CHURCH OF THE
INCARNATION 8220 W. HILLSBOROUGH AVE. • TAMPA, FLORIDA 33615
http://www.icctampa.org 5124 Gateway Drive (mailing address) • Fax: (813) 884-3624 Welcome To Our Parish! St. Michael’s Hall is closed for the Summer. For information regarding registering with our parish family please call the parish office at 813-885-7861 or stop by the office during the week.
Phone: 813- 885-7861 SUMMER OFFICE HOURS: Monday - Thursday: 9am - 4pm Fridays: 9am to 12 noon
The Most Holy Trinity June 19, 2011
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 Staff - 813-885-7861 Paul Hunter Parish Business Administrator iccphunter@tampabay.rr.com Dave Arnold Facility Manager - 919-4284 iccdave@tampabay.rr.com
God so loved the world that he gave his only Son. — John 3:16a THREE IN ONE Today we honor God: Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. We believe that God is one being yet three distinct persons. Don’t let the word “person” fool you; here it means “individual reality,” not like a human person. How can the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit be distinct yet completely united? Well, think of your eyes: each is distinct, yet together they are one and undivided in their sight. Alternatively, think of Jesus as solid, like ice: he became fully human in our world. The Holy Spirit, like steam, is someone unseen, but with great power. The Father is like water, without which there would be neither steam nor ice. All these explanations fall short. The Trinity is a mystery; but “mystery” does not mean a riddle to be solved, but a reality beyond our human comprehension. It is a truth we can only begin to know through worship, symbol, and faith. Copyright © 2010, World Library Publications. All rights reserved.
Irene Martinez Parish Secretary/Bulletin Editor irenemartz@tampabay.rr.com
Father’s, do not provoke your children to anger, But bring them up in the discipline and instruction of the
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 Faith Formation Office - 813-887-5110 Philomena Johnson Grades Pk-5 & First Communion iccphil@tampabay.rr.com Brian Greenfield Youth Director Grades 6-12 & Confirmation greenfbr@gmail.com
Incarnation School - 813 884-4502 http://www.icstampa.org Mr. Michael Zelenka, Principal Mrs. Diane Doyle & Mrs. Stephanie Stahl
Assistant Principals
Lord
Ephesians 6:4
MASS SCHEDULE Monday through Friday - 7am & 8:30am
Misas en Español:
Saturday - 8:30 am & 4:30pm (Vigil)
Cada domingo a la 1:30pm
Sunday: 7:30am, 9:00am, 10:30am (signed), 12pm
Cada viernes a las 6:30 pm
DEVOTIONS: Morning Prayer Group: Liturgy of the Hours Mon., Tue., Thurs., Fri. & Sat. from 8:10am - 8:25am First Friday Adoration following the 8:30 am Mass until 6:15pm Rosary every Thursday at 11:30am in the chapel Rosario en español cada jueves a las 7:00pm en la capilla
CONFESSIONS: 2:30PM to 3:30 PM or By Appointment
Church of the Incarnation, Tampa, FL
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Phone: (813) 885-7861
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Trinity Sunday
June 19, 2011
Sick Prayer List: New names appear in
MONDAY - JUNE 20 7:00 A.M. 8:30 A.M. +Francis J. Hayes Mike and Kim Kelly TUESDAY - JUNE 21 - ST. ALOYSIUS GONZAGA, RELIGIOUS 7:00 A.M. 8:30 A.M. (SI) In Thanksgiving Rivera Family WEDNESDAY - JUNE 22 - ST. THOMAS MORE, MARTYR 7:00 A.M. (SI) Joseph Dintino Kuhla Family 8:30 A.M. THURSDAY - JUNE 23 7:00 A.M. 8:30 A.M. (SI) Prayer Box Intentions Our Lady of Mercy Prayer Group FRIDAY - JUNE 24 - THE NATIVITY OF ST. JOHN THE BAPTIST 7:00 A.M. 8:30 A.M. 6:30 P.M. +Pedro and +Juan Ossa SATURDAY - JUNE 25 8:30 A.M. +Raymond and +Rosalie Bartolomeo Laura and Dianna 4:30 P.M. (SI) Pedro L. Suarez-Solar Lourdes Suarez-Solar SUNDAY - JUNE 26 - THE MOST HOLY BODY AND BLOOD OF JESUS 7:30 A.M. PEOPLE OF INCARNATION 9:00 A.M. +Maria Korczynski Tom and Magda Kelley 10:30 A.M. +Mary and +Mose Taylor Mark Taylor 12:00 P.M. +Kathy Thorson Krick Family 1:30 P.M. +Juan B. Rodriguez Hector and Maria
SACRIFICIAL GIFTS OF TREASURE OFFERTORY (First Collection) is used solely for the operation and maintenance of the parish. Weekly Target ................................................. $23,000.00 06/12/2011 Offertory Donations .................... $20,819.00 Tuition Assistance ........................................... $ 906.00 Helping Hand ................................................... $ 245.00 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.
