The Roman Catholic Church of Saint Ignatius of Antioch

The Roman Catholic Church of Saint Ignatius of Antioch February 12, 2017 Sixth 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. and 7:00 p.m. Spanish Mass in Chapel (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. Brian Fabiszewski, Parochial Vicar ext. 207 Rev. Vijay Bhaskar, OCD, Parochial Vicar ext. 210 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. 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 Mrs. 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 "I came not to abolish the law and the prophets, but to fulfill them." 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 February 12, 2017 Surpassing the Scribes and Pharisees The Gospel reading for this Sunday is taken from the Sermon on the Mount in the Gospel of Matthew. Matthew's Gospel was written primarily for Christians who were grounded in the scripture and traditions of the ancient Hebrews--or simply Christians who had first been Jews. The gospel also focused on Jews who were considering becoming Christians as well as all who wanted to learn more about this New Way as our faith was first called. Matthew's Gospel is structured with numerous references to the Torah, the most important part of the Hebrew Scripture. We know the Torah as the first five books of the Old Testament: Genesis, Exodus, Leviticus, Numbers and Deuteronomy. In the Gospel of Matthew there are five main talks or discourses of the Lord modeled on the five books of the Law or the Torah. The first main discourse of the Law is the most important--the Sermon on the Mount. Just as Moses went up Mount Sinai to bring the Ten Commandments, God's Law to the people, Jesus climbs the mountain of the Beatitudes to present the New Law to the people. Perhaps with this in mind we can understand Jesus' opening remarks in today's gospel: "I came not to abolish the law and the prophets, but to fulfill them." In the eyes of the Lord the Hebrew Scripture are not only valid; they hold a place of greater reverence than ever before. But merely fulfilling the ancient law was not enough. The attitudes and lifestyles of the Christian must reflect living the law. When He introduced the New Law of the Kingdom of God, Jesus said something that was absolutely shocking. He said that the holiness of the people had to surpass that of the scribes and the pharisees. How could anyone be holier than the pharisees? They dressed wearing numerous images of their religion--including phylacteries, or miniature lists of the ten commandments hung from their headbands so whenever they turned their head they would fulfill the law: keep these commandments always before your eyes. They fasted. They said loud prayers for all to hear. But Jesus said that His followers had to be holier than these holy pharisees. How could that be possible? Well, Jesus explains, our external actions must be a reflection of what we really are like. If what we do is not a reflection of who we are, then we are hypocrites. Hypocrite, that s the word that Jesus uses over and over to describe the pharisees. Maybe we also used the word hypocrite when we were teenagers or young adults, applying it to those who were older than us who did not fulfill our ideals. Hypocrite is also a word that we all secretly fear others would use about each of us. To avoid being a hypocrite, our whole attitude in life must be Christian. To demonstrate His point, Jesus contrasts the written law of the Torah with the new attitude of the Kingdom that must motivate this law. For example Jesus says, "You have heard it said that murder is wrong, but harboring hatred is also wrong even if you don't physically kill someone. Why? Because murder is conceived by hatred. The person who hates but does not murder is not a good person. He is just a person who has followed the social norms perhaps to avoid punishment. It is the same with all the laws and rules of the New Kingdom. The Lord's point is that following the law demands living the lifestyle that gives rise to the law. Living the life of the Lord motivates the Christian rather than the minimal performing the law.

