CHURCH OF THE
INCARNATION 8220 W. HILLSBOROUGH AVE. • TAMPA, FLORIDA 33615
http://www.icctampa.org Welcome To Our Parish! Please join us for fellowship, coffee & donuts this morning in St. Michael’s Hall and visit the Welcome Table for information regarding registering with our Parish Family.
5124 Gateway Drive (mailing address) • Fax: (813) 884-3624 Parish Office Hours: Monday - Friday: 9am - 4pm Phone: 813- 885-7861
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
Sixth Sunday of Easter ~ May 29, 2011 "I will ask the Father, and he will give you . . . the Spirit of truth." -- John 14:16-17
Everyone Is Invited To A Recep on A er Mass Today In St. Michael’s Hall
Staff - 813-885-7861 Paul Hunter Parish Business Administrator iccphunter@tampabay.rr.com Dave Arnold Facility Manager - 919-4284 iccdave@tampabay.rr.com Irene Martinez Parish Secretary/Bulletin Editor irenemartz@tampabay.rr.com Silvia Rivera Receptionist/ Asst Editor iccsrive@tampabay.rr.com Donal Noonan Music Director donal@tampabay.rr.com Carmen Cayon Director of Faith Formation carmen_dre@tampabay.rr.com
Please Join Us As We Thank Joe Griffith for His Years Of Dedicated Service As Facility Manager At Incarna on Church/School. The Parish Office will be closed on Monday, May 30th in observance of the Memorial Day Holiday There will be only one Mass at 8:30am
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
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MONDAY - MAY 30 - MEMORIAL DAY 7:00 A.M. NO MASS 8:30 A.M. +Tessie Tkatchok Stacey and Paul Saley TUESDAY - MAY 31 - THE VISITATION OF THE BLESSED VIRGIN MARY 7:00 A.M. +James Parker Mom and Dad 8:30 A.M. (SI) Dilia and Roger Fernandez Kate and Michael Caballero WEDNESDAY - JUNE 1- ST. JUSTIN, MARTYR 7:00 A.M. +Ana Olivares de Urena Daughters 8:30 A.M. VOCATIONS THURSDAY - JUNE 2 7:00 A.M. (SI) Mercedes Sullivan Family 8:30 A.M. +Teofila Vinalon Mercy Gocon FRIDAY - JUNE 3 - ST. CHARLES LWANGA, MARTYR 7:00 A.M. +Mary and +Mose Taylor Mark Taylor 8:30 A.M. (SI) Vincent Gocon Mercy Gocon 6:30 P.M. +Isaura Arbelaez Vanegas Fr. Diego SATURDAY - JUNE 4 8:30 A.M. +Pamela Peters Esther Quick 4:30 P.M. +Nancy Meschke Family SUNDAY - JUNE 5 - ASCENSION OF THE LORD 7:30 A.M. PEOPLE OF INCARNATION 9:00 A.M. +Karol Korczynski Tom and Magda Kelley 10:30 A.M. +Rosalind Gil Julian Family 12:00 P.M. +Ricardo Ulloa Family 1:30 P.M. +Elvira Escobar Rocio and Angel Escobar
SACRIFICIAL GIFTS OF TREASURE OFFERTORY (First Collection) is used solely for the operation and maintenance of the parish. Weekly Target ................................................. $23,000.00 05/22//2011 Offertory Donations ................... $20,249.00 Shortfall ............................................................ $ 2,751.00 Tuition Assistance ........................................... $ 4.00 Helping Hand ................................................... $ 1,422.00
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, e-mail 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 Linda Alvarez Pablo Aviles Gene Biittner David Boyd Alice V. Brown Kenneth Brown Stan Bufkin Marty Butler III Jeanne Calvert Linda Casarez Ray Chiarmonte Mary Childers Mendel Claxton Lincoln Cora Bob Cramer Jacqueline Cramer Dora Cuellar John Dawes Raymond Diez 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 Rosa Goris 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 Dolores Mastrino 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 Lydia Quesada Richardo K. Quijano John Reitzel Bob Remick Ivan Reyes Geraldine Richards Violet Riche Carmen Rivera Maria Robles Ewen Rosale Humberto Sanchez Kiki Santiago Anne Marie Sims 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
Rest In Peace
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.
Arturo Sanchez (05-19-11)
05/22/2011 Renovation Donations .................... $ 1,596.00
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: iccphunter@tampabay.rr.com.
