CHURCH OF THE
INCARNATION 8220 W. HILLSBOROUGH AVE. • TAMPA, FLORIDA 33615
http://www.icctampa.org
5124 Gateway Drive (mailing address) • Fax: (813) 884-3624
Clergy - 813-885-7861
PARISH OFFICE HOURS Summer Hours
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 Paul Hunter Parish Business Administrator iccphunter@tampabay.rr.com Dave Arnold Facility Manager - 919-4284 iccdave@tampabay.rr.com
Phone: 813- 885-7861
Monday - Thursday 9am - 4pm Friday 9am to 12pm
July 3, 2011 14th Sunday in Ordinary Time 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.
Irene Martinez Parish Secretary/Bulletin Editor irenemartz@tampabay.rr.com Silvia Rivera Receptionist/ Asst Editor iccsrive@tampabay.rr.com
The Parish Office will be closed on Monday for the 4th of July holiday
Donal Noonan Music Director donal@tampabay.rr.com
We will only have one Mass at 8:30am
Carmen Cayon Director of Faith Formation carmen_dre@tampabay.rr.com Philomena Johnson Grades Pk-12 ; Sacrament Preparation & Youth Ministry pjohnson@icctampa.org
INCARNATION SCHOOL
May you have a blessed & safe holiday weekend 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:
813 884-4502
http://www.icstampa.org Mr. Michael Zelenka, Principal
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: Saturdays - 2:30 to 3:30pm in the Church
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MASS INTENTIONS
Sick Prayer List: New names appear in
SUNDAY - JULY 3 - FOURTEENTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME 7:30 A.M. PEOPLE OF INCARNATION 9:00 A.M. +Marguerite Wilkes ICCW Members 10:30 A.M. +Mary Jane Christiansen Kathleen Kirk 12:00 P.M. +Ricardo Ulloa Family 1:30 P.M. +Adrian Gonzalez Family MONDAY - JULY 4 - ST. ELIZABETH OF PORTUGAL 7:00 A.M. NO MASS 8:30 A.M. +Luis A. Tavarez TUESDAY - JULY 5 - ST. ANTHONY MARY ZACARRIA, PRIEST 7:00 A.M. +Jose Mendez Wife 8:30 A.M. (SI) Patrick Hardy David Hardy WEDNESDAY - JULY 6 - ST. MARIA GORETTI, VIRGIN AND MARTYR 7:00 A.M. VOCATIONS 8:30 A.M. +Roger Gibson Family THURSDAY - JULY 7 7:00 A.M. 8:30 A.M. +Cesar Guillermo Celpa Family FRIDAY - JULY 8 7:00 A.M. 8:30 A.M. 6:30 P.M. +Samuel Rodriguez Jacoba Rodriguez SATURDAY - JULY 9 - ST. AUGUSTINE ZHAO RONG, PRIEST AND MARTYR 8:30 A.M. +Ada L. Dominguez Son 4:30 P.M. +Paul W. Allaert Mike and Teresa Thompson SUNDAY - JULY 10 - FIFTEENTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME 7:30 A.M. PEOPLE OF INCRNATION 9:00 A.M. +Lois Fedon Friends 10:30 A.M. +Jorge L. Aspiro Aspiro Family 12:00 P.M. +Mary J. Christenson Friends 1:30 P.M. +Adela Rivera Olivo Rivera Family
SACRIFICIAL GIFTS OF TREASURE OFFERTORY (First Collection) is used solely for the operation and maintenance of the parish. Weekly Target ................................................. $23,000.00 06/26/2011 Offertory Donations .................... $16,676.00 Tuition Assistance ........................................... $ 30.00 Helping Hand ................................................... $ Peter’s Pence .................................................... $ 3,060.00 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 Eddie Contreras Lincoln Corra Bob Cramer Jacqueline Cramer Dora Cuellar Sara Desrochers Lucy Dietz Raymond Diez Joseph Dintino Lorraine Dodson Shirley Duran Dylan Edward Manuel Escamilla Tom Esgro Dorothy Fetrow
Albert Frietzsche Bertha Fyda Sheila Gildea Luis Gonzalez Maria Gonzalez Paula Hague Leonard Hamilton Patrick Hardy Robert Hasty Steven Harman Greg Jackson Rodrigo Jurado Colleen Kramer Mimi Kuhla Marta De La Rosa Daniela C. LaRosa Grace Leiva Frank Lettiere Michael Lloyd Paige Macfarlane Dolores Mastrino Pat Munroe Noah Nero Kathleen Newell Ernesto Nieves Mila Oquendo Dolores Osterstuck Barbara Painter Maria A. Patton JR Pearce 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 Mildred Sylvester Janet Taylor Ardith Ternes Sheli Thomas Bridget Thompson Dick Tobin Rhoda Toscano Doug Trent Maria Vizcarra Robert Walton Jerry Wegman Ty Wegman Selwyn Williams Steven Yudicky
06/26/2011 Renovation Donations .................... $ 1,886.00
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.
