CHURCH OF THE LITTLE FLOWER

CHURCH OF THE LITTLE FLOWER
2711 INDIAN MOUND TRAIL
CORAL GABLES, FL 33134
PHONE: (305)446-9950 FAX: (305)446-7624
Website: www.cotlf.org
Pastor:
Parochial Vicar:
In Residence:
Rev. Michael W. Davis
Rev. Alfredo Rolón
Rev. Piotr M. Paciorek
Rev. Sean O’Sullivan
Rev. Matthew S. Ibok
Assigned Permanent Deacons:
Rev. Mr. Roberto Fleitas
Rev. Mr. Raul Flores
Rev. Mr. Miguel Parladé
Assigned Seminarian:
Krystian Gadzina
Rectory Hours
Monday - Friday: 8:30 am to 8:30 pm
Saturday - 9:00am - 4:00pm
Sunday - 12:00pm - 4:00pm
Mass Schedule
Monday - Friday
Saturday
Vigil
Sunday
6:15 am English
8:00 am English
5:30 pm Spanish
8:00 am English
5:00 pm English
7:30 am
9:00 am
10:30 am
12:30 pm
5:30 pm
7:00 pm
English
English
English
Spanish
English
Spanish
Gift Shop Hours
Monday - Saturday: 9:00am to 12:00pm
June 17, 2012
disarray
Page
TwoTwo
From the desk of Father Davis
Happy Father’s Day weekend! I’ll be returning from the Holy
Land later today (Sunday). My fellow pilgrims and I will have
many stories to tell. Soon another trip will be planned. Let us
dream.
Now that I am beginning my second year as your pastor, I
thought it would be appropriate to reflect with you on the results
of my first year. Together we have accomplished much! Allow
me to list what has happened that is new and different in our
parish since this time last year:

We have taken steps to end the catering contract at
Comber Hall, giving the parish full operational control and all
future revenue, as of July 2013;

The parish center office hours have been extended to
include evenings and weekends to accommodate growth and
after-hours access;

A 42-person parish pilgrimage to the Holy Land was
made, bringing enrichment to parishioners and their families;

We have purchased two new chalices and three new ciboria for use as sacred vessels during Holy Mass;

We now have a Parish Council, a Finance Council, and
an Operational Budget;


The Cross on top of our dome is now illuminated;
asbestos has been removed from the church, and a new
state of the art sound system has been installed;


A new phone contract in the parish office and rectory
has resulted in sizeable savings to our church;

A refurbished Holy Water Font has been installed in
the vestibule, together with the placement of a new
wooden console cabinet on which we have placed our
bulletins and flyers;

There are new decorative garbage cans at the doors of
church, as well as maroon carpet mats at each of the
doors. We have also acquired large plastic tubs into
which we now neatly place our weekly donations to
Saint John Bosco;

We have refurbished and re-stained our pews
throughout the church and the Parish Center Chapel,
also redoing the kneelers with maroon colored padding;

We are now using a prominent and dignified presider’s
chair at Mass, which rests on newly acquired Asian
carpet, adding beauty to the sanctuary. We also have a
newly upholstered Archbishop’s chair with the prelate’s
coat of arms fastened on the head board, which is used
for Confirmation ceremonies and major pontificals;
We have obtained 4 new sets of priestly vestments (of all
major liturgical colors) with matching diaconal vesture, adding
great stately dignity to our liturgies;
We have obtained a new set of Altar Server albs with
corresponding cinctures, now used by all acolytes in the
church;

We have increased the number of additional priests by
three, also adding a new full-time Director of Development,
with a full-time Youth Minister on the way;

In November we had a joyous Ministries Appreciation
Evening, bestowing the Spirit of the Parish Award on exemplary parishioners;

We began the seasonal Pastor’s Lecture series, started a
seasonal 12:15pm Mass (from Labor Day to Memorial Day),
and had our first Healing Mass, now to be a quarterly liturgical
offering at our parish;

We had two successful garage sales, raising funds and a
sense of community;

Leaks in the church roof were repaired, followed up by
additional roofing inspections, which identified work done to
prevent future major problems;

