CHURCH OF THE INCARNATION 8220 W. HILLSBOROUGH AVE. • TAMPA, FLORIDA 33615
http://www.icctampa.org 5124 Gateway Drive (mailing address) • Fax: (813) 884-3624 Parish Office Hours: Monday - Friday: 9am - 4pm Phone: 813- 885-7861
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. Clergy - 813-885-7861
Father Michael Suszynski, Pastor Father Diego Ossa, Parochial Vicar Father Jose George, Parochial Vicar Deacon Joseph Krzanowski Deacon Frank Julian Deacon Pablo Maldonado Staff - 813-885-7861 Paul Hunter Parish Business Administrator iccphunter@tampabay.rr.com Dave Arnold Facility Manager - 919-4284 iccdave@tampabay.rr.com 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
Faith Formation Office - 813-887-5110 Philomena Johnson Grades Pk-5 & First Communion iccphil@tampabay.rr.com Brian Greenfield Youth Director Grades 6-12 & Confirmation greenfbr@gmail.com
Incarnation School - 813 884-4502 http://www.icstampa.org Mr. Michael Zelenka, Principal Mrs. Diane Doyle & Mrs. Stephanie Stahl
Assistant Principals
Monday through Friday - 7am & 8:30am
Misas en Español:
Saturday - 8:30 am & 4:30pm (Vigil)
Cada domingo a la 1:30pm
Sunday: 7:30am, 9:00am, 10:30am (signed), 12pm
Cada viernes a las 6:30 pm
DEVOTIONS: Morning Prayer Group: Liturgy of the Hours Mon., Tue., Thurs., Fri. & Sat. from 8:10am - 8:25am First Friday Adoration following the 8:30 am Mass until 6:00 pm and resumes after the 6:30 Spanish Mass from 7:30pm to 4:30am followed by Spanish Mass at 5AM. Rosary every Thursday at 11:30am in the chapel Rosario en español cada jueves a las 7:00pm en la capilla
CONFESSIONS: Saturdays 2:30pm - 3:30pm Or by appt.
Church of the Incarnation, Tampa, FL
Phone: (813) 885-7861
Thrift Store Donations needed:
It is time to clean the closets, the attic and the garage. If you have anything you no longer use, we would like to have it for our Thrift Store which is the largest of its kind in Town & Country. We will start accepting donations in St Michael’s Hall on Wednesday, April 6th. If you have questions, contact Sandy & Jim Cacacie at 881-1891.
Corporate Sponsors: Business Owners who would like to contribute products or services as a donation will be publicly recognized. We will also promote Corporate Donors if you would like to display a sign or banner under the pavilion.
Half Price Ride Tickets will go on sale after all masses beginning March 19/20. Tickets purchased before the event are discounted at half price. Unlimited use bracelets are also available.
Volunteers Needed: If you have volunteered to work at the carnival in the past, you will likely hear from the leader you worked with last year. If you can help with construction before the event, volunteer hour credits are awarded for that also. If you have never been a carnival volunteer and would like to join us contact Paul Hunter at 885-7861 or send him an e-mail at iccphunter@tampabay.rr.com. Page 2
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The 1st Sunday of Lent
March 13, 2011
Sick Prayer List: New names appear
MONDAY - MARCH 14 7:00 A.M. +Henry Fernandez Fernandez Family 8:30 A.M. TUESDAY - MARCH 15 7:00 A.M. +Jose Mendez Wife 8:30 A.M. + Albert Lehr Family WEDNESDAY - MARCH 16 7:00 A.M. +James Stitt Kuhla Family 8:30 A.M. THURSDAY - MARCH 17 - ST. PATRICK, BISHOP 7:00 A.M. 8:30 A.M. +James Stitt Mercy Gocon FRIDAY - MARCH 18 - ST. CYRIL OF JERUSALEM, BISHOP 7:00 A.M. 8:30 A.M. 6:30 P.M. +Isaura Abadia Family SATURDAY - MARCH 19 - ST. JOSEPH, HUSBAND OF THE BLESSED VIRGIN MARY 8:30 A.M. (SI) In Thanksgiving Vanessa Lobo 4:30 P.M. +Joseph Schutz Elaine SUNDAY - MARCH 20 - SECOND SUNDAY OF LENT 7:30 A.M. +James Parker Mom and Dad 9:00 A.M. (SI) Special Intention Wednesday Night Bible Study Group 10:30 A.M. PEOPLE OF INCARNATION 12:00 P.M. +Deacon John Sierra Jose and Maria Barrios 1:30 P.M. +Carlina Restrepo Mercedes Patino
SACRIFICIAL GIFTS OF TREASURE OFFERTORY (First Collection) is used solely for the operation and maintenance of the parish. Weekly Target ................................................. $23,000.00 03/06/2011 Offertory Donations .................... $27,511.25 Tuition Assistance ........................................... $ 86.00 Helping Hand ................................................... $ 119.00 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. 03/06/2011 Renovation Donations .................... $ 4,959.00
THANK YOU FOR YOUR GENEROSITY!
