Church of the Incarnation
1|Parish Office: 5124 Gateway Dr. , Tampa, FL 33615
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
THE COMING KINGDOM
FINDING OUR WAY
Jeremiah could see it coming—the kingship of Jesus and the restoration of Jerusalem. But was anybody listening? Is anybody listening now? It must have been tough being a prophet, but Jeremiah was persistent in his message because he knew that it needed to be heard.
There’s a catch, though. Isn’t there always? But this catch is something that we can handle. It calls us to grow in the ways of Christ, to ready ourselves in prayer and action for his coming—some day as the world’s judge and redeemer, and every day into our individual hearts as our own personal savior. Advent helps us to remember this. We have long been told that this is a season of preparation that can bring us to Christmas morning a changed people. As with any period of preparation, though, we will get out of it only what we put into it. Trite? Maybe. True? Definitely.
Also persistent in his message is Paul as he encourages the Thessalonians—and all of us—to live in accordance with the kingship that Jeremiah foretold. He encourages us to conduct ourselves in ways of holiness so that we may be well prepared for the king’s coming. Finally, Jesus himself tells us to be ever diligent so that we may gain favor before our God and King. Jeremiah could see the kingship of Jesus coming. As we begin the season of Advent, Paul and Jesus tell us not only how to prepare for the Kingdom, but how to live it day to day. Copyright © J. S. Paluch Co.
Monday through Friday: 7:00am & 8:30am Saturday: 8:30am & 4:30pm (Vigil) Sunday: 7:30am, 9:00am, 10:30am (signed), & 12pm
READINGS FOR THE WEEK
Holy Days: 7:00am, 8:30am, 12:10pm, 6:00pm
Monday: Rom 10:9-18; Ps 19:8-11; Mt 4:18-22 Tuesday: Is 11:1-10; Ps 72:1-2, 7-8, 12-13, 17; Lk 10:21-24 Wednesday: Is 25:6-10a; Ps 23:1-6; Mt 15:29-37 Thursday: Is 26:1-6; Ps 118:1, 8-9, 19-21, 25-27a; Mt 7:21, 24-27 Friday: Is 29:17-24; Ps 27:1, 4, 3-14; Mt 9:27-31 Saturday: Is 30:19-21, 23-26; Ps 147:1-6; Mt 9:35 — 10:1, 5a, 6-8 Sunday: Bar 5:1-9; Ps 126:1-6; Phil 1:4-6, 8-11; Lk 3:1-6
(Spanish), 7:30pm (English) 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
Many of us have already put up our Christmas lights. So many of us have already drafted our lists and have begun our holiday shopping. Indeed, some of us have even started to wrap our purchases in preparation for the big day. But let us not forget that we have more important things for which to prepare. Jeremiah’s “just shoot” is being raised up before us. Now is the time to listen to Paul’s exhortations. Now is the time to live in a way pleasing to God. For in so doing, we will become our own sign to the world—not one of darkness but one of hope and light, a sign that the Lord’s kingdom is already upon us. Copyright © J. S. Paluch Co.
First Sunday of Advent November 29, 2015
I will raise up for David a just shoot; he shall do what is right and just in the land. — Jeremiah 33:15
First Sunday in Advent
MASS INTENTIONS SUNDAY - NOVEMBER 29 - FIRST SUNDAY IN ADVENT 7:30 A.M. (SI) Andrea Munoz by Family 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 MONDAY - NOVEMBER 30 - ST. ANDREW, APOSTLE 7:00 A.M. +Agnes Cruickshank by Laurie Decloedt 8:30 A.M. +Julia Colon by Family TUESDAY - DECEMBER 1 7:00 A.M. +Damian and + Maura Miraflor 8:30 A.M. +Mercedes Chacon de Garcia by Family WEDNESDAY - DECEMBER 2 7:00 A.M. (SI) Priests of Incarnation by Joe and Catalina Chan 8:30 A.M. VOCATIONS THURSDAY - DECEMBER 3 - ST. FRANCIS XAVIER, PRIEST 7:00 A.M. (SI) Andrea Munoz by Family 8:30 A.M. (SI) Novices of Dominican Sisters of St. Cecilia by Ference Family FRIDAY - DECEMBER 4 - ST. JOHN DAMASCENE, PRIEST 7:00 A.M. +All Souls by Suong Le 8:30 A.M. (SI) In Thanksgiving by Maria Barrios 6:30 P.M. +Ana Mercedes and +David by Scarlet SATURDAY - DECEMBER 5 8:30 A.M. +Veronica Latimore by Rosemary Ondrovic 4:30 P.M. +Jorge Cortez by Family SUNDAY - DECEMBER 6 - SECOND SUNDAY IN ADVENT 7:30 A.M. +Raymond Supper by Thomas and Harriet Smith 9:00 A.M. +Michael Schmidt by George and Thelma 10:30 A.M. PEOPLE OF INCARNATION 12:00 P.M. +Thomas Erich by Gregory and Kay Yehl 1:30 P.M. +Carmen Betances by Children
Offertory totals will be in next weeks bulletin.