Sixth Sunday in Ordinary Time It is important that we convey this message to our children. I know how adamant you all are to provide the best for your children. I also know how active you are in children's education. I and all your priests are edified by your efforts to be the best parents you can be. I want to re-enforce the efforts that I know you are making to have your children understand the motivation for their actions. Consider asking the children "why" a particular action is good or bad. For example, "I saw you playing with your cousin today and sharing your toys with him or her. That was very good. Do you know why? Because people are more important than our stuff." Or, "I heard that you went into your brother or sister's room and borrowed their toy and broke it. That was not good. Do you know why? Because you have to respect their possessions just as you want them to respect your possessions." "You did very well on your report card. That is very good. Do you know why? Because you are showing a respect for the gift God gave you by developing your mind." Maybe we need to do the same thing for ourselves. For example, "I am here in Church. This is good. Why? Because I belong to God and He to me. I need to have this intimate union with Him in the Scripture and the Eucharist at least once a week." Or, "I really lost it with my spouse or my kids. This is bad. Why? Not just because anger is bad, but I sinned against the love that animates our family, the love which really is the Love of God." You see, it is not in the action itself but it is in the motivation behind the action where the person's true identity is found and formed. We are called to take upon ourselves the very identity of Jesus Christ. We are called to be selfless givers. We are called to be eternal lovers of the Father. We are called to rejoice in His presence in our families. We are not called to be minimalists in the faith. We are called to develop the facility of finding meaning in the laws that God gave us so that our external actions might truly be a reflection of our internal attitudes. So, is it easier to be a modern Christian than an ancient Jew? Absolutely not. Christianity is extremely demanding upon us all because it calls us to be 100% committed to living in the presence of the Lord Jesus Christ. When we make efforts to be wholesome, sincere, than our holiness, yours and mine, will surpass even that of the scribes and pharisees. Tall order. Absolutely. And that is why we are here today. We are here in prayer to ask God to help us be Christians. Yours in Christ, Evangelize when you drive with a St. Ignatius Car Magnet 1 for $6.00 or 2 for $10.00 and support our EDGE - Middle School Youth Ministry Available in the Parish Office on weekdays from 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. Lord, grant eternal rest to the souls of our dearly departed, especially for JOHN SCOTT & STEVE BOCUZZI and for all those we hold in our hearts who have died, may they rest in the arms of God.

Page 4 Faith Formation & Youth This Sunday, February 12th... 10:00 a.m. Faith Formation Classes 4:00 p.m. Confirmation Classes 6:00 p.m. Life Teen Mass followed by Life Teen Wednesday, February 15th 6:30 p.m. Edge/Faith Formation classes 6:30 p.m. Edge Parent Meeting c2,3 Sunday Donuts The Scouts will be offering Donuts and Coffee after the Sunday Masses in the hall. FLOWERS. All ladies in the parish are invited to our ST. VALENTINE'S DAY PARTY on Thursday, February 16th in the hall. Join us for the rosary at 11:30 a.m. in the Chapel. A catered lunch will be provided by BJ Asian Fusion at $10 for members and $13 for guests. Reservations may be made by calling Barb at (727)771-7711 by February 13th. Please bring an item for our food pantry. Jelly, canned meats and tuna are currently needed. Caritas Corner distributed this week at Florida Hospital North Pinellas by Caritas Volunteers were donated By Pat & Walt Cain, in memory of their beloved daughter, Deborah Fletcher. EVENTS THIS WEEK And More Craft & Rosary Makers: Join in Monday mornings from 9:30 a.m. - noon in the hall. All are Welcome! Word on Fire: Sr. Lila Dempsey, O.S.C. will examine six figures from the Bible who changed in response to God s call. Mondays, at 9:45 a.m. in classrooms 2. Please bring your bible. RCIA-Rite of Christian Initiation: Do you know someone who would like to know more about the Catholic faith? Do you want to become Catholic? Join us Monday evenings at 7 p.m. in the hall. For information contact Joshua at ext. 224. Brothers in Christ: All men of the parish are invited. Our group meets every Wednesday at 6 a.m. in the hall. Coffee & Donuts are served. For more info contact Jim: 727-642-9555 or Geoff: 813-728-2082. Mother s Morning Out: Wednesdays & Thursdays from 9:30 a.m.- 11:30 a.m. in classroom 8. $10 per visit or 6 for $50 for ages 1 and walking to age 36 months. Questions? Call the Early Childhood Center. Divine Word: ( Lectio Divina ): Deacon John continues his Bible Sessions on St. John s Gospel Wednesday Mornings at 10 a.m.in classrooms 2 & 3. Children s Choir: Rehearsals on Wednesdays at 5 p.m. in the Church. Adult Catechism: Come explore the U.S. Catholic Catechism for Adults. Join us the 1st & 3rd Wednesdays each month at 6:45 p.m. in classroom 7. For more info contact Christine at stigcatechism@gmail.com or call 519-3360. Welcome 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 classroom 6. Word in Action Bible Study: Deacon Sam presents Adventures in Acts The Spread of the Kingdom on Thursday mornings at 10:20 a.m. and again in the evening at 7 p.m. in classrooms 2 & 3. Fr. Kevin s class: Jesus and His Jewish Influences meet every Thursday at 7 p.m. in the hall. Adult Choir: Rehearsals on Thursdays at 7 p.m. in the Church. Spanish Mass: 7 p.m. on Saturday in the Chapel at Misa en español todos los sábados a las 7 p.m. en la Fr. John La Tondress Chapel.

