DEVOTIONS: Morning Prayer Group: Liturgy of the Hours Mon., Tue., Thurs., Fri. & Sat. from 8:10am - 8:25am First Friday Adoration following the 8:30 am Mass until 6:15pm Rosary every Thursday at 11:30am in the chapel Rosario en español cada jueves a las 7:00pm en la capilla CONFESSIONS: Saturdays - 2:30 to 3:30pm in the Church
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Have in you the same attitude that is also in Christ Jesus. — Philippians 2:5
Our parish picnic is this week! Bring the entire family for this fun event! Read about it on page 7. Don’t forget to bring your lawn chairs & a dessert to share. We hope to see you there!
TICKETS FOR THE COLUMBUS DAY DINNER DANCE ARE AVAILABLE TODAY - OUTSIDE - UNDER THE GAZEBO!
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On the first Sunday of Advent, some of the words of the Mass will be changing. In order to better understand these changes, please consider attending one of the following seminars:
IN CHURCH
Monday, October 3 & 10 7pm - 8:30pm
Saturday, October 15 & 22 9am - 10:30am
Also, please visit our website: www.icctampa.org to see our informative page dedicated to the new English translation of the Roman Missal.
Thank you to Buds, Blooms & Beyond Floral & Gift Shop
for their weekly donation of flower arrangements for our weekend liturgies!
Please visit their shop at 11234 W. Hillsborough Ave. for all your floral arrangement needs.
Receiving Communion Receiving communion is at the heart of every Eucharist that we celebrate. When we receive the Body or the Blood of Christ, our response is the same: “Amen.” It is our way of saying, “Yes, I believe!”
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SUNDAY - SEPTEMBER 25 - TWENTY-SIXTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME 7:30 A.M. +Maurice Hubbs by Family 9:00 A.M. +Dan Duet by 9:00AM Ushers 10:30 A.M. PEOPLE OF INCARNATION 12:00 P.M. +Virginia Snyder by Nancy Carroll 1:30 P.M. +Jose Joaquin Goris by Rosa Genao MONDAY - SEPTEMBER 26 - ST. COSMAS AND ST. DAMIAN, MARTYRS 7:00 A.M. (SI) Vanessa and Jesse Emers by Nana 8:30 A.M. +Horace Ryan Fetrow by Family TUESDAY - SEPTEMBER 27 - ST. VINCENT DE PAUL, PRIEST 7:00 A.M. +Judy Reeves by Angie Arroyave 8:30 A.M. +John L. London by Angie Arroyave WEDNESDAY - SEPTEMBER 28 - ST. WENCESLAUS, MARTYR 7:00 A.M. +James Stitt by Wife 8:30 A.M. +Tony Milanes by Jose Lopez THURSDAY - SEPTEMBER 29 -ST. MICHAEL, ST. GABRIEL, ST. RAPHAEL, ARCHANGELS
7:00 A.M. +Marino Pena by Josefina Pena 8:30 A.M. +Harold Rivera by Family FRIDAY - SEPTEMBER 30 - ST. JEROME, PRIEST 7:00 A.M. +Bob Flaherty by Jo Enlow 8:30 A.M. (SI) Je’Tamie Barreras and Family by Nancy Brito 6:30 P.M. +Candido Solano by Isabel and Tito Nieves SATURDAY - OCTOBER 1 - ST. THÉRÈSE OF THE CHILD JESUS, VIRGIN 8:30 A.M. +Ann Thao T. Le by Phuong Le 4:30 P.M. +Dick Whitty by Family SUNDAY - OCTOBER 2 - TWENTY-SEVENTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME 7:30 A.M. +James Francis Parker by Dennis and Maryann Whalen 9:00 A.M. PEOPLE OF INCARNATION 10:30 A.M. (SI) Prayer Box Intentions by Our Lady of Mercy Prayer Group 12:00 P.M. +Blanca Arizola by Daughter 1:30 P.M. +Miguel Angel Goris 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.
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: [email protected].
