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

Mass Schedule: Saint Ignatius of Antioch Saturday…….4:00 and 6:30 p.m. (Fulfills Sunday Obligation) Sunday……...7:30, 9:00, 11:30 a.m. 4:00 p.m. Spanish Mass, and March 18, 2018 Fifth Sunday of Lent 6:00 p.m. Life Teen Weekdays…..6:45 a.m., 7:30 a.m. and 9:00 a.m. Saturday…….9:00 a.m. “I am the wheat of God. I must become the pure bread of Christ.” St. Ignatius of Antioch 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 Polamarasetty, Ocd, Par. Vicar ext. 214 Rev. Kevin Molloy, in Residence ext. 208 Deacon Samuel Moschetto ext. 224 Deacon John Edgerton ext. 222 Seminarian Drew Woodke ext. 210 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 I will place my law within them Jen McIlveen, Edge ext. 224 Middle School Ministry EARLY CHILDHOOD CENTER and write it upon their hearts; Sharon Stokely, Director ext. 225 I will be their God GUARDIAN ANGELS SCHOOL Mary Stalzer, Principal 799-6724

Jeremiah 31:33 UPPER PINELLAS and they shall be my people. PREGNANCY CENTER Mary Caesar 937-4304

PARISH OFFICE FAX 727-943-0676 OFFICE EMAIL [email protected] PARISH WEBSITE www.st.ignatius.net SPANISH PHONE LINE 727-934-4163

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

St. Ignatius of Antioch Roman Catholic Church April 1, 2018

The Center of the Arena

It was the year 203. The place was Roman Carthage in North Africa. The scene was the arena. The occasion was a festival in honor of Caesar’s birthday. The main actors were two young mothers, 22 year old Perpetua and her servant girl, Felicity. Perpetua’s infant son was still nursing. Her greatest suffering was not having her baby with her in the prison. Felicity had given birth two days earlier. This was fortunate for the Romans and a blessing for Felicity. The Romans would not condemn a pregnant woman to death because that would mean killing an innocent child. Felicity wanted to join her mistress and fellow Christians in death. Her prayer was answered when she gave birth in the prison.

Perpetua, Felicity and three others had been sentenced to death because they refused to renounce their Christianity. “Can’t you say you are something else?” Perpetua’s father had pleaded with her. “Look at that pot,” Perpetua answered pointing to a vessel in their home. “Can you say that it is not a pot. So also, I am a Christian. I cannot say I am anything else.” So she and the others were condemned to death. Christians in Africa and the Middle East are still being put to death for what they believe.

I won’t go into the grisly details of Perpetua and Felicity’s death. Suffice it to say that the blood thirsty crowd got the show it wanted. One detail I will mention, though. After the first assault by a wild animal, Perpetua and Felicity were knocked down onto the arena’s sand. Some in the crowd complained that they could not see the action because the girls had been thrown into a corner of the arena. Perpetua got up, dragged herself over to Felicity, and helped her up. The two then stumbled out to the center of the arena on their own so that all could see their giving witness to Christ.

What would lead these two young girls to make such a sacrifice? Only their confidence that they were part of something that was far more important than everything around them. The crowd mocked them. But their jeers didn’t matter. What mattered was the spiritual. Perpetua and Felicity were absolutely convinced in the existence of the spiritual. They had complete confidence that at their baptisms they received the life of Jesus Christ. When they walked to the center of the arena, they walked not to physical death, but to eternal life, the Life of Christ. And He was there, waiting for them.

We also are part of this. We are also spiritual beings who have received the Life of Jesus Christ at our baptisms. We are part of so much more than all we see around us.

Easter is a time of profound celebration. We celebrate the Life that Jesus restored for us when He destroyed eternal death with His own death on the cross. We celebrate His resurrection. We share in His resurrection. We have the life of God within us. Today is not merely a celebration of something that happened 2000 years ago. This is a celebration of life, eternal life, His eternal life and our eternal lives. Today is a day of renewal. The flowers remind us that the earth is restored to its original beauty.

Baptism is celebrated in today’s liturgy. We renew our baptismal promises at all the Masses of Easter. When we do this we are renewing our commitment to Jesus Christ. We are renewing our commitment to the spiritual above us, around us, and within us. We proclaim that we renounce sin. We renounce Satan. We proclaim our belief in the Father, Son and Holy Spirit. We proclaim our belief that God’s life within us is infinitely more important than anything the world has to offer us. We work hard to spread the Kingdom of God. We raise our children not just to be successful adults in the world, but to be children for the Lord. We are in the business of raising children for God.

