@COTLF PASTOR PAROCHIAL VICARS PRIESTS IN RESIDENCE

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1 PASTOR PAROCHIAL VICARS PRIESTS IN RESIDENCE PERMANENT DEACONS PARISH OFFICE HOURS Monday - Friday Saturday Rev. Michael W. Davis Rev. Luis A. Flores Rev. Thomas Honold Rev. Emilio Garreaud Rev. Fidelis Uko Deacon Roberto Fleitas Deacon Miguel Parladé 8:30 am to 4:30 pm 9:00 am to 1:30 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

2 H ere at Little Flower, we celebrate nearly 500 Baptisms per year. We also celebrate approximately 100 weddings per year. Sacramental moments like these, in such large numbers, give us great cause to rejoice and be filled with hope and optimism. There s nothing like the joy and happiness that are captured in these moments of celebration. Our prayers for a newly baptized infant child, and our prayers for a newly married couple, are always for the success, happiness, fulfillment, and peace that we hope will be their lived experience, as they strive for a full and complete life. Oh, how we wish that everything could always be so pristine and perfect for them. Oh, how we wish we could shield them from every future challenge and hurt. But, we know that life is not easy. We know that it has its ups and downs. As people of faith, we also know that we need to keep our beginnings in mind, where we started the journey with assurances of the nearness and blessings of Christ. For all of us, the high waves and the strong winds of life can, indeed, be unsettling and frightful. No one ever asks to encounter duress. No one ever longs to live life the hard way. Whether it s family or marital problems, challenging financial issues, professional or relational difficulties, fragile health circumstances or addictions, personal disappointments, or even mere worries about tomorrow; there s plenty that we bear along the journey of life to make it complex. Add to these realities the battle between good and evil, between virtue and vice, between holiness and godlessness, and the spiritual journey, too, can seem to be a daunting experience as well. Yet, in truth, the spiritual journey is not separate from all the other components of life. It is actually part of the same whole. Even more profoundly, it is the thread that connects the realities of life together. It is the underpinning of an integrated life. Found at our core, and with the potential to pervade every nook and cranny of our lives, a healthy and cultivated spiritual life gives direction to our lived experience and fosters our orientation toward God, and reliance on him. These themes are beautifully captured in every Baptism. They are captured, too, at every Catholic wedding. We all benefit when we keep our beginnings in mind; where and how it all began, with such hope and grace. Life is not easy and perfect. Our Lord knew we would need help. He knew the Apostles needed (and would need in the future) assurances of his nearness. The account of our Lord walking on the waters of the Sea of Galilee and calming the tempest storm, miraculously made clear the power of God to bring calm to any torment, understanding to any worry, tranquility in the midst of any storm. Our Lord didn t promise that there would be no high waves or strong winds in life. Nor did he says that there would be no storms. But he did say, do not be afraid. Yes. Christ comes to us in manifold ways throughout our lives. He is especially present to us in the difficulties and duress. The cross has always been an essential part of the fabric of life. It reflects the Paschal Mystery, i.e., the movement from darkness to light, from sin to freedom, from Good Friday to Easter Sunday, from death to life. Christ is our origin. He is our destiny. Yet, in the interim we live for him and we are not alone. Despite the difficulties, Christ is by our side. This is why our Catholic spiritualty is so important. It reminds us of our beginnings in Christ. It also strengthens us to place our reliance on him, while maintaining our view on eternity. A healthy spiritual life keeps us grounded in the knowledge of our origins and of our destiny. It also gives us the strength to live life in the interim. Be not afraid, says the Lord. In his words we have the assurances and blessings of Christ, even in the storms.

