CHURCH OF THE INCARNATION Parish Office: 5124 Gateway Dr. , Tampa, FL 33615 813.885.7861 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
Fax: 813.884.3624
Music Director - Donal Noonan dnoonan@icctampa.org
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Asst. Music Director - Lisa Screeton lscreeton@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
Receptionist/ Asst Editor - Silvia Rivera srivera@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 Espa単ol: Cada domingo a la 1:30pm Cada viernes a las 6:30 pm DEVOTIONS: Morning Prayer Group: Liturgy of the Hours Mon., Tue., Thurs., Fri. & Sat. from 8:10am - 8:25am First Friday Adoration following the 8:30 am Mass until 6:15pm Rosary every Thursday at 11:30am in the chapel Rosario en espa単ol cada jueves a las 7:00pm en la capilla CONFESSIONS: Saturdays - 2:30 to 3:30pm in the Church
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Mr. Michael Zelenka ~ Principal 5111 Webb Rd, Tampa, FL 33615 Phone: 884-4502 Fax: 885-3734
Today is Respect Life Sunday The Life Ministry of Incarnation Church invites all parishioners to join us for coffee and donuts in St. Michael's Hall after masses this morning as we begin Respect Life Month. There will be information available about our call to be a people of life and the various pro-life issues facing Catholics today. Ministry members will be available to answer any questions you might have about the various programs in our Diocese or about how you can become part of this important ministry.
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October is Respect Life Month The annual TAMPA LIFE CHAIN will take place TODAY , Respect Life Sunday, from 3:00 until 4:00 PM, the hour of mercy. We will gather along North Dale Mabry Highway for one hour of prayer to bring about an end to abortion in our country. Everyone is encouraged to attend as we approach the 40th Anniversary of Roe vs Wade. Signs will be available at the corner of N. Dale Mabry and Fletcher Avenue. If you have any questions or need directions, please call Teresa Trubilla at 813-841-6563
Strengthen Parental Rights Amendment 6 bolsters parental rights by allowing future legislation to require parental consent for children seeking an abortion.
Prohibit Public Funds for Abortion Amendment 6 prohibits the use of public funds for abortions or health care coverage that would include abortions.
Most Taxpayers Against Public Funding of Abortion
Twenty-Seventh Sunday in Ordinary Time THE BARRIERS THAT SEPARATE US We live in a society that has many technological avenues for stimulation and entertainment, one in which the urban population exceeds the nonurban. It is curious that loneliness is a prevalent malady. It is easy to reach out and touch someone, we are told. But—in truth—it is not all that easy, and statistics from the mental health field will reinforce that opinion. Today’s readings are about the ways in which we can authentically reach out: God touches Adam to create a mate and end his solitude; God-in-Jesus takes on human flesh and death in order that we might come to glory; Jesus reaches out to the children whom the disciples had tried to keep away, showing us the manner in which we must approach the loving embrace that awaits us in heaven. Until that day, however, we must remember that ours is a sacramental church, a church of signs of the love of God. And so we are called to reach out continually to ease the loneliness and the barriers that separate us from one another and, therefore, from the love of Christ. Copyright © J. S. Paluch Co.
READINGS FOR THE WEEK Monday: Gal 1:6-12; Lk 10:25-37 Tuesday: Gal 1:13-24; Lk 10:38-42 Wednesday: Gal 2:1-2, 7-14; Lk 11:1-4 Thursday: Gal 3:1-5; Lk 11:5-13 Friday: Gal 3:7-14; Lk 11:15-26 Saturday: Gal 3:22-29; Lk 11:27-28 Sunday: Wis 7:7-11; Ps 90; Heb 4:12-13; Mk 10:17-30 [17-27]
Amendment 6 aligns Florida state law with existing federal law regarding limits on use of public funds for abortions or health care coverage that would include abortions.
Protect Religious Freedom Amendment 8 preserves time-honored partnerships between government and social service organizations.
