CHURCH OF THE
INCARNATION 8220 W. HILLSBOROUGH AVE. • TAMPA, FLORIDA 33615
http://www.icctampa.org Welcome To Our Parish! Please join us for fellowship, coffee & donuts this morning in St. Michael’s Hall and visit the Welcome Table for information regarding registering with our Parish Family.
5124 Gateway Drive (mailing address) • Fax: (813) 884-3624 Parish Office Hours: Monday - Friday: 9am - 4pm Phone: 813- 885-7861
Clergy - 813-885-7861
Seventh Sunday in Ordinary Time February 20, 2011
Father Michael Suszynski, Pastor Father Diego Ossa, Parochial Vicar Father Jose George, Parochial Vicar Deacon Joseph Krzanowski Deacon Frank Julian Deacon Pablo Maldonado
APA COMMITMENT WEEKEND!
Staff - 813-885-7861 Paul Hunter Parish Business Administrator iccphunter@tampabay.rr.com 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
MASS SCHEDULE Monday through Friday - 7am & 8:30am
Misas en Español:
Saturday - 8:30 am & 4:30pm (Vigil)
Cada domingo a la 1:30pm
Philomena Johnson Grades Pk-5 & First Communion iccphil@tampabay.rr.com
Sunday: 7:30am, 9:00am, 10:30am (signed), 12pm
Cada viernes a las 6:30 pm
Brian Greenfield Youth Director Grades 6-12 & Confirmation greenfbr@gmail.com
CONFESSIONS: Saturdays from 2:30pm - 3:3pm Or by appointment
Incarnation School - 813 884-4502
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
Faith Formation Office - 813-887-5110
http://www.icstampa.org Mr. Michael Zelenka, Principal Mrs. Diane Doyle & Mrs. Stephanie Stahl
Assistant Principals
DEVOTIONS:
Church of the Incarnation, Tampa, FL
Phone: (813) 885-7861
The Carnival is Coming Thursday through Sunday April 7, 8, 9 & 10th
VOLUNTEERS NEEDED SATURDAY, March 5 Grand opening of the trailers—8:00 AM on the soccer field All the booths and tables must be moved from the trailers out to the pavilion. Credit for volunteer hours will be available. Anybody with a trailer or pick-up truck is particularly helpful. Contact Nate Bailey at 494-3499 Also Don’t forget to mail your raffle ticket stubs — EARLY BIRD DRAWING MARCH 13!
Pastoral Formation Training St. Clement Catholic Church March 25-27, 2011 ARE YOU INTERESTED IN:
Preparing for Pastoral Leadership? Currently working with migrant farmworkers and immigrants? Looking to work with migrants and immigrants in a culturally diverse church and society? If the answer to any of these questions is yes, then sign up and plan to attend this 2 day bilingual(English/Spanish) training with spiritual reflection and group interaction. You will receive practical and applicable training, knowledge and skills so that you may better serve in the church and in society.
Registration fee is $25.00 (after February 28, 2011, $35.00) Register NOW as space is limited – first come first serve basis Limited Scholarships available upon request For additional information contact Janice Putvin, Director of Migrant Ministry, St Clement Catholic Church at 813-7528251 x305, jputvin@stclementpc.org, or you can also visit our web site at www.stclementpc.org and click on sowing farmer logo to register.
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Seventh Sunday in Ordinary Time
February 20, 2011
Sick Prayer List: New names appear
MONDAY - FEBRUARY 21 - ST. PETER DAMIAN, BISHOP 7:00 A.M. +Bernard O’Brien Olive O’Brien 8:30 A.M. +Lee Ann Cote Friend TUESDAY - FEBRUARY 22 - THE CHAIR OF ST. PETER, APOSTLE 7:00 A.M. (SI) Patricia O’Brien Olive O’Brien 8:30 A.M. +Lois Mescall Elaine Schutz WEDNESDAY - FEBRUARY 23 - ST. POLYCARP, BISHOP AND MARTYR 7:00 A.M. (SI) Cian O’Brien Olive O’Brien 8:30 A.M. +Lazar Philip Beena Thomas THURSDAY - FEBRUARY 24 7:00 A.M. +Benny Santos Ana 8:30 A.M. +Hafiz Rahman Sheerin and Naseem Rahman FRIDAY - FEBRUARY 25 7:00 A.M. 8:30 A.M. +John Russell, Jr. Mr. and Mrs. Sarduy 6:30 P.M. +Luz Mery Montenegro Daughters SATURDAY - FEBRUARY 26 8:30 A.M. (SI) In Thanksgiving for F. Hermes Whipple Family 4:30 P.M. +Bob and +Mary Hennessey Family SUNDAY - FEBRUARY 27 - EIGHTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME 7:30 A.M. PEOPLE OF INCARNATION 9:00 A.M. +Mercedes Swartz Family 10:30 A.M. (SI) Hartung Family Rafferty Family 12:00 P.M. +Alfredo and +Victoria Rovito Family 1:30 P.M. +Ana Olivares de Urena Daughters
WE ARE A SACRIFICIAL GIVING PARISH “Should anyone press you into service for one mile, go for two miles.”-Matthew 5:41 Today Our Lord clearly challenges us to go the extra mile in our service. We are invited to participate more fully in the work of the Church. In this busy world that is not an easy challenge to accept. Yet, our response can become easier and clearer for us when we take the time every day to simple ask, “Lord, what do you want me to do with all the gifts You have given me? How would You like me to become more fully involved in the life of Your Church?
