CHURCH OF THE
INCARNATION 8220 W. HILLSBOROUGH AVE. • TAMPA, FLORIDA 33615 http://www.icctampa.org Clergy - 813-885-7861 Very Rev. Michael Suszynski, Pastor Rev. Diego Ossa, Parochial Vicar Rev. Philip Clement, Parochial Vicar Deacon Joseph Krzanowski Deacon Frank Julian Deacon Pablo Maldonado
Staff - 813-885-7861
Phone: 813- 885-7861
5124 Gateway Drive (mailing address) • Fax: (813) 884-3624 PARISH OFFICE HOURS Monday - Friday 9am - 4pm Fourth Sunday of Advent December 18, 2011 The child to be born will be called holy, the Son of God. —Luke 1:35
Paul Hunter
Parish Business Administrator iccphunter@tampabay.rr.com
The Concert Starts At 5:00pm!
Dave Arnold -
Facility Manager - 919-4284 iccdave@tampabay.rr.com Irene Martinez
The Potluck Dinner immediately follows in St. Michael’s Hall. Bring a dish to share.
Parish Secretary/Bulletin Editor irenemartz@tampabay.rr.com Silvia Rivera
Receptionist/ Asst Editor iccsrive@tampabay.rr.com Donal Noonan
Music Director dnoonan@icctampa.org Carmen Cayon
Director of Faith Formation carmen_dre@tampabay.rr.com Philomena Johnson
Grades Pk-12 ; Sacrament Preparation & Youth Ministry
TONIGHT!
Dress your children in your home made angel or shepherd costumes so that they can be part of the narrative during the concert!
pjohnson@icctampa.org Jane Rullier Co-Peer Minister Administrative Assistant jrullier@icctampa.org
INCARNATION SCHOOL
813 884-4502 http://www.icstampa.org Mr. Michael Zelenka, Principal
MASS SCHEDULE Monday through Friday - 7am & 8:30am
Misas en Español:
Saturday - 8:30 am & 4:30pm (Vigil)
Cada domingo a la 1:30pm
Sunday: 7:30am, 9:00am, 10:30am (signed), 12pm
Cada viernes a las 6:30 pm
DEVOTIONS: Morning Prayer Group: Liturgy of the Hours Mon., Tue., Thurs., Fri. & Sat. from 8:10am - 8:25am First Friday Adoration following the 8:30 am Mass until 6:15pm Rosary every Thursday at 11:30am in the chapel Rosario en español cada jueves a las 7:00pm en la capilla CONFESSIONS: Saturdays - 2:30 to 3:30pm in the Church
Church of the Incarnation, Tampa, FL
Phone: (813) 885-7861 Fourth Sunday of Advent December 18, 2011 The child to be born will be called holy, the Son of God. —Luke 1:35 THE ETERNAL GOD King David wished that the ark of God might have a more permanent home. David may have envisioned something like the cedar palace where he resided. God had in mind something more: a throne where David’s descendants would rule for ever, a kingdom where Jews and Gentiles alike would be welcome. Mary’s prayerful nature led to an even more disturbing message. She would conceive and bear a Son though she was not yet married. “How can this come about?” Mary wondered. “The Holy Spirit will come upon you,” she was told (Luke 1:35). Mary’s acceptance of this difficult challenge ushered in this, the final age of God’s reign. What was once a secret known only by chosen people like King David and his descendants must now be made clear to all so that, as Saint Paul wrote to the Romans, we can be brought to the “obedience of faith” “according to the command of the eternal God” (Romans 16:26). Copyright © J. S. Paluch Co.
