Dince's Chronicles

HERMANIDAD DE SANTO NIÑO DE TERNATE

dindo003 — Sun, 21 Jan 2018 04:31:23 +0000

HERMANIDAD DE SANTO NIÑO DE TERNATE

(Confraternity of the Holy Child Jesus of Ternate)

January 24, 2016

3^rd Sunday of January

Celebrating the feast of Santo Nino by a Mass in his honor. Every year, a child (boy) acts as the Hermano Mayor. A Mass for the families of the Hermano Mayor was held in the morning and in the dusk before the procession. The Hermano Mayor is usually dressed in formal wear to the Mass in the morning and dress like the image of the Santo Nino clothing image of the Mass and procession at dusk. After the procession, the transfer of Bara Alta was held to the next Hermano Mayor led by the parish priest.

Hermanidad is a Spanish word which means Brotherhood. The feast of the Holy Child Jesus as celebrated by the people of Ternate, Cavite and devotees was led by a Hermano, an individual chosen to lead the festivities. For the said event, the Hermano would be a Boy. It will start with a Holy Mass and then followed by a Procession of the Santo Niños and the patron saint Santo Niño de Ternate. Hermanidad is a regular practice among many church organizations and the Hermanidad dedicated to the Santo Niño conducts annually on every third Sunday of January (The feast of the Santo Niño/Holy Child) for Catholics and for the Aglipayans, a week after.

Catholic:

THE PROCESSION:

Hermanidad de Santo Nino de Ternate (Catholic) 2016

Aglipayan:

Hermanidad de Santo Nino de Ternate (Aglipayan) 2016

FEAST DAY OF THE HOLY CHILD JESUS OF TERNATE

dindo003 — Fri, 05 Jan 2018 21:08:32 +0000

FEAST DAY OF THE HOLY CHILD JESUS OF TERNATE

(Ang Kapistahan ng Mahal na Poong Santo Niño de Ternate)

FEAST DAY OF THE HOLY CHILD JESUS OF TERNATE

(Ang Kapistahan ng Mahal na Poong Santo Niño de Ternate)

The feast of Santo Niño de Ternate is celebrated annually on January 6. Since the Santo Niño de Ternate is widely known for the many miracles attributed to it, religious devotees from all over Cavite as well as from neighboring provinces (Batangas, Bataan and Rizal Laguna, Bulacan, and ZambalesProvinces specifically) flock every year to Ternate to attend the patron saint’s feast day.

Holy Mass will be celebrated as early as 4 am followed by Holy Mass at 5 am, 6 am, 7am and 8 am (depending on the schedule). The Con-celebrated Mass will be conducted at 9:30 am and led by the Holy Bishop of the Diocese of Imus with the clergy of the Diocese. At 6 pm, Holy Mass will be celebrated. After the Holy Mass, the Procession of the image of the Blessed Virgin Mary and the Santo Nino de Ternate will be conducted. On the start of the procession, fireworks display is usually held and usually provided by the Parishioners and Devotees of the Santo Nino de Ternate.

It is no wonder that the Santo Nino is held in great veneration not only the Mardicas themselves and the inhabitants of the neighboring towns but also by the people from faraway places particularly Batangas and Rizal, since then many pilgrims may be seen in Ternate. Because of the big number of people flock in to Ternate every January 6, not all of them could be accommodate in all the houses of the Ternateno. Hence, there is always a necessity of putting up temporary sheds for the devoted worshipers. On this day, buses and all sort of vehicles are to enter the town due to overcrowding of the worshipers; the native residents of Ternate could not afford to attend to them all.

