CHURCH OF THE INCARNATION 8220 W. HILLSBOROUGH AVE. • TAMPA, FLORIDA 33615
http://www.icctampa.org 5124 Gateway Drive (mailing address) • Fax: (813) 884-3624 Parish Office Hours: Monday - Friday: 9am - 4pm Welcome To Our Parish! Please join us for fellowship, coffee & donuts this morning in St. Michael’s Hall and visit the Welcome Table for information regarding registering with our Parish Family.
Phone: 813- 885-7861
MARCH 27, 2011
3RD SUNDAY OF LENT
Clergy - 813-885-7861
Father Michael Suszynski, Pastor Father Diego Ossa, Parochial Vicar Father Jose George, Parochial Vicar Deacon Joseph Krzanowski Deacon Frank Julian Deacon Pablo Maldonado THE LIGHT IS ON FOR YOU:
Staff - 813-885-7861
CELEBRATE THE SACRAMENT
Paul Hunter Parish Business Administrator iccphunter@tampabay.rr.com
OF RECONCILIATION Following the tremendous success of The Light is On for You in the Diocese, Bishop Robert Lynch is pleased to announce that we will again have a diocesan-wide day to celebrate the Sacrament of Reconciliation. On Thursday, March 31, 2011, between 5:00 PM and 8:00 PM., every Catholic Church in the Diocese will turn on its lights and open its doors for the Sacrament of
Dave Arnold Facility Manager - 919-4284 iccdave@tampabay.rr.com Irene Martinez Parish Secretary/Bulletin Editor irenemartz@tampabay.rr.com Silvia Rivera Receptionist/ Asst Editor iccsrive@tampabay.rr.com Donal Noonan Music Director donal@tampabay.rr.com Carmen Cayon Director of Faith Formation carmen_dre@tampabay.rr.com Faith Formation Office - 813-887-5110 Philomena Johnson Grades Pk-5 & First Communion iccphil@tampabay.rr.com Brian Greenfield Youth Director Grades 6-12 & Confirmation greenfbr@gmail.com
Incarnation School - 813 884-4502 http://www.icstampa.org Mr. Michael Zelenka, Principal Mrs. Diane Doyle & Mrs. Stephanie Stahl
Assistant Principals
Reconciliation. For more information, to watch the TV spots, or for a copy of the brochure "A Short Guide to the Sacrament of Reconciliation", please visit our website at www.dosp.org.
MASS SCHEDULE Monday through Friday - 7am & 8:30am
Misas en Español:
Saturday - 8:30 am & 4:30pm (Vigil)
Cada domingo a la 1:30pm
Sunday: 7:30am, 9:00am, 10:30am (signed), 12pm
Cada viernes a las 6:30 pm
DEVOTIONS: Morning Prayer Group: Liturgy of the Hours Mon., Tue., Thurs., Fri. & Sat. from 8:10am - 8:25am First Friday Adoration following the 8:30 am Mass until 6:00 pm and resumes after the 6:30 Spanish Mass from 7:30pm to 4:30am followed by Spanish Mass at 5AM. Rosary every Thursday at 11:30am in the chapel Rosario en español cada jueves a las 7:00pm en la capilla
CONFESSIONS: Saturdays 2:30pm - 3:30pm Or by appt.
