PARISH OFFICE Hours: 9am - 4pm 5124 Gateway Dr. , Tampa, FL 33615 Ph. 813.885.7861 Fax: 813.884.3624 www.icctampa.org
SCHOOL OFFICE 5111 Webb Rd., Tampa, FL 33615 Ph. 813.884.4502 Fax: 813.885.3734 www.icstampa.org
Clergy - 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 - Cal Leferink cleferink@icctampa.org Director of Faith Formation - Carmen Cayon ccayon@icctampa.org Sacrament Prep. & Youth Ministry - Philomena Johnson pjohnson@icctampa.org Faith Formation Apprentice Meg Kanatzar - mkanatzar@icctampa.org
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ﾃ前L:
Cada domingo a la 1:30pm Cada viernes a las 6:30 pm
LATIN MASS: Sundays at 4:30pm CONFESSIONS: Saturdays - 2:30 to 3:30pm in Church DEVOTIONS Morning Prayer Group: Liturgy of the Hours Mon., Tue., Thurs., Fri. & Sat. from 8:10am - 8:25am
ADORATION OF THE BLESSED SACRAMENT Every 1st Friday following the 8:30 am Mass until 6:15pm ROSARY every Thursday at 11:30am in the chapel ROSARIO EN ESPAﾃ前L - cada jueves de 5:30pm-6:30pm en la capilla
Church of the Incarnation
813-885-7861
August 4, 2013 ‐ 18th Sunday in Ordinary Time “Take care to guard against all greed, for though one may be rich, one’s life does not consist of posses‐ sions.” Luke 12:15 The Gospel message today is so contrary to our modern culture where advertising continual‐ ly tries to convince us that our value lies in the things we possess. Jesus showed us that our true value lies in the way we live our lives. He challenges us to not store up or hoard material possessions, but rather to live a grateful and generous lifestyle.
Report of Parish Treasure REVENUES Offertory Collections
Creator God,
Fiscal Year Ending June 30, 2013
Budget
Budget
2013-14
Actuals
Difference
$1,105,000
$1,068,217
97%
$1,205,000
Renovation Collections
$150,000
$138,994
93%
$140,000
Annual Pastoral Appeal
$242,202
$242,212
100%
$211,180
Other Revenues
$131,200
$131,365
100%
$126,000
Total Revenues $1,628,402
$1,580,788
97%
$1,682,180
EXPENSES Salaries
$450,400
$437,712
97%
$421,043
Insur. Bene.& Payroll Taxes
$304,200
$293,607
97%
$301,200
$79,800
$77,033
97%
$77,000
Assessment to Diocese
$242,202
$242,202
100%
$211,180
Plant Maint./Renovation
$149,300
$137,937
92%
$289,265
Support for the Parish School
$100,000
$100,000
100%
$100,000
$52,400
$52,400
100%
$52,400
$250,100
$247,417
99%
$230,092
Total Expenses $1,628,402
$1,588,308
97%
$1,682,180
$0
-$7,520
Utilities
Pay down of Debt Principal Other Expenses
Profit/Loss
At Baptism, we accepted the call to follow Jesus. Be with us as we move along on our faith journey. Send us your Holy Spirit, that we might have wisdom for the journey. Help us to develop and share our gifts as good stewards, that we may use them in love and service in your Kingdom. We ask this through Christ, our Lord. Amen.
Revenues Revenues from the first and second collection under ran the budget for the year 201213. The budget for year 2013-14 has been increased since it is based upon the parish goal of $23,000 per week in the first collection. Expenses Most expenses ran on or slightly below the budget for year 2012-13. The largest under run was plant maintenance which is limited by the level of collections. In the past year, several projects that were planned had to be deferred. These included replacing the old steam tables and improving the lighting in the kitchen of St. Michael's Hall. The maintenance budget for 2013-14 has been increased significantly under the hope that we can meet our parish collection goal. Net Income Year 2012-13 ended with a deficit as the result of revenue shortfalls offset in part by the management of expenses. Mortgage Balance The outstanding balance renovation loan is $172,945 as of June 30, 2013
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If you do not give online, please consider doing so today.
