Saint Ignatius of Antioch

The Roman Catholic Church of Saint Ignatius of Antioch March 18, 2018 Fifth Sunday of Lent 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. 4:00 p.m. Spanish Mass, and 6:00 p.m. Life Teen Weekdays..6:45 a.m., 7:30 a.m. 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. 214 Rev. Kevin Molloy, in Residence ext. 208 Deacon Samuel Moschetto ext. 224 Deacon John Edgerton ext. 222 Seminarian Drew Woodke ext. 210 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 em h t n i h t wi w a l y m rts; a e e c h a l r i p I will te it upon the d o i and wr ill be their G eople. p 3 Iw y m e b ll Jeremiah 31:3 a h s y e and th Rev. Brian Fabiszewski, - Director Fran Morin, Pre-K 8th Grade Joshua Strope, Evangelization 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. 224 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 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

St. Ignatius of Antioch Roman Catholic Church March 25, 2018 It s easy to say Hosanna. It s hard to stand under the cross. This liturgy contains a huge contrast. We began with the Triumphal entry of Jesus into Jerusalem. We joined the crowds in proclaiming, Hosanna. We marched into the Church singing All Glory Praise and Honor, and then, suddenly, the mood darkens. We see the priest take off the white cloak and put on red vestments. We heard the reading about the suffering servant. We heard how Christ emptied himself, accepting death on a cross. And then we proclaimed the Passion. We really are thrown by the liturgy. Is this a triumphal celebration or a remembrance of the Cross? The Church catches this contrast even in its naming of the day. It is no longer just Palm Sunday. Nor is it Passion Sunday. No, the proper name of today s celebration is Palm Sunday of the Lord s Passion. Today, exaltation and suffering are intertwined. Perhaps this weekend, as in the past, a thoughtful parishioner, many times a child, will make a cross out of palm for me. I like to keep one in my suit pocket. I also like to put palms around the pictures in my house. I want to remember what took place and what takes place. I want to remember the events of 2000 years ago and my own participation in these events today. I want to remember the times that I am upbeat and full of enthusiasm in my faith, and I want to remember the times that I run from the challenges the faith demands, the challenges of the cross. Where were the crowds on Calvary? Where am I when confronted with the challenges of life? Where are you? Can we climb Golgotha and unite our difficulties to His cross, or do we only want to be in the presence of the Lord when we can say Hosanna? Is our faith a matter of good feelings, or are we committed to the Lord? We have many choices in life. The most important of these is our decision to accept Jesus Christ. But accepting the Lord means being united to Him both in His glory and in His passion. Accepting the Lord means being united to Him in the joyful times of our lives and through the challenges of our lives. We celebrate Holy Week this week. The holiest week of the year is given to us to remember the past and allow it to be a reality in our present. So we approach the sacrament of penance if we have not already done so during Lent, and we ask forgiveness for the times we have turned from the Lord, perhaps even run from the Lord. We attend the Solemn Mass of the Lord s Supper on Thursday and we pray that we might be faithful to the new and eternal covenant of the Blood. We venerate the cross on Good Friday and enter into a deep meditation on its wondrous power. And, finally, we celebrate the resurrection on Easter Sunday, exalting in the gift of the eternal life of Christ. Come and pray with your parish this week. May this be a holy week for you and your families. Yours in Christ,