November 29, 2015
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 Anna Marsicano Robert 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
Jubilee Year of Mercy November 29, 2015 First Sunday of Advent
Besides a new liturgical year, this Advent features an additional “beginning”—next week’s opening of the Jubilee Year of Mercy, a graced opportunity to contemplate more profoundly and live more concretely the mystery of God’s unconditional love. Pope Francis says that mercy, as the bridge connecting God and the human family, opens our hearts to welcome God’s love for us sinners and our eyes to recognize others, especially society’s least loved and most vulnerable, as brothers and sisters entrusted to our care. Today’s scriptures provide a perfect Jubilee preparation. Jeremiah comforts us with the promise of God’s justice; Paul challenges us to abound in love for all; Luke bids us to anticipate Jesus’ future coming as the joyful advent of our redemption. But in a unique way, this Jubilee Year’s Advent reminds us that Jesus, whose coming we await, is already present among us, in those for whom we need to become instruments of God’s mercy. —Peter Scagnelli, Copyright © J. S. Paluch Co., Inc.
BABY JESUS NOVENA PUPPET HELP Volunteers needed – Teens to Adults. 8 different performances, one for each day from December 15-22. Short 10-15 min Bible stories skits. We need help with the following: Puppeteers to manipulate Puppets. Sewing clothes for the puppets, drawing/painting stage props, and building the stage scenario so we can provide a memorable experience for our families. God bless you. Contact: Arleen Abreu 813-760-0099
BABY JESUS NOVENA Children Volunteers Needed
Let’s live the real values in our families and let us glorify the most important present God has given to us: The Birth of the Holy Child. Together let’s celebrate this special event with reflections, music, puppets and snacks. We will be waiting for you and your family.
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St. Michael's St. Michael's Pavilion St. Michael's St. Michael's St. Michael's St. Michael's St. Michael's St. Michael's
Rehearsals: Saturday, December 5 at 10:30am in St. Patrick's Room and Monday, December 14 at 7:00pm in the Music room at the rear of the Church. God bless you. If you are interested please Contact: Arleen Abreu 813-760-0099.
First Sunday in Advent
November 29, 2015
Upcoming Penance Services 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.
Incarnation Council of Catholic Women’s (ICCW) next monthly meeting is Thursday, December 3rd in St. Francis Room 1 and 2.
MINISTRY NEWS
Our next meeting will be December 8, 2015, at 7:00pm in the Faith Formation St. Patrick’s - Saturday, December 12th Office. New members are always welcome. Incarnation - Monday, December 14th If you or anyone one you know would Christ the King - Tuesday, December 15th appreciate the gift of a prayer shawl or St. Lawrence - Wednesday, December 16th for more information please call Lily or Silvia at the parish office. St. Joseph - Thursday, December 17th We are still taking donations—so if you have any extra yarn still hanging around and you would like to donate it to a worthy cause, please bring it to the Parish Office. Questions? Call Lily at 813-8061567.
Catholic Campaign for Human Development
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 the United States through better education, improved housing, and economic development. Through CCHD and its beneficiaries, we demonstrate 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” (Lk 4:18).
Rosary begins at 7:00 PM followed by the general meeting at 7:30 PM. Don’t forget your donation for Kaye Prox Food Bank and any used eye glasses (for third world countries) and greeting cards for Rocky Creek residents. New members are always welcome!
A TRADITION AT INCARNATION Families can sign up to Light the Candles on our Advent Wreath at Mass.
Blood Donor Honor Roll - Incarnation November 15, 2015
Elizabeth Allegra David Arnold William Daab, Jr. Frank Espinoza Norman Gendron Christine Hyde Caroline Langloy Francisco Lozano Daniel McMullen Jacinto Perez Floyd Ross Lester Vigo
Ivan Anaya Robert Christiansen
Tina Damuth Michael Fraser
Gonzalo HernandezGomez
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.
