NATIVITY CATHOLIC CHURCH

705 East Brandon Boulevard | Brandon FL 33511
FEBRUARY 14TH, 2016
NATIVITY CATHOLIC CHURCH
"Joyfully and faithfully evangelizing for Christ!"
First Sunday of Lent
Pastor:
Rev. John Tapp
Pastor Emeritus: Rev. Msgr. James C Lara
Parochial Vicars: Rev. Nelson Restrepo
Rev. Victor Amorose
Deacons:
Rev. Dr. Mark Taylor
Rev. Mr. Robert Harris
Rev. Mr. Elix Castro
Church Office:
813.681.4608
School:
813.689.3395
Faith Formation: 813.689.9101
Youth Ministry: 813.689.4147
Pastoral Care:
813.413.8351
Food Pantry:
813.694.0541
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MASS SCHEDULE
Daily Mass
Weekend Mass
7:00am (Monday through Friday)
Saturday Vigil Mass
8:00AM (Mon, Tues, Thurs, Fri, Sat)
4:00PM (Interpreted for Deaf)
8:15AM (Wednesday)
4:00PM Español (Capilla)
7:00PM (Español Martes y Viernes)
Sunday Masses
Morning Prayer
7:00, 8:30, 10:30AM
10:30AM Family Mass (Chapel) 7:45AM (Monday through Saturday)
Confession Schedule
12:30PM Español
Saturday in Church: 3:00 to 4:00PM
6:00PM LifeTeen
5:00 to 5:30PM
L
FROM
DESDE
THE COLLAR
EL CLERIMAN
ent – Today marks the First Sunday of Lent. Lent was
primarily established for catechumens – it was a time of
preparation for those who were initiated into the Church by
Baptism, Confirmation, and Eucharist. But the season of Lent
also exists for those already initiated into the Church.
Before he began his public ministry, Jesus spent 40 days in the
desert to pray, fast, reflect, and confront the demons that boldly
took him on. For the next 40 days, we walk through a similar
desert. Even our liturgy has “desert” elements to it: purple
(penitential) vestments, no Gloria, no Alleluia. As we begin
Lent, our lives should parallel a similar entry into the desert as
we: abstain from meat on Fridays; fast on Ash Wednesday and
Good Friday; and attempt to assimilate the three hallmarks of
the season into our daily lives: praying, fasting, and giving alms
(or offering service to the poor).
Either consciously or unconsciously, we might think that Lent
exists to change God. Perhaps we feel that our Lenten practices
will change God’s attitude toward us. Lent exists, instead, so
that I might be changed; that I might become more like a child
of God for the rest of my days, not just for the next 40. Here are
some things that we might do so that we can live and act
differently – both during this season and beyond:
• Limit my use of social media, especially when I sit down for
meals with my family and friends. Engage in a conversation
with parents, siblings, and friends without turning to my phone
or tablet for those 30-60 minutes.
• Focus on a sin that I seem to “always confess” and pray each
day during the Lenten season that, with God’s grace, I may
overcome that sin. Perhaps that sin is something I do habitually:
gossiping, taking the Lord’s name in vain, looking at
inappropriate internet content.
• Read 1 chapter from the gospel of Luke each day. Dedicate
just 5 minutes of my _______ (you fill in the blank: morning,
lunch hour, time I watch TV in the evening) and talk to
God…and listen to God
• Read and reflect often on the scripture passage Isaiah 58
which speaks about “real fasting”
C
uaresma - Hoy se celebra el Primer Domingo de Cuaresma.
Cuaresma se estableció principalmente para los catecúmenos fue un tiempo de preparación para las personas iniciadas en la
Iglesia por el Bautismo, la Confirmación y la Eucaristía. Pero el
tiempo de Cuaresma también existe para los ya iniciados tambien.
Antes de comenzar su ministerio público, Jesús pasó 40 días en el
desierto para orar, ayunar, reflexionar y enfrentarse a los demonios
que audazmente se le presentaron sucesivamente. Durante los
siguientes 40 días, caminamos a través de un desierto similar.
Incluso nuestra liturgia tiene elementos del "desierto": vestimentas
púrpuras (penitenciales), no hay Gloria, no hay Aleluya. A medida
que comenzamos la Cuaresma, nuestras vidas deben ser análogos
similares a una entrada al desierto: abstenernos de comer carne los
viernes; ayuno el Miércoles de Ceniza y el Viernes Santo; y tratar
de asimilar las tres características de la temporada en nuestra vida
cotidiana: la oración, el ayuno y la limosna (u ofrecer servicio a los
pobres).
Ya sea consciente o inconscientemente, podríamos pensar que la
Cuaresma existe para cambiar a Dios. Tal vez sentimos que
nuestras prácticas cuaresmales van a cambiar la actitud de Dios
hacia nosotros. Cuaresma existe, en su lugar, para que yo pueda
cambian; que yo pueda ser más como un hijo de Dios por el resto
de mis días, no sólo para los próximos 40 dias. Aquí hay algunas
cosas que podríamos hacer para que podamos vivir y actuar de
manera diferente - tanto durante esta temporada y más allá:
• Limitar mi uso de las redes sociales, sobre todo cuando me siento
a cenar con mi familia y amigos. Entablar una conversación con
los padres, hermanos y amigos sin usar mi teléfono o tableta por
esos 30-60 minutos.
