Church of the Incarnation PARISH OFFICE
813-885-7861
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 Very 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 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 Faith Formation Apprentice - Meg Kanatzar mkanatzar@icctampa.org
TREASURES FROM OUR TRADITION Every rectory office has received a panicked phone call from a person who has been invited to serve as a godparent, or from someone newly engaged, who suddenly “needs to get confirmed.” While the lack of confirmation is not an obstacle for marriage, it is for godparenting. Many are surprised that the Church seems to be looking for a kind of sacramental “seal” on one’s baptism before the door opens fully to this ministry. Yet if you think about it, would you want someone to guide you to a place that he or she had not yet been? A godparent has to be someone who has “been there” and knows the way. Although signet rings and wax seals have passed from use, our society depends on “seals of approval” ranging from certificates of quality to the familiar safety seals on medicines and foods. While Eucharist is the “seal” of the sacrament of baptism, there is a sense in which one’s Christian initiation is also incomplete without confirmation. Have you been confirmed? Perhaps it’s time to inquire now, before you have to make that dreaded phone call! —Rev. James Field, Copyright © J. S. Paluch Co.
READINGS FOR THE WEEK Monday: Acts 11:1-18; Ps 42:2-3; 43:3, 4; Jn 10:11-18 Tuesday: Acts 11:19-26; Ps 87:1b-7; Jn 10:22-30 Wednesday: Acts 1:15-17, 20-26; Ps 113:1-8; Jn 15:9-17 Thursday: Acts 13:13-25; Ps 89:2-3, 21-22, 25, 27; Jn 13:16-20 Friday: Acts 13:26-33; Ps 2:6-11ab; Jn 14:1-6 Saturday: Acts 13:44-52; Ps 98:1-4; Jn 14:7-14 Sunday: Acts 6:1-7; Ps 33:1-2, 4-5, 18-19; 1 Pt 2:4-9; Jn 14:1-12
MASS SCHEDULE Monday through Friday: 7:00am & 8:30am Saturday: 8:30am & 4:30pm (Vigil) Sunday: 7:30am, 9:00am, 10:30am (signed), & 12pm
Please pray for those who have died especially, Rosemary Brady and Fr. Ambrose A. Donehue, O.F.M. Our thoughts and prayers are with their families and friends.
MISAS EN ESPAÑOL: Cada domingo a la 1:30pm Cada 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 ADORATION OF THE BLESSED SACRAMENT Every 1st Friday following the 8:30am Mass until 6:15pm ROSARY: Thursdays at 11:30am in the chapel ROSARIO EN ESPAÑOL - Jueves de 5:30pm2| 6:30pm en la capilla
Rev. Ambrose A. Donehue, O.F.M. Fr. Donehue, 90, a professed Franciscan friar for 67 years and a priest of 62 years, died on Saturday, April 19, 2014, at Holy Name Friary in Ringwood, N.J. He served as chaplain at St. Joseph Hospital and parochial vicar at Incarnation Church, both in Tampa, from 1972 to 1994. Mass of Christian Burial was celebrated on April 23 at St. Francis Chapel, Wolf Rd. Shoppers Park, Albany, NY. Fr. Donehue is survived by his sister, Roberta Ryan of Albany; nephew, Peter Arend of Baltimore; and niece, Victoria Johnson of New York, N.Y.
