CHURCH OF THE INCARNATION Parish Office: 5124 Gateway Dr. , Tampa, FL 33615
Monday thru Thursday 9am to 4pm; Fridays in August 9am to Noon Phone# 813-885-7861
Fax #813-884-3624
MASS SCHEDULE Monday through Friday - 7am & 8:30am
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Saturday - 8:30 am & 4:30pm (Vigil) Sunday: 7:30am, 9:00am, 10:30am (signed), 12pm
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Misas en Español: Cada domingo a la 1:30pm Cada viernes a las 6:30 pm
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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
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Facility Manager - Dave Arnold darnold@icctampa.org / 919-4284 Parish Secretary/Bulletin Editor - Irene Martinez imartinez@icctampa.org
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Receptionist/ Asst Editor - Silvia Rivera srivera@icctampa.org Music Director - Donal Noonan dnoonan@icctampa.org Asst. Music Director - Lisa Screeton lscreeton@icctampa.org Director of Faith Formation - Carmen Cayon ccayon@icctampa.org
MISSIONARY CO-OP ANNUAL APPEAL COLLECTION TODAY! Fr. Hugh Chikawe, pastor of St. Peter Claver is visiting our parish today. Please be generous in today’s collection.
Sacrament Prep. & Youth Ministry - Philomena Johnson pjohnson@icctampa.org
Incarnation Catholic School Mr. Michael Zelenka ~ Principal 5111 Webb Rd, Tampa, FL 33615 Phone: 884-4502 Fax: 885-3734
In keeping with our tradition, we at Incarnation Catholic School: Inspire life-long learning, Challenge each individual to be a disciple of Christ, Strive to live our Catholic faith through service to each other and the community.
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September 9, 2012
Twenty-Third Sunday in Ordinary Time
† Mass Intentions † SUNDAY - SEPTEMBER 9 - TWENTY-THIRD SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME 7:30 A.M. +Ryan J. Rosser by Family 9:00 A.M. +Walter Horanzy by Frances Tapp 10:30 A.M. +Miguel Lugo by Altagracia Lugo 12:00 P.M. PEOPLE OF INCARNATION 1:30 P.M. +Pedro Uriel Morales by Mother Hilda C. Morales MONDAY - SEPTEMBER 10 7:00 A.M. +Alonzo Sosa by Olga Sosa 8:30 A.M. +Cesar Celis by Jenny Celis TUESDAY - SEPTEMBER 11 7:00 A.M. +Jose Galvez, Jr. by Ference Family 8:30 A.M. +Eugene V. Svitak and Family by Janine Svitak WEDNESDAY - SEPTEMBER 12 - THE MOST HOLY NAME OF MARY 7:00 A.M. +Bernabe Espina by Santos Family 8:30 A.M. +Maria Ercia by Family THURSDAY - SEPTEMBER 13 - ST. JOHN CHRYSOSTOM, BISHOP 7:00 A.M. 8:30 A.M. +Pat Kedge by Steyer and Sheridan Families FRIDAY - SEPTEMBER 14 - THE EXALTATION OF THE HOLY CROSS 7:00 A.M. 8:30 A.M. (SI) Jose and Maria Barrios 53rd Wedding Anniversary 6:30 P.M. +Eduardo and +Julia Solis by Nelia Solis SATURDAY - SEPTEMBER 15 - OUR LADY OF SORROWS 8:30 A.M. +Marion Domini by Ginny 4:30 P.M. +Kenneth Brown by Alice and Alice SUNDAY - SEPTEMBER 16 - TWENTY-FOURTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME 7:30 A.M. +Norberto Rodriguez, Jr. by Yolanda 9:00 A.M. (SI) Nicoleta Bertrand by Yanick Bertrand 10:30 A.M. +Anna Polak by Shirley Polak 12:00 P.M. +Richard Malicki by Wife and Children 1:30 P.M. PEOPLE OF INCARNATION
SACRIFICIAL GIFTS OF TREASURE OFFERTORY (First Collection) is used solely for the operation and maintenance of the parish. Weekly Target ................................................. $23,000.00 09/02/2012 Offertory Donations .................... $17,542.50 Shortfall ............................................................ $ 5,457.50 Tuition Assistance ........................................... $ 20.00 Helping Hand ................................................... $ 25.00 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. 09/02/2012 Renovation Donations .................... $3,735.00
