JULY 17TH, 2016
705 E Brandon Blvd. Brandon, FL
“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 Dear Nativity family, I want to begin this column by simply expressing my gratitude to all of you. Ever since I arrived a week ago to Nativity, you have been a wonderful and welcoming community and I thank you for that. The transition from seminary life into priestly life for me continues to be a smooth transition thanks to you, to Father John Tapp, Father Nelson and Seminarian Kyle Bell, who have been so gracious and hospitable to me.
I come from another big parish in our diocese. My home parish is St. Paul’s in Tampa, yet another diverse and multicultural parish. So, I can say that I am familiar with big parishes. I am originally from Medellin, Colombia and migrated to the States when I was just eleven years of age with my parents. I finished up at the time elementary school in Miami and continued with middle school there as well. Then, in 2003 my parents decided to move to the Tampa area, where I did all of my high school. It was while in high school that I finally decided to apply to the seminary to begin the beautiful journey of deeper friendship and commitment with the Lord and the Church. I am eternally grateful for my grandmother because without her I would probably not be here as a priest. It was precisely when I was about five or six years old that she decided to give me a priest costume for Halloween. She never imposed or said anything to me about the priesthood. She simply suggested this path through that costume. I began to use that costume to pretend to celebrate mass with my friends and family. In fact, I even passed a basket for the collection during my masses as a child. I wanted to follow everything accordingly. Ha! Years later, here I am, a priest just beginning his journey. I ask you for your prayers, not only for me but also for my brother priests, too. Those prayers are the ones that continue to strengthen our ministry. Let us continue to pray for Seminarian Kyle Bell, so that the Lord may continue to guide his every step as he gets closer and closer to ordination to the diaconate and eventually to the priesthood. May God continue to bless you and guide you. In Christ, Father Felipe Gonzalez
JULY 17TH, 2016 Querida familia de Natividad, Quiero comenzar este pequeño articulo simplemente expresando mi agradecimiento a todos ustedes. Desde que llegué hace una semana a la parroquia de Nativity, me he encontrado con una comunidad maravillosa y acogedora. Les doy gracias a todos ustedes por eso. La transición de la vida del seminario a la vida sacerdotal para mí continua siendo una transición buena y balanceada gracias a ustedes, al Padre John Tapp, al padre Nelson y al Seminarista Kyle Bell, que han sido tan amables y hospitalarios conmigo. Yo vengo de otra parroquia grande en nuestra diócesis. La parroquia en la que prácticamente he crecido es St. Paul en Tampa. Es otra parroquia que también es bien diversa y multicultural. Por lo tanto, puedo decir que estoy familiarizado con parroquias grandes. Nací en Medellín, Colombia, y emigré a los Estados Unidos cuando tenía sólo once años de edad con mis padres. Terminé la escuela primaria en Miami. Un par de años después, mis padres decidieron mudarse al área de Tampa, donde hice toda mi escuela secundaria. Fue durante este tiempo de mi secundaria que finalmente decidí aplicar al seminario para iniciar la jornada de amistad profunda y compromiso con el Señor y la Iglesia. Estoy eternamente agradecido con mi abuela porque sin ella yo probablemente no estaría aquí como sacerdote. Fue precisamente cuando tenía unos cinco o seis años de edad que ella decidió darme un disfraz de sacerdote para Halloween. Nunca me impuso ni me dijo nada sobre el sacerdocio. Simplemente me sugirió este camino a través del disfraz. Empecé a usar ese disfraz para fingir que celebraba la misa con mis amigos y familia. De hecho, también pasaba una canasta para recoger dinero de mis amigos durante mis misas cuando las celebraba. Quería seguir todo al pie de la letra.
