Church of the Incarnation
Parish Office: 5124 Gateway Dr. , Tampa, FL 33615 1|
813-885-7861
Phone: 813-885-7861
www.icctampa.org
PARISH OFFICE Hours: 9am - 4pm 5124 Gateway Dr. , Tampa, FL 33615 Ph. 813.885.7861 www.icctampa.org
SCHOOL OFFICE 5111 Webb Rd., Tampa, FL 33615 Ph. 813.884.4502 Fax: 813.885.3734 www.icstampa.org
CLERGY Rev. Michael Suszynski, Pastor Rev. Jairo Atehortua, Parochial Vicar Rev. Philip Clement, Parochial Vicar Deacon Ramon Rodriguez Deacon Pablo Maldonado
STAFF Parish Business Administrator - Paul Hunter phunter@icctampa.org Facility Manager - Dave Arnold darnold@icctampa.org / 813-919-4284 Parish Secretary - Irene Martinez imartinez@icctampa.org Receptionist/Bulletin Editor - Silvia Rivera srivera@icctampa.org Director of Music - David Funes dfunes@icctampa.org / 813-885-7811 Director of Faith Formation - Carmen Cayon ccayon@icctampa.org / 813-884-3624 Sacrament Prep. & Youth Ministry Philomena Johnson pjohnson@icctampa.org / 813-884-3624
MASS SCHEDULE Monday through Friday: 7:00am & 8:30am 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 CONFESSIONS: Saturdays - 2:30pm to 3:30pm in Church Or by appointment
DEVOTIONS Morning Prayer Group: Liturgy of the Hours Mon., Tue., Thurs., Fri. & Sat.: 8:10am - 8:25am
EXPOSITION OF THE BLESSED SACRAMENT Every 1st Friday following the 8:30am Mass until 6:15pm in the chapel ROSARY: Thursdays at 11:30am in the chapel ROSARIO EN ESPAÑOL - Jueves de 5:30pm-6:30pm
True Stewardship
The Ruler of the Universe
The gospel message proclaimed throughout the New Testament invites us to live in harmony with the world. This is a challenge to care for the world and be stewards of all that God has given us. Like generations before us, we are entrusted with the care of the earth so that generations to follow may enjoy the same gifts. Sometimes, however, we are absorbed into the ways of the world. When we are of the world, we rely heavily on the power of wealth, beauty, fame, and accumulation of material possessions. We want earthly possessions and carelessly turn our hearts from the responsibilities of stewardship and conservation. The readings today challenge us to walk away from the world so that we might inherit our share of God’s kingdom. How we live our lives directly reflects our love for God.
In today’s first reading, Daniel reports a dream in which he saw “one like a Son of man coming, on the clouds of heaven” (Daniel 7:13). This was the one to whom God would give everlasting rule. It was the idea of “rule” that may be challenged. Rulers of Jesus’ day used their royal status to gain wealth and power. They dealt little in justice and fairness. Therefore, it was not uncommon for Jesus to tell those who listened that his kingdom was not of this world, a concept difficult for many to understand. Pilate did not understand.
