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 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
MASS SCHEDULE Monday through Friday: 7:00am & 8:30am Saturday: 8:30 am & 4:30pm (Vigil) Sunday: 7:30am, 9:00am, 10:30am (signed), & 12pm MISAS EN ESPAﾃ前L: 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 ADORATION 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 ESPAﾃ前L - Jueves de 5:30pm6:30pm en la capilla
Fr. Michael visits Cristo Rey Catholic School in the Dominican Republic. Pictures inside!
Fifth Sunday of Easter
May 18, 2014
† MASS INTENTIONS † 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 MONDAY - MAY 19 7:00 A.M. 8:30 A.M. +Mary and +Jack Palmer by Sandy, John and Mel Urbanski TUESDAY - MAY 20 - ST. BERNARDINE OF SIENNA, PRIEST 7:00 A.M. 8:30 A.M. +Antonio Perez-Medina by Maria Soto WEDNESDAY - MAY 21 - ST. CHRISTOPHER MAGALLANES, PRIEST 7:00 A.M. +Adalberta Acuna Parto by Elva Perez 8:30 A.M. +Joyce Marie Hiller by Wes Hiller and Family THURSDAY - MAY 22 - ST. RITA OF CASCIA, RELIGIOUS 7:00 A.M. +Iselita Brown by Friends and Family 8:30 A.M. +Thressiamma by Jose FRIDAY - MAY 23 7:00 A.M. 8:30 A.M. +Joyce Marie Hiller by Wes Hiller and Family 6:30 P.M. +Rene Fonseca by Eleonora Marin SATURDAY - MAY 24 8:30 A.M. (SI) Fr. Michael Suszynski by SMOP 4:30 P.M. +Jose Correa by Family SUNDAY - SIXTH SUNDAY OF EASTER 7:30 A.M. (SI) Chapel Prayer Box by Our Lady of Mercy Prayer Group 9:00 A.M. +Tong -Tam by Dinh Family 10:30 A.M. +Bruno Pomponio by Jim and Sandy Cacacie 12:00 P.M. +Joseph McFalls by Wife and Mother-in-Law 1:30 P.M. +Carmen Rivera Matos by Family 4:30 P.M. PEOPLE OF INCARNATION
SACRIFICIAL GIFTS OF TREASURE OFFERTORY (First Collection) is used solely for the operation and maintenance of the parish.
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 Rogelio Alvarez, Sr. Bella Andrew Marta Appell 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 Rose Ann Froberg William Gareau Sal Giordano Michael Griffin Alexander E. Groppe
Nancy Gwinn Robert Hasty Francisco Hernandez
Letty Hernandez June Jebson Peter Jebson Mary Jones Mimi Kuhla Helen Lawrence Susan Lestock Dale Levi Tom Lom Matthew McClane, Sr.
Cam Metcalf John Nevadomski Ladys Nuesi Alicia Oacio Lisa Paige Sandy Palermo Bob Patterson JR Pearce Germaine Pempsell Patrick Pempsell Kim Perez Mary Perkinson 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
Weekly Target ................................................. $23,000.00 05/11/2014 Offertory Donations ..................... $18,521.50 Shortfall……………………………………….$ 4,478.50 Tuition Assistance ........................................... $ 621.00 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.
Sergio Pages, Jr. PV2 Chad Michael Burgess PV2 Angelique Burgess SGT Damian Patrick Bumm
PFC Timothy Haley Lt. Col Gregory Palmer, Afghanistan Brian McPhillips, Afghanistan Esteban Gonzalez, Afghanistan
05/11/2014 Renovation Donations…………..$ 2,033.00
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.
MARY OUR MOTHER What a joy to remember that Mary is our Mother! Since she loves us and knows our weakness, what have we to fear?
