10/4/15 - St. Ignatius of Antioch Parish

The Roman Catholic Church of
Saint Ignatius of Antioch
OCTOBER 4, 2015
TWENTY-SEVENTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME
“I am the wheat of God. I must become the pure bread of Christ.”
St. Ignatius of Antioch
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OCTOBER 4, 2015
The Sacrament of Matrimony
Recently, I attended a meeting about Catholic marriage that began by noting that over the
last seven years there has been a significant decline in Catholic marriages, almost by 25%. Since
the Catholic population keeps growing, it is obvious that either many people are not aware of the
obligation to get married in the Catholic Church or the concept of a Catholic marriage does not
carry significant meaning in their lives. With the continual attack on marriage and the family by
our society, and in light of the readings for this Sunday, I thought that this would be a good time
to consider this sacrament.
Why should people get married in the Catholic Church? This is certainly not just a
nice thing to do. And if people only want to get married to use the Church as a backdrop for
pictures, then they really don’t understand marriage as a sacrament any more than the people who
bring their children to First Holy Communion but then don’t return with them until Christmas
understand what the Eucharist is all about.
Why should people get married in the Church? Why did so many of you make this
decision? Most probably because you realized that marriage was the most important decision of
your lives. And you wanted Jesus to be present in the way of a sacrament not just at your wedding,
but as you celebrate your marriage throughout your lives. The sacrament of marriage is not
just a prayer during the wedding, it is not just a blessing of a union, it is far more than this. The
sacrament of matrimony is the union of God with people establishing a new unit of His Church.
The sacrament of matrimony establishes the Christian home with Christ at the center. That is
why people get married in the Church.
And that is the ideal. However, we live in a world that has often given up on ideals. We
live in a world where people, good people suffer the result of sin.
“But there is disorder,” the Pharisees say to Jesus in the Gospel reading. The Law of
Moses, after all, permitted a bill of divorce. “This was not the Father’s intention,” Jesus replies.
Disharmony in homes, among people, results from all, good people and bad people, suffering
the results of sin.
We have so many wonderful people in our parish whose marriages have suffered. It may
not be their fault; it may not even be their former spouse’s fault. Just as children suffer sickness
and death due to the effects of sin in the world; so many good people suffer the destruction of
their marriage or the inability to form a sacred lasting union due to the effects of sin in the world,
not necessarily in either of the individuals. Therefore, we need to have a special place in our hearts
and in our charity for those who have suffered the loss of their marriages. They have been pulled
away from the intention of the Creator by the forces of the world. They need our support and our
love.
A word on evil. It was never in God’s plan for evil to enter the world. This resulted from
mankind’s decision to push God, the Lord of Life, aside and to, therefore, choose death. God
never meant for people to be widowed, divorced or single. In God’s original plan there was no
need for celibacy for the sake of the Kingdom because all would enjoy the Kingdom to its fullest
in marriage. In God’s original plan there would be no need for people to work so hard to establish
and preserve their marriages.
TWENTY-SEVENTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME
It is sadly amazing how evil is able to distort something that is so
good. The divinely created attraction of men and women to image God
has been deformed into a drive to selfish gratification. Sex is portrayed
by the media as having little to do with love and mostly concerned with
debauchery.
But people know better. People have an innate knowledge that
tells them that a person cannot love and take at the same time. People
know that the ideal of marriage exists. But people need more than the
ideal.
People need witness, your witness. They need the witness of
your marriages as a union with God, imaging the Creator’s Love for the
Word, making real the mystery of the singular in the plural and the plural
in the singular. They need the witness of your marriage, your sacrament.
Your marriages are infinitely more than natural unions. You are not
animals who mate for life. You are human beings, made in the image
and likeness of God, who are called to make God real to the world by
reflecting His Love in your love for each other.
The world needs the Sacrament of Matrimony. It needs you to
be married in the Church and it needs you to live this sacrament.
How important you are to us all! We the single, we the celibate,
we the separated, we the divorced, we the widowed, need you the
married to embrace and to live the ideal of marriage. We ask God’s
blessing today upon all in our parish who celebrate the sacrament of
matrimony. May you have the courage and strength to give witness to
the presence of God in the union of husband and wife.
Yours in Chist
Rev. Joseph A. Pellegrino, Pastor
715 East 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. & 9:00 a.m.
Saturday ….. 9:00 am.
