Church of the Incarnation
Thirtieth Sunday in Ordinary Time October 25, 2015
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Parish Office: 5124 Gateway Dr. , Tampa, FL 33615 Mon - Fri: 9:00am - 4:00pm Phone: 813-885-7861 www.icctampa.org
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PARISH OFFICE Hours: 9am - 4pm 5124 Gateway Dr. , Tampa, FL 33615 Ph. 813.885.7861 www.icctampa.org
SCHOOL OFFICE 5111 Webb Rd., Tampa, FL 33615 Ph. 813.884.4502 Fax: 813.885.3734 www.icstampa.org CLERGY Rev. Michael Suszynski, Pastor Rev. Jairo Atehortua Parochial Vicar Rev. Philip Clement, Parochial Vicar Deacon Pablo Maldonado Deacon Ramon Rodriguez
STAFF Parish Business Administrator - Paul Hunter phunter@icctampa.org Facility Manager - Dave Arnold darnold@icctampa.org / 919-4284 Parish Secretary - Irene Martinez imartinez@icctampa.org Receptionist/ Bulletin Editor - Silvia Rivera srivera@icctampa.org Director of Music - David Funes dfunes@icctampa.org 813-885-7811 Director of Faith Formation - Carmen Cayon ccayon@icctampa.org 813-884-3624 Sacrament Prep. & Youth Ministry - Philomena Johnson pjohnson@icctampa.org 813-884-3624
MASS SCHEDULE Monday through Friday: 7:00am & 8:30am Saturday: 8:30am & 4:30pm (Vigil) Sunday: 7:30am, 9:00am, 10:30am (signed), & 12pm MISAS EN ESPAÑOL: Domingos a la 1:30pm Viernes a las 6:30pm CONFESSIONS: Saturdays - 2:30pm to 3:30pm in Church Or by appointment DEVOTIONS Morning Prayer Group: Liturgy of the Hours Mon., Tue., Thurs., Fri. & Sat.: 8:10am - 8:25am EXPOSITION OF THE BLESSED SACRAMENT Every 1st Friday following the 8:30 am Mass until 6:15pm ROSARY: Thursdays at 11:30am in the chapel ROSARIO EN ESPAÑOL - Jueves de 5:30pm6:30pm en la capilla
READINGS FOR THE WEEK Monday:
Rom 8:12-17; Ps 68:2, 4, 6-7ab, 20-21; Lk 13:10-17
Tuesday:
Rom 8:18-25; Ps 126:1b-6; Lk 13:18-21
Wednesday: Eph 2:19-22; Ps 19:2-5; Lk 6:12-16 Thursday:
Rom 8:31b-39; Ps 109:21-22, 26-27, 30-31; Lk 13:31-35
Friday:
Rom 9:1-5; Ps 147:12-15, 19-20; Lk 14:1-6
Saturday:
Rom 11:1-2a, 11-12, 25-29; Ps 94:12-13a, 14-15, 17-18; Lk 14:1, 7-11
Sunday:
Rv 7:2-4, 9-14; Ps 24:1-6; 1 Jn 3:1-3; Mt 5:1-12a
TRUE BLINDNESS Bartimaeus caused a stir. Normally he sat by the side of the road being a “good blind beggar.” But one day Jesus passed nearby. Bartimaeus jumped up and called out to Jesus. We can imagine him turning toward the direction of the commotion and noise. Bartimaeus probably had his arms outstretched as he shouted out to the son of David. The people who knew him were embarrassed by his outburst. They tried to hush him up and get him to sit back down by the roadside. Their actions spoke volumes: “Bartimaeus, you’re not fit for Jesus.” But it was okay for them and other “sighted” people to follow Jesus. In today’s readings, we learn that true blindness is not a condition of our eyes but of our hearts. Copyright © J. S. Paluch Co.
