The Roman Catholic Church of Saint Ignatius of Antioch October 14, 2018 28th 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 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
Page 2 October 14, 2018 The Wisdom of God It was really horrible. 12 year old Tommy was bawled out by his little league coach. He was mocked in front of his teammates. He was told that if he ever refused to obey the coach again, he would be off the team. Tommy did his best to keep from crying, but his eyes welled up with tears. His offence? Tommy was a pitcher, and the best pitcher and all around player on the team. When the opposing pitcher came up, the coach went out to the mound to remind Tommy that one of his teammates was hit by a pitch the last inning. It was most probably just a pitch that got away, and it just grazed the leg of the hit batsman, but the coach wanted his pitcher to send a message. Tommy didn t think that was right; so he didn t do it. The coach went ballistic. This is the way baseball is, the coach fumed, this is the way of the world. You better learn from this or you ll be a patsy your entire life. Sad story, unfortunately not made up. Tommy asked me if he was disrespecting his elders. I told him he was respecting God. Two different mothers called the school in the second month of the school year. Unless there was a change in the first grade classroom, they were pulling their little girls out of the Catholic school. And they were right. What was going on in that first grade? Some of the other mothers had told their daughters that they needed to assert themselves over the other girls. Perhaps these mothers had an original intention of raising daughters who would not be taken advantage of by anyone, but they turned their daughters into bullies, and then supported them when the other mothers complained, becoming bullies themselves. The principal tried to reason with the offending mothers. She got nowhere. In fact, she was told, the world can be divided into the bullies and the bullied. My daughter will not be counted among the bullied. Within the year, the school had to ask the offending families to leave. Sad story. True story. Might makes right. Be the bully or be bullied. Money is power. All these attitudes are the way of the world. They are not the way of God. They are not the way of the followers of Jesus Christ. God was very pleased with young King Solomon. The period of mourning the great King David was over. It was now time for Solomon to reign. His father had accumulated whatever Solomon would need to build a Temple to Yahweh in Jerusalem. Solomon decided to make this the focus of his reign. Then God appeared to Solomon in a dream. You can read about it in 1 Kings 3:3-9. I am delighted with you, God said. And then He asked, What is it that you would like, Solomon? And Solomon replied, Give your servant an understanding mind to govern your people, able to discern between good and evil. To this God said, Because you have asked for wisdom, and not for a long life or riches or the lives of your enemies, I will give you a wise and discerning mind like no one has ever had before, as well as that which you did not ask for, riches and honor all your life. Solomon sought the Wisdom of God, not the way of the world. But the rich, young man of the Gospel was not so wise. He was a good man. Jesus loved him because he was sincere when he asked what he needed to do to attain eternal life. The man wasn t trying to trick Jesus into saying something that would be used against him. Jesus called him to become a special disciple, perhaps in time a great apostle. But the man could not leave the way of the world. His money dominated him, and, perhaps, destroyed him.
