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 Rev. Michael Suszynski, Pastor Rev. Jairo Atehortua Parochial Vicar Rev. Philip Clement, Parochial Vicar Deacon Pablo Maldonado Deacon Ramon Rodriguez
Thirtieth Sunday in Ordinary Time October 26, 2014
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 - Alex Groppe agroppe@icctampa.org Asst. Director of Music (Spanish) - David Funes dfunes@icctampa.org Director of Faith Formation - Carmen Cayon ccayon@icctampa.org Sacrament Prep. & Youth Ministry - Philomena Johnson pjohnson@icctampa.org
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 ESPAﾃ前L: Domingos a la 1:30pm Viernes a las 6:30pm LATIN MASS: Sundays at 4:30pm 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 ADORATION 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 ESPAﾃ前L - Jueves de 5:30pm6:30pm en la capilla
This Saturday is All Saints Day and it is not a Holy Day of Obligation this year. Mass schedule as follows: 8:30am, 10:15am Traditional Latin Mass and a Spanish Mass at 12:00pm. Parish Office: 5124 Gateway Dr. , Tampa, FL 33615 Mon - Fri: 9:00am - 4:00pm Phone: 813-885-7861 Fax: 813-884-3624 www.icctampa.org
Thirtieth Sunday in Ordinary Time
October 26, 2014
PRIESTHOOD SUNDAY, OCTOBER 26 ________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
A Prayer For Priests Keep them, I pray Thee, dearest Lord, Keep them, for they are Thine ‒ Thy priests whose lives burn out before Thy consecrated shrine. Keep them, for they are in the world, though from the world apart; when earthly treasures tempt, allure, ‒ shelter them in Thy heart. Keep them, and comfort them in hours of loneliness and pain, when all their lives of sacrifice for souls seen but in vain. Keep them, and O remember, Lord, they have no one but thee, yet they have only human hearts, with human frailty, keep them as spotless as the Host that daily they caress; their every thought and word and deed, deign, dearest Lord, to Bless.
CELEBRACIÓN DE NUESTRO SEÑOR DE LOS MILAGROS, 5 DE OCTUBRE _____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Father Michael - Celebrant
TREASURES FROM OUR TRADITION _____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Sadly, one of the most difficult reforms of the Second Vatican Council for the Church to embrace has been one of the most thorough and beautiful: the sacrament of penance. Because it is individual and private, it has been difficult for the changes to take root. Sometimes a priest may be grounded in the earlier form, and at other times the penitent may resist the priest’s attempt to blend in the proper texts and rituals. Perhaps because the new form is almost identical in structure to the old, it has been difficult to institute. It may also be true that with the liturgy in English now, it is far more clear that the Eucharist, too, is a “sacrament of reconciliation.” It is certainly true that there are different skills and gifts in ministry, and experienced penitents know that not all priests are equally at ease in this sacramental encounter. Sometimes a difficult experience can drive people away from a liturgy that is spiritually rich and rewarding. Yet we know that one bad meal seldom puts people off restaurants forever: the dinner gong tends to dispel bad memories, and so we try again. Individual confession and absolution is for us both treasure and tradition. If you haven’t been for a while, consider coming back to praise God for this gift of mercy. —Rev. James Field, Copyright © J. S. Paluch Co.
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INCARNATION K O C PARISH DINNER AND FOOD DRIVE _________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
The Incarnation Knights of Columbus would like to thank all of our parishioners who attended our Incarnation Family Dinner Night and Food Drive on Saturday, October 4th in St. Michael's Hall. It was a tremendous success! We fed 165 Family and Friends who attended the spaghetti and meatball dinner.
Father Michael helped out by judging the Pie Baking Contest.
