PARISH OFFICE Hours: 9am - 4pm 5124 Gateway Dr. , Tampa, FL 33615 Ph. 813.885.7861 Fax: 813.884.3624 www.icctampa.org
SCHOOL OFFICE 5111 Webb Rd., Tampa, FL 33615 Ph. 813.884.4502 Fax: 813.885.3734 www.icstampa.org
Clergy - 813-885-7861 Very Rev. Michael Suszynski, Pastor Rev. Jairo Atehortua Parochial Vicar Rev. Philip Clement, Parochial Vicar Deacon Frank Julian Deacon Pablo Maldonado
Staff - 813-885-7861 Parish Business Administrator - Paul Hunter phunter@icctampa.org Facility Manager - Dave Arnold darnold@icctampa.org / 919-4284 Parish Secretary / Bulletin Editor - Irene Martinez imartinez@icctampa.org Receptionist/ Asst Editor - Silvia Rivera srivera@icctampa.org Music Director - Cal Leferink cleferink@icctampa.org Director of Faith Formation - Carmen Cayon ccayon@icctampa.org Sacrament Prep. & Youth Ministry - Philomena Johnson pjohnson@icctampa.org Faith Formation Apprentice Meg Kanatzar - mkanatzar@icctampa.org
Mass Schedule
Thirtieth Sunday in Ordinary Time October 27, 2013 The prayer of the lowly pierces the clouds; it does not rest until it reaches its goal, nor will it withdraw till the Most High responds. — Sirach 35:17-18a JOIN US IN ST. MICHAEL’S HALL TODAY AS WE WELCOME OUR NEW DEACON & HIS FAMILY The Ordination to the Diaconate was held October 19 at 11:00 a.m. at the Cathedral of St. Jude. Deacon Ramon Rodriguez has been assigned to Incarnation. He is from the Dominican Republic and came to Tampa in 1982 at the age of 17. He Graduated from USF with a BS in Electrical Engineering in 1993. Deacon Ramon and his wife, Joship Rodriguez have been married 9 years and have 3 children (Sofia-6, Tobias-3, Gabriela born September 5, 2013). There will be a parish wide reception THIS SUNDAY starting at 10am and will continue after the rest of the masses. Please stop by and give him a warm Incarnation welcome!
LOS INVITAMOS A UNA RECEPCIÓN EN EL SALON ST. MICHAEL PARA DARLE UNA BIENVENIDA A NUESTRO DIACONO NUEVO Y SU FAMILIA! El Diácono Ramón Rodríguez ha sido asignado a nuestra Iglesia de Encarnación. Su ordenación al diaconado se celebró el 19 de octubre a las 11:00am en la Catedral de St. Jude. El es de la República Dominicana y llegó a Tampa en 1982 a la edad de 17 años. Se graduó con una licenciatura en ingeniería eléctrica en 1993 de USF. Diácono Ramón y su esposa Joship Rodríguez llevan 9 años de casados y tienen 3 hijos (Sofia6, Tobias-3, Gabriela que nació el 5 de septiembre, 2013).