A parish Photo Directory initiative was accomplished,
with the delivery of the directory now set for July;


On Sundays and solemn occasions, we now use the
stately candles that mark traditional Catholic altars.
This is complimented by the use of incense at major
liturgies;
A successful ABCD campaign took place this past
spring, bringing financial reinforcement to the parish, even as
it has met our goals for the Archdiocese. Some $50G will be
coming back to the parish to use toward our numerous repair
projects;

We have re-landscaped the front entrance of the
church, adding a rose garden and enhancements to the
front walkway;
New missalettes and hymnals have recently been introduced, providing a broader repertoire of musical selections in
English and Spanish, with large print, and having hard covers;

We have repaired and upgraded the historic church
sign at the front of our property;

We have ended the expensive cleaning contract which
burdened the school, the change has resulted in huge
annual savings to the school budget;

We obtained new landscaping and air-conditioning
contracts, a significant savings for both school and
parish, also resulting in better service;

The church offices have been re-configured, adding a
much needed conference room, new offices on the
second floor, and the opening of the Little Flower Gift
Shop;

We addressed the long-needed electrical and air
conditioning repair work at the rectory, including the
installation of several new kitchen appliances, as well
as a washer and dryer;


The patio project and its memorialized bricks will soon
come to fruition this summer. Approvals have been acquired.
Installation is soon to commence;

Although a beautiful virtual tour was developed and is
operational on our current website, a contract has been signed
to design a fresh website, presenting a new face with many
conveniences for the community through on-line communication;

Several major repair projects are currently out for bid,
including the painting of the convent and some of our other
buildings;

