SCHOOL OFFICE
5111 Webb Rd. Tampa, FL 33615
Ph. 813.884.4502
Fax: 813.885.3734 | www.icstampa.org
PARISH OFFICE
Hours: 9am - 4pm
5124 Gateway Dr. Tampa, FL 33615
Ph. 813.885.7861 | www.icctampa.org
CLERGY
Rev. Michael Cormier, Pastor
Rev. Michael Owen, Parochial Vicar Deacon Ramon Rodriguez
Deacon Matt Shirina
Deacon Jim Minary
STAFF
Facility Manager - Arnie Fernandez facilitymanager@icctampa.org 813-486-1612
I pray all are doing well and getting ready for Lent, it’ll be here before you know it. Just to put you all up to speed I have given up chocolate for the New Year – since January one until next January 2024. I figure if I can give up chocolate – which I love for Lent for the Lord than I can do it for the whole year – so far, so good. That being the case there are other observances I will be involved in for this Lent.
Today’s Gospel is one that hits us right between the eyes. “Love your enemies, pray for those who persecute you. If you only love those who love you, what good is that? – do not tax collectors and sinners do the same.”
So many people I speak with and counsel come to me feeling that their particular situation gives them license to be exempt from these instructions on loving those who hurt us. There are no excuses and no reprieves given in God’s word, we heard this just last week in our first reading from Sirach; “No one does he command to act unjustly, to none does he give license to sin.”
God forgives us and so we are called to forgive one another. Remember, forgiving someone does not mean that we are saying it is OK that we were mistreated or treated badly. Forgiveness simply means you chose to let it go and it no longer affects every aspect of your life and love for others. I promise you it DOES affect all your relationships if you harbor hatred in your heart. God’s love and hatred cannot exist in one human heart. I pray that – if need be, these words lead you on a road to forgiveness.
God Bless You, Love, Fr. Mike
To Request Your 2022 Contributions Statement please Email: office@icctampa.org and include your name, telephone number and envelope number in the email. or Call the Parish Office at 813-885-7861.
Bookkeeper - Angela Cabrera stewardship@icctampa.org
813-885-7861
Parish Secretary - Hilda Lyons office@icctampa.org
813-885-7861
Parish Secretary - Laverne Lawrence office@icctampa.org 813-885-7861
Bulletin Coordinator - Monica Windmiller bulletin@icctampa.org 813-885-7861
Director of Music - David Funes musicdirector@icctampa.org 813-885-7861
Director of Faith Formation - Deacon Matt Shirina dff@icctampa.org 813-884-3624
Religious Education Ministry - Judy Licari reled@icctampa.org 813-884-3624
SCHOOL OFFICE
www.icstampa.org
Ph. 813.884.4502
Principal - Ms. Alina Lopez
MASS SCHEDULE
Monday through Friday: 7am Saturday: 9am & 4pm (Vigil)
Sunday: 7am, 9am & 11am, 1pm (Spanish)
MISAS EN ESPAÑOL: Domingos a la 1pm
CONFESSIONS/ CONFESIONES:
Saturdays - 2:30pm to 3:30pm in Church or by appointment
EXPOSITION OF THE BLESSED SACRAMENT
Envelopes may be picked up in the parish office MondayThursday. Please call the parish office at 813-885-7861 or email offfice@icctampa.org stating your name, phone number and the date you will pick up your envelopes.
Every 1st Friday following the 7am Mass until 10am. Also every Monday evening between 7pm & 8 pm conducted by the Deacons of Incarnation Parish.
