Church of the Incarnation
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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/ stewardship@icctampa.org 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 / 813-885-7861 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
A SUNDAY FOR REJOICING Today’s Gospel story of the prodigal son is a favorite of many. We can identify with all the major figures and their crisscross of emotions. The father’s initial grief over his young son’s avarice is turned to relief at his return. The son’s grief over his loss of fortune, family, and friends is turned to delirious joy at the sight of his father. We understand the eldest son’s bewilderment over his father’s generosity. For the older son, virtue seems not to be its own reward. For all his honorable toil and loyalty, there seems to be no celebration. The father, however, is prodigal in his forgiveness and mercy. He expects the same generosity from his older son. He wants all to rejoice when the lost one is found. This is a Sunday for rejoicing. It’s time to pause, consider, and encourage one another. We are the prodigal children heading home. We are the elder siblings waiting with the eager Father, who scans the horizon. In Christ Jesus we are reconciled to the Father and one another. In his death and resurrection we have passed over. We are a new creation. In this we rejoice. Copyright © J. S. Paluch Co.
READINGS FOR THE WEEK Monday: Is 65:17-21; Ps 30:2, 4-6, 11-13b; Jn 4:43-54 Tuesday: Ez 47:1-9, 12; Ps 46:2-3, 5-6, 8-9; Jn 5:1-16 Wednesday: Is 49:8-15; Ps 145:8-9, 13cd-14, 17-18; Jn 5:17-30
Thursday: Ex 32:7-14; Ps 106:19-23; Jn 5:31-47 Friday: Wis 2:1a, 12-22; Ps 34:17-21, 23; Jn 7:1-2, 10, 25-30 Saturday: Jer 11:18-20; Ps 7:2-3, 9bc-12; Jn 7:40-53 Sunday: Is 43:16-21; Ps 126:1-6; Phil 3:8-14; Jn 8:1-11; Alternate readings (Year A): Ez 37:1214; Ps 130:1-8; Rom 8:8-11; Jn 11:1-45 [3-7, 17, 20-27, 33b-45]
REPENTANCE “We implore you on behalf of Christ, be reconciled to God.” So says Paul in the Second Letter to the Corinthians. Isn’t this what Lent is all about? We know that we are sinners, yet we don’t think about it much. Lent is the time to think about all the ways in which we have failed to be all that we hope to be as followers of Christ. Like the prodigal son in the Gospel, we accept the gifts that God gives but forget the goodness of the giver. We waste our gifts on useless works and useless things. We can’t wait to get to the stores on “Black Friday.” We collect useless junk for our homes, our cars, and our children; things that don’t contribute to our good character, but only to our cluttered lives. We obsess over our phones, our computers, and our i-thingies at the expense of our face-to-face relationships. Copyright © J. S. Paluch Co.
Fourth Sunday of Lent
