Thursday, June 25, 2009

The Church of Sto. Niño Parish in Parada, Sta. Maria, Bulacan

The Facade of the Sto. Niño Parish of Parada, Sta. Maria, Bulacan

This pictures was taken last December 2008 during my Christmas vacation. The CD containing these photos have been missing for a while and only now did I find it. I wanted to post about it earlier and now instead of focusing on the occasion I finally posted it but focusing on the Church of Parada, Sta. Maria.

The parish Patron, El Señor Sto. Niño

It was Christmas Season then so the Church was decorated by Christmas Lanterns and festive decors which added to the beauty of this House of Worship. It is not that big but a very beautiful and elegant one. Entering it and observing its interior is like a feast of faith. It is a wonderful reminder of the Incarnation of Jesus, the love of the Holy Family, the presence of the Angels and Saints and the Lord's gift of Salvation.

The Choir Loft on top of the main entrance
Once again I give my blessing and prayers to my godson Anton Girolamo that he will grow in the Spirit of God and be filled with the same virtues of St. Anthony of Padua and of St. Jerome Emiliani, his two Baptismal sainsts-protectors.
The parish with is Belfry with the Christ the King on top
The Balcony on the right side The Cross at the center of the Church facade
The Balcony at the left side
Sacred Image of an Angel carrying the basin of Holy Water
An Angel carrying the lights
The Sacred Image of Our Lady
The Holy Child enthroned at the High Altar
The Lamb of God at the Altar Table
St. Joseph at the left side of the Holy Child, opposite the Blessed Mother. It is a fitting expression of the faith of our place. This municipality is named Sta. Maria while the neighboring municipality, now city, is named San Jose. This parish linking the two has the Holy Child as Patron. Perfect!!!
Another Angel, bearer of light
The Blessed Sacrament with the Holy Cross at the center and guarded by Seraphims
The image of the Good Shepherd at the central altar
The Retablo
Still, another Angel of light
And another Angel
The Celebrant's Chair
The Sacred Heart of Jesus and the Immaculate Heart of Mary... The Two Hearts...
The Chandelier on top of the Altar
St. Lorenzo Ruiz de Manila, the first Filipino Saint and Martyr
St. Jude Thaddeus, one of the most revered saints in the Philippines
St. Jude Thaddeus, focus
The Baptismal Font
Fr. Abe with his godson, Anton Girolamo Jeresano, son of Anthony Jeresano. Fr. Abe still wearing his alb after celebrating Baptism also in Sto. Rosario Parish
Rev. Fr. Victor Zalarsa during the Baptismal Rite
Anthony Jeresano with his first born Anton Girolamo with his sister Jing
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6 comments:

  1. Why is there the national flag by the altar?

    I'm slightly concerned of nationalism in our churches. If there should be flag I think the Vativan flag could be outside.

    Or is it like the idea of being for both country and God

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  2. Usually our churches doesn't have the flag on the Altar or in the sanctuary. I also noticed that. The parish priest must be instilling love of God and love of country in the mind and heart of his flock. That flag is at the side anyway which only shows that the love of country must be rooted in our love of God.

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  3. Fr. Abe, who is the rector and what is the Mass Schedule of the Sto. Nino Parish in Parada, Sta. Maria Bulacan? Thnks. It's OK if you don't know.

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  4. I don't know. I visited it because I served as Godfather to the Baptism of a friend's baby boy. I was not able to meet the Parish Priest and have not returned to the parish since then. Sorry.

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  5. Hi Father,


    Would you be able to provide a phone number for Sto Nino de Molina Church? Thank you

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  6. SORRY, I DON'T HAVE THEIR CONTACT NUMBER. AS IVE SAID I ONLY VISITED IT AS A GUEST TO ATTEND THE BAPTISM OF A FRIEND'S CHILD.

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