THE CHRONOS: Diocesan Monthly Schedule for FEBRUARY 2009

1: + 4TH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME. GREEN
Pro-Life Sunday
Start of Novena in honor of St. William the Hermit (cathedral); Main celebrant: Msgr. Policarpo M. Albano, 3:45 p.m.

Bishop’s Schedule:
The bishop is in Pasuquin for the Blessing of St. James Academy Building;
The bishop is in Sitio Godogod, Brgy. Sacritan, Pinili, for the fiesta and Sto. Nino celebration, 3: p.m.

2: Monday: Feast of the Presentation of the Lord. WHITE
World Day of Consecrated Life/Religious Life

Novena (cathedral), in charge – Southern Vicariate

Bishop’s Schedule:
The bishop goes to Ilagan, Isabela for a meeting.

3: Tuesday: 4th Week, Ordinary Time. GREEN. or m. of St. Blasé, bishop and martyr. RED. or m. of St. Ansgar, bishop. WHITE

NATIONAL SUPERINTENDENTS’ CONVENTION IN LAOAG (3-5), Palazzo de Laoag Hotel and Aurelio’s Mansion;
Novena (cathedral), in charge – Northern Vicariate

4: Wednesday: 4th Week, Ordinary Time. GREEN

Bishop’s Schedule:
The bishop officiates the Eucharistic celebration of the CEAP Convention, Cathedral, 8:00 a.m.

Novena (cathedral), in charge – Central Vicariate

Let us pray for:
Rev. Victor F. Calma (Priestly Ordination Anniversary)

5: Thursday: St. Agatha, virgin and martyr. RED.

Bishop’s Schedule:
The bishop visits Gubang, Vintar

Novena (cathedral), in charge – Seminary Fathers

6: Friday: St. Pedro Bautista, St. Paul Miki, priests, and Companions, martyrs. RED.

Bishop’s Schedule:
The bishop officiates mass on the occasion of the Foundation Day of Ilocos Norte National High School

Novena (cathedral), in charge – Eastern Vicariate

7: Saturday: 4th Week, Ordinary Time. GREEN or m. of BVM. WHITE.

Bishop’s Schedule:
The bishop officiates the mass for the 3rd Order of MCST Sisters at the Carmelite chapel, 5:00 p.m.

Novena (cathedral), in charge – SVD Fathers

8: 5th SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME. GREEN
Novena (cathedral), in charge – Bishop’s Residence Priests

9: Monday: 5th Week, Ordinary Time. GREEN

ALL VICARIAL MEETINGS AT THE BISHOP’S RESIDENCE, 4:00 p.m.; SHORT CONFERENCE WITH BP. JACK JOSE, re: Management of Clergy Hospitaliztion Fund, 5:00 p.m.

Novena (cathedral), in charge – Cathedral Priests and Redemptorists

Let us pray for:
Rev. Jesus Cirilo R. Bala, Jr. (Birthday)

10: Tuesday: St. Scholastica, virgin. WHITE

PATRONAL FIESTA OF ST. WILLIAM CATHEDRAL, LAOAG CITY, Concelebrated Mass, 7:30 a.m.

11: Wednesday: 5th Week, Ordinary Time (GREEN) or m. of Our Lady of Lourdes (WHITE)
World Day of the Sick

PATRONAL FIESTA OF OUR LADY OF LOURDES, Brgy. Balatong, Laoag City, Concelebrated Mass 8:30 a.m.

12: Thursday: 5th Week, Ordinary Time. GREEN

13: Friday: 5th Week, Ordinary Time. GREEN

PASTORAL BOARD MEETING, 9:00 a.m., Conference Hall, Bishop’s Residence

14: Saturday: St. Cyril, monk and St. Methodius, bishop. WHITE
Catechetical Coordinators’ Meeting, 9:00 a.m.; Conference Hall, Bishop’s Residence

15: + 6th SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME. GREEN

16: Monday: 6th Week, Ordinary Time. GREEN

CLERGY LAKBAY ARAL (16-20)

17: Tuesday: 6th Week, Ordinary Time. GREEN or m. of the Seven Founders of the Orders of Servites. WHITE

18: Wednesday: 6th Week, Ordinary Time. GREEN.

