JULY 24TH, 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 Hope for the Future – In the movie Ferris Bueller’s Day Off, the maitre’d at a restaurant says: “I weep for the future” when he faces Ferris and his friends. Maybe you’ve said something similar. But how blessed have we been these past few years to encounter and experience the dedication, deep faith, and generous spirit in our young people. I speak specifically of the wonderful ministry offered to us in the persons of Fr. Victor, Kyle Bell, and Alexis Redding. Their witness, their joy, their love for the Lord – often made visible while working long hours and for little pay – is a source of hope for our future. Fr. Victor, Kyle, and Alexis – you give me hope as I look to the future…and the Church you are forming through your minstry. More H.O.P.E. – Nativity Parish participates in a county wide ministry known as HOPE – Hillsborough Organization for Peace and Equality. Our congregation is one of 20 houses of worship in the county who are working to bring systemic change to the citizens who live here. Currently, we are working on an area known as Civil Citation – which will help our young people live full and productive lives as adults. Also, we are working with our County Commissioners to establish an Affordable Housing Trust Fund to help those struggling to find adequate housing throughout the county. If you want more information, check out http://hillshope.com or contact Fr. Tapp. Ministry Day – On Saturday, August 20th, all heads of ministries are asked to attend a leadership workshop. If you cannot attend, please ask someone from your ministry to attend in you place. The meeting will take place from 9 am till noon. Of course, you are welcome to attend the 8 am Mass followed by a continental breakfast. If you have not RSVP’d, please call Cindy Ehringer at the parish office.
JULY 24TH, 2016 Esperanza Para El Futuro – En la película Ferris Bueller’s Day Off el maitre’d del restaurante comenta: “Lloro por el futuro” cuando se enfrenta a Ferris y sus amigos. Quizás usted ha dicho algo similar. Pero cuan bendecidos hemos estado los últimos años al encontrar y experimentar la dedicación, profunda fe, y generoso espíritu de nuestros jóvenes adultos. Hablo específicamente del maravilloso ministerio ofrecido a nosotros en las personas de Padre Victor, Kyle Bell y Alexis Redding. Su testimonio su alegría, su amor por nuestro Señor – a menudo hecho visible al trabajar largas horas por poca paga – es una fuente de esperanza para nuestro futuro. Padre Victor, Kyle y Alexis – ustedes me dan esperanza al mirar hacia el futuro…y la Iglesia que ustedes están formando a través de sus ministerios. Más H.O.P.E. – La Parroquia de Nativity participa en un ministerio del condado conocido como HOPE (Esperanza) – Hillsborough Organization for Peace and Equality (Organización de Hillsborough por Paz e Igualdad). Nuestra congregación es una de 20 casas de adoración en el condado que están obrando para traer cambios sistemáticos a los ciudadanos que viven aquí. Actualmente estamos laborando en el área conocida como Civil Citation (Citación Civil) – la cual ayudara a nuestros jóvenes a vivir una vida plena y productiva como adultos. También estamos trabajando con nuestros Comisionados del Condado para establecer un Fondo Fiduciario Para Vivienda Asequible para ayudar a aquellos que tienen dificultades para conseguir viviendas adecuadas a través del condado. Si desea más información, puede ir a http://hillshope.com o comuníquese con Padre Tapp. Día De Ministerios - El sábado, 20 de agosto, se pide que todos los líderes de ministerios asistan a un taller de liderazgo. Si no puede asistir, favor de enviar a un representante de su ministerio. La reunión será de 9:00 am a 12 del mediodía. Desde luego, los invitamos a asistir a la Misa de 8:00 am seguida por un desayuno continental. Si aún no ha reservado, favor de comunicarse con Cindy Ehringer en la oficina parroquial al 813 681-4608.
