Saint Ignatius of Antioch The final victory belongs to the Lord… and
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Saint Ignatius of Antioch The final victory belongs to the Lord… and
The Roman Catholic Church of Saint Ignatius of Antioch June 19, 2016 12th 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. 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. Kevin Molloy, in Residence ext. 208 Deacon Samuel Moschetto ext. 210 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 Fran Morin, Pre-K—8th Grade Katie Napolitano Evangelization and Spirituality 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. 210 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 [email protected] PARISH WEBSITE www.st.ignatius.net Miraculous Medal Devotion: Before 9 a.m. Mass each Wednesday Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament: The final victory belongs to the Lord… and to us! 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 JUNE 19, 2016 Har Megiddo I want to begin by talking about an event that took place when I was a teenager. This was the assassination of president, John F. Kennedy. Now, I know that history has shown that President Kennedy was not all he was made out to be. He was pretty immoral in his private life. Perhaps some of this flowed into his public life. He also made some decisions as president that history has shown had horrible effects on the future of the country. But none of that could be known back on November 22, 1963 when I was a sophomore in high school. For me, and for most of the country, John F. Kennedy was a wonderful, dynamic young man whom we all looked to and admired. He told us to “Ask not what our country could do for us, but ask what we could do for our country.” He met with John Glenn after Glenn became the first American to orbit the world in space, and then said that before 1970 an American would walk on the moon. Neil Armstrong did exactly that in 1969. Besides everything else, John F. Kennedy was a Catholic. He was proud of his faith. When during the election he was asked if the Vatican would run the country or he would, Kennedy responded that he would serve as president of the country. The Vatican would not rule the United States. “But, what if the Pope gave you a direct order?” some reporter asked. “Then I would leave the presidency before I would leave my faith.” I was sold on this man. We all were. And then, suddenly, he was gone. Most people my age can tell you exactly where we were when we first heard the grim news from Dallas. Just like most of us remember exactly where we were when they heard the news of the airplanes striking the twin towers on 9-11. Like on 9-11, when the President was assassinated our nation literally closed shop and went into a long period of mourning. All work stopped. Everyone watched the funeral on TV. Everyone bawled when 4 year old John-John saluted his father’s casket. I am recalling these incidents this week due to a phrase found at the conclusion of the first reading for this Sunday from the Book of the Prophet Zechariah. The reading tells about the coming of the Messiah. It then says that they shall look on him whom they have thrust through and mourn for him as one mourns for an only son. “On that day,” the reading says, “the mourning in Jerusalem shall be as great as the mourning of Hadadrimmon in the plain of Megiddo.” The mourning of Hadadrimmon in the plain of Megiddo. What was that about? What happened is that a great young leader, the hope of the Nation of Judah, was killed. It was worse than the assassination of President Kennedy. For years the Kingdom of Judah had suffered the tyranny of the most wicked king in its history, the terrible King Manassah. Manassah was so bad that some of the ancient recorders of history even refused to mention his name. However, when Manassah died, he was succeeded by his eight year old son, Josiah. Josiah grew up to be completely different from his father. He destroyed all the forms of pagan worship that his father had inflicted upon the people. He put an end to the immorality the people were forced to join. Josiah was good. Josiah was kind. Then, in about the year 609 BC disaster struck. Young King Josiah led the army against the invading Egyptians. On the plains of Megiddo near the city of Hadrimmon, Josiah was killed. And the weeping for Josiah was like the weeping for Kennedy. Overlooking the plains of Megiddo, where Josiah was killed, there is a mountain, Mount Carmel. This mountain is extremely significant, extremely important in the Bible. It was on Mount Carmel that the Prophet Elijah defeated the forces of evil in the battle of the prophets. The Hebrew people believed that a day would come when the forces of good would have the final victory over the forces of evil. A day would come when the forces that gave Elijah victory on Mount Carmel would defeat the forces that destroyed Josiah on the plains of Megiddo. It would be the day when the power of God seen on the mountain, or in Hebrew, Har, would win the final victory of Megiddo. This final battle would be called the battle of Har Megiddo, Armegeddon. 