Miagao Altar Servers Ministry 2023

Be with us for the Investiture Ceremony by the Miagao Altar Servers Ministry at Sto. Tomas De Villanueva Parish Church. Celebrate the milestone of the new knights of the altar, Batch 2023-2024, on August 24, 2024, at 3:00 PM. Your presence will make this momentous occasion even more special.

A special thanks to Mrs. Ruby T. Buenaflor for sharing her wisdom in nurturing the minds of our servers. Her insights have significantly strengthened their understanding and commitment. We are grateful for your invaluable contribution!

Journeying through the following years as an altar server became one of the greatest memory for each aspiring children of God.

We, the Altar servers of Miagao, embarked in a one day recollection, fortifying and strengthening the bonds of every Altar servers that holds the foundation of our church. Gathered as not only servers but as a family. We cherish memories through reflecting on why we became altar servers in the first place. Enganging in moments that made us realize that serving the lord was not only a choice, but a call. A call that started the day us, the people, came to this world.

Through this recollection, we realized that life has always been a puzzle. You just have to slowly build it to know what path you want to show. In the end, we concluded that the most important things we need is not our goal but our family, friends, and the Lord.

"If I have a thousand lives, I will still give them to God." -St. Lorenzo Ruiz de Manila

In celebration of the Altar Servers Month, The Ministry of Altar Servers held their recollection at St. Thomas of Villanueva Parish , Miagao, Iloilo with the Theme: "He came not to be served but to serve and to give his life as a ransom for many".

After the morning praise and reflection, it is followed by a series of activities provided by our guest speaker, Mrs. Ruby T. Buenaflor.

In the afternoon session, a team building activity was conducted that teaches us trust with our fellow servers. It is then followed by the adoration to the blessed sacrament.

Amare et servire domino!

As you embark on your profound journey into the seminary, may your vocation blossom beautifully towards the esteemed priesthood.

Your altar server family stands in awe, beaming with pride and joy for you. Know that our ministry will continually uplift you in prayer, asking for divine blessings and unwavering faith to guide your path.

Good luck on your next journey, Alexander!

People avoid holiness to persue happiness not knowing that the two are one - Tony Reinke

We would like to congratulate our now former secretary general, John Manuel Misola, for choosing a much higher calling in the seminary. It is indeed true that we, the Ministry of Altar Servers, cultivate young men for priesthood.

To our dearest didoy, we wish you the best of luck on your new journey as a seminarian. Rest assured that the Ministry will support you through prayers.

Amare et servire!

Happy Birthday, Rev. Fr. Kenneth Ezpeleta! Your joy and kindness are a beacon in our community. May your special day be filled with the same warmth and love you share with us every day. God bless you always, Fr. Butch!!

Today, we greet Fr. Kenneth, Team Ministry member of our Parish a happy birthday!

No matter what...
padayon lang tah! 🥹🙌♥️

📷St. Jerome Parish-Tapaz, Capiz

Happy Birthday to our distinguised server, John Mark Firmeza! May you burn as bright as your dedication in service to christ.

ANNOUNCEMENT

Please be advised that we will be having our meeting tomorrow at 1 PM. We look forward to seeing you all there!

BRACE YOURSELVES for another year of showcasing boundless talents from the different parishes in the Archdiocese in the field of film and music for the 4th Jaro Archdiocesan Film Festival.

Watch and support "HANDURAW"
a film festival entry of
STO TOMAS DE VILLANUEVA PARISH
Miag-ao, Iloilo

LOOK: Here are the 14 official entries in the Short Film Competition of this year’s Jaro Archdiocesan Film Festival. Watch out for the livestreaming of their films tomorrow, June 9, 2024, through the official page of Jaro Archdiocesan Commission on Social Communications.

Schedule of streaming will be released tonight. Please follow and share our page for the latest updates.

IN PHOTOS: FLORES DE MAYO

Love Mary! She is loveable, faithful, and constant. She will never let herself be outdone in love, but will ever remain supreme.”
-St. Alphonsus Liguori

Flores de Mayo also known as flowers of May is a celebration held in the Philippines in the month of May. It is one of the May devotions to the Blessed Virgin Mary and lasts for the entire month. Reyna de las Flores is considered as the Queen of the religious pageant. She processes under an arch festooned with flowers, and carries a grand bouquet.

Source:
(1) Wikipedia

"Jesus said to them, "Amen, amen, I say to you, unless you eat the flesh of the Son of Man and drink his blood, you do not have life within you. Whoever eats my flesh and drinks my blood has eternal life, and I will raise him on the last day. For my flesh is true food, and my blood is a true drink." - John 6:53-55

What does the Solemnity of Corpus Christi celebrate?

Also known as the solemnity of the Most Holy Body and Blood of Christ, this feast honors Jesus Christ, really, truly and substantially present under the appearances of bread and wine. This presence happens through the change which the Church calls transubstantiation (“change of substance”), when at the Consecration of the Mass, the priest says the words which Christ himself pronounced over bread and wine, “This is My Body,” “This is the chalice of My Blood,” “Do this in remembrance of Me”. In Latin, Corpus Christi means the “body of Christ.”