GOD’S WORD TODAY The liturgical year is beginning to draw to a close. Today’s Gospel story of the curing of Bartimaeus is a cue for us to open our own eyes and review just how far we have come on this year’s journey of faith. We have heard much, especially over the past several weeks, that challenges the accepted attitudes and behaviors of our society. We have been asked to examine the strength of our various relationships. We have been challenged to embrace the cross of Christ. If we have moved very little on our journey, we are given a chance this week to make a new commitment. Let us make the words of Bartimaeus our own: “Master, I want to see.” From Saint Margaret Sunday Missal, copyright © J. S. Paluch Company
Thirtieth Sunday in Ordinary Time
October 25, 2015
† MASS INTENTIONS † SUNDAY - OCTOBER 25 - THIRTIETH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME 7:30 A.M. (SI) Fathers Michael, Philip and Jairo by Parish Family 9:00 A.M. PEOPLE OF INCARNATION 10:30 A.M. (SI) Fathers Michael, Philip and Jairo by Parish Family 12:00 P.M. (SI) Jonah Goldschmidt by Lalo 1:30 P.M. +Dora Cuellar by Legion of Mary MONDAY - OCTOBER 26 7:00 A.M. (SI) Logan Frost 8:30 A.M. (SI) Wyatt Frost TUESDAY - OCTOBER 27 7:00 A.M. (SI) Raenatha Holassie by Family 8:30 A.M. (SI) Savannah Frost WEDNESDAY - OCTOBER 28 - STS. SIMON AND JUDE, APOSTLES 7:00 A.M. +James Stitt by Wife 8:30 A.M. +Roberto Candido by Marta Amaya THURSDAY - OCTOBER 29 7:00 A.M. +Belen Llorente by Eric Flores 8:30 A.M. +Walt Morse by ICCW FRIDAY - OCTOBER 30 7:00 A.M. +Agnes Nguyen by Karen Lodato 8:30 A.M. +Aniseta Marino Urena by Daughters 6:30 P.M. +Mercedes Urena Olivares by Daughters SATURDAY - OCTOBER 31 8:30 A.M. (SI) Alani Nadine Rivera by Grandma 4:30 P.M. +All Souls in Purgatory by Cerra Family SUNDAY - NOVEMBER 1 - ALL SAINTS 7:30 A.M. +Joe Domini by Ginny 9:00 A.M. PEOPLE OF INCARNATION 10:30 A.M. +Deceased Members of De Rosa Family by Loretta 12:00 P.M. +Robert Steven Foster by Wife 1:30 P.M. +David Romero by Mariza Romero
SACRIFICIAL GIFTS OF TREASURE OFFERTORY (First Collection) is used solely for the operation and maintenance of the parish. Weekly Target ................................................. $21,000.00 10/18/2015 Offertory Donations ..................... $17,201.00 Shortfall……………………………………….$ 3,799.00 World Missions ................................................ $ 2,649.00 Dominican Parish….………………………….$ 1,356.00 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. 10/18/2015 Renovation Donations .................... $ 1,851.00
THANK YOU FOR YOUR GENEROSITY! If you have any questions about our finances or parish renovation activities, please contact Business Manager, Paul Hunter at 813-8857861 or by e-mail: phunter@icctampa.org.
