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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 Rev. Michael Suszynski, Pastor Rev. Jairo Atehortua Parochial Vicar Rev. Philip Clement, Parochial Vicar Deacon Pablo Maldonado Deacon Ramon Rodriguez
STAFF Parish Business Administrator - Paul Hunter phunter@icctampa.org Facility Manager - Dave Arnold darnold@icctampa.org / 919-4284 Parish Secretary - Irene Martinez imartinez@icctampa.org Receptionist/ Bulletin Editor - Silvia Rivera srivera@icctampa.org Director of Music - Alex Groppe agroppe@icctampa.org Asst. Director of Music (Spanish) - David Funes dfunes@icctampa.org Director of Faith Formation - Carmen Cayon ccayon@icctampa.org Sacrament Prep. & Youth Ministry - Philomena Johnson pjohnson@icctampa.org
MASS SCHEDULE
TWETIETH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME The “foreigners” as Isaiah calls them, the “Gentiles” as Paul calls them, or the “Canaanites” as Matthew calls them are called to worship the one true God in prayer. As we listen to today’s readings, perhaps we are tempted to ask: Why pray? The question is rhetorical; it is tantamount to asking why should friends talk to one another or people in love kiss one another. Prayer is a way of relating to God, a way of talking to God. The apostles had the opportunity to talk to Jesus in the flesh. We have the opportunity to talk to Jesus Christ in prayer. Our relationship with him must be enthusiastic; it cannot be faint‑hearted. John Donne, a fifteenth-century poet, knew what the qualities of good prayer were. Donne asks God to treat him differently from most Christians. The poet does not want God to merely “knock, breathe, shine, and seek to mend,” but also to “break, blow, burn, and make me new” (Holy Sonnets, XIV). It takes a dynamic faith on our part to come to God in prayer. As Jesus once said, “Knock and the door will be opened to you” (Matthew 7:7). It may take pounding the door down, but if we are as persistent as the woman in today’s Gospel, the results will follow.
READINGS FOR THE WEEK Monday: Ez 24:15-24; Dt 32:18-21; Mt 19:16-22 Tuesday: Ez 28:1-10; Dt 32:26-28, 30, 35cd-36ab; Mt 19:23-30 Wednesday: Ez 34:1-11; Ps 23:1-6; Mt 20:1-16 Thursday: Ez 36:23-28; Ps 51:12-15, 18-19; Mt 22:1-14 Friday: Ez 37:1-14; Ps 107:2-9; Mt 22:34-40 Saturday: Ez 43:1-7a; Ps 85:9ab, 10-14; Mt 23:1-12 Sunday: Is 22:19-23; Ps 138:1-3, 6, 8; Rom 11:33-36; Mt 16:13-20
Monday through Friday: 7:00am & 8:30am Saturday: 8:30am & 4:30pm (Vigil)
CALLED TO ACT IN GOD’S NAME
Sunday: 7:30am, 9:00am, 10:30am (signed), & 12pm MISAS EN ESPAÑOL: Domingos a la 1:30pm Viernes a las 6:30pm LATIN MASS: Sundays at 4:30pm CONFESSIONS: Saturdays - 2:30pm to 3:30pm in Church Or by appointment DEVOTIONS Morning Prayer Group: Liturgy of the Hours Mon., Tue., Thurs., Fri. & Sat.: 8:10am - 8:25am ADORATION OF THE BLESSED SACRAMENT Every 1st Friday following the 8:30 am Mass until 6:15pm ROSARY: Thursdays at 11:30am in the chapel ROSARIO EN ESPAÑOL - Jueves de 5:30pm6:30pm en la capilla
“Let all the nations praise you!” (Psalm 67:4) today’s psalm response exclaims. In the psalms and other Hebrew scriptures, this kind of invocation is actually an invitation to God to act, to intervene in human lives in a manner that will cause everyone—not just the Chosen People—to give praise. Stated a bit more strongly, it is something of a “put up or shut up” challenge to God, the sort of strong statement the psalmists of Israel, trusting in their intimate and loving relationship with God, were not afraid to make. The Gospel has its own exclamation, announcing the appearance of the Canaanite woman with “Behold!” (Matthew 15:22) “Behold!” is a scriptural flag that tells us that God is about to act or announce something through an individual or a situation. In the case of Jesus, God was going to act through this woman, whom nobody among Jesus’ followers would have believed to be an agent of the divine will. Like the psalmists, we might passively inform or perhaps even actively challenge God to do something so that everyone will come to belief, but God will always turn the tables on us. It becomes our calling, our duty (as it was for Jesus) to behold the situations and persons of our daily lives so that God can act through us, so the Kingdom can be announced through our living. Copyright © J. S. Paluch Co.
