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 Saturday - 8:30 am & 4:30pm (Vigil) Sunday: 7:30am, 9:00am, 10:30am (signed), 12pm Misas en Espa単ol: 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 espa単ol 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
www.icctampa.org 813.884.4502
Fax: 813.885.3734
Sixteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time July 22, 2012
Sixteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time July 22, 2012 Behold, the days are coming, says the LORD, when I will raise up a righteous shoot to David. — Jeremiah 23:5a
THE DAYS ARE COMING Separation, isolation, and hostility are terrible things. We are, sadly, too familiar with all of them in our modern life, whether we look at world events or events in our own neighborhoods and families. All three readings today refer to these same sad human conditions. The prophet Jeremiah describes world conditions as if the people of his time were sheep who had been scattered by poor leadership and corrupt shepherds. But “the days are coming,” he assures us (Jeremiah 23:5), when a new shepherd, a just king, will come. We meet that king in the second reading and the Gospel. Paul reminds us in the Letter to the Ephesians that all divisions can now cease in Christ Jesus, who has brought us together through his blood. In Mark’s Gospel we see Jesus himself, looking with pity on those searching for him as if they were sheep without a shepherd.
PRAYER OF THE WEEK Show favor, O Lord, to your servants and mercifully increase the gifts of your grace, that, made fervent in hope, faith and charity, they may be ever watchful in keeping your commands. Through our Lord Jesus Christ, your Son, who lives and reigns with you in the unity of the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Reflection question: How has the Lord shown favor to me? Collect text from the English translation of The Roman Missal, © 2010, International Commission on English in the Liturgy Corporation. All rights reserved. Copyright © J. S. Paluch Company, Inc.
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Readings For The Week Monday: Mi 6:1-4, 6-8; Mt 12:38-42 Tuesday: Mi 7:14-15, 18-20; Mt 12:46-50 Wednesday: 2 Cor 4:7-15; Mt 20:20-28 Thursday: Jer 2:1-3, 7-8, 12-13; Mt 13:10-17 Friday: Jer 3:14-17; Mt 13:18-23 Saturday: Jer 7:1-11; Mt 13:24-30 Sunday: 2 Kgs 4:42-44; Ps 145; Eph 4:1-6; Jn 6:1-15
TREASURES FROM OUR TRADITION “Come away by yourselves to a deserted place and rest a while” must have been chosen for this summer season by a committee eager for a vacation. For the apostles, the promise of rest was foiled by the needs of the people who discovered their hideaway and pressed them into ministry. Some people do indeed use their vacation for ministry and mission, giving an intensity of service otherwise not possible. For most of us, vacation is a time when we can grow more aware of God’s plan, and can renew the bonds of love with family and friends in times of play and leisure. The disciples learn today that there is no place so out of the way that the life of worship and ministry is disengaged. Giving yourself to summer worship will enrich you, delight you, and give you a sense of the word of God’s progress in your heart. In today’s world, summer is the time when we are most acutely aware of the beauty of the world. Gratitude and wonder are fertile soils for God’s word to take root and prosper. Welcome the visitor today, and resolve that when you travel, you will be faithful to Sunday worship. —James Field, Copyright © J. S. Paluch Co.
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† Mass Intentions † SUNDAY - JULY 22 - SIXTEENTH SUNDAY OF ORDINARY TIME 7:30 A.M. +Al Blizzard by Krick Family 9:00 A.M. +Joseph Ruscetta by Roger and Donna 10:30 A.M. PEOPLE OF INCARNATION 12:00 P.M. +Pat Munro by Patricia Malacki and Family 1:30 P.M. +Sister Cecile Couture by Rosa Genao MONDAY - JULY 23 - ST. BRIDGET, RELIGIOUS 7:00 A.M. 8:30 A.M. +America Dominguez by Nelia Solis TUESDAY - JULY 24 - ST. SHARBEL MAKHLUF, PRIEST 7:00 A.M. +Lazar Philip by Beena Thomas 8:30 A.M. +Eugene P. Svitak and Family by Janine Svitak WEDNESDAY - JULY 25 - ST. JAMES, APOSTLE 7:00 A.M. (SI) Haylie Kim by Theresa Riol 8:30 A.M. +Gloria Martinez by ICCW THURSDAY - JULY 26 - STS. JOACHIM AND ANNE 7:00 A.M. (SI) Cristi A. Mills by Momma 8:30 A.M. (SI) Living Members of ICCW by ICCW FRIDAY - JULY 27 7:00 A.M. +Alex Trasmonte by Santos Family 8:30 A.M. +Kelly Bianchi by Friends 6:30 P.M. +Jesus A. Ossa Mejia by Fr. Diego SATURDAY - JULY 28 8:30 A.M. +James Stitt by Wife 4:30 P.M. +Evelyn and +Stanley Pajdo by Daughter and Grandchildren SUNDAY - JULY 29 - SEVENTEENTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME 7:30 A.M. +Sophie M. O'Leary by Regina Gregory 9:00 A.M. +Frank Fernandez by Celia Fernandez 10:30 A.M. PEOPLE OF INCARNATION 12:00 P.M. +Luis Rodriguez by ICCW 1:30 P.M. +Jose Joaquin Goris by Rosa Genao
SACRIFICIAL GIFTS OF TREASURE OFFERTORY (First Collection) is used solely for the operation and maintenance of the parish. Weekly Target ................................................. $ 23,000.00 07/15/2012 Offertory Donations .................... $ 17,514.75 Shortfall ............................................................ $ 5,485.25 Tuition Assistance .......................................... $ 119.00 Helping Hand .................................................. $ 36.00 Peters Pence .................................................... $ 25.00 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. 07/15/2012 Renovation Donations .................... $ 2,094.00
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.