If you would like to add or remove a name, e-mail Silvia Rivera at: srivera@icctampa.org or call the parish office 813-885-7861. Jeannette Abrenica Alexis Aldana Christian Alexander Michael Alexander Pablo Aviles Maria Barrios William Berberan Monique Biumi Michael Breza Judith A. Brown Ted Brown Kay Burgess Nancy Cano Margaret Carroll Carmen Casar Barbara Clark-Alexander
Norma Colacchio Nora Corteses Curt Curtis Leslie D’ Elia Mary Ellen Dorney Richard Fanelli Gilda Foster Jimmy Garad John Germano Rosemary Germano Gloria Giordano Sal Giordano Ana S. Girwar-Nath Manuel Gonzalez, Jr. Manuel Gonzalez, Sr. Jack Haneline Isabel Henderson Patricia Hill
Janet Hogsten Penni Hollis Sarah Hurtado Susan Jamieson Jack Jones Theresa Kanaskas Kathy Kelly Dorothy Kingerly Lois Klei James Kuhla Mimi Kuhla Peggy Lannen Helen Lawrence Tom Lom Janet Losinski Michael Lowe Anna Marshall Ana Marsicano Matt T. McLane Melissa McLane Marie Mendez Gretchen Mitchell Anderson
Juan and Beba Montero
Myra Newman JR Pearce Germaine Pempsell Patrick Pempsell Phillip Pempsell Mary Post Jose Quintas Steven Quirindongo Stevenson Quirindongo
Donna Ridgeway Damien Rifenburg Vilma Rivas Zoila Rivas Irvin Rivera, Jr. Rose Rivera Chuck Robins Geraldine S. Juan C. Sanchez Thomas Santia John Semago Theda Semago Kim Schult Kody Sir Charles Stachowiak Kathleen Stachowiak Phyllis Stadtmueller Carol Steuer Millie Sylvester Robert Teel Carmen Torres Ines Velazquez William Vitto Rose Vrabel Jerry Wegman Sandy Werner Gabriella Winters Helen Wood Amy Workman Norma Zeno Stan Zgurzynski
Bernard Rafferty, Sr. Jaime C. Recuero
PV2 Chad Michael Burgess PV2 Angelique Burgess SGT Damian Patrick Bumm AMN Angela Costa A1C Christina Costa Lt. Jason Bishop SSG Michael Haley
Thank You, Buds Blooms & Beyond for your donation of flower arrangements for our church and chapel. 11234 W. Hillsborough Ave. Tampa, FL 33635 (813)818-9600 (800)531-2837 www.budsbloomsandbeyond.com
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FAITH FORMATION NEWS
Director of Faith Formation & R.C.I.A. Carmen Cayon ccayon@icctampa.org
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Grades Pk-12 Sacrament Preparation & Youth Ministry Philomena Johnson pjohnson@icctampa.org
LIFE MINISTRY EVENTS Death Penalty Kathy Dillon, outspoken critic of the death penalty, will speak on Monday, October 26th, at 7:15 p.m. in St. Michael’s Hall. She speaks from the unique perspective of having lost both her father and boyfriend to murder. The death penalty was in place when these crimes took place. Her talk, "Forgive Them for They Know Not What They Do," will be followed by a question and answer segment. Refreshments will be served.
Interfaith Prayer Service for an End to the Use of the Death Penalty
The Diocese of St. Petersburg will join in the international Cities The event is sponsored by Life Ministries to promote and support For Life campaign by celebrating an Interfaith Prayer Service at Respect Life Month. Contact Theresa for more information: 813- the Cathedral of St. Jude the Apostle at 7PM on Monday, November 30, 2015. On this date, cities and churches across the 476-4587. world mobilize to renounce the death penalty and work for a more civil for of justice. All are welcome. Foundations of Life Gala November 14 - 6PM - 10PM Foundation of Life Gala and Silent Auction, benefitting Foundations of Life Pregnancy Center, will be held on Saturday, November 14 from 6PM until 10PM at A La Carte Pavilion. Please contact Teresa Trubilla at 813-841-6563 for ticket information. 4|
Thirtieth Sunday in Ordinary Time
October 25, 2015
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TREE OF LIFE MEMORIALS ALTAR SERVERS - David Smith - iccaltarservers@gmail.com EUCHARISTIC MINISTERS - If you would like to join this ministry contact Frank Salamone Phone: 813-205-8259 Email: 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 BIBLE STUDY - Carmen Cayon - 884-3624 COLUMBIETTES - Maureen Finch - 885-1065 or maureen4@tampabay.rr.com. Meet every 2nd Thursday at 7:00pm, St. Patrick's Room FINANCE COUNCIL - Paul M. Phillips - 813-943-5057 ICCW - INCARNATION COUNCIL OF CATHOLIC WOMEN Alma Shamblin - 886-9365 Gen. Mtg. 1st Thursdays - Rosary at 7pm - Mtg. starts 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 - For membership information - Félix Cayon 813-884-4052 or Ralph Galera - 813-792-8950. LIFE MINISTRY - Teresa Trubilla - 841-6563 - Trubilla@mac.com
In memory of a loved one who 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. 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 727-345-3338. 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.
