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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 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), & 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
MANIFESTING THE SPIRIT The Christmas season closes this Sunday with the Baptism of the Lord. This feast is a sister to last week’s feast of the Epiphany. Each of them celebrates an “epiphany,” or a manifestation of the Spirit of God in Jesus—first in his birth, and now at his baptism. The divine Spirit is manifested in all of the scriptures for this feast. Psalm 104 highlights the Spirit of God creating and renewing the earth, while the reading from Isaiah describes God restoring Israel. In Luke’s account of the baptism of the Lord the Holy Spirit descends upon Jesus. And the letter to Titus reminds us that the Holy Spirit was “richly poured out” on us also, through the “bath of rebirth” (Titus 3:5, 6). Copyright © J. S. Paluch Co.
READINGS FOR THE WEEK Monday: 1 Sm 1:1-8; Ps 116:12-19; Mk 1:14-20 Tuesday: 1 Sm 1:9-20; 1 Sm 2:1, 4-8abcd; Mk 1:21-28
THE BAPTISM OF THE LORD FEAR NOT Did the first reading from Isaiah sound familiar? It was also heard on the first Sunday of Advent in December of 2008. I suppose it could be a reminder that John the Baptist appears at the beginning of the Advent/Christmas season and at the end. In Advent we were preparing for Jesus’ coming at Christmas. Now we are preparing for his coming at any time. The reading from Isaiah talks about the Lord coming in mercy to the people whose “guilt is expiated” (Isaiah 40:2). With our sins forgiven we need not fear asking God for help: “Fear not to cry out” (Isaiah 40:9). The Lord comes in power, not to strike sinners down but to shepherd them and lead them. In the second reading, St. Paul has a similar theme. Jesus gave his life for us on the cross so that we could be free to give ourselves in love as he did. No matter how bad I was in the past, the Lord loves me enough to forgive it all, and even better, to give the Spirit to help me stay close to God.
Wednesday: 1 Sm 3:1-10, 19-20; How do we prepare for this? We can Ps 40:2, 5, 7-10; Mk 1:29-39 start by hearing the words of the readings today, letting them sink into Thursday: 1 Sm 4:1-11; Ps 44:10-11, our hearts and minds. Ask the Spirit to 14-15, 24-25; Mk 1:40-45 help look for ways you can be more loving with your family, then with your Friday: 1 Sm 8:4-7, 10-22a; friends, and eventually with anyone Ps 89:16-19; Mk 2:1-12 who needs your help. When we let Saturday:1 Sm 9:1-4, 17-19; 10:1a; that Spirit guide us, we become like Ps 21:2-7; Mk 2:13-17 Jesus in that we can listen for God to say, “You are my beloved child; with Sunday: Is 62:1-5; Ps 96:1-3, 7-10; you I am well pleased” (see Luke 1 Cor 12:4-11; Jn 2:1-11 3:22). Tom Schmidt, Copyright © J. S. Paluch Co.
