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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 - Irene Martinez imartinez@icctampa.org
NEW VISION Jesus proclaimed that he came into the world to make the sightless see and the seeing blind. A difficult saying! But surely it must mean that Jesus intended to take our ordinary ways of looking at things and turn them inside out. Jesus came to change our perspective. When the prophet Samuel went out to select the new king, he chose a young man who had the look of royalty about him. But God told him not to judge by appearances. God told Samuel—and today tells us—to change our perspective and to look at things and people differently. We are like the Ephesians, whom Paul urged to live as children of the light. With the light of faith, we have a new way of looking at things, and we are called to bring that new vision to the world around us. This is a great vocation, a calling to wake people up to what’s really important. Copyright © J. S. Paluch Co.
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 Faith Formation Apprentice - Meg Kanatzar mkanatzar@icctampa.org
READINGS FOR THE WEEK Monday: Is 65:17-21; Ps 30:2, 4-6, 11-13b; Jn 4:43-54 Tuesday: Ez 47:1-9, 12; Ps 46:2-3, 5-6, 8-9; Jn 5:1-16 Wednesday: Is 49:8-15; Ps 145:8-9, 13cd-14, 17-18; Jn 5:17-30 Thursday: Ex 32:7-14; Ps 106:19-23; Jn 5:31-47 Friday: Wis 2:1a, 12-22; Ps 34:17-21, 23; Jn 7:1-2, 10, 25-30 Saturday: Jer 11:18-20; Ps 7:2-3, 9bc-12; Jn 7:40-53 Sunday: Ez 37:12-14; Ps 130:1-8; Rom 8:8-11; Jn 11:1-45 [3-7, 17, 20-27, 33b-45]
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 5:30pm6:30pm en la capilla
TREASURES FROM OUR TRADITION If there is such a thing as a Catholic “trademark” it is the sign of the cross, first traced on the senses of catechumens as they begin the journey to baptism, or on the forehead of an infant who is brought to the doors of the church at baptism. As early as the third century, Christians were tracing the sign of the cross on their bodies. At first, the cross was traced on the forehead during times of prayer and daily occupations. We use a similar small cross today as we trace the cross over on the forehead, lips, and heart at the Gospel during Mass. Much later, the full-body sign traced from forehead to heart to shoulders took shape, perhaps copying the priest’s gesture of blessing with the consecrated host during Mass. Today, this superb baptismal gift is a sign of belonging to Christ and the community, a way of focusing our attention, of asking for God’s blessing, of tracing on our shoulders a willingness to find meaning in life’s burdens. In the sign of the cross, we have an ever-available means of expressing gratitude for our baptism. —Rev. James Field, Copyright © J. S. Paluch Co. 2|
† Mass Intentions † 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 MONDAY - MARCH 31 7:00 A.M. (SI) Carmen by Friend 8:30 A.M. (SI) Tawn and Perla TUESDAY - APRIL 1 7:00 A.M. +Kay Di Paolo by Roger and Donna 8:30 A.M. +Evelyn Soto by Maria Soto WEDNESDAY - APRIL 2 - ST. FRANCIS OF PAOLA, HERMIT 7:00 A.M. (SI) Hilda Rivera 8:30 A.M. VOCATIONS THURSDAY - APRIL 3 7:00 A.M. 8:30 A.M. +Bertha Aquino by Family FRIDAY - APRIL 4 - ST. ISIDORE, BISHOP AND DOCTOR OF CHURCH 7:00 A.M. +All Souls by Suong Le 8:30 A.M. (SI) Christina Gocon by Mom 6:30 P.M. +Jacinta Velez by Maria Soto SATURDAY - APRIL 5 - ST. VINCENT FERRER, PRIEST 8:30 A.M. (SI) Idelbrando Perez by Maria Perez 4:30 P.M. +Theresa Kirk by Roger and Donna Hanley SUNDAY - APRIL 6 - FIFTH SUNDAY OF LENT 7:30 A.M. PEOPLE OF INCARNATION 9:00 A.M. (SI) Sheila Rivera by Mr. and Mrs. Rivera 10:30 A.M. +Feliciano Hernandez by Brenda, Arlene and Ted 12:00 P.M. +John Bisbano by Spaulding Family 1:30 P.M. +Ismael Rincon by Sister and Family 4:30 P.M. +Marie Copeland 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 03/23/2014 Offertory Donations .....................$24,002.00 Helping Hand ...................................................$ 220.00 Easter Flowers ..................................................$ 1,852.00 Dominican Parish…………………………….$ 265.50 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.