Años después, aquí estoy ya como sacerdote iniciando mi jornada de ministerio. Les pido sus oraciones continuas, no sólo para mí sino también para mis hermanos sacerdotes también. Esas oraciones son las que siguen fortaleciendo nuestro ministerio. Sigamos orando de igual manera por el Seminarista Kyle Bell, para que el Señor continúe guiando cada paso que toma mientras se acerca cada vez mas a la ordenación diaconal y finalmente a la ordenación sacerdotal. Que Dios los continue bendiciendo y guiando. Padre Felipe Gonzalez
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Mass Intentions | July 18th - July 24th
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 18 Al & Kay Chambers Norma Ackerman July 19 Patrick Casale Anjali Thomas Grace Yaeger-Poole (Chapel) July 20 Laura Casale Rajeev Thomas July 21 Katherine McLellan Norma Ackerman July 22 Jeoffrey Dismus Jessica Kinnee Mayra Giraldo & Marwan Giraldo (Chapel) July 23 Holy Souls Rupert Ross Alina Romero (Chapel) July 24 Thomas Wisnieski Gerald Liberti Nativity Parish Family Solange Pendas (Chapel) Lumi Pacheco Shalinl Pathyil
Please donate blood next Sunday
July 24th, from 8:00 AM to 1:00 PM in the Blood Mobile in the church parking lot. All donors will receive a wellness checkup including blood pressure, temperature, iron count and cholesterol screening. All blood types are always needed. If you give half an hour of your time and share your good health, a member of our community or perhaps a member of the church will be assured that blood and blood products will be ready when they are needed to save or prolong lives. On behalf of patients and their families, thank you for your lifesaving support.
July Food Drive
Our monthly food drive is this 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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World Youth Day 2016
W o r l d Youth Day is known to be the largest youth ministry event annually, gathering youths of every nation in the presence of our Pope Francis. This year, it will be on the last week of July at Krakow, Poland. And guess what, Nativity has 5 representatives coming to this event!! The group is led by Olga Hriscko, and comprised of Josephina Brugalette, Bridget Plimley, Shawn Hriscko and Adrian Opinion, and will be joined with 65 youths and young adults, from the St Petersburg Diocese. The group leaves on July 21st (Thursday) beginning with a sendoff Mass at St Jude Cathedral in St Pete by the Bishop at 9:30AM, which everyone is welcome to attend. Please keep them in your prayers. A candle will be lit for each Nativity pilgrim in the Chapel during the daily Mass. Also, stay tuned to our website, nativitycatholicchurch.org for a daily video blog from our pilgrims while they’re in Poland.
Retrouvaille
Sometimes things can go very wrong in a marriage. Retrouvaille is a program to help heal and support married couples experiencing difficulties, couples broken, lonely and hurting. It’s also for couples who have separated or divorced and want to try again. Our next program begins August 19-21, 2016. For more information and registration, call 813-906-7705. All calls and names held in strictest confidence. We invite you to visit our website at Retrouvaille.org.
Are You Aware Of Your Many Skills and Accomplishments?
