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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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
“For the glory of the Blessed Virgin and our own consolation, we proclaim the Most Blessed Virgin Mary Mother of the Church, of the whole people of God, faithful pastors, and we call her most loving Mother.” (Pope Paul VI, November 21, 1964)
Happy Mother’s Day!
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 Receptionist/ Bulletin Editor - Silvia Rivera srivera@icctampa.org 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
READINGS FOR THE WEEK Monday: Tuesday: Wednesday: Thursday: Friday: Saturday: Sunday:
Acts 16:11-15; Ps 149:1b-6a, 9b; Jn 15:26 — 16:4a Acts 16:22-34; Ps 138:1-3, 7c-8; Jn 16:5-11 Acts 17:15, 22 — 18:1; Ps 148:1-2, 11-14; Jn 16:12-15 Acts 1:1-11; Ps 47:2-3, 6-9; Eph 1:17-23 or Eph 4:1-13 [1-7, 11-13]; Mk 16:15-20 (for Ascension); otherwise Acts 1:15-27, 20-26; Ps 113:1-8; Jn 15:9-17 Acts 18:9-18; Ps 47:2-7; Jn 16:20-23 Acts 18:23-28; Ps 47:2-3, 8-10; Jn 16:23b-28 Acts 1:15-17, 20a, 20c-26; Ps 103:1-2, 11-12, 19-20; 1 Jn 4:11-16; Jn 17:11b-19; or, for Ascension, Acts 1:1-11; Ps 47:2-3, 6-9; Eph 1:17- 23 or Eph 4:1-13 [1-7, 11-13]; Mk 16:15-20
Sixth Sunday of Easter
May 10, 2015
† MASS INTENTIONS † 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. PEOPLE OF INCARNATION & SPIRITUAL BOUQUETS 4:30 P.M. MONDAY - MAY 11 7:00 A.M. 8:30 A.M. +Elsa Arroyo by Family TUESDAY - MAY 12 - STS. NEREUS AND ACHILLEUS, MARTYRS 7:00 A.M. +Bernarda Zambrano by Elberto and Maria 8:30 A.M. +Elmer Parks, Jr. by Booth Family WEDNESDAY - MAY 13 - OUR LADY OF FATIMA 7:00 A.M. 8:30 A.M. +Sebastian John by Annet Manipadam THURSDAY - MAY 14 - ST. MATTHIAS, APOSTLE 7:00 A.M. +Victor Castro by Son 8:30 A.M. (SI) Irvin Rivera, Jr. by Mom FRIDAY - MAY 15 - ST. ISIDORE 7:00 A.M. +Mark Rogers by Mom 8:30 A.M. (SI) Brandon Family by Bernie and Sherri 6:30 P.M. +Maria Genoveses by Family SATURDAY - MAY 16 8:30 A.M. +Conchita Delgado by Family 4:30 P.M. (SI) Chapel Prayer Box Intentions by OLM Prayer Group SUNDAY - MAY 17 - ASCENSION OF THE LORD 7:30 A.M. PEOPLE OF INCARNATION 9:00 A.M. +Raquel Cruz by Duran Family 10:30 A.M. (SI) Ill Members of ICCW by ICCW 12:00 P.M. +Jose Vasquez by Lorenzo Family 1:30 P.M. +Arcenio Sevillano by Wife 4:30 P.M. (SI) Father Philip Clement by Latin Mass Family
SACRIFICIAL GIFTS OF TREASURE OFFERTORY (First Collection) is used solely for the operation and maintenance of the parish. Weekly Target ................................................. $21,000.00 05/03/2015 Offertory Donations ..................... $19,695.00 Shortfall……………………………………….$ 1,305.00 Helping Hand................................................... $ 156.00
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. 05/03/2015 Renovation Donations .................... $ 4,746.00
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.
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
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
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
PV2 Chad Michael Burgess PV2 Angelique Burgess SGT Damian Patrick Bumm Ltc. Col Sean D. Smith, Kuwait MAJ Robert R. Torres, Africa
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
FAITH FORMATION NEWS
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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 THE FOLLOWING SUNDAYS, AUGUST 23RD AND 30TH AFTER ALL MASSES IN ST. MICHAEL’S HALL.
THANK YOU!! Catechist’s for another year of passing on your faith to the children and teens of our parish. You all give so much of your time, talent and treasure to the children and teens. Your commitment to the church is a blessing to us all.
