Church of the Incarnation
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Parish Office: 5124 Gateway Dr. , Tampa, FL 33615 Phone: 813-885-7861 Fax: 813-884-3624
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Mon - Fri: 9:00am - 4:00pm www.icctampa.org
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
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READINGS FOR THE WEEK Monday: Rv 21:9b-14; Ps 145:10-13, 17-18; Jn 1:45-51 Tuesday: 1 Thes 2:1-8; Ps 139:1-6; Mt 23:23-26 Wednesday: 1 Thes 2:9-13; Ps 139:7-12ab; Mt 23:27-32 Thursday: 1 Thes 3:7-13; Ps 90:3-5a, 12-14, 17; Mt 24:42-51 Friday: 1 Thes 4:1-8; Ps 97:1, 2b, 5-6, 10-12; Mt 25:1-13
Parish Business Administrator - Paul Hunter phunter@icctampa.org
Saturday: 1 Thes 4:9-11; Ps 98:1, 7-9; Mk 6:17-29
Facility Manager - Dave Arnold darnold@icctampa.org / 919-4284
Sunday: Dt 4:1-2, 6-8; Ps 15:2-5; Jas 1:17-18, 21b-22, 27; Mk 7:1-8, 14-15, 21-23
Parish Secretary - Irene Martinez imartinez@icctampa.org
KEEPING OUR COMMITMENTS
Receptionist/ Bulletin Editor - Silvia Rivera srivera@icctampa.org Director of Music - 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 Monday through Friday: 7:00am & 8:30am Saturday: 8:30am & 4:30pm (Vigil) Sunday: 7:30am, 9:00am, 10:30am (signed), & 12pm MISAS EN ESPAÑOL: Domingos a la 1:30pm Viernes a las 6:30pm 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 EXPOSITION 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
In the musical Fiddler on the Roof, the husband, Tevye, whose marriage was arranged years and years before, wants to know if his wife really loves him. Was their marriage just an arrangement, a deal? Did his wife, after all these years, ever love him? Does she still? We need to know if our loving commitments stick. We need to be reminded and reaffirmed. In the first reading, Joshua, Moses’ successor, needed to know if the people would remain faithful to their covenant with the Lord. Joshua was going to lead them to a new life—a settled life. Would they be faithful? Jesus, who identified himself as the very life of his disciples’ life, needed to know: Will you also go away or will you stay? We do not often see Jesus this vulnerable. Peter and the apostles chose to stay. What will we do? Copyright © J. S. Paluch Co.
GIFT RECEIVED This question is also set before us. Peter speaks for the Apostles: “You are the Holy One of God” (John 6:69). They have been with him for so long. They have experienced his deep humanity and touched the edge of what they discern to be divinity. But can they make that wild leap? Well, yes, they can and they do. They will surely fail in the coming years, but they make their intentions known here. The same eternal life is his gift freely and generously given. All we can do is receive this gift of life—or not. Jesus says, in effect, “Can you receive me as the bread of your life?” Can we shape our life around this Eucharist? Can it make a difference tomorrow and tomorrow and tomorrow? Can we return every Sunday and assemble with people we know—and perhaps know too well—and try again? Can our life in him make a difference in this world today? We can just say “Yes.” The rest is up to God. Today’s Readings: Jos 24:1–2a, 15–17, 18b; Ps 34:2–3, 16–21; Eph 5:21–32 [2a, 25– 32]; Jn 6:60–69 Copyright © J. S. Paluch Company
Twenty-First Sunday in Ordinary Time
August 23, 2015
† MASS INTENTIONS † SUNDAY - AUGUST 23 - TWENTIETH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME 7:30 A.M. +James Francis Parker by Dennis and Maryann Whelan 9:00 A.M. +Benny Artino by Karen Artino and Family 10:30 A.M. PEOPLE OF INCARNATION 12:00 P.M. +Margaret Goumont by Doyle Family 1:30 P.M. +Arturo Carmona by Montenegro and Saputo Families MONDAY - AUGUST 24 - ST. BARTHOLOMEW, APOSTLE 7:00 A.M. (SI) Bernarda Zambrano by Alberto and Maria 8:30 A.M. +Genivera Melgarejo by Daughter TUESDAY - AUGUST 25 - ST. LOUIS, PRIEST 7:00 A.M. 8:30 A.M. +Genivera Melgarejo by Daughter WEDNESDAY - AUGUST 26 7:00 A.M. 8:30 A.M. +Jeannette Anderson by Mr. and Mrs. Joe Tietz THURSDAY - AUGUST 27 - ST. MONICA 7:00 A.M. 8:30 