CHURCH OF THE
INCARNATION 8220 W. HILLSBOROUGH AVE. • TAMPA, FLORIDA 33615 http://www.icctampa.org Clergy - 813-885-7861 Very Rev. Michael Suszynski, Pastor Rev. Diego Ossa, Parochial Vicar Rev. Philip Clement, Parochial Vicar
Phone: 813- 885-7861
5124 Gateway Drive (mailing address) • Fax: (813) 884-3624 PARISH OFFICE HOURS Monday - Friday 9am - 4pm
Deacon Joseph Krzanowski Deacon Frank Julian Deacon Pablo Maldonado
Staff - 813-885-7861 Paul Hunter
Parish Business Administrator iccphunter@tampabay.rr.com Dave Arnold -
Facility Manager - 919-4284 iccdave@tampabay.rr.com Irene Martinez
Parish Secretary/Bulletin Editor irenemartz@tampabay.rr.com Silvia Rivera
Receptionist/ Asst Editor iccsrive@tampabay.rr.com Donal Noonan
Music Director dnoonan@icctampa.org Carmen Cayon
Director of Faith Formation carmen_dre@tampabay.rr.com Philomena Johnson
Grades Pk-12 ; Sacrament Preparation & Youth Ministry pjohnson@icctampa.org Jane Rullier Co-Peer Minister Administrative Assistant jrullier@icctampa.org
INCARNATION SCHOOL
813 884-4502 http://www.icstampa.org Mr. Michael Zelenka, Principal
MASS SCHEDULE Monday through Friday - 7am & 8:30am
Misas en Español:
Saturday - 8:30 am & 4:30pm (Vigil)
Cada domingo a la 1:30pm
Sunday: 7:30am, 9:00am, 10:30am (signed), 12pm
Cada viernes a las 6:30 pm
DEVOTIONS: Morning Prayer Group: Liturgy of the Hours Mon., Tue., Thurs., Fri. & Sat. from 8:10am - 8:25am First Friday Adoration following the 8:30 am Mass until 6:15pm Rosary every Thursday at 11:30am in the chapel Rosario en español cada jueves a las 7:00pm en la capilla CONFESSIONS: Saturdays - 2:30 to 3:30pm in the Church
Church of the Incarnation, Tampa, FL
Phone: (813) 885-7861
Quarterly Report on Parish Treasure
Thirty-third Sunday in Ordinary Time November 13, 2011 Blessed are you who fear the LORD. - Psalm 128:1a
Budget
Actual
Percent
2011-12
Jul-Sept.
of Budget
Revenues
CHANGE OUR LIVES The letters of Paul to the Thessalonians are among his earliest writings, and are driven by his belief and the belief of the entire early Christian community that the return of Christ was imminent, and that devoting time or attention to anything else was foolish. As time progressed, this fervor subsided a bit. Today we may wonder, when we hear these readings about the coming end-times, if we should take them to heart, if we really believe that Christ still may come upon us as a “thief at night” (1 Thessalonians 5:2). Does this mean that we are to stop our long-range goal-setting, get rid of our yearly calendars and planners, or stop putting money in the college education fund? Of course not. What it does mean is that we need to change our lives, living like children of the light and illuminating the world around us with the light of the gospel. Then, on that day, when the details of our daily living become unimportant, we will be ready to find our peace and security in Christ Jesus. © Copyright, J. S. Paluch Co.
READINGS FOR THE WEEK Monday: 1 Mc 1:10-15, 41-43, 54-57, 62-63; Lk 18:35-43 Tuesday: 2 Mc 6:18-31; Lk 19:1-10 Wednesday: 2 Mc 7:1, 20-31; Lk 19:11-28 Thursday: 1 Mc 2:15-29; Lk 19:41-44 Friday: 1 Mc 4:36-37, 52-59; Lk 19:45-48 or (for the memorial of the Dedication) Acts 28:11-16, 30-31; Mt 14:22-23 Saturday: 1 Mc 6:1-13; Lk 20:27-40 Sunday: Ez 34:11-12, 15-17; Ps 23; 1 Cor 15:20-26, 28; Mt 25:31-46 Page 2
Offertory Collections
$1,105,000
$245,729
22%
Renovation Collections
$144,500
$34,077
24%
Annual Pastoral Appeal
$233,674
$172,000
74%
Other Revenues
$168,400
$42,067
25%
$1,651,574
$493,873
30%
Salaries
$456,466
$114,528
25%
Insur. Bene.& Payroll Taxes
$302,200
$75,052
25%
$89,400
$19,121
21%
$233,674
$172,000
74%
Total Revenues Expenses
Utilities Assessment to Diocese Paydown of Debt Principal Other Expenses Total Expenses
$52,397
$13,599
26%
$517,437
$136,994
26%
$1,651,574
$531,294
32%
Profit/Loss $0 -$37,421 Revenues Regular and offertory collections were behind projections in the first quarter. Expenses There were some additional renovation expenses in the summer, but overall operational expenses are running close to budget levels. Net Income The deficit during the quarter was caused primarily by lower than needed collections. A balanced budget for the year is still attainable through careful cost management and increased donations.
