MERRY CHRISTMAS

Happy birthday baby Jesus....

Photo taken from the "Belen" displayed inside the parish church after the 10:00AM Christmas mass, celebrated by Rev. Fr. Angel Venancio Sanchez at Parish of the Last Supper of Our Lord. Las Pinas City, Philippines. December 25, 2014.

SIMBANG GABI 2014

The first day of Simbang Gabi this year was so exciting. Blessed with a cool, dry weather compared to last year (Simbang Gabi 2013) which was marred by intermittent rain showers throughout the Mass. 

"Celebration of Simbang Gabi in Las Piñas Bamboo Organ Church in Las Piñas City is very popular among the catholic faithful for a very "Pinoy" in tradition. 

Simbáng Gabi is a devotional nine day novena Mass practiced by Roman Catholics in the Philippines in honor of the Blessed Virgin Mary in anticipation of Christmas. Simbáng Gabi, meaning "Night Mass", is held from December 16 to December 24 and is usually done at 4 o' clock in the morning. On the last day of the Simbang Gabi, which is Christmas Eve, it is called Misa De Gallo, which literally translates to "Rooster's Mass"....."

Here's some of the collage photos on the 1st day of the 2014 Simbang Gabi:

Win One for God - A Pope Rally

Socrates B. Villegas - Archbishop of Lingayen Dagupan and the current Catholic Bishops' Conference of the Philippines (CBCP) President, led the "Win One for God - A Pope Rally" by presiding over the opening Eucharistic celebration at the Smart Araneta Coliseum in Cubao, Quezon City last December 12, 2014. Attended by different Catholic lay organizations, religious congregations of men and women, priest, catechists and educators.

Gospel reading...

During the Homily....

The Consecration.

Praying the "Our Father"....

The final blessing.....

Prayer For Protection Against Typhoon Ruby

Graciously hear us, dear Father in heaven, when we call upon You, and grant unto our petitions a calm atmosphere, protect us from the coming typhoon Ruby (Hagupit), that we, who are justly afflicted for our sins, may, by Your protecting mercy, experience pardon. Through Christ our Lord.

Amen.

Feast Day of Saint John Paul II

Today, October 22, 2014 is the first liturgical feast day of Saint John Paul II. 

John Paul II (born Karol Józef Wojtyla) led the Church from 16 October 1978 until his death on 2 April 2005. He was canonized (and Pope John 23rd) earlier this year (27 April 2014) by Pope Francis. The Canonization Mass was concelebrated by Pope Francis and Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI in St. Peter's Square, Vatican City.

Pope John Paul II during the World Youth Day '95 held in Manila, Philippines.
It was the first time for an Asian country to host the event.

Saint John Paul II Relics

Everyone is invited to the Totus Tuus Solemn Public Exposition and Veneration of the Sacred Relics of St. John Paul II and other Pro-Life Saints at the Pro-Life Philippines Office.

The sacred relics will be here until October 30. 2014. Open from Mondays to Saturdays, 9AM until 5PM.

Prayer room.

Address is 70 Main Horseshoe Drive, Horseshoe Village, Quezon City. ( It is very near Robinson’s Magnolia and walking distance from Gilmore Station at the LRT. )

For inquiries and reservations, please call Pro-Life Philippines Office at 655-6202, fax us at 571-6550, or email them at <life@prolife.org. ph>.

Come and receive God's blessings through the veneration of the relics of the stalwarts of life!

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Most Rev. Jesse E. Mercado, D.D. Pastoral Visit

Most Rev. Jesse E. Mercado, D.D. Bishop of Paranaque had a pastoral visit to the Parish of the Last Supper of Our Lord (PLSOL) in Manila Times Village, Las Pinas City yesterday afternoon, October 3, 2014. Welcomed by parish priest Rev. Fr. Angel Sanchez and guest priest Rev. Fr. Adrian.

(L-R) Fr. Adrian, Bp. Jesse and Fr. Angel.

Dialogue with the parish staff.

St. Joseph Parish Church

Had a chance to visit the St. Joseph Parish Church in Bailen, Cavite. Photo taken last September 27, 2014.

Feast day of the Nativity of Blessed Mother Mary

Prayer to Maria Bambina (Baby Mary)

Hail, Infant Mary, full of grace, the Lord is with thee, blessed art thou forever, and blessed are thy holy parents Joachim and Anne, of whom thou was miraculously born. Mother of God, intercede for us.

We fly to thy patronage, holy and amiable Child Mary, despise not our prayers in our necessities, but deliver us from all dangers, glorious and blessed Virgin.

V. Pray for us, holy Child Mary.

R. That we may be made worthy of the promises of Christ.

Let us pray: 

O almighty and merciful God, Who through the cooperation of the Holy Ghost, did prepare the body and soul of the Immaculate Infant Mary that she might be the worthy Mother of Thy Son, and did preserve her from all stain, grant that we who venerate with all our hearts her most holy childhood, may be freed, through her merits and intercession, from all uncleanness of mind and body, and be able to imitate her perfect humility, obedience and charity. Through Christ Our Lord. Amen.

PRO-LIFE PHILIPPINES' NEW OFFICE BLESSING

The new office of Pro-Life Philippines Foundation, Inc. was inaugurated yesterday, Tuesday, July 1, 2014.

Pro-Life Philippines Foundation Inc., has moved to its new office at #70 Main Horseshoe Drive, Horseshoe Village, Quezon City. It is very near Robinson’s Magnolia and walking distance from Gilmore Station at the LRT. The office is Pro-Life’s new home and rest assured that we will continue the arduous task of promoting the culture of life here.

Blessing officiated by Rev. Fr. Dave Clay.

You may contact Pro-Life Philippines Foundation, Inc. through CP No. 0919-2337783 or through landline number (02) 6556202 / Telefax: (02) 5716550 or email: life@prolife.org.ph

CFC-FFL 33rd Anniversary

Empowered... Fearless...

The Couples for Christ Foundation for Family and Life (CFC-FFL) celebrated its 33rd Anniversary last Sunday, June 22, 2014 at Ynares Sportscenter, Antipolo City.

Choose to be brave... called to be saints. Sent forth as heroes!

2 Timothy 1:7-8

For God did not give us a spirit of cowardice but rather of power and love and self-control. So do not be ashamed of your testimony to our Lord, nor of me, a prisoner for his sake; but bear your share of hardship for the gospel with the strength that comes from God,

Eucharistic Celebration led by Most Rev. Gabriel V. Reyes D.D.
Bishop of Antipolo and Rev. Fr. Francis Gustilo, SDB.

CFC-FFL Servant General Frank A. Padilla

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