19: Thursday: 6th Week, Ordinary Time. GREEN

20: Friday: 6th Week, Ordinary Time. GREEN

21: Saturday: 6th Week, Ordinary Time. GREEN. Or m. of St. Peter Damian, bishop and doctor. WHITE. or m. of the BVM. WHITE.

22: + 7th SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME. GREEN

23: Monday: St. Polycarp, bishop and martyr. RED

Bishop’s Schedule:
The bishop is in KIdapawan, North Cotabato for the ECIP Meeting (23-24)

Let us pray for:
Rev. Victor F. Calma (Birthday)

24: Tuesday: 7th Week, Ordinary Time. GREEN

25: Wednesday. ASH WEDNESDAY. VIOLET

Bishop’s Schedule:
The bishop is at the cathedral for the Ash Wednesday

Let us pray for:
Rev. Victor F. Calma (Birthday)

26: Thursday: Lenten Weekday. VIOLET

27: Friday: Lenten Weekday. VIOLET

28: Saturday: Lenten Weekday. VIOLET

Bishop’s Schedule:
The bishop has a Confirmation to officiate at St. James Parish, Solsona, 9:00 a.m.

THE CHRONOS: Diocesan Monthly Schedule for January 2009

The Chronos for January 2009

1: Thursday: SOLEMNITY OF MARY MOTHER OF GOD. WHITE
Octave Day of Christmas
Day of World Peace

Bishop’s Schedule:
Celebrates mass in Adams

2: Friday: Sts. Basil the Great and St. Gregory Nazianzen, bishops and doctors. WHITE

Let us pray for:
Rev. Manuel Aspiras (Birthday)

3: Saturday: Weekday of Christmas Season. WHITE. or m. of the Most Holy Name of Jesus. WHITE.

4: Sunday: SOLEMNITY OF THE EPIPHANY OF OUR LORD. WHITE
Pro-Negritis

5: Monday: Weekday of Christmas Season, WHITE.

VICARIAL MEETINGS, 5 p.m., Bishop’s Residence (all vicariates)
CHRISTMAS PARTY OF THE CLERGY

6: Tuesday: Weekday of Christmas Season. WHITE.

Let us pray for:
Rev. Rey Magus S. Respicio (Birthday)

7: Wednesday: Weekday of Christmas Season. WHITE

Commission on Clergy Meeting, Bishop’s Residence, 9:00 a.m.

8: Thursday: Weekday of Christmas Season. WHITE

9: Friday: Weekday of Christmas Season. WHITE

10: Saturday: Weekday of Christmas Season. WHITE

11: + THE LORD’S BAPTISM. WHITE

Let us pray for:
Msgr. Manuel R. Lamprea,Jr. (Priestly Anniversary)


INSTALLATION ANNIVERSARY OF MOST REV. SERGIO L. UTLEG, DD

12: Monday: 1st Week, Ordinary Time. GREEN

Let us pray for:
Rev. Phillip Anthony R. Dimagiba (Birthday)

PRESBYTERAL ASSEMBLY starts at 3:00 p.m. with games at SMS; 6:00 p.m., Holy Hour at Foyer de Charite.

13: Tuesday: 1st Week, Ordinary Time. GREEN

PRESBYTERAL ASSEMBLY at Foyer de Charite

14: Wednesday: 1st Week, Ordinary Time. GREEN

15: Thursday: 1st Week, Ordinary Time. GREEN

Bishop’s Schedule:
Officiates Confirmation at the Divine Word College of Laoag

16: Friday: 1st Week, Ordinary Time. GREEN

17: Saturday: St. Anthony, abbot. WHITE

Let us pray for:
Rev. Franklin D. Gorospe (Birthday)

Bishop’s Schedule:
Commission on Family and Life Meeting

18: +FEAST OF THE STO. NIÑO (Proper Feast in the Philippines). WHITE.
2nd Sunday in Ordinary Time
HOLY CHILDHOOD DAY

Let us pray for:
Msgr. Leobardo B. Lorenzo (Birthday)

19: Monday: 2nd Week, Ordinary Time. GREEN

Bishop’s Schedule:
The bishop is in Manila for the CBCP Meeting

20: Tuesday: 2nd Week, Ordinary Time. GREEN or m. of St. Fabian, pope and martyr. RED or m. of St. Sebastian, martyr. RED

21: Wednesday: St. Agnes, virgin, martyr. RED.

