Latest News (Week 4)
Feb 22nd – 28th
Led by the Spirit
As we begin the First Week of Lent, the Gospel brings us into the desert with Jesus. There, He faces temptation, yet remains faithful to the Father. In this powerful moment, we are reminded that Lent is our own journey into the desert—a time of prayer, sacrifice, and trust in God.
Temptation, struggle, and testing are part of the human experience, but today’s Gospel assures us that we are not alone. Just as the Spirit was with Jesus, the Lord walks with us in our moments of weakness and calls us to rely on His Word.
May this Lenten season strengthen our resolve, deepen our prayer, and draw us closer to Christ as we continue this sacred journey together.
Weekly Giving
Sunday Collection
• Last Week: $11,517
• Last Year (same weekend): $7,917
Vocational Encounter
Sunday, February 22, at 5:00 p.m. for a Youth Mass and Vocational Encounter. A time of fellowship will follow in the parish hall. All are invited, especially the young people of our parish.
Stations of the Cross
During Lent, we will pray the Stations of the Cross
every Friday at 6:00 p.m. in English
and 7:30 p.m. in Spanish.
We warmly invite all parishioners to join us as we journey with Christ and reflect on His path to the Cross.
First Friday Lenten Adoration
On Friday, March 6, the First Friday of the month, we will have 12 hours of Adoration before the Blessed Sacrament, beginning at 8:30 p.m. on Friday evening and concluding at 7:30 a.m. on Saturday, March 7.
Spending time before the Lord is especially meaningful during the Lenten season, as we seek to deepen our prayer, grow in conversion, and draw closer to Christ.
We invite you to spend a special hour with Jesus.
Please call the parish office to reserve your time.
Food Pantry – Monthly Collection
This weekend we held our monthly food distribution, serving families in need within our community.
Next weekend will be our monthly Food Pantry collection.
We thank you for your continued generosity and support of this important parish ministry.
The Passion Play—Save The Date
Our parish Passion Play will take place on
Friday, March 20, and Saturday, March 21.
This cherished parish tradition, which was prayerfully brought back last year, continues to be a powerful reflection on the love and sacrifice of Christ. It is more than a presentation—it is a prayer offered for our parish and our entire community.
We invite everyone to come and take part in this sacred experience.
Consecration to St. Joseph
On March 19, we will offer the opportunity to make a Consecration to St. Joseph.
This is a beautiful way to entrust ourselves and our families to his spiritual protection and guidance as we grow closer to Christ.
If you are interested, please contact the parish office.
First Sunday of Lent
Lent is a sacred invitation.
For forty days, we walk with Christ into the desert—a place of silence, testing, and renewal.
It is a time to return to what matters most, to let go of what distracts us, and to draw closer to the heart of God.
Through prayer, fasting, and acts of love, may this holy season purify our hearts, strengthen our faith, and lead us more deeply into the mystery of Christ.
Lord, guide us through this Lenten journey and renew us by Your grace.
Week 3
Feb 15th – 21st
Living the Law from the Heart
In today’s Gospel, Jesus reminds us that He has come not to abolish the law, but to fulfill it. He calls us to go beyond what is seen on the outside and to live our faith from the heart—with sincerity, love, and faithfulness to God.
As we reflect on this message, we are also mindful that the Lenten season begins next week on Ash Wednesday, a sacred time that invites us to prayer, fasting, and almsgiving as we prepare our hearts for Easter.
May the message of today’s Gospel guide us as we continue to grow together in faith and prepare to enter this holy season.
Weekly Giving
Sunday Collection
• Last Week: $8,675
• Last Year (same weekend): $7,795
President’s Day – Office Closed
The parish office will be closed on Monday, February 16, in observance of Presidents’ Day.
The Mass schedule will remain the same.
Parish Pilgrimage to Turkey and Greece
Our parish is organizing a pilgrimage to Turkey and Greece from October 5–16, accompanied by Father Rumando.
Anyone interested please contact Juan Zurita at 786-656-0594 for more information.
Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament Schedule Update
Beginning Thursday, April 9, after the Lenten season, Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament will move to Thursdays.
This change reflects the special significance of Thursday as the day Jesus instituted the Holy Eucharist at the Last Supper.
The Passion Play Is Returning
Our parish is prayerfully preparing for the return of the Passion Play, a powerful and meaningful reflection on the love and sacrifice of Christ. This special tradition is more than a performance—it is a prayer, offered by our parish for our parish and for all who will witness it.
We ask you to keep this effort, and all those involved, in your prayers as we prepare our hearts for this sacred moment.
Ash Wednesday – Beginning of Lent
Ash Wednesday, February 18, a sacred day that invites us to prayer, fasting, and almsgiving as we turn our hearts back to God and prepare for Easter. Receiving ashes reminds us of our need for repentance and our trust in God’s mercy.
Ash Wednesday Mass & Service Schedule:
• 7:30 a.m. – Mass (English)
• 12:00 noon – Mass (Spanish)
• 5:00 p.m. – Mass (English)
• 6:15 p.m. – Ash Service (Bilingual)
• 7:00 p.m. – Mass (Spanish)
All are encouraged to take part in this important beginning of our Lenten journey.
Stations of the Cross
During Lent, we will pray the Stations of the Cross every Friday:
• 6:00 p.m. – English
• 7:30 p.m. – Spanish (following the evening Mass)
All parishioners are encouraged to participate in these Lenten devotions as we walk with Christ on His journey to the Cross.
Parish Lenten Mission
Join us for our Parish Lenten Mission led by Father Justin Maria Cinnante, O.Carm.
on Saturday, February 21, from 2:00 – 5:00 p.m., concluding with the celebration of Holy Mass.