• Centrarme en un pecado que me parece que "siempre confieso" y
orar cada día durante el tiempo de Cuaresma para que, con la
gracia de Dios, pueda superar ese pecado. Tal vez el pecado es
algo que hago habitualmente: chismes, tomar el nombre del Señor
en vano, mirar contenido inapropiado en el Internet
• Leer 1 capítulo del Evangelio de Lucas cada día. Dedicar sólo 5
minutos de mi tiempo _______ (usted debe llenar el espacio en
blanco: por la mañana, hora de la comida, el tiempo que veo la
televisión por la noche) para hablar con Dios... y escuchar a Dios.
• Attend daily Mass at least once a week
• Leer y reflexionar a menudo en el pasaje de la Escritura Isaías 58,
que habla sobre el "ayuno real"
• Attend the weekly stations of the cross – Fridays at 6:30
• Asistir a la Misa diaria, al menos una vez por semana
• Volunteer… somewhere… anywhere… doing something
beyond myself…beyond my comfort zone. And realize that the
person I serve is Jesus himself
• Asistir a las estaciones semanales de la cruz - Viernes de las 6:30.
• Get involved in our parish social justice ministry – HOPE.
Join 20 other churches in Hillsborough county for justice. (p9)
• Attend our parish missions. (This bulletin has more detailed
information about those missions in the following pages.)
Happy “Lenting.” May the change you experience renew you
and re-create you into the holy and wonderful person God has
always intended you to be.
• Servir como voluntario... en alguna parte... en cualquier lugar…
hacer algo más allá de mí mismo... más allá de mi zona de confort.
Y darse cuenta que la persona a quien sirve es el mismo Jesús
• Involucrarse en el ministerio de justicia social de la parroquia HOPE. Unirse a otras 20 iglesias Hillsborough para justicia
• Asistir a las misiones parroquiales. (Este boletín contiene
información más detallada acerca de las misiones en las siguientes
páginas.)
Feliz "Cuaresma." Que el cambio que experimente lo renueve y lo
vuelva a criar en la persona santa y maravillosa que Dios siempre
ha pretendido que usted sea.
Parish Lenten Missions
Parish Missions - the word "mission" means "to be sent."
The purpose of a parish mission during Lent is to renew us
so that we can be sent out into the world to share the Good
News of Jesus Christ with others. There are missions being
offered in English and Spanish. I encourage every
parishioner to participate in them. A parish mission is a
simple yet profound way to deepen our faith in order that we
might share that faith with others.
The Door of Mercy: Crossing the Threshold -- A
Mission for the Holy Year of Mercy Stephen J. Binz—Catholic biblical scholar,
popular
speaker,
and
award-winning
author—will offer our Parish Lenten Mission
beginning February 21, 22, 23
Three Presentations:
Be sure to get in touch with
Thomas Sanjurjo,
bulletin@nativitycatholicchurch.org
to contribute to our bulletin.
Spiritual Growth
Stewardship
Ministries in Action
Community Bulletin
OPPORTUNITIES TO GROW IN FAITH
P4 - Stewardship Bulletin Reflection, Mass
Intentions, Eucharistic Apostles of Divine
Mercy
Presented one night only, February 21 at 7:30 in the Church
P5 - Pray for One Another, Regulations for
Fasting and Abstinence, The Book of
Revelation, What is an Annulment?, APA
Update and Thanks
2) The Sacred Heart of Jesus
P6 - Little Flowers and Blue Knights
Presented morning 9:00 am (St. Francis Room, Social Hall)
and 7:00 pm Church
P8 - Reflexión de las Escrituras,
Reglamento sobre Ayuno y Abstinencia,
Aprender a Conocer la Biblia
1) The Divine Mercy of Our God
3) The Spiritual and Corporal Works of Mercy
Presented morning 9:00 am (Chapel) and 7:00 pm Church
Misericordia quiero y no sacrificios. Mt. 12.7
El P. Jorge Mario Naranjo, OCD -Maestro de
estudiantes en el Aspirantado de Medellín y el
Filosofado en Bogotá y Superior de la Casa de
Espiritualidad Monticelo- nos va ayudar a
mirando el tema que el papa nos ha regalado
para este año de meditación sobre la misericordia, y a
comprender el gran amor que Dios nos tiene a cada uno de
sus hijos.
Días: Marzo 1-4
Hora: 7pm-9pm
Lugar: Capilla
Other Lenten Events
Friday Adoration - All day
Stations of the Cross - Friday @ 6:30 pm
Friday Fish Fry - 4:30 - 7:00
Lenten Missions (see above)
Parish Penance Service - Feb 29th @ 7:00pm
English Cantata - Feb 23rd @ 7:30
Spanish Cantata - Feb 27th @ 7:30
OPPORTUNITIES FOR STEWARDSHIP
OF TIME, TALENT, AND TREASURE
P6 - Tithing Report, February Food
Drive, Nativity Outreach Volunteers,
Volunteer Opportunity, PB&J Needs
You!
