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Parish Office: 5124 Gateway Dr. , Tampa, FL 33615 Phone: 813-885-7861 Fax: 813-884-3624
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Mon - Fri: 9:00am - 4:00pm www.icctampa.org
PARISH OFFICE Hours: 9am - 4pm 5124 Gateway Dr. , Tampa, FL 33615 Ph. 813.885.7861 Fax: 813.884.3624 www.icctampa.org
SCHOOL OFFICE 5111 Webb Rd., Tampa, FL 33615 Ph. 813.884.4502 Fax: 813.885.3734 www.icstampa.org CLERGY 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
TREASURES FROM OUR TRADITION With the dissipation of the catechumenate’s energy since almost everyone was born into the Church, Lent began to be seen more as a preparation to follow the Passion of Christ with devotion. In the city of Rome, creative spirits settled on “stational churches” as a way of keeping the energy flowing. Everyone would be directed to a certain “station” each day, and the name of that church provided a theme for the liturgy. So, for example, on certain Saturdays in Lent, everything centered on the church of St. Vitale. Now, this poor fellow had been thrown into a hole and covered in stones at his martyrdom, so the readings recalled Joseph thrown down the well by his brothers, and the wicked servants killing the son of the owner of the vineyard. Gradually, travelers to Rome noted the celebration and worked it into liturgical schedules back home. Eventually, calendars everywhere bore the curious footnote on a Lenten Saturday: “Station S. Vitale.” This served the priority of getting ready to hear the Passion fairly well, but was hardly satisfactory for Lent’s baptismal character. Now, at last, our liturgy is reorganized to serve the deepest level of our tradition exceedingly well. Lent, once again, is all about baptism. —Rev. James Field, Copyright © J. S. Paluch Co.
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
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: 2 Sm 7:4-5a, 12-14a, 16; Ps 89:2-5, 27, 29; Rm 4:13:16-18, 22; Mt 1:16, 18-21, 24a or Lk 2:41-51a
Monday through Friday: 7:00am & 8:30am
Friday:
Wis 2:1a, 12-22; Ps 34:17-21, 23; Jn 7:1-2, 10, 25-30
Saturday: 8:30am & 4:30pm (Vigil)
Saturday:
Jer 11:18-20; Ps 7:2-3, 9bc-12; Jn 7:40-53
Sunday:
Jer 31:31-34; Ps 51:3-4, 12-15; Heb 5:7-9; Jn 12:20-33 Alternate readings (Year A): Ez 37:12-14; Ps 130:1-8; Rom 8:8-11; Jn 11:1-45 [3-7, 17, 20-27, 33b-45
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
RAISED UP BY THE MESSIAH Last week, when Jesus referred to the destruction of the temple, the account from today’s first reading is what would have come to the minds of his listeners. But, as Jesus was speaking on a deeper level, so does today’s first reading. In the first paragraph we hear that Israel had, in effect, “fallen” already through its infidelity to the covenant. Lest we get too cozy, this account reminds us that God, though just, loving, and merciful, is capable of punishing sin when that sin is unrepentant. But we are also reminded that God, rich in mercy, anoints individuals to be vessels of salvation as well (in Hebrew, King Cyrus of Persia is called “messiah”). In the Gospel reading, we hear of another Messiah being “lifted up” for our salvation in one of the best-known passages from the New Testament. As Lent concludes and we enter Holy Week, we need to keep our gaze steadfast upon the cross of Christ, the Son of God who came into the world to raise us who had
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Fourth Sunday of Lent
March 15, 2015
† MASS INTENTIONS † 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) Father J. Mungal by Friend MONDAY - MARCH 16 7:00 A.M. Gaglione Family by Joseph and Margaret Gaglione 8:30 A.M. +Maryanne Letourneau by Friends TUESDAY - MARCH 17 - ST. PATRICK, BISHOP 7:00 A.M. 8:30 A.M. +Roger Urbanski by Sandy, John and Mel Urbanski WEDNESDAY - MARCH 18 - ST. CYRIL OF JERUSALEM, BISHOP 7:00 A.M. 8:30 A.M. +Maria Sara Pinto by Family THURSDAY - MARCH 19 - ST. JOSEPH, SPOUSE OF THE BLESSED VIRGIN MARY 7:00 A.M. 8:30 A.M. +Ryan Baker by Friends FRIDAY - MARCH 20 7:00 A.M. 8:30 A.M. +Maria Sara Pinto by Family 6:30 P.M. +David Colon Alvarez by Glenny Victoria SATURDAY - MARCH 21 8:30 A.M. (SI) Postulants of the Dominican Sisters of St. Cecilia 4:30 P.M. +Aaron Doty by Bussey Family SUNDAY - MARCH 22 - FIFTH SUNDAY OF LENT 7:30 A.M. +Gloria Gehling by ICCW 9:00 A.M. +Thelma Schmidt by S. Slowey and M. Stitt 10:30 A.M. +Maria Teresa Cándido by Marta Amaya 12:00 P.M. +John A. Anderson by Club Ibérico Español 1:30 P.M. +Alfredo Eastman by Family 4:30 P.M. PEOPLE OF INCARNATION
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 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 Thomas Varghese Ines Velazquez William Vitto Nina Wagner Jerry Wegman Sandy Werner Gabriella Winters Helen Wood Amy Workman Lupita Nuria Elena
PV2 Chad Michael Burgess PV2 Angelique Burgess SGT Damian Patrick Bumm LTC Col Sean D. Smith, Kuwait MAJ Robert R. Torres, Africa
Thank You, Buds Blooms & Beyond for your donation of flower arrangements for our church and chapel. 11234 W. Hillsborough Ave. Tampa, FL 33635 (813)818-9600 (800)531-2837 www.budsbloomsandbeyond.com
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Church of the Incarnation Director of Faith Formation & R.C.I.A.
