June 16, 2013 11th Sunday in Ordinary Time

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 - Cal Leferink cleferink@icctampa.org Director of Faith Formation - Carmen Cayon ccayon@icctampa.org Sacrament Prep. & Youth Ministry - Philomena Johnson pjohnson@icctampa.org Faith Formation Apprentice Meg Kanatzar - mkanatzar@icctampa.org

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

LATIN MASS: Sundays at 4:30pm

CONFESSIONS: Saturdays - 2:30 to 3:30pm in Church DEVOTIONS Morning Prayer Group: Liturgy of the Hours Mon., Tue., Thurs., Fri. & Sat. from 8:10am - 8:25am

ADORATION OF THE BLESSED SACRAMENT

Every 1st Friday following the 8:30 am Mass until 6:15pm ROSARY every Thursday at 11:30am in the chapel ROSARIO EN ESPAÑOL - cada jueves de 5:30pm-6:30pm en la capilla

PARISH OFFICE Hours: 9am - 4pm

5124 Gateway Dr. , Tampa, FL 33615

Ph. 813.885.7861 Fax: 813.884.3624 www.icctampa.org

SCHOOL OFFICE 5111 Webb Rd., Tampa, FL 33615

Ph. 813.884.4502 Fax: 813.885.3734 www.icstampa.org

HOPE AND FORGIVENESS There were some interesting conceptions of sin prevalent in the time of the Hebrew scriptures. There was the belief that God punished sin immediately. Those who suf-fered disease or misfortune were, therefore, sinners getting their due from the Al-mighty. Today's first reading hints at another kind of God. When David admits his sin, Na-than declares, "The LORD on his part has forgiven your sin" (2 Samuel 12:13b). Here was not a vengeful God but a merciful God. What good news that must have been to David and those who, like him, could be honest enough to admit their sinful-ness! Jesus is the good news of God's mercy and forgiveness incarnate. Without Jesus, perhaps the Good News would have been too good to believe, too difficult to imag-ine. But there he is in today's Gospel, the God-man, forgiving a sinner and declaring that she is forgiven because of her great love. There is hope, then, for the rest of us sinners, if only we love enough! Copyright (c) J. S. Paluch Co.

READINGS FOR THE WEEK

Monday: 2 Cor 6:1-10; Ps 98:1, 2b, 3-4; Mt 5:38-42 Tuesday: 2 Cor 8:1-9; Ps 146:2, 5-9a; Mt 5:43-48 Wednesday: 2 Cor 9:6-11; Ps 112:1bc-4, 9; Mt 6:1-6, 16-18 Thursday: 2 Cor 11:1-11; Ps 111:1b-4, 7-8; Mt 6:7-15 Friday: 2 Cor 11:18, 21-30; Ps 34:2-7; Mt 6:19-23 Saturday: 2 Cor 12:1-10; Ps 34:8-13; Mt 6:24-34 Sunday: Zec 12:10-11; 13:1; Ps 63:2-6, 8-9; Gal 3:26-29; Lk 9:18-24

Father’s Day Blessing (This blessing will be given to all fathers at our Masses this weekend)

Heavenly Father, As a father gives life and nourishment to his children, So you watch over your Church. Bless + these men, That they may be strengthened as Christian fathers. Let the example of their faith and love shine forth. Grant that we, their sons and daughters, May honor them always, living and deceased, With a spirit of profound respect. We ask this through Our Lord Jesus Christ, Your Son, who lives and reigns with You, in the unity of the Holy Spirit, one God forever and ever. AMEN

