Church of the Incarnation Parish Office: 5124 Gateway Dr. , Tampa, FL 33615 813.885.7861 Fax: 813.884.3624 www.icctampa.org School Office: 5111 Webb Rd. , Tampa, FL 33615 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
Staff - 813-885-7861 Parish Business Administrator - Paul Hunter phunter@icctampa.org Facility Manager - Dave Arnold darnold@icctampa.org / 919-4284 Parish Secretary/Bulletin Editor - Irene Martinez imartinez@icctampa.org Receptionist/ Asst Editor - Silvia Rivera srivera@icctampa.org Music Director - Lisa Screeton lscreeton@icctampa.org Director of Faith Formation - Carmen Cayon ccayon@icctampa.org Sacrament Prep. & Youth Ministry - Philomena Johnson pjohnson@icctampa.org Faith Formation Apprentice Meg Kanatzar mkanatzar@icctampa.org Mass Schedule Monday through Friday: 7am & 8:30am Saturday: 8:30 am & 4:30pm (Vigil) Sunday: 7:30am, 9:00am, 10:30am (signed), 12pm Misas en Español: Cada domingo a la 1:30pm Cada viernes a las 6:30 pm Latin Mass - 4:30pm, Every Sunday starting in January 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
The Holy Family of Jesus, Mary, and Joseph December 30, 2012
Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament Every 1st Friday following the 8:30 am Mass until 6:15pm
Beloved, we are God’s children now; what we shall be has not yet been revealed. — 1 John 3:2a
Rosary every Thursday at 11:30am in the chapel Rosario en español cada jueves de 5:30pm-6:30pm en la capilla
HAPPY NEW YEAR! The Parish Office will be closed this Tuesday
This Tuesday is the Feast of Mary, the Mother of God - A Holy Day of Obligation - The Mass Schedule is on page 8
Church of the Incarnation
813-885-7861 It's my pleasure to be able to announce to the community that beginning in January 2013, the Traditional Latin Mass will be offered at Incarnation Catholic Church every Sunday at 4:30pm. We are most grateful to Bishop Lynch for the opportunity to bring the Holy Sacrifice to the Tampa area, and we are also very grateful to Fr. Michael Suszynski, Incarnation's Pastor, for the opportunity to offer the Mass every Sunday. My thanks also to the many generous benefactors who helped make this possible, and to the community that continues to grow in faith and number. Finally, without the assistance of Fr. Hough, S.J., a weekly celebration would not be possible. I look forward to the growth of the Latin Mass community at Incarnation, and I thank you for your faithfulness. Please bring a friend, and spread the word. Many blessings to you and your family this Christmas, and what a Happy New Year we'll have. See you at Mass, Fr. Clement fclement@icctampa.org 813.885.7861 www.sacrificiumsanctum.org Incarnation Catholic Church Tampa
The Holy Family of Jesus, Mary, and Joseph - December 30, 2012 Beloved, we are God’s children now; what we shall be has not yet been revealed. — 1 John 3:2a HOME IS WHERE THE FAMILY IS
The idea, dream, and reality of family is so strong and durable that we use it to describe all that is best about human gatherings. We speak of the family of nations, of our church and parish families. The greatest compliment we can pay a friend or gracious host is to say that we feel at home with them, we feel part of the family.
