Church of the Incarnation
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Parish Office: 5124 Gateway Dr. , Tampa, FL 33615 Phone: 813-885-7861 Fax: 813-884-3624
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Mon - Fri: 9:00am - 4:00pm www.icctampa.org
PARISH OFFICE Hours: 9am - 4pm 5124 Gateway Dr. , Tampa, FL 33615 Ph. 813.885.7861 Fax: 813.884.3624 www.icctampa.org
SCHOOL OFFICE 5111 Webb Rd., Tampa, FL 33615 Ph. 813.884.4502 Fax: 813.885.3734 www.icstampa.org CLERGY Rev. Michael Suszynski, Pastor Rev. Jairo Atehortua Parochial Vicar Rev. Philip Clement, Parochial Vicar Deacon Pablo Maldonado Deacon Ramon Rodriguez
STAFF Parish Business Administrator - Paul Hunter phunter@icctampa.org Facility Manager - Dave Arnold darnold@icctampa.org / 919-4284 Parish Secretary - Irene Martinez imartinez@icctampa.org
READINGS FOR THE WEEK Monday:
Acts 14:5-18; Ps 115:1-4, 15-16; Jn 14:21-26
Tuesday:
Acts 14:19-28; Ps 145:10-13ab, 21; Jn 14:27-31a
Wednesday: Acts 15:1-6; Ps 122:1-5; Jn 15:1-8 Thursday:
Acts 15:7-21; Ps 96:1-3, 10; Jn 15:9-11
Friday:
Acts 15:22-31; Ps 57:8-10, 12; Jn 15:12-17
Saturday:
Acts 16:1-10; Ps 100:1b-3, 5; Jn 15:18-21
Sunday:
Acts 10:25-36, 34-35, 44-48; Ps 98:1-4; 1 Jn 4:7-10 or 1 Jn 4:11-16; Jn 15:9-17 or Jn 17:11b-19
Receptionist/ Bulletin Editor - Silvia Rivera srivera@icctampa.org
Fifth Sunday of Easter Living in Shame?
Director of Music - Alex Groppe agroppe@icctampa.org Asst. Director of Music (Spanish) - David Funes dfunes@icctampa.org Director of Faith Formation - Carmen Cayon ccayon@icctampa.org Sacrament Prep. & Youth Ministry - Philomena Johnson pjohnson@icctampa.org
MASS SCHEDULE Monday through Friday: 7:00am & 8:30am Saturday: 8:30am & 4:30pm (Vigil) Sunday: 7:30am, 9:00am, 10:30am (signed), & 12pm MISAS EN ESPAÑOL: Domingos a la 1:30pm Viernes a las 6:30pm LATIN MASS: Sundays at 4:30pm CONFESSIONS: Saturdays - 2:30pm to 3:30pm in Church Or by appointment DEVOTIONS Morning Prayer Group: Liturgy of the Hours Mon., Tue., Thurs., Fri. & Sat.: 8:10am - 8:25am EXPOSITION OF THE BLESSED SACRAMENT Every 1st Friday following the 8:30 am Mass until 6:15pm ROSARY: Thursdays at 11:30am in the chapel ROSARIO EN ESPAÑOL - Jueves de 5:30pm6:30pm en la capilla
In the reading from St. John’s first letter, he talks about our hearts condemning us. (1 John 3:20) He is referring to the shame we feel when we do something sinful. When he says God is greater than our hearts he means that even when we know we have sinned, even if we feel unworthy to be forgiven, God is still a forgiving God, who doesn’t wait for us to be “worthy.” He patiently waits for us to ask for his mercy, to want his forgiveness. So when we confess our sins, we need not doubt that we are forgiven. But sometimes we feel shame when we have done nothing wrong. It may be something simple, like sneezing in the quiet part of a symphony. Or perhaps something more serious, such as when you accidentally hurt someone. That is when it is good to remember that God knows what happened and still loves us. The best way to remember this is by living as God commands, by loving God and our neighbor. If you believe in Jesus, you love God, because you trust that God sent his Son to save us. So we know that God forgives us even before we ask him to. If you love your neighbor, then you reach out to the person you hurt, instead of hiding in shame, and try to help them. When we stop living in shame and start living in love, we know that the Lord lives in us. And as both the second reading and the gospel point out, we can ask for whatever we need and receive it. For when God lives in us and we live in him, we won’t ask for anything trivial or selfish. His Spirit teaches us how to pray with confidence and faith. We pray as Jesus taught in the Lord’s Prayer: “Thy will be done.” Our love and trust in God will help us to accept whatever God sends our way. Tom Schmidt, Copyright © J. S. Paluch Co.
