Church of the Incarnation
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Parish Office: 5124 Gateway Dr. , Tampa, FL 33615 Phone: 813-885-7861 Fax: 813-884-3624
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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 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
READINGS FOR THE WEEK Monday: 2 Kgs 5:1-15b; Ps 42:2, 3; 43:3, 4; Lk 4:24-30 Tuesday: Dn 3:25, 34-43; Ps 25:4-5ab, 6-7bc, 8-9; Mt. 18:21-35 Wednesday: Dt 4:1, 5-9; Ps 147:12-13, 15-16, 19-20; Mt 5:17-19 Thursday: Jer 7:23-28; Ps 95:1-2, 6-9; Lk 11:14-23 Friday: Hos 14:2-10; Ps 81:6c-11ab, 14, 17; Mk 12:28-34 Saturday: Hos 6:1-6; Ps 51:3-4, 18-21ab; Lk 18:9-14 Sunday: 2 Chr 36:14-16, 19-23; Ps 137:1-6; Eph 2:4-10; Jn 3:14-21 Alternate readings (Year A): 1 Sm 16:1b, 6-7, 10-13a; Ps 23:1-6; Eph 5:8-14; Jn 9:1-41[1, 6-9, 13-17, 34-38] TREASURES FROM OUR TRADITION Participating in Lent, we are engaging in patterns that have endured across the centuries. From very early times, we have the sense of accompanying the elect on their journey to the font. From as long ago as the fourth century, we receive Lent as forty days to shake the dust from our spirituality and reorder our conduct. Then, fasting was not seen as a strict duty, yet it seems it was widely observed. Think of the rules of politeness and courtesy that everyone agrees on. Fasting was also seen as a social duty, since food was in short supply as winter wore on, and the weak and the sick had the first claim on what remained on hand. As a boost to the fasting of the body, the church developed a richer spiritual fare, including celebration of the Eucharist every day. This practice began in Rome by the sixth century. Weekday Mass was only at designated “stations.” The pope would arrive on horseback at the stational church. In those days, although the catechumenate was already in eclipse, there were pre-baptismal activities at the stational Masses: the giving of the Lord’s Prayer, prayers for the godparents, and constant references to baptism. —Rev. James Field, Copyright © J. S. Paluch Co. THE PATH TO FREEDOM Most of us, if we were asked “Does the phrase ‘the Ten Commandments’ appear in the Bible?” would likely get it wrong, because the answer is “no.” “The Ten Commandments” is a post -biblical, phrase that developed along with an image of God as police officer that is not found in today’s passage from Exodus. The first phrase is the key: God is the one who brings us out of slavery; following God’s law or commands is our path to freedom. The moneychangers whom Jesus drove from the temple were not explicitly breaking any of the commandments, but neither were they helping people to find God’s path to freedom as they came to worship at the temple. This is an important Lenten lesson for us. We need to stop asking ourselves whether or not we are breaking specific rules or regulations and instead examine our lives to see if we are truly following a path to God’s freedom through Christ. Copyright © J. S. Paluch Co.
Third Sunday of Lent
March 8, 2015
† MASS INTENTIONS † SUNDAY - MARCH 8 - THIRD SUNDAY OF LENT 7:30 A.M. (SI) Persecuted Christians 9:00 A.M. +George Schmidt, Sr. by George 10:30 A.M. +Joseph S. Walski, Jr. by Family 12:00 P.M. PEOPLE OF INCARNATION 1:30 P.M. +Olga Salcedo and +Alfred Eastman by Family 4:30 P.M. (SI) RCIA Candidates by OLOM Prayer Group MONDAY - MARCH 9 - ST. FRANCES OF ROME, RELIGIOUS 7:00 A.M. Ambrose Family by Joseph and Margaret Gaglione 8:30 A.M. +Tracy Day by Family TUESDAY - MARCH 10 7:00 A.M. 8:30 A.M. WEDNESDAY - MARCH 11 7:00 A.M. 8:30 A.M. THURSDAY - MARCH 12 7:00 A.M. (SI) Irving Rivera by Family 8:30 A.M. +Manuela Perez by Family FRIDAY - MARCH 13 7:00 A.M. +Frank Fernandez by Celia 8:30 A.M. +Joyce Marie Hiller by Wes Hiller and Family 6:30 P.M. +Genesis Sanchez by Glenny Victoria SATURDAY - MARCH 14 8:30 A.M. +Gloria Gehlind by Regina Gregory 4:30 P.M. +Carmen Maria Lopez by Carmen and Marixsa Lopez SUNDAY - MARCH 15 - FOURTH SUNDAY OF LENT 7:30 A.M. +Claudia Dalrymple by Barbara Ransome 9:00 A.M. +Robert Lopez by Madeline Nunez 10:30 A.M. +Antonia Santiago by Olga Colon 12:00 P.M. +Manuel Rodriguez by Silvia 1:30 P.M. PEOPLE OF INCARNATION 4:30 P.M. (SI) Fr. J. Mungan by Friend
