CHURCH OF THE
INCARNATION 8220 W. HILLSBOROUGH AVE. • TAMPA, FLORIDA 33615
http://www.icctampa.org Welcome To Our Parish! Please call the Parish Office for information regarding registering with our Parish Family. Clergy - 813-885-7861
Father Michael Suszynski, Pastor Father Diego Ossa, Parochial Vicar Father Jose George, Parochial Vicar Deacon Joseph Krzanowski Deacon Frank Julian Deacon Pablo Maldonado
5124 Gateway Drive (mailing address) • Fax: (813) 884-3624 Parish Office Hours: Monday - Friday: 9am - 4pm Phone: 813- 885-7861
Fourth Sunday of Easter - May 15, 2011
Congratulations
Staff - 813-885-7861 Paul Hunter Parish Business Administrator iccphunter@tampabay.rr.com
to all our children
Dave Arnold Facility Manager - 919-4284 iccdave@tampabay.rr.com
who are receiving
Irene Martinez Parish Secretary/Bulletin Editor irenemartz@tampabay.rr.com
First Communion
Silvia Rivera Receptionist/ Asst Editor iccsrive@tampabay.rr.com
this weekend!
Donal Noonan Music Director donal@tampabay.rr.com Carmen Cayon Director of Faith Formation carmen_dre@tampabay.rr.com
MASS SCHEDULE
Faith Formation Office - 813-887-5110 Philomena Johnson Grades Pk-5 & First Communion iccphil@tampabay.rr.com
Monday through Friday - 7am & 8:30am
Misas en Español:
Saturday - 8:30 am & 4:30pm (Vigil)
Cada domingo a la 1:30pm
Brian Greenfield Youth Director Grades 6-12 & Confirmation greenfbr@gmail.com
Sunday: 7:30am, 9:00am, 10:30am (signed), 12pm
Cada viernes a las 6:30 pm
Incarnation School - 813 884-4502 http://www.icstampa.org Mr. Michael Zelenka, Principal Mrs. Diane Doyle & Mrs. Stephanie Stahl
Assistant Principals
DEVOTIONS: Morning Prayer Group: Liturgy of the Hours Mon., Tue., Thurs., Fri. & Sat. from 8:10am - 8:25am First Friday Adoration following the 8:30 am Mass until 6:15pm Rosary every Thursday at 11:30am in the chapel Rosario en español cada jueves a las 7:00pm en la capilla
CONFESSIONS: 2:30PM to 3:30 PM or By Appointment
Church of the Incarnation, Tampa, FL
Phone: (813) 885-7861
WORLD DAY OF PRAYER FOR VOCATIONS MAY 15, 2011 Today we pray for vocations to the priesthood and religious life around the world and for the two men from our parish, Sergio Fernandez and Kevin Yarnell who will be attending seminary this Fall. ~ â–şInvite your parish priest, a religious sister/ brother, or deacon to dinner. Ask the person to share his/her vocation story. â–ş Write a letter of appreciation to someone who gives witness to Jesus. Possible people may include: pastor, teacher, religious sister/ brother, deacon, youth minister, parent(s).