Fourth Sunday of Easter
May 11, 2014
† MASS INTENTIONS † SUNDAY - MAY 11 - FOURTH 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. MONDAY - MAY 12 - STS. NEREUS AND ACHILLEUS, MARTYRS 7:00 A.M. (SI) Dominique Tonus by Bernie and Sheri Rafferty 8:30 A.M. +Arlene Harper by Donna Gardner TUESDAY - MAY 13 - OUR LADY OF FATIMA 7:00 A.M. +Mary Zambory by Roger and Donna Hanley 8:30 A.M. (SI) Alani, Jadon and Alyssa WEDNESDAY - MAY 14 - ST. MATTHIAS, APOSTLE 7:00 A.M. +Sebastian John by Ainnet Jose 8:30 A.M. +Carol Ann Ruhlin by Fr. Michael THURSDAY - MAY 15 - ST. ISIDORE 7:00 A.M. 8:30 A.M. (SI) Irvin, Jr. by Mom FRIDAY - MAY 16 7:00 A.M. 8:30 A.M. +Mose and +Mary Taylor by Family 6:30 P.M. (SI) In Thanksgiving to St. Jude by Giraldo - Losner Families SATURDAY - MAY 17 8:30 A.M. +Antonia Colon by Maria Soto 4:30 P.M. +Ryan Baker by ICS Faculty and Staff SUNDAY - MAY 18 - FIFTH SUNDAY OF EASTER 7:30 A.M. (SI) Ill Members of ICCW 9:00 A.M. +Ray Pomponio by Bickel Family 10:30 A.M. +Maria Lopes by Family 12:00 P.M. +Maria Sanfilipo by Club Ibérico Español 1:30 P.M. PEOPLE OF INCARNATION 4:30 P.M. (SI) Fr. Philip Clement by SMOP
SACRIFICIAL GIFTS OF TREASURE OFFERTORY (First Collection) is used solely for the operation and maintenance of the parish. Weekly Target ................................................. $23,000.00 05/04/2014 Offertory Donations……………..$20,151.00 Shortfall……………………………………….$ 2,849.00 Helping Hand .................................................. $ 247.00 Dominican Parish…………………………….$ 388.00 Tuition Assistance……………………….……$ 265.00 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 Isabel Acosta Bella Andrew Thomas Baffil Lucas Baker Maria Barrios Sonia Bellido Gisela Brandes Judith Brown Linda Casares Michelle Chirino Louis Crapsi Leslie D’ Elia Anne Delgado Enid Diaz Jack and Lucy Dietz Jan Douglas Edward Drost Manuel Duran Germaine Dutton Aurora Esparza Deborah Fisher Harry Folk Rose Ann Froberg Agustina Galan William Gareau Joe Giangiacomo Sal Giordano Manuel Gonzalez Michael Griffin Alexander E. Groppe
Nancy Gwinn Robert Hasty Joane Hellenbrand Francisco Hernandez
Letty Hernandez Jim Horn Don Hughes June Jebson Peter Jebson Mary Jones Mimi Kuhla Helen Lawrence Susan Lestock Dale Levi Tom Lom Antonio Mabini Matthew McClane, Sr.
Joann McCullough Gabriel McPfimel Marie Mendez Cam Metcalf Sandy Moley John Nevadomski Ladys Nuesi Alicia Oacio Lisa Paige Sandy Palermo Bob Patterson JR Pearce Germaine Pempsell Patrick Pempsell
Sergio Pages, Jr. PV2 Chad Michael Burgess PV2 Angelique Burgess Ryan Wegman SGT Damian Patrick Bumm
Kim Perez Mary Perkinson Tom Phillips Tom Price Bernard Rafferty, Sr. Brian Rhatigan Donna Ridgeway Rose Ann Robert Dewey Roberts Juan C. Sanchez Lydia Santiago Thomas Santiago Annette Scalise Dawn Seifert Phil Sheridan Kody Sir Judy Slot Dianna Slowey Thomas
Bill and Angie Spink Ann Sullivan Shirley Sullivan Mildred Sylvester Philip Traina Ines Velazquez William Vitto Rose Vrabel Brett Wallick Jerry Wegman Nick Wolf Amy Workman Lupita
PFC Timothy Haley Lt. Col Gregory Palmer, Afghanistan Brian McPhillips, Afghanistan Esteban Gonzalez, Afghanistan
05/04/2014 Renovation Donations……..…….$ 4,151.00
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.
THOUGHT FOR THE DAY Would someone observing my words and actions say I live a life of joy and hope in Christ? How might I live in solidarity with others through the words of compassion, acts of charity, or expression of love for another to prepare the way for the Kingdom of God?