Our Career Transition Ministry workshops can help you to identify your natural talents, skills and accomplishments that you can include in your resume. Sometimes we forget our real value and take these talents and accomplishments for granted. Reminding ourselves how much we can offer to a new company can help us to feel more confident and worthwhile, especially during that next job interview! Our sessions are held most Monday evenings from 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM at St. Stephen Catholic School, one mile west of Bell Shoals Road in Riverview, just behind the construction site. We are in the module attached to the left side of the school. Come join us next Monday! We ask that you bring your resume and be prepared to take notes. For more information, feel free to call John or Sheila Nemia @ 813.672.2552 or career_transition@ststephencatholic.org
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Weekly Reflection
JULY 17TH, 2016 (courtesy of catholicsteward.com)
Gn 18: 1-10A; Ps 15: 2-3, 5; Col 1: 24-28; Lk 10: 38-42
Most of us are familiar with what we call the Four Pillars of Stewardship: Prayer, Hospitality, Formation, and Service. These four ways of looking at what it means to be a disciple and a steward invite each of us to witness, experience, and live the stewardship way of life. Stewardship is how we respond to our Baptismal call to discipleship. The readings on this Sixteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time are particularly insightful in relation to the meaning and importance of hospitality. In the First Reading from the Book of Genesis, Abraham is resting and relaxing near the entrance of his tent in the shade of a tree (note that a terebinth is a kind of tree), when suddenly three strangers appear. Scripture leaves no doubt as to who one of the three was: “The Lord appeared to Abraham.” We might say there are two kinds of hospitality at work here. The first is the obvious in that Abraham rushes to welcome these visitors and to do everything he can to make them feel welcome and contented. The second is more subtle, but perhaps even more critical. Abraham is welcoming God into his life and the life of his household. Hospitality certainly involves how we treat and how we deal with strangers and visitors in our lives, but it also has to do with whether we are open and welcoming to the presence of God in our lives. In Old Testament terms it is clear that in this case God is in the Person of Jesus Christ. Throughout the Old Testament we find harbingers of Jesus, as it is in the human Son that God appears. We must always be prepared to welcome Him, just as Abraham was. It is believed that St. Paul wrote his letter to the Colossians from where our Second Reading is drawn from his jail cell in Rome. Paul speaks of “suffering” for others, for the sake of the Colossians. However, he also assures them that his “sufferings” are the result of his embracing Jesus as his Guide and Savior. Paul understands that hospitality begins with welcoming the Lord into your lives. That is what makes all the difficulties of being hospitable to others, to strangers, so easy. Paul speaks of the Church, “of which I am a minister in accordance with God’s stewardship given to me.” This is another somewhat latent characteristic of stewardship. When we are indeed hospitable, we are doing it in the Lord’s name; we are representing His Church and His Disciples. St. Paul preached Jesus (“It is he whom we proclaim.”). That is what we preach when we show hospitality. Our Gospel Reading from Luke is all about hospitality. It is clear in this Gospel that there are those two kinds of hospitality as cited earlier in this reflection. There is the hospitality of Martha, the one who makes sure the Lord and His followers are welcomed, comforted, and provided with all the elements of good service. The point of this Gospel in no way diminish-
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. Kevin Byron Gomez
es Martha’s efforts to be the perfect hostess. But Jesus wants Martha (and us) to know that the other side of hospitality, welcoming Jesus and His teachings into our life, is just as important, if not more so. “Martha, Martha, you are anxious and worried about many things.” Like Martha we may focus on others and provide the hospitality to which we are called as Disciples of Christ, a hospitality we need to offer as part of our parish lives. On the other hand, we also need to be like Mary; there are times when we need to “sit at Jesus; feet.” We need to serve others, but we need to recognize the importance of having a continued focus on Jesus as well. If we do not have that, like Martha, we will become frustrated and dissatisfied.
Away for the summer?