Thank you to Buds, Blooms & Beyond for their donations of flower arrangements for our weekend liturgies.
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 Stephen Bailey Gene Biittner Alex Cadawan Jeanne Calvert Linda Casarez Ray Chiarmonte Mary J. Christiansen
Mendel Claxton 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 Sam Fazio Jacqueline Fernandez
Albert Frietzsche
Emanuel Fuller Bertha Fyda Sheila Gildea Maria Gonzalez Paula Hague Patrick Hardy Wendy Hardy Steven Harman Carolyn Humphrey Betty Hunziker Rodrigo Jurado Colleen Kramer Mimi Kuhla Mary Larkin Michael Lloyd Rodolfo Lopez Pratt Lutz Paige Macfarlane Matthew T. McLane Pat McMahon Bill Meagher Bertha Melendez E. D. Miller Pat Munroe Deen Nazor Noah Nero MaryAnne Nichols 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, Iraq SPC Ryan Wegman, Iraq
Buds, Blooms & Beyond
Maria A. Patton Rondon Paul JR Pearce Casilda Perez Idelbrando Perez Shirley Polak Lydia Quesada Feliciano Ramos Mary Reciniello Bob Remick Jaime Recuero Geraldine Richards Bart Ritz Aida Rivera Humberto Sanchez Andrianna Smith Noah Spivey Yolie Stepp James Stitt 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
Visit them at 11234 W. Hillsborough. Ph. # 813-818-9600 www.budsbloomsandbeyond.com
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Phone: (813) 885-7861
FAITH FORMATION STAFF Director of Faith Formation & R.C.I.A. Carmen Cayon 813-885-7861 carmen_dre@tampabay.rr.com Grades Pre K - 5 & First Communion Philomena Johnson 813-887-5110 iccphil@tampabay.rr.com Grades 6-12 Confirmation & Youth Ministry Brian Greenfield 813-887-5110 greenfbr@gmail.com
GRADES PRE-K - 5TH REMEMBER ITEMS FOR THE CARNIVAL GIFT BASKETS
WE NEED DONATIONS! THE THEMES BY GRADE ARE: Pre-k /Kindergarten - BEACH FUN - Anything related to the beach, games, balls, sport items, picnic items, coolers, fold-up chairs, beach toys, pool toys, etc. First Grade - BABY SUPPLIES - Anything and everything for a baby! We will have a “girl” basket and a “boy” basket. Second Grade - PASTA NIGHT - Who doesn't love pasta!! What makes your favorite meal? Pasta sauce, bottle of wine, cork screw, serving utensils, colander, just to name a few. Third Grade - GARDENING - Tools, wind chime, flower pots, etc. Fourth Grade - DOG/CAT - Anything your family pet would love to have - Toys, treats, favorite animal video, outfit, grooming supplies, etc.
Journeying Through the Desert As we enter the desert of Lent together, Jesus shows us that to live fully the life God has given us, we must obey His Commandments and follow the Holy Spirit. Just as we are called to care for the gift of our eternal life, we are also called to care for the gift of God’s creation. Catholic Relief Services’ Operation Rice Bowl supports agriculture programs in Haiti and around the world that teach farmers effective and ecologically sensitive growing methods which allow them to get the most out of their land while preserving it for future generations. VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL NEEDS VOLUNTEERS!! In order to make this year’s VBS Panda Tastic we need your help!! We need people to decorate sites, make snakes, lead games and crafts. Age doesn’t matter. ALL AGES ARE WELCOME!! You only need a young heart and a love for children!! PLEASE MARK YOUR CALENDAR FOR OUR NEXT PLANNING MEETING THURSDAY, MARCH 24TH AT 7:00PM IN ST. MICHAEL’S HALL.