22: Thursday: 2nd Week, Ordinary Time. GREEN or m. of St. Vincent, deacon, martyr. RED

23: Friday: 2nd Week, Ordinary Time. GREEN

24: Saturday: St. Francis de Sales, bishop and doctor. WHITE

25: + 3RD SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME. GREEN
National Bible Sunday

26: Monday: Sts. Timothy and Titus, bishops. WHITE

Let us pray for:
Msgr. Policarpo M. Albano (Birthday)

27: Tuesday: 3rd Week, Ordinary Time. GREEN. or m. of St. Angela Merici, virgin. WHITE.

Bishop’s Schedule:
The bishop is in Vigan for the INNILIW

28: Wednesday: St. Thomas Aquinas, priest and doctor. WHITE

Let us pray for:
Rev. Nolasco M. Pascua, Jr. (Birthday)

29: Thursday: 3rd Week, Ordinary Time. GREEN.

30: Friday: 3rd Week, Ordinary Time. GREEN

31: Saturday: St. John of Bosco, priest. WHITE

PATRONAL FIESTA OF ST. JOHN BOSCO PARISH, Baresbes, Dingras, Concelebrated Mass, 9:00 a.m.

The Chronos for December 2008

1: Monday: Advent Weekday. WHITE.

2: Tuesday: Advent Weekday. VIOLET.

Bishop’s Schedule:
Attends the Northern Vicariate Meeting in Pagudpud

Let us pray for:
Rev. Florante B. Rigonan + (Birthday)
Rev. Romualde D. Batoon (Priestly Ordination Anniversary)
Rev. Adriano Lagoc + (Birthday)

3: Wednesday: St. Francis Xavier, priest. WHITE.

Bishop’s Schedule:
Presides over a wedding in Manila

4: Thursday: Advent Weekday, VIOLET. or m. of St. John Damascene, priest, religious and doctor. WHITE.

Let us pray for
Rev. Jaime B. Jose (Priestly Ordination Anniversary)

5: Friday: Advent Weekday, VIOLET.

Bishop’s Schedule:
Officiates mass at the City Hall, 5:00 p.m.

Let us pray for:
Rev. Victor P. Hernando (Birthday)

6: Saturday: Advent Weekday, VIOLET, or m. of St. Nicholas, bishop, WHITE.

Bishop’s Schedule:
Presides over the Holy Mass with the Mother Butler’s Mission Guild

7: + 2ND SUNDAY OF ADVENT, VIOLET.

Bishop’s Schedule:
Officiates mass at the cathedral

8: Monday: THE IMMACULATE CONCEPTION OF THE BLESSED VIRGIN MARY, Principal Patroness of the Philippines. WHITE.

Bishop's Schedule:
Officiates mass at the cathedral, 5:30 a.m.
Presides the Patronal Fiesta of Immaculate Conception Parish, 8:00 a.m.;
Officiates the Anniversary of the coronation of La Virgen Milagrosa de Badoc, 2:30 p.m.

9: Tuesday: Advent Weekday, VIOLET.

Bishop’s Schedule:
ECIP Staff Meeting with the bishop, Bishop’s Residence (9-10)

10: Wednesday: Advent Weekday, VIOLET.

Bishop’s Schedule:
Officiates mass at the cathedral
Meets with the Commission on Youth, 3 p.m., Bishop's Residence

11: Thursday: Advent Weekday, VIOLET. or m. of St. Damasus I, pope. WHITE.

Bishop’s Schedule:
Presides over mass at the Clarisas Capuchinas Monastery

Let us pray for:
Rev. Damaso Argel + (Birthday)
Rev. Mariano Pacis + (Birthday)

12: Friday: Our Lady of Guadalupe, Patroness of the Philippines, WHITE.

PRIESTLY ORDINATION ANNIVERSARY OF REVEREND XAVIER RACPAN VALBUENA, ST. ISIDORE PARISH, PINILI, 9:00 A.M.

