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 PARISH OFFICE HOURS: Monday - Friday 9am - 4pm 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 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 de 5:30 - 6:30 en la capilla CONFESSIONS: Saturdays - 2:30 to 3:30pm in the Church 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 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]Director of Faith Formation - Carmen Cayon [email protected]Sacrament Prep. & Youth Ministry - Philomena Johnson [email protected]
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CHURCH OF THE INCARNATION 8220 W. HILLSBOROUGH AVE. • TAMPA, FLORIDA 33615
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 de 5:30 - 6:30 en la capilla
CONFESSIONS: Saturdays - 2:30 to 3:30pm in the Church
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 Parish Business Administrator - Paul Hunter [email protected]
Sacrament Prep. & Youth Ministry - Philomena Johnson [email protected]
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Church of the Incarnation, Tampa, FL Phone: (813) 885-7861
Quarterly Report on Parish Treasure Budget Actual Percent
2011-12 Jul-Mar. of
Revenues Budget
Offertory Collections $1,105,000 $814,285 74%
Renovation Collections $144,500 $113,817 79%
Annual Pastoral Appeal $233,674 $237,642 102%
Other Revenues $146,400 $82,366 56%
Total Revenues $1,629,574 $1,248,110 77%
Expenses
Salaries $456,466 $343,721 75%
Insur. Bene.& Payroll Taxes $302,200 $228,926 76%
Utilities $89,400 $53,205 60%
Assessment to Diocese $233,674 $233,674 100%
Support for the Parish School $110,000 $70,000 64%
Paydown of Debt Principal $52,397 $39,797 76%
Other Expenses $385,437 $303,826 79%
Total Expenses $1,629,574 $1,273,149 78%
Profit/Loss $0 -$25,039 Revenues Offertory Collections are tracking very close to where we expected them.
Expenses Expenses continue to run close to budgeted levels. Support costs for the school are expected to accelerate in the last quarter.
Net Income The most recent quarter had a small surplus of about $1700 which has helped reduce the deficit from the previous quarters.
Balanced Budget The Finance Council and Business Manager are responsible for ensur-ing that the parish is run within the limits of the resources available. A balanced budget does not indicate that the resources were available to do all that should have been done. Our goal of $23,000 per week in the first collection as well as a generous second collection is the level at which many necessary maintenance projects could be funded and included in the budget.
Some Maintenance Projects cannot wait until the funds become available. The exterior of our church is such a project. Today, Fr. Michael will explain this need to the parish in detail.
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The renovation of Incarnation Church was completed over eleven years ago. Little has been done to maintain the church since the renovation. Like many of your homes, the church has a surface finished with painted stucco. It is a durable surface but it must be maintained and kept water tight. If moisture gets behind the stucco finish, damage will occur to the supporting structure.
If you look at our church closely, particularly on the west side facing St. Michael’s Hall, you will see many areas where the stucco is cracked and needs to be repaired. The close-up pictures highlight a few examples of where this situation exists. Leaks have opened up in several of these areas causing damage to the ceiling in the church. We have temporarily patched these leaks with flexible caulk but that is only a temporary solution.
These damaged areas need to be chipped out and a new stucco coating applied. Then the entire church building needs to be sealed and painted to prevent other areas from catastrophic failure. Without doing this, it is unlikely that we can protect our sanctuary from the elements in years to come.
It is anticipated that all of this work will cost about $70,000. This is not money that we have been able to include in our parish budget. To complete this project, we need your help above and beyond the weekly collection.
We have had special envelopes printed for this cause suggesting donations of $1000, $500 and $250. We certainly will accept donations at any level however this is a project that needs to be completed in the next few months. We cannot wait for a year or two without risking the sanctuary.
