Second Sunday in Ordinary Time January 15, 2017

Church Office Hours

Monday—Friday 8:30 a.m.—4:30 p.m.

(727) 726-8477 Fax (727) 799-2062

School Office Hours

Monday—Friday 8:30 a.m.—3:30 p.m.

(727) 812-4650 Fax: (727) 812-4658

Second Sunday in Ordinary Time January 15, 2017

Religious Educaon Office Hours

Monday -Tuesday 12:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. Wednesday - Thursday 10:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.

(727) 812-4656 Fax: (727) 812-4658

'On whomever you see the Spirit come down and remain, he is the one who will baptize with the Holy Spirit.’ John 1:33

www.espiritusanto.cc

Pastoral Staff Office (727) 726-8477 Bulle7n Editor - Jean Hart

Website - Sonia Romero

Facility & Grounds - Mike Cortese

Liturgy & Music - Jeff FitzCharles

Office Manager - Millie Cantone

Pastoral Care/ Faith Forma7on - Deacon John Alvarez

Sick & Homebound Visita7ons - Deacon Dom Friscia

RCIA - Deacon Steven Girardi

Stewardship & Family Life Ministries - Tim Bergevin

Youth Ministry (727) 726-3622 Youth Minister Amy Persaud

Religious Educa7on (727) 812-4656 Director of Religious Educa7on Ellen Jones

RE Administra7ve Assistant Pat Roane

Church Office (727) 726-8477

Clergy and Consecrated Religious

Pastor - Reverend Father Len Piotrowski

Parochial Vicars - Reverend Father Frank Lubowa

Reverend Father Brad Reed

Administra7ve Services - Deacon Vincent P Alterio

Pastoral Ministries - Deacon John Alvarez

Assis7ng - Deacon Dominic P Friscia

Deacon Steven Girardi

Deacon Greg Nash

Funeral Liaison - Sister Paulamarie Lacy, SND

Bereavement—Sister Donna Daniels, SND

Espiritu Santo Catholic School (727) 812-4650 Principal - Margaret A Penn

Clearwater Central Catholic High School (727) 531-1449

Principal - James W. Deputy (Parish Supported High School)

Parish Informa7on

Sacrament of Reconcilia7on

9:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m.—Saturday

Communal Celebra=ons during Advent and Lent. (Special Schedule During Holidays)

Sacrament of Anoin7ng of the Sick

Every Saturday morning during the 8:30 a.m. Mass,

2nd Thursday at 11:00 a.m. during our Sick & Homebound

Mass, or you may ask the priest a?er any Mass, or call the

office for an appointment.

Celebra7ons of the Holy Eucharist—Masses

Monday –Friday 8:30 a.m., 12:15 p.m. & 6:30 p.m.

Saturday: 8:30 a.m.( includes Anoin=ng of the Sick),

Saturday Vigils: 4 p.m. & 6 p.m.

Sunday: 7 a.m., 8:30 a.m.-Family Mass, 10:15 a.m.,

12:00p.m. & 5 p.m.-Lifeteen/Young Adult Devo7ons

First Friday Adora=on of the Blessed Sacrament —

8:30 a.m.-2:00 p.m. with Benedic=on of the Blessed Sacrament

Marian Prayers: In honor of

Our Lady of the Miraculous Medal —

Mondays a?er the 8:30 a.m. and 6:30 p.m. Masses

Rosaries

8:00 a.m. Monday –Saturday, 10:15 a.m. Thursday,

6:30 p.m. following the Thursday Evening Mass.

Vision Statement-Who We Strive To Be

Espiritu Santo Catholic Church and School is a warm and welcoming Eucharist centered parish community reaching

out to all people in their treasured diversity. We support and encourage all people, especially our youth, to grow

and par=cipate more fully in their journey of faith. We ac=vely engage in parish and community ministries that

transform our words of faith into works of compassion, mercy and a commitment to social jus=ce in the one global

family. We envision a stronger commitment to beHer understand, appreciate and celebrate the joy of the gospel,

the grace of the sacraments and the transforma=ve power of prayer and God’s infinite love.

