Mercedes Youth Ministry

29/04/2024

𝗘𝗬𝗘𝗦 𝗛𝗘𝗥𝗘

Step into a world of beauty and devotion as we celebrate 𝗈𝗎𝗋 𝖺𝗇𝗇𝗎𝖺𝗅 𝗙𝗹𝗼𝗿𝗲𝘀 𝗱𝗲 𝗠𝗮𝘆𝗼. In the whole month of May, come and join us as we honour the Blessed Virgin Mary with a vibrant display of flowers, prayers, and heartfelt devotion. Don't miss this enchanting event filled with tradition, faith, and the spirit of May!

And to those who want to sponsor for the daily flores de Mayo just message 𝗘𝘂𝗻𝗶𝗰𝗲 𝗚𝗼 or contact her number 𝟬𝟵𝟯𝟴𝟬𝟬𝟴𝟵𝟯𝟵𝟯.

𝗘𝗬𝗘𝗦 𝗛𝗘𝗥𝗘

Step into the beauty of devotion as we celebrate our annual 𝗙𝗹𝗼𝗿𝗲𝘀 𝗱𝗲 𝗠𝗮𝘆𝗼. Come and join us as we ask the intercession of our Blessed Mother in honor of Nuestra Señora de las Flores in the whole month of May, with vibrant decorations of flowers and heartfelt devotion. Don't miss this event filled with faith, prayer, tradition, and spirit of May!

And to those who want to sponsor the daily Flores de Mayo, just message 𝗘𝘂𝗻𝗶𝗰𝗲 𝗚𝗼 or contact her number 𝟬𝟵𝟯𝟴𝟬𝟬𝟴𝟵𝟯𝟵𝟯.

13/01/2024

The Mercedes Youth Ministry wants to extend their congratulations to our diligent representatives, Janine Orense and Ashley Ann Paña for clinching 2nd place in Bible Quizbee 2024, held in Sto. Niño Chapel.

Congratulations, Kiddos!

07/12/2023

As we prepare for the coming of the Lord, the St. Bartholomew the Apostle Parish Youth Ministry will be conducting the Parish Youth Ministry Advent Recollection in line with the theme: “Patiently waiting for God’s perfect timing”.

The Recollection will be held at the Nuestra Señora De Las Mercedes Chapel on December 9, 2023 at 1:00-7:00PM.

10/11/2023

EYES HERE❕

The pilgrim image of Our Lady of the Most Holy Rosary of Manaoag will arrive tomorrow November 11, 2023 at Nuestra Señora de las Mercedes Chapel.

ARRIVAL: 11:00am to 12:00pm
MASS: 4:00 pm
PROCESSION: 5:30 PM

For those who would like to pay visit and pray before Our Lady, the image will stay until November 11, 2023 from 11:00 am to 4:00 pm

Our lady of the Most Holy Rosary of Manaoag, Pray for us!

10/11/2023

Praise be Jesus and Mary!

Highlights during the March of Saints 2023 with the theme, "Mary: Beacon of Hope in our Journey to Synodality last October 31, 2023 held at Nuestra Señora de las Mercedes Chapel.

30/10/2023

DAY LEFT!

Catch this exciting event as we mark down our calendar until March of Saints 2023! Come and witness this much awaited event in October!

DID YOU KNOW?
The devotion to Nuestra Señora de las Mercedes in Mercedes, Catbalogan City, Samar began in 1881, when the Chacon couple brought the image of the Virgin to Samar after Don Enrique Chacon was appointed as the province's politico-military governor. The pair stayed in Catbalogan and made friends with some locals, notably Doña Barbara Cinco - Domanguerra. When the couple was set to return to Spain after Don Enrique's reign ended, they donated the image of the Virgin to Doña Barbara as a gift in 1884.

When the image was handed to Doña Barbara, the Governor decided to legally rename the barrio from Burac to Barrio de las Mercedes, after the Virgin they gave to their friend Doña Barbara.

Miracles were reported as soon as the Virgin was revered by the entire neighbourhood, and a chapel was later built in her honour. Her feast was originally observed in 1919, and a Cofradia was later founded to spread the devotion to Our Lady of Mercy of Samar.

29/10/2023

2 DAYS LEFT!

Catch this exciting event as we mark down our calendar until March of Saints 2023! Come and witness this much awaited event in October!

DID YOU KNOW?
Carlo Acutis (May 3, 1991 – October 12, 2006) was an English-born Italian Catholic youngster and website designer most known for documenting Eucharistic miracles and approved Marian apparitions all over the world and archiving them on a website he developed before dying of leukaemia. He was known for his cheerfulness, computer abilities, and strong devotion to the Eucharist, which became a central motif in his life. He was beatified by the Catholic Church on 10 October 2020, two days before his 14th death anniversary.

28/10/2023

3 DAYS LEFT!

Catch this exciting event as we mark down our calendar until March of Saints 2023! Come and witness this much awaited event in October!

DID YOU KNOW?
San Lorenzo Ruiz or known as Lorenzo was arrested by Japanese officials for the crime of being a Christian and ordered to recant his faith.Lorenzo and his companions were tortured by water, which was forced into their mouths and down their throats and out their noses and ears. Despite the painful torture, the men refused to do so.

Following this, Lorenzo was hanged upside down, with a rope around his ankles.

According to the record of his death, his last words were, "I am a Catholic and wholeheartedly accept death for God. Had I a thousand lives, all these to Him I shall offer. Do with me as you please."

27/10/2023

4 DAYS LEFT

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DID YOU KNOW?
Venerable Ignacia del Espiritu Santo lives her life only at home. As the era of Spain ruled at her time, women weren't given the same chance or opportunity compared to then. She was born with good status in life, yet she chose to live a simple life, spending her time praying and helping up their family business.

When she reached the age of 21, her parents wanted her to marry a good young man of their choice. At this stage of her life, she prayed to God, invoking the Holy Spirit to guide her to the path she should tread. In 1684, she started to live a solitary life, which attracted other young women. This was the start of the foundation of a group of women known as beatas.

Mother Ignacia lives in the spirit and heart of the Religious of the Virgin Mary (RVM), a religious congregation of women that started with her humble foundation.

Now her life is a source of inspiration to all people who have shared and continue to share in her charism, the Religious of the Virgin Mary, and the people whose lives they touch. She is truly the light that illuminates our way—the way that leads to God.

26/10/2023

5 DAYS LEFT

Catch this exciting event as we mark down our calendar until March of Saints 2023! Come and witness this much awaited event in October!

DID YOU KNOW?
At the early age of 14, Pedro Calungsod choosen as one of the catechists to christianized Chamorro in Guam. At his adolescence, he started his mission of preaching alongside Spanish Jesuit missionary Diego Luis de San Vitores.

Young as he was, he put his faith into action and was able to defend his faith even though it took his own life. The deep faith of Pedro Calungsod propelled him to study the truths of Catholicism.

22/10/2023

Are you ready to witness children dressed up and wishing to portray our faithful saints?

We are all inviting you to our annual March of the Saints celebration in honour of our Lady of the Most Holy Rosary. In collaboration with the Mercedes Catechetical Ministry with the theme “Mary: Beacon of Hope in Journey to Synodality", this coming 31st of October 2023, at 4:00 pm at Nuestra Señora de las Mercedes Chapel.

We, in the ministry, are happy to welcome you all to this much-awaited event in October. We can’t wait to fill the church and see everyone’s smiling face.