705 E Brandon Blvd. Brandon, FL
JULY 3RD, 2016
“Joyfully and faithfully evangelizing for Christ!”
Pastor: Rev. John Tapp Pastor Emeritus: Rev. Msgr James C. Lara Parochial Vicar: Rev. Nelson Restrepo Rev. Felipe Gonzalez 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
2 Welcome, Fr. Felipe – With great joy, Nativity Parish welcomes Fr. Felipe Gonzalez (pictured 2nd from the left). He will serve as our new Parochial Vicar. Fr . Felipe’s home parish is St. Paul’s in Tampa. He graduated from St. Vincent de Paul Regional Seminary in Boynton Beach, FL and was ordained a priest by Bishop Lynch on May 21st. Please join me in welcoming the newest member to our parish staff. And pray for Fr. Felipe (as well as our other newly ordained priests) that the Lord will bless him with abundant joy and much happiness as he begins his priestly ministry with us. Happy Independence Day! – July 4th is a day for parades, picnics, and fireworks. For many, it is a day off from work and an opportunity to spend time with family. These activities are wonderful ways to celebrate our nation’s founding and the freedom we enjoy. The day reminds us not to take that freedom for granted. We are also reminded to pray for those who have given their lives for that freedom, as well as those who currently serve in our military. There is no better way to start this wonderful holiday than by coming to Mass at 7 am or 8 am on July 4th. Join our parish community as we give thanks to God for his many blessings on our country.
Summer of Goodbyes
Join us as we say goodbye to Kyle Bell, our resident seminarian for the last year. It’s been a joy getting to know him, and we’re sad to see him go, but happy that he’ll be moving into the priesthood soon!
July 10th after the 10:30 Mass Refreshments, cards and a chance to say bye.
JULY 3RD, 2016 Bienvenido, Padre Felipe - Con gran alegría la Parroquia de Nativity le da la bienvenida a Padre Felipe González (2do a la izquierda). El servirá como nuestro nuevo Vicario Parroquial. La parroquia familiar de Padre Felipe es San Pablo en Tampa. Él se graduó del Seminario Regional San Vicente de Paul en Boynton Beach, FL, y fue ordenado al sacerdocio por el Obispo Lynch el 21 de mayo. Únase a nosotros para darle la bienvenida al nuevo miembro de nuestro personal parroquial. Oren por Padre Felipe (y por los otros sacerdotes recién ordenados), que el Señor los bendiga con abundante alegría y mucha felicidad al comenzar su ministerio sacerdotal con nosotros. Feliz Día de Independencia – El 4 de julio es un día para paradas, reuniones familiares, y fuegos artificiales. Para muchos es un día libre del trabajo y una oportunidad para compartir con la familia. Estas actividades son excelentes maneras de celebrar la formación de nuestra nación y la libertad que disfrutamos. Este día nos recuerda que no debemos tomar nuestra libertad como un hecho. También se nos recuerda orar por aquellos que están sirviendo en nuestras fuerzas armadas. No hay mejor manera de comenzar este día festivo que asistir a la Misa de 7 o 8 am el 4 de julio. Únase a nuestra comunidad parroquial as darle gracias a Dios por Sus muchas bendiciones a nuestro país.
El verano de despedidas
Únase a nosotros para decir adiós a Kyle Bell, nuestro seminarista residente durante el año pasado. Ha sido un placer conocer a él, y estamos tristes de verlo partir, pero feliz que él va a estar entrando en el sacerdocio pronto! Julio 10 después de la misa 10:30 Refrescos, tarjetas y la oportunidad de decir adiós.
