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 [email protected]Facility Manager - Dave Arnold [email protected] / 919-4284 Parish Secretary/Bulletin Editor - Irene Martinez [email protected]Receptionist/ Asst Editor - Silvia Rivera [email protected]Music Director - Donal Noonan [email protected]Asst. Music Director - Lisa Screeton [email protected]Director of Faith Formation - Carmen Cayon [email protected]Sacrament Prep. & Youth Ministry - Philomena Johnson [email protected]CHURCH OF THE INCARNATION Parish Office: 5124 Gateway Dr. , Tampa, FL 33615 813.885.7861 Fax: 813.884.3624 www.icctampa.org Incarnation Catholic School Mr. Michael Zelenka ~ Principal 5111 Webb Rd, Tampa, FL 33615 Phone: 884-4502 Fax: 885-3734 SABOR LATINO “Latin Flavors” FESTIVAL THIS SATURDAY ONLY (Sept. 22nd) ST. MICHAEL’S HALL 5PM TO 10PM Good Food & Live Entertainment $10 Admission Twenty-fifth Sunday in Ordinary Time September 23, 2012 The fruit of righteousness is sown in peace, for those who cultivate peace. — James 3:18
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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 [email protected]
Sacrament Prep. & Youth Ministry - Philomena Johnson [email protected]
CHURCH OF THE INCARNATION Parish Office: 5124 Gateway Dr. , Tampa, FL 33615
813.885.7861 Fax: 813.884.3624 www.icctampa.org
Incarnation Catholic School
Mr. Michael Zelenka ~ Principal
5111 Webb Rd, Tampa, FL 33615
Phone: 884-4502 Fax: 885-3734
SABOR LATINO “Latin Flavors” FESTIVAL
THIS SATURDAY ONLY (Sept. 22nd)
ST. MICHAEL’S HALL 5PM TO 10PM
Good Food & Live Entertainment $10 Admission
Twenty-fifth Sunday in Ordinary Time September 23, 2012
The fruit of righteousness is sown in peace, for those who cultivate peace. — James 3:18
September 23, 2012 Twenty-Fifth Sunday in Ordinary Time
The parish is offering a memorial opportunity for the crucifix that will be hung in the new Youth Room. This crucifix was once displayed in the sanctuary of an old church and stands six feet tall. It will be hung proudly in our Youth Room to inspire the youth of the parish who utilize the Youth Room to keep their hearts, minds, and actions focused on Jesus in return for the immense love He has for us, for it is through the Cross that we achieve the Resurrection. If you would like to memorialize the Youth Room crucifix, please contact Irene at the church office 813.885.7861.
Incarnation Catholic Church
Young Adult Ministry
“Prœliatores Dei,” translated into English as
“Warriors of God,” is a young adult group of
Incarnation Catholic Church that offers young
adults of our parish an opportunity to share in
faith, fun, and fraternity.
The first meeting is this Thursday!
7:30pm to 9pm
For more information, visit our website at www.proeliatoresdei.org or
contact Fr. Philip Clement at the church office at 813-885-7861. We look
forward to meeting you!
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SUNDAY - SEPTEMBER 23 - TWENTY-FIFTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME
7:30 A.M. +James Fleming by Mary Ann Wurth 9:00 A.M. +David Chilcott by Friends 10:30 A.M. +Leonardo Paccione by Loretta 12:00 P.M. PEOPLE OF INCARNATION 1:30 P.M. +Andrea Amarante Medina by Johanna Amarante MONDAY - SEPTEMBER 24 7:00 A.M. +John Ellis by Ference Family 8:30 A.M. +Lazar Philip by Beena Thomas TUESDAY - SEPTEMBER 25 7:00 A.M. 8:30 A.M. +Maurice Hubbs by Family WEDNESDAY - SEPTEMBER 26 - STS. COSMAS AND DAMIAN, MARTYRS
7:00 A.M. +Alonzo Sosa by Olga Sosa 8:30 A.M. +Robert Owens by Maria T. and Maria Paula THURSDAY - SEPTEMBER 27 - ST. VINCENT DE PAUL, PRIEST 7:00 A.M. 8:30 A.M. +E. D. Miller by Monday Volunteers FRIDAY - SEPTEMBER 28 ST. WENCESLAUS, MARTYR 7:00 A.M. +James Stitt by Wife 8:30 A.M. +Robin L. Pastore, Sr. by Maria and Linda 6:30 P.M. +Melva Monje by Daughter SATURDAY - SEPTEMBER 29 - STS. GABRIEL, GABRIEL, AND RAFAEL, ARCHANGELS
8:30 A.M. +Frank Fernandez by Celia Fernandez 4:30 P.M. +Harold Rivera by Family SUNDAY - SEPTEMBER 30 - TWENTY-SIX SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME 7:30 A.M. PEOPLE OF INCARNATION 9:00 A.M. +Ann Rees by George and Thelma 10:30 A.M. +Brian Regan by Michael 12:00 P.M. +Juan M. and +Osvaldo by Zapata and Eberwe Families 1:30 P.M. +Souls in Purgatory by Rosa Genao
SACRIFICIAL GIFTS OF TREASURE
OFFERTORY (First Collection) is used solely for the operation and maintenance of the parish.