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
—Saint Thérèse of Lisieux
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Fifth Sunday of Easter
May 18, 2014
LENTEN PROJECT AND VISIT TO CRISTO REY DEL UNIVERSO PAROCHIAL SCHOOL I take this moment to express my deepest gratitude to the families of Incarnation Catholic Church, Pastor, the Very Rev. Michael, Fr. Philip and Fr. Jairo, as well as all who collaborated in the big task of the Lenten Project to benefit our Cristo Rey Parochial School. This gesture has revolutionized our community, whose inhabitants feel supported by your efforts in the solution of some of the needs that would have otherwise gone unsatisfied had it not been for your authentic gesture of love in Jesus Christ and those in need. The children, the teachers and I, feel extremely grateful to the community of Incarnation for a most beautiful gesture of love and generosity. We continue to offer our prayers for the families that have made possible this generous contribution. Receive my warm regards, in thanksgiving for your kindness, Rev. Fr. José Luis Rosario Núñez Pastor, Parroquia Cristo Rey del Universo Exec. Dir. Cristo Rey del Universo Escuela Parroquial
PROYECTO DE CUARESMA Y VISITA A LA ESCUELA PARROQUIAL CRISTO REY Es oportuno el momento para expresarles un profundo agradecimiento a las familias que forman la comunidad de la Parroquia Encarnación, a su Párroco, el Reverendísimo Padre Michael, los Vicarios, Rev. Padre Philip y Rev. Padre Jairo, así como a todos los que colaboraron en la ejecución del Proyecto de Cuaresma a beneficio de la Escuela Parroquial Cristo Rey del Universo. Este gesto ha revolucionado nuestra comunidad la cual se siente acompañada de ustedes en la solución de algunas necesidades que no se hubieran podido satisfacer de no ser por su gesto de auténtico amor en Cristo Jesús y los más necesitados. Los niños, el cuerpo de profesores y mi persona, nos sentimos sumamente agradecidos de la comunidad de Encarnación por su gesto de amorosa generosidad. Continuamos orando por las familias que han hecho posible esta gran obra. Con mi más profundo agradecimiento, les saluda, Rev. Padre José Luis Rosario Núñez Párroco, Parroquia Cristo Rey del Universo Director Ejecutivo de la Escuela Parroquial Cristo Rey del Universo |3
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FR. MICHAEL’S VISIT TO CRISTO REY CATHOLIC SCHOOL
Fr. Michael had the privilege of sharing a delicious and abundant lunch with the children of the Cristo Rey Parochial School. As you can see he also served lunch. The children thought that was awesome, especially since he was also offering healthy portions and even seconds! The children, teachers, local guests and collaborators thought this was the most significant event that the community had ever been involved in since they can remember. All this and more, thanks to your generosity through the 2014 Lenten Project. More to come in other issues of our bulletin.
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FAITH FORMATION NEWS
Director of Faith Formation & R.C.I.A. Carmen Cayon ccayon@icctampa.org 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
fraternity. For more information, please go to our website: www.thewarriorsofgod.org or call
welcome to join us every Thursday night from 7:30 - 9:00 in the Lion's Lair for faith, fun, and Fr. Philip at the church office (813-885-7861). We hope to see you there!
Registration for next year’s Faith Formation, Sacrament Prep (First Communion) and Confirmation will be held Sunday, August 17th and 24th in St. Michael’s Hall after all Masses. If you are registering your child for First Communion or Confirmation a copy of their Baptismal Certificate at time of registration is required; NO registration forms will be accepted without one.
Today is the last day for Faith Formation. It was a wonderful year of celebrations and faith sharing with the children and teens. A BIG THANK YOU to all the catechists and volunteers who gave of their time, talent and treasure this year. We are so blessed to have so many men, women and teens that come together each week to pass on their faith to the children and teens of our Parish. The Faith Formation team wishes you and your families a safe and fun filled summer vacation. Please continue to grow closer to Jesus through prayer and attending Mass together as a family. Wishing all of you a restful summer. Is God calling you??? If you have ever thought about sharing your faith with the children or teens of our Parish, please contact either Philomena Johnson or Carmen Cayon about helping out in our Faith Formation Program. You may email us at pjohnson@icctampa.org or ccayon@icctampa.org or give us a call at 813-885-7861.
TEACHER’S AIDE NEEDED 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.
READINGS FOR THE WEEK Monday:
Acts 14:5-18; Ps 115:1-4, 15-16; Jn 14:21-26
Tuesday:
Acts 14:19-28; Ps 145:10-13ab, 21; Jn 14:27-31a
PARISH LOST & FOUND
Wednesday: Acts 15:1-6; Ps 122:1-5; Jn 15:1-8
Many items have been found in the church over the past year. If you are missing keys, glasses, bibles etc., check with the parish office — we may have what you have lost.
