Church of the Incarnation
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Parish Office: 5124 Gateway Dr. , Tampa, FL 33615 Phone: 813-885-7861 Fax: 813-884-3624
813-885-7861
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
GET READY 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.
Parish Secretary - Irene Martinez imartinez@icctampa.org
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 in the night.” Does this mean 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 Company
Receptionist/ Bulletin Editor - Silvia Rivera srivera@icctampa.org
READINGS FOR THE WEEK
STAFF Parish Business Administrator - Paul Hunter phunter@icctampa.org Facility Manager - Dave Arnold darnold@icctampa.org / 919-4284
Director of Music - Alex Groppe agroppe@icctampa.org Asst. Director of Music (Spanish) - David Funes dfunes@icctampa.org Director of Faith Formation - Carmen Cayon ccayon@icctampa.org Sacrament Prep. & Youth Ministry - Philomena Johnson pjohnson@icctampa.org
MASS SCHEDULE Monday through Friday: 7:00am & 8:30am
Monday: Rv 1:1-4; 2:1-5; Ps 1:1-4, 6; Lk 18:35-43 Tuesday: Rv 3:1-6, 14-22; Ps 15:2-5; Lk 19:1-10, or, (for the memorial of the Dedication) Acts 28:11-16, 30-31; Ps 98:1-6; Mt 14:22-33 Wednesday: Rv 4:1-11; Ps 150:1b-6; Lk 19:11-28 Thursday: Rv 5:1-10; Ps 149:1b-6a, 9b; Lk 19:41-44 Friday: Rv 10:8-11; Ps 119:14, 24, 72, 103, 111, 131; Lk 19:45-48 Saturday: Rv 11:4-12; Ps 144:1b, 2, 9-10; Lk 20:27-40 Sunday: Ez 34:11-12, 15-17; Ps 23:1-3, 5-6; 1 Cor 15:20-26, 28; Mt 25:31-46
Saturday: 8:30am & 4:30pm (Vigil) Sunday: 7:30am, 9:00am, 10:30am (signed), & 12pm 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
TREASURES FROM OUR TRADITION All Christians in both East and West embraced the care of the sick as essential to church life. In the West, the importance of the visit of the priest is stressed, while in the East, the sick person is brought to the church for a full Liturgy of the Word. Some, such as the Armenians, even call it the “Ritual of the Lamp,” since the oil is poured out of the lamp by which the Word is read. This may be why Eastern Christians sometimes anoint the sick with this oil, since the trip to church might kill them. Our tradition in the West also unfolded in monasteries, where it was possible for infirm monks to be attended with a full and beautifully consoling liturgy. In 950 the monks of St. Alban’s Abbey in Mainz produced a ceremonial book that was instantly a pastoral hit everywhere. There were two lengthy rituals for the sick, one an extended vigil, and the other a liturgy of anointing that included Communion under both species. While this ritual was a house formula for monks, it is easy to see how monks who had the care of parishes desired to serve their parishioners in a similar way. The first form included the chanting of penitential psalms, and the second form required a confession beforehand. Both forms included a laying on of hands, which everyone understood as being an essential part of penance. —Rev. James Field, Copyright © J. S. Paluch Co.
