CHURCH OF THE
INCARNATION 8220 W. HILLSBOROUGH AVE. • TAMPA, FLORIDA 33615
http://www.icctampa.org 5124 Gateway Drive (mailing address) • Fax: (813) 884-3624 Clergy - 813-885-7861
Father Michael Suszynski, Pastor Father Diego Ossa, Parochial Vicar Father Jose George, Parochial Vicar Deacon Joseph Krzanowski Deacon Frank Julian Deacon Pablo Maldonado
Parish Office Hours: Monday - Friday: 9am - 4pm Phone: 813- 885-7861
December 26, 2010 Holy Family Of Jesus, Mary & Joseph
Staff - 813-885-7861 Paul Hunter Parish Business Administrator iccphunter@tampabay.rr.com Joseph Griffith Facility Manager Irene Martinez Parish Secretary/Bulletin Editor irenemartz@tampabay.rr.com Silvia Rivera Receptionist/ Asst Editor iccsrive@tampabay.rr.com Donal Noonan Music Director donal@icctampa.org Carmen Cayon Director of Faith Formation
MASS SCHEDULE
carmen_dre@tampabay.rr.com
Monday through Friday - 7am & 8:30am
Misas en Español:
Faith Formation Office - 813-887-5110
Saturday - 8:30 am & 4:30pm (Vigil)
Cada domingo a la 1:30pm
Philomena Johnson Grades Pk-5 & First Communion
Sunday: 7:30am, 9:00am, 10:30am (signed), 12pm
Cada viernes a las 6:30 pm
iccpjohn@icctampa.org Brian Greenfield Youth Director Grades 6-12 & Confirmation
greenfbr@gmail.com
Incarnation School - 813 884-4502 http://www.icstampa.org Mr. Michael Zelenka, Principal Mrs. Diane Doyle & Mrs. Stephanie Stahl
Assistant Principals
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 Happy New Year ! The Parish Office will be closed on Friday, December 31st in observance of the New Year’s Day Holiday.
Incarnation Casino Night February 12, 2011
Event Underwriter
December 26, 2010
MONDAY - DECEMBER 27 - ST. JOHN, APOSTLE AND EVANGELIST 7:00 A.M. 8:30 A.M +Aniceto Garcia Luisa, Evelyn and Family TUESDAY - DECEMBER 28 - THE HOLY INNOCENTS, MARTYRS 7:00 A.M. +Joe Schutz Elaine 8:30 A.M. +Bennett V. Wheeler Martin butler WEDNESDAY - DECEMBER 29 - ST. THOMAS BECKET, BISHOP AND MARTYR 7:00 A.M. 8:30 A.M +Niña Nazario Bertha and Ketty Gallardo THURSDAY - DECEMBER 30 7:00 A.M. 8:30 A.M. (SI) Roger and Dilia Fernandez Michael and Kate Caballero FRIDAY - DECEMBER 31 - ST. SYLVESTER 1, POPE 7:00 A.M +Ana Olivares de Urena Daughters 8:30 A.M +Frank Rubino Donna 6:30 P.M +Rene Fonseca Eleonora Marin SATURDAY - JANUARY 1 - BLESSED VIRGIN MARY, THE MOTHER OF GOD 8:30 A.M. 4:30 P.M. (SI) Gilbert Martinez Family SUNDAY - JANUARY 2 - THE EPIPHANY OF THE LORD 7:30 A.M +Jim O’Neill Kuhla Family 9:00 A.M. +Ofelia Carcache ICCW 10:30 A.M. (SI) Irvin, Rene, Alyssa Family 12:00 P.M PEOPLE OF INCARNATION 1:30 P.M. +Miguel A. and +Francisco Vera Torres Vera Family
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. Paul W. Allaert Diego Noel Alvarado Linda Alvarez Bertha Aquino Joseph Basile Claudia Beran Elaine Brandl Alex Cadawan Virginia Calvo Danielle Cansa Zayas
Jana Casarez Linda Casarez Lydia Colon Olga Cora Dionna Cortes Lea Ann Cote Bob Cramer Hank Cramer Jacqueline Cramer Alice Daly Ernest Davis Steve Delgado Delores Delikat Lorraine Dodson Dan Duet Dylan Edward Bertha Fyda
Evelyn Garcia Sheila Gildea Maria Gonzalez Paula Hague Patrick Hardy Wendy Hardy Steven Harman Linda Henderson Carolyn Humphrey Rodrigo Jurado Colleen Kramer Mimi Kuhla Mary Larkin Pratt Lutz Louis Mastroianni Matthew T. McLane Pat McMahon Bill Meagher Marie Mendez Pedro Menendez Lois Mescall Noah Nero Mary E. O’Brien Robert Owens Maria A. Patton Rondon Paul Idelbrando Perez