Robert Lang Anthony Lorello Gilbert Martinez Virginia Miller Doreen Rojas Josephine Shine
NEXT SUNDAY!
YOU ARE INVITED! Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament
December 6, 2015
MAKE A CHILD SMILE
From 8:30am - 3:30pm
Remember when Jesus was in the Garden St. Michael’s Hall Christmas Project of Gethsemane and simply wanted his Kids come do your Christmas shopping for apostles to stay awake and pray for him? mom, dad and other family members! Please return your unwrapped present He is asking you to do the same. no later than December 13th and Affordable Gifts - from .50¢ to $5.00 and place it in the collection boxes that Join us every First Friday following the we will wrap them for free! 8:30am until 6:15pm in the chapel. Even if will be provided on Sundays after all Bake Sale….Coffee & Donuts….Raffle with you can only stop by for a short visit, you masses. great gifts! won’t be sorry. |5
TREE OF LIFE MEMORIALS ALTAR SERVERS - David Smith - iccaltarservers@gmail.com EUCHARISTIC MINISTERS - If you would like to join this ministry contact Frank Salamone Phone: 813-205-8259 Email: fsalamone2003@yahoo.com READERS - Will Beran - 882-0178 ENVIRONMENT/ART - Connie Hennessey - 884-8326 USHERS - Tom Osborn - 885-3829 VISITORS OF THE SICK - Fr. Jairo Atehortua - 885-7861 BIBLE STUDY - Carmen Cayon - 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. Wednesday Rehearsals, 7pm 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
CHRISTMAS SPIRITUAL BOUQUET MASS CARDS Now available at the Parish Office & Religious Articles Store.
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. Jueves a las 7:00pm en el salón de Música 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
First Sunday in Advent
SPIRITUAL MOTHERHOOD FOR PRIESTS
If you are a woman and feel you are being called to this Ministry, please call or email Cheralyn Quevedo at (813) 523-9349 cjqcafe@gmail.com. We will be praying a Rosary of Intercession for Priests every Thursday at 9:00am in the Cry Room.
November 29, 2015
Next Sunday is the monthly food bank collection. Please bring non-perishables and leave them in the plastic bins that will be located in the church foyer.
Abortion Aftercare – Project Rachel Women and Men take the first step, there is hope!
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) 886-0041. aeference@verizon.net
Seek wholeness through the healing love and mercy of God. Through Project Rachel you can begin your confidential and non-judgmental journey to healing. Rachel's Vineyard™ weekend retreats are scheduled for February 26, 2016 (English) and January 15-17, 2016 (Spanish). In addition, a new post abortion support program called “Living Well”. Next gathering is Thursday, December 17th from 7:00 p.m. till 8:30 p.m. at the St. James Chapel at the Bethany Center and continue every Third Thursday of the month throughout the Jubilee Year of Mercy. This is a monthly support group for those impacted by abortion. Call 813-924-4173 for more information or to register. Visit: www.rachelsvineyard.org |7
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Interfaith Prayer Service for an End to the Use of the Death Penalty
ADMISSIONS TEST DATES DECEMBER 5, 2015 & JANUARY 23, 2016
Family and Student Shadow Visits Currently Being Scheduled Bishop McLaughlin Catholic High School 13651 Hays Road • Spring Hill, FL 34610 • www.bmchs.com • (727) 857-2600 Ext. 244
In Honor of the Immaculate Conception…. 200 Hands for Mary - December 5th, 2015 Volunteer Service Work Day - Mary Help of Christians Center, 6400 E. Chelsea St., Tampa, FL 33610 Registration begins at 8:00am. Mass at 8:30am. Lunch will be provided. For more information: 813-626-6191 or 200handsformary@gmail.com
The World Day of Cities for Life/Cities against the Death Penalty takes place on November 30. On this date, cities across the world mobilize to renounce the death penalty and work for a more civil form of justice. The Sant’Egidio Community launched the first International “Cities for Life, Cities against the Death Penalty” Day on November 30, 2002. This date was chosen because it coincides with the anniversary of the first death penalty abolition in history, which occurred in the Grand Duchy of Tuscany in 1786. The Diocese of St. Petersburg will join in this international campaign by celebrating an Interfaith Prayer Service at the Cathedral of St. Jude the Apostle at 7:00pm (5815 5th Avenue North, St. Petersburg, FL 33710). All are welcome.
LATIN CLASS Lingua Latina est thesaurus incomparandae praestantiae The Latin language is a treasure of incomparable value.
