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Page 2 January 13, 2019 Our Mission(s) The boys jumped into the water. One comes up holding the cross. The people cheer. The girl releases the dove. The scene that took place last Sunday afternoon in Spring Bayou, here in Tarpon Springs, as the Greek Orthodox Church recreated the Baptism of the Lord, is the aspect of the Epiphany that we in the Roman Catholic Church celebrate this Sunday. The boy arising from the water with the cross represents Jesus who at His baptism by John the Baptist publically accepted the mission the Father had set for Him, a mission that would end with the cross. Today s feast encourages us to reflect on the main mission God has assigned for each of us as well as the many missions of our lives. Our main mission in life is to love God with our whole mind, our whole heart and our whole soul and to love our neighbor as ourselves. Each of us is called to do this in a way that is most in keeping with our spiritual individuality, our unique reflection of God. For some, the main mission is to do this through the sacrament of marriage. Notice that I say the sacrament of marriage. Marriage as a sacrament, celebrated in the Church and lived in the Church, makes Christ real in the love of the husband and wife for each other. When this love is the love of Christ, sacrificial love, the married bring Christ to the world. Their mission in the world, your mission in the world, so many of you, is to love your spouse with the love of Christ. If you are blessed with children, then your mission takes on a new dimension as you raise your children in the love of Christ you professed on your wedding day, and you live every day. This is the spiritual basis of the maxim: if you want to be a good father, a good mother, then love your spouse. Are you the perfect husband, the perfect wife? Of course not, that is not possible. But be aware that God is merciful. He doesn t just see the times that you are not at your best. He sees the myriad of times that you love Him through your spouse and your family. For some, the mission in life is to serve God and His people through the sacrament of holy orders or through the consecration of religious life. The priest, the sister, the brother, do not have jobs or careers. They have lives given to God. That is the ideal. In reality, their humanity often limits their gift of themselves to God, but God is merciful and sees the intentions of their hearts despite their flawed living of these intentions. We trust in the mercy of God to see the times that we listen to Him and follow Him, not just the times that we miss His call to service. For some, the mission of life is neither marriage nor consecration to the priesthood or religious life, but the life of a single person using as much time and energy as they have to serve the Lord in His people. Perhaps some are young and have not entered the stage of life where they might marry, perhaps others were married but are now widowed or single. Perhaps some have not been called to the vocation of marriage, but have been called to the vocation of being a committed single. If you have more time than the married, you have to realize that you have a greater opportunity to serve the Lord through others. All of us have main missions in life. We also have many secondary missions. Many times I come upon a mother or father who tell me about a child or teen that needs extra attention. He/she has become my project, the parent says. I am going to get him/her through this difficult time in life. This is wonderful. You people are really amazing parents. I get to witness this all the time. Sometimes people recognize that they need to use their talents outside of their main mission. A man or woman has great people skills and can help people find solutions to their problems. Another is a natural educator and offers his or her skills in faith formation or the Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults. A third has talent in music and serves the community in the choir. All of these are secondary missions that we all have and which we cannot justify ignoring.
