The Roman Catholic Diocese of Cubao OUR LADY OF MOUNT CARMEL PARISH (OLMCP) Road 8 cor. Road 2, Project 6, Quezon City Tel. No. 927.5496 Fax. No. 455.7718 PARISH LITURICAL SERVICES Masses: Monday to Saturday Sunday 6:00 am and 6:00 pm 6:00 am, 7:00 am, 8:00 am, 9:00 am 10:30am and 12:00 nn 3:00 pm (Mass for Children/Youth) 4:00 pm, 5:00 pm 6:00 pm (Tagalog Mass) 7:00pm and 8:00pm Ossuary Mass: Every Saturday, 8:00 am Baptism: Daily by appointment and Sunday, 11:30 am Wedding: By appointment except Monday and Sunday at OLMCP Sick Visitation: Wednesday, 3:00 pm (Anointing of the sick) Confession: Wednesday, Friday and Saturday, 5:30 pm BEC Street Masses: Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday, 7:00pm BEC Chapel Masses: Every Sunday CHAPELS 1. STO. NIÑO BEC Zone 5 (Kawans 23-28) Pael, Brgy. Culiat, Masses: Sunday, 8am Feast Day: 3rd Sunday of January 2. RESURRECTION OF OUR LORD BEC Zone 6 (Kawans 29-30) Forestry, Brgy. Culiat Mass: Sunday, 9am Feast Day: Easter Sunday 3. OUR LADY OF HOPE BEC Zone 6 (Kawan 31) QC Ville, Brgy. Culiat Mass: Sunday, 9am Feast Day: Last Sunday of May 4. DIVINE MERCY BEC Zone 7 (Kawans 32-36) QC Ville, Brgy. Vasra Mass: Sunday, 8:30am Feast Day: Sunday of Easter 5. RESURRECTION OF OUR LORD BEC Zone 7 (Kawan 37) Mabilog Central, Brgy. Culiat Mass: Sunday, 7am Feast Day: Easter Sunday 6. ST. FRANCIS OF ASSISI BEC Zone 8 (Kawans 39-48), BEC Zone 9 (Kawans 49-55; 68-69) Sanville, Brgy. Culiat Masses: Daily, 6:30am; Sunday, 7:30am Feast Day: October 4 7. NUESTRA SEÑORA DE SALVACION BEC Zone 10 (Kawans 56-59) Metro Heights Extension, Brgy. Culiat Mass: Sunday, 7:00am Feast Day: 1st Sunday of May 8. ST. JOSEPH THE WORKER BEC Zone 11 (Kawans 60-63) Palanas, Brgy. Vasra Mass: Sunday, 7am Feast Day: May 1 9. ST. PAUL THE APOSTEL BEC Zone 12(Kawans 64-66) BPI Compound, Brgy. Vasra Mass: Every 4th Saturday of the month, 6:00pm 10. STA. RAFAELA BEC Zone 13 Cassanova, Sanville, Brgy. Vasra Mass: Sunday, 9:30am Feast Day: May 18 11. SAN ISIDRO BEC Zone 14 Agham Road Mass: Every 1st Sunday of the month, 8:00am Feast Day: May 15 FACILITIES a. b. a. b. c. d. Gintong Bulwagan ng Karmelo The Stellar (Main Function Hall, 1st level) Flos Carmeli Hall (2nd level) Bahay Karmelo St. Simon Stock Hall (basement) St. Therese Hall (1st floor) St. Teresa of Avila Room (2nd floor) St. John of the Cross Room (3rd floor) Our Lady of Assumption Ossuary Baptistry Sacristy Adoration Chapel VISION C ommunity of Christ’s disciples A ctively committed in R enewing the Church with M ary, our Mother, as model in E vangelizing with L ove MISSION Promoting renewed integral formation among clergy, religious, and laity through: • An active participation, nurturing, and sharing in the Eucharist as the source and summit of our Christian life and deepening the Marian spirituality; • An effective and relevant formation program that would enhance the knowledge, skills, values, and attitudes of all servant leaders and parishioners in accordance with the signs of the time; • A strengthened Basic Ecclesial Community (BEC) as the direction for the reevangelization of the parish; • An emphasis on the integrity of the family as the foundation of evangelization; • A deepened empowerment of the youth for co-responsibility and subsidiarity (concern); • An improved Catechesis in schools, and in all sectors of the parish; • The implementation of a responsive social program for the marginalized (poor, deprived, oppressed, and exploited); • A heightened awareness and proper actions to be taken on various advocacy and issues in the parish (ecological, political, pastoral, OFW’s, domestic violence, justice and peace); • The integration of all parishioners and associations, movements, and faith communities into the parish pastoral vision, mission and programs; And in all these, serving with humility, love, and HISTORY The year of our Lord 2011 is a milestone in the history of the Our Lady of Mount Carmel Parish because it is the 50th anniversary of the Canonical Establishment of our beloved parish. Having come this far in our journey as a parish community is an awesome grace in itself, yet the Lord is indeed so generous that He provided a deeper meaning to our Golden Jubilee celebration -– on August 14, 2010, our parish was declared by Pope Benedict XVI as a Pilgrim Jubilee Church, granting partial and plenary indulgence to all parishioners and pilgrims from August 15, 2010 to August 15, 2011. With joyful thanksgiving for this wonderful grace from God as backdrop, let us walk down memory lane and trace the humble beginnings and development of the parish we have come to love and serve. It all began in 1955, when Project 6 was developed by the People’s Homesite and Housing Corporation or PHHC. Pioneering community members recall that the first masses were celebrated by priests from Sta. Rita Parish under the shade of a Sampaloc tree, which today still stands on what is now the ground of the Project 6 Elementary School. In 1957, Rev. Fr. Pedro Bantigue was appointed as interim parish priest. The first organization formed in the parish was the Catholic Women’s League; then later, the Mother Butler Guild and Apostleship of Prayer. Responding to the eagerness of the community to have their own church, Fr. Bantigue organized a construction committee headed by Juan Ayalde. Negotiations with the PHHC for the purchase of a site began while Jose Zaragosa, the official Diocesan architect and designer of the Sto. Domingo Church was asked to draw up the plan for the proposed church. On June 28, 1958, the Roman Catholic Archbishop of Manila Rufino Cardinal Santos, represented by Auxiliary Bishop Hernando Antiporda, entered into a Deed of Sale with PHHC for the purchase of a 3,159 square meter lot along Road 8 in the amount of Php 40,950.00. That same year, construction of the church went full swing under the supervision of Arch. Reynaldo Mababangloob. To mark the event, a time capsule containing important documents was lowered at the site, in special rites led by Msgr. Jose Jovellanos. Simultaneous with the building of the church, the faithful moved for the declaration of the community as a parish. They elected “Our Lady of Mount Carmel” as the Patroness of the new parish. After meeting the requirements, such as sufficient number of population, availability of a church site and readiness of the people to support the needs of the parish priest and of the church, Rufino Cardinal Santos signed a decree creating the Our Lady of Mount Carmel Parish on August 3, 1961. On September 2, 1961, Rev. Fr. Julito Tungol was appointed as the first parish priest. This period marked the beginning of the awareness of parishioners on matters of spiritual growth. Different organizations were formed: Confraternity of Mt. Carmel, Adoracion Nocturna Filipina, Legion of Mary, Knights of Columbus, and the Parish Pastoral Board. Fr. Tungol’s term ended on June 18, 1969 and Rev. Fr. Eugenio Robles as the 2nd parish priest succeeded him. During his time, a new altar was built to enable the priest to say mass facing the congregation from then on. On July 16, 1982, the church was dedicated and consecrated by His Eminence Jaime Cardinal Sin to mark the complete renovation of the church and convent. More organizations were formed, such as the Confraternity of Christian Doctrine, Parish Youth Council, Living Word Prayer Community, Special Ministers of Holy Communion and the Lectors and Commentators Guild. Before Msgr. Robles’ farewell to the parish on April 4, 1989, he was appointed Pastor Emeritus. While his term was the longest, lasting 22 years, his successor, Rev. Fr. Tranquilino Cruz, had the shortest term. Nonetheless, he took very good care of the spiritual needs of his flock. He was behind the initial plans of building an Adoration Chapel. On June 25, 1989, the parish welcomed Msgr. Ramon Arguelles as its 4th parish priest. Brief as his term was, Msgr. Arguelles initiated a number of activities and created the Parish Development Board whose first project was to raise funds for his vision of a parish multi-purpose building, which he named Bahay Karmelo. He spearheaded the construction of an adoration chapel and had plans drawn up for a mortuary. When Msgr. Arguelles’ term ended on January 31, 1990, Rev. Fr. Eugenio Castaneda was appointed as the 5th parish priest. The construction of the Bahay Karmelo, conceptualized by Msgr. Arguelles, was executed during Fr. Gene’s term. The Repair, Renovation and Improvement Board or RRIB that supervised the further renovation of the church replaced the Parish Development Board. Fr. Gene is also well remembered for his healing ministry. He also introduced the Parish Renewal Experience or PREX and the Perpetual Dawn Rosary and revitalized the Charismatic and Cursillo movements. On April 01, 1997, Rev. Fr. Simplicio Apalisok, Jr. became the 6th parish priest. During his term, the Ushers and Collectors Ministry and the Knights of the Altar were organized. The Parish Credit Cooperative was likewise formed to provide low-interest loans to members. He also launched an outreach program for the Christmas season dubbed “Pasko Na… Ipadama”, an annual social service event to this day. True to his pastoral care and leadership, Fr. Jun presided over the historic Pastoral Assembly in Baguio City in June 1998 where the Mission-Vision of the Parish and 5-year Pastoral Plan of Action were drafted and approved. In the same year, he envisioned a greater physical development plan for the community, which included the building of an ossuary and a parish center. Later, the construction of the Our Lady of the Assumption Ossuary became a reality. Bishop Soc Villegas led its ceremonial blessing on August 15, 2001. In 2003, a new and bigger crucifix was installed for the altar, designed and sculpted by National Artist Napoleon Abueva. On August 28 of the same year, the Diocese of Cubao was canonically established with its first Bishop, Most Reverend Honesto Ongtioco. With the departure of Fr. Jun in January 2006, after nine years of stewardship of the parish, he left behind a legacy of significant programs, both spiritual and structural, some of which his successor, Fr. Aloy Aliño, has continued to this day. On January 28, 2006, Rev. Fr. Enrique Aloysius Ma. S. Aliño was installed as the 7th parish priest. A zealous Marian devotee and a hands-on priest, Fr. Aloy has a penchant for order and elegance that soon reflected in his management of the parish and its premises. He is presently assisted in his pastoral programs by Fr. Sonny Arevalo and Fr. Joseph Dofadar. On February 02, 2006, the first program that Fr. Aloy launched was the Bukluran ng Klero, Relihiyosa at Relihiyoso, officially organizing 17 religious communities in the parish. In September of the same year, he convened a Parish Congress of 35 servant leaders in Tagaste, Tagaytay to revisit the existing Parish Vision-Mission. Consequently, a new Vision-Mission in the context of the changes and challenges of the Philippine Church was successfully formulated at the Congress, along with the creation of the Parish Pastoral Manual and the realignment of the 11 major ministries. Inspired by the warm response of the parishioners to his initial endeavors, Fr. Aloy began focusing his energies on structural development projects. Simultaneous with the physical improvements, Fr. Aloy embarked on pastoral programs. During the 46th fiesta celebration on July 15, 2007, the Parish Manual was formally launched with Bishop Ongtioco as Guest of Honor. It was presented as a tribute to the whole parish community, a work of love. On July 16, 2008, Fr. Aloy launched a three-year spiritual preparation for the Golden Jubilee called Ascende Ad Montem and released a primer introducing the official coat of arms of the parish. Also, the marker of the original site of the first masses celebrated in 1961 was unveiled on the same day. The groundbreaking ceremony of “GB @11” or Gintong Bulwagan ng Karmelo in 2009 became the highlight of the fiesta celebration. Envisioned as a multipurpose building, GB@11 brings to completion the initiated master development plan prepared in 2001. In 2010, further enhancements in the church interiors were done for the forthcoming Golden Jubilee, such as the elegant draping of the Main Altar, the Blessed Sacrament and the Altar of Our Lady of Mount Carmel. Six grand chandeliers were installed, adding a final touch of elegance to the church. On September 5, 2010, the ceremonial opening of the Jubilee Door, officially proclaiming the parish as a Pilgrim Jubilee Church, was celebrated with Bishop Honesto Ongtioco, D.D. leading the special rites. This year, the Gintong Bulwagan ng Karmelo, initially regarded as an ambitious project in 2009, was finally completed in time to commemorate the 50th anniversary of the Canonical Establishment of our parish. Indeed, our beloved parish has evolved magnificently through the years. And beyond the magnificence, it is heartwarming to realize that as our parish developed, so has the number of parishioners grown and so has their faith deepened. Having reminisced the glorious past since that historic day in August 1961, we can’t help but bow down in worship and thanksgiving for the Lord’s faithfulness. Our parish community, in its 50 years of existence, has received countless blessings through the abiding intercession of our Patroness, the Our Lady of Mount Carmel. Like a toddler learning his first steps, our community struggled to grow in faith from its humble beginnings – with the Lord patiently guiding it, giving wisdom and inspiration to its parish priests, then and now, amid triumphs and challenges. We have come this far as a parish community also because of the diligent efforts and dedication of a lot of men, women and clergy who have toiled in service of the Lord and their fellow parishioners. Some were known and some were not. Some have fallen asleep and some are still around. With God’s grace and the guidance of our Mother Mary, the flower of Carmel, we can journey for a hundred years more as we continue to pursue our Parish Vision and Mission, serving with humility, love and joy to become true witnesses of Christ. 13 MINISTRIES 1. Worship Ministry 2. Education Ministry 3. Catechetical Ministry 4. Public Affairs Ministry 5. Family and Life Ministry 6. Children’s Ministry 7. Parish Youth Ministry 8. Formation Ministry 9. Social Services Ministry 10. Social Communications Ministry 11. Vocation Ministry 12. Basic Ecclesial Community RELIGIOUS COMMUNITIES of the PARISH 1. Order of the Brothers of Our Lady of Mount Carmel Spring of Carmel, 22 Anahaw St., Gloria III Subdivision, Brgy. Culiat 2. Eucharistic Healers of Mary 43 Morning Star Drive, Sanville Subdivision, Brgy. Culiat; Tel# 3924280 3. Franciscan Sisters of the Heart of Jesus 68 Visayas Avenue; Tel# 920.0362 4. Adorers of the Blood of Christ 14 Pilar Hidalgo Lim St., Tierra Verde II, Pasong Tamo, Tandang Sora; Tel# 931.4727 5. Missionaries of Mary 6. Missionary Sons of the Immaculate Heart of Mary (Claret College Seminary) 48 Cenacle Drive, Sanville Subdivision, Brgy. Culiat; Tel# 920.8269 7. Missionary Sons of the Immaculate Heart of Mary (The Claret Theology House) 8. Siervas de Maria Ministras Delos Enfermos (Servants of Mary) 9. Missionary Society of St. Paul Formation House, 9-C 13th St., New Manila; Tel# 724.8281 10. Little Sisters of Jesus 11. Missionary Catechists of St. Therese of the Infant Jesus MCST Convent, 93 Alley 1, Project 6; Tel# 926.2110 12. Carmelite Sisters of Our Lady 45 Rosario Drive, Cubao, QC 13. Sisters of Mary Immaculate 145 Road 3, Project 6 14. Sisters of Providence 15. Handmaids of the Sacred Heart of Jesus Sta. Rafaela Maria House of Spirituality, 680 H. Casanova Drive, Tandang Sora; Tel# 932.7228 16. Institute for Consecrated Life in Asia 526 Tandang Sora Avenue, Brgy. Culiat, Diliman; Tel# 932.0343-44 17. Order of St. Augustine San Agustine House of Studies, Fisheries St., Visayas Ave; Tel# 924.5001-02 18. Religious of Mary Immaculate Claretian Missionary Sisters Ma. Antonia Paris Formation, 48-C Cenacle Drive, Sanville Subdivision, Brgy. Culiat; Tel# 928.8284, 924.8044 SACRAMENTS 1. Matrimony FOR BOTH FILIPINO AND BOTH CATHOLIC WEDDING A. BASIC REQUIREMENTS: 1. Newly Issued Baptismal Certificate. · With annotation “for marriage purpose”, ”free to marry” · Must have Baptismal Book No., Page No., Line No. and parish seal and original signature of parish priest. · Certificates of No Records are not allowed. 2. Newly Issued Confirmation Certificate. · With annotation “for marriage purpose”, ”free to marry” B · Must have Confirmation Book No., Page No., Line No. and parish seal and original signature of parish priest · Certificates of No Records are not allowed 3. Newly Issued Authenticated copy of Birth Certificate from NSO. 4. Newly Issued Certificate of No Marriage (CENOMAR) from NSO. 5. a. Marriage License from the municipality where the groom or bride reside. b. If civilly married, newly issued authenticated copy/certified true copy of Marriage contract from NSO. 6. For Representatives, original copy of Special Power of Attorney (SPA) and a photocopy of Valid ID. 7. Latest 2x2 picture with white background. (Bride and Groom) 8. Three Sunday publication of banns on the respective parishes of both parties. (to be released upon the submission of the above requirement.) 9. Pre-marriage Counseling Seminar (Pre-cana Seminar). · Given every last Friday of the month, 9:00am to 5:00pm; · Reservations should be made at least 2 days before the seminar; · Seminar fee of Php450.00 per couple (with merienda – lunch merienda); · Latecomers are not accepted, NO SPECIAL PRE-CANA SEMINAR. 10. Canonical Interview. · Given every Wednesday and Thursday between 9:00am to 12:00nn, two weeks before the wedding; · All above requirements should be complete; · Appointment should be made before Wednesday and Thursday. · NO SPECIAL CANONICAL INTERVIEW. 11. Final interview and Individual Confession – a day before the wedding. B. ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS: IF 2 YEARS AND ABOVE WORKING ABROAD 1. Photocopy of Passport and VISA 2. Certificate of Freedom to Marry from his/her incumbent parish priest certifying that he/she has never been contracted in any form of marriage and that he/she is free from any marriage impediment. This is a counter part of Publications of Banns. 3. Search of No Marriage/Certification of Singleness from his/her state or county abroad. IF WIDOW/WIDOWER 1. Newly Issued Authenticated Copy of Death Certificate from NSO. 2. Newly Issued Authenticated Copy of previous Marriage Contract from NSO IF DIVORCED OR ANNULLED 1. Newly issued Certified True Copy of Divorce from Civil court/county or state. 2. Formal written declaration that the previous marriage is null and void from the beginning, for the divorce applicant only for the reason that the divorced applicant is not allowed to be married in the Roman Catholic Church unless otherwise they have been granted a Church annulment by the competent Catholic Marriage Tribunal (tribunal where the previous marriage took place or where the former spouse is residing or the Catholic Bishop of the place of the domicile of the divorcee.) 3. Newly issued Copy of Civil Annulment and Decision with Certificate of Finality. 4. Newly issued Copy of Previous Marriage Contract from NSO. FOR MIXED MARRIAGES (FOREIGNERS AND NON-CATHOLIC) PERMANENT RESIDENT ABROAD/IMMIGRANT STATUS: 1. Contact the Diocese of Cubao – Chancery Office at No. 41 Lantana St., Cubao, Q.C. Tel. No. 7235114 / 7235115. Look for Ms. Bessie. 2. Assistance of the parish is expected during the canonical interview and the pre-cana seminar. TIME SLOT AND WEDDING FEE: St. Francis of Assisi (SFA) Chapel – Fernwood Garden 8:15am – 9:30am / 9:45am – 11:00am 3:00pm – 4:15pm / 4:30pm – 3:45pm / 6:00pm – 7:15am Wedding fee (Aircon, Flowers and singers are excluded): Php9,500.00 Our Lady of Mount Carmel (OLMC) Parish– Project 6, QC 8:30am – 9:45am / 10:00am – 11:15am 1:00pm – 2:15pm / 2:30pm – 3:300pm / 4:00pm – 5:15pm Wedding Fee: Php8,000.00- inclusive of singer & organist, fresh flowers & carpet Php6,000.00- Wedding mass only Php3,500.00- Wedding Rites only · Php4,000.00 down payment upon reservation or submission of partial requirements. · Non-refundable and non transferable. IMPORTANT CONDITIONS: All the necessary requirements should be submitted TWO MONTHS before the wedding date. All the necessary requirements must be submitted WITHOUT DISCREPANCIES. Validity of all requirements is SIX MONTHS prior to the wedding date. The parish has the right to POSTPONE the wedding when the requirements are not complete. The Groom and the Bride should be at the church/chapel 30 minutes before the wedding ceremony. RULES AND REGULATIONS FOR WEDDING at the OLMC Parish and St. Francis of Assisi Chapel – Fernwood Garden RESERVATIONS Reservations should be done not later than two (2) months prior to the wedding date. St. Francis Chapel. No Fernwood Garden Contract, No Reservation. For Representatives/Coordinators, present a Special Power of Attorney (SPA) upon reservation. (No SPA, No Reservations) In case of reservation is made two months before the wedding date, all pertinent papers should be submitted one week after the reservation is made. DEPOSIT A deposit of Four Thousand Pesos (Php4, 000.00) is required upon booking and/or submission of partial documents and full payment is required after canonical interview. For Chancery Case Wedding. Down payment is not required. Full payment is upon the released of the clearance form the chancery office of Diocese of Cubao. Fees should be paid preferably in cash. However, if check should be issued, it should be done ten (10) banking days before the wedding. Check must be paid to the OUR LADY OF MOUNT CARMEL PARISH, not post dated. Fees are non refundable. CANCELLATION/CHANGES OF SCHEDULE In case of cancellation, a written advice to the OLMC Parish Office is required. The deposit is automatically forfeited and it is not transferable to any other person (relatives/friends) for any other occasion. It will be automatically serve as a donation to the church programs for our poor parishioners. In case of changing the date time of wedding, a written advice is required that the desired date is still available. However, such an advice must be done not later than one month before previous wedding schedule, otherwise reservation will be forfeited. REQUIREMENTS FOR WEDDING All pertinent papers should be completed and submitted two (2) months (or earlier) before the wedding date. Validity of all requirements is six months prior to the wedding date. For those working abroad, photocopy of passport and visa should be submitted upon confirmation of reservation not later than four (4) months before the wedding. The couple should attend the canonical interview (after completing all pertinent papers) two (2) weeks prior to the wedding day given every Wednesdays and Fridays. NO SPECIAL CANONICAL INTERVIEW. See List of Wedding requirements for other details. PUNCTUALITY The bride and the groom and all the members of the wedding entourage, the soloists/singers and organists invited by the couple should be at the church premises 30 minutes before the wedding schedule, or 1. 15 minutes, there will be no more pictorials; 2. 30 minutes late, there will be no more homily and prayers of the faithful; 3. 45 minutes, there will just be wedding rite and no more mass. OFFICIATING PRIEST In case the couple will have their own officiating priest, the parish should be advised and submit a photo copy of “License to Solemnize Marriage” and “CELEBRET ID” of the officiating priest not later than two (2) weeks before the wedding date. Otherwise, the parish will automatically assign any of the resident priests to officiate the scheduled nuptial. Should the couple insist on bringing their own priest, he (the invited priest) will only be allowed to concelebrate with the resident priest. In case of mixed marriages, the parish will not allow any form of rite, ceremony or speeches to be conducted by other sect or religion. SOLEMNITY To preserve the solemnity of the wedding ceremony, holders of cellphones, and other communication gadgets are requested to turn off or switch it to silent mode; likewise, every one is refrain from unnecessary conservations and movements. WEDDING ENTOURAGE/MISALLETTE/Others Only 8 pairs of Ninongs and Ninangs are normally allowed so that the ceremony may not unduly extend the time allotted for the processional march. It is not obligatory for couples to come up with their own wedding Missalettes. However, those who wish to do so must follow the wedding liturgy approved by the church. Alterations or any additions made by the couple to the approved liturgy will not be allowed. Doves, bubbles, confetti and others will not be allowed as extended greetings inside the church/chapel. This should be done outside the open-spaced façade. For SFA Chapel, butterflies are prohibited even outside the open-spaced façade It is recommended that the commentators and readers will be coming from the couple. It is expected that those who will be assigned will observe modesty in dressing and maintain a respectable posture during the ceremony. PICTORIAL AFTER THE WEDDING The pictorial should only be taken fifteen minutes after the ceremony and the sequence is as follows: a) Couple b) Couple with priest c) Couple with principal sponsors d) Couple with secondary sponsors e) Couple with both parents f) Couple with bride’s immediate family g) h) i) j) Couple Couple Couple Couple with with with with bride’s family and relatives groom’s immediate family groom’s family and relatives friends WEDDING COORDINATORS / REPRESENTATIVES The couple should notify the parish office if they have wedding coordinators. Wedding Coordinators/Representative should present a Special Power Attorney (SPA) before signing this agreement. Other changes made by the couple should be accompanied with necessary documents/letters. CALENDAR OF EVENTS PARISH MAJOR LITURGICAL ACTIVITIES October 2012 - December 2013 2012 October 11 October 17 October 21 October 22 November 25 December 2 December 5 & 10 December 8 December 14 December 15 -Jan. 1 2013 January8 January 20 February 2 February 11 February 13 March 22 March 23 March 24 March 27 March 28 March 29 March 30 April 2 May 8 May 19 - Proclamation of the Year of Faith (Rome) 5PM Parish Grand Rosary Rally & Eucharistic Celebration Canonization of Pedro Calunsod, 2nd Filipino Saint 6AM/6PM Masses - Feastday of Bl. John Paul II 2PM Holy Hour & Christ the King Eucharistic Procession 4pm Grand Marian Procession, Intramuros Manila First Communion Immaculate Concepcion of the BVM 7PM - Advent Kumpisalang Bayan Advent/Christmas seasons Solemnity of the Lord Baptism with baptism for the Kawans 3pm Sto. Nino Festival 5pm - Vespers, Blessing of Candles & Mass with the Bukluran Healing Festival Ash Wednesday 7PM - Lenten Kumpisalang Bayan 5AM - 7PM - Pabasa ng Pasyon 7:30AM - Palm Sunday Grand Blessing, Procession & Mass 4PM - Estasyon Heneral 5PM - Mass of the Lord’s Supper & Adoration of the Bl. Sacrament 12NN - seven Last Words, 3PM - Good Friday Liturgy & 6PM Procession 8pm - Easter Vigil Blessing of Candles, Water, Mass Salubong Feastday of St. Pedro Calunsod, Filipino Saints Akyat Karmelo with the Vicariate Pentecost Festival May 30 June June 9 July 7 - 16 August 3 September 8 September 28 October 16 November 24 December 1 December 11 & 12 December 8 December 13 December 15 -Jan. 1 Flores de Maria Procession Sacred Heart of Jesus Mass & Procession Solemnity of the Body & Blood of Christ Procession Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Fiesta Celebration 6pm Mass - Canonical Erection Anniversary of the Parish 5Am Dawn Procession, Mass & Floral Offering in honor of the BVM Bday Feastday of San Lorenzo Ruiz de Manila 5PM Parish Grand Rosary Rally & Eucharistic Celebration 2PM Holy Hour & Christ the King Eucharistic Procession & Conclusion of the Year of Faith 4pm Grand Marian Procession, Intramuros Manila First Communion Immaculate Concepcion of the BVM 7PM - Advent Kumpisalang Bayan Advent/Christmas seasons