Cristo Rey Tampa High School (www.cristoreytampa.org)
Cristo Rey Tampa is a Catholic, coed, college prep high school grades 9-12, serving students that want to go to college and come from families with limited or low financial resources. We make our rigorous college prep academic education affordable through our Corporate Work Study. All students work in professional jobs a few days a month to help pay for their education. We are now accepting online applications for the the 2016-2017 academic year.
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Celebración en honor a Nuestra Señora Grade for de Guadalupe Emperatriz de las Américas y patrona de México
*Entrance Exam & Parent Orientation* Register Online at www.cristoreytampa.org Saturday, December 5, 2015, Saturday, January 23, 2016 Saturday, February 13, 2016. 8:30 AM – 12 Noon For more information contact: Alberto R. Rios Director of Admissions & Enrollment Management Cristo Rey Tampa High School 6400 East Chelsea Street Tampa, Florida 33610 Phone: (813) 621-8300 Fax: (813) 620-1500 E-mail: arios@cristoreytampa.org Web: www.cristoreytampa.org 8|
The Latin class of Most Holy Redeemer Parish welcomes new students. This free class meets on Thursday evenings at 6:30pm. To register, write cbracdon@msn.com or call (813) 748-0746.
Con gran alegría, nuestra comunidad se prepara para celebrar los días 11 y 12 de diciembre la Fiesta en honor a Nuestra Señora de Guadalupe. Para este año estamos preparando esta gran celebración de la siguiente manera: Viernes 11 de Diciembre de 2015, comenzando a las 6:30 PM. •
Misa en honor a la Virgen de Guadalupe. Presentación de las Apariciones, en el salón St. Michael, después de la Misa.
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Sábado 12 de diciembre Misa a las 5:00AM. Mañanitas a la Virgen Morena. Lugar: Parroquia Encarnación ¡LOS ESPERAMOS A TODOS!
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Primer Domingo de Adviento Domingo 29 de Noviembre de 2015. Reflexionando la Palabra de Dios La Iglesia nos propone anualmente en su Liturgia un recorrido por el Misterio íntegro de Cristo, con el propósito de ayudarnos a seguir un proceso de crecimiento, por la contemplación de la obra salvadora de Jesús y la asimilación de su palabra. En este marco litúrgico es donde recibimos sacramentalmente la gracia de Dios como lluvia fina que fertiliza nuestra fe, purifica nuestra caridad y la hace exuberante en buenas obras. El cristiano que, con sencillez, con espíritu de oración y suficiente interés, sigue durante el año la Liturgia de la Iglesia, se siente reconfortado y estimulado en el camino hacia Dios y experimenta en sí mismo el crecimiento de la pequeña semilla del Reino de los cielos. La palabra Adviento significa tiempo de preparación y de esperanza. La esperanza es parte esencial de nuestra vida: esperamos llegar a mayores, acabar los estudios, encontrar un buen trabajo. Esperamos la primavera, el tiempo de vacaciones, el tiempo de cosecha; esperamos superar las crisis; esperamos la jubilación. Pero más allá de estas esperanzas, digamos externas y temporales, vivimos una esperanza más fundamental: la de descubrir el sentido pleno de la vida, la de encontrar nuestra identidad profunda, la de perder el miedo al futuro desconocido, la de sabernos plenamente perdonados, la de sentirnos infinitamente amados por Dios. Mantenemos viva, por fin, la esperanza de la vida eterna. Son todas estas esperanzas las que el Adviento quiere recoger; puesto que, durante este tiempo, recordamos de una manera insistente las promesas de salvación que, desde antiguo, ha hecho Dios a su pueblo. Dios ha prometido, y después, cumple sus promesas; para nosotros un firme motivo de esperanza y un fuerte estímulo; la gracia de Dios no se nos da en vano. ¿Cómo podríamos esperar el crecimiento y el fruto, si la semilla es depositada en un terreno duro o lleno de maleza? Por ello, nos conviene vivir atentos y vigilantes, hemos de trabajar nuestra terreno purificando nuestras intenciones y promoviendo deseos sinceros de bienes superiores. Hemos de arrancar el deseo exagerado de valores temporales, sensibles, efímeros. En el interior de nuestro corazón, en lo más recóndito de nosotros mismos es donde se hace realidad la venida del Señor. El Señor vendrá ciertamente, pero, ¿nos hallará en casa? ¿Podrá establecer contacto afectivo con nosotros? Si vivimos superficialmente en el exterior, si no acostumbramos a estar en casa, en nuestro interior; si no oramos, ni guardamos silencio, ni hacemos lecturas que nos despierten y promocionen, el Señor, cuando venga, tendrá que pasar de largo. He aquí la actualidad perenne del Adviento: El Señor que viene y nosotros que le recibimos cada vez con una intensidad y un amor nuevos. P. Jairo 9|
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Minutos de Sabiduría No vayas por la vida siendo exigente con los demás, que eso hace áspero tu camino. Recuerda que no debemos humillar a nadie. Los errores que los otros cometen hoy, los podemos cometer también nosotros mañana. No te juzgues intachable, perfecto o infalible. Todos podemos fallar y nos podemos equivocar. Trata a los otros con tolerancia para poderlos corregir si se equivocan. La perfección no es de esta tierra. No exijas de los otros lo que tú no puedes dar.