MUSIC MINISTRY - David Funes - dfunes@icctampa.org 813-8857811. Tuesday Rehearsals, 7 - 9pm in the Church Music Room PRAYER SHAWL GROUP - Leonor “Lily” Duran - 813-806-1567 or lilypadiii@yahoo.com. 2nd Tuesday, 7:00pm in Faith Formation Office RELIGIOUS ARTICLES STORE - Connie Hennessey - 884-8326 SPECIAL EDUCATION - Mary Thomson - 884-8040 STEWARDSHIP - Jim Cacacie - 813-881-1891 12 STEP MEETINGS - For more information contact AA Central Office at 813-933-9123 or www.aatampa-area.org Men's Closed Meetings - Tuesday, 7 pm St. Patrick's Room Closed Meetings - Wednesday, 7 pm St. Patrick's Room
STORE HOURS: Saturday - 4:00pm - 5:30pm Sunday - 8:00am - 1:30pm Stop by and take a look at the new arrivals!
CABALLEROS DE COLÓN - Información - Félix Cayon 813-8844052 o Ralph Galera 813-792-8950. 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 o 813-8857811. Miércoles a las 7:00pm y los domingos a las 12:00 pm EMAUS DAMAS - Luz Dary Domínguez - 813-408-0207. Miércoles de por medio 7pm. EMAUS HOMBRES - Stevenson Quirindongo - 813-817-9321 ESCUELA DE EVANGELIZACIÓN JUAN PABLO II María Teresa Aguilar 813-315-0925. Viernes 7pm, salón de clase #3. GRUPO DE JOVENES - Carmen Cayón - 884-3624. GRUPO DE JOVENES ADULTOS - Ana Acevedo - 359-7722. Viernes, 7:30pm, salón de conferencia. GRUPO DE MATRIMONIOS - Ricardo and Claribel Duran 813-850-6512. Viernes, 7:30pm, salón St. Francis 1. GRUPO DE ORACIÓN - Denisse Vargas – 813-892-0980 o Milagros Olivo - 813-361-4356. Martes 7:30pm, salón St. Michael. LECTORES - Marcela Marshall - 813-453-3227 - mmarsh23@aol.com LEGIÓN DE MARÍA - Priscilla Hatch - 813-600-0208 o Sila Richards 813-885-2322 MINISTROS DE EUCARISTÍA - Tito Bello - 516-2619 MONAGUILLOS - Doris Quirindongo - 843-6654 RETIROS VIÑA DE RAQUEL - Grace Leiva - 813-479-5465 UJIERES - José Guaba - 504-5538
Thirtieth Sunday in Ordinary Time
October 25, 2015
Abortion Aftercare – Project Rachel Women and Men take the first step, there is hope! Seek wholeness through the healing love and mercy of God. Through Project Rachel you can begin your confidential and non-judgmental journey to healing. Rachel's Vineyard™ weekend retreats are scheduled for November 13-15, 2015 (English) and January 15-17, 2016 (Spanish). In addition, a new post abortion support program called “Living Well” is scheduled to begin Thursday, Nov. 19th from 7:00 p.m. till 8:30 p.m. at the St. James Chapel at the Bethany Center and continue every Third Thursday of the month throughout the Jubilee Year of Mercy. This is a monthly support group for those impacted by abortion. Call 813-924-4173 for more information or to register. Visit: www.rachelsvineyard.org
Nursing Mothers’ Support Being Offered by Guiding Star Tampa
During this year of Consecrated Life, the Sisters of St. Joseph of St. Augustine would like to invite all single Catholic women to come and visit the Motherhouse of the Sisters located in St. Augustine, FL. Please contact Jeanette Ghioto at jeanetteghioto@ssjfl.org or call 904-824-9100 to schedule a visit. Website - www.ssjfl.org Saints Peter & Paul Maronite Catholic Church is celebrating its 4th Annual Mediterranean Lebanese Food Festival on Saturday, November 7th, from 5:00pm to Midnight and on Sunday, November 8th from 1:00pm to 6:00pm. There will be a variety of ethnic foods, music, children’s games and the traditional Dabkeh dancing. Admission is Free. The event will be held rain or shine.
