EIGHTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME
February 26, 2017
Save These Dates! STATIONS OF THE CROSS Fridays of Lent 5:45pm - Spanish 7:30pm - English CONFESSIONS Saturdays - 2:30pm - 3:30pm
LENTEN PENANCE SERVICE March 27 at 7:00pm
HOLY WEEK April 10th through April 15th PALM SUNDAY April 9th EASTER SUNDAY April 16th Regulations on Fasting and Abstinence The dual disciplines of fasting and abstinence have a long history in the Catholic Church. Going back to the early Church, the purpose behind the custom of self denial is not punishment; it is to simplify our lifestyles so that we create a certain emptiness. In this way, freed from all distractions, we are able to hear and respond to God’s continued call to conversion and holiness.
Ash Wednesday Mass Schedule 7:00AM, 8:30AM, 12:10PM & 7:30PM 6:00PM - Spanish Mass
♦ Fasting is to be observed on Ash Wednesday and Good Friday by all Catholics between the ages of 18 to 59 years (inclusive). On days of fasting, one full meal is allowed. Two smaller meals, sufficient to maintain strength, may be taken according to one’s needs, but together they should not equal another full meal. Eating between meals is not permitted, but liquids are allowed. ♦ Abstinence from meat is to be observed by all Catholics who are 14 years of age and older. Ash Wednesday, all the Fridays of Lent, and Good Friday are days of abstinence. Note: If a person is unable to observe the above regulations due to ill health or other serious reasons, they are urged to practice other forms of self denial that are suitable to their condition. Fasting, almsgiving, and prayer are the three traditional disciplines of Lent. The faithful and catechumens should undertake these practices seriously in a spirit of penance and of preparation for baptism or of renewal of baptism at Easter.
Incarnation Catholic Church Buy your St. Patrick’s Dinner Dance tickets after Mass in the Gazebo, Today and March 5th 1
CLERGY Rev. Michael Suszynski, Pastor Rev. Philip Clement, Parochial Vicar Rev. Francisco Hernandez, Parochial Vicar Deacon Ramon Rodriguez Deacon Matt Shirina
EIGHTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME
February 26, 2017
SCHOOL OFFICE 5111 Webb Rd., Tampa, FL 33615 Ph. 813.884.4502 Fax: 813.885.3734 www.icstampa.org
PARISH OFFICE Hours: 9am - 4pm 5124 Gateway Dr., Tampa, FL 33615 Ph. 813.885.7861 www.icctampa.org
STAFF 813-885-7861 Stewardship Director - Rae Stabile stewardship@icctampa.org Facility Manager - Ed Conner facilitymanager@icctampa.org 813-949-9021 Parish Secretary - Irene Martinez secretary@icctampa.org Bulletin Coordinator - Monica Windmiller bulletin@icctampa.org Director of Music - David Funes musicdirector@icctampa.org Director of Faith Formation Deacon Matt Shirina dff@icctampa.org 813-884-3624 Religious Education Ministry Cheralyn Quevedo reled@icctampa.org 813-884-3624
MASS SCHEDULE Monday through Friday: 7:00am & 8:30am Saturday: 8:30am & 4:30pm (Vigil) Sunday: 7:30am, 9:00am, 10:30am (signed), 12pm Holy Days: 7:00pm (Vigil) , 7:00am, 8:30am, 12:10pm, 6:00pm (Spanish), 7:30pm (English)
MISAS EN ESPAÑOL: Domingos a la 1:30pm Viernes a las 6:30pm
CONFESSIONS: Saturdays - 2:30pm to 3:30pm in Church or by appointment
DON’T BE ANXIOUS People have, it seems, a natural penchant for misplaced emphasis on unimportant things. They can easily get caught up with what they’re having for dinner or what they will wear. Often it is a tragedy that helps people to refocus on what is really important. What I shall wear is an irrelevant question when I am facing surgery or chemotherapy. What’s for dinner is immaterial to those living through grief or unemployment. In today’s Gospel, Jesus tells us not to worry. He doesn’t say, “Don’t eat. Don’t cook. Don’t buy clothes.” He says, “Don’t worry.” Jesus asks us not to relinquish our responsibilities but to let go of our anxiety. Anxiety betrays a lack of trust and Jesus reminds us that “Your heavenly Father knows” all that you need (Matthew 6:32).