ALL ARE INVITED TO ATTEND‌. ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
A Concert of Thanksgiving on Veterans Day Tuesday, November 11th~7PM NO ADMISSION CHARGE A Salute to the Armed Forces! Patriotic Selections Sacred Music of Thanksgiving Music provided by the various music groups and talent of our Parish! During the concert, we will be honoring our veterans and we invite those who have served or continue to serve to come dressed in your uniform or wear a shirt indicating your branch of service. 3|
Thirtieth Sunday in Ordinary Time
October 26, 2014
† MASS INTENTIONS † SUNDAY - OCTOBER 26 - THIRTIETH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME 7:30 A.M. (SI) In Thanksgiving to St. Jude by Ana Cristina Melo 9:00 A.M. +Dale Blosser by Conte Family 10:30 A.M. +Thelma Terenzi by Ray Zulli Family 12:00 P.M. +Deceased Members of Figueruelo and Miranda Families 1:30 P.M. PEOPLE OF INCARNATION 4:30 P.M. (SI) Fathers, Michael, Philip, Jairo, Hough and Mangiafico MONDAY - OCTOBER 27 7:00 A.M. 8:30 A.M. +Dolores Ramirez by Barrera Family TUESDAY - OCTOBER 28 - STS. SIMON AND JUDE, APOSTLES 7:00 A.M. +James Stitt by Mercy and Family 8:30 A.M. (SI) Martin Butler by Friend WEDNESDAY - OCTOBER 29 7:00 A.M. 8:30 A.M. +Anthony Martins by Family THURSDAY - OCTOBER 30 7:00 A.M. (SI) Martin Butler by Incarnation Staff and Volunteers 8:30 A.M. +Helen Dean by Michelle Menendez FRIDAY - OCTOBER 31 7:00 A.M. (SI) Alani N. Rivera by Grandma 8:30 A.M. +Deceased Members of Reyes and Gocon Families by Family 6:30 P.M. +Mercedes V. Olivares by Daughters SATURDAY - NOVEMBER 1 - ALL SAINTS DAY 8:30 A.M. +Deceased Members of Incarnation Community 10:15 A.M. 12:00 P.M. +Xiomara Velez by Family 4:30 P.M. +Joe Domini by Ginny SUNDAY - NOVEMBER 2 - ALL SOULS’ DAY 7:30 A.M. 9:00 A.M. 10:30 A.M. Spiritual Bouquets 12:00 P.M. PEOPLE OF INCARNATION 1:30 P.M. 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 10/19/2014 Offertory Donations ..................... $17,260.50 Shortfall……………………………………….$ 5,739.50 Helping Hand................................................... $ 137.00 Dominican Parish….………………………….$ 1,079.00 Sound System…………………………………$ 2,326.00 World Missions……………………………….$ 1,564.00 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. 10/19/20104 Renovation Donations .................. $ 2,180.00
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 Joyce Adams Alexis Aldana Thomas Baffil Lucas Baker Maria Barrios Will Beran Monique Biumi Gaberial Brady Gisela Brandes Judith Brown Ted Brown Kay Burgess Frank Burke Vincent Buto Carmen Casar Linda Casares Bill Cawley Olga Cora Crimilda Crespo Nellie Cruz Jake Dairaghi Leslie D’ Elia Michael Delgado Vito Demalteris Bonnie Domini Mary Ellen Dorney Edward Drost Manuel Duran Germaine Dutton Nila Espinola Richard Fanelli Joy Galante
Jimmy Garad Sal Giordano Michael Griffin Robert Hasty Letty Hernandez Janet Hogsten Penni Hollis Mary Jones John A. Keene James Kuhla Mimi Kuhla Debbie Langston Helen Lawrence Susan Lestock Tom Lom Janet Losinski Lance Losinski Marie Luft Reinaldo Macias Anna Marshall Kathy McNamee Marie Mendez Johnny Montano John Nevadomski Ladys Nuesi Alicia Oacio David Ortiz Lisa Paige Sandy Palermo JR Pearce Germaine Pempsell Patrick Pempsell Henry Perez
Mary Perkinson Ofelia Pineda Bernard Rafferty, Sr. Irvin Rivera, Jr. Rose Rivera Dewey Roberts Juan C. Sanchez Lydia Santiago Thomas Santiago T. Sasikumar Annette Scalise Donald Schirmer Dawn Seifert John Semago Phil Sheridan Kody Sir Dianna Slowey Thomas
Sheri Simpson Charles Stachowyek Dorothy Stanlake Ann Sullivan Ivy Valdes Ines Velazquez William Vitto Rose Vrabel Elvia White Gabriella Winters Amy Workman Lupita
PV2 Chad Michael Burgess PV2 Angelique Burgess SGT Damian Patrick Bumm SPC Timothy Haley Brian McPhillips, Afghanistan
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
Grades Pk-12 Sacrament Preparation & Youth Ministry Philomena Johnson pjohnson@icctampa.org
Young Adult Ministry Fr. Philip Clement fclement@icctampa.org
"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!