SEVENTEENTH SUNDAY ORDINARY
Mass Intentions | July 24th - July 31st
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 0:30 AM 10:30 AM 12:30 PM 6:00 PM
July 25 Lorena Amanda Roe Jane, Ella & Chris DeVera July 26 Michael Mesaros Ron Folvarcik Josefina Giraldo (Chapel) July 27 Ron Folvarcik Muriel Sanchez & Lynn DeVera July 28 Douglas Chartier Mathew & Marie Ayallore July 29 Charlotte Pleasanton Adolph Bernacki Naomi Pineda (Chapel) July 30 James McWilliams Wally Seward Robert “Bob” Norberg (Chapel) July 31 Increase in Vocations Sisters of St. Joseph Jorge Lera Al & Rose Garcia Nativity Parish Family (Chapel) Miguel A. Oquendo Sr. Regino & Pelagia Penaranda
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Social Hall Kitchen Cleaning
Our Social Hall equipment went through a deep cleaning process a couple of weeks ago, so now it’s time to clean the rest… We are needing volunteers to come and help clean counters, storage cabinets, utensils, etc. Join us on Tuesday, August 2 from 9:00am to 12:00pm. It will be a fun time to help while “catching up” will fellow parishioners. If you would like to volunteer, please call Sherry Stewart at 813.625.3243 or just show up on Tuesday. Thank you for your help!
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.
World Youth Day
Please donate blood this 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.
Special Collection for School Supplies We will be having a special two week collection for back to school supplies for the students in need in our community. The Food Bank truck will be on campus the weekends of August 7th and 14th for this special collection, and again on August 21st for the regular food collection. Thank you for everything you do to support our Nativity Outreach ministries.
This week, Nativity sent 5 parishioners to Krakow, Poland for the World Youth Day. They started the pilgrimage with visits to different historic churches and religious places in Poland. World Youth Day commences on July 26th (Tuesday) with an Opening Mass with the Archbishop of Krakow, and concludes with an overnight vigil with Pope Francis on July 30th-31st (weekend) at Campus Misericordiae (Camp Mercy). Please keep them in your prayers. The group includes Olga Hriscko, Shawn Hriscko, Bridget Plimley, Josephina Brugalette and Adrian Opinion. They would be in our daily mass intentions and a candle would be lit for each of our pilgrims in the Chapel. They would also keep us posted through social media (#DOSPwyd) and through a daily WYD video blog on our website, nativitycatholicchurch.org.
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Weekly Reflection
JULY 24TH, 2016 (courtesy of catholicsteward.com)
Gn 18: 20-23; Ps 138: 1-3. 6-8; Col 2: 12-14; Lk 11: 1-13
There is no question that prayer is at the heart of this week’s readings. We understand that prayer is foundational to our faith and the practice of it. Jesus, though the Son of God and One with the Father and the Holy Spirit, is referenced as praying consistently. How many times do passages in Holy Scripture open with a statement like that in today’s Gospel from St. Luke: “Jesus was praying in a certain place, and when he had finished, one of his disciples said to him, ‘Lord, teach us to pray just as John taught his disciples’.” Prayer is what we consider to be one of the Four Pillars of Stewardship (along with hospitality, formation, and service). We may find it puzzling that Jesus prayed so often. First and foremost, He was setting an example for His followers and for us. Jesus’ human nature (He calls Himself often the Son of Man to remind all that He was human as well as God.) certainly sought solace and comfort from His Father God. In our First Reading from the Book of Genesis it is pointed out that Abraham came nearer to the Lord. One of the best ways for us to be with and to be near God is through prayer. Abraham understood that. As is the case in this reading about Sodom and Gomorrah, prayer is a two way street. We pray to God, but we must learn to listen to Him in return. Abraham’s prayer is answered in effect when the Lord replies that if He were to find even a small number of holy prayerful people in the cities He would not destroy them. Prayer indicates that we know Who God is. Prayer, however, is not passive, but it encourages us to be active. The famous quote from St. Augustine indicates the active nature of prayer. He said, “Pray as though everything depended on God. Work as though everything depended on you.” St. Paul was aware that the Colossians were hearing many opinions as to what it meant to be a Christian and a follower of Christ. His letter to the Colossians, from where our Second Reading is drawn, addresses those issues. Paul emphasizes our oneness with the Lord and how we must strive for that. That is achieved in large part through prayer. It is through prayer that we come to the full realization of what the Lord has done for us. As Paul writes, “You were buried with him in baptism, in which you were also raised with him through faith in the power of God.” Think of how often Jesus’ apostles and followers witnessed Him praying. There was most likely something about watching Him pray that made them want to learn to pray in the same way, a magnetism that was unique. Thus the appeal, “Lord, teach us to pray.” We need Jesus to teach us to pray as well. It is a fascinating aspect of prayer that even a young child can pray, but also the holiest people we may know or experience are still working at mastering prayer.