18th Sunday in Ordinary Time
August 4, 2013
Financial results have been published in the bulletin on a quarterly basis for many years. We have traditionally displayed the annual budget of revenues and expenses compared to a year-to-date display of our actual experience. We have included a similar display this year. However, the Finance Council is not confident that there is a universal understanding among our parishioners of the actual financial position of the church. This commentary is aimed at rectifying that possibility. For the fiscal year ending June 30, 2013, the financial results show that we had a small deficit. However, every Sunday, we report that our parish goal is to collect $23,000 per week and in most weeks, we fall far short. The reality is that the church is managed much like a household that uses available cash and not credit cards to pay the bills. If we cannot afford to do something, we don’t do it. We all know that one of the most urgent needs that Incarnation has faced is the maintenance of its plant. We have not attempted to budget what is really needed to get the job done. Furthermore, when collections fall short, we don’t even try to spend what has been planned for in the budget. Observe on the included Report of Parish Treasure, the Total Revenues under ran the budget by three percent as did Total Expenses. Then look at maintenance expense which under ran by eight percent. That is how we balance the budget. There isn’t a great deal we can do about many of our expenses without eliminating services but we can always defer maintenance. If you look at the budget for the new fiscal year 2013-14, you will see a projected increase in the first collection. That is how much we will collect if we reach $23,000 every week. On the expense side, we added all the additional funds into the maintenance budget. That means that by reaching our goal, we can take on many of the maintenance projects that we have been deferring. If collections do not increase, these projects will not begin. Three significant projects have been selected from our list of projects awaiting funding that will be started if the funding is available. These projects include the following: 1. Replacement of all remaining air conditioning equipment that is over 20 years old. This investment will not only make our building more comfortable. We can also expect to reap significant savings in the cost of electricity in the future. 2. Replacement of the plastic fencing around the property with steel rails and masonry columns. The plastic fence is constantly breaking and poses a safety threat during hurricanes. Placing of acoustically absorbent panels in the church to control the echo effect that makes many speakers impossible to understand. These three projects alone will cost over $150,000 and will consume all of the additional money projected in the budget. While we are on the subject of giving, we have added an additional display for your consideration. It is designed to show where our money comes from. Hopefully, it will encourage those of you who do not support the church financially to begin doing so. We would also encourage those who put loose cash in the collection to somehow identify yourselves through online giving, the use of envelopes or personal checks. Keep in Annual Iden fiable Offertory Giving ‐ Fiscal Year 2012‐2013 mind that if ever you need a document stating that you Weekly Range Annually # of Families % of Families are a member in good standing of your church, we have $0 $0 1245 36.8 no way of knowing you come to church without an identi$.01 ‐$.99 $.01 ‐ $51.99 643 19.0 fiable donation. The total number of families shown on the right (3385) includes all registered families and those unregistered families who contribute to the church. The donations shown are those that can be identified through the use of envelopes, checks or online giving. Some of you give very generously and for that we are very grateful. By combining the first two categories, the display shows that 1888 families or 56% of the total give less than one dollar per week to the church. If you consider Incarnation to be your church home, and you fall into that group, you should consider whether that level of support is appropriate.
$1 ‐ $4.99 $5 ‐ $9.99 $10 ‐ $24.99 $25 ‐ $49.99 $50 ‐ $99.99 $100 ‐ $199.99 $200 or more
$52 ‐ 259 $260‐519 $520‐1299 $1300‐2599 $2600‐5199 $5200‐10399 10400 or more
556 324 402 152 46 13 4
16.4 9.6 11.9 4.5 1.4 0.4 0.1
Total (See Below) 3385 100.0 The total number of families shown above (3385) includes all registered families and those unregistered families who contribute to the church. The dona ons shown are those that can be iden fied through the use of envelopes, checks or online giving.
