CHURCH OF THE INCARNATION Second Sunday of Easter (or of Divine Mercy) April 15, 2012 Who indeed is the victor over the world but the one who believes that Jesus is the Son of God? — 1 John 5:5
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Staff - 813-885-7861
The Divine Mercy Chaplet is a rela vely recent but very popular devo on revealed by Our Lord to Saint Maria Faus na Kowalska, a Polish nun. On Good Friday 1937, Christ appeared to Saint Maria Faus na and asked her to recite this chaplet for nine days, star ng on Good Friday and ending on the Octave of Easter (the Sunday a er Easter Sunday), now known as Divine Mercy Sun‐ day. The chaplet is most o en recited during those nine days, but it can be prayed at any me of the year, and Saint Maria Faus na recited it almost unceasingly. A standard rosary can be used to recite the chaplet. See page 7 for instructions on how to pray the chaplet.
Paul Hunter
Parish Business Administrator phunter@icctampa.org Dave Arnold -
Facility Manager - 919-4284 darnold@icctampa.org
Incarnation Carnival 2012
CARNIVAL HOURS
April 19,20,21 & 22
FOOD & RIDES
Irene Martinez
Parish Secretary/Bulletin Editor imartinez@icctampa.org Silvia Rivera
Thursday: 6pm to 10pm Friday: 6pm to Midnight Saturday: 2pm to Midnight Sunday: 1pm to 8pm THRIFT STORE HOURS
Receptionist/ Asst Editor srivera@icctampa.org
Wednesday: Donations Only Thursday: Noon to 9pm Friday: 9am to 9pm Saturday: 9am to 9pm Sunday: 9am to 3:30pm
Donal Noonan
Music Director dnoonan@icctampa.org Carmen Cayon
Director of Faith Formation ccayon@icctampa.org Philomena Johnson
Grades Pk-12 ; Sacrament Preparation & Youth Ministry pjohnson@icctampa.org
INCARNATION SCHOOL 813 884-4502 http://www.icstampa.org Mr. Michael Zelenka, Principal
HALF PRICE RIDE TICKETS ON SALE THIS WEEKEND AFTER ALL MASSES IN THE GAZEBO
The Incarnation Church Carnival has been the largest community event in the Town and Country area for FORTY-EIGHT YEARS. Mark your calendars and plan to join in our celebration of Spring. ADMISSION IS FREE Invite your friends and family who are not members of our parish community to join us in the celebration.
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Pastor’s Message Thank you to everyone who helped make our Holy Week and Easter liturgies so special: our Priests, Deacons, Sacristans, Eucharistic Ministers, Readers, Ushers, Altar Servers; Maintenance Crew, Music Ministry, Faith Formation team, and Environment Committee! Special thanks to Fr. Clement, David Smith, Donal Noonan and Connie Hennessey for their countless hours of hard work and dedication. Many people came forth very impressed and inspired by our liturgies during Holy Week! Fr. Michael
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† Mass Intentions † SUNDAY - APRIL 15 - SUNDAY OF THE DIVINE MERCY 7:30 A.M. +Blanca Dominguez by Family 9:00 A.M. +Frank Hanley by Tom and Susan Fraher 10:30 A.M. PEOPLE OF INCARNATION 12:00 P.M. (SI) Maria Leeds by Nassif Family 1:30 P.M. +Ana Lucia Estevez by Rosa Genao MONDAY - APRIL 16 7:00 A.M. 8:30 A.M. (SI) Patricia O’Brien by Mom and Dad TUESDAY - APRIL 17 7:00 A.M. +Helen and +Howard Harris by Jerry Harris and Family 8:30 A.M. (SI) Ildebrando y Maria Perez 3rd Wedding Anniversary WEDNESDAY - APRIL 18 7:00 A.M. 8:30 A.M. +Teofila Vinalon by Vinalon Family THURSDAY - APRIL 19 7:00 A.M. +Cecilia Guzman by Children 8:30 A.M. +Saturnina Rivera by Family FRIDAY - APRIL 20 7:00 A.M. 8:30 A.M. +Joyce M. Hiller by Wes Hiller and Family 6:30 P.M. +Osiris Germano by Hipolita German SATURDAY - APRIL 21 - ST. ANSELM, BISHOP AND DOCTOR OF CHURCH 8:30 A.M. +Glafira Guevarra by Daughter 4:30 P.M. +Rick Whitty by Tom and Sue SUNDAY - APRIL 22 - THIRD SUNDAY OF EASTER 7:30 A.M. +Mose and +Mary Taylor by Mark Taylor 9:00 A.M. +Pamela Peters by Esther Quick 10:30 A.M. +Miguel Lugo by Family 12:00 P.M. PEOPLE OF INCARNATION 1:30 P.M. +Francisco and +Juana Linares by Miguel Linares
