CHURCH OF THE INCARNATION 8220 W. HILLSBOROUGH AVE. • TAMPA, FLORIDA 33615 http://www.icctampa.org Phone: 813- 885-7861 Fax: (813) 884-3624
PARISH OFFICE: 5124 Gateway Dr. Tampa, FL 33615 HOURS: Mon. - Fri. 9am - 4pm
Clergy - 813-885-7861 Very Rev. Michael Suszynski, Pastor Rev. Diego Ossa, Parochial Vicar Rev. Philip Clement, Parochial Vicar Deacon Joseph Krzanowski Deacon Frank Julian Deacon Pablo Maldonado
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Parish Business Administrator phunter@icctampa.org Dave Arnold -
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Parish Secretary/Bulletin Editor imartinez@icctampa.org Silvia Rivera
Receptionist/ Asst Editor srivera@icctampa.org Donal Noonan
Music Director dnoonan@icctampa.org Carmen Cayon
Director of Faith Formation ccayon@icctampa.org Philomena Johnson
Grades Pk-12 ; Sacrament Prep. & Youth Ministry pjohnson@icctampa.org
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The sixth Sunday of Lent, which used to be called Palm Sunday, is now referred to as Passion Sunday. This is the beginning of Holy Week which culminates in the celebration of the Triduum and ends with evening prayer on Easter Sunday. Plan to be part of these liturgies and immerse yourself in the most important celebrations of the liturgical year. Don’t let them pass by without you. Be actively engaged with your church family at this holy time. The Holy Week schedule is inserted in today’s bulletin. Please take one home. Daily Masses: 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 6:15pm Rosary every Thursday at 11:30am in the chapel Rosario en español cada jueves a las 7:00pm en la capilla CONFESSIONS: Saturdays - 2:30 to 3:30pm in the Church
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Pay tribute to a loved one’s memory... Memorials are special ways of honoring the people we love, whether they are living or deceased. We have Memorial Opportunities available!
We need vestment hangers and concelebrant stoles. If you are interested in this memorial opportunity please call the parish office and speak with Irene at
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Join Fr. Philip in a three week presentation on the Latin (Tridentine) Mass, which will explore the basics of the Extraordinary Form of the Mass in order to give a better understanding of the words, language, and structure of this most holy prayer.
We hope this experience will assist you in gaining a respect and appreciation for the Extraordinary Form of the Holy Sacrifice of the Mass that is such a rich part of our Catholic heritage. We also hope this experience will assist you in gaining a better appreciation and a deeper love for the Ordinary Form of the Holy Sacrifice of the Mass that we have all become so familiar with over the last 40 years. Session 1: Saturday, April 14 (9:00am - 10:30am) OR Sunday, April 15 (4:00pm - 5:30pm) Session 2: Saturday, April 21 (9:00am - 10:30am) OR Sunday, April 22 (4:00pm - 5:30pm) Session 3: Saturday, April 28 (9:00am - 10:30am) OR Sunday, April 29 (4:00pm - 5:30pm)
On Sunday, May 6th, we will wrap it all up with the celebration of the Latin (Tridentine) Mass at 4:00pm in the Church. If you've never experienced the Latin Mass, or if it's been years, please come. We'd love to have you! Please go to our website to register www.icctampa.org/latinmass
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† Mass Intentions † SUNDAY - APRIL 1 - PALM SUNDAY OF THE PASSION OF THE LORD 7:30 A.M. +Joan Julian by 7:30am Ushers 9:00 A.M. (SI) Prayer Box Intentions by Our Lady of Mercy Prayer Group 10:30 A.M. PEOPLE OF INCARNATION 12:00 P.M. +Feliciano Hernandez by Children 1:30 P.M. +Evelyn Soto by Maria Soto MONDAY - APRIL 2 7:00 A.M. 8:30 A.M. TUESDAY - APRIL 3 7:00 A.M. +Bertha Aquino by Family 8:30 A.M. +Jacinta Veles by Maria Soto WEDNESDAY - APRIL 4 7:00 A.M. VOCATIONS 8:30 A.M. (SI) Christina Gocon by Mom THURSDAY - APRIL 5 - HOLY THURSDAY NO AM MASSES 7:30 P.M. FRIDAY - APRIL 6 - GOOD FRIDAY OF THE PASSION OF THE LORD NO MASSES SATURDAY - APRIL 7 - HOLY SATURDAY NO 8:30AM OR 4:30PM MASSES 8:00 P.M. Spiritual Bouquet Intentions SUNDAY - APRIL 8 - EASTER SUNDAY OF THE RESURRECTION OF THE LORD 7:30 A.M. Spiritual Bouquet Intentions 9:00 A.M. - PEOPLE OF INCARNATION 9:10 A.M. 10:30 A.M. 10:40 A.M. Spiritual Bouquet Intentions 12:00 P.M. 1:30 P.M.
