CHURCH OF THE
INCARNATION 8220 W. HILLSBOROUGH AVE. • TAMPA, FLORIDA 33615
http://www.icctampa.org 5124 Gateway Drive (mailing address) • Fax: (813) 884-3624 Clergy - 813-885-7861
Father Michael Suszynski, Pastor Father Diego Ossa, Parochial Vicar Father Jose George, Parochial Vicar Deacon Joseph Krzanowski Deacon Frank Julian Deacon Pablo Maldonado
Parish Office Hours: Monday - Friday: 9am - 4pm Phone: 813- 885-7861
Third Sunday in Ordinary Time January 23, 2011 Wait for the LORD with courage; be stouthearted, and wait for the LORD. -- Psalm 27:14
Staff - 813-885-7861 Paul Hunter Parish Business Administrator iccphunter@tampabay.rr.com
SEEKING THE LIGHT In today’s readings we find ourselves being drawn more deeply into relationship with Jesus. We are getting to know more about him as we see how he struggles with the news of his cousin John’s arrest. His first response is to withdraw, to leave Nazareth and go to Capernaum. There he is perhaps both consoled and challenged by the words of Isaiah that Matthew quotes, “the people who sit in darkness have seen a great light, / on those dwelling in a land overshadowed by death / light has arisen” (Matthew 4:16). Jesus contemplates his cousin’s death, perhaps his own death, and he seeks the light. Maybe it is these words of Isaiah that move Jesus out of his withdrawal and into action. He begins to preach, teach, cure disease and illness, and proclaim the gospel of the kingdom.
Joseph Griffith Facility Manager Irene Martinez Parish Secretary/Bulletin Editor irenemartz@tampabay.rr.com Silvia Rivera Receptionist/ Asst Editor iccsrive@tampabay.rr.com Donal Noonan Music Director
donal@tampabay.rr.com Carmen Cayon Director of Faith Formation
carmen_dre@tampabay.rr.com
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Faith Formation Office - 813-887-5110 Philomena Johnson Grades Pk-5 & First Communion
iccphil@tampabay.rr.com Brian Greenfield Youth Director Grades 6-12 & Confirmation
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Incarnation School - 813 884-4502 http://www.icstampa.org Mr. Michael Zelenka, Principal Mrs. Diane Doyle & Mrs. Stephanie Stahl
Assistant Principals
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
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Incarnation Casino Night February 12, 2011
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MASS INTENTIONS MONDAY - JANUARY 24 - Saint Francis de Sales 7:00 A.M. 8:30 A.M. TUESDAY - JANUARY 25 - The Conversion of St. Paul, apostle 7:00 A.M. 8:30 A.M. WEDNESDAY - JANUARY 26 - Sts. Timothy & Titus, bishops 7:00 A.M. +JANET STEIN BY KUHLA FAMILY 8:30 A.M. +ARLYNN MCCOY BY WIFE THURSDAY - JANUARY 27 - St. Angela Merici, virgin 7:00 A.M. 8:30 A.M. +JOYCE HILLER WES HILLER & FAM FRIDAY- JANUARY 28 - St.. Thomas Aquinas, priest & doctor of the Church 7:00 A.M. 8:30 A.M. 6:30 P.M. SOULS IN PURGATORY ANA CRISTINA SATURDAY - JANUARY 29 8:30 A.M. 4:30 P.M. +JANET STEIN by MONDAY MORNING FRIENDS SUNDAY - JANUARY 30 - Fourth Sunday In Ordinary Time 7:30 A.M. (SI) E.D. & GINNY MILLER 52ND ANNIVERSARY BY FAMILY 9:00 A.M. PEOPLE OF INCARNATION 10:30 A.M. +TONI ANN REALE BY SERLUCO FAMILY 12:00 P.M. +ANA OLIVARES DE UREÑA BY DAUGHTERS BY EFRAIN RODRIGUEZ & FAMILIA 1:30 P.M. +ANTONIO GUTIERREZ
SACRIFICIAL GIFTS OF TREASURE OFFERTORY (First Collection) is used solely for the operation and maintenance of the parish. Weekly Target.....................................................$23,000.00 01/16/2011 Offertory Donations .......................$21,054.75 Shortfall...............................................................$ 1,945.25 Tuition Assistance...............................................$ 257.00 Helping Hand ......................................................$ 87.00 RENOVATION & BUILDING FUND (Second Collection) is used solely to pay the monthly principal and interest obligation on our Church Renovation Loan and to fund repairs and updates to our Church building. 01/16/2011 Renovation Donations ...................... $ 2,458.00
BUDS, BLOOMS & BEYOND
Thank you to Buds, Blooms & Beyond, Floral & Gift Shop
for their donations of flower arrangements for our Weekend Liturgies. Visit them at 11234 W. Hillsborough. Ph. # 813-818-9600 www.budsbloomsandbeyond.com
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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.
