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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
WE LONG TO SEE GOD’S FACE “Lord, this is the people that longs to see your face.” This antiphon for today’s responsorial psalm offers the focus for today’s readings. As we on earth celebrate the triumph of all the saints—the ones officially canonized by the Church, and the countless others who have also reached heaven—we add nothing to their glory. But we give ourselves reason to hope. We too long to see the face of God and believe that we can one day be counted among those whose robes, as John tells us in the book of Revelation, are washed “white in the blood of the Lamb.” The passage from John’s First Letter offers further assurance: we are God’s children who will one day see God. But today’s Gospel pulls us past longing and reassurance into action. Jesus clearly tells us what we must do to be counted among the saints. We must be poor in spirit, hungry for holiness, merciful, single-hearted, and peacemakers! Then we too will see the face of God. Copyright © J. S. Paluch Co. READINGS FOR THE WEEK Monday:
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
Tuesday:
Rom 12:5-16b; Ps 131:1bcde-3; Lk 14:15-24
Wednesday: Rom 13:8-10; Ps 112:1b-2, 4-5, 9; Lk 14:25-33
Monday through Friday: 7:00am & 8:30am
Thursday: Rom 14:7-12; Ps 27:1bcde, 4, 13-14; Lk 15:1-10
Saturday: 8:30am & 4:30pm (Vigil)
Friday:
Rom 15:14-21; Ps 98:1-4; Lk 16:1-8
Saturday:
Rom 16:3-9, 16, 22-27; Ps 145:2-5, 10-11; Lk 16:9-15
Sunday:
1 Kgs 17:10-16; Ps 146:7-10; Heb 9:24-28; Mk 12:38-44 [41-44]
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
THE BLESSED Then, in the Gospel, we read Jesus’ formula for saint-making. “You will be blessed,” we are told: blessed if we are poor in spirit, sorrowing, lowly, hungry for holiness, merciful, single-hearted, peacemakers, and persecuted. Matthew’s words in this Gospel point us directly back to the first reading. “These are the ones who have survived the time of great distress; they have washed their robes and made them white in the blood of the Lamb” (Revelation 7:14). Today we celebrate the triumph of those who already gaze on the face of God. Tomorrow we cry out for mercy with those in purgatory, who, like us on earth, still long to see God’s face. Today’s Readings: Revelation 7:2–4, 9–14; Psalm 24:1–6; 1 John 3:1–3; Matthew 5:1 –12a Copyright © J. S. Paluch Company
All Saints
November 1, 2015
† MASS INTENTIONS † 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 MONDAY - NOVEMBER 2 - ALL SOULS’ DAY 7:00 A.M. +All Souls Spiritual Bouquets 8:30 A.M. +All Souls Spiritual Bouquets TUESDAY - NOVEMBER 3 - ST. MARTIN DE PORRES, RELIGIOUS 7:00 A.M. +Joan DeNuncio by James DeNuncio 8:30 A.M. +Thomas Colantuono by Son and Daughter -in-law WEDNESDAY - NOVEMBER 4 - ST. CHARLES BORROMEO, BISHOP 7:00 A.M. VOCATIONS 8:30 A.M. +Humbertico Andreu by Family THURSDAY - NOVEMBER 5 7:00 A.M. +Roger Urbanski by Family 8:30 A.M. +Jose John by Annet Manipadam FRIDAY - NOVEMBER 6 7:00 A.M. (SI) Luz Jaramillo by Sister 8:30 A.M. +All Souls by Suong Le 6:30 P.M. +John Lamkuo by Mom SATURDAY - NOVEMBER 7 8:30 A.M. +Deceased Members of Incarnation Catholic Community 4:30 P.M. +Marco Lavalle by Family SUNDAY - NOVEMBER 8 - THIRTY-SECOND SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME 7:30 A.M. PEOPLE OF INCARNATION 9:00 A.M. +Lynn Liebhart by Mr. and Mrs. Stan Zgurzynski 10:30 A.M. +Deceased Members of ICCW by ICCW 12:00 P.M. +Angelia Aloi by Aileen and Chris Aloi 1:30 P.M. +Juan Inostroza by Legion of Mary
SACRIFICIAL GIFTS OF TREASURE OFFERTORY (First Collection) is used solely for the operation and maintenance of the parish. Weekly Target ................................................. $21,000.00 10/25/2015 Offertory Donations ..................... $15,544.50 Shortfall……………………………………….$ 5,455.50 Helping Hand................................................... $ 903.00 Dominican Parish….………………………….$ 460.00 World Missions……………………………….$ 135.00 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.