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18th Sunday in Ordinary Time
August 4, 2013
† Mass Intentions †
Please Pray for One Another
SUNDAY - AUGUST 4 - EIGHTEENTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME 7:30 A.M. +E. D. Miller by Ginny 9:00 A.M. PEOPLE OF INCARNATION 10:30 A.M. (SI) Matthew and Lourdes Rezanka 25th Wedding Anniversary 12:00 P.M. (SI) Prayer Box Intentions by Our Lady of Mercy Prayer Group 1:30 P.M. +Samuel Rodriguez by Jacoba and Family 4:30 P.M. MONDAY - AUGUST 5 - DEDICATION OF THE BASILICA OF ST. MARY MAJOR 7:00 A.M. +Dominga Reyes by Granddaughter 8:30 A.M. +Robert Charles Lippert by Amy Martin TUESDAY - AUGUST 6 - THE TRANSFIGURATION OF THE LORD 7:00 A.M. 8:30 A.M. +Graciela Hernandez and +Fernando Sauvalle by Family WEDNESDAY - AUGUST 7 - ST. SIXTUS II, POPE AND COMPANIONS, MARTYRS 7:00 A.M. VOCATIONS 8:30 A.M. THURSDAY - AUGUST 8 - ST. DOMINIC, PRIEST 7:00 A.M. 8:30 A.M. FRIDAY - AUGUST 9 - ST. TERESA BENEDICTA OF THE CROSS 7:00 A.M. 8:30 A.M. 6:30 P.M. +Leticia Saldarriaga by Family SATURDAY - AUGUST 10 - ST. LAWRENCE, DEACON AND MARTYR 8:30 A.M. +Richard Fenton by Wife 4:30 P.M. +Esther Gutierrez by Torres Family SUNDAY - AUGUST 11 - NINETEENTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME 7:30 A.M. PEOPLE OF INCARNATION 9:00 A.M. +Mr. and +Mrs. Ambrose Buechlein by Son Stephen Buechlein 10:30 A.M. (SI) Ill Members of ICCW by ICCW 12:00 P.M. +Matilde Cid by Aurora Garcia 1:30 P.M. +Carmen Rivera Matos by Family 4:30 P.M.
If you would like to add a name, e-mail Silvia Rivera at: srivera@icctampa.org or call the parish office.
SACRIFICIAL GIFTS OF TREASURE OFFERTORY (First Collection) is used solely for the operation and maintenance of the parish. Weekly Target ..................................................$23,000.00 07/28/2013 Offertory Donations .....................$17,652.50 Shortfall ............................................................$ 5,347.50 Tuition Assistance ............................................$ 0.00 Helping Hand ...................................................$ 1,049.00 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. 07/28/2013 Renovation Donations.................... $ 2,001.00
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.
If you do not give online, please consider doing so today. Visit our parish website at ICCTAMPA.ORG & select the online giving icon and you are ready to sign up!
Lord, hear our prayers for the sick listed below and for all those who are not listed, but are in need of our prayers: Jeannette Abrenica Lucia Amaro Benedetto Artino, Jr.
Maria Barrios Michelle Boylan Marty Butler Mike Childers Bernice Cox Louis Crapsi Tanya Cruz Leslie D’ Elia Antero De La Rosa Enid Diaz Jack and Lucy Dietz
Manuel Duran Manuel Escamilla Aurora Esparza Beverly Fenton Deborah Fisher Agustina Galan William Gareau Joe Giangiacomo Sal Giordano Gloria Gsoell Robert Hasty Tyler Head
Isabel Hernandez Jessica Hoyos June Jebson Peter Jebson Joyce Kielpinksi James Kuhla Mimi Kuhla Adelina Largacha Tom Lom Mary Loper Fr. Demetrio Lorden
Jamie Lyons Matthew McClane, Sr.