Countless spiritual initiatives are on the horizon during
the year ahead.
Working together, we build the Kingdom of God in the midst of the
“kingdom of man.” Thank you for your support, as we seek to follow Christ, our Light.
Page Three
Eleventh Sunday in Ordinary Time
June 17, 2012
They that are planted in the house of the LORD
shall flourish in the courts of our God.
—Psalm 92:14
GOD’S TIME
We either pay attention to or ignore “clock time” as
we play in the summer sun and note the earth’s tilt and
the lengthening days. We live by time. We reckon time
in seconds and minutes and hours, or we use broader
chunks like suppertime and summertime.
God keeps another sort of time. God speaks to us of
“saving time,” that is, the time of salvation. This sense of
time is called kairos, and this time is always now, always
present and available, always revealing, often surprising.
This Sunday’s readings alert us to the reality and the
import of God’s time. Ezekiel and the Gospel of Mark
remind us that our labor and our plotting and our
planning rest in God. For God takes our smallest efforts
and makes of them great works. Paul points us to the
“harvest” time, urges us to be watchful for its coming,
and calls us to recognize that we must spend our time
pleasing God.
TREASURES FROM OUR TRADITION
The reign of God comes about because people
commit to reversing their lives completely, to embracing
new vision, new values. Many popular television shows
exploit an unattractive side of human nature by pitting
contestants against one another, even to the point of
performing dangerous stunts or devious schemes, to gain
money or favor.
At the liturgy, we counter that impulse by committing
ourselves to live generously. In response to Christ’s total
gift, we offer bread and wine as the emblems of our lives,
our hopes, our joys and sorrows. The bread and wine
carried to the altar contain our lives, and by offering our
lives to God, we prepare to receive the gift of God’s own
life. We are to become what we receive: the body of
Christ.
On Sundays, this self-giving is often accompanied
by a collection and procession of gifts for the poor and
money for the upkeep of the parish. There are certainly
other methods of collecting money, some perhaps more
efficient. Yet the act of giving from our abundance, and
attending to the needs of the poor, opens us up to
participation in the changes the Reign of God requires.
Saturday, June 23, 2012 Mass Schedule
08:00 am Fr. Ibok
05:00 pm Fr. Paciorek
Sunday, June 24, 2012 Mass Schedule
07:30 am Fr. Davis
09:00 am Fr. Paciorek
10:30 am Fr. Davis
12:30 pm Fr. Rolón
05:30 pm Fr. Ibok
07:00 pm Fr. Rolón
Hounding Heaven with Prayer
Let us pray for our New Baptized
Hailey Catalina Alfonso - Francesca Noelle Black
Sofia Zoila Capin - Dominick Joseph Fili
Tiffany Rose Rial - Victoria Sofia Ruiz
Let us pray for Those Joined in Holy Matrimony
Eduardo Icaza and Mariana De Michele
Let us pray for Those Who Need Healing
Miguel Angel Garcia Canet
Carlos Javier Sequeira - Andres Arias - Eddy Bruno
Gabriel Habib - Briana Vega
Lizveth Chavez - Roman Piloto
Ms. Francesca - Jessica Spaeth - Alejandro Rodriguez
Steven Michael - Carola & Robert Fitts - Ana Fennema
Let us Pray for Those Who Have Gone to Their
Eternal Rest
Blanca Iglesias
José Antonio Pena
José Joaquín Miranda
Delfín Torre
Amado Peña
Paulino A. Cuesta
Let us Pray for Our Soldiers who have been
Deployed
Ezekiel Hernández
Sal Zocco
Signs of our Stewardship
Weekend of June 3, 2012
Attendance……………………………………3,234
Adult Collection………………………..…..$16,793
Children’s Collection…………………………...375
Candles………………………………………….615
Special Eastern Europe Collection………….$3,323
Page Four
Mass Intentions
Sunday - June 17
7:30 am (+)Enrique F. Echenique
9:00 am Father’s Day Novena
10:30 am Members of the Parish Family
12:30 pm Vivios y Difuntos de la Familia Portocarrero H.
Family
5:30 pm (+)Román Lugo
7:00 pm Intenciones de Kevin Murdock
Monday - June 18
6:15 am Father’s Day Novena
8:00 am Hellman-Sheeran Family
5:30 pm Aniversario de Boda de Mary & David Trontz
Tuesday - June 19
6:15 am Father’s Day Novena
8:00 am (+)Emma Flores
5:30 pm (+)Olga Obeso Vda. de Gomez
Wednesday - June 20
6:15 am Father’s Day Novena
8:00 am (+)Aileen Salokar
5:30 pm For Vocations
Thursday - June 21
6:15 am Father’s Day Novena
8:00 am Jessica Spaeth’s Health
5:30 pm (+)Raul Alvarez
