February 14th, 2016 by 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 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

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”

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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Stewardship Bulletin Reflection Dt 26: 4-10; Ps 91: 1-2, 10-15; Rom 10: 8-13; Lk 4:1-13

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.

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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

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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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Reflexión de las Escrituras Dt 26: 4-10; Sal 91: 1-2, 10-15; Romanos 10: 8-13; Lc 4: 1-13

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.

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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

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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.

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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.