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SUNDAY - JUNE 16 - ELEVENTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME 7:30 A.M. 9:00 A.M. 10:30 A.M. SPIRITUAL BOUQUETS FOR FATHER’S DAY 12:00 P.M. PEOPLE OF INCARNATION 1:30 P.M. 4:30 P.M. MONDAY - JUNE 17 7:00 A.M. +Thaddeus Suszynski by Martinez Family 8:30 A.M. +Annamma John by Annette Manipadam TUESDAY - JUNE 18 7:00 A.M. +Dana N. DiSalvo by Salvatore Family 8:30 A.M. (SI) In Thanksgiving by Mercy Gocon WEDNESDAY - JUNE 19 - ST. ROMUALD, ABBOTT 7:00 A.M. 8:30 A.M. +Dick Whitty by Family THURSDAY - JUNE 20 7:00 A.M. 8:30 A.M. +Joyce Marie Hiller by Wes Hiller and Family FRIDAY - JUNE 21 - ST. ALOYSIUS GONZAGA, RELIGIOUS 7:00 A.M. +Frank Fernandez by Celia 8:30 A.M. +Aida M. Rivera by Daughter in Law 6:30 P.M. +Froilan Taveras by Socorro Taveras SATURDAY - JUNE 22 - ST. PAULINUS OF NOLA, BISHOP 8:30 A.M. +Alonso Sosa by Olga Sosa 4:30 P.M. +Evelyn Roberts by Mercy Stitt SUNDAY - JUNE 23 - TWELFTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME 7:30 A.M. (SI) Prayer Box Intentions by Our Lady of Mercy Prayer Group 9:00 A.M. +Billy J. Ellis by Friends of Adele Ferrence 10:30 A.M. +Michael and +Leo Paccione by Family 12:00 P.M. (SI) Rafferty Family by Rafferty Family 1:30 P.M. PEOPLE OF INCARNATION 4:30 P.M. (SI) In Thanksgiving by Karen Artino

Sergio Pages, Jr. PV2 Chad Michael Burgess PV2 Angelique Burgess Ryan Wegman, Afghanistan SPC Janet E. Pagan, Afghanistan SPC Janice E. Pagan, Afghanistan

David Valencia, Japan Franciana Tertulien, Afghanistan MAJ Anthony Bianchi, Afghanistan Lt. Col Irvin Martinez, Afghanistan Lt. Col Gregory Palmer, Afghanistan Esteban Gonzalez, Afghanistan

Jeannette Abrenica Gerda Anderson Benedetto Artino, Jr. Maria Barrios Michelle Boylan Marty Butler Mike Childers Bobby Callazo Yolanda Colon Bernice Cox Louis Crapsi Veronica Cuva Leslie D’elia Antero De La Rosa Jack and Lucy Dietz Manuel Duran Manuel Escamilla Aurora Esparza Deborah Fisher Agustina Galan William Gareau Joe Giangiacomo Sal Giordano Mercy Gocon Robert Hasty Tyler Head Isabel Hernandez Fr. Eric Hunter

June Jebson Peter Jebson Joyce Kielpinksi James Kuhla Mimi Kuhla Adelina Largacha Natalie Lasko Tom Lom Mary Loper Fr. Demetrio Lorden Sandy Loy Jamie Lyons Ligia Martinez Charlotte McArthur Matthew McClane, Sr. Gabriel McPfimel Cam Metcalf Gilda Miles Beba Montero Fr. Tom Morgan John Morrisroe Noah Nero Marcelino Ortiz, Jr. Veronica Pacitti Harris Padin Bob Patterson JR Pearce Gloria Perez

Kim Perez Mary Perkinson Tom Phillips Anthony Prieto Jose Luis Quezada Herman Quijano Teodoro Quinones Rosemin Ramos Ernie Rodriguez Roland Rodriguez Lee Roginski Kiki Santiago Kaylana Silva Bill Skiffington Bill and Angie Spink Ann D. Sullivan Chris Talamantes Jaime Torres Alice B. Twible Harlan M. Twible Ines Velazquez Millie Velazquez Alejandro Vicens Rose Vrabel Jerry Wegman Ann Williams Pamela

SGT Michael Haley is back home! Thank you for your prayers.

† Mass Intentions † 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 at 813-885-7861.

