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 fsuszynski@icctampa.org
Rev. Jairo Atehortua, Parochial Vicar fatehortua@icctampa.org
Rev. Philip Clement, Parochial Vicar fclement@icctampa.org
Deacon Frank Julian Deacon Pablo Maldonado
Staff ‐ 813‐885‐7861 Parish Business Administrator ‐ Paul Hunter phunter@icctampa.org Facility Manager ‐ Dave Arnold 919‐4284 darnold@icctampa.org 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 - Friday: 7am & 8:30am
CONFESSIONS: Saturday - 2:30 to 3:30pm in Church DEVOTIONS
Saturday: 8:30 am & 4:30pm (Vigil)
Liturgy of the Hours: Mon., Tue., Thurs., Fri. & Sat. 8:10am - 8:25am
Sunday: 7:30am, 9:00am, 10:30am (signed) & 12pm
ADORATION OF THE BLESSED SACRAMENT Every 1st Friday following the 8:30 am Mass until 6:15pm
MISAS EN ESPAÑOL: Cada domingo a la 1:30pm Cada viernes a las 6:30 pm LATIN MASS: Sunday - 4:30pm
ROSARY - Thursday at 11:30am (chapel) ROSARIO EN ESPAÑOL - cada jueves de 5:30pm-6:30pm en la capilla
Church of the Incarnation
TREASURES FROM OUR TRADITION Although New Year’s Day has been fixed firmly on January 1 for several hundred years, Labor Day has the feel of a great dividing line between leisure and routine. The pace of life has since picked up, and new schedules and commitments crowd us. In the background is God’s call to consider the third commandment, still life giving and binding, to make holy the Lord’s Day by worship and rest. Jews see the Sabbath, Saturday, not so much as a day of worship, but as a day of rest, a day of renewing friendship with God by delighting in the beauty of creation and the joy of family and friends. It is a day for contemplating the wonder of God’s creation, but not disturbing it. For Christians in the first three centuries, the Lord’s Day, Sunday, was not for rest, but worship. It was a regular work day. People met before dawn, and after Eucharist hurried off to daily routines. Today we come to Mass, but many hurry off to essential work, not a day of rest. The Lord’s Day is not the Sabbath, but we can enhance Sunday’s ability to transform us if we consider embracing some Sabbath values: having a family meal, going for a walk in a beautiful place, making room in our lives to open ourselves more fully to holiness of life in Christ. —James Field, Copyright © J. S. Paluch Co.
A Catechist’s Prayer Father of all families, you have called me to serve the family in truth and love as a catechist. May I be faithful to this call, rooted in your Word, and open to the gifts of the Holy Spirit. May I use these gifts, especially the gifts of faith, hope, and love, to serve the family as a witness to you, who are love and life and the source and destiny of all families. Let your Spirit enlighten my mind and strengthen my heart so that I can be a path of Christ’s love to families, especially those in need, the homebound and aged, the disabled and disheartened. Through the intercession of Mary and Joseph, I pray for the Church, the Bride of Christ, whose mission to build a civilization of love passes through the family. Amen. Copyright © 2010, United States Conference of Catholic Bishops, Washington, D.C. All rights reserved.
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LAVISH FORGIVENESS Moses appeals to God for compassion in today’s first reading. The point of Moses’ pleas is not to provide a blueprint for pacifying an angry God, but to demonstrate that no matter our sin and its grievousness, God will always forgive. In his Letter to Timothy, Paul uses himself, the great sinner, as an example of just how great is God’s forgiveness. Finally, today’s Gospel parables create a mural of God’s forgiving love. Like a diligent housekeeper, a good shepherd, a loving father, God goes out of the way to recover the lost and to forgive. By pointing out that the woman leaves her nine silver pieces, that the shepherd leaves his ninety-nine sheep waiting, and the father leaves his elder son upset, Jesus urges us to abandon a stingy view of life. If God can be so generous, so forgiving, and so loving to those deemed unworthy, we must act likewise. Copyright © J. S. Paluch Co.
