February 7th, 2016 by Nativity Catholic Church

705 East Brandon Boulevard | Brandon FL 33511

JANUARY 31ST, 2016

NATIVITY CATHOLIC CHURCH

"Joyfully and faithfully evangelizing for Christ!"

Fifth Sunday in Ordinary Time 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 Espa単ol (Capilla) 7:00PM (Espa単ol 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 Espa単ol Saturday in Church: 3:00 to 4:00PM 6:00PM LifeTeen 5:00 to 5:30PM

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PA ThankYou – I am deeply grateful to all who made a gift to the Annual Pastoral Appeal (APA). I recognize that every gift is a sacrifice. Your sacrifice not only helps the Catholics from throughout the five counties that make up our diocese, but it also helps those here at Nativity Parish. If you have not yet made your sacrificial gift to APA, envelopes are available throughout the Church on the windowsills and can be put in the offertory collection. May God bless you for your generosity and kindness to APA. atholic Schools Week – A special word of thanks goes to Mr. Yevich the principal of Nativity Catholic School, our school teachers / administrators / staff, the students, and the parents who made our Catholic Schools Week celebration so special. Nativity Catholic School has much to celebrate and even more to be proud of.

onfirmation – Congratulations and best wishes to the teens and adults who received the Sacrament of Confirmation this past Thursday. As you celebrate this milestone, may you continue to know God’s love and the blessed outpouring of the Holy Spirit each and every day of your lives.

ent 2016 – The Season of Lent is a time to journey with the Lord in a more focused way. Catholics are encouraged to fast and abstain during this season. The basic regulations for fasting and abstaining are listed in this bulletin. But maybe there are other, more creative ways to grow in our relationship with the Lord and each other. I am reading a book entitled “Reclaiming Conversation” written by Sherry Turkle. It focuses on the place / priority that we give to social media / electronic devices. While you may not want to read the entire book, Sherry Turkle offers a Ted talk on the issue that she did in 2012 – “Connected, but Alone.” I think it would be a great thing for all family members to watch and discuss. Maybe our Lenten sacrifice will be limiting to some degree our use of social media / electronic devices and recover the art of conversation in our families; creating more time / space for reading scripture; promoting a sense of solitude where we can meet Jesus in our personal prayer.

PA agradecimiento Estoy profundamente agradecido a todos los que aportaron a la Apelación Pastoral Anual (APA). Reconozco que todo don es un sacrificio. Su sacrificio no sólo ayuda a los católicos de todos los cinco condados que forman nuestra diócesis, sino que también ayuda a los que están aquí en la Parroquia de la Natividad. Si usted todavía no ha hecho su regalo a APA, el cual podría ser un sacrificio, los sobres están disponibles en toda la Iglesia en los marcos de las ventanas y los pueden entregar en la colecta del ofertorio. Que Dios los bendiga por su generosidad y bondad a APA. emana de Escuelas Católicas Una palabra especial de agradecimiento al Sr. Yevich Director de la Escuela Católica de la Natividad, a nuestros profesores / administradores / personal, los estudiantes y los padres que hicieron nuestra celebración Semana de Escuelas Católicas tan especial. La Escuela Católica de la Natividad tiene mucho que celebrar y aún más para estar orgullosos.

onfirmación Felicitaciones y los mejores deseos para los adolescentes y adultos que recibieron el Sacramento de Confirmación el pasado jueves. Al celebrar este rito, puede usted continuar conociendo el amor de Dios y el derramamiento bendito del Espíritu Santo cada día de sus vidas.