READINGS FOR THE WEEK Monday: Jgs 13:2-7, 24-25a; Lk 1:5-25 Tuesday: Is 7:10-14; Lk 1:26-38 Wednesday: Sg 2:8-14 or Zep 3:14-18a; Lk 1:39-45 Thursday: 1 Sm 1:24-28; Lk 1:46-56 Friday: Mal 3:1-4, 23-24; Lk 1:57-66 Saturday: 2 Sm 7:1-5, 8b-12, 14a, 16; Lk 1:67-79 Sunday: Vigil: Is 62:1-5; Ps 89; Acts 13:16-17, 22-25; Mt 1:1-25 [18-25] Midnight: Is 9:1-6; Ps 96; Ti 2:11-14; Lk 2:1-14 Dawn: Is 62:11-12; Ps 97; Ti 3:4-7; Lk 2:15-20 Day: Is 52:7-10; Ps 98; Heb 1:1-6; Jn 1:1-18 [1-5, 9-14]
PRAYER OF THE WEEK Pour forth, we beseech you, O Lord, your grace into our hearts, that we, to whom the Incarnation of Christ your Son was made known by the message of an Angel, may by his Passion and Cross be brought to the glory of his Resurrection. Who lives and reigns with you in the unity of the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Reflection question: How can I make known to others the Incarnation of Christ? Collect text from the English translation of The Roman Missal, © 2010, International Commission on English in the Liturgy Corporation. All rights reserved.
Pray Before You Speak Have you ever been told to "think before you speak?" Nathan seems to have spoken too soon when he told David to do whatever he wanted about building a house for the Lord. I suppose he was being respectful to his king, and it sounded like a good idea. But later that night the Lord gave him a message for David, that God did not need anyone to build a house for him; God would make David's house (in the sense of family or descendants) last forever. Nathan was a prophet and was expected to speak for the Lord. When he finally listened to the Lord, he got the message right. And that can be a lesson to us. Instead of just thinking before we speak, it could be a good idea to pray before we speak. How many times have we said something in anger (or selfishness, fear, any strong feeling) that we wished we could take back? If you just But if you take a little more time to bring your think before you speak, you might just rational- feelings to God, ask for his guidance and listen ize what you wanted to say in the first place. for what God would have you say, things might
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turn out a lot better. God can also surprise us if we give him the chance: The kingdom ("house") God was predicting was not a political one, but a universal one. Jesus fulfills this promise as the Son of God who came to proclaim the Kingdom of God. Jesus himself prayed to the Father often in his life. And we can do the same. We pray before meals; why not pray before going to work? We can pray before making decisions about our family, getting engaged, taking a new job, buying a new house (car, HD-TV, etc.) When a friend or relative needs someone to talk to, we can pray that we listen well and say what God wants our friend to hear. When we are sorry for hurting someone, we can pray for forgiveness and even listen to God, for what we might do to make up to them. If we have enough faith to let God guide our lives, let's take the time in prayer to listen for that guidance. Tom Schmidt, Copyright (c) J. S. Paluch Co.
on the web @ www.icctampa.org
Fourth Sunday of Advent
† Mass Intentions † SUNDAY - DECEMBER 18 - FOURTH SUNDAY OF ADVENT 7:30 A.M. +Irma Zomilla by Carl and Mariana Hilton 9:00 A.M. +Donna Bristol by Family 10:30 A.M. PEOPLE OF INCARNATION 12:00 P.M. +Aracely Tatum by Jose and Maria Barrios 1:30 P.M. +Jorge Antonio Ortiz by Ortiz Family MONDAY - DECEMBER 19 7:00 A.M. +Cecilia Guzman by Children 8:30 A.M. +Julio and +Cesar Escobar by Family TUESDAY - DECEMBER 20 7:00 A.M. +Jean Marie Ronald Bathard by Carline 8:30 A.M. +Carmen Ligia Giraldo by Albert Giraldo WEDNESDAY - DECEMBER 21 - ST. PETER CANISIUS, PRIEST 7:00 A.M. (SI) Saoirse Fitzgerald by Zuzana White 8:30 A.M. +Milagros Ortiz by Edwin, Doriza and Family THURSDAY - DECEMBER 22 7:00 A.M. +Anthony J. Mascari by Aunt and Cousins 8:30 A.M. +Mr. and +Mrs. Charles Costa by Bernadette Schneider FRIDAY - DECEMBER 23 - ST. JOHN OF KANTY, PRIEST 7:00 A.M. +Lazar Philip by Beena Thomas 8:30 A.M. +Celia Costa by Ada and Bob 6:30 P.M. +Emelina Menendez by Family SATURDAY - DECEMBER 24 - VIGIL OF CHRISTMAS 8:30 A.M. (SI) Angela Gocon by Mom 4:30 P.M. 7:00 P.M. SPIRITUAL BOUQUET 9:00 P.M. 12:00 A.M. SUNDAY - DECEMBER 25 - THE NATIVITY OF THE LORD 9:00 A.M. 10:30 A.M. SPIRITUAL BOUQUET 12:00 P.M.