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MASS INTENTIONS 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 MONDAY - JANUARY 11 7:00 A.M. +Felix Amador by Grandson and Wife 8:30 A.M. +Margaret Daab by Dorothy Williams TUESDAY - JANUARY 12 7:00 A.M. 8:30 A.M. +Roger Urbanski by Family WEDNESDAY - JANUARY 13 - ST. HILARY, BISHOP 7:00 A.M. 8:30 A.M. (SI) Roland Sprague and Kaitlin Johnson by Family THURSDAY - JANUARY 14 7:00 A.M. +Ryan Baker by Family 8:30 A.M. +Steven Wood by Jennette and Deborah Wood FRIDAY - JANUARY 15 7:00 A.M. 8:30 A.M. 6:30 P.M. +William R. Villalona by Sister SATURDAY - JANUARY 16 8:30 A.M. 4:30 P.M. +Jim Henry by ICCW SUNDAY - JANUARY 17 - SECOND SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME 7:30 A.M. +Margaret Daab by Jim and Sandy Cacie 9:00 A.M. +Jesus Sanchez by Family 10:30 A.M. PEOPLE OF INCARNATION 12:00 P.M. (SI) Ill Members of ICCW by ICCW 1:30 P.M. (SI) In Thanksgiving to Our Lady of Altagracia
SACRIFICIAL GIFTS OF TREASURE OFFERTORY (First Collection) is used solely for the operation and maintenance of the parish. Weekly Target.................................................. $21,000.00 12/27/2015 Offertory Donations ..................... $14,289.27 Shortfall……………………………………….$ 6,710.73 Helping Hand ................................................... $ 178.00 Dominican Parish….………………………….$ 270.00
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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 Plazewski Mary Post Inge Quigley Steven Quirindongo
Stevenson 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
12/25/2015 Christmas ………..……………….$26,892.26 Please Pray for our Military
01/03/2016 Offertory Donations……………...$18,339.94 Shortfall………………………………………..$ 2,660.06 Dominican Parish….………………………….$ 103.00 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. 12/27/2015 Renovation Donations .................... $ 631.00 01/03/2016 Renovation Donations .................... $ 348.00
THANK YOU FOR YOUR GENEROSITY!
PV2 Chad Michael Burgess PV2 Angelique Burgess SGT Damian Patrick Bumm AMN Angela Costa A1C Christina Costa Lt. Jason Bishop A1C Brett Fenton
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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INCARNATION VALENTINE GALA 2016
JAMES
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:
An Eleven-Part Bible Study Featuring Jeff Cavins
Cupid Year Event Sponsor (Underwriter)
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.
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
Pearls for Wise Living
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 more information contact: Dennis or Adele Ference at 813-886-0041. Dates: Tuesdays, January 5 - March 15, 2016 Time: 7:00pm - 9:00pm Location: Classroom 3
Ticket Sales every weekend: Under the portico! Please stop by and support the cause.
Thank you to Our Event Underwriter!
During this time in which we joyously celebrate God’s greatest of gifts—the gift of Jesus—Bishop Lynch wishes to offer his own gift to the faithful of the Diocese. You will find the booklet containing the Bishops reflections in the Church foyer.
Thank You to Our Sponsors! VOLUNTEERS NEEDED!
James Mathias
Need volunteers to pick up food from the church foyer and drop off at the food bank. Contact Irene at the parish office.
Alma Shamblin - Parishioner Galera Family - Parishioner Tom and Christine Hyde - Parishioner
Program Book Ads: Jim Cacacie Custom Cabinetry Rocky’s Airport Limo Service Galera Family Devito Builder’s Inc.
In Kind Donation: Leandra LaScala, Arlene Abreu Susan Burwell, Westchase Golf Course
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 2016 will take place at the Cathedral of St. Jude the Apostle on Sunday, March 6th at 3:00pm. If you wish to attend, please contact the parish office. Registrations must be received by Tuesday, February 16th.
Bighearted of a Deal Sponsor
From Life Ministries…
50/50 chance tickets are available for purchase. Contact: Debra McCauley at 813-814-7657.
Thank you to everyone who so generously donated baby gifts on Epiphany Sunday. Your gifts were delivered to the Foundations of Life Pregnancy Center where they will be used to help mothers and mothers-to-be who are facing difficult pregnancies. Thank you for helping to celebrate the blessing of life. |5
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FAITH FORMATION NEWS
Director of Faith Formation & R.C.I.A. Carmen Cayon ccayon@icctampa.org
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FF CALENDAR FOR JANUARY No Sessions Jan. 17th
THE CHURCH IS FAMILY
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Grades Pk-12 Sacrament Preparation & Youth Ministry Philomena Johnson pjohnson@icctampa.org
CONFIRMATION WORKSHOP 1 January 27th at 7:00pm in St. Michael's Hall Don’t forget to bring your Called by Name and Community Service Reports to the workshop.
The church is more than a building or an organization; it is a family we join at Baptism and to which we belong forever. Every Catholic Church is our home, and the parish is our family.