Dolores Peterson Lydia Quesada Feliciano Ramos Dolores Resendez Geraldine Richards Zoila Rivas Aida Rivera Gabriel Rivera Carleigh Rodriguez Minerva Rodriguez Jason Saez Arturo Sanchez Humberto Sanchez Gene Sheridan Noah Spivey Yolie Stepp Pat Sullivan Bridget Thompson Rhoda Toscano Maryellen Turgeon Chase Weadock Judy Williams Selwyn Williams Steven Yudicky John Carlo Velez Bridget Vitto
CPL Daniel Uribe, Afghanistan 1LT Brian Hoffman, Afghanistan SPC Robert Caruso, Iraq PFC Daniel Van Evera, Kuwait SSGT Angelique Vazquez, Qatar LCPL Almoris E. Lugo, Jr. PD2 Vincent Lloyd, Iraq MAJ Sean D. Smith, Iraq SGT Stephen Banks, Iraq CPT Leo Daab, MD, Iraq CPT Raymundo Resendez PFC James Blackwelder, Afghanistan Terry Stegman, Afghanistan
Robert T. Reese (11/04/2010) Michael E. Dorney (11/05/2010) Raymundo Hernandez (11/11/2010) Carmen Sifontes (11/13/2010) Mary Wilson (11/14/2010) Ole Willumstad (11/26/2010)
Thank you to Buds, Blooms & Beyond, Floral & Gift Shop for their donations of flower arrangements for our Weekend Liturgies. Visit them at 11234 W. Hillsborough. Ph. # 813-818-9600 www.budsbloomsandbeyond.com
Faith Formation Team Director of Faith Formation & R.C.I.A. Carmen Cayon 813-885-7861 carmen_dre@tampabay.rr.com
Grades Pre K - 5 & First Communion Philomena Johnson 813-887-5110 iccpjohn@icctampa.org
Grades 6-12 Confirmation & Youth Ministry
Brian Greenfield 813-887-5110 greenfbr@gmail.com
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There will be no faith formation classes or Youth B.E.A.T. next week! We will resume Youth B.E.A.T. on January 3, 2011.
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Confirmation Workshop 3 will be held on January 4, 2011.
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6th - 12th grade Faith Formation classes will resume January 5, 2011 for 6th and 7th graders only.
ADULT FAITH FORMATION Any adult who has already been Baptized and received First Holy Communion in the Catholic faith, but has not received the Sacrament of Confirmation please contact Carmen at 885-7861 or e-mail Carmen_dre@tampabay.rr.com no later than January 3, 2011. RCIA -Rite of Christian Initiation for Adults Inquiry Sessions will begin every Monday night at 7:30pm in the parish conference room in January. If you are interested in finding out about entering the Catholic faith, please join us for our informal gatherings where we invite questions and develop a relationship with Christ. For more information call Carmen 885-7861 or email:
If you are an active Catholic adult who feels called to develop their own faith life by establishing a relationship with a person who is preparing to become a member of our Catholic Church, please contact Carmen. We are always in need of Bilingual male and female Catholic sponsors and catechists for the RCIA process. Dare to be transformed! SMALL FAITH COMMUNITIES Our parish will begin forming a team of individuals who are interested in helping our parish establish Small Faith Communities. If you are an active Catholic adult and are willing to be formed as a Small Faith Community Leader in our parish, please contact Carmen.
Carmen_dre@tampabay.rr.com
Have you ever considered Bible Study?
Do you want to better understand the readings at Mass?
