October 13, 2013 Twenty eighth Sunday in Ordinary Time PARISH OFFICE Hours: 9am - 4pm 5124 Gateway Dr. , Tampa, FL 33615 Ph. 813.885.7861 Fax: 813.884.3624 www.icctampa.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 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ﾃ前L: 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 ESPAﾃ前L - cada jueves de 5:30pm-6:30pm en la capilla
50th Anniversary Celebration on Saturday, October 19th The Early Years
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THE WORD OF GOD UNCHAINED
There is no chaining the word of God! But how many times do we attempt to do that very thing? Had the followers of Jesus or the teachers of the law or the Pharisees been asked if the lepers should be cleansed or healed, the answer would most likely have been, “No, they deserve their condition.” The lepers would have been, perhaps, a mixed group, Galileans and Samaritans alike, the bond of their awful disease overcoming the pettiness of former religious bickering. Jesus’ actions once again illustrate his vocation and ours: to reach out when healing is needed, to challenge when conversion is needed, to console when comfort is needed. He also follows his own advice from last week’s Gospel: do what you have been commanded to do. When the cleansed Samaritan has returned to give thanks, Jesus does not take it as an opportunity for selfaggrandizement, but rather offers insight into faith. Copyright © J. S. Paluch Co.
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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 are available in front of the church.
Justice for Immigrants Join Bishop Robert N. Lynch tomorrow 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.
READINGS FOR THE WEEK Monday: Rom 1:1-7; Ps 98:1-4; Lk 11:29-32 Tuesday: Rom 1:16-25; Ps 19:2-5; Lk 11:37-41 Wednesday: Rom 2:1-11; Ps 62:2-3, 6-7, 9; Lk 11:42-46 Thursday: Rom 3:21-30; Ps 130:1b-6ab; Lk 11:47-54 Friday: 2 Tm 4:10-17b; Ps 145:10-13, 17-18; Lk 10:1-9 Saturday: Rom 4:13, 16-18; Ps 105:6-9, 42-43; Lk 12:8-12 Sunday: Ex 17:8-13; Ps 121:1-8; 2 Tm 3:14 — 4:2; Lk 18:1-8
A Prayer For Immigrant Justice
The Catholic Campaign for Immigration Reform
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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.
28th Sunday in Ordinary Time
† Mass Intentions † 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 Members of ICCW by ICCW 1:30 P.M. +Maria Perez by Bertha Juanpere 4:30 P.M. MONDAY - OCTOBER 14 - ST. CALLISTUS 1, POPE AND MARTYR 7:00 A.M. +Irene by Family 8:30 A.M. (SI) Candido Colon by Daughter TUESDAY - OCTOBER 15 - ST. TERESA OF JESUS, RELIGIOUS 7:00 A.M. +Juan Lamkuo by Esther Fernandez 8:30 A.M. (SI) Jackson Gabriel Wojtecki by Family WEDNESDAY - OCTOBER 16 - ST. HEDWIG, RELIGIOUS 7:00 A.M. (SI) Antonia Maldonado by Carl and Maria Hilton 8:30 A.M. +Doris Clark by Bill and Amy Martin THURSDAY - OCTOBER 17 - ST. IGNATIUS OF ANTIOCH, BISHOP AND MARTYR 7:00 A.M. 8:30 A.M. +Abel Zano by Family FRIDAY - OCTOBER 18 - ST. LUKE, EVANGELIST 7:00 A.M. (SI) Phien Thi Nguyen by family 8:30 A.M +Alicia Jaramillo by Sonia 6:30 P.M. +Isabelina Bedoya by Family SATURDAY - OCTOBER 19 - STS. JOHN DE BREBEUF AND ISSAC JOGUES, MARTYRS 8:30 A.M. +Eddie Gocon by Family 4:30 P.M. PEOPLE OF INCARNATION SUNDAY - OCTOBER 20 - TWENTY-NINTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME 7:30 A.M. +Matilde Jijon Diaz by Jimmy Franco and Family 9:00 A.M. (SI) Sierra Montaner Family by Mildre 10:30 A.M. +Charlotte Visintainer by Bill and Amy Martin 12:00 P.M. (SI) Prayer Box Intentions by Our Lady of Mercy Prayer Group 1:30 P.M. (SI) Ada and Francisco Derrios by Maria Espinoza 4:30 P.M. +Marie Copeland by William Woodard
SACRIFICIAL GIFTS OF TREASURE OFFERTORY (First Collection) is used solely for the operation and maintenance of the parish. Weekly Target ..................................................$23,000.00 10/06/2013 Offertory Donations .....................$20,577.00 Shortfall ............................................................$ 2,423.00 Dominican Parish ............................................$ 1,249.00 Helping Hand ...................................................$ 148.00 Tuition Assistance ............................................$ 167.00 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. 10/06/2013 Renovation Donations.................... $4,276.00
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 13, 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
