Visita Iglesia Schedule of Activities

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Friday, 01 April 2022 - 9:03:22 AM

In the observance of Holy Week 2022, the Batangas City Tourism Office will be having the following Holy Week Virtual Activities:

Virtual Visita Iglesia and Station of the Cross featuring 14 Churches in Batangas which you can view online

Batangas City Tourism Office

Apr. 10, 2022        PALM SUNDAY

(Minor Basilica of the Immaculate Conception)

Blessing of Palms within all Masses

Anticipated Mass

5:30 AM               7:00 AM

8:30 AM               10:00 AM

4:30 PM               6:00 PM

 

(Parish of the most Holy Trinity)

Schedule of Masses

06:00 AM            10:30 AM

07:30 AM            04:30 PM

09:00 AM            06:00 PM

*Ang pagbasbas ng mga palaspas ay isasagawa bago magsimula ang bawat misa.

 

(Saint Michael de Archangel Parish)

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07:30 AM – Pagbasbas ng mga Palaspas at Prusisyon mula sa Ilijan Sports Complex

08:00 AM – Banal na Misa

(Santo Niño Chapel Monte Maria)

09:00 AM & 11:00 AM – Mass and Blessing of Psalms at St. John Paul II Chapel

04:30 PM - Mass and Blessing of Psalms at Sto. Niño Chapel

 

(St. Rita De Casia Parish)

06:00 AM – 08:00 AM – Banal na Misa na may Pagbabasbas ng mga Palaspas (Ang pagbabasbas ng mga palaspas ay sa harap ng simbahan)

 

(San Isidro Labrador Parish)

06:30 AM & 08:30 AM – Holy Mass

 

(St. Mary Eufrasia Parish)

06:00 AM/08:00 AM/10:00 AM/05:00 PM – Pagbabasbas ng mga palaspas ay isasagawa sa pasimula ng bawat Misa.

 

Apr. 11, 2022        HOLY MONDAY

 

(Minor Basilica of the Immaculate Conception)

Daily Masses

6:00 AM – 7:00 AM – 5:30 PM

Stations of the Cross

6:30 PM

(Parish of the most Holy Trinity)

06:40 AM - Morning Practice

07:00 AM - Mass

08:00 AM - General Cleaning

(Saint Michael de Archangel Parish)

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06:30 AM – Banal na Misa

07:30 AM – General Cleaning

(Santo Niño Chapel Monte Maria)

10:00 AM – Mass at Sto. Niño Chapel

(St. Rita De Casia Parish)

07:30 AM – Banal na Misa (General Cleaning after the Mass)

(San Isidro Labrador Parish)

06:30 AM – Holy Mass

(St. Mary Eufrasia Parish)

06:30 AM – Magtatapos ang Sta. Krusada ng mga Barangay kasunod ng Misa

Apr. 12, 2022        HOLY TUESDAY

 

(Minor Basilica of the Immaculate Conception)

Daily Masses

6:00 AM – 7:00 AM – 5:30 PM

9:00 AM – Chrism Mass (Lipa Cathedral)

6:30 PM – Digi-Teatro Film Showing

 

(Parish of the most Holy Trinity)

06:40 AM - Morning Praise

07:00 AM - Mass

09:00 AM - Chrism Mass at Lipa Cathedral

(Saint Michael de Archangel Parish)

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09:00 AM – Misa ng Krisma/Lipa Cathedral

05:00 PM – Banal na Misa

(Santo Niño Chapel Monte Maria)

05:00 PM – Stations of the Cross

(St. Rita De Casia Parish)

09:00 AM – Holy Chrism Mass

(San Isidro Labrador Parish)

06:30 AM – Holy Mass

 

(St. Mary Eufrasia Parish)

05:00 PM – Lenten Recollection na sisimulan ng Banal na Misa

Apr. 13, 2022        HOLY WEDNESDAY

(Minor Basilica of the Immaculate Conception)

Daily Masses

6:00 AM – 7:00 AM – 5:30 PM

6:30 PM – Stations of the Cross

(Parish of the most Holy Trinity)

06:40 AM - Morning Praise

07:00 AM – Mass

Kumpisalang Bayan

08:00 AM - 10:00 AM

02:00 PM - 04:00 PM

04:30 PM – Estasyong Heneral (Parish Parking)

*Pagpapaligo sa Santo Entierro

(Saint Michael de Archangel Parish)

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04:00 PM – Banal na Misa

05:00 PM – Estacion General sa buong pamilya

(Santo Niño Chapel Monte Maria)

10:00 AM – Mass at Sto. Niño Chapel

(St. Rita De Casia Parish)

02:15 PM – Novena (Our Mother of Perpetual Help)

03:00 PM – SENAKULO (sa loob ng simbahan)

(San Isidro Labrador Parish)

04:00 AM – Estasyon Heneral

06:30 AM – Holy Mass

 

(St. Mary Eufrasia Parish)

06:30 AM – Banal na Misa

 

Apr. 14, 2022        MAUNDY THURSDAY

 

(Minor Basilica of the Immaculate Conception)

8:00 AM – 9:30 AM, 10:00 AM – 11:30 AM / Confession

2:00 PM – 4:00 PM, 8:00 PM – 10:00 PM / Confession

5:00 PM - Evening Mass of the Lord’s Supper

7:00 PM – 10:00 PM - Eucharistic Adoration / Vigil

 

(Parish of the most Holy Trinity)

07:00 AM – Morning Praise

05:00 PM – Mass of the Last Supper

07:00 PM – 09:00 PM – Vigil

 

(Saint Michael de Archangel Parish)

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05:00 PM – Misa ng Huling Hapunan, Paghuhugas ng Paa

07:00 PM – Bihilya

 

(Santo Niño Chapel Monte Maria)

04:00 PM – Mass at St. John Paul II Chapel & Last Supper Mass/ Washing of the Feet