In January our Parish will offer the following Bible Study programs: Topic
Length of Study
Day
Time
Cost
Acts of Apostles 20 weeks Monday evening 7 to 9:00 pm 40.00 Join Existing Group ____________________________________ Classroom One___________________________________________________________ Quick Journey through 8 weeks Tuesday evening 7 to 9:00 pm 25.00 New Group Conference Room_________________________________________________________ The Bible______________________________ Acts of Apostles 20 weeks Wednesday morning 9:30 to 11:30 am 40.00 Join Existing Group ______________________________________ Conference Room__________________________________________________________ Church History (EPIC) 40 weeks Wednesday evening 7 to 9:00 pm 40.00 Join Existing Group ______________________________________ Conference Room__________________________________________________________ Introduction to the Bible 8 weeks Thursday evening 7 to 9:00 pm 15.00 New Group (Little Rock Series) Media Center _________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Acts of Apostles 8 weeks Sunday morning 10 to 11:30 am 40.00 Join Existing Group ______________________________________ Conference Room_________________________________________________________ (Spanish) Sunday afternoon 12 to 1:00 pm Join Existing Group ______________________________________ St. Patrick’s______________________________________________________________ (Spanish) Thursday evening 7 to 9:00 pm Join Existing Group ______________________________________ St. Patrick’s______________________________________________________________ Study groups are facilitated by parish trained catechists. Costs cover individual workbook and materials. Scholarships are available. Programs will commence the week starting Sunday, January 9, 2011 Register today by calling 885-7861 or carmen_dre@tampabay.rr.com There will also be summer programs to be announced at a later date. LEARN MORE ABOUT YOUR FAITH! JESUS WANTS YOU CLOSER TO HIM!
Over all [other virtues] put on love, that is, the bond of perfection. — Colossians 3:14
SALVATION IN DAILY LIFE This Sunday is the feast of the Holy Family, which comes on the first Sunday after Christmas Day. Today's feast celebrates how the humanity of Jesus (including his entire family life) has brought saving significance into the daily rhythms of our human family life. The scriptures offer instruction and encouragement on how to share--within our families, parish families, and the wider human family--the love that God shares with us in Jesus. Selections from Sirach, Psalm 128, and Colossians encourage us to reflect divine love and thus find holiness in all our human relationships. The reading from Matthew's Gospel offers a living example of love in the actions Joseph took to protect his young family from danger and to nurture them within the larger family of faith of their time. (c) Copyright, J. S. Paluch Co.
TODAY'S READINGS First Reading -- Those who honor and comfort their parents shall never be forgotten (Sirach 3:2-7, 12-14). Psalm -- Blessed are those who fear the Lord and walk in his ways (Psalm 128). Second Reading -- You are called into one body: Bear with one another; forgive one another; let Christ's peace control you (Colossians 3:12-21 [12-17]). Gospel -- Joseph rose, took the child and his mother, and fled to Egypt (Matthew 2:13-15, 19-23).
FEAST OF FAITH Processions Why does the liturgy begin with a procession? It is not just a practical matter of getting the ministers of the liturgy from the sacristy to the sanctuary. The procession is a powerful sign of who we are as Christian people. We are not static, staying in one place. We are going somewhere. Our procession leads us to the altar, sign of Christ's presence in our midst. We move, we process, because we recognize our need for what Christ is preparing for us at that table. We go forward eagerly, because we are hungry for that heavenly food. This procession is an orderly one: servers, deacon, priest presider. Each is set apart by distinctive vesture: albs for the altar servers, dalmatic for the deacon, chasuble for the priest. The procession is an image of the hierarchical structure of the Church. On a deeper level it is an image of unity in diversity. We are all on a journey to the heavenly city, but each of us is clothed with different gifts. We all receive the call to service, but not in the same way. Only by coming together in all our wonderful variety can we achieve the work of the kingdom. --Corinna Laughlin, (c) Copyright, J. S. Paluch Co.