† MASS INTENTIONS † SUNDAY - MARCH 6 - FOURTH SUNDAY OF LENT 7:30 A.M. +Souls in Purgatory by Cristina 9:00 A.M. (SI) Nicole Lehr by Family 10:30 A.M. +Scott Roach by Cressman Family 12:00 P.M. +Roger Urbanski by Family 1:30 P.M. PEOPLE OF INCARNATION MONDAY - MARCH 7 - STS. PERPETUA AND FELICITY, MARTYRS 7:00 A.M. 8:30 A.M. TUESDAY - MARCH 8 - ST. JOHN OF GOD, RELIGIOUS 7:00 A.M. 8:30 A.M. WEDNESDAY - MARCH 9 - ST. FRANCES OF ROME, RELIGIOUS 7:00 A.M. 8:30 A.M. THURSDAY - MARCH 10 7:00 A.M. 8:30 A.M. FRIDAY - MARCH 11 7:00 A.M. 8:30 A.M. +Joyce Marie Hiller by Wes Hiller and Family 6:30 P.M. +Mario Castellon Gamez by Anabelle and Michelle SATURDAY - MARCH 12 8:30 A.M. (SI) Michael Francis Ebuen in Thanksgiving 4:30 P.M. +Miriam Ehrig by Cressman Family SUNDAY - MARCH 13 - FIFTH SUNDAY OF LENT 7:30 A.M. PEOPLE OF INCARNATION 9:00 A.M. +George W. Schmidt by George Schmidt 10:30 A.M. +Elizabeth Ann Weldon Herel by Bernard and Sheri Rafferty 12:00 P.M. +Margaret Daab by Lyons Family 1:30 P.M. +Arsenio Sevillano by Lucia Sevillano
SACRIFICIAL GIFTS OF TREASURE OFFERTORY (Fir st Collection) is used solely for the operation and maintenance of the parish. Weekly Target.................................................. $21,000.00 02/21/2016 Offertory Donations ..................... $20,701.51 Shortfall……………………………………….$ 298.49 Helping Hand ................................................... $ 182.00 02/28/2016 Offertory Donations……………..$16,858.61 Shortfall……………………………………….$ 4, 141.39 Dominican Mission……………………….…...$ 330.00 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. 02/21/2016 Renovation Donations .................... $ 466.00 02/28/2016 Renovation Donations…….……….$ 473.66
March 6, 2016
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. Alexis Aldana Maria Aldana Christian Alexander Michael Alexander Ruth Amburgey Matthew Balmer Maria Barrios William Berberan Belva Bernhardt Monique Biumi Michael Breza Judith A. Brown Monique Biumi Kay Burgess Ruth Bush Billy Callahan Nancy Cano Ralph Cerra Barbara Clark-Alexander
Norma Colacchio Nora Corteses Hank Cramer, Jr. Terri Crandoll Nellie Cruz Jack Dairaghi Becky Elliot Richard Fanelli Beverly Fenton Alfredo Flores Gilda Foster Jimmy Garad Norman Gendron Steve Gendron John Germano Gloria Giordano Sal Giordano Ana S. Girwar-Nath
Lamberto Gutierrez Linda Haley Jack Haneline Oliver Haneline Patricia Hill Don Hughes Sarah Hurtado Lenny Intravesato Susan Jamieson Jack Jones Theresa Kanaskas Fran Kane Kathy Kelly Patricia King Debbie Kingery Lois Klei James Kuhla Mimi Kuhla Helen Lawrence Tom Lom Michael Lowe Yen Luong Anna Marshall Anna Marsicano Robert Marsicano Josephine Mastro Lon McCartt Matt T. McLane Melissa McLane Fred McNamara Kathy McNamee Marie Mendez Gretchen Mitchell Anderson
Juan and Beba Montero
JR Pearce Phillip Pempsell Mary Plazewski Mary Post Inge Quigley Jaime C. Recuero Donna Ridgeway Nellie Rivera Iris Rodriguez Nicole Rodriguez Henry Salsano Juan C. Sanchez Theda Semago Kim Schult Charles Stachowiak Kathleen Stachowiak Phyllis Stadtmueller Earl Strawder Millie Sylvester Robert Teel Carmen Torres Ines Velazquez Donna Vick William Vitto Rose Vrabel Jerry Wegman Sandy Werner Nellie Westberry Gabriella Winters Helen Wood Amy Workman Sammy Young Norma Zeno
Marco Nery Myra Newman Sarah Paccione
Please Pray for our Military PV2 Chad Michael Burgess PV2 Angelique Burgess SGT Damian Patrick Bumm AMN Angela Costa A1C Christina Costa Lt. Jason Bishop A1C Brett Masser
Thank You, Buds Blooms & Beyond for your donation of flower arrangements for our church and chapel.
