CHURCH OF THE
INCARNATION 8220 W. HILLSBOROUGH AVE. • TAMPA, FLORIDA 33615 http://www.icctampa.org
Clergy - 813-885-7861 Very Rev. Michael Suszynski, Pastor Rev. Diego Ossa, Parochial Vicar Rev. Philip Clement, Parochial Vicar Deacon Joseph Krzanowski Deacon Frank Julian Deacon Pablo Maldonado
Phone: 813- 885-7861
5124 Gateway Drive (mailing address) • Fax: (813) 884-3624 PARISH OFFICE HOURS: Monday - Friday 9am - 4pm The Epiphany of the Lord January 8, 2012 All kings shall pay him homage, all nations shall serve him. — Psalm 72:11
Staff - 813-885-7861 Paul Hunter
Parish Business Administrator iccphunter@tampabay.rr.com Dave Arnold -
Facility Manager - 919-4284 iccdave@tampabay.rr.com Irene Martinez
Parish Secretary/Bulletin Editor irenemartz@tampabay.rr.com Silvia Rivera
Receptionist/ Asst Editor iccsrive@tampabay.rr.com Donal Noonan
Music Director dnoonan@icctampa.org Carmen Cayon
Director of Faith Formation carmen_dre@tampabay.rr.com Philomena Johnson
Grades Pk-12 ; Sacrament Preparation & Youth Ministry pjohnson@icctampa.org Jane Rullier Co-Peer Minister Administrative Assistant jrullier@icctampa.org
INCARNATION SCHOOL
813 884-4502 http://www.icstampa.org Mr. Michael Zelenka, Principal
MASS SCHEDULE Monday through Friday - 7am & 8:30am
Misas en Español:
Saturday - 8:30 am & 4:30pm (Vigil)
Cada domingo a la 1:30pm
Sunday: 7:30am, 9:00am, 10:30am (signed), 12pm
Cada viernes a las 6:30 pm
DEVOTIONS: Morning Prayer Group: Liturgy of the Hours Mon., Tue., Thurs., Fri. & Sat. from 8:10am - 8:25am First Friday Adoration following the 8:30 am Mass until 6:15pm Rosary every Thursday at 11:30am in the chapel Rosario en español cada jueves a las 7:00pm en la capilla CONFESSIONS: Saturdays - 2:30 to 3:30pm in the Church
Church of the Incarnation, Tampa, FL
Phone: (813) 885-7861
National Vocation Awareness Week, January 9-14, 2012 Pope John Paul II said, “There is an urgent need for a more widespread and deeply felt conviction that all members of the Church have the grace and responsibility to look after vocations.” The Feast of the Baptism of the Lord marks Jesus’ initiation into public ministry. With this celebration we recommit ourselves to follow in the footsteps of Jesus. Initiated through our baptism we too are commissioned to proclaim Good News with our lives. The observance of National Vocation Awareness Week (NVAW) began in 1976 when the National Conference of Catholic Bishops designated the 28th Sunday of the year as the beginning of NVAW. In 1997 this celebration was moved to coincide with the Feast of the Baptism of the Lord. During the week, Parish priests and Deacon Frank will speak to the youth during religion education classes at the school and church.
Please pray with us for an increase in vocations to the ordained ministry and the consecrated life: Lord Jesus, as You once called the first disciples to make them fishers of men, let your sweet invitation continue to resound: Come! Follow Me! Give young men and women the grace of responding quickly to Your voice. Support your bishops, priests and consecrated people in their apostolic labor. Grant perseverance to our seminarians and to all those who are carrying out the ideal of a life totally consecrated to Your service. Awaken in our community a missionary eagerness. Lord, SEND WORKERS TO YOUR HARVEST and do not allow humanity to be lost for the lack of pastors, missionaries and people dedicated to the cause of the Gospel. Mary, Mother of the Church, the model of every vocation, help us to say "Yes" to the Lord Who calls us to cooperate in the divine plan of salvation. We ask this through Christ Our Lord. Amen. (Pope John Paul II)
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Thank you Lord for our priests and deacons!