FOURTEENTH SUNDAY ORDINARY
Mass Intentions | July 4th - July 10th
Monday 7:00 AM 8:00 AM Tuesday 7:00 AM 8:00 AM 7:00 PM Wednesday 7:00 AM 8:15 AM Thursday 7:00 AM 8:00 AM Friday 7:00 AM 8:00 AM 7:00 PM Saturday 8:00 AM 4:00 PM 4:00 PM Sunday 7:00 AM 8:30 AM 10:30 AM 10:30 AM 12:30 PM 6:00 PM
July 4 Holy Souls in Purgatory Mothers in Cory Family July 5 Fathers in Cory Family Raymundo & Zenaida Miguel Echevers (Chapel) July 6 Marjorie Bell Bertha Saladino July 7 Elizabeth Mary Valleri Jerry Liberti July 8 George & Esther Cronin & Family Joe Metz Graciela Santiesteban (Chapel) July 9 Sean Kane Susan M. Hardesty Eva Martinez July 10 Nativity Parish Family Mary Ann Casale Carlos B DeFrias Sr. & Carlos B DeFrias Jr. Farris Thomas IV (Chapel) Luis Vargas Lauretta DiSanti
Nativity Food Bank
Is still in need of truck drivers (no special license required) and abled-bodied volunteers at the Food Bank Warehouse in Dover. We are open mornings only, Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday 7:30am to approximately 11:00am Hours and days are flexible. Anyone interested please call the warehouse at 813.707.1523 during the hours mentioned above. An alternate number is 813.694.0541. Messages can be left at either number. Any high school students, 16 years or older interested in community service hours over the summer at the Nativity Food Bank Warehouse in Dover can also call the warehouse at 813.707.1523 during the hours mentioned above. An alternate number is 813.694.0541. Messages can be left at either number.
Summer Church Office Hours
The church office is 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.
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Life Force is on for the Summer
Summertime is just getting started but our Nativity Life Force tweens are on full blast of fun and Jesus! 52 of our middle school tweens came back from Hidden Lake camp after a week of fun games, ropes course, lake adventures, Jesus talks, daily mass and adoration. They dug deep into Lifeteen’s theme “Unfinished” getting to know God’s plan more. But it’s all getting started! 6-8th Graders, come and join us at Nativity Life Force every TUESDAYS, 6-8PM at the youth center. For our middle school girls, Girl Talk starts at 5PM. Here are some summer events to also look forward to this July: July 7: Rays Baseball Game trip July 12: Puttputt/Minigolf July 19: Life Force - Open Shack & Movie Night July 21: Ice Skating and Laser Tag July 26: Life Force – Peer Pressure Teaching/ Adrian will Skype after World Youth Day Papal Opening Mass in Poland July 28: Crystal Springs Preserve trip Please contact Ed Buckley at the youth office for more information. For middle schoolers and parents, you may also join Nativity Life Force on Facebook for updates.
Holy Land Pilgrimage
Come with us to the Holy Land! See the spot where Jesus was born, walk along the Sea of Galilee where Jesus preached, and pray in His tomb! There are so many places we will visit, and pray, that you will be drawn into a closer relationship with our Lord. This trip is for those who have never been to the Holy Land, and those that have been there a dozen times! From January 23 through January 30, 2017, Nativity will sponsor this pilgrimage. Come with your family and friends, and enter into the life of Christ in a new way! The agenda has been fine-tuned, and will bring you the best of the Holy Land at a minimal price. There will be a meeting on July 10 at 12:00pm, in the St. Francis Room in the Social Hall. If you have questions, please call Deacon Mark at 813.653.1150. May God Bless you!
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JULY 3RD, 2016
Nativity Catholic School
813.689.3395
Summer Office Hours
Used Uniform Sale
Saturday, July 30th 2016 8:00AM -1:00PM in the Social Hall Purchase uniforms for the upcoming school year at greatly reduced prices. Drop off your donations and consignments to the school office, Monday through Thursday 9:00AM to 12:00PM. For more information call: Willie 813.850.3073 or Fran 813.205.3882
Open Monday, June 13th – Tuesday, August 9th from 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM (Monday – Thursday)
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)
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
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
Youth Ministry Summer is in Full Swing
Come by to one of the meetings listed above to find out more about how you can get involved in all the great things going on with our youth this summer and throughout the year.
