INCARNATION CATHOLIC CHURCH
8220 W. Hillsborough Ave. Tampa, FL 33615 | www.icctampa.org
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FIFTH SUNDAY OF EASTER PARISH OFFICE Hours: 9am - 4pm 5124 Gateway Dr. Tampa, FL 33615 Ph. 813.885.7861 | www.icctampa.org
MAY 2, 2021 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 everyone doing well. All is well here at Incarnation Central, big week for the parish – Confirmations and First Holy Communions have happened over the past week. I want to take this opportunity to Congratulate all who have made these great milestones in their faith journey. I also would like to Thank Bishop Parkes for being at Incarnation Church to confirm our youth, it is truly an honor to have had the Bishop with us! To those who have received the sacraments, know that the older you get the more your faith will increase, and you will come to a much better understanding of the gifts you have received. We hear in our Gospel today that Jesus is the vine, and we are the branches. In today’s world there are so many different distractions and events or things vying for our attention. Unfortunately, people with no faith easily get caught up in the things of the world. We, on the other hand, are blessed to be connected with our Creator, our Savior and our God!! This is the plan of our God but as we always have freedom, He counts on us to make the right decisions and stay connected to Him, without Him the world is a scary place – with Him we know peace and joy because we know where we truly belong! Have a great week! God Bless You! -Love, Fr. Mike
We are the branches
“I am the vine, you are the branches.” – John 15:5
Many of us are concerned about energy these days. Scientists and engineers are constantly working to find cleaner and more efficient sources of energy. We see gas prices on the rise. When that happens, we may consider purchasing a car that gets better gas mileage or a hybrid. Same with an air-conditioners and many appliances. Over time they become less efficient and more costly to operate, so you consider replacing them. So how does this energy talk go with this week’s Gospel from John, where Jesus says, “I am the vine, you are the branches?” Jesus explains that we are part of Him by using the imagery of a vine, branches, and a vine grower. A vine must have branches to grow and prosper. We are the branches. We cannot reach our best potential without Jesus, the vine, to help us grow. The vine needs plenty of sunlight, water, and good soil to grow. But if there are branches that sap the energy from the rest of the plant, then the vine grower will cut it down and destroy it. For us to grow spiritually we need prayer, study, and action. We must give God our praise and prayer by opening our hearts and minds to Him. We study scripture to grow in wisdom and understanding. We put our faith into action by helping our neighbors and community. By these things, we produce good fruit for the body of Christ, the Church. If we fall short in these areas, then we are not producing the fruits the God wants from us. We become useless, preventing the plant from growing and flourishing. We can suffer spiritually and emotionally, potentially dragging others down with us. We need to strive for growth and produce the best we can for the good of the Kingdom, our community and ourselves. Our energy comes through the Holy Spirit working within us. We must persevere in study, prayer and action by Courageously Living the Gospel at home, at work and in our community. -Bishop Gregory Parkes
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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MAY 2, 2021 Prayer List
SUNDAY - MAY 2 - FIFTH SUNDAY OF EASTER 7:00 A.M. (SI) Mark Shurman 9:00 A.M. + Matthew Shirina Sr. 11:00 AM. People of Incarnation 1:00 P.M. Sylvia & Juan Milian MONDAY - MAY 3 7:00 A.M. + Ed Gerber TUESDAY - MAY 4 7:00 A.M. + Mario Lopez WEDNESDAY - MAY 5 7:00 A.M. VOCATIONS THURSDAY - MAY 6 7:00 A.M. + Esther Reyes FRIDAY - MAY 7 7:00 A.M. + Amanda Hernandez SATURDAY - MAY 8 9:00 A.M. + Jesmé Deschanel 4:00 P.M. + Robert Shelton SUNDAY - MAY 9 - SIXTH SUNDAY OF EASTER 7:00 A.M. Intentions of Incarnation Parishioners 9:00 A.M. Intentions of Incarnation Parishioners 11:00 A.M. Intentions of Incarnation Parishioners 1:00 P.M. People of Incarnation
SACRIFICIAL GIFTS OF TREASURE OFFERTORY (First Collection) is used solely for the operation and maintenance of the parish.