READINGS FOR THE WEEK Monday: Eph 4:32 — 5:8; Ps 1:1-4, 6; Lk 13:10-17 Tuesday: Eph 2:19-22; Ps 19:2-5; Lk 6:12-16 Wednesday: Eph 6:1-9; Ps 145:10-14; Lk 13:22-30 Thursday: Eph 6:10-20; Ps 144:1b, 2, 9-10; Lk 13:31-35 Friday: Phil 1:1-11; Ps 111:1-6; Lk 14:1-6 Saturday: Rv 7:2-4, 9-14; Ps 24:1-6; 1 Jn 3:1-3; Mt 5:1-12a Sunday: Wis 3:1-9; Ps 23:1-6; Rom 5:5-11 or 6:3-9; Jn 6:37-40, or any readings from no. 668 or from Masses for the Dead, nos. 1011-1016
LOVE SHOWN IN ACTION Do you receive the word of God with joy as the Thessalonians did? Their faith showed in their actions. They became models for other believers. The first reading tells us to put our faith into action. This passage is part of a long list of ordinances God commanded the Israelites to observe. God will judge us by how we treat our neighbors. God will hear the cries of any whom we neglect or mistreat and will come to their defense. In today’s Gospel the Pharisees put the question of God’s law to Jesus. “Which commandment of the law is the greatest?” (Matthew 22:36) How could he possibly choose from all the detailed commandments the Jews observed? He was sure to offend somebody by his answer! Of course, Jesus went right to the heart of the matter. Love is the greatest commandment— love of God and love of neighbor. Everything else is based on this. Copyright © J. S. Paluch Co. 5|
Thirtieth Sunday in Ordinary Time
October 26, 2014
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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 - 885-7861 CARNIVAL - Dave Arnold - 919-4284 COLUMBIETTES - Maureen Finch - 885-1065 or maureen4@tampabay.rr.com. Meet every 2nd Thursday at 7:00pm, St. Patrick's Room FINANCE COUNCIL - Tim Madden - 831-9770 tmmadden@tampabay.rr.com HELPING HAND - Paul Hunter - 885-7861 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 4th Degree Assembly 2984 Harry - 813-765-5725 - meets every 3rd Monday at 7:30 PM KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS - For membership information - Dave Shively - 813-525-5839 or Ralph Galera - 813-792-8950.
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.
LIFE MINISTRY - Teresa Trubilla - 841-6563 - Trubilla@mac.com
CABALLEROS DE COLÓN - Información - Félix Cayon 813-8844052 o Ralph Galera 813-792-8950.
MUSIC MINISTRY - Alex Groppe - agroppe@icctampa.org Tuesday Rehearsals, 7 - 9pm in the Church Music Room
COMITÉ PASTORAL HISPANO - Padre Jairo - 885-7861 fatehortua@icctampa.org. Se reúne el tercer jueves de cada mes
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 - Tim Madden - 831-9770 tmmadden@tampabay.rr.com THAT MAN IS YOU - Michael Rivera - 598-0972 12 STEP MEETINGS - Mary at 813-884-7171 Men's Closed Meetings - Tuesday, 7 pm St. Patrick's Room Closed Meetings - Wednesday, 7 pm St. Patrick's Room Al-Anon Closed Meetings - Wednesday, 7 pm St. Francis Room 2
Pope Francis Tweet for the Week!