BAPTISM OF THE LORD Sometimes, many times, God gives us a mission when we least expect it. Many of you spend significant time every week driving your children places. Let me point out to you that you have a ministry as a chauffeur. For example, you are driving you children home from school, or to a soccer match, and you hear a neighbor s child say that he didn t eat anything since last night. You could ignore that, and ignore God, or you can find a way to get that child some food. None of you here would ignore a hungry child. Perhaps, though, you may not realize that you have been given a grace to serve God by dropping your schedule and taking care of that child. What is more common in your ministry as chauffeurs is that you hear the children or teens speaking about someone in an uncharitable way. It is easy to make believe that you don t hear them, but perhaps God has put you in that car in that situation to help the young integrate their faith into their daily lives. We priests have wonderful lives because we are continually called upon to listen to God and care for someone in need. I think we have the greatest lives in the world because we are always called upon to be Christ for others. But then again, I don t know what it is like to be a married man or a physical father. You would be justified in saying that with your spouse and your children, you are continually being called out of yourselves and into service for the Lord. We often ask ourselves questions whose answer is beautifully obvious. Why was I created? or What is God s plan for me? His plan is that you and I will make a difference in the world by gifting the world with the unique reflection of His love that only each of us could provide. You see, you and I are not mere numbers in a vast planet of people, perhaps even in a vast universe of rational creatures. You and I are much more than this, infinitely more than this. You and I are Christians. We are lovers, Divine Lovers. We love the Divine and the Divine loves us and loves through us. We exist to love, to love God with our whole mind, heart and soul and to love others as God loves them. There are people in the world who will meet God by meeting you. There are people in the world who will meet God by meeting me. They are people who are searching. They are searching for meaning in life. They are searching for reasons behind their joy and pain, their sadness and fleeting pleasures. They seek lasting happiness. They search for answers and they rely on us, you and me, to help them find these answers. The Lord was baptized by John the Baptist. He accepted the mission the Father had set for Him. We also have been baptized, only with a baptism of the Holy Spirit. We have been called to accept the main mission and the many missions the Lord needs us to fulfill. As we celebrate the Baptism of the Lord, we pray that we might be open, aware and determined to complete the mission and the missions that God assigned to each of us. Yours in Christ,
Page 4 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. Kyle Bell, Parochial Vicar ext. 207 Rev. Kevin Molloy, in Residence ext. 208 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 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 at least 6 months in advance. Holy Orders: Please call Rev. Carl Melchior at 345-3338 Donuts in the hall The Scouts will be offering Donuts and Coffee after the Sunday 9 a.m. Mass. Faith Formation this Week Sunday: 10:00 a.m. All Faith Formation classes meet. 10:00 a.m. 1st Communion Parent Meeting in hall. 4:00 p.m. Confirmation Sessions meet. Tuesday & Wednesday: 6:30 p.m. 6th, 7th & 8th Grade classes meet. Life Teen Following Sunday s Life Teen Mass, all high school teens are invited to come to the HALL for food, fun, exciting presentations and experiences. Rosary Makers Rosary Makers meet every Monday morning from 9:30 a.m. - noon in the hall. All are Welcome to join in. Sr. Lila s Class Sr. Lila presents Bishop Barron's enlightening study of the seven capital sins and contrasts them to the seven lively virtues. Learn how to counteract those sinful patterns through a conscious focus on a specific virtue for each sin. Class begins this Monday, from 10 to 11:30 a.m. in rooms 2 & 3. If you're interested in becoming Catholic, you are invited to our Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults. We meet Monday evenings at 7 p.m. in the Office of Evangelization in the Life Center or contact Joshua at 727-937-4050 ext. 224 or jstrope@ignatius.net
Page 5 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 813-728-2082. Patriotic Rosary Join in praying the Patriotic Rosary on Wednesday mornings following the 9 a.m. Mass. Deacon Sam s Class Come learn The Bible Time Line Class meets every Thursday for 12 weeks at either 10:30 a.m. or at 6:30 p.m. Choir Rehearsals Children s Choir- Wednesdays at 5 p.m. Adult Choir- Thursdays at 7 p.m. Women s Council All ladies of the parish are invited to attend our monthly meeting and potluck luncheon on Thursday, January 17th, beginning with the Rosary in the Chapel at 11:30 a.m. Lynne Pfaff will speak on Padre Pio and include her story about meeting a spiritual son of the saint. Drop off food in the kitchen before the Rosary. A-B pasta/potatoes/rice, C-D salad, E-M veggies, N-R desserts, S-T meat, U-Z pasta too! Please bring an item for the church food pantry. Edge Youth Ministry All Middle School Youth are Invited! Join us, Thursday, January 24th we will meet in the Hall from 6 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. Fr. Kevin s Class The Study of Religion. Classes meet Thursdays at 7 p.m. in rooms 2 & 3 of the Life Center. Knights of Columbus General Meeting Thursday, January 17th in the hall at 7 p.m. All members are encouraged to attend! Scouts Boy, Cub & Girl Scouts meet every Friday evening in the classrooms of the Life Center. CPR/ Defibrillator Class Our December Defibrillator/CPR class has been rescheduled for January 19th at 9 a.m. in classrooms 2 & 3. Call the Office to RSVP. Sponsored by the Knights of Columbus. Roe Vs. Wade Mass Please join us on Saturday, January 19th at the 9 a.m. Mass and pray that mother/fathers-to-be realize that the baby they are carrying deserves to live life to the fullest.
