Reverend Wayne C. Genereux, 1600-54th AVENUE SOUTH ~ ST. PETERSBURG, FLORIDA Pastor 33712 Msgr.Anton Dechering Phone: ( 727) 867-3663 ~ Fax: (727) 864-2679) PastorEmeritus (Retired) WEB SITE: http://btsp.org Office Hrs M-F 9 AM - 4 PM Closed for Lunch Noon to 1 PM Deacon Lionel Roberts Deacon Bill Lovelace Sister JeanBarrett,O.S.F.
Saturday: 4:00 PM Vigil Sunday:8:00, 9:30, 11:30 AM Holy Days: 7:30 AM: 9:00 AM & 7:00 PM Weekdays: 7:30 AM Mon.- Fri .
Saturdays 3:00-3:30 PM or by Appointment
Baptism Please call Eileen Plasse in the Parish Office for information on a Pre- Baptism Class before Norman Rockwell scheduling a Baptism. Love one another as I have loved you, Matrimony Please call the Parish that you also love one another. By Office for an appointment this all will know that you are my with a parish priest before setting a date. Every disciples, if you have love for one Diocese in Florida requires at least six months another. John 13:34-35 preparation before marriage. Blessed Trinity Catholic Church ~ 2 ~ April 24, 2016
Thoughts Worth Sharing By Father Wayne C. Genereux, Pastor
Dear Friends in Christ,
French Diplomat to be Pope’s Representative in U.S.
French Archbishop Christophe Pierre, who has served as apostolic nuncio to Mexico will be Pope Francis’ new representative in the United States.
Archbishop Pierre succeeds Archbishop Carlo Maria Vigano, who has served in the position since 2011 and reached the retirement age of 75 in January.
Born in France in 1946, Archbishop Pierre was ordained a priest of the Archdiocese of Rennes in 1970. He also served as apostolic nuncio to Haiti from 1995 to 1999 and Uganda from 1999 to 2007.
Reporting on the appointment, which has been rumored for some time, America magazine called Archbishop Pierre “one of the Holy See’s most distinguished and respected diplomats.”
“He comes to Washington, DC as an experienced diplomat, with firsthand knowledge of the dramatic plights of migrants from Central America and Mexico to the United States, and will be able to give voice to Pope Francis’ concern for them,” the magazine noted. Reported by Aleteia, John Burger, Writer.
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(Continued from Page 2) First Communion May 1, 9:30 a.m. Mass I am very happy to announce that Caroline DiDonna, Gavin Gardner, and Reece Russo will make their First Communion on May 1, at our 9:30 a.m. Mass. I will celebrate the Mass and Deacon William Lovelace who has volunteered the past two years to serve as our Faith Formation Director will give the homily. He will begin his 3rd year as director in September. I recently met briefly with Caroline, Gavin, and Reece after the 9:30 a.m. Mass last week and they were very excited about their First Communion. This is a very special time for them and their family. Please keep them in your prayers.
Thank You Deacon Bill For the past two years Deacon Bill Lovelace has volunteered to serve as Director of our Faith Formation. He has given generously of his talents, which are considerable, to this parish, as well as his home parish in Connecticut. He has been so helpful to us, and does an excellent job. He is also a great homilist. We are lucky to have him and his wife Melayna who sings in the Choir. Both will be returning for the summer to Connecticut shortly after First Communion and will be back in September. Kind personal regards,
Father Wayne C. Genereux, Pastor
MINISTRY TO THE HOMEBOUND iscover more treasures of the faith! Go to the DBlessed Trinity website at btsp.org. In the Many parishioners, aged or ill, menu bar click on Symbolon tab. Scroll to the are no longer able to be present bottom of the page and click on the register image. at Mass and are grateful for the Use Parishioner Code: 018a 0 weekly gift of the Eucharist and the caring presence of the Ministers. GRIEF SUPPORT Ministers are sent forth following the 8 and 9:30 GROUP AM Mass and are a positive link between the worship community and those whom they visit. Our Parish is present for those Please pray to discern if this rewarding ministry whose loved ones have died. of service, (one that offers strength and hope to the Hope is provided through a homebound) is calling you. sharing of group support, Training will be provided and you would only understanding and friendship. Next support group is serve once every four or five weeks. If interested, th Thursday, May 5 at 10 a.m. Please contact Sr. Jean for please contact Sr. Jean, 867-3663, ext. 303. further information at (727) 867-3663, Ext. 303. Blessed Trinity Catholic Church ~ 4 ~ April 24, 2016
