Church of the Incarnation
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Parish Office: 5124 Gateway Dr. , Tampa, FL 33615 Phone: 813-885-7861 Fax: 813-884-3624
813-885-7861
Mon - Fri: 9:00am - 4:00pm www.icctampa.org
PARISH OFFICE Hours: 9am - 4pm 5124 Gateway Dr. , Tampa, FL 33615 Ph. 813.885.7861 Fax: 813.884.3624 www.icctampa.org
SCHOOL OFFICE 5111 Webb Rd., Tampa, FL 33615 Ph. 813.884.4502 Fax: 813.885.3734 www.icstampa.org CLERGY
Sixth Sunday in Ordinary Time February 15, 2015 Whether you eat or drink, or whatever you do, do everything for the glory of God. — 1 Corinthians 10:31
Rev. Michael Suszynski, Pastor Rev. Jairo Atehortua Parochial Vicar Rev. Philip Clement, Parochial Vicar Deacon Pablo Maldonado Deacon Ramon Rodriguez
STAFF Parish Business Administrator - Paul Hunter phunter@icctampa.org Facility Manager - Dave Arnold darnold@icctampa.org / 919-4284 Parish Secretary - Irene Martinez imartinez@icctampa.org Receptionist/ Bulletin Editor - Silvia Rivera srivera@icctampa.org Director of Music - Alex Groppe agroppe@icctampa.org Asst. Director of Music (Spanish) - David Funes dfunes@icctampa.org Director of Faith Formation - Carmen Cayon ccayon@icctampa.org Sacrament Prep. & Youth Ministry - Philomena Johnson pjohnson@icctampa.org
MASS SCHEDULE Monday through Friday: 7:00am & 8:30am Saturday: 8:30am & 4:30pm (Vigil) Sunday: 7:30am, 9:00am, 10:30am (signed), & 12pm MISAS EN ESPAÑOL: Domingos a la 1:30pm Viernes a las 6:30pm LATIN MASS: Sundays at 4:30pm 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 8:30 am Mass until 6:15pm ROSARY: Thursdays at 11:30am in the chapel ROSARIO EN ESPAÑOL - Jueves de 5:30pm6:30pm en la capilla
TREASURES FROM OUR TRADITION Lent, the Church’s annual pre-baptismal retreat, prepares us to gather around the Easter font, renew our baptismal vows, and receive new life from the water as the elect are plunged into Christ’s death and resurrection. This core meaning is more or less available, depending on whether we journey with catechumens in the parish and on the vigor of our liturgical celebration of the Triduum. Some persist in seeing Lent as a lonely journey in the wilderness; yet this week we enter the Lenten fast in solidarity with one another. The smudged foreheads you will spy throughout Ash Wednesday on buses, street corners, and supermarket aisles remind you that you are hardly alone in your desire to enact a spring cleaning regime for your spiritual life. Long ago, this kind of repentance was available to Christians only once. Ashes and sackcloth were not raiment for a day, but permanent habits for public sinners. Fasting became a way of life, and if they sinned severely again, there was no hope of restored communion. Happily, this system did not endure. It produced reluctant Christians who even held back from baptism, like St. Augustine did, out of fear. Today we have recovered an ancient tradition that conversion and repentance are constant themes on life’s journey, and that Lent is an annual opportunity to revive our baptismal identity, both as individuals and communities. —Rev. James Field, Copyright © J. S. Paluch Co.
