Church of the Incarnation
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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 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
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 ESPAÑOL: Domingos a la 1:30pm Viernes a las 6:30pm
TREASURES FROM OUR TRADITION Today is an exceptional event on our calendar: the Thirteenth Sunday of Ordinary Time is eclipsed by a solemnity honoring two saints who didn’t spend much time together in their earthly ministry, and who have distinct feasts so they probably don’t mind sharing this one. Yet each suffered a similar fate in the same city, Rome, during the persecution of the Emperor Nero. Nero probably ordered the destruction of many of the residential neighborhoods in service to his building projects, and when the homeless began to look for someone to blame for the fires, Nero targeted the Christians. Soon, Peter was crucified, upside down, on the Vatican hill. Excavations (called scavi) under the Vatican basilica have proven the authenticity of his burial place near the place of his death. Paul, a Roman citizen, was later granted a swifter execution by sword, and is remembered at a vast basilica on the city’s outskirts. Peter and Paul were just about polar opposites. Peter rough and ready, Paul poetic and polished. Peter carried a burden of regret for his denials, Paul had his own issues with which he struggled. Peter leapt over barriers to go to the Gentiles, Paul strove with and surrendered to the same call. True, they spent very little time together in this life, but the same Spirit filled their hearts and by their witness changed the face of the earth. —Rev. James Field, Copyright © J. S. Paluch Co.
READINGS FOR THE WEEK Monday: Am 2:6-10, 13-16; Ps 50:16bc-23; Mt 8:18-22 Tuesday: Am 3:1-8; 4:11-12; Ps 5:4b-8; Mt 8:23-27 Wednesday: Am 5:14-15, 21-24; Ps 50:8-13, 16bc-17; Mt 8:28-34 Thursday: Eph 2:19-22; Ps 117:1bc, 2; Jn 20:24-29 Friday: Am 8:4-6, 9-12; Ps 119: 10, 20, 30, 40, 131; Mt 9:9-13 or, for Independence Day, any readings from the Mass “For the Country,” nos. 882-886, or “For Peace and Justice,” nos. 887-891 Saturday: Am 9:11-15; Ps 85:9ab, 10-14; Mt 9:14-17 Sunday: Zec 9:9-10; Ps 145:1-2, 8-11, 13-14; Rom 8:9, 11-13; Mt 11:25-30
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 ESPAÑOL - Jueves de 5:30pm6:30pm en la capilla
May you have a safe and happy 4th of July! The Parish Office will be closed Friday in observance of the holiday. We will have only one Mass at 8:30am. Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament has been cancelled for the holiday.
Saints Peter and Paul
June 29, 2014
† MASS INTENTIONS † SUNDAY - JUNE 29 - STS. PETER AND PAUL, APOSTLES 7:30 A.M. +Magdaline Cerer by Family 9:00 A.M. +Loretta Mumma by the Cressman Family 10:30 A.M. PEOPLE OF INCARNATION 12:00 P.M. +Charles F. Vance by Betty M. Vance and Family 1:30 P.M. +Jose Antonio Espejo by Hipolita German 4:30 P.M. +Souls in Purgatory MONDAY - JUNE 30 - THE FIRST MARTYRS OF THE HOLY ROMAN CHURCH 7:00 A.M. 8:30 A.M. +Keith Cook by Kate and Michael Caballero TUESDAY - JULY 1 - BLESSED JUNIPERO SERRA, PRIEST 7:00 A.M. +Leo Palmer by Martinez Family 8:30 A.M. +Jose Sosa by Steven Sosa WEDNESDAY - JULY 2 7:00 A.M. VOCATIONS 8:30 A.M. THURSDAY - JULY 3 - ST. THOMAS, APOSTLE 7:00 A.M. 8:30 A.M. FRIDAY - JULY 4 - FOURTH OF JULY HOLIDAY 7:00 A.M. NO MASS 8:30 A.M. +All Souls by Suong Le 6:30 P.M. NO MASS SATURDAY - JULY 5 - ST. ANTHONY ZACCARIA, PRIEST 8:30 A.M. +Sister Oliver Weldon by Olive O’Brien 4:30 P.M. (SI) Prayer Intention Box by OLM Group SUNDAY - JULY 6 - FOURTEENTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME 7:30 A.M. +Janet, +Mary and +Mose Taylor by Mark Taylor 9:00 A.M. +Roger Gibson by Family 10:30 A.M. +Natalie and +Norbert Stachowiak by Charles Stachowiak 12:00 P.M. PEOPLE OF INCARNATION 1:30 P.M. +Adela Rivera by Milagro Olivo and Family 4:30 P.M. (SI) Brenden Mullis by Mother
SACRIFICIAL GIFTS OF TREASURE OFFERTORY (First Collection) is used solely for the operation and maintenance of the parish. Weekly Target ................................................. $23,000.00 06/22/2014 Offertory Donations ..................... $17,456.01 Shortfall……………………………………….$ 5,543.99 Helping Hand................................................... $ 1,004.00 Dominican Parish….………………………….$ 267.00 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.
