Saint Joseph the Worker Parish - Santiago, Bauang, La Union

20/08/2026

𝙋𝙖𝙧𝙞𝙨𝙝 𝙎𝙮𝙣𝙤𝙙𝙖𝙡 𝘾𝙤𝙣𝙜𝙧𝙚𝙨𝙨 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲

Last July 26, 2026, the faithful of Saint Joseph the Worker Parish gathered for the Parish Synodal Congress 2026—a meaningful day of prayer, listening, sharing, and discernment.

Representatives from our different ministries and communities came together not simply to speak, but to listen to one another, understand one another, and walk together as one Church. Through our shared experiences, hopes, and dreams, we were reminded that the mission of the Church is not carried by a few, but by all of us.

May this Synodal Congress inspire us to build a parish where everyone has a voice, everyone has a place, and everyone is called to serve. May we continue to grow in unity, participation, and love, allowing the Holy Spirit to guide every step of our journey.

Together, let us listen. Together, let us discern. Together, let us serve. Together, let us journey as one.💚🤍💛

30/07/2026

𝐇𝐚𝐩𝐩𝐲 8th 𝐄𝐩𝐢𝐬𝐜𝐨𝐩𝐚𝐥 𝐀𝐧𝐧𝐢𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐚𝐫𝐲, 𝐌𝐨𝐬𝐭. 𝐑𝐞𝐯. 𝐃𝐚𝐧𝐢𝐞𝐥 𝐎. 𝐏𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐨, 𝐃.𝐃.

May the Omnipotent Triune God shower you with his gracious benediction and be filled with His charity as you continue to serve the Lord through the Church as his presbyter.

25/07/2026

Panagrambak ti Piesta ni Saint James the Greater 🤍💚

Ti Parokya ni Saint Joseph the Worker ket nagselebrar iti Misa para iti Piesta ni Saint James the Greater, ti ay-ayaten a Patron ti Barangay Santiago, a pinanguloan ni Rev. Fr. Edwin Fontanilla, kasta met ni Rev. Fr. Jojo Quesada a nangted iti Homilia.

Kalpasan ti Misa, naimpuyogan iti kinarelihioso ken panagyaman, naitulod ti nasantoan nga imahe ni Saint James the Greater iti balay ti Hermana Mayor, ni Ms. Doris Rimando & Family, kas maysa a napateg a tradision iti panangidaydayaw ken panangipateg iti patrontayo.

Agyaman kami kadagiti amin nga immay, nakitambuno, ken nakirambak iti daytoy a naindaklan a piesta. Agkararag tayo a ti bendision ken panangibabaet ni Saint James the Greater ket agtalinaed iti tunggal pamilya ken agtultuloy a mangiturong kadatayo iti biag a naipundar iti pammati, namnama, ken ayat iti Apo.

Saint James the Greater, ikararagannakami! 🙏🤍💚

24/07/2026

𝘼𝙣𝙣𝙤𝙪𝙣𝙘𝙚𝙢𝙚𝙣𝙩,𝙆𝙖𝙥𝙖𝙧𝙤𝙠𝙮𝙖𝙖𝙣‼️‼️

With hearts full of gratitude and joy, we warmly invite everyone to join us in celebrating the Feast of St. James the Great, 𝑡ℎ𝑒 𝑏𝑒𝑙𝑜𝑣𝑒𝑑 𝑃𝑎𝑡𝑟𝑜𝑛 𝑆𝑎𝑖𝑛𝑡 𝑜𝑓 𝐵𝑟𝑔𝑦. 𝑆𝑎𝑛𝑡𝑖𝑎𝑔𝑜, tomorrow, (July 25, 2026).

Let us come together as one faith-filled community to honor our patron through the celebration of the Holy Eucharist and to give thanks for his guidance, protection, and intercession.

Holy Mass at 10:00AM
Venue: St. Joseph the Worker Parish
Presider: Rev. Fr. Edwin J. Fontanilla
Homilist: Rev. Fr Jojo Quesada

We also extend our heartfelt appreciation to our Hermana Mayor, Ms. Doris Rimando & Family, for their generous support, dedication, and sponsorship of this year's feast celebration. May God bless you abundantly for your kindness and faithful service.

May this celebration deepen our faith, strengthen our unity, and inspire us to continue walking together in Christ.

Viva Señor Santiago! 💚🙏

12/07/2026

15th Sunday in Ordinary Time
God Doesn’t Give Fruit, He Gives Seeds.

In the Parable of the Sower, Jesus reminds us that God generously plants seeds in every heart. But notice this: God usually does not give us the fruit right away. He gives us the seed and invites us to cooperate with His grace.

If you pray for peace, God plants the seed of forgiveness.
If you pray for love, He plants compassion.
If you pray for patience, He gives opportunities to persevere.
If you pray for holiness, He sows His Word into your heart.

