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Church of the Incarnation PARISH OFFICE
813-885-7861
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 Very 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 / Bulletin Editor - Irene Martinez imartinez@icctampa.org Receptionist/ Asst 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
SEEING THROUGH Today's readings invite us to look more deeply, to catch a glimpse of Divine Reality hidden within the “stuff” of life. God challenged the elderly Abram and his wife to leave home for a land that God would show them. Their eyes would see the land, but only God could “show” it as a divine gift. Paul reminded Timothy that God’s grace had always been available, but in Jesus Christ was made “manifest.” Jesus called Peter, James, and John up the mountain and was “transfigured” for a moment, the radiance of God shining through. Then, just as abruptly, the three looked up . . . and saw only Jesus. During Lent we’re invited to “see through” to God’s presence in the stuff of life: prowling the supermarket, waiting in traffic, arguing with the kids, cleaning the bathtub. We wouldn’t really have to “do” anything, if we could only glimpse divine love supporting us, holding us together. Copyright © J. S. Paluch Co.
Faith Formation Apprentice - Meg Kanatzar mkanatzar@icctampa.org
MASS SCHEDULE Monday through Friday: 7am & 8:30am Saturday: 8:30 am & 4:30pm (Vigil) Sunday: 7:30am, 9:00am, 10:30am (signed), & 12pm MISAS EN ESPAÑOL: Cada domingo a la 1:30pm Cada viernes a las 6:30 pm LATIN MASS: Sundays at 4:30pm CONFESSIONS: Saturdays - 2:30 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 ADORATION 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 5:30pm2| 6:30pm en la capilla
READINGS FOR THE WEEK Monday: Dn 9:4b-10; Ps 79:8, 9, 11, 13; Lk 6:36-38 Tuesday: Is 1:10, 16-20; Ps 50:8-9, 16bc-17, 21, 23; Mt 23:1-12 Wednesday: 2 Sm 7:4-5a, 12-14a, 16; Ps 89:2-5, 27, 29; Mt 1:16, 18-21, 24a or Lk 2:41-51a Thursday: Jer 17:5-10; Ps 1:1-4, 6; Lk 16:19-31 Friday: Gn 37:3-4, 12-13a; 17b-28a; Ps 105:16-21; Mt 21:33-43, 45-46 Saturday: Mi 7:14-15, 18-20; Ps 103:1-4, 9-12; Lk 15:1-3, 11-32 Sunday: Ex 17:3-7; Ps 95:1-2, 6-9; Rom 5:1-2, 5-8; Jn 4:5-42 [5-15, 19b-26, 39a, 40-42] THE EXTRA EFFORT As Saint Paul emphasizes in today’s second reading, we are all called to a holy life. God gives us a great gift every year with the season of Lent: an opportunity once again to more
closely imitate Jesus, the perfect example of holy living. We may think that Lent is only about fasting from food or abstaining from meat, but it should be so much more. The Church advocates our frequent participation in the Mass, as well as our prayers for peace and for vocations to the priesthood and religious life. We are also encouraged to give personal service to those in need, including the aged and the sick. And last but not least, we are invited to practice some form of voluntary self-denial, which is giving up something we really want, rather than something we’ll never miss. The particular practices we choose to adopt during Lent may vary widely according to our age, capabilities, and lifestyle. The only thing we cannot do is avoid Lent altogether. This would separate us from God and the community of faith, and seriously call our discipleship into question. If we have been practicing stewardship all along, the extra efforts we make in Lent are simply a natural extension of what we have already been doing. These additional practices and penances deepen our awareness of how much we receive daily from the hands of an all-loving God. By shifting our attention away from our own wants and needs we have more time to offer