Catholic Church 60 YEARS COURAGEOUSLY Living the Gospel March 1, 2020 WEEKEND MAGAZINE First Sunday of Lent Bishop Parkes Brings a Message of Hope from Pope Francis On February 13, 2020, Bishop Gregory Parkes participated in a meeting with Pope Francis, Successor of St. Peter, at the Vatican. The meeting was part of a regularly scheduled Ad Lim- ina visit to provide the Holy Father an update on the Diocese of St. Petersburg and to con- nect on a personal level. “He was very, very kind, very fatherly,” said Bishop Parkes. “I really got the sense that he was glad to see us and he wanted to hear from us.” During the meeting, Bishop Parkes asked Pope Francis to offer words of encouragement to those who are struggling with their faith, especially in light of scandals happening in the Church. Pope Francis shared, “Throughout its history, the Church has experienced difficult and chal- lenging times, even much worse than we are dealing with right now. But the Church has sus- tained because God guides his Church through the Holy Spirit.” Pope Francis also reminds us, “God’s hand is guiding His Church and will Continued next page Page 2 continue to do so and that should be a source of hope for us. God will never abandon us and He won’t abandon His Church.” The term ad limina PASTOR comes from the longer Rev. Wayne C. Genereux Latin phrase ad limina DEACONS apostolorum, meaning Deacon Bill Lovelace “to the threshold of the apostles.” During their stay in the Deacon John Schaefer Eternal City, Bishop Parkes and his brother bishops also made a pilgrimage to the tombs of the apostles Peter and PASTOR EMERITUS Paul. They also celebrated Mass at the Basilica of St. Mary Msgr. Anton Dechering Retired Major and prayed in front of a relic of the Lord’s crib from Bethlehem. CLERGY ASSISTANCE Bishop Parkes also celebrated Mass at the Basilica of St. Fr. Jack McDowell, OFM John Lateran. This is the Cathedral of Rome where the Fr. Tom Kirchhoefer, Pope’s cathedra (“chair”) is located, since Pope Francis is VA Chaplain Fr. Victor Bartolotta also the bishop of Rome. The cathedra is a symbol of each bishop’s teaching authority in the Church. MASS SCHEDULE Saturday: 4:00 PM Vigil While in Rome, Bishop Parkes also visited with Fr. Ralph Sunday: 8:00, 9:30, 11:30 am D’Elia and Deacon Josh Bertrand who are studying there and Fr. Gilberto Quintero, of Our Lady of Guadalupe Mis- HOLY DAYS 8, 9:30 am & 7 pm sion, who is on sabbatical. Weekdays: 8:00 am Saturday: 8:00 am Bishop Parkes also met with Vatican ministries known as dicasteries. He met with Cardinal Farrell at the Congrega- RECONCILIATION tion for Marriage, Family, and Laity and with the Secretary Saturdays of State, Cardinal Parolin, at the Vatican. 3:00 -3:45 pm or by Appointment 1600 54TH AVE S. ST. PETERSBURG, FL 33712 PHONE (727) 867-3663 FAX (727) 864-2679 WEB SITE http://btsp.org Reprinted with permission from dosp.org Page 3 ARE YOU NEW? What to Expect at Blessed Trinity Welcoming Our parishioners love meeting new people and sharing their lives with others. You’ll also be greeted by some of the most welcoming people you’ve ever met at a Church - and we’re not just talking about the Hos- pitality team. Blessed Trinity Catholic Church Family Focused If you have children, they are AL- WAYS welcome to celebrate Mass with the community! Our Family Lenten Retreat Faith Formation program invites the whole family to participate in learn- ing about the faith. Presenter: Rachel Dutilly a.k.a. Loved and Forgiven Sinner Dynamic Worship Throughout the Mass, you’ll be en- couraged and invigorated by the com- Monday-Wednesday, March 9, 10, 11 munity’s full, conscious, and active participation in the Liturgy. Our At 7:00 p.m. each evening in the church Community loves to SING! From (Abbreviated Presentation after 8 am Mass each morning) traditional hymns to contemporary worship music, the word of God is proclaimed in a dynamic fashion. The Divine Mercy is God’s gift to us; homilies are geared towards challeng- ing our parishioners to become better Trust is our gift back to God. Christians. A Church Unlike Any Other During our time together we will experience the healing There’s so much more to talk about! Our Parish is a wonderful, dynamic power of God’s Mercy, hear a sinner’s personal testimony, community and we welcome you to celebrate liturgy with us this week- and become aware of any obstacles preventing us from end! trusting God completely. It doesn’t matter if this is your first time, 50th time, or first time in 50 years - know that you always have a “Christianity never begins with what we do for God. it al- place to worship, and a community to belong to at Blessed Trinity Catholic ways begins with what God