The Roman Catholic Church of Saint Ignatius of Antioch I am the wheat of God. I must become the pure bread of Christ. St. Ignatius of Antioch March 3, 2019 Eighth Sunday in Ordinary Time 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 msgrjpellegrino@ignatius.net Rev. Kyle Bell, Parochial Vicar frkbell@ignatius.net Rev. Kevin Molloy, in Residence frkmolloy@ignatius.net Deacon Samuel Moschetto Deacon John Edgerton Ron Appel, Parish Manager Katherine Creamer, Office Manager Lorna Moffitt, Parish Mgr. Assistant Eldean Jenkins, Facilities Manager Anne Harman, Music Director ext. 209 ext. 207 ext. 208 ext. 224 ext. 224 ext. 215 ext. 201 ext. 203 ext. 201 ext. 206 FAITH FORMATION Rev. Kyle Bell, Parochial Vicar frkbell@ignatius.net 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 Samantha Trapp, Edge All parishes throughout the Diocese of St. Petersburg join together this weekend to celebrate Safe Haven Sunday with the theme Equipping the Family, Safeguarding Children. This awareness effort is meant to draw our attention as a community to the seriousness of the issues of pornography and to recommit ourselves to take steps to ensure our homes are safe havens for all. ext. 250 ext. 250 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 March 3, 2019 Dear Friends: As your pastor, I am always impressed by the love I see in the families of our parish community and am constantly giving God thanks for your many efforts that truly uphold the dignity of marriage and family life. Thank you! As you work hard to create safe havens for your children and spouse, the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB), our bishop, Bishop Gregory Parkes, and I wish to bring one particular issue to your attention. It s not easy to discuss, but it s important. That issue is pornography. In November 2015, the USCCB approved a pastoral response to pornography called Create in Me a Clean Heart. The intention of writing this document was to: offer healing and hope to those who have been wounded by pornography articulate the Catholic Church s response to the pastoral crisis brought about by the production and use of pornography; and raise awareness of its pervasiveness and harms Why? Because pornography is hurting many people, including marriages and families, singles, priests and religious, and even children. It hurts the healthy process of vocational discernment for our young people. Pornography use impacts the relationships of children with their parents, husbands with their wives (and vice versa), and most importantly, our relationship with our Lord. In their formal statement, the USCCB speak directly to parents about being proactive about the issue of pornography, in the life of the home, with their children and together as a married couple, to ensure the home keeps its status as a safe haven for all. The Bishops state, The use of pornography by anyone in the home deprives the home of its role as a safe haven and has negative effects throughout a family s life and across Generations. (p.15) Thus, Bishop Parkes has asked all parishes throughout the Diocese of St. Petersburg to celebrate Safe Haven Sunday this weekend, March 3, 2019, with the theme Equipping the Family, Safeguarding Children. This awareness effort is meant to draw our attention as a community to the seriousness of the issues of pornography and to recommit ourselves to take steps to ensure our homes are safe havens for all. In the back of the church this weekend, we ll have free resources for you to assist with striving for healthy and holy marriages and families, including how to talk to your children about internet dangers. Through the intercession of the Holy Family of Nazareth, intercessors of the home, and St. Michael, I am, Sincerely,
EIGHTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME Ash Wednesday, March 6th Masses: 7 a.m., 9 a.m., 4 p.m. & 7 p.m. Lenten Weekday Mass Times: 7:00 a.m. & 9:00 a.m. Stations of the Cross: Come join us as we say the Stations of the Cross every Friday in the Church at 9:30 a.m. & 6 p.m. Lenten Guidelines: All those who are 14 and over must abstain, that is, not eat meat on all the Fridays. All adults, ages 18 to 59 must fast on Ash Wednesday and Good Friday, that is, eat only one full meal and not between meals. Fully Alive Parish Mission with Joe Farris Monday, March 18th, Tuesday, March 19th & Wednesday, 20th, at 7 p.m. Joe Farris has been speaking to Catholic audiences all over North America for the past 20 years with a consistent message of inspiration and hope. Joe has a reputation for being an eclectic blend of storyteller, comedian, and motivator. What would you look like if you were FULLY ALIVE? The "Fully Alive" Parish Mission is a three night prayer experience including preaching, group discussion, worship music, reflection, Sacraments and Adoration. We will focus on the three components we believe are most necessary for the abundant life that Jesus offers: prayer, trust, and tribe. All are invited. Bring a friend. St. Iggy s Kids Mission Ages Pre K through 5 th grade Monday, March 18th, Tuesday, March 19th & Wednesday, 20th at 6:30 p.m. in the hall. Come join us for our one of a kind Kids Mission - it s all about how Jesus Loves You!!! Even though you do wrong - Even when you don t understand - Even when you re afraid - Jesus Loves You!!! Join us for some bible adventures, praise and worship, arts-n-crafts, science, games and snacks, while your parents attend the Adult Mission. Babysitting provided for 1 year olds to 3 year olds. Sponsored by Children and Youth Faith Formation Ministry. Contact Fran at 937-4050 ext.220 /fmorin@ignatius.net or Marie at 937-4050 ext.223 / mday@ignatius.net