Due to the early transmission of the bulletin, the offertory information for March 25th will be in the April 8th bulletin.
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Sick Prayer List: New names appear in 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, e-mail Silvia Rivera at: srivera@icctampa.org or call the office. Please pray also for our parishioners who are in hospitals, nursing homes and our shut ins. Isabelle Allen George Bessler Jeff Bickel David Boyd Mariana Brandao Alice V. Brown Kenneth Brown Chuck Burton Mary B. Buskey Milagro Castillo Mary Childers Mike Childers Delma Chimelis Frank Chinchar Carmen Cisnero Isa Collazo Mary Cooper Phillip Cusmano Lissette Dayhou Ramon Diaz Gail Diestler Jack and Lucy Dietz
Kevin Dion Dylan Edward Manuel Escamilla Tom Esgro Nila Espinola Bertha Fyda Marie Georges Mary Gibson Lauren Gillihan
Together we are
Kirk Goetz Olga Gonzales Maria Gonzalez Patrick Hardy Robert Hasty Paul Hunter Greg Jackson Rodrigo Jurado Joyce Kielpinski Sue Ellen Krick Mimi Kuhla Erica Lacayo John Large Daniela C. LaRosa Michael Lloyd Rudy Lopez Elba Martinez Priscilla Mauricio Bonnie McCurdy Matthew T. McLane, Sr.
Don McNally, Jr. Bill McNamee Maria Merlo Cindy Morgan Fr. Jonathan Niehaus
John O’Brien Mary E. O’Brien Manuel Ortiz Tina Palermo Anne Patchill Bob Patterson
JR Pearce Angelo Perez Carol Perez Peter Proley Lydia Quesada Edna Rano-Mapugay
Lois Reynolds Violet Riche Delores Roberta Maria Robles Evaristo Rodriguez Roland Rodriguez Ewen Rosale Humberto Sanchez Brenda Sandy Bill Seemann Macario Sosa Bill and Angie Spink
Elizabeth Suarez Janet Taylor TCWM Sheli Thomas Javanna Vasconcellos
Ines Velazquez Mercedes Viera Jerry Wegman Ty Wegman Selwyn Williams Bruno Zabukas
SSGT Angelique Vazquez, Japan LCPL Almoris E. Lugo, Jr. PFC Joshua Luckey, Afghanistan David Valencia PV2 James Phillips, Afghanistan Sergio Pages, Jr. PVT2 Chad Burgess
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Hosts The Diocese of St. Petersburg Catholic Family Day Saturday, April 28, 2012 The cost is $50 per person Student Admission (K‐12th grade) Op onal Meal Voucher can be purchased as well. JOIN US FOR THE SATURDAY VIGIL MASS TICKETS MUST BE PURCHASED IN ADVANCE DEADLINE TO ORDER IS APRIL 18TH. Contact, Philomena Johnson in the Faith Forma on Office at 813‐885‐7861 to purchase ckets or for addi onal informa on.
