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 ESPAÑOL:
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 ESPAÑOL - cada jueves de 5:30pm-6:30pm en la capilla
REGISTRATION for this year’s Faith Formation sessions will be held THIS Sunday after ALL Masses in St. Michael’s Hall.
Church of the Incarnation THE COSTS OF DISCIPLESHIP Today's responsorial psalm, Psalm 40, is more familiar to us with the refrain "Here am I, Lord." This "Here am I" is Jeremiah's great prophetic response to God's call. But today's story of Jeremiah and the refrain "Lord, come to my aid!" remind us that there are always two sides to following the call of God. The author of the Letter to the Hebrews knew this, too. He reminded his readers that even weighted down with burdens and sins, we can still persevere by keeping our eyes fixed on Jesus, who himself knew the shame and pain of the cross, but saw beyond it to the joy of sitting at the right of the throne of God. Jesus himself gave the disciples a "sneak preview" of a baptism that would not be as wondrous as the one in the Jordan that inaugurated his ministry, but would be one of fire and anguish. Today's words from scripture may not be terribly soothing, but in their honesty and strength we can acknowledge the difficulties of daily discipleship, and take comfort in the assurance of our own salvation in Christ. Copyright (c) J. S. Paluch Co.
READINGS FOR THE WEEK Monday: Jgs 2:11-19; Ps 106:34-37, 39-40, 43ab, 44; Mt 19:16-22 Tuesday: Jgs 6:11-24a; Ps 85:9, 11-14; Mt 19:23-30 Wednesday: Jgs 9:6-15; Ps 21:2-7; Mt 20:1-16 Thursday: Jgs 11:29-39a; Ps 40:5, 7-10; Mt 22:1-14 Friday: Ru 1:1, 3-6, 14b-16, 22; Ps 146:5-10; Mt 22:34-40 Saturday: Rv 21:9b-14; Ps 145:10-13, 17-18; Jn 1:45-51 Sunday: Is 66:18-21; Ps 117:1-2; Heb 12:5-7, 11-13; Lk 13:22-30
OCCUPANCY The value of life does not depend upon the place we occupy. It depends upon how we occupy that place. --St. Thérèse of Lisieux
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Prayer and Gratitude: Two Virtues of the Christian Steward. Virtues are something we possess. They form a part of who we are and grow when we develop good patterns of behavior we call habits. We are, and become, what we repeatedly do. This is especially important for those who desire to enter into a deeper relationship with Jesus Christ. Making a habit of praying on a daily basis is essential to cultivating a more intimate relationship with the Lord. And the amount of time we give back to the Lord each day in prayer reveals the extent of our gratitude for God’s gift of those 24 hours. A daily habit of prayer leads us to an acute awareness of God’s blessings in our lives and how we are called to use these blessings, gifts graciously bestowed upon us, in a manner that gives glory to God. There is no better way to discern how God wants us to steward our gifts than through prayer. There is something else that happens in prayer – because we are awakened to just how generous our God is we naturally grow in the stewardship virtue of gratitude. Whenever I facilitate a parish retreat or mission on Christian stewardship, I always engage the participants in a discussion around the two stewardship virtues of prayer and gratitude. I ask about which of these two stewardship virtues the group considers most important. The ensuing discussion is always fruitful. The better our life of prayer, the greater our sense of gratitude becomes. And as we grow in gratitude, we are motivated to spend more time in prayer, giving thanks to God. So prayer and gratitude are both equally important as stewardship virtues. In fact, St. Paul put the two together in his letter to the Philippians: “Don’t worry about anything, but pray about everything, with grateful hearts offer up your prayers and requests to God” (Phil. 4:6). Gratitude leads to a greater prayer life and prayer leads to a greater attitude of gratitude. How do you pray? When and how often do you pray? Do you pray with a grateful heart? These are good stewardship questions. Moreover, they remind us that virtues are developed by learning good habits. By making a habit of cultivating our prayer life and developing a deeper sense of gratitude we will naturally grow in faith and become the best possible stewards and disciples that God wishes us to be.
