INCARNATION CATHOLIC CHURCH
8220 W. Hillsborough Ave. Tampa, FL 33615 | www.icctampa.org
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FIRST SUNDAY OF LENT
February 21, 2021
FATHER BRIAN!
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FIRST SUNDAY OF LENT PARISH OFFICE Hours: 9am - 4pm 5124 Gateway Dr. Tampa, FL 33615 Ph. 813.885.7861 | www.icctampa.org
February 21, 2021 SCHOOL OFFICE 5111 Webb Rd. Tampa, FL 33615 Ph. 813.884.4502 Fax: 813.885.3734 | www.icstampa.org.org
Asking for forgiveness “The kingdom of God is at hand. Repent, and believe in the gospel.” – Mark 1:15 On this first Sunday of Lent, our Gospel reading comes from St. Mark. We hear how Jesus spent 40 days in the desert, where he was tempted by Satan, in preparation for his public ministry. He begins his public ministry by announcing a time of fulfillment and calling the people to “repent and believe in the gospel of God.” Repent and believe. Those words are a major part of our Lenten journey and were likely spoken to you if you as you received ashes this past Wednesday. The season of Lent is the perfect time to examine our spiritual journey and our relationship with God and others. It’s a journey which encompasses our everyday lives, not just an hour on Sunday. We are called to love God, to love others and to repent. It sounds simple, but we know it can be difficult. Our patience is often tested, and we can become angry, jealous of others, and self-centered by putting other things before our love of God. The two phrases in repentance when you think about it are, “I’m sorry” and “I forgive you.” Both are difficult to say, yet can bring great healing and peace to both parties involved. In my time as a pastor, and occasionally as Bishop, I would often hear parents talk about the challenges they have with their children. Sometimes, they would be brought to tears as they struggle with that relationship. In all cases, the parents were willing to forgive out of love for their child, regardless of their child may have done. God has this same unconditional love for us. Imagine God weeping for us as we stumble through life messing things up. God is our Father in heaven. He weeps for us in our sin just like a parent does for their child because he wants the best for us. Jesus wept for us and begged the father to forgive his transgressors while on the cross. “Forgive them Father, for they know not what they do.” This Lent, let us wipe away those tears by asking for forgiveness and by healing broken relationships with family members, friends and mostly with God. -Bishop Gregory Parkes
REPENT AND BELIEVE IN THE GOSPEL
Lent is the time of year we devote to scrutinizing our lives in the light of our baptism into the death and resurrection of Jesus. Today’s readings are a nice shorthand catechism of what our baptized lives mean. As Noah passed through the waters of the flood to a covenant with God, so did we enter into a covenant, a promised relationship with God through our baptism. Peter’s letter gives an explicit explanation of what our baptism means: it is an appeal we make to God for a clear conscience. How do we obtain this clear conscience? The words proclaimed by Jesus immediately following his temptation show us the way: “Repent, and believe in the gospel” (Mark 1:15). It might be a good spiritual exercise to keep these readings before us throughout the entire season of Lent, a means to help us return to a life lived by our baptismal promises.
Save These Dates! STATIONS OF THE CROSS Fridays of Lent 7:30am- English CONFESSIONS Saturdays - 2:30pm - 3:30pm LENT CONFESSIONS Monday, March 22 at 7:00pm HOLY WEEK March 28th through April 3rd PALM SUNDAY March 28th EASTER SUNDAY April 4th
CLERGY Rev. Michael Cormier, Pastor Rev. Brian Fabiszewski, Parochial Vicar Rev. Francisco Hernandez, Parochial Vicar Deacon Ramon Rodriguez Deacon Matt Shirina Deacon Jim Minary Deacon Frank Julian
STAFF 813-885-7861 Business Manager - Rae Stabile stewardship@icctampa.org 813-493-3069 Facility Manager - Arnie Fernandez facilitymanager@icctampa.org 813-486-1612 Parish Secretary - Irene Martinez secretary@icctampa.org Bulletin Coordinator - Monica Windmiller bulletin@icctampa.org Director of Music - David Funes musicdirector@icctampa.org 813-885-7811 Director of Faith Formation Deacon Matt Shirina dff@icctampa.org 813-884-3624 Religious Education Ministry Judy Licari reled@icctampa.org 813-884-3624 Youth Coordinator -Thomas Myers youthcoordinator@icctampa.org