Please Pray for One Another If you would like to add a name, e-mail Silvia Rivera at: srivera@icctampa.org or call the parish office. Lord, hear our prayers for the sick listed below and for all those who are not listed, but are in need of our prayers: Janice and Addie P. William Gareau Barbara Allaert Sarah Gibson Benedetto Artino, Jr. Mercy Gocon John Bastone Dolores Gonzalez Jeff Bickel Robert Hasty Pauline Bollman Nancy Hoffler Derek Bossowski Kathy Holecek Chuck Burton Jack Hotaling Marty Butler Joyce Kielpinski Edward Casar Helen King Mike Childers Mimi Kuhla Julia Colon Erika Lacayo Olga Cora Bonnie Letson Nora Cortese Mary Loper Cameron Cowans Margarita Lopez Zenaida Craighead Sandy Loy Flor Diaz Matthew McClane, Sr. Jack and Lucy Dietz Federico Menendez Clara Enriquez Cristi Mills Manuel Escamilla Beba Montero Nila Espinola Vincent Montgomery Beverly Fenton Julio Muniz Nora Freyre Rafael Muniz Dominick Fridella Manuel Ortiz
Rosemary Palmer Bob Patterson JR Pearce Kim Perez Lydia Quesada Roland Rodriguez Sandy Sabino Kiki Santiago Thomas Santiago Erma Schmidt Christine Screeton Bill Seemann Macario Sosa Dorothy Spanlake Bill and Angie Spink
Tanner Spiva Janine Svitak Mary Tobin Carmen Torres Jaime Torres Ines Velazquez Michael Warren Jerry Wegman
Sergio Pages, Jr. PV2 Chad Michael Burgess 1LT Orlando R. Zambrano SPC Janet E. Pagan, Afghanistan SPC Janice E. Pagan, Afghanistan Almighty and eternal God, those who take refuge in you will be glad and forever will shout for joy. Protect these soldiers as they discharge their duties. Protect them with the shield of your strength and keep them safe from all evil and harm. May the power of your love enable them to return home in safety, that with all who love them, they may ever praise you for your loving care. We ask this through Christ our Lord. Amen (USCCB -United States Conference of Catholic Bishops)
THANK YOU FOR YOUR GENEROSITY! If you have any questions about our finances or parish renovation activities, please contact Business Manager, Paul Hunter at 813885-7861 or by e-mail: phunter@icctampa.org
No gift is too small Every gift changes a life Please give to the 2012 Annual Pastoral Appeal
Thank you to Buds, Blooms & Beyond for their donation of flower arrangements for our weekend liturgies! Visit them at 11234 W. Hillsborough, Tampa, FL 813-818-9600
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Men Mark Your Calendars That Man is You! Begins September 25th 5:30am‐7am Modeled on some of the country’s leading men’s programs, That Man is You! combines Scripture, solid secular research and a li le fun to address the pressures and tempta ons facing men in our modern culture. It seeks to form authen c leaders who will be capable of transforming homes and society. Up‐ coming Registra on. Please pay a en on to Bulle n and In‐ serts.
Faith Forma on News Faith Formation begins Sunday, September 16th. If you feel God’s call to share your faith with the youth of our parish please contact Philomena Johnson in the Faith Formation Office at 813-885-7861 or you may email her at pjohnson@icctampa.org. We especially need catechists for Middle and High School. Our Youth Group meets on Fridays, at 7:30PM in St. John’s Room. Any teen interested in joining the group is welcome. Come by and hang out with other teens from your parish.