Sergio Pages, Jr. PV2 Chad Michael Burgess PV2 Angelique Burgess Ryan Wegman, Afghanistan SPC Janet E. Pagan, Afghanistan SPC Janice E. Pagan, Afghanistan Lt. Col Irvin Martinez, Afghanistan
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
Lt. Col Gregory Palmer, Afghanistan Cormac Lomasney, Afghanistan Brian McPhillips, Afghanistan Esteban Gonzalez, Afghanistan SGT Damian Patrick Bumm David Valencia
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Grades Pk-12 / Sacrament Preparation
Director of Faith Formation & R.C.I.A. Carmen Cayon - ccayon@icctampa.org
Youth Ministry Philomena Johnson - pjohnson@icctampa.org
OCTOBER EVENTS th Oct. 13 SEP with children – Parents are
welcome to join their child in the classroom. th
Oct. 20 WORLD MISSION SUNDAY – Each
class will have their Mission Box blessed out on the pavilion at 10:30AM th
Oct 27 ALL SAINTS PROCESSION – Grades
Faith Formation Apprentice Meg Kanatzar - mkanatzar@icctampa.org
THE FAITH FORMATION OFFICE IS ASKING FOR DONATIONS OF NON PERISHABLE FOOD ITEMSTO BE USED TO MAKE UP THANKSGIVING FOOD BASKETS FOR THE POOR AND NEEDY OF OUR PARISH. PLEASE HAVE YOUR CHILD BRING THEIR DONATIONS TO CLASS WITH THEM OR YOU MAY DROP OFF YOUR DONATION AT THE FAITH FORMATION OFFICE DURING THE WEEK.
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PrK‐5 at 10:30am in the pavilion. ALL ARE WELCOME to attend and learn about the saint their class has chosen this year.
WE WILL ACCEPT DONATIONS UP TO NOVEMBER 24TH. THANK YOU FOR YOUR GENEROSITY!
CONFIRMATION REGISTRATION DEADLINE OCTOBER 25TH
If your child is eligible to receive the Sacrament of Confirmation this year you must register them with the Faith Formation Office. ICS PARENTS must also register their child with the Faith Formation Office as well. SACRAMENT PREP PARENTS: Next Reconciliation Workshop is Saturday, Nov. 16th.
"Proeliatores Dei" is our parish's young adult group. Young adult parishioners ages 18-28 are 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!
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28th Sunday in Ordinary Time
October 13, 2013
SCHOOL OFFICE 5111 Webb Rd., Tampa, FL 33615 Ph. 813.884.4502 Fax: 813.885.3734 www.icstampa.org
Bucket Brigade Next Sunday After all Masses
PAYDAY$ Sweepstakes Raffle
Raffle begins October 7th and ends November 9th. Purchase a cket for $10 ‐ 26 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 9th. 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. TICKETS AVAILABLE AT THE SCHOOL AND PARISH OFFICE!
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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, 10:30am - 12:30pm at the Town ’N Country Public Library KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS 4th Degree Assembly 2984 Harry - 813-765-5725 - meets 3rd Monday of each month 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 7:30pm 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
28th Sunday in Ordinary Time Next weekend our parish will celebrate World Mission Sunday. This year we are invited to act in solidarity with missionaries in India and throughout the world. Every day, faithful missionaries are reaching out in the name of Christ, offering practical, emotional and spiritual care to communities, children and families in desperate need, bringing the light of Christ to the darkest of circumstances. For more information visit: www.IAmAMissionary.org. We need Eucharistic Ministers for the 4:30pm, 7:30am & 12pm Masses. If you are interested, please contact Frank Salamone fsalamone2003@yahoo.com Incarnation's Young Adult Group is sponsoring a clothes drive for St. Vincent de Paul.
October 13, 2013
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.
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
NATURAL FAMILY PLANNING Engaged and married couples: Would you like to grow closer in your marriage? It is documented that using a natural method of family planning increases communica on and true unity. You are invited to a end a series of classes taught by the Couple to Couple League. Learn a method that is safe, effec ve and morally acceptable. It will be held at LifeChoices Women’s Care, 1527 Dale Mabry Highway, Suite 101, Lutz, Fl. It will start Monday, October 28th at 7:00 pm. Reg‐ ister now by calling Tom and Regina Chadwick at (813) 898‐8817.
Catholic Cruise to the Exo c Western Caribbean
Come and sail away on a 7‐night Catholic Exo c 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 860‐399‐1785/ Doug@CatholicCruisesandTours.com.