HOLY WEEK For the Palm Sunday Gospel, we return to the Gospel according to Mark. The account of the Passion takes up nearly one-third of Mark’s entire Gospel and, of all the evangelists, he is the one who presents the details most graphically. He depicts the humanity of Jesus most intensely, describing his sufferings thoroughly. Mark portrays Jesus as a complete fulfillment of the “Suffering Servant” of Isaiah, the obedient, humble slave dying on a cross of whom Paul speaks in Philippians. But it is important to remember that we call this “Holy Week” and not “sad week” or “suffering week,” for each of the readings today, even the lamentations of the psalm, end in the promise of the strength and hope that is granted by God to those who faithfully give of themselves in love. As we enter into this week through these readings, we must reflect deeply on the sufferings of Jesus, but still be confident in the joy of risen, eternal life that awaits all of us who faithfully walk with him through these days. Copyright © J. S. Paluch Co.
PRAYER OF THE WEEK March 25, 2012, Fifth Sunday of Lent By your help, we beseech you, Lord our God, may we walk eagerly in that same charity with which, out of love for the world, your Son handed himself over to death. Through our Lord Jesus Christ, your Son, who lives and reigns with you in the unity of the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Reflection question: How do I follow the example of Jesus in loving others? Collect text from the English translation of The Roman Missal, © 2010, International Commission on English in the Liturgy Corporation. All rights reserved. Copyright © J. S. Paluch Company, Inc.
READINGS FOR THE WEEK
Monday: Is 42:1-7; Jn 12:1-11 Tuesday: Is 49:1-6; Jn 13:21-33, 36-38 Wednesday: Is 50:4-9a; Mt 26:14-25 Thursday: Chrism Mass: Is 61:1-3a, 6a, 8b-9; Ps 89; Rv 1:5-8; Lk 4:16-21 Lord’s Supper: Ex 12:1-8, 11-14; Ps 116; 1 Cor 11:23-26; Jn 13:1-15 Friday: Is 52:13 — 53:12; Ps 31; Heb 4:14-16; 5:7-9; Jn 18:1 — 19:42 Saturday: a) Gn 1:1 — 2:2 [1:1, 26-31a]; b) Gn 22:1-18 [1-2, 9a, 10-13, 15-18]; c) Ex 14:15 — 15:1; d) Is 54:5-14; e) Is 55:1-11; f) Bar 3:9-15, 32 — 4:4; g) Ez 36:16-17a, 18-28; h) Rom 6:3-11; i) Mk 16:1-7 Sunday: Acts 10:34a, 37-43; Ps 118; Col 3:1-4 or 1 Cor 5:6b-8; Jn 20:1-9 or Mk 16:1-7 or (at an afternoon or evening Mass) Lk 24:13-35
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Be who God created you to be. INCARNATION CATHOLIC SCHOOL strives to develop the whole person—mind, spirit and body. We offer a diverse and challenging academic program, including the core courses as well as supplemental subjects. Students attend Mass weekly, participate in daily recess and bi-weekly physical education classes, and contribute to school wide service projects.
Members of the Boys’ Tennis Team with Coach Arroyo.
ICS teachers are certified in their field and over 40% of faculty members hold at least one Masters’ level degree. In a spirit of collegiality, teachers collaborate with each other so as to integrate the curriculum. This interdisciplinary approach allows students to see connections between and among their various classes. Find out more about becoming a member of the Irish for the 2012—13 school year by contacting the School Office: 813.884.4502.
Pre-K to Grade 3 students met with author and illustrator Andrew Toffoli to learn more about becoming a writer. 5111 Webb Road * Tampa, FL 33615
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In keeping with our tradition, we at incarnation catholic school: Inspire life-long learning, Challenge each individual to be a disciple of Christ and Strive to live our Catholic faith through service to each other and the community.
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PARISH ACTIVITIES SUNDAY - APRIL 1 FELLOWSHIP, COFFEE AND DONUTS IN ST. MICHAEL’S HALL FAITH FORMATION IN ALL CLASSROOMS MONDAY - APRIL 2
OPEN:
TUESDAY - APRIL 3 9:00 A.M.
Job Search Support Group
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AA Men’s Closed Meetings
St. Patrick’s Room
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Spanish Prayer Group
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Music Ministry
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WEDNESDAY - APRIL 4 7:00 P.M.