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 Pat Butler Jeanne Calvert Linda Casarez Tony Castro Delma Chimelis Ray Chiarmonte Mary Childers Mendel Claxton Eddie Contreras Lincoln Corra Bob Cramer Jacqueline Cramer Dora Cuellar John Dawes Lucy Dietz Raymond Diez Joseph Dintino Lorraine Dodson Shirley Duran Dylan Edward Manuel Escamilla Tom Esgro Jacqueline Fernandez Dorothy Fetrow
Albert Frietzsche Emanuel Fuller Bertha Fyda Sheila Gildea Luis Gonzalez Maria Gonzalez Rosa Goris Paula Hague Patrick Hardy Robert Hasty Steven Harman Carolyn Humphrey Rodrigo Jurado Colleen Kramer Mimi Kuhla Daniela C. LaRosa Frank Lettiere Michael Lloyd Paige Macfarlane Dolores Mastrino Matthew T. McLane Bertha Melendez Pat Munroe Noah Nero Kathleen Newell Ernesto Nieves Mike Ontiveros Mila Oquendo Dolores Osterstuck Barbara Painter Maria A. Patton JR Pearce Joe Pena Angelo Perez
Carol Perez Lydia Quesada Bill Ramputi Evette Reas John Reitzel Bob Remick Ivan Reyes Geraldine Richards Violet Riche Carmen Rivera Eric Rivera Zoraida Rivera Maria Robles Ewen Rosale Humberto Sanchez Kiki Santiago Anne Marie Sims Noah Spivey Janet Taylor Ardith Ternes Sheli Thomas Brian Thometz Bridget Thompson Dick Tobin Rhoda Toscano Pat Vaccaviello Maria Vizcarra Robert Walton Jerry Wegman Ty Wegman Selwyn Williams Steven Yudicky
06/12/2011 Renovation Donations .................... $ 2,049.00
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.
SGT 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 & Beyond Thank 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
Floral & Gift Shop
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
Faith Formation - Grades PreK-12 REGISTRATION for next year’s Faith Formation sessions is available!! If you
register your child prior to July 1st you’ll save $25.00. Please stop by the Faith Formation Office to pick up your forms. A copy of your child’s Baptismal Certificate is required at time of registration. If you have any questions please feel free to contact Philomena Johnson in the Faith Formation Office at 813-887-5110.
VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL
Begins this Monday the 20th at 9:00 AM. It’s still not too late to register your child. Please be in the Pavilion by 8:30AM if you would like to register your child. Living Stewardship Now Volunteer to be trained as a catechist so you can share the truths of our faith with children, teens, or adults in your parish. Be a sponsor and befriend a candidate or catechumen in the Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults (RCIA). Copyright © 2010, World Library Publications. All rights reserved.
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Trinity Sunday
June 19, 2011
Incarnation Catholic School “Preparing Students for the Future”
Spaces Are Still Available for the 2011—12 Year
‐Pre-K through 8th Grade Catholic Education -In-Parish Tuition is an affordable $5,250 (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 multiple children attending ICS 5111 Webb Road Tampa, FL 33615 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
-We have morning care (before school, free of charge) and after school care (until 6:00 p.m. for a fee) -Contact the school by phone: 813.884.4502 or email: icsmmood@icstampa.org for more information! Become who God created you to be at ICS.
