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Church of the Incarnation PARISH OFFICE
813-885-7861
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 Very Rev. Michael Suszynski, Pastor Rev. Jairo Atehortua Parochial Vicar Rev. Philip Clement, Parochial Vicar Deacon Pablo Maldonado Deacon Ramon Rodriguez
STAFF Parish Business Administrator - Paul Hunter phunter@icctampa.org Facility Manager - Dave Arnold darnold@icctampa.org / 919-4284
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Parish Secretary - Irene Martinez imartinez@icctampa.org
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Receptionist/ Bulletin Editor - Silvia Rivera srivera@icctampa.org Director of Music - Alex Groppe agroppe@icctampa.org Asst. Director of Music (Spanish) - David Funes dfunes@icctampa.org Director of Faith Formation - Carmen Cayon ccayon@icctampa.org Sacrament Prep. & Youth Ministry - Philomena Johnson pjohnson@icctampa.org
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READINGS FOR THE WEEK Monday: Is 42:1-7; Ps 27:1-3, 13-14; Jn 12:1-11 Tuesday: Is 49:1-6; Ps 71:1-6, 15, 17; Jn 13:21-33, 36-38 Wednesday: Is 50:4-9a; Ps 69:8-10, 21-22, 31, 33-34; Mt 26:14-25 Thursday: Chrism Mass: Is 61:1-3ab, 6a, 8b-9; Ps 89:21-22, 25, 27; Rv 1:5-8; Lk 4:16-21 Lord’s Supper: Ex 12:1-8, 11-14; Ps 116:12-13, 15-16bc, 17-18; 1 Cor 11:23-26; Jn 13:1-15 Is 52:13 — 53:12; Ps 31:2, 6, 12-13, 15-16, 17, 25; Heb 4:14-16; 5:7-9; Jn 18:1 — 19:42 a) Gn 1:1 — 2:2 [1:1, 26-31a]; Ps 104:1-2, 5-6, 10, 12, 13-14, 24, 35; or Ps 33:4-7, 12-13, 20-22; b) Gn 22:1-18 [1-2, 9a, 10-13, 15-18]; Ps 16: 5, 8-11; c) Ex 14:15 — 15:1; Ex 15:1-6, 17-18; d) Is 54:5-14; Ps 30:2, 4-6, 11-13; e) Is 55:1-11; Is 12:2-6; f) Bar 3:9-15, 32 — 4:4; Ps 19:8-11; g) Ez 36:16-17a, 18-28; Ps 42:3, 5; 43:3-4 or Is 12:2-3, 4bcd, 5-6 or Ps 51:12-15, 18-19; h) Rom 6:3-11; i) Ps 118:1-2, 16-17, 22-23; Mt 28:1-10 Acts 10:34a, 37-43; Ps 118:1-2, 16-17, 22-23; Col 3:1-4 or 1 Cor 5:6b-8; Jn 20:1-9 or Mt 28:1-10 or (at an afternoon or evening Mass) Lk 24:13-35
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 Or by appointment DEVOTIONS Morning Prayer Group: Liturgy of the Hours Mon., Tue., Thurs., Fri. & Sat.: 8:10am - 8:25am ADORATION OF THE BLESSED SACRAMENT Every 1st Friday following the 8:30 am Mass until 6:15pm ROSARY : Thursdays at 11:30am in the chapel ROSARIO EN ESPAÑOL - Jueves de 5:30pm2| 6:30pm en la capilla
TREASURES FROM OUR TRADITION Most Christians today receive a bunch of palm fronds, olive branches, pussy willow, or forsythia (a relative of the olive) to carry in procession and to bear home in blessing. Some even offer sprigs of palm or other branches as a gesture of peace to those they have offended. The desire is to make a clean sweep of your spiritual house before the Easter feast. Accepting the branch is a token of the bearer’s willingness to journey with the Church through a grateful remembrance of Jesus Christ’s passion, death, and life-giving resurrection. Traditionally, the plants associated with today’s feast are planted in cemeteries as a sign of Christ’s victory over death and the promise of new life. The joy of this day’s opening procession soon gives way to a solemn reading of the Passion, this year according to Matthew. The ritual is meant not only to strengthen us to hear this account, but to stir us up to accompany the Church on this journey through Holy Week. It also prepares us for next Sunday’s joyful renewal of our baptismal vows. —Rev. James Field, Copyright © J. S. Paluch Co.