READINGS FOR THE WEEK Monday:
Gn 4:1-15, 25; Ps 50:1, 8, 16bc-17, 20-21; Mk 8:11-13
Tuesday:
Gn 6:5-8; 7:1-5, 10; Ps 29:1a, 2, 3ac-4, 3b, 9c-10; Mk 8:14-21
Wednesday: Jl 2:12-18; Ps 51:3-6ab, 12-14, 17; 2 Cor 5:20 - 6:2; Mt 6:1-6, 16-18 Thursday:
Dt 30:15-20; Ps 1:1-4, 6; Lk 9:22-25
Friday:
Is 58:1-9a; Ps 51:3-6ab, 18-19; Mt 9:14-15
Saturday:
Is 58:9b-14; Ps 86:1-6; Lk 5:27-32
Sunday:
Gn 9:8-15; Ps 25:4-9; 1 Pt 3:18-22; Mk 1:12-15
Sixth Sunday in Ordinary Time
February 15, 2015
† MASS INTENTIONS † SUNDAY - FEBRUARY 15 - SIXTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME 7:30 A.M. PEOPLE OF INCARNATION 9:00 A.M. (SI) Ill Members of ICCW by ICCW 10:30 A.M. +Mary Perkinson by Choir 12:00 P.M. (SI) Mario and Silvia Lopez 40th Wedding Anniversary 1:30 P.M. +Luis Fernando Llano by Brothers 4:30 P.M. +Daniel Troy by Quevedo Family MONDAY - FEBRUARY 16 - PRESIDENT’S DAY 7:00 A.M. NO MASS 8:30 A.M. J. Kelly by Wife Peggy TUESDAY - FEBRUARY 17 - THE SEVEN HOLY FOUNDERS OF THE SERVITE ORDER 7:00 A.M. 8:30 A.M. WEDNESDAY - FEBRUARY 18 - ASH WEDNESDAY 7:00 A.M. 8:30 A.M. +Gloria Gehling by Thomas and Regina Henschel 10:15 A.M. 12:10 P.M. 6:00 P.M. 7:30 P.M. THURSDAY - FEBRUARY 19 7:00 A.M. 8:30 A.M. (SI) In Thanksgiving FRIDAY - FEBRUARY 20 7:00 A.M. 8:30 A.M. 6:30 P.M. +Souls in Purgatory by Cristina C. SATURDAY - FEBRUARY 21 - ST. PETER DAMIAN, BISHOP 8:30 A.M. (SI) Gonzalez Family by Family 4:30 P.M. +Richard Bussey by Family SUNDAY - FEBRUARY 22 - FIRST SUNDAY OF LENT 7:30 A.M. +Robert Lopez by Madeline Nunez 9:00 A.M. PEOPLE OF INCARNATION 10:30 A.M. +Mary Perkinson by ICCW 12:00 P.M. +Ana Crosby by Richard and Dee Dee 1:30 P.M. +Roberto Pagan by Family 4:30 P.M.
SACRIFICIAL GIFTS OF TREASURE OFFERTORY (First Collection) is used solely for the operation and maintenance of the parish. Weekly Target ..................................................$21,000.00 02/08/2015 Offertory Donations......................$18,854.27 Shortfall……………………………………….$ 2,145.73 Tuition Assistance ............................................$ 457.00 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.
If you would like to add or remove a name, e-mail Silvia Rivera at: srivera@icctampa.org or call the parish office 813-885-7861. Jeannette Abrenica Alexis Aldana Thomas Baffil Lucas Baker Maria Barrios Barry Beard Will Beran Monique Biumi Gaberial Brady Judith Brown Ted Brown Kay Burgess Frank Burke Martin Butler Carmen Casar Linda Casares Nora Corteses Cameron Cowans Wilma Crammond Nellie Cruz Jake Dairaghi Robert Davis Leslie D’ Elia Kelly Decker Vito Demalteris Germaine Dutton Nila Espinola Antoinette Falcone Richard Fanelli Joy Galante Jimmy Garad Rosemary Germano Gloria Giordano Sal Giordano Ana S. Girwar-Nath Manuel Gonzalez, Jr. Manuel Gonzalez, Sr. Joseph Greco Michael Griffin Robert Hasty Isabelle Henderson
Letty Hernandez Bob Higgins Janet Hogsten Penni Hollis Sarah Hurtado Susan Jamieson John A. Keene Dorothy Kingerly James Kuhla Mimi Kuhla Raul Lagares Helen Lawrence Susan Lestock Michelle Levi Diane I. Lievers Tom Lom Janet Losinski Michael Lowe Marie Luft Reinaldo Macias Anna Marshall Matt T. McLane Melissa Mclane Mary J. McNally Kathy McNamee Marie Mendez Joe Messina Audrey Messina Evelyn Molina Johnny Montano Rene Music Ladys Nuesi Alicia Oacio Sarah Paccione Lisa Paige Sandy Palermo JR Pearce Germaine Pempsell Patrick Pempsell Edgar Quiroz Bernard Rafferty, Sr.
