PARISH OFFICE Hours: 9am - 4pm 5124 Gateway Dr. , Tampa, FL 33615 Ph. 813.885.7861 Fax: 813.884.3624 www.icctampa.org
SCHOOL OFFICE 5111 Webb Rd., Tampa, FL 33615 Ph. 813.884.4502 Fax: 813.885.3734 www.icstampa.org
Clergy - 813-885-7861 Very Rev. Michael Suszynski, Pastor Rev. Jairo Atehortua Parochial Vicar Rev. Philip Clement, Parochial Vicar Deacon Frank Julian Deacon Pablo Maldonado Deacon Ramon Rodriguez
Second Sunday of Advent - December 8, 2013
Staff - 813-885-7861 Parish Business Administrator - Paul Hunter phunter@icctampa.org Facility Manager - Dave Arnold darnold@icctampa.org / 919-4284 Parish Secretary / Bulletin Editor Irene Martinez imartinez@icctampa.org Receptionist/ Asst Editor - Silvia Rivera srivera@icctampa.org Music Director - Cal Leferink cleferink@icctampa.org Director of Faith Formation - Carmen Cayon ccayon@icctampa.org Sacrament Prep. & Youth Ministry Philomena Johnson - pjohnson@icctampa.org Faith Formation Apprentice Meg Kanatzar - mkanatzar@icctampa.org
Mass Schedule Monday through Friday: 7am & 8:30am Saturday: 8:30 am & 4:30pm (Vigil) Sunday: 7:30am, 9:00am, 10:30am (signed), 12pm
MISAS EN ESPAÑOL:
Cada domingo a la 1:30pm Cada viernes a las 6:30 pm
LATIN MASS: Sundays at 4:30pm CONFESSIONS: Saturdays - 2:30 to 3:30pm in Church DEVOTIONS Morning Prayer Group: Liturgy of the Hours Mon., Tue., Thurs., Fri. & Sat. from 8:10am - 8:25am
ADORATION OF THE BLESSED SACRAMENT Every 1st Friday following the 8:30 am Mass until 6:15pm ROSARY every Thursday at 11:30am in the chapel ROSARIO EN ESPAÑOL - cada jueves de 5:30pm-6:30pm en la capilla
CHILDREN’S CHRISTMAS BAZAAR - THIS SUNDAY 8:00 AM to 3:30 PM in St. Michael’s Hall “Children Only” Shopping Mall on the Stage Gifts for Mom, Dad or your Teacher - All Gifts priced from 50 cents to $5.00
Come By and say Hi to Santa Claus Free Hot Coffee for Adults ● Christmas Bake Sale (Homemade Breads/Desserts) Shop for Beautiful Gifts at the Religious Article Store Booth Christmas Story Telling A FUN-FILLED EVENT FOR THE ENTIRE FAMILY!
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December 8, 2013 Second Sunday of Advent WONDERS The normal response to a surprise is amazement, gratitude, and delight. By definition, we don’t anticipate surprises. Their occurrence reminds us that we cannot always guess or shape the future. Granted, we do what we can do; we attend to the daily tasks, as we must. For grace is surely here in the mundane, and God is in the details. But God is in the happy surprises, too. Today’s readings are filled with startling developments. We hear the clarion cry of one of those rare prophets announcing the coming of the Lord. Isaiah proclaims startling, surprising images of the nearly impossible reconciliation of opposites: calf and lion, leopard and young goat, child and serpent. Isaiah’s vision sees all of these creatures living in harmony. This is Eden again; this is paradise. It is God’s surprise and promise. Copyright © J. S. Paluch Co. READINGS FOR THE WEEK Monday: Gn 3:9-15, 20; Ps 98:1-4; Eph 1:3-6, 11-12; Lk 1:26-38 Tuesday: Is 40:1-11; Ps 96:1-3, 10ac, 11-13; Mt 18:12-14 Wednesday: Is 40:25-31; Ps 103:1-4, 8, 10; Mt 11:28-30 Thursday: Zec 2:14-17 or Rv 11:19a; 12:1-6a, 10ab; Jdt 13:18bcde, 19; Lk 1:26-38 or Lk 1:39-47, or any readings from the Common of the Blessed Virgin Mary, nos. 707-712 Friday: Is 48:17-19; Ps 1:1-4, 6; Mt 11:16-19 Saturday: Sir 48:1-4, 9-11; Ps 80:2ac, 3b, 15-16, 18-19; Mt 17:9a, 10-13 Sunday: Is 35:1-6a, 10; Ps 146:6-10; Jas 5:7-10; Mt 11:2-11