P9 - Reporte del Diezmo, Solicitamos
su ayuda
MINISTRIES IN ACTION
P6 - In the Spirit of the Year of Mercy
P7 - Missing Anything?
P9 - Perdiste Algo?
COMMUNITY BULLETIN
P7 - Week at a Glance, Womens'
Emmaus, Personal Finances, Ladies'
Fitness Class, Anniversary Breakfast
P7 - Finanzas Personales, Desayuno
Aniversario, Retiro Emaus
Special HOPE Networking
announcement on P9.
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NATIVITY CATHOLIC CHURCH
Stewardship Bulletin Reflection
Dt 26: 4-10; Ps 91: 1-2, 10-15; Rom 10: 8-13; Lk 4:1-13
M
ost of us are familiar with the fact
that there are Four Gospels —
Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John. We
might be less acquainted with the detail
that the first three are called the Synoptic
Gospels — that is, they tend to include
the same stories in a similar sequence.
Thus, all three (Matthew, Mark, and
Luke) report that Jesus spent 40 days in
the desert, fasting and praying, and
resisting temptation. Today’s Gospel reading from Luke
presents St. Luke’s perspective of what occurred.
That Gospel Reading is perfect for us on this First Sunday of
Lent as we, too, symbolically enter “the desert” during these
40 days of Lent. In fact, all of our readings this weekend
emphasize the fact that we need to place our trust in God just as
Jesus did.
The First Reading from the Book of Deuteronomy has Moses
speaking to the Israelites about the whole issue of trust. Moses
explains that He (and thus we) needs to acknowledge that
everything comes from God. Furthermore, we need to place our
total trust in God, and as a result of that trust, we need to pursue
stewardship and to share our “first fruits” with the Lord. We
may tend to say that we trust God, but do our lives and actions
reflect that trust? The Second Reading and the Gospel affirm
the importance of that trust.
St. Paul, in his letter to the Romans, our Second Reading,
emphasizes the nature of this trust. Paul says basically that
believing is not enough; we must go deeper. Faith is not just
believing; it means we trust the Lord completely; we place all
of our hopes on Him. We need to strive during this Lenten
period to have total confidence in Jesus, to place our salvation
in His hands. “For one believes with the heart,” says Paul. Mere
intellectual agreement with the facts of the Cross and the
Resurrection is not enough. We must believe in our hearts, and
we must trust in the Lord.
It is in the Gospel from St. Luke that we find the ultimate trust
in God. The devil presents temptations to Jesus; we, too, face
temptations on a daily basis and this period of Lent is the time
to truly deal with them. The devil presents three temptations to
Jesus; the devil tempts Jesus to use His power to appease His
hunger; he offers Jesus all the kingdoms of the world if Jesus
will worship him, the devil. And he tempts Jesus to test God’s
promise of protection. Jesus resists all because He trusts in His
Father.
In this Gospel Jesus fasts and He is hungry, but he is filled with
the Spirit and that strengthens Him to resist and to trust
completely. We sometimes have the opposite experience — our
stomachs may be full but we have empty spirits. One of the
major purposes of our Lenten journeys is to empty ourselves
and allow our hearts and souls to be filled with the Spirit.
Jesus experienced real temptations. He resisted them because
He placed His total trust in God. We are called to the same kind
of trust all the time, but especially during this Lenten season.
With God’s help we can develop that deeper relationship with
the Lord we all need.at everything comes from God.
Furthermore, we need to place our total trust in God, and as a
result of that trust, we need to pursue stewardship and to share
our “first fruits” with the Lord. We may tend to say that we trust
God, but do our lives and actions reflect that trust? The Second
Reading and the Gospel affirm the importance of that trust.
Mass Intentions | Feb 15th - 21st
Monday, February 15
7:00 am
Georgann Seaman
8:00 am
Pathyil Sanil
Tuesday, February 16
7:00 am
Evan Weber †
8:00 am
Pathyil Sanil
7:00 pm
Milikie Siu Caballero †
Wednesday, February 17
7:00 am
Teresa Collins
8:15 am
Alex & Mary Gostola
Thursday, February 18
7:00 am
Ana Cifuni
8:00 am
Jim Lee
Friday, February 19
7:00 am
Jarrod Norriga
8:00 am
Gloria Torres
7:00 pm
Antonio Ramon Diaz
Saturday, February 20
8:00 am
John Del Grande
4:00 pm
Antoinette DeStefano
4:00 pm
Jose de LaRosa Castillo
Sunday, February 21
7:00 am
Ruth J. Brauneker
8:30 am
Steven & Jaqueline Winter
10:30 am
Sylvester Sookoo
10:30 am
Ruth J. Brauneker (Chapel)
12:30 am
Lauriano Garcia & Larry Garmany (Spanish)
6:00 pm
Farris Thomas IV
Eucharistic Apostles of Divine Mercy
Come and learn more about God's mercy in this Jubilee Year
of Mercy! There will be a Divine Mercy conference Feb.
