Saint Ignatius of Antioch

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1 The Roman Catholic Church of Saint Ignatius of Antioch NOVEMBER 23, 2014 OUR LORD, JESUS CHRIST, KING OF THE UNIVERSE I am the wheat of God. I must become the pure bread of Christ. St. Ignatius of Antioch Rev. Joseph A. Pellegrino, Pastor 715 East 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 Daily...7:30 a.m. & 9:00 a.m. Schedule of Confessions: Saturday...3:00-3:45 p.m. and after 6:30 p.m. Mass PARISH OFFICE Main office ext. 201 Rev. Joseph A. Pellegrino Rev. Kevin Molloy Rev. Justin Paskert Deacon Samuel Moschetto Deacon John Edgerton Ron Appel, Parish Manager Katherine Creamer, Office Mgr Lorna Moffitt, Parish Mgr Asst. Eldean Jenkins, Facilities Mgr. Anne Harman, Music Director ext.209 ext.208 ext.207 ext.210 ext.222 ext.215 ext.201 ext.203 ext.201 ext.206 FAITH FORMATION Rev. Justin Paskert- Director Fran Morin, Pre K 8th Grade Evangelization & Spirituality Katie Napolitano Laura Margarella, Caritas ext.207 ext.220 ext.224 ext.221 YOUTH MINISTRY Life Teen - High School Bart Kovacic, Life Teen The Edge - Middle School Jen McIlveen, Edge ext.246 ext.210 EARLY CHILDHOOD CENTER Sharon Stokely, Director ext.225 GUARDIAN ANGELS SCHOOL Mrs. Cindy Malinski, Principal UPPER PINELLAS PREGNANCY CENTER Mary Caesar Parish Office Fax Office kcreamer@ignatius.net Parish Website 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 Month 9:30 a.m. until 9 p.m. Baptism: Please call the Parish Office Marriage: Call Parish at least 6 months in advance. Holy Orders: Please call Rev. Carl Melchior at

2 MASS INTENTIONS SATURDAY NOVEMBER 29 4:00 p.m. + William Mullins 6:30 p.m. + Paul Carey SUNDAY NOVEMBER 30 7:30 a.m. + William Anthony III 9:00 a.m. For the People of Our Parish 11:30 a.m. + Gloria Longabardi 6:00 p.m. + Joseph Weeks MONDAY DECEMBER 1 7:30 a.m. + Deceased Members of The Stenson Family 9:00 a.m. + Joseph Castelli TUESDAY DECEMBER 2 7:30 a.m. + Carol Walden 9:00 a.m. + Kermit Black 10:30 a.m. + Anna Caporimo WEDNESDAY DECEMBER 3 7:30 a.m. Vocations to the Priesthood & Religious Life 9:00 a.m. + Rosa Scarola THURSDAY DECEMBER 4 7:30 a.m. + Rev. Michael Hannon 9:00 a.m. + Gavin Duncan FRIDAY DECEMBER 5 7:30 a.m. + Alex & Mary Edmiston 9:00 a.m. + Matthew Clancy SATURDAY DECEMBER 6 9:00 a.m. + Ann Rose SECOND SUNDAY OF ADVENT DECEMBER 7, 2014 SATURDAY DECEMBER 6 4:00 p.m. Special Intentions of the St. Ignatius Women s Council 6:30 p.m. For An End to Abortions SUNDAY DECEMBER 7 7:30 a.m. + Patrick Mallery 9:00 a.m. For the People of Our Parish 11:30 a.m. + Georgette Niles 6:00 p.m. For the Teens of Our Area Lord, grant eternal rest to the souls of our dearly departed, especially for GEORGE SCHIANO, JOSEPH ZUCCARELLI, KATHLEEN BONADEO, KARL WHITTLETON, ZIDAN SEYF, RABBI TWERSKY, RABBI LEVINE, RABBI KUPINSKY, AND RABBI GOLDBERG For those we hold in our hearts who have died, may they rest in the arms of God. PAGE 2 NOVEMBER 30, 2014 Wait for Him to Come and Heal Us The first reading for this, the First Sunday of Advent, has many verses that are key to our understanding of Advent. The prophet calls upon God to come down from heaven. He says that when the Lord does come He will come in power and might. He is the Awesome God. No ear has heard or eye has seen the might of God. We are the clay, He is the potter. We are the work of His hands. Six hundred years after the first reading, St. Paul returned to this passage recognizing that the prophet was speaking about Jesus Christ and the power and might of the Kingdom of God, and our role in that Kingdom. It is the second verse of the readings from Isaiah, Isaiah 63:17, that caught my attention, though. The prophet voices the complaints of the Hebrew people against God. They know that they were responsible for their own pain and suffering, but they complain to God: Why do you let us wander from your ways? This strikes a chord with me, and perhaps with you. I witness the devastation caused by sin, my own sin and that of others, and I get angry with God for allowing me and others to sin. Maybe you have experienced the same sentiments. Perhaps you, and I, have complained, Why, Lord, did you let me go there? Why, Lord, did