Palm Sunday of the Passion of the Lord
April 13, 2014
† Mass Intentions † SUNDAY - APRIL 13 - PALM SUNDAY OF THE PASSION OF THE LORD 7:30 A.M. +Mose, +Mary and +Janet Taylor by Mark Taylor 9:00 A.M. PEOPLE OF INCARNATION 10:30 A.M. +Deceased members of Peter Piazza Family by Family 12:00 P.M. +Maria Ercia by Family 1:30 P.M. +Nuvia Tallan and +Carlos Eastman by Family 4:30 P.M. +Berta Garcia by Quevedo Family MONDAY - APRIL 14 7:00 A.M. +Saturnina Rivera by Family 8:30 A.M. +Mario Gonzalez by Mariano and Deborah TUESDAY - APRIL 15 7:00 A.M. +Roulien Abreu by Arleen Abreu 8:30 A.M. (SI) For all the RCIA Candidates by Our Lady of Mercy Group WEDNESDAY - APRIL 16 7:00 A.M. 8:30 A.M. (SI) Margaret Witonski by Manuel and Joann Duran THURSDAY - APRIL 17 - HOLY THURSDAY 7:30 P.M. +Anne and +Edward Donaghue by Daughter FRIDAY - APRIL 18 - FRIDAY OF THE PASSION OF THE LORD NO MASSES TODAY SATURDAY - APRIL 19 - HOLY SATURDAY 8:00 P.M. PEOPLE OF INCARNATION SUNDAY - EASTER SUNDAY OF THE RESURRECTION OF THE LORD 7:30 A.M. 9:00 A.M. 9:10 A.M. 10:30 A.M. SPIRITUAL BOUQUETS 10:40 A.M. 12:00 P.M. 1:30 P.M. 4:30 P.M.
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 Isabel Acosta Bella Andrew Lucas Baker Maria Barrios Gisela Brandes Judith Brown Linda Casares Michelle Chirino Louis Crapsi Leslie D’ Elia Enid Diaz Jack and Lucy Dietz Jan Douglas Edward Drost Manuel Duran Germaine Dutton Aurora Esparza Deborah Fisher Harry Folk Rose Ann Froberg Agustina Galan William Gareau Joe Giangiacomo Sal Giordano Manuel Gonzalez Michael Griffin Alexander E. Groppe
Nancy Gwinn
Robert Hasty Joane Hellenbrand Jim Horn Don Hughes June Jebson Peter Jebson Leonard Kent Mimi Kuhla Dale Levi Tom Lom Antonio Mabini Matthew McClane, Sr.
Joann McCullough Gabriel McPfimel Marie Mendez Cam Metcalf Sandy Moley John Nevadomski Alicia Oacio Lisa Paige Sandy Palermo Bob Patterson JR Pearce Germaine Pempsell Patrick Pempsell Kim Perez Mary Perkinson Tom Phillips Tom Price
Sergio Pages, Jr. PV2 Chad Michael Burgess PV2 Angelique Burgess Ryan Wegman SGT Damian Patrick Bumm SSG Michael Haley
Father Michael blesses our newly renovated parish office.
Bernard Rafferty, Sr. Donna Ridgeway Hilda Rivera Irvin Rivera, Jr. Rose Ann Robert Dewey Roberts Lydia Santiago Thomas Santiago Annette Scalise Dawn Seifert Phil Sheridan Jerry Shively Kody Sir Judy Slot Dianna Slowey Thomas
Bill and Angie Spink Shirley Sullivan Philip Traina Ines Velazquez William Vitto Rose Vrabel Brett Wallick Jerry Wegman Margaret Witonski Nick Wolf Amy Workman
PFC Timothy Haley Lt. Col Gregory Palmer, Afghanistan Cormac Lomasney, Afghanistan Brian McPhillips, Afghanistan Esteban Gonzalez, Afghanistan
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FAITH FORMATION NEWS
Director of Faith Formation & R.C.I.A. Carmen Cayon ccayon@icctampa.org Grades Pk-12 Sacrament Preparation & Youth Ministry Philomena Johnson pjohnson@icctampa.org Faith Formation Apprentice Meg Kanatzar mkanatzar@icctampa.org
"Proeliatores Dei" is our parish's young adult group. Young adult parishioners ages 18-28 are Young Adult Ministry Fr. Philip Clement fclement@icctampa.org
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!
