705 E Brandon Blvd. Brandon, FL
JUNE 12TH, 2016
“Joyfully and faithfully evangelizing for Christ!”
Ordinary Time is a time for growth and maturation, a time in which the mystery of Christ is called to penetrate ever more deeply into history until all things are finally caught up in Christ. The goal, toward which all of history is directed, is represented by the final Sunday in Ordinary Time, the Solemnity of Our Lord Jesus Christ, King of the Universe.
Pastor: Rev. John Tapp Pastor Emeritus: Rev. Msgr James C. Lara Parochial Vicar: 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
Mass Schedule Weekend Mass
Saturday Vigil Mass
4:00PM (ASL Interpreted) 4:00PM Español (Capilla)
Sunday Masses
7:00, 8:30, 10:30AM 10:30AM Family Mass (Chapel 12:30PM Español 6:00PM LifeTeen
Daily Mass 7:00AM (Monday through Friday) 8:00AM (Mon, Tues, Thurs, Fri, Sat) 8:15AM (Wednesday) 7:00PM (Español Martes y Viernes) Morning Prayer 7:45AM (Monday through Saturday) Confession Schedule Saturday in Church 3:00 to 4:00PM 5:00 to 5:30PM
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Corpus Christi – The Most Holy Body and Blood of Christ – Part III Following last week’s column and the Solemnity of Corpus Christi which we celebrated two weeks ago, I thought I’d offer some practical guidelines regarding our participation at Mass: Preparation for Sunday Mass actually begins at home. In order to more worthily celebrate the Mass, we are called to: review the readings ahead of time; prepare our offertory gift (your tithe); reflect on what intentions you intend to pray for at Mass. When you walk into the church building, bless yourself with holy water. It is a reminder of our baptism which initiated us into the Church. It is also a reminder of being commissioned to serve Christ by virtue of our baptism. Before entering the pew, it is appropriate to bow to the altar. The altar is a sign of Christ. Church rubrics (or rules) tell us that if the tabernacle is BEHIND the altar, then we genuflect before entering the pew. Church rubrics remind us that you only need to bow/genuflect when entering church and when leaving. While it is perfectly acceptable to greet and speak with those around you before Mass begins, we should also be mindful that there are those who use the time before Mass for silent reflection. The church need not be completely quiet before Mass. But it should also not be as raucous as a pep rally. Every effort should be made to attend Mass from the very beginning. If we arrive late to Mass, it would be helpful to those who are already worshipping if we move to our pew or seat when there is a pause in the Liturgy. Such pauses occur at the end of the Opening Prayer, after the reader is finished proclaiming the Word of God or the cantor finishes singing the Psalm. Leaving Mass early should never be an option, unless it’s an emergency. The closing hymn is our final thanks to God. Leaving church while we are still singing the final hymn is like walking out of a dinner party as soon as you eat your last morsel of dessert while never taking the time to thank your hosts. Our prayers and songs are our gifts to God. Hopefully, our singing and responding is done robustly and with enthusiasm. At the end of Mass, we are commissioned to go out into the world and live the mystery we have received and celebrated. In other words, we are to be Christ for the world when we walk out the church doors. That reality begins as we head to our cars, drive through the parking lot, and continue on to our homes. As St. Augustine said: BE the mystery you receive. That is, be Christ for others in all you say and do.