Pray for Each Other
Pray for the sick, suffering, and shut-ins to welcome the strength of God’s love, especially: 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, Angelo Zovko, Natalia Castillo, Tim Pasden, Jarrett Miranda,. Joe LaPerna 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. James Murphy, Pamela Johannssen
At no point in Scripture did the Lord say specifically “This is how you preach,” although He provided many examples of that. In Today’s Gospel, however, He says, in effect, “This is how you pray.” The key to that statement is that talking to others is important, but talking to God is the ultimate. Today’s Gospel includes what we call the Lord’s Prayer, the Our Father, a prayer that we may say more often as individuals and as a community than any other. The beauty of the Our Father is its simplicity and its succinctness. Prayer does not have to be complex or lengthy, but it does need to be direct and heartfelt. The Our Father is a powerful prayer put in simple terms. It is through prayer that we truly experience God. It is through prayer that we develop our close relationship with God. St. Charles Borromeo said, “We must pray before, during, and after everything we do. The prophet says, ‘I will pray, and then I will understand.’ This is the way we can easily overcome the countless difficulties we face day after day, which, after all, are part of our work. In prayer we find strength to bring Christ to birth in ourselves and in others.
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SEVENTEENTH SUNDAY ORDINARY
Monday - 7/25/2016 Quilters 9:00AM - 12:00PM PC 2 Catechist Certification 10:00AM - 2:30PM SH (D) SVDP Meeting 11:00AM - 2:00PM PC 1 Life Ministry Meeting 6:30PM - 9:00PM SH (D) Legion de Maria Hispana 7:30PM - 9:00PM OR Tuesday - 7/26/2016 Legion of Mary 9:15AM - 11:00AM OR Girl Talk 5:00PM - 6:00PM LL Life Force 6:00PM - 9:00PM YOUTH CRSP women 4 6:00PM - 9:30PM OR Lifeteen Band 7:30PM - 9:30PM Church CRSP CDC meeting 7:30PM - 9:30PM SH (C1) Wednesday - 7/27/2016 Catechist Certification 10:00AM - 2:30PM SH (D) Meals on Wheels 10:30AM - 11:30AM SH (C) St Jude SCC 5:00PM - 7:00PM OR Grupo De Oracion 6:45PM - 9:00PM Chapel Lifeteen Lock-Iin 7:00PM YOUTH Nativity Chorale 7:30PM - 9:30PM Church Thursday - 7/28/2016 Brothers in Christ 5:45AM - 7:00AM SH (D) Food Pantry Set Up 6:00AM - 1:00PM SH (C) Come Clean Church 7:00AM - 9:30AM Church Lifeteen Lock in 7:00AM - 12:00PM YOUTH Come Clean Chapel 8:45AM - 10:30AM Chapel Food Pantry Distribution 3:00PM - 4:00PM SH Real Life Young Adult 6:00PM - 9:30PM LL CRSP men group 4 6:30PM - 9:30PM OR Charismatic Prayer 7:00PM - 9:00PM Chapel Estudio Biblico 7:00PM - 9:00PM AE (A) Evening Scripture Study 7:00PM - 9:00PM AE (B) Coro Hispano 7:30PM - 9:30PM Church Friday - 7/29/2016 Catechist Certification 10:00AM - 12:00PM FFC Al-Anon Family Group 10:30AM - 11:30AM OR Vida Joven 6:30PM - 9:30PM YOUTH Saturday - 7/30/2016 Used Uniform Sale 7:30AM - 1:00PM SH (C & D) Life Force Outreach 3:00PM - 9:00PM YOUTH Sunday - 7/31/2016 English Baptisms 12:15PM - 1:30PM Chapel Utreya 2:30PM - 4:30PM SH (D) Life Teen 7:00PM - 9:30PM YOUTH Life Teen Prayer Team 8:00PM - 9:30PM Chapel
5 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
The fun continues!