SCHOOL OFFICE www.icstampa.org Ph. 813.884.4502 Principal - Marrie McLaughlin
MASS SCHEDULE Monday through Friday: 7:00am Saturday: 9:00am & 4:00pm (Vigil) Sunday: 7:00am, 9:00am & 11:00am, Spanish at 1:00 pm MISAS EN ESPAÑOL: Domingos a la 1:00pm
CONFESSIONS/ Confesiones: Saturdays - 2:30pm to 3:30pm in Church or by appointment
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FIRST SUNDAY OF LENT
February 21, 2021
Prayer List SUNDAY - FEBRUARY 21 - FIRST SUNDAY OF LENT 7:00 A.M. People of Incarnation 9:00 A.M. + Joaquin Rebollar 11:00 AM. + Tom Lafferty 1:00 P.M. + Francisco Ferrer MONDAY - FEBRUARY 22 7:00 A.M. (SI) Martin F. Giacobbi TUESDAY - FEBRUARY 23 7:00 A.M. + Rosalina Bonilla WEDNESDAY - FEBRUARY 24 7:00 A.M. + Dr. Hafiz Rahman THURSDAY - FEBRUARY 25 7:00 A.M. + Sergio Barrios Marquez FRIDAY - FEBRUARY 26 7:00 A.M. + Lourdes Lazara Perez Mendez SATURDAY - FEBRUARY 27 9:00 AM. + Agueda & Juan Hernandez 4:00 P.M. All Souls in Purgatory SUNDAY - FEBRUARY 28 - SECOND SUNDAY OF LENT 7:00 A.M. (SI) Rosario Jimenez 9:00 A.M. People of Incarnation 11:00 A.M. + James Stitt 1:00 P.M. + Miguel Soto
SACRIFICIAL GIFTS OF TREASURE OFFERTORY (First Collection) is used solely for the operation and maintenance of the parish.
Offertory Donations………..…......$ 10,716.48 Online Giving……………………...$ 5,246.00 Offertory Total………………....$ 15,962.48
THANK YOU FOR YOUR GENEROSITY! We have many items for sale, including Crosses, rosaries, bracelets, jewelry, St. Joseph home seller statues, bibles, the yearly Sunday missal, prayer cards, many first communion items, including prayer books for boys and girls, and first communion dresses, veils, boys ties and arm bands as well as many other items. For more information please contact Lisamarie at lisamgibson@verizon.net
For your donation of flower arrangements for our church & chapel. 11234 W. Hillsborough Ave. Tampa, FL 33635 | (813) 818 - 9600
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. Melissa Adler Nora Alonso Julie Bianchi Monique Biumi Joseph Brana Catherine Bravo Miriam Brown Nicole Burgos Cora Millie Cecil Olga Cora Robert J Cornelio Robert Curry Jennie Cusmano Anne Delgado Laura Delince Susan Denney Ana Sophia Girwar-Nath
Kiara Girwar-Nath
Adriene Goldman Angelica Gonzalez Jenny Hatfield Isabel Hernandez Jacqualyn Jones Charles Kanaszka Teresa Kanaszka Jon Kemman Mary Ellen King Sharon Maclejews Alberto Martinez Matthew T. McLane Meagan E. McLane Melissa D. McLane Xaviel Mercedes Bonnie Miller Dina Marie Osburn Sarah Paccione
Luiza Paci Sylvia Rom Chuck Schaff Nancy Shirina Peggy Shirina Rachel Slowey
Dominic Van Someren
Rose Marie Varas Daniel Alvarez Viera Rose Vrabel Pat Whitty Bob Wood Thelma Wood Amy Workman Sienna Rose Yeager Eunice Young
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 SGT Timothy Haley 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
TODAY’S READINGS
First Reading — I will set my bow in the clouds to serve as a sign of the covenant between me and the earth (Genesis 9:8-15). Psalm — Your ways, O Lord, are love and truth to those who keep your covenant (Psalm 25). Second Reading — The water of the flood prefigured baptism, which saves you now (1 Peter 3:18-22). Gospel — Jesus was tempted by Satan, and the angels ministered to him (Mark 1:12-15)
READINGS FOR THE WEEK
Monday: 1 Pt 5:1-4; Ps 23:1-3a, 4-6; Mt 16:13-19 Tuesday: Is 55:10-11; Ps 34:4-7, 16-19; Mt 6:7-15 Wednesday: Jon 3:1-10; Ps 51:3-4, 12-13, 18-19; Lk 11:29-32 Thursday: Est C:12, 14-16, 23-25; Ps 138:1-3, 7c-8; Mt 7:7-12 Friday: Ez 18:21-28; Ps 130:1-8; Mt 5:20-26 Saturday: Dt 26:16-19; Ps 119:1-2, 4-5, 7-8; Mt 5:43-48 Sunday: Gn 22:1-2, 9a, 10-13, 15-18; Ps 116:10, 15-19; Rom 8:31b34; Mk 9:2-10
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FIRST SUNDAY OF LENT
February 21, 2021
Our Public Masses Have Resumed With Nuestra Misas Publicas Se Reanuden Con Revised Mass Schedule and Safety Horario de Misas Revisado y Protocolos Protocols In Effect de Seguridad En Efecto (Face masks are mandatory for people who attend mass).
