CHURCH OF THE INCARNATION Parish Office: 5124 Gateway Dr. , Tampa, FL 33615
Ph. 813.885.7861
School Office: 5111 Webb Rd. , Tampa, FL 33615
Fax: 813.884.3624
Ph: 813.884.4502
www.icctampa.org
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Our Lord Jesus Christ the King November 25, 2012 Jesus Christ is the faithful witness, the firstborn of the dead and ruler of the kings of the earth.— Revelation 1:5
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 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 - Lisa Screeton lscreeton@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 Español: Cada domingo a la 1:30pm Cada viernes a las 6:30 pm Latin Mass 1st & 3rd Sundays of the month 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 español cada jueves de 5:30pm-6:30pm en la capilla
Church of the Incarnation
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CHRIST, THE KING The selection from the book of Daniel presented in today’s first reading was part of an attempt to weave a vision of ultimate success for the Jews under persecution. Exactly whom the author had in mind when he refers to “one like a Son of Man” is hotly disputed by scholars today. The fact is, we simply do not know if the author meant anyone in particular or if this is a collective, figurative image of Israel’s triumph. What we do know is that the early Christian community seized upon this passage and recognized it as a messianic prophecy, a foretelling of the ultimate triumph of Jesus as the Christ of God. The Lectionary’s juxtaposition of this text with today’s Gospel narrative of Jesus before Pilate is a wonderful example of how the liturgy “layers” passages with new meaning by inserting them in a particular context. The celebration of Christ the King allows us to hear these passages with a new depth of meaning in light of our contemporary understanding of how, in Jesus and his resurrection and ascension, we have seen the fulfillment of Daniel’s vision of ultimate deliverance. The veiled admission of Jesus before Pilate that he did indeed have a kingdom “not here” takes on new meaning against the cosmic vision of Daniel, who allows us to glimpse the “Ancient One” on his heavenly throne. Copyright © J. S. Paluch Co.
READINGS FOR THE WEEK Monday: Rv 14:1-3, 4b-5; Lk 21:1-4 Tuesday: Rv 14:14-19; Lk 21:5-11 Wednesday: Rv 15:1-4; Lk 21:12-19 Thursday: Rv 18:1-2, 21-23; 19:1-3, 9a; Lk 21:20-28 Friday: Rom 10:9-18; Mt 4:18-22 Saturday: Rv 22:1-7; Lk 21:34-36 Sunday: Jer 33:14-16; Ps 25; 1 Thes 3:12 — 4:2; Lk 21:25-28, 34-36
Congratulations to the 2012 St. Jude Medal Award Recipients Established in 1999 by Most Reverend Robert N. Lynch, Fourth Bishop of St. Petersburg, the St. Jude the Apostle Medal is awarded to a lay member of a parish for distinguished and outstanding service. Casted on the medal are the Diocesan Coat of Arms (left image) and the image of St. Jude the Apostle, Patron of this Diocese (right image). During evening prayer TODAY, the Feast of Christ the King at 3:00 pm, at St. Catherine of Siena Catholic Church in Clearwater, Bishop Lynch will recognize 103 recipients from 75 Parishes and Missions. SAINTS AND SPECIAL OBSERVANCES Sunday: Our Lord Jesus Christ, King of the Universe Monday: Thirty-fourth Week in Ordinary Time Friday:
St. Andrew
Saturday: Blessed Virgin Mary; First Saturday
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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. Martin Butler will be receiving this award. Congratulations to Martin! We thank you for your dedicated service to our parish.