CORO HISPANO - David Funes - dfunes@icctampa.org miércoles a las 7:00pm y los domingos a las 12:00 pm EMAUS DAMAS - Liliana Astete 646-339-4286 y Doris Quirindongo (813) 843-6654. Miércoles de por medio 7pm. EMAUS HOMBRES - Stevenson Quirindongo
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ESCUELA DE EVANGELIZACIÓN JUAN PABLO II María Teresa Aguilar 813-315-0925. Viernes 7pm, salón de clase #3. GRUPO DE JOVENES - Carmen Cayón - 885-7861. GRUPO DE JOVENES ADULTOS - Ana Acevedo al 359-7722. Viernes, 7:30pm, salón de conferencia. GRUPO DE MATRIMONIOS - Lecy y Dante Sánchez - 850-4526. Viernes, 7:30pm, salón St. Francis 1. GRUPO DE ORACIÓN - Reina Borjas al 813-249-0986. Martes 7:30pm, salón St. Michael. LECTORES - Alan Aguilar- 315-0928 LEGIÓN DE MARÍA - Padre Jairo - 885-7861 MINISTROS DE EUCARISTÍA - Tito Bello - 516-2619 MONAGUILLOS - Doris Quirindongo - 843-6654
O Lord, comfort all those who suffer, especially
RETIROS VIÑA DE RAQUEL - Grace Leiva - 813-479-5465
the sick, the poor and the unemployed.
UJIERES - José Guaba - 504-5538
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SOUND SYSTEM REPLACEMENT
MASS OF THE ANGELS
Campaign Progress
Goal $45,000
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Catholic Charities and the Diocese of St. Petersburg invite you to attend a special Mass and remembrance of children (born or unborn) who have gone to be with the Lord. This Mass will be on Saturday, November 8, 2014 at 11:00 a.m. at Bethany Retreat Center, St. James Chapel (18150 Bethany Center Drive Lutz, Florida 33558). Our celebrant is Rev. Lipscomb and Deacon Mel Dunphy. Families are invited to bring a picture of their lost child/ren to be displayed at the reception following Mass. For RSVP's, information, or to have a child's name added to the program, please call Barbara Hertz at Catholic Charities: 727-893-1314 Ext. 210 or email: bhertz@ccdosp.org. *********************************************************************** OPEN HOUSE AT TAMPA CATHOLIC
$30,000
This year’s Open House, will take place on Thursday, November 6, from 4:30pm 6:00pm or 7:00pm to - 8:30pm (two sessions - same date) This event is designed for students presently in 8th grade and their families. For additional information, please contact Sherry Copestick in the Enrollment Office at 813.870.0860 ext. 232 or via email at scopestick@tampacatholic.org.
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MARIAN SERVANS of DIVINE PROVIDENCE
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hosts “A Day of Healing” Presented by Sr. Briege McKenna, O.S.C. and Fr. Kevin Scallon, C.M. November 1, 2014 Vigil Mass will be celebrated Bring a brown bag lunch - drinks are provided Tickets are $30.00 per person Register @ www.divineprovidence.org House of Prayer Events
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SAVE THE DATE! CHILDREN’S CHRISTMAS BAZAAR
Sunday, December 7, 2014 FROM 8:30AM - 3:30PM ST. MICHAEL’S HALL
Next weekend is our Monthly Food Collection Please bring non perishables and place them in the plastic bins located in the church foyer. Monetary donations can be left in the Helping Hand box located at the rear of the church. Thank You 8|
Incarnation Council of Catholic Women’s (ICCW) next monthly meeting is Thursday, November 6th in St. Francis Room 1 and 2. Rosary begins at 7 PM followed by the general meeting at 7:30 PM. Don’t forget your donation for Kaye Prox Food Bank and any used eye glasses (for third world countries) and greeting cards for Rocky Creek residents. New members welcome.