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 Alexander E. Groppe
Nancy Gwinn Robert Hasty Joane Hellenbrand 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 Lisa Paige Sandy Palermo Bob Patterson JR Pearce Germaine Pempsell Kim Perez Mary Perkinson Tom Phillips Tom Price
Sergio Pages, Jr. PV2 Chad Michael Burgess PV2 Angelique Burgess Ryan Wegman SGT Damian Patrick Bumm SSG Michael Haley
Bernard Rafferty, Sr. Donna Ridgeway Hilda Rivera Irvin Rivera, Jr. Rose Ann Robert Dewey Roberts Lydia Santiago Annette Scalise Dawn Seifert Phil Sheridan Jerry Shively Kody Sir Judy Slot Dianna Slowey Thomas
Bill and Angie Spink Shirley Sullivan Philip Traina Ines Velazquez William Vitto Rose Vrabel Brett Wallick Jerry Wegman Margaret Witonski Nick Wolf Amy Workman
PFC Timothy Haley Lt. Col Gregory Palmer, Afghanistan Cormac Lomasney, Afghanistan Brian McPhillips, Afghanistan Esteban Gonzalez, Afghanistan
03/23/2014 Renovation Donations.................... $ 2,095.00
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.
Incarnation Religious Articles Store Stop by and see the beautiful items for all occasions! Communion, Baptism, Weddings, Confirmation. Rosaries, Statues, Bibles and more. 11234 W. Hillsborough Ave. Tampa, FL 33635 (813)818-9600 (800)531-2837 www.budsbloomsandbeyond.com
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!
Incarnation Parish Young Adult Group will be having its first weekend retreat April 4th, 5th and 6th. If you are between the ages of 18-28 and would like to attend the retreat, please call the church office during the week and speak to Irene.
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. 4|
Fourth Sunday of Lent
March 30, 2014
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
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
READERS - Will Beran - 882-0178
want to remember a special
ENVIRONMENT/ART - Connie Hennessey - 884-8326
Anniversary or a family member with
USHERS - Tom Osborn - 885-3829 VISITORS OF THE SICK - Fr. Jairo Atehortua - 885-7861 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 - For membership information - Dave Shively - 813-525-5839 LIFE MINISTRY - Teresa Trubilla - 841-6563 - Trubilla@mac.com
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.