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Sick Prayer List: New names appear in
MONDAY - MAY 16 7:00 A.M. 8:30 A.M. +Estrella Yara Duprez Cynthia Dupres TUESDAY - MAY 17 7:00 A.M. 8:30 A.M. WEDNESDAY - MAY 18 - ST. JOHN I, POPE AND MARTYR 7:00 A.M. (SI) Conrad Vinalon, Jr. Family 8:30 A.M. +Robert Owens Maria T. and Maria P. Owens THURSDAY - MAY 19 7:00 A.M. 8:30 A.M. +Eldon Masters Marie and Joe Tietz FRIDAY - MAY 20 - ST. BERNARDINE OF SIENA, PRIEST 7:00 A.M. 8:30 A.M. (SI) In Thanksgiving Rivera Family 6:30 P.M. +Marta Arias Viviana and Pablo SATURDAY - MAY 21 - ST. CHRISTOPHER MAGALLANES, PRIEST AND MARTYR 8:30 A.M. 4:30 P.M. +Joyce Hiller Wes Hiller and Family SUNDAY - MAY 22 -FIFTH SUNDAY OF EASTER 7:30 A.M. +Jose Gildardo Correa Correa Family 9:00 A.M. +Delores Wagnor Buechlein Stephen Buechlein 10:30 A.M. +Judith de Cardona Fernando Cardona 12:00 P.M. +Ricardo Ulloa Family 1:30 P.M. PEOPLE OF INCARNATION
SACRIFICIAL GIFTS OF TREASURE OFFERTORY (First Collection) is used solely for the operation and maintenance of the parish. Weekly Target ................................................. $23,000.00 05/08/2011 Offertory Donations .................... $23,209.00 Tuition Assistance ........................................... $ 970.00 Helping Hand ................................................... $ 47.00
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: iccsrive@tampabay.rr.com. or call the office. Please pray also for our parishioners who are in hospitals, nursing homes and our shut ins. Annlee Acevedo Patricia Alfonso Paul W. Allaert Linda Alvarez Pablo Aviles Gene Biittner David Boyd Alice V. Brown Kenneth Brown Stan Bufkin Jeanne Calvert Linda Casarez Ray Chiarmonte Mary Childers Mendel Claxton Bob Cramer Jacqueline Cramer Dora Cuellar John Dawes Joseph Dintino Lorraine Dodson Dan Duet Shirley Duran Dylan Edward Manuel Escamilla Tom Esgro Jacqueline Fernandez Dorothy Fetrow Albert Frietzsche Emanuel Fuller
Bertha Fyda Sheila Gildea Maria Gonzalez Paula Hague Patrick Hardy Robert Hasty Steven Harman Carolyn Humphrey Betty Hunziker Rodrigo Jurado Colleen Kramer Mimi Kuhla Daniela C. LaRosa Frank Lettiere Michael Lloyd Paige Macfarlane Matthew T. McLane Bertha Melendez E. D. Miller Pat Munroe Noah Nero Ernesto Nieves Mike Ontiveros Mila Oquendo Barbara Painter Maria A. Patton JR Pearce Joe Pena Angelo Perez Carol Perez
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.
Lydia Quesada Richardo K. Quijano Bob Remick Ivan Reyes Geraldine Richards Violet Riche Carmen Rivera Maria Robles Ewen Rosale Arturo Sanchez Humberto Sanchez Kiki Santiago Noah Spivey Janet Taylor Ardith Ternes Sheli Thomas Brian Thometz Bridget Thompson Rhoda Toscano Pat Vaccaviello Maria Vizcarra Robert Walton Jerry Wegman Ty Wegman Selwyn Williams Steven Yudicky
Lois Fedon (04/05/2011) Eleanor Basile (04/24/2011) David Mark Eger (04/30/2011) Evelyn Garcia (04/19/2011)
05/08/2011 Renovation Donations .................... $ 2,708.00
THANK YOU FOR YOUR GENEROSITY! If you have any questions about our finances or parish renovation activities, please contact Business Manager, Paul Hunter at 813-885-7861 or by e-mail: iccphunter@tampabay.rr.com.
Thank you to Buds, Blooms & Beyond for their donations of flower arrangements for our weekend liturgies.