Stewardship Reflec on Among the primary themes in today’s gospel when we hear Jesus’ well - known parable of the Prodigal Son is forgiveness and the need to repent. But from a stewardship point of view what is also interesting is one of the secondary themes: the failure to use responsibly the gifts that have been so generously bestowed. The youngest son who demanded his inheritance and left home broke no laws or religious commandments. His wrongdoing was that he wasted his inherited wealth, the abundant gifts given to him. His sin was in his extravagant living; squandering his gifts in pursuit of selfish pleasures. Good stewards acknowledge that everything they have comes from God, and they are required to cultivate these gifts responsibly. What are our God-given gifts? Do we use them responsibly? Do we exercise good stewardship over them? Copyright 2013, © International Catholic Stewardship Council. All rights reserved READINGS FOR THE WEEK Monday: 1 Tm 2:1-8; Ps 28:2, 7-9; Lk 7:1-10 Tuesday: 1 Tm 3:1-13; Ps 101:1b-3ab, 5-6; Lk 7:11-17 Wednesday: Tm 3:14-16; Ps 111:1-6; Lk 7:31-35 Thursday: 1 Tm 4:12-16; Ps 111:7-10; Lk 7:36-50 Friday: 1 Tm 6:2c-12; Ps 49:6-10, 17-20; Lk 8:1-3 Saturday: Eph 4:1-7, 11-13; Ps 19:2-5; Mt 9:9-13 Sunday: Am 8:4-7; Ps 113:1-2, 4-8; 1 Tm 2:1-8; Lk 16:1-13 [10-13]
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† Mass Intentions † SUNDAY - SEPTEMBER 15 - TWENTY-FOURTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME 7:30 A.M. (SI) Sue and Richard Gunter by Fran 9:00 A.M. PEOPLE OF INCARNATION 10:30 A.M. +Aston Mark Twigg by David Stitt 12:00 P.M. +Caridad Chamizo by Family and Friends 1:30 P.M. +Margarita Machado by Carmen Pelaez 4:30 P.M. MONDAY - SEPTEMBER 16 - ST. CORNELIUS, POPE AND MARTYR 7:00 A.M. 8:30 A.M. +Marie Smith by Shirley Smith Johnson TUESDAY - SEPTEMBER 17 - ST. ROBERT BELLARMINE, BISHOP 7:00 A.M. Jose Alberto Bell Sibadio by Tony 8:30 A.M. +Helen Smith by Acosta Family WEDNESDAY - SEPTEMBER 18 7:00 A.M. 8:30 A.M. +Charlene Dominiak by Family THURSDAY - SEPTEMBER 19 - ST. JANUARIUS, BISHOP AND MARTYR 7:00 A.M. +Jose Visalden by Mom and Family 8:30 A.M. +E. D. Miller by Ginny FRIDAY - SEPTEMBER 20 - STS. ANDREW KIM, PRIEST AND COMPANIONS, MARTYRS 7:00 A.M. 8:30 A.M. +Carmen Galvez by Rebollar Family 6:30 P.M. +Natividad Morales by Jorge Quintero SATURDAY - SEPTEMBER 21 - ST. MATTHEW, APOSTLE AND EVANGELIST 8:30 A.M. 4:30 P.M. (SI) Michelle Hilton by Barbara Rivera SUNDAY - SEPTEMBER 22 - TWENTY-FIFTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME 7:30 A.M. +Julia Stradomski by Fr. Michael Suszynski 9:00 A.M. (SI) David Martinez by Mom and Dad 10:30 A.M. PEOPLE OF INCARNATION 12:00 P.M. +Diana Skaggs by Iberico Español 1:30 P.M. (SI) Carmen Pelaez in Thanksgiving 4:30 P.M. (SI) Helen Andrews by Karen Artino
SACRIFICIAL GIFTS OF TREASURE OFFERTORY (First Collection) is used solely for the operation and maintenance of the parish. Weekly Target ..................................................$23,000.00 09/08/2013 Offertory Donations .....................$20,043.00 Shortfall ............................................................$ 2,957.00 Tuition Assistance ............................................$ 848.00 Dominican Parish .............................................$ 106.00 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. 09/08/2013 Renovation Donations.................... $ 2,153.00
THANK YOU FOR YOUR GENEROSITY!
