September 5th – XXIII Sunday in Ordinary Time

- September 2nd, 2021

My Dear Friends, On this Labor Day Weekend, we start turning our gaze as a parish towards the fall months and the many activities that we are planning. Yes, the surge in COVID cases kind of derailed us a bit there in August, but we forge ahead with the hopes of returning to the normal …

Thank You, COTLF & STS!

- August 26th, 2021

THANK YOU!!!! Because of you, in addition to filling up a 26’ box truck with donated goods, we were able to raise over $10,000 this past weekend for the earthquake victims in Haiti. Father Manny received this email from Catholic Relief Services, where all monies will be sent: “Within 48 hours of the earthquake, teams …

New Bereavement Ministry

- August 26th, 2021

We are pleased to announce the creation of a new Bereavement Ministry here at the parish. Through this new parish outreach ministry, volunteers will be able to bring the loving support of our community to parishioners, neighbors and friends who are mourning the death of a loved one. Bereavement ministers strive to be the compassionate …

29 de Agosto – XXII Domingo del Tiempo Ordinario

- August 26th, 2021

Llevaron unos niños a Jesús, para que los tocara; pero los discípulos comenzaron a reprender a quienes los llevaban.  Jesús, viendo esto, se enojó y les dijo: Dejen que los niños vengan a mí, y no se lo impidan, porque el reino de Dios es de quienes son como ellos. Les aseguro que el que no acepta el reino de …

August 29th – XXII Sunday in Ordinary Time

- August 26th, 2021

And people were bringing children to him that he might touch them, but the disciples rebuked them. When Jesus saw this, he became indignant and said to them, “Let the children come to me; do not prevent them, for the kingdom of God belongs to such as these. Amen, I say to you, whoever does …

Bulletin Advertisers Needed!

- August 19th, 2021

Jenny Lusk from Diocesan (our bulletin publishing partner) is working to renew the advertisementscurrently running on the bulletin and to secure NEW bulletin advertisers. The bulletin is available in print and digitally online. We are grateful that this crucial communication piece is provided to our parish at NO COST thanks to the generous support of our …

Singing is Praying Twice!

- August 19th, 2021

Come sing for the Lord and join our parish choir at the 10:30 Sunday Mass. Previous experience is preferred but not necessary. If you are interested, contact our Director of Music Ministries, Luis Cuza, at LCuza@cotlf.org or call (305) 446-9950, Ext. 308.

Welcome to our Carmelite Sisters!

- August 19th, 2021

We are incredibly blessed to have seven — yes, 7! — Carmelite Sisters assigned to St. Theresa School this year. We welcome Sr. Rosalie, Sr. Shawn Pauline, Sr. Mary Elizabeth, Sr. Mary Michael, Sr. Lucia, Sr. Catherine Marie, and Sr. Anastasia Marie. Know of their continual prayers for our community, and please keep them in …

Special Collection – Church in Haiti

- August 19th, 2021

From Archbishop Wenski: The August 14th earthquake brought devastation to Haiti’s southwest peninsula and has affected people in three dioceses. And, of course, Tropical Storm Grace’s passage on August 16 has aggravated an already desperate situation. Catholic Relief Services (CRS) has its main base in the city of Les Cayes, which suffered major damage, and is …