Gabriel McPfimel Cam Metcalf Gilda Miles Madeline Molina Beba Montero Heather Moore Fausto A. Morales John Morrisroe Noah Nero Marcelino Ortiz, Jr. Sandy Palermo Bob Patterson JR Pearce Kim Perez
Sergio Pages, Jr. PV2 Chad Michael Burgess PV2 Angelique Burgess Ryan Wegman, Afghanistan SPC Janet E. Pagan, Afghanistan SPC Janice E. Pagan, Afghanistan MAJ Anthony Bianchi, Afghanistan
Mary Perkinson Tom Phillips Anthony Prieto Jose Luis Quezada Teodoro Quinones Rosemin Ramos Jessica Rivera Pedro Rivera Lourdes Rodriguez Roland Rodriguez Kiki Santiago Don Shamblin Kaylana Silva Shirley Sullivan Bill Skiffington Bill and Angie Spink
Jaime Torres Ines Velazquez Millie Velazquez Alejandro Vicens Jerry Wegman Cameron Whitman
Ann Williams Nick Wolf Elke Marie Zang Theresa
Lt. Col Irvin Martinez, Afghanistan Lt. Col Gregory Palmer, Afghanistan Cormac Lomasney, Afghanistan Brian McPhillips, Afghanistan Esteban Gonzalez, Afghanistan SGT Damian Patrick Bumm David Valencia
Thank you to Buds, Blooms & Beyond for their donation of floral arrangements for our weekend liturgies and for our Chapel 11234 W. Hillsborough Ave. Tampa, FL 33635
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FAITH FORMATION NEWS
Director of Faith Formation & R.C.I.A. Carmen Cayon ccayon@icctampa.org Grades Pk-12 Sacrament Preparation & Youth Ministry Philomena Johnson pjohnson@icctampa.org Faith Formation Apprentice Meg Kanatzar mkanatzar@icctampa.org
"Proeliatores Dei" is our parish's young adult group. Young adult parishioners ages 18-28 are Young Adult Ministry Fr. Philip Clement fclement@icctampa.org
welcome to join us every Thursday night from 7:30 - 9:00 in the Lion's Lair for faith, fun, and fraternity. For more information, please go to our website: www.thewarriorsofgod.org or call Fr. Philip at the church office (813-885-7861). We hope to see you there!
REGISTRATION
for next year’s
Faith Formation sessions will be held on: Sunday, August 18th and 25th after ALL Mass-
On July 18, 2013 our Hispanic Committee headed by Fr. Jairo welcomed newly appointed Sra. “Vivi” Iglesias, Associate Director of Hispanic Ministries who works with Rev. Gilberto Quintero as Secretary for Multicultural Ministries in our diocese. She met with our Hispanic leaders and we expressed our enthusiasm to work in collaboration with them in any way.
es in St. Michael’s Hall OR during normal business hours (9:00AM – 4:00PM) in the Faith Formation Office beginning August. 11th.
**DATE CHANGES!! The Sept. 4th registration has been cancelled.
Faith Formation sessions will begin Sept. 29th this year. **Session Times (all sessions are held on Sundays)
Grades PreK-5th Grades 6th-12th
10:15-11:30AM 12:00-1:15PM
Nuestro comité Hispano bajo el liderazgo de Padre Jairo dio la bienvenida a la nueva Directora Asociada de Ministerio Hispano, Sra. “Viví” Iglesias el 18 de Julio, 2013. Ella con el Reverendo Quintero, Vicario para el Ministerio Multicultural, fueron nombrados por el Obispo Robert Lynch recientemente. Los líderes hispanos de nuestra comunidad expresaron su entusiasmo e interés por colaborar con ellos en cualquier manera que necesiten.
LISTEN!
ATTENTION ICS PARENTS!! Incarnation Catholic School students who are eligible for Sacrament Preparation or Confirmation this year must be registered for the workshops, your child will not be automatically registered through the school.
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Do you hear a voice calling your name? Do you like to pass on your faith to others? Do you feel God is calling you to share your faith with children or teens? If so, please contact Philomena Johnson or Car‐ men Cayon in the Faith Forma on Office to talk about being a co‐catechist in our program this year. The chil‐ dren and young people of our parish need you!!
