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18/02/2026

11/02/2026

𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐌𝐞𝐦𝐨𝐫𝐢𝐚𝐥 𝐨𝐟 𝐒𝐭. 𝐒𝐜𝐡𝐨𝐥𝐚𝐬𝐭𝐢𝐜𝐚, 𝐕𝐢𝐫𝐠𝐢𝐧

"𝑰 𝒂𝒔𝒌𝒆𝒅 𝒚𝒐𝒖 𝒂𝒏𝒅 𝒚𝒐𝒖 𝒘𝒐𝒖𝒍𝒅 𝒏𝒐𝒕 𝒍𝒊𝒔𝒕𝒆𝒏, 𝒔𝒐 𝑰 𝒂𝒔𝒌𝒆𝒅 𝒎𝒚 𝑮𝒐𝒅 𝒂𝒏𝒅 𝒉𝒆 𝒅𝒊𝒅 𝒍𝒊𝒔𝒕𝒆𝒏." -St. Scholastica

St. Scholastica is the twin sister of St. Benedict, is celebrated today for teaching us that the highest of all rules is "love". She is known for her final meeting with her brother, where she prayed for a storm to prevent him from leaving so they could continue their spiritual conversation throughout the night.

Her life serves as a gentle reminder that while duty, structure, and discipline are important, they should never compromise the immediate needs of love and relationships. St. Gregory the Great noted that her prayers were answered because "she could do more because she loved more."

St. Scholastica proves that a heart burning with charity has a unique power to align oneself with the heart of the God. We are often governed by our busy schedules and ticking clocks, but she invites us to listen and recognize the presence of God present among us.

She helps us to pray today for the grace to prioritize deep, spiritual connection over our rigid plans, listening to God and our neighbor with a loving intensity.

𝐒𝐭. 𝐒𝐜𝐡𝐨𝐥𝐚𝐬𝐭𝐢𝐜𝐚, 𝐩𝐫𝐚𝐲 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐮𝐬

Text: 𝑺𝒉𝒆𝒆𝒆𝒑 (Sem. Sep Cedrick Dayaday)

This is 𝐐𝐀𝐂𝐒𝐄𝐌𝐒, 𝒚𝒐𝒖𝒓 𝒊𝒏𝒔𝒊𝒅𝒆 𝒍𝒐𝒐𝒌 𝒂𝒕 𝒕𝒉𝒆 𝑸𝒖𝒆𝒆𝒏 𝒐𝒇 𝑨𝒑𝒐𝒔𝒕𝒍𝒆𝒔 𝑪𝒐𝒍𝒍𝒆𝒈𝒆 𝑺𝒆𝒎𝒊𝒏𝒂𝒓𝒚.

11/02/2026

𝐇𝐚𝐩𝐩𝐲 𝐁𝐢𝐫𝐭𝐡𝐝𝐚𝐲 𝐑𝐞𝐯. 𝐅𝐫. 𝐏𝐚𝐮𝐥 𝐉𝐡𝐨𝐧 𝐁𝐚𝐧𝐚𝐲𝐛𝐚𝐧𝐚𝐲

On this very special day, we celebrate with gratitude the gift of your life. We deeply appreciate your tireless dedication to guiding and nurturing us in our spiritual journeys.

May God, in His infinite goodness, shower you with His choicest blessings, filling your days with joy, peace, and boundless grace. May He continue to grant you good health, wisdom, and strength as you faithfully carry out your ministry.

Once again, 𝐇𝐀𝐏𝐏𝐘 𝐁𝐈𝐑𝐓𝐇𝐃𝐀𝐘 𝐅𝐫. 𝐏𝐉, Your QACS family is truly blessed to have you.

This is 𝐐𝐀𝐂𝐒𝐄𝐌𝐒, 𝒚𝒐𝒖𝒓 𝒊𝒏𝒔𝒊𝒅𝒆 𝒍𝒐𝒐𝒌 𝒂𝒕 𝒕𝒉𝒆 𝑸𝒖𝒆𝒆𝒏 𝒐𝒇 𝑨𝒑𝒐𝒔𝒕𝒍𝒆𝒔 𝑪𝒐𝒍𝒍𝒆𝒈𝒆 𝑺𝒆𝒎𝒊𝒏𝒂𝒓𝒚.

