INCARNATION CATHOLIC CHURCH CLERGY Rev. Michael Cormier, Pastor Rev. Brian Fabiszewski, Parochial Vicar Rev. Francisco Hernandez, Parochial Vicar Deacon Ramon Rodriguez Deacon Matt Shirina Deacon Jim Minary Deacon Frank Julian PARISH OFFICE Hours: 9am - 4pm 5124 Gateway Dr. Tampa, FL 33615 Ph. 813.885.7861 | www.icctampa.org
SCHOOL OFFICE 5111 Webb Rd. Tampa, FL 33615 Ph. 813.884.4502 Fax: 813.885.3734 | www.icstampa.org
STAFF 813-885-7861 Business Manager - Rae Stabile stewardship@icctampa.org 813-493-3069 Facility Manager - Arnie Fernandez facilitymanager@icctampa.org 813-486-1612 Parish Secretary - Irene Martinez secretary@icctampa.org Bulletin Coordinator - Monica Windmiller bulletin@icctampa.org Director of Music - David Funes musicdirector@icctampa.org 813-885-7811 Director of Faith Formation Deacon Matt Shirina dff@icctampa.org 813-884-3624 Religious Education Ministry Judy Licari reled@icctampa.org 813-884-3624 Youth Coordinator -Thomas Myers youthcoordinator@icctampa.org
SCHOOL OFFICE www.icstampa.org Ph. 813.884.4502 Principal - Marrie McLaughlin
MASS SCHEDULE Monday through Friday: 7:00am Saturday: 9:00am & 4:00pm (Vigil) Sunday: 7:00am, 9:00am & 11:00am, Spanish at 1:00 pm MISAS EN ESPAÑOL: Domingos a la 1:00pm
CONFESSIONS/ Confesiones: Saturdays - 2:30pm to 3:30pm in Church or by appointment
8220 W. Hillsborough Ave. Tampa, FL 33615 |www.icctampa.org
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OUR LORD JESUS CHRIST, KING OF THE UNIVERSE
November 22, 2020
Each Day is a New Opportunity
“And the king will say to them in reply, 'Amen, I say to you, whatever you did for one of the least brothers of mine, you did for me.’” – Matthew 25:40 When you were in school, did you worry about taking exams? I know I did. Even though I would usually study, at least a little, I wondered if the teacher would ask a question that I wasn’t prepared to answer. I also worried about what my parents would say if I came home with a bad grade or test result. That fear probably caused me to study and prepare even more. This weekend we celebrate the Solemnity of Jesus Christ, King of the Universe, or Christ the King Sunday. It’s officially the last Sunday of the Church’s liturgical year, and next week we begin a new year with the First Sunday of Advent. Throughout the liturgical seasons we hear the accounts of the life of Jesus and how our Lord lived and worked with His people. He often refers to Himself as the “Son of Man”, preparing the disciples for the second coming. At the second coming, in glory, Jesus will judge the living and the dead. Some will be welcomed into God’s Kingdom, others will not. We’ll all be called to give an accounting to God of our lives at the end of our days on earth. In a certain sense, it’s kind of like an exam. If you were to meet the Lord this day, would you be worried about what you would say? Would you be prepared? Have you practiced what’s known as the Corporal Works of Mercy that we hear about today’s Gospel? Have you fed the hungry and provided for those in need? Have you clothed the naked and welcomed the stranger? Have you visited those in prison and cared for the sick, or at least prayed for them? The Gospel provides the basis for a good examination of conscience though which we acknowledge what we’ve done and what we’ve failed to do. The good news is that if you feel like you’ve fallen short in these areas, there’s still time to turn things around – there’s still time to study and prepare. Each day is new opportunity to live the life that