November 17, 2013 33rd Sunday in Ordinary Time PARISH OFFICE Hours: 9am - 4pm 5124 Gateway Dr. , Tampa, FL 33615 Ph. 813.885.7861 Fax: 813.884.3624 www.icctampa.org
SCHOOL OFFICE 5111 Webb Rd., Tampa, FL 33615 Ph. 813.884.4502 Fax: 813.885.3734 www.icstampa.org Clergy - 813-885-7861 Very Rev. Michael Suszynski, Pastor Rev. Jairo Atehortua Parochial Vicar Rev. Philip Clement, Parochial Vicar Deacon Frank Julian Deacon Pablo Maldonado Deacon Ramon Rodriguez
Staff - 813-885-7861 Parish Business Administrator - Paul Hunter phunter@icctampa.org Facility Manager - Dave Arnold darnold@icctampa.org / 919-4284 Parish Secretary / Bulletin Editor - Irene Martinez imartinez@icctampa.org Receptionist/ Asst Editor - Silvia Rivera srivera@icctampa.org Music Director - Cal Leferink cleferink@icctampa.org Director of Faith Formation - Carmen Cayon ccayon@icctampa.org Sacrament Prep. & Youth Ministry Philomena Johnson - pjohnson@icctampa.org Faith Formation Apprentice Meg Kanatzar - mkanatzar@icctampa.org
Mass Schedule Monday through Friday: 7am & 8:30am Saturday: 8:30 am & 4:30pm (Vigil) Sunday: 7:30am, 9:00am, 10:30am (signed), 12pm
MISAS EN ESPAﾃ前L:
Cada domingo a la 1:30pm Cada viernes a las 6:30 pm
LATIN MASS: Sundays at 4:30pm CONFESSIONS: Saturdays - 2:30 to 3:30pm in Church DEVOTIONS Morning Prayer Group: Liturgy of the Hours Mon., Tue., Thurs., Fri. & Sat. from 8:10am - 8:25am
ADORATION OF THE BLESSED SACRAMENT Every 1st Friday following the 8:30 am Mass until 6:15pm ROSARY every Thursday at 11:30am in the chapel ROSARIO EN ESPAﾃ前L - cada jueves de 5:30pm-6:30pm en la capilla
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813-885-7861 November 17, 2013 Thirty-third Sunday in Ordinary Time
NOT WATCHING FOR THE SECOND COMING As we near the end of the Church year, the scriptures become more urgent. Both the prophet Malachi and Jesus in the Gospel according to Luke offer graphic pictures of a terrible future. But we are missing the message if we use these passages to speculate about when the world will end. The troubles predicted have already occurred, and then some. In the last century alone we have seen devastation beyond anything the ancient prophets could have imagined. We weren’t given these passages to strike fear in our hearts, but faith. The sun of justice will rise, Malachi assures us, for those who are faithful. And Jesus promises, “By your perseverance you will secure your lives.” But it is Paul who brings the message down to earth. The Thessalonians were so sure that the end of the world was upon them, some of them had stopped working! Paul states his case clearly: “If anyone was unwilling to work, neither should that one eat.” We are not called to worry about how things will end, but to live today faithfully. Copyright © J. S. Paluch Co.
