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November 10th, 2019 WEEKEND MAGAZINE 32nd Sun. in Ord. Time

8 Beloved who were also veterans Looking at these remarkable men and women, we can see it takes courage to be a soldier — and a . By: Cerith Gardiner With Veterans Day upon us, we have an opportune moment to reflect on some remarkable holy men and women who not only picked up their sword to serve their country, but who often did so for a higher purpose: their Christian faith. Some of these saints felt impelled to sign up to military service after receiving spiritual visions, while others joined the forces to help spread the Word of God. Most, however, found their spiritual calling during, or after, their years as a soldier. Nonetheless, the lives of these eight saints reveal that the courage they displayed as soldiers would prepare them for the persecution and various challenges they would later face as . St. : The French heroine went into battle against the English after receiving visions from three saints, including Archangel . After a resounding victory, she was later captured by English allies in and eventually burned at the stake at the age of 19. St. Francis of Assisi: In his youth, the founder of the Franciscan Order served a couple of fighting in the army, and was even held captive for a year. Eventually he reevaluated his life, losing the taste for his past lifestyle, and decided to answer a higher calling from God. St. Thomas Becket: The English cleric fought the French on behalf of King Henry II, along with hundreds of his own men by his side. Donning the regular soldier’s armor, he even engaged in single combat. Once he became Archbishop of Canterbury, he broke with Henry over the State’s power, and was eventually murdered while praying. St. George: As imperial guard for the Roman Emporer , George disobeyed the ruler’s demands to worship Roman gods. Not only did he profess his own faith, he converted other soldiers, for which he was tortured and executed. St. Maurice: As a Christian leader of over 1,000 men in the Theban legion, Maurice encouraged his men to disobey orders from Emporer Maximian to harass Christians. After a decimation, where 1 in 10 of his soldiers were executed, he and his men continued to ignore the orders and eventually his whole legion was executed. St. Ignatius of Loyola: The Spanish Catholic priest began a career in the army at age 17 looking for glory. When he was 30, after being injured in a battle, he began to read and reflect on his life purpose and who God is, deciding to join the priesthood. He founded the Society of Jesus in 1540. St. Sebastian: The early Roman Christian joined the Praetorian Guards under Emporer Diocletion to aid fellow Christians. As a captain, he converted many prominent figures but was finally discovered and shot full of arrows. Miraculously he survived and went to confront the emporer, who had him clubbed to death. St. Martin of Tours: Growing up in 4th-century Rome, Martin decided at the age of 10 to become a Christian. A few years after joining the army he became a , refusing to fight, and offered to go into battle unarmed. Released from the army, he started his religious journey to become a , then saint. Reprinted with per�ission f�om Aleteia.org Benefit Concert Next Sunday

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Family Focused If you have children, they are ALWAYS welcome to celebrate Mass with the community! Our Family Faith Formation program invites the whole family to participate in learning about the faith.

Dynamic Worship Throughout the Mass, you’ll be encouraged and invigorated by the community’s full, conscious, and active participation in the Liturgy. Our Community loves to SING!From traditional hymns to contemporary worship music, the word of God is proclaimed in a dynamic fashion. The homilies are geared towards challenging our parishioners to become better Christians.