Thirty-Third Sunday in Ordinary Time
November 16, 2014
† MASS INTENTIONS † SUNDAY - NOVEMBER 16 - THIRTY-THIRD SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME 7:30 A.M. PEOPLE OF INCARNATION 9:00 A.M. +Joseph McFalls by Wife and Family 10:30 A.M. +Deceased Members of DeRosa Family 12:00 P.M. (SI) For Persecuted Christians 1:30 P.M. +Dolores Olivo by Milagros Olivo and Family 4:30 P.M. +Marie Copeland by Edward and Mary Copeland MONDAY - NOVEMBER 17 - ST. ELIZABETH OF HUNGARY, RELIGIOUS 7:00 A.M. +Ulyless Cagle by Don Kmec 8:30 A.M. +Angel M. Vega by Minerva Vega TUESDAY - NOVEMBER 18 - ST. ROSE PHILIPINE DUCHESNE, VIRGIN 7:00 A.M. +All Souls Spiritual Bouquet 8:30 A.M. +Paul Perinchery by Wife WEDNESDAY - NOVEMBER 19 7:00 A.M. 8:30 A.M. +Agnes Cruickshank by Daughter THURSDAY - NOVEMBER 20 7:00 A.M. +Antonio Llorente by Bobbie and Ben Dominguez 8:30 A.M. (SI) Carline Rodriguez FRIDAY - NOVEMBER 21 - THE PRESENTATION OF THE BLESSED VIRGIN MARY 7:00 A.M. 8:30 A.M. (SI) Grace Gocon by Mom 6:30 P.M. +Hilda Gonzalez by Marian and Deborah Gonzalez SATURDAY - NOVEMBER 22 - ST. CECILIA, VIRGIN AND MARTYR 8:30 A.M. 4:30 P.M. +Janet, +Mary, and +Mose Taylor by Mark Taylor SUNDAY - NOVEMBER 23 - OUR LORD JESUS CHRIST, KING OF THE UNIVERSE 7:30 A.M. PEOPLE OF INCARNATION 9:00 A.M. +Richard Bussey by Family 10:30 A.M. +Ronald T. Demuth, Jr. by ICCW 12:00 P.M. +Bob Haberman by Bernice and Sheri Rafferty 1:30 P.M. +Deceased Members of the Legion of Mary 4:30 P.M. +Deceased Members of Troy and Quevedo Families
SACRIFICIAL GIFTS OF TREASURE OFFERTORY (First Collection) is used solely for the operation and maintenance of the parish. Weekly Target.................................................. $21,000.00 11/09/2014 Offertory Donations ..................... $19,008.00 Dominican Parish….……………………….....$ 149.00 Sound System………...………………….….…$ 1,953.00 Tuition Assistance……………...….……….…$ 468.00 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 Joyce Adams Alexis Aldana Thomas Baffil Lucas Baker Lisa Barrelet Maria Barrios Will Beran Monique Biumi Gaberial Brady Judith Brown Ted Brown Kay Burgess Frank Burke Martin Butler Vincent Buto Carmen Casar Linda Casares Olga Cora Crimilda Crespo Nellie Cruz Jake Dairaghi Leslie D’ Elia Michael Delgado Vito Demalteris Bonnie Domini Mary Ellen Dorney Germaine Dutton Nila Espinola Richard Fanelli Joy Galante Jimmy Garad Rosemary Germano
Sal Giordano Ana S. Girwar-Nath Michael Griffin Robert Hasty Isabelle Henderson Letty Hernandez Janet Hogsten Penni Hollis Mary Jones John A. Keene Dorothy Kingerly James Kuhla Mimi Kuhla Peggy Lannen Helen Lawrence Susan Lestock Tom Lom Janet Losinski Lance Losinski Marie Luft Reinaldo Macias Anna Marshall Matt T. McLane Melissa Mclane Kathy McNamee Marie Mendez Johnny Montano Ladys Nuesi Alicia Oacio Sarah Paccione Lisa Paige Sandy Palermo JR Pearce
Germaine Pempsell Patrick Pempsell Henry Perez Mary Perkinson Edgar Quiroz Bernard Rafferty, Sr. Donna Ridgeway Irvin Rivera, Jr. Rose Rivera Juan C. Sanchez Thomas Santiago T. Sasikumar Annette Scalise Donald Schirmer Thelma Schmidt Dawn Seifert John Semago Phil Sheridan Kody Sir Sheri Simpson Dorothy Stanlake Ann Sullivan Patrick Vaccariello Ivy Valdes Ines Velazquez William Vitto Gabriella Winters Amy Workman Lupita
PV2 Chad Michael Burgess PV2 Angelique Burgess SGT Damian Patrick Bumm SPC Timothy Haley LT. Col Sean D. Smith, Kuwait
11/09/2014 Renovation Donations…………...$ 1,816.00
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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Church of the Incarnation
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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!!!
SPECIAL EDUCATION - MINISTRY HGHLIGHTS
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 813-885-7861. FAITH FORMATION SESSION DATE CHANGE!!