Monday through Friday: 7am & 8:30am Saturday: 8:30 am & 4:30pm (Vigil) Sunday: 7:30am, 9:00am, 10:30am (signed), 12pm
Nov. 1 - All Saints Day HOLY DAY MASS SCHEDULE
MISAS EN ESPAÑOL:
Cada domingo a la 1:30pm Cada viernes a las 6:30 pm
LATIN MASS: Sundays at 4:30pm CONFESSIONS: Saturdays - 2:30 to 3:30pm in Church DEVOTIONS Morning Prayer Group: Liturgy of the Hours Mon., Tue., Thurs., Fri. & Sat. from 8:10am - 8:25am
ADORATION OF THE BLESSED SACRAMENT Every 1st Friday following the 8:30 am Mass until 6:15pm ROSARY every Thursday at 11:30am in the chapel ROSARIO EN ESPAÑOL - cada jueves de 5:30pm-6:30pm en la capilla
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† Mass Intentions † SUNDAY - OCTOBER 27 - THIRTIETH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME 7:30 A.M. +Janet, +Mary and +Mose Taylor by Mark Taylor 9:00 A.M. +Denis Fiorentino by Tom and Magda Kelley 10:30 A.M. PEOPLE OF INCARNATION 12:00 P.M. +Luis Eduardo Quintero by Club Iberico 1:30 P.M. +Adela Rivera by Milagros and Family 4:30 P.M. (SI) Priests of Incarnation by Cheralyn Quevedo MONDAY - OCTOBER 28 - STS. SIMON AND JUDE, APOSTLES 7:00 A.M. +James Stitt by Wife Mercy 8:30 A.M. +Anthony Martins by Family TUESDAY - OCTOBER 29 7:00 A.M. 8:30 A.M. +Guillermina Gonzalez by Celia Wiechec WEDNESDAY - OCTOBER 30 7:00 A.M. +Fernandez and +San Pelayo Families by Celia Fernandez 8:30 A.M. +Walter Bujak by Incarnation School THURSDAY - OCTOBER 31 7:00 A.M. 8:30 A.M. (SI) Alani Nadine Rivera by Grandma 7:00 P.M. FRIDAY - NOVEMBER 1 - ALL SAINTS 7:00 A.M. +Deceased Members of Cerra Family by Cerra Family 8:30 A.M. +Deceased Members of Reyes and Gocon Families by Family 10:00 A.M. +Santiago Michael by Family 12:10 P.M. (SI) George and Thelma Schmidt 6:00 P.M. +Arcenio Sevillano by Daughter and Wife 7:30 P.M. +Nair Duarte by Montenegro Family SATURDAY - NOVEMBER 2 - ALL SOULS DAY 8:00 A.M. +Deceased Members of Incarnation Catholic Community 11:30 A.M. +Nola Autin 4:30 P.M. +Deceased Members of Correa and Flores Families by Family SUNDAY - NOVEMBER 3 - THIRTY-FIRST SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME 7:30 A.M. (SI) Prayer Box Intentions by Our Lady of Mercy Prayer Group 9:00 A.M. +Michael Schmidt by George and Thelma Schmidt 10:30 A.M. +Deceased Members of De Rosa Family by Family 12:00 P.M. PEOPLE OF INCARNATION 1:30 P.M. +Deceased Members of Legion of Mary by Legion of Mary 4:30 P.M. (SI) Prayer Shawl Ministry
SACRIFICIAL GIFTS OF TREASURE OFFERTORY (First Collection) is used solely for the operation and maintenance of the parish. Weekly Target ................................................. $23,000.00 10/20/2013 Offertory Donations .................... $18,202.00 Shortfall............................................................ $ 4,798.00 Dominican Parish ............................................ $ 1,384.00 World Mission Sunday ................................... $ 1,638.00 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. 10/20/2013 Renovation Donations .................... $ 1,769.00
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
October 27, 2013
Please Pray for One Another 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 Lucy Brandow 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 Mario Garcia 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 Andrew Loomis Fr. Demetrio Lorden Sheila McCarron Matthew McClane, Sr. Gabriel McPfimel Cam Metcalf Frank Miles Gilda Miles Madeline Molina Beba Montero Heather Moore Fausto Morales Fr. Tom Morgan John Morrisroe Noah Nero Sandy Palermo Bob Patterson JR Pearce Kim Perez Germaine Pempsell Mary Perkinson Tom Phillips Ray Pomponio Sharon Preston
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
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 Ann V. Sullivan Shirley Sullivan Sara Beth Summer Bill and Angie Spink Justin Tolentino 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
Buds, Blooms & Beyond 11234 W. Hillsborough Avenue Tampa, FL 33635 813-818-9600 service@budsbloomsandbeyond.com www.budsbloomsandbeyond.com
Congratulations to Mary Conte & Buds, Blooms & Beyond on their 10 year Anniversary! Thank you for your donation of flower arrangements for our weekend liturgies. We are very grateful! |3
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Grades Pk-12 / Sacrament Preparation Director of Faith Formation & R.C.I.A.
Youth Ministry
Faith Formation Apprentice
Carmen Cayon - ccayon@icctampa.org
Philomena Johnson - pjohnson@icctampa.org
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. WE WILL ACCEPT DONATIONS UP TO NOVEMBER 24TH. THANK YOU FOR YOUR GENEROSITY!
