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705 E. Brandon Blvd., Brandon, FL

Nativity Catholic Church October 22, 2017 705 E. Brandon Blvd., Brandon, FL 33511

Pastor: Rev. John Tapp Pastor Emeritus: Rev. Msgr James C. Lara Parochial Vicar: Rev. Felipe Gonzalez Rev. Belisario Riveros 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

Weekend Masses Saturday Vigil Masses 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 Masses 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 Adoration Friday in Chapel 8:45AM to 6:45PM

Mass Schedule

“Joyfully and faithfully evangelizing for Christ!”

Twenty-Ninth Sunday in Ordinary Time

Nativity Catholic Church 2 October 22, 2017

From the Pastor’s Desk October – Respect Life Month (continued) – Today we hear a gospel that perfectly grounds our reflections and actions during Respect Life month. As I mentioned in a column posted here two weeks ago, when Catholics hear “respect life” most think of speaking out against abortion, advocating for the unborn, and protecting life from conception to natural death. While Catholics are to be passionate in these arenas, a “consistent life ethic” also means promoting the dignity of life in all its various stages. Such a stance is Catholic to the core and means making statements, reflecting on, and working on issues such as: peace, economic justice, alleviating hunger, securing health care for all, standing against capital punishment, promoting fair immigration and refugee policies – to name a few – in addition to working on protecting the unborn.

Today’s gospel begins with the Pharisees - who are by all accounts holy, religious leaders - going off and plotting to kill Jesus. Jesus, taking on the role of a prophet, upsets the Pharisees in their level of religious and social comfort. He calls them to a higher standard. And they are angry and even murderous because of that. The Pharisees, in turn, begin to rile up their own disciples, sending those disciples to Jesus to take him on, attempting to discredit him and undermine him before the masses.

As we hear this gospel and as we observe Respect Life month, I / we are forced to think about our treatment of others. Respect Life forces me to ask: how do I deal with those with whom I disagree or don’t like? Do I respect them and acknowledge their right to express an opinion? Or, because they are different from me or have differing viewpoints, do I plot and actively pursue discrediting them and work toward undermining them? While we are quite capable of doing this by spreading rumors and gossiping, perhaps a more sinister platform for doing such harm is Facebook. While Facebook and other social media platforms are wonderful tools for informing, updating, and inspiring actions for good on the spur of the moment, such platforms can be diabolical when they are used to undermine and detract the reputation of others—all in a bubble of seeming anonymity and protection. The other day I heard someone say that the following judgement should be used before we post something: is this something I would say face-to-face to another – hoping to dialogue with them in an attempt to learn where they’re coming from? Or am I simply using this platform to rip to shreds another’s character and reputation. If it is the latter, it is sinful.

The bottom line is this: respect for life begins with my effort to respect the person who is before me. Respecting that they are created in God’s image. Respecting that they can have an opinion that is different from mine. Respecting that they may not share my faith. Respecting that they may be of a different race or sexual orientation. Acknowledging and respecting that I may not agree with another, but am willing to civilly engage in dialogue allows me know who this other person REALLY is. When that happens, respecting the life of the unborn, those in need, and the elderly, follows.

Mission Sunday – Today the Universal Church celebrates Mission Sunday. Let us pray for all those who do missionary work in our world, sharing the Good News of Jesus Christ and his Church. May their efforts to evangelize others lead to a better and holier world.

~ Fr. Tapp

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[email protected]. The deadline for submission is noon on the second Tuesday prior to publication (i.e., 12 days in advance).

Church Office Hours — Monday-Thursday: 8:30am-4:00pm | Friday: 8:30am-12:00pm | Phone: 813.681.4608


Weekly Reflection for October 22, 2017 Twenty-Ninth Sunday in Ordinary Time

(courtesy of catholicsteward.com)

The last line of today’s Gospel Reading from St. Matthew contains one of the more well known of Jesus’ quotes. When asked a bit of a trick question by the Pharisees, “Is it lawful to pay the census tax to Caesar or not?”

Jesus responds by asking them whose image is on their Roman coins, to which they respond simply “Caesar’s.”