12th Sunday in Ordinary Time Leading this battle would be the Messiah of God. He is the one who will give the final victory of good over evil. "Who do people say that I am?" Jesus asked His disciples. "Some say John the Baptist, some say Elijah or one of the prophet." "Now, who do you say that I am," Jesus asked again, "You are the Messiah of God," Peter replied. Jesus is not just a famous preacher. He is not one of many famous people who have lived. He is wholly different than Buddha or Mohammed. He is unique. He is the Messiah of God, the Son of God. Jesus will conquer, but His conquest will come after His suffering and death. All will look upon the One whom the people of the world have thrust through and mourn for Him. Jesus would not be the only one who would die. His disciples will conquer, but first they will have to follow in their Master steps and lose their lives for His kingdom. We will conquer with Jesus; but first we will have to lose our lives, at least those parts of our lives which would destroy the Life of Christ within us. We have to actively oppose immorality in our country, our families and our lives. This demands real suffering. It means being mocked because we value life over the convenience of abortion. It means being excluded because we are not going to get drunk or take drugs at a party. It means drawing a line so that all our relationships might be wholesome. We have to have an attitude in life that is thoroughly opposed to the mind set of the world. We have to be more concerned with others than with ourselves. We have to put the needs of the poor and the powerless before our own desires. We have to join the Lord in dying for others. It is serious business being a Christian. The Second Battle of Megiddo is being waged even as we speak. We are part of the forces of the mountain, the forces of God. The enemy is the egocentricity of the world that has no need of a Redeemer and has therefore rejected the Work of God. The enemy is fierce. But we go to battle with the Messiah of God as our leader. He is winning. And we are winning. We need to carry on the Battle for Christ. Jesus Christ is calling us to battle. From the top of the mountain, Har, the Lord is calling us to join Him on the plain of Megiddo. Har Megiddo. Armageddon. “Come to Armageddon,” He says. “Come and join the battle of good against evil. Come and fight for the Kingdom of God.” Do not surrender to evil. Do not give up hope. Do not give up the faith. Do not give up. Remember, it is impossible for the new Josiah to lose. The final victory belongs to the Lord.......and to us. Yours in Christ, ALTAR FLOWERS You are invited to make a gift towards our Altar Flowers in memory of, in thanksgiving for, in celebration of or in honor of a person or event. The donation is $50 for the weekend floral arrangements. This dedication will be printed in the bulletin for the requested week. If interested, please come by the Parish Office between 9 - 4 on the weekdays. Lord, grant eternal rest to the souls of our dearly departed, especially for WILLIAM DeMASCIO, MICHAEL ALVAREZ and ALL THE VICTIMS OF LAST WEEK’S SHOOTING IN ORLANDO and for all those we hold in our hearts who have died, may they rest in the arms of God. Page 4 UPCOMING EVENTS First Friday of Adoration & Benediction “Before beginning to pray and while praying before the Blessed Sacrament, let your interior glance rest on the One who is there and should you be distracted, renew your glance. Keep reminding yourself that Jesus is looking at you and you are looking at Him.” (St. Teresa of Avila) Sr. Briege McKenna, OSC, the world renowned missionary and faith healer who gave us our Lenten Mission, reminded us that Jesus in the Tabernacle, in the Sacred Host, is not a dead person but a real person, the Risen Jesus, His real humanity and His real divinity as the Second Person of the Blessed Trinity. What an awesome gift we have as Christians called to be Catholic (universal). While we can pray to Jesus anytime and anywhere, the only place we encounter Jesus in His humanity and divinity, His personhood is at Mass or in prayer before the Tabernacle or during Exposition of the Sacred Host. Sr. Briege, in her book, “Miracles Do Happen” spends three hours a day praying before the Sacred Host exposed in her convent tabernacle. In her book, she says: “When I go to the chapel, I spend time praising God. I find in my own prayer time, that praise brings me out of my distractions of everyday life and helps me to open up to the Spirit. Then I just sit there and talk with Jesus. The first thing a person does when speaking to another person is to look at him. St. Teresa, in speaking of recognizing the Lord’s Presence said the failure to recognize that someone is there, that God is there, lies in the root of all our problems in prayer. We will do with Him what we expect others to do when they speak to us—to look at Him.” Very few prayerful Catholics can spend three hours in prayer as Sr. Briege but we all can spend one hour each