SUNDAY - FEBRUARY 19 – SEVENTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME
7:00 A.M. + Giovonni Cuervas
9:00 A.M. People of Incarnation
11:00 A.M. + Maria Socorro A. Blanco
1:00 P.M. + Daysi Pire
MONDAY - FEBRUARY 20
7:00 A.M. + Heidy Monterroso
TUESDAY - FEBRUARY 21
7:00 A.M. + Robert Ondrovic
WEDNESDAY - FEBRUARY 22 - ASH WEDNESDAY
7:00 A.M. (SI) Emmanuel & Natalie Ghigliotty
8:30 A.M. + Felicia Taveras & + Celesta Taveras
12:15 P.M. (SI) Intentions of ICC Parishioners
6:00 P.M. + Valeriana Alvarez
7:30 P.M. (SI) Intentions of ICC Parishioners
THURSDAY - FEBRUARY 23
7:00 A.M. + Rosalina Bonilla
FRIDAY - FEBRUARY 24
7:00 A.M. + Hafiz Rahman MD
SATURDAY - FEBRUARY 25
9:00 A.M. + Miguel Soto
4:00 P.M. + Irene Alessandri
SUNDAY - FEBRUARY 26 – FIRST SUNDAY OF LENT
7:00 A.M. (SI) Gladys Meza
9:00 A.M. People of Incarnation
11:00 A.M. + Elizabeth “Betty” Manheim
1:00 P.M. + Blanca Rosaura Sanchez
SACRIFICIAL GIFTS OF TREASURE
OFFERTORY is used solely for the operation and maintenance of the parish.
Offertory Donations………..…......$16,440.40
Online Giving……………………...$ 5,165.00
Offertory Total………………......$21,605.40
THANK YOU FOR YOUR GENEROSITY!
TODAY’S READINGS
First Reading: “Take no revenge and cherish no grudge against any of your people. You shall love your neighbor as yourself.
I am the LORD.” (Lv 19:18)
Psalm: The Lord is kind and merciful. (Ps 103)
Second Reading: All belong to you, and you to Christ, and Christ to God. (1 Cor 3:22-23)
Gospel: “You have heard that it was said, You shall love your neighbor and hate your enemy. But I say to you, love your enemies and pray for those who persecute you.” (Mt 5:43-44)
PRAYER LIST
Please pray for those who are suffering from illness in our parish. Prayer list names remain on the prayer list for 3 months. If you would like to add, remove or update a name call the parish office at 813-885-7861or send an e-mail to bulletin@icctampa.org.
Donna Dwinell
Dolores Hartman
Roland Hiltz
Christine Hyde
Leslie Kennedy
Erin King
Thelma Lois Lau
Marcella Larez
Oliverio Munoz
Carmen Pierce
Janet Potter
Gabriel Rivera
Nancy Shirina
Dolores Skanks
Michael Skourellos
Kathleen Stachowiak
Christian Alexander
Nora Alonso
Celia Arrazola
Sember Baez
Robert Carney
Luke Curtis
Ana Marcicano
Teresa Martinez
Sylvia McCleave
Jhoan Michael Meja
Conner Mills
Alicia Munoz
Erick Steinmetz
Ivy Valdes
Ramon Valdes
Catalina Viera
Naomi Ward
PLEASE PRAY FOR OUR MILITARY
1LT Dillon C. Browne
PV2 Chad Michael Burgess
PV2 Angelique Burgess
SGT Damian Patrick Bumm
SSGT Jasmin S. Chan
SSGT Christina Costa
Marine Amir Cris
USCG LT. Andrew Ellis
USCG LTJG Patrick Ellis
SFC Michael Haley
SGT Timothy Haley
CPL Michael K. Lam
SSGT Noel C. Marcano
SRA Brett Masser
LC George Mike
CG Tyler Reyes
C Louis Ruscetta
SN Ryan Schultz
2LT Brandon Shively
SPC Jason Seal
Daniella Alexandra Serrano
SRA Aaron Wilson
For your donation of flower arrangements for our church. 11234 W. Hillsborough Ave. Tampa, FL 33635 | (813) 818 - 9600
READINGS FOR THE WEEK
Sunday: Lv 19:1-2, 17-18/Ps 103:1-2, 3-4, 8, 10, 12-13 (8a)/1 Cor3:16-23/Mt 5:38-48
Monday: Sir 1:1-10/Ps 93:1ab, 1cd-2, 5/Mk 9:14-29
Tuesday: Sir 2:1-11/Ps 37:3-4, 18-19, 27-28, 39-40/Mk 9:30-37
Wednesday: Jl 2:12-18/Ps 51:3-4, 5-6ab, 12-13, 14 and 17/2 Cor 5:20—6:2/Mt 6:1-6, 16-18
Thursday: Dt 30:15-20/Ps 1:1-2, 3, 4 and 6/Lk 9:22-25
Friday: Is 58:1-9a/Ps 51:3-4, 5-6ab, 18-19/Mt 9:14-15
Saturday: Is 58:9b-14/Ps 86:1-2, 3-4, 5-6/Lk 5:27-32
In today’s Gospel, Jesus gave a radical commandment
“When someone strikes you on your right cheek, turn the other one to him as well” (Matthew 5:39). Today, it is cliché and remains radical, because it has the power to change hearts and nations.
Ask Gandhi. Even though he wasn’t Catholic, Gandhi leveraged the power of nonviolence to bring about a new kind of revolution. His peaceful tactics inaugurated a massive movement which eventually resulted in economic independence for India. With that we might also reveal the power of such a disposition in our lives! Christ himself did not hide his face “from insults and spitting” (Isaiah 50:6). We all experience being “struck on the cheek” in various ways. We want our parish and diocese to be a haven where people can find the strength to face the evils in their lives. When you support our Catholic Ministry Appeal, you help increase our ability to heal and sustain the bruised and weary. Through your generosity of prayer, gifts, and good words, we can continue to offer the bread of angels to the hungry and make the Catholic Ministry Appeal shine brightly! God bless you.
En el Evangelio de hoy, Jesús dio un mandamiento radical: "Cuando alguien te golpee en tu mejilla derecha, vuélvele también a la otra" (Mateo 5,39). Hoy en día, es un cliché y sigue siendo radical, porque tiene el poder de cambiar corazones y naciones.
¿Recuerdas a Gandhi? A pesar de que no era católico, Gandhi aprovechó el poder de la “no violencia” para lograr un nuevo tipo de revolución. Sus tácticas pacíficas inauguraron un movimiento masivo que finalmente resultó en la independencia económica de la India.
¡De tal forma también podríamos revelar el poder de tal carácter en nuestras vidas! Cristo mismo no ocultó su rostro "de insultos y salivazos" (Isaías 50,6). Todos experimentamos ser "golpeados en la mejilla" de varias maneras. Queremos que nuestra parroquia y diócesis sean un refugio donde las personas puedan encontrar la fuerza para enfrentar los males en sus vidas. Cuando apoyas nuestra Campaña para los Ministerios Católicos, ayudas a aumentar nuestra capacidad de sanar y sostener a los maltratados y cansados. ¡A través de tu generosidad de oración, donaciones y buenas palabras, podemos continuar ofreciendo el pan de los ángeles a los hambrientos y hacer que la Campaña para los Ministerios Católicos brille intensamente! Que Dios te bendiga.
Please welcome the following children who were baptized here at Incarnation this month:
Victoria Maria Barrios
Francesca Paola Menzerotolo Centeno
Ellis Henry McKoon
Penelope Villegas Ramirez
Briella Lina Rivera
Amelia Rodriguez
With the prayers and help of their parents, godparents, and this community, may the Holy Spirit fill them abundantly with His Grace at every moment of their lives.
If you would like to have your child baptized, please call Deacon Matt @813-884-3624.
SAVE THESE DATES!
