Clergy - 813-885-7861 Very Rev. Michael Suszynski, Pastor Rev. Jairo Atehortua Parochial Vicar Rev. Philip Clement, Parochial Vicar Deacon Frank Julian Deacon Pablo Maldonado

Staff - 813-885-7861 Parish Business Administrator - Paul Hunter phunter@icctampa.org

Facility Manager - Dave Arnold darnold@icctampa.org / 919-4284

Parish Secretary/Bulletin Editor - Irene Martinez imartinez@icctampa.org

Receptionist/ Asst Editor - Silvia Rivera srivera@icctampa.org

Music Director - Cal Leferink cleferink@icctampa.org

Director of Faith Formation - Carmen Cayon ccayon@icctampa.org

Sacrament Prep. & Youth Ministry - Philomena Johnson pjohnson@icctampa.org

Faith Formation Apprentice Meg Kanatzar mkanatzar@icctampa.org

Mass Schedule

Monday through Friday: 7am & 8:30am

Saturday: 8:30 am & 4:30pm (Vigil)

Sunday: 7:30am, 9:00am, 10:30am (signed), 12pm

MISAS EN ESPAÑOL: Cada domingo a la 1:30pm Cada viernes a las 6:30 pm

LATIN MASS: Sundays at 4:30pm

CONFESSIONS: Saturdays - 2:30 to 3:30pm in Church DEVOTIONS Morning Prayer Group: Liturgy of the Hours Mon., Tue., Thurs., Fri. & Sat. from 8:10am - 8:25am

ADORATION OF THE BLESSED SACRAMENT

Every 1st Friday following the 8:30 am Mass until 6:15pm ROSARY every Thursday at 11:30am in the chapel ROSARIO EN ESPAÑOL - cada jueves de 5:30pm-6:30pm en la capilla

“For I was hungry and you gave me food, I was thirsty and you gave me drink, a stranger and you welcomed me” (Mt 25:35). Today, we are reminded of Je-sus’ call to see him in all those we encounter. The Catholic Re-lief Services Collection sees Je-sus in displaced families, those who seek to change unjust laws, and those who need pas-toral care and humanitarian as-sistance around the globe. How will you help Jesus in dis-guise?

Please be generous in today’s Collection.

Parish Office: 5124 Gateway Dr. , Tampa, FL 33615

813.885.7861 Fax: 813.884.3624

ww.icctampa.org

School Office: 5111 Webb Rd. , Tampa, FL 33615

813.884.4502 Fax: 813.885.3734

www.icstampa.org

PASSAGES The point of today's first reading is ful-fillment. The forty-year trek of the Isra-elites is over; they now camp in the Promised Land and celebrate the Pass-over. The manna that has sustained them in the desert ends; from now on they will eat of the produce of the land. Our Eucharist--the manna of our jour-ney--will end when we enter heaven. Paul, in the second reading, speaks of change. The old order has passed away: all is new. Reconciliation has been secured in Christ. The message has to be proclaimed everywhere by the ambassadors for Christ. The beautiful parable of the prodigal son is given to us by Christ in answer to the criticism of the Pharisees, "This

man welcomes sinners and eats with them." Jesus tells the story not to il-lustrate some vague human ideal of being broadminded or tolerant. He wants us to identify the father with God--a God who reaches out across rules, regulations, and even common sense to embrace and to forgive. Cop-yright (c) J. S. Paluch Co.

Fourth Sunday of Lent - March 10, 2013 Whoever is in Christ is a new creation: the old things have passed away;

behold, new things have come. -- 2 Corinthians 5:17

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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: Wis 2:1a, 12-22; Ps 34:17-21, 23; Jn 7:1-2, 10, 25-30 Saturday: Jer 11:18-20; Ps 7:2-3, 9bc-12; Jn 7:40-53 Sunday: Is 43:16-21; Ps 126:1-6; Phil 3:8-14; Jn 8:1-11

Alternate readings (Year A): Ez 37:12-14; Ps 130:1-8; Rom 8:8-11; Jn 11:1-45 [3-7, 17, 20-27, 33b-45]

Fourth Sunday of Lent - March 10, 2013 Whoever is in Christ is a new creation: the old things have passed away; behold, new things have come. -- 2 Corinthians 5:17

TREASURES FROM OUR TRADITION Today, "Laetare Sunday," breaks the somberness of Lent for a little rejoicing, and the readings all summon us to an awareness of reconcili-ation. One of the best-loved stories of our tradition is today's Gospel story of the runaway son and the prodigal father. Prodigal, of course, is an adjective meaning "spendthrift or extravagant to a degree bordering on recklessness," and although the boy maxes out the credit cards, it is really the father who is prodigal with forgiveness. Part of the excitement of this Laetare Sunday is rooted in the ancient catechumenate. Long ago, midway through Lent, the "elect" were fo-cusing more and more on the gift of reconciliation accomplished for them by Christ and about to be realized in the Easter sacraments they were preparing to celebrate. In some places, the elect were even be-decked with roses on this day. A person bedecked with roses sticks out in a crowd; a person formed by the Eucharist and committed to living a life of reconciliation does, too. That's you! --James Field, Copyright (c) J. S. Paluch Co.