SACRIFICIAL GIFTS OF TREASURE OFFERTORY (First Collection) is used solely for the operation and maintenance of the parish. Weekly Target .................................................... $ 23,000.00 02/13/2011 Offertory Donations ....................... $ 19,541.25 Shortfall............................................................... $ 3,458.75 Tuition Assistance .............................................. $ 1,113.00 Helping Hand ...................................................... $ 28.00 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. * For the most recent month of February, the outstanding balance on the parish renovation loan has dropped to $295,703. 02/13/2011 Renovation Donations ....................... $ 2,562.00
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 Elaine Brandl Alex Cadawan Jeanne Calvert Linda Casarez Ray Chiarmonte Mary J. Christiansen
Mendel Claxton Lydia Colon Dionna Cortes Bob Cramer Jacqueline Cramer Dora Cuellar Alice Daly Steve Delgado Delores Delikat Lucy Dietz Alice Dillon Lorraine Dodson Dan Duet Dylan Edward Manuel Escamilla Aurora Esparza Manuel Esparza
Jacqueline Fernandez
Albert Frietzsche Emanuel Fuller Bertha Fyda Sheila Gildea Maria Gonzalez Paula Hague Patrick Hardy Wendy Hardy Steven Harman Carolyn Humphrey Colleen Kramer Mimi Kuhla Mary Larkin Michael Lloyd Rodolfo Lopez Paige Macfarlane Matthew T. McLane Pat McMahon Bill Meagher Bertha Melendez E. D. Miller Pat Munroe Noah Nero Bart Nicholson Barbara Painter Antonio Pappacoda
CPL Daniel Uribe, Afghanistan SPC Robert Caruso, Iraq SSGT Angelique Vazquez, Qatar LCPL Almoris E. Lugo, Jr. PD2 Vincent Lloyd, Iraq MAJ Sean D. Smith, Iraq SGT Stephen Banks, IraqIraq SPC Ryan Wegman,Tikrit
Maria A. Patton Rondon Paul JR Pearce Casilda Perez Idelbrando Perez Shirley Polak Lydia Quesada Feliciano Ramos Mary Reciniello Bob Remick Geraldine Richards Bart Ritz Aida Rivera Humberto Sanchez Andrianna Smith Noah Spivey Yolie Stepp Lukas Szmyt Janet Taylor Bridget Thompson Rhoda Toscano Rose Traina Chase Weadock Jerry Wegman Selwyn Williams Steven Yudicky
CPT Leo Daab, MD, Iraq CPT Raymundo Resendez PFC James Blackwelder, Afghanistan Terry Stegman, Afghanistan MAJ Marty Maldonado, Afghanistan CW2 William Garcia, Afghanistan
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 Page 3
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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 6-12 Confirmation & Youth Ministry Brian Greenfield 813-887-5110 greenfbr@gmail.com
Grades Pre K - 5 & First Communion Philomena Johnson 813-887-5110 iccphil@tampabay.rr.com
HOUSEHOLDS OF FAITH
DATE CORRECTION!!! Family Gathering – February 26th. We will all attend 4:30 Mass then go to St. Michael’s Hall to have fellowship and a pot luck dinner. Faith Formation will provide the drinks and utensils.
VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL (Totally Catholic Summer Program) YOU ARE NEEDED!!! Wouldn’t it be great to be part of a team that makes learning about how much God loves us fun and exciting? If you said yes then mark your calendar for February 24th6:30PM in St. Michael’s Hall for our first planning meeting.
The Faith Formation Office is in need of a volunteer who would like to help organize the Basket Booth. If you are interested in helping out please call Philomena Johnson at 813-887-5110.