The image of the Santo Niño de Ternate had changed his vestments on January 5,

after the caracol and holy mass in his honor

Santo Niño de Ternate (Catholic)

Santo Niño de Ternate (Aglipayan)

Source: https://www.facebook.com/omeymojica/videos/837620289610727/

Source: https://www.facebook.com/omeymojica/videos/837717556267667/

Source: https://www.facebook.com/omeymojica/videos/837699299602826/

PROGRAM/INVITATION:

THE REPLICA

2017 FIESTA HIGHLIGHTS:

PROCESSION:

OTHER HIGHLIGHTS:

Baña de Santo Niño de Ternate

dindo003 — Sun, 31 Dec 2017 04:00:49 +0000

Baña de Santo Niño de Ternate

(The Bathing of the Holy Child Jesus of Ternate)

(Ang Pagpapaligo sa Mahal na Poong Santo Niño de Ternate)

Written: December 31, 2015

Updated: January 14, 2017

The Baña de Santo Niño de Ternate (The Bathing of the Holy Child Jesus of Ternate) is a tradition which dates back to 1663. This annual tradition (Ang Pagpapaligo sa Mahal na Poong Santo Niño de Ternate) is being held every 31st day of the month of December (New Year’s eve) and takes place at around 10 AM in both churches (The Roman Catholic Church and the Philippine Independent Church). Before the Baña de Santo Niño de Ternate begins, it first starts with a Holy Mass.

The ritual is locally known in Ternate, Cavite as Baña de Santo Niño which means that the Santo Niño takes his bath. Devotees not only from the place but also from different towns come to witness this unique religious activity. They bring with them perfume-like tonics to be used in the bath. The perfume taken serves as effective medicine for external disease. It was believed that the water that was used to bath the Santo Niño can cure many illnesses, where the perfumed water used to bathe the Santo Niño is placed in bottles and distributed to the faithful/devotees.

After the Baña de Santo Niño de Ternate, it is followed by the Atavio de Santo Niño where the image is released with a set of new adorned garments also donated by worshippers (usually the sponsor of the Pabihis). Many people are asking why the image is being bathed and the locals (of Ternate, Cavite) usually reply that this is just a long time tradition on the town ever since the Santo Niño was brought to this place in 1663 by the Mardicas who came all the way from Moluccas in a village called Ternate, located west of Gijolo and Halmajara Island in Indonesia.

With Father Nestor P. Chavez and Ternate Municipal Councilor Khalil Lorenz Soberano

conducting the Baña de Santo Niño de Ternate

The water that was used to bath the Santo Nino

(gave to Parishoners after the Ceremony)

Updated Photos (2017)

THE SANTO NINO BATHWATER, THE HEALING OIL AND ITS PRAYER

THE SANTO NINO BATHWATER

On the left, with perfume-like tonics (2015) – 30mL

On the right, without perfume-like tonics (2016) – 250mL

THE SANTO NINO BATHWATER & HEALING OIL

HEALING OIL & PRAYER

Youtube:

Bathing of Santo Nino de Ternate December 31, 2015 (Part1)

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Bathing of Santo Nino de Ternate December 31, 2015 (Part2)

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Bathing of Santo Nino de Ternate December 31, 2016

Photos:

Catholic

Aglipayan

Updated Photos (2017)

Source: Facebook – Sto. Nino de Barra Facebook Account

Youtube:

Bathing of Santo Nino de Ternate December 31, 2016

SAINT ANTHONY OF PADUA FIESTA IN MARAGONDON 2017

dindo003 — Thu, 31 Aug 2017 16:00:10 +0000

SAINT ANTHONY OF PADUA FIESTA IN MARAGONDON 2017

By: Dindo Mojica, C.E., M.Eng

September 1, 2017

Saint Anthony of Padua has been honored and venerated as the Doctor of the Catholic Church in our town in Maragondon when the Spanish missionaries founded Our Lady of the Assumption Parish One of it is to the devotion to Saint Anthony of Padua. The feast of Saint Anthony of Padua is celebrated annually every June 13. Like other Saint Anthony of Padua chapels and parishes in the country and in Cavite province, Our Saint Anthony of Padua here in Maragondon is also known for some miracles attributed to it , religious devotees from nearby towns near Maragondon as well flock every year to Maragondon to attend the patron saint’s feast day.

Holy Mass will be celebrated as early as 6:00 am followed by Holy Mass at 7:30am and 9:00 am. The Con-celebrated Mass will be conducted at 4:30 pm and led by the Holy Bishop of the Diocese of Imus with the clergy of the Diocese. At 4:30pm, Holy Mass will be celebrated. After the Holy Mass, the Grand Procession of the image of the Saint Anthony of Padua and other patron saints of other barangays will be conducted.

On the start of the procession, fireworks display is usually held and usually provided by the Parishioners and Devotees of Saint Anthony of Padua.

