Incarnation Catholic Bulletin 1-22-23

SCHOOL OFFICE

5111 Webb Rd. Tampa, FL 33615 Ph. 813.884.4502 Fax: 813.885.3734 | www.icstampa.org

PARISH OFFICE

Hours: 9am - 4pm 5124 Gateway Dr. Tampa, FL 33615 Ph. 813.885.7861 | www.icctampa.org

GOD’S LOVING CARE

Two readings today refer to the northeast region of ancient Israel: “the land of Zebulun and the land of Naphtali.” Upon hearing these names, some of us might consult maps and determine exactly where these regions lie. Others might let the unfamiliar names drift by unnoticed. If no maps are handy—but we don’t want to ignore the references completely—consider this: we might not know the latitude and longitude of Zebulun and Naphtali, but God does. We praise God for watching over every inch of land and sea, caring perfectly for each creature on the planet. While Isaiah celebrates the depth of God’s care with “abundant joy and great rejoicing,” Saint Paul begs us to remember how the Lord shows this loving care: through the cross. In today’s Gospel, Jesus calls Peter, James, and John to follow him. We follow too, confident that God accompanies us, wherever we are.

TODAY’S READINGS

First Reading — The burdens that were once laid upon the people have been vanquished (Isaiah 8:23 — 9:3).

Psalm — The Lord guides and saves me (Psalm 27).

Second Reading — Paul exhorts the believers at Corinth: As there is one Christ, so too must there be no divisions among you. (1 Corinthians 1:1013, 17).

Gospel — After calling his first disciples, Jesus goes throughout Galilee teaching, proclaiming the gospel, and curing the people (Matthew 4:12-23 [12-17]).

Envelopes may be picked up in the parish office Monday - Thursday. Please call the parish office at 813-885-7861 or email offfice@icctampa.org stating your name, phone number and the date you will pick up your envelopes.

CLERGY

Rev. Michael Cormier, Pastor Rev. Michael Owen, Parochial Vicar Deacon Ramon Rodriguez Deacon Matt Shirina Deacon Jim Minary

STAFF

Facility Manager - Arnie Fernandez facilitymanager@icctampa.org 813-486-1612

Bulletin Coordinator - Monica Windmiller bulletin@icctampa.org 813-885-7861

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

SCHOOL OFFICE

www.icstampa.org Ph. 813.884.4502

Principal - Ms. Alina Lopez

MASS SCHEDULE

Monday through Friday: 7am

Saturday: 9am & 4pm (Vigil)

Sunday: 7am, 9am & 11am, 1pm (Spanish)

MISAS EN ESPAÑOL: Domingos a la 1pm

CONFESSIONS/ CONFESIONES:

Saturdays - 2:30pm to 3:30pm in Church or by appointment

EXPOSITION OF THE BLESSED SACRAMENT

Every 1st Friday following the 7am Mass until 10am. Also every Monday evening between 7pm & 8 pm conducted by the Deacons of Incarnation Parish.

SUNDAY - JANUARY 22

THIRD SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME

7:00 A.M. People of Incarnation

9:00 A.M. + Ivan Dario Lacruz

11:00 A.M. + Dr. Raymond Le Franc

1:00 P.M. + Bertha Vega

MONDAY - JANUARY 23

7:00 A.M. (SI) Franz Strahn

TUESDAY - JANUARY 24

7:00 A.M. + Jose Guerra Lopez

WEDNESDAY - JANUARY 25

7:00 A.M. + Alice & Norman Baker

THURSDAY - JANUARY 26

7:00 A.M. + Robert Ondrovic

FRIDAY - JANUARY 27

7:00 A.M. + All Souls in Purgatory

SATURDAY - JANUARY 28

9:00 A.M. + Armidio Aguilar Cabrera

4:00 P.M. + Salyo G. Abelana

SUNDAY - JANUARY 29 – FOURTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME

7:00 A.M. (SI) Intentions of Incarnation Parishioners

9:00 A.M. + Marcus J. Koncurat

11:00 A.M. + Patricia Haitz

1:00 P.M. People of Incarnation

SAINTS AND SPECIAL OBSERVANCES

Sunday: Third Sunday in Ordinary Time

Monday: Day of Prayer for the Legal Protection of Unborn Children; St. Vincent; St. Marianne Cope

Tuesday: St. Francis de Sales

Wednesday: The Conversion of St. Paul; Week of Prayer for Christian Unity ends

Thursday: Ss. Timothy and Titus

Friday: St. Angela Merici

Saturday: St. Thomas Aquinas

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 813-885-7861or send an e-mail to bulletin@icctampa.org.