God has called and created us to live. In loving and caring for our neighbor, we express our love for God Himself. Give thanks to God for His many blessings, and share those blessings with others as an act of gratitude to God. -Bishop Parkes I pray these lines find all doing well, all is great here at home base. I want to wish all of you a very Blessed and Happy Thanksgiving. I pray you will safely be able to spend the holiday with family and friends. We celebrate this weekend Christ the King; this is always the final feast before the start of the new Liturgical year which starts at Advent. Today’s Gospel speaks about our King, Jesus separating the sheep from the goats, and for this Gospel example it is not good to be a goat!! Jesus is letting us know that whatever we do for anyone we really do for Him, whenever we help, whenever we give, we love and go out of our way to extend ourselves for others we are at the same time doing it for Jesus. I heard a preacher once say something which was extremely harsh but at the same time there is certainly within it is an element of truth – You like and treat Jesus as much as the person you have no time for or like the least. The kernel of truth behind this statement is that the Lord created each and every one of us, He loves all of us and wants us to be redeemed!!! Some people really mirror the Lord, and it is so easy to see and love Him in them. Others tend to bury the Lord deep, deep, deep inside and it is almost impossible to notice the Lord within the person. LOL All of us are meant to be sheep. None of us were intended to be goats, God did not create anyone who was not intended for Heaven. If you are reading this there is a really good chance you are a sheep, our job is to convert the goats in our lives so they come to love Christ the King as much as we do! God Bless You, Happy Thanksgiving!! Love, Fr. Mike
Holy Day Mass Schedule December 8 Immaculate Conception Tuesday, December 8th
7am, 9:00am, 12:10pm, 6pm Spanish Vigil Mass Monday, December 7th
at 7pm
A change in Offertory Envelopes: Envelopes are now being provided annually instead of bimonthly: 11/1/2020 - thru10/31/2021 • Envelopes are contained in a small box, which is easier to use and store in a safe place. • Envelopes will no longer be mailed. • Please call Rae at 813-493-3069 to schedule a time to stop by the Parish Office and pick up your envelopes. • This change will help the Parish to practice good stewardship as well as making it easier for you the parishioner. •
TODAY after all Masses you can pick up your envelopes in St. Michael’s Hall 2
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November 22, 2020
Prayer List SUNDAY - NOVEMBER 22 - OUR LORD JESUS CHRIST, KING OF THE UNIVERSE 7:00 A.M. People of Incarnation 9:00 A.M. All Souls in Purgatory 11:00 AM. + Elaine Brandl 1:00 P.M. (SI) Silvia Lopez (Birthday) MONDAY - NOVEMBER 23 7:00 A.M. + Juvenal Ramirez Sr. TUESDAY - NOVEMBER 24 7:00 A.M. + Petronila R. Bientz WEDNESDAY - NOVEMBER 25 7:00 A.M. All Souls in Purgatory THURSDAY - NOVEMBER 26 7:00 A.M. (SI) Perlaza Medina FRIDAY - NOVEMBER 27 7:00 A.M. All Souls in Purgatory SATURDAY - NOVEMBER 28 9:00 AM. + Francisco & Noel Castro 4:00 P.M. + Marlene Connery SUNDAY - NOVEMBER 29 - FIRST SUNDAY OF ADVENT 7:00 A.M. People of Incarnation 9:00 A.M. + Veronica Gonzalez 11:00 A.M. All Souls in Purgatory 1:00 P.M. + Mercedes Andia de Vera
SACRIFICIAL GIFTS OF TREASURE OFFERTORY (First Collection) is used solely for the operation and maintenance of the parish.