SACRIFICIAL GIFTS OF TREASURE OFFERTORY (First Collection) is used solely for the operation and maintenance of the parish. Weekly Target ................................................. $23,000.00 12/11/2011 Offertory Donations .................... $21,963.28 Shortfall ............................................................ $ 1,036.72 Tuition Assistance ........................................... $ 771.00 Helping Hand ................................................... $ 1,150.00 Retired Fund for Religious ............................. $ 2,923.00
Religious give thanks. A Benedic ne nun writes: “We ask God to bless the faithful who made contri‐ bu ons in order to help us in our re rement.” Senior Catholic sisters, brothers, and religious order priests offer their hear elt thanks and prayers for your do‐ na on to the Re rement Fund for Religious. 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. 12/11/2011 Renovation Donations .................... $ 3,085.00
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: iccphunter@tampabay.rr.com.
December 18, 2011
Sick Prayer List: New names appear in bold. Other than critical or terminal conditions, the names will remain on this list for 30 days. Please help us keep our prayer list current. If you would like to add a name, e-mail Silvia Rivera at: iccsrive@tampabay.rr.com or call the office. Please pray also for our parishioners who are in hospitals, nursing homes and our shut ins. Sheila Gildea Kirk Goetz Maria Gonzalez Paula Hague Patrick Hardy Robert Hasty Greg Jackson Doris Jansen Trudy Jorge Joan Julian Rodrigo Jurado Colleen Kramer Sue Ellen Krick Mimi Kuhla Ann Kuratnick Jim and Gail Colegrove Mary Larkin Barbara Cunningham Daniela C. LaRosa Lissette Dayhou Grace Leiva Marta De La Rosa Michael Lloyd Wandy Del Valle Paige Macfarlane Christopher Dempsey Bonnie McCurdy Sara Desrocher Matthew T. McLane, Sr. Chase Dhaemers Bill McNamee Gail Diestler Maria Merlo Tammy Dominguez Andrea Mkleska Sr. Anne Dupuis Beba Montero Shirley Duran Noah Nero Dylan Edward Linda Nicholas Manuel Escamilla Fr. Jonathan Niehaus Tom Esgro Anne Patchil Mary Ferreira JR Pearce Bertha Fyda Angelo Perez William Gareau Carol Perez Mary Gibson Tom Phillips Betty Alberico Colleen Beran David Boyd Mariana Brandao Alice V. Brown Kenneth Brown Jose Caldevilla Milagro Castillo Kathy Castle Zachary Cayon Ray Chiarmonte Mary Childers Mike Childers Delma Chimelis Frank Chinchar
SSGT Angelique Vazquez, Japan LCPL Almoris E. Lugo, Jr. SGT Ryan Wegman, Iraq PFC Joshua Luckey, Afghanistan
Peter Proley Lydia Quesada Evette Reas Violet Riche Christopher Rivera Irvin Rivera, Jr. Delores Roberta Maria Robles Phillip Rosete Evaristo Rodriguez Ewen Rosale Humberto Sanchez Brenda Sandy Kiki Santiago Gina Schmidt Kaylala Silva Robert G. Smith, Jr. Bill and Angie Spink