Prayer for the Election of a New Pope O God, eternal shepherd, who govern your flock with unfailing care, grant in your boundless fatherly love a pastor for your Church who will please you by his holiness and to us show watchful care. 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. Amen.

THE CONCLAVE Conclave = con clave (Latin: with a key; referring to the former practice of "locking in" of the cardinals for the secret election; now, to the strict secre-cy governing the procedure). After Mass in Saint Peter's seeking the Holy Spirit's guidance, the cardinals move in procession to the Sistine Chapel where they swear an oath to uphold the con-clave's norms and secrecy. When those

not voting have left, a preacher bids the cardinals undertake their weighty task having God alone before their eyes, an exhortation that Michelangelo's Last Judgment silently reinforces. If the election begins the first afternoon, one ballot is held; after that, two ballots each morn-ing and afternoon until one candidate receives at least two-thirds of the vote. Before each cardinal deposits his ballot in a chalice-like urn, he proclaims: "I call as my witness Christ the Lord who will be my judge, that my vote is given to the one who before God I think should be elected." Three cardinals chosen by lot tally the votes; three others double-check. If both morning ballots are inconclusive, the ballots are burned in a stove whose chimney provides those gathered in Saint Peter's Square and watching worldwide with a signal of black smoke indicating no election; likewise after two inconclusive afternoon bal-lots. When a candidate does receive two-thirds, he is asked if he ac-cepts and which papal name he chooses. White smoke signals the elec-tion to the outside world, while the new pope changes into "papal whites" to receive pledges of obedience from the electors. From Saint Peter's central balcony, a senior Cardinal announces the new pope's identity and papal name. Finally, the new pope presents himself to greet the faithful and confer his first blessing. -- Peter Scagnelli, copyright (c) J. S. Paluch Co.

SEDE VACANTE On Thursday, February 28, at 8:00 PM Rome-time, as the pontificate of Pope Benedict XVI quietly ended, the period called Sede Vacante began, literally, “the Chair (of Saint Peter) being vacant,” formally, the Vacancy of the Apostolic See. As graphic symbolization, the papal

tiara on the Vatican crest is replaced by an open um-brella over the keys of Saint Peter. This “logo” then appears on the Vatican’s website and newspaper, all formal documents, and specially-issued coins and stamps. The authority of the cardinals and archbish-ops who direct the Church’s central administration ceases, and the work is suspended. Ordinary business and routine matters that cannot be postponed until the new pope’s election are entrusted to the College of

Cardinals meeting daily as a full body, called a General Congregation, coordinated by the Cardinal Camerlengo (Chamberlain), assisted by three cardinals in a rotation that changes every three days. The first order of business is a review of the norms governing the conclave and oaths of fidelity to these and secrecy regarding deliberations. Two clerics present meditations to the cardinals on current problems facing the Church and the need for careful discernment in choosing the new pope. Pre-conclave “housekeeping” is attended to, everything from security for the vacated papal apartments to the assignment of rooms during the conclave. Lastly, the cardinals set the day and hour for con-clave’s opening and the beginning of the balloting that will close the Sede Vacante and inaugurate the “Petrine ministry” of a newly-elected pope. —Text copyright © J. S. Paluch Co.

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SUNDAY - MARCH 10 - FOURTH SUNDAY OF LENT 7:30 A.M. +Consuelo Seoane by Maria E. Rodriguez 9:00 A.M. +George Schmidt, Sr. by George and Thelma Schmidt 10:30 A.M. +Mario Menendez by Elvita and Perez Family 12:00 P.M. +James and Maripi Rawls by Club Ibérico Español 1:30 P.M. PEOPLE OF INCARNATION 4:30 P.M. +Brendan Gallagher by Gallagher Family MONDAY - MARCH 11 7:00 A.M. 8:30 A.M. TUESDAY - MARCH 12 7:00 A.M. 8:30 A.M. +Charles Sirna WEDNESDAY - MARCH 13 7:00 A.M. +Rosa Gutierrez by Felix Gutierrez 8:30 A.M. +Joyce Marie Hiller by Wes Hiller and Family THURSDAY - MARCH 14 7:00 A.M. 8:30 A.M. FRIDAY - MARCH 15 7:00 A.M. +Jose M. Mendez by Wife 8:30 A.M. 6:30 P.M. +Ana Arroyave by Husband SATURDAY - MARCH 16 8:30 A.M. +Jo Enlow by Morning Prayer Group 4:30 P.M. (SI) Mike and Theresa Thompson Anniversary SUNDAY - MARCH 17 - FIFTH SUNDAY OF LENT 7:30 A.M. PEOPLE OF INCARNATION 9:00 A.M. +Yolanta Korczynski by Magda and Tom Kelley 10:30 A.M. +Donald Dement by Diane and Steve Holub 12:00 P.M. 1:30 P.M. +Juan Garcia by Socorro Taveras 4:30 P.M. +Andrew Ruppert by Gallagher Family