28th Sunday in Ordinary Time Might makes right. Be the bully or be bullied. Money is power. This is the sinfulness of the world that Christ came to destroy. He calls us to follow Him. He calls us to choose the Wisdom of God over the way of the world. And many are making this choice. Catholics and other Christians are right now sitting in the cells of horrible prisons throughout the world. Some have lost everything they owned and are expecting to lose their lives. Many young girls have been kidnaped by the practitioners of radical Islam and have been treated in the most abominable ways because they are Christians. Here in the United States many others have refused to sacrifice their Christianity for the sake of advancing in business. They are living far more frugally than some of their workmates. Yet all, those standing for truth in jail, the kidnaped martyrs, and those standing for truth in the rat race of business are in actuality living as rich people. They possess all that matters in life, the Presence of Jesus Christ. They chose and are continually choosing the Wisdom of God. At the other end of the spectrum, there are some who are living miserably in mansions, surrounded by every type of unfathomably expensive items, paintings, sculptures, with the best vehicles in their garages and a huge ship waiting for them in some Caribbean port, but they are not happy because none of the possessions they spent their lives acquiring can give them happiness. Our hearts are made for you, O Lord, and shall not rest until they rest in you. St. Augustine in his Confessions. The readings today really hit us to the core of our lives. They ask us to consider what are the guiding principals of our lives. Scripture does that to us, doesn t it? The second reading from Hebrews 4 says that the Word of God is a two edged sword, a sword that is very sharp and very strong. The Word of God cuts through the bone and marrow. It cuts into us and uncovers the thoughts, reflections and desires of our hearts. It cuts through the lies we tell ourselves. It cuts through the masks we wear. The Word of God cuts through to the basic motivation of our lives. And it demands that we ask ourselves today, Do I follow the way of the world or do I want the Wisdom of God to direct my life? Come Holy Spirit! Come Wisdom of God! Give us the courage to embrace the way of the Lord. Give us the courage to live our faith. Yours in Christ, Lord, grant eternal rest to the souls of our dearly departed, especially for LYNN VAN BRUNT, JAMES SAUNDERS, DAVID & MINA SWAN and for all those we hold in our heart who have died, may they rest in the arms of God. This week s Altar Flowers were donated in memory of Fr. Kevin Scallon by Gemma & Triana King
Page 4 Bethany Gift Shop October Special...25% off Rosaries & Selected Statues! Our New Fall Hours Sundays 8:30 a.m. - 11 a.m. Tuesdays 9:45-12 p.m. Donuts in the hall The Scouts will be offering Donuts and Coffee after the Sunday 9 a.m. Mass. Faith Formation Classes this Sunday at 10 a.m. 1st Communion Parent Meeting in the hall at 10 a.m. Confirmation Sessions this Sunday at 4 p.m. in the Life Center. Classes this Tuesday at 6:30 p.m. Classes this Wednesday at 6:30 p.m. Events this Week Rosary Makers Monday mornings from 9:30 a.m. - noon in the hall. All are Welcome. Sr. Lila s Class Praying our Way through Life Classes meet on Mondays from 10 a.m. until 11:30 a.m. in rooms 2 & 3. RCIA 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 the Office of Evangelization in the Life Center or contact Joshua at 727-937-4050 ext. 224 or jstrope@ignatius.net Respect Life Meet at our Memorial to the Unborn after the 11:30 a.m. Mass, Sunday, October 14th To remember the unborn, who have been lost to abortion. Allow your heart to be broken for them and commit yourself to protecting other children from suffering the same fate. Our Memorial is outside, behind Upper Pinellas Pregnancy Center. 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. 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. Deacon Sam s Class St. Paul s letter to the Galatians Classes meet Thursday mornings at 10:20 a.m. in rooms 2 & 3 and Thursday evenings at 6:30 p.m. in room 6.
Events this Week Page 5 Women s Council All ladies of the parish are invited to attend our monthly meeting and potluck luncheon on Thursday, Oct. 18, beginning with the rosary in the Chapel at 11:30. Lynne Pfaff will speak on Padre Pio and include her story about meeting a child who is now a saint. Food should be dropped off in the kitchen before the rosary. A-B meat, C-D pasta/potatoes/rice, E-M salad, N-R veggies, S-T desserts, U-Z meat too! Please bring an item for the church food pantry. Edge All Middle School Youth are Invited! Thursday evenings in the Youth House from 6 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. Fr. Kevin s Class This year s topic: The Study of Religion. No sign up required. Classes meet Thursdays at 7 p.m. in rooms 2 & 3 of the Life Center. Knights of Columbus General Meeting Thursday, October 18th 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. Cub Pack Meeting in the hall. Caritas Corner ANOINTING OF THE SICK MASS... There will be a special liturgy on Saturday, October 20 th, at 10:30 a.m. During this Mass our priests will administer the Sacrament of the Sick to those preparing for surgery, have a serious illness, are in chronic pain or are weakened by old age. Please call the Caritas office if you plan to attend or are in need of transportation. MARTHA S MINISTRY... Our Ministry members attend Funeral Masses when there are only a few or no family and friends of the deceased in attendance. If you would like to be a member of this very special Ministry please call Kathy at 942-6359. Respect Life Sign Up Join the Battle for Life - Pray to End Abortion Sign up at a table in front of the Church www.40daysforlife.com/clearwater For more Information contact: Angela Pergola apergola55@yahoo.com Tom Sipera tsipera@tampabay.rr.com Jo Morea jomamax1941@gmail.com Food Drive This month s Community Life Food Drive is October 20th & 21st. Please place items in the containers inside the Church. Some suggested items: CANNED MEATS, FRUIT, VEGETABLES, BEANS, CEREAL, COFFEE, TEA, RICE, MACARONI, INSTANT POTATOES, SPAGHETTI SAUCE, PEANUT BUTTER & JELLY Financial donations welcome.