18th Sunday in Ordinary Time
August 4, 2013
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Religious
PARISH ACTIVITIES
Articles Store
FACILITY SHUT DOWN No Meetings This Week
LITURGY GROUPS ALTAR SERVERS DAVID SMITH……………………….885-7861 Or via e-mail iccaltarservers@gmail.com EUCHARISTIC MINISTERS FRANK SALAMONE ……….…….. 885-7861 READERS WILL BERAN ………………………. 882-0178 MUSIC DIRECTOR CAL LEFERINK ………….…..……885-7861 ENVIRONMENT/ART CONNIE HENNESSEY ………………...884-8326 USHERS TOM OSBORN..……………….…...885-3829 VISITORS OF THE SICK FR. JAIRO ATEHORTUA .………. 885-7861
PARISH ORGANIZATIONS
OPEN 1/2 HR BEFORE & AFTER THE 4:30PM SAT. MASS
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.
& ALL SUNDAY MASSES
Anointing of the Sick gives spiritual strength in the face of suffering. A Parish priest is on call 24 hrs. in cases of emergency and is available for appointments. Call the Parish Office at 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.
NEW ITEMS!
HOMEBOUND MINISTRY - Eucharistic Ministers are available to bring Holy Communion to the sick at home. Please call the Parish Office at 885-7861 to make arrangements.
MINISTERIOS HISPANOS
Monaguillos: Doris Quirindongo - 843-6654 Coro Hispano: David Funes - 952-0359 Ministros de Eucaristia: Tito Bello - 516-2619 Lectores: Alan Aguilar- 315-0928 Ujieres: Jose Guaba - 504-5538 Emmaus / mujeres - Karla Navas-Rodriguez - 263-4220 Emmaus/ hombres - Steven Quirindongo - 817-9321 Escuela de Evangelizacion Juan Pablo II: Ma. Teresa Aguilar - 315-0925 Grupo de Jovenes: Johnatan Fernandez - 484-1173 Grupo de Jovenes Adultos: Ana Acevedo - 359-7722 Grupo de Matrimonios: Lecy & Dante Sanchez - 850-4526 Grupo de Oracion: Maria Rodriguez - 926-6436 Legion de Maria: Azucena Zavala - 813-410-5737 y Brunilda Reyes - 961-8505
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BIBLE STUDY CARMEN CAYON…….………….... 885-7861 CARNIVAL PAUL/NORMA HUNTER …………...854-1171 COLUMBIETTES DALE ZGURZYNSKI…......................885-5228 FINANCE COUNCIL DEACON FRANK JULIAN ………………….... 885-7861 HELPING HAND PARISH OFFICE…..……………..…..885-7861 INC. COUNCIL OF CATHOLIC WOMEN DIANE FITZPATRICK…………………926-4921 Or via e-mail Tdianefitz@aol.com INC. HOME & SCHOOL KIM FIELD….. ….….884-4502 (School Office) JOB SEARCH SUPPORT HILDA LYONS……icjobsupport@hotmail.com KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS STAN SCHMIDT…………………….598-2737 LIFE MINISTRY TERESA TRUBILLA……….….……..841-6563 Or via e-mail Trubilla@mac.com MEMORIALS-TREE OF LIFE CONNIE HENNESSEY….. ……….. 884-8326 OFFICE VOLUNTEERS IRENE MARTINEZ………………….885-7861 PRAYER SHAWL MINISTRY SILVIA RIVERA ...…………………..885-7861 RELIGIOUS ARTICLES STORE CONNIE HENNESSEY……………... 884-8326 SPECIAL EDUCATION MARY THOMSON………………….. 884-8040 STEWARDSHIP PAUL HUNTER…….………………...854-1171 THAT MAN IS YOU MICHAEL RIVERA……….……………...598-0972
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
Church of the Incarnation
813-885-7861
Incarnation Columbiettes Auxiliary 8612 Congratulations to the following ladies for making their major degree on Saturday, July 13, 2013, St. Michael’s Hall - from left to right - Isabel Acosta, Iris Cordero, Mary Borsky and Marilou Pfingsten.
