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VICARIATE OF ST. JOSEPH
CHURCHES
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Balara Mission
Station
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1 Saint Joseph shrine 6
St. Joseph Shrine was established on November 23,
1951. In 2021, it was blessed to be one of the Jubilee 10
Churches in the Philippines. As one of the Jubilee
Churches, St. Joseph Shrine strives to continue the 3
mission of preaching the good news to all under the 4
guidance of their patron St. Joseph.
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2 HOLY FAMILY PARISH 2
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HFP was established in 1980s. Its structure is a
typical bend of modernist geometric lines and https://bit.ly/vsjpilgrimagemap
ornate Baroque fixtures. The church was the only
heritage you can found in Project 5.
3 SAN ISIDRO LABRADOR PARISH 6 HOLY CROSS PARISH
The Holy Cross Parish Church was established in 1998. It
9 Our Lady of Pentecost Parish
SILP started as a chapel in Pinyahan, then it became stands as a silent witness to the historical events that
OLPP was founded on May 23, 1999 by His Eminence
San Isidro Labrador Quasi-Parish in 2006 SAN ISIDROhave
through LABRADOR
occurred PARISH
over the ages in the area. The new church
Jaime Cardinal Sin. Our patron (Mother Mary),
parishioners intiatives. Finally, it was solemnly drew its name from the devotion to the True Cross of
Jesus and the barangay’s name of Krus na Ligas. symbolizes that she is welcoming everyone into the
dedicated and canonically erected as San Isidro home of her Son and she is holding the flame of
Labrador Parish on July 21, 2018 through the former Pentecost close to her heart, treasuring the Spirit
Parish Priest, Rev. Fr. Jun Arvie Bello. 7 PARISH OF THE HOLY SACRIFICE which she has received. Her other arm is outstretched,
inviting everyone to share in the gifts of the Spirit and
PHS has an outstanding example of contemporary her eyes are the eyes of a mother, looking down with
4 PARISH OF THE LORD OF DIVINE MERCY architecture of the 1950's as the first circular chapel tenderness on her children who gather at her feet to
and first thin-shell dome in the country. A living pray.
The church's image of Divine Mercy was the largest monument to the artistry by proclaimed National Artists,
version reproduced in the Philippines painted by the Leandro Locsin and Ingenuity by the UP College of
hands of Fr. Armand Tang. Last 2015 during the Engineering. Declared important cultural property by
Jubilee Year of Mercy, PLDM was chosen to be one the National Museum, and National Historical 10 SANTA MARIA DELLA STRADA PARISH
of the Jubilee churches to open its "Door of Mercy" Landmark by the National Historical Institute, Our “Living Church” has been established in 1981 by
which allows people to receive plenary indulgence. December 2005.
His Eminence Jaime Cardinal Sin and Msgr. Pat Lim.
Some of the special features that gave our Parish a
5 IMMACULATE HEART OF MARY PARISH 8 BALARA MISSION STATION distinctive character are: the precious marble altar
The commitment of the church to bring Jesus closer to table used by Pope John Paul II during the
The Parish was designed by National Artist for people and to serve the small communities paved the beatification of the first Filipino saint, San Lorenzo
Architecture Leandro V. Locsin, which houses the way to the establishment of San Antonio de Padua Ruiz; the life-sized Crucifix with a kayumanggi Christ
Stations of the Cross made by National Artist (NA) for Mission Station last February 2021. The congregation of above the main altar; and the Italian mosaic icons of
Sculpture Napoleon V. Abueva. With that, IHMP was the Eudists Fathers leads the religious and communal
declared as important culture property by the Sta. Maria della Strada and St. Joseph among others.
National Commission for Culture and the Arts (NCCA). activities of the mission station together with the
representatives of the basic ecclesial communities of
the areas.
PRAYER
guide
Lord Jesus Christ,
As this pilgrimage comes to an
end,
Lord Jesus Christ, help me to walk in newness of
You call me to follow you, life.
and I choose to walk with you. By your Spirit, transform me
Open the eyes of my heart to see my into your likeness.
life in a new way. Give me your…
With each step I take, help me to be [here mention in your own words
open to change. any attributes of Jesus you want
As I walk this pilgrimage, give me the to grow in (patience, humility,
grace to… compassion, etc.)]
[here mention your intention in your own Jesus, fill me with your life and
words] love.
I ask this in your I ask this in your
Most Holy Name.
Most Holy Name.
Amen.
Amen.
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PRAY F VSJ PARISHES PRAYER TO SAINT ISIDORE
O
PRAYERS OF VSJ PARISHES Dear Saint Isidore, we give glory to God for the
ERS beauty of your life, your devotion to your wife
and child and your goodness to the poor and
pray that we too may follow your holy example
of compassion and of love especially for those
MEMORARE TO ST. JOSEPH who are in need. As one who worked the land
and thus dignified in particular the labor of
Remember, O most pure spouse of the blessed Virgin Mary, my great protector, Saint farmers, we ask your blessings upon those who
Joseph, that no one ever had recourse to your protection or implored your aid till the soil and provide the tables for us all. May
without obtaining relief. Confiding therefore in your goodness, I come before you your great love for the Church and your daily
and humbly supplicate you. Oh, despise not my petition, foster father of the attendance at Mass be an example of our
Redeemer, but graciously receive them. Amen. families. May we too be deeply grateful for the
gift of our Catholic Faith and for the marvel of
Christ’s sacrifice. Finally Saint Isidore, we ask you
to pray that our families be truly faith filled,
devoted to God and the Church and to Blessed
Mother of God. We ask all through Jesus Christ
our Lord. Amen.
PRAYER TO THE HOLY FAMILY
Most loving Jesus, who by Your sublime and beautiful virtues of humility, obedience,
DIVINE MERCY PRAYER
poverty, modesty, charity, patience, and gentleness, bless with peace and happiness
the family which You chose on earth. In Your mercy, look kindly upon all earthly You expired Jesus, but the source of life gushed
families, as Your children in this parish kneel before you and implore your mercy. Bless forth for souls and an ocean of mercy opened up
them all with the peace and happiness of Your family on earth. for the whole world.
Remember Lord Jesus, that our Families in this Parish belong to you, for we have
dedicated and devoted ourselves to you in a special way, by choosing the trinity of O Fount of Life, unfathomable Divine Mercy, envelop
Your Holy Family on earth as our patron, our guiding light and strength. Look upon us in the whole world and empty Yourself
time of need, and grant us through the Holy Spirit, the grace to persevere to the end, out upon us.
in the imitation of Your Holy Family, so that having O Blood and Water,
revered You and the loved You faithfully on earth, we which gushed forth
may praise You and the Father eternally in heaven. from the Heart of Jesus ,
Mary, sweetest Mother, to your intercession we have as a fount of mercy for us,
recourse, knowing that your divine Son will hear your I trust in You. (3x)
prayers. Glorious patriarch, Saint Joseph, help us by Amen.
your powerful prayers and offer our prayers to Jesus
through Mary's hands. Amen.
PANALANGIN KAY SAN ANTONIO DE PADUA
O maluwalhating San Antonio, lirio ng kalinisan, hiyas at luwalhati ng mga Kristiyano,
kerubin ng karunungan at serafin ng pag-ibig ng Diyos, ikinatutuwa namin ang mga
biyaya na ibinuhos sa iyo ng Panginoon. Yamang pinuspos ka ng pag-ibig,
PRAYER OF SACRIFICE
pagkamaawain at kapangyarihan, ipinamamanhik namin sa iyo ng buong tiwala at
pagpapakumbaba na tulungan mo kami. Tingnan mo ang aming mga hirap at sakit at
aming takot na baka hindi mailigtas ang kaluluwa namin. Ipinagmamakaamo namin
sa iyo dahil sa pagsintang naranasan mo noong ang matamis na batang Hesus ay Lord of the Holy Sacrifice, your saving oblation
lumagay sa iyong mga bisig, na sabihin mo sa kanya ang aming mga kailangan. Isa on the cross has given me new life. May I
always recall your holy sacrifice on the cross
lamang buntong hininga ng iyong dibdib na hiniligan ni Hesus ay sapat na upang
and do it in remembrance of you. When
makalunas sa aming kailangan at makapuno ng lugod sa amin. Alalahanin mo kung tempted by selfishness, inspire me to be taken
gaano kalaki ang iyong ligaya noong niyakap mo Siya sa iyong dibdib, idinikit sa as an unworthy sacrifice. When burdened by
Kanya ang iyong pisngi, nakikinig sa Kanyang mga bulong. Isipin mo ang lahat ng ito envy, let me become an instrument of blessing
at pakinggan kami, alang-alang sa iyong di masaysay na pag-ibig. for others. When afflicted by anger and pride,
Kung ikaw lamang ay makikita namin, aming didiligin ng mga grant me the humility to be broken and given
for others. When unsettled by anguish and
luha ang iyong mga paa, ipagtatapat sa iyo ang aming mga
troubled by worries, give me encouragement.