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.
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: [email protected].
† Mass Intentions † Please Pray for One Another
If you would like to add a name, e-mail Silvia Rivera at: [email protected] or call the par-ish 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. Barbara Allaert Nora Alonso Benedetto Artino, Jr. John Bastone Jeff Bickel Pauline Bollman Derek Bossowski Michelle Boylan Chuck Burton Edward Casar Mike Childers Julia Colon Olga Cora Nora Cortese Cameron Cowans Zenaida Craighead Yolanda Cruz Flor Diaz Jack and Lucy Dietz Clara Enriquez Manuel Escamilla Nila Espinola
Beverly Fenton Nora Freyre Dominick Fridella William Gareau Sarah Gibson Mercy Gocon Robert Hasty Nancy Hoffler Kathy Holecek Joyce Kielpinski Helen King Mimi Kuhla Erika Lacayo Bonnie Letson Mary Loper Margarita Lopez Sandy Loy Matthew McClane, Sr. Maryjane McNally Federico Menendez Cristi Mills Beba Montero Vincent Montgomery Julio Muniz
Rafael Muniz Rosemary Palmer Bob Patterson JR Pearce Kim Perez Lydia Quesada Roland Rodriguez Sandy Sabino Kiki Santiago Thomas Santiago Christine Screeton Bill Seemann Macario Sosa Dorothy Spanlake Bill and Angie Spink Tanner Spiva Janine Svitak Mary Tobin Carmen Torres Jaime Torres Ines Velazquez Michael Warren Jerry Wegman
Lord, grant eternal rest to the souls of the dearly departed, especially the souls of
John Pfingsten (08/09/2012) Jennifer L. Frasard (08/28/2012) Ana R. Arroyave (09/04/2012) Marie Fernandez (09/08/2012)
May they find eternal happiness in the loving arms of Jesus and Mary, and may their grieving families find Christ’s
healing peace in His Spirit.
Thank you to Buds, Blooms & Beyond for their donation of flower arrangements for
our weekend liturgies!
Visit them at 11234 W. Hillsborough, Tampa, FL 813-818-9600
Sergio Pages, Jr. PV2 Chad Michael Burgess 1LT Orlando R. Zambrano SPC Janet E. Pagan, Afghanistan SPC Janice E. Pagan, Afghanistan David Valencia, Japan
About 325 families should have received a follow-up letter about APA in this past week. You are families who participated
in APA last year but have not done so yet this year. Our goal this year is $242K. We currently have pledges for $210K. Our participation is down this year by about 50 fam-ilies as of this time compared to last . If all of you who receive the mailing give what you did last year, we would have an additional $65,000 putting us well over our goal. We know that times are very difficult and you will do the best you can. Thank you!