Church of the Incarnation, Tampa, FL
Phone: (813) 885-7861
April 6th – Wednesday – Drop Off Goods Hours – 8am to7pm Retail Store Hours -- CLOSED April 7th – Thursday -- Drop Off Goods Hours – 9am to 9pm Retail Store Hours -- NOON to 9pm April 8th – Friday
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Drop Off Goods Hours – 9am to 9pm Retail Store Hours -- 9am to 9pm
April 9th – Saturday -- Drop Off Goods Hours – 9am to NOON Retail Store Hours -- 9am to 9pm April 10th – Sunday --
NOT ACCEPTING ANY NEW ITEMS Retail Store Hours -- 9am to 3:30pm
Clothes (clean & mended) Old Decorations (any season) Toys Shoes CD’S Videos Dishes Books Linens Furniture Jewelry Small Working Appliances & Electronics
****NO MATTRESSES**** **NO PICK-UP OR DELIVERY — Tax Deduction Forms available**
VOLUNTEER WORKERS NEEDED—SERVICE HOURS AVAILABLE Call Jim/Sandy Cacacie -- 881-1891 ; cell 298-8407 ALSO REMEMBER: Half-Price Pre-Ride tickets for sale after mass, in the school office and the parish office during the week. Page 2
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Third Sunday of Lent
March 27, 2011
Sick Prayer List: New names appear in
MONDAY - MARCH 28 7:00 A.M. +Timothy Rowan Family 8:30 A.M. +Mr. and +Mrs. Salvador Fenton Rosemary Germano TUESDAY - MARCH 29 7:00 A.M. +James Stitt Wife 8:30 A.M. +Tom Wertz Manuel and Joann Duran WEDNESDAY - MARCH 30 7:00 A.M. 8:30 A.M. +Margaret Dichiara Ralph and Matilde Cerra THURSDAY - MARCH 31 7:00 A.M. 8:30 A.M. (SI) Betty Manasa Rita Childs FRIDAY - APRIL 1 7:00 A.M. 8:30 A.M. +Joseph P. Flynn Dan, Janice and Elizabeth Flynn 6:30 P.M. +Evelyn Soto Maria Soto SATURDAY - APRIL 2 - ST. FRANCIS OF PAOLA, HERMIT 8:30 A.M. 4:30 P.M. +Joseph Shivak Elaine SUNDAY - APRIL 3 - FOURTH SUNDAY OF LENT 7:30 A.M. +Lois Mescall Members of ICCW 9:00 A.M. +Robert Wetzel Members of ICCW 10:30 A.M. +Martin Donato Harvey Family 12:00 P.M. +LeAnne Cote Hudock Family 1:30 P.M. +PEOPLE IF INCARNATION
SACRIFICIAL GIFTS OF TREASURE OFFERTORY (First Collection) is used solely for the operation and maintenance of the parish. Weekly Target.................................................. $23,000.00 03/20/2011 Offertory Donations .................... $23,836.75 Tuition Assistance............................................ $ 74.00 Helping Hand ................................................... $ 1, 476.00
bold. Other than critical or terminal conditions, the names will remain on this list for 30 days. Please help us keep our prayer list current. If you would like to add a name, email Silvia Rivera at: iccsrive@tampabay.rr.com. or call the office. Please pray also for our parishioners who are in hospitals, nursing homes and our shut ins. Annlee Acevedo Patricia Alfonso Paul W. Allaert Linda Alvarez Stephen Bailey Gene Biittner Jeanne Calvert Linda Casarez Ray Chiarmonte Mendel Claxton Dionna Cortes Bob Cramer Jacqueline Cramer Dora Cuellar Alice Daly Lucy Dietz Alice Dillon Lorraine Dodson Dan Duet Dylan Edward Manuel Escamilla Sam Fazio
Emanuel Fuller Bertha Fyda Sheila Gildea Maria Gonzalez Paula Hague Patrick Hardy Steven Harman Carolyn Humphrey Betty Hunziker Rodrigo Jurado Colleen Kramer Mimi Kuhla Michael Lloyd Rodolfo Lopez Pratt Lutz Paige Macfarlane Matthew T. McLane
Pat McMahon Bill Meagher Bertha Melendez E. D. Miller Pat Munroe Jacqueline Fernandez Deen Nazor Noah Nero Dorothy Fetrow Bart Nicholson John Fiore Barbara Painter Albert Frietzsche
Maria A. Patton Rondon Paul JR Pearce Joe Pena Casilda Perez Idelbrando Perez Lydia Quesada Ricardo Quintana Bob Remick Geraldine Richards Aida Rivera Humberto Sanchez Rosie Santos Andrianna Smith Noah Spivey Lukas Szmyt Janet Taylor Bridget Thompson Rhoda Toscano Jerry Wegman Selwyn Williams Steven Yudicky
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. 03/20/2011 Renovation Donations .................... $ 1,810.00
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: iccphunter@tampabay.rr.com.