Patricia Alfonso Paul W. Allaert Diego Noel Alvarado Linda Alvarez Bertha Aquino Joseph Basile Elaine Brandl Alex Cadawan Virginia Calvo Danielle Cansa Zayas Jana Casarez Linda Casarez Ray Chiarmonte Lydia Colon Dionna Cortes Bob Cramer Jacqueline Cramer Alice Daly Ernest Davis Steve Delgado Delores Delikat Lucy Dietz Lorraine Dodson Dan Duet Dylan Edward Manuel Escamilla Aurora Esparza Manuel Esparza Bertha Fyda Evelyn Garcia
Jose Genao Sheila Gildea Maria Gonzalez Paula Hague Patrick Hardy Wendy Hardy Steven Harman Linda Henderson Carolyn Humphrey Rodrigo Jurado Colleen Kramer Mimi Kuhla Mary Larkin Rodolfo Lopez Pratt Lutz Louis Mastroianni Matthew T. McLane Pat McMahon Bill Meagher Marie Mendez Pedro Menendez E. D. Miller Noah Nero Bart Nicholson Mary E. O’Brien Robert Owens Antonio Pappacoda Maria A. Patton Rondon Paul Idelbrando Perez
Dolores Peterson Lydia Quesada Feliciano Ramos Dolores Resendez Geraldine Richards Bart Ritz Zoila Rivas Aida Rivera Gabriel Rivera Carleigh Rodriguez Minerva Rodriguez Jason Saez Arturo Sanchez Humberto Sanchez Andrianna Smith Noah Spivey Yolie Stepp Pat Sullivan Janet Taylor Bridget Thompson Rhoda Toscano Maryellen Turgeon Steven Vantilburg John Carlo Velez Bridget Vitto Chase Weadock Judy Williams Selwyn Williams Steven Yudicky
PRAY FOR OUR MILITARY CPL Daniel Uribe, Afghanistan CPT Leo Daab, MD, Iraq 1LT Brian Hoffman, Afghanistan CPT Raymundo Resendez SPC Robert Caruso, Iraq PFC James Blackwelder, Afghanistan SSGT Angelique Vazquez, Qatar Terry Stegman, Afghanistan LCPL Almoris E. Lugo, Jr. MAJ Marty Maldonado, Afghanistan PD2 Vincent Lloyd, Iraq CW2 William Garcia, Afghanistan MAJ Sean D. Smith, Iraq SGT Stephen Banks, Iraq
REST IN pEACE… LEA ANN COTE
ROBERT WAGNER
LOIS MESCALL
1935 to 2011
1948 to 2011
1919 to 2011
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FAITH FORMATION STAFF Director of Faith Formation & R.C.I.A. Carmen Cayon 813-885-7861 carmen_dre@tampabay.rr.com Grades Pre K - 5 & First Communion Philomena Johnson 813-887-5110 iccphil@tampabay.rr.com Grades 6-12 Confirmation & Youth Ministry Brian Greenfield 813-887-5110 greenfbr@gmail.com
THANK YOU!! To all the volunteers who made this year’s Jesus Day Retreat a huge success. The children preparing for First Communion along with their parents enjoyed a day of decorating crosses; bread making demonstration; church etiquette; and a tour of the church. Each child received a Blessing Cup with a book of prayers to be used at home throughout the year. The children will all receive First Communion in May.