Adopt A Family for Christmas!!! An ongoing tradition, each year our parish supports families in need during Christmas by “adopting” them, offering assistance to help them enjoy a Merry Christmas! Any family, who would like to be considered this year, contact Irene Martinez in our Parish office (885-7861) or imartinez@icctampa.org by November 15,2013. Please include the following information: Children: age, gender, clothing size. Adult: clothing size, gender. And contact information for the family. Any parishioner who knows of an individual or family who is in need of this support, please notify Irene by November 15,2013.
"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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At the School Mass on Wednesday, October 16, Father Michael recognized the following families for their generous donations towards the construction of our new Media Lab: Steven & Jennifer Anastasia, Tim & Cristina Mattingly, Peter & Kim Field, Ivan & Tonya Garcia, Dan & Carrie Perez, Brian & Kelley Lamb, Michael & Carla Oliva, Albert & Michele Arevalo
Third grade teacher Ms. DeFilippis guides her students through a lesson in our new Media Lab.
Come, be a part of our ICS FAMILY. PHONE: 813.884.4502 WEBSITE: http://www.icstampa.org/
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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 7:30pm (Rosary at 7pm) 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 - monthly meeting on the 3rd Monday at 7:30 PM KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS - Stan Schmidt - 598-2737 LIFE MINISTRY - Teresa Trubilla - 841-6563 - Trubilla@mac.com MUSIC MINISTRY - Cal Leferink - cleferink@icctampa.org Tuesday Rehearsals, 7 - 9pm in the Church Music Room PRAYER SHAWL GROUP - Silvia Rivera - 885-7861 2nd Tuesday, 7pm in Faith Formation Office RELIGIOUS ARTICLES STORE - Connie Hennessey - 884-8326 SPECIAL EDUCATION - Mary Thomson - 884-8040 STEWARDSHIP - Paul Hunter - 854-1171 THAT MAN IS YOU - Michael Rivera - 598-0972 Tuesdays at 5:15am in St. Francis Rm 12 STEP MEETINGS - Mary at 813-884-7171 Men's Closed Meetings - Tuesday, 7 pm St. Patrick's Room Closed Meetings - Wednesday, 7 pm St. Patrick's Room Al-Anon Closed Meetings - Wednesday, 7 pm St. John's Room
RELIGIOUS ARTICLES STORE NEWLY RENOVATED! Check out
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 miércoles a las 7:00pm y los domingos a las 12:00 pm EMAUS DAMAS - Karla Navas-Rodriguez 813-263-4220 o Liliana Astete 646-339-4286. Miércoles de por medio 7pm. EMAUS HOMBRES - Stevenson Quirindongo
ESCUELA DE EVANGELIZACION JUAN PABLO II Maria Teresa Aguilar 813-315 0925. Viernes 7pm, salón de clase #3. GRUPO DE JOVENES - Carmen Cayón - 885-7861. Viernes 7:30pm, salón St. John. GRUPO DE JOVENES ADULTOS - Ana Acevedo al 359-7722. Viernes, 7:30pm, salón de conferencia. GRUPO DE MATRIMONIOS - Lecy y Dante Sanchez - 850-4526. Viernes, 7:30pm, salón St. Francis 1.
our newly renovated Religious Arti-
GRUPO DE ORACION - Maria Rodriguez al 813-926-6436 . Martes 7:30pm, salón St. Michael.
cles Store. Located at the main en-
LECTORES - Alan Aguilar- 315-0928
trance of the church, on the left
LEGION DE MARIA - Azucena Zavala 813-410-5737. Sábado 9:30am, salón St. Francis.
