CHURCH OF THE INCARNATION 8220 W. HILLSBOROUGH AVE. • TAMPA, FLORIDA 33615 http://www.icctampa.org Phone: 813- 885-7861
Sixth Sunday of Easter May 13, 2012
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
Loving God, as a mother gives life and nourishment to her children, so you watch over your Church. Bless these women, that they may be strengthened as Christian mothers. Let the example of their faith and love shine forth. Grant that we, their sons and daughters, may honor them always with a spirit of profound respect. Grant this through Christ our Lord. Amen
Grades Pk-12 ; Sacrament Prep. & Youth Ministry
MASS SCHEDULE
pjohnson@icctampa.org
INCARNATION SCHOOL
813 884-4502 http://www.icstampa.org Mr. Michael Zelenka, Principal
Monday through Friday - 7am & 8:30am
Misas en Español:
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
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 de 5:30pm - 6:30pm en la capilla CONFESSIONS: Saturdays - 2:30 to 3:30pm in the Church
Sixth Sunday of Easter May 13, 2012 It was not you who chose me, but I who chose you and appointed you to go and bear fruit. — John 15:16 THE PRESENCE OF THE HOLY SPIRIT We have a unique episode in the Acts of the Apostles today. A whole roomful of people are baptized with the Holy Spirit before they are baptized with water! The verb used—“the Holy Spirit ‘fell’ on them” (Acts 10:44)—is characteristic of the way the Spirit works throughout the book of Acts: powerful and surprising. Though this “baptism” is not the normative way the New Testament describes baptism, it is still a good reminder today that the Holy Spirit is not controlled by whether or not we pour water, but rather that our sacramental signs reveal the presence of the Spirit at work among us. And we have a double reinforcement of how this work is accomplished from a Letter and a Gospel bearing John’s name. It is love, selfsacrificing and self-giving love, that manifests the Spirit of Jesus in our midst. It is love that is the greatest of commandments. The Spirit is manifested equally through those who live in that love. Copyright © J. S. Paluch Co. READINGS FOR THE WEEK Monday: Acts 1:15-17, 20-26; Jn 15:9-17 Tuesday: Acts 16:22-34; Jn 16:5-11 Wednesday: Acts 17:15, 22 — 18:1; Jn 16:12-15 Thursday: Acts 1:1-11; Eph 1:17-23 or Eph 4:1-13 [1-7, 11-13]; Mk 16:15-20 (for Ascension); or Acts 18:1-8; Jn 16:16-20 Friday: Acts 18:9-18; Jn 16:20-23 Saturday: Acts 18:23-28; Jn 16:23b-28 Sunday: Acts 1:15-17, 20a, 20c-26; Ps 103; 1 Jn 4:11-16; Jn 17:11b-19 or for Ascension Acts 1:1-11; Ps 47; Eph 1:17-23 or Eph 4:1-13 [1-7, 11-13]; Mk 16:15-20 PRAYER OF THE WEEK May 13, 2012, Sixth Sunday of Easter Grant, almighty God, that we may celebrate with heartfelt devotion these days of joy, which we keep in honor of the risen Lord, and that what we relive in remembrance we may always hold to in what we do. Through our Lord Jesus Christ, your Son, who lives and reigns with you in the unity of the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Reflection question: How can I participate more fully at Mass? Collect text from the English translation of The Roman Missal, © 2010, International Commission on English in the Liturgy Corporation. All rights reserved. Copyright © J. S. Paluch Company, Inc.