20th at Higgins Hall at St. Lawrence Church in Tampa, and
featured speakers include nationally known Father Don
Calloway, Father Chris Alar, and singer/songwriter Annie
Karto. Dr. Bryan Thatcher will be Emcee and speaking on
praying for the sick and dying. To register go to
www.thedivinemercy.org/tampa or if questions call
Eucharistic Apostles of Divine Mercy at 813.677.9900. The
cost is $40 and includes a light breakfast and lunch. All
profits will benefit the poor, including the Nativity Food
Pantry.
Get to Know the Bible
We invite the Hispanic community of Nativity to register
for the new introductory course to the Bible, where we will
have the opportunity to learn more profoundly about the
Holy Scripture. We look forward to seeing you.
Duration:
10 weeks
Location: Pastoral Care
Start date: February 17th
Time:
7:00 PM
FIRST SUNDAY OF LENT
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Pray for One Another
The Book of Revelation
Pray for the sick, suffering, and shut-ins to welcome the
strength of God’s love, especially:
“Behold, I am with you always, until the end of the age”
(Mt 28:20).
Betty Rocha, Ray Rocha, Pedro Roldan Sanchez, Danny Rossi,
Leo Rossiter, Virginia Ruth, Maria Saenz, Dr. Charles F. Schramm,
Richard Sanderson, Lisa Ziroli Seaholm, Josie Sellers, Bill Shea,
Don Shea, Mike Showalter, Jimmy Smith, Barbara Spears, Alice
Sperandio, Brett Strong, Heather Sturz, William Swantek, Theresa
Taffe, Suzie Taylor, Sam Troncalli, Ann Ulbricht, Christina Van
Alstyne, Luis and Carmen Vargas, Rose Vier, Joan Wagner,
Christie Washburn, Auburn Wells, Barbara White, Howard
Wiebeld, Vincent Wildgen, Cathy Williams, Kenneth Wilson,
Evelina Zambrano, Charlotte Zorn, George Wagner, Steve Alley,
Bessie LoScalzo, Dr. Greenwell, Francis Davis, Anna Cifuni,
Bienvenida Kjeer, Vincent Wilgen, Dr. Antonio Rivera, Alex
Hernandez, Stephanie Koch, Kay Walczak, Louise Rogers,
Christine Alvarez, Addia Limtiaco, Alex Kepler, Norma Damico,
Robert Landee, Bobby Dass, Ashlyn Conly, George Thomas,
Virginia Lascera, Rosa Valentin, Richard Byerly, Natalie Lizanich,
Ed Gefre, Angel Vasquez, Theresa Fraser, Joseph Ruzzi, Virginia
Pascua, Richard & Betsy Mahoney, Joe LaPerna, Monserrate
Gonzalez, Jose Gonzalez, Jessie Perez Gonzalez, Sylvia Perez
Gonzalez, Jeanne A. Woodke, Katalin Lazzara, Dr. Joseph
Chiarmonte, Aida Luz Betancourt, Courtney Daniels, Leonora
Maggio, Irma Barrett, Estelito Rubio
The Thursday Evening Scripture Study Group will begin a
15 week study of the Book of Revelation on Thursday
February 18, 2016. This study invites the modern reader to
hear the call to conversion and experience God's ultimate
triumph over evil. Those who remain steadfast in their faith
and confidence in the risen Lord need have no fear.
This group meets Thursday evenings from 7:00 pm –
9:00 pm in the Adult Education Building (west side of
the campus).
There is a $15.00 fee for study materials and the 20
minute video presentations.
If you have any questions please contact William at
813-752-9312 or call the Nativity Parish - Faith
Formation Office at 813-689-9101.
What is an Annulment?
Do I need one,
How do I get started?
Have you or one of your relatives thought about the process
of seeking an annulment. Come find out the correct
information about when it is necessary, and how to get
started. A member of the Diocesan Tribunal staff ( people
Lena Caron, Ethan Patrick Charles, Susie Taylor, Dr. Neida charged with the responsibility of processing an annulment)
Ventura
will be on hand to present information and answer
questions, February 18, 7:00 pm in the St. Francis
Room. No registration is necessary; but if you have
Regulations on Fasting and Abstinence
questions, call the Faith Formation Office.
The dual disciplines of fasting and abstinence have a
APA Update and Thanks
long history in the Catholic Church. Going back to the
early Church, the purpose behind the custom of self denial is
not punishment; it is to simplify our lifestyles so that we Thank you to the over 600 families who
create a certain emptiness. In this way, freed from all have already made their commitment, at
distractions, we are able to hear and respond to God’s home, at Mass last weekend, or online.