A.M. +Anthony Manipadam by Jose Manipadam FRIDAY - AUGUST 28 - ST. AUGUSTINE, BISHOP 7:00 A.M. +James Stitt by Wife 8:30 A.M. +Joyce Marie Hiller by Wes Hiller and Family 6:30 P.M. +Gabriel Londono and +Antonio Arcila by Family SATURDAY - AUGUST 29 - THE PASSION OF ST. JOHN THE BAPTIST 8:30 A.M. 4:30 P.M. +Souls in Purgatory by Christina Cadavid SUNDAY - AUGUST 30 - TWENTY SECOND SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME 7:30 A.M. 9:00 A.M. +Margaret Goumont by Mary Nelson 10:30 A.M. +Bernadette Michel by Choir 12:00 P.M. PEOPLE OF INCARNATION 1:30 P.M. +Olga Salcedo and +Charles Eastman by Family
SACRIFICIAL GIFTS OF TREASURE OFFERTORY (First Collection) is used solely for the operation and maintenance of the parish. Weekly Target ................................................. $21,000.00 08/16/2015 Offertory Donations ..................... $17,686.70 Shortfall……………………………………….$ 3,313.30 Dominican Parish….………………………....$ 1,014.00 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. 08/16/2015 Renovation Donations .................... $ 1,774.00
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 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 Alexis Aldana Christian Alexander Pablo Aviles Maria Barrios Barry Beard Will Beran Jeff Bickel Monique Biumi Karen Braithwaite Judith A. Brown Ted Brown Kay Burgess Susan E. Caballero Norma Colacchio Manuel Cordero Nora Corteses Wilma Crammond Nellie Cruz Mario R. De Armas, III Leslie D’ Elia Mary Ellen Dorney Germaine Dutton Carmen Escobar Nila Espinola Richard Fanelli Gilda Foster Jimmy Garad Rosemary Germano Jimmy Gibson Gloria Giordano Sal Giordano Carol Ann Giza Manuel Gonzalez, Jr. Manuel Gonzalez, Sr. Joseph Greco Estelle Groppe Robert Hasty Jim Henry Patricia Hill
Rose Rivera Chuck Robins Jose J. Rodriguez Rodolfo Rodriguez Judy Rosser Geraldine S. Juan C. Sanchez Mary Santiago John Semago Theda Semago Kim Schult Kody Sir Glen Smith Charles Stachowiak Kathleen Stachowiak Phyllis Stadtmueller Carol Steuer Sarah Struck Millie Sylvester Robert Teel Gretchen Mitchell Anderson Carmen Torres Evelyn Molina Evan Untiveros Juan and Beba Montero Patrick Vaccariello Walt Morse Thomas Varghese Myra Newman Ines Velazquez Sarah Paccione William Vitto Sandy Palermo Rose Vrabel JR Pearce Nina Wagner Germaine Pempsell Rachel Waguespack Patrick Pempsell Jerry Wegman Phillip Pempsell Sandy Werner Evelyn Perkins Gabriella Winters Randy Perkins Helen Wood Mary Post Amy Workman Jose Quintas Martin Young Bernard Rafferty, Sr. Norma Zeno Jaime C. Recuero Heather Kelly Reilly Donna Ridgeway Vilma Rivas Irvin Rivera, Jr.
Janet Hogsten Penni Hollis Don Hughes Sarah Hurtado Susan Jamieson Jack Jones Theresa Kanaskas Dorothy Kingerly Lois Klei James Kuhla Mimi Kuhla Helen Lawrence Tom Lom Janet Losinski Michael Lowe Anna Marshall Ana Marsicano Matt T. McLane Melissa McLane Marie Mendez
PV2 Chad Michael Burgess PV2 Angelique Burgess SGT Damian Patrick Bumm MAJ Robert R. Torres, Africa AB Angela Costa A1C Christina Costa
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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FAITH FORMATION NEWS
Director of Faith Formation & R.C.I.A. Carmen Cayon ccayon@icctampa.org
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Grades Pk-12 Sacrament Preparation & Youth Ministry Philomena Johnson pjohnson@icctampa.org
FAITH FORMATION NEWS DON’T BE CAUGHT BY SURPRISE. Registration for this year’s Faith Formation Program will be this Sunday after all Masses and next Sunday, August 30th in St. Michael’s Hall. Register today to reserve your class. A COPY OF YOUR CHILD’S BAPTISMAL CERTIFICATE IS REQUIRED AT TIME OF REGISTRATION. Children attending Incarnation Catholic School are required to register for sacraments. Sacrament Preparation and Confirmation are done through the Parish Faith Formation Office, not through the school. For more information about the 1st Eucharist and 1st Reconciliation and or Confirmation preparation process for Children and Teens (Ages 7-17), please contact Philomena Johnson at pjohnson@icctampa.org or (813) 885-7861.
