Saint Ignatius of Antioch

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1 The Roman Catholic Church of Saint Ignatius of Antioch August 19, th Sunday of Ordinary Time 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 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 Main Office ext. 201 Msgr. Joseph A. Pellegrino, Pastor ext. 209 Rev. Kyle Bell, Parochial Vicar ext. 207 Deacon Samuel Moschetto ext. 224 Deacon John Edgerton ext. 222 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. Kyle Bell, Parochial Vicar ext. 207 Fran Morin, Pre-K 8th Grade ext. 220 Joshua Strope, Evangelization ext. 224 Laura Margarella, Caritas ext. 221 YOUTH MINISTRY Bart Kovacic, Life Teen ext. 246 Samantha Trapp, Edge ext. 246 EARLY CHILDHOOD CENTER Sharon Stokely, Director ext. 225 GUARDIAN ANGELS SCHOOL Mary Stalzer, Principal UPPER PINELLAS PREGNANCY CENTER Mary Caesar PARISH OFFICE FAX OFFICE kcreamer@ignatius.net PARISH WEBSITE We need to receive communion. We need the Presence of Our Lord to protect us from the evil that attacks us and the death that has a grip on the world. 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 at least 6 months in advance. Holy Orders: Please call Rev. Carl Melchior at

2 Page 2 August 19, 2018 Tangible Sally and Sam Jones made a parenting mistake that they deeply regret. They are really good parents, but even good parents make an error in judgement. What happened is that Kathy, their nine year old daughter, wanted to go to her first sleep over with some of her school friends. Sally knew the families of the friends and felt that Kathy would be fine. Sally forgot to inquire as to exactly what the children would be doing, and, if they watched anything, what they would be watching. And Kathy saw her first really frightening horror movie. The nightmares started immediately. They continued for a week. Kathy would scream, scare her parents, and then beg to sleep with them. After a week of this, Sally told her that she needed to stay in her room and not climb into Mommy and Daddy s bed at night. You have your stuffed animals to keep you company. Better than that, pray to Jesus to watch over you. But I need more than that, Kathy complained. I need someone to hold me. And so do we. We need the tangible. We need someone to hold us, protect us and give us courage. And the Second Person of the Blessed Trinity became one of us. But that wasn t enough. He gave us His Flesh and Blood. He comes into us, and we come into Him. And He holds us, protects us, and gives us courage. The Bogeyman that Kathy feared might not exist, but there is so much around us that horrifies us. I have really felt a sense of horror this summer. Perhaps, you have too. ISIS and its affiliate organization regularly assaults young teenage girls selling them into sex slavery. Those carrying out these atrocities are encouraged to do this by their religious leaders. These religious leaders do not want the soldiers to be burdened by their consciences which would naturally tell them that what they were doing was grossly immoral. I cannot help but be in horror at what is happening in our world. By the way, I was speaking to Fr. Gregory Ogbenika about the 276 Nigerian school girls who, a number of years ago, were abducted by Boko Haram, an ISIS affiliate. Some of them were released, Fr. Gregory told me that all those who were released were pregnant. How can we learn about this and not be horrified? I have been given the privilege to hear countless confessions of teenagers from all over the country. God bless these honest children of God who are putting up a huge struggle against not just peer pressure, but the pressure of an industry targeting them for addiction. What remains shocking to me is not just the huge number of teen boys and men of all ages addicted to porn, but the growing number of teen girls and women who are being particularly groomed to become addicted customers. For teens, peer pressure is difficult enough. Now they have to fight against a huge industry intent to destroy them for the sake of increasing their profit. Horrifying.

3 20th Sunday in Ordinary Time The revelations of Planned Parenthood s mad grasp for money in the most terrible ways and the media s depiction of pro-life objectors as being anti-woman, is also horrifying. This organization is responsible for a holocaust of females, destroying lives sometimes merely for being female instead of male, as well as the lives of women who have to spend the rest of their days bearing the burden of an abortion. Its claim to be the protector of women s rights is as ludicrous as its claim that public money is not used for abortions. How can we learn about this and not be horrified? There are bogeymen out there. Unlike Kathy, our nightmares are a reality. Like Kathy, we need something tangible to hold on to, and something tangible to protect us. And He gave us His Body and Blood. During these last four weeks we have dealt with high theology as we meditate on the sixth chapter of the Gospel of John. It was tempting to continue the theological exposition today by developing the dogma of the Real Presence, but I, we, don t need theology today. We need Jesus to be inside of us at communion. We need His protection against the nightmares of our times. We need His Strength to fight against the bogeymen. We need to eat His Body and drink His Blood, and be so overwhelmed by His Love that our world view is transformed by His Presence within us, and our presence within Him. We need to chew upon Him, grind Him with our teeth. That s what Jesus tells us to do in the exact translation of today s gospel. We need to drink His Blood and feel His warmth through our veins. We need something tangible, Someone tangible, to hug us, to protect us and to strengthen us to join Him in the fight against the horrors of our world. We need to receive communion. We need the Presence of Our Lord to protect us from the evil that attacks us and the death that has a grip on the world. We need the Bread of Life. Yours in Christ, Lord, grant eternal rest to the souls of our dearly departed, especially for Jane Fisher, Joseph Slater, Robert Coulson, Raymond O Drain, Msgr. Edward J. Mulligan, and the Indonesia Earthquake Victims and for all those we hold in our heart who have died, may they rest in the arms of God.