Twentieth Sunday in Ordinary Time
August 17, 2014
† MASS INTENTIONS † SUNDAY - AUGUST 17 - TWENTIETH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME 7:30 A.M. +David Tucker by Barbara Rivera 9:00 A.M. PEOPLE OF INCARNATION 10:30 A.M. +Joe Bruno by Sandy and Jim Cacacie 12:00 P.M. +Antonia Maldonado by Carl and Mariana Hilton and Family 1:30 P.M. Alba and Edgar O’Campo by Family 4:30 P.M. (SI) Leonard and Virginia Dana 67th Wedding Anniversary MONDAY - AUGUST 18 7:00 A.M. 8:30 A.M. +John Iaciofano III by Family TUESDAY - AUGUST 19 - ST. JOHN EUDES, PRIEST 7:00 A.M. 8:30 A.M. +Tony Brula by Alicia A. Lyons WEDNESDAY - AUGUST 20 - ST. BERNARD, ABBOT 7:00 A.M. +Dr. Gaston Jenkins by Family 8:30 A.M. +America Quinones by Family THURSDAY - AUGUST 21 - ST. PIUS X, POPE 7:00 A.M. 8:30 A.M. FRIDAY - AUGUST 22 - THE QUEENSHIP OF THE BLESSED VIRGIN MARY 7:00 A.M. 8:30 A.M. +Dr. Eduardo Ercia by Family 6:30 P.M. +Irene Marrero by Miguel Ramos SATURDAY - AUGUST 23 - ST. ROSE OF LIMA, VIRGIN 8:30 A.M. 4:30 P.M. +Angela Pineda by Daysi Pineda SUNDAY - AUGUST 24 - TWENTY-FIRST SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME 7:30 A.M. +Letcia and +Richard Saldarriaga by Family 9:00 A.M. (SI) Ill Members of ICCW 10:30 A.M. PEOPLE OF INCARNATION 12:00 P.M. +Nadia Stockman by Mel, John and Sandy Urbanski 1:30 P.M. +Olga Salcedo and +Carlos Eastman by Family 4:30 P.M.
SACRIFICIAL GIFTS OF TREASURE OFFERTORY (First Collection) is used solely for the operation and maintenance of the parish. Weekly Target ................................................. $23,000.00 08/10/2014 Offertory Donations ..................... $17,800.80 Shortfall……………………………………….$ 5,199.20 Tuition Assistance ........................................... $ 592.00 Sound System…..….………………………….$ 100.00
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.
If you would like to add or remove a name, e-mail Silvia Rivera at: srivera@icctampa.org or call the parish office 813-885-7861. Jeannette Abrenica Marta Appell Thomas Baffil Lucas Baker Maria Barrios Josh Bickell Gisela Brandes Judith Brown Ted Brown Kay Burgess Frank Burke Dolores Carlson Linda Casares Bill Cawley Louis Crapsi Crimilda Crespo Nellie Cruz Leslie D’ Elia Enid Diaz Mary Ellen Dorney Jan Douglas Edward Drost Manuel Duran Germaine Dutton Richard Fanelli Tasha Feller Joy Galante Jimmy Garad William Gareau Sal Giordano Michael Griffin Robert Hasty
Joanne Hellenbrand Letty Hernandez Penni Hollis June Jebson Peter Jebson Mary Jones John A. Keene Mimi Kuhla Erika Lacayo Debbie Langston Helen Lawrence Susan Lestock Tom Lom Reinaldo Macias Anna Marshall Shay Martins
Bernard Rafferty, Sr.
Irvin Rivera, Jr. Dewey Roberts Jim Rogers Juan C. Sanchez Lydia Santiago Thomas Santiago T. Sasikumar Annette Scalise Donald Schirmer Dawn Seifert John Semago Phil Sheridan Kody Sir Jack Skelly John Skiers
Matthew McClane, Sr.
