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Msgr. A. Pellegrino, Pastor The Roman Church of 715 E Orange Street Tarpon Springs, Florida 34689

Saint Ignatius of Mass Schedule: Saturday…….4:00 and 6:30 p.m. “I am the wheat of God. I must become the pure bread of Christ.” St. Ignatius of Antioch (Fulfills Sunday Obligation) Sunday……...7:30, 9:00, 11:30 a.m. and 6:00 p.m. Life Teen September 1, 2019 22nd Sunday in Ordinary Time Weekdays…..7:00 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 [email protected] Rev. Kyle Bell, Parochial Vicar ext. 207 [email protected] Rev. Kevin Molloy, in Residence ext. 208 [email protected] Moschetto ext. 224 Deacon John Edgerton ext. 224 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 Brandon Vennink, Music Director ext. 206

FAITH FORMATION Rev. Kyle Bell, Parochial Vicar ext. 207 [email protected] 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. 250

Samantha Trapp, Edge ext. 250 EARLY CHILDHOOD CENTER Sharon Nease, Director ext. 225

GUARDIAN ANGELS SCHOOL 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: “Lord, I am not worthy that you should enter under my roof, Before 9 a.m. Mass each Wednesday but only say the word and my soul shall be healed.” Adoration of the Blessed : We are not looking for the best seats in the banquet. Thursdays after 9 a.m. Mass until 10:15 a.m. We are humbled that we have been invited to the meal. First Friday of the Month 9:30 a.m. until 9 p.m.

We end the Eucharistic Prayer of the Mass Baptism: Please call the Parish Office with the proclamation of where all glory and honor belong: : Please call the Parish Office through Him and with Him and in Him, at least 6 months in advance. O God almighty Father, in the unity of the Holy Spirit, Holy Orders: Please call all glory and honor are yours forever and ever. Rev. Chuck Dornquast at 345-3338

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Humility

Today’s readings call us to consider the topic of humility. Humility is a virtue we all struggle to obtain. Its opposite, pride, is the fundamental flaw of all human beings. Consider the beginning of Genesis and the story of the first sin. There is a far deeper element to the story of original sin than the mere decision of and Eve to eat the forbidden fruit. This was the fruit of the tree of knowledge of good and evil. If they ate this fruit they would experience evil. But Adam and Eve decided that they were not going to be told what to do or not do by God. The serpent said to them, “Eat this and you will be like God.” He appealed to their pride. They didn’t eat the apple because they were hungry and there was nothing else to eat. They ate the apple because they decided that they did not need God. The original sin of mankind was disobedience occasioned by pride.

We have to make war on our own pride. When we think about it, all of our sins are rooted in our own pride. There is that “nobody is going to tell me what to do,” element of every sin, the expression of pride. “You gotta problem with that?” the sinner says, be he or she a bully, an adulterer, or what have you. They are really not just saying that to their victims or to society; they are saying that to God.

Pride manifests itself when we are concerned about our status in this or that group, at work, in the neighborhood, at school, etc. Sometimes we ask in exasperation, “Who does he think he’s talking to?” Well, who do we think that we are? We forget that we are nothing without God, and everything only because of God.

We need humility. We need people of humility to show us how to live in proper relationship to God. We have been given many great examples. St. Teresa of Calcuttta was certainly a humble little lady who was a giant before God. She knew what God had called her to do, and was not concerned what people said about her. St. John Paul II was a kind man who did not think so highly about himself that he would not sit on a stage during the entertainments and laugh with the young people.

We have particularly been blessed with the experience of our present Holy Father, Francis, who is a man of humility. He knows his position before God is and, as we have learned, he protects his office, refusing to let others run the Church around him. Many and cardinals are still licking their wounds after attempting to circumvent . He protects the papacy, but when it comes to himself as the Pope, he is extremely humble.