We are nearly halfway to last year's
continued call to conversion and holiness.
participation totals! With a $470,000
Fasting is to be observed on Ash Wednesday and Good goal we need everyone's support to keep
Friday by all Catholics between the ages of 18 to 59 years Nativity Catholic Church and School
(inclusive). On days of fasting, one full meal is allowed. out in front as a Diocesan leader in this
Two smaller meals, sufficient to maintain strength, may be worthy cause.
taken according to one’s needs, but together they should not
equal another full meal. Eating between meals is not Important note - if you contributed online last year and
would like to renew your commitment to this worthwhile
permitted, but liquids are allowed.
and awesome appeal visit our website for a link to use your
Abstinence from meat is to be observed by all USER ID and PASSWORD that you used last year. When
Catholics who are 14 years of age and older. Ash you're logged in, just add APA 2016 as a fund you'd like to
Wednesday, all the Fridays of Lent, and Good Friday are give to this year, and renew your commitment!
days of abstinence.
OTHER WAYS TO GIVE
Note:
If a person is unable to observe the above regulations due to New givers can also give online at the above weblink!
ill health or other serious reasons, they are urged to practice You can mail in your commitment card that you received in
other forms of self denial that are suitable to their condition. the mail at home.
Fasting, almsgiving, and prayer are the three traditional
disciplines of Lent. The faithful and catechumens should Commitment Envelopes can still be found on the
undertake these practices seriously in a spirit of penance and windowsills in our Church and Chapel.
of preparation for baptism or of renewal of baptism at Easter. www.nativitycatholicchurch.org/APA
In your hands O Lord, we commend the souls of our recently
departed. May their souls and the souls of the faithful
departed, through the mercy of God, rest in peace.
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Little Flowers and Blue Knights
Little Flowers Girls' Club and Blue Knights Boys' Club are
Catholic clubs for girls and boys ages 5 and up that teaches
virtues through scripture, saints' biographies and the
Catechism of the Catholic Church. Badges for the virtues are
earned by studying the saint associated with the virtue,
memorizing relevant scripture verses and studying the
Catechism. Sashes, aprons, bandanas, t-shirts and other items
are extras that add to the experience, but are not necessary to
join. We look forward to new members throughout the year.
FEBRUARY 14TH, 2016
Nativity Outreach Volunteers
Nativity Outreach has two volunteer positions available.
Please contact Carl Falkenbach at 813-707-1523.
Assistant Warehouse Manager – assists and supervises
day to day operations at our Dover warehouse, 2-3 days per
week, 3-4 hours per day under Manager’s direction.
In addition, we are continually in need of qualified truck
drivers and other able bodied warehouse workers.
PB&J Ministry Needs You!
Our February Meeting is on February 21st, at 3:30pm in
Countless men and women are living
the Pastoral Care Center.
on the streets. A peanut butter and
For more information, email Thomas Sanjurjo: jelly sandwich can make a big
difference to these folks. Volunteers
sanjurjo7@gmail.com
are needed to help make Peanut
Butter & Jelly sandwiches.
Parishioners' Tithing Report
February 6th & 7th
# of Envelopes
1,251
Mass Total
$40,244.67
Online Offertory
181
$13,967.19
Vigil Lights
$297.73
Total offertory to operating budget = $54,509.59
We will meet on Friday, February 19th, at 9:00 AM in
Social Hall Room B.
Please call Luann Leahy at 813.659.0181 if you have
any questions.
We will be making our annual Easter goodie bags on Friday,
March 18th. We are asking for donations of socks (men,
women & children) small pop top canned meats, fruit,
breakfast bars, water, small deodorants, hotel sized toiletries,
etc.
In the Spirit of the Year of Mercy
Over the next 5 Sundays
Total Collected thru 2/7 = $1,539,186.47
Representatives from the Ministries of the Nativity Pastoral
Represents 57.26% of the $2,688,000 operating budget
Care Office Will be in the Social Hall to answer your
revenues needed for 2015-16
questions, share with you what you can do to be a part of
these ministries, and how they can be of help to you or
Volunteer Opportunity
members of your family. Please stop by to learn more about
Partners With La Victoria, Inc., is in need of an accountant. these important ministries of mercy.
The volunteer position does not require regular attendance at
board meetings. This position requires strong professional
skills, and the ability to work independently with motivation.
A Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting from an accredited
university, and five years of accounting supervisory
experience is required. Written and oral communication
skills must be at a professional level, since it will be
necessary to communicate with and present reports to
management at the highest levels. It requires the use of
computer technologies such as MS Word, Excel, and Power
Point, and a high level of knowledge of generally accepted
accounting principles for Not For Profit organizations.
Having passed the CPA Exam is highly desirable, but not
required.
Please contact Lori Fitzpatrick at 654-5348 or
lafing4life@gmail.com to discuss the position.
February Food Drive
Our monthly food drive will be the weekend of February 20
This week, join us to learn about our Nursing Home
& 21, 2016. The Nativity Outreach Food Bank truck will be
on campus for your donations. All donations are greatly Ministries. Find out how you can be a part of the work of
Christ.
appreciated. Thank you for your continued support.