Annual Pastoral Appeal Update and Appeal
September 23, 2012 Twenty-Fifth Sunday in Ordinary Time
A LITTLE HISTORY BEHIND OUR MISSION IN THE DOMINICAN REPUBLIC
La Vega Diocese is comprised of 53 parishes. Each parish serves a great number of chapels throughout the designat-ed territory in order to bring the Word of God and the Sacraments of Our Mother Church to those who cannot at-tend to services in the parish due to distance, lack of transportation and other barriers. The population maintains the catholic traditions of processionals on the streets, among other forms of encouraging one another to praise, wor-ship and service. 82% of the local population consider themselves catholic according to the last population census. The income and social structure defines the population as lower middle class where most adults earn an income through domestic enterprise, informal markets, and small agricultural efforts. Currently the economic situation is in a recession given above mentioned earnings of our parishioners, who also dedicate themselves to informal job mar-kets where the success of their enterprise is totally dependent on the local economy at any given time. Our parish is sustained primarily from collections and mass intentions as well as the monthly stipends of a reduced number of parishioners. The public hospitals in the area do not have sufficient and appropriate services for the population’s needs. The greatest assets of our parishes are traditional catholic family values, the spirit of sharing and respect of church and family.
NEXT SUNDAY THERE WILL BE A SLIDE PRESENTATION IN ST. MICHAEL’S HALL AFTER ALL MASSES
THERE WILL BE A SALE OF FOOD & REFRESHMENTS TO BENEFIT OUR MISSION
UNA PEQUEÑA HISTORIA SOBRE NUESTRA OBRA MISIONERA
El Rev. Padre José Luis Rosario es un sacerdote diocesano, ordenado y prestando servicio en la Diócesis La Vega, provincia La Vega, Republica Dominicana. Esta diócesis está formada por 53 parroquias. El Padre José Luis Rosario es el párroco de una de esas parroquias. Cada parroquia sirve un gran número de capillas para llevar la Palabra de Dios y los Sacramentos de nuestra Santa Madre Iglesia a los que no pueden llegar a pie por la distancia y otros impedimentos. La población mantiene una forma básica y tradicional de vivir su fé católica, donde 82% de la población del territorio ocupado por la dióce-sis se confiesa católico. El nivel socio-económico es de clase media baja, donde el mayor grupo se dedica al trabajo de servicios y de comercios, así también como la agricultura. La situación económica se encuentra un poco en recesión, por la razón de que muchos de nuestros parroquianos se dedican a trabajos informales, que dependen mucho de la situación económica del momento. El sostenimiento de nuestra parroquia en primer lugar viene por las intenciones de misa, aporte de algunas comunidades, es decir intencio-nes y colectas, aportes mensuales de algunos fieles. La población pobre tiene muchos problemas de salud, ya que los hospitales estatales no le ofrecen todas las atenciones que ellos requieren.
EL PROXIMO DOMINGO HABRA UNA PRESENTACIÓN EN EL SALON ST. MICHAEL DESPUÉS DE TODAS LAS MISAS TAMBIEN HABRÁ UNA VENTA DE COMIDA Y REFRESCOS PARA BENEFICIAR A NUESTRA MISION
Fr. José Luis and a group of parishioners » El padre Jose Luis y un grupo de jóvenes de la parroquia.
A community leader prepared to distribute food items to the needy of parish . » Un hermano de la parroquia distribuye bolsas con alimentos a los mas necesitados de la parroquia.
Fr. José Luis Rosario is a diocesan priest who was ordained at the diocese of La Vega.
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A ltar Servers Make a Difference ! During their summer retreat, altar servers collected and packaged school supplies for Kaye Prox food bank. These school supplies were distributed to children in homeless
and needy families right here in our neighborhood. The school supplies were collected or donated by the altar servers themselves. In all, more than 30 local children started the school year with a full set of school supplies, thanks to their efforts. Way to go Altar Servers!
In a recent thank you letter, the director of Kaye Prox announced that our project had helped them set a new record of helping 197 children start school with the supplies they needed. For more information on Kaye Prox, visit www.kayeproxfoodbank.org To find out more about our Altar Server pro-gram, including how to join, visit www.icctampa.org/altarservers or contact the parish office.
FAITH FORMATION NEWS!!
REGISTRATION for this year’s Faith Forma on sessions is s ll open. Please stop by St. Michael’s Hall a er all Masses or the Faith Forma on Office during normal business hours during the week.