Let us pray for:
Rev. Tranquilino T. Santos, Jr. (Priestly Ordination Anniversary)

13: Saturday: St. Lucy, virgin and martyr, RED.

Bishop’s Schedule:
Officiates mass at the CFC Christmas Family Day, DWCL Gym, 4 p.m.

Recollection and Program of Tenants, Bishop’s Residence
Recollection and Program of Apostleship of Prayer, Bishop’s Residence

Let us pray for:
Rev. Hermogenes G. Saturnino, Jr. (Priestly Ordination Anniversary)
Rev. Lorenzo G. Torreflores (Birthday)
Rev. Henry Josue + (Birthday)

14: 3RD SUNDAY OF ADVENT. VIOLET OR ROSE.
National Youth Day

Bishop’s Schedule:
Officiates mass at the cathedral, 6:00 a.m.;
Presides over mass with the Confraternity of Our Lady of Perpetual Help, St. John Sahagun Parish, Burgos, 3:00 p.m.; The bishop attends book launching in Batac.

Launching of the Book, “Out of the Depths-Revisiting the ‘Epicenter’ of Aglipayanism” venue: Kalipi Training Center, Batac City, Time: 7:00 p.m.

Recollection and Program of the members of the Confraternity of Our Lady of Perpetual Help at St. John Sahagun Parish, Burgos

Let us pray for:
Rev. Primo Cabanos, Jr. (Priestly Ordination Anniversary)
Rev. Ericson M. Josue (Priestly Ordination Anniversary)

15: Monday: Advent Weekday, VIOLET.

Bishop’s Schedule :
Officiates a wedding at the cathedral, 2:30 p.m.;

Christmas Recollection and Program of Catechists

16: Tuesday: Advent Weekday, VIOLET.
Start of Misa Aguinaldo

Bishop’s Schedule:
Officiates the Aguinaldo Mass at St. Nicholas Parish, San Nicolas

17: Wednesday: Advent Weekday, VIOLET.

Bishop’s Schedule:
Officiates the Aguinaldo Mass at St. Andrew Parish, Bacarra

18: Thursday: Advent Weekday, VIOLET.

Bishop’s Schedule:
Officiates the Aguinaldo Mass at Our Lady of Lourdes Parish, Balatong, Laoag City

19: Friday: Advent Weekday, VIOLET.

Bishop’s Schedule:
Officiates the Aguinaldo Mass at St. John the Baptist Parish, Badoc

Let us pray for;
Rev. Noel Ian G. Rabago (Birthday)

20: Saturday: Advent Weekday, VIOLET.

Bishop’s Schedule:
Officiates the Aguinaldo Mass at St. Anthony of Padua Parish, Marcos

Recollection and Christmas Program of ARWIN, Bishop’s Residence
Recollection and Christmas Program of Lay Ministers at SMS GYM

Let us pray for:
Msgr. James A. Bonoan (Priestly Ordination Anniversary)

21: + 4TH SUNDAY OF ADVENT, VIOLET.

Bishop’s Schedule:
Officiates the Aguinaldo Mass at St. Joseph Parish Laoag City. He also celebrates the mass at the Regional Conference of Youth for Christ at the Bacarra National High School, 9:00 a.m.

22: Monday: Advent Weekday, VIOLET.

Bishop’s Schedule:
Officiates the Aguinaldo Mass at the Sta. Rosa de Lima Parish, Sta. Rosa, Sarrat

23: Tuesday: Advent Weekday, VIOLET.

Bishop’s Schedule:
Officiates the Aguinaldo Mass at St. Gabriel Parish, Nueva Era

24: Wednesday: Advent Weekday, VIOLET.

Bishop’s Schedule:
Officiates the Aguinaldo Mass at St. Anne, Piddig;
Presides over the Midnight Mass at the Cathedral

25: Thursday: CHRISTMAS SOLEMNITY OF THE LORD’S BIRTH, WHITE.

Bishop’s Schedule:
Officiates mass at the cathedral

26: Friday, Stephen, First Martyr, RED.

Christmas Recollection and Program of PRIESTS’ PARENTS, Bishop’s Residence (a.m.)
Christmas Recollection and Program of Diocesan Employees (p.m.)