SACRIFICIAL GIFTS OF TREASURE OFFERTORY (First Collection) is used solely for the operation and maintenance of the parish. Weekly Target ................................................... $23,000.00 04/01/2012 Offertory Donations .................... $25,554.95 Tuition Assistance ........................................... $ 81.00 Helping Hand ................................................... $ 105.00 Easter Flowers ................................................. $ 454.00 Catholic Relief Services................................... $ 118.00 Holy Week Collections: Holy Thursday ................................................. $ 1,432.00 Good Friday ..................................................... $ 2,215.00 04/08/2012 (Easter) Offertory Donations ...... $39,291.30 Tuition Assistance ........................................... $ 784.00 Helping Hand ................................................... $ 305.00 Catholic Relief Services................................... $ 40.00 RENOVATION & BUILDING FUND (Second Collection) is used to pay the monthly principal and interest obligation on our Church Renovation Loan and to fund repairs and updates to our Church building. 04/01/2012 Renovation Donations .................... $ 5,446.50 04/08/2012 Renovation Donations .................... $ 5,478.00
Thank You For Your Generosity!
April 15, 2012 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. George Bessler Jeff Bickel David Boyd Mariana Brandao Alice V. Brown Kenneth Brown Chuck Burton Mary B. Buskey Mary Childers Mike Childers Delma Chimelis Frank Chinchar Mary Cooper Phillip Cusmano 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 Kirk Goetz Olga Gonzales
Maria Gonzalez Patrick Hardy Robert Hasty Paul Hunter Greg Jackson Trudy Jorge Rodrigo Jurado Joyce Kielpinski Sue Ellen Krick Mimi Kuhla Erica Lacayo John Large Daniela C. LaRosa Michael Lloyd Rudy Lopez Andrea Maleska Elba Martinez Priscilla Mauricio Bonnie McCurdy Matthew T. McLane, Sr.
Don McNally, Jr. Cindy Morgan John O’Brien Mary E. O’Brien Manuel Ortiz Dolores Osterstruck
Tina Palermo Anne Patchill
Bob Patterson JR Pearce Angelo Perez Peter Proley Lydia Quesada Edna Rano-Mapugay
Lois Reynolds Violet Riche Delores Roberta Evaristo Rodriguez Roland Rodriguez Humberto Sanchez Kiki Santiago Bill Seemann Macario Sosa Bill and Angie Spink
Elizabeth Suarez Janet Taylor Sheli Thomas Javanna Vasconcellos
Ines Velazquez Mercedes Viera Jerry Wegman Ty Wegman Selwyn Williams Bruno Zabukas Dale Zgurzynski
SSGT Angelique Vazquez, Japan LCPL Almoris E. Lugo, Jr. PFC Joshua Luckey, Afghanistan David Valencia PV2 James Phillips, Afghanistan Sergio Pages, Jr. PV2 Chad Michael Burgess
Thank You To Buds, Blooms & Beyond, Floral & Gift Shop for their donations of flower arrangements for our Weekend Liturgies. Visit them at 11234 W. Hillsborough. Ph. # 813-818-9600 www.budsbloomsandbeyond.com Page 3
Church of the Incarnation Thank you Incarnation Music Ministry for your wonderful musical performance of That You May Have Life ! What better way to enter into Holy Week than to have the amazing stories of Jesus come alive in music, song, and dance! We were uplifted by the beautiful music and outstanding performances given by all - cast, chorus, musicians, and crew! Every scene and story of this very professional production combined to inspire and enliven our faith in a way that calls us to “come and see” Jesus - just like those whose strories were so well portrayed!! To all who participated in this endeavor we sincerely say: “Well done, good and faithful servant(s)” - you are gift to our parish and we love you!