Thank you to Buds, Blooms & Beyond for their donations of flower arrangements for our weekend liturgies.
CPL Daniel Uribe, Afghanistan SPC Robert Caruso, Iraq SSGT Angelique Vazquez, Qatar LCPL Almoris E. Lugo, Jr. PD2 Vincent Lloyd, Iraq MAJ Sean D. Smith, Iraq SGT Stephen Banks, Iraq SPC Ryan Wegman, Iraq
Buds, Blooms & Beyond
CPT Leo Daab, MD, Iraq CPT Raymundo Resendez PFC James Blackwelder, Afghanistan Terry Stegman, Afghanistan MAJ Marty Maldonado, Afghanistan CW2 William Garcia, Afghanistan
Visit them at 11234 W. Hillsborough. Ph. # 813-818-9600 www.budsbloomsandbeyond.com
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Phone: (813) 885-7861
FAITH FORMATION STAFF Director of Faith Formation & R.C.I.A. Carmen Cayon 813-885-7861 carmen_dre@tampabay.rr.com Grades Pre K - 5 & First Communion Philomena Johnson 813-887-5110 iccphil@tampabay.rr.com Grades 6-12 Confirmation & Youth Ministry Brian Greenfield 813-887-5110 greenfbr@gmail.com
FAITH FORMATION GRADES PRE-K - 5TH Lord Shows Us Another Way When the Israelites felt that they were out of options in the desert and pleaded to God for help, God answered their prayers. Your support o f Catholic Relief Services’ Operation Rice Bowl provides options to workers in Senegal and throughout the world. With CRS’ support, workers can access small loans to establish businesses so that they can provide for their families. Everyone has the right to work! REMINDER! There is NO Faith Formation this Sunday. Sessions will resume on Sunday, April 3rd. Please keep our catechists in your prayers as they will be gathering next Saturday for a day of reflection and prayer. CARNIVAL DONATIONS TO THE BASKET BOOTH Please don’t forget to have your child bring in their grades donation for the basket booth this year. The last day for collecting donations will be Sunday, April 3rd. Pre-K /Kindergarten - BEACH FUN First Grade - BABY SUPPLIES Second Grade - PASTA NIGHT Third Grade - GARDENING Fourth Grade - DOG/CAT
Visit our Religious Articles Store for all your First Communion Needs! Hours of Operation: Open 1/2 hour before & after all weekend masses.
Fifth Grade - FAMILY GAME NIGHT SACRAMENT PREP FAMILIES Reminder - Workshop #3 is April 2nd. We will begin PROMPTLY at 9:30AM in the church. Please remember to bring all paperwork that is due. Page 4
Call Connie Hennessey for information at 884-8326.
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Third Sunday of Lent
THIRST Each time today’s Gospel story is read, I can’t help but think of the many television commercials I’ve seen depicting perspiring athletes lifting a beverage to their lips while the scorching sun beats down on them. Our culture has definite ideas about how to quench thirst. Today, those ideas are turned upside down. The Samaritan woman operates, initially, on the TV commercial level. She asks Jesus for the flowing water
March 27, 2011 so that she will not have to keep coming to the well. Jesus then talks about what real thirst is, and how he, and he alone, can quench that thirst. Lent calls us to find those places deep within ourselves where we thirst. In our thirst, as did the Israelites, we cry out to God asking for springs of living water. Deep down we know that only the Lord can satisfy these thirsts. © Copyright, J. S. Paluch Co.