SACRIFICIAL GIFTS OF TREASURE

OFFERTORY (First Collection) is used solely for the operation and maintenance of the parish.

Weekly Target ..................................................$23,000.00 03/03/2013 Offertory Donations .....................$22,093.30 Shortfall ............................................................$ 906.70 Tuition Assistance ............................................$ 195.00 Helping Hand ...................................................$ 200.00 Dominican Parish .............................................$ 157.00

RENOVATION & BUILDING FUND (Second Collection) is used to pay the monthly principal and interest obligation on our Church Renovation Loan and to fund repairs and updates to our Church building.

03/03/2013 Renovation Donations .................... $ 4,052.00

THANK YOU FOR YOUR GENEROSITY! If you have any questions about our finances or parish renovation activities, please contact Business Manager, Paul Hunter at 813-885-7861 or by e-mail: phunter@icctampa.org.

† Mass Intentions † Please Pray for One Another

If you would like to add a name, e-mail Silvia Rivera at: srivera@icctampa.org or call the parish office. Lord, hear our prayers for the sick listed be-low and for all those who are not listed, but are

in need of our prayers:

Sergio Pages, Jr. PV2 Chad Michael Burgess 1LT Orlando R. Zambrano Ryan Wegman, Afghanistan SPC Janet E. Pagan, Afghanistan SPC Janice E. Pagan, Afghanistan

David Valencia, Japan Franciana Tertulien, Afghanistan MAJ Anthony Bianchi, Afghanistan PV2 Angelique Burgess Lt. Col Irvin Martinez, Afghanistan SGT Michael Haley

Jeannette Abrenica Janice and Addie P. Nora Alonso Amauri Agosto Benedetto Artino, Jr. Maria Barrios Colleen Beran Michelle Boylan Chuck Burton Mike Childers John Colombo Jacqueline Colon Bernice Cox Migdalia Cruz Jack and Lucy Dietz Antero De La Rosa Thomas Donohue Dottie Dooley Manuel Escamilla Aurora Esparza Nila Espinola Beverly Esser Freddy Fellner Deborah Fisher Dominick Fridella William Gareau Judy Gauthier Joe Giangiacomo Robert Hasty Tyler Head

Don Hughes June Jebson Peter Jebson Billy Jo Ellis Anthony Joseph Scott G. Kennedy Joyce Kielpinski Helen King Mimi Kuhla Betty Hunziker Natalie Lasko Tom Lom Mary Loper Lily Lough Sandy Loy Jamie Lyons Ana Marsicano Ligia Martinez Matthew McClane, Sr.

Gabriel McPfimel Cam Metcalf Beba Montero Noah Nero Veronica Pacitti Harris Padin Bob Patterson JR Pearce Gloria Perez Kim Perez Mary Perkinson

Tom Phillips Jose Luis Quezada Herman Quijano Rosemin Ramos Ernie Rodriguez Jorge Rodriguez Roland Rodriguez Lee Roginski Kiki Santiago Bill Seemann Christine Screeton Bill Skiffington Kaylana Silva Bill and Angie Spink Jaime Torres Alice B. Twible Harlan M. Twible Bibiana Oria Vazquez

Ines Velazquez Pauline Villegas Rose Vinalon Bridget Vitto Rose Vrabel Michael Warren James C. Watkins, Sr.