Noah Spivey Janet Taylor Sheli Thomas Jaime Torres Rhoda Toscano Adrian Valentin Joan Vassil Thomas Vassil Jerry Wegman Ty Wegman Selwyn Williams Steven Yudicky Bruno Zabukas
MAJ Marty Maldonado, Afghanistan CW2 William Garcia, Afghanistan David Valencia
REST IN PEACE…. Alfio Volpi (11/17/2011) Nelson Rivera (11/21/2011) Nelsa Mateos (11/22/2011) Enrique K. Jimenez, Jr. (11/22/2011) Bernard L. Lomsak (11/29/2011) Page 3
Church of the Incarnation, Tampa, FL
Phone: (813) 885-7861
FAITH FORMATION STAFF Director of Faith Formation & R.C.I.A. Carmen Cayon carmen_dre@tampabay.rr.com
Co-Peer Minister Administrative Assistant
Grades Pk-12 Sacrament Preparation & Youth Ministry
Jane Rullier jrullier@icctampa.org
Philomena Johnson pjohnson@icctampa.org
WE ARE LOCATED NEXT TO THE PARISH OFFICE! HOURS: Mon to Thurs: 10am to 3pm FAITH FORMATION ALL GRADES Just a reminder, please remember to check your child’s Faith Formation folder each week for important notices and information sent from the Faith Formation Office. We send home Workshop Reminders, class cancellations and various other items for you to read. Also, the lessons that are shared each week in Faith Formation are sent home for you to go over with your child. What a great opportunity for you and your family to share our beautiful Catholic traditions, teachings and prayers with your child each week. You can also go to the “eConnect” website to find additional games and information about each week’s lessons. The website also has our calendar and notices for you to read. If you have not registered to use the website please do so today. Go Bit.Ly/ICCFF and register. Thank you! **THERE ARE NO FAITH FORMATION SESSIONS DECEMBER 25TH OR JANUARY 1ST. SESSIONS WILL RESUME JANUARY 8TH.
FAITH FORMATION SESSIONS FOR GRADES 6-12 ONLY are cancelled TODAY. INSTEAD of going to sessions ALL FAMILIES AND YOUTH are being asked to go to the Christmas Concert beginning at 5PM in the church. A Pot Luck Dinner will be held immediately after the concert in St. Michael’s Hall. You may drop off your family’s traditional dinner dish before the concert begins in St. Michael’s Hall.
“An Incarnation Christmas – A Celebration of our families Christmas” This Sunday we are inviting all the children and youth along with their families to please join us in the church at 5PM for “An Incarnation Christmas-A Celebration of our families Christmas”. We are asking the children to dress as shepherds or angels so they can participate in the narrative during the concert. The concert will be followed by a pot luck dinner in St. Michael’s Hall. What a great opportunity for us to gather as ONE community to celebrate. Page 4
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Want to ring in the New Year playing games and having fun?! Then come with Youth A.R.K to Celebration Station!
