St. Arnold Janssen Shrine Parish

LCM Installation

2010-09-28T06:06:00.000-07:00

(Photo Credit: Melanie Lozano)

This is the Lectors and Commentators' Ministry of the St. Arnold Janssen Shrine Parish.
Taken during their installation last May 11, 2008.
With them is the parish priest of the Shrine,
Fr. Bong Bongayan, SVD.

HOLY THURSDAY 2009

2009-06-25T06:52:00.000-07:00

This year's Holy Thursday fall on April 9. The Last Supper Mass was held at 5:00 in the afternoon. After Fr. Bong's homily, he re-enacted the washing of the feet of the disciples...

It was a concelebrated mass with our priest team: Fr. Bong, Fr. Leo, Fr. Martin, and Fr. Felmar...

After mass was the exposition, then a short procession inside the shrine - from the sanctuary to the altar of repose

The altar of the repose

Vigil immediately followed until 11:00 in the evening...

(Photos were from Bro. Loy and Lanie)

PALM SUNDAY 2009

2009-04-26T18:51:00.000-07:00

This year's Blessing of Palms was held at the Ridgemont community, at their clubhouse. Fr. Martin Mandin, SVD, was the one who celebrated the rite...Blessing of Palms started at 6:30am. After the rite, procession going to the shrine followed. Many parishioners participated...

Fr. Leo Scmitt presided the 7:30am mass...The Gospel was dramatized by Lectors assigned...
Then masses followed: 9:00am, 10:30am, 4:00pm, and 6:00pm...
Hosanna! Son of David!

(All photos were taken by Bro. Loy Arabejo)

APRIL 2009 BIRTHDAY CELEBRANTS

2009-04-22T18:25:00.000-07:00

April 3 – Shiela Villaroya
April 12 – Jasmin Allado
April 12 – Myrna Acosta
April 13 – Toto Acosta
April 21 – Salvacion Razo
April 22 – Arnold Bonghanoy
April 22 – Blanca Quintana
April 24 – Marlon Acayan
April 24 – Sagraria Quiniquinito
April 29 – Tess Motas

MARCH BIRTHDAY CELEBRANTS

2009-03-09T20:33:00.000-07:00

March 3 – Emma Roque
March 3 – Mitch Cabugoy
March 3 – Merly Turla
March 4 – Luz Tayoto
March 5 – Khristine Palaganas
March 8 – Garet Bornasal
March 8 – Mercy Cocadiz
March 8 – Nita de Castro
March 13 – Fr. Felmar Fiel, SVD
March 13 – Neva Molina
March 21 – Yolanda Recto
March 22 – Sem. Jules Sotto