SACRIFICIAL GIFTS OF TREASURE OFFERTORY (First Collection) is used solely for the operation and maintenance of the parish. Weekly Target ................................................. $21,000.00 03/01/2015 Offertory Donations ..................... $21,166.50 Helping Hand................................................... $ 165.00 Dominican Parish….………………………….$ 153.00
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 Christian Alexander Thomas Baffil Lucas Baker Maria Barrios Barry Beard Will Beran Monique Biumi Judith Brown Ted Brown Kay Burgess Carmen Casar Linda Casares Nora Corteses Wilma Crammond Nellie Cruz Robert Davis Leslie D’ Elia Kelly Decker Conchita Delgado Vito Demalteris Germaine Dutton Nila Espinola Antoinette Falcone Richard Fanelli Joy Galante Jimmy Garad Rosemary Germano Gloria Giordano Sal Giordano 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 Jack Jones Dorothy Kingerly James Kuhla Mimi Kuhla Raul Lagares Helen Lawrence Susan Lestock Michelle Levi Diane I. Lievers Tom Lom Janet Losinski Michael Lowe Reinaldo Macias Anna Marshall Matt T. McLane Melissa Mclane Mary J. McNally Kathy McNamee Marie Mendez Evelyn Molina Johnny Montano Rene Music Ladys Nuesi Alicia Oacio Sarah Paccione Lisa Paige Sandy Palermo JR Pearce Germaine Pempsell Patrick Pempsell 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 Annette Scalise Donald Schirmer Dawn Seifert John Semago Kim Schult Kody Sir Sheri Simpson Monica Sprouse Charles Stachowiak Kathleen Stachowiak Phyllis Stadtmueller Dorothy Stanlake Ann Sullivan Evan Untiveros Patrick Vaccariello Ivy Valdes Ines Velazquez William Vitto Nina Wagner Jerry Wegman Sandy Werner Gabriella Winters Helen Wood Amy Workman Lupita Nuria Elena
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. 03/01/2015 Renovation Donations .................... $ 3,672.00
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.
PV2 Chad Michael Burgess PV2 Angelique Burgess SGT Damian Patrick Bumm Ltc. Col Sean D. Smith, Kuwait
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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!! NO Faith Formation this Sunday, March 8th. Sessions will resume Sunday, March 15th.
All are invited to the Palm Sunday Procession with the children from Faith Formation on Sunday, March 29th at 10:30AM at the pavilion. We will be remembering the entry of Jesus into Jerusalem to celebrate the Passover and begin Holy Week in preparation of the death and resurrection of Jesus Christ.
REMINDER!! Our next workshop is Saturday, March 28th. Please remember to bring your Mass choice, wallet size photo, and any drawings your child may have done for the program with you. You must have completed Chapters 1 through 3 before this workshop.
Please keep the teens that are being confirmed this year in your prayers as they begin their preparation for Confirmation with a retreat next Saturday. Our first workshop is Wednesday, March 25th 7PM in St. Michael’s Hall.
HEAVEN Heaven is at present out of sight, but in due time, as snow melts and discovers what it lay upon, so will this visible creation fade away before those greater splendors which are behind it. —John Henry Newman
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Third Sunday of Lent
March 8, 2015
I N C A R N AT I O N C AT H O L I C
Open House for Prospective Students Tuesday, March 10, 2015 9:00am-10:30am WHO: Pre-K to 8th Grade families interested in learning more about an ICS education. WHEN: Tuesday, March 10, 2015 -9:00am - 10:30am -Registration begins at 9:00am -Presentation begins at 9:30am
Since 1964, Incarnation Catholic School has provided academic excellence rooted in the Catholic faith to students and families across the Tampa Bay area. Building on its traditions, the school provides educational opportunities for students to become who God created them to be. Using a Pre-K to Grade 8 model, Incarnation Catholic School fosters Chris-
WHERE: Enter at the school office. We will begin with a presentation given by our principal, Mr. Michael Zelenka. A tour of ICS will immediately follow. WHAT: An overview of academic, extra-curricular and spiritual offerings at Incarnation Catholic School; guided tours.