our abilities and resources to God, to God’s church, and to the world in which we live. Lent is truly a time to count our blessings—each and every one—and to ask God to conform our hearts even more to the divine will. Copyright © 2010, World Library Publications. All rights reserved. Q. Why do we say that there are forty days of Lent? When you count all the days from Ash Wednesday through Holy Saturday, there are 46. A. It might be more accurate to say that there is the "forty day fast within Lent." Historically, Lent has varied from a week to three weeks to the present configuration of 46 days. The forty day fast, however, has been more stable. The Sundays of Lent are certainly part of the Time of Lent, but they are not prescribed days of fast and abstinence. www.usccb.org
Second Sunday of Lent
March 16, 2014
† Mass Intentions † SUNDAY - MARCH 16 - SECOND SUNDAY OF LENT 7:30 A.M. +Sharon Preston by Elizabeth Warren 9:00 A.M. +Bill Bednar by Tim Bednar 10:30 A.M. +Glen Hall by Son Craig 12:00 P.M. (SI) Prayer Box Intentions by Our Lady of Mercy Group 1:30 P.M. PEOPLE OF INCARNATION 4:30 P.M. +Barrett Townsend by Rita and John Knipper MONDAY - MARCH 17 - ST. PATRICK, BISHOP 7:00 A.M. +Apolinaria Ordinario by Family 8:30 A.M. +Santiago Michael by Jasmine Santiago TUESDAY - MARCH 18 - ST. CYRIL OF JERUSALEM, BISHOP 7:00 A.M. +Tommy Noetzel by Aunt Sira 8:30 A.M. +Roger Urbanski by Sandy Urbanski WEDNESDAY - MARCH 19 - ST. JOSEPH, SPOUSE OF THE BLESSED VIRGIN MARY 7:00 A.M. +Onvina Lima by Joaquin and George 8:30 A.M. +Ryan Baker by ICS Faculty and Staff THURSDAY - MARCH 20 7:00 A.M. +Maria Mancos Giron by Carla Rodriguez 8:30 A.M. +Hector Luis Rodriguez by Carmen and Maria FRIDAY - MARCH 21 7:00 A.M. +Sergio Abrenica by Family 8:30 A.M. +Deacon John Sierra by Maria Barrios and Family 6:30 P.M. +Jocelyn Rodriguez by Mother-in-law SATURDAY - MARCH 22 8:30 A.M. +Maria and +Joaquin Candido by Daughter 4:30 P.M. +Frank King by Family SUNDAY - MARCH 23 - THIRD SUNDAY OF LENT 7:30 A.M. +Brian Bednar by Tim Bednar 9:00 A.M. +Ray Pomponio by Doris Bickel 10:30 A.M. PEOPLE OF INCARNATION 12:00 P.M. +Ximena Rodriguez Rueda by Parents 1:30 P.M. +Alfredo Eastman by Mother and Family 4:30 P.M. +Beverly Sloan by Mary Meza
SACRIFICIAL GIFTS OF TREASURE OFFERTORY (First Collection) is used solely for the operation and maintenance of the parish. Weekly Target ..................................................$23,000.00 03/09/2014 Offertory Donations .....................$18,609.00 Shortfall ............................................................$ 4,391.00 Tuition Assistance ............................................$ 1,047.00 Helping Hand ...................................................$ 171.00 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. 03/09/2014 Renovation Donations.................... $ 2,707.00
Please Pray for One Another If you would like to add a name, e-mail Silvia Rivera at: srivera@icctampa.org or call the parish office. Lord, hear our prayers for the sick listed below and for all those who are not listed, but are in need of our prayers: Jeannette Abrenica Isabel Acosta Bella Andrew Lucas Baker Maria Barrios Gisela Brandes Judith Brown Linda Casares Roxane Charles Michelle Chirino Nora Cortes Louis Crapsi Leslie D’ Elia Enid Diaz Jack and Lucy Dietz Jan Douglas Edward Drost Manuel Duran Shannon Elver Aurora Esparza Deborah Fisher Harry Folk Rose Ann Froberg Agustina Galan William Gareau Joe Giangiacomo Sal Giordano Manuel Gonzalez
Michael Griffin Nancy Gwinn Robert Hasty Joane Hellenbrand Richard J. Hernandez Jim Horn Don Hughes June Jebson Peter Jebson Mimi Kuhla Dale Levi Tom Lom Antonio Mabini Matthew McClane, Sr.
