FIRST HOLY COMMUNION
A grace-filled and memorable celebration was held at St. Philomene Parish as young communicants received Jesus in the Sacrament of First Holy Communion. With gratitude to Rev. Fr. Carlos Bangay and Rev. Fr. Christian Ragguinan for leading the Eucharistic celebration, we pray that these young faithful may continue to grow in faith and remain close to Christ, the Bread of Life. 🙏✨
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On October 4, 2026, 177 new altar servers were officially invested and commissioned during a solemn Eucharistic celebration presided over by Rev. Fr. Carlos A. Bangay, with Rev. Fr. Jhon Christian E. Ragguinan. Through the Rite of Investiture, the young servers received their albs and committed themselves to serving God with discipline, prayer, humility, and reverence, becoming role models in the Church, home, school, and community.
The parish celebrated the 27th Sunday in Ordinary Time and Sunday of the Elderly with a special prayer and Holy Water blessing led by Rev. Fr. Carlos A. Bangay. The celebration honored senior citizens for their wisdom, prayers, and enduring witness of faith, while praying for their continued health, strength, peace, and joy.
In preparation for the Grade 4 pupils’ First Holy Communion on October 7, 2026, the parish held a Parents’ Recollection led by Rev. Fr. Carlos A. Bangay and Rev. Fr. Jhon Christian E. Ragguinan. Parents and catechists from the four parish clusters gathered to reflect on the vital role of parents in nurturing their children’s faith. The recollection strengthened their commitment to guide and support their children in their Catholic journey.
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