 

(St. Rita De Casia Parish)

08:00 AM – Cleaning of the Church, Preparation for the Last Supper Mass, Practice for Good Friday Gospel

05:00 PM – Pagmimisa sa Pagtatakipsilim sa Paghahapunan ng Panginoon

                       *Paghuhugas ng Paa ng mga Apostoles

                       *Pagdiriwang ng huling Hapunan

                       *Prusisyon ng banal na sakramento

06:00 PM – 12:00 MN – VIGIL

 

(San Isidro Labrador Parish)

06:30 AM – Morning Praise

04:00 PM – Last Supper Mass

06:00 PM – Veneration of the Blessed Sacrament

 

(St. Mary Eufrasia Parish)

05:00 – 11:00 PM – Misa ng Huling Hapunan na susundan ng pagtatanod sa Santissimo Sakramento

 

Apr. 15, 2022        GOOD FRIDAY

 

(Minor Basilica of the Immaculate Conception)

7:00 AM - Solemn Lauds

8:00 – 9:30 AM, 10:00 – 11:30 AM / Confession

8:00 – 10:00 PM / Confession

12:00 NN – Seven Last Words

3:00 PM – Good Friday Liturgy (Liturgy of the word, Veneration of the Cross, and Holy Communion)

*Motorcade Procession follows

 

(Parish of the most Holy Trinity)

07:00 AM – Morning Praise

07:30 AM – Novena to the Divine Mercy

12:00 pm – Seven Last Words

03:00 pm – Celebration of the Lord’s Passion

Veneration of the Cross

Pagbasa Ng Pasyon

 

(Saint Michael de Archangel Parish)

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07:00 AM – Panalangin sa Umaga

12:00 NN – Pitong Huling Wika

03:00 PM – Pagpaparangal sa Krus

05:00 PM – Banal Na Prusisyon sa Ilijan

07:00 PM – Pagbasa Ng Pasyon

09:00 PM – Prusisyon Ng Paglilibing

 

(Santo Niño Chapel Monte Maria)

03:00 PM – Veneration of the cross At st. John paul ii Church

 

(St. Rita De Casia Parish)

07:30 AM – Pang umagang Panalangin

03:00 PM – Pagdiriwang sa Pagpapakasakit ng Panginoon

                       Prusisyon ng Nabuburol na Hesus

 

(San Isidro Labrador Parish)

06:30 AM – Morning Praise

03:00 PM – Liturgy of the Lord’s Passion

05:00 PM – Procession

06:00 PM – Pabasa

 

(St. Mary Eufrasia Parish)

12:00 NN – Pagninilay sa Pitong Huling Wika

03:00 PM – Liturhiya ng Salita ng Diyos, Pagpaparangal sa Krus at Komunyon

05:00 PM – 09:00 PM – Pagtatanod sa Sto. Entierro at Pagbasa ng Pasyon na susundan ng paglilibing sa Villa Celia Subdivision

 

Apr. 16, 2022        HOLY SATURDAY

 

(Minor Basilica of the Immaculate Conception)

7:00 am – Solemn Lauds

6:00 PM – Easter Vigil (Service of Light, Liturgy of the Word, Liturgy of Baptism, and Liturgy of the Eucharist | Salubong at Dagit

(Bring candle with drip guard for Renewal of Baptismal Promises)

 

(Parish of the most Holy Trinity)

07:30 AM – Morning Practice

07:30 AM – Novena to the Divine Mercy

06:00 PM – Easter Vigil

*Magdala ng Kandila para sa pagsasariwa ng mga pangako sa Binyag

 

(Saint Michael de Archangel Parish)

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07:00 AM – Panalangin sa Umaga

07:00 PM – Bihilya sa Pasko ng Muling Pagkabuhay Dagit

08:00 PM – VIGIL Mass at Sto. Niño Chapel

 

(Santo Niño Chapel Monte Maria)

08:00 PM – VIGIL Mass at Sto. Niño Chapel

 

(St. Rita De Casia Parish)

07:30 AM – Pang umagang Panalangin

07:00 PM – Magdamagang Pagdiriwang sa Pasko ng Muling Pagkabuhay

                       Salubong/Dagit

 

(San Isidro Labrador Parish)

06:30 AM – Panalangin sa Umaga

07:00 PM – Easter Vigil

 

(St. Mary Eufrasia Parish)

06:00 PM – Magdamagang Pagdiriwang ng Pasko ng Pagkabuhay

 

Apr. 17, 2021        EASTER SUNDAY

 

(Minor Basilica of the Immaculate Conception)

Regular Sunday Mass Schedule

5:30, 7:30 8:30, 10:00 AM

4:30, 6:00 PM

(Bring candle with drip guard for Renewal of Baptismal Promises)

 

(Parish of the most Holy Trinity)

Schedule of Masses

06:00 AM            10:30 AM

07:30 AM            04:30 PM

09:00 AM            06:00 PM
*Magdala ng Kandila para sa pagsasariwa ng mga pangako sa Binyag

 

(Saint Michael de Archangel Parish

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08:00 AM- Banal na Misa

 

(Santo Niño Chapel Monte Maria)

09:00 AM & 11:00 AM – Mass at St. John Paul II Chapel

04:30 PM – Mass at Sto. Niño Chapel

 

(St. Rita De Casia Parish)

06:00 AM/ 08:00 AM – Banal na Misa

09:30 AM – BINYAG

 

(San Isidro Labrador Parish)
06:00 AM – Holy Mass

08:30 AM – Holy Mass

 

(St. Mary Eufrasia Parish)

06:00 AM/08:00 AM/10:00 AM/05:00 PM – Misa sa Linggo ng Pagkabuhay

VIRTUAL VISITA IGLESIA 2022

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Friday, 01 April 2022 - 9:03:22 AM