First Holy Communion Workshop 2 will be on February 6th FEASTS & CELEBRATIONS FOR JANUARY th
Jan 10 – The Baptism of the Lord Jan 28th – St. Thomas Aquinas
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at 9:30am in St. Michael’s Hall.
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Parents: Come learn about the Bible while your child is in class. Introduction to the Bible: This study opens the Bible for newcomers and experienced Bible students alike, providing a real boost to those looking to gain more from study of the Bible. Participants will develop a better understanding of the Bible’s themes and writing styles, and gain clear insights about Catholic use and interpretation of the Bible. When?
Sundays during Faith Formation Classes (10:20- 11:40 AM) First class: January 10, 2016
Where? St. Francis Room 1 Who?
All are welcome.
Incarnation Catholic Church invites you to a Mass in Honor of Our Lady of Altagracia (High Grace), Patroness of the Dominican Republic. Saturday, January 16, 2016 at 7:00pm. Celebrant: His Excellency Emeritus Bishop Pablo Cedano. Refreshments after Mass in St. Michael’s Hall.
TODAY IS HOSPITALITY SUNDAY! Please join us in St. Michael’s Hall after the 7:30am, 9:00am, Our Lady of Altagracia (High Grace) 10:30am, 12:00pm and 1:30pm Sunday masses. The The story of Our Lady de Altagracia dates back to when Incarnation Council of Catholic Women (ICCW) will be Spain first colonized the island of Hispaniola (today, hosting this event. Stop in, say hello and socialize with your fellow Parishioners.
Jubilee Year of Mercy January 10, 2016 Feast of the Baptism of the Lord Fittingly, this Jubilee Year of Mercy is also the Lectionary’s Year of Luke, for Luke’s Gospel highlights God’s mercy in finding the lost, healing the sick, restoring the broken, comforting the sorrowful, forgiving the sinner through Jesus’ ministry. But before doing, Luke’s Jesus is always praying. As practical moderns programmed to measure worth by productivity, we instinctively appreciate the Jubilee’s call to embrace the practical challenges of our baptism. But today Luke focuses not on Jesus being baptized, but on Jesus praying after baptism. So must we pray to become the disciples we are called to be, that the Spirit empower us to do what disciples are called to do. Imitating Jesus’ openness to the Spirit will enable us to cooperate with the grace that transforms us into “beloved sons [and daughters] . . . in whom the Father is well pleased,” living out, in this Jubilee Year of Mercy, the extraordinary potential of our baptism. —Peter Scagnelli, Copyright © J. S. Paluch Co., Inc.
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Dominican Republic and Haiti). Two men, Alonso y Antonio de Trejo, brought a painting of the Virgin to Hispaniola from their home in Placencia, in the region of Extremadura in 1502. The legend states that the image of the Virgin mysteriously disappeared from the house of the brothers Trejo. The painting later reappeared in an orange bush. The location of this bush is where the first church of Higüey was built. Now thousands of devoted visitors make the trek here to deposit offerings and to ask favors of the Mother of Christ. Dominicans pray to her for miracles and cures and for intercession for whatever troubles them. Las Noches de Vela / the Nights of Prayer are celebrated the night before Altagracia day. The painting is found in the Basilica in Higüey and it is said to have been painted in the late 15th century in Spain. It was mysteriously delivered by a shrouded old man who dropped the painting and disappeared. This painting shows the scene of the birth of Jesus. The frame is made from Dominican gold and inlaid with fine enamels, precious stones and jewels. The painting has been completely restored. (opusmisericordiae.wordpress.com/ our-lady-of-altagracia-high-grace)