All are invited to attend as we prepare our hearts for the Lenten season.
Vocational Encounter
Sunday, February 22, at 5:00 p.m. for a Youth Mass and Vocational Encounter. A time of fellowship will follow in the parish hall. All are invited, especially the young people of our parish.
Father Madden Memorial Mass
Join us for the second anniversary of the passing of Reverend Father Thomas Madden.
- Friday, February 20th @ 6:30PM (Bilingual Mass)
Week 2
Feb 8th – 14th
Lenten Season
Ash Wednesday – February 18
The Lenten season begins on Ash Wednesday, a sacred day of prayer and repentance that invites us to turn our hearts back to God and prepare for Easter through prayer, fasting, and almsgiving.
Stations of the Cross
During Lent, we will pray the Stations of the Cross every Friday:
- 6:00 p.m. – English
- 7:30 p.m. – Spanish (following the evening Mass)
All parishioners are encouraged to participate in these Lenten devotions as we walk with Christ on His journey to the Cross.
Parish Lenten Mission
Join us for our Parish Lenten Mission led by Father Justin Maria Cinnante, O.Carm.
Saturday, February 21, from 2:00 – 5:00 p.m., concluding with the celebration of Holy Mass.
All are invited to attend as we prepare our hearts for the Lenten season.
Finance Council Meeting
The Finance Council will meet on Saturday, February 14, at 9:30 a.m.
Parish Office Closed
The parish office will be closed on Monday, February 16, in observance of Presidents’ Day.
Salt and Light
In today’s Gospel, Jesus calls us to be the salt of the earth and the light of the world. With these images, He reminds us that our faith is meant to be lived and shared, bringing flavor, hope, and light to the world around us.
As we continue our journey through Ordinary Time, this Gospel invites us to reflect on how our daily actions reflect Christ’s love. May we allow God’s light to shine through us—in our words, our choices, and our service—so that others may come to know His goodness.
Weekly Giving
Sunday Collection
- Last Week: $10,246
- Last Year (same weekend): $9,456
Mass for the Anointing of the Sick
In observance of the World Day of the Sick, there will be an additional bilingual Mass with the Anointing of the Sick
This Wednesday, February 11, at 12:00 noon.
All who are in need of healing or strength are warmly invited to attend.
Second Collection – Peter’s Pence
This weekend’s second collection will be for Peter’s Pence, which supports the works of the Holy Father and his charitable efforts throughout the world.
Thank you for your generosity.
Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament – Schedule Update
Beginning Thursday, April 9, after the Lenten season, Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament will move to Thursdays.
This change reflects the special significance of Thursday as the day Jesus instituted the Holy Eucharist at the Last Supper.
The Passion Play Is Returning
Our parish is prayerfully preparing for the return of the Passion Play, a powerful and meaningful reflection on the love and sacrifice of Christ.
This special tradition is more than a performance—it is a prayer, offered by our parish for our parish and for all who will witness it.
We ask you to keep this effort, and all those involved, in your prayers as we prepare our hearts for this sacred moment.
Father Madden Memorial Mass
Join us for the second anniversary of the passing of Reverend Father Thomas Madden.
- Friday, February 20th @ 6:30PM (Bilingual Mass)
Week 1
Feb 1st – 7th
College and Career Workshop
Join us for our College and Career Workshop with Francisco Garcia this Sunday, February 1, in the parish hall.
2:00 p.m. in Spanish and 3:30 p.m. in English.
Learn how to plan for your future and prepare for college and beyond.
Parish Lift Update
The installation of our parish lift has experienced a few delays due to recent weather conditions.
If all goes as planned, we expect the installation to be completed this week, next week the latest.
We appreciate your patience and understanding throughout this process, and we ask for your prayers that everything proceeds smoothly so that our lift may soon be fully operational.
Installation of the Archbishop of New York
The Archdiocese of New York joyfully announces that Bishop Ronald A. Hicks will be installed as the 11th Archbishop of New York on Friday, February 6, 2026, at St. Patrick’s Cathedral.
Archbishop-designate Hicks was appointed by Pope Leo XIV and will begin his pastoral ministry leading our local Church. Please keep him in your prayers as he prepares for this important moment.
Living the Beatitudes
As we begin a new month, we gather to hear the words of Jesus in the Gospel of Matthew 5:1–12a, where He proclaims the Beatitudes.
In these teachings, Jesus reminds us that true blessing is found not in status or success, but in humility, mercy, and trust in God.
May the message of today’s Gospel guide our hearts and actions as we move forward together in faith.
Weekly Giving
Sunday Collection
- Last Week: $5,405
- Last Year (same weekend): $9,105
7th Anniversary of Father Rafael
We joyfully celebrate the 7th anniversary of Father Rafael’s priesthood on Monday, February 2.
We thank God for his faithful service and dedication to our parish, and we ask you to please keep him in your prayers.
Mass for the Anointing of the Sick
In observance of the World Day of the Sick, there will be a Bilingual Mass with the Anointing of the Sick on Wednesday, February 11, at 12:00 noon.
All who are in need of healing or strength are invited to attend.
Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament — Schedule Update
Beginning Thursday, April 9, after the Lenten season, Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament will move to Thursdays.
This change reflects the special significance of Thursday as the day Jesus instituted the Holy Eucharist at the Last Supper.
Updated Mass & Adoration Schedule Beginning Thursday, April 9
The schedule will be as follows:
- 7:30 a.m. – Mass (English)
- 8:00 a.m. – Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament
- 6:45 p.m. – Benediction
- 7:00 p.m. – Mass (Spanish)
Tuesday Mass schedule will remain the same:
- 7:30 a.m. – Mass (English)
- 9:00 a.m. – Mass (Spanish)
