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PASTOR Rev. Michael W. Davis
PAROCHIAL VICARS Rev. Luis A. Flores
PRIESTS IN RESIDENCE Rev. Emilio Garreaud
Rev. Fidelis Uko
PERMANENT DEACONS Deacon Roberto Fleitas
Deacon Miguel Parladé
PARISH OFFICE HOURS
Monday - Friday 8:30 am to 4:30 pm
Saturday 9:00 am to 1:30 pm
@COTLF
MASS SCHEDULE: Monday - Friday 6:15 am English
8:00 am English
5:30 pm Español/Spanish ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Saturday 8:00 am English
₍Vigil₎ 5:00 pm English ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Sunday 7:30 am English
9:00 am English
10:30 am English
12:30 pm Español/Spanish
5:30 pm English
7:00 pm Español/Spanish
CONFESSIONS Saturdays 8:30 am to 10:00 am
Or By Appointment
A n old adage that I learned long ago is: "anything worth doing is worth doing well."
I suppose the phrase reflects a wisdom which is a nice and lofty goal. We can, at least, do as
well as we can in all our endeavors. Good things are worth planning for. Good things are worth
sacrificing for. Why do otherwise?
Our recent bus trip to the Keys had 31 travelers; even a tourist from Canada joined us. She read
about the excursion in our parish bulletin. Like all things at our parish, a lot of planning goes into our
many initiatives, ministries, and community events. All the details are readied long in advance.
Being prepared and ready is the "key" to successful undertakings, no mater what category of life
we may consider. The notion of being ready is a very helpful, if not essential, component of our
spiritual life as well.
Today's Gospel describes Jesus' hope that everyone would be ready to participate in the Kingdom
of God, ready to embrace Christ and His teachings, and ready to eventually take our place at the
eternal banquet.
If everything in life that is good, under normal circumstances, is worth planning for and
"readying," how much more significant it would be to "ready" our lives to their complete spiritual
potential and plan the details of an authentically full Christian life! Why not flourish in the Lord?
Our Lord Jesus tells us. "all is ready; come to the feast." The question, therefore, is: "are we ready
to accept His invitation? Will we be ready through our planning and good use of time to embrace
God's dreams for our future?
Let us come to the feast with ready hearts and lives. Good things are worth planning for,
and doing well!
U n viejo adagio que aprendí hace mucho tiempo es: "hacer algo que valga la pena, vale la pena
hacerlo bien". Supongo que la frase refleja una sabiduría que es un objetivo agradable y elevado.
Nosotros podemos, por lo menos, hacer las cosas tan bien como podamos en todas nuestras actividades.
Las cosas buenas valen la pena planificarlas. Las cosas buenas valen la pena sacrificarse. ¿Por qué no hacerlo?
Nuestro reciente viaje en autobús a los Cayos tuvo 31 viajeros; incluso un turista de Canadá se unió a
nosotros. Ella leyó sobre la excursión en nuestro boletín parroquial. Como todas las cosas en nuestra
parroquia, una gran cantidad de planificación se lleva a cabo en nuestras muchas iniciativas, ministerios y
eventos de la comunidad. Todos los detalles se preparan con un tiempo de antelación.
Estar preparado y listo es la "clave" de las empresas exitosas, sin importar qué categoría de vida
podamos considerar. La noción de estar listo es un componente muy útil, si no esencial, de nuestra vida
espiritual.
El Evangelio de hoy describe la esperanza de Jesús de que todos estemos dispuestos a participar en el
Reino de Dios, dispuestos a abrazar a Cristo y a Sus enseñanzas, y dispuestos a tomar nuestro lugar en el
banquete eterno.
Si todo lo que es bueno en la vida, en circunstancias normales, vale la pena planificar y "preparar",
¡cuánto más significativo sería "preparar" nuestras vidas a su potencial espiritual completo y planificar los
detalles de una vida cristiana auténticamente completa! ¿Por qué no prosperar en el Señor?