 VIRTUAL VISITA IGLESIA

NAME OF CHURCH	STATIONS
BASILICA IMMACULADA CONCEPCION M.H. Del Pilar, Batangas City	1st Station: Jesus is condemned to death
ST. MARY EUPHRASIA PARISH KumintangBatangas City	2nd Station: Jesus carries His cross
ST. RITA DE CASIA PARISH Lourdes Village, Bolbok, Batangas City	3rd Station: Jesus falls the first time
SAN PASCUAL BAYLON PARISH CHURCH San Pascual, Batangas	4th Station: Jesus meets His Mother
IMMACULATE CONCEPTION CATHEDRAL Bauan, Batangas	5th Station: Simon of Cyrene helps Jesus to carry his cross
INVENCION DE LA STA. CRUZ CHURCH Alitagtag, Batangas	6th Station: Veronica wipes the face of Jesus
PARISH OF SAN ISIDRO LABRADOR Cuenca, Batangas	7th Station: Jesus falls the second time
SAINT JOSEPH THE PATRIARCH CHURCH San Jose, Batangas	8th Station: Jesus meets the women of Jerusalem
SAN LORENZO RUIZ PARISH Taysan, Batangas	9th Station: Jesus falls a third time
ST. MICHAEL DE ARCHANGEL PARISH CHURCH LOBO Lobo, Batangas	10th Station: Jesus clothes are taken away
ST. MICHAEL DE ARCHANGEL PARISH Ilijan, Batangas City	11th Station: Jesus is nailed to the cross
STO. NIÑO CHAPEL MONTE MARIA Brgy. PagkilatanBatangas City	12th Station: Jesus dies on the cross
SAN ISIDRO LABRADOR PARISH CHURCH San Isidro Batangas City	13th Station: The body of Jesus is taken down from the cross
MOST HOLY TRINITY PARISH Pallocan West,  Batangas City	14th Station: Jesus is laid in the tomb

 

 

 

BASILICA IMMACULADA CONCEPCION

M.H. Del Pilar, Batangas City

Basilica of the Immaculate Conception is a minor basilica in Batangas City. It was made an independent parish in 1614 under the advocation of the Immaculate Conception. The paintings were restored by Rex Papasin, a Batangueño artist. The former Father Provincial, Fr. Pedro Cuesta, demolished the old church which he found too small for the increasing population of the town and started the construction of the new one on the same site in 1851. He also built the strong fence of the atrium to enclose the church and convent. The church was damaged by earthquake in 1863 and repaired and reinforced with walls and buttresses. The convent built in 1693, of reef stone and huge molave post withstood all the earthquakes until Fr. MelchorFernández constructed a new one in 1792. It was later used as a school building by the Saint Bridget College. Later on the second floor of the convent was demolished and was converted into a parish pastoral hall.

 

First Station: Jesus is condemned to death

Jesus, you stand all alone before Pilate. Nobody speaks up for you. Nobody helps defend you. You devoted your entire life to helping others, listening to the smallest ones, caring for those who were ignored by others. They don't seem to remember that as they prepare to put you to death.

Leader: We adore Thee, O Christ, and bless Thee.

All: Because by Thy holy cross Thou hast redeemed the world.Jesus, you stand all alone before Pilate. Nobody speaks up for you. Nobody helps defend you. You devoted your entire life to helping others, listening to the smallest ones, caring for those who were ignored by others. They don't seem to remember that as they prepare to put you to death.

As a child, sometimes I feel alone. Sometimes I feel that others don't stand up for me and defend me when I am afraid. Sometimes I don't feel like I am treated fairly, especially if I am scolded or corrected.

As an adult, sometimes I feel abandoned and afraid as well. Sometimes I too, feel like I am treated unfairly or blamed for things unfairly. I have a hard time when people criticize me at home or at work.

Help me be grateful for what you did for me. Help me to accept criticism and unfairness as you did, and not complain. Help me pray for those who have hurt me.

My Jesus, often have I signed the death warrant by my sins; save me by Thy death from that eternal death which I have so often deserved.

Our Father.... Hail Mary.... Glory Be to the Father....

Leader: Jesus Christ Crucified.

All: Have mercy on Us.

Leader: May the souls of the faithful departed, through the mercy of God, Rest in peace.

All: Amen.

 

ST. MARY EUPHRASIA PARISH

Kumintang, Batangas City

The parish was created in 1996 to answer the moral and spiritual needs of people from the fifteen barangays and more than thirty subdivisions. For the last five years the functional and working Parish Pastoral Council help much in the achievement of its goal for the purpose it was created.

All the church organization did their share in the activities of the parish. With the creation of the World Apostolate of Fatima, Mother Butler Mission Guilds, AdoracionNocturna Filipina, Divine Mercy, Neo Cathecumenical and Installations of the Altar Knights.

Their creation, to spread the mission and vision of their organization to help the parish, contributed much. The Missionary Sisters Servants of the Word from Mexico came to the parish doing evangelization, spreading the Words of God in the Barangays and conducted Bible Study in the parish. With the view of training the youth while young to become an active parishioner, the Youth Camp Training was conducted by the Missionary Sisters Servants of the Word and the Confraternity of Christian Doctrine. The yearly Holy Week Live Station of the Cross was performed by the KALIS. The participation of Altar Knight and the Youth Ministry of Gifts could be seen during Saturday and Sunday masses.

In preparation for the Lenten Season a yearly Lenten Recollection was held. The VisitaIglesia in nearby Archdiocese was participated by hundreds of parishioner and from other parishes. Kumpisalang Bayan was likewise held and participated by the priests coming from the Archdiocese.

All of the accomplishment was made through the concerted efforts of the parishioners, Past Priest Rev. Fr Johannes M. Arada, past Parochial Vicar Romeo T. Barrion and Rev.Fr.Dakila M. Ramos and the present Parish Priest Rev. Fr. Rogelio Maynardo T. Beredo Jr. with Parochial Vicar Rev. Renante I. Ilagan.

