Bill Hao

Who is St. Justin Martyr?

Who is St. Justin Martyr? St. Justin Martyr was born around 100AD near the ancient biblical city of Shechem in Samaria. He studied philosophy, but he was not satisfied with the pagan philosophers. Eventually, he converted to Christianity. He became an early Christian apologist, defending the Christian faith. His works include “The First Apology” and “Dialogue with Trypho.” After defying an order to sacrifice to the pagan gods, St. Justin Martyr was beheaded, along with six other companions. Selected works…

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2023-05-21 Bulletin

Lessons from the Ascension  There are two things that we can learn from the Ascension of the Lord: Regarding the Ascension, St. Paul said that the God of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of glory, in accord with the exercise of His great might, which He worked in Christ, raised Him from the dead and seated Him at His right hand in the heavens, far above every principality, authority, power and dominion, and every name that is named not…

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The Mission of the Holy Spirit
May 28, 2023

The Mission of the Holy Spirit Scripture Passage It is better for you that I go. For if I do not go, the Advocate will not come to you. But if I go, I will send him to you. (John 16:7) Church teaching and commentary St. Cyril of Alexandria (378-444) once wrote: “After Christ had completed His mission on earth, it still remained necessary for us to become sharers in the divine nature of the Word; i.e., we had to…

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4th of July BBQ
July 4, 2023

4th of July BBQ Our Fourth of July BBQ this year will be held in our church parking lot. Everyone is welcome to join us and share two hours of fun, networking, entertainment and food from 11:00 am to 1:00 pm. We will prepare hot dogs, hamburgers, watermelon and corn. Participants are welcome to bring their own picnic chairs and side dishes to share. There event is free, goodwill donations are welcome. In order for us to prepare the right…

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2023-05-14 Bulletin

The Sending of the Holy Spirit      Jesus said to His disciples, “I will ask the Father, and He will give you another Advocate to be with you always, the Spirit of truth, which the world cannot accept, because it neither sees nor knows it.  But you know it, because it remains with you, and will be in you.” (John 14:16-17)  “The Advocate, the Holy Spirit that the Father will send in my name — He will teach you everything and…

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2023-05-07 Bulletin

The Way of Christ  Jesus said to His disciples, “I am the Way and the Truth and the Life. No one comes to the Father except through me.” (John 14:6) What does it mean that Jesus is the Way? The disciples of Christ were first called Christians at Antioch (cf. Acts 11:26); back then and now, to be called a Christian meant that one is a follower of Christ. But even before the term “Christian” was used, the followers of…

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Our Lady of China
May 14, 2023

The day before Mother’s Day is the feast day of Our Lady of China, the name given to Mary when she appeared to God’s beloved children in Donglu, China in 1900: “…A woman in white appeared above the settlement, and the rioters’ bullets were aimed at her. When the apparition did not fade, attackers had not even time to reorganize because a strange horseman put them to flight.” The Mother of Christ appeared in China showing herself as the protector…

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The Sending of the Holy Spirit
May 14, 2023   

The Sending of the Holy Spirit    Scripture Passages Jesus said to His disciples, “I will ask the Father, and He will give you another Advocate to be with you always, the Spirit of truth, which the world cannot accept, because it neither sees nor knows it.  But you know it, because it remains with you, and will be in you.” (John 14:16-17)  “The Advocate, the Holy Spirit that the Father will send in my name — He will teach you…

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2023-04-30 Bulletin

The Good Shepherd’s Flock Why did Jesus say that He is the Good Shepherd in John 10? John 10 is a continuation of John 9; therefore, Jesus was speaking to the Pharisees who spoke against Him after He cured the man born blind on a Sabbath. Jesus likens the Pharisees as thieves and robbers – those who do not enter the sheepfold through the gate, but climb over to get to the sheep; they also come only to steal and…

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2023-04-23 Bulletin

The Breaking of Bread What does “breaking of bread” mean? According to Jewish custom, communal meals began with a prayer of praise and thanksgiving to God over a loaf of bread, which was then broken and given to the participants. This “breaking of bread” is a special rite with fraternal and religious significance. The Gospels tell us that Jesus “broke bread” with His disciples, especially at the Last Supper. On the night before He offered Himself as Sacrifice on the…

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