Going to be traveling this summer? Want more information on giving online? Visit nativitycatholicchurch.org and click on Online Giving. If you need assistance with updating your account information, please call the Online Giving Customer Support at 800-348-2886 option 4. Get a current view of the state of our parish finances at: www.nativitycatholicchurch.org/parish-info/finance
SIXTEENTH SUNDAY ORDINARY Monday - 7/18/2016 SVDP 11:00AM - 2:00PM Freedom in Christ 7:00PM - 9:00PM PWLV 7:00PM - 9:00PM Legion de Maria Hispana 7:30PM - 9:00PM Tuesday - 7/19/2016 Legion of Mary 9:15AM - 11:00AM Girl Talk 5:00PM - 6:00PM Life Force 6:00PM - 9:00PM CRSP Women 4 6:00PM - 9:30PM Lifeteen Band 7:30PM - 9:30PM Wednesday - 7/20/2016 Meals on Wheels 10:30AM - 11:30AM St JudeSCC 5:00PM - 7:00PM Grupo De Oracion 6:45PM - 9:00PM FBJ 7:00PM - 9:00PM Mens Emmaus 7:00PM - 9:00PM Stewardship Council 7:00PM - 9:00PM Nativity Chorale 7:30PM - 9:30PM Assembly 7:30PM - 9:00PM Thursday - 7/21/2016 Brothers in Christ 5:45AM - 7:00AM Food Pantry set up 6:00AM - 1:00PM Come Clean Church 7:00AM - 9:30AM Come Clean Chapel 8:45AM - 10:30AM Food Pantry Distribution 3:00PM - 4:00PM CRSP men group 4 6:30PM - 9:30PM Charismatic Prayer 7:00PM - 9:00PM Estudio Biblico 7:00PM - 9:00PM Evening Scripture Study 7:00PM - 9:00PM Coro Hispano 7:30PM - 9:30PM Friday - 7/22/2016 PB&J Ministry 8:00AM - 10:30AM Al-Anon Family Group 10:30AM - 11:30AM Vida Joven 6:30PM - 9:30PM Saturday - 7/23/2016 Family Movie Night 5:00PM - 9:00PM Sunday - 7/24/2016 Family Promise Week 7:00AM - 9:00PM Nativity Blood Drive 8:00AM - 1:00PM Life Teen 7:00PM - 9:30PM Life Teen Prayer Team 8:00PM - 9:30PM
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PC 1 Chapel SH (C1) OR
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
OR LL YOUTH OR Church SH (C) OR Chapel SH (D) PC CONF Church AE (A&B) SH (D) SH (C) Church Chapel SH OR Chapel AE (A) AE (B) Church SH (B) OR YOUTH SH CONV Parking YOUTH Chapel
Ministry Leader Morning
Saturday, August 20, 2016 9:00am – 12:00pm St. Francis Room (Social Hall D) We would like each Ministry Leader or a representative from each Ministry to attend. This is a great way to meet with your brothers and sisters in parish leadership. Highlights of the day will include: Spiritual Reflection Ministry “ Speed Dating” How to prepare for Ministry Fair And other exciting topics To Register please visit the website: www.nativitycatholicchurch.org and click on the Ministry Leaders Registration. If you have any questions please contact Cindy Ehringer (813) 681-4608 or email cindy@nativitycatholicchurch.org
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JULY 17TH, 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 "Do you know what's in the book of Joshua? Well come find out this summer at Life Teen! All high school teens are welcome to join us in the Life Lounge, Wednesday's from 7:00-9:00pm and Sunday's after the 6pm mass, for faith and fellowship!
SIXTEENTH SUNDAY ORDINARY
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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
Inquiry into the Catholic Faith
Are you SEEKING to know more about the Living God? Come and See what the Catholic Church has to offer. Call our Faith Formation office to set an appointment.Find out more about the process of initiation. The Rite of Christian Initiation will begin in August.
Lighthouse Media Available
Dr. Brant Pitre is an enthusiastic and engaging speaker who regularly lectures throughout the country. In this stunning talk, Dr. Pitre applies his knowledge of the Jewish roots of Christianity to the very heart of the Gospel: the love of Christ. You will learn what it really means to have a “personal relationship” with Jesus Christ as Lord, Savior, and Bridegroom.
813.413.8351
Freedom in Christ
Do you feel freedom from past hurts? Are your secrets destroying your relationships? Do you feel free to be the best version of yourself? The Freedom in Christ Ministry can help. Come and experience Christ’s healing power. All denominations are welcome so bring a friend. Monday, July 18, 2016 7-9pm in Nativity’s Chapel No reservation required. For more information, please contact Deacon Mark at 813.653.1150 or via email at: dcndrmt@gmail.com. Visit us on Facebook at www.facebook.com/ficnativity
Summer Goodie Bags
It’s that time again! We’re asking for donations of athletic socks (men, women & children), rain ponchos, small bug repellent, pop top canned meats & fruit, water, breakfast bars, hotel sized toiletries, etc. We will be making our ‘Summer goodie bags’ on Friday, August 5th.
Pray the Rosary Ministry
Could you spare an hour of your week to pray the Rosary with those parishioners who are in the Nursing Homes in our area? Please call the Pastoral Care Office at 813.413.8351 to find out how to be a part of the Rosary Ministry.