Stewardship Reflection In today’s second reading, we hear the author of the letter to the Hebrews liken the daily life of the Christian steward to a race, a longdistance race perhaps, certainly not a sprint; requiring endurance and a single-minded focus on Jesus at the finish line. Good stewards are firmly committed to running the race, to live the Christian life to the fullest, to keep their eyes focused on Jesus. They don’t grow weary. They don’t lose heart. They know there is immense joy waiting for them at the finish line. Are you fully committed to living each day for Christ? Are you running the race, or are you simply jogging? Just walking? Sitting? Going backwards? Going nowhere? Some of us may want to reflect on what we can do to run the race with even more conviction. Others may want to reflect on how to simply enter the race and start running. Copyright 2013, © International Catholic Stewardship Council. All rights reserved
20th Sunday in Ordinary Time
August 18, 2013
† Mass Intentions †
Please Pray for One Another
SUNDAY - AUGUST 18 - TWENTIETH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME 7:30 A.M. +Mercedes Suarez by Lenora Lascala 9:00 A.M. +William Ridgeway, Sr. by Regina Uhl 10:30 A.M. PEOPLE OF INCARNATION 12:00 P.M. +Thaddeus Suszynski by Higgins Family 1:30 P.M. +Candelaria Mendez by Daughter 4:30 P.M. (SI) Tim and Laura Wagner by Barbara Rivera MONDAY - AUGUST 19 - ST. JOHN EUDES, PRIEST 7:00 A.M. 8:30 A.M. (SI) Victor Colon by Sister TUESDAY - AUGUST 20 - ST. BERNARD, ABBOT AND DOCTOR OF CHURCH 7:00 A.M. +Dr. Gaston C. Jenkins by Family 8:30 A.M. +America Quinones by Children WEDNESDAY - AUGUST 21 - ST. PIUS X, POPE 7:00 A.M. +Hector Corso by Rosario Santos 8:30 A.M. +Thaddeus Suszynski by ICS Faculty and Staff THURSDAY - AUGUST 22 - THE QUEENSHIP OF THE BLESSED VIRGIN MARY 7:00 A.M. 8:30 A.M. +Charlotte Visintainer by Bill and Amy Martin FRIDAY - AUGUST 23 - ST. ROSE OF LIMA, VIRGIN 7:00 A.M. +Philip Lazar by Beena Thomas and Family 8:30 A.M. +Kelly Bianchi by Friends 6:30 P.M. +Angela Pineda by Children and Grandchildren SATURDAY - AUGUST 24 - ST. BARTHOLOMEW, APOSTLE 8:30 A.M. +Gabriel and +Blanca Londono by Children 4:30 P.M. +Michele Brula by Tony SUNDAY - AUGUST 25 - TWENTY-FIRST SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME 7:30 A.M. +Enriqueta Lamarche by Olga Cora 9:00 A.M. +Violet Riche by ICCW 10:30 A.M. +William Courtenay by Martin by Bill and Amy Martin 12:00 P.M. PEOPLE OF INCARNATION 1:30 P.M. +Olga Salcedo by Children 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 08/11/2013 Offertory Donations .................... $18,074.00 Shortfall ............................................................ $ 4,926.00 Tuition Assistance............................................ $ 757.00 Helping Hand ................................................... $ 86.00 Dominican Parish ............................................ $ 181.00 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.
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. Ryan Baker 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 John B. Germano 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 Sharon Preston Anthony Prieto Jose Luis Quezada Teodoro Quinones Rosemin Ramos Bruce Ransom Jessica Rivera Pedro Rivera Lourdes Rodriguez Roland Rodriguez Lori Ann Rose Kiki Santiago Don Shamblin Kaylana Silva Shirley Sullivan 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
11234 W. Hillsborough
08/11/2013 Renovation Donations .................... $ 2,412.00
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 welcome to join us every Thursday night from 7:30 - 9:00 in the Lion's Lair for faith, fun, and
Young Adult Ministry Fr. Philip Clement fclement@icctampa.org
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!
Safe Environment Training for anyone working with children will be held on August 21st from 6:00-9:00PM in St. Michael’s Hall. Please register with the Faith Formation Office if you need to take this training. This is not training for Eucharistic Ministers to the homebound. REGISTRATION for this year’s Faith Formation sessions will be held THIS Sunday AND NEXT SUNDAY, August 25th after ALL Masses in St. Michael’s Hall OR during normal business hours (9:00AM – 4:00PM) in the Faith Formation Office during the week. PLEASE register your child BEFORE sessions begin on Sept. 29th.
**Session Times for this year are as follows: All sessions are held on Sunday’s. Grades PreK-5th 10:15-11:30AM 12:00-1:15PM Grades 6th-12th Preparation for First Communion and Confirmation are done through the Faith Formation Office. Anyone whose child is eligible for the reception of these Sacraments must also register their child for the workshops as well as Faith Formation Sessions if they are not attending a Catholic School. Parents please bring a copy of your child’s Baptismal Certificate with you to registration, NO registration forms will be accepted without it. If your child was baptized here at Incarnation and you can’t find your copy please contact the Parish Office to request a copy.