Easter Sunday - The Resurrection of the Lord

But we are limited by our humanity. We are frail. We easily give in to sin. We cannot give up. He will give us all we need to walk to the center of the arena, to testify to the world that Jesus lives.

He made the lame walk, and the dumb talk And He opened blinded eyes to see That the sun rises on His time, yet He knows our deepest desperate need. And the world waits, while His heart aches, To realize the dream. I wonder what life would be like if we let Jesus live through you and me.... © CCLI License # 2368115

That’s from a contemporary Christian song writer with the marvelous name, Big Daddy Weave.

I wonder what life would be like if we let Jesus live through you and me. I know my life would be much simpler, far more joyful, and far more meaningful if I just let Jesus take control. I know our lives are overflowing with love whenever we put the Love that Became Flesh in the center of our family.

Felicity needed Perpetua. She needed her mistress to help her onto her feet. And Perpetua needed Felicity. She could not give up on her own physical life until she gave her final support to her friend. We need each other. We need the support of our Christian community, our Catholic Community, to help each other walk to the center of the arena.

Jesus is there in the center of the arena. He is crucified. No, wait, He is risen from the dead. He is both saving us and giving us His life. There is a countless number of others there too. Look, there is Perpetua and Felicity, and Ignatius of Antioch, and Maximilian Kolbe and John Paul II. And there’s your saintly grandmother, and your Dad who died so young, and there is Fr. John LaTondress, and Johnna and Bailee, and Lisa, and all those who have gone before us united to God. They are there calling us to them. They are calling us to the center of the arena. We pray for the courage to join them. We pray for the courage to shout out to the world, “We are Christians. We are God’s people. We live for Him. We die for Him. We live eternally.”

Happy and Blessed Easter!

Yours in Christ,

Msgr. Joseph A. Pellegrino, Pastor 715 E Orange Street Page 4 Tarpon Springs, Florida 34689

Mass Schedule: Saturday…….4:00 and 6:30 p.m. Faith Formation (Fulfills Sunday Obligation) Sunday……...7:30, 9:00, 11:30 a.m. 4:00 p.m. Spanish Mass, and No Faith Formation Classes this Sunday. 6:00 p.m. Life Teen Weekdays…..6:45 a.m., 7:30 a.m. and 9:00 a.m. Sunday classes resume April 8th. Saturday…….9:00 a.m.

Schedule of Confessions: This Tuesday & Wednesday: Saturday…….3:00– 3:45 p.m. 6:30 p.m. All classes meet in classrooms and after the 6:30 p.m. Mass

PARISH OFFICE 937-4050 Main Office ext. 201 Please Note: Parish Offices will be closed Monday, April 2nd. Msgr. Joseph A. Pellegrino, Pastor ext. 209 Rev. Brian Fabiszewski, Parochial Vicar ext. 207 Rev. Vijay Polamarasetty, Ocd, Par. Vicar ext. 214 Rev. Kevin Molloy, in Residence ext. 208 Deacon Samuel Moschetto ext. 224 Brothers in Christ Deacon John Edgerton ext. 222 Seminarian Drew Woodke ext. 210 All men of the parish are invited. Our group meets Ron Appel, Parish Manager ext. 215 Wednesdays at 6 a.m. in the hall. Coffee & Donuts are served. Katherine Creamer, Office Manager ext. 201 Lorna Moffitt, Parish Mgr. Assistant ext. 203 For more info contact Geoff at 813-728-2082. Eldean Jenkins, Facilities Manager ext. 201 Anne Harman, Music Director ext. 206 FAITH FORMATION Welcome Inactive Catholics Rev. Brian Fabiszewski, - Director ext. 207 Fran Morin, Pre-K—8th Grade ext. 220 Joshua Strope, Evangelization ext. 224 We welcome any Catholics who have been inactive Laura Margarella, Caritas ext. 221 in the practice of their Faith, for any reason, to YOUTH MINISTRY our open-end meetings. Wednesdays at 7 p.m. Bart Kovacic, Life Teen ext. 246 in Deacon John’s office in the Life Center. High School Ministry Jen McIlveen, Edge ext. 224 Middle School Ministry EARLY CHILDHOOD CENTER Sharon Stokely, Director ext. 225 New Beginnings GUARDIAN ANGELS SCHOOL Mary Stalzer, Principal 799- The next meeting of our parish bereavement support group will be 6724 held on Saturday, April 7th at 10 a.m. in classrooms 2 & 3.

