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Follow the Good Shepherd There’s a popular TV show today called “The Masked Singer”. It’s not a show that I watch on a regular basis, but I have caught portions of it from time-to-time. The premise of the show is that a celebrity, somebody who is well-known, is dressed up in costume from head-to-toe; they have a mask on. Then, they perform a well-known song and it’s up to the panel to try to determine who the celebrity is, based on the sound of their voice. Today the church celebrates Good Shepherd Sunday. In our Gospel reading today, from the Gospel according to John, we read that the gatekeeper opens the gate for his sheep, and the sheep hear his voice. The shepherd calls his own sheep by name, and he leads them out. When he has driven out all his own, he walks ahead of them, and the sheep follow him because they recognize his voice. In our lives today and in our world, there are many voices calling out, inviting us to follow them, but many of them are not of God. So how do we recognize God’s voice in our lives today? The best way of course is through Scripture, through the Bible, which we believe is the word of God itself. If we abide by that word, if we follow God’s word, if we listen to His word, we can be sure that it is God’s voice that is speaking to us and leading us on the right path. Be careful in our lives - not to follow voices that we don’t recognize. God loves us and He would never lead us down a path that is not good for us, down a path that would not lead to salvation in our lives. Again, we are called to follow the Good Shepherd, who is Jesus Christ, who loves His flock, who loves each one of us, and cares for us as His own. I invite you to participate in Mass this weekend to hear the voice of the Good Shepherd. Follow His voice. He will lead us to salvation. Bishop Gregory Parkes, Diocese of St. Petersburg I pray these lines find all doing well. I pray that everyone is still doing well, still staying safe. I don’t know about you, but my thought process has changed over time, I’m just really sick of staying home, it really feels like it should be over by now – of course THIS IS NOT THE CASE. When I do go out, which is seldom it really seems like the world is back up and operational – again, we are not there yet, but I pray it will be soon. Today we are likened to an animal in our Gospel, I would love to tell you it is a lion, an eagle, maybe a duck or a bear. None of these are the case because none of these fit our general personality. Who are we likened to – sheep? Sheep are animals who are passive, timid and generally open to suggestion, good or bad, right or wrong. Sheep are nature’s D student, sheep, left to themselves do not make the right choices, in fact, given the option they will choose the worst or most destructive path. Enter the Shepherd!!! It is no easy task to be a shepherd, vigilance is a necessity. Just two quick examples, the shepherd brings his flock to running streams (thus words from the 23rd psalm) which is a lot of work but much healthier for the animal, however – left to themselves if there is a puddle from a past rain these become riddled with infection, parasites and all destructive elements for the sheep. A shepherd wrote a book which stated, if given the option of a running stream or a disease-ridden puddle the sheep will choose the puddle every time, thus they are shepherded where exactly to drink. Secondly, (He leads me to green pastures, psalm 23) a good shepherd makes sure that there is good healthy grass for his flock to feed in. In this same book by the shepherd he speaks of how sheep grazing fields are separated by fences. There was a field in horrible shape right next to his, the sheep there were sickly and mal nourished – yet, given the option his sheep tried to graze from the other yard. I repeat my phraseology that sheep are natures D student. Now, on to us, how like sheep are