Transportation Ministry: Help Wanted!
Pastoral Care is in need of drivers for the Church Van, to bring parishioners to Mass on Saturday and Sunday. Join us in serving Christ as we serve others for him! Call Pastoral Care at 813.413.8351 or email bonnie@nativitycatholicchurch.org to learn more about this important ministry and how you can help.
PB&J MinistryThis Friday, July 22nd
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Reflexión Semanal (cortesía de catholicsteward.com) Gn 18: 1-10a; Sal 15: 2-3, 5; Col 1: 24-28; Lc 10: 38-42
La mayoría de nosotros estamos familiarizados con lo que llamamos los Cuatro Pilares de la Mayordomía: Oración, Hospitalidad, Formación y el Servicio. Estas cuatro formas de mirar lo que significa ser un discípulo y un mayordomo nos invitan a cada uno de nosotros a ser testigos, experimentar, y vivir la vida de mayordomía. La mayordomía es la forma en que respondemos a nuestro llamado bautismal al discipulado. Las lecturas de este Decimosexto Domingo del Tiempo Ordinario son particularmente detalladas en relación con el significado y la importancia de la hospitalidad. En la Primera Lectura, tomada del Libro de Génesis, Abraham está descansando y relajándose cerca de la entrada de su tienda a la sombra de un árbol (tenga en cuenta que un alcornoque es una especie de árbol), cuando de repente aparecen tres desconocidos. La Escritura no deja ninguna duda en cuanto a quién fue uno de los tres: "El Señor se le apareció a Abraham." Podríamos decir que hay dos tipos de hospitalidad obrando aquí. La primera es la obvia en que Abraham se apresura para recibir a los visitantes y hacer todo lo posible para que se sientan bienvenidos y contentos. La segunda es más sutil, pero quizás aún más crítica. Abraham está dando la bienvenida a Dios en su vida y la vida de su hogar. Hospitalidad sin duda implica cómo tratamos y cómo tratamos a extraños y visitantes en nuestras vidas, pero también tiene que ver con si estamos abiertos y acogedores a la presencia de Dios en nuestras vidas. En términos del Antiguo Testamento es claro que en este caso Dios está en la Persona de Jesucristo. A través del Antiguo Testamento encontramos precursores de Jesús, ya que es en el Hijo humana que Dios aparece. Siempre debemos estar preparados para darle la bienvenida, así como lo fue Abraham. Se cree que San Pablo escribió su carta a los Colosenses, de donde nuestra Segunda Lectura se extrae, de su celda en Roma. Pablo habla de "sufrimiento" para los demás, por el bien de los Colosenses. Sin embargo, también les asegura que sus "sufrimientos" son el resultado de abrazar a Jesús como su Guía y Salvador. Pablo entiende que la hospitalidad comienza con darle la bienvenida al Señor en sus vidas. Eso es lo que hace que todas las dificultades de ser hospitalarios con los demás y con los extraños, tan fácil. Pablo habla de la Iglesia, "de la que soy un ministro, de acuerdo con la mayordomía que Dios me ha dado." Esta es otra de las características un tanto latente de la mayordomía. Cuando somos hospitalarios, lo estamos haciendo en el nombre del Señor; estamos representando a Su Iglesia y Sus discípulos. San Pablo predicó Jesús (“Es El a quien proclamamos.") Esto es lo que predicamos cuando mostramos hospitalidad. Nuestro Evangelio de Lucas hoy es todo acerca de la hospi-
JULY 17TH, 2016 talidad. Está claro en este Evangelio que hay dos tipos de hospitalidad como se citaron anteriormente en esta reflexión. Esta la hospitalidad de Marta, la que se asegura que el Señor y sus seguidores son bienvenidos, consolados, y proveídos con todos los elementos de un buen servicio. El punto de este Evangelio de ninguna manera disminuye los esfuerzos de Martha para ser la anfitriona perfecta. Pero Jesús quiere Marta (y nosotros) sepamos que el otro lado de la hospitalidad, acoger a Jesús y sus enseñanzas en nuestra vida, es tan importante, si no más. "Marta, Marta, te inquietas y te preocupas por muchas cosas." Al igual que Marta, podemos enfocarnos en los demás y ofrecer la hospitalidad a la cual estamos llamados como discípulos de Cristo, una hospitalidad que tenemos que ofrecer como parte de nuestra vida parroquial. Por otro lado, también tenemos que ser como María; hay momentos en los que necesitamos "sentarnos a los pies de Jesús." Tenemos que servir a los demás, pero tenemos que reconocer la importancia de tener un enfoque continuo en Jesús también. Si no tenemos esto seremos como Marta, frustrados e insatisfechos.
