The Roman Catholic Church of Saint Ignatius of Antioch December 17, 2017 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..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. 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 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
Page 2 December 17, 2017 Rejoice! We Have Been Found! Negative! Negative! Negative! The kids are doing this. The seniors are doing that. This is what is going on in our world, and it is wrong. This is why our country is going to hell in a handbag. And Catholics are joining in, or not doing enough about it. Negative! Negative! Negative! You really told them, Father. That was a great sermon. It s about time someone said that about those people. And so people are entertained at Mass as they hear about other people s failing. The priest s words are followed with applause. Way to stick it to them, Father. This is not what the Church should be about. The direction of negativity is on a mean road, an unkind road, of arrogance. Where is the joy of Jesus Christ in all this negativity? Pope Francis tried to change the tone of the preaching in the Church when he issued the apostolic exhortation The Gospel of Joy. The Pope s exhortation took the world by storm. It committed the Church to reassess its methods and goals. He called us to communicate the joy of the Gospel to the world. He told us that the main concern of the Church must be to bring the joy of Jesus Christ to the entire world. For too long our Church has been associated with expounding the same moral topics over and over again. Many Bishops, Priests and Deacons have reduced the vast richness of our faith to our positions on topics such as abortion and gay marriage. As a result, instead of being encouraged to bring the joy of the Gospel to the world, people are confronted, even harangued with these topics, sometimes as often as once a month. Sometimes every week. How are people to experience and communicate the joy of the Gospel when all they hear from the pulpit are negatives? Pope Francis was not telling us to back down from Church teaching. He simply told us to stop pounding our positions into the people. This Sunday is Gaudete Sunday, Rejoice Sunday. Brothers and sisters, St. Paul says in the second reading, Rejoice always. Pray without ceasing. In all circumstances give thanks, for this is the will of God for you in Christ Jesus...May the God of peace make you perfectly holy and may you entirely, spirit, soul, and body, be preserved blameless for the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ. The one who calls you is faithful, and He will also accomplish it. Rejoice, this Sunday tells us. The Rose vestments remind us that this is a time of great expectations. We have every reason to be full of joy. Rejoice, Christmas is almost here. Rejoice, not so much that we have found Christ, but rejoice that He has found us. There are certainly times that each of us feels lost. There are times that we feel alone. But we are not lost. He has found us. We are not alone. He is with us. With Jesus in our lives, the crises we face become challenges, but not devastating events. A loved one becomes sick, or even dies. We become sick and receive the diagnosis that our condition is terminal. A marriage falls apart. A job is lost. A friend is lost. Whatever the crisis, we know that the final result will be union with God. Jesus is with us always, particularly in the worst of our times. Rejoice in the Lord. Seventeen years ago, our beautiful late Holy Father, Pope St. John Paul II, told the youth of the world to be attuned to the presence of Christ in their inmost desires. His words were meant for all of us:
Third Sunday Of Advent It is Jesus that you seek when you dream of happiness. He is waiting for you when nothing else ever satisfies you. He is the beauty to which you are so attracted. It is He who provokes you with that thirst for fullness that will not let you settle for compromise. It is He that urges you to shed the masks of a false life. It is He who reads in your hearts your most genuine choices, the choices that others try to stifle. It is Jesus who stirs up in you the desire to do something great with your lives, the will to follow an ideal, the refusal to allow yourselves to be grounded down by mediocrity, the courage to commit yourselves humbly and patiently to improving yourselves and society, making the world more human and more fraternal. Jesus is there. He has found us. Now, the whole focus of our lives has changed. With Jesus in our lives, we are mature adults, living in His Love. Rejoice in the Lord. The spirit of the Lord GOD is upon me, because the LORD has anointed me; He has sent me to bring glad tidings to the poor, to heal the brokenhearted, to proclaim liberty to the captives and release to the prisoners, to announce a year of favor from the LORD and a day of vindication by our God. These words of our first reading, from the third section of the Book of the Prophet Isaiah were read by Jesus Himself in the Synagogue of Nazareth in what we can call His first sermon. As Christian to the heart of our being, we also proclaim these words. We are anointed by God. We are baptized. And we are sent. We are sent to bring joy to the world. We are to bring glad tidings to the poor, news that God knows their plight and will care for them through His people here on earth, the Church. We are to tell the heart broken that God hears their cries. If they are mourning the loss of a loved one, they need to hear that the Lord has conquered death and that those who have let Him into their lives will live with Him forever. If their hearts are broken by events beyond their control, the loss of a job, the loss of a marriage, or any series of events that make them feel abandoned by the world, alone in society, they need to know that Jesus is the Mender of Broken Hearts. If they are held captive by others, or perhaps by their own addictions, they need to know that Jesus provides freedom and liberty. They do not have to spend the rest of their lives as victims of society. With Jesus they can be victors, not victims. It is up to us to lead people to the victory of Jesus Christ. We do this by sharing our joy with them. I rejoice heartily in the LORD, in my God is the joy of my soul. I was lost, but now I am found. We were all lost, but He found us. His Grace is Amazing. How can we be anything other than positive? Rejoice! Yours in Christ, Calling all Photographers! Wanted: Christmas pictures of our Church and/or Altar. We are looking for photographs of our Church decorated this year for next year s parish Christmas Card. This year s Shepherd Boy was submitted by Jamla Krimmel. Please email photo attachments to kcreamer@ignatius.net Please include name of photographer and a contact number/email.