Fifth Sunday of Easter
May 3, 2015
† MASS INTENTIONS † SUNDAY - MAY 3 - FIFTH SUNDAY OF EASTER 7:30 A.M. (SI) Prayer Box Intentions by OLM Prayer Group 9:00 A.M. +Thelma Schmidt by ICCW 10:30 A.M. +Richard Fenton by Family 12:00 P.M. +Father John O’Donovan by Cardone Family 1:30 P.M. PEOPLE OF INCARNATION 4:30 P.M. +All Souls In Purgatory by Gallagher Family MONDAY - MAY 4 7:00 A.M. 8:30 A.M. TUESDAY - MAY 5 7:00 A.M. 8:30 A.M. +Roger Urbanski by Wife Sandy WEDNESDAY - MAY 6 7:00 A.M. VOCATIONS 8:30 A.M. +Maria Luisa Pena by Family THURSDAY - MAY 7 7:00 A.M. 8:30 A.M. FRIDAY - MAY 8 7:00 A.M. +Frank Fernandez by Celia 8:30 A.M. +Rosemarie Spoto by Family 6:30 P.M. +Julio Marrero Ortega by Lamay Marrero SATURDAY - MAY 9 8:30 A.M. +Maria Mejia by Daughter and Grandchildren 4:30 P.M. +Jesus del Valle by Family SUNDAY - MAY 10 - SIXTH SUNDAY OF EASTER 7:30 A.M. 9:00 A.M. 10:30 A.M. MOTHER’S DAY SPIRITUAL BOUQUETS 12:00 P.M. 1:30 P.M. 4:30 P.M. PEOPLE OF INCARNATION & SPIRITUAL BOUQUETS
SACRIFICIAL GIFTS OF TREASURE OFFERTORY (First Collection) is used solely for the operation and maintenance of the parish. Weekly Target ................................................. $21,000.00 04/26/2015 Offertory Donations ..................... $20,072.00 Shortfall……………………………………….$ 928.00 Helping Hand................................................... $ 928.00 Dominican Parish….………………………….$ 145.00 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.
If you would like to add or remove a name, e-mail Silvia Rivera at: srivera@icctampa.org or call the parish office 813-885-7861. Jeannette Abrenica Alexis Aldana Christian Alexander Pablo Aviles Thomas Baffil Lucas Baker Maria Barrios Barry Beard Will Beran Rosemarie Bertrand Monique Biumi Judith Brown Ted Brown Kay Burgess Carmen Casar Linda Casares Nora Corteses Wilma Crammond Nellie Cruz Mario R. De Armas, III Leslie D’ Elia Vito Demalteris Germaine Dutton Nila Espinola Richard Fanelli Joy Galante Jimmy Garad Rosemary Germano Jimmy Gibson Gloria Giordano Sal Giordano Manuel Gonzalez, Jr. Manuel Gonzalez, Sr. Joseph Greco Michael Griffin Robert Hasty Jim Henry Letty Hernandez Patricia Hill
Janet Hogsten Penni Hollis Don Hughes Sarah Hurtado Susan Jamieson Jack Jones Dorothy Kingerly James Kuhla Mimi Kuhla Helen Lawrence Michelle Levi Tom Lom Janet Losinski Michael Lowe Anna Marshall Matt T. McLane Melissa Mclane Kathy McNamee Marie Mendez
Jose J. Rodriguez Rodolfo Rodriguez Judy Rosser Geraldine S. Juan C. Sanchez Mary Santiago Thomas Santiago Annette Scalise Dawn Seifert John Semago Theda Semago Kim Schult Elaine Schutz Kody Sir Sheri Simpson Glen Smith Charles Stachowiak Kathleen Stachowiak Phyllis Stadtmueller Gretchen Mitchell Anderson Dorothy Stanlake Evelyn Molina Sarah Struck Walt Morse Ann Sullivan Rene Music Evan Untiveros Myra Newman Patrick Vaccariello Ladys Nuesi Ivy Valdes Alicia Oacio Thomas Varghese Sarah Paccione Ines Velazquez Lisa Paige William Vitto Sandy Palermo Nina Wagner JR Pearce Rachel Waguespack Germaine Pempsell Jerry Wegman Patrick Pempsell Sandy Werner Bernard Rafferty, Sr. Gabriella Winters Kelly Reilly Helen Wood Donna Ridgeway Amy Workman Vilma Rivas Lupita Irvin Rivera, Jr. Rose Rivera Chuck Robins
PV2 Chad Michael Burgess PV2 Angelique Burgess SGT Damian Patrick Bumm Ltc. Col Sean D. Smith, Kuwait MAJ Robert R. Torres, Africa
04/26/2015 Renovation Donations .................... $ 1,741.00
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.
