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From The Shrine Parish of Saint Peregrine Laziozi, Tunasan, Muntinlupa City
Dedication of the Church of St. Isidore the Worker Parish
Dedication of the Church and the Altar of the Parish of St. Isidore the Worker, Talavera, Nueva Ecija
170th feast of our lady of salt (NUESTRA SEÑORA DE LAS SALERAS)
Before Aliaga was founded as a town, she was a vast forest. Few people inhabited the area and it became a dumpsite of humans skeletons so it was named “Pulong Bibit”, “Pulong” meaning an island or a place and “Bibit” meaning ghost.
Aliaga used to be a part of Pampanga which is vast land extending from Cagayan to Manila. In 1848, Gapan, San Antonio, Cabiao and Aliaga were segregated and made part of Nueva Ecija. It was on the 8th of February 1849 that Aliaga was formally erected as town. The first gobernadorcillo was Aniceto Ferry who changed “Pulong Bibit” to “Aliaga” named ater his hometown in Teruwl Spain.
According to the old books of the church, the parish was established in 1849 under the control of the Augustinian Missionaries; Valentin Garcino Payad became the first priest of the parish.
The town of Aliaga was place under the guidance of Blessed Virgin Mary named as “Nuestra Señora de las Saleras”.
The name “de las Saleras” was associated with the Blessed Virgin Mary because of the miraculous event.
The Spaniards in search of new colonies in the pacific usually affix a holy image in their shipping vessels. The image of the Blessed virgin or the “Sto. Niño” were commonly placed to serve as a guide and a patron, and also to introduce the Roman Catholic Religion. In one of their voyage, the ship carrying the image of the Blessed Virgin Mary met a fiery storm and the ship slowly sank into the water. The crew prayed to the Blessed Virgin Mary to save them and miraculously, the ship floated back to the surface. When the weather was clear, they noticed that the edge of the Blessed Virgin gown was filled with Saltwater, which eventually dried up, became salt and so, she came to be known as Nuestra Señora de las Saleras.
Aliaga is also known as a town of which is frequently is flooded. This may be the reason why the Augustinian priests placed Aliaga under the protection of Nuestra Señora de las Saleras. Aliaga’s first years were described to be progressive and active. She was known then as “Maynilang Munti”. Licab, Quezon and Zaragoza were only barrios of Aliaga before.
The first of parish church was made of light materials. After few years church made of “tisa “ was constructed to house the virgin’s image. The church also bought a land called “Lupang Mitra”to allot resources for the church future growth.
At the end of 19th century several historical events affectedthe hole nationand the church. Revolts against the government of Spain created distraught even among the peace loving people of the town. Augustinian priest were replaced with secular priest. The first one was Fr. Benito Cebrero. The church made of tiles was burned by suspected members of the “Himagsikan”. Several sects such as the “Katolika Indipendiente National”, “Iglesia ni Kristo” and the “Protestante” were founded. Inspite of the challenges,the Roman catholic faith pursued its efforts to spread the teachings of the Lord Jesus Christ so in 1926 the “Apostolado ng Panalangin” and “Hijas de Maria” were enacted.
One unforgettable calamity was the great flood in 1936, which submerged almost 100% percent of the town. It was aid that that the raging waters which could have killed hundreds was restrained by a lady described as having a long hair and believed to be the miraculous Nuestra Señora de las Saleras.
Also in the 1960’s the head of the Virgin Mary and the Child Jesus was stolen.
On February 16, 1963, Nueava Ecija was established as a Diocese. It was also during this time whwn the Vatican Council II decreed that the Holy Mass will its prayers and songs be translated to Filipino language from the usual Latin.
As time passed by, several developments were made through the efforts of the local government. Roads were cemented, irrigation projects started the towns you were give a chance for the education. Many townfolks ventured to the capital city and even to foreign countries. And made their mark. But always returning to the land of their birth, sharing their success to the town of Aliaga.
At present, the Catholic Church is journeying towards program as a People of God (to change and knowledge) through the Guidance of our beloved Nuestra Señora de las Saleras.
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UNVEILING & BLESSING OF LA CONSOLACION PAINTING SEPT 4, 2015
Feast of Our Lady of Consolation & Cincture.
In celebration of its 440th founding anniversary, St. Andrew Parish, Candaba, Philippines, unveiled the Painting of La Consolacion as one of its anniversary markers.
Conceived by Fr. Greg Vega & painted by Zin Gamboa, the painting turned out to be an obra maestra inspired by the Holy Spirit.
The painting tells of Saint Monica in the fourth century, distraught with grief and anxiety for her wayward son, Augustine, confiding her distress to the Mother of God, who appeared to her WEARING A SHINING CINCTURE. As a pledge of her support and compassion, Our Lady removed the cincture and, giving it to Monica, directed her to wear it and to encourage others to do the same. Monica gave it to her son, who in turn gave it to his community, and so the Augustinian devotion to the wearing of a cincture as a token of fidelity to our Mother of Consolation came into being.
In the sixteenth century the flourishing devotion gave rise to the Confraternity of the Cincture (correa in Spanish, babat in Kapampangan) and to the popular picture of MARY with the Child JESUS, WHO HOLDS THE END OF THE CINCTURE IN HIS RIGHT HAND..
Photos by Monico Caparas.
Video & editing by Fr. Greg Vega, Parish Priest of St. Andrew Parish, Candaba, Pampanga, Philippines.
Music: KING SALU MU...IMA by Miriam Sandico.
Nuestra Señora dela O (IGMP 2015)
Nuestra Señora dela O of Pangil, Laguna
at the 36th Intramuros Grand Marian Procession
December 6, 2015
Manila, Philippines
Video by: Rodney C. Torres
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Easter Sunday Salubong Procession 2019 - Lumban, Laguna
This is a procession depicting and re-enacting the story of the first Easter when, early Sunday morning after Sabbath, three days after the crucifixion of Jesus, the holy women disciples, carrying myrrh and spices so as to anoint Jesus' body with, went to the tomb where the body of the Lord was laid only to find out that it was empty. An angel appeared before them and told them not to look for the living among the dead, and that the Lord has risen.
Apostles Simon Peter and John the beloved also went to the tomb to see for themselves what the holy women told them and likewise, found nothing but the shroud and sudarium used to wrap the Lord's body and head.
The narration accompanying the procession was lifted from the Holy Gospels written by the four evangelists.
The story of the risen Christ's appearance to his mother Mary was taken from the Pasiong Mahal and is read while the carriage carrying the image of the resurrected Christ enters the church's patio.
HOLY IMAGES USED:
Holy Myrrh-bearing women:
Santa Maria Magdalena
Santa Maria Jacobe
Santa Maria Salome
Santa Juana ni Cusa
Santa Maria Cleofe
Santa Maria ng Betania
Santa Marta ng Betania
Apostles:
San Pedro Apostol
San Juan Apostol at Ebangelista
Ang Mahal na Birhen Nagagalak
Ang Kristong Muling Nabuhay
Place: San Sebastian Parish, Lumban, Laguna, Philippines
Date: April 21, 2019
Flores de Mayo (Flowers of May)
One of the most beautiful Catholic tradition is the Flores de Mayo to honor the Blessed Virgin Mary. This is how we done it in Cebu.
Santacruzan, the Flores de Mayo finale, Bugasong, Philippines
Across the Philippine archipelago, a tradition known as Flores de Mayo, a daily offering of flowers to Mary, the mother of Jesus, is observed throughout the month of May. Typically the celebration culminates with a Santacruzan, a grand finale that, as its Spanish name implies, ties in a very different theological theme – the discovery of the True Cross by Reyna Elena, or St. Helena, the mother of the Emperor Constantine.
A Santacruzan procession and stage event — part beauty pageant, part religious education exercise — ends the month in a distinctively Filipino style. It features elaborately dressed teenage “queens” of Flores de Mayo as biblical and allegorical figures, their consorts, and the crowning of that year’s Reyna Elena. In Bugasong's Barangay Ilaures, the young woman chosen as Reyna Elena is the winner of a fundraising contest for money to pay for the Flores finale. Other parishes choose their Reyna Elena based on school or church recommendations of young women with brains and beauty, or on the basis of her membership in church organizations, or even on politicians’ recommendations.
Feasting and dancing that follow last late into the night.
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This video was filmed by Arnulfo Valderama Fortunado for Catholics & Cultures, an initiative of the Rev. Michael C. McFarland, S.J. Center for Religion, Ethics and Culture at the College of the Holy Cross in Worcester, Massachusetts, USA. Learn more at catholicsandcultures.org
UNDAS 2019, Sagrada Familia Memorial Park, Cabanatuan City
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Sagrada Familia Memorial, Cabanatuan City
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HRP Bell No. 1 - Palagad
The tolling of the Bell No. 1 (HFA side) of Holy Rosary Parish, Angeles City before the start of the 10:00 AM Mass on April 17, 2016.
Bell ringer: Joel Ocampo.
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Bell No. 1 details:
Weight: 62 1/2 kg.
Year made: March 19, 1919.
Dedicated to: St. Gabriel the Archangel.
Seville Spain September 2013
We went on a four day coachtrip with David's Coachtrips to Seville, Cordoba and Ecija. This video shows Seville Cathedral, The Real Alcazar, The Plaza de Espana and the Torre del Oro - just four of the many sights of Seville.