Church Address: 8220 W. Hillsborough Ave., Tampa, FL 33615 Parish Office: 5124 Gateway Dr., Tampa, FL 33615 Mon.– Fri. 9:00am – 4:00pm Phone: 813-885-7861 www.icctampa.org
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CLERGY Rev. Michael Suszynski, Pastor Rev. Philip Clement, Parochial Vicar Rev. Francisco Hernandez, Parochial Vicar Deacon Ramon Rodriguez Deacon Matt Shirina
Third Sunday of Advent PARISH OFFICE Hours: 9am - 4pm 5124 Gateway Dr., Tampa, FL 3361 Ph. 813.885.7861 www.icctampa.org
December 11, 2016 SCHOOL OFFICE 5111 Webb Rd., Tampa, FL 33615 Ph. 813.884.4502 Fax: 813.885.3734 www.icstampa.org
STAFF 813-885-7861 Stewardship Director - Rae Stabile stewardship@icctampa.org Facility Manager - Ed Conner facilitymanager@icctampa.org 813-949-9021 Parish Secretary - Irene Martinez secretary@icctampa.org Bulletin Coordinator - Monica Windmiller bulletin@icctampa.org Director of Music - David Funes musicdirector@icctampa.org Director of Faith Formation Deacon Matt Shirina dff@icctampa.org 813-884-3624 Religious Education Ministry Cheralyn Quevedo reled@icctampa.org 813-884-3624
A SEASON OF HOPE
Today we can bask in the imagery that the Mass readings offer us. In particular, Isaiah’s vision of a parched land that blooms with abundant flowers holds a message for each of us. Too often we are just like that parched land. We can allow ourselves to become absorbed in the waves of consumerism that grip so many. We look for fulfillment in the things that money can buy. Unfortunately, this leaves us like parched land, thirsting for something that money can’t buy. This holy season has much to offer to quench our thirsts. In a word, this season offers hope. We are told that those who are ransomed by God will know joy and gladness. For them, sorrow and mourning will be no more. Let us place our hope in these promises.
TODAY’S READINGS First Reading — The barren deserts will rejoice and flower. Tired bodies will Monday through Friday: 7:00am & 8:30am receive strength. Aching hearts will be made glad (Isaiah 35:1-6a, 10). Psalm — Lord, come and save us (Psalm 146). Saturday: 8:30am & 4:30pm (Vigil) Second Reading — Be patient, for the coming of the Lord is as sure as the Sunday: 7:30am, 9:00am, 10:30am (signed), 12pm rain (James 5:7-10). Holy Days: 7:00pm (Vigil) , 7:00am, 8:30am, Gospel — Tell of what you hear and see: The blind regain their vision, the 12:10pm, 6:00pm (Spanish), 7:30pm (English) crippled their movement, the deaf their hearing (Matthew 11:2-11). MASS SCHEDULE
MISAS EN ESPAÑOL:
READINGS FOR THE WEEK Zec 2:14-17 or Rv 11:19a; 12:1-6a, 10ab; Jdt 13:18bcde, 19; Lk 1:26-38 or Lk 1:39-47, or any readings from the Common of the CONFESSIONS: Blessed Virgin Mary, nos. 707-712 Saturdays - 2:30pm to 3:30pm in Church Tuesday: Zep 3:1-2, 9-13; Ps 34:2-3, 6-7, 17-19, 23; or by appointment Mt 21:28-32 Wednesday: Is 45: 6b-8, 18, 21b-25; Ps 85:9ab, 10-14; DEVOTIONS Lk 7:18b-23 Morning Prayer Group: Liturgy of the Hours Thursday: Is 54:1-10; Ps 30:2, 4-6, 11-12a, 13b; Mon., Tue., Thurs., Fri. & Sat.: 8:10am Lk 7:24-30 8:25am Friday: Is 56:1-3a, 6-8; Ps 67:2-3, 5, 7-8; Jn 5:33-36 Gn 49:2, 8-10; Ps 72:1-4ab, 7-8, 17; Mt 1:1-17 EXPOSITION OF THE BLESSED SACRAMENT Eve- Saturday: Sunday: Is 7:10-14; Ps 24:1-6; Rom 1:1-7; Mt 1:18-24 ry 1st Friday following the 8:30am Mass until Domingos a la 1:30pm Viernes a las 6:30pm
6:15pm in the chapel ROSARY: Thursdays at 11:30am in the chapel
ROSARIO EN ESPAÑOL - Jueves de 5:30pm 6:30pm
Monday:
Blood Drive Today 8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. 2
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† MASS INTENTIONS † SUNDAY - December 11th - THIRD SUNDAY OF AVENT
7:30 A.M. + Enrique Davila by wife 9:00 A.M. + Raquel Cruz by The Duran family 10:30 A.M. PEOPLE OF INCARNATION 12:00 P.M. + Eileen Fernandez by Wilma Meeks & girls 1:30 P.M. (SI) Ill members of ICCW by ICCW
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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 813-885-7861 or send an e-mail to bulletin@icctampa.org.
