Pinasalamatan ni Antipolo Bishop Ruperto Santos ang dedikasyon ng lahat ng manggagawa sa mga parokya.
Sa pagdiriwang ng Jubilee of the Parish Church Staff ng diyosesis kinilala ng obispo ang masigasig na paglilingkod ng mga manggagawa na naging katuwang ng mga pari sa paglingap sa pangangailangan ng nasasakupang kawan.
“Your roles as disciples of Christ hold even greater significance. Your dedication to supporting our Parish Priests and other pastoral staff mirrors your deep-rooted faith and unwavering commitment to the Church’s mission,” bahagi ng pahayag ni Bishop Santos.
Sinabi ng obispo na hindi nasusukat sa taon ng pagsisilbi sa mga parokya ang paglilingkod ng parish church staff kundi ito ay paghahayag ng matapat at matatag na pangako, pagmamahal, at pananampalataya sa pagsasakatuparan ng misyon bilang bahagi ng kristiyanong pamayanan.
Binigyang diin ni Bishop Santos na ang kanilang paglilingkod at dedikasyon ay nagsisilbing inspirasyon sa kapwa upang tahakin ang landas ng katuwiran at matapat na paglilingkod sa sambayanan.
“You have been the pillars of our community, guiding and nurturing the faithful, and embodying the teachings of Christ in your daily lives,” ani Bishop Santos.
Umaasa ang obispo na ang pagdiriwang ng Jubilee Year ng simbahan partikular sa mga parish church staff ay mapaalalahanan ang lahat ng lingkod ng simbahan sa diwan ng pananampalataya, pagkakaisa at patuloy na paglilingkod sa Panginoon.
Apela nitong patuloy suportahan ang mga pari sa kanilang gawaing pagpapastol sa mga parokya at isabuhay ang mga halimbawa ni Hesus sa pagtugon sa pangangailangan ng mananampalataya.
“As we look to the future, let us reaffirm our commitment to living as true disciples of Christ. Let us continue to support one another, uplift our Parish Priests, and work together in fulfilling the Church’s mission. May our actions, words, and deeds reflect the love and compassion of Christ, bringing hope and light to all those we encounter,” giit ni Bishop Santos.
Prayers for the Jubilee of the Parish Church Staff
Almighty God and merciful Father, we come before You with hearts full of gratitude and
joy, celebrating the Jubilee of our dedicated Parish Church Staff. We thank You for the
countless blessings they have given our parish through their unwavering service and
devotion.
Lord, we ask for Your continued guidance and strength as they navigate the challenges
of the modern world. Grant them the wisdom to support our Parish Priests and pastoral
staff with love, patience, and understanding. May their lives be a reflection of Your grace
and mercy, inspiring others to follow in their footsteps.
Help them to remain steadfast in their faith, even in the face of adversity. Fill their hearts
with the Holy Spirit, empowering them to be true disciples of Christ in all that they do.
May their actions, words, and deeds be a testament to Your love and compassion,
bringing hope and light to those around them.
Bless each member of our Parish Church Staff abundantly, Lord. Strengthen them,
renew their spirits, and deepen their faith. May they continue to serve with joy and
humility, always seeking to fulfill Your divine will.
We entrust them to Your loving care, knowing that You will guide and protect them on
their journey. May their dedication and service inspire generations to come, as they
work together to build a community rooted in faith, love, and unity. In Jesus’ name, we
pray, Amen.
+RUPERTO CRUZ SANTOS, DD
Bishop of Antipolo and Parish Priest
International Shrine of Our Lady of Peace and Good Voyage