Joann McCullough Gabriel McPfimel Marie Mendez Cam Metcalf Sandy Moley John Nevadomski Noah Nero Lisa Paige Sandy Palermo Bob Patterson JR Pearce Germaine Pempsell Kim Perez Mary Perkinson
Tom Phillips Tom Price Bernard Rafferty, Sr. Donna Ridgeway Irvin Rivera, Jr. Rose Ann Robert Dewey Roberts Isaias Rodriguez Lydia Santiago Dawn Seifert Jerry Shively Kody Sir Dianna Slowey Thomas
Adriana Smith Bill and Angie Spink Adam Sprouse Shirley Sullivan Jaime Torres Philip Traina Ines Velazquez William Vitto Rose Vrabel Brett Wallick Jerry Wegman Margaret Witonski Nick Wolf Amy Workman
Sergio Pages, Jr. PV2 Chad Michael Burgess PV2 Angelique Burgess Ryan Wegman SGT Damian Patrick Bumm SSG Michael Haley PFC Timothy Haley Lt. Col Gregory Palmer, Afghanistan Cormac Lomasney, Afghanistan Brian McPhillips, Afghanistan Esteban Gonzalez, Afghanistan
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.
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813-885-7861
FAITH FORMATION NEWS
Director of Faith Formation & R.C.I.A. Carmen Cayon ccayon@icctampa.org Grades Pk-12 Sacrament Preparation & Youth Ministry
ATTENTION CONFIRMATION PARENTS
CONFIRMATION RETREAT IS SATURDAY, MARCH 22ND. REGISTRATION IS AT 9:00AM IN ST. MICHAEL’S HALL. PLEASE BE ON TIME. WE ARE ASKING ALL PARENTS TO BE IN THE CHURCH AT 4:00 PM AS PART OF THE RETREAT.
WORKSHOP 1 IS WEDNESDAY, MARCH 26TH 7-8:30PM IN THE CHURCH.
Philomena Johnson pjohnson@icctampa.org Faith Formation Apprentice Meg Kanatzar mkanatzar@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!
RICE BOWLS Rice Bowls went home on Sunday, March 2nd. Money collected will support the children of Cristo Rey Catholic School in the Dominican Republic. Please have your child earn the money by doing chores or as a sacrificial giving. Rice Bowls are due back Sunday, April 13th. Thank you!
YOUTH MINISTRY Youth in grades 8 - 12 are invited to come to our Youth Gatherings on Wednesdays from 7 - 9pm in St. John’s Room. Bring a friend!
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PLEASE HELP OUR YOUNG ADULT GROUP RAISE MONEY FOR THEIR RETREAT!
They will be raffling this beautiful icon of the Holy Family. Each ticket is $5. Take a chance at winning this beautiful icon of the Holy Family for your home. Tickets are available at the Religious Articles Store after mass on Sundays and at the parish office during the week. The drawing will be April 1st.
Second Sunday of Lent
March 16, 2014
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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
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.
BIBLE STUDY - Carmen Cayon - 885-7861 CARNIVAL - Paul /Norma Hunter - 854-1171 COLUMBIETTES - Suzanne Perry-Casler - 610-6456 or suzanneperrycasler@verizon.net 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 Diane Fitzpatrick - 813-926-4921 - Tdianefitz@aol.com 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 4th Degree Assembly 2984 Harry - 813-765-5725 - meets every 3rd Monday at 7:30 PM KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS - Dave Shively
813-525-5839
LIFE MINISTRY - Teresa Trubilla - 841-6563 - Trubilla@mac.com
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.
MUSIC MINISTRY - Alex Groppe - agroppe@icctampa.org Tuesday Rehearsals, 7 - 9pm in the Church Music Room PRAYER SHAWL GROUP - Silvia Rivera - 885-7861 2nd Tuesday, 7pm in Faith Formation Office RELIGIOUS ARTICLES STORE - Connie Hennessey - 884-8326 SPECIAL EDUCATION - Mary Thomson - 884-8040 STEWARDSHIP - Tim Madden - 831-9770 tmmadden@tampabay.rr.com THAT MAN IS YOU - Michael Rivera - 598-0972 Tuesdays at 5:15am in St. Francis Rm 12 STEP MEETINGS - Mary at 813-884-7171 Men's Closed Meetings - Tuesday, 7 pm St. Patrick's Room Closed Meetings - Wednesday, 7 pm St. Patrick's Room Al-Anon Closed Meetings - Wednesday, 7 pm St. Francis Room 2
RELIGIOUS ARTICLES STORE NEWLY RENOVATED! Check out
COMITÉ PASTORAL HISPANO - Padre Jairo - 885-7861 fatehortua@icctampa.org Se reúne el tercer jueves de cada mes CORO HISPANO - David Funes - dfunes@icctampa.org miércoles a las 7:00pm y los domingos a las 12:00 pm EMAUS DAMAS - Liliana Astete 646-339-4286 y Doris Quirindongo (813) 843-6654. Miércoles de por medio 7pm. EMAUS HOMBRES - Stevenson Quirindongo
ESCUELA DE EVANGELIZACION JUAN PABLO II Maria 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 Sanchez - 850-4526. Viernes, 7:30pm, salón St. Francis 1.
