FEBRUARY 21ST 21 DE FEBRERO I SUNDAY OF LENT I DOMINGO DE CUARESMA PASTOR PAROCHIAL VICAR PRIESTS IN RESIDENCE PERMANENT DEACONS REV. MANUEL F. ALVAREZ REV. OMAR AYUBI REV. JUAN ESCAMEZ DEACON JORGE ALVAREZ EV TEPHEN AAWUAN EACON OBERTO LEITAS R . S S D R F REV. FIDELIS UKO DEACON MIGUEL PARLADE Together, Worshipping the Lord, Forming Disciples, Serving in the Name of Jesus Juntos, Adorando al Señor, Formando Discípulos, Sirviendo en Nombre de Jesús 2711 INDIAN MOUND TRAIL, CORAL GABLES, FL 33134 | WWW.COTLF.ORG | P: (305) 446-9950 | F: (305) 446-7624 MASS SCHEDULE CHURCH OF THE LITTLE FLOWER - REILLY PARISH CENTER Monday - Friday Parish Office Hours Address Contact Time Language Monday - Friday 2711 Indian Mound Trail (305) 446-9950 8:30 am - 4:30 pm Coral Gables, FL 33134 www.cotlf.org 6:15 am English 8:00 am English — Livestreamed 5:30 pm Español — Livestreamed @COTLF MyParish App Saturday OFFICE STAFF Time Language Ms. Jessica Rodriguez - Ext 300 8:00 am English — Livestreamed Mrs. Irma Aguilar - Ext 314 Receptionist 5:00 pm English Vigil Business Manager COTLF Charities Coordinator Sunday Mrs. Maria Elena Chialastri - Ext 306 Mr. Jorge Santibáñez - Ext 307 Time Language Administrative Assistant to the Pastor Director of Religious Education 7:30 am English Office Manager Bulletin & Website Editor 9:00 am English 10:30 am English — Livestreamed Mr. Luis Cuza - Ext 308 Mrs. Annette Perez - Ext 302 12:30 pm Español — Livestreamed Director of Music Ministries Curator of Records 5:30 pm English Virtus Training Coordinator Mr. Juan del Sol - Ext 311 CONFESSIONS Weddings Coordinator Mr. Rene Denis Maintenance — Commodore Property Mgmt Priests are available to hear Confessions every Mr. Jorge Perez - Ext 318 Saturday morning, from 8:30am to 10:00am. Director of Advancement & Stewardship Mrs. Nubia Vivas Penitents must be wearing a mask and maintain Custodian 6 feet social distancing while waiting in line. SAINT THERESA CATHOLIC SCHOOL ADORATION School Office Hours Address Contact The Blessed Sacrament is Monday - Friday 2701 Indian Mound Trail (305) 446-1738 exposed on Saturdays from 7:15 am - 3:15 pm Coral Gables, FL 33134 www.stscg.org 8:30 am to 10:00 am Administered by the Carmelite Sisters of the Most Sacred Heart of LA - Sr. Rosalie, Principal inside the Church. SACRED STEPS | SACRAMENTAL CELEBRATIONS AT COTLF Welcome to the Catholic Church! Congratulations and God’s Rest in Peace. We Pray for those Congratulations to our Newly Blessings to those Joined in who have Entered Eternity: Baptized: Holy Matrimony: ♦ Carmen Klitin ♦ Alessia Louise Gallegos ♦ Matthew Guthart ♦ Rita Donde ♦ Stella Rae Mari & Emma Guerra ♦ Andres Jose Quintana ♦ Kevin Ruvalcaba & Loriet Bernal SACRAMENT OF BAPTISM SACRAMENT OF HOLY MATRIMONY - Private on Saturdays or Group on Sundays at 2:00pm. Arrangements must - Arrangements must be made with the Parish Office at least be made with the Parish Office at least two (2) months in advance. six (6) months in advance. - Privados los sábados o en grupo los domingos a las 2:00 pm. Arreglos se - Arreglos de bodas se deben hacer en la oficina por lo menos con deben hacer en la oficina por lo menos con dos (2) meses de anticipación. seis (6) meses de anticipación. IGNS OF UR TEWARDSHIP S O S FEBRUARY 14, 2021 Attendance ………………………...……... 935 Thank you for your generosity! ABCD UPDATE In-Church Adult Collection……….. $4,049 ¡Gracias por su generosidad! Our Parish Goal: Loose Collection ……………………….. $2,206 Late, Drop-off, Mail-in ………………. $4,002 $336,500 Online Giving ……………………………... $11,134 Grand Total Devotional Lights ………...…………... $729 Total Pledged: Poor Box/Charities …………………… $67 $91,000 $22,187 OVER THE NEXT SEVERAL WEEKS, WE’LL BE PROVIDING AN ABCD UPDATE SO YOU CAN TRACK OUR PROGRESS TOWARDS MEETING OUR GOAL. THANK YOU FOR YOUR GENEROSITY! - 2 - READINGS FOR THE WEEK OF FEBRUARY 21, 2021 Grant, almighty God, SUNDAY GN 9:8-15; PS 25:4-5, 6-7, 8-9; 1 PT 3:18-22; MK 1:12-15 through the yearly observances of holy MONDAY 1 PT 5:1-4; PS 23:1-3A, 4, 5, 6; MT 16:13-19 Lent, that we may grow in understanding TUESDAY IS 55:10-11; PS 34:4-5, 6-7, 16-17, 18-19; MT 6:7-15 of the riches hidden in Christ and by WEDNESDAY JON 3:1-10; PS 51:3-4, 12-13, 18-19; LK 11:29-32 worthy conduct pursue their effects. THURSDAY EST C:12, 14-16, 23-25; PS 138:1-2AB, 2CDE-3, 7C-8; MT 7:7-12 Through our Lord Jesus Christ, your Son, FRIDAY EZ 18:21-28; PS 130:1-2, 3-4, 5-7A, 7BC-8; who live and reigns with you in the unity of MT 5:20-26 SATURDAY DT 26:16-19; PS 119:1-2, 4-5, 7-8; MT 5:43-48 the Holy