Friday - June 22
6:15 am Father’s Day Novena
8:00 am Intentions of Paulina Murdock
5:30 pm Intenciones de la Familia Murdock
Saturday - June 23
8:00 am Father’s Day Novena
5:00 pm (+)Blanca Suarez
Sunday - June 24
7:30am Father’s Day Novena
9:00 am Intentions of John Murdock
10:30 am Members of the Parish Family
12:30 pm (+)Leonila Mireya Abreu
5:30 pm (+)Fernández Shelton, O’Bourke Families
7:00 pm (+)Ricardo Ramirez
SKY Vacation Bible School
“SKY Totally Catholic Vacation Bible School will be
held the last week of June. It teaches Christian values to
children during a week of fun and excitement that includes
Games, Science Exploration, Bible Adventures, and much
more. Early Drop off and After Camp Care are available.
This event is one the kids look forward to all year long,
spaces fill quickly, so register early. Please go to
www.https://osv.groupvbspro.com/vbs/ez/littleflower for
more information.
Parish Weekly Calendar
Sunday - June 17
2:00 pm Baptisms Scheduled CH
Monday - June 18
7:00 pm St. Vincent de Paul RPC
7:00 pm No CCD Class
7:00 pm Bible Study Group
7:30 pm Cursillos RPC
7:00 pm Synod CH
Tuesday - June 19
4:00 pm No CCD Class
7:00 pm RCIA English RPC
8:00 pm Charismatic Prayer Group RPC
Wednesday - June 20
7:30 pm Legión de María LH
Thursday - June 21
10:00 am Legion of Mary 129 Almeria, CG
6:30 pm Charismatic Group (Spanish) RPC
7:00 pm Clase de Biblia 3411 SW 63rd Ave.
7:00 pm RCIA Spanish RPC
Friday - June 22
6:45 pm No Wedding
8:30 pm No Wedding
Saturday - June 23
8:30 am No Baptism Class
10:00 am No CCD Class
1:00 pm No Wedding
3:00 pm No Wedding
6:45 pm No Wedding
Legend: CAF-St. Theresa School Cafeteria; CHChurch of The Little Flower; LH-Legion of Mary
House (129 Almeria Avenue); SJA-St. Joseph
Aula (School); RPC-Reilly Parish Center; CPHComber Parish Hall; STS-St. Theresa School
Parish Center
2711 Indian Mound Trail
Coral Gables, Florida 33134
Phone: (305) 446-9950
www.cotlf.org
Sacrament of Penance
Saturday (English and Spanish) 9:00 to 10:00 a.m.
Sacrament of Baptism
Private on Saturdays 11:00 am, 11:30 am., 12:00 pm or
Group on Sundays at 2:00 p.m.
Arrangements must be made with the Parish Office two
months in advance.
Sacrament of Matrimony
Arrangements must be made with the Parish Office at least
six months in advance.
St. Theresa Catholic School
2701 Indian Mound Trail
Coral Gables, Florida 33134
Phone: (305) 446-1738
www.stscg.org
Sr. Rosalie, OCD., Principal
Ext. 206
Administrated by The Carmelite Sisters
of the Most Sacred Heart
Office Staff
Mrs. Maria Elena Chialastri,
Office Manager
Administrative Assistant to the Pastor
Ext. 306
Dr. Dawn Fontana,
Director of Liturgical Music
Ext. 305
Sister Carla, OCD,
Director of Religious Education
(305)446-5540
Mr. Juan Del Sol,
Wedding Coordinator
Ext. 311
Mr. Wayne Carter,
Director of Development
Ext. 310
Mrs. Maria Pernas,
Bookkeeper
Ext. 314
Mrs. Ada Hernandez,
Sacramental Records Coordinator
Ext. 302
Ms. Vivian Xiqués,
Receptionist
Virtus Training Coordinator
Ext. 300
Mrs. Cris Garcia-Casals,
Secretary-- Office of Religious Education
(305)446-5540
Farewell to Father Rolón
Father Alfredo Rolón, who has served as our Parochial
Vicar for seven of the past ten years, will soon be moving
to Key West to take up a new assignment at the Basilica of
Saint Mary Star of the Sea. His service here at the Church
of the Little Flower has been greatly appreciated, and our
community wishes him well as he takes leave of us. His
last Spanish Mass with us will be Sunday, June 24th at
12:30pm. The liturgy will be followed by a reception with
light refreshments in Comber Hall. If you are able, stop by
and offer Father a few words of farewell.
SYNOD
The Synod listening sessions are underway! Please be sure
to look at the schedule of remaining sessions in order to
participate in this historic process. What if you can’t attend one of the Archbishop’s listening sessions? Don’t
worry: there are other ways to participate. Many parishes
are hosting their own listening sessions between July and
September. The feedback collected at these sessions will
also become part of the data used by the Synod teams in
creating goals for the future of the archdiocese. Additionally, on July 1st we will launch the online feedback form,
for those who are not able to attend a session in person. .
For more information regarding the Synod, go to
