Saint Ignatius of Antioch

The Roman Catholic Church of Saint Ignatius of Antioch April 22, 2018 Fourth Sunday of Easter 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 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 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 Jesus cares. He is the Good Shepherd. He values each of us. He died for each of us. His care for us gives us value: we are important to the Eternal Son of God. 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 April 22, 2018 Good Shepherds The Ainsley family of Iowa received exciting news. They knew that they had distant relatives in Scotland, and once went over to visit them, but they didn t realize what an impact this visit had on one of these people. While they were in Scotland, they met an elderly relative, Uncle MacAllistair. They spent quite a bit of time with him talking about their active Catholic Parish in Iowa. Uncle MacAllistar had mentioned that his part of the family had remained Catholic despite the persecutions of the sixteens and seventeenth centuries, He also said that it would be wonderful if they could move back to Scotland to strengthen the faith there. The Ainsleys went back home to Iowa. About five years later, the Ainsley s received notice that Uncle MacAllistair had passed away. Three months after this, the Ainsleys learned that he had left them all his property. Among his other holdings, Uncle MacAllistar had a wool business that turned a little profit every year. The Ainsleys decided to go to Scotland to investigate whether they should continue the business. Upon arriving they found a farm with a flock of 400 sheep grazing on the hills. This all seemed wonderful until they began going over the business ledgers. They learned that five years earlier, there had been a thousand sheep. So they asked the business manager about this, and he said that a lot of people had moved and it's hard to find good help. "But why have the number of sheep gone down? the Ainsleys asked. "Well, the manager said, there was a flood one year, another year we had trouble with thieves, but basically speaking, there aren't a whole lot of people willing to go into the hills and risk health and life for the animals." Good shepherds are hard to find. A good shepherd has to recognize the value of the sheep. A good shepherd has to be willing to take risks to protect the sheep. A good shepherd has to care. A long time ago I used to teach in a high school. I taught math and science and, of course, religion. I also coached cross country and track. It was fun. I had a lot of good experiences in the classroom and at the meets. But I also had the horrible experience of coming upon teachers who did little to nothing for their students. I remember one history teacher who would have a Teen read from the textbook every day. On test day he would circulate a test prepared by the textbook manufacturer. During his classes the kids would fool around, their noise often drowned the reader. The teacher would just sit there. He knew many would fail the test. Big deal. He didn't care. My guess is that some of you have come upon parents who behave in a similar way regarding their children. They let their high school kids stay out late, even on school nights. They claim that they don t have the energy to be bothered with a fight. If their Teen gets in trouble, that's his or her problem. As parents, they just don't care. I remember a Teen from one of these families crying out, Why don t my parents love me? I think all of us have come upon similar sad situations.

Fourth Sunday of Easter And we probably have also come upon people in our work or careers who behave the same way. It is one thing when a person is learning how to do a task, or if a person is overwhelmed with work. We can understand that. But all of us have a difficult time understanding people who don t do their jobs simply because they don t care. I am embarrassed to tell you, that I have even come upon priests who behave in this way. Along with shirking their responsibility, the uncaring teacher, parent and priest also communicate a terrible negativity to those entrusted to their care. They tell them that they have little value. They are not worth being concerned over. That is not how the Lord treats us. Jesus cares. He is the Good Shepherd. He values each of us. He goes whatever extra distance each of us needs to bring us back into His flock. He died for all of us. He died for each of us. His care for us gives us value: we are important to the Eternal Son of God. The Lord calls us to give value to His people by caring for them. St. Damien of Molokai wrote about a leper who was given a blanket someone had sent in answer to one of Damien s appeals for help. The man held the blanket close to himself and cried. He asked Fr. Damien if he could be buried with it. You see, to this man, this wasn t just a blanket. It was proof that there were people in the world who cared for him. I was thinking about the congregation of sisters that St. Teresa of Calcutta, Mother Teresa, founded. The poorest of the poor whom the Missionaries of Charity care for, die with the dignity which is the right of every human being. They received this dignity because the good sisters care. We have got to continue the mission of the Good Shepherd. We have got to care for others. We can't close our eyes to someone who needs help. We have to empower them to stand on their own two feet, but no matter what their situation, no matter what hard words or feelings may have been expressed, we can never cut them off from our care. This particularly applies to the members of our family. It is so sad to hear about people who exclude members of their family from their love. But he did this, she did that, Father, they may protest. Yes, and that was horrible. But he or she has a right to dignity. He or she needs us to care about them and for them. God formed us into His children. Now we must bring the love of our Father to all, just as Jesus did. We have to care. Then we can be good shepherds. Yours in Christ, This Sunday: 10:00 a.m. All classes meet 10:15 a.m. Family & Faith Centers in the hall This Tuesday & Wednesday: 6:30 p.m. All classes meet with parent meeting in c2,3