Our Goal for APA this year is $233,674. That is almost
exactly the amount we collected last year.
BUT WE ARE BEHIND SCHEDULE COMPARED
TO LAST YEAR BY ABOUT $25,000
Have you made a pledge yet?
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: [email protected]. or call the office. Please pray also for our parishioners who are in hospitals, nursing homes and our shut ins.
SGT Robert Caruso, Iraq SSGT Angelique Vazquez, Japan LCPL Almoris E. Lugo, Jr. SGT. Ryan Wegman, Iraq PFC Joshua Luckey, Afghanistan
PFC James Blackwelder, Afghanistan Terry Stegman, Afghanistan MAJ Marty Maldonado, Afghanistan CW2 William Garcia, Afghanistan David Valencia
† Mass Intentions †
Ana Rosa Acosta Patricia Alfonso Brent Benson Suzanne Bessler David Boyd Alice V. Brown Kenneth Brown Margaret Brown Ted Brown Marty Butler III Linda Casarez Santiago Chang Ray Chiarmonte Delma Chimelis Mary Childers Mike Childers Mendel Claxton Julia Colon Lincoln Corra Joy Covalesky Bob Cramer Jacqueline Cramer John Dawes Marta De La Rosa Wandy Del Valle Christopher Dempsey Sara Desrocher Joseph Dintino Tammy Dominguez Amy Donovan Shirley Duran Dylan Edward Zachary Endicott
Courntey Endicott Daren R. Engelberger Manuel Escamilla Tom Esgro Lila Frankeo Bertha Fyda William Gareau Sheila Gildea Cassidy Gonzalez Maria Gonzalez Leonard Hamilton Patrick Hardy Robert Hasty Steven Harman Greg Jackson Doris Jansen Donald Jenkins Trudy Jorge Colleen Kramer Mimi Kuhla Mary Larkin Daniela C. LaRosa Florence Lasswell Grace Leiva Paige Macfarlane Andea Maleska Ana Mariscano Matthew T. McLane, Sr. Noah Nero Anita Newton Linda Nicholas Bernie Owens JR Pearce
Angelo Perez Carol Perez Tom Phillips Ana C. Pineira Peter Proley Lydia Quesada Evette Reas Violet Riche Christopher Rivera Irvin Rivera, Jr. Maria Robles Evaristo Rodriguez Ewen Rosale Humberto Sanchez Kiki Santiago Flora Santos Miguel Santos Kaylala Silva Noah Spivey Janet Taylor Ardith Ternes Sheli Thomas Valerie Topmiller Rhoda Toscano Adrian Valentin Bridget Vitto Jerry Wegman Ty Wegman Selwyn Williams Steven Yudicky Lillian Zayas Laura
The Incarnation Prayer Shawl Ministry has Prayer Cloths available for the soldiers that are deployed. Call the Parish Office to request one for your loved one at 813-885-7861.
You Make a Difference
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IF YOU HAVEN’T DONE SO, PLEASE REGISTER YOUR CHILDREN FOR FAITH FORMATION AND SACRAMENT PREPARATION!
Faith Formation Registration will be held this Sunday
10:00am -12:00pm & 4:00pm -5:00pm
in St. Brendan’s Room
WHAT DO I NEED TO REGISTER MY CHILD?
1) A copy of your child’s Baptism Certificate.
2) Become a registered & active member of the parish by filling out a Parish Registration Form. We have forms available for you to fill out.
HOURS: Mon to Thurs: 10am to 3pm CLOSED ON FRIDAY 813-885-7861
Need Adult Sponsors for RCIA Do you want to increase your faith? Become a sponsor and share your faith with someone who is seeking to become baptized into the Catholic faith. You don’t need to be a teacher, just a friend and a guide. Requirements are that you are a fully initiated Catholic man or woman who attends Mass regularly. Our church is blessed with unbaptized adults who are seeking to enter the Catholic Church this year. Please call/email Carmen Cayon if you feel God calling you to become active in RCIA as a sponsor this year.