Incarnation 8th-12th graders are invited to celebrate a New Year’s Lock-In at Celebration Station! New Year’s Eve December 31st - January 1st 11pm - 6am Location: 24546 US 19 North Clearwater, FL 33763 Price: $30 in advance per person to get in or $35 at the door, $10 extra for arcade games There will be unlimited go karts, bumper boats, miniature golf and video games. Video games are on free play and there's a pizza buffet with drinks. To celebrate the New Year there will also be party favors, a Sierra Mist "champagne toast" at midnight as well as a midnight balloon drop and cool door prizes!! Don’t miss out on the fun!!! For more info and to sign up contact Jane Rullier at jrulliericcfaith2011@gmail.com or at 813-885-7861. on the web @ www.icctampa.org
Fourth Sunday of Advent
PARISH ACTIVITIES
RELIGIOUS ARTICLES STORE OPEN: 1/2 HR BEFORE & AFTER THE 4:30PM SAT. MASS & ALL SUNDAY
December 18, 2011
SUNDAY - DECEMBER 18 FELLOWSHIP, COFFEE AND DONUTS IN ST. MICHAEL’S HALL FAITH FORMATION IN ALL CLASSROOMS MONDAY - DECEMBER 19 TUESDAY - DECEMBER 20 9:00 A.M. Job Search Support Group St. Brendan 7:00 P.M. Alcoholics Anonymous St. Patrick’s Room 7:00 P.M. Spanish Prayer Group St. Michael’s Hall 7:00 P.M. Music Ministry Church WEDNESDAY - DECEMBER 21 7:00 P.M. Alcoholics Anonymous St. Patrick’s Room 7:00 P.M. Al-Anon St. John’s Room 7:00 P.M. Al-Anon Spanish St. Francis Room 1 7:30 P.M. Spanish Choir Music Room THURSDAY - DECEMBER 22 9:00 A.M. Legion of Mary St. Brendan 11:30 A.M. Our Lady of Mercy Prayer Group Chapel 7:00 P.M. Spanish Intercessions Group Chapel 7:00 P.M. Music Ministry Church FRIDAY - DECEMBER 23 7:00 P.M. Spanish Youth Group St. Patrick’s Room SATURDAY - DECEMBER 24 7:00 P.M. Spanish Young Adults St. Patrick’s Room
MASSES ALTAR SERVER SCHEDULE
December 24/25 4:30 pm:
Liana Lemus, Megan Shively, Brandon Shively
7:00 pm:
Anthony Cotignola, Marco Cotignola, Samantha Stevens
11:55 pm:
Robert Blazer, Devon Doyle, Aaron Raju
10:30 am:
Molly Conrad, Marielle Conrad, Mojo Conrad
9:00 am:
Bridget Budny, Joseph Budny, Mickey Carney, Sarah Cureton, Hannah Morilak, Christopher Wille
Anointing of the Sick gives spiritual strength in the face of suffering. A Parish priest is on call 24 hrs. in cases of emergency. 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 & HOSPITAL MINISTRY - Eucharistic Ministers are available to bring Holy Communion to the sick AT HOME or in TOWN ’N COUNTRY HOSPITAL. Please call the Parish Office at 885-7861 to make arrangements.
LITURGY GROUPS ALTAR SERVERS DAVID SMITH……………………….885-7861 KAITLIN JOHNSON………………………….885-7861 Or via e-mail iccaltarservers@gmail.com EUCHARISTIC MINISTERS DEACON JOE KRZANOWSKI…….. 885-7861 READERS WILL BERAN ………………………. 882-0178 MUSIC DIRECTOR DONAL NOONAN………….…..……885-7861 ENVIRONMENT/ART CONNIE HENNESSEY ………………...884-8326 USHERS RAY POMPONIO…………………...884-1366 VISITORS OF THE SICK FR. PHILIP CLEMENT...….………. 885-7861
PARISH ORGANIZATIONS BIBLE STUDY CARMEN CAYON…….………….... 885-7861 CARNIVAL PAUL/NORMA HUNTER …………...854-1171 COFFEE & DONUTS ALMA SHAMBLIN…………………..886-9365 Or via e-mail afshamblin@aol.com 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 GROUP ANA MARSICANO…………………..886-0091 PRAYER SHAWL MINISTRY SILVIA RIVERA ...…………………..885-7861 RELIGIOUS ARTICLES STORE CONNIE HENNESSEY……………... 884-8326 SCRIP SANDY REY…...…………………….884-4502 SPECIAL EDUCATION ISABEL MORAES……………...…….852-1501 MARY THOMSON………………….. 884-8040 STEWARDSHIP PAUL HUNTER…….………………...854-1171 VOCATIONS COMMITTEE MICHELE & ROGER CARUSO……..962-4556 WELCOMING COMMITTEE EVELYN ROBERTS. …….…………886-6436 & DORIS WHITTLE………………...920-1089
RECEIVING SACRAMENTS
TREE OF LIFE - MEMORIALS 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.