Jesus’ response to their reply is known to most of us, “Then repay to Caesar what belongs to Caesar and to God what belongs to God.” The Lord’s answer is far more perceptive than we might think, and it gives another message to us, one we must always remember. If we are followers of Christ, and if we work to be His disciple, the Lord might ask us, “Whose image is on your soul?” We have learned in the First Chapter of Genesis that God created us in His image.

The coin may be stamped with Caesar’s image, but each of us is stamped with God’s image. Thus, Jesus is implying that the coin may be Caesar’s but each of us belongs to God. In that regard we should be striving to be all those things to which Jesus called us.

That is in effect what a stewardship way of life is — recognizing that God is in each of us, we are to place ourselves in service to God and to one another. That is what is really meant by “Then repay to Caesar what belongs to Caesar and to God what belongs to God.”

Featured Announcements & Events

Offertory Summary

Readings for the Week of October 22, 2017 Sunday Twenty-Ninth Sunday in Ordinary Time

Is 45:1, 4-6; Ps 96:1, 3, 4-5, 7-8, 9-10;

1 Thes 1:1-5b; Mt 22:15-21

Monday Saint John of Capistrano, Priest

Rom 4:20-25; Lk 1:69-70, 71-72, 73-75;

Lk 12:13-21

Tuesday Saint Anthony Mary Claret, Bishop

Rom 5:12, 15b, 17-19, 20b-21; Ps 40:7-8a,

8b-9,10, 17; Lk 12:35-38

Wednesday Rom 6:12-18; Ps 124:1b-3, 4-6, 7-8; Lk 12:39-48

Thursday Rom 6:19-23; Ps 1:1-2, 3, 4 and 6; Lk 12:49-53

Friday Rom 7:18-25a; Ps 119:66, 68, 76, 77, 93, 94;

Lk 12:54-59

Saturday Saints Simon and Jude, Apostles

Eph 2:19-22; Ps 19:2-3, 4-5; Lk 6:12-16

Trunk or Treat A safe & fun trick-or-treating

event for the family! Thurs., October 26 | 6:30-8pm

Nativity Parking Lot Cost: FREE

All Soul’s Day Mass Thurs., November 2 | 7pm

Church| Bilingual

A reception will follow in the Social Hall.

Throughout the month of

November, the Book of the Dead

will be in the Church for you to

include the names of your loved

ones who have passed. Prayers will

be offered up for them during the

month.

St Francis Circle’s 34th Annual Nut Sale We’re taking orders! Nuts will be in before Thanksgiving.

We have:

• Pecan Halves or Pieces

• Chocolate Amaretto, Dark Chocolate & White Chocolate Covered Pecans

• Pistachios

• Cashews

• English Walnuts. Please call Evelyn Hamilton: 657.4309, Flo Ryan: 654.8941, or Janet Trickel: 655.5506 to place your order before November 2. Delivery date: November 10.

Thank you for your stewardship!


Do You Have a Loved One that Is Home Bound, in the Hospital, or in One of the Nursing Homes in the

Area? Pastoral Care would like to help! We take Holy Communion to those who cannot come to Mass, provide transportation to doctor’s appointments, van service to Mass, telephone reassurance calls, nursing home visitation, respite care, and so much more. If you or your loved one would benefit from one or more

of these services, please call Pastoral Care at 813.413.8351.

R.C.I.A.—Rite of Acceptance & Welcome

What?: Stand and peacefully pray in the public right-of-way Where?: Outside Tampa Women’s Health Center, 2010 E. Fletcher Ave, Tampa, FL 33612.

Nativity Life Ministries’ Dates: Oct. 27; Nov. 3; Nov. 4 | 8am-5pm

There will be volunteers in the Social Hall after Masses on Oct. 29th to sign up people who wish to participate with Nativity Life Ministries in 40 Days for Life.

For more information please contact Lupe Gladu at [email protected] or

call Pastoral Care at 813.413.8351.

In Honor of Respect Life Month please donate baby items to Life Ministries to help Mothers in need.

Items needed:

• Diapers

• Wipes

• Bibs

• Clothes

• Other baby items

Drop off your donations at the Pastoral Care Office or in the Social Hall after Mass THIS Sunday, Oct. 22nd.