Saint Anthony of Padua Quasi-Parish

Bucal, Maragondon, Cavite

June 11, 2017

PROGRAM OF ACTIVITIES:

June 3 – 11, 2017

4:00 pm – Novena

5:00 pm – Holy Mass

(Sundays) 7:30 am – Novena; 8:00 am – Holy Mass

NOVENA & MASSES

June 11, 2017

8:00 am – 12pm – DENTAL MISSION

KARAKOL 2017

1:00 pm – Holy Mass (Bucal 4 Chapel)

2:00 pm – Karakol

Route: Bucal 4 to Bucal 1 and return to Centro

June 12, 2017

9:30 am – Seminar

10:00 am – Baptism

4:00 pm – Con-Celebrated Mass

Bishop Reynaldo G. Evangelista, D.D. (Bishop of Imus Diocese)

Offerers:

Mayor Reynaldo Rillo and Town Council

All Barangay Captains with Barangay Council

Steering Committee (Parish Pastoral Council)

Hermanos and Hermanas 2017

June 13, 2017

Feast Day of Saint Anthony of Padua

Holy Mass at 6:00am, 7:30am, and 9:00am

Holy Mass at 4:30pm (Centro)

6:00 pm – Grand Procession

Route: Bucal 4 to Bucal 1 and return to Centro

8:00 pm – Fireworks Display

EVENTS:

June 3 – 11, 2017

Novena

Centro Pastoral de San Antonio de Padua

Bucal, Maragondon, Cavite

June 11, 2017

Karakol 2017

June 12, 2017

Con-celebrated Mass

Bishop Evangelista With The Priests of the Vicariate of Our Lady of Assumption

Fr. Samuel Lubrica, Priest of San Antonio de Padua Quasi-Parish

Bishop Evangelista With The Priests of the Vicariate of Our Lady of Assumption

Fr. Samuel Lubrica, Priest of San Antonio de Padua Quasi-Parish

Bishop Evangelista With The Priests of the Vicariate of Our Lady of Assumption

Fr. Samuel Lubrica, Priest of San Antonio de Padua Quasi-Parish

together with the Hermanos and Hermanas 2017

Hermanidad de San Antonio de Padua (Left to Right)

Kap Fernando and Mrs. Leonila Hernandez – 2016

Mr. Eustacio and Mrs. Elvira Berganos – 2017

Mr. Joaquin and Mrs. Florentina Nacion – 2018

San Antonio de Padua

The Retablo

FEAST DAY

GRAND PROCESSION

FEAST DAY OF OUR LADY OF THE ASSUMPTION IN MARAGONDON

dindo003 — Sat, 26 Aug 2017 22:00:26 +0000

FEAST DAY OF OUR LADY OF THE ASSUMPTION IN MARAGONDON

FEAST DAY OF OUR LADY OF THE ASSUMPTION IN MARAGONDON

By: Dindo Mojica, C.E., M.Eng

August 27, 2017

The Virgin Mary has been honored and venerated as Mother of God here in our town in Maragondon when the Spanish missionaries came in the 16th century. One of it is to the devotion of Our Lady of the Assumption. The feast of Our Lady of the Assumption is celebrated annually every August 15. The Our Lady of the Assumption here in Maragondon is also known for miracles attributed to the Virgin Mary and the old Catholic Church structure, religious devotees from all over Cavite as well flock every year to Maragondon to attend the patron saint’s feast day.

Holy Mass will be celebrated as early as 5 am followed by Holy Mass at 6 am, 7am and 8 am. The Con-celebrated Mass will be conducted at 9:00 am and led by the Holy Bishop of the Diocese of Imus with the clergy of the Diocese. At 5pm and 6 pm, Holy Mass will be celebrated. After the Holy Mass, the Grand Procession of the image of the Blessed Virgin Mary will be conducted.

On the start of the procession, fireworks display is usually held and usually provided by the Parishioners and Devotees of the Our Lady of the Assumption.