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 Gisela Brandes Judith Brown Ted Brown Frank Burke Dolores Carlson Linda Casares Michelle Chirino Louis Crapsi Crimilda Crespo Leslie D’ Elia Enid Diaz Mary Ellen Dorney Jan Douglas Edward Drost Manuel Duran Germaine Dutton Richard Fanelli Tasha Feller Deborah Fisher Beatrice Francis Rose Ann Froberg William Gareau Sal Giordano Michael Griffin Nancy Gwinn
Robert Hasty Joanne Hellenbrand Francisco Hernandez Letty Hernandez June Jebson Peter Jebson Mary Jones Mimi Kuhla Debbie Langston Helen Lawrence Susan Lestock Tom Lom Reinaldo Macias Anna Marshall
Rose Ann Robert Dewey Roberts Jim Rogers Juan C. Sanchez Lydia Santiago Thomas Santiago T. Sasikumar Annette Scalise Dawn Seifert Phil Sheridan Kody Sir Jack Skelly John Skiers Judy Slot
Matthew McClane, Sr.
Dianna Slowey Thomas
Marie Mendez Cam Metcalf Blas Monje 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. Donna Ridgeway
Bill and Angie Spink Ann Sullivan Shirley Sullivan Mildred Sylvester Philip Traina Ines Velazquez Ingrid Velez Rosa Villanueva William Vitto Rose Vrabel Brett Wallick Jerry Wegman Nick Wolf Amy Workman Lupita
PV2 Chad Michael Burgess PV2 Angelique Burgess SGT Damian Patrick Bumm
PFC Timothy Haley Lt. Col Gregory Palmer, Afghanistan Brian McPhillips, Afghanistan
6/22/2014 Renovation Donations ...................... $ 1,954.00
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.
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
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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
"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
welcome to join us every Thursday night from 7:30 - 9:00 in the Lion's Lair for faith, fun, and fraternity. For more information, please go to our website: www.thewarriorsofgod.org or call 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 can be accepted without one. You may also register during the week by coming to the Faith Formation Office beginning August 18th during normal business hours Mon – Fri 9AM – 4PM. Faith Formation is life long and on going. ALL children who attended Faith Formation last year should be registering for Faith Formation this year as well, especially if they received their sacraments this year.
Scripture Lesson Matthew 16:13-19, Building on the “Rock”
The local buzz about Jesus said that he was a great prophet or even John the Baptist returned from the dead. When he asked who they thought he was, Simon Peter answered for the group declaring Jesus was the Son of God. Peter was able to recognize the truth about Jesus because he was inspired by God. (“No one but the Son knows the Father, and no one but the Father knows the Son.” Matthew 11:27) This cemented Peter’s role as spokesperson for the disciples and the head of the new Church. 4|
When Jesus changed Simon’s name to “Peter,” he signaled that he was building his Church on “rock,” a solid foundation upon which a wise man will build (Matthew 7:24). As head of the Church, Peter (and all the Popes to follow) was given the responsibility of opening the door of the kingdom to those who sincerely seek it and closing it to those who seek to harm it. Divine inspiration would lead Peter to speak and act in truth as head of Christ’s Church. —©2014 Success Publishing & Media
Saints Peter and Paul
COME JOIN US ON JULY 4TH!