tian relationships among all students, encouraging community service and participation in the life of their Parish. ICS accepts Step Up for Students Scholar-
5111 Webb Road Tampa, FL 33615 www.icstampa.org
ships and is fully accredited by the Florida Catholic Conference. Phone: 813.884.4502
We hope to see you on Tuesday, March
Fax: 813.885.3734
10th!
E-mail: icsmmood@icstampa.org
Contact the School Office for details.
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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
CORO HISPANO - David Funes - dfunes@icctampa.org miércoles a las 7:00pm y los domingos a las 12:00 pm
SPECIAL EDUCATION - Mary Thomson - 884-8040 STEWARDSHIP - Tim Madden - 831-9770 tmmadden@tampabay.rr.com
EMAUS DAMAS - Luz Dary Domínguez - 813-408-0207 - 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
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Closed Meetings - Wednesday, 7 pm St. Patrick's Room 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 - Denisse Vargas - 813- 693-9387 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
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
MONAGUILLOS - Doris Quirindongo - 843-6654 RETIROS VIÑA DE RAQUEL - Grace Leiva - 813-479-5465 UJIERES - José Guaba - 504-5538
Third Sunday of Lent
March 8, 2015
SAVE THE DATES STATIONS OF THE CROSS Fridays of Lent 5:45pm - Spanish 7:30pm - English CONFESSIONS Saturdays - 2:30pm - 3:30pm On Thursday, March 12, 2015, every Catholic Church in the Diocese of St. Petersburg will turn on its lights and open its doors for the Sacrament of Reconciliation between 5:00 PM and 7:00 PM. This evening, there will not be Penance services; priests will simply be available for you to stop and make an individual confession on your way home from work or school or wherever you may be.
For more information about receiving the Sacrament of Reconciliation, please read the brochure "A Short Guide to the Sacrament of Reconciliation" in English or Spanish, which has been prepared for this evening. There are copies in the church foyer.
INCARNATION PENANCE SERVICE March 23 at 7:00pm PALM SUNDAY March 29th SEDER MEAL March 30, 2015 HOLY WEEK March 30th through April 3rd EASTER SUNDAY April 5th
LENTEN DINNER EVERY FRIDAY through March 20, 2015
Lector Training
EAT-IN OR TAKE-OUT 4:30PM TO 7:30PM ST. MICHAEL’S HALL
Thursday, March 19, 2015 7 - 9 PM For current and new lectors This is the 3rd of the 4 trainings offered for the 2014-2015 year. You must attend 1 of the 4 to remain in good standing. Remaining date: Saturday, June 21, 2015 at 10 AM.
MENU SELECTION INCLUDES: 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. SPONSORED BY INCARNATION COUNCIL OF CATHOLIC WOMEN
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Next week, our parish will take up the Catholic Relief Services Collection. This Collection supports six Catholic agencies that touch more than 100 million lives around the world. The funds from this Collection provide food to the hungry, support to displaced refugees, and show Christ’s love and respect to all people. Next week, please give generously to the Catholic Relief Services Collection and help Jesus in disguise. “Amen, I say to you, whatever you did for one of these least brothers of mine, you did for me.” (MT 25:40)
OUR PARISH LENTEN PROJECT
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 Centro Infantil La Milagrosa (Day Care Center) in Higü ey, 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 of ice. 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 being the cheerful giver of 2 Corinthians 9. Pictures are available in the parish of ice.
