INCARNATION CATHOLIC CHURCH
8220 W. Hillsborough Ave. Tampa, FL 33615 | www.icctampa.org
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FOURTH SUNDAY OF LENT PARISH OFFICE Hours: 9am - 4pm 5124 Gateway Dr. Tampa, FL 33615 Ph. 813.885.7861 | www.icctampa.org
SCHOOL OFFICE 5111 Webb Rd. Tampa, FL 33615 Ph. 813.884.4502 Fax: 813.885.3734 | www.icstampa.org.org
I pray these lines find all doing well and staying warm. As I write it is a Monday morning and it is COLD in my office – two of my walls go right to the outside and I’m guessing there is no insulation. I know I will long for this in the heat of summer, but I am in a jacket, and the mask is actually a way for me to stay warm LOL. Today’s Gospel is not an easy one to hear, and there is a concept we need to fully understand. Jesus reminds us that it is our faith in Him that brings us into eternal life. He really cannot be any more clear -” Whoever believes in him will not be condemned, but whoever does not believe has already been condemned, because he has not believed in the only Son of God.” Our faith is what saves us – not necessarily our behavior. All of us are sinners, not one of us gets it right all the time, and none of us deserve salvation. However, it is given to us who have faith. To clarify further, one does not get into Heaven by being a “good guy” or a “loving woman.” These individuals can be the salt of the earth, but if they have no faith then they do not have what is needed to enter into eternity. And this is not God condemning them at all, it is God simply respecting their decisions. If they choose not to believe in God or Heaven, then it ends right here. That being plainly stated we also know that God is more loving than we will ever be. HE loves your loved ones more than you possibly can so MAYBE they might make it – that is God’s perfect decision but are you willing to take that chance. It really becomes our responsibility to let our loved ones know about Jesus and get them to know the truth that we already know and live. God depends on us to do this. Is it easy? Heck NO!! But think about it, we will get to Heaven because we believe and live our lives the best way we can. Our loved ones are the only ones who can get themselves into Heaven through Faith. In order for us to have peace, we have to know that we did all we could to also get our loved ones into Heaven. God Bless You! Love, Fr. Mike
Lose the weight of sin “For God so loved the world that he gave his only Son, so that everyone who believes in him might not perish but might have eternal life.” – John 3:16 When you ask someone what their favorite bible verse is, many will go straight to John 3:16— "For God so loved the world that he gave his only begotten Son, so that everyone who believes in him might not perish but might have eternal life.” But in the reading from John’s Gospel this weekend, we also must examine the surrounding scriptures, which might not be as pleasant and hopeful. I’m confident that everyone desires a good life and to go to heaven when our life is over. However, a reality of our human nature is sin. While we desire strive to live a good life, we are often pulled into the darkness of this world—a darkness that on the surface seems to satisfy some need that we have. However, it is short lived, and we soon find out that sin fails to satisfy. Why do we hide things from others? It’s likely because we know that whatever we did is not good for us, and we would be embarrassed if it became known. Adam and Eve hid in the garden from God, for they wanted to keep their secret and disobedience from God. But we know that God sees and knows everything. We can’t hide from Him. Sometimes we do things that we know are wrong in secrecy—lust, adultery, stealing and false witness. When those secrets grow larger, they can become an anchor