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FAITH FORMATION NEWS
Carmen Cayon ccayon@icctampa.org Grades Pk-12 Sacrament Preparation & Youth Ministry Philomena Johnson pjohnson@icctampa.org Young Adult Ministry Fr. Philip Clement fclement@icctampa.org
"Proeliatores Dei" is our parish's young adult group. Young adult parishioners ages 18-28 are welcome to join us every Thursday night from 7:30 - 9:00 in the Lion's Lair for faith, fun, and fraternity. For more information, please go to our website: www.thewarriorsofgod.org or call Fr. Philip at the church office (813-885-7861). We hope to see you there!
FAITH FORMATION NEWS!! 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. 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.
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.
Pope Francis tweet of the week. Congratulations to Armando Leon, Vice-Consul of Panama! Winner of the 50/50 Valentine Gala raffle.
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Fourth Sunday of Lent
March 15, 2015
I N C A R N AT I O N C AT H O L I C S C H O O L 11 Webb Road Tampa, FL 33615 www.icstampa.org
Phone: 813.884.4502 Fax: 813.885.3734 E-mail: icsmmood@icstampa.org
Fourth Sunday of Lent Saying, Doing, or Being?
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. Paul tells us in his letter to the Ephesians that we are saved through grace: God’s actions of sending his Son to die for us, and raising Jesus from the dead show the love God has for us. It comes entirely from God. We are saved by our faith in Jesus, but even that faith comes from God. So when Paul says that no one can boast about being saved, he means that we can’t add up our good deeds like reward points for heaven. He also means that we can’t brag about our faith because we can recite the creed or answer an altar call. So if being saved is not a matter of saying the right things, or doing good deeds, what is it? The answer comes from the gospel. Jesus tells us that he will be lifted up, or crucified, so that we can believe in him and have eternal life. Notice he doesn’t give a list of facts about God that we are required to believe. When we “believe in” someone, we put our love and trust in that person. We want to be with that person as much as we can. We know that we are loved and so respond by giving love. Our response of love is not just a happy feeling. It inspires us to stop being selfish and start noticing that others need our help. Jesus describes it as living in the light: we are not ashamed to help someone, forgive someone, or comfort someone. While we do not force our faith on others, we don’t hide it either. Our life is in the light, open to anyone who wants to see what God has done for us. That brings us back to the question about salvation: it is not something we do or say. It is what God does for us. Our response of faith is also his gift. So when we recognize all that God has done for us and believe in his Son Jesus, the Spirit will guide us to live that faith and share it with others. Tom Schmidt, Copyright © J. S. Paluch Co.
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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 THAT MAN IS YOU - Michael Rivera - 598-0972 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 Closed Meetings - Wednesday, 7 pm St. Patrick's Room
GOD UPHOLDS ME I take for my sureties: The power of God to guide me, the might of God to uphold me, the wisdom of God to teach me, the eye of God to watch over me, the ear of God to hear me, the word of God to give me speech, the hand of God to protect me, the way of God to go before me, the shield of God to shelter me. —St. Patrick
EMAUS DAMAS - Luz Dary Domínguez - 813-408-0207. Miércoles de por medio 7pm. EMAUS HOMBRES - Stevenson Quirindongo
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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. 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 MONAGUILLOS - Doris Quirindongo - 843-6654 RETIROS VIÑA DE RAQUEL - Grace Leiva - 813-479-5465 UJIERES - José Guaba - 504-5538
Fourth Sunday of Lent
March 15, 2015 “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, in those who suffer from unjust laws, and in those who need pastoral care and humanitarian assistance across the globe. Through your support with today’s Collection, you help Jesus in disguise. Please be generous.