READINGS FOR THE WEEK Monday: 1 Mc 1:10-15, 41-43, 54-57, 62-63; Ps 119:53, 61, 134, 150, 155, 158; Lk 18:35-43 or (for the memorial of the Dedication) Acts 28:11-16, 30-31; Ps 98:1-6; Mt 14:22-33 Tuesday: 2 Mc 6:18-31; Ps 3:2-7; Lk 19:1-10 Wednesday: 2 Mc 7:1, 20-31; Ps 17:1bcd, 5-6, 8b, 15; Lk 19:11-28 Thursday: 1 Mc 2:15-29; Ps 50:1b-2, 5-6, 14-15; Lk 19:41-44 Friday: Mc 4:36-37, 52-59; 1 Chr 29:10bcd, 11-12; Lk 19:45-48 Saturday: 1 Mc 6:1-13; Ps 9:2-4, 6, 16, 19; Lk 20:27-40 Sunday: 2 Sm 5:1-3; Ps 122:1-5; Col 1:12-20; Lk 23:35-43
TREASURES FROM OUR TRADITION We are faced with strong and disturbing readings today that hold a certain fascination, since they seem at first glance to be blueprints for future inevitable wars and hardship. A fundamentalist interpretation focuses on this aspect. Yet we hear them at our Sunday celebration of the Eucharist, which infuses them with hope and optimism. Rather than dreading the future, today’s liturgy assures us that God is with us in all of life’s inevitable trials, and that we have a role in shaping the outcome of human history. Occasionally, some Christians have attempted to decode these readings for an exact measure of the world’s end, but they have thus far been disappointed. “Nothing lasts forever” is a lyric from a Broadway show. Stars fall from the sky, leaves wither and fall, mountains wash into the sea, human projects and governments totter and collapse with great regularity. Today’s liturgy opposes this idea as incomplete, reminding us that Christ has made a permanent change in human history, and that life in him is life forever. Rather than inviting us to throw in the towel, today’s liturgy strengthens us for acts of goodness and grace in our families, communities, and world. —James Field, Copyright © J. S. Paluch Co.
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† Mass Intentions † SUNDAY - NOVEMBER 17 - THIRTY-THIRD SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME 7:30 A.M. PEOPLE OF INCARNATION 9:00 A.M. +Robert Visintainer by Bill and Amy Martin 10:30 A.M. +Robert H. Visntainer by Amy and Bill Martin 12:00 P.M. +Jose and +Edelmira Agudelo by Gladys Agudelo 1:30 P.M. +Dolores Olivo by Milagros and Family 4:30 P.M. +Gary Ecker by Barbara Rivera MONDAY - NOVEMBER 18 - ST. ROSE PHILIPPINE DUCHESNE, VIRGIN 7:00 A.M. 8:30 A.M. +Paul Perinchery by Wife TUESDAY - NOVEMBER 19 7:00 A.M. +Plynio Alcaraz by Maria Castro 8:30 A.M. +Cecilia Franco by Martinez Family WEDNESDAY - NOVEMBER 20 7:00 A.M. +Antonio M. Llorente by Llorente Family 8:30 A.M. +Laura Restrepo by Sonia THURSDAY - NOVEMBER 21 - THE PRESENTATION OF THE BLESSED VIRGIN MARY 7:00 A.M. +All Souls Spiritual Bouquet 8:30 A.M. (SI) Grace Gocon by Mom FRIDAY - NOVEMBER 22 - ST. CECILIA, VIRGIN AND MARTYR 7:00 A.M. 8:30 A.M. +Plynio Alcaraz by John and Maria Sansone 6:30 P.M. (SI) In Thanksgiving by Martha Estevez SATURDAY - NOVEMBER 23 - ST. COLUMBAN, ABBOT 8:30 A.M. +Frank Fernandez by Wife Celia 4:30 P.M. +Yvette Landry by Joanne and Bob Gray SUNDAY - NOVEMBER 24 - OUR LORD JESUS CHRIST, KING OF THE UNIVERSE 7:30 A.M. +Janet, +Mary and +Mose Taylor by Mark Taylor 9:00 A.M. PEOPLE OF INCARNATION 10:30 A.M. +Lazar Philip by Beena Thomas and Family 12:00 P.M. +Alberto Ladino by Ladino Family 1:30 P.M. +Emilio Urena by Daughters 4:30 P.M. +Bertha Aquino by Family
SACRIFICIAL GIFTS OF TREASURE OFFERTORY (First Collection) is used solely for the operation and maintenance of the parish. Weekly Target .................................................. $23,000.00 11/10/2013 Offertory Donations .................... $18,162.00 Shortfall ............................................................ $ 4,838.00 Tuition Assistance ............................................ $ 862.00 Helping Hand ................................................... $ 360.00 Dominican Parish ............................................ $ 170.00 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. 11/10/2013 Renovation Donations ....................$ 1,980.00
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.
