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Parish Office: 5124 Gateway Dr. , Tampa, FL 33615 Phone: 813-885-7861 Fax: 813-884-3624
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PARISH OFFICE Hours: 9am - 4pm 5124 Gateway Dr. , Tampa, FL 33615 Ph. 813.885.7861 Fax: 813.884.3624 www.icctampa.org
SCHOOL OFFICE 5111 Webb Rd., Tampa, FL 33615 Ph. 813.884.4502 Fax: 813.885.3734 www.icstampa.org CLERGY Rev. Michael Suszynski, Pastor Rev. Jairo Atehortua Parochial Vicar Rev. Philip Clement, Parochial Vicar Deacon Pablo Maldonado Deacon Ramon Rodriguez
STAFF Parish Business Administrator - Paul Hunter phunter@icctampa.org Facility Manager - Dave Arnold darnold@icctampa.org / 919-4284 Parish Secretary - Irene Martinez imartinez@icctampa.org Receptionist/ Bulletin Editor - Silvia Rivera srivera@icctampa.org 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 Saturday: 8:30am & 4:30pm (Vigil)
READINGS FOR THE WEEK Monday: Rv 14:1-3, 4b-5; Ps 24:1bc-4ab, 5-6; Lk 21:1-4 Tuesday: Rv 14:14-19; Ps 96:10-13; Lk 21:5-11 Wednesday: Rv 15:1-4; Ps 98:1-3ab, 7-9; Lk 21:12-19 Thursday: Rv 18:1-2, 21-23; 19:1-3, 9a; Ps 100:1b-5; Lk 21:20-28 Thanksgiving Day (suggested): Sir 50:22-24; Ps 145:2-11; 1 Cor 1:3-9; Lk 17:11-19 Friday: Rv 20:1-4, 11 — 21:2; Ps 84:3-6a, 8a; Lk 21:29-33 Saturday: Rv 22:1-7; Ps 95:1-7ab; Lk 21:34-36 Sunday: Is 63:16b-17, 19b; 64:2-7; Ps 80:2-3, 15-16, 18-19; 1 Cor 1:3-9; Mk 13:33-37
THE LORD’S FLOCK Sheep are high-maintenance animals. They are not very intelligent. Without guidance and care, especially in a climate like Israel’s, they would die quickly from predators, starvation, or just their own slowness. The scriptural image of us as the Lord’s flock is not terribly flattering to us, since it is only the never-ending diligence of a watchful shepherd that allows the flock to survive. The feast of Christ the King was intended to call the world back to Christ as the sole power of the world, to bring back a flock that had been scattered by many negative forces of the growing industrial, scientific, and war-torn world of the early twentieth century. It is fitting that, as we celebrate Christ the King, we hear about Christ the Shepherd who cares for us and who, likewise, will be there at the end of time. Interestingly enough, as the Gospel illustrates, our own destiny is determined by the way we have been “shepherds” to the rest of the flock. Copyright © J. S. Paluch Co.
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 Coming to the end of the Church year, we can wonder how we got “extreme unction” out of “anointing of the sick.” “Extreme” comes from a Latin phrase, in extremis, which in English refers to the last struggle of a dying person. “Last rites” is a phrase in common usage, and refers to the fact that years ago everyone waited until the last crisis of illness to summon the priest. The goal of anointing had always been healing and forgiveness, but in time it began to be seen as a preparation for death. In a hard world, almost anything from a hangnail to a sneeze could be life-threatening, so perhaps the change was inevitable. The emphasis on the penitential aspects was heightened, even to the odd practice of Rome in the twelfth century, when the sick person was sprinkled with ashes mixed with holy water and given a hair shirt as a sign of penance. The reformers thankfully overlooked some of these oddities of history, and today the sacrament of the sick is much more generously applied to persons in a wide range of situations. Still, it is a sacrament of reconciliation, and for that reason is not celebrated for an infant or toddler, although there is a rite for a visit to a sick child not including anointing or Communion. —Rev. James Field, Copyright © J. S. Paluch Co.