Page 6 The Bloodmobile will be here Sunday, October 21st from 8 a.m. - 1 p.m. Please Share A Pint! Formed.org Ministry News Breakfast in the Hall Knights of Columbus will be serving Breakfast October 21st from 8 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. Come enjoy a Full or Lite Breakfast. From Pancakes & Eggs to Donut & coffee. Proceeds from this Breakfast will go towards Ciboriums for the Parish. Comeback Catholics Formed is getting great reviews! Come see for yourself. Our parish offers a free membership for every person in our parish to Formed.org. Go to our webpage www.st.ignatius.net and click on Formed. On the registration form put in the parish code that is provided. 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 at 7 p.m. or make an appointment at Comeback @ Ignatius.net or call Terri at 727-773-5004 FORMED Pick of the Week... Divine Mercy in the Second Greatest Story Ever Told Experience God s Mercy Join Fr. Michael Gaitley on a journey to uncover the reality of God s merciful love as he weaves together history, Sacred Scripture, the apparitions of Our Lady of Fatima, and the witnesses of Sts. Faustina, John Paul II, & Maximillian Kolbe. Book of the Week... App of the Week... Bible Verse of the Week to help with stress and anxiety: Do not fear: I am with you; do not be anxious: I am your God. I will strengthen you, I will help you, I will uphold you with my victorious right hand. (Isaiah 41:10)
Family Faith Fest Page 7 Diocese Family Faith Fest at Al Lopez Park in Tampa October 27th, 10 a.m. 6 p.m. It will essentially be a festive encounter with our Lord, said Bishop Gregory Parkes. Similar to a World Youth Day experience, we will come together as one Church family to deepen our faith and grow closer to Christ by means of prayer and the sacraments together with thousands of other people who have the same longing in their heart. Bishop Gregory Parkes From the Holy Father, Pope Francis The Holy Father, Pope Francis, has asked that all the faithful pray a daily Rosary and the Prayer of St. Michael the Archangel during the Marian month of October for protection from the snares of the devil who seeks the ruin of the Church and the separation from God s love. St. Michael the Archangel, Defend us in Battle. Be our defense against the wickedness and snares of the Devil. May God rebuke him, we humbly pray, and do thou, O Prince of the Heavenly Hosts, by the power of God, thrust into hell, Satan, and all the evil spirits who prowl about the world seeking the ruin of souls. Amen.
Page 8 Upcoming in November Viva Las Vegas Casino Night! November 17th in our Parish Hall- Sponsored by St. Ignatius of Antioch s Women s Council & Knights of Columbus Doors open 5 p.m. - Games run thru 8:45 p.m. TICKETS INCLUDE: Prime Rib /Fish/Chicken Buffet Dinner, Beverage & 5,000 poker chips Space is limited only 100 tickets available! For Tickets Contact Dave & Patti at 727-938-8510 $40 donation $45 donation at the door GAMES INCLUDE: Blackjack Tables Poker & Texas Hold em Roulette Table Craps Table Slot Machines PLUS: Beer & Wine Available Raffle Prize Baskets 50/50 Drawing All funds raised will go to aid those in need at St. Ignatius. School News Early Childhood... 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....Moms 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... 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...save Box Top Labels Guardian Angels School is collecting box top labels. Please place your box tops on the courtesy desk in the Church. Thank You!
