Weekly Reflection
The Acts of Peter
A lot of things have been recorded in the Gospels about Peter, especially his interactions with Jesus. If we take a closer look at four particular ones, we can trace his faith journey; we will discover how his faith journey is so similar to the faith journey of most believers. Peter’s journey of faith began with his call – Peter was weary trying to catch fish all night. And yet, at Jesus’ command, Peter said in reply, “Master, we have…
Weekly Prayers
24th Sunday in Ordinary Time Prayers of the Faithful Celebrant: Brothers and sisters, in today’s Gospel, Simon Peter professed his faith in our Savior Jesus Christ as the Messiah, his faith journey went through ups and downs in the Gospel, which is something we can all relate to in our own faith journey. In faith, let us offer these prayers to the Lord: L. We pray for our parishioners. May the faith journey of each parishioner be guided by…
Mid-Autumn Festival
The Mid-Autumn Festival is a harvest festival celebrated in Chinese culture; along with the Chinese New Year, it is one of the most important celebrations in Chinese culture. Some call it the Moon Festival or Mooncake Festival. This year, the Mid-Autumn Festival is on September 17, 2024. The history of the Mid-Autumn Festival dates back over 3,000 years. As a harvest festival, it was a time to enjoy the successful reaping of rice and wheat with food offerings made in…
Saints of the Month
What are saints and why pray to saints? Saints are persons who have died and have gone to heaven. They lived a life of heroic virtue because of their love for Jesus Christ. The saints are the good and faithful servants of the Lord (cf. Matthew 25:21), they are the blessed ones who have inherited the kingdom (cf. Matthew 25:34). Christians need to be reminded of the saints because although saints are human persons like us, they inspire us to…
Welcome to the RCIA program!
RCIA Program has begun! RCIA means Rite of Christian Initiation for Adults; some parishes call it the OCIA (Order of Christian Initiation for Adults). Either way you call it, it is a process through which unbaptized adults and children over the age of seven undergo formation in the teachings and practices of the Catholic Church. The RCIA may sometimes include adult Christians (Protestants) who have already been baptized or adult Catholics who have already been baptized in the Catholic Church,…
AoA Eucharistic Congress
June 20-21, 2025
Reserve the date! Fr. Bill encourages all parishioners to make plans to participate in the Eucharistic Congress in Atlanta next year on June 20-21, 2025. Our church will host the first-ever Chinese Track in the Eucharistic Congress. This is an incredible opportunity for all of us to see and experience the great number of Catholics in Atlanta united under the One Body of Christ!
Confirmation for Adults
Are you a Catholic adult and have not yet received the Sacrament of Confirmation? If so, we invite you to join our Confirmation program to prepare you for the Sacrament of Confirmation at the Easter Vigil in 2025. If you are interested, please contact Fr. Bill.
Anointing of the Sick
First Sundays after 10:30am Mass
Every first Sunday of the month after the 10:30am Mass, Fr. Bill will administer the Anointing of the Sick in the Sanctuary.
Faith Workshop
First Sundays after 10:30am Mass
Every first Sunday of the month after the 10:30am Mass, the monthly faith workshop convenes in the Conference Room.