Preserve Social Services Amendment 8 ensures continued delivery of social services by faith-based organizations, lowering government costs for taxpayers.
End Religious Discrimination Amendment 8 eliminates discrimination against churches and religious institutions who provide social services.
TREASURES FROM OUR TRADITION Using beads for prayer and meditation is an ancient custom, found in many cultures and religions. The Christian rosary dates from the twelfth century, when it provided a way for ordinary Christians to learn about the lives of Jesus and Mary. Alan de la Roche, a fifteenth-century Dominican, preferred “Psalter of Our Lady” to “rosary.” This fitting name recalls an explanation of the devotion’s origin. Unable to read the one hundred fifty psalms that formed the Church’s “official” daily prayer, medieval Christians substituted first one hundred fifty Pater Nosters, and later one hundred fifty Ave Marias. By meditating on the various mysteries of the rosary while repeating these simple prayers, the faithful could immerse themselves in the whole mystery of the Incarnation and the Resurrection. The dedication of October to the Blessed Virgin Mary is an appropriate reminder of this venerable form of prayer. Faithful Christians everywhere continue to meditate on the mysteries of the rosary, praying in groups or alone. Why not take advantage of this season to renew your acquaintance with the rosary? —James Field, Copyright © J. S. Paluch Co.
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Please Pray for One Another
† Mass Intentions † SUNDAY - OCTOBER 7 - TWENTY-SEVENTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME 7:30 A.M. (SI) Nguyen Family by Phein Nguyen 9:00 A.M. +Mary Jane Ottmer by Family 10:30 A.M. +Granville Palin, Sr. by Family 12:00 P.M. PEOPLE OF INCARNATION 1:30 P.M. +Dolores Olivo and +Adela Rivera by Olivo Family MONDAY - OCTOBER 8 7:00 A.M. +Bernabe Espina by John and Divina Corkery 8:30 A.M. +Dan Duet by Joyce Duet TUESDAY - OCTOBER 9 - ST. DENIS, BISHOP, AND COMPANIONS, MARTYRS 7:00 A.M. (SI) Emma Phan 8:30 A.M. +Milagros Miranda by Son Oscar WEDNESDAY - OCTOBER 10 7:00 A.M. +Consuelo Alfau by Minerva Vega 8:30 A.M. (SI) Baker Family by Owens Family THURSDAY - OCTOBER 11 7:00 A.M. +Isabel Cifuentes by Cloe Woodworth 8:30 A.M. +Joyce M. Hiller by Wes Hiller and Family FRIDAY - OCTOBER 12 7:00 A.M. +Hilda Yamilet-Suarez and Baby by Cardiology Center of Tampa 8:30 A.M. (SI) Janine Svitak by Jim and Mimi Kuhla 6:30 P.M. +Blanca E. Abella by Jaime Abella and Family SATURDAY - OCTOBER 13 8:30 A.M. (SI) Molly and John Caballero by Kate and Michael Caballero 4:30 P.M. +Marilyn Lash by Shirley SUNDAY - OCTOBER 14 - TWENTY-EIGHTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME 7:30 A.M. +James Francis Parker by Dennis and Mary Ann Whalen 9:00 A.M. (SI) Prayer Box Intentions by Our Lady of Mercy Group 10:30 A.M. PEOPLE OF INCARNATION 12:00 P.M. +Gloria Martinez by Juan and Beba Montero 1:30 P.M. +Hipolito Goris by Wife and Kids
SACRIFICIAL GIFTS OF TREASURE OFFERTORY (First Collection) is used solely for the operation and maintenance of the parish. Weekly Target ................................................. $23,000.00 09/30/2012 Offertory Donations .................... $17,641.75 Shortfall ............................................................ $ 5,358.25 Tuition Assistance ........................................... $ 25.00 Helping Hand ................................................... $ 1,175.00 Mission Sunday................................................ $ 554.00 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. 09/30/2012 Renovation Donations .................... $ 1,590.00
THANK YOU FOR YOUR GENEROSITY! If you have any questions about our finances or parish renovation activities, please contact Business Manager, Paul Hunter at 813885-7861 or by e-mail: phunter@icctampa.org
To share the spiritual and temporal blessings that come to those who assist in developing God’s work, Please consider a sacrificial gift to the Annual Pastoral Appeal. Our Church needs your help, Thank you!