26/01/2026

FEBRUARY IS COMING LENT IS WAVING

As February approaches, let us prepare our hearts for Lent, a season of prayer, fasting, and almsgiving. It is a time to draw closer to Christ, reflect on His sacrifice, and renew our commitment to live in His love.

26/01/2026

07/01/2026

𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐠𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐮𝐥𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬, 𝐑𝐞𝐯. 𝐅𝐫. 𝐌𝐜𝐰𝐞𝐥𝐥𝐫𝐨𝐞 𝐏. 𝐁𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐠𝐚𝐬! ⚖️🎉

With great joy and pride, the Diocese of Tagum extends its heartfelt congratulations to Rev. Fr. Mcwellroe Bringas, Diocesan Chancellor, for passing the 2025 Bar Examinations—a truly commendable milestone achieved through perseverance, discipline, and unwavering commitment.

This remarkable accomplishment reflects Fr. Mcwellroe’s dedication to continuous formation and his deep sense of service to both Church and society. His success in the legal profession is not merely a personal triumph, but a gift to the Diocese, as his knowledge and expertise in law will greatly contribute to the promotion of justice, integrity, and the protection of human dignity, especially in pastoral and social concerns.

As a priest of the Diocese of Tagum, Fr. Mcwellroe’s journey stands as an inspiration to the clergy, religious, and lay faithful—showing that faith, hard work, and a clear sense of mission bear fruitful results. May this new chapter in his ministry further strengthen his service to God’s people, guided always by wisdom, compassion, and truth.

The Diocese of Tagum joins Fr. Mcwellroe in thanksgiving and continues to pray for God’s abundant grace upon him as he embraces this added responsibility in service of the Gospel and the common good.

Congratulations, Fr. Mc!
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𝐒𝐭𝐚𝐲 𝐈𝐧𝐟𝐨𝐫𝐦𝐞𝐝! 𝐒𝐭𝐚𝐲 𝐔𝐩𝐝𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐝!
𝐿𝑖𝑘𝑒, 𝐹𝑜𝑙𝑙𝑜𝑤 & 𝑆ℎ𝑎𝑟𝑒 𝑜𝑢𝑟 𝑆𝑜𝑐𝑖𝑎𝑙 𝑀𝑒𝑑𝑖𝑎 𝐴𝑐𝑐𝑜𝑢𝑛𝑡𝑠💕🙏

05/01/2026

𝗘𝗣𝗜𝗣𝗛𝗔𝗡𝗬 𝗢𝗙 𝗚𝗥𝗔𝗖𝗘: A Daily Prayer Companion 2026

As we begin this journey of prayer, we open our hearts to the Epiphany of Grace—the quiet yet powerful ways God makes Himself known in the ordinary rhythms of our days. This companion gently invites you to pause, to slow down amid life’s noise, and to reflect deeply on God’s movements in your own story. In these moments of stillness, may you recognize His light already shining, guiding you day by day toward deeper faith, trust, and love.

January 6 | 𝗧𝘂𝗲𝘀𝗱𝗮𝘆 𝗔𝗳𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝗘𝗽𝗶𝗽𝗵𝗮𝗻𝘆

𝗙𝗜𝗥𝗦𝗧 𝗥𝗘𝗔𝗗𝗜𝗡𝗚: 1 John 4:7-10
𝗥𝗘𝗦𝗣𝗢𝗡𝗦𝗢𝗥𝗜𝗔𝗟 𝗣𝗦𝗔𝗟𝗠: 72:1-2, 3-4, 7-8
𝗦𝗘𝗖𝗢𝗡𝗗 𝗥𝗘𝗔𝗗𝗜𝗡𝗚: Eph 3:2-3a, 5-6
𝗚𝗢𝗦𝗣𝗘𝗟: Mark 6:34-44

A massive crowd. Barely enough food. The disciples panic. But Jesus challenges them: “You give them something to eat.” It’s not a gentle suggestion—it’s a stretch of faith. While the disciples zero in on their lack, Jesus draws attention to what they do have.

Five loaves. Two fish. It doesn’t seem like much. Yet Jesus takes what’s offered, blesses it (eulogēsen), breaks it, and gives it to be shared. This moment mirrors the Eucharist—blessing, breaking, giving. And in Jesus’ hands, what seems too small becomes more than enough. The miracle doesn’t bypass the disciples either—they’re not just witnesses, they’re part of the mission. He hands them the food to share.