Happy Mother’s Day
Church of the Incarnation
† Mass Intentions † SUNDAY - MAY 13 - MOTHER’S DAY 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. MONDAY - MAY 14 - ST. MATTHIAS, APOSTLE 7:00 A.M. +Ej Sebastian by Annet Manipadam 8:30 A.M. +Sophia Skelning by Family TUESDAY - MAY 15 - ST. ISIDORE, THE WORKER 7:00 A.M. +Yves Laurore, Jr. by Akeena 8:30 A.M. +Dolores D. Davillo by Family WEDNESDAY - MAY 16 7:00 A.M. +Margaret Breslin by O’Brien Family 8:30 A.M. +Helen and +Howard Harris by Jerry Harris and Family THURSDAY - MAY 17 7:00 A.M. 8:30 A.M. +Elaine Matles Cole by Thomas and Regina Henschel FRIDAY - MAY 18 - ST. JOHN 1, POPE AND MARTYR 7:00 A.M. 8:30 A.M. 6:30 P.M. +Gloria Burgos by Antonio Londano and Family SATURDAY - MAY 19 8:30 A.M. +Arturo Sanchez by Family 4:30 P.M. +Antonia and +Giovanna Cerra by Cerra Family SUNDAY - MAY 20 - ASCENSION OF THE LORD 7:30 A.M. PEOPLE OF INCARNATION 9:00 A.M. +Mose and +Mary Taylor by Mark Taylor 10:30 A.M. +Judith Cardona by Fernando Cardona 12:00 P.M. +Mario Luis Canal by Fisher Family 1:30 P.M. +Carmen Rivera Matos by Children and Family
SACRIFICIAL GIFTS OF TREASURE OFFERTORY (First Collection) is used solely for the operation and maintenance of the parish. Weekly Target ..................................................$23,000.00 05/06/2012 Offertory Donations .....................$25,283.50 Tuition Assistance ............................................$ 25.00 Helping Hand ...................................................$ 183.00 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. 05/06/2012 Renovation Donations.................... $ 4,099.00
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.
Please continue to pray for our parish success of the 2012 Annual Pastoral Appeal We are ONE HOLY CATHOLIC APOSTOLIC CHURCH
813-885-7861 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, email 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. Benedetto Artino, Jr.
George Bessler Jeff Bickel David Boyd Mariana Brandao Alice V. Brown Kenneth Brown Chuck Burton Mary Childers Mike Childers Delma Chimelis Frank Chinchar Mary Cooper Phillip Cusmano Ted De la Vergne Gail Diestler Jack and Lucy Dietz
Kevin Dion Dylan Edward Manuel Escamilla Tom Esgro Nila Espinola Ruben Fernandez Bertha Fyda Migdalia Garcia William Gareau Mary Gibson Lauren Gillihan
Kirk Goetz Maria Gonzalez Patrick Hardy Robert Hasty Greg Jackson Trudy Jorge Rodrigo Jurado Joyce Kielpinski Sue Ellen Krick Mimi Kuhla John Large Daniela C. LaRosa Michael Lloyd Rudy Lopez Andrea Maleska Abelardo Martinez
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 Tina Palermo Anne Patchill
Bob Patterson JR Pearce Angelo Perez Emma Perez Kim Perez Peter Proley Lydia Quesada Edna Rano-Mapugay
Delores Roberta Evaristo Rodriguez Roland Rodriguez Humberto Sanchez Kiki Santiago Bill Seemann Macario Sosa Bill and Angie Spink
Elizabeth Suarez Janet Taylor Sheli Thomas Jaime Torres Javanna Vasconcellos
Ines Velazquez Mercedes Viera Jerry Wegman Ty Wegman Selwyn Williams Bruno Zabukas
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
REST IN PEACE Isabelle Allan - 05/05/12 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
Carnival 2012 – Watching the Skies The weather for this year’s Carnival was expected to be rainy. The weather held out Thursday and Friday and everybody came to take advantage. Most of the unlimited ride bracelets were in use on Thursday night. Saturday was expected to be a total washout and we did get rain mid-afternoon that sent many people home. But clearing after 6:00 PM brought many back for the evening. Sunday was breezy and showers threatened but we stayed pretty dry. Combining the weakness of the economy and the threatening weather, results from this year’s carnival will be down a bit from recent years. However it was still a great financial success and we will publish results when all the bills are paid. The key to our continued success is the support you give. The hundreds of volunteers who make the carnival work and the thousands who come to join us in the celebration make the carnival a great community building event. We thank you all for participating. Every year we schedule the Carnival so that it does not interfere with the celebration of Easter. Carnival 2013 will run from April 18-21st. Mark your calendars! God Bless you all, Paul and Norma Hunter Carnival Chairmen - (a.k.a. Mr. & Mrs. Clown)
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May 13, 2012 - Sixth Sunday of Easter
PARISH ACTIVITIES
RELIGIOUS ARTICLES
SUNDAY - MAY 13
STORE
MONDAY - MAY 14
OPEN: 1/2 HR BEFORE & AFTER THE 4:30PM SAT. MASS & ALL SUNDAY MASSES
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TUESDAY - MAY 15 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 - MAY 16 7:00 P.M. AA Closed Meeting 7:00 P.M. Al-Anon 7:30 P.M. Spanish Choir THURSDAY - MAY 17 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 - MAY 18 7:00 P.M. Spanish Youth Group SATURDAY - MAY 19 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
ALTAR SERVER SCHEDULE
May 19/20 4:30 pm: Samantha Stevens, Brianna Shelton, Holliston Wagner, Miranda Warren 7:30 am: Margaret Parker, Matthew Walsh 9:00 am: Chris Wille, Robert Carney, Mickey Carney, Jackson Masters 10:30 am: Amberlyne Rosario, Christopher Mendola, Vincent Mendola, Jack Wood 12:00 pm: Marco Fleet, Anthony Cotignola, Marie Cotignola, Karoljozef Piedad
Anointing of the Sick gives spiritual strength in the face of suffering. A Parish priest is on call 24 hrs. in cases of emergency. Call the Parish Office at 885-7861. Matrimony (Marriage) - Couples need to contact the Parish Office at 885-7861 before setting a date. The preparation process takes a minimum of 6 months. Holy Orders is for single men answering the call to priesthood. Any man or woman interested in the religious life should contact one of our parish priests or the Diocesan Vocations Director at 345-3338.