Done Sangre
El próximo domingo, 24 de Julio, desde 8:00 AM hasta la 1:00 PM en el parqueadero de la Iglesia. Los donantes recibirán un chequeo de presión, pulso, temperatura, conteo de hierro y chequeo de colesterol. Tiene que presentar identificación con fotografía. Todos los tipos de sangre son bienvenidos! Al donar sangre le regala a los que reciben su donación otro cumpleaños, otro día en la playa, otro día bajo las estrellas, otra charla con un amigo, otra sonrisa, otro abrazo, otra oportunidad. Por favor, done sangre. A nombre de los pacientes y sus familias, muchas gracias por su aporte que salva vidas!
Julio colecta de alimentos
Nuestra colecta de alimentos mensual es este fin de semana! 16 de Julio - 17, 2016. El camión del Banco de Alimentos de Natividad estará en el campus para su conveniencia.
Gracias por su generosidad y apoyo constante de la Despensa de la Comida y del Banco de Alimentos Natividad.
SIXTEENTH SUNDAY ORDINARY
Cristo Renueva Su Parroquia
Registrase este fin de semana por los proximos sessions de CRSP por mujeres y hombres. Registraciones estaran en la mesa de CRSP en el salon social.
Venta de Uniforme Utilizado
Sábado, 30 de julio 2016 08 a.m. -1: 00 pm en el Salón Social Comprar uniformes para el próximo año escolar a precios muy reducidos. Para mas informacion llame: Willie a 813.850.3073 o Fran 813.205.3882
La mañana del Líder del Ministerio
Sábado, 20 de agosto 2016 09 a.m.-12:00p.m. Sala de St. Francis (Salón Social D) Nos gustaría que cada Líder del Ministerio o una representante de cada Ministerio a asistir. Esta es una gran manera de reunirse con sus hermanos y hermanas en el liderazgo parroquial. Aspectos más destacados de la jornada serán los siguientes: Reflexión spiritual Ministerio "Speed Dating" Cómo prepararse para la Feria de Ministerios Y otros temas interesantes Para registrarse por favor visite el sitio web: www.nativitycatholicchurch.org y hacer clic en el Registro para Líderes de Ministerios Si tiene alguna pregunta, por favor póngase en contacto con Cindy Ehringer 813.681.4608 o por correo electrónico: cindy@nativitycatholicchurch.org
Ministerio de Rezar el Rosario
Podría usted una hora de su semana a rezar el Rosario con los feligreses que se encuentran en los hogares de ancianos en nuestra aerea? Por favor llame a la Oficina de Cuidado Pastoral al 813.413.8351 para encontrar la manera de ser una parte del Ministerio Rosario.
Bolsas de Regalos para Verano
Es ese tiempo otra vez! Pedimos donaciones de calcetines deportivos (hombres, mujeres y niños), ponchos para la lluvia, repelente de insectos pequeños, tapa del estallido carnes enlatadas y fruta, agua, barras de desayuno, artículos de tocador de tamaño de hotel, etc. Vamos a hacer nuestras 'bolsas de regalos de verano' el viernes 5 de agosto.