Schedule of Confessions:
Saturday……3:00 - 3:45 p.m.
and after 6:30 p.m. Mass
PARISH OFFICE 937-4050
Main office ext. 201
Rev. Joseph A. Pellegrino
Rev. Brian Fabiszewski
Deacon Samuel Moschetto
Deacon John Edgerton
Dan Angel, Seminarian
Ron Appel, Parish Manager
Katherine Creamer, Office Mgr
Lorna Moffitt, Parish Mgr Asst.
Eldean Jenkins, Facilities Mgr.
Anne Harman, Music Director
ext.209
ext.207
ext.210
ext.222
ext.210
ext.215
ext.201
ext.203
ext.201
ext.206
FAITH FORMATION
Rev. Brian Fabiszewski -Director ext.207
Fran Morin, Pre K – 8th Grade ext.220
Evangelization & Spirituality
Katie Napolitano
ext.224
Laura Margarella, Caritas
ext.221
YOUTH MINISTRY
Life Teen - High School
Bart Kovacic, Life Teen
The Edge - Middle School
Jen McIlveen, Edge
ext.246
ext.210
EARLY CHILDHOOD CENTER
Sharon Stokely, Director
ext.225
GUARDIAN ANGELS SCHOOL
PLEASE TAKE NOTE:
Tuesday, October 6th, Wednesday, October 7th
and Thursday, October 8th,
Fr. Joe & Fr. Brian will be away
at a mandatory convocation.
Deacon John and Deacon Sam will hold
Word and Eucharist services at 7:30 a.m., 9:00 a.m.
and at the Caritas Mass on Tuesday.
Mrs. Cindy Malinski, Principal
799-6724
UPPER PINELLAS
PREGNANCY CENTER
Mary Caesar
937-4304
Parish Office Fax
727- 943-0676
Office email
[email protected]
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 Month 9:30 a.m. until 9 p.m.
Baptism: Please call the Parish Office
Marriage:
Call Parish at least 6 months in advance.
Holy Orders:
Please call Rev. Carl Melchior at 345-3338
UPCOMING EVENTS
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Respect Life Prayer Service
THIS SUNDAY
33 Days to Morning Glory
Please come and pray with
us after the 11:30 a.m. Mass
With all that has been happening
we need to hear your voices in
prayer more than ever.
Join us for a short Prayer Service
at the Parish Memorial to the Unborn
- west side parking lotto remember all of the babies who have been
aborted over the years.
This isn’t your typical “money class.”
It is practical, entertaining and fun!
Begins Tuesday, October 6th
at 7 p.m. in the hall
and continues for 9 weeks.
Must RSVP...need 10 participants to hold
a class. Class is $93 (a 50% savings).
Please contact Robert Reedy for
more information at 813-523-0414
or sign up at daveramsey.com.
Find classes in your area and
click on Tarpon Springs-Tues.
Scan this QR Code to find webpage.
More than 1.5 million families and individuals
have taken FPU.
The average family completing the course pays
off $5,300 and saves $2,700 in just 90 days.
That’s an $8,000 change in position!
Whether you're struggling to make ends meet or
you're a millionaire, FPU has something for you.
FPU is based on more than 800 verses of
Scripture and is a proven plan that will work for
you. Learn God’s ways of handling money.
Marian Consecration
Tuesdays, beginning October 13th.
Consecration Day Saturday, Nov. 21st.
11:00 a.m. -12:30 p.m. OR 7:00 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.
Join us for a 6 week small-group retreat in
preparation for Marian Consecration. This video
based retreat is led by Fr. Michael Gaitley, MIC.
Gain new insights into what Marian Consecration
actually is, learn how key Saints and blessed lived it
out, and how you can live it out
in your ordinary daily life.