Call Paul Hunter for info. 813-885-7861
Please Pray for One Another If you would like to add a name, e-mail Silvia Rivera at: srivera@icctampa.org or call the parish office. Lord, hear our prayers for the sick listed below and for all those who are not listed, but are in need of our prayers: Bella Andrew Benedetto Artino, Jr. Ryan Baker Maria Barrios Julie Bianchi Lucy Brandow Marty Butler Roxane Charles Mike Childers Juan Cortez Bernice Cox Louis Crapsi Tanya Cruz Margaret Daab Leslie D’ Elia Enid Diaz Jack and Lucy Dietz Manuel Duran Manuel Escamilla Aurora Esparza Deborah Fisher Agustina Galan Mario Garcia Raul Garcia William Gareau John B. Germano Joe Giangiacomo Sal Giordano Patricia Gonzalez Gloria Gsoell Robert Hasty
June Jebson Peter Jebson Joyce Kielpinksi James Kuhla Mimi Kuhla Adelina Largacha Sharon Larson Dale Levi Tom Lom Andrew Loomis S. Narkarunai Mary Sheila McCarron Matthew McClane, Sr. Gabriel McPfimel Cam Metcalf Frank Miles Madeline Molina Beba Montero Heather Moore Fr. Tom Morgan John Morrisroe Noah Nero Sandy Palermo Bob Patterson JR Pearce Kim Perez Germaine Pempsell Mary Perkinson Tom Phillips Ray Pomponio
Sergio Pages, Jr. PV2 Chad Michael Burgess PV2 Angelique Burgess Ryan Wegman, Afghanistan Lt. Col Gregory Palmer, Afghanistan
Sharon Preston Jose Luis Quezada Bernard Rafferty, Sr. Donna Ridgeway Sheila Rivera Isaias Rodriguez Radames Roldan Lori Ann Rose Lydia Santiago Anthony Santino Don Shamblin Dianna Slowey Thomas Ann V. Sullivan Shirley Sullivan Sara Beth Summer Bill and Angie Spink Justin Tolentino Philip Traina Jaime Torres Ellen Uter Ines Velazquez Ingrid Velez William Vitto Rose Vrabel Jerry Wegman Cameron Whitman Ann Williams Nick Wolf Amy Workman Elke Marie Zang
Cormac Lomasney, Afghanistan Brian McPhillips, Afghanistan Esteban Gonzalez, Afghanistan SGT Damian Patrick Bumm
Thank you to Buds, Blooms & Beyond for their donation of flower arrangements for our weekend liturgies and our chapel.
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Grades Pk-12 / Sacrament Preparation Director of Faith Formation & R.C.I.A. Carmen Cayon - ccayon@icctampa.org
Youth Ministry
Faith Formation Apprentice
Philomena Johnson - pjohnson@icctampa.org
Meg Kanatzar - mkanatzar@icctampa.org
Reminder! There is NO Faith Formation on Sunday, Dec. 1st sessions will resume on Sunday, Dec. 8th. ATTENTION CONFIRMATION CANDIDATES!!! If you need service hours in order to complete the 10 hours of Community service required for Confirmation this year please contact Ms. Philomena for ideas. Your help is needed in putting food baskets together for Thanksgiving and Christmas and there are other opportunities. CONFIRMATION PARENTS REMINDER!! Parent Orientation Meeting is Wed., Dec. 4th at 7PM in the church. This is a MANDATORY Meeting.
Sunday by Paul Turner Our entire society sees something special about Sunday. Business hours change. Breakfast menus expand. Work hours shrink. Sporting events surface. The newspaper inflates. Movie schedules increase. We expect leisure on Sunday. Part of the weekend, it begins the week and ends the week. It is a sacred day, a time outside normal time when life takes a break. Sunday symbolizes paradise, a place and pace of leisure and pleasure. How did all this happen? We Christians owned Sunday first. It is our most important day. On a Sunday Jesus rose from the dead (Mt 28:1). On Sundays his followers met to break bread (Acts 20:7). The resurrection is our most central belief. We choose Sunday for our primary gathering because the day itself proclaims our faith. Mass on Wednesday or Monday just would not be the same. Sunday is Easter. You can change the day you shop for groceries or go to the bank without much loss. But church is different. It demands a particular day, like a holiday or an anniversary. If we did not gather for Eucharist on Sunday, we have not proclaimed the resurrection.
