CHURCH OF THE INCARNATION Parish Office: 5124 Gateway Dr. , Tampa, FL 33615
813.885.7861
Fax: 813.884.3624
School Office: 5111 Webb Rd. , Tampa, FL 33615 MASS SCHEDULE Monday through Friday - 7am & 8:30am
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Fax: 813.885.3734
Fourteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time July 8, 2012
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
Clergy - 813-885-7861 Very Rev. Michael Suszynski, Pastor Rev. Jairo Atehortua Parochial Vicar Rev. Philip Clement, Parochial Vicar 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
Welcome Fr. Jairo! Please join us after mass in St Michael’s hall as we give a warm Incarnation welcome to our new parochial vicar.
CARNIVAL 2012 FINAL RESULTS EVENT
INCOME EXPENSES Rides
DONATIONS
PROFIT
PRE‐RIDES SALES + Bracelets
$31,890.00
$20,634.00
$0.00
$11,256.00
ON‐GROUND SALES
$13,197.00
$9,874.00
$0.00
$3,323.00
$1,694.00
$0.00
$500.00
$2,194.00
$2,017.46
$0.00
$2,017.46
MIDWAY CONCESSIONS Booths
THEME BASKETS RAFFLE
$9,510.00
$6,581.50
$600.00
$3,528.50
THRIFT STORE
$12,574.41
$0.00
$12,574.41
FOOD BOOTHS
$33,312.81
$11,664.91
$559.00
$22,206.90
$6,229.02
$683.31
$5,545.71
GAME/MISC BOOTHS Common Costs
CONSTRUCTION
$0.00
$1,588.43
‐$1,588.43
TENT‐CHAIR RENTAL
$0.00
$2,960.00
‐$2,960.00
$1,450.00
‐$1,450.00
$55,436.15 $1,659.00
$56,647.55
ELECTRICITY & WASTE REMOVAL
TOTAL
$110,424.70
FOOD BOOTHS
INCOME
EXPENSES
DONATIONS
PROFIT
AMERICAN
$3,527.75
$1,522.47
$2,005.28
BEER & WINE
$6,340.11
$2,101.45
$0.00
$4,238.66
STRAWBERRIES & SWEETS
$1,136.00
$362.39
$773.61
GREEK
$2,268.76
$1,304.60
$964.16
ITALIAN
$2,544.75
$1,395.89
$1,148.86
ORIENTAL
$3,048.50
$1,172.84
$1,875.66
PEPSI‐COLA 1 & 2
$4,732.11
$1,471.93
$3,260.18
FUNNEL CAKES
$1,824.25
$367.98
$1,456.27
PHILIPPINES
$1,832.18
$98.60
$50.00
$1,783.58
SPANISH
$6,058.40
$1,866.75
$509.00
$4,700.65
$33,312.81
$11,664.91
$559.00
$22,206.90
BALLOON (DARTS)
$678.80
$109.44
$569.36
FOOTBALL TOSS
$365.00
$58.85
$306.15
BASKETBALL
$647.25
$104.36
$542.89
BASEBALL ‐ BREAK A PLATE
$877.25
$141.44
$735.81
FACE PAINTING
$407.00
$0.00
$407.00
HURL‐A‐HOOP
$341.00
$54.98
$286.02
CANDY WHEEL
$766.75
$123.62
$643.13
KIDDY CORNER
$562.00
$90.61
$471.39
$1,112.60
$0.00
$1,112.60
TOTAL FOOD
WHEEL OF FORTUNE GO FISH BOWL
$471.37 $0.00 $471.37 TOTAL GAMES $6,229.02 $683.31 $0.00 $5,545.71 We would like to thank our many sponsors who donated money or prizes for the event including Brewer and Sons, Blount & Curry, Butch's Auto Repair, Cacciatores, Ace Hardware, Kowkabany's Taekwando, ABC Liquor, Expressions Nail &Spa, Village Inn, Green Thumb Nursery & Ice Cold Air
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† Mass Intentions † SUNDAY - JULY 8 - FOURTEENTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME 7:30 A.M. PEOPLE OF INCARNATION 9:00 A.M. (SI) Prayer box Intentions by Our Lady of Mercy Prayer Group 10:30 A.M. +Bertha C. Maldonado by Family 12:00 P.M. +Mary Jo Lyons by Jim and Sandy Cacacie 1:30 P.M. +Dario Melo by Darina Melo MONDAY - JULY 9 - ST. AUGUSTINE ZHAO RONG, PRIEST, MARTYR 7:00 A.M. 8:30 A.M. +Al Blizzard by Nieces TUESDAY - JULY 10 7:00 A.M. 8:30 A.M. +Cesar Celpa by Sonia de Celpa WEDNESDAY - JULY 11 - ST. BENEDICT, ABBOT 7:00 A.M. +Gary G. Trimble by Wife and Daughters 8:30 