EVENTS THIS WEEK Page 5 Autism Support Group Our Autism support group meetings have changed. Every second Tuesday each month the group will meet via GotoMeeting. Join us via computer, tablet or smartphone. Next meetings link: https://global.gotomeeting.com/join/250901037 Contact Mike Laverty at 992-5111 or email at either mlaverty1@yahoo.com or drmjl2015@gmail.com Men s Conference Living the Faith Dr. Scott Hahn, Fr. Bill Casey & Arthur Boyle Saturday, February 18th 6:30 a.m. 3 p.m. at Higgins Hall in Tampa Join us for Rosary, Mass, Speakers, Lunch & more. Register today at www.suncoastcatholicministries.com Suggested Donation: $40 individual tickets Father/Son tickets $20 each $50 at the door Food Drive Food Collection for our Community Life Ministry February 18th & 19th. Place non-perishable food items in the containers in 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. Theology on Tap Thursday, February 16th at 6:30 p.m. North Pinellas Theology on Tap is for our young adults (ages 21-39). We meet at Sea Dog Brewing Company at 26200 US Hwy 29 N. Clearwater. No reservations required. Contact Fr. Brian for more information. SAVE THE DATES. FEBRUARY 20th 21st & 22nd Lenten Parish Mission. February 20th, 21st & 22nd at 7 p.m. in our Church Fr. Michael P. Sullivan, OSA will present A Time of Grace Topics include: To Be Born Again A person is not born again by ritual but by conscious, deliberate decision. The Healing Love of Jesus When sin blocks love, the path toward healing will be uncovered not with contrition but with reconciliation; not with I m Sorry, but with Will you forgive me? The Call to Be Church the Church as us is best exemplified in the relationship of a marriage. Our Response to the Call Beginning with the example of the Blessed Mother s response to the Angel, Fr. leads us to an understanding of the importance of our response to the call of Christ to be His Church.