Palm Sunday-The Passion of Our Lord Holy Week Confession Periods Holy Monday March 26th: 9:30 a.m. & 7:00 p.m. Penance Service Holy Tuesday March 27th: 9:30 a.m. & 7:00 p.m. Holy Wednesday March 28th: 9:30 a.m. & 7:00 p.m. The Chrism Mass Tuesday, March 27th at 11:30 a.m. Bishop Gregory L. Parkes will preside at the Chrism Mass at the Cathedral of St. Jude. During this Mass the priests of the diocese along with Bishop Parkes will renew their commitment to priestly service. This is also the Mass where the Oil of the Sick and the Oil of Catechumens are blessed and the Sacred Chrism is consecrated. These oils are used throughout the year in our parish when our community celebrates the sacraments. By virtue of your baptism you share in the priesthood of Christ. This Mass is an opportunity for you to experience a renewal and recommitment to God and the Church. Please join us. Easter Decorations Share in the enhancing of our Church at Easter time as well as a memorial for your loved ones -both living and deceased- by donating towards the purchase of our Decorations. Do so with an offering of $5 or more in memory of a loved one. Flower envelopes can be found on the courtesy desk in the Church. Easter Egg Hunt Saturday, March 31st at 9 a.m. 2 years - 3rd Grade Meet in the parking lot by Life Center at The hunt begins exactly at 9:15 a.m. Please Bring Your Easter Basket! Blessing of the Food Have your Easter Food blessed on Saturday, March 31st at 10 a.m. outside the Church. Lenten Guidelines: All those who are 14 and over must abstain, that is, not eat meat on Good Friday. All adults, ages 18 to 59 must fast on Good Friday, that is, eat only one full meal and not between meals. EASTER TRIDUUM LITURGIES Holy Thursday March 29th 7:00 p.m. SOLEMN MASS OF THE LORD'S SUPPER 9:00-11:00 p.m. Reposition of the Blessed Sacrament in the Fr. John LaTondress Chapel Good Friday March 30th 3:00 p.m. Veneration of the Cross 7:00 p.m. Journey to the Cross (presented by St. Ignatius Life Teen) Holy Saturday March 31st 10:00 a.m. Blessing of Easter Food 8:00 p.m. SOLEMN EASTER VIGIL (fulfills Easter obligation) Easter Sunday April 1st 7:00 a.m. Church, & 11:30 a.m. Church and Fr. John LaTondress Chapel 4:00 p.m. Spanish Mass in the Church (There is no Life Teen Mass on Easter Sunday)

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. 4:00 p.m. Spanish Mass, and 6:00 p.m. Life Teen Weekdays..6:45 a.m., 7:30 a.m. and Saturday. Schedule of Confessions: Saturday.3:00 3:45 p.m. and after the 6:30 p.m. Mass Page 4 Faith Formation No Faith Formation Classes this Week. Sunday classes resume April 8th. Tuesday And Wednesday Classes resume April 3rd & April 4th. 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. 214 Rev. Kevin Molloy, in Residence ext. 208 Deacon Samuel Moschetto ext. 224 Deacon John Edgerton ext. 222 Seminarian Drew Woodke ext. 210 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 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 Life Teen Life Night 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 Monday mornings from 9:30 a.m. - noon in the hall. All are Welcome. If you're interested in becoming Catholic, you are invited to our Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults. Come learn more about our beautiful faith. Join us Monday evenings at 7 p.m. in Office of Evangelization in the Life Center. Choir Rehearsals Tuesday: 5:00 p.m. Children s Choir Tuesday: 7:00 p.m. Adult Choir Brothers in Christ All men of the parish are invited. Our group meets Wednesdays at 6 a.m. in the hall. Coffee & Donuts are served. For more info contact Geoff at 813-728-2082. Please Note: Parish Offices will be closed Good Friday, March 30th and Monday, April 2nd.

UPCOMING EVENTS Page 5 First Friday Adoration OUR RISEN LORD JESUS IN THE LIVING EUCHARIST The glorious resurrection of Our Lord continues in the glory of the Blessed Sacrament. This is where our Risen Lord dwells, pouring out His life, His light, and His love to all who come into His presence. If our faith in the Eucharist is weak, then we simply pray; Lord, I believe, help my unbelief. For the gift of faith all we have to do is ask. Ask and you shall receive, knock and it shall be opened Like the Apostles we humbly pray, increase our faith. The Eucharist is the Sacrament of hope, for Jesus assured us, before He ascended into heaven that He would come back to us. I will not leave you orphaned, I will come back to you. The way He chose to come back and to dwell with us is always through the most Holy Eucharist, the fulfillment of His promise, Know that I am with you always even to the end of the world. (excerpted from book Come to Me by Missionaries of the Blessed Sacrament) Friday, April 6 th is the First Friday of the month. As usual, we will have Exposition of the Sacred Host in our Chapel from 9:30 a.m. all day, until Benediction (the Blessing of our Risen Lord for all who attended this day) at 9 p.m. This is an opportunity for our parish families, singles (young and old) workers, and retired to spend time in conversation, face to face, with our Risen Lord, Brother and Friend, to pray, to listen His Word and to speak from our hearts to His Sacred Heart. Please sign our Adoration Commitment Book in the front of the Church for whatever hour you chose visit with Our Lord. Pray for peace, for an end to violence in our world and country, and any personal intentions your may want to discuss with our Savior. New Beginnings The next meeting of our parish bereavement support group will be held on Saturday, April 7 th at 10 a.m., in the hall. Brenda Covini, a grief counselor from St. Timothy s in Lutz, will speak on, Moving Forward with your New Year Resolutions. All are welcome. Edge Spaghetti Dinner Edge s biggest fundraiser this year! April 7th from 4 p.m. 8 p.m. The Edge will be serving spaghetti with meatballs, Italian bread, lemonade & tea! Dessert available too! Come on out and have a Great Night while supporting our amazing kids and their Edge Middle School Youth Ministry. The Eucharistic Apostles of Divine Mercy Cenacle invites all to their celebration of Divine Mercy Sunday, Sunday, April 8th at 2:30 p.m. in the Fr. John LaTondress Chapel. (Please note this is a prayer service and not a Mass) Edge Car Wash Saturday, April 14th 9 a.m.-1 p.m. at Advance Auto Parts, 718 E Tarpon Ave. The car wash is FREE. All donations go towards our EDGE middle school youth Summer Camp retreats.