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
Nila Espinola Janice and Addie P. Beverly Fenton Barbara Allaert Dominick Fridella Nora Alonso William Gareau Benedetto Artino, Jr. Sarah Gibson John Bastone Mercy Gocon Jeff Bickel Robert Hasty Pauline Bollman Nancy Hoffler Derek Bossowski Kathy Holecek Michelle Boylan Scott G. Kennedy Chuck Burton Joyce Kielpinski Edward Casar Helen King Mike Childers Mimi Kuhla Jacqueline Colon Erika Lacayo Julia Colon Natalie Lasko Olga Cora Bonnie Letson Nora Cortese Mary Loper Cameron Cowans Margarita Lopez Zenaida Craighead Sandy Loy Yolanda Cruz Matthew McClane, Sr. Craig Dawes Maryjane McNally Flor Diaz Federico Menendez Jack and Lucy Dietz Cristi Mills Clara Enriquez Beba Montero Manuel Escamilla Vincent Montgomery Aurora Esparza Julio Muniz Manuel Esparza Rafael Muniz
Noah Nero Rosemary Palmer Bob Patterson JR Pearce Angelo Perez Kim Perez Lydia Quesada Jorge Rodriguez Roland Rodriguez Sandy Sabino Kiki Santiago Thomas Santiago Christine Screeton Bill Seemann Macario Sosa Dorothy Spanlake Bill and Angie Spink
Janine Svitak Mary Tobin Carmen Torres Jaime Torres Pat Vaccariello Ines Velazquez Michael Warren Jerry Wegman
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THE REPOSE OF THE SOULS OF:
Ana Cespedes-Minier, mother of Aminta Taveras, who passed away on Sunday, Sept. 30th. Barbara Codling, mother of Kim Smith who passed away recently.
Please keep their families close in thought & prayer during this difficult time.
Sergio Pages, Jr. PV2 Chad Michael Burgess 1LT Orlando R. Zambrano
SPC Janet E. Pagan, Afghanistan SPC Janice E. Pagan, Afghanistan David Valencia, Japan
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FAITH FORMATION Director of Faith Formation & R.C.I.A. Carmen Cayon ccayon@icctampa.org
Grades Pk-12 Sacrament Preparation & Youth Ministry Philomena Johnson pjohnson@icctampa.org
WE ARE LOCATED NEXT TO THE PARISH OFFICE!
Faith Forma on Sessions ‐ Sundays ‐ Grades PreK‐ 5 : 10:15AM ‐ 11:45AM Grades 6 ‐12: 12:00PM to 1:30PM
DROP OFF AND PICK UP OF CHILDREN FOR FAITH FORMATION For the safety of the children and the teen’s, parents must walk them TO class and pick them up AT THEIR CLASS ROOM. NO child or teen will be allowed to walk to the parking lot to be picked up. Thank you for your coopera on!
OCTOBER 28TH 10:30 ON THE PAVILION Mark your calendars to come and join the children in Faith Formation to celebrate All Saints Day where they will share what they have learned about a saint this year. ALL are invited!!
CONFIRMATION REGISTRATION DEADLINE for those children in 8th grade or higher has begun. If your child is eligible to participate in this years’ program please contact Philomena Johnson in the Faith Formation Office by Oct. 26th in order to get registered. This includes any child who attends Incarnation Catholic School.
Faith Formation Apprentice Meg Kanatzar mkanatzar@icctampa.org
OPEN: MONDAY TO THURSDAY
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.
We Meet on Thursdays St. John Room 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!
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In keeping with our tradition, we at Incarnation Catholic School:
Inspire life-long learning; Challenge each individual to be a disciple of Christ; and
Strive to live our Catholic faith through service to each other and the community.
