$70 supports a child’s education for 3 months at Cristo Rey Catholic School in the Dominican Republic. Select a child today pictures are on display at the front of the church.
Parish Office: 5124 Gateway Dr. , Tampa, FL 33615 Phone: 813-885-7861 Fax: 813-884-3624
Mon - Fri: 9:00am - 4:00pm www.icctampa.org
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 Faith Formation Apprentice - Meg Kanatzar mkanatzar@icctampa.org
MASS SCHEDULE
THIRSTING FOR UNITY In today’s Gospel, Jesus is thirsty and goes to the well for a drink of water. He meets a Samaritan woman, who expects him to treat her like dirt. But surprise! He talks to her like a fellow human being, treats her with respect and interest. And what happens? Why, pretty soon the whole town turns out to hear him. Centuries earlier, the Israelites, wandering in the desert, were thirsty. They had no water. All they had was an attitude problem. They growled at Moses, “Why did you ever make us leave Egypt?” But surprise! God gave them water from the rock. No questions asked. All the peoples of Earth are travelers on this planet together, all thirsting, all harboring our own fearful expectations of each other. But God, as a loving parent, treats us all with generous care and compassion. We are one family. We could surprise each other. We could remember we are one. Copyright © J. S. Paluch Co.
READINGS FOR THE WEEK Monday:
Tuesday: Wednesday: Thursday: Friday: Saturday: Sunday:
2 Kgs 5:1-15b; Ps 42:2, 3; 43:3, 4; Lk 4:24-30 Is 7:10-14, 8:10; Ps 40:7-11; Heb 10:4-10; Lk 1:26-38 Dt 4:1, 5-9; Ps 147:12-13, 15-16, 19-20; Mt 5:17-19 Jer 7:23-28; Ps 95:1-2, 6-9; Lk 11:14-23 Hos 14:2-10; Ps 81:6c-11ab, 14, 17; Mk 12:28-34 Hos 6:1-6; Ps 51:3-4, 18-21ab; Lk 18:9-14 1 Sm 16:1b, 6-7, 10-13a; Ps 23:1-6; Eph 5:8-14; Jn 9:1-41[1, 6-9, 13-17, 34-38]
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
TREASURES FROM OUR TRADITION Especially during the Lent and Easter seasons, we are very conscious of the communal nature of baptism. We stand witness to the baptism of adults at the Easter Vigil in many parishes, and countless parishes celebrate festive baptisms for infants. The rule for celebrating baptism is that it be only once a day in any parish church, a sign of the Church’s desire that baptism be the work of the gathered community. “Private baptism” is therefore a misnomer, since all baptisms, even emergency baptisms for infants in danger of death, are a public act of entrance in to the Body of Christ, the Church. In an emergency, and providing the parents desire it, anyone can baptize by pouring water and saying, “I baptize you in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit.” But then afterward the Church is encouraged to supply what is missing: the gathered assembly to proclaim and hear God’s word, the promises, the naming, the anointings, the clothing with a white garment, the candle, the Lord’s Prayer, and the solemn blessing of the parents at the altar. Wonderfully, this ritual often provides the opportunity for great rejoicing at the recovery of an infant who had been in danger. —Rev. James Field, Copyright © J. S. Paluch Co.
Third Sunday of Lent
March 23, 2014
† Mass Intentions † 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 MONDAY - MARCH 24 7:00 A.M. 8:30 A.M. +Ryan Baker by Parker Family TUESDAY - MARCH 25 - THE ANNUNCIATION OF THE LORD 7:00 A.M. +Dawn Fequieras Avon by Donald Kmec 8:30 A.M. +Jeannie Hessen by Mother WEDNESDAY - MARCH 26 7:00 A.M. 8:30 A.M. +Ryan Baker by ICS Faculty and Staff THURSDAY - MARCH 27 7:00 A.M. 8:30 A.M. +Lena O’Donnell by Bill Pecora FRIDAY - MARCH 28 7:00 A.M. 8:30 A.M. +Apolinaria Ordinario by Rose 6:30 P.M. +Dulce Maria Pina by Hipolita German SATURDAY - MARCH 29 8:30 A.M. +Joaquin Ramos by George and Joaquin 4:30 P.M. PEOPLE OF INCARNATION SUNDAY - MARCH 30 - FOURTH SUNDAY OF LENT 7:30 A.M. +Aurea Morales by Andraliz Argento 9:00 A.M. +Pamela Peters by Esther Quick 10:30 A.M. +Peter Piazza by Family 12:00 P.M. +Roy Waldron by Hilda Lyons 1:30 P.M. +Alba Ocampo by Family 4:30 P.M. +Malvern Baltimore Ellis by Sandy Wehle and Joy Niklas
SACRIFICIAL GIFTS OF TREASURE
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 Michelle Chirino Louis Crapsi Leslie D’ Elia Enid Diaz Jack and Lucy Dietz Jan Douglas Edward Drost Manuel Duran 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 Jim Horn Don Hughes June Jebson Peter Jebson Mimi Kuhla Dale Levi Tom Lom Antonio Mabini
Mary Perkinson Tom Phillips Tom Price Bernard Rafferty, Sr. Donna Ridgeway Irvin Rivera, Jr. Rose Ann Robert Dewey Roberts Lydia Santiago Dawn Seifert Jerry Shively Kody Sir
Matthew McClane, Sr.
