We would like to take this opportunity to invite you to participate in our ministry’s September 2025 Parish Collection & Donation Drive benefiting the Missionaries of Charity shelter in Miami. We will be collecting the following items: –Canned & Dry Non-Perishable Foods: Large canned items ideally from Gordon Food Service that could be used to stock …
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COTLF Homeless Ministry Collection Drive
- September 12th, 2025
14 de Septiembre – Fiesta de la Exultación de la Santa Cruz
- September 12th, 2025
Mis Queridos Amigos, ¡Feliz centenario, a la escuela de St. Theresa! Mañana celebramos el centenario de nuestra escuela parroquial, que abrió sus puertas como la Academia San José el 15 de septiembre de 1925. Será un día de celebración aquí, ya que los niños asistirán a misa para celebrar este hito como es debido y …
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September 14th – Feast of the Exultation of the Holy Cross
- September 12th, 2025
My Dear Friends, Happy 100th Birthday St. Theresa! Tomorrow, we celebrate the 100th birthday of our parochial school which opened its doors as St. Joseph Academy on September 15, 1925. It will be a day of celebration here on campus as the children will attend Mass to properly celebrate this milestone, and then they will …
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Monthly Scouting Mass
- September 6th, 2025
On the first Sunday of each month throughout the academic year, we welcome the Boy Scouts and American Heritage Girls to our 9:00am Mass for our monthly Scouts Mass. The boys and girls scouting groups will be present in their full uniforms, assisting the ushers in greeting the faithful, handing out bulletins, and taking up …
2nd Collection – Catholic University of America
- September 6th, 2025
Founded in 1887 by the U.S. bishops, The Catholic University of America is the national university of the Catholic Church in the United States, educating seminarians, religious, bishops, and laity to advance the dialogue between faith and reason. As a comprehensive institution of higher education, Catholic University seeks to impart the truth through excellence in …
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7 de Septiembre – XXIII Domingo en el Tiempo Ordinario
- September 6th, 2025
Mis Queridos Amigos, Ayer, la Iglesia celebro la fiesta de Santa Teresa de Calcutta (Madre Teresa). En mi homilía la semana pasada, compartí partes de una lista que la Madre Teresa guardaba para poder adquirir la virtud de la humildad. Les presento la lista entera de la Santa para ser más humildes: 1. Habla lo …
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September 7th – XXIII Sunday in Ordinary Time
- September 6th, 2025
My Dear Friends, Yesterday we celebrated the feast of St. Teresa of Calcutta (Mother Teresa). In last week’s homily I shared with you some of the list that she kept to acquire the virtue of humility. Here is the list in its entirety: 1. Speak as little as possible about yourself. 2. Keep busy with …
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High School Youth Group
- August 29th, 2025
We’re excited to launch a new Youth Group at the Church of the Little Flower, Gaudium, for teens seeking to grow in faith, build community, and deepen their relationship with Christ. 📅 First Meeting: Thursday, September 11th🕖 Time: 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM📍 Location: Comber Hall Second Floor📣 Open to all high school teens! Each …
Labor Day Office Closure
- August 29th, 2025
The Parish Office will be closed on Monday, September 1st in observance of the Labor Day holiday. Masses will be celebrated at 8:00am in English and at 5:30pm in Spanish. There will be no 6:15am early morning Mass.