813-885-7861 Second Sunday of Easter (or of Divine Mercy) April 15, 2012 Who indeed is the victor over the world but the one who believes that Jesus is the Son of God? - 1 John 5:5 DOUBT The desire to be able to prove the existence of a divinity has troubled humanity since human consciousness first became aware of the divine. To this very day we are fond of saying that any number of things—from sunsets to hot fudge sundaes—are “proof that there is a God.” We get so caught up in the story of “doubting Thomas” that we fail to notice that today’s Gospel gives us John’s account of Pentecost, the bestowing of the Holy Spirit upon the disciples following the Resurrection. Thomas, evidently, missed out not only on seeing the Risen Christ, but receiving the Holy Spirit as well. This is not to be taken lightly and, perhaps, makes Thomas’ disbelief a bit easier to comprehend. It also makes his professing that Jesus is his Lord and God—the only time the New Testament explicitly refers to Jesus Christ as “God”—more remarkable. Copyright © J. S. Paluch Co.
READINGS FOR THE WEEK Monday: Acts 4:23-31; Jn 3:1-8 Tuesday: Acts 4:32-37; Jn 3:7b-15 Wednesday: Acts 5:17-26; Jn 3:16-21 Thursday: Acts 5:27-33; Jn 3:31-36 Friday: Acts 5:34-42; Jn 6:1-15 Saturday: Acts 6:1-7; Jn 6:16-21 Sunday: Acts 3:13-15, 17-19; Ps 4; 1 Jn 2:1-5a; Lk 24:35-48
TREASURES FROM OUR TRADITION Today was once called in Latin “Dominica in albis,” or “Sunday in White,” because the church was full of newly baptized Christians wearing their white baptismal garments. Another old title, best forgotten, is “Low Sunday.” There’s nothing low about this festive Sunday in Easter, the eighth day since the first “Alleluia” rang out. In Christian tradition, the number eight is a symbol of fulfillment, transition, breaking through the seven-day rhythm of life to a new way of being. That is why many baptismal fonts have eight sides. The greatest feasts of our calendar are always extended for eight days, called an “octave.” In a way, this means that this first week of Easter is really considered to be one great day. This octave day of Easter sees the best features of Easter still vibrant: joyful alleluias, lush spring flowers everywhere, sprinkling with water, and a lavish table where the Lord gives us himself as bread and wine. For Orthodox Christians, today is the Easter feast, since their tradition requires that the Christian Passover cannot begin until the days of the Jewish Passover are ended. —James Field, Copyright © J. S. Paluch Co.
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April 15, 2012
INCARNATION CATHOLIC SCHOOL Be Heroic. Be who God created you to be.
Register today to become a part of the Irish for the 2012—13 school year! CONTACT MRS. MICHELE MOODY AT (813) 884.4502 FOR MORE DETAILS. INCARNATION CATHOLIC SCHOOL is a fully accredited Pre-K to Grade 8 school. Founded in 1964, ICS has served the Tampa Bay area for almost 50 years.
ACADEMICS: At INCARNATION CATHOLIC SCHOOL, students are challenged to become life-long learners. ICS follows the Sunshine State Standards and the Curriculum set forth by the Catholic Diocese of St. Petersburg. Many of our graduates continue their education at Jesuit High School, Tampa Catholic High School, the Academy of the Holy Names as well as local International Baccalaureate programs.
INCARNATION CATHOLIC SCHOOL 5111 Webb Road Tampa, FL 33615
Phone: 813.884.4502 Fax: 813.885.3734 Website: http://www.icstampa.org/ Email: icsmmood@icstampa.org
FAITH: Rooted in Gospel values, ICS delivers its instruction through the foundations of the Catholic faith. Students attend Mass weekly, engage in other faith related activities and receive daily instruction in the teachings of the Catholic Church. SERVICE: The goal of our faith and learning is to create life-long Catholics who will make a difference in our society and world. This past year ICS Students organized a Penny War to benefit St. Joseph’s Children’s Hospital, raising over $1,200.00.
