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BI-WEEKLY BULLETIN
2 FIFTH & SIXTH SUNDAYS OF EASTER MAY 10 & 17, 2020
A Message from Our Pastor
Happy Mother’s Day! - This weekend we honor our mothers. It is
estimated that there are more phone calls made and more flowers sent on
this day than on any other throughout the year. That stands to reason. Our
mothers have done so much for us. It is only right that we honor them –
with a gift, a phone call, or a visit.
In the Book of Genesis we read these words: God created mankind in his
image: in the image of God he created them; male and female he
created them. The inspired writer of this text reminds us that both men
and women reflect the face of God. For sure, our mothers depict who and
what God is in a distinct way. Their goodness, generosity, and self-sacrifice
wonderfully capture and reflect back to us the beauty and awesome goodness of God. It is good and right
that we honor and celebrate our mothers today. When we do so, we give glory and honor to our God who
created them.
Thank you, Moms, for all you do and are for us!
Thank You, Sam – Sam Dresen is our Notre Dame ECHO Apprentice. She has assisted our
faith formation and youth ministries for the last two years. In her quiet yet dedicated way,
Sam has brought the light of Christ to our parish. From Confirmation preparation and
R.C.I.A catechesis, to the various podcast episodes and videos she has shared with us about
the Catholic Faith, Sam has generously shared her time and talent with us – making
Nativity Parish a holier and happier place.
Sam finishes up her apprenticeship with us within the next few days. She will also conclude her studies at
University of Notre Dame during the summer. As Sam leaves Nativity Parish, we wish her well as she
embarks on this new phase of her journey of ministry and faith.
Sam, no matter where you go, I hope you know that you will always have a special place in the hearts and
souls of all Nativity parishioners.
Congratulations, Deacon Drew – A few days ago, Deacon Drew Woodke
finished his seminary studies at St. Vincent de Paul Regional Seminary.
Deacon Drew graduated and now anticipates his ordination to the priesthood
on Saturday, August 15th at the Cathedral of St. Jude the Apostle in St.
Petersburg. That celebration will begin at 11 am and all are invited to attend.
Please keep Drew Drew and his classmates, Deacon Josh Bertrand and
Deacon Connor Penn, in your prayers as they look forward to their ordination
and to serving the people of the Diocese of St. Petersburg as priests.
~Fr. Tapp
Daily & Weekend Masses available at: www.youtube.com/thenativitybrandon
CONNECT WITH US: @NativityBrandon
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Stewardship: Pray, Serve, Give
Stewardship Reflection
May 10, 2020—Fifth Sunday of Easter (Reflection courtesy of catholicsteward.com)
The readings on this fifth Sunday of Easter present us with themes of dwelling places and home. As Christian stewards, we are well
aware that this world is not our permanent home. We are merely pilgrims here, making our way through the stewardship way of life
to our true home, heaven.
Yet, as we make our way to heaven, we are called to make our dwelling here — whether we are in a household of one or bursting
at the seams — a true “domestic church.” In other words, the stewardship way of life begins long before we set foot on the parish
grounds. Stewardship starts at home. It begins with our families, our domestic churches.
The domestic church plays a key role in our sanctification because it is the primary place where we practice intimate and selfless
love of other persons.
In our Gospel passage from John, Jesus speaks of heaven as a home filled with dwelling places. “In my Father’s house there are
many dwelling places. If there were not, would I have told you that I am going to prepare a place for you?” This is a beautiful image of
the glory that awaits us and the personal love our Lord has for us in preparing the perfect “spot” for each one of us who remain faith-
ful to Him.
Let us respond to this great love by becoming good stewards of our earthly dwellings, making of our homes true “domestic church-
es” where we honor God with our prayer, our thoughtfulness to each other and our generous hospitality to all.
Let us never forget that stewardship starts at home!
Weekly Tithing Report
Thank you for your continued generosity.