1 John 4:8, Says God is love. This is a belief that many people profess daily by claiming the title of “Christian”. As Catholics we profess this distinctly by our attendance at Sunday mass. The question that we must ask ourselves is if we are being honest in our profession. Do we really believe that God is love, or like many others do we act as if God and love can be separated? There are other things that we profess. “I love my parents”, “I love my spouse”, “I love my friends”, “and I love my children”. If we love these people and we say that God is love, how often do we speak of God to the ones we love? How many times have we prayed with or for our friends and family members? How many times have we blessed our children or called them to be closer to God? An emotion or action void of God is not love, no matter how affectionate it feels or appears. It is a matter of integrity. If we say that we believe something then we should be living it. If a believer and a non-believer live the exact same lifestyle then one of them is a liar.
Did you hear the great news?! Everyone is stampeding to Incarnation to learn more about this year’s Vacation Bible School. When? February 24th- 6:30PM in St. Michael’s Hall. If you would like to volunteer please plan on joining Boomer and the gang!
Brian Greenfield
Incarnation Catholic Church
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READINGS FOR THE WEEK Monday: Tuesday: Wednesday: Thursday: Friday: Saturday: Sunday:
Heb 9:15, 24-28; Mk 3:22-30 Acts 22:3-16 or Acts 9:1-22; Mk 16:15-18 2 Tm 1:1-8 or Ti 1:1-5; Mk 4:1-20 Heb 10:19-25; Mk 4:21-25 Heb 10:32-39; Mk 4:26-34 Heb 11:1-2, 8-19; Mk 4:35-41 Zep 2:3; 3:12-13; Ps 146; 1 Cor 1:26-31;
Mt 5:1-12a
FEAST OF FAITH Penitential Rite Standing together in the presence of the Lord, we acknowledge our weakness, our sins and faults and failings. But the penitential rite is really less about our sins than it is about God’s mercy. It is not a time for individual confession, like a mini-sacrament of reconciliation. It is, rather, a preparatory rite, preparing us to praise the mercy of Christ as we acknowledge our own weakness. When Simon Peter witnesses the miraculous catch of fish—when he realizes who is in the boat with him—he falls at Jesus’ feet with the words, “Depart from me, Lord, for I am a sinful man” (Luke 5:8). We are like Peter. The more aware of the Lord’s presence we become, the more awareness we also have of our sinfulness, our weakness. The penitential rite of the Mass takes several forms, from the traditional Confiteor or “I confess” to a litany, spoken or sung by the deacon or cantor with responses by the entire assembly. The penitential rite always includes the words Kyrie, eleison; Christe, eleison—Lord, have mercy; Christ, have mercy. This ancient Greek prayer came to the Roman liturgy from the East, and still echoes in many of the litanies of the Eastern Rite Churches. These words turn our gaze from our own weakness to the gentleness, the kindness, the forgiving love of Christ.
Incarnation Catholic School (Grades PreK4 through 8) 5111 Webb Road, Tampa, FL 33615
Phone: (813) 884-4502 Fax: (813) 885-3734 http://www.icstampa.org Mr. Michael Zelenka, Principal Mrs. Diane Doyle & Mrs. Stephanie Stahl Assistant Principals
—Corinna Laughlin, © Copyright, J. S. Paluch Co.