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 813-885-7861or send an e-mail to bulletin@icctampa.org. Nora Alonso Julie Bianchi Monique Biumi Joseph Brana Nicole Burgos Jenny Cevallos Olga Cora Robert J Cornelio Robert Curry Jennie Cusmano Anne Delgado Beverly Fenton Steve Fisher
Yaris de la Guardia Lopez
Ana Sophia Girwar-Nath
Kiara Girwar-Nath Adriene Goldman Angelica Gonzalez Paula Gray
Margie Hilton Jacqualyn Jones Alina Justo Charles Edsel Justo Rafael Miguel Justo Charles Kanaszka Teresa Kanaszka Patricia Kilkelly Mary Ellen King Alyza Kitchens Sharon Maclejews Matthew T. McLane Meagan E. McLane Melissa D. McLane Bonnie Miller Veronica Nickell Dina Marie Osburn
Sarah Paccione Sylvia Rom Joseph Santiago Chuck Schaff Nancy Shirina Peggy Shirina Rachel Slowey Dominic Van Someren Rose Marie Varas Daniel Alvarez Viera Rose Vrabel Pat Whitty Amy Workman Sienna Rose Yeager
PLEASE PRAY FOR OUR MILITARY 2LT Dillon C. Browne PV2 Chad Michael Burgess PV2 Angelique Burgess SGT Damian Patrick Bumm SRA Jasmin S. Chan SSGT Christina Costa Marine Amir Cris USCG LT. Andrew Ellis USCG Ensign Patrick Ellis CPL Michael K. Lam A1C Noel C. Marcano SRA Brett Masser LC George Mike
LCPL. Reese Nichols US Navy Brian Quevedo CG Tyler Reyes PFC Yoselyn Rivera C Louis Ruscetta Dante Sanchez SN Ryan Schultz 2LT Brandon Shively SPC Jason Seal Daniella Alexandra Serrano A1C Aaron Wilson Cadet Caleb K. Wong
TODAY’S READINGS Offertory Donations………..…......$ 8,328.00 Online Giving……………………...$ 4,102.00 Offertory Total………………....$ 12,430.00
First Reading — I will rescue my scattered sheep (Ezekiel 34:11-12, 15-17). Psalm — The Lord is my shepherd; there is nothing I shall want (Psalm 23). Second Reading — As in Adam all die, so too in Christ all shall be brought to life (1 Corinthians 15:20-26, 28). Gospel — Whatever you did to the least ones, you did to me (Matthew 25:31-46).
HAPPY THANKSGIVING! Offertory Donations………..…......$ 9,104.68 Online Giving……………………...$ 7,389.00 Offertory Total………………....$ 16,493.68
THANK YOU FOR YOUR GENEROSITY!
The Parish Office will close for the Thanksgiving Holiday on Wednesday, November 25 at 12:00pm and will reopen on Monday, November 30 at 9:00am. On Thanksgiving Day, we will have only one Mass at 8:30am. Have a blessed Thanksgiving.
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OUR LORD JESUS CHRIST, KING OF THE UNIVERSE
November 22, 2020
INCARNATION COUNCIL OF CATHOLIC WOMEN MEMBERSHIP DRIVE 2020-2021 It is my pleasure to cordially invite you to join us and become a vital part of our wonderful ministry where we serve God by serving others. WHO:
Incarnation Council of Catholic Women (ICCW)?
WHAT: ICCW Membership Drive for 2020-2021 WHEN: November 1, 2020 through December 1, 2020 MEMBERSHIP ANNUAL DUES: $10.00 Thank you and May God Bless you for your service. Your Sister in Christ, Alma Shamblin, President
SEND DUES TO:
Carolyn Lash, Treasurer 6218 Imperial Key Tampa, FL 33615 OR:
You may drop off your dues at: Incarnation Church Office Mailbox 5124 Gateway Drive Tampa, FL 33615
ICCW is selling gift cards for Village Inn pies You can help ICCW by making a donation, and treat yourself to an award-winning Village Inn pie. The sale of these cards directly supports ICCW’s efforts to help our church! Sweet Returns cards are available! Cost is 1 for $13.00 or 2 for $25.00 Contact Marie Shively (813) 732-1339 call/text or email marieshivelymk@gmail.com
Tuesday night English Bible study Incarnation Tuesday night English Bible study will begin ONLINE for a fourteen-week study on the Gospel of Mark beginning on Tuesday December 1st from 7:00-9:00pm and will be every Tuesday evening. This Bible study will only be virtually and not in person. To sign up, please contact Donna Burch @ 813-541-8506.
THANKSGIVING One act of thanksgiving, when things go wrong with us, is worth a thousand thanks when things are agreeable to our inclinations. —Saint John of Ávila
Please be generous in this week’s special collection for the Catholic Campaign for Human Development. In the United States, one in six people lives in poverty. With this collection, you support programs that address the causes of poverty and provide a sustainable future for those struggling across the country. In addition, 25% of the funds we collect will remain in our diocese to fund local antipoverty projects. Please prayerfully consider how you can support this collection and work on the margins. More information about the Catholic Campaign for Human Development can be found at www.usccb.org/cchd/ collection.
