CHURCH OF THE INCARNATION 8220 W. HILLSBOROUGH AVE. • TAMPA, FLORIDA 33615 http://www.icctampa.org
Phone: 813- 885-7861
5124 Gateway Drive (mailing address) • Fax: (813) 884-3624 Summer Office Hours: Monday thru Thursday: 9am to 4pm / Friday: 9am to Noon June 10, 2012 - Corpus Christi 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 Parish Business Administrator - Paul Hunter phunter@icctampa.org Facility Manager - Dave Arnold darnold@icctampa.org / 919-4284 Parish Secretary/Bulletin Editor - Irene Martinez imartinez@icctampa.org Receptionist/ Asst Editor - Silvia Rivera srivera@icctampa.org Music Director - Donal Noonan dnoonan@icctampa.org Director of Faith Formation - Carmen Cayon ccayon@icctampa.org Sacrament Prep. & Youth Ministry - Philomena Johnson pjohnson@icctampa.org
MASS SCHEDULE Monday through Friday - 7am & 8:30am Saturday - 8:30 am & 4:30pm (Vigil) Sunday: 7:30am, 9:00am, 10:30am (signed), 12pm Misas en Español: Cada domingo a la 1:30pm 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 5:30 - 6:30 en la capilla CONFESSIONS: Saturdays - 2:30 to 3:30pm in the Church
REMINDER! Today from 3:30 ‐ 5:30 in the church, Incarna‐ tion will be having its irst quarterly workshop for Readers.
Church of the Incarnation, Tampa, FL
Phone: (813) 885-7861 The Most Holy Body and Blood of Christ June 10, 2012 The cup of salvation I will take up, and I will call upon the name of the LORD. — Psalm 116:13
SACRIFICE Today the Church focuses on the Eucharist. Today’s readings remind us how connected to ancient blood sacrifices we are when offering our unbloody sacrifice. The reading from Exodus describes a solemn ritual designed so the Israelites would never forget their covenant with God. The reading from the Letter to the Hebrews turns us from those ancient animal sacrifices, the first efforts to worship the living God. Our sacrifice is the body and blood of the Son of God. Because of Christ we have a new covenant. The Gospel from Mark retells the establishment of that covenant, the familiar story of the Last Supper. Juxtaposed with the story of animal sacrifice as it is here, we are challenged to listen with new attention, to remember the great price paid for our salvation. Jesus gave his body and every drop of his blood for us. Copyright © J. S. Paluch Co.
Prayer Of The Week
O God, who in this wonderful Sacrament have left us a memorial of your Passion, grant us, we pray, so to revere the sacred mysteries of your Body and Blood that we may always experience in ourselves the fruits of your redemption. Who live and reign with God the Father in the unity of the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever.
TREASURES FROM OUR TRADITION A new name for this feast, long known as Corpus Christi or “Body of Christ,” points to an important recovery of Communion from the shared chalice, the Precious Blood, in the Roman Catholic liturgy. For many centuries, only the priest received from the chalice. Now, over the last forty years, the cup has been offered more frequently to the faithful. Sadly, perhaps because it is not offered at all Masses, or because people are free to pass by the offered cup, it can be seen by some as a “take it or leave it” option. Some important meanings surface, however, when we drink from the common cup, such as our desire to participate in the pouring out of Christ’s love. Bread is the staff of life, eaten by necessity even in times of pain. Wine, on the other hand, is the mark of festivity, a pledge of joy, a sign of unity between our altar table and the banquet feast of heaven. The center of the Gospel today is Jesus speaking of the pouring out of his blood, and his offer of a cup of blessing to be shared as a sign of his love. There is no better response than to take and drink, and no better way to mark this feast. —James Field, Copyright © J. S. Paluch Co.
Reflection question: How am I part of the Body of Christ in the world? 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.