The middle schoolers had a blast playing arcade games at Disney Quest, bowling and even getting to run the bases after watching the Rays baseball game! Of course, this is besides the regular Tuesday night meetings where they continue to hear about living a good Christian life through games, camaraderie and sessions. 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 the rest of the summer events this summer: 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 the World Youth Day Papal Opening Mass in Poland July 28: Crystal Springs Preserve trip Aug 2: Life Force - Photo Scavenger Hunt Aug 9: Life Force – Messy Games!
“The Bible Timeline” Signups
“The Bible Timeline” the well respected bible study by Jeff Cavins and published by Ascension Press is coming to Nativity. The Thursday morning Bible Study group will be starting the series on September 1. Leaders of the group will be in the Social Hall after all morning Masses on Sundays, August 7 and 14. Stop by their table and find out the details. The number of the available seats will be limited.
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 24TH, 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!
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SEVENTEENTH SUNDAY ORDINARY
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
Thinking of joining the Catholic Faith?
Call our Faith Formation Office to make an appointment and get details about the process…which starts in August
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
Lighthouse Media Available
In one of his most focused talks to date, Stephen Ray discusses salvation, the authentic biblical understanding of being "born again", and how we are saved by faith, but not "faith alone". With great humor and doctrinal depth, he goes all the way back to Abraham to show that we are saved by faith and obedience to all that Christ demands of us.
813.413.8351
Brothers in Christ
This ministry meets every Thursday Morning from 6:00 to 6:50 AM in Social Hall A. Our meetings involve spiritual growth activities such as reading and meditating on the following Sunday’s readings and listening to live talks and media presentations concerning faith issues facing men every day. Our group also engages in service and prayer to support the larger faith community. All men of the parish are welcome and urged to attend. This has been a “game changer” for many. Refreshments are provided. For more information contact Jim Nabach at 813.643.8483 or Don Cseh at 813.309.7690.
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.
