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Parish Office: 5124 Gateway Dr. , Tampa, FL 33615 Mon - Fri: 9:00am - 4:00pm Phone: 813-885-7861 www.icctampa.org
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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
CLERGY Rev. Michael Suszynski, Pastor Rev. Jairo Atehortua, Parochial Vicar Rev. Philip Clement, Parochial Vicar Deacon Ramon Rodriguez Deacon Pablo Maldonado
STAFF Stewardship Director “Pro Tem” - Rae Stabile 813-885-7861 / stewardship@icctampa.org Facility Manager - Dave Arnold darnold@icctampa.org / 813-919-4284 Parish Secretary - Irene Martinez imartinez@icctampa.org Receptionist/Bulletin Editor - Silvia Rivera srivera@icctampa.org Director of Music - David Funes dfunes@icctampa.org / 813-885-7811 Director of Faith Formation - Carmen Cayon ccayon@icctampa.org / 813-884-3624 Sacrament Prep. & Youth Ministry Philomena Johnson pjohnson@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), &
LOOKING IN THE RIGHT PLACES “Appearances can be deceiving,” as the saying goes. As we celebrate the epiphania, the “appearing” of the eternal Word of God on earth, this is still true. What rapturous foresight must have filled Isaiah as he wrote the words we hear today. How, for four hundred years, they must have filled the hearts of the people of Israel with hope for the day when God’s glory would shine on them. How deceived some must have felt when the glory of God came to them in the lowliest and humblest of human lives. We have many expectations about how the divine presence will appear among us. But we can also set ourselves up, through these expectations, to miss the divine glory when it truly appears. We get caught up in looking for the star, forgetting that the star is not the divine sign, the babe is. It may take a persistent journey for us to come upon the true appearance of God’s glory in our lives: Jesus Christ. Copyright © J. S. Paluch Co.
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
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
TREASURES FROM OUR TRADITION Over the next few weeks, if you were to stroll around Prague or Budapest or Kraków, you might see curious grafitti scratched in chalk over some doorways: “20 + C + M + B + 16.” The families dwelling behind those doors have celebrated the Epiphany door blessing. They have gathered before the feastday meal, probably after Mass, and the head of the family has traced the sign of the cross on the piece of chalk. Standing on a ladder, the leader traces the numbers for the new year, and the letters C M B for Christus Mansionem Benedicat, Latin for “May Christ bless
this house.” The letters also point to the names that tradition has assigned to the mysterious magi, Caspar, Melchior, and Balthasar—although scripture tells us nothing of their number, their country, or their names. The blessing speaks of journeys ended and journeys begun at the doorway, and prays that all journeys be as satisfying as was the magi’s. It prays that the house beyond the door have the quality of love and peace that the magi marveled at when they at last arrived in Bethlehem. In some countries where the Soviet Union tried to impose a harsh atheism, the vigor of this household custom survived all efforts to erase Christian customs. In the years of struggle, the chalked blessings were a pervasive sign of defiance, and now in the light of new freedoms, they are a sign of the resilience of our tradition and the fulfillment of the magi’s quest for meaning and peace. —Rev. James Field, Copyright © J. S. Paluch Co.