SPC Robert Caruso, Iraq SSGT Angelique Vazquez, Qatar LCPL Almoris E. Lugo, Jr. MAJ Sean D. Smith, Iraq SPC Ryan Wegman, Iraq PVT Joshua Luckey, Afghanistan
CPT Raymundo Resendez PFC James Blackwelder, Afghanistan Terry Stegman, Afghanistan MAJ Marty Maldonado, Afghanistan CW2 William Garcia, Afghanistan
Buds, Blooms & Beyond Visit them at 11234 W. Hillsborough. Ph. # 813-818-9600 www.budsbloomsandbeyond.com
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Church of the Incarnation, Tampa, FL
Phone: (813) 885-7861
FAITH FORMATION STAFF Director of Faith Formation & R.C.I.A. Carmen Cayon 813-885-7861 carmen_dre@tampabay.rr.com Grades Pre K - 5 & First Communion Philomena Johnson 813-887-5110 iccphil@tampabay.rr.com Grades 6-12 Confirmation & Youth Ministry Brian Greenfield 813-887-5110 greenfbr@gmail.com
CONGRATULATIONS to all the children and their families who received Communion for the first time this weekend. May God continue to grow in their hearts. Thank you to all the folks who made this weekend so special for the children and their families!!
VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL
REGISTRATION will be held after the 4:30 Mass on Saturday, May 28th and after ALL the Masses on Sunday, May 29th. The fee for this year is $30.00 per child. VBS will be held the week of June 20th – 24th 9:00AM – 12 Noon. We are still in need of volunteers to help make this years program a success. Please contact Philomena Johnson at 813-887-5110 if you are interested in helping out. OUR NEXT MEETING IS THURSDAY MAY 26TH AT 6:30PM IN THE FAITH FORMATION OFFICE
REGISTRATION FOR NEXT YEAR’S FAITH FORMATION SESSIONS IS NOW AVAILABLE. If you register BEFORE July 1st you will receive a $25.00 discount in fees. Please stop by the Faith Formation Office to pick up the forms > Tues – Fri 9:00AM – 4:00PM <
Monday: Tuesday: Wednesday: Thursday: Friday: Saturday: Sunday:
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READINGS FOR THE WEEK Acts 11:1-18; Jn 10:11-18 Acts 11:19-26; Jn 10:22-30 Acts 12:24 — 13:5a; Jn 12:44-50 Acts 13:13-25; Jn 13:16-20 Acts 13:26-33; Jn 14:1-6 Acts 13:44-52; Jn 14:7-14 Acts 6:1-7; Ps 33; 1 Pt 2:4-9; Jn 14:1-12
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Fourth Sunday of Easter
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Incarnation Catholic School “Preparing Students for the Future”
Spaces Are S ll Available for the 2011—12 Year
‐Pre-K through 8th Grade Catholic Educa on -In-Parish Tui on is an affordable $5,150 (much lower than other schools and no other hidden costs) -We accept Florida School Choice Step Up For Students Scholarships– new families are being accepted into this program through May 21st -Guided tours are available -2nd, 3rd and 4th Child Discounts are afforded to families with mul ple children a ending ICS
5111 Webb Road Tampa, FL 33615
-We have morning care (before school, free of charge) and a er school care (un l 6:00 p.m. for a fee)
Phone: 813.884.4502 Fax: 813.885.3734 Website: http://www.icstampa.org/
Inspiring life-long learners Challenging each individual to develop spiritually Striving to serve each other and the community
-Contact the school by phone: 813.884.4502 or email: icsmmood@icstampa.org for more informa on! Become who God created you to be at ICS.