The Christmas Mitten Tree will be up in the vestibule of the church beginning Sunday Dec. 8th. Please take a mitten for a needy child of our Parish. Gifts should be new and gift wrapped, please remember to put the mitten on the gift. Donations will be accepted through Dec. 22nd and may be dropped off in the church on Sunday or in the Parish Office during the week. Thank you for your generosity!
Our definition of “Sunday” includes Saturday night. This does not compromise to convenience. Jesus rose from the dead during the night. So our Eucharist still honors the resurrection when it takes place at the beginning of that night — namely, on Saturday evening.
Faith Formation Office will be collecting canned goods and non-perishables for Christmas Food Baskets for the needy of our Parish. All donations may be dropped off at the Faith Formation Office during the week or left in the back of the church. Donations will be accepted up until Dec. 20th. Thank you for your generosity.
Unity, leisure and prayer characterize a Sunday. Our attendance at church unites us with the believers of our own community and with all Christians throughout the world. Our abstinence from work frees our mind for prayer. Football, food and freedom are all supplementary to Sunday’s main purpose, celebrating Eucharist.
If a serious reason keeps you from attending church on Sunday, your pastor may dispense you. Your conversation with him honors your commitment to your community. On a Sunday when you cannot participate in the Eucharist, you may wish to pray the Scriptures of that day and share a prayer at meal with other believers.
Copyright © 1997 Resource Publications, Inc., 160 E. Virginia St. #290, San Jose, CA 95112, (408) 286-8505, Paul Turner, pastor of St. Munchin Parish in Cameron, Mo.
"Proeliatores Dei" is our parish's young adult group. Young adult parishioners ages 18-28 are welcome to join us every Thursday night from 7:30 - 9:00 in the Lion's Lair for faith, fun, and fraternity. For more information, please go to our website: www.thewarriorsofgod.org or call Fr. Philip at the church office (813-885-7861). We hope to see you there!
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TREE OF LIFE MEMORIALS ALTAR SERVERS - David Smith - iccaltarservers@gmail.com EUCHARISTIC MINISTERS - Frank Salamone fsalamone2003@yahoo.com READERS - Will Beran - 882-0178 ENVIRONMENT/ART - Connie Hennessey - 884-8326 USHERS - Tom Osborn - 885-3829 VISITORS OF THE SICK - Fr. Jairo Atehortua - 885-7861
In memory of a loved one that has passed away you may want to consider the Tree of Life Memorial at the church’s entrance. You may also want to remember a special Anniversary or a family member with a Leaf on the Tree. For information call Connie Hennessey at 884-8326.
BIBLE STUDY - Carmen Cayon - 885-7861 CARNIVAL - Paul /Norma Hunter - 854-1171 COLUMBIETTES - Suzanne Perry-Casler - 610-6456 or suzanneperrycasler@verizon.net Meet every 2nd Thursday at 7:00pm, St. Patrick's Room FINANCE COUNCIL - Deacon Frank Julian - 885-7861 HELPING HAND - Paul Hunter - 885-7861 ICCW - INCARNATION COUNCIL OF CATHOLIC WOMEN Diane Fitzpatrick - 813-926-4921 - Tdianefitz@aol.com 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 - Stan Schmidt - 598-2737 LIFE MINISTRY - Teresa Trubilla - 841-6563 - Trubilla@mac.com MUSIC MINISTRY - Cal Leferink - cleferink@icctampa.org Tuesday Rehearsals, 7 - 9pm in the Church Music Room PRAYER SHAWL GROUP - Silvia Rivera - 885-7861 2nd Tuesday, 7pm in Faith Formation Office RELIGIOUS ARTICLES STORE - Connie Hennessey - 884-8326 SPECIAL EDUCATION - Mary Thomson - 884-8040 STEWARDSHIP - Paul Hunter - 854-1171 THAT MAN IS YOU - Michael Rivera - 598-0972 Tuesdays at 5:15am in St. Francis Rm 12 STEP MEETINGS - Mary at 813-884-7171 Men's Closed Meetings - Tuesday, 7 pm St. Patrick's Room Closed Meetings - Wednesday, 7 pm St. Patrick's Room Al-Anon Closed Meetings - Wednesday, 7 pm St. John's Room
RELIGIOUS ARTICLES STORE NEWLY RENOVATED! Check out
ANOINTING OF THE SICK gives spiritual strength in the face of suffering. A Parish priest is on call 24 hrs. in cases of emergency and is available for appointments. Call the Parish Office at 8857861. MATRIMONY (Marriage) - Couples need to contact the Parish Office at 885-7861 before setting a date. The preparation process takes a minimum of 6 months. HOLY ORDERS is for single men answering the call to priesthood. Any man or woman interested in the religious life should contact one of our parish priests or the Diocesan Vocations Director at 345-3338. HOMEBOUND MINISTRY - Eucharistic Ministers are available to bring Holy Communion to the sick at home. Please call the Parish Office at 885-7861 to make arrangements.