READINGS FOR THE WEEK Monday: 1 Jn 3:22 — 4:6; Ps 2:7bc-8, 10-12a; Mt 4:12-17, 23-25 Tuesday: 1 Jn 4:7-10; Ps 72:1-4, 7-8; Mk 6:34-44 Wednesday: 1 Jn 4:11-18; Ps 72:1-2, 10, 12-13; Mk 6:45-52 Thursday: 1 Jn 4:19 — 5:4; Ps 72:1-2, 14, 15bc, 17; Lk 4:14-22a Friday: 1 Jn 5:5-13; Ps 147:12-15, 1920; Lk 5:12-16 Saturday: 1 Jn 5:14-21; Ps 149:1-6a, 9b; Jn 3:22-30 Sunday: Is 42:1-4, 6-7 or Is 40:1-5, 911; Ps 29:1-4, 3, 9-10 or Ps 104:1b-4, 24-25, 27-30; Acts 10:34-38 or Ti 2:11 -14; 3:4-7; Lk 3:15-16, 21-22
The Epiphany of the Lord
MASS INTENTIONS SUNDAY - JANUARY 3 - SOLEMNITY OF THE EPIPHANY OF THE LORD 7:30 A.M. PEOPLE OF INCARNATION 9:00 A.M. (SI) Gilbert and Irene Martinez 10:30 A.M. (SI) In Thanksgiving to The Divine Child by Ana Rodriguez 12:00 P.M. +Elizabeth Knippel by Craig and Todd 1:30 P.M. +Arsenio Sevillano by Lucia Sevillano MONDAY - JANUARY 4 - ST. ELIZABETH ANN SETON, RELIGIOUS 7:00 A.M. 8:30 A.M. TUESDAY - JANUARY 5 - ST. JOHN NEUMANN, BISHOP 7:00 A.M. +Luis Lopez by Donald Kmec 8:30 A.M. +Hernesto Marquez by Graciela Davila WEDNESDAY - JANUARY 6 - ST. ANDRE BESSETTE, RELIGIOUS 7:00 A.M. VOCATIONS 8:30 A.M. +Mrs. Lazaris by Incarnation 5th Grade Class THURSDAY - JANUARY 7 - ST. RAYMOND OF PENYAFORT, PRIEST 7:00 A.M. 8:30 A.M. (SI) Sharon Slowey by Debra Slowey FRIDAY - JANUARY 8 7:00 A.M. 8:30 A.M. 6:30 P.M. + Deceased Members of Legion of Mary SATURDAY - JANUARY 9 8:30 A.M. +Joyce Marie Hiller by Wes Hiller and Family 4:30 P.M. SUNDAY - JANUARY 10 - THE BAPTISM OF THE LORD 7:30 A.M. +John Svrcek by ICCW 9:00 A.M. PEOPLE OF INCARNATION 10:30 A.M. +Estelle Groppe by The Choir 12:00 P.M. +Rogelio E. Maira by Wife and Children 1:30 P.M. +Members of Almonte and Rodriguez Family
SACRIFICIAL GIFTS OF TREASURE OFFERTORY (First Collection) is used solely for the operation and maintenance of the parish. Weekly Target ................................................. $21,000.00 12/20/2015 Offertory Donations ..................... $20,357.39 Shortfall……………………………………….$ 642.61 Helping Hand ................................................... $ 189.00 Dominican Parish….………………………….$ 1,313.50 Mission COOP………………………………...$ 195.00 Retired Religious……………………………...$ 552.00 RENOVATION & BUILDING FUND (Second Collection) is used to pay the monthly principal and interest obligation on our Church Renovation Loan and to fund repairs and updates to our Church building. 12/20/2015 Renovation Donations .................... $ 655.87
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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 a call or e-mail is needed to renew. If you would like to add, remove or update a name, e-mail Silvia Rivera at: srivera@icctampa.org or call the parish office at 813-885-7861. Jeannette Abrenica Alexis Aldana Christian Alexander Michael Alexander Maria Barrios William Berberan Monique Biumi Michael Breza Judith A. Brown Ted Brown Monique Biumi Kay Burgess Billy Callahan Nancy Cano Margaret Carroll Lourdes Castillo Barbara Clark-Alexander
Norma Colacchio Nora Corteses Hank Cramer, Jr. Nellie Cruz Leslie D’ Elia Mary Ellen Dorney Becky Elliot Richard Fanelli Gilda Foster Jimmy Garad John Germano Rosemary Germano Gloria Giordano Sal Giordano Ana S. Girwar-Nath Lamberto Gutierrez Jack Haneline Oliver Haneline Isabel Henderson Patricia Hill Penni Hollis
Don Hughes Sarah Hurtado Lenny Intravesato Susan Jamieson Jack Jones Theresa Kanaskas Fran Kane Kathy Kelly Peggy Kingery Lois Klei James Kuhla Mimi Kuhla Helen Lawrence Tom Lom Janet Losinski Michael Lowe Yen Luong Anna Marshall Anna Marsicano Robert Marsicano Josephine Mastro Matt T. McLane Melissa McLane Marie Mendez Audrey Messina Gretchen Mitchell Anderson
Juan and Beba Montero