3 2711 Indian Mound Trail Coral Gables, Florida Phone: (305) 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. Sergio Collado Ext. 300 Receptionist 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 Mr. Jorge Santibáñez Ext. 307 Director of Religious Education & Youth Ministry Mr. Milton Somarriba Ext. 309 Church Custodian Mrs. Nubia Vivas Maintenance Assistant 2701 Indian Mound Trail Coral Gables, Florida Phone: (305) Administered by the Carmelite Sisters of the Most Sacred Heart of Los Angeles Sr. Rosalie, OCD, Principal S P Saturdays, 8:30 am to 10:00 am, or by Appointment S B 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. S M Congratulations to our Newly Baptized. Welcome to the Catholic Church! Adeline Elise Bruno, Sophia Marie Lens, Emily Jane Linares, Rebeka Giovanna Arango, Kaylee Cecilia Pon-Nava, Matthew Francisco Pons-Nava, Alyson Monique Lopez Congratulations and God s Blessings to those Joined in Holy Matrimony: Alexander Jelicich & Veronica de Armas Rest in Peace. We Pray for Those Who Have Entered Eternity: Maria R. Ayo Saturday, August ₁₉ 8:00 am Fr. Uko 5:00 pm Fr. Garreaud Sunday, August ₂₀ 7:30 am Fr. Garreaud 9:00 am Fr. Flores 10:30 am Fr. Uko 12:30 pm Fr. Flores 5:30 pm Fr. Uko 7:00 pm Fr. Garreaud SIGNS OF OUR STEWARDSHIP July 30, 2017 Attendance 2,252 In-Church Adult Collection: 5:00 pm... $1,783 7:30 am... $1,155 9:00 am... $1,448 10:30 am... $2,371 12:30 pm... $1,658 5:30 pm... $2,401 7:00 pm... $924 Online Giving $6,992 Late, Drop-Off, Mail-In $1,317 Children s Collection... $342 Devotional Lights $1,097 Grand Total $21,488

4 Truth shall spring out of the earth, and justice shall look down from heaven. Psalm 85:12 La fidelidad brotó en la tierra y la justicia vino del cielo. Salmo 85(84):12 By popular demand, Father Davis will lead another trip to the Holy Land next year, November 9-18, 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 , ext.301. An Information meeting will soon be scheduled. We are pleased to announce the hiring a Kris Adams as our new Coordinator of Ministries and Administrative Assistant to the DRE. Kris brings a wonderful skill-set to our ministry team here at the parish, and is eager to be of service to our community. Proficient in Spanish, with roots in Kentucky and experience in ministry at the University of Miami, he will round out a complete and vibrant staff which is always available for the service and enhancement of the Church of the Little Flower. Welcome Kris! Lunes: Dt 10:12-22; Sal 147:12-15, 19-20; Mt 7:22-27 Martes: Vigilia: 1 Cr 15:3-4, 15-16; 16:1-2; Sal 132: 6-7, 9-10, 13-14; 1 Cor 15:54b-57; Lc 11:27-28 Día: Apo 11:19a; 12:1-6a, 10ab; Sal 45: 10-12, 16; 1 Cor 15:20-27; Lc 1:39-56 Miércoles: Dt 34:1-2; Sal 66:1-3a, 5, 8, 16-17; Mt 18:15-20 Jueves: Jos 3:7-10a, 11, 13-17; Sal 114:1-6; Mt 18:21 19:1 Viernes: Jos 24:1-13; Sal 136:1-3, 16-18, 21-22, 24; Mt 19:3-12 Sábado: Jos 24:14-29; Sal 16:1-2a, 5, 7-8, 11; Mt 19:13-15 Domingo: Is 56:1, 6-7; Sal 67:2-3, 5, 6, 8; Rom 11:13-15, 29-32; Mt 15:21-28

5 On Monday, October 9th, our parish will again be providing an opportunity to go on a BUS TRIP, a kind of spiritual field trip, this time to visit two of our parishes in the Keys. Departing Little Flower at 8:30am, our journey will include a visit to San Pedro Church in Tavernier, where we will enjoy a tour, the celebration of Mass, and then a nice lunch at a nearby restaurant. Following lunch, we will stop at Saint Justin Martyr Church in Key Largo, enjoy a tour of the church and the prayer gardens, participate in a public recitation of the rosary, and enjoy afternoon coffee or tea before making our way to an Island Souvenir shop, before returning to Coral Gables. We should be returning to Little Flower by 5:00pm. There will only be 52 seats available on the bus. Call our Advancement Director, Jorge Perez, now for ticket information and to get your name on the list. First come first serve. Should be a great way to enjoy a relaxing October Day with fellow parishioners. More information to come. ITALY TRIP WITH FR. FLORES AND THE CARMELITE SISTERS Good things are worth planning for. Please join us for an informational meeting October 3, 2017 at 7:30 p.m. in Comber Hall. We will share details on the Italy Trip for Alumni, School and Parish Families next June 8-17, Two of the Carmelite Sisters together with Fr. 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. To get you get your name on the list, please contact Toni Pallatto, Director of Advancement at Saint Theresa School, (305) , Ext All are welcome!

