip—to hear a one-hour lecture on Blessed Conchita (1862-1937), a married mother of nine who attested that “the greatest degree of Holiness is obtainable for everyone.” Blessed Conchita was beatified in May 2019 and left behind as many volumes of writing as St. Thomas Aquinas—and has been described as being “one of the great mystics of the 20th century” and of the ilk of the 16th century’s St. John of the Cross and St. Teresa of Avila. From 1 PM-3 PM, there will be an optional session of guided prayer interspersed with silent meditation (you may leave as need be), drawing from Blessed Conchita’s writings and practices.
To register to attend and to receive a complimentary book about Blessed Conchita, email karenpagenyc@gmail.com.
All are welcome.

All Hearts Together: A Mass of Remembrance
2021-11-29 19:00 - 20:00 | Church, 980 Park Avenue, New York, NY, 10028, United States
The LGBT Catholics & Friends ministry invites all parishioners to a Mass in observance of World AIDS Day.
Reception to follow in Wallace Hall.

To view the livestream of this Mass, click here.
All are welcome.

Meeting Christ in Prayer: Holy Listening
2021-12-01 19:00 - 2021-12-22 20:00 | Zoom
If you treasured the faith-sharing experiences of Meeting Christ in Prayer and long to deepen your relationship with Christ, we invite you to continue the journey and join us for four sessions of Holy Listening.
Based on Advent readings, this program provides new opportunities for spiritual conversation as you share your prayer experience with spiritual friends.
For registration and information, email MCIP@saintignatiusloyola.org.

A Chanticleer Christmas: Friday, December 3rd
2021-12-03 20:00 - 22:00 | Church, 980 Park Avenue, New York, NY, 10028, United States
A Chanticleer Christmas offers joy and transcendence through beautifully sung music of all centuries from classical to carols. The joy of Chanticleer’s Christmas season comes from sharing this precious moment of the year with you. The multiple Grammy Award-winning all-male vocal ensemble Chanticleer is comprised of 12 singers hailing from across the U.S.
Tickets: https://ignatiusnycprd.wpengine.com/gm_event/a-chanticleer-christmas-2/

A Chanticleer Christmas | Sunday, December 5th
2021-12-05 16:00 - 18:00 | Church, 980 Park Avenue, New York, NY, 10028, United States
A Chanticleer Christmas offers joy and transcendence through beautifully sung music of all centuries from classical to carols. The joy of Chanticleer’s Christmas season comes from sharing this precious moment of the year with you. The multiple Grammy Award-winning all-male vocal ensemble Chanticleer is comprised of 12 singers hailing from across the U.S.
Tickets: https://ignatiusnycprd.wpengine.com/gm_event/a-chanticleer-christmas-3/

Annual Christmas Concert: A New and Glorious Morn | Sunday, December 12th
2021-12-12 15:00 - 17:00 | Church, 980 Park Avenue, New York, NY, 10028, United States
The St. Ignatius Christmas concerts are our most beloved annual events. Join us this year to enjoy excerpts from Handel’s Messiah, complete with the audience sing-along Hallelujah Chorus! The Children’s Choirs, Parish Community Choir, Choir of St. Ignatius Loyola, and Orchestra of St. Ignatius Loyola can’t wait to celebrate the Christmas season with you, live and in person.
Tickets: https://ignatiusnycprd.wpengine.com/gm_event/a-new-and-glorious-morn/

Tuesday Night Book Group: Saturday Field Trip
2021-12-18 12:00 - 15:00 | NY
Join the Tuesday Night Book Group on a Saturday Midday Field Trip—to hear a one-hour lecture on St. Bernard of Clairvaux (1090-1153), a key figure in the unfolding of Christian spirituality who left his mark in emphasizing the importance of Lectio Divina and contemplation and on the whole rest of our tradition. After the talk on St. Bernard, who urged that we can all “dare to aspire to mystical marriage with the Word” (Sermon 83), there will be an optional 1-3 pm guided meditation based on St. Bernard’s writings to encourage us to enter more deeply into the love of God.

To register to attend, email karenpagenyc@gmail.com.

All are welcome.

Annual Christmas Concert: A New and Glorious Morn | Sunday, December 19th
2021-12-19 15:00 - 17:00 | Church, 980 Park Avenue, New York, NY, 10028, United States
The St. Ignatius Christmas concerts are our most beloved annual events. Join us this year to enjoy excerpts from Handel’s Messiah, complete with the audience sing-along Hallelujah Chorus! The Children’s Choirs, Parish Community Choir, Choir of St. Ignatius Loyola, and Orchestra of St. Ignatius Loyola can’t wait to celebrate the Christmas season with you, live and in person.
Tickets: https://ignatiusnycprd.wpengine.com/gm_event/a-new-and-glorious-morn-2/

Tuesday Night Book Group | Introduction to the Spiritual Life: Walking the Path of Prayer with Jesus by Dr. Brant Pitre
2022-01-11 19:00 - 2022-03-15 20:00 | Zoom
The Tuesday Night Book Group invites you to join us every Tuesday night (7-8:15 pm) as we explore the just-released book INTRODUCTION TO THE SPIRITUAL LIFE: Walking the Path of Prayer with Jesus by Dr. Brant Pitre.