In October 2014, Pope Francis will convene an Extraordinary Synod, or a special conference, of bishops from around the world in Rome to review and discuss Pastoral Challenges to the Family in the Context of Evangelization. To prepare for the conference, the Holy See has asked bishops to respond to a series of questions about challenges in ministering to families today after receiving feedback from others in their dioceses. The Most Reverend Robert N. Lynch asks priests, deacons, religious and the lay faithful of the diocese to be a part of this important initiative by taking a survey. The survey was developed based on topics sent from the Holy See. Among the challenges explored in the survey are: cohabitation outside of marriage, same-sex unions, adoption of people in same-sex unions, marriage of people in varying religious affiliations, single-parent families, polygamy, pastoral programs for engaged and married couples, and the negative impact of the media on the meaning of Christian marriage and family. The survey is anonymous and the honest input of those throughout our diocese is most appreciated. The survey has been designed so that you can forward it to family members, friends, coworkers, neighbors and others who might not have easy access to it. We also welcome those who might attend Mass occasionally or perhaps not at all to provide their feedback through the survey. Please go to www.dosp.org and on the homepage you will click on “CLICK HERE TO TAKE THE SURVEY FOR VATICAN STUDY ON MINISTERING TO FAMILIES.” The faithful are asked to complete the survey no later than December 31, 2013. Paper copies of the survey are also available at the main entrance of the church and must be returned to the parish by the end of December.
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† Mass Intentions † SUNDAY - DECEMBER 8 - SECOND SUNDAY OF ADVENT 7:30 A.M. +Paulina Caridad Pons by Daughter 9:00 A.M. (SI) Prayer Box Intentions by Our Lady of Mercy Prayer Group 10:30 A.M. +Gerald and +Lorraine Hyrn by Karen Schluchter 12:00 P.M. PEOPLE OF INCARNATION 1:30 P.M. (SI) In Thanksgiving by Rosa Morales 4:30 P.M. +Carmen Rigualts by Olga and Robert Gonzalez MONDAY - DECEMBER 9 - THE IMMACULATE CONCEPTION 7:00 A.M. 8:30 A.M. +Nicholas John by Annette Manipadam TUESDAY - DECEMBER 10 7:00 A.M. 8:30 A.M. +Hugo Millan by Myriam WEDNESDAY - DECEMBER 11 - ST. DAMASUS 1, POPE 7:00 A.M. +Billy Ellis by Ference Family 8:30 A.M. +Robert Zelenka by Faculty and Staff THURSDAY - DECEMBER 12 - OUR LADY OF GUADALUPE 7:00 A.M. +Dr. Eduardo Ercia by Ercia Family 8:30 A.M. +Odilia Castelo Branco by Daughter FRIDAY - DECEMBER 13 - ST. LUCY, VIRGIN AND MARTYR 7:00 A.M. 8:30 A.M. +Emmanuel Kuizon by Kuizon Family 6:30 P.M. +Alba Ocampo by Irma and Nidia Ocampo SATURDAY - DECEMBER 14 - ST. JOHN OF THE CROSS, PRIEST 8:30 A.M. +Celia D. Jenkins by Family 4:30 P.M. +Janet, +Mary and +Mose Taylor by Mark Taylor SUNDAY - DECEMBER 15 - THIRD SUNDAY OF ADVENT 7:30 A.M. (SI) Donna Ridgeway by Barbara Rivera 9:00 A.M. (SI) Prayer Shawl Ministry 10:30 A.M. +Deceased Members of Paccione Family by Family 12:00 P.M. +Angela Vega by Minerva 1:30 P.M. PEOPLE OF INCARNATION 4:30 P.M. +Marie Budny by Daughter
SACRIFICIAL GIFTS OF TREASURE OFFERTORY (First Collection) is used solely for the operation and maintenance of the parish. Weekly Target .................................................. $23,000.00 11/24/2013 Offertory Donations .................... $18,945.33 Shortfall ............................................................ $ 4,054.67 12/01/2018 Offertory Donations ..................... $18,380.00 Shortfall ............................................................ $ 4,620.00 Tuition Assistance (11/24 & 12/01) ................. $ 322.00 Helping Hand (11/24 & 12/01) ........................ $ 1,323.50 Christmas Flowers (11/17 - 12/01) ................. $ 1,340.00 Cath. Camp. Human Dev. (Nov. 3 - Dec. 1). .. $ 1,896.50 CRS “Typhoon Relief” (Nov. 17 - Dec.1) ...... $ 1,337.00 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.
