Saint Ignatius of Antioch Roman Catholic Church Page 2 April 16, 2017 Now We Remain The Forty Days are over. We have joined the Lord in preparing for the momentous change. The Paschal Sacrifice is complete. The Passion, Death and Resurrection of the Lamb of God have been carried out. The tomb is empty, Mary Magdeline. The tomb is empty, and now we remain. The transformation has begun. The flowers symbolize the New Life that has come to the world. Jesus Christ lives! He is Risen. We live. We don t just have physical lives. We have spiritual lives. The Father raised Jesus from the dead. The Father and Son have given their Spirit to all who have a living faith in Jesus Christ. Still, we cannot and will not forget the events of Holy Week. The passion and death of our Lord are as much a part of us as His resurrection. Brothers and sisters: Are you unaware that we who were baptized into Christ Jesus were baptized into His death? We were indeed buried with Him through baptism into death, so that, just as Christ was raised from the Dead by the glory of the Father, we too might live in newness of life. This is from the Sixth chapter of Paul s Letter to the Romans. It is the first New Testament reading of the Easter Season. It tells us that the Paschal Event is a living reality, one in which we participate. Evil has lost its grip on the world. The devil has been defeated. We are united to Jesus Christ. The tomb is empty. But we remain. The Second Letter to Timothy tells us that if we have died for the Lord we shall live with the Lord. Back to Romans 6, we must think of ourselves as dead to sin and living for God in Christ Jesus, our Lord. Soon we will be receiving the Eucharist. What is it that we are doing when we receive communion? We are taking the Lord within us, yes. But there is more than this. When we receive communion, we are one with Christ s suffering and death. For as often as you eat this bread and drink the cup, you proclaim the death of the Lord until He comes, we read in 1 Corinthians 11. And we radiate the joy of the Lord. I want you to share in our joy, St John writes at the beginning of his first letter. We proclaim the death and resurrection of the Lord. We want the whole world to share in our joy. We need the world to share in our joy. There are so many people who long for this joy. There are people who are suffering from insufficient food and medicine in Africa, the Caribbean, Latin America, Asia, and, yes, in the United States. When Catholic Relief Services or the Catholic Campaign for Human Development gives them food and medicine and the knowledge and tools to provide for their future, these people don t just eat, nor are they just healed, they experience the Lord present in the aid workers. There are many poor people in the United States. Many of them are single mothers or single fathers. They wonder how they can care for their children with such limited incomes. When they experience members of the community reaching out to them, making sure their children are treated the same as all the other children, helping them when they need emergency baby sitting, etc, these people don t just have immediate problems solved, they experience Jesus Christ present in their neighbors, friends and sometimes, in total strangers. Then they realize that there are no strangers in the Body of Christ.
Easter Sunday The Resurrection of Our Lord There are many people who are facing serious challenges to their health, or worse, to that of one of the children. When doctors, nurses, hospice workers, and all medical personal care for them with the love of the Lord, the sick don t just benefit from expertise, they experience the healing hands of Jesus Christ working through others. There are many people who feel pushed to the fringe of society. Others seem to tolerate them, but don t really accept them. But when they walk into a Church and people welcome them as members of the praying community, they realize that they are welcomed by Jesus Christ. And there are those who have been devastated by sin, be it their own sin or that which was thrust upon them by others. Maybe they seem trapped in the gutters of our society. Perhaps substance abuse has forced them into self-destructive lives. Maybe they are in prison. Maybe they have committed crimes that merited punishment