READINGS FOR THE WEEK
Monday: Tuesday: Wednesday: Thursday: Friday: Saturday: Sunday:
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1 Kgs 21:1-16; Mt 5:38-42 1 Kgs 21:17-29; Mt 5:43-48 2 Kgs 2:1, 6-14; Mt 6:1-6, 16-18 Sir 48:1-14; Mt 6:7-15 2 Kgs 11:1-4, 9-18, 20; Mt 6:19-23 2 Chr 24:17-25; Mt 6:24-34 Vigil: Jer 1:4-10; Ps 71; 1 Pt 1:8-12; Lk 1:5-17 Day: Is 49:1-6; Ps 139; Acts 13:22-26; Lk 1:57-66, 80
SAINTS AND SPECIAL OBSERVANCES Sunday: The Most Holy Body and Blood of Christ Monday: Tenth Week in Ordinary Time; St. Barnabas Wednesday: St. Anthony of Padua Thursday: Flag Day Friday: The Most Sacred Heart of Jesus Saturday: The Immaculate Heart of the Blessed Virgin Mary
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† Mass Intentions † SUNDAY - JUNE 10 - THE MOST HOLY BODY AND BLOOD OF CHRIST 7:30 A.M. +Elizabeth Wyse by Gery Kennedy 9:00 A.M. +Pamela Peters by Esther Quick 10:30 A.M. +Rafael Guevara by Daughter 12:00 P.M. PEOPLE OF INCARNATION 1:30 P.M. +Juan Rodriguez by Maria and Hector MONDAY - JUNE 11 - ST. BARNABAS, APOSTLE 7:00 A.M. 8:30 A.M. (SI) Aida M. Rivera by Family TUESDAY - JUNE 12 7:00 A.M. 8:30 A.M. +Colleen Kramer by Friends and Family WEDNESDAY - JUNE 13 - ST. ANTHONY OF PADUA, PRIEST 7:00 A.M. 8:30 A.M. THURSDAY - JUNE 14 7:00 A.M. 8:30 A.M. +Karen Matles by Henschel and Gehling Families FRIDAY - JUNE 15 - THE MOST SACRED HEART OF JESUS 7:00 A.M. 8:30 A.M. +Melva Monje by Daughter 6:30 P.M. +Deceased Members of Casals Family by Fernandez Family SATURDAY - JUNE 16 - THE IMMACULATE HEART OF THE BLESSED VIRGIN MARY 8:30 A.M. +Jan Taylor by Mary Jo and Scott 4:30 P.M. +Nancy Meschke by Family SUNDAY - JUNE 17 - ELEVENTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME 7:30 A.M. 9:00 A.M. 10:30 A.M. SPIRITUAL BOUQUETS FOR FATHER’S DAY 12:00 P.M. 1:30 P.M.
SACRIFICIAL GIFTS OF TREASURE OFFERTORY (First Collection) is used solely for the operation and maintenance of the parish. Weekly Target ................................................. $23,000.00 06/03/2012 Offertory Donations .................... $18,520.50 Shortfall ........................................................... $ 4,479.50 Tuition Assistance ........................................... $ 45.00 Helping Hand .................................................. $ 173.00 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. 06/03/2012 Renovation Donations .................... $ 4,326.00
THANK YOU FOR YOUR GENEROSITY!
Phone: (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, e-mail 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. Andre Benedetto Artino, Jr.
George Bessler Jeff Bickel David Boyd Mariana Brandao Alice V. 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 Aurora Esparza Nila Espinola Ruben Fernandez Bertha Fyda Migdalia Garcia William Gareau Mary Gibson Lauren Gillihan
Kirk Goetz Maria Gonzalez Patrick Hardy Robert Hasty Greg Jackson 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
Lucy Reyes Delores Roberta Evaristo Rodriguez Roland Rodriguez Humberto Sanchez Kiki Santiago Bill Seemann Macario Sosa Bill and Angie Spink
Ursula Steele Elizabeth Suarez Sheli Thomas Ron Tiede Jaime Torres 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
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.
PAINTING FUND UPDATE After two weeks we have collected
$33,495 toward our goal of $70,000. We are almost half-way there but we must keep going. Please consider making a donation if you have not already done so. Page 3
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
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Church of the Incarnation, Tampa, FL
Phone: (813) 885-7861
It’s still not too late to register for this year’s Vacation Bible School. You may register in the Faith Formation Office (located next door to the Parish Office, behind the church) Mon – Fri 9:00AM – 4:00PM. Cost is $40.00 for the week. VBS Dates are June 18th – 22nd 9AM – 12 NOON
VBS – OUT REACH THIS YEAR Kids Saving Kids…Together Let’s Help Squash malaria in Africa!! Malaria is a mosquito-borne deadly disease. Every 30 seconds, a child dies from malaria. Africa counts for 85% of malaria cases and 90% of malaria deaths worldwide. One net can protect two children for up to four years. Operation Kid-to-Kid 2012 will help to purchase nets for the children in Africa to help prevent the spread of malaria. Our hope is to be able to raise enough money to purchase 100 nets for children in Africa. Even if your child doesn't attend VBS this year maybe you would like to make a $6.00 donation to this awesome cause. If so please contact Philomena Johnson in the Faith Formation Office. THANK YOU!