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Twenty-First Sunday in Ordinary Time
August 23, 2015
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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 COLUMBIETTES - Maureen Finch - 885-1065 or maureen4@tampabay.rr.com. Meet every 2nd Thursday at 7:00pm, St. Patrick's Room FINANCE COUNCIL - Paul M. Phillips - 813-943-5057 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
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.
KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS - For membership information - Dave Shively - 813-525-5839 or Ralph Galera - 813-792-8950. LIFE MINISTRY - Teresa Trubilla - 841-6563 - Trubilla@mac.com MUSIC MINISTRY - David Funes - dfunes@icctampa.org Tuesday Rehearsals, 7 - 9pm in the Church Music Room PRAYER SHAWL GROUP - Leonor “Lily” Duran - 813-806-1567 or lilypadiii@yahoo.com. 2nd Tuesday, 7:00pm in Faith Formation Office RELIGIOUS ARTICLES STORE - Connie Hennessey - 884-8326 SPECIAL EDUCATION - Mary Thomson - 884-8040 STEWARDSHIP - Jim Cacacie - 813-881-1891 12 STEP MEETINGS - For more information contact AA Central Office at 813-933-9123 or www.aatampa-area.org Men's Closed Meetings - Tuesday, 7 pm St. Patrick's Room Closed Meetings - Wednesday, 7 pm St. Patrick's Room
CABALLEROS DE COLÓN - Información - Félix 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 - Luz Dary Domínguez - 813-408-0207. 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 - Ricardo and Claribel Duran 813-850-6512. Viernes, 7:30pm, salón St. Francis 1. GRUPO DE ORACIÓN - Denisse Vargas – 813-693-9387 o Milagros Olivo - 813-361-4356. Martes 7:30pm, salón St. Michael. LECTORES - Marcela Marshall - 813-453-3227 - mmarsh23@aol.com
STORE HOURS: Saturday - 4:00pm - 5:30pm Sunday - 8:00am - 1:30pm Stop by and take a look at the new arrivals!
LEGIÓN DE MARÍA - Priscilla Hatch - 813-600-0208 o Sila Richards 813-885-2322 MINISTROS DE EUCARISTÍA - Tito Bello - 516-2619 MONAGUILLOS - Doris Quirindongo - 843-6654 RETIROS VIÑA DE RAQUEL - Grace Leiva - 813-479-5465 UJIERES - José Guaba - 504-5538
Twenty-First Sunday in Ordinary Time
August 23, 2015
Call Carmen Cayon for more information. 885-7861 Topic
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Day
Time
Un Rápido Recorrido por la Biblia
August 22
Saturday
7:00 - 9:00 PM
Hechos de los Apóstoles
August 24
Monday
7:00 - 9:00 PM
First Corinthians: The Church and the Christian Community
September 8
Tuesday
7:00 - 9:00 PM
The Great Adventure Bible Timeline **Limited space, call to reserve a seat
September 14
Monday
10:00 - 11:30 AM
The Prophets: Messengers of God’s Mercy
September 14
Monday
7:00 - 9:00 PM
A Quick Journey through the Bible
October 4
Sunday
10:15-11:45
ENJOY THE MANY LATIN FLAVORS EVENT OF 2015 The community of Hispanic origin of Incarnation Parish invites you to our next celebration of the many rich cultures of our great countries. We will serve dishes from more than 10 countries, folkloric music, artistic presentations and the opportunity to dance to different rhythms. The proceeds from this event are turned in its entirety to our parish to benefit our brethren in need, or as our parish considers appropriate. $10.00 per person will cover entry fee, delicious food, dancing music, entertainment, and the warmth of our catholic community. We hope to see you on October 3, 2015 from 6:00 pm – 10:00 pm in St. Michael’s hall. |7
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Join our Adult Congress Speakers at the Pennsylvania Convention Center for practical tips on how to improve your family and strengthen your relationship with God. Our internationally-known and engaging speakers will deliver dynamic presentations unique to this event. Interact with others about the joys and challenges in your life, while learning new strategies for a richer life! For more information visit: WORLDMEETING2015.ORG Would you like to learn how to help women in unplanned, crisis pregnancies choose life at abortion centers? Sidewalk Advocates for Life offers peaceful, prayerful, lawabiding sidewalk advocacy that seeks to reach that woman’s heart and fill her needs so she can confidently choose life!