THANK YOU FOR YOUR GENEROSITY! 11234 W. Hillsborough Ave. Tampa, FL 33635 (813)818-9600 (800)531-2837 www.budsbloomsandbeyond.com
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Church of the Incarnation
FAITH FORMATION NEWS
Director of Faith Formation & R.C.I.A. Carmen Cayon ccayon@icctampa.org
813-884-3624
Doors of Mercy parish initiative is NOT a Bible Study. Rather it is an opportunity to learn about God’s mercy and how we can open doors of mercy for ourselves and for others in an environment of fellowship and diversity. Begins on Monday April 4, 2016, the day after we celebrate the Feast of Divine Mercy, and will run for 8 consecutive Mondays. Hours: 7pm-9pm in St. Michael’s Hall. No fee required. Each week we will meet in the hall and begin with a short prayer service, singing, and sharing a light meal. Then we will begin a presentation on God’s mercy. We will have a different presenter each week. The first week Fr. Michael will do the presentation. After the presentation there will be time to reflect on some questions in small groups. There will be both Spanish and English small group discussions available. Topics for reflection include: Six great covenants of the Bible, how the sacraments are Doors of Mercy,
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Grades Pk-12 Sacrament Preparation & Youth Ministry Philomena Johnson pjohnson@icctampa.org
Revelations of St. Faustina & the Divine Mercy devotion, why now is the “time of Mercy”, how can we open ourselves and others up to God’s mercy and how to prepare to receive the graces of this Extraordinary Jubilee year. At the end of the 8 weeks, we will coordinate a pilgrimage to our cathedral of St. Jude in St. Pete where we will walk through the Doors of Mercy and participate in corporal works of mercy in our diocese as one community. We hope you invite others to join you; perhaps you have a family member or friend who has been away from the church…invite them! Perhaps you know someone who needs to be reminded of God’s love and mercy. Invite them! This is a wonderful opportunity to share our faith with others. There are registrations sheets in the back, please fill out your name and contact info if you want to join us in April. To register or for more information call Carmen Cayon at the parish office: 813-884-3624.
Fourth Sunday of Lent
“Amen, I say to you, whatever you did for one of these least brothers of mine, you did for me” (Mt 25:40). Today, we are reminded that Jesus identified himself with our poorest brothers and sisters. The Catholic Relief Services Collection serves Jesus in the victims of human trafficking, those who suffer from unjust laws, and those who need pastoral care and humanitarian assistance across the globe. Through supporting today’s collection, you help Jesus in disguise. Please be generous.
March 6, 2016
ABORTION AFTERCARE – PROJECT RACHEL Women and Men take the first step, there is hope! Seek wholeness through the healing love and mercy of God. Through Project Rachel you can begin your confidential and non-judgmental journey to healing. Rachel's Vineyard™ weekend retreats are scheduled for April 15-17, 2016 (English) and August 19-21, 2016 (Spanish). Call 813-924-4173 for more information or to register. Visit: www.rachelsvineyard.org
SAVE THIS DATE! Fourth Annual Incarnation Columbiettes’ Tea and Fashion Show Saturday, April 2, 2016 Sponsored by: Incarnation Columbiette Auxiliary 8612 St. Michael’s Hall at Incarnation Parish Gourmet Teas, Selection of Luncheon and Dessert Savories and Sweets. Fashions by Stein Mart – Entertainment – Door Prizes
STATIONS OF THE CROSS Fridays of Lent
Tickets $20.00 each – no tickets sold at door – limited seating
5:45pm - Spanish 7:30pm - English
To purchase tickets or book a group table contact Maureen Finch - 813-885-1065
CATHOLIC END OF LIFE DECISION MAKING SEMINAR Join us on Saturday, March 19th from 9:15am -11:00am in St. Michael’s Hall, for the second annual “Catholic End of Life Decision Making Seminar.” Come and get informed on the Catholic ethical and religious directives for healthcare. These directives are important to know when making end of life plans for you and your family. Fernando Gutierrez of Ethics 4 Healthcare, certified by the National Catholic Bioethics Center, will discuss Catholic religious directives, how to evaluate withholding or withdrawal of life sustaining treatment, and how to select a healthcare surrogate. After Mr. Gutierrez’s presentation, Fr. Clement will discuss the Catholic Funeral Rite and things to consider when pre-planning your funeral. About and hour will be allotted afterwards for questions and answers. RSVP to the Parish Office.
ATTEND OUR ANNUAL ST. PATRICK’S DAY DINNER & DANCE MARCH 12th in ST. MICHAEL’S HALL $15/PERSON 6:00pm - 7:00pm HORS D’OEUVRES WITH CASH BAR 7:00pm - 8:00pm DINNER—TRADITIONAL IRISH FARE 8:15pm
DANCERS from the Scariff-Hardiman School of IRISH DANCE
8:45 -10:00pm
DANCING with DJ, DOOR PRIZES & 50-50
Tickets sales in the gazebo after Mass this weekend!