Kelly Reilly Donna Ridgeway Maria D. Rios de Abreu
Vilma Rivas Irvin Rivera, Jr. Rose Rivera Chuck Robins Judy Rosser Geraldine S. Violeta Salas Juan C. Sanchez Thomas Santiago T. Sasikumar Annette Scalise Donald Schirmer Thelma Schmidt Dawn Seifert John Semago Kim Schult Phil Sheridan Kody Sir Sheri Simpson Charles Stachowiak Kathleen Stachowiak Phyllis Stadtmueller Dorothy Stanlake Ann Sullivan Evan Untiveros Patrick Vaccariello Ivy Valdes Ines Velazquez William Vitto Jerry Wegman Sandy Werner Elvia White Gabriella Winters Amy Workman Lupita Nuria Elena
PV2 Chad Michael Burgess PV2 Angelique Burgess SGT Damian Patrick Bumm Ltc. Col Sean D. Smith, Kuwait
02/08/2015 Renovation Donations ................... $ 2,233.00
THANK YOU FOR YOUR GENEROSITY! If you have any questions about our finances or parish renovation activities, please contact Business Manager, Paul Hunter at 813-8857861 or by e-mail: phunter@icctampa.org.
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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Church of the Incarnation Director of Faith Formation & R.C.I.A.
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FAITH FORMATION NEWS
Carmen Cayon ccayon@icctampa.org Grades Pk-12 Sacrament Preparation & Youth Ministry Philomena Johnson pjohnson@icctampa.org Young Adult Ministry Fr. Philip Clement fclement@icctampa.org
"Proeliatores Dei" is our parish's young adult group. Young adult parishioners ages 18-28 are welcome to join us every Thursday night from 7:30 - 9:00 in the Lion's Lair for faith, fun, and fraternity. For more information, please go to our website: www.thewarriorsofgod.org or call Fr. Philip at the church office (813-885-7861). We hope to see you there!
FAITH FORMATION NEWS!! Faith Formation children will be celebrating Mardi Gras Sunday, March 15th on the pavilion at 10:30AM. ALL ARE WELCOME to join us as we celebrate Fat Tuesday and prepare ourselves for Lent. Faith Formation Office needs beads! if you have any that you would like to donate before the 15th please contact Philomena in the Faith Formation Office. THANK YOU!! 4|
Sixth Sunday in Ordinary Time
February 15, 2015
Incarnation Catholic School IN KEEPING WITH OUR TRADITION, WE AT INCARNATION CATHOLIC SCHOOL:
Inspire life-long learners, Challenge each individual to a be a disciple of Christ, and Strive to live our Catholic faith through service to each other and the community. ---------------------------------------------------------
5111 Webb Road * Tampa, FL 33615 * www.icstampa.org * Tel: (813) 884-4502 * Fax: (813) 885-3734
The students, teachers, administrators, and families of Incarnation Catholic School wish to extend to the Incarnation parish family a huge THANK YOU for your generous donations during our recent “Bucket Brigade” last month. These funds will go toward replacing and upgrading teacher and student computers, ensuring the continuance of our 21st Century education!
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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 - 885-7861 CARNIVAL - Dave Arnold - 919-4284 COLUMBIETTES - Maureen Finch - 885-1065 or maureen4@tampabay.rr.com. Meet every 2nd Thursday at 7:00pm, St. Patrick's Room FINANCE COUNCIL - Tim Madden - 831-9770 tmmadden@tampabay.rr.com HELPING HAND - Paul Hunter - 885-7861 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 - Dave Shively - 813-525-5839 or Ralph Galera - 813-792-8950.
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.
LIFE MINISTRY - Teresa Trubilla - 841-6563 - Trubilla@mac.com MUSIC MINISTRY - Alex Groppe - agroppe@icctampa.org Tuesday Rehearsals, 7 - 9pm in the Church Music Room
CABALLEROS DE COLÓN - Información - Félix Cayon 813-8844052 o Ralph Galera 813-792-8950.