Being a breastfeeding mom can be a challenge for both first time moms and experienced moms. Guiding Star Tampa offers ongoing support throughout the month. You can participate in a monthly group meeting and/or make one on one appointments to meet with a professional lactation consultant, Melissa Mayer, LD, BBCI. Call (813) 948-7734 to make an appointment. Group Meetings Nursing Mothers Support Group Meeting: Last Thursday of the month from 11 am - 12 noon. All pregnant and new moms may attend with nursing babies. Child watch available for older toddlers not nursing. One on One Sessions One on one breastfeeding lactation counseling available: 1/2 hour appointments. Every TUESDAY from 10 am - 12 noon appointments are available. Guiding Star Tampa is located at 18560 North Dale Mabry Hwy., Lutz in the Chateau Professional Park immediately south of the entrance to Cheval. One mile north of Van Dyke Road; 2.7 miles south of County Line Road.
To our friends In Christ at Incarnation Church… We, your neighbors at St. Paul Church, have added an additional thirteen hours of Eucharistic Adoration on Wednesdays of each week to our exiting Friday evening and Saturday morning schedule. We warmly invite parishioners of Incarnation Church to join us in welcoming the Holy Presence of Our Lord. The graces that come to all of us through the Exposed Eucharist are endless. Please help us to welcome Him with joy and enthusiasm! Bring a friend and double your joy! For more information please contact: Pauline Archard at parchard1@msn.com, or call 813-760-7624. We’ll be looking for you! |7
Church of the Incarnation On Monday, November 2nd, the Feast of All Souls, we will be celebrating a Mass of Remembrance in the church at 7:00pm. All are welcome to come and pray for all souls, but at this Mass we will specifically remember by name the deceased members of our parish who died this year.
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 pews and in the church foyer. Include the names of your deceased loved ones and return them as soon as possible.
THE 2016 MASS BOOK IS NOW OPEN!
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PRAYER FOR PRIESTS
O Jesus, our great High Priests, hear my humble prayers on behalf of Thy priests. Give them a deep faith, a bright and firm hope and a burning love which will ever increase in the in the course of their priestly life. In their loneliness, comfort them. In their sorrows, strengthen them. In their frustrations, point out to them that it is through suffering that the soul is purified, and show them that they are needed by the Church; they are needed by souls; they are needed for the work of redemption. O loving, Mother Mary, Mother of Priests, take to your heart your sons who are close to you because of their priestly ordination and because of the power which they have received to carry on the power of Christ in a world which needs them so much. Be their comfort, be their joy, be their strength, and especially help them to live and to defend the ideals of consecrated celibacy. Amen The late John J. Cardinal Carberry of St. Louis
All Mass intentions may be scheduled at our Parish Office, Monday - Friday, 9:00am - 4pm. Due to new policies we are unable to take your request for a Mass card via a phone call or email. If you can’t stop in, you may send a check with a date request. We will be happy to accommodate the request if the date is available. You can offer a Mass for a deceased loved one, a birthday, anniversary, for healing or in thanksgiving for prayers answered. The donation is $20.00 per Mass.