LISTEN! 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 Carmen Cayon in the Faith Formation Office to talk about being a co-catechist in our program this year. The children and young people of our parish need you!!
Name of Group:
Contact Person:
When do they meet?
Where?
Youth Group (Ages 13-18) Groupo de Jovenes (Años 13-18)
Philomena Johnson at pjohnson@icctampa.org
Fridays 7:30pm-9pm Viernes 7:30pm-9pm
St. John’s Room Salon San Juan
or Meg Kanatzar mkanatzar@icctampa.org (813) 885-7861 Spanish Young Adult Group (Ages 18+) Grupo de Jovenes Adultos (Año 18+)
Ana Acevedo (813) 359-7722
Fridays 7:30pm-9pm Viernes 7:30pm-9pm
Parish Conference Room/ Faith Formation Office
English Young Adult Group (Ages 18-28) “Proeliatores Dei” (meaning ‘Warriors of God’)
Fr. Philip Clement (813) 885-7861 fclement@icctampa.org
Thursdays 7:30pm-9pm
St. John’s Room
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OPEN 1/2 HR BEFORE & AFTER THE 4:30PM SAT. MASS
PARISH ACTIVITIES TUESDAY - AUGUST 20 7:00 P.M AA Men’s Closed Meetings in St. Patrick’s Room 7:00 P.M. Spanish Prayer Group in St. Michael’s Hall 7:00 P.M. Music Ministry in Church WEDNESDAY - AUGUST 21 7:00 P.M. AA Closed Meeting in St. Patrick’s Room 7:00 P.M. Al-Anon Closed Meeting in St. Francis Room 2 7:30 P.M. Spanish Choir in Music Room THURSDAY - AUGUST 22 11:30 A.M. Our Lady of Mercy Prayer Group in Chapel 5:30 P.M. Spanish Intercessions Group in Chapel 7:00 P.M. Music Ministry in Church 7:30 P.M. Young Adults in St. John’s Room FRIDAY - AUGUST 23 7:30 P.M. Youth Group in St. John’s Room
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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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 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
20th Sunday in Ordinary Time
August 18, 2013
HIGHLIGHTS ...Dublin, Brazen Head Pub Dinner, St. Patrick’s Cathedral, Cashel, Kinsale, Cobh Heritage Centre, Old Middleton Distillery, Bunratty Folk Park, Farm Visit, Galway, Knock Shrine, Clonmacnoise, Athlone
You Are Invited ...
Wonderful Host Families Needed! Share your America! Each school year, PAX-Program of Academic Exchange places High School students from around the world with wonderful Host Families throughout the USA. This is an educational chance of a lifetime for the students to go to school in the USA & learn about the American lifestyle & for your family & our community to learn about another country & culture. When you open your heart & home to an International Student you will bring the world to you & experience so much joy & inspiration. Become a Host Family today by contacting Karen @727-329-8060.
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
in St. Michael’s Hall
Come find out about next year’s trip with Fr. Michael!
50th Anniversary Special Celebration Mass and Dinner Saturday October 19th Seating is limited; please contact Connie Hennessey @ 813884-8326 to purchase tickets as early as possible. Join in celebrating 50 years with a Mass and Catered dinner at St Michael's Hall on Saturday October 19th. Special Guests and Memories will be shared throughout an evening of giving thanks.
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Organization Leaders Meeting in St. Michael Hall
August 28, 2013 (7 - 8pm) All Organization/Ministry leaders are required to attend this meeting with Fr. Michael. The Incarnation Choir is currently recruiting new members. All men and women high-school age and older are invited. No previous experience is necessary. If interested, please contact Cal Leferink at the parish office or via e-mail at cleferink@icctampa.org.
MEMORIAL OPPORTUNITY Our Lady of Guadalupe Statue Statue Base & Landscaping
will be a bronze color
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
ICCW MEMBERSHIP DRIVE NEXT WEEKEND! SATURDAY AND SUNDAY, AUGUST 24 & 25 BY THE GAZEBO IN FRONT OF ST MICHAEL’S HALL
Calling All Men 18 years and older. That Man is You is beginning it's second year: A Light to the Nations on Tuesday Sept 10th. Wives/Girlfriends love your Husbands/ Boyfriends and ask that they attend this spiritually uplifting program. MEN: St Paul's epistle to the Ephesians 5:25 says; Husbands, Love your wives, just as Christ loved the Church and gave Himself up for Her. Give up some of your time and join us as we continue the life long journey of conversion. That Man IS YOU!
