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
Come to St. Michael’s Hall after Mass this Sunday for Free Coffee & Donuts and a short presentation by Liliana Gimenez from Foundations of Life Pregnancy Center and Adoption Services . Hear about the various programs offered by this Catholic Charities ministry. Please join us and find out what you can do to help support the Choice for Life.
Church of the Incarnation
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INCREASE OUR FAITH Today's Gospel passage falls under the category that has come to be known as the "hard sayings" of Jesus. Hard to understand, hard to apply to life today. The Apostles' request, "increase our faith," is in response to a previous "hard saying" about how frequently we are called upon to forgive others. Curiously, Jesus seems rather unforgiving in responding to their request, or in describing the manner in which they are to
serve others. Jesus uses exaggerations to wake us up to how God is present in our lives, and how we are urged to live if God is with us. None of us is called upon to uproot trees or cast mountains into the sea. The faith we have is adequate for the task we are called upon to do: spread the gospel by our witness. And living that witness is done not for self-gratification or recognition, but out of the joy of helping the world to hear the Good News.
Copyright (c) J. S. Paluch Co.
TREASURES FROM OUR TRADITION Sometimes human relationships go awry, but Christ's choice for us is irrevocable. In marriage celebrations, the Church always recalls God's faithfulness to help prepare married couples for enduring the inevitable rough spots. The Byzantine liturgy does this by adorning the couple with crowns that remind them of the martyr's crown. The couple therefore takes on a vocation of witnessing
to the sacredness of life in all of its suffering and joy, and of keeping their eyes fixed on the banquet of heaven. In Eastern theology, people have a liturgical vocation to give God praise, and marriage fits within that plan. It is not so much saying prayers that counts, but becoming prayer. Interestingly, in this liturgy the couple never utters a word other than joining in the community's
chants; there are no marriage vows as such. There is therefore not a hint of our Western Christian sense that marriage is a legal contract. Rather, it is all about living out one's baptismal vocation, embracing the cross, pouring oneself out in love, and opening to the grace of the Holy Spirit. --James Field, Copyright (c) J. S. Paluch Co.
READINGS FOR THE WEEK Monday: Jon 1:1 ‐‐ 2:2, 11; Jon 2:3‐5, 8; Lk 10:25‐37 Tuesday: Jon 3:1‐10; Ps 130:1b‐4ab, 7‐8; Lk 10:38‐42 Wednesday: Jon 4:1‐11; Ps 86:3‐6, 9‐10; Lk 11:1‐4 Thursday: Mal 3:13‐20b; Ps 1:1‐4, 6; Lk 11:5‐13 Friday: Jl 1:13‐15; 2:1‐2; Ps 9:2‐3, 6, 16, 8‐9; Lk 11:15‐26 Saturday: Jl 4:12‐21; Ps 97:1‐2, 5‐6, 11‐12; Lk 11:27‐28 Sunday: 2 Kgs 5:14‐17; Ps 98:1‐4; 2 Tm 2:8‐13; Lk 17:11‐19
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† Mass Intentions † SUNDAY - OCTOBER 6 - TWENTY-SEVENTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME 7:30 A.M. (SI) Prayer Shawl Ministry 9:00 A.M. +Ann Rees by George and Thelma Schmidt 10:30 A.M. +Antonia and +Giovanna Cerra by Family 12:00 P.M. +Caridad Chamizo by Family and Friends 1:30 P.M. PEOPLE OF INCARNATION 4:30 P.M. MONDAY - OCTOBER 7 - OUR LADY OF THE ROSARY 7:00 A.M. +Robert Zelenka by Family 8:30 A.M. +Francisco Negron by Wife, Children and Grandchildren TUESDAY - OCTOBER 8 7:00 A.M. +Brenda Cole Robinson by Donald Kmec 8:30 A.M. (SI) Arlene Colon WEDNESDAY - OCTOBER 9 - STS. DENIS, BISHOP AND COMPANIONS, MARTYRS 7:00 A.M. 8:30 A.M. +Esther Gutierrez by Torres Family THURSDAY - OCTOBER 10 7:00 A.M. 8:30 A.M. +Harold Rivera by Family FRIDAY - OCTOBER 11 - BLESSED JOHN XXIII, POPE 7:00 A.M. (SI) Luisa Bettancourt by Bettancourt Family 8:30 A.M. +Joyce Marie Hiller by Wes Hiller and Family 6:30 P.M. +Deceased Members of Marin Family by Eleonora Marin SATURDAY - OCTOBER 12 8:30 A.M. (SI) Elisa Wilson by Friends 4:30 P.M. +Michele Brula by Tony SUNDAY - OCTOBER 13 - TWENTY-EIGHTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME 7:30 A.M. PEOPLE OF INCARNATION 9:00 A.M. +Thomas Kelley, Sr. by Tom and Magda Kelley 10:30 A.M. +Gilberto Torres by Provi Torres and Granddaughter 12:00 P.M. (SI) Ill Member of ICCW by ICCW 1:30 P.M. +Marina Perez by Bertha Juanpere 4:30 P.M.