Here are some details of some changes to expect. The dispensation from the obligation to attend Sunday Mass is still in effect and will be until further notice. Everyone must use main entrance and follow the instructions of the ushers. Please be patient. The side doors are ONLY emergency exits. They are marked by green crosses. People who live in the same home may sit together. Ushers will greet each person and show them to their seat. In order to properly disinfect after each Mass, the Sunday schedule will be:
Saturday 4:00 pm Sunday 7am, 9am & 11am, Spanish at 1pm Please limit private prayer after mass to no longer than 5 minutes so our volunteers can properly disinfect the church. The chapel and cry room will remain closed. There will be a collection basket at the entrance. No basket will be passed around and there will be no basket bearers. Hand sanitizer dispensers are in the Narthex as you enter and leave. No holding hands at Our Father and no contact peace. Ushers will direct section by section in a single line at three communion spots. Communion is ONLY distributed on the hand, not the tongue, for the time being at Incarnation. Please respect other’s space in communion line with proper distance.
Las mascarillas son obligatorias para las personas que asisten a misa.
A continuación, detalles de algunos cambios a implementar: Continúa la dispensa de no asistir a la Misa de Domingo, hasta próximo aviso. Todos debemos usar la puerta principal de la iglesia, así como seguir las instrucciones de los acomodadores (ujieres). Por favor ejercitemos la paciencia. Las puertas laterales de la iglesia se usarían SOLO en emergencia. Siga la guía de las marcas con cinta verde en los bancos. Los ujieres (acomodadores) cortésmente le indicarán los espacios disponibles. Las personas que viven en una misma casa pueden sentarse juntos en el mismo banco. En atención al hecho de que debemos desinfectar los bancos después de cada misa, el horario de celebración de misas es como sigue:
Sábado: 4:00 p.m. Domingo: 7am, 9am & 11am, 1:00 p.m. en Español La capilla y el cuarto para familias con niños pequeños permanecerán cerrados. Canasta de colecta: las encontraremos a la entrada. No pasaremos la canasta dentro de la misa y por el momento las especies para la consagración serán colocados en la mesa cerca del altar en lugar de llevarlos en procesión. Tendrá la oportunidad de higienizar sus manos a la entrada/ salida del templo. No unirnos de manos durante el Padre Nuestro; no contacto en el saludo de la Paz. Los Ujieres dirigen a los comulgantes a formar una sola fila para la comunión, la cual se hará por sección, habrán tres estaciones para recibir la Comunión. Por el momento, La Comunión será distribuida solo en la mano, no sobre la lengua. Por favor mantenga la distancia entre personas en la fila para recibir la Comunión.
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FIRST SUNDAY OF LENT
February 21, 2021
813-884-8326 • Every family photographed receives a complimentary Directory and a complimentary 8x10 portrait. Portrait sessions:
April 6th April 7th April 8th
2:00 to 8:30pm 2:00 to 8:30pm 2:00 to 8:30pm
April 9th 2:00 to 8:30pm April 10th 10:00am to 4:00pm 6
FIRST SUNDAY OF LENT
February 21, 2021
Evento de Conexiones Familiares Nuestro directorio de la iglesia no estará completo sin usted. Únase a nosotros y ayude a celebrar la fe y la familia con nuestro nuevo directorio de familias de la iglesia. •
Programe su sesión de fotografía profesional cuando pase por el mesa de inscripción en la iglesia o simplemente conéctese en línea y siga las instrucciones abajo. Si no vemos su nombre en nuestra lista de citas, recibirá un llamada telefónico invitándote a participar
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• Todos los que sean fotografiados por Universal recibirán un obsequio de cortesía. ¡Retrato de 8 x 10 y un directorio! • • Universal ofrece un estudio de retratos profesional completo aquí mismo en tu iglesia! Disfrutará de una variedad de poses, fondos, tamaños de retratos, opciones de acabado y enmarcado Y tendrá la oportunidad de comprar retratos para regalar a familiares y amigos. Comité de directorio Únase a nosotros para este “Evento de Conexiones Familiares” y sea parte de lo que Dios está haciendo aquí en su iglesia
