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
Staff - 813-885-7861 Paul Hunter
Parish Business Administrator phunter@icctampa.org Dave Arnold -
Facility Manager - 919-4284 darnold@icctampa.org Irene Martinez
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
Daily Masses: Monday through Friday - 7am & 8:30am
Misas en Español:
pjohnson@icctampa.org
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
INCARNATION SCHOOL
813 884-4502 http://www.icstampa.org Mr. Michael Zelenka, Principal
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
Church of the Incarnation, Tampa, FL
Phone: (813) 885-7861
THE PROJECT OF PAINTING ST. MICHAEL’S HALL WAS A GREAT SUCCESS!
We are most grateful for all the help we received from the men of our Hispanic Community who took time out of their schedule last week to volunteer 2 days to paint St. Michael’s Hall. They are great examples to us.
The group of workers received special recognition at the Spanish mass on April 15th. Page 2
Speaking about Time, Talent & Treasure… Many times we speak about Treasure and sometimes overlook Time & Talent. However, without the generosity of Gardner-Gibson Sun Paints & Coatings and these men who shared their Time & Talent, our parish would have needed a great treasure in order to make this project a reality.
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Third Sunday of Easter
April 22, 2012
† Mass Intentions † 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 MONDAY - APRIL 23 - ST. GEORGE, MARTYR 7:00 A.M. 8:30 A.M. (SI) Cian O’Brien by Mom and Dad TUESDAY - APRIL 24 - ST. FIDELIS OF SIGMARINGEN, PRIEST AND MARTYR 7:00 A.M. +Lazar Philip by Beena Thomas 8:30 A.M. +Eleanor Basile by Husband WEDNESDAY - APRIL 25 - ST. MARK, EVANGELIST 7:00 A.M. 8:30 A.M. +Roger Urbanski by Wife and Sons THURSDAY - APRIL 26 7:00 A.M. 8:30 A.M. (SI) Alyssa Ann Rivera by Grandma FRIDAY - APRIL 27 7:00 A.M. 8:30 A.M. +Jose Ignacio Guevarra by Sister 6:30 P.M. +Francisca Giat by Daughter SATURDAY - APRIL 28 - ST. PETER CHANEL, PRIEST AND MARTYR 8:30 A.M. +James Stitt by Wife 4:30 P.M. +James J. Kelly by Peggy SUNDAY - APRIL 29 - FOURTH SUNDAY OF EASTER 7:30 A.M. +Frank Fernandez by Celia Fernandez 9:00 A.M. +Joan Julian by Jean McQuain Family 10:30 A.M. +Eleanor Basile by Husband 12:00 P.M. +Luis Casanas by John and Laura Schillo 1:30 P.M. PEOPLE OF INCARNATION
SACRIFICIAL GIFTS OF TREASURE OFFERTORY (First Collection) is used solely for the operation and maintenance of the parish. Weekly Target ................................................. $23,000.00 04/15/2012 Offertory Donations .................... $19,299.25 Shortfall ............................................................ $ 3,700.75 Tuition Assistance ........................................... $ 89.00 Helping Hand ................................................... $ 54.00 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. 04/15/2012 Renovation Donations .................... $2,518.00
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.
No gift is too small
Every gift changes a life Please give to the 2012 Annual Pastoral Appeal
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 Rubin Fernandez Bertha Fyda William Gareau 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 Georgia McCauley Bonnie McCurdy Matthew T. McLane, Sr.
Don McNally, Jr. Cindy Morgan John O’Brien Mary E. O’Brien Manuel Ortiz Dolores Osterstruck
JR Pearce Angelo Perez Kim 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
Tina Palermo Anne Patchill Bob Patterson
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, Tampa, FL
Phone: (813) 885-7861
Third Sunday of Easter April 22, 2012 You alone, O LORD, bring security to my dwelling. — Psalm 4:9 FULFILLMENT It is interesting that during the Easter season, when we do not hear a reading from the Old Testament, it becomes so important. This is particularly true today. Peter’s speech begins with a prayer formula familiar to Jews: “The God of Abraham . . .” (Acts 3:13). It likewise contains the potent phrases “Holy and Righteous One” and “mouth of all the prophets” (3:14, 18). Peter was stating in no uncertain terms that the law, psalms, and prophets had been fulfilled in Christ. This is reinforced by Jesus himself in the Gospel passage, when he states that everything in the scriptures (to the early Christians “the scriptures” were what we call the Old Testament) had to be fulfilled. Above all, Jesus and Peter both emphasize that we are witnesses to all of this, and are sent forth to bear witness to it in the world. The Latin Missa, from which our word “Mass” comes, means “sent” (as in “mission”). As we leave Mass today, let us remember to be witnesses to all that has been fulfilled in the risen Christ. Copyright © J. S. Paluch Co.