The Annual Pastoral Appeal Campaign for 2011 is coming to an end this month. I would like to thank all of you who have generously supported this appeal. Our goal is $233,674 and to date we have collected close to $220,000 from 834 families. If you are one of those who have not yet made a donation or if you can help us reach our goal for 2011, now is the time to do that. Please write APA on your check or on an envelope from the pews to make an additional donation. Fr. Michael on the web @ www.icctampa.org
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† Mass Intentions † SUNDAY - JANUARY 8 - THE EPIPHANY OF THE LORD 7:30 A.M. +Richard Fetrow by ICCW 9:00 A.M. (SI) Georg and Thelma 33rd Wedding Anniversary 10:30 A.M. +Eleanore Basile by Anthony 12:00 P.M. PEOPLE OF INCARNATION 1:30 P.M. +Genara Garcia by Lucy Traverso MONDAY - JANUARY 9 - THE BAPTISM OF THE LORD 7:00 A.M. +Mary Sebastian by Annet Manipadam 8:30 A.M. TUESDAY - JANUARY 10 7:00 A.M. 8:30 A.M. WEDNESDAY - JANUARY 11 7:00 A.M. 8:30 A.M. THURSDAY - JANUARY 12 7:00 A.M. 8:30 A.M. FRIDAY - JANUARY 13 - ST. HILARY, BISHOP AND DOCTOR 7:00 A.M. 8:30 A.M. 6:30 P.M. +Juan Evidio Prado by Montero Family SATURDAY - JANUARY 14 8:30 A.M. +Wilbur Lanese by Mr. and Mrs. Charles Langmaack 4:30 P.M. +Johnny Cerra by Family SUNDAY - JANUARY 15 - SECOND SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME 7:30 A.M. +James Francis Parker by Dennis and MaryAnn Whalen 9:00 A.M. +Ryan and +Richard Fetrow by Mary Perkinson 10:30 A.M. PEOPLE OF INCARNATION 12:00 P.M. +Nila Esquirol by Gonzalez Esquirol Family 1:30 P.M. +Migdalia Rodriguez by Maria and Hector
January 8, 2012
Sick Prayer List: New names appear in bold. Other than critical or terminal conditions, the names will remain on this list for 30 days. Please help us keep our prayer list current. If you would like to add a name, e-mail Silvia Rivera at: iccsrive@tampabay.rr.com or call the office. Please pray also for our parishioners who are in hospitals, nursing homes and our shut ins. Betty Alberico Colleen Beran David Boyd Mariana Brandao Alice V. Brown Kenneth Brown Jose Caldevilla Milagro Castillo Kathy Castle Zachary Cayon Ray Chiarmonte Mary Childers Mike Childers Delma Chimelis Frank Chinchar Jim and Gail Colegrove
Barbara Cunningham
Lissette Dayhou Marta De La Rosa Wandy Del Valle Christopher Dempsey
SACRIFICIAL GIFTS OF TREASURE OFFERTORY (First Collection) is used solely for the operation and maintenance of the parish. Weekly Target ................................................. $23,000.00 01/01/2012 Offertory Donations .................... $23,661.00 Tuition Assistance ........................................... $ 7.00 Helping Hand ................................................... $ 138.00 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.
Sara Desrocher Chase Dhaemers Gail Diestler Tammy Dominguez Sr. Anne Dupuis Shirley Duran Dylan Edward Manuel Escamilla Tom Esgro Mary Ferreira Bertha Fyda William Gareau Mary Gibson Sheila Gildea
Kirk Goetz Maria Gonzalez Paula Hague Patrick Hardy Robert Hasty Greg Jackson Doris Jansen Trudy Jorge Joan Julian Rodrigo Jurado Colleen Kramer Sue Ellen Krick Mimi Kuhla Mary Larkin Daniela C. LaRosa Grace Leiva Michael Lloyd Paige Macfarlane Bonnie McCurdy Matthew T. McLane, Sr.