Lifting Up Your Hearts Small Faith Community The new translation to the Roman Missal is an opportunity to reflect on the beauty and mystery of the Catholic Mass. This is a six week session; groups are forming now and will begin in October. Call/email Carmen Cayon for more infor-mation or if you would like to participate.
Adult Confirmation Please call Carmen Cayon if you are a Catholic, attending Mass regularly and receiving Eucharist and would like to pre-pare to receive the Sacrament of Confirmation. Classes will be starting in the fall.
Adult Bible Study Groups New English and Spanish study groups are beginning now. Our facilitators use the Great Adventures Series or the Little Rock series. If you are interested in learning more about the books in the New Testament, please call Carmen Cayon for more information about times and dates.
Students from Incarnation Catholic School who are not registered for the Sacraments of First Communion and Confirmation MUST REGISTER BEFORE September 30, 2011.
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Inspiring life-long learners Challenging each individual to develop spiritually
Striving to serve each other and the community
Incarnation Catholic School “Preparing Students for the Future”
‐Spaces Are Still Available! Register Today! -Pre-K through 8th Grade Catholic Education -In-Parish Tuition is an affordable $5,250 (much lower than other schools and no other hidden costs) -We accept Florida School Choice Step Up For Students Scholarships -Guided tours are available -2nd, 3rd and 4th Child Discounts are afforded to families with multiple children attending ICS -We have morning care (before school, free of charge) and after school care (until 6:00 p.m. for a fee) -Contact the school by phone: 813.884.4502 or email: [email protected] for more information! Become who God created you to be at ICS.
Phone: 813.884.4502 Fax: 813.885.3734
Website: http://www.icstampa.org/
5111 Webb Road Tampa, FL 33615
INCARNATION CATHOLIC SCHOOL PAYDAY$ Sweepstakes Raffle
Back by popular demand is our 3rd annual PAYDAY$ Sweepstakes Raffle!
Raffle begins October 3rd and ends November 5th. Anyone who purchases a ticket for $10 will have up to 26 chances to win $100, $500 or $1500. Monday thru Thursday winners receive $100. Friday winners receive $500. Winning tickets are re-entered into daily drawings. $1,500 Grand Prize Winner will be announced at the Reach For the Stars Dinner Dance Auction on Saturday, November
5th. The proceeds from ticket sales enables the Home & School Association to support our school and our children. Questions? Contact Julie Padron, Raffle Chair at [email protected] or call the school office 813-884-4502 for lucky raffle tickets. Be a part of the daily excitement, turn in your tickets and support our school! TICKETS ALSO AVAILABLE AT THE PARISH OFFICE!
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ALTAR SERVER SCHEDULE October 1/2
4:30 pm: Patrick Eberly, Holliston Wagner, Miranda Warren
10:30 am: Vincent Mendola, Christopher Mendola, Amberlyne Rosario
12:00 pm: Nathaniel Fernandez, Carmelle Kuizon, Angelica Valdes
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 HOSPI-TAL. 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.
RELIGIOUS ARTICLES
STORE OPEN:
1/2 HR
BEFORE
& AFTER
THE 4:30PM
SAT. MASS
& ALL
SUNDAY
MASSES
LITURGY GROUPS ALTAR SERVERS DAVID SMITH……………………….885-7861 KAITLIN JOHNSON………………………….885-7861 Or via e-mail [email protected] EUCHARISTIC MINISTERS DEACON JOE KRZANOWSKI…….. 885-7861 READERS WILL BERAN ………………………. 882-0178 MUSIC DIRECTOR DONAL NOONAN………….…..……885-7861 ENVIRONMENT/ART CONNIE HENNESSEY ………………...884-8326 USHERS RAY POMPONIO…………………...884-1366 VISITORS OF THE SICK FR. PHILIP CLEMENT...….………. 885-7861
PARISH ORGANIZATIONS BIBLE STUDY CARMEN CAYON…….………….... 885-7861 CARNIVAL PAUL/NORMA HUNTER …………...854-1171 COFFEE & DONUTS ALMA SHAMBLIN…………………..886-9365 Or via e-mail [email protected] 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 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 FIRST EUCHARIST PHILOMENA JOHNSON……….887-5110 CONFIRMATION PHILOMENA JOHNSON…….…887-5110 MARRIAGE PREPARATION FR. PHILIP CLEMENT… .…………...885-7861 To receive Sacraments you must be registered in the parish. Registration forms are available at the Welcome Table in St. Michael’s Hall on Sunday mornings or at the Parish Office during the Week.