December 8, 2013 If you would like to add a name, e-mail Silvia Rivera at: srivera@icctampa.org or call the parish office. Lord, hear our prayers for the sick listed below and for all those who are not listed, but are in need of our prayers: Bella Andrew Benedetto Artino, Jr. Ryan Baker Maria Barrios Julie Bianchi Lucy Brandow Marty Butler Roxane Charles Mike Childers Juan Cortez Bernice Cox Louis Crapsi Tanya Cruz Margaret Daab Leslie D’ Elia Enid Diaz Jack and Lucy Dietz Jan Douglas Manuel Duran Manuel Escamilla Aurora Esparza Deborah Fisher Harry Folk Agustina Galan Mario Garcia Raul Garcia William Gareau John B. Germano Joe Giangiacomo Sal Giordano Patricia Gonzalez Gloria Gsoell
Nancy Gwinn Robert Hasty June Jebson Peter Jebson Mary Jones Joyce Kielpinksi James Kuhla Mimi Kuhla Adelina Largacha Sharon Larson Dale Levi Tom Lom Andrew Loomis S. Narkarunai Mary Ola Mazellas Sheila McCarron
Mary Perkinson Tom Phillips Ray Pomponio Sharon Preston Jose Luis Quezada Bernard Rafferty, Sr. Donna Ridgeway Sheila Rivera Isaias Rodriguez Radames Roldan Lori Ann Rose Lydia Santiago Anthony Santino Don Shamblin Dianna Slowey Thomas
Ann V. Sullivan Shirley Sullivan JoAnne McCullough Sara Beth Summer Bill and Angie Spink Gabriel McPfimel Justin Tolentino Cam Metcalf Philip Traina Frank Miles Ellen Uter Sandy Moley Ines Velazquez Beba Montero Ingrid Velez Heather Moore William Vitto Fr. Tom Morgan Rose Vrabel John Morrisroe Jerry Wegman Noah Nero Cameron Whitman Sandy Palermo Nick Wolf Bob Patterson Amy Workman JR Pearce Kim Perez Elke Marie Zang Germaine Pempsell Matthew McClane, Sr.
Sergio Pages, Jr. PV2 Chad Michael Burgess PV2 Angelique Burgess Ryan Wegman, Afghanistan Lt. Col Gregory Palmer, Afghanistan Cormac Lomasney, Afghanistan Brian McPhillips, Afghanistan Esteban Gonzalez, Afghanistan SGT Damian Patrick Bumm
Thank you to Buds, Blooms & Beyond for their donation of flower arrangements for our weekend liturgies and our chapel.
11/24/2013 Renovation Donations ....................$ 2,170.00 12/01/2013 Renovation Donations ....................$ 3,510.00
THANK YOU FOR YOUR GENEROSITY! If you have any questions about our finances or parish renovation activities, please contact Business Manager, Paul Hunter at 813-885-7861 or by e-mail: phunter@icctampa.org.
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Grades Pk-12 / Sacrament Preparation Director of Faith Formation & R.C.I.A. Carmen Cayon - ccayon@icctampa.org
Youth Ministry
Faith Formation Apprentice
Philomena Johnson - pjohnson@icctampa.org
Meg Kanatzar - mkanatzar@icctampa.org
Thank you to everyone who donated food and/or money for our Thanksgiving Baskets. This year we put together enough baskets to feed 40 families for a total of 143 people. We also thank the teens and adults who helped put the food baskets together. God bless you all!!