The Five Loaves and Two Fish Apostolate During the months of November and December, the Five Loaves and Two Fish Apostolate will be receiving donations of cold clothes, for the homeless, in the lobby of the Church and during the times of the masses. If you want to help this cause, please donate clean clothes in good condition, especially hats, small blankets and coats.
A TRADITION AT INCARNATION Families can sign up to Light the Candles on our Advent Wreath at Mass. If you are interested in signing up your family to light the candles on our Advent wreath before Mass please contact Connie Hennessey at 813-884-8326. 4
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Faith Formation
813-884-3624
We would like to remind our Catechist and Faith Formation Families that there will be no classes next weekend, November 29th. We will see you back in class December 6th. Also, many blessings to everyone for a safe and Happy Thanksgiving! If you feel God is calling you to help pass on our faith to the children and youth of our Parish, please contact Judy Licari at (813) 884-3624. We could still use help in the classrooms no experience necessary.
November 22, 2020
The Parish Office is Open! WHILE WE ARE HAPPY TO OPEN, THE FOLLOWING PROTOCOLS ARE IN PLACE TO KEEP THE STAFF AND VISITORS SAFE. If you or a loved one is ill, please stay home. Visits to the Parish Office are by appointment only. All visitors will need to wear a mask. No exceptions. Only one visitor at a time. Due to safety reasons, there can be no waiting in the front office. If you need to see or speak with one of our priests or a staff member, please call the parish office during office hours to request an appointment. Mass Intentions can be reserved over the phone or by emailing Irene at secretary@icctampa.org. Payment can be dropped off in the bottom mailbox located outside the parish office (rt side of the front door).
2021 Mass Book Is Open All requests should come by email to secretary@icctampa.org. You can mail in your requests in writing along with your payment. Prayer for Protection against Storms & Hurricanes Our Father in Heaven through the intercession of Our Lady of Prompt Succor, spare us during this Hurricane season from all harm. Protect us and our homes from all disasters of nature. Our Lady of Prompt Succor, hasten to help us. We ask this through Christ our Lord. Amen
Ways To Stay Connected Like Us On Facebook Live Stream Masses Every Sunday 11am & 1pm Spanish
https://www.facebook.com/icctampa
Visit our Diocesan Website https://www.dosp.org/chancellor/directory/localmasses-with-online-video-streams/ 5
OUR LORD JESUS CHRIST, KING OF THE UNIVERSE Incarnation’s Angel Tree will be up in the church foyer beginning December 1st. Please take an angel to help a child this Christmas that otherwise would not have a present on Christmas morning to open. Remember, it is through giving that we receive many blessings!
2020 ANNUAL CHRISTMAS TREE SALE
November 22, 2020
A WAY TO HELP YOUR PARISH DECEMBER 6 Following 9am,11am Masses & 1pm Mass Dr. B. Ngoc Pham, MD is a primary care physician here in the Westchase area of Tampa. She is organizing a MASK SALE FUNDRAISER FOR INCARNATION CATHOLIC CHURCH. She will be DONATING ALL THE MASKS and will be donating 100% of ALL PROCEEDS TO THE CHURCH. There are tons of fun styles showcasing NFL sports teams, and TB Rays, and Lightning, as well as some designer-inspired masks along with a collection of kids masks. Dr. Pham, and her husband, Toan along with their 2 kids, Emma and Jacob have been parishioners of Incarnation since 2008. She is excited to be able to support Incarnation through this Fundraiser Event.
OPEN HOURS MON., TUES. & WED. 10am - 9pm THURS., FRI., SAT. & SUN. 9am - 9pm
Stop by the tables at entrance of church at all 3 masses to show your support for the church and purchase some masks. Dr. B. Ngoc Pham, MD and Leilani Phelan, PA-C Proactive Primary Care 11041 Countryway Blvd, Tampa, FL 33626 Ph: 813-749-0844 / Fax: 813-749-0846 *** Office is accepting NEW PATIENTS looking for a primary care provider.
