CHURCH OF THE INCARNATION 8220 W. HILLSBOROUGH AVE. • TAMPA, FLORIDA 33615

http://www.icctampa.org Phone: 813- 885-7861 5124 Gateway Drive (mailing address) • Fax: (813) 884-3624

October 9, 2011 ~ Twenty-eighth Sunday in Ordinary Time

BAKE SALE TODAY IN ST. MICHAEL’S HALL AFTER MASS UNTIL ALL GOODIES ARE GONE!

Clergy - 813-885-7861

Very Rev. Michael Suszynski, Pastor Rev. Diego Ossa, Parochial Vicar Rev. Philip Clement, Parochial Vicar

Deacon Joseph Krzanowski Deacon Frank Julian Deacon Pablo Maldonado

Staff - 813-885-7861

Paul Hunter Parish Business Administrator iccphunter@tampabay.rr.com Dave Arnold - Facility Manager - 919-4284 iccdave@tampabay.rr.com Irene Martinez Parish Secretary/Bulletin Editor irenemartz@tampabay.rr.com Silvia Rivera Receptionist/ Asst Editor iccsrive@tampabay.rr.com Donal Noonan Music Director dnoonan@icctampa.org Carmen Cayon Director of Faith Formation carmen_dre@tampabay.rr.com Philomena Johnson Grades Pk-12 ; Sacrament Preparation & Youth Ministry pjohnson@icctampa.org Jane Rullier Co-Peer Minister Administrative Assistant jrullier@icctampa.org

INCARNATION SCHOOL

813 884-4502 http://www.icstampa.org

Mr. Michael Zelenka, Principal

GOD REVEALED TO THE NATIONS

What wonderful images we have today of

the reign of God! Isaiah speaks to us of a great

feast—a heavenly feast—a feast of abundance

with rich foods and choice wines. It is the Lord’s

own affair, Isaiah explains, when God will unite

all nations, dry every tear, and destroy death for-

ever. Then, too, will the entire earth rejoice in the Lord and bask in God’s sav-

ing grace.

Jesus speaks of heaven in terms of a feast as well. Here, the kingdom of

heaven is likened to a king’s wedding feast given for his son. This is a feast of

abundance also, with the fattened cattle prepared just so. But many of the peo-

ple invited don’t want to come, so the king invites anyone who would honor his

son by their presence there. And Paul tells us that whether we live abundantly

or in humble circumstances, we can do all things in the Lord who strengthens

us. © Copyright, J. S. Paluch Co.

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

Mass Schedule

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

PARISH OFFICE HOURS

Monday - Friday 9am - 4pm

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I can do all things in him who strengthens me. — Philippians 4:13

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SUNDAY - OCTOBER 9 - TWENTY-EIGHTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME 7:30 A.M. +Dalia Corbacho by Family 9:00 A.M. +Ann Rees by George and Thelma Schmidt 10:30 A.M. PEOPLE OF INCARNATION 12:00 P.M. +Rosario Martinez by Elba Frycz 1:30 P.M. +Juan Jose Ruiz by Ruiz Family MONDAY - OCTOBER 10 7:00 A.M. 8:30 A.M. (SI) Joann Miranda by Family TUESDAY - OCTOBER 11 7:00 A.M. +Judith Kramer by Daughters 8:30 A.M. +Jovita Yap by Maria and Peter Canizares WEDNESDAY - OCTOBER 12 7:00 A.M. (SI) Rodriguez Family by Ana Rodriguez 8:30 A.M. +Jadwiga Bujak by Family THURSDAY - OCTOBER 13 7:00 A.M. 8:30 A.M. +Rosemarie DiPiero by Audrey and Joe Messina FRIDAY - OCTOBER 14 - ST. CALLISTUS I, POPE AND MARTYR 7:00 A.M. 8:30 A.M. +Frank Hanley by Tom and Deborah Gray 6:30 P.M. +Jose and +Vitalina Guaba by Jose Guaba SATURDAY - OCTOBER 15 - ST. TERESA OF JESUS, VIRGIN 8:30 A.M. +Deceased Members of Zito Family by Emma Perez 4:30 P.M. +Michele Brula by Tony SUNDAY - OCTOBER 16 - TWENTY-NINTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME 7:30 A.M. +Deceased Members of Le’s Family by family 9:00 A.M. +Thomas Kelley, Sr. by Tom and Magda Kelley 10:30 A.M. +Virgil Dressander by Montero Family 12:00 P.M. PEOPLE OF INCARNATION 1:30 P.M. +Alexander Goris by Rosa Genao

SACRIFICIAL GIFTS OF TREASURE

OFFERTORY (First Collection) is used solely for the operation and maintenance of the parish.

