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245 W. Hwy 90, China, Texas 77613
Welcome!
Thank you for visiting Our Lady of Sorrows Church online. We hope that our website gives you the information you are seeking. Please feel free to read more about our church on this site, or come in for a visit. We would love to greet you and share with you our love for Jesus Christ and for you, our neighbor.
Our Pastor is Reverend
Polycarp Otieno
Church Office- 409-752-3571
Church Office Hours-
Mon-Thur. 8:00 a.m.- 4:00 p.m.
Friday 8:00 a.m.- 12:00 p.m.
Your donations are sent directly to the Church, credited with your
name. Thank you!
Our Faith
We believe that the door to salvation is always open and so are the doors to our church. Our mission is to be fully devoted to Jesus by opening our arms to those in search of the truth. We show God’s love and concern for our fellow man at every opportunity. Through works of charity and opening our doors to listen and love, we feel that we are walking in the footsteps of Jesus Christ.
Mass Times
WEEKENDS
Saturday at 4:00 PM
Sunday at 8:30 AM
Weekdays:
Tuesday 8:00 AM
Wednesday- 8:00 AM
Thursday- 8:00 AM
Friday 8:00 AM
Reconciliation: Saturday 3:00- 3:45 p.m.
Adoration- Wednesday
8:30 a.m. -10:00 a.m.
Baptism: Please call the
office for appointment. Baptism Classes are required.
Weddings: Diocesan policy for Marriage requires that you make an appointment with the pastor at least six months before the anticipated wedding. Please meet with the pastor before setting your final date.
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We welcome you to our Church, if you would like to join our Parish family, Census forms can be found under the Forms tab or in the Church.
Our next Children's Mass will be on October 13th. All children are invited to join us, and wear your VBS shirt if you have one.
Sunday September 20th, 2026
Twenty-Fifth Sunday in Ordinary Time
God rewards those who place their trust in Him
If we unite ourselves to the heart of Christ, we understand
God's love of the conversion of souls, if we are faithful our whole life or come to him at the last moment.
First Reading- Isaiah 55:6-9- Isaiah proclaims that God is merciful and that his ways are above our ways.
PSALM-145:2-3,8-9,17-18 R/.The Lord is near to all who call upon him.
Second Reading- Philippians 1:20c-24, 27a- Paul is torn between his desire to be in heaven with Christ and the responsibility of his ministry on earth.
Gospel- Matthew 20:1-16a- In the parable of the workers in the vineyard, a landowner pays all the workers equally, despite varying hours of labor.
(This is about the Generosity and love of God)
MONTH OF THE HOLY ANGELS- In her wisdom, the Catholic Church has dedicated certain months to important matters of faith. May is the month of Mary and October is for the Holy Rosary. But September is the month dedicated to the Angels of God? The Church provides special graces to help you grow in your relationship with God's angels. If you are looking to grow closer to God's angels, here are some practical tips you can put into practice this September. Pray to St. Michael Every Morning: The St. Michael the Archangel prayer is easy to memorize and it’s a great way to start your day under his protection. You can also start each morning with the battle cry of St. Michael. Get out of bed, kneel and say "Serviam" - I will serve God. This is what St. Michael cried out in Heaven in response to Satan's rebellion. Pray to your Guardian Angel Every Night: The Angel of God prayer is a perfect way to connect with your guardian angel before falling asleep. Greet the Guardian Angel of Every Person: Call to mind the guardian angel of each person you meet with or talk to during the month of September. Ask their angel how you can help this person grow in holiness. Thank them for their care over their life. This was practiced by many Saints and is something easy you can do. Meditate on the Biblical Passages Involving Angels: Take a little time each day to read from the Bible and meditate on the angels in scripture. See Genesis 18–19; Exodus 23:20–23; Tobit 5–12; Daniel 7 and 10; Luke 1–2; Matthew 18:10; Acts 12:1–17; Hebrews 1; Revelation 5, 8 and 12. Tobit is especially worthwhile if you want to know St. Raphael better. Celebrate the Feast of the Archangels: September 29th is the feast of Sts. Michael, Gabriel and Raphael. Get to know them in advance and pray for their intercession. Make a little fast in advance of their Feast day, sacrifice something that helps you grow in holiness. Go to Mass on the feast and celebrate it after with a meal for family and/or friends. Make use of Catholic Devotionals: Devotional items like Novenas, holy medals, prayer cards, or chaplets can keep us focused and moving in the right direction.