Pilate asked Jesus if it was true that he was the King of the Jews Jesus simply responded, “My kingdom does not belong to this world” (John 18:36). The kingdom Jesus described had nothing in common with the world, and the idea was impossible for Pilate to grasp. So Copyright © J. S. Paluch Co. Pilate became frustrated, irritated, and resorted to ridicule and mockery of Jesus. Readings for the Week The Lord is the alpha and the Monday: Dn 1:1-6, 8-20; Dn 3:52-56; omega, the beginning and the end. The Lk 21:1-4 Lord exists in all time: now, before, and ever after. The reason for Jesus coming Tuesday: Dn 2:31-45; Dn 3:57-61; into the world was to announce his Lk 21:5-11 kingdom and proclaim the truth. The Wednesday: Dn 5:1-6, 13-14, 16-17, truth means walking in the way of God 23-28; Dn 3:62-67; Lk 21:12-19 and following Jesus into his kingdom even though both actions require a Thursday: Dn 6:12-28; Dn 3:68-74; Lk 21:20-28 Thanksgiving Day, turning away from the world and its values. Copyright © J. S. Paluch Co. Suggested: Sir 50:22-24; Ps 145:2-11; 1 Cor 1:3-9; Lk 17:11-19 True Gratitude Friday: Dn 7:2-14; Dn 3:75-81; Lk 21:29-33 Let us remember that, as much has Saturday: Dn 7:15-27; Dn 3:82-87; been given us, much will be expected Lk 21:34-36 from us, and that true homage comes Sunday: Jer 33:14-16; Ps 25:4-5, 8-10, from the heart as well as from the lips, 14; 1 Thes 3:12 — 4:2; and shows itself in deeds. —Theodore Roosevelt Lk 21:25-28, 34-36
Christ the King
November 22, 2015
MASS INTENTIONS SUNDAY - NOVEMBER 22 - OUR LORD JESUS CHRIST, LORD OF THE UNIVERSE 7:30 A.M. (SI) Increase in Vocations to the Sisters of St. Joseph in St. Augustine, FL 9:00 A.M. +Myriam and Bob Diens by Family 10:30 A.M. +Joseph S. Walski, Jr. by Family 12:00 P.M. PEOPLE OF INCARNATION 1:30 P.M. +Emilio Urena by Daughters MONDAY - NOVEMBER 23 - ST. COLUMBAN, ABBOT 7:00 A.M. (SI) Priests of Incarnation by Joe and Catalina Chan 8:30 A.M. +Norberto Moreno by Isabel Pena TUESDAY - NOVEMBER 24 - ST. ANDREW DUNG-LAC, PRIEST, MARTYR 7:00 A.M. +William Robbins, Jr. by Sandra Sirianni 8:30 A.M. +All Souls Spiritual Bouquet WEDNESDAY - NOVEMBER 25 - ST. CATHERINE OF ALEXANDRIA, VIRGIN AND MARTYR 7:00 A.M. +Maria Dang Thao by Family 8:30 A.M. +Miguel Garcia by Acosta-Rebollar Families THURSDAY - NOVEMBER 26 - THANKSGIVING DAY 7:00 A.M. NO MASS 8:30 A.M. (SI) In Thanksgiving by Family FRIDAY - NOVEMBER 27 7:00 A.M. 8:30 A.M. +Margarita Cruz by Maria Pheil 6:30 P.M. +Aniseta Marin Urena by Daughter SATURDAY - NOVEMBER 28 8:30 A.M. +Fr. Paul Hervey by John White 4:30 P.M. +Jay Cerra by Cerra Family SUNDAY - NOVEMBER 29 - FIRST SUNDAY IN ADVENT 7:30 A.M. 9:00 A.M. +Raquel and +Felix Jr. Cruz by Duran Family 10:30 A.M. +Joseph and +Sylvia Gumhold, Jr. by M/M Charles Stachowiak 12:00 P.M. +Sheila Hellman by Lyons Family 1:30 P.M. PEOPLE OF INCARNATION
~Please Pray for all the faithful departed~
SACRIFICIAL GIFTS OF TREASURE OFFERTORY (First Collection) is used solely for the operation and maintenance of the parish. Weekly Target .................................................. $21,000.00 11/15/2015 Offertory Donations ..................... $17,419.00 Shortfall……………………………………….$ 3,581.00 Tuition Assistance ............................................ $ 107.00 Dominican Parish….………………………….$ 1,205.00 CFHD Collection……………………………...$ 231.00 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. 11/15/2015 Renovation Donations ....................$ 1,674.00
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.
