PLSOL Lenten Pilgrimage 2014

The Parish of the Last Supper of Our Lord (PLSOL) of the Diocese of Paranaque, had a successful Lenten Pilgrimage last Saturday, March 22, 2014. Led by our parish priest, Rev. Fr. Angel Sanchez, more than 300 parishioners participated in this year's Visita Iglesia in seven (7) Pilgrim Churches of Bataan. 

Our trip also included a trip to Mount Samat National Shrine or Dambana ng Kagitingan (Shrine of Valour), a historical shrine located near the summit of Mount Samat in the town of Pilar, Province of Bataan, in the Republic of the Philippines. The memorial shrine complex was built to honor and remember the gallantry of Filipino and American soldiers who fought during World War II. Consisting of a Colonnade and the large memorial cross, the park was commissioned in 1966 by then president Ferdinand Marcos, himself a war veteran, for the 25th Anniversary of WWII. The White Memorial Cross stands as a remembrance to the soldiers who fought and lost their lives in the Battle of Bataan. The shrine complex also includes a war museum with a wide array of collections from paintings of the Philippine Heroes, to armaments used by the Filipino, American and Japanese forces during the battle.

1. St. Catherine of Siena, Samal Bataan (Holy Mass, 1st and 2nd Station)

It is the most intact “convent” of all Bataan’s churches. The parish was entrusted to the Dominicans in 1596. The church was destroyed during the Dutch invasion and the Philippine Revolution. Dutch invaders attacked in April 1647. But the local garrison of Pampanga under the command of Alejo Aguas repelled the Dutch forces. The church and the convent were ruined during the invasion. In 1896, the church was burned by the Katipuneros to drive out their enemies in the convent. The church and convent was rebuilt in 1903.

2. St. Dominic de Guzman Parish, Abucay Bataan (3rd and 4th Station)

Abucay Church is a National Historic Landmark. The spiritual ministration of Abucay was entrusted to the Dominicans in 1588. It is significant because a fierce battle between the Dutch invaders and the Kapampangan defenders was fought in the area surrounding the church on June 23, 1647. Nearly two hundred Kapampangans were put to death, and fory others, together with Spanish alcalde mayor and two Dominican priests, were taken prisoners to Batavia (Jakarta). The printing press of Tomas Pinpin operated in Abucay.

3. St. Joseph Cathedral, Balanga Bataan (5th and 6th Station)

Balanga became independent parish in 1739. The Balanga Cathedral is the seat of the Diocese of Balanga Bataan. Unfortunately, they layered the façade with new bricks thereby altering the character of the church.

4. Our Lady of the Pillar Parish, Pilar Bataan (7th and 8th Station)

Pilar Church is another well-preserved adobe church structure of Bataan with its belfry located on top of the main façade. Pilar Church was made an independent vicariate on March 10, 1801.

5. St. Michael the Archangel Parish, Orion Bataan (9th and 10th station)

The best preserved “retablo” in the province of Bataan. The marker outside the church mentions that Orion became independent from Abucay in 1667. The church was damaged during the 1852 earthquake and repaired in 1854. Cayetano Arellano, the first Filipino chief justice is from Orion. Francisco Balagtas, author of Florante at Laura, also lived in the town from 1842 to 1862.

6. Our Lady of the Most Holy Rosary, Orani Bataan (11th and 12th Station)

The “Nuestra Señora del Santo Rosario de Orani” Church was also declared as a “Dambana ng Paglalakbay” (Pilgrim Shrine) on August 22, 2004 by then Bishop of Balanga and now Archbishop of Lingayen Socrates B. Villegas. The Roman Catholic Church of Orani, declared as an independent parish on April 21, 1714. The church houses the miraculous image of “La Virgen Milagrosa de Orani” and beside the church a museum dedicated for the patroness collection of jewels and dresses.

7. St. Peter Verona Parish, Hermosa Bataan (13th and 14th Station)

Long ago, the people of Hermosa who live near the river found a boat with a statue of a saint inside it. They found out that it was St. Peter of Verona and this is the reason why the said saint became the patron of this community. The image of St. Peter of Verona is very unusual since this is the only image of a saint with a large knife stuck to his head symbolizing his martyrdom.

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ST. JAMES ALABANG PILGRIM WALK

HAPPY BIRTHDAY MAMA MARY!

