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Visita Iglesia in Baras, Rizal

Herbert Joseph Carigma — Sun, 28 Mar 2010 21:13:56 +0000

It’s that time of the year again where Catholic faithfuls go to different churches in a tradition called “visita iglesia” or church visit. But it’s not just any church. Most of them visit centuries old places of worship, which includes the Saint Joseph parish church.

Just in case you are interested in visiting Baras, here are some of the things you will see. Photos were taken in past church events.

Holy Week 2010 Activities

Herbert Joseph Carigma — Sun, 28 Mar 2010 13:09:53 +0000

The following are the activities of Saint Joseph parish church this Lenten season.

March 29 – Holy Monday
6 AM – Mass
7 AM – Recollection with Rev. Fr. Butch Cabildo

March 30 – Holy Tuesday
6 AM – Holy Mass

March 31 – Holy Wednesday
6 AM – Holy Mass
5 PM – Procession of images to the church
6 PM – Novena to the Mother of Perpetual Help
6:30 PM – Holy Mass
7 PM – Procession

April 1 – Maundy Thursday
6 AM – Mass in Antipolo Cathedral
5 PM – Celebration of the Last Supper
7 PM to 12 AM – Vigil to the Blessed Sacrament

April 2 – Good Friday
12 PM – Seven Last Words
3 PM – Passion of the Christ
6 PM – Procession

April 3 – Black Saturday
8 PM – Baptism of Fire

April 4 – Easter Sunday
4 AM – Salubungan in Sala, Barangay Santiago
8 AM, 9:30, 10:30 and 6 PM – Holy Mass

Easter Sunday 2009

About Saint Joseph

Herbert Joseph Carigma — Thu, 18 Mar 2010 19:10:55 +0000

I’m part of a team who’s making a book about a parish in Rizal province. Saint Joseph happens to be part of the saints in that church. Here’s the article I’ve written for that book.

Joseph came from the lineage of David, considered to be the greatest king of Israel. There were two accounts in the Gospel that mentioned Joseph’s father, though both accounts conflict each other. In Luke 3:23-24, Joseph was said to be the son of Heli. In Matthew 1:16, he was said to be the son of Jacob. He was a “tekton” a Greek term which loosely translates to being a carpenter (Matthew 13:55). He is considered to be the foster-father of Jesus.

Mary was pledged to marry Joseph but before the marriage could take place, Mary was found to be pregnant through the Holy Spirit. He didn’t want to expose Mary to public humiliation so he decided to leave her.

An angel of the Lord then appeared to him and said “Joseph son of David, do not be afraid to take Mary home as your wife, because what is conceived in her is from the Holy Spirit. She will give birth to a son, and you are to give him the name Jesus, because he will save his people from their sins.” (Matthew 1:20)

After Jesus was born in Bethlehem, an angel again appeared in sleep to Joseph to warn him of an impending danger. “Get up, take the child and his mother and escape to Egypt. Stay there until I tell you, for Herod is going to search for the child to kill him,” the angel said. After Herod died, Joseph was commanded again by an angel to go back to Israel.
No word in the Bible was attributed to Joseph. It was believed that he died before Jesus started preaching.

According to Catholic tradition, he died in the arms of Jesus and Mary. In the 8th of December 1870, Pope Pius IX proclaimed Joseph as the patron of the Universal Church. March 19 is celebrated as the Solemnity of Joseph. The May 1 festivity of Saint Joseph the Worker was introduced by Pope Pius XII in 1955.

As guardian of Jesus, the Child Jesus is Joseph’s common attribute in arts. Although the Bible didn’t make any mention of his age, he is depicted as an elderly. The flower that Joseph held is a lily. Lily is considered to be a symbol of purity. There were some accounts saying that Joseph was chosen to become the husband of Mary because of all the suitors in the temple, only Joseph’s staff (or stick) bore flowers. The most common colors in Saint Joseph’s clothing are green, which symbolizes hope and fertility, and yellow for faith in God.

Feast of Saint Joseph 2010 Program of Activities

Herbert Joseph Carigma — Sun, 07 Mar 2010 04:09:34 +0000

Here are the activities for the feast of the town’s patron, Saint Joseph (Husband of Mary).