A.M. +Eloise James by Cressmans THURSDAY - JULY 12 7:00 A.M. +Al Blizzard by Niece 8:30 A.M. +Mary Larkin by Mary Perkinson FRIDAY - JULY 13 - ST. HENRY 7:00 A.M. 8:30 A.M. (SI) Alexis Garcia by Maria Barrios 6:30 P.M. +Nancy and +Jose Ponce by Tomasa Santamaria SATURDAY - JULY 14 - BLESSED KATERI TEKAKWITHA, VIRGIN 8:30 A.M. (SI) In Thanksgiving by Luz 4:30 P.M. +Jay Cerra by Family SUNDAY - JULY 15 - FIFTEENTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME 7:30 A.M. +Jo Anthony Moreau by Hugh Moreau 9:00 A.M. PEOPLE OF INCARNATION 10:30 A.M. +Antonio A. Hernandez by Wife 12:00 P.M. +Shirley Krick by Family 1:30 P.M. +Rosa Paloma by Ricardo Herrera
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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 Cali and Hope Mary Childers Mike Childers Delma Chimelis Frank Chinchar 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 Gloria Figuero Bertha Fyda Migdalia Garcia William Gareau
Mary Gibson Lauren Gillihan Kirk Goetz Maria Gonzalez Patrick Hardy Robert Hasty Lester Holland Greg Jackson Rodrigo Jurado Joyce Kielpinski Sue Ellen Krick Mimi Kuhla John Large Daniela C. LaRosa Michael Lloyd Rudy Lopez Andrea Maleska Abelardo Martinez Gloria Martinez
Elba Martinez Georgia McCauley Bonnie McCurdy Matthew T. McLane, Sr.
Manuel Ortiz Anne Patchill Bob Patterson JR Pearce Angelo Perez Kim Perez
Peter Proley Lydia Quesada Lucy Reyes Delores Roberta Evaristo Rodriguez Roland Rodriguez Sandy Sabino 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
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FAITH FORMATION NEWS!!
August 19th & 26th in St. Francis Room after all Masses LOOKING FOR SOMETHING TO DO THIS SUMMER? WANT TO KNOW MORE ABOUT OUR CATHOLIC FAITH?
New Bible Study groups are forming. One is a 20 week course on Church History and the other a 5 week course
Phone: (813) 885-7861 Fourteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time July 8, 2012 I will rather boast most gladly of my weaknesses, in order that the power of Christ may dwell with me. — 2 Corinthians 12:9
JESUS’ EXAMPLE OF HELPING OTHERS In today’s second reading Paul offers a wonderful argument to his converts at Corinth for seeking to help those in need. He is dealing with a practical problem, arranging a collection for the poor of the church of Jerusalem; but as he often does, he develops an important teaching about Jesus to make his point. After asking that they show their faith by generous gifts, he reminds them of the “gracious act of our Lord Jesus Christ, that though he was rich, for your sake he became poor, so that by his poverty you might become rich” (2 Corinthians 8:9). In the Incarnation our Lord assumed our human nature, certainly becoming poor for one who is God. The ultimate gracious act of this poverty was going to the cross with all its terrible sufferings. By this act of poverty we definitely become rich. Now our sins can be forgiven; we can share in the very life of God through the sacraments; we can attain eternal salvation! Copyright © J. S. Paluch Co.
that 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 at 885-7861 for more info, or email ccayon@icctampa.org if you are interested in joining one of our groups, or any other group that we may be starting in the near future!