“All in all...33 Days to Morning Glory is a
moving and transformative journey into the
loving and maternal heart of Our Blessed
Mother.” ~ Archbishop Antonio J. Ledesma, SJ
Registration Form
Name:_____________________________
Phone #______________________
Email:_________________________________
Circle your Preferred Session Time:
11:00 a.m. -12:30pm
7:00-8:30 pm
Cost & Number of Participant Packets:
$30.00 pp - Packet with Book: #_______
(Includes: Retreat Book, Companion Workbook,
Daily Prayer Card, Rosary, Rosary Pamphlet,
Miraculous Medal, & Certificate)
$25.00 pp - Packet without Book: # _______
(This is a good option if you already have a copy of
the Retreat Book OR if you and your spouse want to
share a Retreat Book)
Total $$ Included with this
Form:___________
Return By October 5th
Drop an envelope marked “33 Days” in the
collection Basket or at the Parish Office Contact Katie at [email protected]
or at 937-4050 x224
UPCOMING EVENTS
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Truth Seekers
Sunday Breakfast in hall!
Join us
For Breakfast in
the hall !
All Parishioners. ages 18 – 30
join us
Monday, October 12th
- 6 p.m.- 8 p.m.
for
Come join your Priests and Fellow Parishioners in
supporting our Knights of Columbus Fundraiser.
Sunday October 11th
from 8:00 a.m. to 11:15 a.m.
Full Breakfast of Pancakes, Eggs, Bacon
or Sausage, Coffee/Juice/Milk
$6 Adults/$4 Children/ $20 Family of 5
Or enjoy a Lite Breakfast of
A Donut w/ Coffee/ Juice/ Milk for $2.
Bible, Burgers & BBQ!
Come see what our ministry
is all about.
For more info contact: Fr. Brian
at 937-4050 ext. 207
Our next BLOOD DRIVE
will be October 11th from
8 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Come Share a Pint!
Buses in parking lot
near Early Childhood Center.
Parish Picnic
Join us Sunday, October 18th
From 1 p.m. - 5 p.m.
Activities include:
Huge Inflatable Slide, Dunk Tank, Bungee Challenge,
Apple Toss, Cake Walk, Football Toss, Music Table,
Balloon Blow Up, Relay Races & more games for all ages!
Great Food:
Chicken, Hot Dogs, canned drinks, paper goods and plastic ware will
be provided. Please bring whatever you wish to complement your picnic.
Food will be served from 1 p.m. - 3 p.m.
Bring your tables, lawn chairs or blankets!
Spirit FM will be here broadcasting;
providing music and more!
Come let us celebrate together!
No Faith Formation Classes that Sunday!
MINISTRY NEWS
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Catholicism 101 Series
Come join in with
those who are
becoming Catholic as
they learn about
Catholicism and
update your faith.
Monday, October
5th at 7:15 p.m. in our hall. Deacon John
Edgerton will speak on
The Liturgy: What is it?
Credo - I Believe!
Join in discussion to explore
THE CREED:
THE FAITH PROFESSED
as explained in the
US Catholic Catechism for Adults.
Discussions are led by Christine Grieco
twice a month on Wednesdays
at 6:45 p.m. in room 1 of the Life Center.
Jump in ANYTIME!
Meeting dates: 10/7, 10/21, 11/4, 12/2, 12/9.
More in 2016.
Catechisms will be available for which
a contribution is requested.
For more information contact Christine at
[email protected] or at 727- 519-3360.
Calling All Vendors!
Come, be a part of our
Women’s Council’s
Annual Arts & Craft Show
November 14th & 15th
9 a.m. - 3 p.m.
Cost is $15 for 1 day, $25 for 2 days.
Please make checks payable to
St. Ignatius Women’s Council and send to
St. Ignatius Church - Women’s Council
715 E Orange St, Tarpon Springs, 34689
For more information contact
Barb at 727-771-7711
Rules of Discernment
The Heart of the Christian
Spiritual Life
How come sometimes I love to pray
and other times I would rather
do anything else?
How come sometimes God feels close and other
times far away? Is there a way to understand this?
Is there anything that we can do about this?
This seminar will introduce and explain
St. Ignatius of Loyola’s Rules for Discerning
the movements of our hearts in the spiritual life.
Invite your friends…ALL faithful Christians
will greatly appreciate learning these Rules.
Saturday, October 24th from 9:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m.
in the hall. Bring a sack lunch.
Call Katie Napolitano to register by Oct. 19th.
Caritas Corner
Flowers… distributed this week
at Florida Hospital North Pinellas
by Caritas Volunteers were
donated in honor of
Our Lady of the Rosary.
Save the Date
What’s the most
important word
in a marriage?
What is really going on in your wife’s head?
What do you wish your husband knew about you?