June 12th, 2016 Corpus Christi - Parte III A raíz de la columna de la semana pasada y la solemnidad del Corpus Christi, que hemos celebrado hace dos semanas, pensé que me gustaría ofrecer algunas orientaciones prácticas respecto a nuestra participación en la misa: Preparación para la misa dominical en realidad comienza en el hogar. Con el fin de celebrar más dignamente la misa, estamos llamados a: revisar las lecturas antes de tiempo; preparar nuestro regalo del ofertorio (el diezmo); reflexionar sobre cuáles son las intenciones que la intención de orar por en la misa. Cuando entras en el edificio de la iglesia, bendice a sí mismo con agua bendita. Es un recordatorio de nuestro bautismo, que nos inició en la Iglesia. También es un recordatorio de ser el encargado de servir a Cristo en virtud de nuestro bautismo. Antes de entrar en el banco, es conveniente que inclinarse ante el altar. El altar es un signo de Cristo. rúbricas de la iglesia (o reglas) nos dicen que si el tabernáculo está detrás del altar, a continuación, hacemos una genuflexión antes de entrar en el banco. rúbricas de la Iglesia nos recuerdan que sólo tiene que inclinarse / genuflexión al entrar y al salir de la iglesia. Si bien es perfectamente aceptable para saludar y hablar con aquellos a su alrededor antes de que comience la misa, también hay que tener en cuenta que hay personas que utilizan el tiempo antes de la misa para la reflexión en silencio. La iglesia no tiene por qué ser completamente tranquilo antes de la misa. Pero tampoco debe ser tan estridente como una reunión de la energía. Debe hacerse todo lo posible para asistir a la misa desde el principio. Si se llega tarde a la misa, sería de gran ayuda para aquellos que ya están adorando si nos movemos a nuestro banco o asiento cuando hay una pausa en la Liturgia. Tales pausas se producen al final de la oración inicial, después de que el lector ha terminado anuncio de la Palabra de Dios o el cantor termina de cantar el salmo. Deja la primera de misa nunca debe ser una opción, a menos que sea una emergencia. El himno final es nuestro final gracias a Dios. Salir de la iglesia, mientras que todavía estamos cantando el himno final es como caminar fuera de una cena tan pronto como se come su último bocado de postre mientras no tomarse el tiempo para agradecer a sus anfitriones. Nuestras oraciones y canciones son nuestros dones a Dios. Con suerte, nuestro canto y la respuesta se hace con firmeza y con entusiasmo. Al final de la misa, tenemos el encargo de salir al mundo y vivir el misterio que hemos recibido y celebrado. En otras palabras, hemos de ser Cristo para el mundo cuando caminamos por las puertas de la iglesia. Esa realidad comienza mientras nos dirigimos a nuestros coches, y seguimos a nuestros hogares. Como dijo San Agustín: SER el misterio que recibe. Es decir, ser Cristo para los demás en todo lo que dice y hace.
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Monday 7:00 a.m. 8:00 a.m. Tuesday 7:00 a.m. 8:00 a.m. 7:00 p.m. Wednesday 7:00 a.m. 8:15 a.m. Thursday 7:00 a.m. 8:00 a.m. Friday 7:00 a.m. 8:00 a.m. 7:00 p.m. Saturday 8:00 a.m. 4:00 a.m. 4:00 p.m. Sunday 7:00 a.m. 8:30 a.m. 10:30 a.m. 10:30 a.m. 12:30 a.m. 6:00 p.m.
Mass Intentions | June 13th - 19th June 13 Anthony McWilliams Liz Marie Melendez June 14 Letobarone Family Dorian Morley Jaime Caballero (Spanish) June 15 Cristine Weber Guzman Family June 16 Molnar Family Moore Family June 17 Rosalina, Linda, Susan DeVera Marjorie Bell Victor Velez Valcourt (Spanish) June 18 Jack & Choy Elliott Jimmy Burger Rafael Zelaya June 19 Deceased Members of Stutzman-Tersavige Fam. Damon Casale Daniel Garcia Britt Hardy (Chapel) Thanksgiving to Blessed Mother (Spanish) Nativity Parish Family
Happy Retirement, Bishop Lynch
As you well know, we pray for Francis our Pope, and Robert our Bishop at every Mass. You may have recently noticed that we now also pray for the next bishop who will replace Bishop Lynch. On his 75th birthday, which he celebrated on May 27th, Bishop Lynch was required (as all bishops are who reach the age of 75) to submit a letter of resignation / retirement to Pope Francis. Pope Francis will now begin the process of discerning, then appointing the next bishop for the Diocese of St. Petersburg. I invite all of our parishioners to offer prayers of thanksgiving for the twenty-plus years of ministry that Bishop Lynch has given to this diocese. I also ask you to pray for the person who will be appointed the next bishop for the Diocese of St. Petersburg. If past experiences are any indication, a new bishop should be appointed to our diocese in 6-12 months. See page 7 for a prayer for the new Bishop.