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Faith Formation
813.689.9101
Summer Office Hours
Faith Formation
July 1 – July 29 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM Monday through Thursday 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM Friday Afternoons and evenings by appointment Students not enrolled in Catholic school should be enrolled in Faith Formation classes from Grade K through grade 8. Be sure to get your registrations in or postmarked by July 30 to take advantage of the early registration discount. Register on line, by mail, or in person at the Faith Formation Office. Call 813.689.9101 for more information.
Youth Registration for Confirmation Preparation
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.
Pastoral Care
An Invitation from the Office of the Lay Pastoral Ministry Institute
Ask yourself: Could God be calling me to be a Lay Ecclesial Minister in His Church? Our Diocese is blessed with many lay women and men who love God and wish to serve Him. In response, Bishop Lynch initiated the Lay Pastoral Ministry Institute to equip Catholic to “be more” by forming them Spiritually, Intellectually, Theologically and Pastorally to serve as Lay Ecclesial Ministers. We are grateful to Bishop Lynch for his continued support of this rare educational opportunity, which is not available in all dioceses. To date, Bishop Lynch has commissioned 345 men and women to share their gifts and talents in our diocese. New classes begin September 10, 2016. For anyone interested in attending the LPMI Year of Discernment, the registration form and program information can be found on the LPMI web site at: http://dosp.org/lpmi/ Or call the LPMI office at 727.344.1611, ext. 5458. Registrations are due in the LPMI office no later than September 5, 2016. The Ministry Formation Program offered by the Diocese of St. Petersburg Lay Pastoral Ministry Institute is accredited by the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops Commission on Certification and Accreditation.
813.413.8351
We Have Company Coming in July!
And we need your help!
If you have attended a Safe Environment Training for working with children and have been fingerprinted…come join us as we welcome the next group of families to Nativity. We need supper time hosts, overnight people, help with meals, set up and cleanup crews… To find out more about our mission and how you can help make a change in the lives of these families… Contact Marianne Springer at stormwatch51@msn.com
St. Vincent de Paul is Seeking Volunteers
We have many opportunities available to serve the needy in our community. You might like to be a member of our Home Visitation team, which would require minimal hours. Or, we are also looking for folks who would like to be more involved in our team. If you would like to learn how you can be a part of this important ministry, contact Linda Schwartz at 813.361.9058 for information.
Bucs and Bulls Ushers Needed
It’s that time of year again, plans for the 2016 football season are underway. Volunteers are desperately needed to usher the BUCS and BULLS games at Raymond James Stadium. In addition, help will be needed for events such as the Outback Bowl, the Monster Truck Jams and concerts held at the stadium. If you are at least eighteen years of age, we could use your time and talent to benefit Nativity Outreach. This opportunity allows your working hours to earn a monetary donation to Nativity Outreach. Please consider this opportunity. All monies earned goes to help those in need in the Brandon/ Valrico community. What a great way to help those in need. If you are interested, please call Jim & Elaine Nabach, 813361-7281, 643-8483 for further information regarding ushering at any of these events.
Thank you for your support of Nativity Outreach
PB & J Ministry Needs You This Friday!
Countless men and women are living on the streets. A peanut butter and jelly sandwich can make a big difference to these folks. Volunteers are needed to help make Peanut Butter & Jelly sandwiches.