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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Church of the Incarnation Director of Faith Formation & R.C.I.A. Carmen Cayon ccayon@icctampa.org
813-885-7861
FAITH FORMATION NEWS
Grades Pk-12 Sacrament Preparation & Youth Ministry Philomena Johnson pjohnson@icctampa.org Faith Formation Apprentice Meg Kanatzar mkanatzar@icctampa.org
"Proeliatores Dei" is our parish's young adult group. Young adult parishioners ages 18-28 are Young Adult Ministry Fr. Philip Clement fclement@icctampa.org
welcome to join us every Thursday night from 7:30 - 9:00 in the Lion's Lair for faith, fun, and fraternity. For more information, please go to our website: www.thewarriorsofgod.org or call Fr. Philip at the church office (813-885-7861). We hope to see you there!
TEACHER’S AIDE NEEDED
Faith Formation News!!
We are in need of a Teacher’s Aide for the Special Education Ministry. No special training needed. We meet every other Saturday 2:30pm - 4:15pm and afterwards you are invited to join us for the 4:30pm Mass. Please consider sitting in on a class to see if you would enjoy helping out! Please call Mary Thomson 813-884-8040.
Happy Mothers Day to all of the mothers in our Parish. Need something printed in the bulletin? Reserve your space Is your group planning a special event or meeting? Please send the information to srivera@icctampa.org to be considered for printing in an upcoming bulletin (Pending Fr. Michael’s approval). You can also submit your request via our website www.icctampa.org or by picking up a form at the Parish office. For questions and/or information, call Silvia Rivera at 885-7861.
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Fourth Sunday of Easter
May 11, 2014
Congratulations to all our children who received their First Holy Communion on Sunday, May 4th, 2014
EMMA ACOSTA DANIELA ALVAREZ JAVIER ALVAREZ VIVIANA ARRILLAGA TOMAS ARROYAVE JULIA ARTZ NICOLE BALCO MIA BANALES LOREN BARRETT-PLOUS HANAH BODE ALEXANDER CALVO ANGELINA CARMONA ANNA CARNUCCIO STEPHANIE CARRASCO ALEXANDRA CASTRO GABRIEL CHAMIZO ALEXANDER CHROMIAK ALLISON CONDE NYARA COOK SIENNA COUNTS KELLEN CUVA CAMI CVITKOVICH ALANIS DE LA CRUZ NATHAN DE LA GUARDIA MELANIE DIAZ BRAYDI DOMINGUEZ ISABELLA FISHER BERLIN FRANCOIS GABRIEL GARCIA JULIAN GARCIA
ISABELLA GASKINS MCKINLEY GORMAN MATTHEW GRIFFITH MACARENA GUERRERO MELVIN GUERRERO CHRISTIAN HALL ANA HERNANDEZ DANIEL HERNANDEZ ELENA LAUREN HERNANDEZ LEAH HERNANDEZ ALEXIS JANKOWSKI XAVIER JOSEPH WILL KRAMER ALEXIS LEAVITT LUKE LEBLANC DOMINICK MAGGIO MARVIN MARTIREZ AVA MASTERS ELIAS MATOS MATTHEW MAYORGA JULIAN MEDINA MATTHEW PRIMO MIDULLA LUCY MONTIEGEL ORLANDO MOREDA DAVID MORENO JOCELYN MORENO JONATHAN MORENO CHRISTOPHER NEWCOM DAFNER ORTIZ YAMILET PEREZ
CARLOS PEREZ-POCHOTECO
GUADALUPE PEREZ-POCHOTECO
VANESSA PIEDRA ARMANDO POLANCO DIEGO POLANCO LENNESE RADA ERIC RAMIREZ ALYSON RAZAKI ASHTON REIDY JOVANI ROBINSON CHRISTIAN RODRIGUEZ KIARA RODRIGUEZ MATTHEW RODRIGUEZ SHANISSE RODRIGUEZ JACOB ROGERS DANTE SANCHEZ EVAN SASIKUMAR ISABEL SHARPE TRISTAN STAVISH MAELYN SUAREZ ROSA SUAREZ MARCO TABOADA KAROL TORRES LIZETTE TORRES ASHTON TRAN SOFIA VALDES ANNALYSA VALLES GABRIEL VELEZ
“I am the living bread that came down from heaven; whoever eats this bread will live forever; and the bread that I will give is my flesh for the life of the world.” (John 6:51)