A COPY OF YOUR CHILD’S BAPTISMAL CERTIFICATE IS REQUIRED AT TIME OF REGISTRATION. Children a ending Incarna on THANK YOU!! Also to all the teens and volunteers who so Catholic School are required to register for sacraments. generously gave of their time and talent every Sunday to assist in Sacrament Prepara on and Confirma on are done through the the classrooms and office. Parish Faith Forma on Office, not through the school. CONGRATULATIONS! to the 96 children who made First Communion on Sunday, May 3rd !
CONGRATULATIONS! to the 92 teens who will be confirmed by Bishop Lynch on Wednesday, May 13th. May the Holy Spirit always be there to guide you.
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For more information about the 1st Eucharist and 1st Reconciliation and or Confirmation preparation process for Children and Teens (Ages 7-17), please contact Philomena Johnson at pjohnson@icctampa.org or (813) 885-7861.
Sixth Sunday of Easter
May 10, 2015
Congratulations! 2015 First Communicants As the following members of our community join us at the banquet of Love for the first time, we pray that Jesus, the Bread of Life, will be a constant source of nourishment for their souls for the rest of their lives. MIGUEL ABREU MATTHEW ACOSTA JOSEPH ALESSANDRO ANDREANA ALLESANDRO RICHARD ALMANZAR DENISE ALMONTE SETH AREVALO ALEJANDRO AVILA BRANDEN BAKER-LOPEZ AANYA BASTIAN DANIEL BENITES JOSHUA BORGES SOFIA BORGES XAVIER BORGES ELIJAH CARBO ELLIOT CARRAZANA BRADY COLINDRES KIARA COUNTS ANGELINA CULLEN IAN ALEJANDRO DELIZ LUKAS DIAZ DIEGO DIXON MICHAEL DIXON JONATHAN DOLCE JAELYNN FIGUEROA ISABELLE FLORES ANDRICK FRANCO ELIZABETH FRANCO SELENA FREUND DANIEL GABRIEL ANA GONZALEZ XAVIER GONZALEZ VALERIE GRIMALDO BRIANNA GUZMAN ISABELLA HASTINGS JULIANA JARAMILLO
SARAH JIMENE ANTHONY JOANNIDES GIANCARLO LADINO WYATT LAMB ANTHONY LAVERDE MARIA LEAL AALIYAH LLOYD LEWIS LLOYD KYRA LOM LUIS LOPEZ DANIEL MAGILL JARED MALIBIRAN JAYLEEN MARTIN MAYLEEN MARTIN LEONARDO MILIAN JEIDY MOJICA EMILIO MONJE JAIR MUNETON CRISPIN NATHAN OLIVIA NGUYEN CHRISTIAN NUNEZ YARIEL NUNEZ BLAKE O’DONNELL BRYCE O’DONNELL THALYNA ORENGO DANIEL OSORIO CHRISTOPHER PADILLA JONATHAN PADILLA SAMUEL PARKER CATALINA PEDERSON MAURA PRESTON SADIE PULLIN LORENA RAMIREZ SCARLETT RAY MICHAEL REGAN JOSEPHINE REYES
PAUL RIETH DYLAN RIOS-MARRERO ADONIS ROMAN ISELA ROMERO JUSTIN ROSA STEPHANIE SANCHEZ CHOLE SANSOME STELA SANSONE AALYAH SARRAFF MEGAN SEALES KALANI SILVA-MARTINEZ HALEY SPLETZER MAXIMILLIAN TAYLOR HUNTER TOLMOFF MAIA TORRES SARA TORRES JAZLEEN VALDEZ CHRISTIAN VERA DIEGO VILLEGAS BENJAMIN WESTBROOK MOLLY WILLS CHARLES WIRTH GIOVANNI ZAMORA
May the happiness of this celebration continue as you begin a new life in Christ.
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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
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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
Sixth Sunday of Easter
May 10, 2015
Around the Diocese 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.
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.
Ultrasound Volunteers Needed Make a difference in the lives of women facing unplanned pregnancies by connecting them to the life that grows within. Provide pregnancy education and empower mothers to make positive life choices. Your skills can save lives and lead to responsible parenting or making an adoption Plan. Please consider serving God by serving women in need and protecting our most precious preborn infants. Ultrasound trained nurses or technicians. Nurses who are committed can also be trained for limited ultrasound. For more information call: Liliana Gimenez, 813-631-4398, bgimenez@ccdosp.org Knights Women’s Center – Educate Empower Support A ministry of Catholic Charities, Diocese of St. Petersburg
Catholic Women’s Club of Hillsborough County Tribute to our Blessed Mother by Past Presidents Brunch meeting Tuesday, May 12, 2015, 10:30am
Abortion Aftercare Healing for Women and Men
Mary Martha Center, Second Floor Mass in Chapel @12:10 pm
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 MARY HELP OF CHRISTIANS SUMMER CAMP REGISTRATION NOW OPEN!