Kuhla Family Robert & Teresa Dukat Anonymous Donor
The ceremony was hosted by the West Florida Chapter Columbiettes. Members from eleven auxiliaries and the Knights of Columbus attended this event.
Your generous contributions made it possible to acquire a new electronic vigil candle stand for our Chapel.
EMHC/MESC; Reader/Lectores; Cantor/Coros Workshop on October 5, 2013
ATTENTION CRAFTERS AND VENDORS!
The Office of Worship and the Diocesan Liturgical Commission are sponsoring training workshops for Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion, Readers, and Cantors in English and Spanish.
SPONSORED BY INCARNATION COUNCIL OF CATHOLIC WOMEN
When Saturday October 5, 2013 from 8:30 AM to 12:00 PM EDT Where Four locations: Our Lady of Fatima, Inverness (English) St. Paul, Tampa (English) All Saints, Clearwater (English) St. Lawrence, Tampa (Español) TO REGISTER CONTACT: Kathleen C. Proefke Diocese of St. Petersburg - Office of Worship 727-344-1611 ext. 5416 kcp@dosp.org
MEMORIAL OPPORTUNITY Our Lady of Guadalupe Statue Statue Base & Landscaping
will be a bronze color
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We would like to beautify our grounds near the Education Center by erecting a shrine to Our Lady of Guadalupe, the Patroness of the New World. Everyone, including our school and religious education students will be able to see it as they walk by. Donations of $1000.00 or more can be memorialized. Please call Irene Martinez at the Parish Office for more information. 813.885.7861
HOLIDAY MARKET 2013 SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 24, 2013 8:30 - 3:30 IN ST MICHAELS HALL IF YOU HAVE A PRODUCT LINE TO SELL, HAND MADE OR COMMERCIAL, CONSIDER RESERVING A BOOTH FOR PROMOTING YOUR ITEMS FOR SALE AT THE MARKET. SPACES ARE LIMITED…..MAKE YOUR RESERVATIONS EARLY! CONTACT DIANE FITZPATRICK FOR MORE INFORMATION: 813 926 4921 OR tdianefitz@aol.com
READINGS FOR THE WEEK Monday: Nm 11:4b-15; Ps 81:12-17; Mt 14:13-21 Tuesday: Dn 7:9-10, 13-14; Ps 97:1-2, 5-6, 9; 2 Pt 1:16-19; Lk 9:28b-36 Wednesday: Nm 13:1-2, 25 -- 14:1, 26-29a, 34-35; Ps 106:6-7ab, 13-14, 21-23; Mt 15:21-28 Thursday: Nm 20:1-13; Ps 95:1-2, 6-9; Mt 16:13-23 Friday: Dt 4:32-40; Ps 77:12-16, 21; Mt 16:24-28 Saturday: 2 Cor 9:6-10; Ps 112:1-2, 5-9; Jn 12:24-26 Sunday: Wis 18:6-9; Ps 33:1, 12, 18-22; Heb 11:1-2, 8-19 [1-2, 8-12]; Lk 12:32-48 [35-40]
AUGUST EVENTS † AUGUST 15 - HOLY DAY OF OBLIGATION The Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary
Mass Schedule: Wednesday, Aug. 14: Vigil Mass at 7pm Thursday, Aug. 15: 7am, 8:30am, 10am Latin, 12:10pm, 6pm Spanish & 7:30pm
† August 28, 2013 (7 - 8pm) Organization Leaders Meeting in St. Michael Hall
Decimoctavo Domingo del Tiempo Ordinario 4 de agosto de 2013 Enseñamos a calcular nuestros años para que adquiramos un corazón sensato. — Salmo 90 (89):12 Domingo 4 de Agosto. Domingo 18 Tiempo Ordinario Reflexionando la Palabra de Dios Hace tiempo que la sociedad moderna ha institucionalizado el consumo: casi todo se orienta a disfrutar de productos, servicios y experiencias siempre nuevas. La consigna del bienestar es clara: date buena vida. A través de las marcas y modelos de los más variados objetos lo que se nos ofrece es