COMITÉ PASTORAL HISPANO - Padre Jairo - 885-7861 fatehortua@icctampa.org Se reúne el tercer jueves de cada mes CORO HISPANO - David Funes - dfunes@icctampa.org miércoles a las 7:00pm y los domingos a las 12:00 pm EMAUS DAMAS - Karla Navas-Rodriguez 813-263-4220 o Liliana Astete 646-339-4286. Miércoles de por medio 7pm. EMAUS HOMBRES - Stevenson Quirindongo
ESCUELA DE EVANGELIZACION JUAN PABLO II Maria Teresa Aguilar 813-315 0925. Viernes 7pm, salón de clase #3. GRUPO DE JOVENES - Carmen Cayón - 885-7861. Viernes 7:30pm, salón St. John. GRUPO DE JOVENES ADULTOS - Ana Acevedo al 359-7722. Viernes, 7:30pm, salón de conferencia. GRUPO DE MATRIMONIOS - Lecy y Dante Sanchez - 850-4526. Viernes, 7:30pm, salón St. Francis 1.
our newly renovated Religious Arti-
GRUPO DE ORACION - Maria Rodriguez al 813-926-6436 . Martes 7:30pm, salón St. Michael.
cles Store. Located at the main en-
LECTORES - Alan Aguilar- 315-0928
trance of the church, on the left
LEGION DE MARIA - Azucena Zavala 813-410-5737. Sábado 9:30am, salón St. Francis.
hand side. Open before and after the weekend Masses. MANY NEW ITEMS! Need information? Call Connie 813.884.8326
MINISTROS DE EUCARISTIA - Tito Bello - 516-2619 MONAGUILLOS - Doris Quirindongo - 843-6654 UJIERES - José Guaba - 504-5538
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33rd Sunday in Ordinary Time
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Quarterly Report on Parish Treasure
Quarterly Report to the Parish
First Quarter Ending 9/30/2013 Budget (1/4 of Annual Total)
Actual
vs Budget
Offertory Collections
$301,250
$256,470
-15%
Renovation Collections
$35,000
$35,037
0%
$31,500
$24,264
-23%
$367,750
$315,771
-14%
Salaries
$105,261
$109,899
4%
Insur. Bene.& Payroll Taxes
$75,300
$75,225
0%
Utilities
$19,250
$21,870
14%
Plant Maint./Renovation
$72,316
$26,579
-63%
Support for the Parish School
$25,000
$25,000
0%
Pay down of Debt Principal
$13,100
$13,099
0%
Other Expenses Total Expenses Excluding APA
$57,523
$46,424
-19%
$367,750
$318,096
-14%
Profit/Loss
$0
-$2,325
Annual Pastoral Appeal
$211,180
$186,460
Revenues
Other Revenues Total Revenues Excluding APA Expenses
88%
Revenues The first collection continues to run well behind our $23,000 per week parish goal with a 15% shortfall versus the quarterly budget. Expenses Expenses other than Maintenance and Renovation are tracking very close to budgeted levels. However, because of the revenue shortfall we had to defer over $25,000 needed maintenance on our church and properties. Net Income We had a slight loss for the first quarter, and were unable to make needed repairs for our church and parish properties. Mortgage Balance The outstanding balance on the loan that was taken out to rebuild the church and replace the roof is $159,846 as of September 30, 2013.