month at First Friday Adoration in our Chapel to come and “Look At Him” in the Sacred Host and talk to Jesus, (prayer is a conversation between two friends), pray the rosary, listen to Him in Spirit of His everlasting Word in the Gospels. Come visit Jesus this July 1st from 9:30 a.m. ending at 9 p.m. with Benediction in our Chapel. What a wonderful way to begin the Fourth of July weekend. Scripture & a Slice Peters Pence Collection Join our Edge Middle School Youth Ministry at Sunset Beach for some Scripture and a Slice of Pizza! Tuesday, June 21st from 5-8 p.m. For more details contact Jen McIlveen at 727-492-8652. The weekend of June 26th, our diocese will take up the Peter’s Pence Collection. The Holy Father uses these funds to carry out his charitable works around the world. The proceeds benefit the most disadvantaged: victims of war, oppression, and disasters. Join our Holy Father as a witness of charity to those who are suffering. UPCOMING EVENTS Happy Father’s Day A Father’s Day Prayer Pope John XXIII Saint Joseph, Guardian of Jesus, you passed your life in loving fulfillment of duty. You supported the holy family of Nazareth with the work of your hands. Kindly protect those who trustingly come to you. You know their aspirations, their hardships, their hopes. They look to you because they know you will understand and protect them. Assure those you protect that they do not labour alone. Teach them to find Jesus near them and to watch over Him faithfully as you have done. Amen. Page 5 Crafts & Rosary Makers Join in on Monday mornings from 9:30 a.m.—12 noon in the hall. This Month’s Food Drive Our next Food Collection for our Community Life Ministry will be June 25th & 26th Place non-perishable food items in the containers in the Church. Some suggested items: CANNED MEATS, FRUIT, VEGETABLES, BEANS, CEREAL, COFFEE, TEA, MACARONI, SPAGHETTIO SAUCE, RICE, INSTANT POTATOES, PEANUT BUTTER & JELLY Financial donations welcome. “Whatever you do for the least of your brothers you do for me” Spanish Mass beginning August 27th! Help get the word out to our Spanish speaking neighbors. Beginning on August 27th we will have a Spanish Mass on Saturday evenings at 7 p.m. in our Fr. John LaTondress Chapel. Misa en español todos los sábados a las 7 p.m. en la Fr. John La Tondress Chapel a partir 27 de agosto. Para información 727-934-4163 [email protected] If you are interested in helping with the Spanish Mass please contact Fr. Brian at 937-4050 ext. 207 Page 6 MINISTRY SPOTLIGHT June’s Ministry Spotlight Our Men & Women’s Groups of St. Ignatius These groups help support our parish in a variety of ways. The Women’s Council All women of the parish are invited to join in on Monthly Lunches, Guest Speakers, Fall Craft Bazar, Valentine Card & Game Party, Retreats and much more. The Women’s Council Mission Statement: To support and nurture the women of St. Ignatius Parish in Spiritual, educational and social endeavors. For more information please contact Patti, W.C. President, at 727-938-8510. The Knights of Columbus Our Knights are Catholic men, 18 years of age and older, who are committed to making our community a better place, while supporting our Parish. Imagine being part of an organization that fills your heart and your mind with the joy of giving to others and the feeling that comes with making a difference. For more information please contact the Grand Knight, Joe Gerek at 727-935-4216. Brothers in Christ Our group meets every Wednesday at 6:00 a.m. in the hall. All men of the parish are invited to attend weekly sessions and delve deeper into a relationship with Jesus Christ through the Church He founded. Come explore the wonders of the Catholic faith in a fresh new way. Coffee & Donuts are served. For more information contact: Jim Edmiston: 727-642-9555 or Geoff Kirby: 813-728-2082 AROUND THE DIOCESE Lay Carmelites Plea for Volunteers As Carmelites we live our life of allegiance to Jesus Christ and to serve Him faithfully with a pure heart and a clear conscience through a commitment to seek the face of the living God, through prayer, through fraternity, and through service. These three fundamental elements of the charism are not distinct and unrelated values, but closely interwoven.” If the above quote describes a life you are longing for, we invite you to “Come and See” for yourself at one of our meetings. For dates, times and more information contact: Barbara Westcott – 727-842-5058 or Pat Mermelstein – 727-862-6138 Foundations of Life Pregnancy Center needs you! Please consider serving God by helping pregnant women and families in need and by protecting our most precious preborn infants. We need: Client Advocates, Office Assistants, Fundraising, Ultrasound Nurses or Technicians. (Nurses can also be trained to provide ultrasound). For more information: Diane Pecchie727-550-4236 or at [email protected] DOSP Catholic Charities Ministry MINISTRY NEWS Caritas Flowers… distributed this week at Florida Hospital North Pinellas by Caritas Volunteers were donated by Anne Morocco wishing all the dads of our