4/17/16 - St. Ignatius of Antioch Parish

The Roman Catholic Church of
Saint Ignatius of Antioch
APRIL 17, 2016
FOURTH SUNDAY OF EASTER
“I am the wheat of God. I must become the pure bread of Christ.” St. Ignatius of Antioch
Msgr. Joseph A. Pellegrino, Pastor
715 E Orange Street
Tarpon Springs, Florida 34689
Mass Schedule:
Saturday…….4:00 and 6:30 p.m.
(Fulfills Sunday Obligation)
Sunday……...7:30, 9:00, 11:30 a.m.
and 6:00 p.m. Life Teen
Weekdays…..7:30 a.m. and 9:00 a.m.
Saturday…….9:00 a.m.
Schedule of Confessions:
Saturday…….3:00– 3:45 p.m.
and after the 6:30 p.m. Mass
PARISH OFFICE 937-4050
Main Office ext. 201
Msgr. Joseph A. Pellegrino, Pastor
ext. 209
Rev. Brian Fabiszewski, Parochial Vicar ext.207
Rev. Kevin Molloy, in Residence
ext. 208
Deacon Samuel Moschetto
ext. 210
Deacon John Edgerton
ext. 222
Dan Angel, Seminarian
ext. 242
Ron Appel, Parish Manager
ext. 215
Katherine Creamer, Office Manager
ext. 201
Lorna Moffitt, Parish Mgr. Assistant
ext. 203
Eldean Jenkins, Facilities Manager
ext. 201
Anne Harman, Music Director
ext. 206
FAITH FORMATION
Rev. Brian Fabiszewski, - Director
Fran Morin, Pre-K—8th Grade
Katie Napolitano
Evangelization and Spirituality
Laura Margarella, Caritas
ext. 207
ext. 220
ext. 224
ext. 221
YOUTH MINISTRY
Bart Kovacic, Life Teen
High School Ministry
Jen McIlveen, Edge
Middle School Ministry
ext. 246
ext. 210
EARLY CHILDHOOD CENTER
Sharon Stokely, Director
ext. 225
GUARDIAN ANGELS SCHOOL
Mrs. Cindy Malinski, Principal
799-6724
UPPER PINELLAS
PREGNANCY CENTER
Mary Caesar
937-4304
PARISH OFFICE FAX
727-943-0676
OFFICE EMAIL
kcreamer@ignatius.net
PARISH WEBSITE
www.st.ignatius.net
Miraculous Medal Devotion:
Before 9 a.m. Mass each Wednesday
Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament:
Thursdays after 9 a.m. Mass until 10:15 a.m.
First Friday of the Month 9:30 a.m. until 9 p.m.
Baptism: Please call the Parish Office
Marriage: Please call the Parish Office
Sunday, April 17, 2016
at least 6 months in advance.
Holy Orders: Please call
Rev. Carl Melchior at 345-3338
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APRIL 17, 2016
Jesus Did This for Us
Let me begin today with a story about Mother Theresa.
During her visit to the United Nations several years ago, Blessed
Mother Theresa was approached by a diplomat who said, “I am
not a Catholic, Mother. But I want to know: how should I pray.”
The frail little nun took his burly hands in hers and spread out
five of his fingers on one hand. “When you pray,” she said,
“Think about the many blessings you have received; then, at the
end of the day, count out on each finger the words spoken to you
by Jesus: You did this for me.” The diplomat left holding up his
hand as though it were a trophy and saying: You did this for me.
In this simple prayer, Mother Theresa made real for the diplomat that the
Resurrection can and does live within every person. The love and peace of the Good
Shepherd is present to us in the many moments of compassion that bless our lives. In
kind words, in the listening ear, in the generous actions of others for us, there is Jesus,
doing this to me. He is also present in the blessings we extend to others. The Good
Shepherd of today’s gospel, God’s Word of love made flesh, guides us every day in our
journey to the eternal life of the Father.
“In him, we live and move and have our being,” as St. Paul says to the Athenians in Acts
17. We are protected from the rain of attacks on our lives with the Divine Umbrella He
extends over us. We live under His merciful love for us.
Under the Mercy.