Page 6 Diocese of St. Petersburg s 2019 Wedding Jubilee Mass The Wedding Jubilee Mass of Thanksgiving with Bishop Gregory Parkes will take place at the Cathedral of St. Jude the Apostle on Sunday, February 10th at 3 p.m. This event honors couples throughout the diocese who will celebrate 25, 50 or more years of marriage during the 2019 calendar year. If you wish to attend, please RSVP to the parish office by Wednesday January 23rd. Please Note: Our Monthly Community Life Food Drive will be held one weekend later than usual on January 26th & 27th Breakfast in the Hall Knights of Columbus will be serving Breakfast January 20th from 8 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. Come enjoy a Full or Lite Breakfast from Pancakes & Eggs to Donuts & coffee. Biscuits & Gravy too!!! Proceeds will go towards the Parish.
Page 7 A BIG THANK YOU TO ALL WHO SHARED A PINT AT LAST WEEK S BLOOD DRIVE. St. Ignatius will send you a donation statement for your contributions for the year 2018 to the Church if requested. Please fill out this form and place it in the collection basket, drop off at the Parish Office or email your request to kcreamer@ignatius.net. Thank You. Name: Address: City: Zip Envelope # Bethany Gift Shop Store Hours: Sundays 8:30 a.m. - 11 a.m. Tuesdays 9:45-12 p.m. Check out our First Communion, Confirmation & Wedding gift selection. The New Pavers have been placed! If you ordered the $12 mini-paver, please pick it up at the Parish Office between 9 am 4 pm weekdays. Lord, grant eternal rest to the souls of our dearly departed, especially for BOB BECAN, VICTOR JAKARY, GERARD FITZPATRICK & ROBERT LAFERRIERE and for all those we hold in our heart who have died, may they rest in the arms of God. Book of the week: Enjoy a free subscription to Formed.org An incredible online gateway to the best Catholic content for all ages! We ve made it Easy and Free! Visit formed.org Click on Register Enter Parish Access Code 68Z88Q and create your own password. Enjoy and share! Devotional Journey into the Mass How Mass Can Become a Time of Grace, Nourishment, and Devotion. By Christopher Carstens who is instructor at Mundelein s Liturgical Institute, editor of the Adoremus Bulletin, and a voice on The Liturgy Guys podcast. App of the week: The ibreviary is your portable breviary. You can use it to pray with the full texts of the Liturgy of the Hours in different languages. Once you launch the application all the texts of the day will appear before you.
Page 8 Catholic Schools Week begins January 27th. Scholastic Book Fair in the Early Childhood Center Sunday, January 27th from 9 a.m. 12 p.m. Early Childhood Center We offer a half day program, 9 a.m. - 12 p.m. daily, with before care and after care extending the day from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. if needed. Our two, three, four, and five year olds develop spiritually, physically, emotionally, and intellectually. Call the Early Childhood Center to schedule a tour (727) 937-5427. Mothers Morning Out Wednesdays & Thursdays in room 8 of the Life Center from 9:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. $10 per visit or 6 for $50. Ages 1 and walking to 36 months. Guardian Angels... Wonderful STREAM program! Our classrooms are filled with excellent, faithful teachers and staff working with our precious students. Our students enjoy a curriculum where technology, the arts, and the timeless truths of our faith are integrated into all subject areas. Schedule a tour to see the school in action by calling 727-799-6724. Guardian Angels School is collecting Box Top Labels. Please place your labels in the marked box on the courtesy desk in the Church. Thank You! Wienhusen Scholarships Scholarships for Catholic Education are available for St. Ignatius Families. St. Ignatius will once more be offering the Wienhusen Scholarships for children to attend Catholic Grade or High School. These scholarships can give up to $3,000 per child per year of tuition support for Catholic Grade School and up to $5,000 for Catholic High School. Please note, if your family received a Wienhusen Scholarship for the 2018-2019 year, you still need to apply for a scholarship for the 2019-2020 school year. Stop by the parish office for new forms and the procedure directions and guidelines. All registrations must be completed and received by FACTS by April 1st to qualify.
