St. John The Baptist Parish - Castilla

03/10/2026

BRING YOUR PETS TO CHURCH THIS SUNDAY!

As we celebrate the Feast of St. Francis of Assisi, the patron saint of animals and ecology, many churches hold a special Blessing of Animals in his honor.

Bring your beloved pets and let us thank God for the gift of His creation. May we learn from St. Francis to care for every creature with love, compassion, and gratitude.

St. Francis of Assisi, pray for us!

03/10/2026

𝐎𝐜𝐭𝐨𝐛𝐞𝐫 𝟎𝟒, 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔 | 𝐅𝐞𝐚𝐬𝐭 𝐨𝐟 𝐒𝐭. 𝐅𝐫𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐢𝐬 𝐨𝐟 𝐀𝐬𝐬𝐢𝐬𝐢 | 𝐁𝐥𝐞𝐬𝐬𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐨𝐟 𝐏𝐞𝐭𝐬 & 𝐀𝐧𝐢𝐦𝐚𝐥𝐬 ⛪️ 🐾

Bring your furry, feathered, and scaled companions as we celebrate the Feast of St. Francis of Assisi! Join us for a special Blessing of Pets 𝗶𝗺𝗺𝗲𝗱𝗶𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗹𝘆 𝗳𝗼𝗹𝗹𝗼𝘄𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝟴:𝟬𝟬 𝗔𝗠 𝗛𝗼𝗹𝘆 𝗠𝗮𝘀𝘀 𝘁𝗼𝗺𝗼𝗿𝗿𝗼𝘄 𝗮𝘁 𝗦𝘁. 𝗝𝗼𝗵𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗕𝗮𝗽𝘁𝗶𝘀𝘁 𝗣𝗮𝗿𝗶𝘀𝗵.

Let us give thanks to the Lord for the joy, comfort, and unconditional love our animal companions bring into our lives, and seek St. Francis’ guidance in caring for all of God’s creation.

✨ Reminder: For everyone’s safety and comfort, please ensure your pets are safely on a leash, in a carrier, or properly secured. ✨

28/08/2026

Join us tomorrow, 𝗔𝘂𝗴𝘂𝘀𝘁 𝟮𝟵, 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲, 𝗦𝗮𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗱𝗮𝘆, 𝟵:𝟬𝟬 𝗔.𝗠., as we celebrate the life and example of our patron, St. John the Baptist. 🙏🏻

The Feast of The Beheading of St. John the Baptist Eucharistic Celebration will be presided by His Excellency, Most. Rev. Jose Alan V. Dialogo, D.D., Bishop of Sorsogon. 🙏🏻🤍

8:30 AM - RINGING OF BELLS
9:00 AM - HOLY MASS

29/06/2026

DIOCESE OF SORSOGON
As the Diocese of Sorsogon celebrates the 75th Anniversary of its canonical er****on, we reflect on the rich symbolism of its historic coat of arms, designed and explained by Most Rev. Mariano G. Madriaga, DD, the first Bishop of the Diocese.

The shield features Bulusan Volcano, a prominent landmark of the province, surmounted by the crossed keys and sword, symbols of Saints Peter and Paul, titular patrons of the Cathedral. In the lower field, the book with a lily, encircled by three fishes, represents Saint Anthony of Padua, patron of the capital town of Sorsogon. The fishes recall the well-known miracle of the saint preaching to the fishes, a testament to the power of God’s Word.

More than a heraldic emblem, this coat of arms reflects the Diocese’s identity—firmly rooted in the Gospel, enriched by the witness of its patron saints, and shaped by the faith of the people of Sorsogon.

Happy 75th Anniversary, Diocese of Sorsogon!

SOURCE: Madriaga, Mariano. (1957) "The Coats of Arms of the Ecclesiastical Jurisdictions in the Philippines II"

DIOCESE OF SORSOGON
As the Diocese of Sorsogon celebrates the 75th Anniversary of its canonical er****on, we reflect on the rich symbolism of its historic coat of arms, designed and explained by Most Rev. Mariano G. Madriaga, DD.

The shield features Bulusan Volcano, a prominent landmark of the province, surmounted by the crossed keys and sword, symbols of Saints Peter and Paul, titular patrons of the Cathedral. In the lower field, the book with a lily, encircled by three fishes, represents Saint Anthony of Padua, patron of the capital town of Masbate which was formerly under the jurisdiction of the Diocese prior the er****on of the Diocese of Masbate. The fishes recall the well-known miracle of the saint preaching to the fishes, a testament to the power of God’s Word.