Dianna Slowey Thomas
Marie Mendez Johnny Montano John Nevadomski Ladys Nuesi Alicia Oacio Lisa Paige Sandy Palermo Sammy Parker Bob Patterson JR Pearce Germaine Pempsell Patrick Pempsell Kim Perez Mary Perkinson Ofelia Pineda
Ann Sullivan Shirley Sullivan Ivy Valdes Ines Velazquez Ingrid Velez Rosa Villanueva William Vitto Rose Vrabel Brett Wallick Jerry Wegman Nick Wolf Amy Workman Lupita
PV2 Chad Michael Burgess PV2 Angelique Burgess SGT Damian Patrick Bumm
Charles Stachowyek
PFC Timothy Haley Brian McPhillips, Afghanistan
08/10/2014 Renovation Donations .................... $ 1,860.00
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.
Thank You, Buds Blooms & Beyond for your donation of flower arrangements for our church and chapel. 11234 W. Hillsborough Ave. Tampa, FL 33635 (813)818-9600 (800)531-2837 www.budsbloomsandbeyond.com
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Church of the Incarnation Director of Faith Formation & R.C.I.A. Carmen Cayon ccayon@icctampa.org
Grades Pk-12 Sacrament Preparation & Youth Ministry
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FAITH FORMATION NEWS Calling all Hams!!! If you are an amateur radio operator and a parishioner of Incarnation parish and would like to meet other Hams in the parish, please join Fr. Philip (KF1O) in St. John’s Room on Saturday, August 23rd from 10am-11:30am. We look forward to seeing you. If you would like more information, please call Fr. Philip at the church office.
Philomena Johnson pjohnson@icctampa.org
Young Adult Ministry Fr. Philip Clement fclement@icctampa.org
Registration for next year’s Faith Formation, Sacrament Prep (First Communion) and Confirmation will be held TODAY, AUGUST 17TH AND SUNDAY the 24TH in St. Michael’s Hall after all Masses.
KIDS CORNER
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Twentieth Sunday in Ordinary Time
August 17, 2014
Annual Report to the Parish Budget
Year
Percent
Budget
2013-14
Ending June 30
Of Budget
2014-15
Revenues Offertory Collections
$1,205,000
$1,089,816
90%
$1,139,000
Renovation Collections
$140,000
$137,169
98%
$137,000
Annual Pastoral Appeal
$211,180
$221,362
105%
$199,667
Other Revenues
$126,000
$111,731
89%
$108,700
Total Revenues
$1,682,180
$1,560,078
93%
$1,584,367
Salaries
$421,043
$455,230
108%
$484,068
Insurance Benefits & Payroll Taxes
$301,200
$294,806
98%
$293,695
Utilities
$77,000
$78,053
101%
$84,400
Assessment to Diocese
$211,180
$211,180
100%
$199,667
Plant Maintenance/Renovation
$289,265
$130,864
45%
$132,105
Support for the Parish School
$100,000
$100,000
100%
$100,000
Pay down of Debt Principal
$52,400
$52,396
100%
$52,396
Other Expenses
$230,092
$220,021
96%
$238,036
Total Expenses
$1,682,180
$1,542,550
92%
$1,584,367
$0
$17,528
Expenses
Profit/Loss
$0
For the fiscal year ending June 30, 2014 Incarnation Parish had a surplus of $17,528 compared to a small deficit in the most recent. There were two primary reasons we achieved a surplus. First, offertory collections increased by $21,599 or 2% versus the prior year. Thank you to every family and parishioner for your support. We asked for your help, and we greatly appreciate your response. Second, we were able to control expenses. We deferred several projects that were planned in the budget including replacement of the remaining obsolete air conditioning equipment and completely addressing the sound system problem in the church. These projects will remain on our “wish list” for the future. Also on a positive note, we exceeded our APA goal for last year by over $10,000, and we are making excellent progress toward our goal for the current year. Thank you for your ongoing support. As we look forward to the current fiscal year, we have adjusted the budgeted revenues and expenses down to reflect what we reasonably will be able to achieve. In the coming weeks we will share more information about the budget, the impact of the county’s plans to widen Webb Road and the work of a new committee which has been formed to oversee that project and our long term renovations and plans. Thank you again for your support of time, talent and treasure. If you have any questions or comments please contact me or any member of the Parish Finance Council. Tim Madden - Incarnation Parish Finance Council Chair |5