Fourth Sunday of Easter - May 15, 2011 He himself bore our sins in his body upon the cross, so that, free from sin, we might live for righteousness. — 1 Peter 2:24a
IN NEED OF A SHEPHERD For a while it was very fashionable to own pigs as pets. The publicity surrounding these creatures informed us that they were—contrary to their popular image—very clean animals, and also quite smart. Sad to say, sheep will most likely never enjoy this sort of domestic vogue. They are neither clean nor smart and are largely defenseless when left on their own, even in large numbers. The biblical image of us as the flock of sheep is not a particularly flattering one. Sheep without a shepherd are truly sad, because they most likely will perish either from their inability to fend for themselves or from their lack of defenses against predators. Placing ourselves in the heart of this unflattering image can reinforce our faith. Until we come to a profound realization of how much we need a shepherd, we cannot appreciate how deeply blessed we are to have been given a Shepherd, one who laid down his life for us and was raised to life eternal in the Spirit, so he might guide us and we might follow him in faith forever. © Copyright, J. S. Paluch Co. Page 5
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RELIGIOUS ARTICLES STORE OPEN: 1/2 HR BEFORE & AFTER THE 4:30PM SAT. MASS & ALL SUNDAY
Phone: (813) 885-7861
PARISH ACTIVITIES SUNDAY - MAY 15 MONDAY - MAY 16 7:30 P.M. Spanish Choir TUESDAY - MAY 17 9:00 A.M. Job Search Support Group 7:00 P.M. Alcoholics Anonymous 7:00 P.M. Spanish Prayer Group 7:30 P.M. Adult Choir WEDNESDAY - MAY 18 7:00 P.M. Alcoholics Anonymous 7:00 P.M. Al-Anon 7:00 P.M. Al-Anon Spanish THURSDAY - MAY 19 11:30 A.M. Our Lady of Mercy Prayer Group 1:00 P.M. Legion of Mary 7:00 P.M. Spanish Intercessions Group 7:30 P.M. Vocal Ensemble FRIDAY - MAY 20 7:00 P.M. Spanish Youth Group SATURDAY - MAY 21 7:00 P.M. Spanish Young Adults
Music Room Conference Room St. Patrick’s Room St. Michael’s Hall Music Room St. Patrick’s Room St. John’s Room Teacher’s Lounge Chapel Conference Room Chapel Music Room St. Francis Room St. Francis Room
MASSES ALTAR SERVER SCHEDULE
May 21/22 4:30 pm:
Taylor Bump, David Gibson, Holliston Wagner
7:30 am:
Margaret Parker, Matthew Walsh, Ryan Walsh
9:00 am:
Marielle Conrad, Magic Conrad, Mojo Conrad
10:30 am:
Sam Fernandez, Gabrielle Madden, Eva Prendergast
12:00 pm:
Marco Cotignola, Kaitlyn Johnson, Carmelle Kuizon
1:30 pm:
Julissa, Rashell, Raul, Maricel, George, Alexandria
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.
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
LITURGY GROUPS ALTAR SERVERS DAVID SMITH……………………….885-7861 KAITLIN JOHNSON………………………….885-7861 Or via e-mail iccaltarservers@gmail.com EUCHARISTIC MINISTERS DEACON JOE KRZANOWSKI…….. 885-7861 READERS WILL BERAN ………………………. 882-0178 MUSIC DIRECTOR DONAL NOONAN………….…..……885-7861 ENVIRONMENT/ART LINDA GRIFFITH……………884-1217 CONNIE HENNESSEY ………………...884-8326 USHERS RAY POMPONIO…………………...884-1366 VISITORS OF THE SICK FR. JOSE GEORGE…….…………. 885-7861
PARISH ORGANIZATIONS BIBLE STUDY CARMEN CAYON…….………….... 885-7861 CARNIVAL PAUL/NORMA HUNTER …………...854-1171 COFFEE & DONUTS CONNIE HENNESSEY ………………...884-8326 COLUMBIETTES DALE ZGURZYNSKI…......................885-5228 FINANCE COUNCIL DEACON FRANK JULIAN ………………….... 885-7861 GIRL SCOUTS JOY LOGAN ……..…….. jlogan1231@aol.com HELPING HAND PARISH OFFICE…..……………..…..885-7861 INC. COUNCIL OF CATHOLIC WOMEN CONNIE HENNESSEY…………………… 884-8326 INC. HOME & SCHOOL LISA ORTEGA …….884-4502 ( School Office) JOB SEARCH SUPPORT HILDA LYONS……icjobsupport@hotmail.com KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS FELIX CAYON………………….. … 884-4052 MARRIAGE ENRICHMENT DENNIS & ADELE FERENCE……. 886-0041 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 RESPECT LIFE THERESA KNECHT………………....290-0064 SCRIP SANDY REY…...…………………….884-4502 SPECIAL EDUCATION ISABEL MORAES……………...…….852-1501 MARY THOMSON………………….. 884-8040 STEWARDSHIP PAUL HUNTER…….………………...854-1171 VOCATIONS COMMITTEE MICHELE & ROGER CARUSO……..962-4556 WELCOMING COMMITTEE EVELYN ROBERTS…………………886-6436 & DORIS WHITTLE………………...920-1089
RECEIVING SACRAMENTS BAPTISMS CARMEN CAYON ……………….885-7861 RCIA CARMEN CAYON……….……….885-7861 FIRST EUCHARIST PHILOMENA JOHNSON……….887-5110 CONFIRMATION BRIAN GREENFIELD……..887-5110 MARRIAGE PREPARATION FR. MICHAEL SUSZYNSKI… .…………...885-7861 To receive Sacraments you must be registered in the parish. Registration forms are available at the Welcome Table in St. Michael’s Hall on Sunday mornings or at the Parish Office during the Week.