No gift is too small Every gift changes a life Please give to the 2012 Annual Pastoral Appeal
Please Pray for One Another If you would like to add a name, e-mail Silvia Rivera at: srivera@icctampa.org or call the parish office. Lord, hear our prayers for the sick listed below and for all those who are not listed, but are in need of our prayers: Andre Ana R. Arroyave Benedetto Artino, Jr.
Jeff Bickel David Boyd Mariana Brandao Alice V. Brown Chuck Burton Marty Butler Cali and Hope Mary Childers Mike Childers Delma Chimelis Frank Chinchar Zenaida Craighead
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
Sarah Gibson Lauren Gillihan Maria Gonzalez Patrick Hardy Robert Hasty Lester Holland Greg Jackson Rodrigo Jurado Joyce Kielpinski Sue Ellen Krick Mimi Kuhla Erika Lacayo John Large Daniela C. LaRosa Michael Lloyd Rudy Lopez Andrea Maleska Abelardo Martinez
Elba Martinez Georgia McCauley Bonnie McCurdy Matthew T. McLane, Sr. Federico Menendez
E. D. Miller Cristi Mills Manuel Ortiz Anne Patchill Bob Patterson JR Pearce
Angelo Perez Kim Perez Peter Proley Lydia Quesada Delores Roberta Evaristo Rodriguez Roland Rodriguez Sandy Sabino Humberto Sanchez Kiki Santiago Christine Screeton Bill Seemann Macario Sosa Dorothy Spanlake Bill and Angie Spink
Ursula Steele Elizabeth Suarez Mildred Sylvester Sheli Thomas Ron Tiede Carmen Torres 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 1LT Orlando R. Zambrano, Afghanistan
Lord, grant eternal rest to the souls of the dearly departed, especially the souls of Luis Roldan (06/04/2012) George Newton (06/14/2012) David Mc Elwaine (06/22/12) James E. Moore, Jr. (06/24/2012) Mavis Williams (06/24/2012) Maria M. Burgos (06/27/2012) America Quinones (06/28/2012) May they find eternal happiness in the loving arms of Jesus and Mary, and may their grieving families find Christ’s healing peace in His Spirit.
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Church of the Incarnation, Tampa, FL
Phone: (813) 885-7861
FAITH FORMATION NEWS FAITH FORMATION REGISTRATION August 19th & 26th in St. Francis Room after all Masses RCIA: Inquiry Sessions are scheduled to begin on Monday nights, August 6, 2012; 7:00-8:30 pm in the Parish Conference Room. These sessions are bilingual. If you are interested in learning more about becoming Catholic in our parish and the RCIA process please contact Carmen @ 885-7861 or ccayon@icctampa.org
from Loyola Kids Book of Everyday Prayers © 2002 by Catherine Odell and Margaret Savitskas
Si usted esta interesado en formar parte de la iglesia Católica y recibir los sacramentos de iniciación, estas invitado a participar en sesiones del RICA que comenzaran los lunes, 6 de Agosto en el salon de conferencia de la parroquia, de 7:00-8:30 pm. Para mas información llamen a Carmen al 885-7861 o por correo electrónico: ccayon@icctampa.org Adult Confirmation If you are 18 years old or older, baptized in the Catholic faith, attending Mass regularly and are considering being confirmed, please call Carmen for more info. We hope to begin preparation for Adult Confirmation in January! ccayon@icctampa.org Si eres adulto, bautizado Católico, de 18 anos o mas, participando en la Misa regularmente y estas interesado a prepararse para su Confirmación en su fe Católica, llamen a Carmen para mas información. Empezaremos una preparación para adultos en Enero. ccayon@icctampa.org
Have a Blessed Summer!