FIRST SUNDAY OF LENT
Week at a Glance
Monday - 2/15/2016
President's Day
NO SCHOOL
Church Office Closed
Tuesday - 2/16/2016
CRSP mujeres
6:15PM - 9:30PM
PC(Back)
Womens Guild Board
6:30PM - 9:00PM
AE(A&B)
Life Teen Band Rehearsal 7:00PM - 9:00PM
Church
CRSP CDC
7:45PM - 9:30PM
SH(C1)
Financias Personales
7:45PM - 9:00PM
SH(D)
Wednesday - 2/17/2016
Fitness Ministry Zumba 10:30AM - 11:30AM
MPR
Meals on Wheels
10:30AM - 11:30AM
SH(C)
KofC Assembly
6:30PM - 9:30PM
AE(A&B)
Conocer La Biblia
7:00PM - 9:00PM
PC
Grupo De Oracion
7:00PM - 9:00PM
Chapel
Facilitators-PCC
7:00PM - 9:00PM
SH(A)
Chorale Rehearsal
7:30PM - 9:30PM
Church
Thursday - 2/18/2016
Come Clean Church
7:00AM - 9:30AM
Church
Come Clean Chapel
8:45AM - 10:30AM
Chapel
Womens Emmaus Prep 6:45PM - 8:00PM
PC(Back)
Estudio Biblico
7:00PM - 9:00PM
AE(A)
Evening Scripture Study 7:00PM - 9:00PM
SH(B)
Charismatic Prayer
7:00PM - 9:00PM
Chapel
Coro Hispano
7:30PM - 9:00PM
Church
Friday - 2/19/2016
PB&J ministry
8:30AM - 10:30AM
SH(B)
Adoration
8:45AM - 6:45PM
Chapel
Fish Fry
4:30PM - 7:00PM
SH(A&B)
CRSP Noche de Agape
5:00PM - 9:30PM
SH(D)
Stations of the Cross
6:30PM - 7:30PM
Church
Vida Joven
6:30PM - 9:30PM
YOUTH
Respect life meeting
7:00PM - 9:00PM
OR
Saturday - 2/20/2016
Ministry for Migrants
8:30AM - 10:00AM
PC
HOPE Networking
10:00AM - 12:00PM
SH
CFC Youth Covenant
9:30AM - 4:00PM
LL
Appreciation Dinner
5:30PM - 7:30PM
SH(A)
Sunday - 2/21/2016
Parish Mission
Stewardship Table
7:00AM - 2:30PM
SH(B)
Penitential Rite for RICA 12:30PM - 1:30PM
Church
Blue Knights
3:30PM - 5:30PM
PC
& Little Flowers
For all events and updates, please check the website calendar.
ROOM KEY
YC - Youth Center | SH(ABC&D) - Social Hall | PC - Pastoral
Care | AE - Adult Education Building | LL - Life Lounge | OR Oakwood Room | CONV - Convent | MP - MultiPurpose Room
Jubilee Mass of Thanksgiving
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Missing Anything?
Umbrellas – glasses – jewelry - toys
Lost items collected during mass are taken to the library –
west corner of the Narthex. We will hold these in our Lost
and Found for approximately three months and those items
unclaimed will be donated to St. Vincent DePaul. End of
February will be our next donation so check us out for your
missing treasures.
Womens' Emmaus Retreat
Registration for the next Women's Emmaus retreat will
begin next weekend, February 20-21, 2016 in the Social Hall
after all Masses and will continue every weekend, through
the weekend of March 12-13, 2016 or until the retreat is full,
whichever comes first.
The retreat will take place the weekend of March 18-20,
2016 at the Franciscan Center in Tampa.
The cost is $195.00 and includes Transportation and all
meals.
This is a retreat where women are ministered to by other
women and it is based on the Gospel of Luke 24:13-35. Take
this opportunity to deepen your relationship with Jesus in a
relax environment and free from the distractions of your
daily routine while you build friendships with other women
in the parish.
Personal Finances
We are always trying to stretch our money and organize our
finances. Well, the time is here. We welcome the Hispanic
community as Mr. Gustavo Bustamante will teach us
strategies on how to organize our
finances.
When:
February 16th
Where:
Social Hall St. Francis
Time:
7:45 PM
HOPE Networking Meeting
See Page 9 for a Special Announcement about our HOPE
ministry. Join us to help work for justice in Hillsborough
County.
Ladies' Fitness Classes
NEW CLASS STARTING!
ZUMBA On Wednesdays
SENIOR FIT On Thursdays
At 10:30 am
The Jubilee Mass of Thanksgiving with Bishop Robert
Both In the Youth Center Multi-purpose Room
Lynch honoring couples throughout the Diocese who will
celebrate 25, 50 or more years of marriage during 2016 will
For more information call Bonnie at the Pastoral Care
take place at the Cathedral of St. Jude the Apostle on
Office or email bonnie@nativitycatholicchurch.org
Sunday, March 6th at 3:00pm. If you wish to attend,
please contact the parish office. Registrations must be “that you may enjoy good health and that all may go well
with you even as your soul is getting along well” 3 John 1:2
received by Tuesday, February 16th.