TREE OF LIFE MEMORIALS ALTAR SERVERS - David Smith - iccaltarservers@gmail.com EUCHARISTIC MINISTERS - If you would like to join this ministry contact Frank Salamone Phone: 813-205-8259 Email: fsalamone2003@yahoo.com READERS - Will Beran - 882-0178 ENVIRONMENT/ART - Connie Hennessey - 884-8326 USHERS - Tom Osborn - 885-3829 VISITORS OF THE SICK - Fr. Jairo Atehortua - 885-7861 BIBLE STUDY - Carmen Cayon - 885-7861 CARNIVAL - Dave Arnold - 919-4284 COLUMBIETTES - Maureen Finch - 885-1065 or maureen4@tampabay.rr.com. Meet every 2nd Thursday at 7:00pm, St. Patrick's Room FINANCE COUNCIL - Tim Madden - 831-9770 tmmadden@tampabay.rr.com HELPING HAND - Paul Hunter - 885-7861 ICCW - INCARNATION COUNCIL OF CATHOLIC WOMEN Alma Shamblin - 886-9365 Gen. Mtg. 1st Thursdays - Rosary at 7pm - Mtg. starts at 7:30pm JOB SEARCH SUPPORT - Hilda Lyons - icjobsupport@hotmail.com Tuesdays, 10:30 a.m. at the Town ’N Country Public Library KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS 4th Degree Assembly 2984 Harry - 813-765-5725 - meets every 3rd Monday at 7:30 PM KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS - For membership information - Dave Shively - 813-525-5839 or Ralph Galera - 813-792-8950.
In memory of a loved one who 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.
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 8857861. 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 727-345-3338. 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.
LIFE MINISTRY - Teresa Trubilla - 841-6563 - Trubilla@mac.com MUSIC MINISTRY - Alex Groppe - agroppe@icctampa.org Tuesday Rehearsals, 7 - 9pm in the Church Music Room PRAYER SHAWL GROUP - Silvia Rivera - 885-7861 2nd Tuesday, 7:00pm in Faith Formation Office RELIGIOUS ARTICLES STORE - Connie Hennessey - 884-8326 SPECIAL EDUCATION - Mary Thomson - 884-8040 STEWARDSHIP - Tim Madden - 831-9770 tmmadden@tampabay.rr.com THAT MAN IS YOU - Michael Rivera - 598-0972 Tuesdays at 5:15am in St. Francis Room 12 STEP MEETINGS - Mary at 813-884-7171 Men's Closed Meetings - Tuesday, 7 pm St. Patrick's Room Closed Meetings - Wednesday, 7 pm St. Patrick's Room Al-Anon Closed Meetings - Wednesday, 7 pm St. Francis Room 2
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
CABALLEROS DE COLÓN - Información - Felix Cayon 813-8844052 o Ralph Galera 813-792-8950. COMITÉ PASTORAL HISPANO - Padre Jairo - 885-7861 fatehortua@icctampa.org Se reúne el tercer jueves de cada mes CORO HISPANO - David Funes - dfunes@icctampa.org miércoles a las 7:00pm y los domingos a las 12:00 pm EMAUS DAMAS - Liliana Astete 646-339-4286 y Doris Quirindongo (813) 843-6654. Miércoles de por medio 7pm. EMAUS HOMBRES - Stevenson Quirindongo
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ESCUELA DE EVANGELIZACIÓN JUAN PABLO II María Teresa Aguilar 813-315 0925. Viernes 7pm, salón de clase #3. GRUPO DE JOVENES - Carmen Cayón - 885-7861. GRUPO DE JOVENES ADULTOS - Ana Acevedo al 359-7722. Viernes, 7:30pm, salón de conferencia. GRUPO DE MATRIMONIOS - Lecy y Dante Sánchez - 850-4526. Viernes, 7:30pm, salón St. Francis 1. GRUPO DE ORACIÓN - Juan Estévez 813-545-8744 o Reina Borjas al 813-249-0986. Martes 7:30pm, salón St. Michael. LECTORES - Alan Aguilar- 315-0928 LEGIÓN DE MARÍA - Azucena Zavala 813-410-5737 o Myriam Freyre 813-516-2239 Sábado 9:30am, salón St. Francis. MINISTROS DE EUCARISTÍA - Tito Bello - 516-2619 MONAGUILLOS - Doris Quirindongo - 843-6654 UJIERES - José Guaba - 504-5538
Twentieth Sunday in Ordinary Time
August 17, 2014
It is my pleasure to cordially invite you to join us and become a vital part of our wonderful ministry where we serve God by serving others. WHO: Incarnation Council of Catholic Women (ICCW) WHAT: ICCW Membership Drive WHEN: Saturday, August 23, before and after the 4:30 PM Mass and on Sunday, August 24 before and after each Mass. WHERE: In front of St. Michael’s Hall on Saturday and in St. Michael’s Hall on Sunday. We will have refreshments and handouts!!! Come join us and meet the wonderful ladies of Incarnation Council of Catholic Women (ICCW). Our first meeting is on September 3, 2014 at 7:00 PM in St. Francis’s Room. See you there!!! Your Sister in Christ, Alma Shamblin, President
Rites of Christian Initiation for Adults
Workshops for Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion (EMHC/MESC), Readers/Lectors, and Cantors in English and Spanish.