FAITH FORMATION NEWS
Young Adult Retreat Date Moved
RICE BOWLS are due April 13th. THIS SUNDAY. Thank you for your generosity.
Unfortunately, issues regarding coordination of dates for the retreat speaker has forced us to have to move the date of the Young Adult retreat. The retreat will now take place some time in May or early June. The exact date will be announced soon. If you were interested in going on the retreat but were unable to make the date in April, please look forward to the new date and consider coming. We'd love to have you.
There is NO Faith Formation next Sunday as we celebrate the Resurrection of our Lord!! Sessions resume April 27th.
Until then, please also consider joining the Young Adult group. We meet in St. John's room every Thursday evening from 7:30 - 9:00pm.
SAC PREP Workshop Reminder Saturday April 26th 9:3011:30 in the church.
On Tuesday, April 15, 2014 at 11:30am Bishop Robert Lynch will preside at the Chrism Mass at the Cathedral of St. Jude, 5815 5th Ave N, St Petersburg, FL 33710. During this Mass the priest of the diocese along with Bishop Lynch will renew their commitment to priestly service.
CONFIRMATION Workshop Reminder – Wednesday, April 30th ALL paperwork is due at this workshop.
Youth Ministry – There is NO Youth Ministry this week. We will gather again on the 23rd from 7PM-9PM. 4|
This is also the Mass where the Oil of the Sick and the Oil of Catechumens are blessed and the Sacred Chrism is consecrated. These oils are used throughout the year in our parish when our community celebrates the sacraments. The faithful are invited to participate in this wonderful diocesan celebration. By virtue of your baptism you share in the priesthood of Christ. The Chrism Mass is an opportunity for you to experience a renewal and recommitment to God and the Church. Please join us.
Palm Sunday of the Passion of the Lord
April 13, 2014
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TREE OF LIFE MEMORIALS ALTAR SERVERS - David Smith - iccaltarservers@gmail.com EUCHARISTIC MINISTERS - If you would like to join this ministry contact Frank Salamone Phone: 813-205-8259 Email: fsalamone2003@yahoo.com READERS - Will Beran - 882-0178 ENVIRONMENT/ART - Connie Hennessey - 884-8326 USHERS - Tom Osborn - 885-3829 VISITORS OF THE SICK - Fr. Jairo Atehortua - 885-7861 BIBLE STUDY - Carmen Cayon - 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 - Tim Madden - 831-9770 tmmadden@tampabay.rr.com 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 - For membership information - Dave Shively - 813-525-5839
In memory of a loved one who has passed away you may want to consider the Tree of Life Memorial at the church’s entrance. You may also want to remember a special Anniversary or a family member with a Leaf on the Tree. For information call Connie Hennessey at 884-8326.
ANOINTING OF THE SICK gives spiritual strength in the face of suffering. A Parish priest is on call 24 hrs. in cases of emergency and is available for appointments. Call the Parish Office at 8857861. MATRIMONY (Marriage) - Couples need to contact the Parish Office at 885-7861 before setting a date. The preparation process takes a minimum of 6 months. HOLY ORDERS is for single men answering the call to priesthood. Any man or woman interested in the religious life should contact one of our parish priests or the Diocesan Vocations Director at 727-345-3338. HOMEBOUND MINISTRY - Eucharistic Ministers are available to bring Holy Communion to the sick at home. Please call the Parish Office at 885-7861 to make arrangements.
LIFE MINISTRY - Teresa Trubilla - 841-6563 - Trubilla@mac.com MUSIC MINISTRY - Alex Groppe - agroppe@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 - 831-9770 tmmadden@tampabay.rr.com 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. Francis Room 2
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 - Liliana Astete 646-339-4286 y Doris Quirindongo (813) 843-6654. Miércoles de por medio 7pm. EMAUS HOMBRES - Stevenson Quirindongo
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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. 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. GRUPO DE ORACION - Juan Estevez o Reina Borjas al 813-2490986. Martes 7:30pm, salón St. Michael. LECTORES - Alan Aguilar- 315-0928
THE CROSS We should glory in the cross of our Lord Jesus Christ, in whom is our salvation, life and resurrection, through whom we are saved and delivered. —Entrance Antiphon, Evening Mass of the Lord’s Supper, The Roman Missal
LEGION DE MARIA - Brunilda Reyes - 813 841 5366. Sábado 9:30am, salón St. Francis. MINISTROS DE EUCARISTIA - Tito Bello - 516-2619 MONAGUILLOS - Doris Quirindongo - 843-6654 UJIERES - José Guaba - 504-5538
Palm Sunday of the Passion of the Lord
2014 HOLY WEEK SCHEDULE
April 13, 2014
We need ushers at the 9:00am Mass. If you are interested in joining this ministry, please call Tom Osborn at 885-3829.
