Church of the Incarnation, Tampa, FL Phone: (813) 885-7861 CHURCH OF THE INCARNATION 8220 W. HILLSBOROUGH AVE. • TAMPA, FLORIDA 33615

http://www.icctampa.org

5124 Gateway Drive (mailing address) • Fax: (813) 884-3624

Parish Office Hours: Monday - Friday: 9am - 4pm

Phone: 813- 885-7861

Clergy - 813-885-7861

Father Michael Suszynski, Pastor Father Diego Ossa, Parochial Vicar Father Jose George, 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 donal@tampabay.rr.com

Carmen Cayon Director of Faith Formation carmen_dre@tampabay.rr.com

Faith Formation Office - 813-887-5110 Philomena Johnson Grades Pk-5 & First Communion iccphil@tampabay.rr.com

Brian Greenfield Youth Director Grades 6-12 & Confirmation greenfbr@gmail.com Incarnation School - 813 884-4502

http://www.icstampa.org Mr. Michael Zelenka, Principal

Mrs. Diane Doyle & Mrs. Stephanie Stahl Assistant Principals

Welcome To Our Parish! Please join us for fellowship, coffee & donuts this morning in St. Michael’s Hall and visit the Welcome Table for information regarding registering with our Parish Family.

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 6:00 pm and resumes after the 6:30 Spanish Mass from 7:30pm to 4:30am followed by Spanish Mass at 5AM. Rosary every Thursday at 11:30am in the chapel Rosario en español cada jueves a las 7:00pm en la capilla

CONFESSIONS: Saturdays

2:30pm - 3:3pm Or by appt.

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4:00 - 8:00 PM

St. Michael’s Hall

TAKE OUT / DINE IN

This Wednesday is Ash Wednesday! ASH WEDNESDAY SERVICES

Masses & Distribution of Ashes: 7:00 am, 8:30 am, 12:10pm, & 7:30 pm

(Spanish) 6:00 pm

STATIONS OF THE CROSS - FRIDAYS OF LENT 2:00 pm, 5:45 pm (Spanish) & 7:30 pm

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

No Tickets Sold At the Door Local DJ to provide music

Sponsored by the Knights of Columbus Council 8612

May your blessings outnumber The shamrocks that grow And may troubles avoid you Wherever you go

Incarnation Catholic Church

Saturday March 12

6pm - 10pm

St Michael’s Hall

AN AUTHENTIC IRISH DISH:

Corned Beef, Potatoes & Cabbage

Adults $15.00 each Teens $ 7.50 each

12 and under free

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Be my rock of refuge, a stronghold to give me safety. You are my rock and my fortress; for your name’s sake you will lead and guide me.

— Psalm 31:3-4

SOLID FAITH Today we hear Moses and the Lord Jesus summon their followers to listen attentively to their words. Moses reminds the people that a great blessing awaits those who obey the commandments of the Lord. Jesus tells his followers that those who listen to and act upon his

words will be like the wise man who built his house on rock. Saint Paul recalls for us the central truth of our faith: that we have been justified freely by God’s grace through the redemption of Christ. In a society in which we are constantly bombarded with words, let us take the sacred words we hear today to heart. May these words strengthen our faith and make that faith as solid as that house built on rock. © Copyright, J. S. Paluch Co.

READINGS FOR THE WEEK Monday: Tb 1:3; 2:1a-8; Mk 12:1-12

Tuesday: Tb 2:9-14; Mk 12:13-17

Wednesday: Jl 2:12-18; Ps 51; 2 Cor 5:20 -- 6:2;

Mt 6:1-6, 16-18

Thursday: Dt 30:15-20; Lk 9:22-25

Friday: Is 58:1-9a; Mt 9:14-15

Saturday: Is 58:9b-14; Lk 5:27-32

Sunday: Gn 2:7-9; 3:1-7; Ps 51; Rom 5:12-19

[12, 17-19]; Mt 4:1-11

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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