damdamin, mga alinlangan ukol sa aming ikaliligtas. Ngunit hindi
ka na namin maaring makita kung kaya’t binabati ka namin, O May your Spirit move my heart to see in your
maluwalhating katoto ng Panginoon. Kami ay outstretched arms your loving embrace of everyone
nangangayupapang itinataas ang aming mga pusong that I, too, may welcome others with the same love
nagdadalamhati sa langit at sa iyo. At naghihintay na sa in an open hand. Teach my mind and direct my will
pamamagitan mo ay ipagkalaoob sa amin ng Panginoon to humbly endure the pain of undeserved suffering
namahinga sa iyong mga bisig ang aming mga kahilingan, O even when my intent was good and done what is
anghel ng pag-ibig, ibigay mo ang ninanasa namin at aming right. May I understand that it is in the holy sacrifice
ilalathala ang kaluwalhatian mo atipagbubunyi si Hesus na of your wounds that my brokenness is healed. May I
totoong nagmahal sa iyo. Siya Nawa. see in your sacrifice on the cross not only death and
defeat but victory and life.
Loving Father, may the holy sacrifice of your Son
cleanse my soul, strengthen my heart, pardon my
past and restore me in your peace. May I always
CONSECRATION TO THE IMMACULATE HEART OF MARY adore you by uniting myself in His holy sacrifice, the
sacrament of your divine love. May I learn to
O Virgin and Mother of God I surrender myself to you as your child sacrifice my own comfort, plans and dreams if it is
For the honor and glory of your purity, I offer you my soul and body, my not for your glory and the good of others.
mind and senses With Mary, the mother of Jesus, who joined her
And entreat you to obtain for me the grace to keep me from sin. Amen. heart with the sacrifice of her Son, may I become a
holy sacrifice of love and service for others.
Mother here I am your child. Gathered around the altar of love, may all be
Mother here I am your child. united in listening to your word and sharing the one
Mother here I am your child. bread and cup and become one people, offering
one holy sacrifice.
I have placed my confidence in you and shall never be confounded. Amen.
Amen.
PANALANGIN SA BANAL NA KRUS
PANGINOONG HESUKRISTO,
Ikaw ay nagpakasakit sa
Krus dahil sa pagmamahal
Mo sa Diyos Ama. Kami
ngayon ay nagtipon sa
harap Mo upang alalahanin
ang iyong pagpapakasakit,
gunitain ang iyong
kaluwalhatian at upang
pasalamatan Ka sa dakilang sakripisyong
idinulot mo para sa amin.
Ang Krus Mo ang nagsilbing aming buhay at ang
kamatayan Mo, anfg siyang nagdala sa aming
kaligtasan. Habang pinagninilayan namin ang
diwa ng iyong pagpapakasakit, Idinadalangin Act of Consecration to Our Lady
namin na isugo Mo ang Iyong Banal na Espiritu of Pentecost
upang mtanaggap namin ang katotohanan na Dearest Lady of Pentecost, with all our
PRAYER TO SANTA MARIA kung hindi dahil sa iyong banal na sakripisyo, hindi hearts we dedicate our lives to you. May
DELLA STRADA kami magiging ganap Mong tagasunod. our devotion to you keep us open and
receptive to the Holy Spirit so that we
Bigyan Mo kami ng lakas ng loob na tanggapin, may always be united with Your Son. We
My Lady & my mother Sta Maria na ang pagpapakasakit at kamatayan , ang
della Strada, our Lady who shows the consecrate our minds and hearts to you,
siyang pinakamalaking hamon sa aming buhay . so that like you, we will become people
way. I offer myself totally to you. In Ang aming paghihirap at kamatayan ay of prayer and action, devoted servants of
the faith of my devotion I offer to you napagtagumpayan Mo, sa pamamagitan ng Iyong the Church in the whole task of
today, my eyes, my ears, my mouth, pagpapakasakit, pagkamatay at muling proclaiming God’s Good News, and
my heart, my entire being. And now pagkabuhay. Gabayan Mo kami sa
faithful disciples of Jesus, to whom we
that I am yours O, good mother, pananampalataya na dahil sa iyong banal na
krus, makakamtam ang kaluwalkhatian. Amen. offer complete submission of our will.
protect me & defend me as one who Keep us always close in your loving
belongs to you. Amen. embrace every moment of our lives.
L: Sinasamba ka namin Panginoong Hesukristo
R: Sapagkat sa pamamagitan ng iyong Banal na Obtain for us the rewards of eternal
Krus ay iniligtas mo ang sanlibutan salvation, promised to you and to us, for
those whose lives have been filled and
L:Luwalhati sa Ama, sa Anak at sa Espiritu Santo directed by the Holy Spirit. Amen.
R: Kapara noong una, ngayon at magpasawalang
hanggan Amen.
