Bill Hao

2019-01-13 Bulletin

The Effects of Baptism   The sacrament of baptism has five effects: first, it removes all sins – original and personal. Second, baptized persons receive a sacramental character which configures them to Christ as priest, prophet and king. This sacramental character makes baptized persons a new creation, and distinguishes them from the unbaptized. Third, baptized persons receive the indwelling of the Holy Spirit, which enables them to enter into a personal relationship with God. Fourth, baptized persons become adopted children…

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The Nativity of the Lord

The Roman Catholic Church gives us four different Masses to celebrate the birth of our Lord Jesus Christ: the Vigil Mass, Mass during the Night, Mass at Dawn and Mass during the Day. Originally, the Church celebrated Christmas only with the Mass during the Day, using the Prologue of the Gospel of John for the Gospel: “In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God…” (John 1:1) The Gospel of John makes…

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Tai-chi

Tai-chi is a slow-motion defense exercise which is good for people of all ages. Classes are offered by Tai-chi master Anthony Liu every Sunday at 1:00 pm. Benefits of Tai-chi include improved balance and flexibility, as well as aiding in internal relaxation. All are welcome to attend!

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Cultural Dance

Chinese Cultural Dance class begins every Sunday at 1:30 pm. The dance classes teach a variety of folk and classic dances. All are welcome to join. The dance group performs at various public festivals.

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Evangelization Conference

Thanks be to God! Our Evangelization Conference last September 23, 2018 was a great success! We had an attendance of over 70 first-time visitors, guests and parishioners. Andrew Shen was our conference moderator; our four witness talks were done by Director General Vincent Liu of the Taipei Economic and Cultural Office in Atlanta, and parishioners Xiaoxia Li, Susan Lee and Angela Chang; songs were performed by the HNOJ choir, and small group discussions were led by Daisy Puk, Chao Zhang,…

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Christmas Pageant Video

Joy to the World! On Christmas Day, come and see the children of our parish church re-enact the wonderful mystery of the birth of our Lord Jesus Christ: “For a child is born to us, a Son is given to us; upon His shoulder dominion rests. They name Him Wonder-Counselor, God-Hero, Father-Forever, Prince of Peace.” (Isaiah 9:5) Watch the video

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Last Supper

Our community gathered together to remember in a very special way the Last Supper of Jesus with His disciples. Through this experience, may we obtain a better understanding of what Jesus Christ did at the Last Supper and be drawn closer to Him, who is our Lord and Savior.

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