Just a reminder to our Online Giving users:
If you would like to make an Online Giving Account,
schedule an Offertory Gift and/or make changes/
updates to your account, please login to your account
at www.nativitycatholicchurch.org/give. For security,
the Church Office staff is not able to make any
changes/updates to Online Giving Accounts. If you are
having trouble logging into your account or making
changes/updates, please contact Our Sunday Visitor
(OSV) Customer Service at 800-348-2886, Option 2.
Or you can drop off or mail-in your offertory envelope.
Stewardship Reflection
May 17, 2020—Sixth Sunday of Easter (Reflection courtesy of catholicsteward.com)
On this sixth Sunday of Easter, our readings remind us that God must come first in our lives, and that love of God shows itself in
concrete actions — this is precisely why the stewardship way of life is so necessary.
Our second reading, from St. Peter challenges us to, “Sanctify Christ as Lord in your hearts.” In other words, we are to put Christ
first above all else in our lives. His role is not merely as Savior of our lives, as significant as that role is — He is to be “Lord” of our lives
as well. As His disciples, we are called to make Him ruler of all aspects of our lives — our time, talents and treasure.
The beauty of the stewardship way of life is that it offers us a concrete means to show that Christ truly is Lord of our lives, to
“prove” our love, in a manner of speaking, because true love is not mere sentiment. “Whoever has my commandments and observes
them is the one who loves me,” Jesus tells us in our Gospel passage from John.
True love is an act of the will. It requires obedience to all of God’s commandments. This requires courage, humility and deep trust
in Him.
But the rewards of this kind of love are indescribably wonderful. Christ tells us Himself, “Whoever loves me will be loved by my
Father, and I will love him and reveal myself to him.”
Could there be anything more satisfying to live in such a way that the God of the universe is pleased to reveal more and more of
Himself to us?
4 FIFTH & SIXTH SUNDAYS OF EASTER MAY 10 & 17, 2020
Parish Announcements
Job Search & Preparation Ministry An Update from Family Promise
Saturday, May 16 | 9AM-Noon | Virtual Meeting CONTINUATION OF WHO WE ARE & WHAT WE DO!
As been stated in our previous newsletters Family Promise of
We are focusing on all things LinkedIn. This valuable
Hillsborough County provide support to low income/homeless
and free tool may be more important than ever in this families in the following ways:
uncertain job market. Our speaker - Bill Johansson - • "We empower families.
will address how to strategically approach LinkedIn • We build community.
with tips for anyone from a beginner to those who • We create solution.
want to get more out of this online platform. If you • We keep parents together with their children.
are a job seeker and/or concerned about your current • We offer shelter.
position, you won't want to miss our May 16 • We offer HOPE.
workshop. • We offer home."
RSVPs are requested This week we are focusing on "keeping parents together with
their children". We have heard from so many families how
by emailing:
awesome it is that we provide space for them to be able to keep
louricca@verizon.net their children together no matter the age or the sex. We are
one of the few programs in Hillsborough County that can
You will need the Virtual Meeting Link to attend, provide such arrangements. It is because of our partnership
so please email Lou at the address above. with the faith community and some businesses that we can do
it. By providing the overnight lodging these partners open up
Visit our webpage at for additional resources: means for families to stay together during such a tough time for
nativitycatholicchurch.org/employmentsupport most. Along with the accommodations come some of the best
meals ever; a pool of listening ears and before Covid-19 lots of
hugs and love. We are looking forward to getting back into our
Annual Pastoral Appeal normal flow of things so that more families can be blessed by
More information on APA and a link to the partnerships we have in the community. A special thanks to
online giving, can be found at: our current 12 host houses of worship and 5 supporting. You all
are awesome and have been so so supportive during this
nativitycatholicchurch.org/APA
change. I can't say enough how grateful we, the staff are for
your support.
Pray with the Holy Father - Edwina Reddick, B.S. Mgmt, Executive Director
We pray that deacons, faithful in their service to the Family Promise of Hillsborough County Inc
As families are staying at the Day Center during the pandemic,
Word and the poor, may be an invigorating symbol Nativity is supporting them by providing meals this week.
for the entire Church.