SACRIFICIAL GIFTS OF TREASURE OFFERTORY (First Collection) is used solely for the operation and maintenance of the parish. Weekly Target ..................................................$23,000.00 09/29/2013 Offertory Donations .....................$17,541.79 Shortfall ............................................................$ 5,458.21 Dominican Parish ............................................$ 134.00 Helping Hand ...................................................$ 1,104.50 Mission Co-Op..................................................$ 6,398.00 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. 09/29/2013 Renovation Donations.................... $ 2,070.00
THANK YOU FOR YOUR GENEROSITY! If you have any questions about our finances or parish renovation activities, please contact Business Manager, Paul Hunter at 813-885-7861 or by e-mail: phunter@icctampa.org
October 6, 2013 PRAYERS FOR THE SICK - 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 Julie Bianchi Michelle Boylan Marty Butler Cindy Cash Roxane Charles Mike Childers Juan Cortez Bernice Cox Louis Crapsi Lucy Crapsi Tanya Cruz Margaret Daab 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 Patricia Gonzalez Gloria Gsoell
Robert Hasty Tyler Head June Jebson Peter Jebson Joyce Kielpinksi James Kuhla Mimi Kuhla Adelina Largacha Dale Levi Tom Lom Fr. Demetrio Lorden Jamie Lyons Sheila McCarron Matthew McClane, Sr. Gabriel McPfimel Cam Metcalf Frank Miles Gilda Miles Madeline Molina Beba Montero Heather Moore Fausto Morales Fr. Tom Morgan John Morrisroe Noah Nero Sandy Palermo Bob Patterson JR Pearce Kim Perez Germaine Pempsell Mary Perkinson Tom Phillips
Ray Pomponio Sharon Preston Jose Luis Quezada Bernard Rafferty, Sr. Donna Ridgeway Pedro Rivera Sheila Rivera Karla N. Rodriguez Isaias Rodriguez Maria G. Rodriguez Radames Roldan Lori Ann Rose Lydia Santiago Anthony Santino Don Shamblin Kaylana Silva Dianna Slowey Thomas Shirley Sullivan Bill and Angie Spink Jaime Torres Ellen Uter Ines Velazquez William Vitto Rose Vrabel Jerry Wegman Cameron Whitman Ann Williams Nick Wolf Amy Workman Elke Marie Zang
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Church of the Incarnation Director of Faith Formation & R.C.I.A. Carmen Cayon ccayon@icctampa.org
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FAITH FORMATION SESSIONS HAVE STARTED! IF YOU HAVE NOT SIGNED UP YOUR CHILDREN CONTACT PHILOMENA ASAP
Grades Pk-12 Sacrament Preparation & Youth Ministry
"Proeliatores Dei" is our
Philomena Johnson pjohnson@icctampa.org
Young adult parishioners
parish's young adult group. ages 18-28 are welcome to join us every Thursday
Faith Formation Apprentice Meg Kanatzar mkanatzar@icctampa.org
night from 7:30 - 9:00 in the Lion's Lair for faith,
Young Adult Ministry Fr. Philip Clement fclement@icctampa.org
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!