Dianna Slowey Thomas
Joann McCullough Gabriel McPfimel Marie Mendez Cam Metcalf Sandy Moley John Nevadomski Lisa Paige Sandy Palermo Bob Patterson JR Pearce Germaine Pempsell Kim Perez
Bill and Angie Spink Shirley Sullivan Philip Traina Ines Velazquez William Vitto Rose Vrabel Brett Wallick Jerry Wegman Margaret Witonski Nick Wolf Amy Workman
OFFERTORY (First Collection) is used solely for the operation and maintenance of the parish. Weekly Target ..................................................$23,000.00 03/16/2014 Offertory Donations .....................$22,325.00 Shortfall ............................................................$ 675.00 Tuition Assistance ............................................$ 127.00 Helping Hand ...................................................$ 1,010.00 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. 03/16/2014 Renovation Donations.................... $ 3,079.00
THANK YOU FOR YOUR GENEROSITY! If you have any questions about our finances or parish renovation activities, please contact Business Manager, Paul Hunter at 813-885-7861 or by e-mail: phunter@icctampa.org.
11234 W. Hillsborough Ave. Tampa, FL 33635 (813)818-9600 (800)531-2837 www.budsbloomsandbeyond.com
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
As of today 391 families have committed $129.672 towards our parish fair share goal of $199,667 for the 2014 Annual Pastoral Appeal. Total paid so far is $68,903. If you have not yet made a gift or pledge, on behalf of our parish please prayerfully consider a contribution. You can make a one time gift or a gift that can be paid between now and December, 2014. No gift is too small. Every gift changes a life.
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Church of the Incarnation Director of Faith Formation & R.C.I.A. Carmen Cayon ccayon@icctampa.org
813-885-7861
FAITH FORMATION NEWS
Grades Pk-12 Sacrament Preparation & Youth Ministry Philomena Johnson pjohnson@icctampa.org Faith Formation Apprentice Meg Kanatzar mkanatzar@icctampa.org
"Proeliatores Dei" is our parish's young adult group. Young adult parishioners ages 18-28 are Young Adult Ministry Fr. Philip Clement fclement@icctampa.org
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 in your prayers as they will be attending their Confirmation Retreat this Saturday. Confirmation Workshop #1 is Wednesday, March 26th in the church. We will begin promptly at 7:00PM. ALL Paperwork is due. ATTENTION Youth – Grades 8th-12th Come join us this Wednesday for movie night in St. John’s Room from 7-9PM. BRING A FRIEND!!
Incarnation Parish Young Adult Group will be having its first weekend retreat April 4th, 5th, and 6th. If you are between the ages of 18 and 28 and would like to attend the retreat, please call the church office during the week and speak to Irene. 4|
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.
Third Sunday of Lent
March 23, 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
Third Sunday of Lent
March 23, 2014
2014 CARNIVAL THRIFT STORE
PLEASE COME TO A PASSOVER CELEBRATION ST. MICHAEL’S HALL MONDAY, April 14th 6:30PM – 8:30PM
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 ****
Join us for a Seder meal just like our Jewish brothers and sisters celebrated.
April 2nd – Wednesday: Drop Off Goods – 8am to 7pm Retail Store Hours -- CLOSED
April 3rd – Thursday:
PLEASE BRING A COVERED DISH TO BE SHARED.
Don’t forget to bring a serving spoon if your dish requires one.
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
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 of these items.
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**
On March 9th, our RCIA group gathered at the Cathedral of St. Jude where Bishop Lynch formally announced our unbaptized adults as now belonging to the “Elect”. Please continue to pray for these adults and their families as they get ready to be baptized at our Easter Vigil Mass. Also included were adults who are seeking Confirmation and First Communion. Our parish is blessed by them!