JOB SEARCH SUPPORT GROUP MINISTRY We meet on Tuesdays from 9:00 ‐ 11:00am St. Brendan Room (in front of St. Michael’s Hall) If you are unemployed, underemployed, or trying to get back into the workforce, we invite you to join our Job Search Support Group, a faith-based, Spirit-led and prayer supported group of fellow members of our parish family, formed to provide support and assistance to help us get our “next” job. No reservations are necessary. For more info: icjobsup-
port@hotmail.com on the web @ www.icctampa.org
Thirty-third Sunday in Ordinary Time
† Mass Intentions † SUNDAY - NOVEMBER 13 - THIRTY-THIRD SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME 7:30 A.M. +Anto Pallen by Sister-in-Law 9:00 A.M. +Michael Schmidt by Family 10:30 A.M. PEOPLE OF INCARNATION 12:00 P.M. +Maria T. Mejia by Daughter and Grandchildren 1:30 P.M. +Bernardo Arias by Ruiz and Montoya Families MONDAY - NOVEMBER 14 7:00 A.M. +Avelino Llose by Sister Rose and Daughter 8:30 A.M. (SI) Angelo Lorenzo by Richard McKay TUESDAY - NOVEMBER 15 - ST. ALBERT THE GREAT, BISHOP 7:00 A.M. +All Souls 8:30 A.M. +Hank and +Madelyn Cramer by Dorothy Williams WEDNESDAY - NOVEMBER 16 - ST. MARGARET OF SCOTLAND 7:00 A.M. +Manuel Joao by Wife 8:30 A.M. +Santiago Abella by Evelio and Carmen Florido THURSDAY - NOVEMBER 17 - ST. ELIZABETH OF HUNGARY, RELIGIOUS 7:00 A.M. 8:30 A.M. +Peter Mastro by Jaye Mastro FRIDAY - NOVEMBER 18 - ST. ROSE PHILLIPINE DUCHESNE, VIRGIN 7:00 A.M. +Margarita Cruz 8:30 A.M. +Paul Perinchery by Wife 6:30 P.M. +Dolores Olivo by Milagros Olivo SATURDAY - NOVEMBER 19 8:30 A.M. +Laura Restrepo Jaramillo by Sonia 4:30 P.M. +Joseph Schutz by Christine SUNDAY - NOVEMBER 20 - OUR LORD JESUS CHRIST THE KING 7:30 A.M. +James Parker by Mom and Dad 9:00 A.M. +Mary Adele Wilson by Walter and Geri Stapleton 10:30 A.M. +Deceased Members of ICCW by ICCW 12:00 P.M. PEOPLE OF INCARNATION 1:30 P.M. +Souls in Purgatory by Rosa Genao
SACRIFICIAL GIFTS OF TREASURE OFFERTORY (First Collection) is used solely for the operation and maintenance of the parish. Weekly Target ................................................. $23,000.00 11/6/2011 Offertory Donations ...................... $23,825.50 Tuition Assistance ........................................... $ 77.00 Helping Hand ................................................... $ 52.00 All Saints & All Souls ...................................... $ 3,064.00 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. 11/06/2011 Renovation Donations .................... $ 4,966.50
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Sick Prayer List: New names appear in bold. Other than critical or terminal conditions, the names will remain on this list for 30 days. Please help us keep our prayer list current. If you would like to add a name, e-mail Silvia Rivera at: iccsrive@tampabay.rr.com or call the office. Please pray also for our parishioners who are in hospitals, nursing homes and our shut ins.
