CHURCH OF THE INCARNATION Parish Office: 5124 Gateway Dr. , Tampa, FL 33615

Monday thru Thursday 9am to 4pm; Fridays in August 9am to Noon

Phone# 813-885-7861 Fax #813-884-3624

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

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 phunter@icctampa.org Facility Manager - Dave Arnold darnold@icctampa.org / 919-4284 Parish Secretary/Bulletin Editor - Irene Martinez imartinez@icctampa.org Receptionist/ Asst Editor - Silvia Rivera srivera@icctampa.org Music Director - Donal Noonan dnoonan@icctampa.org Asst. Music Director - Lisa Screeton Director of Faith Formation - Carmen Cayon ccayon@icctampa.org Sacrament Prep. & Youth Ministry - Philomena Johnson pjohnson@icctampa.org

Twenty-first Sunday in Ordinary Time August 26, 2012

DECISIONS There is an axiom that states, “Not to decide is to decide.” This saying was popular in the turbulent times of the Vietnam War. It urged us not to allow others to answer the moral questions raised by our nation’s involvement in that terrible conflict, but to decide for ourselves. Making such choices is never easy. Avoiding them is com-mon. Jesus, for his part, was not only a gallant risk-taker, but a clear decision-maker. As he pursued the mission to which the Father called him, he continually decided for us and for the Father. He worked hard to lay out a scenario that would enable others to make similar choices. Never did he make decisions for others or force others into decisions, even decisions that had eternal ramifications. Jesus is inviting us to make such decisions today. We won’t be absolutely sure. What is sure, however, is the command that issues from God’s word: Take the risk. Decide! Copyright © J. S. Paluch Co.

Pg 3 - Parish Financial Report Pg 4 - New Ministry for Young Adults Pg 4 - New team member, Meg Kanatzar joins Faith Formation

Registration for Faith Formation classes continues this Sunday in St. Michael’s Hall

ICCW Membership Registration this weekend in the Gazebo

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Fax: 813.884.3624

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SUNDAY - AUGUST 26 -TWENTY-FIRST SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME 7:30 A.M. +Walter Horanzy 9:00 A.M. PEOPLE OF INCARNATION 10:30 A.M. +Netta, Cyril and Agatha Pierre by Hugh Moreau 12:00 P.M. +Philip Cusmano by Catherine Ford 1:30 P.M. +Benjamin Abreu by Rosa Genao MONDAY - AUGUST 27 - ST. MONICA 7:00 A.M. +Helen M. Cornelio by C. Rupprecht 8:30 A.M. +Nidia Espina by Family TUESDAY - AUGUST 28 - ST. AUGUSTINE, BISHOP 7:00 A.M. +James Stitt by Wife 8:30 A.M. +Joyce M. Hiller by Wes Hiller and Family WEDNESDAY - AUGUST 29 - THE PASSION OF ST. JOHN THE BAPTIST 7:00 A.M. +Frank Fernandez by Celia Fernandez 8:30 A.M. +Barbara Painter by Neyer Ellis and Tricia Costa THURSDAY - AUGUST 30 7:00 A.M. +Thomas O’Connell by Peggi 8:30 A.M. +Dan Duet by Joyce Duet FRIDAY - AUGUST 31 7:00 A.M. +Manuel Rodriguez by Children 8:30 A.M. +Ramon Diaz by Flor 6:30 P.M. +Jose Bienvenido Herrera by Rosa Genao SATURDAY - SEPTEMBER 1 8:30 A.M. +Margaret Schick by Mikell Family 4:30 P.M. +Mose and +Mary Taylor by Mark Taylor SUNDAY - SEPTEMBER 2 - TWENTY-SECOND SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME

7:30 A.M. (SI) Prayer Box Intentions by Our Lady of Mercy Prayer Group 9:00 A.M. +Eddie Didde by Jan Leisure 10:30 A.M. PEOPLE OF INCARNATION 12:00 P.M. (SI) In Thanksgiving by Amelia Manrique 1:30 P.M. (SI) Ill Members of ICCW by ICCW

SACRIFICIAL GIFTS OF TREASURE

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

Weekly Target ................................................. $23,000.00 08/19/2012 Offertory Donations .................... $19,466.50 Shortfall ............................................................ $ 3,533.50 08/15/12 (Feast of the Assumption) ................ $ 3,424.00 Tuition Assistance ........................................... $ 49.00 Helping Hand ................................................... $ 187.00

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.