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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RELIGIOUS ARTICLES STORE OPEN: 1/2 HR BEFORE & AFTER THE 4:30PM SAT. MASS & ALL SUNDAY MASSES
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PARISH ACTIVITIES SUNDAY - APRIL 15 FELLOWSHIP, COFFEE AND DONUTS IN ST. MICHAEL’S HALL FAITH FORMATION IN ALL CLASSROOMS MONDAY - APRIL 16 TUESDAY - APRIL 17 9:00 A.M. Job Search Support Group St. Brendan 7:00 P.M. AA Men’s Closed Meetings St. Patrick’s Room 7:00 P.M. Spanish Prayer Group St. Michael’s Hall 7:00 P.M. Music Ministry Church WEDNESDAY - APRIL 18 7:00 P.M. AA Closed Meeting St. Patrick’s Room 7:00 P.M. Al-Anon St. John’s Room 7:30 P.M. Spanish Choir Music Room THURSDAY - APRIL 19 9:00 A.M. Legion of Mary St. Brendan 11:30 A.M. Our Lady of Mercy Prayer Group Chapel 7:00 P.M. Spanish Intercessions Group Chapel 7:00 P.M. Music Ministry Church FRIDAY - APRIL 20 7:00 P.M. Spanish Youth Group St. Patrick’s Room SATURDAY - APRIL 21 7:00 P.M. Spanish Young Adults St. Patrick’s Room
ALTAR SERVER SCHEDULE April 21/22 4:30 pm:
David Gibson, Brianna Shelton, Samantha Stevens, Miranda Warren
7:30 am: Margaret Parker, Matthew Walsh 9:00 am: Chris Wille, Marielle Conrad, Mojo Conrad, Brett Gajewski 10:30 am: Gabrielle Madden, Christopher Mendola, Vincent Mendola, Jack Wood 12:00 pm:
Marco Fleet, Anthony Cotignola, Marie Cotignola, Karoljosef Piedad
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
RECEIVING SACRAMENTS
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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CARNIVAL NEWS CONGRATULATIONS TO Jerry Wegman won the Early Bird Raffle drawing on Sunday.!
Imagine being part of an organization that fills your heart and your mind with the joy of giving to others and the feeling that comes with making a difference. Knights are Catholic men, 18 years of age and older, who are committed to making their community a better place, while supporting their church. Being a Knight is more than camaraderie; it is being involved with your community; it is supporting your local Catholic church; while enhancing your own faith; it is about protecting and enhancing your family life. For information contact Stan Zgurzynski at 885-5228.
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April 15, 2012
The Chaplet of The Divine Mercy
How to Recite the Chaplet The Chaplet of Mercy is recited using ordinary rosary beads of five decades. The Chaplet is preceded by two opening prayers from the Diary of Saint Faustina and followed by a closing prayer. 1. Make the Sign of the Cross In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. Amen. 2. Optional Opening Prayers You expired, Jesus, but the source of life gushed forth for souls, and the ocean of mercy opened up for the whole world. O Fount of Life, unfathomable Divine Mercy, envelop the whole world and empty Yourself out upon us. O Blood and Water, which gushed forth from the Heart of Jesus as a fountain of Mercy for us, I trust in You! 3. Our Father Our Father, Who art in heaven, hallowed be Thy name; Thy kingdom come; Thy will be done on earth as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread; and forgive us our trespasses as we forgive those who trespass against us; and lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil, Amen. 4. Hail Mary Hail Mary, full of grace. The Lord is with thee. Blessed art thou amongst women, and blessed is the fruit of thy womb, Jesus. Holy Mary, Mother of God, pray for us sinners, now and at the hour of our death, Amen. 5. The Apostle's Creed I believe in God, the Father Almighty, Creator of Heaven and earth; and in Jesus Christ, His only Son, Our Lord, Who was conceived by the Holy Ghost, born of the Virgin Mary, suffered under Pontius Pilate, was crucified; died, and was buried. He descended into Hell; the third day He arose again from the dead; He ascended into Heaven, sitteth at the right hand of God, the Father Almighty; from thence He shall come to judge the living and the dead. I believe in the Holy Spirit, the holy Catholic Church, the communion of saints, the forgiveness of sins, the resurrection of the body, and the life everlasting. Amen. 6. The Eternal Father Eternal Father, I offer you the Body and Blood, Soul and Divinity of Your Dearly Beloved Son, Our Lord, Jesus Christ, in atonement for our sins and those of the whole world. 7. On the Ten Small Beads of Each Decade For the sake of His sorrowful Passion, have mercy on us and on the whole world.
VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL Volunteers are still needed for this year. We will have our first planning meeting on WEDNESDAY, APRIL 18TH in the Faith Formation Office, located next door to the Parish Office behind the church at 6:30PM. If you are interested in helping our this year please call Philomena Johnson in the Faith Formation Office at 813-885-7861. THANK YOU!!!
8. Repeat for the remaining decades Saying the "Eternal Father" (6) on the "Our Father" bead and then 10 "For the sake of His sorrowful Passion" (7) on the following "Hail Mary" beads. 9. Conclude with Holy God (Repeat three times) Holy God, Holy Mighty One, Holy Immortal One, have mercy on us and on the whole world. 10. Optional Closing Prayer Eternal God, in whom mercy is endless and the treasury of compassion — inexhaustible, look kindly upon us and increase Your mercy in us, that in difficult moments we might not despair nor become despondent, but with great confidence submit ourselves to Your holy will, which is Love and Mercy itself.