The path of following Jesus is an ancient and storied spiritual tradition. Yet many believers are not familiar with the three major forms of prayer and the three stages of spiritual growth that exist to bring us closer to God.
This book draws on the riches of the Bible, the words of Jesus, and the writings of mystics across the centuries to shed light on the mystery—and wonder—of the spiritual life. Starting with the age-old belief that the path of prayer is not only informative but transformative, we will explore:
• The scriptural roots of vocal, meditative, and contemplative prayer
• The purgative, illuminative, and unitive stages of spiritual growth
• The spiritual exercises of prayer, fasting, and almsgiving
• The Jewish roots of the Lord’s Prayer
• Lectio Divina: how to pray with the Bible
• Seven vices and their seven opposing virtues
• The battle of prayer: how to deal with difficulty and distractions
• The “dark night of the soul” in the Scriptures
Exploring sacred truths, contemplative insights, and practical steps, our study of this book will present participants with a veritable biblical road map of the spiritual landscape that enables us to follow Jesus as our primary guide.
Please email TuesdayNightBookGroup@gmail.com to be added to the emailing list to receive the Zoom link for Tuesday discussions as well as optional supplemental handouts and videos.

Tuesday, February 8th, 7-8:15 pm: The Tuesday Night Book Group will be discussing Dr. Brant Pitre’s book INTRODUCTION TO THE SPIRITUAL LIFE until Lent. Tonight we’ll begin our discussion of Examination of Heart (Ch. 19) and Vices & Virtues (the 7 sins and their opposing virtues). All are welcome — RSVP to TuesdayNightBookGroup@gmail.com to receive the Zoom link.

Tuesday, February 15th, 7-8:15 pm: The Tuesday Night Book Group will be discussing Dr. Brant Pitre’s book INTRODUCTION TO THE SPIRITUAL LIFE until Lent. Tonight we’ll conclude our discussion of Examination of Heart (Ch. 19) and Vices & Virtues (the 7 sins and their opposing virtues). All are welcome — RSVP to TuesdayNightBookGroup@gmail.com to receive the Zoom link.

Tuesday, February 22nd, 7-8:15 pm: The Tuesday Night Book Group will be discussing Dr. Brant Pitre’s book INTRODUCTION TO THE SPIRITUAL LIFE until Lent. Tonight we’ll discuss Making Progress: Lectio Divina and Jacob’s Ladder. All are welcome — RSVP to TuesdayNightBookGroup@gmail.com to receive the Zoom link.

Tuesday, March 1st, 7-8:15 pm: The Tuesday Night Book Group will be discussing Dr. Brant Pitre’s book INTRODUCTION TO THE SPIRITUAL LIFE until Lent. Tonight we’ll discuss Making Progress: The Battle of Prayer. All are welcome — RSVP to TuesdayNightBookGroup@gmail.com to receive the Zoom link.

Tuesday, March 8th, 7-8:15 pm: The Tuesday Night Book Group will be discussing Dr. Brant Pitre’s book INTRODUCTION TO THE SPIRITUAL LIFE until Lent. Tonight we’ll discuss Making Progress: The Dark Night. All are welcome — RSVP to TuesdayNightBookGroup@gmail.com to receive the Zoom link.

Tuesday, March 15th, 7-8:15 pm: The Tuesday Night Book Group will be discussing Dr. Brant Pitre’s book INTRODUCTION TO THE SPIRITUAL LIFE until Lent. Tonight we’ll discuss Making Progress: The Living Water. All are welcome — RSVP to TuesdayNightBookGroup@gmail.com to receive the Zoom link.

Caring for the Caregiver
2022-01-13 19:00 - 20:00 | Zoom
Many must serve as caregivers – for elderly parents or relatives, for grandchildren, for partners and friends. Because of the spiritual and emotional demands of caregiving, burnout is an ever-present hazard. Our sessions will explore how we can engage in self-care, set boundaries, re-envision our role and renew our lives. (N.B. One need not be a “caregiver” to attend. This Zoom class is open to all who are interested in exploring how we can care for ourselves, grow in compassion, and nurture healthy relationships.) Brian B. Pinter, Pastoral Associate, will present and facilitate.

To RSVP, email brianbpinter@protonmail.com.

Tuesday Night Book Group: Saturday Field Trip
2022-01-15 12:00 - 15:00 | NY
Join the Tuesday Night Book Group on a Saturday Midday Field Trip to hear a one-hour talk on St. (Mother) Teresa of Calcutta, who — having lived in our time, and walked in our city — puts sanctity within our grasp. After the talk on St. Teresa, there will be an optional 1-3 pm guided meditation based on St. Teresa’s writings to help us see how the “I thirst!” of Jesus from the Cross echoed in her heart as she served Christ in her neighbor.

To register to attend, and to receive details re: the Upper East Side location plus a complimentary copy of Mother Teresa’s New York Times bestselling memoir COME BE MY LIGHT, email karenpagenyc@gmail.com.

All are welcome.

Zoom Webinar: Preparing for the Moral Life: Vulnerability, Recognition and Conscience (Lectures at St. Ignatius)
2022-01-31 19:00 - 21:00 | Church, 980 Park Avenue, New York, NY, 10028, United States
Click here to register for the webinar.

Speaker: Rev. James F. Keenan, S.J.

This talk suggests that longstanding “conscience formation programs” are not all that successful unless they help us first to cultivate the capacities to be vulnerable to one another and to recognize the other, often overlooked. My thesis is that, until there’s vulnerability and the willingness to recognize, there isn’t much capacity to be a person of conscience.

About the Speaker: Internationally renowned Moral Theologian and Bioethicist, Vice Provost for Global Engagement, Canisius Professor and Director of The Jesuit Institute at Boston College, Father Keenan is the author of numerous books and essays, including Moral Wisdom: Lessons and Texts from the Catholic Tradition.

Click here to register for the webinar.

The 2022 Lectures at St. Ignatius series has been generously underwritten by an anonymous donor.