Families are the first crucibles in which love is tested and tempered. Jesus himself was one of three people who lived in the shadow of each other. This family, like our own, did not always "get it right," but they always tried to. These three "amateurs" were on holiday, and one of them got lost. Two were worried sick and took great measures to find the third, a boy after all, who was seeking the meaning of his calling. He found his vocation--to do his Father's work--but he also returned home with his parents. Copyright (c) J. S. Paluch Co. "Joy is the true gift of Christmas, not expensive presents that demand time and money. We can transmit this joy simply: with a smile, with a kind gesture, with some small help, with forgiveness. Let us give this joy and the joy given will be returned to us." — Pope Benedict VXI, Homily at Mass on the Fourth Sunday of Advent, December 18, 2005
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READINGS FOR THE WEEK Monday: 2 Sm 7:1-5, 8b-12, 14a, 16; Ps 89:2-5, 27, 29; Lk 1:67-79 Tuesday: Vigil: Is 62:1-5; Ps 89:4-5, 16-17, 27, 29; Acts 13:16-17, 22-25; Mt 1:1-25 [18-25] Night: Is 9:1-6; Ps 96:1-3, 11-13; Ti 2:11-14; Lk 2:1-14 Dawn: Is 62:11-12; Ps 97:1, 6, 11-12; Ti 3:4-7; Lk 2:15-20 Day: Is 52:7-10; Ps 98:1-6; Heb 1:1-6; Jn 1:1-18 [1-5, 9-14] Wednesday: Acts 6:8-10; 7:54-59;Ps 31:3cd-4, 6, 8ab, 16bc,17; Mt 10:17-22 Thursday: 1 Jn 1:1-4; Ps 97:1-2, 5-6, 11-12; Jn 20:1a, 2-8 Friday: 1 Jn 1:5 -- 2:2; Ps 124:2-5, 7b-8; Mt 2:13-18 Saturday: 1 Jn 2:3-11; Ps 96:1-3, 5b-6; Lk 2:22-35 Sunday: Sir 3:2-6, 12-14 or 1 Sm 1:20-22, 24-28; Ps 128:1-5 or Ps 84:2-3, 5-6, 9-10; Col 3:12-21 [12-17] or 1 Jn 3:1-2, 21-24; Lk 2:41-52
The Holy Family of Jesus, Mary, and Joseph Today's Gospel gives us the only real glimpse we have into the life of the Holy Family during the childhood of Jesus. Here we see a family in crisis. A son is lost and frantic parents search and search until they finally find him. We hear these words from the mother of Jesus: "Son, why have you done this to us? Your father and I have been looking for you with great anxiety" (Luke 2:48). We can only imagine the distress felt by Mary and Joseph. Their love for their son brought them to their wits' end. Let us take the opportunity this day to ask the Blessed Virgin Mary and Saint Joseph to intercede for us in times when our families experience anxiety and fear. Copyright © J.S.Paluch Co.
The Holy Family of Jesus, Mary and Joseph
December 30, 2012
† Mass Intentions † SUNDAY - DECEMBER 30 - THE HOLY FAMILY OF JESUS, MARY AND JOSEPH 7:30 A.M. PEOPLE OF INCARNATION 9:00 A.M. (SI) Barrera Family 10:30 A.M. (SI) Artino Family by Karen 12:00 P.M. +Leyda Molineros by Family 1:30 P.M. +All Souls by Felicia Taveras MONDAY - DECEMBER 31 - ST. SYLVESTER 1, POPE 7:00 A.M. 8:30 A.M. +Julia Colon by Daughter Silvia Arlene 7:00 P.M. +Ronald Thomas, Jr. by Michele and Bryan TUESDAY - JANUARY 1 - SOLEMNITY OF MARY, THE HOLY MOTHER OF GOD 9:00 A.M. (SI) Dan O’Brien by Jeannette Cormier 10:30 A.M. (SI) Gilbert Martinez by Family 12:00 P.M. +Leandra V. Marcelin by Husband WEDNESDAY - JANUARY 2 - ST. BASIL THE GREAT, BISHOP 7:00 A.M. (SI) In Thanksgiving by Leonor Bernal 8:30 A.M. VOCATIONS THURSDAY - JANUARY 3 - THE MOST HOLY NAME OF JESUS 7:00 A.M. 8:30 A.M. FRIDAY - JANUARY 4 - ST. ELIZABETH ANN SETON, RELIGIOUS 7:00 A.M. 8:30 A.M. 6:30 P.M. +Luisa and +Ramon Samper by Samper Family SATURDAY - JANUARY 5 - ST. JOHN NEUMANN, BISHOP 8:30 A.M. 4:30 P.M. +Roger Urbanski by Wife Sandy and Sons SUNDAY - JANUARY 6 - EPIPHANY OF THE LORD 7:30 A.M. PEOPLE OF INCARNTION 9:00 A.M. +Patsy Sipos by Joyce Duet and Family 10:30 A.M. +Julia Colon by Connie Hennessey 12:00 P.M. +Henry Turino by Family 1:30 P.M. +Julio Rivera Burgos by Jenny Rodriguez 4:30 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 12/16/2012 Offertory Donations .....................$19,712.75 Shortfall ............................................................$ 3,287.25 Tuition Assistance ............................................$ 84.00 Helping Hand ...................................................$ 50.00 Christmas Flowers ...........................................$ 105.00 Retired Religious ..............................................$ 247.00 Dominican Parish .............................................$ 1,993.00 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. 12/16/2012 Renovation Donations.................... $ 1,947.00
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.