INCARNATION ROSARY MAKERS
You are cordially invited to join our Incarna on Rosary Makers Guild. The rosaries made with loving devo on will be donated to our mission Espiritu Santo in La Vega, Dominican Republic, to the sick and homebound, nursing homes and for our own parish needs. If you are interested in learning, we will teach you how to make these beau ful ed‐cord rosaries. They are easy and fun. Our first mee ng will be held on August 26, 2013 at 7:00pm in St. Francis Room 2. For informa on contact: Silvia Rivera at 813‐885‐ 7861 or Brunilda Reyes (Spanish) at 813‐841‐5366.
Incarnation Catholic Church A year of celebration continues, be involved! Come One Come All! Founders Day Picnic Saturday, September 14th 11:00 am – 3:00pm We’ll be in the Church Pavilion and everyone is welcome to this FREE event. Please bring a side dish, dessert, or a watermelon to share! All you need to do is call Connie Hennessey at 813-884-8326 or Rosemarie Mullis at 813-886-2101 by September 8th to let us know how many you will be bringing. We want to make sure we have enough food for you! There will be lots of fun for the family too with a bounce house, games, face painting, music and much more. So come on, bring your chairs and umbrellas to join the celebration of our wonderful Church family. 8|
Vigésimo Domingo del Tiempo Ordinario 18 de agosto de 2013 [Jesús] aceptó la cruz, sin temer su ignominia, y por eso está sentado a la derecha del trono de Dios. — Hebreos 12:2 Domingo 18 de Agosto. Domingo 20 Tiempo Ordinario Re lexionando la Palabra de Dios
Fabricantes de Rosarios de Encarnación
El ser ieles al evangelio de Jesú s nos puede traer con lictos. Estamos en medio de un mundo que aprecia y proclama otros valores, que razona con una mentalidad que no es necesariamente la de Cristo. Y muchas veces reacciona con indiferencia, hostilidad, burla o incluso con una persecució n má s o menos escondida, camu lada ante nuestra fe. Tener fe hoy, y vivir de acuerdo con ella, es una opció n seria y responsable.
No se puede "servir a dos señ ores". La visió n del mundo que Jesú s nos va ofreciendo en las pá ginas de su evangelio tiene muchas veces puntos opuestos con la visió n humana de las cosas. Ser cristiano es optar por la mentalidad de Cristo. No se puede seguir adelante en medio de oscuridades y a la vez con compromisos con el Señ or.
La fe en Cristo Jesú s es exigente y hasta revolucionaria. No podemos contentarnos con las cosas dulces y consoladoras que leemos en el evangelio, apartando las que nos enfrentan a opciones que exigen tomar decisiones que cuestan y que signi ican renunciar. Vivir en cristiano, hoy, pide de nosotros una actitud dispuesta y decidida. No se puede compaginar alegremente el mensaje de Cristo con el de este mundo. No se puede "servir a dos señ ores". Nos resultará incó modo tener que luchar contra el mal y el pecado y adoptar un estilo de vida como el que nos enseñ a Cristo, que muchas veces va en contra de la visió n humana de las cosas. No podemos seguir el evangelio con ambigü edades. En lo que tiene que ver con la moral, por ejemplo, el evangelio es mucho má s exigente que las leyes civiles y humanas.
Si un atleta no se prepara para la carrera en serio, sin esfuerzo y siente lojera en el momento de despojarse de lo que le estorba, no llegará a la meta y ciertamente no ganará medallas. Ser cristianos pide una opció n personal constante, decidida y una postura ené rgica ante la vida. No podemos ser neutrales. No podemos instalarnos en la comodidad. P. Jairo Para Orar con la Palabra de Dios Tú, Señor, eres nuestra fuerza En los tropiezos y en los desaciertos En el amanecer y en el anochecer En la oscuridad y en la luz En la tiniebla y en el cielo estrellado En la Iglesia y en el mundo En la fe y en la esperanza En el trabajo y en el descanso En el é xito y en el fracaso En el caminar y en las dudas En los ideales y en las ilusiones En los pensamientos y trabajos En los deseos y necesidades
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. No tiene que asistir a las reuniones, puede hacerlos en la comodidad de su casa. Nuestro primer encuentro será el 26 de agosto, 2013 a las 7:00pm en el salón St. Francis #2. Para información contactar: Silvia Rivera al 813-885-7861 o Brunilda Reyes (Español) 813-8415366.