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ALL ARE INVITED TO A
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Blood Drive Next Sunday!
PARISH CELEBRATION OF DEACON JOE’S
Sunday, April 29th 25TH ANNIVERSARY of Ordination A light reception will be held in St. Michael’s Hall after all masses the weekend of April 28/29 .
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Shop For Mother’s Day & Father’s Day!
8:30am to 1pm.
FISH FOR SALE! "ICCW has a lot of frozen fish remaining in the freezer from the Fish Fry and it’s for sale. The price is $11.00 per bag. There are 10 servings per bag, so this is a good deal. If you would like to purchase some of the fish, let me know and I will meet you after mass to pick up or at any other time that can be arranged. We do need to sell the fish. so your help is needed. Please contact me 813 886-9365 or afshamblin@aol.com. Thank you for your continued support of ICCW as we work for the Lord, Church and Community. God Bless, Alma Shamblin ICCW President
On Mother’s Day we honor our Mothers living or deceased. We visit them, send cards, call or bring a special gi . However, the best spiritual gi for our Mothers, living or deceased is to remember them in our Masses celebrated on Mother’s Day! Remember your mother, grandmother, wife, aunt, sister, or loved one in our Mother’s Day Masses. Mother's Day Spiritual Bouquet Mass cards and envelopes are still available at the Religious Articles Store after Mass this weekend or at the Parish Office this week. Mass cards will be available for a donation of $20. Envelopes for living and deceased also available for a donation.
No gift is too small
Every gift changes a life Please give to the 2012 Annual Pastoral Appeal
Segundo Domingo de Pascua (Domingo de la Divina Misericordia) 15 de abril de 2012 ¿Quién es el que vence al mundo? Sólo el que cree que Jesús es el Hijo de Dios. — 1 Juan 5:5 LOS SANTOS Y OTRAS CELEBRACIONES Domingo: San Benito José Labré Lunes: San Engracia y San Flavio; Día de los Impuestos Martes: San Aniceto y San Leopoldo Miércoles: San Pedro Galdino Jueves: Santa Emma Viernes: San Sulpicio y San Edgardo Sábado: San Anselmo Nuevo Ministerio en la Iglesia de la Encarnación Artesanía a Mano de Mantillas de Encaje/Velo de Capilla Están invitadas a unirse a un nuevo Ministerio en nuestra parroquia para hacer a mano velos de encaje para capilla, también conocido como “Mantillas” o “Velos”. Para más información comuníquese con Connie Hennessey: 813-884-8326.
Gulf Coast Legal Services conjuntamente con: AILA Presenta: DÍA DE NATURALIZACIÓN Venga y reciba ayuda para solicitar su ciudadanía. Cada caso será revisado por un abogado. Fecha: sábado, 21 de abril, 2012 Hora: 10:00am - 2:00pm Lugar: Gulfcoast Legal Services, Inc. 641 First Street South, St. Petersburg, Fl 33701 Costo: GRATIS - Debe ser de ingresos bajos Llame al 1-800-230-5920, ext. 229 para hacer una cita
MISA DE RECONOCIMIENTO A LOS SERVIDORES DEL ALTAR El domingo, 29 de abril, 2012 a las 3:00pm en la Catedral de St. Jude. Comparta con nosotros esta celebración de estos excelentes jóvenes quienes sirven a nuestras parroquias todo el año.
Carnaval Parroquial 2012 19, 20, 21, 22 de abril Los boletos para montar en los diferentes aparatos están a la venta a mitad de precio: 24 tickets por $10.00. Los Brazaletes para montar en los aparatos los 4 días del Carnaval también estarán a la venta cuesta $75.00. Todos los podrá adquirir en el colegio, o en la oficina parroquial durante la semana. ¡LOS ESPERAMOS!
ORACIÓN DE LA SEMANA 15 de abril de 2012, Segundo Domingo de Pascua (Domingo de la Divina Misericordia) Dios de eterna misericordia, que reavivas la fe de tu pueblo con la celebración anual de las fiestas pascuales, aumenta en nosotros tu gracia, para que comprendamos a fondo la inestimable riqueza del bautismo que nos ha purificado, del Espíritu que nos ha dado una vida nueva y de la Sangre que nos ha redimido. 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: ¿Qué puedo hacer para entender más plenamente el significado de mi Bautismo? 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.
