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Parish Office: 5124 Gateway Dr. , Tampa, FL 33615 Phone: 813-885-7861 Fax: 813-884-3624
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Mon - Fri: 9:00am - 4:00pm www.icctampa.org
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
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
The Commemoration of all the Faithful Departed (All Souls’ Day) Today the Church remembers all who have walked the way of Christ and passed from this life. The readings all look to the last day, when we shall all rise from the dead and be reunited. The first reading passage from Wisdom comforts us and assures us that all who live a life of virtue and justice will find life eternal. Even if they have suffered in this life, they will be comforted and consoled in the next, and no torment can touch them there. The reading from Romans urges us to recognize that, because of Christ’s paschal mystery and our entrance into that mystery through baptism, we now share in the new life won by Christ. This recognition has repercussions: living righteously now, that we might rise to life forever with Christ on the last day. In the Gospel reading, Jesus pledges that all that the Father has given him will not be lost. All the faithful will be raised to joy and kept safe forever in the presence of God.
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
READINGS FOR THE WEEK Monday: Phil 2:1-4; Ps 131:1bcde-3; Lk 14:12-14 Tuesday: Phil 2:5-11; Ps 22:26b-32; Lk 14:15-24 Wednesday: Phil 2:12-18; Ps 27:1, 4, 13-14; Lk 14:25-33
MASS SCHEDULE
Thursday: Phil 3:3-8a; Ps 105:2-7; Lk 15:1-10
Monday through Friday: 7:00am & 8:30am
Friday: Phil 3:17 — 4:1; Ps 122:1-5; Lk 16:1-8
Saturday: 8:30am & 4:30pm (Vigil)
Saturday: Phil 4:10-19; Ps 112:1b-2, 5-6, 8a, 9; Lk 16:9-15
Sunday: 7:30am, 9:00am, 10:30am (signed), & 12pm
Sunday: Ez 47:1-2, 8-9, 12; Ps 46:2-3, 5-6, 8-9; 1 Cor 3:9c-11, 16-17; Jn 2:13-22
MISAS EN ESPAÑOL: 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 ESPAÑOL - Jueves de 5:30pm6:30pm en la capilla
HEADING HOME Finally, today’s liturgy focuses us on where we’re heading. And where is that? To the destination of all of life’s roads: home. Home is not a house in the country, an apartment in the city, or a condo in the suburbs. Home is not where we dwell; it’s where we are loved. Today’s feast makes it clear that all relationships, and therefore all loves, are fleeting, passing, destined to end—all but one. God is relationship without termination, love without end. And eternal life with God is a home free from death, separation, and disappointment. Let’s take time today to listen for God’s invitation home. It’s one that comes to every faithful person. Today’s Readings: Wis 3:1–9; Rom 6:3–9; Jn 6:37–40 (These readings are chosen from the broad selection available for this Sunday.) —Copyright © J. S. Paluch Company
All Souls’ Day
November 2, 2014
† MASS INTENTIONS † 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. MONDAY - NOVEMBER 3 - ST. MARTIN DE PORRES, RELIGIOUS 7:00 A.M. +All Souls Spiritual Bouquet 8:30 A.M. +Thomas W. Colantuono by Family TUESDAY - NOVEMBER 4 - ST. CHARLES BORROMEO, BISHOP 7:00 A.M. +Manuel Gaite by Family 8:30 A.M. +Humberto Andreu Jr. by Family WEDNESDAY - NOVEMBER 5 7:00 A.M. VOCATIONS 8:30 A.M. +Roger Urbanski by Sandy Urbanski THURSDAY - NOVEMBER 6 7:00 A.M. +Sergio Barrios by Wife and Children 8:30 A.M. +Ponzo Giacomo by Vincenzo FRIDAY - NOVEMBER 7 7:00 A.M. +All Souls by Suong Le 8:30 A.M. (SI) In Thanksgiving by Maria Barrios 6:30 P.M. +Cesar Duenas Ybarra by Sonia Duenas SATURDAY - NOVEMBER 8 8:30 A.M. +David Fuentes Jr. by Sari’s Friends 4:30 P.M. (SI) Prayer Intention Box by OLM Group SUNDAY - NOVEMBER 9 - THE DEDICATION OF THE LATERAN BASILICA 7:30 A.M. +Margarita Flores by Family 9:00 A.M. +Mike Schmidt by George and Thelma Schmidt 10:30 A.M. +Deceased Members of ICCW 12:00 P.M. +Alba O’Campo by Family 1:30 P.M. +Carlos Eastman by Wife 4:30 P.M. PEOPLE OF INCARNATION