08/19/2012 Renovation Donations .................... $ 1,936.00

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: phunter@icctampa.org.

Please Pray for One Another

If you would like to add a name, e-mail Silvia Rivera at: srivera@icctampa.org or call the parish office.

Lord, hear our prayers for the sick listed below and for all those who are not listed, but are in need of our prayers:

Janice and Addie P. Barbara Allaert Ana R. Arroyave Benedetto Artino, Jr.

John Bastone Jeff Bickel Pauline Bollman Derek Bossowski Chuck Burton Marty Butler Edward Casar Mike Childers Olga Cora Nora Cortese Cameron Cowans Zenaida Craighead Flor Diaz Jack and Lucy Dietz Manuel Escamilla Nila Espinola Nora Freyre

William Gareau Sarah Gibson Robert Hasty Kathy Holecek Jack Hotaling Joyce Kielpinski Mimi Kuhla Erika Lacayo Bonnie Letson Mary Loper Margarita Lopez Sandy Loy Matthew McClane, Sr.

Federico Menendez Cristi Mills Beba Montero Vincent Montgomery

Julio Muniz Rafael Muniz Manuel Ortiz 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 Ron Tiede Mary Tobin Carmen Torres Ines Velazquez Michael Warren Bruno Zabukas

Sergio Pages, Jr. PV2 Chad Michael Burgess 1LT Orlando R. Zambrano

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

Almighty and eternal God, those who take refuge in you will be glad and forever will shout for joy. Protect these soldiers as they discharge their duties. Protect them with the shield of your strength and keep them safe from all evil and harm. May the power of your love enable them to return home in safety, that with all who love them, they may ever praise you for your loving care. We ask this through Christ our Lord. Amen (USCCB -United States Conference of Catholic Bishops)

† Mass Intentions †

No gift is too small

Every gift changes a life

Please give to the

2012 Annual Pastoral Appeal

August 26, 2012 Twenty-first Sunday in Ordinary Time

Annual Report on Parish Treasure Budget Actual Percent Budget

2011-12 Fiscal of 2012-13

Revenues Year-End Budget

Offertory Collections $1,105,000 $1,093,568 99% $1,105,000

Renovation Collections $144,500 $151,985 105% $150,000

Annual Pastoral Appeal $233,674 $237,642 102% $242,202

Other Revenues $146,400 $153,208 105% $131,200

Total Revenues $1,629,574 $1,636,403 100% $1,628,402

Expenses

Salaries $456,466 $454,324 100% $450,400

Insur. Bene.& Payroll Taxes $302,200 $303,509 100% $304,200

Utilities $89,400 $71,686 80% $79,800

Assessment to Diocese $233,674 $233,674 100% $242,202

Support for the Parish School $110,000 $120,000 109% $100,000

Pay down of Debt Principal $52,397 $52,896 101% $52,400

Other Expenses $385,437 $418,315 109% $399,400

Total Expenses $1,629,574 $1,654,404 102% $1,628,402

Profit/Loss $0 -$18,001 $0 Revenues All Revenue Sources were very close to budgeted levels. The budget for the com-ing year projects similar levels.

Expenses Utilities under ran due to the savings of the new air conditioners. The assistance to the school and maintenance expenses were higher than budgeted.

Net Income The roof on St. Michael's Hall kitchen had to be replaced in June at a cost of $19,000. This unanticipated and unfunded cost was the primary cause of the defi-cit.

Balanced Budget The Finance Council and Business Manager attempt to balance the budget every year based upon the resources available. Needed roof repairs on several buildings serve as a reminder as to why our goal remains at $23,000 in the first collection every week. We need to be building reserves for maintenance in the future. To-day we are still reacting to maintenance as "the disaster of the day" rather than planning for it on a scheduled basis.

Our maintenance crew worked very hard over the Summer on several projects. One project was the beautification of the school courtyard in preparation of the arrival of our new statue of the Holy Family.

Yes, that’s our pastor Fr. Michael, unafraid of heights and always ready to lend a hand!