Mission Statement -Who We Are

The welcoming community of Espiritu Santo, inspired by the Holy Spirit, is commiHed to encountering Christ by

spreading the joy of the Gospel, celebra=ng the sacraments, serving with compassion, and embracing all on our

journey of faith together.

Our Mission and Our Vision

Bap7sms

Please contact the church office at least 6 weeks in advance.

Weddings

Please contact the church office at least 6 months in advance.

Parish Staff

We are a Sacramental People Mass Inten7ons


Bap7sm:

• Parents of infants and children six years of age and

younger –contact the church office preferably six weeks in

advance at [email protected]

• Children seven years and older, teens & adults contact:

Deacon Steven Girardi for more informa=on at

[email protected]

First Holy Communion & Confirma7on:

• School aged, contact

Ellen Jones, [email protected]

• Older teens and adults, contact

Deacon Steven Girardi, [email protected]

Marriage:

• Contact Tim Bergevin at least six months in

advance at [email protected]

Holy Orders:

• Contact Father Carl Melchior (727) 345-3452; or

email [email protected]

Monday, January 16

8:30 a.m. Emily Forczek �

No 12:15 p.m. and 6:30 p.m. Masses.

Parish office is closed in observance of MLK, Jr. Day.

Tuesday, January 17

8:30 a.m. Bernie Flood �

12:15 p.m. Charles Rose �

6:30 p.m. Catherine Griffin �

Wednesday, January 18

8:30 a.m. Beatrice Wesner �

12:15 p.m. Edward Fitzpatrick � 6:30 p.m. Charles Steer �

Thursday, January 19

8:30 a.m. Constance Santamaria �

12:15 p.m. Norm Ross �

6:30 p.m. Rosemary McCook �

Friday, January 20

8:30 a.m. Paddy Molloy �

12:15 p.m. Jus=n Kleinrichert �

6:30 p.m. Conor Slevin �

Saturday, January 21

8:30 a.m. Henry Forczek �

Vigil Masses

4:00 p.m. Mary Barnard �

6:00 p.m. Helen Baumer INT

Sunday, January 22

7:00 a.m. Linda Beckwith �

8:30 a.m. Catherine Gleason �

10:15 a.m. Paul Nardone �

12:00 p.m. For the People INT

5:00 p.m. Hugh Jensen �

Prayer List Please pray for those who are suffering from illness in our

parish. Prayer list names remain on the prayer list for eight

weeks, a call is needed to renew.

Patricia Arias

Regina Belmont

Catherine BenneH

Donald Bishop

Marie Bishop

Jean Cadman

Barbara Caraway

Tu Chung

Claire Clarke

Chuck Coggin

Jeanne Debeche

Tony Degenaro

Joni Giardion-Lopez

Joseph Haines

Charles Hamlet

Rose Marie Harvey

Lina Hernandez

Anne Hode

Debra Hopke

Collin Jones

Rose Marie Kirkpatrick

Thomas Kosta

Gloria Krzaczkowski

Gaby Mackenzie

Carol Miller

Valerie Murray

Dyanne Musmacker

Maureen O'Brien

Frank OH

Don Pawloski

Gulilermina Rivera

Adeline Ross

Edward Sabourin

Jim Schneider

Fr. Paul SciarroHa

Lynn Tarrence

Bob Tompas

Mafalda Wintheiser

Bread & Wine For this Week

In Memory of: Mae & Newt Hamblet

Tim Bergevin

Stewardship & Family Life

[email protected]

727-726-8477

Jeff Fitzcharles

Director of Liturgy & Music

[email protected]

727-726-8477

Liturgy & Worship Stewardship & Family Life


Mar7n Luther King, Jr. Day

This Monday, January 16, we will honor the great

humanitarian work of Dr. Mar=n Luther King, Jr. with a

special liturgy in the main church at 8:30 a.m. This is the

only Mass on Monday, Jan. 16 and the office will be closed

in observance of MLK, Jr. Day. At a =me when more than

ever in our history, we need to work for unity, jus=ce and

peace, not only in our own country, but around the world,

let us come together as a faith community to pray that we

might be God’s instruments of peace and welcome. The

vision of this great man and all who share his commitment

to universal brotherhood needs our solidarity through

prayer, presence, and lived unity.