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813-885-7861 Trigésimo Domingo del Tiempo Ordinario 26 de octubre de 2014 “Amarás al Señor, tu Dios, con todo tu corazón, con toda tu alma y con toda tu mente”. — Mateo 22:37
Domingo 30 del Tiempo Ordinario Reflexionando la Palabra de Dios Aceptamos, por lógica, que Dios es Dios y, por eso mismo, superior a todo y a todos. Cuando oímos que hay que amarlo por encima de todo, no nos extrañamos. Otra cosa es, como siempre, la práctica. A veces lo sentimos y hasta lo podemos decir: preferimos muchas cosas a Dios, y, en nuestra vida, las anteponemos. Al menos teóricamente, aceptamos la supremacía de Dios. Pero eso de poner al mismo nivel de importancia y de compromiso al prójimo, nos resulta, en ocasiones, inaceptable. ¿Cómo es posible esa equiparación? A simple vista, puede parecer que, también en esto, tenemos razón: una cosa es Dios y otra muy diferente es el ser humano. Sí. Pero en cristiano, tenemos una clave de lectura que nos hace ver las cosas de otra manera: desde que Dios se ha hecho hombre, el hombre se ha convertido en lugar privilegiado de encuentro con el mismo Dios. Por eso mismo, no podemos llegar a Dios ignorando al otro. Este es camino para llegar a Dios. Camino seguro. Nos lo dice nuestra propia sensibilidad humana y cristiana, cuando rechazamos nuestra abundante práctica religiosa desligada de nuestra relación amorosa con los demás: ¡Mucha misa... y luego...! ¡Mucho comulgar y fíjate cómo trata a este o aquel! Son expresiones que están descubriendo la realidad de nuestra vida. De ahí, la insistencia de la palabra de Dios: No hagas sufrir ni
oprimas al extranjero... No explotes a las viudas ni a los huérfanos... No te portes como un usurero... El cristiano debe estar abierto al hermano, especialmente a aquellos más débiles y necesitados. Siempre han existido ocasiones y realidades para vivir de esta manera. Pero nuestra época quizá sea especialmente propicia para comportarnos así: ancianos, enfermos, pobres, sin techo, emigrantes, drogadictos... No podemos ignorarlos. Nos ofrecen una presencia exigente de un Dios que es compasivo y no tolera el mal en sus hijos. Si perdemos esta referencia, lo nuestro para con los demás será educación, buenas formas, civismo, pero no caridad; es decir, perderemos de vista en el otro la presencia de Dios. No conviene olvidar que el cristiano ama a Dios en el otro. De esta manera, el amor cristiano es una realidad con dos caras: Dios y el prójimo. Caras que resultan inseparables, como en una moneda, porque, de no mantener a ambas, nos quedamos sin esa realidad. Amarás al Señor tu Dios y el prójimo como a ti mismo. P. Jairo ANTE JESÚS EUCARISTÍA Jesucristo, estoy aquí delante de Ti para cumplir un mandato tuyo. Lo he oído y leído muchas veces, pero sólo hasta ahora lo tomo en serio y quiero dedicarte a Ti este rato de oración para cumplir tu mandato: Rueguen al dueño de la mies que envíe 9|
obreros a su mies (Mt. 9, 38) Tú eres ese dueño de la mies y por eso vengo a Ti a pedirte lo que Tú me has mandado que pida. Si no fuera porque Tú lo quieres y así lo mandas expresamente, quizás a mí nunca se me hubiera ocurrido hacer esta petición. Siempre te pido por mí y por mis cosas; de vez en cuando por los míos. Pero, ¡qué pocas veces vengo a pedirte por algo en lo cual parece que no tengo nada que ver! Quiero siempre que me des sin que te tenga que dar nada en cambio. Y, sin embargo, pensándolo bien, al pedirte que mandes apóstoles a tus campos, estoy indirectamente pidiendo también un don para mí pues esos obreros que Tú mandas a que trabajen tu mies, serán para mí los mensajeros de tu palabra y tu amor. Ilumíname, Señor, porque yo no sé orar. Enséñame a orar, a pedirte lo que más convenga. Manda tu Espíritu Santo para que Él me de su Luz y purifique mi oración, haciéndola humilde, sencilla, perseverante, llena de fe, de confianza y de amor. (Tomado de Churchforum.org)
CON JESÚS TODO ES POSIBLE. NO CAMBIE DE PAREJA, CAMBIE DE ACTITUD. 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 a las 7:30 pm. Sin costo alguno. Ofrecemos cuidado de los niños. El próximo retiro inolvidable de parejas será en Noviembre 21, 22 y 23. Para mayor información comunicarse con Lecy o Dante - (813) 8504526.