Discover key ingredients to a healthy and happy
marriage at the Passion & Purpose for Marriage
event presented by Dynamic Catholic.
Take your relationship to a whole new level.
Event features a special author and speaker
Dr. Allen Hunt and musical guest George Lower.
February 20th at 9 a.m. in our Church.
Order tickets online for $25 per person at
DynamicCathoic.com or call 859-980-7900
HELP SAVE LIVES
Join the worldwide movement to
protect mothers and babies!
Started September 23rd and continues through November 1st.
This is the 8th year St. Ignatius has participated in this Pro Life …
Antiabortion diocesan, interdenominational
effort.
Story Time at Guardian
Angels
It is all Peaceful and Prayerful.
Come and join in prayer and fasting to battle abortion.
Let us close this abortion facility by our
Prayers and Fasting and Sharing the Message.
Learn more about this Peaceful Prayerful effort to battle abortion
St. Ignatius Days to pray at the abortion facility on Thursdays…
October 1st …15th …29th from 7 a.m. – 5 p.m.
and Saturday, October 31st 1 p.m. - 5 p.m.
All signs are provided.
Anyone can go and pray any one of the 40 Days
from 7 a.m. – 5 p.m. M-F and Saturday 1 p.m. - 5 p.m.
by just stopping by the abortion facility;
Women’s OB/GYN Center of Countryside
(28960 US 19 North, Clearwater 33761)
There is always a captain to go over the dos and don’ts.
Contact Jo Morea [email protected]
or Tom Sipera [email protected] Visit 40 daysforlife.com/Clearwater
PRAYER
& FASTING
COMMUNITY
OUTREACH
PEACEFUL
VIGIL
AROUND THE DIOCESE
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An Evening of
Reflection
for Educators
October 30th at 7
The Secular Franciscan Order
p.m. at
holds a special place in the family
St. Paul in Tampa. of the Church. It is a union of
A non-denominational
Catholic fraternities throughout
inaugural gathering beginning
the world whose brothers and
in the church and followed by sisters, led by the Spirit, are called
a meet and greet reception
to strive for perfect love in our
with light refreshments
secular lives. By our profession we
in the hall.
are called to live the gospel in the
All teachers are invited.
manner of St. Francis of Assisi.
Contact Deacon Joe Grote at If you have an urge to learn more
727-518-4611 or at
about the fraternity please call
Rich or Cathy at 934-6792.
[email protected]
St. Petersburg Catholic High School has
an opening for a biology and anatomy teacher.
Interested candidates should send resume to
Fr. Richard Rosin, SDB, Principal, 6333 9th Ave. N.,
St. Petersburg, FL 33710.
A Day of Recollection in honor of
5th Centenary of St. Teresa of Avila.
Saturday, October 10th at 8:30 a.m.
at St. Vincent De Paul Catholic Church
in New Port Richey. Sponsored by Our
Lady Queen of Carmel Lay Carmelite
Community, is open to men and women.
The morning Mass is followed by a free
continental breakfast. Bring a bag lunch and
enjoy a day of special
speakers. To register or
obtain more information,
please contact
Barbara Westcott, Director
at 727-842-5058 or
[email protected]
TAKE A LOOK AT OUR WEBSITE
...www.St.Ignatius.net
We are also on Facebook
Check out: myParishapp too!
PARISHNEWS
Lord, grant eternal rest to the souls
of our dearly departed, especially for
MARY ANNA FREEMAN, CRUZ ELAINE DIAZ,
BARBARA WILSON, MARIA MARGIOTTI,
ROD MEYER, EVAN McINTYRE,
REV. PAUL HERVEY, RICHARD PAGANO,
JOSHUA HOBDAY, PASQUALE FEDERICO,
DARREN DRYSDALE & DEVON GRIMME
For those we hold in our hearts who have died,
may they rest in the arms of God.
St. Ignatius Early Childhood Center… Ages 2-5 & Free VPK
Call 937-5427 to schedule a tour.
DATE
Saturday, October 3
27th Sunday Ordinary Time
MASS INTENTIONS
4:00 p.m.
6:30 p.m.
Sunday, October 4
27th Sunday Ordinary Time
Genesis 2:18-24
Hebrew 2:9-11
Mark 10:2-16
Monday, October 5
Jonah 1:1-11
Luke 10:25-37
Tuesday, October 6
7:30 a.m.