SPC Robert Caruso, Iraq SSGT Angelique Vazquez, Japan LCPL Almoris E. Lugo, Jr. 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 & BeThank you to Buds, Blooms & Beyond for their donations of flower arrangements for our weekend liturgies.
Visit them at 11234 W. Hillsborough. Ph. # 813-818-9600 www.budsbloomsandbeyond.com
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FAITH FORMATION STAFF Director of Faith Formation & R.C.I.A.
Grades Pre K - 5 & First Communion
Carmen Cayon 813-885-7861 carmen_dre@tampabay.rr.com
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 our First Communion children and their families. 108 children received First Holy Communion on May 15th. (pictured on the next page) May God continue to bless them and their families!
VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL
REGISTRATION will be held after ALL SUNDAY MASSES THIS WEEKEND. The fee for this year is $30.00 per child.
VBS will be held the week of June 20th – 24th 9:00AM – 12 Noon 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 < Page 4
Thank you to our priests, deacons, catechists, volunteers, Music Ministry, Columbiettes, and ICCW for making this such a beautiful celebration for everyone. Alexandria Palomo Malio Mayo Jocelyn Santos Brendan Kelly Raul Salas Jimmy Salas Desedi Tamez Alexa Perez Cali Cvitkovich JohnDoussan SeanVarao Ricardo Souto Janellie Santos Katherine Bach Sofia Colon Enrique Conde Sara Arroyave Cedrick Ramos Jackeline Padilla Delsse St. Clair Patrick Schnelly Oscar A. Lopez Justin Seo Kenneth Vasquez Adriana Evans Medina Alex Andujar Angelina Ruiz Antonio Zavala Autumn Shade Bianca Soriano Brian Stevens Cristina Isabel Lopez Darnell Sadou Destiny Del Carmen Divine Del Carmen Erik Rosario
Gabriela Harper Gavin Collins George Valencia Gracemary Allen Isabella Dolce Jacklyn Garcia Jackson Padron Jahtae Stanislas James Smith Jazleyn Padilla Jessica Lavalle Jessica Morales Matthew Villalona Christian Gomez Victor Lopez Juan Carlos Gonzalez Isabel Grizzard Leon Ruiz Heily Santiago Henry Santiago Dominick Nieves Sierra Haight Jonarily Rios Nicole Borges Rebekah Paul Avery Altamirano Saasha Rocco Gavinchesser Michelle Pagan John Westbrook Josep Ayala Justyce Barber Kate Kramer Katelyn Guajardo Kaylee Plaza Laura Diaz
Liomar Villalona Matthew Zarlenga Natalie Diaz Neslieann Cruz Nicholas Wolf Sasha Cajide Safia Kaminski Valentina Barraza Veronica Diaz Walker Hills Isabel Grizzard Veronica Diaz Taylor Gaskins Evelyn Hernandez Nayeli Medina Gabriela Lopez Elizabeth Newcom Emily Varsalona Madeline Maroney Vanessa O'Farrill Deanna Suarez Pamela Palacio Sylvia Brescia James Cocilova Atima Davalos Michael Rivera Daniel Hernandez Jazlin Hernandez Ellen Jennereth Patrick J. Wood Rose McKinney Asia Elbooz Patrick Boatman Christopher Albaladejo Genesis Alabaladejo
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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 29 FELLOWSHIP, COFFEE AND DONUTS IN ST. MICHAEL’S HALL MONDAY - MAY 30 7:30 P.M. Spanish Choir Music Room TUESDAY - MAY 31 9:00 A.M. Job Search Support Group Conference Room 7:00 P.M. Alcoholics Anonymous St. Patrick’s Room 7:00 P.M. Spanish Prayer Group St. Michael’s Hall 7:30 P.M. Adult Choir Music Room WEDNESDAY - JUNE 1 7:00 P.M. Alcoholics Anonymous St. Patrick’s Room 7:00 P.M. Al-Anon St. John’s Room 7:00 P.M. Al-Anon Spanish Teacher’s Lounge THURSDAY - JUNE 2 11:30 A.M. Our Lady of Mercy Prayer Group Chapel 1:00 P.M. Legion of Mary Conference Room 7:00 P.M. Spanish Intercessions Group Chapel 7:00 P.M. ICCW General Meeting St. Francis Room 7:30 P.M. Vocal Ensemble Music Room FRIDAY - JUNE 3 7:00 P.M. Spanish Youth Group St. Francis Room SATURDAY - JUNE 4 7:00 P.M. Spanish Ministry Leaders Mtg. St. Patrick’s Room 7:00 P.M. Spanish Young Adults St. Francis Room
MASSES ALTAR SERVER SCHEDULE
June 4/5 4:30 pm:
Bridget Budny, Joseph Budny, Brianna Shelton
7:30 am:
Margaret Parker, Matthew Walsh, Ryan Walsh
9:00 am:
Sarah Cureton, Jordan Jankowski, Samantha Stevens
10:30 am:
Robert Blazer, Sarah Fernandez, Amberlyne Rosario
12:00 pm:
Anthony Cotignola, Marie Cotignola, Marco Cotignola
1:30 pm:
George, Alexandria, Stephanie, Rashell, Julissa, Raul
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 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 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
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……….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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TAMPA CATHOLIC VOLLEYBALL CAMPS 2011 GIRLS Ages 11-18 and BOYS 10 - 14 July 5th-8th: Skills Camp (Morning and Afternoon Sessions) July 18th- 22nd: Summer Games Camp (Middle and High School) July 18th-21st: Volley Tots (Girls and Boys Ages 4-9)
The annual Dance Camp 2011 will be held July 25 & 26, from 9:00 to 3:00, in the Tampa Catholic High School Gym. Ages 5 - 13. Cost - $55 (includes a T-shirt). For Further information call Sue Johnson, 8700860 x539 or 986-7501.