Our Lord Jesus Christ, King of the Universe
November 23, 2014
† MASS INTENTIONS † 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 MONDAY - NOVEMBER 24 - ST. ANDREW DUNG-LAC, PRIEST, MARTYR 7:00 A.M. +Frank Fernandez by Celia 8:30 A.M. (SI) Cheri Simpson by Bernie and Sheri Rafferty TUESDAY - NOVEMBER 25 - ST. CATHERINE OF ALEXANDRIA, VIRGIN, MARTYR 7:00 A.M. (SI) Rafferty Family by Bernie and Sheri Rafferty 8:30 A.M. +Margarita Cruz by Daughter WEDNESDAY - NOVEMBER 26 7:00 A.M. 8:30 A.M. +All Souls Spiritual Bouquets THURSDAY - NOVEMBER 27 - THANKSGIVING DAY 7:00 A.M. NO MASS 8:30 A.M. FRIDAY - NOVEMBER 28 7:00 A.M. +Manuel Cacdac by Ricardo and Trina Borromeo 8:30 A.M. +Manuel J. Vega by Minerva Vega 6:30 P.M. +Leandra V. Marcelin by Husband SATURDAY - NOVEMBER 29 8:30 A.M. +Julia Colon by Daughter 4:30 P.M. +Marion Domini by Ginny SUNDAY - NOVEMBER 30 - FIRST SUNDAY OF ADVENT 7:30 A.M. +Deceased Members of Correa-Flores Families 9:00 A.M. +Julia Colon by Daughter Silvia 10:30 A.M. +Jay Cerra by Rosa Family 12:00 P.M. PEOPLE OF INCARNATION 1:30 P.M. +Andres Paulino by Socorro and Hortensia 4:30 P.M. (SI) Luis Riveros by Rita and John Knipper
SACRIFICIAL GIFTS OF TREASURE OFFERTORY (First Collection) is used solely for the operation and maintenance of the parish. Weekly Target ................................................. $21,000.00 11/16/2014 Offertory Donations ..................... $19,227.00 Shortfall……………………………………….$ 1,773.00 Tuition Assistance ........................................... $ 195.00 Dominican Parish….………………………….$ 1,083.00 Sound System…………………………………$ 1,105.00 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 Jeannette Abrenica Joyce Adams Alexis Aldana Thomas Baffil Lucas Baker Lisa Barrelet Maria Barrios Will Beran Suzanne Bessler Monique Biumi Gaberial Brady Judith Brown Ted Brown Kay Burgess Frank Burke Martin Butler Vincent Buto Malcolm J. Carter 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 Ann Hack Robert Hasty Isabelle Henderson Letty Hernandez Janet Hogsten Penni Hollis Susan Jamieson 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 Vilma Rivas 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
11/16/2014 Renovation Donations…………...$ 1,844.00
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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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!!! 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!!
NO session November 30th
HAPPY THANKSGIVING! The Parish Office will be closed for the Thanksgiving Holiday this Wednesday at 12:00pm and will reopen on Monday, December 1 at 9:00am. 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. **********************************************
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.
LOOKING FOR A CO-TEACHER-CATECHIST Arts and 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.
********************************************** 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 grants improve education, support economic development, and help communities provide housing in low-income neighborhoods. Help us continue to defend human dignity and aid those living on the margins of society. Please give to the CCHD Collection.
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|
Our Lord Jesus Christ, King of the Universe
November 23, 2014
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TREE OF LIFE MEMORIALS ALTAR SERVERS - David Smith - iccaltarservers@gmail.com EUCHARISTIC MINISTERS - If you would like to join this ministry contact Frank Salamone Phone: 813-205-8259 Email: fsalamone2003@yahoo.com READERS - Will Beran - 882-0178 ENVIRONMENT/ART - Connie Hennessey - 884-8326 USHERS - Tom Osborn - 885-3829 VISITORS OF THE SICK - Fr. Jairo Atehortua - 885-7861 BIBLE STUDY - Carmen Cayon - 885-7861 CARNIVAL - Dave Arnold - 919-4284 COLUMBIETTES - Maureen Finch - 885-1065 or maureen4@tampabay.rr.com. Meet every 2nd Thursday at 7:00pm, St. Patrick's Room FINANCE COUNCIL - Tim Madden - 831-9770 tmmadden@tampabay.rr.com HELPING HAND - Paul Hunter - 885-7861 ICCW - INCARNATION COUNCIL OF CATHOLIC WOMEN Alma Shamblin - 886-9365 Gen. Mtg. 1st Thursdays - Rosary at 7pm - Mtg. starts at 7:30pm JOB SEARCH SUPPORT - Hilda Lyons - icjobsupport@hotmail.com Tuesdays, 10:30 a.m. at the Town ’N Country Public Library KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS 4th Degree Assembly 2984 Harry - 813-765-5725 - meets every 3rd Monday at 7:30 PM KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS - For membership information - Dave Shively - 813-525-5839 or Ralph Galera - 813-792-8950. LIFE MINISTRY - Teresa Trubilla - 841-6563 - Trubilla@mac.com MUSIC MINISTRY - Alex Groppe - agroppe@icctampa.org 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
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.