Beginning in July with the annual report to the parish, the Finance Council introduced a written commentary in support of the traditional quarterly financial statements. This is tradition will continue with each set of quarterly results. For the fiscal quarter ending September 30, 2013, the financial results show a deficit of $2,325. Every Sunday, we report that our parish goal is to collect $23,000 per week and in most weeks, we fall far short. Our first collection was 15% below the amount needed in the First Quarter to meet our annual budget. It is important to note that due to the collections shortfall, the actual loss is much more than the $2,325 reported above. Because revenues were low we were required to defer several major maintenance issues for the church. When we did the budget, we identified several projects including the programmed replacement of obsolete air conditioning equipment and addressing the acoustical problems in the church that would be addressed if collections would improve. Since that did not happen, no action on these projects could begin. As we begin the Second Quarter we are aware of necessary roof repairs which will also impact our finances. On a positive note, the Annual Pastoral Appeal results are moving along nicely. It would appear that we will reach our goal by the end of the year if all of you who have made pledges are able to successfully complete those commitments. In the last report, we also provided data on the large number of families who do not identify themselves when making contributions by using either envelopes with their names on them or a personal check. As a result, they cannot get any credit for their donations in the form of tax deductions nor can we substantiate that they are active members of the parish. Again, we encourage you to visit out parish website at www.icctampa.org and look into our Online Giving Program. It is a great way to support Incarnation and to be sure your family is recognized for your faithful offerings. If you have any specific questions regarding parish financials, do not hesitate to contact Paul Hunter at the parish office or on phunter@icctampa.org.
Stewardship ReflecƟon In today’s Gospel Jesus suggests that his disciples must be prepared to suffer ridicule, persecution and perhaps even death if they are to follow him. Sometimes we may wonder if enduring ridicule and scorn are what we really signed up for when we received the sacraments of initiation. Would we not rather sneak through life as painlessly as possible? Good stewards take their faith seriously and find comfort in the closing words of today’s Gospel: “You will be hated by all because of my name but not a hair on your head will be destroyed. By your perseverance you will secure your lives.” Let us make it a part of our daily prayer routine to ask the Holy Spirit for the courage to act in Jesus’ name no matter the consequences. Copyright 2013, © International Catholic Stewardship Council. All rights reserved
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813-885-7861 ST. JUDE MEDAL RECIPIENT Next Sunday, on the Feast of Christ the King, Most Rev. Bishop Robert Lynch will be awarding the St. Jude Medal to recipients from 77 parishes and one Diocesan recipient. The Ceremony will take place at 3:00 pm, at the Cathedral of St. Jude the Apostle. All are invited to attend. 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, Mr. Rondon Paul will be receiving this award. Congratulations Rondon! We thank you for your dedicated service to our parish.
INCARNATION CATHOLIC CHURCH
Next week’s Collection for the Catholic Campaign for Human Development (CCHD) needs your support. CCHD was founded to end the cycle of poverty in America by funding organizations that help individuals help themselves. With the tradition of improving education, housing situations, and economic development, CCHD continues to make a positive impact in communities nationwide. Defend human dignity. Take poverty off the map. Please give to the CCHD Collection.
INCARNATION’S ANNUAL CHILDREN’S CHRISTMAS BAZAAR Sunday December 8, 2013 8:00 AM to 3:30 PM St. Michael’s Hall “Children Only” Shopping Mall on the Stage Find the perfect gift for Mom & Dad or your Teacher All Gifts priced from 50 cents to $5.00 Come By and say Hi to Santa Claus Free Hot Coffee for Adults Christmas Bake Sale – Homemade Breads and Desserts Shop for Beautiful Gifts at the Religious Article Store Booth Christmas Story Telling A FUN-FILLED EVENT FOR THE ENTIRE
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FAMILY!