That phrase was repeated over and over again in a wonderful book A Severe
Mercy by Sheldon Vanauken. Left to ourselves, we are inclined to destroy the purpose
for our existence and eliminate any meaning to our lives. But committed to Christ,
everything in our lives makes sense, has meaning, has purpose. Our commitment to
Christ protects us from being destroyed by those who mock us and attack us. Our
commitment to Christ protects us from destroying ourselves. This is the deep mercy
of the Lord.
“Nothing can separate us from the love of Christ,” St. Paul tells the Christians under
persecution in Rome, “Neither death, nor life, nor angels, nor principalities, nor present things, nor
future things, nor powers, nor height, nor depth, nor any other creature will be able to separate us from
the love of God in Christ Jesus our Lord.”
The vision of Revelation 7, our second reading for this Sunday, is of the countless
number of the saved who have washed their robes and made them white in the blood of
the Lamb. Their robes are their baptismal garments. More than that, their robes are their
baptismal lives. They have purified their lives, washed them, made them white, by accepting the cross of Jesus, the blood of the Lamb. Now they minister to the Lord before the
throne of God in eternal happiness.
FOURTH SUNDAY OF EASTER
They would be the first to admit that the yoke of Christ
was light, the suffering they endured for standing up for Him
was minor, the path they were led by Him was easy. The Divine
Shepherd knows them, guides them, and protects them so that
their happiness may be eternal.
This is the deep mercy of the Lord which we also enjoy.
Your neighbors laugh at you for your devotion to the Lord. They
mock you widow and widowers who have married each other in
Christ because you have sacrificed financial plans and married
rather than live together in sin. They mock you young parents
who welcome the surprise pregnancy rather than have that life
destroyed. They attack you honest people of various businesses
for your just standards and try to eliminate you from your
positions because less honesty is more cost effective. They insult
you young people who are willing to be the so-called only one
who doesn’t drink, take drugs or have sex. They can attack us,
but they cannot destroy the peace and the love the Jesus Christ
within us. We live under the peace and mercy of the Good
Shepherd.
Under the mercy of the Lord we are protected from
our worst enemy, ourselves. We avoid that which destroys
His presence in our homes and hearts. This is a great mercy.
Each of us knows that which is self destructive in our lives. We
continually petition the Lord for strength to fight that which
destroys us. In little steps, sometimes too small to realize, we
walk away from death and walk with the Lord. We live under
the mercy of Jesus Christ.
Life, meaningful life, is about Jesus Christ.
We are called upon today to recognize His presence in our
lives. Like the disciples of Paul and Barnabas at the conclusion of
today’s first reading, the only real need we have in our lives is to
learn how to be filled with joy and the Holy Spirit. For the Mercy
of God directs our lives to happiness.
Jesus did this for us.
Yours in Christ,
Sunday Altar
Flowers
You are invited
to make a gift
towards our
Sunday Altar
Flowers
in memory of,
in thanksgiving
for,
in celebration
of or
in honor of a person or event.
The donation is $50 for the
weekend floral arrangements.
This dedication will be printed
in the
bulletin for the requested week.
If interested, please come by the
Parish Office
between 9 - 4 on the weekdays.
Lord, grant eternal rest to
the souls of our dearly
departed, especially for
CLARA MANGANO &
LEON TOCZKO
and for all
those we hold
in our hearts
who have died,
may they rest
in the
arms of God.
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UPCOMING EVENTS
Congratulations
Sunday Donuts in the Hall
The Scouts will be offering
Donuts and Coffee after
the Masses THIS Sunday
in the hall.
REVEREND
MONSIGNOR
Youth Meetings this Week
This Sunday, April 17th…
10:00 a.m. Faith Formation Classes
in classrooms
6:00 p.m. Life Night in the hall
This Wednesday, April 20th…
6:30 p.m. Edge Classes in
classrooms and hall.
We will host a Reception in
the Hall honoring
Our Holy Father, Pope Francis’
appointment of our Pastor,
Fr. Joseph Pellegrino,
as A Chaplain To His Holiness
with the title of “Reverend Monsignor.”
Everyone is invited to join us on April 24th
from 12:30 p.m. - 2 p.m.
Light Refreshments will be served.
No RSVP needed.
