Novena for St. Philomena slated

MANILA, Philippines - Rev. Fr. Clod Bagabaldo, parish priest, and the Living Rosary are inviting everyone to attend the Novena in honor of St. Philomena on Aug. 2 to 10 in preparatory for her feast on Aug. 11 at the Santuario de Santa Philomena, Most Holy Redeemer Parish, Del Monte Avenue, Malac St., Masambong, Quezon City. Novena prayers are scheduled at 6 p.m. and Mass at 6:30 p.m. on weekdays and at 6 p.m. on Sunday.

Celebrants are Bishops Florentino Cinense of Tarlac, Rolando Tria Tirona of Infanta, Mylo Hubert Vergara of Pasig, Pedro Dean (Emeritus) of Palo, Antonieto Cabajog of Surigao, Leopoldo Jaucian of Bangued, Filomeno Bactor of Naval, Deogracias Iñiguez Jr. of Caloocan City and Jose Corazon Tala-oc of Kalibo on Aug. 2 to 10, respectively. On Sunday, Aug. 5, there will be a caracol procession at 3:30 p.m.

On Aug. 11, there will be Masses at 6 a.m., 9 a.m., 4 p.m. and 6:30 p.m. Celebrants are Msgr. Sabino Vengco Jr., Fr. Eli Mata, SVD., Rev. Fr. Orlando Aceron, O.P. and Rev. Fr. Michell Joe Zerrudo, respectively. There will be a solemn procession at 7:30 p.m.

The highlight of the special occasion is the 12 o’clock noon Mass by His Excellency, Bishop Gilbert Garcera of Daet.

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

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