Please Pray for One Another If you would like to add a name, e-mail Silvia Rivera at: srivera@icctampa.org or call the parish office. Lord, hear our prayers for the sick listed below and for all those who are not listed, but are in need of our prayers: Jeannette Abrenica Janice and Addie P. Nora Alonso Amauri Agosto Benedetto Artino, Jr.
Colleen Beran Michelle Boylan Chuck Burton Mike Childers Jacqueline Colon Bernice Cox Yolanda Cruz Jack and Lucy Dietz
Manuel Escamilla Aurora Esparza Manuel Esparza Nila Espinola Freddy Fellner Robert Ferry Deborah Fisher Dominick Fridella William Gareau Robert Hasty
Francisco Hernandez
Kathy Holecek June Jebson Peter Jebson Anthony Joseph Scott G. Kennedy Joyce Kielpinski Helen King Mimi Kuhla Natalie Lasko Tom Lom Mary Loper Lily Lough Sandy Loy Andrea Maleska Ana Marsicano Matthew McClane, Sr.
Maryjane McNally
Joe Mininno Beba Montero Roder Naranjo Noah Nero Veronica Pacitti
Bob Patterson JR Pearce Kim Perez Rosemin Ramos Jorge Rodriguez Roland Rodriguez Kiki Santiago Thomas Santiago Bill Seemann Christine Screeton Kaylana Silva Bill and Angie Spink
Dick Tobin Jaime Torres Ines Velazquez Pauline Villegas Rose Vinalon Bridget Vitto Rose Vrabel Michael Warren Jerry Wegman Linda Wilson Charles Young
Remember Our Members In The Military Sergio Pages, Jr. PV2 Chad Michael Burgess 1LT Orlando R. Zambrano Ryan Wegman, Afghanistan
SPC Janet E. Pagan, Afghanistan SPC Janice E. Pagan, Afghanistan David Valencia, Japan Franciana Tertulien, Afghanistan
Thank you to Buds Blooms & Beyond for their donations of flower arrangements for our weekend liturgies and for our Chapel 11234 W. Hillsborough Ave. Tampa, FL 33635 (813)818-9600 (800)531-2837 www.budsbloomsandbeyond.com
We have Online Giving now! If you would prefer to make your contributions online rather than by writing a check every week, you can now do so with Online Giving. Your gift can be a one-time event or scheduled weekly, bi-weekly or monthly. You may use your checking account or a credit card. Visit our Parish Website at www.icctampa.org to set up an account or contact Paul Hunter at phunter@icctampa.org for more info.
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Church of the Incarnation FAITH FORMATION NEWS Director of Faith Formation & R.C.I.A. Carmen Cayon
Grades Pk-12 Sacrament Preparation & Youth Ministry Philomena Johnson
ccayon@icctampa.org
pjohnson@icctampa.org
813-885-7861 Faith Formation Apprentice
Young Adult Ministry
Meg Kanatzar
Fr. Philip Clement
mkanatzar@icctampa.org
fclement@icctampa.org
"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!
Do You “Walk the Walk” of a Christian life? Do you want to learn how? Here’s a Study that Helps You Put Your Catholic Faith into Practice
Faith Formation sessions will resume on Sunday, January 6th. See you in class!