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Very soon Fr. Clement will be starting a Young Adult Group for young adults ages 18 - 28. All are welcome! The time and place will be an-nounced soon.

HELP US RENOVATE OUR YOUTH ROOM

We are in the process of renovating space to be

used for Youth and Young Adult Ministry. If you

are interested in helping us outfit the Youth &

Young Adults Room by making a donation, the

items have been selected. Please see our web-

site for details at www.icctampa.org/youthroom

Faith Forma on News

REGISTRATION CONTINUES THIS SUNDAY

after ALL Masses in St. Michaels Hall.

Please bring a copy of your child’s Baptis-

mal Certificate if this is their first year at-

tending Faith Formation or if they are pre-

paring for First Communion or Confirma-

tion.

Faith Formation begins Sunday, September 16th.

If you feel God’s call to share your faith

with the youth of our parish please contact

Philomena Johnson in the Faith Formation

Office at 813-885-7861 or you may email

her at pjohnson@icctampa.org. We espe-

cially need catechists for Middle and High

School.

Our Youth Group meets on Fridays, at

7:30PM in St. John’s Room. Any teen inter-

ested in joining the group is welcome. Come

by and hang out with other teens from your

parish.

RCIA INVITATION TO THE PARISH COMMUNITY

Are you a friendly, prayerful, and active member of our parish community? Have you come to trust

your experience of God in the Catholic community and desire to share that experience with

another?

We invite you to an RCIA Sponsor Information Gathering on Thursday evening, August 30th from 7

-8:30pm in the Parish Conference Room.

This is open to everyone who is interested in knowing more about the Rite of Christian Initiation of

Adults and your role as a member of our Catholic community.

Please contact Carmen Cayon at ccayon@icctampa.org or 813-885-7861 for more info.

August 26, 2012 Twenty-first Sunday in Ordinary Time

Incarnation Parish welcomes new team member: Megan Kanatzar. Meg is currently enrolled at Notre Dame University attain-ing a Master’s degree in Theol-ogy. She will be apprenticing in our community under the mentorship of Faith Formation

Director, Carmen Cayon. Meg received her Bachelors of Arts in theology this past May at University of Dallas. While there she was involved in Campus Ministry and also was a Confirmation catechist at her parish in Irving, Texas - St. Luke’s Catholic Church. She has much experience volunteering in various lead-ership teams and serving as an altar server, VBS, Bible Study, and Praise & Worship group during her high school and college years. Meg’s hometown is Little Rock, Arkansas and she is very excited to be moving into our area. She will be living in a community setting with 3 other apprentices who will be working at 3 other parishes in our diocese. You will see her involved in many aspects of our diverse parish com-munity this year. Come say hello to Meg after all the Masses in St. Francis room this weekend. She is looking forward to meeting you and your family!

READINGS FOR THE WEEK Monday: 2 Thes 1:1-5, 11-12; Mt 23:13-22 Tuesday: 2 Thes 2:1-3a, 14-17; Mt 23:23-26 Wednesday: 2 Thes 3:6-10, 16-18; Mk 6:17-29 Thursday: 1 Cor 1:1-9; Mt 24:42-51 Friday: 1 Cor 1:17-25; Mt 25:1-13 Saturday: 1 Cor 1:26-31; Mt 25:14-30 Sunday: Dt 4:1-2, 6-8; Ps 15; Jas 1:17-18, 21b-22, 27; Mk 7:1-

8, 14-15, 21-23

TODAY’S READINGS First Reading — It was the LORD, our God, who protected us along our entire journey (Joshua 24:1-2a, 15-17, 18b). Psalm — Taste and see the goodness of the Lord (Psalm 34). Second Reading — Christ nourishes and cherishes the church because we are members of his body (Ephesians 5:21-32 [5:2a, 25-32]). Gospel — We have come to believe and are convinced that you are the Holy One of God (John 6:60-69). The English translation of the Psalm Responses from the Lectionary for Mass © 1969, 1981, 1997, Interna-tional Commission on English in the Liturgy Corporation. All rights reserved.