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INCARNATION CATHOLIC SCHOOL INCARNATION CATHOLIC SCHOOL is a Pre-K to Grade 8 school that has served our Parish and the surrounding Tampa Bay community for almost 50 years. ICS students go on to successful high school, collegiate and life careers. CURRICULAR HIGHLIGHTS INCLUDE: -Weekly Celebration of the Eucharist and Daily Religion Classes -PE, Art, Music, Media, Spanish and Computer Classes -PE and Health classes for Grades 6 – 8 -Spanish for Grades 6 – 8 three times per week, twice for Grade 5, once for PreK – Grade 4 -Computer classes for Grades 6 – 8 two times per week (with a third class being an interdisciplinary class with LA), once for PreK to Grade 5 -SuperKids reading program in Kindergarten and 1st Grade (expanding to Pre-K and Grade 2 in 2013 – 14) -Recess for all grade levels -Lessons taught using practices based on proven research
-Affordable tuition rates -Step-Up for Students Scholarships accepted -Average class size of 19 students -Extra-curricular activities including interscholastic sports, chess club, dance, gardening, robotics -For more information, call 813.884.4502 -Visit our school’s website: www.icstampa.org -------------------------------------------------------------------------
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 out our Catholic faith through service to each other and the community.
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Sixteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time
RELIGIOUS ARTICLES STORE OPEN:
July 22, 2012
PARISH ACTIVITIES SUNDAY - JULY 22 MONDAY - JULY 23 TUESDAY - JULY 24 9:00 A.M. Job Search Support Group in St. Brendan 7:00 P.M. AA Men’s Closed Meetings St. Patrick’s Room 7:00 P.M. Spanish Prayer Group in St. Michael’s Hall 7:00 P.M. Music Ministry - Church WEDNESDAY - JULY 25 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 26 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 FRIDAY - JULY 27 7:00 P.M. Spanish Youth Group - St. Patrick’s Room SATURDAY - JULY 28 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
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
AUGUST 5th BULLETIN DEADLINE Email all written announcements by Tuesday, July 24th 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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Church of the Incarnation
813-885-7861 “Encourage one another and build each other up…” 1 Thess. 5:11
Catholic Business Network of Tampa Bay is a non profit membership organization for Tampa area Catholic business people. While we welcome people of all faiths, the network is comprised of Catholic professionals who want to incorporate their faith into the workplace while networking with other Catholics to foster personal and business relationships. Join us! Tuesdays from 7:30 am – 9:00 am sharp LifeChoices Women’s Care 1527 Dale Mabry Highway, Suite 101 Lutz, FL 33548 Please RSVP to Mary Ann at (813) 833-4737 Maryann.whallen@yahoo.com For more information visit: www.cbntampa.com How would you like to spend your time helping women who are experiencing an unplanned pregnancy? It has been so rewarding helping Moms choose life for their babies and helping them through their pregnancies and seeing the joy in their faces when their babies arrive. LifeChoices Women’s Care, a pregnancy resource clinic (part of the Life Alliance of the Diocese of St. Petersburg), welcomes more helping hands and loving hearts to join us in service to women in need. The Center is open on Mondays 10 am – 6:30 pm, Tuesdays and Thursdays 10 am – 4 pm. We also are looking for nurses and ultrasound technicians who can assist at the clinic. The clinic is ½ mile north of County Line Road at 1527 Dale Mabry Highway, Suite 101, Lutz – across from the Walmart Supercenter. Call Barbara at (813) 948-7734 or email Barbara.Cowne@LifeChoicesWomensCare.org.
LOOKING FOR HOST FAMILIES Each school year, PAX-Program of Academic Exchange places High School students from around the world with Host Families throughout the USA. This is an educational chance of a lifetime for the students to go to school in the USA & share their culture while learning about the American lifestyle. Host families bring the world to them, learning about a new culture from their “adopted” son or daughter for a school year, and create a friendship that lasts a lifetime. For more information, please contact Karen @727-329-8060.