uaresma 2016 El tiempo de Cuaresma es un tiempo para caminar con el Señor de una manera más enfocada. Se anima a los Católicos a ayunar y abstenerse durante esta temporada. Las normas básicas para el ayuno y la abstinencia se enumeran en este boletín. Pero tal vez hay otras formas más creativas para crecer en nuestra relación con el Señor y con los demás. Estoy leyendo un libro titulado "Reclamando Conversación" escrito por Sherry Turkle. Su enfoque es en el lugar / la prioridad que le damos a los dispositivos de medios sociales / electrónicos. Si no le es posible leer el libro entero, Sherry Turkle ofrece un dialogo sobre el tema en Ted.com, el cual ella hizo en 2012 "Conectado, pero Solo." Creo que sería algo bueno que todos los miembros de la familia pueden ver y discutir. Tal vez nuestro sacrificio cuaresmal puede ser limitar en cierta medida el uso de dispositivos de medios sociales / electrónicos y recuperar el arte de la conversación en nuestras familias; la creación de más tiempo / espacio para la lectura de las Escrituras; la promoción de un sentido de soledad en la que podemos encontrar a Jesús en nuestra oración personal.

Parish Lenten Mission The Door of Mercy: Crossing the Threshold A Mission for the Holy Year of Mercy Stephen J. Binz—Catholic biblical scholar, popular speaker, and awardwinning author—will offer our Parish Lenten Mission beginning February 21, 22, 23

Be sure to get in touch with Thomas Sanjurjo, bulletin@nativitycatholicchurch.org to contribute to our bulletin. Spiritual Growth Stewardship

Three Presentations:

Ministries in Action

1) The Divine Mercy of Our God

Community Bulletin

Presented one night only, February 21 at 7:30 in the Church 2) The Sacred Heart of Jesus Presented morning 9:00 am (St. Francis Room, Social Hall) and 7:00 pm Church 3) The Spiritual and Corporal Works of Mercy Presented morning 9:00 am (Chapel) and 7:00 pm Church “The Church must be a place of mercy freely given, where everyone can feel welcomed, loved, forgiven and encouraged to live the good life of the Gospel” (Pope Francis, The Joy of the Gospel, 114) We offer a special invitation to the teens, the college students, and the young adults of the parish. We invite married couples, single adults, families – whoever you are, whatever your situation, everyone is welcome to experience the mercy of God. We encourage you to bring your friends and neighbors. In the words of Pope Francis, “I invite you all, at this very moment, to a renewed personal encounter with Jesus Christ.”

Spanish Lenten Mission

OPPORTUNITIES TO GROW IN FAITH P4 Stewardship Bulletin Reflection, Mass Intentions, LifeTeen P5 Pray for One Another, Confirmation for Adults, Get to Know the Bible, Regulations for Fasting and Abstinence, Catholics Come Home, Eucharistic Apostles of Divine Mercy P6 The Book of Revelation, LifeForce Middle School Youth P8 Reflexión de las Escrituras, Reglamento sobre Ayuno y Abstinencia, Aprender a Conocer la Biblia

OPPORTUNITIES FOR STEWARDSHIP OF TIME, TALENT, AND TREASURE P6 Tithing Report, February Food Drive, Nativity Outreach Volunteers, Volunteer Opportunity P9 Reporte del Diezmo

MINISTRIES IN ACTION

Misericordia quiero y no sacrificios. Mt. 12.7 P. Jorge Mario Naranjo. OCD 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 14 Hora: 7pm9pm Lugar: Capilla

Other Lenten Events

COMMUNITY BULLETIN P7 Week at a Glance, Womens' Emmaus, Personal Finances, Ladies' Fitness Class, Anniversary Breakfast P7 Finanzas Personales, Desayuno Aniversario, Retiro Emaus

Ministries of Mercy

English Cantata Feb 23rd @ 7:30

During the weeks of Lent, be sure to visit our various Ministries of Mercy in the Social Hall after Sunday morning Masses. These ministries are the ones which perform our "Corporal Works of Mercy" and we refer to most often at Nativity as Pastoral Care. Find out more about how you can get involved with these ministries, and become the hands and feet of Jesus.

Spanish Cantata Feb 27th @ 7:30

It's what we do.