MONDAY - MARCH 7 - ST. PERPETUA AND ST. FELICITY, MARTYRS 7:00 A.M. +Tricia Valles Rose Ann and Leo 8:30 A.M. +George Skelning Family TUESDAY - MARCH 8 - ST. JOHN OF GOD, RELIGIOUS 7:00 A.M. +Maria G. Rosignoli Salvatore Bandoni 8:30 A.M. +Joann Zumpano Barbara & Edward Izzo WEDNESDAY - MARCH 9 - ASH WEDNESDAY 7:00 A.M. +George Schmidt, Sr. George and Thelma Schmidt 8:30 A.M. 12:10 P.M. +Armando Loredo Brian Greenfield 6:00 P.M. +Pablo Nuñez Hijos 7:30 P.M. THURSDAY - MARCH 10 7:00 A.M. 8:30 A.M. FRIDAY - MARCH 11 7:00 A.M. 8:30 A.M. 6:30 P.M. +Deceased Members of Fernandez Family Francisco Fernandez SATURDAY - MARCH 12 8:30 A.M. +Louise Sauer Family 4:30 P.M. +Hank Cramer Sandy and Jim Cacacie SUNDAY - MARCH 13 - FIRST SUNDAY OF LENT 7:30 A.M. +Paul Baron Members of ICCW 9:00 A.M. PEOPLE OF INCARNATION 10:30 A.M. +Lea Ann Cote Mr. and Mrs. Richard Apfel 12:00 P.M. +Alice Magno Niece and Family 1:30 P.M. +Alfredo Eastman Family

WE ARE A SACRIFICIAL GIVING PARISH “Everyone who listens to these words of mine and acts on them will be like a

wise man who built his house on a rock.” - Matthew 7:24 Our Lord gives us two distinct commands today. We must listen and we must act. We listen when we participate in Mass. We act when we participate in the ministry of the parish. We need to do both for a strong foundation. Participating more fully in the liturgy and the life of the parish may require some changes on our part. We may have to move away from our current lifestyle so that we can move closer to God.

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

Weekly Target .................................................... $ 23,000.00 02/27/2011 Offertory Donations ....................... $ 18,461.00 Shortfall .............................................................. $ 4,539.00 Tuition Assistance .............................................. $ 76.00 Helping Hand ...................................................... $ 1,635.00 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. 02/27/2011 Renovation Donations ....................... $ 1,935.00

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

ad d a na me , e - ma i l S i l v i a R iv e ra a t : iccsrive@tampabay.rr.com. or call the office. Please pray also for our parishioners who are in hospitals, nursing homes and our shut ins.

CPL Daniel Uribe, Afghanistan SPC Robert Caruso, Iraq SSGT Angelique Vazquez, Qatar LCPL Almoris E. Lugo, Jr. PD2 Vincent Lloyd, Iraq MAJ Sean D. Smith, Iraq SGT Stephen Banks, Iraq

SPC Ryan Wegman, Iraq CPT Leo Daab, MD, Iraq CPT Raymundo Resendez PFC James Blackwelder, Afghanistan Terry Stegman, Afghanistan MAJ Marty Maldonado, Afghanistan CW2 William Garcia, Afghanistan

Patricia Alfonso Paul W. Allaert Diego Noel Alvarado Linda Alvarez Stephen Bailey Alex Cadawan Jeanne Calvert Linda Casarez Ray Chiarmonte Mary J. Christiansen Mendel Claxton Lydia Colon Dionna Cortes Bob Cramer Jacqueline Cramer Dora Cuellar Alice Daly Steve Delgado Delores Delikat Lucy Dietz Alice Dillon Lorraine Dodson Dan Duet Dylan Edward Manuel Escamilla Aurora Esparza Manuel Esparza Jacqueline Fernandez Albert Frietzsche Emanuel Fuller Bertha Fyda

Sheila Gildea Maria Gonzalez Paula Hague Patrick Hardy Wendy Hardy Steven Harman Carolyn Humphrey Betty Hunziker Rodrigo Jurado Colleen Kramer Mimi Kuhla Mary Larkin Michael Lloyd Rodolfo Lopez Pratt Lutz Paige Macfarlane Matthew T. McLane Pat McMahon Bill Meagher Bertha Melendez E. D. Miller Pat Munroe Deen Nazor Noah Nero MaryAnne Nichols Bart Nicholson Barbara Painter Antonio Pappacoda Maria A. Patton Rondon Paul

JR Pearce Casilda Perez Idelbrando Perez Shirley Polak Lydia Quesada Feliciano Ramos Mary Reciniello Bob Remick Jaime Recuero Geraldine Richards Bart Ritz Aida Rivera Humberto Sanchez Andrianna Smith Noah Spivey Yolie Stepp James Stitt Lukas Szmyt Janet Taylor Bridget Thompson Rhoda Toscano Rose Traina Chase Weadock Jerry Wegman Selwyn Williams Steven Yudicky