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. Wednesday 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 SPECIAL EDUCATION - Mary Thomson - 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. STEWARDSHIP - Jim Cacacie - 813-881-1891 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
CABALLEROS DE COLÓN - Información - Félix Cayon 813-8844052 o Ralph Galera 813-792-8950. COMITÉ PASTORAL HISPANO - Padre Jairo - 885-7861 fatehortua@icctampa.org. Se reúne el tercer jueves de cada mes CORO HISPANO - David Funes - dfunes@icctampa.org o 813-8857811. Jueves a las 7:00pm en el salón de música EMAUS DAMAS - Luz Dary Domínguez - 813-408-0207. Miércoles de por medio 7pm. 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 Domingo 10 de Enero de 2016. Solemnidad del Bautismo del Señor
Reflexionando la Palabra de Dios Son pocos los cristianos que saben en qué día fueron bautizados, y menos aun los que lo celebran. Basta recordar la fecha de nacimiento y celebrar el cumpleaños. Lo importante evidentemente no es recordar un rito, sino agradecer la fe que ha marcado nuestra vida ya desde niños y asumir con gozo renovado nuestra condición de creyentes e hijos de Dios. Tal vez lo primero que hemos de hacer es preguntarnos si la fe ocupa un lugar central en nuestra vida, o si todo se reduce a un añadido artificial que tiene todavía alguna importancia, pero del que podríamos prescindir sin grandes consecuencias. Una pregunta clave sería ésta: ¿Es la fe la que orienta e inspira la totalidad de mi vida, o vivo más bien sostenido y estimulado sólo por la búsqueda de bienestar, el disfrute de la vida, las ocupaciones laborales y mis pequeños proyectos? Ser creyente, antes de creer algo, es creerle a ese Dios revelado en Cristo. La pregunta sería si mi fe se reduce a aceptar teóricamente lo que me diga la Iglesia, o si más bien busco abrirme de manera humilde y confiada a Dios. Pero para abrirse a Dios no bastan los ritos externos, los rezos rutinarios o la confesión de los labios. Es necesario creerle a Jesucristo, escuchar interiormente su Palabra, acoger su evangelio. ¿Abro alguna vez la Biblia? ¿Leo los evangelios? ¿Hago algo por conocer mejor la persona de Jesús y su mensaje? Además, la fe no es algo que se vive de manera solitaria y privada. Es una equivocación pensar en la fe como una especie de hobby o afición personal. El creyente celebra, agradece canta y disfruta su fe en el seno de una comunidad cristiana. Quien quiera conocer el gozo de la fe y experimentar la luz, la fuerza y el aliento que la fe puede introducir en la vida del ser humano ha de comenzar por estimularla, cuidarla y renovarla constantemente. P. Jairo Para pensarlo En algunas ocasiones, pocas, por fortuna, he escuchado decir a ciertos padres de familia: “A nuestro hijo no lo vamos a bautizar porque no queremos imponerle nada; mejor, cuando crezca, que él escoja qué religión quiere tener”. La verdad es que a mí me causan una grandísima pena quienes así piensan porque, además de reflejar la poca fe que ellos mismos tienen y su escasa formación religiosa, hacen ver con esos comentarios que no tienen ni idea de lo que es realmente el bautismo. Si dicen que no quieren imponer la fe a sus hijos, entonces, ¿por qué no les preguntaron también si querían venir a esta vida o no, si querían nacer o preferían no haber vivido nunca? Cuentan 9|
813-885-7861 que san Luis, rey de Francia, cuando alguno de sus hijos pequeños recibía el bautismo, lo estrechaba con inmensa alegría entre sus brazos y lo besaba con gran amor, diciéndole: “¡Querido hijo, hace un momento sólo eras hijo mío, pero ahora eres también hijo de Dios!”. El apóstol san Juan se expresa así, con inmensa emoción: “Miren qué gran amor nos ha mostrado el Padre para llamarnos hijos de Dios. ¡Y lo somos realmente!” (1 Jn: 3,2). Y un poco más adelante dice también: “Quien ha nacido de Dios no peca, porque la semilla de Dios está en él, y no puede pecar” (I Jn: 3,9).