Page 4 Donuts in the hall The Scouts will be offering Donuts and Coffee after the Sunday 9 a.m. Mass. 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. 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. Edge Youth Ministry Edge will meet this Friday in the Youth house at 7 p.m. Comeback Catholics (Formerly Inactive Catholics) Been away from the Church? Want to update your spiritual journey? Come join us - You are welcome here! First Wednesdays of the month at 7 p.m in Deacon John Edgerton s Office or by appointment at Comeback @ Ignatius.net UPCOMING EVENTS First Friday Adoration LOVING JESUS IN THE EUCHARIST WITH THE HEART OF MARY On Sunday May 6 th, our Bishop, Gregory Parkes, will formally dedicate the diocese of St. Petersburg; all the parishes, all the people, to the Immaculate Heart of our Blessed Mother, Mary. May is the month in which we honor all mothers. It was Jesus, hanging on the Cross who gave us His Mother to be our Mother as He said to the young Apostle John, Behold your Mother. No one wants to see our Risen Lord more loved in the Eucharist than our Mother Mary. No one has seen Him more unloved and rejected than Mary when she stood at the foot of the Cross. When we pray the Rosary in front of Jesus in the Blessed Sacrament, we love Jesus with the heart of Mary. The fifteen mysteries of the Rosary are related to and centered to the one central mystery of our Faith, the Holy Eucharist. We are able to reflect on all those human events, joyful and sorrowful and glorious that Jesus lived from His becoming human like us so we could become divine like He is, as the eternal Son of the eternal Father. From the Incarnation to Calvary to His Resurrection we are called to walk in His footsteps though never fully understanding God s incredible love for each one of us. Mary did not understand fully what was being asked of her but her reply should be ours; Let it happened to me according to your Word. May the same Spirit which overshadowed Mary continue to over shadow us from our Baptism of Adoption to the hope of our own Resurrection to a new life which we encounter in the Eucharist. In hope we look forward to that day we see our divine and human Lord, face to face. First Friday, May 4 th we have Exposition of the Sacred Host for Adoration from 9:30 a.m. closing with Benediction at 9 p.m. Please sign the Adoration Commitment Book in the front of the Church before your leave Mass the last two Sundays of April. What a wonderful way to prepare to consecrate ourselves to Mother Mary who knows best the heart of Jesus which beats for us and in us who walk in His grace.

UPCOMING EVENTS Page 5 You are Invited to Respect Life Ministry s Year End Gathering Thursday, April 26 6:00 pm Mass (chapel), Dinner and Speaker Holocaust Then Holocaust Now But God is in Control Sol Penchon has been President and CEO of New Life Solutions since 1999. Sol is a Greek Jew, born in Thessalonica, Greece, who immigrated to America in 1951 and accepted Christ in 1981. He and his wife Terri have a blended family, five grown children, thirteen grandchildren and two great grandchildren. Before joining the Ministry, Sol was a Christian Psychotherapist, having spent five years in private practice. He also worked three years in a psychiatric hospital setting for Rapha, a Christian inpatient program. He has a BA degree in Psychology from the University of South Florida and received his Masters degree in Counseling from Liberty University. As a Jewish-Christian whose parents were holocaust survivors, Sol feels it a privilege and his destiny to work in the holocaust of abortion in the Pregnancy Center Movement. Please RSVP - Call or email asap Jo Morea jomamax1941@gmail.com 727-771-1835 Save the Date - Pilgrimage to Holy Land Anne Harman will be leading the Adult Choir in an 11 day pilgrimage to the Holy Land from December 29, 2018 January 8, 2019. We begin our pilgrimage participating in the Eucharistic Procession at the Church of the Annunciation in Nazareth on New Year s Eve. We conclude the pilgrimage with a visit to Bethlehem on the Feast of Epiphany. If you are interested in joining us contact Anne Harman at 937-4050 ext. 206. The Adult Choir will present a concert of Sacred Choral Music Thursday, May 31 7:30 p.m. This will be a fundraiser for our upcoming trip to the Holy Land.