Flora Farella Mary Ferreira Bertha Fyda William Gareau Mary Gibson Sheila Gildea Kirk Goetz Cassidy Gonzalez Maria Gonzalez Paula Hague Patrick Hardy Robert Hasty Steven Harman Greg Jackson Doris Jansen Cal Johnson Trudy Jorge Rodrigo Jurado Colleen Kramer Sue Ellen Krick Mimi Kuhla Barbara Cunningham Ann Kuratnick John Dawes Mary Larkin Marta De La Rosa Daniela C. LaRosa Wandy Del Valle Grace Leiva Christopher Dempsey Michael Lloyd Sara Desrocher Paige Macfarlane Gail Diestler Matthew T. McLane, Sr. Joseph Dintino Andrea Mkleska Tammy Dominguez Beba Montero Noah Nero Sr. Anne Dupuis Linda Nicholas Shirley Duran Fr. Jonathan Niehaus Dylan Edward Courtney Endicott Anne Patchil JR Pearce Zachary Endicott Angelo Perez Manuel Escamilla Carol Perez Tom Esgro Ana Rosa Acosta Betty Alberico Brent Benson David Boyd Mariana Brandao Alice V. Brown Kenneth Brown Jose Caldevilla Linda Casarez Zachary Cayon Santiago Chang Ray Chiarmonte Delma Chimelis Mary Childers Mike Childers Frank Chinchar Mendel Claxton Jim Colegrove Gail Colegrove Bob Cramer Jacqueline Cramer
Tom Phillips Peter Proley Lydia Quesada Evette Reas Violet Riche Christopher Rivera Irvin Rivera, Jr. Delores Roberta Maria Robles Evaristo Rodriguez Ewen Rosale Humberto Sanchez Kiki Santiago Brenda Sandy Flora Santos Gina Schmidt Reina Selma Martinez
Kaylala Silva Bill and Angie Spink
Noah Spivey Howard Stables Janet Taylor Sheli Thomas Jaime Torres Rhoda Toscano Adrian Valentin Thomas Vassil Joan Vassil Ethan Ward Jerry Wegman Ty Wegman Edonna White Selwyn Williams Steven Yudicky Bruno Zabuka
THANK YOU FOR YOUR GENEROSITY! If you have any questions about our finances or parish renovation activities, please contact Business Manager, Paul Hunter at 813885-7861 or by e-mail: iccphunter@tampabay.rr.com.
EVERY DOLLAR $ MATTERS! Don’t forget to put your $1 in the second collection basket. Thank you DEADLINE 12PM!
BULLETIN DEADLINE The deadline to submit announcements for the Nov. 27th bulletin is this Tuesday. Email written announcements to irenemartz@tampabay.rr.com.
SSGT Angelique Vazquez, Japan LCPL Almoris E. Lugo, Jr. SGT Ryan Wegman, Iraq PFC Joshua Luckey, Afghanistan PFC James Blackwelder, Afghanistan
Terry Stegman, Afghanistan MAJ Marty Maldonado, Afghanistan CW2 William Garcia, Afghanistan David Valencia
Thank You To Buds, Blooms & Beyond, Floral & Gift Shop for their donations of flower arrangements for our Weekend Liturgies. 11234 W. Hillsborough. 813.818.9600 Page 3
Church of the Incarnation, Tampa, FL
Phone: (813) 885-7861
FAITH FORMATION STAFF Director of Faith Formation & R.C.I.A. Carmen Cayon carmen_dre@tampabay.rr.com
Grades Pk-12 Sacrament Preparation & Youth Ministry
Co-Peer Minister Administrative Assistant
Philomena Johnson pjohnson@icctampa.org
Jane Rullier jrullier@icctampa.org
WE ARE LOCATED NEXT TO THE PARISH OFFICE! HOURS: Mon to Thurs: 10am to 3pm DONATIONS NEEDED! Faith Formation Office is need of Mardi Gras beads for an event they will be doing with the children in Faith Formation. Please bring your donations to St. Brendan’s Room on Sundays or look for the box in St. Michael’s Hall on Sundays. Your generosity is GREATLY appreciated. VOLUNTEERS NEEDED! The Faith Formation Office and our Youth ARK kids need volunteers to help put Thanksgiving Baskets together for the poor and needy of our Parish on Monday, Nov. 21st at 6:00PM in St. Michaels Hall. If you and your family would like to help this year please call Philomena Johnson in the Faith Formation Office at 813-885-7861 to sign up. Thank you!