ST. ANTHONY’S RELICS VISIT FLORIDA St. Anthony will be visiting us in the form of two precious relics from his Basilica in Padua, Italy. The relics will be accompanied by Fr. Alessandro Ratti OFM Conv. from the Saint Anthony’s Basilica, in Padua, Italy. March 10 - St. Paul Catholic Church, Tampa, FL 12:15pm Mass followed by veneration all day 7:00pm Mass with veneration March 14 - Sacred Heart Church, Pinellas Park, FL 2:00pm Veneration 4:00pm Mass followed by veneration March 15 - St. Anthony the Abbot Church, Brooksville, FL 8:00 AM Mass with veneration 10:00 AM Mass with veneration Losing a child to abortion isn’t easy... But if you give Him the broken pieces, God can make all things new. H.E.A.R.T. provides recovery from pregnancy loss due to abortion. Using a recovery study guide, we look to God and what He promises us; healing and wholeness can return. Through a group process we will look at: realizing we need healing, acknowledging the abortion – breaking the shame, forgiveness, accepting God’s grace, allowing yourself to grieve, self-reconciliation, relationships and ongoing healing. For more information including location and to register please call or text Julia at (817) 602-8999 or email: HEART@LifeChoicesWC.org ALL CALLS ARE CONFIDENTIAL Approved by the Project Rachel Office of the Diocese of St. Petersburg.
PROYECTO DE CUARESMA
Decı́dase a ayudar al sostenimiento de un niñ o/a necesitado. Su contribució n de $70.00 ayudarı́a a pagar 3 meses de sus gastos en escuela/cuido infantil en Higü ey. Ore por el bienestar de ese niñ o/a, sus padres y las personas que le cuidan. Ponga su contribució n en un sobre dirigido a Proyecto de Cuaresma. Si su contribució n es con un cheque há galo a nombre de ICC Proyecto Cuaresma. Deposı́telo en la colecta o si pre iere, llé velo a la o icina parroquial. Gracias por dar muestra de ser el dador alegre de 2 Corintios 9. Tenemos fotos disponibles en la o icina parroquial. 8|
LifeChoices Women’s Care, a pregnancy resource clinic on Dale Mabry needs your help with donations of diapers and wipes. The clinic is part of the Life Alliance of the Diocese of St. Petersburg. Pregnant moms participating in our “Earn While You Learn” program earn baby items by coming to the center. Our greatest need right now are diapers of sizes 4 and 5, and baby wipes. Please consider donating items to us. The clinic is at 1527 Dale Mabry Highway, Suite 101 in Lutz – (813) 948-7734. We are open on Mondays from 9:30 am – 6:30 pm, Tuesdays and Thursdays from 9:30 am – 4 pm. If you are not able to donate your items during these hours, please call John Hofmann at (813) 949-9076 to arrange another time.
Church of the Incarnation
Tercer Domingo de Cuaresma 8 de marzo de 2015 Yo soy el Señor, tu Dios . . . No tendrás otros dioses fuera de mí. — Éxodo 20:2a, 3
Domingo 8 de Marzo de 2015. Reflexionando la Palabra de Dios Hay algo alarmante en nuestra sociedad que nunca denunciaremos lo bastante. Vivimos en una civilización que tiene como eje de pensamiento y criterio de actuación, la secreta convicción de que lo importante y decisivo no es lo que somos sino lo que tenemos. Se ha dicho que el dinero es el símbolo e ídolo de nuestra civilización. Y de hecho, son mayoría los que le rinden y sacrifican todo su ser, sus valores y principios al dinero. El dinero trae consigo tres ventajas fundamentales: primero, el goce del poder que presta al hombre; segundo, la posesión real de todas las cosas que pueden comprarse con dinero; tercero, el prestigio o respeto de que goza el rico gracias a su riqueza. Cuantas personas, sin atreverse a confesarlo, saben y están convencidas que en su vida, lo decisivo, lo importante y definitivo es ganar dinero, adquirir un bienestar material, lograr un prestigio económico. Aquí está sin duda, una de los engaños más graves de nuestra civilización. El hombre moderno se ha hecho materialista y, a pesar de sus grandes proclamas sobre la libertad, la justicia o la solidaridad, apenas cree en otra cosa que no sea el dinero. Y, sin embargo, hay poca gente feliz. Con dinero se puede construir una casa muy lujosa y agradable, pero no crear un hogar cálido y armonioso. Con dinero se puede comprar una cama cómoda, pero