The Roman Catholic Church of Saint Ignatius of Antioch October 15, 2017 28th Sunday in 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. 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 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 Commit these lines to memory and recite them throughout your lives: I can do all things in Him who strengthens me. St. Paul in Philippians 4:13 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 October 15, 2017...In Him Who Strengthens Us The young man and young woman brought their treasure home, their first, a girl. A few days later, her Mom and sister went home. And there she was, alone with her baby. She never thought she would be so busy and so tired. But she loved it. After all, this was her baby. Two weeks went by. Between the feeding, changing, holding, napping and crying, the baby s mostly, she has this horrible feeling. She can t tell her husband. She won t tell her mother. But the feeling is more than a thought. It is a reality. She whispers it to herself, I can t do this. Her husband has gone back to work. All seems to be going well for him. He loves holding the baby, playing with her, and is really quite good at caring for her including changing diapers. What he doesn t tell his wife is that he can t stand the reality that he isn t a kid anymore. The baby has brought a new demand into his life. He has to be mature. All those things that he spent so much energy on in college are remote history. Then he wonders if he will be able to provide all his family needs. He wonders if he will be able to pay the bills next month. For the first time in his life he faces pressure that will not go away after exams are taken. In the middle of the bouncing and holding, a doubt has formed. The doubt becomes a statement that he will not share with anyone. Still it is there. Within himself, he says, I can t do this. Another man and another woman they re married for sixteen years. Children came and grew into play age. Now evenings and weekends are spent going to games and recitals, doing schoolwork, attending meetings, etc. All seemed well. All seemed normal. Sure their marriage had lost the wonder and excitement of its first years, and they have their disagreements, but they ve learned how to work through them. They knew it was wrong to avoid some issues, but each knew that certain topics would bring reactions of upset rather than reason. Still, the other women she knew seemed to have it so much easier. The other men he knew seemed to have much less stress. Then one of the children fell ill, seriously ill. Caring for this child, caring for the others, caring for each other added new levels of stress to their lives. And both the husband and wife said to themselves, I can t do this. The priest went from one assignment to another where he felt loved and respected. But those were easy assignments. At first he was a new priest that everyone helped. In those days his own gifts outshone his limitations. He went from place to place as he was assigned, even becoming a pastor of a small parish. And then he was sent to a large parish that had seen three pastors in four years. The people there had enough with new pastors. Many of them challenged everything he attempted. Every program had its detractors. Every homily had its critics. Every week brought new unsigned mail that he refused to read, but whose existence still upset him. He kept plugging along, telling himself that he was sent to the parish for a reason that God knows and he might never know. Still as one battle followed another, the thought began to clarify itself. For the first time in his life he wondered, afraid even to state it. The thought kept coming to him, though. It was a simple thought, a horrible thought, one he never expected. The thought was, I can t do this. And the gay man or woman who are trying to live chaste lives in the middle of a society that tells them that they should turn from morality, and the college students who try to live their faith in spite of all the times that they are told that all they avoided in high school is acceptable in college, and the single man or woman who hold on to morality with both hands, all of these and so many more are tempted to say, I can t do this. I can t do this. No, you can t young mother, young father, older husband and wife, established priest, gay man, gay woman, college student, single person. No, you can t do it. At least,
28th Sunday in Ordinary Time you can t do it alone. But you are not asked to do it alone. You are not alone. You entered the marriage hoping to have a family with God as its center. You work hard to teach your children to make Christian choices. You chose the priesthood to serve God. You made a determination to live chastely gay man, woman, college student, single adult. And you are not alone. You are not alone. God is with you. Listen to what St. Paul says in today s second reading. They are some of the most reassuring words in scripture. Listen to the Holy Spirit speaking through St. Paul in Philippians 4:13, commit these lines to memory and recite them throughout your lives: I can do all things in Him who strengthens me. Alone, I am not that good. Neither are you. But we are not alone. We have Jesus Christ. He gives us the Power of His Spirit to conquer what might seem insurmountable. The Power of the Cross is given to us to wage war on any evil that attacks us. I can do it. You can do it. We can do all things in Him who strengthens us. Yours in Christ, Once again, we will be taking orders for pavers for outside the main entrance of the Church. Our pavers can commemorate a special family event, a Sacrament milestone, someone s military service, children and/or grandchildren s names & birthdates, to honor a loved one living or deceased, or quote a favorite Scripture verse. Inscribed Pavers Order forms are located on the courtesy desk or forms can be downloaded from the link provided on our parish website.