HOLIDAY MARKET NEXT SUNDAY 8:30 am to 3:30 pm
SHOPPING: JEWELRY, ARTWORK, CRAFTS, CANDLES, PLANTS, BAKED GOODS AND MORE. POINSETTIA SALE Shop for your Christmas poinsettias during the Holiday Market. $8.00 each or 2 for $15.00. Beautiful blooms, florist grade quality! THANKSGIVING BAKE SALE Breads, cakes, pies, cookies, brownies and more…just in time for your Thanksgiving meal! Come to St Michaels Hall and see all the delicious items available for sale!
FOOD & DRINKS ● DOOR PRIZES Abortion is a relational wound that affects marriage and family life. Do you know someone hurting from an abortion in their past. There is HOPE. Next Rachel’s Vineyard Retreat: Dec. 6-8, 2013 (Spanish), March 28-30 (English). HEART support groups starting in January 2014. Call Project Rachel 1888-456-HOPE (4673) or 813-924-4173 and ask for Emma, Spanish call 813-500-9785 and ask for Rosa. More information email projectrachel@ccdosp.org or go to www.rachelsvineyard.org
Trigésimo Tercer Domingo del Tiempo Ordinario 17 de noviembre de 2013 Toquen la cítara para el Señor, suenen los instrumentos. — Salmo 98 (97):5 Domingo 17 de Noviembre. Domingo 33 Tiempo Ordinario Reflexionando la Palabra de Dios Vivir con una cierta seguridad, prever el futuro, acumular algunos bienes materiales, es un comportamiento general que, hasta cierto punto, pertenece a la virtud de la prudencia, pero cuando se convierte en obsesión, parece como si fuese lo único por lo que vale la pena esforzarse y trabajar. A los sesenta años me jubilaré, decía aquel que trabajaba día y noche, cuando le preguntaban por qué trabajaba de tal modo. Con lo que él no contaba ciertamente es que a los sesenta y tres le sobrevendría la muerte.
Dios no ha creado las excusas. Las creamos nosotros para justificar que no necesitamos de un Dios. Y sin embargo, de todo esto y muchas cosas más, hacemos culpable a Dios. Debemos analizar nuestras vidas, veremos que muchos se han "resentido" con Dios por haberlo culpado de cosas que probablemente fueron efectos directos de sus actos y no de la voluntad de Dios. Dejemos de buscar excusas para no seguir a Dios, y decidamos dar la cara por nuestros errores y aceptar el perdón de Dios. Porque lo que Dios sí ha creado, es el perdón, la paz, el cariño, la solidaridad y el único y más puro amor.
Desentenderse del cielo por afición desordenada a los bienes de la tierra conduce a la dureza de corazón; convierte al hombre en insensato y le lleva a perder el gusto por la fe y las buenas costumbres. Pero tampoco es buena actitud desentenderse de la tierra por el deseo y la esperanza del cielo. Buscar el equilibrio entre la vida presente de este mundo y la que esperamos conseguir cerca de Dios, en el otro, es el comportamiento correcto y el más ajustado a la verdad y a nuestro provecho. La vida presente es provisional y provisionalmente deberíamos vivirla. Es la vida que nos vale por ahora, y nos vale de verdad como el trayecto del peregrino que, aunque el recorrido peregrinante sea provisional, es vivido por él intensamente, paso a paso, soportando inclemencias, ahorrándose sufrimientos inútiles, ayudando a quienes peregrinan con él, manteniendo vivo el pensamiento y el deseo del término hacia el cual se dirige. No es lo más importante saber cuándo y cómo acabará nuestro peregrinaje para entrar en el reino de Dios. Cierto, sentimos curiosidad por conocer el porvenir, como los apóstoles cuando preguntaron a Jesús sobre las señales que indicaran que el fin estaría por suceder. Jesús advierte a sus discípulos que tendrán que pasar por la prueba y la persecución, cosa que será para ellos ocasión de dar testimonio. Sufrirán traiciones y algunos la muerte, serán odiados por su causa. Pero el Señor no les abandonará sino que les asistirá dándoles sabiduría y elocuencia. Y termina diciendo: Ni un cabello de su cabeza perecerá; con su perseverancia salvaran sus almas. Comprendamos que la dicha futura que esperamos se realiza ya en el compromiso con el mundo presente en el amor a Dios y a nuestros hermanos. P. Jairo
Palabras para meditar Dios no ha creado. Dios no ha creado el mal. Lo creamos nosotros al apartar a Dios del camino. Dios no ha creado la pobreza. La creamos nosotros con nuestro egoísmo. Dios no ha creado la guerra. La creamos nosotros al rechazar la paz de Dios. Dios no ha creado el sufrimiento. Lo creamos nosotros con nuestra venganza. Dios no ha creado la mentira. La inventamos nosotros para lograr a toda costa lo que necesitamos.
