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245 W. Hwy 90, China, Texas 77613
Welcome!
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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.
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​​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.
Please consider a donation so we may continue our parish ministry. Thank you, and God Bless!
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.
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Adoration- Wednesday
8:30 a.m. -10:00 a.m.
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Baptism: Please call the
office for appointment. Baptism Classes are required.
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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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JOIN US FOR CHILDRENS MASS
the second Sunday of each month.
Sunday March 1, 2026
Second Sunday of Lent
The Transfiguration is a sign of hope
When Jesus was transfigured before the disciples, they had a glimpse of the glorified future that awaits us.
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​​​​First Reading- Genesis 12:1-4a- God calls Abraham from his homeland and promises to make him a great nation.
PSALM-33:4-5,18-20,22- R/. Lord, let your mercy be on us, as we place our trust in you.
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Second Reading-2 Timothy 1:8b-10- Timothy explains that God calls us to holiness through the grace of Christ.
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​Gospel- Matthew 17:1-9- Peter, James & John see Jesus transfigured and speaking with Moses and Elijah. As they descended from the mountain, Jesus tells them not to tell anyone of the vision.​​​​
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14th Annual Local Lenten Pilgrimage March 7th, 2026 9am to 4pm
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Father & Son weekend Retreat March 6-8 Christ Central
Second Sunday of Lent
Transfiguration Manifestation
It may seem odd to hear the Gospel of the Transfiguration of Jesus during Lent. Wouldn’t it fit better after Easter? After all, the disciples who witnessed it did not tell anyone else about it until after the Resurrection (Matthew 17:9). An answer is found a few verses after our Gospel selection. Jesus tells the disciples that he will suffer (Matthew 17:12). The vision of Jesus’ glory shared by Peter, James, and John was meant to help them not to become discouraged by Jesus’ death on the cross.
The story encourages us during the long season of Lent to be faithful to our prayers, our Lenten sacrifices, and our charity because we have seen a glimpse of the glory that is coming. Some of the details in the Gospel can help us understand.
First, we hear about Jesus’ appearance, that “his face shone like the sun” (Matthew 17:2). Just as we can’t look directly at the sun, so people thought that if they looked at the face of God they would die. If the disciples didn’t believe that Jesus was the Son of God before, they surely did now. For us this can be a reminder that God is with us during this season of Lent, helping our faith to grow.
Next, the three disciples see Moses and Elijah, who were signs that Jesus fulfills the law and the prophets. But when Peter tries to keep them around by offering to set up tents for them, the voice of God interrupts. God tells them that now they should listen to Jesus. The Gospel tells us to keep our eyes on Jesus throughout Lent. Do I grumble about Lent, seeing it as another set of laws to be obeyed? Perhaps I’m forgetting that Lent is not about how much I do for God, but a time to reflect on what God has done for me.
The last line of the Gospel has Jesus admonishing the three not to tell anyone about their vision until after his resurrection. Maybe the disciples were tempted to brag that they were better than the other followers of Jesus. This reminds us that the sacrifices of Lent don’t just make us look holy; they lead us to the new life of Easter.
Valentines Day- Our First Communion students
celebrated First Penance and were disciples at the Last Supper for Jesus Day.
Our High School Youth and Confirmation Class had a great time at Quest Retreat!
Nuvia, Francisco, Lauren, Myah, Jason, Aidan & Kegan. Allison Leger Leader
Way to go!!
SAFETY FOR EVERYONE
