BLESSED TRINITY Weekend Magazine May 20, 2018 Pentecost Sunday Creating a Vis ion f or the Futur e Together Quiz: do you know any of these mythic Christian ?

A. Hubertus America in the 6th century? B. Saint Christopher C. Saint Praxedes A. Saint Brendan B. Saint Patrick C. Saint Columba

A. Saint Apollonia B. C. Saint Margaret of Antioch

by a dragon . . . page Music Notes . . . . 3 See Quiz on pg. 2 for answers! Annual Awards . . . . 5 Celebr ating Our Pas t to Awaken the Futur e Activities Calendar . . . . .6 Quiz Answers 1. Saint Christopher - One story relates how St. Christopher was at first a dog-headed man. Encountering the Christ Child, he regained his human appearance. Its symbolism shows how Christopher left his animal-like ways. 2. Saint Brendan - The story goes St. Brendan was an expert sailor who heard of rumors of a distant land in the West which some believed was the original Garden of Eden. Research has proved a cross-Atlantic voyage was possible during the 6th century. 3. Saint Margaret of Antioch - Legend claims while Margaret was in jail for being Christian, she met the devil in the form of a dragon, who proceeded to swallow her whole. The cross she carried with her irritated the dragon’s belly and she was able to tear her way out. Reprinted with permission from Aleteia

artha Monagan-Hart Ph.D., LCSW, Volunteer, will facilitate the Sister Jean MBarrett Bereavement Support Group. The group offers a caring presence in a safe, comfortable environment to share stories and listen to each other with compassion offering support in our normal grief reactions. Adults of all faiths are welcome and there is no fee to attend.

Martha is available in the Parish Library at 1:00 p.m. prior to all scheduled meetings. Please feel free to stop by at those times with any questions or concerns you might have about the group. You can also E-mail Martha at [email protected]. You may also leave your phone number if you would like to talk. You can also call the parish office at 727-867-3663 and we will make sure she receives your message.

Saturday, June 16, 2018 at 11:00 a.m. Faith Fest Gregory Parkes will Saturday, October 27, 2018 10:00 celebrate Mass at the Cathedral of a.m. - 6:00 p.m. St. in St. Join Bishop Gregory Parkes for a Petersburg to commemorate the free faith-and-music festival at establishment of the Diocese. beautiful Al Lopez Park in Please come into the Parish Office Tampa. Festival will include fun, for tickets as they are on a first food, music, exhibits, and an come first serve basis. Only 5 outdoor Mass. pairs of tickets remain! This Week In Worship MASS INTENTIONS READINGS & FEAST DAYS

Sat., May 19 Sat. May 19 Vigil & Sun., May 20: Pentecost 8:00 a.m. Srs. of St. Francis Jubilarians (liv) Acts 2:1-11 • Psalm 104:1, 24, 29-30, 31, 34 • 1 4:00 p.m. Miguel & Adolfo Rojas (dec) Corinthians 12:3B-7, 12-13 or Galatians 5:16-25 • John Sun., May 20 20:19-23 or 15:26-27, 16:12-15 8:00 a.m. Dr. Herb Christman (dec) Mon., May 21: Galatians 3:9-15, 20; Acts 1:12-14; 9:30 a.m. Blessed Trinity Parishioners John 19:25-34 11:30 p.m. James Murphy (dec) Mon., May 21 Tues., May 22: James 4:1-10; Psalm 55:7-8, 9-10A, 10B- 7:30 a.m. Enrico Postiglione (dec) 11A, 23; Mark 9:30-37 Tues., May 22 7:30 a.m. Helena Tarnowski (dec) Wed., May 23: James 4:13-17, Psalm 49:2-3, 6-7, 8-10, 11; Wed., May 23 Mark 9:38-40 7:30 a.m. Vocations Thurs., May 24 Thurs., May 24: 7:30 a.m. Dick Tetter (dec) James 5:1-6; Psalm 49:14-15AB, 15CD-16, 17-18, 19-20; Fri., May 25 Mark 9:41-50 7:30 a.m. Joan Krueger (dec) Fri., May 25: James 5:9-12; Psalm 103:1-2, 3-4, 8-9, 11-12; Sat., May 26 Mark 10:1-12 8:00 a.m. Felicidad & Nicholas Reyes (dec) 4:00 p.m. Edward Crader (dec) Sat., May 26: James 5:13-20; Psalm 141:1-2, 3 and 8; Mark Sun., May 27 10:13-16 8:00 a.m. Dr. Herb Christman (dec) 9:30 a.m. Blessed Trinity Parishioner Sat. Vigil & Sun., May 27, 2018 11:30 a.m. Edward Cannon (dec) Deuteronomy 4:32-34, 39-40 • Psalm 33:4-5, 6, 9, 18-19, 20, 22 • Romans 8:14-17 • Matthew 28:16-20

SACRAMENTS Dear Parishioners, During the 9:30 & 11:30 a.m. Masses we are using new music. To follow along, you may use the assembly cards in the front left Matrimony pocket of the new burgundy Please call the Parish Office for an hymnal covers. appointment with a parish priest before setting a date. Every Diocese The 9:30 a.m. Mass will use the in Florida requires at least six “Mass of Wisdom” assembly card. months preparation before The 11:30 a.m. Mass will use the Baptism card labeled “Mass of Saint Ann.” Please call the Parish Office for information regarding God Bless You! the Pre-Baptism Class before scheduling a Baptism. ~Vincent Sclafani, Director of Music Money Matters by Eileen Plasse, Parish Manager Double Points! Trending Now! Today Only! Top Rated! Upgrade Your Space! Big Savings! All emails with catchy phrases. It is like the world shouts out for our attention to spend our money or time on what they offer. It can be very distracting, especially if one of those ‘shout outs’ comes from my favorite place to shop. I don’t need the distractions. I must resist the temptation.