Paul Curtas

Lewis Daly

Dolores Hartman

Roland Hiltz

Christine Hyde

Leslie Kennedy

Thelma Lois Lau

Marcella Larez

Conner Mills

Alicia Munoz

Olivero Muñoz

Carmen Pierce

Gabriel Rivera

Donald Schirmer

Nancy Shirina Michael Skourellos

Nora Alonso

Celia Arrazola

Sember Baez

Vicky Cundiff

Luke Curtis

Ana Marcicano

Teresa Martinez

Karen McLane

Matt T. McLane

Melissa McLane

Jhoan Michael Meja

PLEASE PRAY FOR OUR MILITARY

1LT Dillon C. Browne

PV2 Chad Michael Burgess

PV2 Angelique Burgess

SGT Damian Patrick Bumm

SSGT Jasmin S. Chan SSGT Christina Costa Marine Amir Cris

USCG LT. Andrew Ellis

USCG LTJG Patrick Ellis

SFC Michael Haley

SGT Timothy Haley CPL Michael K. Lam

Kathleen Stachowiak Meg Stacy Regina Uhl Ivy Valdes Ramon Valdes Catalina Viera READINGS

SSGT Noel C. Marcano

SRA Brett Masser

LC George Mike CG Tyler Reyes

C Louis Ruscetta

SN Ryan Schultz

2LT Brandon Shively SPC Jason Seal Daniella Alexandra Serrano SRA Aaron Wilson

church. 11234 W. Hillsborough Ave. Tampa, FL 33635

Monday: Heb 9:15, 24-28; Ps 98:1-6; Mk 3:22-30, or any of a number of readings for the Day of Prayer

Tuesday: Heb 10:1-10; Ps 40:2, 4ab, 7-8a, 10, 11; Mk 3:31-35

Wednesday: Acts 22:3-16 or Acts 9:1-22; Ps 117:1bc, 2; Mk 16:15-18

Thursday: 2 Tm 1:1-8 or Ti 1:1-5; Ps 96:1-3, 7-8a, 10; Mk 4:21-35

Friday: Heb 10:32-39; Ps 37:3-6, 23-24, 39-40; Mk 4:26-34

Saturday: Heb 11:1-2, 8-19; Lk 1:69-75; Mk 4:35-41

Sunday: Zep 2:3; 3:12-13; Ps 146:6-10; 1 Cor 1:26-31; Mt 5:1-12a

Youth

We will meet every other Wednesday starting on Wednesday January18, 2023 from 6:30pm –8:00pm. Dinner will be served along with fun and good times. Call 813-884-3624 to reserve you spot! Come meet our leader Miss Elicia and hear about all the great things she has planned. Permission slips are needed so stop in the Faith Formation office to pick one up or make sure a parent comes in the night of to fill one out.

Join Our Choir!

Do you like to sing? Did you know that singing is praising God in prayer? If you are interested in joining the choir please contact the Music Director, David Funes to musicdirector@icctampa.org or by phone 813-885-7861Ext 205.There may be those who have never been in the choir and have been interested in possibly becoming a choir member. We would love to have you come for rehearsal on Wednesday at 7:00 P.M. in the music room located in the back of the Church. Come and join our choir this will be a wonderful experience, don’t need to read music, all you need is your voice an open heart and ready to serve our Lord through this Ministry.

- Thursday - Friday - Saturday Martes - Jueves - Viernes - Sabado TIME /Hora: 11am

INCARNATION CATHOLIC CHURCH Always Welcome! Eres Bienvenido! Monday/Lunes: Lutheran Church of Our Savior 8401 W. Hillsborough Ave.

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HOMELESS LUNCHEON AT INCARNATION CHURCH EVERY MONTH WE ARE HAVING A HOMELESS LUNCHEON EVERY MONTH AT INCARNATION CHURCH, AND THE HOMELESS ARE IN GREAT NEED OF SOCKS AND TOILETRIES IF YOU CAN DONATE 1 PAIR OF NEW SOCKS, WE APPRECIATE IT. THERE WILL BE A BOX IN THE CHURCH PORTICO TO PUT THEM IN. THE TUBE SOCKS IN BLACK OR WHITE AND MEN SHOES OR SNEAKERS. FOR MORE INFORMATION AS TO HOW YOU CAN GET INVOLVED PLEASE CALL DENISSE AT 813-892-0980. THANK YOU AND GOD BLESS YOU!

