Roman Catholic Parish of St. John the Baptist Sara, Iloilo

25/08/2026

✨BIENVENIDA, NUESTRA MADRE PEREGRINA DE GUADALUPE!✨🌹
From August 25–27, 2026, the Pilgrim Image of Our Lady of Guadalupe from her Minor Basilica will visit the Parish of Our Lady of Guadalupe in Polot-an, Pototan, Iloilo—the only parish in the Archdiocese of Jaro dedicated to her honor.

This National Pilgrimage is part of the 9-Year Intercontinental Guadalupana Novena, preparing for the Quincentenary Jubilee (500th Anniversary) of the Apparitions of Our Lady at Tepeyac Hill.

In 1531, the Blessed Virgin Mary appeared to Juan Diego, a humble widower, speaking tenderly in his native tongue. She gave him roses as a sign, and when he opened his tilma before Bishop Zumárraga, the miraculous image of Our Lady of Guadalupe appeared—an icon that endures to this day. She is venerated as Queen of Mexico, Patroness of the Americas, Empress of Latin America, Protectress of Unborn Children, and Heavenly Patroness of the Philippines.

Our Lady of Guadalupe is not only a miraculous sign but also a missionary mother, uniting peoples and cultures under the mantle of her love. She is the star of evangelization, the comfort of the afflicted, and the sure hope of those who walk in faith.

For the complete schedule of liturgical celebrations during the National Guadalupe Pilgrimage, kindly refer to this link: https://www.facebook.com/share/p/1BmU2BFo74/

COLLECT
O God, Father of mercies,
who placed your people under the singular protection
of your Son’s most holy Mother,
grant that all who invoke the Blessed Virgin of Guadalupe
may seek with ever more lively faith
the progress of peoples in the ways of justice and of peace.
Through our Lord Jesus Christ, your Son,
who lives and reigns with you in the unity of the Holy Spirit,
God, for ever and ever. Amen.

18/08/2026

15/08/2026

Happy Birthday 🎂🎉🙏🏻
REV. FR. NORIEL M. MARANAN, SDP

We are truly grateful for the times you celebrate Holy Mass with us in our parish and for the inspiring witness of your priestly service. May God continue to bless you with good health, strength, wisdom, and joy as you faithfully serve His people. May your presence and ministry continue to touch many hearts and bring them closer to Christ. 🙏🏻

12/08/2026

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Nakadangat sa atensyon sang Arkidiyosesis, paagi sa mga panaysayon halin sa Parokya sang Inmaculada Concepcion sa Concepcion, Iloilo kag halin sa Vicar Forane sang Vicariate of St.
James nga may pila ka mga indibidwal nga nagapakilala bilang mga pari kag obispo sang Holy Chaldean Eastern Catholic Traditional Church of the Philippines, St. Peter and Thomas Apostolic Line of Succession nga nagapatigayon sang mga hilikuton relihiyoso nga wala sang pahanugot sang Arkidiyosesis.

Ini nga mga hilikuton nagalakip sang ginadumilian (illicit) nga pagsaulog sang Eukaristiya, pagpangulo sang mga rito sang paglubong para sa mga tumuluo nga Romano Katoliko, kag pag-organisar sang mga komunidad nga nagadala sang pagpangduha-duha sa mga tumuluo.

Ginapahibalo nga ini nga grupo indi katapo sang Simbahan nga Romano Katoliko kag wala man sila nahiusa sa Simbahan nga Katoliko sa idalom sang pagdumalahan sang Santo Papa kag sang lokal nga Obispo. Gani, ang mga tawo nga may kaangtanan sa sini nga grupo wala ginakilala bilang balido nga gin-ordinahan nga mga pari sang Simbahan nga Romano Katoliko. Tungod sini, ang bisan ano nga mga sakramento ukon mga hilikuton liturhiko nga ila ginasaulog sa Arkidiyosesis, ginadumilian (illicit) kag wala sang pahanugot halin sa Simbahan.

Bangud sini, ang mga tumuluo hugot nga ginalaygayan nga indi magpartisipar, magpakigbahin, ukon magsuporta sa bisan ano nga mga hilikuton nga ginapatigayon sini nga grupo tubtob sa dugang nga pahibalo. Ini agud nga madampigan ang paghiliusa sang Simbahan kag malikawan ang pagpatalang sang mga tumuluo nahanungod sa matuod nga pagtuluohan nga Katoliko kag paghiliusa bilang Simbahan.

Para sa matuod nga mga sakramento kag mga selebrasyon liturhiko, ginapangabay ang mga tumuluo nga magpakig-angot lamang sa ila tagsa ka opisina sang parokya kag sa inyo nga kura
Padayon kita nga maghiusa sa pagpangamuyo, kamatuoran, kag pagkatampad sa Simbahan nga Romano Katoliko nga gintukod ni Kristo.

