Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion - SJWP Chapter

Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion - SJWP Chapter A Lay Ministry under the St. Joseph the Worker Parish, San Isidro , Iloilo City, Philippines.

“Grant me, O Lord my God, a mind to know you, a heart to seek you, wisdom to find you, conduct pleasing to you, faithful...
27/01/2026

“Grant me, O Lord my God, a mind to know you, a heart to seek you, wisdom to find you, conduct pleasing to you, faithful perseverance in waiting for you and a hope of finally embracing you.” –

St. Thomas Aquinas

As a true EMHC and in fulfillment of our commissioning vows, Brod. Charlie Lagon visits our homebound brother and sist...
18/01/2026

As a true EMHC and in fulfillment of our commissioning vows, Brod. Charlie Lagon visits our homebound brother and sisters bringing the EUCHARIST to their homes.

31 Dec. 20252026 New Year Reflection for EMHCs and a Life Positive for the coming New Year!
31/12/2025

31 Dec. 2025

2026 New Year Reflection for EMHCs and a Life Positive for the coming New Year!

"To my fellow Ministers of Holy Communion:Serving alongside all of you at the altar this past year has been such a bless...
24/12/2025

"To my fellow Ministers of Holy Communion:

Serving alongside all of you at the altar this past year has been such a blessing. Whether we are serving at a crowded Sunday Mass or bringing the Eucharist to the quiet bedside of a homebound, I am constantly moved by your dedication and reverence.

May the Lord, whom we so reverently serve, fill your hearts with the same awe the shepherds felt on that first Christmas night.

Thank you for your 'yes' to this ministry and for the love you bring to our parish family.

Wishing you and your families a Christmas filled with the peace of Christ."

In the Philippines, Misa de Gallo (Spanish for "Rooster's Mass") is the popular term for a cherished Catholic Christmas ...
15/12/2025

In the Philippines, Misa de Gallo (Spanish for "Rooster's Mass") is the popular term for a cherished Catholic Christmas tradition: a nine-day series of dawn Masses leading up to Christmas Eve.

Origin: The tradition began during the Spanish colonial era in 1669, when priests scheduled the Masses early to allow farmers to attend before working in the fields and avoiding the midday heat.

Spiritual Preparation: It serves as a nine-day devotional prayer, helping Filipino Catholics prepare for the birth of Christ.

09/12/2025

Today's Gospel - 10 Dec. 2025

Holy Gospel of Jesus Christ, according to Saint Matthew 11, 28-30.
Jesus said to the crowds: “Come to me, all you who labor and are burdened, and I will give you rest.

Take my yoke upon you and learn from me, for I am meek and humble of heart; and you will find rest for yourselves.

For my yoke is easy, and my burden light.”

Short Reflection:

In these tender words, Jesus does not call the strong, the accomplished, or the unburdened. He calls the tired. He calls those whose hearts ache from carrying too much—expectations, failures, fears, and the quiet weight of daily living.

Photo ops with Fr. Jun Jun, 9 to 10 am Mass.
07/12/2025

Photo ops with Fr. Jun Jun, 9 to 10 am Mass.

6 Dec. 2025Fr. Wen, gracing the EMHC year end get together at La Berta Resort.
06/12/2025

6 Dec. 2025

Fr. Wen, gracing the EMHC year end get together at La Berta Resort.

🙏 A Reflection on the Great Sacrifice of Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion (EMHCs) .The image of an Extraordinar...
02/12/2025

🙏 A Reflection on the Great Sacrifice of Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion (EMHCs) .

The image of an Extraordinary Minister of Holy Communion, dressed in their white barong, faithfully walking past nipa houses and rice fields captures a profound act of faith, selfless service, and deep commitment that deserves thoughtful reflection.

These dedicated men and women embody the very spirit of the Church's mission, especially in rural and far-flung barangays, and their Sunday journey is much more than a simple trip—it is a pilgrimage of love.

✨ Bringing Christ's Presence

The central significance of their sacrifice is what they carry: The Eucharist. They are bringing the Real Presence of Jesus—the "Source and Summit of the Christian Life"—to those who are physically unable to receive it otherwise.

👑 Serving Our Lord Jesus

Ultimately, the sacrifice of these EMHCs is directed toward Our Lord Jesus Christ. In performing this challenging ministry, they are fulfilling one of the Gospel's most tender commands:
"I was sick and you visited me." (Matthew 25:36)

By serving the least of their brothers and sisters—those confined by illness—they are truly serving Christ Himself. Their faithfulness on the dusty path, under the Philippine sun, echoes the fidelity of Christ, who came to be with us, even in the remotest corners of the earth.

We offer our deepest gratitude and prayers for these Extraordinary Ministers, who truly make Christ present in their parish through their tireless love and great sacrifice.

Good day everyone!

On Pope Leo's visit to the Chapel of the Little Sisters of the Poor in Ankara, Turkiye. You can take notice the set up ...
28/11/2025

On Pope Leo's visit to the Chapel of the Little Sisters of the Poor in Ankara, Turkiye. You can take notice the set up of their Altar. The TABERNACLE is on the right portion of the Chapel in which the Pope prayed before starting his talk/reflection to the congregation.

Let's visit the Timeline and Story of the Ark of the Covenant.📜 c. 1446–1406 BCE – Construction and Wilderness Journey• ...
17/11/2025

Let's visit the Timeline and Story of the Ark of the Covenant.

📜 c. 1446–1406 BCE – Construction and Wilderness Journey

• God commands Moses to build the Ark at Mount Sinai (Exodus 25:10–22), after the Israelites escape Egypt.
• Ark is constructed by Bezalel from acacia wood, overlaid with gold, containing:
o The two tablets of the Ten Commandments
o Later, Aaron's rod and a jar of manna (Hebrews 9:4)
• It is placed in the Holy of Holies in the Tabernacle.
• During the 40-year wilderness journey, it is carried by Levites and leads the people (Numbers 10:33).

c. 1406 BCE Leads Israelites into Canaan, topples Jericho

c. 1400–1050 BCE Kept at Shiloh during Judges
c. 1050 BCE Captured by Philistines, later returned
c. 1000 BCE Moved to Jerusalem by David
c. 957 BCE Installed in Solomon’s Temple
c. 586 BCE Disappears during Babylonian destruction of Jerusalem

❓c. 586 BCE – Disappearance of the Ark
• Babylonians destroy the Temple and sack Jerusalem (2 Kings 25).
• The Ark is never mentioned again in the Bible as being in the Second Temple.

A Quiet and Meaningful ChristmasWhile we strive to live fully and love truly in this world,we often find ourselves besie...
06/11/2025

A Quiet and Meaningful Christmas

While we strive to live fully and love truly in this world,
we often find ourselves besieged by calamities — storms, floods, and trials —
many of which are worsened by human greed and neglect.

Yet, in the midst of all these, not all is lost.
For God Almighty sees beyond the chaos;
He knows our hearts, our struggles, and the good we strive to do each day.

This Christmas, as we remember the birth of our Savior,
let us celebrate not with noise and extravagance,
but with quiet gratitude, compassion, and faith.

Let our hearts be our manger — humble, open, and filled with love.
For it is in simplicity and sincerity that the true spirit of Christmas is found.

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