Ayuda para Familias de Escasos Recursos Si desea que su familia sea considerada para recibir una cesta de Acción de Gracias por favor póngase en contacto con la oficina parroquial al 813-885-7861 antes de el 20 de noviembre.
¡Adopte a una Familia para Navidad! Es una tradición de nuestra parroquia de apoyar a las familias en necesidad durante la temporada navideña. A través de la “adopción”, le ofrecemos asistencia para ayudarles a disfrutar de una Feliz Navidad. Si desea que su familia sea considerada para recibir regalos en Navidad o conoce de una familia que está en necesidad por favor comuníquese con Irene Martínez en la oficina parroquial o a través de su correo electrónico imartinez@icctampa.org, antes de el 20 de noviembre. Necesitamos la siguiente información de cada uno de los miembros de la familia: edad, género, talla, y cualquier otra información que nos pueda ayudar.
LIBRO DE MISAS El libro de intenciones para las misas del 2014 está disponible. Para ofrecer una misa, visite o llame a la Oficina Parroquial de lunes a viernes de 9:00am 4:00pm. También puede enviar un correo electrónico a Silvia Rivera, srivera@icctampa.org y luego enviar su contribución por correo. La donación es de $20.00 por Misa. |9
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FELICITACIONES - Nos sentimos muy contentos al anunciarles que el domingo, 24 de noviembre, 2013 nuestro Obispo Robert N. Lynch, premiará a Rondon Paul 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!
IGLESIA ENCARNACIÓN BAZAR DE NAVIDAD 24 de noviembre, 2013 8:30am - 3:30pm
LECTURAS DE LA SEMANA Lunes:1 Mc 1:10-15, 41-43, 54-57, 62-63; Sal 119 (118):53, 61, 134, 150, 155, 158; Lc 18:35-43 o (para el memorial de la Dedicación) Hch 28:11-16, 30-31; Sal 98 (97):1-6; Mt 14:22-33 Martes: 2 Mc 6:18-31; Sal 3:2-7; Lc 19:1-10 Miércoles: 2 Mc 7:1, 20-31; Sal 17 (16):1bcd, 5-6, 8b, 15; Lc 19:11-28 Jueves: 1 Mc 2:15-29; Sal 50 (49):1b-2, 5-6, 14-15; Lc 19:41-44 Viernes:1 Mc 4:36-37, 52-59; 1 Cr 29:10bcd, 11-12; Lc 19:45-48 Sábado: 1 Mc 6:1-13; Sal 9:2-4, 6, 16, 19; Lc 20:27-40 Domingo: 2 Sm 5:1-3; Sal 122 (121):1-5; Col 1:12-20; Lc 23:35-43
Patrocinado por las Damas Católicas de Encarnación. (ICCW)
La Colecta de la próxima semana para la Campana para el Desarrollo Humano (CCHD) necesita su ayuda. CCHD fue establecida para eliminar el ciclo de pobreza en los Estados Unidos proporcionándole fondos a aquellas organizaciones que ayudan a las personas a ayudarse a sí mismas. CCHD, siguiendo su tradición de mejorar la educación, la vivienda y el desarrollo económico de la comunidad, continúa teniendo un impacto positivo en las comunidades del país. Defienda la dignidad humana. Borre a la pobreza del mapa. Por favor, contribuya a la Colecta para CCHD.
GRAN RIFA En apoyo a los Caballeros de Colón
SAMSUNG GALAXY TAB 3 TABLET Costo por boleto: $2.00; 3 por $5.00 o 6 boletos por $10.00 Boletos estarán a la venta en el Gazebo después de las misas. Sorteo: 14 de diciembre 2013 No tiene que estar presente para ganar.