no un sueño tranquilo. Con dinero se puede adquirir nuevas relaciones, pero no despertar una verdadera amistad. Con dinero se puede comprar placer, pero no la auténtica y verdadera felicidad. Pero, los creyentes hemos de recordar algo más. El dinero abre todas las puertas, pero nunca abre la puerta de nuestro corazón a Dios. No estamos acostumbrados los cristianos, a la imagen violenta de un Mesías azotando a las gentes con un azote en las manos. Y, sin embargo, ésa es la reacción de Jesús al encontrarse con hombres que, incluso en el templo, no saben buscar otra cosa sino su propio negocio. El templo deja de ser lugar de encuentro con el Padre cuando nuestra vida es un mercado donde sólo se rinde culto al dinero. Y no puede haber una relación filial con Dios Padre cuando nuestras relaciones con los demás están influidas sólo por intereses de dinero y buscando beneficios mezquinos y egoístas. Imposible entender algo del amor, la ternura y la acogida de Dios a los hombres cuando uno vive comprando o vendiéndolo todo, movido únicamente por el deseo de negociar su propio bienestar. P. Jairo
Para celebrar bien este tiempo de Cuaresma “Tres son los resortes que hacen que la fe se mantenga firme, la devoción sea constante, y la virtud permanente. Estos tres resortes son: la oración, el ayuno y la misericordia. Porque la oración llama, el ayuno intercede, la misericordia recibe...“ (Sermones de San Pedro Crisólogo, obispo y Padre de
la Iglesia)
La próxima semana se realizará en nuestra parroquia la Catholic Relief Services Collection. Esta colecta otorga financiamiento a seis agencias católicas que tocan a más de 100 millones de vidas alrededor del mundo. Los fondos de esta colecta proporcionan alimento al hambriento, ayuda a los refugiados desplazados y muestra el amor y el respeto de Cristo a todas las personas. La próxima semana, por favor contribuyan generosamente a la Catholic Relief Services Collection y ayuden a Jesús con otro rostro.
El jueves, 12 de marzo, 2015 de 5:00pm - 7:00pm, todas las Parroquias iluminaran la entrada de la Iglesia para indicar que un sacerdote esta presente y esperando para escuchar las confesiones individuales. Le pedimos que devotamente aproveche esta oportunidad de recibir la gracia de sanación por medio del Sacramento de reconciliación durante la Cuaresma.
EL CIELO No podemos ver el cielo por el momento, pero a su debido tiempo, así como la nieve se derrite y descubre lo que yacía debajo, esta creación visible se desvanecerá ante las más gloriosas maravillas que son su causa. —John Henry Newman
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LECTURAS DE LA SEMANA Lunes: 2 Re 5:1-15b; Sal 42 (41):2, 3; 43:3, 4; Lc 4:24-30 Martes: Dn 3:25, 34-43; Sal 25 (24):4-5ab, 6-7bc, 8-9; Mt 18:21-35 Miércoles: Dt 4:1, 5-9; Sal 147 (146):12-13, 15-16, 19-20; Mt 5:17-19 Jueves: Jer 7:23-28; Sal 95 (94):1-2, 6-9; Lc 11:14-23 Viernes: Os 14:2-10; Sal 81 (80):6c-11ab, 14, 17; Mc 12:28-34 Sábado: Os 6:1-6; Sal 51 (50):3-4, 18-21ab; Lc 18:9-14 Domingo: 2 Cr 36:14-16, 19-23; Sal 137 (136):1-6; Ef 2:4-10; Jn 3:14-21; Lecturas alternativas (Año A): 1 Sm 16:1b, 6-7, 10-13a; Sal 23 (22):1-6; Ef 5:8-14; Jn 9:1-41[1, 6-9, 13-17, 34-38]
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CON JESÚS TODO ES POSIBLE. NO CAMBIE DE PAREJA, CAMBIE DE ACTITUD. Asista a las reuniones del GRUPO DE PAREJAS MDS y reciba el apoyo.
Ser seres de Luz, requiere de mucha cercanía a la luz de Dios, ven y crezcamos juntos como parejas en este idea ... Invitamos a todas las parejas casadas o no casadas para que participen de nuestro grupo para su crecimiento. Tenemos charlas todos los viernes en el salón St. Francis a las 7:30 pm. Sin costo alguno. Ofrecemos cuidado de los niños. El próximo retiro inolvidable de parejas será en Abril 10, 11 y 12. Para mayor información comunicarse con Lecy o Dante al teléfono (813) 850-4526.
Ricas empanadas para la venta el domingo, 15 de marzo Sanación de los Efectos del Aborto y Traumas Relacionados (Healing the Effects of Abortion Related Traumas) 9 semanas comenzando Marzo 23 de 7pm - 9pm en el salón St. Francis #1. Para más información comuníquese con Grace Leiva 813-479-5465.
Después de las misas. Te esperamos!