Scrip summer hours are from 9:00 am until 1:00 pm in the school office on Webb Road. Stop by and visit Mrs. Rey to purchase Scrip, or call 813-884-4502 to make other arrangements. Thank you.
Summer vacation time is upon us! When traveling this summer be sure to locate a Catholic Church and Mass times at your destination by visiting www.masstimes.org. God is with us always so we must keep Him with us always whether at home or away!
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Church of the Incarnation, Tampa, FL
PARISH ACTIVITIES
RELIGIOUS ARTICLES STORE OPEN: 1/2 HR BEFORE & AFTER THE 4:30PM SAT. MASS & ALL SUNDAY MASSES
Phone: (813) 885-7861
SUNDAY - JUNE 19 MONDAY - JUNE 20 7:30 P.M. Spanish Choir TUESDAY - JUNE 21 9:00 A.M. Job Search Support Group 7:00 P.M. Alcoholics Anonymous 7:00 P.M. Spanish Prayer Group 7:00 P.M. Prayer Shawl Ministry 7:30 P.M. Adult Choir WEDNESDAY - JUNE 22 7:00 P.M. Alcoholics Anonymous 7:00 P.M. Al-Anon 7:00 P.M. Al-Anon Spanish THURSDAY - JUNE 23 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 - JUNE 24 7:00 P.M. Spanish Youth Group SATURDAY - JUNE 25 7:00 P.M. Spanish Young Adults
Music Room Conference Room St. Patrick’s Room St. Michael’s Hall Conference Room 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
ALTAR SERVER SCHEDULE
June 25/26 4:30 pm:
Taylor Bump, Patrick Eberly, Brianna Shelton
7:30 am:
Kaitlyn Johnson, Ryan Walsh, Matthew Walsh
9:00 am:
Mickey Carney, Sarah Cureton, Madeline Dudash
10:30 am:
Eva Prendergast, Aaron Raju, Alan Raju
12:00 pm:
Herman Grimaldo, Carmelle Kuizon, Jeff Miraflor
1:30 pm:
Liz, Steven, Gabriel, Doralys, Stephanie, Jerome
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 ALMA SHAMBLIN………………………...885-7861 INC. HOME & SCHOOL KIM FIELD ………..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 FAITH FORMATION OFFICE……………….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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Trinity Sunday
June 19, 2011
READINGS FOR THE WEEK Monday: Tuesday: Wednesday: Thursday Friday: Saturday: Sunday:
VISIT THE RELIGIOUS ARTICLES STORE HOURS OF OPERATION: 1/2 hour before and after Saturday 4:30 pm Mass And all Sunday Masses
Gn 12:1-9; Mt 7:1-5 Gn 13:2, 5-18; Mt 7:6, 12-14 Gn 15:1-12, 17-18; Mt 7:15-20 Gn 16:1-12, 15-16 [6b-12, 15-16]; Mt 7:21-29 Vigil: Jer 1:4-10; 1 Pt 1:8-12; Lk 1:5-17 Day: Is 49:1-6; Acts 13:22-26; Lk 1:57-66, 80 Gn 18:1-15; Mt 8:5-17 Dt 8:2-3, 14b-16a; Ps 147; 1 Cor 10:16-17; Jn 6:51-58
Summer vacation time is upon us! When traveling this summer be sure to locate a Catholic Church and Mass times at your destination by visiting www.masstimes.org. God is with us always so we must keep Him with us always whether at home or away!
SAVE THE DATE! SUNDAY, JUNE 26TH PLEASE JOIN US AS WE BID FR. JOSE FAREWELL! THERE WILL BE A RECEPTION AFTER ALL
ENGLISH MASSES IN ST. FRANCIS ROOM.