HOMEBOUND & HOSPITAL MINISTRY - Eucharistic Ministers are available to bring Holy Communion to the sick AT HOME or in TOWN ’N COUNTRY HOSPITAL. Please call the Parish Office at 885-7861 to make arrangements.
LITURGY GROUPS ALTAR SERVERS DAVID SMITH……………………….885-7861 KAITLIN JOHNSON………………………….885-7861 Or via e-mail iccaltarservers@gmail.com EUCHARISTIC MINISTERS FR. PHILIP CLEMENT……….…….. 885-7861 READERS WILL BERAN ………………………. 882-0178 MUSIC DIRECTOR DONAL NOONAN………….…..……885-7861 ENVIRONMENT/ART CONNIE HENNESSEY ………………...884-8326 USHERS TOM OSBORN..……………….…...885-3829 VISITORS OF THE SICK FR. PHILIP CLEMENT...….………. 885-7861
PARISH ORGANIZATIONS BIBLE STUDY CARMEN CAYON…….………….... 885-7861 CARNIVAL PAUL/NORMA HUNTER …………...854-1171 COFFEE & DONUTS ALMA SHAMBLIN…………………..886-9365 Or via e-mail afshamblin@aol.com COLUMBIETTES DALE ZGURZYNSKI…......................885-5228 FINANCE COUNCIL DEACON FRANK JULIAN ………………….... 885-7861 HELPING HAND PARISH OFFICE…..……………..…..885-7861 INC. COUNCIL OF CATHOLIC WOMEN ALMA SHAMBLIN…………………….886-9365 Or via e-mail afshamblin@aol.com INC. HOME & SCHOOL KIM FIELD….. ….….884-4502 (School Office) JOB SEARCH SUPPORT HILDA LYONS……icjobsupport@hotmail.com KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS STAN ZGURZYNSKI………….. … 885-5228 LIFE MINISTRY TERESA TRUBILLA……….….……..841-6563 Or via e-mail T2DeskTop@aol.com MEMORIALS-TREE OF LIFE CONNIE HENNESSEY….. ……….. 884-8326 OFFICE VOLUNTEERS IRENE MARTINEZ………………….885-7861 PRAYER GROUP ANA MARSICANO…………………..886-0091 PRAYER SHAWL MINISTRY SILVIA RIVERA ...…………………..885-7861 RELIGIOUS ARTICLES STORE CONNIE HENNESSEY……………... 884-8326 SCRIP SCHOOL OFFICE…...…………………….884-4502 SPECIAL EDUCATION ISABEL MORAES……………...…….852-1501 MARY THOMSON………………….. 884-8040 STEWARDSHIP PAUL HUNTER…….………………...854-1171 VOCATIONS COMMITTEE MICHELE & ROGER CARUSO……..962-4556 WELCOMING COMMITTEE ROLANDO AND LETTY ESCAMILLA.…...…475-5220
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.