SAINTS AND SPECIAL OBSERVANCES Sunday: Third Sunday in Ordinary Time Monday: St. Francis de Sales Tuesday: The Conversion of St. Paul; Week of Prayer for Christian Unity ends Wednesday: Ss. Timothy and Titus Thursday: St. Angela Merici Friday: St. Thomas Aquinas Saturday: Blessed Virgin Mary 813-885-7861
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PARISH ACTIVITIES
RELIGIOUS ARTICLES STORE OPEN: 1/2 HR BEFORE & AFTER THE 4:30PM SAT. MASS & ALL SUNDAY MASSES
SUNDAY - JANUARY 23 FELLOWSHIP, COFFEE AND DONUTS IN ST. MICHAEL’S HALL FAITH FORMATION IN SCHOOL CLASSROOMS MONDAY - JANUARY 24 7:00 P.M. Youth Beat St. Michael’s Hall 7:30 P.M. Spanish Choir Music Room TUESDAY - JANUARY 25 9:00 A.M. Job Search Support Group Conference Room 7:00 P.M. Alcoholics Anonymous St. Patrick’s Room 7:00 P.M. Spanish Prayer Group St. Michael’s Hall 7:30 P.M. Adult Choir Music Room WEDNESDAY - JANUARY 26 7:00 P.M. AA Closed Meeting St. Patrick’s Room 7:00 P.M. Al-Anon St. John’s Room 7:00 P.M. Al-Anon Spanish Teacher’s Lounge 7:00 P.M. Faith Formation St. Michael’s Hall THURSDAY - JANUARY 27 11:30 A.M. Our Lady of Mercy Prayer Group Chapel 1:00 P.M. Legion of Mary Conference Room 7:00 P.M. Spanish Intercessions Group Chapel 7:30 P.M. Vocal Ensemble Music Room FRIDAY - JANUARY 28 7:00 P.M. Spanish Youth Group St. Francis Room SATURDAY - JANUARY 28 2:30 - 3:30 P.M. Confessions Church 7:00 P.M. Spanish Young Adults St. Francis Room
ALTAR SERVER SCHEDULE
January 28/29 4:30 pm:
Cameron Carlyon, David Gibson, Holliston Wagner
7:30 am:
Benjamin Parker, Margaret Parker, Matthew Walsh
9:00 am:
Mickey Carney, Joe Hart, Jordan Jankowski
10:30 am: Sarah Fernandez, Eva Prendergast, Megan Shively 12:00 pm: Carmelle Kuizon, Jeff Miraflor, Rafael Villa 1:30 pm:
Not Available
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.
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. Incarnation Catholic Church
PARISH MINISTRIES
Liturgy Groups ALTAR SERVERS DAVID SMITH……………………….885-7861 KAITLIN JOHNSON………………………….885-7861 EUCHARISTIC MINISTERS DEACON JOE KRZANOWSKI…….. 885-7861 READERS WILL BERAN ………………………. 882-0178 MUSIC DIRECTOR DONAL NOONAN………….…..……885-7861 ENVIRONMENT/ART LINDA GRIFFITH……………884-1217 USHERS RAY POMPONIO…………………...884-1366 VISITORS OF THE SICK FR. JOSE GEORGE…….…………. 885-7861
Parish Organizations For information please contact the following: BIBLE STUDY CARMEN CAYON…….………….... 885-7861 CARNIVAL PAUL/NORMA HUNTER …………...854-1171 COFFEE & DONUTS CONNIE HENNESSEY ………………...884-8326 COLUMBIETTES DALE ZGURZYNSKI…......................885-5228 FINANCE COUNCIL DEACON FRANK JULIAN ………………….... 885-7861 GIRL SCOUTS JOY LOGAN ……..…….. jlogan1231@aol.com HELPING HAND PARISH OFFICE…..……………..…..885-7861 INC. COUNCIL OF CATHOLIC WOMEN CONNIE HENNESSEY…………………… 884-8326 INC. HOME & SCHOOL LISA ORTEGA …….884-4502 ( School Office) JOB SEARCH SUPPORT HILDA LYONS……icjobsupport@hotmail.com KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS FELIX CAYON………………….. … 884-4052 MARRIAGE ENRICHMENT DENNIS & ADELE FERENCE……. 886-0041 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 RESPECT LIFE THERESA KNECHT………………....290-0064 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 BAPTISMS CARMEN CAYON ……………….885-7861 RCIA CARMEN CAYON……….……….885-7861 1ST EUCHARIST PHILOMENA JOHNSON ….887-5110 CONFIRMATION BRIAN GREENFIELD……..887-5110 MARRIAGE PREPARATION FR. MICHAEL SUSZYNSKI… .…………...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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Job Support Ministry The Incarnation job support ministry meetings have started! Meetings are every Tuesday from 9:00am to 11:00am in the parish conference room. For more information email: icjobsupport@hotmail.com
Prayer for Employment
A message from Dear Students, Staff & Parishioners
We would like to express their appreciation of your congregation’s involvement in our Community Paper Recycling Program. Since January 2009, Incarnation Church & School has collected over 66 tons of recycled paper, enough to:
God, our Father, I turn to you seeking your
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Insulate over 66 homes
divine help and guidance as I look for suit-
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Save over 1,131 trees
able employment. I need your wisdom to
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Reduce landfill space by over 220 cubic yards
guide my footsteps along the right path, and to lead me to find the proper things to say and do in this quest. I wish to use the gifts and talents you have given me, but I need the opportunity to do so with gainful employment. Do not abandon me, dear Father, in this search, but rather grant me this favor I seek so that I may return to you with
NOTE: We had so much paper & cardboard recycling that we had to request an additional bin. We now have three! Please continue to drop it off in the green bins located in the parking lot by the Chapel.