Women’s Council Luncheon
Our next meeting will be Thursday, April 21st starting with
the recitation of the Rosary at 11:30 a.m. in the Chapel.
Lunch will begin at noon, followed by a general meeting.
Please have food in the kitchen by 11 a.m.
A-E: vegetables, F-J: meat, K-O: salads,
P-R: desserts, S-Z: rice, pasta, potatoes.
Early Childhood Fundraiser
Join us, Saturday, April 23rd from
6:30 p.m. to 10:30 p.m.
at Earthscapes Garden Room
816 Alt 19 in Palm Harbor.
$4000 Grand Prize Reverse Raffle
Proceeds go to our Early Childhood Center’s curriculum
enhancements. A minimum $50 Donation per ticket.
Max of 500 tickets will be sold.
$4000 Grand Prize will be awarded to the last ticket drawn
on April 23rd. (Need not be present to win.)
Event includes: Beer/Wine/Food by local restaurants/
Live Entertainment/Silent Auction/Door Prizes and more!
Purchase Tickets at the Early Childhood Center School.
Director Sharon Stokely - 727-937-4050 ext. 225 -sstokely@ignatius.net
UPCOMING EVENTS
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Join our
Respect Life Ministry
for their
End of the Year Celebration.
Tuesday, April 26th at 6 p.m. in the Chapel & hall.
Fr. Brian will be speak on “Caritas the Foundation of a Christian Life”
Dinner will immediately follow Mass.
We will review the year and plan for next.
All are invited. This is a great way
to become active in the Year of Mercy!
To RSVP and
if you would like to bring
a dish, vegetable, salad,
dessert or drink to share,
contact Mary at
laheydm@msn.com
or at 727 939 8270.
Other questions?
Contact Tom at
tsipera@tampabay.rr.com
Safe Environment Class
It is mandatory in the
Diocese of St. Petersburg
that anyone who has the
care, responsibility,
and /or supervision
of children and youth
go through
the safe environment class.
We will be offering this class
Saturday, April 23rd at 9 a.m.
in classroom 2. Please RSVP
with the Parish Office by
Tuesday, April 19th.
Hospital Flowers
Flowers…
distributed this week
at Florida Hospital North Pinellas
by Caritas Volunteers were donated
in loving memory of Muriel Betts
for a life well lived.
Next Blood Drive
The Bloodmobile will
be here
Sunday, May 8th
from 8 a.m. - 1 p.m.
Please Share A Pint!
ST. IGNATIUS YOUTH
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April’s Ministry Spotlight is on our YOUTH MINISTRY
Life Teen-High School
Life Teen is a year round program for teens in
9th - 12th grades. Every Sunday they begin with
an awesome, interactive and challenging 6 p.m. Life Teen Mass.
Afterwards all the teens are invited to meet at the hall for Life Night.
Life Night consist of food, fun and exciting presentations and experiences of our faith,
life issues, service and an opportunity to socialize in a Christian environment.
Teens have an opportunity to put their leadership skills into action.
Life Teen takes the teens deeper into their faith and the life of a Catholic
Christian teen. For more information contact Bart Kovacic, Youth Minister,
727-937-4050 ext. 245 or email at bkovacic@ignatius.net
Scan the QR Code and check out this month’s Life Teen Flyer!
The Edge - Middle School
The Edge is a year round program for teens in 6th, 7th & 8th grades. Pre-teens and
teens meet every other Friday evening for interactive games and a spiritual message.
They come away with an opportunity to grow closer to Jesus and discover a new aspect
of their faith and to have fun! The Edge meets every Friday during summer.
For more information contact Jen McIlveen, 937-4050 ext. 210
or email at jmcilveen@ignatius.net.
Scan the QR Code and check The Edge website!
Summer Adventure
Opportunities!
Good Counsel Camp is a co-ed camp
for ages 7-15, owned and operated
by the Diocese of St. Petersburg.
1 and 2 week sessions available.
Camp brochures are
located on the
courtesy desk or
visit our website at
goodcounselcamp.org.
Edge Car Wash
Saturday, April 30th
9:30 a.m. - 1 p.m.
at Advance Auto Parts across the street from the
Church. The car wash is free. All donations will
help send our Edge middle school youth on a
retreat to Hidden Lake Summer Camp where
they will be spiritually
nourished. Come see how,
at the Edge, we play together
and pray together.