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 |7
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ATTENTION CRAFTERS AND VENDORS! HOLIDAY MARKET 2013 SPONSORED BY INCARNATION COUNCIL OF CATHOLIC WOMEN
SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 24, 2013 8:30 - 3:30 IN ST MICHAELS HALL IF YOU HAVE A PRODUCT LINE TO SELL, HAND MADE OR COMMERCIAL, CONSIDER RESERVING A BOOTH FOR PROMOTING YOUR ITEMS FOR SALE AT THE MARKET. SPACES ARE LIMITED…..MAKE YOUR RESERVATIONS EARLY! CONTACT DIANE FITZPATRICK FOR MORE INFORMATION: 813 926 4921 OR tdianefitz@aol.com
SIGN UP TO TAKE UP THE OFFERTORY GIFTS Very soon there will be a book for signing up to take up the Offertory gifts at Mass.
Looking Ahead Towards Advent BAMBINELLO BLESSING On the 3rd Sunday of Advent, parishioners can bring their Baby Jesus for the priests to bless them during the mass. A NEW TRADITION Families will be invited to light the advent candle at the beginning of the mass. More information in the weeks ahead.
There are many candles that do not work on the St. Joseph 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.
MEMORIAL OPPORTUNITY Our Lady of Guadalupe Statue Statue Base & Landscaping We would like to beautify our grounds near the Education Center by erecting a shrine to Our Lady of Guadalupe, the Patroness of the New World. Everyone, including our school and religious education students will be able to see it as they walk by. Donations of $1000.00 or more can be memorialized. Please call Irene Martinez at the Parish Office for more information. 813.885.7861 8|
813-885-7861 The month of November is that special time in which we focus on the souls of our departed loved ones with prayerful intention. All Souls Remembrance envelopes can be found in the church foyer. Include the names of your deceased loved ones and return them as soon as possible.
ALL SAINTS DAY - A HOLY DAY OF OBLIGATION
Friday, November 1st HOLY DAY MASS SCHEDULE Vigil Mass - Thursday, October 31st at 7:00pm Holy Day - 7, 8:30am, 10am-Latin, 12:10pm, 6pm-Spanish & 7:30pm
REMEMBRANCE MASS
& Candle lighting Ceremony
Saturday, November 2 at 8:00am Incarnation Church
You are invited to a Mass of Remembrance and Candle Lighting Ceremony for our beloved dead who are now part of the communion of saints. All are welcome. In the Candle Lighting Ceremony we would especially like to recognize those of you who have lost a loved one this past year and had the service through our parish. If you wish to participate in this special Mass and Candle Lighting Ceremony, please R.S.V.P. to the Parish Office at 885-7861 by October 28th.
Incarnation
Casino Night
Saturday, February 8th, 2014 Casino Night 2014 is seeking sponsors and donations. The proceeds from this fundraiser are going to be used to purchase an electric sign for Incarnation Church and School. 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 for your support!
Vigésimo Octavo Domingo del Tiempo Ordinario 13 de octubre de 2013 Si morimos con [Cristo Jesús] viviremos con él; si nos mantenemos firmes, reinaremos con él. — 2 Timoteo 2:11-12a Domingo 13 de Octubre. Domingo 28 Tiempo Ordinario Reflexionando la Palabra de Dios Todos tenemos la experiencia de haber recibido algún favor y en cierto modo sabemos lo que significa ser agradecidos o recibir la gratitud de parte de los demás. Agradecer significa acercarse a Dios y darle gloria. Dar gloria significa aceptar que no hay otro Dios fuera del Señor. Reconocer que nuestro Dios tiene poder sobre cualquier otra fuerza. Es ofrecer las gracias recibidas como frutos que alaban a Dios, que reconocen su grandeza y su poder. Es cambiar de vida y centrarla en Dios, dador de todo bien. Es saberse amado y querido. El dar gracias y dar gloria son dimensiones de un solo acto, el acto de culto y adoración a nuestro Dios. Es fundamental saber dar gracias a Dios. ¿De qué debemos dar gracias? En primer lugar agradecer a Dios el ser Dios, en la comunión con su mismo gozo. Debemos también dar gracias a Dios por todo aquello que le debemos. Nunca terminaremos de enumerar sus beneficios. No basta recordar que debemos agradecer a Dios por ser nuestro Padre, porque tenemos el gozo de ser sus hijos en verdad. Agradecemos el ser santificados por el Espíritu Santo que quiere introducirnos en la profundidad de Dios y asociarnos al impulso de su amor. Debemos ser capaces de agradecer por cada cosa que se nos pone a nuestra disposición: techo, abrigo, alimento, salud, familia, amistad y por mil cosas que están al alcance de nuestra mano. Nuestro idioma castellano es generoso en vocablos para agradecer: "Mil gracias". "Muchas gracias". "Le quedo muy agradecido". Aún ese "Dios le pague" que en algunos lugares se acostumbra y con el cual transferimos al Señor la tarea de agradecer a nombre nuestro. Pero quizás, mientras abundamos en palabras, el corazón se nos quedó en silencio.
