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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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
READINGS FOR THE WEEK Monday: Dn 13:1-9, 15-17, 19-30, 33-62 [41c-62]; Ps 23:1-6; Jn 8:1-11 Tuesday: Nm 21:4-9; Ps 102:2-3, 16-21; Jn 8:21-30 Wednesday: Is 7:10-14; 8:10; Ps 40:7-11; Heb 10:4-10; Lk 1:26-38
STAFF
Thursday: Gn 17:3-9; Ps 105:4-9: Jn 8:51-59
Parish Business Administrator - Paul Hunter phunter@icctampa.org
Friday: Jer 20:10-13; Ps 18:2-7; Jn 10:31-42
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),
Saturday: Ez 37:21-28; Jer 31:10, 11-13; Jn 11:45-56 Sunday: Mk 11:1-10 or Jn 12:12-16 (procession); Is 50:4-7; Ps 22:8-9, 17-20, 23-24; Phil 2:6-11; Mk 14:1 — 15:47 [15:1-39] TREASURES FROM OUR TRADITION As we approach Holy Week, the creative juices of the ancient church of Jerusalem begin to shape our journey. In old Jerusalem at this season of the year, the attempt was made to recall the events leading up to Christ’s passion. Those attempts were based not only on time, with celebrations of events as close to the day and hour as possible, but also on people’s best guesses as to the actual place of these events. Vast numbers of pilgrims flooded the city during the forty days of Lent, many of them catechumens in their last stages of preparation for initiation. The fourth-century Spanish nun Egeria wrote a delightfully detailed diary of her experience of this lively and aerobic liturgy, which involved hearty singing, strong preaching, and nimble processions across vast and arduous terrain. Much of this energy was lost over the centuries, with the procession of palms a noteworthy exception. Northern climates had to reinterpret this Jerusalem liturgy, using forsythia, willow, or olive branches, but to this day the entry into Holy Week by a community on the move accompanied by joyful song hearkens back to a venerable tradition. Egeria’s letters were rediscovered a little more than a hundred years ago, but they reveal a pattern of prayer: full, conscious, active participation, to which we have a right and a duty. —Rev. James Field, Copyright © J. S. Paluch Co.
& 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
THE NEW COVENANT When the prophet Jeremiah coined the term “new covenant” he was actually doing something quite radical. For the Jewish people, there was only one covenant, the one made between the Lord God and Israel through Moses at Mount Sinai. For Jeremiah to suggest that God would somehow supersede the covenant with a new one would have sounded audacious to Jewish ears. But in this way he is a predecessor of Jesus who, in the Gospel of John, is continually portrayed as superseding the past, establishing the reign of God in a new way. And in today’s Gospel passage, Jesus the “new covenant” speaks the language of his “new commandment” of love when he tells of the dying grain of wheat, and of our own need to die to self in order to be raised with Christ. As Lent ends and we prepare to enter into Holy Week, the dying grain of wheat serves as an excellent symbol of the kind of dying and self-sacrifice to which disciples are called, a symbol of that new covenant written deep within our hearts. Copyright © J. S. Paluch Co.