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Church of the Incarnation
813-885-7861
LENTEN DINNER THIS FRIDAY MENU SELECTION FISH, SHRIMP, SIDES, DESSERTS, DRINKS
PRICE: FROM $4.50 TO $7.00
EAT-IN OR TAKE-OUT 4:30PM - 7:00PM SAINT MICHAEL HALL SPONSORED BY INCARNATION COUNCIL OF CATHOLIC WOMEN
Next week, our parish will take up the Catholic Relief Services Collec‐ on. This Collec on supports six Catholic agencies that touch more than 100 million lives around the world. The funds from this Collec on provide food to the hungry, support to displaced refugees, and show Christ’s love and respect to all peo‐ ple. Next week, please give gener‐ ously to the Catholic Relief Services Collec on and help Jesus in disguise.
This Thursday, every Catholic Church in the Diocese of St. Petersburg will turn on its lights and open its doors for the Sacrament of Reconciliation between 5:00 PM and 7:00 PM. This evening, there will not be Penance services; priests will simply be available for you to stop and make an individual confession on your way home from work or school or wherever you may be. For more information about receiving the Sacrament of Reconciliation, please read the brochure "A Short Guide to the Sacrament of Reconciliation" in English or Spanish, which has been prepared for this evening. There are copies in the church foyer. The Incarnation Church Carnival has been the largest community event in the Town and Country area for FIFTY YEARS! Mark your calendars and plan to join in our celebration of Spring. ADMISSION IS FREE - Invite your friends and family who are not members of our parish community to join us in the celebration
EAT WINGS. RAISE FUNDS. IT PAYS. On the day of your event, Buffalo Wild Wings® will donate 15% of all pre-taxed food and alcohol sales from any guest that presents this fundraising ticket. We look forward to helping your organization meet its financial goals. Together, we can make a positive impact and help keep our community working and playing together. (Present this ticket to your server on the date & time listed below) KAYE PROX FOOD PANTRY THURSDAY APRIL 10TH, 2014 3PM-9PM OLDSMAR LOCATION
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Tercer Domingo de Cuaresma 23 de marzo de 2014 Cristo murió por nosotros, cuando aún éramos pecadores. — Romanos 5:8
Domingo 23 de Marzo de 2014. Tercer Domingo de Cuaresma Reflexionando la Palabra de Dios El diálogo de Jesús con la samaritana que tuvo lugar hace dos mil años, en tiempos históricos distintos del nuestro y en el marco de otra cultura, es plenamente actual en nuestros días. En la conversación entre Jesús y la samaritana, Jesús toma la sed y el agua en un sentido simbólico, espiritual. La sed del espíritu humano debe entenderse como una necesidad vital íntimamente sentida por los hombres de todos los tiempos: es como una sed interior situada, no en nuestro físico, sino en nuestro espíritu, en su sentido moral. Cuando la vida no tiene suficiente sentido, cuando la persona no halla respuesta clara sobre el porqué de su existencia ni del modo de llenarla satisfactoriamente o de cómo y para qué administrarla; cuando la persona no halla tranquilidad ni en los bienes temporales, ni en la familia, ni en la profesión; cuando vivimos una descompensación entre lo que deseamos y lo que tenemos, o entre lo que desearíamos ser y lo que somos en realidad; cuando nuestro mundo afectivo se siente descompensado y nos vemos arrastrados a buscar nuevas experiencias; cuando nos ocurren todas o algunas de estas vivencias traumáticas, la persona vive una situación parecida a la del que busca desesperadamente un manantial de agua pura donde saciar su sed. Jesús dijo a la mujer y nos dice a nosotros: Si conocieras el don de Dios y quién es el que, te pide de beber, le pedirías tú, y Él te daría agua viva. Jesús quiere decir que solo Dios puede llenar el vacío interior del hombre y que, cuando reñimos en busca de la plenitud y el sentido de la vida, en lugar del dinero, el sexo, los aplausos, el poder o el dominio, sin darnos cuenta, estamos buscando a Dios: ¡Si conocieras el don de Dios! Nuestro bien verdadero está únicamente en Dios y en saber que Él tiene siempre la mano abierta para darnos todo lo que necesitamos ¿Por qué no ensayamos acercarnos a Dios y abrirnos a Él con fe, esperanza y deseo ardiente? El que bebe del agua que yo le daré nunca más tendrá sed: el agua que yo le daré se convertirá dentro de él en un surtidor de agua que salta hasta la vida eterna. Nuestra sed es infinita. Una sed de vida en plenitud, de felicidad profunda que no defraude, de liberación total, de pan y cariño, de verdad y dignidad, de amor y esperanza, de fraternidad y justicia, de solidaridad y derechos humanos. ¿Dónde sino en ti, Señor, encontraremos agua para tanta sed que hay en el hombre y en el mundo? P. Jairo
Soberbia o pasión por el poder, sin limitaciones. Soberbia o el sueño de ser admirado y servido por todos. Soberbia o la ambición de ser como Dios. ¿Nos damos cuenta del foco de tentaciones que ésta raíz ofrece? ¿O es que no buscamos todos algún poder o alguna admiración o alguna autosatisfacción? Hay incluso soberbias espirituales, de las que se complacen en su virtud y su santidad. A veces los que parecen más humildes ocultan una soberbia más refinada.