ICS Desk Drive Incarnation Catholic School Students will be collecting donations after mass the weekends of October 13-14th and October 27-28th. All proceeds will be used to purchase new desks for the elementary school classrooms. Please support ICS. Thank you for your generosity!
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OPEN 1/2 HR BEFORE & AFTER THE 4:30PM SAT. MASS
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PARISH ACTIVITIES
LITURGY GROUPS ALTAR SERVERS DAVID SMITH……………………….885-7861 Or via e-mail iccaltarservers@gmail.com 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
SUNDAY - OCTOBER 7 MONDAY - OCTOBER 8 TUESDAY - OCTOBER 9 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 - OCTOBER 10 7:00 P.M. AA Closed Meeting in St. Patrick’s Room 7:00 P.M. Al-Anon in St. John’s Room 7:30 P.M. Spanish Choir in Music Room THURSDAY - OCTOBER 11 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 7:00 P.M. Columbiettes in St. Patrick’s Room 7:30 P.M. Young Adults in St. John’s Room FRIDAY - OCTOBER 12 7:30 P.M. Youth Group in St. John’s Room SATURDAY - OCTOBER 13
PARISH ORGANIZATIONS
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. 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 & 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.
BIBLE STUDY CARMEN CAYON…….………….... 885-7861 CARNIVAL PAUL/NORMA HUNTER …………...854-1171 COLUMBIETTES DALE ZGURZYNSKI…......................885-5228 FINANCE COUNCIL DEACON FRANK JULIAN ………………….... 885-7861 HELPING HAND PARISH OFFICE…..……………..…..885-7861 INC. COUNCIL OF CATHOLIC WOMEN ALMA SHAMBLIN…………………….886-9365 Or via e-mail afshamblin@aol.com 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
The Deadline is quickly approaching!
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NINE-DAY PILGRIMAGE TO GREECE & TURKEY
Join our pastor, Fr. Michael in a 9-day pilgrimage “In the Footsteps of St. Paul” from April 5 – 13, 2013. This includes a four-day Greek Island & Turkey Cruise. For more information please call (800) 225-7662 or email Passages@petersway.com . Estimated Package Price: $2,795.00 + $625.00 *departure taxes and fuel surcharges. Don’t delay, deposit deadlines are approaching!
Diocesan Liturgical Ministers Day Online registration open now! WWW.DOSP.ORG (Office of Worship) Date: October 27, 2012 from 8:30 a.m. – 12:00 noon Location: Our Lady of Lourdes Parish, Dunedin Breakouts Sessions for: Communion Ministers at Mass & to the Homebound, Readers, Cantors, Sacristans, Ushers/Greeters, and Spanish language: Communion Ministers, Readers & Overview of the Mass
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
RACHAEL'S VINEYARD 2013 RETREATS Rachael's Vineyard is a safe place to renew, rebuild and redeem hearts broken by abortion. The weekend retreats listed below offer a confidential and nonjudgmental environment when women and men can express and reconcile post-abortive emotions to begin the process of renewal and healing.
Keynote Speaker: Anne Harman from St. Ignatius of Antioch Parish Contact: Kathleen C. Proefke Office of Worship - Diocese of St. Petersburg 727-344-1611 ext. 416 kcp@dosp.org
Oct. 19-21, 2012 Nov. 30 - Dec. 2, 2012 (Spanish retreat) March 15-17, 2013 April 5-7, 2013 (Spanish retreat) June 14-16, 2013 Aug. 2-4, 2013 Oct. 4-6, 2013 Dec. 6-8, 2013 (Spanish retreat)
BJ’s Wholesale Club Special Membership Offer This is a limited time promotion; don’t miss out on this great deal!!!! Get $10 off Regular Membership of $50 and 3 Bonus Months of Membership FREE BJ’s will Donate $5 to ICS for every new membership or membership renewal. This special 15 month Membership offer for only $40 is NOT available at any of the BJ’s locations or online. Offer expires 10/12/2012 It doesn’t matter when your current BJ’s membership expires, 15 months will be added to your current expiration date. Feel free to extend this offer to family members, friends and co-workers. Contact Julie Padron (jpadron10@verizon.net) with any questions or for additional information. To renew your membership or apply over the telephone, you may contact our BJ’s representative, Amy at 443-9551156. Be sure to mention that you are calling from Incarnation Catholic School. THANK YOU FOR YOUR SUPPORT!