Incarnation Catholic Church Young Adult Ministry
“Prœliatores Dei,” translated into English as “Warriors of God,” is a young adult group of Incarnation Catholic Church that offers young adults of our parish an opportunity to share in faith, fun, and fraternity.
The first meeting is on September 27th from 7:30pm to 9pm. For more information, visit our website at www.proeliatoresdei.org or contact Fr. Philip Clement at the church office at 813-885-7861. We look forward to meeting you!
HELP US RENOVATE OUR YOUTH ROOM! We are in the process of renovating space to be used for Youth and Young Adult Ministry. If you are interested in helping us outfit the Youth & Young Adults Room by making a donation, the items have been selected. Please see our website for details at www.icctampa.org/youthroom
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September 9, 2012 READINGS FOR THE WEEK Monday: 1 Cor 5:1-8; Lk 6:6-11 Tuesday: 1 Cor 6:1-11; Lk 6:12-19 Wednesday: 1 Cor 7:25-31; Lk 6:20-26 Thursday: 1 Cor 8:1b-7, 11-13; Lk 6:27-38 Friday: Nm 21:4b-9; Phil 2:6-11; Jn 3:13-17 Saturday: 1 Cor 10:14-22; Jn 19:25-27 or Lk 2:33-35 Sunday: Is 50:5-9a; Ps 116; Jas 2:14-18; Mk 8:27-35
Twenty-Third Sunday in Ordinary Time Humbly welcome the word that has been planted in you and is able to save your souls. — James 1:21b THE MESSIAH FORETOLD Today’s story of the cure of a deaf man with a speech impediment is a good example of how much is contained in a simple miracle story. The Greek word mogilalos appears only here in all of the New Testament. It is a technical term referring to someone with a stammer. It is also used only once in the entire Jewish scriptures, in the passage that we read today as our first reading from Isaiah. Clearly, by his choice of this precise word Mark wants us to recognize that what Jesus is doing is the fulfillment of what Isaiah had predicted centuries earlier. In fact, Mark wants us to recognize that Jesus is the Messiah foretold by Isaiah and the other Jewish prophets of old. The word ephphatha, “be opened,” used to describe the restoration of the man’s speech, is another example of a subtle allusion to an earlier prophecy. This time the prophecy in question is from Ezekiel, when he foretells that in the messianic age, “your mouth shall be opened to speak” (24:26). The sophistication of Mark’s narrative is further revealed when we realize that there are multiple levels within a single reference. Mark not only draws our attention back to Israel’s prophetic past, he also points to the initiatory practice of his contemporaries by his mention of such things as spittle, touching of ears, and the use of the word ephphatha, all of which were practices incorporated into the early Church’s baptismal ritual. Copyright © J. S. Paluch Co. TREASURES FROM OUR TRADITION Turning the calendar page to September marks a new beginning in the lives of many who live by the academic year. Traditionally the start of the school year in the United States, this month can bring to mind the many calendars by which we live. There are fiscal years, academic years, television seasons, sports seasons—the list seems endless. Added to all of these is, of course, the liturgical year.
PRAYER OF THE WEEK September 9, 2012, Twenty-third Sunday in Ordinary Time O God, by whom we are redeemed and receive adoption, look graciously upon your beloved sons and daughters, that those who believe in Christ may receive true freedom and an everlasting inheritance. Through our Lord Jesus Christ, your Son, who lives and reigns with you in the unity of the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever.
Reflection question: What would be true freedom for me? Collect text from the English translation of The Roman Missal, © 2010, International Commission on English in the Liturgy Corporation. All rights reserved. Copyright © J. S. Paluch Company, Inc.