DATE MASS INTENTIONS EVENTS Saturday, October 13 4:00 p.m. + Henry Pellegrino 6:30 p.m. + Harlan Jankowiak Sunday, October 14 28th Sunday in Ordinary Time Wisdom 7:7-11 Hebrews 4:12-13 Mark 10:17-30 Monday, October 15 St. Teresa of Jesus Galatians 4:22-5:1 Luke 11:29-32 Tuesday, October 16 St. Hedwig & St. Margaret Mary Alacoque Galatians 5:1-6 Luke 11:37-41 Wednesday, October 17 St. Ignatius of Antioch Galatians 5:18-25 Luke 11:42-46 Thursday, October 18 St. Luke 2 Timothy 4:10-17 Luke 10:1-9 Friday, October 19 Sts. Brebeuf & Jogues & Companions Ephesians 1:11-14 Luke 12:1-7 \ 7:30 a.m. + George Haddad 9:00 a.m. For the People of Our Parish 11:30 a.m. + Tami Woster 6:00 p.m. + Elizabeth Fitzgerald 7:30 a.m. Special Intentions of Marie Ertle 9:00 a.m. + Jerry Owens 7:30 a.m. + Claudette Gauy 9:00 a.m. + William Moran 10:30 a.m. + Arthur Bove 7:30 a.m. For Vocations to the Priesthood & Religious Life 9:00 a.m. + Rev. Kevin Scallon 7:30 a.m. + Teresa Kiceina 9:00 a.m. + Jacquelin Schafer 7:30 a.m. + Domina Alcamo & Elizabeth Hagen 9:00 a.m. + Henry Horak 8:30 a.m. 11 a.m. Bethany Shop Open 9:00 a.m. Donuts in the hall 10:00 a.m. 1st Comm. Parent Meeting in hall 10:00 a.m. Pre K - 5th Grade Class 12:30 p.m. Respect Life Prayer Service at Memorial to Unborn 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 Shop Open 6:30 p.m. Pre Confirmation - 8th Grade class 6:30 p.m. 6th & 7th Grade Class 6:00 a.m. Brothers in Christ in hall 9:30 a.m. Moms Morning Out room 8 5:00 p.m. Children s Choir in the Church 6:30 p.m. Pre Confirmation - 8th Grade class 6:30 p.m. 6th & 7th Grade Class Parish Offices Close at Noon 9:30 a.m. Moms Morning Out room 8 10:30 a.m. Deacon Sam s Class in rooms 2,3 11:30 a.m. Women s Council s Meeting & Luncheon in the hall 6:00 p.m. Edge in the Youth House 6:30 p.m. Parish Deacon Offices Sam s Closed 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 - hall 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 7:00 p.m. Cub Pack Meeting in the hall Saturday, October 20 Ephesians 1:15-23 Luke 12:8-12 9:00 a.m. For An End to Abortions Saturday, October 20 4:00 p.m. + Matthew Kowalchuk 6:30 p.m. + Frances Creamer Sunday, October 21 29th Sunday in Ordinary Time World Mission Sunday Isaiah 53:10-11 Hebrews 4:14-16 Mark 10:35-45 \ 7:30 a.m. + Joe Petrucelli 9:00 a.m. For the People of Our Parish 11:30 a.m. + Barbara Sobieski 6:00 p.m. + William & Irene Rocks 9:00 a.m. Polish School in rooms 7-12 10:30 a.m. Anointing of the Sick Mass in the Church Food Drive this Weekend 40 Days Food for Pantry Life Sign Drive Up this after Weekend the Masses this weekend BLOODMOBILE 8 a.m. 1 p.m. 8:30 a.m. 11 a.m. Bethany Shop Open 8:00 a.m. Breakfast in the hall 10:00 a.m. Pre K - 5th Grade Class 10:00 a.m. Faith Centers in hall 7:30 p.m. Life Night after Mass in the hall