Priests and bishops who are sent to work in used to see the Holy Father rather infrequently, only if they were needed to present something directly to the Pope regarding their ministry. The Holy Father’s rooms were in the Apostolic Palace. His meals were taken there. Well, that was all before Pope Francis. Pope Francis doesn’t live in the Apostolic Palace. He lives with the priests working in the Vatican. His apartment is one of the rooms available for any of the Vatican . He takes his meals as one of the many who line up for the buffet. Can you imagine being on line for lunch, turning around, and there is the Pope on line behind you? That is exactly what is happening most days in the Vatican. When it comes to himself,

Twenty-Second Sunday in Ordinary Time

Pope Francis is a humble man before the Lord. After he became Pope, a reporter asked him, “Who is Jorge Bergoglio?” The Pope responded, “A sinner.” He knows that who we are before the Lord is due to the Lord’s grace and mercy, not due to our own innate qualities.

Who are you, who am I before the Lord? We are sinners in continual need of God’s mercy. The words that we speak immediately before communion are not just a prayer formula, but an expression of who we are: “Lord, I am not worthy that you should enter under my roof, but only say the word and my soul shall be healed.” We are not looking for the best seats in the banquet hall of the Lord. We are humbled that we have been invited to the meal.

We end the Eucharistic Prayer of the Mass with the proclamation of where all glory and honor belong: through Him and with Him and in Him, O God almighty Father, in the unity of the Holy Spirit, all glory and honor are yours forever and ever.

The prophet wrote, in Micah 6:8, “You have been told, O Man what the Lord requires of you: only to do right, to love goodness, and to walk humbly with your God.” We don’t need to be full of ourselves. We can fight off the pride that ruins our lives. We can be humble.

Perhaps sometimes, you feel, perhaps sometimes, I feel, “I am not good enough--not good enough as a husband or wife, as a parent, as a priest, whatever.” When we feel this way, we are right, and we are wrong. By ourselves, we are never good enough. That would be pride. But we are not by ourselves. We have the Lord. Or, better, He has us. And it is the Lord who makes us good enough, good enough to do the work of His Kingdom.

We pray today for the courage to embrace our true dignity and walk humbly with our God.

Yours in Christ,

Every year our parish welcomes Fr Gregory Ogbenika, and now we must bid farewell yet again. Fr Gregory is a valued member of our faith family, with his insightful preaching, compassionate heart, and - yes - his singing! He will be greatly missed! Thank you, Fr Gregory, and know that you are in our prayers until you return to us again!

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Dear Partners in Faith and Education,

Partners in Faith and Education program partners business, industry, civic and church organizations with our school in a financial function. The monies received will be used in our classrooms for educational materials and for the continuing education of our staff.

Another way of donating is our scholarship program, which is a continuing fund to be used by families in need of financial aid. Simply complete the attached form and the donation amount of your choice and it will be used for needed scholarship. Note that these types of donations are eligible for matching gift monies through many of our partners’ places of employment.

Our goal is to have a quick turnaround from our partners so that we can give our teachers the opportunity to utilize funds early in the school year. If we can provide any further information about these worthwhile programs, please contact the school at (727) 937-5427.

God bless you for your generosity. Our children benefit a great deal from these particular programs, and I am confident you’ll want to be a part of their enhanced learning. With the promise of our prayers and best wishes for the year, we remain,

Your Partners in Faith and Education,

Sharon Nease Monsignor Joseph Pellegrino Administrator Parish Pastor

Donor Name ______Phone # ______Address:______What is your affiliation with the school?______

Please indicate your choice of Partners in Education or Scholarship Program. Education Program Scholarship Program ___$50 ___$50 ___$100 ___$100 ___$150 ___$150 ___Other ___Other

Thank you for your donation. As a nonprofit organization, contributions to the school are tax deductible.

Please Make Checks Payable to: St. Ignatius ECC Mail to: St. Ignatius of Antioch Church Attn: ECC Partners in Faith and Education Program 725 E Orange St. Tarpon Springs, FL 34689

“Catholic Schools: Where Faith and Knowledge Meet”

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Faith Formation Open House/Classes Begin: Sunday, September 8th - 1st Communion Open House in hall at 10 a.m.

Tuesday, September 10th & Wednesday, September 11th - 8th Grade Open House in hall at 6:30 p.m.

Sunday, September 15th - Pre K—5th Grade Open House in hall at 10 a.m.

Tuesday, September 17th & Wednesday, September 18th - 6th & 7th Grade Open House in hall at 6:30 p.m.

Life Teen Edge

Life Nights Our grades 6-8 ministry, Every Sunday our Life Teen EDGE, group meets for a night filled is a dynamic middle school with food and friends. youth ministry program designed to meet We get to do this with Jesus the education, spiritual, and social needs of in our presence!! middle school youth. The ministry provides an opportunity We explore our Faith, Life, and being to grow in faith by developing a meaningful the Sons and Daughters of God. relationship with Jesus through EDGE Nights Join us at our 6 p.m. Life Teen Mass and and social activities. then for our exciting Life Night!!! It is about making a difference in their hearts and For more information our empowering them to seek Christ on their own. Youth Ministry Director Bart at ext. 250 All Middle School Youth are Invited! Join us This Thursday at 6:30 p.m. in the Hall! Meet up with your fellow teens for a night filled Server Training with snacks, Jesus, and a fun time. Have you ever Mom’s Morning Out considered becoming an Altar Server? Need a Morning Break? Open to all in Wednesdays & Thursdays grades 4 and up, in Life Center’s room 8 from 9:30-11:30 a.m. who have $10 per visit or 6 for $50. made their First Holy Communion. Ages 1 and walking to 36 months. Need only 1 training session to serve. Our next training is Sunday, September 15th at 1:30 p.m. in the Church.

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The Parish Offices & Early Childhood Center First Adult Choir Rehearsal will be closed September 2nd this Thursday at 7 p.m. in observance of Labor Day. What we don’t need: People with beautiful voices, We will resume regular hours on who read music, look good, and have lots of time. Tuesday, September 3rd. What we do need: People who try hard, love learning, enjoy serving and who need Jesus in their busy lives. If you enjoy music, learning about the Liturgy, Brothers in Christ praying and being part of a fun, family-oriented group, please pray to see if God is calling you to be a part of All men of the parish are invited on our music ministry. If you don’t get an immediate Wednesdays at 6 a.m. answer from God, call the Music Director, Brandon, in the hall. at 937-4050 ext. 206 or email at [email protected] For more info contact Geoff at 813-728-2082. First Friday Adoration Patriotic Rosary FLESH OF MY FLESH; MARY MOTHER OF THE Join in praying the Patriotic Rosary St. Augustine wrote, “Jesus took his flesh On Wednesday mornings from the flesh of Mary.” We know then that after the 9 a.m. Mass. united to the Divinity in the Eucharist there is Jesus’ Risen Body and Blood taken from the body and Blood of the Mary.

Comeback Catholics St. wrote, “the flesh of Jesus is the material flesh of Mary, the blood of Jesus is the

Been away from the Church? maternal blood of Mary. Therefore it will never be possible to separate Jesus from Mary.” Come join us in the Life Center Office on the first Mary, then and now, always points to the humanity of Wednesday Jesus, formed in and through her and nurtured by her. In of each month at 7 p.m. the , she also prays with Jesus, waiting for that first Pentecost. By now we can see that Mary is Or call Terri at 727-773-5004 or make an our Mother, that Jesus on the Cross gave to the Apostle appointment at [email protected] John and us; saying “Behold your mother.’

When we look at the Wedding Feast at Cana, it was Mother Deacon Sam’s Class Mary who asked her Son to help the wedding couple who had run out of wine . Jesus started to protest that it was not the time for “His hour” to reveal His divinity. Being a The Bible Time Line Continues - Jewish Mother, who cares for not only her own relatives but all neighbors, Mary simply says to the head waiter, The Word In Action Group will continue their study of “Do what He tells you to do.” With that, 187 gallons of the “Bible Time Line”, a Narrative reading and water became a special blessing especially for those who study of the Testaments. This is the second half of the bring Mary into the Sacrament of Holy Matrimony, the Journey through the Bible and will complete our study. Sacrament of the Propagation of the Family.

Classes begin September 5th thru November 21st. On First Friday, September 6th, we will joyfully expose All classes will be held on Thursday mornings, the Sacred Host of our Risen Lord in the Monstrance. in rooms 2 & 3, at 10:30 a.m. and will be repeated on Let us ask our Mother Mary to help us grow closer to Thursday evenings, in room 9, at 6:30 p.m. her Son by signing the Adoration Book. You may chose to attend either session. Adoration begins in our Chapel from 9:30 a.m. and All are invited. ends with Benediction of Jesus at 9 p.m.

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Lay Carmelite Community Book Club

You may have a calling to the Our Book Club style discussion group Third Order of Carmel continues... if you long to Share your thoughts of the book “taste in your heart and with others on Tuesday mornings, experience in your mind the (no class on Sept 3rd), Sept 10th, 17th presence of God, even in this life.” at 10 a.m -12 p.m. in classroom 7. Our Lady Queen of Carmel Lay Carmelite Questions? Contact Terri at 727-773-5004. Community meets in room 6 on the first Saturday of each month, after attending the 9 a.m. Mass. If you would like to learn more about Divine Mercy Cenacle the Lay Carmelites, please contact Barbara Westcott at [email protected] Join every second Saturday or 727-250-2270. of each month at 10 a.m. in room 4. We invite ALL to join us in New Beginnings our faith journey. The next meeting of our parish bereavement support group is Women’s Council Saturday, September 7th at 10 a.m. in the hall. Ever thought of joining other women Peggy Grosz, BSN, NPA of our parish to grow spiritually while will be the speaker. supporting the Ministries of our parish? All are welcome. Our Women’s Council is involved in many activities: Morning of Reflection, Annual Retreat, Rosary Makers Guest Speakers, Monthly Mass & Rosary, May Crowning and Fundraisers, just to name a few. Rosary Makers resume Our meetings are on the third Thursday of each Monday, September 9th and meet month—September thru May—at 11:30 a.m. every Monday morning See future bulletins for more information. from 9:30 a.m. - noon in the hall. Please contact the parish office for more info. All are Welcome to join in. Rite of Initiation Knights of Columbus The principles of the Knights of Columbus are Charity—Fraternalism—Unity—Patriotism. All Catholic men are encouraged to join. Becoming a Knight of Columbus can transform your If you're interested in becoming Catholic, you are life. As a Knight, you have the opportunity

invited to our to support our Parish, give back to your community, Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults. and grow in your faith. We meet Monday evenings at 7 p.m. in the General Meetings are held the third Thursday of Office of Evangelization in the Life Center each month at 7 p.m. in the hall.

or contact Joshua Join us and Make A Difference! at 727-937-4050 ext. 224or [email protected]

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American Flags Bethany Shop

If you have received an American Flag Regular Shop hours resume September 15th. in honor of a loved one’s military service Sundays, 8:30 a.m. - 11 a.m. and would like it flown here at the Tuesdays, 9:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. parish, please donate your flag at the parish office. Changes ???

DROPPED YOUR LANDLINE ? Autism Support E-MAIL or OTHER CHANGES?

Contact Mike Laverty for the Please Keep the Parish Office informed. next online meeting or Send a note to [email protected] or for any Autism Support needs. drop this note in the offertory basket . Contact Mike at [email protected] Name______

Address:______Hurricane Season Phone ______

Be Prepared! Envelope Number ______It is hurricane season. Email address______Please take note of our hurricane procedures.

Mass will not be celebrated Guardian Angels School if the government restricts travel to emergency vehicles and/or orders an A Wonderful STREAM program! evacuation of the Tarpon Springs area. Classrooms are filled with excellent, Eucharistic Ministers will not distribute faithful teachers and staff working communion to the homebound or hospitals. with our precious students. Science, Technology, Religion, Parishioners with special needs should call Engineering, Arts & Math Laura at ext. 221 for forms for shelters.

Guardian Angels School is collecting Box Top Labels. Please place your labels in the marked box on the courtesy desk in the Church.