Justice for Immigrants Join Bishop Robert N. Lynch on Monday, October 14 at 7:00 p.m. in a candlelight prayer vigil for immigration reform at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Tampa. Afterward, we will continue on pilgrimage to the Federal Court House.
A Prayer For Immigrant Justice
The Catholic Campaign for Immigration Reform
Blessed are You, Lord God, King of all creation. Through Your goodness, we live in this land that You have so richly blessed. Help us always to Recognize our Blessings come from You and remind us to share them with others, especially those who come to us today from other lands. Help us to be generous, just, and welcoming, as You have been and are generous to us.
SIGN UP FOR A BUS RIDE TO THE PRAYER VIGIL Bus transportation from Incarnation will be provided. You can sign up today in St. Michael’s Hall. Ask for Teresa Trubilla. Or send her an email at trubilla@mac.com to register. See next week's bulletin for further details.
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40 Hours Devotion We invite you to a celebration of Solemn Vespers (Evening Prayer) starting with Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament on Thursday, October 24th at 7pm in the church continuing until 12am and thereafter in the Chapel until Saturday at 11am, ending with Benediction in order to close out the month for Life. Please consider devoting one hour of quiet prayer before our Lord exposed in the Blessed Sacrament. Sign up sheets will be available in front of the church two weekends prior to adoration.
Twenty-seventh Sunday in Ordinary Time
October 6, 2013
TICKETS AVAILABLE AT THE PARISH OFFICE MONDAY - FRIDAY 9am - 4pm
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TREE OF LIFE MEMORIALS ALTAR SERVERS - David Smith - iccaltarservers@gmail.com EUCHARISTIC MINISTERS - Frank Salamone 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
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.
BIBLE STUDY - Carmen Cayon - 885-7861 CARNIVAL - Paul /Norma Hunter - 854-1171 COLUMBIETTES - Suzanne Perry-Casler - 610-6456 or suzanneperrycasler@verizon.net Meet every 2nd Thursday at 7:00pm, St. Patrick's Room FINANCE COUNCIL - Deacon Frank Julian - 885-7861 HELPING HAND - Paul Hunter - 885-7861 ICCW - INCARNATION COUNCIL OF CATHOLIC WOMEN Diane Fitzpatrick - 813-926-4921 - Tdianefitz@aol.com General Mtg. 1st Thursday of each month at 7pm - Rosary at 7:30pm JOB SEARCH SUPPORT - Hilda Lyons - icjobsupport@hotmail.com Tuesdays, 10:30 a.m. at the Town ’N Country Public Library KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS 4th Degree Assembly 2984 Harry - 813-765-5725 - meets every 3rd Monday at 7:30 PM KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS - Stan Schmidt - 598-2737 LIFE MINISTRY - Teresa Trubilla - 841-6563 - Trubilla@mac.com MUSIC MINISTRY - Cal Leferink - cleferink@icctampa.org Tuesday Rehearsals, 7 - 9pm in the Church Music Room PRAYER SHAWL GROUP - Silvia Rivera - 885-7861 2nd Tuesday, 7pm in Faith Formation Office 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 Tuesdays at 5:15am in St. Francis Rm 12 STEP MEETINGS - Mary at 813-884-7171 Men's Closed Meetings - Tuesday, 7 pm St. Patrick's Room
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 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.
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 Los miercoles a las 7:00 pm y los domingos a las 12:00 pm EMAUS DAMAS - Karla Navas-Rodriguez 813-263-4220 o Liliana Astete 646-339-4286. Se reune cada otro Miercoles de 7 a 9pm EMAUS HOMBRES - Stevenson Quirindongo
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Closed Meetings - Wednesday, 7 pm St. Patrick's Room
ESCUELA DE EVANGELIZACION JUAN PABLO II Maria Teresa Aguilar 813-315 0925. Se reúne cada viernes a las 7pm
Al-Anon Closed Meetings - Wednesday, 7 pm St. John's Room
GRUPO DE JOVENES - Johnatan Fernandez - 484-1173 GRUPO DE JOVENES ADULTOS - Ana Acevedo al 359-7722
RELIGIOUS ARTICLES STORE NEWLY RENOVATED! Check out our newly renovated Religious Articles Store. Located at the main en-
GRUPO DE ORACION - Maria Rodriguez al 813-926-6436 Cada martes a las 7pm en el salon St. Michael LECTORES - Alan Aguilar- 315-0928
trance of the church, on the left
LEGION DE MARIA - Azucena Zavala 813-410-5737 Cada sabado a las 9:30am en el salon St. Francis
hand side. Open before and after
MINISTROS DE EUCARISTIA - Tito Bello - 516-2619
the weekend Masses.