Official Hashtags:

#MaragondonFiesta2017
#390TaongPasasalamat
#VivaLaVirgen

#VivaLaVirgenDeLaAsuncion

PROGRAM OF ACTIVITIES:

July 30, 2017 – Hudyat ng Kapistahan
(Sign Giving Notice that the Fiesta is Near)
Karakol at 2:00pm

August 5-13, 2017
NOVENA & MASSES

Siyam (9) na araw ng Pamimintakasi at Pagpaparangal sa Mahal na Birhen
(9 Days of Novena and Giving Tribute to the Virgin Mary)

04:00 NH – Pagdarasal ng Santo Rosaryo (Praying the Holy Rosary)
04:30 NH – Nobena (Novena)
05:00 NH – Banal na Misa (Holy Mass)
05:15 NH – Pag-aalay ng bulaklak at Salve sa Mahal na Ina (Offering of Flowers
and Litany to Mary)

August 5, 2017
MOTORCADE 7:00am
Route: Poblacion 1-A, 1-B, Poblacion 2-A, 2-B, San MiguelA & B, Caingin,
Garita A&B, Santa Mercedes Ville, Pinagsanahan A&B then return to the church

August 13, 2017
KARAKOL with Contest
2:00pm

Route:
Poblacion 1-A, 1-B, Poblacion 2-A, 2-B, Caingin,
Garita A&B, then return to the church

August 14, 2017
PARADE 2017
Officials of Department of Tourism (Maragondon) and Commitee of Festivities (Comite de Festejos)
Holy Mass – 6:00am
Parade Starts at 7:00am

Route: Poblacion 1-A, 1-B, Poblacion 2-A, 2-B, San MiguelA & B, Caingin,
Garita A&B, then return to the church

August 15, 2017
Feast Day of Our Lady

Holy Mass at 5:00am, 6:00am, 7:00am, 8:00am

Con-celebrated Mass
Bishop Reynaldo G. Evangelista, D.D. (Bishop of Imus Diocese)

Offerers:
Mayor Reynaldo Rillo and Town Council
All Barangay Captains with Barangay Council
Steering Committee (Parish Pastoral Council)
Tres Hermanas 2017

5:00 pm and 6:00 pm – Masses
7:00 pm – Grand Procession with the Patron Saint Vicariate of Our Lady of Assumption

August 20, 2017
Thanksgiving Mass with the Grand Procession of all Barangay Patron Saints

5:00pm – Mass
6:00 pm – Procession

EVENTS

OUR LADY OF THE ASSUMPTION PARISH

July 30, 2017
Hudyat ng Kapistahan
(Sign Giving Notice that the Fiesta is Near)

August 5, 2017
MOTORCADE 7:00am

August 5-13, 2017
NOVENA & MASSES

Siyam (9) na araw ng Pamimintakasi at Pagpaparangal sa Mahal na Birhen
(9 Days of Novena and Giving Tribute to the Virgin Mary)

04:00 pm – Pagdarasal ng Santo Rosaryo (Praying the Holy Rosary)
04:30 pm – Nobena (Novena)
05:00 pm – Banal na Misa (Holy Mass)
05:15 pm – Pag-aalay ng bulaklak at Salve sa Mahal na Ina (Offering of Flowers
and Litany to Mary)

The vestment of Our Lady on the first to fourth day of the Novena

With my friend Bro. Ariston “Aries” Yadao, lay minister

The Church’s Choir

5th Day of Novena when the Our Lady changed its vestments

Pag-aalay ng bulaklak at Salve sa Mahal na Ina
(Offering of Flowers and Litany to Mary)

Students of Maragondon Parochial School

Offered Flowers and Litany to the Virgin Mary

Offering of flowers to the Virgin Mary

Offering of flowers and Litany to the Virgin Mary

August 13, 2017
KARAKOL with Contest
2:00pm

Karakol 2017

August 14, 2017

PARADE 2017

Officials of Department of Tourism (Maragondon) and Commitee of Festivities (Comite de Festejos)

Holy Mass – 6:00am

Parade Starts at 7:00am

Parade 2017

Fiesta Eve 2017

August 15, 2017

Feast Day of Our Lady

Con-celebrated Mass

Bishop Reynaldo G. Evangelista, D.D. (Bishop of Imus Diocese)

Con-celebrated Mass 2017

Maragondon Town Fiesta 2017

FIESTA HIGHLIGHTS:

The vestment of Our Lady during Fiesta

Tres Hermanas 2017
Mrs. Regina Bugarin
Mrs. Emma delas Alas
Mrs. Zenaida Barongan

Tres Hermanas 2017

Mrs. Regina Bugarin

Mrs. Emma delas Alas

Mrs. Zenaida Barongan

Tres Hermanas 2017
Mrs. Regina Bugarin
Mrs. Emma delas Alas
Mrs. Zenaida Barongan

Tres Hermanas 2017
Mrs. Regina Bugarin
Mrs. Zenaida Barongan
Mrs. Emma delas Alas

Tres Hermanas 2017
Mrs. Regina Bugarin
Mrs. Zenaida Barongan
Mrs. Emma delas Alas

Photo Source:(Credits/Courtesy)
Prof. John Ashley Andanar Morales (Facebook)

Tres Hermanas 2017
with Fr. Mario de Leon (Parish Priest of Our Lady of Assumption)

The Decorated Retablo

Grand Procession with the Patron Saint Vicariate of Our Lady of Assumption

Photo Source (Credits/Courtesy):

Bro. JL Malimban – Lay Minister – via Facebook

Prof. John Ashley Andanar Morales– via Facebook

August 20, 2017
Thanksgiving Mass with the Grand Procession of all Barangay Patron Saints

1. San Raphael Arcanghel (Capilla de San Raphael / Brgy. Garita A and B)

2. San Miguel Arcanghel (Capilla de San Miguel / Brgy. San Miguel A and B)

3. San Roque (Brgy. Caingin)

4. San Nicolas de Tolentino (San Nicolas St. Brgy Poblacion 1-B)

5. San Juan Bautista (Capilla de San Juan Bautista / Brgy. Pinagsanjan A and B)

6. Nuestra Señora de la Paz y Buen Viaje (Capilla de Nuestra Señora de la Paz / Sta. Mercedes Ville)

7. Nuestra Señora de Lourdes (Baluarte Circle, Brgy. Poblacion 1-B)

Photo Source (Credits/Courtesy):

Bro. JL Malimban – Lay Minister – via Facebook

Mr. Jeck Gloton – via Facebook

For more photos, you may visit my Flickr site:
https://www.flickr.com/photos/dince003/albums/72157677339185301

FOR MORE INFORMATION ON THE DETAILS OF THE FIESTA, YOU MAY VISIT THE OFFICIAL FACEBOOK PAGE OF OUR LADY OF ASSUMPTION PARISH IN MARAGONDON, CAVITE – https://www.facebook.com/OLAPMaragondon/

VIVA VIRGEN DE LA ASUNCION!!!

The Caracol Festival in honor of the Santo Niño de Ternate

dindo003 — Sat, 07 Jan 2017 16:30:45 +0000

Caracol/Karakol/Religious Procession Dance

The Caracol/Turumba Festival in honor of the Santo Niño de Ternate

Updated: February 11, 2017

Karakol is a religious procession dance/street dancing ritual and a colorful form of thanksgiving is practiced and performed during fiestas. The tradition of Karakol (Turumba is the other name of Karakol in Ternate) starts with a procession to bring the image to Maragondon River.

As the image of the Holy Child was brought out of the church, the karakol will start with a parade of performers (usually devotees, and locals) going to the town proper while dancing to effervescent music to show their sincere devotion to the Holy Child and will end at Maragondon River (in Barangay San Jose) for the fluvial procession.

RANRICH BEACH RESORT

Ranrich Beach Resort in Ternate, Cavite where the Fluvial Procession of the Santo Nino takes place. Fronting the Balot Island (Isla de Balut) at the boundary of Maragondon River and Manila Bay.

It features a fluvial procession performed by folk music played by a brass band or a recorded music (mobile sound system) and street dancing by children, teenagers, and women in fancy dress and hat. It is then placed aboard on a large banca (boat) with improvised alter decorated with flowers, balloons and paper flags, for the fluvial parade where thousands of devotees, young and old alike, dance to the rhythm of the brass band.

Spectators at the riverbank also dance and pray while watching the activity. After the fluvial parade, the Santo Nino followed by the devotees and pilgrimage is brought to the streets for the actual Karakol around the town proper. Different groups joined the Karakol and merrily dance to the music of the brass band.