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

SACRIFICIAL GIFTS OF TREASURE

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

Weekly Target .................................................. $23,000.00 06/09/2013 Offertory Donations .................... $17,883.00 Shortfall ............................................................ $ 5,117.00 Tuition Assistance ............................................ $ 654.32 Helping Hand ................................................... $ 25.00

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.

06/09/2013 Renovation Donations .................... $ 2,190.00

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.

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FAITH FORMATION NEWS Director of Faith Formation & R.C.I.A. Carmen Cayon ccayon@icctampa.org Grades Pk-12 Sacrament Preparation & Youth Ministry Philomena Johnson pjohnson@icctampa.org Faith Formation Apprentice Meg Kanatzar mkanatzar@icctampa.org Young Adult Ministry Fr. Philip Clement fclement@icctampa.org

"Proeliatores Dei" is our parish's young adult group. Young adult parishioners ages 18-28 are

welcome to join us every Thursday night from 7:30 - 9:00 in the Lion's Lair for faith, fun, and

fraternity. For more information, please go to our website: www.thewarriorsofgod.org or call

Fr. Philip at the church office (813-885-7861). We hope to see you there!

HIGHLIGHTS...Dublin, Brazen Head Pub Dinner, St. Patrick’s Cathedral, Cashel, Kinsale, Cobh Heritage Centre, Old Middleton Distillery, Bunratty Folk Park, Farm Visit, Galway, Knock Shrine, Clonmacnoise, Athlone

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Founders Day Picnic - Mark your calendars,

Saturday, September 14th is the Founders Day Pic-nic. Join us for lots of food and fun! Don’t forget to wear you anniversary T-shirts!

Have you purchased yours yet???? T-Shirt Sale –Still time to order yours and plenty of opportunities to wear them like the upcoming Founders Day Picnic! Contact Lois Reynolds @ 813-326-8607 or Connie Hennessey @ 884-8326 to order yours today!

If you haven’t signed up yet to take your picture for our 50th Anniversary Memory Album, please do so today! Remaining time slots are limited. Reserve your time slot today. Stop by the table located outside in front of the church or call Connie Hennessey at 813-884-8326.

Guess Who Picture Contest! Do you have baby pictures you would like to enter? Pictures will be on display at events through-out the anniversary celebration! Pictures will be returned as long as you include name and phone number. Submit pictures to Rae Stabile (813-243-0354) or Xenia Maye (813-731-7682) at the Par-ish Office during the week or the Religious Articles store after weekend masses. Call Alma or Xenia with any questions. C'mon..... Let us all see how cute you were when you were a baby.

Special Celebration Mass and Dinner Join us in celebrating the 50 years with a Mass and Catered dinner at St Michael's Hall on Saturday October 19th. Spe-cial Guests and Memories will be shared throughout an evening of giving thanks and sharing. Seating is limited; please contact Connie Hennessey @ 813-884-8326 to pur-chase tickets as early as possible.

Honoring our Military Family Members We have the opportunity to honor our mili-tary family members in the Incarnation Church 50th Anniversary Memory Book. Please submit a picture of your loved one and your words of encouragement, gratitude, or

wishes for publication right away to Connie Hennessey 813-884-8326 or Xenia Maye at 813-731-7682.

Who is the baby in this picture?  

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Carnival 2013 Final Results Event Income Expenses Donations Profit

Food Booths 37,646.39 12,529.14 872.91 25,990.16

Game Booths 5,050.17 405.30 100.00 4,744.87

Basket Raffle 2,087.00 2,087.00

Raffle 10,014.01 6,581.50 800.00 4,232.51

Rides - Pre Event 31,875.00 20,625.00 11,250.00 Rides - On Ground 20,048.00 14,782.00 5,266.00