La Parroquia Encarnación invita al Triduo y Misa Solemne en Honor a Nuestra Señora de la Altagracia Triduo Novena comienza el 13 de enero, 2016 a las 7:00pm en la capilla. La Misa será oficiada el sábado, 16 de enero a las 7:00pm por su Excelencia el Obispo Emérito Pablo Cedano, quien a raíz de su merecido retiro, vuelve a residir en Higüey, su tierra natal. Después de la misa habrá un compartir en el Salón St. Michael.
ESTUDIOS DE BIBLIA EN ESPAÑOL Ambos estudios en el Salón St. Francis 2. “Un Rápido Recorrido por la Biblia” Un estudio ordenado de la Historia de la Salvación simple y practico. Comienza: Lunes, 1 de febrero, 2016
“La Biblia y la Misa” Las Profundas Raíces de la Misa en la historia bíblica. El Significado del sacrifico Eucarístico y como nosotros nos ofrecemos a Dios en la Liturgia. Comienza: sábado, 6 de febrero, 2016. Registración con Carmen Cayon al 813.884.3624.
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LECTURAS DE LA SEMANA Lunes: 1 Sm 1:1-8; Sal 116 (115):12-19; Mc 1:14-20 Martes: 1 Sm 1:9-20; 1 Sm 2:1, 4-8abcd; Mc 1:21-28 Miércoles: 1 Sm 3:1-10, 19-20; Sal 40 (39):2, 5, 7-10; Mc 1:29-39 Jueves: 1 Sm 4:1-11; Sal 44 (43):10-11, 14-15, 24-25; Mc 1:40-45 Viernes: 1 Sm 8:4-7, 10-22a; Sal 89 (88):16-19; Mc 2:1-12 Sábado: 1 Sm 9:1-4, 17-19; 10:1a; Sal 21 (20):2-7; Mc 2:13-17 Domingo: Is 62:1-5; Sal 96 (95):1-3, 7-10; 1 Cor 12:4-11; Jn 2:1-11
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GRUPO DE PAREJAS MDS 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) 850-6512. ¡Los esperamos!
Año Jubilar de la Misericordia
10 de enero de 2016, Fiesta del Bautismo del Señor
Que providencial que este Año Jubilar de la Misericordia coincida con el año C del Leccionario, que es cuando toca leer los domingos el Evangelio de Lucas el cual subraya la VIÑEDO DE RAQUEL misericordia de Dios, encontrando lo perdido, sanando a los enfermos, restableciendo lo separado, consolando a los tristes, Retiro en Español - Enero 15, 2016 perdonando al pecador por medio del ministerio de Jesús. Curando el dolor producido por el aborto. Retiro para hombres ¡Pero antes de que esto suceda, Lucas presenta a Jesús orando! Como prácticas modernas programadas para medir el costo y mujeres. Máximo 10 personas. No pierdas la oportunidad. por medio de la productividad, nosotros intuitivamente Reserva tu lugar ahora. El Dios de la misericordia te esta llamando. Para más información llamar a Rosa Genao al 813- apreciamos el llamado del Jubileo incluyendo los desafíos prácticos de nuestro Bautismo. Pero hoy Lucas se concentra no 500-9785. en que Jesús se bautiza, sino en Jesús orando después de su bautizo. Así que debemos orar para convertirnos en los discípulos a los que estamos llamados a ser, que el Espíritu pueda empoderarnos hacer lo que los discípulos estamos llamados a ser. Imitando la apertura de Jesús al Espíritu nos GRUPO DE JÓVENES ADULTOS “VIVE” permitirá cooperar con la gracia que nos transforma en Te invitan a que formes parte de ellos. Edades 18-39. Los “amados hijos e hijas” “en quien el Padre se complace”, viernes de 7pm a 9pm en el salón St. John. Contactos: Joana viviendo en este Año Jubilar de la Misericordia, el extraordinario al 813-842-1149 o Eliana al 813-503-7156. potencial de nuestro Bautismo. —Peter Scagnelli, Copyright © J. S. Paluch Co., Inc.