CLOSED ON FRIDAY
PLEASE DON’T FORGET TO ATTEND THE MUSIC FOR FOOD CONCERT NEXT SUNDAY. ENTRANCE FEE IS A BAG OF FOOD. ALL DONATIONS WILL BE USED TO PUT THESE BASKETS TOGETHER FOR THE POOR AND NEEDY OF OUR PARISH. JOY MINISTRIES and the Youth of our Parish need your help in feeding the homeless on Friday, November 18th. If you and your child would like to go out and feed those in need please contact Philomena Johnson in the Faith Formation Office at 813-885-7861. We will gather in St. Michael’s Hall at 6PM on the 18th to put lunch bags together to be taken to the streets. DONATIONS OF:
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Bologna, Cheese, Bread, Mayo, Mustard, Apples, Small bags of chips, Cookies and Water Bottles WILL BE GREATLY APPRECIATED! ALL DONATIONS NEEDED BY NOVEMBER 18TH . PLEASE CALL PHILOMENA IF YOU WOULD LIKE TO DROP OFF DONATIONS DURING THE WEEK IN THE FAITH FORMATION OFFICE AT 813-8857861.THANK YOU!
FIRST COMMUNION WORKSHOP 3 – Saturday, November 19th beginning at 9:30AM in the church. Please be prompt. All Baptismal Certificates are DUE by this workshop. Reconciliation Day
is Saturday, December 10th.
1st Annual Holyween Party Hosted by Youth A.R.K
This year we had our first annual Holyween Party! Faith Formation 6th grade - high school students participated in this fun filled event by having a small group activity, opening prayer - theme: “Be not Afraid” and they all created their creative costumes from donated items followed by a runway costume fashion show! We had the most creative contest followed by snacks and refreshments and a St. Bernadette skit by one of the 8th grade classes. The winners of the costume contest are: 1st Place: Princes- 6th grade- class 6A 2nd place: Cavemen- 8th grade- class 8C 3rd place: Robot- 8th grade- class 8A Congratulations to all winners, youth A.R.K leaders and all who participated in this FUN event!! Winners will receive a Pizza Party!!
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Thirty-third Sunday in Ordinary Time
November 13, 2011
I N C A R NA T I O N C A T H O L I C S C H O O L
OPEN HOUSE for Prospective Students WHO: Grades Pre-K to Grade 8 families interested in learning more about an ICS education WHEN: Tuesday November 15, 2011 -Registration begins at 8:30 a.m. -Presentations begin promptly at 9:00 a.m. WHERE: St. Brendan Room (in the front of St. Michael Hall) WHAT: An overview of academic, extra-curricular and spiritual offerings at Incarnation Catholic School; guided tours INCARNATION CATHOLIC SCHOOL
Since 1964, Incarnation Catholic School has provided academic excellence rooted in the Catholic faith to students and families across the Tampa Bay area. Building on its traditions, the school provides educational opportunities for students to become who God created them to be.
5111 Webb Road Tampa, FL 33615
Christian relationships among all students, encouraging community
www.icstampa.org
service and participation in the life of their Parish.
Phone: 813.884.4502 Fax: 813.885.3734 E-mail: icsmmood@icstampa.org
Using a Pre‐K to Grade 8 model, Incarnation Catholic School fosters
ICS accepts Step Up for Students Scholarships and is fully accredited by the Florida Catholic Conference. We hope to see you on the 15th!