you let me be so hypocritical? Why, Lord, did you let me destroy my life and the lives of others? So the man has an affair, gets caught, and then sees his marriage come to an abrupt end, resulting in his losing the only woman he ever really loved, going from a devoted Dad to a weekend visitor, and seeing his meager finances get destroyed as he now has to support two residences. He complains to God, Why did you let me do this? Or the young woman who did her best to avoid big problems, falls for the lie that she is missing a lot of good times by not trying drugs, or getting drunk, or having sex. She s a high school girl now, or maybe a college girl. Her fall is worse than she could ever imagine. Then she gets caught by the police who raid the party. She has to face her parents disappointment in her. She has to deal with the possibility of losing a scholarship. She even starts worrying that she might be pregnant. She complains to God, How did you let me get into this mess? Why didn t you stop me? Sadly, in some ways, to some degree or other, most of us can relate to the cheating spouse or the fallen teen. And, like the human beings that we are, we blame God for letting us wander from Him. Of course, we try to blame God to lessen our own guilt. We certainly don t want to be reduced to animals and not have free will, not have the ability to make choices in life. But we have to cast the blame to someone other than ourselves; so we blame God. Why do you let

3 us wander from your ways, and harden our hearts so that we no longer fear you, O God, the passage from Isaiah begins. But then Isaiah says that God will come in power to heal us, to free us from the devastation of our lives. We have to wait for Him. This is the theme of the First Sunday of Advent. We have to trust in God, hope in God, and wait for Him to come to set us free from the mess; whether this mess is the mess of mankind who continually chooses hatred and sin over love and virtue, or the messes created by every person who choose selfishness over sacrifice. Like the loving Father that He is, God sees our hurt, our pain, and hurts for us, even if our wounds have been self inflicted. He promises us a Savior to free the world from its chaos and to free you and me from our turmoil. Jesus Christ came to release the world from the power of evil. He came to free you and me from the power of evil. He did this through his death on the cross. His total sacrifice to the will of the Father was the supreme act of love for His Father s creation. He did this for you and for me. Blessed Mother Theresa used to tell people to hold out a hand and say this on each finger, He did this for me. Now, He calls us to make a new commitment to His Love. And so we watch for Him to come into our lives. We watch for the Divine Healer to come and lead us into His love. We watch for the times, more than we could imagine, when God extends His love to us. We watch for the times when we can serve His love by serving others. We watch for the opportunities to unite ourselves closer to His love through prayer and sacrifice. We wait. We watch. We watch for opportunities to grow. Advent, the time of watching reminds us that our entire lives must be a watching for ways that we can grow more spiritual, grow closer to Christ. And He will come. Advent is a time of hope. Our hope is in the Lord, who made heaven and earth, we pray in Psalm 124. We call on Him throughout Advent and throughout our lives, Tear a hole in the wall between heaven and earth, rend the heavens and come down. Show us your power, your awesome deeds, and heal us with your love. For our hope is in you, O Lord. You are far more powerful than we are. We cannot create any horrible situation, any mess, that you in your love cannot or will not heal. Marantha. Come, Lord Jesus. Yours in Christ, FIRST SUNDAY OF ADVENT Rev. Joseph A. Pellegrino, Pastor 715 East 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 Daily...7:30 a.m. & 9:00 a.m. Schedule of Confessions: Saturday...3:00-3:45 p.m. and after 6:30 p.m. Mass PARISH OFFICE Main office ext. 201 Rev. Joseph A. Pellegrino ext.209 Rev. Kevin Molloy ext.208 Rev. Justin Paskert ext.207 Deacon Samuel