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Monday: Am 2:6-10, 13-16; Mt 8:18-22 Tuesday: Eph 2:19-22; Jn 10:24-29 Wednesday: Am 5:14-15, 21-24; Mt 8:28-34 or, for Independence Day, any readings from the Mass “For Public Needs,” nos. 882-886, or “For Peace and Justice,” nos. 887-891 Thursday: Am 7:10-17; Mt 9:1-8 Friday: Am 8:4-6, 9-12; Mt 9:9-13 Saturday: Am 9:11-15; Mt 9:14-17 Sunday: Ez 2:2-5; Ps 123; 2 Cor 12:7-10; Mk 6:1-6a
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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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RELIGIOUS ARTICLES STORE OPEN:
PARISH ACTIVITIES SUNDAY - JULY 8 MONDAY - JULY 9 TUESDAY - JULY 10 9:00 A.M. Job Search Support Group St. Brendan 7:00 P.M. AA Men’s Closed Meetings St. Patrick’s Room 7:00 P.M. Spanish Prayer Group St. Michael’s Hall 7:00 P.M. Prayer Shawl Ministry Faith Formation Office 7:00 P.M. Music Ministry Church WEDNESDAY - JULY 11 7:00 P.M. AA Closed Meeting St. Patrick’s Room 7:00 P.M. Al-Anon St. John’s Room 7:30 P.M. Spanish Choir Music Room THURSDAY - JULY 12 9:00 A.M. Legion of Mary St. Brendan 11:30 A.M. Our Lady of Mercy Prayer Group Chapel 5:30 P.M. Spanish Intercessions Group Chapel 7:00 P.M. Music Ministry Church 7:00 P.M. Columbiettes St. Patrick’s Room FRIDAY - JULY 13 7:00 P.M. Spanish Youth Group St. Patrick’s Room SATURDAY - JULY 14 7:00 P.M. Spanish Young Adults 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.
1/2 HR BEFORE & AFTER THE 4:30PM SAT. MASS & ALL SUNDAY MASSES
July 8, 2012
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.
LITURGY GROUPS 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
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 WELCOMING COMMITTEE ROLANDO AND LETTY ESCAMILLA….475-5220
RECEIVING SACRAMENTS BAPTISMS CARMEN CAYON ……………….885-7861
JULY 22nd BULLETIN DEADLINE Email all written announcements by Tuesday, July 11th to imartinez@icctampa.org. Page 6
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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July 8, 2012 Job Support Ministry The Incarnation job support ministry meets on Tuesday mornings from 9 to 11 at St. Brendan's room outside of St. Michaels Hall. 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.
On June23, 2012, following the 4:30 Mass, District Deputy Bill Miller and District Warden Bryan Salek installed the Knights of Columbus Council #8612 officers for the 2012-2013 year. Grand Knight, Chet Casler; Financial Secretary, Robert Gonzalez; Deputy Grand Knight, Walter Carr Jr. ; Chancellor, Stan Schmidt; Recorder, Don Schirmer; Treasurer, Bill Daab Jr.; Advocate, Ray Pomponio; Warden, Robert Beaudry; Inside Guard, Rolando Escamilla; Outside Guard, Jose Jaimes; One-Year-Trustee, Jim Cacacie; Two-Year Trustee, Pete Baron; Three-Year-Trustee, Jeff Bickel; Chaplain, Fr. Michael Suszynski; Lecturer, Stan Zgurzynski. To celebrate the Councils’ 2011-2012 year, an awards banquet was held with the Columbiettes Auxiliary #8612 in St. Michaels Hall following the installation.