Fifth Grade - FAMILY GAME NIGHT - board games, cards, computer games, basketballs, footballs, baseball tickets or tickets to an event for the whole family. NEED YOUTH TO HELP WITH THE GOLDFISH BOOTH
Youth, come sign up now. We need help manning the goldfish booth. Adults, and parents we also need help supervising the youth and organizing the booth. Please contact Brian at (813)887-5110 or via email at greenfbr@gmail.com Page 4
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The 1st Sunday of Lent
March 13, 2011
First Sunday of Lent March 13, 2011 “The Lord, your God, shall you worship and him alone shall you serve.” — Matthew 4:10
The District Knights of Columbus Free Throw Contest was held at St. Lawrence on February 19. ICS students Christina Suarez-Solar, Jorge RiveraGallindo, Elizabeth Bach, Nicholas McElroy and Eleeza Santos won their age group competition. They were presented medals at the school Mass on Feb. 23rd.
STRENGTH AGAINST TEMPTATION The first Sunday of the season of Lent always includes a Gospel account of the temptation of the Lord Jesus in the desert by the devil. This year, the story is set against the backdrop of the first reading from Genesis, which recounts the very first temptation by the devil. That story is set in a garden of delight. The Gospel story is set in the desert. As believers, we know that temptation comes our way in our own gardens of delight as well as the deserts of our lives. As Lent begins, our attention is drawn to that temptation within each of us to become like God—we want control, power, and answers to all of life’s difficult questions. As communities of faith, we are given this season of repentance so that we can join our hearts with others on the difficult journey of conversion. We look to God and to one another for strength against temptation. © Copyright, J. S. Paluch Co.
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.
READINGS OF THE WEEK Monday: Tuesday: Wednesday: Thursday: Friday: Saturday: Sunday:
Lv 19:1-2, 11-18; Mt 25:31-46 Is 55:10-11; Mt 6:7-15 Jon 3:1-10; Lk 11:29-32 Est C:12, 14-16, 23-25; Mt 7:7-12 Ez 18:21-28; Mt 5:20-26 2 Sm 7:4-5a, 12-14a, 16; Rom 4:13, 16-18, 22; Mt 1:16, 18-21, 24a or Lk 2:41-51a Gn 12:1-4a; Ps 33; 2 Tm 1:8b-10; Mt 17:1-9
† 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. 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. 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.
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RELIGIOUS ARTICLES STORE OPEN: 1/2 HR BEFORE & AFTER THE 4:30PM SAT. MASS & ALL SUNDAY MASSES
PARISH ACTIVITIES SUNDAY - MARCH 13 FELLOWSHIP, COFFEE AND DONUTS IN ST. MICHAEL’S HALL FAITH FORMATION IN SCHOOL CLASSROOMS MONDAY - MARCH 14 7:00 P.M. Youth Beat St. Michael’s Hall 7:30 P.M. Spanish Choir Music Room TUESDAY - MARCH 15 9:00 A.M. Job Search Support Group Conference Room 7:00 P.M. Alcoholics Anonymous St. Patrick’s Room 7:00 P.M. Spanish Prayer Group St. Michael’s Hall 7:30 P.M. Adult Choir Music Room WEDNESDAY - MARCH 16 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 THURSDAY - MARCH 17 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 - MARCH 18 7:00 P.M. Spanish Youth Group St. Francis Room SATURDAY - MARCH 19 2:30 - 3:30 P.M. Confessions Church 7:00 P.M. Spanish Young Adults St. Francis Room
ALTAR SERVER SCHEDULE March 19/20
4:30 pm:
Bridget Budny, Joseph Budny, Patrick Eberly
7:30 am:
Margret Parker, Benjamin Parker, Ryan Walsh
9:00 am:
Sarah Cureton, Madeline Dudash, Christopher Wille
10:30 am:
Robert Blazer, Vincent Mendola, Christopher Mendola
12:00 pm:
Herman Grimaldo, Liana Lemus, Rafael Villa
1:30 pm:
Maricel, Julissa, George, Raul, Gabriel, Alexandria
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 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 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 FIRST 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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The 1st Sunday of Lent HAPPILY MARRIED COUPLES: In Lent, we try to clear away the things in our lives that impede our joyful relationship with God. Why not also clear away some of the impediments that interfere with your joy-filled relationship with your spouse too? Attend a WorldWide Marriage Encounter Weekend and experience an even greater closeness and depth of your love for each other! The next WWME weekend in this diocese is April 8-10. For information call (813) 270-7832 or go on-line at www.wwme-tampabay.org.