9:00 a.m..
11:30 a.m.
6:00 p.m.
Wednesday, October 7
Our Lady of the Rosary
Jonah 4:1-11
Luke 11:1-4
Thursday, October 8
Malachi 3:13-20
Luke 11:5-13
Special Intentions of the
St. Ignatius Women’s Council
For An End to Abortion
Deceased Members of the
Benning & Black Families
People of Our Parish
+ Josephine Tronio
Teens of Our Area
7:30 a.m.
9:00 a.m.
+ Jan Lula
+ Peggy Ryan
7:30 a.m.
Word & Eucharist Service
Word & Eucharist Service
Word & Eucharist Service
St. Bruno & Blessed Marie Durocher
9:00 a.m.
Jonah 3:1-10
10:30 a.m.
Luke 10:38-42
7:30 a.m.
9:00 a.m.
Word & Eucharist Service
Word & Eucharist Service
7:30 a.m.
9:00 a.m.
Word & Eucharist Service
Word & Eucharist Service
Friday, October 9
St. Denis & Companions
Joel 1:13-15, 2:1-2
Luke 11:15-26
7:30 a.m.
9:00 a.m.
+ Patrick Mallery
+ Michael Fuscaldo
9:00 a.m.
+ Helen Freeman
28th Sunday Ordinary Time
4:00 p.m.
6:30 p.m.
+ Henry Pellegrino
+ Blanche Zielinski
Sunday, October 11
7:30 a.m.
Saturday, October 10
Joel 4:12-21
Luke 11:15-26
Saturday, October 10
28th Sunday Ordinary Time
Wisdom 7:7-11
Hebrew 4:12-13
Mark 10:17-30
EVENTS
+ Arturo Muria &
+ Consuelo Corregel
9:00 a.m.. People of Our Parish
11:30 a.m. + Erhard Rothe
6:00 p.m. + Evan McIntyre
8:00 a.m.
10:00 a.m.
10:00 a.m.
12:15 p.m.
4:30 p.m.
6:00 p.m.
Boy Scouts Donuts & Coffee - hall
Pre K, K 1, 2, 3,4, 5th Gr. Classes
1st Comm. Parent meeting - hall
Respect Life Service–west parking lot
Confirmation Sessions-h, all rms
Life Teen Night in hall & rooms
9:30 a.m.
7:00 p.m.
7:00 p.m.
7:00 p.m.
7:00 p.m.
7:00 p.m.
Crafts & Seniors in the hall
Boy/Cub Scout Leader Mtg c7,8
Divorce Survival Group c2
RCIA in hall & Chapel
RCIC c1,6
Truth Seekers in Youth House
6:00 p.m.
7:00 p.m.
7:00 p.m.
7:00 p.m.
Girl Scout Leader Mtg c12
Little Rock Bible Study c6
Financial University Meeting in hall
Leadership Teens in Youth House
6:00 a.m. Brothers in Christ in the hall
9:30 a.m. Mothers Morning Out c8
10:00 a.m. Little Rock Bible Study c6
10:00 a.m. Women of Grace c4
6:15 p.m. Children’s Choir in Church
6:30 p.m. 6-8th Gr Classes in Life Center
6:45 p.m. Adult Catechism c1
7:00 p.m. Close to Heart in Evang. Office
9:30 a.m. Mothers Morning Out c8
10:20 a.m. Word in Action c2,3
7:00 p.m. Word in Action c2,3
7:00 p.m. Adult Choir in the Church
6:30 p.m.
7:00 p.m.
7:00 p.m.
7:00 p.m.
7:00 p.m.
8:00 a.m.
10:00 a.m.
10:00 a.m.
10:00 a.m.
Girl Scout Troop 1142 room 7
Girl Scout Troop 1124 room 6
Boy Scouts in rooms 2,3,4
Cub Scouts in rooms 8-12
Edge - Youth House
Adult Choir Retreat in the hall
Altar Server Training in the Church
Divine Mercy c4
Polish School c 7-12
Bloodmobile 8 a.m. - 1 p.m.
8:00 a.m.
10:00 a.m.
6:00 p.m.
KOC Sunday Breakfast in the hall
Pre K, K 1, 2, 3,4, 5th Gr. Classes
Life Teen Night in hall & rooms