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06/08/2026

05/25/2026

A gift from Ireland from our beloved friends who recently toured Ireland a beautiful prayer card from Our Lady of Knock, a handmade Rosary beds that shows all the mysteries of the Rosary in six four sided bars , a spinner key ring with 3 leaf cloves and another key ring with our lady of knock image
Thank you from the bottom of our hearts Lyn and Joe, we are truly blessed. Thank you for praying for us at the shrine of our Lady of Knock
We truly appreciate it
The our lady of Knock frame was shift fromMy daughter A few years ago

Our Lady of Knock
August 21: Our Lady of Knock, Ireland (1879)

The apparition in County Mayo in Ireland of Our Lady of Knock is reported to have occurred on the evening of August 21, 1879, the vigil of the octave of the feast of the Assumption. Those who witnessed the miracle ranged in age from five years old to seventy-five.

The apparition was described as follows: “Our Lady was wearing a large, brilliant crown and clothed in white garments. On her right was Saint Joseph, his head inclined toward her and on her left Saint John the Evangelist. To the left of Saint John was an altar on which stood a cross and a lamb.” Standing only a few feet off the ground, the Blessed Virgin wore a white cloak and was described by witnesses as being incredibly beautiful. She wore a bright golden crown, and appeared to be praying with her eyes looking toward heaven with her arms bend in front of her with her palms facing inward.

Our Lady of Knock

Fifteen parishioners stood to witness the apparition for two hours as they recited the rosary. Although it was daylight when the apparition began, the weather turned for the worse and it began to rain heavily. The area around the apparition appeared unaffected, however, as the ground remained dry as long as the vision lasted. She did not speak, but the gable of the church where the manifestation was made was covered with a cloud of light.

Saint Joseph, the foster-father of Jesus, also wore white robes and stood on the Virgin’s right. He inclined his head respectfully toward the Blessed Virgin. Saint John the Evangelist wore a miter, and appeared hto be preaching as he held a book in his left hand.q

Since then thousands of people have gone to Knock to pray to Our Lady. Their prayerful, penitential and reverential spirit has been commended again and again by visitors from other lands. No sign of commercialism detracts from the purely religious atmosphere of that hallowed spot. People from all walks of life kneel in humble supplication before the shrine of Our Lady, fully confident that she has sanctified that spot by her apparition.

Organized pilgrimages from various dioceses are conducted frequently to the shrine of Our Lady of Knock. The rosary comprises the main portion of the devotion; the shrine is therefore appropriately called the Rosary Shrine. The “Knock Shrine Annual” relates many interesting stories of cures and conversions effected at the shrine.

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05/25/2026

05/25/2026

Celebrating Pentecost Day at the Immaculate Conception Monrovia Fiesta May24,2026 with the Divine Mercy Group and am also a member supporting the cause and mission
This year to raise funds fo ungraded the church kitchen to city compliance and standards : cost &200 k it’s been second year fundraising still not enough though There are also several food booths ,, Mexican , pizza , pony corner, games , rock climbing, Mexican band

05/24/2026

Pentecost mass at Immaculate Cpncwption

05/24/2026

Happy Pentecost Day
5/24/26 9:40 am
We are early to secure our seat at the church of
Immaculate Conception Monrovia Ca for the 10 Am Mass
My daughter is a
Member of the parish choir

05/24/2026

Pentecost Sunday 2026 is May 24, 2026.

The word Pentecost comes from the Greek word meaning “fiftieth.” The feast is celebrated fifty days after Easter Sunday, which is why it always falls at the end of the Easter season. In 2026, Easter is celebrated on April 5, making Pentecost May 24. In addition, in the Old Covenant, the feast of Pentecost took place fifty days after Passover, of which Christ’s one paschal sacrifice, sacramentally re-presented and offered anew in the Mass, is the New Covenant fulfillment.

What Happened at Pentecost?

The event of Pentecost is described in Acts 2. The apostles were gathered in Jerusalem when a sound like a mighty wind filled the house, and “tongues as of fire” appeared and rested on each of them. Filled with the Holy Spirit, they began to speak in different languages, proclaiming the mighty works of God to Jews from many nations who had gathered in the city.

This miracle showed that the gospel was not meant for one tribe, one nation, or one language. Christ had commanded his apostles to “make disciples of all nations” (Matt. 28:19), and, at Pentecost, the Holy Spirit empowered them to begin that mission.

The Mass readings for Pentecost Sunday 2026 include Acts 2:1-11; Psalm 104; 1 Corinthians 12:3b-7, 12-13; and John 20:19-23. These readings emphasize the Spirit’s power to renew creation, unite the Church, and send the apostles out in Christ’s name.

Why Is Pentecost Important in the Catholic Church?

Pentecost is important because it reveals the Holy Spirit’s mission in the life of the Church. Jesus did not leave his disciples to carry out the gospel by their own strength. He sent the Holy Spirit to guide, sanctify, strengthen, and unite them.

That is why Pentecost is often called the “birthday of the Church.” Strictly speaking, the Church was already being formed during Christ’s public ministry, especially through his calling of the apostles, his teaching, and the sacraments he instituted. But Pentecost is the moment when the Church is made manifest to the world and begins her public mission with boldness.

The Catechism of the Catholic Church affirms that the Church was made manifest to the world on Pentecost through the outpouring of the Holy Spirit, and that this begins the age of the Church, in which Christ continues to act through the sacraments and the liturgy. In founding his one Catholic Church, Jesus restored and fulfilled the kingdom of God, as his Church is indeed the New Covenant Israel.

05/12/2026

03/31/2026

Palm Sunday at the Holy Face of Manoppello Shrine at Immaculate Conception Parish Nampicuan Nueva Ecija
When Jesus entered Jerusalem
To meet his executioners thus the story Passion of Christ began from Holy Monday to Holy Friday and highly observed by the religious of Catholic and Christian faith
The Philippines is 80 percent Catholic which means 90 million Catholics observe a week of solemn prayers and repentance and fasting
Every Barangay observes the Pabasa started centuries ago by reading and singing the Passion of Christ timed to the day and minute to his last
Breath on Good Friday
The book of songs of the Passion of Christ were passed on to the next generation. Written in Filipino ,English , Ilocano and Other Filipino dialects
Time line for passion reading and singing starts at 3:am until 12 midnight
Lunch dinner and snacks are provided by sponsors and. Residents of the Barangay