Marco Nery Myra Newman Sarah Paccione JR Pearce Germaine Pempsell Patrick Pempsell Phillip Pempsell Mary Post Inge Quigley Steven Quirindongo
Bernard Rafferty, Sr. Jaime C. Recuero Donna Ridgeway Vilma Rivas Rose Rivera Chuck Robins Iris Rodriguez Nicole Rodriguez Geraldine S. Juan C. Sanchez Iris Sater David Schnelly John Semago Theda Semago Kim Schult Kody Sir Charles Stachowiak Kathleen Stachowiak Phyllis Stadtmueller Carol Steuer Earl Strawder Millie Sylvester Robert Teel Carmen Torres Ines Velazquez William Vitto Rose Vrabel Jerry Wegman Sandy Werner Gabriella Winters Helen Wood Amy Workman Norma Zeno
Stevenson Quirindongo
Please Pray for our Military PV2 Chad Michael Burgess PV2 Angelique Burgess SGT Damian Patrick Bumm AMN Angela Costa A1C Christina Costa Lt. Jason Bishop
THANK YOU FOR YOUR GENEROSITY! JANUARY 10TH IS HOSPITALITY SUNDAY Please join us in St. Michael’s Hall after the 7:30am, 9:00am, 10:30am, 12:00pm and 1:30pm masses. The Incarnation Council of Catholic Women (ICCW) will be hosting this special event. Stop in, say hello and socialize with your fellow Parishioners.
Thank You, Buds Blooms & Beyond for your donation of flower arrangements for our church and chapel. 11234 W. Hillsborough Ave. Tampa, FL 33635 (813)818-9600 (800)531-2837 www.budsbloomsandbeyond.com
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FAITH FORMATION NEWS
Director of Faith Formation & R.C.I.A. Carmen Cayon ccayon@icctampa.org
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Parents: Come learn about the Bible while your child is in class. Introduction to the Bible:
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Grades Pk-12 Sacrament Preparation & Youth Ministry Philomena Johnson pjohnson@icctampa.org
Jubilee Year of Mercy
January 3, 2016 The Epiphany of the Lord
In this Jubilee Year of Mercy, Epiphany celebrates God’s mercy shining on the magi from a guiding star. Their kingdoms were This study opens the Bible for newfar from Jerusalem, their religions far from God’s covenant comers and experienced Bible stuwith Israel. At first the star led the magi to Jerusalem, where dents alike, providing a real boost to they could “recalculate” their quest with the help of God’s own those looking to gain more from study of the Bible. Partici“GPS,” the Jewish scriptures. How challenging and humbling pants will develop a better understanding of the Bible’s themes for the magi to discover that they would find the world’s Mesand writing styles, and gain clear insights about Catholic use siah not in a palace but with a poor couple in an insignificant and interpretation of the Bible. village. That’s where God’s mercy, shining in the star, led the magi to worship Jesus, the Prince of Peace. Today the magi When? Sundays during Faith Formation Classes invite us to “recalculate” our life’s journey during this Jubilee (10:20- 11:40 AM) First class: January 10, 2016 Year—to follow the star of God’s mercy along the way of Where? St. Francis Room 1 humble love, to discover a renewed personal relationship with Jesus ourselves and so become “guiding stars” leading other Who? All are welcome. seekers to find Jesus, too. —Peter Scagnelli, Copyright © J. S. Paluch Co., Inc. 4|
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In keeping with our annual Epiphany tradition, every child is invited to join in the offertory procession today and bring a prayer or baby items to leave at the manager. Gifts such as diapers, bottles, baby wipes or receiving blankets will be donated to mothers and mothers-to-be at Catholic Charities Foundations of Life Pregnancy Center. If you did not bring a baby item with you, please join the offertory procession and let your gift be a prayer.