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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 - Paul /Norma Hunter - 854-1171 COLUMBIETTES - Suzanne Perry-Casler - 610-6456 or suzanneperrycasler@verizon.net 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 Diane Fitzpatrick - 813-926-4921 - Tdianefitz@aol.com 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 4th Degree Assembly 2984 Harry - 813-765-5725 - meets every 3rd Monday at 7:30 PM KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS - For membership information - Dave Shively - 813-525-5839
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 - Silvia Rivera - 885-7861 2nd Tuesday, 7pm in Faith Formation Office RELIGIOUS ARTICLES STORE - Connie Hennessey - 884-8326 SPECIAL EDUCATION - Mary Thomson - 884-8040 STEWARDSHIP - Tim Madden - 831-9770 tmmadden@tampabay.rr.com THAT MAN IS YOU - Michael Rivera - 598-0972 Tuesdays at 5:15am in St. Francis Rm 12 STEP MEETINGS - Mary at 813-884-7171 Men's Closed Meetings - Tuesday, 7 pm St. Patrick's Room Closed Meetings - Wednesday, 7 pm St. Patrick's Room Al-Anon Closed Meetings - Wednesday, 7 pm St. Francis Room 2
Prayer
Shawl Ministry Group: Welcomes all parishioners and friends who knit and crochet to come and be a part of this dynamic, productive group. Contact Silvia Rivera at the Parish Office or via e-mail srivera@icctampa.org. Faith Formation Office May 13th 7:00pm
COMITÉ PASTORAL HISPANO - Padre Jairo - 885-7861 fatehortua@icctampa.org Se reúne el tercer jueves de cada mes CORO HISPANO - David Funes - dfunes@icctampa.org miércoles a las 7:00pm y los domingos a las 12:00 pm EMAUS DAMAS - Liliana Astete 646-339-4286 y Doris Quirindongo (813) 843-6654. Miércoles de por medio 7pm. EMAUS HOMBRES - Stevenson Quirindongo
813-817-9321
ESCUELA DE EVANGELIZACION JUAN PABLO II Maria Teresa Aguilar 813-315 0925. Viernes 7pm, salón de clase #3. GRUPO DE JOVENES - Carmen Cayón - 885-7861. GRUPO DE JOVENES ADULTOS - Ana Acevedo al 359-7722. Viernes, 7:30pm, salón de conferencia. GRUPO DE MATRIMONIOS - Lecy y Dante Sanchez - 850-4526. Viernes, 7:30pm, salón St. Francis 1. GRUPO DE ORACION - Juan Estevez o Reina Borjas al 813-2490986. Martes 7:30pm, salón St. Michael. LECTORES - Alan Aguilar- 315-0928 LEGION DE MARIA - Brunilda Reyes - 813 841 5366. Sábado 9:30am, salón St. Francis. MINISTROS DE EUCARISTIA - Tito Bello - 516-2619
Got yarn? Our volunteers are ever in need of it to make shawls
MONAGUILLOS - Doris Quirindongo - 843-6654
and lap blankets. Drop off donations at the parish office.
UJIERES - José Guaba - 504-5538
Fourth Sunday of Easter
May 11, 2014
SPANISH DELIGHTS FOR YOU
Happy Mother’s Day! MAY 11, 2014 It is with deep appreciation of all mothers that the Incarnation Family has a special gift for you following all the Masses today. Don’t forget to visit the tables at the main entrance of the church and pick up your special gift.
Come and savor our traditional Empanadas, Cuban Sandwiches, Stuffed Yucca and Potatoes. May 18, 2014 after the 10:30am, 12:00pm and 1:30pm Masses. All donations will be rendered to our parish.
Feed Your Faith This Summer
Join our study by Fr. Robert Barron as we learn about the 7 deadly sins, the corresponding virtue of each and practical advice on how to instill those virtues in your own life. When: Tuesdays June 3 - July 22, 2014 Where: Incarnation School, Classroom 3 Time: 7 PM - 9 PM For more information contact: Carmen Cayon at (813) 8857861or Dennis or Adele Ference at (813) 886-0041.
Please join us for our annual Scrapbooking Crop benefitting the Children's Cancer Center of Tampa, on Saturday, June 21st from 9am - 9pm in St. Michael’s Hall. The cost to attend is $35.00 and includes breakfast, lunch, snacks and dinner as well as your own “work” table and door prizes. Reservations may be made by calling Candy Rosche 813-886-1382 or email jrosche001@tampabay.rr.com before June 7, 2014. Sponsored by Incarnation Council of Catholic Women.
