PARISH OF THE MOST HOLY ROSARY (CHINESE)
649 Ongpin Street, Binondo, Manila 1006
Erected: 1587
Feast day: Third Sunday of October
Patron Saint/Titular: Our Lady of the Most Holy Rosary
I. HISTORICAL SKETCH
The Chinese apostolic ministry in Manila began with the election of His Excellency, Most Reverend Domingo Salazar, O.P., the first Bishop of Manila. Although the spiritual welfare of the Chine
se in Tondo was under the care of the Agustinian Missionaries, catechetical instructions were conducted in the Pilipino vernacular and hence, the Chinese remained uninstructed in the Christian Doctrine until 1587, when the Dominican Missionaries arrived in Manila. In addition to the church of San Gabriel, the first church constructed was in the market place of Parian. The second church dedicated to the Purification of Our Lady was located Baybay (Longos). In 1596 a third church was built in the place where the present church of Binondo is located. In the middle of 18th century, because of the frequent revolts, massacres and deportations, Binondo’s Chinese Ministry lost its vigor and strength. It came to its lowest when the Dominicans were forced to relinquish the parish to the secular clergy. In 1923, the Sacred Consistorial Congregation presided by Pope Pius II issued a decree which erected ad nutum Sanctae Sedis, the Chinese Parish of Binondo. It was placed under the care of the Dominicans. In 1944, when the City of Manila was bombarded, Binondo Church was ruined. Antonio Garcia, O.P. secured the approval of the Archbishop of Manila, Most Rev. Michael O’Doherty to have the church reconstructed. (*) PASTORS:
a. Eutimio Perez, OP (1924-1929)
b. Avelino Vigil, OP (1929-1933)
c. David de Miguel, OP (1933-1936)
d. Angel Rodriguez, OP (1936-1939)
e. Antonio Garcia, OP (1939-1955)
f. Juan Fernandez, OP (1955-1976)
g. Emilio Calderon, OP (1976-1983)
h. Luis Sierra, OP (1983-1994)
i. Javier Arrazola, OP (1994-1995)
j. Luis Sierra, OP (1996- 2018)
k. John Vianney Wang Jian,OP - 2018-present
II. DEMOGRAPHIC CHARACTERISTICS
Economic Condition: Middle Class
Major Economic Group: Middle class (Merchants)
Ethnic Characteristics: Ethnically heterogeneous
Chinese- 95%
Filipino- 5%
Catholic Chinese Population in parish – 180
(Out of the 200 regular parishioners)
III. PARISH FACILITIES
Land Area of Parish Lot: 500 sq. meters
Parish church/Covent: Religious House under the patronage of Our Lady of the Rosary by the Dominican Community. Sitting Capacity: 275
Parish Facilities
a. Parochial school
b. Clinic/ dispensary- located within the parochial school
c. book/ religious articles store
d. Pastoral Council Room and catechetical Room
Barrio Chapels: None (personal parish)
Cemeteries: None
Hospital/health centers, etc, None
Parochial school: Lorenzo Ruiz Academy, 649 Ongpin St., Binondo
IV. PARISH MANPOWER
Priest (permanent): 3 (2 of w/c work at school)
Guest priest: 1
Catechists: 1(professional-salaried)
SME/ Lectors and commentators:
a. Number of Lay Minister of the Eucharist – 6
b. Number Lectors
c. Number of Commentators
Pastoral Workers: None (only volunteers &/ or members of the Pastoral Council)
Parish Personnel: 4
Basic Ecclesial community: 1
Religious Organizations:
a. Apostleship of Prayer
b. Catholic Women’s League
c. Cycle Mass Chorale
d. Knights of Columbus
e. Neo-Cathecuminal Communities
f. Filipino-Chinese Catholic Youth
g. Rosa Mystica Choir
h. Voice of Binondo
Parish Pastoral Council:
Positions: Committees:
President Worship/ Liturgy/ Service/
Over-all Coordinator Educational/ Formation/ Music/
Secretary Social Communication/
Assistant Secretary Peace and Order/ Youth
Treasurer
Auditor
(**) Religious men/women: None
Secular Institutes: none
Charismatic communities: none
Covenant Communities: Neo- Catechumenate
Parish Youth Ministry/Filipino Chinese Catholic Youth: one
V. RELIGIOUS CHARACHTERISTICS
Non- Catholic groups/sects
a. Protestants
b. Born Again Fundamentalists
c. Buddhist
d. Folk Religion
Religion Attendance:
Number of Masses Average Attendant
At the Parish church 6 150
At the chapels - -
Estimate of faithful receiving Holy Communion during Sunday Masses:
Confession: 25 (except when students of their school are heard in confession)
Sacraments and Sacramental’s:
a. Baptism
Below 1 year old- 48
1 to 7 years old- 64
Over 7 years old- 23
135
b. Confirmation
Boys- 33
Girls- 38
71
c. First Communion
Boys- 25
Girls- 31
56
d. Marriage
Between Catholic - 5
Mixed (Cath & non cath) - 1
Disparity of Cult - 1
Catholic 7 non- baptized - none
e. Deaths - 15 (+-)
f. Converts - 21
Schedule of Services:
a. Masses
Daily: 7:00 a.m. & 6:00 p.m. Sunday: 8:00, 9:00 & 10:00a.m. ; 6:00 p.m. b. Confession: upon request (or after the mass if there is an available priest)
c. Devotions
Wednesday- Our Lady of Perpetual Help
(5:45 p.m.) Saturdays- San Lorenzo Ruiz
(5:45 p.m.) Every Feast Day of St. Dominic
Frequency of Religious/ Spiritual/ devotions/ exercises
a. Retreats/recollections -once a year for parish
b. Prayer meeting -2x a week
c. Novenas -2x a week
d. Community Recitation of Rosary -Daily
e. Benediction -Once a month
f. Religious Procession -3x a year
VI. PARISH PROGRAMS/ACTIVITIES
Parish Programs as ranked according to the number of activities/ services conducted:
1. Catechetical Instructions
2. Formation
3. Vocation Promotion
4. Mission Promotion
5. Family Life Enhancement
6. Prolife Advocacy
Social Services
Beneficiary
a. Health & Nutrition - 3,058
b. Education - 1
c. Livelihood - None
d. Environment & Sanitation - None
e. Relief Assistance - The parish helps substantially thru Caritas Manila
f. Youth - Provided for by the school
g. Housing and Land Acquisition-
h. Others:
-Prisoners
-Elderly Homes
-Sisters of Mother Theresa at both del Pan and Tayuman sites
-Hospicio de San Jose
Sunday Masses:
7 AM Chinese Mass; 8 AM, 9 AM English Mass; 10 AM Chinese Mass; 6 PM English Mass
Weekday Masses:
7:15 AM and 6 PM
Sacraments:
Baptisms - Sundays after the 10 AM Mass
Confessions - by appointment
Weddings - by appointment
Devotions:
First Fridays - Sacred Heart: 6 PM Mass and Holy Hour; Wednesdays - Perpetual Help Novena: 6 PM
Mondays - St. Lorenzo Ruiz Novena: 6 PM