for our soul and can lead us deeper into the abyss of despair. Unfortunately, many may remain in that darkness and do not even know it. We need to free ourselves from the weight of sin, and get out of those shadows, so that we can live in the light. We are called to live in the light of Christ and called to be light for others. Take some time this Lent to see where you are in your life and in your relationship with God. If you have sins that are weighing you down, free yourself from them by going to the Sacrament of Reconciliation “so that you might not perish but might have eternal life.” -Bishop Gregory Parkes
MARCH 14, 2021 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 813-885-7861 Director of Faith Formation Deacon Matt Shirina dff@icctampa.org 813-884-3624 Religious Education Ministry Judy Licari reled@icctampa.org 813-884-3624 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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MARCH 14, 2021 Prayer List
SUNDAY - MARCH 14 - FOURTH SUNDAY OF LENT 7:00 A.M. People of Incarnation 9:00 A.M. + Margie Hilton 11:00 AM. + Elsa Maria Acosta Losada 1:00 P.M. +Julian Ricardo Orjuela MONDAY - MARCH 15 7:00 A.M. (SI) Angela Giacobbi TUESDAY - MARCH 16 7:00 A.M. + Rosa Menendez WEDNESDAY - MARCH 17 7:00 A.M. + Beverly Fenton THURSDAY - MARCH 18 7:00 A.M. + Mario Lopez FRIDAY - MARCH 19 7:00 A.M. + Daniel Ricardo Matta Santos SATURDAY - MARCH 20 9:00 AM. + Carmen Echeverria 4:00 P.M. All Souls in Purgatory SUNDAY - MARCH 21 - FIFTH SUNDAY OF LENT 7:00 A.M. + Mariana Hilton 9:00 A.M. People of Incarnation 11:00 A.M. + Gloria Bonilla 1:00 P.M. + Emma Penaranda
SACRIFICIAL GIFTS OF TREASURE OFFERTORY (First Collection) is used solely for the operation and maintenance of the parish.
Offertory Donations………..…......$ 11,007.00 Online Giving……………………...$ 4,638.00 Offertory Total………………....$ 15,645.00
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 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 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 SFC Michael Haley SGT Timothy Haley CPL Michael K. Lam A1C Noel C. Marcano
SRA Brett Masser LC George Mike LCPL. Reese Nichols 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
Envelopes that have not been picked up by March 19, 2021 will be destroyed and will not be ordered for November 1, 2021 thru October 31, 2022. Please call Rae from 7am - 8pm Sun. thru Sat. at 813-493-3069 to schedule a time to stop by the Parish Office and pick up your envelopes. 3
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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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This week we take up The Catholic Relief Services Collection to help Jesus in disguise. This collection helps six Catholic agencies to provide relief and support for struggling communities and to work for peace and reconciliation among our marginalized brothers and sisters here and around the world. Please prayerfully consider how you can support the collection. Learn more about the collection at www.usccb.org/catholic-relief.
Esta semana realizaremos The Catholic Relief Services Collection a fin de ayudar a Jesús con otro rostro, ¿le ayudarás? Esta colecta ayuda a seis agencias católicas a brindar alivio y apoyo a las comunidades que luchan por salir adelante y trabajar por la paz y la reconciliación entre nuestras hermanas y hermanos marginados, aquí y alrededor del mundo. Por favor, en oración, consideren la manera de apoyar a esta colecta. Más información sobre esta colecta en www.usccb.org/catholic-relief.
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VIACRUCIS PARROQUIAL CUARESMA 2021