TREASURES FROM OUR TRADITION The Eucharist was never meant to be only “comfort food,” something that makes us feel warm and satisfied. It is to be bread for the journey, nourishment for the task that God has set for our community and for each one of us. Thus it is not surpris-ing to see some walk away in today’s Gospel, for they under-stood that recognizing Jesus as the bread of life is a commitment to changing one’s life. St. Augustine, whose feast we celebrate this week, once ob-served that in celebrating the Eucharist we become what we receive, the Body of Christ. As we conclude the series of reflec-tions in John’s Gospel on Jesus as the bread of life, it is appro-priate to think about the role that the Eucharist plays in our lives and in our parish. It is in the Eucharist that we are nourished and renew our commitment in faith to serve the Lord. How does the parish social ministry carry out that mandate? How do you carry it out in your own life? Is it related in any way to the celebration of the Eucharist? How does celebrating Mass Sunday after Sun-day make a difference in your life and in the world? —James Field, Copyright © J. S. Paluch Co.

PRAYER OF THE WEEK August 26, 2012, Twenty-first Sunday in Ordinary Time O God, who cause the minds of the faithful to unite in a single purpose, grant your people to love what you command and to desire what you promise, that, amid the uncertainties of this world, our hearts may be fixed on that place where true gladness is found. 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. Reflection question: How can I know what God commands? Collect text from the English translation of The Roman Missal, © 2010, International Commission on English in the Liturgy Corporation. All rights reserved. Copyright © J. S. Paluch Company, Inc.

August 26, 2012 Twenty-first Sunday in Ordinary Time

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 - AUGUST 26 MONDAY - AUGUST 27 TUESDAY - AUGUST 28 9:00 A.M. Job Search Support Group in St. Brendan 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 Choir Room 7:00 P.M. Spanish Eucharistic Ministers Training in Church WEDNESDAY - AUGUST 29 7:00 P.M. Parish Leadership Meeting in St. Michael’s Hall 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 - AUGUST 30 9:00 A.M. Legion of Mary in St. Brendan 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 Choir Room 7:00 P.M. Spanish Ushers & Readers Training in Church FRIDAY - AUGUST 31 7:00 P.M. Spanish Youth Group in St. Patrick’s Room SATURDAY - SEPTEMBER 1 7:00 P.M. Spanish Young Adults in St. Patrick’s Room

LITURGY GROUPS ALTAR SERVERS DAVID SMITH……………………….885-7861 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. HOME & SCHOOL KIM FIELD….. ….….884-4502 (School Office) JOB SEARCH SUPPORT HILDA LYONS……icjobsupport@hotmail.com KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS STAN ZGURZYNSKI………….. … 885-5228 LIFE MINISTRY TERESA TRUBILLA……….….……..841-6563 Or via e-mail T2DeskTop@aol.com 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

RELIGIOUS ARTICLES STORE SALE! SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 9th

IN FRONT OF THE CHURCH 8:30 AM –3:30 PM

Stop by and see the many new religious items we

have: Advent wreaths; Statues; Baby gi s; Crucifix-

es; HW Fonts; Rosaries; Na vity sets; Communion

veils, Bibles and more. 

Incarnation Catholic School

813.885.7861

Fax: 813.884.3624

www.icctampa.org

Michael Zelenka, Principal

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August 26, 2012 Twenty-first Sunday in Ordinary Time

You are hereby invited to the Jubilee Mass of Our Lady of Charity celebrating 400 years of her appear-ance in the Bay of Nipe in Cuba. The Mass will take place on Saturday September 8 at 7:00 PM at Incarnation Church. It will be officiated by Bishop Robert Lynch and homilist will be Father Rodolfo Lamas of the Archdiocese of San Juan Puerto Rico. Fr. Lamas is a Cuban priest from the Camaguey Province and has been working in Puerto Rico since 1992. Preceding the Mass, Bishop Lynch will be blessing the newly renovated Shrine.

ATTENTION ALL LEADERS

OF MINISTRY & ORGANIZATIONS

This Wednesday

7pm - 8pm St. Michael’s Hall

All Ministry & Organization Leaders are required to attend this meeting to be held in St. Michael’s Hall. Attendance will be taken. Please be on time as the meeting will start promptly at 7pm.

The Monthly Food collection is next weekend. We will have plastic bins in the church foyer to collect non perishables. Mon-etary donations can be left in the Helping Hand boxes located at the rear of the church. Thank You!