PRAYER SHAWL GROUP - Leonor “Lily” Duran - 813-806-1567 or lilypadiii@yahoo.com. 2nd Tuesday, 7:00pm in Faith Formation Office
COMITÉ PASTORAL HISPANO - Padre Jairo - 885-7861 fatehortua@icctampa.org. Se reúne el tercer jueves de cada mes
RELIGIOUS ARTICLES STORE - Connie Hennessey - 884-8326 SPECIAL EDUCATION - Mary Thomson - 884-8040 STEWARDSHIP - Tim Madden - 831-9770 tmmadden@tampabay.rr.com
CORO HISPANO - David Funes - dfunes@icctampa.org miércoles a las 7:00pm y los domingos a las 12:00 pm EMAUS DAMAS - Liliana Astete 646-339-4286 y Doris Quirindongo (813) 843-6654. Miércoles de por medio 7pm.
THAT MAN IS YOU - Michael Rivera - 598-0972
EMAUS HOMBRES - Stevenson Quirindongo
12 STEP MEETINGS - Mary at 813-884-7171
ESCUELA DE EVANGELIZACIÓN JUAN PABLO II María Teresa Aguilar 813-315-0925. Viernes 7pm, salón de clase #3. GRUPO DE JOVENES - Carmen Cayón - 885-7861.
Men's Closed Meetings - Tuesday, 7 pm St. Patrick's Room Closed Meetings - Wednesday, 7 pm St. Patrick's Room
ST. PATRICK’S DINNER DANCE CALLING ALL IRISH AND IRISH WANNABES TO OUR ANNUAL ST. PATRICK DINNER DANCE, SATURDAY, MARCH 7TH, 6:00 PM TO 10:00 PM, IN ST. MICHAEL’S HALL. Come and enjoy traditional Irish fare and singing. Irish dancers from the Scariff - Hardiman School of Irish Dance will perform. Music provided by our own John Pfingsten. All this and much more for just $15.00. Contact Jose Pena at 813-475-5119 or buy your tickets after Mass in the Gazebo February 15th, 21st and March 1st. ALL ARE WELCOME! BE SURE TO WEAR SOMETHING GREEN. NO TICKETS SOLD AT THE DOOR
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GRUPO DE JOVENES ADULTOS - Ana Acevedo al 359-7722. Viernes, 7:30pm, salón de conferencia. GRUPO DE MATRIMONIOS - Lecy y Dante Sánchez - 850-4526. Viernes, 7:30pm, salón St. Francis 1. GRUPO DE ORACIÓN - Reina Borjas al 813-249-0986. Martes 7:30pm, salón St. Michael. LEGIÓN DE MARÍA - Priscilla Hatch - 813-600-0208 o Sila Richards 813-885-2322 MINISTROS DE EUCARISTÍA - Tito Bello - 516-2619 MONAGUILLOS - Doris Quirindongo - 843-6654 RETIROS VIÑA DE RAQUEL - Grace Leiva - 813-479-5465 UJIERES - José Guaba - 504-5538
Sixth Sunday in Ordinary Time
February 15, 2015
The Parish Office will be closed on Monday in observance of the President’s Day Holiday.