READINGS FOR THE WEEK Monday: 1 Jn 1:1-4; Jn 20:1a, 2-8 Tuesday: 1 Jn 1:5 -- 2:2; Mt 2:13-18 Wednesday: 1 Jn 2:3-11; Lk 2:22-35 Thursday: 1 Jn 2:12-17; Lk 2:36-40 Friday: 1 Jn 2:18-21; Jn 1:1-18 Saturday: Nm 6:22-27; Ps 67; Gal 4:4-7; Lk 2:16-21 Sunday: Is 60:1-6; Ps 72; Eph 3:2-3a, 5-6; Mt 2:1-12
Parish Office Staff Paul Hunter, Parish Business Administrator Joseph Griffith, Facility Manager Irene Martinez, Parish Secretary/ Bulletin Editor Silvia Rivera, Receptionist/ Assistant Bulletin Editor (813-885-7861)
PARISH ACTIVITIES SUNDAY - DECEMBER 26 MONDAY - DECEMBER 27 7:30 P.M. Spanish Choir TUESDAY - DECEMBER 28 7:00 P.M. Alcoholics Anonymous 7:00 P.M. Spanish Prayer Group 7:30 P.M. Adult Choir WEDNESDAY - DECEMBER 29 7:00 P.M. AA Closed Meeting 7:00 P.M. Al-Anon 7:00 P.M. Al-Anon Spanish THURSDAY - DECEMBER 30 11:30 A.M. Our Lady of Mercy Prayer Group 1:00 P.M. Legion of Mary 7:00 P.M. Spanish Intercessions Group 7:30 P.M. Vocal Ensemble FRIDAY - DECEMBER 31 7:00 P.M. Spanish Youth Group SATURDAY - JANUARY 1 2:30 - 3:30 P.M. Confessions 7:00 P.M. Spanish Young Adults
Liturgy Groups Music Room St. Patrick’s Room St. Michael’s Hall Music Room St. Patrick’s Room St. John’s Room Teacher’s Lounge Chapel Conference Room Chapel Music Room St. Francis Room Church St. Francis Room
ALTAR SERVER SCHEDULE January 1/2
4:30 pm:
Brianna Shelton, Holliston Wagner, Miranda Warren
7:30 am:
Matthew Walsh
9:00 am:
Arianna Marrero, Alfredo Marrero, Bill Soon
10:30 am:
Alan Raju, Aaron Raju, Amberlyne Rosario
12:00 pm:
Marie Cotignola, Anthony Cotignola, Marco Cotignola
1:30 pm:
Doralys, Jerome, Liz, Steven, Stephanie, Ashley
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.
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. 6
PARISH MINISTRIES ALTAR SERVERS TOM WILLE………………………….885-7861 EUCHARISTIC MINISTERS DEACON JOE KRZANOWSKI…….. 885-7861 READERS WILL BERAN ………………………. 882-0178 MUSIC DIRECTOR DONAL NOONAN………….…..……885-7861 ENVIRONMENT/ART LINDA GRIFFITH……………884-1217 & LINDA PATTERSON….. ...884-1936 USHERS RAY POMPONIO…………………...884-1366 VISITORS OF THE SICK FR. JOSE GEORGE…….…………. 885-7861
Parish Organizations For information please contact the following: BIBLE STUDY CARMEN CAYON…….………….... 885-7861 CARNIVAL PAUL/NORMA HUNTER …………...854-1171 COFFEE & DONUTS CONNIE HENNESSEY ………………...884-8326 COLUMBIETTES DALE ZGURZYNSKI…......................885-5228 FINANCE COUNCIL DEACON FRANK JULIAN ………………….... 885-7861 GIRL SCOUTS JOY LOGAN ……..…….. jlogan1231@aol.com HELPING HAND PARISH OFFICE…..……………..…..885-7861 INC. COUNCIL OF CATHOLIC WOMEN CONNIE HENNESSEY…………………… 884-8326 INC. HOME & SCHOOL LISA ORTEGA …….884-4502 ( School Office) JOB SEARCH SUPPORT HILDA LYONS……icjobsupport@hotmail.com KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS FELIX CAYON………………….. … 884-4052 MARRIAGE ENRICHMENT DENNIS & ADELE FERENCE……. 886-0041 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 RESPECT LIFE THERESA KNECHT………………....290-0064 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 BAPTISMS CARMEN CAYON ……………….885-7861 RCIA CARMEN CAYON……….……….885-7861 EUCHARIST PHILOMENA JOHNSON……….887-5110 CONFIRMATION BRIAN GREENFIELD……..887-5110 MARRIAGE PREPARATION FR. MICHAEL SUSZYNSKI… .…………...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.