The harvest depends not only on the generosity of the Sower but also on the openness of the soil. God’s grace is always a gift, but fruitfulness requires our response.

Today, let us ask ourselves: What kind of soil is my heart? May we welcome God’s seeds, nurture them with prayer and obedience, and allow Him to bring forth a harvest of love, peace, and holiness in our lives.

“God gives the seed; we cooperate so that, by His grace, it bears fruit.”

06/07/2026

𝐋𝐎𝐎𝐊| 𝐒𝐞𝐧𝐝-𝐨𝐟𝐟 𝐏𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐲 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐁𝐫𝐨. 𝐓𝐫𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐧!💚

It's never easy to say goodbye, especially to someone who has become part of our family.

Yesterday, July 5, 2026, the Saint Joseph the Worker Parish (SJWP) family gathered in thanksgiving to honor and give Bro. Tristan a heartfelt send-off as he concluded his six-month assignment in our parish.

In these six months, Bro. Tristan has been a blessing to our entire community. Through his humble service, encouraging words, and genuine care, he has touched the lives of many.His presence has been a source of inspiration and a sign of God's love among us.

As he begins a new chapter in his mission, we entrust him to God's guidance and protection. May the Lord continue to bless him with strength, wisdom, and joy as he serves in the missions ahead

Though your assignment in our parish has come to an end, you will always be welcome here. The doors of Saint Joseph the Worker Parish will always be open for you, and you will forever be a part of the SJWP family. May God continue to bless and guide you wherever your mission leads.

𝐆𝐨𝐝 𝐛𝐥𝐞𝐬𝐬 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐚𝐥𝐰𝐚𝐲𝐬, 𝐁𝐫𝐨. 𝐓𝐫𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐧. 𝐏𝐚𝐝𝐚𝐲𝐨𝐧!😇🙏

05/07/2026

14th Sunday in Ordinary Time

Our world constantly urges us to chase success, wealth, recognition, and pleasure, but Jesus reminds us that the human heart longs for something deeper. While the achievements of this world may satisfy us for a time, they can never fully bring the peace, meaning, and lasting joy that only God can give. Faith is not an escape from life’s struggles, It is the light that guides us through them and the strength that sustains us.

Religion invites us to return to the One who knows our deepest burdens. In Christ, we discover that true rest is not found in having more, but in trusting more. His words remain a timeless invitation: “Come to me, all you who labor and are burdened, and I will give you rest.” Those who place their faith in Him find comfort, hope, and spiritual renewal even amid life’s hardships.

May we never become so consumed by the pursuit of worldly happiness that we forget the lasting peace found in God’s presence. For in the end, the greatest treasure is not what we gain from the world, but the relationship we cultivate with Christ, who alone can satisfy the deepest longing of the human heart.

05/07/2026

13th Sunday in Ordinary Time
Love that Goes Beyond the Family

“Para sa pamilya.” This is the reason why many of us work hard, sacrifice, and endure life’s struggles. Family is God’s first gift to us- the first school of love, faith, and service. There is nothing wrong with loving our family deeply.
Yet in today’s Gospel, Jesus reminds us:
“Whoever loves father or mother more than me is not worthy of me.”
Jesus is not asking us to love our family less. Rather, He invites us to love our family through Him, not instead of Him.
When God comes first, our love becomes purer, wiser, and holier. We refuse to lie, cheat, or tolerate wrongdoing- even if it is “for the family.” We also remember that our mission is bigger than our own home. As Christians, we are called to care not only for our loved ones but also for our community and those in need.
The same is true with our careers and dreams. Success, ambition, and work are blessings from God but they should never replace God. When our career becomes our master, we risk losing what matters most: our relationship with Him.
Today, let us ask ourselves:
Who comes first in my life?
When Christ is first, our family becomes a holy family, our work becomes a vocation, our dreams become a mission, and our success becomes a way of giving glory to God.
Family is a gift. Career is a gift. Success is a blessing. But only God deserves the first place in our hearts.
May Christ always be first in our lives.

05/07/2026

22/06/2026

A Blessed Father's Day! 💚

Today, we give thanks to God for the gift of fatherhood and for the men who guide, protect, and inspire us through their love and sacrifice.

We also extend our heartfelt gratitude to our beloved parish priest, Rev. Fr. Jojo D.G. Quesada, for being a true spiritual father to our parish community. Thank you for your faithful service, prayers, and dedication in leading us closer to Christ. Your guidance and care continue to strengthen our faith and unite us as one family in God.

May the Lord bless you with good health, wisdom, joy, and abundant grace as you continue your ministry. May St. Joseph, the faithful guardian and patron of fathers, intercede for all fathers and spiritual fathers, that they may be blessed with grace, peace, and enduring love.

Happy Father's Day to all our fathers and especially to our spiritual father, Apo. Jojo! 🙏✨