SACRAMENT PREPARATION PARENTS REMINDER – Workshop 3 is Saturday, Dec. 14th at 9:30AM in the church.
BAMBINELLO SUNDAY ‐ Next Sunday, the third Sunday of Advent, the week‐ end of December 14th & 15th, we invite you to bring to Mass to be blessed the infant Jesus figure from your home manger scene . We will be doing the blessings at all Masses that weekend, and your par cipa on is welcomed and encouraged as we pa ently await the celebra on of the Incarna on of our Lord Jesus. On the third Sunday we will also provide, in
The Christmas Mitten Tree will be up in the vestibule of the church beginning this Sunday Dec. 8th. Please take a mitten for a needy child of our Parish. Gifts should be new and gift wrapped, please remember to put the mitten on the gift. Donations will be accepted through Dec. 22nd and may be dropped off in the church on Sunday or in the Parish Office during the week. Thank you for your generosity!
the bulle n and on our website, a family blessing to be used in the home in case you forget your infant Jesus figure. Then, on the Fourth Sunday of Advent, both in the bulle n and on our website, we will provide a family blessing to be used on Christmas day when you place your baby Jesus figure in your manger. We are very happy to share with you this tradi on of the Holy Fa‐
If you would like to help put the food baskets together on Dec. 16th at 6PM please contact Philomena Johnson in the Faith Formation Office to sign up. 813-885-7861 or pjohnson@icctampa.org
thers in Rome, and invite you to adopt this as a family tradi on in your home.
"Proeliatores Dei" is our parish's young adult group. Young adult parishioners ages 18-28 are welcome to join us every Thursday night from 7:30 - 9:00 in the Lion's Lair for faith, fun, and fraternity. For more information, please go to our website: www.thewarriorsofgod.org or call Fr. Philip at the church office (813-885-7861). We hope to see you there!
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TREE OF LIFE MEMORIALS ALTAR SERVERS - David Smith - iccaltarservers@gmail.com EUCHARISTIC MINISTERS - Frank Salamone fsalamone2003@yahoo.com READERS - Will Beran - 882-0178 ENVIRONMENT/ART - Connie Hennessey - 884-8326 USHERS - Tom Osborn - 885-3829 VISITORS OF THE SICK - Fr. Jairo Atehortua - 885-7861
In memory of a loved one that has passed away you may want to consider the Tree of Life Memorial at the church’s entrance. You may also want to remember a special Anniversary or a family member with a Leaf on the Tree. For information call Connie Hennessey at 884-8326.
BIBLE STUDY - Carmen Cayon - 885-7861 CARNIVAL - Paul /Norma Hunter - 854-1171 COLUMBIETTES - Suzanne Perry-Casler - 610-6456 or suzanneperrycasler@verizon.net Meet every 2nd Thursday at 7:00pm, St. Patrick's Room FINANCE COUNCIL - Deacon Frank Julian - 885-7861 HELPING HAND - Paul Hunter - 885-7861 ICCW - INCARNATION COUNCIL OF CATHOLIC WOMEN Diane Fitzpatrick - 813-926-4921 - Tdianefitz@aol.com Gen. Mtg. 1st Thursdays - Rosary at 7pm - Mtg. starts at 7:30pm JOB SEARCH SUPPORT - Hilda Lyons - icjobsupport@hotmail.com Tuesdays, 10:30 a.m. at the Town ’N Country Public Library KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS 4th Degree Assembly 2984 Harry - 813-765-5725 - meets every 3rd Monday at 7:30 PM KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS - Stan Schmidt - 598-2737 LIFE MINISTRY - Teresa Trubilla - 841-6563 - Trubilla@mac.com MUSIC MINISTRY - Cal Leferink - cleferink@icctampa.org Tuesday Rehearsals, 7 - 9pm in the Church Music Room PRAYER SHAWL GROUP - Silvia Rivera - 885-7861 2nd Tuesday, 7pm in Faith Formation Office RELIGIOUS ARTICLES STORE - Connie Hennessey - 884-8326 SPECIAL EDUCATION - Mary Thomson - 884-8040 STEWARDSHIP - Tim Madden - 813-831-9770 THAT MAN IS YOU - Michael Rivera - 598-0972 Tuesdays at 5:15am in St. Francis Rm 12 STEP MEETINGS - Mary at 813-884-7171 Men's Closed Meetings - Tuesday, 7 pm St. Patrick's Room Closed Meetings - Wednesday, 7 pm St. Patrick's Room Al-Anon Closed Meetings - Wednesday, 7 pm St. John's Room