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PARISH ACTIVITIES
RELIGIOUS ARTICLES STORE OPEN: 1/2 HR BEFORE & AFTER THE 4:30PM SAT. MASS & ALL SUNDAY MASSES
Phone: (813) 885-7861
SUNDAY - NOVEMBER 13 FAITH FORMATION IN ALL CLASSROOMS MONDAY - NOVEMBER 14 TUESDAY - NOVEMBER 15 9:00 A.M. ICS Open House St. Brendan 7:00 P.M. Alcoholics Anonymous St. Patrick’s Room 7:00 P.M. Spanish Prayer Group St. Michael’s Hall 7:00 P.M. Music Ministry Church WEDNESDAY - NOVEMBER 16 7:00 P.M. Alcoholics Anonymous St. Patrick’s Room 7:00 P.M. Al-Anon St. John’s Room 7:00 P.M. Al-Anon Spanish St. Francis Room 1 7:30 P.M. Spanish Choir Music Room THURSDAY - NOVEMBER 17 9:00 A.M. Legion of Mary St. Brendan 11:30 A.M. Our Lady of Mercy Prayer Group Chapel 7:00 P.M. Spanish Intercessions Group Chapel 7:00 P.M. Music Ministry Church FRIDAY - NOVEMBER 18 7:00 P.M. Spanish Youth Group St. Patrick’s Room SATURDAY - NOVEMBER 19 7:00 P.M. Spanish Young Adults St. Patrick’s Room
ALTAR SERVER SCHEDULE
November 19/20 4:30 pm:
Patrick Eberly, David Gibson, Samantha Stevens
7:30 am: 9:00 am:
Kristen Gajewski, Hannah Morilak
10:30 am:
Robert Blazer, Eva Prendergast, Megan Shively
12:00 pm:
Nathaniel Fernandez, Liana Lemus, Angelica Valdes
Anointing of the Sick gives spiritual strength in the face of suffering. A Parish priest is on call 24 hrs. in cases of emergency. Call the Parish Office at 885-7861. 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 & HOSPITAL MINISTRY - Eucharistic Ministers are available to bring Holy Communion to the sick AT HOME or in TOWN ’N COUNTRY HOSPITAL. Please call the Parish Office at 885-7861 to make arrangements.
LITURGY GROUPS ALTAR SERVERS DAVID SMITH……………………….885-7861 KAITLIN JOHNSON………………………….885-7861 Or via e-mail iccaltarservers@gmail.com EUCHARISTIC MINISTERS DEACON JOE KRZANOWSKI…….. 885-7861 READERS WILL BERAN ………………………. 882-0178 MUSIC DIRECTOR DONAL NOONAN………….…..……885-7861 ENVIRONMENT/ART CONNIE HENNESSEY ………………...884-8326 USHERS RAY POMPONIO…………………...884-1366 VISITORS OF THE SICK FR. PHILIP CLEMENT...….………. 885-7861
PARISH ORGANIZATIONS BIBLE STUDY CARMEN CAYON…….………….... 885-7861 CARNIVAL PAUL/NORMA HUNTER …………...854-1171 COFFEE & DONUTS ALMA SHAMBLIN…………………..886-9365 Or via e-mail afshamblin@aol.com COLUMBIETTES DALE ZGURZYNSKI…......................885-5228 FINANCE COUNCIL DEACON FRANK JULIAN ………………….... 885-7861 HELPING HAND PARISH OFFICE…..……………..…..885-7861 INC. COUNCIL OF CATHOLIC WOMEN ALMA SHAMBLIN…………………….886-9365 Or via e-mail afshamblin@aol.com INC. HOME & SCHOOL KIM FIELD….. .…….884-4502 (School Office) JOB SEARCH SUPPORT HILDA LYONS……icjobsupport@hotmail.com KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS STAN ZGURZYNSKI………….. … 885-5228 LIFE MINISTRY TERESA TRUBILLA……….….……..841-6563 Or via e-mail T2DeskTop@aol.com MEMORIALS-TREE OF LIFE CONNIE HENNESSEY….. ……….. 884-8326 OFFICE VOLUNTEERS IRENE MARTINEZ………………….885-7861 PRAYER GROUP ANA MARSICANO…………………..886-0091 PRAYER SHAWL MINISTRY SILVIA RIVERA ...…………………..885-7861 RELIGIOUS ARTICLES STORE CONNIE HENNESSEY……………... 884-8326 SCRIP SANDY REY…...…………………….884-4502 SPECIAL EDUCATION ISABEL MORAES……………...…….852-1501 MARY THOMSON………………….. 884-8040 STEWARDSHIP PAUL HUNTER…….………………...854-1171 VOCATIONS COMMITTEE MICHELE & ROGER CARUSO……..962-4556 WELCOMING COMMITTEE EVELYN ROBERTS…………...……886-6436 & DORIS WHITTLE………………...920-1089
RECEIVING SACRAMENTS
TREE OF LIFE - MEMORIALS 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. Page 6
BAPTISMS CARMEN CAYON ……………….885-7861 RCIA CARMEN CAYON……….……….885-7861 FIRST EUCHARIST PHILOMENA JOHNSON……….885-7861 CONFIRMATION PHILOMENA JOHNSON…….…885-7861 MARRIAGE PREPARATION FR. PHILIP CLEMENT… .…………...885-7861 To receive Sacraments you must be registered in the parish. Registration forms are available at the Welcome Table in St. Michael’s Hall on Sunday mornings or at the Parish Office during the Week.