2014 YEAR END CELEBRATION
PARTY AT SONNY’S
Sessions will be held November 23 NO session November 30th Thank you to our catechist’s who give so much of their time, talent and treasure to pass on their faith to the children and teens of our Parish. FRY N FISH LENTE
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New Students - Members Welcome! Age 21 & over - Needing minimal supervision We have lots of fun. Call Mary for the next scheduled class.
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. 4|
LOOKING FOR A CO-TEACHER-CATECHIST ARTS & CRAFTS SKILLED AND A SENSE OF PARTICIPATING IN A VERY REWARDING MINISTRY.
Please contact Mary Thomson at 813-884-8040 and/or the Faith Formation Director Carmen Cayon at 813-885-7861.
Thirty-Third Sunday in Ordinary Time
November 16, 2014 SOUND SYSTEM REPLACEMENT Campaign Progress
Quarterly Report on Parish Treasure
Revenues
First Quarter Ending 9/30/2014 Budget (1/4 of Annual Total) Actual vs Budget
Offertory Collections
$284,750
$239,143
-16%
Renovation Collections
$34,250
$32,476
-5%
Other Revenues
$27,175
$54,972
102%
Total Revenues Excluding APA
$346,175
$326,591
-6%
Salaries
$121,017
$105,076
-13%
Insurance Bene.& Payroll Taxes
$73,424
$69,590
-5%
Utilities
$21,100
$20,129
-5%
Plant Maintenance/Renovation
$33,026
$40,027
21%
Support for the Parish School
$25,000
$25,000
0%
Pay down of Debt Principal
$13,099
$13,099
0%
Other Expenses
$59,509
$62,109
4%
Total Expenses Excluding APA
$346,175
$335,030
-3%
$0
-$8,439
$199,667
$175,835
Goal $45,000
$40,000
34,500
Expenses
Profit/Loss
$30,000
$20,000
$10,000
Total Year Annual Pastoral Appeal
88%
Revenues The first collection continues to run behind budgeted levels. Other revenues exceeded budget due to an accounting change that has us reporting donations for the sound system project. These donations were not planned in the budget. Expenses Maintenance Expense appears high since it includes the funding of a reserve for the sound system project even though that money has not yet been spent. Net Income The loss in the quarter in in large matter of timing between quarters. The surplus in the previous quarter reflected money that had not yet been spent. Mortgage Balance The outstanding balance on the loan that was taken out to rebuild the church and replace the roof is $107,450 as of September 30, 2014.
START Save This Date Third Annual Incarnation Tea and Fashion Show Saturday January 24, 2015 Incarnation Church, St. Michael’s Hall Sponsored by: Incarnation Columbiettes (See future bulletins for additional information)
INCARNATION CHRISTMAS HOLIDAY MARKET GOURMET BOOTH Dear ICCW members and parishioners, we are in need of the following items to make the baskets prior to the event: Fancy cookies, sausages, cheese, crackers, jellies, jams, wines, olives, chocolate boxes, nuts, candies and fruits (dry or fresh). We also need (to sell individually): Banana loaves, Pumpkin loaves or any type of Bread, Cookies, Pies, Brownies, Fudge and Cakes. Please call Connie Hennessey at 813-884-8326 for more information. |5
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- ap1524@hotmail.com LEGIÓN DE MARÍA - Priscilla Hatch - 813-600-0208 o Sila Richards 813MINISTROS DE EUCARISTÍA - Tito Bello - 516-2619 MONAGUILLOS - Doris Quirindongo - 843-6654
I ask all people of goodwill to help build a culture of encounter, solidarity and peace.