Incarnation Council of Catholic Women’s (ICCW) next monthly meeting is Thursday,
January 7th 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!
Catholic Days at the Capitol Join Catholics from around the state for our annual advocacy days, Catholic Days at the Capitol. Participants get involved in the legislative process by attending a briefing on human life and dignity issues and meeting with elected officials. Attend a special luncheon and the annual Red Mass with the Florida Bishops and Catholic Legislators. Dates are February 16-18, 2016. Registration deadline is January 16, 2016. Contact the Office of Life Ministry: sab@dosp.org; 727-344-1611.
March for Life St. Augustine Bus Trip Saturday, January 16, 2016 Enjoy inspiring speakers, good fellowship and a prayerful, one-mile march through downtown St. Augustine. The 2015 March drew 3,000 people. The Office of Life Ministry will be offering a bus trip for the cost of $40/person (includes boxed lunch and drinks). Buses will be picking up in Clearwater, Tampa, Brandon, Seffner, Port Richey and Wildwood. For more information contact the Office of Life Ministry, 727-344-1611;dcs@dosp.org. Registration forms with itinerary available at: http:// dosp.org/life/upcoming-events/
Please join us for an informative morning of discovery! Clearwater Central Catholic High School will be hosting “Daytime Discover CCC” on Wednesday, January 27th 2016 from 9:00 AM to 11:00 AM. This event allows an opportunity for parents, and students, to tour our beautiful campus, observe classes and speak with administrators. Online registration is required via our website: www.ccchs.org. Please contact Tara Shea McLaughlin, Director of Enrollment, at (727) 531-1449 ext. 304 or tsheamclaughlin@ccchs.org with any questions. We look forward to meeting future Marauders!
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INCARNATION VALENTINE GALA 2016 Is seeking sponsors and donations for the much needed replacement of the Incarnation Catholic School Roof. Parishioners who have a business that might benefit from the advertising should consider one of the several levels of sponsorship: Cupid Year Event Sponsor (Underwriter) Sweetheart Sponsor (Décor) Beloved Sponsor (Entertainment) For information on individual donations or sponsorships please contact: Connie Hennessey at 813-884-8326. Visit: www.icctampa.org/gala
James is one of the most practical books of the Bible. This study offers “pearls for wise living” by applying the wisdom of James to the present. For anyone who has struggled to live a truly Christian life, James offers a wealth of practical solutions for handling and even sanctifying everyday circumstances.
Ticket Sales begin: Saturday, January 2nd and Sunday, January 3rd under the portiFor more information contact: Dennis or Adele Ference at co! Please stop by and support the cause. 813-886-0041.
Thank you to Our Event Underwriter!
Dates: Tuesdays, January 5 - March 15, 2016 Time: 7:00pm - 9:00pm Location: Classroom 3
Thank You to Our Sponsors!
Women and Men take the first step, there is hope! Seek wholeness through the healing love and mercy of God. Through Project Rachel you can begin your confidential and non -judgmental journey to healing. Rachel's Vineyard™ weekend retreats are scheduled for February 26, 2016 (English) and January 15-17, 2016 (Spanish).
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ABORTION AFTERCARE – PROJECT RACHEL
In addition, a new post abortion support program called “Living Well”. Next gathering is January 21, from 7:00 p.m. till 8:30 p.m. at the St. James Chapel at the Bethany Center and continue every Third Thursday of the month throughout the Jubilee Year of Mercy. This is a monthly support group for those impacted by abortion.
In Kind Donation: Leandra LaScala, Arlene Abreu Call 813-924-4173 for more information or to register. Susan Burwell Visit: www.rachelsvineyard.org
Bighearted of a Deal Sponsor
50/50 chance tickets are available for purchase. Contact: Debra McCauley at 813-814-7657.