PRAY THE ROSARY ON SUNDAY, SEPT. 30TH WITH YOUR CHILD
We will meet in the Pavilion at 10:30
FIRST COMMUNION PREPARATION Any child who is eligible to prepare for Reconciliation and First Communion must be registered in order to attend the workshops. This includes children who attend Incarnation Catholic School. Please contact Philomena Johnson in the Faith Formation Of-fice for registration information before September 28st by call-ing 813.885.7861.
CONFIRMATION REGISTRATION DEADLINE: Registration for those children in 8th grade or higher has begun. If your child is eligible to participate in this years’ program please contact Philomena Johnson in the Faith Formation Office by Oct. 26th in order to get registered. This includes any child who attends Incarnation Catholic School.
HOUSEHOLDS OF FAITH Parent Meeting is THIS Thursday
CALLING ALL TEENS GRADES 9TH – 12TH
STOP BY ST. JOHN’S ROOM & CHECK US OUT ON FRIDAYS FROM 7:00PM – 8:30PM
September 23, 2012 Twenty-Fifth Sunday in Ordinary Time
LITURGY GROUPS ALTAR SERVERS DAVID SMITH……………………….885-7861 Or via e-mail [email protected] EUCHARISTIC MINISTERS FR. PHILIP CLEMENT……….…….. 885-7861 READERS WILL BERAN ………………………. 882-0178 MUSIC DIRECTOR DONAL NOONAN………….…..……885-7861 ENVIRONMENT/ART CONNIE HENNESSEY ………………...884-8326 USHERS TOM OSBORN..……………….…...885-3829 VISITORS OF THE SICK FR. PHILIP CLEMENT...….………. 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 [email protected] INC. HOME & SCHOOL KIM FIELD….. ….….884-4502 (School Office) JOB SEARCH SUPPORT HILDA LYONS……[email protected] KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS STAN ZGURZYNSKI………….. … 885-5228 LIFE MINISTRY TERESA TRUBILLA……….….……..841-6563 Or via e-mail [email protected] 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 WELCOMING COMMITTEE ROLANDO AND LETTY ESCAMILLA….475-5220
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
PARISH ACTIVITIES
SUNDAY - SEPTEMBER 23 MONDAY - SEPTEMBER 24 TUESDAY - SEPTEMBER 25 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 - SEPTEMBER 26 7:00 P.M. AA Closed Meeting in St. Patrick’s Room 7:00 P.M. Al-Anon in St. John’s Room 7:30 P.M. Spanish Choir in Music Room THURSDAY - SEPTEMBER 27 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 FRIDAY - SEPTEMBER 28 7:00 P.M. Spanish Youth Group in St. Patrick’s Room SATURDAY - SEPTEMBER 29 7:00 P.M. Spanish Young Adults in St. Patrick’s Room
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 mini-mum 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.
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This fall, from September 26 - November 4, our community will be one of the more than 170 cities in 45 states joining together for the largest and longest coordinated Pro-Life mobilization in history -- the 40 Days for Life campaign. 40 Days for Life is a focused Pro-Life effort that consists of 40 days of prayer and fasting, peaceful vigil and community outreach. We are praying that with God's help, we can begin to end abortion in our city and throughout America. You can help make a life-saving impact by joining in our peaceful prayer vigil outside the
Tampa Women's Health Center on Fletcher Avenue. Our parish will be covering Tuesday, October 2 and Saturday, November 3 as part of this diocesan-sponsored effort. To register and volunteer to pray, please contact Theresa Salamone at [email protected] or 813-476-4587. You can also find additional information at www.40daysforlife.com/Tampa. Everyone is welcome to lend a peaceful, prayerful presence.
Losing a child to abortion isn’t easy...But if you give Him the bro-ken pieces, God can make all things new. H.E.A.R.T. provides recovery from preg-nancy loss due to abortion. Using a re-covery study guide, we look to God and what He promises us; healing and wholeness can return. Through a group process we will look at: realizing we need healing, acknowledg-ing the abortion – breaking the shame, forgiveness, accepting God’s grace, allowing yourself to grieve, self-reconciliation, relationships and ongo-ing healing. H.E.A.R.T. groups are being held in the Lutz/North Tampa area. Both women and men can attend. The next group will meet on Saturday mornings starting September 29th from 9:00 am – 11:30 am. Location is provided to registered partic-ipants only. For more information or to register please call Michele at (813) 323-4304 or email: [email protected] ALL CALLS ARE CONFIDENTIAL
September 23, 2012 Twenty-Fifth Sunday in Ordinary Time
Calling All Crafters
Incarnation will hold its annual
Arts and Crafts Festival
Saturday, October 20th from 10:00 am – 5:30 pm Sunday, October 21st from 8:00 am – 3:30pm
Do not wait! There are only limited spaces available.