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Thirty-third Sunday in Ordinary Time
November 13, 2011
FROM THE OFFICE OF WORSHIP:
Jesuit High School’s Annual Open House, for all interested students and families, will be held on Tuesday, November 15, 2011 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.
SAVE THE DATE! There will be three (3) EMHC/Reader workshops in English: Date Registration Session Begins – Ends Location
Friday, January 27, 2012 6:45 p.m. 7:00 p.m. - 9:30 p.m. Corpus Christi, Temple Terrace
Saturday, January 28, 2012 8:30 a.m. 9:00 a.m. – noon St. Catherine of Siena, Clearwater
Saturday, January 28, 2012 8:30 a.m. 9:00 a.m. – noon St. Benedict, Crystal River
There will be one (1) EMHC/Reader workshop in Spanish: Date Registration Session Begins - End Location Saturday, January 28, 2012 8:30 a.m. 9:00 a.m. – noon Corpus Christi, Temple Terrace “SPEND, LESS, GIVE MORE” ALTERNATIVE HOLIDAY MARKET AND BAZAAR The Franciscan Center, 3010 N. Perry Ave., Tampa, invites you to the Fourth Annual “Spend Less, Give More” Holiday Market on Saturday, November 19, 2011, 10 am – 5 pm and Sunday, November 20, 2011, 12 pm – 5 pm. Re-Think Your Giving This Holiday Season! This earthfriendly, fair-trade market features unique gift items by skilled crafters from around the globe in support of their efforts toward self-sufficiency and sustainability, as well as items from local non-profits and artists. No registration required. For more information: 813-229-2695; www.franciscancentertampa.org
Jesuit High School’s Entrance Exam, for prospective students currently in the 8th will be administered on Saturday, December 3, 2011 at 8:30 a.m. For more information about Jesuit High School’s application process please contact Mr. Steve Matesich, Director of Admissions at 813-8775344, ext. 509, smatesich@jesuittampa.org or visit the website at www.JesuitTampa.org Thank you for your support of Catholic secondary education! URGENT! NEED HOST FAMILIES FOR FOREIGN EXCHANGE STUDENTS! Two students attending Alonso HS need new host families due to a medical emergency with current host family. Looking for two host families, one to host Italian girl & one to host girl from
Next week, we will take up the Collec on for the Catholic Campaign for Human Development (CCHD). CCHD was founded by the U.S. bishops, who recognized that the lives of those in need will not improve un l the systems and policies that keep people in poverty change. For over 40 years, CCHD has funded community groups that create las ng change. Fight poverty in America. Defend human dignity. Give to the CCHD Collec on.
Denmark. Both are excellent students, interesting & inspiring. This is a great opportunity for your family to learn about a new culture & make a positive difference & a life time friend. If you or anyone you know is interested in more information, please contact Karen, at 727-329-8060 or send your name & phone # to blossomingrose1112@hotmail.com. Both girls need to live in a neighborhood that is part of Alonso HS area. Thank you! This is not an Incarnation Parish Sponsored Program.
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Phone: (813) 885-7861 This past Saturday we celebrated our Annual Remembrance Mass. Our Incarnation Catholic Community shared in remembering Our Beloved Deceased Parish Members. Thank you to our Parish Clergy, Staff, Committee Members, our Music Director and choir members! Thank you, too, for those who brought food that made the following reception so warm and welcoming. We are all blessed by this Holy experience!
Fr. Diego
Monday, November 14th Please return your All Souls envelopes to the office or by placing them in the offertory basket including the names of your deceased family members and friends you wish to be prayed for during the month of November.