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Faith and ale is a once a month gathering for men from across the diocese. We gather for food, drink and camaraderie, followed by an inspirational speaker and ample time for Q & A. Next meeting January 20, 2016. Topic: Healing through Forgiveness. RSVP by visiting: http://faithandaletb.org/ Questions? Mike Callahan, 813-404-5073
TREE OF LIFE MEMORIALS ALTAR SERVERS - David Smith - iccaltarservers@gmail.com EUCHARISTIC MINISTERS - If you would like to join this ministry contact Frank Salamone Phone: 813-205-8259 Email: fsalamone2003@yahoo.com READERS - Will Beran - 882-0178 ENVIRONMENT/ART - Connie Hennessey - 884-8326 USHERS - Tom Osborn - 885-3829 VISITORS OF THE SICK - Fr. Jairo Atehortua - 885-7861 BIBLE STUDY - Carmen Cayon - 884-3624 COLUMBIETTES - Maureen Finch - 885-1065 or maureen4@tampabay.rr.com. Meet every 2nd Thursday at 7:00pm, St. Patrick's Room FINANCE COUNCIL - Paul M. Phillips - 813-943-5057 ICCW - INCARNATION COUNCIL OF CATHOLIC WOMEN Alma Shamblin - 886-9365 Gen. Mtg. 1st Thursdays - Rosary at 7pm - Mtg. starts at 7:30pm JOB SEARCH SUPPORT - Hilda Lyons - icjobsupport@hotmail.com Tuesdays, 10:30 a.m. at the Town ’N Country Public Library KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS - For membership information - Félix Cayon 813-884-4052 or Ralph Galera - 813-792-8950. LIFE MINISTRY - Teresa Trubilla - 841-6563 - Trubilla@mac.com
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.
MUSIC MINISTRY - David Funes - dfunes@icctampa.org 813-8857811. Tuesday Rehearsals, 7 - 9pm in the Church Music Room PRAYER SHAWL GROUP - Leonor “Lily” Duran - 813-806-1567 or lilypadiii@yahoo.com. 2nd Tuesday, 7:00pm in Faith Formation Office RELIGIOUS ARTICLES STORE - Connie Hennessey - 884-8326
CABALLEROS DE COLÓN - Información - Félix Cayon 813-8844052 o Ralph Galera 813-792-8950.
SPECIAL EDUCATION - Mary Thomson - 884-8040
COMITÉ PASTORAL HISPANO - Padre Jairo - 885-7861 fatehortua@icctampa.org. Se reúne el tercer jueves de cada mes
SPIRITUAL MOTHERHOOD FOR PRIESTS - Cheralyn Quevedo 813-523-9349 or cjqcafe@gmail.com. Rosary of Intercession every
CORO HISPANO - David Funes - dfunes@icctampa.org o 813-8857811. Miércoles a las 7:00pm y los domingos a las 12:00 pm
STEWARDSHIP - Jim Cacacie - 813-881-1891
EMAUS DAMAS - Luz Dary Domínguez - 813-408-0207. Miércoles de por medio 7pm.
12 STEP MEETINGS - For more information contact AA Central Office at 813-933-9123 or www.aatampa-area.org Men's Closed Meetings - Tuesday, 7 pm St. Patrick's Room Closed Meetings - Wednesday, 7 pm St. Patrick's Room
EMAUS HOMBRES - Stevenson Quirindongo
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ESCUELA DE EVANGELIZACIÓN JUAN PABLO II María Teresa Aguilar 813-315-0925. Viernes 7pm, salón de clase #3. GRUPO DE JOVENES - Carmen Cayón - 884-3624. GRUPO DE JOVENES ADULTOS “VIVE” - Joana al 842-1149 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 - Denisse Vargas – 813-892-0980 o Milagros Olivo - 813-361-4356. Martes 7:30pm, salón St. Michael.
STORE HOURS: Saturday - 4:00pm - 5:30pm Sunday - 8:00am - 1:30pm
LECTORES - Marcela Marshall - 813-453-3227 - mmarsh23@aol.com LEGIÓN DE MARÍA - Priscilla Hatch - 813-600-0208 o Sila Richards 813-885-2322
Stop by and take a look at the new arrivals!