UPPER PINELLAS Brenda Covini, a grief counselor from St. Timothy’s in Lutz, PREGNANCY CENTER will speak on, “Moving Forward with your New Year Resolutions.” Mary Caesar 937-4304 All are welcome.

PARISH OFFICE FAX 727-943-0676 OFFICE EMAIL [email protected] PARISH WEBSITE www.st.ignatius.net Edge– Spaghetti Dinner SPANISH PHONE LINE 727-934-4163 Edge’s biggest fundraiser this year! Miraculous Medal Devotion: Before 9 a.m. Mass each Wednesday April 7th from 4 p.m.—8 p.m.

Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament: The Edge will be serving spaghetti Thursdays after 9 a.m. Mass until 10:15 a.m. with meatballs, Italian bread, lemonade & tea! First Friday of the Month 9:30 a.m. until 9 p.m. Dessert available too! Baptism: Please call the Parish Office Marriage: Please call the Parish Office Come on out and have a at least 6 months in advance. Great Night while supporting Holy Orders: Please call our amazing kids and their Rev. Carl Melchior at 345-3338 Edge Middle School Youth Ministry.

UPCOMING EVENTS Page 5

First Friday Adoration

OUR RISEN LORD JESUS IN THE LIVING EUCHARIST

The glorious resurrection of Our Lord continues in the glory of the Blessed Sacrament. This is where our Risen Lord dwells, pouring out His life, His light, and His love to all who come into His presence. If our faith in the Eucharist is weak, then we simply pray; “Lord, The Eucharistic Apostles I believe, help my unbelief.” For the gift of faith of Divine Mercy Cenacle all we have to do is ask. “Ask and you shall receive, knock and it shall be opened” Like the invites you to their celebration of Apostles we humbly pray, “increase our faith.” Divine Mercy Sunday, Sunday, April 8th at 2:30 p.m. “The Eucharist is the Sacrament of hope,” in the Fr. John LaTondress Chapel. for Jesus assured us, before He ascended into heaven that He would come back to us. I will (Please note this is a prayer service not leave you orphaned, I will come back to you. and not a Mass) The way He chose to come back and to dwell with us is always through the most Holy Eucharist, the fulfillment of His promise, “Know that I am with you always even to the end of the world.” (excerpted from book “Come to Me” by Missionaries of the Blessed Edge Car Wash Sacrament) Saturday, April 14th 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Friday, April 6th is the First Friday of the month. at Advance Auto Parts, 718 E Tarpon Ave. As usual, we will have Exposition of the The car wash is FREE. Sacred Host in our Chapel from 9:30 a.m. all day, All donations go towards until Benediction (the Blessing of our Risen Lord our EDGE middle school youth for all who attended this day) at 9 p.m. Summer Camp retreats. This is an opportunity for our parish families, singles (young and old) workers, and retired to spend time in conversation, face to face, with our Calling all Photographers Risen Lord, Brother and Friend, to pray, to listen His Word and to speak from our Wanted: Easter pictures of our Church hearts to His Sacred Heart. and/or Altar. We are looking for photographs of our Church Please sign our Adoration Commitment Book decorated this year in the front of the Church for whatever hour for next year’s parish Easter Card. you chose visit with Our Lord. Please email photo attachments Pray for peace, for an end to violence in our world to [email protected]

and country, and any personal intentions your Please include name of photographer and may want to discuss with our Savior. a contact number/email.

Page 6 YOUTH EVENTS

Come Make a Big Splash this June! Vacation Bible School. June 18th – 22nd 9:00 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.

Children going into Kindergarten – 5th Grade. Fee: $40 for one child, $15 for each additional sibling. Sponsored by our Children’s Faith Formation Program. Call or email for more information and registration. Fran Morin 727-937-4050 ext. 220 [email protected] Marie Day 727-937-4050 ext.223 [email protected]

St. Ignatius Youth Stock

Invest Today! Our FUTURE and PRESENT depend on it!

The teens of St. Ignatius are embarking on journeys (Steubenville Youth Conference, Hidden Lake, and Covecrest Camps) this summer to strengthen and challenge themselves in their relationship with Jesus. This is an opportunity for you to help the young people directly in their faith experience. Invest today and purchase St. Ignatius Youth Stock. The St. Ignatius Youth Stock are available at only $10.00 a share. Purchase as many shares as you would like.