Prayer List Please pray for those who are suffering from illness in our parish. Prayer list names remain on the prayer list for 3 months a call or e-mail is needed to renew. If you would like to add, remove or update a name, e-mail Silvia Rivera at: srivera@icctampa.org or call the parish office at 813-885-7861. Jeannette Abrenica Alexis Aldana Christian Alexander Michael Alexander Maria Barrios William Berberan Monique Biumi Michael Breza Judith A. Brown Ted Brown Kay Burgess Billy Callahan Nancy Cano Margaret Carroll Carmen Casar Barbara Clark-Alexander
Norma Colacchio Nora Corteses Hank Cramer, Jr. Curt Curtis Leslie D’ Elia Mary Ellen Dorney Becky Elliot Richard Fanelli Gilda Foster Jimmy Garad John Germano Rosemary Germano Gloria Giordano Sal Giordano Ana S. Girwar-Nath Manuel Gonzalez, Jr. Manuel Gonzalez, Sr. Lamberto Gutierrez Jack Haneline Isabel Henderson Patricia Hill Janet Hogsten
Penni Hollis Sarah Hurtado Lenny Intravesato Susan Jamieson Jack Jones Theresa Kanaskas Kathy Kelly Dorothy Kingerly Lois Klei James Kuhla Mimi Kuhla Peggy Lannen Helen Lawrence John Livensperger Tom Lom Janet Losinski Michael Lowe Anna Marshall Ana Marsicano Josephine Mastro Matt T. McLane Melissa McLane Marie Mendez Audrey Messina Ginny Miller Gretchen Mitchell Anderson
Juan and Beba Montero
Michelle Moody Myra Newman Sarah Paccione Linda Patterson JR Pearce Germaine Pempsell Patrick Pempsell Phillip Pempsell Mary Post Inge Quigley Jose Quintas
Steven Quirindongo Stevenson Quirindongo
Bernard Rafferty, Sr. Jaime C. Recuero Donna Ridgeway Damien Rifenburg Vilma Rivas Zoila Rivas Irvin Rivera, Jr. Rose Rivera Chuck Robins Geraldine S. Juan C. Sanchez Thomas Santiago David Schnelly John Semago Theda Semago Kim Schult Kody Sir Charles Stachowiak Kathleen Stachowiak Phyllis Stadtmueller Carol Steuer Millie Sylvester Robert Teel Carmen Torres John Urbanski Ines Velazquez William Vitto Rose Vrabel Jerry Wegman Sandy Werner Gabriella Winters Helen Wood Amy Workman Norma Zeno Stan Zgurzynski
Please Pray for our Military PV2 Chad Michael Burgess PV2 Angelique Burgess SGT Damian Patrick Bumm AMN Angela Costa A1C Christina Costa Lt. Jason Bishop SSG Michael Haley
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
813-884-3624
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Grades Pk-12 Sacrament Preparation & Youth Ministry Philomena Johnson pjohnson@icctampa.org
be worn on Advent's Thirds Sunday, signals that the season is nearly over — joy is at hand! The wreath’s most luminous symbol is its growing light. One candle is lit on the First Sunday of Advent; two on the Second, three on the Third and all four on the Fourth. In the northern hemisphere, Advent comes at a time when the days decrease to their shortest length. As the hours of n Advent wreath symbolizes our darkness increase, we light more longing for the coming of Christ. The candles on the wreath. The wreath, wreath is a circle of evergreen which symbolizes the coming of branches into which are set four Christ, grows in intensity as the candles. Traditionally three candles are anniversary of Jesus’ birth draws violet and one is rose, but four violet near. or four white candles may also be used. The Advent wreath may be used at home or at church. At home, the The wreath symbolizes many things. wreath could be blessed by a family Evergreens signify God’s enduring member and lit during the evening promise of redemption, evident like meal, to remind everyone the true green branches in the midst of snow. meaning of the holy season. ©Paul Turner The circle signifies our hope for the 2006 Resource Publications, Inc. return of Christ, whose kingdom will have no end. The colors of the candle match the traditional colors of vesture for the four Sundays of Advent. Violet See page 7 of the bulletin for an garments signify our penitent hope for Advent Wreath Blessing. salvation. The rose color, which may
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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. PENANCE SERVICES SCHEDULE We encourage all of our parishioners to take advantage of this opportunity to receive the Sacrament of Reconciliation during this Advent Season. All weekday services will start at 7:00pm.
St. Patrick’s - Saturday, December 12th Incarnation - Monday, December 14th Christ the King - Tuesday, December 15th St. Lawrence - Wednesday, December 16th St. Joseph - Thursday, December 17th
A Holy Year of Mercy
What is Mercy?
Imagine a world without judgement, condemnation, and full of forgiveness. This is the hope of Pope Francis, who has proclaimed a Holy Year of Mercy for the whole Church.
Mercy is acts of love by which we care for the bodily and spiritual needs of others. Being merciful frequently includes forgiveness of others, just as God the Father demonstrates forgiveness of our sins through love.