RELIGIOUS ARTICLES STORE NEWLY RENOVATED! Check out
ANOINTING OF THE SICK gives spiritual strength in the face of suffering. A Parish priest is on call 24 hrs. in cases of emergency and is available for appointments. Call the Parish Office at 8857861. MATRIMONY (Marriage) - Couples need to contact the Parish Office at 885-7861 before setting a date. The preparation process takes a minimum of 6 months. HOLY ORDERS is for single men answering the call to priesthood. Any man or woman interested in the religious life should contact one of our parish priests or the Diocesan Vocations Director at 345-3338. HOMEBOUND MINISTRY - Eucharistic Ministers are available to bring Holy Communion to the sick at home. Please call the Parish Office at 885-7861 to make arrangements.
COMITÉ PASTORAL HISPANO - Padre Jairo - 885-7861 fatehortua@icctampa.org Se reúne el tercer jueves de cada mes CORO HISPANO - David Funes - dfunes@icctampa.org miércoles a las 7:00pm y los domingos a las 12:00 pm EMAUS DAMAS - Karla Navas-Rodriguez 813-263-4220 o Liliana Astete 646-339-4286. Miércoles de por medio 7pm. EMAUS HOMBRES - Stevenson Quirindongo
ESCUELA DE EVANGELIZACION JUAN PABLO II Maria Teresa Aguilar 813-315 0925. Viernes 7pm, salón de clase #3. GRUPO DE JOVENES - Carmen Cayón - 885-7861. Viernes 7:30pm, salón St. John. GRUPO DE JOVENES ADULTOS - Ana Acevedo al 359-7722. Viernes, 7:30pm, salón de conferencia. GRUPO DE MATRIMONIOS - Lecy y Dante Sanchez - 850-4526. Viernes, 7:30pm, salón St. Francis 1.
our newly renovated Religious Arti-
GRUPO DE ORACION - Maria Rodriguez al 813-926-6436 . Martes 7:30pm, salón St. Michael.
cles Store. Located at the main en-
LECTORES - Alan Aguilar- 315-0928
trance of the church, on the left
LEGION DE MARIA - Azucena Zavala 813-410-5737. Sábado 9:30am, salón St. Francis.
hand side. Open before and after the weekend Masses. MANY NEW ITEMS! Need information? Call Connie 813.884.8326
MINISTROS DE EUCARISTIA - Tito Bello - 516-2619 MONAGUILLOS - Doris Quirindongo - 843-6654 UJIERES - José Guaba - 504-5538
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Retirement Fund for Religious Collection TODAY Help aging sisters, brothers and religious order priests. “Each year the need to provide for our elderly (members) becomes more pressing, and we are ever more grateful for these providential funds,” writes a religious sister about the financial assistance received from the Retirement Fund for Religious. Your donation helps provide necessities such as prescription medication and nursing care. Please give to those who have given a lifetime.
The
Christmas
Mitten
Tree is in the vestibule of the church.
Please
take a mitten for a needy child of our Parish. Gifts should be new and gift wrapped, please remember to put the mitten on the gift. Donations will be accepted through Dec. 22nd and may be dropped off in the church on Sunday or in the Parish Office during the week. Thank you for your generosity!
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Host Families needed to Host High School Foreign Exchange students arriving in January and will be here through June. Students come with their own Insurance & expense money. Host Families open their Heart & Home inviting an inspiring International student to be a member of your family and our community. 24/7 support from Local Coordinator. Call Karen today, @727329-8060 for more info. Thank you!