hand side. Open before and after the weekend Masses. MANY NEW ITEMS! Need information? Call Connie 813.884.8326
MINISTROS DE EUCARISTIA - Tito Bello - 516-2619 MONAGUILLOS - Doris Quirindongo - 843-6654 UJIERES - José Guaba - 504-5538
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Thirtieth Sunday in Ordinary Time October 27, 2013
The prayer of the lowly pierces the clouds; it does not rest until it reaches its goal, nor will it withdraw till the Most High responds. — Sirach 35:17 18a
There is an interesting twist we find in today’s gospel when we hear Jesus’ parable of the Pharisee and the tax collector praying in the temple. The Pharisee is “praying to himself.” It doesn’t mean he was praying silently. It seems to mean something a lot more troubling, that he is praying to himself; that God is not his prayer’s intended audience. The words of the Pharisee are very much centered on himself: he makes claims about his character. He highlights his own admirable activities. Good stewards of their prayer lives know that a prayer of praise and thanksgiving should focus on the goodness of God. Do our prayers of thanksgiving always stay focused on God’s unfathomable, immeasurable goodness and generosity? Copyright 2013, © International Catholic Stewardship Council. All rights reserved
READINGS FOR THE WEEK Monday: Eph 2:19-22; Ps 19:2-5; Lk 6:12-16 Tuesday: Rom 8:18-25; Ps 126:1b-6; Lk 13:18-21 Wednesday: Rom 8:26-30; Ps 13:4-6; Lk 13:22-30 Thursday: Rom 8:31b-39; Ps 109:21-22, 26-27, 30-31; Lk 13:31-35 Friday: Rv 7:2-4, 9-14; Ps 24:1-6; 1 Jn 3:1-3; Mt 5:1-12a Saturday: 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 the Masses for the Dead, nos. 1011-1016 Sunday: Wis 11:22 — 12:2; Ps 145:1-2, 8-11, 13-14; 2 Thes 1:11 — 2:2; Lk 19:1-10
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! A Community Flea Market, sponsored by Stitchers in Service, will be held Saturday, Nov. 2, 8-4, at the St. Lawrence School, Celtic Hall, 5225 N. Himes Ave., Tampa, 33614. No early arrivals, please! There will be 30 vendors with a wide variety of household, clothing, jewelry, and craft items. For more information call 877-4316.
TRICK OR TREAT STEWARDSHIP On October 31, little goblins, ghosts, superheroes, and princesses descend upon our doorsteps seeking treats and goodies. If we think about it, our relationship with God is sometimes like that Halloween tradition. We, like children on Halloween, eagerly come to God’s doorstep when we want something. We come to God for blessings, requests of help for ourselves or someone else, for strength in times of trouble, and, most importantly, for the gift of Jesus Christ in the Eucharist at Mass. All of these are available to us if we but knock at God’s door. But are we to be merely like children who continually ask for more without ever thinking about God’s will for us and the gifts He gives us? If our relationship with God is based solely on our asking and God giving, we are like the neighborhood children coming to our door for candy.There is no relationship. God is always at the door waiting for us to knock. He wants to give us love, joy, faith, and blessings. God is like the neighbor who does not give just one candy bar per child but who dumps a whole handful of candy into each bag. However, unlike candy on Halloween, God’s gifts come with a purpose and responsibility. God does not give us His gifts just to keep to ourselves. He gives them to us to be shared, and shared abundantly, with others. With love and generosity the gifts are given so with love and generosity they are to be shared. Everything we have, including our time and talents, are gifts from God. They are given and meant to be shared. As recipients of God’s gifts, we are not to use them solely for our own benefit, but use them for the benefit of others, as Jesus instructed us. As we stand at the doorstep of God to receive His gifts, we must receive them graciously, cultivate them responsibly,share them with others in love and justice, and return a fitting portion back to God in gratitude. If we do this, we are no longer just neighborhood children knocking on God’s door, but truly His sons and daughters.. Copyright 2013, © International Catholic Stewardship Council. 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 |7
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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.
We need Eucharistic Ministers for the 4:30pm, 7:30am & 12pm Masses. If you are interested, please contact Frank Salamone: fsalamone2003@yahoo.com
REMEMBRANCE MASS
& Candle lighting Ceremony
This Saturday, November 2 at 8:00am Incarnation Church (please note - the time is different this year)
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.
Due to the Holy Day Mass schedule, we will not have First Friday Adoration this week.
