My Dear Brothers and Sisters: Life can be noisy and, at times, overwhelming. Yet in the quiet moments of prayer, a still, gentle voice speaks to us—a deep conviction that stirs within and calls us to look beyond ourselves. Each day, we’re surrounded by the clamor of the world—its demands, its distractions, its pressures—but even …
Author Archives: Jorge Santibanez
2026 ABCD
- January 30th, 2026
St. Blaise and the Blessing of Throats
- January 26th, 2026
February 3rd is the Memorial of St. Blaise, a 4th Century Bishop who was martyred for his faith in Jesus Christ. According to tradition, St. Blaise is most well-known for the miraculous healing of a boy who was choking to death from a fish bone that had become lodged in his throat. St. Blaise prayed …
Celebrating Candlemas — The Presentation of the Lord
- January 26th, 2026
February 2nd is the Feast of the Presentation of the Lord, also celebrated as “Candlemas,” the Feast of Light and Hope. Candlemas is an ancient feast that has developed over the centuries. The liturgy focuses on the meeting of Christ with the elderly Simeon. With Simeon we rest our hope in the Lord. The Gospel …
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Singles Ministry Monthly Gathering
- January 22nd, 2026
“From Single to Spouse” Inspiration Panel Friday, January 30th, 2026, 7:00PM St. Theresa School Cafeteria COTLF’s Catholic Singles Ministry invites Catholic singles and dating couples of all ages (21+) to a panel discussion with Catholic married couples who will share their insights and experiences on discerning and dating intentionally toward sacramental marriage. Don’t miss out …
COTLF Homeless Ministry Collection Drive
- January 22nd, 2026
We would like to take this opportunity to invite you to participate in our ministry’s January/February 2026 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 …
25 de Enero – III Domingo en el Tiempo Ordinario
- January 22nd, 2026
Mis Queridos Amigos, Como leyeron la semana pasada en el boletín, nos estamos preparando para la instalación de nuestro órgano de tubos en el balcón el próximo mes. Este es un momento emocionante para nuestra parroquia mientras nos preparamos para dejar a las próximas generaciones de feligreses lo que nuestros fundadores nos dejaron a nosotros. …
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January 25th – III Sunday in Ordinary Time
- January 22nd, 2026
My Dear Friends, As you read last week in the bulletin, we are preparing for the installation of our pipe organ in the balcony next month. This is an exciting time for our parish as we prepare to leave the next generations of parishioners what our founders left to us. Since we returned to the …
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COTLF is Hiring
- January 15th, 2026
COTLF is hiring! Interested applicants for any open positions may send resumes and cover letters to Jorge Santibanez, Parish Manager. No phone calls please.
18 de Enero – II Domingo del Tiempo Ordinario
- January 15th, 2026
Mis Queridos Amigos, El pasado fin de semana pude visitar, junto con algunos de vuestros compañeros feligreses, nuestro recién terminado órgano de tubos en Gloucester, Massachusetts. Fue una hermosa peregrinación que incluyó un breve recorrido por órganos por Boston con paradas en la capilla de la Universidad de Harvard para escuchar su órgano de tubos …
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