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

FAITH FORMATION STAFF

Director of Faith Formation & R.C.I.A. Carmen Cayon 813-885-7861

carmen_dre@tampabay.rr.com

Grades Pre K - 5 & First Communion Philomena Johnson

813-887-5110 iccphil@tampabay.rr.com

Grades 6-12

Confirmation & Youth Ministry Brian Greenfield

813-887-5110 greenfbr@gmail.com

OPERATION RICE BOWL - This Lenten season, Catholic Relief Services invites Catholics to pray with their families and faith communities; fast in solidarity with those who hunger; learn about our global community and

the challenges of poverty around the world; and give sacrificial contributions to those in need. As we begin our Lenten journey, you are invited to participate in Catholic Relief Services’ Operation Rice Bowl. Throughout Lent we will pray, fast, learn and give as a way to reach out in solidarity with our brothers and sisters around the world. Please be sure to read the information that will be sent home next week with your child and follow this simple yet powerful Lenten practice.

SACRAMENT PREPARATION FAMILIES Next Saturday is our second Workshop. Please remember to bring, your Mass Choices and a wallet sized picture of your child. We will begin promptly at 9:30AM in the church.

HOUSEHOLDS OF FAITH Thank you to all the families who came to the family gathering last Saturday. We had a great time. Please remember to continue sending me your child’s chapter reviews via econnect. If you have not registered for econnect please do so.

Please stop by the Faith Formation Office to pick up a Rice Bowl for your family.

Youth, come sign up now. We need help manning the goldfish booth. Adults, and parents we also need help supervising the youth and organizing the booth. Please contact Brian at (813)887-5110 or via email at greenfbr@gmail.com

NEED YOUTH TO HELP WITH THE GOLDFISH BOOTH

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On Feb. 23 the 6th grade attended Focus 11 at St. Lawrence. Focus is a vocation oriented program that offers 6th graders in our diocese the opportunity to reflect on God’s unique call in their lives and to actively consider the possibility of priesthood or religious life for themselves.

Brother Andy Marsolek, M. M., Deacons Larry Hart & Greg Lambert, Ms. Larry Hart (sitting)

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

ALTAR SERVER SCHEDULE March 12/13

4:30 pm: Taylor Bump, Cameron Carlyon, David Gibson 7:30 am: Benjamin Parker, Margaret Parker, Matthew Walsh 9:00 am: Mickey Carney, Brett Gajewski, Jordan Janowski 10:30 am: Eva Prendergast, Aaron Raju, Alan Raju 12:00 pm: Anthony Cotignola, Marie Cotignola, Marco Cotignola

1:30 pm: Stephanie, Doralys, Ashley, Liz, Jerome, Steven

PARISH ACTIVITIES SUNDAY - MARCH 6

FELLOWSHIP, COFFEE AND DONUTS IN ST. MICHAEL’S HALL FAITH FORMATION IN SCHOOL CLASSROOMS

MONDAY - MARCH 7 7:00 P.M. Youth Beat St. Michael’s Hall 7:30 P.M. Spanish Choir Music Room TUESDAY - MARCH 8 9:00 A.M. Job Search Support Group Conference Room 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 Ministries Media Center 7:30 P.M. Adult Choir Music Room WEDNESDAY - MARCH 9 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 Teacher’s Lounge 7:00 P.M. Faith Formation St. Michael’s Hall THURSDAY - MARCH 10 11:30 A.M. Our Lady of Mercy Prayer Group Chapel 1:00 P.M. Legion of Mary Conference Room 7:00 P.M. Spanish Intercessions Group Chapel 7:00 P.M. Knights of Columbus Gen. Mtg. St. Michael’s Hall 7:00 P.M. Columbiettes St. Patrick’s Room 7:30 P.M. Vocal Ensemble Music Room FRIDAY - MARCH 11 7:00 P.M. Spanish Youth Group St. Francis Room SATURDAY - MARCH 12 2:30 - 3:30 P.M. Confessions Church 7:00 P.M. Spanish Young Adults St. Francis Room

Anointing of the Sick gives spiritual strength in the face of suffering. A Parish priest is on call 24 hrs. in cases of emergency. Call the Parish Office at 885-7861. Matrimony (Marriage) - Couples need to contact the Parish Office at 885-7861 before setting a date. The preparation process takes a 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.

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 LINDA GRIFFITH……………884-1217 USHERS RAY POMPONIO…………………...884-1366 VISITORS OF THE SICK FR. JOSE GEORGE…….…………. 885-7861

PARISH ORGANIZATIONS BIBLE STUDY CARMEN CAYON…….………….... 885-7861 CARNIVAL PAUL/NORMA HUNTER …………...854-1171 COFFEE & DONUTS CONNIE HENNESSEY ………………...884-8326 COLUMBIETTES DALE ZGURZYNSKI…......................885-5228 FINANCE COUNCIL DEACON FRANK JULIAN ………………….... 885-7861 GIRL SCOUTS JOY LOGAN ……..…….. jlogan1231@aol.com HELPING HAND PARISH OFFICE…..……………..…..885-7861 INC. COUNCIL OF CATHOLIC WOMEN CONNIE HENNESSEY…………………… 884-8326 INC. HOME & SCHOOL LISA ORTEGA …….884-4502 ( School Office) JOB SEARCH SUPPORT HILDA LYONS……icjobsupport@hotmail.com KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS FELIX CAYON………………….. … 884-4052 MARRIAGE ENRICHMENT DENNIS & ADELE FERENCE……. 886-0041 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 BRIAN GREENFIELD……..887-5110 MARRIAGE PREPARATION FR. MICHAEL SUSZYNSKI… .…………...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.

RELIGIOUS ARTICLES

STORE OPEN:

1/2 HR

BEFORE

& AFTER

THE 4:30PM

SAT. MASS

& ALL

SUNDAY

MASSES

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Sponsored by the Incarnation Council of Catholic Women “Serving God by serving others”

EVERY FRIDAY

MARCH 11TH - APRIL 1, 2011

4:00 -8:00 PM

TAKE OUT / DINE IN

OUR YOUTH IN ACTION! During the weekend of February 18th, 19th, and 20th, the Knights of Columbus council 8612 had their annual Tootsie Roll Drive for local charities. We stand outside of local stores and hand out Tootsie Rolls as we collect donations from the customers. Some Incarnation youth were caught in the act of volunteering! Each one volunteered 2 or more hours of their time, and they helped us raise over $3,500 for our charities: Incarnation School Special Education, Morningstar School for children with learning disabilities, Bakas Equestrian Center - Horses for Handicapped recreation, and Angels Unaware, Inc., a support group for families with a Downs Syndrome member. Thank you to the youth that participated, and to all the volunteers. We couldn't do it without you!

Stations of the Cross for Married Couples A unique way to experience the Stations with your spouse.

When: Friday March 18, 2011 Gather at 7 PM, begin stations promptly at 7:10 Where: ICS Media Center Who’s this for? Any and all married couples: Newlyweds, married for eons, first mar-riages, second marriages, interfaith marriages. Free babysitting offered. Reservations required. For more information or to register your child(ren) . Call Dennis or Adele at 813-886-0041. Note: This is separate from the parish stations in the church

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

CHURCH ENVIRONMENT

The Art & Environment Ministry is looking for people who have a love of working with flowers or who have a desire to be part of decorating the church.

“If today you hear his voice…”

get on the phone and call Linda Griffith ! 884-1217

Job Search Support Ministry The Incarnation Job Search Support Ministry meet-ings are held every Tuesday from 9:00am to 11:00am in the parish Conference Room. For more information email: icjobsupport@hotmail.com

This Wednesday is Ash Wednesday! ASH WEDNESDAY SERVICES

Masses & Distribution of Ashes: 7:00 am, 8:30 am, 12:10pm, & 7:30 pm

(Spanish) 6:00 pm

STATIONS OF THE CROSS - FRIDAYS OF LENT 2:00 pm, 5:45 pm (Spanish) & 7:30 pm

Regulations on Fasting and Abstinence

The dual disciplines of fasting and abstinence have a long history in the Catholic Church. Going back to the early Church, the purpose behind the custom of self denial is not punishment; it is to simplify our lifestyles so that we create a certain emptiness. In this way, freed from all distractions, we are able to hear and respond to God’s continued call to conversion and holiness.

† Fasting is to be observed on Ash Wednesday and Good Friday by all Catholics between the ages of 18 to 59 years (inclusive). On days of fasting, one full meal is allowed. Two smaller meals, sufficient to maintain strength, may be taken according to one’s needs, but together they should not equal another full meal. Eating between meals is not permitted, but liquids are allowed.