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 miércoles a las 7:00pm y los domingos a las 12:00 pm
SPECIAL EDUCATION - Mary Thomson - 884-8040 STEWARDSHIP - Tim Madden - 831-9770 tmmadden@tampabay.rr.com
EMAUS DAMAS - Liliana Astete 646-339-4286 y Doris Quirindongo (813) 843-6654. Miércoles de por medio 7pm.
THAT MAN IS YOU - Michael Rivera - 598-0972
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.
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!
EMAUS HOMBRES - Stevenson Quirindongo
813-817-9321
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 813-885-2322 MINISTROS DE EUCARISTÍA - Tito Bello - 516-2619 MONAGUILLOS - Doris Quirindongo - 843-6654
War destroys, kills, impoverishes. Lord, give us your peace!
RETIROS VIÑA DE RAQUEL - Grace Leiva - 813-479-5465 UJIERES - José Guaba - 504-5538
Our Lord Jesus Christ, King of the Universe
November 23, 2014
We encourage all of our parishioners to take advantage of this opportunity to receive the Sacrament of Reconciliation during this Advent Season.
PENANCE SERVICES SCHEDULE
Sunday, December 7, 2014 FROM 8:30AM - 3:30PM ST. MICHAEL’S HALL
Kids come do your Christmas shopping for mom, dad and other family members! Affordable Gifts - from .50¢ to $5.00 and we will wrap them for free! Bake Sale….Coffee & Donuts….Raffle with great gifts!
Catholic Health Care Directives at End of Life Care: Are you aware of your responsibilities?
St. Patrick’s - Saturday, December 13th Incarnation - Monday, December 15th Christ the King - Tuesday, December 16th St. Lawrence - Wednesday, December 17th St. Joseph - Thursday, December 18th
TIME - TALENT - TREASURE
The Kaye Prox Food Bank needs your help. Did you know the Incarnation is by far the largest sponsor of that Food Bank? We have treasure covered but now we need time and talent. If you could give of your time to volunteer and help handle and distribute food and clothing to the needy, you are qualified. Please contact the Parish Office for more information.
Come to this informative session with Certified Catholic Ethicist and Registered Respiratory Therapist Fernando Gutierrez. Become an informed health care surrogate, guided by Catholic healthcare doctrine and have your questions answered regarding end of life issues for you and/or your loved ones. Fr. Philip will also be present to discuss the Church's guidelines for funerals and burial and answer any questions you may have. Dealing with end of life issues is never pleasant. Come get informed. The seminar will be held in St. Michael's Hall on Saturday, December 20th from 10am - Noon.
WINTER BLAST SATURDAY, December 6 10 AM - 4 PM FREE EVENT
A TRADITION AT INCARNATION
Tampa Community Hospital 6001 Webb Rd, Tampa 33615
Families can sign up to Light the Candles on our Advent Wreath at Mass.
Bring your family and get FROZEN at our winter wonderland festival. Ice sculptures • Snow and Sledding • Music, fun and games
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SOUND SYSTEM REPLACEMENT Campaign Progress
Goal $45,000
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START Save This Date Third Annual Incarnation Tea and Fashion Show STORE HOURS: Saturday - 4:00pm - 5:30pm Sunday - 8:00am - 1:30pm
Saturday January 24, 2015 Incarnation Church, St. Michael’s Hall Sponsored by: Incarnation Columbiettes
Stop by and take a look at the new arrivals! (See future bulletins for additional information)
JUST IN TIME FOR CHRISTMAS!