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Weekly Reflection
JULY 3RD, 2016 (courtesy of catholicsteward.com)
Is 66: 10-14C; Ps 66: 1-7, 16, 20; Gal 6: 14-18; Lk 10: 1-12, 17-20
“At that time the Lord appointed seventy-two others whom he sent ahead of him in pairs to every town and place he intended to visit.” That is how our Gospel from Luke begins today. Are you aware that we, too, are sent? We, too, are to represent the Lord in our dealings with others. That is in large part what stewardship is all about — using our gifts to spread the Good News. Of course, serving the Lord and being true to our faith is not without trials and risks. In the First Reading from the prophet Isaiah, the prophet makes reference to this. However, he also assures us that God is with us at all times, that… “as a mother comforts her child, so will I comfort you.” It is difficult to have a more vivid comparison as a mother comforting a child. Yet, that is the kind of love and care the Lord has for us. He may challenge us and ask us to go out in His name, but He is also with us always and prepared to provide us the love to continue. There is no question that St. Paul is one of the major apostles and contributors to what the Church is today. Heeding Christ’s instructions as included in today’s Gospel reading, Paul traveled the known world at that time, from Arabia to Damascus to Europe. He visited Jerusalem to see St. Peter, and later was martyred at about the same time as Peter in Rome. Paul’s letter to the Galatians is addressed “to the churches of Galatia,” which indicates he was ministering to several groups in Galatia. Galatia itself is considered by most scholars to be a Roman province in central Asia Minor, which was populated by immigrant Celts around 300 BC. As is often the case, scholars do not universally agree on exactly which letters were written by Paul, but Catholic scholars tend to attribute 13 books of the New Testament to St. Paul. Estimates range from 25 to 75 percent of the New Testament can be attributed to Paul. However, experts seem to universally agree that the Letter to the Galatians is completely his. Paul’s letters are so rich in content and instruction that it is difficult to summarize them. The Letter to the Galatians seems to have been written to address two issues — the nature of salvation and how that relates to Jewish Law. Without getting into detail, today’s Second Reading represents these two ideas, in that Paul makes it clear. When Paul closes today’s reading by saying “The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ be with your spirit,” he is capturing the essence of everything he is trying to teach. He wants the Galatians to know that salvation comes from the grace of God, not from keeping Jewish Law. Today’s Gospel from Luke relates some important information about Jesus and the early Christians. First of all, it is clear He had more than just 12 followers (the Apostles) as He sends 72 additional people out to prepare the way. The Lord’s statement “The harvest is abundant but the laborers are few” is a direct statement to each of us. If we accept the image
Pray for Each Other
Pray for the sick, suffering, and shut-ins to welcome the strength of God’s love, especially: Joe LaPerna, Monserrate Gonzalez, Jose Gonzalez, Jessie Perez Gonzalez, Sylvia Perez Gonzalez, Jeanne A. Woodke, Katalin Lazzara, 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 Kulisz-McClain, Cheyenne Downs, Rob Lavazza, Paula Francis Cotto, Sandra J. Matson, Drew Woodke, Norma Damico, Kathy Greco, Kay Walczak, Damaso Gumba, Gordon Nelson, Lucy Fuchs, Carlos Delgado, Kenneth Wilson, Ann Vande Brink, Dick Reidl, Rosa Quintana, Robert Lande, Bobby Dass, Teresa Fraser 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. Napoleon Garcia, Nereida Rodriguez Ortiz, Bessie LoScalzo, John Francis Constantine, Jorge Ortiz
provided, Jesus sees the entire world and all its peoples as the potential harvest. It is as if a farmer had a huge potential crop, but he had no laborers to assist with gathering that crop. We are called to be the laborers. The Lord is reliant upon us, on each and every one of us, to serve as laborers in His vineyard. There are incredible needs among humankind. Each of us probably realizes that but part of our frustration is viewing ourselves as such a small contributor to helping the Lord. Note that all those He sent returned, and they returned with joy and a great sense of satisfaction. They learned that when they did what Jesus told them to do, they could anticipate blessings beyond their expectations They also reported to Jesus that they were successful “in your name.” That is what will make us successful as well, keeping our focus on working for the Lord and in the Lord’s name. That is the nature of discipleship and stewardship.
Away for the summer?
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Kids Pray, Serve, and Give
Riley emptied the dishwasher. McKenna welcomed her brother into her room. Savannah read the bible in the morning. Sabrina took care of the puppy and cleaned the house.