This weekend is commitment weekend. With your gift, you can inspire hope for those in need. Your generous gift/pledge to the 2017 Annual Pastoral Appeal on behalf of our parish will help us reach our goal and provide for the ministries, programs and services that are essential to continue God’s work for in our diocese, both now and for future generations. Please participate at Mass today and make a gift of hope.
DEVOTIONS Morning Prayer Group: Liturgy of the Hours Mon., Tue., Thurs., Fri. & Sat.: 8:10am 8:25am
EXPOSITION OF THE BLESSED SACRAMENT Every 1st Friday following the 8:30am Mass until 6:15pm in the chapel ROSARY: Thursdays at 11:30am in the chapel
ROSARIO EN ESPAÑOL - Jueves de 5:30pm 6:30pm
NEXT WEEKEND IS OUR MONTHLY FOOD COLLECTION Please leave non-perishables in the plastic bins located in the church foyer. Monetary donations can be left in the Helping Hand Box located at the rear of the church. Thank You, Buds Blooms & Beyond for your donation of flower arrangements for our church and chapel 11234 W. Hillsborough Ave. Tampa, FL 33635 2
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† MASS INTENTIONS † SUNDAY - February 26th - EIGHTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME
7:30 A.M. + Marjorie Jeanne Yarnell by Mercy Stitt 9:00 A.M. PEOPLE OF INCARNATION 10:30 A.M.+ Tom & Grace Paccione by Loretta 12:00 P.M. + Robert J. Hennessey by Connie Hennessey 1:30 P.M + Karen Castro by mother & father MONDAY - February 27
7:00 A.M + Shirley Sullivan by husband 8:30 A.M. TUESDAY - February 28
7:00 A.M. 8:30 A.M.+ Miguel Soto by Maria Soto WEDNESDAY - March 1 ASH WEDNESDAY
7:00 A.M. 8:30 A.M. + Angelita Nives by daughter 12:10 P.M.+ Ricardo Crespin by Marta Amaya 6:00 P.M. 7:30 P.M. THURSDAY - March 2
7:00 A.M. 8:30 A.M. + Stella Batycki by family FRIDAY - March 3
7:00 A.M. 8:30 A.M. 6:30 P.M. + Absalon Garcia by Carlos Garcia SATURDAY - March 4
8:30 A.M 4:30 P.M. + Jim Henry by family SUNDAY - March 5th - FIRST SUNDAY OF LENT
7:30A.M. 9:00 A.M. + Marie Mendez by ICCW 10:30 A.M. PEOPLE OF INCARNATION 12:00 P.M. + Thomas Lom by Steve & Cymbre Lom 1:30 P.M. (SI) 50th Anniversary of Armando & Irma Rodriguez
SACRIFICIAL GIFTS OF TREASURE OFFERTORY (Fir st Collection) is used solely for the operation and maintenance of the parish. Weekly Target .................................................. $21,000.00 2/19/2017 Offertory Donations ....................... $15,276.00 Online Giving………...…………..$2,979.00 Shortfall…………………….....… $2,745.00 Dominican Mission……………....$2,303.50
THANK YOU FOR YOUR GENEROSITY!
PLEASE PRAY FOR OUR MILITARY
PV2 Chad Michael Burgess PV2 Angelique Burgess SGT Damian Patrick Bumm A1C Angela Costa SRA Christina Costa A1C Brett Masser Pfc Yoselyn Rivera
February 26, 2017
Prayer List Please pray for those who are suffering from illness in our parish. Prayer list names remain on the prayer list for 3 months. If you would like to add, remove or update a name call the parish office at 813-885-7861 or send an e-mail to bulletin@icctampa.org.