TIENDA DE ARTÍCULOS RELIGOSOS Nuestra Iglesia de la Encarnación tiene una tienda de artículos religiosos que se encuentra en el Nártex de esta. La tienda ofrece muchos artículos religiosos: rosarios, estatuas, crucifijos, además de regalos para todas las ocasiones. Es administrado y operado por voluntarias de el Concilio de Mujeres Católicas (ICCW). Todos lo fondos recaudados se utilizaran para las necesidades de nuestra parroquia. No olvides visitar nuestra tienda recién renovada la próxima vez que asistan a misa. Horario: 8:00am 3:30pm
¿Que?: Picnic celebrando la fundación de nuestra Iglesia ¿Cuando?: sábado, 14 de septiembre ¿Donde?: En el Pabellón de la iglesia Hora: 11:00am - 3:00pm Costo:
¡¡GRATIS!!
¡LOS ESPERAMOS!
Por favor traiga algo para compartir: un postre, o
melón La Iglesia proveerá todo lo demás. Actividades: juegos, pintura de la cara, música y
mucha diversión para toda la familia. Traiga sillas de playa y sombrillas.
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Conozcamos al Papa Francisco. Parte 2 (Juan Vicente Boo. Corresponsal en el vaticano) Han pasado un poco más de cien días de la elección del papa Francisco, se ha dado inicio a un cambio en el modo de entender la Iglesia y de ser cristiano. Estas diez claves nos pueden ayudar también a cada uno de nosotros. 6.
COLEGIALIDAD. Como superior de los jesuitas de Argentina y como arzobispo de Buenos Aires, siempre escuchaba la opinión de los interesados en cada tema y la de sus colaboradores. Pero después decidía solo, asumiendo toda la responsabilidad. Como presidente de la conferencia episcopal argentina, respetaba la opinión colectiva aunque no coincidiese con la suya. Para la reforma de la Curia se apoyará en el trabajo del grupo de ocho cardenales de los cinco continentes y en el Sínodo de Obispos.
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ORACIÓN. Se levanta a las cinco de la mañana, y hace una hora de oración. Después prepara su homilía y sigue orando hasta la misa de las siete. Acude muchas veces al sagrario. A última hora de la tarde reza otra hora, delante del Señor, y a veces me adormilo un poco por el cansancio. Pero Él me comprende. Me consuela pensar que Él me mira. A veces pensamos que debemos pedir, hablar, hablar, hablar….¡No! Déjate guiar por el Señor.
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PROFUNDIDAD. Trabajó en un laboratorio de análisis de alimentos, donde aprendió a realizar con exactitud mediciones y cálculos. Se formó en el noviciado de la Compañía de Jesús, cuando todavía se impartían clases en latín. Es licenciado en Filosofía y en Teología. Fue un gran profesor de filosofía y literatura. Predica y escribe con gran lucidez, vigor y belleza literaria. Es un intelectual que, deliberadamente, omite los razonamientos complicados y presenta las conclusiones con palabras sencillas.
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MISIÓN. En la intervención que impresionó a los cardenales antes del Cónclave dijo que la evangelización es la razón de ser de la Iglesia, llamada a salir de sí misma e ir a las periferias geográficas y existenciales.
Les advirtió que cuando la Iglesia no sale de sí misma para evangelizar, se vuelve autorreferencial y se enferma, cae en el narcisismo. Insiste cada día en que hay que salir a los caminos, encontrar a la gente. 10.
COHERENCIA. Desde que era maestro de novicios, su método ha sido enseñar con el ejemplo. Acompañaba a sus hermanos jesuitas más jóvenes a alimentar a los cerdos, y cocinaba en la residencia los domingos. En 21 años de obispo visitaba a los sacerdotes en sus casas, les cuidaba cuando estaban enfermos. Dedicaba mucho tiempo a catequesis, confesiones, confirmaciones y primeras comuniones en las parroquias pobres. No pide nada que no haya hecho personalmente antes. Por eso puede exigir. Y exigirá.
LECTURAS DE LA SEMANA Lunes: Jue 2:11-19; Sal 106 (105):34-37, 39-40, 43ab, 44; Mt 19:16-22 Martes: Jue 6:11-24a; Sal 85 (84):9, 11-14; Mt 19:23-30 Miércoles: Jue 9:6-15; Sal 21 (20):2-7; Mt 20:1-16 Jueves: Jue 11:29-39a; Sal 40 (39):5, 7-10; Mt 22:1-14 Viernes: Rut 1:1, 3-6, 14b-16, 22; Sal 146 (145):5-10; Mt 22:34-40 Sábado: Ap 21:9b-14; Sal 145 (144):10-13, 17-18; Jn 1:45-51 Domingo: Is 66:18-21; Sal 117 (116):1-2; Heb 12:5-7, 11-13; Lc 13:22-30
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