our newly renovated Religious Arti-
GRUPO DE ORACION - Maria Rodriguez al 813-926-6436 . Martes 7:30pm, salón St. Michael.
cles Store. Located at the main en-
LECTORES - Alan Aguilar- 315-0928
trance of the church, on the left
LEGION DE MARIA - Brunilda Reyes - 813 841 5366. Sábado 9:30am, salón St. Francis.
hand side. Open before and after the weekend Masses. MANY NEW ITEMS! Need information? Call Connie 813.884.8326
MINISTROS DE EUCARISTIA - Tito Bello - 516-2619 MONAGUILLOS - Doris Quirindongo - 843-6654 UJIERES - José Guaba - 504-5538
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813-817-9321
Second Sunday of Lent
March 16, 2014
Cristo Rey Parochial School is part of the Cristo Rey del Universo Parish, at Jima Arriba, Province of La Vega, in the Dominican Republic. The school was created in 1999 with the purpose of providing a sound education within the principles of our Church as Mater at Magistra, based on the gospel. There are public schools at Jima Abajo; however parents prefer to enroll their children in our institution because it provides not only a sound education according to established curriculum, but based on the doctrine and principles of our Catholic Church. We currently have 181 students enrolled, from prefirst to eighth grades; the monthly fee charged per student is RD$ 700.00, the equivalent of US$23.00; this fee only covers very basic needs. Many parents are late making payments and others are not even able to pay all the time. The most important element here is the faith formation, and we try hard not to remove a child because of the economic situation of his/her parents. We appreciate your generosity and continue to pray for your well-being and that of your families. Fr. JosĂŠ Luis Rosario (pictured on the right)
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Church of the Incarnation
TO ALL PARISHIONERS AND FRIENDS WHO ATTENDED THE ST. PATRICK’S DINNER/DANCE
813-885-7861
LENTEN DINNER THIS FRIDAY MENU SELECTION FISH, SHRIMP, SIDES, DESSERTS, DRINKS
PRICE: FROM $4.50 TO $7.00 THE COMMITTEE WANTS TO SAY
THANK YOU For your support
EAT-IN OR TAKE-OUT 4:30PM - 7:00PM SAINT MICHAEL HALL SPONSORED BY INCARNATION COUNCIL OF CATHOLIC WOMEN
2014 CARNIVAL
THE LIGHT IS ON FOR YOU On Thursday, March 27, 2014, 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. The brochure “A Short Guide to the Sacrament of Reconciliation” is available in English and Spanish to read and download at www.dosp.org.
THRIFT STORE It’s that time again. Visit St. Michael’s Hall & start your spring cleaning now! Please set aside all your items you wish to donate to the CARNIVAL THRIFT STORE! VOLUNTEER WORKERS NEEDED! SERVICE HOURS AVAILABLE
Call Jim/Sandy Cacacie -- 881-1891 or 298-8407
*** THRIFT STORE DATES AND TIMES **** April 2nd – Wednesday: Drop Off Goods – 8am to 7pm Retail Store Hours -- CLOSED
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. The intentions could be for your spouse, your children, siblings or anyone who has had a great enlightening effect on your life. Mass cards are available at the Religious Articles Store before and after Sunday Masses and at the Parish Office during the week.