Jerry Wegman Linda Wilson Kyle Woodward Charles Young

11234 W. Hillsborough Ave. Tampa, FL 33635 (813)818-9600 (800)531-2837 www.budsbloomsandbeyond.com

Thank you to Buds Blooms & Beyond

for their donations of flower ar-rangements for our weekend litur-

gies and for our Chapel May they rest in peace…

Roberto Pagan - Oct. 9, 1953 to Feb. 26, 2013 Julio Joseph Luccioni - May 30, 1919 to Mar. 3, 2013 Mercedes De Girado - May 12, 1927 to March 2, 2013

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FAITH FORMATION NEWS Director of Faith Formation & R.C.I.A. Carmen Cayon ccayon@icctampa.org Grades Pk-12 Sacrament Preparation & Youth Ministry Philomena Johnson pjohnson@icctampa.org Faith Formation Apprentice Meg Kanatzar mkanatzar@icctampa.org Young Adult Ministry Fr. Philip Clement fclement@icctampa.org

"Proeliatores Dei" is our parish's young adult group. Young adult parishioners ages 18-28 are

welcome to join us every Thursday night from 7:30 - 9:00 in the Lion's Lair for faith, fun, and

fraternity. For more information, please go to our website: www.thewarriorsofgod.org or call

Fr. Philip at the church office (813-885-7861). We hope to see you there!

Ready for the adventure of a lifetime? At Kingdom Rock, kids discover how to stand strong for God! Kingdom Rock is filled with incredible Bible-learning experi-ences kids see, hear, touch, and even taste! Sciency-Fun Gizmos™, team-building games, cool Bible songs, and tasty treats are just a few of the royally rockin’ activities that help faith flow into real life. (Since everything is hands-on, kids might get a little messy. Be sure to send them in play clothes and safe shoes.) Plus, we’ll help kids discover how to see evidence of God in everyday life—something we call God Sightings. Get ready to hear that phrase a lot! So mark these dates on your calendar:

June 17th – 21st The fun starts at 9:00AM and will end at 12Noon.

Please continue to watch the bulletin for Registration dates and times.

IF YOU WOULD LIKE TO VOLUNTEER TO HELP WITH THIS YEAR’S VBS PRO-GRAM PLEASE CONTACT PHILOMENA JOHNSON AT 813-885-7861

Stations of the Cross Paul Turner The 14 Stations of the Cross adorn the walls of almost every Cath-olic church and chapel. Many parishes commemorate the Fridays of Lent with a prayerful remembrance of the passion of Christ by walking the stations with him.

Throughout our history, Christians have longed to literally walk in the footsteps of Christ. The shrines of the holy places in and around Jerusalem have drawn pilgrims inspired by the life and death of their master.

However, not everyone is able to travel to the Holy Land. So, ever since the middle ages, churches and chapels began erecting images devoted to an aspect of the passion. By the 15th century, the Franciscans had developed a devo-tion they called “stations.” The word means a place where people stand still or gath-er together. So even though it implies something “stationary,” the service obviously must include the movement of pilgrims following the footsteps of Christ. It took a while to fix the number and the names of the stations, but in 1731 Pope Clement XII established the 14 we know today.

We still find some variations on the number. Many places add a 15th station, for example, the resurrection of Jesus. Discontent with leaving Christ in the tomb when our faith expresses so much more, worshipers have found consolation in completing the story of the cross.

Over the years our church has authorized various versions of the stations for differ-ent occasions. For example, Pope John Paul II altered the traditional stations for his Good Friday service in Rome. He eliminated some stations that derived from tradi-tion, and substituted them with events from the Gospels. Here are the stations he used: 1. Jesus in the Garden of Olives; 2. Jesus betrayed by Judas; 3. Jesus con-demned to death by the Sanhedrin; 4. Jesus denied by Peter; 5. Jesus judged by Pilate; 6. Jesus flogged and crowned with thorns; 7. Jesus carries his cross; 8. Je-sus is helped by Simon of Cyrene; 9. Jesus encounters women of Jerusalem; 10. Jesus is crucified; 11. Jesus promises the kingdom to the good thief; 12. Jesus on the cross; 13. The mother of Jesus and his disciple at the cross; 14. Jesus is placed in the tomb. The stations inspire us all to follow Christ through suffering to peace.

Copyright © 1997 Resource Publications, Inc., 160 E. Virginia St. #290, San Jose, CA 95112, (408) 286-8505, Paul Turner, pastor of St. Munchin Parish in Cameron, Mo.

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Join Our Parish Email List!!!

In this day and age of paperless communication, Incarnation Parish is getting on board by seeking to reach out to our parishioners via email. We invite you to join our Parish Email list(s) in order that we may better communicate to you different things going on in the parish, things such as the development of our relationship with our mission parish in the Dominican Republic, the upcoming

Carnival, or various opportunities for ministry, just to name a few.

Joining our email list(s) is very simple. Just go to our parish website homepage (www.icctampa.org) and scroll to the bottom, and enter your email address into the "Join Our Email List" box. At that point, you will be asked to confirm your email address, select the email lists you wish to be included on, and give us your basic contact information. It's that easy and should take no more than about a minute or two to complete. Also, be assured that your personal information, including your email address, will not be sold or given to anyone. It's simply to ensure that we can reach out to you whether you are at home or away. Thank you for your cooperation and for your continued support of the parish.