Weekly Target ................................................. $23,000.00 10/02/2011 Offertory Donations .................... $18,618.00 Shortfall ............................................................ $ 4,382.00 Tuition Assistance ........................................... $ 5.00 Helping Hand ................................................... $ 197.50

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.

10/02/2011 Renovation Donations .................... $ 3,952.00

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: iccphunter@tampabay.rr.com.

Sick Prayer List: New names appear in bold. Other than critical or terminal conditions, the names will remain on this list for 30 days. Please help us keep our prayer list current. If you would like to add a name, e-mail Silvia Rivera at: iccsrive@tampabay.rr.com or call the office.

Please pray also for our parishioners who are in hospitals, nursing homes and our shut ins.

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 Mariana Brandao Alice V. Brown Kenneth Brown Michael Carnovale Linda Casarez Santiago Chang Ray Chiarmonte Delma Chimelis Mary Childers Mike Childers Mendel Claxton Julia Colon Bob Cramer Jacqueline Cramer John Dawes Marta De La Rosa Wandy Del Valle Christopher Dempsey Sara Desrocher Joseph Dintino Tammy Dominguez Mary Doyle Sr. Anne Dupuis Shirley Duran Dylan Edward Courtney Endicott

Zachary Endicott Manuel Escamilla Tom Esgro Flora Farella Bertha Fyda William Gareau Sheila Gildea Cassidy Gonzalez Maria Gonzalez Leonard Hamilton Patrick Hardy Robert Hasty Steven Harman Greg Jackson Doris Jansen Cal Johnson Trudy Jorge Colleen Kramer Mimi Kuhla Ann Kuratnick Mary Larkin Daniela C. LaRosa Grace Leiva Michael Lloyd Paige Macfarlane Joann Miranda Matthew T. McLane, Sr.

Beba Montero Noah Nero Anita Newton Linda Nicholas

JR Pearce Angelo Perez Carol Perez Tom Phillips 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 Reina Selma Martinez

Kaylala Silva Noah Spivey Janet Taylor Sheli Thomas Jaime Torres Rhoda Toscano Adrian Valentin Jerry Wegman Ty Wegman Selwyn Williams Steven Yudicky Lillian Zayas

ANNUAL PASTORAL APPEAL Where do we stand compared to the same time last year? Plan Year 2010 2011 Goal $212,457 $233,674 As of Now $194,428 $178,638 30 Weeks after Kickoff

End of Year $232,741

Where are we going? Are you with us yet?

Thank You To Buds, Blooms & Beyond, Floral & Gift Shop for their donations of flower arrangements for our Weekend Liturgies. Visit them at 11234 W. Hillsborough. Ph. # 813-818-9600 www.budsbloomsandbeyond.com

SGT Robert Caruso is back in the U.S. after a 1 yr. deployment in Iraq! Thank you for your prayers

Director of Faith Formation & R.C.I.A.

Carmen Cayon

carmen_dre@tampabay.rr.com

Grades Pk-12 Sacrament Preparation

& Youth Ministry

Philomena Johnson pjohnson@icctampa.org

Co-Peer Minister Administrative Assistant

Jane Rullier

jrullier@icctampa.org

FAITH FORMATION STAFF

WE ARE LOCATED NEXT TO THE PARISH OFFICE!

HOURS: Mon to Thurs: 10am to 3pm CLOSED ON FRIDAY 813-885-7861

Faith Formation Grades PreK-12th

Faith Formation registration is still ongoing for anyone who has not registered their child for this year’s sessions. Forms are available at the Parish Office during the week and in St. Brendan’s Room on Sunday morning. You must be a registered member of the Parish in order to have your child registered in the program. Sessions are all held on Sundays at the following times: English PreK-5th 10:15AM - 11:45AM Bilingual PreK-5th 12:00PM - 1:15PM Grades 6th -12th 4:30PM - 6:00PM

Sacrament Preparation (First Reconciliation/First Communion)

Registration for this year’s Sac Prep Program is closed. If you missed the parent meeting on Thursday, Oct. 6th you must contact Philomena Johnson before Monday Oct 10th.

CONFIRMATION Last day to register your child for Confirmation will be Friday, October 21st. In order to prepare for the Sacrament of Confirmation your child must be in the 8th grade, have completed one year of Faith Formation or attended a Catholic School last year. If you have any questions please contact Philomena Johnson in the Faith Formation Office at 813-885-7861

Households of Faith

Please don’t forget to register for eConnect at Bit.Ly/ICCFF.

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 be-come 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 unbap-tized 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 opportuni-ty 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 information 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 prepare to receive the Sacrament of Confirmation. Clas-ses 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.

