THIRTEENTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME | JUNE 28, 2020
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THIRTEENTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME PARISH OFFICE Hours: 9am - 4pm 5124 Gateway Dr. Tampa, FL 33615 | Ph. 813.885.7861 | www.icctampa.org
June 28, 2020 SCHOOL OFFICE 5111 Webb Rd. Tampa, FL 33615 | Ph. 813.884.4502 Fax: 813.885.3734 | www.icstampa.org
Loving God above all things Children often ask their parents, “who do you love more, me or him.” Or, “Which of your children do you love the most?” During an argument they might exclaim in anger or defiance, “You’ve always loved them more than me!” Of course, this isn’t true, but it’s what they might believe. In reading this Sunday’s Gospel from Saint Matthew, on the surface, we might note a rather difficult parallel. Jesus states that whoever loves their father or mother more than me is not worthy of me and what I have to give. Same with loving a son or daughter more than me. He adds, “whoever does not take up his cross and follow after me is not worthy of me.” We know the phrase, “Jesus is Love” but hearing it in this context might give one pause. After all, what parent would not do anything to save his or her son or daughter? It is always a difficult situation when a parent loses a child and blames or asks, “If God loves me, why would He do this to me?” We are called to love God in all times and situations with all our mind, heart, and soul. Parents, despite all of their goodness, are also sinful creatures and can occasionally be misled. This world is passing but heaven is eternal, as is God’s love for us. There are many temptations in life and to live a true life in Christ, there must be selfdenial of these things. God cannot be outdone in generosity and selfless love. After all, He gave His only Son to be our Savior. I’m not saying not to love your parents, children, friends or other things. The priority must be God above all things – particularly passing things. Do you have that courage to open your heart to be filled with God’s eternal love, and then to share it with others? Pray for that grace today. 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
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 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)
CHRISTIAN HOSPITALITY Day in and day out, we are required to make judgment calls informed by tough, durable, serviceable Christian love. We do what we can do, and God takes notice. God is in charge of rewards, and a glass of water will do when that is what we have to offer with a glad and open heart. Paul gives us a clear theology for the missionary work we do whenever anybody is close at hand. He reminds us that our work, our ministry, is carried on in concert with Christ. We have been baptized into his death and life. In any given moment both life and death are there, a kind of play of shadow and light. Sometimes it’s difficult to tell where shadow leaves off and light begins. God will take care of that, too.
Sunday: 7:00am, 9:00am, 11:00am, 1pm & Spanish at 3:00 pm MISAS EN ESPAÑOL: Domingos a la 3:00pm CONFESSIONS/Confesiones: Saturdays - 2:30pm to 3:30pm in Church or by appointment ROSARIO EN ESPAÑOL - Jueves de 5:30pm 6:30pm
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THIRTEENTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME
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Prayer List SUNDAY - JUNE 28 - THIRTEENTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME 7:00 A.M. PEOPLE OF INCARNATION 9:00 A.M. Intentions of Incarnation Parishioners 11:00 AM. Intentions of Incarnation Parishioners 1:00 P.M. + Tirso Cedeño de Ponte 3:00 P.M. + Jose A. Espejo by Hipolita German MONDAY - JUNE 29 7:00 A.M. Intentions of Incarnation Parishioners TUESDAY - JUNE 30 7:00 A.M. +Deceased Members of the Ebuen, Pedrajas & Balao Families WEDNESDAY - JULY 1 7:00 A.M. Vocations THURSDAY - JULY 2 7:00 A.M. Intentions of Incarnation Parishioners FRIDAY - JULY 3 7:00 A.M. Intentions of Incarnation Parishioners SATURDAY - JULY 4 9:00 AM. For Our Nation 4:00 P.M. +Natividad Rodriguez SUNDAY - JULY 5 - FOURTEENTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME 7:00 A.M. +Richard Weisburg 9:00 A.M. PEOPLE OF INCARNATION 11:00 A.M. +John F. Flynn 1:00 P.M. +Roulien Abreu 3:00 P.M. +Heriberto Rojas
TODAY’S READINGS First Reading — Elisha promises a baby son to the hospitable woman (2 Kings 4:8-11, 14-16a). Psalm — For ever I will sing the goodness of the Lord (Psalm 89). Second Reading — We shall live in newness of life as Christ was raised from the dead (Romans 6:3-4, 8-11). Gospel — Whoever gives but a cup of cold water to another will surely be rewarded (Matthew 10:37-42). READINGS FOR THE WEEK Monday: Acts 12:1-11; Ps 34:2-9; 2 Tm 4:6-8, 17-18; Mt 16:13-19 Tuesday: Am 3:1-8; 4:11-12; Ps 5:4b-8; Mt 8:23-27 Wednesday: Am 5:14-15, 21-24; Ps 50:7-13, 16bc-17; Mt 8:28-34 Thursday: Am 7:10-17; Ps 19:8-11; Mt 9:1-8 Friday: Eph 2:19-22; Ps 117:1bc, 2; Jn 20:24-29 Saturday: Am 9:11-15; Ps 85:9ab, 10-14; Mt 9:14-17 or, for Independence Day, any readings from the Mass “For the Country,” nos. 882- 886, or “For Peace and Justice,” nos. 887-891 Sunday: Zec 9:9-10; Ps 145:1-2, 8-11, 13-14; Rom 8:9, 11-13; Mt 11:25-30
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 Olga Cora Teresa Cueva Robert Curry Jennie Cusmano Anne Delgado Beverly Fenton Gloria Fernandez Manuel Fernandez
Ana Sophia Girwar-Nath
Kiara Girwar-Nath Adriene Goldman Angelica Gonzalez Elena Gonzalez Mercedes Gonzalez
Noemi Gonzalez Griselia Guerrero Jan Jenkins Jacqualyn Jones Charles Kanaszka Teresa Kanaszka Patricia Kilkelly Mary Ellen King Benny Longo Sharon Maclejews Bonnie Miller
Erika Mino Dina Marie Osburn Sarah Paccione
Sergio Padron Reina
Sylvia Rom Chuck Schaff Nancy Shirina Rachel Slowey
Dominic Van Someren
Carlos Valencia Rose Marie Varas Rose Vrabel Pat Whitty Greg Windmiller Amy Workman
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
The Parish Office will be closed on Friday, July 3rd in observance of the Independence Day Holiday. The church and all facilities will also be closed therefore, we will not have Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament this Friday.
Out of an abundance of caution, due to a staff member potentially contracting the Covid-19 virus and awaiting results; confessions and masses are cancelled. Sorry for any inconvenience. God Bless Father Mike 3
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June 28, 2020 There are many masses available in the upcoming weeks. If you would like to reserve a mass, contact Irene Martinez by email at secretary@icctampa.org or call the parish office.
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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.