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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 availa-ble for appointments. Call the Parish Office at 885-7861. Matrimony (Marriage) - Couples need to contact the Parish Office at 885-7861 before setting a date. The preparation process takes a mini-mum 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 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.

Religious

Articles

Store

OPEN

1/2 HR

BEFORE

& AFTER

THE 4:30PM

SAT. MASS

& ALL

SUNDAY

MASSES

NEW ITEMS!

TREE OF LIFE MEMORIALS

In memory of a loved one that 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.

MINISTERIOS HISPANOS Monaguillos: Doris Quirindongo - 817-9321 Coro Hispano: David Funes - 952-0359 Ministros de Eucaristia: Tito Bello - 516-2619 Lectores: Alan Aguilar- 315-0928 Ujieres: Jose Guaba-504-5538 Emmaus / Mujeres - Karla Navas - 408-2741 Emmaus/ hombres - Steven Quirondongo - 817-9321 Escuela de Evangelizacion Juan Pablo II: Ma. Teresa Aguilar - 315-0925 Grupo de Jovenes: Johnatan Fernandez - 484-1173 Grupo de Jovenes Adultos: Ana Acevedo - 359-7722 Grupo de Matromonios: Lecy & Dante Sanchez - 850-4526 Grupo de Oracion: Maria Rodriguez - 926-6436 Legion de Maria: Brunilda Reyes - 961-8505

LITURGY GROUPS ALTAR SERVERS DAVID SMITH……………………….885-7861 Or via e-mail iccaltarservers@gmail.com EUCHARISTIC MINISTERS FR. PHILIP CLEMENT……….…….. 885-7861 READERS WILL BERAN ………………………. 882-0178 MUSIC DIRECTOR CAL LEFERINK ………….…..……885-7861 ENVIRONMENT/ART CONNIE HENNESSEY ………………...884-8326 USHERS TOM OSBORN..……………….…...885-3829 VISITORS OF THE SICK FR. JAIRO ATEHORTUA .………. 885-7861

PARISH ORGANIZATIONS BIBLE STUDY CARMEN CAYON…….………….... 885-7861 CARNIVAL PAUL/NORMA HUNTER …………...854-1171 COLUMBIETTES DALE ZGURZYNSKI…......................885-5228 FINANCE COUNCIL DEACON FRANK JULIAN ………………….... 885-7861 HELPING HAND PARISH OFFICE…..……………..…..885-7861 INC. COUNCIL OF CATHOLIC WOMEN ALMA SHAMBLIN…………………….886-9365 Or via e-mail afshamblin@aol.com INC. HOME & SCHOOL KIM FIELD….. ….….884-4502 (School Office) JOB SEARCH SUPPORT HILDA LYONS……icjobsupport@hotmail.com KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS STAN ZGURZYNSKI………….. … 885-5228 LIFE MINISTRY TERESA TRUBILLA……….….……..841-6563 Or via e-mail T2DeskTop@aol.com MEMORIALS-TREE OF LIFE CONNIE HENNESSEY….. ……….. 884-8326 OFFICE VOLUNTEERS IRENE MARTINEZ………………….885-7861 PRAYER SHAWL MINISTRY SILVIA RIVERA ...…………………..885-7861 RELIGIOUS ARTICLES STORE CONNIE HENNESSEY……………... 884-8326 SPECIAL EDUCATION ISABEL MORAES……………...…….852-1501 MARY THOMSON………………….. 884-8040 STEWARDSHIP PAUL HUNTER…….………………...854-1171

RECEIVING SACRAMENTS BAPTISMS CARMEN CAYON ……………….885-7861 RCIA CARMEN CAYON……….……….885-7861 FIRST EUCHARIST PHILOMENA JOHNSON……….885-7861 CONFIRMATION PHILOMENA JOHNSON…….…885-7861 MARRIAGE PREPARATION FR. PHILIP CLEMENT… .…………...885-7861

PARISH ACTIVITIES TUESDAY - MARCH 12 7:00 P.M. AA Men’s Closed Meetings in St. Patrick’s Room 7:00 P.M. Spanish Prayer Group in St. Michael’s Hall 7:00 P.M. Prayer Shawl Ministry in Faith Formation Office 7:00 P.M. Music Ministry in Church WEDNESDAY - MARCH 13 7:00 P.M. AA Closed Meeting in St. Patrick’s Room 7:00 P.M. Al-Anon Closed Meeting in St. Francis Room 2 7:30 P.M. Spanish Choir in Music Room THURSDAY - MARCH 14 11:30 A.M. Our Lady of Mercy Prayer Group in Chapel 5:30 P.M. Spanish Intercessions Group in Chapel 7:00 P.M. Music Ministry in Church 7:00 P.M. Columbiettes in St. Patrick’s Room 7:30 P.M. Young Adults in St. John’s Room FRIDAY - MARCH 15 7:30 P.M. Youth Group in St. John’s Room