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Fourth Sunday of Easter
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Quarterly Report on Parish Treasure Revenues
Budget
Actual
Percent of
2010-11
Jul-Mar.
Budget
$1,150,000
$827,172
72%
Renovation Collections
$130,000
$107,364
83%
Annual Pastoral Appeal
$212,457
$235,716
111%
Other Revenues
$183,700
$95,837
52%
$1,676,157
$1,266,089
76%
Salaries
$474,900
$384,262
81%
Insur. Bene.& Payroll Taxes
$294,100
$194,459
66%
Utilities
$106,000
$67,569
64%
Assessment to Diocese
$212,457
$212,457
100%
$52,400
$39,297
75%
$536,300
$396,482
74%
Total Expenses
$1,676,157
$1,294,526
77%
Profit/Loss
$0
-$28,437
Offertory Collections
Total Revenues Expenses
Paydown of Debt Principal Other Expenses
Net Income The parish experienced a deficit of $10,330 for the most recent quarter ending 3/31/2011. Our year-to-date deficit of $28,437 will likely be offset by the Easter collection and proceeds from the carnival. Overall, revenues and expenses are tracking close to the budget. Special Project Funding These financials do not reflect the funding from private donors and organizations that are designated for specific renovation projects. Replacement of the seven air conditioners serving the church building is underway and should be completed by early June.
Bishop’s Annual Cookout Friday, June 3, 2011, 6:00-8:00 p.m. Are you interested in learning more about a Vocation to the Priesthood? You are invited to join Bishop Lynch and the seminarians of the Diocese for an evening of fun, fellowship and faith. For more information, contact the Vocations Office at 727-345-3452 or Email at spvocation@dosp.org. Deadline for registration is Thursday, May 27th.
INCARNATION COUNCIL of CATHOLIC WOMEN ALL members and their spouse or guest are invited to The INSTALLATION CEREMONY for the NEW 2011 – 2012 Board of Directors to be held during the Saturday 4:30 PM Vigil Mass on June 04, 2011 followed by a CELEBRATORY DINNER & SOCIAL held in St. Michael’s Hall. For RESERVATIONS: Contact Ginny Miller 813-887-5670 or ginnymiller@tampabay.rr.com PLEASE R.S.V.P. no later than June 01, 2011
Upcoming Programs at the Franciscan Center, 3010 N. Perry Ave., Tampa, 33603. For more information, please contact the Center at 813-229-2695, e -mail: Francntr@tampabay.rr.com or on the web at www.franciscancentertampa.org. IMMUNITY TO CHANGE: Why Change Is Hard For Us and What To Do About It - Carol Mitchell, PhD and Maureen Connors, PhD -May 17, 7-9 p.m. Fee: $20 In their book, Immunity to Change, authors Robert Kegan and Lisa Lahey describe a tension most of us are familiar with: we want to change (be more prayerful, improve my health, develop new spiritual practices, lose weight), but somehow we have trouble doing it. Come explore with us ways to break out of these stuck places and move toward achieving goals. The program will include presentations, reflection, sharing and prayer.