Moschetto ext.210 Deacon John Edgerton ext.222 Ron Appel, Parish Manager ext.215 Katherine Creamer, Office Mgr ext.201 Lorna Moffitt, Parish Mgr Asst. ext.203 Eldean Jenkins, Facilities Mgr. ext.201 Anne Harman, Music Director ext.206 FAITH FORMATION Rev. Justin Paskert- Director ext.207 Fran Morin, Pre K 8th Grade ext.220 Evangelization & Spirituality Katie Napolitano ext.224 Laura Margarella, Caritas ext.221 YOUTH MINISTRY Life Teen - High School Bart Kovacic, Life Teen ext.246 The Edge - Middle School Jen McIlveen, Edge ext.210 EARLY CHILDHOOD CENTER Sharon Stokely, Director ext.225 GUARDIAN ANGELS SCHOOL Mrs. Cindy Malinski, Principal UPPER PINELLAS PREGNANCY CENTER Mary Caesar Parish Office Fax Office kcreamer@ignatius.net Parish Website 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 Month 9:30 a.m. until 9 p.m. Baptism: Please call the Parish Office Marriage: Call Parish at least 6 months in advance. Holy Orders: Please call Rev. Carl Melchior at

4 PAGE 4 NOVEMBER 30, 2014 During Advent we have a tradition of the Advent Giving Tree. This ministry helps those in need at Christmas time. Each week of Advent, we collect unwrapped gifts for a specific organization. Please place these under the tree decorated by our Childhood Center in the Church s front entrance. THIS SUNDAY: (Nov. 30) - Ronald McDonald House. Cleaning supplies like bleach, wipes, dishwasher soap, laundry baskets, Lysol spray, toilet tissue and X-14; Kitchen supplies like disposable aluminum pans, foil, electric can openers, paper towels, plastic cutlery, paper cups, zip lock bags; and Articles for the parents and teens such as picture frames, night gowns, hair accessories, sundries, socks, boxer shorts, and umbrellas. Second Sunday of Advent: (Dec. 7) - Clothes to Kids. This organization gives to children living at poverty level or below. Girls and Boys Sizes 4 to 16, Junior Sizes 0 to 22, Young Men Sizes 18 to 44. Accessories, backpacks, underwear and socks; in unopened packages & shoes suitable for school. Third Sunday of Advent: (Dec. 14)- Our Food Pantry. Non Perishable Foods like canned meats, spam, stews, ham, fruit, vegetables, tuna fish, powdered milk, spaghettio s, and ravioli. Boxes of spaghetti, noodles, and rice. Toiletries like soap, toothpaste, shaving cream & toilet paper. Fourth Sunday of Advent: (Dec. 21) Our Pregnancy Center. Constant need of new or like new baby clothes, especially sizes months, diapers sizes 3 6, pull ups, new bottles, pacifiers, bibs, socks, washcloths, receiving blankets for layettes, crib sheets, baby wash, and toiletries such as combs, brushes and nail clippers. First Friday Adoration THE HUMILITY OF GOD INCARNATION AND BIRTH When we come before Jesus in the living Eucharist, do we adore him as those first Jewish shepherds? Do we being Him gifts of adoration as those first gentile astrologers did, not of gold or myrrh but of ourselves in thanksgiving for our life, of those around us who love us in life and even those who do not love us. Is Jesus really present to us or better, are we present to His Presence, in His Words of truth, in His Communion with and in us in the Eucharist. Are we Eucharist to all those we meet since He dwells in us and through us. Oh, Christmas is far more than giving material gifts, it is the call to be gift to others, one day at a time in patience, love and forgiveness. For a Christian is one in whom and through whom Christ lives for others. The joy of Christmas Day is everyday, one day at a time. December 5 th is the First Friday of the Month. A day of Thanksgiving everyday that we can worship Jesus as Lord when we come before Him in the Living Eucharist. What a wonderful way to gift Jesus by spending one hour of giving ourselves to Him in friendship and adoration exposed in the Blessed Sacrament in our Chapel from 9:30 a.m. to Benediction at 9 p.m. Please sign up for your gift hour in the Adoration Commitment Book in the front of the Church. You are invited to share in the enhancement of our Church at Christmas time as well as a memorial for your loved ones, both living and deceased, by donating towards our Christmas decorations. Special flower envelopes are available on the Courtesy Desk.