praise and thanksgiving for your gracious assistance. Grant this through Christ, our Lord. Amen. Source: Catholic Online
The pain of abortion is intensified by a sense of alienation from God and Church. Be fully reconciled to God, your church, your family and your unborn child. Next Rachel’s Vineyard Retreat is Feb. 18-20, 2011. Project Rachel (Post Abortion Ministry) 1-888-456-HOPE or 813-924-4173 eboe@cccdosp.org www.hopeafterabortion.com www.rachelsvineyard.org
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New Year's Resolutions Kept Becoming a blood donor is one of three new year's resolutions that I have kept. My daughter had a liver transplant 16 years ago, so I value the precious gift of blood. I still have that beautiful child who is now 33, completed her masters degree and is working for a Fortune 500 company. Without this gift of life, I wouldn't have the pleasure of watching my baby girl grow up into a fascinating woman. Diane - Valrico OUR NEXT BLOOD DRIVE IS ON FEBRUARY 6TH!
Casino Night 2011 is seeking sponsors and donations for the much needed RESTORATION OF ST. MICHAEL'S HALL. Parishioners who have a business that might benefit from the advertising should consider one of several levels of sponsorship: Platinum, Gold, Silver and Bronze. For information on individual donations or sponsorships please contact either Connie Hennessey at 813-884-8326 or Mary Conte at 813-818-9600.
Casino Night Saturday, Feb. 12, 2011
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Please contact Rae Stabile by email: rstabile@tampabay.rr.com if you would like to donate food or volunteer your time for the dinner preparation.
THANK YOU TO: Mr. and Mrs. Thomas & Christine Hyde – Gold level Gonzalez Insurance – Bronze level Parishioner – Gold level Green Thumbs Nursery – Bronze level Frank D. Mastandrea, M. D. – Gold level The Hiller Group, Inc. – Gold level Allstate Insurance, Michael Rivera – Bronze level Allstate Insurance, Reggie Mason – Bronze level GARDNER- GIBSON SUN COATINGS - EVENT UNDERWRITER
Rose Conte - Gold level Emelina’s Bridal & Boutique - Bronze level Incarnation Council of Catholic Women – Gold level Mr. David & Annilee Arnold – Bronze level Mr. Gerardo & Mrs. Medora Morales – Bronze level
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January 23, 2011 A Word From Our Parish Business Manager
Do you pay your bills online? You could be making your weekly donations to Incarnation Church electronically. If you are interested in more information, send me an e-mail and I will send you the direct debit application form. Fill out the form and put it in the collection with your check attached and you will be done. Request your donations statement by email Just send your request to me by email & I will email it back to you! It’s quick & easy and we’ll save on the postage. Paul Hunter – Parish Business Manager iccphunter@tampabay.rr.com
Grupo Altagraciano Group of Our Lady of Highest Grace
JUBILEE MASS The Jubilee Mass of Thanksgiving with Bishop Robert Lynch honoring all couples throughout the diocese who will celebrate their silver anniversary, or 50 or more years of marriage during 2011 will take place at St. Jude Cathedral on Sunday, February 13th at 3:00pm. A reception with light hors d’oeuvres will follow. THIS MONDAY IS THE LAST DAY TO REGISTER! MASSES AVAILABLE Reserve a mass for your deceased loved ones or for special intentions such as birthdays, anniversaries etc. We have plenty of masses available for 2011. Stop by the parish office and reserve yours today.