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ncarnation Council of Catholic Women will pray a patriotic Rosary July 4th in the church at 7:30am. All parishioners are invited to join us in praying this beautiful Rosary.
June 29, 2014 In the second collection today, we are supporting the Holy Father in his charitable works. The Peter’s Pence Collection is taken up worldwide to support the most disadvantaged: victims of war, oppression, and natural disasters. This is an opportunity to join with our Holy Father, Pope Francis, and be a witness of charity to our suffering brothers and sisters. Please be generous in today’s collection.
Thank you for participating in fellowship on Pentecost Sunday by wearing your “red” and enjoying cake and refreshments with other parishioners and visitors. Special thanks to Rae Stabile and the Stewardship Committee for hosting this wonderful hospitality Sunday.
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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
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.
VISITORS OF THE SICK - Fr. Jairo Atehortua - 885-7861 BIBLE STUDY - Carmen Cayon - 885-7861 CARNIVAL - Dave Arnold - 919-4284 COLUMBIETTES - Maureen Finch - 885-1065 or maureen4@tampabay.rr.com. 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 Alma Shamblin - 886-9365 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
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 RELIGIOUS ARTICLES STORE - Connie Hennessey - 884-8326 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 Closed Meetings - Wednesday, 7 pm St. Patrick's Room Al-Anon Closed Meetings - Wednesday, 7 pm St. Francis Room 2
COMITÉ PASTORAL HISPANO - Padre Jairo - 885-7861 fatehortua@icctampa.org Se reúne el tercer jueves de cada mes CORO HISPANO - David Funes - dfunes@icctampa.org miércoles a las 7:00pm y los domingos a las 12:00 pm EMAUS DAMAS - Liliana Astete 646-339-4286 y Doris Quirindongo (813) 843-6654. Miércoles de por medio 7pm. EMAUS HOMBRES - Stevenson Quirindongo
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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. 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.
What a joy to remember that Mary is
GRUPO DE ORACIÓN - Juan Estévez 813-545-8744 o Reina Borjas al 813-249-0986. Martes 7:30pm, salón St. Michael.
our Mother! Since she loves us and
LECTORES - Alan Aguilar- 315-0928
knows our weakness, what have we to
LEGIÓN DE MARÍA - Priscilla Hatch 813-600-0208 o Azucena Zavala 813-410-5737. Sábado 9:30am, salón St. Francis.
fear? --Saint Thérèse of Lisieux
MINISTROS DE EUCARISTÍA - Tito Bello - 516-2619 MONAGUILLOS - Doris Quirindongo - 843-6654 UJIERES - José Guaba - 504-5538
INCARNATION CATHOLIC SCHOOL
Saints Peter and Paul
June 29, 2014
Hall of Honors ——————————————————————
Congratulations to the 2nd Class of Inductees into the Incarnation Catholic School Hall of Honors! INCARNATION CATHOLIC SCHOOL welcomed its 2nd Class of Inductees into its prestigious Hall of Honors during a ceremony on May 2, 2014. Mr. and Mrs. James and Sylvia Fernandez and Coach Jeff Pafunda joined Sr. Eugene Marie Schneider, Sr. M. Emeline Schneider, Sr. Michael Patrick Koegel, OSF, and Mrs. Sharon Slowey as members of the Hall of Honors.