40+ CATHOLIC SINGLES GROUP has been reorganized and will now meet at Christ the King Parish, 821 South Dale Mabry, Tampa, Florida, on the fourth Friday of the month, in addition to our third Wednesday of the month gathering at The Wooden Door. Our first meeting will be a social on Friday, January 28th in the McLoughlin Center from 6:00 to 9:00 p.m. Please bring hors d'oeuvres (cold finger food) to share. Thereafter, we will continue our social on the third Wednesday and our monthly meetings will be held on the last Friday of the month with a reflection by Deacon Ben Hooks followed by dinner at a local restaurant; . Please email Darlene dyetta@aol.com with any questions
HEALING MASS with Fr. Richard McAlear O.M.I. Monday, Jan 24th, 7 p.m. at St. Paul’s Catholic Church, 12708 North Dale Mabry, Tampa and Tuesday, Jan 25th 7p.m. at St. Cecelia’s Catholic Church, 820 Jasmine Way, Clearwater. Fr. McAlear has had a healing ministry since 1976. His gifts of teaching and healing are indicators of the healing love of Jesus so badly needed in our world today. His ministry has brought him to every part of the United States and many countries throughout the world. No registration needed. For more information call Joyce Schaefer at 727-439-6423.
JUBILEE MASS The Jubilee Mass of Thanksgiving with Bishop Robert Lynch honoring all couples throughout the diocese who will celebrate their silver anniversary, or 50 or more years of marriage during 2011 will take place at St. Jude Cathedral on Sunday, February 13th at 3:00pm. A reception with light hors d’oeuvres will follow. You must preregister by contacting the parish office no later than Monday, January 24th.
Now taking reservations for the Senior Citizens Luncheon (FREE) Saturday, January 15, 2010
St. Michael’s Hall 12:00 noon Contact: Connie Hennessey 813-884-8326 Sponsored by the Incarnation Council of Catholic Women.
Small Christian Community Regional Meeting The Diocese of St. Petersburg Office of Evangelization & Lifelong Faith Formation and the Diocesan Core Community invite you to participate in a Winter 2011 Small Christian Community Regional Meeting for pastors, parish staff, parish core community and small Christian community members, ministry and organization members, parishioners and everyone interested in parish SCC development! This season’s topics address: Invitation to Small Christian Communities and Prayer and Faith Sharing at all Parish Meetings. Please RSVP with the contact at the parish you wish to attend: English Dates and Locations
Friday, January 21, 7-9 p.m., St. Mark the Evangelist, Tampa 9724 Cross Creek Boulevard, Tampa, FL 33647 Karen: katomar6@gmail.com, (813) 973-1288
Saturday, January 22, 10 a.m.-12 p.m., St. Justin, Martyr, Seminole 10851 Ridge Road, Seminole, FL 33778 Lucy: lmattingly@stjustinmartyr.net, (727) 3973312, ext. 306 Thursday, January 27, 7-9 p.m., Incarnation, Tampa 8220 W. Hillsborough Ave., Tampa, FL 33615 Carmen: carmen_dre@tampabay.rr.com, (813) 885-7861 Wednesday, February 2, 7-9 p.m., Our Lady of Grace, Beverly Hills 6 Roosevelt Blvd., Beverly Hills, FL 34465 Rose Mary: wjeselso@tampabay.rr.com, (352) 527-6459 or Joan: jdunn442@tampabay.rr.com, (352) 7467683
All children of the Parish are invited to bring gifts in procession at each Mass the weekend of January 2, 2011. Suggested gifts are: diapers, baby clothes, crib sheets, powder, soap, lotions, etc. All gifts will be donated to Catholic Charities.
The Parish Office will be closed on Friday, Dec. 31st in observance of the New Year’s Day Holiday.
Because the Solemnity of Mary, Mother of God (January 1) falls on a Saturday in 2011, the obligation to attend Mass is lifted.
SUITCASE COLLECTION We are collecting suitcases for the Children’s Home. Please drop them off at the Parish Office during the week or in St. Michael’s Hall on
Next weekend is the Monthly Food
Sundays.
Collection. Please bring non perishables and place them in the plastic bins located in the church foyer or your monetary donation in the Helping Hand boxes located at the rear of the church. Thank you!