‘Keep Christ in Christmas’
Knights of Columbus Laptop Raffle I-Pad Air - $800.00 value
Please come to the Gazebo and get into the Christmas Spirit!
Drawing will be held December 13th Tickets $1.00 each or 6 for $5.00
Nativity Magnets ($5.00 each) Christmas Cards in English and Spanish ($ as marked)
Ticket On Sale - In the Gazebo -Today! (Need not to be present to win) 8|
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Nuestro Señor Jesucristo, Rey del Universo 23 de noviembre de 2014 “Estuve hambriento y me dieron de comer, sediento y me dieron de beber”. — Mateo 25:35
Nuestro Señor Jesucristo Rey del Universo Reflexionando la Palabra de Dios Con la solemnidad de Cristo Rey finaliza el año litúrgico. En ella celebramos la realeza de Jesús, por cuyas manos será presentada al Padre toda la creación, al final de los tiempos. El título de Rey le viene dado a Jesús por el mismo Evangelio. Desde el momento de la venida de Jesús al mundo el reino de Dios está presente entre nosotros, si bien todavía no se ha manifestado en toda su plenitud. Así también el juicio de Cristo está realizándose en el presente de nuestra vida. El dictamen final no será más que hacer pública la sentencia que día a día vamos pronunciando nosotros mismos con nuestras obras de amor o desamor. Los hombres seremos juzgados según la aceptación o el rechazo de Cristo a quien no vemos en carne y hueso, pero que nos identifica con cuantos sufren en el mundo. El prójimo es así la pantalla de nuestra vida, el video para ver nuestra conducta, el espejo para recomponer nuestra figura cristiana, porque quien no ama a su hermano, a quien ve, no puede amar a Dios a quien no ve. La sensibilidad y solidaridad efectiva y afectiva ante el dolor ajeno son, pues, la medida exacta de nuestro cristianismo. Cuando nos reunimos para celebrar la Eucaristía, nuestro culto debe reflejar el culto de nuestra vida, y viceversa, porque se necesitan mutuamente. El culto completo del discípulo de Cristo se expresa en la solidaridad con el más necesitado. Esta es la religión que acepta el Señor. El compromiso efectivo de nuestra fe y de nuestro seguimiento de Cristo se comprueba a nivel de la vida, en el empeño por ayudar al que sufre, al pobre, el hermano menor de Jesús. En el acto penitencial del comienzo de cada Eucaristía hemos de examinar el amor que vivimos y practicamos, antes de presentar la ofrenda ante el altar. Este examen del amor es vigilancia cristiana. El ver como lejano el juicio último y tranquilizarnos es un engaño, porque está ya presente. Por eso cada domingo hemos de orar conscientemente nuestra profesión de fe, el credo: Creemos que el Señor vendrá de nuevo con gloria para juzgar a vivos y muertos y su reino no tendrá fin. Haber dado de comer al hambriento, equivaldrá a haber estado con el Señor y a ser dignos de continuar con Él: Vengan ustedes, benditos de mi Padre porque tuve hambre y me dieron de comer. No haber atendido al hermano, equivaldrá a haber vivido lejos del Señor y haberse encerrado en sí mismos, viviendo para sí y excluyendo al otro y al mismo Dios. Apártense de mí, porque tuve hambre y no me dieron de comer. Y, es que Jesús es el Rey que se identifica con sus vasallos: Les
aseguro que cada vez que lo hicieron con uno de éstos, mis humildes hermanos, conmigo lo hicieron.
P. Jairo
Para pensarlo Es triste oír que algunas personas digan que Dios se desentiende de ellos. ¿No será al contrario? ¿Cómo mira Dios nuestra vida? Esta es nuestra pregunta lógica al final del año litúrgico y que la palabra de Dios en el texto sobre el juicio final nos aclara. ¿Tendrá Dios un ordenador con una multitud de datos personales almacenados? ¿Organizará un largo proceso considerando y analizando pros y contras?