HIGHLIGHTS ...Dublin, Brazen Head Pub Dinner, St. Patrick’s Cathedral, Cashel, Kinsale, Cobh Heritage Centre, Old Middleton Distillery, Bunratty Folk Park, Farm Visit, Galway, Knock Shrine, Clonmacnoise, Athlone
Incarnation's Young Adult Group is sponsoring a clothes drive for St. Vincent de Paul. We will be collecting gently used clothing such as shirts, pants, and jackets. Please do not bring undergarments, socks or shoes. We will be collecting before and after all masses in front of the church this weekend and next weekend.
Next weekend is the Monthly Food Collection Please bring non perishables and drop 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!
INCARNATION CATHOLIC CHURCH
You Are Invited ...
HOLIDAY MARKET November 24,2013 - 8:30 am to 3:30 pm SHOPPING: JEWELRY, ARTWORK, CRAFTS,CANDLES, PLANTS,BAKED GOODS AND MORE. FOOD AND DRINKS. DOOR PRIZES.
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SPONSORED BY INCARNATION COUNCIL OF CATHOLIC WOMEN.
Trigésimo Domingo del Tiempo Ordinario 27 de octubre de 2013 La oración del humilde atraviesa las nubes, y mientras él no obtiene lo que pide permanece sin descanso y no desiste, hasta que el Altísimo lo atiende. — Sirácide 35:17-18a
Domingo 27 de Octubre. Domingo 30 Tiempo Ordinario Reflexionando la Palabra de Dios Seguir a Cristo supone estar en el mundo con una vida equilibrada buscando la felicidad. Felicidad que no debe hacer daño ni afectar la propia persona ni a los demás. ¿Cuál es nuestra actitud frente a quienes nos rodean, que se acercan a nosotros y que a lo mejor han sido fuertemente heridos por la vida, y que esas heridas que traen nos molestan e incomodan incluso más que la propia persona? A los cristianos nos han educado en el respeto a la persona. Bien conocido es aquello de "condenar el pecado no al pecador", pero la realidad muchas veces es bien distinta. El pecado de los demás muchas veces en nuestra manera de percibirlos, cubre también a la persona condenándola junto con su comportamiento. Nos olvidamos con frecuencia que en el corazón de todo ser humano siempre está latiendo la presencia amorosa de Dios, del Dios que espera, acoge, perdona y no lo desprecia. ¿Cuál es mi actitud como seguidor de Cristo? ¿Cómo afronto las heridas que el pecado va dejando en mí y en los demás? No es suficiente el espacio religioso para lograr con la ayuda de Dios las actitudes propias del Evangelio. Vemos gente "de Iglesia" cuya inmadurez humana y espiritual es más que evidente. Ir al templo es entrar en el espacio de Dios, en los criterios y objetivos del Evangelio. Ocurre que muchas veces nuestro cuerpo entra al templo, pero nuestra vida está atascada, atorada en celos, en afanes de reconocimiento por parte de los demás, en complejos disimulados en falsa espiritualidad. Nuestra vida está llamada a permanecer en el templo, esto es, en la presencia de Dios para aprender a ser tal como Él nos quiere. Todo lo que hacemos, los métodos que utilizamos, las estructuras organizativas, las celebraciones litúrgicas están orientadas a nuestro crecimiento en el amor de Dios; no son fines en sí mismos. ¿De qué te sirve hacer tantas cosas "religiosas y piadosas" si luego tu vida está lejos del amor de Cristo Jesús? El fariseo del evangelio cumple lo prescrito y por eso se cree bueno. Piensa que lo que él hace es lo más importante y que lo que hacen los demás no lo es. Ante la tentación del fariseísmo, la única curación posible es pedir a Dios luz para vernos tal como somos, reconocernos pecadores y repetir: Señor, yo no soy digno; ten compasión de mí. P. Jairo
Palabras para meditar De Jesús para ti, con cariño No me hables de tus errores. Acaso Yo te pregunto: ¿Qué errores? ¿Qué defectos? ¿Qué fracasos? No me hables del pasado. Para Mí no existe el pasado. No puedo decir que tengas imperfecciones o debilidades, porque en este momento no las veo. Cuando te miro, cuando observo tu corazón, para Mí ya no existen tus debilidades. Se esfuman a causa del gran amor que te tengo, que lo eclipsa todo. Ni se te ocurra, pues, explicarme lo innoble que eres, que no te servirá de nada. Te amo demasiado para notarlo.
