Today the Virgin gives birth to the incomprehensible One And the earth offers a cave to the unapproachable One Angels and shepherds glorify Him; the Magi journey with a star  Since for our sakes is born the Eternal God as a little Child. (Ancient Orthodox Christian Hymn for Christmas.) The clergy and parishioners of Christ the Savior Orthodox Cathedral wish you and your family a joyous Nativity of our Lord Jesus Christ, and a New Year...

  Beyond the warm fuzzy side of Christmas – the side with idyllic manger scenes, eager shepherds hurrying off to Bethlehem to behold the humble birth, and songs of praise from lofty angels – is the deeper side of Christ's birth. On this side, the hope for new birth and the new beginnings that lie beyond, wait expectantly in the human spirit. It is no accident that the nativity stories of the Bible speak directly about the...

  Special activities and services to celebrate the holiday season will be held for various area congregations. For details, contact church offices directly.  Our Lady of the Lakes Catholic Church, located at 15801 N.W. 67 Avenue, is holding special holiday mass on Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, New Year's Eve and New Year's day. On Tuesday, December 24, a Children’s Festival in Carols will take place at 4:45 p.m. followed by...

  Mayor Wayne Slaton (center in suit), accompanied by the Miami Lakes Town Council and Veteran’s Committee, stand in front of the Government Center where a new Veteran’s Memorial is to be built during the coming year. Their goal is to create awareness for the Veteran’s Committee which is selling bricks to honor loved ones that will be placed in the walkway around the memorial. The bricks cost $100 for one customizable...

  After being undefeated in their regular season, Hialeah Gardens Middle School (HGMS) girls soccer team made it to the quarterfinals. On October 15, they played at Amelia Earhart Park and defeated Miami Springs Middle 1- 0, advancing to the semi-final game.  Later that day, they played against Highland Oaks Middle School in an intense and competitive game. The game ended in a 1-1 tie and HGMS won in penalty kicks. Advancing to the...