Let us pray for:
Rev. Ercison M. Josue (Birthday)

27: Saturday: St. John, apostle, evangelist, WHITE.

Bishop’s Schedule:
Officiates wedding in Manila

28: FEAST OF THE HOLY FAMILY, WHITE.

Fr. Fred Lamprea Child of Hope Memorial Project, Christmas Program and Gift Giving, SAJPC

29: Monday: FIFTH DAY WITHIN THE OCTAVE OF CHRISTMAS, WHITE. or. m of St. Thomas Becket, bishop and martyr. WHITE.

Let us pray for:
Rev. Jesus Cirilo R. Bala, Jr. (Priestly Ordination Anniversary)

30: Tuesday: SIXTH DAY IN THE OCTAVE OF CHRISTMAS, WHITE.

Bishop’s Schedule:
Officiates a wedding in Cagayan

Let us pray for:
Rev. Noel Ian G. Rabago (Priestly Ordination Anniversary)

31: Wednesday: SEVENTH DAY IN THE OCTAVE OF CHRISTMAS, WHITE. or
m. of St. Sylvester I, pope, WHITE.

Bishop’s Schedule:
Officiates mass at the cathedral

Let us pray for:
Rev. Damaso Argel (Death Anniversary)

The Chronos for November 2008

1: Sat: SOLEMNITY OF ALL SAINTS. WHITE.

Bishop’s Schedule:
The bishop officiates mass at the Floral Garden, 5:00 p.m.

2: Sun: COMMEMORATION OF ALL THE FAITHFUL DEPARTED. WHITE OR VIOLET.

Bishop’s Schedule:
The bishop presides over mass in Banna.

3: Monday: 31st Week, Ordinary Time. GREEN. or m. of St. Martin de Porres, religious. WHITE

4: Tuesday: St. Charles Borromeo, bishop. WHITE.

5: Wednesday: 31st Week, Ordinary Time. GREEN.

6: Thursday: 31st Week, Ordinary Time, GREEN

Bishop’s Schedule:
The bishop officiates Confirmation at St. Mary’s Seminary, 10:00 a.m.

DLACS Office:
CEAP Regional Board Meeting, Bishop’s Residence, 9:00 a.m.

7: Friday: 31st Week, Ordinary Time, GREEN.

Catechetical Office:
Catechetical Coordinators Meeting, Cordero Hall, 9:00 a.m.

Let us pray for:
Rev. Engelbert B. Elarmo (Birthday)

8: Saturday: 31st Week, Ordinary Time, GREEN. or m. of BVM. WHITE.

Bishop's Schedule:
The bishop officiates wedding at St. Augustine Parish, Paoay, 3:00 p.m.

9: Sunday: Feast of Dedication of Lateran Basilica, WHITE.

10: Monday: St. Leo the Great, pope and doctor, WHITE.


CLERGY RETREAT, Baguio City (10-14)

11: Tuesday: St. Martin of Tours, bishop, WHITE.

Bishop’s Schedule:
Northern Luzon Bishops' Meeting, San Pablo Seminary, Baguio City.

12: Wednesday: St. Josaphat, bishop and martyr, RED.

13: Thursday: 32nd Week, Ordinary Time, GREEN.

14: Friday: 32nd Week, Ordinary Time, GREEN.

15: Saturday: 32nd Week, Ordinary Time, GREEN. or m. of St. Albert the Great, bishop and doctor, WHITE. or m of BVM, WHITE.

DSAC Office:
Bike for Ecology: Cadaratan to Baresbes.

16: + 33rd SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME. GREEN.

17: Monday: St. Elizabeth of Hungary, religious. WHITE.

18: Tuesday: 33rd Week, Ordinary Time, GREEN. or m. of the Dedication of the Churches of Sts. Peter and Paul, WHITE.

19: Wednesday: 33rd Week, Ordinary Time. GREEN.

Let us pray for:
Rev. Cipriano L. Alnas, Jr. (POA)

20: Thursday: 33rd Week, Ordinary Time, GREEN.

Bishop’s Schedule:
The bishop meets with Mr. JF Breaud, Foyer.

21: Friday: Presentation of the Blessed Virgin Mary. WHITE.

