St. Mark the Evangelist Gimong-Jacmal

29/04/2026

𝗖𝗮𝗹𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗮𝗹𝗹 𝗬𝗼𝘂𝗻𝗴 𝗠𝗶𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗿𝗶𝗲𝘀 𝗼𝗳 𝗚𝗼𝗱‼️ Ilang tulog nalang, PYC na!!
Save the date and join us as we "Y-Agui: Young Hearts; Be Still, Be Fed, Be Sent"

Calling all Young Missionaries of God! Ilang tulog nalang, PYC na!!
Save the date and join us as we "Y-Agui: Young Hearts; Be Still, Be Fed, Be Sent"

24/04/2026

Triduum Mass before today's Patronal Feast🩵🎉

24/04/2026

You are warmly invited to join us in celebrating the Patronal Feast of St. Mark, the Evangelist, tomorrow, April 25, 2026 here in Jacmal Gimong.

Let us come together in faith and thanksgiving as we honor our beloved patron, St. Mark the Evangelist. Your presence will surely make this celebration more meaningful and joyful.

22/03/2026

Reflection for the 5th Sunday of Lent

The Gospel this Sunday, centered on the story of Jesus Christ raising Lazarus, invites us to look deeply into our own experiences of grief, waiting, and hope.

First, we are reminded of a powerful truth: Jesus is never absent in our moments of sorrow. Like Martha and Mary, we sometimes feel that God is late, distant, or silent. Yet the reality is that He is always present—even in the pain. God does not cause suffering, but He allows it to strengthen and deepen our faith. In our darkest moments, He is quietly working, preparing something greater than we can see.

Second, the encounter of Martha and Mary with Jesus teaches us about our tendency to live either in the past or in the future. Martha speaks of the resurrection on the last day, focusing on what will come. But Jesus brings her back to the present moment, declaring that *He Himself is the Resurrection and the Life.* Often, we wait for “someday” to experience God’s power, forgetting that He is already with us now. Resurrection is not just an event—it is a person, and that person is Jesus.

Lastly, we are invited to reflect on our own “graves.” These may not be physical tombs, but burdens, sins, fears, or struggles that trap us and hold us back from life. Sometimes we ask, “When will this be gone?” But the Gospel reminds us that resurrection requires participation. When Jesus called Lazarus out, others had to roll away the stone. In the same way, we are called to cooperate with God’s grace—to act, to trust, and to move. We must take part in His salvific plan if we truly desire new life.

As we journey closer to Holy Week, may we trust that Jesus stands before our own “tombs,” calling us by name. And may we have the courage to step out, leaving behind whatever binds us, and walk into the life He offers.

Homilist: Fr. Den Iddoba

01/01/2026

From St. Mark Gimong, Happy New Year!

We pray for the intercession of our Mother Mary🙏

25/12/2025

We cannot do this without you, our dear cheerful givers. Salamat launay kanyayo🤍 Godbless you and your family 🙏

25/12/2025

🎁Today, Project 𝐌𝐮𝐬𝐢𝐊𝐀𝐋𝐎𝐎𝐁 delivers gifts with music and visits the sick.

This Christmas, may we remember that the greatest gift is not what we receive, but what we give. In sharing our time, love, kindness, and compassion—especially to those in need—we reflect the true meaning of Christmas. May our giving bring hope, joy, and light to every heart we touch.

25/12/2025

||December 25|| 𝐂𝐇𝐑𝐈𝐒𝐓𝐌𝐀𝐒 🎄🤍

Fr. Jupri, on his homily,reminded us this Christmas of the space where Jesus can truly come.
As we gaze upon the Belen, we are invited to reflect on its characters and the virtues they embody.

Joseph shows us loyalty and courage—the strength to remain faithful even when the path is uncertain and difficult. Mary teaches us humble obedience and total trust in God’s will. The shepherds, simple and ordinary people, reveal lives lived with integrity, humility, and openness to God’s presence.

This Christmas, we are called to be like Joseph, Mary, and the shepherds—people who make room in their hearts, lives, and daily choices for Jesus. For it is in hearts that are humble, faithful, and sincere that Christ is truly born.

24/12/2025

Merry CHRISTmas!!!

24/12/2025

On this holy night of Christmas Eve, we are invited to contemplate not just the joy of Christ’s birth, but the manner in which He came into the world. Fr. Ric Amiling Jr. reminds us that the birth of Jesus was marked not by grandeur, noise, or public announcement—but by silence, simplicity, and humility.

First, the birth of Jesus was ordinary. He was not born in a palace but in a humble manger. There were no trumpets, no royal welcome—only silence. This silence speaks volumes. It reveals God’s preference for simplicity and His closeness to ordinary people. Jesus did not come for the elite or the powerful; He came for the masses, for the poor, the forgotten, and the simple-hearted. In this ordinariness, God sanctified everyday life and reminded us that holiness can be found in the simplest of places.

Second, the birth of Jesus was not announced to the world. No proclamations were made in the courts of kings. Instead, the first to receive the good news were the shepherds—men considered lowly and insignificant by society. This choice reveals God’s heart: He entrusts His greatest gift not to the proud, but to the humble. The shepherds teach us that to encounter Christ, one must have a heart that is open, watchful, and willing to listen.

Finally, the birth of Jesus happened in silence, yet it brought light into the darkness. In the quiet of the night, hope was born. The darkness of sin, fear, and despair was pierced by the Light of the world. God did not shout His coming; He whispered it—inviting those who are attentive in faith to recognize Him. Even today, Christ continues to enter our lives quietly, bringing light to our darkest moments if only we allow ourselves to be still.

This Christmas, may we learn to embrace silence, simplicity, and humility. In a world filled with noise and distractions, may we rediscover that God often speaks most clearly in silence—and that the true Light still shines, even in the darkest night.

Merry Christmas Everyone 🎄🤍

22/12/2025

Day 8 of 9 with Fr. Jupri