Concessions 1,716.00 500.00 2,216.00

Thrift Store 6,525.03 6,525.03

Advertising 68.30 -68.30

Construction 1,029.23 -1,029.23

Electricity 400.00 -400.00

Pods/Rental 300.57 -300.57

Tent/Chair Rental 2,960.00 -2,960.00

Waste Disposal 950.00 -950.00

Total 114,961.60 60,631.04 2,272.91 56,603.47

Food Booths

American 4,310.49 1,394.55 2,915.94

Beer 8,051.27 3,213.64 4,837.63

Cake 854.89 268.61 586.28 International (Greek) 2,287.26 924.19 1,363.07

Italian 2,725.90 1,253.33 1,472.57

Oriental 3,078.71 1,287.77 1,790.94

Pepsi-Cola 5,384.51 1,233.40 4,151.11

Funnel Cakes 2,079.36 548.62 1,530.74

Philllipine 1,904.25 239.68 1,664.57

Spanish 6,969.75 2,165.35 872.91 5,677.31

Total Food 37,646.39 12,529.14 872.91 25,990.16

Games Booths

Balloons (Darts) 734.25 57.90 676.35 Football (Baseball) 324.00 57.90 266.10

Basketball 577.10 57.90 519.20

Face painting 472.50 472.50

Break a Plate 912.52 57.90 854.62

Hurl a Hoop 475.10 57.90 417.20

Candy Wheel 596.20 57.90 538.30

Kiddy Corner 958.50 57.90 900.60

Common 100.00 100.00

Total Games 5,050.17 405.30 100.00 4,744.87

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Monday thru Thursday: 9am to 4pm

Friday: 9am to Noon

Summer Office Hours

Update on Fr. Tom Morgan A week ago Fr. Tom Morgan, pastor of St. Lawrence Parish and loved by many at Incarna-tion, underwent emergency sur-gery to repair a perforation in his colon caused by diverticulitis.

In a message to his community at St. Lawrence, Fr. Tom states “ Recovery after colon surgery is certainly not easy, but I am doing well and improv-ing each day. I will have a colostomy for about three months while my colon heals. ...After I am released from the hospital, I will likely go to my mother’s home to recover for a short time. I am hopeful that I will be back in the parish for a short while at the end of June prior to my annual vaca-tion in July.” Please keep Fr. Morgan in your prayers. Get Well Cards can be sent to: Fr. Tom Morgan St. Lawrence Catholic Church 5225 North Himes Avenue Tampa, FL 33614

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Anointing of the Sick gives spiritual strength in the face of suffering. A Parish priest is on call 24 hrs. in cases of emergency and is availa-ble for appointments. 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 mini-mum 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 MINISTRY - Eucharistic Ministers are available to bring Holy Communion to the sick at home. Please call the Parish Office at 885-7861 to make arrangements.

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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.

MINISTERIOS HISPANOS Monaguillos: Doris Quirindongo - 843-6654 Coro Hispano: David Funes - 952-0359 Ministros de Eucaristia: Tito Bello - 516-2619 Lectores: Alan Aguilar- 315-0928 Ujieres: Jose Guaba - 504-5538 Emmaus / mujeres - Karla Navas - 408-2741 Emmaus/ hombres - Steven Quirindongo - 817-9321 Escuela de Evangelizacion Juan Pablo II: Ma. Teresa Aguilar - 315-0925 Grupo de Jovenes: Johnatan Fernandez - 484-1173 Grupo de Jovenes Adultos: Ana Acevedo - 359-7722 Grupo de Matrimonios: Lecy & Dante Sanchez - 850-4526 Grupo de Oracion: Maria Rodriguez - 926-6436 Legion de Maria: Azucena Zavala - 813-410-5737 y Brunilda Reyes - 961-8505