Parish Information Mass Schedule
Pastor: Weekend Masses Daily Masses
Rev. John Tapp Church Office:
Youth Ministry: Posted to YouTube & Via Facebook Live
813.681.4608
Parochial Vicars: 813.689.4147 @NativityBrandon
Website in time for
Rev. Anthony Astrab 8:00am (Mon-Fri)
Nativity Catholic 4pm Vigil
Rev. Belisario Riveros Pastoral Care: 7:00pm (Español—Martes
School: 813.413.8351 y Viernes)
Deacons: 813.689.3395
Rev. Dr. Mark Taylor Nativity Catholic Church
Rev. Mr. Robert Harris Food Pantry:
Faith Formation: 813.694.0541 705 E Brandon Blvd.
Rev. Mr. Elix Castro
Rev. Mr. Carlos Zayas
813.689.9101 Brandon, FL 33511
Masses can be found at: www.youtube.com/thenativitybrandon
CONNECT WITH US: @NativityBrandon
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For more information or to visit our campus, please visit our website
https://www.nativitycatholicschool.org/admissions
or contact:
Mrs. Jo-Hanna Hohman, Director of Admissions
Phone: (813) 689-3395 ext. 2254 or
Email: admissions@nativitycatholicschool.org
The mission of Nativity Catholic School, in partnership with our families, is to prepare and inspire each student
academically and spiritually to serve the Body of Christ.
6 FIFTH & SIXTH SUNDAYS OF EASTER MAY 10 & 17, 2020
Liturgy & Prayer
Daily Readings for the Week Daily Readings for the Week
Fifth Week of Easter (May 10-16) Sixth Week of Easter (May 17-23)
Sunday Fifth Sunday of Easter Sunday Sixth Sunday of Easter
Acts 6:1-7; Ps 33:1-2, 4-5, 18-19; 1 Pt 2:4-9; Jn 14:1-12 Acts 8:5-8, 14-17; Ps 66:1-3, 4-5, 6-7, 16, 20;
Monday—Acts 14:5-18; Ps 115:1-2, 3-4, 15-16; Jn 14:21-26 1 Pt 3:15-18; Jn 14:15-21
Tuesday Saints Nereus and Achilleus; Saint Pancras (Martyrs) Monday - Saint John I, Pope and Martyr
Acts 14:19-28; Ps 145:10-11, 12-13ab, 21; Acts 16:11-15; Ps 149:1b-2, 3-4, 5-6a and 9b;
Jn 14:27-31a Jn 15:26—16:4a
Wednesday—Our Lady of Fatima Tuesday Acts 16:22-34; Ps 138:1-2ab, 2cde-3, 7c-8; Jn 16:5-11
Acts 15:1-6; Ps 122:1-2, 3-4ab, 4cd-5; Jn 15:1-8 Wednesday—Saint Bernardine of Siena, Priest
Thursday—Feast of Saint Matthias, Apostle Acts 17:15, 22—18:1; Ps 148:1-2, 11-12, 13, 14;
Acts 1:15-17, 20-26; Ps 113:1-2, 3-4, 5-6, 7-8; Jn 16:12-15
Jn 15:9-17 Thursday—Saint Christopher Magallanes and Companions
Friday Memorial of Saint Isidore Acts 18:1-8; Ps 98:1, 2-3ab, 3cd-4; Jn 16:16-20
Acts 15:22-31; Ps 57:8-9, 10 and 12; Jn 15:12-17 Friday Saint Rita of Cascia, Religious
Saturday—Acts 16:1-10; Ps 100:1b-2, 3, 5; Jn 15:18-21 Acts 18:9-18; Ps 47:2-3, 4-5, 6-7; Jn 16:20-23
Saturday—Acts 18:23-28; Ps 47:2-3, 8-9, 10; Jn 16:23b-28
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.
