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A WELCOMING COMMUNITY OF BELIEVERSJANUARY 9, 2022MASS SCHEDULESaturday Vigil Mass5:00 pmSunday Mass7:30 am9:00 am (LiveStream)11:30 amDaily MassMonday-Saturday8:30 am in the ChapelRECONCILIATIONSaturday9:00 - 10:00 amor by appointmentEUCHARISTIC ADORATIONFriday9:00 am - 12:00 pmThird Thursdays7:00 - 8:00 pmPARISH OFFICE HOURSMonday - Thursday9:00 am - 3:00 pmGIVEONLINENATIVITY.ORG/GIVEONLINEVISIT US ONLINE NATIVITY.ORGFIND US ON FACEBOOK @NATIVITYLONGWOOD3255 N. Ronald Reagan Blvd.Longwood, FL 32750Phone: (407) 322-3961 Fax: (407) 322-3981

PRAYER & WORSHIPMASS INTENTIONSSATURDAY, JANUARY 8THURSDAY, JANUARY 138:30 AM† Frank DiGiacomo8:30 AM5:00 PM† Leonard AccardiFRIDAY, JANUARY 14Christmas WeekdaySt. Hilary, bishopErin MelearSUNDAY, JANUARY 9Weekday in Ordinary TimeThe Baptism of the Lord8:30 AM7:30 AMParishioners of NativitySATURDAY, JANUARY 159:00 AM† Ronald Mark ZopattiWeekday in Ordinary Time11:30 AM† Janet Clark8:30 AMBetsy KoesterMONDAY, JANUARY 105:00 PM8:30 AMSecond Sunday in Ordinary TimeWeekday in Ordinary Time† Charles Scott† Ligaya TalusanSUNDAY, JANUARY 16TUESDAY, JANUARY 117:30 AM†Camryn NeislerWeekday in Ordinary Time9:00 AMParishioners of Nativity8:30 AM11:30 AMYves JocelynWEDNESDAY, JANUARY 12St. John Neumann8:30 AMTerrell ScottPRAYERS FOR OUR PARISH FAMILYRyan Wagner, Emilio, Ernest, † Jeannette Caron, Stephanie Gagon, Norma Kurvanali,JoAnne Teresa Lesch, Raajiv, Canarelli Family, Alicia, Deanna Colleen Murphy, DawnBoucher, David Smith, Bruce Weaver, Wendi, Andy, Charles Blake, Brenda Randall,Emilio, Carol Arita, Eddie & Candice K., Matt Marshall, Dave Felter, Scott Williams,Anna B, Tatiana Tarazona Carreño, Elodia, Rebecca Eagen, Kelly, Emilio Mejia, SuzieIrwin, Angelita Aguila, Liliane, Donna Anderson, † Karen KingBAPTISM OF THE LORDFROM FR. PAUL TURNERChristmas Time comes to its closewhen we celebrate the Baptism ofthe Lord, an event recorded in allfour Gospels. To begin his publicministry, Jesus presented himself tobe baptized by John the Baptist, andGod manifested Jesus as the DivineSon.Because we associate baptismwith the forgiveness of sins, theidea that the sinless Jesus wouldundergo baptism seems out ofplace. The evangelists must havethought the same; as a whole, theydownplay the incident. But thebaptism of Jesus had nothing to do2NATIVITY CATHOLIC CHURCHwith forgiveness; it had everythingto do with manifestation. It was anew beginning because it publiclyrevealed Jesus’ identity, and thattestimony came not from just anywitness but from God.Three incidents in the Bible aretraditionally called the “epiphany”events or the “manifestations” ofJesus, newly arrived on the biblicalscene: the visit of the Magi, thebaptism, and the miracle at thewedding in Cana. Prior to 1969, weheard all three of these Scriptures insuccessive weeks: January 6, January13, and on the following Sunday.All three stories form a unitbecause they progressively revealthe identity, the authority, and thePRAYER REQUESTRequest a prayer atnativity.org/prayer-requestor call the Parish Officeat (407) 322 - 3961power of Jesus.In today’s liturgical calendar, theSunday readings spread over athree-year cycle. On the Baptismof the Lord, we hear a differentevangelist’s account each year. Onlyin year C does the following Sundayfeature the Gospel of the WeddingFeast at Cana to unify the threecelebrations.In the United States, we celebrateEpiphany on a Sunday. But incountries where the Epiphany is aholy day of obligation, it is celebratedon January 6. In the United States,the Baptism of the Lord is usuallythe Sunday after the Epiphany.Bulletin Inserts for the Liturgical Life of the Parish:The Liturgical Year 2020 Archdiocese of Chicago:Liturgy Training Publications. All rights reserved.