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: Jeannette Abrenica Bella Andrew Benedetto Artino, Jr. Ryan Baker Maria Barrios Michelle Boylan Marty Butler Cindy Cash Roxane Charles Mike Childers Bernice Cox 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 Pat Hess June Jebson Peter Jebson Joyce Kielpinksi James Kuhla Mimi Kuhla Adelina Largacha Dale Levi Tom Lom Fr. Demetrio Lorden Jamie Lyons Matthew McClane, Sr. Gabriel McPfimel Cam Metcalf Gilda Miles Madeline Molina Beba Montero Heather Moore John Morrisroe Noah Nero Sandy Palermo Bob Patterson JR Pearce Kim Perez Mary Perkinson Tom Phillips
Sharon Preston Jose Luis Quezada Donna Ridgeway Pedro Rivera Sheila Rivera Karla N. Rodriguez Isaias Rodriguez Maria G. Rodriguez Lori Ann Rose Lydia Santiago Thomas Selemba Don Shamblin Kaylana Silva Dianna Slowey Thomas Shirley Sullivan Bill and Angie Spink Jaime Torres Ines Velazquez Rose Vrabel Jerry Wegman Cameron Whitman Ann Williams Nick Wolf Amy Workman Elke Marie Zang
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Raymond Powell (1928-2013) Mercedes Susana D’ Amico (1942-2013) Joyce Ann Jay (1943-2013) Dylan Richard Kutz (1995-2013) Please keep their families close in thought & prayer during this difficult time.
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.
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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
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
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FAITH FORMATION NEWS
Grades Pk-12 Sacrament Preparation & Youth Ministry Philomena Johnson pjohnson@icctampa.org Faith Formation Apprentice Meg Kanatzar mkanatzar@icctampa.org
"Proeliatores Dei" is our parish's young adult group. Young adult parishioners ages 18-28 are Young Adult Ministry Fr. Philip Clement fclement@icctampa.org
welcome to join us every Thursday night from 7:30 - 9:00 in the Lion's Lair for faith, fun, and fraternity. For more information, please go to our website: www.thewarriorsofgod.org or call Fr. Philip at the church office (813-885-7861). We hope to see you there!
This Sunday we celebrate Catechetical Sunday . The theme for this year is “OPEN THE DOOR OF FAITH.”
Fall Season 2013 For info. call Carmen Cayon - 813.885.7861 BEGIN DATE AND TIME
NAME OF STUDY
Sunday 9/29/13- 10:30am
A Quick Journey thru the Bible
Monday 9/23/13- 7:00pm
Psalms – The School of Prayer
Monday 9/16/13- 11:00am
First Corinthians
Tuesday 9/10/13- 5:30am
Men’s Study Group - This Man is You
Tuesday 9/10/13- 7:00pm
The Bible Timeline - The Story of Salvation
Thursday 9/19/13-7:00pm
A Quick Journey thru the Bible
Parents you may still register your child for this year’s Faith Formation sessions during normal business hours in the Faith Formation Office during the week.
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As we prepare for another year of Faith Formation with our children and their families let us remember to ALWAYS keep our doors open to sharing our faith with others, especially our own families. May the Holy Spirit continue to strengthen us and to give us the courage to share, pass on and live our faith as we were called to do at our baptism. Thank you to all of our catechist’s who answered God’s call by sharing and passing on their faith to the children and their families of our Parish every week.
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.