August 1st-5th: Top Performance Camp (Middle and High School) For further info contact Coach John Babbitt @ 813-205-1250 Registration form available @ www.PowerPlayVolleyball.com
Discounts available for early sign up! As summer approaches we're all looking for something fun to do! What better way than through some fantastically hilarious and heartwarming summer musical theater! Last year, St Stephen's in Valrico had huge successes with their two-night run of "Little Women: The Musical" and now, for the first time EVER, St Stephen's Catholic Church and Nativity Catholic Church are joining forces for this awesome experience! We're expanding to a two-weekend run with four performances and all the proceeds go to benefit Catholic Education! Invite friends or anyone you might know who would be interested! Spread the word to your teen, young adult, and choir ministries! This is a great ecumenical experience that brings together people from all over the parish, local community and diocese. We'd love to have a cast and crew from all over the diocese! Here's the details: What: Auditions for "The Man of La Mancha" When: June 3rd & 4th at 7pm Where: Nativity Catholic Church Youth Center (705 E Brandon Blvd. Brandon, FL 33511) Who: Teens, young adults and notso-young adults! All are welcome! Performances will be August 19, 20, 26, and 27 at the Nativity Youth Center. Rehearsals will be 3-4 times a week from June 13 to August 19 in the evening, running from 7pm to 9:30pm. (Note: Most actors will not need to be there for every rehearsal. A schedule will be posted/distributed at the start of rehearsals.)
A bit about the show: "MAN OF LA MANCHA is a remarkable show and one of the great theatre successes of our time. This is a play-within-a-play, based on Cervantes' "Don Quixote." We have a poignant story of a dying old man whose impossible dream takes over his mind. "It's All the Same," "Dulcinea," "I'm Only Thinking of Him," "The Impossible Dream," "I Really Like Him" and "Little Bird" remain in your thoughts and in your soul well after you see the show. His dream is Everyman's dream. His tilting at windmills is Everyman's great adventure. Somehow, the footlights disappear, time is telescoped and the "Man of La Mancha" speaks for humankind." http://www.tams-witmark.com/ musicals/manoflamancha.html
The annual Cheer Camp 2011 will be held July 27, 28, & 29, from 9:00 to 3:00, in the Tampa Catholic High School Gym. Ages 5 - 13. Cost - $75 (includes a T-shirt). For further information call Theresa Fasani, 870-0860, x525.
Sixth Sunday of Easter May 29, 2011 “I will ask the Father, and he will give you . . . the Spirit of truth.” — John 14:16–17 THE REASON FOR OUR HOPE
Come prepared to auditions with an accompaniment piece (CD or iPod) and be ready to read from the script. Characters are of all ages, shapes and sizes! Come with a sense of humor and a spirit of adventure!
“What is the reason for your hope?” Imagine somebody coming up to you and asking you that question. Not “What are you hoping for?” or “What are you hoping to do?” No, this isn’t about our desires for possessions or aspirations for life, it’s “Why do you hope?” Peter today tells us that we ought to be ready to give an answer to this question. Truth be told, few of us spend much time thinking about why we hope. Luckily, the scriptures today give us our answers. We hope because Christ suffered for us, in order that we might come to God. We hope because we know that, in the Spirit, God grants us another Advocate through Christ to remain with us always. No matter what we might hope for, whatever we might hope to do, we must always first know and proclaim the reason for our hope: the presence of God in Christ, with us through the power of the Spirit. © Copyright, J. S. Paluch Co.