13TH ANNUAL SHOEBOXES FOR SENIORS (INSERT IN TODAY’S BULLETIN)
The Life Ministries of Incarnation will once again be holding their parish-wide Christmas project, Shoeboxes for Seniors, NEXT weekend. Many elderly in our community have benefited from your generosity in the past. Please consider sharing Jesus’ love this Christmas with an elderly person by participating in this project. Your filled shoebox may be the only Christmas present some receive this year. The residents at Rocky Creek Retirement Center, who will receive your gifts, thank you for blessing them. Please see the enclosed flyer in today's bulletin for complete details. In addition, Life Ministries will also be collecting travel size toiletries (soap, shampoo, toothpaste, toothbrushes) and other personal care items as part of our parish Joy Ministries which feeds the homeless on the streets of Tampa on Friday evenings. There will be a bin in the church lobby to collect your donations. Please take a moment to share your blessings with others this Christmas season. Your kindness will help bring the love of Jesus into the lives of others. Thank you.
Thank You to Our Sponsors! Incarnation Council of Catholic Women – Four of a Kind Plantation Animal Hospital LLC – Flush level Sheraton Suites Hotel
The perfect Christmas Gift!
Casino Night Saturday, February 8th, 2014 Casino Night 2014 is seeking sponsors and donations for the much needed replacement of Incarnation and School Electric Sign. 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 813-8848326.
CASINO TICKETS NOW ON SALE (Cash /Check or Credit Card) Payable to: Incarnation Catholic Church
You can register for tickets at the parish office (9 - 4PM Mon. – Fri.). You can also mail in your request for tickets including your check to: Incarnation Catholic Church, 5124 Gateway Dr., Tampa, FL 33615. Attn. Connie Hennessey Tickets will be under your name at the door on the night of the event. Any questions, please call Connie Hennessey at 813-884-8326. |7
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Remember your loved ones - both living and deceased at ALL Christmas Masses.
BLOOD DRIVE TODAY!
List the names of your loved ones on the envelopes and place in the collection basket. There is no suggested offering; any donation will gladly be accepted. Christmas Spiritual Bouquet Envelopes are available at the front entrance of the church and in the pews. They are also available at the Parish Office during the week. Mass Cards are available
Spread Christmas Cheer
Future Lector Training Dates You must attend ONE of the 2013-2014 trainings Day
Date
Time
Location
Thursday
March 20, 2014
7:00-9:00 PM
St. Francis Room
Saturday
June 21, 2014
10:00 AM - Noon St. Francis Room
If you would like to become a lector please contact Will Beran: 813-882-0178 or wberan@gmail.com We need Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion
Win the hearts of your loved ones by surprising them with a “Queen of Hearts” Casino ticket on Christmas morning. Tickets are $35.00 for a fun illed evening… a gift of memories you will always share.
There are many candles that do not work on the St. Joseph candle stand. We would like to replace it. If you are interested in making a donation, please contact Irene at the parish office 885-7861. Donations of $500 or more can be memorialized.
MEMORIAL OPPORTUNITY Our Lady of Guadalupe Statue Statue Base & Landscaping We would like to beautify our grounds near the Education Center by erecting a shrine to Our Lady of Guadalupe, the Patroness of the New World. Everyone, including our school and religious education students will be able to see it as they walk by. Donations of $1000.00 or more can be memorialized. Please call Irene Martinez at the Parish Office for more information. 813.885.7861 8|
We need ministers for all Masses. If you are interested in joining this ministry, please contact Frank Salamone by email: fsalamone2003@yahoo.com or by phone at 813-205-8259.
Incarnation Catholic Church 2013 Annual Christmas Tree Sale It’s that time of year again and Santa will be coming soon! We are excited to be returning to Incarnation again this year. We are open every day until Sunday, December 22, 2013 - or until the trees run out! We have trees of all shapes and sizes, as well as wreaths, garland, tree stands and tree disposal bags for sale. Mid-sized Frasers start at just $39.99! Come on out to help support Incarnation and find your perfect tree!