A share holder receives: 1. Spiritual journey with the young people. (Newsletter) 2. A Shareholders certificate. (Proof, and something to show off to your friends) 3. Prayers offered for your intentions by the teens at our Edge and Life Nights.

There are 3 ways to purchase stock. 1. Fill out request form below. Place in an envelope marked “St. Ignatius Youth Stock” and place your form and payment in the collection basket. 2. Fill out request form below and bring it to the parish office with your payment during regular office hours. 3. Return to the Young person who has invited you to share in their experience.

This is an opportunity to invest and influence the church not just of today, but for tomorrow.

For questions contact Bart Kovacic at 727-251-2476 or Jennifer McIlveen at 727-492-8652.

Make Checks Payable to St. Ignatius Catholic Church.

Name: ______Phone: ______Address:______City______Zip:______Email:______Number of Shares: ______Name of Youth or "any" you would like to sponsor______

SCHOOL NEWS Page 7 Early Childhood Center’s UNDER THE TROPICAL MOON FUNDRAISER

Join us on Saturday, April 21st

at Tarpon Springs Yacht Club, 350 N. Spring Blvd., Tarpon Springs from 6:30 p.m. - 10:30 p.m.

Your $50 Donation includes entry into Reverse Raffle, Dinner & Entertainment. There will be a Silent Auction, DJ, Photo Booth, Door Prizes and more! If you're interested$1,000 in Grand becoming Prize Catholic, Reverse Raffle (need not be present to win) you are invited to our Rite ofProceeds Christian go Initiation to our Earlyof Adults. Childhood Center’s curriculum enhancements. Come learn more aboutPurchase our beautiful Tickets faith. at the Early Childhood Center. Join us Monday evenings at 7 p.m. in Office of Evangelization in the Life Center. Our Early Childhood Center offers a half day program - 9 a.m. - 12 p.m. daily, with before care and after care extending the day from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. if needed. Two, three, four, and five year olds are given opportunities to develop spiritually, physically, emotionally, and intellectually. Call the Early Childhood Center to schedule a tour (727) 937-5427. ECC future Engineers! Guardian Angels School A day at Guardian Angels! Our students Learn, Serve, Lead, Succeed. Schedule a tour today and let us show you why our students shine! Contact Mary Stalzer at [email protected]

Check out our new class: Baby Signing Time First and Last Wednesday of each month 10:00-11:00 a.m.

Please join us for this brand new free class at Guardian Angels! It is open to the public, infants through toddlers. Sign language has three types of benefits: Practical: less fussing and more fun Emotional: creates a closer parental bond Cognitive: boosts brain development The class will be taught by an American Sign Language (ASL) interpreter and it will be followed by playground time and snack. Bring your little one and join the fun!

Page 8 PARISH NEWS

Women’s Council From The Diocese

April’s Luncheon/Meeting will meet Pope Francis Grants Thursday, April 19 beginning with the rosary Indulgence to the Faithful at 11:30 a.m. in the chapel. during the

Our guest speaker 50th Anniversary of the Pinellas County Judge Myriam Irizarry will discuss Diocese of St. Petersburg her faith and upbringing in Puerto Rico. Food items for our potluck luncheon should be As with many jubilee years, Pope Francis has instructed that a special plenary indulgence dropped off in the kitchen by 11:15. A-B: Veggies; C-D Desserts; E-M: Meat; be available for the faithful throughout 2018 N-R: Pasta/Potatoes/Rice; S-T: Salad; for the 50th Anniversary of the Diocese of U-Z: Veggies too. St. Petersburg. The faithful who commit to a complete detachment of sin may follow the Please bring an item for our food pantry. steps below to receive this indulgence.