Congratulations to Fr. Clement on his 6th Anniversary of Ordination on May 17th! You are invited to the Catechism of The Marian Consecration BY: Fr. Rodrigo Maria (Founder of the Fraternity of Mary’s Ark) WHEN: May 20 & 21, 2013 (7:00 PM – 9:00 PM) WHERE: St. Patrick’s Church, 4518 S Manhattan Ave, Tampa, FL 33611. He is inviting everyone to grow deeper with your Marian Consecration, how to live it out, its significance, and its fruitfulness. For more information, please contact: Xenia Maye: 813-731-7682, Teresa Cleary: 813-263-7067 or Thais: 813-732-0957.
Men and Women are invited for a fun round of golf, continental breakfast & lunch to follow play: with many prizes and raffles. Holein-one car prize, longest drive, closest-to-pin and putting contest. Register as a single and up to a foursome at $75 per player by June 1st. Hole sponsorships also available. Contact: Jim Cacacie 813-9271052 or Bob Gonzalez 813-541-7161. Thank you for your support.
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Church of the Incarnation THANK YOU TO THE PEREZ FAMILY FOR THEIR GREAT GENEROSITY IN MEMORIALIZING OUR LADY OF FATIMA STATUE.
813-885-7861 A Morning of Hope and Healing & Mass of Remembrance Saturday, May 17, 2014 at 10:00am St. James the Apostle Church Chapel, 8400 Monarch Dr., Port Richey Have you or some family member suffered a pregnancy loss due to miscarriage, stillbirth, early infant death, in-vitro loss, or abortion? We invite you to join us for a special Memorial and Healing service followed by a Mass of Remembrance. Participants will receive a flower to represent each pregnancy loss. To register, please call Emma at 813924-4173 or Pat at 727-534-5729.
Threads of Hope, Pieces of Joy is a weekly Bible study that has been designed to facilitate healing for those who have experienced an unintentional pregnancy loss through miscarriage, stillbirth or any form of early infant death.
In Loving Memory of Emma Perez, who joined the Lord on May 19, 2012. We love you and always thank God for your love for us every day. Have a Blessed Mothers Day, your husband, Daniel Perez, your children, Sandy & Mike Perez and Daniel & Carrie Perez, Jr., your grandchildren, John and Chris Chambers and Hunter and Preston Perez.
The Tampa Catholic Cheerleading Team will sponsor a cheer camp on Monday, Tuesday, & Wednesday, June 9 - 11 in the TC Gym. Times: 9am to 3pm. Ages: 5 to 14. Cost: $75 – includes a T-Shirt. Lunch and snacks are available for purchase. For further info you can download a registration form from tampacatholic.org or call Tami VanTrees at 813-417-0910. The Tampa Catholic Crusaderette Dance Team will sponsor a dance camp on Thursday & Friday, June 12 and 13 in the TC Gym. Times: 9am to 3pm. Ages: 5 to 13. Cost: $55 – includes a T-Shirt. Lunch and snacks are available for purchase. For further info you can download a registration form from tampacatholic.org or call Sue Johnson at 813-503-1202 or 870-0860 x539. 8|
Starting in May at LifeChoices Women’s Care, 1527 Dale Mabry Hwy., Suite 101, Lutz For more information and to register, please call (813) 948-7734 ask for Susan or email her at susan.connelly@lifechoiceswc.org
Mother’s Love Her love is like an island In life’s ocean, vast and wide A peaceful, quiet shelter From the wind, the rain, the tide. ‘Tis bound on the north by Hope, By Patience on the West, By tender Counsel on the South, And on the East by Rest. Above it like a beacon light Shine Faith, and Truth, and Prayer; And thro’ the changing scenes of life I find a haven there. —Author Unknown
Happy Mother’s Day!