For information please call: Connie Hennessey - 813-884-8326
Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ, Incarnation Catholic Church is approaching its 50th Anniversary. The Holy Father, Pope John XXIII was quot-ed as saying, “an anniversary is not only an
opportunity to remember, it is also an obligation. We need … to recall important events that have had an impact on our lives.” As Pastor, I also feel the great importance of Incarnation’s Gold-en Anniversary. I have selected a chair and steering committee to prepare for this yearlong celebration in 2013. They are hon-ored and excited about coordinating this milestone occasion. We will kick off our celebration in April with a Nine-Day Pilgrim-age, “In the Footsteps of St. Paul.” As parishioners of Incarnation, I’m asking for your assistance in commemorating our rich history. I ask that you pray for the suc-cess of our endeavors. And I ask for your assistance in making our Golden Anniversary memorable by participating in as many of the various events as possible. Look for more information in future bulletin announcements. Currently, the steering committee is looking for photographs and stories of our past. Contact Connie Hennessey at (813) 884-8326 if you have something you wish to share. May God continue to bless our community as we enter another fifty years of parish life here at the Church of the Incarnation. Very Reverend Michael Suszynski
Men Mark Your Calendars
That Man is You! Begins This Tuesday 5:30am‐7am
Modeled on some of the country’s leading men’s programs, That Man is You! combines Scripture, solid secular research and a little fun to address the pressures and temptations facing men in our modern culture. It seeks to form authentic leaders who will be capable of transforming homes and society.
Attention Lectors: 2nd Quarterly Workshop
Monday, October 8, 2012 7 - 9 PM
St. Francis Room
The final Lector Workshop of the year will be held on October 8th from 7 - 9pm in St. Fran-cis Room 1. The first workshop was held in June, and there will be three others before
June 2013, including this one. ALL Lectors are required to attend one of the four workshops before next June.
If you are able to attend, please mark your calendars. If you are not able to attend this one, the next two workshops will be held in early 2013.
(If you attended the workshop in June 2012, you do not have to attend any others until next June.)
If you are interested in this ministry please contact Fr. Philip Clement at the Parish Office 813.885.7861 or Tom Osborn at 885-3829 .
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Vigésimo Quinto Domingo del Tiempo Ordinario
23 de septiembre de 2012 Los pacíficos siembran la paz y cosechan frutos de justicia.
— Santiago 3:18
Domingo 25 Tiempo Ordinario. Septiembre 23 2012 Reflexionando la Palabra de Dios
La fe es amistad, es relación personal y es confianza con nuestro Padre Dios; es, por tanto, una vivencia, una experiencia; y no una costumbre, una rutina, una herencia tradicional que nos han dejado nuestros antepasados; ni una suma de ritos, de prácticas superficiales, de actos mágicos. En cuanto relación personal, lo más importante es una persona, un Alguien con quien convivimos, con quien entrelazamos y entretejemos nuestra vida, un Alguien con quien contamos, a quien consultamos a la hora de tomar decisiones en nuestra existencia; un Alguien cuyas ideas influyen y nutren nuestras ideas y, por lo tanto, nuestra vida; un Alguien cuya vida es un modelo a seguir e imitar. Por todo eso la fe traspasa el nivel de lo meramente pensado, razonado o razonable, y es algo mucho más profundo, más serio y más vital.
Sólo la fe podía hacer comprensible para los apóstoles aquellas palabras de Jesús: "El que quiera ser el primero, que se haga el último" Nosotros hoy día estamos ya muy acostumbrados a estas palabras del Señor, pero si las escuchásemos por primera vez nos sonarían a algo absurdo, ilógico. Sin darnos cuenta que, en el fondo, eso significa que, a pesar de lo que digamos, tampoco nosotros entendemos muy bien que para ser los primeros tengamos que ser los últimos.