Let us pray for:
Rev. Nolasco M. Pascua, Jr. (POA)

22: Saturday: St. Cecilia, virgin and martyr. RED.

Bishop’s Schedule
The bishop attends the Investiture of Neophytes at St. Mary’s Seminary, 10:00 a.m.

23: Sunday: SOLEMNITY OF CHRIST THE KING, WHITE.

Bishop’s Schedule:
The bishop officiates Confirmation at St. Andrew Parish, Bacarra, 8:00 a.m.

CHRIST THE KING CELEBRATION, ST JOHN OF BOSCO PARISH,Baresbes, Dingras, Concelebrated Mass, 1:30 p.m.

24: Monday: St. Andrew Dung-Lac, priest and companions, martyrs. RED.

25: Tuesday: 34th Week, Ordinary Time, GREEN, or m. of St. Catherine of Alexandria, virgin and martyr, RED.

26: Wednesday: 34th Week, Ordinary time, GREEN.

27: Thursday: 34th Week, Ordinary Time, GREEN.

Bishop’s Schedule:
The Bishop officiates mass at the Clarissas Capuchinas Sisters, 6:00 a.m.

28: Friday: 34th Week, Ordinary Time, GREEN.

Commission on Vocation:
Vocation Jamboree, St. Mary’s Seminary (28-29).

29: Saturday: 34th Week, Ordinary Time, GREEN.

Patronal Fiesta:
Feast of ST. ANDREW PARISH, Bacarra, Concelebrated Mass, 8:00 a.m.

30: Sunday: 1st Sunday of Advent, VIOLET.
Catholic Handicapped Day

Bishop’s Schedule:
The bishop meets with the Neocatechumenate Community, p.m.

Let us pray for:
Rev. Ruben V. Abaya (POA)

The Chronos for October 2008

1: Wednesday: St. Therese of the Child Jesus, virgin and doctor. WHITE.

Feastday of MCST Sisters, Concelebrated Mass, 9:00 a.m.

Bishop’s Schedule:
Presides over the Eucharistic Celebration on the Feastday of MCST Sisters

2: Thursday: GUARDIAN ANGELS, WHITE.

Bishop’s Schedule:
Collates Reports of Diocesan Audit Team
Officiates the Blessing of the Windmills in Bangui, 2:00 p.m.

3: Friday: 26th Week, Ordinary Time. GREEN.

4: Saturday: St. Francis of Assisi , WHITE.

PATRONAL FIESTA
Feast of St. Francis of Assisi Parish, Davila, Pasuquin, Ilocos Norte, Concelebrated Mass, 9:00 a.m.

5: + 27th SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME, GREEN.

Bishop’s Schedule:
Officiates Mass in Marcos

Commission on Vocation:
Launching of Diocesan Vocation Awareness Activity and Reading of the Bishop’s Pastoral Letter in all masses in the different parishes

6: Monday: 26th Week, Ordinary Time, GREEN, or m. of St. Bruno, priest, WHITE.

7: Tuesday: Our Lady of the Rosary, WHITE.

8: Wednesday: 27th Week, Ordinary Time, GREEN.

Bishop's Schedule:
Attends the IP Meeting in Manila (8-9)

Commission on Social Action:
The San Lorenzo Medical Dental Charity Clinic Doctors, Nurses, Volunteers and Staff headed by Rev. Leonardo L. Ruiz and Rev. Jaime B. Jose goes to Olongapo, Zambales for a Pilgrimage visit at “Ina Poon Bato” (8-9)

Let us pray for:
Rev. Ruben V. Abaya (Birthday)

9: Thursday: 23rd Week, Ordinary Time, GREEN, or m. of St. Denis, bishop, and Companions, martyrs, RED, or m. of St. John Leonardi, priest. WHITE.

Let us pray for:
Rev. Jose Vernon C. ILano (Birthday)

10: Friday: 27th Week, Ordinary Time, GREEN.

Catechetical Office:
Catechetical Coordinators’ Meeting, Cordero Hall, 8:30 a. m.

11: Saturday: 27th Week, Ordinary Time, GREEN.

Bishop’s Schedule:
Officiates wedding in Sarrat, 10:00 a. m.