Bill McNamee Maria Merlo Andrea Mkleska Beba Montero Noah Nero Linda Nicholas Fr. Jonathan Niehaus
Anne Patchil JR Pearce Angelo Perez Carol Perez Tom Phillips Ray Pomponio Peter Proley Lydia Quesada
Evette Reas Violet Riche Christopher Rivera Irvin Rivera, Jr. Delores Roberta Maria Robles Phillip Rosete Evaristo Rodriguez Ewen Rosale Humberto Sanchez Brenda Sandy Kiki Santiago Gina Schmidt Kaylala Silva Robert G. Smith, Jr. Daniel Spina Bill and Angie Spink
Noah Spivey Mildred Sylvester Janet Taylor Sheli Thomas Jaime Torres Rhoda Toscano Adrian Valentin Joan Vassil Thomas Vassil James C. Watkins Jerry Wegman Ty Wegman Selwyn Williams Steven Yudicky Bruno Zabukas
01/01/2012 Renovation Donations .................... $ 5,512.00
THANK YOU FOR YOUR GENEROSITY! If you have any questions about our finances or parish renovation activities, please contact Business Manager, Paul Hunter at 813-885-7861 or by e-mail: iccphunter@tampabay.rr.com.
SSGT Angelique Vazquez, Japan LCPL Almoris E. Lugo, Jr. SGT Ryan Wegman, Iraq PFC Joshua Luckey, Afghanistan MAJ Marty Maldonado, Afghanistan CW2 William Garcia, Afghanistan David Valencia
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Church of the Incarnation, Tampa, FL
Phone: (813) 885-7861
FAITH FORMATION STAFF Director of Faith Formation & R.C.I.A. Carmen Cayon carmen_dre@tampabay.rr.com
Grades Pk-12 Sacrament Preparation & Youth Ministry
Co-Peer Minister Administrative Assistant Jane Rullier jrullier@icctampa.org
Philomena Johnson pjohnson@icctampa.org
WE ARE LOCATED NEXT TO THE PARISH OFFICE! HOURS: Mon to Thurs: 10am to 3pm
CLOSED ON FRIDAY
813-885-7861
RCIA Inquiry Sessions are scheduled to begin on Monday nights, Jan 9, 2012 from 7:00-8:30 pm in the Office Conference Room. These sessions are bilingual. If you are interested in learning more about becoming Catholic in our parish and the RCIA process please contact Carmen @ 885-7861 or ccayon@icctampa.org Si usted esta interesado en formar parte de la iglesia Católica y recibir los sacramentos de iniciación, estas invitado a participar en sesiones del RICA que comenzaran los lunes, 10 de enero en el salon de conferencia de la parroquia, de 7:008:30 pm. Para mas información llamen a Carmen al 885-7861 o por correo electrónico: ccayon@icctampa.org Adult Confirmation If you are 18 years old or older, baptized in the Catholic faith, attending Mass regularly and are considering being confirmed, please call Carmen for more info. We hope to begin preparation for Adult Confirmation in January! ccayon@icctampa.org Si eres adulto, bautizado Católico, de 18 anos o mas, participando en la Misa regularmente y estas interesado a prepararse para su Confirmación en su fe Católica, llamen a Carmen para mas información. Empezaremos una preparación para adultos en Enero. ccayon@icctampa.org
Confirmation Workshop #3 Is this Wednesday, January 11th. Confirmation Saint Name Report and Retreat Packet are due at this workshop. Page 4
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January 8, 2012
All kings shall pay him homage, all nations shall serve him. — Psalm 72:11 PROMISE FULFILLED Isaiah reminds the people of God that the land shall be restored to their possession, they shall rejoice to see their people return from the bondage of exile, and they shall be a light to the nations. In other words, through the people of Israel, the Savior shall come to all people who seek God with a sincere heart. This brings joy and the radiance of God’s glory to all the world and to all people everywhere. Through the fidelity of the people of God, and through God’s fidelity to them, all people shall become God’s children and rejoice in the fulfillment of God’s promise to Israel. Copyright © J. S. Paluch Co.