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
Mr. and Mrs. Fernandez have been long time ICC Parishioners and have supported three generations of Fernandez children at Incarnation Catholic School. Their dedication to Catholic education and the Church and School of the Incarnation is exemplary. Coach Jeff Pafunda’s ICS roots remain strong. Referring to his time spent at ICS as the best and most formative of his professional career, Coach Pafunda’s love for ICS and sports helped to establish our school as a perennial contender in our Catholic youth sports league. Congrats again and GO IRISH! 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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Diocesan and Community Events WORLDWIDE MARRIAGE ENCOUNTER WEEKEND Husbands and Wives: It’s SUMMER already! Maybe time for some home improvements? The BEST home improvement could be a refreshed, romantic and passionate marriage. Why not give yourselves a break and take some private time together? Make a Worldwide Marriage Encounter Weekend and experience the peace and joy God calls you to! The next weekend in this diocese is at the Holiday Inn Express in New Tampa, July 11-13th. For more information or to apply, call 813-270-7832 or go on-line at www.wwmetampabay.org. AND NOTE! For this weekend, a discounted application fee is offered. $40 OFF! If you apply through the internet, be sure to use the special discount code of DISC-40 with your application for this TAMPA weekend!
Catholic Homeschool Conference - July 17 & 18, 2014 The Immaculate Heart of Mary Tampa Homeschool and Parent Conference will be held at St. Lawrence Higgins Hall, 5225 N Himes Avenue, on Thursday, July 17th (2:00pm 8:00pm), and on Friday, July 18th (9:30am - 3:30pm). Admission is FREE and pre-registration is not required! For more information, please visit www.ihmconference.org or call 540-636-1946. AN INVITATION FROM THE LAY PASTORAL MINISTRY INSTITUTE (LPMI) Do you feel God calling you to be more? Our Diocese is blessed with many lay women and men who love God and wish to serve Him. The LPMI program provides an integrated process to equip Catholics to “be more” by forming them Spiritually, Intellectually, and Pastorally. A new LPMI Year of Discernment class begins September 13, 2014. For more information, contact us at dpb@dosp.org or 727-3441611, ext. 5458 or visit our website: http:// me.catholicweb.com/dosp_lpmi
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.
Save the Date You’re Invited… Foundations of Life Gala & Silent Auction Benefitting Foundations of Life Pregnancy Centers, Tampa and St. Petersburg October 18, 2014, 6:00 p.m. A La Carte Pavilion, 4050 Dana Shores Drive, Tampa Guest Speaker : Carol Everett - Prolife speaker and author of Blood Money – Getting Rich off a Woman’s Right to Choose. She shares firsthand experience in pregnancy termination from the consumer and provider perspectives. Today, she is committed to safeguarding the health of women and their babies and speaks a message of healing and hope for pregnancy loss. Opening Remarks: Most Reverend Bishop Robert N. Lynch
Make your reservations today, seating is limited. Sponsors and Silent Auction item donors needed. Visit our website at www.foundationsof life.org Or Contact Denise McKenna, 813-631-4370, email: dmckenna@ccdosp.org Foundations of Life Gala, 2021 East Busch Blvd., Tampa, FL 33612 Foundations of Life Pregnancy Center is a ministry of Catholic Charities, Diocese of St. Petersburg
The Parish Office is looking for volunteers who would like the opportunity to work in the parish office. The position involves working on various office projects and other assorted office duties. Opportunities are available for mornings or afternoons hours: 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM and 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM. If you are interested, please contact Irene Martinez at 813-885-7861. 8|