Ser el último, en nuestra sociedad, es casi que una tragedia: el último de la clase, el último en la posición, es como el hazmerreir de todos, el que es visto como fracasado, como un perdedor. Pero la sabiduría de Dios, la de Jesús y el evangelio es totalmente contraria. Frente al lema competitivo, frente al impulso a ser los primeros, los vencedores, los triunfadores, los que se llevan el prestigio, los honores y el éxito, Jesús nos invita a ponernos en último lugar, en el lugar de los que sirven, no de los que utilizan a los demás para su propio beneficio y provecho. Ese fue el camino que los discípulos no entendieron y que nos cuesta entender a nosotros los cristianos de hoy. Como los discípulos de Jesús, mientras el evangelio nos urge al amor, al servicio, nosotros seguimos discutiendo quien es el primero, el más importante, el triunfador, el de mayor éxito.
Ojalá que nuestro servicio, generoso, sincero, discreto y en lo posible escondido, sea acogido con alegría y deseado. Servir al hermano es servir al mismo Jesús. Servir al más pequeño, al más indefenso, al más necesitado, es lo mismo que acercarnos al Señor. Es acoger a Jesús, es acoger al Padre del cielo. Así lo dice el evangelio: "El que acoge a un niño como éste en mi nombre me acoge a mí; y el que me acoge a mí no me acoge a mí, sino al que me ha enviado". ¡Qué gran dignidad y qué gran vocación es servir y acoger a los predilectos de Jesús! P. Jairo
Fin de Semana con el Hermano (s) “El Señor te Llama”
El próximo fin de semana interno será el 12 al 14 de octubre del 2012, en Mary Help of Christians en Tampa. Es una experiencia única y especial a la cual se invita a todas las personas mayores de 18 años. Para más información puede comunicarse con Cesar de León al 352-277-2152, 727-992-8034, o vía correo electrónico: [email protected]; Christina Vera 813-988-3201; Padre Demetrio 813-633-2384 antes del 1 de octubre.
FESTIVAL DE ARTESANíA Y MANUALIDADES
El Consejo de Damas Católicas de Incarnation esta patrocinando este Festival de Artesanía y Manualidades en el Salón St. Michael. El sábado, 20 de octubre de 10:00am - 5:30pm y el domingo, 21 de octubre de 8:00am - 3:30pm. Para información por favor comuníquese con Connie Hennessey al 813-884-8326.
Misa Diocesana Hispana Dedicada a Nuestra Señora de los
Treinta y Tres, Patrona de Uruguay Celebrante Principal
Obispo Robert N. Lynch
29 de septiembre, 2012 11:00AM - 3:00PM
Noche de los 70s Sábado, 29 de septiembre
6:00pm - 12:00am St. Michael’s Hall
¡Venga y comparta la buena música de esa época y no pare de bailar y divertirse! Boletos $25.00 por persona. Los fondos recaudados serán para beneficio de nuestra Iglesia de Incarnation. Para más información y/o comprar sus boletos comuníquese con Xenia Maye: 813-731-7682 o Rose Foster: 813-205-5033.Vengase con su look 70s si así lo prefiere. ¡No se lo pierda!
Un pensamiento: "A veces se dice "Dios castiga a los que ama". Pero no es verdad, porque para quienes Dios ama, las pruebas no son castigos, sino gracias." Cura de Ars
SANTO DEL MES San Vicente de Paúl ► 27 de septiembre
Siempre se le conocerá por su pasión y dedicación por los mas pobres. Vicente había nacido en Francia en el ano 1581. Era el tercero de seis hermanos de una familia humilde. Ya de niño, Vicente tuvo que
trabajar como pastor de ovejas y cerdos para ayudar a la familia. Pero también despunto pronto por su inteligencia y su padre pensó que quizás pudiera ser sacerdote. Se ordenó sacerdote muy joven, con la intención de ser párroco pronto para poder ayudar a su familia. Pero, por recomendación de un amigo, entro como tutor y director espiritual en casa de una familia rica.
En viajes con la familia, se encontró con las necesidades angustiosas de la población campesina y tuvo una conversión. Decidió dedicarse no a su promoción ni a la de su familia, sino a la evangelización y servicio de la población pobre y a la formación de sacerdotes.