Church of the Incarnation POWER PLAY VOLLEYBALL CAMPS 2012 GIRLS Ages 11-18 and BOYS 12 – 18 June 18th – 22nd : Beach Camp July 16th- 20th : Skills Camp (Beginner and Advanced Sessions) July 23rd -27th : Boys Top Performance Camp July 23rd – 27th: Summer Games Camp (High School) July 30th – August 3rd: Top Performance Camp (Middle and High School) For further info contact: Coach John Babbitt @ 813-205-1250 jbabbitt@powerplayvolleyball.com Registration form available @ www.PowerPlayVolleyball.com Discounts available for early sign up!
Ordinations to the Priesthood Mark Your Calendars! On Saturday, May 19, 2012, Most Reverend Robert N. Lynch, Bishop of St. Petersburg, will ordain to the Priesthood. Deacons C. Timothy Corcoran and Victor Amorose 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.
813-885-7861 Faith Formation News!! Vacation Bible School Begins the week of June 18th – 22nd Times: 9:00AM – 12Noon Cost is $40.00 per child. Registration maybe done online at www.groupvbs.pro.com/vbs/ez/SkyKidsICC or at the Gazebo on Sunday June 3rd after all Masses or in the Faith Formation Office during the week from 9AM – 4PM.
Congratulations to Josh Bickel, Christopher Wille, and Rachel Williams who graduate this year from high school and will be attending college in the fall. These 3 teens have been teen aides in the Faith Formation Office for over 5 years. Josh has been an Altar Server, Usher and Eucharistic Minis‐ ter at the 9:00 Mass for a few years as well. Chris has been a Senior Altar Server. Rachel also assist‐ ed with our VBS for several years. All were mem‐ bers of our Youth Group A.R.K. We wish them much success as they begin a new chapter in their lives. You have been a great example to your peers as well as adults over the years. We will never forget the joy you brought to us every Sunday! Please keep them in your prayers. ATTENTION YOUTH A.R.K. if you would like to participate in a car wash in June to help earn money for our Youth Group please contact Ms. Phil at 885-7861 for details by May 31st. Dear Incarna on Parishioners: The celebra on of the 25th Anniversary of Ordina on to the Diaconate enabled me to be bathed in God’s love through you. My family and I thank you for your many kind comments, wishes, and “hugs”. May God bless each and every member of this Incarna on family. I am blessed to be in your presence, Thank you, Deacon Joe
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ALTAR SERVER CORNER
Happy Anniversary Fr Philip
Congratulations to Devin Doyle and George Garcia who received the Altar Server of the Year award for faithful service in our parish. During this special Mass, Bishop Lynch thanked the Altar Servers for their commitment, saying that as a Bishop and a Priest, he wanted to make sure that Altar Servers how much it helps priests to focus on their prayers of the Liturgy when they know that there are altar servers to take care of all of the details at Mass. Thank you Altar Servers!
Ordained May 17th, 2008
INCARNATION COUNCIL OF CATHOLIC WOMEN
Save the Date! Saturday, June 9 Installation of Officers will take place at the 4:30 Mass. Dinner to follow in St. Michael’s Hall. Reservations are a must. Please call Yeney Crespo at 631-4504 by May 24th.
CALLING ALL WOMEN OF THE PARISH Would you like to have fun while working to help others: We would love for you to become a member of Columbiettes Council #8612.
NEW ALTAR SERVERS WANTED! If you would like to find out more about becoming an altar server, please attend an introductory session for new Altar Server candidates on May 20 from 3:30 to 5:30 in the main church. Altar Service is open to young people who are starting the 5th grade in the fall, and received First Communion. Even if you just want to find out more about Altar Serving, come to this exciting session! To register, please visit www.icctampa.org/altarservers or call the Parish Office. Each school year, PAX-Program of Academic Exchange places High School students from around the world with Host Families throughout the USA. This is an educational chance of a lifetime for the students to go to school in the USA & share their culture while learning about the American lifestyle. Host families bring the world to them, learning about a new culture from their “adopted” son or daughter for a school year, and create a friendship that lasts a lifetime. For more information, please contact Karen @727-329-8060.
We are a unified body of Catholic women who work side by side with the Knights of Columbus. It is not necessary to have a husband who is a Knight. The only requisite is that you be a practicing Catholic. If you have questions, please contact Dale Zgurzynski at 813.885.5228 or Donna Henry at 813.855.0275.