Pray for the sick, suffering, and shut-ins to welcome the strength of God’s love, especially:
Alicia Sandoval, Kyle Hrabusa, Anastasia Hohman, George Anthony Gamez, Jody Berube, Bill Reck, Howard
Wiebold, Denae Hubank, Gabriela Lozada, Sam Troncalli, Angel Luis Marrero, Ronald Lussier, Eugene Rogers,
Stephen Gitomer, Jeanne A. Woodke, Christopher C. Woodke, Vince Ferraro, Chris Turner, Ronald Lussier,
Jaxon Smith, Guillermina Lugo, Katherine Prince, Dorothy Malec, Arlene & Tom Schultz, Victor Luis Cruz, Lucy
Gonzalez, Robert Lande, Bobby Dass, Pedro Reyes, Shirley Jackowski, Tremayne Brooks, Luz Maria Velasquez
Into 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.
Elvira Gonzalez, Jorge Moreno, Mathew Monahan, Charles Wells, Donald DiPetrillo
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Returning to the Celebration of Public Masses
For more information & to read a letter from Fr. Tapp,
visit: nativitycatholicchurch.org/coronavirus
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Del Oficina Parroquial
¡Feliz Día de la Madre! - Este fin de semana felicitaremos a nuestras
madres. Se estima que hay mas llamadas telefonicas hechas y mas flores
enviadas en este día que en cualquier otro durante todo el ano. Eso es
logico. Nuestras madres han hecho mucho por nosotros. Es justo que las
felicitemos y les demos un regalo, una llamada telefonica o una visita.
En el Libro del Genesis leemos estas palabras: Dios creó a la humanidad
a su imagen: a imagen de Dios la creó; hombres y mujeres los creó. El
inspirado escritor de este texto nos recuerda que tanto hombres como
mujeres reflejan el rostro de Dios. Sin duda, nuestras madres representan
lo que es Dios de una manera distinta. Su bondad, generosidad y sacrificio personal capturan
maravillosamente y reflejan en nosotros la belleza y la bondad impresionante de Dios. Es bueno y
correcto que felicitemos y celebremos con nuestras madres hoy. Cuando lo hacemos, damos gloria y
honor a nuestro Dios que las creo.
¡Gracias, madres, por todo lo que hacen por nosotros!
Gracias, Sam – Sam Dresen es nuestras pasantías de Notre Dame ECHO. Ella ha ayudado
al equipo de formacion de fe y a los ministerios juveniles durante los ultimos dos anos. En
su camino, Sam ha traído la luz de Cristo a nuestra parroquia. Desde la preparacion de la
Confirmacion, catequista de R.C.I.A, hasta los diversos videos que ha compartido con
nosotros sobre la fe Catolica. Sam ha compartido generosamente su tiempo y talento con
nosotros, haciendo de la Parroquia de Nativity un lugar mas santo y feliz.
Sam termina sus pasantías con nosotros en los proximos días. Tambien concluira sus estudios en la
Universidad de Notre Dame durante el verano. Cuando Sam deje la Parroquia de Nativity, le deseamos lo
mejor mientras se embarca en esta nueva etapa de su vida ministerial y de fe.
Sam, no importa adonde vayas, espero que sepas que siempre tendras un lugar especial en los corazones
y almas de todos los feligreses de Nativity.
Felicidades, Diácono Drew – Hace unos días, el diacono Drew Woodke
termino sus estudios de seminario en el Seminario Regional de San Vicente de
Paul. El diacono Drew se graduo y ahora anticipa su ordenacion al sacerdocio el
sabado 15 de agosto en la Catedral de San Judas en St. Petersburg. Esa
celebracion comenzara a las 11 de la manana y estan invitados todos.
Por favor, mantenga en sus oraciones a Drew y a sus companeros de clase, al diacono Josh Bertrand y el
diacono Connor Penn, mientras esperan con ansia su ordenacion, para servir al pueblo de la Diocesis de
St. Petersburg como sacerdotes.
~P. Tapp
Horario de Oficina de la Iglesia via Teléfono 681.4608 : Lunes-Jueves: 8:30am-4:00pm | Viernes: 8:30am-12:00pm
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Reflexión Semanal—V Domingo de Pascua Reflexión Semanal—VI Domingo de Pascua
(cortesía de catholicsteward.com) (cortesía de catholicsteward.com)
Las lecturas de este quinto domingo de Pascua nos En este sexto domingo de Pascua, las lecturas nos
presentan temas de hogar. Como cristianos, somos recuerdan que Dios debe ser lo primero en nuestras vidas,
conscientes de que este mundo no es nuestro hogar y que el amor a Dios se muestra en acciones concretas;
permanente. Somos peregrinos aquí, siguiendo un estilo esta es precisamente la razón por la cual la forma de vida
de vida de administración hasta nuestro verdadero hogar, de un administrador es tan necesaria.
del cielo. Nuestra segunda lectura, de San Pedro, nos reta a
Sin embargo, a medida que nos dirigimos al cielo, "Venerar a Cristo como Señor en sus corazones". En otras
estamos llamados a hacer de nuestro hogar, una palabras, debemos poner a Cristo primero sobre todo en
verdadera "Iglesia doméstica". En otras palabras, la forma nuestras vidas. Su papel no es simplemente como Salvador
de vida de caridad comienza mucho antes de poner los de nuestras vidas: Él debe ser también "Señor" de nuestras
pies en los terrenos de la parroquia. La caridad comienza vidas. Como sus discípulos, estamos llamados a hacerlo
en casa. Comienza con nuestras familias, nuestra Iglesia gobernador de todos los aspectos de nuestras vidas:
doméstica. nuestro tiempo, talentos y tesoros.
La Iglesia doméstica juega un papel clave en nuestra La belleza de una vida de caridad es que nos ofrece un
santificación porque es el lugar principal donde medio concreto para mostrar que Cristo es
practicamos el amor íntimo y desinteresado con otras verdaderamente el Señor de nuestras vidas, porque el
personas. verdadero amor no es un simple sentimiento. "Si me aman
En nuestro pasaje evangélico de Juan, Jesús habla del cumplirán mis mandamientos”, nos dice Jesús en nuestro
cielo como un hogar lleno de viviendas. “En la casa de mi pasaje evangélico de Juan.
padre hay muchas habitaciones. Si no fuera así, ¿yo se lo El verdadero amor es un acto de voluntad. Requiere
habría dicho, porque voy a prepárales un hogar”. Esta es obediencia a todos los mandamientos de Dios. Esto
una hermosa imagen de la gloria que nos espera y del requiere coraje, humildad y profunda confianza en Él.
amor personal que nuestro Señor tiene por nosotros al Pero la recompensa de este tipo de amor es
preparar el "lugar" perfecto para cada uno de nosotros maravillosa. Cristo nos dice: "Al que me ama a mí, lo
que permanecemos fieles a Él. amará mi Padre, yo también lo amaré y me manifestaré a
Respondamos a este gran amor convirtiéndonos en él".
buenos administradores de nuestros hogares terrenales,
haciendo de nuestros hogares verdaderas "Iglesias
domésticas" donde honremos a Dios con nuestra oración, Solo un recordatorio para nuestros usuarios
nuestro respeto mutuo y nuestra generosidad con todos. de donaciones en línea:
¡Nunca olvidemos que la caridad comienza en casa!
Si desea hacer una donación en línea, programar su
donación de domingo de Pascua y / o cambios /
¡Gracias por su generosidad! actualizaciones en su cuenta, vaya a su cuenta en
www.nativitycatholicchurch.org/give. Por seguridad, el
personal de la Oficina de la Iglesia no puede realizar
cambios / actualizaciones en las cuentas de donación en
Línea. Si tienes problemas iniciando su cuenta o haciendo
cambios / actualizaciones, comuníquese con Our Sunday
Visitor (OSV), Servicio al cliente al 800-348-2886, opción 2.
Los sobres del ofertorio se pueden enviar por correo a la
oficina de la Iglesia, Nativity Catholic Church 705 E. Bran-
don Blvd., Brandon, Florida 33511 o se pueden dejar en la
oficina de la iglesia de lunes a viernes de 8:30 a.m. a me-
diodía
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Regreso a la Celebración de las Misas Públicas
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Lecturas por la Semana Lecturas por la Semana
Domingo Quinto Domingo de Pascua Domingo Sexto Domingo de Pascua
He 6, 1-7; Sal 32, 1-2. 4-5. 18-19; 1 Pe 2, 4-9; He 8, 5-8. 14-17; Sal 65, 1-3a. 4-5. 6-7a. 16 y
Jn 14, 1-12 20; 1 Pe 3, 15-18; Jn 14, 15-21
Lunes He 14, 5-18; Sal 113b, 1-2. 3-4. 15-16; Lunes San Juan I, Papa y Mártir
Jn 14, 21-26 He 16, 11-15; Sal 149, 1-2. 3-4. 5-6a y 9b;
Martes Santos Nereo y Aquileo, Mártires; Jn 15, 26—16, 4a
San Pancracio, Mártir Martes He 16, 22-34; Sal 137, 1-2a. 2bc y 3. 7c-8;
He 14, 19-28; Sal 144, 10-11. 12-13ab. 21; Jn 16, 5-11
Jn 14, 27-31a Miércoles San Bernardino de Siena, Presbítero
Miércoles Nuestra Señora de Fátima He 17, 15. 22—18, 1; Sal 148, 1-2. 11-12.
He 15, 1-6; Sal 121, 1-2. 4-5; Jn 15, 1-8 13. 14; Jn 16, 12-15
Jueves Fiesta de San Matías, Apóstol Jueves San Cristóbal Magallanes, Presbítero y 24
He 1, 15-17, 20-26; Sal 112, 1-2. 3-4. 5-6. 7-8; Compañeros, Mártires
Jn 15, 9-17 He 18, 1-8; Jn 16, 16-20
Viernes Memoria de San Isidro, Labrador Viernes Santa Rita de Cascia, Religiosa
He 15, 22-31; Sal 56, 8-9. 10-12; Jn 15, 12-17 He 18, 9-18; Sal 46, 2-3. 4-5. 6-7; Jn 16, 20-23a
Sábado He 16, 1-10; Sal 99, 1-2. 3. 5; Jn 15, 18-21 Sábado He 18, 23-28; Sal 46, 2-3. 8-9. 10; Jn 16, 23b-28
Una Oración por estos tiempos inciertos.
Que nosotros, que nos sentimos cómodos, recordemos a aquellos cuyas vidas están en peligro.
Que nosotros, los que no tenemos factores de riesgo recordemos a los más vulnerables.
Que nosotros, los que tenemos el lujo de trabajar desde casa, recordemos a aquellos que deben elegir entre preservar su salud
o hacer su trabajo.
Que nosotros, los que tenemos la flexibilidad de cuidar a nuestros hijos a causa de sus escuelas cerradas,
recodemos a aquellos que no tienen opciones.
Que nosotros, los que tenemos que cancelar nuestros viajes, recordemos a aquellos que no tienen un lugar seguro para ir.
Que nosotros, los que estamos perdiendo ganancias económico, recordemos a aquellos que no tienen nada en absoluto.
Que nosotros, los que estamos en cuarentena en casa, recordemos a los que no tienen hogar.
A medida que el miedo se apodera de nuestro país, escojamos el amor.
Y durante este tiempo en el que tal vez no podemos abrazarnos físicamente los unos a los otros, busquemos ser amorosos con nuestros
vecinos como lo es Dios. Amén.
- Submitted by Fr. Michael Graham, S.J.12 FIFTH & SIXTH SUNDAYS OF EASTER MAY 10 & 17, 2020
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