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In the spirit of the “Year of Mercy”
Excerpts from Misericordiae Vultus, “The Face of Mercy” by Pope Francis ...”Whoever sees Jesus sees the Father (cf. Jn 14:9). Jesus of Nazareth, by his words, his actions and his entire person reveals the mercy of God. We need constantly to contemplate the mystery of mercy. It is a wellspring of joy, serenity and peace. Our salvation depends on it. Mercy: the word reveals the very mystery of the Most Holy Trinity. Mercy: the ultimate and supreme act by which God comes to meet us. Mercy: the fundamental law that swells in the heart of every person who looks sincerely into the eyes of his brothers and sisters on the path of life. Mercy: the bridge that connects God and man, opening our hearts to the hope of being loved forever despite our sinfulness. At times we are called to gaze even more attentively on mercy so that we may become a more effective sign of the Fathers action in our lives…” Questions for discussion: Pope Francis is calling us out of our comfort zones! Do we examine our thoughts, words and deeds on a daily basis? Do we find areas of our life, our relationships, our habits that need a dose of healing mercy?
Summer Church Office Hours
The church office is now open Monday - Thursday 9:00AM to 4:00PM (with lunch from 12PM - 1PM) and Friday from 9:00AM to 12:00PM. Our offices will be closed to the public June 30th through July 18th for floor refinishing and painting. The phones will still be answered during this time, so do call if you need to schedule a sacrament, or connect with a priest.
We’re Looking for Greeters
Nativity Parish is known for its warm hospitality. In order to further build up the spirit of hospitality in our church, we are looking for folks just like you to participate in our Greeter Ministry. Greeters arrive a few minutes early to church. They welcome all who come here to worship. They also help orient those who might be new to our parish community. This is an easy, but powerful ministry. We will have an informational meeting Monday, June 20 at 7:00pm at the Church Office. It is perfect for families to do together. Yet, it is also something that individuals can do as well. If you would like more information about serving in this ministry, please contact: Tim Bergevin 813.748.4146 or Cindy Ehringer 813.681.4608 our parish volunteer coordinator.
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Nativity Catholic School
813.689.3395
Summer Office Hours
Youth Registration for Confirmation Preparation
Confirmation leads the Christian toward a more intimate union with Christ and a more lively familiarity with the Holy Spirit, in order to be more capable of assuming the apostolic responsibilities of Christian life. 9th grade students who have been registered in Nativity Catholic School or Nativity Faith Formation will be receiving their letter detailing the registration process in the mail beginning in June. Parents are encouraged to make their appointment for an interview with either Vicki Hawkins or Pam Emery as soon as possible. Call 813.689.9101 for an appointment time.
Nativity Catholic School
Serving ages 3 years through 8th grade CAMPUS TOURS! Open to all prospective students and families. Currently accepting enrollment applications for the 2016-2017 school year. To schedule a private tour of the school contact: Therese Alonso at (813) 689-3395
Youth & Young Adult
Nativity Catholic School
Open Monday, June 13th – Tuesday, August 9th from 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM (Monday – Thursday) **Closed on Fridays, as well as Monday, July 4th (Holiday)**
Sunday, August 7th
1:15-2:15 PM Open House (New Families Only) 2:30-3:30 PM Back-to-School Liturgy 3:30-5:00 PM Open House (All Families Welcome)
Wednesday, August 10th
1st Day of School (Full Day) – Extended Day Open For enrollment/admissions questions, please contact: Mrs. Jo-Hanna Hohman, Director of Admissions 813-689-3395 ext. 2254 admissions@nativitycatholicschool.org
813.689.4147
6pm Mass. See you there!
High School (Grades 9 - 12) (LIFE TEEN) Join us at Nativity’s Youth Center on Sundays, after the 6 pm Mass & Wednesdays from 7 - 9pm Eryn Lentner, Youth Director
Middle School (Grades 6 - 8) (LIFE FORCE) Join us at Nativity’s Youth Center, Tuesdays from 6 - 8 pm. Young Adults (18 - 40) REAL LIFE Every Thursday at Nativity’s Youth Center at 7:30pm for faith, fun, and fellowship. Vida Joven Meets Friday in the chapel at 7 pm. Meal, faith and fun program until 9 pm. All High School age members of our Hispanic community are welcome to join us this Friday evening for a time of prayer, spiritual growth and fellowship. 7:00pm - Misa en Español 7:30pm - Dinner 8:00pm - Charla and Community Time All High School teens are welcome to join us this sunday as we celebrate our graduating seniors at mass, and our reception following. All graduating seniors are welcome to wear their cap and gown to mass in order to receive a special blessing!