  Second Station: Jesus carries His cross

Jesus, as you accepted your cross, you knew you would carry it to your death on Calvary. You knew it wouldn't be easy, but you accepted it and carried it just the same.

Leader: We adore you, O Christ, and we praise you.

All: Because by your holy cross You have redeemed the world.

Jesus, as you accepted your cross, you knew you would carry it to your death on Calvary. You knew it wouldn't be easy, but you accepted it and carried it just the same.

As a child, sometimes I don't like the problems that come my way. Sometimes I try to get others to take care of them or solve them for me. Sometimes I become upset and crabby when I'm asked to do even the smallest thing to help others.

As an adult I sometimes feel like I'm not appreciated. Sometimes I feel as if I accept more responsibility that I need to. I can feel sorry for myself, even though the crosses others carry are much larger than my own. In my self-pity, I don't reach out to help.

My Jesus, Who by Thine own will didst take on Thee the most heavy cross I made for Thee by my sins, oh, make me feel their heavy weight, and weep for them ever while I live.

Our Father.... Hail Mary.... Glory Be to the Father....

Leader: Jesus Christ Crucified.

All: Have mercy on Us.

Leader: May the souls of the faithful departed, through the mercy of God, Rest in peace.

All: Amen.

ST. RITA DE CASIA PARISH

Lourdes Village, Bolbok, Batangas City

The 1,388 sq. meter lot for the church site situated at Lourdes Village, Bolbok, Batangas City was donated by the late Eduardo & Natividad Montalbo. The church building was designed by Architect Mario C. Ilagan and his son Architect Carlos Rodolfo Ilagan, both residents of Bolbok. To start here are the significant dates as milestones of the parish. June 13, 1997 marks the Ground Breaking Ceremony of the parish church site. Archbishop Gaudencio Rosales, DD together with Fr. Mateo L. Orario, priest In-charge and some members of the clergy celebrated the Holy Mass at 3 o’clock in the afternoon. A year after the groundbreaking and thru the thorough planning, the construction of the first phase of the church building began last July 10, 1998. On August 5, 1998 the Zaccheus Ministry was launched in different barangays to inform the people about the on-going church construction. The program was warmly received by the people as they openly supported parish activities. 

Third Station: Jesus falls the first time

Jesus, the cross you have been carrying is very heavy. You are becoming weak and almost ready to faint, and you fall down. Nobody seems to want to help you. The soldiers are interested in getting home, so they yell at you and try to get you up and moving again.

Leader: We adore you, O Christ, and we praise you.

All: Because by your holy cross You have redeemed the world.

Jesus, the cross you have been carrying is very heavy. You are becoming weak and almost ready to faint, and you fall down. Nobody seems to want to help you. The soldiers are interested in getting home, so they yell at you and try to get you up and moving again.

As a child, sometimes I start to do something, but then get tired of it. I hurry to get finished and sometimes don't do my work well. Sometimes I don't pay attention to what I should be doing. When things get hard for me, sometimes I give up.

As an adult, I sometimes put things off. I give up too easily, and sometimes don't do my work as well as I know I can.

My Jesus, the heavy burden of my sins is on Thee, and bears Thee down beneath the cross. I loathe them, I detest them; I call on Thee to pardon them; may Thy grace aid me never more to commit them.

Our Father.... Hail Mary.... Glory Be to the Father....

Leader: Jesus Christ Crucified.

All: Have mercy on Us.

Leader: May the souls of the faithful departed, through the mercy of God, Rest in peace.

All: Amen. 

 

SAN PASCUAL BAYLON PARISH CHURCH

San Pascual, Batangas

The church of San PascualBaylon began with a simple “Tuklong” in 1928 which served as a center for theteaching of the wheelbarrow, catechism and other celebrations in the month of May. Thirty years later, in1958, the chapel of the Precious Heart of Jesus was built under the leadership of Rev. Fr. NemesioMadrinan in Lagnas, Bauan (former name of San PascualTown). In 1973, the land was acquired in which the current Church was built under the leadership of Rev. Fr. Pablo Magnaye. When he was appointed Parish Priest of the Parish of Sta. Maria Magdalena saBayanan, Rev. Fr. Aurelio Dimaapi continued the construction of the chapel which then still covers the area of ​​the chapel. On May 17, 1988, the Feast of the town of San Pascual, the church was blessed and became fully a Parish. The celebration and blessing was led by the Archbishop of Lipa,his highly Eminence Msgr. Mariano G. Gaviola, D.D. and Rev. Fr. GumersindoBasitwas appointed. as the first Parish Priest of the Parish of San PascualBaylon on June 1, 1988.

 

Fourth Station: Jesus meets His Mother

Jesus, you feel so alone with all those people yelling and screaming at you. You don't like the words they are saying about you, and you look for a friendly face in the crowd. You see your mother. She can't make the hurting stop, but it helps to see that she is on your side, that she is suffering with you. She does understand and care.

Leader: We adore you, O Christ, and we praise you.

All: Because by your holy cross You have redeemed the world.

Jesus, you feel so alone with all those people yelling and screaming at you. You don't like the words they are saying about you, and you look for a friendly face in the crowd. You see your mother. She can't make the hurting stop, but it helps to see that she is on your side, that she is suffering with you. She does understand and care.

As a child, sometimes I feel like too many things are going on. Sometimes other kids pick on me and call me names. I need to look around me for a friendly face, and for the help I need. I need to share my troubles with those who truly care about me.

As an adult I sometimes feel overwhelmed by many things. Life is so competitive, and I worry so much about my future and those who have some control over it. I need to remember that being an adult does not mean having to solve every problem all by myself. I need to look around me for a friendly face, for the help I need.

