In Her Image: 1st Parochial Marian Exhibit Unveiled
The month of October is dedicated to the Holy Rosary. We Catholics continue our tradition to ask for the intercession of Mama Mary by praying the Holy Rosary everyday. At St. Mary of the Perpetual Rosary Parish, Buhangin, the very first Parochial Marian Exhibit was launched last October 22, 2023 at the Parish Seminar Hall.
In the said event, fourteen (14) images of the different Marian Titles were exhibited namely: Our Lady of the Holy Rosary, Our Lady of Lourdes, Our Lady of Fatima, Mary Mediatrix of All Graces, Our Lady of all Nations, Our Lady of the Immaculate Conception, Our Lady Undoer of Knots, Our Lady of the Assumption, Our Lady of Guadalupe, Mary Help of Christians, Our Lady of Miraculous Medal, Our Mother of Perpetual Help, Birhen sa Barangay and Mother of Life. All these Marian images are patronesses of Zones 1 to 10, Pangulo sa Pagpanudlo, Marian GKKs and Parish Images.
Rev. Fr. Dionisio “Diony” Tabiliran, Parish Priest spearheaded the opening of the said event. There was a Ribbon Cutting Ceremony followed by the Introduction and Opening Prayer. There was also a Gospel Reading about the Annunciation of the Archangel Gabriel to Mary that can be read on Luke 1:26-28. The Annunciation was just appropriate especially that it depicts the beginning of the important role of Mary in the salvation of mankind through Jesus Christ. Here she received the blessing of the Holy Spirit and her Fiat and is highlighted.
Fr. Diony shared the reasons which served as the purpose of having this Marian Exhibit:
- To culminate the Month of the Holy Rosary;
- To identify ourselves to Mary and to deepen our appreciation for her as our spiritual mother leading us to her son, Jesus Christ;
- So that we can learn from her virtues as a true disciple of Christ. She is also our model of faithfulness, obedience and openness to the will of the Father;
- To intercede for us to her Son.
The Marian Images were also blessed by Fr. Diony where Marian songs were played and sang by the faithful.
The schedule of activities throughout the duration of the Marian Exhibit are as follows:
October 23-28, 2023
4:30 pm – Input: Mary in the Eucharist.
5:00 pm – Holy Mass @Parish Seminar Hall
October 28, 2023 (Saturday)
5:00 pm – Holy Mass @Parish Church
October 29, 2023 (Sunday)
5:30 pm – Holy Mass @Parish Church
October 30, 2023
No Activity (Election)
October 31, 2023 (Tuesday)
3:00 pm – Procession & Cosplay of the Saints
5:00 pm – Holy Mass @Parish Church
GKK Servant Leaders from the different Zones, Marian devotees, Parish Staff and Parishioners witnessed and joined the Parish in the Launching of the First Marian Exhibit. They were joyous and thankful for the initiative of the Parish Priest in line with the celebration of Month of the Holy Rosary.
May us Catholics not only pray the Holy Rosary in this month of October. Let us make it a habit to pray for it everyday for this is our weapon against all forces of evil that is lingering around. Throughout the duration of the exhibit, let us journey together through the eyes of faith and together with Mother Mary by our side and with the Blessed beads of the rosary in our hands, we shall truly go in the path of the Christian Life.
The 1st Parochial Marian Exhibit is open for all parishioners, visitors and devotees. So what are you waiting for? Come visit and join us in our 1st Marian Exhibit here at St. Mary of the Perpetual Rosary Parish Buhangin! Ave Maria! (Allyza Hope J. Tabigue, GKK SoCCom | Photos by Hermie Mapute)
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