Thursday:
Acts 15:7-21; Ps 96:1-3, 10; Jn 15:9-11
Friday:
Acts 15:22-31; Ps 57:8-10, 12; Jn 15:12-17
Saturday:
Acts 16:1-10; Ps 100:1b-3, 5; Jn 15:18-21
Sunday:
Acts 8:5-8, 14-17; Ps 66:1-7, 16, 20; 1 Pt 3:15-18 or 1 Pt 4:13-16; Jn 14:15-21 or Jn 17:1-11a
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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 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, 7:00pm in Faith Formation Office
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 THAT MAN IS YOU - Michael Rivera - 598-0972 Tuesdays at 5:15am in St. Francis Room 12 STEP MEETINGS - Mary at 813-884-7171 Men's Closed Meetings - Tuesday, 7 pm St. Patrick's Room
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 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 Al-Anon Closed Meetings - Wednesday, 7 pm St. Francis Room 2
Tampa Catholic High School Class of 1974 40th Reunion When: Aug 22nd - 24th Where: Tradewinds on St. Pete Beach. If you or someone you know has not received information about this event, please contact Dee Frey Prendergast at 813-601-0580 or email Robin Rogers Nasco at tchclass74@gmail.com.
GRUPO DE JOVENES ADULTOS - Ana Acevedo al 359-7722. Viernes, 7:30pm, salón de conferencia. GRUPO DE MATRIMONIOS - Lecy y Dante Sánchez - 850-4526. Viernes, 7:30pm, salón St. Francis 1. GRUPO DE ORACIÓN - Juan Estévez o Reina Borjas al 813-2490986. Martes 7:30pm, salón St. Michael. LECTORES - Alan Aguilar- 315-0928 LEGIÓN DE MARÍA - Brunilda Reyes - 813 841 5366. Sábado 9:30am, salón St. Francis. MINISTROS DE EUCARISTÍA - Tito Bello - 516-2619 MONAGUILLOS - Doris Quirindongo - 843-6654 UJIERES - José Guaba - 504-5538
Fifth Sunday of Easter
May 18, 2014
Quarterly Report to the Parish The results presented at this time represent three quarter fiscal period ending on March 31, 2014. Net Income shows a deficit of almost $25,000.
Quarterly Report on Parish Treasure
Revenues
Three Quarters Ending 3/31/2014 Budget (3/4 of Annual Total) Actual vs Budget
Most weeks if you look at the bulletin, you will see that we fall short of our weekly collection goal of $23,000. However it should be noted that these results do not reflect collections taken over the usually strong Easter weekend nor is the impact of the carnival reflected in any way. These two positive forces should make a balanced budget for the remainder of the year a good possibility.
Offertory Collections
$903,750
$817,645
-10%
Renovation Collections
$105,000
$103,635
-1%
Annual Pastoral Appeal (full year) $211,180
$221,362
5%
Other Revenues Total Revenues
$94,500 $1,314,430
$49,364 -48% $1,192,006 -9%
Salaries
$315,782
$338,885
7%
Insur. Bene.& Payroll Taxes
$225,900
$223,533
-1%
We keep the church on an even keel financially by managing our expenses in response to our income. When we did the budget, we identified several projects including the programmed replacement of obsolete air conditioning equipment and addressing the sound system problems in the church that would be addressed if collections would improve. We have been unable to address either of these projects thus far.
Utilities
$57,750
$58,254
1%
Plant Maint./Renovation
$216,949
$101,322
-53%
Annual Pastoral Appeal (full year) $211,180
$211,180
0%
Support for the Parish School
$75,000
$75,000
0%
Pay down of Debt Principal
$39,300
$39,297
0%
Other Expenses
$172,569
$169,434
-2%
Total Expenses
$1,314,430
$1,216,905 -7%
Profit/Loss
$0
-$24,899
Another positive note not reflected in any of these numbers is your response to the Annual Pastoral Appeal (APA) for 201415. You have already pledged $167,000 toward our goal of $199,667 for the new campaign year. These numbers will not be reflected in the financials until our September results are reported.
Revenues The first collection ran behind our $23,000 per week parish goal with a 10% budget shortfall for three quarters. Other Revenues are low due to the timing of the carnival results which are not yet included.