Page 6 YOUTH EVENTS Come Make a Big Splash this June! Invest Today! Our FUTURE and 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. This is an opportunity for you to help the young people directly in their faith experience. Invest today and purchase St. Ignatius Youth Stock. The St. Ignatius Youth Stock are available at only $10.00 a share. Purchase as many shares as you would like. A share holder receives: 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. 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. 2. Fill out request form below and bring it to the parish office with your payment during regular office hours. 3. Return to the Young person who has invited you to share in their experience. This is an opportunity to invest and influence the church not just of today, but for tomorrow. For questions contact Bart Kovacic at 727-251-2476 or Jennifer McIlveen at 727-492-8652. Make Checks Payable to St. Ignatius Catholic Church. Vacation Bible School. June 18th 22nd 12:30 p.m. Children going into Kindergarten 5 th Grade. Fee: $40 for one child, $15 for each additional sibling. Sponsored by our Children s Faith Formation Program. Call or email for more information and registration. Fran Morin 727-937-4050 ext. 220 fmorin@ignatius.net Marie Day 727-937-4050 ext.223 mday@ignatius.net St. Ignatius Youth Stock Name: Phone: Address: City Zip: Email: Number of Shares: Name of Youth or "any" you would like to sponsor

PARISH NEWS Page 7 Deadline for Pavers is here!!! This is the last week to place paver orders for outside the Church s main entrance. Commemorate a special family event, someone s military service, to honor a loved one living or deceased, a Sacrament milestone, children/grandchildren s names & birthdates, or quote a favorite Scripture verse. If you're Order interested forms are in located becoming on the Catholic, courtesy desk or you forms are invited can be to downloaded our from Rite the of link Christian provided Initiation on our parish of Adults. website. Come learn more about our beautiful faith. Order Deadline is March 31st. Join us Monday evenings at 7 p.m. in Office of Evangelization in the Life Center. Lord, grant eternal rest to the souls of our dearly departed, especially for BETTY McHUGH and for all those we hold in our heart who have died, may they rest in the arms of God. St. Ignatius will send you a donation statement for your contributions for the year 2017 to the Church if requested. Drop off request or email your request to kcreamer@ignatius.net. As with many jubilee years, Pope Francis has instructed that a special plenary indulgence be available for the faithful throughout 2018 for the 50th Anniversary of the Diocese of St. Petersburg. The faithful who commit to a complete detachment of sin may follow the steps below to receive this indulgence. For Able Bodied Catholics - Devoutly make a pilgrimage to the Cathedral in a spirit of contrition and love on *May 6th at 3 p.m. for the Consecration to the Immaculate Heart of Mary *Another day during 2018 and set aside time for meditation, praying the Our Father, the Creed and the intercession of the Blessed Virgin Mary Participate in Sacrament of Reconciliation - 20 days before or after visiting the cathedral Receive the Holy Eucharist - 20 days before or after visiting the cathedral Pray for the pope and for his intentions For the Elderly, Confined and the Ill Join spiritually in the anniversary celebrations Participate in Sacrament of Reconciliation - 20 days before or after spiritually joining in the anniversary celebration Receive the Holy Eucharist - 20 days before or after spiritually joining in the anniversary celebration Pope Francis Grants Indulgence to the Faithful during the 50th Anniversary of the Diocese of St. Petersburg Pray for the pope and for his intentions Offer prayers, sorrows and personal troubles to our merciful God Looking for a particular Saint s medallion? A First Communion or Confirmation gift? Check out our Bethany Book Shoppe. Sundays 8:30-11 a.m. & Tuesdays 9:30-11:30 a.m. Located west of the Fr. John LaTondress Chapel.