READINGS FOR THE WEEK
Monday:
Is 42:1-4, 6-7 or Is 55:1-11; Acts 10:34-38 or 1 Jn 5:1-9; Mk 1:7-11 Tuesday: 1 Sm 1:9-20 or 1 Sm 1:1-8 and 1 Sm 1:9-20; Mk 1:21-28 or Mk 1:14-20 and Mk 1:21-28 Wednesday: 1 Sm 3:1-10, 19-20; Mk 1:29-39 Thursday: 1 Sm 4:1-11; Mk 1:40-45 Friday: 1 Sm 8:4-7, 10-22a; Mk 2:1-12 Saturday: 1 Sm 9:1-4, 17-19; 10:1a; Mk 2:13-17 Sunday: 1 Sm 3:3b-10, 19; Ps 40; 1 Cor 6:13c-15a, 17-20; Jn 1:35-42
TREASURES FROM OUR TRADITION Before long, people will be throwing Mardi Gras beads in the streets of New Orleans—purple, gold, and green. A few will be in on the secret: the colors of the beads are derived from the gifts of the magi. Gold for wealth, purple for power, green for good health. The gifts are also a key to the identity of the Christ Child: the incense for God; the gold for a king; the myrrh, fragrant burial ointment for one who comes to die. Centuries ago, today’s feast bore the heavy burden of celebrating all the manifestations of Christ’s identity: the birth of Jesus, the coming of the magi, the baptism of the Lord, the wedding feast at Cana. It was too much for one day. Fortunately the one day has blossomed into a whole season of grateful celebration, stretching behind us into Advent, and ahead of us into the Baptism of the Lord and to Christ’s coming again in glory. Tonight, be sure to light the Christmas lights, and gather at the crèche for a favorite carol and a prayer. —James Field, Copyright © J. S. Paluch Co.
PRAYER OF THE WEEK January 8, 2012, The Epiphany of the Lord At the Mass during the Day O God, who on this day revealed your Only Begotten Son to the nations by the guidance of a star, grant in your mercy that we, who know you already by faith, may be brought to behold the beauty of your sublime glory. Through our Lord Jesus Christ, your Son, who lives and reigns with you in the unity of the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Reflection question: What can I do this week to come to know God better? Collect text from the English translation of The Roman Missal, © 2010, International Commission on English in the Liturgy Corporation. All rights reserved. Copyright © J. S. Paluch Company, Inc.
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PARISH ACTIVITIES
RELIGIOUS ARTICLES STORE OPEN: 1/2 HR BEFORE & AFTER THE 4:30PM SAT. MASS & ALL SUNDAY MASSES
Phone: (813) 885-7861
SUNDAY - JANUARY 8 FELLOWSHIP, COFFEE AND DONUTS IN ST. MICHAEL’S HALL FAITH FORMATION IN ALL CLASSROOMS MONDAY - JANUARY 9 TUESDAY - JANUARY 10 9:00 A.M. Job Search Support Group St. Brendan 7:00 P.M. Alcoholics Anonymous St. Patrick’s Room 7:00 P.M. Spanish Prayer Group St. Michael’s Hall 7:00 P.M. Prayer Shawl Ministry Faith Formation Office 7:00 P.M. Music Ministry Church WEDNESDAY - JANUARY 11 7:00 P.M. Alcoholics Anonymous St. Patrick’s Room 7:00 P.M. Al-Anon St. John’s Room 7:00 P.M. Al-Anon Spanish St. Francis Room 1 7:30 P.M. Spanish Choir Music Room THURSDAY - JANUARY 12 9:00 A.M. Legion of Mary St. Brendan 11:30 A.M. Our Lady of Mercy Prayer Group Chapel 7:00 P.M. Spanish Intercessions Group Chapel 7:00 P.M. Music Ministry Church FRIDAY - JANUARY 13 7:00 P.M. Spanish Youth Group St. Patrick’s Room SATURDAY - JANUARY 14 7:00 P.M. Spanish Young Adults St. Patrick’s Room
ALTAR SERVER SCHEDULE
January 14/15 4:30 pm:
Bridget Budny, Briana Shelton, Holliston Wagner
7:30 am: 9:00 am:
Molly Conrad, Hannah Morilak, Christopher Wille
10:30 am:
Robert Blazer, Sarah Fernandez, Brandon Shively
12:00 pm:
Anthony Cotignola, Marie Cotignola, Marie Cotignola
Anointing of the Sick gives spiritual strength in the face of suffering. A Parish priest is on call 24 hrs. in cases of emergency. Call the Parish Office at 885-7861. 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 345-3338.