Get a current view of the state of our parish finances at: www.nativitycatholicchurch.org/parish-info/finance
FOURTEENTH SUNDAY ORDINARY
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Monday - 7/4/2016
Independence Day Church Office Closed Tuesday - 7/5/2016
Church Office Closed Legion of Mary 9:15AM - 11:00AM Girl Talk 5:00PM - 6:00PM Life Force 6:00PM - 9:00PM Lifeteen Band 7:30PM - 9:30PM Hispanic Commission 7:30PM - 8:30PM Wednesday - 7/6/2016
OR LL YOUTH Church SH (D)
Church Office Closed Meals on Wheels 10:30AM - 11:30AM Grupo De Oracion Hispano 6:45PM - 9:00PM Mens Emmaus Meeting 7:00PM - 9:00PM Life Teen 7:00PM - 9:30PM Nativity Chorale 7:30PM - 9:30PM Thursday - 7/7/2016
SH (C) Chapel PC YOUTH Church
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
Emmaus Women’s Retreat Save the Date
The next Nativity Emmaus Women's Retreat will take place the weekend of October 7-9, 2016 at the Franciscan Center in Tampa. Sign ups for this retreat will begin the weekend of September 10-11, 2016. This truly is an awesome weekend that every woman should have the opportunity to experience. Look for more information in the weeks to come.
Church Office Closed Food Pantry set up 6:00AM - 1:00PM Come Clean Church Cleaners 7:00AM - 9:30AM Come Clean Chapel Cleaners 8:45AM - 10:30AM Food Pantry Distribution 3:00PM - 4:00PM Real Life Young Adult 6:00PM - 9:30PM CRSP men group 4 6:30PM - 9:30PM Charismatic Prayer Meeting7:00PM - 9:00PM Thursday Evening Scripture7:00PM Study - 9:00PM Estudio Biblico 7:00PM - 9:00PM Coro Hispano 7:30PM - 9:30PM Friday - 7/8/2016
SH (C) Church Chapel SH LL OR Chapel AE (B) AE (A) Church
Church Office Closed PB&J Ministry 8:00AM - 10:30AM Come As You Are Al-Anon 10:30AM Family Group - 11:30AM Vida Joven 6:30PM - 9:30PM Baptism Preparation Spanish 7:00PM - 9:00PM Saturday - 7/9/2016 Womens Emmaus Coffee9:00AM - 11:30AM FBJ Meeting 6:30PM - 9:30PM Sunday - 7/10/2016 Holy Land Pilgrim Mtg. 12:00PM - 1:00PM Life Teen 7:00PM - 9:30PM Life Teen Prayer Team 8:00PM - 9:30PM
SH (B) OR YOUTH AE (B) AE (A&B) AE (A&B) SH (D) YOUTH Chapel
July Food Drive
Our monthly food drive will be next weekend July 16 –17, 2016. The Nativity Food Bank truck will be on campus for your convenience.
Thank you for your generosity and continued support of the Nativity Outreach Food Pantry & Food Bank.
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Reflexión Semanal (cortesía de catholicsteward.com) Es 66: 10-14C; Sal 66: 1-7, 16, 20; Gal 6: 14-18; Lc 10: 1-12, 17-20
"En aquel tiempo, designó el Señor otros setenta y dos y los mandó antes de El en parejas, a todos los pueblos y lugares a donde Él debía ir." Así es como nuestro Evangelio de Lucas comienza hoy. ¿Sabe usted que nosotros, también, somos enviados? Nosotros, también, somos representantes del Señor en nuestras relaciones con los demás. Esto es en gran parte lo que tiene que ver con la mayordomía - el uso de nuestros dones para difundir la Buena Nueva. Por supuesto, sirviendo al Señor y ser fieles a nuestra fe no está exenta de riesgos y ensayos. En la Primera Lectura del Profeta Isaías, el Profeta hace referencia a esto. Sin embargo, también nos asegura que Dios está con nosotros en todo momento, que ... "como una madre consuela a su hijo, así os consolaré Yo". Es difícil tener una comparación más vívida como una madre consolando a un niño. Sin embargo, esa es la clase de amor y cuidado que el Señor tiene para nosotros. Puede que nos desafíe y nos pida salir en Su nombre, pero también está siempre con nosotros y preparado para proporcionarnos el amor para continuar. No hay duda de que San Pablo es uno de los principales