CHURCH OF THE INCARNATION Parish Office: 5124 Gateway Dr. , Tampa, FL 33615 813.885.7861 Fax: 813.884.3624 www.icctampa.org Parish Office Hours: Monday - Friday 9am to 4pm
School Office: 5111 Webb Rd. , Tampa, FL 33615 813.884.4502 Fax: 813.885.3734 www.icstampa.org
Thurs. 6pm - 10pm Fri. 6pm - Midnight Sat. 2pm - Midnight Sun. 1pm - 8pm
1/2 Price Ride Tickets Available Today In The Gazebo
1/2 price Ride Tickets available at the Parish & School Offices Mon - Thurs
Would you like to volunteer at the Carnival?
The Bloodmobile is here this Sunday!
Contact Paul Hunter: 813-885-7861
08:00 AM to 02:45 PM
Mass Schedule Monday through Friday: 7am & 8:30am Saturday: 8:30 am & 4:30pm (Vigil) Sunday: 7:30am, 9:00am, 10:30am (signed), 12pm
DEVOTIONS Morning Prayer Group: Liturgy of the Hours Mon., Tue., Thurs., Fri. & Sat. from 8:10am - 8:25am
ADORATION OF THE BLESSED SACRAMENT
MISAS EN ESPAÑOL:
Every 1st Friday following the 8:30 am Mass until 6:15pm
LATIN MASS: Sundays at 4:30pm
ROSARY every Thursday at 11:30am in the chapel ROSARIO EN ESPAÑOL - cada jueves de 5:30pm-6:30pm en la capilla
Cada domingo a la 1:30pm Cada viernes a las 6:30 pm
CONFESSIONS: Saturdays - 2:30 to 3:30pm in Church
Clergy - 813-885-7861 Very Rev. Michael Suszynski, Pastor Rev. Jairo Atehortua Parochial Vicar Rev. Philip Clement, Parochial Vicar Deacon Frank Julian Deacon Pablo Maldonado
Church of the Incarnation
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April 17th – Wednesday – Drop Off Goods Hours – 8am to7pm Retail Store Hours -- CLOSED April 18th – Thursday -- Drop Off Goods Hours – 9am to 9pm Retail Store Hours -- NOON to 9pm April 19th – Friday
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Drop Off Goods Hours – 9am to 9pm Retail Store Hours -- 9am to 9pm
April 20th – Saturday -- Drop Off Goods Hours – 9am to NOON Retail Store Hours -- 9am to 9pm April 21st – Sunday --
NOT ACCEPTING ANY NEW ITEMS Retail Store Hours -- 9am to 3:00pm Clothes (clean & mended) Old Decora ons (any season) Toys Shoes CD’S Videos Dishes Books Linens Furniture Jewelry Small Working Appliances & Electronics
****NO MATTRESSES****
**NO PICK‐UP OR DELIVERY — Tax Deduc on Forms available**
VOLUNTEER WORKERS NEEDED—SERVICE HOURS AVAILABLE Call Jim/Sandy Cacacie ‐‐ 881‐1891 ; cell 298‐8407
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3rd Sunday of Easter
April 14, 2013
Please Pray for One Another
† Mass Intentions † SUNDAY - APRIL 14 - THIRD SUNDAY OF EASTER 7:30 A.M. (SI) Prayer Box Intentions by Our Lady of Mercy Prayer Group 9:00 A.M. +Ruth Evelyn Roberts by ICCW 10:30 A.M. +Evelyn Roberts by Francis Cusmano and Family 12:00 P.M. +Manuel Galagarza by Wife and Children 1:30 P.M. PEOPLE OF INCARNATION 4:30 P.M. (SI) Laura and Tim Wagner by Barbara Rivera MONDAY - APRIL 15 7:00 A.M. +Phyllis Dina by Anthony and Ellen Alessi 8:30 A.M. +Alfredo and +Mary Lou Nery by Marie Nery TUESDAY - APRIL 16 7:00 A.M. 8:30 A.M. +William Ridgeway, Sr. by Clergy and Parish Staff WEDNESDAY - APRIL 17 7:00 A.M. 8:30 A.M. +Esther Gutierrez by Torres Family THURSDAY - APRIL 18 7:00 A.M. +Katherine DiPaolo by Sinyai Family 8:30 A.M. FRIDAY - APRIL 19 7:00 A.M. +Saturnina Rivera by Family 8:30 A.M. +Maximine and +Pastora Alvarez by Maria Barrios and Family 6:30 P.M. +Carlos Eastman and +Nuvia Pagan by Family SATURDAY - APRIL 20 8:30 A.M. +James Fleming by Judith 4:30 P.M. +Joyce Marie Hiller by Wes Hiller and Family SUNDAY - APRIL 21 - FOURTH SUNDAY OF EASTER 7:30 A.M. PEOPLE OF INCARNATION 9:00 A.M. +Pamela Peters by Esther Quick 10:30 A.M. +Katherine DiPaolo by Ralph and Marty Ruscetta 12:00 P.M. +Billy Jo Ellis by Clergy and Parish Staff 1:30 P.M. +Carlos Eastman by Wife 4:30 P.M. +Robert B. Ennis by Daughter
SACRIFICIAL GIFTS OF TREASURE OFFERTORY (First Collection) is used solely for the operation and maintenance of the parish.
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 Nora Alonso Benedetto Artino, Jr.
Maria Barrios Michelle Boylan Mike Childers Bernice Cox Migdalia Cruz Jack and Lucy Dietz
Antero De La Rosa Thomas Donohue Dottie Dooley Manuel Duran Manuel Escamilla Aurora Esparza Nila Espinola Deborah Fisher William Gareau Judy Gauthier Joe Giangiacomo Sal Giordano Mercy Gocon Robert Hasty Tyler Head Don Hughes Fr. Eric Hunter June Jebson
Peter Jebson Anthony Joseph Scott G. Kennedy Joyce Kielpinski Rita Kral James Kuhla Mimi Kuhla Natalie Lasko Tom Lom Mary Loper Sandy Loy Jamie Lyons Ligia Martinez Matthew McClane, Sr.
Gabriel McPfimel Cam Metcalf Beba Montero Juan Montero Noah Nero Veronica Pacitti Harris Padin Bob Patterson JR Pearce Gloria Perez Kim Perez Mary Perkinson Tom Phillips
Weekly Target ..................................................$23,000.00 04/07/2013 Offertory Donations .....................$23,243.50 Tuition Assistance ............................................$ 238.00 Helping Hand ...................................................$ 65.00
04/07/2013 Renovation Donations.................... $ 4,021.00
THANK YOU FOR YOUR GENEROSITY!
Reflection “Do you love me…? Follow me.” - John 21:16, 19 Jesus instructed Peter to lead the Church, and Jesus also tells Peter about the high price he would have to pay. Good stewards recognize that to follow Jesus is a difficult journey requiring great sacrifice. They also know that Jesus will be with them through their joys and sorrows along the way.
Bill and Angie Spink
Ann D. Sullivan Chris Talamantes Jaime Torres Alice B. Twible Harlan M. Twible Bibiana Oria Vazquez
Ines Velazquez Rose Vrabel Jerry Wegman Ann Williams Linda Wilson Kyle Woodward Pamela
Sergio Pages, Jr. PV2 Chad Michael Burgess Ryan Wegman, Afghanistan SPC Janet E. Pagan, Afghanistan SPC Janice E. Pagan, Afghanistan David Valencia, Japan Franciana Tertulien, Afghanistan MAJ Anthony Bianchi, Afghanistan PV2 Angelique Burgess Lt. Col Irvin Martinez, Afghanistan SGT Michael Haley
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.
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.
