As is our annual tradition here at COTLF, beginning on Mother’s Day, Sunday, May 12th and continuing for the 8 days following, we will be celebrating a special Novena of Masses in honor and remembrance of all mothers. Parishioners who receive physical envelopes should have received a special Mother’s Day Novena Envelope where they can …
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Mother’s Day Novena Beginning May 14th
- May 3rd, 2024
Upcoming Altar Server Training
- May 3rd, 2024
Fr. Andrew will be leading training sessions for our young parishioners in 2nd—8th grades who are interested in being Altar Servers onTuesday, May 7th and Wednesday, May 8th at 7:00 pm in the church. Prospective Altar Servers must have already celebrated their First Communion to begin serving in this important ministry. Children will only need …
5 de Mayo – VI Domingo de Pascua
- May 3rd, 2024
Mis Queridos Amigos, A comenzar el mes de mayo, el mes de nuestra Santísima Madre, quería darle a la comunidad una actualización sobre nuestra Campaña del Centenario. Hace unas semanas, un feligrés se acercó después de la misa y me señaló astutamente que el termómetro de nuestras actualizaciones semanales de campaña no se ha movido …
May 5th – VI Sunday of Easter
- May 3rd, 2024
My Dear Friends, As we begin the month of May, the month of our Blessed Mother, I wanted to give the community an update on our Centennial Campaign. A few weeks ago, a parishioner approached me after Mass and astutely pointed out that the thermometer on our weekly campaign updates has not moved much in …
2nd Collection – Catholic Home Missions
- April 25th, 2024
Home Missions” is the name for dioceses and parishes in the United States, including its territories and former territories, which cannot provide basic pastoral services to Catholics without outside help. Basic pastoral services include Mass and sacraments, religious education, and ministry training for priests, deacons, religious sisters and lay people. For many decades, the Church …
AHG Mother’s Day Roses Fundraiser
- April 25th, 2024
Pre-order a dozen roses HERE to celebrate mom on Mother’s Day and help support the good work of our COTLF/STS Troop 1001 of American Heritage Girls! Roses will be available for pickup at all morning Masses on Mother’s Day, Sunday, May 12th. AHG Troop 1001 meets in the STS Cafeteria on the 2nd and 4th …
28 de Abril – V Domingo de Pascua
- April 25th, 2024
Mis Queridos Amigos, ¡Felices Pascuas, hermanos! Sí, celebramos esta temporada de Pascua por tres semanas más. ¡El gozo de la Resurrección simplemente no puede ser contenido ni en el espacio ni en el tiempo! Durante todo el tiempo pascual, la Iglesia en su liturgia nos ha estado ofreciendo lecturas de los Hechos de los Apóstoles. …
April 28th – V Sunday of Easter
- April 25th, 2024
My Dear Friends, Happy Easter, brothers and sisters! Yes, we celebrate this Easter season for an additional three weeks. The joy of the Resurrection simply cannot be contained by space or time! Throughout the Easter season, the Church in her liturgy has been offering us readings from the Acts of the Apostles. This essential book, …
21 de Abril – IV Domingo de Pascua
- April 18th, 2024
Mis Queridos Amigos, Mi predecesor, el Padre Davis, tenía una hermosa imagen para esta columna de él sosteniendo un cordero alrededor de sus hombros que recuerda a Cristo el Buen Pastor. Como sacerdotes, estamos llamados a ser pastores de nuestros rebaños y conducirlos a pastos más verdes y, finalmente, a los brazos de Cristo nuestro …