In celebration of the Feast of the Birth of Blessed Virgin Mary, a 10kms., eight (8) grottos' ST. JAMES ALABANG PILGRIM WALK, was held inside Ayala Alabang Village. Led by Msgr. Albert Venus, parish priest of St. James the Great Parish. September 8, 2013.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Selfie shot with Msgr. Albert

Statue of St. James the Great, in front of the Parish
Church, Ayala Alabang Village.

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Youth Lenten Pilgrimage 2013

The Parish of the Last Supper of Our Lord's Commission on Youth (COY) had a successful Youth Lenten Pilgrimage last Monday, March 25, 2013. The young pilgrims visited a total of 7 churches in Manila and Pasay City. Indeed a spirit filled, great bonding activities of the youth for this Holy Week.

1. National Shrine of Saint Jude Thaddeus Manila (1st and 2nd Stations).

The present site of St. Jude Parish was donated by Archbishop Rufino J. Santos. The blessing and laying of the cornerstone of the church was held on September 28, 1958. The completed church was blessed on October 23, 1960. The weekly novena to St. Jude started in June 1959 and has been held every Thursday since then. The devotion spread over the years and has become very popular in Metro Manila. Devotees come from far and wide including students, board examination reviewees, office workers, parish and others with all kinds of requests and seemingly hopeless problems.

2. National Shrine of St. Michael and the Archangels (3rd and 4th Stations)

Rich historical background coupled with the distinction of being the National Shrine dedicated to the Holy Archangels of God. The Parish Church become an important landmark in Manila.

Prayer to St. Michael: 

St. Michael the Archangel, defend us in battle. Be our defense against the wickedness and snares of the devil. May God rebuke him, we humbly pray, and do thou, O Prince of the Heavenly Host, by the power of God, cast into hell satan and all the evil spirits, who prowl about the world for the ruin of souls. Amen.

3. San Agustin Church (5th and 6th Stations)

The Wedding Capital of the Philippines

San Agustin Church is a Roman Catholic church under the auspices of The Order of St. Augustine, located inside the historic walled city of Intramuros in Manila.

Originally known as "Iglesia de San Pablo", founded in 1571 is the oldest stone church (built in 1589) in the Philippines. It is administered by the Order of Saint Agustine (Augustinian Friars). Since the time of its foundation, the devotion to Nuestra Senora dela Consolacion y Cirrea is celebrated every Saturday. In this Church - tomb of "El Adelentado Miguel Lopez de Legaspi" Founder of the City of Manila is located in the eastermost chapel of the transept.

4. Nuestra Señora de Guia Parish Church (7th and 8th stations)

Also known as "Our Lady of Guidance", the wooden statue is the oldest Marian image in the Philippines. For more information and photos, please see related post > http://catholicvoicemedia.blogspot.com/2013/03/nuestra-senora-de-guia-wooden-statue-is.html

5. Church of Malate ( 9th and 10th Stations)

The titular patroness of this church is Nuestra Señora de los Remedios, whose statue was brought from Spain in 1624 by Rev. Juan Guevara, O.S.A. The British landed their troops near these shores in 1762 and used the church of Malate for protection for their rear-guard in the capture of Manila. This was greatly damaged by the earthquake of June 3, 1863 and was rebuilt by Rev. Francisco Cuadrado, O.S.A. The Parish  has been under the successive administration of the Augustinians, the secular clergy, the Redemptorists and the Columbans.

6. The Our Lady of Sorrows Parish Church (11th and 12th Stations)

Established 1941 by the Society of St. Paul is located at 2130 F.B. Harrison St., Pasay City, Metro Manila. It celebrates its Patronal Fiesta every first Sunday of May.

7. Archdiocesan Shrine of Jesus, The Way, The Truth and The Life (13th and 14th Stations)

The Shrine of Jesus is a project of the Archbishop of Manila, the late Jaime L. Cardinal Sin, DD whose love for the Youth is of the same fervor and intensity as the Holy Father. The land and the church was donated and built by Mr. and Mrs. Henry Sy Sr., of the Shoe Mart Group of Companies. It was consecrated and dedicated on July 9, 1999 by the late Eminence Jaime L. Cardinal Sin, DD; with His Excellency, Archbishop Antonio Franco, DD, the Apostolic Nuncio; His Eminence, Ricardo J. Cardinal Vidal, DD Archbishop of Cebu, the Archbishops and Bishops of the Philippines in the presence of a very large number of the faithful specially the youth as witness to this momentous event. On the same day, the first Shrine rector was installed in the person of Rev. Msgr. Roberto C. Canlas. (Text extracted from admin post in their website)