4 Page 4 Faith Formation Registration Registration forms have been mailed out to our returning families. Registration for new families is This Sunday August 19th and and Next Sunday, August 26th from 10:00 1:00 p.m. in rooms 2 & 3 of the parish life center. Confirmation Class Confirmation Packet Sunday (Orientation) is This Sunday, August 19th at 4:30 p.m. in the hall. RCIA Inquiry Nights "Searching for meaning? Feeling restless as you ask the deepest questions of life? Are you, or is someone you know, looking for fulfillment? We invite you to our no-strings-attached Inquiry Nights for the Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults. Join us Mondays, August 20th, or 27th from 7-8 p.m. in the Life Center Hall (across the parking lot from the Church) to see what the Catholic Church is all about. Make sure to invite your friends and family! Life Teen Night Following Sunday s Life Teen Mass, all high school teens are invited to come to the YOUTH HOUSE for food, fun, exciting presentations and experiences. Edge Events All Middle School Youth are Invited! New Day & New Time Join us Thursday evenings in the Youth House from 6 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. Thursday August 23 rd - Meet the New Face Thursday August 30 th - Back to the Basics For more information please contact: Samantha Trapp (727) We are currently looking to build up our core team. If you are a parent of a current middle schooler please consider joining our core. Text or call Samantha if interested.

5 Page 5 Children and Youth Faith Formation Sessions and Highlights Sunday 10:00 a.m. 11:15 a.m. Pre K through 5 th grade First Holy Communion session. Sunday 4:30 p.m. 7:00 p.m. 9 th grade Confirmation session for teens entering their second year of formation. (In coordination with Bart Kovacic our Life Teen Youth Minister) Tuesday or Wednesday 6:30 p.m. 8:00 p.m. - 6 th and 7 th grade Faith Formation classes, 8 th grade Pre-Confirmation classes. Sacramental Preparation for First Holy Communion and Confirmation is two consecutive years of faith formation in our parish program or attending a catholic school. Typically 1 st grade starts the preparation process for First Eucharist and then receiving the sacrament in 2 nd grade, 8 th grade starts the preparation process for Confirmation and then receiving the sacrament in 9 th grade. The diocese requires two consecutive years of classes/formation of the Sacraments. Christian Initiation of Children Children ages 8 16 who have not been baptized are prepared for the Sacraments of Baptism and First Eucharist. Confirmation will be received in the 9 th grade. They participate in weekly faith formation sessions for two consecutive years at their grade level in our parish program. Children ages 9 16 and have been baptized and are in need of the Sacrament of First Eucharist or Confirmation (received in 9 th grade) are to participate in our weekly faith formation sessions for two consecutive years at their grade level in our parish program. Classes begin in September with an Orientation for parents and children. Registration forms have been mailed out to our returning families. Open registration for new families on Sunday August 19 and 26 from 10:00 1:00 p.m. in rooms 2 & 3 of the parish life center. Please contact the faith formation office for any questions or concerns. Joyfully in Christ Your Faith Formation Team! Fran Morin Director of Children and Youth Faith Formation fmorin@ignatius.net Marie Day Administrative Assistant mday@ignatius.net or ext. 223 Bart Kovacic Director of Life Teen Youth Ministry/Confirmation bkovacic@ignatius.net

6 Page 6 Dear Partners in Faith and Education, The Partners in Faith and Education Program partners business, industry, civic and church organizations with our school in a financial function. The monies received will be used in our classrooms for educational materials and for the continuing education of our staff. Another way of donating is our scholarship program, which is a continuing fund to be used by families in need of financial aid. Simply complete the form below and the donation amount of your choice and it will be used for needed scholarship. Note that these types of donations are eligible for matching gift monies through many of our partners places of employment. Our goal is to have a quick turnaround from our partners so that we can give our teachers the opportunity to utilize funds early in the school year. If we can provide any further information about these worthwhile programs, please contact the school at (727) God bless you for your generosity. Our children benefit a great deal from these particular programs, and I am confident you ll want to be a part of their enhanced learning. With the promise of our prayers and best wishes for the year, we remain, Your Partners in Faith and Education, Sharon Stokely Administrator Monsignor Joseph Pellegrino Pastor St. Ignatius ECC Partners In Faith and Education Program NAME OF DONOR: CONTACT PERSON & PHONE #: ADDRESS: What is your affiliation with the school? Education Program $50 $100 $150 Other Scholarship Program $50 $100 $150 Other Thank you for your donation. As a nonprofit organization, contributions to our school are tax deductible. PLEASE MAKE CHECKS PAYABLE TO: (Please indicate your choice of Partners in Education or Scholarship Program). MAIL TO: St. Ignatius ECC/St. Ignatius Roman Catholic Church Attn: ECC Partners in Faith and Education Program. 715 E. Orange St. Tarpon Springs, FL 34689