Christian Alexander Michael Alexander Bob Beaudry Monique Biumi Bertito Bravo Jessica Caldwell Ralph Cerra Barbara Clark-Alexander Felix Cruz Fr. Paul Damien Haydee Delestre Anne Delgado Sisto Giordano Ana S Girwar-Nath Kiara Girwar - Nath Ene Gonzalez Charles Kanaszka Marciano Macias Luis Daniel Maldonado Llidio Mendes Ginny Miller Erica Mino
PRAY FOR
Madeline Molina Eneida Montero Francisco Ochoa Gloria Oyola Sarah Paccione Gabriel Rivera Lourdes Rivera Nathan Rodriguez Henry Salsano Mary Santiago Elaine Schutz Don Shamblin Robert Teel Frank Troy Dale Tucker Pauline Villegas Theresa Vitto William Vitto Rose Vrabel Greg Windmiller Amy Workman Dale Zgurzynski
Our Condolences We offer our condolences and prayers to families who have lost a dear family member during the recent past weeks: Virginia Wagner 4/26/1941 - 2/16/2017 May the souls of your dear ones rest in Peace!
The Jubilee Mass of Thanksgiving with Bishop Gregory Parkes honoring couples throughout the diocese who will celebrate 25, 50 or more years of marriage during 2017 will take place at the Cathedral of St. Jude the Apostle on Sunday, April 2nd at 3:00pm. If you wish to attend, please contact the parish office. Registrations must be received by Thursday March 16th. 3
Director of Faith Formation Deacon Matt Shirina dff@icctampa.org
813-884-3624
Thank you Fr. Clement, Fr. Francisco, Deacon MaƩ, Rae, Carole, Paul and Roshy for making our ConfirmaƟon Retreat so special last Saturday. Thank you parents for sharing this blessed Ɵme in your child’s life with us. Please keep this wonderful group of confirmande in prayer and may the Holy Spirit conƟnue to guide us always. On Sunday we welcomed Joshua Ramos MarƟnez into our family of Faith before he went into the Army. He received the Sacraments of ConfirmaƟon and First Holy Communion. Please keep Joshua in prayer as well.
Religious Education Ministry Cheralyn Quevedo reled@icctampa.org
Ways to Evangelize and Reclaim the Sense of the Sacred As Catholics, we are called to know and defend the Faith. We are also called to set a good example for others. The following suggestions are some personal acts of good examples: Make the Sign of the Cross before and after saying Grace aloud in public as well as in private. 1. Arrive on time for Mass and do not depart early, before the priest exits. 2. Dress as nicely as possible for Mass, especially Sunday Mass, as if you are going to a nice restaurant for dinner. 3. Limit talking in church to what is absolutely necessary. Next week, I will provide a few more suggestions. Thanks Deacon Matt
Calling all teens
between the ages of 13-17. Please join us on Wednesday, March 1st, in St. John’s Room from 7:00pm-9:00pm for some fun and fellowship. If you have any questions, please call our Faith Formation Office.
Important Information
Faith Formation Families, we have some exciting news! Effective immediately, we are reserving pews at the 9am Mass every Sunday just for you! Children attending Faith Formation classes are also invited to sit in the choir area. Please call the Faith Formation Office to reserve your seat. We look forward to seeing you at Mass. 4
EIGHTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME
February 26, 2017
IN KEEPING WITH OUR TRADITION, WE AT INCARNATION CATHOLIC SCHOOL: Inspire disciples of Christ, Challenge each individual to a be a life-long learner, and Strive to live our Catholic faith through service to each other and the community. --------------------------------------------------------5111 Webb Road * Tampa, FL 33615 * www.icstampa.org * Tel: (813) 884-4502 * Fax: (813) 885-3734