we. So often we know there are things bad for us, yet do we know better to stay away, a simple example fried foods. They will kill you; they are bad for you and your body does not process them well, yet do we stay away – Heck No! Even this author (in the loosest sense of the term) gives in to that which is fried! We know what is right and what is wrong, we are given the 10 commandments to follow in order to follow the “Shepherd” and have a peaceful, stress free life. This is the beauty of us being sheep and Jesus being the Shepherd – He guides us, protects us, shows us the good path along which to travel and provides for us whatever we truly need! We all have a lot of time on our hands and it can be easy for us to take control of all this free time instead of taking time to (lie down and rest at the feet of the Shepherd. Psalm 23) When our eyes are fixed on Jesus everything is better! Have you told your shepherd (Jesus) how much you love and appreciate Him today? And finally – Why did the can crusher quit his job? Because it was soda pressing. Have a Blessed Week! Love, Fr. Mike 2
Fourth Sunday of Easter
May 3, 2020
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. Katherine Baylon Luz Baylon Julie Bianchi Monique Biumi Joseph Brana Elaine Brandl Nicole Burgos Julio Candanedo Olga Cora Lincoln Corra Teresa Cueva Rachel Curry Robert Curry Jennie Cusmano Anne Delgado Martha Fanelli Richard Fanelli Beverly Fenton Gloria Fernandez Manuel Fernandez Ana Sophia Girwar-Nath Kiara Girwar-Nath Adriene Goldman Angelica Gonzalez Griselia Guerrero Sandra Infante Jan Jenkins Jacqualyn Jones Charles Kanaszka Teresa Kanaszka Jonny Kemman
Patricia Kilkelly Mary Ellen King Mary Laverde Benny Longo Sharon Maclejews Bonnie Miller Dina Marie Osburn Sarah Paccione Sergio Padron Reina Amador Rojas Sylvia Rom Bubba Rosche Ana Maria Salvador Chuck Schaff Courtland Shade Nancy Shirina Rachel Slowey Dominic Van Someren Elizabeth Urso Carlos Valencia Rose Marie Varas Jeanne Vincer Rose Vrabel Diana Walker Pat Whitty Greg Windmiller Amy Workman Dale Zgurzynski
PLEASE PRAY FOR OUR MILITARY 2LT Dillon C. Browne PV2 Chad Michael Burgess PV2 Angelique Burgess SGT Damian Patrick Bumm SRA Jasmin S. Chan SSGT Christina Costa Marine Amir Cris USCG LT. Andrew Ellis USCG Ensign Patrick Ellis CPL Michael K. Lam A1C Noel C. Marcano SRA Brett Masser LC George Mike LCPL. Reese Nichols US Navy Brian Quevedo CG Tyler Reyes PFC Yoselyn Rivera C Louis Ruscetta
Dante Sanchez SN Ryan Schultz 2LT Brandon Shively SPC Jason Seal Daniella Alexandra Serrano A1C Aaron Wilson Cadet Caleb K. Wong
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Visit our Diocesan Website https://www.dosp.org/chancellor/directory/localmasses-with-online-video-streams/ TODAY’S READINGS First Reading — All peoples called by God will receive the gift of the Spirit if they repent and are baptized (Acts 2:14a, 36-41). Psalm — The Lord is my shepherd; there is nothing I shall want (Psalm 23). Second Reading — Once we were like straying sheep; but now we have been returned to the shepherd, our guardian (1 Peter 2:20b-25). Gospel — The shepherd leads the sheep out into pastures of abundant life (John 10:1-10). READINGS FOR THE WEEK Monday: Acts 11:1-18; Ps 42:2-3; 43:3, 4; Jn 10:11-18 Tuesday: Acts 11:19-26; Ps 87:1b-7; Jn 10:22-30 Wednesday: Acts 12:24 — 13:5a; Ps 67:2-3, 5, 6, 8; Jn 12:44-50 Thursday: Acts 13:13-25; Ps 89:2-3, 21-22, 25, 27; Jn 13:16-20 Friday: Acts 13:26-33; Ps 2:6-11ab; Jn 14:1-6 Saturday: Acts 13:44-52; Ps 98:1-4; Jn 14:7-14 Sunday: Acts 6:1-7; Ps 33:1-2, 4-5, 18-19; 1 Pt 2:4-9; Jn 14:1-12 We also offer this prayer for the continued health and well-being of people all over the world, especially those in our parish community. Almighty ever-living God, eternal health of believers, hear our prayers for your servants who are sick with coronavirus: grant them, we implore you, your merciful help, so that, with their health restored, they may give you thanks in the midst of your Church. 