A Church Unlike Any Other There’s so much more to talk Rev. Michael Eguino, Retreat Master about! Our is a wonderful, Archdiocese of New York, St. Elizabeth’s Catholic Church dynamic community and we welcome you to celebrate liturgy Monday - Wednesday, December 2, 3 & 4 with us this weekend! 7:00 p.m. Each Evening in the Parish Hall It doesn’t matter if this is your first th There is no admission charge. A free will offering will be taken time, 50 time, or first time in 50 years - know that you always have a place to worship, and a Abbreviated Presentation: community to belong to at Blessed Trinity Catholic Church. Mass and Homily 8:00 a.m. each morning in church Penance Service Thursday, December 12ᵗ� at 7:00 p.m. To learn more, visit WWW.BTSP.ORG This Week In Worship Thank You, Thank You, Thank You MASS 32nd Sunday in Ordinary Time Sat., Nov. 9 - Feast of the Dedication of the Lateran 8:00 a.m. Lashley Family (liv & dec) & Dr. Ben Mosquera (dec) 4:00 p.m. Ivan Beto (dec) + Nancy & Phil Mesick (liv) Sun., Nov. 10 - 32nd Sunday in Ordinary Time 8:00 a.m. Mario Congiu (liv) 9:30 a.m. Blessed Trinity Parishioners 11:30 a.m. Sean McMahan (dec) & William Kennedy (dec) M on., Nov. 11 - Mem. of St. Martin of Tours, Bishop 8:00 a.m. Baroni (dec) & Blake Lindsay (dec) Tues., Nov. 12 - Mem. of St. Josaphat, Bishop and 8:00 a.m. Luz De Delfino (dec) Wed., Nov. 13 - Mem. of St. Frances Xavier Cabrini, Virgin 8:00 a.m. Vocations Thurs., Nov. 14 8:00 a.m. Stella Mitchell & Margaret Miller (dec) Fri., Nov. 15 8:00 a.m. A. Frederick Susi & Jay Holser (dec) Sat., Nov. 16 8:00 a.m. Lee Nelson & Frances D’Agostino (dec) 4:00 p.m. James Lawler (dec) & Bill Maslar (dec) Sun., Nov. 17 - 33rd Sunday in Ordinary Time 8:00 a.m. Frances D’Agostino (dec) Serra Club’s November Meeting 9:30 a.m. Blessed Trinity Parishioners 11:30 a.m. Alfred Moro (dec) While every Serra Club meeting & Cate Taylor (dec) welcomes new members to join us, our meeting on Tuesday, November 19th at SACRAMENTS 7 pm in the St. Jude Parish Center will be Are You Looking to Receive One of the Seven a special program! We invite you to hear Sacraments With Us? about Serra Club’s activities supporting vocations, listen to a short presentation on the book Matrimony ‘A Storyteller’s Catechism,’ and enjoy some light Congratulations on your engagement! Every Diocese refreshments. Also, please join us on Wednesday, in Florida requires at least six months preparation November 20th at 7pm in the Cathedral for a Holy before marriage. Please call our Pastor, Fr. Wayne Hour for Vocations. For more information contact Genereux, at the Parish Office for an appointment before setting a date. Mary Ann Wilson at [email protected]. St. Baptism Junipero Serra, pray for us! We are honored that you would like to choose Blessed Trinity Catholic Church for the Baptism of your child! This Weekend’s Flowers We ask that you please call our Pastor, Fr. Wayne Genereux, at the Parish Office for information In Celebration of regarding the Pre-Baptism Class before scheduling a Baptism. Nancy & Phil Mesick Office Hours Mon. - Fri. 9 am - 4 pm On their 64�� Wedding Anniversar� Closed for Lunch Noon to 1 pm This description of Heaven reminds Donations 11/03/2019 us who is waiting there St. describes Heaven as a great family reunion, Offertory Collection $6,423 where we hope to see many of our loved ones. Building Fund $1,054 All Saints $1,355 By: Philip Kosloski All Souls $979 Gift shop $319.95

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At times Heaven can appear to be something abstract, a place in the 100% clouds where God dwells. In reality Heaven is much different, full 90% of people, many of whom held a special place in our hearts on earth. 80% St. Cyprian, a bishop in the 3rd century, wrote about one of the 70% reasons we should long for Heaven. 60% 50% There a large number of dear ones are waiting for us, of parents, Goal: $87,385 brothers, children; a numerous and full crowd are longing for us; Paid: $40,377 40% already secure of their own immortality, and still anxious for our 30% safety. To come to the sight and the embrace of these, how great will Balance Due: $47,008 20% be the mutual joy to them and to us! What a pleasure of the kingdom of heaven is there without the fear of dying, and with an eternity of 10% living! How consummate and never-ending a happiness!

There is the glorious company of the apostles; there is the assembly of exulting prophets; there is the unnumbered family of crowned for the victory of their struggles and suffering; there are virgins triumphing, who, by the power of chastity, have subdued the lusts of the flesh and the body; there are the merciful recompensed, who with food and bounty to the poor have done the works of righteousness, who keeping the Lord’s commands have transferred their earthly inheritance into heavenly treasures.

To these, O most dearly beloved brethren, let us hasten with most eager longing; let us desire that our lot may be to be with these speedily; to come speedily to Christ.

Think about that scene for a minute. What joy would you experience to hug a spouse or child again? What if you saw your best friend, or your parents? Would you run at full speed to embrace them?

Let those thoughts stir up within you a great longing for Heaven, one that informs your daily activities. If we want to see that scene one day, should we not do all that we can during our short life to make it a reality?