RETIROS VIÑA DE RAQUEL - Grace Leiva - 813-479-5465 UJIERES - José Guaba - 504-5538
Thirty-Third Sunday in Ordinary Time
November 16, 2014
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ST. JUDE MEDAL RECIPIENT On the Feast of Christ the King Sunday, November 23, 2014, Most Rev. Bishop Robert Lynch will be awarding the St. Jude Medal to recipients from parishes all around the Diocese. The Ceremony will begin at 3:00 pm, at the Cathedral of St. Jude the Apostle. All are invited to attend. This medal acknowledges the great gift of the Church, its people, exemplified in these individuals who in their generosity and love of their faith have greatly contributed to spreading the Gospel of Jesus Christ in their parish. From our parish, Mrs. Aminta Taveras -Westbrook will be receiving this award. Congratulations! We Thank you for your dedicated service to our parish. *********************************************** Next week’s Collection for the Catholic Campaign for Human Development (CCHD) needs your help. CCHD was founded to end the cycle of poverty in the United States by funding organizations that help people help themselves. With the tradition of improving education, housing situations, and economic development, CCHD continues to make a positive impact in communities nationwide. Your contribution will defend human dignity and help those living on the margins of our society. Please give to the CCHD Collection. JUST IN TIME FOR CHRISTMAS! Knights of Columbus Laptop Raffle I-Pad Air - $800.00 value Drawing Tickets $1.00 each or 6 for $5.00 Ticket On Sale - In the Gazebo -Today (Need not to be present to win) ***********************************************************************************************************************
‘Keep Christ in Christmas’ Please come to the Gazebo and get into the Christmas Spirit! Nativity Magnets ($5.00 each) Christmas Cards in English and Spanish ($ as marked)
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Fr. Michael seals up the care package for our sister parish. Fr. Michael, Joel Rosa and son transported the package to the shipping store.
Church of the Incarnation
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Trigésimo Tercer Domingo del Tiempo Ordinario 16 de noviembre de 2014 Dichoso el que teme al Señor. — Salmo 128 (127):1a Domingo 33 del Tiempo Ordinario Reflexionando la Palabra de Dios Todos hemos recibido talentos. Todos hemos sido lanzados a la aventura de la vida con unos talentos en nuestras manos, de los que tendremos finalmente que dar cuenta. Todos tenemos talentos. Además de los dones corporales, como son los sentidos y las demás habilidades físicas, los atributos intelectuales y afectivos, hemos sido enriquecidos con la gracia y los dones sobrenaturales por los que somos hijos de Dios; juntamente con los medios adecuados y suficientes para el cuidado de nuestra vida interior, como son: la fe, los sacramentos, la palabra de Dios, la oración, la comunidad de hermanos, la practica de las buenas obras. Por lo mismo, no es novedad alguna escuchar en el Evangelio que hemos de negociar prudente y sabiamente con los dones recibidos y que es en aquel mismo esfuerzo donde nos espera la recompensa. Lo dijo así Jesús. Al cabo de mucho tiempo
volvió el Señor de aquellos empleados y se puso a ajustar las cuentas con ellos. Se presentó el primero y dijo: Señor, cinco talentos me dejaste; mira, he ganado otros cinco. Su señor le dijo: Muy bien. Eres un empleado fiel y cumplidor; como has sido fiel en lo poco, te daré un cargo importante; pasa al banquete de tu Señor.
Si pretendemos escuchar también nosotros este elogio y la invitación a celebrarlo, no podemos esconder nuestra fe y nuestra práctica religiosa como si nos avergonzáramos de ellas o como si viviéramos aterrorizados por el miedo a perder los dones que nos han sido confiados. No podemos contentarnos con una práctica con el único propósito de cumplir o con el mínimo esfuerzo y escasa participación. No podemos conformarnos con una vida cristiana de mínimos con la exclusiva intención de salvarnos. Era esto, ni más ni menos, lo que había hecho el mal administrador de la parábola, que se presenta delante de su señor, diciendo: Señor, sabía que eres
exigente, que siegas donde no siembras y recoges donde no esparces, tuve miedo y fui a esconder mi talento bajo tierra. Aquí tienes lo tuyo. El señor le respondió: Eres un empleado negligente y holgazán. Quítenle el talento... y échenle fuera, a las tinieblas. Concluye el Señor.
Como vemos, es una reflexión muy práctica la de esta parábola. Sabemos que la hora de dar cuentas vendrá de noche, como un ladrón y que, según habrá sido la gestión de nuestra vida, así será nuestro fin. Pero nos conviene saber también que la ilusión y el entusiasmo con que podemos administrar los tesoros que nos han sido confiados, son la sal de la vida y el gozo del tiempo presente; que vive mucho más felizmente el administrador bueno y fiel que no el negligente, holgazán, el perezoso. La alegría de vivir no proviene de guardar el tesoro por temor a perderlo, por comodidad o por egoísmo, sino de correr el riesgo, con la intención de sacarle al máximo rendimiento. P. Jairo
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Para pensarlo Todos nosotros hemos nacido para dar según nuestras habilidades, según lo que hemos recibido. No se trata de mucho o poco, no es la cantidad, sino según nuestra habilidad. La vida es un gran don. Nadie nos pide que seamos héroes, se nos pide sólo que seamos fieles en las cosas pequeñas.