Our Lord Jesus Christ the King
November 25, 2012
† Mass Intentions † SUNDAY - NOVEMBER 25 - OUR LORD JESUS CHRIST, KING OF THE UNIVERSE 7:30 A.M. (SI) In Thanksgiving by Ramos Family 9:00 A.M. +Raquel Cruz by Duran Family 10:30 A.M. PEOPLE OF INCARNATION 12:00 P.M. +Gloria Martinez by Connie Hennessey 1:30 P.M. +Emilio Urena by Daughter MONDAY - NOVEMBER 26 7:00 A.M. +Bertha Aquino by Family 8:30 A.M. +Freddy Ortiz by Maria Soto TUESDAY - NOVEMBER 27 7:00 A.M. (SI) St. Anthony 8:30 A.M. +Margarita Cruz by Maria Pheil WEDNESDAY - NOVEMBER 28 7:00 A.M. +James Stitt by Wife 8:30 A.M. +Charlene Dominiak by Family THURSDAY - NOVEMBER 29 7:00 A.M. +Frank Fernandez by Celia Fernandez 8:30 A.M. +All Souls FRIDAY - NOVEMBER 30 - ST. ANDREW, APOSTLE 7:00 A.M. 8:30 A.M. +Louis Martinez by Joyce Duet and Family 6:30 P.M. +Silvia Ramia Pedroso by Idania Mirabal SATURDAY - DECEMBER 1 8:30 A.M. +Laura Restrepo by Sonia de Celpa 4:30 P.M. +Mose and +Mary Taylor by Mark Taylor SUNDAY - DECEMBER 2 - FIRST SUNDAY OF ADVENT 7:30 A.M. (SI) Prayer Box Intentions by Our Lady of Mercy Prayer Group 9:00 A.M. +June Keaney by Tom and Susan Fraher 10:30 A.M. +James Collins, Jr. by Flynn Family 12:00 P.M. PEOPLE OF INCARNATION 1:30 P.M. +Estrella Yara by Daughter 4:30 P.M. +Orestes and +Caridad Cartaya by Children
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:
Jeannette Abrenica Janice and Addie P. Barbara Allaert Nora Alonso Benedetto Artino, Jr. Michelle Boylan Chuck Burton Mike Childers Jacqueline Colon Julia Colon Lorita Cortese Yolanda Cruz Jack and Lucy Dietz Manuel Escamilla Aurora Esparza Manuel Esparza Nila Espinola Beverly Fenton Robert Ferry
Dominick Fridella William Gareau Robert Hasty Francisco Hernandez Kathy Holecek Scott G. Kennedy Joyce Kielpinski Helen King Mimi Kuhla Natalie Lasko Tom Lom Mary Loper Sandy Loy Andrea Maleska Ana Marsicano Matthew McClane,Sr. Maryjane McNally Joe Mininno Roder Naranjo
Noah Nero Veronica Pacitti Bob Patterson JR Pearce Angelo Perez Kim Perez Jorge Rodriguez Roland Rodriguez Kiki Santiago Thomas Santiago Bill Seemann Christine Screeton Bill and Angie Spink Jaime Torres Ines Velazquez Bridget Vitto Rose Vrabel Michael Warren Jerry Wegman
Due to the Thanksgiving holiday, the collection totals for Nov. 18th will be in next Sunday’s bulletin. Sergio Pages, Jr. PV2 Chad Michael Burgess 1LT Orlando R. Zambrano Ryan Wegman, Afghanistan
Thank you for your contributions to the Collection for the Catholic Campaign for Human Development (CCHD)! Your generous gifts will help CCHD end poverty in America through better education, improved housing, and economic development. Through CCHD and its beneficiaries, we manifest Catholic social teaching and carry out Jesus’ mission to “bring glad tidings to the poor . . . to proclaim liberty to captives and recovery of sight to the blind, to let the oppressed go free” (cf. Lk 4:18).
SPC Janet E. Pagan, Afghanistan SPC Janice E. Pagan, Afghanistan David Valencia, Japan
Thank you to Buds, Blooms & Beyond for their donation of flower arrangements for our weekend liturgies and for our chapel. Visit them at 11234 W. Hillsborough, Tampa, FL 813-818-9600
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Church the Incarnation Faith of Formation News & More...
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Director of Faith Formation & R.C.I.A. Carmen Cayon
Grades Pk-12 Sacrament Preparation & Youth Ministry
Faith Formation Apprentice
Young Adult Ministry
Meg Kanatzar
Fr. Philip Clement
ccayon@icctampa.org
Philomena Johnson pjohnson@icctampa.org
mkanatzar@icctampa.org
fclement@icctampa.org
"Proeliatores Dei" is our parish's young adult group. Young adult pa-
YOUNG ADULTS - YOU ARE INVITED!
rishioners 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!
JOY Ministries FEED THE HOMELESS If you or your family would like to help feed the homeless on Friday evenings please contact Philomena Johnson in the Faith Formation Office at 813 -885-7861. Your HELP is GREATLY NEEDED for this wonderful ministry. Children under 18 MUST be accompanied by a parent.