MONAGUILLOS - Doris Quirindongo - 843-6654
MANY NEW ITEMS! Need information? Call Connie 813.884.8326
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GRUPO DE MATRIMONIOS - Lecy y Dante Sanchez - 850-4526 Los viernes de 7:30pm a 9:30pm en el salon St. Francis 1
UJIERES - Jose Guaba - 504-5538
Twenty-seventh Sunday in Ordinary Time
October 6, 2013 FOOD FROM CUBA, MEXICO, COLOMBIA, NICARAGUA, PUERTO RICO, DOMINICAN REPUBLIC & OTHER COUNTRIES TAKE OUT AVAILABLE AFTER 5PM
$10.00 ADMISSION Upon paying your admission you will receive $10 worth of coupons with which you can buy a full meal including dessert from any of the countries or mix & match from different countries ST. MICHAEL HALL - INCARNATION CHURCH For more info. call Maria Rodriguez 813-926-6436
50 Year Anniversary Celebration
Saturday, October 19th Mass at 4:30pm - All are invited! Dinner Follows in St. Michael’s Hall Don’t delay - get yours before they’re all gone! Contact Connie Hennessey @ 813-884-8326 to purchase tickets.
Catholic Cruise to the Exotic Western Caribbean
Come and sail away on a 7-night Catholic Exotic Western Caribbean Cruise with Father Michael Suszynski January 19th - 26th, 2014 on the Norwegian Dawn out of Tampa, Florida Ports of Call: Roatan Bay Island (Honduras), Belize City, Costa Maya (Mexico), and Cozumel(Mexico). Prices begin at $1249 for two passengers which includes all port fees and taxes. Daily Mass and Rosary offered. Deposits of only $175 per person will reserve your cabin. Space is limited. For further info or to register, contact Doug or Eileen at 860399-1785/ Doug@CatholicCruisesandTours.com.
A NOTE OF GRATITUDE My Dear Parishioners, On behalf of the Missionary Society of St. Thomas the Apostle (MST), may I take this opportunity to thank wholeheartedly each and every one of you for your co-operation, kindness and generosity which you extended last Sunday on the Missionary Co-op Weekend; especially for the training and formation of our Seminarians. We assure you of our prayers and may your generosity be greatly rewarded. Let me also take this opportunity to thank in a very special way Fr. Michael Suszynski, the associate pastors and Irene Martinez, the parish secretary for helping me in the best way to conduct my missionary appeal. Thanking everyone of you and assuring my prayers for all the wonderful programs of Incarnation Catholic Church, I remain, Yours in Christ Jesus, Fr. George Varkey
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SAVE THE DATE
Congratulations to Deacon
ANNUAL TEA & FASHION SHOW
Frank who celebrates his Anniversary of Ordination this month!
Saturday January 25, 2014 Sponsored by: INCARNATION COLUMBIETTES 8612
BLOOD DRIVE NEXT SUNDAY ! 08:15 AM to 02:00 PM
See future bulletins for additional information
TODAY IS RESPECT LIFE SUNDAY The Life Ministries of Incarnation Church invites all parishioners to join us for free coffee and donuts in St. Michaels' Hall after masses this morning. Liliana Gimenez from Foundations of Life Pregnancy Center, a ministry of Catholic Charities, will be with us to share information about the mission and the many services that Foundations of Life offers to women facing unplanned or "crisis" pregnancies. She will be distributing baby bottles as part of the fundraising her ministry does in order to provide baby supplies to mothers-to-be in need. Please join us to learn more about this wonderful ministry or to learn more about how you can become part of Life Ministries here at Incarnation Church. There will be sign up sheets available to participate in the 40 Days for Life program of fasting and praying currently underway in our diocese. Information will also be available about Feeding the Homeless at Pinellas Hope on October 13.