Fifth Sunday of Lent
March 22, 2015
† MASS INTENTIONS † 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 MONDAY - MARCH 23 - ST. TURIBIUS OF MOGROVEJO, BISHOP 7:00 A.M. 8:30 A.M. +Claire Francisque by Tina Reilly TUESDAY - MARCH 24 7:00 A.M. 8:30 A.M. +Ryan Baker by Family WEDNESDAY - MARCH 25 - THE ANNUNCIATION OF THE LORD 7:00 A.M. +Alba R. Cadavid de Martinez by Husband and Sons 8:30 A.M. +Jeannie Hessen by Mother THURSDAY - MARCH 26 7:00 A.M. +Michael Lahuskey, Sr. by Family 8:30 A.M. +Claire Francisque by Marie Driscoll FRIDAY - MARCH 27 7:00 A.M. +Daniel Miller by Michael Miller 8:30 A.M. 6:30 P.M. +Alba O’Campo by Daughters SATURDAY - MARCH 28 8:30 A.M. +Regina Rodriguez by Greciela Bourke 4:30 P.M. +Frank King by Family SUNDAY - MARCH 29 - PALM SUNDAY OF THE PASSION OF THE LORD 7:30 A.M. PEOPLE OF INCARNATION 9:00 A.M. (SI) George Schmidt 10:30 A.M. +Feliciano Hernandez by Brenda, Arline and Tedd 12:00 P.M. +Yolanta Korczynski by Kelly Family 1:30 P.M. +Dulce Maria Pina by Family 4:30 P.M. +Arthur O’Leary by Ed and Joy Niklas
SACRIFICIAL GIFTS OF TREASURE OFFERTORY (First Collection) is used solely for the operation and maintenance of the parish. Weekly Target ................................................. $21,000.00 03/08/2015 Offertory Donations ..................... $19,058.00 Shortfall……………………………………….$ 1,942.00 Tuition Assistance ........................................... $ 564.00 Dominican Parish….………………………….$ 227.00 Catholic Relief Services………………………$ 185.00 03/15/2015 Offertory Donations……………...$17,679.00 Shortfall……………………………………….$ 3,321.00 Helping Hand…………………………………..$ 161.00 Dominican Parish……………………………...$ 1,149.00 Catholic Relief Services……………………….$ 2,706.00 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. 03/08/2015 Renovation Donations .................... $ 2,002.00 03/15/2015 Renovation Donations…………….$ 1,811.00
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.
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 Don Hughes 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 Mary Santiago 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 Sarah Struck 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. 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
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FAITH FORMATION NEWS 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.
Thank you for your generous support of the Catholic Relief Services Collection. Through your generosity families will be reunited, valuable life skills will be taught to those seeking a better life, and many will have vital humanitarian needs met. Please visit www.usccb.org (search “Catholic Relief Services Collection”) to learn how your donations make a difference and help Jesus in disguise.
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Fifth Sunday of Lent
Congratulations to our parishioner, Kevin Yarnell, who will be Ordained as a Transitional Deacon on Saturday, April 18, 2015. The Ordination of the Diaconate ceremony will be at St. Joan of Arc Catholic Church, 370 S. W. 3rd Street, Boca Raton, FL. The ceremony will be celebrated by The Most Reverend Felipe J. Estevez, S.T.D, Bishop of St. Augustine. All are welcome to attend. For more information please contact Stan Schmidt at stanfordschmidt@hotmail.com.
March 22, 2015
The Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Department will be patrolling our parking lots on weekends during masses and ticketing vehicles that are illegally parked. In addition to that we will be putting warning notes on vehicles that are improperly parked on grass or not in a parking space at all. In the future your car will be towed at your expense. Please do not park in our Priests’ parking spaces, they are clearly marked for Priests. If you do your car will be towed at your expense.
Please be aware that March 20th was our last Lenten Dinner. Thank you for your support.
April 16-19, 2015 SOMETHING FOR EVERYONE IN YOUR FAMILY! For more information visit: www.springfunfest.com for all of your Carnival information including cost for Food, Ride and Wristband ticket vouchers. Contact Chairperson at 813-885-7861 or darnold@icctampa.org for more information on how you can help! |5
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 Closed Meetings - Wednesday, 7 pm St. Patrick's Room
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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 - Reina Borjas al 813-249-0986. Martes 7:30pm, salón St. Michael.
STORE HOURS: Saturday - 4:00pm - 5:30pm Sunday - 8:00am - 1:30pm
LECTORES - Marcela Marshall - 813-453-3227 - mmarsh23@aol.com LEGIÓN DE MARÍA - Priscilla Hatch - 813-600-0208 o Sila Richards 813-885-2322
Stop by and take a look at the new arrivals!
MONAGUILLOS - Doris Quirindongo - 843-6654
MINISTROS DE EUCARISTÍA - Tito Bello - 516-2619 RETIROS VIÑA DE RAQUEL - Grace Leiva - 813-479-5465 UJIERES - José Guaba - 504-5538
Fifth Sunday of Lent
March 22, 2015
PENANCE SERVICES
MEMORIAL OPPORTUNITY
All at 7:00pm Incarnation - March 23 Christ the King - March 24 St. Lawrence - March 25 St. Joseph - March 26
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.