by society. There are many people who are convinced that they are drowning in evil. They wonder if there is any hope for them. When people reach out to them and tell them that Jesus died for them, and wants to share His Life with them, they find the Lord in those who radiate His compassion. What does it mean to be a Catholic? Rites and rituals, beautiful liturgies, prayer groups and classes to help us understand our Lord, ministries for all ages, all these aspects of our faith are wonderful, but even taken together they do not make a person Catholic or the Church Catholic. To be Catholic is to be universal. The very word Catholic mean universal. We are Catholic when we are so united to Jesus Christ that His death and His life radiate through every action of our lives. You see, we are not Catholic for ourselves. We are Catholic for others. The forty days are over. The transformation is upon the world. Jesus Christ has risen. But the tomb is empty. And now we remain. Yours in Christ, Msgr. Joseph A. Pellegrino, Pastor 715 E Orange Street Tarpon Springs, Florida 34689 Mass Schedule: Saturday.4:00 and 6:30 p.m. and Spanish Mass in Chapel (Fulfills Sunday Obligation) Sunday...7:30, 9:00, 11:30 a.m. and 6:00 p.m. Life Teen Weekdays.. and Saturday. 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. Vijay Polamarasetty, OCD, Par. Vicar ext. 210 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. Brian Fabiszewski, - Director 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 High School Ministry Jen McIlveen, Edge ext. 224 Middle School Ministry EARLY CHILDHOOD CENTER Sharon Stokely, Director ext. 225 GUARDIAN ANGELS SCHOOL Mrs. 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 SPANISH PHONE LINE 727-934-4163 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
Page 4 Women s Council Annual Card & Game Party Luncheon Thursday, April 20th at noon. A catered luncheon will include wraps, salad & dessert! Tickets are $10 and will not be sold at the door. To reserve your seat please call Patti at 727-938-8510 no later than Monday, April 17th. Knights of Columbus Informational Open House Come find out what the Knights of Columbus can do for you and your family by attending an Informational Open House Meeting Thursday, April 27 th at 7 p.m. in the hall. Bring the whole family and enjoy pizza and soda as you learn about our fraternal benefits and what it means to belong to an organization of 1.9 million Knights united world-wide in Charity, Unity, Fraternity and Patriotism. Please RSVP by calling David Creamer, Deputy Grand Knight at 727-786-6218 to reserve your seat(s). Looking for a Special First Communion or Confirmation gift? Check out our Bethany Book Shoppe. Open Sundays from 8:30 a.m. - 11 a.m. And Tuesdays from 9:30 a.m. - 12 p.m. During April all First Communion & Confirmation Items are 25% off. All rosaries in stock are 50% off. The Shoppe is located on the west side of the Fr. John LaTondress Chapel. EVENTS THIS WEEK Please note: The Parish Offices will be closed on Easter Monday, April 17th. Offices will reopen Tuesday, April 18th. Have a Blessed Easter! And More... Brothers in Christ: All men of the parish are invited. Our group meets every Wednesday at 6 a.m. in the hall. Coffee & Donuts are served. For more info contact Jim: 727-642-9555 or Geoff: 813-728-2082. Children s Choir: Rehearsals on Wednesdays at 5 p.m. in the Church. Faith Formation/Edge Classes: Resume classes this Wednesday, April 19th Adult Catechism: Come explore the U.S. Catholic Catechism for Adults. Join us the 1st & 3rd Wednesdays each month at 6:45 p.m. in classroom 7. For more info contact Christine at stigcatechism@gmail.com or call 519-3360. Welcome Inactive Catholics: We welcome any Catholics who have been inactive in the practice of their Faith, for any reason, to our open-end meetings. Wednesdays at 7 p.m. in room 6. Adult Choir: Rehearsals on Thursdays at 7 p.m. in the Church. Spanish Mass: 7 p.m. on Saturday in the Chapel at Misa en español todos los sábados a las 7 p.m. en la Fr. John La Tondress Chapel. Food Drive April 22nd & 23rd. \Please do not bring items on Easter Weekend. Some suggested items: CANNED MEATS, FRUIT, VEGETABLES, BEANS, CEREAL, COFFEE, TEA, RICE, MACARONI, INSTANT POTATOES, SPAGHETTI SAUCE, PEANUT BUTTER & JELLY Financial donations welcome.