Segundo Domingo de Adviento 8 de diciembre de 2013 Así como las aguas colman el mar, así está lleno el país de la ciencia del Señor. — Isaías 11:9 Domingo 8 de Diciembre. Segundo Domingo de Adviento Reflexionando la Palabra de Dios ¿Qué es el arrepentimiento? El arrepentimiento es la pena y la aflicción por haber hecho algo determinado. La palabra arrepentirse significa cambiar de mentalidad. Juan les decía entonces: "cambien de mentalidad." Bien sabía Juan que el cambio de mentalidad provoca el cambio de conducta. La vida cristiana es una invitación al cambio de interior. Si cambias en tu interior todo lo que salga de ti será bueno. Se trata de dejarse transformar desde dentro por el amor de Dios para que lo que sale de dentro sea bueno y mejor. Juan predicaba el arrepentimiento con el argumento de que "el reino de los cielos está cerca". Dios da a conocer su pensamiento por medio de Juan y su voz, es la voz que clama en el desierto. Es la voz de uno que grita en el desierto. Para que Cristo entre en la vida de una persona hacen faltas dos elementos esenciales. El primero es el arrepentimiento, el segundo es la humildad. La combinación de ambos sentimientos hace que la persona pueda captar la distancia que hay de su corazón al de Cristo. Para Juan cada día era de ayuno, lo que comía era muy sobrio. Nosotros, en cambio, muchas veces nos preocupamos demasiado por el vestido y la comida, por la salud y por el futuro, por el pasado y por lo que percibimos que puede ocurrir. Nos pasamos media vida temiendo lo que nos puede suceder y la otra media anhelando lo que nos gustaría vivir. Al final muchas personas se pasan la vida sin vivir. El Bautista denuncia a los fariseos y saduceos que acudían a su bautismo, les llama "¡Raza de víboras!" Cristo les dio el mismo título. Juan es capaz de mostrar a los pecadores su verdadero estado, su pobre situación, y esto siempre molesta especialmente a quienes no se arrepienten y a quienes no son humildes. Les llama a que "demuestren con sus actos que están convertidos a Dios". Es decir, que muestren un sincero arrepentimiento. El arrepentimiento y la fe habitan y se aceptan en lo profundo del corazón humano, allí ha de estar la raíz. Pero no podemos dar buenos frutos si la raíz es mala. Fe y arrepentimiento no tienen que ser solamente actos en nuestra vida sino actitudes permanentes de cada día en nuestra existencia.
Servicios de Reconciliación Este mes tendremos cuatro Servicios de Reconciliación en conjunto con otras parroquias. Estos son los siguientes: Incarnation - 16 de diciembre, Christ the King - 17 de diciembre St. Lawrence - 18 de diciembre St. Joseph - 19 de diciembre–todos a las 7pm. Les recomendamos a nuestros feligreses que aprovechen esta oportunidad para recibir el Sacramento de la Reconciliación en este tiempo de Adviento.
Ayude a las hermanas, hermanos y sacerdotes de órdenes religiosas ancianos. “Cada año la necesidad de cuidar adecuadamente a nuestros (miembros) ancianos se hace más urgente, y estamos mucho más agradecidas por estos fondos providenciales”, escribe una hermana religiosa sobre la asistencia financiera recibida por el Fondo para la Jubilación de Religiosos. Su donativo ayuda a cubrir tales necesidades como medicamentos y cuidados de enfermería. Done a aquellos que dieron toda una vida.
“HAGA SONREIR UN NIÑO” Iglesia Encarnación Salón St. Michael 15 de diciembre, 2013
P. Jairo Adviento, ¡llega, a través de María, el Dios de la vida! María la Inmaculada Concepción La fiesta de la Inmaculada es una de las fiestas más hermosas del año. Tiene un encanto especial. Acaso porque la Virgen María se nos ofrece, en el dogma de la Inmaculada, como el ideal soñado para la humanidad: joven, libre, limpia, soñadora, generosa, a punto para el amor y la entrega a la voluntad de Dios. La Inmaculada representa una vida atrayente, de rostro amable, sin fronteras, con el color azul de los mejores firmamentos. La Inmaculada nos invita a soñar: en sonrisas infinitas que nos brotan de lo más profundo de unas conciencias libres; en manos acogedoras, libres de ataduras; en corazones dispuestos al verdadero amor; en un mundo nuevo y mejor, más humano y más cristiano.
