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
www.icctampa.org 813.884.4502
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Seventeenth Sunday in Ordinary Time July 29, 2012 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
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Seventeenth Sunday in Ordinary Time July 29, 2012 The eyes of all look hopefully to you, and you give them their food in due season. — Psalm 145:15 ONE LORD, ONE FAITH Do you suppose the authors of the four Gospels were aware of today’s first reading from the second book of Kings? Of course they were. The prophet Elisha fed a hundred men with twenty barley loaves in order to prove God’s power. This same miracle, now multiplied by more people fed by fewer loaves, is attributed to Jesus in all four Gospels. In today’s passage from John we even have the detail that the loaves were barley, reminding every pious Jew of that miracle that Elisha worked. Yet Jesus went into hiding when they wanted to make him king. It is the passage from Paul’s Letter to the Ephesians that gives us the reason for this. The power of Jesus comes from God. It is not meant merely to feed us, or to provide one group with a king. There is one Lord, one faith, one God and Father of all who works through Jesus Christ and through us all. Copyright © J. S. Paluch Co.
Monday: Jer 13:1-11; Mt 13:31-35 Tuesday: Jer 14:17-22; Mt 13:36-43 Wednesday: Jer 15:10, 16-21; Mt 13:44-46 Thursday: Jer 18:1-6; Mt 13:47-53 Friday: Jer 26:1-9; Mt 13:54-58 Saturday: Jer 26:11-16, 24; Mt 14:1-12 Sunday: Ex 16:2-4, 12-15; Ps 78; Eph 4:17, 20-24; Jn 6:24-35
TREASURES FROM OUR TRADITION The feeding of the five thousand (and more) by the seaside is certainly the most famous of picnics. The miracle of the loaves reminds us of the earlier miracle of the wine at Cana. Like the Cana miracle, this one begins with human initiative as the small child responds to the hunger of the crowd by offering a seemingly meager gift. What could be more appropriate for deep summer than a Gospel account of a joyful picnic with Jesus and the generosity of a child at the center? The coming month of August has always been a time for delight in the bounty of the earth, for picnics by the sea, dinner under the stars, for porch and rooftop, for parks and beaches, and enjoying the best of local crops. August’s festivals of Transfiguration and Assumption have long given Christians the best of excuses for feasting on the abundance of summer: corn, tomatoes, pesto, bowls of fresh fruit. Picnics are a sign of the welcome table of God: always room for one more, always plenty to share, always a place of laughter and story-telling and always speaking to us of our deepest longings. Don’t let August pass by without a picnic! —James Field, Copyright © J. S. Paluch Co.
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† Mass Intentions † 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 MONDAY - JULY 30 - ST. PETER CHYRSOLOGUS, BISHOP 7:00 A.M. 8:30 A.M. +Irene Cooney by Rafferty Family TUESDAY - JULY 31 - ST. IGNATIUS OF LOYOLA, PRIEST 7:00 A.M. 8:30 A.M. +Miguel Angel Santos by Family WEDNESDAY - AUGUST 1 - ST. ALPHONSUS LIGUORI, BISHOP 7:00 A.M. 8:30 A.M. (SI) Rafferty Family by Raffertys THURSDAY - AUGUST 2 - ST. EUSEBIUS OF VERCELLI, BISHOP 7:00 A.M. 8:30 A.M. +Patrick Bambrick by Elaine and Christine FRIDAY - AUGUST 3 7:00 A.M. 8:30 A.M. +Victoria Nguyen by Jessica Montalvo 6:30 P.M. +Juana Rivas by Family SATURDAY - AUGUST 4 - ST. JOHN VIANNEY, PRIEST 8:30 A.M. +Dominga Reyes by Granddaughter 4:30 P.M. +Alice Magno by Patricia Malacki Family SUNDAY - AUGUST 5 - EIGHTEENTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME 7:30 A.M. +Fara Alfonso and +Jose L. Gener by Aymee Fernandez 9:00 A.M. +Mose and +Mary Taylor by Mark Taylor 10:30 A.M. +Jose A. Familia by Family 12:00 P.M. (SI) Prayer Box Intentions by Our Lady of Mercy Prayer Group 1:30 P.M. PEOPLE OF INCARNATION
SACRIFICIAL GIFTS OF TREASURE OFFERTORY (First Collection) is used solely for the operation and maintenance of the parish. Weekly Target ................................................. $23,000.00 07/22/2012 Offertory Donations .................... $17,345.00 Shortfall ............................................................ $ 5,655.00 Tuition Assistance ........................................... $ 9.00 Helping Hand ................................................... $ 119.00 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. 07/22/2012 Renovation Donations .................... $ 1,840.00
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.