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Faith Formation
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Lighthouse Media Available
Dr. Timothy Gray presents an honest look at the blessings and struggles of marriage. He connects the Fall to daily marital struggles and explains how, like Adam and Eve, spouses can end up blaming instead of supporting each other. Dr. Gray also explains how words can heal and build up married life. Discover how to find or renew happiness in your marriage with Beloved. Parishioner Comments Dr Gray taught me how words can be life-giving and how what I say has the power to heal. Anna - Reedsburg, WI It was fascinating how Dr. Gray connected Adam and Eve to modern day spouses. I had now idea how much I could learn from Genesis about my own marriage! Pio - Ave Maria, FL
Pastoral Care
813.413.8351
Do You Have Room “In the Inn”?
Families who have jobs and have completed the Family Promise Program are ready to move on and be on their own, but are still facing the challenge of finding safe, affordable housing to live in. Do you own a small rental home or apartment? Contact Edwina at 813.681.6170, at Family Promise of Greater Brandon, to see how you can make a difference!
If you couldn’t drive yourself to Mass… how would you get there?
The Pastoral Care Office needs van drivers to help bring people to Mas son Saturday and Sunday. Join us in serving Christ while serving others for Him! Call the Pastoral Care Office or email Bonnie bonnie@nativitycatholicchurch.org to find out more about this important ministry and how you can help.
Nativity Outreach Volunteer Needs
The Nativity Food Bank is in need of truck drivers, fork lift operators and abled-bodied volunteers at the Food Bank Warehouse in Dover. We are open mornings only, Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday 7:30 a.m. to approximately 11:00 a.m. If you can give us one day a week or more, your help would be greatly appreciated. Hours and days are flexible. Anyone interested or if you need additional information please call Carl at 813.707.1523 or 813.545.1725. We are also in need of new coordinators for the Nativity Outreach ministry as our great volunteers, Carl and Tess Falkenbach are looking to step back from the ministry. If you would be interested in taking charge of this incredibly important ministry, please contact Rob Martin, or Fr. Tapp.
JUNE Monthly Food Drive
The Nativity Outreach truck will be on campus for your convenience on June 18 & 19, 2016 for your donations. Please consider donating food toward meals for the many families of our Food Pantry. Any and all donations are greatly appreciated. Thank you for your generosity and continued support of Nativity Outreach
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Weekly Reflection (courtesy of catholicsteward.com) 2 Sm 12: 7-10, 13; Ps 32: 1-2, 5, 7, 11; Gal 2: 16, 19-21; Lk 7: 36–8:3
Repentance and forgiveness are at the core of today’s readings on this Eleventh Sunday in Ordinary Time. In a Church year, dependent upon how our holy seasons fall, there are 33 or 34 Sundays in Ordinary Time. Thus, on this Eleventh Sunday in Ordinary Time, as difficult as it may seem to believe, we are one/third of the way through Ordinary Time. It is worth reiterating that for the Church and our time, the term “ordinary” does not mean “common.” It is based upon the term “ordinal” which means merely counted time. It is good stewardship for us to know and understand the terms our Church utilizes. However, the important message for today is our understanding of repentance and forgiveness. In the First Reading from the Book of Second Samuel, David declares, “I have sinned against the Lord.” There are some significant aspects to David’s confession and