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PARISH ACTIVITIES TUESDAY - SEPTEMBER 17 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 - SEPTEMBER 18 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 - SEPTEMBER 19 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 - SEPTEMBER 20 7:30 P.M. Youth Group in St. John’s Room
LITURGY GROUPS ALTAR SERVERS DAVID SMITH……………………….885-7861 Or via e-mail iccaltarservers@gmail.com EUCHARISTIC MINISTERS FRANK SALAMONE ……….…….. 885-7861 READERS WILL BERAN ………………………. 882-0178 MUSIC DIRECTOR CAL LEFERINK ………….…..……885-7861 ENVIRONMENT/ART CONNIE HENNESSEY ………………...884-8326 USHERS TOM OSBORN..……………….…...885-3829 VISITORS OF THE SICK FR. JAIRO ATEHORTUA .………. 885-7861
PARISH ORGANIZATIONS
OPEN 1/2 HR BEFORE & AFTER THE 4:30PM SAT. MASS
TREE OF LIFE MEMORIALS In memory of a loved one that has passed away you may want to consider the Tree of Life Memorial at the church’s entrance. You may also want to remember a special Anniversary or a family member with a Leaf on the Tree. For information call Connie Hennessey at 884-8326.
& ALL SUNDAY MASSES
Anointing of the Sick gives spiritual strength in the face of suffering. A Parish priest is on call 24 hrs. in cases of emergency and is available for appointments. Call the Parish Office at 885-7861. Matrimony (Marriage) - Couples need to contact the Parish Office at 885-7861 before setting a date. The preparation process takes a minimum of 6 months. Holy Orders is for single men answering the call to priesthood. Any man or woman interested in the religious life should contact one of our parish priests or the Diocesan Vocations Director at 345-3338.
NEW ITEMS!
HOMEBOUND MINISTRY - Eucharistic Ministers are available to bring Holy Communion to the sick at home. Please call the Parish Office at 885-7861 to make arrangements.
MINISTERIOS HISPANOS
Monaguillos: Doris Quirindongo - 843-6654 Coro Hispano: David Funes - 952-0359 Ministros de Eucaristia: Tito Bello - 516-2619 Lectores: Alan Aguilar- 315-0928 Ujieres: Jose Guaba - 504-5538 Emaus / mujeres - Karla Navas-Rodriguez - 263-4220 Emaus/ 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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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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AROUND THE DIOCESE RESPECT LIFE EVENTS
» 40 Days for Life 40 Days for Life, a campaign of prayer and fasting to end abortion, will begin on September 25, 2013. We will once again have prayer sites in Tampa, St. Petersburg and Clearwater. Please join Bishop Robert N. Lynch and area pastors at our newly dedicated Cathedral of St. Jude the Apostle for our first ever joint Kickoff Vigil on Sunday, September 22nd at 4 PM. Reception to follow. 40 Days for Life T-Shirts will be available. The Cathedral is located at 5815 5th Avenue N, St. Petersburg, 33710. For more information visit life.dosp.org or contact Sabrina in the Office of Life Ministry; 727-344-1611* 5325; sab@dosp.org. » State Respect Life Conference Catholic Charities, Diocese of Palm Beach, will host the Florida Respect Life Conference October 18-19 in Palm Beach Gardens. Speakers include Bishop Estevez; Sisters of Life; David Bereit; Rita Diller; Donna Gardner; Thomas Lawlor; Rita Marker; Michael McCarron; and Susan Recinella. Learn more and register at diocesepb.org/rlconf or contact the Respect Life Office at 561 -360-3330.
Project Rachel – Love and Support If you are suffering after abortion, your church wishes to reach out to you in love and support. Next Rachel’s Vineyard Retreats: Oct. 4-6,2013 (English), Dec. 6-8, 2013 (Spanish). Call Project Rachel 1-888-456-HOPE (4673) and ask for Emma, Spanish call 813-500-9785 and ask for Rosa. More information email projectrachel@ccdosp.org or go to www.rachelsvineyard.org Attention: Padre Pio Devotees: Fr. Allan Tupa, pastor of Most Holy Redeemer Church and the Padre Pio Prayer Group invites you to the celebration of the Holy Mass in honor of St. Padre Pio’s Feast Day. The mass will be held at Most Holy Redeemer Church, 10110 N. Central Ave., Tampa, on Saturday, Sept. 21, 2013 at 11:00am with Msgr. Cesar Petilla celebrant. Luncheon will follow.