Your Parish Community Needs You!

Serve as Jesus did!

We have so many needs…ONLY YOU can help us.

Has God blest you a smiling face? Be a minister of

Hospitality. We have a par=cularly great need at the

5:00 p.m. Life Teen Mass.

Has God planted in you a special love for the Eucharist? Be

a Eucharis=c Minister.

Has God given you a quiet desire to work behind the

scenes? Be a sacristan; water plants, help with altar linens,

vo=ve candles and so much more.

Has God revealed in you a voice for song? Join a choir!

Has God inspired in you a love for Scripture or a good

speaking voice? Become a Reader at Mass. We also want to

include more youth and young adults as lectors, especially

at the 5:00 p.m. Life Teen Mass.

Remember: You will experience the great joy of serving

only by serving.

Please contact Jeff in the Liturgy Office 727-726-8477 X-306

to leave your name and area of interest. Jeff will talk with

you and then give your informa=on to the respec=ve

coordinator.

Support our community by reducing expenses and

simplify your offerings. Create your one-=me or

recurring dona=on easily and securely.

Sign up today

espiritusantocc.weshareonline.org

Offertory Collec7ons for week ending 1.8.17

Regular Offertory Collec7on: $ 22,221.24

Average Envelope GiR: $ 20.43

WeShare Offertory Collec7on: $ 9,968.00

Average WeShare GiR: $ 42.78

For more informa=on about Offertory and other online

giving opportuni=es, contact Tim Bergevin at the

church office.

Online giving saves our parish substan=ally in banking

fees, handling and labor costs every month.

Thank you for your stewardship!

New: There are now WeShare giving opportuni=es for

each envelope in your packet.- i.e. Re=red Religious,

Immaculate Concep=on, St. Vincent de Paul, Christmas

Flowers, etc.

Your Gi�s To God… And To Your Parish

Amy Persaud

Youth Ministry

[email protected]

727-726-3622

Youth Ministry Religious Educa7on

Ellen Jones

Director of Religious Educa7on

[email protected]

727-812-4656

Our High School Youth Group will meet in the

John Bosco Center - Youth Lounge

Any High School Teen is welcome to join us Sunday

Nights a?er the 5pm Life Teen Mass for faith, fellowship

and fun!


Our Middle School Youth Group will meet in

ESCS Padua Hall - School Gym

Any Middle School Teen is welcome to join us Tuesday

nights at 6:15 p.m. (REL-ED) in Padua Hall for faith,

fellowship and fun!

Forgiveness Day Forgiveness Day will be on Saturday, January 21 from

9:00 a.m. to noon beginning in Padua Hall. This half-day

retreat is for the students only. We are looking for adult

helpers to run ac=vity centers and lead small groups around.

If you are able to help, please contact the Religious

Educa=on Office.

Confirma7on If you did not turn in your Confirma=on name form and

leHer to the Pastor, they are past due. Please be working on

your Stewardship hours this month. Next month you will

need to plan to aHend one of the Sta=ons of the Cross

during Lent.

Catechesis of the Good Shepherd Our atriums are growing! If you have a child who is 3, 4, or 5

and would like to have them aHend the atrium on Sunday

mornings at 8:30 a.m., contact the Religious Educa=on

Office. Our level 2 atriums are working on prayer and will

soon start contempla=ng the messianic prophecies.

Cans Do you recycle at home? Do you have used metal and

aluminum cans? Please consider bringing them to the

collec=on bins by the John Bosco Center or the dumpster

behind the school. The money we make from recycling

these metal products goes to help people through the

St. Vincent de Paul Society.

Monday 2nd Grade Our Monday 2nd grade class just finished learning about

Advent and Jesus’ birth. Now they are focusing on

Reconcilia=on and how we are all called to forgive. They are

looking forward to First Reconcilia=on and First Holy

Communion.