"But, what if I want to be a part of this and NOT perform?" Come to auditions and let us know! We need help backstage with props, costumes, set construction, lights and sound. Plus, we need musicians! If you're a talented musician who'd like to get involved... come to auditions and showcase that talent!
Monday: Tuesday: Wednesday: Thursday: Friday: Saturday:
We also have a Facebook Event Page for more information and updates: http://www.facebook.com/ vent.php?eid=205024689535654
READINGS FOR THE WEEK
Sunday:
Rom 10:9-18; Mt 4:18-22 Is 11:1-10; Lk 10:21-24 Is 25:6-10a; Mt 15:29-37 Is 26:1-6; Mt 7:21, 24-27 Is 29:17-24; Mt 9:27-31 Is 30:19-21, 23-26; Mt 9:35 — 10:1, 5a, 6-8 Bar 5:1-9; Ps 126; Phil 1:4-6, 8-11;
Lk 3:1-6
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FATHER’ S DAY SPIRITUAL BOUQUET
Phone: (813) 885-7861 INCARNATION COUNCIL of CATHOLIC WOMEN
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.
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
Available in the Parish Office - Mon - Fri. 9am to 4pm & at the Religious Articles Store before and after all weekend Masses.
PLEASE R.S.V.P. no later than June 01, 2011
The Monthly Food Collection is next weekend. Please bring non perishables and place them in the plastic bins located in the church foyer. Or, you can put a monetary donation in the Helping Hand Boxes located at the rear of the church. Thank You!
First Friday Adoration In the Chapel after the 8:30 am Mass to 4:30am, Saturday. A Spanish Mass will be celebrated at 5:00am. Please maintain silent reverence...no talking or communal prayers.
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 Search 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 Page 8
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Sexto Domingo de Pascua 29 de mayo de 2011 “Yo le rogaré al Padre y él les enviará . . . el Espíritu de verdad”. — Juan 14:16–17 LOS SANTOS Y OTRAS OBSERVANCIAS Domingo: San Maximino Lunes: San Fernando Martes: La Visitación de la Santísima Virgen María Miércoles: San Justino Jueves: La Ascensión del Señor (transferida al domingo) Viernes: San Carlos Lwanga y sus compañeros
Mañana lunes, 30 de mayo, 2011 la Oficina Parroquial estará cerrada por ser Memorial Day (Día de los Caídos). En caso de emergencia y necesita un sacerdote por favor llame al 885-7861. Colecta de Alimentos Enlatados El próximo fin de semana estaremos colectando productos enlatados para el Banco de Alimentos de la Iglesia Luterana de Our Savior, el cual ayuda a muchas familias de esta área de Town ‘N Country. Las donaciones monetarias puede depositarla en las cajas que dicen Helping Hand en la parte de atrás de nuestra Iglesia. ¡Gracias!
EXPOSICIÓN DEL SANTÍSIMO SACRAMENTO Tenemos la Exposición del Santísimo Sacramento todos los primeros viernes aquí en Nuestra Parroquia de 8:30am hasta las 6:15pm en la capilla y de 7:30pm a 4:30am para luego concluir con la Misa a las 5:00am. Esta es una excelente oportunidad para que nos acompañen en oración. Por favor procuren
mantener un ambiente de ORACIÓN y SILENCIO durante la Exposición en la capilla.