www.synodmiami.org or e-mail your questions to
[email protected]. PLEASE NOTE: The Synod scheduled here at Church of the Little Flower will be held this
Monday, June 18th at the church, NOT at Comber Hall
as previously announced.
Today, June 17th is Father’s Day.
Remember your father at Mass on
Father’s Day
Next Week’s SECOND Collection
Next week, Sunday, June 24th our Diocese will
take up the Peter Pence Collection, which provides
the Holy Father with the funds he needs to carry out
his most important charitable works. The proceeds
benefit the most disadvantaged: victims of war, oppression and natural disasters. Through your generosity, we can cast the peace of Christ upon the world.
Page Six
Undécimo Domingo del Tiempo Ordinario
17 de junio de 2012
Plantados en la casa del Señor,
en medio de sus atrios los justos darán flores.
— Salmo 92(91):14
EL TIEMPO DE DIOS
O le ponemos atención o ignoramos “la hora del reloj”,
cuando jugamos en el sol del verano y notamos la inclinación de la Tierra y la prolongación de los días. Vivimos en
el tiempo. Marcamos el tiempo en segundos, minutos y
horas, o hablamos de segmentos más largos como la hora de
la cena o el verano.
Dios marca el tiempo de otra manera. Dios nos habla de
“ahorrar tiempo”, es decir, el tiempo de la salvación. Este
sentido del tiempo se llama kairos, y esta vez es siempre
ahora, siempre presente y disponible, siempre revelador. A
menudo sorprendente.
Las lecturas de este domingo nos alertan sobre la realidad y la importancia del tiempo de Dios. Ezequiel y el
Evangelio según San Marcos nos recuerdan que nuestro
trabajo y nuestros planes dependen de Dios. Porque Él toma
nuestros pequeños esfuerzos y hace de ellos grandes obras.
Pablo nos señala el tiempo de la “cosecha”, nos insta a estar
atentos a su cumplimiento y nos llama a reconocer que debemos dedicar nuestro tiempo a agradar a Dios.
EL SINODO
¡Las sesiones de opinión del Sínodo están en marcha!
Vea el calendario de sesiones para participar en este proceso
histórico. ¿Qué pasa si usted no puede asistir a una de las
sesiones de opinión con el arzobispo? No se preocupe: hay
otras maneras de participar. Muchas parroquias están organizando sus propias sesiones de opinión entre julio y septiembre. La información recogida en estas sesiones también
formará parte de los datos utilizados por los equipos del
Sínodo en la creación de objetivos para el futuro de la arquidiócesis. Además, el 1 de julio vamos a publicar el formulario de evaluación en el sitio web para quienes no puedan
asistir a las asambleas. Para más información sobre el Sínodo, vaya a www.synodmiami.org o envíenos sus preguntas
por correo electrónico a [email protected]. El Lunes, 18
de Junio el Sínodo de Little Flower se llevará a cabo en
la iglesia.
TRADICIONES DE NUESTRA FE
Muchas parejas se casan durante este mes. Las bodas son
ritos religiosos y culturales que celebran el inicio de un matrimonio. En 1215 el matrimonio se convirtió en sacramento
cristiano. Este sacramento tiene un rito simple por el cual la
pareja se casa proclamando en público su mutuo consentimiento. En Latinoamérica varios ritos culturales han sido incorporados al rito cristiano para embellecerlo con simbolismo
y folclor.
Uno de estos ritos es el de las arras y es mencionado por
Jesús en la parábola de la mujer que encuentra su moneda perdida. Según tradiciones judías y árabes la familia del novio
entregaba una cantidad de dinero al padre de la novia. Algunas
de estas monedas eran dadas a la novia como recuerdo del día
de su boda. Esta costumbre llega a España durante la invasión
de los Moros. Pero luego los españoles la trajeron a América.
Arras significan “garantía” y son las primicias del sostenimiento económico que el novio dará a la nueva familia que se
establece en el matrimonio de la pareja. Normalmente son 13
monedas representando a Jesús y a los doce apóstoles.
LECTURAS DE LA SEMANA
Lunes:
1 Re 21:1-16; Mt 5:38-42
Martes:
1 Re 21:17-29; Mt 5:43-48
Miércoles: 2 Re 2:1, 6-14; Mt 6:1-6, 16-18
Jueves:
Sir 48:1-14; Mt 6:7-15
Viernes:
2 Re 11:1-4, 9-18, 20; Mt 6:19-23
Sábado:
2 Cr 24:17-25; Mt 6:24-34
Domingo: Vigilia: Jer 1:4-10; Sal 71 (70); 1 Pe 1:8-12;
Lc 1:5-17
Día: Is 49:1-6; Sal 139 (138); Hch 13:22-26;
Lc 1:57-66, 80
Nuevos Feligreses
¡Bienvenidos! Por favor, visite la oficina de la iglesia
para inscribirse en la parroquia o vaya a www.cotlf.org.