Thank you for your support.
ST. IGNATIUS YOUTH
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Invest today & purchase St. Ignatius YOUTH STOCK!
Our FUTURE & PRESENT depend on it!
The teens of St. Ignatius are embarking on journeys
(Steubenville Youth Conference, Hidden Lake, and Covecrest Camps)
this summer to strengthen and challenge themselves in their relationship with Jesus.
All this costs money. Nothing is free. This is an opportunity for you to help the young people directly in
their faith experience. Maybe you wanted to sponsor a teen, but couldn’t do it alone, or you wanted to
give, but didn’t know how, then this is for you. St. Ignatius Youth Stock are available at
only $10 a share. You can purchase as many shares as you would like.
The money goes directly to offsetting the cost for the teens to attend their journeys.
So, what does a share holder receive?
A share holder receives:
1. Spiritual journey with the young people. (Newsletter)
2. A Shareholders certificate. (Proof, something to show off to your friends)
3. Prayers offered for your intentions by the teens at our Edge and Life Nights.
Don’t think twice. This is an opportunity to invest and influence the church not just of today,
but for tomorrow. Prayerfully consider this simple way of being a part of the youth of St. Ignatius.
For questions contact Bart Kovacic at 727-251-2476 or Jennifer McIlveen at 727-492-8652.
There are 3 ways to purchase stock.
1. Fill out request form below. Place in an envelope marked “St. Ignatius Youth Stock” and place
your form and payment in the collection basket, next week.
2. Fill out request form below and bring it to the parish office with your payment during regular
office hours. (Mon.-Fri. 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.)
3. Return to the Young person who has invited you to share in their experience.
It’s that simple. Get in on this life changing opportunity.
If you prefer to mail this form please remit to:
St. Ignatius Catholic Church, Attn: Bart Kovacic 715 E Orange St Tarpon Springs FL 34689.
St. Ignatius Youth Stock – 2016
Number of Shares___________
Name: _________________________________ Phone: ________________________
Address:_______________________________________________
City____________________ Zip:__________ Email:_______________________________
Name of Youth or "any" you would like to sponsor________________________
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PARISH NEWS
Check Out St. Ignatius’ New Crest!
Our parish crest points to the rich history of our parish family
within the Tarpon Springs community.
The main colors of blue and white match the flag of Greece
pointing to the rich Greek heritage of Tarpon Springs.
There are four main sections surrounding the Eucharistic host.
This represents Christ at the heart of our community and
as Christians we are Christ to the four corners of the world,
from north to south and east to west.
In the upper left corner is wheat which recalls the words of St. Ignatius:
“I am the wheat of God. I must become the pure bread of Christ.”
It is a continued reminder that we are a Eucharistic people
that take Christ into the world.
In the upper right corner is the lion that represents the martyrdom of our patron St. Ignatius of
Antioch and reminds us as a community that we are always called to be witnesses of our faith.
The white cross with a blue background in the lower left represents the cross that is thrown
into Tarpon Spring Bayou on Epiphany. It also symbolizes the deep Christian legacy of our
Tarpon Springs community.
The pine tree in the lower right portion of the crest represents Pinellas County, which comes
from the early Spanish explorers in the sixteenth century that named the area, Punta Piñal,
Spanish for "Point of Pines" or "Piney Point".
Prominently atop the crest is the shape of our current Church.
Alyssa Morris, the daughter of Joe and Le Morris, created this beautiful artistic expression for our
parish.
Fr. Brian Fabiszewski
Early Childhood Center
Ages 2-5 & Free VPK Call 937-5427
to schedule a tour.
Open Registration for the 2016-2017
school year has begun.
Interested parents may pick up applications
in the parish office or visit our center.
Stop by the school and see what makes our
early childhood center outstanding!
Guardian Angels School
Applications for the 2016 - 2017
school year are now available in the
Parish Office or at the school.
Check out our website at www.gacsfl.com
Call for a tour at 799-6724.
We would love to show you what your parish
school has to offer.
We accept Step Up for Students Scholarships.
DATE
Saturday, April 16
Sunday, April 17
Fourth Sunday of Easter
Acts 13:14, 43-52
Revelations 7:9-17
John 10:27-30
MASS INTENTIONS
4:00 p.m.