Church of the Incarnation, Tampa, FL Phone: (813) 885-7861

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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: icsmmood@icstampa.org 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

Good news for families wanting to enroll their children at Incarnation

Catholic School! STEP UP FOR STUDENTS (scholarships worth up to $4,011.00) has re-opened the application period until November 30th. The online application log-in for new parents can be found at (www.stepupforstudents.org). Contact Mrs. Michele Moody in the school office if you have any questions.

PAYDAY$ Sweepstakes Raffle  

26 chances to win $100, $500 or $1500!  

*Available at the school office & parish office during the week 

What is the Gift Card Program Known as Scrip? If you’ve been wondering what Scrip is, now is the time to find out.  Scrip is a gift card center just like the ones at the check‐out counter in your grocery and drug stores.  The only difference is, our gift cards come pre‐loaded with one amount on them.  We have a large inventory of gift cards ready for you to purchase Sunday morning at the Scrip table in St. Michael’s Hall.        Think about the places you will shop at this week and purchase a gift card to pay with, instead of using your cash or credit card.  All purchases benefit Incarnation Catholic School and are used for the operating expenses of our school.  We sell Scrip in St. Michael’s Hall every Sunday morning from 8:15 until 11:45 am unless otherwise noted.  It only takes a mi‐nute to stop by and make a purchase.  Thank you! 

ALTAR SERVER SCHEDULE October 15/16

4:30 pm: Cameron Carlyon, Devin Doyle, David Gibson

7:30 am: Margaret Parker, Matthew Walsh

9:00 am: Sarah Cureton, Jordan Jankowski, Hannah Morilak

10:30 am: Sam Fernandez, Sarah Fernandez, Brandon Shively

12:00 pm: Marie Cotignola, Angelica Valdes, Rafael Villa

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 iccaltarservers@gmail.com 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 afshamblin@aol.com 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 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……….885-7861 CONFIRMATION PHILOMENA JOHNSON…….…885-7861 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 - OCTOBER 9 FELLOWSHIP, COFFEE AND DONUTS IN ST. MICHAEL’S HALL

FAITH FORMATION IN ALL CLASSROOMS MONDAY - OCTOBER 10 TUESDAY - OCTOBER 11 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 - OCTOBER 12 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 - OCTOBER 13 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 7:00 P.M. Columbiettes St. Patrick’s Room FRIDAY - OCTOBER 14 7:00 P.M. Spanish Youth Group St. Patrick’s Room SATURDAY - OCTOBER 15 7:00 P.M. Spanish Young Adults St. Patrick’s Room

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Attention all Men of Faith! Monthly Meeting of Faith and Ale Tuesday, October 18, 2011 6:00-8:00 PM Christ the King School Cafeteria 821 S. Dale Mabry Hwy. Guest Speaker: Fr. David Toups, Pastor, Christ the King Plan to enjoy food and drink, important fellowship, and to learn more about being a stronger Catholic man. RSVP to: mcallah2@tampabay.rr.com A $15 donation is appreciated. For more information go to www.FaithandAle.com St. Patrick Catholic Church 4518 S Manhattan Ave Tampa, FL 33611 CCW Annual Thrift Sale Oct. 14 & 15, 2011 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. For information 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

Christ The King

Winter Festival 2011

Come join the fun and start your shopping early!

Sunday, November 13 8:30 am – 2:00 pm

This is a perfect time to start holiday shopping. There will be local vendors featuring handmade jewelry, crafts, clothing, as well as delicious homemade dinners & desserts. In addition to local vendors, each Circle in the Council of Catholic Women will have a table with items to sell. Each Circle is raising funds for their particular charity. Some of the Charities to benefit are Autism Speaks, St Vincent de Paul Society & Villa La Paz to name a few.

AROUND THE DIOCESE

EUCHARISTIC CUP

Jesus said, “Take and eat” and “Take and drink.” The option of receiving from the cup is once again common practice. Some prefer not receiving from the cup for one reason or another and that is always a choice. It obviously should be your choice if you are sick or not feeling well.

However, it is appropriate that every person receiving Eucharist comes to one of the cup ministers and proclaims their faith in the Real Presence of Jesus in cup by a simple bow of the head after the response “Amen” to the minister’s words: “The Blood of Christ.” If you choose not to receive from the cup for some reason, you may stay in line behind the person in front of you in order to express your faith in Jesus’ presence under the form of wine. Reverence is always the first rule. Copyright © 2008 Resource Publications, Inc. All rights reserved.

— In Church — This Monday, October 10 7pm - 8:30pm

Saturday, October 15 9am - 10:30am

Saturday, October 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.