What is the Holy Year of Mercy? Pope Francis announced a jubilee year, a very special event in the Catholic Church, called the Holy Year of Mercy. A jubilee year is called by the church to receive a blessing and pardon from God; this jubilee year begins on December 8, 2015 and will close on November 20, 2016, the Feast of Christ the King. The Holy Year of Mercy celebrates being a witness of mercy and invites us all to follow the example of God as merciful, forgiving and loving followers. 4|
What does Scripture teach us about mercy? • Luke teaches to “Be merciful, just as your Father is merciful.” (Luke 6:36) • The Parable of the Lost Sheep (Luke 15:1-7) shows us the mercy of God. • James teaches us that mercy triumphs over judgement. • Matthew teaches us “Blessed are the merciful for they will ©2015 by William H. Sadlier, Inc. be shown mercy.” (Matthew 5:7)
Christ the King
November 22, 2015
Missionary Cooperative Appeal
Fr. Albert’s Club
widows, orphans, displaced and homeless people flocking the streets of Diocese of Tshumbe, Democratic Republic towns and villages. Many of these of the Congo people live HIV/AIDS, malaria, and various diseases. Up to this day, the diocese is still struggling to recover from the effects of this war. Being the primary institution in the region that takes care of the basic needs of the population, including education, health care, and infrastructure, the diocese of Tshumbe has to seek funds to operate the many orphanages that it opened in response to these humanitarian crises. On the weekend of November 28-29, we will welcome Father Albert Shuyaka to our parish. Doctoral student at the Catholic University of America in Washington DC, Father Albert Shuyaka is a priest from the diocese of Tshumbe in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (formerly Zaire), the second largest nation in Africa. He will speak at all the Masses to share his firsthand experience of the many challenges and joys of doing God’s work in the Diocese of Tshumbe.
It is for the sake of these suffering members of the body of Christ that Albert Shuyaka asks us to prayerfully consider how we can help make a difference in the lives of these people. Without generous people like us, the diocese of Tshumbe will be forced to close some orphanages, the only place the parentless children call home.
A REALLY BIG THANK YOU We couldn’t do it without your support!
Father Michael wishes to extend his gratitude to everyone who participated in memorializing the windows in our mission parish in the Dominican Republic. If you are still considering making donation please do so. It will be greatly appreciated! If you have any questions or concerns, please contact Irene at the parish office.
While war speaks the language of violence and hatred, we can send a message of love and comfort to our brothers and sisters of the diocese of Tshumbe. Thank you for your prayers, your generosity, and your willingness to ♦ School grounded in Catholic values The Diocese of Tshumbe is a rural make a difference. diocese located in a landlocked and ♦ College prep, honors & AP courses isolated area in the center of the D.R. with small class size Congo. The total population of the ♦ One-to-one laptop setting on wireless diocese exceeds 2, 200. 000, of whom campus over 52 percent are Catholics. A good ♦ State-of-the art Eleanor Dempsey number of the lay faithful are peasants, artisanal farmers, and handworkers. Performing Arts Center Most people cannot afford to live with ♦ 17 FHSAA Sports, including JV teams one dollar a day. The DRC has the world’s second highest maternal and Bus Service available from six locations infant mortality rate. This heartbreaking Students of all faiths welcome in safe and situation came about mostly due to an caring environment. atrocious war that claimed, according to Variable tuition beginning as low as MINISTRY NEWS the UN report, more than six million $7,500. McKay Scholarships & Step-Up accepted. lives. The Congo war is rightly called Our next meeting will be December 8, the “African World War” since it is the 2015, at 7:00pm in the Faith Formation Office. New members are always deadliest war since World War II. ADMISSIONS TEST DATES welcome. DECEMBER 5, 2015 & JANUARY 23, 2016 The diocese of Tshumbe, besides losing Recently members of the Prayer Shawl Family and Student Shadow most of its infrastructures, also had to Ministry made 27 chemo caps that were Visits Currently Being Scheduled face the scandal of thousands of donated to the Florida Cancer Specialists Facility. They also donated lap blankets Bishop McLaughlin Catholic High School for men and lap quilts. 13651 Hays Road • Spring Hill, FL Thank you ladies for your continued gifts 34610 • www.bmchs.com • (727) 857of service. 2600 Ext. 244 |5
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November 22, 2015
SPIRITUAL MOTHERHOOD FOR PRIESTS The Vatican Congregation for the Clergy's letter to all the bishops of the Church states: "The vocation to be a spiritual mother for priests is largely unknown, scarcely understood and, consequently, rarely lived, not withstanding its fundamental and vitally important. It is a vocation that is frequently hidden, invisible to the naked eye, but meant to transmit spiritual life." 8 December, 2007. If you are a woman and feel you are being called to this Ministry, please call or email Cheralyn Quevedo at (813) 5239349 cjqcafe@gmail.com. We will be praying a Rosary of Intercession for Priests every Thursday at 9:00am in the Cry Room.