Quarterly Report on Parish Treasure First Half Ending 12/31/2014 Revenues Offertory Collections Renovation Collections Other Revenues Total Revenues Excluding APA Expenses Salaries Insur. Bene.& Payroll Taxes Utilities Plant Maintenance/Renovation Support for the Parish School Pay down of Debt Principal Other Expenses Total Expenses Excluding APA
Budget (1/2 of Annual Total) $569,500 $68,500 $54,350 $692,350
Actual $516,429 $62,896 $137,556 $716,881
vs Budget -9% -8% 153% 4%
$242,033 $146,848 $42,200 $66,053 $50,000 $26,198 $119,018 $692,350
$225,578 $138,845 $39,230 $122,428 $50,000 $26,198 $62,109 $717,424
-7% -5% -7% 85% 0% 0% -48% 4%
Operating Result $0 -$543 Annual Pastoral Appeal $199,667 $204,044 2% Surplus/Deficit Including APA $0 $3,834 Revenues The first and second collections continue to run behind budgeted levels. This has been offset by donations for the sound system and replacement of the air conditioners in St. Michael's Hall. These donations were not planned in the budget. Expenses Maintenance Expense appears very high since it includes the funding of a reserve for the sound system project and the St. Michael's air conditioners. Operating Result The result for the first six months is a slight deficit ($543) that is offset by the fact that we exceeded our APA goal for 2014. Midyear Summary At the midpoint of the fiscal year we are in a good overall position. We are managing expenses within our means. And the generosity of our parishioners has allowed us to make progress on important projects like the sound system upgrade. Thank you to all for your ongoing support.
La oficina parroquial estará cerrada mañana lunes, 16 de febrero, en celebración del Día de los Presidentes.
Did you know Incarnation owns Hand Bells? Music Ministry is reforming the Bell Choir! Introducing Campanello! (That’s Italian for “bells”) Here is an opportunity to become involved in your parish through a fun, new and rewarding ministry! NO MUSICAL EXPERIENCE IS NEEDED - It’s true - you will learn the very basics of music as you learn to ring! Musicians and singers are also encouraged to join! Find out more at an informational meeting to be held in the Choir room of our Church Saturday, February 21 at 2:30 PM. We are looking for folks with a willing spirit, able to commit to weekly rehearsals and eventually ringing at Masses every other month or so. This ministry is open to parishioners age 16 and up.
SATURDAY, February 21st, 2015 9:00am - 9:00pm ICS Scrapbook Day FOOD INCLUDED Cost: $40.00 For more information contact: Ivette, Lori or Maria ICS.SCRAPBOOK@gmail.com
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Church of the Incarnation
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Mass Schedule 7:00AM, 8:30AM, 12:10PM & 7:30PM 10:15AM - Traditional Latin Mass 6:00PM - Spanish Mass Regulations on Fasting and Abstinence The dual disciplines of fasting and abstinence have a long history in the Catholic Church. Going back to the early Church, the purpose behind the custom of self denial is not punishment; it is to simplify our lifestyles so that we create a certain emptiness. In this way, freed from all distractions, we are able to hear and respond to God’s continued call to conversion and holiness. ♦ Fasting is to be observed on Ash Wednesday and Good Friday by all Catholics between the ages of 18 to 59 years (inclusive). On days of fasting, one full meal is allowed. Two smaller meals, sufficient to maintain strength, may be taken according to one’s needs, but together they should not equal another full meal. Eating between meals is not permitted, but liquids are allowed.
Save These Dates! STATIONS OF THE CROSS Fridays of Lent 5:45pm - Spanish 7:30pm - English CONFESSIONS Saturdays - 2:30pm - 3:30pm LIGHT IS ON FOR YOU (Diocesan-wide Confessions)
March 12, 2015 5:00pm - 7:00pm LENTEN PENANCE SERVICE March 23 at 7:00pm SEDER MEAL March 30, 2015
♦ Abstinence from meat is to be observed by all Catholics who are 14 years of age and older. Ash Wednesday, all the Fridays of Lent, and Good Friday are days of abstinence.
HOLY WEEK March 30th through April 3rd
Note: If a person is unable to observe the above regulations due to ill health or other serious reasons, they are urged to practice other forms of self denial that are suitable to their condition.
PALM SUNDAY March 29th
Fasting, almsgiving, and prayer are the three traditional disciplines of Lent. The faithful and catechumens should undertake these practices seriously in a spirit of penance and of preparation for baptism or of renewal of baptism at Easter.