Check out our Online Calendar at: hHp://www.espiritusanto.cc/calendar/lifeteen-calendar.html

(*Dates and Times are subject to change)

Sunday, January 15th

- NO YOUTH GROUP

Sunday, January 22nd

- 6-8:00 p.m.

“Illuminate” Life-teen Kick-off Social Night

January: High School

January: Middle School

Tuesday, January 17th

- NO YOUTH GROUP

Tuesday, January 24th

- 6:15-7:30 p.m. “Respond” an Edge

Night on Faith

“The greatest power you possess in life is your

understanding that life gives you a fresh start any

moment you choose to start fresh.” -Guy Finley

www.livelifehappy.com

Around the Parish


January 55 + Events

Tues., Jan. 17 10:00 a.m. Pot Luck

Tues., Jan. 24 No Mee=ng

Tues., Jan. 31 10:00 a.m. Video: Fa=ma

Any ques=ons contact Anna Hall at 727-712-9090.

Blood Drive

The blood drive is this weekend

Sunday, January 15th.

The blood mobile will be here a?er all the morning Masses,

from 7:30 a.m.—1:30 p.m.

All donors will receive a OneBlood Long Sleeve T-shirt and a

wellness checkup including blood pressure, temperature,

iron count, pulse and cholesterol screening!

Please help save a life.

Wednesday Morning Bible Study

Come join us for Wednesday morning weekly

bible study.

Wednesdays at 9:30 a.m. in the John Bosco Center, room 1.

It is a six week study but you can join us any=me.

9th

Annual WES Fashion Show Luncheon

“Happy Hearts Helping Hospice”

Saturday Feb. 11, 2017

11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. in the Parish Center.

The Women of Espiritu Santo happily present our annual

fashion show luncheon. Suncoast Hospice will set up a

Bou=que filled with designer fashions and accessories for

sale at very reasonable prices, as well as provide fashions for

our models. All proceeds from these sales benefit Suncoast

Hospice.

A silent auc=on, gi? baskets and share the wealth drawings

will add to the excitement and fun. This benefits local

chari=es supported by WES.

If you are a business owner or manager and would like to

donate towards the auc=on or baskets, please call the event

chair, Rachel Friesema at 727-481-4757, to find out what

benefits are available for your par=cipa=on.

Tickets are $23 and include a delicious sit down lunch

catered by our own Knights of Columbus. Tickets will be

available at the January WES mee=n and a?er masses on

Jan 14/15 & 21/22. This event is very popular, so buy your

=ckets today either a?er Mass, or by contac=ng Ka=e

Gonsch at 727-415-4177 or [email protected].

En=re tables for 8 persons are available, as well.

Opening up the Catechism of the

Catholic Church with Father Frank

Tuesdays - 6:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.

in the John Bosco Center

Next Class will be Jan. 17th

Topic: 7 Pe77ons of the Lord’s Prayer

# 4 – “Give Us This Day Our Daily Bread”

If you have any ques7ons, please contact

Barbara Moody at [email protected]

The GiR Shop ARer Christmas Sale!

40% off all Christmas items

Through January 22nd! Rethinking Jus7ce Workshop

Members of Espiritu Santo, St. Michael the

Archangel and Our Lady of Lourdes are joining

together to look into the scriptural basis for

doing jus=ce. Join us in a two-part study as we

look into Catholic Social Teaching and Pope Francis’s

message on peace.

Part One

Where: St. Michael the Archangel Catholic Church

2281 S.R. 580, in the Cenacle

When: Tuesday, January 24th

at 6:00 p.m.

Focus: Catholic Social Teaching and Scripture Study

St. Vincent de Paul needs your help!

Our cupboard is almost bare. Please help us

feed our hungry, by picking up a bag with

aHached list of suggested items. The bags will

be available at all the church entrances the weekends

of January 14/15, 21/22 & 28/29.

May God bless you for your generosity.