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April 3rd – Thursday: April 4th – Friday:
Drop Off Goods – 9am to 9pm Retail Store Hours - NOON to 9pm
Drop Off Goods – 9am to 9pm Retail Store Hours -- 9am to 9pm
April 5th – Saturday: Drop Off Goods – 9am to NOON Retail Store Hours -- 9am to 9pm
April 6th – Sunday: NOT ACCEPTING ANY DONATIONS Retail Store Hours -- 8:30am to 3:00pm ITEMS NEEDED: Clothes (clean & mended), Toys, Shoes, CD’S, Videos, Dishes, Book, Linens, Old Decorations (any season) Furniture, Jewelry …..Small Working Appliances & Electronics
****NO MATTRESSES**** **NO PICK-UP OR DELIVERY*** Tax Deduction Forms will be available**
Segundo Domingo de Cuaresma 16 de marzo de 2014 Cristo Jesús . . . destruyó la muerte y ha hecho brillar la luz de la vida y de la inmortalidad, por medio del Evangelio. — 2 Timoteo 1:10b Domingo 16 de Marzo de 2014. Segundo domingo de Cuaresma Reflexionando la Palabra de Dios Creer es hacer camino, es lanzarse a la aventura, apoyándose en la Palabra y la Fuerza de Dios. Tener fe no es como tener un objeto, una cosa más, como cuando decimos que tenemos una casa, un carro. Tener fe es vivir la fe, es vivir de la fe. La fe no santifica nuestro conformismo, nuestra pasividad. La fe nos mueve a buscar y a construir un mundo más justo, más fraterno, dejando atrás el mundo viejo que entre todos hemos contribuido a llenarlo de injusticia, de sufrimientos, de desigualdades y de mentira. La fe nos lanza a buscar a Dios, el único Absoluto, sin pararnos a adorar a todos los ídolos que en el camino pretenden ser nuestros salvadores: el bienestar y el confort del consumo, la paz y la tranquilidad de conciencia obtenidas al precio de cerrar los ojos y de hacer callar las exigencias del evangelio, el cumplimiento rutinario de unas prácticas religiosas que tranquilizan nuestro espíritu sin transformar nuestra vida. Abrahán se puso en camino. ¿Estamos dispuestos nosotros a emprender, como él, esta aventura de la fe? ¿A tomar parte en la exigente tarea del Evangelio? ¿Queremos, de verdad, ser creyentes? Esta es la llamada que Dios nos hace hoy a todos nosotros. Cuanto llevamos dicho nos puede ayudar a entender mejor el evangelio de hoy. Todo él está por entero lleno de símbolos (la montaña, la luz, la nube, las figuras de Moisés y de Elías, la voz) que nos quieren indicar que aquellos hombres, Pedro, Santiago y Juan, captaron la profundidad de la persona de Jesús. Vieron el misterio de su vida. Supieron descubrir la mano de Dios en la vida de aquel Jesús de que había compartido con ellos el pan y la mesa, que con ellos recorría los caminos de Palestina, haciendo el bien y anunciando a todos el Reino de Dios. Supieron ver que aquél era el Hijo de Dios y que, por tanto, él, y sólo Él, pasaba a ser el centro, el norte y el sentido de sus vidas. Que había que escucharlo. Creyeron en Él. Aquella experiencia de los apóstoles es también la nuestra, la de todo creyente. En el origen de la fe siempre hay una Transfiguración: un momento en el que, por un instante, la persona de Jesús nos deja entrever toda su plenitud y riqueza. Un momento en el que descubrimos que él es el camino, la verdad, la vida. Que es nuestro modelo y nuestra salvación. P. Jairo Para pensarlo Pecados a desenmascarar en Cuaresma Pecados los hay, y no escasean. Algunos son muy conocidos. Otros, en cambio, están por desenmascarar. Por ejemplo, y sirva esta lista de guía para un examen de conciencia: Saber perfectamente lo que deben hacer los demás, sin plantearte lo que tú debes hacer. Pensar que lo más importante del mundo eres tú mismo. Estar seguro de que si todo va mal es porque no te consultan. Creer que personas que estén en la verdad somos pocas. Pasar años y años preguntándose angustiosamente: ¿qué puedo hacer yo? Tener muy claro que la culpa siempre es del otro. Considerar que quien necesita el cambio y la conversión son los demás, no tú mismo. Estar encerrado en la propia verdad, en vez de buscarla con los otros.
El jueves, 27 de marzo, 2014 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.