Our Spiritual Home Renewed! The Cathedral of St. Jude the Apostle, the spiritual home of the faithful throughout the Diocese, was dedicated at 7:00pm on Thursday, September 12. Please visit the Diocesan website at www.dosp.org to view photos and video from the Mass. Everyone is invited to make a pilgrimage to the Cathedral, especially as a part of this Year of Faith. Please visit the Cathedral’s website at http:// cathedralalive.org for the schedule of Masses and visiting hours. Thank you for your continued prayers throughout this journey!
How would you like to spend your time helping women who are experiencing an unplanned pregnancy? It has been so rewarding helping Moms choose life for their babies and helping them through their pregnancies and seeing the joy in their faces when their babies arrive. LifeChoices Women’s Care, a pregnancy resource clinic, welcomes more helping hands and loving hearts to serve as Client Advocates in service to women in need. The Center is open on Mondays 10 am – 6:30 pm, Tuesdays and Thursdays 10 am – 4 pm. We also are looking for volunteer nurses and ultrasound technicians who can assist at the clinic. The clinic is ½ mile north of County Line Road at 1527 Dale Mabry Highway, Suite 101, Lutz – across from the Walmart Supercenter. Call Brenda at (813) 948-7734 or email brenda.pereira@lifechoiceswc.org.
MEMORIAL OPPORTUNITY The Office of Worship and the Diocesan Liturgical Commission are sponsoring training workshops for Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion, Readers, and Cantors in English and Spanish on the morning of October 5, 2013 from 8:30 a.m. to 12:00 noon. Where - Four locations: Our Lady of Fatima, Inverness (English) St. Paul, Tampa (English) All Saints, Clearwater (English) St. Lawrence, Tampa (Español) To register, contact Kathleen C. Proefke at kcp@dosp.org Or call 727-344-1611 ext. 5416
Our Lady of Guadalupe (Life Size) Statue
Statue Base & Landscaping We would like to beau fy our grounds near the Educaon Center by erec ng a shrine to Our Lady of Guadalupe, the Patroness of the New World. Everyone, including our school and religious educa on students will be able to see it as they walk by. The beau fica on plans include pu ng in new landscaping in the area next to the Educa on Center (by St. Michaels Hall) and purchasing a life size statue of Our Lady of Guadalupe in a bronze color and a statue base. Accep ng all dona ons. Dona ons of $1000.00 or more can be memorialized. Please call Irene Mar nez at the Parish Office for more informa on. 813.885.7861
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WANTED! Teachers Aide
WELCOME TO OUR NEWLY REGISTERED FAMILIES! New families are invited to a Welcome Recep on a er the 9am Mass next Sunday in St. Michael’s Hall. All parishioners are welcome to join us for free coffee and pastries.
We are in NEED of a teacher’s aide for the
Saturday Special Education Ministry No special training needed We meet every other Saturday 2:30 TO 4:15 and if you would like to join us for 4:30 Mass Please call Mary Thomson 813 884 8040 Please consider sitting in on a class and Checking us out!
Incarnation Catholic Church 50 Year Anniversary Celebration Mass and Dinner Saturday, October 19th Everyone is invited to our 50th Anniversary Mass! SEATING FOR THE DINNER IS LIMITED. Please contact Connie Hennessey @ 813-884-8326 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. This will be a beautiful evening together.
We look forward to meeting you at the Welcome Reception! The 3rd Sunday of each month we take up a collection for our Mission parish in the Dominican Republic. Thank you for your continued support! If you forgot your envelope, there are some available in the pews and at the main entrance of the church.
Memorial Opportunity There are many candles that do not work on St. Joseph’s candle stand. We would like to replace it. If you are interested in making a donation, please contact Irene at the parish office 885-7861. Donations of $500 or more can be memorialized.