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Seventh Sunday in Ordinary Time February 20, 2011
FOOLISHNESS Sometimes the idea of repentance seems oldfashioned, naïve, even foolish. But if you’re looking for real foolishness, you’ll find it in today’s readings. We begin with Leviticus and the admonition, “Take no revenge and cherish no grudge” (Leviticus 19:18). We’ve heard that message before, of course, so we might forget how far it is from the so-called “practical realities of life.” Saint Paul warns us about being practical, though. Whoever considers oneself wise had better “become a fool,” because “the wisdom of this world is foolishness in the eyes of God” (1 Corinthians 3:18, 19). This “foolishness” continues in the Gospel: “Offer no resistance to one who is evil” (Matthew 5:39). In fact, offer the other cheek when you’ve been slapped. Hand over your coat as well as your shirt. Be like God, who sends sunshine and rain on the bad as well as the good. “So be perfect,” says Jesus, “just as your heavenly Father is perfect” (5:48). © Copyright, J. S. Paluch Co.
READINGS FOR THE WEEK Monday: Tuesday: Wednesday: Thursday: Friday: Saturday: Sunday:
Sir 1:1-10; Mk 9:14-29 1 Pt 5:1-4; Mt 16:13-19 Sir 4:11-19; Mk 9:38-40 Sir 5:1-8; Mk 9:41-50 Sir 6:5-17; Mk 10:1-12 Sir 17:1-15; Mk 10:13-16 Is 49:14-15; Ps 62; 1 Cor 4:1-5; Mt 6:24-34
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Incarnation Catholic School “Preparing Students for the Future”
OPEN HOUSE SUNDAY FEBRUARY 27, 2011 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. - Stop by Incarnation Catholic School after attending the 10:30 a.m. Mass. - Come before or after attending the 12:00 p.m. Mass. 5111 Webb Road Tampa, FL 33615 Phone: 813.884.4502 Fax: 813.885.3734 Website: http://www.icstampa.org/
- Or, just stop by our school anytime between 11:30 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. - Teachers and Administration will be available to answer your questions and offer more information about becoming a member of the 2011—2012 student body! - Financial Aid is available for families who qualify. - Call the School Office 813.884.4502 for more information. - We hope to see you there!
SAVE THE DATE: SUNDAY FEBRUARY 27, 2011 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.
Inspiring life life--long learners Challenging each individual to develop spiritually Striving to serve each other and the community
Church of the Incarnation, Tampa, FL RELIGIOUS ARTICLES STORE OPEN: 1/2 HR BEFORE & AFTER THE 4:30PM SAT. MASS & ALL SUNDAY MASSES
PARISH ACTIVITIES SUNDAY - FEBRUARY 20 FELLOWSHIP, COFFEE AND DONUTS IN ST. MICHAEL’S HALL FAITH FORMATION IN SCHOOL CLASSROOMS MONDAY - FEBRUARY 21 7:00 P.M. Youth Beat St. Michael’s Hall 7:30 P.M. Spanish Choir Music Room TUESDAY - FEBRUARY 22 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 7:00 P.M. Prayer Shawl Ministry Media Center 7:30 P.M. Adult Choir Music Room WEDNESDAY - FEBRUARY 23 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 Teacher’s Lounge 7:00 P.M. Faith Formation St. Michael’s Hall 7:00 P.M. Talleres de Oración y Vida Media Center THURSDAY - FEBRUARY 24 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 - FEBRUARY 25 7:00 P.M. Spanish Youth Group St. Francis Room 7:00 P.M. Escuela de Evangelización Juan Pablo II Conference Room SATURDAY - FEBRUARY 26 2:30 - 3:30 P.M. Confessions Church 7:00 P.M. Spanish Young Adults St. Francis Room
ALTAR SERVER SCHEDULE February 26/27
4:30 pm:
Devin Doyle, Patrick Eberly, Holliston Wagner
7:30 am:
Margaret Parker, Benjamin Parker, Ryan Walsh
9:00 am:
Madeline Dudash, Joe Hart, Samantha Stevens
10:30 am:
Sarah Fernandez, Vincent Mendola, Megan Shively
12:00 pm:
Herman Grimaldo, Carmelle Kuizon, Angelica Valdes
1:30 pm:
Ashley, Stephanie, Jerome, Liz, Doralys, Steven
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. Page 6
Phone: (813) 885-7861 PARISH MINISTRIES
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 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 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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Seventh Sunday in Ordinary Time
February 20, 2011
Last Saturday, after months of organization and preparation, Incarnation Parish held it’s second Casino Night — it was a great night of fun and games! The evening was a huge success!! The funds raised will be used to renovate St. Michael’s Hall. Thank you to the Casino Committee, the sponsors and everyone who pitched in to help. Page 7
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Anointing of the Sick
Phone: (813) 885-7861 ►The Parish office will be closed this Monday, February 21st in observance of the President's Day Holiday.