Page 4 Sunday Faith Formation This Sunday: 10:00 a.m. Faith Formation classes with a Christmas Celebration in the hall This Tuesday & Wednesday: 6:30 p.m. All classes meet in classrooms EVENTS THIS WEEK Caritas Ministry FLOWERS... to be distributed this week at Florida Hospital North Pinellas by Caritas volunteers were donated by Bernie & Ralph Blaha, in loving memory of Bernie s parents, Irene & Joseph Wesol, wishing them a Happy Anniversary in heaven. Jesus of Nazareth : The Infancy Narratives Join Seminarian Drew for the last of his Advent Series on Pope Benedict XVI s book. December 18th at 7 p.m. in rooms 2 & 3. This week s topic is: The Wise Men from the East and the Flight into Egypt St. Ignatius Advent Giving Tree Helping those in need at Christmas time. Each week of Advent, we collect unwrapped gifts for a specific organization. Please place these under the tree decorated by our Childhood Center in the Church s front entrance. This week, the Third Sunday of Advent: (December 17) - St. Ignatius Food Pantry. Non Perishable Foods like canned meats, fruit, vegetables, beans, cereal, coffee, tea, rice, macaroni, instant potatoes, spaghetti sauce, peanut butter & jelly. Financial donations welcome. Next Week, the Fourth Sunday of Advent: (Dec. 24) - Our Pregnancy Center. Constant need of new or like new baby clothes, especially sizes 12-24 months, diapers sizes 3 6, wipes, pull ups, new bottles, pacifiers, bibs, socks, washcloths, receiving blankets for layettes, crib sheets, baby wash, and toiletries such as combs, brushes and nail clippers.
Page 5 ADVENT & CHRISTMAS SCHEDULE Sacrament of Penance Dec. 19 Tuesday: 9:30 a.m. & 7:00 p.m. Penance Service Dec. 20 Wednesday: 9:30 a.m. & 7:00 p.m. Dec. 21 Thursday: 9:30 a.m. & 7:00 p.m. THE CELEBRATION OF THE NATIVITY OF THE LORD Christmas Masses Dec. 24 Sunday: Dec. 25 Monday: 4:00 p.m. St. Ignatius Adult Music Ministry in Church 4:00 p.m. Fr. John LaTondress Chapel and Life Center 6:30 p.m. Children s Focus 12:00 a.m. Midnight Mass 7:30 a.m., 9:00 a.m., & 11:30 a.m. FEAST OF THE HOLY FAMILY Dec. 30 Saturday: Dec. 31 Sunday: 4:00 p.m. & 6:30 p.m. 7:30 a.m., 9:00 a.m., & 11:30 a.m. 4:00 p.m. Spanish Mass & 6:00 p.m. Life Teen Mass THE SOLEMNITY OF MARY is not a Holy Day of Obligation this year. All are invited to attend the 7:30 a.m. or 9 a.m. Mass on Monday, January 1st.