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Hurting from abortion. God is loving and forgiving and is reaching out to you in compassion and concern. Next Rachel’s Vineyard Retreats: March 15-17, 2013 (English) and April 5-7, 2013 (Spanish). Call Project Rachel 1-888-456-HOPE (4673) and ask for Emma, Spanish call 813-500-9785 and ask for Rosa. More information email projectrachel@ccdosp.org or go to www.rachelsvineyard.org

WALK FOR LIFE 2013 Saturday, March 23, 11:00 a.m. at St. Lawrence Catholic School Track, Tampa (corner of Himes & Hillsborough Avenues). Registration begins at 10:00 a.m. The March for Life in Washington, DC was a call to action. Let’s make our local Walk for Life 2013 a rousing success! Help women in an unplanned or crisis pregnancy. We’re counting on you. Free t-Shirt for every walker with $10 minimum sponsor donation and for children under 10. Fun, games, and snacks for all! For information or to register call 813-631-4398, email folhillsborough@ccdosp.org topic Walk For Life or visit www.foundationsoflife.org for registration/sponsor forms. Show your support for Life Foundations of Life Pregnancy Center- Hillsborough, is a ministry of Catholic Charities

MEMORIAL

OPPORTUNITY

40 Light Electronic Votive Stand for our Chapel

If interested please call Irene at the Parish Office at 813-885-7861

CATHOLIC DAYS AT THE CAPITOL Join Catholics from across Florida as they gather 

in Tallahassee for Catholic Days at the Capitol 

from March 19‐21. This annual event gives Catholics 

a voice in shaping our state laws. The program 

includes a legislative briefing, prescheduled 

meetings with elected officials, a luncheon with 

Florida's bishops and legislators, and the Red Mass 

of the Holy Spirit celebrated by the bishops of 

Florida. Bus transportation is available on a first

‐come‐first‐served basis. Registration form is 

available at life.dosp.org or by contacting Sabrina 

at 727‐344‐1611 *325; sab@dosp.org. Preregistration 

is required. 

On Tuesday, March 26, 2013 at 11:30 a.m. Bishop Robert N. Lynch will preside at the Chrism Mass at St. Catherine of Siena Catholic Church, 1955 South Belcher Road, Clearwater. During this Mass the priests of the diocese along with Bishop Lynch will renew their commitment to priestly service. This is also the Mass where the Oil of the Sick and the Oil of Catechumens are blessed and the Sacred Chrism is consecrated. These oils are used throughout the year in our parish when our community celebrates the sacraments. The faithful are invited to participate in this wonderful diocesan celebration. By virtue of your baptism you share in the priest-hood of Christ. The Chrism Mass is an opportunity for you to experience a renewal and recommitment to God and the Church. Please join us.

INCARNATION JOB SUPPORT MINISTRY NEW MEETING LOCATION! Attention job seekers, the Incarnation Job Support Group has moved its meetings to the Town & Country Library on Paula Drive. We meet on Tuesday’s from 10:30am to 12:30pm. If you are looking for a job stop by and see what we have to offer.

Visit our Religious Articles Store for all your First Communion Needs!

Hours of Operation: Open 1/2 hour before & after

all weekend masses.

  

Call Connie Hennessey for information at 884-8326.

  BINGO – March 12, 2013 Dinner 5:30pm   Bingo 6:30pm 

St. Patrick Catholic Church 4518 S Manhattan Ave Tampa, FL 33611 

For further  information 813‐839‐813-839-5337

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The Incarnation Council of Catholic Women present ...

#1 - Seafood Combo …………………………..$6.50        2 flounder fillets & 4 shrimp 

#2 - Flounder Fillet Dinner…………………...$5.50 2 Flounder fillets

#3 - Shrimp Dinner……………………………...$5.50        8 Jumbo bu erfly shrimp 

#4 - Child’s Plate .. ………………………………...$4.00        1 Flounder fillet & 2 shrimp 

Each dinner served with roll,

beverage, dessert & choice of two of

the following: French Fries, Cole Slaw

or Macaroni & Cheese

Take Out Available

FRIDAY LENTEN DINNERS March 15 & 22

St. Michael’s Hall 4:30 - 7pm

Everyone is invited for Taize prayer on March 13 that will begin at 7:00pm in St. Michael’s Hall.

Join us for a meditative, candle lit, and chant-like prayer experience that helps us focus on the meaning of Lent.

