Ministry of Altar Servers - National Shrine of St. Joseph

25/05/2026

HAPPIEST BIRTHDAY to our dearest fellow brother in the ministry, KUYA JHAZ BRYLLE SALUPAN🥳

We thank you for your dedicated service at the Altar. Your commitment and reverence are a true gift to our parish and shrine community. May our Heavenly Father through the intercession of our patron, Saint Joseph, continue to bless and guide you with a wonderful year ahead.

Ad Multos Annos 💛💚

24/05/2026

LITURGICAL FORMATION; FIRST STEP TO COMPLETION |

Since May 17 2026, our aspirants are undergoing the first part of their formation in preparation to become fully pledged altar servers.

With the help of our first formator Bro. Keen Hector B. Lavisores from batch 2022, these aspiring altar servers are currently learning about liturgy and what is it actually about, the essence of liturgy, it's origin and it's importance.

A part of these phase of formation is learning about the prescribed liturgical gestures and postures that an altar servers should exhibit during liturgical celebrations such as the "Shoulder bow" and the most common "Prayer Position" .

As we reflect on Pentecost Sunday, may we extend our prayers for these aspiring young men that they may continue in their endeavours in serving the Lord at the altar and they they me renewed as the psalm would recount "Lord, send forth your spirit and renew the face of the earth" Alleluia!

17/05/2026

HAPPIEST BIRTHDAY to our dearest fellow brother in the ministry, KUYA NASH VINCENT GEROLAGA 🥳

We thank you for your dedicated service at the Altar. Your commitment and reverence are a true gift to our parish and shrine community. May our Heavenly Father through the intercession of our patron, Saint Joseph, continue to bless and guide you with a wonderful year ahead.

Ad Multos Annos 💛💚

09/05/2026

HAPPIEST BIRTHDAY to our dearest fellow brother in the ministry, KUYA CARL STANLEY CABUSAS🥳

We thank you for your dedicated service at the Altar. Your commitment and reverence are a true gift to our parish and shrine community. May our Heavenly Father through the intercession of our patron, Saint Joseph, continue to bless and guide you with a wonderful year ahead.

Ad Multos Annos 💛💚

09/05/2026

09/05/2026

06/05/2026

WELCOME HOME! | As part of the highlights of our Mandaue Patronal Fiesta 2026, we are welcoming back into our shrine the 300-year old image of the Joselito El Patrocinio come May 7, 2026 (Visperas Day) during the 5:30PM Holy Mass.

This centuries-old image stands as a testament of the tradition in our shrine long before, known as the "Ritwal sa Patunob" o "Ang Pagbendisyon ni San Jose" where the image is placed on top of one's head as he asks for the intercession of Saint Joseph for his prayers and by doing so, consecrating himself to his care.

The Ritwal sa Patunob will take place on the following schedules:
May 7 - after the Visperas Mass
May 8 - after each Fiesta Mass
May 9 - after each Thanksgiving Mass

On May 10, the image will return back to the Cathedral Museum.

Don't miss this chance to become part and be a witness as we bring back the old cherished tradition of the Mandauehanons every fiesta!

Viva Señor San Jose! Viva Among Mahal nga Patron! Viva San Jose!

06/05/2026