More than a heraldic emblem, this coat of arms reflects the Diocese’s identity—firmly rooted in the Gospel, enriched by the witness of its patron saints, and shaped by the faith of the people of Sorsogon.

Happy 75th Anniversary, Diocese of Sorsogon!

SOURCE: Madriaga, Mariano. (1957) "The Coats of Arms of the Ecclesiastical Jurisdictions in the Philippines II"

24/06/2026

Saint John the Baptist Parish, Castilla, Sorsogon, joyfully expresses its profound gratitude to Totus Tuus Heraldic Studios for the gift of our newly crafted Parish Coat of Arms.

This sacred emblem beautifully captures our rich heritage, faith journey, and mission as a parish community united under the patronage of Saint John the Baptist. More than a work of art, it serves as a lasting symbol of our identity, our history, and our commitment to proclaiming Christ to future generations.

We extend our heartfelt appreciation to Mr. John Paul Aven and the entire Totus Tuus Heraldic Studios team for their dedication, expertise, and generosity in creating this meaningful heraldic masterpiece. Your work will remain a treasured part of our parish legacy for years to come.

May the Lord abundantly bless your ministry and endeavors, and may Saint John the Baptist continue to guide us all in faithfully preparing the way of the Lord.

Thank you, Totus Tuus Heraldic Studios!

“He must increase, but I must decrease.” (John 3:30)

Viva San Juan Bautista!
Viva Saint John the Baptist Parish!

24/06/2026

With hearts full of gratitude and joy, the Parish of St. John the Baptist in Castilla marks a momentous chapter in its history as we celebrate our 150th Parish Fiesta, commemorating a century and a half of God's abiding presence, grace, and providence among His people.

This historic milestone is further enriched as we join the Diocese of Sorsogon in celebrating its 75th Jubilee Anniversary—a testament to seventy-five years of faithful pastoral ministry, evangelization, and service to the People of God. Together, these celebrations invite us to reflect on our shared heritage of faith and to renew our commitment to the mission entrusted to us by Christ.

To honor these significant anniversaries and to preserve the identity and legacy of our parish for future generations, we commissioned Mr. John Paul M. Aven of Totus Tuus Heraldic Studios to create the Official Coat of Arms of St. John the Baptist Parish – Castilla. Carefully crafted in accordance with the traditions of ecclesiastical heraldry, this sacred emblem visually expresses the history, patronage, spirituality, and mission of our parish, while also reflecting our communion with the Diocese of Sorsogon during its Jubilee Year.

It is with profound gratitude and pride that we present the Official Coat of Arms of St. John the Baptist Parish – Castilla, a lasting symbol of our faith, our history, and our enduring hope in Christ.

Viva Señor San Juan Bautista! ✨💛

23/06/2026

20/06/2026

𝐀𝐍𝐍𝐎𝐔𝐍𝐂𝐄𝐌𝐄𝐍𝐓 📣

Please be informed that there will be 𝗡𝗢 𝗛𝗢𝗟𝗬 𝗠𝗔𝗦𝗦 𝗔𝗧 𝟴:𝟬𝟬 𝗔𝗠 𝗧𝗛𝗜𝗦 𝗦𝗨𝗡𝗗𝗔𝗬, 𝗝𝗨𝗡𝗘 𝟮𝟭, 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲. Instead, 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗛𝗼𝗹𝘆 𝗠𝗮𝘀𝘀 𝘄𝗶𝗹𝗹 𝗯𝗲 𝗰𝗲𝗹𝗲𝗯𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗱 𝗮𝘁 𝟰:𝟬𝟬 𝗣𝗠, 𝘄𝗵𝗶𝗰𝗵 𝘄𝗶𝗹𝗹 𝗮𝗹𝘀𝗼 𝗯𝗲 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝟳𝘁𝗵 𝗡𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗻𝗮 𝗠𝗮𝘀𝘀 in honor of St. John the Baptist, our Patron Saint.

We warmly invite everyone to join us in this special Eucharistic celebration as we continue our spiritual preparation for our Parish Fiesta.

Thank you for your understanding and participation.

𝑺𝒕. 𝑱𝒐𝒉𝒏 𝒕𝒉𝒆 𝑩𝒂𝒑𝒕𝒊𝒔𝒕, 𝒑𝒓𝒂𝒚 𝒇𝒐𝒓 𝒖𝒔! 🙏🏻