SACRIFICIAL GIFTS OF TREASURE OFFERTORY (First Collection) is used solely for the operation and maintenance of the parish. Weekly Target ................................................. $23,000.00 10/26/2014 Offertory Donations ..................... $16,928.18 Shortfall……………………………………….$ 6,071.82 Helping Hand................................................... $ 789.00 Dominican Parish….………………………….$ 190.00 Sound System...……………………………….$ 6,500.00 World Missions……………………………….$ 143.00 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. 10/26/2014 Renovation Donations .................... $ 1,833.00
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 Martin Butler 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 Rosemary Germano Sal Giordano Michael Griffin Robert Hasty Isabelle Henderson Letty Hernandez Janet Hogsten Penni Hollis Mary Jones John A. Keene Dorothy Kingerly James Kuhla Mimi Kuhla Debbie Langston Peggy Lannen 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 Dolly Turgeon Patrick Vaccariello 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!
FAITH FORMATION NEWS!!! Thank you to all the families who parƟcipated in our October events!! We are in need of catechists!! We currently have 404 students enrolled in Faith Formation and our classroom sizes are overflowing (this is a GOOD thing); but we need to make the number of children in each grade more manageable. We are especially in need of 3rd and 8th grade Catechist’s. If you feel God is calling you to this wonderful ministry please give the Faith Formation Office a call – ask for Philomena Johnson at 813885-7861.
NOVEMBER CALENDAR
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November 2nd ALL SAINTS PROCESSION – Please come and join the children as they teach us about their class saint. We are also being joined by the Knights of Columbus, Columbiettes and Incarnation Council of Catholic Women who will be sharing their Patron Saint with us!! November 9th and November 16th we are IN SESSION.
FAITH FORMATION SESSION DATE CHANGE!!!!
Sessions will be held November 23 NO session November 30th Thank you to our catechist’s who give so much of their Ɵme, talent and treasure to pass on their faith to the children and teens of our Parish. 4|
SACRAMENT PREP MANDATORY PARENT MEETING – Thursday, Nov. 6th at 7PM in the church. BAPTISMAL CERTIFICATES are DUE at this gathering. Reconciliation Workshop #1 – November 15th . Parent AND child must attend the workshop together.
YOUTH GROUP IS UP AND RUNNING…..NOW WE JUST NEED YOU TO COME AND JOIN US !! Wednesday’s in St. John’s Room from 7PM – 9PM. BRING A FRIEND! This month we will begin Theology of the Body.
All Souls’ Day
November 2, 2014 SOUND SYSTEM REPLACEMENT Campaign Progress
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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
The family is where we are formed as people. Every family is a brick in the building of society.
RETIROS VIÑA DE RAQUEL - Grace Leiva - 813-479-5465 UJIERES - José Guaba - 504-5538
All Souls’ Day
November 2, 2014
ALL ARE INVITED TO ATTEND…. Concert of Thanksgiving on Veterans Day Tuesday, November 11th~7PM NO ADMISSION CHARGE
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.
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.