Jesus most suffering, Mary Mother most sorrowful, if, by my sins, I caused you pain and anguish in the past, by God's assisting grace it shall be so no more; rather be you my love henceforth till death.

Our Father.... Hail Mary.... Glory be to the Father....

Leader: Jesus Christ Crucified.

All: Have mercy on Us.

Leader: May the souls of the faithful departed, through the mercy of God, Rest in peace.

 All: Amen.

 

IMMACULATE CONCEPTION PARISH

Bauan, Batangas

The Immaculate Conception Parish (Bauan) is a Neo-classical church located Bauan, Batangas. The church is the third and final relocation site of Bauan after its transfer from the shores of Bombon Lake (Taal Lake), to Durugto, to Lonal, and finally to its present site near the shores of Batangas Bay. The church is also one of the parishes administered by Fr. bManuel Blanco, who perfected the art of dyeing by means of plants in Bauan.

 Fifth Station: Simon of Cyrene helps Jesus to carry his cross

Jesus, the soldiers are becoming impatient. This is taking longer than they wanted it to. They are afraid you won't make it to the hill where you will be crucified. As you grow weaker, they grab a man out of the crowd and make him help carry your cross. He was just watching what was happening, but all of a sudden he is helping you carry your cross.

Leader: We adore you, O Christ, and we praise you.

All: Because by your holy cross You have redeemed the world.

Jesus, the soldiers are becoming impatient. This is taking longer than they wanted it to. They are afraid you won't make it to the hill where you will be crucified. As you grow weaker, they grab a man out of the crowd and make him help carry your cross. He was just watching what was happening, but all of a sudden he is helping you carry your cross.

As a child, sometimes I see people who need my help. Sometimes I pretend not to hear when my parents call me. I disappear when I know others could use my help.

As an adult, sometimes I try to do as little as I can and still get by. Others might need my help, but I ignore their needs. Even when I'm asked to help, I sometimes claim to be too busy.

My Jesus, blest, thrice blest was he who aided Thee to bear the cross. Blest too shall I be if I aid Thee to bear the cross, by patiently bowing my neck to the crosses Thou shalt send me during life. My Jesus, give me grace to do so.

Our Father.... Hail Mary.... Glory be to the Father....

Leader: Jesus Christ Crucified.

All: Have mercy on Us.

Leader: May the souls of the faithful departed, through the mercy of God, Rest in peace.

All: Amen.

INVENCION DELA STA. CRUZ CHURCH

Alitagtag, Batangas

It has been five years since the parish of Alitagtag started rebuilding Christ’s body- the Invencion de la Sta. Cruz Parish. According to an inspection made in the previous years, the foundation of the old church of Alitagtag was already weak and therefore this calls for a total reconstruction of the church. In January 2009, the old church was totally destroyed to begin the construction. It is also significant to mention the following priests who served the parish and exerted their best efforts in constructing the new church, Rev. Fr. Ramonsito Manalo, Rev. Fr. ChitoAndal and Rev. Fr. Eleuterio Ramos. At present, it is on the process of construction with Rev. Fr. Marcelino Antonio Maralit, Jr. as the parish priest.

 

Sixth Station: Veronica wipes the face of Jesus

Jesus, suddenly a woman comes out of the crowd. Her name is Veronica. You can see how she cares for you as she takes a cloth and begins to wipe the blood and sweat from your face. She can't do much, but she offers what little help she can.

Leader: We adore you, O Christ, and we praise you.

All: Because by your holy cross You have redeemed the world.

Jesus, suddenly a woman comes out of the crowd. Her name is Veronica. You can see how she cares for you as she takes a cloth and begins to wipe the blood and sweat from your face. She can't do much, but she offers what little help she can.

As a child, sometimes I know someone could use a little help and understanding. They may be picked on or teased by others, or just sad or lonely. Sometimes I feel bad that others don't step in to help, but I don't help either.

As an adult, I notice the needs around me. Sometimes my own family members crave my attention, and I don't even seem to notice. Sometimes a co-worker, friend, or family member could use help or understanding, but I don't reach out to help lest I be criticized, or that they demand more of me than I'd like to give.

My tender Jesus, Who didst deign to print Thy sacred face upon the cloth with which Veronica wiped the sweat from off Thy brow, print in my soul deep, I pray Thee, the lasting memory of Thy bitter pains.

Our Father.... Hail Mary.... Glory be to the Father....

Leader: Jesus Christ Crucified.

All: Have mercy on Us.

Leader: May the souls of the faithful departed, through the mercy of God, Rest in peace.

All: Amen.

PARISH OF SAN ISIDRO LABRADOR

Cuenca, Batangas

The predominant elements are Gothis, even if executed in a somewhat primitive rendition. The pointed arches, flying buttresses and the rose window in the center of the prediment, combined with the flame-like windows, certainly make for a strong Gothic impression. The four rectangular pilasters rise up, dividing the facade into three sections, and end in sharp-points finials, Dent-like motifs run along the eaves of the pediment on the cornices of the bell tower. The simple Gothic facade, however, would look more genuine if the stucco and the name of San Isidro were chipped off.

Seventh Station: Jesus falls the second time

This is the second time you have fallen on the road. As the cross grows heavier and heavier it becomes more difficult to get up. But you continue to struggle and try until you're up and walking again. You don't give up.

Leader: We adore you, O Christ, and we praise you.

All: Because by your holy cross You have redeemed the world.

This is the second time you have fallen on the road. As the cross grows heavier and heavier it becomes more difficult to get up. But you continue to struggle and try until you're up and walking again. You don't give up.

As a child, sometimes things get me down. Others seem to find things easier to do or to learn. Each time I fail, I find it harder to keep trying.

As an adult, sometimes I think I should know more than I do. I become impatient with myself and find it hard to believe in myself when I fail. It is easy to despair over small things, and sometimes I do.