PARISH ACTIVITIES
SUNDAY - SEPTEMBER 25 FELLOWSHIP, COFFEE AND DONUTS IN ST. MICHAEL’S HALL
FAITH FORMATION IN ALL CLASSROOMS MONDAY - SEPTEMBER 26 TUESDAY - SEPTEMBER 27 9:00 A.M. Job Search Support Group St. Brendan 7:00 P.M. Alcoholics Anonymous St. Patrick’s Room 7:00 P.M. Spanish Prayer Group St. Michael’s Hall 7:00 P.M. Prayer Shawl Ministry Faith Formation Office 7:00 P.M. Music Ministry Church WEDNESDAY - SEPTEMBER 28 7:00 P.M. Alcoholics Anonymous St. Patrick’s Room 7:00 P.M. Al-Anon St. John’s Room 7:00 P.M. Al-Anon Spanish St. Francis Room 1 7:30 P.M. Spanish Choir Music Room THURSDAY - SEPTEMBER 29 9:00 A.M. Legion of Mary St. Brendan 11:30 A.M. Our Lady of Mercy Prayer Group Chapel 7:00 P.M. Spanish Intercessions Group Chapel 7:00 P.M. Music Ministry Church FRIDAY - SEPTEMBER 30 7:00 P.M. Spanish Youth Group St. Patrick’s Room SATURDAY - OCTOBER 1 7:00 P.M. Spanish Young Adults St. Patrick’s Room
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St. Patrick Catholic Church 4518 S Manhattan Ave, Tampa, FL 33611
CCW Annual Thrift Sale Oct. 14 & 15, 2011 8:00 a.m. to 5:00p.m.
For info. call 813-839-3991
South Tampa Arts & Craft Fest Sunday, October 23, 2011 8 AM – 4 PM St. Patrick Catholic Church 4518 S. Manhattan Ave. Tampa, FL 33611 More information call 813-839-5337
Catholic Women’s Club of Hillsborough County October Meeting - Tuesday October 4 at 10:30am , Mary Martha House of Christ the King Church second floor. (821 S Dale Mabry Hwy., Tampa) Program will be enjoying the songs of “Granny” Karen Brown- Blonigen, who accompanies herself on a dulcimer. After business meeting and program a light lunch is provided by our hostesses, your executive board: Martha Kennedy, Pat Farley, Lee Schmoll, Sherry Foecking, Jeanne Clewis, Joanne Pajak and Marilyn Alessi. All interested Catholic women in area are welcome. For more information : Sherry 813-610-2947.
Please bring your own chairs and a dessert to share
Food cost is $1.00 for a Hamburger or Hot Dog and a Soda
We need help setting up and cleaning up
If interested please contact Donal at 885-7861
Your help is greatly appreciated!
You’re Invited…Foundations of Life Gala Benefitting Foundations of Life Pregnancy Centers, Tampa and St. Petersburg on October 1, 2011, 6:30 p.m. Grand Hyatt Tampa Bay, 2900 Bayport Drive, Tampa. Guest Speaker: Most Reverend Bishop Robert N. Lynch. Master of Ceremony: Gus Lloyd, Seize the Day Sirius Radio
Make your reservations today, seating is limited. Table Sponsors and Silent Auction item donors needed. Call 813-631-4370 or visit our website at www.pregnancyplus.org
Foundations of Life Pregnancy Center, formerly Pregnancy Plus Medical, is a ministry of Catholic Charities, Diocese of St. Petersburg
Table Sponsorships: * Champion of Life: $ 10,000 Defender of Life: $ 5,000 Protector of Life: $ 2,500 Angel of Life: $ 1,000 Advocate of Life: $ 500
General Seating: $ 50.00 per person
*Table includes seating for 10 guests
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The Incarnation Council of Catholic Women invite all ladies of the parish to an Ecumenical Tea on Saturday, October 15, 2011 at 12 noon in St. Michael's Hall. RSVP: October 10, 2011 e-mail: [email protected] OR call Elaine S. at 884-9308 with your name and phone number.