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Church of the Incarnation, Tampa, FL COMING TO OUR PARISH:
Philip “Dac” Jason Clement was born in the New Orleans suburb of Marrero, Louisiana on December 7, 1970 to Danny and Yvonne Clement. His parents continue to reside in the New Orleans area where they are members of Visitation of Our Lady Parish. He has one older brother who lives in Minnesota with his wife and two children. After graduating from Archbishop Shaw High School, he attended Louisiana State University and obtained a degree in Kinesiology and then continued his education at LSU Medical Center where he obtained a degree in physical therapy. He worked as a therapist for two years in a New Orleans area hospital before he began pursuing God’s call in his life. It was during this time that he came into contact with the Marian Servants of the Holy Spirit, a pious association of the faithful, which helped him to discern his vocation and ultimately accepted him as a member of their fledgling community. He was attracted to the priesthood by God’s constant call in his life as well as his desire to preach God’s word and minister to His people. In his spare time he enjoys reading, exercising, and fishing. During his time of formation he has been assigned to Light of Christ, Clearwater and Nativity, Brandon. He was ordained to the transitional diaconate in April 2007 and received a Masters of Divinity from St. Vincent de Paul Regional Seminary on May 8, 2008. In April 2008, he was given the religious name Philip by the Marian Servants of the Holy Spirit. Father Clement began his first priestly assignment at Nativity, Brandon as Parochial Vicar on May 2008.
Phone: (813) 885-7861
FATHER’ S DAY SPIRITUAL BOUQUET Remembering Fathers in all Masses celebrated on Father’s Day Donation of $20 each are now being accepted for Father’s Day Spiritual Bouquet Mass Cards.
Available in the Parish Office - Mon - Fri. 9am to 4pm & at the Religious Articles Store before and after all weekend Masses. Remembrance Envelopes are also available in the church foyer & Parish Office. Just fill out the envelope, place your donation inside & drop it in the collection basket at Mass or at the Parish Office. If you have questions, please call the parish office.
Job Support Ministry The Incarnation job support ministry meets on Tuesday mornings from 9 to 11 at the Incarnation parish conference room. If you are unemployed, underemployed, or trying to get back into the workforce, we invite you to join our group, a faith-based group of fellow members of our parish family, formed to provide support and assistance to help you get your "next" job. EMPLOYERS: Do you have vacancies in your company? Please help us by emailing a summary of the vacancies including requirements/skills needed, and we'll distribute this information to our job support members. Email to: icjobsupport@hotmail.com
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Cuarto Domingo de Pascua 15 de mayo de 2011 Cargado con nuestros pecados, subió al madero de la cruz, para que, muertos al pecado, vivamos para la justicia. — 1 Pedro 2:24a LOS SANTOS Y OTRAS OBSERVANCIAS Domingo: Jornada Mundial de Oración por las Vocaciones Lunes: San Posidio Martes: San Pascual Bailón Miércoles: San Juan I; Santa Rafaela María del Sagrado Corazón Jueves: San Celestino Viernes: San Bernardino de Siena Sábado: San Cristóbal Magallanes y sus compañeros: Santas Felicia y Gisela
Hoy, Domingo del Buen Pastor, es una celebración especial: la Jornada Mundial de Oración por las Vocaciones. El Señor nos llama a todos a participar solidariamente de su vida y destino. Nadie está excluido de esta llamada. Por eso quiere asegurar en su Iglesia la presencia de hombres y mujeres que sean signos y testimonio de esta relación íntima que anhela tener con cada uno de nosotros. Al orar hoy por las vocaciones, especialmente sacerdotales y a la vida consagrada, estamos orando por nosotros mismos y por toda la Iglesia, pidiéndole al Señor que nos regale testimonios vivos de lo que significa oír su voz y seguirlo y recibir de él vida eterna, que nos llena de alegría y nos abre a la alabanza y la gratitud.