Page 4 Donuts in the Hall The Scouts will be offering Donuts and Coffee after the Sunday 9 a.m. Mass. Faith Formation This Sunday: 10:00 a.m. All classes meet 10:00 a.m. 1st Communion Parent Meeting in the hall 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 Class on Bishop Barron's study of the seven capital sins and the seven lively virtues continues through March 11th. Learn how to counteract those sinful patterns through a conscious focus on a specific virtue for each sin. Class are held Mondays, from 10 to 11:30 a.m. in rooms 2 & 3. Deacon John s Bible Sessions! Sessions begin Monday, March 4th in room 7 at 10 a.m. Come learn how to pray the Word of God, how to have a conversation with God. St. John reminds us that genuine love means not that we love God, but that God first loves us. Through using the Gospel of John, see how prayer is really a response to God s Presence within us and all around us and how prayer is a personal communication with God. There are small group discussions where we see how the Spirit meets us where we are and perhaps where we could be. In John s Gospel he calls us FRIENDS! (Jn15:15-17) Coffee will be served. One does not have to attend all sessions nor have been in previous Bible Sessions. Donation enrollment is $10 to cover the cost of materials. Bring your copy of a Bible or New Testament. Classes meet each Monday through June. Rite of Initiation 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 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.
Page 5 Patriotic Rosary Join in praying the Patriotic Rosary on Wednesday mornings following the 9 a.m. Mass. Comeback Catholics Been away from the Church? 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 call Terri at 727-773-5004 or make an appointment at Comeback@ignatius.net 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. Edge Youth Ministry All Middle School Youth are Invited! This Thursday we meet in the Youth House 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. Scouts Boy, Cub & Girl Scouts meet every Friday evening in the classrooms of the Life Center. Lenten Fish Fry Join us Fridays, March 8th, 15th, 22nd, & April 12th from 4-7 p.m. in the hall. Dessert & beverage included. Take Out Orders Available! Come help your Knights Of Columbus support your parish Ministries and enjoy a delicious meal! Divine Mercy Cenacle Join every second Saturday of each month at 10 a.m. in room 4. We invite ALL to join us in our faith journey. Anointing Mass Anointing of the Sick Mass will take place on Saturday, March 9 th, at 10:30 a.m. During this Mass, our priests will administer the Sacrament of the Sick to those preparing for surgery, the elderly and those with serious illness or chronic pain. Please call the Caritas office if you plan to attend or are in need of transportation. This week s Altar Flowers were donated in memory of NED JAROSZEWSKI by Anne, Suzanne & David 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.
Page 6 Lord, grant eternal rest to the souls of our dearly departed, especially for FLORENCE SMITH, MARY MUNCHALFEN HELEN MURRAY & ROBERT LEE and for all those we hold in our heart who have died, may they rest in the arms of God. Thank you to everyone who has courageously responded to the request to participate in the 2019 Pastoral Appeal. Your gift is received with great humility, thanks and gratitude by the thousands of people supported through your donation. As we embark on our new diocesan vision, let s give thanks for the Good Works being done in Jesus name throughout our diocese. APA is an opportunity to learn more about the 50+ ministries, programs, and services available throughout our diocese. If you have any questions about APA, the services it funds, or how it benefits our parish, please visit our diocesan website at https://www.dosp.org/stewardship/blog/ 2018-annual-report-released/ Discover something new about local Church outreach. If you have not yet responded, please know we want and need your participation! Every gift, every prayer and every sacrifice brings hope to someone seeking the love and mercy of Christ. St. Ignatius will send a donation statement for your Church contributions for 2018 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. Name: Address: City: Zip Envelope # 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. Early Childhood Centers Mom s 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 School A Wonderful STREAM program! Classrooms are filled with excellent, faithful teachers and staff working with our precious students. Science, Technology, Religion, Engineering, Arts & Math Now Accepting Applications for 2019-2020. Interested parents may pick up applications for enrollment in the parish office. The completed application packet must be returned to Guardian Angels for processing. Wienhusen Scholarships for Catholic Education are available for St. Ignatius Families. We 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. If your family received this Scholarship last year, you still need to apply for a scholarship for the 2019-2020 school year. Stop by the parish office for guidelines, forms and the online procedure. All registrations must be completed and received by April 1st to qualify.
Upcoming Lenten Events: 40 Hours of Adoration: Thursday, April 4th beginning at 7 a.m. continuing through Friday, April 5th at 11 p.m. Palm Sunday Masses: Saturday, April 13th at 4 p.m., & 6:30 p.m. Sunday, April 14th at 7 a.m. (please note change), 9 a.m., 11:30 and 6 p.m. Confessions: Penance Service, Monday, April 15th at 7 p.m. in the Church Extra Times- Monday, April 15th at 9:30 a.m., Tuesday, April 16th at 9:30 a.m. & 7 p.m., and Wednesday, April 17th at 9:30 a.m. & 7 p.m. Upcoming Events Around the Diocese: Page 7 Encyclical Letter LAUDATO SI of the Holy Father Francis on Care for our Common Home Looking for something meaningful and different to honor our Lenten Retreat? Anne Harman will lead an in depth study of Pope Francis encyclical letter, Laudato Si : On Care For Our Common Home. We will meet for 5 Wednesday evenings, 6:30 p.m. 8:15 p.m. during Lent, beginning on Wednesday, March 13 in the Church. We gather with prayer, song, then continue by breaking open the introduction and Chapter 1. Each evening we conclude with concrete suggestions on ways we can individually incorporate this teaching into our lives and with prayer based on the themes that evening. All are welcome. The encyclical can be located at the Vatican Web site at http://w2.vatican.va/content/francesco/ en/encyclicals/documents/papa-francesco_20150524_enciclica-laudato-si.html If you cannot put this event into your schedule, there are still ways to honor this important teaching during Lent. Consider some of the following: Intentionally use 20% less electricity this Lent. Fast from disposable, one time use plastic such as plastic utensils, cups and straws. Research recycling options through your garbage company and begin taking recycling seriously. Watch the Netflix Movie, Chasing Coral. This movie invites us to learn more about the ocean ecosystem and our dying coral reefs. The first examples mentioned are off the coast of Florida. Look back next week for more suggestions. Matthew Kelly at Our Lady of Lourdes in Dunedin on March 23 rd Are you searching for a deeper sense of purpose? With his signature combination of the profound and the practical and witty sense of humor Matthew Kelly will introduce you to new habits that will re-energize every area of your life, and inspire you to start living with passion and purpose. This event features live music from singer and songwriter Eliot Morris and includes a free bag of Dynamic Catholic resources for every attendee. Tickets are $39 and can be purchased at Dynamic Catholic.com/events/passion-and-purpose or by calling (859) 980-7900. Catholic Days at the Capitol: Make the Trip and Make a Difference! March 26-27 (returning March 28). Here is your opportunity to put into action our faith's call to political responsibility and strengthen the presence of our Catholic values in the public square. Join in with Bishop Parkes! Legislative briefing, office visits with elected officials, Red Mass and more. Must RSVP by March 12th. Visit https://www.dosp.org/life/upcoming-events/ or contact Sabrina at sab@dosp.org; 727-344-1611.