Would you like to hear more about becoming a Columbiette? We would love to tell you all about us. Please call Dale Zgurynski at (813)
House Blessing
Family Blessing
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Knights of Columbus Incarnation Council 8612 completed its annual Free Throw Contest on January 11th. A total of 43 boys and girls competed. The winners are: Casey Roberts, Cristina Suarez-Solar, Jorge Rivera-Gallindo, Emily Hull, Rafael Cruz, Elizabeth Bach, Nick McElroy, Carmelle Kuizon, Hunter Perez and Eleeza Santos. Each student will receive a certificate with the winners receiving a Championship Certificate. District Competition will be at St. Lawrence School on January 22nd or 29th. Incarnation Catholic Church
Fr. Michael with Jose & Lecy Sanchez and their family in their home for the novena to Our lady of Highest Grace. Padre Michael con Jose y Lecy Sanchez y familia participando en la novena de Nta. Sra. de Altagracia. 5124 Gateway Dr., Tampa, FL 33615
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Tercer Domingo del Tiempo Ordinario 23 de enero de 2011 Ármate de valor y fortaleza y en el Señor confía. — Salmo 27(26):14 LOS SANTOS Y OTRAS OBSERVANCIAS Domingo: San Ildelfonso Lunes: San Francisco de Sales Martes: La Conversión de San Pablo Apóstol Miércoles: San Timoteo y San Tito Jueves: Santa Ángela de Meríci, San Enrique de Ossó Viernes: Santo Tomás de Aquino Sábado: San José de Freinademetz ►Las personas que necesiten una copia de su contribución a la Parroquia de Incarnation durante el 2010, para sus impuestos, por favor llame a la rectoría al 813-885-7861 y se la enviaremos por correo o la puede recoger en la rectoría. PRE-CANA EN ESPAÑOL 2011 Las fechas son: 19 de Febrero, 21 de Mayo, 15 de octubre Las conferencias se realizarán en el Centro de Retiros de Bethany, 18150 Bethany Center Dr., Lutz - 33558. Horario: 8:30am - 5:00pm Llamar a la Oficina de Ministerio de Matrimonios y Familia de la Diócesis al 727-341-6847.
LECTURAS DE HOY Primera lectura — El Señor glorificó el distrito de los gentiles. Al pueblo se le apareció una gran luz. El Señor los ha colmado de alegría y de celebración. (Isaías 8:23 — 9:3). Salmo — El Señor es mi luz y mi salvación (Salmo 27). Segunda lectura — Les ruego que se pongan de acuerdo, que no haya divisiones entre ustedes, y que vivan unidos en el mismo pensar y sentir (1 Corintios 1:10-13, 17). Evangelio — Jesús empezó a predicar y les decía: “Cambien su vida y su corazón porque está cerca el reino de los Cielos”. Comienza a invitar a los apóstoles (Mateo 4:12-23 [12-17]). 5124 Gateway Dr., Tampa, FL 33615
El Obispo Robert Lynch será el celebrante principal en la Misa de Acción de Gracias en la cual se honrara a todos los matrimonios de la diócesis que celebraran este año sus bodas de plata o de oro, así como las parejas que celebren más de 50 años de matrimonio. Será el domingo 13 de febrero, 2011 a las 3:00pm,en la Catedral San Judas en St. Petersburg, 5875 5th Ave. N., St. Petersburg.-Por favor den sus nombres, dirección y fecha de aniversario en la oficina parroquial antes del 24 de enero, 2011.