Source:
(1) EWTN

"The biggest adventure you can take is to live the life of your dreams." — Oprah Winfrey

Congratulations to all the Completers and Graduates Acolytes from the Ministry of Altar Servers!

Your journey so far has been a testament to dedication, faith, and the pursuit of a meaningful path. Oprah Winfrey's words remind us that the most fulfilling adventure is one where we follow our deepest aspirations and live out our dreams.

As you move forward, may you carry the lessons and values instilled in you during your service. May your commitment to faith and community continue to guide you in all your future endeavors. Remember, living the life of your dreams is not just about personal success but also about making a positive impact on those around you.

May God bless you and light your way as you embark on this new chapter of your life's adventure.

•JOHN MANUEL MISOLA

- WITH HONORS
- PERFECT ATTENDANCE AWARDEE
- FOR COMMUNITY (Parish) INVOLVEMENT KNIGHTS OF THE ALTAR

•JOHN ANDRE D. MOLETA

SCIENCE, TECHNOLOGY, ENGINEERING AND MATHEMATICS (STEM) STRAND

- WITH HIGH HONORS
- LEADERSHIP AWARDEE
- CONDUCT AWARDEE

•NASH JIMREX GACER

- WITH HONORS
- SPORTS AWARDEE

•IVAN NIGEL GALERA

- CONDUCT AWARDEE

•AIDVERSON JOHN LIPARDO

- CONDUCT AWARD
- WITH HONORS

•YUAN YÑIGO YAP

- WITH HONORS
- PERFECT ATTENDANCE AWARD
- FOR COMMUNITY (Parish) INVOLVEMENT KNIGHTS OF THE ALTAR
- GARIN CUP MUNICIPAL LEVEL 2nd PLACE IN KINARAY-A DECLAMATION

•RON ANDREW MOLEJONA

- WITH HIGH HONORS
- BEST IN CONDUCT
- BADMINTON BOYS (SINGLES) 1st PLACE
- SSVP ORGANIZATION
- FOR COMMUNITY (Parish) INVOLVEMENT KNIGHTS OF THE ALTAR

•TITO VILLOGA JR.
HUMANITIES AND SOCIAL SCIENCES (HUMSS) STRAND

- WITH HONORS
- AWARD ON RESEARCH
- SERVICE AWARD(SSLG)

•KHAYLER JHUN NOBLEZADA

- CO-CURRICULAR AWARDEE
- WITH HONORS

•RONAN GIO NACANAYNAY

- CO-CURRICULAR AWARDEE
- SERVICE AWARD
- WITH HIGH HONORS

•JOHN JOSEPH CABUG-OS

- MERIT AWARDEE
- BOYSCOUT AWARD
- CONDUCT AWARDEE
- SPORTS AWARDEE
- SINGER OF THE YEAR
- DRUM CORPS AWARDEE

Today, we celebrate the feast of St Dominic Savio (Italian: Domenico Savio; 2 April 1842 – 9 March 1857) He was an Italian student of John Bosco. He was studying to be a priest when he became ill and died at the age of 14, possibly from pleurisy. He was noted for his piety and devotion to the Catholic faith, and was canonized a saint by Pope Pius XII in 1954.

O Saint Dominic Savio, a model of purity, piety, penance and apostolic zeal for youth; grant that, through your intercession, we may service God in our ordinary duties with fervent devotion, and attain the grace of holy joy on earth, that we may one day love God forever in Heaven. Amen.

Source:
(1) Wikipedia

"A success tomorrow belongs to those who prepare today" -anonymous

Tomorrow, May 5, 2024, the Miag-ao Altar Servers Ministry aspirants will take their most awaited final examination before their investiture.

May the lord send you his wisdom as you take your final examination. Just review, focus and pray for success. Good luck and God bless you, future vested servers!

IN PHOTO: EASTER VIGIL & EASTER SUNDAY

The angel said to the women, “Do not be afraid, for I know that you are looking for Jesus, who was crucified. He is not here; he has risen, just as he said. Come and see the place where he lay. Then go quickly and tell his disciples: He has risen from the dead and is going ahead of you into Galilee. There you will see him. Now I have told you.” So the women hurried away from the tomb, afraid yet filled with joy, and ran to tell his disciples. - Matthew 28:5-8

We celebrated the Easter Sunday, the highest feast of the Church. We have celebrated it with gladness and joy. As the light of the paschal candle illuminates every corner of the church, our heart was also enkindled as we renew our baptismal vows. This Easter, may we to renew our faith and love, may we make the death of sin into the life of Grace.

Resurrexit Sicut Dixit, Alleluia!

(Credits to the rightful owner of the pictures.)