As a Catholic school, we believe that each student is unique and learns in different ways. This year we began using a Blended Learning approach in the math classroom to support this belief. Students rotate through various stations including a small group instruction station, a technology station using iPads, and a pair practice station. Students receive individualized attention, frequent feedback on progress, and opportunities to interact with 21st century learning tools. Our students are growing in their math and critical thinking skills as they progress through the school year! As one of the ICS Varsity and JV soccer coaches, it was a great honor to witness our student athletes grow in their soccer skills and faith this season. We ended with a great record on the scoreboard, but more importantly, our students showed their true Catholic and ICS spirit in the way they conducted themselves on and off the field. Our student athletes showed sportsmanship in their interactions with other teams, inspiring leadership as they taught their younger teammates fundamental skills, and focus on academics by placing their schoolwork as the priority. I am honored to be a teacher and coach at ICS where the students, faculty, and administration are deeply rooted in the Catholic faith! —Ms. Meagan Koeth, Middle School Math Teacher Sixth graders have been hard at work writing essays for the Knights of Columbus essay contest. This year students were to focus on religious freedom. This was a great opportunity for students to make a connection between their schoolwork, the events in the world around them, and their faith. In order to fully appreciate the topic, we began by discussing how our country was founded on religious freedom. We then focused on the importance of tolerance in our society. Students realized how fortunate they are to live in a country that affords them the opportunity to attend a Catholic school, pray in public when they are out to dinner with their family, or even to be allowed to wear a cross or religious medal around their neck. They were also able to appreciate that while they are free to practice their faith, it is amazing to live in a country that allows people to be free to practice whatever religion they believe in without the fear of punishment or persecution. We thank the Knights of Columbus for giving students the chance to focus on their faith through this amazing opportunity. Sixth graders worked through the writing process of planning, writing, editing, and rewriting. Most importantly they made real world connections to their faith and realized how blessed they are to be Catholic and live in the United States of America. —Mrs. Denise Sheldon, 6th Grade Language Arts & Religion Teacher
SAVE THE DATE
March 16-19, 2017! 53rd
COME ONE COME ALL FOR FUN, FOOD, FELLOWSHIP, RIDES & ENTERTAINMENT! SWEEPSTAKES DRAWING MARCH 1ST - MARCH 19TH 5
ALTAR SERVERS - Jennifer Clavell - 813-244-8039 or José Clavell – 813-244-8053
CABALLEROS DE COLÓN - Información - Jose Clavell jose.clavell@gmail.com o Juan Caba jcaba22@hotmail.com
COUPLES FOR CHRIST - Ar thur Bar laan - 813-918-0611 or Joy Barlaan 813-434-7651 Email: cfcartjoyusa@gmail.com
COMITÉ HISPANO - Se reúne el tercer jueves de cada mes
EUCHARISTIC MINISTERS - If you would like to join this ministry contact Frank Salamone Phone: 813-205-8259 Email: fsalamone2003@yahoo.com
CORO HISPANO - David Funes - musicdirector@icctampa.org o 813885-7861. Jueves a las 7:00pm en el salón de música
READERS - David Schnelly - 813-926-9513 Email:schndj@aol.com ENVIRONMENT/ART - Connie Hennessey - 884-8326 USHERS - Tom Osbor n - 813-885-3829 VISITORS OF THE SICK BIBLE STUDY - Deacon Matt Shir ina - 813-884-3624 COLUMBIETTES - Alma Shamblin - 813-886-9365 Meet every 2nd Thursday at 7:00pm, St. Francis Room 1 FINANCE COUNCIL - Paul M. Phillips - 813-943-5057 ICCW - INCARNATION COUNCIL OF CATHOLIC WOMEN Debra McCauley - 813-814-7657 Gen. Mtg. 1st Thursdays - Mtg. starts at 7:30pm JOB SEARCH SUPPORT - Hilda Lyons - icjobsupport@hotmail.com KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS - For member ship infor mation - Juan Caba - jcaba22@hotmail.com or Jose Clavell jose.clavell@gmail.com LIFE MINISTRY - Theresa Salamone - 813- 649-8155 or tks052003@yahoo.com MUSIC MINISTRY - David Funes - musicdirector@icctampa.org 813-885-7861. Wednesday Rehearsals, 7 - 9pm in the Church Music Room PRAYER SHAWL GROUP - Leonor “Lily” Duran - 813-806-1567 or lilypadiii@yahoo.com. Meeting 2nd Tuesday, 7:00pm in Faith Formation Office INCARNATION GIFT SHOP - ICCW - 508-245-7357 SPECIAL EDUCATION - Mar y Thomson - 813-884-8040 SPIRITUAL MOTHERHOOD FOR PRIESTS - Cheralyn Quevedo 813-523-9349 or cjqcafe@gmail.com. Rosary of Intercession every Thursday at 9:00am in the Cry Room. 12 STEP MEETINGS - For more information contact AA Central Office at 813-933-9123 or www.aatampa-area.org Co - ed Closed Meetings - Wednesday, 7 pm St. Patrick's Room