Unfortunately, I won’t be able to cover any of the activities. It’s my birthday week (hence my second name Joseph) and I have decided to get some R&R by going to some places in the south. I’d appreciate if anybody could contribute some writeups or photos.

March 10 to 18 – Novena
March 18
8 PM – Dance Group Competition
March 19 – Feast of Saint Joseph
9 AM – Holy Mass to be officiated by Bishop Gabriel Reyes
10 AM – Street dancing competition
6 PM – Mass to be officiated by Rev. Francis de Leon
7 PM – Procession
8 PM – Amateur Singing Contest

March 20
6 AM – Holy mass
8 AM – Mass wedding
6:30 PM – Anticipated mass

Street dancing competition last year.

Baras begets new priest

Herbert Joseph Carigma — Thu, 24 Dec 2009 05:44:03 +0000

For the second time, Baras produced a man of God.

Reverend Father Gabriel Ferdinand Maria Pangilinan of Barangay Santiago celebrated last Saturday his thanksgiving mass at Saint Joseph Parish church, a week after his ordination at San Agustin Parish in Moonwalk, Para√±aque. Pangilinan belongs to the Order of Friars Minor Conventual. The 28 year old priest is the second of the four children of Venancio Casta√±eda Pangilinan and Elvira Aguillon Pangilinan.

Pangilinan got his basic elementary education at Santiago Elementary School and later studied in Saint Joseph Parish School. He continued his vocation in University of Lasallete in Silang, Cavite, where he graduated in 2003.

He said that “the simplicity of the town and its aged old traditions in the practices of the faith,” contributed to his vocation as a priest.

Pangilinan with his family.

Monsignor Modeston Teston, currently assigned in Apostleship of the Air Parish in Pasay City was Baras’s first priest.

Photo taken during a hearing in Sangguniang Bayan on June 8, 2005.

Santacruzan 2009 beauties

Herbert Joseph Carigma — Sat, 30 May 2009 11:54:36 +0000

Let us end the month of May with something positive (and pleasing to the eye). Here are some of photos of the sagalas in last night’s Santacruzan.

God have really blessed the event. Rain was pouring before, during and after the mass at 6 pm. But when everybody was ready to go out for the procession, rain suddenly stopped. The sagalas were given white umbrellas just in case it drizzles during the procession.

Michaela Pilapil Eria

Jenimar Penero

Ana Zena Cruzado

Kathleen Robles

All photos of the sagalas will be exclusively given to the Saint Joseph parish. There will also be a Marian procession tomorrow night.

Making serenata relevant

Herbert Joseph Carigma — Sat, 21 Mar 2009 17:36:31 +0000

If there’s a program in every fiesta that I least liked, it’s the serenata. Having lived in an era of portable music players, I haven’t really appreciated music by our local bands. Old fashioned, music that can’t be understood because there’s no lyrics in them, full of marches – these are some of my reasons of not listening to serenatas during fiestas. So in the era of iPods, is serenata still relevant?

My answer is in affirmative. Given the right mix of songs and presentation, the music they play could be soothing and pleasant to listen to.

Three nights ago, the Barasenian Band and Banda 49 held their first serenata in honor of the patron Saint Joseph, Husband of Mary. I was able to sit there from the very start until the end, not only to take pictures but listen to their music. The Barasenian Band’s conductor was Reynaldo Cawicaan Jr. and Nicanor Llagas for Banda 49. The spectators were not as many as those who watched the Harana Kay San Jose.

Conductor Reynaldo Cawicaan Jr.

Conductor Nicanor Llagas.

The bands played two sets, each set having three to four songs. There were some soloists like April Joy Di√±ozo playing the clarinet for the song Bahay Kubo, Jerold San Andres in bajo for Anita and Joshua Espinosa in alto sax for Beautiful Colorado.

Joshua Espinosa is one of the most applauded soloists.

If there’s one song that really moved me, it was Valera’s Top Hits by the Barasenian Band. I won’t say why, just watch the terrible video that I took with my cellphone.

Parish priest Romarico Hilario.

Parish Pastoral Council president Hermy Estrabo.

The organizers of the serenata.

Party under the sun

Herbert Joseph Carigma — Fri, 20 Mar 2009 17:21:48 +0000

As Parish Pastoral Council president Hermy Estrabo said, “history was made” last March 19 when the street dance competition highlighted the day’s feast in honor of Saint Joseph, Husband of Mary.