Daring to Walk the Walk introduces seven key virtues and outlines practical steps for living them out in your life. Here’s what some participants have to say about this study: “This tells us how to really put into practice what Christ is calling us to do.” – Liz T. “…one of the best programs I think I’ve ever been to, and I would certainly recommend it.” –Chet H. This is an 8-week program, meetings are every Thursday 7-9pm Begins: January 24, 2013 Ends: March 21, 2013 (right before Holy Week/Easter) Call Carmen at (813) 885-7861 or Dennis & Adele Ference at (813) 886-0041 for more information.
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DONATIONS NEEDED!! The children in Faith Formation will be celebrating “Fat Tuesday” on February 18th. If you or someone you know has Mardi Gras beads that you are willing to donate please contact Philomena Johnson in the Faith Formation Office @ 885-7861.
The Holy Family of Jesus, Mary and Joseph
Incarnation
December 30, 2012
Casino Night
Saturday, February 9, 2013 Casino Night 2013 is seeking sponsors and donations for the much needed replacement of Incarnation School Roof. Parishioners who have a business that might benefit from the advertising should consider one of the several levels of sponsorship: Black Jack; Royal flush; Four of a Kind; Full House and Flush. For information on individual donations or sponsorships please contact Connie Hennessey at 813-884-8326.
Our Sponsors Columbiettes – Full House Mark E. Pena, Law Office –Flush Mrs. Christine & Mr. Tom Hyde, Attorney at Law Four of a Kind Mrs. Alma and Mr. Don Shamblin – Flush Suarez –Griffin – Law Partners – Four of a Kind Mrs. Teresa Trubilla and Mr. William Cawley – Full House Incarnation Council of Catholic Women – Four of a Kind
THANK YOU TO ALL OUR SPONSORS!
Green Thumb Nursery, on Sheldon Rd. – Flush level
Full Page Program Ads: G. Peppers Grill & Tavern Plantation Animal Hospital LLC Elite Casino
Business Card Program Ads: Century 21 Kia – Ernest Ortega State Farm – Pamela F. Patterson, Agent Westchase Dental Associates, PA Carol Kirkwood, D.M.D.
Our Donors Westchase Golf Course T.G.I. Friday’s Tavarone’s Steakhouse & Italian Grill Winn- Dixie Ace Hardware G. Peppers Grill
Sun Paints & Coatings Event Underwriter
Sweetbay Supermarkets Sheraton Suites Hotel Vigo Importing Company Incarnation Council of Catholic Women |5
Religious Articles Store
PARISH ACTIVITIES TUESDAY - JANUARY 1 7:00 P.M. AA Men’s Closed Meetings in St. Patrick’s Room 7:00 P.M. Spanish Prayer Group in St. Michael’s Hall 7:00 P.M. Music Ministry in Church WEDNESDAY - JANUARY 2 7:00 P.M. AA Closed Meeting in St. Patrick’s Room 7:00 P.M. Al-Anon Closed Meeting in St. Francis Room 2 7:30 P.M. Spanish Choir in Music Room THURSDAY - JANUARY 3 11:30 A.M. Our Lady of Mercy Prayer Group in Chapel 5:30 P.M. Spanish Intercessions Group in Chapel 7:00 P.M. Music Ministry in Church 7:30 P.M. Young Adults in St. John’s Room FRIDAY - JANUARY 4 7:30 P.M. Youth Group in St. John’s Room
TREE OF LIFE MEMORIALS OPEN 1/2 HR BEFORE & AFTER THE 4:30PM SAT. MASS & ALL SUNDAY MASSES
In memory of a loved one 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 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.
NEW ITEMS!