During evening prayer, on the Feast of Christ the King, next Sunday at 3:00 pm, at the Cathedral of St. Jude the Apostle, Most Reverend Bishop Robert Lynch, will recognize recipients from 77 Parishes and one Diocesan recipient. Through their generosity and loyal service to their parish and communities, these lay men and women have contributed greatly to spreading the Gospel of Jesus Christ. From our parish, Harry and Helen Sheridan will be receiving this award. Congratulations to the Sheridans! We thank you for your dedicated service to our parish.
Vocation Awareness Weekend at St. John Vianney College Seminary this Weekend Please pray for those interested men who are visiting St. John Vianney College Seminary in Miami this weekend. Fr. Michael was presented a check for $4000.00 last weekend. The proceeds came from the Sabor Latino Festival! Page 8
Keep Christ in Christmas Christmas cards and any remaining car magnets go on sale on November 19th. on the web @ www.icctampa.org
Trigésimo tercer Domingo del Tiempo Ordinario 13 de noviembre de 2011 Dichoso el que teme al Señor. — Salmo 128(127):1a
LOS SANTOS Y OTRAS OBSERVANCIAS Domingo: Santa Francisca Cabrini Lunes: San Calixto Martes: San Alberto Magno Miércoles: Santa Margarita de Escocia; Santa Gertrudis Jueves: Santa Isabel de Hungría Viernes: Santa Rose Philippine Duchesne Sábado: Ntra. Señora de la Providencia, patrona de Puerto Rico
¡FELIZ CUMPLEAÑOS! Padre Diego 14 de Noviembre ¡Lo recordamos en su día! Campaña Católica para el Desarrollo Humano (CCHD) La próxima semana realizaremos la Colecta para la Campaña Católica para el Desarrollo Humano (CCHD, por sus siglas en inglés). CCHD fue establecidas por los obispos de Estados Unidos quienes reconocieron que la vida de los necesitados no mejoraría hasta que ocurriesen cambios en los sistemas y políticas que mantienen al pueblo en la pobreza. Por más de 40 años, CCHD ha financiado a grupos comunitarios que originan cambios duraderos. Luche contra la pobreza en América. Defienda la dignidad humana. Contribuya a la Colecta de CCHD.
MARQUE SU CALENDARIO Navidad alrededor del mundo 18 de diciembre 5PM Necesitamos familias interesadas en exponer como su país celebra la Navidad. Para más información llamar a Jonathan Fernández (813)484-1173. Más información en el próximo boletín. MUSIC FOR FOOD 2011 Por favor únase a nuestro Ministerio de Música el domingo, 20 de noviembre a las 7:30 PM para una noche de música contemporánea de alabanza y adoración aquí en la Iglesia de Incarnation. Bajo la dirección de nuestro director musical Donal Noonan. La entrada para el concierto será una bolsa de productos de comida no perecederos por persona, para donar a las familias necesitadas de nuestra parroquia.
Verbum Dei: Parte 1 - Sec. 2 Respuesta de la persona al Dios que habla La persona ha sido creada por la Palabra y ésta revela nuestra naturaleza como hijos de Dios. Estamos llamados por gracia a identificarnos con Cristo, la Palabra del Padre y a ser transformados en él. Al entrar en este diálogo, en que entendemos nuestra identidad, encontramos respuesta a las preguntas mas profundas de nuestro corazón. La Palabra de Dios no se contrapone a la persona, ni acalla sus deseos, sino que los ilumina. Sólo Dios responde a la sed del corazón. A través de la historia de la salvación vemos, una y otra vez, la preocupación de Dios por la humanidad. Podemos hablar con Dios con la propia palabra de Dios La escritura misma nos introduce a este diálogo. Podemos pensar en los Salmos, que nos ofrecen palabras para dirigirnos a Dios y transformar nuestra vida en un movimiento hacia Él. En los Salmos encontramos súplica, acción de gracias, petición, alabanza: todas las formas de oración. La fe La fe es un don de Dios, pero también es algo activo. La fe surge de la predicación de la Palabra. Y con la fe, abrazamos la verdad que se nos revela y nos entregamos a Cristo. La fe es una forma de encuentro personal con Cristo. Cuando falta la fe y el amor La Palabra de Dios