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 that Fr. Clement will be presenting.

Liturgical Bits &

Bytes

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: AFShamblin@aol.com 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

USED REFRIGERATORS NEEDED

Color and appearance do not matter as long as they get cold. These will be used for the Carnival next year. We can pick them up if you can get them outside of your house. You will receive credit for a donation. Contact Paul Hunter at the parish office at 885-7861.

X-MAS OR

CHRISTMAS? If you agree our Savior Jesus Christ shouldn’t be replaced with an “X,” please consider purchasing a Nativity Scene Car Magnet for $5.00 from the Knights of Columbus to show you want to

Car Magnets and Christmas cards will be on sale before/after most all masses on 10/23 in the Gazebo.

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READINGS FOR THE WEEK Monday: Rom 1:1-7; Lk 11:29-32 Tuesday: Rom 1:16-25; Lk 11:37-41 Wednesday: Rom 2:1-11; Lk 11:42-46 Thursday: Rom 3:21-30; Lk 11:47-54 Friday: Rom 4:1-8; Lk 12:1-7 Saturday: Rom 4:13, 16-18; Lk 12:8-12 Sunday: Is 45:1, 4-6; Ps 96; 1 Thes 1:1-5b; Mt 22:15-21

The “Sabor Latino” or “Latin Flavors” Festival, an annual event in our parish sponsored by our Spanish community will be held on Saturday, October 22nd from 5:30pm to 10pm. There will be delicious food from different Latin countries & live

entertainment. All to benefit the renovation of our Prayer Garden. Please come out and support this event. Everyone is invited!

BLOOD DRIVE NEXT SUNDAY!

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Vigésimo octavo Domingo del Tiempo Ordinario

9 de octubre de 2011 Todo lo puedo unido a aquél me da fuerza.

— Filipenses 4:13

LOS SANTOS Y OTRAS OBSERVANCIAS Domingo: San Denis; Día Nacional de los Niños Lunes: San Francisco de Borjas Martes: Santa Soledad Torres Acosta Miércoles: Nuestra Señora del Pilar, España Jueves: San Eduardo Viernes: San Calixto I Sábado: Santa Teresa de Jesús

SABOR LATINO Sábado, 22 de octubre, 2011

5:30pm—10pm

Salón St. Michael—Comidas típicas de varios países de Latinoamérica. GRAN SHOW FOLCLÓRICO

DOMINGO DEL SACERDOCIO

Hebreos 13:7 dice “ Acuérdense de sus dirigentes que les enseñaron la palabra de Dios...” Octubre es el mes de apreciación del clero y el 30 de octubre es el domingo del sacerdocio. Por favor tómese tiempo para colocar una nota o alguna otra expresión de su gratitud a nuestros sacerdotes y diáconos por todo lo que hacen para nosotros. Oremos por todos nuestros sacerdotes y diáconos.

Venta en el Gazebo

domingo, octubre 23, 2011

Los Caballeros de Colon tendrán a la venta imanes de coche con escena de la Natividad

por $5.00. También tendrán tarjetas de Navidad para la venta.

Verbum Dei: Primera Parte

La primera parte de la Exhortación Apostólica Verbum Dei se centra en el diálogo entre Dios y la persona humana. Una pri-mera sección trata del Dios que habla. Insiste en que la propia palabra de Dios es Dios y Dios es amor. En la creación, Dios comunica quien y lo que es, es decir, amor, y por lo tanto, toda la creación y la vida del ser humano, creado a imagen y seme-janza de Dios toma su identidad más profunda de la Palabra de Dios.

Cuando se dice que la Palabra es Dios, se esta hablando de Je-sucristo, nacido de María, de la misma naturaleza que nosotros y también de la naturaleza de Dios. Confesamos así, dice la Exhortación, que la Palabra de Dios se ha revelado a través de toda la historia de salvación. Somos la religión del libro, de la Sagrada Escritura. El anuncio de la Palabra de salvación signifi-ca, por tanto, el anuncio de la liberación. Y es la liberación que alcanza a todo el universo, a toda la creación.

Insiste luego en que, al revelarnos el sentido de la existencia, la Palabra es totalmente realista y nos impulsa a cambiar nuestro concepto del realismo: realista es quien reconoce en el Verbo de Dios el fundamento de todo. “De esto tenemos especial ne-cesidad en nuestros días, en los que muchas cosas en las que se confía para para construir la vida, en las que se siente la tenta-ción de poner la propia esperanza, se demuestran efímeras. Antes o después el tener, el placer y el poder, se manifiestan incapaces de colmar la aspiraciones más profundas del corazón humano”. Es, por lo tanto, necesario, fundamentar la vida en cimientos sólidos.