HOMEBOUND MINISTRY - Eucharistic Ministers are available to bring Holy Communion to the sick at home. Please call the Parish Office at 885-7861 to make arrangements. MINISTERIOS HISPANOS
Monaguillos: Doris Quirindongo - 817-9321 Coro Hispano: David Funes - 952-0359 Ministros de Eucaristia: Tito Bello - 516-2619 Lectores: Alan Aguilar- 315-0928 Ujieres: Jose Guaba-504-5538 Emmaus / Mujeres - Karla Navas - 408-2741 Emmaus/ hombres - Rafael Tamayo - 403-4272 Escuela de Evangelizacion Juan Pablo II: Ma. Teresa Aguilar - 315-0925 Grupo de Jovenes: Johnatan Fernandez - 484-1173 Grupo de Jovenes Adultos: Ana Acevedo - 359-7722 Grupo de Matromonios: Lecy & Dante Sanchez - 850-4526 Grupo de Oracion: Maria Rodriguez - 926-6436 Legion de Maria: Brunilda Reyes - 961-8505
Happy New Year!
LITURGY GROUPS ALTAR SERVERS DAVID SMITH - 885-7861 Or via e-mail : iccaltarservers@gmail.com EUCHARISTIC MINISTERS FR. PHILIP CLEMENT - 885-7861 READERS WILL BERAN - 882-0178 MUSIC DIRECTOR LISA SCREETON - 885-7861 ENVIRONMENT/ART CONNIE HENNESSEY - 884-8326 USHERS TOM OSBORN - 885-3829 VISITORS OF THE SICK FR. JAIRO ATEHORTUA - 885-7861 PARISH ORGANIZATIONS BIBLE STUDY CARMEN CAYON - 885-7861 CARNIVAL PAUL/NORMA HUNTER - 854-1171 COLUMBIETTES DALE ZGURZYNSKI - 885-5228 FINANCE COUNCIL DEACON FRANK JULIAN - 885-7861 HELPING HAND PARISH OFFICE - 885-7861 INC. COUNCIL OF CATHOLIC WOMEN ALMA SHAMBLIN -886-9365 Or via e-mail : afshamblin@aol.com INC. HOME & SCHOOL KIM FIELD - 884-4502 (School Office) JOB SEARCH SUPPORT HILDA LYONS - icjobsupport@hotmail.com KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS STAN ZGURZYNSKI - 885-5228 LIFE MINISTRY TERESA TRUBILLA - 841-6563 Or via e-mail : T2DeskTop@aol.com MEMORIALS-TREE OF LIFE CONNIE HENNESSEY - 884-8326 OFFICE VOLUNTEERS IRENE MARTINEZ - 885-7861 PRAYER SHAWL MINISTRY SILVIA RIVERA - 885-7861 RELIGIOUS ARTICLES STORE CONNIE HENNESSEY- 884-8326 SPECIAL EDUCATION ISABEL MORAES - 852-1501 MARY THOMSON - 884-8040 STEWARDSHIP PAUL HUNTER - 854-1171 RECEIVING SACRAMENTS BAPTISMS CARMEN CAYON - 885-7861 RCIA CARMEN CAYON - 885-7861 FIRST EUCHARIST PHILOMENA JOHNSON - 885-7861 CONFIRMATION PHILOMENA JOHNSON - 885-7861 MARRIAGE PREPARATION FR. PHILIP CLEMENT - 885-7861
The Holy Family of Jesus, Mary and Joseph
December 30, 2012
Dine In or Take Out
January 13th 10:00AM - 3:00PM in St Michael's Hall This is the last weekend to get your tickets! BBQ Chicken Adult = $12, Child = $6.00 BBQ Ribs Adult = $15, Child = $8 Everyone is welcome, and don't forget, bring in your baby pictures (will be returned) to join in on the "Guess Who Picture Contest". Tickets are available outside of the church entrance after each Mass or by calling Connie Hennessy @884-8326, Diana Galindo @ 243-0303, or Suzanne Perry-Casler @ 610-6456. Don't be left out of the
fun!