Thank You, Buds Blooms & Beyond for your donation of flower arrangements for our church and chapel. 11234 W. Hillsborough Ave. Tampa, FL 33635 (813)818-9600 (800)531-2837 www.budsbloomsandbeyond.com
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FAITH FORMATION NEWS
Director of Faith Formation & R.C.I.A. Carmen Cayon ccayon@icctampa.org
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Grades Pk-12 Sacrament Preparation & Youth Ministry Philomena Johnson pjohnson@icctampa.org
REGISTRATION FOR NEXT YEAR’S FAITH FORMATION – FIRST COMMUNION AND CONFIRMATION WILL BE ON SUNDAY, AUGUST 23rd AND AUGUST 30th AFTER ALL MASSES IN ST. MICHAEL’S HALL. A COPY OF YOUR CHILD’S BAPTISMAL CERTIFICATE IS REQUIRED AT TIME OF REGISTRATION. Children attending Incarnation Catholic School are required to register for sacraments. Sacrament Preparation is done through the Parish Faith Formation Office, not through the school.
The Tampa Catholic Crusaderette Dance Team will sponsor a dance camp Monday & Tuesday, August 3 & 4 in the TC Gym. Times: 9 to 3. Ages: 5 to 13. Cost: $55 – includes a T-Shirt. Lunch and snacks are available for purchase. For further information download a registration form from tampacatholic.org or call Sue Johnson at 813-503-1202 or 870-0860 x539 or suejo0101@aol.com. The Tampa Catholic Cheerleading Team will sponsor a cheer camp Wednesday, Thursday & Friday August 5, 6, & 7 in the TC Gym. Times: 9 to 3. Ages: 5 to 14. Cost: $75 – includes a T-Shirt. Lunch and snacks are available for purchase. For further information download a registration form from tampacatholic.org or contact Deviney Rodriguez at Deviney@mail.usf.edu. 4|
Fifth Sunday of Easter
May 3, 2015
Father Michael would like to say “Thank You� to all who participated in our Lenten Project. We collected $21,000 for the daycare in the Dominican Republic.
Congratulations to our fellow Parishioner Kevin Yarnell who was Ordained as a Transitional Deacon on Saturday, April 18 at St. Joan of Arc Catholic Church in Boca Raton, FL.
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TREE OF LIFE MEMORIALS ALTAR SERVERS - David Smith - iccaltarservers@gmail.com EUCHARISTIC MINISTERS - If you would like to join this ministry contact Frank Salamone Phone: 813-205-8259 Email: fsalamone2003@yahoo.com READERS - Will Beran - 882-0178 ENVIRONMENT/ART - Connie Hennessey - 884-8326 USHERS - Tom Osborn - 885-3829 VISITORS OF THE SICK - Fr. Jairo Atehortua - 885-7861 BIBLE STUDY - Carmen Cayon - 885-7861 CARNIVAL - Dave Arnold - 919-4284 (Spring Funfest) COLUMBIETTES - Maureen Finch - 885-1065 or maureen4@tampabay.rr.com. Meet every 2nd Thursday at 7:00pm, St. Patrick's Room FINANCE COUNCIL - Tim Madden - 831-9770 tmmadden@tampabay.rr.com HELPING HAND - Paul Hunter - 885-7861 ICCW - INCARNATION COUNCIL OF CATHOLIC WOMEN Alma Shamblin - 886-9365 Gen. Mtg. 1st Thursdays - Rosary at 7pm - Mtg. starts at 7:30pm JOB SEARCH SUPPORT - Hilda Lyons - icjobsupport@hotmail.com Tuesdays, 10:30 a.m. at the Town ’N Country Public Library KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS - For membership information - Dave Shively - 813-525-5839 or Ralph Galera - 813-792-8950.