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re you being called home into the Catholic Church? Do you hunger to know more about Jesus and his Church? If you are an adult that desires baptism or that needs Communion and/or Confirmation please call Carmen Cayon at 885-7861 or email her at ccayon@icctampa.org for information on how to prepare for receiving the sacraments.
Those who are preparing for or just entering either of these ministries are encouraged to attend one of these sessions. Any current liturgical ministers who might want to participate for a “refresher” are welcome to participate. This is not the Safe Environment training for those who serve the sick and the homebound. ♦
Workshops in English - Saturday, September 27, 2014 : 9:00am - noon St. Francis Cabrini, Spring Hill 9:00am - noon Nativity Parish, Brandon 9:00am - noon Sacred Heart Parish, Pinellas Park (EMHC/Reader Only)
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Workshop in Spanish - Saturday, September 27, 2014: 9:00am - noon Holy Cross Parish, St. Petersburg (MESC/Lectores)
Adults will begin meeting every Monday evening at 7:00pm until 8:30pm in the Parish Conference Room. You are welcome to come and see! No registration is necessary.
Let The Church always be a Place of Mercy and Hope, where Everyone is Welcomed, Loved and Forgiven. - Pope Frances
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Franciscan Center 3010 North Perry Avenue, Tampa, 33603 813-229-2695 info@franciscancentertampa.org Conscious Contact Mini-Retreat: Keep It Simple Wed, August 20, 5pm – 8pm We can make things so complicated for ourselves! This is especially true of prayer and meditation, sad to say. The slogan of “Keep it Simple” can be a good reminder to all of us. For anyone interested in 12 Step Spirituality. Come early and enjoy the grounds. Fee: $30, includes dinner. Women's Book Circle Wed, September 3, 7pm – 9pm Join with other women for a monthly discussion of stimulating, interesting books. No registration necessary. Fee: $5/session.
An Invitation from the Lay Pastoral Ministry Institute Pray & Reflect: “For the gifts and the call of God are irrevocable.” (Romans 11:29) Ask yourself: Do I feel God calling me to follow Him more closely by utilizing my gifts for others? A vocational call to church leadership comes from the Lord and is recognized by the Church. But, a vocational call requires effective lay ecclesial ministers to have more than just a heart for ministry; they also need personal and spiritual maturity, pastoral skills, knowledge of theology and other disciplines. The LPMI program is designed to enhance personal faith and develop intellectual aptitude to enrich personal ministry. Classes begin on September 13, 2014 and continue once monthly through April 2015. Registrations are due in the LPMI office by September 5, 2014. To speak with someone about the LPMI program, contact Dale Brown at 727-3441611, ext. 5458 or email: dpb@dosp.org Registration brochures are available in the parish office or online at the LPMI website: www.dosp_lpmi.CatholicWeb.com
Annual Diocesan Hispanic Mass
Bishop Robert N. Lynch, wishes to extend an invitation to all of our Incarnation parishioners, to attend the Annual Diocesan Hispanic Mass on Saturday, October 11, at the Cathedral of St. Jude the Apostle, in St. Petersburg. This year the Mass will be celebrated in honor of Our Lady of Guadalupe, Patroness of Belize, Mexico, and Queen of the Americas. The Rosary will begin at 10:00am, followed by the entrance of the image of the Blessed Mother into the cathedral church. After the conclusion of the Mass, everyone is invited to attend a small reception in the parish hall.
