The Cebu Metropolitan Cathedral - Ministry of Altar Servers

12/04/2026

To our April Celebrants,

✨️Happy Birthday✨️

Bienvenido Rago
John Simon
Mic Heal (Michael Vincent Jurban)

Wishing you a joyful and meaningful birthday celebration. May this new year of your life bring happiness, good health, and many reasons to smile. Thank you for the positivity and kindness you share with others. May you continue to grow, achieve your goals, and inspire those around you. Enjoy your special day and the beautiful journey ahead.

Prayer:
Lord, thank You for the gift of their lives and the blessings they bring to others. Please guide them, protect them, and fill their hearts with peace and joy. May Your love continue to shine in their lives today and always.

🎊 Happy Birthday once again, and may your lives continue to be a blessing to others! 🎊





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30/03/2026

To our March Celebrants,

🎊 HAPPY BIRTHDAY! 🎊
Lovie Curilan - March 22
Khineth Cejas - March 29

May your special days be filled with joy, laughter, and beautiful moments that remind you how loved and appreciated you are. Your presence brings light and positivity to those around you, and today we celebrate not just the day you were born, but the wonderful people you continue to be. We are truly grateful for your lives—the kindness you share, the strength you show, and the faith that guides you. May you continue to walk in purpose, trusting that every step is directed and blessed. Through every season, may your hearts remain anchored in gratitude and your spirits steadfast in faith.

Prayer:
May God bless you abundantly on your birthdays and in the year ahead. May He grant you good health, endless peace, and unshakable joy. May your dreams grow stronger, your burdens grow lighter, and your faith deepen with each passing day. May His love surround you, guide you, and fill your lives with hope, today and always.

✨ Happy Birthday once again, and may your lives continue to be a blessing to others! ✨

30/03/2026

30/03/2026

𝑷𝑨𝑺𝑺𝑼𝑺 | In observance of Holy Wednesday, the faithful are invited to witness and participate in the Passus Procession on April 1, featuring the sacred images depicting the Holy Men and Women of the Passion.

Please be guided by the procession route as shown in this post. Let us walk together in prayer and reflection as we contemplate the suffering of our Lord Jesus Christ.

The procession will also be broadcast live on our official page for those who cannot be physically present.

30/03/2026

TINIEBLAS DIGITAL GUIDE PDF | The Cebu Metropolitan Cathedral provides a Digital Guide for the hymns and chants of Tinieblas, accessible through the QR code and link provided in this post. You may also access the guide on the URL link provided below:
https://drive.google.com/file/d/11WLSqdUKa8Pt_6Mw_eIeH1DJikssgxSC/view?usp=sharing

The faithful are encouraged to use this guide to more actively participate in this solemn morning prayer.
Please be reminded that the Tinieblas will be held during the Paschal Triduum, from Holy Thursday to Holy Saturday at 7:00 AM.

Let us prepare our hearts in prayer and reflection as we take part in this sacred tradition of Holy Week.

01/03/2026

To our February Celebrants,

🎊 HAPPY BIRTHDAY! 🎊

Dwyane Ybañez - February 05
Myke Vallejos - February 11

Thank you for serving and being faithful to him brothers🙏🏻, as you continue your journey. Do it with whole heartedly with the glory of our Lord Jesus Christ☝🏻. Serving at the altar is a quiet but powerful way of loving Jesus and His Church, and the reverence and responsibility you show are a real gift to our community. Thank you for your faithfulness, your willingness to serve even when it’s not easy.

Prayer:
We pray that the Lord will draw you closer to His heart, guide your steps, and strengthen every good desire He has planted in you. May He protect you, bless your families, and fill this new year of your life with deeper faith, true friends, and many reasons to smile.

07/02/2026

𝐁𝐄𝐂𝐎𝐌𝐄 𝐀𝐍 𝐀𝐋𝐓𝐀𝐑 𝐒𝐄𝐑𝐕𝐄𝐑!

We are now accepting new applicants for the Ministry of Altar Servers of the Cebu Metropolitan Cathedral.

If you are 𝟏𝟏–𝟏𝟕 𝐲𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐬 𝐨𝐥𝐝 and have received your First Holy Communion, we encourage you to apply today.
Submit requirements at the Parish Office or look for Bro. Jasper Bastinen or Bro. Michael Jurban.

Serve at the Altar. Serve with Faith.

31/01/2026

We are deeply grateful to the organizers and ministers of the Basilica Minore del Santo Niño for the invitation to serve during the celebration of the 461st Fiesta Señor. It was a great honor and blessing to be part of this sacred and joy-filled occasion in devotion to Señor Santo Niño.

461st Fiesta Señor: 𝙸𝙽 𝚂𝙰𝙽𝚃𝙾 𝙽𝙸Ñ𝙾 𝚆𝙴 𝙰𝚁𝙴 𝙾𝙽𝙴

Congratulations on the successful and grace-filled celebration! May the spirit of faith, devotion, and unity that filled this year’s Fiesta Señor continue to inspire us all.

Viva Pit Señor!

29/01/2026

Happy Birthday to our kuya Gene Elijah Bantigue!

On this blessed occasion of your birthday, we in the Altar Servers Ministry of Cebu Metropolitan Cathedral Parish extend our deepest prayers and warmest congratulations. May the Lord shower upon you abundant graces, unwavering strength in your service to the altar, and endless joy in your devoted heart.

Your faithful dedication inspires us all, and we thank God for the gift of your presence in our community. Wishing you a year filled with divine peace, good health, and continued spiritual growth.

23/01/2026

Happy Birthday to our kuya Prince Chelter Dante!

On this special day, the Cebu Metropolitan Cathedral Parish joins in celebrating the gift of your life—a true blessing from our Heavenly Father. As a devoted member of our Altar Servers Ministry, your selfless service at the altar inspires us all, reflecting the light of Christ in our community.

May the Lord shower upon you abundant graces, good health, unwavering faith, and endless joy. We pray that this new year of life brings you closer to His divine purpose, surrounded by the love of family, friends, and fellow servants of the Church.

Happy Birthday, kuya Prince Chelter! May God bless you today and always.

13/01/2026

Happy Birthday to our kuya John Lloyd Pido,

On this blessed day, as you celebrate another year of God's abundant grace, we extend our heartfelt congratulations from the Altar Servers Ministry of Cebu Metropolitan Cathedral. May the Lord, who calls us to serve at His altar with joy and devotion, shower upon you His richest blessings, good health, and unending peace.

Your faithful dedication inspires us all, reflecting the light of Christ in our community. As we pray: May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace as you trust in Him (Romans 15:13).

Happy Birthday! We look forward to continued fellowship in His service.

13/01/2026

🎊HAPPY BIRTHDAY Luke Mary Pamotongan!🎊,

On this special day, the Cebu Metropolitan Cathedral family extends our heartfelt congratulations on your birthday! Your devoted service as an Altar Server fills our hearts with joy and inspires us all with your unwavering commitment to our faith community.

May the Lord shower you with abundant blessings, good health, and endless happiness. We pray that this new year of life brings you closer to His divine grace and fulfills your deepest aspirations.

Happy Birthday, Luke Mary! May your light continue to shine brightly in our ministry.

With sincere prayers and warmest regards,
Altar Servers Ministry