March 13, 2011
The Incarnation Council of Catholic Women present ...
Friday Lenten Dinners March 18 & 25 St. Michael’s Hall Time: 4 - 8 pm
The Salesians of Don Bosco in Tampa are now taking reservations for their three summer programs: Gospel Roads, Life Camp and Mary Help of Christians Summer Camp. Applications are available online at www.mhctampa.org or by calling 813-626-6191. A Retreat for Physically Challenged Adults “Challenged by Christ”, a diocesan retreat for physically challenged adults (18-65), will be held on Saturday, April 9, 2011 from 9 am to 5:30 pm at the Cenacle at St. Michael the Archangel, Clearwater. We attempt to provide an atmosphere where those who are physically challenged may share their faith comfortably with others who experience similar challenges in life. It is a time to grow in faith, build community and come closer to God in His Church. Our theme for this retreat is “We are the fingerprint of God”. For more information or applications, please call Sr. Phyllis at (727) 643-2121. Please RSVP by April 6, 2011.
Each dinner served with roll, beverage, dessert & choice of two of the following: French Fries, Cole Slaw or Macaroni & Cheese
#1 - Seafood Combo..................................... $6.50 2 flounder fillets & 4 shrimp #2 - Flounder Fillet Dinner ........................... $5.50 2 Flounder fillets #3 - Shrimp Dinner ....................................... $5.50 8 Jumbo butterfly shrimp #4 - Child’s Plate .......................................... $4.00 1 Flounder fillet & 2 shrimp * Extra fillet: $1.30 *Extra Shrimp: $ .35 *Extra Side Dish: $ .50
Take Out Available
JOB SEARCH SUPPORT MINISTRY WE MEET ON TUESDAYS FROM 9:00 - 11:00AM PARISH CONFERENCE ROOM
SAVE THE DATE !!!
If you are unemployed, underemployed, or trying to get back into the workforce, we invite you to join our Job Search Support Group, a faith-based, Spirit-led and prayer supported group of fellow members of our parish family, formed to provide support and assistance to help us get our “next” job. No reservations are necessary.
BREAKFAST WITH THE EASTER BUNNY
For more info: icjobsupport@hotmail.com
after the 7:30 and 9:00 Masses
Sunday, April 3rd
Prayer for Employment God, our Father, I turn to you seeking your divine help and guidance as I look for suitable employment. I need your wisdom to guide my footsteps along the right path, and to lead me to find the proper things to say and do in this quest. I wish to use the gifts and talents you have given me, but I need the opportunity to do so with gainful employment. Do not abandon me, dear Father, in this search, but rather grant me this favor I seek so that I may return to you with praise and thanksgiving for your gracious assistance. Grant this Source: Catholic Online through Christ, our Lord. Amen.
Pancakes, sausage and beverage Adults .............. $5.00 Children .......... $2.50 DON’T FORGET TO BRING YOUR CAMERA!
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Silver Jubilee Celebration of Priestly Ordination of Fr. Michael Suszynski
Phone: (813) 885-7861 CALLING ALL WOMEN OF THE PARISH Would you like to have fun while working to help others? We would love for you to become members of Columbiettes Council #8612. We are a unified body of Catholic women who work side by side with the Knights of Columbus. It is not necessary to have a husband who is a Knight. The only requisite is that you be a practicing Catholic. If you have questions, please contact Dale Zgurzynski at 813.885.5228.
CHURCH ENVIRONMENT The Art & Environment Ministry is looking for people who have a love of working with flowers or who have a desire to be part of decorating the church.