Saturday, December 8th PRAYER OF THE WEEK Almighty ever-living God, whose will is to restore all things in your beloved Son, the King of the universe, grant, we pray, that the whole creation, set free from slavery, may render your majesty service and ceaselessly proclaim your praise. Through our Lord Jesus Christ, your Son, who lives and reigns with you in the unity of the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Reflection question: In what ways can I proclaim God’s praise in the coming week? Collect text from the English translation of The Roman Missal, © 2010, International Commission on English in the Liturgy Corporation. All rights reserved. Copyright © J. S. Paluch Company, Inc.
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8:00am - 11:30am St. Michael’s Hall Join us for the best Santa breakfast in town. This event always proves to be a jolly ole’ time for the little ones. There is lots of fun to be had. Everyone gets a chance to sit on Santa’s lap and whisper their Christmas list into his ear! Sponsored by the IPHSA (Incarnation Home & School Association)
Our Lord Jesus Christ the King
November 25, 2012
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PARISH ACTIVITIES
TUESDAY - NOVEMBER 27 7:00 P.M. AA Men’s Closed Meetings in St. Patrick’s Room 7:00 P.M. Spanish Prayer Group in St. Michael’s Hall 7:00 P.M. Music Ministry in Church WEDNESDAY - NOVEMBER 28 7:00 P.M. AA Closed Meeting in St. Patrick’s Room 7:00 P.M. Al-Anon Closed Meeting in St. Francis Room 2 7:30 P.M. Spanish Choir in Music Room THURSDAY - NOVEMBER 29 11:30 A.M. Our Lady of Mercy Prayer Group in Chapel 5:30 P.M. Spanish Intercessions Group in Chapel 7:00 P.M. Music Ministry in Church 7:30 P.M. Young Adults in St. John’s Room FRIDAY - NOVEMBER 30 7:30 P.M. Youth Group in St. John’s Room
TREE OF LIFE MEMORIALS
OPEN 1/2 HR BEFORE & AFTER THE 4:30PM SAT. MASS & ALL SUNDAY MASSES
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.
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 885-7861. Matrimony (Marriage) - Couples need to contact the Parish Office at 885-7861 before setting a date. The preparation process takes a minimum of 6 months. Holy Orders is for single men answering the call to priesthood. Any man or woman interested in the religious life should contact one of our parish priests or the Diocesan Vocations Director at 345-3338. HOMEBOUND 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.
MINISTERIOS HISPANOS Monaguillos: Doris Quirindongo - 817-9321 Coro Hispano: David Funes - 952-0359 Ministros de Eucaristia: Tito Bello - 516-2619 Lectores: Alan Aguilar- 315-0928 Ujieres: Jose Guaba-504-5538 Emmaus / Mujeres - Karla Navas - 408-2741 Emmaus/ hombres - Rafael Tamayo - 403-4272 Escuela de Evangelizacion Juan Pablo II: Ma. Teresa Aguilar - 315-0925 Grupo de Jovenes: Johnatan Fernandez - 484-1173 Grupo de Jovenes Adultos: Ana Acevedo - 359-7722 Grupo de Matromonios: Lecy & Dante Sanchez - 850-4526 Grupo de Oracion: Maria Rodriguez - 926-6436 Legion de Maria: Brunilda Reyes - 961-8505
LITURGY GROUPS ALTAR SERVERS DAVID SMITH - 885-7861 Or via e-mail : iccaltarservers@gmail.com EUCHARISTIC MINISTERS FR. PHILIP CLEMENT - 885-7861 READERS WILL BERAN - 882-0178 MUSIC DIRECTOR LISA SCREETON - 885-7861 ENVIRONMENT/ART CONNIE HENNESSEY - 884-8326 USHERS TOM OSBORN - 885-3829 VISITORS OF THE SICK FR. JAIRO ATEHORTUA - 885-7861
PARISH ORGANIZATIONS BIBLE STUDY CARMEN CAYON - 885-7861 CARNIVAL PAUL/NORMA HUNTER - 854-1171 COLUMBIETTES DALE ZGURZYNSKI - 885-5228 FINANCE COUNCIL DEACON FRANK JULIAN - 885-7861 HELPING HAND PARISH OFFICE - 885-7861 INC. COUNCIL OF CATHOLIC WOMEN ALMA SHAMBLIN -886-9365 Or via e-mail : afshamblin@aol.com INC. HOME & SCHOOL KIM FIELD - 884-4502 (School Office) JOB SEARCH SUPPORT HILDA LYONS - icjobsupport@hotmail.com KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS STAN ZGURZYNSKI - 885-5228 LIFE MINISTRY TERESA TRUBILLA - 841-6563 Or via e-mail : T2DeskTop@aol.com MEMORIALS-TREE OF LIFE CONNIE HENNESSEY - 884-8326 OFFICE VOLUNTEERS IRENE MARTINEZ - 885-7861 PRAYER SHAWL MINISTRY SILVIA RIVERA - 885-7861 RELIGIOUS ARTICLES STORE CONNIE HENNESSEY- 884-8326 SPECIAL EDUCATION ISABEL MORAES - 852-1501 MARY THOMSON - 884-8040 STEWARDSHIP PAUL HUNTER - 854-1171