IN PHOTO: GOOD FRIDAY

For God so loved the world, that he gave his only Son, that whoever believes in him should not perish but have eternal life. For God did not send his Son into the world to condemn the world, but in order that the world might be saved through him.
- John 3:16-17

In Good Friday celebration, we celebrated the Liturgy of the Passion of the Lord at St. Thomas of Villanova Parish, St. Isidore Chapel, and St. Vincent Ferrer Chapel celebrated the said liturgy. After which, the solemn procession started followed by the veneration of the cross.
(Credits to the rightful owner of the pictures.)

MAUNDY THURSDAY

"If I, therefore, the master and teacher, have washed your feet, you ought to wash one another's feet.
-John 13:14

Today, as we enter the Paschal Triduum, we celebrated the Mass for the Last Supper of the Lord, by washing of the feet and transfering the Blessed Sacrament to the Altar of Repose in St. Thomas of Villanova Parish , St. Vincent Ferrer Chapel and St. Isidore Chapel. As we start the Paschal Triduum, may we reflect, pray, and repent for our sins. The Paschal Triduum celebration is one single Mass that is why it is necesary to attend the Liturgy of the Passion and Death of the Lord.

(Credits to the rightful owner of the pictures.)

Happy Birthday, to our VP on Values and spiritual formation, Dick Matthew Montaño! May your day overflow with joy and blessings from above. Cheers to another year of inspiring leadership and Spiritual guidance. Have a wonderful celebration!

IN PHOTOS: PALM SUNDAY

"Jesus Comes to Jerusalem as King"
- Luke 19:28-44

Today, we celebrate the Palm Sunday, the sunday of the Passion of our Lord. We celebrate the Blessings of Palms, the Solemn Procession, and the Holy Eucharist in St. Thomas of Villanova Parish, St. Vincent Ferrer Chapel in Valencia, and in St. Isidore Chapel in Palaca. We should start the Holy week with a deep reflection within ourselves. This Holy week, we reflect, pray, do almsgiving, and receive the Sacrament of Reconciliation.

PALM SUNDAY

Palm Sunday is the final Sunday of Lent, the beginning of Holy Week, and commemorates the triumphant arrival of Christ in Jerusalem, days before he was crucified.

Palm Sunday is known as such because the faithful will often receive palm fronds which they use to participate in the reenactment of Christ's arrival in Jerusalem. In the Gospels, Jesus entered Jerusalem riding a young donkey, and to the lavish praise of the townspeople who threw clothes, or possibly palms or small branches, in front of him as a sign of homage. This was a customary practice for people of great respect.

Palm branches are widely recognized symbol of peace and victory, hence their preferred use on Palm Sunday.

The use of a donkey instead of a horse is highly symbolic, it represents the humble arrival of someone in peace, as opposed to arriving on a steed in war.

A week later, Christ would rise from the dead on the first Easter.

Source:
(1) Catholic Online

THE PASCHAL TRIDUUM

The Paschal Triduum or Easter Triduum (Latin: Triduum Paschale),Holy Triduum (Latin: Triduum Sacrum), or the Three Days, is the period of three days that begins with the liturgy on the evening of Maundy Thursday, reaches its high point in the Easter Vigil, and closes with evening prayer on Easter Sunday. It is a moveable observance recalling the Passion, Crucifixion, Death, burial, and Resurrection of Jesus, as portrayed in the canonical Gospels.The summit of the Liturgical Year is the Easter Triduum—from the evening of Holy Thursday to the evening of Easter Sunday. Though chronologically three days, they are liturgically one day unfolding for us the unity of Christ's Paschal Mystery.The single celebration of the Triduum marks the end of the Lenten season, and leads to the Mass of the Resurrection of the Lord at the Easter Vigil.

The liturgical services that take place during the Triduum are:

•Mass of the Lord's Supper
•Good Friday of the Lord's Passion
•Mass of the Resurrection of the Lord

Source:
(1) Wikipedia
(2) United States Conference of Catholic Bishops

Happy Birthday to a dedicated member of the Miagao Altar Servers Ministry! Happy Birthday Lorence Fer Ferolino Libo-on Your commitment and service are truly appreciated. May your day be filled with joy, blessings, and wonderful moments. 🎉🎂

LISTEN TO JESUS!

On the Mount of Transfiguration, as the three Apostles enjoy looking at the vision of the transformed Jesus with Moses and Elijah, the Father in heaven speaks through the clouds. The voice enjoins them to listen to his Beloved Son. It is more meaningful listening to him, than remaining in ecstasy. Jesus is not here to give entertainment and nice feelings, but to present their long glorious future if they listen to him.

Peter rightly calls Jesus, "Rabbi" (v 5). If they recognize him as their teacher, then they must be good listeners. Listening to him is the only way they can understand the mind and heart of Jesus. They should not be listening to their desires or to anyone else, like the many teachers and experts of the Law and the prophets they listened to in the synagogues and in the Temple. Instead, they must listen to Jesus. The voice from heaven says so. Jesus is the ultimate interpreter of God's Word.