EASTER SUNDAY April 5th
LENTEN DINNERS FRIDAY, February 27 – March 20, 2015 EAT-IN OR TAKE-OUT 4:30PM TO 7:00PM IN SAINT MICHAEL’S HALL MENU SELECTION: Each dinner served with bread, dessert and a choice of two of the following: French Fries, Cole Slaw, Macaroni & Cheese or Yellow Rice/Black Beans. Seafood Combo - $7.50 Flounder Filet Dinner - $6.50
Shrimp Dinner - $6.50 Child’s Plate (12 & under) - $4.50
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Domingo 15 de Febrero de 2015. Sexto Domingo del Tiempo Ordinario Reflexionando la Palabra de Dios La vida ideal de toda persona, la más reconfortante y feliz, brota en el ser de corazón limpio, de pensamiento positivo y recta intención; también cuando miramos al otro como igual, valoramos sus acciones y procuramos una relación atenta y cordial y, juntamente, mantenemos el equilibrio entre las necesidades del cuerpo y las del espíritu, entre la atención a los bienes de la tierra y el deseo de los celestiales. La vida perfecta tiene lugar cuando ponemos a Dios como centro de nuestra mirada y dejamos que su presencia misteriosa llene todos nuestros días; y los acontecimientos, en los cuales participamos, son vistos y aceptados desde el proyecto de salvación del Señor sobre nosotros y sobre todo el mundo. En este contexto, los días de nuestra vida nos son dados para que hagamos posible el estado descrito anteriormente, para purificar gradualmente nuestras intenciones y corregir las actitudes desviadas. Entre tanto, descubrimos todavía que nos atrae y fascina el ponernos a nosotros mismos como centro del universo; que nos encanta nuestra comodidad; que buscamos el placer de los sentidos antes que el gozo del espíritu; que nos desentendemos de los demás con asombrosa facilidad, aislándonos en nuestro castillo interior, bien protegido y resguardado. También observamos que solemos pensar en Dios más como un ser dominador y lejano, que como Padre cercano, amigo íntimo y salvador. Entonces, la lejanía de Dios la solemos disfrazar con unas cuantas prácticas y ritos, sin que acabemos de abrir generosamente las puertas y ventanas de nuestro castillo a la presencia benéfica de su amor. En muchas ocasiones perdemos por completo el interés por el mundo espiritual de relación con Dios; hecho que constituye un estado de salud espiritual delicada, con predisposición para todas las enfermedades y a veces para una alergia superficial, que impide el gozo de vivir plenamente. El reconocimiento de nuestro estado, con humildad y confianza, nos asemeja al personaje del evangelio. Dice así: Se acercó a Jesús un leproso, suplicándole de rodillas: “Si tú quieres, puedes curarme” El resultado, en nuestro caso, será semejante a lo que pasó allí. Sigue el evangelio: Sintiendo lástima, extendió la mano lo tocó y le dijo: “Quiero, queda limpio.” La lepra se le quitó inmediatamente, y quedó limpio. El contacto personal y directo con Dios, por Jesús, mediante la fe y el amor expresados con frecuencia en la oración, nos dispondrá a vivir la recomendación que nos hace san Pablo en la primera carta a los Corintios: Cuando coman o beban o háganlo cualquier otra cosa, hagan todo para gloria de Dios.
813-885-7861 Sexto Domingo del Tiempo Ordinario 15 de febrero de 2015 Todo lo que hagan ustedes, sea comer, o beber, o cualquier otra cosa, háganlo todo para gloria de Dios. — 1 Corintios 10:31 • • • • •
Podemos aliviar en algo, en la medida de nuestras posibilidades, la situación difícil por la que pasa algún familiar o amigo que conocemos… Podemos hacer un esfuerzo sincero para devolverle “la salud” a ese amor conyugal que, por descuido y sacrificio nuestro, se nos está muriendo… Podemos sanar la tristeza de aquel familiar, de aquel amigo al que le hemos retirado el habla, o de aquel con quien nos mostramos cortantes o resentidos… Podemos, con nuestras atenciones y cariño, hacerle más llevadera su enfermedad a la tía anciana, al abuelo invalido, al hermanito retrasado… Podemos curar muchas angustias, muchas pequeñas penas muchas heridas…solo basta querer hacerlo…
Todo esta en que como Cristo Jesús, es decir como cristianos, Digamos “Quiero” (Anónimo) ***************************************************
18 de febrero - Las Misas serán: 7:00am, 8:30am, 10:15am, 12:10pm, 6:00pm (Español), 7:30pm.