5 FIRST SUNDAY OF ADVENT PAGE 5 Breakfast with Santa Come and Join us Saturday, December 13th from 8:30 to 10:00 a.m. Please bring in new unwrapped books or puzzles. These will be donated to the Toys for Tots program. Our teens in the Confirmation Class will be serving waffles and sausages for your breakfast. Please RSVP by December 5h with the Faith Formation Office at ext. 223 or at fmorin@ignatius.net Bring cameras to take pictures with Santa! Caritas Corner Flowers distributed this week at Florida Hospital North Pinellas by Caritas Volunteers were donated in honor of our Blessed Mother. New Beginnings The next meeting of our bereavement support group will be held on Saturday, December 6th, at 10 a.m. in the life center. Barbara Rahman, LCSW, ARNP will speak on How to get through the Holidays. All are welcome! Truth Seekers A Young Adult Ministry. This is an opportunity for community and discussion about what it means to be a follower of Jesus in our world. For meeting times and more info contact: Fr. Justin Paskert at ext. 207 or at frjpaskert@ignatius.net Women in Grace Come join a growing number of women who have grown deeper in their faith and closer to one another as women of grace. Our next meeting is December 9th in classroom 6. For more information or to register, contact Teresa at or ignatiuswomen@yahoo.com Adult Catholic Catechism We will meet on Wednesday December 3rd at 7 p.m. in classroom 1. Catechisms available. Contribution requested. For more information contact the Evangelization office or Christine at StIgCatechism@gmail.com. Inquiry Sessions Do you know someone who would like to know more about the Catholic faith? Do you know someone who...wants to become Catholic?...has questions about the Catholic Church? Please join our Inquiry Sessions on the 2 nd Monday of the month at 7 p.m. in the Evangelization Office. All Are Welcome! Bring your Questions! Brothers in Christ Explore the wonders of the Catholic faith with an exciting new series titled Symbolon. A comprehensive study of the Catholic faith. Join us Wednesday mornings at 6 a.m. in the Parish Hall. All men are welcome! Coffee & doughnuts served-bring a friend For more information please contact: Jim Edmiston: or Geoff Kirby at Thank You A big thank you to Mrs. Ferrante and Mrs. Casatelli for their donation of altar candles for both our Chapel and our Church. Thank You for your generous donations to the Diocese Catholic Campaign for Human Development Collection Your donations help us continue to defend human dignity and take poverty off the map. SAVE THE DATE: Taize Prayer Service Tuesday, December 9th at 7:30 p.m.! All are welcome.

6 Events of the Week SUNDAY NOVEMBER 30 6:00 p.m. Life Teen Night (h) MONDAY 10:00 a.m. DECEMBER 1 Rosary Makers, Crafts & Srs (c2) 6:00 p.m. Girl Scout Troop 1233 (c12) 6:30 p.m. Girl Scout Junior Troop (c9) 6:30 p.m. Girl Scout Brownie Troop (c10) Boy & Cub Scout Ldr Mtg (c7,8) CIC (c4,6) RCIA (Chapel & hall) TUESDAY DECEMBER 2 1:00 p.m. 33 Days to Morning Glory (c2&3) Close to Heart (Evang. Office) Little Rock Bible Study (c2&3) WEDNESDAY DECEMBER 3 6:00 a.m. Brothers in Christ (hall) 9:30 a.m. Mothers Morning Out (c8) 9:45 a.m. Little Rock Bible Study (c2&3) 5:00 p.m. Faith Formation Grades 3-7 Advent Service Faith Formation Grades 3-8 Adult Catechism (1) 7:15 p.m. Spiritual Exercises (Evang.Office) THURSDAY DECEMBER 4 9:30 a.m. Mothers Morning Out (c8) 10:30 a.m. Close to Heart (Evang. Office) Fr. Kevin class (hall) FRIDAY DECEMBER 5 First Friday Eucharist Adoration 9:30 a.m. to 9 p.m. in the Chapel 6:30 p.m. Girl Scout Troop 1142 (c7) Girl Scout Troop 1124 (c6) Boy Scouts (c2,3,4) Cub Scouts (c8-12) Edge in the Youth House SATURDAY DECEMBER 6 10:00 a.m. First Communion Penance Service in Church 10:00 a.m. Polish School (c7-12) 10:00 a.m. New Beginnings (hall) 1:00 p.m. Girl Scout Cookie Rally in the hall CHECK OUT OUR WEBSITE... RESPECT LIFE CORNER All life has inestimable value even the weakest and most vulnerable, the sick, the old, the unborn and the poor, are masterpieces of God s creation, made in His own image, destined to live forever and deserving of the utmost reverence and respect. Pope Francis, July 28, 2013 NEW BOOK RELEASE Meet author Arleen Spenceley and celebrate her book, Chastity Is For Lovers: Single, Happy, and (Still) a Virgin, from 7-9 p.m. December 5th at St. Frances Cabrini, or from 1-3 p.m. Saturday, December 6th at Christ the King. The book will be available at the party. Refreshments will be free. To RSVP or for information, visit arleenspenceley.com/party online or arleenwrites@gmail.com MOVED? PHONE OR CHANGE? Please tell the Parish Office! Drop us a note or contact kcreamer@ignatius.net Name Address: Phone Envelope address LITTLE ANGELS STORY TIME... stories, songs, and crafts to encourage your child to listen, learn and have fun! We also include some play ground fun! Snacks included. Join us every Friday at 10 a.m. at Guardian Angels School. Free and open to all children age 2-5! For more info contact Jane at jgrantham@gacsfl.com GUARDIAN ANGELS SCHOOL We would love the opportunity to show you what your Catholic school has to offer in providing a faith-filled education for your children. If you wish to schedule a tour of the school, please contact Cindy Malinski at cmalinski@gacsfl.com or at Scan our QRcode