Introduction
Rosary Church, built in 1905, is a neo-Gothic style architecture. The Church, having experienced 80 or more years of turmoil and numerous renovations, was generally losing its original architectural style. After a large-scale renovation on Rosary Church, she returned to her previous splendour. At nightfall, the entire Church shimmers amidst the busy city centre of Tsim Sha Tsui, like a brightly lit lamp leading the people to a heaven of joy and peace.
Overview
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1. Statue of Jesus
Our Lord is always welcoming us at the entrance of the Church. “Come to me, all you that are weary and are carrying heavy burdens, and I will give you rest.” (Matthew 11:28)
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2. Our Lady's Grotto
Our Lady’s Grotto was built in 1906 with the donation of the parishioners. Inside the cave is a statue of the Mother of the Saviour, the mother of all. She is our sweetness, our life and our hope.
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3. Baptismal Font
“Repent, and be baptized every one of you in the name of Jesus Christ so that your sins may be forgiven; and you will receive the Holy Spirit.” (Act 2:38)
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4. Statue of St. Jude
St. Jude is invoked in desperate situations because his New Testament letter stresses that the faithful should persevere in the environment of harsh, and difficult circumstances, just as their forefathers had done before them. Therefore, he is the patron saint of desperate cases. Feast Day 28 October
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5. Statue of St. Joseph
Joseph loved Jesus. He was a compassionate, caring man. He was also known as a “righteous man”, a man of faith and trust, obedient to whatever God asked of him. We celebrate two feast days for Joseph: 19 March for Joseph the Husband of Mary and 1 May for Joseph the Worker.
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6. Pipe Organ in the Choir Loft
The pipe organ adds a splendor to the Church’s ceremonies and powerfully lifts up man’s mind to God and
to higher
things.
(Constitution on the Sacred Liturgy 6:120)
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7. Reconciliation Rooms
The reconciliation rooms are at the two side entrances of the church. Here we confess our sins and receive forgiveness in God’s embracing love.
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8. Pews
Having been repaired many times, the pews have quietly served the never-ending flow of parishioners for years. They are witnesses to the history of our church.
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9. Twenty Mysteries of The Rosary
Through the Rosary Prayer we pray to God together with Holy Mary. When we gaze upon each mystery of the Rosary, we are filled with faith and love, knowing that God is with us, helping us to follow His will.
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10. Ambo
The curved metal book-rest is cast in contemporary style. The distinctive design seems to blend the holy word with our daily life.
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11. Statue of St. Anthony of Lisbon and Padua
Saint Anthony is called, “the Hammer of the Heretics”. His great protection against the lies and deceits of the heretics in the matter of Christian doctrine was to utter, simple and innocently, the Holy Name of Mary. Feast Day 13 June
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12. Statue of Sacred Heart of Jesus
In the Sacred Heart of Jesus is his reverence to God and His love for us. Let us honour the Sacred Heart of Jesus, which leads us to Almighty GoIV.
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13. Altar
The marble altar is a place where the Lord and man meet each other. All holy offerings, sacrifice and prayer are carried out at this meeting place.
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14. Tabernacle
Those who eat my flesh and drink my blood abide in me, and I in them. Just as the living Father sent me, and I live because of the Father, so whoever eats me will live because of me. (John 6:56-57)
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15. Statue of Our Lady of Pompeii
In 1872, Bartolo Longo built a church at the Ruins of Pompeii and finished a picture of our Blessed Mother. It portrays Mary holding the baby Jesus in her right arm. The right hand of the baby Jesus is giving a Rosary to St. Dominic while Mary’s left, hand pointing downward, is giving St. Catherine of Siena a Rosary.
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16. Stained Glass Windows
The stained glass on the altar helps us to realize that Christ’s sacrifice has brought a new world to people on earth (the wind and the dove signify descent of the Holy Spirit).
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17. Statue of St. Louis. Mary Grignion
Louis Mary Grignion was assigned as chaplain to a hospital at Poitiers, after he was ordained in 1700. During his stay there he organized a group of women into the Congregation of the Daughters of Divine Wisdom. In 1715, Louis organized several priests and formed the Missionaries of the Company of Mary. He died in 1716, and was canonized in 1947 by Pope Pius XII. Feast Day 28 April
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18. Bell Tower
Beside the church is the Bell Tower. The bell is rung to wake up the lost souls, telling them the Lord is here waiting for them.
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