Espiritu Santo Legacy Society is a way for all

parishioners to bless future genera7ons through a

legacy giR. Listed, herewith, are various ways that

everyone who makes a legacy giR commitment to

benefit Espiritu Santo Catholic Church will become

a member of the Espiritu Santo Legacy Society.

Anonymity for those who prefer it will be provided.

For further informa7on pertaining to the Legacy

Society, please call Tim Bergevin at the church

office, 727-726-8477 x326.

Proper method for naming the Church in your Will

To observe the best method for naming the Church in your Will or Trust, please ask your aLorney to use

the following terminology: “I give devise, and bequeath (amount, ar7cle, stock, etc.) to Robert N. Lynch, as

Bishop of the diocese of St. Petersburg, and his successors in office, a Corpora7on Sole, for the use of

Espiritu Santo Catholic Church, 2405 Philippe Pkwy., Safety Harbor, FL 34695.”

Consider naming Espiritu Santo as your beneficiary on one of your life insurance policies or adding as a

con7ngent beneficiary to an exis7ng policy.

Consider naming Espiritu Santo as the beneficiary of one of your IRA accounts. For owners of a single IRA

account, consider adding Espiritu Santo as a percentage beneficiary.

Stocks and Bond GiRs

For complete details, contact Tim at the office 727-726-8477.

A Charitable GiR Annuity enables interested individuals to support the ministry of Espiritu Santo Parish and

School through an irrevocable giR. By doing so, you receive fixed payments at a rate higher than standard

bank products and obtain substan7al tax savings.

To learn more, call Jon Jones at the Diocesan Stewardship Office — 727-374-0220.

Espiritu Santo Legacy Society

Thank You

Almighty and loving God,

We thank you for your infinite mercy in our lives.

Each day we feel your grace anew, nourishing and blessing us.

With confidence in your generosity, mercy and love, we turn to you

In all our needs and we ask you to fill us with the same generosity,

mercy and love toward others.

Help us to share our bread, our life, with those around us,

for when we share of ourselves we make you present to our

brothers and sisters.

As you have shown mercy toward your enemies, give us courage to

act with mercy even in the face of rejec=on or discomfort.

You are our source of life, our model and our message.

May we reflect your example in all that we say and do.

With grateful hearts we offer this prayer, through Jesus Christ,

your Son and our Lord. Amen.


102 individuals experiencing Alzheimer’s Disease

or other memory loss illnesses, received

1,366 client-day services, which allows quality

=me for their caregivers through Catholic Chari=es’

Respite Care Program in Citrus and Hernando

coun=es

879 11 year olds and

586 11th graders from our Catholic Schools

learned about all voca=ons at the Focus 11 and

Re-Focus Voca=on Rallies

874 Catechumens and Candidates seeking entry

into the Catholic Church through parish RCIA

programs were able to become the Elect with the

blessing of Bishop Lynch at the Rite of Elec=on

17,127 children, youth and young adults from

our parish faith forma=on programs and

12,457 from our Catholic Schools experience

faith forma=on and sacramental prepara=on with

the assistance of the Office of Evangeliza=on and

Lifelong Faith Forma=on

“Today I ask in the name of Christ and the Church,

never +re of being merciful.” –––– Pope Francis, The Church of Mercy

“Thank You” to our parishioners who par=cipated in last

year’s 2016 APA , helping our diocesan church extend Christ’s love

and mercy. Your generosity is a blessing to those we serve.

The mission of the Church is alive and well

here at Espiritu Santo. We finished APA 2016

with record giving and par7cipa7on. A most

joyful “Thank You” to our 1,117 families who

par7cipated in last year's 2016 APA. Your

generous and loving response has allowed

our parish to aLain $310,000 of our

$365,000 assessment, bringing us to 85% of

our parish goal!

As Pope Francis has courageously encouraged us, we should “never

�re of being merciful.” Through APA, we have the opportunity to

join with our brothers and sisters in Christ to show mercy through-

out our diocese. Our gi?s can open doors, providing faith forma=on

for all ages, answering calls to the priesthood, and offering direct

services and outreach to some of our most vulnerable.

Please keep the success and unity of our

parish and our diocese in your prayers.

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