If you have any specific questions regarding parish financials, do not hesitate to contact me at the parish office or by e-mail at phunter@icctampa.org. Paul Hunter
Expenses
Expenses Utility costs ran higher than expected due to a Freon leak impacting the church Air Conditioners which has been fixed. Maintenance expenditures continue to be deferred in response to the shortfall in revenue. Net Income Net Income for three quarters half shows a deficit of almost $25,000. Expense controls particularly on plant maintenance keep us close to a balanced budget. Mortgage Balance The outstanding balance on the loan that was taken out to rebuild the church and replace the roof is $133,648 as of March 31, 2014.
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Church of the Incarnation
813-885-7861 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
Fr. Michael’s 28th Anniversary of Priestly Ordination
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.
STORE HOURS: Saturday - 4:00pm - 5:30pm Sunday - 8:00am - 1:30pm Stop by and take a look at the new arrivals! 8|
For more information contact: Carmen Cayon at (813) 8857861 or Dennis or Adele Ference at (813) 886-0041.
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.
Council of Catholic Women Convention in April 2014
Fr. Jairo enjoying himself at the convention.
Church of the Incarnation
813-885-7861 Fifth Sunday of Easter May 18, 2014 “I am the way and the truth and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me.” — John 14:6
Domingo 18 de Mayo de 2014. Quinto Domingo de Pascua Reflexionando la Palabra de Dios Cuando Jesús nos dice: “no pierdan la paz”, nos quiere infundir aquella serenidad que sentimos cuando estamos libres de preocupaciones interiores y de presiones venidas de fuera; la tranquilidad que experimentamos cuando nada nos turba mirando al pasado, nada nos oprime en el presente y vemos el futuro claro y positivo. Lo que Jesús pretende, cuando nos invita a no perder la paz, es iluminar nuestro futuro. No se trata evidentemente de nuestro futuro inmediato, por ejemplo, nuestra salud, el éxito de la empresa que traemos entre manos, o de nuestra relación con la familia y los amigos. El futuro al que se refiere Jesús es nuestro destino final, el buen resultado de la totalidad de nuestra vida, nuestra salvación espiritual. Si pensamos en la corta duración de las cosas de este mundo y en lo poco que valen; mayormente si atendemos a que están siempre colgadas de un hilo, entenderemos mejor que nuestra mirada debería estar puesta principalmente en el éxito final de nuestro peregrinaje. Orientar bien la vida, saber hacia dónde vamos y confiar alcanzar aquella meta, es fuente perdurable de serenidad y bienestar. Es lo que nos propone Jesús. Una disposición interior de esta categoría se llama confianza. Vivir firmemente en la confianza del diario acontecer es poseerlo de antemano, es disfrutarlo desde el mismo momento en que confiamos conseguirlo. Por ello Jesús nos dice: “No pierdan la paz; si creen en Dios, crean también en mí. En la casa de mi Padre hay muchas habitaciones. Cuando me vaya y les prepare un sitio, volveré y los llevaré conmigo, para que donde yo esté, estén también ustedes”. Para ir a la casa del Padre hay un solo camino: “Yo soy el camino, y la verdad, y la vida. Nadie va al Padre, sino por mí”. Jesús esta puesto delante de la humanidad entera para que se haga posible y fácil el camino de acceso. La imagen del Buen Pastor nos expresa y nos muestra este don de Dios: Él es el líder, el guía, el camino. Su promesa es clara y concreta: “Volveré y los llevaré conmigo, para que donde estoy yo, estén también ustedes”. Y, porque Jesús es el único camino de salvación, para los que no quieren conocerle ni seguirlo, se ha convertido en piedra de tropezar y en roca de estrellarse. Somos conscientes de que lo que estamos comentando es un misterio, pero parece claro que, o creemos en Jesús, o no tenemos parte en Él. Verdaderamente, todo lo que hace referencia a Dios y a nuestra relación con Él va más allá de toda reflexión humana. En definitiva, la resurrección de Jesús es el sello indiscutible del proyecto de salvación de Dios para toda la humanidad. Necesitamos disponer nuestra vida, nuestro corazón, nuestros sentimientos para hacer que el Señor Jesús se convierta en nuestro camino, nuestra verdad y nuestra vida, para que no perdamos la paz que solo Él nos da. P. Jairo 9|
Para Reflexionar Debo ser fuerte sin ser rudo, ser amable sin ser débil. Aprender con orgullo sin arrogancia, aprender a ser gentil sin ser suave. Ser humilde sin ser tímido, ser valioso sin ser agresivo, ser agradecido sin ser servil, meditar sin ser flojo. Por eso Señor te pido: Dame grandeza para entender, capacidad para retener, método para aprender. Sutileza para interpretar, gracia para hablar. Acierto al empezar, dirección al progresar, Y perfección al acabar. COMIDAS TRADICIONALES PARA TI ¡No se olviden!