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 813885-7861
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: Ana R. Arroyave Benedetto Artino, Jr.
Jeff Bickel Derek Bossowski Mariana Brandao Alice V. Brown Chuck Burton Marty Butler Cali and Hope Mike Childers Delma Chimelis Zenaida Craighead
Flor Diaz Gail Diestler Jack and Lucy Dietz
Dylan Edward Manuel Escamilla Tom Esgro Nila Espinola Gloria Figuero Nora Freyre Bertha Fyda William Gareau Mary Gibson
Angelo Perez Kim Perez Peter Proley Lydia Quesada Delores Roberta Roland Rodriguez Sandy Sabino Humberto Sanchez Kiki Santiago Christine Screeton Bill Seemann Macario Sosa Dorothy Spanlake
Sarah Gibson Lauren Gillihan Maria Gonzalez Lester Holland Greg Jackson Rodrigo Jurado Joyce Kielpinski Sue Ellen Krick Mimi Kuhla Erika Lacayo John Large Daniela C. LaRosa Bonnie Letson Andrea Maleska Bonnie McCurdy
Bill and Angie Spink
Mildred Sylvester Sheli Thomas Federico Menendez Ron Tiede E. D. Miller Carmen Torres Cristi Mills Ines Velazquez Beba Montero Mercedes Viera Manuel Ortiz Jerry Wegman Anne Patchill Ty Wegman Bob Patterson Selwyn Williams JR Pearce Bruno Zabukas Matthew T. McLane, Sr.
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
Thank you to Buds, Blooms & Beyond for their donation of flower arrangements for our weekend liturgies! Visit them at 11234 W. Hillsborough, Tampa, FL 813-818-9600
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REGISTRATION WILL BE HELD Sunday August 19th and 26th a er ALL Masses in St. Francis Room, please bring a copy of your child’s Bap smal Cer ficate if this is their first year a ending Faith Forma on or if they are preparing for First Communion or Confirma on.
Faith Forma on begins Sunday, September 16th. If you feel God’s call to share your faith with the youth of our parish please contact Philomena Johnson in the Faith Forma on Office at 813‐885 ‐7861 or you may email her at pjohnson@icctampa.org. We especially need catechists for Middle and High School.
