St. Sharbel Catholic Church

11/01/2025

11/01/2025

The Vatican has released the program for Pope Leo XIV’s first apostolic journey, Nov. 27–Dec. 2, to Turkey and Lebanon. The trip will highlight Christian unity and include a visit to the tomb of St. Charbel Makhlouf in Annaya, Lebanon.

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10/30/2025

CATHOLICS ARE FORBIDDEN FROM KEEPING ASHES OF CREMATED LOVED ONES

Are Catholics permitted to keep the ashes of their loved ones in cremation? Today, we observe All Souls' Day, a time for us Catholics to pray for the souls of the departed so they may attain eternal happiness in Heaven. Regarding the handling of ashes, some people choose to keep them in urns or display containers, while others scatter them in meaningful places like gardens or favorite spots. Creative options include mixing ashes with clay, concrete, or paint for art projects, incorporating them into building materials, pressing them into vinyl for music memorabilia, or transforming them into fireworks or jewelry. However, due to concerns raised by the Vatican amid the rise of cremation during COVID-19, Catholics are advised against keeping ashes at home, scattering them, dividing them among family members, or turning them into keepsakes. Instead, ashes should be kept in a sacred place, such as a cemetery, church, or a designated site, as home storage is not permitted.

10/30/2025

10/26/2025

THIS HALLOWEEN, ENCOURAGE YOUR KIDS TO DRESS UP LIKE SAINTS AND NOT AS DEMONS

May costume na ba para sa darating na Undas? Malapit na naman ang Halloween kaya naman kung mapapansin natin, nagsisilabasan na naman ang mga katatakutan sa paligid—nariyan ang mga horror-themed na palabas sa TV; mga katakot-takot na mga costumes, at; mga dekorasyong pangkakatakutan na taliwas sa paniniwala ng Simbahan Katoliko. Ang 'Halloween' ay mula sa salitang Ingles na 'All Hollows' o pagdiriwang ng mga banal na santo na siyang namuhay alinsunod sa kagustuhan ni Kristo. Hindi ito tungkol sa mga katatakutan, bagkus tungkol ito sa kabanalan. Kaya sa mga parents diyan, encourage your kids to dress up like saints not evils. In doing so, you are also preparing them to embrace the real essense of Halloween which is holiness and not horibleness.

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10/25/2025