Page 6 SAVE THE DATES Come Make a Big Splash this June! Vacation Bible School. June 18th 22nd 9:00 a.m. 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 Three Significant Celebrations for the Diocese of St. Petersburg s 50th Anniversary Sunday, May 6, 2018, 3 p.m. Consecration to the Immaculate Heart of Mary All are invited to the Cathedral of St. Jude the Apostle (5815 5th Ave N, St. Petersburg) to join Bishop Gregory Parkes for a Holy Hour as he consecrates the Diocese of St. Petersburg to the Immaculate Heart of Mary. If you cannot attend in person, we encourage individuals and families to watch the live stream at home. Saturday, June 16, 2018, 11 a.m., Anniversary Mass Bishop Parkes will celebrate Mass at St. Jude the Apostle Cathedral to commemorate the establishment of the Diocese. (This will be a ticketed event.) Saturday, October 27, 2018, 10 a.m. 6 p.m. Family Faith Fest Bishop Parkes invites everyone to a faith and music festival commemorating the 50th anniversary of the Diocese of St. Petersburg. This free event will be held at the beautiful Al Lopez Park of Tampa. Festival will also include games and activities for children, fun, food, music, entertainment, Eucharistic Adoration, Confessions, and the celebration of the Eucharist as a community in a special way with Bishop Gregory Parkes as principal celebrant. Al Lopez Park is located on 132 acres of a natural preserve with plenty of trees, Florida wildlife, open green spaces, playgrounds, walking trails and two scenic ponds. It is centrally located between the major metropolitan areas of the Diocese with easy access to major highways.

PARISH NEWS Page 7 Congratulations Deacon Anthony Astrab! Deacon Anthony was ordained on April 14th at St. Joan of Arc parish near St. Vincent de Paul Seminary. We are all looking forward to his priestly ordination in May, 2019. Deacon Anthony will be here to preach at the 7:30 a.m. & 11:30 a.m. Sunday Masses, next week on April 29th. If you're interested Upper in becoming Pinellas Catholic, you are invited to our Rite of Christian Pregnancy Initiation of Center s Adults. Come learn more about Mother s our beautiful Day faith. Join us Monday evenings at 7 p.m. in Office of Evangelization in Collection the Life Center. May 12 th & 13 th This Mother s Day, show your support for women who have chosen life and motherhood. Our needs include baby care products such as baby shampoo, body wash, baby lotion and oil, bottles & nipples, pacifiers, hats, socks, wash cloths and towels, sleepers, receiving blankets, infant toys, and misc. items for layettes. We are always in need of diapers, especially size 4, 5 and 6. Please place new items in the pack n play at the Church Entrance. Annual Tampa Bay Blue Mass for First Responders Wednesday, May 2nd at 1:30 p.m., At St. Timothy s Catholic Church in Lutz Bishop Gregory Parkes, will celebrate a Mass honoring and praying for the well being of all Public Safety First Responders; including members of law enforcement, as well as Fire and Emergency Medical Personnel. Event is open to everyone regardless of religious denomination. The children/students choir of Mother Teresa of Calcutta School will sing in remembrance of all children and students affected by recent tragedies across the States. For more information contact: Major Ciro M. Dominguez, Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office(813) 247-0200 Come say Farwell to Fr. Vijay & Fr. Brian on April 29th at 10:15 a.m. in the hall. As of July 1st they begin their new assignments. Hosted by Faith Formation