Workshops for Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion (EMHC/MESC), Readers/Lectors, and Cantors in English and Spanish. Those who are preparing for or just entering either of these ministries are encouraged to attend one of these sessions. Any current liturgical ministers who might want to participate for a “refresher” are welcome to participate. ♦
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Workshops in English - Saturday, November 7, 2015: 8:30am - noon St. Michael the Archangel, Hudson 8:30am - noon St. Patrick, Tampa 8:30am - noon St. Michael the Archangel, Clearwater Workshop in Spanish - Saturday, November 7, 2015: 8:30am - noon Nuestra Sra. de Guadalupe, Wimauma (MESC/Lectores solamente) Please register online www.dosp.org/worship
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Thank you for your generous response last weekend on World Mission Sunday. Some people are called to go serve in other countries to develop the Church and serve it’s people, but all of us can pray and support the Missions from right here in our parish. Thank you for your generosity.
HELP WANTED!! Like telling stories? Want to grow closer to God? Want to help feed and nourish the People of God? If yes, become a Lector (Reader) at Incarnation! The Lector plays an important role in the Mass proclaiming the Word of God to all. If you’re interested and for more information, please attend a training session to be conducted by Fr. Philip on Saturday, November 7th, from 9:30am to 11:00am in the church. You will be asked to make a commitment only at the end of the session. CURRENT LECTORS: You are expected to attend this training. Please put it on your calendars and make every effort to attend.
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Domingo 25 de Octubre de 2015. Reflexionando la Palabra de Dios El tema de la ceguera aparece varias veces en la Biblia. Hay mucha cercanía entre un ciego y un creyente. Cuando no vemos tenemos que movernos tocando, tanteando, dejándonos guiar por un ayudante o por un bastón que nos libre de los peligros en nuestro caminar diario. Es el Señor quien nos guía y nos dirige. Existe también la ceguera espiritual de quien no ve, de quien no oye, de quien no se deja guiar. La vida cristiana consiste en hacer constantemente, casi cada día, lo que hizo el ciego en el Evangelio de san Marcos: llamar a Dios para que tenga compasión de nosotros. Dos veces le grita el ciego a Jesús que tenga compasión de él. Cuando el ciego le pide a Jesús que se compadezca de él, lo que está haciendo es urgir a Jesús para que haga algo para sacarlo de su ceguera. Ser compasivo no es "tener pena" sino ponerse en camino con quien te encuentras pidiéndote comprensión y ayuda. La oscuridad del ciego no le impidió detectar la divinidad de Jesús. Fue un descubrimiento desde el vacío y el desprendimiento. Las cosas materiales muchas veces nos pueden alejar del Señor, pero una adecuada ceguera a lo que no es de Dios puede acercarnos a Él. Para muchas personas es justo al revés: ven lo que no les llena y se olvidan de lo que les puede llenar en plenitud. El invidente le dice a Jesús que quiere recobrar la vista, que necesita ver. Al igual que los creyentes mientras estamos en el camino de la vida, vamos a tientas y sólo al final del camino de nuestra existencia podemos ver a Dios "cara a cara". Cuando Jesús le llama, dice la escritura que el ciego tiró su manto y dando un salto se acercó al Maestro. El manto bien puede significar esas seguridades que nos hacemos en la vida. El manto representa las cosas que nos dan tranquilidad, las rentabilidades que hemos elegido en la vida. La curación del ciego del Evangelio nos enseña además tres dimensiones fundamentales en la fe: Encuentro con uno mismo; reconocernos tal cual somos, sin máscaras, sin tapujos, sin doble lenguaje ni doble moral; pedir al Señor compasión para que transforme nuestras