Pope Benedict has declared October 2012 to November 2013 as a Year of Faith! Be a part of the celebration. Join Fr. Krzysztof Gazdowicz, Father Edwin Palka and Father Mike Smith from May 25 - June 5, 2013 as we explore Poland’s rich Catholic heritage! Follow in the footsteps of Blessed Pope John Paul II from his birthplace to his seat as Archbishop, to his historic Papal Pilgrimage in 1979. Visit the home of St. Maximilian Kolbe and be challenged by his martyrdom in Auschwitz. Share in St. Faustina’s ministry and pray the Divine Mercy Chaplet with her Sisters. Be encouraged by the stories behind Our Lady of Czestochowa and the underground salt Cathedral. Journey in faith and prayer with us from Zakopane in the Tatra Mountains to Torun on the Vistula River to Gdansk on the Baltic coast. For info, visit www.travelswithhelene.com or phone 352556-3111. The deadline to send in your deposit is February 23rd.
Incarnation Catholic Church 50 Years Celebration Order Your Celebration T‐Shirts:
Small to XL $12.00 2XL ‐ $12.00 3XL ‐ $ 14.00 To order call: Lois Reynolds 813‐886‐5478
The Thanksgiving and Christmas holidays were a little bit brighter for many families in our community thanks to the generosity and efforts of many in our parish. We put together “Food Baskets” with the food collected during our monthly Food Collection held in November and canned meat items which were generously donated once again this year by the “Salami Man” and his family. We received some generous donations and were able to purchase a large ham for each of the families and other items to make nice Thanksgiving and Christmas meals. Thanks to Ms. Philomena Johnson for coordinating this effort! The Mitten Tree, Shoeboxes for Seniors, “Haga Sonreír A Un Niño” (Make a Child Smile) and Adopt a Family for Christmas programs were all very successful. We couldn’t have done this without your generous and prayerful support. Thank You! Next year we would like to form a Committee to help with these projects. If you are interested in being a part of this, please contact Irene Martinez at 813-885-7861. |7
Church of the Incarnation Dear Children, Next Sunday, January 6, 2013, as we celebrate Epiphany, we are reminded of the journey that the Three Kings made to meet the Baby Jesus. They brought him gifts of gold, frankincense and myrrh.
813-885-7861 Next weekend is our Monthly Food Collection. Please leave non perishables 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!
You are invited to share in their journey by bringing baby gifts to leave at the manger during the offertory at all masses. Items such as diapers, bottles, baby wipes, receiving blankets, etc. will be collected for mothers and mothers-to-be at the Foundations of Life Pregnancy Center. (If anyone has not had an opportunity to return their baby bottles from the collection held during October, those may also be left at the manger.) Thank you for sharing the love that is Christmas.
Thank you to everyone who donated blood at our last Blood Drive! There were 36 donations collected.
Happy New Year! The Parish Office will be closed on Tuesday, January 1st for the New Year’s Holiday. This Tuesday, January 1st is the Feast of Mary, The Mother of God and is a holy day of obligation to attend Mass. HOLY DAY MASS SCHEDULE: Vigil Mass - Monday, Dec. 31st at 7pm Holy Day Masses - Tuesday: 9am, 10:30am and 12pm Spanish
LUNCHEON On Saturday, January 12, ICCW will be having their annual Senior Luncheon in St. Michael's Hall from 11:30 AM to 1:00 PM. There will be PRIZES and ENTERTAINMENT! Wanted: career opportunists looking for
Following the luncheon, a spiritual retreat will take place from 1:00 - 2:00 PM. Please join us this special day.
resume experience in website management
RSVP to one of the following ICCW members:
and design. Incarnation parish is looking
Elaine Schutz: (813) 884-9308 or ers7704@verizon.net;
for volunteers with web design and man‐ agement skills to join our website com‐ mittee to bring our parish website to a
Fran Cloonan: (813) 884-6746 or fecloonan@verizon.net; or Alma Shamblin (813) 886-9365 or afshamblin@aol.com.
new level. Fresh creative ideas, and fa‐
Save the Date!
miliarity with Wordpress and CSS coding would be most helpful but not necessary. If you are interested, please contact Fr. Philip directly: fclement@ icctampa.org, or call 813‐885‐7861.