juventud, elegancia, seguridad, feminidad o virilidad, belleza física, poder, vitalidad. La vida la hemos de alimentar en el consumo, es el telón de fondo del consumismo. Hoy escuchamos la voz profética del Maestro: tenemos que hacer lugar a Dios en nuestra vida. Lo que contará al final son las buenas obras que hayamos hecho, no el dinero que hemos logrado almacenar. Sería una lástima si se pudiera decir que nuestra única riqueza es el dinero. ¿De qué nos valdrá eso, al final de nuestro camino, cuando nos presentemos ante Dios? ¿No sería llegar con las manos vacías al momento culminante de nuestra vida? Mereceríamos que Jesús nos dijera también a nosotros esa palabra tan fuerte, insensatos, si desterramos a Dios de nuestra vida, si no nos preocupamos de los demás, si nos llenamos de nosotros mismos y ponemos la seguridad en las cosas de este mundo, si nos dejamos llevar por la codicia y el afán inmoderado de dinero, de éxito, de placer, de poder. Seríamos estúpidos, como el granjero del evangelio, porque almacenamos cosas caducas, que nos pueden ser quitadas hoy mismo, e irán a parar a otros: mientras que nos hemos quedado pobres delante de Dios. El hombre de hoy pretende llenar el vacío interior con la posesión de cosas. La codicia y el afán de poder son drogas aprobadas socialmente. Es nuestra gran equivocación. Lo ha gritado Jesús con firmeza contundente. Es una necedad vivir teniendo como único horizonte unos graneros donde poder seguir almacenando cosechas. Es signo de nuestra gran pobreza interior. Aunque no nos lo creamos, el dinero nos puede empobrecer. Vivir acumulando, puede ser el fin de todo goce humano, el fin de toda alegría de vivir, el fin de todo verdadero amor.
¡IMPORTANTE! Reunión de Líderes de Ministerios y Organizaciones de Incarnation Es mandatorio asistir a esta reunión que tendrá lugar el miércoles, 28 de agosto, 2013, en el Salón St. Michael. La reunión comenzará a las 7:00pm. Por favor sean puntual. Se tomará control de la asistencia.
Misa Diocesana Hispana con el Obispo Robert Lynch Dedicada a Nuestra Señora de Luján, Patrona de Argentina sábado, 12 de octubre, 2013 10:00am - Rosario 10:30am - Desfile de Banderas 11:00am - Misa Nativity Catholic Church 705 East Brandon Blvd. Brandon, FL 33511
P. Jairo
INSCRIPCIONES PARA FORMACIÓN DE FE Orando con la Palabra de Dios QUE NO SEA INCENSATO, SEÑOR Que nunca, en mi vida, se anteponga una pequeña colina ante la gran cumbre que arriba me espera. Que, lo que tengo entre manos, no me obstaculice para trabajar por aquello que me aguarda en el alto cielo. Que, mi avaricia, sea el tenerte a Ti, el poseerte a Ti, el conservarte a Ti, frente a otras monedas de cambio que dejan tristeza y ansiedad en mi camino. QUE NO SEA INCENSATO, SEÑOR De creer que, la luz artificial, es más brillante que la del sol. Que, mi abrazo definitivo contigo, no vale nada comparado con los amores del mundo Que, el tesoro que me aguarda el día de mañana no merece la pena ser buscado y conquistado.
Domingo - 18 y 25 de agosto después de todas las misas y el Miércoles - 4 de septiembre de 6pm - 8pm Donde: Salón St. Michael *Debe entregarse una copia del certificado de Bautismo cuando se inscriba en el proceso de preparación sacramental.