Today - April 24 Sat., April 23 11:00 a.m. - Confirmation Class - FCC 11:00 a.m. - Faith Formation 4:00 p.m. Kenneth Leininger (dec) 11:00 a.m. - First Communion Class - Rm 4 Sun., April 24 8:00 p.m. - AA, Rm 4 8:00 a.m. Catherine Frulio Olsen (dec) Tuesday - April 26 9:30 a.m. Blessed Trinity Parishioners 7:00 p.m. - Prayer Group, FFC Wednesday - April 27 11:30 a.m. Eileen Shery (dec) 6:00 p.m. Choir - Music Room Mon., April 25 Thursday - April 28 ` 7:30 a.m. Mary Christ (dec) 2:00 p.m. - SHARE - Rm 4 Saturday - April 30 Tues., April 26 9:00 a.m. - First Communion Retreat 7:30 a.m. Mary O’Driscoll MacFarlane (dec) 7:00 p.m. - Women’s AA, Rm 4 Wed., April 27 7:30 a.m. Frank Frallicciardi (dec) Thurs., April 28 7:30 a.m. Antoinette & Leonard Rinaldi (dec) Fri., April 29 Calling ALL Graduates! 7:30 a.m. John McCarthy (dec) We will be celebrating our Parish's graduates at the Sat., April 30 9:30 Mass on June 5th. If you or your son 9:00 a.m. Jack McMullan (dec) or daughter will be graduating from 8th 4:00 p.m. Christopher Tatzer (dec) Grade, High School, College, or receiving a post graduate degree we would like to Sun., May 1 recognize your achievements. Please call 8:00 a.m. William H. Fox (dec) the Parish Office (727-867-3663) and let us 9:30 a.m. Blessed Trinity Parishioners know the graduate's name, grade graduating from, 11:30 a.m. David Post (dec) school going to next, and any Special Honors or
“I give you a new commandment: Love one another. As I have loved you, so should you love one another.” of St. Petersburg ~ John 13:34 It is easy to love someone when they love us back. PRAYER BREAKFAST However, it takes courage to love someone when we feel Saturday, May 14 unappreciated, used, or that our opinion doesn’t matter. 9 a.m. to Noon It takes courage to “love my neighbor” when they may Bayou Club at Bardmoor be someone I don’t like, someone I don’t know, or 7979 Bayou Club Blvd., Largo someone who doesn’t look like me. Tickets ~ $16 each Blessed Trinity ~ April 17 nvite your mother, grandmother, aunt, sister, niece, Offertory $ 8,634.50 Igranddaughter or your favorite friend to join you at Offertory mailed-in 1,225.00 this prayer breakfast. Building Fund 155.00 Our speaker is author, Arleen Spenceley. Come hear Donuts 59.00 her story of love shared. Gift Shop 240.00 Send a check payable to ‘Magnificat’ to Cathy APA Loose Cash 259.00 Schwartz, 5444 44th Ave N., St. Petersburg, FL 33709. Total $10,572.50 Payment for reservations must be received by May 7. Please include your phone number and email on check. Thank You for Your Generosity! Tickets will not be mailed; your name will be at the door. Blessed Trinity Catholic Church ~ 5 ~ April 24, 2016 Blessed Trinity Catholic Church Your Blessed Trinity April 24, 2016
Post Abortion Healing F������ H������ C����� Project Rachel Host Families Needed Project Rachel allows you, in a caring and hopeful context, to move toward reconciliation – with yourself, your unborn child, your family, your Church, and your God. Next Rachel’s Vineyard Retreats: June 24-26, 2016 (English), Aug. 19-21, 2016 (Spanish). Call Project Rachel- English Students from Germany will spend three weeks in (813-924-4173), Spanish Florida, July 21—August 11. The students will attend (813-500-9785). Monthly English Classes at Blessed Trinity in the morning and in support groups taking place the afternoon they tour the state or enjoy the beaches with around the diocese for both their German chaperones. men and women who have Host families are needed in the vicinity of Blessed been impacted by an abortion Trinity. A private chartered bus transports the students decision. [email protected] to and from the host family’s home Monday through www.rachelsvineyard.org Saturday. Families are given compensation of $550 per student for opening their home and feeding them during the three weeks. Families may qualify for two students. VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL 2016 If you have any questions or wish to apply to be a host June 27th - July 1st family please call Eileen Plasse at the parish office (727-867-3663) or by cell (727-458-5774). Daily 8:30 - 11:30 a.m. For Grades Pre-K ~ 5th Grade St. John Vianney School has cordially invited the children of Blessed Trinity to attend their annual Vacation Bible School this coming summer. Information available in the Blessed Trinity parish office. For more information and a registration packet, please contract Michelle Timm, VBS Director at: [email protected]. Or call Miss Timm at 727-543-541.