Se hace después una meditación trinitaria: en primer lugar, la cristología de la Palabra. Dios se manifiesta en primer lugar, en la encarnación del Verbo. Dios se convierte en hombre, la pala-bra se “abrevia” como dice unos de los Padres de la Iglesia, se hace niño. Vemos en la vida, pasión y muerte de Jesús, la reve-lación del misterio y del mensaje de salvación de Dios. En la resurrección de Cristo se manifiesta su sentido auténtico y defi-nitivo.

Todo el misterio de Cristo lo comprendemos gracias a la acción del Espíritu Santo en la vida de la iglesia y en el corazón de los creyentes. Es el Espíritu a quien pedimos asistencia para com-prender la palabra. No se puede comprender el sentido de la Palabra sin el Espíritu. Dios Padre es quien hace todas las pro-mesas que se convierten en Jesucristo en un sí.

La tradición de la Iglesia ha ido interpretando y enseñando la Palabra. Y sigue profundizando y llevando a los fieles a una mayor comprensión y relación con la Trinidad que se revela. En eso diálogo con el Dios que habla, a menudo la persona, des-pués de haber escuchado y reconocido la palabra de Dios, se encuentra también con el silencio. Las conversaciones están hechas de palabras y silencios.

Misa Diocesana Hispana 2011

Dedicada a Nuestra Señora de la Merced Patrona de Perú

Sábado, 15 de octubre 2011 Catedral de San Judas 5815 5th Ave N

St. Petersburg, FL 33710 10:00AM-Santo Rosario

10:30AM procesión de Banderas 11:00AM Misa

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El silencio aparece, por tanto, como expresión importante de la Palabra de Dios. Para la reflexión: ¿Cómo entro en contacto con la Palabra de Dios en mi vida? ¿Reconozco la presencia de Cristo y la acción del Espíritu que me habla a través de la creación y de toda mi propia experiencia de salvación y relación con Cristo? ©Nuestra Parroquia, 2011

15 de octubre ♦ Santa Teresa de Jesús Nació en Ávila, España, en el siglo XVI. Ingresó en el Carmelo pero, al cabo de unos años, se dio cuenta de que Dios la llamaba a reformar la Orden, que se había relajado mucho. Buscó una vida de mayor exigencia y oración. Sus escritos hoy en día siguen orientando a miles de personas de todo el mundo en su camino de oración. ¿Qué tan importante es la oración para ti? ¿Le dedicas tiempo?

DIOS SE REVELA A LAS NACIONES ¡Qué maravillosas imágenes tenemos hoy del Reino de Dios! Isaías nos habla de un gran banquete –un banquete celestial– una fiesta con abundancia de platillos suculentos y vinos exquisitos. Es una celebración del mismo Señor, explica Isaías, cuando Dios unirá a todas las naciones, secará toda lágrima, y destruirá la muerte para siempre. Entonces, también, la tierra entera se regocijará en el Señor y se deleitará en la gracia salvadora de Dios. Jesús, asimismo, habla del Cielo en términos de una fiesta. Aquí, el Reino de los cielos es como el banquete de bodas que el rey ofrece para su hijo. Es también un festín de abundancia, donde ofrece terneros gordos. Pero muchos de los invitados no quieren asistir, así que el rey invita a cualquiera que quiera honrar a su hijo con su presencia. Y Pablo nos dice que sea que vivamos en la abundancia o en circunstancias humildes, todo lo podemos en el Señor que nos fortalece.© Copyright, J. S. Paluch Co.

Nuestra Cultura No hay evento, por pequeño que sea, que no esté acompañado de comida. Invitar a la visita a comer algo significa la unión, simpatía y amistad. Si a alguien que llega a una casa no se le invitara a comer, podría significar que no se le tiene simpatía o no se quiere crear relación con él. ©Nuestra Parroquia, 2011

Sabías que... El Espíritu Santo es llamado "Consolador" porque, tal como lo había anunciado el Señor Jesús, su misión es la de acompañar y fortalecer a los cristianos en la

lucha.

LECTURAS DE LA SEMANA

Lunes: Rom 1:1-7; Lc 11:29-32 Martes: Rom 1:16-25; Lc 11:37-41 Miércoles: Rom 2:1-11; Lc 11:42-46 Jueves: Rom 3:21-30; Lc 11:47-54 Viernes: Rom 4:1-8; Lc 12:1-7 Sábado: Rom 4:13, 16-18; Lc 12:8-12 Domingo: Is 45:1, 4-6; Sal 96 (95); 1 Tes 1:1-5b; Mt 22:15-21