Remembrance envelopes can be found in the pamphlet rack in the church foyer. Just write the names of those you wish to have remembered on Easter Sunday on the envelope,

place your donation inside and drop it in the collection basket or take to the parish office.

Once again we have Easter Spiritual Bouquet Mass Cards available in English and Spanish. On Easter Sunday we will be offering Masses for all those mentioned in the spiritual bouquets. The intentions could be for your spouse, your children, siblings or anyone who has had a great enlightening effect on your life. So pick up your bouquet cards today. They are limited, so get them while they last. They are available at the Parish Office during business hours throughout the week and also at the Religious Articles Store before and after Sunday Masses.

Our PARISH SEDER MEAL, will be on Monday, March

25th at 6:30pm in St. Michael’s Hall.

The Seder Meal is

done in memory of

the Passover

celebrated by our

Jewish brethren when

the Angel passes over

their homes prior to the Exodus from Egypt. Please bring

a covered dish to share and a $1.00 donation to cover the

cost of paper products, etc.

On Palm Sunday of the Passion of our Lord, March 24,2013, Incarnation will be taking up a special collection, in the second collection, to have the Parish Media Center roof replaced. The replacement of the roof is years overdue. The total replacement cost is $30,000 and we have collected $15,000 to date because of your support for Casino Night. But we are $15,000 short of our goal. We are asking for your prayerful consideration to make a donation to this worthwhile cause which so desperately needs to be done prior to the rainy seasons in Florida. Thanks once again for your continued generosity.

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Cuarto Domingo de Cuaresma 10 de marzo de 2013

El que vive según Cristo es una creatura nueva; para él todo lo viejo ha pasado.

Ya todo es nuevo. — 2 Corintios 5:17

Domingo 10 de Marzo. Cuarto Domingo de Cuaresma Reflexionando la Palabra de Dios. (Las lecturas para este domingo corresponden al Cuarto Domingo de Cuaresma Ciclo A, del programa de RCIA)

El evangelio cuenta la curación del ciego de nacimiento, símbolo de lo que sucede en el bautismo cristiano. Todos nacemos espiritualmente ciegos, necesitados de la luz de Cristo. Nacemos ciegos para que se revelen en nosotros las obras de Dios. A la persona ciega la llamamos disminuida porque sufre una grave limitación en sus actividades y una privación drástica y dolorosa en su relación con el mundo y con sus semejantes. La ceguera equivale a falta de luz, a tiniebla permanente. La ceguera y la visión, como luz y oscuridad, pueden entenderse perfectamente en un sentido simbólico. Cuando alguien anda muy confundido y extraviado, comete disparates o dice despropósitos, decimos: aquél está ciego. Y cuando alguien no entiende una cosa evidente, decimos: me extraña mucho que no lo entienda, siendo más claro que la luz del día. En este sentido figurado, la palabra de Dios, en el evangelio de san Juan nos habla de oscuridad y de ceguera; de luz y de visión. San Pablo escribió a los cristianos de Éfeso: En otro tiempo ustedes eran tinieblas refiriéndose a que no conocían a Dios, y sus obras eran pecaminosas y degradantes. Ahora que han conocido a Jesús y están en el Señor, todo ha cambiado: Ahora son luz en el Señor. Es importante profundizar en el sentido oculto del evangelio. Jesús da la visión a un ciego de nacimiento. El hecho es como una nueva creación, porque no se trata de devolver la vista a uno que la ha perdido, sino de crearla por primera vez. Con este signo milagroso entendemos que Dios es el creador de la visión, que la puede dar a quien no la tiene. Por otra parte, la historia de aquel ciego no se acaba con la visión física: El fue, se lavó y volvió con vista. La historia continua con la discusión a que le sometieron los fariseos, hasta que llegó la pregunta clave: Y tu ¿qué dices del que te ha abierto los ojos? El contestó: Que es un profeta. Por consiguiente, ha recibido también la luz espiritual, porque ha reconocido en Jesús al que Dios ha enviado. En su próximo encuentro con Jesús entrará de lleno en la luz de la fe: ¿Crees tú en el Hijo del hombre? Le preguntó Jesús. Responde: ¿Y quién es, Señor, para que crea en él? Jesús le dijo: Lo estás viendo: el que te está hablando, éste es. El dijo: Creo, Señor. Y se postró ante Él. Hasta aquí quería llegar Jesús. Esta era la visión que le quería dar ante todo. Y es ésta la visión, la luz que quiere darnos a cada uno de nosotros: que creamos de verdad que Él es el Hijo de Dios, el Salvador del mundo, nuestro personal Salvador. Nunca dejemos de pedirle hasta que creamos de verdad: Creo, Señor, más acrecienta mi fe.