This Gospel speaks directly to our hesitation. How often do we hold back, feeling like what we have isn’t enough? But Jesus doesn’t need our perfection—just our willingness. What we surrender, He blesses. And through that offering, He can meet needs far beyond our reach.

𝗟𝗲𝘁 𝘂𝘀 𝗽𝗿𝗮𝘆:
Jesus, I offer You my small today. Use it, bless it, multiply it—not for me, but for those who are hungry.

𝗔𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻:
Share a meal or snack today with someone—especially someone who might be overlooked. Let it be a small act of feeding hearts and souls.

- Rev. Fr. Joben L. Planteras, DCT

05/01/2026

The Sign of the Cross is not just a gesture—it is a prayer of faith, hope, and love. ✝️

In every moment of life, we mark ourselves with the Cross to remember God’s presence:
in prayer, in passing the church, in moments of danger, in remembering the departed, and in times of uncertainty.

May this simple act always remind us that we belong to Christ, protected by His love and guided by His mercy.
In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. Amen. 🙏

04/01/2026

𝑻𝒓𝒂𝒔𝒍𝒂𝒄𝒊𝒐𝒏 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔 | 𝐅𝐞𝐚𝐬𝐭 𝐨𝐟 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐁𝐥𝐚𝐜𝐤 𝐍𝐚𝐳𝐚𝐫𝐞𝐧𝐞

𝑴𝒂𝒔𝒔 𝑺𝒄𝒉𝒆𝒅𝒖𝒍𝒆
🗓 January 9, 2026
• 4:00 AM (𝗠𝗮𝘀𝘀 𝗮𝘁 𝗣𝗖𝗘𝗞 𝗳𝗼𝗹𝗹𝗼𝘄𝗲𝗱 𝗯𝘆 𝗧𝗿𝗮𝘀𝗹𝗮𝗰𝗶𝗼𝗻)
• 6:00 AM
• 7:30 AM
• 9:00 AM (𝗣𝗼𝗻𝘁𝗶𝗳𝗶𝗰𝗮𝗹 𝗠𝗮𝘀𝘀)
• 10:30 AM
• 12:00 NN
• 3:00 PM
• 4:30 PM
• 6:00 PM
• 7:30 PM
• 9:00 PM

📍𝑹𝒐𝒖𝒕𝒆
• Parish of Christ the Eucharistic King
• Left turn to Rizal Street
• Right turn Sobrecary Street
• Right turn to Pioneer corner Misa
• Pioneer Avenue to Jollibee Highway
• Apokon Road
• Right turn to DRMC
• Sagrado Corazon de Jesus Nazareno Parish

𝑳𝒆𝒕’𝒔 𝒄𝒐𝒎𝒆 𝒕𝒐𝒈𝒆𝒕𝒉𝒆𝒓 𝒊𝒏 𝒑𝒓𝒂𝒚𝒆𝒓, 𝒇𝒂𝒊𝒕𝒉, 𝒂𝒏𝒅 𝒅𝒆𝒗𝒐𝒕𝒊𝒐𝒏. 𝑺𝒑𝒓𝒆𝒂𝒅 𝒕𝒉𝒆 𝒘𝒐𝒓𝒅 𝒂𝒏𝒅 𝒑𝒓𝒆𝒑𝒂𝒓𝒆 𝒚𝒐𝒖𝒓 𝒉𝒆𝒂𝒓𝒕𝒔!

04/01/2026

LOOK || The Sagrado Corazon de Jesus Nazareno releases the Schedule of Liturgical Activities for the Traslacion 2026. Please be guided!

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𝑭𝒆𝒂𝒔𝒕 𝒐𝒇 𝒕𝒉𝒆 𝑩𝒍𝒂𝒄𝒌 𝑵𝒂𝒛𝒂𝒓𝒆𝒏𝒆 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔 | 𝐒𝐜𝐡𝐞𝐝𝐮𝐥𝐞

January 8, 2026
• 3:00 PM – Motorcade (to PCEK)
• 4:30 PM – Novena
• 5:30 PM – Novena Mass
• 7:30 PM – Vigil

📍 𝗔𝗹𝗹 𝗱𝗲𝘃𝗼𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗮𝗰𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗲𝘀 𝘄𝗶𝗹𝗹 𝗯𝗲 𝗵𝗲𝗹𝗱 𝗮𝘁 𝗣𝗖𝗘𝗞.
Everyone is encouraged to join as we come together in prayer and devotion.

More updates will be posted soon. Stay tuned!