KUWARESMA 2009

2009-03-08T05:26:00.000-07:00

SAINT ARNOLD JANSSEN SHRINE - KUWARESMA 2009

Mar. 5 Thu 7:30 pm Holy Hour - Parish
- Janssenville, LCM, KOA
Mar. 6 Fri 4:30 pm Way of the Cross (Janssenville)
6:00 pm Mass - Parish
Mar. 7 Sat 5:30 pm Holy Rosary (to be led by AP)
Mar. 12 Thu 7:30 pm Holy Hour - Parish
- Simona, MBG, AP
Mar. 13 Fri 4:30 pm Way of the Cross (Simona)
6:00 pm Mass - Parish
7:30 pm KUMPISALANG BAYAN
Mar. 14 Sat 5:30 pm Holy Rosary (to be led by CA)
Mar. 19 Thu 7:30 pm Holy Hour - Parish
- Suburban, EMHC, BEC
Mar. 20 Fri 4:30 pm Way of the Cross (Suburban)
6:00 pm Mass - Parish
Mar. 21 Sat 5:30 pm Holy Rosary (to be led by Charismatic)
Mar. 26 Thu 7:30 pm Holy Hour - Parish
- Ridgemont, CFC-FFL, Youth
Mar. 27 Fri 4:30 pm Way of the Cross (Ridgemont)
6:00 pm Mass - Parish
Mar. 28 Sat 5:30 pm Holy Rosary (to be led by BEC)
April 2 Thu 7:30 pm Holy Hour - Parish
- Janssenville, Couples for Christ, CA
April 3 Fri 4:30 pm Way of the Cross (Shrine)
6:00 pm Mass - Parish
April 4 Sat 5:30 pm Holy Rosary (to be led by MBG)
April 5 Sun 6:30 am PALM SUNDAY
- Blessing of Palms (Ridgemont)
- Procession going to the Parish
7:30 am MASS
9:00 am MASS
4:00 pm MASS
6:00 pm MASS
April 6 Mon 7:00 pm Parish Recollection (after 6 pm Mass)
April 7 Tue 7:00 pm Parish Recollection (after 6 pm Mass)
Apr. 8 Wed 6:00 am MASS
7:00 am PABASA (old chapel)
7:00 - 9:00 Ridgemont, MBG
9:00 - 11:00 Simona, LCM
11:00 - 1:00 Suburban, EMHC, Social Service
1:00 - 3:00 Janssenville, Catechists, AP
3:00 - 5:00 Ridgemont, KOA, Youth
6:00 pm MASS (Shrine)
5:00 - 7:00 Simona, El Shaddai, Charismatic
7:00 - 9:00 Suburban, Couples for Christ, CFC-FFL
9:00 - 11:00 Janssenville, BEC, JAHAI
April 9 Thu 6:00 am CHRISM MASS (Antipolo Cathedral)
6:00 am Sung Liturgical Morning Praise
5:00 pm LAST SUPPER MASS
VIGIL (after mass):
7:00 - 8:00 Simona, LCM, Youth, El Shaddai
8:00 - 9:00 Suburban, EMHC, MBG, KOA
9:00 - 10:00 Ridgemont, BEC, CFC-FFL, CA
10:00-11:00 Janssenville, MBG, Couples for Christ
April 10 Fri 5:00 am DAAN NG KRUS
route: Ridgemont, Suburban, Simona, Janssenville
7:00 am Sung Liturgical Morning Praise
12:00 nn SEVEN LAST WORDS
3:00 pm Veneration of the Cross
5:00 pm Procession
Sorrowful Mother Devotion
April 11 Sat 6:00 am Sung Liturgical Morning Praise
8:00 am BAYANIHAN
9:00 pm EASTER VIGIL MASS
April 12 Sun 4:00 am SALUBONG
(Suburban - Mama Mary /Simona - Risen Christ)
MASS
Easter Egg Hunting (after mass)
7:30 am MASS
9:00 am MASS
4:00 pm MASS
6:00 pm MASS

POEMS FOR SAINT ARNOLD JANSSEN

2009-03-05T22:34:00.000-08:00

SAN ARNOLD, KATANGI-TANGI KA

“Sa simula pa’y naroon na ang Salita
Kasama ng Diyos ang Salita
At ang Salita ay Diyos”
Ito ang iyong pinaniwalaang lubos

Namuhay ka nang payapa at simple
Kasama ng pamilya, nagdarasal araw at gabi
Sa Diyos tumatawag, ang tiwala’y matindi
Kalooban Niya ang sinusunod parati

Ramdam ang pangangailangan ng sangkatauhan
Buo ang kalooban, misyon mo’y isinakatuparan
Walang imposible, sa Diyos nanangan
Mabuting Balita, ipinahayag sa sandaigdigan

O, San Arnold, katangi-tangi ka
Kami’y naghahangad na matularan ka
Mabuti mong hangarin, nais naming palaganapin
Salita ng Diyos, nawa’y maghari sa amin

San Arnold, kami’y iyong ipanalangin
Sa buhay na ito, at sa buhay na darating
Tulad mo, kami nawa’y pagpalain
Ng Diyos na dakila at tunay na butihin

San Arnold, pananalita mo’y uulit ulitin
Magiging gabay sa aming landasin
“Nawa ang puso ni Hesus ang manahan sa amin
At sa puso ng lahat,” O, aming dalangin.

SAINT ARNOLD JANSSEN, THE MISSION MAN

“In the beginning was the Word
And the Word was with God
And the Word was God”
This is the verse you kept in mind

You lived a peaceful and simple life
With your family, you prayed day and night
Your faith in God was immovable
Yes, you believe, nothing is impossible

You started the mission, and to the world you go
To preach the Gospel, and His love be known
To the poor, sick, and marginalized
It was then, His will was realized

O, Saint Arnold, you’re a chosen one
Humble, prayerful, and a holy man
Chaste, poor, obedient, that’s who you are
Guided by the Trinity, truly a mission man.

Pray for us, O, Saint Arnold
That we may constantly seek the will of the Lord
May He bless our lives, as He blest you
May His Divine Providence guide us through

Your good example, we want to imitate
The words you foretold, we would reiterate
“May the Heart of Jesus live in our hearts
And in the hearts of all”, O, we pray.