INCARNATION PARISH DINNER DANCE EVENT
UPCOMING EVENTS
SPONSORED BY KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS
ITALIAN CUISINE, DJ MUSIC POTPOURRI, DOOR PRIZES & SURPRIZES! SATURDAY, OCTOBER 12, 2013 6PM TO 10PM ST. MICHAEL’S HALL TICKETS FOR SALE — SEPTEMBER 22 & 29 $15 PER PERSON QUESTIONS? CALL JOSE PENA 813.601.2790
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Sun. Sept. 29 - HOMESTYLE COUNTRY BREAKFAST St. Michael’s Hall - 8am to 11am Adults - $5 Children - $3
Sun. Sept. 29 - CUBAN SANDWICH SALE St. Michael’s Hall - 11am to 2pm
Sponsored by the Incarnation Council of Catholic Women
HOLIDAY MARKET 2013 Crafters & Vendors, reserve your booth early! Call Diane - 813-926-4921 or tdianefitz@aol.com Sponsored by the Incarnation Council of Catholic Women
Vigésimo Cuarto Domingo del Tiempo Ordinario 15 de septiembre de 2013 Oh Dios, crea en mí un corazón puro, renuévame por dentro con espíritu firme. — Salmo 51 (50):12 Domingo 15 de Septiembre. Domingo 24 Tiempo Ordinario Reflexionando la Palabra de Dios
Para pensarlo
Cuando se produce una riña entre personas que el amor o la amistad debería unir, pensemos por ejemplo en esposos, hermanos, padres e hijos, amigos, las personas implicadas sienten un malestar y tribulación que no les deja tener paz. Pero, tan pronto como se puede llegar a la reconciliación, por más difícil que haya sido, y aún en el caso de haber tenido que ceder todos un poco, sienten un alivio y una alegría que les ilumina la mirada, dilata los corazones y une las manos. Este proceso viene a ser como el modelo y la experiencia del mal y su remedio, de la culpa y su perdón. El pecado está presente dramáticamente en toda la historia de la salvación, a causa de la rebelión del hombre contra el plan de Dios, o lo que es lo mismo, a causa del desenfreno de la libertad mal entendida, en contra de lo razonable, correcto y honesto. Los resultados se expresan de diversas maneras, siempre con inevitables consecuencias que conllevan dolor, amenaza de castigo, mala conciencia y desesperanza. Siempre, igualmente, sin faltar nunca, hace acto de presencia la actitud amorosa y reconciliadora de Dios, que toma indudablemente la iniciativa para llegar al perdón. La presencia del pecado da ocasión para evidenciar el amor y el perdón de Dios. Aunque en un primer momento se tiene la impresión de reconocer la indignación de Dios, porque no puede menos de rechazar el mal cometido, como dice el libro del Éxodo: Mi ira va a encenderse contra ellos hasta consumirlos; inmediatamente prevalece su amor y su misericordia, porque dice: Y el Señor se arrepintió de la amenaza que había pronunciado contra su pueblo. San Pablo nos cuenta emotivamente el perdón generoso de que ha sido objeto. Él, que antes blasfemaba contra Jesús, le perseguía e injuriaba, ahora, no solamente ha sido perdonado, sino que le ha sido confiada la importante misión de evangelizar a los paganos. En la vida de Jesús son innumerables las actitudes y gestos para dar a entender la ternura y generosidad con que el Padre espera, busca y perdona a los pecadores arrepentidos. Numerosas son también las parábolas empleadas con este fin, como la de la oveja o la moneda de plata perdidas. Con ellas parece como si Jesús exagerara la ternura y el amor del pastor por una sola oveja o el interés de la mujer por una pequeña moneda de plata, para exaltar el amor de Dios Padre por cada uno de nosotros. Cuando una persona llega al punto de creer y aceptar el amor gratuito de Dios por ella y por todos los hombres y su deseo de reconciliación, ha encontrado al verdadero Dios.