STATIONS OF THE CROSS Fridays of Lent 7:30am- English 7:00 pm - 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 READINGS FOR THE WEEK Monday: Is 65:17-21; Ps 30:2, 4-6, 11-13b; Jn 4:43-54 Tuesday: Ez 47:1-9, 12; Ps 46:2-3, 5-6, 8-9; Jn 5:1-16 Wednesday: Is 49:8-15; Ps 145:8-9, 13cd-14, 17-18; Jn 5:17-30 Thursday: Ex 32:7-14; Ps 106:19-23; Jn 5:31-47 Friday: 2 Sm 7:4-5a, 12-14a, 16; Ps 89:2-5, 27, 29; Rm 4:13:16-18, 22; Mt 1:16, 18-21, 24a or Lk 2:41-51a Saturday: Jer 11:18-20; Ps 7:2-3, 9bc-12; Jn 7:40-53 Sunday: Jer 31:31-34; Ps 51:3-4, 12-15; Heb 5:7-9; Jn 12:20-33
El Equipo Parroquial de Animación Pastoral Hispana (EPAPHI), por medio del comité Piedad Popular, quiere invitarles a unirse a nosotros en oración, por medio de las meditaciones del viacrucis cuaresmal. Este se realizará todos los viernes de cuaresma, comenzando el viernes 19 de febrero a las 7:00 pm, por medio de la plataforma de Zoom. Para participar llame a la oficina parroquial del 14 al 19 para solicitar el enlace virtual. ID de reunión: 859 520 7930 Código de acceso: Cuaresma
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/8595207930?pwd= TWNNWW1nMG1uL2lrdXFnRURsWVRKQT09 TODAY’S READINGS First Reading — The wrath and the mercy of the Lord are revealed in the exile and liberation of the chosen people (2 Chronicles 36:14-16, 19-23) or 1 Samuel 16:1b, 6-7, 10-13a. Psalm — Let my tongue be silenced, if I ever forget you! (Psalm 137) or Psalm 23. Second Reading — By grace you have been saved (Ephesians 2:4-10) or Ephesians 5:8-14. Gospel — The Son was sent by God so that the world might be saved through him (John 3:14-21) or John 9:1-41 [1, 6-9, 13-17, 34-38]. 5
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Beware of Text Message, Email and Social Media Scams
It has come to the attention of the Diocese of St. Petersburg that parishioners have been receiving text messages, emails or direct messages asking for money and gift cards from people pretending to be our priests or sisters. Our priests, religious and staff do not contact individuals via text message or social media to ask for money or personal information. Also, we have become aware that at least one person was contacted by someone using Facebook Messenger pretending to be Bishop Gregory Parkes. Bishop Parkes does not contact individuals on social media using Facebook Messenger or direct messaging. Please report any suspicious activity to Facebook, Instagram or other platforms and do not respond. Do not reply to such text, email or social media messages and call your parish, school or the Diocese to verify its legitimacy if it appears suspicious. For helpful hints to keep yourself safe from scammers, please view the updated collection of resources at this link https://www.dosp.org/scamprevention/ If you have particular questions, please contact Teresa Peterson at (727) 344-1611 or tlp@dosp.org. 6
FOURTH SUNDAY OF LENT Principal Marrie McLaughlin
MARCH 14, 2021 mhm@icstampa.org 813-884-4502
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813-884-8326 • Every family photographed receives a complimentary Directory and a complimentary 8x10 portrait. Portrait sessions:
April 5th April 6th April 7th
2:00 to 8:30pm 2:00 to 8:30pm 2:00 to 8:30pm
April 8th 2:00 to 8:30pm April 9th 2:00 to 8:30pm April 10th 10:00am to 5:30pm 8
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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:
5 de abril 6 de abril 7 de abril
2:00 - 8:30pm 2:00 - 8:30pm 2:00 - 8:30pm
8 de abril 2:00 - 8:30pm 9 de abril 2:00 - 8:30pm 10 de abril 10:00am - 5:30pm 9