PINELLAS HOPE Next Sunday, October 13, members of the Life Ministry of our parish will be cooking and serving dinner to residents at Pinellas Hope, a shelter ministry that is part of the Diocese of St. Petersburg Ministries of Mercy. Meal preparation will take place in St. Michael's Hall kitchen from Noon until 4PM when the meal will be transported to Pinellas Hope and then served at 5PM to residents there. Volunteers are needed to help prepare the food and/or deliver and serve it. Please contact Theresa Salamone at tks052003@yahoo.com or 813-649-8155 to find out more about how you can help or how to donate much needed supplies and food to prepare this meal. (High school students: This is a great opportunity for service hours and a wonderful chance for fellowship.) 8|
Incarnation's Young Adult Group is sponsoring a clothes drive for St. Vincent de Paul. We will be collecting gently used clothing such as shirts, pants, and jackets. Please do not bring undergarments, socks or shoes. We will be collecting before and after all masses in front of the church on the following weekends: October 26/27 and November 2/3
A NEW DEACON FOR INCARNATION The Ordination to the Diaconate will be October 19 at 11:00 a.m. at the Cathedral of St. Jude. Mr. Ramon Rodriguez has been assigned to Incarnation. Find out more about our new deacon in the next bulletin! There will be a parish wide reception to welcome him after all masses on October 27th.
THE OCTOBER 12TH DINNER DANCE HAS BEEN CANCELLED. Those who purchased tickets will be reimbursed. For more information, please contact Joe Pena at 813.601.2790
Vigésimo Séptimo Domingo del Tiempo Ordinario 6 de octubre de 2013 Entren, postrémonos por tierra, bendiciendo al Señor, creador nuestro. — Salmo 95 (94):6 Domingo 6 de Octubre. Domingo 27 Tiempo Ordinario Reflexionando la Palabra de Dios En un mundo tan utilitarista como el nuestro las cosas se buscan para que "sirvan" para algo. Vale lo que me sirve. Es inútil lo que no me aporta nada es la concepción que tienen muchas personas. La fe se mueve en otras claves totalmente diferentes. La fe no es una conquista humana, ni se compra, ni se obtiene por el propio esfuerzo personal. La fe es un magnífico regalo que Dios nos hace. La fe, a pesar de ser un don gratuito, es también una virtud que hemos de fomentar y de custodiar. El Señor que nos ha creado sin nuestro consentimiento, no quiere salvarnos si nosotros no ponemos algo de nuestra parte. De ahí que hayamos de procurar que nadie ni nada oscurezca nuestra fe. Tengamos en cuenta que ese frente es el que nuestro enemigo ataca con más astucia y virulencia. Hoy de forma particular se han desatado las fuerzas del mal para enfriar la fe. El Señor viene a decir que al final de los tiempos el ataque del maligno será más fuerte, conseguirá enfriar la caridad de muchos. Formula, además, una pregunta que nos ha de hacer pensar y también temer. Cuando vuelva el Hijo del Hombre -nos dice-, ¿encontrará fe en el mundo? Jesús, valorando la importancia de la fe quiere decirnos que quien cree es capaz de las más grandes hazañas, no temerá ni a la vida ni a la muerte, verá las cosas con una luz distinta, vivirá siempre sereno y esperanzado. Nuestra religión no es la religión de lo que nosotros hemos hecho o podemos hacer por Dios, sino una religión que nos revela lo que Dios ha hecho y está dispuesto a hacer por nosotros. Debemos desligarnos del afán de recompensa propio de una religión de esclavos y no una religión de hijos agradecidos con un padre que ha sido capaz de dar la vida por nosotros. Preguntémonos: ¿Cómo es nuestra fe?, ¿llega, siquiera, a mover un granito de arroz? ¿Nos sentimos hijos que aman o siervos que trabajan por dinero, por privilegios, o por posiciones? ¿Nos sentimos agradecidos con Dios? Pidamos al Señor que nos aumente la fe, luchemos para mantenerla íntegra, para vivir siempre en conformidad con lo que creemos. P. Jairo
DEFINICIÓN DEL OPTIMISMO Una disposición alegre que le permite cantar a un hervidor de té aunque esté hasta las orejas en agua caliente. —Anónimo
Retiros “La Viña de Raquel” La Viña de Raquel nos ofrece un lugar seguro donde se logra reconstruir y redimir los corazones rotos por motivo de un aborto. Estos retiros se llevan a cabo en el Bethany Center y está abierto a la participación de todos aquellos que han sufrido el impacto de la decisión de un aborto—sea hombre, mujer, abuelos, amistades, o hijos (as). El próximo retiro en español será de el 6 - 8 de diciembre. Para más información comuníquese con Emma Boe al 813-924-4173 o para ayuda en español llame al 813-500-9875 y pregunte por Rosa.