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NATIVITY CATHOLIC CHURCH
Reflexión de las Escrituras
Dt 26: 4-10; Sal 91: 1-2, 10-15; Romanos 10: 8-13; Lc 4: 1-13
L
a mayoría de nosotros estamos familiarizados
con el hecho de que hay cuatro Evangelios Mateo, Marcos, Lucas y Juan. Podríamos estar
menos familiarizados con el detalle que los tres
primeros son llamados los Evangelios Sinópticos es decir, tienden a incluir las mismas historias en
una secuencia similar. Por lo tanto, los tres
(Mateo, Marcos y Lucas) informan de que Jesús
pasó 40 días en el desierto, ayunando y orando, y resistiendo la
tentación. La lectura del Evangelio de hoy de Lucas presenta la
perspectiva de lo que ocurrió según San Lucas.
FEBRUARY 14TH, 2016
principales de nuestra jornada de Cuaresma es vaciarnos y
permitir que nuestros corazones y almas llenen del Espíritu.
Jesús experimentó tentaciones reales. Él las resistió porque
Él puso su confianza total en Dios. Estamos llamados a la
misma clase de confianza todo el tiempo, pero especialmente
durante este tiempo de Cuaresma. Con la ayuda de Dios
podemos desarrollar esa relación profunda con el Señor que
todos necesitamos.
Reglamento sobre Ayuno y Abstinencia
La doble disciplina del ayuno y la abstinencia tiene una larga
historia en la Iglesia católica. Nos remontamos a la Iglesia
primitiva para darnos cuenta que el propósito detrás de esta
costumbre de negarse a uno mismo no es por castigo; es más
bien para simplificar nuestro estilo de vida, de manera que
podamos crear un cierto vacío a fin de que, libres de todas
las distracciones, podamos escuchar el continuo llamado
de Dios a la conversión y la santidad y responderle.
Esta Lectura del Evangelio es perfecta para nosotros en este
Primer Domingo de Cuaresma, ya que, también,
simbólicamente entramos en "el desierto" durante estos 40
días de Cuaresma. De hecho, todas las lecturas de este fin de
semana hacen hincapié en el hecho de que tenemos que El ayuno es obligatorio el Miércoles de Ceniza y el Viernes
poner nuestra confianza en Dios tal como lo hizo Jesús.
Santo para todos los católicos entre los 18 y los 59 años de
La primera lectura, tomada del Libro de Deuteronomio tiene edad. En los días de ayuno se permite una sola comida
a Moisés hablándoles a los Israelitas sobre el tema de la completa. Si fuese necesario para mantener la energía se
confianza. Moisés explica que él (y por lo tanto nosotros) pueden hacer además dos comidas pequeñas, pero estas dos
necesitamos reconocer que todo viene de Dios. Por otra juntas no deben ser equivalentes a una comida completa
parte, tenemos que poner nuestra confianza total en Dios, y adicional. No está permitido comer entre comidas, a no ser
como resultado de esa confianza, es necesario PERSUE la por los líquidos.
mayordomía y compartir nuestros "primeros frutos" con el La abstinencia de carne es obligatoria para todos los
Señor. Es posible que tenemos la tendencia de decir que católicos de 14 años o más. El Miércoles de Ceniza,
confiamos en Dios, ¿pero nuestras vidas y acciones reflejan todos los viernes de Cuaresma y el Viernes Santo son días de
esa confianza? La Segunda Lectura y el Evangelio afirman abstinencia.
la importancia de esa confianza.
Salvedad:
San Pablo, en su carta a los Romanos, la Segunda Lectura, A las personas que no pudiesen cumplir con las
hace hincapié en la naturaleza de esta confianza. Pablo dice regulaciones anteriores debido a enfermedad o por alguna
básicamente que creer no es suficiente; hay que profundizar otra razón seria, se les exhorta a practicar otros sacrificios
más. La fe no es sólo creer; significa que confiamos en el aptos para su condición. El ayuno, la limosna y la oración
Señor por completo; ponemos todas nuestras esperanzas en son las tres disciplinas tradicionales de la Cuaresma. Tanto
El. Hay que esforzarse durante este período de Cuaresma los fieles como los catecúmenos deben emprender estas
para tener total confianza en Jesús, para colocar nuestra prácticas seriamente,
salvación en Sus manos. "Porque uno cree con el corazón,"
dice Pablo. Mero acuerdo intelectual con los hechos de la y con espíritu de penitencia y de preparación para el
Cruz y la Resurrección no es suficiente. Debemos creer en bautismo o la renovación de las promesas bautismales en la
nuestros corazones, y hay que confiar en el Señor.
Pascua.
Es en el Evangelio de San Lucas que nos encontramos la
confianza definitiva en Dios.
