Parish of the Holy Child - Lemery Iloilo

17/02/2026

Shrove Tuesday is the day before Ash Wednesday, which begins the sacred season of Lent in the Christian Church.

The word “shrove” comes from shrive, meaning to confess sins and receive forgiveness. On this day, Christians are invited to examine their lives, repent sincerely, and prepare their hearts for the 40 days of prayer, fasting, and sacrifice during Lent. It is a moment of spiritual cleansing before entering a deeper journey with God.

Shrove Tuesday is also closely connected to the burning of palms. The blessed palm branches from the previous year’s Palm Sunday are burned to create the ashes that will be used on Ash Wednesday. These ashes are placed on the foreheads of the faithful in the sign of the cross, reminding us:

“Remember that you are dust, and to dust you shall return.”

17/02/2026

The Burning of Palms is a sacred Catholic tradition held before the season of Lent. The blessed palms from the previous year’s Palm Sunday are burned to produce ashes that will be used on Ash Wednesday. This act symbolizes repentance, humility, and our return to God. As the palms are turned into ashes, we are reminded of the words: “Remember that you are dust, and to dust you shall return.” It is a meaningful preparation of our hearts for the Lenten journey of prayer, fasting, and almsgiving.

We warmly invite everyone to join the Burning of Palms on February 17, 2026, at exactly 5:30 in the afternoon, at the Parish Church.

Let us gather as one community in faith to witness this solemn tradition and prepare ourselves spiritually for the coming season of Lent. We encourage everyone to bring their old blessed palms to be included in the burning.

16/02/2026

As we begin the sacred season of Lent, we are reminded of the words: “Remember that you are dust, and to dust you shall return.”

This Ash Wednesday, let us receive the “Badlis” as a sign of repentance, humility, and our desire to renew our relationship with God.

The distribution of ashes will also be held in the following schools and chapels according to the scheduled time below.

Let us start this Lenten journey with prayerful hearts and sincere repentance. See you all, and may this season lead us closer to Christ.

29/01/2026

28/01/2026

HIGHLIGHTS || Feast of Señor Santo Niño
January 28, 2026

With hearts full of joy and gratitude, our parish came together to celebrate the Feast Day of Señor Santo Niño, guided by the theme “Ang Pagkamahapos tudluan kaangay ni Santo Niño: Paglaum sang ululupod nga Pagpanglakaton sang Parokya.” This beautiful celebration reminded us that true greatness begins with the humility and openness of a child—willing to listen, ready to learn, and eager to trust in God.

In the image of the Santo Niño, we are called to be docile, allowing ourselves to be taught and formed by God’s loving hands. As we journey together as one parish community, this docility becomes our strength, shaping us to walk side by side in faith, understanding, and compassion. It is in this shared journey that hope is renewed, relationships are strengthened, and our mission as a Church truly comes alive.

The feast was not only a moment of celebration, but also a call to continue walking together clergy, lay faithful, families, and youth listening to one another and to the voice of the Holy Spirit. Like the Santo Niño, may we remain open to God’s guidance, joyful in service, and steadfast in hope as we move forward together.

May Señor Santo Niño continue to bless our parish, deepen our unity, and lead us always toward a future filled with faith, hope, and love.

Viva Señor Santo Niño!

20/01/2026

SCHEDULE OF 9-DAY NOVENARIO MASSES IN THE BARANGAY

19/12/2025

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