Page 4 UPCOMING EVENTS THIS WEEK Sunday Faith Formation This Sunday: 10:00 a.m. All classes meet in classrooms. 10:15 a.m. Family & Faith Centers in the front hall This Tuesday & Wednesday: 6:30 p.m. All classes meet in classrooms. Sunday Donuts in hall The Scouts will be offering Donuts and Coffee after the Sunday Masses. Life Teen Life Nights Teens from 9th thru 12th grades - Join us following the Sunday Life Teen Mass in the hall for food, fun, and exciting presentations and experiences until 9 p.m. Women s Council Meeting Join us on Thursday, Oct. 19th. We will begin with Rosary in the Chapel at 11:30 a.m. followed by an Italian potluck lunch and business meeting. Our guest speaker, Rose Astrab, will discuss her recent trip to Italy and growing up in an Italian family in Brooklyn. Please drop off food in the kitchen before 11:30 a.m. A-B: Veggies; C-D Desserts; E-M: Meat; N-R: Pasta/Potatoes/Rice; S-T: Salad; U-Z: Veggies too Please bring an item for our food pantry. Knights of Columbus Next meeting: Thursday, October 19th at 7 p.m. in the hall. All members are invited! Youth Ministry at the Youth House: Friday, October 20th at 7 p.m. Autism Support Group Our next meeting will be Tuesday, October 17th at 7 p.m. Connect to our GoToMeeting link: https://global.gotomeeting.com/join/260428989 You can also dial in using your phone. United States: +1 (786) 535-3211 Access Code: 260-428-989 Contact Mike Laverty for monthly link at 992-5111 or mlaverty1@yahoo.com FOOD DRIVE October 21st & 22nd Please place your non-perishable 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.
UPCOMING EVENTS Page 5 Chat With The Pope Next week, October 22nd is World Mission Sunday. Each year the entire Church is invited to support the young mission dioceses in Africa, Asia, the Pacific Islands, and parts of Latin America and Europe, where priests, religious and lay leaders serve the poorest of the poor. This year, we are invited to Chat With The Pope to learn more about his missions. Scan this year s World Mission Sunday poster, in the front of the Church, using Facebook messenger from your mobile device, or learn more at ChatWithThePope.org. Caritas Corner FLOWERS... to be distributed this week at Florida Hospital North Pinellas were donated by Bette Schipper, in memory of her dear friend, Sally Tierney. ANNOINTING OF THE SICK MASS There will be a special liturgy On Saturday, October 21st 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, chronic pain or weakened by old age. Please call the Caritas office if you plan to attend or are in need of transportation. MARTHA MINISTRY... The Martha Ministry attends funeral Masses when there are few or no family members or friends of the deceased. If you would like to become a member of this ministry please call Kathy Beurlen at 942-6359. PRAYER LINE. Do you have a special intention? Would you like to request prayers? Please call Laura in the Caritas office at 937-4050 extension 221. For more information on all our Caritas Ministry offers, please call Laura at 937-4050 ext. 221 Have Breakfast in the hall October 22nd from 8 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. Full Breakfast or Lite. The Bloodmobile will be here Sunday, October 22nd from 8 a.m. - 1 p.m. Please Share A Pint! Breakfast in the hall Come support your Knights of Columbus fundraiser and have a delicious breakfast before all the other activities begin! KOC Open House Come find out what the Knights of Columbus can do for you and your family by attending an Open House on Thursday, October 26 th at 7:00 p.m. in the hall. Bring the whole family and enjoy pizza and soda as you learn about our fraternal benefits and what it means to belong to an organization of 1.9 million Knights united world-wide in Charity, Unity, Fraternity and Patriotism. Please RSVP by calling Dave Creamer, Grand Knight at 727-786-6218 to reserve your seat(s) and pizza.