parish a Happy Father’s Day! Page 7 Welcome Inactive Catholics We welcome any Catholics who have been inactive in the practice of their Faith, for any reason, to open-end meetings on Wednesdays at 7 p.m. in classroom 6. Plenty of opportunities for discussions. If you know someone you think might be interested in coming, just invite them. St. Ignatius Early Childhood Center… Farewell to Our VPK class that is moving on to Kindergarten. ECC would like to wish all our families a safe and happy summer. School resumes August 10th! Ages 2-5 & Free VPK Call 937-5427 Pick up applications for next year in the parish office and/or schedule a tour. Stop by the school and see what makes our early childhood center outstanding! Page 8 PARISH NEWS JANITORIAL POSITION PART-TIME We are seeking an experienced part time Janitorial worker for morning duty four days a week (which will include Sunday) with the ability to work flexible shifts as needed. Qualified applicants must have general knowledge and experience in facility cleaning and standards; be able to operate cleaning equipment and have the physical capability of lifting up to 50 lbs. Must have a friendly attitude, able to identify, repair and supply needs and communicate and coordinate completion of projects/requests with other departmental staff. Must have good communication skills and be a self-starter. Position requires an active driver’s license, ability to read and write English, successful completion of level 2 background screening and attend a Safe Environment training. Please submit a cover letter, resume and a list of three professional references to: Ron Appel, Parish Business Manager, 715 E Orange St, Tarpon Springs FL 34689 Fax: 727-943-0676 Email: [email protected] Bethany Shoppe Summer Hours: Open every third Sunday for June, July & August from 8:30 a.m.—11:30 a.m. Regular hours will resume on Sundays and Tuesdays beginning September 11th. Autism Support Group A diagnosis of autism for a family member becomes a walk in faith, a journey supported by the Lord. Mike Laverty, a 20 year parishioner, is seeking to form a support group for families in our parish who face the challenges of this disorder. As a parent of a 16 year old son with autism, Mike has conducted extensive research in autism and earned a doctorate to better learn how to recognize the hidden blessings of these children. Please call Mike at 727-992-5111 or email at either [email protected] or [email protected] if you are interested in attending a meeting. We will meet the second Tuesday of each month beginning September 13th in classroom 2. Polo Shirts & T–Shirts with our St. Ignatius Crest on the Pockets are now available! White or Light Blue 100% Polyester T– shirt sizes XS-XL $15 XXLG $18 Men and Women Polo Shirts S-XLG $25 2X $26.50 3X $27.50 (up to 5x) Place your orders with Edmar Outfitters 727-937-5412 740 N Pinellas Ave Tarpon Springs, 34689 [email protected] Cash, check or credit card accepted. Pick up at the store or $5.95 Shipping & Handling per shirt. Delivery 7-10 business days from receipt of order. 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. DATE MASS INTENTIONS Saturday, June 18 4:00 p.m. 6:30 p.m.. Sunday, June 19 7:30 a.m. 9:00 a.m.. 11:30 a.m. 6:00 p.m. 12th Sunday Ordinary Time Zechariah 12:10-11,13:1 Galatians 3:26-29 Luke 9:18-24 EVENTS + David Witeck + Agnes Bruno + John Landis Hess For the People of Our Parish + Beth Janick Seman + Charles Randolph 6:00 p.m. Life Teen Night in the hall Monday, June 20 2 Kings 17:5-18 Matthew 7:1-5 7:30 a.m. 9:00 a.m. + Judith Jankowski + Jackie King Vacation Bible School c6 –10 & hall Tuesday, June 21 St. Aloysius Gonzaga 2 Kings 19-9-36 Matthew 7:6-14 7:30 a.m. 9:00 a.m. 10:30 a.m. + Jude Kenny + M. Elayne Shaffer + Martin Lodovico Vacation Bible School c6 –10 & hall 5:00 p.m. Edge Scripture & a Slice- Sunset Beach \ Wednesday, June 22 Sts. Paulinus, St. John Fisher & St. Thomas More 2 Kings 22:8– 23:1-3 Matthew 67:15-20 7:30 a.m. Thursday, June 23 2 Kings 24:8-17 Matthew 7:21-29 7:30 a.m. 9:00 a.m. Vocations to the Priesthood & Religious Life + Edward & Marguerite Junge 9:00 a.m. Special Intentions of Laura Margarella + Kathleen L’Abbate 7:30 a.m. 9:00 a.m. + Sheila Gracy + Fred Dulac Saturday, June 25 Lamentations 2:2-19 Matthew 8:5-17 9:00 a.m. For An End to Abortions Saturday, June 25 4:00 p.m. 6:30 p.m.. + Richard Kloczko + Barrry Harper Friday, June 24 Nativity of St. John the Baptist Isaiah 49:1-6 Acts 13:22-26 Luke 1:57-80 Sunday, June 26 13th Sunday Ordinary Time 1 Kings 19:16-21 Galatians 5:1-18 Luke 9:51-62 7:30 a.m. 9:00 a.m.. 11:30 a.m. 6:00 p.m. ...www.St.Ignatius.net 7:00 p.m. Inactive Catholics Meeting c2 Vacation Bible School c6 –10 & hall Vacation Bible School c6 –10 & hall 7:00 p.m. Boy Scouts c2-4 Food Pantry Drive this Weekend + Olive Ransier For the People of Our Parish + Patricia Wiater + Tony & Carol Griffith Don’t Miss an Event! Vacation Bible School c6 –10 & hall 6:00 p.m. Life Teen Night in the hall Keep in Touch! myParishapp Facebook
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