FAITH FOR LIFELIFELONG FAITH FORMATIONWelcome back! As we enjoy thefinal days of the Christmas Season,I ask that you join me in praying forthe families of our parish. May thepeace of Christ be with them andmay the memories they made thisChristmas be forever held in theirhearts. May all of us look for waysto continue to love God with all ourhearts, minds, and strength andmay we resolve to make a plan tolove our neighbors as ourselves thisyear. Our Sunday morning Breakoutis back this weekend! Join us for thefinal episode of The Search at 10:10a.m. in the Parish Center while thechildren are in their classes. ThisTuesday evening our Faith ‘N’ FamilyNight begins at 6:30 p.m. and onWednesday our Catechism 4 Kidsresumes at 4:45 p.m.how to live your Catholic faith athome with your little ones! Contactsuze.madigan@gmail.com for moreinformation.CIRCLE OF GRACEOur faith formation students will belearning about the “Circle of Grace”the week of Jan. 23rd. This wonderfulprogram teaches our children indevelopmentally appropriate wayabout the dignity and worth oftheir bodies. It is a personal safetyprogram being implemented, onceagain, at the request of Bishop JohnNoonan. Please make every effortto have your child at class on timethat week.CONFIRMATION PREPAll confirmation candidates andtheir parents or sponsors are askedto join us at 6 p.m. this Sundayevening in the Parish Center forour next session. We have a guestpresenter and you won’t want tomiss it!EARLY CATHOLIC FAMILY LIFEIf you have youngsters between theages of one and five and weren’t ableto make our first session of EarlyCatholic Family Life on Saturdaymorning, please join us next week,Jan. 15 in the Parish Center from9-11 a.m. Bring the whole family andmake new friends while learningGATHERED TOGETHERAn evening for engaged and newlymarried couples – It’s not too late tomake plans to join us THIS FRIDAY,January 14th at 6:00pm in theNativity Youth Center for dinnerand an opportunity to meet andget to know other newly marriedor engaged couples from thechurch. RSVP to Jennifer Chellberg(jchellberg@nativity.org or 407-3223961) by Wednesday of this week tolet us know that you’ll be attendingso we can plan enough food fordinner. Childcare can be providedif requested. We’re looking forwardto this opportunity to spend sometime with our couples at Nativity!HIGH SCHOOL COR RETREATMark your calendars now and join usfor this amazing retreat opportunityfor all our high school studentsat the end of next month! We arejoining with several other localCatholic churches for the Christ inOthers Retreat (COR). If you are in9th-12th grade and are looking for agreat opportunity to get away fromthe busyness of school, to leavebehind the distractions of everydaylife, and to have an amazing timereconnecting with your faith andstrengthening your relationshipwith God and with your friendsfrom church, come and join us!! Theretreat will be held the weekend ofFeb. 25-27th and is open to Catholicyouth in grades 9-12. Cost for theweekend is 60. Contact JenniferChellberg (jchellberg@nativity.org)for the registration form to sign up!RECYCLE OLD CELL PHONESDid you get a new cell phone forChristmas? Did you know that youcan recycle your old cell phone andhelp our Nativity youth raise money towards their Summer MissionTrip? You can drop off your old cellphones in the Narthex of the churchor bring them to the parish office.All cell phone are welcome – working or non-working. We get moneyfor recycling them all!YOUTH MINISTRY ON INSTAOur Nativity Youth Ministry is onInstagram! Follow @nativityyouthto stay up-to-date with upcomingyouth ministry activities, get dailyinspiration, and see pictures fromour youth ministry events!NATIVITY.ORG3

ACTIVITIES & EVENTSCALENDER OF EVENTSSATURDAY, JANUARY 88:00am9:00-10:00am5:00pmDaily MassConfessionVigil MassSUNDAY, JANUARY unday MassSunday Mass LiveStreamFamily Faith FormationSunday MassMLWTS Book Group (Fr. David)Confirmation PreparationMONDAY, JANUARY 108:30am9:00amDaily MassRosaryTUESDAY, JANUARY 118:30am10:00am-12:00pm11:00am6:30-7:45pmDaily MassFood PantryPrayer Shawl MinistryFamily Faith FormationWEDNESDAY, JANUARY 128:30am4:45-6:00pm6:30pm7:15-9:00pmDaily MassFaith Formation ClassesCompanions MeetingMusic Ministry PracticeTHURSDAY, JANUARY 138:30am7:00pmDaily MassMLWTS Book Group (Sue)FRIDAY, JANUARY 148:00am8:30amRosaryDaily MassSATURDAY, JANUARY 158:00am9:00-10:00am9:30am-12:00pm5:00pmDaily MassConfessionMinister to the Sick TrainingVigil MassSUNDAY, JANUARY 4Sunday MassSunday Mass LiveStreamFamily Faith FormationSunday MassEnd of Life Care Series Talk --- High School Youth MinistryNATIVITY CATHOLIC CHURCHHOW TO MAKE A CHARITABLE GIFT TO YOURPARISH FROM YOUR IRA?A qualified charitable distribution (QCD), is a directdistribution from your Individual Retirement Account(IRA) to a public charity. Making this distribution canlower your taxable income, which may also reduce theimpact to certain tax credits and deductions such asSocial Security and Medicare. A QCD makes it easierto use your IRA assets to make charitable gifts to yourfavorite causes. Under current law, when you makea withdrawal from your traditional IRA (or certainRoth IRAs), the IRS will tax it as income, even if youimmediately directed it to a charity. You will still receivea tax deduction for your donation, but various tax rulescan prevent the deduction from fully offsetting yourtaxable income. As a result, many have chosen not touse IRA assets for lifetime gifts. The QCD eliminates thisproblem because it is not included in your income forthe year.What gifts qualify for a charitable IRA rollover?A gift that qualifies is: Made if you are age 70 ½ or older, prior tocompleting the distribution Transferred from a traditional or Roth IRA directlyto a permissible public charity, such as The CatholicFoundation of Central Florida, Diocese of Orlando,parish or other Diocesan ministries. Completed during the applicable tax yearIs there a limit on the amount I can give?Yes. The maximum distribution permitted by theIRS is 100,000 per person, per year.What about my required minimum distribution?If you have not already taken your requiredminimum distribution in a given year, this gift cancount toward satisfying this requirement.Can I also get an income tax deduction?No. IRA rollover gifts are not deductible – but themoney is never included in your income in the firstplace, which for many people is more favorablethan a deduction.Please contact Casey Schroder at The CatholicFoundation of Central Florida at 407-246-4802 for moreinformation and other ways to support your Church.