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ALTAR SERVERS - Jennifer Clavell - 813-244-8536 o Jose Clavell 813-244-8053
CABALLEROS DE COLÓN - Información - Félix Cayon 813-8844052 o Ralph Galera 813-792-8950.
EUCHARISTIC MINISTERS - If you would like to join this ministry contact Frank Salamone Phone: 813-205-8259 Email: fsalamone2003@yahoo.com
COMITÉ PASTORAL HISPANO - Padre Jairo - 885-7861 fatehortua@icctampa.org. Se reúne el tercer jueves de cada mes
READERS - Will Ber an - 882-0178 ENVIRONMENT/ART - Connie Hennessey - 884-8326 USHERS - Tom Osbor n - 885-3829 VISITORS OF THE SICK - Fr . J air o Atehor tua - 885-7861 BIBLE STUDY - Car men 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 member ship infor mation - Félix Cayon 813-884-4052 or Ralph Galera - 813-792-8950.
CORO HISPANO - David Funes - dfunes@icctampa.org o 813-8857861. 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 813-817-9321 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 - Milagros Olivo - 813-361-4356. Martes 7:30pm, salón St. Michael. LECTORES - Marcela Marshall - 813-453-3227 - mmarsh23@aol.com LEGIÓN DE MARÍA - Priscilla Hatch - 813-600-0208 o Sila Richards 813-885-2322 MINISTROS DE EUCARISTÍA - Tito Bello - 516-2619
LIFE MINISTRY - Teresa Trubilla - 841-6563 - Trubilla@mac.com
MONAGUILLOS - Jennifer Clavell - 813-244-8536 o Jose Clavell 813-244-8053
MUSIC MINISTRY - David Funes - dfunes@icctampa.org 813-8857861. Wednesday Rehearsals, 7 - 9pm in the Church Music Room
RETIROS VIÑA DE RAQUEL - Grace Leiva - 813-479-5465
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 - Mar y 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 - J im 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
UJIERES - José Guaba - 504-5538
TREE OF LIFE MEMORIALS 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.
Closed Meetings - Wednesday, 7 pm St. Patrick's Room 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.
STORE HOURS: Saturday - 4:00pm - 5:30pm Sunday - 8:00am - 1:30pm Stop by and take a look at the new arrivals!
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.
Fourth Sunday of Lent
March 6, 2016
Sponsored by Incarnation Council of Catholic Women
DATES: March 11, 18, 2016 TIME: 4:30PM TO 7:30PM PLACE: St. Michael’s Hall 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. Drinks are extra. Seafood Combo - $7.50, ** Shrimp Dinner - $6.50 Flounder Filet Dinner - $6.50, ** Child’s Plate (12 & under) - $4.50
EAT-IN OR TAKE-OUT
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Church of the Incarnation
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Parish Lenten Project 2016 Pope John Paul II Elementary School
Choose to contribute to the well-being of a child in need. Your contribution of $70.00 will pay for 3 months of expenses of a child at the elementary school in Higüey, Dominican Republic. Place your contribution in a plain envelope and submit no later than Palm Sunday in the collection basket or bring directly to the parish office. Please write the words LENTEN PROJECT on the envelope. Make checks payable to ICC Parish Lenten Project. Continue to pray for the child and his/her family that you have selected. Thank you for your generosity. Pictures are available in the parish office.
Projecto de Cuaresma Centro Educativo Juan Pablo II Decídase a ayudar al sostenimiento de un niño/a necesitado. Su contribución de $70.00 ayudaría a pagar 3 meses de sus gastos en la escuela en Higüey. Ore por el bienestar de ese niño/a, sus padres y las personas que le cuidan. Ponga su contribución en un sobre dirigido a Proyecto de Cuaresma. Si su contribución es con un cheque hágalo a nombre de ICC Proyecto Cuaresma. Deposítelo en la colecta o si prefiere, llévelo a la oficina parroquial. Contamos con su acostumbrada generosidad y colaboración . Tenemos fotos disponibles en la oficina parroquial.