These retreats take place at the Bethany Center and are open to all those impacted by an abortion decision -- men, women, grandparents, friends or siblings. For additional information, please contact Emma Boe at 813-924-4173 or emmaboe@aol.com.
INCARNATION CATHOLIC SCHOOL PAYDAY$ Sweepstakes Raffle Back by popular demand is our 4th annual PAYDAY$ Sweepstakes Raffle! Raffle begins October 1st and ends November 2nd. Anyone who purchases a cket for $10 will have up to 25 chances to win $100, $250 or $1000. Monday thru Thursday winners receive $100. Friday winners receive $250. Winning ckets are re‐entered into daily drawings. $1,000 Grand Prize Winner will be announced at the Reach For the Stars Dinner Dance Auc on on Saturday, November 2nd. The proceeds from cket sales enables the Home & School Associa on to support our school and our children. Ques ons? Contact Julie Padron, Raffle Chair at jpadron10@verizon.net or call the school office 813‐884‐4502 for lucky raffle ckets. Be a part of the daily excitement, turn in your ckets and support our school! TICKETS ALSO AVAILABLE AT THE PARISH OFFICE!
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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 813-884-8326. 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!
DONATION BOX FOR OUR TWIN PARISH
The donation box located on the left side of the church doors is now dedicated to our sister mission in the Dominican Republic. The donation box located on the right side is still for Helping Hand.
Incarnation
Casino Night
Saturday, February 9th, 2013 Casino Night 2013 is seeking sponsors and donations for the much needed replacement of the Incarnation School Roof. Parishioners who have a business that might benefit from the advertising should consider one of the several levels of sponsorship: Black Jack; Royal flush; Four of a Kind; Full House and Flush. For information on individual donations or sponsorships please contact Connie Hennessey at 813-884-8326.
Thank you to Our Sponsor Green Thumb Nursery, on Sheldon Rd. - Flush level
That Man is You! Meet on Tuesdays in St. Francis Room 5:30am � 7am
OCTOBER 21ST BULLETIN DEADLINE Email all written announcements by Tuesday, October 9th to imartinez@icctampa.org
THIS WEEK This weekend the Alsahouri family is visiting our parish offering hand carved olive wood items for sale. They are outside, in front of the church. Please give them a few minutes of your time and take a look at their display. You may find a gift for yourself or a loved one. By purchasing a gift you will be keeping the Christianity in the land of Christ.
Attention Lectors: 2nd Quarterly Workshop Monday, October 8, 2012 7 - 9 PM St. Francis Room The final Lector Workshop of the year will be held on October 8th from 7 - 9pm in St. Francis Room 1. The first workshop was held in June, and there will be three others before June 2013, including this one. ALL Lectors are required to attend one of the four workshops before next June. If you are able to attend, please mark your calendars. If you are not able to attend this one, the next two workshops will be held in early 2013. (If you attended the workshop in June 2012, you do not have to attend any others until next June.)
BLOOD DRIVE NEXT SUNDAY! 8:00AM - 2:45pm Eucharistic Minister training will take place on October 16th from 7pm - 8:30 PM in the church. It is mandatory to attend one training session between now and the end of May. Two other sessions will be offered at a later date.