Friday Adoration All day Stations of the Cross Friday @ 6:30 pm Friday Fish Fry 4:30 7:00 Lenten Missions (see above)

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Stewardship Bulletin Reflection Is 6: 12A, 38; Ps 138: 15, 78; 1 Cor 15: 111; Lk 5: 111

ou might say today’s Scripture readings are filled with three important facets of stewardship — humility, discipleship, and the grace and presence of God. Holy Scripture has messages and meaning for us at every Mass, but we need to take particular note of the implications in today’s readings. The First Reading from the prophet Isaiah relates how Isaiah personally responded to the calling he received from God. His initial reaction was one of unworthiness and humility: “I am a man of unclean lips.” In other words, Isaiah is saying, “I cannot serve you God for I am a sinner.” However, when the Lord calls someone, that call is accompanied by the strength and presence of God to allow that sinner, including all of us who are sinners as well, to carry out the Lord’s will. God tells Isaiah, “Your wickedness is removed; your sin purged.” Isaiah responds in the same way we are expected to answer: “Here I am; send me.” Are we prepared in our humility and knowledge of our own weaknesses to take a similar risk, to trust in God? St. Paul seems to reflect the same reticence found in Isaiah, when Paul says in the Second Reading from the First Letter to the Corinthians, “For I am the least of the apostles, not fit to be called an apostle.” Those of us who have become familiar with Paul throughout our lives because of his wonderful letters, which we hear most often in the Second Readings, probably have a similar reaction to Paul’s sense of being undeserving. We know how worthy Paul really is nonetheless. However, just as Isaiah comes to a revelation relating to his calling, Paul, too, recognizes from where his strength can be drawn. Paul exclaims, “But by the grace of God I am what I am.” St. Paul was converted; he was a changed man, forgiven, cleansed, and full of love which at one time was hate. Paul knew this was not his own accomplishment, but it was owing to the presence of God within him. There is a line in an old hymn which goes, “You ask me how I know He lives; He lives; He lives inside my heart.” Once we reach that same conclusion, we can be prepared to look past our own value to the power and resolve God makes available to each of us. Of course, the feeling that someone is of no value is equally telling in the words of St. Peter in today’s Gospel from St. Luke: “Depart from me Lord for I am a sinful man.” Jesus reacts to Peter’s exclamation by saying “Do not be afraid.” As is normally the case with Holy Scripture and with things the Lord says and does, there is a significant meaning here we may miss. Jesus is trying to inform Peter and us that He wants to relate to us on the principle of love, not the principle of fear. Our conclusion is that though we are not worthy, the Lord loves us. Though we think we may be unable to properly respond to Jesus’ call to us, the truth is that with God’s help not only can we take positive action, but that we can know that God will not let us fail. The Lord will show us the way, but we must be willing to take those first steps ourselves.

Mass Intentions | Feb 8th 14th Monday, February 8 7:00 am Christine Weber 8:00 am Patrick Carpenter Tuesday, February 9 7:00 am Marion Norman 8:00 am Marie Perricone 7:00 pm Mateo Izquierdo Ash Wednesday, February 10 7:00 am Elisa Recio 8:15 am Marilyn Gefre 10:00 am Joseph Cory (Church) 5:30 pm Charles Cory (Church) 7:30 pm Marie Carmelie WilliamsDurosier 7:45 pm Luis Angel Vega (Gym) Thursday, February 11 7:00 am Jim Lee 8:00 am Maria Walloga Friday, February 12 7:00 am Jim Casale 8:30 am Rosa & John Hayes 7:00 pm Maria Bustamante Saturday, February 13 8:00 am Holy Souls in Purgatory 4:00 pm Catherine Cross 4:00 pm Israel Robles Sunday, February 14 7:00 am Patrick Clementine Salerno 8:30 am Mary Ann Casale 10:30 am Lonnie Blaylock & Carlton Ussery 10:30 am Jose Gonzalez (Chapel) 12:30 am Alfredo Rios & Catalina Lopez (Spanish) 6:00 pm Carita Mottola

LifeTeen All High School age teens are invited to join us February 7th after the 6pm mass to watch the big game! There will be plenty of snacks and friendly faces, as well as our own halftime entertainment!

FIFTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME Pray for One Another

Pray for the sick, suffering, and shutins to welcome the strength of God’s love, especially: Erinn Phelan, Marie Pennisi, Isabella Ramirez, Dick Riedl, Petra Rivas, 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, Joan Statham, 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 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. Orlando Lopez, Bertha Saladino, Lena Caron, Ethan Patrick Charles

Confirmation for Adults

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www.nativitycatholicchurch.org Regulations on Fasting and Abstinence

The dual disciplines of fasting and abstinence have a 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 create a certain emptiness. In this way, freed from all distractions, we are able to hear and respond to God’s continued call to conversion and holiness. Fasting is to be observed on Ash Wednesday and Good Friday by all Catholics between the ages of 18 to 59 years (inclusive). On days of fasting, one full meal is allowed. Two smaller meals, sufficient to maintain strength, may be taken according to one’s needs, but together they should not equal another full meal. Eating between meals is not permitted, but liquids are allowed. Abstinence from meat is to be observed by all Catholics who are 14 years of age and older. Ash Wednesday, all the Fridays of Lent, and Good Friday are days of abstinence. Note: If a person is unable to observe the above regulations due to ill health or other serious reasons, they are urged to practice other forms of self denial that are suitable to their condition. Fasting, almsgiving, and prayer are the three traditional disciplines of Lent. The faithful and catechumens should undertake these practices seriously in a spirit of penance and of preparation for baptism or of renewal of baptism at Easter.

Catholics Come Home Ready, set GO!

Preparation for Confirmation of Adults who are baptized in Ready to return to the sacramental life of the church? Want to pick up the Catholic Faith begins Sunday, February 14 at 10:30am. your life of faith, lived in the Catholic Church? Catholics Come Home offers you a safe, nonjudgmental place to start. We will have volunteers from our parish on hand to welcome you and answer your questions. Sessions will be held on Thursdays, beginning on February 11, ending the week before Easter, at The six sessions will be held on Sunday Mornings and 7:30 pm in St. Francis Room (Room D) of the Social Hall. registration is through the Faith Formation Office. The Call the Faith Formation Office for details, or just come by celebration of the sacrament will take place in February. the meeting on February 11th; dropins are welcome. Please call the office for details and information about registration 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. We invite the community of Nativity to register for the new 20th at Higgins Hall at St. Lawrence Church in Tampa, and introductory course to the Bible, where we will have the featured speakers include nationally known Father Don opportunity to learn more profoundly about the Holy Calloway, Father Chris Alar, and singer/songwriter Annie Scripture. We look forward to seeing you. Karto. Dr. Bryan Thatcher will be Emcee and speaking on praying for the sick and dying. To register go to Duration: 10 weeks www.thedivinemercy.org/tampa or if questions call Location: Pastoral Care Eucharistic Apostles of Divine Mercy at 813.677.9900. The cost is $40 and includes a light breakfast and lunch. All Start date: February 17th profits will benefit the poor, including the Nativity Food Time: 7:00 PM Pantry.

Get to Know the Bible

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The Book of Revelation “Behold, I am with you always, until the end of the age” (Mt 28:20). 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.

February Food Drive Our monthly food drive will be the weekend of February 20 & 21, 2016. The Nativity Outreach Food Bank truck will be on campus for your donations. All donations are greatly appreciated. Thank you for your continued support.

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.

