MANILA, Philippines - Parishioners of St. Ferdinand de Castille Church in Ilagan, Isabela will celebrate Novena Masses May 21-29 in preparation for the fiesta, May 30.
This year's fiesta is joyous, as the old church has been completely restored.
Architect Susan Castillo, known for her beautiful liturgical designs, did the restoration with the help of Rolando Malanon. Also involved were Albert Paloma, altar design; engineer Reynaldo Ramos, pre-cast work; engineer Noel Jose, civil engineering work; Teddy Hilado, lights; and Francisco Vecin, crucifix for the main altar.
In his book "Cagayan Valley and Eastern Cordilleras (l58l-l898)," Fr. Pedro Salgado, O.P., said the church tower was of Spanish vintage and the church bell was dated 1786. He said the town of Bolo (Ilagan's old name), founded in 1619, was destroyed by a rebellion in 1621. After it was reestablished by Fr. Pedro Jimenez in 1678, Dominican missionaries put up a provincial chapter in 1686, calling it St. Ferdinand of Ilagan for St. Ferdinand of Castille. "Ilagan" means "transferred" in Ibanag, as the town was moved from its old place to where it is now.
Parish priest Fr. Roseller Lora will lead parishioners in reflecting on the different aspects of the faith, the fiesta theme. Msgr. Daniel Guiyab, parish priest and rector of Our Lady of the Visitation Shrine in Guibang, Isabela, will officiate at the fiesta Mass at 8:30 a.m., May 30.
Patroness of poor
The Blessed Virgin Mary, calling herself La Vierge de les Pauvres or The Virgin of the Poor, appeared to Mariette Beco in 1933 in Banneux, Belgium.
Her chapel in Banneux became known as Chapel of the Apparitions. A replica of the chapel will soon replace Our Lady of the Poor church in Tenement, Taguig City.
Sister Maria Arly B. Reyes, FMA of Mary Help of Christians, and Leonardo Murillo, vice president of the Parish Pastoral Council, prepared the architectural plans. This is a project of the diocese of Pasig headed by Bishop Francisco San Diego, parish priest Fr. Simplicio Roxas and guest priest Fr. Edgar Alan Pacete.
Helping in the project are the Christian Brotherhood for Church Progress led by lay minister Sid Valencia; Amadis Ma. Guerrero, who will write a coffee table book; trader Jett Reyes and Environment Secretary Angelo Reyes.
Ermita procession
For the fiesta of Nuestra Señora de Guia on May 19, Ermita Church will reenact the history of the image through a procession after the High Mass. A babaylan or pagan priestess will lead the procession, followed by men dressed as warriors. The image was already venerated by locals before the Spaniards came.
Sacristans carrying ceriales (three huge crosses) will symbolize the Christianization of the islands. Joining the procession are St. Andrew, patron saint of Manila; and St. Joseph, patron of the universal church, accompanied by merchant marines.
Sagalas, including the Capitana 2006 and Capitana 2007, and their escorts will also join the procession.
Palitada
The San Agustin Museum, in cooperation with the National Commission for Culture and the Arts (NCCA) and Instituto Cervantes, will hold a seminar-workshop on the church palitada May 17-18 at the San Agustin Plaza. Palitada refers to the surface of structures surrounding a church. Call 527-4060 or 527-4061.
Ordination
Nueva Caceres Archbishop Leonardo Legaspi will ordain five deacons at 8:30 a.m., May 18, at the Basilica Minore of the Nuestra Señora de Peñafrancia in Naga. They are Rev. Jay Aguilar, Rev. Fernando Catolico, Rev. Rex Ramos, Rev. Roldan Pordilla and Rev. Richie Colinares.
Three other deacons, Rev. Romeo Sotto, Rev. Vicencio Abinal and Rev. Francisco Parza III, will be ordained May 21. All deacons are theologians from the Our Lady of the Holy Rosary Major Seminary in Naga.
Mayohan sa Tayabas
Tayabas, Quezon celebrates bountiful harvest and flowers with the Mayohan sa Tayabas that ends May 15. The festival is a traditional thanksgiving in the town of San Isidro Labrador. Call (042)793-3756 or text 0920-9610320.
Misa Cantada
On the 25th anniversary of Our Lady Queen of Peace Parish in Queen's Row, Bacoor, a Misa Cantada will be held at 6:30 a.m., May 20; and High Mass by Bishop Chito Tagle at 9 a.m. followed by karakol. The recoronation of the Virgin by the team ministry of Frs. Tony Roxas, Manny Colmenar and Teody Andres will be at 6 p.m., May 19.
Parishioners of Queen's Row attended Masses inside a warehouse 25 years ago. The late restoration architect Felix Imperial designed the future church. The church was built on a lot donated by the Government Service Insurance System when Cesar Sariño was chair.
Rosary Bowl
The Archdiocese of Los Angeles and Holy Cross Family Ministries will hold a prayer rally for peace 6-9 p.m., May l9, in Rose Bowl, Pasadena, California. Gennie Jota, former director of Family Rosary Crusade in the Philippines who is now in California, is coordinating the event.
E-mail info@rosarybowl.org or call (800)874-0999 or (323)874-6633.
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