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Spanish Choir
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THURSDAY - APRIL 5 - HOLY THURSDAY
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FRIDAY - APRIL 6 - GOOD FRIDAY SATURDAY - APRIL 7
SUNDAY MASSES ALTAR SERVER SCHEDULE
April 8, 2012 7:30 am:
Margaret Parker, Matthew Walsh
9:00 am:
Sarah Cureton, Mojo Conrad, Marielle Conrad, Jordan Jankowski
9:10 am:
Brett Gajewski, Kristen Gajewski, Chris Wille
10:30 am: Brandon Shively, Karoljozef Piedad, Eva Prendergast, Megan Shively 10:40 am
Gabrielle Madden, Sarah Fernandez, Jack Wood
12:00 pm: Marco Fleet, Anthony Cotignola, Marie Cotignola, Liana Lemus 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.
LITURGY GROUPS ALTAR SERVERS DAVID SMITH……………………….885-7861 KAITLIN JOHNSON………………………….885-7861 Or via e-mail iccaltarservers@gmail.com EUCHARISTIC MINISTERS FR. PHILIP CLEMENT……….…….. 885-7861 READERS WILL BERAN ………………………. 882-0178 MUSIC DIRECTOR DONAL NOONAN………….…..……885-7861 ENVIRONMENT/ART CONNIE HENNESSEY ………………...884-8326 USHERS TOM OSBORN..……………….…...885-3829 VISITORS OF THE SICK FR. PHILIP CLEMENT...….………. 885-7861
PARISH ORGANIZATIONS BIBLE STUDY CARMEN CAYON…….………….... 885-7861 CARNIVAL PAUL/NORMA HUNTER …………...854-1171 COFFEE & DONUTS ALMA SHAMBLIN…………………..886-9365 Or via e-mail afshamblin@aol.com COLUMBIETTES DALE ZGURZYNSKI…......................885-5228 FINANCE COUNCIL DEACON FRANK JULIAN ………………….... 885-7861 HELPING HAND PARISH OFFICE…..……………..…..885-7861 INC. COUNCIL OF CATHOLIC WOMEN ALMA SHAMBLIN…………………….886-9365 Or via e-mail afshamblin@aol.com INC. HOME & SCHOOL KIM FIELD….. ….….884-4502 (School Office) JOB SEARCH SUPPORT HILDA LYONS……icjobsupport@hotmail.com KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS STAN ZGURZYNSKI………….. … 885-5228 LIFE MINISTRY TERESA TRUBILLA……….….……..841-6563 Or via e-mail T2DeskTop@aol.com 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 SCRIP SCHOOL OFFICE……………………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
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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.
BAPTISMS CARMEN CAYON ……………….885-7861 RCIA CARMEN CAYON……….……….885-7861 FIRST EUCHARIST PHILOMENA JOHNSON……….885-7861 CONFIRMATION PHILOMENA JOHNSON…….…885-7861 MARRIAGE PREPARATION FR. PHILIP CLEMENT… .…………...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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The Incarnation job support ministry meets on Tuesday mornings from 9 to 11 at St. Brendan's room outside of St. Michaels Hall. If you are unemployed, underemployed, or trying to get back into the workforce, we invite you to join our group, a faith-based group of fellow members of our parish family, formed to provide support and assistance to help you get your "next" job. EMPLOYERS: Do you have vacancies in your company? Please help us by emailing a summary of the vacancies including requirements/skills needed, and we'll distribute this information to our job support members. Email to: icjobsupport@hotmail.com
You are invited to join a new ministry in our parish to make handmade lace Chapel Veils, also known as "Mantillas". Chapel Veils were once common for Catholic women to wear to church and are becoming more popular again with traditional Catholics mantilla’s lace. Please call Connie Hennessey at 813-884-8326 for additional information.
Our PARISH SEDER MEAL is this Monday at 6:30pm in St. Michael’s Hall. The Seder Meal is done in memory of the Passover celebrated by our 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 Parish Office will be closed this Thursday and Friday.
Please be generous with your Easter offering! Thank You
We need items to make the following “Theme Baskets” Movie Time Kitchen Chef Golf Course Picnic Day Teacher’s Classroom Nursery Rhyme time Coffee Break Beach Day Toys and Board Games
FOR THE BASKET BOOTH Please drop off your donation/items at the church office during the week or the religious store on Sunday. Thank you for your help!