Nativity Outreach Volunteers

If you have any questions please contact William at 8137529312 or call the Nativity Parish Faith Nativity Outreach has two volunteer positions available. Please contact Carl Falkenbach at 8137071523. Formation Office at 8136899101. Assistant Warehouse Manager – assists and supervises LifeForce Middle School Youth day to day operations at our Dover warehouse, 23 days per week, 34 hours per day under Manager’s direction. This Tuesday, Life Night the tweens (middle schoolers), enjoyed an open In addition, we are continually in need of qualified truck night of sports and trivia challenges, drivers and other able bodied warehouse workers. ie. Where is the Mary Grotto located on Nativity? What is the date of Mary's Assumption? The night ended with a video centered on Moms! If you are in 68th grade, come and join us every Tuesday night from 6 8 pm at NYC (Nativity Youth Center). You can hang out with your friends, challenge the core to play pool or ping pong, learn to dance, play fun games and sports, and most of all, get to know God more. And guess what, it's FREE! For further information, please contact Ed Buckley at the youth office. And feel free to add Nativity Life Force in Facebook for updates.

Parishioners' Tithing Report JANUARY 30th & 31st # of Envelopes 1,022

Mass Total $30,587.72 Online Offertory 181 $8,343.00 Vigil Lights $311.75 Total offertory to operating budget = $39,242.47 Total Collected thru 1/31 = $1,484,676.88 Represents 55.23% of the $2,688,000 operating budget revenues needed for 201516

Volunteer Opportunity Partners With La Victoria, Inc., is in need of an accountant. 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 6545348 or lafing4life@gmail.com to discuss the position.

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Week at a Glance Monday 2/8/2016 Quilters 9:00AM 12:00PM Greeting Card Ministry 9:00AM 11:00AM SVDP Meeting 10:30AM 2:00PM CRSP grupo 3 hombres 6:15PM 9:30PM Womens Guild Planning 6:30PM 9:00PM Hispanic Lectors 6:30PM 9:00PM Partners With La Victoria 7:00PM 9:00PM Legion de Maria Hispana 7:30PM 9:00PM Tuesday 2/9/2016 St. Rita Circle 6:00PM 9:00PM St. Gerard Circle meeting 6:00PM 9:30PM CRSP mujeres 6:15PM 9:30PM Pastoral Council 6:30PM 9:00PM Life Teen Band Rehearsal 7:00PM 9:00PM Hispanic EMs 7:30PM 9:00PM CRSP CDC 7:45PM 9:30PM Wednesday 2/10/2016 Ash Wednesday 7:00AM Mass Church 8:15AM Mass Church Meals on Wheels 10:30AM 11:30AM 12:00PM Mass Church 5:30PM Mass Church RICA Catechists Meeting 6:00PM 7:00PM 7:30PM Mass Church 7:45PM Mass Spanish Gym Thursday 2/11/2016 Come Clean Church 7:00AM 9:30AM Come Clean Chapel 8:45AM 10:30AM St. Josephs Table 6:30PM 9:00PM Womens Emmaus Prep 6:45PM 8:00PM Estudio Biblico 7:00PM 9:00PM Charismatic Prayer 7:00PM 9:00PM Coro Hispano 7:30PM 9:00PM Friday 2/12/2016 Adoration 8:45AM 6:45PM St. Michaels Legal Center 10:00AM 2:00PM Fish Fry 4:30PM 7:00PM CRSP Noche de Agape 5:00PM 9:30PM Stations of the Cross 6:30PM 7:30PM FBJ Meeting 6:30PM 9:30PM Vida Joven 6:30PM 9:30PM Respect life meeting 7:00PM 9:00PM Quilters 10:00AM 12:00PM Vida Joven 6:30PM 9:30PM Saturday 2/13/2016 Womens Emmaus Coffee 9:00AM 3:00PM Respect life Inventory 11:00AM 7:00PM Anniversary Bfast prep 1:30PM 4:00PM Rite of Sending 4:00PM 4:30PM Sunday 2/14/2016 Anniversary Breakfast 9:30AM 11:00AM

Womens' Emmaus Retreat PC(Back) SH(D) PC(Mid) PC(Back) AE(A&B) SH(D) CONF OR SH(D) AE(A&B) PC(Back) CONF Church OR SH(C1)

Registration for the next Women's Emmaus retreat will begin the weekend of February 2021, 2016 in the Social Hall after all Masses and will continue every weekend, through the weekend of March 1213, 2016 or until the retreat is full, whichever comes first. The retreat will take place the weekend of March 1820, 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 24:1335. 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 SH(C) SH(C)