Nuestro Señor Jesús nos dice, "todo está listo, venid a la fiesta". La pregunta, por lo tanto, es: "¿estamos
listos para aceptar Su invitación? ¿Estaremos preparados a través de nuestra planificación y buen uso del
tiempo para abrazar los sueños de Dios para nuestro futuro?
Vamos a ir a la fiesta con los corazones y las vidas preparadas. ¡Las cosas buenas valen planearlas bien y
hacerlas bien!
Saturday, October ₂₁
8:00 am Fr. Angulo
5:00 pm Fr. Uko
Sunday, October ₂₂
7:30 am Fr. Uko
9:00 am Fr. Flores
10:30 am Fr. Uko
12:30 pm Fr. Flores
5:30 pm Fr. Davis
7:00 pm Fr. Flores
2711 Indian Mound Trail
Coral Gables, Florida 33134
Phone: (305) 446-9950
www.cotlf.org
Mr. Kristopher Adams Ext. 310
Administrative Assistant to the DRE
Parish Ministries Coordinator
Mrs. Irma Aguilar Ext. 314
Business Manager & Bookkeeper
Mrs. Maria Elena Chialastri Ext. 306
Office Manager
Administrative Assistant to the Pastor
Mr. Luis Cuza Ext. 308
Associate Director of Liturgical Music
Pastoral Resource Officer
Mr. Juan Del Sol Ext. 311
Wedding Coordinator
Mr. Rene Denis Ext. 309
Maintenance Assistant
Dr. Dawn Fontana Ext. 305
Director of Liturgical Music
Mrs. Annette Perez Ext. 302
Curator of Records
Virtus Training Coordinator
Mr. Jorge Perez Ext. 318
Director of Advancement & Stewardship
Ms. Jessica Rodriguez Ext. 300
Receptionist/COTLF Charities Coordinator
Mr. Jorge Santibáñez Ext. 307
Director of Religious Education & Youth Ministry
Mr. Milton Somarriba Ext. 309
Church Custodian
Mrs. Nubia Vivas
Maintenance Assistant
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Saturdays, 8:30 am to 10:00 am, or by Appointment
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Private on Saturdays or Group on Sundays at 2:00 pm
Arrangements must be made with the Parish Office
at least two (2) months in advance.
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Arrangements must be made with the Parish Office
at least six (6) months in advance.
2701 Indian Mound Trail
Coral Gables, Florida 33134
Phone: (305) 446-1738
www.stscg.org
Administered by the Carmelite Sisters
of the Most Sacred Heart of Los Angeles
Sr. Rosalie, OCD, Principal
Congratulations to our Newly Baptized.
Welcome to the Catholic Church!
Lila Ana Salim, Charlotte Reese Bori, Madison James
Bori, Ava Monique Asencio, Gavin Antonio Vicens,
Martina Vegliante Ruan, Brianna Celeste Perry
Congratulations and God’s Blessings to
those Joined in Holy Matrimony:
Michael Krill & Jeliena Courville
Israel Perez-Siam & Heidi Montenegro
Rest in Peace. We Pray for Those Who Have
Entered Eternity:
Martha Casañas Permuy, Maria D. Garcia
SIGNS OF OUR STEWARDSHIP October 8, 2017
Attendance ………………………….………………………… 2,119
In-Church Adult Collection: 5:00 pm......................................................... $3,057 7:30 am.......................................................... $1,655 9:00 am......................................................... $1,938 10:30 am......................................................... $2,485 12:30 pm......................................................... $1,727 5:30 pm…........................................................ $2,085 7:00 pm.......................................................... $977
Online Giving ……………………...……….….…...………... $6,952 Late, Drop-Off, Mail-In ……………..……….……....…..... $657 Children’s Collection ……….................................... $865 Devotional Lights ..……………………...….……….…….... $1,357
Grand Total ……………….….………….…..……….… $23,755
Todo lo puedo
unido a aquél me da fuerza.