RECEIVING SACRAMENTS BAPTISMS CARMEN CAYON - 885-7861 RCIA CARMEN CAYON - 885-7861 FIRST EUCHARIST PHILOMENA JOHNSON - 885-7861 CONFIRMATION PHILOMENA JOHNSON - 885-7861 MARRIAGE PREPARATION FR. PHILIP CLEMENT - 885-7861
Our Lord Jesus Christ the King
November 25, 2012
Incarnation
OUR SPONSORS Mrs. Christine and Mr. Tom Hyde, Attorney at Law – Four of a Kind Mrs. Alma and Mr. Don Shamblin – Flush Suarez –Griffin – Law Partners – Four of a Kind Mrs. Teresa Trubilla and Mr. William Cawley – Full House Incarnation Council of Catholic Women – Four of a Kind Green Thumb Nursery, in Sheldon Rd. – Flush level OUR BUSINESS FOR FULL PAGE PROGRAM ADS: G. Peppers Grill & Tavern
Casino Night
Plantation Animal Hospital LLC Elite Casino
Saturday, February 9th, 2013
OUR DONORS
Casino Night 2013 is seeking sponsors and donations for the much needed replacement of Incarnation School Roof. Parishioners who have a business that might benefit from the advertising should consider one of the several levels of sponsorship: Black Jack; Royal flush; Four of a Kind; Full House and Flush. For information on individual donations or sponsorships please contact Connie Hennessey at 813-884-8326.
Winn- Dixie Ace hardware G. Peppers Grill Sweetbay Supermarkets Sheraton Suites Hotel Vigo Importing Company
Incarnation Council of Catholic Women
CHRISTMAS SPIRITUAL BOUQUET MASS CARDS
Alzheimer's Family Caregiver Training Workshops
NOW AVAILABLE
(9:00 am–1:00 pm) Aston Gardens of Tampa Bay 12951 W Linebaugh Ave Tampa, FL 33626 To Attend Free Workshop: Call - 813-343-4673
AT THE PARISH OFFICE & RELIGIOUS ARTICLES STORE
Wednesday, December 12, 2012
Kids come do your Christmas shopping for mom, dad and other family members! Affordable Gifts - from .50¢ to $5.00 & we’ll wrap them for free!
Bake Sale….Coffee & Donuts ….Lunch…Raffle with great gifts!
We need gift bags and tissue paper. Call Shirley Polak at 813-884-8016 or Carolyn Lash at 813-854-5040 to arrange pick up.
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Church of the Incarnation
813-885-7861 Memorial Opportunity
We would like to enhance our liturgical decoration for Christmas by purchasing two Poinsettia Tree Racks for our Sanctuary. Your gift can be an opportunity to honor a loved one, living or deceased, for a special intention, or for a prayer answered. If you are interested in this Memorial Opportunity, please call the parish office and speak with Irene 813.885.7861
Attention all Parishioners! Be a Part of the Celebration! Enjoy food, fun, and music on Sunday, January 13th from 10 am to 3 pm in St Michaels Hall. A delicious lunch with your choice of chicken or ribs with sides are available for dining in or take out. BBQ Ribs is $15.00 per Adult or $8.00 per Child, Chicken is $12.00 per Adult or $6.00 per Child. Sides for both choices include baked beans, coleslaw, corn bread or white bread, hush puppies, dessert, and a drink. Let's come together for this milestone of our Church of the Incarnation. Tickets can be purchased outside of the Church after each mass starting today or you can contact Diana Galindo at 243-0303, Connie Hennessey at 884-8326, or Suzanne Perry-Casler at 610-6456. MONTHLY FOOD COLLECTION NEXT WEEKEND - Non perishables can be left in
Knight’s of Columbus – Laptop Raffle (Just in time for Christmas) Drawing December 8, 2012
HP Pavilion Laptop 15.6” LED display; 4GB Memory 500GB Hard Drive 3 USB ports AMD Quad-Core A6 accelerated Processor
DVD & CD drive
the plastic bins located in the church foyer. Monetary donations can be left in the Helping Hand Box at the rear of the church. Thank You!