Reflexiones para la Homilía Posiblemente no se habían planteado el ser, como les dice Jesús “pescadores de hombres”. Ser pescadores de hombres se parece un poco a lo que conocemos hoy como “head hunters”, personas especializadas en encontrar talento y llevarlo a las grandes empresas. Es un negocio de mucho dinero, porque quienes encuentran grandes talentos se llevan una comisión. Ser pescadores de hombres se trata de atraer, no en tanto, sino amor y voluntad, a la gran empresa de la misión de Cristo. No reporta dinero ni aparentemente grandes beneficios, y sin embargo, de eso depende todo el futuro, la salvación propia y la del mundo. Los pescadores de Cafarnaún no tenían necesidad de mucho dinero, ni de trabajo. Estaban bien como estaban, seguramente. Y sin embargo, hay algo muy poderoso que los mueve a dejarlo todo y dedicarse a ser “reclutadores” para Jesús. La propia voz de Jesús, que los invita a seguirle, los mueve a dejarlo todo y dedicarse a esa gran misión que es la proclamación del amor y la Buena Noticia de salvación de Dios, que no trae dinero, pero que ofrece los mejores beneficios para el futuro. Los pescadores se encontraron con el Jesús vivo y le siguieron. Para la reflexión: ¿De qué maneras me llama Jesús a mi hoy? ¿Me he encontrado con el Jesús vivo, cuya voz y atractivo son irresistibles? ¿Qué redes tendría que dejar para seguirle? (las redes que me atan y las redes de mi trabajo). ©NUESTRA PARROQUIA 2011
NUESTRA CULTURA Es muy común en nuestras familias extensas unirse también para compartir vivienda o gastos, o para emprender un negocio o trabajo juntos. Estas redes ayudan a todos, pero a menudo se ven amenazadas en nuestros tiempos, en que la competividad es mucho más fuerte, los trabajos mas escasos y la pequeña industria está bajo fuertes tensiones y crisis. ©NUESTRA PARROQUIA 2011
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23 de enero de 2011
FIESTA DE LA FE La parte más importante Muchas personas crecieron con la mentalidad de que la consagración (la parte en la que el sacerdote dice “Este es mi cuerpo… Esta es mi sangre”) es la parte más importante de la misa. Esto se debe no sólo a un profundo amor a la Eucaristía, sino a un hábito que se desarrolló en la Iglesia a partir del siglo XII cuando se dio más atención a las devociones eucarísticas que a la Eucaristía misma; cuando la gente comenzó a ver en la consagración el momento “milagroso” en el cual Dios bajaba del cielo a la tierra. Esta fascinación con el aspecto ‘mágico’ de la Eucaristía hizo que se viera en el momento de la consagración la parte “más importante de la misa”. De ahí se derivó el hecho de que muchas personas procuraban participar sólo en este momento. No es así. La Eucaristía es importantísima toda ella y todo momento. Hay un momento cumbre; no obstante, la plenitud de la Eucaristía es la comunión con Dios y con el prójimo. Recibimos a Dios para recibir al hermano y hermana. Recibimos al hermano y a la hermana para recibir a Dios y estar en comunión con él.—Miguel Arias, © Copyright, J. S. Paluch Co. Calendario de Actividades Domingo: 12:00pm Lunes: 7:00pm Martes: 7:00pm Miércoles: 7:00pm Jueves: 1:00pm 7:00pm 7:00pm Viernes: 7:00pm 7:00pm Sábado: 7:00pm
Estudio Bíblico St. Francis Grupo de Hombres o St. Patrick Grupo de Mujeres St. Patrick Grupo de Oración St. Michael Al-Anon Teacher’s Lounge Legión de María Conference Room Corazones Unidos Capilla Estudio Bíblico Salón 1 Grupo de Jóvenes St. Patrick Grupo de Matrimonios St. Francis Grupo Jóvenes Adultos St. Francis
UN ALTAR En todo lugar, dondequiera que te encuentres, puedes erigir un altar a Dios en tu mente por medio de la oración. —Relatos de un peregrino ruso
LECTURAS DE LA SEMANA Lunes: Heb 9:15, 24-28; Mc 3:22-30 Martes: Hch 22:3-16 o Hch 9:1-22; Mc 16:15-18 Miércoles: 2 Tm 1:1-8 o Ti 1:1-5; Mc 4:1-20 Jueves: Heb 10:19-25; Mc 4:21-25 Viernes: Heb 10:32-39; Mc 4:26-34 Sábado: Heb 11:1-2, 8-19; Mc 4:35-41 Domingo: Sof 2:3; 3:12-13; Ps 146 (145); 1 Cor 1:26-31; Mt 5:1-12a
DIOS SABE MEJOR La sabiduría creadora de Dios llegó a su apogeo cuando hizo a los seres humanos. En la cabeza hay cuatro orificios para el ingreso de información, y apenas uno para la salida. —Anónimo