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inteligencia? Úsala. fuerza? Úsala. una familia? Quiérela. un trabajo? Cumple bien. hijos? Edúcalos. fe? Celébrala, vívela. una iglesia, una comunidad? Visítala.
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¡FELICITACIONES! - Nos sentimos muy contentos al anunciarles que el domingo, 23 de noviembre, 2014 nuestro Obispo Robert N. Lynch, premiará a Aminta Taveras-Westbrook con la Medalla de San Judas, en una ceremonia especial en la Catedral de San Judas en St. Petersburg a las 3:00pm. ¡Todos están invitados! ************************************************** Noviembre 16 RECORDANDO LA VIRGEN DE GUADALUPE TERCERA APARICION Dos días después el 12 de diciembre cuando Juan Diego se dirigía a la iglesia de Tlatelolco a traer a un sacerdote para su familiar moribundo, al pasar por el Tepeyac la Santísima Virgen bajo del cerro a encontrarlo. Escucho la disculpa de Juan por no haber venido el día anterior. Cuando termino de hablar ella dijo: “Esta bien hijo mío, el más joven y más amado, pero ahora escúchame: No permitas que nada te aflija y no temas a ninguna enfermedad, accidente o dolor. ¿Acaso no estoy aquí yo que soy tu madre? ¿No estas bajo mi sombra y protección? ¿Necesitas alguna otra cosa? Tu tío no morirá, ten la seguridad que ya está bien”. Al oír estas palabras, se regocijo y le suplico que le diera la seña que debía llevar al Obispo. Ella le pidió que subiera a la cima del cerro donde la había visto y le había hablado en tres ocasiones. Le dijo que encontraría muchas flores las que él tenía que cortar y traerle. Juan Diego hizo lo que se le ordeno aunque en esta cumbre rocosa nunca antes había habido flores. Encontró un rosedal, jardín milagroso. Cortó las rosas como Nuestra Señora le había dicho, y se las llevo. Ella las arreglo en su tilma, diciéndole que las llevara luego al Obispo, que esa era la seña que lo convencería para cumplir sus deseos.
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LECTURAS DE LA SEMANA Lunes: Apo 1:1-4; 2:1-5; Sal 1:1-4, 6; Lc 18:35-43 Martes: Apo 3:1-6, 14-22; Sal 15 (14):2-5; Lc 19:1-10, ó (para la memoria de la Dedicación) Hch 28: 11-16, 30-31; Sal 98 (97):1-6; Mt 14:22-33 Miércoles: Apo 4:1-11; Sal 150:1b-6; Lc 19:11-28 Jueves: Apo 5:1-10; Sal 149:1b-6a, 9b; Lc 19:41-44 Viernes: Apo 10:8-11; Sal 119 (118):14, 24, 72, 103, 111, 131; Lc 19:45-48 Sábado: Apo 11:4-12; Sal 144 (143):1b, 2, 9-10; Lc 20:27-40 Domingo: Ez 34:11-12, 15-17; Sal 23 (22):1-3, 5-6; 1 Cor 15:20-26, 28; Mt 25:31-46
La Colecta de la próxima semana para la Campaña Católica para el Desarrollo Humano (CCHD) necesita su ayuda. CCHD fue fundada para erradicar el ciclo de pobreza en los Estados Unidos otorgando fondos a aquellas organizaciones que ayudan a las personas a ayudarse a sí mismas. Cumpliendo con su tradición de mejorar la educación, la situación de la vivienda y el desarrollo económico, CCHD sigue teniendo un impacto positivo en las comunidades en toda la nación. Su contribución defenderá la dignidad humana y ayudará a aquellos que viven al margen de nuestra sociedad. Por favor, contribuya a la Colecta de CCHD.
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