The image of the Santo Niño de Ternate is said to have been brought by Jesuit missionaries from the Group of Moluccas Islands in Indonesia (also known as Spice Islands in History books) to Cavite where Malay settlers, including the Sepoys from India, were given settlements and enjoined to keep a lookout on seafaring marauders.

The Karakol of the Roman Catholics is held every January 5 or the eve of the feast of the Santo Nino while the Karakol of the Aglipayans is held every January 6 or the feast day of the Santo Nino. The difference is that the Roman Catholics starts the Karakol first and then followed by the Fluvial parade while the Aglipayans starts the Fluvial parade first and then followed by the Karakol. Before the Karakol starts, the image of the Santo Nino changes its vestments ready for the event.

More information about the culture of Karakol:

http://teresay.com/karakol-religious-procession-dancing/

Actual Karakol (Catholic)

January 5, 2016 Karakol

January 5, 2017 Karakol

Karakol last January 5, 2014

PICTURES OF KARAKOL & FLUVIAL PROCESSION

Photo credits/Photos courtesy of Ate Yeyeth (Mrs. Rosalie Linayao)

2017 KARAKOL UPDATES:

The fluvial parade after conducting Karakol

(crossing Maragondon River at Barangay San Jose)

Actual Karakol (Aglipayan)

Karakol and Fluvial Parade

PICTURES OF KARAKOL & FLUVIAL PROCESSION

Photo credits/Photos courtesy of Ate Yeyeth (Mrs. Rosalie Linayao)

2017 KARAKOL UPDATES:

Baña de Santo Niño de Ternate

dindo003 — Sat, 07 Jan 2017 16:00:43 +0000

Baña de Santo Niño de Ternate

(The Bathing of the Holy Child Jesus of Ternate)

(Ang Pagpapaligo sa Mahal na Poong Santo Niño de Ternate)

Written: December 31, 2015

Updated: January 14, 2017

With Father Nestor P. Chavez and Ternate Municipal Councilor Khalil Lorenz Soberano

conducting the Baña de Santo Niño de Ternate

The water that was used to bath the Santo Nino

(gave to Parishoners after the Ceremony)

Updated Photos (2017)

THE SANTO NINO BATHWATER, THE HEALING OIL AND ITS PRAYER

THE SANTO NINO BATHWATER

On the left, with perfume-like tonics (2015) – 30mL

On the right, without perfume-like tonics (2016) – 250mL

THE SANTO NINO BATHWATER & HEALING OIL

HEALING OIL & PRAYER

Youtube:

Bathing of Santo Nino de Ternate December 31, 2015 (Part1)

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Bathing of Santo Nino de Ternate December 31, 2015 (Part2)

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Bathing of Santo Nino de Ternate December 31, 2016

Photos:

Catholic

Aglipayan

Updated Photos (2017)

Source: Facebook – Sto. Nino de Barra Facebook Account

Youtube:

Bathing of Santo Nino de Ternate December 31, 2016

FEAST DAY OF THE HOLY CHILD JESUS OF TERNATE

dindo003 — Thu, 05 Jan 2017 22:00:23 +0000

FEAST DAY OF THE HOLY CHILD JESUS OF TERNATE

(Ang Kapistahan ng Mahal na Poong Santo Niño de Ternate)

FEAST DAY OF THE HOLY CHILD JESUS OF TERNATE

(Ang Kapistahan ng Mahal na Poong Santo Niño de Ternate)

It is no wonder that the Santo Nino is held in great veneration not only the Mardicas themselves and the
inhabitants of the neighboring towns but also by the people from faraway places particularly Batangas and Rizal, since then many pilgrims may be seen in Ternate. Because of the big number of people flock in to Ternate every January 6, not all of them could be accommodate in all the houses of the Ternateno. Hence, there is always a necessity of putting up temporary sheds for the devoted worshipers. On this day, buses and all sort of vehicles are to enter the town due to overcrowding of the worshipers; the native residents of Ternate could not afford to attend to them all.