FAITH FORMATION REGISTRATION August 19th and 26th in St. Francis Room after all Masses.
LOOKING FOR SOMETHING TO DO THIS SUMMER? WANT TO KNOW MORE ABOUT OUR CATHOLIC FAITH?
Join a new Bible Study groups that will begin end of June and for July. One will be a 20 week course on Church History and the other will be a 5 week course will focus on the Catholic Mass. These courses are wonderful ways of getting together with other Catholics who want to know more about our Bible and our faith. (Teens are invited to participate!) Please contact Carmen Cayon for more info, if you are interested in joining one of our groups, or any other group that we may be starting in the near future! Page 4
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INCARNATION CATHOLIC SCHOOL
RUN. "Therefore, since we are surrounded by so great a cloud of witnesses, let us rid ourselves of every burden and sin that clings to us and persevere in running the race that lies before us while keeping our eyes fixed on Jesus, the leader and perfecter of faith." ‐Hebrews 12: 1 ‐ 2
INCARNATION CATHOLIC SCHOOL 5111 Webb Road Tampa, FL 33615 Phone: 813.884.4502 Fax: 813.885.3734 Website: http://www.icstampa.org/ Email: icsmmood@icstampa.org
At Incarnation Catholic School, we believe that our students are “surrounded by so great a cloud of witnesses” that they are able to RUN in all aspects of their lives—academically, physically and spiritually.
Come, be a part of our ICS family and RUN with us. In keeping with our tradition, we at incarnation catholic school: Inspire life-long learning, Challenge each individual to be a disciple of Christ and Strive to live our Catholic faith through service to each other and the community.
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June 10, 2012 LITURGY GROUPS
RELIGIOUS
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
ARTICLES STORE
PARISH ACTIVITIES SUNDAY - JUNE 10
OPEN: 1/2 HR BEFORE & AFTER THE 4:30PM SAT. MASS & ALL SUNDAY MASSES
MONDAY - JUNE 11 TUESDAY - JUNE 12 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. Prayer Shawl Ministry 7:00 P.M. Music Ministry WEDNESDAY - JUNE 13 7:00 P.M. AA Closed Meeting 7:00 P.M. Al-Anon 7:30 P.M. Spanish Choir THURSDAY - JUNE 14 9:00 A.M. Legion of Mary 11:30 A.M. Our Lady of Mercy Prayer Group 5:30 P.M. Spanish Intercessions Group 7FRIDAY - JUNE 15 7:00 P.M. Spanish Youth Group SATURDAY - JUNE 16 7:00 P.M. Spanish Young Adults
St. Brendan St. Patrick’s Room St. Michael’s Hall Faith Formation Office Church St. Patrick’s Room St. John’s Room Music Room St. Brendan Chapel Chapel St. Patrick’s Room St. Patrick’s Room
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.
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.
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.
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Come meet other Catholic moms for refreshments and social time, followed by a short presentation about Familia and some testimonials. Familia helps you to more joyfully live your vocation as wife, mother, and apostle of Christ. Come and See! www.familiausa.net Children are welcome. Babysitting provided.
June 12, 2012 from 10:00am-11:30am Hosted by: Debbie Gramlich RSVP : Debbie 727-394-9791 or Angela Robens (813) 389-7175 Page 7
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Don’t Miss Out -- Tickets are LIMITED GET your tickets to the “100 CLUB Raffle & Dinner” FUND-RAISER ON JUNE 30TH “100 CLUB Raffle & Dinner” Tickets are $50 each (Maximum of 100 tickets will be sold with a minimum of 70 tickets required) $50 Ticket price includes: A one in 100 chance to win one of the following three prizes: 1st place prize = $1,000 2nd place prize = $300 3rd place prize = $100 - One Dinner plate with one drink Menu will be Italian food (professionally catered) Need not be present to win
Phone: (813) 885-7861 Incarnation Council of Catholic Women will be hosting a scrapbook crop to help support the Children’s Cancer Center on June 16, 2012 from 9:00 am – 4:00 pm. Cost is $30.00 EVENT INCLUDES: Continental Breakfast Drinks Lunch Gift bags Snacks Door prizes
50/50 Vendors
Make-and-takes
Bring arts and crafts supplies to be donated and receive a free raffle ticket for each item donated. Register at: e-mail Jrosche001@tampabay.rr.com or call (813) 8861382. Please join us to make this event a success for these won-
derful children who can always use our help. Thank you.