In memory of a loved one who has passed away you may want to consider the Tree of Life Memorial at the church’s entrance. You may also 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 8857861. MATRIMONY (Marriage) - Couples need to contact the Parish Office at 885-7861 before setting a date. The preparation process takes a minimum of 6 months. HOLY ORDERS is for single men answering the call to priesthood. Any man or woman interested in the religious life should contact one of our parish priests or the Diocesan Vocations Director at 727-345-3338. HOMEBOUND MINISTRY - Eucharistic Ministers are available to bring Holy Communion to the sick at home. Please call the Parish Office at 885-7861 to make arrangements.
LIFE MINISTRY - Teresa Trubilla - 841-6563 - Trubilla@mac.com MUSIC MINISTRY - Alex Groppe - agroppe@icctampa.org Tuesday Rehearsals, 7 - 9pm in the Church Music Room PRAYER SHAWL GROUP - Leonor “Lily” Duran - 813-806-1567 or lilypadiii@yahoo.com. 2nd Tuesday, 7:00pm in Faith Formation Office
CABALLEROS DE COLÓN - Información - Félix Cayon 813-8844052 o Ralph Galera 813-792-8950. COMITÉ PASTORAL HISPANO - Padre Jairo - 885-7861 fatehortua@icctampa.org. Se reúne el tercer jueves de cada mes
RELIGIOUS ARTICLES STORE - Connie Hennessey - 884-8326
CORO HISPANO - David Funes - dfunes@icctampa.org miércoles a las 7:00pm y los domingos a las 12:00 pm
SPECIAL EDUCATION - Mary Thomson - 884-8040 STEWARDSHIP - Tim Madden - 831-9770 tmmadden@tampabay.rr.com
EMAUS DAMAS - Luz Dary Domínguez - 813-408-0207. Miércoles de por medio 7pm.
THAT MAN IS YOU - Michael Rivera - 598-0972 12 STEP MEETINGS - For more information contact AA Central Office at 813-933-9123 or www.aatampa-area.org Men's Closed Meetings - Tuesday, 7 pm St. Patrick's Room
ESCUELA DE EVANGELIZACIÓN JUAN PABLO II María Teresa Aguilar 813-315-0925. Viernes 7pm, salón de clase #3. GRUPO DE JOVENES - Carmen Cayón - 885-7861.
Closed Meetings - Wednesday, 7 pm St. Patrick's Room
STORE HOURS: Saturday - 4:00pm - 5:30pm Sunday - 8:00am - 1:30pm Stop by and take a look at the new arrivals!
EMAUS HOMBRES - Stevenson Quirindongo
813-817-9321
GRUPO DE JOVENES ADULTOS - Ana Acevedo al 359-7722. Viernes, 7:30pm, salón de conferencia. GRUPO DE MATRIMONIOS - Ricardo and Claribel Duran clariduran@gmail.com. Viernes, Viernes, 7:30pm, salón St. Francis 1. GRUPO DE ORACIÓN - Denisse Vargas – 813-693-9387 Martes 7:30pm, salón St. Michael. LECTORES - Marcela Marshall - 813-453-3227 - mmarsh23@aol.com LEGIÓN DE MARÍA - Priscilla Hatch - 813-600-0208 o Sila Richards 813-885-2322 MINISTROS DE EUCARISTÍA - Tito Bello - 516-2619 MONAGUILLOS - Doris Quirindongo - 843-6654 RETIROS VIÑA DE RAQUEL - Grace Leiva - 813-479-5465 UJIERES - José Guaba - 504-5538
Fifth Sunday of Easter
Memorial Opportunity Still Available! Pay tribute to a loved one’s memory... Some of our Mass vestments are over 20 years old and are in dire need of being replaced. We are pleased to bring you this memorial opportunity to donate the cost of a vestment in memory of a deceased family member or friend. We are currently replacing a four piece set of Easter vestments. In appreciation of your gift, we are offering a memorial certificate, as well as placing a memorial tag inside the vestment. If you are interested in memorializing one or more of these vestments, please contact Irene at the church office 813-885-7861.