SEPT. 9TH BULLETIN DEADLINE

Email all written announcements by Tuesday,

August 28th to imartinez@icctampa.org

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Vigésimo Primer Domingo del Tiempo Ordinario 26 de agosto de 2012

En cuanto a mí toca, mi familia y yo serviremos al Señor. — Josué 24:15b

Reflexionando la Palabra de Dios Domingo 21 del Tiempo Ordinario

La fe es un misterio. Es don de Dios y respuesta nuestra. Esta respuesta se complica muchas veces por el ambiente que nos rodea, o por nuestra debilidad. Porque detrás de creer o no en Jesús, detrás de aceptar o no su evangelio, está el aceptar lo que nos dice: y el estilo de vida de Jesús es exigente y va muchas veces en contra de nuestro egoísmo o nuestra comodidad o de las seducciones y atracciones que nos rodean. Los valores evangélicos no son exactamente los que le atraen al mundo de hoy. Ni coinciden las llamadas de Jesús con las que escuchamos en torno nuestro.

La Palabra de Dios nos llama la atención sobre estos problemas a fin de que vivamos según el espíritu que da vida y no según la letra que mata. Quien quiere dar sentido a su vida para que ésta sea según el Espíritu, tarde o temprano ha de hacer su opción por Jesucristo, quien nos da palabras de vida. Hoy se nos invita a reafirmar nuestra fe en su persona y en su mensaje. Ser hombre o mujer de fe no es cosa fácil; no son pocos, los que, ante las exigencias que Cristo plantea para la vida, optan por un dios cómodo y fácil, un dios más oportuno, llevadero y menos exigente; un dios, que, simplemente esté acorde con la vida que el hombre suele llevar, que no pida cambios ni conversiones. Dioses así, evidentemente, lo único que aportan es una satisfacción pasajera, una relativa y aparente tranquilidad de la conciencia. Pero no le aportan al hombre vida, crecimiento y plenitud; porque son dioses cuyos lenguajes han sido elaborados por el propio hombre, y el hombre por mucho que se endiose, nunca podrá darse vida a sí mismo.

Somos cristianos porque, por definición hemos elegido al Dios de Cristo. Lo malo es, o puede ser, que la elección sea por eso, por definición, y no por una actitud reflexiva, seria, consciente y decidida, que nos haga exclamar, con Pedro, “Tú solo tienes palabras de vida eterna”; nos quedamos contigo porque el dinero, el poder, el placer, la fuerza, la soberbia, la vanidad, la belleza, el placer y todos los diosecillos que pueblan el mundo no pueden darnos la luz, la serenidad, la paz, el amor y la vida que Tú puedes darnos. Elegir a Dios a quien vamos a amar y servir es un gran acontecimiento en la vida. Es interesante que no nos lo perdamos.

A los momentos de oración o de celebración eucarística, que no son difíciles, y además nos proporcionan consuelo y paz, les siguen otros de práctica diaria, en la familia y en el trabajo, en la esfera personal y en la comunitaria. Momentos en que resulta más difícil seguir el estilo de vida de Jesús: servicio, solidaridad, fraternidad, perdón de las ofensas, comprensión, tolerancia, valores espirituales y morales, conversión. Y eso durante toda la vida, porque la fe no es un hecho momentáneo, sino un largo camino, como la amistad, el amor o la vocación.

Se trata de seguir creyendo en Jesús, no porque siempre lo hayamos hecho así, o porque así nos lo han ensenado, sino por convicción y decisión personal. Por eso somos fieles a la Eucaristía dominical: para no perder el contacto con nuestro Maestro, y para seguir alimentándose de su vida, para renovar nuestras raíces cristianas y eclesiales y refrescar los criterios cristianos de vida, en medio de la tormenta que tal vez experimentamos en el mundo de hoy.

Tarde o temprano caemos en la cuenta, si nos abrimos a la acción de Dios, de que solamente hay una persona que de verdad salva: Jesucristo, el enviado de Dios Padre, Él y sólo Él es la respuesta. Si queremos la vida en plenitud tenemos que repetir muchas veces con Pedro: “¿Señor a quien iremos? Tu tienes palabras de vida eterna” hacerlas nuestras y ponerlas en práctica.

Para pensarlo Quisiera poder decir como Josué “Yo y nuestra casa serviremos al Señor” Eso afirmaría que es verdad que el Señor es nuestra fuerza y nuestra vida y que yo lo creo fervientemente.