— Filipenses 4:13
El monte del Señor descrito en la primera lectura
de hoy es un lugar donde no hay más hambre, ni
llanto, ni ningún tipo de división. Necesitamos
detenernos y pensar sobre estas imágenes de cuando
en cuando, especialmente dado el hecho de que
vivimos en un mundo tan fragmentado. El salmo
responsorial continúa pintando el cuadro de un lugar
donde sólo florecen la bondad y la generosidad. Estas
lecturas describen el banquete celestial, al que Dios
nos llama mediante el bautismo y continúa
llamándonos a lo largo de nuestra vida.
Respondamos a la invitación de Dios y vivamos
nuestra vida conforme a los valores del Evangelio
para que un día seamos bienvenidos a la mesa del
banquete en el Reino. — Copyright © J. S. Paluch Co., Inc.
I can do all things
in him who strengthens me.
— Philippians 4:13
The mountain of the Lord described in today’s
first reading is a place where there is no more
hunger, no more weeping, and no more division of
any kind. We need to pause and ponder these
images every now and then, especially given the fact
that we live in such a fractured world. The
responsorial psalm continues to paint a picture of a
place where only goodness and kindness flourish.
These readings describe the heavenly banquet, to
which God calls each of us through baptism and
continues to call us throughout our lives. Let us
“RSVP” to God’s invitation and live our lives
consistent with gospel values so that one day we will
be welcomed to the table of the kingdom. Copyright © J. S. Paluch Co., Inc.
Lunes: Rom 1:1-7; Sal 98 (97):1-4; Lc 11:29-32
Martes: Rom 1:16-25; Sal 19 (18):2-5;
Lc 11:37-41
Miércoles: 2 Tim 4:10-17b; Sal 145 (144):10-13,
17-18; Lc 10:1-9
Jueves: Rom 3:21-30; Sal 130 (129):1b-6ab;
Lc 11:47-54
Viernes: Rom 4:1-8; Sal 32 (31):1b-2, 5, 11;
Lc 12:1-7
Sábado: Rom 4:13, 16-18; Sal 105 (104):6-9,
42-43; Lc 12:8-12
Domingo: Is 45:1, 4-6; Sal 96 (95):1, 3-5, 7-10;
1 Tes 1:1-5b; Mt 22:15-21
By popular demand, Father Davis will lead another trip to the Holy Land next year, November 9-18,
2018. The dates are designed to coincide with Veteran’s Day weekend, so that working people would
only have to take off four days of work. Brochures and registration information will soon be available.
After flying to Israel via Lufthansa Airlines, we will enjoy visits to the Sea of Galilee, Capernaum,
Nazareth, Carmel, Caesaria, Cana, Jerusalem, Bethlehem, Jericho, and Bethany. Masses at the holy sites
of Gospel fame, including the Mount of Beatitudes and the Church of the Holy Sepulcher. Great food.
Comfortable 4-STAR accommodations. Full-time tour guide and bus driver on a deluxe air conditioned
motor coach. To get your name on the list, please contact Father Davis at 305-446-9950, ext.301.
At this early date, we already have 13 people on the list. There is room for 52. Information meeting soon
to be scheduled.
Once again, all the participants in the 55 ministries and
services at the Church of the Little Flower are invited to
attend an appreciation evening, designed with you in mind.
Desserts, coffee, refreshments, entertainment, and a “free”
raffle will be enjoyed by all. It will be a wonderful
community event, during which some 15 fellow
parishioners will receive the “coveted” Spirit of the Parish
Award, annually bestowed on parishioners who have captured the essence of parish life and
service through their virtue and ministry here at COTLF. Monday, November 21st at 7:30pm.
All are welcome.
Thank you to the gracious Parishes of San Pedro in
Tavernier and St. Justin Martyr in Key Largo for
their wonderful hospitality this past Monday.
A great time was had by all our parishioners who
attended our wonderful spiritual day in the Keys.
Not to mention the delicious lunch at the
Islamorada Fish Company right on the water.
If you would like to see pictures of the day please go
to our website and click on the photo album.