Church Chapel PC SH(C2) AE(A) Chapel Church Chapel SH(D) SH(A&B) SH(D) Church AE(A&B) YOUTH OR PC(Back) YOUTH AE(A&B) OR SH Chapel SH(A)

We are always trying to stretch our money and organize our finances. Well, the time is here. 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

Ladies' Fitness Classes NEW CLASS STARTING! ZUMBA

On Wednesdays And

SENIOR FIT On Thursdays At 10:30 am Both In the Youth Center Multipurpose Room For more information call Bonnie at the Pastoral Care Office at 4138351or email bonnie@nativitycatholicchurch.org “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

Anniversary Breakfast The Annual Anniversary Mass & Breakfast will be held Sunday, February 14th to honor those couples married 30 years or longer. Hosted by the Women’s Guild, this celebration will begin with Mass at 8:30 am in the church, immediately followed by breakfast in the Social Hall. Please RSVP by Monday February 8th to Paula at 813436 0017 or Jeth at 8136811921 to reserve your spot.

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Reflexión de las Escrituras Is 6, 12A, 38; Salmo 138: 15, 78; 1 Corintios 15: 111; Lc 5: 111

e podría decir que las lecturas bíblicas de hoy están llenas de tres facetas importantes sobre la mayordomía la humildad, el discipulado, y la gracia y la presencia de Dios. La Sagrada Escritura tiene mensajes y significados para nosotros en cada Misa, pero tenemos que tener cuenta especial de las implicaciones en las lecturas de hoy. La primera lectura del Profeta Isaías relata cómo Isaías respondió personalmente al llamado que recibió de Dios. Su reacción inicial fue una de indignidad y humildad: "Yo soy un hombre de labios impuros." En otras palabras, Isaías está diciendo: "No te puedo servir Dios porque soy un pecador.” Sin embargo, cuando el Señor llama a alguien, ese llamado va acompañada de la fuerza y la presencia de Dios para que ese pecador, incluyendo a todos nosotros que somos pecadores, lleve a cabo la voluntad del Señor. Dios le dice a Isaías, "tu falta ha sido perdonada; tu pecado borrado”.

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Nuestra conclusión es que a pesar de que no somos dignos, el Señor nos ama. Aunque creemos que podemos ser incapaces de responder adecuadamente al llamado de Jesús a nosotros, la verdad es que con la ayuda de Dios no sólo podemos tomar medidas positivas, pero que podemos saber que Dios no nos dejará fallar. El Señor nos muestra el camino, pero nosotros tenemos que estar dispuestos a dar esos primeros pasos. 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.

El ayuno es obligatorio el Miércoles de Ceniza y el Viernes Santo para todos los católicos entre los 18 y los 59 años de edad. En los días de ayuno se permite una sola comida completa. Si fuese necesario para mantener la energía se Isaías responde de la misma manera que se espera que nosotros pueden hacer además dos comidas pequeñas, pero estas dos respondamos: "Aquí estoy; envíame. " ¿Estamos preparados en juntas no deben ser equivalentes a una comida completa nuestra humildad y conocimiento de nuestras propias debilidades adicional. No está permitido comer entre comidas, a no ser por los líquidos. para tomar un riesgo similar, a confiar en Dios? San Pablo parece reflejar la misma reticencia que se encuentra en Isaías, cuando Pablo dice en la Segunda Lectura de la Primera Carta a los Corintios: "Porque yo soy el último de los Apóstoles, no merezco ser llamado Apóstol." Aquellos de nosotros que nos hemos familiarizado con Pablo durante toda nuestra vida a causa de sus maravillosas cartas, las cuales escuchamos con más frecuencia en las Segundas Lecturas, probablemente tenemos una reacción similar a la sensación de ser indignos como Pablo. No obstante, sabemos cuán digno Pablo realmente es.