PRAY FOR
MONDAY - December 12
7:00 A.M.+ Deceased Members of Gubernat & Jimmy by The Reilly family 8:30 A.M. + Nicholas John by Annet & Jose TUESDAY - December 13
7:00 A.M. 8:30 A.M. + D. Larry by Hilda Lyons WEDNESDAY - December 14
7:00 A.M. + Shirley Sullivan by Husband 8:30 A.M. + Arsenio Sevillano by Lucia Sevillano THURSDAY - December 15
7:00 A.M. 8:30 A.M. + Margaret Daab by family FRIDAY - December 16
7:00 A.M. 8:30 A.M. + Kristina Svrcek by The Cressman family 6:30 P.M. + Jose R. De La Vega by Georgina De la Vega SATURDAY - December 17
8:30 A.M 4:30 P.M. (SI) The Barrera family SUNDAY - December 18 - FOURTH SUNDAY OF ADVENT
7:30 A.M. + Eileen Fernandez by Tina Reilly 9:00 A.M. (SI) The Arrazola Family 10:30 A.M. +Deceased Members of the Svrcek Family by The Cressmans 12:00 P.M. PEOPLE OF INCARNATION 1:30 P.M. + Louis Anthony Miranda by Rosa Genao
SACRIFICIAL GIFTS OF TREASURE OFFERTORY (Fir st Collection) is used solely for the operation and maintenance of the parish. Weekly Target ................................................. $21,000.00 12/04/2016 Offertory Donations ..................... $14,736.76 Online Giving…………………….$3,869.00 Shortfall…………………………. $2,394.24 Renovation……….………………$1,842.00
THANK YOU FOR YOUR GENEROSITY!
PLEASE PRAY FOR OUR MILITARY
PV2 Chad Michael Burgess PV2 Angelique Burgess SGT Damian Patrick Bumm A1C Angela Costa SRA Christina Costa A1C Brett Masser Pfc Yoselyn Rivera
Aida Acosta Christian Alexander Michael Alexander Cary Alonso Felix Barrio Bob Beaudry Monique Biumi Doris Brana-Rivera Judith A. Brown Ruth Bush Sandy Cacacie Jessica Caldwell Barbara Clark-Alexander Olga Cora Haley Crumpler Felix Cruz Fr. Paul Damien Walter Debaun Haydee Delestre Jesus Delgado Jose Delgado Porfirio Delgado Silvia Delgado Dennis Dickson Erica Frye Kevin Fugua Sisto Giordano Ana S Girwar-Nath Ene Gonzalez Kathy Holecek Joanne Hughes Charles Kanaszka
Ignacio Lopez Michael Lowe Marciano Macias Luis Daniel Maldonado Llidio Mendes Salvatore Micele Ginny Miller Enida Montero Ramona Mora James Newell Francisco Ochoa Rosemary Ondrovic Gloria Oyola Sarah Paccione Gabriel Rivera Lourdes Rivera Geraldine S Henry Salsano Kim Schult Elaine Schutz Don Shamblin Charles Stachowiak Kathleen Stachowiak Phyllis Stadtmueller Robert Teel Penny Tinsley Dale Tucker Rose Vrabel Susanne Whitton Dorothy Williams Greg Windmiller Amy Workman
We encourage all of our parishioners to take advantage of this opportunity to receive the Sacrament of Reconciliation during this Advent Season. All Weekday services will start at 7:00p.m. ADENT PENANCE SERVICES SCHEDULE Incarnation - Monday, December 12th at 7 p.m. Christ the King - Tuesday, December 13th at 7 p.m. St. Lawrence - Wednesday, December 14th at 7 p.m. St. Joseph - Thursday, December 15th at 7 p.m. 3
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Director of Faith Formation Deacon Matt Shirina dff@icctampa.org
Religious Education Ministry Cheralyn Quevedo reled@icctampa.org
This Month’s Faith Formation Highlights
Interested in Becoming Catholic?