CALLING ALL CRAFTERS Incarnation will hold its annual Arts and Crafts Festival Saturday, October 20th from 10:00 am – 5:30 pm and Sunday, October 21st from 8:00 am – 3:30pm Do not wait! There are limited spaces available. For information please call: Connie Hennessey 813-884-8326
Sexto Domingo de Pascua 13 de mayo de 2012 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 LOS SANTOS Y OTRAS CELEBRACIONES Domingo: Día de las Madres; Ntra. Señora de Fátima Lunes: San Matías Martes: San Isidro Labrador Miércoles: San Posidio Jueves: La Ascensión del Señor (transferida al domingo) San Juan I; San Pascual Bailón Viernes: Santa Rafaela del Sagrado Corazón Sábado: San Celestino
13 DE MAYO DÍA DE LA MADRE Este es el mes que celebramos a mamá. Y decir algo al respecto es hablar de una combinación multi-profesional: psicóloga, maestra, consejera y negociadora en relaciones familiares, gestora, entrenadora personal de cada uno de sus hijos, chofer, chef, nutrióloga, enfermera. Pero ¿En que momento? ¿Sucedió esta transformación que las doto de todas estas habilidades? Dios en su gran sabiduría nos envió la mejor bendición del mundo, el cariño sin igual de una madre. El día de las madres es un día muy especial para el pueblo hispano tanto por la celebración de las mamas, como por honrar a María en todo el mes. ¡Feliz Día de las Madres!
“La Experiencia de Emaús” San Lucas: 24:13-35 El ministerio de damas de nuestra parroquia le invita a su próximo retiro interno que se llevara a cabo de junio 1 al 3, 2012. Para más información y/o reservar su planilla comuníquese con Karla Navas 813-408-2741 o Aminta de Taveras 813-841-8099. Jesús la espera en el Camino a Emaús.
FESTIVAL DE MANUALIDADES Y ARTE Atención: ¡Se necesitan exhibidores! Sábado, 20 de octubre y el domingo 21 de octubre. Solo hay un cantidad limitada de espacios disponibles. Para información comuníquese con Connie Hennessey al 813884-8326. Un pensamiento: "Cuando el hombre se aparta de Dios, no es Dios quien le persigue, sino los ídolos." —Benedicto XVI
Santuarios Marianos: “Clínicas Espirituales” Este mes recordamos de manera especial todos los favores que recibimos gracias a la intercesión de nuestra madre la Virgen María. Una de las maneras de expresar nuestra gratitud consiste en hacer peregrinaciones (o peregrinajes) a santuarios marianos. Esta devoción mariana ha estado con nosotros desde los inicios del cristianismo. De hecho, los primeros cristianos mostraban reverencia a la imagen de la Virgen María en la catacumba de San Sebastián (Italia); y cerca del año 360 San Gregorio de Niza ya escribe sobre peregrinajes. La palabra “peregrinaje” viene del Latín peregrinum que significa “con la idea de que se va recorrer una distancia.” Entonces las peregrinaciones son viajes que se hacen a ciertos lugares con propósitos ya sea de venerarlos, pedir favores, dar gracias, o cumplir con mandas u obligaciones religiosas. Los santuarios marianos, según la Enciclopedia Católica, son lugares sagrados que marcan una aparición o un milagro atribuido a la Virgen María; son también sitios donde existe una fuerte devoción Mariana que ha durado por muchas décadas y hasta siglos. Sin duda alguna, los santuarios de Guadalupe, Lourdes y Fátima son algunos de los más visitados. La Basílica de Guadalupe recibe más de 18 millones de visitas, Lourdes 15 millones y Fátima más de 5 millones de peregrinos al año. En Latinoamérica tenemos también otros santuarios marianos tales como la Basílica de la Virgen de Aparecida en Brasil; La Virgen del Rosario de Chiquinquirá en Colombia; Virgen de Altagracia en la República Dominicana; Virgen de la Providencia en Puerto Rico, etc. Aquí en Estados Unidos, 37 de los 50 estados que conforman este país tienen santuarios marianos como por ejemplo la Basílica Nacional de la Asunción de la Virgen María en Baltimore, Maryland; o el santuario nacional de Nuestra Madre Dolorosa en Portland, Oregón. El Papa Paulo V describe a los santuarios como “las clínicas espirituales,” porque ofrecen un ambiente que propicia oración profunda, silencio