We pray that you and your family will be blessed this Holy Week through your active participation in the Sacred Liturgies and that the New Life of the Risen Lord will dwell forever in your hearts and homes. Father Michael, Father Diego, Father Philip, Deacon Joe, Deacon Frank, Deacon Pablo Incarnation Ministers and Staff
Blessing of the Easter Foods Holy Saturday 11:30 In the Chapel
Bring your Bells: The Easter Vigil is the quintessential Mass of the entire year, and if you have never attended we invite you to do so this year. During this Mass we welcome into the Church those who have been preparing for reception of the sacraments. Also at this Mass we return to singing the Gloria. During the Gloria at the Easter Vigil we ring bells, and if you attend, we invite you to bring a hand bell to ring during the singing of the Gloria. Page 7
Ride Tickets go on sale this weekend in the Gazebo!
Domingo de Ramos “De la Pasión del Señor” 1o de abril de 2012 [Cristo] se humilló a sí mismo, y por obediencia aceptó incluso la muerte, y una muerte de cruz. — Filipenses 2:8 LOS SANTOS Y OTRAS CELEBRACIONES Domingo: San Hugo Lunes: San Francisco de Paula Martes: San Ricardo y San Sixto Miércoles: Santa Gema Galgani Jueves: Jueves Santo; Triduo Pascual Viernes: Viernes Santo; Ayuno y abstinencia; Sábado: Sábado Santo; Vigilia Pascual; Inicio de la Pascua judía La oficina Parroquial estará cerrada comenzando el Jueves Santo, y de nuevo abrirá el lunes, 9 de abril a las 9:00am. LES DESEAMOS A USTEDES Y SUS FAMILIAS UNA FELIZ Y BENDECIDA PASCUA DE RESURRECIÓN.
El martes, 3 de abril, 2012 a las 11:30am, el Obispo Robert Lynch presidirá la MISA CRISMAL en la Catedral de St. Judas Apóstol. 5815 Fifth Avenue North, St. Petersburg. Esta es la Misa donde se bendice el Óleo de los Enfermos, Óleo de los Catecúmenos, y el Santo Crisma. Estos oleos son usados durante todo el año cuando celebramos los sacramentos. Los fieles están invitados a participar en esta celebración diocesana tan significativa.
EL VIERNES SANTO (6 de abril) TENDREMOS LA REPRESENTACIÓN DEL VIA CRUCIS EN VIVO EN LOS TERRENOS DEL COLEGIO HORA: 6:00PM
Viernes Santo, es día de AYUNO y también de ABSTINENCIA. Los días de abstinencia, no se puede comer carne. Todos los Católicos desde 14 años están comprendidos bajo la ley de abstinencia. El ayuno (una comida completa y dos comidas pequeñas, sin comer nada entre comidas) para los adultos de 21 a 59 años.
BENDICIÓN DE LOS ALIMENTOS DE PASCUA Sábado Santo, 7 de abril tendremos la bendición de los alimentos para el Día de Pascua, a las 11:00am en la Capilla.
ORACIÓN DE LA SEMANA 1o de abril de 2012, Domingo de Ramos “De la pasión del Señor” Dios todopoderoso y eterno, que has querido entregarnos como ejemplo de humildad a Cristo, nuestro salvador, hecho hombre y clavado en una cruz, concédenos vivir según las enseñanzas de su pasión, para participar con él, un día, de su gloriosa resurrección. Por nuestro Señor Jesucristo, tu Hijo, que vive y reina contigo en la unidad del Espíritu Santo y es Dios por los siglos de los siglos. Pregunta de reflexión: ¿Cómo puedo poner atención a la lección que Jesús nos enseñó sobre el sufrimiento paciente? Tomado del Misal Romano, décimo quinta edición © 2006, Comisión Episcopal Mexicana, publicado por Obra Nacional de la Buena Prensa, México, D.F. Usado con permiso. Copyright © J. S. Paluch Company, Inc.