Colegio Parroquial Cristo Rey, que pertenece a nuestra Parroquia Rey del Universo, en Jima Abajo, La Vega, República Dominicana. Fue creado en el 1999, con el fin de ofrecer una educación bajo los principios de la Iglesia como Madre y Maestra, basada en los valores del evangelio. Aunque existen escuelas públicas en Jima Abajo, los padres quieren que sus hijos estén en nuestra institución, porque quieren garantizar una educación en base de la doctrina y principios de nuestra Iglesia católica. Esto no lo ofrecen las escuelas públicas de aquí. Actualmente tenemos 181 alumnos, desde pre-primario hasta octavo curso, y por cada uno se debiera de pagar, para sostener el servicio, 700 pesos dominicanos que equivalen a $16.50 dólares americanos al mes, pero muchos padres se atrasan en el pago y otros no lo pueden ni pagar. Para nosotros lo más importante es la formación en la fe, y tratamos de todos los medios de no retirar un alumno por la situación económica de sus padres. Agradecemos de su generosidad, con nuestra promesa de oración constante por ustedes y sus familiares.
Para pensarlo Pecados a desenmascarar en Cuaresma: La Soberbia Yo Dios (creerse dios). Sin duda la primera y más importante fuente de tentaciones y caídas para el hombre. Por soberbia cogieron Adán y Eva el fruto del árbol prohibido: soberbia en estado puro, la que quiere ocupar el puesto de Dios. Hay soberbias más humildes que se conforman con ocupar un alto cargo entre los hombres o un montón de aplausos y elogios que halaguen sus oídos. Soberbia o el deseo de dominar, de prevalecer, de destacar, de brillar.
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23 de marzo de 2014
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La próxima semana se realizará en nuestra parroquia la Catholic Relief Services Collection. Esta Colecta otorga financiamiento a seis agencias católicas que tocan a más de 100 millones de vidas alrededor del mundo. Los fondos de esta Colecta proporcionan alimento al hambriento, ayuda a los refugiados desplazados y muestra el amor y el respeto de Cristo a todas las personas. La próxima semana, por favor contribuyan generosamente a la Catholic Relief Services Collection y ayuden a Jesús con otro rostro.
LECTURAS DE LA SEMANA Lunes: 2 Re 5:1-15b; Sal 42 (41):2, 3; 43:3, 4; Lc 4:24-30 Martes: Is 7:10-14, 8:10; Sal 40 (39):7-11; Heb 10:4-10; Lc 1:26-38 Miércoles: Dt 4:1, 5-9; Sal 147 (146):12-13, 15-16, 19-20; Mt 5:17-19 Jueves: Jer 7:23-28; Sal 95 (94):1-2, 6-9; Lc 11:14-23 Viernes: Os 14:2-10; Sal 81 (80):6c-11ab, 14, 17; Mc 12:28-34 Sábado: Os 6:1-6; Sal 51 (50):3-4, 18-21ab; Lc 18:9-14 Domingo: 1 Sm 16:1b, 6-7, 10-13a; Sal 23 (22):1-6; Ef 5:8-14; Jn 9:1-41[1, 6-9, 13-17, 34-38]
LECTURAS DE HOY Primera lectura — Agua salió de la roca para apagar la sed del pueblo (Éxodo 17:3-7). Salmo — Si hoy oyen su voz, no endurezcan su corazón (Salmo 95 [94]). Segunda lectura — El amor de Dios se ha derramado en nuestro corazón por el don del Espíritu Santo (Romanos 5:1-2, 5-8). Evangelio — El agua que yo les daré se convierte en el manantial de vida eterna (Juan 4:5-42 [5-15, 19b- 26, 39, 40-42]).
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.
DISPONIBILIDAD Dios no pide nuestra capacidad o incapacidad sino nuestra disponibilidad. —Anónimo
EL AGUA DEL CIELO Como la harina seca no puede unirse a la masa, ni al pan, si no tiene agua, así tampoco nosotros que somos muchos, no podemos hacernos uno en Jesucristo sin el agua que viene del cielo. —Irineo