Created by Lanie Lozano 02/13/2007

AGA MUHLACH VISITED THE SHRINE

2009-02-18T17:45:00.000-08:00

Yes, the one and only AGA MUHLACH...the Philippines' prime actor visited the shrine last October 12, 2008. He attended the Children's mass at 4:00pm. It was made possible through the invitation of Fr. Leo Schmitt, SVD. Aga was the donor of the huge statue image of our Patron, Saint Arnold Janssen which was placed near the shrine door...Aga Muhlach proved he is not only an actor but also a man of God...

Parishioners came to witness God's grace through the presence of Aga Muhlach

Aga Muhlach with his companions...up close
Aga seating at the first row...
The whole shrine was filled with people...

Fr. Leo presided the mass...

Praying time...

Aga gave his short but inspirational speech...

Aga, Fr. Leo, and Fr. Bong posed infront of Saint Arnold...

GMA 7 media interviewed Aga...also Fr. Bong...

Aga Muhlach with Fr. Leo

It was indeed a grace-filled day for the shrine...

(All photos were taken by Bro. Loy Arabejo)

FEAST OF OUR LADY OF LOURDES

2009-02-12T06:20:00.000-08:00

February 11 is the Feast Day of OUR LADY OF LOURDES. It is also the World Day of the Sick. We held a procession in our shrine at 4:30 in the afternoon - from the shrine going to Suburban/Accessoria then back to the shrine. Fr. Leo Schmitt, SVD, and Fr. Bong Bongayan, SVD joined in the procession. The Extra-Ordinary
Ministers of the Holy Communion (EMHC) were assigned to pull the karosa of Our Lady. The Mother Butlers Guild, Lectors Ministry, Social Service Ministry, Knights of the Altar, and other mandated organizations participated. The 6:00 pm Mass is a HEALING MASS. Many parishioners attended the mass and all were filled with God's healing through the intercession of Mother Mary, the Immaculate Conception...
Deo gratias!

Reaching the shrine after the procession

Fr. Bong read the prayer for the sick...

Praying for all the sick - physical, emotional, mental and spiritual sickness

Anointing and healing of the sick...

Fr. Bong anointing with the blessed oil

Fr. Leo laying hands on the sick

Blessed Virgin of Lourdes pray for us...

Adornment of Mama Mary's altar statue...awesome!!!

Fr. Bong also took pictures of Our Lady

PARISH FIESTA PROCESSION

2009-02-03T10:20:00.000-08:00

Every 15th of January, we celebrate the Feast Day of our Patron, Saint Arnold Janssen. This year, it falls on Thursday. We held a procession at 5:00pm, before the 6:00pm televised mass. The Fiesta celebration was indeed successful. Truly, God works in wondrous ways!

Viva Saint Arnold!

The Extra-Ordinary Ministers of the Holy Communion with Saint Arnold on the Karosa

The JTC Drum & Lyre

Mandated organizations participated in their respective uniforms

Fr. Martin Mandin, SVD joined in the procession

The JTC Drum & Lyre

Fr. Leo joyfully listening to the JTC Drum & Lyre

A pose with Saint Arnold Janssen after the mass

BASIL VALDEZ CONCERT IN THE SHRINE

2009-02-02T19:12:00.000-08:00

Basil Valdez had his 27th SALMO Inspirational Benefit Concert at St. Arnold Janssen Shrine in Cainta, Rizal last January 24, 2009. SALMO stands for "Sundin ang Loob Mo." According to Miss Joy Delarmente, the concert started in 1994. At present, it was already heard in several Churches in Metro Manila, Cabanatuan City , Cavite , Laguna, Cebu and Iloilo and even abroad! The concert producer organizes the concert to raise funds for charitable projects, and at the same time to share the good music of the performer whose talent and generosity help serves the purpose of the producer.

The concert at the Shrine was staged for the completion of the Shrine construction.

Benedict, our seasoned Shrine Lector was the emcee of the evening and he did his assigment so well.

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Fr. George Britos, SVD also did his rendition of "The Call" of Fr. Raul Caga, SVD

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Mayor Mon Ilagan introduced his friend Basil Valdez to the audience.

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Basil Valdez on Stage!!!

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In between songs, Basil shared his sacred story in life. He was discovered pala by a priest...

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Basil looked at me...

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The Altar of the Shrine

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The parish priest, Fr. Manuel Bongayan, SVD had a chit-chat with Bayani Fernando and Mon Ilagan.

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Signing of the Souvenir program: Look at that, the "firsts" who lined up for the signing are the following: "SVD's Miracle Girl" Pamela Avellanosa, SVD Regent Joey Ruega, SVD Vice-Provincial Jerome Marquez....and...

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and...yes, SVD Provincial Nielo Cantilado. We hope that they will have a duet next time...

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Basil was surrounded by SVDs.