The St. Jude the Apostle Medal was commissioned for the Diocese of St. Petersburg in 1999 at the request of Bishop Robert N. Lynch. The famous Enrico Manfrini of Milan, Italy designed the medal and it was cast by the Senesi Foundry of Milan. The medal is given each year in the Diocese of St. Petersburg as a way to recognize those persons showing distinguished and outstanding service to their parish. This medal acknowledges the great gift of the church, its people, exemplified in these individuals who in their generosity and love of their faith have greatly contributed to spreading the Gospel of Jesus Christ in their parish. On November 21st, 2010, the recipients from Incarnation were Joe & Cathy Pena. Joe is head usher at the 12:00 mass, an officer of Incarnation council 8612 Knights of Columbus, as well as a 4th degree Knight. Cathy is a Eucharistic Minister, and a member of the Columbiettes and the ICCW. They are both very active around the parish and are constantly giving of their time, talent, and treasure. Congratulations to Joe & Cathy!
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La Sagrada Familia de Jesús, María y José 26 de diciembre de 2010 Y sobre todas estas virtudes, tengan amor, que es el vínculo de la perfecta unión. — Colosenses 3:14 LOS SANTOS Y OTRAS OBSERVANCIAS Domingo: San Esteban Lunes: San Juan Evangelista Martes: Los Santos Inocentes Miércoles: Santo Tomás Becket Viernes: San Silvestre I Sábado: Santa María, Madre de Dios y Jornada Mundial de la Paz
FIESTA SANTA MARÍA MADRE DE DIOS Sábado, 1ro. de Enero, 2011
NO ES DÍA DE OBLIGACIÓN Noche de Casino en Incarnation
“Reina de Corazones” Sábado, 12 de febrero, 2011
La Oficina Parroquial estará cerrada para las Fiestas de Fin de Año comenzando el viernes, 31 de diciembre hasta el 2 de enero, 2011. FORMACIÓN DE FE PARA ADULTOS ¿Necesitas el Sacramento de Confirmación? Si estas interesado en recibir este sacramento, favor de comunicarte con Carmen al 813-885-7861 o carmen_dre@tampabay.rr.com antes del 3 de enero, 2011.
El Comité para la Noche de Casino 2011 “Reina de Corazones” esta buscando patrocinadores. Los feligreses que tienen negocios, se podrían beneficiar de la publicidad y pueden considerar uno de varios niveles de patrocinio: Platino, Oro, Plata y Bronce. Las ganancias del Casino 2011 de Encarnación serán usadas para renovar el Salón San Miguel y el Salón St. Francis. Estos salones son usados todo el año por los alumnos de la escuela y también por muchas organizaciones parroquiales para recepciones y otras funciones. Todo aquel que este interesado en conocer más sobre los beneficios de los varios niveles, para patrocinar este evento debe comunicarse con Connie Hennessey al 813 884-8326.
RITO DE INICIACIÓN CRISTIANA PARA ADULTOS Enterate de todo lo que quieres saber sobre la fe católica: ¿Conoces a alguien que no practica su fe, y le interesa la fe católica? ¿Eres católico pero tu esposa/o no lo es y quiere serlo? ¿Has sido bautizado en la Iglesia Católica, pero necesitas la Confirmación y Comunión? Si has respondido con un "si" a cualquiera de estas preguntas, tú y esa persona que conoces, están invitados a participar en el proceso de RICA. Quisiéramos conocerte y responder a tus preguntas. Las reuniones se llevaran a cabo todos los lunes a las 7:30pm en el Salón de Conferencias comenzando el 10 de enero, 2011. Favor de comunicarse con Carmen al 813-8857861. Si usted es adulto, Católico activo y siente el llamado de crecer en su fe y así poder establecer una amistad con personas que se están preparando para ser miembros de nuestra Iglesia Católica por medio de los sacramentos de iniciación, le pedimos que por favor se unan a nosotros. Este ano, necesitamos mujeres y hombres católicos que sean bilingües. ¡Arriésgate a ser transformado! PEQUEÑAS COMUNIDADES DE FE Nuestra parroquia comenzará a formar un equipo de personas que estén interesados en ayudar a establecer Pequeñas Comunidades de Fe. Si usted es un adulto Católico, activo y esta dispuesto a prepararse como un líder de grupo, comuníquese con Carmen al 813-885-7861.