Church of the Incarnation
813-885-7861 Cuarto Domingo de Pascua 11 de mayo de 2014 Cargado con nuestros pecados, subió al madero de la cruz, para que, muertos al pecado, vivamos para la justicia. — 1 Pedro 2:24a
Domingo 11 de Mayo de 2014. Cuarto Domingo de Pascua Reflexionando la Palabra de Dios Actualizando las imágenes que el evangelio nos presenta en la celebración del Buen Pastor, podríamos ver en el ladrón a todo aquel que presenta nuestro camino hacia la plenitud de manera tergiversada. Es decir todos aquellos que pretenden que encontremos la felicidad en el placer, la vanidad, el egoísmo, el individualismo, la avaricia, e incluso mostrándonos falsas ideas de Dios. Son “voces” que nos dicen: compra esto o aquello y serás un hombre realizado; visita tal o cual lugar y serás feliz; viste tal o cual prenda para que puedas presentarte como una verdadera dama; piensa en ti y olvídate de los demás; rézale a Dios y con eso basta para realizarte como ser humano; o aquellos que pretenden mostrarnos a Dios como una energía, indiferente a la historia del hombre, impersonal, que no le afecta nuestra condición sino que sólo nos da ese “halo vital” que nos mantiene vivos. Todas estas son voces del ladrón que pretende entrar al redil y desviar a las ovejas del camino de plenitud humana a la que todos estamos llamados. La figura del Buen Pastor nos advierte y previene de igual manera de los falsos pastores. De otras puertas que nos abren valles teñidos de falsas felicidades, de palabras superficiales y de caprichos pasajeros. Son muchos de nuestros líderes que, constituyéndose en voz del pueblo, nos dejan sumidos en la inseguridad y en el fracaso, en el hastío y en la desesperanza. Son aquellos que quieren un mundo sin Dios y sin más referencia que el hombre por y para el hombre. También, de esos “falsos pastores” nos alerta y previene el Señor. La diferencia entre Jesús y los falsos pastores es que, a Jesús, le interesan todas las ovejas, todas las personas. Para Él no existen colores, ideologías ni partidos ni razas. Para el Señor existen las almas. Y, las almas, sólo tienen un color: la fe. En la fiesta del Buen Pastor, tenemos un gran reto: unirnos en torno a Aquel que nos hace hermanos y nos ama. Ojala seamos capaces de reconocer a Jesús como aquel Pastor que es capaz de llevarnos por los caminos de la concordia. Aquel que da la vida, a través de su Iglesia, de sus sacerdotes y de personas comprometidas en la evangelización, en favor de toda la humanidad. Un Jesús que, desde el día de nuestro Bautismo, nos conoce, nos ama y para quien, nuestra historia, no le es indiferente y que, por lo tanto, hemos de corresponderle desde nuestro compromiso activo de buscar y trabajar por la unidad de todos aquellos que nos decimos cristianos. Él, como Buen Pastor, va delante.
AMOR DE MADRE Dios sabia que haría momentos cuando necesitaríamos una caricia, un corazón, comprensivo y tierno que nos quisiera mucho. Dios sabia que necesitaríamos alguien para escuchar nuestras preocupaciones para consolarnos y recordarnos. Y en su gran sabiduría Dios nos envío la mejor bendición del mundo, el cariño sin igual de una madre. El Día de las Madres es un fecha muy especial para el pueblo hispano tanto por la celebración de las mamas, como por honrar a María en todo el mes. ¡FELICITAMOS A TODAS LAS MADRES! COMIDAS TRADICIONALES PARA TI
Empanadas, Yuca y Papas Rellenas, Sándwiches Cubanos. Mayo 18, 2014 después de las Misas de las 10:30am, 12:00pm y 1:30pm. Todas las donaciones serán para nuestra Iglesia.
La tienda religiosa estará abierta todos los domingos 30 minutos antes de la Misa de la 1:30pm.
P. Jairo Para Reflexionar El Pastor y los pastores La televisión es mi pastor nada me falta, me tumba plácidamente en el sofá, me conduce lejos de la fe y destruye mi alma, por los senderos del sexo, de la violencia y el placer con sus anuncios. Y aunque camine en la oscuridad de las exigencias cristianas, no habrá interrupciones porque la televisión está siempre conmigo. Me sirve sus comerciales en medio de mi mundanidad. Unge mi cabeza con lo pagano, con el consumismo, y mi avaricia rebosa. La ignorancia y la pereza me acompañan a lo largo de mis días Y habitaré en la casa de la desdicha por años sin término. En este tiempo de Pascua de Resurrección tenemos que olvidarnos de lo que queda atrás y mirar al futuro, Dios es futuro, olvidémonos de lo que hacemos y centrémonos en lo que Dios hace por nosotros, tenemos que olvidarnos de lo que hemos sido y celebrar lo que seremos, seres vivos y resucitados por el amor de Dios.