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JMJ 2016
JMJ es conocido por ser el mayor evento ministerio de j ó v en e s anualmente, reuniendo jóvenes de todas las naciones en la presencia de nuestro Papa Francisco. Este año, será en la última semana de julio en Cracovia, Polonia. Y adivina qué, Natividad tiene 5 representantes que van a este evento! El grupo está dirigido por Olga Hriscko, y compuesto por Josefina Brugalette, Bridget Plimley, Shawn Hriscko y Adrian Opinion, y se uniran con 65 jóvenes y adultos jóvenes, de la Diócesis de San Petersburgo. El grupo sale el 21 de julio (jueves) que comienza con una Misa de despedida en la catedral de St. Jude en St Pete por el Obispo a las 9:30 AM, que todo el mundo es bienvenido a asistir. Por favor, mantenga los peregrinos en sus oraciones. Una vela será encendida para cada peregrino en la capilla de Natividad durante la Misas diarias. Además, estad atentos a nuestra página web, nativitycatholicchurch.org para un blog de vídeo todos los días de nuestros peregrinos mientras están en Polonia.
Ministerio de Transporte: Se busca Ayuda!
Cuidado Pastoral está en la necesidad de controladores para la Iglesia de Van, para que los feligreses a misa el sábado y el domingo. Únase a nosotros en el servicio a Cristo como servir a los demás para él! Llame al Cuidado Pastoral al 813.413.8351 o por correo electrónico bonnie@nativitycatholicchurch.org para aprender más acerca de este importante ministerio y cómo puede ayudar.
Solicitamos su ayuda
Solicitamos voluntarios para preparar sándwiches de mantequilla de maní con mermelada el viernes 22 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.
FAITH FORMATION RELIGIOUS EDUCATION
REGISTRATION
EARLY REGISTRATION DISCOUNT ENDS SOON! Children not attending a Catholic School should be enrolled in Faith Formation classes from Grade K or 1 through Grade 8. Classes are offered Sunday mornings from 8:30 to 10:00 a.m. for Grades K through 8 and Wednesday evenings 6:30 to 7:45 p.m. also for Grades K through 8. Classes for Spanish Speaking Children are also available on Sundays from 10:30 a.m. until 12:00 noon. If you have not yet registered your child for Faith Formation (Religious Education) classes, you may do so, now. You may download a form from our Parish website (www.nativitycatholicchurch.org) or stop in at our office in the Faith Formation Center (inside the Nativity School building) weekdays during office hours. If your child was in class last year, you should have received a re-registration form in the mail. If you have misplaced the form, or did not receive one, duplicates are available in our office. If you are new to Nativity, we welcome you! Please stop in at the Faith Formation Center. When you register your child for Faith Formation Classes, please provide a copy of your child’s Baptismal certificate. Early Registration discount; registrations (which include the registration fee) postmarked or hand delivered to the Faith Formation office by JULY 31, 2016; you may deduct $10 per child. SACRAMENT PREPARATION for Penance (Reconciliation) and Communion: Nativity has a parish-based program that is freestanding and separate from weekly Parish Faith Formation and/or Catholic School. Once your child is enrolled in either Nativity School or Faith Formation classes, your family will receive a letter inviting you to enroll in this freestanding program.
How can you help?
For the pastoral activity of the Church, the cooperation of a great many volunteers who devote themselves to the ministry of Catechesis is needed. Please consider the possibility that God is calling you to volunteer in our catechetical program. Our students benefit from the active involvement of our parents. Training and support will be provided for new and returning Catechists, Assistants and support staff. Our staff is here to serve your Faith Formation needs. Please contact us with any questions or concerns at (813) 689-9101.
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our Prayer Partners Christ-centered, research-based Starfall curriculum, including religion, reading, writing, math, science, social studies, Spanish, art, technology, music, media, and P.E. To schedule a tour of our beautiful campus, please contact Mrs. Hohman, Director of Admissions, at (813)689-3395 admissions@nativitycatholicschool.org