LITURGY GROUPS ALTAR SERVERS DAVID SMITH……………………….885-7861 Or via e-mail iccaltarservers@gmail.com EUCHARISTIC MINISTERS FRANK SALAMONE ……….…….. 885-7861 READERS WILL BERAN ………………………. 882-0178 MUSIC DIRECTOR CAL LEFERINK ………….…..……885-7861 ENVIRONMENT/ART CONNIE HENNESSEY ………………...884-8326 USHERS TOM OSBORN..……………….…...885-3829 VISITORS OF THE SICK FR. JAIRO ATEHORTUA .………. 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. 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 LIFE MINISTRY TERESA TRUBILLA……….….……..841-6563 Or via e-mail Trubilla@mac.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 THAT MAN IS YOU MICHAEL RIVERA……….……………...598-0972

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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

PARISH ACTIVITIES TUESDAY - JUNE 18 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 Church WEDNESDAY - JUNE 19 7:00 P.M. AA Closed Meeting in St. Patrick’s Room 7:00 P.M. Al-Anon Closed Meeting in St. Francis Room 2 7:30 P.M. Spanish Choir in Music Room THURSDAY - JUNE 20 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 Church 7:30 P.M. Young Adults in St. John’s Room FRIDAY - JUNE 21 7:30 P.M. Youth Group in St. John’s Room

TAMPA CATHOLIC VOLLEYBALL CAMPS 2013 June 17th- 21st: VolleyBasics Camp and Game Speed Camp @ BBFC July 15th- 19th: Attack the Pass/ Power the Attack Camp & Summer Games July 29th- Aug 2nd: Top Performance Camps (Middle & High School) @ TC

We have camps available for all skill levels! GIRLS Ages 11-18 and BOYS 10 - 14 For further info and camp details check out www.PowerPlayVolleyball.com Registration form available @ www.PowerPlayVolleyball.com

Questions? Contact TC Coach John Babbitt @ 813-205-1250

SUMMER VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES

Calling all adult men and women! We need volunteers this Summer for clean up and maintenance of our facilities. This is a great opportunity to earn service hours. Contact Dave Arnold at 813.919.4284 or email Dave at darnold@icctampa.org

INCARNATION COUNCIL OF CATHOLIC WOMEN

2013 - 2014 Officers

(From left to right) Top: President, Diane Fitzpatrick, Vice Pres., Carolyn Lash, 2nd Vice Pres., Yeney Crespo Bottom: Secretary, Ginny Mil-ler & Treasurer, Mercy Gocon

Women Mentoring Women – your time and talent is needed now more than ever – Do you believe you can make a difference in the lives of women facing unplanned pregnancies? Are you willing to lis-ten, help them set and achieve goals, and make positive life choices? Your skills are valuable in supporting the choice for life and responsi-ble parenting or adoption. Please consider serving God by serving women in need. Volunteer opportunities at Foundations of Life Preg-nancy Center, a Ministry of Catholic Charities, include Mentors, Baby Boutique Assistants, Office Assistants, Ultrasound Technicians (limited ultrasound), Fundraising and Event Planning, and Parish Ambassa-dors. Volunteer Orientation is scheduled for Wednesday, June 19, 9-a.m. – 1 p.m. 2021 E. Busch Blvd, Tampa 33612. Please plan to attend to learn about our mission and how you too can help. The more you know about Foundations of Life and the value we bring to the commu-nity, the better you are prepared to help those in need. For more in-formation or to register call Liliana Gimenez: 813-631-4398 or email: bgimenez@ccdosp.org

Notice! The parish office would like to speak with the daughter of Catherine Alapatt regarding the mass intention for †Catherine on October 19th at 4:30pm.

Please call 813-885-7861 as soon as possible and ask for Irene or Silvia.

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Undécimo Domingo del Tiempo Ordinario 16 de junio de 2013

Vivo, pero ya no soy yo el que vive, es Cristo quien vive en mí.