A Christian of the first century or so would have been hard-pressed to understand what we mean by a feast day or holy day. That person would have understood Sunday as the primary feast day, and Easter as the primary Sunday. It was only over time that the Church began to set aside particular days and seasons to commemorate certain events or highlight selected mysteries of the faith. What has evolved over the centuries is a “map” of our faith, written on the days and seasons of the year. Some have observed that one will absorb all the major teachings of the Church in the course of a single year of Sundays if one is attentive. What a wonderful way to get Christianity “into our bones!” And best of all, there are no grades! —James Field, Copyright © J. S. Paluch Co.
September 9, 2012
RELIGIOUS ARTICLES STORE OPEN: 1/2 HR BEFORE & AFTER THE 4:30PM SAT. MASS
Twenty-Third Sunday in Ordinary Time
PARISH ACTIVITIES SUNDAY - SEPTEMBER 9 MONDAY - SEPTEMBER 10 TUESDAY - SEPTEMBER 11 7:00 P.M. AA Men’s Closed Meetings 7:00 P.M. Spanish Prayer Group 7:00 P.M. Prayer Shawl Ministry 7:00 P.M. Music Ministry
St. Patrick’s Room St. Michael’s Hall Faith Formation Office Church
WEDNESDAY - SEPTEMBER 12 7:00 P.M. AA Closed Meeting 7:00 P.M Al-Anon 7:30 P.M. Spanish Choir
St. Patrick’s Room St. John’s Room Music Room
THURSDAY - SEPTEMBER 13 11:30 A.M. Our Lady of Mercy Prayer Group Chapel 5:30 P.M. Spanish Intercessions Group Chapel 7:00 P.M. Music Ministry Church 7:00 P.M. Columbiettes St. Patrick’s Room
& ALL
FRIDAY - SEPTEMBER 14 7:00 P.M. Spanish Youth Group
St. Patrick’s Room
SUNDAY
SATURDAY - SEPTEMBER 15 7:00 P.M. Spanish Young Adults
St. Patrick’s Room
MASSES
RELIGIOUS ARTICLES STORE SALE! THIS SUNDAY IN FRONT OF THE CHURCH 8:30 AM –3:30 PM Stop by and see the many new religious items we have: Advent wreaths; Statues; Baby gi s; Crucifix‐ es; Holy Water Fonts; Rosaries; Na vity sets; Com‐ munion Veils, Bibles and more. Anointing of the Sick gives spiritual strength in the face of suffering. A Parish priest is on call 24 hrs. in cases of emergency. Call the Parish Office at 885-7861. Matrimony (Marriage) - Couples need to contact the Parish Office at 885-7861 before setting a date. The preparation process takes a minimum of 6 months. Holy Orders is for single men answering the call to priesthood. Any man or woman interested in the religious life should contact one of our parish priests or the Diocesan Vocations Director at 345-3338.
HOMEBOUND & HOSPITAL MINISTRY - Eucharistic Ministers are available to bring Holy Communion to the sick AT HOME or in TOWN ’N COUNTRY HOSPITAL. Please call the Parish Office at 885-7861 to make arrangements.