Faith Formation is LIFE LONG AND ON-GOING
We are still accepting new and past students to our program!! Please stop by the Faith Formation Office during the week to get your child/children registered. New Office Hours: Mon. 9-4, Tue. 12-4, Wed. 9-6, Thu. 12-4, Friday 9-1 Please, let me know if you have any questions. Thanks Deacon Matt
Is God calling you? Are you looking to deepen your relationship with Jesus and be part of His Church? RCIA – Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults is the process of initiation by which individuals are fully received into the Catholic Church through the reception of Baptism, Confirmation, and Holy Eucharist or Communion. If you, or anyone you may know, are interested in becoming Catholic or simply have questions regarding the Catholic faith, please contact Deacon Matt Shirina at 813-884-3624 or you can email him at dff@icctampa.org.
Thank you to everyone who helped with our past two Reconciliation Workshops! At the workshops our First Communicants learned the importance of the Sacrament of Reconciliation. Father Clement gave them a demonstration; the children walked over to the Confessionals; they watched a puppet show on the Parable of the Lost Sheep and the Prodigal Son and they learned how to make St. Therese Sacrifice Beads. Thank you to everyone for attending!
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IN KEEPING WITH OUR TRADITION, WE AT INCARNATION CATHOLIC SCHOOL: Inspire disciples of Christ, Challenge each individual to a be a life-long learner, and Strive to live our Catholic faith through service to each other and the community. --------------------------------------------------------5111 Webb Road * Tampa, FL 33615 * www.icstampa.org * Tel: (813) 884-4502 * Fax: (813) 885-3734
Excep onal Catholic Educa on at ICS By: Ester Esco o, 7th Grade Language Arts and Religion Teacher Students walk several paths that lead to Christ at ICS. This is not much different than the golden road that Dorothy was on, as she made her way to The Wizard of Oz. Like her, our students have many people helping them reach their des na on. They have our priests, who o en include a lively and student focused lesson about the history of our Church during our Wednesday masses. Students have learned that the mass can include prayers in the Greek and in Hebrew languages. Our priests take the step-by-step approach of educa ng our students to help them be er understand our Catholic Tradi on. Just before going to Mass, we hold our Mission Mass gathering with all of our students. In this space, we usually meet with Principal Zelenka, and he leads students to see God in our world and his relevance to their lives today. He breaks down and explains the Mass readings in a way that is very engaging to students. In the classrooms, students get daily opportuni es to delve deeper into Catholic Tradi ons and biblical teachings. For example, in our literature class, our students make connec ons from the text to faith. In essence, we look for God’s presence and his lessons in any story we read. Using the idea that “God is in the details”, we set out to purposely look for Him in books of varying genres. Con nuing on this path of the yellow brick road, monthly, students will be going to Adora on. This is a wonderful opportunity for them to come into a closer and more personal relaonship with God. The visits to Adora on are amazing and life changing! This is the place where they will encounter the living God. Walking into ICS is like walking down the yellow brick road towards heaven. We are all on it because we want to meet and see God. He has placed our great Priests, directors, and teachers on this path to help guide our students to Him, while they learn about His love for them along the way.