repentance. In Hebrew, David actually said hata al-Yahweh, only two words. When Saul confesses, it is in great length and detail, but David’s confession is perhaps even more sincere and more effective in spite of its brevity. David accepts total responsibility for his actions. He does not embellish it, and he makes no effort to find human excuses or rationalizations. Confessions do not need to be long, but they very much need to be honest and sincere. We must remember that David was a King; he might have tried to deflect what he had done, but he knew he was wrong in the eyes of God. The result is immediate forgiveness from the Lord. We need to face our own sinfulness; we need to confess it in the proper way; and then we need to understand that God is a forgiving God. St. Paul, in his letter to the Galatians, from where our Second Reading comes, is dealing with a more complex matter. Paul knows that it is through faith and forgiveness that we are “justified.” Perhaps the most noteworthy statement Paul makes in this reading is the simple declaration “…yet I live, no longer I, but Christ lives in me.” If each of us could find Christ within us, if we could fully grasp what that means, we, like Paul and David, could acknowledge our sinfulness, and seek the remedies the Church provides through repentance. In our Gospel Reading from the Book of Luke, Jesus is confronted by a sinful woman. Others are offended that the Lord accepts this woman and does not condemn her or banish her. However, when they question Jesus’ response to her, the Lord offers a parable as an example of forgiveness. In explaining it to them Jesus says, “So I tell you, her many sins have been forgiven because she has shown great love. But the one to whom little is forgiven, loves little.” Then the Lord said to her, “Your sins are forgiven.” God is indeed a forgiving God, but like David, we must
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Pray for Each Other
Pray for the sick, suffering, and shut-ins to welcome the strength of God’s love, especially: 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, Ed Nagel, Michael Fultz, Jo Ann Shey, Gary Curreri, Katie Welch, Hailey Hepfinger, Charles F. Schramm Ph.D., Christopher C. Woodke, James P. Barrett, Sharon Prunn, Pamela Johannssen, Leo & Diane Brubaker, Howard Wiebeld, Andree Avcalade, Tina Kulisz-Nelson, Deborah KuliszMcClain, Cheyenne Downs, Rob Lavazza, Paula Francis Cotto, Sandra J. Matson, Bessie LoScalzo, Drew Woodke, Norma Damico, Kathy Greco, Kay Walczak, Damaso Gumba, Gordon Nelson 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. Vincent Wildgen, , Victor Hugo Gutierrez, Capt. Paul Spear
first admit our sins, and then seek forgiveness. Too often we may admit our sins, but are hesitant to make our repentance in the proper and defined way. Jesus closes with the woman by saying “Your faith has saved you; go in peace.” The absolute basis for her forgiveness was her faith. Jesus knew that her faith helped her believe Him when she heard the words “Your sins are forgiven.” God is always ready to forgive us, but we need to find the humility and the obedience to seek and receive that forgiveness. Humility is such an important part of living stewardship as a way of life. It is that humility which allows us to see our weaknesses, and to know that it is only through a loving God that we can be forgiven, and thus strengthened.
Kids Pray, Serve, and Give
Sabrina took responsibility for her own actions. Adrionna gave some of her own money to a good cause. Damien held the door open at a ceremony for his sister. Juliette and Aaralyn helped a woman with cancer.
Get a current view of the state of our parish finances at: www.nativitycatholicchurch.org/parish-info/finance