May 3, 2015
Abortion Aftercare Healing for Women and Men
By the Easter mystery, Jesus promises us resurrection and a life of love with Him. Join the risen Christ and experience His love and mercy on a Rachel’s Vineyard Retreat™. Next retreat dates:
English - June 12-14, 2015 call 813-924-4173 projectrachel@ccdosp.org or www.rachelsvineyard.org
ORDINATIONS TO THE PRIESTHOOD On Saturday, May 16, 2015, Most Reverend Robert N. Lynch, Bishop of St. Petersburg, will ordain to the Priesthood Deacons Ryan Boyle, Curtis Carro, Steven “Chuck” Dornquast, Bill Santhouse and Anthony Ustick at the Cathedral of St. Jude the Apostle, St. Petersburg, at 11:00 a.m. The Mass of Priestly Ordination is not just a private or family event, but is an important diocesan event. You won't want to miss it! All are invited to attend, but space is limited and seating is open, so plan to arrive early. If you are unable to join us in person, we invite you to pray and participate with us by watching the live video stream of the Ordinations on the diocesan website at http:// www.dosp.org/.
Congratulations to Sister Felicity (Joy) Gaffney of the Joliet Franciscans who is celebrating her 75th Jubilee of Profession this June.
BEARING FRUIT “Children, let us love not in word or speech but in deed and truth.” John’s words come to us on this day when the Gospel passage presents us with the great image of the vine and the branches. Jesus uses the image as a warning to those who have begun to distance themselves from the way of the Lord. One of the ways this happens is when we love God and others “in word or speech” instead of “in deed and truth.” What does it mean for us to “remain in Christ”? In an extension of the metaphor, the Lord gives us an example. If we remain in him, we will bear much fruit. As the branches, we draw strength from Christ who is the vine. This strength enables us to bear fruit—to do the work of true discipleship. Copyright © J. S. Paluch Co.
RETROUVAILLE WEEKEND Retrouvaille is a lifeline for those experiencing conflict, boredom, coldness, frustration, and loneliness in their marriage. This ministry has helped tens of thousands of couples throughout the world get their marriage back on track by providing tools to help them rediscover each other. The next program will be held May 15 - 17 at Bethany Center, Lutz, FL. For confidential information and to register, call Jeanne Botz at 727-8483283. You can also visit our web site at www.helpourmarriage.com. |7
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Mother’s and Father’s Day Spiritual Bouquet Masses On these special days we honor our family members living or deceased. We visit them, send cards, call or bring a special gift. However, the best spiritual gift for our family is to remember them in our Masses celebrated on Mother’s Day and Father’s Day! Spiritual Bouquet Mass cards are available at the Religious Articles store or at the Parish Office. Envelopes are available in the foyer.
Peregrinación Espiritual a Tierra Santa Spiritual Pilgrimage to the Holy Land
Spiritual Director (Director Espiritual) Father Jairo Atehortua
November 2 -11, 2015 HIGHLIGHTS: Capernaum ► Church of the Holy Sepulcher ► Nazareth ► Via Dolorosa ► Jerusalem ► Bethlehem ITINERARIO: Cafarnaúm ► Iglesia del Santo Sepulcro ► Nazaret ► Belén ► Vía Dolorosa ►Jerusalén For more information contact: Maria Anderson Multi Services 813-374-0133 info@multiservicestampa.com Para más información en español comuníquese con Maria Anderson. Multi Services 813-374-0133 info@multiservicestampa.com
Incarnation Council of Catholic Women’s (ICCW) next monthly meeting is Thursday, May 7th in St. Francis Room 1 and 2. Rosary begins at 7:00 PM followed by the general meeting at 7:30 PM. Don’t forget your donation for Kaye Proxy Food Bank and any used eye glasses (for Third World Countries), greeting cards for Rocky Creek residents and empty pill bottles. New Members are always welcome!
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Want to Get “More” Out of Mass? Come join us for a 5 week study. The Mass is the center of our Faith. But do we really worship that way? It’s easy to go on auto-pilot. We know the gestures, responses, and prayers...too well. This rote participation can bury the significance of what’s happening during the Liturgy. If you've ever walked out of Mass feeling like you just didn’t “get anything” from it, the value of A Biblical Walk Through The Mass cant’ be over emphasized. When? Tuesday nights 7-9 PM starting May 5. Where? Classroom 3 Questions? Call Dennis or Adele Ference at (813) 886-0041.