Respect Life Month H.O.P.E. Social Justice Ministry

Looks at problems and issues facing our community, then asks:

Why are Seniors not able to get the help

they need as they age?

Why is there not enough low income

housing for those in need?

The Goal: Improving the quality of life in Hillsborough Country to

achieve a greater degree of justice, dignity and love of neighbor.

If you are interested in learning more about H.O.P.E. or

would like to join us in our mission,

contact Char Lerch at [email protected]

or call the Pastoral Care Office at 813.413.8351.

On Sunday, Oct. 15th at the 10:30am & 12:30pm Masses men, women and youth introduced themselves to our community at the Rite of Acceptance and Welcome. These folks intend to do further study and service in our parish with the intention of joining us in professing the Catholic Faith and participation in the Sacraments of the Church. Please keep these men, women and youth in your prayers as they continue their R.C.I.A. journey!


Photo Recap: Nativity Women’s Guild Fall Fashion Tea

Mother-Daughter time at the Tea!

The Raffle Prizes

were a hit!

St. Rita’s Circle Ladies at the Sign in Table

On Saturday, October 14th the Ladies of the Nativity Women’s Guild hosted their Fall Fashion Tea event! This

was a time filled with fellowship, a spot of tea, lunch and a fashion show of the latest Fall trends!


Are you a young adult looking for a faith-centered community?

All young adults ages 18-35 are welcome to join us.

Join our “Nativity Real Life Young Adults” Facebook page!

Questions? Email Kelly & Kevin:

[email protected]

REAL LIFE — Young Adult Ministry

Monthly Schedule First and Second Thursdays of the Month:

Discussion, Fellowship, and Fun 7:30 PM | Nativity Youth Center

Third Thursday of the Month: Praise, Worship, and Adoration

7:00 PM |St. Stephen’s Catholic Church 10118 St. Stephen Circle, Riverview, Fla.

Fourth Thursday of the Month: Theology on Tap

7:00 PM | O’Brien’s Irish Pub 701 W. Lumsden, Brandon, Fla.

Worldwide Marriage Encounter (WWME)

HAPPILY MARRIED COUPLES: What have you done for your

marriage today? Successful marriages don’t

work on automatic pilot – at least not for

long. Healthy marriages don’t die suddenly.

More often they fade away from a gradual

lack of attentiveness, letting things slide,

taking each other for granted. Join us for a

Worldwide Marriage Encounter and

discover God’s plan for joy, romance and

passion in your marriage.

Join us on the next Worldwide Marriage Encounter weekend

November 12th-14th at the Franciscan Center in Tampa. Space IS

limited, so apply early!

For more information about WWME,

check out flwc-wwme.org or call 813.270.7832.

Grow in Faith Holy Land Pilgrimage Meeting

Sat., Oct. 28 | 2:30pm | Adult Ed Bldg

Interested in joining Deacon Mark Taylor and his wife

Cindy for a must-see pilgrimage through the Holy Land January 22-29, 2018?

Join them for an informational meeting to learn how to make this

possible!

Have questions or looking for more information? Contact Deacon Mark at [email protected] or

813.220.5759.


LIFE TEEN — High School Youth Ministry (Grades 9 - 12) Come to the 6:00 pm Life Teen Mass. Then, join us on Sundays after Mass for dinner and on Wednesdays from 7 PM - 9 PM!

VIDA JOVEN—Hispanic Youth Ministry Fridays | 7:00 PM - 9:15 PM | Chapel and Youth Center

Program includes mass in Spanish, dinner, faith-filled talks, and fun activities! All Middle School and High School members of our Hispanic community here at Nativity and their friends are invited!

For more information, contact Marvin Hoffman at [email protected].

LIFE FORCE — Middle School Youth Ministry (Grades 6 - 8) Life Force is a place for the middle school students in our parish to have fun with their friends and learn about their faith in an engaging, interactive way every Tuesday from 6 PM to 8 PM in the Youth Center. The gym is open for sports while the Youth Center features games and music, and the Agape Café is open for snack and drink purchases.

Youth Ministry

Upcoming Events October 24—Road Map: Morality

October 28—Double Feature Movie Night, 6-10 PM, FREE October 31—CLOSED for All Hallow’s Eve

November 7 —Build Up or Break Down: Virtue and Sin

This Sunday!