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 To receive Sacraments you must be registered in the parish. Registration forms are available at the Welcome Table in St. Michael’s Hall on Sunday mornings or at the Parish Office during the Week.
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Phone: (813) 885-7861
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Fourth Sunday of Advent
December 18, 2011
Incarnation Merry Christmas! The Parish Office will be closed from Friday, December 23rd through Monday, December 26th for the Christmas Holiday.
Casino Night
Saturday, February 18th, 2012 Casino Night 2012 is seeking sponsors and donations for the much needed restoration of three school class rooms/ meeting rooms. 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.
We will reopen on Tuesday, Dec. 27th at 9:00 am.
Please carefully consider a more generous gift to your parish at this time. Thank you for your generosity!
Thank you to: OUR SPONSORS Green Thumb Nursery – Flush level Columbiettes of Incarnation 8612– Full House level Mrs. Teresa Trubilla and Mr. William Cawley – Full House level Mr. and Mrs. Bernard Read – Flush level
P ROGRAM A DS G. Peppers Grill & Tavern – Full page ad Mastro Subaru – Full page ad Plantation Animal Hospital LLC – Full page ad Good Year Tambay Tire Plaza – Business card Rolando Escamilla, AAA Insurance Agency – Business card Taylormade Properties, Inc. – Full page ad
GIFT CERTIFICATES
Sheraton Suites Westshore - one night stay for two (luxurious suite w/breakfast for two) Great Clips Gunn HWY- 2 gift cards Sweetbay Gunn HWY – gift cards $50.00 Sweetbay Sheldon Road- Gift card $50.00 G. Pepper Grill & Tavern – (2) $25.00 Gift cards
Visit our Religious Articles Store ~ Hours: Open 1/2 hr before & after the weekend masses.
~ Stop in and get those last minute gifts! We have many beautiful items to choose from. Contact: Connie Hennessey at 884-8326
Thank you to Buds Blooms & Beyond for their donations of flower arrangements for our weekend liturgies! 11234 W. Hillsborough Ave. Tampa, FL 33635 (813)818-9600 (800)531-2837
Iavarone’s Steakhouse & Italian Grill –(2) $25.00 Gift cards Hair Master Studio – (2) $30.00 Gift certificates An Enchanted Evening with Eleonora Renowned pianist - $700.00 Gift certificate
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UPCOMING EVENTS SAVE THE DATE! - JANUARY 14 HEALING MASS Healing Mass at 10:00am followed by a luncheon in St. Michael's Hall from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.
The Jubilee Mass of Thanksgiving with Bishop Robert Lynch honoring couples throughout the diocese who will celebrate 25, 50 or more years of marriage during 2012 will take place at St. Jude Cathedral on Sunday, February 12th at 3:00pm. A reception with light hors d’oeuvres will follow. You must pre-register by contacting the parish office no later than Tuesday, January 24th.
Phone: (813) 885-7861
“The Giving Tree in the Church Foyer” Help the less fortunate by selecting a Heifer card from the giving tree in our church foyer and leave your donation at the faith formation office or church office. Your donation can help to purchase a cow, pig, or goat for families in third world countries to improve their nutrition and generate income in a sustainable way. The Heifer program gives people the means to feed themselves, it refers to the animals as "living loans" because in exchange for their livestock and training, families agree to give one of its animal's offspring to another family in need. It's called Passing on the Gift – a cornerstone of our mission that creates an ever -expanding network of hope and peace. Thank you for sharing your ‘Gift of Life’ last weekend. 26 units of blood were collected!
Remember your loved ones, deceased and living in the Christmas Masses! Mass cards available in the Religious Store & envelopes are in the pews & church foyer. This Wednesday is the last day!
Your blood donations come without wrapping, ribbons and strings, but to patients and their families, oh what joy they bring. Our next blood drive will be held on Sunday, Feb. 12th.