Madamo gid nga salamat sa inyo paghangop kag kooperasyon.

02/08/2026

A Prayer for Priests 🙏

Heavenly Father,
We thank You for the precious gift of our priests, whom You have called to serve Your Church with love and fidelity. Fill them each day with the grace of the Holy Spirit. Strengthen them in times of weariness, comfort them in moments of trial, and renew their zeal to proclaim Your Word and celebrate the Holy Sacraments.

Grant them hearts like the Sacred Heart of Jesus—humble, compassionate, patient, and full of mercy. Bless their ministry with wisdom, courage, and joy, that they may continue to lead Your people closer to You.

Protect them from all harm, keep them faithful to their vocation, and surround them with the love and prayers of the faithful. May the Blessed Virgin Mary, Mother of Priests, and St. John Mary Vianney, patron saint of priests, always intercede for them.

We especially pray for Fr. Polpol. May You bless him with good health, abundant graces, lasting peace, and many more fruitful years in Your service.

We ask this through Christ our Lord.

Amen. ✝️

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01/08/2026

Pagselebrar sang kapistahan ni St. James the Greater

01/08/2026

KAPISTAHAN NI SANTIAGO EL MAYOR
July 25

Madinalag-on nga ginsaulog ang Kapistahan ni Santiago El Mayor (St. James the Greater), ang Patron sang Vicariato sang Ajuy, Badiangan, Culasi, Concepcion, Lemery, San Dionisio kag Sara, nga ginhiwat sa Culasi, Ajuy sang Agosto 1, 2026. Kag may tema nga: "FAMILIAS EN EL CAMINO DE SANTIAGO" (The Families on the way of St. James the Greater).

Sa sini nga malipayon nga selebrasyon, nagtililipon ang mga kaparian, mga relihiyoso, kag mga tumuluo halin sa nagkalain-lain nga mga parokya sang aton vicariato sa espiritu sang paghiusa, pagtuo, kag pagpasalamat sa madamo nga grasya sang Ginoo.

Ang selebrasyon gintapos sang Solemne nga Santos nga Misa nga ginpangunahan sang aton pinapalangga nga Archbishop Midyphil B. Billones, D.D., nga nagpabakod sang aton pagtuo kag nagpahanumdom sa aton sang importansya sang paghiusa bilang isa ka Simbahan antes ang tagsa ka parokya nagpauli sa ila tagsa ka banwa.

Kabay pa nga pinaagi sa halimbawa ni Santiago El Mayor, magpadayon kita sa paglakat sa dalan ni Kristo nga may kabakod sang pagtuo, matinumanon nga pag-alagad, kag mahigugmaon nga pagpakig-angot sa isigkatawo.

San Santiago El Mayor, Patron sang aton Vicariato,
ig-ampo mo kami!🙏💚

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Aton man ginapasalamatan si Mayor Jon N. Aying sa pagpasakay sang aton mga tumuluo sa Sara Gugma Ko bus 🚎




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29/07/2026

Happy Birthday 🎂🎉🙏🏻
MA. SARAH C. BALDOZA
Parish Pastoral Council Chairman

May God continue to bless you with wisdom, strength, and a joyful heart as you faithfully lead and serve our parish community. Thank you for your inspiring leadership, unwavering commitment, and generous service to the Church. May the Lord grant you good health, abundant blessings, and many more years of fruitful ministry. 🙏🏻

25/07/2026

JULY 25 | FEAST OF ST. JAMES THE GREATER

O glorious St. James the Greater,
faithful Apostle of our Lord Jesus Christ,
you left everything to follow the Master
and proclaimed the Gospel with courage and zeal.

You who were the first of the Apostles to shed your blood for Christ,
obtain for us the grace to remain steadfast in faith,
hopeful in trials, and generous in serving God and our neighbour.

As the patron of pilgrims,
guide us on our journey through life.
Help us to walk always in the way of the Gospel,
to trust in God's providence,
and to follow Jesus with joyful and undivided hearts.

Intercede for our families, our communities,
and all who seek your prayers.
May your example inspire us to live holy lives,
to bear witness to Christ with courage,
and one day share with you the joy of God's heavenly kingdom.

Through your powerful intercession,
pray for our Parishes; Ajuy, Badiangan (Ajuy), Culasi (Ajuy), Concepcion, Lemery, San Dionisio, and Sara,
that we may remain united in faith, fervent in charity, and steadfast in our mission of proclaiming the Gospel.
We ask this through Christ our Lord.

Amen.