apóstoles contribuyente a lo que es la Iglesia hoy en día. Prestando atención a las instrucciones de Cristo reflejadas en la lectura del Evangelio de hoy, Pablo viajó por el mundo conocido en ese momento, de Arabia a Damasco a Europa. Visitó Jerusalén para ver a San Pedro, y más tarde fue martirizado más o menos al mismo tiempo que Pedro en Roma. La carta de Pablo a los Gálatas se dirige "a las iglesias de Galicia", que indica que estaba ministrando a varios grupos de Galicia. Galicia en sí es considerada por la mayoría de los eruditos como una provincia Romana en el centro de Asia Menor, que fue poblada por inmigrantes celtas alrededor de 300 BC. Como suele ser el caso, los eruditos no están de acuerdo universalmente en exactamente cuales fueron escritas por Pablo, pero los eruditos Católicos tienden a atribuir 13 libros del Nuevo Testamento a San Pablo. Las estimaciones van de 25 a 75 por ciento de que el Nuevo Testamento puede ser atribuida a Pablo. Sin embargo, los expertos parecen estar de acuerdo universalmente que la Carta a los Gálatas es completamente suya. Las cartas de Pablo son tan ricas en contenido y la instrucción que es difícil resumirlas. La Carta a los Gálatas parece haber sido escrita para abordar dos cuestiones - la naturaleza de la salvación y la forma en que se relaciona con la ley judía. Sin entrar en detalles, la Segunda Lectura de hoy representa estas dos ideas, lo cual Pablo deja en claro. Cuando Pablo cierra la lectura de hoy diciendo "La gracia de nuestro Señor Jesucristo sea con su espíritu," está capturando la esencia de todo lo que está tratando de enseñar. Quiere que los Gálatas sepan que la salvación viene de la gracia de Dios, no de man-
JULY 3RD, 2016 tener la ley judía. El Evangelio de hoy de Lucas relata alguna información importante acerca de Jesús y los primeros Cristianos. En primer lugar, es claro que no tenía más que 12 seguidores (los Apóstoles) mientras envía a 72 personas adicionales a preparar el camino. La declaración del Señor: "La cosecha es abundante, pero los obreros pocos" es una declaración directa a cada uno de nosotros. Si aceptamos la imagen proporcionada, Jesús ve a todo el mundo y todos sus habitantes como la cosecha potencial. Es como si un agricultor tenía un enorme potencial de los cultivos, pero no tenía trabajadores para ayudar con la recolección de este cultivo. Estamos llamados a ser los trabajadores. El Señor depende en nosotros, en todos y cada uno de nosotros, para servir como obreros en su viña. Hay necesidades increíbles entre la humanidad. Cada uno de nosotros probablemente nos damos cuenta de eso, pero parte de nuestra frustración es ver a nosotros mismos como un pequeño contribuyente como para ayudar al Señor. Tenga en cuenta que todos los que Él envió regresaron, y volvieron con alegría y una gran sensación de satisfacción. Se enteraron de que al hacer lo que Jesús les dijo que hicieran, podrían anticipar bendiciones más allá de sus expectativas. También le informaron a Jesús que tuvieron éxito "en Su nombre." Eso es lo que nos hará exitosos también, manteniendo nuestro enfoque en trabajar para el Señor, y en nombre del Señor. Esa es la naturaleza del discipulado y la mayordomía.
Solicitamos su ayuda
Solicitamos voluntarios para preparar sándwiches de mantequilla de maní con mermelada el viernes 8 de Julio 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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Nuestros niños oran, sirven y donan
Landan recogió basura en el campo de juego. Verónica se cruzó de ropa. Ellesandra dio sus maestros un regalo. Haley trajo a su padre agua haciendo trabajo en el jardín.