Nine barangays participated in the street dance which lasted for almost three hours, under the scorching heat of the summer. The festivity started with a mass officiated by His Excellency Bishop Gabriel Reyes, together with other priests in the Diocese of Antipolo. Former mayor Dionisio Donato Garciano and Mayor Wilfredo Robles and some councilors attended the mass.

Here are the winners of the street dance. (If I had the photos mixed up, please post a comment and correct the entries. I was busy taking pictures. Photos for each barangay will be uploaded as soon as they are edited.)

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First Place – Barangay Concepcion

Barangay Captain Ryan Ola√±o receiving the trophy from PPC president Hermie Estrabo and Fr. Romarico Hilario. At the left is Roy Sembrano.

Second Place – Barangay San Juan

Third Place – Barangay San Salvador

Special awards were also given. You just have to mix up the top three winners.

Most Resourceful – Barangay San Juan

Most Symbolic – Barangay San Salvador. Dolls were dressed up as Saint Joseph.

Best in Costume – Barangay Concepcion

Consolation prizes were also given away to Barangay Rizal, Barangay San Jose, Barangay Santiago, Barangay San Miguel, Barangay Evangelista, and Barangay Mabini. The following are random photos of the event.

For the love of Saint Joseph

Herbert Joseph Carigma — Thu, 19 Mar 2009 16:01:46 +0000

It’s very seldom we do watch programs in Baras that’s well planned and rehearsed. And it’s even rare to see the most powerful persons in the town and in the province to be in one place and watch a musical production in honor of our town’s patron – Saint Joseph, Husband of Mary.

Representative Adelina Rodriguez-Zaldarriaga and Andrea Bautista-Ynares attended last night’s Harana kay San Jose. Directed by Webby Ferrera, it is, so far, the “cleanest” program I’ve seen. From the opening of the lights to the entry of the choirs, from Sister Act to a Maala-ala mo kaya scene, from praise songs to current movie theme songs, everything was well orchestrated.

Parish priest Romarico Hilario, Representative Adelina Rodriguez-Zaldarriaga, Andrea Bautista Ynares (wife of Governor Casimiro Ynares Jr) and Mayor Wilfredo Robles.

The highlight of the program, of course, are the church choirs who dressed up and really prepared their skits, dance and songs for the patron. The program commenced with a simple narration of the life of Saint Joseph. It was followed by church praise songs, then movie themes like A Very Special Love and You Changed My Life. Songs by Mariah Carey, Whitney Houston and Josh Groban and The Moffatts were also sung. A choir, whose members are in their 40s or 50s, sang kundiman songs. There were dance numbers but the one I like the most was a choir’s rendition of I Will Follow Him. Their costumes really made them look like nuns. By the way, there were real nuns who watched the program. It’s also safe to say that the church stairs were full of people.

Singing Maalaala Mo Kaya.

Aside from the ones singing on the stage, I saw some backup singers near the Barasenian Band who should also be commended for their good blending.

The night capped off with the raffle draw for those fund-raising tickets. A ticket buyer from Paranaque (I think) sold by a Catholic Women’s League member won the grand prize of P 15, 000.

More photos to follow once I’m finished editing them.

Feast and Holy Week 2009 activities

Herbert Joseph Carigma — Thu, 12 Mar 2009 04:10:31 +0000

Here are the activities for the feast of Saint Joseph and Holy Week:

March 18
7 pm – Konsyerto alay kay San Jose, church patio

March 19
8 am – Mass to be officiated by Bishop Gabriel Reyes
10 am – street dancing
6 pm – mass
7 pm – procession
8 pm – serenata alay kay San Jose

March 27
7 pm – kumpisalang bayan

April 5
5 am – Palm Sunday, to be started with a procession at Barangay Santiago, masses follow at 8 am, 9:30 am and 6 pm

April 8
6 pm – Holy Wednesday, mass
7 pm – procession

April 10
6 pm – Black Friday, procession

April 11
4 am – Easter Sunday, salubungan in Barangay Evangelista, masses follow at 8 am, 9:30 am and 6 pm

April 17
7 pm – Gabi ng Parokya