Eleventh Sunday Ordinary Monday - 6/13/2016 FF Middle School 8:00AM - 1:30PM SVdP Mtg 10:00AM - 2:00PM Legion de Maria Hispana 7:30PM - 9:00PM Tuesday - 6/14/2016 FF Middle School 8:30AM - 12:30PM Legion of Mary 9:15AM - 11:00AM Girl Talk 5:00PM - 6:00PM Life Force 6:00PM - 8:00PM St. Rita Circle 6:00PM - 9:00PM CRSP mujeres 6:15PM - 9:30PM Life Teen Band Rehearsal 7:00PM - 9:00PM Wednesday - 6/15/2016 FF Middle School 8:30AM - 12:30PM Meals on Wheels 10:30AM - 11:30AM St. Jude Prayer Mtg 5:00PM - 7:00PM Life Teen 7:00PM - 9:00PM Grupo De Oracion 7:00PM - 9:00PM Chorale Rehearsal 7:30PM - 9:30PM K of C Assembly Mtg 7:30PM - 9:30PM Thursday - 6/16/2016 Brothers in Christ 5:45AM - 7:00AM Food Pantry Set Up 6:00AM - 1:30PM Come Clean Church 7:00AM - 9:30AM FF Middle School 8:30AM - 12:30PM Come Clean Chapel 8:45AM - 10:30AM Food Pantry Distribution 3:00PM - 4:00PM CRSP Hombres Grupo 4 6:15PM - 9:00PM Estudio Biblico 7:00PM - 9:00PM Charismatic Prayer Mtg 7:00PM - 9:00PM Evening Scripture Study 7:00PM - 9:00PM Young Adults 7:30PM - 10:00PM Coro Hispano 7:30PM - 9:00PM Friday - 6/17/2016 VBS setup 8:00AM - 5:00PM FF Middle School 8:30AM - 12:30PM Adoration 8:45AM - 6:45PM Al-Anon Family Group 10:30AM - 11:30AM Vida Joven 6:30PM - 9:30PM Saturday - 6/18/2016 VBS setup 8:00AM - 5:00PM Life Force Movie Night 6:00PM - 10:00PM Sunday - 6/19/2016 Father's Day Life Teen 7:00PM - 9:00PM Life Teen Prayer Team 7:00PM - 9:00PM
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SH (A & B) PC (Mid) OR Classrooms OR LL YOUTH SH (D) PC (Back) Church Classrooms SH (C) PC (Back) YOUTH Chapel Church AE SH (D) SH (C & D) Church Classrooms Chapel SH PC AE (A) Chapel AE (B) LL Church SH (A & B) Classrooms Chapel OR YOUTH SH (A & B) YOUTH
YOUTH Chapel
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 | CONF - Conference Room MP - Multi-Purpose Room | Media - Media Center
Celebration of Marriage Convention
Don’t Miss this Once-In-A-Life-Time Family-Friendly Opportunity! June 17-19 at the Tampa Convention Center Presented simultaneously in English AND Spanish! Hear about building Empathy in your Marriage! Learn the 8 Intimacies of Relationships! And, during these and other great presentations, separate programs for your children will also be going on! And on Saturday Night, the Whole Family is invited for the Gala Wedding Feast, with Dinning and Dancing and Exciting Music!! Come Join Us! Open to ALL married couples. Presented by Catholic Word Wide Marriage Encounter And if you are able to host a couple coming in from across the U.S. for the Convention, there are some couples who would like to stay with community. Full Info and registration at www.wwme2016.org. If you could help out, please contact Bob & Pat Scheriff at bobandpat76@gmail.com.
Father’s Day Golf Classic
The 3rd Annual Knights of Columbus Mother Seton Council Father’s Day Golf Classic is Saturday June 18th at 9AM at Bloomingdale Golfers Club. Funds raised from the Father’s Day Golf Classic will not only help the Knights continue to do our good works in Nativity Church, School and Community, but will directly help support The VAVS program, homeless Veterans, the Lopez School for Exceptional Children, the Special Olympics, The Nativity Food Pantry and the Global Wheelchair mission. Tickets are currently available for only $85 on the Knights Website: www.KofCBrandon.com. This includes Green Fees, Cart Fees, and Range Balls, breakfast sandwich, coffee, lunch, drinks, Adult beverages, and prizes. Sponsorship and advertising opportunities are still available; contact Herb Swoope at hswoope@msn.com or check out the Knight’s website www.KofCBrandon.com for more details. Go to our website www.KofCBrandon.com to purchase or for more info on the Knights or the Father’s Day Golf Classic.