DODGEBALL-RALLY Guardian Angels School invites you for We offer a half day program, an afternoon of family fun. 9 a.m. - 12 p.m. daily, with before care Friday, September 6th from 3 p.m.—6 p.m. and after care extending the day from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. if needed. at the school Our two, three, four, and five year olds 2270 Evans Road, Clearwater, FL 33763 develop spiritually, physically, emotionally, For more information on how to participate and intellectually. or to make donations contact the school Call to schedule a tour at 727-937-5427. at gacspfa.com

DATE MASS INTENTIONS EVENTS

Saturday, August 31 4:00 p.m. + Peter Giammatteo 6:30 p.m. + Kenneth Lackey

Sunday, September 1 7:30 a.m. + Richard Boike 22nd Sunday in Ordinary Time 7:30 p.m. Life Teen Night in the hall Sirach 3:17-29 9:00 a.m. For the People of Our Parish Hebrews 12:18-24 11:30 a.m. For an End to Abortions Luke 14:1-14 6:00 p.m. + Irene Bush

Monday, September 2 All Parish Offices & Early Childhood Center 7:00 a.m. + Pietro Ranieri 1 Thessalonians 4:13-18 9:00 a.m. + Christopher Raco Closed in Observance of Luke 4:16-30 Labor Day

Tuesday, September 3 7:00 a.m. + Rose Neneman St. Gregory 9:00 a.m. + Kevin Kennedy 7:00 p.m. 6th & 7th Grade Catechist Meeting in room 2 1 Thessalonians 5:1-11 10:30 a.m. + Louise Mulligan Luke 4:31-37

6:00 a.m. Brothers in Christ in the hall

Wednesday, September 4 7:00 a.m. For Vocations to the Priesthood 8:00 a.m. GAC 8th Grade Retreat in hall, 1-4 Colossians 1:1-8 & Religious Life 9:30 a.m. Mom’s Morning Out in room 8 Luke 4:38-44 9:00 a.m. + Victor & Maxine Schumacher 9:30 a.m. Patriotic Rosary in the Church 7:00 p.m. Comeback Catholic in Life Center Office 7:00 p.m. Pre K - 5th Grade Catechist Meeting in room 2

Parish Offices Close at Noon Thursday, September 5 9:30 a.m. Mom’s Morning Out in room 8

St. Teresa of Calcutta 7:00 a.m. + Marie Delaney 10:30 a.m. Deacon Sam’s Class in rooms 2,3 Colossians 1:9-14 9:00 a.m. + Andrea Pena 6:30 p.m. Edge in the hall Luke 5:1-11 6:30 p.m. Deacon Sam’s Class in room 9 7:00 p.m. Adult Choir in the Church

Parish Offices Closed

9:30 a.m. - 9 p.m.

Friday, September 6 7:00 a.m. + Nicholas Massi, Jr. Eucharistic Adoration in the Chapel Colossians 1:15-20 9:00 a.m. + Stephen Bressie Luke 5:33-39 6:00 p.m. Girl Scouts in rooms 6,7 7:00 p.m. Boy Scouts in rooms 2,3,4

Saturday, September 7 9:00 a.m. Polish School in rooms 7–12 Blessed Virgin Mary 9:00 a.m. + Paulo Tavares 10:00 a.m. Lay Carmelite Community room 6 Colossians 1:21-23 10:00 a.m. New Beginnings Bereavement Luke 6:1-5 Group in hall

Saturday, September 7 4:00 p.m. Special Intentions of the St. Ignatius Women’s Council 6:30 p.m. + Frank & Alice Welling Food Pantry Drive this Weekend

Sunday, September 8 10:00 a.m. 1st Communion Open House 23rd Sunday in Ordinary Time 7:30 a.m. + Virgina Tufano 9:00 a.m. For the People of Our Parish begins in hall Wisdom 9:13-18 7:30 p.m. Life Teen Night in the hall Philemon 9-17 11:30 a.m. + Matthew Kowalchuk Luke 14:25-33 6:00 p.m. + John Bellotte