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 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 Hank Cramer, Jr. 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 Tom Lom Janet Losinski Michael Lowe Anna Marshall Ana Marsicano Josephine Mastro 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
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 Donna Ridgeway
PV2 Chad Michael Burgess PV2 Angelique Burgess SGT Damian Patrick Bumm AMN Angela Costa A1C Christina Costa Lt. Jason Bishop SSG Michael Haley
10/25/2015 Renovation Donations .................... $ 1,415.00
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.
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
HIGH SCHOOL HONOR ROLL 2015-2016 Quarter 1 President’s Honor Roll with Distinction Alexis N. Ortega, Ana M. Padron Sara M. Phillips, Eva D. Prendergast President’s Honor Roll Sophia D Doussan, Jazlynn M. Mendoza Marie J. Ramos, Olivia M. Stevens Grace Sims-Taylor Principal’s Honor Roll Mickey A. Carney, Marie A. De La Cruz Jordan C. Jankowski 4|
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Grades Pk-12 Sacrament Preparation & Youth Ministry Philomena Johnson pjohnson@icctampa.org
Jesuit High School’s Annual Open House, for all interested students and families, will be held on Tuesday, November 10, 2015 at 7:00 p.m. Families are asked to arrive by 6:40 p.m. as the program will begin promptly at 7:00 p.m. in the school’s chapel. For more information about Jesuit High School’s application process please contact Mr. Steve Matesich, Director of Admissions at 813-877-5344, ext. 715, Admissions@jesuittampa.org or visit the website at www.JesuitTampa.org
Catholic Women’s Club of Hillsborough County Meeting Tuesday, November 3, 2015 at 10:30am Christ the King Church’s Mary Martha Center 2nd Floor Brunch followed by Mass at Christ the King Chapel @ 12:10pm All interested Catholic Women are welcome RSVP Lee Schmoll 813-831-6764
All Saints
November 1, 2015
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Memorial Opportunity: For 1 ½ years now we have been supporting our mission parish in the Dominican Republic, Sacred Heart Parish. Fr. Michael recently updated us on the improvements to the church building that your generous donations have enabled. As the church renovation nears completion, there are a few memorial opportunities we would like to offer regarding installation of new windows. There are (15) windows needed for the church, (13) regular windows and two stained glass windows, one of the Sacred Heart of Jesus, and one of the Immaculate Heart of Mary. If you choose to memorialize a window, a memorial plaque will be placed beneath it. Regular windows available for memorializing: 1 for $70 6 windows for $148 each 2 windows for $69 each 2 windows for $160 each 2 windows for $200 each 2 stained glass windows to be installed at the entrance of the church: 1 window of the Sacred Heart of Jesus for $1400 1 window of the Immaculate Heart of Mary for $1400
If you cannot memorialize a window, we will gladly accept your donation too! As always your generosity is greatly appreciated. If you are interested in participating in this wonderful memorial opportunity, please call Irene at the church office. Thank you for helping us support our mission parish.
What: The International Pilgrim Virgin Statue of Our Lady of Fatima will bring the Peace Plan from Heaven. When: Thursday, November 12, 2015 - 12:10pm - 8:00pm
Where: Christ the King Church, 821 S. Dale Mabry Why: To pray to Our Lady of Fatima for Peace in our Families, our Nation and our World. Learn more: Contact Terry Boehm at 813-876-5841 or tboehm@ctk-tampa.org for more information. 6|
Incarnation Council of Catholic Women’s (ICCW) next monthly meeting is Thursday, November 5th in St. Francis Room 1 and 2. Rosary begins at 7:00 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 are always welcome!