Spirit, God, for ever and ever. NEXT SUNDAY GN 22:1-2, 9A, 10-13, 15-18; PS 116: 10, 15, 16-17, 18-19; ROM 8:31B-34; MK 9:2-10 Amen. WEEKLY MASS SCHEDULE & INTENTIONS JOIN A VIRTUAL MINISTRY MEETING st Sunday, February 21 DAILY, MONDAY — FRIDAY 1st Sunday of Lent 8:30 am English Rosary led by the KoC and Emmaus Men Saturday Vigil Andres Herrera’s Birthday Zoom Meeting ID: 878-6322-4740 7:30 am Intentions of the Murdock Family 8:15 pm Evening Rosary with Music and Reflections 9:00 am + Miguel Santibañez, Sr. Rosario con Música y Reflexiones 10:30 am Missa Pro Populo - For All Members of the Parish Family Mondays in English, Martes-Viernes en Español 12:30 pm + Andrea Pea Contact: Marifer Ordoñez, [email protected] 5:30 pm + Eucario Bermudez Monday, February 22nd MONDAY / LUNES Feast of the Chair of St. Peter the Apostle 10:00 am “Seekers” Bible Study Group 6:15 am Intentions of Peter Murdock Contact: Mercy Gonzalez, [email protected] 8:00 am + Catalina Llanos 7:00 pm Adult Bible Study Group 5:30 pm Misa Comunitaria Contact: Julie Otero, [email protected] Tuesday, February 23rd 7:30 pm Emaus de Hombres Memorial of St. Polycarp, Bishop & Martyr Contacto: Andres Hernandez, [email protected] 6:15 am Intentions of Madonna McCutcheon 8:00 am + Alberto Puentes 8:15 pm Family Rosary 5:30 pm Misa Comunitaria Contact: Maria Lavina, [email protected] th Wednesday, February 24 TUESDAY / MARTES Wednesday of Week I of Lent 7:00 pm Legion of Mary — English 6:15 am Intentions of the Murdock Family Contact: Maria Lopez, 786-247-3872 8:00 am + Manuel Aldonza Perez & Magnolia de los Angeles Aldonza 5:30 pm Misa Comunitaria WEDNESDAY / MIERCOLES Thursday, February 25th 7:30 pm Oración de Intercesión / Grupo Carismático Contacto: Maria Arrabal, [email protected] Thursday of Week I of Lent 6:15 am Intentions of the Murdock Family Women’s Emmaus Group / Emaús de Mujeres 8:00 am For all Students Who Recently Celebrated First Penance 2nd Wednesday in English, 4to Miércoles en Español 5:30 pm Misa Comunitaria Contact: Marifer Ordoñez, [email protected] Friday, February 26th THURSDAY / JUEVES Friday of Week I of Lent 7:30pm Men's English Emmaus 6:15 am Intentions of the Murdock Family Contact: [email protected] 8:00 am For All Our Parish Catechumens 5:30 pm Misa Comunitaria FRIDAY / VIERNES Saturday, February 27th 7:00 pm Grupo Carismático: Corazón de Jesus Saturday of Week I of Lent Contacto: Daisy Muik, [email protected] 8:00 am For the Health of Avajit Sonny Banerjee 8:00 pm English Marriage Covenant Group 5 pm (Vigil) + Pedro D. Del Nero Oliver Contact: Janetsy Christensen, [email protected] Sunday, February 28th II Sunday of Lent SATURDAY / SÁBADO 7:30 am Alejandro Herrera’s Birthday Reunión de Convenio Matrimonial (Español) 9:00 am + Emma Hernandez 3er Sábado de cada mes Contacto: Marifer Ordoñez, [email protected] 10:30 am Missa Pro Populo - For All Members of the Parish Family 12:30 pm + Eduardo Rodriguez Arias 5:30 pm + Delfin Jose Diaz - 3 - FROM THE PASTOR’S DESK DEL ESCRITORIO DEL PÁRROCO MY DEAR FRIENDS, MIS QUERIDOS AMIGOS, Silencio. Ese sonido es tan raro. Muchos de nosotros Silence. That sound is so rare. Many of us avoid silence. evitamos el silencio. Sé que ha habido momentos en mi vida I know there have been times in my life that I have avoided it, que lo he evitado, pero, sin embargo, los momentos más but yet the most blessed times I have had in my spiritual life bendecidos que he tenido en mi vida espiritual son cuando are when I have embraced it. Only in silence can we listen to lo he aceptado. Sólo en silencio podemos escuchar la voz the voice of God. Only in silence can we listen to one another de Dios. Sólo en silencio podemos escucharnos unos a in a culture where we constantly try to yell over the other. otros en una cultura en la que constantemente tratamos de On this First Sunday of Lent, we journey with Jesus into the gritar sobre el otro. En este primer domingo de Cuaresma, desert where the gospel tells us that he had no food and viajamos con Jesús al desierto, donde el Evangelio nos dice was tempted by the devil. Another thing Jesus encountered que no tenía comida y fue tentado por el diablo. Otra cosa in the desert was silence. There was no better way to que Jesús encontró en el desierto fue el silencio. No había prepare for his bout with the devil and for his public ministry mejor manera de prepararse para su lucha con el diablo y than to be embraced by the silence that allows the voice of para su ministerio público que estar envuelto por el silencio the Father to be crystal clear.