Diocesan & Community Events
MEALS ON WHEELS.
1: For Parishes in the Tampa Area Do you have challenges getting out of your home to buy groceries and prepare meals? Meals On Wheels of Tampa may be able to help. Serving the Tampa area for 45 years, a caring volunteer will deliver freshly cooked meals to your doorstep. The cost of the meals depends on your situation. They will work with you to find a price that fits your budget. If this might help you or someone you know, please call their office at 813-238-MEAL to learn more about this important mission. 2: For Parishes Outside the Tampa Area Do you have challenges getting out of your home to buy groceries and prepare meals? A local Meals On Wheels agency may be able to help. By delivering meals to your doorstep, this mission is designed to allow individuals to live with independence, nourishment and dignity, in their own homes. Please contact the Parish office for the phone number of the local Meals On Wheels agency. Meals On Wheels is here to “nourish, enrich and strengthen” the lives of our area’s homebound community. Food Resources Hillsborough County In addition to MOW – 1. Hillsborough County Aging Services (Federally Funded), (813) 272-5250 2. Brandon Meals On Wheels, (Brandon, Suncity, Valrico, Seffner, Mango) Elena LaRussa (813) 657-4755 and Pete Green (813) 689-8769 3. Plant City Meals On Wheels, (813)754-9932
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OUR LORD JESUS CHRIST, KING OF THE UNIVERSE
November 22, 2020
Our Public Masses Have Resumed With Nuestra Misas Publicas Se Reanuden Con Revised Mass Schedule and Safety Horario de Misas Revisado y Protocolos Protocols In Effect de Seguridad En Efecto (Face masks are mandatory for people who attend mass).
Here are some details of some changes to expect. The dispensation from the obligation to attend Sunday Mass is still in effect and will be until further notice. Everyone must use main entrance and follow the instructions of the ushers. Please be patient. The side doors are ONLY emergency exits. They are marked by green crosses. People who live in the same home may sit together. Ushers will greet each person and show them to their seat. In order to properly disinfect after each Mass, the Sunday schedule will be:
Saturday 4:00 pm Sunday 7am, 9am & 11am, Spanish at 1pm Please limit private prayer after mass to no longer than 5 minutes so our volunteers can properly disinfect the church. The chapel and cry room will remain closed. There will be a collection basket at the entrance. No basket will be passed around and there will be no basket bearers. Hand sanitizer dispensers are in the Narthex as you enter and leave. No holding hands at Our Father and no contact peace. Ushers will direct section by section in a single line at three communion spots. Communion is ONLY distributed on the hand, not the tongue, for the time being at Incarnation. Please respect other’s space in communion line with proper distance.
Las mascarillas son obligatorias para las personas que asisten a misa.
A continuación, detalles de algunos cambios a implementar: Continúa la dispensa de no asistir a la Misa de Domingo, hasta próximo aviso. Todos debemos usar la puerta principal de la iglesia, así como seguir las instrucciones de los acomodadores (ujieres). Por favor ejercitemos la paciencia. Las puertas laterales de la iglesia se usarían SOLO en emergencia. Siga la guía de las marcas con cinta verde en los bancos. Los ujieres (acomodadores) cortésmente le indicarán los espacios disponibles. Las personas que viven en una misma casa pueden sentarse juntos en el mismo banco. En atención al hecho de que debemos desinfectar los bancos después de cada misa, el horario de celebración de misas es como sigue:
Sábado: 4:00 p.m. Domingo: 7am, 9am & 11am, 1:00 p.m. en Español La capilla y el cuarto para familias con niños pequeños permanecerán cerrados. Canasta de colecta: las encontraremos a la entrada. No pasaremos la canasta dentro de la misa y por el momento las especies para la consagración serán colocados en la mesa cerca del altar en lugar de llevarlos en procesión. Tendrá la oportunidad de higienizar sus manos a la entrada/ salida del templo. No unirnos de manos durante el Padre Nuestro; no contacto en el saludo de la Paz. Los Ujieres dirigen a los comulgantes a formar una sola fila para la comunión, la cual se hará por sección, habrán tres estaciones para recibir la Comunión. Por el momento, La Comunión será distribuida solo en la mano, no sobre la lengua. Por favor mantenga la distancia entre personas en la fila para recibir la Comunión.