MONAGUILLOS - Doris Quirindongo - 843-6654
MINISTROS DE EUCARISTÍA - Tito Bello - 516-2619 RETIROS VIÑA DE RAQUEL - Grace Leiva - 813-479-5465 UJIERES - José Guaba - 504-5538
Church of the Incarnation
The Epiphany of the Lord January 3, 2016 Rise up in splendor, Jerusalem! Your light has come, the glory of the Lord shines upon you. — Isaiah 60:1
Domingo 3 de Enero de 2016. Solemnidad de la Epifanía Reflexionando la Palabra de Dios La Epifanía es la fiesta de la manifestación de Dios, de la revelación de Dios a los hombres. Los Magos que vienen de lejos, buscando a este misterioso Niño son el símbolo vivo de todos los hombres, de todos los lugares, de todas las razas, de todas las ideologías. Los Magos nos enseñan el itinerario de la fe, el camino que debemos recorrer para el descubrimiento de Dios, son un ejemplo que debemos imitar: salir de la prisión de nuestras preocupaciones cotidianas para seguir la "estrella", que nos puede llevar hacia el descubrimiento de la manifestación de Dios en esta vida nuestra de cada día. Los Magos son capaces de emprender un camino largo y difícil, y de creer que lo que buscaban se revela en un Niño, nacido en una familia del pueblo fiel. Todos debemos ser atrevidos para emprender el camino de la vida, guiados por la luz de la revelación de Dios, aceptando que hallaremos a Dios en la sencilla realidad de nuestra vida diaria. Un camino, una vida que debemos recorrer con esperanza y con ilusión. Y una luz que solamente ilumina cuando nos ponemos en camino. Muchas de nuestras oscuridades son consecuencia de nuestra pasividad, de nuestro conformismo.
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sorpresas. La Epifanía es la fiesta de cada día, porque en todo acontecimiento se revela Dios. Dios es Epifanía, manifestación, revelación a los hombres. Dios viene siempre a nosotros, se nos da a conocer poniéndose a nuestro nivel humano. P. Jairo
Se pusieron en marcha, enseñándonos tres cosas UNA. Que necesitamos una estrella. No podemos vivir sin norte, sin unos ideales. El mundo de hoy se está contentando con sensaciones superficiales y pasajeras; y vive triste. Se ha construido un star system en el que nuestros ideales son de barro y se desmoronan.
DOS. Que el seguir una estrella conlleva dificultades. Aquellos magos las tuvieron, sin duda: las de sus propias dudas y su miedo, la del riesgo de toda aventura, incluida la muerte; la de las risas de todos los que los vieron salir. Pasarían, no lo duden, por chiflados. Pero se lanzaron y... vencieron. ¡Mucha falta le hace al cristiano indeciso de hoy esa audacia! Porque, una vez y otra vez, nos solemos quedar en propósitos en esbozo y en Los Magos son ejemplo de búsqueda ilusionada. El camino de posteriores lamentos: ¡Si lo hubiera sabido! cada hombre hacia Dios implica un saber salir de uno mismo para buscar. Es necesario que salgamos de nuestra vida TRES. Que el seguir una estrella purifica siempre la fe. Los instalada, fácil, ya hecha, sin compromiso con nada ni con nadie, magos encontraron: al niño con María, su madre. Nada de para buscar a Dios presente en cada hombre y en cada tronos y realezas. Sólo el temblor de un niño en la pobreza de acontecimiento. Todos necesitamos emprender un camino - un pesebre. Pero CREYERON: Abriendo sus cofres, se oscuro, inseguro- que pueda llevarnos a descubrir esa "inmensa arrodillaron y le ofrecieron presentes: oro, incienso y mirra. alegría" que llenó a los Magos "al ver la estrella". La alegría es la consecuencia de descubrir el sentido verdadero y siempre nuevo de la vida; es un regalo de Dios a los hombres, porque Jesús vino al mundo para que