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Church of the Incarnation, Tampa, FL Phone: (813) 885-7861
SUNDAY - MAY 20 - ASCENSION OF THE LORD 7:30 A.M. PEOPLE OF INCARNATION 9:00 A.M. +Mose and +Mary Taylor by Mark Taylor 10:30 A.M. +Judith Cardona by Fernando Cardona 12:00 P.M. +Mario Luis Canal by Fisher Family 1:30 P.M. +Carmen Rivera Matos by Children and Family MONDAY - MAY 21 - ST. CHRISTOPHER MAGALLANES, PRIEST 7:00 A.M. +Joan M. Ducat by Family 8:30 A.M. +Joyce M. Hiller by Wes Hiller and Family TUESDAY - MAY 22 - ST. RITA OF CASCIA, RELIGIOUS 7:00 A.M. +Lazar Phillip by Beena Thomas 8:30 A.M. +Bertha Acuna de Pardo by Elvia and Lilliana WEDNESDAY - MAY 23 7:00 A.M. 8:30 A.M. +Joyce M. Hiller by Wes Hiller and Family THURSDAY - MAY 24 7:00 A.M. +Douglas Swanson by Family 8:30 A.M. FRIDAY - MAY 25 - ST. BEDE THE VENERABLE, PRIEST 7:00 A.M. 8:30 A.M. (SI) Santos Family In Thanksgiving 6:30 P.M. +Jose Correa by Family SATURDAY - MAY 26 - ST. PHILIP NERI, PRIEST 8:30 A.M. +Theresa Lagman by Jeanne and Chris Garcia 4:30 P.M. +Andrea Gonzalez by Family SUNDAY - MAY 27 - PENTECOST SUNDAY 7:30 A.M. +Joan Julian by Jean McQuain and Family 9:00 A.M. PEOPLE OF INCARNATION 10:30 A.M. (SI) Crystal and Conrad Jr. Vinalon by Family 12:00 P.M. (SI) Oscar Ocampo by Oscar and Maria Ocampo 1:30 P.M. +Samuel Abreu 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].
SSGT Angelique Vazquez, Japan LCPL Almoris E. Lugo, Jr. PFC Joshua Luckey, Afghanistan David Valencia PV2 James Phillips, Afghanistan Sergio Pages, Jr. PV2 Chad Michael Burgess
† Mass Intentions †
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 hos-pitals, nursing homes and our shut ins.
Andre Benedetto Artino, Jr.
George Bessler Jeff Bickel David Boyd Mariana Brandao Alice V. Brown Chuck Burton Mary Childers Mike Childers Delma Chimelis Frank Chinchar Mary Cooper Phillip Cusmano Ted De la Vergne Gail Diestler Jack and Lucy Dietz Kevin Dion Dylan Edward Manuel Escamilla Tom Esgro Nila Espinola Ruben Fernandez Bertha Fyda Migdalia Garcia William Gareau Mary Gibson Lauren Gillihan
Kirk Goetz Maria Gonzalez Patrick Hardy Robert Hasty Greg Jackson Trudy Jorge Rodrigo Jurado Joyce Kielpinski Sue Ellen Krick Mimi Kuhla John Large Daniela C. LaRosa Michael Lloyd Rudy Lopez Andrea Maleska Abelardo Martinez Elba Martinez Priscilla Mauricio Georgia McCauley Bonnie McCurdy Matthew T. McLane, Sr.
Don McNally, Jr. Cindy Morgan John O’Brien Mary E. O’Brien Manuel Ortiz Tina Palermo Anne Patchill
Bob Patterson JR Pearce Angelo Perez Emma Perez Kim Perez Peter Proley Lydia Quesada Edna Rano-Mapugay
Delores Roberta Evaristo Rodriguez Roland Rodriguez Humberto Sanchez Kiki Santiago Bill Seemann Macario Sosa Bill and Angie Spink Elizabeth Suarez Sheli Thomas Jaime Torres Javanna Vasconcellos Ines Velazquez Mercedes Viera Jerry Wegman Ty Wegman Selwyn Williams Bruno Zabukas
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
Please continue to pray for our parish success
of the 2012 Annual Pastoral Appeal
We are ONE
HOLY CATHOLIC
APOSTOLIC CHURCH
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Church of the Incarnation, Tampa, FL Phone: (813) 885-7861
ALTAR SERVER SCHEDULE May 26/27
4:30 pm: Joseph Budny, Bridget Budny, Taylor Bump, Patrick Eberly
7:30 am: Margaret Parker, Matthew Walsh
9:00 am: Sarah Cureton, Marielle Conrad, Mojo Conrad, Brett Gajewski
10:30 am: Brandon Shively, Robert Blazer, Sarah Fernandez, Megan Shivley
12:00 pm: Jeff Miraflor, Nathaniel Fernandez, Carmelle Kuizon, Liana Lemus
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
PARISH ACTIVITIES
SUNDAY - MAY 20 FELLOWSHIP, COFFEE AND DONUTS IN ST. MICHAEL’S HALL
MONDAY - MAY 21 TUESDAY - MAY 22 9:00 A.M. Job Search Support Group St. Brendan 7:00 P.M. AA Men’s Closed Meetings St. Patrick’s Room 7:00 P.M. Spanish Prayer Group St. Michael’s Hall 7:00 P.M. Music Ministry Church WEDNESDAY - MAY 23 7:00 P.M. AA Closed Meeting St. Patrick’s Room 7:00 P.M. Al-Anon St. John’s Room 7:30 P.M. Spanish Choir Music Room THURSDAY - MAY 24 9:00 A.M. Legion of Mary St. Brendan 11:30 A.M. Our Lady of Mercy Prayer Group Chapel 5:30 P.M. Spanish Intercessions Group Chapel 7:00 P.M. Music Ministry Church FRIDAY - MAY 25 7:00 P.M. Spanish Youth Group St. Patrick’s Room SATURDAY - MAY 26 7:00 P.M. Spanish Young Adults St. Patrick’s Room
LITURGY GROUPS ALTAR SERVERS DAVID SMITH……………………….885-7861 KAITLIN JOHNSON………………………….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 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 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 GROUP ANA MARSICANO…………………..886-0091 PRAYER SHAWL MINISTRY SILVIA RIVERA ...…………………..885-7861 RELIGIOUS ARTICLES STORE CONNIE HENNESSEY……………... 884-8326 SCRIP SCHOOL OFFICE…...…………………….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 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
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.
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Ascension of the Lord May 20, 2012
If God so loved us, we also must love one another. — 1 John 4:11
READINGS FOR THE WEEK Monday: Acts 19:1-8; Jn 16:29-33 Tuesday: Acts 20:17-27; Jn 17:1-11a Wednesday: Acts 20:28-38; Jn 17:11b-19 Thursday: Acts 22:30; 23:6-11; Jn 17:20-26 Friday: Acts 25:13b-21; Jn 21:15-19 Saturday: Acts 28:16-20, 30-31; Jn 21:20-25 Sunday: Vigil: Gn 11:1-9 or Ex 19:3-8a, 16-20b or Ez 37:1-14 or Jl 3:1-5; Ps 104; Rom 8:22-27; Jn 7:37-39 Day: Acts 2:1-11; Ps 104; 1 Cor 12:3b-7, 12-13 or Gal 5:16-25; Jn 20:19-23 or Jn 15:26-27; 16:12-15
PRAYER OF THE WEEK May 20, 2012, The Ascension of the Lord Gladden us with holy joys, almighty God, and make us rejoice with devout thanksgiving, for the Ascension of Christ your Son is our exaltation, and, where the Head has gone before in glory, the Body is called to follow in hope. Through our Lord Jesus Christ, your Son, who lives and reigns with you in the unity of the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever.
Church of the Incarnation, Tampa, FL Phone: (813) 885-7861
CONGRATULATIONS & GODSPEED TO DEACON JOE ON HIS NEW ASSIGNMENT!
Dear Parishioners I never expected to be writing this note but some of you may know that Bishop Lynch is transferring me to Most Holy Redeemer Parish
(MHR) on Linebaugh Ave. MHR was a Franciscan Parish. The Franciscans are leaving and the parish is now coming back to the Diocese of St Petersburg with a first time pastor. The diaconate office has been asking senior deacons to seriously consider exer-cising their ministry in other parishes and so I have been asked to move to MHR. This new assignment is effective July 1. Deacon Joe
A Farewell Reception for Deacon Joe is planned for June 24th.
Vacation Bible School June 18th – 22nd
Times: 9:00AM – 12Noon Cost is $40.00 per child. Registration maybe done online at
www.groupvbs.pro.com/vbs/ez/SkyKidsICC or at the Ga-zebo on Sunday June 3rd after all Masses or in the Faith Formation Office during the week from 9AM – 4PM.
ATTENTION YOUTH A.R.K. if you would like to participate in a car wash in June to help earn money for our Youth Group please contact Ms. Phil at 885-7861 for details by May 31st.
Grade Level
Student’s Name Honor Level
12 Anu Varghese Principal's List
09 Hunter Perez Principal's List with Distinction
10 Brooke Baptiste Principal's List
10 Rickelle Vetzel Principal's List
11 Isabel Suarez-Solar Principal's List with Distinction
Honor Roll for Members of Incarnation Catholic Church that attend Bishop McLaughlin Catholic High School
We would like to thank everyone who attended the Latin Mass on May 6th to make it such a great success. Over 350 people were in attendance, and it was a wonderful way to end the three introductory sessions on the Traditional Latin Mass. We pray that those who attended the Introduction to the Latin Mass sessions and/or the Traditional Latin Mass offered by Fr. Clement gained a new appreciation and love for the Holy Sacrifice of the Mass both in the Ordinary and the Extraordinary forms. We are also very grateful to the many benefactors who made this celebration possible. May God continue to bless you and your families.
INCARNATION COUNCIL OF CATHOLIC WOMEN Time is running out!
Please make your needed reservations for the Installation of Officers Mass and Dinner on Saturday, June 9th by calling
Yeney Crespo at 631-4504 by May 24th.
FAITH FORMATION NEWS
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Séptimo Domingo de Pascua
20 de mayo de 2012 Si Dios nos ha amado tanto,
también nosotros debemos amarnos los unos a los otros. — 1 Juan 4:11
LOS SANTOS Y OTRAS CELEBRACIONES Domingo: San Bernardino de Siena Lunes: St. Cristóbal Magallanes y compañeros Martes: Santa Rita de Casia Miércoles: Santa Joaquina de Vedruna Jueves: Nuestra Señora María Auxiliadora Viernes: San Beda el Venerable; San Gregorio VII; Santa María Magdalena de Pazzi Sábado: San Felipe Neri; Santa Mariana de Paredes
“La Experiencia de Emaús” San Lucas: 24:13-35
El ministerio de damas de nuestra parroquia le invita a su próximo retiro interno que se llevara a cabo de junio 1 al 3, 2012. Para más información y/o reservar su planilla comuníquese con Karla Navas 813-408-2741 o Aminta de Taveras 813-841-8099. Jesús la espera en el Camino a Emaús.
FESTIVAL DE MANUALIDADES Y ARTE Atención: ¡Se necesitan exhibidores!
Fecha: sábado, 20 de octubre y el domingo 21 de
octubre. Solo hay un cantidad limitada de espacios disponibles. Para información comuníquese con Connie Hennessey al 813-884-8326. ESCUELA DE BIBLIA DE VACACIONES: Invitamos a todos los niños y niñas desde Prek (4 años) hasta el 5to grado a participar en la Escuela de Biblia de Vacaciones del 18 al 22 de junio, 2012 de 9:00am a 12:00 mediodía. Este año el tema será “SKY” todo es posible con Dios. Costo: $40.00 por niño. Para más información favor de llamar a la oficina de formación de fe durante horas laborables. 9AM-4PM
Creo en la comunión de los santos
¿Qué quiere decir creer en la comunión de los santos? Como la Iglesia está formada por un mismo Espíritu, todos los bienes que hay en ella forman necesariamente un fondo común. La comunión de los santos que profesamos tiene dos significados: a) comunión en las cosas santas y b) comunión entre las personas santas.
Según el Evangelio de la Iglesia Católica, creer en la comunión de los santos es creer en que todos los miembros de la Iglesia compartimos de todos los bienes espirituales: Comunión de la fe. La fe de la Iglesia, recibida de los
apóstoles, es el tesoro que se enriquece cuando se comparte.
Comunión de los Sacramentos. Comunión de los carismas o talentos que cada uno ha
recibido para el servicio de los demás. Comunión de bienes. “Todo lo tenían en común”. Comunión de caridad, ya que nadie vive para sí mismo ni
muere para sí mismo. El menor de nuestros actos hecho con caridad repercute en beneficio de todos, en esta solidaridad de todos se funda una comunión de los santos. Todo pecado daña a todo el cuerpo.
Creer en la comunión de los santos también significa creer en la unión de la Iglesia peregrina, con la iglesia de los difuntos que esperan la resurrección, y con los santos que gozan de la gloria de Dios.
Creemos que los santos no dejan de interceder por nosotros y, según dice el Concilio Vaticano II, “no veneramos solo el recuerdo de los del cielo tan solo como modelos nuestros, sino, sobre todo, para que la unión de toda la Iglesia en el Espíritu se vea reforzada por la práctica del amor fraterno.
Estamos también en comunión con los difuntos, porque estamos en comunión con el Cuerpo místico de Cristo de todos los tiempos.
Vivimos en la misma familia de Dios. “Todos los hijos de Dios y miembros de una misma familia en Cristo, al unirnos en la amor mutuo y en la misma alabanza a la Santísima Trinidad, estamos respondiendo a la íntima vocación de la Iglesia.” (Constitución Dogmática Lumen Gentium, 50) Para la reflexión
Recuerde en la Misa del domingo de el Día de los Padres a sus seres queridos-tanto los que están junto a ustedes como los que ya fallecieron. Escriba sus nombres en el sobre y deposítelo en la cesta de la colecta. Cualquier donación será gratamente aceptada. Estos sobres están en la entrada de la iglesia y en los bancos.
También están disponibles en la Oficina Parroquial durante la semana.
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SANTO DEL MES San Felipe Neri ♦ 26 de mayo
El hombre que dijo que las personas alegres entran más fácilmente por las vías del Espíritu fue una persona sencilla, de trato amable, que hizo mucho bien simplemente paseando por las calles y conversando con la gente. A unos los escuchaba, a otros los invitaba suavemente a dejar la mala vida que llevaban. A todos les decía: “Sean buenos si pueden”.
Pipo, como cariñosamente llamaban a Felipe Neri, este santo italiano del siglo XVI, fundó la congregación de Oratorio, una comunidad de sacerdotes que vivían en común, pero no hacían votos especiales. Allí acudían muchos jóvenes para formarse, orar y servir a la comunidad. En la oficina de Felipe Neri se reunían tanto cardenales como gente muy pobre.
Siempre alegre y sonriente, tenía una conversación amena y llena de bromas. Hizo natural y sencilla la santidad.
Oración Señor Jesús, tú pones la alegría en nuestros corazones. Enséñanos a ver lo bueno de la vida y sobre todo a gozar siempre de tu presencia y tu amor. Haznos, como a san Felipe Neri, amables, para que nuestra alegría y sencillez atraiga a muchos a tus caminos. Danos un corazón generoso que siempre dé la bienvenida a todo el que se acerca. Amén.
NUESTRA CULTURA
L a muerte nunca es para la cultura latina el fin de todo. No es un punto final, sino un momento en el ciclo de la vida.
LA VIÑA DE RAQUEL: Es un ministerio espiritual para la sanación después del aborto. Los retiros de fin de semana de la Viña de Raquel son una maravillosa oportunidad para cualquier persona que ha sufrido la pena emocional y espiritual de un aborto. El retiro es un proceso muy específico que
ha sido diseñado para que usted experimente la misericordia y la compasión de Dios. Nosotros podemos ayudar. El próximo retiro en español será: Noviembre 30-Deciembre 2, 2012. Para mas información comuníquese con Rosa Genao 813-855-3260 o visite www.rachelsvineyard.org.
LECTURAS DE LA SEMANA Lunes: Hch 19:1-8; Jn 16:29-33 Martes: Hch 20:17-27; Jn 17:1-11a Miércoles: Hch 20:28-38; Jn 17:11b-19 Jueves: Hch 22:30; 23:6-11; Jn 17:20-26 Viernes: Hch 25:13b-21; Jn 21:15-19 Sábado: Hch 28:16-20, 30-31; Jn 21:20-25 Domingo: Vigilia: Gén 11:1-9 o Ex 19:3-8a, 16-20b o Ez 37:1-14 or Jl 3:1-5; Sal 104 (103); Rom 8:22-27; Jn 7:37-39 Día: Hch 2:1-11; Sal 104 (103); 1 Cor 12:3b-7, 12-13 o Gal 5:16-25; Jn 20:19-23 o Jn 15: 26-27; 16:12-15