Windows 7 Home Premium 64 bit
MS Office Home & student 2010 software
Titanium Maximum Security 2012
CHRISTMAS PARTY COLUMBIETTES, ICCW & KNIGHT OF COLUMBUS
Carrying Case
DECEMBER 8, 2012 ST. MICHAEL’S HALL - 6:00 - 10:00 PM
Tickets $2.00 or 6 for $10.00 Tickets available in the gazebo next Sunday, Dec 2nd (Need not be present to win)
' Keep Christ in Christmas' Christmas cards & car magnets on sale next Sunday after mass. Knights of Columbus Council 8612
ADMISSION: Individual - $1.00 & COVERED DISH Couple - $2.00 & COVERED DISH Ham will be provided PLEASE BRING: Appetizers, Christmas type salads, Side Dishes or Desserts
Cash Bar consists of Wine and Soda Water and Coffee are FREE
CONTACT:
Grace Lafferty (Columbiettes) 249-9989 Alma Shamblin (ICCW) 886-9365 Stan Zgurzynski (Knights of Columbus) 885-5228 SIGN UP NOW TO BE ADOPTED AT CHRISTMAS Families can sign up now to be considered to receive gifts at Christmas. Or, if you know a family who is in need please email imartinez@icctampa.org. The following information is needed: gender, age and sizes of the family members. We also need the names and contact information for the family. Please contact the office right away!
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Please let them know what you are bringing to the party.
Nuestro Señor Jesucristo, Rey del Universo 25 de noviembre de 2012 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 34 Tiempo Ordinario. Jesucristo Rey del Universo. Noviembre 25 2012 Reflexionando la Palabra de Dios Si miramos la realidad, nos podremos dar cuenta que lo que reina en el mundo es el dinero, el tener, el placer, y el darse la buena vida -vivir como un rey, como se dice-. Reina el que sabe estar al lado de los que mandan y deciden; reina el que domina al pobre e indefenso. Hoy, sin embargo, la Iglesia proclama la realeza de Cristo. Su reino no es de este mundo, pero se construye en este mundo. 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. La Iglesia celebra la festividad de Jesucristo Rey del Universo mirando al Final de los Tiempos, cuando Dios enviará a su Hijo para que venga por nosotros y nos convoque para contemplar el Amor de Dios. Cuando hablamos de Jesucristo como "Rey" no se dice en un sentido como lo podamos entender nosotros actualmente, de prestigios, privilegios y primeros puestos. Su reinado es la alternativa al mundo en el que vivimos. No es un construirlo de nuevo sino transformarlo y renovarlo. Él nos presenta un estilo de vida que tropieza con el sentido actual de los reinados del mundo, su reinado es desde el servicio, ante el poder, desde la humildad, ante el éxito y desde la pobreza, ante la riqueza. Cuando Jesús dice que su reino "no es de este mundo" nos está diciendo que no se rige por las normas del mundo. Su ser rey no es desde el dominio, la imposición, la fuerza, la rivalidad y la ambición, sino que se pone en y al servicio, busca vivir la verdad, la justicia, la paz, la libertad, la igualdad, todo desde el Amor. La diferencia del reinado de Jesús con los del mundo está en el estilo de vida y de los valores basados en el amor. Celebramos que Cristo no es el rey de un territorio sino que quiere ser el rey de nuestras vidas, de nuestro ser, de nuestro obrar. Que quiere ser el empuje y motor de todos nosotros, desde nuestra opción libre por Él. Y es así como el YA, el AHORA del reinado de Dios se hace presente. Su reinado está basado en el amor, siendo este el gran mensaje para toda la humanidad.
P. Jairo Para pensarlo Afirmar que Cristo va a venir hoy puede resultar en una falsa alarma, pero creer que podría ser así y que tendremos que rendirle cuentas nos motivará a vivir para Él. Planifica como si faltaran muchos años para el regreso de Cristo, pero vive como si viniera hoy.