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Reflexión Semanal (cortesía de catholicsteward.com) 2 Sm 12: 7-10, 13; Salmo 32: 1-2, 5, 7, 11; Ga 2, 16, 19-21; Lc 7: 36-8: 3
El arrepentimiento y el perdón son el núcleo de las lecturas de hoy en este Undécimo Domingo del Tiempo Ordinario. En un año de la Iglesia, dependiendo de cómo caen nuestras santas estaciones, hay 33 o 34 domingos del Tiempo Ordinario. Por lo tanto, en este Undécimo Domingo del Tiempo Ordinario, cuán difícil como pueda parecer, estamos un tercio del camino a través del Tiempo Ordinario. Vale la pena reiterar que para la Iglesia y nuestro tiempo, el término "ordinario" no significa "común". Se basa en el término "ordinal", que significa simplemente el tiempo contado. Es buena mayordomía para nosotros saber y entender los términos que utiliza nuestra Iglesia. Sin embargo, el mensaje importante de hoy es nuestra comprensión del arrepentimiento y el perdón. En la Primera Lectura, tomada del Segundo Libro de Samuel, David declara: "He pecado contra el Señor." Hay algunos aspectos importantes en la confesión y el arrepentimiento de David. En hebreo, David actualmente dice hata al-Yahvé, sólo dos palabras. Cuando Saúl confiesa, es en gran longitud y detalle, pero la confesión de David es quizás aún más sincera y más eficaz, a pesar de su brevedad. David acepta total responsabilidad por sus acciones. Él no embellece, y él no hace ningún esfuerzo para encontrar excusas o racionalizaciones humanas. Confesiones no tienen que ser largo, pero si tienen que ser honestas y sinceras. Debemos recordar que David era un Rey; que podría haber tratado de desviar lo que había hecho, pero él sabía que estaba mal ante los ojos de Dios. El resultado es perdón inmediato de parte del Señor. Debemos enfrentarnos a nuestra propia maldad; tenemos que confesarlo en la forma correcta; y luego tenemos que entender que Dios es un Dios que perdona. San Pablo, en su carta a los Gálatas, de donde viene la Segunda Lectura, se ocupa de una cuestión más compleja. Pablo sabe que es por la fe y el perdón que somos "justificados". Quizás la declaración más notable que Pablo hace en esta lectura es la simple declaración "... sin embargo vivo, no vivo yo, sino que Cristo vive en mí." Si cada uno de nosotros podríamos encontrar a Cristo dentro sí mismos, si pudiéramos comprender plenamente lo que eso significa, nosotros, al igual que Pablo y David, podríamos reconocer nuestros pecados, y ejercer los recursos que la Iglesia proporciona a través del arrepentimiento. En nuestro Evangelio del Libro de Lucas, Jesús se enfrenta a una mujer pecadora. Otros se sienten ofendidos de que el Señor acepta esta mujer y no la condena o la destierra. Sin embargo, cuando cuestionan la respuesta de Jesús a ella, el Señor ofrece una parábola como un ejemplo de perdón. Al explicarle a ellos Jesús dice: "Por eso les digo que sus muchos
June 12th, 2016 pecados le son perdonados, porque ha mostrado mucho amor. Pero la persona a quien se le perdona poco, poco ama. " Entonces el Señor le dijo:" Tus pecados te son perdonados." Dios es en verdad un Dios que perdona, pero al igual que David, tenemos que admitir nuestros pecados, y luego buscar el perdón. Con demasiada frecuencia podemos admitir nuestros pecados, pero vacilamos al hacer nuestro arrepentimiento de manera adecuada y definida. Jesús concluye con la mujer diciendo: "Tu fe te ha salvado; ve en paz. " La base absoluta para su perdón era su fe. Jesús sabía que su fe le ayudó a creer cuando escuchó las palabras "Tus pecados te son perdonados." Dios siempre está dispuesto a perdonarnos, pero tenemos que encontrar la humildad y la obediencia para buscar y recibir ese perdón. La humildad es una parte tan importante de vivir la mayordomía como una forma de vida. Es esa humildad la que nos permite ver nuestras debilidades, y saber que es sólo a través de un Dios de amor que podemos ser perdonados, y por lo tanto fortalecidos.
Nuestros niños oran, sirven y donan
Sabrina asumió la responsabilidad de sus propias acciones. Adrionna dio algo de su propio dinero para una buena causa. Damien mantuvo la puerta abierta en una ceremonia por su hermana. Juliette y Aaralyn ayudaron a una mujer con cáncer.
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Eleventh Sunday Ordinary
Convención del Matrimonio
No se pierda esta oportunidad una vez en la vida. Oportunidad Familiarmente! 17-19 de junio de en el Centro de Convenciones de Tampa presentada simultáneamente en Inglés y Español! Aprender acerca de la construcción de la empatía en su matrimonio! Aprender las 8 Intimidades de relaciones! Y, en estos y otros grandes presentaciones, programas separados para sus hijos también se enciende! El sábado por la noche, se invita a la familia entera para el Gala del banquete de la boda, con comedor y baile y la música emocionante! ¡Ven y únete a nosotros! Abierto a todas las parejas casadas. Presentado por católica Palabra Encuentro Matrimonial ancha Y si usted es capaz de albergar una pareja que viene de otro lado de los EE.UU. para la Convención, hay algunas parejas que deseen alojarse con la comunidad. Información completa e inscripción en www.wwme2016.org. Si usted podría ayudar, por favor póngase en contacto con Bob y Pat Scheriff a bobandpat76@gmail.com.