All Saints
November 1, 2015 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.
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. ♦
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
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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
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.
MAKE A CHILD SMILE - CHRISTMAS PROJECT In keeping with our parish tradition, we are inviting the community to participate in the event, rightfully named “Make a Child Smile”, by donating a Christmas present. We encourage you to take the paper angel that will be handed out to anyone who wishes to bring a smile to the face of a child. The paper angel includes the following information: age range and gender of the child. Please return your unwrapped present no later than December 13th and place it in the collection boxes that will be provided on Sundays after all masses. We will share those presents with our community as well as with children outside of our parish. Thank you for bringing a smile to the face of a child.
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.
LIFE MINISTRY 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. |7
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
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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 - 884-3624. GRUPO DE JOVENES ADULTOS - Ana Acevedo al 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
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Todos los Santos 1 de noviembre de 2015 Miren cuánto amor nos ha tenido el Padre, pues no sólo nos llamamos hijos de Dios, sino que lo somos. — 1 Juan 3:1
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Solemnidad de Todos los Santos Reflexionando la Palabra de Dios La solemnidad de todos los Santos es una típica fiesta cristiana, expresión de la esperanza que nos habita: lo que Dios ha realizado en los santos lo esperamos nosotros, confiados en su amor, y lo vivimos ya ahora: "Ahora somos hijos de Dios y aún no se ha manifestado lo que seremos... seremos semejantes a Él, porque le veremos tal cual es". También el prefacio: "y alcancemos, como ellos, la corona de gloria que no se marchita". ¿Quiénes son los santos? Son esa multitud innumerable de hombres y mujeres, de toda raza, edad y condición, que se desvivieron por los demás, que vencieron el egoísmo, que perdonaron siempre. Santos son los que han hecho de su vida una epifanía de los valores trascendentes; quienes buscan a Dios lo encuentran. Santidad es tener conciencia efectiva de ser hijo de Dios. Este sentido de filiación debe ser acrecentado a través de la purificación interior y así alcanzar la meta plena de nuestra conformación con Dios. Hablar de los santos, y celebrarlos, nos lleva inevitablemente a fijarnos en sus méritos, en su entrega, en su fidelidad. No es que esto esté mal, pero quizá es mejor mirarlo desde otro ángulo: desde la mirada con que Dios los ha mirado, que es la misma con que nos mira a nosotros. Todos los santos son originales. No nacieron impecables, desde luego, pero creyeron en la originalidad de Dios, que promete su Reino a los desamparados y a los humildes. Los santos son originales, hombres y mujeres que caminaron al revés, pues las Bienaventuranzas no tienen otra finalidad que volver del revés el mundo. Estos santos que celebramos, Dios los ha mirado, y los ha llamado, y los ha reconocido como hijos, y los ha hecho semejantes a Él. Ellos han respondido, y lo han hecho con una inmensa fidelidad y entrega, pero el primer paso no es de ellos: el primer paso es la mirada amorosa de Dios, la mirada que hace entrar en la misma familia de Dios. No estaría de más decir esto hoy. Los santos, y nosotros, hemos sido mirados por Dios, y Dios nos ha querido hijos suyos. Y lo que han hecho los santos, y lo que nosotros estamos llamados a hacer, es responder a este amor gratuito y tierno de Dios. Es magnífico saber que estamos en sus manos. Y, ¿qué podríamos hacer mejor que dejarnos llevar por Él y serle fieles? Los santos lo han comprendido perfectamente. Todas las grandes empresas de santidad de la Biblia y de la historia de la Iglesia reposan sobre un “sí” dicho a Dios en el momento en que Él revela personalmente a alguien su voluntad. San Juan Pablo II P. Jairo 9|
¡LA ETERNIDAD NOS ESPERA! ¡Qué bien lo puede expresar también esta oración! Acógeme, Señor, que Tú eres mi bien, mi camino y mi meta, el único que me libra de la desesperanza. Acógeme, Señor, en mi Fe y en mi duda, en mi alegría y en mi tristeza. Líbrame del miedo y la cobardía. Cuando estuve en la vida…vivo. Y ahora…cuando todo parece que está muerto. Acógeme cuando parece que caigo, y también si en el cielo hoy me asomo. No me dejes, Señor para siempre en el olvido. ¿Qué podría yo hacer sin Ti? Has centrado mi vida y la llenaste de sentido. Me enseñaste el sendero de los justos y me animaste a caminar por él. Me invitaste a una vida plena y me lanzaste a lo nuevo. Acógeme, Señor, y enséñame el camino que va hasta el ancho cielo. Amén
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!