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GRUPO DE PAREJAS MDS El próximo retiro inolvidable de parejas será el fin de semana Mayo 23, 24 y 25. Con Jesús todo es posible y no es necesario cambiar de pareja, solo necesitas cambiar de actitud. Para mayor información comunicarse con Lecy o Dante al (813) 850-4526. TALLER DE CRECIMIENTO ESPIRITUAL: Invitamos a todas las personas a este maravilloso taller, dirigido por nuestro queridísimo Padre Jairo. El próximo Taller será el 12 de junio en el salón St. Michael de 7pm a 9pm. El taller no tiene costo alguno, incluido el cuidado de los niños. No se pierdan esta gran oportunidad espiritual. Los esperamos.
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LECTURAS DE LA SEMANA
Lunes: Hch 11:1-18; Sal 42 (41):2-3; 43:3, 4; Jn 10:11-18 Martes: Hch 11:19-26; Sal 87 (86):1b-7; Jn 10:22-30 Miércoles: Hch 1:15-17, 20-26; Sal 113 (112):1-8; Jn 15:9-17 Jueves: Hch 13:13-25; Sal 89 (88):2-3, 21-22, 25, 27; Jn 13:16-20 Viernes: Hch 13:26-33; Sal 2:6-11ab; Jn 14:1-6 Sábado: Hch 13:44-52; Sal 98 (97):1-4; Jn 14:7-14 Domingo: Hch 6:1-7; Sal 33 (32):1-2, 4-5, 18-19; 1 Pe 2:4-9; Jn 14:1-12
Le invitamos al Catecismo de la Consagración Mariana Por: Padre Rodrigo María (Fundador de la Fraternidad del Arca de María) Fecha: Mayo 20 y 21, 2014 de 7:00pm - 9:00pm Lugar: Parroquia San Patricio - 4518 S Manhattan Ave, Tampa, 33611 Todos estamos invitados a crecer en profundad con la Consagración Mariana, como vivirla, su importancia y su autencidad. Para mayor información, favor de comunicarse con Xenia Maye al teléfono 813-731-7682, Teresa Cleary 813263-7067 o Thais 813-732-0957.
SIGAMOS AL BUEN PASTOR El tono de alegría de los tres domingos pasados se ensombrece hoy. Las tres lecturas nos recuerdan el sufrimiento, la muerte y el pecado. Nosotros, igual que la audiencia de Pedro en la primera lectura, podemos preguntar, “¿Qué tenemos que hacer?” Y la respuesta es la misma: Tenemos que convertirnos. O, como Pedro dice en su primera carta, nos hemos extraviado como las ovejas perdidas y tenemos que regresar al pastor. En el Evangelio de hoy Jesús se describe a sí mismo como el pastor y sabemos que fue una de las primeras imágenes de Cristo en la Iglesia de los apóstoles. El pasaje de hoy continúa el tema más sombrío de las dos primeras lecturas. El peligro acecha y las ovejas necesitan protección. Podrían seguir un guía falso, podrían ser robadas o destruidas. Sólo con Jesús estarán a salvo. Sólo con Jesús lograremos la vida eterna.
La Viña de Raquel nos ofrece un lugar seguro donde se logra reconstruir y redimir los corazones rotos por motivo de un aborto. Estos retiros se llevan a cabo en el Bethany Center y está abierto a la participación de todos aquellos que han sufrido el impacto de la decisión de un aborto—sea hombre, mujer, abuelos, amistades, o hijos (as). El próximo retiro en español será de el 16 - 17 de mayo. Para más información y registración, comuníquese con Rosa Genao al 813-500-9875.
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Retiros “La Viña de Raquel”
ABRAZOS El abrazo de una madre dura aún después de que ella se va.