Thank you to Buds, Blooms & Beyond for their donations of flower arrangements for our weekend liturgies.
SGT Robert Caruso, Iraq SSGT Angelique Vazquez, Japan LCPL Almoris E. Lugo, Jr. SPC Ryan Wegman, Iraq PVT Joshua Luckey, Afghanistan CPT Raymundo Resendez
Buds, Blooms & Beyond
PFC James Blackwelder, Afghanistan Terry Stegman, Afghanistan MAJ Marty Maldonado, Afghanistan CW2 William Garcia, Afghanistan SGT Michael Haley
Visit them at 11234 W. Hillsborough. Ph. # 813-818-9600 www.budsbloomsandbeyond.com
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FAITH FORMATION STAFF 813-885-7861 Director of Faith Formation & R.C.I.A. Carmen Cayon carmen_dre@tampabay.rr.com Grades Pre K - 12 First Communion / Confirmation & Youth Ministry
Phone: (813) 885-7861
READINGS FOR THE WEEK Monday: Tuesday: Wednesday: Thursday: Friday: Saturday: Sunday:
Gn 28:10-22a; Mt 9:18-26 Gn 32:23-33; Mt 9:32-38 Gn 41:55-57; 42:5-7a, 17-24a; Mt 10:1-7 Gn 44:18-21, 23b-29; 45:1-5; Mt 10:7-15 Gn 46:1-7, 28-30; Mt 10:16-23 Gn 49:29-32; 50:15-26a; Mt 10:24-33 Is 55:10-11; Ps 65; Rom 8:18-23; Mt 13:1-23 [1-9]
Philomena Johnson pjohnson@icctampa.org
Thank you to everyone who helped with Fr. Jose’s Farewell Reception! IMPORTANT CHANGE!! Youth Ministry grades 6 – 12 will meet on Sundays, from 4:30 – 6:00PM next year rather than Wednesday evenings. We hope this change will help the youth and parents with scheduling struggles.
If your child is eligible for the reception of First Communion and Confirmation they must be attending Faith Formation on Sundays or a Catholic School. ALL students must register with the Faith Formation Office for Sacraments. Please call Philomena Johnson in the Faith Formation Office with any questions. 813-885-7861
The Faith Formation Office will be closed for the month of July. We wish you and your families a very safe and blessed summer vacation. See you in August!! Page 4
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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.
Fourteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time July 3, 2011 “Come to me, all you who labor and are burdened, and I will give you rest.” — Matthew 11:28 SHARE THE BURDEN “Come to me, all you who labor and are burdened, and I will give you rest” (Matthew 11:28). These words of our Savior seem to be in stark contrast to the previous chapter from the same Gospel, when we were told that if we do not take up our crosses, we are not worthy of Christ. Connecting these two messages might help us on our faith journeys. Being a follower of Christ surely means that we must embrace the cross, in its mystery of both suffering and triumph. This is something that we need not do alone, for the burden is often too heavy for us to carry by ourselves. Who, then, do we turn to? We can turn to the Body of Christ—the community of disciples gathered for worship. When we find the burden too heavy, let us remember that we can share that burden with our Christian sisters and brothers, who can help bring us rest. © Copyright, J. S. Paluch Co.
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PARISH ACTIVITIES
RELIGIOUS ARTICLES STORE OPEN: 1/2 HR BEFORE & AFTER THE 4:30PM SAT. MASS & ALL
Phone: (813) 885-7861
SUNDAY - JULY 3 MONDAY - JULY 4 7:30 P.M. Spanish Choir TUESDAY - JULY 5 9:00 A.M. Job Search Support Group 7:00 P.M. Alcoholics Anonymous 7:00 P.M. Spanish Prayer Group WEDNESDAY - JULY 6 7:00 P.M. Alcoholics Anonymous 7:00 P.M. Al-Anon 7:00 P.M. Al-Anon Spanish THURSDAY - JULY 7 11:30 A.M. Our Lady of Mercy Prayer Group 1:00 P.M. Legion of Mary 7:00 P.M. Spanish Intercessions Group FRIDAY - JULY 8 7:00 P.M. Spanish Youth Group SATURDAY - JULY 9 7:00 P.M. Spanish Young Adults
Music Room Conference Room St. Patrick’s Room St. Francis Room St. Patrick’s Room St. John’s Room Teacher’s Lounge Chapel Conference Room Chapel St. Francis Room St. Francis Room
SUNDAY MASSES ALTAR SERVER SCHEDULE
July 9/10 4:30 pm:
Joseph Budny, Bridget Budny, Holliston Wagner
7:30 am:
Margaret Parker, Matthew Walsh
9:00 am:
Mickey Carney, Sarah Cureton, Kaitlyn Johnson
10:30 am:
Robert Blazer, Christopher Mendola, Vincent Mendola
12:00 pm:
Marie Cotignola, Anthony Cotignola, Marco Cotignola
1:30 pm:
NO SCHEDULE AVAILABLE
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.