READINGS FOR THE WEEK Monday: Tuesday: Wednesday: Thursday: Friday: Saturday: Sunday:
Acts 6:8-15; Jn 6:22-29 Acts 7:51 — 8:1a; Jn 6:30-35 1 Pt 5:5b-14; Mk 16:15-20 Acts 8:26-40; Jn 6:44-51 Acts 9:1-20; Jn 6:52-59 Acts 9:31-42; Jn 6:60-69 Acts 4:8-12; Ps 118; 1 Jn 3:1-2; Jn 10:11-18
TREASURES FROM OUR TRADITION
CONFESSIONS: 2:30 TO 3:30PM EVERY SATURDAY
The season of First Communions is here, and invitations pour in as the new communicants, mostly seven years old, gather extended families for their first reception of the Eucharist. Recently, the celebrations are often on Sundays, in the regular gatherings of the faith community. There, it becomes clear that First Communion is meant to initiate a regular pattern of reception, and that there is to be a second, third, hundredth, thousandth celebration. Eastern Catholics and Orthodox children follow a different plan, since they are given a taste of the consecrated wine at their baptism as infants. We Western Christians delay until “the age of reason,” but many years ago, Communion was not for children at all. Twelve to fourteen was the typical time for Roman Catholics to receive for the first time, and in those days this was a transition into the adult world of work and marriage. The custom did not begin to shift to childhood until reforms set in place by Pope St. Pius X began to take hold in the 1920s. If you are going to a First Communion, you can give thanks that the table of the Lord is today open so much more lavishly than before. —James Field, Copyright © J. S. Paluch Co.
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Third Sunday of Easter
April 22, 2012
INCARNATION CATHOLIC SCHOOL
RUN. "Therefore, since we are surrounded by so great a cloud of witnesses, let us rid ourselves of every burden and sin that clings to us and persevere in running the race that lies before us while keeping our eyes fixed on Jesus, the leader and perfecter of faith." ‐Hebrews 12: 1 ‐ 2
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
At Incarnation Catholic School, we believe that our students are “surrounded by so great a cloud of witnesses” that they are able to RUN in all aspects of their lives—academically, physically and spiritually.
Come, be a part of our ICS family and RUN with us. 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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Church of the Incarnation, Tampa, FL
RELIGIOUS ARTICLES STORE OPEN: 1/2 HR BEFORE & AFTER THE 4:30PM SAT. MASS & ALL SUNDAY
Phone: (813) 885-7861
PARISH ACTIVITIES SUNDAY - APRIL 22 CARNIVAL WEEKEND! NO FAITH FORMATION SESSONS THIS SUNDAY MONDAY - APRIL 23 TUESDAY - APRIL 24 9:00 A.M. Job Search Support Group 7:00 P.M. AA Men’s Closed Meetings 7:00 P.M. Spanish Prayer Group 7:00 P.M. Music Ministry WEDNESDAY - APRIL 25 7:00 P.M. AA Closed Meeting 7:00 P.M. Al-Anon 7:30 P.M. Spanish Choir THURSDAY - APRIL 26 9:00 A.M. Legion of Mary 11:30 A.M. Our Lady of Mercy Prayer Group 5:30 P.M. Spanish Intercessions Group 7:00 P.M. Music Ministry FRIDAY - APRIL 27 7:00 P.M. Spanish Youth Group SATURDAY - APRIL 28 7:00 P.M. Spanish Young Adults
St. Brendan St. Patrick’s Room St. Michael’s Hall Church St. Patrick’s Room St. John’s Room Music Room St. Brendan Chapel Chapel Church St. Patrick’s Room St. Patrick’s Room
MASSES ALTAR SERVER SCHEDULE April 28/29 4:30 pm:
Joseph Budny, Bridget Budny, Devin Doyle, Holliston Wagner
7:30 am:
Margaret Parker, Matthew Walsh
9:00 am:
Sarah Cureton, Marielle Conrad, Mojo Conrad, Brett Gajewski
10:30 am:
Brandon Shively, Robert Blazer, Eva Prendergast, Megan Shively
12:00 pm:
Anthony Cotignola, Marie Cotignola, Nathaniel Fernandez
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. Page 6
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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Third Sunday of Easter
April 22, 2012
Thank you Gardner-Gibson Sun Paints & Coatings For your great generosity of paint and supplies for the painting of St. Michael’s Hall. Please patronize this business and all those who advertise in our church bulletin!