How can we be confident that the Bible is truly the word of God? Stop by Life Teen on October 22nd to learn about how we have protected and preserved Sacred Scripture in the

Church.

Next Sunday!

Fr. Anthony Ustick, Chaplain at St. Petersburg Catholic High School, will be discussing vocations!

Nativity Life Teen Food Ministry Want to donate a Sunday dinner to our high school teens and their Core

Members? Sign up here: nativitycatholicchurch.org/youth

Thank you for your generosity!

Youth Ministry Office Phone: 813.689.4147 | Web: www.nativitycatholicchurch.org/youth

Upcoming Events Oct 27— Extended Family – Feast of All Saints

Nov 3—Free Night – Lounge games/Gym sports Nov 10—Vida Joven Closed - Veterans Day Weekend

Nov 17 —Vida Joven Closed – Have fun at Novemberfest!

OCT. 24 at LIFE FORCE


Visit www.nativitycatholicchurch.org/novemberfest for more information! ———

Novemberfest Presales Have Begun! Do you know a Nativity Catholic School student or a Faith Formation student? If so, you can purchase Single Day Ride Armbands and Food Tickets at a presale rate through them!

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iVolunteer at Novemberfest http://novemberfestvolunteers.ivolunteer.com/

Please consider offering some of your time serving others at this event. There are many opportunities

available for you to help, such as: cooking hamburgers, serving Cokes, taking food tickets, cleaning tables, and

selling raffle tickets, to name just a few. You will have an awesome time serving the community, while

meeting new people and catching up with friends and family.

RIDES &

GAMES!

Center Stage presented by:

WED., NOV. 15th * 4pm - 10pm

- Youth Ministry Night 7pm Hosted by Abby & Davis from Spirit FM 90.5!

THUR., NOV. 16th * 4pm - 10pm

- Twist (Band) 8pm

FRI., NOV. 17th * 4pm - Midnight

- Soul Circus Cowboys 8pm

SAT., NOV. 18th * 11am -Midnight - Daniel Sprouse 8:30pm SUN., NOV. 19th * 12pm - 8pm - Alumni Homecoming, Military Appreciation Day,

Grand Prize Raffle Drawing!

Thank you to our major sponsors!

Join us Sun., November 5th after all Morning Masses for the Novemberfest Pancake

Breakfast! $2/person


Nativity Catholic School Mission Statement

“Nativity Catholic School recognizes each student as a unique child of God, and provides a learning environment that develops each student’s spiritual, intellectual, social, physical and emotional gifts.”

NCS

Cougar News

Are you interested in visiting our

beautiful campus and classrooms?

Please contact our

Director of

Admissions at

813-689-3395 to

schedule a tour!

School Office Hours

7:30 - 3:30 p.m.

“Be strong and courageous.

Do not be afraid; do not be discouraged, for the LORD your God will be with you wherever

you go.”

~ Joshua 1:9

“ Just as a body, though one, has many parts, but all its many parts form one body, so it

is with Christ. For we were all baptized by ONE Spirit so as to form one body—whether

Jews or Gentiles, slave or free—and we were all given the one Spirit to drink. Even so

the body is not made up of one part but many.” 1 Corinthians 12; 12-14

Celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month

at Nativity!

Celebrating our rich Hispanic diversity at our Bilingual Mass

Papel Picado—3rd Grade Calavera de Azúcar

6th Grade

Virgen de la Guadalupe 2nd & 3rd grade

Biography Project Famous Hispanic 8th Grade


Mass Intentions | October 23-29

Monday October 23 7:00 a.m. Livingston Brothers 8:00 a.m. Jean McIntyre Tuesday October 24 7:00 a.m. Edward Thomas Bielski 8:00 a.m. Britt Hardy 7:00 p.m. Alberto Tavera & Magnolia Olsen Wednesday October 25 7:00 a.m. Pat Buchanan 8:15 a.m. Pathyil Family Thursday October 26 7:00 a.m. Faithful Departed 8:00 a.m. Andrew Mounce Friday October 27 7:00 a.m. Severino Berrios 8:00 a.m. Fran Flomberg 7:00 p.m. Bertha Littlefield Saturday October 28 8:00 a.m. Emmaus Ministry 4:00 p.m. Paul William Snay 4:00 p.m. Luis Vargas (Chapel) Sunday October 29 7:00 a.m. Kennth & Mary Strutzman 8:30 a.m. Gloria Will 10:30 a.m. Joe LaMotta 10:30 a.m. Andrew Mounce (Chapel) 12:30 p.m. Stephen Joseph Segura 6:00 p.m. Nativity Parish Family

Prayer List Are you or a loved one suffering from illness? Let your Nativity family pray for you. Call the Church Office at 813.681.4608, and we will add your prayer request to our list.