If you have any ques ons or would like any addi onal informa on about becoming a part of the ICS Family, please contact our ICS Registrar, Mrs. Michele Moody, to set up a personal tour at (813)884-4502 or icsmmood@icstampa.org 5
ALTAR SERVERS - Jennifer Clavell - 813-244-8039 or José Clavell – 813-244-8053 COUPLES FOR CHRIST - Arthur Barlaan - 813-918-0611 or Joy Barlaan 813-434-7651 Email: cfcartjoyusa@gmail.com
CABALLEROS DE COLÓN - Información - Jose Clavell jose.clavell@gmail.com o Juan Caba jcaba22@hotmail.com COMITÉ HISPANO - Se reúne el tercer jueves de cada mes CORO HISPANO - David Funes - musicdirector@icctampa.org o 813885-7861. Jueves a las 7:00pm en el salón de música
EUCHARISTIC MINISTERS - If you would like to join this ministry contact Frank Salamone Phone: 813-205-8259 Email: fsalamone2003@yahoo.com
EMAUS DAMAS - Luz Dary Domínguez - 813-408-0207. Miércoles de por medio 7pm.
READERS - Fr. Clement - 813-885-7861
EMAUS HOMBRES - Stevenson Quirindongo GRUPO DE JOVENES -
ENVIRONMENT/ART - Connie Hennessey - 884-8326 USHERS - Tom Osborn - 813-885-3829 VISITORS OF THE SICK BIBLE STUDY - Deacon Matt Shirina - 813-884-3624 COLUMBIETTES - Alma Shamblin - 813-886-9365 Meet every 2nd Thursday at 7:00pm, St. Francis Room 1 FINANCE COUNCIL - Paul M. Phillips - 813-943-5057 ICCW - INCARNATION COUNCIL OF CATHOLIC WOMEN Debra McCauley - 813-814-7657 Gen. Mtg. 1st Thursdays - Rosary at 7pm - Mtg. starts at 7:30pm JOB SEARCH SUPPORT - Hilda Lyons - icjobsupport@hotmail.com KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS - For membership information - Juan Caba - jcaba22@hotmail.com or Jose Clavell jose.clavell@gmail.com LIFE MINISTRY - Theresa Salamone - 813- 649-8155 or tks052003@yahoo.com MUSIC MINISTRY - David Funes - musicdirector@icctampa.org 813-885-7861. Wednesday Rehearsals, 7 - 9pm in the Church Music Room PRAYER SHAWL GROUP - Leonor “Lily” Duran - 813-806-1567 or lilypadiii@yahoo.com. Meeting 2nd Tuesday, 7:00pm in Faith Formation Office RELIGIOUS ARTICLES STORE - ICCW - 813-814-7657 SPECIAL EDUCATION - Mary Thomson - 813-884-8040 SPIRITUAL MOTHERHOOD FOR PRIESTS - Cheralyn Quevedo 813-523-9349 or cjqcafe@gmail.com. Rosary of Intercession every Thursday at 9:00am in the Cry Room. STEWARDSHIP 12 STEP MEETINGS - For more information contact AA Central Office at 813-933-9123 or www.aatampa-area.org Men's Closed Meetings - Tuesday, 7 pm St. Patrick's Room Closed Meetings - Wednesday, 7 pm St. Patrick's Room
Incarnation Religious Articles Store
Temporarily CLOSED GRAND Re-opening soon to come
813-817-9321
GRUPO DE JOVENES ADULTOS “VIVE” - Joanna Diaz joannagrupovive@gmail.com o Eliana al 503-7156. Viernes, 7:00pm, salón St. John. GRUPO DE MATRIMONIOS - Ricardo and Claribel Duran 813-850-6512. Viernes, 7:30pm, salón St. Francis 1. GRUPO DE ORACIÓN - Milagros Olivo - 813-361-4356. Martes 7:30pm, salón St. Michael. LECTORES - Marcela Marshall - 813-453-3227 - mmarsh23@aol.com LEGIÓN DE MARÍA - Priscilla Hatch - 813-600-0208 o Sila Richards 813-885-2322 MINISTROS DE EUCARISTÍA - Tito Bello - 813-516-2619 MINISTERIO DE TEATRO - Manuel Montoya- 561-723- 9282 MONAGUILLOS - Jennifer Clavell - 813-244-8039 o Jose Clavell 813-244-8053 RETIROS VIÑA DE RAQUEL - Grace Leiva - 813-479-5465 UJIERES - José Guaba - 504-5538