Jose Luis Quezada Herman Quijano Rosemin Ramos I. Rivera Jorge Rivera Ernie Rodriguez Jorge Rodriguez Roland Rodriguez Lee Roginski Kiki Santiago Bill Skiffington
Thank you to Buds Blooms & Beyond for their donations of flower arrangements for our weekend liturgies and for our Chapel 11234 W. Hillsborough Ave. Tampa, FL 33635
(813)818-9600
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FAITH FORMATION NEWS
Director of Faith Formation & R.C.I.A. Carmen Cayon ccayon@icctampa.org Grades Pk-12 Sacrament Preparation & Youth Ministry Philomena Johnson pjohnson@icctampa.org 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!! THANK YOU!! To all of the catechist’s, office volunteers, and teen aides who in this “The Year of Faith” : PROFESSED our faith during the year, who CELEBRATED our faith by living our their Baptismal promise, who, LIVED our faith by example of love to others, who PRAYED together by lifting their hearts and minds to God in thanksgiving and adoration, who gave WITNESS to our faith to others through their commitment to Jesus Christ. If you hear God calling you to share your faith with children please contact Philomena Johnson in the Faith Formation Office at 813813-885885-7861. CONFIRMATION Rehearsal is Tuesday, April 23rd at 7PM in the church. Sponsors need to be with you at rehearsal. Confirmation is Wednesday, April 24th at 7:30PM all confimandi and sponsor are to be in St. Michael’s Hall by 7:00PM. VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL – HAS BEEN POSTPONED UNTIL THE FALL (SEPTEMBER) We have had to postpone VBS because of renovations to some of the buildings and rooms that we use. This will allow us time to plan over the summer and get volunteers to assist in the planning. If you and your family would like to help in the planning of VBS please contact Philomena Johnson in the Faith Formation Office.
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REGISTRATION FOR NEXT YEARS FAITH FORMATION SESSIONS, SACRAMENT PREP AND TH CONFIRMATION WILL BE HELD ON AUGUST 18TH TH TH AND 25 AFTER ALL MASSES AND ON TH SEPTEMBER 4TH FROM 6PM-8PM IN ST. MICHAEL’S HALL.
ATTENTION ICS PARENTS!! INCARNATION CATHOLIC SCHOOL CHILDREN WHO ARE ELIGIBLE FOR THE SACRAMENTS OF FIRST COMMUNION OR CONFIRMATION MUST ALSO REGISTER AT THIS TIME AS WELL. YOU WILL NOT BE AUTOMATICALLY REGISTERED FOR SACRAMENTS. IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS PLEASE CONTACT PHILOMENA JOHNSON IN THE FAITH FORMATION OFFICE. THANK YOU!
3rd Sunday of Easter
April 14, 2013 Third Sunday of Easter April 14, 2013 "Worthy is the Lamb that was slain to receive power and riches, wisdom and strength, honor and glory and blessing." -- Revelation 5:12 THE RISEN CHRIST In this Sunday's first reading and Gospel we see Peter and the other disciples in action after the death and resurrection of Jesus Christ. On trial, they refused to stop teaching in Jesus' name, and they rejoiced at the opportunity to suffer for their beliefs. On the lake and its shore, face to face with the Risen Lord, they obeyed his directions and recognized him as he once again ate a meal with them. There are so many human and almost homey touches in these readings! The high priest in the first scene sounds as if he is scolding naughty students. There is an order to stop speaking in Jesus' name, but it is evident everyone knows they will disobey again. And on the lake shore, we can imagine Peter's excitement as he strides out of the water and is greeted by Jesus, who grins and says, "Come, have breakfast." The second reading, on the other hand, is anything but homey. In this passage from Revelation, John describes a scene in which the same Lord who fed his friends breakfast here receives honor and glory from everything in the universe. Copyright (c) J. S. Paluch Co.