Monday, April 14th 7am and 8:30am: Daily Mass 6:30pm: Seder Meal - St. Michael’s Hall Tuesday, April 15th 7am and 8:30am: Daily Mass 11:30 am: Chrism Mass - Cathedral of St. Jude Wednesday, April 16th 7am and 8:30am: Daily Mass Holy Thursday, April 17th No Morning Masses 7:30pm: Mass of the Lord’s Supper 9pm - 11:30pm: Adoration - St. Michael’s Hall 11:30pm: Tenebrae - Church Good Friday, April 18th Mass is not celebrated today 12pm - 2:45pm: Meditation and Prayer - Church 3pm: Liturgy of the Cross - English 5pm: Stations of the Cross - Bilingual - Parish Grounds 7pm: Liturgy of the Cross - Spanish - Church Holy Saturday, April 19th No Scheduled Confessions. No 4:30pm Vigil Mass 11:00am: Blessing of Easter Foods - Chapel 8:00pm: Easter Vigil Liturgies and Mass Easter Sunday, April 20th 7:30am: Easter Mass (Church) 9:00am: Easter Mass (Church) 9:10am: Easter Overflow Mass (St. Michael’s Hall) 10:30am: Easter Mass (Church) 10:40am: Easter Overflow Mass (St. Michael’s Hall) 12:00pm: Easter Mass (Church) 1:30pm: Spanish Easter Mass (Church) 4:30pm: Traditional Latin Mass (Church) JESUS IS RISEN AND HE IS LORD, ALLELUIA!!!
We need Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion 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.
June 12, 2014 This will be the last training session for the liturgical year. For those of you that missed the previous two sessions it is mandatory that you attend this session. If you are unable to attend please contact Fr. Clement.
For those planning to attend either or both the Mass of the Lord’s Supper on Holy Thursday evening and the Great Easter Vigil on Holy Saturday, you are cordially invited to bring your bells from home to ring during the refrains of the Gloria and join us in celebrating this ancient tradition of our Church. |7
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Losing a child to abortion isn’t easy... But if given the broken pieces, God can make all things new. H.E.A.R.T. provides a confidential, caring group to journey with you to bring hope and healing due to an abortion. In this non-judgmental setting we look to God and trust in his mercy to restore us to wholeness. In this group process we look at: realizing we need healing, acknowledging the abortion - breaking the shame, forgiveness, accepting God's grace, allowing yourself to grieve, self-reconciliation, relationships and ongoing healing. We are looking to start a morning H.E.A.R.T. group in the Lutz / North Tampa area very soon. Anyone affected by an abortion may attend. For more information and to register please call or text Julie at (813) 528-1717 or email: HEART@LifeChoicesWC.org
Pictured above are the representatives from the Diocese of St. Petersburg who attended the Catholic Days at the Capital. This year the ICCW sponsored two members to attend this event which was held March 25 and 26, 2014: Kathy Holecek and Cathy Pena.
ALL CALLS ARE CONFIDENTIAL Approved by the Project Rachel Office of the Diocese of St. Petersburg.
Incarnation Religious Articles Store Stop by and see the beautiful items for all occasions! Communion, Baptism, Weddings, Confirmation. Rosaries, Statues, Bibles and more.
Nature Coast Handbells May 4, 2014 2:00 PM Show your support for Bishop McLaughlin Catholic High School! A handbell concert featuring the music from Katy Perry, Adele, Broadway, Hollywood and much more! $10 Adults $5 Students K-12 Tickets available at the door. For more info, contact Alex Groppe, Campus Minister at Bishop McLaughlin: 727-857-2600 ext. 251 or agroppe@bmchs.com 8|
Thank you to all of those who adopted a child from Cristo Rey Catholic School in the Dominican Republic. Our Lenten Parish Project comes to a close today. All donations are due by tomorrow. Please place your contribution in a plain envelope addressed to ICC Lenten Project and place it in the collection basket, or take it to the parish office.