CHRISTMAS HOLIDAY MARKET 2014 November 23 Crafters and Vendors, reserve your booth early! Call Connie: 813-884-8326 Sponsored by the Incarnation Council of Catholic Women
Knights of Columbus Fundraising Campaign Laptop Raffle: I-Pad Air 16G Storage, 9.7” Retina Display, Wi-Fi, Apple IOS 7, Attachable Keyboard (Zagg Folio) and Protective Carrying Case Tickets: $1 each or 6 for $5 Available at the Gazebo on the following weekends: November 16th & 23rd; December 7th & 14th 8:00am - 3:00pm
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‘KEEP CHRIST IN CHRISTMAS’ Knights of Columbus Council 8612
Christmas cards and Car magnets on sale! November 16th & 23rd December 7th & 14th 8:00am - 3:00pm In the gazebo
SAVE THE DATE! CHILDREN’S CHRISTMAS BAZAAR Sunday, December 7, 2014 FROM 8:30AM - 3:30PM ST. MICHAEL’S HALL
A TRADITION AT INCARNATION Families can sign up to Light the Candles on our Advent Wreath at Mass. If you are interested in signing up your family to light the candles on our Advent wreath before Mass please contact Connie Hennessey at 813-884-8326. Jesuit High School’s Annual Open House, for all interested students and families, will be held on Tuesday, November 11, 2014 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. Jesuit High School’s Entrance Exam, for prospective students currently in the 8th grade will be administered on Saturday, December 6, 2014 at 8:30 a.m. For more information about Jesuit High School’s application process please contact Mr. Steve Matesich, Director of Admissions at 813-877-5344, ext. 715, smatesich@jesuittampa.org or visit the website at www.JesuitTampa.org
HIGH SCHOOL HONOR ROLL 2014 - 2015 Quarter 1 President’s Honor Roll with Distinction Carmelle M. Kuizon Sara M. Phillips Eva D. Prendergast President’s Honor Roll Marie A. de la Cruz, Anna M. Padron, Katiana M. Roberts, Jordan C. Jankowski, Marie J. C. Ramos, Nicole M. Sanchez, Jazlynn M. Mendoza, Tiffany M. Reyes, Eleeza M. Santos Principal’s Honor Roll Meghan A. Curinga, Olivia M. Stevens Sophia D. Doussan, Grace Sims-Taylor Neal 8|
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Todos los Fieles Difuntos 2 de noviembre de 2014 Si hemos muerto con Cristo, estamos seguros de que también viviremos con él. — Romanos 6:8
Conmemoración de los Fieles Difuntos Reflexionando la Palabra de Dios Nada más común que la muerte y, sin embargo, nada más asombroso. La muerte es un acontecimiento que, a pesar de su inevitabilidad, no entra en nuestros cálculos. Su venida nos sorprende siempre y nos deja, si somos sinceros, perplejos y enmudecidos. Cuando nos enfrentamos con la muerte es uno de esos momentos en los que el silencio es más elocuente que las palabras. No es improbable que las palabras que pretendemos desgranar para consolar al que se queda o para justificar ese tremendo acontecimiento que es la muerte, suenen a vacío insoportable. Naturalmente que toda persona es muy libre para adoptar su postura ante la muerte y ante lo que puede suceder después de ella. Para muchos, lo sabemos, la muerte es el fin, la nada, el abismo. Con la desaparición de la vida acaba todo lo que a la vida la caracteriza: el amor y el odio, el trabajo y la iniciativa, la ambición, la esperanza, el orgullo, la soberbia, la bondad. Se ha llegado al final por completo. En este día dedicado a la memoria de todos los fieles difuntos, nuestro recuerdo se dirige especialmente hacia aquellos conocidos, amigos y familiares nuestros que han dejado este mundo. Su muerte quizás nos hace sentir con mayor hondura la precariedad de la vida presente y nos lleva a hacernos preguntas como éstas: ¿Dónde están nuestros hermanos difuntos? ¿Hacia dónde vamos nosotros, destinados también a la muerte? ¿Qué sentido tiene la muerte? ¿No será la muerte la última manifestación del sin-sentido de la vida? Este carácter absurdo y misterioso de la muerte, nosotros como cristianos sólo lo podemos iluminarlo con la fe, con la luz que surge de este doble acontecimiento: Jesús murió; Jesús resucitó. Hoy, miramos al pasado para orar y revivir esas relaciones de vida, de familia, de amor y de fe. Esos seres queridos cuyas fotos cuelgan en las paredes de nuestras casas o llevamos en nuestras carteras. Hoy, nos sentimos agradecidos y en deuda con los nuestros y les ofrecemos nuestro mejor recuerdo, nuestra mejor oración. Hoy, miramos también al futuro con los ojos de la esperanza cristiana y con la seguridad de la resurrección que nos promete la Palabra de Dios. Bendecimos a Dios en la fe porque gracias a Cristo resucitado no somos seres para la muerte, sino para la vida con el Señor, ya desde ahora y para el futuro. Pues nuestro Dios no es un Dios de muertos sino de vivos, afirmo Jesús. La celebración de los fieles difuntos nos invita a avivar gozosamente nuestra esperanza cristiana y proclamar con entereza el artículo de fe del credo: “Espero la resurrección de los muertos y la vida del mundo futuro”. P. Jairo
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Todos los difuntos Aquellos que nos han dejado no están ausentes, sino invisibles. Tienen sus ojos llenos de gloria, fijos en los nuestros, llenos de lágrimas. San Agustín.