LENTEN DINNER ONLY TWO FRIDAYS LEFT! March 20 & 27
EAT-IN OR TAKE-OUT 4:30PM TO 7:30PM ST. MICHAEL’S HALL
MENU SELECTION INCLUDES: Bread, dessert and a choice of two of the following: French Fries, Cole Slaw, Macaroni & Cheese or Yellow Rice/Black Beans. Seafood Combo - $7.50 Shrimp Dinner - $6.50 Flounder Filet Dinner - $6.50 Child’s Plate (12 & under) - $4.50 SPONSORED BY INCARNATION COUNCIL OF CATHOLIC WOMEN
On Easter Sunday we will be offering Masses for all those mentioned in the spiritual bouquets. Envelopes are available in the church foyer. Write down the names of those you wish to remember at Easter on the envelope and place it in the collection basket. Mass cards are available at the Religious Articles Store before and after Sunday Masses and at the Parish Office during the week.
MEMORIAL OPPORTUNITY
The parish is in need of a new baptismal set used to hold the Oil of Catechumens and the Oil of Chrism in baptismal ceremonies. The beautiful set we'd like to purchase is antique silver plated and includes two glass-lined cruets for the oil, as well as a tray and baptismal shell. We are again offering a wonderful memorial opportunity for you to make a donation in full or in part toward the purchase price of this item. The purchase price is $1300, which is an investment in an exquisite piece that should last for many, many years. Should you decide to make a donation, memorial certificates will be issued for the family or friend in whose memory your gift is given. If you are interested in making a donation, please call Irene in the church office.
UPCOMING EVENTS STATIONS OF THE CROSS Fridays of Lent 5:45pm - Spanish 7:30pm - English CONFESSIONS Saturdays - 2:30pm - 3:30pm INCARNATION PENANCE SERVICE March 23 at 7:00pm PALM SUNDAY March 29 SEDER MEAL March 30 CRISM MASS March 31 - 11:30am Cathedral of St. Jude HOLY WEEK March 30 through April 3 EASTER SUNDAY April 5th |7
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KC Regional Basketball Free Throw Contest Students from IncarnaƟon School placed very well in the Regional free throw compeƟƟon held on Saturday, February 28th at St. Petersburg Catholic High School. Considering the high caliber compeƟƟon included parƟcipants who made up to 24 of 25 free throws, IncarnaƟon's District Champions had a strong showing with one First Place, one Second Place and four Third Place finishers. We wish Maddie Maroney the very best at the State contest in Haines City! Photo: Front Row: Keyarra Henderson (3rd Place, Age 12), Maddie Maroney (1st Place, Age 11), Valerie Lamarre (2nd Place, Age 13). Back Row: Michael Contreras (Age 12), Avery Altamirano (3rd Place, Age 11), Jarred Arnold (3rd Place, Age 13), Steven Sargeant (3rd Place, Age 14). Not pictured - Kaela Kramer.
Lector Training Thursday, March 19, 2015 7 PM - 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.
On Tuesday, March 31, 2015 at 11:30 a.m. Bishop Robert N. Lynch will preside at the Chrism Mass at the Cathedral of St. Jude, 5815 Fifth Avenue North, St. Petersburg. During this Mass the priests of the diocese along with Bishop Lynch will renew their commitment to priestly service. This is also the Mass where the Oil of the Sick and the Oil of the Catechumens are blessed and the Sacred Chrism is consecrated. These oils are used throughout the year in our parish when our community celebrates the sacraments. The faithful are invited to participate in this wonderful diocesan celebration. By virtue of your baptism you share in the priesthood of Christ. The Chrism Mass is an opportunity for you to experience a renewal and recommitment to God and the Church. Please join us. 8|
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Cuarto Domingo de Cuaresma 15 de marzo de 2015 Dios no envió a su Hijo para condenar al mundo, sino para que el mundo se salvara por él. — Juan 3:17
Domingo 15 de Marzo de 2015. Reflexionando la Palabra de Dios Dios quiere que todos los hombres se salven, pero es necesario que cada uno de nosotros de signos evidentes de querer aceptar la salvación ofrecida, puesto que Dios no nos salvaría sin nuestra libre aceptación y colaboración; de lo contrario, sería una salvación impuesta: Tanto amó Dios al mundo que entregó a su
Hijo único para que no perezca ninguno de los que creen en Él, sino que tengan vida eterna. Así, llegamos a un punto que nos cuesta mucho entender. Estamos acostumbrados al intercambio entre nosotros, de forma que nada recibimos ni damos de balde. Todo lo tenemos que ganar o merecer. Por ello nos cuesta creer que Dios nos quiera salvar por la fe en Jesucristo, que la salvación sea un don gratuito, y pensamos que la hemos de ganar y merecer a pulso. Recordemos aquellas palabras de San Pablo: Ustedes ha sido salvados por la gracia y mediante la fe. Y esto no se
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Para pensarlo ¿Qué significa creer en Jesús? Los cristianos no somos un club de masoquistas, ni mucho menos, somos quienes hemos descubierto que toda vida tiene una dimensión que no podemos evitar ni ignorar. El sufrimiento hoy tiene multitud de caras. Sólo Jesús es quien es capaz de descubrirnos la hondura de lo que nos duele para sanarnos.