STATIONS OF THE CROSS
Fridays of Lent after 7am Mass
6:00 pm - Spanish
7:00pm- English
CONFESSIONS
Saturdays - 2:30pm - 3:30pm
Mondays - 7pm - 8pm Wednesdays - 7pm - 8pm
Dear Parishioners,
LENTEN PENANCE
Wednesday, March 29 at 7:00pm
HOLY WEEK
April 2nd through April 8th
PALM SUNDAY
April 2th
EASTER SUNDAY
April 9th
Once again, our community will participate in CRS Rice Bowl, a faith-in-action program that invites us to reflect on the challenges of global hunger—and our responsibility to respond to the needs of our global human family.
The Gospel of Matthew (25:31-46) will be our constant reminder that we ought to commit to sharing what we have with those in need, trusting in God's abundance, and doing all we can to help feed the hungry. Through our Lenten prayers, fasting and almsgiving, we will be encouraged to respond to the call to make sure that all our brothers and sisters - and especially all children around the world - are fed good, nutritious food that gives them what they need to fulfill their God-given potential. During this holy season of Lent, CRS Rice Bowl invites us to focus our attention on three countries, namely, Rwanda, Guatemala, and Bangladesh. It is important that you come together as a family and reflect on the cross of hunger and lack of proper nutrition that so many of our brothers and sisters in those countries and all around the world are forced to endure. In so doing, all of us can pledge to stand alongside these members of our human family, supporting them as the Gospel calls us to do. Please consider the following suggestions to fully engage in this year’s Lenten journey:
• Use your 2023 Rice Bowl Calendar daily to guide your prayer, fasting, and almsgiving.
• Read the Stories of Hope and daily reflections to inspire your Lenten journey. Visit Lenten Stories | CRS Rice Bowl or CRS’ You Tube channel to watch videos of the people and communities we will support through our Lenten gifts to CRS Rice Bowl.
• Prepare simple, Meatless meals on all Fridays of Lent to eat in solidarity with our brothers and sisters around the world - you could even attempt to cook some food from the countries mentioned above! We will collect your CRS Rice Bowls at the end of Lent. There will be baskets in the back of the church. Thank you for participating in CRS Rice Bowl with your family.
Sincerely,
Deacon Jim MinaryFebruary 24,2023
March 3, 10, & 17, 2023
4:30pm - 7:30pm
St. Michael’s Hall
24 de Febrero de 2023
3, 10, & 17de Marzo de , 2023
4:30pm - 7:30pm
Salon San Miguel
$13.00 Adults
$6.00 Children (7 and under)
Selection of Menu:
FRIED FISH, FRIED SHRIMP, OR COMBINATION OF FRIED FISH AND FRIED SHRIMP. INCLUDES, COLE SLAW, FRENCH FRIES AND ROLL
Sponsored by Incarnation Council of Catholic Women
$13.00 Adultos
$6.00 ninos (7 y menores)
Selección de Menu:
PESCADO FRITO, CAMARON FRITO, O COMBINACIÓN DE PESCADO FRITO, Y
CAMARONES FRITOS INCLUYE, ENSALADA DE REPOLLO, PAPAS FRITAS
PATROCINADO POR EL CONSEJO DE LAS MUJERES CATÓLICAS DE LA ENCARNACIÓN
Director of Faith Formation
Deacon Matt Shirina dff@icctampa.org813-884-3624
Our Confirmandi had their final workshop on Wednesday. They began with Confessions and concluded with dinner and a night with our Youth Minister. Their next time together will be their retreat. Please keep them in your prayers.
There was Faith Formation classes today. We pray for our families to attend Ash Wednesday services together. Check the bulletin for times. We resume classes next week. February 26th
7th and 8th Graders: The youth Group has taken off and we please ask you and your friends to join us. Permission slips are required. We have them in the Faith Formation Office, or they can be filled out when you are dropped off so bring a parent in with you. You can see the dates (next being March 1st) and sign up at: https:// www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0F45A8A729A7FEC70-youth or call the Faith Formation Office to let us know you will be there 813-8843624.
One last mention, February starts Incarnation’s Lenten dinners. It is Friday, February 24, 2023, from 4:30 – 7:30p, in St. Michael’s Hall. Please check the bulletin for more details and a complete list of dates. It is a great family event!
Nuestros Confirmandi tuvieron su taller final el miércoles. Comenzaron con confesiones y concluyeron con una cena y una velada con nuestro Ministro de la Juventud. Su próxima vez juntos será su jubilación. Por favor, manténgalos en sus oraciones.
Hoy hubo clases de Formación en la Fe. Oramos para que nuestras familias asistan juntas a los servicios del Miércoles de Ceniza. Consulte el boletín para conocer los horarios. Reanudamos las clases la próxima semana. 26 de febrero.
Estudiantes de 7º y 8º grado: El grupo de jóvenes ha despegado y les pedimos a ustedes y a sus amigos que se unan a nosotros. Se requieren permisos son obligatorios. Los tenemos en la Oficina de Formación en la Fe, o se pueden completar cuando lo dejen en clase, así que traiga a un padre con usted.
Puede ver las fechas y registrarse en: https:// www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0F45A8A729A7FEC70-youth o llamar a la Oficina de Formación en la Fe para informarnos que estará allí 813-884-3624.
Una última mención, febrero comienza las cenas de Cuaresma de la Encarnación. El viernes, 24 de febrero de 2023 de 4:30 a 7:30 p.m., en St. Michael's Hall. Consulte el boletín para obtener más detalles y una lista completa de fechas. ¡Es un gran evento familiar!
Religious Education Ministry
Judy Licari reled@icctampa.orgSociety of St. Vincent de Paul –Food Pantry Request
The food pantry is in need of some specific food items: canned meats, jelly, applesauce/ fruit packed with individual servings, oatmeal, grits, cream of wheat and granola bars. Please remember no glass jars and we are a dry food pantry only. We are currently located in what was previously the chapel and are open two days a month the Wednesday and Saturday after the 3rd Sunday of the month from 10am to noon. We appreciate your continued support with food and monetary donations. Thank you! It is solely because of your generosity that we are able to help others. God bless you.
SEVENTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME
Oro para que todos estén bien y preparándose para la Cuaresma, estará aquí antes de que les de cuenta. Solo para ponerlos a todos al tanto, he dejado el chocolate para el Año Nuevo, desde el uno de enero hasta el próximo enero de 2024. Me imagino que si puedo dejar el chocolate, que amo para la Cuaresma por el Señor, lo puedo hacer para el todo el año - hasta ahora, todo bien. Siendo ese el caso, hay otras celebraciones en las que estaré envuelto para esta Cuaresma.
El Evangelio de hoy es uno que nos golpea entre los ojos. “Amar a vuestros enemigos, orar por los que nos persiguen. Si solo amas a los que te aman, ¿de qué te sirve? – no hagan lo mismo los recaudadores de impuestos y los pecadores.” Muchas personas con las que hablo y a las que aconsejo vienen a mí sintiendo que su situación particular les da licencia para estar exentos de las instrucciones sobre amar a los que nos lastiman. No hay excusas ni indultos dados en la palabra de Dios, escuchamos esto la semana pasada en nuestra primera lectura de Eclesiástico; “A nadie manda el obrar injustamente, a nadie da licencia para pecar." El Evangelio de hoy es uno que nos golpea justo entre los ojos. “Amad a vuestros enemigos, orad por los que os persiguen. Si solo amas a los que te aman, ¿de qué te sirve? – no hagan lo mismo los recaudadores de impuestos y los pecadores.” Muchas personas con las que hablo y a las que aconsejo vienen a mí sintiendo que su situación particular les da licencia para estar exentos de las instrucciones sobre amar a los que nos lastiman. No hay excusas ni indultos dados en la palabra de Dios, escuchamos esto la semana pasada en nuestra primera lectura de Sirac; “A nadie manda él obrar injustamente, a nadie da licencia para pecar”. Dios nos perdona y por eso estamos llamados a perdonarnos unos a otros. Recuerde, perdonar a alguien no significa que estemos diciendo que está bien que hayamos sido maltratados o maltratados. El perdón simplemente significa que elegiste dejarlo ir y ya no afecta todos los aspectos de tu vida y el amor por los demás. Te prometo que SÍ afecta todas tus relaciones si albergas odio en tu corazón. El amor y el odio de Dios no pueden existir en un solo corazón humano. Ruego que, si es necesario, estas palabras te guíen por el camino del perdón. Dios los bendigan. Con amor, Padre Mike
22 de febrero de 2023
7:00AM, 8:30AM, 12:10PM, 6:00PM - (Spanish) y 7:30pm
19, 2023
Las lecturas de la semana
Domingo: Lv 19, 1-2. 17-18/Sal 102, 1-2. 3-4. 8. 10. 12-13 (8)/1 Co 3, 16-23/Mt 5, 38-48
Lunes: Eclo 1, 1-10/Sal 92, 1. 1-2. 5/Mc 9, 14-29
Martes: Eclo 2, 1-11/Sal 36, 3-4. 18-19. 27-28. 39-40/Mc 9, 30-37
Miércoles: Jl 2, 12-18/Sal 50, 3-4. 5-6. 12-13. 14 y 17/2 Co 5, 20—6, 2/Mt 6, 1-6. 16-18
Jueves: Dt 30, 15-20/Sal 1, 1-2. 3. 4 y 6/Lc 9, 22-25
Viernes: Is 58, 1-9/Sal 50, 3-4. 5-6. 18-19/Mt 9, 14-15
Sábado: Is 58, 9-14/Sal 85, 1-2. 3-4. 5-6/Lc 5, 27-32
Las conmemoraciones de la semana
Domingo: 7º Domingo del Tiempo Ordinario
Lunes: Día de los Presidentes (EEUU)
Martes: San Pedro Damián, obispo y doctor de la Iglesia
Miércoles: Miércoles de Ceniza
Jueves: San Policarpo, obispo y mártir
Viernes:
Sábado : Domingo siguiente: 1er Domingo de Cuaresma
Je-sús Está Vivo
Dónde: Salón Saint Michaels Hall
Cuando: Todos los martes a las 7:00 pm.
Para más información lláme: Virginia Liriano- 813597-4748
SI YA VIVISTE EL RETIRO DE EMAUS
TUS HERMANOS DE EMAUS DE NUESTRA PARROQUIA
ENCARNACION ,TE INVITAMOS A QUE VENGAS A NUESTRAS
REUNIONES PRESENCIALES LOS SIGUIENTES DIAS:
HOMBRES: LUNES 2DO Y 4TO DE CADA MES.
MUJERES : MIERCOLES 2DO Y 4TO DE CADA MES
ANIMATE ! JESUS TE ESPERA!
CUALQUIER INFORMACION COMUNICATE
HOMBRES: 813 546-1087
MUJERES: 916-494-2229
“LA EXPERIENCIA DE EMAÚS” RETIRO PARA MUJERES
Cuando fue la última vez que te preguntaste:
… ¿Quién soy yo?
… ¿Es mi FE importante para mí?
… ¿A dónde voy?
… ¿Es Jesús parte de mi vida diaria?
Tú puedes encontrar las respuestas si te das tiempo para pensar. Encontrarás la respuesta en tu propio corazón cuando hagas el retiro de Emaús.
¡Ven y acompáñanos!
Este retiro se llevará a cabo en Marzo 24, 25 y 26 de 2023. en la Casa de Retiro Mary Help Tampa, FL
Se proveerá transporte. El costo será de $120.00 (incluye alimentación y programa). Las registraciones se realizan después de la misa Hispana en la entrada de la Iglesia.
Para más información llamar a Patricia Foreman (916) 494-2229 y/o Beatriz
Arevalo (813) 414-9726