READINGS FOR THE WEEK Monday: Tuesday:
2 Kgs 5:1-15b; Lk 4:24-30 Dn 3:25, 34-43; Mt.18:2135 Wednesday: Dt 4:1, 5-9; Mt 5:17-19 Thursday: Jer 7:23-28; Lk 11:14-23 Friday: Hos 14:2-10; Mk 12:2834 Saturday: Hos 6:1-6; Lk 18:9-14 Sunday: 1 Sm 16:1b, 6-7, 10-13a; Ps 23; Eph 5:8-14; Jn 9:1-41 [1, 6-9, 13-17, 34-38]
On Sunday, March 13th, the RCIA community gathered to celebrate the Rite of Election with Bishop Lynch. First our parish celebrated and prayed with them with a Rite of Sending, where the catechumens signed the Book of the Elect. This book was presented to the Bishop and he affirmed that these individuals now have entered a new phase in the RCIA journey, along with all of our parish-that of "Purification and Enlightenment". Please continue to pray for our RCIA elect, candidates and their sponsors as they deepen their conversion experience and prepare to be received into full communion with our Church at the Easter Vigil Mass. (See attached image of our group)
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RELIGIOUS ARTICLES STORE OPEN: 1/2 HR BEFORE & AFTER THE 4:30PM SAT. MASS & ALL SUNDAY MASSES
Phone: (813) 885-7861
PARISH ACTIVITIES SUNDAY - MARCH 27 FELLOWSHIP, COFFEE AND DONUTS IN ST. MICHAEL’S HALL NO FAITH FORMATION TODAY! MONDAY - MARCH 28 7:00 P.M. Youth Beat St. Michael’s Hall 7:30 P.M. Spanish Choir Music Room TUESDAY - MARCH 29 9:00 A.M. Job Search Support Group Conference Room 7:00 P.M. Alcoholics Anonymous St. Patrick’s Room 7:00 P.M. Spanish Prayer Group St. Michael’s Hall 7:30 P.M. Adult Choir Music Room WEDNESDAY - MARCH 30 7:00 P.M. Alcoholics Anonymous St. Patrick’s Room 7:00 P.M. Al-Anon St. John’s Room 7:00 P.M. Al-Anon Spanish Teacher’s Lounge 7:00 P.M. Faith Formation St. Michael’s Hall THURSDAY - MARCH 31 11:30 A.M. Our Lady of Mercy Prayer Group Chapel 1:00 P.M. Legion of Mary Conference Room 7:00 P.M. Spanish Intercessions Group Chapel 7:30 P.M. Vocal Ensemble Music Room FRIDAY - APRIL 1 7:00 P.M. Spanish Youth Group St. Francis Room SATURDAY - APRIL 2 7:00 P.M. Spanish Young Adults St. Francis Room
ALTAR SERVER SCHEDULE
April 3/4 4:30 pm: 7:30 am: 9:00 am: 10:30 am: 12:00 pm: 1:30 pm:
George, Doralys, Julissa, Alexandria, Maricel, Raul
Anointing of the Sick gives spiritual strength in the face of suffering. A Parish priest is on call 24 hrs. in cases of emergency. Call the Parish Office at 885-7861. Matrimony (Marriage) - Couples need to contact the Parish Office at 885-7861 before setting a date. The preparation process takes a minimum of 6 months. Holy Orders is for single men answering the call to priesthood. Any man or woman interested in the religious life should contact one of our parish priests or the Diocesan Vocations Director at 345-3338.
HOMEBOUND & HOSPITAL MINISTRY - Eucharistic Ministers are available to bring Holy Communion to the sick AT HOME or in TOWN ’N COUNTRY HOSPITAL. Please call the Parish Office at 885-7861 to make arrangements.