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After the concert, Basil shared that the one staged in the Arnold Janssen Shrine was one of the Best SALMO concerts ever...

JANSSENVILLE FIESTA

2009-01-19T21:52:00.001-08:00

Happy Fiesta Mga Kaparokya!!!

Part of Janssenville's activities was the search for Miss Janssen.

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The winners of the Miss Janssen upclose.

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Mayor Mon Ilagan and Fr. Felmar Fiel, SVD.

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All celebrations in the Janssenville were well-attended. This picture is a proof.

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Fr. Manuel Bongayan, SVD, our Parish Priest, gave an inspirational message.

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The "Miracle Girl" Pamela Avellanosa was there during the liturgical celebration.

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The Holy Mass was televised via Studio 23 that Sunday...

CHRISTMAS IN THE SHRINE

2008-12-28T11:11:00.001-08:00

Many parishioners celebrated with us the Christmas Eve. They kissed the baby Jesus after the Holy Mass.

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Fr. Felmar Fiel, SVD sat beside the manger after the Christmas Eve mass...

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Fr. Leo Schmitt, SVD talks to one of our parishioners and greets the parishioners a happy Christmas.

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The whole Shrine was filled with people.

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Children came to worship the Baby Jesus.

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This is the Arnold Janssen Shrine during the night...

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Light a Star for Jesus!

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The Silent Night fills the air!

BLESSING OF THE ST. ARNOLD JANSSEN SHRINE

2008-12-23T22:46:00.000-08:00

(This article is re-posted from SVD PHC website. Special thanks to Pamela Avellanosa for this article.)

CAINTA, PHILIPPINES - St. Arnold Janssen Shrine located in Janssenville, Cainta was blessed and dedicated last Nov. 30, 2007.

The Shrine was named after St. Arnold Janssen, founder of three religious missionary congregations, the Society of the Divine Word (SVD), Holy Spirit Sisters (SSpS) and the Holy Spirit Sisters of Perpetual Adoration (SSpSAp), tasked to spread the light of the Word to all nations. The congregations are active in many parts of the world in various apostolates such as continuing education, pastoral care, biblical apostolate, mission animation, social communication apostolate to mention a few.

The blessing/dedication was led by Bp. Gabriel Reyes of the Diocese of Antipolo, where Cainta belong. Newly installed Bp. Pol Jaucian, SVD of the diocese of Abra and the Provincial Superior of the SVD Philippine Central province, Fr. Nielo Cantilado, SVD also concelebrated in the event, along with other SVD and diocesan priests.

In his homily, Bp. Reyes stressed the importance of building a suitable house for God.

Key political persons from both the Municipality of Cainta and Antipolo also attended the event, along with German officials and benefactors who participated in the offertory and candle lightning ceremony of the program. A film showing of the Shrine's beginning also marked the occasion.

The Shrine, which initially began as a small chapel, was envisioned to be a parish by Msgr. Mariano Balbago, during its inauguration in Nov. 30, 2003, in Janssenville. Fr. Leo Schmitt later was installed as its Parish Priest on January 15, 2004, and with the support and approval of the local diocese, the groundbreaking of the Shrine was held during the Easter Sunday of 2004, and the rest is history.

About 85% finished, the shrine which stands on a 2500 sq. meter lot area, is another pet project of Fr. Leo Schmitt, SVD.

Fr. Schmitt, a German missionary, is tagged as the builder-priest in the Philippines for his low-cost housing projects for the poor and homeless, especially the employees of the SVDs. To date, he has developed four (4) decent, yet affordable subdivisions in Cainta and Antipolo - among these are the St. Joseph Freinademetz Subdivision in Antipolo and the Jannsenville in Cainta, named after the two (2) founding saints of the Society of the Divine Word. All through the years of living and doing mission for the poor, he likewise organized numerous communities in the area.

SIMBANG GABI ALMOST DONE...

2008-12-22T07:32:00.000-08:00

(Photos are taken from St. Joseph the Worker Chapel in Suburban-Accessoria by Bro. Johhny Persia)

We started SIMBANG GABI anticipated masses last Dec. 15 and Dec. 16 on chapels and on our parish respectively....and now its near to end...

We are all eager to complete the Nine-Day novena masses and experience the joy that Christmas - the birthday of JESUS brings.

Christmas Vigil Mass would be celebrated on Dec. 24, Wednesday, 9:00pm, at the shrine.

Mass schedule for Christmas Day is as follows:

7:30am, 9:00am, 4:00pm, and 6:00 pm

Merry Christmas to all!

May the spirit of Christmas be always in our hearts....