Fr. Jose starts his new assignment at St. Stephen Parish on July 1st. Page 7
Church of the Incarnation, Tampa, FL
Phone: (813) 885-7861
OUTSIDE SHRINE Statue of the Holy Family including the base to be placed in our school courtyard Memorialize your deceased loved one or someone living who has played an important role in your life! Next week our diocese will take up the Peter’s Pence Collection, which provides the Holy Father with the funds he needs to carry out his most important charitable works. The proceeds benefit the most disadvantaged: victims of war, oppression, and natural disasters. Through your generosity, we can cast the peace of Christ upon the world.
For information about this unique opportunity call Mr. Paul Hunter at 813-8857861.
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
Mon - Thurs 9am to 4pm Fridays 9am to Noon
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VOLUNTEERS ARE NEEDED TO DRIVE CANCER PATIENTS TO THEIR TREATMENTS!
...The amount of time and the geographic area you choose to drive are based on your own personal preferences. For more info please call: 1-800-227-2345 on the web @ www.icctampa.org
La Santísima Trinidad 19 de junio de 2011 Tanto amó Dios al mundo, que le entregó a su Hijo único. — Juan 3:16a LOS SANTOS Y OTRAS OBSERVANCIAS Domingo: San Romualdo; Día de los Padres Lunes: San Silverio Martes: San Luis Gonzaga Miércoles: San Paulino de Nola; San Juan Fisher y Santo Tomás Moro Viernes: La Natividad de San Juan Bautista
Colecta Peter’s Pence 2011 La próxima semana, nuestra diócesis llevará a cabo la Colecta Peter’s Pence, la cual le proporciona al Santo Padre los fondos que necesita para realizar sus más importantes labores caritativas. Lo recaudado en la Colecta beneficia a los más necesitados: a las víctimas de guerra, de opresión y de desastres naturales. Por medio de su generosidad, estaremos esparciendo la paz de Cristo por el mundo.
La celebración del Día del Padre este domingo es conmemoración de todo lo que debe ser un padre hoy día. Es verdad que tiene que proveer materialmente, junto con su esposa, pero también tiene que atender a las necesidades espirituales y emocionales de sus hijos. Es decir, tendrá a veces que poner el periódico, o la televisión, o alguna tarea en la casa a un lado, para poder escuchar y conversar un rato con su esposa y sus hijos. Tiene que trabajar duro para sacar a la familia adelante, pero también tiene que saber jugar con sus hijos. Tiene que orientar y guiar y a veces poner disciplina en su hogar y marcar las normas, pero también tiene que respetar la libertad de sus hijos para elegir su camino en la vida. Se le pide mucho a un padre. Se le pide que sea un hombre verdadero. © Nuestra Parroquia.
Retiro Juvenil: 8-9-10 de Julio, 2011 Costo $65.00 Jóvenes mayores de 18 años Lugar: Bethany Center Para mas información comuníquese con: Francisco Cardomo al 813-965-8896 Cupo limitado También puede informarse con el Director de Jóvenes de Incarnation.
El Sínodo sobre la Palabra de Dios
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a Exhortación Apostólica Verbum Domini, del Papa Benedicto XVI recoge las reflexiones y resoluciones del Sínodo sobre la Palabra de Dios y da muchas indicaciones de estudio, reflexión y alimento espiritual. En la tercera parte del documento se pone de relevancia la importancia de escuchar la Palabra en el mundo. La escucha de la Palabra mueve a una nueva vida y a la reconciliación entre los pueblos. En la sección titulada “Servir a Jesús en sus humildes hermanos”, la exhortación hace una llamada al compromiso. Dice: “La Palabra divina ilumina la existencia humana y mueve a la conciencia a revisar en profundidad la propia vida, pues toda la historia de la humanidad está bajo el juicio de Dios”. Recuerda entonces el capitulo 25 de Mateo y señala: “Así pues, la misma Palabra de Dios reclama la necesidad de nuestro compromiso en el mundo y de nuestra responsabilidad ante