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Domingo de Ramos “De la Pasión del Señor” 13 de abril de 2014 Dios lo exaltó [a Cristo] sobre todas las cosas y le otorgó el nombre que está sobre todo nombre. — Filipenses 2:9
Domingo 13 de Abril de 2014. Domingo de Ramos Reflexionando la Palabra de Dios Con la celebración del Domingo de Ramos abrimos el pórtico de la Semana Santa. Desde el día de hoy hasta la noche pascual contemplaremos el misterio doloroso de Jesús, y este ejercicio despertará en nosotros unos muy sinceros afectos de admiración, de gratitud y de adhesión incondicional a quién da la mayor prueba de amor. Le seguiremos con sumo interés y asombro desde su entrega al maltrato y al dolor del poder de las tinieblas, hasta su triunfante glorificación. Admiraremos su valor y valentía, haciendo realidad las palabras de Isaías: Y yo no resistí ni me eché atrás: ofrecí la espalda a los
que me apaleaban, las mejillas a los que mesaban mi barba; no me tapé el rostro ante ultrajes ni salivazos. Y las palabras de san Pablo a los filipenses: Se rebajó hasta someterse incluso a la muerte, y una muerte de cruz. Sabemos que estos hechos conforman la escena final de una vida dedicada a sostener a los cansados. Recordaremos que Jesús, mientras vivía entregado al amor del Padre y a la salvación de los hombres, se mantuvo firme sabiendo que no quedaría defraudado, que su generosidad daría fruto abundante: tanta generosidad concluirá en la glorificación de Dios, la exaltación de Jesús mismo, y la salvación del mundo:
Por eso Dios lo levantó sobre todo y le concedió el nombre sobre-todo-nombre, de modo que al nombre de Jesús toda rodilla se doble en el cielo, en la tierra y en el abismo, y toda lengua proclame: Jesucristo es Señor, para gloria de Dios Padre. Instruidos por esta doctrina, pondremos nuestra confianza total en Dios y en su enviado, Jesús, y agradeceremos la salvación que nos ha sido merecida y compartida personalmente por Él. Participaremos de corazón y activamente en las celebraciones de esta semana y nos esforzaremos por hacer nuestro vitalmente todo lo que celebramos, negándonos a toda curiosidad o pasividad ante los hechos que conmemoramos y apartando de nosotros toda angustia sentimental. Desde el reconocimiento humilde de nuestro pecado, esperaremos con entereza la salvación que se nos ofrece como un don gratuito Que estas disposiciones nos ayuden igualmente a asumir con firmeza y confianza nuestra porción de dolor en la historia de la humanidad y a conformar nuestra vida y nuestras obras, a la vida y las obras de Jesús. Bien podemos iniciar un cambio positivo con motivo de esta Semana Santa. El Señor lo espera y nosotros tenemos necesidad de ello. P. Jairo
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Para pensarlo Decálogo para una Buena Semana Santa Ponte en paz con Dios y con los hermanos. Busca espacios y tiempo para la oración. Jesús. Escucha, medita y lee con interés la Pasión, Muerte y Resurrección de Cristo. 4. Ejerce la generosidad y sin mirar a quién ni el cuánto. 5. Participa activamente en las celebraciones eucarísticas o litúrgicas. 6. Guarda silencio en estos días. Que la Televisión no sea la protagonista en tu casa. 7. No olvides el ayuno y la abstinencia. Quien mucho hizo por el hombre, Jesús, ¿no va a ser correspondido, recordado y querido con nuestra solidaridad en estos gestos que hablan de nuestra sobriedad o austeridad? 8. Ora ante la cruz. Ponte en camino hacia una iglesia. 9. Anima a tus familiares a vivir la Semana Santa. 10. Prepárate durante toda la Semana Santa al gran acontecimiento de la Pascua: la Resurrección de Cristo. No te quedes agarrado para siempre a la cruz; no te conformes con ser espectador de una procesión de Viernes Santo. Recuerda que, un cristiano, es hijo de la Pascua resucitada. Nuestra fe es de vida, no de muerte. 1. 2. 3.
GRUPO DE PAREJAS MDS Invitamos a todas las parejas casadas o no casadas para que participen de nuestro grupo para su crecimiento. Tenemos charlas todos los viernes en el salón St. Francis a las 7:30 pm. Sin costo alguno. Ofrecemos cuidado de los niños. El próximo retiro inolvidable de parejas será el fin de semana Mayo 23, 24 y 25. Con Jesús todo es posible y no es necesario cambiar de pareja, solo necesitas cambiar de actitud. Para mayor información comunicarse con Lecy o Dante al (813) 850-4526.