La abstinencia de carne es obligatoria para todos los católicos de 14 años o más. El Miércoles de Ceniza, todos los viernes de Cuaresma y el Viernes Santo son días de abstinencia.

soy." San Pablo se convirtió; él era un hombre cambiado, perdonado, limpiado, y lleno de amor, que en un tiempo fue odio. Pablo sabía que esto no era su propio logro, que fue debido a la presencia de Dios en su interior.

y con espíritu de penitencia y de preparación para el bautismo o la renovación de las promesas bautismales en la Pascua.

Salvedad: A las personas que no pudiesen cumplir con las regulaciones anteriores debido a enfermedad o por alguna otra razón seria, se les exhorta a practicar otros sacrificios aptos para su condición. El ayuno, la limosna y la oración Sin embargo, al igual que Isaías llega a una revelación relativa a su son las tres disciplinas tradicionales de la Cuaresma. Tanto llamado, Pablo también reconoce desde donde su fuerza se puede los fieles como los catecúmenos deben emprender estas extraer. Pablo exclama: "Pero por la gracia de Dios soy lo que prácticas seriamente,

Hay una línea en un antiguo himno que dice: "Usted me pregunta cómo sé que Él vive; Él Vive; Él vive dentro de mi corazón. " Una vez que llegamos a la misma conclusión, podemos estar dispuestos a mirar más allá de nuestro propio valor a la potencia y resolución que Dios pone a disposición de cada uno de nosotros.

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 Por supuesto, la sensación de que alguien no tiene valor es Sagradas Escrituras. No necesitas tener conocimiento de la igualmente reflejada en las palabras de San Pedro en el Evangelio Biblia solo apertura de tu corazón. de hoy de San Lucas: "Apártate de mí Señor, porque soy un hombre pecador" Jesús reacciona ante la exclamación de Pedro diciendo " No tengas miedo. " Como suele ser el caso con la Sagrada Escritura y con las cosas que el Señor dice y hace, hay un significado importante que es posible que se pierda. Jesús está tratando de informarle a Pedro y a nosotros que Él quiere relacionarse con nosotros en el principio del amor, no el principio del temor.

Duración: 10 semanas. Lugar: Pastoral Care Fecha: Febrero 17 Hora: 7:00 pm 9:00 pm Te esperamos

FIFTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME

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Reporte del Diezmo ENERO 30 y 31 # de Sobres Misa Total 1,022 $30,587.72 Ofertorio realizado Online 181 $8,343.00 Total recolectado hasta 1/31 = $1,484,676.88 Representa el 55.23% de los $2,688,000.00 ingresos necesarios para el presupuesto operativo 201516.

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. Día: Febrero 16 de 2016 Hora: 7:45pm 9:00pm Lugar: Social Hall St. Francis NO TE PIERDAS ESTA OPORTUNIDAD

Desayuno Aniversario La Misa y Desayuno Anual de Aniversario se llevará a cabo Domingo, 14 de febrero en honor a aquellas parejas casados 30 años o más. Organizado por la Cofradía de la Mujer, esta celebración comenzará con una misa a las 8:30 am en la iglesia, inmediatamente seguido por el desayuno en el Salón Social. Por favor confirmar su asistencia antes del lunes 08 de febrero a Paula al 8134360017 o al 8136811921 Jeth para reservar su lugar.

Retiro Emaús Mujeres La inscripción para retiro de Emaús los próximos de la Mujer comenzará el fin de semana del 2021 de febrero de, 2016 en el Salón Social después de todas las misas y continuará cada fin de semana, el fin de semana del 1213 de marzo de, el año 2016 o hasta que el retiro es completo, lo que ocurra primero. El retiro se llevará a cabo el fin de semana del 18 al 20 marzo, 2016 en el Centro Franciscano en Tampa. El costo es de $ 195.00 e incluye transporte y todas las comidas. Este es un refugio donde las mujeres son ministrados por otras mujeres y que se basa en el Evangelio de Lucas 24: 13 35. 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.

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