in His Mercy has done for us” Church. B. Manning To learn more, visit WWW.BTSP.ORG This Week in Worship Page 4 Healing for Mass Intentions Our Suffering Saturday, February 29 Church 4:00 p.m. Nancy Young (Dec) Deacon Lionel Roberts 94th Birthday (Liv) Please join us for Adoration Sunday, March 1, First Sunday of Lent of the Blessed 8:00 a.m. A. Frederick Susi (Dec) Sacrament. Every first Friday of Gladys Reish (Dec) the month for the near future, after 9:30 a.m. Blessed Trinity Parishioners the 8:00 a.m. Mass we will have 11:30 a.m. Jay Holster (Dec) Eucharistic exposition, homily, meditation, and benediction at Monday, March 2 9:30 a.m. You might want to pray 8:00 a.m. Robert & Diane Lepley and Family (Liv) for healing and for the victims of the scandal. Invest one hour with Tuesday, March 3, Saint Katharine Drexel, Virgin 8:00 a.m. Michael J. Dunning (Dec) God, one on one. Our next Adora- tion will be on Friday, March 6th Wednesday, March 4, Saint Casimir with Stations of the Cross. 8:00am For Vocations Thursday, March 5 8:00 a.m. Ankerberg Family (Dec) and Mary Phillabaum (Dec) Friday, March 6 8:00 a.m. James and Jean Bischoff (Liv) Eleanor Edling (Dec) Saturday, March 7, Saint Perpetua and Felicity, Martyrs 8:00 a.m. Albert & Frenchie Ehrman (Dec) 4:00 p.m. James Lawler (Dec) Bill Maslar (Dec) Sunday, March 8, Second Sunday of Lent 8:00 a.m. Kathleen Petzer (Dec) 9:30 a.m. For Parishioners 11:30 a.m. Michael Lynd (Dec) Are You Looking to Receive One of the Seven Sacraments With Us? Blessed Trinity Scripture Class New study began Feb.18th Matrimony Faith Formation Room Congratulations on your engagement! Every Diocese in Florida requires Tuesday mornings 9:30-11:00am at least six months preparation before marriage. Please call our Pastor, Fr. Wayne Genereux, at the Parish Office for an appointment before set- Church of the Holy Spirit ting a date. (Acts of the Apostles [1-14]. Baptism We will start with the Introduction We are honored that you would like to choose Blessed Trinity Catholic followed by 5 weeks of lessons. Church for the Baptism of your child! We ask that you please call our Books are $12. Pastor, Fr. Wayne Genereux, at the Parish Office for information re- For further information please call garding the Pre-Baptism Class before scheduling a Baptism. Barbara Townsend at Office Hours (727) 867-3605. Mon. - Fri. 9 am - 4 pm, Closed for Lunch Noon to 1 pm Page 5 Blessed Trinity Knights of Columbus Council 15862 Offertory for Feb. 23, 2020 $8,738.00 invite you to a St. Vincent de Paul, $1,213.00 St. Patrick / St. Joseph Dinner Gift Shop, $266.00 Saturday March 14, 2020 5:30 P.M. Best Lent Ever in the Parish Hall Will this Lent be your Best Lent Ever? Enjoy a variety of foods from Ireland, Italy and Poland while listening to folk music from the Old Country Journals designed to accompany Tickets $10.00 each this year's Lenten Journey offered by Dynamic Catholic are "free" Available at the Parish Office, in the Gift Shop, and available in the parish office if or you have signed up at: After Mass from your friendly Knight BestLentEver.com/2020. Daily videos plus thought provok- Menu ing questions will guide and in- Irish: Corned Beef & Cabbage and spire you and hopefully make this Lent your very best Lent ever! Irish Mashed Potatoes Polish: Kielbasa & Kapusta and Golumpki Italian: Lasagna and Stuffed Shells KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS Council 15862 AND FRIENDS INVITE I would like a Tax Statement for 2019 YOU TO 2020 _____ For my Church donations _____ For donations to St. Vincent de Paul March 6; 13; 20; and April 3 5:30 PM—7:00 PM My Name is : ____________________________________ In the Parish Hall Address and Zip Code: _____________________________ ________________________________________________ Friday Fish Fry Phone # _________________________________________ Menu: Fish, (Baked or Fried) Please fill out and return to the parish office Mac and Cheese, French Fries, or drop in the offertory basket. Coleslaw, Biscuits & Dessert Lemonade, iced tea, coffee are included Magazine Articles Bottled water, soda, beer and wine are available for donation. If you wish to put anything in the weekly parish magazine, there is a NEW contact! Please email any items to be published to Anne at : Adults $9.00 [email protected]. Thank you! To Go Orders Available We’re Catholic … It’s What We Do Page 6 aint Casimir This Week at Blessed Trinity DATES: 1458-1484 S Feast Day, March 4 Sunday, March 1 Building and Maintenance Fund Collection Born in Krakow, Casimir 7:00pm Men’s AA was the son of Casimir IV, king of Poland and grand Monday, March 2 6:00pm Prayer Meeting (FF) duke of Lithuania, and Elizabeth of Austria.