también revela la posibilidad de salir de ese diálogo, es decir, de cerrar el oído a la Palabra y romper la amistad entre Dios y la persona. Pero siempre se ofrece la posibilidad de la reconciliación. La raíz del pecado es la negativa a escuchar a Dios. El reconocimiento y aceptación de Jesús es la base del perdón que nos abre a la salvación. ¿Es posible? En María se nos da un modelo de escucha y diálogo que hace posible que, como seres humanos podamos pensar en una relación personal con Dios. En María se nos da una figura perfecta de escucha de la Palabra y respuesta fiel. María conocía bien la escritura y eso resplandece en el Magníficat. Ahí ella se identifica con la Palabra. Así ella se muestra totalmente identificada con el querer y sentir de Dios. La referencia a María nos muestra, además, que la obra de Dios en el mundo implica nuestra libertad. Concluye esta parte del documento diciendo: “Contemplando en la Madre de Dios una existencia totalmente modelada por la Palabra, también nosotros nos sentimos llamados a entrar en el misterio de la fe, con la que Cristo viene a habitar en nuestra vida.” San Ambrosio nos recuerda que todo cristiano que cree, concibe en cierto sentido y engendra al Verbo de Dios en sí mismo: si, en cuanto a la carne, sólo existe una Madre de Cristo, en cuanto a la fe, en cambio, Cristo es el fruto de todos. Así pues, todo lo que le sucedió a María puede sucedernos ahora a cualquiera de nosotros en la escucha de la Palabra y en la celebración de los sacramentos. ©Nuestra Parroquia 2011 Pg 9
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LECTURAS DE LA SEMANA Lunes: 1 Mc 1:10-15, 41-43, 54-57, 62-63; Lc 18:35-43 Martes: 2 Mc 6:18-31; Lc 19:1-10 Miércoles: 2 Mc 7:1, 20-31; Lc 19:11-28 Jueves: 1 Mc 2:15-29; Lc 19:41-44 Viernes: 1 Mc 4:36-37, 52-59; Lc 19:45-48 ó (para el memorial de la Dedicación) Hch 28:11-16, 30-31; Mt 14:22-23 Sábado: 1 Mc 6:1-13; Lc 20:27-40 Domingo: Ez 34:11-12, 15-17; Sal 23 (22); 1 Cor 15:20-26, 28; Mt 25:31-46
17 de noviembre ♦ San Roque González y compañeros
Con sus compañeros jesuitas, Roque fundó misiones donde trabajó incansablemente por los nativos de la selva de Uruguay. Fueron todos martirizados y son los primeros santos del continente americano. ¿A que piensas dedicar tu vida? NUESTRA CULTURA A veces por falta de reconocimiento de los talentos intelectuales que se poseen, que algunas personas no buscan superarse y estudiar más. O no ofrecen sus talentos en la comunidad, porque no saben que los tienen. ©Nuestra Parroquia Un pensamiento: "Los corazones de los hombres aman un día y al otro son indiferentes. Solo Dios no cambia." Santa Teresa de los Andes
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CAMBIA NUESTRAS VIDAS Las cartas de Pablo a los tesalonicenses están entre sus primeros escritos movidos por su creencia, y la creencia de la comunidad de la Iglesia joven, de que el retorno de Cristo era inminente, y que dedicar tiempo y atención a otras cosas era tontería. Con el paso del tiempo este fervor disminuyó un poco. Hoy, cuando escuchamos sobre la llegada del fin de los tiempos, podemos preguntarnos si la tenemos que tomar en serio, si es que realmente creemos que Cristo todavía puede venir por nosotros como “un ladrón en la noche” (1 Tesalonicenses 5:2). ¿Significa esto que debemos ponerle un paro a establecer metas a largo plazo, despojarnos de nuestros calendarios y agendas anuales, dejar de ahorrar para una educación universitaria? Por supuesto que no. Lo que significa es que necesitamos cambiar nuestra vida, vivir como hijos de las luz e ir iluminando el mundo que nos rodea con la luz del Evangelio. Entonces, en aquél día, cuando los detalles de nuestra vida diaria se tornen poco importantes, estaremos listos para encontrar nuestra paz y seguridad en Cristo Jesús. © Copyright, J. S. Paluch Co. USO DE LOS TALENTOS Si usamos los talentos que Dios nos ha dado, notaremos que se multiplican con el uso. Creímos tener dos, y resulta que tenemos cinco. —Richard Meux Benson