TREASURES FROM OUR TRADITION The Gospel today sees Peter and his colleagues after the Resurrection, returning to Galilee and resuming the family business. They are fishing by night. Although it is true that fish feed by night, the mention of darkness here is more about the human spirit than it is about fishing advice. Modern life keeps darkness effectively under control; much of the world has been glowing radiantly through the night for a century. Yet just as surely as the Risen Christ breaks into Peter’s fishing, so does he break into the usual patterns of our own darkness, electric lights notwithstanding. It is Easter, and we are the people of the light. In our tradition, Evening Prayer, celebrated in monasteries, parishes, cathedrals, and homes everywhere, is a kind of solemn protest against the darkness and its claims, an act of praise for our light bearing God, and a commitment to carrying that light forward. Sunset is a turning point of our day, felt less acutely in an electrified world, but still an effective reminder that one day darkness overtakes us all. Yet our Eastering has taught us in a hundred ways that the victory belongs to the Bearer of Light. Easter summons us to transform our everyday “blackouts,” perhaps in a way as simple as a whispered prayer of thanks at evening for the blessings of the day. —James Field, Copyright © J. S. Paluch Co.
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PARISH ACTIVITIES TUESDAY - APRIL 16 7:00 P.M. AA Men’s Closed Meetings in St. Patrick’s Room 7:00 P.M. Spanish Prayer Group in St. Michael’s Hall 7:00 P.M. Music Ministry in Church WEDNESDAY - APRIL 17 7:00 P.M. AA Closed Meeting in St. Patrick’s Room 7:00 P.M. Al-Anon Closed Meeting in St. Francis Room 2 7:30 P.M. Spanish Choir in Music Room THURSDAY - APRIL 18 11:30 A.M. Our Lady of Mercy Prayer Group in Chapel 5:30 P.M. Spanish Intercessions Group in Chapel 7:00 P.M. Music Ministry in Church 7:30 P.M. Young Adults in St. John’s Room FRIDAY - APRIL 19 7:30 P.M. Youth Group in St. John’s Room
LITURGY GROUPS ALTAR SERVERS DAVID SMITH……………………….885-7861 Or via e-mail iccaltarservers@gmail.com EUCHARISTIC MINISTERS FRANK SALAMONE ……….…….. 885-7861 READERS WILL BERAN ………………………. 882-0178 MUSIC DIRECTOR CAL LEFERINK ………….…..……885-7861 ENVIRONMENT/ART CONNIE HENNESSEY ………………...884-8326 USHERS TOM OSBORN..……………….…...885-3829 VISITORS OF THE SICK FR. JAIRO ATEHORTUA .………. 885-7861
PARISH ORGANIZATIONS
TREE OF LIFE MEMORIALS OPEN 1/2 HR BEFORE & AFTER THE 4:30PM SAT. MASS & ALL SUNDAY MASSES
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. 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 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.
NEW ITEMS!
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. MINISTERIOS HISPANOS
Monaguillos: Doris Quirindongo - 843-6654 Coro Hispano: David Funes - 952-0359 Ministros de Eucaristia: Tito Bello - 516-2619 Lectores: Alan Aguilar- 315-0928 Ujieres: Jose Guaba-504-5538 Emmaus / Mujeres - Karla Navas - 408-2741 Emmaus/ hombres - Steven Quirindongo - 817-9321 Escuela de Evangelizacion Juan Pablo II: Ma. Teresa Aguilar - 315-0925 Grupo de Jovenes: Johnatan Fernandez - 484-1173 Grupo de Jovenes Adultos: Ana Acevedo - 359-7722 Grupo de Matromonios: Lecy & Dante Sanchez - 850-4526 Grupo de Oracion: Maria Rodriguez - 926-6436 Legion de Maria: Brunilda Reyes - 961-8505 y Azucena Zavala - 813-410-5737
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BIBLE STUDY CARMEN CAYON…….………….... 885-7861 CARNIVAL PAUL/NORMA HUNTER …………...854-1171 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 SHAWL MINISTRY SILVIA RIVERA ...…………………..885-7861 RELIGIOUS ARTICLES STORE CONNIE HENNESSEY……………... 884-8326 SPECIAL EDUCATION ISABEL MORAES……………...…….852-1501 MARY THOMSON………………….. 884-8040 STEWARDSHIP PAUL HUNTER…….………………...854-1171 THAT MAN IS YOU MICHAEL RIVERA……….……………...598-0972
RECEIVING SACRAMENTS 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
3rd Sunday of Easter
April 14, 2013 Natural Family Planning will be taught by the Couple to Couple League at a series of three classes beginning at 2:00 pm on Sunday April 21st at LifeChoices Womens Care, 1527 Dale Mabry Hwy, Suite 101, Lutz, Fl. 33548. The method taught, the Sympto-Thermal Method, is completely safe and highly effective. Its philosophy is in full accord with Catholic teaching and the method is as effective as the Pill with none of the side effects of unnatural methods. For further information and registration, please call Tom and Regina Chadwick at (813) 8988817.