Peregrinación Espiritual a Tierra Santa Spiritual Pilgrimage to the Holy Land
Join our training on August 29th from 9:30am to 2:30pm at St Paul Church (12708 N. Dale Mabry Hwy, Tampa). If you would like to attend, please register by calling Katherine Ingham at 813-294-2390. Complementary lunch included.
Abortion Aftercare – Project Rachel Women and Men take the first step, there is hope! Seek wholeness through the healing love and mercy of God. Through Project Rachel you can begin your confidential and nonjudgmental journey to healing. Rachel's Vineyard™ weekend retreats are scheduled for Sept. 18-20, and November 13-15, 2015. In addition, H.E.A.R.T (Healing the Effects of Abortion Related Trauma) 9-week support groups are also beginning in September throughout the Diocese of St. Petersburg. Call 813-924-4173 for more information or to register. Visit: www.rachelsvineyard.org 8|
Spiritual Director (Director Espiritual) Father Jairo Atehortua November 2 -11, 2015 For more information contact: Maria Anderson Multi Services 813-374-0133 info@multiservicestampa.com Para más información en español comuníquese con Maria Anderson. Multi Services 813-374-0133 info@multiservicestampa.com
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Vigésimo Primer Domingo del Tiempo Ordinario 23 de agosto de 2015 En cuanto a mí toca, mi familia y yo serviremos al Señor. — Josué 24:15b
Domingo 23 de Agosto de 2015. Reflexionando la Palabra de Dios Es posible y, desde luego, deseable que en un momento de nuestra vida nos preguntemos seriamente a qué Dios seguimos. Y es peligroso que pueda transcurrir la existencia sin que esta pregunta se dibuje nítidamente en nuestra conciencia y sin que tengamos, por consiguiente, la ocasión de respondernos en voz alta y después de una reflexión sincera. Una mirada rápida a nuestro alrededor y podríamos decir, sin miedo a equivocarnos, a qué Dios siguen los hombres. Podríamos decir con todo acierto que aquéllos siguen al dios del dinero y ante su altar se inclinan reverentemente sin escatimar esfuerzo: aquellos otros siguen al dios del poder y ante su altar queman incienso día y noche con una inquietud rondándoles el corazón; los de más allá siguen al dios del placer y ante él se inclinan exhaustivamente con un ansia incontrolada de nuevas sensaciones que se extinguen antes de haber sido saboreadas; otros siguen el dios de la fuerza y se imponen sin clemencia sobre los débiles y los abandonados. Son hombres que han hecho su elección y que son fieles a la misma, tan fieles que dejan traslucir al exterior de qué señor son súbditos. Los cristianos nos llamamos así porque, por definición hemos elegido al Dios de Jesucristo. Lo malo es, o puede ser, que la elección sea por eso, por definición, y no por una actitud reflexiva, seria, consciente y decidida, que nos haga exclamar, con Pedro, “Tú solo tienes palabras de vida eterna”, nos quedamos contigo porque el dinero, el poder, el placer, la fuerza, la soberbia, la vanidad, la belleza y todos los diosecillos que pueblan el mundo no pueden darnos la luz, la serenidad, la paz, el amor y la vida que Tú puedes darnos. Elegir al Dios a quien vamos a amar y servir es un gran acontecimiento en la vida. Es interesante que no nos lo perdamos. P. Jairo Para Reflexionar Los dioses de la vida Los ídolos son falsos dioses. Cosas relativas que los hombres tomamos como absolutos ante las cuales, sacrificando todo lo demás, nos postramos en tierra y los adoramos. El hombre moderno se ha creado muchos de estos ídolos. El dinero: Lo creemos omnipotente y hasta parece serlo. Lo buscamos siempre y por todas partes. En rendirle culto empleamos la mayor parte de nuestro tiempo y nuestras 9|
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energías. Quien lo posee es admirado, quien carece de él es despreciado. El mundo se ha convertido en un lugar de negocios. Y el hombre pasa su vida calculando gastos, pérdidas y ganancias. Todo es objeto de negocio: la salud, la cultura y hasta el amor. La libertad: Se rinde culto a las mayorías como si estas fueran infalibles. Se pide una libertad tan absoluta que se confunde con irresponsabilidad. El Poder: Adoramos a los poderosos. En él y en el dinero se basa la supremacía de los hombres y de las naciones. La gente no cree en principios, pero cree periódicamente en salvadores. Por eso la tiranía levanta cada rato su espantosa cabeza. El progreso tecnológico: El hombre, embriagado por el adelanto científico y tecnológico, de medios los convirtió en fines. Se creen en la obligación de hacer todo aquello que es posible y factible, aunque llave a la destrucción de la naturaleza y de la especie humana. El papa Francisco ha declarado que el ser humano está en peligro, que en el mundo no manda el hombre, sino el dinero y que domina una economía y una finanza carente de ética. Así, hombres y mujeres son sacrificados a los ídolos del beneficio y del consumo. Es la cultura del desecho, del descarte. Si se rompe un ordenador es una tragedia, pero la pobreza, los necesitados, los dramas de tantas personas acaban por entrar en la normalidad.