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EMAUS DAMAS - Luz Dary Domínguez - 813-408-0207. Miércoles de por medio 7pm. EMAUS HOMBRES - Stevenson Quirindongo
813-817-9321
GRUPO DE JOVENES ADULTOS “VIVE” - Joanna Diaz joannagrupovive@gmail.com o Eliana al 503-7156. Viernes, 7:00pm, salón St. John. GRUPO DE MATRIMONIOS - Ricardo and Claribel Duran 813-850-6512. Viernes, 7:30pm, salón St. Francis 1. GRUPO DE ORACIÓN - Juan de la Cruz - 813-7201153. Martes 7:30pm, salón St. Michael. LECTORES - Marcela Marshall - 813-453-3227 - mmarsh23@aol.com LEGIÓN DE MARÍA - Priscilla Hatch - 813-600-0208 o Sila Richards 813-885-2322 MINISTROS DE EUCARISTÍA - Tito Bello - 813-516-2619 MINISTERIO DE TEATRO - Manuel Montoya- 561-723- 9282 MONAGUILLOS - Jennifer Clavell - 813-244-8039 o Jose Clavell 813-244-8053 RETIROS VIÑA DE RAQUEL - Grace Leiva - 813-479-5465 UJIERES - José Guaba - 504-5538
TREE OF LIFE MEMORIALS In memory of a loved one who has passed away you may want to consider the Tree of Life Memorial at the church’s entrance. You may also want to remember a special Anniversary or a family member with a Leaf on the Tree. For information call Connie Hennessey at 884-8326.
ANOINTING OF THE SICK gives spiritual strength in the face of suffering. A Parish priest is on call 24 hrs. in cases of emergency and is available for appointments. Call the Parish Office at 8857861. MATRIMONY (Marriage) - Couples need to contact the Parish Office at 885-7861 before setting a date. The preparation process takes a minimum of 6 months. HOLY ORDERS is for single men answering the call to priesthood. Any man or woman interested in the religious life should contact one of our parish priests or the Diocesan Vocations Director at 727-345-3338. HOMEBOUND MINISTRY - Eucharistic Ministers are available to bring Holy Communion to the sick at home. Please call the Parish Office at 885-7861 to make arrangements.
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EIGHTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME
February 26, 2017
Our Lent Project Our Lent Project this year is to support Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Nursing Home in Higuey, Dominican Republic. The nursing home is run by the Congregation of the Cardinal Sancha Charity. The nuns take care of 37 elderly residents who have been abandoned and are without family. The home provides shelter, clothing, food, medications and medical care. All this is possible through the generosity of concerned people. $75.00 covers the cost of 2 months of care for a resident. We ask that you prayerfully consider a donation. Mission Committee members will be at the front of the church after Mass to answer your questions.
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EIGHTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME
February 26, 2017
Travel with Fr. Michael Suszynski, Pastor of Incarnation Catholic Church Travel with Fr. Michael Suszynski, Pastor of Incarnation Catholic Church, Tampa, FL on our France, Portugal, & Spain trip Where: Paris, Lourdes, Fatima, Barcelona Trip Dates: Jun 07-18, 2017 Cost: $4,600.00 Airfare and ALL-Included To register, please contact (855) 842-8001 or (508) 340-9370. You can also register online at www.proximotravel.com.
ST. PATRICK’S DINNER DANCE Calling all Parishioners to our Annual St. Patrick's dinner dance, Saturday, March 11th, at 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. in St. Michael's Hall. Come and enjoy tr aditional Irish fare and D.J. music. Irish dancers from Scariff - Hardiman School of Irish Dance will perform. All this and more for $15.00 per person. Buy your tickets after Mass in the Gazebo, February 26th and March 5th or contact J ose Pena at 813-475-5119.
Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament is this Friday immediately following the 8:30 mass until 6 p.m. in the Chapel.