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.
MASS VESTMENTS Some of our Mass vestments are over 20 years old and are in dire need of being replaced. We are pleased to bring you this memorial opportunity to donate the cost of a vestment in memory of a deceased family member or friend. We are currently replacing a four piece set of Easter vestments. In appreciation of your gift, we are offering a memorial certificate, as well as placing a memorial tag inside the vestment. If you are interested in memorializing one or more of these vestments, please contact Irene at the church office 813-885-7861.
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.
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RELIGIOUS ARTICLES SALE!
SUNDAY, APRIL 12, 2015 8:00 A.M.-3:30 P.M. FRONT OF CHURCH
PLEASE COME AND CELEBRATE A PASSOVER CELEBRATION IN ST. MICHAEL’S HALL
MONDAY, March 30th 6:30PM – 8:30PM
This meal is to help us know and celebrate a Seder meal just like our Jewish brothers and sisters celebrate. PLEASE BRING A COVERED DISH TO BE SHARED WITH ALL PRESENT AFTERWARDS. Don’t forget to bring a serving spoon if your dish requires one. Water, Coffee, Iced tea, and paper goods will be supplied by the Parish. A love offering will be collected during the evening to help cover the cost. 8|
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Quinto Domingo de Cuaresma 22 de marzo de 2015 Voy a poner mi ley en lo más profundo de su mente y voy a grabarla en sus corazones. Yo seré su Dios y ellos serán mi pueblo. — Jeremías 31:33
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Domingo 22 de Marzo de 2015. Reflexionando la Palabra de Dios
tencia, daremos el fruto deseado, realizaremos la paradoja de Jesús y del cristiano: morir para vivir.
Vamos llegando al final de este tiempo de oración, silencio y penitencia que aún hemos de aprovechar, en nuestro camino hacia la Pascua, para contemplar y celebrar en nuestra vida los misterios de la pasión, muerte y resurrección de Cristo. El profeta Jeremías nos dice que Dios va a realizar con su pueblo, con nosotros, una alianza nueva. A pesar de que hemos vivido en muchas ocasiones lejos de Él, que nos hemos apartado de sus caminos y le hemos dado la espalda, Él nos sigue buscando, nos sigue llamando, se olvida de nuestros pecados e infidelidades y nos ofrece su amor y su perdón, y sobre todo, su felicidad y salvación.
P. Jairo
A lo largo de esta Cuaresma hemos reflexionado ya sobre Cristo como la nueva alianza de Dios con los hombres. Y el evangelio de san Juan, de una forma más clara nos muestra cómo se realiza esa nueva alianza. “Si el grano de trigo no cae en tierra y muere, queda infecundo; pero si muere, da mucho fruto”. La muerte de Jesús en la cruz es el sello de la nueva alianza de Dios con nosotros. Jesús muere en la cruz, dando su vida para darnos vida a nosotros. La muerte de Cristo hace realidad la profecía de Jeremías: Dios se mete así, en el corazón del hombre. Nosotros, como cristianos, queremos seguir a Jesús, identificarnos con Él no sólo en su vida, sino también en su muerte. La muerte de Jesús es una muerte provechosa. Muriendo, nos da la vida y el fruto de salvación esperado. En verdad, tenemos que aprender a morir, poco a poco, día a día, a muchas cosas para vivir en plenitud. Porque saber morir es desterrar el egoísmo de nuestra vida y abrirla a la acción de Dios. Saber morir es olvidar las rencillas y peleas y construir la paz con nuestros gestos y palabras. Saber morir es perdonar las ofensas del hermano y crecer con un corazón nuevo. Saber morir es desterrar la amargura, la tristeza y la desesperanza de nuestro interior y dejar