“For where two or three have gathered together in My name, I am there in their midst." -Matthew 18:20

Pray for One Another

Pray for the sick, suffering, and shut-ins to welcome the strength of God’s love, especially: Mark Spencer, Nancy Balogh, Joseph D. McBride, Samuel Troncalli, Nancy Saucedo, Lucy Grasso, Rosemary Leathers, Mario Noda Barberia, Jack Tyler, Nick Plummer, Candace Spurlock, Louise Wilt, Camila Rodriguez, Diane Burnett, Tia Marsh, Diane Belcher, Mackenzie Brewer, Jade Windsor, Debby Wareham, Ann Wareham, Dora Zeno, Zak Bishoff, George Thomas, Shelly Thomas Grover, Thomas Smaldone, Joseph Smaldone, Kasey Smith, Arturo Kotopka, Karin Tejeda, Hailey Hepfinger, Brian Fitzpatrick, Diane Bennett, Debra McLane, Michael Schultz, Tina Nelson, Teresa Fraser, Jade Windsor, Emma Helms, Shelly Burchett, Tom Schultz, Arlene Schultz, Floyd Burns, Vivian Montenegro, Doris Gonzalez, Kay Walczak, Shawn McConnell, Linda McCloud, Deborah McClain, Louise Rogers, Juan F. Ramos, Joe LaPerna, Jeanne A. Woodke, Christopher C. Woodke, Drew Woodke, Bob Woodke 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.

Roland DeLeon Suarez, Molly Cooney, Harry Gonzalez Sr., Harry Gonzalez Jr., Rosa Rivera

For all events and updates, please check the website calendar. Room Key

SH(ABC&D) - Social Hall | AE - Adult Education Building MPR - Multi-Purpose Room | Media - Media Center

YC - Youth Center | LL - Life Lounge | PC - Pastoral Care OR - Oakwood Room | SJH - Sr. Jackie House Meeting Room

FFC - Faith Formation Center| CONF - Conference Room


Del Escritorio del Párroco

Octubre – Mes del Respeto A La Vida (Continuado) – Hoy escuchamos un Evangelio que justifica perfectamente nuestras reflexiones y acciones durante el mes del Respeto A La Vida. Como mencioné en mi columna publicada hace dos semanas, cuando los Católicos oyen “respeto a la vida” muchos piensan en hablar en contra del aborto, abogar por los no nacidos, y proteger la vida desde la concepción hasta la muerte natural. Aunque los Catolices deben ser apasionados en este ámbito, una ética de vida coherente significa promover la dignidad de la vida para todos.

Tal postura es el núcleo Católico, e implica hacer declaraciones, reflexionar en, y obrar con asuntos como: la paz, la justicia económica, aliviar el hambre, asegurar atención de salud para todos, la pena de muerte, promover normas justas referentes a inmigración y refugiados – para nombrar algunas – aparte de actuar por la protección del no nacido.

El Evangelio de hoy comienza con los Fariseos – quienes son, por todos los informes, santos, líderes religiosos – juntándose y planificando matar a Jesús. Jesús, tomando el rol de profeta, interrumpe su nivel de comodidad religiosa y social. El los llama a un nivel más alto. Y ellos están furiosos y vengativos. Los Fariseos comienzan a agitar a sus propios discípulos, enviándolos donde se encuentra Jesús, intentando desacreditarlo y socavarlo ante las masas.