Pre-K Class
LENTEN COMMUNAL PENANCE SERVICE SCHEDULE Bishop Robert Lynch will be leading eleven communal penance services around the diocese during Lent. The dates and locations are listed below. Join us for this opportunity to receive the gracious forgiveness of our God. March 9 7:00 p.m. at Incarnation Parish (8220 W. Hillsborough Ave., Tampa, FL 33615) March 15 7:00 p.m. at Espiritu Santo Parish (2405 Philippe Pkwy, Safety Harbor, FL 34695)
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We are looking for male volunteers to help with a project to do some rewiring in the church. If you are able to climb tall ladders and work in narrow spaces, we need you. The work is being done during the week and on Saturdays. Please call the parish office if you are interested.
Church of the Incarnation Domingo 6 de Marzo de 2016. Cuarto Domingo de Cuaresma
Reflexionando la Palabra de Dios La Palabra de Dios siempre es muy rica, pero en este tiempo de Cuaresma está llena de imágenes que nos ayudan a relacionarla con nuestra vida. El primer domingo era la imagen del desierto como lugar de revisión, el segundo domingo la montaña como lugar de oración, la semana pasada el agua como símbolo de una vida llena de sentido que da Dios, y hoy la luz, ese “abrir los ojos” que Dios nos propone siempre para descubrirle cerca de nosotros, pero con otros parámetros distintos a los que rigen nuestra sociedad. Jesús ayuda a recobrar la vista a un ciego. En la Sagrada Escritura el ver es símbolo de la fe. Ver es tener fe. Recobrar la vista es entrar en el mundo de la fe y para entrar en este mundo es necesario estar cerca de Jesús. Ver es mirar el mundo con los ojos de Jesús, percibir la vida tal y como Dios la quiere y no como los seres humanos la hemos ido desmontando. En el Evangelio Jesús es capaz de transformar una carencia en un valor nuevo. Quien no percibía la fe ahora le capta como el Mesías y ahora puede ver el mundo y así mismo con una mirada bien distinta. Tenemos necesidad de que Jesús nos cure nuestras cegueras que son más de una. Puede ser que la mirada sobre los demás esté en serias vías de conversión. Es probable que tu sincero deseo de seguir a Cristo produzca magníficas posibilidades de milagros para los que te rodean. Pero la ceguera que más te debe de preocupar es la propia, la que no te deja ver cómo eres para Dios, para ti mismo y para los demás. Hay cristianos que son capaces de percibir la ceguera en las otras personas pero son incapaces de ver su propia oscuridad. Estar ciegos por dentro es no encontrar caminos de esperanza, es ser un ignorante de Dios y de sí mismo. Jesús no actúa en esa vida porque la mente de la persona está muy lejos de su mensaje. Ver significa amar. Quien no ama permanece en la más absoluta de las oscuridades, en la más rotunda fe muerta. Somos cristianos no porque seguimos sólo lo que Jesús dijo. Somos cristianos porque le seguimos a Él en persona. No seguimos ideas, seguimos al Jesús sanador y salvador. Puede ser que esto no lo tienen claro muchos hermanos y hermanas en la fe. Ellos, como todos nosotros, necesitan cada día ser sanados de sus cegueras. P. Jairo
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¿SOY CIEGO, SEÑOR? 813-885-7861 Digo creer en Ti, y vivo como si no existieras Pretendo caminar por tus sendas y no palpo tu presencia Presumo de conocerte y apenas escucho tu Palabra Digo que ¡nadie hay como Tú! y tiemblo cuando las dificultades asoman ¿SERÉ CIEGO, SEÑOR? Porque leo tu Palabra y, pienso que es para los demás Escucho tu Palabra y creo que no va conmigo Camino, subo y bajo, corro y avanzo y me tropiezo a cada instante dándome de bruces contra mis propias ideas y pensamientos ¡CAMBIÁME, SEÑOR! Mi naturaleza humana, para reconocerte La forma de mirar para no perderte de vista El ritmo en mi caminar para ir a tu lado El ruido de mi existencia para escuchar tus pisadas Los nubarrones de mis pensamientos para que Tú seas la luz de todo mí ser ¿ESTARÉ CIEGO, SEÑOR?
