Hispanic Community of Washington

Bilingual Rosary & Procession

Muchas gracias a todos los que nos acompañaron a rezar esta mañana.


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Thank you to all who came to pray the rosary this morning. It was a very special prayer service.





Mariana Becerra


Saint Maria Goreti Youth Distinction Award

2026 Recipient





Congratulations to Mariana Becerra, the 2026 recipient of the Saint Maria Goretti Youth Distinction Award. The purpose of the award is to recognize young people in their local parish for their outstanding faith, service, and dedication to the mission of the Catholic Church in their community. We are proud of Mariana's dedication to Christ and celebrate the positive impact she continues to make.






First Communion and Confirmation

Congratulation and welcome to our Washington Catholic Community, Our Lady of Hope to the OCIA program Candidates who received the Sacraments of First Communion and Confirmation on April 19th & April 26th. God bless you and walk with you always.

April 19, 2026

Candidates and Sponsors 


From left to right:

1st row: Sponsor: Yareli Lopez, Candidates: Rodrigo Seba-Mora, Regina Seba-Mora, Angel Orellana Recinos, Leonardo Mora Luz, Maria Guadalupe Miranda Mora, Genesis G. Marroquin, Ivan Lopez, Liliana Lopez, Ximena Lopez Villagran, Evelin G. Lemus, Ruben Granados, Braddle Flores Ustua, Anna Celeste Cruz, Miguel Barrera Suarez and Cecilia Villagran.

2nd row: Catechists: Tana Scot, Claribel Quintanilla, Sponsors: Maria Ramos, Karina Recinos, Kande Batz, Sonia Miranda Ramirez, Deisy C. Serrano, Isabel Sandoval, Veronica Villagran, Leticia Mora Vega, Maria Villagran Mora, Wilber A. Hernandez, Miguel Angel Cruz, Manuel Villagran and Antoni Zea.

3rd. row: Fr. Juan Ramirez 

April 26, 2026

Candidates and Sponsors 



From left to right:


1st Row:  Gabriel Quezada, Margarita Rodriguez, Bayron Cristobal Lopez Lopez, Litzy Lopez Rubio, Cristina Barrera Villagran, Fatima Daniela Ramos, Emily Gonzalez Avilez, Anayely Marie Hernandez and Saraí Regalado

 

2nd Row:  Diana Quezada, Jorge Antonio Ferruzquia, Ernesto Martinez Melgar, Sonia Miranda Ramirez, Manuel Villagrán, Alidia Ramos, Eufemia Flores, Maranyelie Torres and Cinthia Rodriguez


Please welcome our new members to Our Lady of Hope parish

Christ Renews His Parish

Hispanic Heritage Month

September 18, 2025

September 18, 2024

Hispanic culture is deeply intertwined with Catholicism, and many of its major celebrations are centered around the Roman Catholic liturgical calendar.  These festivities often blend Spanish Catholic rituals with ancient indigenous traditions, resulting in unique cultural expressions.

Three Kings Day

  • Día de los Reyes Magos (Three Kings Day) (Jan 6): Commemorates the Epiphany when the three wise men arrived to see the baby Jesus. It is the traditional day for children to receive gifts and for families to share Rosca de Reyes (king's cake). 


Holy Week



  • Semana Santa (Holy Week) (Dates vary, March/April): This week-long observance leads up to Easter and is marked by elaborate processions and "Passion Plays" that reenact the crucifixion of Christ. The reenactment in Iztapalapa, Mexico City, is world-famous. Key days include:
  • Palm Sunday: Marked by weaving intricate designs from palms.
  • Holy Thursday: Often involves the "Visit of the Seven Houses" to pray at seven different churches.
  • Good Friday: The most solemn day, featuring mourning processions and crucifixion reenactments.
  • Holy Saturday: Traditionally includes the "Burning of Judas," where effigies of the betrayer are set on fire.


Day of the Dead

November 1st - 2nd

Día de los Muertos (Day of the Dead) (Nov 1–2): While widely known as a cultural festival, it is rooted in the Catholic days of All Saints' Day (Nov 1) and All Souls' Day (Nov 2).


Families create ofrendas (altars) and visit cemeteries to honor deceased loved ones with food, marigolds, and candles.


Remembering Our Faithful Departed

Eternal Rest Grant Upon Them, O Lord


And Let Perpetual Light Shine Upon Them.





Remembering our Faithful Departed


November 2025

May they rest in peace.

Amen

Our Lady of Guadalupe

December 12th

  • Feast of Our Lady of Guadalupe (Dec 12): Arguably the most important religious holiday in Mexico, honoring the country's patron saint. It commemorates the appearance of the Virgin Mary to Juan Diego in 1531. Millions of pilgrims travel to the Basilica of Our Lady of Guadalupe in Mexico City for masses, traditional dances, and singing.

Christmas Season

  • Christmas Season (Las Posadas & Nochebuena) (Dec 16–25):
  • Las Posadas: A nine-day celebration (Dec 16–24) reenacting Mary and Joseph's search for shelter in Bethlehem.
  • Nochebuena (Christmas Eve): The pinnacle of the season, celebrated with a midnight mass called Misa de Gallo followed by a large family feast.