HOMEBOUND & HOSPITAL MINISTRY - Eucharistic Ministers are available to bring Holy Communion to the sick AT HOME or in TOWN ’N COUNTRY HOSPITAL. Please call the Parish Office at 885-7861 to make arrangements.
LITURGY GROUPS ALTAR SERVERS DAVID SMITH……………………….885-7861 KAITLIN JOHNSON………………………….885-7861 Or via e-mail iccaltarservers@gmail.com EUCHARISTIC MINISTERS DEACON JOE KRZANOWSKI…….. 885-7861 READERS WILL BERAN ………………………. 882-0178 MUSIC DIRECTOR DONAL NOONAN………….…..……885-7861 ENVIRONMENT/ART CONNIE HENNESSEY ………………...884-8326 USHERS RAY POMPONIO…………………...884-1366 VISITORS OF THE SICK FR. PHILIP CLEMENT...….………. 885-7861
PARISH ORGANIZATIONS BIBLE STUDY CARMEN CAYON…….………….... 885-7861 CARNIVAL PAUL/NORMA HUNTER …………...854-1171 COFFEE & DONUTS ALMA SHAMBLIN…………………..886-9365 Or via e-mail afshamblin@aol.com COLUMBIETTES DALE ZGURZYNSKI…......................885-5228 FINANCE COUNCIL DEACON FRANK JULIAN ………………….... 885-7861 HELPING HAND PARISH OFFICE…..……………..…..885-7861 INC. COUNCIL OF CATHOLIC WOMEN ALMA SHAMBLIN…………………….886-9365 Or via e-mail afshamblin@aol.com INC. HOME & SCHOOL KIM FIELD….. ….….884-4502 (School Office) JOB SEARCH SUPPORT HILDA LYONS……icjobsupport@hotmail.com KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS STAN ZGURZYNSKI………….. … 885-5228 LIFE MINISTRY TERESA TRUBILLA……….….……..841-6563 Or via e-mail T2DeskTop@aol.com MEMORIALS-TREE OF LIFE CONNIE HENNESSEY….. ……….. 884-8326 OFFICE VOLUNTEERS IRENE MARTINEZ………………….885-7861 PRAYER GROUP ANA MARSICANO…………………..886-0091 PRAYER SHAWL MINISTRY SILVIA RIVERA ...…………………..885-7861 RELIGIOUS ARTICLES STORE CONNIE HENNESSEY……………... 884-8326 SCRIP SANDY REY…...…………………….884-4502 SPECIAL EDUCATION ISABEL MORAES……………...…….852-1501 MARY THOMSON………………….. 884-8040 STEWARDSHIP PAUL HUNTER…….………………...854-1171 VOCATIONS COMMITTEE MICHELE & ROGER CARUSO……..962-4556 WELCOMING COMMITTEE EVELYN ROBERTS. …….…………886-6436 & DORIS WHITTLE………………...920-1089
RECEIVING SACRAMENTS
TREE OF LIFE - MEMORIALS In memory of a loved one that 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. Page 6
BAPTISMS CARMEN CAYON ……………….885-7861 RCIA CARMEN CAYON……….……….885-7861 FIRST EUCHARIST PHILOMENA JOHNSON……….885-7861 CONFIRMATION PHILOMENA JOHNSON…….…885-7861 MARRIAGE PREPARATION FR. PHILIP CLEMENT… .…………...885-7861 To receive Sacraments you must be registered in the parish. Registration forms are available at the Welcome Table in St. Michael’s Hall on Sunday mornings or at the Parish Office during the Week.