SAVE THE DATE ! — SATURDAY, MAY 7, 2011 Fr. Michael Suszynski’s 25th Anniversary of Ordination! A Mass of Thanksgiving will be celebrated at 4:30pm. The reception following the Mass will be a ticketed event. More information to follow in the upcoming weeks...
This Saturday February 26th at 10 am the Parish will have a Mass for the Sick with celebration of the Sacrament – Anointing the Sick. Anyone who is ill, anticipating surgery, suffering from a serious chronic disease (arthritis, diabetes, etc.) may be anointed during the Mass. If you know of someone who is home bound due to illness please make an attempt to have them come to this celebration of God’s healing power. A luncheon will be served following Mass in St Michael’s Hall. While it is not necessary to call the Parish Office, it would help to plan for the number of people attending if you would call 813885-7861 and indicate you plan to attend. If you cannot attend and would like to be anointed at home, please call the parish office and speak with Fr. Jose.
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
Incarnation Prayer Shawl Ministry Welcomes all parishioners and friends who knit or crochet to come and be part of this dynamic, productive group. Please join us in this ministry of peace, healing, love, comfort and hope. There are many ways to help the Prayer Shawl Ministry. Contact Silvia Rivera 813-885-7861, via e-mail at iccsrive@tampabay.rr.com or any of the ladies in the group. Media Center 7:00PM February 22nd March 8th & March 22nd
ADORATION OF THE BLESSED SACRAMENT ADDITIONAL HOURS! Starting the first Friday in March, we will have additional hours for adoration as follows: Following 8:30am Mass—Exposition & Adoration until 6PM Spanish Mass from 6:30PM to 7:30PM Exposition & Adoration from 7:30PM until 4:30AM followed by Spanish Mass at 5:00AM.
Altar Servers are reminded that there is a mandatory practice scheduled for today, Sunday, February 20 at 3:30 PM and next Saturday, February 26 at 1:00 PM in the church. Altar Servers may attend on either date, but they must attend one session. These meetings will cover important changes to the Mass starting in March. For more information, please contact David Smith at iccaltarservers@gmail.com or through the Parish Office. Page 8
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Séptimo Domingo del Tiempo Ordinario 20 de febrero de 2011 Sean santos, porque yo, el Señor, soy santo. — Levítico 19:2b LOS SANTOS Y OTRAS OBSERVANCIAS Domingo: San Silvano Lunes: San Pedro Damián Martes: La Cátedra de San Pedro; Santa Eleonora Miércoles: San Policarpo Jueves: San Matías Viernes: San Félix III Sábado: San Víctor La oficina parroquial estará cerrada mañana lunes, 21 de febrero, en celebración del Día de los Presidentes.
Calendario de Actividades en Español Domingo: Lunes:
12:00pm 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
Entrenamiento de Formación Pastoral Programa de formación bilingüe, de dos días y medio de duración, con reflexión espiritual e interacción en grupo para Líderes de Ministerios interesados en trabajadores migrantes o en ministerios de ayuda a los emigrantes en una iglesia y sociedad con diferentes culturas. • Preparándose para un Liderazgo Pastoral • Que estén trabajando actualmente con trabajadores agrícolas y emigrantes • Que estén buscando trabajar con emigrantes en una iglesia y sociedad con culturas diversas Fechas y lugar para el Entrenamiento de Formación Pastoral: 25 al 27 de marzo, 2011, en La Iglesia de San Clemente, Salón Cronin, 1104 North Alexander St., Plant City, FL. Para registrarse y para información adicional visite www.stclementpc.org y pulse en el logo del Ministerio Emigrante, o póngase en contacto con la Directora del Ministerio Emigrante, Janice Putvin, en la Iglesia de San Clemente jputvin@stclementpc.org o llame al teléfono 813-752-8251 extensión 305(oficina) o al celular 813-777-0052