y también los sacramentos de la Reconciliación y la Eucaristía. Quienes se han hecho estas peregrinaciones reportan a su regreso que su fe ha sido renovada y su alma fortificada; de una u otra manera se han “encontrado en la presencia de Dios” y justamente esta es la razón por la cual existen los peregrinajes según Juan Pablo II. También existe una dimensión comunitaria en todo esto: las peregrinaciones también son para todos, incluso para quienes no pueden o no tienen para cubrir los gastos porque pueden enviar sus intenciones y oraciones con quienes van a visitar los santuarios. Los favores físicos y espirituales recibidos gracias a la intercesión de la Virgen María son muchos y variados. Cuando era niño mis padres me llevaban al Santuario de la Virgen del Rosario en Ecuador. Recuerdo mares de gente entrando y saliendo del templo así como la infinita cantidad de velas, fotografías, testimonios, flores, lágrimas, regalos y cartas depositadas en el santuario. Recuerdo ver muchos enfermos en sillas de ruedas o siendo llevados en camillas; recuerdo ver muletas en la pared como testimonios de curaciones. Recuerdo ver gente rica así como pobres e indigentes rezando juntos ante su misma madre. En este mes de mayo recordemos cuán grande es el poder intercesor de María y pidámosle que renueve nuestra fe y fortifique nuestra alma. –©Nuestra Parroquia Por: Byron Macías
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13 de mayo de 2012 TRADICIONES DE NUESTRA FE El día 15 de mayo los campesinos de Ichocán, Perú adornan sus yugos, y las puertas de sus casas con el fruto de sus cosechas en honor a San Isidro Labrador. Muchos países Latinoamericanos celebran esta fiesta. En un continente donde la agricultura es tan importante no hay que sorprenderse de la importancia de este santo español del siglo XII. Además San Isidro se parece a mucha gente de Latinoamérica: es de padres campesinos, de familia pobre y religiosa, no fue a la escuela, quedó huérfano y se empleó como peón de campo, ayudando en la agricultura. Se casó con María la cual también llego a ser Santa. Tuvieron un hijo. Los tres fueron reconocidos como piadosos y generosos. Gracias a Dios, la santidad se encuentra en todo tipo de persona. Los casados y padres y madres de familia también llegan a ser santos. Después de su muerte en 1130 se descubrió que su cuerpo estaba milagrosamente incorrupto. En 1622 el Papa canonizó a este humilde campesino junto con algunos grandes religiosos como Santa Teresa, San Ignacio, y San Francisco Javier. —Fray Gilberto Cavazos Glz, OFM, Copyright © J. S. Paluch Co.
Sabías que... El Arca de la Alianza es el cofre sagrado en donde se guardaron las tablas de piedra que contenían los Diez Mandamientos, los preceptos morales del Antiguo Testamento, y que fueron entregados por Dios a Moisés en el Monte Sinaí.
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LECTURAS DE LA SEMANA Lunes: Hch 1:15-17, 20-26; Jn 15:9-17 Martes: Hch 16:22-34; Jn 16:5-11 Miércoles: Hch 17:15, 22-18:1; Jn 16:12-15 Jueves: Hch 1:1-11; Sal 47 (46); Efe 1:17-23 o Efe 4:1-13 [1-7, 11-13]; o Hch 18:1-8; Jn 16:16-20 Viernes: Hch 18:9-18; Jn 16:20-23 Sábado: Hch 18:23-28; Jn 16:23b-28 Domingo: Hch 1:15-17, 20a, 20c-26; Ps 103 (102); 1 Jn 4:1116; Jn 17:11b-19 o (para la Ascensión) Hch 1:1-11; Ps 47 (46); Efe 1:17-23 o Efe 4:1-13 [1-7, 11-13]; Mc 16:15-20
NUESTRA CULTURA En la cultura hispana rara vez se habla de “familia extendida”. La gran familia que incluye abuelos, tíos, primos carnales, primos segundos, comadres, vecinos, amigos, es lo que se entiende por familia, sin más apelativo. La Virgen de Fátima se apareció por primera vez el 13 de Mayo, 1917 a los pastorcitos Lucía Santos, Francisco Marto y su hermana Jacinta. En esos momentos la Primera Guerra Mundial hacía estragos en Europa. En la lejanía de Moscú, Lenin preparaba la revolución que volcó el orden social Ruso y en la que se sumergió eventualmente casi la mitad de los habitantes de esta tierra para proveer el antídoto para los males morales y sociales del mundo—el mensaje de Fátima.