SMALL TASKS Each small task of everyday life is part of the total harmony of the universe. —St. Thérèse of Liseux
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Quinto Domingo de Pascua 3 de mayo de 2015 No amemos solamente de palabra; amemos de verdad y con las obras. — 1 Juan 3:18
Domingo 3 de Mayo de 2015. Reflexionando la Palabra de Dios Por el buen fruto se reconoce el árbol bueno. Y por los frutos, por las buenas obras, reconocemos también a los creyentes. Una fe sin obras es una fe muerte, inexistente por inoperante, pura credulidad o presunción. Por eso, cuando la vida cristiana discurre al margen y aun de espaldas al evangelio, no es cristiana; pero, si la vida cristiana se entretiene al margen de la vida y sus cuestiones, no es vida. La síntesis se verifica en la encarnación de la fe en la vida, en las obras. Estas obras en que se encarna y realiza la fe cristiana no son las prácticas de piedad, ni la recepción de los sacramentos y la oración, recortando y reduciendo el horizonte del compromiso cristiano y encerrando la religión en sí misma. La Eucaristía, los sacramentos en general, la oración y las devociones en particular, son confesión y expresión de la fe, pero no son aún su realización y verificación. Son signos de la actitud religiosa, pero no respuesta religiosa al desafío y compromiso de la vida y sus problemas. No son, por tanto, las buenas obras, el fruto que legítimamente espera el viñador. Lo que ha de hacer el cristiano no es sólo bautizarse, ir a misa, rezar y casarse por la Iglesia. Todo eso ha de hacerlo para expresar su fe y para celebrar la fe, pero no es lo que ha de hacer por tener fe. Por ser creyente se espera, además, que traduzca su fe en buenas obras. Es imprescindible que proclame su fe ante el mundo. Pero si la fe es algo más que pura palabrería o ensoñaciones utópicas, ha de acreditarse en la transformación del mundo y transfiguración de su existencia. ¿Qué sentido tiene estar bautizado, si no se vive comprometido? ¿Qué significa la comunión eucarística, si no hay ni siquiera voluntad de compartir los bienes que confesamos haber recibido de Dios? ¿Para qué casarse por la Iglesia, si no se está dispuesto a amarse mutuamente como Cristo ama a su Iglesia? Ser cristiano no es un título o un diploma de buena conducta, sino un compromiso en la vida y de por vida. Tener fe no es un lujo, o un privilegio, sino una tarea. Y lo que legítimamente se espera del creyente no es que diga que lo es, sino que lo demuestre. No se esperan sólo palabras, gestos, símbolos, sino obras buenas que contribuyan a hacer mejor el mundo y la convivencia P. Jairo
La Virgen María, Peregrina de Nuestra Comunidad Todas las familias de nuestra comunidad están invitadas a recibir y acoger a nuestra madre María. Las familias interesadas en recibir la imagen de la Virgen Peregrina y orar el Santo Rosario favor comunicarse con el grupo de la Legión de María de nuestra comunidad.
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MAYO: MES DE MARÍA Mayo es el mes de las flores, de la primavera. Muchas familias esperan este mes para celebrar la fiesta por la recepción de algún sacramento de un familiar. También, Mayo es el mes en el que todos recuerdan a su mamá (el famoso 10 de Mayo) y las flores son el regalo más frecuente de los hijos para agasajar a quien les dio la vida. Por otro lado, todos saben que este mes es el ideal para estar al aire libre, rodeado de la belleza natural de nuestros campos. Precisamente por esto, porque todo lo que nos rodea de la belleza natural nos debe recordar a nuestro Creador, este mes se lo dedicamos a la más delicada de todas sus creaturas: la santísima Virgen María, alma delicada que ofreció su vida al cuidado y servicio de Jesucristo, nuestro redentor. Celebremos, invitando a nuestras fiestas a María, nuestra dulce madre del Cielo.
¿Qué se acostumbra hacer este mes?
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Ofrecimiento de flores a la Virgen Este es el mejor regalo que podemos hacerle a la Virgen. Regalar flores es una manera que tenemos las personas para decirle a alguien que la queremos mucho. A la Virgen le gusta que le llevemos flores.