que nos invada el gozo y la esperanza. Saber morir es dejar nuestra vida alejada de Dios por el pecado y volver a encontrarnos con su perdón y su amor que siempre nos esperan. Saber morir es enterrar el egoísmo y dejar marchitar el orgullo; saber morir es ser constructor de paz y desterrar la guerra y la violencia; saber morir es tener capacidad de servir y destruir el poder de dominio; saber morir es amar a los hermanos y arrancar el odio y la enemistad; saber morir es sonreír a la adversidad y arrancar del corazón el pesimismo; saber morir es vivir en gracia y destruir el pecado; saber morir es dar la vida como Cristo en la cruz. Vivir esto es duro y difícil, porque no faltará el dolor y el sufrimiento, pero contamos con la ayuda y el aliento de la entrega de Jesús. Así, gastando y entregando poco a poco nuestra exis9|
Para orar con la Palabra de Dios Oración Bendito seas, Padre, porque, llegada su hora, Cristo fue el grano de trigo que, al morir, da fruto abundante, el sol que agoniza en la tarde y resucita en el alba, el ramo de olivo que supera al invierno inclemente la luz que vence la sombra, y el amor que derrota al odio. Créanos, Señor, un corazón nuevo para una alianza nueva, y renuévanos por dentro con la fuerza de tu Espíritu Santo, para que, convertidos en hijos de la luz, en hijos tuyos, vivamos tu ley de amor con un talante alegre y renovado. Así podrán los demás ver el rostro de Cristo reflejado en nosotros, y glorificar por siempre tu nombre de Padre.
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) 8504526.
AMOR Y MUERTE Infeliz es la muerte sin el amor del Salvador; infeliz es el amor sin la muerte del Salvador. —San Francisco de Sales
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LECTURAS DE LA SEMANA Lunes: Dn 13:1-9, 15-17, 19-30, 33-62 [41c-62]; Sal 23 (22):1-6; Jn 8:1-11 Martes: Nm 21:4-9; Sal 102 (101):2-3, 16-21; Jn 8:21-30 Miércoles: Is 7:10-14; 8:10; Sal 40 (39):7-11; Heb 10:4-10; Lc 1:26-38 Jueves: Gn 17:3-9; Sal 105 (104):4-9: Jn 8:51-59 Viernes: Jer 20:10-13; Sal 18 (17):2-7; Jn 10:31-42 Sábado: Ez 37:21-28; Jer 31:10, 11-13; Jn 11:45-56 Domingo: Mc 11:1-10 o Jn 12:12-16 (procesión); Is 50:4-7; Sal 22 (21):8-9, 17-20, 23-24; Fil 2:6-11; Mc 14:1 — 15:47 [15:1-39] Muchas gracias por su generoso apoyo a la Catholic Relief Services Collection. Mediante su generosidad se reunificaran a las familias, se enseñará habilidades valiosas a los que buscan una vida mejor y se responderá a las necesidades humanitarias básicas de muchas personas. Por favor visiten www.usccb.org (busquen “Catholic Relief Services Collection”) para ver cómo sus donativos están haciendo una diferencia para ayudar a Jesús con otro rostro.
LECTURAS DE HOY Primera lectura — El Señor hará una nueva alianza con la casa de Israel. (Jeremías 31:31-34) o Ezequiel 37:12-14. Salmo — Oh Dios, crea en mí un corazón puro (Salmo 51 (50)) o Salmo 130 (129). Segunda lectura — Cristo aprendió obediencia, y los que ahora le obedecen encuentran en él la salvación eterna (Hebreos 5:7-9) o Romanos 8:8-11. Evangelio — Si el grano de trigo cae en tierra y muere, da mucho fruto (Juan 12:20-33) o Juan 11:1-45
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.
El lunes, 30 de marzo, 6:30pm celebraremos la Cena Pascual en el Salón St. Michael. La Cena de Seder es una celebración judía. Es la cena que se come en la Pascua mientras el pueblo judío recuerda los eventos del Éxodo. Por favor traiga un plato de comida para compartir. La celebración será en inglés. RIESGOS Si confío demasiado, me arriesgo a equivocarme. Pero si no confío lo suficiente, me arriesgo a vivir atormentado por el sufrimiento. —Anónimo