6 Our next Healing Mass is scheduled for Monday, September 18th at 7:00pm in church. Multiple priests will be present to bestow the Sacrament of the Anointing of the Sick. Although all are welcome to join us in prayer, we especially invite those who are seriously or terminally ill, those with chronic conditions, those preparing for surgery, those recovering from surgery, and those burdened by the weight of years. We are also pleased to announce our 4th quarter Healing Mass as well. It will take place on Monday, December 11th, also at 7:00pm. All are welcome. RENOVACIÓN CARISMÁTICA CATOLICA HISPANA DE MIAMI NOCHE DE ALABANZA, SANACIÓN, Y ADORACIÓN VENI SANCTE SPIRITUS Reflexión sobre la Tercera Persona de la Santísima Trinidad por el Diacono Roberto Fleitas Música por Julio González Sábado, 26 de agosto - 8:00pm COTLF Comber Hall Para mas información llamar a Daisy Muik, o Maria de Castro, 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! 12 spaces, available on a first-come, first-served basis, are being held for our parish youth. 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!

7 Registration for the Catechetical Year is OPEN by Appointment Only and all classes are beginning to fill! Classes will be offered for ALL GRADE LEVELS from Kinder - High School. The 2-year Sacramental Preparation for First Penance and First Communion begins as early as 1st grade. The 2-year Sacramental Preparation for Confirmation begins as early as 7th Grade. Information for the Catechetical Year is available on the COTLF Religious Education Website, including Registration Forms, Required Documents, Registration Fees, the Calendar for the year and an easy Appointment Scheduler. Please visit for more details or contact Jorge Santibáñez at the Parish Office. Ad Majorem Dei Gloriam! To the Greater Glory of God! Welcome Back! The new school year is beginning. The School Office is open for parent business from 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. Please take advantage of these convenient times to take care of any outstanding items. Check the School web site at for upcoming events. Burger Bash 2017: Class of 2017, join us on Thursday, August 17 from 3:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. for delicious hamburgers supplied by Coral Gables Burger Fi Restaurant. Spend some time with your fellow Alumni before going off to High School. First Day of School: Monday, August 21st. Stay tuned for another exciting year of learning and fun at St. Theresa! First School Mass: Thursday, August 24th at 9:30 a.m.

8 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 Church of Little Flower offers you or someone you might know an opportunity to come together in a small group to learn more about our faith through the Rite of Christian Initiation for Adults. 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: 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, starting on September 26, 2017 through April 3, Applications are available in the front of the Church, the Parish Center or on our website: Completed applications may be ed to Deacon Roberto Fleitas, Jr. at rff120410@gmail.com or delivered or mailed it to Church of the Little Flower, 2711 Indian Mound Trail, Coral Gables, Florida Attention: Deacon Roberto Fleitas, Jr. PARISH MINISTRIES FAIR On Sunday, September 17th, COTLF will have its 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. All parishioners are welcome to attend and participate. It will last from 9:30am to 2:30pm. Mark your calendars. Talleres de Oracion y Vida Padre Ignacio Larrañaga En búsqueda de una relación mas íntima con El Señor? Inscríbete en los Talleres de Oración y Vida! Este Taller te llevará a través de las Escrituras y diversas formas de oración, ayúdandote a desarrollar una íntima relación con El Señor, convirtiéndose Jesús en tu mejor amigo! Los participantes alcanzarán la Paz del Señor y la alegría de vivir es experimentada. Los Talleres se darán en Español y se iniciarán el dia Miercoles 9 de Agosto, de 7:00 a 9:00 p.m. en el salon parroquial de la Iglesia de Little Flower, llevándose a cabo por 15 semanas consecutivas. Trae tu Biblia y un cuaderno de notas, Jesús te está esperando! Para mayor información contactar a: Atala Mendiola Tel: atalamendiola@yahoo.com El equipo completo de mujeres de Emaús te invita a un fin de semana lleno de esperanza, renovación y júbilo. Tómate un tiempo para acercarte más al Señor y para crecer como persona. Después del retiro de Emaús no serás la misma! Cuándo: El fin de semana de Septiembre 8, 2017, desde el viernes a las 6:00 PM hasta el domingo, Septiembre 10, 2017, alrededor de las 3:00 PM. Dónde: Casa Manresa SW 56th Street (Miller Dr.) Miami, FL Encontrarás los formularios para inscribirse al frente de la Iglesia, en la Oficina de la Parroquia o para más información llamar a Nancy Fleitas al o por a nancy@fleitaslegal.com o a Marifer Ordonez al o por a mfordonez@earthlink.net