Gift Shop Hours:

Saturday Mass- 4:00pm and Sunday Masses 7:00M-9:00AM- 11:00 AM and 1:00PM Saturday open 30 minutes before the 4:00pm mass open after the mass.

Sunday open 30 minutes before all masses and open after all masses.

CLOSED DURING MASS

Wanted:

Someone to volunteer to sign for the deaf at the 9:00 AM mass on Sunday. We have had several requests and know it would be greatly appreciated. Please call the Church office at 813-885-7861 if you are interested.

HEART

In prayer it is better to have a heart without words than words without a heart.—John Bunyan

Spirit FM's mission is to share the love of Christ and the beauty of the Catholic faith. Our vision and hope is that all will know the unconditional love and unshakeable hope of Jesus.

SPIRITUAL MOTHERHOOD FOR PRIESTS

We pray the Rosary of Intercession every Thursday after the 7am Mass.

TREE OF LIFE MEMORIALS

In memory of a loved one 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.

Society of St. Vincent de Paul – Food Pantry Request

The food pantry is in need of some specific food items: canned meats, jelly, applesauce/fruit packed with individual servings, oatmeal, grits, cream of wheat and granola bars. Please remember no glass jars and we are a dry food pantry only. We are currently located in what was previously the chapel and are open two days a month the Wednesday and Saturday after the 3rd Sunday of the month from 10am to noon. We appreciate your continued support with food and monetary donations. Thank you! It is solely because of your generosity that we are able to help others. God bless you.

Sociedad de San Vicente de Paul – Solicitud de despensa de alimentos

La despensa de alimentos necesita algunos alimentos específicos: carnes enlatadas, jalea, puré de manzana / fruta envasada con porciones individuales, avena, sémola, crema de trigo y barras de granola. Por favor, recuerde que no frascos de vidrio y somos una despensa de alimentos secos solamente. Actualmente estamos ubicados en lo que antes era la capilla y estamos abierto dos días al mes el miércoles y sábado después del 3er domingo del mes de 10am a mediodía. Agradecemos su continuo apoyo con alimentos y donaciones monetarias. ¡Gracias! Es únicamente por a su generosidad que somos capaces de ayudar a los demás. Que dios te bendiga.

RCIA Interested in Becoming Catholic? 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. This process begins September 11th. 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

¿RICA interesado en convertirse al catolicismo? ¿Te está llamando Dios? ¿Estás buscando profundizar tu relación con Jesús y ser parte de Su Iglesia? RICA – El Rito de Iniciación Cristiana de Adultos es el proceso de iniciación por el cual las personas son recibidas plenamente en la Iglesia Católica a través de la recepción del Bautismo, la Confirmación y la Sagrada Eucaristía o Comunión. Este proceso comienza el 11 de septiembre. Si usted, o cualquier persona que pueda conocer, está interesado en convertirse en católico o simplemente tiene preguntas sobre la fe católica, comuníquese con el diácono Matt Shirina al 813-884-3624 o puede enviarle un correo electrónico a dff@icctampa.org

OUR FASCINATING FAITH

Ordinary Time

Between the end of the Christmas season and the start of Lent, the liturgical year begins a period known as Ordinary Time. That season is interrupted by the seasons of Lent and Easter, and then resumes again after Pentecost. The English translation of the Latin name for this season has received much criticism because of our association of the word “ordinary” with something of lesser value, the opposite of something special. Critics point out that Sunday is the original feast day of the Church, that there is nothing at all “ordinary” about our weekly celebration of the Lord’s dying and rising. Translators explain that in this context the English word “ordinary” retains the root meaning of “ordinal,” something counted “in order,” and that the Sundays throughout the year are in fact named by their numerical order.

It is helpful to understand how all five of the “special” seasons of the liturgical year (Advent, Christmas, Ordinary Time, Lent, Easter) fit together to unfold the single mystery of Christ. As we continue the year now with Ordinary Time, we are mindful that what we celebrate is indeed as “extraordinary” an experience of God’s grace as one could ever imagine.