AYUNO Y ABSTINENCIA DURANTE LA CUARESMA Se les anima a todos los miembros de la Iglesia a cumplir con el ayuno durante la Cuaresma. Miércoles de Ceniza y el Viernes Santo son días de ayuno y de abstinencia de comer carne. Todos los viernes de Cuaresma son días de penitencia y de abstinencia de comer carne. Todos los Católicos desde 14 años están comprendidos bajo la ley de abstinencia. Todos los Católicos de 18 a 59 años están obligados al ayuno. Si alguna persona debido a una enfermedad o cualquiera otra razón no puede seguir estas regulaciones se le pide que practique cualquier otro sacrificio según su condición.
P. Jairo Para Pensarlo Si quieres, puedes curarme
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Nosotros no podemos curar a un leproso. Pero si podemos… Podemos curar esas heridas que con nuestro habitual mal humor causamos en casa a nuestros seres queridos… y en la comunidad a nuestros hermanos en la fe…
Servicios Litúrgicos durante la Cuaresma ♦ Vía Crucis en español todos los viernes a las 5:45pm en la Iglesia. ♦ Vía Crucis en inglés los viernes a las 7:30pm.
15 de febrero de 2015
LECTURAS DE LA SEMANA Lunes: Gn 4:1-15, 25; Sal 50 (49):1, 8, 16bc-17, 20-21; Mc 8:11-13 Martes: Gn 6:5-8; 7:1-5, 10; Sal 29 (28):1a, 2, 3ac-4, 3b, 9c-10; Mc 8:14-21 Miércoles: Jl 2:12-18; Sal 51 (50):3-6ab, 12-14, 17; 2 Cor 5:20 — 6:2; Mt 6:1-6, 16-18 Jueves: Dt 30:15-20; Sal 1:1-4, 6; Lc 9:22-25 Viernes: Is 58:1-9a; Sal 51 (50):3-6ab, 18-19; Mt 9:14-15 Sábado: Is 58:9b-14; Sal 86 (85):1-6; Lc 5:27-32 Domingo: Gn 9:8-15; Sal 25 (24):4-9; 1 Pe 3:18-22; Mc 1:12-15 Todos los Viernes Durante la Cuaresma
Comenzando el 27 de febrero y el 6, 13, y 20 de marzo, 2015 Las Damas Católicas de Incarnation (ICCW) como todos los años durante la Cuaresma tendrán la venta de pescado frito. Traiga a toda su familia. Salón St. Michael - Horario: 4:30pm - 7:00pm
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TRADICIONES DE NUESTRA FE Jesús manifiesta su poder mediante el perdón de los pecados (Marcos 2:1-12). Por medio de la reconciliación con Dios, Jesús sana a los enfermos, marginalizados y hasta sus propios enemigos. Este poder de perdonar pecados Jesús mismo lo encarga a su Iglesia, infundiendo su Espíritu sobre los primeros discípulos (Juan 20:22-23). Según el Símbolo (Credo) de los Apóstoles, los cristianos creemos en el “perdón de los pecados”. Esta creencia se relaciona con creer en el Espíritu Santo, la Iglesia, la comunión de los santos, la resurrección del cuerpo y la vida eterna. En el perdón de los pecados, el Espíritu Santo manifiesta su continua presencia y acción en la Iglesia y comunión de los santos. Quienes reciben el perdón de los pecados mediante la celebración del Bautismo o del sacramento de la Reconciliación, están preparados para la resurrección y la vida eterna. El perdón de los pecados manifiesta el poder de Cristo, del Espíritu Santo y de la Iglesia. Los cristianos estamos llamados al perdón; perdonando, así como deseamos ser perdonados. Perdonando, como Jesucristo. —Fray Gilberto Cavazos-Glz, OFM, Copyright © J. S. Paluch Co.
COMPASIÓN Y GENEROSIDAD Que tu corazón se compadezca de las desgracias y angustias de todos y que tu mano dé en proporción a tu riqueza. —George Washington