THREE is a CROWD

November 14 marks the third anniversary of the Filipino Mass here in Sts. Peter & Paul Catholic Parish.

Blessed

Today, the solemnity of All Saint's day is a reminder for all of us of God's invitation to holiness.

Hail Mary, full of Grace

(The Blessed Mother Mary Sts. Peter & Paul Church Grotto)

The Sts. Peter and Paul Church Filipino Catholic Community concluded the month long praying of the Holy Rosary before the statue of the Blessed Virgin Mary at the Sts. Peter & Paul Church grounds yesterday, October 31, 2010. We call this devotion to the Blessed Mother as "Block Rosary'. Such is the name because in the Philippines we pray the Rosary by block in the neighborhood. This devotion is part of the Filipino tradition in honoring the Blessed Mother Mary. We pray the Holy Rosary from one house to the other every night for the whole month of October. This devotion started in the early years of Christianity in the Philippines more than 400 years ago. Where there is a group of Filipinos, there is a pratice of this devotion.