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January 8, 2012 ANNULMENT SEMINAR
“Women of abortion, do not stop living. Do not give in to despair. Do not let fear imprison you and prevent you from accepting the forgiving words of Jesus. There is hope for your future!” - Pope John Paul II (paraphrased)
Begin the New Year with a peace that surpasses all understanding. We can help.
Next Rachel’s Retreat is Feb. 17-19, 2012. Project Rachel - Abortion AfterCare-Healing 1-888-456-4673 projectrachel@ccdosp.org www.rachelsvineyard.org
On January 25, 2012 at St. Lawrence Parish, Tampa, from 7pm to 8:30 pm, the Marriage Tribunal for the Diocese of St. Petersburg will present a seminar on “Annulment in the Catholic Church.” This informative presentation will be given by a judge from the Tribunal and will provide an opportunity to explore the various grounds for marriage nullity, dispel myths about annulments and answer questions. If you have experienced a failed marriage, or know someone who has, or are just curious about the annulment process, please consider this your personal invitation to the upcoming seminar: ‘Annulments in the Catholic Church.”
EMHC/Reader/Cantor Workshop The Office of Worship conducts workshops for Readers and Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion (EMHC) who serve at Mass. Those who are preparing for or just entering either of these ministries are encouraged to attend one of these sessions. Any current EMHC and Readers who might want to participate for a “refresher” are welcome. 1 - Workshop in Spanish: Saturday, January 28, 2012 - Corpus Christi Catholic Church, Temple Terrace 8:30 a.m. - Registration & Hospitality 9:00 a.m. – Prayer & Breakout Sessions 12:00 p.m. - Adjourn 3 - Workshops in English: 1. Friday, January 27, 2012 - Corpus Christi Catholic Church, Temple Terrace 6:45 p.m. - Registration & Hospitality 7:00 p.m. - Prayer & Breakout Sessions (Cantors included) 9:30 p.m. - Adjourn 2. Saturday, January 28, 2011 - St. Catherine of Siena Catholic Church, Clearwater 8:30 a.m. - Registration & Hospitality 9:00 a.m. - Prayer & Breakout Sessions (Cantors included) 12:00 p.m. - Adjourn 3. Saturday, January 28, 2012 - St. Benedict Catholic Church, Crystal River 8:30 a.m. - Registration & Hospitality 9:00 a.m. - Prayer & Breakout Sessions 12:00 p.m. Adjourn
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Phone: (813) 885-7861
“ACTIVE CATHOLIC” For parish verification, required for Baptisms, Marriages, etc., a person must be registered in the parish, attend mass regularly and be involved in Time, Talent and Stewardship. Participation through parish offertory envelopes is one means of verification. If you choose not to use envelopes or are unable to contribute, please make a notation of your prayerful support on your envelope and place it in the weekly offertory. We will then be aware of your participation and you will not be moved to inactive status.
KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS NEWS The drawing for the Computer Raffle was held on December 17th. Below are the winners: Computer winner $50.00 Scrip $25.00 Scrip
Jeannie Van Evera J. Rosser Jaime Maldonado
Congratulations to all winners! The Knights would like to thank everyone who supported this event.
HEALING MASS While every Mass is a healing Mass, on January 14th Fr. Michael will be celebrating a special Mass of healing where the Sacrament of the Sick will be administered to those parishioners who are in need of it. According to the norms of the Church, those in need of this sacrament are members of the faithful who are in danger of death due to sickness or old age. If you are not in need of this sacrament, even though you won’t receive it, we still invite you to attend and pray for those who will. Also, an integral part of this sacrament is the forgiveness of sins; therefore, for one to fully receive the graces conferred in this sacrament, one should make a good confession prior to attending this Mass.
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Congratulations to Rosaura and Severo Munoz who celebrated their 50th Wedding Anniversary!
JUBILEE MASS The Jubilee Mass of Thanksgiving with Bishop Robert Lynch honoring couples throughout the diocese who will celebrate 25, 50 or more years of marriage during 2012 will take place at St. Jude Cathedral on Sunday, February 12th at 3:00pm. A reception with light hors d’oeuvres will follow. You must pre-register by contacting the parish office no later than Tuesday, January 24th.