Job Search Support Ministry
The Incarnation Job Search Support Ministry meets on Tuesday mornings from 9 to 11 at their new location in St. Brendan’s Rm - the office next to St. Michael’s Hall.
Calling All Crafters
Incarnation will hold its annual
Arts and Crafts Festival
November 13th 8:00 am – 3:30 pm
Do not wait! There are limited spaces available.
For information please call: Connie Hennessey 813-884-8326
DIOCESAN COUNCIL OF CATHOLIC WOMEN LIVING ROSARY October 7, 2011
Let’s celebrate Our Lady of the Rosary united in prayer! All you need to do is pray the Rosary on October 7th for the following intention: So that the Divine Will, will Reign on Earth. LET’S PRAY!
PINELLAS HOPE NEWS IT’S NOT TOO LATE TO MAKE A DONATION FOR THE NEXT PINELLAS HOPE MEAL SERVICE !
Dona ons of cash or food items (list was in last week’s bulle-n) can be brought to St. Michael's Hall Kitchen this Sunday,
September 25th a er the 10:30 Mass and un l 2:00 p.m. Audrey will be there to receive your dona ons un-
l 2:00 and will be shopping for the remaining items needed a er that using whatever cash dona ons are received. Audrey will be happy to answer any ques ons you may have.
Bishop Lynch has appointed Fr. Michael as Dean of West Hillsborough. We wish Fr. Michael our best and support him with our prayers!
The Monthly Food Collection Is Next Weekend Please bring non perishables and place them in the plastic bins located in the church foyer. Or, you can put a monetary donation in the Helping Hand Boxes located at the rear of the church. Thank You!
Columbus Day Dinner Dance October 8th - 6:30 - 10:30pm
St. Michael’s Hall
TICKETS AVAILABLE AFTER ALL MASSES THIS SUNDAY UNDER THE GAZEBO or call 475-5119 for tickets. Sponsored by the KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS
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Vigésimo sexto Domingo del Tiempo Ordinario
25 de septiembre de 2011 Tengan los mismos sentimientos que tuvo Cristo Jesús.
— Filipenses 2:5
LOS SANTOS Y OTRAS OBSERVANCIAS
Lunes: Santos Cosme y Damián: Santa Teresa Jornet Martes: San Vicente de Paul Miércoles: San Wenceslao: San Lorenzo Ruiz y compañeros Jueves: Los Arcángeles Miguel, Gabriel y Rafael Viernes: San Jerónimo Sábado: Santa Teresa de Lisieux
¡MARQUEN SUS CALENDARIOS! “Primer Picnic Anual de la Parroquia
Y Caminata de Ministerios” sábado, 1 de octubre, 2011
11:00am - 3:00pm
Ven y comparte con nosotros un día de alegría, diversión, juegos y hermandad. Este día celebraremos lo que es ser parte de un ministerio y nos reuniremos todos compartiendo nuestro lema “La Edificación del Reino”. Disfrute de este evento comunitario. Traiga su silla, sombrilla, y un postre para compartir. Tendremos hot dogs y hamburguesas por un $1. ¡No se lo pierdan!
Inscripción para Formación de Fe será en el salón St. Brendan’s hoy
domingo, 25 de septiembre 10:00am-12:00md y
4:00pm-5:00pm
¡SI AÚN NO HA INSCRITO A SUS HIJOS PARA LA FORMACIÓN DE FE Y PARA LA PREPARACIÓN DE SACRAMENTOS, POR FAVOR HAGALO LO MÁS PRONTO POSIBLE!