“Yo les aseguro que, cuando lo hicieron con el más insignificante de mis hermanos, conmigo lo hicieron” (Mt 25:40). Hoy se nos recuerda que Jesús se identificó con los más pobres de nuestros hermanos y hermanas. The Catholic Relief Services Collection sirve a Jesús en las víctimas del tráfico humano, en los que sufren por leyes injustas y en los que necesitan cuidado pastoral y asistencia humanitaria en todo el mundo. Al apoyar a la colecta de hoy, estarás ayudando a Jesús con otro rosto, ¿le ayudarás? Por favor, sé generoso.
PARTICIPA DEL SANTO VÍA CRUCIS 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.
6 de marzo de 2016
LECTURAS DE LA SEMANA Lunes: Is 65:17-21; Sal 30 (29):2, 4-6, 11-13b; Jn 4:43-54 Martes: Ez 47:1-9, 12; Sal 46 (45):2-3, 5-6, 8-9; Jn 5:1-16 Miércoles: Is 49:8-15; Sal 145 (144):8-9, 13cd-14, 17-18; Jn 5:17-30 Jueves: Ex 32:7-14; Sal 106 (105):19-23; Jn 5:31-47 Viernes: Sab 2:1a, 12-22; Sal 34 (33):17-21, 23; Jn 7:1-2, 10, 25-30 Sábado: Jer 11:18-20; Sal 7:2-3, 9bc-12; Jn 7:40-53 Domingo: Is 43:16-21; Sal 126 (125):1-6; Fil 3:8-14; Jn 8:1-11; Lecturas alternativas (Año A): Ez 37:12-14; Sal 130 (129):1-8; Rom 8:8-11; Jn 11:1-45 [3-7, 17, 20-27, 33b-45]
LECTURAS DE HOY Primera lectura — El pueblo de Dios entra a la tierra prometida (Josué 5:9a, 10-12) o 1 Samuel 16: 1b, 6-7, 10-13a. Salmo — Haz la prueba y verás qué bueno es el Señor (Salmo 34 [33]) o Salmo 23(22). Segunda lectura — Ahora somos embajadores de Cristo (Corintios 5:17-21) o Efesios 5:8-14. Evangelio — Debemos celebrar cuando nuestro hermano se arrepiente y vuelve a la vida (Lucas 15:1-3, 11-32) o Juan 9: 1-41 [1, 6-9, 13-17, 34-38].
Salmo responsorial: Leccionario I © 1976, Comisión Episcopal de Pastoral Litúrgica de la Conferencia del Episcopado Mexicano. Usado con permiso. Todos los derechos reservados.
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Este es el domingo Laetare, nos alegramos así como Jesús que en el Evangelio de Lucas proclama que Dios es infinitamente misericordioso. La parábola del hijo prodigo que regresa a casa, no propiamente arrepentido sino desesperado, después de haber gastado en prostitutas (como lo dice su hermano mayor) su herencia que equivocadamente pidió a su padre aún vivo. Este hijo egoísta solo piensa en un ritual seguro de “vergüenza” cuando su padre se “demerita” así mismo al correr a abrazarlo, interrumpiendo su “acto de contrición” ya preparado. Desafiando a confesores y a todos nosotros, para ser signos de, dice el Papa Francisco, “ser siempre, en todas partes, en cada situación y a pesar de todo, el signo del primado de la misericordia”. Al evitar la dureza del hijo mayor, el Papa Francisco nos advierte, “que se quedó afuera, incapaz de alegrarse, para explicarle que su juicio severo es injusto y no tiene ningún sentido delante de la misericordia del Padre que no conoce confines” (Misericordiae V ultus, 17). En caso que se proclame el Evangelio de Juan el pueblo “religiosamente obediente” en ese texto sirve como ejemplo para advertir de juzgar con dureza a los demás, el hombre ciego que recobró la vista es expulsado de la sinagoga mientras que en ellos su propia ceguera de corazón permanece. —Peter Scagnelli, Copyright © J. S. Paluch Co., Inc. Citas del Papa Copyright © 2015, Libreria Editrice V aticana. Usadas con permiso.