Christmas Liturgy Schedule SATURDAY, DECEMBER 24th - CHRISTMAS EVE 4:30pm: Christmas Vigil Family Mass ** 7pm: Christmas Vigil Mass 9pm: Christmas Vigil Mass - Spanish 11:30pm: Christmas Carol Service 12am: Christmas Midnight Mass ** A very special visitor from the North will be visiting during the 4:30 Vigil Mass! SUNDAY, DECEMBER 25th - CHRISTMAS DAY 9am: Christmas Day Mass 10:30am: Christmas Day Mass 12pm: Christmas Day Mass – Spanish
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Cuarto Domingo de Adviento 18 de diciembre de 2011 El Santo, que va a nacer de ti, será llamado Hijo de Dios. —Lucas 1:35 LOS SANTOS Y OTRAS CELEBRACIONES Domingo: Ntra. Señora de la Esperanza Lunes: San Urbano Martes: Santo Domingo de Silos Miércoles: San Pedro Canisio Jueves: Santa Francisca Javier Cabrini Viernes: San Juan de Canty Sábado: Ntra. Señora de Belén; La Vigilia de Navidad
ORACIÓN DE LA SEMANA 18 de diciembre de 2011, Cuarto Domingo de Adviento Derrama, Señor, tu gracia sobre nosotros, que hemos conocido por el anuncio del ángel la encarnación de tu Hijo, para que lleguemos, por su pasión y su cruz, a la gloria de la resurrección. Por nuestro Señor Jesucristo, tu Hijo, que vive y reina contigo en la unidad del Espíritu Santo y es Dios por los siglos de los siglos.
Estará cerrada para las fiestas de Navidad desde el viernes, 23 de diciembre hasta el lunes, 26 de diciembre. Reabrirá el lunes, 27 de diciembre a las 9:00am.
Pregunta de reflexión: ¿Qué puedo hacer para que otras personas conozcan la Encarnación de Cristo?
HORARIO DE NAVIDAD Misas de Vigilia sábado, 24 de diciembre 4:30pm Para Familias, 7:00pm, 9:00pm (Español), Villancicos 11:30pm y 12am Misa de Medianoche domingo, 25 de diciembre - Navidad 8:30am, 10:00am, 12:00pm (Español)
Permítanos ayudarle con sus compras de Navidad sin tener que hacer un viaje al centro comercial. Un gran regalo para sus familiares, amigos y vecinos... un boleto de entrada para la Noche de Casino “Reina de Corazones”- 18 de febrero, 2012 de 6:30PM - 11:00PM. Costo: $35.00 incluye aperitivos, bufet, música bailable, y mucho más. Boletos estarán a la venta los domingos – 22 de enero, y el 12 de febrero en el gazebo. Para más información sobre este evento por favor comuníquese con Connie Hennessey al 813-884-8326. 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 sesta 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.
Tomado del Misal Romano, décimo quinta edición © 2006, Comisión Episcopal Mexicana, publicado por Obra Nacional de la Buena Prensa, México, D.F. Usado con permiso. Copyright © J. S. Paluch Company, Inc.