No se olviden de cambiar sus relojes el domingo, 3 de noviembre. Atrasen el reloj una hora el sábado antes de acostarse.
La Adoración Eucarística ha sido cancelada debido al día de precepto de Todos los Santos. Horario de Misas: 7:00am, 8:30am, 10:00am (Latín), 12:10pm, 6:00pm (español), 7:30pm.
El grupo de Adultos Jóvenes 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. Todo aquel que este interesado en conocer más sobre los beneficios de los varios niveles y patrocinar este evento debe comunicarse con Connie Hennessey al 813-8848326.
Grupo de Jóvenes Adultos “Vive” se reúne todos los viernes a las 7:15pm en el Salón de Conferencias. Edad de 18 años a 39 años. Compartimos la palabra, hacemos misión, formamos parte de el grupo de Teatro y nos divertimos alegremente. Contacto: Ana Acevedo 813-359-7722 o Eliana Mena 813-503-7156. |9
27 de octubre de 2013 TRADICIONES DE NUESTRA FE El 31 de octubre muchos se visten de monstruos y al día siguiente, los cristianos celebramos a todos los santos. Es interesante el contraste entre los dos días. Un día recordamos brujas y zombis y al siguiente conmemoramos vírgenes y mártires, religiosos y laicos comprometidos todos con una cosa en común: su amor a Dios, un amor que se hace carne en obras de caridad y justicia. La mayoría de los santos se hicieron santos gracias a los monstruos que los rodeaban. Los primeros mártires cristianos murieron a mano de los monstruos romanos, muchos religiosos medievales se refugiaban en Dios para protegerse de los monstruos internos que los tentaban con sexo, dinero y poder. Y en América muchos como Manuel Chin Sooj se hicieron testigos de la justicia en manos de los monstruos de gobiernos injustos.
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LECTURAS DE LA SEMANA Lunes: Efe 2:19-22; Sal 19 (18):2-5; Lc 6:12-16 Martes: Rom 8:18-25; Sal 126 (125):1b-6; Lc 13:18-21 Miércoles: Rom 8:26-30; Sal 13 (12):4-6; Lc 13:22-30 Jueves: Rom 8:31b-39; Sal 109 (108):21-22, 26-27, 30-31; Lc 13:31-35 Viernes: Ap 7:2-4, 9-14; Sal 24 (23):1-6; 1 Jn 3:1-3; Mt 5:1-12a Sábado: Recomendado: Sab 3:1-9; Sal 23 (22):1-6; Rom 5:5-11 o 6:3-9; Jn 6:37-40, o lecturas de las misas para los difuntos del Leccionario mexicano vol. II, págs. 1149-1160. Domingo: Sab 11:22 — 12:2; Sal 145 (144):1-2, 8-11, 13-14; 2 Tes 1:11 — 2:2; Lc 19:1-10
COLECTA DE ALIMENTOS MENSUAL El próximo fin de semana tendremos nuestra colecta de alimentos. Todo lo que se reúna se donará al Banco de Alimentos de la Iglesia Luterana de Our Savior. Le damos las gracias por su generosidad y su continuo apoyo.
Los monstruos, en fin no pueden vencer a los santos por eso en Guatemala el martirio de Manuel Chin Sooj, animó a los obispos guatemaltecos a unirse con la carta “El clamor de la tierra” a los esfuerzos de pobres en búsqueda de tierra y dignidad humana. —Fray Gilberto Cavazos-Glz, OFM, Copyright © J. S. Paluch Co. NUESTRA CULTURA A veces se da importancia a las personas por el rango que tienen o por su posición en la iglesia. Incluso a veces se pide a alguien que ore porque “a ti te escucha Dios…”. La verdad es que le valor de las oraciones no se mide por la importancia o santidad de la persona, sino por la verdad con la que se presentan ante el Señor. ©Nuestra Parroquia 2013
JUZGAR CON EL CORAZÓN Cuando conoces a alguien, lo juzgas por su ropa; cuando te despides, lo juzgas por su corazón.
—Proverbio ruso