813-884-8326
Cada familia fotografiada recibirá un Directorio y un retrato de 8x10 gratuito. Sesiones de retratos:
6 de abril 7 de abril 8 be abril
2:00 - 8:30pm 2:00 - 8:30pm 2:00 - 8:30pm
9 de abril 2:00 - 8:30pm 10 de abril 10:00am - 4:00pm 7
FIRST SUNDAY OF LENT
Diocesan & Community Events MAGNIFY THE LORD WITH ME! Presented by Peter and Debbie Herbeck March 6, 2021 9:00 a.m. thru 4:30 p.m. Vigil Mass Come and hear what the Spirit is saying to us as Peter and Debbie Herbeck unfold the Magnificat for us and what the Blessed Mother’s response means for us. Peter Herbeck is the vice president and director of missions for Renewal Ministries and is a co-host for the weekly television program The Choices We Face as well as the host of the daily radio show Fire on the Earth. Peter's wife Debbie is the founder and executive director of Pine Hill Girl’s Camp and founder and leader of Be Love Revolution, a ministry that exist to help young women encounter Christ and be his love to all they meet. Registration is $25.00. Lunch will be provided. To register on-line: https://divineprovidence.org/events/category/ house-of-prayer. For information email:info@divineprovidence.org or call 727-797-7412. Marian Servants at Our Lady of Divine Providence House of Prayer 711 S. Bayview Avenue, Clearwater, Florida 33759 (727) 797-7212 www.divineprovidence.org Email: info@divineprovidence.org KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS MOBILE ULTRASOUND INITIATIVE YOUR HELP IS NEEDED TO MAKE THIS HAPPEN! When 100% of the cost of the vehicle has been raised, the Knights of Columbus Supreme Council will provide 100% of the funds needed to purchase the ultrasound machine for MMU.
February 21, 2021
Our Condolences
We offer our condolences and prayers to families who have lost a dear family member during the recent past weeks. Mario Lopez 9/8/51 - 2/3/21
Mariana Hilton 12/25/33 - 2/10/21
Alfred Delikat 7/10/37 - 2/10/21
Jorge Ferrandiz 2/1/36 - 12/12/20
Beverly Fenton 11/13/40 - 1/20/21
Anna Burgos 4/14/35 - 1/23/21
George Drielick 6/16/43 - 1/20/21
Ana Ruiz Perez 7/26/27 - 1/27/21
May the souls of your dear ones rest in Peace! Bishop McLaughlin Catholic High School students in our parish who achieved the Honor Roll this past Fall semester. Natalia Delgado 10 Principal's Honor Roll Alexander Fernandez 10 Honor Roll
The Knights of Columbus of Region 4 (Diocese of St. Petersburgh) are raising $60,000 to purchase a mobile ultrasound van for Foundations of Life Pregnancy Center. The Knights need your help in collecting the remaining: $ 48,704.00. Every donation helps to get the Medical Mobile Unit out in the community to help mom and saves babies! Foundations of Life, a ministry of Catholic Charities Diocese of St. Petersburg will use its custom designed Medical Mobile Unit to provide FREE on-site Ultrasound and Pregnancy Tests with Life Options counseling. The Mobile Unit will assist reaching into the community to offer help and hope to those experiencing the difficulties of pregnancy and those who may be considering abortion. Outreach to colleges, schools, churches, and community fairs will also be provided. HELP MAKE OURS A COMMUNITY OF LIFE! Donate Now For online donations click Donate Now or go to: https://council13525.com/ultrasound Checks should be made payable to “Knights of Columbus Council #13525” - note “Ultrasound Fund” in the memo line. Mail to: Gilbert Ortiz Council #13525, Attn: John Billings, 17512 Lakeshore Road, Lutz, FL 33558 For more information go to: https://foundationsoflife.org/events-2/
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FIRST SUNDAY OF LENT Principal Marrie McLaughlin
February 21, 2021 mhm@icstampa.org 813-884-4502
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21 de febrero de 2021