Page 8 SCHOOL NEWS Our Early Childhood Center offers 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. Two, three, four, and five year olds are given opportunities to develop spiritually, physically, emotionally, and intellectually. Call the Early Childhood Center to schedule a tour (727) 937-5427. Early Childhood Center s UNDER THE TROPICAL MOON FUNDRAISER Join us on Saturday, April 21 st at Tarpon Springs Yacht Club, 350 N. Spring Blvd., Tarpon Springs from 6:30 p.m. - 10:30 p.m. Your $50 Donation includes entry into Reverse Raffle, Dinner & Entertainment. There will be a Silent Auction, DJ, Photo Booth, Door Prizes and more! $1,000 Grand Prize Reverse Raffle (need not be present to win) Proceeds go to our Early Childhood Center s curriculum enhancements. Purchase Tickets at the Early Childhood Center Guardian Angels School A day at Guardian Angels! Our students Learn, Serve, Lead, Succeed. Schedule a tour today and let us show you why our students shine! Contact Mary Stalzer at mstalzer@gacsfl.com Deadline Approaching: Wienhusen 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 2017-2018 year, you still need to apply for a scholarship for the 2018-2019 school year. Last year over $85,000 was given to families to supplement their tuition payments. Hopefully the same amount of total funds will be available this year. Stop by the parish office for new forms and the procedure, directions and guidelines. All registrations must be completed and received by April 1st to qualify.

DATE Saturday, March 24 Sunday, March 25 MASS INTENTIONS 4:00 p.m. 6:30 p.m. EVENTS + Paul Kappler + Phyllis Thompson PALM SUNDAY - Please note Earliest Mass time change to 7 a.m. Palm Sunday Passion of the Lord 7:00 a.m. 11:30 a.m. 4:00 p.m. 6:00 p.m. + Theodore Wienke For the People of Our Parish + Jozef Sulkowski For Spanish Speaking of Our Parish + Vaughn Wood Holy Monday, March 26 Isiah 42:1-7 John 12:1-11 6:45 a.m. 7:30 a.m. + Edmund Burke + Leon & Elaine Toczko + Joseph Alcamo & James Hagen, Jr. 9:30 a.m. Confessions in the Church 9:30 a.m. Crafts & Rosary Makers in hall 7:00 p.m. Spanish Community Group c6 7:00 p.m. RCIA Chapel, hall, c2,3, 7:00 p.m. Penance Service in the Church 6:45 a.m. 7:30 a.m. + Rev. Louis DeTommaso Special Intentions of Dan Ryan + Deceased Members of The Rohrdanz Family Prayer Service for Care Club 9:30 a.m. Confessions in the Church 5:00 p.m. Children s Choir Rehearsal 7:00 p.m. Adult Choir Rehearsal 7:00 p.m. Confessions in the Church For Vocations to the Priesthood & Religious Life + Rev. Joseph Duggan + John Furey 6:00 a.m. Brothers in Christ in the hall 9:30 a.m. Confessions in the Church 6:00 p.m. Journey to the Cross Rehearsal 7:00 p.m. Adult Confirmation Class - hall 7:00 p.m. Confessions in the Church Mark 11:1-10 Isiah 50:4-7 Philippians 2:6-11 Mark 14:1-15:47 Holy Tuesday, March 27 Isiah 49:1-6 John 13:21-38 10:30 a.m. Holy Wednesday, March 28 Isiah 50:4-9 Matthew 26:14-25 Holy Thursday, March 29 Exodus 12:1-14 1 Corinthians 11:23-26 John 13:1-15 Good Friday, March 30 6:45 a.m. 7:30 a.m. Sunday, April 1 Easter Sunday The Resurrection of the Lord Acts 10:34-43 Colossians 3:1-4 Luke 24:13-35 33 Days to Morning Glory c2,3 Journey to the Cross Rehearsal Life Night after Mass Parish Offices Close at Noon 7:00 p.m. Mass of the Lord s Supper Early Childhood Center Closed 3:00 p.m. Veneration of the Cross 7:00 p.m. Journey to the Cross with our Life Teen Ministry Holy Saturday, March 31 Holy Saturday, March 31 1:00 p.m. 2:00 p.m. 7:30 p.m. Parish Offices Closed Early Childhood Center Closed & Parish Office Closed Easter Egg Hunt 10:00 a.m. Blessing of the Easter Food 8:00 p.m. 7:00 a.m. 11:30 a.m. 4:00 p.m. Easter Vigil Mass For the People of Our Parish For the People of Our Parish For the People of Our Parish For Spanish Speaking of Our Parish Have a Blessed Easter! Please note there is no Life Teen Mass 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.