PILDORITAS DE FE DEL PADRE DIEGO La Santa Misa La Santa Misa es el Sacrificio del Cuerpo y de la Sangre de Jesucristo, que se ofrece sobre los altares bajo las especies de pan y vino en memoria del sacrificio de la Cruz. Es sustancialmente el mismo sacrificio. El mismo Jesucristo que se ofreció en la Cruz es el que se ofrece por mano de los sacerdotes, sus ministros, sobre nuestros altares; mas, en cuanto al modo en que se ofrece, el sacrificio de la Misa difiere porque en la Cruz Jesucristo se ofreció derramando su sangre y mereciendo la Salvación por nosotros, mientras que en nuestros altares se sacrifica Él mismo sin derramamiento de sangre y nos aplica los frutos de su Pasión y Muerte. Los principales efectos que produce la Santísima Eucaristía en quien dignamente la recibe son: • • • • • •
Conserva y aumenta la vida del alma, que es la gracia, como el alimento material mantiene y aumenta la vida del cuerpo. Perdona los pecados veniales y preserva de los mortales. Trae consigo espiritual consolación. Debilita nuestras pasiones, y en especial, amortigua, las llamas de la concupiscencia. Acrecienta el fervor de la caridad con Dios y con el prójimo y nos ayuda a obrar conforme a los deseos de Jesucristo. Nos da una prenda de la futura gloria y de la resurrección de nuestro cuerpo. Experiencia en Cristo Retiro Católico hispano para jóvenes en Tampa
Invitamos a los jóvenes de 15-18 años en la Diócesis de St. Petersburg a participar del retiro “La Experiencia en Cristo #21” el fin de semana de marzo 11-13, 2011 en el Bethany Center. El costo del retiro es de $65. Para registrarse llame al 813-421DIOS/813-421-3467 o por e-mail (experienciaencristo@gmail.com)
Taller de Ministerios de Incarnation Se llevaran a cabo todos los primeros sábados del mes de 7:30pm - 9:00pm en el Salón St. Patrick. Todos deben asistir. Page 9
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NECEDAD A veces la noción del arrepentimiento parece anticuada, ingenua y hasta necia. Pero si buscas locura, la encontrarás en las lecturas de hoy. Comencemos con Levítico y la amonestación “no te vengues ni guardes rencor” (Levítico 19:18). Por supuesto que hemos escuchado este mensaje antes, y por eso puede que olvidemos lo alejado que está de las “realidades prácticas de la vida”, contra las que nos advierte san Pablo. Será mejor que quien se considere sabio “se haga ignorante”, porque “la sabiduría de este mundo es ignorancia ante Dios” (1 Corintios 3:18, 19). Esta “locura” continúa en el Evangelio: “No hagan resistencia al hombre malo” (Mateo 5:39). De hecho, presenta la otra mejilla, si has sido golpeado. Dale tu abrigo al que te pide la camisa. Sé como Dios que manda el sol y la lluvia sobre justos e injustos. “Sean perfectos”, dice Jesús, “como su Padre celestial es perfecto” (5:48).© Copyright, J. S. Paluch Co.
“LA EXPERIENCIA DE EMAÚS” Un Retiro para Hombres (San Lucas 24:13-35) Este es el momento para renovar y profundizar su relación con el Señor. Es un vehículo para conocer otros hombres que también están buscando una verdadera Amistad con el Señor Jesús. Este retiro se llevará a cabo los días 25, 26, 27 de febrero, en el Mary Help of Christians Center. Para más información, llamar a Darío Almonte 813-786-7956 o Pedro Leiva 813-967-4874.
21 de febrero ♦ San Pedro Damián Tenía todas las ventajas de este mundo y había recibido una educación esmeradísima. Pero también aprendió estudio, silencio y austeridad y a seguir una vida de oración. Dicen que era ardiente y enérgico y combatió los vicios y las desviaciones del clero de su tiempo, el siglo XI. Escribió mucho y es doctor de la Iglesia. ¿Qué defectos o vicios te molestan más? ¿Cómo tratas, desde tus propias fuerzas, de combatirlos?
LECTURAS DE LA SEMANA Lunes: Martes: Miércoles: Jueves: Viernes: Sábado: Domingo:
Sir 1:1-10; Mc 9:14-29 1 Pt 5:1-4; Mt 16:13-19 Sir 4:11-19; Mc 9:38-40 Sir 5:1-8; Mc 9:41-50 Sir 6:5-17; Mc 10:1-12 Sir 17:1-15; Mc 10:13-16 Is 49:14-15; Sal 62 (61); 1 Cor 4:1-5;Mt 6:24-34
NUESTRA CULTURA Por timidez, por respeto o recato, muchas veces no se hablan en muchas familias hispanas sobre los temas sexuales. A causa de la sociedad en que vivimos, y los peligros a los que están expuestos, nuestros jóvenes, hoy es más urgente que nunca tratar estos temas con ellos con sinceridad y claridad sobre las consecuencias negativas que puede tener una relación casual a nivel no solo física , sino emocional y espiritual. Un pensamiento: "El sabio no se sienta para lamentarse, sino que se pone alegremente a su tarea de reparar el daño hecho." William Shakespeare