On June 23, 2012, following the 4:30 Mass, District Deputy Sally Rocca installed the Incarnation Columbiette Auxiliary # 8612 officers for the 2012-2013 term. Suzanne Perry-Casler, President; Donna Henry, Past President; Maureen Finch, Vice President; Debra Bickel, Secretary; Valerie Holley, Financial Secretary; Diane Fitzpatrick, Treasurer; Martha (Marty) Lalone, Sentinel. Fr. Michael Suszynski was installed as Chaplain. Following the installation, an awards banquet for the Columbiettes, Knight’s of Columbus, and guests was held in St. Michael’s Hall.
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
Prayer for Employment God, our Father, I turn to you seeking your divine help and guidance as I look for suitable employment. I need your wisdom to guide my footsteps along the right path, and to lead me to find the proper things to say and do in this quest. I wish to use the gifts and talents you have given me, but I need the opportunity to do so with gainful employment. Do not abandon me, dear Father, in this search, but rather grant me this favor I seek so that I may return to you with praise and thanksgiving for your gracious assistance. Grant this through Christ, our Lord. Amen. Source: Catholic Online
Decimocuarto Domingo del Tiempo Ordinario 8 de julio de 2012 Así pues, de buena gana prefiero gloriarme de mis debilidades, para que se manifieste en mí el poder de Cristo. — 2 Corintios 12:9 LOS SANTOS Y OTRAS CELEBRACIONES Domingo: San Eugenio Lunes: Ntra. Sra. del Rosario de Chiquinquirá, patrona de Colombia Martes: Santa Amelia Miércoles: San Benito Jueves: Santa Filomena; San Juan Guadalberto Viernes: San Enrique; Beato Carlos M. (Charlie) Rodríguez; Santa Teresa de los Andes Sábado: Beata Kateri Tekakwitha
ORACIÓN DE LA SEMANA 8 de julio de 2012 Dios nuestro, que por medio de la muerte de tu Hijo has redimido al mundo de la esclavitud del pecado, concédenos participar ahora de una santa alegría y, después en el cielo, de la felicidad eterna. Por nuestro Señor Jesucristo, tu Hijo, que vive y reina contigo en la unidad del Espíritu Santo y es Dios por los siglos de los siglos. Pregunta de reflexión: ¿Dirían los de mi alrededor que muestro la alegría de estar redimido de la esclavitud del pecado? 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.
¡ATENCION PADRES! Inscripción para Formación de Fe Fecha: domingos, 19 y 26 de agosto después de todas las misas Donde: Salón St. Francis
**Información sobre el Sacramento** Para recibir los sacramentos de Primera Reconciliación, Primera Eucaristía, y Confirmación, el estudiante tiene que haber participado un año en las sesiones de Formación de Fe parroquial o en la escuela católica parroquial el año anterior a matricularse.
FIESTA DE MARIA: 9 DE JULIO Nuestra Señora de Chiquinquirá, patrona de Colombia y de ciudades en Venezuela y Perú Cuando la Virgen quiere quedarse en un lugar y proteger a los habitantes, lo hace sin ningún problema, por muchos obstáculos e impedimentos que haya en el camino. Esta es la historia de la imagen de la Virgen de Chiquinquirá, en Colombia, que en realidad era un lienzo representando a Nuestra Señora del Rosario. Parece ser que colonizador español había construido una capilla y habían situado ahí el lienzo. Pero más tarde, la capilla se abandonó y con la humedad el lienzo se deterioró y acabó usándose como criba...Un día una mujer lo vio y pensó que, si había llevado la imagen de la Madre de Dios, debería ser respetado, así que lo llevo a una capilla y oró insistentemente que la Virgen se revelara. Un día, una mujer indígena y su hijo pasaban por allí cuando vieron la imagen con una luz inmensa y los colores restaurados a su brillo original...Una vez más, la Virgen se manifestó a los más humildes, y se quedó con ellos...