Help me when things seem difficult for me. Even when it's hard, help me get up and keep trying as you did. Help me do my best without comparing myself with others.

My Jesus, often have I sinned and often, by sin, beaten Thee to the ground beneath the cross. Help me to use the efficacious means of grace that I may never fall again.

Our Father.... Hail Mary.... Glory be to the Father....

Leader: Jesus Christ Crucified.

All: Have Mercy on Us.

Leader: May the souls of the faithful departed, through the mercy of God, Rest in peace.

All: Amen.

SAINT JOSEPH THE PATRIARCH CHURCH

San Jose, Batangas

The Saint Joseph the Patriarch Church also known as Archdiocesan Shrine of Saint Joseph the Patriarch is a church located in the town center of San Jose, Batangas in the Philippines. The church is known for being one of the parishes that Fr. Manuel Blanco O.S.A, who authored the Flora de Filipinas, administered.

Eighth Station: Jesus meets the women of Jerusalem

Jesus, as you carry your cross you see a group of women along the road. As you pass by you see they are sad. You stop to spend a moment with them, to offer them some encouragement. Although you are have been abandoned by your friends and are in pain, you stop and try to help them.

Leader: We adore you, O Christ, and we praise you.

All: Because by your holy cross You have redeemed the world.

Jesus, as you carry your cross you see a group of women along the road. As you pass by you see they are sad. You stop to spend a moment with them, to offer them some encouragement. Although you are have been abandoned by your friends and are in pain, you stop and try to help them.

As a child, sometimes I think a lot about myself. I think about what I want and would like people to spend their lives pleasing me.

As an adult, sometimes I act like a child. I become so absorbed in myself and what I'd like that I forget about the needs of others. I take them for granted, and often ignore their needs.

Help me think more about others. Help me remembers that others have problems, too. Help me respond to them even when I'm busy or preoccupied with my own problems.

My Jesus, Who didst comfort the pious women of Jerusalem who wept to see Thee bruised and torn, comfort my soul with Thy tender pity, for in Thy pity lies my trust. May my heart ever answer Thine.

Our Father.... Hail Mary.... Glory be to the Father....

Leader: Jesus Christ Crucified.

All: Have Mercy on Us.

Leader: May the souls of the faithful departed, through the mercy of God, Rest in peace.

All: Amen

 SAN LORENZO RUIZ PARISH

Taysan, Batangas

Through the mission of the Catholic Church to spread the presence of God,San Lorenzo Ruiz Parish was established on September 19, 2010 byFr. Ramon C. Arguelles, D.D. S.T.L and assigned Rdo.Fr.Benedicto OrtegaMalaluanas the first Parish Priest.The Parish Church serves five barangays, Bacao, Piήa, Laurel, Dagatan and Mapulo (BAPILADAMA).

The 1.2 hectares lot was donated by Gregoria Natividad Flores Chavez and Julia Flores Panganiban. The cornerstone of the Church was poured on May 12, 2013. Through the collaboration of the parishioners, with the help of the congregation and financial support of friends from in and outside the country and with the guidance of the Archdiocese of Lipa, the simple church of San Lorenzo Ruiz  was built at Brgy. Dagatan, TaysanBatangas during the reign of Rev. Fr. EstelitoLontoc Africa Jr. who was the second parish priest.

The church was designed by Architect Suzette Chua-Caringal, Architect Joseph M. Villanueva and Engr. Luigi H. Montenegro. It was established and consecrated by his Eminence Archibishop Ramon C. Arguelles on September 26, 2016. The current Parish Priest of the church is Fr. Julius Lacaran.

 Ninth Station: Jesus falls a third time

Jesus, your journey has been long. You fall again, beneath your cross. You know your journey is coming to an end. You struggle and struggle. You get up and keep going.

Leader: We adore you, O Christ, and we praise you.

All: Because by your holy cross You have redeemed the world.

Jesus, your journey has been long. You fall again, beneath your cross. You know your journey is coming to an end. You struggle and struggle. You get up and keep going.

As a child, sometimes I fail time and time again. I find it hard to get along with my sisters and brothers, sometimes I'm not honest, sometimes I'm lazy. I'm tempted to stop trying. It's just too hard sometimes.

As an adult, I often feel I should have conquered my weaknesses by now. I become discouraged when I'm confronted by the same problems over and over again. Sometimes I get weary. When I have health problems, I can become discouraged and depressed.

Help me think of the cross you carried. Help me continue to hope that I can make the changes in my life I need to. You didn't give up. I can have the strength to get up again as well.

My Jesus, by all the bitter woes Thou didst endure when for the third time the heavy cross bowed Thee to the earth, never, I beseech Thee, let me fall again into sin. Ah, my Jesus, rather let me die than ever offend Thee again.

Our Father.... Hail Mary.... Glory be to the Father....

Leader: Jesus Christ Crucified.

All: Have mercy on Us.

Leader: May the souls of the faithful departed, through the mercy of God, Rest in Peace.

All: Amen.

ST. MICHAEL DE ARCHANGEL PARISH CHURCH LOBO

Lobo, Batangas

The St. Michael the Archangel Parish Church is located in Poblacion, Lobo. According to the Oblates of St. Joseph’s account, the parish was established in November 1872 and the original church was first built in 1886. It was reconstructed in the 1970s, replacing the old structure with a concrete one. But this one was destroyed by typhoon Yeyeng and was reconstructed again from 1980-1986.

Tenth Station: Jesus clothes are taken away

The soldiers notice you have something of value. They remove your cloak and throw dice for it. Your wounds are torn open once again. Some of the people in the crowd make fun of you. They tease you and challenge you to perform a miracle for them to see. They're not aware that you'll perform the greatest miracle of all!

Leader: We adore you, O Christ, and we praise you.

All: Because by your holy cross You have redeemed the world.