Estamos aceptando reservaciones para el Almuerzo de las Personas Jubiladas (Senior Citizens) el 15 de enero, 2011. Esta auspiciado por las Damas Católicas de Incarnation. Este almuerzo será en el Salón St. Michael a las 12:00md. Por favor llame a Connie Hennessey al 813-884-8326– para reservar. ¡El almuerzo es Gratis! Todos están invitados a traer regalos y depositarlos delante del Niño Jesús durante el momento de la ofrenda, el domingo 2 de enero, Fiesta de la Epifania.- 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: "Algunos se atormentan buscando la manera de amar a Dios. Estas pobres almas no saben que no hay ningún método para amarle fuera de hacer lo que le agrada." San Francisco de Sales EDUCADOS EN CASA La mente de Cristo se aprende en la familia. La fuerza de la personalidad se puede adquirir en el trabajo, pero la belleza de la personalidad se aprende en la familia. —Henry Drummond
SALVACIÓN EN LA VIDA DIARIA Este domingo es la fiesta de la Sagrada Familia que cae en el primer domingo después del Día de Navidad. La fiesta de hoy celebra cómo la humanidad de Jesús (incluso toda su familia) ha dado significado salvífico a los quehaceres diarios de nuestra propia vida familiar. Las lecturas ofrecen instrucción y aliento sobre cómo compartir –dentro de nuestras familias, en la familia de la parroquia y en la más amplia familia humana– el amor que Dios comparte con nosotros en Jesús. Selecciones de Eclesiástico, del salmo 128 (127), y colosenses nos alientan a ser reflejo del amor divino y así encontrar la santidad en todas nuestras relaciones humanas. La lectura del Evangelio según Mateo ofrece un ejemplo vivo de amor en las medidas que José tomó para proteger a su joven familia del peligro y para que creciera dentro de la gran familia de fe de su época. © Copyright, J. S. Paluch Co.
26 de diciembre ♦ San Esteban Según el libro de los Hechos de los Apóstoles, Esteban fue uno de los primeros diácono. Se dedico a predicar el evangelio, provocando la oposición de los fariseos que terminaron por apedrearle. Pablo, que por entonces se llamaba Saulo de Tarso, estuvo presente en la ejecución. Es el primer mártir cristiano y su testimonio ha sido fuente de nuevos cristianos para la Iglesia. Murió perdonando a sus perseguidores. ¿De qué maneras eres capaz de perdonar a quienes te molestan, te hieren, rechazan, o persiguen? ©Nuestra Parroquia Noviembre 2010 Sabías que... La bendición con agua se utiliza como signo que nos recuerda el bautismo. Se utiliza en la misa en ocasiones especiales, como la Vigilia Pascual, bodas y funerales.
LECTURAS DE LA SEMANA Lunes: 1 Jn 1:1-4; Jn 20:1a, 2-8 Martes: 1 Jn 1:5 — 2:2; Mt 2:13-18 Miércoles: 1 Jn 2:3-11; Lc 2:22-35 Jueves: 1 Jn 2:12-17; Lc 2:36-40 Viernes: 1 Jn 2:18-21; Jn 1:1-18 Sábado: Nm 6:22-27; Sal 67 (66); Ga 4:4-7; Lc 2:16-21 Domingo: Is 60:1-6; Sal 72 (71); Ef 3:2-3a, 5-6; Mt 2:1-12 Calendario de Actividades Domingo: 12:00pm Lunes: 7:00pm Martes: 7:00pm Miércoles: 7:00pm Jueves: 1:00pm 7:00pm 7:00pm Viernes: 7:00pm 7:00pm Sábado: 7:00pm
Estudio Bíblico St. Patrick Grupo de Hombres o St. Patrick Grupo de Mujeres St. Patrick Grupo de Oración St. Michael Al-Anon Teacher’s Lounge Legión de María Conference Room Corazones Unidos Capilla Estudio Bíblico Salón 1 Grupo de Jóvenes St. Patrick Grupo de Matrimonios St. Francis Grupo Jóvenes Adultos St. Francis
NUESTRA CULTURA Siempre se dice que en la cultura hispana un valor primordial es la familia. Así, quisiéramos que fuera, al menos. La vida agitada de este país, las tensiones y las presiones, y a veces el orden prevalente en gran parte de la sociedad de falta de estabilidad y fidelidad, pueden amenazar este valor. ©Nuestra Parroquia Noviembre 2010