May we go forward each day with this in mind, living the Gospel in every aspect so that we can one day hug our loved ones tightly, for all eternity. Reprinted with per�ission f�om Aleteia.org We’re Catholic . . . It’s What we Do Healing for Our Suffering Church Please join us for Sun. 11/10 9:15 & 10:30 a.m. Veteran’s Day Breakfast Parish Hall Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament. 7:00 p.m. Men’s AA Room 4 Every first Friday of Mon. 11/11 6:00 p.m. Prayer Meeting FFR the month for the near Tues. 11/12 9:30 a.m. Scripture Study FFR future, after the 8:00 a.m. Mass we Wed. 11/13 6:30 p.m. Choir Choir Room will have Eucharistic exposition, homily, meditation, and benediction Thurs. 11/14 1:00 p.m. “Shepherd Me..” Retreat FFR at 10:00 a.m. You might want to Sat. 11/16 7:00 p.m. Women’s AA Room 4 pray for healing and for the victims Prayer to End Abortion of the scandal. Invest one hour with Ongoing All Women’s Health Care God, one on one. 9:00 - 11:00 a.m. Saturdays 4131 Central Ave, St. Petersburg, Our next Adoration will be 33713 on Friday, December 6th Does Your Marriage Need Some Refreshing? You’re Invited to Dinner! St. John’s is pleased to host a marriage enrichment seminar presented by Monica Burton in our parish on Sunday, Nov. 17, 2019. Monica is a Blessed Trinity licensed Marriage and Family Therapist with nearly 15 years as a Church and The professional clinician. “The Quarterly Marriage Enrichment Seminars will Gathering of look at the particular challenges that married couples face in their efforts Women are to maintain a healthy, committed, Christian marriage in a culture that pleased to invite provides few supports for such a commitment.” - Father John Blum, Pastor individuals and families to a Seminars begin promptly at 1:00 p.m. and conclude at 2:30 p.m. Seating FREE Thanksgiving Dinner on is limited, so please register early. $10 donation. Babysitting will be Sunday, November 24th from provided for children 2-12 years of age. Registration and a light meal will 4:30 - 7:30 p.m. in the church be provided from 12:30 to 1:00 p.m. Contact Deacon Joe Grote at parish hall. All are welcome! 727-360-1147 ext. 203 or email [email protected].

For those wishing to contribute towards the Altar flowers, you may do so in two ways: 1. Use the Flower Envelope included in your envelope packet. 2. Complete this form and return it to the office with your donation.

The name/s of the donor/s will be Please Check One: listed in the bulletin. Deadline for In Honor of In Memory of inclusion of your name in the Christmas Bulletin is Monday, ______th December 17 . The names listed Donor’s Name: ______for remembrance and honor will be placed on the altar. Donation Amount: $______Please Pray for Our Sick and Homebound Adkins, Chantale Deacon Lionel Roberts Heylan, Edwar d H. Mark, Jacqueline Rosa, Joe & Nina Albertson, Michelle DeLucca, Rosemary Hildebr and, Bud Marois, Mary Sanders, Kimberly Antczak, Harriet Detore, Alice Hor ne, Fr ancesca McGarry, Jean Sanders, Marilyn Arnold, Barbara Devyn & Donna Huff, Walt & Car ole McManus, Elly Sclafani, Francesco Attard, Stephanie DeZarn, Vickie Iglesias, Olivia Membreno, Mary & Gus Sharp, Jennett Banks, Cathy Doiron, Gary Infant Ur sa Merchant, Geraldine Shelby, Ron & Montez Barry, Marian Drougelis, Nijole Ir vin, Victor ia Merchant, Rhoda Sheridan, Samantha Beekman, Connie Favero, Beverly Kantowicz, Jan Mesick, Phil & Nancy Simpson, Rose Bennett, Elizabeth Fazio, Mary Keithly, Clair e Monahan, Sheila Smith, Anita Blondheim, Carmen Feehan, Joe Kincaid, Kevin & Morton, Donna Abby St. Pierre, Rick Bogensberger, Rosemary Feltes, Chuck & Lauren Tammie Murdock, Cheryl & Evan Stankiewicz, Cy Brown, Bob & Beverly Ferero, Antoinette King, Ada Neumann, Janet Storey, Barbara Brown, Buck Fiedler, Meghan Kleinber ger , Donovan Nichols, Robert Thompson, Bill Brown, Dorothy Forbes, Monica & Tom Kline, Ir ene Noguez, Armida Thore, Isabelle Brown III, George Forbes, Rahim Kr ieger , Mar y Nuñez, Marleny Timm, Carol & Linda Brown, Shaquita Forbes, Tina May Kwesell, Eugene Pezzulo, Irene Vishnisky, Wayne Browning, Rea Fr. Jim Klima Lanigan, John Pope, Stoney Watson, Doug & Claire Bruce, Phil Fraser, Sue Chapman Lashley, Diana Post, Michael Whalen, Dorothy Buckwald, Diane Freda, Eileen Lawr ence, Sandy Privitera, Sandy Wohlman, Fred Carfora, Palma Garcia, Jose M. Leath, Bill Ramsey, Gerald Wood, Jena Cavaliere, Lois Gaskin, Douglas Lee, Donald Ray, Terry Youngman, Ruth Ceci, Shirley Genereux, Carol LeVan, Geor ge Reardon, Kevin Chavez, John Graeme, Mary Lindsay, Jane Reardon, Kara Chris, Griffin, Lynda Butler Lucas, Laur a Reed, Edward, Jr. Christ, Kathryn Grimberg, Carol Lyons, Laur a Rivera, Cline, Wayne Hamilton, Tom Mack, Jackson Reyes, Nila Cohn, Joan Hawkins, Ashlyn Mahar ne, Cecile Robinson, Agnes Congiu, Rita Hawkins, Barbara Mahoney, Colleen Romani, Angelo & Dawson, Anthony Peter Hepp, Loren Maitland, Steve Marlene