************************************************** GRUPO DE JOVENES ADULTOS VIVE Cristo VIVE y te pide que no cierres los ojos ante la necesidad de otros. Estamos aceptando donaciones para continuar brindándole una mano amiga a los indigentes del área de Tampa. Puedes traer tus donaciones a la Iglesia de Encarnacion el ultimo domingo de este mes, y VIVE se encarga del resto. *Artículos Medias, Toallitas, Cobijas, Cepillo de dientes, Crema de dientes, Cuchillas de afeitar, Shampoo, Desodorante, Jabón, Botellas de agua/sodas/jugos enlatados. *Artículos pequeños preferiblemente (tamaño de viaje) Para más información llámanos al: 813-842-1149 (Joana) o 813-503-7156 (Eliana). Visítanos en Facebook: icc.VIVE Escríbenos: grupovive.icc1@hotmail.com
Bazar de Navidad para Niños Patrocinado por el Concilio de Mujeres Católicas (ICCW) de Encarnacion Diciembre 6, 2015 de 8:00am - 3:30pm en el Salón St. Michael Los niños tendrán la oportunidad para comprar el regalo perfecto para mamá y papá o el profesor. Precios módicos .50¢ hasta $5.00.
Asista a las reuniones del GRUPO DE PAREJAS MDS y reciba el apoyo Invitamos a todas las parejas casadas o no casadas para que participen de nuestro grupo para su crecimiento. Tenemos charlas todos los viernes en el salón St. Francis 1 a las 7:30 pm. Sin costo alguno. Ofrecemos cuidado de los niños. El próximo retiro es el 4, 5 y 6 de diciembre y el costo es $160. Para mayor información comunicarse con Ricardo o Claribel al (813) 850-6512. ¡Los esperamos!
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LECTURAS DE LA SEMANA Lunes: Rom 10:9-18; Sal 19 (18):8-11; Mt 4:18-22 Martes: Is 11:1-10; Sal 72 (71):1-2, 7-8, 12-13, 17; Lc 10:21-24 Miércoles: Is 25:6-10a; Sal 23 (22):1-6; Mt 15:29-37 Jueves: Is 26:1-6; Sal 118 (117):1, 8-9, 19-21, 25-27a; Mt 7:21, 24-27 Viernes: Is 29:17-24; Sal 27 (26):1, 4, 13-14; Mt 9:27-31 Sábado: Is 30:19-21, 23-26; Sal 147 (146):1-6; Mt 9:35 — 10:1, 5a, 6-8 Domingo: Bar 5:1-9; Sal 126:1-6; Fil 1:4-6, 8-11; Lc 3:1-6
NOVENA DEL NIÑO DIOS - TITERES Necesitamos voluntarios – Jóvenes y Adultos. 8 presentaciones diferentes, una cada día desde diciembre 15 al 22. Actos cortos de 10-15 min con historias de la biblia. Todo talento es útil: Para manipular los títeres, coser sus vestimentas, pintar los escenarios, construir el teatrillo para así proveer una experiencia inolvidable a nuestras familias. Dios los bendiga. Contacto: Arleen Abreu 813-760-0099
La Novena del Niño Jesus se celebrara del 15 al 23 de diciembre. Recuperemos los verdaderos valores en nuestras familias y presentémosle el honor que merece el regalo más importante de todos los regalos que Dios nos presenta: El nacimiento to del Niño Jesus. Diciembre
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NOVENA DEL NIÑO DIOS Niños Voluntarios Ensayos: Sábado Diciembre 5 a las 10:30 am en el salón St. Patrick y Lunes Diciembre 14 en el salón de Música detrás de la Iglesia. Dios los bendiga. Interesados contactar a: Arleen Abreu 813-760-0099