¡Muchas gracias por sus contribuciones a la Colecta para la Campaña Católica para el Desarrollo Humano (CCHD)! Sus generosos donativos ayudará a CCHD a erradicar la pobreza en América mediante una mejor educación, mejores viviendas y desarrollo económico. Por medio de CCHD y de sus beneficiarios, ponemos de manifiesto la enseñanza social católica y realizamos la misión de Jesús de “llevar buenas nuevas a los pobres. . .anunciar la libertad a los cautivos y a los ciegos que pronto van a ver, despedir libres a los oprimidos” (cf. Lc 4:18). BAZAR DE NAVIDAD PARA NIÑOS 2 de diciembre, 2012 8:30am - 3:00pm - Salón St. Michael ¡Buenos regalos a bajo precio!
HAGA SONREIR A UN NIÑO” Done un juguete para los niños necesitados. Domingo, 16 de diciembre en el Salón St. Michael. Desde las 1:00pm hasta las 3:00pm. La entrada para los adultos es un juguete nuevo, sin envolver. Para más información comuníquese con Ivy Valdes al 813-886-5991.¡Los Esperamos!
Ayuda para familias de escasos recursos Si desea que su familia sea considerada para recibir regalos en Navidad o conoce de una familia que está en necesidad por favor envíe un correo electrónico a imartinez@icctampa.org. Necesitamos la siguiente información de cada uno de los miembros de la familia: edad, género, talla, y cualquier otra información que nos pueda ayudar. El Comité de Ministerios de Vida estará llevando a cabo la colecta anual de “Shoeboxes for Seniors”, el fin de semana del 16 de diciembre. Por su generosidad, residentes de Rocky Creek Retirement Center recibirán la sorpresa el día de Navidad con el regalo de estas cajas. Gracias por compartir el amor de Dios con otros y por bendecir a una persona de edad avanzada esta Navidad.
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25 de noviembre de 2012 TRADICIONES DE NUESTRA FE En 1917 México recibió una nueva Constitución en la cual se estableció una política de intolerancia religiosa, especialmente en contra de la Iglesia Católica Romana. Con el pasar de los años las normas anticlericales fueron puestas en vigor hasta el punto que algunos mexicanos piadosos y cristianos decidieron defender su religión. En marzo de 1925 estos mexicanos católicos fundaron la Liga Nacional para la Defensa de la Libertad Religiosa, en el mismo mes en que el papa Pío XI proclama la Fiesta de Cristo Rey, celebrada el último domingo del año litúrgico. Inspirados por el grito de “¡Viva Cristo Rey!”, los fieles se convirtieron en Cristeros, muchos de los cuales dieron su vida por Cristo, demostrando así que Jesús es verdaderamente el Rey de sus vidas. La Cristiada duró sólo tres años en México y muchos sacerdotes, religiosas, religiosos, laicas y laicos dieron su vida para la gloria de Cristo Rey en México. Con el tiempo muchos cristianos y cristianas han debido repetir el martirio de los Cristeros en países de Centro y Sudamérica. El siglo XX derramó mucha sangre cristiana en Latinoamérica. “¡Viva Cristo Rey!” —Fray Gilberto Cavazos-Glz, OFM, Copyright © J. S. Paluch Co. Colecta de Alimentos Mensual El próximo fin de semana tendremos nuestra colecta de alimentos. Todo lo que se reúna se donará al Banco de Alimentos de la Iglesia Luterana de Our Savior. Le damos las gracias por su generosidad y su continuo apoyo.
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DIALOGO MATRIMONIAL MDS Somos un movimiento de nuestra Iglesia Católica cuyo objetivo principal es apoyar a las parejas y matrimonios en sus luchas por fortalecer las tres relaciones principales de todo matrimonio: su relación con Dios, su relación de pareja, y la relación con sus hijos. Para lograr ese objetivo realizamos 6 retiros al año. Nos reunimos todos los viernes, donde tratamos, a la luz de la palabra de Dios, y del catecismo de nuestra Iglesia, los temas que crean mayores conflictos en la relación de toda pareja. Los invitamos a nuestro último retiro del año, el 7, 8 y 9 de diciembre. Los esperamos todos los viernes a las 7:30pm en el salón St. Francis. Nuestro lema es: “No es necesario cambiar de pareja, sino de actitud”. Para más información comuníquese con Dante y Lecy Sanchez al 813-850-4526 o Werther y Tomasina Taylor 813-598-5226.