Buscando Saludadores
La Parroquia de Nativity es conocida por su calurosa hospitalidad. Para continuar aumentando nuestro espíritu de hospitalidad en nuestra Iglesia, estamos solicitando personas como usted para participar en nuestro Ministerio de Bienvenida. Estas personas llegan unos minutos antes de la Misa y le dan la bienvenida a los que llegan. También orientan a aquellas personas que llegan por primera vez a nuestra comunidad parroquial. Este es un ministerio fácil y poderoso, pero es algo que individuos pueden hacer muy bien. Tendremos una reunión informativa Lunes, 20 de Junio a las 7:00 pm en la oficina de la iglesia. Si desea más información, comunicase con Cindy Ehringer, coordinadora de voluntarios al 813.681.4608 o con Tim Bergevin al 813.748.4146.
Camión de Donación para Alimentos
El camión de la Natividad será en el campus el 18 y 19 de Juño para su conveniencia. Por favor, considere donar algunos alimentos que contribuyan a comidas para nuestras familias de la Despensa de Alimentos de Natividad. Cualquiera y todas las donaciones son muy apreciadas. Gracias por su generosidad y apoyo constante de la Despensa y el Banco de Alimentos.
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El Banco de Alimentos de La Natividad Necesita Voluntarios
El Banco de Alimentos de La Natividad está necesitando conductores de camiones (ninguna licencia especial necesaria) y voluntarios que puedan ayudar cargando y moviendo las donaciones hechas al Banco de Alimentos en el warehouse de Dover. Estamos abiertos solamente por las mañanas, lunes, martes, miércoles y viernes de 7:30 am hasta aproximadamente las 11:00 am. Si usted puede darnos un día a la semana o más, su ayuda seria muy apreciada. Horas y días son flexibles. Cualquiera que esté interesado por favor llame al 813.707.1523 o al 813.545.1725.
Día de los Padres ‘Golf Classic’
La 3ra anuale Día de Padres ‘Golf Classic’ de los Caballeros de Colón del Consejo Madre Seton es el Sábado 18 de junio a las 9am en el Bloomingdale Golfers Club. Los Caballeros de Colón Consejo Madre Seton ha sido activa por más de 40 años por el apoyo de la Iglesia Natividad, la escuela y la comunidad. Los fondos recaudados de del Día de Padres Golf Classic no sólo ayudarán a los Caballeros siguen haciendo buenas obras en Natividad, la escuela y la comunidad, sino que ayudarán directamente a apoyar el programa para veteranos sin hogar, la escuela López para Niños Excepcionales, los Juegos Olímpicos Especiales, la Natividad Despensa de Alimentos y Meals on Wheels. Los boletos están disponibles por sólo $85 en la Página Web del caballeros: www.KofCBrandon.com. Esto incluye Green Fee, Carrito de Cargos y pelotas para el campo, sándwich de desayuno, café, almuerzo, bebidas, bebidas para adultos, y premios. También habrá un concurso de putting y 4 concursos agujero-en-uno, que incluyen premios de $10.000 en efectivo y vacaciones de viajes. Oportunidades de patrocinio y publicidad están todavía disponibles; hace contacto con Herb Swoope a hswoope@msn.com o echa un vistazo a la página web de los Caballeros: www.KofCBrandon.com para más detalles. Recuerde, todos los fondos recaudados directamente apoyan los eventos mencionados anteriormente y otros trabajas de los Caballeros aquí en la Iglesia de la Natividad y la Escuela. ESPECIAL Precios Avanzadas: Comprar un cuarteto antes del 6 de junio y ahorre $40! Sólo $300 para 4 jugadores de golf si se compra antes del 6 de Junio! Visita nuestro sitio web www.KofCBrandon.com para compra o para obtener más información sobre los Caballeros o sobre el Día de los Padres ‘Golf Classic.’