Mother / Daughter / BFF Tea & Fashion Show Saturday January 26, 2013 Incarnation Church, St. Michael’s Hall Sponsored by: Incarnation Columbiettes Auxiliary
(See future bulletins for additional information)
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La Sagrada Familia de Jesús, María y José 30 de diciembre de 2012 Hermanos míos, ahora somos hijos de Dios, pero aún no se ha manifestado cómo seremos al fin. — 1 Juan 3:2a La Sagrada Familia Domingo 30 de Diciembre de 2012 La celebración de la fiesta de la Sagrada Familia nos invita a creer profundamente en el valor de la familia. Tener una familia es sentirse parte de este mundo pero también del otro. Los lazos de amor que tenemos con los que vivimos se vuelven tan fuertes que ni la muerte los puede romper. Vivir en familia es ser capaz, desde el comienzo de la vida de descubrir que a mi lado hay otros que me quieren, me enseñan, me animan, me apoyan. Otros que saben de mis defectos porque me ven todos los días y además me toleran, sufren y se alegran conmigo. Recordar la Sagrada Familia es una invitación más que estimulante para ver la familia en su entorno social y en lo profundo de nuestro corazón. ¿Cómo te llevas con tu familia? ¿Qué tienes que agradecerles? ¿Qué tienes que perdonarles? La familia es la primera escuela que tenemos para vivir como cristianos. Es la escuela de la vida y de la fe. Nunca dejemos de dar gracias a Dios por nuestros padres y hermanos. Ellos son nuestros primeros amores en el inmenso océano de amores que nos ofrece la vida. Nuestros padres son tan importantes para nosotros porque son los primeros seres humanos que nos han amado, incluso antes de nuestro nacimiento. En este contexto del amor hogareño huyen María, José y el Niño Jesús a Egipto. En aquella época Egipto era un país idólatra, tirano y enemigo de Israel, pero allí se pueden refugiar por un tiempo para salvar al que nos salva. Hoy nosotros tenemos muchos "Egiptos" de los que huir para encontrar donde refugiarnos. Son esas estaciones de la vida, algunas de ellas con cruz, que una y otra vez nos alejan del camino del Señor. Huimos a los Egiptos interiores porque pensamos que la vida diaria no nos ofrece seguridades para sobrevivir. Hoy podemos preguntarnos por la calidad de nuestra vida de familia y por la calidad de nuestra vida cristiana. En este día de la Familia podemos cuestionarnos si nosotros somos capaces de ayudar a crear esa otra familia, que no se establece por la carne y por la sangre sino por el amor a Cristo en los demás y que es la familia humana, la familia de los hijos de Dios, así entonces podremos darnos cuenta por que llamamos a los demás hermanos y hermanas. Que Dios bendiga y proteja siempre a nuestras familias. P. Jairo Los mejores deseos para el nuevo año Que mantengas la esperanza y la fe en un mundo de alegría, paz y amor. Que las verdaderas amistades continúen eternas y tengan siempre un lugar especial en tu corazón. Que las lágrimas sean pocas, y compartidas. Que las alegrías estén siempre presentes cada día. Que el cariño abunde en quienes te rodean. Que las cosas como la envidia o el desamor, sean sacadas de tu vida. Que aquel que necesite ayuda encuentre siempre en ti la reconfortante palabra amiga. Que la verdad siempre esté por encima de todo. Que el perdón y la comprensión, superen tus amarguras y tus discordias. Que todo lo que has soñado se transforme en realidad. Que Dios, esté siempre con su mano extendida señalándote el camino correcto. Que tu jornada de los próximos 365 días esté repleta de mucha felicidad.
La Oficina Parroquial estará cerrada para las Fiesta de Fin de Año el martes, 1 de enero, 2013.
Este martes, 1ro. de Enero, 2013 ES DÍA DE OBLIGACIÓN FIESTA DE SANTA MARÍA MADRE DE DIOS
Horario de Misas: Lunes: 7pm - Vigilia Martes: 9am, 10:30am y 12pm-Español Todos están invitados a traer regalos y depositarlos delante del Niño Jesús durante el momento de la ofrenda, el domingo 6 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.