RETROUVAILLE Retrouvaille, winner of the Smart Marriages Impact Award, is a lifeline for marriage. The program helps couples through difficult times in their marriage. In today’s busy world, many couples experience boredom, coldness, frustration, and loneliness. Others suffer anger and other forms of conflict. Retrouvaille provides tools that help get your marriage back on track. Also, gives you the opportunity to rediscover each other and examine your lives together in a new and positive way. The next program will be held on August 3-5, 2012 at Bethany Center in Lutz, FL. For confidential information and to register, call Barry and Faith Peterson at 727842-7971, or 800-470-2230. You may also visit our web site at www.HelpOurMarriage.com.
NATURAL FAMILY PLANNING WEEK JULY 22-28 ‘Knowing and learning about what goes on inside of my unique body amazed me.’ Women especially find this information empowering. The woman gains a new respect for herself and often finds that her husband has a new supportive attitude: ‘My husband respects me as a person in my own right.’” (Mary Shivanandan in, An Introduction to Natural Family Planning, Notare, ed., 2009, p. 22) Information Session on Wednesday, July 25, from 7:00 – 8:30 PM at St. James the Apostle Parish, 8400 Monarch Dr., Port Richey, FL. Register by email to: fertilitycare@verizon.net
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Sixteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time 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. 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
July 22, 2012 Make Your Contribution Electronically Did you know you could have your donation to the parish deducted automatically from your checking or savings account? Electronic funds transfer saves time, is easy to sign up for and is especially helpful when out of town. For additional information about making your contribution to the parish electronically please contact Paul in the parish office at 813-885-7861
LOST & FOUND If you lost an item in the church or parish grounds and haven’t checked with us lately, please call the parish office 813-885 -7861. Prayer for Protection against Storms & Hurricanes Our Father in Heaven through the intercession of Our Lady of Prompt Succor, spare us during this Hurricane season from all harm. Protect us and our homes from all disasters of nature. Our Lady of Prompt Succor, hasten to help us. We ask this through Christ our Lord. Amen
CRAFTERS NEEDED! Thank you to
Incarnation’s Council of Catholic Women will host its Annual Arts and Crafts Festival on Saturday, October 20th and Sunday, October 21st, 2012.
Buds, Blooms & Beyond Floral & Gift Shop
Exhibitors interested can contact Connie Hennessey at 813884-8326. Do not wait; there are limited inside/outside spaces available!
Visit them at 11234 W. Hillsborough. Ph. #813-818-9600 www.budsbloomsandbeyond.com
Event Description: A fun filled Arts and Crafts Festival; Features music, ethnic, delicious food and an art fair. Nice family event!
for their donations of flower arrangements for our weekend liturgies.
MINISTRY & ORGANIZATION LEADERS, our facilities calendar is now online! If you need to request a room for your
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event, you can now view the calendar to see if a room is available. Go to our website at www.icctampa.org and on the homepage scroll down until you see FACILITIES CALENDAR.
Decimosexto Domingo del Tiempo Ordinario 22 de julio de 2012 Viene un tiempo, dice el Señor, en que haré surgir un renuevo en el tronco de David. — Jeremías 23:5a
Reflexionado la Palabra de Dios Como a los Apóstoles, también a nosotros Jesús nos llama a descansar con Él, nos llama a compartir su intimidad. El encuentro con Jesús, que tiene su momento culminante en la celebración de la Misa, nos lleva a vivir en su amistad. Como Amigo, Jesús pone siempre su Palabra salvadora a nuestra disposición, no la impone, sino que espera el momento en que la queremos escuchar. Su palabra nos alimenta, nos orienta y nos guía. Está siempre a nuestra disposición en la Biblia, y se abre a manos llenas en la celebración de la Misa. Resuena en nuestros oídos, y cuando le abrimos el corazón nos dice lo que nos hace falta. En la Eucaristía Jesús se hace presencia continua. Él nos espera en cada Sagrario, para que podamos descansar en Él. Pero la amistad con Jesús no se improvisa. Él la ofrece cada día, nosotros sólo podremos descubrirla y sostenerla con el trabajo continuo de encontrarnos y compartir nuestra vida con Él, de la misma manera que Él comparte la suya con nosotros (la amistad no se improvisa, se construye con el tiempo, después de haber compartido muchas horas juntos). Sabemos que nuestra vida es una misión que consiste en ser testigos de Jesús. Pero este testimonio, y por lo tanto la fidelidad a nuestra misión, no es posible si no vivimos en un continuo encuentro con Él, que nos permite conocerlo cada vez más, y de esta manera compenetrarnos cada vez más con su Vida, como sucede con los amigos. La fidelidad a nuestra misión sólo es posible viviendo una amistad siempre creciente con Él...