Peregrinación con la Virgen de Fátima a los Hogares en el mes de Mayo Si quieres recibir a Nuestra Señora de Fátima en tu casa por una noche llamar a Brunilda Reyes, presidenta de la Legión de María al 813-841-5366.
La Oración de la Misericordia y Fidelidad de Dios Padre, que eres infinitamente misericordioso y siempre fiel, Tú nos has formado a tu imagen y semejanza. A pesar de que olvidamos tu bondad y pecamos contra ti, nos diste la salvación a través de la preciosa sangre de tu Hijo, nuestro Señor Jesucristo. Te imploramos, Dios de misericordia y amor, que nos perdones, nos sane, nos fortalezcas y transformes. Enséñanos a ser misericordiosos y fieles, así como tú, eres misericordioso y fiel. Señor Jesús, la misericordia te agrada más que el sacrificio. Durante este tiempo de cuaresma y siempre acepta nuestra penitencia, oración y ayuno; acepta nuestra limosna y obras de misericordia. Únelas a tu pasión por la gracia del Espíritu Santo, para que seamos transformados y unidos a tu perfecto sacrificio, y continuar trabajando fielmente, en tu obra, para la salvación del mundo, con la ayuda de nuestra Santísima Madre la Virgen María – para gloria de nuestro Señor Jesucristo. Amen Pg 9
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SANTO DEL MES San Pedro de San José Betancur: 25 abril El santo Pedro de San José Betancur nace en Villaflor de Tenerife el 21 de marzo de 1626 y muere en Guatemala el 25 de abril de 1667. Se podría decir que era un adelantado a su tiempo. Nacido en el siglo XVII, viajó a Guatemala donde se enfermó gravemente. Curado inesperadamente, decidió entregar su vida a Dios y profesó como terciario en el monasterio franciscano. Se entregó en alma y cuerpo a los más pobres y leyó el evangelio desde la situación de los pobres y humildes. Hijo de humildes pastores y agricultores de las Islas Canarias, trabajó en Guatemala en hospitales, cárceles, casas de pobres, cerca de los inmigrantes sin trabajo. Fundó un hogar para jóvenes en riesgo. Atendió a la instrucción religiosa y civil con criterios modernos. Construyó un oratorio, una escuela, una enfermería y una posada para sacerdotes de paso en la cuidad y para estudiantes universitarios necesitados de alojamiento seguro y económico. Otros terciarios franciscanos lo imitaron, compartiendo con él penitencia, oración y actividad caritativa. Llamó a su fundación Belén y del seguimiento de muchos surgió la Orden de los Betlemitas para varones, seguida de las mujeres que atendían a la educación de los niños. Sus métodos pedagógicos eran muy adelantados y sus escritos espirituales son de una agudeza y profundidad inigualables. Murió cuando apenas contaba 41 años. Su legado se celebra tanto en España como en Guatemala. ©Nuestra Parroquia 2012
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LECTURAS DE LA SEMANA Lunes: Hch 4:23-31; Jn 3:1-8 Martes: Hch 4:32-37; Jn 3:7b-15 Miércoles: Hch 5:17-26; Jn 3:16-21 Jueves: Hch 5:27-33; Jn 3:31-36 Viernes: Hch 5:34-42; Jn 6:1-15 Sábado: Hch 6:1-7; Jn 6:16-21 Domingo: Hch 3:13-15, 17-19; Sal 4; 1 Jn 2:1-5a;Lc 24:35-48
LA DUDA El deseo de ser capaz de demostrar la existencia de una divinidad tiene a la humanidad con problemas desde que por primera vez se hizo consciente de lo divino. Hasta el día de hoy nos gusta decir que un sinnúmero de cosas, desde puestas de sol hasta los helados de crema de chocolate, son “pruebas de que hay Dios”. Estamos tan atrapados en la historia de “Tomás el incrédulo” que no nos damos cuenta de que el Evangelio de hoy nos ofrece el relato de Juan acerca de Pentecostés, el descenso del Espíritu Santo sobre los discípulos después de la Resurrección. Tomás, evidentemente, se perdió no solo de ver a Cristo resucitado, sino también de recibir el Espíritu Santo. Esto no se debe tomar a la ligera y, quizás, hace que la incredulidad de Tomás sea un poco más fácil de comprender. También hace que su profesión de fe en que Jesús es su Señor y su Dios —la única vez que en el Nuevo Testamento hay una referencia explícita a Jesucristo como “Dios”— sea más notable. Copyright © J. S. Paluch Co.