YOUTH NEWS Page 8 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. Mother 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 for ages 1 and walking to age 36 months. Questions? Contact the Early Childhood Center at 937-5427. Solving the Puzzle in the Green Room Baby Signing Time First & Last Wednesday of each month from 10:00-11:00 a.m. Please join us for this brand new free class at Guardian Angels for infants through toddlers. Sign language has three types of benefits: Practical: less fussing and more fun Emotional: creates a closer parental bond Cognitive: boosts brain development It will be followed by play time & snack. 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 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. For more information or questions contact Bart Kovacic at 727-251-2476 or Jennifer McIlveen at 727-492-8652. Make Checks Payable to St. Ignatius Catholic Church. Name: Phone: Adress: City Zip: Email: Number of Shares: Name of Youth or "any" you would like to sponsor

DATE MASS INTENTIONS EVENTS Saturday, April 21 4:00 p.m. + Dominik Horak 6:30 p.m. + Jennifer Newman April Food Pantry Drive Sunday, April 22 Fourth Sunday of Easter Acts 4:8-12 1 John 3:1-2 John 10:11-18 7:30 a.m. + James & Katherine Hagen 9:00 a.m. For the People of Our Parish 11:30 a.m. + Manuel & Sofia Badilla 4:00 p.m. For Spanish Speaking of Our Parish 6:00 p.m. + Ryan Brown 9:00 a.m. Donuts in the hall 10:00 a.m. Faith Formation in classrooms 10:00 a.m. Family & Faith Centers in hall 1:00 p.m. 33 Days to Glory c2,3 7:30 p.m. Life Night after Mass Monday, April 23 St. George Acts 11:1-18 John 10:1-10 Tuesday, April 24 St. Fidelis Acts 11:19-26 John 10:22-30 Wednesday, April 25 St. Mark 1 Peter 5:5-14 Mark 16:15-20 Thursday, April 26 Acts 13:13-25 John 13:16-20 Friday, April 27 Acts 13:26-33 John 14:1-6 Saturday, April 28 St. Peter Chanel Acts 13:44-52 John 14:7-14 7:30 a.m. + Kathleen DeMatteo 9:00 a.m. + Sylvia Whitney 7:30 a.m. + Gail Trinkwon 9:00 a.m. + Victor Rosamilia 10:30 a.m. + Gerald Mulligan 7:30 a.m. + For Vocations to the Priesthood & Religious Life 9:00 a.m. + Emily Goldsworthy 7:30 a.m. + Denise Ciappetta 9:00 a.m. + Laurie Hammond 7:30 a.m. + Mary Ann Fitzgerald 9:00 a.m. + Glenn Loef 9:00 a.m. + Angele Lescot, Camille & Solange Bazile 9:30 a.m. Crafts & Rosary Makers in hall 6:30 p.m. Faith Formation Classes 6:30 p.m. Parent Meeting in rooms 2,3 6:00 a.m. Brothers in Christ in the hall 9:30 a.m. Mother s Morning Out c8 5:00 p.m. Children s Choir in Church 6:30 p.m. Faith Formation Classes 6:30 p.m. Parent Meeting in rooms 2,3 7:00 p.m. Inactive Catholics in Deacon John s Office 9:30 a.m. Mother s Morning Out c8 11:00 Parish a.m. Offices Respect Close Life s at Noon End of Year Celebration with Sol Penchon in the hall & Chapel 7:00 p.m. Adult Choir in the Church 6:00 p.m. Girl Scouts Troop 1142 c7 7:00 p.m. Parish Offices Girl Scouts Closed Troop 1124 c6 7:00 p.m. Boy Scouts c2,3,4 7:00 p.m. Cub Scouts c8-12 7:00 p.m. Cub Pack Meeting in the hall 7:00 p.m. Edge in the Youth House 9:00 a.m. Cub Scout Derby in the hall 9:00 a.m. Polish School c7-12 Saturday, April 28 4:00 p.m. + Paul Didas 6:30 p.m. + Vu Thi Mun Sunday, April 29 Fifth Sunday of Easter Acts 9:26-31 1 John 3:18-24 John 15:1-8 7:30 a.m. + Joseph Santora 9:00 a.m. For the People of Our Parish 11:30 a.m. + Theresa Schill 4:00 p.m. For Spanish Speaking of Our Parish 6:00 p.m. + Dorothy Barrett 10:00 a.m. Faith Formation in classrooms 10:00 a.m. Family Celebration in the hall 1:00 p.m. 33 Days to Glory c2,3 1:30 p.m. First Communion Rehearsal 7:30 p.m. Life Night after 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.