Page 6 Join our Respect Life Ministry as they present Abby Johnson! Tuesday, February 28th at 7 p.m. in the hall! Abby Johnson is a former Planned Parenthood Clinic Director, who quit her lucrative job in Bryan, Texas, after she personally assisted in an abortion and saw what really happens. Planned Parenthood took her to court because they were worried about the damage she could do to their profitable way of doing business. Abby is a powerful speaker and author who will talk about the dangers we are facing in today s world regarding abortion on demand at any stage of development; how Planned Parenthood is reaching out to our public schools with their sex education propaganda and their convenience to local college campuses and black communities. Her continued story will keep you glued to your seats! Please plan on hearing Abby speak! Help us replace Planned Parenthood by taking a stand for Life and an end to abortion. If you have any questions about Abby s visit, please email Jo Morea at jomamax1941@gmail.com or call 727-771-1835. You can also call Patricia Ryan at 727-937-2960 Reservations appreciated. There is nothing that destroys more lives than abortion! MORE UPCOMING EVENTS Adult Confirmation Class Beginning Wednesday, March 8th at 7 p.m. in the Evangelization Office and continues through April 12th. To register for classes, or if you have any questions, contact Joshua at JStrope@ignatius.net. A Class for Lent!! The Discernment of Spirits: An Ignatian Guide for Everyday Living by Fr. Timothy Gallagher, O.V.M. 14 ways to discover a new depth in your relationship with God, wherever you are in your journey! Five consecutive Saturday mornings, 10 a.m. to12 noon in the hall, beginning March 11 and ending April 8. There will be handouts. Reserve a spot with Terri St. George by either a text or call at 727-773-5004. Please leave your name. Don t Miss a Thing! QR Scan for our website Download myparishapp Find us on Facebook

PARISH NEWS Page 7 Jubilee Wedding Mass The Jubilee Mass of Thanksgiving Bishop Gregory L. Parkes will be honoring couples throughout the diocese who will be celebrating their 25th, 50th or more years of marriage during the 2017 year. This Mass will take place at the Cathedral of St. Jude the Apostle on Sunday, April 2nd at 3 p.m. If you wish to attend, please contact the parish office at 937-4050 ext. 201. RSVP s must be received by Wed., March 15th. St. Ignatius will send you a donation statement for your contributions to the Church for the year 2016 if requested. Please fill out this form and place it in the collection basket. Thank You. Name: Address: City: Zip Envelope # 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. 2017 ANNUAL PASTORAL APPEAL The Annual Pastoral Appeal (APA) is a direct appeal to all parishioners of the 81 parishes and missions of the Diocese of St. Petersburg, asking them to directly fund diocesan ministries, services and programs. For each dollar raised though the appeal from one of our parishioners a dollar is removed from the amount owed for St. Ignatius parish assessment. This means more offertory dollars remain at St. Ignatius. Our theme this year is Rejoice in Hope, which is very relevant for us as we celebrate the installation of our new bishop and look forward to building a bright future for generations to come! Each parishioner is being mailed their personalized APA packet. Please take some time to review the materials and respond by using the pledge card and return in the envelope provided. If you would like to make an online, electronic gift, please visit www.dosp.org/apa. No gift is too small. Thank you for your continuous prayers and support! Extra envelopes are located on the Church s courtesy desk.

SCHOOL NEWS Page 8 Our Early Childhood Center is a free standing Catholic preschool. Children two through five years of age are given opportunities to develop spiritually, physically and intellectually. We are dedicated to the goal of providing developmentally appropriate programs aimed at the total child. Our staff partners with parents to help children transition from home to school in preparation for Kindergarten and beyond. All children are special and unique gifts from God and it is with His love that teachers approach meeting the needs of the individual child. Our half day program is 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. Interested families, please call the office to schedule a tour (727) 937-5427. Guardian Angels School Weinhusen Scholarships Guardian Angels is now accepting applications for the 2017-2018 school year. Interested parents may pick up applications for enrollment in the parish office during regular office hours. The completed application packet must be returned to Guardian Angels for processing. We invite you to come and see your parish school! If you wish to schedule a tour of the school contact Mary Stalzer at mstalzer@gacsfl.com. Visit our school and see why providing a Catholic education at Guardian Angels is the best choice for your child. PLEASE NOTE THAT THE PROCEDURES HAVE CHANGED! St. Ignatius will once more be offering the Wienhusen scholarships for children to attend Catholic Grade or High Schools. 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 the 2017-2018 year. Stop by the parish office for new forms and the new procedure directions and guidelines. All registrations must be completed and received by FACTS by April 1st to qualify.