LITURGY GROUPS ALTAR SERVERS DAVID SMITH……………………….885-7861 EUCHARISTIC MINISTERS FR. PHILIP CLEMENT……….…….. 885-7861 READERS WILL BERAN ………………………. 882-0178 MUSIC DIRECTOR DONAL NOONAN………….…..……885-7861 ENVIRONMENT/ART CONNIE HENNESSEY ………………...884-8326 USHERS TOM OSBORN..……………….…...885-3829 VISITORS OF THE SICK FR. PHILIP CLEMENT...….………. 885-7861
PARISH ORGANIZATIONS BIBLE STUDY CARMEN CAYON…….………….... 885-7861 CARNIVAL PAUL/NORMA HUNTER …………...854-1171 COLUMBIETTES DALE ZGURZYNSKI…......................885-5228 FINANCE COUNCIL DEACON FRANK JULIAN ………………….... 885-7861 HELPING HAND PARISH OFFICE…..……………..…..885-7861 INC. HOME & SCHOOL KIM FIELD….. ….….884-4502 (School Office) JOB SEARCH SUPPORT HILDA LYONS……icjobsupport@hotmail.com KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS STAN ZGURZYNSKI………….. … 885-5228 LIFE MINISTRY TERESA TRUBILLA……….….……..841-6563 Or via e-mail T2DeskTop@aol.com MEMORIALS-TREE OF LIFE CONNIE HENNESSEY….. ……….. 884-8326 OFFICE VOLUNTEERS IRENE MARTINEZ………………….885-7861 PRAYER SHAWL MINISTRY SILVIA RIVERA ...…………………..885-7861 RELIGIOUS ARTICLES STORE CONNIE HENNESSEY……………... 884-8326 SPECIAL EDUCATION ISABEL MORAES……………...…….852-1501 MARY THOMSON………………….. 884-8040 STEWARDSHIP PAUL HUNTER…….………………...854-1171 WELCOMING COMMITTEE ROLANDO AND LETTY ESCAMILLA….475-5220
RECEIVING SACRAMENTS BAPTISMS CARMEN CAYON ……………….885-7861 RCIA CARMEN CAYON……….……….885-7861 FIRST EUCHARIST PHILOMENA JOHNSON……….885-7861 CONFIRMATION PHILOMENA JOHNSON…….…885-7861 MARRIAGE PREPARATION FR. PHILIP CLEMENT… .…………...885-7861
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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.
Mr. Michael Zelenka ~ Principal 5111 Webb Rd, Tampa, FL 33615 Phone: 884-4502 Fax: 885-3734
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Thanks to everyone who made a contribution towards our
Thank You Incarnation Council of Catholic Women
Painting The Church Fund. Because of your generosity we were able to fix the leaks in the roof and the cracks in the walls of our church. We were also able to give the exterior a facelift by having it painted. We are grateful to Gardner-Gibson and
For the Statue of The Holy Family located in our school’s courtyard.
their contribution of painting supplies and to Mr. Rafael Arias, owner of A+ By Hand Painting Inc. and his crew for all their hard work. Our church looks beautiful!
COLUMBIETTES
Knights of Columbus All Catholic Men are invited to join the greatest Catholic Fraternal organization in the world, the Knights of Columbus. Our Incarnation Council 8612 work for our Church, family, youth and community. For more information contact Membership Chairman Stan Zgurzynski at 885-5228. A big Congratulations and Welcome to our new Incarnation Council 8612 members Seminarian Kevin Yarnell, Ralph Delia and Michael Ellis. I would like to invite all Brother Knights to attend our council business meeting this Thursday, Sept. 13 2012, 7:30 – 8:30 pm, at Incarnation Church, St. Francis Room. The first decade of the Rosary will be recited as the opening prayer. In addition, some delicious food prepared by a Brother Knight will be served following the meeting. On behalf of the officers, I look forward to seeing you at this meeting. May God bless you and your family.
All Catholic Women ages 17 and over are welcome to join our Incarnation Columbiettes. Our Columbiette Auxiliary works side by side with the Knights of Columbus for our Church, family, youth and community. Please contact Membership Chairman Dale Zgurzynski at 885-5228. You will need to fill out an application in order to join our Columbiettes and you must take a First Degree. This we plan to have on September 13th at 7:00p.m. in St. Patrick’s Room. I would like to personally welcome you to our Columbiette Auxiliary, so please let me know if you can attend. Dale Zgurzynski
SABOR LATINO LATIN FLAVORS FESTIVAL ST. MICHAEL’S HALL
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Grand Knight Chet Casler
CRAFTERS NEEDED! Incarnation’s Council of Catholic Women will host its Annual Arts and Crafts Festival Saturday, October 20th and Sunday, October 21st, 2012. Exhibitors interested can contact Connie Hennessey at 813-8848326. Do not wait; there are limited inside/outside spaces available! Event Description: A fun filled Arts and Crafts Festival; Features music, ethnic, delicious food and an art fair. Nice family event!