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 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 Pg. 4
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ADORATION By Paul Turner Adoration before the Blessed Sacrament draws the worshiper into spiritual communion with God. Whether done on one’s own time or at a scheduled service, adoration of the Eucharistic presence of Christ fosters our devotion for participation in the Mass. Jesus instituted the Eucharist for our eating and drinking. Sharing communion at Mass brings us nourishment, healing and sustenance. There is no substitute for participation in the Eucharist; adoration should enhance it, not replace it. Catholics reserve leftover communion breads in a tabernacle. The primary purpose for this custom is to have the Body of Christ ready for the dying at any time. The tabernacle also provides communion for the sick or those unable to come to Mass. Because it houses the sacramental Body of Christ, it serves as a place for adoration. Adoration may be private or public. When adoring the Blessed Sacrament in private, Catholics usually go to any church, where the communion hosts are kept inside the tabernacle. They say whatever prayers they wish. Public adoration may take place in the context of a brief service (traditionally called “Benediction” although that only refers to the blessing which concludes it) or over a more extended period of time. The Blessed Sacrament is usually presented for adoration outside the tabernacle on an altar or a stand. Extended periods of adoration used to be common. They filled the void for people who were not receiving communion frequently. However, in the twentieth century, the church urged people to more frequent communion and has forbidden exposition during Mass. Participation in the Eucharist at Mass accomplishes spiritual communion more perfectly and renders simultaneous adoration unnecessary. Prolonged periods of adoration may happen in church where a large number of the faithful are gathering and when the bishop has given his approval. If Mass is celebrated, the Blessed Sacrament should be returned to the tabernacle. Whether the Blessed Sacrament is inside or outside the tabernacle, adoration may invite us into prayer and prepare us for the Eucharist. Copyright © 1997 Resource Publications, Inc., 160 E. Virginia St. #290, San Jose, CA 95112, (408) 286-8505, Paul Turner, pastor of St. Munchin Parish in Cameron, Mo.
Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament Is this Friday! Won’t you spend One hour with our Lord?
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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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PARISH ACTIVITIES
RELIGIOUS ARTICLES STORE OPEN:
1/2 HR BEFORE & AFTER THE 4:30PM SAT. MASS & ALL SUNDAY MASSES
SUNDAY - JULY 29 MONDAY - JULY 30 TUESDAY - JULY 31 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. Music Ministry - Church WEDNESDAY - AUGUST 1 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 - AUGUST 2 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 - AUGUST 3 7:00 P.M. Spanish Youth Group - St. Patrick’s Room SATURDAY - AUGUST 4 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. 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.
AUGUST 12TH BULLETIN DEADLINE Email all written announcements by Tuesday, July 31st to
Phone: (813) 885-7861 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 WELCOMING COMMITTEE ROLANDO AND LETTY ESCAMILLA….475-5220
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. 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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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! Incarnation’s Council of Catholic Women will host its Annual Arts and Crafts Festival on Saturday, October 20th and Sunday, October 21st, 2012. Exhibitors interested can contact Connie Hennessey at 813884-8326. Do not wait; there are limited inside/outside spaces available! Event Description: A fun filled Arts and Crafts Festival; Features music, ethnic, delicious food and an art fair. Nice family event!
Job Search 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 Pg. 7
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Shown above with Father Michael are the new officers of the Fourth Degree Pope John XXIII Assembly 2984 after they celebrated their annual installation and dinner.
Columbiettes The Incarnation Columbiettes Auxiliary # 8612 is proud to acknowledge Grace Lafferty as the recipient of our prestigious Columbiette of the Year Award 2011-2012. Also, moving forward the auxiliary recently held a very productive planning meeting for the 2012-2013 term. Innovative ideas were shared that includes our continued efforts to invite practicing Catholic women, 17 years of age and above, to join our auxiliary. To learn more please contact membership chair Dale Zgurzynski via phone 813-431-1777 or by email szgurzynski@tampabay.rr.com. Thank you and God Bless.
Knights of Columbus The Knights of Columbus Incarnation Council # 8612 presented the distinguished Knight of the Year Award 2011 -2012 to Stan Zgurzynski. As the council transitions into a new fiscal year 20122013, we invite all practicing Catholic men to join our international fraternal organization. For information on the Kof C and how to become a member please contact membership chair Stan Zgurzynski at 813-885-5228 or Chet Casler at koc8612gk@gmail.com.
MINISTRY & ORGANIZATION LEADERS, our facilities
Special envelopes are in the pews. Thank You! The Monthly Food Collection will be held next weekend. Please place non perishables in the church lobby or your monetary donations in the Helping Hand boxes located at the rear of the church. Thank you!