The next trip is in the works, stay tuned.
We are pleased to announce that COTLF has reserved pilgrim spots
with the Archdiocese of Miami for World Youth Day Panama, taking
place January 21-28, 2019! ONLY 3 pilgrim spaces remain, available
on a first-come, first-served basis. Pilgrims MUST be at least 16 years
old by the date of departure. Please contact Jorge Santibáñez at the
parish office for more information about WYD and details on how to
reserve a spot and sign up with our group. Sponsorship opportunities are also available if you
would like to help send our young people to this life-changing faith experience!
On Thursday, November 2nd, our parish will once again have its annual
candlelight Prayer Service for the Faithful Departed on All Souls Day at
7:30pm in church. The candlelight ceremony, which will include a Liturgy of
the Word and reflective music, will also give each attendee an opportunity
to inscribe the names of their departed loved ones in the Book of
Remembrance. All are welcome.
AN ITALY PILGRIMAGE NEXT SUMMER WITH FR. FLORES We are pleased to announce plans for a parish pilgrimage trip to Italy next
June 8-17, 2018. Primarily targeting the alumni of Saint Theresa School, as well as
our school families and their children, Father Luis Flores will be leading an
enriching spiritual adventure to the country of Italy, visiting Assisi, Florence,
Orvieto, Rome, and Vatican City. While at Saint Peter’s Square, a papal audience
is scheduled, a Mass celebrated at the tomb of Saint Peter, as well as a visit to the
Vatican museum and the Sistine Chapel. Brochures are NOW available. For more information, please
contact Toni Pallatto, Director of Advancement at Saint Theresa School, 305-446-9950, ext.303.
On Thanksgiving Day, we will have a special Mass schedule:
an early “bird” Mass at 7:00am Mass without music for all of the
cooks who need to be in the kitchen early that day. We will also have
a 10:30am family Mass with music. All are welcome.
We are excited to announce a new opportunity for entertainment and formation here at
COTLF! FORMED, a revolutionary online platform, provides access to the best Catholic audio
talks, movies, e-books, and video-based studies from trusted providers like the Augustine
Institute, Ignatius Press, Catholic Answers, Sophia Institute Press, and St. Paul Center. It’s like
the Netflix of Catholic media! Not only will this enrich our experiences within the parish,
but also within each household. Every member in the parish will have access to this amazing
resource simply by registering with our unique COTLF Parish Code: KZQKWZ.
Visit www.formed.org, click “REGISTER,” signup with your email and our parish code and
enjoy being formed and enriched in the treasures of your Catholic faith.
Ad Majorem Dei Gloriam! To the Greater Glory of God!
October 15: First Communion Commitment Mass
October 17: 8th Grade Confessions, 8:30 a.m.
October 18: St. Brendan Olympics
October 19: All School Mass, 9:30 a.m. Hispanic Heritage Parade 8th Grade Field Trip - St. Brendan High School
October 20: Ice Cream Sundae Sale
Check the School web site at www.stscg.org for upcoming events.
Have you, or someone you know, expressed an interest in
becoming a Catholic? Are you, or do you know someone,
who was baptized Catholic as a child, but has not celebrated
the Sacraments of Confirmation, and Eucharist?
The Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults, (RCIA) is the
formation process to prepare adults and persons who have
reached the age of reason, to receive the Sacraments of
Initiation: Baptism, Confirmation and Eucharist.
The RCIA is for those:
•Unbaptized adults and young persons who have reached
the age of reason and wish to become Catholics.
•Baptized in Another Christian Church who are seeking full
communion with the Roman Catholic Church and seek the
Sacraments of Confirmation and Eucharist.
•Baptized Catholic Adults who were baptized as infants in
the Catholic Church and now seek the Sacraments of
Eucharist and Confirmation.
The RCIA classes meet every Tuesday from 7:00 PM
through 9:00 PM at Reilly Parish Center, Church of the
Little Flower, through April 3rd, 2018.
Applications are available in the front of the Church,
the Parish Center or on our website: www.cotlf.org.