— Gálatas 2:20

Domingo 16 de Junio. Domingo 11 Tiempo Ordinario Reflexionando la palabra de Dios La palabra de Dios nos habla repetidamente del perdón de Dios que sale al encuentro de los hombres. Un perdón tan generoso que no puede menos que conmover nuestro corazón y despertar en nosotros una admiración agradecida. La verdadera grandeza de nuestro Dios está en su misericordia para con el hombre pecador. La misericordia de nuestro Señor es más grande que nuestro pecado, porque es el Señor de la vida y del amor. Si el pecado es soledad y rechazo de la vida, sólo Dios, que está muy por encima del pecado, puede volver a la alegría y a la plenitud de la vida. Hemos de entender, que el pecado es rechazo a la amistad con el Dios de la vida en el amor. Por eso el pecado es la muerte del hombre, es aislamiento y soledad que frustra la vocación y el destino que Dios ha señalado a cada uno desde la creación. Esta vocación y este destino están precisamente en Dios, pues por eso nos hizo a imagen y semejanza suya. De esta manera, podemos entender el pecado como el rechazo a la vida plena, que es Dios. Nuestra vida en Dios es apertura a su llamado, es comunión permanente con el Dios del amor y fuente de la vida, porque antes que otra cosa, el hombre es apertura al otro, especialmente al totalmente Otro que es Dios. De manera que cuando el hombre se cierra a Dios no queda todo allí, sino que siendo primordialmente “un ser para el otro”, otro cualquiera podrá ocupar el lugar de Dios. Y ese otro cualquiera puede ser el mismo hombre encerrado en sí mismo, es decir, en su egoísmo, en sus ambiciones o bien en el dinero que corrompe todo, en el poder entendido no como servicio sino como autoritarismo o prepotencia, o, en fin, en el placer como un bien en sí mismo que exige todo y hace esclavos. Todo esto, no es vida sino muerte. Cuando Dios nos perdona nos vuelve a la vida, ya que por el pecado habíamos muerto. Y sólo Dios puede perdonar porque sólo Él puede devolver la vida. Tenían razón los comensales en el evangelio, cuando escandalizados decían ¡sólo Dios puede perdonar los pecados! Lástima que no fueron más allá y no reconocieron en Jesús el rostro misericordioso del Padre. P. Jairo Para pensarlo

PEQUEÑECES PASAJERAS Olvida las contrariedades recientes para no seguir fastidiándote con ellas. Si archivas en tu memoria las molestias pasadas, te atormentaras al recordarlas. La mejor manera de olvidar las incomodidades que te causan los otros es perdonándolos de corazón. Quien ama perdona. Quien perdona de verdad olvida. Quien olvida la ofensa, alivia su corazón. El perdón es fuente de salud física, de armonía mental y de profundo bienestar espiritual. “Aprende a vivir bien y sabrás morir bien” —(Confucio)

DECALOGO DEL PADRE 1. Amarás a tu hijo con todo tu corazón, alma y fuerzas, pero

sabiamente con tu cerebro. 2. Verás en tu hijo una persona, y no un objeto de tu

pertenencia. 3. No le exigirás amor y respeto, sino que tratarás de

ganártelos. 4. Cada vez que sus actos te hagan perder la paciencia,

traerás a la memoria los tuyos, cuando tenías su edad. 5. Recuerda que tu ejemplo será más elocuente que el mejor

de tus sermones. 6. Piensa que tu hijo ve en ti un ser superior; no lo

desilusiones. 7. Serás en el camino de su vida una señal que le impedirá

tomar rumbos equivocados. 8. Le enseñarás a admirar la belleza, a practicar el bien y a

amar la verdad. 9. Brindarás atención a sus problemas cuando consideres que

puedes ayudar solucionarlo. 10. Le enseñarás con tu palabra y con tu ejemplo a amar a

Dios sobre todas las cosas.