ATTENTION ST. PADRE PIO DEVOTEES: The St. Padre Pio Prayer Group, under the spiritual direction of Rev. Father Allan Tupa, would like to invite all devotees to the celebration of the holy mass on St. Pio’s feast day, Saturday, September 22, 2012 at 11AM at Most Holy Redeemer Church, 10110 N. Central Ave., Tampa, FL 33612.
SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 22
DELICIOUS FOOD & LIVE ENTERTAINMENT
SEPT. 23RD BULLETIN DEADLINE
Email all written announcements by Tuesday, September 11th to imartinez@icctampa.org
Vigésimo Tercer Domingo del Tiempo Ordinario 9 de septiembre de 2012 ¿Acaso no ha elegido Dios a los pobres de este mundo para hacerlos ricos en la fe y herederos del Reino? — Santiago 2:5 Domingo 23 Tiempo Ordinario. Septiembre 9, 2012 Reflexionando la Palabra de Dios En la antigüedad, a los que se preparaban para el bautismo se los llamaba catecúmenos, palabra griega que significa literalmente: «los que escuchan», o sea, los que tienen los oídos abiertos. Y no solamente se les permita escuchar la Palabra de Dios, sino también hacer profesión de su fe, soltándoseles la lengua para proclamar el padrenuestro y el credo. Toda la preparación del catecúmeno iba encaminada, pues a liberar al hombre abriendo su oído y soltando su lengua. Podemos ahora preguntarnos qué implica esta liberación que nos trae Jesucristo y reflexionar, en primer lugar, sobre la sordera del espíritu. Fundamentalmente es un cerrarse totalmente a Dios y a los demás. Se refiere a la persona que edifica su vida teniéndose en cuenta sólo a sí misma. Vive como si estuviera sola en una isla, los demás son un estorbo. El sordo espiritual está cerrado al punto de vista de los demás y es incapaz de mirar una verdad desde otro punto de vista. Es un sectario, tiene su verdad como si fuese la única, como norma de vida; es rebelde en sus ideas, es un fanático. No escucha razones ni quiere escucharlas. Los sordos de espíritu pueden concurrir todos los domingos a misa, escuchar la predicación, hacer oración, leer la Biblia o determinado libro. Pero nada hay en sus vidas que haga pensar que están realizando algún cambio. Jesucristo el Señor nos libera de esta sordera del espíritu. Nos da la capacidad de escuchar. Más aún, nos da la libertad para escuchar. Para poder escuchar necesitamos liberarnos de nosotros mismos, del miedo a enfrentarnos con la verdad. Un hombre interiormente libre no teme enfrentarse con palabra alguna, así venga de Dios o del demonio, de la derecha o de la izquierda. Por eso el auténtico cristiano, gozando de esta libertad, es capaz de ponerse en contacto con sus hermanos en la fe para compartir y acoger sus ideas y pensamientos, en un ambiente de comprensión y respeto porque quiere buscar con sinceridad la verdad y alcanzar su propio crecimiento espiritual. Concluyendo... Cuando fuimos bautizados, pequeños aún, Cristo nos llamó a la libertad para escuchar y para hablar. Hoy tomamos conciencia de cuántas cosas implica dicha libertad, y cómo esa libertad interior es la base para el diálogo y la comunicación. Hoy se nos urge a este mutuo esfuerzo de escuchar a los demás desde el corazón, y de comunicar nuestra palabra con humildad y valentía. Esta libertad interior es el signo de que Jesús es el Salvador y de que somos sus seguidores.
LOS INVITAMOS A LA MISA ROCIERA, EL DOMINGO, 16 DE SEPTIEMBRE 1:30PM
Después de la Misa en el Salón St. Michael tendremos música bailable y “Tapas”. $20.00 por persona. Para más información comuníquese con Connie Hennessey al 813884-8326.