INSCRIPCIONES para Formación de Fe Si se registra antes del 1 de julio se ahorrará $25.00. Debe entregarse una copia del certificado de Bautismo cuando se inscriba. Puede pasar por la Oficina de Formación de Fe durante las horas normales de trabajo: 9:00am 4:00pm de martes a viernes.
**Información sobre el Sacramento** Para recibir los sacramentos de Primera Reconciliación, Primera Eucaristía , y Confirmación, el estudiante tiene que haber participado un año en las sesiones de Formación de Fe parroquial o en la escuela católica parroquial el año anterior a matricularse.
Cursillo de Mujeres 26 al 29 de mayo, 2011. Se darán en el Bethany Center. -Para información llamar a: Nydia Vizcarrondo al 727-942-6606 o mirar la página del Web de la Diócesis.
PILDORITAS DE FE DEL PADRE DIEGO 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 y, tambíen, si se puede, le podemos cantar sus canciones preferidas. Para dar mayor solemnidad al Ofrecimiento, los niños pueden ir vestidos de blanco, símbolo de pureza.
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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. ©www.catholic.net
Autor: Tere Fernández
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SE NECESITA UN PASTOR Por un tiempo estuvo de moda tener cerdos como mascotas. La publicidad que rodeó a estas criaturas nos informó que, contrario a la imagen popular, son animales muy limpios y también bastante inteligentes. Resulta triste decirlo, pero las ovejas probablemente nunca gozarán de este tipo de popularidad doméstica. Ni limpias ni inteligentes, son mayormente indefensas cuando se dejan solas, aunque el rebaño sea numeroso. La imagen bíblica de que somos un rebaño de ovejas no resulta muy favorecedora. Triste es el caso de las ovejas sin pastor porque, sin duda, perecerán dada su incapacidad de valerse por sí mismas o su carencia de defensas contra sus predadores. Colocarnos al centro de esta imagen poco favorecedora puede fortalecer nuestra fe. Sólo cuando tomamos profunda conciencia de que necesitamos un pastor, podemos apreciar nuestras bendiciones al haber sido entregados al Pastor, a aquél que dio su vida por nosotros y fue resucitado para la vida eterna en el Espíritu, a fin de poder guiarnos por siempre mientras lo seguimos en fe. © Copyright, J. S. Paluch Co. Un pensamiento: "El amor del Señor no tiene límites, que no lo tenga tampoco el nuestro." Santa Maravillas de Jesús
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LECTURAS DE LA SEMANA Lunes: Hch 11:1-18; Jn 10:11-18 Martes: Hch 11:19-26; Jn 10:22-30 Miércoles: Hch 12:24 — 13:5a; Jn 12:44-50 Jueves: Hch 13:13-25; Jn 13:16-20 Viernes: Hch 13:26-33; Jn 14:1-6 Sábado: Hch 13:44-52; Jn 14:7-14 Domingo: Hch 6:1-7; Sal 33 (32); 1 Pt 2:4-9; Jn 14:1-12
Recuerde en la Misa del domingo del Día de los Padres a sus seres queridos-tanto los que están junto a ustedes como los que ya fallecieron. Escriba sus nombres en el sobre y deposítelo en la cesta de la colecta. Cualquier donación será gratamente aceptada. Estos sobres están en la entrada de la iglesia y en los bancos. También están disponibles en la Oficina Parroquial durante la semana.
NUESTRA CULTURA
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ara los hispanos creyentes, la parábola del Buen Pastor resulta muy familiar y querida. Se ve a los pastores de la iglesia con un enorme respeto y reverencia, y se escucha muy obedientemente lo que dicen.