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Es iluminar, cada misterio, con la fuerza que brota del Evangelio. La Palabra de Dios posibilita que, las Ave Marías, queden penetradas por la gracia de Dios. 6. Con el rosario vamos a Jesús y, por el rosario, nos podemos encontrar también a María. Un rosario bien rezado descubre dos regalos: el Hijo y la Madre. 7. Fortalece a quien lo reza; lleva a Dios a quien lo practica; mantiene viva la memoria de aquel que lo cuida. 8. Es conversación del hombre con Dios, entre María y el hombre, de Cristo con sus amigos, y para que no falte nada, con Santa María. 9. Es oración con material de primera calidad. Cuando lo rezamos recorremos pasos decisivos de la vida de Jesús. 10. La repetición, entre otras cosas, motiva a hacer presente aquello de los enamorados: “mil veces que te diga –te quiero– será insuficiente para decirte lo mucho que te amo”. Las 200 Ave Marías, son por ello, un “te quiero” prolongado que se hace corto.
Preguntémonos: ¿En nuestras relaciones ordinarias cultivamos habitualmente la gratitud? ¿Sabemos agradecer al Señor sus beneficios? P. Jairo 1. 2. 3. 4.
Decálogo del Santo Rosario Es un trampolín que nos ayuda a ir al fondo de la vida de Jesús teniendo, como referencia, diversas escenas de la Virgen María. Es contemplación, a la luz del Evangelio, de Misterios de Gozo, de Dolor, de Gloria o de Luz. Es ofrenda que se hace, de una rosa por cada Ave María que se reza, ante el rostro o las manos de Santa María Virgen. Conlleva disfrutar cuando son Misterios de Gloria; meditar cuando lo son de Gozo; reflexionar cuando rezamos los de Dolor o de gustarlos cuando nos elevamos con los de Luz. |9
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TIENDA DE ARTÍCULOS RELIGIOSOS
LECTURAS DE LA SEMANA
Visiten nuestra tienda de artículos religiosos recién renovada que se encuentra en el nártex de ésta a mano izquierda. La tienda ofrece muchos artículos religiosos: rosarios, estatuas, crucifijos, imágenes religiosas, etc. Para más información comuníquese con Connie al 813-884-8326.
Lunes: Rom 1:1-7; Sal 98 (97):1-4; Lc 11:29-32 Martes: Rom 1:16-25; Sal 19 (18):2-5; Lc 11:37-41 Miércoles: Rom 2:1-11; Sal 62 (61):2-3, 6-7, 9; Lc 11:42-46 Jueves: Rom 3:21-30; Sal 130 (129):1b-6ab; Lc 11:47-54 Viernes: 2 Tm 4:10-17b; Sal 145 (144):10-13, 17-18; Lc 10:1-9 Sábado: Rom 4:13, 16-18; Sal 105 (104):6-9, 42-43;Lc 12:8-12 Domingo: Ex 17:8-13; Sal 121 (120):1-8; 2 Tm 3:14 — 4:2; Lc 18:1-8
40 Horas de Adoración Por Respeto a la Vida Te invitamos a una celebración de Vísperas Solemnes (oración vespertina) comenzando con la Exposición del Santísimo Sacramento el jueves, 24 de octubre a las 7:00pm en la iglesia hasta las12:00am para luego continuar en la capilla hasta la Bendición Solemne el sábado 26 a las 11:00am. Por favor considere dedicar 1 hora de oración silenciosa ante nuestro Señor que está presente en la Eucaristía. Las hojas de inscripción estarán disponibles frente a la iglesia 2 fines de semanas antes de la adoración.
ESTUDIO BÍBLICO Que el sueño te encuentre sosteniendo tu Biblia y cuando reclines la cabeza descanse sobre una página sagrada. —San Jerónimo
El grupo de Jóvenes Adultos de Encarnación estará colectando camisas, pantalones y chaquetas para San Vicente de Paúl. Por favor que estos artículos estén limpios y en buena condición. No se aceptaran zapatos, calcetines (medias) o ropa interior. La colecta se llevara acabo frente a la iglesia antes y después de las misas en las siguientes fechas: 26 y 27 de octubre y el 2 y 3 de noviembre.
Noche de Casino en Incarnation “Reina de Corazones” Sábado, 8 de febrero, 2014 El Comité para la Noche de Casino 2014 esta buscando patrocinadores. Las ganancias del Casino 2014 serán usadas para un letrero electrónico para la escuela y la Iglesia de Incarnation. Para más información o patrocinar este evento debe comunicarse con Connie Hennessey al 813-884-8326.