Recuerde en la Misa del domingo de Pascua de Resurrección a sus seres queridos–tanto los que están junto a ustedes como los que ya fallecieron. Escriba sus nombres en el sobre y deposítelo en la cesta de la colecta. Cualquier donación será gratamente aceptada. Estos sobres están en la entrada de la iglesia y en los bancos. También están disponibles en la Oficina Parroquial durante la semana.
Reunión de Comité Pastoral Hispano Este jueves 20 de marzo a las 7:00PM en la Casa de Conferencias tendremos nuestra reunión mensual del Comité Pastoral Hispano. Corresponde a cada uno de los líderes de los diferentes ministerios y grupos de nuestra comunidad estar presentes, o delegar a un representante para esta reunión, que es de carácter importante. Los esperamos.
Pescado Frito 21 y 28 de marzo, 2014 Las Damas Católicas de Incarnation (ICCW), están muy felices de traerles nuevamente, este año, el “pescado frito” durante la Cuaresma. Traiga a toda su familia. Salón St. Michael - Horario: 4:30pm - 7:00pm
PRIMAVERA Podrán cortar todas las flores, pero no podrán detener la primavera. —Pablo Neruda |9
16 de marzo de 2014 TRADICIONES DE NUESTRA FE Muchos católicos aprovechan el tiempo de Cuaresma para confesarse. El sacramento de Reconciliación tiene una historia un poco complicada, pues ha sufrido muchos cambios con el transcurrir de los siglos. Al principio, la penitencia sólo se celebraba una sola vez en la vida de un cristiano y era necesaria en caso de pecado grave, como lo era la apostasía, el adulterio y el asesinato. El penitente tenía que hacer una confesión en público, frente al obispo y la comunidad entera. La penitencia consistía de un ayuno severo y vestir una indumentaria especial que lo distinguía. Esta penitencia podía durar semanas, y a veces, meses. Durante este tiempo, el penitente no podía estar presente en la mesa de la Eucaristía hasta que el obispo le diera la bendición de reconciliación, la cual, a menudo, se llevaba a cabo el Jueves Santo. Con el paso del tiempo, los cristianos se dieron cuenta de la necesidad de celebrar el sacramento de la Reconciliación con más frecuencia y por otras clases de pecado. Algún tiempo después, esta práctica cayó en el desuso y fue sustituida por la confesión privada, la cual se originó entre los monjes irlandeses. Después, esta práctica fue aceptada por toda la Iglesia. De esta manera es que nació el sacramento de la reconciliación que conocemos hoy. Actualmente, a pesar de que la Iglesia dice que no es necesario acercarse al confesionario antes de recibir la Comunión, se nos exhorta a confesarnos por lo menos una vez al año, o lo antes posible después de haber cometido pecado grave. —Fray Gilberto Cavazos-Glz, OFM, Copyright © J. S. Paluch Co.
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LECTURAS DE LA SEMANA Lunes: Martes: Miércoles: Jueves: Viernes: Sábado: Domingo:
Dn 9:4b-10; Sal 79 (78):8, 9, 11, 13; Lc 6:36-38 Is 1:10, 16-20; Sal 50 (49):8-9, 16bc-17, 21, 23; Mt 23:1-12 2 Sm 7:4-5a, 12-14a, 16; Sal 89 (88):2-5, 27, 29; Mt 1:16, 18-21, 24a o Lc 2:41-51a Jer 17:5-10; Sal 1:1-4, 6; Lc 16:19-31 Gn 37:3-4, 12-13a; 17b-28a; Sal 105 (104):16-21; Mt 21:33-43, 45-46 Mi 7:14-15, 18-20; Sal 103 (102):1-4, 9-12; Lc 15:1-3, 11-32 Ex 17:3-7; Sal 95 (94):1-2, 6-9; Rom 5:1-2, 5-8; Jn 4:5-42 [5-15, 19b-26, 39a, 40-42]
El movimiento hispano ya se esta preparando para el Carnaval y necesitamos su cooperación. Estamos recibiendo donaciones para el Kiosko Hispano, sea de dinero, comida o su disponibilidad de tiempo para trabajar los días del Carnaval. Para más información comuníquese con: Ángel Cancio 813-263-7914, Juan & Lady de la Cruz 813-720-1153 o Stevenson Quirindongo 813-8179321. LA MAYOR CARGA Cargar resentimiento es la mayor carga que puedes echarte encima. —Anónimo