Page 6 Rosary Makers Join in Monday mornings from 9:30 a.m. - noon in the hall. All are Welcome. The Eucharist Sr. Lila will present Bishop Barron s DVD on the Eucharist on Monday s at 10 a.m. in rooms 2 & 3 through October 23rd. All are invited. RCIA 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. Lectio Divina Divine Word The Gospel of the Holy Spirit with Deacon John. Wednesdays at 10 a.m. in rooms 2 and 3 of the Life Center. (Coffee and snacks are served 9:45 a.m.) Choir Rehearsals Wednesday: 5:00 p.m. Children s Choir Thursday: 7:00 p.m. Adult Choir CONTINUNING WEEKLY EVENTS Wednesday Rosary As we face many challenges in our country, we know, as Catholics, that so many problems are solved through the intercession of Mary, particularly through the Rosary. As a parish, we ask all to pray a Rosary every Wednesday for the Protection of our Nation and a Resurgence of Faith in God. Inactive Catholics We welcome any Catholics who have been inactive in the practice of their Faith, for any reason, to our open-end meetings. Join us on Wednesdays at 7 p.m. in Deacon John s office in the Life Center. Word in Action Deacon Sam s second semester on the Adventure in ACTS meet Thursday mornings, beginning at 10:20 a.m. in rooms 2 &3 and Thursday evenings at 7 p.m. in room 6 of the Life Center. Comparative Religions Fr. Kevin Molloy s class this fall is on Comparative Religions Join us on Thursdays at 7 p.m. in classrooms 2 & 3. All are invited to join in. No registration required. Scouts Boy Scouts, Cub Scouts and Girl Scouts meet every Friday in the classrooms of the Parish Life Center.
PARISH NEWS Page 7 Msgr. Receives the Fr. Luis de Cancer Award Msgr. Joseph Pellegrino became the 21st recipient of the Fr. Luis de Cancer Award for Distinguished Priestly Service at the annual Convocation for Priestly Renewal. He was selected by his peers to receive the award in recognition of his dedicated ministry and service to the faithful and community of the Diocese of St. Petersburg. Msgr. has shepherded our parish for over 25 years, after having served as founding pastor of St. Matthew Parish in Largo. He entered the Salesian religious order in New Jersey. After completing his studies he was ordained a priest on April 6, 1977. He came to our Diocese in 1979 and was incardinated as a priest of the Diocese of St. Petersburg in 1982. Msgr. has carefully guarded and guided Guardian Angels Inter-parochial Catholic School in Clearwater and has built and staffed our Early Childhood Center, carrying with him St. John Bosco s deep dedication to the education and formation of youth. In the past, he has been elected as chair of the Presbyteral Council and is currently serving on the Diocesan Finance Council and Pension Board. In 2016, following the nomination of Bishop Lynch, Pope Francis conferred the honor of Chaplain to His Holiness on Msgr. Joseph Anthony Pellegrino. Congratulations to our Msgr. Joe. Mother s Morning Out 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. St. Ignatius of Antioch Early Childhood Center, located here on our campus, offers a half day program from 9 a.m. to 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 office to schedule a tour (727) 937-5427. Guardian Angels School With Christ as our foundation, we focus on faith, academic excellence, and the celebration of each unique child. Check out our website at www.gacsfl.com. Call the school office for a tour at 799-6724. Let us show you what your parish school has to offer. It s Box Tops Time! These tiny box top labels are on many food items that we eat every day. Save your Box Top labels for Guardian Angels Catholic School. Please place your box tops on the courtesy desk in the back of the Church. Thank you! Lord, grant eternal rest to the souls of our dearly departed, especially for ROSEMARY ORTENSE, NORMAN ABBOTT AND ALL THE VICTIMS OF THE LAS VEGAS SHOOTING and for all those we hold in our hearts who have died, may they rest in the arms of God.