For Able– Bodied Catholics - Knights of Columbus  Devoutly make a pilgrimage to the Cathedral in a spirit of contrition and love on The Knights of Columbus would like to announce *May 6th at 3 p.m. for the Consecration to winners of their Spring 50/50 Raffle drawing the Immaculate Heart of Mary held on March 16th. *Another day during 2018 and set aside time 1st Place – Ron Voorhis - $130.00 for meditation, praying the Our Father, 2nd Place – Mary Lindsey - $78.00 the Creed and the intercession of the 3rd Place – Colette Grossman - $52.00 Blessed Virgin Mary Congratulations to the winners and  Participate in Sacrament of Reconciliation - thank you to all who participated in our fundraisers. 20 days before or after visiting the cathedral  Receive the Holy Eucharist - 20 days before Our Pregnancy Center or after visiting the cathedral  Pray for the pope and for his intentions

Our Upper Pinellas For the Elderly, Confined and the Ill Pregnancy Center is  Join spiritually in the anniversary currently in great need of celebrations donations of children's items  Participate in Sacrament of Reconciliation - up to 3T clothes and 20 days before or after spiritually joining in size 5 & 6 diapers. the anniversary celebration  Receive the Holy Eucharist - 20 days before Lord, grant eternal rest to the souls or after spiritually joining in the anniversary of our dearly departed, celebration especially for  Pray for the pope and for his intentions  Offer prayers, sorrows and personal troubles Deborah White & to our merciful God

Kathy Derasmo St. Ignatius will send you a donation statement and for all those we hold in our heart for your contributions for the year 2017 who have died, to the Church if requested. Drop off request or may they rest in the arms of God. email your request to [email protected].

DATE MASS INTENTIONS EVENTS

Holy Saturday, March 31 8:00 p.m. Easter Vigil Mass

Sunday, April 1 7:00 a.m. For the People of Our Parish Easter Sunday 9:00 a.m. For the People of Our Parish Have a The Resurrection 11:30 a.m. For the People of Our Parish of the Lord 4:00 p.m. For Spanish Speaking Acts 10:34-43 of Our Parish Blessed Easter! Colossians 3:1-4 Luke 24:13-35 Please note there is no Life Teen Mass

Easter Monday, April 2 Parish & Early Childhood Offices Closed Acts 2:14-33 7:30 a.m. + Bridget Kennedy Matthew 28:8-15 9:00 a.m. + Deceased Members of Carley, 7:00 p.m. RCIA Chapel, hall, c2,3, Romano & Dillon Families

Easter Tuesday, April 3 7:30 a.m. + Dennie Capanna Acts 2:36-41 9:00 a.m. + Pete Hermans 6:30 p.m. Faith Formation Classes John 20:11-18 10:30 a.m. + John & Verna Yankauskas

Easter Wednesday, April 4 7:30 a.m. + For Vocations to the Priesthood 6:00 a.m. Brothers in Christ in the hall Acts 3:1-10 & Religious Life 6:30 p.m. Faith Formation Classes Luke 24:13-35 9:00 a.m. + Fred & Joanne Sassatelli 7:00 p.m. Inactive Catholics

Easter Thursday, April 5 7:30 a.m. + Joan Gomes Acts 3:11-26 9:00 a.m. + Joan Putnum Luke 24:35-48

Parish Offices Close at Noon Eucharistic Adoration

9:30 a.m. - 9:00 p.m. in the Chapel Easter Friday, 7:30 a.m. For An End to Abortions April 6 9:00 a.m. + Deceased Members of 6:00 p.m. Girl Scouts Troop 1142 c7 Acts 4:1-12 the Helmer & Oles Family 7:00 p.m. Girl Scouts Troop 1124 c6 John 21:1-14 7:00 p.m. Boy Scouts c2,3,4 7:00 p.m. Cub Scouts c8-12 Parish Offices Closed

Easter Saturday, 9:00 a.m. Polish School c7-12 April 7 9:00 a.m. + Deceased Members of 10:00 a.m. New Beginnings c2,3 Acts 4:13-21 The Schubert Family 1:00 p.m. Girl Scout Mother/Daughter Tea Mark 16:9-15 in hall

Easter Saturday, April 7 4:00 p.m. Special Intentions of the 4:00 p.m. Edge Spaghetti Dinner in the hall St. Ignatius Women’s Council 6:30 p.m. + George Pettit

Sunday, April 8

10:00 a.m. Faith Formation in classrooms Divine Mercy Sunday 10:00 a.m. Jesus Day in the hall, Chapel Acts 4:32-35 7:30 a.m. + Rosa Dicosola 1:00 p.m. 33 Days to Glory c2,3 1 John 5:1-6 9:00 a.m. For the People of Our Parish 7:30 p.m. Life Night after Mass John 20:19-31 11:30 a.m. + Anita Lehman 4:00 p.m. For Spanish Speaking of Our Parish 6:00 p.m. + Victor Iwanicki Divine Mercy Sunday Prayer Service

in the Chapel at 2:30 p.m.