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. A veces no queremos escucharle a nuestro conyugue, ni a nuestra voz interior, pero cuando escuchamos testimonios reales, nuestra buena voluntad se fortalece... 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 1 a las 7:30 pm. Sin costo alguno. Ofrecemos cuidado de los niños. El próximo retiro inolvidable de parejas será el 28, 29 y 30 de Agosto. Para mayor información comunicarse con Ricardo o Claribel al (813) 850-6512. Los esperamos!
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LECTURAS DE LA SEMANA Lunes:
Ap 21:9b-14; Sal 145 (144):10-13, 17-18; Jn 1:45-51 Martes: 1 Tes 2:1-8; Sal 139 (138):1-6; Mt 23:23-26 Miércoles: 1 Tes 2:9-13; Sal 139 (138):7-12ab; Mt 23:27-32 Jueves: 1 Tes 3:7-13; Sal 90 (89):3-5a, 12-14, 17; Mt 24:42-51 Viernes: 1 Tes 4:1-8; Sal 97 (96):1, 2b, 5-6, 10-12; Mt 25:1-13 Sábado: 1 Tes 4:9-11; Sal 98 (97):1, 7-9; Mc 6:17-29 Domingo: Dt 4:1-2, 6-8; Sal 15 (14):2-5; Stgo 1:17-18, 21b-22, 27; Mc 7:1-8, 14-15, 21-23 LECTURAS DE HOY Primera lectura — Josué urge a los israelitas a que sirvan a Dios o a los otros dioses (Josué 24:1-2a, 15-17, 18b). Salmo — Haz la prueba y verás qué bueno es el Señor (Salmo 34 [33]). Segunda lectura — Pablo reflexiona cómo los esposos y esposas deberán darse amor y reverencia mutua (Efesios 5:21-32 [2a, 25-32]). Evangelio — Después de hablar de dar su carne a comer, muchos de los discípulos de Jesús se alejaron. Los Doce escogieron permanecer con él: “Maestro, ¿a quién acudiremos?” (Juan 6:60-69).
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TRADICIONES DE NUESTRA FE Cuando Jesús dice que hay que comer su cuerpo y beber su sangre (Juan 6:55), los cristianos católicos, literalmente, seguimos sus palabras. En esto somos muy fundamentalistas: cuando Jesús dice que el pan es su cuerpo y el vino es su sangre, lo creemos de todo corazón (1 Corintios 11:24-25). Para los católicos, nuestra fe y estilo de vida están basados en la consagración del pan y vino en el Cuerpo y la Sangre de Cristo. La Iglesia primitiva reconocía con tristeza que no todos los que querían seguir a Jesús podían aceptar la realidad de su cuerpo y sangre. Por eso, Juan el evangelista dice que muchos abandonaron a Jesús cuando éste les habló del sagrado convite (Juan 6:60-69). De la muchedumbre que le seguía, poquísimos continuaron con él. Quienes siguieron acompañándolo reconocían que Jesús tiene palabras de vida eterna. Esta verdad la vemos reflejada en la celebración de la misa, pues del Pan de la Palabra pasamos al Pan Eucarístico. Escuchamos su Palabra para luego comer su Cuerpo y beber su Sangre a fin de tener vida eterna. —Fray Gilberto Cavazos-Glz, OFM, Copyright © J. S. Paluch Co.
EL CAMINO Es difícil preparar a un niño de una manera que los padres no lo hagan ellos mismos. —Anónimo