TREE OF LIFE - MEMORIALS In memory of a loved one that has passed away you may want to consider the Tree of Life Memorial at the church’s entrance. You may also want to remember a special Anniversary or a family member with a Leaf on the Tree. For information call Connie Hennessey at 884-8326. Page 6
LITURGY GROUPS ALTAR SERVERS DAVID SMITH……………………….885-7861 KAITLIN JOHNSON………………………….885-7861 Or via e-mail iccaltarservers@gmail.com EUCHARISTIC MINISTERS DEACON JOE KRZANOWSKI…….. 885-7861 READERS WILL BERAN ………………………. 882-0178 MUSIC DIRECTOR DONAL NOONAN………….…..……885-7861 ENVIRONMENT/ART LINDA GRIFFITH……………884-1217 CONNIE HENNESSEY………………….… 884-8326 USHERS RAY POMPONIO…………………...884-1366 VISITORS OF THE SICK FR. JOSE GEORGE…….…………. 885-7861
PARISH ORGANIZATIONS BIBLE STUDY CARMEN CAYON…….………….... 885-7861 CARNIVAL PAUL/NORMA HUNTER …………...854-1171 COFFEE & DONUTS CONNIE HENNESSEY ………………...884-8326 COLUMBIETTES DALE ZGURZYNSKI…......................885-5228 FINANCE COUNCIL DEACON FRANK JULIAN ………………….... 885-7861 GIRL SCOUTS JOY LOGAN ……..…….. jlogan1231@aol.com HELPING HAND PARISH OFFICE…..……………..…..885-7861 INC. COUNCIL OF CATHOLIC WOMEN CONNIE HENNESSEY………………….… 884-8326 INC. HOME & SCHOOL LISA ORTEGA …….884-4502 ( School Office) JOB SEARCH SUPPORT HILDA LYONS……icjobsupport@hotmail.com KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS FELIX CAYON………………….. … 884-4052 MARRIAGE ENRICHMENT DENNIS & ADELE FERENCE……. 886-0041 MEMORIALS-TREE OF LIFE CONNIE HENNESSEY….. ……….. 884-8326 OFFICE VOLUNTEERS IRENE MARTINEZ………………….885-7861 PRAYER GROUP ANA MARSICANO…………………..886-0091 PRAYER SHAWL MINISTRY SILVIA RIVERA ...…………………..885-7861 RELIGIOUS ARTICLES STORE CONNIE HENNESSEY……………... 884-8326 RESPECT LIFE THERESA KNECHT………………....290-0064 SCRIP SANDY REY…...…………………….884-4502 SPECIAL EDUCATION ISABEL MORAES……………...…….852-1501 MARY THOMSON………………….. 884-8040 STEWARDSHIP PAUL HUNTER…….………………...854-1171 VOCATIONS COMMITTEE MICHELE & ROGER CARUSO……..962-4556 WELCOMING COMMITTEE EVELYN ROBERTS…………………886-6436 & DORIS WHITTLE………………...920-1089
RECEIVING SACRAMENTS BAPTISMS CARMEN CAYON ……………….885-7861 RCIA CARMEN CAYON……….……….885-7861 FIRST EUCHARIST PHILOMENA JOHNSON…..…….887-5110 CONFIRMATION BRIAN GREENFIELD……....…....887-5110 MARRIAGE PREPARATION FR. MICHAEL SUSZYNSKI… .…………...885-7861 To receive Sacraments you must be registered in the parish. Registration forms are available at the Welcome Table in St. Michael’s Hall on Sunday mornings or at the Parish Office during the Week.
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Third Sunday of Lent THE LIGHT IS ON FOR YOU: CELEBRATE THE SACRAMENT OF RECONCILIATION Following the tremendous success of The Light is On for You in the Diocese, Bishop Robert Lynch is pleased to announce that we will again have a diocesan-wide day to celebrate the Sacrament of Reconciliation. O n T h u r sd a y, M a r ch 3 1, 2 0 1 1, between 5:00 PM and 8:00 PM., every Catholic Church in the Diocese will turn on its lights and open its doors for the Sacrament of Reconciliation. For more information, to watch the TV spots, or for a copy of the brochure "A Short Guide to the Sacrament of Reconciliation", please visit our website at www.dosp.org.
LONG–SLEEVE RELIEF DRIVE The Diocese of St. Petersburg is sponsoring its sixth annual Lenten Long –Sleeve Relief Drive from March 9th – Palm Sunday (April 17th). Please collect clean, used or new, long–sleeve or short–sleeve men’s and women’s cotton shirts (100 percent cotton preferred) to protect our Florida Farm workers. This year’s campaign will also be extended to the collection of Diapers and Personal Hygiene items. Please deliver your parish or group donations to one of the drop–off sites. Catholic Charities Tampa Center on 2021 E. Busch Blvd., Tampa, FL 33612. Contact Anita Williams at 813-631-4370
The Sisters of Providence will host a “Come and See” Weekend April 8-10 at Saint Mary-ofthe-Woods. Catholic women ages 1842 who are considering a call to apostolic religious life are invited to attend. Participants will be able to engage in group prayer, group discussion, personal reflection, a service activity and will connect with a sister companion. Sister Nancy Nolan will speak on “Apostolic Religious Life: A Response to the Longing.” There is no cost to participate. Housing and meals are provided. Registration is due by April 4. Online registration can b e m a d e a t w w w . SistersofProvidence.org. Additional information can be obtained from Sister Jenny Howard, vocation director, at jhoward@spsmw.org or at 812-5352897.
March 27, 2011 On the weekend of April 16 & 17, 2011 the IMMACULATE MARY QUEEN OF HEAVEN MISSIONARIES will be visiting Incarnation Church. They are ministering women and children victims of prostitution and human trafficking in the Philippines. They rescue and rehabilitate them in their center called the “HOME OF LOVE”. These women and children undergo holistic programs such as physical, psychological, spiritual rehabilitation. When they are ready they are given livelihood training or they are sent to school upon proper evaluation. They are given all the assistance they need until such time that they are ready to be re-integrated to society to live decent lives. CHRISM MASS They have a program on helping very poor Mark your calendars: children in the rural areas who are Chrism Mass, Tuesday, April 19, 2011 at endangered of being lured into prostitution 11:30 am at the Cathedral of St. Jude the without help. These children are sent to school Apostle, St. Petersburg. Most Reverend to protect them from recruiters who are Robert N. Lynch, will be the principal targeting them. celebrant and homilist. Sr. Ma. Corazon J. Salazar, IMQHM will As is customary every year at the Chrism be displaying religious objects made by these Mass, clergy observing their 25th, 40th, women as well as the parents of the students 50th, 60th, 70th and 75th anniversary of and CDs with original music by the sisters to ordination are honored. This year, the support these projects. Jubilarians are: The IMQHM sisters are inviting you to be their 25th Anniversary mission partners in saving these souls. The Sisters of Providence, a Congregation of nearly 400 women religious, have their motherhouse at Saint Mary-of-the-Woods, located northwest of Terre Haute, Ind. Saint Mother Theodore Guerin founded the Sisters of Providence at Saint Mary-ofthe-Woods in 1840. Today, Sisters of Providence minister in 19 states, the District of Columbia, Taiwan and China. For more information about any of the ministries of the Sisters of Providence of Saint Mary-of-theWoods, visit the Congregation’s Web site at www.SistersofProvidence.org.
Rev. Janusz Burzawa Rev. Sebastian Earthedath, M.S.T. Rev. James K. Flemming Rev. Vincent Morton Rev. Michael Suszynski 40th Anniversary Rev. John Anglin, O.F.M. Rev. Hugh Chikawe Rev. Raymond Coolong, S.M. Rev. Eugeniusz Gancarz Rev. Raphael Kilumanga Rev. Andrew Reitz, O.F.M. Rev. Ignatius Tuoc 50th Anniversary Rev. Msgr. Aiden Foynes Rev. Venard Murphy, O.F.M. Rev. Kevin Scallon, C.M. th
60 Anniversary Rev. Leonard Tadyszak, S.C.J. Rev. Arthur Villemaire 70th Anniversary Rev. Matthew Cyvas Congratulations to all of them!
WORLWIDE MARRIAGE ENCOUNTER WEEKEND HAPPILY MARRIED COUPLES: Prepare for Easter in a special way this year. A Worldwide Marriage Encounter Weekend will help you enjoy life with a new closeness to each other and God. Enjoy the Sacrament of Matrimony with the joy and romance that God intended. You don’t need it - you DESERVE a Marriage Encounter Weekend! The next available WWME weekend in this diocese is Ap ril 8-10. For information call 813-270-7832 or go on-line at www.wwme-tampabay.org.
ALTAR SERVER APPRECIATION MASS On Sunday, April 10, 2011 at 3:00 p.m. the Office of Vocations will host the annual Altar Server Appreciation Mass at the Cathedral of St. Jude the Apostle. Information has been sent to all of the Parishes in the diocese. All are welcome. Priests who wish to concelebrate should call the Office of Vocations 727-345-3452 unless that was already indicated on the RSVP form sent in by the parish. A reception in the parish center will follow.
