St. Philomena festivities slated for Aug. 2 to 11
MANILA, Philippines - Susan Roces and daughter, MTRCB Chief Grace Poe, were the principal guests and offertory participants during the Mass on the Feast Day of St. Philomena on Aug. 11 last year, held at Santuario de Santa Philomena Most Holy Redeemer Parish in Masambong, Quezon City.
This year’s activities are set.
Rev. Fr. Clod Bagabaldo, parish priest, and the Living Rosary are inviting everyone to attend the Novena in honor of St. Philomena on Aug. 2 to 10 in preparatory for her feast on Aug. 11 at the Santuario de Santa Philomena, Most Holy Redeemer Parish, Del Monte Ave., Malac St. Masambong, Quezon City. Novena prayers are scheduled at 6 p.m. and Mass at 6:30 p.m. on weekdays and at 6 p.m. on Sunday.
Celebrants are Bishops Julius Tonel of Ipil, Leopoldo Jaucian of Bangued, Rolando Tria Tirona of Infanta, Precioso Cantillas of Maasin, Florentino Cinense of Tarlac, Gilbert Garcera of Daet, Deogracias Iñiguez Jr. of Kalookan, Filomeno Bactol of Naval and Pedro Dean (Emeritus) of Palo on Aug. 2 to 10, respectively. On Sunday, Aug. 7, there will be a procession at 3:30 p.m.
On Aug. 11, there will be Masses at 6 a.m., 9 a.m., 4 p.m. and 6:30 p.m. Celebrants are Msgr. Sabino Vengco Jr., Fr. Eli Mata, SVD, Fr. Orlando Aceron, O.P. and Fr. Michell Joe Zerrudo, respectively.
Fathers Aceron and Zerrudo are spiritual directors of the Universal Living Rosary Association of St. Philomena with address at 430 Mayon St., Quezon City.
The highlight of the special occasion is the 12 o’clock noon Mass by Bishop Arturo Bastes of Sorsogon.
There will be anointing of the Holy Oil and veneration of the Holy Relic of St. Philomena after each Mass.
For details, call 0918-5470605 or 365-1011.
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