THE PRAYER OF JESUS The best example of perseverance in prayer in the New Testament can be seen in the life of Jesus. At the Mount of Olives, Jesus prays repeatedly to be spared his suffering and death on the cross. Each time he returns from prayer, Jesus finds the apostles asleep. Yet he continues to pray earnestly. One might judge from the way things initially turned out that the Father did not answer his prayer, but the fact remains that the Father did listen to Jesus’ requests. The Father heard Jesus’ prayers, not by preventing his death, but by raising him from the dead on the third day. Perseverance in prayer is clearly seen not only in the example on the Mount of Olives, but also throughout Jesus’ entire life. He is frequently seen praying. Sometimes he prays all night. Even though Jesus was occupied with healing and preaching, he took time out for prayer. Prayer wasn’t something he just sandwiched in during a busy day; it formed an integral part of his life. From today’s Gospel, then, we can learn about the perseverance that we should have in prayer, the familiarity and intimacy that we should feel in our relationship with God when we pray, and that God always hears our prayers. Today’s Readings: Is 56:1, 6–7; Ps 67:2–3, 5, 6, 8; Rom 11:13–15, 29–32; Mt 15:21–28 —Copyright © J. S. Paluch Company 8|
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Domingo 17 de Agosto. Domingo 20 del Tiempo Ordinario Reflexionando la Palabra de Dios Fe y oración deben ir unidas en nuestra vida, ya que ambas son expresión fundamental de la vida cristiana, y mutuamente se potencian con el ejercicio personal y comunitario de las mismas. La fe es la actitud básica del creyente, la condición constitutiva e indispensable, lo primero de todo según Jesús, pues es nuestra respuesta a la oferta de amor y salvación de Dios. A su vez, la oración, evidencia la presencia y vitalidad de la fe en diálogo del hombre con Dios, es decir, del hijo con el Padre; y la proyecta a la vida en el compromiso temporal y conducta social del creyente que pide anhelante y coopera a la venida del reino de Dios al mundo de los hombres; con miras a instaurar en todos los pueblos de la tierra la paz, la fraternidad, la solidaridad y el amor que Dios ofrece a todo hombre en este mundo. El supuesto básico para una buena oración es una fe madura que no entiende la oración como búsqueda egoísta de los favores de Dios, ni, menos todavía, intenta comprarlos con espíritu mercantil. Toda la práctica y expresión religiosa, toda oración también, deben ser fruto de una fe adulta y de un amor desinteresado. Así no las devaluará la inflación del egoísmo, ni las roerá la polilla dela idólatra que suplanta al hombre por Dios. La oración de la fe es diálogo con Dios y disponibilidad ante Él, es apertura a la fraternidad humana a los problemas de los que sufren por cualquier motivo, es alabanza y bendición al Dios Uno y Trino y es también, cómo no, súplica de quien se reconoce indigente ante el Señor y necesitado de su amor, de su gracia, de la fuerza del Espíritu Santo y de otros muchos dones y favores. Si nosotros oramos a Dios no es para lograr que nos ame más y se preocupe con más atención de nosotros. Dios no puede amarnos más de lo que nos ama. La verdadera oración no es para cambiar a Dios, sino para cambiarnos a nosotros. La verdadera oración tiene que nacer de nuestra fe y aumentar y fortalecer nuestra fe. La verdadera oración tiene que estar marcada por nuestra constancia, incluso si vemos que Dios no nos escucha. Que el Señor nos ayude a unir en nuestra vida fe adulta y oración madura, en diálogo fecundo de amor al servicio del reino de Dios.
Vigésimo Domingo del Tiempo Ordinario 17 de agosto de 2014 Velen por los derechos de los demás, practiquen la justicia, porque mi salvación está a punto de llegar y mi justicia a punto de manifestarse. — Isaías 56:1
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SEPTIEMBRE MES DE LA BIBLIA
La Palabra de Dios
Taller Estudio Bíblico Iglesia Encarnación Registración: 17 de agosto después de la misa de la 1:30pm. Reuniones: 6, 13, 20 y 27 de septiembre de 6:00pm - 9:00pm Donde: Salón St. Francis 1 y 2. Cupo es limitado. TALLERES DE CRECIMIENTO ESPIRITUAL: Ven a recibir bendición y paz de Dios Padre y de Cristo Jesús. "Afortunado será este servidor si, al venir su Señor, lo encuentra cumpliendo su deber"... participa de estos maravillosos talleres, te ayudaran a encontrar luz en la oscuridad. El próximo Taller con el Padre Jairo será el jueves, 28 Agosto en el salón St. Francis de 7:30 PM a 9:00 PM. El taller no tiene costo alguno, incluye el cuidado de los niños. No te pierdas esta gran oportunidad espiritual. Te esperamos.