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Vivir una devoción real y verdadera a María Se trata de que nos esforcemos por vivir como hijos suyos. Esto significa: a. Mirar a María como una Madre: Platicarle todo lo que nos pasa: lo bueno y lo malo. Saber acudir a ella en todo momento. b. Demostrarle nuestro cariño: Hacer lo que ella espera de nosotros y recordarla a lo largo del día. c. Confiar plenamente en ella: Todas las gracias que Jesús nos da, pasan por las manos de María, y es ella quien intercede ante su Hijo por nuestras dificultades. d. Imitar sus virtudes: Esta es la mejor manera de demostrarle nuestro amor.
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Recordar y honrar a María como Madre de todos los hombres. María nos cuida siempre y nos ayuda en todo lo que necesitemos. Ella nos ayuda a vencer la tentación y conservar el estado de gracia y la amistad con Dios para poder llegar al Cielo. María es la Madre de la Iglesia.
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Reflexionar en las principales virtudes de la Virgen María. María era una mujer de profunda vida de oración, vivía siempre cerca de Dios. Era una mujer humilde, es decir, sencilla; era generosa, se olvidaba de sí misma para darse a los demás; tenía gran caridad, amaba y ayudaba a todos por igual; era servicial, atendía a José y a Jesús con amor; vivía con alegría; era paciente con su familia; sabía aceptar la voluntad de Dios en su vida.
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Rezar en familia las oraciones especialmente dedicadas a María. La Iglesia nos ofrece bellas oraciones como la del Ángelus (que se acostumbra rezar a mediodía), el Regina Caeli, La Consagración a María, y el Santo Rosario. ©www.catholic.net
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LECTURAS DE LA SEMANA Lunes: Hch 14:5-18; Sal 115 (114):1-4, 15-16; Jn 14:21-26 Martes: Hch 14:19-28; Sal 145 (144):10-13ab, 21; Jn 14:27-31a Miércoles: Hch 15:1-6; Sal 122 (121):1-5; Jn 15:1-8 Jueves: Hch 15:7-21; Sal 96 (95):1-3, 10; Jn 15:9-11 Viernes: Hch 15:22-31; Sal 57 (56):8-10, 12; Jn 15:12-17 Sábado: Hch 16:1-10; Sal 100 (99):1b-3, 5; Jn 15:18-21 Domingo: Hch 10:25-36, 34-35, 44-48; Sal 98 (97):1-4; 1 Jn 4:7-10 o 1 Jn 4:11-16; Jn 15:9-17 o Jn 17:11b-19
CÁLIZ VIAJERO El propósito del programa es invitar a las familias a orar para que surjan vocaciones al sacerdocio, diáconos y hombres y mujeres a la vida religiosa. Cada semana una familia podrá llevar a su hogar el Cáliz Viajero para orar por las vocaciones. Si deseas recibir el cáliz en tu hogar comunícate con Maritza Gómez al 813-506-2190.
ORGULLO ¿Qué mejor prueba de tu orgullo es que hayas dicho que no eres orgulloso? —San Juan Climacus
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Legión de María Praesídium “Nuestra Señora de la Luz” La Legión de María es una asociación de hombres y mujeres católicos, quienes con el permiso de la iglesia y bajo la guía poderosa de María Inmaculada han formado una legión que esta perpetuamente apoyada por la iglesia. Estamos al Servicio de Jesús a través de María. Visitamos enfermos en sus hogares, en asilos y hospitales. Acompañamos en funerales y novenarios para difuntos. Visitamos hogares propagando la devoción diaria del Santo Rosario. Nos reunimos una vez por semana todos los sábados a las 9:30 am en el salón San Francis 2. Para más información llamar a: Priscilla Hatch: 813 600-0208.
Retiros “La Viña de Raquel” La Viña de Raquel nos ofrece un lugar seguro donde se logra reconstruir y redimir los corazones rotos por motivo de un aborto. Allí se ofrece un ambiente confidencial donde no se le juzga, y donde hombres y mujeres pueden expresarse y reconciliar aquellas emociones que han suscitado después de un aborto, y así comenzar el proceso de renovación y sanación. El próximo retiro en español será: el 31 de Julio al 2 de Agosto, 2015. Para más información llame al 813-500-9785. projectrachel@ccdosp.org o www.rachelsvineyard.org