REMEMBRANCE MASS
& Candle lighting Ceremony
Saturday, November 3 at 8:30am Incarnation Church
October 7, 2012 Vigésimo Séptimo Domingo del Tiempo Ordinario 7 de octubre de 2012 Dejen que los niños se acerquen a mí y no se lo impidan, porque el Reino de Dios es de los que son como ellos. — Marcos 10:14 Domingo 27 Tiempo Ordinario. Octubre 7 2012 Reflexionando la Palabra de Dios A Jesús le hacían todo tipo de preguntas. Sobre el trabajo y el ayuno en sábado, sobre los impuestos para el emperador, sobre la pena de muerte y la mujer adúltera, sobre la resurrección de los muertos. Y también sobre el divorcio. ¿Puede el marido, siguiendo a Moisés, despedir a su esposa? Pregunta que hoy seguimos haciendo a los jueces, a los psicólogos y a la Iglesia. El matrimonio, "hasta que la muerte nos separe" es un ideal hermoso pero es también una realidad rota, casi inalcanzable en este mundo nuestro en el que todo es desechable. Los seguidores de Jesús estamos llamados a vivir en fidelidad. En este mundo de la velocidad y la movilidad, el arte de amar, la disciplina del amor, el compromiso, el proyecto de vida se convierten en relaciones de sexo fugaz; donde los jóvenes hacen hijos y viven juntos mientras dura la felicidad de la piel; donde los padres que piden el bautismo para sus hijos, sólo unos pocos están casados por la iglesia o ante el juez, donde la mayoría de parejas viven una unión provisional, sin proyecto, sin raíces, sin compromiso, sin fe en si mismos y sin fe en Dios. Recordemos que para bailar merengue se necesitan dos, él y ella, y para realizar, vivir y celebrar un matrimonio cristiano se necesitan tres, él, ella y Dios. La respuesta de Jesús sobre el divorcio se remonta al principio de la creación, al plan de Dios. Y en la mente de Dios, en este acto creador, Dios hizo al hombre y a la mujer para que los dos sean uno en dignidad, uno en el amor, uno en la transmisión de la vida, uno física y espiritualmente, uno para siempre. El matrimonio es una gran vocación. Y la enseñanza de Jesús no es si o no al divorcio, sino descubrir la aventura del amor en pareja. El matrimonio no es sólo la llamada de la carne, del sexo, de lo incompleto, es también la llamada de Dios a transmitir la vida y a vivir en un estado nuevo el amor de Dios y de los hermanos. En el matrimonio eres don de Dios para tu pareja. El sacramento del matrimonio no celebra el flechazo, ni la atracción física, ni un modo de instalarse cómodamente en la sociedad, el sacramento del matrimonio se celebra con deseo de totalidad, de entrega sin límites. Cristo Jesús quiere fortalecer, dignificar, sobrenaturalizar el amor humano de los esposos. El Matrimonio es cosa de tres: el, ella y Dios. Los esposos han de estar dispuestos a esta acción de Cristo en sus vidas. Cristo quiere hacer camino con los esposos, pero estos han de abrirse a su acción.
P. Jairo
El Llamado para las Misiones Católicas trabaja para apoyar a las diócesis misioneras en los Estados Unidos apoyando a las diócesis pobres en la formación de seminaristas. Con frecuencia, los sacerdotes y los ministros laicos en la diócesis misioneras necesitan una capacitación especial para atender a las necesidades especiales de sus comunidades de fe. El apoyo de ustedes es necesario para el éxito de éstos y de otros proyectos. Por favor, ayuden a fortalecer la Iglesia en casa contribuyendo generosamente a este Llamado.
Fin de Semana con el Hermano (s) “El Señor te Llama” El próximo fin de semana interno será el 12 al 14 de octubre del 2012, en Mary Help of Christians en Tampa. Es una experiencia única y especial a la cual se invita a todas las personas mayores de 18 años. Para más información puede comunicarse con Cesar de León al 352-277-2152, 727-9928034, o vía correo electrónico: deleoncesar411@gmail.com; Christina Vera 813-988-3201; Padre Demetrio 813-633-2384 antes del 1 de octubre.