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• Click on FORMED • Enter the information asked when prompted • Enter Parish Access Code: Our parish code leads you to watch an engaging movie, read a good book or listen to an inspiring talk (In both English or Spanish!) There is something for everyone with Annual Trinity Sunday Awards May 29, 2018– 9:30 a.m. Mass Congratulations Honorees St. Jude Medal To be Announced Bishop Gregory L. Parks will make the announcement in late August or early September, 2018. Medal of Honor Recipients Barbara Townsend, Sister Jean Barrett, OSF, Pat and Bob Gallen

Distinguished Service Awards Nancy Flanigan, Larry Williams, Lou Rosa, Alice Coston John DeZarn, Lou Cursio, Vincent Sclafani, Blessed Trinity Choir, Aimee Holley, Pat Moore, Blessed Trinity St. Vincent DePaul We’re Catholic . . . It’s What we Do

This Week at Blessed Sun. 7:00 p.m. - Men’s AA Meeting, Rm 4 Mon. 5/21 7:00 p.m. - Prayer Meeting, FFC Wed. 5/23 6:30 p.m. - Choir - Music Room

Sat. 5/26 7:00 p.m. - Women’s AA Meeting, Rm 4

Please call the Parish Office, (727) 867-3663, for information regarding ministries & organizations We like you, too! Blessed Trinity St. Vincent de Paul Society Did you know our growing Facebook page is up to 50 likes? BT SVDP invites you to learn about what we do for those in need in our parish. If you would like to help the needy in our If you have a Facebook area in a personal way , please call Pat Gallen at (727) 867-2754 account, don’t forget to give for more information. us a like and check-in before “God Bless You!” or after your mass!

You can also go to our website at www.btsp.org and click on the Facebook logo on the top right of the home Parents! page. Please submit to the Parish Office the names of those graduating from 8th Grade, High School, College or are receiving Don’t forget to leave a comment! We love an Advanced Degree so that we might Celebrate their hearing from you. achievements!

We are in need of willing parishioners to visit and bring communion to our Homebound on Sundays. For more information, please call Aimee Holley at: (727) 687-2829 Marriage Struggling? If your marriage has become troubled and stressed, unloving or uncaring; if you have grown cold and distant; even if you are divorced or separated, or are thinking about it, no matter how bad it may be… Retrouvaille can help, as it has helped tens of thousands of others. Our next program in Tampa begins May 25-26, 2018. For more information, visit www.HelpOurMarriage.org, or call (813) 816-0711. Not counseling or group therapy. All contacts and names held in strictest confidence. Please Pray for Our Sick and Homebound Adkins, Chantale DeCaires, Brian Horne, Francesca McManus, Elly Romani, Angelo & Marlene Albertson, Michelle DeLucca, Rosemary Huff , Walt & Carole Merchant, Geraldine Rosa, Joe & Nina Antczak, Harriet Detore, Alice Iglesias, Olivia Merchant, Rhoda Sanders, Kimberly Aselage, Karl Irvin, Vict oria Favero, Beverly Mesick, Phil & Nancy Sanders, Marilyn Attard, Stephanie Fazio, Mary & Frank Kant owicz, Jan Mitchell, Stella Schillaci, Peter Banks, Cathy Feehan, Joe Keit hly, Claire Monahan, Sheila Sharp, Jennett Beckman, Fred Feltes, Chuck & Lauren Kincaid, Kevin & Tammie Morton, Donna Abby Shelby, Ron & Montez Beekman, Connie Finnerty, Connie King, Ada Murdock, Cheryl & Evan Bennett, Elizabeth Flanagan, John Kleinberger, Donovan Naylor, Elizabeth Sheridan, Samantha Blondheim, Carmen Forbes, Monica & Tom Kline, Irene Neumann, Janet Silveira, Alberta Bogensberger, Rosemary Forbes, Rahim Kwesell, Eugene Nuñez, Marleny Simpson, Rose Brown, Bob & Beverly Forbes, Tina May Leat h, Bill Pezzulo, Irene Smith, Anita Brown, Dorothy Fraser, Sue Chapman Lee, Donald Pope, Stoney Sr. Jean Brown, Buck Freda, Eileen Leininger, Carol Post, Shelley Brown, Shaquita St. Pierre, Rick Gilberto, Josie LeVan, George Privitera, Sandy Browning, Rea Stankiewicz, Cy Graeme, Mary Lindsay, Jane Ramsey, Gerald Buckwald, Diane Thompson, Sue Grimberg, Carol Lucas, Laura Ray, Terry Ceci, Shirley Thore, Isabelle Haley, Pat Lyons, Laura Reardon, Kevin Chris, Hamilton, Tom Mack, Jackson Reardon, Kara Timm, Carol & Linda Christ, Kathryn Harris, Melonie Maharne, Cecile Reed, Edward, Jr. Van Dusen, Caroline Cline, Wayne Hawkins, Ashlyn Mahoney, Colleen Remp, Al Watson, Doug & Claire Cramer, David Rivera, D’Agostino, Frances Hawkins, Barbara Maitland, Steve Whalen, Dorothy Reyes, Nila Dawson, Anthony Peter Hepp, Loren M ark, Jacqueline Wilson, Dolores Robinson, Agnes Deacon Lionel Roberts Heylan, Edward H. M arois,M ary Wood, Jena