Incarnation Council of Catholic Women’s (ICCW) next monthly meeting is Thursday, March 2nd in St. Francis Room 1 and 2. Rosary begins at 7:00 PM followed by the general meeting at 7:30 PM. Don’t forget your donation for Kaye Prox Food Bank and any used eye glasses (for third world countries) and greeting cards for Rocky Creek residents. New members are always welcome! 8
26 de febrero de 2017
Octavo Domingo del Tiempo Ordinario NO SE INQUIETEN
Pareciera que las personas tienden a inclinarse hacía el lado equivocado en asuntos sin importancia. De pronto pueden engancharse con decisiones de poca importancia como qué cenar o qué ropa ponerse. Es frecuente que una tragedia sea la que ayude a la gente a volver a centrarse en lo que realmente es importante. ¡Qué ropa debo ponerme es tan irrelevante cuando tengo que ir a una sesión de quimioterapia! ¡Qué hay para cenar también es irrelevante para quienes están desempleados! En el Evangelio de hoy, Jesús nos dice que no nos preocupemos. Él no dice: “No coman. No cocinen. No compren ropa”. Él dice: “No te preocupes”. Jesús nos pide que no abandonemos nuestras responsabilidades sino que hagamos a un lado a nuestra ansiedad. La ansiedad demuestra una falta de confianza y Jesús nos recuerda que “Nuestro Padre en el Cielo sabe” qué es lo que necesitamos (Mateo 6:32). LECTURAS DE LA SEMANA Lunes:
Sir 17:20-24; Sal 32 (31):1-2, 5-7; Mc 10:17-27 Martes: Sir 35:1-12; Sal 50 (49):5-8, 14, 23; Mc 10:28-31 Miércoles: Jl 2:12-18; Sal 51 (50):3-6ab, 12-14, 17; 2 Cor 5:20 — 6:2; Mt 6:1-6, 16-18 Jueves: Dt 30:15-20; Sal 1:1-4, 6; Lc 9:22-25 Viernes: Is 58:1-9a; Sal 51 (50):3-6ab, 18-19; Mt 9:14-15 Sábado: Is 58:9b-14; Sal 86 (85):1-6; Lc 5:27-32 Domingo: Gn 2:7-9; 3:1-7; Sal 51 (50):3-6, 12-13, 17; Rom 5:12-19 [12, 17-19]; Mt 4:1-11
LECTURAS DE HOY Primera lectura — Dios nunca te olvidará (Isaías 49:14-15) Salmo — Descansa sólo en Dios, alma mía (Salmo 62 [61]). Segunda lectura — No juzgues, sólo Dios juzgará (1 Corintios 4:1-5). Evangelio — Dios alimenta a las aves y viste a las flores. No estés ansioso; Dios conoce todas tus necesidades (Mateo 6:24-34).
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26 de febrero de 2017
El Grupo de Oración Jesús Está Vivo
Hermanos /as, abran las puertas de sus vidas a Jesús, porque Él viene a sanar sus heridas, a consolar y restaurar las familias. Juntos vamos a alabar, a orar a dar gracias y a escuchar la Palabra del Señor. Dónde: Salón Saint Fr ancis I y II Cúando: Todos los mar tes de 7:00 - 9:00, p.m. ¡Jesús te espera con los brazos abiertos para abrazarte y consolarte!
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El V Encuentro es un proceso de reflexión y evangelización de 4 años que invita a todos los Católicos de los Estados Unidos a una intensa actividad misionera de consulta, identificación y desarrollo de liderazgo sobre las mejores prácticas ministeriales en el espíritu de la Nueva Evangelización. El Equipo del V Encuentro quiere invitarlos a todos a participar del proceso a nivel parroquial que se llevara a cabo durante los próximos meses. El V Encuentro tiene como base que todos estamos llamados a ser discípulos misioneros auténticos y alegres que dan testimonio del amor de Dios con una voz profética en una iglesia culturalmente diversa. Ven y acompáñanos a para conocer más del V Encuentro, un proceso de reflexión y acción eclesial, que está profundamente conectado a las necesidades en nuestra comunidad, parroquia, diócesis y el futuro de nuestros ministerios. Nuevamente le extendemos la más cordial invitación a participar de equipos Parroquiales de V Encuentro. Que Dios les Bendiga. vencuentroencarnacion@gmail.com Para mayor información visite vencuentro.org