GRAN FESTIVAL “SABOR LATINO” Sábado, 22 de septiembre, 2012 Salón St. Michael Comidas típicas de varios países de Latinoamérica Gran Show Folklórico Noche de los 70s Sábado, 29 de septiembre 6:00pm - 12:00am St. Michael’s Hall
P. Jairo
¡Venga y comparta la buena música de esa época y no pare de bailar y divertirse! Boletos $25.00 por persona. Los fondos recaudados serán para beneficio de nuestra Iglesia de Incarnation. Para más información y/o comprar sus boletos comuníquese con Xenia Maye: 813-7317682 o Rose Foster: 813-205-5033.Vengase con su look 70s si así lo prefiere. ¡No se lo pierda!
EDUCACIÓN Las enseñanzas recibidas en escuelas y colegios no constituyen una educación, sino medios de adquirir una educación. —Ralph Waldo Emerson
Un pensamiento: "Anda con los sabios y te harás sabio; el que frecuenta los necios, será como ellos." Prov 13 Page 9
9 de septiembre de 2012 TRADICIONES DE NUESTRA FE En muchos países latinoamericanos la Fiesta de la Santa Cruz se celebra el 3 de mayo, pero la Iglesia universal la celebra el 14 de septiembre. Por varios siglos, la Iglesia celebraba la Cruz de Jesús en ambas fechas. Pero, el Concilio Vaticano II removió esta fiesta del 3 de mayo a favor de la del 14 de septiembre en un esfuerzo de no tener demasiadas fiestas durante la época pascual y para no disminuir la importancia de la fiesta central de nuestra fe cristiana como es la Resurrección de Jesucristo de entre los muertos. La fiesta del 14 de septiembre conmemora la consagración del santuario del Santo Sepulcro en Jerusalén. Este es el santuario más importante de la religión cristiana, pues en él se encuentran tanto el monte del Calvario donde falleció Jesús como el sepulcro del cual resucitó al tercer día. Sin estos dos acontecimientos no hubiese Cristianismo. Nosotros los latinos tenemos muchas fiestas y muchos santuarios. Ninguna de éstas puede ser más importante que las que recuerdan la pasión, muerte y resurrección de Jesús. El clima del año litúrgico cristiano es el Triduo Pascual el cual termina en la celebración de la Pascua Florida de 50 días. En Puerto Rico se han celebrado tradicionalmente las fiestas de la cruz con una novena que termina en la fiesta de la Cruz (3 de mayo). Cada día de la novena se canta el rosario frente a un altar hecho para la cruz. Tal vez algunas comunidades hispanas quieran retomar esta devoción y celebración cultural en septiembre. —Fray Gilberto Cavazos Glz, OFM, Copyright © J. S. Paluch Co.
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LECTURAS DE LA SEMANA Lunes: 1 Cor 5:1-8; Lc 6:6-11 Martes: 1 Cor 6:1-11; Lc 6:12-19 Miércoles: 1 Cor 7:25-31; Lc 6:20-26 Jueves: 1 Cor 8:1b-7, 11-13; Lc 6:27-38 Viernes: Núm 21:4b-9; Fil 2:6-11; Jn 3:13-17 Sábado: 1 Cor 10:14-22; Jn 19:25-27 o Lc 2:33-35 Domingo: Is 50:5-9a; Sal 116 (115); Stgo 2:14-18; Mc 8:27-35
FESTIVAL DE ARTESANíA Y MANUALIDADES ¡Se necesitan exhibidores! El Consejo de Damas Católicas de Incarnation esta patrocinando este Festival de Artesanía y Manualidades en el Salón St. Michael, los días 20 y 21 de octubre. Para información por favor comuníquese con Connie Hennessey al 813-884-8326. Solo hay una cantidad limitada de espacios disponibles.
Noche de Casino de Incarnation Sábado, 9 de febrero, 2013 6:30pm - 11:00pm Salón St. Michael