There are hundreds of camps for your child to attend this summer; so why send them to Mary Help of Christians Summer Camp? Because spiritual growth goes hand in hand with fun here! We have all the activities that your child will want this summer: kayaking, waterskiing, horseback riding and so much more. But we also teach through action, prayer and daily catechesis how Christ is present and alive in each one of us. Follow this link for more information: http:// www.mhctampa.org/mary-help-of-christianssummer-camp
All Catholic Women are welcomed. RSVP 832-2956 Catholic Women’s Club of Hillsborough County Installation of Officers Tampa Yacht & Country Club Wednesday, May 20, 2015 - Guests welcome Social 11:30am Luncheon12:00 noon. Cost $28 check payable CWC, deadline 5/12/15 Chairmen Jeanne Clewis. RSVP 286-1402 SUMMER ADVENTURE AT GOOD COUNSEL CAMP Summer Adventure opportunities at Good Counsel Camp, Floral City, Florida, which is owned and operated by the Catholic Diocese of St. Petersburg. This is a co-ed residential camp for ages 7-15 offering one and two week sessions. Camp brochures can be requested by contacting the camp at 4301W. Homosassa Trl., Lecanto, Florida 34461 or by calling us at (352) 270-8831 or e-mail: GoodCounselCamp@aol.com. |7
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Father’s Day Spiritual Bouquet Masses
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Peregrinación Espiritual a Tierra Santa Spiritual Pilgrimage to the Holy Land
Remembering Fathers in all Masses celebrated on 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.
Spiritual Director (Director Espiritual) Father Jairo Atehortua
November 2 -11, 2015
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.
FOR A FRIEND? To lay down one’s life for a friend may not seem like the greatest love. Isn’t this the same Jesus who said it was more difficult to forgive and love an enemy? If we read on, we hear that Jesus now calls the disciples “friends.” What he is telling them is that they are all “friends” to each other, and that they are “friends” to all who have been chosen by him to be members of his body, the Church. This is not our modern concept of friendship, for these “friends” could possibly be people the disciples did not particularly care for! The greatest love, however, remained to lay down one’s life for their sake, to live in the love begotten by God and that knows God. For us today, our “friends” fill the pews around us on Sunday, they pass us in the aisle at the supermarket, they drive past us on the highway. Would we be truly ready, in love, to lay down our lives for these “friends?” Today’s Readings: Acts 10:25–26, 34–35, 44–48; Ps 98:1–4; 1 Jn 4:7–10; Jn 15:9–17 Copyright © J. S. Paluch Company 8|
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
LOVE ONE ANOTHER Last Sunday we heard the familiar passage from John’s Gospel in which Jesus uses the metaphor of the vine and the branches. In that passage we were told that if we remained in Christ we would bear much fruit. Today’s Gospel tells us just what that fruit is: love. Today’s second reading and Gospel together create a great hymn to love. The chorus of this hymn is simple—God loves us so much that Jesus was sent into the world so that we would have life. The Lord Jesus, who last week told us to remain in him, this week tells us to remain in his love. In a world marked by division and terrorism, the Lord’s final words in today’s Gospel are a great challenge: “This I command you: love one another.” Copyright © J. S. Paluch Co
TODAY’S READINGS First Reading — The gift of the Holy Spirit was poured out on the Gentiles also (Acts 10:25-26, 34-35, 44-48). Psalm — The Lord has revealed to the nations his saving power (Psalm 98). Second Reading — God is love (1 John 4:7-10) or 1 John 4:11-16. Gospel — No one has greater love than this: to lay down one’s life for one’s friends (John 15:9-17) or John 17:11b-19. The English translation of the Psalm Responses from the Lectionary for Mass © 1969, 1981, 1997, International Commission on English in the Liturgy Corporation. All rights reserved.