UPCOMING EVENTS Page 5 The Eucharistic Apostles of Divine Mercy Cenacle invites all parishioners and visitors to their celebration of Divine Mercy Sunday, next Sunday at 2:30 p.m. in the Fr. John LaTondress Chapel. (Please note this is a prayer service and not a Mass) Spanish Mass Change Our Spanish Mass will move to the Church beginning Sunday, May 7th at 4 p.m. This is a great opportunity for our parish to reach more of our non-english speaking neighbors who may not be attending because of the late time. The Church gives us more room to expand and be part of the whole Sunday worshiping community. Please invite your family and neighbors to join us. Respect Life End of the Year Celebration!!! Tuesday, April 25th at 6 p.m. in the hall. Fr. Vijay will be the celebrant. Join us for Mass...Dinner...Speaker Jane Lupia, Coordinator of the 40 Days for Life of Clearwater will be the speaker. Rescuing the Preborn, God s Way All are invited. Dinner will immediately follow the Mass. We will review the year and plan for next. Please bring a dish, vegetable, salad, dessert or drink to share. Other questions? Contact Tom at tsipera@tampabay.rr.com Caritas Corner CARITAS FLOWERS. distributed this week at Florida Hospital North Pinellas by Caritas Volunteers were donated wishing our Priests and Parishioners a very Blessed Easter. TUESDAY CARE CLUB Do you have a family member or neighbor who is homebound and cannot attend Mass on weekends? On Tuesday mornings, our volunteers will drive them to the chapel for Mass (and luncheon afterwards). Please call the Caritas office for more information at ext. 221. VOLUNTEERS NEEDED!... Do you have a few hours a week to volunteer? Drivers are needed in the East Lake area for our Tuesday morning Care Club. Flower givers are also needed for FHNP. Please call the Caritas office for information. COMMERATE a special occasion or a loved one by donating flowers distributed at Florida Hospital North. Call the Caritas Office for more information.
Page 6 MINISTRY EVENTS St. Ignatius has a small ministry for the purificator linens used during each Mass. These linens are purified, washed and ironed. If you love to iron and wish to volunteer for the Church through this ministry please contact Mary at 727-934-9534. Lord, grant eternal rest to the souls of our dearly departed, especially for EDITH TIMLIN & VALERIE RAMEY and for all those we hold in our hearts who have died, may they rest in the arms of God. Who is an Inactive Catholic? If you know someone who has been away from the Church and the Sacraments, why not invite them to the Wednesday night sessions for Inactive Catholics with no obligation but to know they have a place, a sister or brother to share or vent their stories in a spirit of respect and love. We meet on Wednesdays in the Life Center at 7 p.m. in room 6 or call Deacon John at extension 222. Want to Advertise in the Bulletin? To learn more about advertising in the back of our bulletin contact Carlos Marulanda at 954-815-1693 or at carlosm@diocesan.com EVENTS AROUND THE DIOCESE Men s Retreat Pinellas Catholic Men s Emmaus Retreat Emmaus is a passive retreat weekend designed for men who would like to explore their own relationship with Jesus. It is hosted by a group of men who have previously participated. The weekend consists of a series of talks where each speaker shares his personal experiences related to his relationship with God, his family and his life in general. Join us April 28-30th at the Franciscan Center in Tampa. Cost: Double $195/ Single $235 Scholarships are Available Contact: Tim Dolan at 813-695-3635 or at tim@intergro.com Or contact: Jack Lavery at 813-340-7343 or at jacklavery@elitecnc.com Tampa Bay Blue Mass Friday, May 19, 2017 at 1:30 p.m. St. Timothy Church in Lutz The Blue Mass honors men/women serving the Tampa Bay Region as Firefighters, EMT s, Sheriff Deputies, Police Officers, Troopers, Special Agents, and 911 Operators. This Mass also honors those who have fallen and supports those who serve our community. All Public Safety and Criminal Justice professionals from local municipalities, federal, state and local jurisdictions are welcome to attend. Family members, friends and those in support of such professionals are also warmly invited. For more information, contact Major Ciro Dominguez, 813-247-0200 or email cdomin01@hcso.tampa.fl.us
YOUTH MINISTRY EVENTS Page 7 Invest Today! Our FUTURE and PRESENT depends 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. Invest today and purchase St. Ignatius Youth Stock. The St. Ignatius Youth Stock are available at only $10.00 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? 1. Spiritual journey with the young people. (Newsletter) 2. A Shareholders certificate. (Proof, and 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. 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 a.m. to 4 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. For questions contact Bart Kovacic at 727-251-2476 or Jennifer McIlveen at 727-492-8652. St. Ignatius Catholic Church, Attn: Bart Kovacic 715 E Orange St Tarpon Springs FL 34689 Make Checks Payable to St. Ignatius Catholic Church. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Name: Phone: Address: City Zip: Email: Number of Shares: Name of Youth or "any" you would like to sponsor Evangelize as you go... St. Ignatius Car Magnets Available! 1 for $6.00 or 2 for $10.00 and support our EDGE - Middle School Ministry Available in the Parish Office on weekdays from 9 a.m. - 4 p.m.
