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)

PLSOL Lenten Pilgrimage 2013

Parish of the Last Supper of Our Lord (PLSOL), Diocese of Paranaque, had a successful Lenten Pilgrimage last Saturday, March 16, 2013. Led by Rev. Fr. Angel Sanchez, our parish priest, 215 parishioners  participated in this year's Visita Iglesia in 7 churches of Rizal.  

1. Regina Rica, Sampaloc, Tanay, Rizal (Holy Mass, 1st and 2nd Station)

Founded by The Dominican Sisters of the Regina Rosarii, a community of consecrated women called to be Salt of the Earth. 13.5 hectare land in Tanay Rizal is A Prayer place, Ecological Sanctuary and a Wellness environment. The construction of the Our Lady of the Most Holy Rosary statue began in October 7, 2009 and the blessing of the statue took place in March 19, 2010 in commemoration of the special year for the priests. Regina Rica is a Spanish term meaning “Our Lady is Rich”. 

Our Lady over the hill.

A closer look of  mother and Son.

Newly built Regina Rica Chapel.

Rev. Fr. Angel Sanchez, our parish priest during the Holy Mass.

Panoramic view inside the chapel during the Holy Mass.

2. St. Mary Magdalene Parish Church, Pililla, Rizal. (3rd and 4th Station)

Franciscan Missionaries reached Pillila Rizal in 1572 they started to build a church made of bamboo and cogon. In 1583 the church was named in honor of St. Mary Magdalene. In 1599 the church was renovated using wood and stones but it was burned down in 1632. The church was reconstructed and finished between 1670-1673. The church altar and convent was blessed in 1848 and was renovated by the parish priest between 1962-1978.

3. San Ildefonso Parish Church, Tanay, Rizal. (5th and 6th Station)

The Ecclesiastical administration of Tanay belonged to Pililla up to 1606 when the first church was built. The town moved to San Antonio in 1620 but was transferred to its present location in 1640. The present church was completed in 1783 and was named in honor of St. Ildephonsus of Toledo. The feast of San Ildefonso de Toledo in Tanay Rizal is held every January 23^rd of the year.

4. St. Joseph Parish Church, Baras, Rizal. (7th and 8th Station)

The church was built by the Franciscan Missionaries in 1595 and was transferred to Ibayo in 1636 but returned to the present location in 1682 and was formerly under the Parish of Nuestra Senora de la Annuciata in Boso-boso, Antipolo Rizal. The Jesuits administered the parish from 1616 to 1679. The stone church was completed in 1686.

We took our lunch here inside the parish compound.

5. St. Jerome Parish Church, Morong, Rizal. (9th and 10th station)

The town dates from 1578 and the first church was constructed. In 1586 the first resident parish priest was assigned here. A fire destroyed the town including the first church in 1612 and shortly afterwards was reconstructed. The present church façade, frontispiece and belfry was built by Bartolome Palatino from Paete Laguna between 1850 and 1853.

6. Our Lady of Light Parish Church, Cainta, Rizal. (11th and 12th Station)

The stone church was built between 1707 to 1716 by the Jesuit Priests. The church was named in honor of the Nuestra Senora de la Luz in 1727 and was established as a parish in 1760. The Our Lady of Light painting was destroyed during the Filipino American War of 1899 and a replica was repainted by National Artist, Fernando Amorsolo in 1950. The church was reconstructed back to its original facade in 1966 and was finished and blessed in 1968.

Bus no. 1

Bus no. 2

Bus no. 3

Bus no. 4

Van nos. 1 and 2

Parish of the Last Supper of Our Lord (PLSOL) participants of  the Lenten Pilgrimage 2013 - Churches of Rizal

7. Our Lady of Peace and Good Voyage Shrine, Antipolo City. (13th and 14th Station)

Also known as Immaculate Conception Parish, it houses the miraculous image of The Nuestra Señora de la Paz y Buen Viaje of famously known as Our Lady of Peace and Good Voyage, the title given to the Blessed Virgin Mary on the basis of the Spanish galleon’s successful eight ocean corssings. On several occasions, it was believed that she saved the galleon b warning the people about an imminent catastrophe. The image of Our Lady of Peace and Good Voyage was sculptured by Mexican craftsmen. It was carved from dark hard wood similar to the Black Nazarene in Quiapo. One would note the presence of her famous  “plancha de oro”. It was an exquisite, 18^th century rococo-style frontal dress of solid 18 karat gold with a design of various flowers and birds. Her crown which was made of solid 18 karat gold is completely studded with rose-cut diamonds, large natural Sulu pearls, Burmese rubies, Colombian emeralds, and Indian blue sapphires. Her “aureola halo”, also made of solid 18 karat gold is studded with precious gems like diamonds, pearls, rubies, emeralds, and sapphires. Her 18 karat gold hair pins or “atochas” and rings are all studded with rose-cut diamonds and Sulu pearls. Her cape has a magnificent and heavy silver-gilt thread embroidery. She also seems to be wearing a wig made of human hair. Unfortunately, all of the magnificent jewels of the “Nuestra Senora de la Paz y Buen Viaje” disappeared at the turn of the 20^th century.

The 14th Station.

Before going back home, we made sure, we have our "kasoy" and "suman sa ibos" pasalubong for our loved ones.

Glory to God!