Pictured below are representatives from the Diocese of St. Petersburg who attended the Catholic Days at the Capitol 2013 held in March. Among those who attended is Mrs. Cathy Pena, our parishioner and faithful citizen. Please save the Date for Catholic Days at the Capitol 2014: March 18-20. For more information contact Mrs. Sabrina Schultz at sab@dosp.org
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Incarnation Catholic Church - A year of celebration! Guess Who Picture Contest! Do you have baby pictures you would like to enter? Pictures will be on display at events throughout the anniversary celebration! Pictures will be returned as long as you include name and phone number. Submit pictures to Alma Shamblin (813-886-9635) or Xenia Maye (813-731-7682) at the Rectory during the week or the Religious Articles store after weekend masses. Call Alma or Xenia with any questions. C'mon..... let us all see how cute you were when you were a baby. Have you ordered yours yet???? T-Shirt Sale – Spread the word by wearing the fantastic anniversary t-shirts, they're perfect attire for the upcoming Carnival and Founders Day Picnic! Contact Lois Reynolds @ 813-326-8607 or Connie Hennessy @ 884-8326 to order yours today! Founders Day Picnic - Mark your calendars, Saturday, September 14th is the Founders Day Picnic. Keep watching the bulletin for more information as we get closer! Special Celebration Mass and Dinner - Join us in celebrating the 50 years with a Mass and Catered dinner at St Michael's Hall on Saturday October 19th. Special Guests and Memories will be shared throughout an evening of giving thanks and sharing. Seating will be limited, please contact Connie Hennessy @ 813-884-8326 to purchase tickets. NEW! Spring is here! It’s a great time to schedule time for a family portrait for you and for the Incarnation Church 50th Anniversary NEW Memory Book program. Families will get one FREE 8x10. Keep an eye in the bulletin for details on how to get your portrait! Lifetouch Directories and Portraits
Do not forget to visit the Religious Articles Store for all your child’s First Communion needs. We have beautiful Communion veils, rosaries, memories wallet sets, arm bands and more!
Store Hours:
Chalice Brocade Tie
Open 30 minutes before & after the Saturday Vigil & Sunday Masses. Closes at 3pm on Sunday
MEMORIAL OPPORTUNITY 40 Light Electronic Votive Stand For our Chapel
Accepting all donations. Donations of $500 or more will be memorialized on a plaque. If interested please call Irene at the Parish Office at 813-885-7861.
READINGS FOR THE WEEK Monday: Acts 6:8-15; Ps 119:23-24, 26-27, 29-30; Jn 6:22-29 Tuesday: Acts 7:51 -- 8:1a; Ps 31:3cd-4, 6, 7b, 8a, 17, 21ab; Jn 6:30-35 Wednesday: Acts 8:1b-8; Ps 66:1-3a, 4-7a; Jn 6:35-40 Thursday: Acts 8:26-40; Ps 66:8-9, 16-17, 20; Jn 6:44-51 Friday: Acts 9:1-20; Ps 117:1bc, 2; Jn 6:52-59 Saturday: Acts 9:31-42; Ps 116:12-17; Jn 6:60-69 Sunday: Acts 13:14, 43-52; Ps 100:1-2, 3, 5; Rv 7:9, 14b-17; Jn 10:27-30
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Men & Women are invited for a fun round of golf Continental breakfast & lunch to follow play: with many prizes & raffles. Hole-in-one Car prize, longest drive, closest-to-pin, putting contest Register as a single and up to a foursome at $65.00 per player by April 17th. Hole-sponsorships also available. For further info contact Jim Cacacie (813927-1052) or Bob Gonzalez (813-541-7161). Thank you for your support.