Page 6 Rosary Makers Join in Monday mornings from 9:30 a.m. - noon in the hall. All are Welcome. Adult Initiation If you're interested in becoming Catholic, in receiving any Sacraments you haven't received, in learning more about the Catholic faith, or if you know somebody who is, 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. All are welcome! Please contact Joshua Strope with any questions at jstrope@ignatius.net or 937-4050 ext. 224. Brothers in Christ All men of the parish are invited. Our group meets this Wednesday at 6 a.m. in the hall. Coffee & Donuts are served. For more info contact Geoff at 813-728-2082. Choir Rehearsals Wednesday: 5:00 p.m. Children s Choir Thursday: 7:00 p.m. Adult Choir 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 Deacon John s office in the Life Center. PARISH NEWS WORD IN ACTION THE BOOK OF REVELATION: THE KINGDOM YET TO COME The Word In Action Course this Spring will study the Book of Revelation, The Kingdom Yet to Come. The program is from Ascension Press and features a video presentation given by Jeff Cavins. A Student Study Guide Book will be required that aides the student in the study of this interesting course. The program will be 10 weeks long and will begin on January 11 th and conclude on March 15th. The Book of Revelation has been a mystery for most Christians since it was brought into the Bible Canon back in the fourth Century. We have heard many interpretations of its contents, most of which have been misleading and confusing. If you would like to get a true Catholic interpretation of this last book of the Bible, come join us this January for an in-depth study and understanding of this book. Classes begin on Thursday Morning, January 11th from 10:15 to 11:45 a.m. Thursday evening classes begin on January 11th from 7:00 to 8:30 p.m. The same material will be covered in both the morning and evening sessions. The student is free to attend one or both of these sessions. All classes will be held in classrooms 2 and 3. Registration is required for all prospective students. The cost for the Student Study Guide will be $24. Checks should be made out to St. Ignatius of Antioch Church. New students are welcomed. Contact Deacon Sam at the Parish Office for registration information, if needed. Registration Form Name: Date: Telephone Number: Student Materials: $24. Cash Check Please make checks payable to St. Ignatius of Antioch Forms may be left at the Office
PARISH NEWS Page 7 Bethany Book Shoppe Gifts and More Sundays 8:30 a.m. 11 a.m. Tuesdays 9:30 a.m. 11:30 a.m. Next to Fr. John LaTondress Chapel Pavers!!! Once again, we will be taking orders for pavers for outside the Church s main entrance. Our pavers can commemorate a special family event, a Sacrament milestone, someone s military service, children and/or grandchildren s names and birthdates, to honor a loved one living or deceased, or quote a favorite Scripture verse. Order forms are located on the courtesy desk or forms can be downloaded from the link provided on our parish website. Men s Only Morning Florida Hospital presents: Men s Only Morning Saturday, January 27th 8:30 a.m. 12:30 p.m. in our hall. Open to Men of All Ages! Valuable health and educational information, free screenings, resources, light lunch and raffle. Space is limited and reservations required so call 727-943-3600 today! Hosted by The Knights of Columbus St. Ignatius Council #7621, St. Luke Council #12196 & St. Vincent De Paul Council # 6476 Congratulations to the Winners of our Knights of Columbus 2017 Fall 50/50 Raffle: First Prize: Jean DeFrain Second Prize: Katherine Creamer Third Prize: Victor Scarlata St. Ignatius will send you a donation statement for your contributions for the year 2017 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 # Save these January Dates! Friday, January 5th 9:30 a.m. Eucharistic Adoration Saturday, January 6th 2:30 p.m. Tech Social Saturday, January 13th 9:00 a.m. Cub Scout Derby Saturday, January 13th 10:00 a.m. Divine Mercy Cenacle Sunday, January 14th 8:00 a.m. Breakfast in the hall Thursday, January 18th 11:30 a.m. Women s Council Luncheon Saturday, January 20th 9:00 a.m. Roe Vs. Wade Mass Saturday, January 20th 10:00 a.m. First Communion s Penance Service in Church Saturday, January 20th 2:30 p.m. Tech Social Saturday, January 20th 6:00 p.m. Guardian Angels Father/Daughter Dance
Page 8 SCHOOL NEWS Mother s Morning Out St. Ignatius of Antioch Early Childhood Center, located here on our campus, 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. Our 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. Mother s Morning Out resumes January 4th. Our Early Childhood Center provides Mother s Morning Out on Wednesdays & Thursdays in room 8 from 9:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. of the Life Center. $10 per visit or 6 for $50 for ages 1 and walking to age 36 months. Questions? Contact the Early Childhood Center at 937-5427. Artists at Work in the Early Childhood Center Guardian Angels School Join us for an Open House and Take a Tour! Discover why Guardian Angels Catholic School is the best decision for your family. Sunday, 12/17 from 9:30 a.m. - 1 p.m. and 3:30 5 p.m. Monday, 12/18 from 8 a.m. - 6 p.m. Thursday, 1/4 from 8 a.m. - 6 p.m. Save your Box Top Labels Please place your box tops on the courtesy desk in the back of the Church. Thank you!