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Nada de eso, nos dice Jesús. La decisión nos desconcertará por lo breve, rápida y sencilla: “tuve hambre y me diste de comer…pasa adelante”. Es decir, nuestra vida depende de “cada vez que hiciste el bien con un hermano mío de esos más humildes, lo hiciste conmigo. Sólo por los caminos del servicio y la fraternidad se encuentra a Cristo Rey. Su reino es un mundo de gentes que ayudar y de gentes que ayudan. Cada vez que ayudamos y amamos a alguien, elegimos a Jesús como Rey.
************************************************************ ¡FELIZ DÍA DE ACCIÓN DE GRACIAS A TODA NUESTRA COMUNIDAD PARROQUIAL! La oficina parroquial estará cerrada desde el miércoles, 26 de noviembre al mediodía, hasta el lunes, 1 de diciembre 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.
************************************************************ La Colecta para la Campaña Católica para el Desarrollo Humano (CCHD) proporciona fondos para los grupos que efectúan cambios duraderos y mejoran la vida de los pobres en los Estados Unidos. Los donativos de CCHD mejoran la educación, apoyan el desarrollo económico y ayudan a las comunidades a ofrecer viviendas en vecindarios de bajos recursos. Ayúdenos a seguir defendiendo la dignidad humana y a socorrer a aquellos que viven al margen de la sociedad. Por favor, contribuya a la Colecta para CCHD.
************************************************************ Noviembre 23 RECORDANDO LA VIRGEN DE GUADALUPE CUARTA APARICION Cuando Juan Diego, radiante de felicidad estuvo ante el Obispo Fray Juan de Zumarraga y le conto de su cuarto encuentro con la Santísima Virgen, abrió su tilma para mostrarle la seña que le había pedido, y las flores cayeron como cascada al suelo. Para asombro del Obispo y de sus acompañantes, sobre la burda tela de la tilma del indio y tal como la había descrito previamente, apareció el retrato de la Virgen María maravillosamente pintado con los colores más exquisitos.
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LECTURAS DE LA SEMANA Lunes: Apo 14:1-3, 4b-5; Sal 24 (23):1bc-4ab, 5-6; Lc 21:1-4 Martes: Apo 14:14-19; Sal 96 (95):10-13; Lc 21:5-11 Miércoles: Apo 15:1-4; Sal 98 (97):1-3ab, 7-9; Lc 21:12-19 Jueves: Apo 18:1-2, 21-23; 19:1-3, 9a; Sal 100 (99):1b-5; Lc 21:20-28 Día de Acción de Gracias (sugerencia): Sir 50:22-24; Sal 145 (144):2-11; 1 Cor 1:3-9; Lc 17:11-19 Viernes: Apo 20:1-4, 11 — 21:2; Sal 84 (83):3-6a, 8a; Lc 21:29-33 Sábado: Apo 22:1-7; Sal 95 (94):1-7ab; Lc 21:34-36 Domingo: Is 63:16b-17, 19b; 64:2-7; Sal 80 (79):2-3, 15-16, 18-19; 1 Cor 1:3-9; Mc 13:33-37
Caballeros de Colón Recaudación de Fondos Gran Rifa: I-Pad Air Costo por boleto: $1 o 6 boletos por $5 Los boletos estarán a la venta los siguientes fines de semana en el gazebo: noviembre 23 y diciembre 7 & 14 de 8:00am 3:00pm.
Mantener a Cristo en la Navidad Los Caballeros de Colón tendrán a la venta imanes de coche con escena de la Natividad por $5.00 y tarjetas de Navidad a precios módicos. noviembre 23 y diciembre 7 & 14 8:00am - 3:00pm
LECTURAS DE HOY Primera lectura — El pastor-rey busca a los perdidos y sana a los heridos (Ezequiel 34:11-12, 15-17). Salmo — El Señor es mi pastor, nada me falta (Salmo 23 [22]). Segunda lectura — Cristo nuestro rey ha conquistado la muerte (1 Corintios 15:20-26, 28). Evangelio — El Hijo del Hombre se sentará en su glorioso trono y los separará unos de otros (Mateo 25:31-46).
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EMPIEZA SIENDO AGRADECIDO La gratitud es el sentimiento íntimo de la bondad recibida. El agradecimiento es el impulso natural de expresar ese sentimiento. Lo que sigue a ese impulso es una Acción de Gracias. —Henry Van Dyke