Page 8 SAVE THE DATE St. Ignatius Music Ministry Annual Golf Tournament November 24, 2017 Wentworth Golf Club Tournament Information Friday, November 24 Wentworth Golf Club $85 per golfer Includes: 18 holes of golf, cart, range balls, awards, goodie bag and BBQ dinner. 12:00 Noon Registration (Lunch on your own) 1:00 p.m. Shotgun Start 4 person scramble Dinner and prizes following golf in the clubhouse Additional dinner only guests $20 per person Tournament Sponsors & Donors Please consider being a Tournament Sponsor or Auction/Raffle Donor Tournament Sponsor Opportunities begin at $100. Donations of goods or services will be used for a silent auction and raffle. Sponsors and Donors will receive name recognition in the Tournament Program All donations are tax deductible. Your support is greatly appreciated. To receive a Sponsor/Donor information packet please contact your favorite Choir Member or Anne Harman at aharman@ignaitus.net 727-937-4050 ext 206 Proceeds from the Tournament will support the Music Ministry Concert tour of the Holy Land in 2018 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Golfer Registration: Please return this form to: Anne Harman, St. Ignatius Catholic Church, 715 East Orange St., Tarpon Springs, FL 34689. Checks are made payable to St. Ignatius Catholic Church. Name: Address: City/State/Zip: Phone: Email: Attending dinner: Yes No Please contact me I am interested in being a Tournament Sponsor or Donor
DATE MASS INTENTIONS EVENTS Saturday, October 14 Sunday, October 15 28th Sunday of Ordinary Time Isaiah 25:6-10 Philippians 4:12-20 Matthew 22:1-14 Monday, October 16 St. Heddwig & St. Alacoque Romans 1:1-7 Luke 11:29-32 Tuesday, October 17 St. Ignatius of Antioch Romans 1:1-25 Luke 11:37-41 Wednesday, October 18 St. Luke 2 Timothy 4:10-17 Luke 10:1-9 Thursday, October 19 St.s John de Brebeuf & Jogues Romans 3:21-30 Luke 11:47-54 4:00 p.m. + Henry Pellegrino 6:30 p.m. + Frances Creamer 7:30 a.m. + Robert Kochan 9:00 a.m.. For the People of Our Parish 11:30 a.m. + Gloria Franqui 4:00 p.m. For the Spanish speaking of Our Parish 6:00 p.m. + Margaret Zimmer 7:30 a.m. + Sergio Edwin Ramos, Jr. 9:00 a.m. + Noreen Molloy Thiele 7:30 a.m. + Veronica Fallon 9:00 a.m. + Francesca Campanelli 10:30 a.m. + Phyllis Thompson 7:30 a.m. For Vocations to the Priesthood & Religious Life 9:00 a.m. + Jacqueline Schafer 7:30 a.m. For An End to Abortions 9:00 a.m. + Domenica Alcamo & Elizabeth Hagen 9:00 a.m. Donuts in the hall 10:00 a.m. Faith Formation in classrooms 10:15 a.m. Family & Faith in front hall 6:00 p.m. Life Night after Mass 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 rooms 2,3,4, hall, Chapel 6:30 p.m. Faith Formation classes 7:00 p.m. Autism Support Group online 6:00 a.m. Brothers in Christ in the hall 9:30 a.m. Mother s Morning Out in room 8 10:00 a.m. Lectio Divina in rooms 2,3 5:00 p.m. Children s Choir in Church 6:30 p.m. Faith Formation classes 7:00 p.m. Inactive Catholics in Dcn John s Office 9:30 a.m. Mother s Morning Out in room 8 10:20 a.m. Word in Action in rooms 2,3 11:30 a.m. Women s Council s Lunch in hall 7:00 p.m. Adult Choir in the Church 7:00 p.m. Comparative Religions in rooms 2,3 7:00 p.m. Knights of Columbus in back hall 7:00 p.m. Word in Action in room 6 Friday, October 20 St. Paul of the Cross Romans 4:1-8 Luke 12:1-7 Saturday, October 21 Romans 4:13-18 Luke 12:8-12 Saturday, October 21 Sunday, October 22 29th Sunday of Ordinary Time Isaiah 45:1-6 1 Thessalonians 1:1-5 Matthew 22:15-21 7:30 a.m. + Anthony Giorlando 9:00 a.m. + Mary Buscaglia LoJacono 9:00 a.m. + Shiela McLaughlin 4:00 p.m. + Gary Wech 6:30 p.m. + Robert Rizzottti 7:30 a.m. + Ken Brown 9:00 a.m.. For the People of Our Parish 11:30 a.m. + John & Mary Motta 4:00 p.m. For the Spanish speaking of Our Parish 6:00 p.m. + Dean Finocchiaro 6:00 p.m. Girl Scouts Troop 1142 in room 7 7:00 p.m. Girl Scouts Troop 1124 in room 6 7:00 p.m. Boy Scouts in rooms 2,3,4 7:00 p.m. Cub Scouts in rooms 8 12 7:00 p.m. Edge in the Youth House 9:00 am. Polish School in rooms 7-12 10:30 a.m. Anointing of the Sick Mass in the Church Food Pantry Drive this Weekend Respect Life s 40 Days for Life Sign Up outside Church after Masses 8:00 a.m. Bloodmobile 8:00 a.m. Breakfast in the hall 9:30 a.m. Faith Formation in classrooms 10:00 a.m. Faith Centers in front hall 4:00 p.m. Confirmation Class 6:00 p.m. Life Night after Mass