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
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. PHILIP CLEMENT .…………. 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…………………… INC. HOME & SCHOOL LISA ORTEGA …….884-4502 ( School Office) JOB SEARCH SUPPORT HILDA LYONS……icjobsupport@hotmail.com KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS FELIX CAYON………………….. … 884-4052 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 BAPTISMS CARMEN CAYON ……………….885-7861 RCIA CARMEN CAYON……….……….885-7861 FIRST EUCHARIST PHILOMENA JOHNSON……….885-7861 CONFIRMATION PHILOMENA JOHNSON …….. 885-7861 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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Monday - Thursday 9am to 4pm Friday 9am to Noon
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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WE ARE LOOKING FOR ADULT ALTAR SERVERS
OUTSIDE SHRINE Statue of the Holy Family including the base to be placed in our school courtyard This is a $10,500 project. We will gladly accept donations to make this a reality. Memorialize your deceased loved one or someone living who has played an important role in your life! For information about this unique opportunity call Mr. Paul Hunter at 813-885-7861.
TO ASSIST WITH
7:30
AM SUNDAY MASS All adult Catholics who have received the sacrament of Confirmation are welcome. If you are interested in learning more about this wonderful opportunity to get closer to Christ and more deeply participate in the Sacred Eucharist, please contact David Smith at iccaltarservers@gmail.com or through the Parish Office.
WELCOME FR. CLEMENT! This weekend we welcome our new parochial vicar, Rev. Philip Clement! A Welcome Recep on for Fr. Clement is being planned for August when everyone’s back from vaca on. As the date gets closer we will have informa on in the bulle n. In the mean me please introduce yourself and give Fr. Clement a warm Incarna on welcome!
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Christmas in July SALE JULY 17th Get a head start on your holiday shopping! Stop by after Mass on July 17th. We’ll be under the portico in front of the church. THERE WILL BE MANY ITEMS: New Stock Select Christmas Items Clearance Items too! Page 8
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Decimocuarto Domingo del Tiempo Ordinario 3 de julio de 2011 “Vengan a mí, todos los que están fatigados y agobiados por la carga, y yo los aliviaré”. — Mateo 11:28 LOS SANTOS Y OTRAS OBSERVANCIAS Domingo: Santo Tomás Lunes: Santa Isabel de Portugal; Día de la Independencia Martes: San Antonio María Zacaría Miércoles: Santa María Goretti Jueves: San Fermín Viernes: San Eugenio Sábado: Ntra. Sra. De Chiquinquirá; San Agustín Zhao Rong y compañeros
LES DESEAMOS UN FELIZ 4 DE JULIO La Oficina Parroquial estará cerrada el lunes 4 de Julio. En caso de una emergencia y necesita un sacerdote por favor llame al 813-885-7861. Colecta Peter’s Pence Muchas gracias por su generoso apoyo a la labor esencial del Santo Padre y a sus obras caritativas por medio de la Colecta Peter’s Pence. Nuestras contribuciones serán combinadas con las de nuestros hermanos y hermanas alrededor del mundo para ayudar al Santo Padre a socorrer a los más necesitados. Gracias a su generosidad, estaremos esparciendo la paz de Cristo por el mundo.
Tienda de Artículos Religiosos de Incarnation La tienda de artículos religiosos tendrá una venta bajo la carpa el domingo 17 de julio después de todas las misas. Vengan y Vean. ¡Los esperamos!