“If today you hear his voice…”
Ordained on May 24, 1986
Fr. Michael’s 25th Jubilee Celebration will be held on Saturday, May 7, 2011.
get on the phone and call Linda Griffith ! 884-1217
JOIN US FOR STATIONS OF THE CROSS ON FRIDAYS
2pm, 5:45pm (Spanish) or 7:30pm
A Mass of Thanksgiving will be held at 4:30pm. Everyone is invited. Immediately following is a dinner in St. Michael’s Hall. Tickets to the dinner are $75 a person. This includes dinner, open bar and entertainment.
IN THE CHURCH
SAVE THE DATE
SUNDAY, MAY 1ST EVERYONE IS INVITED TO A
There is limited seating. To reserve your seat for this very special evening with our pastor, please call 813-884-8326 as soon as possible.
PARISH CELEBRATION OF FR. MICHAEL’S 25TH ANNIVERSARY JOIN US AFTER MASS FOR
*This is an adult only event.
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A CAKE AND COFFEE RECEPTION
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Primer Domingo de Cuaresma 13 de marzo de 2011 “Adorarás al Señor, tu Dios, y a él sólo servirás”. — Mateo 4:10 LOS SANTOS Y OTRAS OBSERVANCIAS Domingo: Santa Catalina de Ricci Lunes: Santa Matilde; San Inocencio; San León Martes: San Raimundo de Fitero Miércoles: San Hilario Jueves: San Patricio Viernes: San Cirilo de Jerusalén; Abstinencia Sábado: San José, esposo de la Virgen María Servicios Litúrgicos durante la Cuaresma ✦ Durante la Cuaresma tendremos el Vía Crucis en español todos los viernes a las 5:45pm en la Iglesia. ✦ Vía Crucis en Inglés los viernes a las: 2:00pm (Escuela), y 7:30pm en la iglesia en Inglés.
PILDORITAS DE FE DEL PADRE DIEGO MARÍA, PRIMER SAGRARIO El sagrario será así para nosotros un embalse amplio que nos suministra generosamente agua para que beba nuestra alma. De esta manera, el sagrario, será para nosotros refugio e impulso de nuestra vida. Refugio donde nos encontramos con Jesús, que nos empuja a llevarlo a todos los hombres y donde retornaremos a cobijarnos. Quien tiene su mente y su Corazón junto a Jesús en el sagrario no será dejado de su mano ante las tentaciones. Impulso que nos empujará a no conformarnos con ser un cristiano tibio de mínimos. Impulso que nos lanzará a desarrollar un vibrante apostolado, para anunciar con gozo el mensaje de Jesús a los que nos rodean. Impulso que nos llevará a no ser indiferentes a la suerte de nuestros semejantes, a ser motores de amor y vida, de gozo y paz en la sociedad en la que nos ha tocado vivir.
Jueves a Domingo 7, 8, 9, 10 de abril Esperamos la cooperación de ustedes. Para el kiosco latino necesitamos personas que trabajen en el mismo así como donaciones de comidas (Arroz blanco, frijoles negros y postres como pudín de pan y flan). Pon tus talentos, tiempo y tesoro a trabajar por el Señor. Llamar a Ivy Valdés al 8865991. No se olviden de entregar los boletos para la rifa.
FIESTA DE LA FE La oración colecta Esta oración se recita después que el sacerdote dice: “Oremos”. Está precedida por un momento de silencio en el cual la asamblea, en silencio, presenta sus peticiones a Dios. El sacerdote que preside la celebración, las “colecta”, de ahí el nombre de esta oración y, siguiendo una tradición antiquísima de la Iglesia: “Se dirige regularmente a Dios Padre por Cristo en el Espíritu Santo” (Instrucción General para el Uso del Misal Romano, 54). Esta misma oración es la que constituye a la asamblea como una comunidad orante, pues no sólo la invita a orar, sino a ser consciente de la presencia de Dios. El Amén que concluye la oración reafirma lo dicho por el sacerdote, por ello debe ser contundente. La razón de esta oración que “recoge” la intención del pueblo, explica la postura orante del sacerdote: de pie y con las manos extendidas. Esta oración, al igual que toda la Eucaristía, no será la acción sola del sacerdote, sino de la asamblea presidida por él que actúa en la persona de Cristo, cabeza de la Iglesia.—Miguel Arias, © Copyright, J. S. Paluch Co.