LECTURAS DE HOY Primera lectura — Visión de Juan de una muchedumbre de todos los pueblos y naciones cuyas vestiduras habían sido blancleadas con la sangre del Cordero (Apocalipsis 7:2-4, 9-14). Salmo — Señor, este es el pueblo que espera ver tu rostro (Salmo 24 [23]). Segunda lectura — Por el amor de Dios podemos ser llamados hijos suyos (1 Juan 3:1-3). Evangelio — Las Bienaventuranzas: Su recompensa será grande en el cielo (Mateo 5:1-12a).
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LECTURAS DE LA SEMANA Lunes: Sab 3:1-9; Sal 23 (2):1-6; Rom 5:5-11 o 6:3-9; Jn 6:37-40, o lecturas de entre las Misas para los difuntos Martes: Rom 12:5-16b; Sal 131 (130):1bcde-3; Lc 14:15-24 Miércoles: Rom 13:8-10; Sal 112 (111):1b-2, 4-5, 9; Lc 14:25-33 Jueves: Rom 14:7-12; Sal 27 (26):1bcde, 4, 13-14; Lc 15:1-10 Viernes: Rom 15:14-21; Sal 98 (97):1-4; Lc 16:1-8 Sábado: Rom 16:3-9, 16, 22-27; Sal 145 (144):2-5, 10-11; Lc 16:9-15 Domingo: 1 Re 17:10-16; Sal 146 (145):7-10; Heb 9:24-28; Mc 12:38-44 [41-44]
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!
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TRADICIONES DE NUESTRA FE En el Evangelio de san Mateo se encuentra el sermón mas largo de Jesucristo. Abarca tres capítulos y contiene una serie de instrucciones para quienes desean ser sus discípulos. El famoso Sermón de la Montaña, es para Jesús y los cristianos lo que los Diez Mandamientos son para Moisés y los judíos. Jesús proclama la nueva Ley. La Ley de Israel se sintetiza en los Diez Mandamientos, mientras que la ley cristiana se resume en ocho bienaventuranzas. Estas bienaventuranzas son algo extrañas ya que unen cosas completamente opuestas a la felicidad, y las beatifica. Es decir, son cosas aparentemente contradictorias: “Dichosos los que lloran”; “felices los pobres”; “bendito tú cuando te calumnien por causa mía”. Jesús toma lo que la sociedad maldice y lo convierte en camino de bendición, porque nuestros caminos y pensamientos no son los de Dios. Dios ve mucho más de lo que podemos ver o imaginar. Por eso las bienaventuranzas son ocho y no diez, porque más que una ley para cumplir, las bienaventuranzas son la esperanza de un nuevo día. Son la promesa de un nuevo inicio para la humanidad, gracias a Dios. —Fray Gilberto Cavazos-Glz, OFM, Copyright © J. S. Paluch Co.
SANTOS Y PECADORES La única diferencia entre los santos y los pecadores es que los santos tuvieron un pasado y los pecadores tienen un futuro. —Oscar Wilde