TREE OF LIFE MEMORIALS In memory of a loved one who has passed away you may want to consider the Tree of Life Memorial at the church’s entrance. You may also want to remember a special Anniversary or a family member with a Leaf on the Tree. For information call Connie Hennessey at 884-8326. ANOINTING OF THE SICK gives spiritual strength in the face of suffering. A Parish priest is on call 24 hrs. in cases of emergency and is available for appointments. Call the Parish Office at 8857861. MATRIMONY (Marriage) - Couples need to contact the Parish Office at 885-7861 before setting a date. The preparation process takes a minimum of 6 months. HOLY ORDERS is for single men answering the call to priesthood. Any man or woman interested in the religious life should contact one of our parish priests or the Diocesan Vocations Director at 727-345-3338. HOMEBOUND MINISTRY - Eucharistic Ministers are available to bring Holy Communion to the sick at home. Please call the Parish Office at 885-7861 to make arrangements. 6
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Travel with Fr. Michael Suszynski, Pastor of Incarnation Catholic Church Travel with Fr. Michael Suszynski, Pastor of Incarnation Catholic Church, Tampa, FL on our France, Portugal, & Spain trip Where: Paris, Lourdes, Fatima, Barcelona Trip Dates: Jun 07-18, 2017 Cost: $4,600.00 Airfare and ALL-Included To register, please contact (855) 842-8001 or (508) 340-9370. You can also register online at www.proximotravel.com.
Teacher needed We are looking for a co-teacher to assist with the Special Ed Bible Class on Saturdays. If you would like more information regarding the class, please call Mary Thomson 813 385 6324 or email: mgthomson1@verizon.net CHRISTMAS SPIRITUAL BOUQUET, ENVELOPES are available in the pews, Mass Cards are available at the Parish Office. Thank You, Buds Blooms & Beyond
for your donation of flower arrangements for our church and chapel 11234 W. Hillsborough Ave. Tampa, FL 33635 (813) 818-9600 www.budsbloomsandbeyond.com
SHOBOXES FOR SENIORS This weekend we are collecting the filled shoeboxes. Please place them in the bin by church foyer or take it to St. Michael’s Hall between 8:00 a.m. and 12:00 noon. The filled shoeboxes will be distributed to residents at Rocky Creek Retirement Center. Thank you for your participation. This project is sponsored by the Incarnation Respect Life Committee. 7
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2016 Annual Christmas Tree Sale It’s that time of year again and the Christmas tree lot is back!
December 11, 2016 Religious Articles Sale Today Under The Portico Little Bethlehem Christians is a group that represents 200 Christian families who live in Bethlehem the holy land, and make their living as wood carvers. This weekend after all Saturday and Sunday masses, the group represented by the Alsahouri family will display a collection of hand-carved olivewood religious items, as they are also for sale. The profit goes to support Christianity in the land of Christ. Please take a minute after mass and look at this beautiful collection of items.