ORACIÓN ORACION DE UN HIJO POR SU PADRE Señor, te agradezco por el padre que me diste y que tanto admiro. Haz que siempre lo ame más y que él se sienta amado. Auméntale las alegrías y no permitas que yo, para él, me convierta en un peso. Ayúdame a aliviar sus horas de cansancio y preocupaciones, para que pueda servirle de "Cirineo". No dejes, Señor, que los desengaños le hagan decaer o que el desánimo le domine. Ayúdale a enfrentar, con renovado coraje, sus responsabilidades y a actuar frente a ellas de la mejor manera posible. Que él sea firme y severo cuando sea necesario, sin dejar de ser bueno. Que no se pierda en la impaciencia, sino que sepa perdonar mis flaquezas. Que yo no repare en sus defectos, Señor, sino en sus cualidades y que sepa no sólo admirar sus buenos ejemplos, sino también imitarlo, especialmente cuando a mi vez tenga mis propios hijos. Consérvalo, Señor, en tu amor y que nuestra familia, viviendo ahora unida bajo tus cuidados y bendiciones, pueda también vivir unida en el cielo, para cantar tu nombre. Amen.

¡FELICIDADES PADRES EN SU DIA!

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El 26 de junio, 2013 el grupo Feeding America estará con su dispensa móvil en los terrenos de la Iglesia Encarnación cargado de bolsas pre-empaquetadas de

artículos no perecederos junto con galones de leche, jugo de frutas, carnes, verduras frescas y mesas llenas de artículos de panadería. Aproximadamente de 250 a 300 familias se beneficiaran de este evento con una variedad de comestibles—suficiente para proporcionar una comida por día para una familia de cuatro por una semana. La despensa móvil estará disponible de 9am - 11am. La distribución será sobre una base de orden de llegada. Se necesitan voluntarios para ayudar con la distribución. Si usted conoce a alguien que pueda ayudar por favor comuníquese con Marilyn Ruggiero al 813-545-7265 o mkrol@aol.com.

Programa de Cuidado Familiar (Kinship Care)

Kinship Care es un programa patrocinado por la YMCA y está disponible para ayudar a

personas que cuidan de familiares. ¿Quién puede participar en cuidado familiar? Cualquier pariente que provea cuidado a niños o adolescentes y que resida en el Condado de Hillsborough puede participar. ¿Cómo pueden las familias comenzar? ¡El proceso de referencia es muy fácil! Sólo tiene que llamar a la línea de Kinship Care al 1-888-920-8761.

Retiros “La Viña de Raquel”

La Viña de Raquel nos ofrece un lugar seguro donde se logra reconstruir y redimir los corazones rotos por motivo de un aborto. Allí se ofrece un ambiente confidencial donde no se le juzga, y donde hombres y mujeres pueden expresarse y reconciliar aquellas emociones que han suscitado después de un aborto, y así comenzar el proceso de

renovación y sanación. Estos retiros se llevan a cabo en el Bethany Center y está abierto a la participación de todos aquellos que han sufrido el impacto de la decisión de un aborto—sea hombre, mujer, abuelos, amistades, o hijos (as). El próximo retiro en ingles será el 2 - 4 de agosto, 2013. Para más información comuníquese con Emma Boe al 813-924-4173 o para ayuda en español llame al 813-500-9875 y pregunte por Rosa.

LECTURAS DE LA SEMANA

Lunes: 2 Cor 6:1-10; Sal 98 (97):1, 2b, 3-4; Mt 5:38-42 Martes: 2 Cor 8:1-9; Sal 146 (145):2, 5-9a; Mt 5:43-48 Miércoles: 2 Cor 9:6-11; Sal 112 (111):1bc-4, 9; Mt 6:1-6, 16 -18 Jueves: 2 Cor 11:1-11; Sal 111 (110):1b-4, 7-8; Mt 6:7-15 Viernes: 2 Cor 11:18, 21-30; Sal 34 (33):2-7; Mt 6:19-23 Sábado: 2 Cor 12:1-10; Sal 34 (33):8-13; Mt 6:24-34 Domingo: Zac 12:10 -11; 13:1; Sal 63:2-6, 8-9; Gal 3:26-29; Lc 9:18-24