6:30 p.m..
+ John & Verna Yankowskas
+ Rose Badalamenti
7:30 a.m.
9:00 a.m..
11:30 a.m.
6:00 p.m.
+ Charles J. Blaha
For the People of Our Parish
+ Michael Simonetti
+ Normand Perreault
Monday, April 18
Acts 11:1-18
John 10:1-10
7:30 a.m.
9:00 a.m.
Tuesday, April 19
Acts 11:19-26
John 10:22-30
7:30 a.m.
9:00 a.m.
10:30 a.m.
+ Enna Giannone
+ James Vierstra
+ Ruth McAteer
+ Anthony Rossi
+ Gerard Mulligan, Sr.
EVENTS
Food Pantry Drive this Weekend
8:00 a.m.
10:00 a.m.
6:00 p.m.
Sunday Donuts in the hall
Pre K, K 1, 2, 3,4, 5th Gr. Classes
Life Teen Night in the hall
9:30 a.m.
Rosary Makers & Crafts in the hall
6:00 p.m. Girl Scout Troop 1233 c12
7:00 p.m. PARISH
Divorce Group
c2-4
MISSION
7:00 p.m. RCIA in hall & Chapel
& at 7 p.m.
7:00 at
p.m.9 a.m.
RCIC Mass
c1,6
10:30 a.m.
7:00 p.m.
7:00 p.m.
33 Days to Morning Glory c2-4
Little Rock c6 MISSION
PARISH
33 Days to Morning Glory c2-4
6:00 a.m.
9:30 a.m.
10:00 a.m.
5:15 p.m.
6:30 p.m.
6:45 p.m.
7:00 p.m.
Brothers in Christ in the hall
Mothers Morning Out c8
Little Rock c6
Children’s Choir in the Church
6-8th Gr Classes in Life Center
Adult Catechism c7
Inactive Catholic Meeting c6
9:30 a.m.
10:20 a.m.
11:30 a.m.
7:00 p.m.
7:00 p.m.
7:00 p.m.
Mothers Morning Out c8
Word in Action c2,3
Women’s Council Luncheon in hall
Word in Action c2,3
Knights of Columbus in hall
Adult Choir in the Church
at 9 a.m. Mass & at 7 p.m.
Wednesday, April 20
Act 12:24-13
John 12:44-50
7:30 a.m.
9:00 a.m.
Vocations to the Priesthood &
Religious Life
+ Joan O’Brien
Thursday, April 21
St. Anselm
Acts 13:13-25
John 13:16-20
7:30 a.m.
9:00 a.m.
+ Dominik Horak
+ Wilbert & Julia Aldrich
7:30 a.m.
9:00 a.m.
+ James & Katherine Hagen
+ Peter Zarakas
6:30 p.m.
7:00 p.m.
7:00 p.m.
7:00 p.m.
Girl Scout Troop 1142 c7
Girl Scout Troop 1124 c6
Boy Scouts c2-4
Cub Scouts c 8-12
9:00 a.m.
+ Jolanta Szymanska
9:00 a.m.
10:00 a.m.
1:00 p.m.
Safe Environment Class c2-4
Polish School c7-12
Girl Scout in the hall
10:00 a.m.
12:30 p.m.
Pre K, K 1, 2, 3,4, 5th Gr. Classes
Reception for Msgr. Pellegrino
in the hall
Life Teen Night in the hall
Friday, April 22
Acts 13:26-33
John 14:1-6
Saturday, April 23
St. George& St. Adalbert
Acts 13:44-52
John 14:7-14
Saturday, April 23
Sunday, April 24
Fifth Sunday of Easter
Acts 14:21-27
Revelations 21:1-5
John 13:31-35
4:00 p.m.
6:30 p.m..
7:30 a.m.
9:00 a.m..
11:30 a.m.
6:00 p.m.
For An End to Abortions
+ Herman Bauer
+ Harriet Sokolowski
For the People of Our Parish
+ Jan Blayet
+ Dolores Mendiola
6:00 p.m.
If you wish to have a Mass said for special intentions or for deceased family members or friends
please stop by the parish office between 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. weekdays.