Completed applications may be e-mailed to Deacon
Roberto Fleitas, Jr. at [email protected] or delivered or
mailed it to Church of the Little Flower, 2711 Indian Mound
Trail, Coral Gables, Florida 33134. Attention:
Deacon Roberto Fleitas, Jr.
COTLF JR. HIGH YOUTH GROUP
Open to all 6th, 7th, & 8th Graders
Sunday, October 22, 2017 - 6:30pm St. Theresa School Cafeteria
WE’RE BACK! READY, SET, CARVE! Come and join us at our next spook-tacular gathering.
Bring a friend!
Any questions, please email: [email protected] or [email protected]
Future Youth Group Gatherings: Sundays, November 19 & December 17
RETIRO DE CONVENIO MATRIMONIAL El Grupo de Convenio Matrimonial de Little
Flower invita a todas las parejas casadas a nuestro
próximo Retiro del Convenio Matrimonial de
Little Flower, que se llevará a cabo el fin de
semana del 20 al 22 de Octubre del 2017.
Acompáñennos y desconéctense de su rutina diaria para
reflexionar en la importancia de su matrimonio. Revisaremos
elementos muy importantes que ayudaran a revitalizar su
matrimonio, como la comunicación, la familia, el perdón, los
suegros, la oración en familia y como nuestro matrimonio
puede funcionar de la mano de Dios. Además, tendrán la
oportunidad de conocer otras parejas de nuestra parroquia.
Todas las actividades del fin de semana tienen un costo
de $125 por pareja y es considerado como una donación no
reembolsable para la Iglesia. Este valor incluye todas las
comidas y actividades del fin de semana.
Para mayor información contactarse con Alejandro
Herrera, al (305) 283-2011 o Marifer Ordóñez, al (305) 608-3072 o
por email a [email protected] o
Fr. Luis Flores will be
holding a training for all
new and existing altar
servers on Tuesday,
October 17th at 7:00pm in
the Church. All existing
servers and those interested in joining the
ministry must attend this training if they were
unable to attend the training held this past week.
MINISTRIES FAIR NOW IN JANUARY On Sunday, January 28th,
COTLF will hold its
re-scheduled annual Ministries
Fair to showcase the (now) 55
active ministries and services
that are part of the life of our
parish community. Ministry
leaders are starting to prepare for the event. But, all
parishioners are welcome to attend and participate.
It will last from 9:30am to 2:30pm. Mark your
calendars. Free refreshments available.
Sunday, October 15 - 28th Sunday of Ordinary Time
7:30 am Katerina & Jackson Connell’s Anniversary
9:00 am Baez & Montero Families
10:30 am Missa Pro Populo - Members of the Parish Family
12:30 pm (†) Jose Luis Pujol Leon
5:30 pm (†) Fred Stockhausen III
7:00 pm (†) Perfecto Arango
Monday, October 16
6:15 am Marilyn Griffin’s Health
8:00 am (†) Frederick Stockhausen III
5:30 pm Misa Comunitaria
Tuesday, October 17
6:15 am (†) Catherine Delva
8:00 am The Adams Family
5:30 pm Misa Comunitaria
Wednesday, October 18
6:15 am (†) Lucas Andres Santibáñez
8:00 am (†) Georgina Olivella
5:30 pm Misa Comunitaria
Thursday, October 19
6:15 am (†) Ulises Vivas
8:00 am (†) Helen Melero
5:30 pm Misa Comunitaria
Friday, October 20
6:15 am (†) Ramon E. Tello
8:00 am (†) Aidita Perez-Marti