El diablo le presenta
tentaciones a Jesús; nosotros también enfrentamos
tentaciones a diario y este período de Cuaresma es el
momento de enfrentarnos con ellos. El diablo le presenta
tres tentaciones a Jesús; el diablo tienta a Jesús a que utilice
Su poder para apaciguar Su hambre; le ofrece a Jesús todos
los reinos del mundo si Jesús lo alaba a él, el diablo. Y
tienta a Jesús para que ponga a prueba la promesa de
protección de Dios. Jesús resiste todo porque El confía en
Su Padre.
Aprender a Conocer la Biblia
Invitamos a la Comunidad de la Natividad a inscribirse en
el nuevo curso de introducción a la biblia, donde vamos a
tener la oportunidad de ahondar en el conocimiento de las
Sagradas Escrituras. No necesitas tener conocimiento de la
Biblia solo apertura de tu corazón.
Duración: 10 semanas.
Lugar: Pastoral Care
En este Evangelio Jesús ayuna y Él tiene hambre, pero Él
Fecha: Febrero 17
está lleno del Espíritu y eso lo fortalece a Él para resistir y
Hora: 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
confiar por completo. A veces nosotros tenemos una
experiencia opuesta - nuestros estómagos pueden estar llenas
pero tenemos espíritus vacíos. Uno de los propósitos Te esperamos
FIRST SUNDAY OF LENT
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Reporte del Diezmo
ENERO 6 y 7
# de Sobres
Misa Total
1,251
$40,244.67
Ofertorio realizado Online
181
$13,967.19
Total recolectado hasta 2/7 = $1,539,186.47
Representa el 57.26% de los $2,688,000.00 ingresos
necesarios para el presupuesto operativo 2015-16.
Solicitamos su ayuda
Solicitamos
voluntarios
para
preparar sándwiches de mantequilla
de maní con mermelada el viernes
20 de febrero, a las 9:00 AM en el
Salón Social B, los cuales serán
distribuidos a los pobres que viven
en la calle.
Puede comunicarse con Luann Leahy al (813) 659-0181,
si tiene alguna pregunta.
Perdiste Algo?
Finanzas Personales
Siempre estamos mirando como hacer que el dinero nos
rinda y así poder organizarnos en nuestras finanzas, pues ha
llegado la hora Te invitamos a tomar una platica de finanzas,
queremos ayudarte como hacer un presupuesto personal y
familiar El Sr. Gustavo Bustamante esta dispuesto a
ensenarnos estrategias de cómo organizar nuestras finanzas.
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Paraguas - copas - joyas - juguetes
Los artículos perdidos recogidos durante la misa se toman a
la biblioteca - esquina oeste del nártex. Vamos a tener estos
en nuestra perdidos y encontrados durante aproximadamente
tres meses, y esos artículos no reclamados serán donados a
San Vicente de Paul. Finales de febrero será la próxima
donación de modo que nos visita para sus tesoros perdidos.
Día: Febrero 16 de 2016
Hora: 7:45pm - 9:00pm
Lugar: Social Hall St. Francis
NO TE PIERDAS ESTA OPORTUNIDAD
HOPE Networking Meeting
Misa Jubileo de Gracias
La misa Jubileo de Acción de Gracias con el obispo Robert
Lynch en honor a las parejas a lo largo de la Diócesis que
celebrarán 25, 50 o más años de matrimonio durante 2016 se
llevará a cabo en la catedral de San Judas Tadeo el domingo,
6 de marzo a las 3:00 PM. Si desea asistir, por favor,
póngase en contacto con la oficina parroquial. Las
inscripciones deben ser recibidas antes del martes 16 de
febrero.
Retiro Emaús Mujeres
La inscripción para retiro de Emaús los próximos de la
Mujer comenzará el fin de semana del 20-21 de febrero de,
2016 en el Salón Social después de todas las misas y
continuará cada fin de semana, el fin de semana del 12-13 de
marzo de, el año 2016 o hasta que el retiro es completo, lo
que ocurra primero.
NATIVITY’S
H.O.P.E.
JUSTICE MINISTRY
NETWORK MEETING
FEBRUARY 20, 2016
10AM NATIVITY'S SOCIAL HALL
Nativity’s justice ministry is a formal network of members
that work together with 20 other multicultural, interracial,
and interfaith congregations to identify problems, research
solutions, and hold decision-makers accountable to longterm solutions to these problems.
The ultimate goal: to improve the quality of in our county to
achieve a greater degree of justice, dignity and love of
neighbor.
If this sounds like a noble goal to you, join us for our
El retiro se llevará a cabo el fin de semana del 18 al 20 networking meeting this Saturday, February 20th, to see how
marzo, 2016 en el Centro Franciscano en Tampa.
you can get involved, and how you can bring other
El costo es de $ 195.00 e incluye transporte y todas las parishioners along for the mission of justice.
comidas.
Este es un refugio donde las mujeres son ministrados por
otras mujeres y que se basa en el Evangelio de Lucas 24: 1335. Aprovechar esta oportunidad para profundizar su
relación con Jesús en un ambiente de tranquilidad y libre de
las distracciones de su rutina diaria, mientras se construye
amistades con otras mujeres de la parroquia.