Colecta de Alimentos Mensual El próximo fin de semana tendremos nuestra colecta de alimentos no perecederos. Todo lo que se reúna se donará a la dispensa de Alimentos de la Iglesia Luterana de Our Savior. Le damos las gracias por su generosidad y su continuo apoyo.
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LECTURAS DE LA SEMANA
TRADICIONES DE NUESTRA FE
Lunes: Ef 4:32 — 5:8; Sal 1:1-4, 6; Lc 13:10-17 Martes: Ef 2:19-22; Sal 19 (18):2-5; Lc 6:12-16 Miércoles: Ef 6:1-9; Sal 145 (144):10-14; Lc 13:22-30 Jueves: Ef 6:10-20; Sal 144 (143):1b, 2, 9-10; Lc 13:31-35 Viernes: Fil 1:1-11; Sal 111 (110):1-6; Lc 14:1-6 Sábado: Apo 7:2-4, 9-14; Sal 24 (23):1-6; 1 Jn 3:1-3; Mt 5:1-12a Domingo: Sab 3:1-9; Sal 23 (22):1-6; Rom 5:5-11 ó 6:3-9; Jn 6:37-40, o lecturas de entre las Misas para los difuntos
En tiempos pasados, cuando los fieles latinoamericanos se enfermaban gravemente se mandaba traer al sacerdote para que le administrara los “santos óleos” o la “extremaunción”. Nadie quería ver a un sacerdote acércasele con los óleos porque significaba que uno estaba por morir. Gracias a Dios, las reformas del Concilio Vaticano II han regresado al sacramento de la Unción de los Enfermos su sentido original. Este sacramento es celebrado para todos los que tengan alguna enfermedad seria, aunque no sea de muerte. El sacramento es para pedir consuelo para el enfermo y si es voluntad de Dios, la salud. Este sacramento no debe ser reservado para preparar al paciente para la muerte. Santiago, en su carta a los cristianos, nos dice que si uno de nosotros está enfermo que llame al presbítero de la Iglesia para que lo unja con óleo o aceite santo. Y añade que la oración hecha con fe perdonará los pecados del enfermo y lo sanará para que recupere su vida cotidiana. Este sacramento, como todos los sacramentos, son para la vida, tanto la vida cotidiana como lo vida eterna.
LA PALABRA DE DIOS HOY Las primeras dos lecturas de hoy nos ayudan a contestar la pregunta que pudiera surgir al leer el Evangelio. Jesús, en el Evangelio de hoy, resume toda la ley judía y de los profetas en dos mandamientos: Amarás al Señor, tu Dios, con todo tu corazón, con toda tu alma y con toda tu mente, y amarás a tu prójimo como a ti mismo. Si alguien pregunta: “¿Cómo debo amar a Dios y a mi prójimo?” no hay que buscar la respuesta en otro lado que en las dos primeras lecturas. El libro del Éxodo da directrices en cuanto a un comportamiento justo con los demás. San Pablo nos dice sencillamente que seamos imitadores del Señor. El amor que profesamos tener a Dios y a los demás debe estar igualado a nuestras acciones. Estamos llamados a poner las necesidades de los demás antes que las nuestras. Esto obviamente está al centro de nuestra vida cristiana. Al proclamarse la palabra sagrada de hoy oremos para que se nos conceda la fortaleza de amar a Dios y al prójimo más profundamente. Traducido de Saint Margaret Sunday Missal derechos de autor © J. S. Paluch Company
—Fray Gilberto Cavazos-Glz, OFM, Copyright © J. S. Paluch Co.