Director of Faith Formation Deacon Matt Shirina dff@icctampa.org

Religious Education Ministry Judy Licari reled@icctampa.org

EL CUIDADO AMOROSO DE DIOS

Dos lecturas de hoy se refieren a la región noreste del antiguo Israel: “la tierra de Zabulón y la tierra de Neftalí”. Al escuchar estos nombres, algunos de nosotros podríamos consultar mapas y determinar exactamente dónde se encuentran estas regiones. Otros pueden dejar que los nombres desconocidos pasen desapercibidos. Si no tenemos mapas a mano, pero no queremos ignorar las referencias por completo, consideremos esto: puede que no conozcamos la latitud y la longitud de Zabulón y Neftalí, pero Dios sí. Alabamos a Dios por vigilar cada centímetro de tierra y mar, cuidando perfectamente de cada criatura del planeta. Aunque Isaías celebra la profundidad del cuidado de Dios con “abundante alegría y gran regocijo”, san Pablo nos ruega que recordemos cómo muestra el Señor este cuidado amoroso: a través de la cruz. En el Evangelio de hoy, Jesús llama a Pedro, Santiago y Juan para que le sigan. Nosotros también le seguimos, seguros de que Dios nos acompaña, estemos donde estemos.

LECTURAS DE LA SEMANA

Lunes: Heb 9:15, 24-28; Sal 98 (97):1-6; Mc 3:22-30, o cualquiera de lecturas para el Día de Oración

Martes: Heb 10:1-10; Sal 40 (39):2, 4ab, 7-8a, 10, 11; Mc 3:31-35

Miércoles: Hch 22:3-16 o Hch 9:1-22; Sal 117 (116):1bc, 2; Mc 16:15-18

Jueves: 2 Tm 1:1-8 o Tit 1:1-5; Sal 96 (95):1-3, 7-8a, 10; Mc 4:21-35

Viernes: Heb 10:32-39; Sal 37 (36):3-6, 23-24, 39-40; Mc 4:26-34

Sábado: Heb 11:1-2, 8-19; Lc 1:69-75; Mc 4:35-41

Domingo: Sof 2:3; 3:12-13; Sal 146 (145):6-10; 1 Cor 1:26-31; Mt 5:1-12a

“LA EXPERIENCIA DE EMAÚS” RETIRO PARA MUJERES

Cuando fue la última vez que te preguntaste: … ¿Quién soy yo?

… ¿Es mi FE importante para mí?

… ¿A dónde voy?

… ¿Es Jesús parte de mi vida diaria?

Tú puedes encontrar las respuestas si te das tiempo para pensar. Encontrarás la respuesta en tu propio corazón cuando hagas el retiro de Emaús.

¡Ven

y acompáñanos!

Este retiro se llevará a cabo en Marzo 24, 25 y 26 de 2023. en la Casa de Retiro Mary Help Tampa, FL Se proveerá transporte. El costo será de $120.00 (incluye alimentación y programa). Las registraciones se realizan después de la misa Hispana en la entrada de la Iglesia.

Para más información llamar a Patricia Foreman (916) 4942229 y/o Beatriz Arevalo (813) 414-9726

LECTURAS DE HOY

Primera lectura — El Señor glorificó el distrito de los gentiles (Isaías 8:23 — 9:3).

Salmo — El Señor me guía y me salva (Salmo 27).

Segunda lectura — Les ruego que se pongan de acuerdo, que no haya divisiones entre ustedes (1 Corintios 1:10-13, 17).

Evangelio —Cambien su vida y su corazón porque está cerca el reino de los Cielos (Mateo 4:12-23 [12-17]).

¿ESTA INTERESADO EN UN ESTUDIO BIBLICO EN ESPAÑOL?

¿Qué es la Biblia, porque fue escrita? ¿Cómo debemos leer la biblia los católicos, y cuál es la historia que relata? Éstas son las preguntas que se examinarán a grandes rasgos en este curso.

de un repaso de las enseñanzas de la Iglesia sobre la Revelación Divina y la Biblia, nos lanzamos inmediatamente a leer las Escrituras. Se comienza con el An guo Testamento, el relato de la Creación y el Arca de Noé y se delinea la Historia de la Salvación, con Abrahán y las doce tribus de Israel. Luego seguimos con Moisés y al final con el Rey David. Vemos el Nuevo Testamento y como esta historia llega a su culminación y cumplimiento con Jesús y la Iglesia.