Al escuchar este Evangelio y al observar el mes del Respeto a la Vida, yo/nosotros estamos obligados a pensar sobre nuestro comportamiento con otros. Respeto a la Vida me obliga a preguntar: ¿cómo comparto con aquellos con quienes no estoy de acuerdo o con quien no me llevo bien? ¿Los respeto y reconozco su derecho a expresar su opinión? O por el hecho de que son diferentes a mi o tienen puntos de vista diferentes, ¿los persigo activamente para desacreditarlos y obro para socavarlos? Aunque somos bastante capaces de hacer esto, difundiendo rumores y chismes, quizás una plataforma más siniestra para hacer tal daño es Facebook. Mientras que Facebook y otras plataformas de medios sociales son herramientas maravillosas para informar, actualizar e inspirar acciones para el bien en el fragor del momento, tales plataformas pueden ser diabólicas cuando se utilizan para socavar y dañar la reputación de los demás – todo en una burbuja de aparente anonimato y protección. El otro día escuché a alguien decir que el siguiente juicio deber ser usado antes de que publiquemos algo: ¿es esto algo que yo diría cara a cara a otro – con la esperanza de dialogar con ellos en un intento de aprender de dónde vienen? O estoy usando esta plataforma para juzgar y destrozar el carácter y la reputación de otro. Si es esto es pecado.

La conclusión es la siguiente: el respeto a la vida comienza con mi esfuerzo por respetar a la persona que está delante de mí. Respetándolos porque son creados a imagen de Dios. Respetando que ellos pueden tener una opinión que es diferente a la mía. Respetando que ellos no compartan mi fe. Respetando que ellos son de una raza u orientación sexual diferente. Reconociendo y respetando que no estoy de acuerdo con otro, pero estoy dispuesto a participar en el dialogo civilizado que me permite saber quién es realmente esta otra persona. Cuando esto sucede, respetando la vida de los no nacidos, los necesitados y los ancianos continua.

Domingo de las Misiones – Hoy la Iglesia Universal celebra el Domingo de las Misiones. Oremos por todos los misioneros de nuestro mundo, compartiendo la Buena Nueva de Jesucristo y Su Iglesia. Que sus esfuerzos por evangelizar a otros conduzcan a la construcción de un mundo mejor y más santo.

- P. Tapp

Horario de Oficina de la Iglesia - Lunes-Jueves: 8:30am-4:00pm | Viernes: 8:30am-12:00pm | Teléfono: 813.681.4608


Envió de Artículos Para el Boletín Por favor recuerde enviar todos los artículos del boletín y cualquier actualización (o correcciones) a su información de ministerio a

[email protected] La fecha límite para someter artículos es el mediodía del segundo martes anterior a la publicación (es decir, 12 días de antemano). Gracias por su cooperación.

Reflexión Semanal 22 de octubre de 2017 Vigésimo Noveno Domingo del Tiempo Ordinario

(cortesía de catholicsteward.com)

La última línea de la lectura del Evangelio de hoy de San Mateo contiene una de las más conocidas citas de Jesús. Cuando se les preguntó a los fariseos, "¿Es lícito pagar el impuesto del censo a César o no?" Jesús responde preguntando a aquellos que imagen

está en sus monedas romanas, a lo que responden simplemente "César".

La respuesta de Jesús a su respuesta es conocida por la mayoría de nosotros: "Entonces devuelve a César lo que pertenece a César y a Dios lo que es de Dios". La respuesta del Señor es mucho más perceptiva de lo que podríamos pensar, y nos da otro mensaje, una que siempre debemos recordar. Si somos seguidores de Cristo, y si trabajamos para ser su discípulo, el Señor podría preguntarnos: "De quién es la imagen de tu alma?" En el primer capítulo del Génesis hemos aprendido que Dios nos creó a su imagen.

La moneda puede ser estampada con la imagen de César, pero cada uno de nosotros está estampado con la imagen de Dios. Así, Jesús está insinuando que la moneda puede ser de César, pero cada uno de nosotros pertenece a Dios. En ese sentido debemos esforzarnos por ser todas aquellas cosas a las que Jesús nos llamó.

Eso es en efecto lo que es un modo de vida de mayordomía - reconociendo que Dios está en cada uno de nosotros, debemos ponernos al servicio a Dios y a unos a los otros. Eso es lo que realmente se quiere decir con "Entonces devolver a César lo que pertenece a César y a Dios lo que le pertenece a Dios".

Lecturas por la Semana del 22 de Octubre 2017

Domingo Vigésimo Noveno Domingo del Tiempo Ordinario

Is 45, 1. 4-6; Sal 95, 1 y 3. 4-5. 7-8. 9-10a y c;

1 Tes 1, 1-5; Mt 22, 15-21

Lunes San Juan de Capistrano, presbítero

Rom 4, 19-25; Lc 1, 69-70. 71-72. 73-75;

Lc 12, 13-21

Martes San Antonio María Claret, obispo

Rom 5, 12. 15. 17-19. 20-21; Sal 39, 7-8a.

8b-9. 10. 17; Lc 12, 35-38

Miércoles Rom 6, 12-18; Sal 123, 2-3. 4-6. 7-8; Lc 12, 39-48

Jueves Rom 6, 19-23; Sal 1, 1-2. 3. 4 y 6; Lc 12, 49-53

Viernes Rom 7, 18-25; Sal 118, 66. 68. 76. 77. 93. 94;

Lc 12, 54-59

Sábado Santos Simón y Judas, Apóstoles

Ef 2, 19-22; Sal 18, 2-3. 4-5; Lc 6, 12-19

Domingo Trigésimo Domingo del Tiempo Ordinario

Ex 22, 20-26; Sal 17, 2-3a. 3bc-4. 47 y 51ab;

1 Tes 1, 5-10; Mt 22, 34-40

TRUNK OR TREAT

Jueves, 26 de Octubre 6:30-8pm

Estacionamiento de Nativity

Misa de Los Fieles Difuntos Jueves, 2 de noviembre | 7pm | Iglesia | Bilingüe

Seguida por una recepción en el Salón Social.

A lo largo del mes de

noviembre, el Libro de los

Difuntos estará en la Iglesia para

que usted incluya los nombres

de sus seres queridos que han

pasado. Las oraciones serán

ofrecidas por ellos durante el

mes.

Muchas gracias por su generosa mayordomía.


¿Tiene usted un ser querido que esté en casa, en el hospital o en uno de los asilos en el área?

¡Cuidado Pastoral quisiera ayudar!

Llevamos la Santa Comunión a aquellos que no pueden venir a la Misa, proveemos transporte a las citas médicas, a la Misa, llamadas tranquilizadoras, visitas a hogares de ancianos, relevo de cuido y mucho más.

Si usted o su ser querido se beneficiaría de uno o más de estos servicios,

comuníquese con Cuidado Pastoral al 813.413.8351.

¡Todos los jóvenes hispanos en Natividad y sus amigos están invitados!

Escuela Superior Escuela Intermedia

27 de octubre - Familia Extendida – Dia de Todos los Santos Familia Extendida – Dia de Todos los Santos

¡Únase a nosotros los viernes - 7 a 9:15 PM para la Misa en español, cena, conversaciones llenas de fe y actividades divertidas!

Mes del Derecho a la Vida En Honor al Mes del Derecho a la Vida le pedimos que

novembernovembernnnndonen artículos de bebé a Minis-terios de Vida para ayudar a Madres con necesidad.

Artículos necesarios: • Pañales • Toallitas • Baberos • Ropa

Dejen sus donaciones en la Oficina de Cuidado Pastoral o en el Salón Social después de las Misas

el domingo, 22 de octubre.

Nativity Outreach

¿Recientemente retirado? ¿Aburrido? ¿Buscando algo que hacer durante un par de horas a la semana? ¿Quieres hacer nuevos amigos? Vengan al Banco de alimentos de la Natividad. Somos voluntarios acogedor, clasificadores y conductores de camiones en el almacén del Banco de alimentos en Dover. Estamos abiertos por la mañana sólo el lunes, el martes, el miércoles y el viernes 7:30 a aproximadamente 11:00 Horas y días son flexibles. Si usted está interesado, por favor llame a Phil o Judy en 813.707.1523 o 813.694.0541. ¡Deseando conocerte!

Gracias por su generosidad y continuado apoyo de la Natividad alcance alimentos despensa y Banco de alimentos.

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Vida Joven Para más información, póngase en contacto con Marvin Hoffman - [email protected]

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