The soldiers notice you have something of value. They remove your cloak and throw dice for it. Your wounds are torn open once again. Some of the people in the crowd make fun of you. They tease you and challenge you to perform a miracle for them to see. They're not aware that you'll perform the greatest miracle of all!

As a child, sometimes I'm tempted to repeat stories I know are unclean and disrespectful. I sometimes try to act grown up by using crude and bad words.

As an adult, sometimes I repeat stories that are disrespectful of others. I can entertain thoughts that are not clean. Sometimes I give the young people around me a bad example to follow.

Help me to keep myself pure and clean. Help me say things that build up the people around me. Help me overcome worldly desires that I may become more like Jesus. Help me set a good example for others to follow.

My Jesus, stripped of Thy garments and drenched with gall, strip me of love for things of earth, and make me loathe all that savors of the world and sin.

Our Father.... Hail Mary.... Glory be to the Father....

Leader: Jesus Christ Crucified.

All: Have mercy on Us.

Leader: May the souls of the faithful departed, through the mercy of God, Rest in peace.

All: Amen.

ST. MICHAEL DE ARCHANGEL PARISH

Ilijan, Batangas City

During the early years, Barangay Ilijan was known for its big trees that were used for building of nipa hut for temporary shelter.  Seventy nine years ago, in one of the nipa huts, a rolled paper was found with the picture of St. Michael the Archangel. The picture was framed, put in a wood and installed in a sacred place and from then on was considered as the Patron Saint of Ilijan. Later on the original picture was seem to be imprinted to the wood which was up to now is in the Parish church of Ilijan. The image was frequently visited by many people and as a customary belief put the image in the new boats and ships before sailing.  Many could attest that by doing the “Pagpapasakay o Pagpapapoon” save them from disaster.  The laminated image of the Patron Saint could be seen in every house of the devotees in the belief that they will be guided and protected by St. Michael the Archangel.

There are two occasions being celebrated in the Parish of Ilijan, one is on September 29 which is the feast day of St. Michael the Archangel and the other one is on May 8, which was declared by the Catholic Church as the special day because it was the day when the apparition was seen during the 6th century.  This May 8, 2021, the Parish will be celebrating the 80th year the church was established.

Eleventh Station: Jesus is nailed to the cross

You are stretched out on the cross you have carried so far. The soldiers take big nails and drive them into your hands and feet. You feel abandoned by the people you loved so much. People seem to have gone mad. You have done nothing but good, yet they drive nails through your hands and feet.

Leader: We adore you, O Christ, and we praise you.

All: Because by your holy cross You have redeemed the world.

You are stretched out on the cross you have carried so far. The soldiers take big nails and drive them into your hands and feet. You feel abandoned by the people you loved so much. People seem to have gone mad. You have done nothing but good, yet they drive nails through your hands and feet.

As a child, sometimes I hurt others. Sometimes I join with friends and decide not to like another. We gang up against another and cause them hurt and pain. Sometimes I say or do hurtful things to my brothers and sisters. I can wonder what they'd think about themselves if they believed everything I told them about themselves.

As and adult, sometimes I discriminate against others. Even without thinking, I judge others because of their color, intelligence, income level or name. I forget that I am to live as a brother or sister to all people. Sometimes I use harsh words when I speak to my children and family members. I can find it easy to look for something that isn't very important and make it very important.

Help me look again at the people around me. Help me see the hurt and pain I have caused in others. Be with me to help me make amends for the harm I have done.

My Jesus, by Thine agony when the cruel nails pierced Thy tender hands and feet and fixed them to the cross, make me crucify my flesh by Christian penance.

Our Father.... Hail Mary.... Glory be to the Father....

Leader: Jesus Christ Crucified.

All: Have mercy on Us.

Leader: May the souls of the faithful departed, through the mercy of God, Rest in peace.

All: Amen.

STO. NIÑO CHAPEL MONTE MARIA

Brgy.PagkilatanBatangas City

http://www.montemaria.com.ph/

STO. NIÑO Chapel is locateddownhill of Monte Maria Statue at Monte Maria PagkilatanBatangas City. The fund used for the 2007 construction of the chapel was donated to Fr. Suarez by a Filipino-Canadian Family.

MONTEMARIA ASIA PILGRIMS, INC. (MAPI)owns the land on which the chapel was erected. When Fr. Suarez left in 2010, the land was donated to the Roman Catholic Archbishop of Lipa. It forms part of the 5-hectare property donation to the RCAL by the company.

The name MONTEMARIA (spelled as one word only) was coined by Governor Dodo Mandanas, who is a devotee of the Blessed Virgin Mary. On 7 January 2007, the first mass was concelebrated by then cardinal Gaudencio Rosales, Archbishop of Manila; Ramon Arguelles, Archbishop Emeritus Of Lipa; The Late Salvador Quizon, Auxillary Bishop Emeritus Of Lipa; The Late Healing Priest Fernando Suarez; and 60 parish priests of the Roman Catholic Archdiocese Of Lipa, At The Santa Cruz point where thousands of devotees and pilgrims attended the historical event (the area was formerly called Matoco Point and is now presently under the administration and management of the La Pieta Prayer Group International, Inc. of Sister Emma De Guzman). On 17 August 2007, The Sangguniang Barangay OfPagkilatan, Batangas City, unanimously approved the passage of barangay resolution no. 5, series of 2007 which officially renamed the place to “sitio MONTEMARIA”.

The Mother Of All Asia – Tower Of Peace Is a Monument Dedicated to the Blessed Virgin Mary as a Symbol Of Unity and Peace in Asia and the Whole World. The Name “Mother Of All Asia” was adapted from Pope Benedict XVI’s prayer to Our Lady Of Sheshan, Mother Of The Church In China and All Asia, In 27 May 2017.

Twelfth Station: Jesus dies on the cross

As Jesus hung on the cross, he forgave the soldiers who had crucified him, and prayed for his mother and friends. Jesus wanted all of us to be able to live forever with God, so he gave all he had for us.