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Creer no es saber cosas sobre la fe. Creer no es condenar a los otros. Creer no es pensar que por cumplir unos ritos ya nuestro corazón está lleno de Dios.
Creer en Jesús tiene tres aspectos fundamentales: 1. Creer en el Dios que nos revela Jesús. El Dios que nos revela Jesús es un Padre bueno que ama al mundo. 2. Creer que Jesús es el Hijo de Dios. No sólo se interesa y ama al mundo sino que envía a su propio y único Hijo. 3. Creer que debemos seguirle. Tener los propios criterios y actitudes de Jesús. Hacer todo lo que Él nos dice para llegar a la salvación.
debe a ustedes mismos, sino que es un don de Dios; y tampoco se debe a las obras, para que nadie pueda presumir.
Las preguntas que algunos se hacen son éstas: ¿Nos basta creer y podemos hacer lo que nos venga en gana? ¿No hace falta que nos desvivamos y esforcemos para obrar el bien? La respuesta es tan sencilla como evidente: si creemos de verdad, la fe transforma nuestra vida, nos cambia totalmente. Renovado el árbol, son nuevos los frutos que aquél produce. Si nuestra fe es verdadera, amamos a Dios espontáneamente, le admiramos, le adoramos y nos ponemos de buena gana a cumplir su voluntad. Si amamos a Dios, tratamos con justicia, verdad y amor a nuestros semejantes y respetamos a todas las criaturas de la tierra, porque todo es obra amada de Dios. Dicho con palabras de San Pablo:
Pues somos hechura de Dios, creados por medio de Cristo Jesús, para hacer el bien que Dios ha dispuesto que hagamos.
En el justo, por tanto, coinciden las dos cosas: la fe y las buenas obras, aunque lo que salva no son las buenas obras, sino la fe, en atención a la cual, la justificación y la salvación nos son dadas gratuitamente. Cuando nos faltan de manera evidente y constante las buenas obras, lo que verdaderamente nos falta en el fondo del corazón, es la auténtica fe en Jesucristo. P. Jairo 9|
“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 nuestros hermanos y hermanas más pobres. La Catholic Relief Services Collection sirve a Jesús en las víctimas del tráfico humano, en aquellos que sufren por leyes injustas y en los que necesitan cuidado pastoral y ayuda humanitaria alrededor del mundo. Al contribuir a la Colecta de hoy, ustedes van a ayudar a Jesús con otro rostro. Por favor, sean generosos.
Por favor recuerda comprar hoy tus ricas empanadas en el Salón San Miguel.
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PROYECTO DE CUARESMA
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: 2 Sm 7:4-5a, 12-14a, 16; Sal 89 (88):2-5, 27, 29; Rm 4:13:16-18, 22; Mt 1:16, 18-21, 24a o Lc 2:41-51a 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: Jer 31:31-34; Sal 51 (50):3-4, 12-15; Heb 5:7-9; Jn 12:20-33, 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] El martes 31 de marzo de 2015 a las 11:30am el obispo Lynch celebrará la Misa Crismal en la Catedral de St. Jude the Aspostle, 5815 Fifth Avenue North, en St. Petersburg. Durante esta misa los sacerdotes de la diócesis junto al obispo Lynch renovarán su compromiso de servicio sacerdotal. Durante esta misa se bendecirán los Óleos para los Enfermos y los Óleos Catecúmenos, el Santo Óleo Crismal será consagrado. Todos los fieles están invitados a participar de esta hermosa celebración diocesana. La misa Crismal es una oportunidad más para renovarnos y comprometernos una vez más a Dios y a la iglesia. Los invitamos a que participen con nosotros.
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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.