Welcome to Mater Dolorosa Catholic Parish

OUR MATER DOLOROSA CHOIR HAS RETURNED FROM A HOLY PILGRIAMGE TO ROME, AND SANG AT MANY CHURCHES. SOME OF THEIR THOUGHTS WILL BE POSTED ON THIS WEBSITE FOR YOUR ENJOYMENT, AS THEY SHARE THIS MEANINGFUL EXPERIENCE.

MY PILGRIMAGE EXPERIENCE
Being in the Music Ministry has brought me fulfillment in serving God and to our Parish Church community and blessed me with new good friends and now considered as my extended family.

Connecting the dots, serving our Lord Jesus Christ led me to a Pilgrimage which never entered my mind joining until the new Music Director Aida and Assistant Marlon announced few years ago about the Italy’s pilgrimage invitation and the possibility to sing at the Vatican Church.

My Italy’s Jubilee Pilgrimage experience has never in my dreams nor in my imaginations!
This was my 1st European tour and I am humbled and grateful to have seen up close the famous, beautiful and historical places including the museums and Churches visited.

The highlights of the Pilgrimage when we entered the Holy Door which only opens during the Jubilee year and served as Choir during the Mass at St Peter’s Basilica Church. Despite of not feeling well at the time maybe due to heat exhaustion and overwhelming crowd but with support from my group of pilgrims and with God as my strength, I was able to manage through. I felt God’s love endures forever! Also, the Friendship concert and all the Masses’ performances went out so well. Everyone’s hard work and sacrifices paid off.

Our 7-day pilgrimage filled with constant prayers led by Father Andrew. Not enough time for personal indulgence but as what Father Andrew said, “we’re here not as tourists but pilgrims.” Similar to Bible verse Mathew 23:12 “whoever exalts himself will be humbled, and whoever humbles himself will be exalted.”  

I thank God for His protection all throughout our Pilgrimage journey and came back home safely. Thankful also for all the love, support and prayers from our MD Parish Community led by Father Vito for the success of our Pilgrimage.

Great lessons learned, Patience in sufferings from Padre Pio’s and trust in the Lord with all your heart and will lead you to the right paths according to His great purpose! I believe that we have served our purpose as Instruments to have conveyed the message of the Prayer of St. Francis about hope, love, charity and peace and have touched our audience hearts through the gift of Music!

I have grown for my own spirituality that in the end, it’s all about our personal relationship with God. To live a life not just for personal growth but with kindness and humility and a lot of prayers for guidance and everything will fall into place according to His will and purpose.

All glory to God Jesus Christ for His amazing grace that great things such as this just happened at His own perfect time, place and with the right people !

Nellie
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The Contemplatives of St. Joseph

Join us for a Holy Hour with Sacred Silence, Vespers, Lectio Divina, and Benediction!

Every First Saturday of the Month at Mater Dolorosa parish from 3:30 p.m. to 4:45 p.m.

We Pray to the Lord for:

à The Gabriel Project Ministry and every Pro-Life Movement

à The Unborn Babies and their Legal Protection

à The Mothers and Fathers and the Strength and Growth of Christian Families

à The Culture of Life and the People who work to Protect

Human Life from Conception to Natural Death

à The Conversion of those who act against Human Life

HEALING MASS

EVERY FIRST FRIDAY

7:00 P.M

The Next Healing Mass will be on Friday, August 1, 2025.  All are welcome.

The Contemplatives of St. Joseph Third Order (COSJ-TO) is starting a new formation group in the fall. Come and see how to imitate our great Patron - St. Joseph, a contemplative lay man; and how to live our whole lives rooted in prayer just like him, in order to save thousands of souls. For more information, please contact betti@mdssf.org or 650-302-6252.