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Sexto Domingo de Pascua 10 de mayo de 2015 No son ustedes los que me han elegido, soy yo quien los ha elegido y los ha destinado para que vayan y den fruto. — Juan 15:16
Domingo 10 de Mayo de 2015. Reflexionando la Palabra de Dios En nombre del amor en sus distintos niveles se han cometido todo tipo de barbaridades. Jesús nos indica que el amor de verdad, el que de verdad procede de Dios, es un amor que produce frutos de bondad. Vivimos en el mundo donde se nos invita a centrarnos en el yo de una manera egoísta y cerrada. El yo que quiere ser uno mismo sin tener en cuenta a los demás. El yo que quiere imponerse. El yo que quiere surgir caiga quien caiga. La fe en Jesús es la exaltación del Tú. El amor al que el Señor nos invita es una relación amistosa con Dios y con los demás. Hoy el prójimo está eclipsado, desplazado por el endiosamiento del yo. Es bueno que nos detengamos ante nuestra propia realidad, que nos examinemos interiormente con frecuencia, y que mantengamos ese tan necesario diálogo interior con nosotros mismos. Tenemos que dedicarnos tiempo al "yo", pero que no nos absorba totalmente. Las personas que viven excesivamente pendientes de sí mismas tarde o temprano caerán en neurosis y angustias de todo tipo. El ser humano está llamado a mirar y vivir en su exterior para completarse en su interior. La vida de intimidad con Dios no significa un aislarse del mundo circundante. La vida contemplativa es llevar al interior del corazón las realidades del mundo para transformarlas desde la oración y la reflexión en el Señor. De la misma manera que Jesús escogió a sus discípulos, también nos elige y nos llama a nosotros para seguirle en la práctica de lo que Él nos dice y hace. La vida cristiana es la respuesta al llamado de Jesús, la respuesta al amor de Dios que nos ha llamado a la fe en el bautismo, una respuesta que no debe ser asumida desde el miedo y la tensión de quien se siente amenazado y obligado a cumplir una orden o un mandato. La respuesta al amor de Dios debe ser el mismo amor a Él y a los demás, como amigos y hermanos. El amor que borra las distancias y establece la igualdad que es la condición de la amistad y la fraternidad. Jesús nos ha escogido para el amor, para que nos amemos unos a otros, no para, enemistarnos, criticarnos, odiarnos o juzgaros. El cristiano está llamado a vivir de tal manera, que enseñe a quienes le rodean lo que es el amor a Dios y a los demás. El ejemplo de cómo debe ser y vivirse ese amor nos lo dio Jesús: "como yo les he amado". P. Jairo
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Oración por las Madres Pedir a Dios por nuestras madres es una acción que no solo debemos hacerla un día específico, ya que ellas le debemos la vida misma.
Amado Señor, en tu palabra, nos enseñaste a honrar a nuestras madres. En este día tan especial, te damos gracias y oramos por todas las madres. Acompáñalas en todo momento. Pon en cada madre el amor y conocimiento de Dios para que se lo enseñen a sus hijos, ya que no hay mejor herencia para un hijo o hija que la de fe y esperanza en las promesas de Jesucristo. Oh, Dios, Tú que nos diste a María por Madre, haz que, por su intercesión, todas las madres fomenten en sus hogares el amor y la paz. Bendice a las madres cuyos hijos están lejos en este día. Anímalas en la ausencia. Si la distancia causa tristeza, haz que los corazones se unan por el amor de Jesucristo. Amén. 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 813506-2190. 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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LECTURAS DE LA SEMANA Lunes: Hch 16:11-15; Sal 149:1b-6a, 9b; Jn 15:26 — 16:4a Martes: Hch 16:22-34; Sal 138 (137):1-3, 7c-8; Jn 16:5-11 Miércoles: Hch 17:15, 22 — 18:1; Sal 148:1-2, 11-14; Jn 16:12-15 Jueves: Hch 1:1-11; Sal 47 (46):2-3, 6-9; Ef 1:17-23 o Ef 4:1-13 [1-7, 11-13]; Mc 16:15-20 (para la Ascensión); o Hch 1:15-27, 20-26; Sal 113 (112):1-8; Jn 15:9-17 Viernes: Hch 18:9-18; Sal 47 (46):2-7; Jn 16:20-23 Sábado: Hch 18:23-28; Sal 47 (46):2-3, 8-10; Jn 16:23b-28 Domingo: Hch 1:15-17, 20a, 20c-26; Sal 103 (102):1-2, 11-12, 19-20; 1 Jn 4:11-16; Jn 17:11b-19; o, para la Ascensión, Hch 1:1-11; Sal 47(46):2-3, 6-9; Ef 1:17- 23 o Ef 4:1-13 [1-7, 11-13]; Mc 16:15-20
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