Baby Bottle Boomerang The Baby Bottle Boomerang at Incarnation has been a great success! Thank you to every one who has participated. Your investment in the Foundations of Life Pregnancy Center will continue to assist women and families in unplanned or crisis pregnancies. If you have not yet had a chance to turn in your bottle, please do so as soon as possible by giving it to one of the ushers. Please return the bottle — empty or full — as each bottle equals the cost of 10 baby diapers. Thank you for helping to protect God’s precious pre-born babies and for serving infants and their mothers. |6
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Catholic Campaign for Human Development Working on the margins The collection for the Catholic Campaign for Human Development (CCHD) provides funding for groups that make lasting change and uplift the poor in the United States. CCHD’s grants improve education, support economic development, and create affordable housing in low-income neighborhoods. Help us continue to defend human dignity and build communities of solidarity. Please give to the CCHD Collection.
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BLESSING OF AN ADVENT WREATH The use of the Advent Wreath is a traditional practice which has found its Sunday, December 6, 2015 place in the Church as well as in the From 8:30am - 3:30pm home. The blessing of an Advent Wreath takes place on the First Sunday of Advent St. Michael’s Hall or on the evening before the First Sunday Kids come do your Christmas shopping for mom, dad and other family members! of Advent. When the blessing of the Advent Wreath is celebrated in the home, it is appropriate that it be blessed by a parent or another member of the Bake Sale….Coffee & Donuts….Raffle family. with great gifts! All make the sign of the cross as the leader says: Our help is in the name of the Lord.
Affordable Gifts - from .50¢ to $5.00 and we will wrap them for free!
MAKE A CHILD SMILE HAPPY THANKSGIVING!
Christmas Project
The Parish Office will be closed for the Thanksgiving Holiday this Wednesday at 12:00 noon and will reopen on Monday, November 30th at 9:00am.
In keeping with our parish tradition, we are inviting the community to participate in the event, rightfully named “Make a Child Smile”, by donating a Christmas present.
On Thanksgiving Day, we will have only one Mass at 8:30am. You are invited to bring your bread or wine/ beverage for your Thanksgiving meal to be blessed.
Please return your unwrapped present no later than December 13th and place it in the collection boxes that will be provided on Sundays after all masses.
Response: (R/.) Who made Heaven and Earth. Then the scripture: Isaiah 9: 1-2, 5-6 or Isaiah 63: 16-17, 19 or Isaiah 64: 2-7 is read: Reader: The Word of the Lord. R/. Thanks be to God. With hands joined the reader says: Lord our God, we praise you for your Son, Jesus Christ: he is Emmanuel, the hope of the peoples, he is the wisdom that teaches and guides us, he is the Savior of every nation.
We will share those presents with our community as well as with children Lord God, let your blessing come upon outside of our parish. Thank you for us as we light the candles of this wreath. bringing a smile to the face of a child. May the wreath and its light be a sign of Christ's promise to bring us salvation. May he come quickly and not delay. We ask this through Christ our Lord.
ADVENT
Bible Study/Reflections Tuesday Evenings 7:00 PM - 8:30 PM Classroom 3 December 1- December 22, 2015 All are welcome! For more information contact Dennis or Adele Ference (813) 8860041. aeference@verizon.net 7|
R/. Amen. The blessing may conclude with a verse from “O Come, O Come, Emmanuel”: O come, desire of nations, bind in one the hearts of humankind; bid ev’ry sad division cease and be thyself our Prince of Peace. Rejoice! Rejoice! Emmanuel all come to thee, O Israel.