HOME MAKERS OF HOPE IS UP AND RUNNING! Pickups have resumed for the first and third Saturdays and can be arranged by going to our website to "Contact Us" to provide the needed information. Deliveries to families occur on Tuesdays and VOLUNTEERS are desperately needed. Rising High School Seniors and all College age students are ideal! SERVICE HOURS are readily available-EARN your whole year's requirement this summer! ** Contact Connie at http://www.homemakersofhope.com. **Face masks, disposable gloves, and sanitizers/disinfectants are available at the warehouse. All cautions are being used. It is not necessary to enter the homes for the deliveries. 4
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Faith Formation 813-884-3624
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THIRTEENTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME Principal Marrie McLaughlin
June 28, 2020 mhm@icstampa.org 813-884-4502
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Amar a Dios sobre todas las cosas
Los niños a menudo les preguntan a sus padres: “¿a quién amas tú más, a mí o a él?” o “¿a cuál de mis hermanos amas más?” Y en algún momento de riña hasta pudieran exclamar con enfado o desafío: “¡Siempre los has amado más a ellos que a mí!”. Por supuesto que esto no es cierto, pero es quizás lo que ellos crean. En la lectura de este domingo del Evangelio de san Mateo podemos notar, así por encima, un paralelismo bastante difícil. Jesús declara que “el que ama a su padre o a su madre más que a mí, no es digno de mí” y añade que “el que no toma su cruz y me sigue, no es digno de mí”. Conocemos la frase “Jesús es amor”, pero oírla en este contexto nos puede dar que pensar. Después de todo, ¿qué no haría un padre para salvar a su hijo o hija? Es siempre difícil para los padres perder a su hijo o hija, y culpar a Dios o preguntarse: “¿Si Dios me ama, porque me ha hecho esto?” Estamos llamados a amar a Dios en todo tiempo y en toda situación, con todo nuestro corazón, nuestra mente y nuestra alma. Los padres, a pesar de toda su bondad, son también creaturas pecadoras y ocasionalmente pueden estar equivocados. Este mundo es pasajero, pero el cielo es eterno, tal como lo es el amor de Dios hacia nosotros. Hay muchas tentaciones en la vida y para vivir verdaderamente en Cristo hay que negarse a sí mismo. Dios no puede ser superado en generosidad y amor incondicional. Después de todo, Dios entregó a su Hijo, para que fuera nuestro Salvador. No estoy diciendo que dejen de amar a sus padres, a sus hijos o a sus amigos, sino que Dios tiene la prioridad sobre todas las cosas, pues todo lo demás es pasajero. ¿Tienes la valentía de abrir tu corazón para que Dios lo llene con su amor eterno y después compartirlo con los demás? Ora hoy para pedir esta gracia. Monseñor Gregory Parkes
HOSPITALIDAD CRISTIANA En todo momento se requiere de nosotros que hagamos decisiones para la acción, informadas por el amor cristiano que es difícil, duradero y útil. Hacemos lo que podemos, y Dios presta atención. Dios se encarga de las recompensas, y un vaso de agua es suficiente cuando es lo que podemos proporcionar con corazón abierto y alegre. Pablo nos da una teología clara para el trabajo misionero que hacemos cuando alguien está cerca. Nos recuerda que nuestro trabajo, nuestro ministerio, se cumple en coordinación con Cristo. Hemos sido bautizados en su muerte y en su vida. A cada momento, tanto la vida como la muerte están presentes, un juego de intercambio entre sombra y luz. A veces, es difícil diferenciar el margen entre la luz y la sombra. Pero, Dios se encargará de esto, también. LECTURAS DE HOY Primera lectura — La hospitalidad genuina se alaba mucho (2 Reyes 4:8-11, 14-16a). Salmo — Proclamaré sin cesar la misericordia del Señor (Salmo 89 [88]). Segunda lectura — Están muertos al pecado por su bautismo en Cristo Jesús. Vivan para Dios en Cristo Jesús (Romanos 6:3-4, 8-11). Evangelio — No es digno de mí el que no toma su cruz para seguirme. El que los recibe a ustedes, a mí me recibe. (Mateo 10:3742).
LECTURAS DE LA SEMANA Lunes:
Hch 12:1-11; Sal 34 (33):2-9; 2 Tm 4:6-8, 17-18; Mt 16:1319 Martes: Am 3:1-8; 4:11-12; Sal 5:4b-8; Mt 8:23-27 Miércoles: Am 5:14-15, 21-24; Sal 50 (49):7-13, 16bc-17; Mt 8:28-34 Jueves: Am 7:10-17; Sal 19 (18):8-11; Mt 9:1-8 Viernes: Ef 2:19-22; Sal 117 (116):1bc, 2; Jn 20:24-29 Sábado: Am 9:11-15; Sal 85 (84):9ab, 10-14; Mt 9:14-17 o para el Día de la Independencia se pueden tomar las lecturas de las Misas para varias necesidades y ocasiones: Por la nación o por la paz y justicia Domingo: Zac 9:9-10; Sal 145 (144):1-2, 8-11, 13-14; Rom 8:9, 1113; Mt 11:25-30