Page 8 Invest Today! Our FUTURE and PRESENT depend on it! The teens of St. Ignatius are embarking on journeys (Life Teen Leadership Conference, Steubenville Youth Conference, and Hidden Lake 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. 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. Don t think twice. Prayerfully consider this simple way of being a part of the youth of St. Ignatius. To purchase stock: Fill out request form and payment. Place in an envelope marked St. Ignatius Youth Stock and put in the collection basket, bring it to the parish office or give to the teen 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 Samantha Trapp at 727-772-3754. If you prefer, mail form to: St. Ignatius 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 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! Book of the week Lenten Healing 40 Days to Set You Free from Sin by Ken Kniepmann
DATE MASS INTENTIONS EVENTS Saturday, March 2 Sunday, March 3 Eighth Sunday in Ordinary Time Sirach 27:4-7 1 Corinthians 15:54-58 Luke 6:39-45 Monday, March 4 St. Casimir Sirach 17:20-24 Mark 10:17-27 \ 4:00 p.m. Special Intentions of the St. Ignatius Women s Council 6:30 p.m. + For the Deceased Members of The Plotniak & Szmid Family 7:30 a.m. + Alfred Doherty 9:00 a.m. For the People of Our Parish 11:30 a.m. + Joseph Parziale 6:00 p.m. + Jeannette DeBello 7:30 a.m. + Helen Benson 9:00 a.m.. + Frieda Schubert 8:30 a.m. - 11:00 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 Parent Mtg in hall 1:00 p.m. Lector Training in the Church 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 10:00 am. Deacon John s class in room 7 6:30 p.m. Boy & Cub Scout Leaders in rm7-10 7:00 p.m. RCIA in Evangelization Office Tuesday, March 5 Sirach 35:1-12 Mark 10:28-31 Wednesday, March 6 ASH WEDNESDAY Joel 2:12-18 2 Corinthians 5:20-6-2 Matthew 6:1-18 Thursday, March 7 Sts. Perpetua & Felicity Deuteronomy 30:15-20 Luke 9:22-25 Friday, March 8 St. John of God Isaiah 58:1-9 Matthew 9:14-15 Saturday, March 9 St. Frances of Rome Isaiah 58:9-14 Luke 5:27-32 Saturday, March 9 Sunday, March 10 First Sunday of Lent Deuteronomy 26:4-10 Romans 10:8-13 Luke 4:1-13 7:30 a.m. For Vocations to the Priesthood & Religious Life 9:00 a.m. + August Picariello 10:30 a.m. + Constant Carotenuto Early Mass Time Change on Weekdays Begins 7:00 a.m. + Gloria Galante 9:00 a.m. + James Beardsley 4:00 p.m. + Deceased Members of Tronio Family 7:00 p.m. For the People of Our Parish 7:00 a.m. + Thomas Sakal 9:00 a.m. + Mona Rose Rodden 7:00 a.m. + Karl Flammer 9:00 a.m. + Tim Kobasic 9:00 a.m. + Karen Clark 4:00 p.m. + Henry Pellegrino 6:30 p.m. For An End to Abortions (Please note Daylight Savings Time Begins) 7:30 a.m. + Philomena Ann Smith 9:00 a.m. For the People of Our Parish 11:30 a.m. + Louis James Arico 6:00 p.m. + Jeff Appel 9:45 a.m. - 12 p.m. Bethany Book Store Open 6:30 p.m. 6th & 7th & 8th Grade Classes 6:00 a.m. Brothers in Christ in hall 9:30 a.m. Patriotic Rosary in Church 9:30 a.m. Mom s Morning Out room 8 6:30 p.m. 6th & 7th & 8th Grade Classes 7:00 p.m. Adult Confirmation - Evang. Office 7:00 p.m. Comeback Catholics-Center s Office Parish Offices Close at Noon 9:30 a.m. Mom s Morning Out room 8 10:30 a.m. Deacon Sam s Class in rooms 2,3 6:00 p.m. Edge in the Hall 6:30 p.m. Deacon Sam s Class in room 9 7:00 p.m. Adult Choir Rehearsal in Church 7:00 p.m. Parish Fr. Offices Kevin s Closed Class in rooms 2, 3 9:30 a.m. Stations of the Cross in the Church 9:30 a.m. ECC Timeless Tales in hall 4:00 p.m. Lenten Fish Fry in the hall 6:00 p.m. Stations of the Cross at the Church 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 rooms 7-12 10:00 a.m. Divine Mercy Cenacle in room 4 10:30 a.m. Anointing of the Sick Mass in the Church Food Pantry Drive this Weekend 8:30 a.m. - 11:00 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. Faith Centers in the hall 4:00 p.m. Confirmation Sessions 7:30 p.m. Life Night after Mass in the hall