TREE OF LIFE MEMORIALS ALTAR SERVERS - David Smith - iccaltarservers@gmail.com EUCHARISTIC MINISTERS - If you would like to join this ministry contact Frank Salamone Phone: 813-205-8259 Email: fsalamone2003@yahoo.com READERS - Will Beran - 882-0178 ENVIRONMENT/ART - Connie Hennessey - 884-8326 USHERS - Tom Osborn - 885-3829 VISITORS OF THE SICK - Fr. Jairo Atehortua - 885-7861 BIBLE STUDY - Carmen Cayon - 884-3624 COLUMBIETTES - Maureen Finch - 885-1065 or maureen4@tampabay.rr.com. Meet every 2nd Thursday at 7:00pm, St. Patrick's Room FINANCE COUNCIL - Paul M. Phillips - 813-943-5057 ICCW - INCARNATION COUNCIL OF CATHOLIC WOMEN Alma Shamblin - 886-9365 Gen. Mtg. 1st Thursdays - Rosary at 7pm - Mtg. starts at 7:30pm JOB SEARCH SUPPORT - Hilda Lyons - icjobsupport@hotmail.com Tuesdays, 10:30 a.m. at the Town ’N Country Public Library KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS - For membership information - Félix Cayon 813-884-4052 or Ralph Galera - 813-792-8950. LIFE MINISTRY - Teresa Trubilla - 841-6563 - Trubilla@mac.com
In memory of a loved one who has passed away you may want to consider the Tree of Life Memorial at the church’s entrance. You may also want to remember a special Anniversary or a family member with a Leaf on the Tree. For information call Connie Hennessey at 884-8326. ANOINTING OF THE SICK gives spiritual strength in the face of suffering. A Parish priest is on call 24 hrs. in cases of emergency and is available for appointments. Call the Parish Office at 8857861. MATRIMONY (Marriage) - Couples need to contact the Parish Office at 885-7861 before setting a date. The preparation process takes a minimum of 6 months. HOLY ORDERS is for single men answering the call to priesthood. Any man or woman interested in the religious life should contact one of our parish priests or the Diocesan Vocations Director at 727-345-3338. HOMEBOUND MINISTRY - Eucharistic Ministers are available to bring Holy Communion to the sick at home. Please call the Parish Office at 885-7861 to make arrangements.
MUSIC MINISTRY - David Funes - dfunes@icctampa.org 813-8857811. Tuesday Rehearsals, 7 - 9pm in the Church Music Room PRAYER SHAWL GROUP - Leonor “Lily” Duran - 813-806-1567 or lilypadiii@yahoo.com. 2nd Tuesday, 7:00pm in Faith Formation Office RELIGIOUS ARTICLES STORE - Connie Hennessey - 884-8326 SPECIAL EDUCATION - Mary Thomson - 884-8040 STEWARDSHIP - Jim Cacacie - 813-881-1891 12 STEP MEETINGS - For more information contact AA Central Office at 813-933-9123 or www.aatampa-area.org Men's Closed Meetings - Tuesday, 7 pm St. Patrick's Room Closed Meetings - Wednesday, 7 pm St. Patrick's Room
STORE HOURS: Saturday - 4:00pm - 5:30pm Sunday - 8:00am - 1:30pm Stop by and take a look!
CABALLEROS DE COLÓN - Información - Félix Cayon 813-8844052 o Ralph Galera 813-792-8950. COMITÉ PASTORAL HISPANO - Padre Jairo - 885-7861 fatehortua@icctampa.org. Se reúne el tercer jueves de cada mes CORO HISPANO - David Funes - dfunes@icctampa.org o 813-8857811. Miércoles a las 7:00pm y los domingos a las 12:00 pm EMAUS DAMAS - Luz Dary Domínguez - 813-408-0207. Miércoles de por medio 7pm. EMAUS HOMBRES - Stevenson Quirindongo
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ESCUELA DE EVANGELIZACIÓN JUAN PABLO II María Teresa Aguilar 813-315-0925. Viernes 7pm, salón de clase #3. GRUPO DE JOVENES - Carmen Cayón - 884-3624. GRUPO DE JOVENES ADULTOS “VIVE” - Joana al 842-1149 o Eliana al 503-7156. Viernes, 7:00pm, salón St. John. GRUPO DE MATRIMONIOS - Ricardo and Claribel Duran 813-850-6512. Viernes, 7:30pm, salón St. Francis 1. GRUPO DE ORACIÓN - Denisse Vargas – 813-892-0980 o Milagros Olivo - 813-361-4356. Martes 7:30pm, salón St. Michael. LECTORES - Marcela Marshall - 813-453-3227 - mmarsh23@aol.com LEGIÓN DE MARÍA - Priscilla Hatch - 813-600-0208 o Sila Richards 813-885-2322 MINISTROS DE EUCARISTÍA - Tito Bello - 516-2619 MONAGUILLOS - Doris Quirindongo - 843-6654 RETIROS VIÑA DE RAQUEL - Grace Leiva - 813-479-5465 UJIERES - José Guaba - 504-5538