Tercer Domingo de Pascua 14 de abril de 2013 “Digno es el Cordero, que fue inmolado, de recibir el poder y la riqueza, la sabiduría y la fuerza, el honor, la gloria y la alabanza”. — Apocalipsis 5:12
Domingo 14 de Abril. Tercer Domingo de Pascua. Reflexionando la Palabra de Dios.
Para Reflexionar
El enamoramiento es, probablemente una de las experiencias más maravillosa en la existencia humana. Nada hay más gozoso, nada llena tanto el corazón, nada libera con más fuerza de la soledad y del egoísmo. Nada ilumina y da plenitud a la vida como el amor. Por eso, cuando los místicos hablan de su fe y entrega a Dios, se expresan como los enamorados. Se sienten tan atraídos por Él que Dios comienza a ser el centro de su vida. Lo mismo que el enamorado llega a vivir de alguna manera en la persona amada, así les sucede a ellos. No sabrían vivir sin Dios. Él llena su vida de alegría y de luz. Sin Él les invadiría la tristeza y la pena. Nada ni nadie podría llenar el vacío de su corazón. Alguien podría pensar que todo esto es para personas especialmente dotadas para vivir el misterio de Dios. En realidad, estos creyentes enamorados de Dios nos están diciendo hacia dónde apunta la verdadera fe. Ser creyente no es vivir sometido a Dios y a sus mandatos. Antes que nada, es vivir enamorado de Dios. Para el enamorado no es ningún peso recordar a la persona amada, sintonizar con ella, corresponder a sus deseos. Para el creyente enamorado de Dios no es ninguna carga estar en silencio ante Él, acogerlo en oración, escuchar su voluntad, vivir de su Espíritu. Aunque lo olvidemos una y otra vez, la religión no es obligación ni mucho menos costumbre, es enamoramiento.
La pregunta de Jesús a Pedro es decisiva: Simón, hijo de Juan, ¿me quieres? La respuesta de Pedro es conmovedora: Señor, tú lo conoces todo, tú sabes que te quiero. Esto nos recuerda que creer en y seguir a Jesús es ante todo una relación de amor con Dios, con aquel que sabemos nos amó primero. Antes de pensar en los compromisos que conlleva ser cristianos, antes de pensar en cumplir los mandamientos o vivir las bienaventuranzas, hemos de pensar en fortalecer nuestra relación con Dios. Sólo así encontraremos el sentido y tendremos ánimo para vivir como verdaderos cristianos. Imaginémonos a un matrimonio que tenga que vivir todas las exigencias de ser padre o madre, esposo o esposa pero que no se amen el uno al otro ¡Sería imposible! Pues lo mismo sucede cuando un cristiano no se ha dado cuenta del amor de Dios y quiere cumplir con las exigencias de la caridad, la solidaridad y el perdón; ¡es imposible ser feliz así! Hoy, a la pregunta de Jesús a Pedro le podemos poner nuestro nombre a: ¿me amas? Y si no estás seguro de este amor, jamás podrás vivir como verdadero cristiano ni como Hijo de Dios. Para llegar a este amor, primero tienes que conocer (Evangelios), después la tienes que tratar con frecuencia (Oración), después se puede crear un lazo de compromisos (Caridad). Tres pasos, claros y concretos que nos llevan a conocer a Jesús y amarlo como Él nos lo pide. P. Jairo
NUESTRO DOMINGO Somos creyentes que nos reunimos cada primer día de la semana en torno a Cristo Jesús; escuchamos su Palabra, nos alimentamos de él mismo, en los signos sacramentales del Pan y del Vino; alzamos la mirada hacia esa asamblea del Cielo, que celebra con entusiasmo el triunfo del Señor, y nos unimos a sus himnos de victoria, el Santo lo cantamos en unión con los ángeles y los santos. Y a continuación nos sentimos «enviados» a nuestras ocupaciones, como signo profético en medio del mundo, para dar testimonio de la aparición pascual de nuestro Señor, y ser en nuestros ambientes levadura, fermento y sal: un espacio de libertad, de esperanza y de entrega fraterna. Signos, nosotros mismos, del Señor Resucitado. Si es así, echaremos las redes y no será en vano.
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Carnaval Parroquial 2013 18, 19, 20, 21 de abril Los boletos para montar en los diferentes aparatos estarán a la venta a mitad de precio: 24 tickets por $10.00 y un súper ticket hasta el jueves 18 de abril. 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. ¡LOS ESPERAMOS!
“La Experiencia de Emaús” San Lucas: 24:13-35
Todas las damas de esta comunidad están invitadas a un encuentro con Jesús. Para más información comuníquese con Liliana Astete 646-3394286. Jesús la espera en el Camino a Emaús. Fecha: 17-19 de mayo, 2013
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LECTURAS DE LA SEMANA
TRADICIONES DE NUESTRA FE Muchas primeras comuniones se celebran en el Tiempo de Pascua. Además de recibir el Cuerpo y la Sangre de Jesús por primera vez en su vida los comulgantes reciben un libro de oraciones, un rosario y un escapulario. Como recuerdo del evento, muchos comulgantes regalan a sus amigos y parientes alguna estampita religiosa. Las estampitas llevan imágenes de Jesucristo, la Virgen, los ángeles o los santos y son muy populares entre los latinos. Las ponemos en nuestros autos, en libros como la Biblia o libros de oración. Las tenemos en altarcitos domésticos o metidos en los marcos de las fotos de nuestros seres queridos. Muchos critican esta práctica recordando que en Éxodo 20:3-5, Dios prohibió el uso de ídolos. Esto la Iglesia católica nunca lo ha negado, pero recuerda que Dios también pidió imágenes de ángeles para la arca de la alianza (Éxodo 25: 17). En Números 21:8 mandó hacer una imagen milagrosa de una serpiente. Ninguna de esas imágenes es considerada un ídolo porque son imágenes al servicio de Dios y recuerdo de su presencia igual que las estampitas e imágenes religiosas. —Fray Gilberto Cavazos-Glz, OFM, Copyright © J. S. Paluch Co.
PALABRAS Y OBRAS Cuando la gente nos oye proclamar la Palabra de Dios, se maravillan ante su belleza y poder; cuando ven el mínimo impacto que tiene en nuestra vida diaria, se ríen y se burlan de nosotros. —Un cristiano del segundo siglo
Lunes: Hch 6:8-15; Sal 119 (118):23-24, 26-27, 29-30; Jn 6:22-29 Martes: Hch 7:51 — 8:1a; Sal 31 (30):3cd-4, 6, 7b, 8a, 17, 21ab; Jn 6:30-35 Miércoles: Hch 8:1b-8; Sal 66 (65):1-3a, 4-7a; Jn 6:35-40 Jueves: Hch 8:26-40; Sal 66 (65):8-9, 16-17, 20; Jn 6:44-51 Viernes: Hch 9:1-20; Sal 117 (116):1bc, 2; Jn 6:52-59 Sábado: Hch 9:31-42; Sal 116 (115):12-17; Jn 6:60-69 Domingo: Hch 13:14, 43-52; Sal 100 (99):1-2, 3, 5; Apo 7:9, 14b-17; Jn 10:27-30
Inscripción Parroquial ¿Esta inscrito en la parroquia? A diferencia de nuestras culturas, aquí en este país, es necesario inscribirse en la parroquia para acelerar cualquier trámite necesario para la preparación de los sacramentos y para la participación en ciertos ministerios. Les pedimos que por favor pasen por la Oficina Parroquial de lunes a viernes para que les podamos asistir. Les agradecemos de antemano su colaboración. TALENTOS El talento es querer algo tanto que uno está dispuesto a trabajar para conseguirlo. —Anónimo