We are having our 1st Annual -- Ry's Up 2 Punch Out Pediatric Cancer 5K Walk/Run on December 17th at Al Lopez Park - Tampa, Florida. Registra on is at 7:00 am and the race starts at 8:00 am. Ryan was an Incarna on student and parishioner. He sadly, passed away at the age of 14 from a rare cancer, Ewing Sarcoma. The website is www.theryguyfounda on.com - Registra on/Sponsorship forms and much more can be found on the website... May God bless you this Holiday season and may you always treasure your family!! Thank you, Be y Baker
Incarnation’s Angel Tree Please take an angel to help a child this Christmas who would otherwise not have a present, to open on Christmas morning. Remember it is through giving that we receive many blessings! Please bring your wrapped gift with the angel taped to it by December 18th. Drop them in the box provided in the church foyer. Thank you for your kindness and generosity. 8
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Tercer Domingo de Adviento TIEMPO DE ESPERANZA
Hoy podemos deleitarnos con el simbolismo que las lecturas de la misa nos ofrecen. En especial, la visión de Isaías de una tierra sedienta que florece en abundancia contiene un mensaje para cada uno de nosotros. La mayoría de las veces somos como esa tierra sedienta. Dejamos que las olas del consumismo, que se apoderan de tantos, nos absorban. Buscamos realizarnos en las cosas que el dinero puede comprar. Lamentablemente, esto nos deja como una tierra baldía, sedienta de algo que el dinero no puede comprar. Este tiempo sagrado tiene mucho que ofrecer para saciar nuestra sed. En una palabra, este tiempo ofrece esperanza. Se nos dice que los rescatados por Dios conocerán el gozo y la dicha. Para ellos, la pena y la aflicción habrán terminado. Tengamos esperanza en estas promesas. LECTURAS DE LA SEMANA Zac 2:14-17 o Apo 11:19a; 12:1-6a, 10ab; Jdt 13:18bcde, 19; Lc 1:26-38 o Lc 1:39-47, o cualquier lectura del Común de Santa María Virgen. Martes: Sof 3:1-2, 9-13; Sal 34 (33):2-3, 6-7, 17-19, 23; Mt 21:28-32 Miércoles: Is 45: 6b-8, 18, 21b-25; Sal 85 (84):9ab, 10-14; Lc 7:18b-23 Jueves: Is 54:1-10; Sal 30 (29):2, 4-6, 11-12a, 13b; Lc 7:24-30 Viernes: Is 56:1-3a, 6-8; Sal 67 (66):2-3, 5, 7-8; Jn 5:33-36 Sábado: Gn 49:2, 8-10; Sal 72 (71):1-4ab, 7-8, 17; Mt 1:1-17 Domingo: Is 7:10-14; Sal 24 (23):1-6; Rom 1:1-7; Mt 1:18-24 Lunes:
LECTURAS DE HOY Primera lectura — ¡Estén fuertes, no teman! Su Dios viene a salvarlos. Los redimidos del Señor serán coronados con alegría eterna (Isaías 35:1-6a, 10). Salmo — Ven, Señor, a salvarnos (Salmo 146 [145]) Segunda lectura — Sean también pacientes y valientes porque la venida del Señor está cerca (Santiago 5:7-10). Evangelio — “¿Eres tú el que debe venir o tenemos que esperar a otro?” Jesús les contestó, “Vayan y cuéntenle a Juan lo que han visto y oído” (Mateo 11:2-11).
TRADICIONES DE NUESTRA FE Muchos conocemos la historia de la Virgen de Guadalupe en el Tepeyac, pero ignoramos que en Extremadura, España ya había una imagen de la Virgen con el nombre de Guadalupe. En 1252, la Virgen se le apareció al campesino Gil Cordero pidiéndole que trajera a los sacerdotes del pueblo para que escarbaran al lado del Guadalupe (río escondido). Al hacerlo, encontraron una pequeña estatua morena de la misma Virgen. Esta imagen, según la documentación enterrada con ella, la cual también relata su origen, fue escondida durante el ataque de los moros en el año 711. Había sido un regalo del Papa Gregorio Magno al obispo de Sevilla después de que había resultado milagrosa. Su primer milagro fue el salvar al pueblo romano de una plaga en el año 591. Cuando la llevaron en procesión alrededor del castillo papal se apareció un arcángel que luego terminó la plaga. Esta misma imagen fue un regalo al Papa Pelagio II traída de Constantinopla donde había sido trasladada con los restos del evangelista san Lucas en el siglo IV. Estaba con los restos de este santo porque él mismo la había esculpido en el primer siglo.
VEN, SEÑOR Ven, Señor, a salvarnos, ven a dar libertad. Abre, Señor, nuestros ojos, trae luz a la oscuridad. Eres la luz del mundo que ilumina el caminar. Muéstranos el camino por el desierto hacia la paz. —Pedro Rubalcava, © 1994, World Library Publications
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