† Abstinence from meat is to be observed by all Catholics who are 14 years of age and older. Ash Wednesday, all the Fridays of Lent, and Good Friday are days of abstinence.

Note: If a person is unable to observe the above regulations due to ill health or other serious reasons, they are urged to practice other forms of self denial that are suitable to their condition. Fasting, almsgiving, and prayer are the three traditional disciplines of Lent. The faithful and catechumens should undertake these practices seriously in a spirit of penance and of preparation for baptism or of renewal of baptism at Easter.

We have many Weekday Masses available! Please stop by or call the Parish Office to reserve a Mass for your deceased loved ones, or for your special intentions - anniversaries, birthdays, etc...

Pastoral Formation Training St. Clement Catholic Church

March 25-27, 2011

For additional information contact Janice Putvin, Director of Migrant

Ministry, St Clement Catholic Church at 813-752-8251 x305, jputvin@stclementpc.org, or you can also visit our web site at www.stclementpc.org and click on sowing farmer logo to register.

Don’t forget to advance your clocks one hour at bedtime next Saturday, March 12

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LOS SANTOS Y OTRAS OBSERVANCIAS Domingo: Santa Rosa de Viterbo

Lunes: Santas Perpetua y Felicitas; San Julián Martes: San Juan de Dios; San Cirilo Miércoles: Santa Francisca de Roma Jueves: San Víctor; 40 mártires de Sebaste Viernes: San Eulogio

9 de marzo - Las Misas serán: 7:00am, 8:30am (Escuela), 12:10pm,

6pm (Español) y 7:30pm Misas diarias durante la Cuaresma: 7am, 8:30am

Viernes: 6:30pm (Español)

El día que más personas vienen a la iglesia es sin duda el Miércoles de Ceniza, el símbolo que marca el principio de la cuaresma y un momento de reflexionar sobre nuestra relación personal con Dios y nuestra conversión. Las lecturas de este día nos llaman a arrepentirnos sinceramente y regresar al Señor nuestro Dios con ayunos y oraciones. Aunque recibir la ceniza es parte importante de nuestra tradición católica, no debemos olvidar que marca el comienzo de 40 días de Cuaresma, que son días importantes de oración, reflexión y regreso a Dios.

Servicios Litúrgicos durante la Cuaresma ✦ Durante la Cuaresma tendremos el Vía Crucis en español todos los viernes a las 5:45pm en la Iglesia. ✦ Vía Crucis en Inglés los viernes a las: 2:00pm (Escuela), y 7:30pm en la iglesia en Inglés.

LOS INVITAMOS A REZAR EL ROSARIO

TODOS LOS VIERNES ANTES DE LA MISA EN ESPAÑOL DE 6:30PM

MARQUE SU CALENDARIO

Todos están invitados a la celebración de los 25 años de ordenación sacerdotal de Fr. Michael Suszynski, el 7 de mayo, 2011. A las 4:30PM se celebra la misa en acción de gracias seguida por una recepción. Se necesita boleto de entrada para asistir a esta celebración. Más información a seguir en las próximas semanas.

Todos los Viernes durante la Cuaresma 11, 18 y 25 de marzo y 1 de abril, 2011

Las Damas Católicas de Incarnation (ICCW) como todos los años durante la Cuaresma tendrán la

venta de pescado frito. Traiga a su familia. Salón St. Michael - Horario: 4pm - 8pm

NO SE OLVIDEN DE

ADELANTAR EL RELOJ EL PRÓXIMO

DOMINGO

Noveno Domingo del Tiempo Ordinario 6 de marzo de 2011

Sé tú, Señor, mi fortaleza y mi refugio, la muralla que me salva.

Tú, que eres mi fortaleza y mi defensa, por tu nombre, dirígeme y guíame.

— Salmo 31(30):3-4

PILDORITAS DE FE DEL PADRE DIEGO

MARÍA, PRIMER SAGRARIO

Durante aquellos nueve meses el Niño que llevaba en su seno fue para María refugio e impulso. Refugio para vencer la tentación de ceder ante las dificultades: ¿Cómo explicaré al mundo lo que me ha sucedido?, ¿Qué pensará José? Impulso para afrontar tareas de servicio material y espiritual a los demás, aunque fueran incómodas como el viaje a la casa de Isabel.

El Niño fue refugio e impulso porque María tuvo durante ese tiempo una unión muy particular con Jesús, la que tienen todas las madres con su hijo. Esa unión le dió una muy especial presencia del Verbo en su vida. Ojalá nosotros al igual que ella procuremos crear lazos espirituales que nos unan a los sagrarios, para tener también esa conciencia de la presencia de Cristo en los sagrarios.

Pensar en el sagrario más próximo y dirigirnos de vez en cuando a él con la mente; nos lleva espiritualmente al Cristo presente en la Eucaristía cuando nos encontramos inmersos en nuestros diarios trajines. iglesia.org

Próxima semana continua...

Calendario de Actividades en Español Domingo: 12:00pm Estudio Bíblico St. Francis Lunes: 7:00pm Grupo de Hombres o St. Patrick Grupo de Mujeres St. Patrick Martes: 7:00pm Grupo de Oración St. Michael Miércoles: 7:00pm Al-Anon Teacher’s Lounge 7:00pm Talleres Oración y Vida Media Center Jueves: 1:00pm Legión de María Conference Room 7:00pm Corazones Unidos Capilla 7:00pm Estudio Bíblico Salón 1 Viernes: 7:00pm Grupo de Jóvenes St. Patrick 7:00pm Grupo de Matrimonios St. Francis 7:00pm Escuela Evangelización Conference Rm Sábado: 7:00pm Grupo Jóvenes Adultos St. Francis

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Jueves a Domingo

7, 8, 9, 10 de abril Esperamos la cooperación de ustedes. Para el kiosco latino necesitamos personas que trabajen en el mismo así como donaciones de comidas (Arroz blanco, frijoles negros y postres como

pudín de pan y flan). Pon tus talentos, tiempo y tesoro a trabajar por el Señor. Llamar a Ivy Valdés al 886-5991. No se olviden de entregar los boletos para la rifa. NUESTRA CULTURA La palabra dada es muy importante para nosotros. A veces equivale a firmar un papel, o incluso más. Quien da su palabra de hacer algo está involucrando su honor, es decir, entregando de alguna manera, todo lo que tiene y es. Un alianza expresada es un poderoso lazo y compromiso. © Nuestra Parroquia 2011

Un pensamiento: "Las personas más desdichadas que he conocido no son las más enfermas, ni las más pobres, ni las más ignorantes, sino las que no sienten amor a Dios, y las que no tienen alegría." Beata Madre Teresa de Calcuta

MOVIMIENTO DE CURSILLOS Anuncia las fechas de los próximos Cursillos: Cursillo de Mujeres 26 al 29 de mayo, 2011 Cursillo de Hombres 13 al 16 de octubre, 2011 Se darán en el Bethany Center. Para mas información pueden comunicarse con Lydia Vizcarondo: 727-942-6606

DAÑO El odio hace más daño a la persona en el que está almacenado que en la persona sobre la cual se vierte. Anónimo

FE SÓLIDA Hoy oímos a Moisés y al Señor Jesús convocar a sus seguidores para que escuchen atentamente sus palabras. Moisés recuerda al pueblo que una gran bendición aguarda a los que obedecen los mandamientos del Señor. Jesús dice a sus seguidores que los que oyen sus palabras y las ponen en práctica serán como la persona sabia que construye su casa sobre roca. San Pablo nos trae a la memoria la verdad central de nuestra fe: que hemos sido justificados gratuitamente por la gracia de Dios mediante la redención de Cristo. En una sociedad en la que nos vemos constantemente bombardeados por palabras, tomemos en serio las palabras sagradas de hoy. Que estas palabras fortalezcan nuestra fe y la hagan tan sólida como la casa construida sobre roca. © Copyright, J. S. Paluch Co.

LECTURAS DE LA SEMANA Lunes: Tb 1:3; 2:1a-8; Mc 12:1-12 Martes: Tb 2:9-14; Mc 12:13-17 Miércoles: Jl 2:12-18; Sal 51 (50); 2 Cor 5:20 — 6:2; Mt 6:1-6, 16-18 Jueves: Dt 30:15-20; Lc 9:22-25 Viernes: Is 58:1-9a; Mt 9:14-15 Sábado: Is 58:9b-14; Lc 5:27-32 Domingo: Gn 2:7-9; 3:1-7; Sal 51 (50); Rom 5:12-19 [12, 17-19]; Mt 4:1-11