Pedir perdón “Se ha cumplido el tiempo y el Reino de Dios ya está cerca. Arrepiéntanse y crean en el Evangelio”. – Marcos 1,15 En este primer domingo de Cuaresma, nuestra lectura del Evangelio proviene de san Marcos. Escuchamos cómo Jesús pasó 40 días en el desierto, donde fue tentado por Satanás en preparación para su ministerio público. Comienza su ministerio público anunciando un tiempo de cumplimiento y predicando a la gente "conviértanse y crean en el Evangelio”. Conviértete y cree. Esas palabras son una parte importante de nuestra peregrinación cuaresmal y es probable que te las hayan dicho a ti cuando recibiste las cenizas el pasado miércoles. El tiempo de Cuaresma es el momento perfecto para examinar nuestro camino espiritual, y nuestra relación con Dios y con los demás. Es una peregrinación que abarca toda nuestra vida cotidiana y no sólo una hora de cada domingo. Estamos llamados a amar a Dios, a amar a los demás y a convertirnos. Parece sencillo, pero sabemos que puede ser difícil. Nuestra paciencia a menudo se pone a prueba y podemos enfadarnos, sentir celos de los demás y centrarnos en nosotros mismos, anteponiendo otras cosas a nuestro amor a Dios. Las dos frases que más comúnmente usamos al arrepentirnos de algo son: "Lo siento" y "discúlpame". O “te perdono”, si otra persona se arrepiente de algo que nos hizo y viene a disculparse. Son palabras difíciles de decir, pero pueden traer gran sanación y paz a ambas partes involucradas. En mis tiempos de párroco, y ocasionalmente de obispo, he escuchado a menudo a los papás y las mamás expresar los desafíos que les presentan sus hijos e hijas. A veces se les saltan las lágrimas durante sus luchas con ellos. En todos los casos los padres están dispuestos a perdonar por amor a sus hijos, independientemente de lo que ellos hayan hecho. Dios tiene este mismo amor incondicional por nosotros. Imagínate a Dios llorando por nosotros cada vez que tropezamos y erramos en nuestro caminar por la vida. Dios es nuestro Padre celestial. Dios llora por nosotros cuando pecamos, igual que lo hace un padre o una madre por su hijo o hija, porque quiere lo mejor para nosotros. Jesús lloró por nosotros y rogó al padre desde la cruz para que perdonara a sus enemigos: "Padre, perdónalos, porque no saben lo que hacen". En esta Cuaresma, enjuguemos esas lágrimas pidiendo perdón y reparando las relaciones rotas con miembros de nuestra familia, amistades y sobre todo con Dios. -Monseñor Gregory Parkes
LECTURAS DE HOY Primera lectura — Dios estableció una alianza con Noé y sus hijos y les prometió que nunca más habría un diluvio devastador (Génesis 9:8-15). Salmo — Descúbrenos, Señor, tus caminos (Salmo 25 (24)). Segunda lectura — Aquella agua representaba el bautismo que ahora nos salva (1 Pedro 3:18-22). Evangelio — Después de los cuarenta días en el desierto, Jesús viene a Galilea proclamando el Evangelio de Dios (Marcos 1:12-15).
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ARREPIÉNTANSE Y CREAN EN EL EVANGELIO La Cuaresma es la época del año que dedicamos a examinar nuestras vidas a la luz de nuestro Bautismo en la muerte y Resurrección de Jesús. Las lecturas de hoy son un catecismo abreviado de lo que significa estar bautizados. Como Noé pasó por las aguas del diluvio a una alianza con Dios, así también nosotros entramos en una alianza, una relación con Dios, mediante nuestro Bautismo. La carta de Pedro da una explicación explícita de lo que nuestro Bautismo significa: un llamamiento que hacemos a Dios para que nos dé una conciencia tranquila. ¿Cómo podemos obtener esta conciencia tranquila? Las palabras proclamadas por Jesús inmediatamente después de su tentación nos muestran cómo: “Arrepiéntanse y crean en el Evangelio” (Marcos 1:15). Podría ser un buen ejercicio espiritual mantener estas lecturas ante nosotros durante todo el tiempo de Cuaresma, un medio que nos ayude a volver a una vida vivida por las promesas bautismales. LECTURAS DE LA SEMANA 1 Pe 5:1-4; Sal 23 (22):1-3a, 4-6; Mt 16:1319 Martes: Is 55:10-11; Sal 34 (33):4-7, 16-19; Mt 6:715 Miércoles: Jon 3:1-10; Sal 51 (50):3-4, 12-13, 18-19; Lc 11:29-32 Jueves: Est C:12, 14-16, 23-25; Sal 138 (137):1-3, 7c-8; Mt 7:7-12 Viernes: Ez 18:21-28; Sal 130 (129):1-8; Mt 5:20-26 Sábado: Dt 26:16-19; Sal 119 (118):1-2, 4-5, 7-8; Mt 5:43-48 Domingo: Gn 22:1-2, 9a, 10-13, 15-18; Sal 116 (115):10, 15-19; Rom 8:31b-34; Mc 9:2-10 Lunes: