SAN MATEO, Rizal – It’s officially fiesta season for the people at San Mateo, Rizal!
The month of September not only marks the the start of Christmas season — instead, it signifies a week full of festivities for the citizens of San Mateo.
The parish offers a Novena Mass from August 31 to September 8, with different themes revolving around Mary. Time slots varies from 7:30 A.M., 4:30P.M., and 6:00P.M.
Radical Love, the Evangelization Ministry’s worship event, will take place on September 6 at 7:30 in the evening.
This will be followed by the annual concert for the young ones, Youth Jam scheduled for September 7. Join the night of fun! Concert starts at 7:00P.M.
For the sick and the elderly, a Medical Mission is organized by the Social Service Ministry. This starts at 8:00 on the morning of September 8. The day doesn’t end there as a tribute to Mary’s birth called “Harana kay Maria” is slated for 8:15P.M.
On the first day, September 9, a day full of activities is organized by the Parish. With the theme “Birhen ng Aranzazu, Gabay ng mga Kabataan sa Paglalakbay Patungo kay Kristo,” the day will start with a rosary prayer followed by a mass at 6:00A.M. to be led by Rev. Fr. Louie Atanacio. A Misa Concelebrada led by Msgr. Henry Mediarito pursues at 7:30AM.
The much-awaited Parada ng Kakanin starts at 9:00A.M. headed by the San Mateo Municipal Government. Another Special Mass will take place around 2:30 PM to be presided by Rev. Fr. Stephen Besa. To end the day, our parish priest Fr. Bembol Hiteroza will hold a mass at 6:00P.M.
Join us in celebrating these days full of fun and blessings! See you around!
Kristine Tuting
Senior Writer, Website Team - Media Ministry
Kristine Tuting knows she has developed a love-hate relationship when it comes to writing. She obtained her bachelor's degree in BA Communication Arts at the University of Santo Tomas and her high school diploma at Nuestra Senora De Aranzazu Parochial School. When she's not working, Kristine treats the writing process as learning, especially when it comes to religious terminologies.