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Nuestro Señor Jesucristo, Rey del Universo 22 de noviembre de 2015
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Gracia y paz a ustedes, de parte de Jesucristo, el testigo fiel, el primogénito de los muertos, el soberano de los reyes de la tierra. — Apocalipsis 1:5
Domingo 22 de Noviembre de 2015. Reflexionando la Palabra de Dios Decimos que lo que reina es el poder y el tener, el placer y el darse la buena vida -vivir como un rey, como se dice. Reina el que sabe estar con los que mandan y deciden; reina el que practica la injusticia y es avaro; reina el que domina al pobre y sencillo. Hoy, sin embargo, la Iglesia proclama la realeza de Cristo. Su reino no es de este mundo, pero se construye en este mundo. Jesús es un Rey humilde que sirve y lava los pies a sus discípulos. Su reino no tendrá fin. Sus armas son la misericordia y el perdón, la verdad y la cruz. Quien quiera pertenecer a su reino debe ser como el grano de trigo que muere, crece, se hace espiga y da fruto abundante. En nuestro mundo tan tocado por la injusticia, la maldad, la pobreza, la violencia y la división, ¿está presente el reino de Dios? La realeza de Jesús no es la de este mundo; es la de la verdad. Me acerco a Dios que tiene poder para que sane a mi hijo, me cure a mí, me devuelva la estabilidad y armonía de mi matrimonio, pueda recuperar mi empresa. Y en cambio Dios hace como si no oyera, como si no estuviera metido en los asuntos del mundo. La verdad pasa por esa respuesta. Aceptar que Dios tiene autoridad sobre mi vida y mi existencia, que me eleva sobre los problemas cotidianos es uno de los retos del creyente de hoy. Acepto a Dios como el Señor de mi vida aunque las cosas de mi existencia diaria no salgan como yo quiero. Hay que saber leer entre líneas para entender este reino que está pero que todavía no está presente del todo. Hoy no es fácil entender la pobreza en clave evangélica, pero es necesario recordar una y otra vez que el reino sólo se muestra a los pobres. Pobreza de cosas y de ambiciones; pobreza de agresividad y de creerse más que los otros. El reino de los cielos viene y es captado por aquellos que son capaces de aceptar su indigencia desde los ojos de Dios. Dios no quiere humillarnos sino completarnos. Una de las grandes tragedias del ser humano de nuestra época es que vivimos sin referencias a la verdad. Vivir en la verdad supone mirarnos tal cual somos, sin tapujos, mirar nuestra miseria y ponerla en las manos de Dios. Cuando un cristiano piensa que es castigado por Dios, para él no ha llegado el reino. Cuando piensa que por hacer o no hacer esto o lo otro se va a condenar, todavía no ha irrumpido en él la fuerza del reino de Dios. Desde nuestra pobreza es como descubrimos la presencia amorosa de Dios que quiere compartir con nosotros su reino. P. Jairo 9|
El Reino de nuestro Señor Jesucristo El Reino del Señor es muy distinto al de aquellos que nos proponen cualquier guion o cualquier otro que haya existido en la historia: - Su tesoro es el amor - Sus armas son el servicio - Su corona es la verdad - Su trono es una cruz - Su castillo es la vida interior - Su pregón es Dios amor - Su ejército es el testimonio de aquellos que seguimos esperando y creyendo en Él
¡Feliz Día de Acción de Gracias a toda nuestra Comunidad Parroquial! La oficina parroquial estará cerrada desde el miércoles, 25 de noviembre al mediodía, hasta el lunes, 30 de noviembre a las 9:00am. Únete a nuestra Familia Parroquial en la Misa de Acción de Gracias el 26 de noviembre a las 8:30am. Pueden traer los panes y bebidas que van a servir en su Cena ese día para que sean bendecidos en la Misa.
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