DIALOGO MATRIMONIAL “MDS” Te invitamos a que compartas con nosotros, todos los viernes a las 7:30 p.m. en el Salón St. Francis, para que juntos luchemos por cambiar las actitudes que dañan la relación con nuestra pareja, con nuestros hijos y con los demás; y así tratar de ser el mejor matrimonio que se pueda ser. Para más información llamar a: Dante y Lecy Sánchez al 813-787-0738 y 813-850-4526 o Werther y Tomasina Taylor al 813-598-5216 y 813-598-5226.
Misa Diocesana Hispana con el Obispo Robert Lynch Dedicada a Nuestra Señora de Luján, Patrona de Argentina sábado, 12 de octubre, 2013 11:00am - Misa Nativity Catholic Church 705 East Brandon Blvd. Brandon, FL 33511
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.
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6 de octubre de 2013 El mes de octubre está dedicado al Santo Rosario, una de las tradiciones mejores conocida de la Iglesia católica. La tradición surgió cuando un dominico del siglo XV, llamado Alanus de Rupe fue visitado por María cuando oraba y hacia penitencia por su fracaso frente a las herejías que combatía. María alabo su esfuerzo y le dio un arma poderosa, el Santo Rosario, explicando sus usos y eficacia. Le dio la misión de predicarlo a otros. En el siglo XVI el papa Pío V introdujo el rosario en el calendario litúrgico romano como Fiesta de Nuestra Señora del Rosario, que se celebra el 7 de octubre. Unas de las mayores influencias para la difusión del Rosario durante el siglo XIX entre los católicos fue la del Papa del Rosario, título dado al Papa León XIII porque publicó nada menos que doce encíclicas y cinco cartas apostólicas sobre el Rosario e instituyó la costumbre católica de rezarlo diariamente durante el mes de octubre. El rezo del rosario se ha practicado durante muchos siglos, y se considera un tradición familiar, fuerte y eficaz. Durante toda la historia santos y Papas, junto con muchos fieles han rezado el Rosario diariamente y en tiempos de dificultad. Además de ser un componente muy formativo de la vida espiritual para los hispanos el Rosario es un signo de esperanza, un modo de orar que no se puede comparar a nada. Tanto si es en nuestra oración diaria o en las celebraciones de triduos o novenas, el rosario juega un papel importante. Para quienes no lo rezan, éste es el momento ideal de empezar. Puedes unirte a un grupo o celebrar con una novena a lo largo del año. ©Nuestra Parroquia 2013
|10 LECTURAS DE LA SEMANA Lunes: Jon 1:1 — 2:2, 11; Jon 2:3-5, 8; Lc 10:25-37 Martes: Jon 3:1-10; Sal 130 (129):1b-4ab, 7-8; Lc 10:38-42 Miércoles: Jon 4:1-11; Sal 86 (85):3-6, 9-10; Lc 11:1-4 Jueves: Mal 3:13-20b; Sal 1:1-4, 6; Lc 11:5-13 Viernes: Jl 1:13-15; 2:1-2; Sal 9:2-3, 6, 16, 8-9; Lc 11:15-26 Sábado: Jl 4:12-21; Sal 97 (96):1-2, 5-6, 11-12; Lc 11:27-28 Domingo: 2 Re 5:14-17; Sal 98 (97):1-4; 2 Tm 2:8-13; Lc 17:11-19
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 o Brunilda Reyes 813-841-5366.