The “Reaching Out” Quilt The “Reaching Out” Quilt shows the outline of the hands of juveniles incarcerated at the Orient Road Jail in Tampa. ummer Adventure opportunities at Good Counsel Camp, Their achievements include receiving their General SFloral City, Florida, owned and operated by the Catholic Education Diplomas, mentoring in math, writing, science, Diocese of St. Petersburg. This is a co-ed residential camp reading. for ages 7-15 offering one and two week sessions. Brochures The Diocesan Prison Ministry Success & are available in the parish office or can be requested by Empowerment Program, (brainchild of volunteer Elena contacting the camp at 4301 W. Homosassa Trail, Lecanto, Zerfas), goes far beyond the regular educational system by FL 34461, or calling (352) 270-8831, or email: providing life skills, art work and tutoring. For many of [email protected], or visit our website at these juveniles, this was the first time they had ever been GoodCounselCamp.org. involved with ‘reaching out’ for something positive. Blessed Trinity Catholic Church April 24, 2016
Alberson, Michelle Grimberg, Carol Meade, Robinson Seitz, Rose Marie Thore, Isabelle Arasa, John Hamilton, Tom Merchant, Geraldine Sharp, Jennett Thompson, Sue Barrett, John Hawkins, Barbara Mesick, Phil & Sheridan, Samantha Timm, Carol Nancy Heffern, Vinnie Barrimond, Raphael Meyer, Bob & Smith, Anita Truby, Ernest Beckman, Fred Hoyle, David Genevieve St. Pierre, Rick Watson, Doug & Claire Beekman, Connie Huff, Walter & Mitchell, Stella Stankiewicz, Cy Wilson, Dolores Bland, Bob Carole Miville, Marilyn Bogensberger, Rosemary Ianello, Guy Murdock, Cheryl & Steinheimer, Dorothy Weltman, Dolly Brown, Bob & Beverly Irvin, Victoria Evan Stumph, Donald & Zellers, Rosemarie Neumann, Janet Brown, Dorothy Joustra, Carolyn Judy O’Hare Carol Browning, Bob Joustra, Tim Palumbo, Al Carey, Sam Mary Joyner & Sons Pezzulo, Irene Please notify the parish office when you or a Christ, Kathryn Kantowicz, Jan Privitera, Sandy family member enters the hospital. Hospitals, Crader, Edward King, Kathy Reed, Edward, Jr. due to confidentiality laws, can no longer Dawson, Anthony Peter Kumick, Amelia inform us when a parishioner is admitted. We Remp, Al Deuel, Fred Kuruzovich, John would love to add you to our Prayer List For Reyes,Nila Doyle, Francis Lanier, Carolyn the Sick. Rixon, Juliane Espinet, Brigette Lester, Lynne Romani, Angelo & Fazio, Mary & Frank Lyons, Laura Marlene f it were given a man to see virtue’s reward in the next life, he would occupy his Feehan, Joe Mark, Jacqueline Rosa, José & Nina I intellect,memory and will in nothing but Forbes, Monica & Thomas Mays, Linda Ryall, Edith good works - careless of danger or fatigue Frallicciardi, Adele McCall, Barbara Sanders, Marilyn ~ St. Catherine of Genoa (1447-1510) Graeme, Mary McManus, Elly Schillaci, Peter