Hacerse un gran favor a uno mismo. Es una decisión. Es decidir ver más allá de los límites de la personalidad del otro, y apreciarla en su conjunto y no sólo en su negatividad. Es un camino, un proceso que nos pide cambiar constantemente. Es mirar de frente al mal, reconocerlo (no justificarlo) y enfrentarlo con amor. Es una forma, un estilo de vida.
P. Jairo
Lo que es el perdón
AVISO DE LA OFICINA DE CULTO DE LA DÍOCESIS Tendrán un taller en español para Lectores, Cantores y Ministros Extraordinarios de la Sagrada Comunión el sábado, 5 de octubre en la Parroquia St. Lawrence en Tampa. Hora: 8:30 AM - 12:00 PM– Para inscribirse favor de llamar a Kathleen Proefke al 727-344-1611 ext. 5416 o kcp@dosp.org.
CURSO FELIPE Ven a experimentar un encuentro personal con Jesús resucitado. Fecha: 12 y 13 de octubre, 2013 Lugar: Iglesia St. Lawrence, Salón Celtic Hall Costo: $35.00 por persona (alimentación incluida) Para más información comuníquese con: Ma. Teresa Aguilar al 813-315-0925 o Lily Crispin 305-761-1267 o Felicia Westbrook 813-249-4819.
LA ESCUELA DE EVANGELIZACIÓN JUAN PABLO II
Les invita a la venta de almuerzos el día 22 de septiembre de 1:00pm - 4:00pm. Estaremos vendiendo arroz, frijoles, ensalada, puerco y soda por la suma de $6.00. ¡Ven y asiste y colabora con los Ministerios de tu parroquia! |9
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LECTURAS DE LA SEMANA
Iglesia Católica de la Encarnación GOLDEN JUBILEE Banquete
Sábado, 19 de Octubre, 2013 6:30 PM Salón St. Michael
Lunes: 1 Tm 2:1-8; Sal 28 (27):2, 7-9; Lc 7:1-10 Martes: 1 Tm 3:1-13; Sal 101 (100):1b-3ab, 5-6;Lc 7:11-17 Miércoles:1 Tm 3:14-16; Sal 111 (110):1-6; Lc 7:31-35 Jueves: 1 Tm 4:12-16; Sal 111 (110):7-10; Lc 7:36-50 Viernes: 1 Tm 6:2c-12; Sal 49 (48):6-10, 17-20;Lc 8:1-3 Sábado: Ef 4:1-7, 11-13; Sal 19 (18):2-5; Mt 9:9-13 Domingo: Am 8:4-7; Sal 113 (112):1-2, 4-8; Tm 2:1-8; Lc 16:1-13 [10-13]
Vestimenta: Semi - formal Donación: $35.00 per persona Costo incluye comida, música y mucho más Los boletos ya están a la venta Contacto: Connie Hennessey 813-884-8326 ¡Cupo limitado!
Retiros Emaús Nuestro Ministerio de Emaús de hombres les invita a su tercer retiro diocesano que se efectuara el 27, 28 y 29 de septiembre. Para más información favor de comunicarse con: Stevenson Quirindongo al 813-817-9321 o con Juan Caba al 813-531-2035. Nuestra Iglesia necesita servidores y Emaús es servicio.
Legión de María Praesídium Nuestra Señora de la Luz La Legión de María es un asociación de hombres y mujeres católicos quienes con el permiso de la iglesia bajo la guía poderosa de María Inmaculada han forado una legión que esta perpetuamente apoyada por la iglesia. Visitamos enfermos en sus hogares, en asilos y hospitales. Acompañamos en funerales y novenarios para difuntos, entre otras actividades espirituales. Visitamos hogares propagando la devoción del Santo Rosario. Nos reunimos una vez por semana todos los sábados a las 9:30am en el salón St. Francis 2. Para más información llamar a: Azucena Zavala 813-410-5737. SE NECESITA Lo que más se necesita en los hogares de hoy es una familia. —Anónimo