DATE MASS INTENTIONS EVENTS Saturday, January 12 Sunday, January 13 BAPTISM OF THE LORD Isiah 40:1-11 Timothy 2:11-3:7 Luke 3:15-22 Monday, January 14 Hebrews 1:1-6 Mark 1:14-20 Tuesday, January 15 Hebrews 2:5-12 Mark 1:21-28 Wednesday, January 16 Hebrews 2:13-18 Mark 1:29-39 Thursday, January 17 St. Anthony, Abbot Hebrews 3:7-14 Mark 1:40-45 Friday, January 18 Hebrews 4:1-11 Mark 2:1-12 Saturday, January 19 Hebrews 4:12-16 Mark 2:13-17 Saturday, January 19 \ 4:00 p.m. + Meg Fiebiger 6:30 p.m. + Jane Fisher 7:30 a.m. For An End to Abortions 9:00 a.m. For the People of Our Parish 11:30 a.m. + Julia Nieves Cardona 6:00 p.m. + Bill Korn 7:30 a.m. + Ellen Greendale 9:00 a.m.. + Joseph Grchan 7:30 a.m. + Lynn Mazurak 9:00 a.m. + Gloria Bradley 10:30 a.m. + Pat & Lucy DeMarco 7:30 a.m. For Vocations to the Priesthood & Religious Life 9:00 a.m. + Cheryl Brudvig 7:30 a.m. + Arthur Perry 9:00 a.m. + Gloria Esposito 7:30 a.m. + Nina Kristine Adasiewicz 9:00 a.m. + Ellin Haley 9:00 a.m. Special Intentions of the Anniversary of Roe vs. Wade 4:00 p.m. + Joseph Zajkowski 6:30 p.m. + Edward D Ettore 8:30 a.m. - 11 a.m. Bethany Book Store Open 9:00 a.m. Donuts in the hall 10:00 a.m. Pre K - 5th Grade Class 10:00 a.m. 1st Communion Parents in hall 4:00 p.m. Confirmation Sessions 7:30 p.m. Life Night after Mass in the hall 9:30 a.m. Rosary Makers in the hall 10:00 a.m. Sr. Lila s Class in rooms 2 & 3 7:00 p.m. RCIA in Evangelization Office 9:45 a.m. - 12 p.m. Bethany Book Store Open 6:30 p.m. 6th & 7th Grade Classes 6:30 p.m. 8th Grade Pre Confirmation Class 6:00 a.m. Brothers in Christ in hall 9:30 a.m. Patriotic Rosary in Church 9:30 a.m. Moms Morning Out room 8 5:00 p.m. Children s Choir in the Church 6:30 p.m. 6th & 7th Grade Classes 6:30 p.m. 8th Grade Pre Confirmation Class 9:30 a.m. Moms Morning Out room 8 10:30 a.m. Deacon Sam s Class in rooms 2,3 11:30 Parish a.m. Offices Women s Close Council at Noon Mtg/Lunch - hall 6:30 p.m. Deacon Sam s Class in room 6 7:00 p.m. Adult Choir Rehearsal in Church 7:00 p.m. Fr. Kevin s Class in rooms 2, 3 7:00 p.m. Knights of Columbus meeting in hall Parish Offices Closed 6:00 p.m. Girl Scouts Troop 1142 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. Cub Scouts in rooms 8-12 9:00 a.m. Polish School in classrooms 7-12 9:00 a.m. Defibrillator/CPR class in rooms 2,3 Sunday, January 20 Second Sunday in Ordinary Time Isiah 62:1-5 1 Corinthians 12:4-11 John 2:1-11 \ 7:30 a.m. + George Campos & Celia Marticorena 9:00 a.m. For the People of Our Parish 11:30 a.m. + Randy Higgins 6:00 p.m. + Jose Lopez 8:00 a.m. Breakfast in the hall 8:30 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. Bethany Book Store Open 10:00 a.m. Pre K - 5th Grade Class 10:00 a.m. Food Pantry Faith Centers Drive in this the hall Weekend 7:30 p.m. Life Night after Mass in the hall 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.