alcanzáramos la auténtica y total LECTURAS DE HOY felicidad; es fruto del hallazgo, del anhelo cumplido. Primera lectura — ¡Levántate y brilla, Jerusalén! La gloria La estrella no les fue acompañando paso a paso, del Señor amaneció sobre ti (Isaías 60:1-6). solucionándoles todos los problemas, todas las dificultades del Salmo — Que te adoren, Señor, todos los pueblos (Salmo 72 camino. Ellos se arriesgan, afrontando con decisión todas las [71]). dudas y circunstancias imprevisibles. Gran lección para nosotros, que exigimos respuestas exactas, seguras, para toda Segunda lectura — El misterio de que los gentiles son clase de problemas y dificultades. Queremos todo claro, coherederos, socios en la promesa en Jesucristo, se ha dado a exacto, matemático, lógico. ¿Por qué no nos resignamos conocer a los hombres (Efesios 3:2-3a, 5-6). serenamente, dolorosamente, a caminar en tinieblas, a iluminar Evangelio — Vinieron unos Magos de Oriente preguntando: a los demás, aun cuando nuestra alma esté sumergida en la más “¿Dónde está el rey de los judíos que ha nacido?” (Mateo 2:1 negra oscuridad? Hemos de aceptar nuestro camino, que será -12). siempre un camino incómodo, lleno de dificultades y de Salmo responsorial: Leccionario I © 1976, Comisión Episcopal de Pastoral Litúrgica de la Conferencia del Episcopado Mexicano. Usado con permiso. Todos los derechos reservados.
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LECTURAS DE LA SEMANA Lunes:
1 Jn 3:22 — 4:6; Sal 2:7bc-8, 10-12a; Mt 4:12-17, 23-25 Martes: 1 Jn 4:7-10; Sal 72 (71):1-4, 7-8; Mc 6:34-44 Miércoles: 1 Jn 4:11-18; Sal 72 (71):1-2, 10, 12-13; Mc 6:45-52 Jueves: 1 Jn 4:19 — 5:4; Sal 72 (71):1-2, 14, 15bc, 17; Lc 4:14-22a Viernes: 1 Jn 5:5-13; Sal 147:12-15, 19-20; Lc 5:12-16 Sábado: 1 Jn 5:14-21; Sal 149:1-6a, 9b; Jn 3:22-30 Domingo: Is 42:1-4, 6-7 o Is 40:1-5, 9-11; Sal 29 (28):1-4, 3, 9-10 o Sal 104 (103):1b-4, 24-25, 27-30; Hch 10:34-38 o Tit 2:11-14; 3:4-7; Lc 3:15-16, 21-22
|10 Asista a las reuniones del GRUPO DE PAREJAS MDS y reciba el apoyo Tenemos charlas todos los viernes en el salón St. Francis 1 a las 7:30 pm. Sin costo alguno. Ofrecemos cuidado de los niños. El próximo retiro es el 22, 23 y 24 de enero 2016 y el costo es $175.00 Para mayor información comunicarse con Ricardo o Claribel al (813) 8506512. ¡Los esperamos!
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Año Jubilar de la Misericordia 3 de enero de 2016 La Epifanía del Señor
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En este Año Jubilar de la Misericordia, la Epifanía celebra la misericordia de Dios brillando sobre los reyes magos desde la estrella que los guía. Sus reinos estaban muy lejos de Jerusalén, sus religiones muy lejos de la alianza de Dios con Israel. Al principio la estrella guío a los magos a Jerusalén en donde ellos podrían “recalcular” su búsqueda con la ayuda del propio “GPS” de Dios, las Escrituras judías. Que humilde y consternado debió ser el momento en que los magos vieron al Mesías del mundo no en un palacio sino con una pareja pobre en un pueblito insignificante. Ahí es donde está la misericordia de Dios, brillando en la estrella que guío a los magos a adorar a Jesús, el Príncipe de la Paz. Hoy los reyes magos nos invitan a “recalcular” nuestro camino de vida durante este Año Jubilar, siguiendo la estrella de la misericordia de Dios a lo largo del camino de amor humilde, para descubrir una relación personal renovada con Jesús hacia nosotros mismos para que podamos convertirnos “estrellas guías” dirigiendo también a otros buscadores a encontrar a Jesús.
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