Caballeros de Colón Recaudación de Fondos Gran Rifa: I-Pad Air Costo por boleto: $1 o 6 boletos por $5 Los boletos estarán a la venta los siguientes fines de semana en el gazebo: noviembre 16 & 23 y diciembre 7 & 14 de 8:00am 3:00pm
Mantener a Cristo en la Navidad Los Caballeros de Colón tendrán a la venta imanes de coche con escena de la Natividad por $5.00 y tarjetas de Navidad a precios módicos. noviembre 16 & 23 y diciembre 7 & 14 8:00am - 3:00pm
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LECTURAS DE LA SEMANA Lunes: Fil 2:1-4; Sal 131 (130):1bcde-3; Lc 14:12-14 Martes: Fil 2:5-11; Sal 22 (21):26b-32; Lc 14:15-24 Miércoles: Fil 2:12-18; Sal 27 (26):1, 4, 13-14; Lc 14:25-33 Jueves: Fil 3:3-8a; Sal 105 (104):2-7; Lc 15:1-10 Viernes: Fil 3:17 — 4:1; Sal 122 (121):1-5; Lc 16:1-8 Sábado: Fil 4:10-19; Sal 112 (111):1b-2, 5-6, 8a, 9; Lc 16:9-15 Domingo: Ez 47:1-2, 8-9, 12; Sal 46 (45):2-3, 5-6, 8-9; 1 Cor 3:9c-11, 16-17; Jn 2:13-22 VERDADERA VOCACIÓN La vocación de todo hombre y de toda mujer es servir a los demás. —León Tolstoy
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LECTURAS DE HOY
Las lecturas mencionadas aquí han sido seleccionadas de entre las muchas que hay disponibles para este domingo. Primera Lectura — Las almas de los justos están en manos de Dios, donde no los alcanzará ningún tormento. (Sabiduría 3:1-9). Salmo — El Señor es mi pastor, nada me falta (Salmo 23). Segunda Lectura — La prueba de que Dios nos ama está en que Cristo murió por nosotros (Romanos 6:3-9). Evangelio — La voluntad de mi Padre es que todo hombre que ve al Hijo y crea en él tenga la vida eterna. (Juan 6:37-40).
TRADICIONES DE NUESTRA FE Cuando era niño tuve problemas con inaguantables dolores de cabeza. Después de casi tres meses batallando con esta enfermedad una señora me regaló una estampita de san Martín de Porres que contenía un pedacito de su hábito. Dormí con esta estampita debajo de mi almohada y al tercer día sané de mi dolor. Fue así como conocí por primera vez a este santo negrito y a sus animalitos. Martín fue un religioso dominico de nacionalidad peruana que vivió de 1579 a 1639 y fue canonizado en 1962. Sin lugar a dudas, es uno de los santos más populares de América Latina. En él encontramos una persona con la cual nos podemos identificar ya que muchas veces a nosotros nos limitan las oportunidades debido a nuestro origen y el color de nuestra piel. Por su origen (era hijo de un español y de una africana) ilegítimo y su color mulato, Martín tuvo problemas para ingresar a la Orden de los Predicadores. Eventualmente la santidad de sus obras y la fama de sus milagros le abrieron camino para incorporarse plenamente a los dominicos. Normalmente es representado con una escoba y unos animalitos, recordando la humildad de su servicio pastoral. —Fray Gilberto Cavazos-Glz, OFM, Copyright © J. S. Paluch Co.