Es importante que estén inscritos y sean un miembro activo en la parroquia para que su hijo/a pueda asistir a las clases de Formación de Fe. Por favor traiga con usted una copia del certificado de bautismo de su hijo/a.
¡Necesitamos su apoyo para un gran y exitoso año! Las clases bilingüe de Formación de Fe (PK-5) se llevarán a cabo todos los domingos de 12:00-1:15pm. Las clases comenzaron el 18 de septiembre, 2011 y terminaran el 29 de abril, 2012.
Reflexiones para la homilía:
S i Dios es siempre compasivo, ¿Para que hacer las cosas bien? Es lo mismo que dirían los niños si vieran que sus
acciones no tienen consecuencias, ni para bien ni para mal. Si un niño desobedece y sus padres no hacen ni dicen nada y continúan plegándose a sus caprichos, el niño sabrá que puede seguir haciendo lo que le venga en gana. Si nosotros mismos hiciéramos mal nuestro trabajo diario y no hubiera consecuencias, seguiríamos cada vez peor. Si un esposo o esposa es infiel pero el otro decide no mirar y hacer como si no pasara nada, el infiel continuará en sus malas mañas. ¿Qué madurez hay en todo esto? ¿Qué tipo de verdadero amor?
Existe una gran diferencia entre la lógica matemática de pura norma y la lógica del amor de Dios. En lógica de Dios no es que no importe lo que uno haga, sino el amor con que lo haga. Se puede estar haciendo solo de apariencia. Eso no tiene ningún mérito delante de Dios. O puede que alguien ande alocado y perdido en la vida, pero de pronto tenga una luz sobre su conducta y decida arrepentirse y regresar. Eso, hecho con amor, conquista el corazón de Dios, como conquistaría el corazón de una madre. No son los derechos adquiridos por los que se hacen las cosas según Dios, sino por el amor que fluye de Dios a nosotros y que nos da vida. Cristo no se aferro a su derecho, sino a su profundo amor por su Padre y eso lo llevó a la obediencia más radical. La obediencia mecánica, sin amor, no tiene sentido. Es simplemente una negación de la propia libertad y al final acaba de alejar de Dios en lugar de acercarse. La obediencia con amor es la mejor afirmación de libertad. Se hacen las cosas no porque tengan o no consecuencias negativas, sino porque amamos. Y esa es la lógica de Dios.
Colecta de Alimentos Enlatados El próximo fin de semana estaremos colectando productos enlatados para el Banco de Alimentos de la Iglesia Luterana de Our Savior, el cual ayuda a muchas familias de esta área de Town ‘N Country. ¡Gracias!
FIN DE SEMANA CON CRISTO Retiro para mayores de 18 años para mujeres y hombres del 11
-13 de noviembre, 2011 en el centro Franciscano. Con su director espiritual Padre Demetrio y el equipo del Fin de Semana con Cristo. Para información: [email protected]
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27 de septiembre ♦ San Vicente de Paúl Se distinguió por su lucha contra las miserias físicas y morales de su tiempo en Francia. Sacerdote amado y
amable, fue apreciado también por los no creyentes, ya que atendía a presos, niños abandonados y víctimas de la guerra y la miseria. ¿Qué necesidades hay a tu alrededor por las que puedas trabajar?
Evento Multicultural CelebrandoEvento Multicultural Celebrando “Unidad en la Diversidad: Todos los Santos”
Homilía Reverendísimo Ricardo Ramírez, C.S.B. Obispo de las Cruces, Nuevo México
Día, Lugar y Hora 29 de octubre, 2011 - 9:30 AM a 2:30 PM
Esta celebración se llevara acabo en Nativity Catholic Church
705 E Brandon Blvd. Brandon, FL 33511
Preguntas? Comuníquese con Angie Karpinski al 727-344-1611, ext. 329 o vía correo electrónico—[email protected]