Hermano ven y descubre ese Cristo joven que hay en ti, vive esta cuaresma y pascua junto al grupo juvenil adulto “Vive” todos los sábados de 7:00pm a 9:00pm en el salón St. Patrick. El tema que estamos desarrollando es de la Tecnología: ¿Libertad o esclavitud? “Acuérdate de tu creador ahora que eres joven y que no han llegado los momentos difíciles” Eclesiastés 12:1.
Este lunes, 2 de abril, 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. $1 de donación. Por favor traiga un plato de comida para compartir. La celebración será en inglés.
Carnaval Parroquial 2012 19, 20, 21, 22 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 cuesta $70.00. Todos los podrá adquirir en el colegio, o en la oficina parroquial durante la semana. Page 9
1 de abril de 2012 SEMANA SANTA Por el Evangelio del Domingo de Ramos, volvemos al Evangelio según San Marcos. El relato de la Pasión ocupa casi un tercio de todo el Evangelio según Marcos y, de todos los evangelistas, él es quien presenta los detalles más gráficos. Marcos representa la humanidad de Jesús con mayor intensidad, describiendo sus sufrimientos a fondo. Presenta a Jesús como el cumplimiento completo del “Siervo sufriente” de Isaías, el esclavo humilde y obediente que muere en la cruz y de quien Pablo habla a los filipenses. Pero es importante recordar que a esto lo llamamos “Semana Santa” y no “semana triste” o “semana de sufrimiento”, porque cada una de las lecturas de hoy, incluso los lamentos del Salmo, terminan con la promesa de la fuerza y la esperanza que son otorgadas por Dios a los que fielmente dan de sí mismos en amor. A medida que entramos a esta semana por vía de estas lecturas, debemos reflexionar profundamente sobre los sufrimientos de Jesús, pero con la tranquilidad de la alegría de la vida resucitada y eterna que nos espera a todos los que fielmente caminamos con él durante estos días. Copyright © J. S. Paluch Co.
Nuestra Cultura
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ara la devoción popular, es ésta una semana central e importantísima. Se van a suceder procesiones, celebraciones vivientes del Vía Crucis y toda clase de expresiones públicas de la fe, que pueden tener una gran incidencia en la vida moral del pueblo.
LA CRUZ Toma la cruz que él envía, así como está, y no como te la imaginas que debe ser. —Madre Cornelia Connelly
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LECTURAS DE LA SEMANA Lunes: Is 42:1-7; Jn 12:1-11 Martes: Is 49:1-6; Jn 13:21-33, 36-38 Miércoles: Is 50:4-9a; Mt 26:14-25 Jueves: Cena del Señor: Ex 12:1-8, 11-14; Sal 116 (115); 1 Cor 11:23-26; Jn 13:1-15 Viernes: Is 52:13 — 53:12; Sal 31 (30); Heb 4:14-16; 5:7-9; Jn 18:1 — 19:42 Sábado: a) Gn 1:1-2:2 [1:1, 26-31a]; b) Gn 22:1-18 [1-2, 9a, 10-13, 15-18]; c) Éx 14:15 — 15:1; d) Is 54:5-14; e) Is 55:1-11; f) Bar 3:915, 32 — 4:4; g) Ez 36:16-17a, 18-28; h) Rom 6:3-11; i) Mt 28:1-10 Domingo: Hch 10:34a, 37-43; Sal 118 (117); Col 3:1-4 o 1 Cor 5:6b-8; Jn 20:1-9 o Mc 16:1-7 o (en misas de la tarde o la noche) Lc 24:13-35
Reflexiones para la homilía Por ser el relato de la Pasión suficientemente rico y expresivo, quizás lo mejor que podamos hacer hoy es un silencio en nuestro corazón pidiendo luz y fuerza para adentrarnos en estos misterios de fe que vamos a celebrar a lo largo de la semana, sin perder de vista que el final es el triunfo definitivo y total de Cristo sobre la muerte.
Para la reflexión ¿Cómo vivimos en nuestra familia y comunidad estos días de la Semana Santa? ¿Son momentos importantes para profundizar en nuestra fe en la obra de salvación de Cristo?