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Reflexión Semanal (cortesía de catholicsteward.com) Gn 18: 20-23; Sal 138: 1-3. 6-8; Col 2: 12-14; Lc 11: 1-13
No hay duda de que la oración está en el corazón de las lecturas de esta semana. Entendemos que la oración es fundamental para nuestra fe y la práctica de la misma. Se hace referencia a Jesús, que aunque el Hijo de Dios y uno con el Padre y el Espíritu Santo, oraba constantemente. ¿Cuántas veces los pasajes de la Sagrada Escritura abren con una afirmación como esa en el Evangelio de hoy de San Lucas?: "Jesús estaba orando en cierto lugar, y cuando terminó, uno de sus discípulos le dijo: ‘Señor, enséñanos a orar, así como Juan enseñó a sus discípulos”. La oración es lo que consideramos que es uno de los Cuatro Pilares de la Mayordomía (junto con la hospitalidad, la formación, y el servicio). Nos puede resultar desconcertante que Jesús oró tan a menudo. En primer lugar, Él estaba sentando un ejemplo para Sus seguidores y para nosotros. La naturaleza humana de Jesús (El mismo se llama a menudo el Hijo del Hombre para recordarnos a todos que Él era un ser humano, así como Dios.) sin duda buscó alivio y consuelo de Su Padre Dios. En nuestra Primera lectura, tomada del Libro del Génesis, se señala que Abraham se acercó más al Señor. Una de las mejores maneras para nosotros estar con y cerca de Dios es a través de la oración. Abraham entendió esto. Como es el caso en esta lectura sobre Sodoma y Gomorra, la oración es una calle de dos vías. Rogamos a Dios, pero hay que aprender a escuchar a Él a cambio. La oración de Abraham es respondida en efecto cuando el Señor responde que si El encontrara un pequeño número de personas santas que oran en las ciudades, Él no las destrozaría. La oración indica que sabemos quién es Dios. La oración, sin embargo, no es pasiva, sino que nos anima a ser activos. La famosa cita de San Agustín indica la naturaleza activa de la oración. Él dijo, "Ora como si todo dependiera de Dios. Trabaja como si todo dependiera de ti." San Pablo estaba consciente de que los Colosenses estaban oyendo muchas opiniones en cuanto a lo que significa ser un cristiano y un seguidor de Cristo. Su carta a los Colosenses, de donde se extrae la Segunda Lectura, enfoca en estos temas. Pablo enfatiza nuestra unidad con el Señor y cómo hay que luchar por eso. Eso se logra en gran parte a través de la oración. Es a través de la oración que llegamos a la plena realización de lo que el Señor ha hecho por nosotros. Como escribe Pablo, "Sepultados con El en el bautismo, en el cual fuisteis también resucitado con El, mediante la fe en el poder de Dios." Piensen en la frecuencia con que los apóstoles y seguidores de Jesús fueron testigos de Él en oración. Había, lo más probable, algo al contemplarlo orando que les despertó el deseo de aprender a orar de la misma manera, un magnetismo que era
JULY 24TH, 2016 único. Por eso el aclamo, "Señor, enséñanos a orar." Necesitamos que Jesús nos enseñe a orar así. Es un aspecto fascinante de la oración que incluso un niño pequeño puede orar, sino también las personas más sagradas que conocemos todavía están trabajando en el dominio de la oración. En ningún momento de la Escritura dijo el Señor específicamente "Así es como se predica", aunque Él proporcionó muchos ejemplos de ello. En el Evangelio de hoy, sin embargo, Él dice, en efecto, "Esta es la forma de orar." La clave de esta declaración es que hablar a los demás es importante, pero hablando con Dios es lo máximo. El Evangelio de hoy incluye lo que llamamos la Oración del Señor, el Padre Nuestro, una oración que podemos decir con más frecuencia como individuos y como comunidad que cualquier otro. La belleza del Padre Nuestro es su simplicidad y su concisión. La oración no tiene por qué ser compleja o larga, pero tiene que ser directa y sincera. El Padre Nuestro es una oración poderosa puesta en términos simples. Es a través de la oración que realmente experimentamos a Dios. Es a través de la oración que desarrollamos nuestra estrecha relación con Dios. San Carlos Borromeo dijo: "Tenemos que rezar antes, durante, y después de todo lo que hacemos. El profeta dice: ‘Voy a rezar, y entonces entenderé." Esta es la manera en que podemos superar fácilmente las innumerables dificultades que enfrentamos día tras día, que, después de todo, son parte de nuestro trabajo. En la oración encontramos fuerza para engendrar a Cristo en nosotros mismos y en los demás
Done Sangre
Este 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!
SEVENTEENTH 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.
Colecta de útiles escolares
El camión del Banco de Alimentos de Natividad estará en el campus para su conveniencia. Vamos a colectar utiles escolares para los estudiantes necesitarios en nuestra area el 7 y el 14 de Agosto.
Gracias por su generosidad y apoyo constante de la Despensa de la Comida y del Banco de Alimentos Natividad.
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