FESTIVAL DE ARTESANíA Y MANUALIDADES
El Consejo de Damas Católicas de Incarnation esta patrocinando este Festival de Artesanía y Manualidades en el Salón St. Michael. El sábado, 20 de octubre de 10:00am - 5:30pm y el domingo, 21 de octubre de 8:00am - 3:30pm. Para información por favor comuníquese con Connie Hennessey al 813-884-8326.
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. Allí se ofrece un ambiente confidencial donde no se le juzga, y donde hombres y mujeres pueden expresarse y reconciliar aquellas emociones que han suscitado después de un aborto, y así comenzar el proceso de renovación y sanación. El próximo retiro en español será: 30 de noviembre-2 de diciembre, 2012. Para más información comuníquese con Emma Boe al 813-924-4173 o enviando un correo electrónico a emmaboe@aol.com Page 9
7 de octubre de 2012 TRADICIONES DE NUESTRA FE Un viejo chiste relata que una ancianita por más que se apresuraba a llegar al templo, siempre llegaba tarde al rosario. Un día decidió adelantarse para ver por qué duraba tan poco tiempo el rezo del rosario. A la hora establecida salió un ministro de la sacristía y velozmente recitó “Cruz, Bola, bolita, bolita, bolita, Bola . . ”. Esta es una exageración del hecho que muchos rezan el rosario como si fuera una serie de fórmulas que se repiten sin pensar. Esta devoción mariana debe meditarse con tranquilidad y en silencio. El enfoque del rezo del rosario son los misterios de la vida de Jesús. Los “Padrenuestros” y las “Ave Marías” nos ayudan a entrar en esa meditación en una forma mas profunda. Esas oraciones deben ayudarnos a penetrar el misterio de un acontecimiento gozoso, luminoso, doloroso, o glorioso de la vida de Jesucristo. Pero, una vez que estamos en presencia del misterio, debemos enfocarnos y contemplar a Dios. Esto no significa que el rosario no deba nunca rezarse en voz alta y en grupo. El rosario también tiene su dimensión comunitaria, pero ésta necesita fundarse en una verdadera meditación. En varias culturas latinoamericanas aún se canta el rosario. Ya sea a solas o en comunidad, rezado o cantado, el rosario es un tesoro de nuestra fe que nos puede facilitar la contemplación del salvador. —Fray Gilberto Cavazos Glz, OFM, Copyright © J. S. Paluch Co.
Un pensamiento: "Dichoso quien no tiene más gozo y alegría que las palabras y obras del Señor." San Francisco de Asís
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LECTURAS DE LA SEMANA Lunes: Gál 1:6-12; Lc 10:25-37 Martes: Gál 1:13-24; Lc 10:38-42 Miércoles: Gál 2:1-2, 7-14; Lc 11:1-4 Jueves: Gál 3:1-5; Lc 11:5-13 Viernes: Gál 3:7-14; Lc 11:15-26 Sábado: Gál 3:22-29; Lc 11:27-28 Domingo: Sab 7:7-11; Sal 90 (89); Heb 4:12-13; Mc 10:17-30 [17-27]
FIESTA DE MARIA: 12 DE OCTUBRE Nuestra Señora del Pilar de Zaragoza Según una antigua leyenda, el Apóstol Santiago estaba tratando de evangelizar la península ibérica y no estaba teniendo gran éxito. Cuando más desilusionado estaba, se le apareció María y le pidió que edificara una capilla a orillas del río Ebro, en Zaragoza. Se cree que esta aparición fue en realidad una bilocación, ya que en aquel momento de la historia, María todavía estaba viva en la tierra. Se cree que en el pilar en que se apoya la imagen de la Virgen en la actualidad es el mismo que prometió María, a pesar de los numerosos desastres que han ocurrido en la iglesia, como un incendio y el bombardeo durante la Guerra Civil Española, que no dañaron la imagen. La fiesta se celebra el 12 de octubre, que marca al mismo tiempo la fecha de la primera llegada de Cristóbal Colón con naves españolas a tierras americanas.