P. Jairo

SERVICIOS PENITENCIALES

16 de marzo, sábado @ 10:30am - St. Mary En las siguientes parroquias será a las 7:00pm 13 de marzo - Christ the King 18 de marzo - Incarnation 19 de marzo - St. Paul 20 de marzo - St. Lawrence 21 de marzo - St. Joseph

Todos los Viernes durante la Cuaresma

15 y 22 de marzo, 2013

Las Damas Católicas de Incarnation (ICCW) como todos los años durante la Cuaresma tendrán la venta de pescado frito. Traiga a toda su familia.

Salón St. Michael - Horario: 4:30pm - 7:00pm

“Porque tuve hambre y ustedes me dieron de comer, tuve sed y ustedes me dieron de beber. Fui forastero y ustedes me recibieron en su casa” (Mt 25:35). Hoy recordamos el llamado de Jesús para que lo veamos en todas las personas que encontramos. The Catholic Relief Services Collection ve a Jesús en las familias desplazadas, en los que buscan cambiar las leyes injustas y en aquellos que necesitan cuidado pastoral y ayuda humanitaria en todo el mundo. ¿Cómo ayudarás a Jesús con otro rostro? Por favor, contribuye generosamente a la Colecta de hoy.

El lunes, 25 de marzo, 6:30pm celebraremos la Cena Pascual en el Salón St. Michael. La Cena de Seder es una celebración judía. Es la cena que se come en la Pascua mientras el pueblo judío recuerda los eventos del Éxodo. $1 de donación. Por favor traiga un plato de comida para

compartir. La celebración será en inglés.

PARA SER FELICES Nunca seremos felices hasta que nos demos cuenta de que los dones de Dios se nos han dado para el bien de todos. —Anónimo

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Legión de María Presídium Nuestra Señora de la Luz

La Legión de María tiene como fin la gloria de Dios por medio de la santificación personal de sus propios miembros mediante la

oración y la colaboración activa, bajo la dirección de la Jerarquía, a la obra de la Iglesia y de María: aplastar la cabeza de la serpiente infernal y ensanchar las fronteras del reinado de Cristo.

¿Quiénes pueden pertenecer? Todo Católico que practique fielmente su religión y desee ser útil a la Iglesia y a la sociedad, y que esté dispuesto a cumplir las normas funcionales de la asociación. Todos están invitados a formar parte de la Legión de María todos los sábados a las 9:30am en el salón St. Francis 2. Para más información llamar a Azucena Zavala al 813-410-5737 o María E. Rodríguez al 813-884-5638.

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: Sab 2:1a, 12-22; Sal 34 (33):17-21, 23; Jn 7:1-2, 10, 25-30 Sábado: Jer 11:18-20; Sal 7:2-3, 9bc-12; Jn 7:40-53 Domingo: Is 43:16-21; Sal 126 (125):1-6; Fil 3:8-14; Jn 8:1-11 Lecturas alternativas (Año A): Ez 37:12-14; Sal 130:1-8; Rom 8:8-11; Jn 11:1-45 [3-7, 17, 20-27, 33b-45]

MARQUE SU CALENDARIO 24 de marzo - Domingo de Ramos de la Pasión del Señor 25 de marzo - Cena Pascual - Salón St. Michael 6:30pm 28 de marzo - Jueves Santo 29 de marzo - Viernes Santo 31 de marzo - Domingo de Pascua de Resurrección 18 - 21 de abril - Carnaval Parroquial

24 de abril - Confirmación 7:30pm 5 de mayo - Primera Comunión

Recuerde en la Misa del domingo de Pascua de Resurrección a sus seres queridos–tanto los que están junto a ustedes como los que ya fallecieron. Escriba sus nombres en el sobre y deposítelo en la cesta de la colecta. Cualquier donación será

gratamente aceptada. Estos sobres están en la entrada de la iglesia y en los bancos. También están disponibles en la Oficina Parroquial durante la semana.

El martes 26 de marzo de 2013 a las 11:30 el obispo Lynch celebrará la Misa Crismal en la iglesia St. Catherine of Siena, 1955 South Belcher Road, en Clearwater.

Durante esta misa los sacerdotes de la diócesis junto al obispo Lynch renovarán su compromiso de servicio sacerdotal. Durante esta misa se bendecirán los Óleos para los Enfermos y los Cate-cúmenos, y el Santo Óleo Crismal será consagrado. Estos óleos son usados por su parroquia duran-te el año cuando la comunidad se une para celebrar los sacramentos.

Todos los fieles están invitados a participar de esta hermosa celebración diocesana. Por nuestro bautismo compartimos en el sacerdocio de Cristo. La misa crismal es una oportunidad más para renovarnos y comprometernos una vez más a Dios y la iglesia. Los invitamos a que participen con nosotros.