Ven con nosotros al caminar, ¡Santa María ven! Ven con nosotros al caminar, ¡Santa María ven!
1:00pm - 4:00pm
Taiga un juguete nuevo sin envolver para los niños menos afortunados. Comuníquese con Ivy al 813-886-5991.
DIALOGO MATRIMONIAL “MDS” Te invitamos a que compartas con nosotros, todos los viernes a las 7:30 p.m. en el Salón St. Francis, para que juntos luchemos por cambiar las actitudes que dañan la relación con nuestra pareja, con nuestros hijos y con los demás; y así tratar de ser el mejor matrimonio que se pueda ser. Para más información llamar a: Dante y Lecy Sánchez al 813-787-0738 y 813-850-4526 o Werther y Tomasina Taylor al 813-598-5216 y 813-598-5226. |9
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|10 LIBRO DE MISAS
El libro de intenciones para las misas del 2014 está disponible. Para ofrecer una misa, visite o llame a la Oficina Parroquial de lunes a viernes de 9:00am - 4:00pm. También puede enviar un correo electrónico a Silvia Rivera, srivera@icctampa.org y luego enviar su contribución por correo. La donación es de $20.00 por Misa.
TIENDA DE ARTÍCULOS RELIGOSOS Visiten nuestra tienda de artículos religiosos que se encuentra en el nártex de ésta a mano izquierda. La tienda ofrece muchos artículos religiosos: rosarios, estatuas, crucifijos, imágenes religiosas, etc. Para más información comuníquese con Connie al 813-884-8326. LECTURAS DE HOY Primera lectura — Brotará un retoño del tronco de Jesé. Juzgará a los pobres con justicia y herirá al violento con el látigo de su boca (Isaías 11:1-10). Salmo — Que en sus días florezca la justicia y la paz abunde eternamente (Salmo 72 [71]). Segunda lectura — Vivan en perfecta armonía unos con otros. Por lo tanto, acójanse los unos a los otros como Cristo los acogió a ustedes, tanto circuncidados como gentiles (Romanos 15:4-9). Evangelio — Juan Bautista predica, “Arrepiéntanse, porque el reino de los cielos está cerca” (Mateo 3:1-12).
LECTURAS DE LA SEMANA Lunes: Gn 3:9-15, 20; Sal 98 (97):1-4; Ef 1:3-6, 11-12; Lc 1:26-38 Martes: Is 40:1-11; Sal 96 (95):1-3, 10ac, 11-13; Mt 18:12-14 Miércoles: Is 40:25-31; Sal 103 (102):1-4, 8, 10; Mt 11:28-30 Jueves: Zac 2:14-17 o Apo 11:19a; 12:1-6a, 10ab; Jdt 13:18bcde, 19; Lc 1:26-38 o Lc 1:39-47, o cualquier lectura del Común de Santa María Virgen. Viernes: Is 48:17-19; Sal 1:1-4, 6; Mt 11:16-19 Sábado: Sir 48:1-4, 9-11; Sal 80 (79): 2ac, 3b, 15-16, 18-19; Mt 17:9a, 10-13 Domingo: Is 35:1-6a, 10; Sal 146 (145):6-10; Stgo 5:7-10; Mt 11:2-11 Un Regalo Espiritual Para Navidad Recuerde a sus seres queridos en el Santo Sacrifico de las Misas de Navidad―tanto los que están junto a ustedes como los que ya fallecieron. Escriba sus nombres en el sobre y deposítelo en la cesta de la colecta. Cualquier donación será gratamente aceptada. Estos sobres están disponibles en la entrada de la iglesia, en los bancos o en la Oficina Parroquial durante la semana.
JUSTICIA Y OBEDIENCIA La justicia es el seguro que tenemos para nuestra vida, y la obediencia es la prima que pagamos por él. —William Penn, cuáquero ingles POSIBILIDADES Nada es imposible para Dios y su santísima Madre. —Don Bosco