Cristo, Señor de la historia. Al anunciar el Evangelio, démonos ánimo mutuamente para hacer el bien y comprometernos por la justicia, la reconciliación y la paz”. “La misma Palabra de Dios denuncia sin ambigüedades las injusticias y promueve la solidaridad y la igualdad. Por eso, a la luz de las palabras del Señor, reconocemos los signos de los tiempos que hay en la historia y no rehuimos el compromiso a favor de los que sufren y son víctimas del egoísmo. El Sínodo ha recordado que el compromiso por la justicia y la transformación del mundo forma parte de la evangelización”. Vuelve la mirada entonces el Papa hacia quienes están comprometidos en la vida política y social. “Es a los fieles laicos, educados en la escuela del Evangelio, a quienes corresponde la tarea de intervenir directamente en la acción social y política. Por eso, el Sínodo recomienda promover una adecuada formación según los principios de la Doctrina social de la iglesia”. “Además, deseo llamar la atención de todos sobre la importancia de defender y promover los derechos humanos de cada persona, fundados en la ley natural inscrita en el corazón y que como tales son universales, inviolables, inalienables”. Para la Reflexión ¿De qué maneras nos llama la Escritura a buscar la justicia? ¿En qué aspectos de nuestra vida en la comunidad o en la sociedad necesitamos que la Palabra de Dios inspire nuestra acción por la justicia? ¿Qué pasajes de la Escritura te parecen más significativos en este sentido? ¿De qué maneras puede una persona sencilla participar en la vida política? ¿Conoces bien los principios de la doctrina social de la Iglesia? ©Nuestra Parroquia 2011 Page 9
19 de junio de 2011
LECTURAS DE LA SEMANA Lunes: Gn 12:1-9; Mt 7:1-5 Martes: Gn 13:2, 5-18; Mt 7:6, 12-14 Miércoles: Gn 15:1-12, 17-18; Mt 7:15-20 Jueves Gn 16:1-12, 15-16 [6b-12, 15-16]; Mt 7:21-29 Viernes: Is 49:1-6; Hch 13:22-26; Lc 1:57-66, 80 Sábado: Gn 18:1-15; Mt 8:5-17 Domingo: Dt 8:2-3, 14b-16a; Sal 147 (146); 1 Cor 10:16-17; Jn 6:51-58
21 de junio ♦ San Luis Gonzaga Hijo del Duque de Mantua, fue paje de la corte del rey Felipe II de España. Desde muy niño quiso consagrarse a Dios y por fin logro entrar en la Compañía de Jesús, después de vencer grandes resistencias de su padre. Quería ser misionero, pero murió a los 23 anos, en 1591, victima de la peste que le contagiaron los enfermos a los que atendió en Roma. Es patrono de la juventud. ¿Cómo respondes tú a tu vocación? ¿Qué obstáculos encuentras o podrías encontrar?
Un pensamiento: "Sin la esperanza se apaga el entusiasmo, decae la creatividad y mengua la aspiración hacia los más altos valores." Juan Pablo II
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GRACIA Y VIDA ETERNA Moisés es un hombre como nosotros, ¿acaso no hemos tratado también con cabezas duras? De hecho, ¿acaso no hemos sido nosotros mismos los cabezas duras? Quejumbrosos. . . impacientes. . . rápidos para enojarnos. ¡Qué suerte la de Moisés y qué suerte la nuestra que Dios es precisamente lo opuesto! Y ni siquiera tenemos que adivinarlo. El Señor nos lo dice directamente. Y en concordancia, Moisés hace lo que todos necesitamos hacer. Pese a tener las tablas en las manos, se postra y pide el perdón y la gracia de Dios. Alentándonos a vivir juntos en paz y con el favor de Dios, el apóstol Pablo sabe de esta gracia, e invoca con alegría la gracia del amor de Dios y del Espíritu Santo sobre nosotros. “Estén alegres”, dice. Y cuando se trata de alegrarnos, Juan nos ofrece las palabras más regocijantes: la seguridad de la vida eterna en Jesús. © Copyright, J. S. Paluch Co.
NUESTRA CULTURA
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ara nuestra cultura, la intimidad con Dios es algo bastante natural. Lamamos a Dios “diosito” no por falta de respeto, sino por cariño y familiaridad. Es un Dios cercano, personal, no tan interesado en los ritos ni las ceremonias, sino en el corazón y la fidelidad del pueblo. ©Nuestra Parroquia