debilidades e insuficiencias presentes en nuestra realidad. La fe nos recuerda que hemos sido ciegos, sordos, tullidos y leprosos hasta que Cristo Jesús pasó a nuestro lado y ejerció con nosotros el oficio de Mesías. La imagen del ciego Bartimeo, invocando primero a Jesús y siguiéndole después, dramatiza magistralmente el itinerario de la fe, que despierta en nosotros con la necesidad de ser salvados y culmina cuando somos colmados de luz al ver ante nosotros al Hijo de Dios, rico en compasión. La fe nos salvará en la medida en que no dejemos de pedir diciendo: Maestro, que pueda ver. ─ P. Jairo 9|
Trigésimo Domingo del Tiempo Ordinario 25 de octubre de 2015 Estábamos alegres, pues ha hecho grandes cosas por su pueblo el Señor. — Salmo 126 (125):3
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Que vea Señor Señor que pueda ver, a través de las tinieblas de este mundo, con tu luz titilante como estrella guía del camino. ∗
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Que vea que los que marchamos por el camino detrás de Ti, no somos multitud, extraños unos a otros, sino hermanos que debemos ir cogidos de la mano, para aliviar el cansancio unos a otros. Que vea que sólo Tú haces el verdadero camino, caminando ante nosotros, Tú que eres Camino y Caminante y compañero de Camino Que sepamos ver con tus ojos, que no nos dejemos arrastrar como cantos rodados llevados por agua río abajo, como robots programados para utilidad de unos pocos. Que ni la moda, ni el sistema, ni el pensar de los demás, nos quiten la luz verdadera de los ojos haciéndonos ver los que otros quieren que veamos. Que podamos ver libremente, sin que nos pongan gafas del color que otros quieran. Que podamos ver por nosotros mismos y podamos ver al Señor por su Camino.
El Señor es la luz del mundo, y nosotros somos luz en cuanto que nuestros ojos reflejen la luz del Señor, si no seremos tinieblas, porque si tu ojo no ve todo tu cuerpo es tiniebla. Señor que te podamos ver en medio de la multitud.
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LECTURAS DE LA SEMANA Lunes: Rom 8:12-17; Sal 68 (67):2, 4, 6-7ab, 20-21; Lc 13:10-17 Martes: Rom 8:18-25; Sal 126 (125):1b-6; Lc 13:18-21 Miércoles: Ef 2:19-22; Sal 19 (18):2-5; Lc 6:12-16 Jueves: Rom 8:31b-39; Sal 109 (108):21-22, 26-27, 30-31; Lc 13:31-35 Viernes: Rom 9:1-5; Sal 147:12-15, 19-20; Lc 14:1-6 Sábado: Rom 11:1-2a, 11-12, 25-29; Sal 94 (93): 12-13a, 14-15, 17-18; Lc 14:1, 7-11 Domingo: Apo 7:2-4, 9-14; Sal 24 (23):1-6; 1 Jn 3:1-3; Mt 5:1-12a
CON JESÚS TODO ES POSIBLE. NO CAMBIE DE PAREJA, CAMBIE DE ACTITUD Asista a las reuniones del GRUPO DE PAREJAS MDS y reciba el apoyo.
A veces no queremos escucharle a nuestro conyugue, ni a nuestra voz interior, pero cuando escuchamos testimonios reales, nuestra buena voluntad se fortalece... Invitamos a todas las parejas casadas o no casadas para que participen de nuestro grupo para su crecimiento. Tenemos charlas todos los viernes en el salón St. Francis 1 a las 7:30 pm. Sin costo alguno. Ofrecemos cuidado de los niños. Para mayor información comunicarse con Ricardo o Claribel al (813) 850-6512. ¡Los esperamos!
PROYECTO DE NAVIDAD “HAGA SONREIR A UN NIÑO”
Siguiendo con una tradición de amor que ha hecho nuestra parroquia por muchos años, volvemos a llamar a la puerta del corazón de los adultos de esta comunidad para que tomen un angelito a la salida de la misa. Luego traiga ese angelito con un regalito para un niño que de otra forma no tendría una sonrisa en sus labios. El angelito de papel que usted recibirá al salir de la iglesia tiene la información de si el regalo que usted aporte es para niño o niña y su edad. Devuelva el angelito con su regalo sin envolver no más tardar de diciembre 12. Colóquelo en una de las cajas que estarán colocadas de forma visible alrededor de la iglesia los domingos a la salida de las misas. Haga una obra de amor, “haga sonreír a un niño”. Gracias!