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SAVE THE DATE! Our PARISH SEDER MEAL, will be on Monday, April 18th at 6:30pm in St. Michael’s Hall. The Seder Meal is done in memory of the Passover celebrated by our Jewish brethren when the Angel passes over their homes prior to the Exodus from Egypt. Please bring a covered dish to share and a $1.00 donation to cover the cost of paper products, etc..
The Monthly Food Collection is next weekend. Please bring non perishables to the church lobby or place a monetary donation in the Helping Hand boxes located at the rear of the church.
BREAKFAST WITH THE EASTER BUNNY
Next Sunday after the 7:30 and 9:00 Masses
Silver Jubilee Celebration of Priestly Ordination of Fr. Michael Suszynski Ordained on May 24, 1986 Fr. Michael’s 25th Jubilee Celebration will be held on Saturday, May 7, 2011. A Mass of Thanksgiving will be held at 4:30pm. Everyone is invited. Immediately following is a dinner in St. Michael’s Hall. Tickets to the dinner are $75 a person. This includes dinner, open bar and entertainment. There is limited seating. To reserve your seat for this very special evening with our pastor, please call 813-884-8326 as soon as possible. *This is an adult only event.
ON SUNDAY, MAY 1ST EVERYONE IS INVITED TO A PARISH CELEBRATION OF FR. MICHAEL’S 25TH ANNIVERSARY. JOIN US AFTER MASS FOR A CAKE AND COFFEE RECEPTION
Pancakes, sausage and beverage Adults .................$5.00 Children .............$2.50 DON’T FORGET TO BRING YOUR CAMERA!
Hosted by Knights of Columbus Pope John XXIII Assembly 2984 The Columbiette Bake Sale will be held on April 3rd in St Michael's Hall before and after all masses. We'll have some delicious desserts baked for you just in time for your Easter festivities. Come on over, we would love to see you!
RELAY FOR LIFE- TOWN N’ COUNTRY Make a Difference Get Involved! www.relayforlife.org/tncfl Donate / Sponsor / Form a Team Volunteer Job Search Support Ministry WE MEET ON TUESDAYS FROM 9:00 - 11:00A.M. IN THE PARISH CONFERENCE ROOM. If you are unemployed, underemployed, or trying to get back into the workforce, we invite you to join our Job Search Support Group, a faith-based, Spirit-led and prayer supported group of fellow members of our parish family, formed to provide support and assistance to help us get our “next” job. No reservations are necessary.
Good news! We have one more Friday Lenten Dinner
Join us this Friday for the last of the Friday Lenten Dinners. Bring the whole family for some good food and fun! We thank you for your continued support. Hours: 4 - 8pm in St. Michael’s Hall. Take out available. Page 8
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Tercer Domingo de Cuaresma 27 de marzo de 2011 Cristo murió por nosotros, cuando aún éramos pecadores. — Romanos 5:8 LOS SANTOS Y OTRAS OBSERVANCIAS Domingo: San Ruperto Viernes: Abstinencia Sábado: San Francisco de Paola; Primer sábado Colecta para los Servicios Católicos de Socorro (CRS) La próxima semana nuestra parroquia realizará The Catholic Relief Services Collection. Esta Colecta ayuda financieramente a seis agencias católicas que benefician a millones de familias y de individuos vulnerables, desplazados y empobrecidos en todo el mundo. Los fondos provenientes de esta Colecta marcan la diferencia en muchas vidas alrededor del mundo ya que éstos sirven para prestar servicios humanitarios directos, ayudar a las víctimas del tráfico humano y a reunificar familias. ¿Le ayudarás? La próxima semana, por favor, apoya a The Catholic Relief Services Collection ya que estarás ayudando a Jesús con otro rostro.
LAS LUCES ESTARÁN ENCENDIDAS PARA USTED
El jueves, 31 de marzo, 2011 desde 5:00pm a 8:00pm, 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.
SED Cada vez que se lee el relato del Evangelio de hoy, no puedo dejar de pensar en los muchos comerciales televisivos que muestran atletas sudorosos llevando una bebida a los labios mientras que el sol calcinante los golpea. Nuestra cultura tiene ideas definidas sobre cómo apagar la sed. Hoy, esas ideas son puestas cabeza abajo. Al inicio, la samaritana opera al nivel del comercial de televisión. Le pide agua viva a Jesús para no tener que seguir viniendo al pozo. Es entonces que Jesús le habla sobre la verdadera sed y cómo él, solo él, puede calmar esa sed. La Cuaresma nos llama a encontrar esos lugares muy dentro de nosotros donde estamos sedientos. En nuestra sed, al igual que los israelitas, clamamos a Dios pidiéndole fuentes de agua viva. Allá en el fondo sabemos que solo el Señor puede satisfacer esa sed. © Copyright, J. S. Paluch Co.
ADORACIÓN AL SANTÍSIMO El próximo viernes, 4 de marzo, después de la Misa de 8:30am hasta las 6:15pm en la capilla. Los invitamos, a acompañar y adorar a Jesús sacramentado después de la Santa Misa. Exposición del Santísimo en la capilla de 7:30pm a 4:30am para luego concluir con la Misa a las 5:00am.
Colecta de Alimentos Enlatados El próximo fin de semana estaremos colectando productos enlatados para el Banco de Alimentos en la Iglesia Luterana de Our Savior. Los productos enlatados los puede dejar en la iglesia o en la oficina parroquial. ¡Gracias!
Servicios Litúrgicos durante la Cuaresma
7, 8, 9, 10 de abril ¡LOS ESPERAMOS! Los boletos para montar en los diferentes aparatos están a mitad de precio 24 tickets por $10.00 y un súper ticket. Los Brazaletes para montar en los aparatos los 4 días del Carnaval también estarán a la venta cuesta $70.00. Todos los podrá adquirir en el colegio, en la oficina parroquial y en el Salón St. Michael después de la Misa hoy domingo.
✦ Durante la Cuaresma tendremos el Vía Crucis en español todos los viernes a las 5:45pm en la Iglesia. ✦ Vía Crucis en Inglés los viernes a las: 7:30pm en la iglesia.
Un pensamiento El sabio no se sienta para lamentarse, sino que se pone alegremente a su tarea de reparar el daño hecho. William Shakespeare Page 9
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LECTURAS DE LA SEMANA
Esta usted invitado……. A la celebración Bodas de Plata Sacerdotal del Padre Michael Suszynski 7 de mayo, 2011
Lunes: Martes: Miércoles: Jueves: Viernes: Sábado: Domingo:
2 Re 5:1-15b; Lc 4:24-30 Dn 3:25, 34-43; Mt. 18:21-35 Dt 4:1, 5-9; Mt 5:17-19 Jer 7:23-28; Lc 11:14-23 Os 14:2-10; Mc 12:28-34 Os 6:1-6; Lc 18:9-14 1 Sm 16:1b, 6-7, 10-13a; Sal 23 (22); Ef 5:8-14; Jn 9:1-41 [1, 6-9, 13-17, 34-38]
NUESTRA CULTURA El conversar en torna a la mesa, con la familia y los amigos, es algo muy frecuente en nuestra cultura. Pero nos cuesta más hablar con extraños, con quienes son de otra cultura o de otro país, o de otra religión.
La recepción será en el Salón St. Michael después de la Misa de 4:30pm. Los boletos para la cena tienen un costo de $75.00 por persona. Esto incluye la cena, bebidas y entretenimiento. Hay un espacio limitado de asientos. Para reservar, por favor llame al 813-884-8326 tan pronto como sea posible. *Este es un evento para adultos solamente.
Tenemos el gusto de informarles que tenemos los sobres para un Ramillete Espiritual. 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 del Ramillete Espiritual de Resurrección están en la entrada de la iglesia y en los bancos. También están disponibles en la Oficina Parroquial durante la semana.