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.
GRUPO DE PAREJAS MDS A veces sientes que quieren tirar la toalla, ¿que están pasando por un momento difícil? Estamos para ayudarnos. Invitamos a todas las parejas casadas o no casadas para que participen de nuestro grupo para su crecimiento. Tenemos charlas todos los viernes en el salón St. Francis a las 7:30 pm. Sin costo alguno. Ofrecemos cuidado de los niños. Dado que el retiro de finales de Mayo tiene el cupo ya completo se creó otro extra, por lo tanto el próximo retiro inolvidable de parejas será el fin de semana de Junio 20, 21 y 22. 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: Así como nos alimentamos para tener energía diaria, así mismo necesitamos alimentar nuestro espíritu, te invitamos a deleitarte con una dosis para hacerte un ser de luz, participa de este maravilloso taller, dirigido por nuestro queridísimo Padre Jairo. El próximo Taller será en Junio 12 en el salón St. Michael de 7:30pm a 9:00pm. El taller no tiene costo alguno, incluido el cuidado de los niños. No se pierdan esta gran oportunidad espiritual. Los esperamos.
18 de mayo de 2014 LECTURAS DE LA SEMANA Lunes: Martes: Miércoles: Jueves: Viernes: Sábado: Domingo:
Hch 14:5-18; Sal 115 (114):1-4, 15-16; Jn 14:21-26 Hch 14:19-28; Sal 145 (144):10-13ab, 21; Jn 14:27-31a Hch 15:1-6; Sal 122 (121):1-5; Jn 15:1-8 Hch 15:7-21; Sal 96 (95):1-3, 10; Jn 15:9-11 Hch 15:22-31; Sal 57 (56):8-10, 12; Jn 15:12-17 Hch 16:1-10; Sal 100 (99):1b-3, 5; Jn 15:18-21 Hch 8:5-8, 14-17; Sal 66 (65):1-7, 16, 20; 1 Pe 3:15-18 ó 1 Pe 4:13-16; Jn 14:15-21 ó Jn 17:1-11a
MARÍA NUESTRA MADRE ¡Qué alegría recordar que María es nuestra Madre! Ya que ella nos ama y conoce nuestras debilidades, ¿de qué tendremos miedo? —Santa Teresa de Lisieux
LECTURAS DE HOY Primera lectura — Eligieron a siete hombres, llenos del Espíritu Santo (Hechos 6:1-7). Salmo — Señor, que tu misericordia esté con nosotros mientras ponemos nuestra confianza en ti (Salmo 33 [32]). Segunda lectura — Ustedes son una raza elegida, un reino de sacerdotes (1 Pedro 2:4-9). Evangelio — Yo soy el camino, la verdad y la vida (Juan 14:112).
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TRADICIONES DE NUESTRA FE Después de la muerte de Jesús, los discípulos habían regresado a su antiguo oficio de la pesca para así ganarse la vida, pues no sabían qué hacer. El Jesús resucitado tuvo que pescárselos de nuevo. En su tercera aparición, Jesús pidió a los discípulos que lanzaran sus redes al mar. Estos sacaron 153 peces del mar, número representativo de todas las naciones del mundo. Esta pesca milagrosa que tuvo lugar en Galilea, nos recuerda otra pesca milagrosa hecha en Brasil. En 1716 tres pescadores pescaban en el Río Paraiba y al lanzar la red al agua sacaron una estatua de la Virgen de la Concepción. Después, la pesca fue tan abundante que por poco hundía el barco. La virgencita de 36 centímetros había pasado muchos años en el agua por lo cual había tomado el rico color oscuro de muchos latinoamericanos. La devoción a Nuestra Señora de Aparecida creció hasta que la familia que la había encontrado la dio al pueblo para que en 1745 se construyera para ella una capilla pública. De esta manera, Aparecida pasó de las redes a los corazones, dando una rica pesca de personas para su Hijo. —Fray Gilberto Cavazos-Glz, OFM, Copyright © J. S. Paluch Co.
MUY NECESARIO AMOR Nadie necesita más amor que quien no lo merece. —Anónimo