DATE MASS INTENTIONS EVENTS Saturday, February 11 Sunday, February 12 Sixth Sunday in Ordinary Time Sirach 15:15-20 1 Corinthians 2:6-10 Matthew 5:17-37 Monday, February 13 Genesis 4:1-25 Mark 8:11-13 Tuesday, February 14 St.s Cyril & Methodius Genesis 6:5-7:10 Mark 8:14-21 Wednesday, February 15 Genesis 8:6-22 Mark 8:22-26 Thursday, February 16 Genesis 9:1-13 Mark 8:27-33 Friday, February 17 Seven Holy Founders of the Servite Order Genesis 11:1-9 Mark 78:34-9:1 Saturday, February 18 Hebrews 11:1-7 Mark 9:2-13 Saturday, February 18 Sunday, February 19 Seventh Sunday - Ordinary Time Leviticus 19:1-18 1 Corinthians 3:16-23 Matthew 5:38-48 4:00 p.m. Deceased Members of the Fabiano & Pellegrino Families 6:30 p.m. + George Schuppel 7:00 p.m. (Spanish Mass in the Chapel) + Luz Rodriguez 7:30 a.m. + Rachel Barbaro 9:00 a.m.. For the People of Our Parish 11:30 a.m. + Carlos Murillo Salas 6:00 p.m. + Richard Plotniak 7:30 a.m. + Agead Michleak & Issak Rafic 9:00 a.m. + Sylvia McCoy 7:30 a.m. For An End to Abortions 9:00 a.m. + Phyllis Thompson 10:30 a.m. + George Koehler 7:30 a.m. For Vocations to the Priesthood & Religious Life 9:00 a.m. + Jan Gromadzki 7:30 a.m. + Joseph Schumock 9:00 a.m. + Patricia Morin 7:30 a.m. + Flo Heuer 9:00 a.m. Special Intentions of Donna Cosenza 9:00 a.m. + Angie Gagliardi 4:00 p.m. Deceased Members of the Gerek & Schmitt Families 6:30 p.m. + Jacomina Maracich 7:00 p.m. (Spanish Mass in the Chapel) Para familias de habla espanol en nuestra parroquia 7:30 a.m. + James Mattioli 9:00 a.m.. For the People of Our Parish 11:30 a.m. + Cindy Aaron 6:00 p.m. + James Hurley 5:30 p.m. Parish Chapel & Hall Reserved 6:30 p.m. Edge Mom & Dad Date Night babysitting in classrooms 2,3,4 9:00 a.m. Donuts in the hall 10:00 a.m. Faith Formation classes 4:00 p.m. Confirmation classes 6:00 p.m. Life Night hall & all rooms 9:30 a.m. Craft & Rosary Makers in the hall 9:30 a.m. Timeless Tales c2,3 9:45 a.m. Word on Fire c6 6:00 p.m. Girl Scout Troop 1233 c12 7:00 p.m. RICA in Chapel and hall 6:00 a.m. Brothers in Christ in hall 9:30 a.m. Mother s Morning Out c 8 9:45 a.m. Divine Word c2,3 5:00 p.m. Children s Choir - Church 6:30 p.m. Edge/Faith Formation Classes 6:30 p.m. Edge parent meeting c2,3 6:45 p.m. Adult Catechism c7 7:00 p.m. Inactive Catholic c6 9:30 a.m. Mother s Morning Out c 8 10:20 a.m. Word in Action c2,3 11:30 a.m. Women s Council Valentine Party 7:00 p.m. Adult Choir Rehearsal - Church 7:00 p.m. Fr. Kevin's class in front hall 7:00 p.m. Word in Action c2,3 7:00 p.m. Knights of Columbus meeting-hall 6:30 p.m. Boy Scouts in rooms c2,3,4 6:30 p.m. Girl Scout Troop 1142 c7 7:00 p.m. Cub Scouts c8-12 7:00 p.m. Girl Scout Troop 1124 c6 7:00 p.m. Edge in the hall 9:00 a.m. Knights of Columbus 2nd Degree in hall 10:00 a.m. Polish School c7-12 5:30 p.m. Parish Chapel & Hall Reserved Food Pantry Drive this Weekend 9:00 a.m. Breakfast in the hall 10:00 a.m. Faith Formation classes 6:00 p.m. Life Night hall & all rooms