Leader: We adore you, O Christ, and we praise you.

All: Because by your holy cross You have redeemed the world.

As Jesus hung on the cross, he forgave the soldiers who had crucified him, and prayed for his mother and friends. Jesus wanted all of us to be able to live forever with God, so he gave all he had for us.

Jesus, let me take a few moments now to consider your love for me. Help me thank you for your willingness to go to your death for me. Help me express my love for you!

My Jesus, three hours didst Thou hang in agony, and then die for me; let me die before I sin, and if I live, live for Thy love and faithful service.

Our Father.... Hail Mary.... Glory be to the Father....

Leader: Jesus Christ Crucified.

All: Have mercy on Us.

Leader: May the souls of the faithful departed, through the mercy of God, Rest in peace.

 All: Amen.

 

 SAN ISIDRO LABRADOR PARISH CHURCH

San Isidro Batangas City

In 1960, Msgr. Carlos Garcia, parish priest of Immaculate Concepcion Parish, Batangas City dreamt a chapel to be built in Barangay San Isidro for fiesta masses. After 20years, Fr. ChitolAndal and Fr. Jose Ilagan, assistant priest, spearheaded the construction of the church through “bayanihan” and scheduled regular Sunday Masses. A parish was proposed and was willingly accepted by the people. In September 29, 1989, His Excellency, Archbishop Mariano F. Gaviola D.D. blessed and dedicated the church to San Isidro Labrador, patron saint of the newly created parish and Rev. Fr. DioscoroVillasis was appointed the first Parish Priest. Every pastor assigned in the parish contributed to the spiritual development and physical improvement. Expansion was made by Rev. Fr. Jose Ma. Loyola Cumagun, the façade was beautifully renovated by Rev. Fr. Romulo Dolor and concreting the Patio and shading the surrounding with trees were made by Rev. Fr. PablitoMalibiran. In February 8, 2017 during the incumbency of Rev. Fr. Oscar Larry F. Famarin, a total renovation of the church was started thru the help of the newly created Finance Council and the support of the Parish Pastoral Committee and the nineteen barangays.

 Thirteenth Station: The body of Jesus is taken down from the cross

Jesus, how brutally you were put to death. How gently you are taken from the cross. Your suffering and pain are ended, and you are put in the lap of your mother. The dirt and blood are wiped away. You are treated with love.

Leader: We adore you, O Christ, and we praise you.

All: Because by your holy cross You have redeemed the world.

Jesus, how brutally you were put to death. How gently you are taken from the cross. Your suffering and pain are ended, and you are put in the lap of your mother. The dirt and blood are wiped away. You are treated with love.

As a child, sometimes I treat others better when they're sad or in pain. When somebody dies, I become very gentle and kind. I notice the good and kind things people say about those who have died.

As an adult, I seem to be kinder when someone dies. If only I could learn to see the good things about them while they were alive. If only I would tell those around me how much I love them, while I still have the opportunity to do so.

Help me look for the good in those around me, especially those I love the most. Help me live this day as if it were the last. Help me become a more gentle and loving person through my greater appreciation for those around me.

O Mary, Mother most sorrowful, the sword of grief pierced thy soul when thou didst see Jesus lying lifeless on thy bosom; obtain for me hatred of sin because sin slew thy Son and wounded thine own heart, and grace to live a Christian life and save my soul.

Our Father.... Hail Mary.... Glory be to the Father....

Leader: Jesus Christ Crucified.

All: Have mercy on Us.

Leader: May the souls of the faithful departed, through the mercy of God, Rest in peace.

 

All: Amen.

MOST HOLY TRINITY PARISH

Pallocan West, Batangas City

 

Established on November 12, 2007, this is the youngest of the six parishes born out of the Parish of the Immaculate Conception in Batangas City. It is in the middle of a new commercial district, in Pallocan West of Batangas City. Its impressively built new church stands on a 6,000-square-meter donated site accessible to the villages in the eastern part of the city. Construction of the church and its adjacent structures- Kapilya ng Liwanag (Chapel of Light), GusalingPulungan ng Parokya (Parish Meeting Hall), Kapilya ng mga Santo at mga Banal (Chapel of the Saints and the Blessed), and Kapilya ng SantissimoSakramento (Chapel of the Holy Sacrament) – were completed in less than two years. Most importantly, these constructions became possible through the aid of benefactors and the thousands of parishioners from the different villages of the Parish of the Most Holy Trinity. In particular, the Pastor family donated the land and helped with the construction of the church.

Fourteenth Station: Jesus is laid in the tomb

Jesus, your body is prepared for burial. Joseph gave you his own tomb. He laid your body there and rolled a large stone in front of it, then went home. What a sad day it has been for so many people.

Leader: We adore you, O Christ, and we praise you.

All: Because by your holy cross You have redeemed the world.

Jesus, your body is prepared for burial. Joseph gave you his own tomb. He laid your body there and rolled a large stone in front of it, then went home. What a sad day it has been for so many people.

As a child, sometimes I try to keep everything for myself. I find it hard to share my things with my brothers or sisters and with my friends.

As an adult, I can be selfish too. I can accumulate things and keep them for myself. I try to make sure I have what I want before I share what I have with anybody else.

Help me think of Joseph of Arimathea, who risked his own life as he accepted Jesus' body for burial. Help me think of how Joseph loved Jesus so much that he gave him his own tomb.

My Jesus, beside Thy body in the tomb I, too, would lie dead; but if I live, let it be for Thee, so as one day to enjoy with Thee in heaven the fruits of Thy passion and Thy bitter death.

Our Father.... Hail Mary.... Glory be to the Father....

Leader: Jesus Christ Crucified.

All: have mercy on Us.

Leader: May the souls of the faithful departed, through the mercy of God, Rest in peace.

 

All: Amen.