Impulso que nos lanzará a dejarnos transformar por Jesús, para que nos haga Santos, amando profundamente a Su Madre, María modelo y primer sagrario, y a Su Iglesia que nos llevará por el camino al cielo. La Eucaristía nos hará Santos, como Cristo es Santo. Como Él quiere que cada uno de nosotros sea Santo. © iglesia.org
Nuestra comunidad de fe se unirá a millones de católicos a lo largo de los Estados Unidos este año para participar en Operación Plato de Arroz, el programa de Cuaresma de CRS para mostrar solidaridad con nuestros hermanos y hermana necesitados en todo el mundo. Todos los Viernes durante la Cuaresma
18, 25 de marzo y 1 de abril, 2011 Las Damas Católicas de Incarnation (ICCW) como todos los años durante la Cuaresma tendrán la venta de pescado frito. Traiga a su familia. Salón St. Michael - Horario: 4pm - 8pm
NUESTRA CULTURA Las tentaciones de poder y riqueza se entienden muy bien mirando las telenovelas, donde la motivación de los malvados suele ser el tener el control de todo, incluyendo a personas y cosas. ©Nuestra Parroquia 2011 Page 9
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FORTALEZA ANTE LA TENTACIÓN El primer domingo del tiempo de Cuaresma siempre incluye el relato evangélico de la tentación del Señor Jesús en el desierto por el diablo. Este año tiene como trasfondo la primera lectura de Génesis, en la que se narra la primera tentación del diablo que ocurre en un jardín de delicias. El relato del Evangelio transcurre en el desierto. Los creyentes sabemos que la tentación viene tanto en nuestros propios jardines de delicias como en los desiertos de nuestra vida. La Cuaresma comienza, y nuestra atención se dirige a esa tentación dentro de nosotros de hacernos como Dios queremos control, poder y respuesta a todas las difíciles preguntas de la vida. A nuestras comunidades de fe se les ofrece este tiempo de arrepentimiento para que podamos unir nuestro corazón al de otros en el difícil camino de la conversión. Nos volvemos a Dios y hacia los demás buscando fortaleza ante la tentación. © Copyright, J. S. Paluch Co. Calendario de Actividades en Español Domingo: Lunes:
12:00pm 7:00pm
Martes: Miércoles:
7:00pm 7:00pm 7:00pm 1:00pm 7:00pm 7:00pm 7:00pm 7:00pm 7:00pm 7:00pm
Jueves: Viernes: Sábado:
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 Talleres Oración y Vida Media Center Legión de María Conference Room Corazones Unidos Capilla Estudio Bíblico Salón 1 Grupo de Jóvenes St. Patrick Grupo de Matrimonios St. Francis Escuela Evangelización Conference Rm Grupo Jóvenes Adultos St. Francis
Un pensamiento: "Amad y poned en práctica la sencillez y la humildad." San Pío de Pietrelcina Sabías que… La ceniza que impone el sacerdote a los fieles el Miércoles de Ceniza, procede de la quema de las palmas bendecidas durante la Misa del Domingo de Ramos.
LECTURAS DE LA SEMANA Lunes: Martes: Miércoles: Jueves: Viernes: Sábado: Domingo:
Lv 19:1-2, 11-18; Mt 25:31-46 Is 55:10-11; Mt 6:7-15 Jon 3:1-10; Lc 11:29-32 Est C:12, 14-16, 23-25; Mt 7:7-12 Ez 18:21-28; Mt 5:20-26 Sm 7:4-5a, 12-14a, 16; Rom 4:13, 16-18, 22; Mt 1:16, 18-21, 24a o Lc 2:41-51a Gn 12:1-4a; Sal 33 (32); 2 Tm 1:8b-10; Mt 17:1-9
19 de marzo ♦San José Aunque en la Biblia no se dice mucho de José, el padre adoptivo de Jesús, sabemos lo suficiente: era un hombre justo que no quiso hacer daño a María cuando podría haberla juzgado. Tomo el riesgo, de recibirla en su casa. Confío en la palabra de Dios. Sostuvo y apoyó a la familia en silencio y fidelidad. Es patrón de la Iglesia, de los trabajadores, de los sacerdotes, y de una buena y santa muerte. ¿De que manera apoyas a tu familia en sus necesidades y problemas?