Lighthouse Medios Disponibles
Padre Mike Schmitz, director del Ministerio de la Juventud y Jóvenes Adultos en la Diócesis de Duluth, nos inspira y educa con estas pláticas sobre la forma de adoración más elevada: la Misa. A través de estas tres homilías él nos da una profunda reflexión con historias vibrantes de las Escrituras. El Padre Mike asegura de que nunca vas a experimentar la Misa de la misma manera otra vez.
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 sería muy apreciada. Horas y días son flexibles. Cualquiera que esté interesado por favor llame al (813) 707-1523 durante las horas mencionadas. Pueden dejar mensaje. Cualquier estudiante de preparatoria, 16 años o mayores interesados en comunidad horario durante el verano en el almacén de banco de alimentos de Natividad en Dover pueden llamar a la bodega en 813-707-1523 durante las horas mencionadas. Pueden dejar mensaje.
San Vicente de Paul está buscando voluntarios
Tenemos muchas oportunidades disponibles para servir a los necesitados en nuestra comunidad. Que le gustaría ser un miembro de nuestro equipo local Visitación, lo que requeriría un mínimo de horas. O, también estamos buscando para las personas que les gustaría estar más involucrado en nuestro equipo. Si usted desea aprender cómo puede ser parte de este importante ministerio, en contacto con Linda Schwartz en 813.361.9058 para obtener información. Sería útil si también tuvimos voluntarios de habla hispana.
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Hermanos en Cristo
Este ministerio se reúne todos los jueves por la mañana 6:00 -6:50 AM en el Salón Social A. Nuestras reuniones incluyen actividades de crecimiento espiritual como la lectura y meditación de las lecturas del siguiente domingo y escuchar charlas animadas y presentaciones sobre asuntos de fe que enfrentan los hombres todos los dias. Nuestro grupo también participa en el servicio y la oración para apoyar a la comunidad. Todos los hombres de la parroquia son bienvenidos y les incitamos a que asistan. Este ha sido un "gran cambio" para muchos. Se proporcionan refrescos. Para más información póngase en contacto con Jim Nabach al 813.643.8483 o al 813.309.7690 Don Cseh. (Estas reuniones son en ingles).
¿Quien es SEPI? – What is SEPI?
El Instituto Pastoral del Sureste (SEPI) es una organización misionera de corte moderno que lleva el evangelio de Jesucristo a todo el Sureste de los Estados Unidos. Es de las ocho oficinas regionales establecidas por los Obispos de EE.UU. para la atención de los hispanos. Fue fundada en el 1978. SEPI es una organización educacional y de servicio que asiste a los Obispos Católicos de ocho estados del sureste en desarrollar y entrenar líderes en su fe y cultura para la integración de la comunidad hispana en la vida de la iglesia y la sociedad. SEPI colabora con las diócesis en la implementación de sus planes pastorales y fortalece la vida familiar y promueve la dignidad y talentos del individuo. ¿Qué hace el SEPI? El SEPI evangeliza, educa, organiza y forma líderes hispanos. El SEPI lleva sus programas educacionales y evangelizadores a comunidades de hispanos a lo largo de la Florida, Georgia, Alabama, Mississippi, Louisiana, Kentucky, Carolina del Norte, del Sur y Tennessee. Colabora con cada Diócesis en organización de su Consejo Pastoral Hispano. Asiste a cada Diócesis con la programación e implementación del Plan del Ministerio Hispano. Desarrolla y promueve el crecimiento integral de jóvenes por medio de talleres y seminarios de Pastoral juvenil. Coordina, evalúa y planea junto con los de las Diócesis las metas y objetivos de cada una de ellas. Fomenta la formación integral, a través de programas que otorgan el grado de Maestría en cooperación con la Universidad de Barry. Esta formación también se logra con las Escuelas de Ministerio. El SEPI investiga, desarrolla e implementa recursos e información para crear nuevos instrumentos pastorales. Entrena y desarrolla programas para el Liderazgo pastoral. Si tiene mas preguntas puede llamar a la Oficina de LPMI/ SEPI at 727-344-1611, ext. 5458.