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Santos Pedro y Pablo, Apóstoles 29 de junio de 2014 A toda la tierra llega su sonido y su mensaje, hasta el fin del mundo. — Salmo 19 (18):5 Domingo 29 de Junio. Solemnidad de los Apóstoles Pedro y Pablo Reflexionando la Palabra de Dios Recordamos dos nombres muy famosos en la historia cristiana: Pedro y Pablo. Los definimos como los pilares del edificio de la Iglesia. De ellos sabemos algunas cosas. A Pedro lo asociamos con el canto del gallo, el Viernes Santo; a Pablo, con una caída de caballo, camino de Damasco. También sabemos que los dos fueron compañeros y amigos y que murieron mártires en Roma, en defensa de la fe. Pero hay otro aspecto que nos lo cuenta la Biblia: ellos amaban con tanta pasión a la Iglesia que tuvieron conflictos entre sí. No pensaban igual y ambos eran de carácter fuerte, pero supieron dialogar y unir energías y esfuerzos para el bien del cristianismo. Este es un aspecto en la vida de Pedro y Pablo que puede decirnos mucho a nosotros, ya que vivimos ciertos conflictos y diferencias dentro de Iglesia, incluso dentro de nuestros hogares. Pedro había sido un rudo pescador. Creció en el mar y vivió entre vientos y tempestades. Esto le enseñó a ser tenaz. No tenía la educación que dan los libros, pero como era tenaz en la fe, el Señor lo escogió como jefe de la Iglesia, como piedra y fundamento. El miedo lo hizo negar al Maestro el viernes santo. Pero luego lloró su debilidad y nunca lo volvió a negar. Los enemigos de la fe lo crucificaron en Roma. San Pablo no era pescador, sino un fariseo de mucha educación. Cuando oyó hablar de Jesús, se declaró su enemigo y pidió licencia a las autoridades para perseguir a los cristianos y llevarlos a la cárcel. Pensaba que Jesús estaba en contra de la religión judía tradicional. Un día, Dios le abrió los ojos y le dijo: ¿Por qué me persigues? Pablo entonces vio claro, oyó la voz del Señor y cambio. La misma energía que había empleado contra Jesús, la empleó para hacerse el más valiente propagador del Evangelio. Cuando Pedro y Pablo se conocieron, tenían tanto afán de buscar lo mejor para la Iglesia primitiva que comenzó a crearse una tensión entre ellos. Tenían distintas opiniones. Pero había algo más fuerte que las diferencias de opinión: el amor a la Iglesia. Así nos han dejado un hermoso ejemplo. La Iglesia de hoy tiene también muchos conflictos internos. Los últimos años, a partir del Concilio Vaticano Segundo, han traído luz, pero también confusión. Muchos no entienden por qué la Iglesia ha salido de la sacristía y se mete en asuntos sociales o en defensa de la justicia. En consecuencia, algunos se adhieren a sectas, otros dejan de creer, otros no saben qué hacer. Pero hay muchos que ven esta situación como una señal de vitalidad y de crecimiento y se alegran del desafío que el tiempo actual significa para el cristiano. La diferencia de opiniones nos puede causar tensiones, es verdad; pero también nos puede abrir al diálogo con los demás, como pasó a Pedro y Pablo. Podemos instruirnos más, leer la Biblia. Sobre todo, podemos descubrir que lo más importante es ahondar en nuestra fe y amor de hermanos. También los hogares son lugares donde podemos evitar los conflictos. A veces las diferencias se hacen tan hondas que llevan a separaciones o divorcios dolorosos. Pero si hay diálogo, esa misma diferencia podría transformarse en enriquecimiento mutuo. Para Pedro y Pablo la fe y el amor fueron más poderosos que las diferencias. Ellos son el gran ejemplo parara nosotros. P. Jairo Santos Pedro y Pablo: Rueguen por nosotros ¡QUIERO SER UN PILAR, SEÑOR! Que sostenga un poco más tu Iglesia, con la fuerza y el calor de tu Palabra Que me haga sentir, de arriba abajo, y de abajo arriba, tú presencia y tú poder, tu presencia y tu voz, tu energía y tu confianza en mí.
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¡QUIERO SER UN PILAR, SEÑOR! Como Pedro, que diga quién eres Tú: ¡El Mesías! Como Pedro, que confiese sin temblor: ¡Eres el Hijo de Dios vivo! Como Pablo, que de los mil caballos en los que voy montado, Señor, caiga para que descubra, una y otra vez, que caminas a mi lado y no me abandonas, Señor. ¡QUIERO SER UN PILAR, SEÑOR! Útil y siempre abierto y buscando tu voluntad. Firme y agarrado a tu Gracia. Recio y embellecido por la oración. Limpio y resplandeciente por la luz de la fe. ¡QUIERO SER UN PILAR, SEÑOR! Como Pedro, con los poros de las limitaciones. Como Pablo, con la experiencia de dos mil años. ¡QUIERO SER UN PILAR, SEÑOR! Que sostenga, con mi pobreza, la gran riqueza del Evangelio. En el que edifiques, en mi debilidad, el imperio y la grandeza de tu Reino. ¡QUIERO SER UN PILAR, SEÑOR! Como Pedro, sin miedo a ser destruido ni derrumbado por el enemigo de la fe. Como Pablo, aventurero y abierto para elevar, sobre mí mismo, lo que muchos todavía no conocen: a JESUCRISTO. ¡QUIERO SER UN PILAR, SEÑOR! Y que Tú, cuando quieras y como quieras, edifiques cuando quieras y como quieras. Amén.