CURSO FELIPE 16 y 17 de julio, 2011 Un encuentro con Jesús, a través de la Efusión del Espíritu Santo Lugar: Iglesia St. Lawrence Costo: $35 Para más información comuníquese con Ma. Teresa Aguilar al 813-315-0925 o Reina Borjas al 813-770-5983. Cupo Limitado
Oración durante el verano El verano es un buen momento para recuperar fuerzas y dedicar algo de tiempo a lo que vamos dejando por las muchas ocupaciones. El gran teólogo cubano Alex García Rivera, que falleció este año, nos dejo preciosas reflexiones sobre la oración y reproducimos aquí unos de sus escritos en su memoria. ¿Ha estado alguna vez despierto toda la noche? Hay algo muy especial en el aire. Mientras que el resto del mundo se retira a dormir, una calma especial se cierne sobre la tierra. Quienes la han experimentado saben que esta calma se parece a la que hay en el interior de una iglesia vacía. Aunque usted esta aun despierto, siente que esa calma penetra en su alma y se empieza a sentir tan calmado como la noche. Es como si hubiera entrado en un lugar santo y, espontáneamente, su corazón recurre a la oración. Esta es la experiencia del Salmo 25. “Indícame tus caminos, enséñame tus sendas,” reza el salmista. Esto nos puede sorprender. Mucho de nosotros creemos que es más fácil dar gracias por algo, o pedir por algo o por alguien. Y sin embargo, existe otra oración para orar. También se ora para aprender. Oramos para aprender los caminos del Señor. Oramos para aprender a reconocer al Señor cuando está cerca. El camino más característico del Señor es el silencio. Así que la oración de la noche, la vigilia, es la oración que espera en el silencio, dejando que lo callado revele el movimiento del Señor dentro de nuestros corazones. Ésta es una lección muy valiosa. Si se aprende bien, no importa cuan ocupados o distraídos andemos, podemos hacer el silencio de nuevo, hacer la calma como en la noche y sentir la presencia del Señor en esa calma. ¡Imagínese la gracia que puede ser eso! Es como si llevase al Santísimo, la presencia del Señor, en su corazón todo el día. Déjenme que les recomiende, pues, la antigua práctica de la oración de la noche, la vigilia. Después de que todos se hayan ido a la cama, encuentre un lugar tranquilo y apague todas la luces excepto una vela. Ore con el Salmo 25 una vez y luego regrese a una frase o palabra que parece hablarle. Y por el resto de la noche, guarde silenciosamente esa palabra o frase en su corazón y espere a la aurora. Si consiguió estar despierto toda la noche, se dará cuenta de que a lo largo del día la calma de la noche ha permanecido con usted, y el Señor le habrá ensenado algo sobre este camino de silencio. Puede ser una de la mejores lecciones de su vida”. ©Nuestra Parroquia 2011
LA AUSENCIA DE ENTREGA Conocer la verdad y no obrar en consecuencia es tan necio como escribir una carta de amor y no enviarla. —Anónimo
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LECTURAS DE LA SEMANA Lunes: Gn 28:10-22a; Mt 9:18-26 Martes: Gn 32:23-33; Mt 9:32-38 Miércoles: Gn 41:55-57; 42:5-7a, 17-24a; Mt 10:1-7 Jueves: Gn 44:18-21, 23b-29; 45:1-5; Mt 10:7-15 Viernes: Gn 46:1-7, 28-30; Mt 10:16-23 Sábado: Gn 49:29-32; 50:15-26a; Mt 10:24-33 Domingo: Is 55:10-11; Sal 65 (64); Rom 8:18-23; Mt 13:1-23 [1-9]
6 de julio ♦ Santa Maria Goretti Fue una niña Italiana, pobre, huérfana de padre a muy temprana edad. Un joven vecino la pretendía y cuando ella se negó a mantener relaciones sexuales con él, el joven se enfureció, la atacó y la hirió de muerte. Antes de morir, María tuvo tiempo de perdonar al agresor, que luego se arrepintió mucho de lo que había hecho. ¿Crees que hay cosas que, en realidad, no tienen perdón? ¿Serias capaz de perdonar una agresión así?
Un pensamiento: "Si no quieres sufrir, no ames, pero si no amas ¿para qué quieres vivir?" San Agustín
Sabías que... Son sólo tres las santas Doctoras de la Iglesia: Santa Catalina de Siena, Santa Teresa de Jesús y Santa Teresa de Lisieux.
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COMPARTE LA CARGA “Vengan a mí, todos los que están fatigados y agobiados por la carga, y yo los aliviaré” (Mateo 11:28). Esta palabras de nuestro Salvador son un gran contraste con el previo capítulo del mismo Evangelio, cuando nos dice que si no cargamos nuestra propia cruz, no somos dignos de Cristo. Relacionar estos dos mensajes puede ayudarnos en nuestro camino de fe. Ser seguidor de Cristo ciertamente significa que debemos abrazar la cruz, en su misterio que es sufrimiento y triunfo a la vez. Es algo que no necesitamos hacer solos, ya que la carga suele ser demasiado pesada para llevarla sin ayuda. ¿A quién volcarnos entonces? Podemos volcarnos al Cuerpo de Cristo, a la comunidad de discípulos reunidos para el culto. Cuando sintamos que la carga es demasiado pesada, recordemos que podemos compartirla con nuestros hermanos y hermanas en Cristo que pueden traernos descanso.© Copyright, J. S. Paluch Co. NUESTRA CULTURA En la cultura hispana la vida del espíritu y la cotidiana son una sola. Las personas se refieren con toda naturalidad a la voluntad de Dios y a la presencia de Dios en sus vidas, sin hacer distinciones entre cuerpo y espíritu. Hay muchas expresiones que así indican: “Primero Dios”, “Si Dios nos da licencia”, “Que Dios lo acompañe”, “Bendiciones”.... © Copyright, Nuestra Parroquia