Bill Hao

Did Mary die before her Assumption?

The Apostolic constitution of Pope Pius XII states: “We pronounce, declare, and define it to be a divinely revealed dogma: that the Immaculate Mother of God, the ever-Virgin Mary, having completed the course of her earthly life, was assumed body and soul into heavenly glory.” — Pope Pius XII, Munificentissimus Deus, 1950 The question of whether Mary died is significant especially in the context of the Assumption. The story of the Dormition of Mary from the Eastern Orthodox Church, which is…

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2024-2025 RCIA Liturgical Rites Schedule

February 2, 2025 Rite of Welcome and Acceptance February 16, 2025 The Rite of Anointing       March 2, 2025 The Rite of Sending March 8, 2025 The Rite of Election March 23, 2025 3rd Sunday of Lent (The First Scrutiny) March 30, 2025 4th Sunday of Lent (The Second Scrutiny) April 6, 2025 5th Sunday of Lent (The Third Scrutiny) April 19, 2025 Easter Vigil April 27, 2025 Mystagogical Catechesis I May 11, 2025 Mystagogical Catechesis II May 25, 2025…

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Sunday School

Sunday School for the children of our parish begins on August 25, 2024. We have implemented a new curriculum in order to better adapt to the needs of our parish family. Our goal is not only to teach the faith, but also to encourage our children and their parents to practice the faith. Parents are welcome to sit-in our classes. Our Sunday School is supplemented by our online classes for children, teens and adults. Special classes are available for children…

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Chinese School
Begins August 18, 2024

Chinese language classes for adults begins on August 18, 2024, Sundays from 11:30am – 12:30pm. Please register with Michelle Tsai.  August 18, 2024 August 25, 2024 September 8, 2024 September 15, 2024 September 22, 2024 September 29, 2024 October 6, 2024 October 13, 2024 October 20, 2024 October 27, 2024 Fee: $60/person

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May Crowning

The month of May is dedicated to Mary. The traditional practice of crowning an image of Mary is done on the first of May; however, the Holy Name of Jesus Chinese Catholic Mission will celebrate the May Crowning on Sunday, May 5, 2024 at the 10:30 am Mass.    Why is May dedicated to Mary? It is probably because several feast days which honor the Blessed Virgin Mary occur in May; for example: Our Lady of China (the Saturday before…

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Ascension of the Lord

May 9, 2024 is the Solemnity of the Ascension of the Lord. 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…

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Vigil of Pentecost Healing Mass
May 27, 2023

Veni Sancte Spiritus! May 19, 2024 is Pentecost Sunday, there will be a Healing Mass in English on the Vigil of Pentecost, May 18. Many people have experienced the special grace of the Holy Spirit during this healing service. Come and experience the power of the Holy Spirit. All are welcome!

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