The image of the Santo Niño de Ternate had changed his vestments on January 5,

after the caracol and holy mass in his honor

Santo Niño de Ternate (Catholic)

Santo Niño de Ternate (Aglipayan)

Source: https://www.facebook.com/omeymojica/videos/837620289610727/

Source: https://www.facebook.com/omeymojica/videos/837717556267667/

Source: https://www.facebook.com/omeymojica/videos/837699299602826/

PROGRAM/INVITATION:

THE REPLICA

2017 FIESTA HIGHLIGHTS:

PROCESSION:

CHRISTMAS AT SANTO NINO DE TERNATE

dindo003 — Tue, 27 Dec 2016 16:00:13 +0000

CHRISTMAS AT SANTO NINO DE TERNATE

CHRISTMAS AT SANTO NINO DE TERNATE

By: Dindo Mojica, C.E., M.Eng

Most Filipinos practice Christmas Day by attending Mass at church and afterwards spending it with their families, loved ones, friends, and relatives. Last Christmas Day, I’d spent it by attending the Christmas Mass at the Santo Nino de Ternate Parish Church (Catholic) at around 7am and afterwards, going to the Santo Nino de Ternate Aglipayan Church.

ROMAN CATHOLIC CHURCH (CATHOLIC)

December 16-24

Celebrating the novena for the celebration of the Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary with Christ who is our Savior. Commonly called Simbang Gabi or Misa de Gallo. The Mass will be held at 4 o’clock in the morning.

Image screenshot at Bro. Brian Lindo’s Instagram

Santo Nino de Ternate Facebook Page

Source: https://www.facebook.com/SantoNinoDeTernate/photos/a.393841034006504.89558.392763724114235/1315409358516329/?type=3&theater

December 25

Celebration of the Birth of our Savior Jesus Christ

Photos:

INSIDE THE CHURCH

The retablo of the Santo Nino de Ternate

THE CHRISTMAS CANDLE:

THE NATIVITY:

The Nativity/Holy Family

The Image of the Virgin Mary and Child Jesus

The Image of the Virgin Mary

The Image of Saint Joseph

The Image of Saint Joseph and Child Jesus

The Image of the Child Jesus

AFTER THE HOLY MASS:

Ateng Valentina Catalasan kisses an image of the infant Jesus after a Christmas Mass

at the Santo Nino de Ternate Parish in Ternate, Cavite.

Long Piles Going to the Image of the Santo Nino de Ternate

THE CHURCH OUTSIDE:

As seen at the Philippine Independent Church

As seen at the Catholic Church’s stage

The Catholic Church’s front view

READY FOR THE UPCOMING TOWN FIESTA IN HONOR OF THE SANTO NINO:

PHILIPPINE INDEPENDENT CHURCH (AGLIPAYAN)

December 16-24

Image courtesy of Mr. Edson Catipon

Image screenshot at Bro. Brian Lindo’s Instagram

December 25

Celebration of the Birth of our Savior Jesus Christ

INSIDE THE CHURCH:

The retablo of the Santo Nino de Ternate

THE NATIVITY:

The Image of the Child Jesus

The Image of Saint Joseph and Child Jesus

The Image of the Virgin Mary and Child Jesus

The Nativity/Holy Family

THE CHURCH OUTSIDE:

The incoming Parish office (renovated/constructed)

The Entrance Door

THE NEWLY-PAINTED CHURCH:

Front View

As Seen on the Catholic Church’s Stage – Front View

Perspective view

READY FOR THE UPCOMING TOWN FIESTA IN HONOR OF THE SANTO NINO:

HISTORY OF THE SANTO NINO DE TERNATE (CATHOLIC) PARISH CHURCH

dindo003 — Wed, 07 Dec 2016 16:00:49 +0000

HISTORY OF THE SANTO NINO DE TERNATE (CATHOLIC) PARISH CHURCH

By Dr. Evangelino Z. Nigoza

President, Cavite West Point College

The history of the parish of Ternate is traced way back in 1863 at which time this town was under the jurisdiction of Maragondon. In spite of the situation, the parish had its own priest but on September 19, 1863, the Archbishop of Manila, Don Gregorio Meliton y Martinez y Santa Cruz had requested Fr. Tomas Meriel to be tile interim of the priest. Being a parish, the people referred the spiritual need to the said priest and it was baptized. She was Victoriana Laygo, however, the first record of baptism was recorded on November 18, 1863. In the same year, dated November 26, the first matrimony was taken place. The first couple who appeared in the first record of marriage were Celestino Pablo and Rosa Hernandez.

Several sacred tasks were undertaken by the first priest until finally he was followed another energetic priest named PI Esteban del Rosario, a Ternateno by blood. The exact date of appointment was on January 1, 1865. In August 1897, after the outbreak of hostilities against Spain, the priest left the parish without any written cause. The one who took charge was Fr. Miguel Galan, full-pledge priest of Maragondon. Nevertheless, his assignment lasted only up to September 26, 1897. By virtue of the decree of Governor Rafael Echague, Fr. Felipe Romero succeeded him the record (did not show whether he took 118 office for the meantime or being a regular in the parish). On August 17, 1898, Fr. Esteban del Rosario was assign again in the parish. It was during his term, the Philippine Independent Church was inaugurated throughout the country by Fr. Gregorio Aglipay. With the existence of this religious sect, a church of this kind was also built in the town and is so very active up to the present time.

After rendering valuable services to the people for more than five years, Fr. Del Rosario was succeeded by Fr. Federico Evangelista who took the office in May 1904. He did the same duties and functions like the preceding priests had done in the parish. From 1925 up to the late 40’s, there was no assigned priest in the parish for unknown reasons. It was placed only under the care of Fr. Solomon, who was then the parish priest of Maragondon. Due to this situation, some of the records were not compiled; other records were destroyed and get burned during the first World War. The sad condition of the parish lasted for less than 25 years. Through these years, many of the Catholics converted to the Philippine Independent Church. Another religious sect, the Iglesia ni Kristo was also establish in Ternate.

May be due to these insignificant situations, the parish was given a priest again to look after the welfare of the church. It was Fr. Vicente Pineda who took the position as a parish priest for Ternate. Through his guidance and initiative, some of the converted devotees turned Catholics again.

Considering his first monumental undertaking, an open chapel was installed in front of the dilapidated church. Moreover, in his four years of service, he was able to initiate not as well. Thru his leadership, the Catholics had displayed the cooperation and involvement in the renovation of the church. From then on the parish was on its glorious height until the terms of the succeeding priest is: Fr. Alejandro Alto, for more than four years; Fr. Serafin de los Reyes for less than two months; Fr. Jose Sugay for one year; Fr. Hermogenes Galang for two years; Fr. Luciano Paguiligan, for two years; Fr. Nestor Abad, for six years; Fr. Avelino Sapida, for more than nine months; Fr. Inocencio Poblete, as interim for a month; Fr. Jojo Abueg, for more than one year; Fr. Redentor Corpuz, for over three years; Fr. Ted Villanueva, has the greatest achievement so far in the parish. His initiative and support in the construction of a new church in the parish is unprecedented.

Fr. Herminigildo Asilo served two years; Fr. Claro Sumague for one year; Fr. Jojo Leonardo three years and the parish priest who managed to make a stage play about Ternate history, Fr. Armando Manaog served three years; Fr. Alejandro Aguilucho for more than a year; Fr. Gilbert Reyes, the parish priest for six years; Fr. Benito de Castro, another priest who served for another six years and at the present time who is serving parish priest of Ternate is Fr. Nestor Chavez, Ph.D (2015-up to present).

Source: (With Permission)

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Bahra II (Ternate Book 2)

Lenguaje, Arte y Literatura (Language, Arts and Literature)

By Dr. Evangelino Z. Nigoza

President, Cavite West Point College

Member, Cavite Historical Society

Member, Ternate Historical Society

2017

Book Launched on November 20,2016

HISTORICAL PICTURES:

THE PRESENT CHURCH:

THE RETABLO:

THE IMAGE OF THE SANTO NINO OF TERNATE:

To know more about the History of the town of Ternate, to learn the Ternateno Chavacano dialect, the Arts and Literature of the Ternatenos, I suggest you may buy a copy of the book BAHRA (Book 2) by Dr. Evangelino Z. Nigoza. It is available at the Cavite West Point College in Ternate, Cavite.

The front cover

The back cover

Sir Enjoe’s simple message (to me)