Visit our Religious Articles Store ~ Hours: Open 1/2 hr before & after the weekend masses.
~ We have many beautiful items to choose from. Contact: Connie Hennessey at 884-8326
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La Epifanía del Señor 8 de enero de 2012 Ante él se postrarán todos los reyes y todas las naciones. — Salmo 72(71):11 LOS SANTOS Y OTRAS CELEBRACIONES Domingo: La Epifanía del Señor; Semana para Promover Vocaciones; Semana Nacional de la Migración Lunes: El Bautismo del Señor Martes: San Nicanor Miércoles: San Higinio Jueves: San Juan Probo Viernes: San Hilario; Santa Verónica Sábado: San Félix El Obispo Robert Lynch será el celebrante principal en la Misa de Acción de Gracias en la cual se honrará a todos los matrimonios de la diócesis que celebran este año sus bodas de plata o de oro, así como las parejas que cumplen más de 50 años de matrimonio. Será el domingo, 12 de febrero, 2012 a las 3:00pm, en la Catedral de San Judas en St. Petersburg, 5875 5th Ave. N.―Por favor de llamar a la oficina parroquial y den sus nombres, dirección, y fecha de aniversario antes del 23 de enero, 2012. MIEMBROS REGISTRADOS Y ACTIVOS: Todos los feligreses de nuestra comunidad parroquial de Incarnation buscan un sinnúmero de beneficios y servicios los cuales incluyen cartas de recomendación para la admisión a las escuelas católicas, certificados para toda aquellas personas que van a servir como padrinos en las diferentes celebraciones litúrgicas tales como el bautismo y la confirmación. Cartas las cuales le permiten celebrar el sacramento del matrimonio o bautismo en otra parroquia diferente a la de Incarnation. Esos derechos y servicios de parte de nuestra iglesia demandan ciertas obligaciones y compromisos de parte de ustedes como en cualquier comunidad. El ser un miembro activo de nuestra comunidad parroquial implica que la persona este inscrita en la parroquia, que asista regularmente a misa, y que esta persona trate en lo máximo de colaborar y aportar a la iglesia a través de sus recursos, talento y tiempo. Como resultado, el uso del sobre para las ofrendas es una buena forma para verificar la asistencia a la iglesia. Si usted decide a no usar los sobres o simplemente no puede hacer su contribución a la iglesia, le pedimos el favor de escribir una nota en la cual usted nos ofrece su apoyo espiritual a través de sus oraciones y colóquelo en las canastas de las ofrendas. De tal forma, nosotros vamos a estar consiente de que usted es un miembro activo de nuestra parroquia y así no lo moveremos a las listas de feligreses inactivos. Si usted o su familia no están inscritos en nuestra iglesia, le pedimos el favor de hacerlo lo más pronto posible. Si usted tiene alguna inquietud, no dude en llamarnos a la oficina parroquial al 813885-7861.
ORACIÓN DE LA SEMANA 8 de enero de 2012, La Epifanía del Señor Señor, Dios nuestro, que por medio de una estrella, diste a conocer en este día, a todos los pueblos el nacimiento de tu Hijo, concede a los que ya te conocemos por la fe, llegar a contemplar, cara a cara, la hermosura de tu inmensa gloria. Por nuestro Señor Jesucristo, tu Hijo, que vive y reina contigo en la unidad del Espíritu Santo y es Dios por los siglos de los siglos. Pregunta de reflexión: ¿Qué puedo hacer esta semana para conocer mejor a Dios? Tomado del Misal Romano, décimo quinta edición © 2006, Comisión Episcopal Mexicana, publicado por Obra Nacional de la Buena Prensa, México, D.F. Usado con permiso. Copyright © J. S. Paluch Company, Inc.
Para la cultura hispana, la fiesta de Reyes siempre ha sido muy significativa. Es el día en que se celebra el reconocimiento de Jesús como Rey y Dios, y por lo tanto, el día en que tiene más significado hacer regalos, en memoria de esos regalos presentados por los Magos al Niño Jesús. En muchos países se hacen cabalgatas y desfiles de Reyes. Hay mucha costumbre también de tener el Roscón de Reyes, que es un pan dulce en forma de rosca, en que se esconde una figurita.