¡IMPORTANTE!

ATENCIÓN: Reunión de Líderes de Ministerios y Organizaciones de Incarnation.

Es mandatorio asistir a esta reunión que

tendrá lugar el miércoles, 29 de agosto, 2012, en el Salón St. Michael. La reunión comenzará a las 7:00pm. Por favor sean puntual. Se tomará control de la asistencia.

Misa de la Caridad del Cobre

Por éste medio se le invita a todo el pueblo hispano a La Misa Jubilar de La Virgen de la Caridad del Cobre; celebrando 400 años de su aparición en la

bahía de Nipe en Cuba.

La misa se llevará a efecto el sábado 8 de septiembre a las 7:00 pm en la Iglesia de la Encarnación en Webb y Hillsborough localizada en Town N’ Country.

Será oficiada por el Obispo Robert Lynch y el homilista será el Padre Rodolfo Lamas de la archidiócesis de San Juan, Puerto Rico. El es cubano de la provincia de Camagüey y se encuentra trabajando en Puerto Rico desde el año 1992. El Concilio de Mujeres Católicas (ICCW) le invita a tomar el té y hacerse socia de esta organización. Si deseas conocer a otras mujeres católicas y pasarlo bien ayudando a otros, por favor únete a nuestro grupo. ¡Las esperamos!

Hoy! Domingo, 26 de agosto - Después de todas las Misas en el Salón St. Michael.

26 de agosto de 2012 pg. 10

LOS INVITAMOS A LA MISA ROCIERA, EL

DOMINGO, 16 DE SEPTIEMBRE

1:30PM

Después de la Misa en el Salón St. Michael tendremos música bailable y “Tapas”. $20.00 por persona. Para más información comuníquese con Connie Hennessey al 813-884-8326.

Colecta de Alimentos Mensual

El próximo fin de semana tendremos nuestra colecta de alimentos. Todo lo que se reúna se donará al Banco de Alimentos de la Iglesia Luterana de Our Savior. Le damos las gracias por su generosidad y su continuo apoyo.

LECTURAS DE HOY Primera lectura — Josué urge a los israelitas a que sirvan a Dios o a los otros dioses. Ellos escogieron al Señor (Josué 24:1-2a, 15-17, 18b).

Salmo — Haz la prueba y verás qué bueno es el Señor (Salmo 34 [33]).

Segunda lectura — Pablo reflexiona cómo los esposos y esposas deberán darse amor y reverencia mutua (Efesios 5:21-32 [2a, 25-32]).

Evangelio — Después de hablar de dar su carne a comer, muchos de los discípulos de Jesús se alejaron. Los doce escogieron permanecer con él; “Maestro, ¿a quién acudiremos?” (Juan 6:60-69)

ATENCIÓN GRUPOS PARROQUIALES

Todos los grupos que deseen poner un anuncio en el boletín deberán someter su información vía correo electrónico a srivera@icctampa.org con dos semanas de anticipación.

REUNIONES MUY IMPORTANTES ESTA SEMANA

MARTES, 28 de agosto - 7pm a 8pm - en la iglesia: Entrenamiento de los Ministros de la Eucaristía (misa hispana) con padres Jairo y Clement MIERCOLES, 29 de agosto de 7pm a 8pm en el Salon St. Michael - Reunion de todos lideres de la parroquia con el padre Michael. JUEVES, 30 de agosto de 7pm a 8pm en la iglesia - Entrenamiento de ujieres y lectores (misa hispana) con padres Jairo y Clement

LECTURAS DE LA SEMANA

Lunes: 2 Tes 1:1-5, 11-12; Mt 23:13-22 Martes: 2 Tes 2:1-3a, 14-17; Mt 23:23-26 Miércoles: 2 Tes 3:6-10, 16-18; Mc 6:17-29 Jueves: 1 Cor 1:1-9; Mt 24:42-51 Viernes: 1 Cor 1:17-25; Mt 25:1-13 Sábado: 1 Cor 1:26-31; Mt 25:14-30 Domingo: Dt 4:1-2, 6-8; Sal 15 (14); Stgo 1:17-18,1b-22, 27; Mc 7:1-8, 14-15, 21-23