First Friday Eucharistic Adoration Eucharistic Adoration is held on the First Friday of each month in our chapel for the purpose of honoring and praying to the Blessed Sacrament.
This Friday, Eucharistic Adoration will start after the 8:30am Mass and conclude with benediction at 6:15pm. We encourage you to pray for just one hour.
calendar is now online! If you need to request a room for your 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.
Have a Blessed Summer!
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Decimoséptimo Domingo del Tiempo Ordinario 29 de julio de 2012 A ti, Señor, sus ojos vuelven todos y tú los alimentas a su tiempo. — Salmo 145(144):15
Reflexionando la palabra de Dios Domingo 17 Tiempo Ordinario. 29 de Julio 2012 Todos los días experimentamos hambre de pan, y de muchas cosas más. El hambre es algo que nunca falta. Siempre tenemos hambre de algo. Empezamos por el hambre de lo más básico, pero cuando la hemos saciado enseguida queremos algo más. Lo primero es el alimento, magníficamente representado por el pan, que expresa nuestra necesidad mas básica. Pero una vez que tenemos lo que hace falta para comer, no sólo pan, sino también “la canasta llena”, si es posible, queremos tener con qué vestirnos. Y si lo tenemos, enseguida aspiramos a un techo. Y si tenemos un techo, queremos poder agregarle calefacción en el invierno y ventilación o refrigeración en verano. Y así es siempre. Nunca se acaba, porque siempre tenemos hambre de algo más. A veces pensamos que para tener todas las cosas que necesitamos nos alcanzaría con tener mucho dinero. Incluso algunos dedican o han dedicado toda su vida a buscar y amontonar dinero, pensando de que esa manera llegaría un día en que tendrían todo lo que necesitarían y ya no buscarían nada más. Pero en realidad lo que pasó es que se han visto envueltos en una carrera en la que no pueden parar. Porque aun teniendo todo el dinero al que se puede aspirar, todavía se puede pretender más. Es que, en realidad, lo que manifiesta nuestra hambre, en todas sus formas, no es sólo una necesidad fisiológica, sino las ansias de vivir para siempre, y con una vida plena. El lado malo, es que, como dice el refrán, “la ambición mata al hombre”, sobre todo si ambición de poder. El lado bueno es que toda el hambre es signo del deseo de una vida que no se acabe, a la que todos aspiramos, y que sólo puede provenir de Dios. Y por eso, todas nuestras necesidades se resuelven finalmente y se resumen en nuestra hambre de Dios, que nos tendrá siempre inquietos, mientras no lleguemos a Él. Oración Señor: tenemos demasiados panes. Y tenemos demasiados hombres y mujeres que no tienen pan. Tú nos has dicho que hay otras maneras de que la gente coma. Que no todo se ha de solucionar con dinero, con vender y comprar. Nos has dicho que Tú vienes a implantar la verdadera respuesta a nuestra hambre. Nos ha dicho que quieres hacer el milagro de cambiar nuestros corazones para que aprendamos a “dar y compartir lo nuestro”. Nos has dicho que lo “poco dado con amor” alcanza para todos. Para pensarlo El alimento es algo prioritario para vivir, por eso los católicos le damos tanta importancia a la Eucaristía. Los dos soportes de la vida cristiana son la Resurrección de Jesús y la Eucaristía. Todo lo demás debe girar en torno a estas dos grandes respuestas.
Diálogo Matrimonial - MDS Matrimonio, Diálogo, Seguimiento
Retiro de parejas basado en nuestra fe católica el 17, 18, 19 de agosto, 2012. Para más información llamar a Lecy y José Sánchez 813-850-4526. El grupo MDS se reúne todos los viernes en el salón St. Francis a las 7:00PM.
ADORACIÓN AL SANTÍSIMO 3 de agosto, 2012
El Santísimo estará expuesto para la Adoración después de la Misa de 8:30am hasta las 6:15pm en la capilla. Esta es una excelente oportunidad para que nos acompañen en oración. Jesús preguntó “¿De modo que no han tenido valor de acompañarme ni una hora?”