Offertory Donations………..…......$ 10,145..63 Online Giving……………………...$ 2,856.00 Offertory Total………………....$ 13,001.63
THANK YOU FOR YOUR GENEROSITY! READINGS FOR THE WEEK Monday: 1 Cor 15:1-8; Ps 19:2-5; Jn 14:6-14 Tuesday: Acts 14:19-28; Ps 145:10-13ab, 21; Jn 14:27-31a Wednesday: Acts 15:1-6; Ps 122:1-5; Jn 15:1-8 Thursday: Acts 15:7-21; Ps 96:1-3, 10; Jn 15:9-11 Friday: Acts 15:22-31; Ps 57:8-10, 12; Jn 15:12-17 Saturday: Acts 16:1-10; Ps 100:1b-3, 5; Jn 15:18-21 Sunday: Acts 10:25-36, 34-35, 44-48; Ps 98:1-4; 1 Jn 4:7-10 or 1 Jn 4:11-16; Jn 15:9-17
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. Abshier Family Marie Archondis Melissa Adler Nora Alonso Julie Bianchi Monique Biumi Joseph Brana Catherine Bravo Nicole Burgos Cora Millie Cecil Olga Cora Robert Curry Jennie Cusmano Anne Delgado Laura Delince Susan Denney Emmanuel Ana Sophia Girwar-Nath
Kiara Girwar-Nath Adriene Goldman Angelica Gonzalez Jenny Hatfield
Jeff Haynes Anne Haywood Jacqualyn Jones Teresa Kanaszka Jon Kemman Ray Kemman Mary Ellen King Sharon Maclejews Alberto Martinez Matthew T. McLane Meagan E. McLane Melissa D. McLane Xaviel Mercedes Bonnie Miller Ginny Miller Dina Marie Osburn Sarah Paccione Luiza Paci Barbara Read Bernie Read Lisa Roach Sylvia Rom
Madison Rudeck Chuck Schaff Nancy Shirina Peggy Shirina Rachel Slowey Mary T. Smith
Dominic Van Someren
Karyn Steuer Rose Marie Varas Rose Vrabel Maerena Walton Xavier Ward 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 SN Ryan Schultz 2LT Brandon Shively SPC Jason Seal Daniella Alexandra Serrano A1C Aaron Wilson Cadet Caleb K. Wong
TODAY’S READINGS First Reading — Barnabas reported to the apostles how Saul had seen the Lord on the way (Acts 9:26-31). Psalm — I will praise you, Lord, in the assembly of your people (Psalm 22). Second Reading — This is God’s commandment: that we may believe and love (1 John 3:18-24). Gospel — I am the true vine; whoever remains in me will bear much fruit (John 15:1-8).
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Youth Corner
TV Show/App Pick of the Week
Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament is this Friday following the 7:00am Mass until 10:00am.Won’t you spend one hour with our Lord? We especially need adorers between 9am – 10am.
“The Chosen” by Angel Studios Did you know that you can watch the first ever multi-season series about the life and ministry of Jesus Christ for FREE?! Jonathan Roumie is the actor who plays Jesus, and he is a Catholic who has a strong devotion to Divine Mercy. He portrays the human side of Jesus like no one before him ever has. 1. The 8 episodes of Season 1 have already concluded. 2. Now, we are going into the first 2 episodes of Season 2. 3. They are projecting to have 7 or 8 seasons in total. So before getting too far behind and missing the opportunity to get all caught up, download the FREE app on your phone, and start experiencing how you, too, are CHOSEN by God!
“Even the weakest and most vulnerable, the sick, the old, the unborn and the poor, are masterpieces of God’s creation, made in his own image, destined to live forever, and deserving of the utmost reverence and respect.” USCCB Respect Life flyer quoting Pope Francis’ “Day for Life Greeting” © 2013 Libreria Editrice Vaticana. Used with permission. All rights reserved.
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Mark your calendars for the Ordination to the Priesthood of Deacon Israel “Izzie” Hernandez on May 15, 2021 at 11:00 am at the Cathedral of St. Jude the Apostle. Seating will be limited within the Cathedral, but the ordination will also be live streamed at dosp.org/livestream, on Facebook.com/diostpete, and on YouTube.com/dioceseofstpete. Deacon Israel “Izzie” Antonio Hernandez, was born and raised in Tampa, Florida. Although this is true, his family is from the island of Puerto Rico. His parents are Israel and Daisy Hernandez. He is the youngest of three: his sisters are Judyvette and Meredith Hernandez. Deacon Izzie studied at the University of South Florida, where he got his degree in Business Marketing. He also has his Philosophy degree from St. John Vianney College Seminary. His home parish is Our Lady of the Rosary Catholic Church in Land O’Lakes, Florida, where he spent many of his college years as a Core Team Member, ministering to both the middle and high school youth groups. Deacon Izzie worked for his uncle, Richard Pagan, who owns his own carpet cleaning business. He was employed with him all through college and spent six years working for him. Some of Deacon Izzie’s hobbies/interests are; drawing, playing sports (particularly basketball and soccer), superheroes, praise and worship style adoration, and family time. Family is so very important to Deacon Izzie, that his Chalice was handpicked by his parents and two sisters, and given as a gift from family in Puerto Rico, Chicago, New York, Alabama, and Florida. As for his call to the priesthood, Deacon Izzie said it was during his time of ministering to the youth and his own experience as a teen, that he was drawn to serve the Church, the people of God. He often quotes this, “It was during adoration at Camp Covecrest, that I heard the Lord say, ‘Just give it a year’”. As a seminarian for the Diocese of St. Petersburg, Izzie has served in the following parishes: St. Michael (Hudson), Incarnation (Tampa), and Cathedral of St. Jude the Apostle (St. Petersburg). There will be a Solemn Vespers Service on Friday, May 14, 2021 at 7:00 pm at Christ the King Parish in Tampa (821 S. Dale Mabry Highway). All are welcome to attend this prayer service, as social distancing permits. The Vespers Service will be livestreamed on Christ the King’s website at ctk-tampa.org/live-mass. Learn more about Deacon Hernandez during a Facebook Live on Monday, May 10, 2021, at 7:00 p.m. on the Diocese of St. Petersburg’s Facebook page. Find more details here.