Misa Diocesana Hispana Dedicada a Nuestra Señora de los Treinta y Tres, Patrona de Uruguay Celebrante Principal Obispo Robert N. Lynch 29 de septiembre, 2012 11:00AM - 3:00PM Nativity Catholic Church 705 East Brandon Blvd. Brandon, FL 33511 Seguido de la misa tendremos una pequeña recepción en el salón social. DIALOGO MATRIMONIAL Muy cordialmente invitamos a todas las parejas y Familiares de la iglesia Incarnation a celebrar la integración de MDS a nuestra parroquia, el Viernes 6 de Julio a partir de las 6:30pm celebraremos una misa y posteriormente pasaremos al salón St. Michael. Contaremos con la presencia de Fr. Michael. El Diálogo Matrimonial es un movimiento Diocesano que brinda a las parejas, la oportunidad de celebrar su vida conyugal dándoles tiempo para compartir sus sentimientos, esperanzas, alegrías, frustraciones, tristezas y sueños en una atmósfera completamente privada y fuera del alcance de las tensiones y distracciones de la vida diaria. Pues bien, lo que Dios ha unido, que el hombre no lo separe. - Marcos 10,9
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8 de julio de 2012 TRADICIONES DE NUESTRA FE En los calendarios antiguos se celebraba la memoria de san Cristóbal el día 10 de este mes. Pero, con la reforma del Concilio Vaticano II este pobre santo se quedó sin trabajo sólo por el hecho de no poder comprobar su existencia. No fue que la reforma del Concilio Vaticano II quisiera haber negado al pobre de Cristóbal ni a tantos otros santos que fueron quitados del Santoral Romano. Sólo buscaba hacer lugar para nuevos santos y beatos; y menos mal, porque eventualmente el papa Juan Pablo II canonizó y beatificó a más de mil personas durante su pontificado. Muchos de estos santos no son tan bien conocidos como nuestro amigo san Cristóbal. Aunque ya no está en el calendario eclesiástico, Cristóbal continúa en los tableros de muchos carros ofreciendo su servicio de protección para los automovilistas. Esta chambita la consiguió porque ayudaba a cruzar el río a personas en camino, hasta que un día le tocó cargar con el niño Dios. Su nombre significa “el que carga con Cristo” y es un desafío a todos los que llevamos el nombre de cristiano. —Fray Gilberto Cavazos Glz, OFM, Copyright © J. S. Paluch Co.
NUESTRA CULTURA
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veces se piensa que las personas importantes son inalcanzables, están en otro lugar. La demasiada familiaridad con alguien parece que le resta importancia a la persona y su mérito. Eso podría ser peligroso en relaciones familiares, ya que al no esperar cosas grandes de la persona conocida, se podría paralizar y ahogar cualquier intento o iniciativa que la persona pudiera tener. Si no hay fe en las personas, no podrían hacer aquello a lo que Dios los ha llamado. ©Nuestra Parroquia 2012
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LECTURAS DE LA SEMANA Lunes: Os 2:16, 17b-18, 21-22; Mt 9:18-26 Martes: Os 8:4-7, 11-13; Mt 9:32-38 Miércoles: Os 10:1-3, 7-8, 12; Mt 10:1-7 Jueves: Os 11:1-4, 8c-9; Mt 10:7-15 Viernes: Os 14:2-10; Mt 10:16-23 Sábado: Is 6:1-8; Mt 10:24-33 Domingo: Am 7:12-15; Sal 85 (84); Ef 1:3-14 [3-10]; Mc 6:7-13
BEATA KATERI TEKAKWITHA Esta joven nativa americana (de las tribus Mohawk y Algonquin), será canonizada en octubre de este año. Es la primera nativa americana venerada como santa en la Iglesia. Su papá era un jefe Mohawk y su mamá católica, de la tribu Algonquin, fue capturada y llevada prisionera a territorio Mohawk, donde se casó. Su familia murió por una epidemia de viruela, y Kateri aprendió el catecismo de los misioneros franceses. Fue despreciada y marginada por su tribu, pero con un grupo de amigas, formó una comunidad de fe para apoyarse mutuamente y enseñar la doctrina de los niños y a cuidar de los pobres y los enfermos. Murió muy joven, con solo 24 años, cuando acababa de pronunciar sus votos religiosos. Es patrona de la ecología.