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. Dear Faith Formation Families, please log in to Formed, there are wonderful movies and teachings for the whole family. God bless you. https://formed.org Enter Access Code A47GQK Dear First Communion and Confirmation Families, I hope you’re staying safe and well during this pandemic. As you know we are not able to attend Mass or Faith Formation classes until a safe time can be determined to resume. At this time, none of us know when that will be. We do know however that both Confirmation and Communion are postponed. Please watch your email as well as our website and FB page for further updates. Please know you remain in our prayers. Stay safe and well. 3
Fourth Sunday of Easter
May 3, 2020
Dear brothers and sisters of Incarnation, Fr. Francisco and the Five Loaves and Two Fish Apostolate intends to collaborate with Catholic Charities of our Diocese of Saint Petersburg to help the homeless people in our area. Last March Catholic Charities of the Diocese of Saint Petersburg, in association with the city of Tampa, created a transitional shelter with the intention of safely locating homeless people in our area, the project is known as Hillsborough Hope and for the moment it will be open all May. Catholic Charities has laid out the land where the shelter has been erected with 100 tents; three meals a day will be offered; It will also provide support staff, a mobile laundry and six portable toilets. They have volunteers to carry out the work, but they need our support in donations. HERE IS A LIST OF THE THINGS THEY ARE IN NEED OF:
•Bibles (English and Spanish) •Clean clothes and shoes in good condition for men and women •Personal hygiene items: soap, deodorant and shaver, •Cereals (single-serve size) •Energy bars •Individual snack items •Bottled water •Orange juice •Energy drinks •Fruits: oranges and apples •Sheets and blankets •Board games •Puzzles •Books •Reading glasses •Sunscreen •Toilet paper •Cleaning items HOW TO PROCEED TO MAKE A DONATION: Bring your donations to: Place: Incarnation Church - In front of the church under the portico, there will be a collection box. Collection Day/Time: Tuesdays only (in April) from 9:00 am - 12:30 pm. 1) Place your donations in a plastic bag (previously disinfected) and tie it up. 2) Drive through the church portico; stop, get out of your car and place the bag in the box. On Tuesday, April 14, we collected: 800 pounds of clothes and blankets, 700 pounds of food, including water, and 20 pounds of literature and games. The donation was delivered on Wednesday April 15 to Catholic Charities. It will continue to receive donations until June. Thank you very much for your generosity! Fr Francisco Hernández, on behalf of Denisse Vargas, Ladys and Juan de la Cruz. 4
Cuarto Domingo de Pascua
03 de mayo de 2020
Queridos hermanos y hermanas del EPAPHI, el Apostolado Cinco Panes y Dos Peces tiene la intención de organizar un gesto de colaboración con la iniciativa de Caridades Católicas de nuestra Diócesis de Saint Petersburg a favor de las personas sin techo de nuestra área. El pasado mes de marzo Caridades Católicas de la Diócesis de San Petersburgo, en asociación con la ciudad de Tampa ha creado un refugio transitorio con la intensión de ubicar con seguridad a las personas de nuestra área que no tienen hogar, el proyecto se conoce como Hillsborough Hope (esperanza) y por el momento estará abierto todo el mes de mayo. Caridades Católicas ha dispuesto el terreno donde se ha levantado el refugio con 100 tiendas de campaña, se ofrecerán tres comidas al día; además proporcionará personal de apoyo, una lavandería móvil y seis baños portátiles. Ellos cuentan con voluntarios para realizar el trabajo, pero necesitan de nuestro apoyo en donaciones. Si tú o alguien de tu grupo tiene intenciones de ayudar, a continuación te presentamos una lista de las cosas que están necesitando: • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • •
Biblias en inglés y español, Ropa y zapatos limpios y en buenas condiciones para ambos sexos, Artículos de higiene personal: Jabón, desodorante y afeitadora, Unidades pequeñas de cereales, Barritas energéticas, Artículos individuales para merienda, Agua embotellada, Jugos de naranja, Bebidas energéticas, Frutas: naranjas y manzanas, Sábanas y mantas, Juegos de mesa, rompecabezas, Libros, Lentes de lectura, Protector solar, Papel de baño, Artículos de limpieza. Cómo proceder para las donaciones: • Se colocarán en una caja que estará en el pórtico del templo de nuestra parroquia, • Estarán en una bolsa de plástico cerrada y desinfectada previamente, • La persona llegará al pórtico en su auto, se desmonta del mismo y coloca la bolsa en la caja, luego continua su marcha, • Las donaciones se harán los días martes de cada semana de 9:00 am a 12:30 pm. El martes 14 de abril se recolectaron: 800 libras de ropa y mantas, 700 libras de comida, incluida el agua y 20 libras de literatura y juegos. Lo donado se entrego el miércoles 15 de abril a Caridades Católicas. Ellos seguirán recibiendo donaciones hasta el mes de junio. Muchas gracias por su generosidad, P. Francisco Hernández, en nombre de Denisse Vargas, Ladys y Juan de la Cruz. 5
3 de mayo de 2020 Sigamos al Buen Pastor
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Hoy en día hay una popular serie de televisión titulada “The Masked Singer” (Los cantantes enmascarados). No es un programa que veo regularmente, pero de vez en cuando he visto alguna parte. La premisa de este programa es que un personaje célebre, alguien bien conocido, se viste con un disfraz de pies a cabeza y se pone una máscara. Luego canta una canción popular mientras que un panel de cuatro personas trata de adivinar quién es esa persona famosa, dejándose llevar por el tono de su voz. Hoy la Iglesia celebra el Domingo del Buen Pastor. En la lectura del Evangelio según san Juan, leemos que el que cuida la puerta se la abre a sus ovejas y las ovejas reconocen su voz. El pastor llama a sus ovejas por su nombre y las conduce afuera. Ya afuera, él camina delante de ellas y las ovejas lo siguen porque reconocen su voz. Hoy hay muchas voces en nuestra vida y en nuestro mundo que nos desafían e invitan a seguirlas, pero muchas no son de Dios. Entonces, ¿cómo reconocer la voz de Dios en nuestra vida? El modo más seguro es, por supuesto, a través de las Escrituras, a través de la Biblia, pues es la Palabra de Dios. Si obedecemos su palabra, si la escuchamos y la cumplimos, podemos estar seguros de que es la voz de Dios la que nos habla y nos guía por el camino correcto. Tengamos cuidado de no seguir aquellas voces que no conocemos. Dios nos ama y nunca nos pondría en un mal camino que no nos conduzca a la salvación. Repito que estamos llamados a seguir al Buen Pastor, Jesucristo, que ama a sus ovejas, que nos ama a cada uno de nosotros y nos cuida como algo suyo. Te invito a participar en la Misa este fin de semana, a escuchar y seguir la voz del Buen Pastor, pues él nos conduce a la salvación. - Monseñor Parkes, Obispo de la Diócesis de St. Petersburg
LECTURAS DE HOY Primera lectura — Los que creyeron fueron bautizados (Hechos 2:14a, 36-41). Salmo — El Señor es mi pastor, nada me falta (Salmo 23 [22]). Segunda lectura — Han vuelto al pastor y guardián de sus almas (1 Pedro 2:20b-25). Evangelio — Yo soy la puerta para las ovejas (Juan 10:1-10). Lunes: Martes: Miércoles: Jueves: Viernes: Sábado: Domingo:
LECTURAS DE LA SEMANA Hch 11:1-18; Sal 42 (41):2-3; 43:3, 4; Jn 10:11-18 Hch 11:19-26; Sal 87 (86):1b-7; Jn 10:22-30 Hch 12:24 — 13:5a; Sal 67 (66):2-3, 5, 6, 8; Jn 12:44-50 Hch 13:13-25; Sal 89 (88):2-3, 21-22, 25, 27; Jn 13:16-20 Hch 13:26-33; Sal 2:6-11ab; Jn 14:1-6 Hch 13:44-52; Sal 98 (97):1-4; Jn 14:7-14 Hch 6:1-7; Sal 33 (32):1-2, 4-5, 18-19; 1 Pe 2:4-9; Jn 14:112
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