Immaculate Conception Parish, P. Ledesma St., Aurora Hill, Baguio City

30/09/2025

October is Month of the Holy Rosary

A Time to Walk with Mary in Prayer

The Catholic Church dedicates the month of October to the Holy Rosary, a devotion that draws believers closer to the life of Christ through the intercession of the Blessed Virgin Mary. This practice, deeply rooted in tradition and faith, reminds the faithful of the power of meditative prayer and the guidance of Our Lady in the journey toward holiness.

The Origins of the Rosary

The Rosary has long been attributed to a vision of the Blessed Virgin Mary to St. Dominic in the early 13th century. Faced with the spread of heresy and turmoil, St. Dominic was given the Rosary as a “spiritual weapon” to convert hearts and renew the Church. From that moment on, the devotion spread widely and became one of the most beloved prayers of Christians worldwide.

Why October?

In 1571, Pope Pius V called the faithful to pray the Rosary as Christian forces prepared to face the Ottoman navy at the Battle of Lepanto. Against all odds, victory was achieved, and the triumph was attributed to Our Lady’s intercession through the Rosary. In thanksgiving, October 7 was established as the Feast of Our Lady of the Rosary, and eventually, the whole month of October was dedicated to this devotion.

The Rosary Today

Praying the Rosary is more than the repetition of prayers—it is a journey through the mysteries of Christ’s life. The Joyful, Sorrowful, Glorious, and Luminous Mysteries invite us to reflect deeply on Jesus’ birth, ministry, passion, and resurrection. Each bead is a step closer to God, guided by Mary, who always points us to her Son.

In a world filled with distractions and uncertainty, the Rosary remains a source of peace, unity, and spiritual strength. Families, parishes, and communities are encouraged to come together for group recitations, processions, and Marian devotions throughout October.

A Call to Prayer

The Rosary is often called the “Gospel in miniature” because it captures the heart of salvation history. By praying it faithfully, the faithful grow in faith, hope, and love, and obtain countless graces through Mary’s intercession.

As we enter October, the Month of the Holy Rosary, let us renew our devotion to this powerful prayer. May each bead we pray bring us closer to Christ, and may Mary, our Mother, accompany us on life’s journey, helping us unravel our worries and bind us together in faith.

🙏 “Pray the Rosary every day to obtain peace for the world and the end of war.” – Our Lady of Fatima

02/08/2025

𝐀𝐔𝐆𝐔𝐒𝐓 𝟑, 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟓 | 𝗦𝗔𝗜𝗡𝗧 𝗝𝗢𝗛𝗡 𝗠𝗔𝗥𝗜𝗘 𝗩𝗜𝗔𝗡𝗡𝗘𝗬 𝗦𝗨𝗡𝗗𝗔𝗬

Today as we celebrate Saint John Marie Vianney Sunday, which is also the Priest Day, we pray for all the priests in the world especially all the priests who served in our parish and most especially our Parish Priest Rev. Fr. Emmanuel C. Panayo.

St. John Marie Vianney was a priest who Pope Pius X proposed as a model of parochial clergy due to his extraordinary devotion and life, which he dedicated to the church ministry. St. Vianney was canonized in 1925 by Pope Pius XI and was made the patron saint of parish priests. His feast day was added to the General Roman Calendar to be celebrated on August 9. This date was later moved to August 4, the day of his death.

Let us remember and pray for our priests, as well as the ongoing formation of the clergy.

30/10/2024

Good Morning! Please be reminded of the Following:

1. There will be NO 6:30AM Mass tomorrow (Oct. 31), instead, we will be having the 3:15PM Rosary followed by the 4:00PM Mass for the Culmination of the Month of the Holy Rosary.

2. The PARADE OF SAINTS ACTIVITY this coming Nov.1 will be push through, but incase of strong rain, the participants with costumes will still wear the costumes inside the church and attend the Holy Mass.

If the weather is Good:
Assembly will be 6:30AM, Parade will be at 7AM then Mass at 8:30AM.

If the weather is NOT GOOD:
Assembly will be 7:00AM, Presentation of Saints will be at 7:30AM then Mass at 8:30AM.

KEEP SAFE!

20/10/2024

𝐏𝐚𝐫𝐢𝐬𝐡 𝐀𝐍𝐍𝐎𝐔𝐍𝐂𝐄𝐌𝐄𝐍𝐓

𝐀𝐋𝐋 𝐒𝐀𝐈𝐍𝐓 𝐃𝐀𝐘 (𝙉𝙤𝙫𝙚𝙢𝙗𝙚𝙧 1, 2024)
6:30AM - Assembly in form of the Church.
7:00AM - Procession
8:30AM - Eucharistic Celebration

𝐀𝐋𝐋 𝐒𝐎𝐔𝐋𝐒 𝐃𝐀𝐘 (𝙉𝙤𝙫𝙚𝙢𝙗𝙚𝙧 2, 2024)
8:30AM - Eucharistic Celebration

20/10/2024

𝐏𝐚𝐫𝐢𝐬𝐡 𝐀𝐍𝐍𝐎𝐔𝐍𝐂𝐄𝐌𝐄𝐍𝐓 | 𝐂𝐮𝐥𝐦𝐢𝐧𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧-𝐌𝐨𝐧𝐭𝐡 𝐨𝐟 𝐇𝐨𝐥𝐲 𝐑𝐨𝐬𝐚𝐫𝐲
To end the Month of the Holy Rosary, we are all invited to participate in the Culmination of the Month of the Holy Rosary on October 31, 2024 (Thursday). Holy Rosary will start at 3:15 in the afternoon followed by the Eucharistic Celebration at 4:00 in the afternoon

28/05/2024

Good Morning everyone!

KINDLY PLEASE TAKE NOTE!
WE ARE INVITING EVERYONE this Saturday, JUNE 1, 2024 at 7:30AM, we will be having a Motorcade as part of our activity for the Sending-off, Thanksgiving and Farewell Rite of the Visitation of Our Lady of Loreto. After the motorcade, will be the HOLY MASS at 8:00AM, which includes the CULMINATION OF THE MONTH OF MARY, THE BLOCK ROSARY AND THANKSGIVING MASS FOR OUR LADY OF LORETO.

Thank you and PLEASE DO COME for you to know about the Our Lady of Loreto.

14/03/2024