En la segunda colecta de hoy, estaremos apoyando al Santo Padre en sus obras de caridad. La Colecta Peter’s Pence se realiza en el mundo entero para apoyar a los más desfavorecidos: a las víctimas de la guerra, de la opresión y de desastres naturales. Esta es una oportunidad para unirse a nuestro Santo Padre, papa Francisco, y ser un testigo de la caridad para nuestros hermanos y hermanas que sufren. Por favor, contribuya generosamente a la colecta de hoy. ¡GUARDEN LA FECHA! Se les invita cordialmente a participar de la Misa Hispana con el Obispo Lynch, el 11 de octubre del 2014, en la Catedral de St. Jude the Apostle, 5815 5th Avenue North, St. Petersburg, FL 33710 - (727) 3479702. Se comenzará con el rosario a las 10:00am, procesión de la imagen de la Virgen y desfile de banderas a las 10:30am y la Santa Misa con el Señor Obispo a las 11:0 am. Este año la misa se celebrará en honor de Nuestra Señora de Guadalupe, Patrona de los países de Belice y México y Emperatriz de las Américas. Durante este tiempo de resurrección y de renovación en la vida de la Iglesia, continuemos nuestro legado de fe para las generaciones futuras! Somos un pueblo que cree, ama y está dispuesto a cumplir con nuestro compromiso bautismal de evangelizar al mundo entero. Continuemos orando por nuestro Papa Pancho y pidámosle a la Virgen su protección y guía.
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LECTURAS DE LA SEMANA Lunes:
Am 2:6-10, 13-16; Sal 50 (49):16bc-23; Mt 8:18-22 Martes: Am 3:1-8; 4:11-12; Sal 5:4b-8; Mt 8:23-27 Miércoles: Am 5:14-15, 21-24; Sal 50 (49):8-13, 16bc-17; Mt 8:28-34 Jueves: Ef 2:19-22; Sal 117 (116):1bc, 2; Jn 20:24-29 Viernes: Am 8:4-6, 9-12; Sal 119 (118): 10, 20, 30, 40, 131; Mt 9:9-13 ó para el Día de la Independencia se pueden tomar las lecturas de la Misas para varias necesidades y ocasiones: Por la nación, por la paz y justicia. Sábado: Am 9:11-15; Sal 85 (84):9ab, 10-14; Mt 9:14-17 Domingo: Zec 9:9-10; Sal 145 (144):1-2, 8-11, 13-14; Rom 8:9, 11-13; Mt 11:25-30
TALLERES DE CRECIMIENTO ESPIRITUAL Permite que tu espíritu sea guiado por la verdad, te invitamos a enriquecerte y hacerte un ser de luz, participa de estos maravillosos talleres. El próximo Taller con el Padre Jairo será el Jueves, 10 de julio en el salón St. Michael de 7:30PM a 9:00 PM. El taller no tiene costo alguno, incluye el cuidado de los niños. No te pierdas esta gran oportunidad espiritual. Te esperamos.
Con motivo de celebrar nuestro 2do Aniversario de MDS-Grupo de Parejas, Nos complace invitarlos a disfrutar de una noche pro-fondo Hawaiana, llena de Música, Concursos, Rifas, Exquisita comida y mucho más. El día Sábado, 12 de Julio En la Iglesia de Encarnación (Salón San Michael) De 6pm-11pm. LOS ESPERAMOS! (813) 850-4526 Entrada: $5 por persona y menores de 12 años gratis. Solo $3 el delicioso plato de comida