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OUR LORD JESUS CHRIST, KING OF THE UNIVERSE Principal Marrie McLaughlin
November 22, 2020 mhm@icstampa.org 813-884-4502
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Nuestro Señor Jesucristo, Rey del Universo
EL REY PASTOR
La tarea del pastor y la tarea del rey no pueden ser más diferentes la una de la otra. Los pastores están en el último escalón de la sociedad, mientras los reyes están en el más elevado. Pero Dios dice, por medio del profeta Ezequiel, que el Mesías regirá de manera muy diferente a las autoridades de la tierra que oprimen a su pueblo y le causa daño por ser malos gobernantes. Nuestro Rey asume el trabajo por sí mismo. Cristo, como un pastor, dará reposo a sus ovejas, buscará a la extraviada, traerá de vuelta a las perdidas y dispersas. Curará a las heridas y vendará a las lesionadas. Él no delega, sino que las apacentará “con justicia”. Tenemos a un rey que vela por nosotros y que no tiene miedo de “juzgar entre oveja y oveja” (Ezequiel 34:17). Por favor, esta semana contribuyan generosamente a nuestra colecta especial para la Campaña Católica para el Desarrollo Humano. En los Estados Unidos, una de cada seis personas vive en pobreza. Con esta colecta ustedes apoyan programas que tratan con las causas de la pobreza y proporcionan un futuro sostenible a aquellos que luchan por salir adelante en nuestro país. Además, el 25% de los fondos recaudados permanecerá en nuestra diócesis para financiar proyectos antipobreza en nuestra localidad. Por favor, en oración, consideren la manera de apoyar a esta colecta y trabajar desde la periferia. Más información sobre la Campaña Católica para el Desarrollo Humano en: www.usccb.org/cchd/collection. Durante los meses de noviembre y diciembre, el apostolado Cinco Panes y Dos Peces, estará recibiendo donaciones de ropa de frio, para personas sin hogar, en el vestíbulo del templo y en los horarios de las misas. Si quiere colaborar con esta causa, por favor done prendas limpias y en buenas condiciones, especialmente gorros, pequeñas frazadas y abrigos.
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MENSAJE IMPORTANTE DE LA OFICINA PARROQUIAL MODIFICACIÓN SOBRES PARA EL OFERTORIO (COLECTA) Los sobres para el Ofertorio de han de distribuir en forma anual. (ya no en forma bimensual) Nov/1/2020 hasta 10/31/2021 *Los sobres están dentro de una pequeña caja, lo cual es más fácil de usar y guardar en lugar seguro *En lo adelante no enviaremos sobres por correo. *Favor de llamar a Rae, al telf. (813)493-3069 para coordinar el mejor momento de recoger sus sobres en la Oficina. *Este cambio ayudará la Parroquia a practicar la corresponsabilidad, facilitándole las cosas a usted, el feligrés.
HOY después de todas las Misas puedes recoger tus sobres en el Salón St. Michaels Hall.