DATE MASS INTENTIONS EVENTS Saturday, December 16 4:00 p.m. + John Scott 6:30 p.m. + Tillie Surdu Sunday, December 17 Third Sunday of Advent Isaiah: 61:1-11 1 Thessalonians 5:16-24 John 1:6-28 Monday, December 18 Jeremiah 23:5-8 Matthew 1:18-25 Tuesday, December 19 Judges 13:2-25 Luke 1:5-25 Wednesday, December 20 Isiah 7:10-14 Luke 1:26-38 Thursday, December 21 St. Peter Canisius Songs 2:8-14 Luke 1:39-45 Friday, December 22 1 Samuel 1:24-28 Luke 1:46-56 7:30 a.m. + Evan Johns 9:00 a.m.. For the People of Our Parish 11:30 a.m. + Salvatore & Loretta Gruppuso 4:00 p.m. For the Spanish Speaking of Our Parish 6:00 p.m. + Carlos Murillo & Carmen Arias 7:30 a.m. + Lawrence O Neill 9:00 a.m. + John Patrick Monahan 7:30 a.m. + Jane Fagan 9:00 a.m. + Barbara Zanato 10:30 a.m. + Matthew Kowalchuk 7:30 a.m. Vocations to Priesthood & Religious Life 9:00 a.m. + Sally Tierney 7:30 a.m. + Officer Charles Kondek 9:00 a.m. + William Patrick McHugh 7:30 a.m. + Robert Bussell 9:00 a.m. + Albert Iacobucci 10:00 a.m. Faith Formation in classrooms & Christmas Celebration in the hall 9:30 a.m. Rosary Makers in the hall 7:00 p.m. Infancy Narratives in rooms 2,3,4 7:00 p.m. RCIA in Evang. office, hall, Chapel 9:30 a.m. Confessions in the Church 6:30 p.m. Faith Formation Classes 7:00 p.m. Penance Service in the Church 6:00 a.m. Brothers in Christ in the hall 9:30 a.m. Confessions in the Church 5:00 p.m. Children s Choir in Church 6:30 p.m. Faith Formation Classes 7:00 p.m. Confessions in the Church 7:00 p.m. Inactive Catholics in Dcn John s Office 9:30 a.m. Confessions in the Church 10:00 a.m. Early Childhood Center s Christmas Program in the hall Parish Parish Offices Offices Close Closed at Noon at noon 7:00 p.m. Adult Choir in the Church 7:00 p.m. Confessions in the Church Parish Offices Closed Parish Offices Closed Saturday, December 23 St. John of Kanty Malachi 3:1-24 Luke 1:57-66 Saturday, December 23 Sunday, December 24 Fourth Sunday of Advent 2 Samuel 7:1-16 Romans 16:25-27 Luke 1:26-38 Monday, December 25 THE NATIVITY OF THE LORD 9:00 a.m. + George & Brigid McKenna 4:00 p.m. + Charles Wech 6:30 p.m. + Godfrey Jardine 7:30 a.m. + Andrew Flanagan 9:00 a.m.. For the People of Our Parish 11:30 a.m. + Victor Iwanicki Christmas Vigil Masses 4:00 p.m. For the People of Our Parish 6:30 p.m. For the People of Our Parish Christmas Masses 12:00 a.m. For the People of Our Parish 7:30 a.m. For the People of Our Parish 9:00 a.m. For the People of Our Parish 11:30 a.m. For the People of Our Parish No Spanish Mass or Life Teen Mass on Sunday HAVE A BLESSED CHRISTMAS! Parish Offices Closed