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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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FIFTH SUNDAY OF EASTER Principal Marrie McLaughlin
MAY 2, 2021 mhm@icstampa.org 813-884-4502
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Somos los sarmientos
"Yo soy la vid, ustedes los sarmientos". - Juan 15, 5 Hoy en día, a muchos de nosotros nos preocupa el tema de la energía. Los científicos e ingenieros trabajan constantemente para encontrar fuentes de energía más limpias y eficientes. Vemos que los precios de la gasolina aumentan y por eso puede que consideremos comprar un automóvil que nos dé un mejor rendimiento de gasolina o que sea híbrido. Lo mismo ocurre con los acondicionadores de aire y muchos enseres eléctricos. Con el tiempo se vuelven menos eficientes y su funcionamiento es más costoso, por lo que uno se plantea si debemos sustituirlos. ¿Qué relación tiene esta charla sobre la energía con el Evangelio de san Juan de esta semana donde Jesús dice: "Yo soy la vid, ustedes los sarmientos"? Jesús explica que somos parte de él utilizando la imagen de una vid, unos sarmientos y un viticultor. Una vid debe tener sarmientos para crecer y prosperar. Nosotros somos los sarmientos. No podemos alcanzar nuestro mejor potencial sin que Jesús, la vid, nos ayude a crecer. La vid necesita mucha luz solar, agua y buena tierra para crecer; pero si hay ramas que absorben la energía del resto de la planta, entonces el viticultor las corta y las destruye. Para crecer espiritualmente necesitamos oración, estudio y acción. Debemos ofrecer a Dios nuestra alabanza y oración, y abrirle nuestro corazón y nuestra mente. Estudiamos las Escrituras para crecer en sabiduría y entendimiento. Ponemos nuestra fe en acción al ayudar a nuestros vecinos y a la comunidad. Al hacer eso producimos buenos frutos para el cuerpo de Cristo, que es la Iglesia. Si nos quedamos cortos en esas acciones no producimos los frutos que Dios quiere de nosotros. Nos volvemos inútiles e impedimos que la planta crezca y florezca. Podemos sufrir espiritual y emocionalmente, y hasta podríamos arrastrar a otras personas con nosotros. Tenemos que esforzarnos por crecer y hacer lo mejor que podamos para el bien del Reino, de nuestra comunidad y de nosotros mismos. Nuestra energía proviene del Espíritu Santo que obra en nosotros. Debemos perseverar en el estudio, la oración y la acción, para vivir valientemente el Evangelio en casa, en el trabajo y en nuestra comunidad. - Monseñor Gregory Parkes LECTURAS DE HOY Primera lectura — Bernabé explica a los discípulos en Jerusalén la conversión de Pablo (Hechos 9:26-31). Salmo — Bendito sea el Señor. Aleluya (Salmo 22 [21]). Segunda lectura — Dios nos ordena que creamos en el nombre de Jesucristo y que nos amemos como él nos ama (1 Juan 3:18-24). Evangelio — Los que viven en Jesús y Jesús vive en ellos producen mucho fruto (Juan 15:1-8).
LECTURAS DE LA SEMANA Lunes: 1 Cor 15:1-8; Sal 19 (18):2-5; Jn 14:6-14 Martes: Hch 14:19-28; Sal 145 (144):10-13ab, 21;Jn 14:27-31a Miércoles: Hch 15:1-6; Sal 122 (121):1-5; Jn 15:1-8 Jueves: Hch 15:7-21; Sal 96 (95):1-3, 10; Jn 15:9-11 Viernes: Hch 15:22-31; Sal 57 (56):8-10, 12; Jn 15:12-17 Sábado: Hch 16:1-10; Sal 100 (99):1b-3, 5; Jn 15:18-21 Domingo: Hch 10:25-36, 34-35, 44-48; Sal 98 (97):1-4; 1 Jn 4:7-10