5:30 pm Misa Comunitaria
Saturday, October 21
8:00 am Katerina Chialastri’s Birthday
5:00 pm (†) Evaristo Luis Garcia
& Maria del Rosario Nuñez
Sunday, October 22 - 28th Sunday of Ordinary Time
7:30 am Jackson Connell’s Birthday
9:00 am (†) Marlene Kerdyck
10:30 am Missa Pro Populo - Members of the Parish Family
12:30 pm Accion de Gracias por la Salud de Andres Osorio
5:30 pm (†) My Van Tran
7:00 pm (†) Perfecto Arango
Sunday, October 15 Respect Life Brunch 9:00 am STS First Communion Commitment Mass - C 12:30 pm Men’s & Women’s Emmaus Closing Mass - C 2:00 pm Baptisms - C
Monday, October 16 7:00 pm Bible Study - RPC 7:30 pm Men’s Emmaus Meeting - RPC
Tuesday, October 17 7:00 pm Altar Servers Training - C 7:00 pm RCIA Classes - RPC 7:30 pm Schoenstatt Ministry - RPC 8:00 pm Charismatic Prayer Group - RPC
Wednesday, October 18 4 & 7pm Religious Ed Classes 7:00 pm Talleres de Oracion y Vida - RPC 7:30 pm Intercesión de Oración Carismático - CHP
Thursday, October 19 9:30 am ESL Daytime Classes - RPC 6:30 pm Purpose & Mission Ministry - RPC 7:00 pm Talleres de Oracion y Vida - RPC 7:30 pm Men’s Emmaus - RPC 7:30 pm Cursillos de Cristiandad - RPC
Friday, October 20 Marriage Covenant Retreat Begins 1:00 pm STS Golf Tournament 7:30 pm Grupo de Oración Carismático - RPC
Saturday, October 21 8:30 am - 10:00 am Confessions - C 10:00 am Religious Ed Classes 10:30 am Baptisms - C 6:45 pm Wedding - C
Lee Robert Smalley & Jannese Correa
Sunday, October 22 9:00 am Rel.Ed. First Communion Commitment Mass - C 12:30pm Misa de Clausura: Convenio Matrimonial - C 2:00 pm Baptisms - C
Legend: C- Church; CAF- STS Cafeteria; CHP - RPC Chapel; KoC- Club of Knights; REC- Rectory; RPC- Reilly Parish Center; CH- Comber Hall; STS- St. Theresa School
Luis Aira
Jeremy Aguilera
Betty Alzola Henriquez
Sofia Anderson
Vasco Arbulo
Bernardez Family
Teresa de Jesus Diaz
Brito
Alejandrina Bueno
Blanca Carrillo
Zoe Castro
María Centeno
Antoine Chennceseau
Francisco Corripio
Luis Cuervo
Carolina Diaz
Nancy Bernandez
Duarte
Grace Euribe
Alexander Flores
Luz Angela Gallo
Martha Garcia
Mabel Garcia
Caridad Garcia
Yolanda Garza
Linda Genova
Lucas Giovane
Christian Godsey
Zoey Gomez
Luis Gutierrez
Luis Heredia
Ashley Hierrezuelo
Sebastian Javier
Maria Luisa Lizcano
Carolina Llerena
Juana I. Morales
Roberto Naranjo
Daniel Nisonger
Matthew P. O'Brien
Jorge L. Ortega
Jose Pardillo
Ricardo Peredo
Janelle Sofia Perez
Manuel Pinzon
Jose F. Ramirez
Dr. Mercedes Ricon
Severo & Dulce Rivases
Aristides Rivera
Virginia Salvia
Eddy Sanchez
Luis Santana
Carlos Javier Sequeira
Maria Guevara
Gabriel Sierra
Lucerno Sierra
Annjulia Silva
Lydia Sola
Shawn Stockhausen
Angel Daniel Suarez
Lydia Usategui
Miriam V
Matthew Young
To add names to our Parish Prayer List, please send a request to
Jorge Santibáñez at [email protected]
Thurs, Oct 26 Parish Council Meeting
Thurs, Nov 2 All Souls Day Candlelight Prayer Service
Nov 8-9 STS Fall Bazaar
Bulletin # 5142101015
Church of the Little Flower
2711 Indian Mound Trail
Coral Gables, FL 33134
(305) 446-9950
Contact: Jorge Santibáñez
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