MISA DE NUESTRA SEÑORA DE LA ALTAGRACIA
Los invitamos a la celebración parroquial en honor a la Patrona de La República Dominicana, esta será el domingo, 22 de enero, en nuestra Misa de 1:30pm.
UNCIÓN DE LOS ENFERMOS El sábado, 14 de enero a las 10am en la Parroquia se celebrara una Misa para los enfermos con la celebración del Sacramento de la Unción de los Enfermos. Aquella persona que éste enferma, que esta en espera de una cirugía, sufriendo de una enfermedad crónica seria (artritis, diabetes, etc.) puede recibir la Unción durante la Misa. Si usted conoce alguna persona que se encuentra confinada en su casa por favor trate de que ellos asistan a esta celebración del poder sanador de Dios. Un almuerzo ligero será servido después de la Misa en el Salón St. Michael.
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8 de enero de 2012 TRADICIONES DE NUESTRA FE Melchor, Gaspar y Baltasar son los nombres que la tradición ha dado a los tres reyes magos. Pero ¿quién dijo que eran tres? Según San Mateo (Mt 2:1-12) fueron sabios del oriente que trajeron oro, incienso y mirra a Jesús. La imaginación cristiana decidió que cada regalo requería alguien que lo regalara. Se fija así el número de sabios en tres. Por ser astrólogos del oriente, tenían que ser magos. Venían buscando al nuevo rey de Israel y fue así que se les da el papel de reyes que representaban los tres continentes conocidos en la época medieval: Asia, África y Europa. Ellos también representan tres edades humanas: juventud, madurez y vejez. Melchor (rey de la luz), fue un anciano europeo que obsequió oro al Rey Jesús; Gaspar (tesorero) fue un joven asiático que regaló incienso al Niño Dios y Baltasar (dios proteja al rey) fue un hombre africano que donó mirra al Hijo del Hombre. Hoy día habría que incluir una niña americana y una adolescente australiana a la lista de reyes magos.
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LECTURAS DE LA SEMANA Lunes:
Is 42:1-4, 6-7 o Is 55:1-11; Hch 10:34-38 o 1 Jn 5:1-9; Mc 1:7-11 Martes: 1 Sm 1:9-20 o 1 Sm 1:1-8 y 1 Sm 1:9-20; Mc 1:21-28 o Mc 1:14-20 y Mc 1:21-28 Miércoles: 1 Sm 3:1-10, 19-20; Mc 1:29-39 Jueves: 1 Sm 4:1-11; Mc 1:40-45 Viernes: 1 Sm 8:4-7, 10-22a; Mc 2:1-12 Sábado: 1 Sm 9:1-4, 17-19; 10:1a; Mc 2:13-17 Domingo: 1 Sm 3:3b-10, 19; Sal 40 (39); 1 Cor 6:13c-15a, 17-20; Jn 1:35-42
Noche de Casino en Incarnation
“Reina de Corazones” Sábado, 18 de febrero, 2012
—Fray Gilberto Cavazos Glz, OFM, Copyright © J. S. Paluch Co.
Comienza la Semana para Promover las Vocaciones. Les pedimos que oren por todas las vocaciones en nuestra iglesia, especialmente por los sacerdotes de nuestra parroquia, y por todos los seminaristas.
Un pensamiento: Si de veras le servimos y le amamos, eso es la santidad. Santa Maravillas de Jesús
El Comité para la Noche de Casino 2011 “Reina de Corazones” esta buscando patrocinadores. Los feligreses que tienen negocios, se podrían beneficiar de la publicidad y pueden considerar uno de varios niveles de patrocinio. Todo aquel que este interesado en conocer más sobre los beneficios de los varios niveles, para patrocinar este evento debe comunicarse con Connie Hennessey al 813-884-8326. Costo: $35.00 incluye aperitivos, bufet, música bailable, y mucho más. Boletos estarán a la venta los domingos – 22 de enero, y el 12 de febrero en el gazebo.