La Oficina Parroquial esta abierta! Al tiempo de que estamos contentos de poder abrir las puertas de nuestra parroquia, debemos observar el siguiente protocolo a fin de mantener el bienestar de nuestros feligreses y empleados: Si usted, o algún miembro de su familia estuviese enfermo, manténganse en su casa. Las visitas a la oficina de la parroquia se coordinarán mediante cita previa. Todos los visitantes necesitan llevar una mascara – sin excepción de persona. Para la seguridad y bienestar de todos, se aceptará solo un visitante a la vez en la oficina. Si necesita hablar con uno de los sacerdotes o con uno de los empleados, favor de llamar a la oficina durante horas laborables para establecer una cita. Pueden reservar intención para una misa a través del teléfono, así como mediante el uso de nuestro correo electrónico: secretary@icctampa.org. Puede colocar el pago de ese servicio en el buzón de correo, localizado en la pared, a la derecha de la puerta de la oficina. 9
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Cada día es una nueva oportunidad “Y el rey les dirá: «Yo les aseguro que, cuando lo hicieron con el más insignificante de mis hermanos, conmigo lo hicieron»”. – Mateo 25,40 ¿Te preocupabas por los exámenes cuando estabas en la escuela? Yo sí. Aunque normalmente estudiaba, de vez en cuando me preguntaba si el profesor haría una pregunta para la cual yo no estaría preparado para responder. También me preocupaba lo que dirían mis padres si llegaba a casa con una mala nota o un mal resultado en un examen. Ese temor probablemente me hizo estudiar y prepararme aún más. Este fin de semana celebramos la solemnidad de Nuestro Señor Jesucristo, Rey del Universo, o el domingo de Cristo Rey. Es el último domingo del año litúrgico de la Iglesia y la próxima semana comenzamos un año nuevo con el primer domingo de Adviento. A lo largo de los tiempos litúrgicos escuchamos relatos sobre la vida de Jesús, de cómo nuestro Señor vivió y trabajó entre su pueblo. A menudo se refiere a sí mismo como el "Hijo del hombre", preparando así a sus discípulos para la segunda venida. En la segunda venida gloriosa, Jesús juzgará a los vivos y a los muertos. Algunos serán admitidos al Reino de Dios, otros no. Todos seremos llamados a dar cuenta a Dios de nuestra vida al final de nuestros días en la tierra. En cierto sentido, es como un examen. Si te encontraras con el Señor hoy día, ¿te preocuparía lo que dirías? ¿Estarías preparado? ¿Has practicado lo que se conoce como las obras corporales de misericordia, que escuchamos en el Evangelio de hoy? ¿Has alimentado a los hambrientos y has provisto a los necesitados? ¿Has vestido al desnudo y acogido al extranjero? ¿Has visitado a los que están en prisión y cuidado a los enfermos, o al menos has rezado por ellos? El Evangelio proporciona la base para un buen examen de conciencia a través del cual reconocemos lo que hemos hecho y lo que no hemos hecho. La bueno es que, si sientes que te has quedado corto en estas áreas, aún tienes tiempo para cambiar las cosas, aún hay tiempo para que estudies y te prepares. Cada día es una nueva oportunidad para vivir conforme al propósito para el cual Dios nos creó y responder a su llamado. Al amar y cuidar a nuestro prójimo expresamos nuestro amor a Dios. Da gracias a Dios por sus muchas bendiciones y comparte esas bendiciones con otras personas como un acto de gratitud a Dios. -Monseñor Parkes LECTURAS DE HOY Primera lectura — El pastor-rey busca a los perdidos y sana a los heridos (Ezequiel 34:11-12, 15-17). Salmo — El Señor es mi pastor, nada me falta (Salmo 23 [22]). Segunda lectura — Cristo nuestro rey ha conquistado la muerte (1 Corintios 15:20-26, 28). Evangelio — El Hijo del Hombre se sentará en su glorioso trono y los separará unos de otros (Mateo 25:31-46).
LECTURAS DE LA SEMANA Lunes: Martes: Miércoles: Jueves: Viernes: Sábado: Domingo:
Ap 14:1-3, 4b-5; Sal 24 (23):1bc-4ab, 5-6; Lc 21:1-4 Ap 14:14-19; Sal 96 (95):10-13; Lc 21:5-11 Ap 15:1-4; Sal 98 (97):1-3ab, 7-9; Lc 21:12-19 Ap 18:1-2, 21-23; 19:1-3, 9a; Sal 100 (99):1b-5; Lc :20-28 Ap 20:1-4, 11 — 21:2; Sal 84 (83):3-6a, 8a; Lc 21:29-33 Ap 22:1-7; Sal 95 (94):1-7ab; Lc 21:34-36 Is 63:16b-17, 19b; 64:2-7; Sal 80 (79):2-3, 15-16, 18- 19; 1 Cor 1:3-9; Mc 13:33-37