FATHER’ S DAY SPIRITUAL BOUQUET
Note: “Dinner-Only” tickets are also available for $25 but encourage purchase of two “100 Club Raffle & Dinner” Tickets to double your chance in winning. - Dinner and drawing will be on Saturday evening, June 30th, in St Michael’s Hall - Dinner attire will be semi-formal please (men wear a suit & tie) Tickets are available for purchase after Masses at the Gazebo on Sunday June 3rd and Sunday June 17th If the minimum of 70 “100 Club Raffle & Dinner” tickets have not been sold by June 18th, then all collected funds will be refunded to the purchaser (prefer payments by check please). Contact Jeff Bickel if additional tickets/information is needed. 813 335-2434 mobile # or koc8612gk@gmail.com email
SAVE THE DATE ! SUNDAY, JUNE 24TH Farewell Reception for Deacon Joe St. Michael’s Hall After all morning masses & 12pm Mass We need Ushers at the 10:30 Mass If you are interested in joining this ministry, please call Tom Osborn at 885-3829.
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Remembering Fathers in all Masses celebrated on Father’s Day - Next Sunday, June 17th Donation of $20 each are now being accepted for Father’s Day Spiritual Bouquet Mass Cards. This Wednesday is the last day they will be available at the Parish Office or get yours TODAY at the Religious Articles Store before and after all 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.
Summer Office Hours
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El Cuerpo y la Sangre de Cristo 10 de junio de 2012 Levantaré el cáliz de salvación e invocaré el nombre del Señor. — Salmo 116(115):13 LOS SANTOS Y OTRAS CELEBRACIONES Domingo: El Santísimo Cuerpo y la Santísima Sangre de Cristo Lunes: San Bernabé Miércoles: San Antonio de Padua Jueves: Día de la Bandera Viernes: El Sagrado Corazón de Jesús Sábado: El Inmaculado Corazón de María
HORARIO DE VERANO DE LA OFICINA PARROQUIAL: Lunes a Jueves 9:00am a 4:00pm Viernes 9:00am a 12:00 mediodía
Recuerde en la Misa del domingo de el 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.
Este viernes se celebra la fiesta del Sagrado Corazón de Jesús, que vuelve a reflexionar sobre el inmenso amor de Dios y recuerda a las familias el modo en que deben tratarse unos a otros. Muchas familias hispanas tienen la costumbre de entronizar el Sagrado Corazón en sus casas como signo de su deseo de que en ellas reine el amor. El sábado se celebra el Inmaculado Corazón de María.
¡ATENCION PADRES! Inscripción para Formación de Fe Fecha: 19 y 26 de agosto después de todas las misas Donde: Salón St. Francis
Creo en la resurrección de los muertos y la vida eterna hay después de la muerte física? Es algo que nos ¿Q uépreguntamos muchas veces. Creemos en una vida más allá, con Dios. Una vida distinta. Pero, ¿como será esa vida? No lo sabemos. En lo que se llama los “novísimos”, la Iglesia enseña que al final de la vida, habrá un juicio. Ese juicio decidirá si tenemos gloria o infierno. Pero es un juicio sobre el amor. “Al final de la vida, se nos examinará en el amor”, dice san juan. Y Jesús mismo dio una visión sobre este juicio: “Vengan, benditos de mi Padre, porque tuve hambre y me dieron de comer...Aparátense de mí, malditos, porque tuve hambre y no me dieron de comer…” (Mateo 25). El juicio decide entre estar con Dios (vengan) o apartado de Él (apártense). Pero somos nosotros mismos quienes decidimos. El decidir estar con Dios supone decidir vivir según su imagen. Y eso no se improvisa: hay que vivir atentos al paso de Dios hambriento, sediento, encarcelado, extranjero...cada día. Es decir, el juicio del final de la vida, que decide si estamos o no con Dios, es el mismo juicio que se nos hace cada día. Cuando pensamos que Dios es juez, tendremos que recordar también que Dios es compasión y amor. Y es en eso precisamente en lo que se nos juzgará. Si estamos hechos a imagen y semejanza de Dios, el apartarnos de Dios supone borrar la imagen de Dios de nosotros mismos. Es decir, negarnos a nosotros mismos. Estar con Dios es tener vida. Y esa es la gloria. Estar fuera de Dios es el infierno, porque es la negación del amor. Cada día que pasamos apartados de Dios, negándonos al amor, es un día de infierno. Es una sed inacabable. Es un vacío horrible. Creemos en la resurrección, porque creemos en la vida de Dios. Y porque Cristo nos ha dado la prenda y la prueba. “Si Cristo no ha resucitado, vana es nuestra fe”, dice san Pablo. Creemos que el amor y la compasión triunfarán sobre el mal que es estar fuera de Dios. Pero tenemos que vivirlo todos los días.