Ayuda a las personas menos afortunadas escogiendo una tarjeta Heifer del “Giving Tree” que se encuentra en el vestíbulo de la iglesia y entregando tu donación en la Oficina de Formación de Fe o en la Oficina Parroquial. Tu ayuda aliviará el hambre en los países del tercer mundo con el regalo de animales de cría y entrenamiento en la agricultura que ayudará a mejorar la nutrición de las familias y proveerá entradas para su sostenimiento. Con tu donación ayudarás en la compra de una vaca, cerdo o cabra. El programa Heifer les da a las personas los medios necesarios para sostenerse por ellos mismos; se refiere a los animales como “préstamos de vida”, porque a cambio de sus animales de cría y entrenamiento, las familias se comprometen a darle, a otra familia necesitada uno de sus animales recién nacidos. Esto es llamado “pasando el regalo” extendiendo nuestra misión de esperanza y paz. Para más información sobre este ministerio visite la pagina web: www.heifer.org. Gracias por su generosidad. Fondo para la Jubilación de Religiosos Los religiosos lo agradecen. Una hermana benedictina escribe: “Pedimos a Dios que bendiga a los fieles que hacen contribuciones y nos ayudan en nuestra jubilación”. Los hermanos, hermanas y padres católicos ancianos ofrecen su agradecimiento y oraciones de todo corazón por sus donativos al Fondo para la Jubilación de Religiosos. NUESTRA CULTURA Siempre que hablamos de nosotros mismos nos referimos a nuestra familia. No decimos simplemente quiénes somos, sino de qué familia venimos. Es expresivo de nuestra fuerte conexión con nuestra raíz y nuestro sentido de nuestra historia. ©Nuestra Parroquia Page 9
18 de diciembre de 2011 TRADICIONES DE NUESTRA FE De las muchas tradiciones latinoamericanas para celebrar el Adviento y la Navidad, las Posadas parecen ser lo mejor conocido en EE.UU. Tienen su origen en la última mitad del siglo XVIII cuando las estrepitosas Misas de Aguinaldo dejaron de ser celebradas en México. Para remplazar la festividad de esas Misas, los laicos decidieron celebrar en sus casas tomando lo que habían visto dramatizado en los templos, esto es, el recorrido de José y María mientras buscaban posada en Belén. Como las “Antífonas de la O” de la liturgia oficial cristiana, estas Posadas llegaron a ser celebradas nueve noches consecutivas. 200 años después, muchos latinos continúan celebrando las Posadas en EE.UU. Recuerdo como de niño cantábamos “En el nombre del cielo” recorriendo las calles del barrio hasta llegar a la casa donde nos abrirían con cantos, tamales, galletitas y chocolate. Ese recorrido de José y María lamentablemente sigue todos los días en los pasos temerosos y cansados de tantos inmigrantes en este país. Como la Sagrada Familia, otras familias latinoamericanas continúan buscando hospedaje con la esperanza de dar a luz una nueva vida para sus hijos e hijas. —Fray Gilberto Cavazos Glz, OFM, Copyright © J. S. Paluch Co.
LA SOLUCIÓN Si usamos sabiamente los abundantes tesoros naturales del planeta, comenzando con eliminar el militarismo y la guerra, todo ser humano podrá vivir una vida próspera y saludable. —Dalai Lama
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LECTURAS DE LA SEMANA Lunes: Jue 13:2-7, 24-25a; Lc 1:5-25 Martes: Is 7:10-14; Lc 1:26-38 Miércoles: Cant 2:8-14 o Sof 3:14-18a; Lc 1:39-45 Jueves: 1 Sm 1:24-28; Lc 1:46-56 Viernes: Mal 3:1-4, 23-24; Lc 1:57-66 Sábado: 2 Sam 7:1-5, 8b-12, 14a, 16; Lc 1:67-79 Domingo: Vigilia: Is 62:1-5; Sal 89 (88); Hch 13:16-17, 22-25; Mt 1:1-25 [18-25] Medianoche: Is 9:1-6; Sal 96 (95); Ti 2:11-14; Lc 2:1-14 Alborada: Is 62:11-12; Sal 97 (96); Ti 3:4-7; Lc 2:15-20 Día: Is 52:7-10; Sal 98 (97); Heb 1:1-6; Jn 1:1-18 [1-5, 9-14]
Todos están invitados a traer regalos y depositarlos delante del Niño Jesús durante el momento de la ofrenda, el domingo 8 de enero, Fiesta de la Epifanía. Sugerimos los siguientes regalos: pañales, ropa para bebé, sabanas para cunas, polvo, jabón, loción, etc.―Estas donaciones serán entregadas a Caridades Católicas. Gracias por su generosidad. Un pensamiento: "La fe y la razón son como las dos alas con las cuales el espíritu humano se eleva hacia la contemplación de la verdad." Juan Pablo II