Lighthouse Catholic Media Por favor done $3.00 por CD o $4.00 por folleto para ayudar con este programa. Los cheques pueden hacerse pagables a la Iglesia de la Encarnación. Las donaciones se utilizarán para la compra de materiales adicionales. ¡Gracias por su apoyo!
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Legion de Maria Praesídium Nuestra Señora de la Luz La Legión de María es un asociación de hombres y mujeres católicos quienes con el permiso de la iglesia bajo la guía poderosa de María Inmaculada han forado una legión que esta perpetuamente apoyada por la iglesia. Estamos al Servicio de Jesús a través de María. Visitamos enfermos en sus hogares, en asilos y hospitales. Acompañamos en funerales y novenarios para difuntos, entre otras actividades espirituales. Visitamos hogares propagando la devoción del Santo Rosario. Nos reunimos una vez por semana todos los sábados a las 9:30am en el salón St. Francis 2. Para más información llamar a: Azucena Zavala 813-410-5737 o Brunilda Reyes 813-8415366.
Fabricantes de Rosarios de Encarnación Usted está cordialmente invitado a unirse a nuestra Hermandad del Rosario. Los rosarios hechos con dedicación cariñosa serán donados a nuestra misión Espíritu Santo de La Vega, República Dominicana, a los hogares de ancianos, los enfermos, y para las necesidades de nuestra propia parroquia. Si están interesados, le podemos enseñar cómo hacer estos hermosos rosarios de cordón atado. Es fácil y divertido. Nuestro primer encuentro será el 26 de agosto de 2013 a las 7:00 pm en el salón St. Francis #2. Para información contactar: Silvia Rivera al 813-885-7861 o Brunilda Reyes (Español) 813-841-5366.
LECTURAS DE LA SEMANA Lunes: Nm 11:4b-15; Sal 81 (80):12-17; Mt 14:13-21 Martes: Dn 7:9-10, 13-14; Sal 97 (96):1-2, 5-6, 9;2 Pe 1:16-19; Lc 9:28b-36 Miércoles: Nm 13:1-2, 25 — 14:1, 26-29a, 34-35; Sal 106 (105):6-7ab, 13-14, 21-23; Mt 15:21-28 Jueves: Nm 20:1-13; Sal 95 (94):1-2, 6-9; Mt 16:13-23 Viernes: Dt 4:32-40; Sal 77 (76):12-16, 21; Mt 16:24-28 Sábado: 2 Cor 9:6-10; Sal 112 (111):1-2, 5-9; Jn 12:24-26 Domingo: Sab 18:6-9; Sal 33 (32):1, 12, 18-22; Heb 11: 1-2, 8-19 [1-2, 8-12]; Lc 12:32-48 [35-40] GRANEROS LLENOS DE BIENES Ya pagamos la hipoteca. Y también los préstamos que se tomaron para el pago de la universidad y las bodas de los hijos. La segunda casa, que una vez fue un sueño lejano está ahora tan cerca que sería recomendable empezar a revisar las revistas de bienes raíces. Y en ese momento. . . un hijo o una hija no puede atender a su propio hijo. Es entonces tiempo de volver a empezar, esta vez como abuelos en el rol de padres. Miles de adultos mayores se enfrentan hoy a esa situación, y se convierten en tutores temporales o permanentes de sus nietos. Vanidad de vanidades. Los años de trabajo arduo con miras a una gran jubilación hoy pertenecen a alguien más: comida, ropa, ortodoncia, campamentos, escolaridades. Pero, como dijo una abuela de su nieta de 13 años, “Todo ha valido la pena. Ella me da una enorme alegría. ¿Qué haría yo sin ella?” Y así el granero lleno de “bienes” se vacía y descubrimos nuevas y verdaderas riquezas. Otra vez encontramos nueva vida en Cristo, y el almacén se llena de la vida que realmente agrada a Dios. © Copyright © J. S. Paluch Co.