Activities

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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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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Spring Garage Sale
April 20, 2024

Spring is here! Our Parish community Garage Sale will be on April 20, 2024 from 8:00 am to 2:00 pm. Come and shop at huge discount prices on clothes, cookware, small kitchen appliances, furniture, artwork, toys, books and many more! Don’t miss this rare shopping opportunity!

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Family & Friends Day
April 27, 2024

Our next Family & Friends Day will be on Saturday, April 27 starting at 10:00 AM. Come and join us for fun, Tai-Chi and educational activities starting at 10:00 AM. We will have sharing of information on osteoporosis, how to increase bone density and the benefits of eating curry. Lunch will be at noon.

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Chinese Cursillo
June 27-30, 2024

All parishioners are encouraged to join our church’s second Chinese Cursillo weekend on June 27-30, 2024 to be held at the Monastery of the Holy Spirit in Conyers. We have invited 2 priests on that weekend: Fr. Deng Jianwei from the Congregation of St. John the Baptist (CSJB) in Toronto and Fr. Yang Guoyu from Los Angeles, and Deacon Liu Chanyuan of Edmonton.

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National Eucharistic Congress
July 17-21, 2024

In 2024, the 10th National Eucharistic Congress will be held in Indianapolis, Indiana from July 17-21. This historic 5-day gathering of faithful Catholics promises to be a new Pentecost, a powerful anointing and a personal commission to invite others to know our Lord Jesus Christ. Come and join your Catholic brothers and sisters at the 10th National Eucharistic Congress!

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Passiontide Cover

Passiontide

Passiontide refers to the last two weeks of Lent; it begins on Passion Sunday until the Easter Vigil. During Passiontide, the practice of covering crosses and other sacred images in the church may be observed. Crosses are covered until the end of the celebration of the Lord’s Passion on Good Friday. Other sacred images remain covered until the beginning of the Easter Vigil. The practice of covering crosses and sacred images is based on the Gospel reading on Passion Sunday,…

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Holy Week

Palm Sunday commemorates the triumphal entry of Jesus into Jerusalem: When they drew near Jerusalem and came to Bethphage on the Mount of Olives, Jesus sent two disciples, saying to them, “Go into the village opposite you, and immediately you will find an ass tethered, and a colt with her. Untie them and bring them here to me. And if anyone should say anything to you, reply, ‘The master has need of them.’ Then he will send them at once.”…

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