14 de marzo de 2021 LA MISERICORDIA DE DIOS La lectura de hoy del libro de las Crónicas contiene una especie de “breve historia” de Israel, que pone de relieve la misericordia de Dios en la elección de Ciro el persa para ser instrumento de liberación cuando el pueblo estaba en cautiverio en Babilonia. A pesar de su pecado y el castigo merecido al que estaban siendo sometidos, la misericordia de Dios se prodigó en el pueblo en forma de un acto milagroso de liberación. La Carta a los Efesios, en términos mucho más teológicos, da una versión similar de un Dios “que nos dio la vida con Cristo y en Cristo [y] por pura generosidad suya, hemos sido salvados”. El autor hace hincapié en que era cuando estábamos “muertos por nuestros pecados” que Dios nos salvó, un acto de pura gracia. Hace hincapié en que no es nuestro propio esfuerzo que nos ha liberado del pecado (“esto no se debe a ustedes mismos”); sino que “es un don de Dios”. Esto, por supuesto, es el corazón de todos los escritos paulinos, que la salvación nos llega por la fe en la misericordia de Dios, revelado en la muerte de Jesús. LECTURAS DE HOY Primera lectura — La ira y la misericordia del Señor se manifestaron en el exilio y la liberación del pueblo (2 Crónicas 36:14-16, 19-23) o 1 Samuel 16:1b, 6-7, 10-13a. Salmo — Que se me pegue la lengua al paladar si no me acuerdo de ti (Salmo 137 [136]) o Salmo 23(22). Segunda lectura — Dios, rico en misericordia y amor, nos dio vida con Cristo. (Efesios 2:4-10) o Efesios 5:8-14. Evangelio — Dios nos dio su Hijo único, para que todo el que crea en él tenga vida eterna (Juan 3:14-21). LECTURAS DE LA SEMANA Lunes: Is 65:17-21; Sal 30 (29):2, 4-6, 11-13b; Jn 4:43-54 Martes: Ez 47:1-9, 12; Sal 46 (45):2-3, 5-6, 8-9; Jn 5:1-16 Miércoles: Is 49:8-15; Sal 145 (144):8-9, 13cd-14, 17-18; Jn 5:17 -30 Jueves: Ex 32:7-14; Sal 106 (105):19-23; Jn 5:31-47 Viernes: 2 Sm 7:4-5a, 12-14a, 16; Sal 89 (88):2-5, 27, 29; Rm 4:13:16-18, 22; Mt 1:16, 18-21, 24a o Lc 2:41-51a Sábado: Jer 11:18-20; Sal 7:2-3, 9bc-12; Jn 7:40-53 Domingo: Jer 31:31-34; Sal 51 (50):3-4, 12-15; Heb 5:7-9; Jn 12:20-33
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Suelta la carga del pecado “Porque tanto amó Dios al mundo, que le entregó a su Hijo único, para que todo el que crea en él no perezca, sino que tenga vida eterna”. – Juan 3,16 Muchas personas cuando se les pregunta cuál es su versículo bíblico favorito dirán que es Juan 3,16: "Porque tanto amó Dios al mundo, que le entregó a su Hijo único, para que todo el que crea en él no perezca, sino que tenga vida eterna". Pero en la lectura del Evangelio de san Juan de este fin de semana debemos también examinar las escrituras circundantes, que quizá no sean tan agradables y esperanzadoras. Estoy seguro de que todos deseamos una buena vida e ir al cielo cuando nuestra vida termine. Sin embargo, una realidad de nuestra naturaleza humana es el pecado. Aunque deseamos esforzarnos por vivir una vida buena, a menudo nos vemos arrastrados a las tinieblas de este mundo, unas tinieblas que en apariencia satisfacen alguna necesidad que tenemos. Sin embargo, dura poco y pronto descubrimos que el pecado no satisface. ¿Por qué ocultamos cosas a los demás? Probablemente porque sabemos que lo que hemos hecho no es bueno para nosotros y nos avergonzaría que se supiera. Adán y Eva se escondieron de Dios en el jardín, porque querían ocultarle a Dios su secreto y su desobediencia. Pero sabemos que Dios lo ve y lo sabe todo. No podemos escondernos de él. A veces hacemos en secreto cosas que sabemos están mal: lujuria, adulterio, robo y falso testimonio. Cuando esos secretos aumentan pueden convertirse en un gran peso para nuestra alma y llevarnos al abismo de la desesperación. Desafortunadamente, muchas personas pueden permanecer en esa oscuridad sin siquiera saberlo. Necesitamos liberarnos del peso del pecado y salir de esas sombras, para poder vivir en la luz. Estamos llamados a vivir en la luz de Cristo y a ser luz para los demás. Dedica un tiempo en esta Cuaresma para ver por dónde anda tu vida y cómo estás en tu relación con Dios. Si tienes pecados que te agobian, libérate de ellos acudiendo al sacramento de la Reconciliación "para que no perezcas, sino que tengas vida eterna". -Monseñor Gregory Parkes