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
COMITÉ PASTORAL HISPANO - Padre Jairo - 885-7861 fatehortua@icctampa.org Se reúne el tercer jueves de cada mes
RELIGIOUS ARTICLES STORE - Connie Hennessey - 884-8326
CORO HISPANO - David Funes - dfunes@icctampa.org miércoles a las 7:00pm y los domingos a las 12:00 pm
SPECIAL EDUCATION - Mary Thomson - 884-8040 STEWARDSHIP - Tim Madden - 831-9770 tmmadden@tampabay.rr.com THAT MAN IS YOU - Michael Rivera - 598-0972 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
CHARITY If you truly want to help the soul of your neighbor, you should approach God first with all your heart. Ask him simply to fill you with charity, the greatest of all virtues; with it you can accomplish what you desire. —St. Vincent Ferrer FILL US Open wide the windows of our spirits and fill us full of light; open wide the door of our hearts, that we may receive and entertain Thee with all our powers of adoration. —Christina Rossetti 6|
EMAUS DAMAS - Liliana Astete 646-339-4286 y Doris Quirindongo (813) 843-6654. Miércoles de por medio 7pm. EMAUS HOMBRES - Stevenson Quirindongo
813-817-9321
ESCUELA DE EVANGELIZACION JUAN PABLO II María Teresa Aguilar 813-315 0925. Viernes 7pm, salón de clase #3. GRUPO DE JOVENES - Carmen Cayón - 885-7861. GRUPO DE JOVENES ADULTOS - Ana Acevedo al 359-7722. Viernes, 7:30pm, salón de conferencia. GRUPO DE MATRIMONIOS - Lecy y Dante Sánchez - 850-4526. Viernes, 7:30pm, salón St. Francis 1. GRUPO DE ORACION - Juan Estévez o Reina Borjas al 813-2490986. Martes 7:30pm, salón St. Michael. LECTORES - Alan Aguilar- 315-0928 LEGION DE MARIA - Brunilda Reyes - 813 841 5366. Sábado 9:30am, salón St. Francis. MINISTROS DE EUCARISTIA - Tito Bello - 516-2619 MONAGUILLOS - Doris Quirindongo - 843-6654 UJIERES - José Guaba - 504-5538
We need Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion We need ministers for all masses. If you are interested in joining this ministry, please contact Frank Salamone by email: fsalamone2003@yahoo.com or by phone at 813205-8259.
$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.
Next weekend is our monthly Food Collection. Please leave non-perishable food in the plastic bins located in the church foyer or a monetary donation in the Helping Hand boxes located at the rear of the church. Thank You!
MEALS ON WHEELS NEEDS YOUR HELP!! MOW is in desperate need of summertime volunteers to deliver meals to homebound and elderly neighbors. It only takes an hour per week and routes are available throughout Tampa. For more information, please call 813-238-8410 or visit www.mowtampa.org.
“Amen, I say to you, whatever you did for one of these least brothers of mine, you did for me” (Mt 25:40). Today, we are reminded that Jesus identified himself with our poorest brothers and sisters. The Catholic Relief Services Collection serves Jesus in the victims of human trafficking, in those who suffer from unjust laws, and in those who need pastoral care and humanitarian assistance across the globe. Through your support with today’s Collection, you help Jesus in disguise. Please be generous.
PLEASE COME TO A PASSOVER CELEBRATION ST. MICHAEL’S HALL MONDAY, April 14th 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.
Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament is this Friday following the 8:30am Mass until 6:15pm. Won’t you spend one hour with our Lord?
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.
Carnival Raffle Tickets
EUCHARISTIC MINISTERS TRAINING June 12, 2014 This will be the last training session for the liturgical year. For those of you that missed the previous two sessions it is mandatory that you attend this session. If you are unable to attend please contact Fr. Clement.
Remember that WE DID NOT MAIL Out Tickets this year but you can participate just like always. Drop a check in the collection marked “raffle tickets” and we will fill them out for you. Paul Hunter – Carnival Chairman
Church of the Incarnation
813-885-7861
2014 CARNIVAL 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
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.
Retail Store Hours -- CLOSED
April 3rd – Thursday: April 4th – Friday:
ADMISSION IS FREE - Invite your friends and family who are not members of our parish community to join us in the celebration.
Carnival Hours
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
Food & Rides Thursday: 6pm - 10pm
ITEMS NEEDED: Clothes (clean & mended), Toys, Shoes, CD’S, Videos, Dishes, Book, Linens, Old Decorations (any season) Furniture, Jewelry …..Small Working Appliances & Electronics
Friday: 6pm to Midnight Saturday: 2pm to Midnight Sunday: 1pm to 8pm HALF PRICE RIDE TICKETS ON SALE THIS SUNDAY AFTER ALL MASSES IN THE GAZEBO
****NO MATTRESSES**** **NO PICK-UP OR DELIVERY*** Tax Deduction Forms will be available**
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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Cuarto Domingo de Cuaresma 30 de marzo de 2014 El Señor es mi pastor, nada me falta. — Salmo 23 (22):1
Domingo 30 de Marzo de 2014. Cuarto Domingo de Cuaresma Reflexionando la Palabra de Dios El materialismo ha cambiado la percepción del mundo y de la vida en muchas personas. Dicen los materialistas que sólo existe lo que se ve, lo que se puede contar, pesar y medir. La mayoría de las cosas de la vida existen y no las vemos. Ejemplo de ello pueden ser los pensamientos, las ideas, las sensaciones, el aire, las células, y así podríamos hacer una lista interminable. Incluso ateos convencidos que ridiculizan nuestra creencia en Dios no se dan cuenta que ellos mismos también creen en lo que no ven. Cuando hablan de democracia, de justicia, de solidaridad, de igualdad; son conceptos tan invisibles como el mismo Dios. Aunque yo nunca haya visto la democracia, ni la justicia, ni la solidaridad, ni la igualdad creo profundamente en ellas, al igual que creo en Dios su creador. En la palabra de Dios ver es símbolo de la fe, ver es tener fe. Recobrar la vista es entrar en el mundo de la fe y para entrar en este mundo es necesario estar cerca de Jesús. Ver es mirar el mundo con los ojos de Jesús, percibir la vida tal y como Dios la quiere y no como los seres humanos la hemos ido construyendo. Tenemos necesidad de que Jesús cure nuestras cegueras que son más de una. Puede ser que la mirada sobre los demás esté en urgente necesidad de conversión. Es probable que tu sincero deseo de seguir a Cristo produzca magníficas posibilidades de milagros para los que te rodean. Pero la ceguera que más te debe de preocupar es la propia, la que no te deja ver cómo eres para Dios, para ti mismo y para los demás. Hay cristianos que son capaces de percibir la ceguera en las otras personas pero son incapaces de ver su propia oscuridad. Estar ciegos por dentro es no encontrar caminos de esperanza, es ser un ignorante de Dios y de sí mismo. Ver significa amar, quien no ama permanece en la más absoluta de las oscuridades, en la más rotunda fe muerta. La cosa no está en preguntarnos si sé mucho o poco sobre los textos bíblicos, ni tan siquiera si tengo profundos conocimientos teológicos. La pregunta es si todo lo que se me acerca amorosamente más a Dios y a los demás. Si veo que crezco en el amor voy por el buen camino. Si percibo que cada vez quiero menos a Dios y a los demás, entonces es que mi ceguera se agranda. Somos cristianos no porque seguimos sólo lo que Jesús dijo. Somos cristianos porque le seguimos a Él en persona. No seguimos ideas, seguimos al Jesús sanador y salvador. Esto da la impresión que no lo tienen claro muchos hermanos y hermanas en la fe. Ellos, como todos, necesitamos cada día ser sanados de nuestras cegueras. P. Jairo Para pensarlo Pecados a desenmascarar en Cuaresma: La Avaricia La avaricia o la pasión por el tener, el retener, el acaparar. La avaricia nos tienta con el brillo del oro, con el poder del dinero, con las puertas abiertas de todos los paraísos. Es la tentación del consumo, que hoy nos seduce y fascina poderosamente. ¿Hay quien dude que el tener es hoy y ha sido siempre una de las fuerzas que mueven al mundo? Pues que pregunte las razones por las que la gente trabaja, lucha, juega, suda, se mueve, gasta; pregunte por sus objetivos y sus sueños; pregunte por qué no le gusta compartir; pregunte las razones últimas de tanta guerra y tanta discordia.
El tener es hoy uno de los ídolos más venerados, el becerro de oro, y su religión es el consumismo. El poder y el tener se dan amistosamente la mano. La raíz de todos los males es el amor al dinero, nos lo recuerda la primera carta a Timoteo (1 Tim. 6, 10).
“Yo les aseguro que, cuando lo hicieron con el más insignificante de mis hermanos, conmigo lo hicieron” (Mt 25:40). Hoy se nos recuerda que Jesús se identificó con nuestros hermanos y hermanas más pobres. La Catholic Relief Services Collection sirve a Jesús en las victimas del tráfico humano, en aquellos que sufren por leyes injustas y en los que necesitan cuidado pastoral y ayuda humanitaria alrededor del mundo. Al contribuir a la Colecta de hoy, ustedes van a ayudar a Jesús con otro rostro. Por favor, sean generosos.
Carnaval Parroquial 2014 3, 4, 5, 6, de abril ¡LOS ESPERAMOS!
Los boletos para montar en los diferentes aparatos están a la venta 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. Costo: $75.00. Todos los podrá adquirir en la oficina del colegio, o en la oficina parroquial durante la semana.
ADORACIÓN EUCARÍSTICA La exposición del Santísimo es cada primer viernes después de la Misa de las 8:30am hasta la Bendición Solemne a las 6:15 pm. Todos están invitados a venir a la capilla para la Adoración.
Colecta de Alimentos Mensual El próximo fin de semana tendremos nuestra colecta de alimentos. Todo lo que se reúna se donará al Banco de Alimentos de la Iglesia Luterana de Our Savior. Le damos las gracias por su generosidad y su continuo apoyo. |9
30 de Marzo de 2014
LECTURAS DE LA SEMANA Lunes:
Is 65:17-21; Sal 30 (29):2, 4-6, 11-13b; Jn 4:43-54 Martes: Ez 47:1-9, 12; Sal 46 (45):2-3, 5-6, 8-9; Jn 5:1-16 Miércoles: Is 49:8-15; Sal 145 (144):8-9, 13cd-14, 17-18; Jn 5:17-30 Jueves: Ex 32:7-14; Sal 106 (105):19-23; Jn 5:31-47 Viernes: Sab 2:1a, 12-22; Sal 34 (33):17-21, 23; Jn 7:1-2, 10, 25-30 Sábado: Jer 11:18-20; Sal 7:2-3, 9bc-12; Jn 7:40-53 Domingo: Ez 37:12-14; Sal 130 (129):1-8; Rom 8:8-11; Jn 11:1-45 [3-7, 17, 20-27, 33b-45]
El 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 813-817-9321.
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TRADICIONES DE NUESTRA FE Hoy recordamos el nacimiento de uno de nuestros propios héroes: César Estrada Chávez, quien nació en Arizona en 1927 y falleció en Los Ángeles, California en 1993. El racismo y la injusticia de su tiempo, obligaron a él y su familia a salir de su natal Arizona, pues sus padres perdieron sus tierras a causa de unos malhechores. En 1938 el destino lo llevó a Los Ángeles, al barrio “Sal, si puedes”. Con la ayuda de Dolores Huerta y otras personas, en 1962 fundó el movimiento sindical de campesinos que daría a luz a United Farm Workers para protestar por las injusticias que nuestro pueblo sufría en los viñedos, situación que bien puede describirse como barbarie. Muchos se unieron a la “huelga” y al boicoteo de uvas bajo la bandera roja del águila azteca y el estandarte de Guadalupe. De esta manera, con símbolos de nuestro origen indígena y religioso, César nos enseñó que “Sí se puede” salir adelante. En dos ocasiones, en 1972 y en 1988 respectivamente, debido a que algunos compañeros del movimiento querían incurrir en la violencia para salir adelante, César hizo un ayuno de 24 y 36 días respectivamente. De esta manera exhortó una vez más a todo el movimiento de que sólo mediante el trabajo, la fe y el sacrificio se pueden lograr las cosas. ¡Sí se puede! —Fray Gilberto Cavazos-Glz, OFM, Copyright © J. S. Paluch Co.