ADORACIÓN EUCARÍSTICA La exposición del Santísimo es cada primer viernes después de la Misa de las 8:30am hasta la Bendición Solemne a las 6:15 pm. Todos están invitados a venir a la capilla para la Adoración.
Colecta de Alimentos Mensual El próximo fin de semana tendremos nuestra colecta de alimentos. Todo lo que se reúna se donará al Banco de Alimentos de la Iglesia Luterana de Our Savior. Le damos las gracias por su generosidad y su continuo apoyo. |9
30 de diciembre de 2012 TRADICIONES DE NUESTRA FE El primer domingo después de la Navidad celebramos la fiesta de la Sagrada Familia. Los latinos somos un pueblo muy unido en familia. Para nosotros es más que un pequeño grupo compuesto de padre, madre, hijos e hijas. La familia para nosotros los latinos es un conjunto grande de abuelos, abuelas, tíos, tías, primos, primas, compadres, comadres, suegros, suegras y otros más además del padre, la madre y los hijos. Para los latinos una fiesta que celebra la familia de Jesús es la cosa más natural del mundo. Extrañamente esta fiesta no es muy antigua. En realidad es una celebración que data de comienzos de la época moderna en el siglo XVII. Antes de estas fechas la familia de Jesús casi siempre era entendida como compuesta por Jesús, María y Ana (la madre de María). Se daba por hecho que José estaba por allí. Pero en el siglo XVII muchos perdieron sus padres pues tenían que ir a las fábricas a trabajar. Por eso el magisterio instituyó la conmemoración de la Sagrada Familia de Jesús, María y José para recordar a los padres cristianos su deber ante sus hijos y su esposa. —Fray Gilberto Cavazos-Glz, OFM, Copyright © J. S. Paluch Co.
Sabías que... Los Evangelios hablan de los Reyes Magos sólo en plural, por lo que la tradición cristiana temprana asumió que se trataba de tres debido a que el Evangelio sí menciona que presentaron tres regalos: oro, incienso y mirra.
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LECTURAS DE LA SEMANA Lunes: 1 Jn 2:18-21; Sal 96 (95):1-2, 11-13; Jn 1:1-18 Martes: Nm 6:22-27; Sal 67 (66):2-3, 5, 6, 8; Gál 4:4-7; Lc 2:16-21 Miércoles: 1 Jn 2:22-28; Sal 98 (97):1-4; Jn 1:19-28 Jueves: 1 Jn 2:29 — 3:6; Sal 98 (97):1, 3cd-6; Jn 1:29-34 Viernes: 1 Jn 3:7-10; Sal 98 (97):1, 7-9; Jn 1:35-42 Sábado: 1 Jn 3:11-21; Sal 100 (99):1b-5; Jn 1:43-51 Domingo: Is 60:1-6; Sal 72 (71):1-2, 7-8, 10-13; Ef 3:2-3a, 5-6; Mt 2:1-12
FIESTA DE MARÍA: 1 DE ENERO Santa María, Madre de Dios ¿Fue María de Nazaret solamente la madre de Jesús, el hombre, o fue Madre de Dios, es decir, de Jesucristo el Hijo del Padre? Esto fue una discusión antigua, que llegó a resolverse en la Iglesia con la declaración del Concilio de Éfeso en el año 431. Nestorio, el patriarca de Constantinopla, consideraba que María era sólo quien había dado a luz a la humanidad de Cristo, no a su divinidad. Cirilo de Alejandría, por el contrario, decía: “no dividimos en partes y separamos al hombre de Dios...sólo hay un Cristo, Hijo y Señor...los santos padres han llamado a María Madre de Dios, porque de ella nació Cristo, que es la única Palabra y el único Hijo de Dios…” Celebramos en la Iglesia, por tanto, a María como Madre de Dios, ya que dio a luz a la Palabra de Dios hecha carne.