7 Page 7 Rosary Makers Monday mornings from 9:30 a.m. - noon in the hall. All are Welcome. Brothers in Christ All men of the parish are invited on Wednesdays at 6 a.m. in the hall. For more info contact Geoff at Bethany Gift Shop Will be open Next Sunday, August 26th 8:30-11 a.m. Sr. Lila s Fall Class Praying our Way through Life Our Catholic Catechism has a section that deals with prayer. In this class, the parts we will read and discuss cover: Liturgy is the work of the Trinity, The peoples, places and rites of the liturgy, Called to an encounter with God, Different forms and obstacles to prayer, The Lord s Prayer Classes will begin Monday September 10th, from 10 a.m. until 11:30 a.m. in rooms 2 & 3. The study guide book costs $7. Please make checks payable to St. Ignatius of Antioch Church. For more information leave a message for Sr. Lila in the parish office. FALL 2018 WORD IN ACTION CLASS THE LETTER TO THE GALATIANS SET FREE TO LIVE Paul s letter to the Galatians speaks directly to the hearers of the Christians at Galatia and addresses the most important questions we can ask: What must we do to be saved? This short yet fascinating letter reveals the merciful love that God the Father has for us; His children. It speaks of the extraordinarily gift of salvation that Jesus has won for us, and it explains how we can unite ourselves to Christ s redeeming sacrifice through faith and love. The Letter to the Galatians is a study that will reignite your love for God as you learn of the astonishing love God has for you. Classes will begin on Thursday, August 30 th and continue through to October 18th. There will be two opportunities for these classes: Thursday mornings at 10:20 a.m. and on Thursday evenings at 6:30 p.m. The day classes will meet in classrooms 2 and 3 and the night classes in classroom 6. Each session will last one and a half hours. The class will consist of a short lecture, the presentation of a video with Jeff Cavins and a Q&A period to go over class questions. The study guide associated with this 8-week program will be ordered and provided at the first class. The offering for the Student Study Guide will be $24.00 each. If you have already taken the class in 2014, your study guide will be good for the classes. In order to secure a study guide, please register below and return the completed form with a check or cash to the Parish Office. Checks are to be made payable to St. Ignatius of Antioch Church. Name: Telephone: Workbook Offering: Date: Check Class Preference: Thursday Morning Thursday Evening For more information, please leave a message for Deacon Sam at the office. You are all welcomed to join in this study. God Bless you all

8 Page 8 Letter from Seminarian Christian Galvan My dear St. Ignatius Family, It s that time again when everyone utters the same sentiment each year without fail: The summer has flown by. This year, this rings especially true for me. Ten weeks of my pastoral summer spent journeying with you have truly passed in the blink of an eye. Rest assured, however, that while the time I spent at St Ignatius may have been short, the love and memories I experienced here will last a lifetime. My summer was spent immersed in many different ministries: Care Club Mass on Tuesday mornings (they need more ministers - please pray whether this may be a ministry you are called to), bringing the Eucharist to the sick and home bound, hospital ministry, waking up early with our Brothers in Christ every Wednesday, participating in VBS (dressing up as a campfire storyteller), journeying with our middle schoolers of EDGE and with the teens of LifeTeen (dressing up there as the gladiator Galvanus Magnus during our 9th grade welcome night), experiencing a Steubenville conference for the first time in my life, among other examples. Perhaps the most amazing grace our Lord showed me during this time is that it was nothing short of pure joy to be immersed into each of these ministries. I woke up every day thankful for the gift to be a part of this parish family and went to bed with a smile in my heart. You all have taught me so much about how to love with the heart of a shepherd, and because of our time together, I return to seminary completely filled with joy and peace in God s invitation for me to discern a priestly vocation. For this, and for you, I am eternally grateful. I pray our time together has enriched you as much as it has me, if not more. I give thanks first and foremost to our loving Father in heaven and the Holy Spirit for placing it in our Bishop s heart to introduce me to this amazing parish family. I thank Msgr. Joe for his loving and caring guidance throughout the summer, working with me to form an individualized plan of ministry. I am grateful to all the priests of the parish that I spent time with: Fr Brian, Fr Vijay, Fr Gregory, and Fr Kyle. Each has shown me the true joy that is the priesthood in their own way! As of today, I have begun the first year of my journey at St. Vincent de Paul Regional Seminary in Boynton Beach. If it is God s will for me, I will be ordained a deacon in four years and ordained His priest in five. Rest assured, it will not be anywhere near that long before I return to visit St. Ignatius! In the meanwhile, I would love to keep in touch with you. I can be reached at Christian Galvan, c/o St. Vincent de Paul Regional Seminary, S Military Trail, Boynton Beach, FL I humbly ask for your continued prayers for me and for my brother seminarians as we continue to courageously discern God s will for our lives. Know that I will keep you all and our wonderful priests at St Ignatius in my heart and my prayers as well. Until we meet again, may God hold you in the palm of His hand! Your Brother in Christ, Christian Galvan LPMI Comeback Catholics Been away from the Church? Want to update your spiritual journey? Come join us - You are welcome here! We meet in the Life Center Office on the first Wednesday of the month or make an appointment at Ignatius.net The Diocese LPMI is a four-year program: an informal year of discernment and 3 years of formal academic training and spiritual growth. The LPMI is a program of leadership study and training designed for men and women involved in ministry who show leadership potential and seek to continue their growth as ministerial leaders. Classes start September 8th. For more information contact Dale Brown at LPMISEPI@dosp.org or call ext Registration info is available on our website:

9 DATE MASS INTENTIONS EVENTS Saturday, August 18 4:00 p.m. + Normand & Doris Perreault 6:30 p.m. + Mark Faugno Food Drive this Weekend Sunday, August 19 20th Sunday in Ordinary Time Proverbs 9:1-6 Ephesians 5:15-20 John 6:51-58 Monday, August 20 St. Bernard Ezekiel 24:15-24 Matthew 19:16-22 Tuesday, August 21 St. Pius X, Pope Ezekiel 28:1-10 Matthew 19: :30 a.m. + Rev. Comney & Rev. Finnegan 9:00 a.m. For the People of Our Parish 11:30 a.m. Special Intentions of Terese Osetek 6:00 p.m. + Arminda Le-Cocq 7:30 a.m. + Eugene Holmes 9:00 a.m. + Dione Wiley 7:30 a.m. + Patricia Mills 9:00 a.m. + Carlos De La Esperiella 10:30 a.m. + Linda Magill 10:00 a.m. Faith Formation Registration in rooms 2 & 3 4:30 p.m. Confirmation Packet Sunday (Orientation) in the hall 7:30 p.m. Life Night after Mass in the hall 9:30 p.m. Rosary Makers in the hall 7:00 p.m. RCIA Inquiry Session Wednesday, August 22 Queenship of Blessed Virgin Mary Ezekiel 34:1-11 Matthew 20:1-16 7:30 a.m. For Vocations to the Priesthood & Religious Life 9:00 a.m. For An End to Abortions 6:00 a.m. Brothers in Christ in hall Thursday, August 23 St. Rose of Lima Ezekiel 36:23-28 Matthew 22:1-14 Friday, August 24 St. Bartholomew Revelation 21:9-14 John 1:45-51 Saturday, August 25 St.s Louis & Joseph Calasznz Ezekiel 43:1-7 Matthew 23:1-12 Saturday, August 25 Sunday, August 26 21st Sunday in Ordinary Time Joshua 24:1-18 Ephesians 5:21-32 John 6: :30 a.m. + Casper Poplinsky 9:00 a.m. + Robert Bressie 7:30 a.m. Special Intentions of Ann Swital 9:00 a.m. + Elayne Shaffer 9:00 a.m. + Vincent Uybarreta 4:00 p.m. + Deceased Members of the Sawyer & Wilczynski Families 6:30 p.m. + Deceased Members of The Pieta Family 7:30 a.m. 60th Wedding Anniversary of Bill & Sandy Aldrich 9:00 a.m. For the People of Our Parish 11:30 a.m. Special Intentions of Michelle Boggs 6:00 p.m. + Dale Porter, Sr. 6:00 p.m. Edge in the Youth House 7:00 Parish p.m. Offices Choir Close Rehearsal at Noon in the hall 6:00 p.m. Girl Scouts Troop 1124 in room 6 6:30 p.m. Girl Scouts Troop 817 in room 7 7:00 p.m. Boy Scouts in rooms 2-4 7:00 p.m. Parish Cub Offices Scouts Closed in rooms :00 a.m. Polish School Registration room 12 11:00 a.m. Scouts Lego Derby in the hall 10:00 a.m. Faith Formation Registration in rooms 2 & 3 7:30 p.m. Life Night after Mass Food Pantry in the hall Drive this Weekend \ Flowers to be delivered this week at FHNP by Caritas volunteers were donated in devotion to the Queenship of the Blessed Virgin Mary.