El martes, 15 de abril, 2014 a las 11:30am, el Obispo Robert Lynch presidirá la MISA CRISMAL en la Catedral de St. Judas Apóstol. 5815 Fifth Avenue North, St. Petersburg. Esta es la Misa donde se bendice el Óleo de los Enfermos, Óleo de los Catecúmenos, y el Santo Crisma. Estos oleos son usados durante todo el año cuando celebramos los sacramentos. Los fieles están invitados a participar en esta celebración diocesana tan significativa.
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TRADICIONES DE NUESTRA FE El Viernes Santo es el día más impresionante que se conmemora en el calendario cristiano. Es el día en que Jesús, muriendo en la cruz, se revela al mismo tiempo como Hijo del Hombre e Hijo de Dios. Los hispanos conmemoramos este día no sólo con la liturgia oficial de la Iglesia, sino también con nuestras devociones populares como el Vía crucis en vivo, el Pésame a la Virgen y el sermón de las Siete Palabras. Esta última devoción es también conocida como el Sermón de tres horas y es mayormente usada por las Iglesias protestantes, sin embargo, tiene su origen gracias al sacerdote Jesuita Francisco del Castillo, en Perú. Como Jesús, este santo varón dedicó toda su vida a los pobres y marginados. El Viernes Santo de 1660, mientras predicaba en la iglesia de Nuestra de Señora de los Desamparados, ante la efigie del Señor en agonía, decidió hacer una comparación del sufrimiento de Cristo al sufrimiento de los desamparados, llamando a los cristianos al apostolado de caridad y justicia. Las siete últimas palabras de Jesucristo deben movernos al servicio de los desamparados. —Fray Gilberto Cavazos-Glz, OFM, Copyright © J. S. Paluch Co.
LA CRUZ Nosotros hemos de gloriarnos en la cruz de nuestro Señor Jesucristo: en él está nuestra salvación, vida y resurrección; él nos ha salvado y liberado. —Antífona de entrada, Misa vespertina de la Cena del Señor, Misal Romano
|10 LECTURAS DE LA SEMANA Lunes: Is 42:1-7; Sal 27 (26):1-3, 13-14; Jn 12:1-11 Martes: Is 49:1-6; Sal 71 (70):1-6, 15, 17; Jn 13:21-33, 36-38 Miércoles: Is 50:4-9a; Sal 69 (68):8-10, 21-22, 31, 33-34; Mt 26:14-25 Jueves: Misa del Crisma: Is 61:1-3ab, 6a, 8b-9; Sal 89 (88):21-22, 25, 27; Apo 1:5-8; Lc 4:16-21 Cena del Señor: Ex 12:1-8, 11-14; Sal 116 (115):12-13, 15-16bc, 17-18; 1 Cor 11:23-26; Jn 13:1-15 Viernes: Is 52:13 — 53:12; Sal 31 (30):2, 6, 12-13, 15-16, 17, 25; Heb 4:14-16; 5:7-9; Jn 18:1 — 19:42 Sábado: a) Gn 1:1 — 2:2 [1:1, 26-31a]; Sal 104 (103):1-2, 5-6, 10, 12, 13-14, 24, 35; o Sal 33 (32):4-7, 12-13, 20-22; b) Gn 22:1-18 [1-2, 9-13, 15-18]; Sal 16 (15): 5, 8-11; c) Ex 14:15 — 15:1; Ex 15:1-6, 17-18; d) Is 54:5-14; Sal 30 (29):2, 4-6, 11-13; e) Is 55:1-11; Is 12:2-6; f) Bar 3:9-15, 32 — 4:4; Sal 19 (18):8-11; g) Ez 36:16-17a, 18-28; Sal 42 (41):3, 5; 43:3-4 o Is 12:2-3, 4bcd, 5-6 o Sal 51 (50):12-15, 18-19; h) Rom 6:3-11; i) Sal 118 (117):1-2, 16-17, 22-23; Mt 28:1-10 Domingo: Hch 10:34a, 37-43; Sal 118 (117):1-2, 16-17, 22-23; Col 3:1-4 o 1 Cor 5:6b-8; Jn 20:1-9 o Mt 28:1-10 ó (en Misas de la tarde o la noche) Lc 24:13-35
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