Reflexiones para la homilía
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s muy difícil mantener la calma cuando nos vemos rodeados de dificultades y problemas. Piensen en sus propias reacciones ante las luchas de la vida. Mucho más cuando nos sentimos, de alguna manera, juzgados por los prejuicios de los demás, o por una abierta crítica a nuestra cultura o a nuestra fe. ¿Cuál es la mejor respuesta a situaciones difíciles? La mejor respuesta, nos dice Pedro hoy, es dar un testimonio de vida, que haga enmudecer a quienes juzgan. Es decir, un testimonio de una vida digna, llena de amor y de verdad y de integridad. Como una vida así es muy difícil de llevar adelante por nuestras propias fuerzas, tal vida dará testimonio de en quien nos apoyamos, a quien tenemos por defensor. Es decir, una vida de calma ante la adversidad, de esperanza ante las dificultades, y de alegría incluso dentro de el dolor, sólo es posible por la fuerza del Espíritu Santo en nuestras vidas. El Espíritu se da a todo bautizado, pero hay que aceptarlo y pedirlo, y estar abiertos a su venida. ¿Cómo se puede tener estas actitudes? Desde luego, no por nuestros propios medios, sino por la gracia de Dios. Pero sí hay modos en que nos podemos hacer más y más receptivos a esa gracia: la oración en familia que nos ofrece el apoyo de la fe de todos y nos une con fuerza para hacer frente a nuestras vidas; el compartir en la comunidad eclesial, trayendo lo que tenemos y viviendo la vida de fe dentro de un grupo que apoya, anima y lanza a seguir caminando hacia Dios; el servicio a los demás, que nos saca de nuestros propios problemas y angustias para hacer el bien a otros. Con todo esto, quienes nos contemplan podrán decir, como decían de los primeros cristianos: “Miren cómo se aman” . Y eso es el mejor testimonio de Aquél de quien nos fiamos, Jesús mismo. Para la reflexión ¿Qué problemas o dificultades tiene mi familia en este momento? ¿A qué casos de prejuicios o discriminación me he enfrentado o me enfrento? ¿Cómo respondo? ©Nuestra Parroquia 2011
Escuela Católica de Incarnation “Preparando a los estudiantes para el futuro”
Año Escolar 2011—2012 -Visitas guiadas están disponibles -Descuentos disponibles en el costo de la enseñanza para familias que tiene más de un niño/a. Por favor llame a la oficina del colegio 813-884-4502 para más información.
El Padre Diego estará de vacaciones desde el 1 de agosto al 1 de septiembre. El Padre Michael y el Padre Clement se alternarán celebrando la Misa de la 1:30pm en español de los domingos. Page 9
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LECTURAS DE LA SEMANA Lunes: Hch 16:11-15; Jn 15:26 — 16:4a Martes: Sof 3:14-18a or Rom 12:9-16; Lc 1:39-56 Miércoles: Hch 17:15, 22 — 18:1; Jn 16:12-15 Jueves: Hch 1:1-11; Sal 47 (46); Ef 1:17-23; 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 1:12-14; Sal 27 (26); 1 Pe 4:13-16; Jn 17:1-11a; o para la Ascensión, Hch 1:1-11; Sal 47 (46); Ef 1:17- 23; Mt 28:16-20
31 de mayo ♦ Visitación de María a su prima Isabel. Dice el evangelio que María se puso en marcha en cuanto se dio cuenta de que su prima, ya mayor, podría necesitar ayuda durante su embarazo. María también estaba embarazada pero no lo dudo, pensando en que su prima la necesitaría más. Al llegar a donde Isabel estaba, las dos mujeres reconocieron las grandes maravillas que Dios había hecho en ellas. Isabel reconoció que el niño que llevaba María en su vientre era el salvador. María entonces cantó el Magníficat en alabanza a Dios que le había elegido. ¿Cuáles son tus excusas más frecuentes para no acudir a ayudar a otra persona? ¿Te apresuras a asumir tareas de servicio a los demás que podrían suponer un sacrificio para ti?
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RAZÓN DE NUESTRA ESPERANZA “¿Cuál es la razón de tu esperanza?”. Imagina que alguien se te acerca y te hace esa pregunta. No “¿qué es lo que esperas?” o ¿qué esperas hacer?”. No; no se trata de los deseos de poseer cosas o de aspiraciones en la vida, sino “¿por qué tienes esperanza?”. Hoy Pedro nos dice que debemos estar dispuestos a responder esta pregunta. A decir verdad, pocos son los que se dedican a pensar por qué tenemos esperanza. Por suerte, las Escrituras de hoy nos ofrecen la respuesta. Esperamos porque Cristo sufrió por nosotros, a fin de que podamos venir a Dios. Esperamos porque sabemos que, en el Espíritu, Dios nos concede otro Defensor en Cristo que permanecerá con nosotros por siempre. Sin importar lo que podamos esperar, o lo que esperamos poder hacer, siempre debemos saber y proclamar la razón de nuestra esperanza: la presencia de Dios en Cristo con nosotros por el poder del Espíritu. © Copyright, J. S. Paluch Co.
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as divisiones que era posible que existieran en el pasado entre distintos grupos culturales dentro incluso de la comunidad latina en Estados Unidos, van solucionándose, afortunadamente, con la conciencia de que todos compartimos la misma fe y mucho de los mismos valores, costumbres y tradiciones. Es, sobre todo, la fe en Cristo la que nos une.