Novena for St. Philomena starts Aug. 2

MANILA, Philippines - Rev. Fr. Clod V. Bagabaldo, parish priest, and the Living Rosary are inviting everyone to attend the novena in honor of St. Philomena on Aug. 2 to10 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 Sundays.       

Celebrants are Bishops Joseph Nacua of Ilagan, Camilo Gregorio of Batanes, Florentino Cinense of Tarlac, Mylo Hubert Vergara of Pasig, Precioso Cantillas of Maasin, Leopoldo Jaucian of Bangued, Deogracias Iñiguez Jr. (emeritus) of Kalookan, Filomeno Bactol of Naval and Reynaldo Evangelista of Imus on Aug. 2 to 10, respectively.

On Aug. 11, there will be Masses at 6 a.m., 9 a.m., 4:30 p.m. and 6 p.m. Celebrants are Msgr. Sabino Vengco Jr., Rev. Fr. Socrates Mesiona, MSP, Rev. Fr. Orlando Aceron, O.P. and Rev. Fr. Michell Joe Cerrudo, respectively.

There will be a solemn procession at 3 p.m.

The highlight of the special occasion is the 12 noon Mass by Archbishop Rolando Tria Tirona of Caceres.

There will be anointing of the Holy Oil and veneration of the Holy Relic of St. Philomena after each Mass.

Fathers Aceron and Zerrudo are spiritual directors of  the Universal Living Rosary Association of St. Philomena with address at 430 Mayon St., Quezon City.

(For details, text 0918-5470605 or call 365-1011.)