9 Sunday, August 13-19th Sunday of Ordinary Time 7:30 am Perlita Domingo 9:00 am ( ) Carlos Mestre 10:30 am Missa Pro Populo - Members of the Parish Family 12:30 pm ( ) Jose, Piedad, y Eduardo Burbano 5:30 pm ( ) Echenique-Puente Families 7:00 pm ( ) Ricardo Portal Monday, August 14 - St. Maximilian Kolbe 6:15 am Murdock Family Intentions 8:00 am Michael Bolander 5:30 pm Misa Comunitaria Tuesday, August 15 - Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary (HOLY DAY OF OBLIGATION) 6:15 am Murdock Family Intentions 8:00 am Herman & Piera Lopez s 4th Wedding Anniversary 12:15 pm ( ) Elena Eldidy 5:30 pm Misa Comunitaria 7:00 pm Kris Adams & Eli Fernandez s Intentions Wednesday, August 16 - St. Stephen of Hungary 6:15 am Murdock Family Intentions 8:00 am ( ) Jose Eligio Ferrer 5:30 pm Misa Comunitaria Thursday, August 17 - Thursday of Week 19 of OT 6:15 am Cristina Murdock s Intentions 8:00 am Cristina Murdock s Intentions 5:30 pm Misa Comunitaria Friday, August 18 - Friday of Week 19 of OT 6:15 am Murdock Family Intentions 8:00 am ( ) Maria Martinez 5:30 pm Misa Comunitaria Saturday, August 19 - St. John Eudes 8:00 am ( ) German Perez 5:00 pm ( ) Vidal R. Vila Sunday, August 20-20th Sunday of Ordinary Time 7:30 am ( ) Rosa Rodriguez 9:00 am ( ) Mia Cote 10:30 am Missa Pro Populo - Members of the Parish Family 12:30 pm Miembros Vivos y Difuntos de la Familia Hernandez 5:30 pm In Thanksgiving 7:00 pm Murdock Family Intentions Jeremy Aguilera Betty Alzola Henriquez Sofia Anderson Vasco Arbulo Bernardez Family Teresa de Jesus Diaz Brito Alejandrina Bueno Blanca Carrillo Zoe Castro María Centeno Enrique Chavarri Antoine Chennceseau Francisco Corripio Luis Cuervo Carolina Diaz Nancy Bernandez Duarte Grace Euribe Gene Fitzpatrick Alexander Flores 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 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 JSantibanez@cotlf.org Sunday, August 13 2:00 pm Baptisms - C 5:30 pm Fr. Tran s Farewell Mass & Reception Monday, August 14 6:30 am COTLF Fun Runs - RPC 7:00 pm Bible Study - RPC 7:30 pm Emaus de Hombres - RPC Tuesday, August 15 7:30 pm Schoenstatt Ministry - RPC 8:00 pm Charismatic Prayer Group - RPC Wednesday, August 16 7:00 pm Talleres de Oracion y Vida - RPC 7:30 pm Women s Emmaus - RPC Thursday, August 17 8:45 am Finance Council Meeting - RPC 9:30 am ESL Daytime Classes - RPC 3:00 pm STS Alumni Burger Bash - STS 6:30 pm Purpose & Mission Ministry - RPC 7:30 pm Cursillos de Cristiandad - RPC 7:30 pm Men s Emmaus Retreat Meeting - RPC Friday, August 18 Parish Office Closed Today - Staff Retreat 7:30 pm Grupo de Oración Carismático - RPC Saturday, August 19 8:30 am - 10:00 am Confessions - C 12:00 pm Baptisms - C Sunday, August 20 Mission Cooperative Appeal Weekend 2:00 pm Baptisms - C Mon, Aug 21 Wed, Sept 6 Sat, Sept 9 Sun, Sept 17 Mon, Sept 18 Sat, Sept 30 School Begins Rel.Ed. Wednesday Classes Begin Rel.Ed. Saturday Classes Begin Catechetical Sunday & Annual Ministries Fair Commissioning of Catechists & Teachers Quarterly Healing Mass Raul Di Blasio In Concert 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

10 Bulletin # Church of the Little Flower 2711 Indian Mound Trail Coral Gables, FL (305) Contact: Jorge Santibáñez JSantibanez@cotlf.org MS Publisher 2013 Adobe X Standard MESSAGES: