Bishop Robert Brennan celebrated the Lunar New Year on Sunday, Feb. 11.
The bilingual Mass at St. Michael’s Church in Flushing helped kick off the Year of the Dragon, which symbolizes strength, power, good fortune, and success.
Following the liturgy, Bishop Brennan joined the community in an ancestor veneration ritual, where the congregation gives thanks to God and their ancestors. It includes bowing to God nine times and offering fruits, flowers, and incense.
Bishop Brennan also gave out red envelopes with money inside, which symbolizes good luck.