Altar Server Appreciation Mass Next Sunday, April 29th 3:00pm Cathedral of St. Jude
Thank You Mr. Rafael Arias (pictured with Fr. Michael)
Please join Bishop Robert Lynch as we celebrate our fine young people who give service to their parishes all year long. Reception to follow in the Parish Center. Information and registration instructions will be sent out to all Altar Server Directors. Please contact the Office of Vocations, 727-345-3452 with any questions.
for volunteering two days to oversee the painting of St. Michael’s Hall.
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Church of the Incarnation, Tampa, FL
Phone: (813) 885-7861
THIS IS CARNIVAL WEEKEND! Bring the whole family out for food, fun & games! Saturday Hours: 2pm to Midnight
On Mother’s Day we honor our Mothers living or deceased. We visit them, send cards, call or bring a special gift. However, the best spiritual gift 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.
Sunday Hours: 1pm to 8pm
ALL ARE INVITED TO A PARISH CELEBRATION OF DEACON JOE’S
Mass cards will be available for a donation of $20. Envelopes for living and deceased also available for a donation.
25TH ANNIVERSARY of Ordination A light reception will be held in St. Michael’s Hall after all masses next weekend.
Next Sunday FREE ADMISSION! BRING A FRIEND! FUN FAMILY EVENT FOOD - FUN - GAMES - RIDES Page 8
St. Michael’s Hall
Shop For Mother’s Day & Father’s Day!
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Tercer Domingo de Pascua 22 de abril de 2012 Sólo tú, Señor, eres mi tranquilidad. — Salmo 4:9 LOS SANTOS Y OTRAS CELEBRACIONES Domingo: San Sotero y San Agapito Lunes: San Jorge; San Adalberto Martes: San Fidel de Sigmaringa Miércoles: San Marco Evangelista Jueves: San Isidoro de Sevilla Viernes: Nuestra Señora de Monserrat Sábado: San Pedro Chanel; San Louis Grignon de Montfort
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.
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.
Recuerde en la Misa del domingo de el Día de las Madres a sus seres queridos–tanto las que están junto a ustedes como las que ya fallecieron. Escriba sus nombres en el sobre y deposítelo en la cesta de la colecta. Cualquier donación será gratamente aceptada. Estos sobre se encuentran en la entrada de la iglesia y en los bancos. También están disponibles en la Oficina Parroquial durante la semana.
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.
¿Qué es la vocación y cómo se descubre?
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ocación es llamada. Se trata de saber quién quiere Dios que lleguemos a ser. Y luego hay que descubrir cómo vamos a llegar ahí y qué tareas o pasos debemos dar. Pero, ¿cómo vamos a saber cuál es esa vocación, ese quién, cómo y qué? Para empezar, se trata de descubrir los deseos que Dios vaya poniendo en tu corazón. ¿Sientes una atracción o desafío a hacia el servicio a los demás? ¿Te imaginas viviendo como sacerdote, como religiosa o religioso, como persona casada, o como persona soltera con gran dedicación a las cosas de Dios? ¿Buscas un encuentro personal con Dios? Después, tiene que haber una disposición a salir de ti e ir al encuentro con Dios, que puede ser algo desconocido e incluso misterioso. Siempre hay que dejar algo. Los que piensan que su vida está en la vida religiosa dejan atrás su familia , sus posesiones y a menudo su país. Quienes piensan en la vida matrimonial también tienen que dejar atrás la vida familiar que han conocido y comenzar un camino nuevo. Y lo mismo para quienes deciden la vida soltera. Es una cuestión de opción. Para todo, lo que hay que ir viendo es a qué misión se elige por encima de todas las seguridades. Para discernir bien hacen falta siete actitudes o cualidades: 1. Apertura. No podemos encontrar la voluntad de Dios si entramos en el proceso con un resultado preconcebido, basado en nuestra propia voluntad. 2. Generosidad. Es como tener un cheque en blanco para que Dios disponga lo que quiere que le demos. 3. Valor. Hace falta coraje, porque Dios podría estar pidiendo algo difícil y arriesgado. 4. Libertad interior. El deseo más profundo y la motivación principal es hacer la voluntad de Dios. 5. Reflexión en oración para escuchar a Dios. 6. Tener las prioridades claras. Lo importante es servir a Dios. 7. No confundir el fin con los medios. Es decir, Dios es primero y todo en la vida se debe dirigir a él. No es fácil todo este proceso. En nuestro mundo hay muchas complicaciones y el pensar en un compromiso de por vida es difícil. Mucha gente hace un compromiso con una persona o con una causa, pero sólo dura en lo que llega la primera dificultad. Hacer un compromiso duradero, perseverando a pesar de los obstáculos, es duro. Pero, en realidad, es lo único que merece la pena. ¿En qué otra cosa se puede emplear la vida? Para la reflexión: ¿Qué deseos tiene tu corazón? ¿Dónde está Dios en esos deseos? ¿Qué temores sientes al pensar en un camino para tu vida? ¿Cómo respondes a esos temores? ¿Qué piensas que Dios te ha estado pidiendo por algún tiempo? ©Nuestra Parroquia 2012 Page 9
22 de abril de 2012 TRADICIONES DE NUESTRA FE El lenguaje es una herramienta de comunicación no solo entre nosotros mismos, sino con Diosito. Nací en EE.UU. pero mi lengua materna es el español, lo aprendí en la cuna y lo usábamos en casa. También aprendí ingles en la escuela. Hay quienes me preguntan cual idioma uso para hablar con Dios. Esta pregunta reconoce que el ser humano debe usar un lenguaje humano para rezar. Esta semana celebramos el Día del Idioma para festejar la herencia que tenemos en nuestra lengua castellana. Festejamos el 23 de abril, fecha en que falleció Miguel de Cervantes y Saavedra (1547–1616) autor de Don Quijote de la Mancha. Este autor español fue el que enriqueció y ayudo a dar forma gramática a la lengua española. Hay que saber que el castellano que llegó a nuestro continente tiene una larga y rica historia, ya que es una mezcla del latín, dialectos ibéricos y el árabe. Una vez en América el español tomó características y vocabulario indígena, y ahora en EE.UU. se está renovando con anglicismos. Y es en este idioma que yo y muchos latinos hablamos con Diosito. —Fray Gilberto Cavazos Glz, OFM, Copyright © J. S. Paluch Co.
NUESTRA CULTURA omo hispanos, no sabemos funcionar bien sin la comunidad. Es el grupo, la comunidad el que nos sostiene y de alguna manera nos da la identidad. Esto es importante en medio de una sociedad que valora el individualismo y la iniciativa personal. Hay que encontrar un equilibrio entre fe personal y experiencia comunitaria.
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LECTURAS DE LA SEMANA Lunes: Hch 6:8-15; Jn 6:22-29 Martes: Hch 7:51 — 8:1a; Jn 6:30-35 Miércoles: 1 Pe 5:5b-14; Mc 16:15-20 Jueves: Hch 8:26-40; Jn 6:44-51 Viernes: Hch 9:1-20; Jn 6:52-59 Sábado: Hch 9:31-42; Jn 6:60-69 Domingo: Hch 4:8-12; Sal 118 (117); 1 Jn 3:1-2; Jn 10:11-18
FIESTA DE MARÍA: 25 DE ABRIL Nuestra Señora del Buen Consejo En un pequeño pueblo de Italia había existido una iglesia dedicada a Nuestra Señora del Buen Consejo, cerca de las ruinas de un templo pagano. Con el tiempo la devoción se fue apagando y la iglesia se deterioró. Una mujer piadosa quiso reconstruirla, pero fue tomada por loca. Pero el 25 de abril de 1467, apareció una nube sobre la iglesia a medio construir. La nube se abrió y en su centro apareció una imagen de la Virgen con el Niño Jesús. Nadie sabía de dónde venia hasta que llegaron al pueblo dos extranjeros que dijeron que le habían pedido consejo a la Virgen sobre qué hacer ante la invasión turca. La imagen ante la que oraban se había elevado y marchado hacia Italia. Entonces supieron que Ella era Nuestra Señora del Buen consejo.