Para la reflexión Si pienso detenidamente en momentos en que no he vivido con amor, ¿tenia felicidad? Si pienso en momentos en que he ofrecido y entregado amor, aunque me fuera difícil...¿qué sentía? ¿Cómo vivo la presencia de Dios diariamente? ¿Cómo atiendo al Cristo que está en quienes pasan hambre, frio, o necesidad? ¿Cómo voy preparando mi propia vida después de la muerte?
Un pensamiento: "Al verdadero amor no se le conoce por lo que exige, sino por lo que ofrece." Jacinto Benavente Page 9
10 de junio de 2012 TRADICIONES DE NUESTRA FE Los cristianos creemos que Jesucristo esta físicamente presente en el pan y el vino consagrado durante la misa. Esta creencia es tan antigua como nuestra Iglesia, pero fue solo en el siglo XIII que los cristianos comenzaron a venerar la presencia sacramentada de Jesús en la hostia. Fue durante esta época que nació la fiesta de Corpus Cristi o la actual Celebración del Cuerpo y la Sangre de Cristo. Muchas comunidades cristianas celebran esta fiesta con procesiones y cantos en honor al santísimo sacramento del altar. Recuerdo que en Texas el pueblo Mexicoamericano cantaba: “Bendito, bendito, bendito sea Dios, / los ángeles cantan y alaban a Dios (2x). Yo creo Dios mío que estas en el altar / oculto en la hostia ten vengo adorar (2x)”. Este canto enfatiza la verdadera presencia de Jesús en el pan consagrado, pero sus cantores ignoran el hecho que nosotros también fuimos consagrados en el bautismo; consagrados para “alter cristus” (otro Cristo) en el vecindario. En un mundo donde menos gente asiste a Misa el único Corpus Cristi que la mayoría de la gente secularizada verá es tu cuerpo. Ojalá podamos comportarnos como buenos testigos de la fe y que proclamemos "bendito, bendito" siempre y en todo lugar. —Fray Gilberto Cavazos Glz, OFM, Copyright © J. S. Paluch Co.
NUESTRA CULTURA Comer juntos compromete mucho. Los que se sientan a comer juntos, en nuestra cultura, de alguna manera contraen un compromiso de servicio, apoyo y solidaridad con quienes se sientan a la mesa. Todas nuestras reuniones están marcadas por la comida juntos: la convivencia. Es decir, el compartir mucho más que el pan: la propia vida.
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LECTURAS DE LA SEMANA Lunes: Hch 11:21b-26; 13:1-3; Mt 5:1-12 Martes: 1 Re 17:7-16; Mt 5:13-16 Miércoles: 1 Re 18:20-39; Mt 5:17-19 Jueves: 1 Re 18:41-46; Mt 5:20-26 Viernes: Os 11:1, 3-4, 8c-9; Ef 3:8-12, 14-19; Jn 19:31-37 Sábado: 1 Re 19:19-21; Lc 2:41-51 Domingo: Ez 17:22-24; Sal 92 (91); 2 Cor 5:6-10; Mc 4:26-34
ORACIÓN DE LA SEMANA 10 de junio de 2012, El Cuerpo y la Sangre de Cristo Señor nuestro Jesucristo, que en este sacramento admirable nos dejaste el memorial de tu pasión, concédenos venerar de tal modo los sagrados misterios de tu Cuerpo y de tu Sangre, que experimentemos constantemente en nosotros el fruto de tu redención. Tú que vives y reinas con el Padre en la unidad del Espíritu Santo y eres Dios por los siglos de los siglos. Pregunta de reflexión: ¿Cómo soy yo parte del Cuerpo de Cristo en el mundo? Tomado del Misal Romano, décimo quinta edición © 2006, Comisión Episcopal Mexicana, publicado por Obra Nacional de la Buena Prensa, México, D.F. Usado con permiso. Copyright © J. S. Paluch Company, Inc.
Un pensamiento: "Una buena forma de ejercitarnos en el amor a Cristo es manteniéndolo presente en nuestras mentes siempre que sea posible." —San Vicente de Paúl