ORACIÓN DE LA SEMANA 22 de julio de 2012, Míranos, Señor, con amor y multiplica en nosotros los dones de tu gracia para que, llenos de fe, esperanza y caridad, permanezcamos siempre fieles en el cumplimiento de tus mandatos. 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: ¿Cómo me muestra el Señor los dones de su gracia? 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.
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.
Relajemos nuestra mente El sabio Pascal decía: Muchísimos de los males que le suceden a las personas se debe a que no dedican tiempo para pensar y meditar. La experiencia ha demostrado que la costumbre de dedicar tiempo a pensar y meditar puede llevar a experimentar paz interior, y esta se traducirá también en paz exterior. Los maestros en espiritualidad aconsejan dedicar varios minutos cada día a meditar, o sea a pensar despacio, a reflexionar atentamente acerca de algo. La práctica de dedicar varios minutos a día a meditar, a pensar despacio, llena la mente de paz y armonía y obtiene luces e iluminaciones jamás imaginadas. El meditar un poco cada día, lleva a reducir la tendencia a racionar violenta y agresivamente ante las contrariedades de la vida y a considerar los problemas como pequeñas dificultades y no como grandes tragedias. La meditación nos lleva a mantenernos en calma y a estar en paz. En resumidas cuentas a no disgustarnos por pequeñeces, y a no ahogarnos en un vaso de agua.
¡ATENCION PADRES! Inscripción para Formación de Fe Fecha: domingos, 19 y 26 de agosto después de todas las misas en el 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. LOS SANTOS Y OTRAS CELEBRACIONES Domingo: Santa María Magdalena Lunes: Santa Brígida de Suecia Martes: San Sharbel Makhlūf Miércoles: Santiago Apóstol Jueves: San Joaquín y Santa Ana Sábado: San Pedro Poveda
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22 de julio de 2012 TRADICIONES DE NUESTRA FE Desde el Concilio Vaticano II la Iglesia, como Pueblo de Dios, ha tomado la imagen de una peregrinación para definir su presencia en este mundo. Para los hispanos la peregrinación más antigua es la de Santiago de Compostela en España cuya fiesta celebramos esta semana. Según la tradición, Santiago Apóstol evangelizó España y después de su muerte su cadáver fue llevado a Galicia por acontecimientos milagrosos. En el siglo VII señales de estrellas llevaron al descubrimiento del lugar de su entierro y se construyó un santuario con el nombre de Campo de Estrellas. Eventualmente, a finales del primer milenio cristiano, empezaron las famosas peregrinaciones a Santiago. Después de muchos siglos la mejor manera de llegar a Santiago todavía es a pie. Recorrer el camino de Santiago es caminar sobre las huellas de innumerables peregrinos que durante más de mil años han ido trazando el sendero. Peregrinar es caminar despacio por la vida de fe, aguantando lo que el camino ofrezca con la certeza final de gozar la contemplación de Dios. —Fray Gilberto Cavazos Glz, OFM, Copyright © J. S. Paluch Co.
NUESTRA CULTURA Antes de llegar a este país, mucha gente comenta riendo que no sabían que eran hispanos o latinos. Eran, simplemente, mexicanos, salvadoreños, guatemaltecos, puertorriqueños, cubanos o del país donde vinieran. Aquí, el unificar bajo una misma categoría permite, en cierto modo, crear una nueva identidad de inmigrantes con una misma lengua y en gran medida una misma religión y en muchos aspectos una cultura común. De esta manera podemos ofrecer a la iglesia una imagen de congregación de diversidad en una nueva comunidad.
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LECTURAS DE LA SEMANA Lunes: Mi 6:1-4, 6-8; Mt 12:38-42 Martes: Mi 7:14-15, 18-20; Mt 12:46-50 Miércoles: 2 Cor 4:7-15; Mt 20:20-28 Jueves: Jer 2:1-3, 7-8, 12-13; Mt 13:10-17 Viernes: Jer 3:14-17; Mt 13:18-23 Sábado: Jer 7:1-11; Mt 13:24-30 Domingo: 2 Re 4:42-44; Sal 145 (144); Ef 4:1-6; Jn 6:1-15
FESTIVAL DE ARTESANíA Y MANUALIDADES ¡Se necesitan exhibidores! El Consejo de Damas Católicas de Incarnation esta patrocinando este Festival de Artesanía y Manualidades en el Salón St. Michael, los días 20 y 21 de octubre– Para información por favor comuníquese con Connie Hennessey al 884-8326. Solo hay una cantidad limitada de espacios disponibles.
Un pensamiento: "Con la práctica fiel de las virtudes más humildes y sencillas, has hecho Madre mía, visible a todos el camino recto del Cielo." Santa Teresa de Lisieux