PARISH NEWS Page 8 St. Ignatius Early Childhood Center Our half day program is from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. daily with before care and after care extending the day from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. if needed. Please call the office to schedule a tour (727) 937-5427. Formed.org Guardian Angels School Interested parents may pick up applications for enrollment in the parish office during office hours. We Have A Gift For You! The Brothers in Christ and the parish have teamed up to provide a year long membership for every person in our parish to Formed.org. What is Formed.org? It is a website that gives you access to 50 spiritual, Catholic programs. There are 79 movies, 98 audio courses and 58 e-books available. If you were to pay for all this material it would cost you over $18,000. We are giving it to our parishioners for free. Go to our webpage www.st.ignatius.net and click on Formed, the final item on the menu. This will take you directly to the formed registration site and will put in the parish access code for you. Too many Inspirational Resources this week to list, but here are a few: For Easter: Programs Forgiven Symbolon- Session 4: Movies The Story of Salvation Mary of Nazareth St. Peter No Greater Love Books Because God is Real For St. Bernadette & St. Benedict Labre: Movies Books Bernadette Religious Mysteries: The Secret of Benadette The Young People s Book of Saints Vacation Bible School Come Join the Fun!!! June 19th - 23rd, 9 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. Sponsored by our Children s Faith Formation. Children going into Kindergarten 5 th grade. Fee: $40 for one child, $15 for each additional sibling. Call or email us for a VBS Registration. 727-937-4050 ext.223 fmorin@ignatius.net Don t Miss a Thing! QR Scan for our website Download myparishapp Find us on Facebook
DATE Saturday, April 15 VIGIL Genesis: 1:1-2:2 Exodus 14:15-15 Matthew 28:1-10 MASS INTENTIONS 8 p.m. Sunday, April 16 7 a.m. EASTER SUNDAY 9 a.m. The Resurrection of the Lord Acts 10:34-43 Colossians 3:1-4 11:30 a.m. John 20:1-9 Monday, April 17 Acts 2:14-23 Matthew 28:8-15 Tuesday, April 18 Acts 2:36-41 John 20:11-18 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, April 19 Acts 3:1-10 Luke 24:13-35 For the People of Our Parish For the People of Our Parish Church & Chapel For the People of Our Parish Church & Chapel + Maria Pazienza + Albert Roberts Have a Blessed Easter! Please note: No Life Teen Mass On Easter Sunday Parish Office Closed No Early Childhood Classes this Week An End to Abortions + Ferandio Sousa + Gerard Mulligan For Vocations to the Priesthood & Religious Life + Anthony Rossi Thursday, April 20 Acts 3:11-26 Luke 24:35-48 + Catherina Viscomi + Sunny & Nancy Thomas Friday, April 21 Acts 4:1-12 John 21:1-14 + Dominik Horak + Christina Del Greco Saturday, April 22 4:00 p.m. 6:30 p.m. Saturday, April 22 Acts 4:13-21 Mark 16:9-15 EASTER VIGIL EVENTS 6:00 a.m. Brothers in Christ in hall 5:00 p.m. Children s Choir - Church 6:30 p.m. Edge/Faith Formation Classes 6:45 p.m. Adult Catechism c7 Close to Heart Evangelization Office Inactive Catholic c6 11:00 a.m. Women s Council Card Party in hall Adult Choir Rehearsal - Church Knights of Columbus in hall 6:30 p.m. 6:30 p.m. Girl Scout Troop 1142 c7 Boy Scouts in rooms c2,3,4 Cub Pack Meeting in the hall Girl Scout Troop 1124 c6 Edge in the Youth House + Ted Magil 8:00 a.m. Confirmation Retreat Chapel, Hall & all rooms + James & Katherine Hagen + Elaine Legas + Marco Gonzalez (Spanish Mass) 5:30 p.m. Parish Chapel & Hall Reserved Food Pantry Drive this Weekend Sunday, April 23 DIVINE MERCY SUNDAY Acts 2:42-47 1 Peter 1:3-9 John 20:19-31. 11:30 a.m. 6:00 p.m. + Eileen Ireland For the People of Our Parish + Mary P. Malafarino + Lily Gonzalez Donuts in the hall 10:00 a.m. Faith Formation classes 2:30 p.m. Divine Mercy Service - Chapel 6:00 p.m. Life Night hall & all rooms 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.