Legión de María Virgen Peregrina La Legión de María tiene la misión de llevar a la Virgen Peregrina a los hogares de las familias que así lo deseen. La entrega de la imagen de la Virgen se realiza en la misa hispana del viernes a las 6:30pm, con la bendición del Padre a la persona que la recibe. Así mismo le invitamos para la consagración al Inmaculado corazón de Maria y la Entronización del Sagrado Corazón de Jesús. Para más información: Azucena Zavala 813-410-5735 o Myriam Freyre 813-516-2239.
P. Jairo Para reflexionar El Valor infinito de la Misa La Liturgia de la Palabra en la celebración de la Eucaristía, es momento privilegiado de sentarme para escuchar con atención, respeto, fervor y devoción la Palabra de Dios. Todos los días veo la televisión y el internet, escucho la radio, leo los periódicos y hablo con la gente. Pero necesito escuchar algo diferente. ¿Qué me quiere decir Dios? 9|
RETIROS DE MUJERES EMAUS Retiro de Emaús Mujeres saliendo de nuestra parroquia de Encarnación. El próximo retiro será agosto 22, 23, & 24. Acompáñanos en nuestro caminar donde resucitaremos a nuestro salvador en nosotras. Para mayor información: Doris Quirindongo 813-843-6654 o Liliana Astete 646-339-4286.
17 de agosto, 2014
|10 CON JESÚS TODO ES POSIBLE. NO CAMBIE DE PAREJA, CAMBIE DE ACTITUD. Asista a las reuniones del GRUPO DE PAREJAS MDS y reciba el apoyo.
Balancear la presencia de Dios en la familia, las necesidades individuales y las necesidades de la pareja son un trabajo continuo que resulta ser MUY productivo... Invitamos a todas las parejas casadas o no casadas para que participen de nuestro grupo para su crecimiento. Tenemos charlas todos los viernes en el salón St. Francis a las 7:30 pm. Sin costo alguno. Ofrecemos cuidado de los niños. El próximo retiro inolvidable de parejas será en Septiembre 26, 27 y 28. Para mayor información comunicarse con Lecy o Dante al (813) 850-4526.
LECTURAS DE LA SEMANA Lunes: Ez 24:15-24; Dt 32:18-21; Mt 19:16-22 Martes: Ez 28:1-10; Dt 32:26-28, 30, 35cd-36ab; Mt 19:23-30 Miércoles: Ez 34:1-11; Sal 23 (22):1-6; Mt 20:1-16 Jueves: Ez 36:23-28; Sal 51 (50):12-15, 18-19; Mt 22:1-14 Viernes: Ez 37:1-14; Sal 107 (106):2-9; Mt 22:34-40 Sábado: Ez 43:1-7a; Sal 85 (84):9ab, 10-14; Mt 23:1-12 Domingo: Is 22:19-23; Sal 138 (137):1-3, 6, 8; Rom 11:33-36; Mt 16:13-20 GRATITUD Oh, Vos que tanto nos habéis dado, por misericordia concedednos una sola cosa más —un corazón agradecido. —George Herbert
BUEN EJEMPLO Un cristiano fiel, iluminado como un cristal por los rayos de la gracia, debe iluminar a su prójimo con la luz del buen ejemplo, con palabras y hechos.—San Antonio
CONVOCACION AL TALENTO DE NUESTRA PARROQUIA
Si tienes algún talento artístico en el área musical, danza y hasta como poeta o si simplemente quieres ayudar en la logística del evento, TE NECESITAMOS. El Padre Jairo está muy entusiasmado con el próximo Sabor Latino que se va a festejar el 25 de Octubre y quisiera incluir muchos actos. Va a ser un día para compartir y de mucha alegría. Si deseas compartir tu talento por favor comunícate vía email amintawt@gmail.com.