Colecta de Comida Mensual El próximo fin de semana estaremos colectando productos enlatados/empaquetados para el Banco de Alimentos de la Iglesia Luterana de Our Savior, el cual ayuda a muchas familias de esta área de Town ‘N Country. Los productos los puede dejar en la entrada de la iglesia o pueden traerlos a la Oficina Parroquial durante la semana. ¡Gracias por su apoyo!
Emaús—Incarnation Retiro de hombres Local: Florida Camp Rotary (Campamento Rotario) 1915 Camp Florida Road, Brandon, Fl 33510 Fecha: 17 al 19 de agosto, 2012 Costo: $100 Deposito: $40.00 (no es rembolsable) Contactos: Rafael Tamayo 813-802-4879 o Juan Miguel Taveras 813-965-5378 Pg. 9
29 de julio de 2012 TRADICIONES DE NUESTRA FE El día 2 de agosto es la fiesta de Santa María de los Ángeles, patrona de Costa Rica y de los franciscanos. En 1635 la mestiza Juana Pereira descubrió una pequeña imagen de María con el Niño Dios. Varias veces la imagen se le perdió y regresaba al sitio donde la había encontrado el día 2 de agosto. Por esta razón el lugar a donde regresaba se convirtió en su santuario y se le dio el título de Nuestra Señora de los Ángeles en honor de la capilla dedicada a Santa María de los Ángeles afuera del pueblito de Asís en Italia. Esta capillita reconocida como la Porciúncula (pedacito de tierra) fue restaurada por san Francisco. Allí nació la familia franciscana y Francisco insistió que los frailes nunca abandonaran ese lugar porque era consagrado a Dios. Allí María y los ángeles alababan a Dios cuando los seres humanos habían dejado de hacerlo. Según parece, la imagen costarricense también insistió en quedarse en un pedacito de tierra consagrado a Dios donde sus hijos e hijas pueden recurrir a ella y adorar al Dios eterno. —Fray Gilberto Cavazos Glz, OFM, Copyright © J. S. Paluch Co.
SEA FIRME En tiempo de desolación nunca hacer mudanza, mas estar firme y constante en los propósitos y determinación en que estaba el día antecedente a la tal desolación. —San Ignacio de Loyola
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LECTURAS DE LA SEMANA Lunes: Jer 13:1-11; Mt 13:31-35 Martes: Jer 14:17-22; Mt 13:36-43 Miércoles: Jer 15:10, 16-21; Mt 13:44-46 Jueves: Jer 18:1-6; Mt 13:47-53 Viernes: Jer 26:1-9; Mt 13:54-58 Sábado: Jer 26:11-16, 24; Mt 14:1-12 Domingo: Ex 16:2-4, 12-15; Sal 78 (77); Ef 4:17, 20-24; Jn 6:24-35
Semillas de fe Todos hemos tenido dificultades con personas cercanas, ya sean familiares o amigos y nos hemos arrepentido de palabras hirientes dichas en malos momentos. Y es que cuando la tensión o la ira controlan nuestras acciones cometemos errores a veces tan difíciles o hasta imposibles de corregir, que muchas veces pasaremos el resto de nuestra vida cargando esos pesados lastres. Cuántas veces peleamos con alguien en la mañana y pasamos el resto del día pensando en eso y perdemos la paz preciosa de Dios, simplemente por no buscar a esa persona, a quien probablemente amamos, y conservar aquel amor que nos une, en vez de quedarnos y retener esas pequeñas diferencias que nos separan. Dios es libertad, amor, unidad, y comunión. Si quieres ser libre, no tires por la borda lo que has construido con quienes vives diariamente. Sigue adelante, perdona cuantas veces sea necesario, se libre y feliz, sana tu corazón de todo resentimiento, y ante todo AMA.