Commission on Social Action:
Orientation Seminar on Parish Commission on Service of St. William Parish, Janssen Hall, 2:00 p. m.

12: + 28TH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME, GREEN.
Indigenous People’s Sunday
Extreme Poverty Day

Bishop’s Schedule:
Presides over a Eucharistic Celebration dedicated to the IP’s at St. James Parish, Ayala, Alabang

Let us pray for:
Rev. Franklin D. Gorospe (Priestly Anniversary)

13: Monday: 28th Week, Ordinary Time, GREEN.

14: Tuesday: 28th Week, Ordinary Time, GREEN, or m. of St. Callixtus, Pope and Martyr, RED.

15: Wednesday: St. Teresa of Jesus, virgin and doctor, WHITE.

Let us pray for :
Rev. Joel C. Barut (Birthday)

16: Thursday: 28th Week, Ordinary Time, GREEN. or m. of St. Hedwig, religious, WHITE, or m. of St. Margaret Mary Alacoque, virgin, WHITE.

Let us pray for:
Rev. Rey Magus S. Respicio (Priestly Anniversary)

17: Friday: St. Ignatius of Antioch , bishop and martyr, RED.

Commission on Youth:
Youth Encounter (17-19)

18: Saturday: St. Luke, evangelist, RED.

Commission on Social Action:
Bike for Mama Mary and Mother Earth, from Bantay, Ilocos Sur to Luna, La Union

19: + 29th SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME, GREEN.

Bishop’s Schedule:
Officiates Mass at Brgy. Isic-Isic, Vintar

20: Monday: 29th Week, Ordinary Time, GREEN.

Catechetical Office:
Northern Luzon Regional Catechetical Council Meeting in Abra (20-22)

Let us pray for:
Rev. Melchor B. Palomares (Priestly Ordination Anniversary)

21: Tuesday: 29th Week, Ordinary Time, GREEN.

PRIESTS ASSEMBLY

22: Wednesday: 29th Week, Ordinary Time, GREEN.

23: Thursday: 29th Week, Ordinary Time, GREEN, or m. of St. John Capistrano, priest, WHITE.

24: Friday: 29th Week, Ordinary Time, GREEN, or m. of St. Anthony Mary Claret, bishop, WHITE.

Commission on Youth:
Youth Encounter (24-26)

25: Saturday: 29th Week, Ordinary Time, GREEN, or m. of BVM on Saturday, WHITE.

26: + 30th SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME, GREEN.
Prison Awareness Sunday

Bishop’s Schedule:
Attends the CFC Regional Youth Assembly in Bacarra

Let us pray for:
Rev. Pitz Acoba (Birthday)

27: Monday: 30th Week, Ordinary Time, GREEN.

28: Tuesday: Sts. Simon and Jude, Apostles, RED.

Bishop’s Schedule:
Officates the Fiesta and Installation of Rev. Gregorio A. Apuya

Patronal Fiesta:
Feast of St. Jude Thaddeus Parish, Pagudpud, Ilocos Norte, Concelebrated Mass, 9:00 a. m.

Installation of Rev. Gregorio A. Apuya

29: Wednesday: 30th Week, Ordinary Time, GREEN.

Mission Office:
Outreach in Adams

Let us pray for:
Rev. Gregorio A. Apuya (Birthday)

30: Thursday: 30th Week, Ordinary Time, GREEN.

31: Friday: 30th Week, Ordinary Time, GREEN.

The Chronos for SEPTEMBER 2008

1: Monday: 22nd Week, Ordinary Time, GREEN.

2: Tuesday: 22nd Week, Ordinary Time, GREEN.

Vicarial Meetings:
Central Vicariate - Piddig
Southern Vicariate - Paoay
Eastern Vicariate - Dingras
Northern Vicariate - Davila, Pasuquin

Catholic Schools:
Superintendent and Principals Workshop on Administrative Handbook, Cordero Hall, 8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.

3: Wednesday: St. Gregory the Great, pope and doctor. WHITE.

Bishop's Schedule:
The Bishop meets with the Diocesan Audit Team for final briefing.
He is visited by newly-consecrated Bishop Nacua of Ilagan Diocese.

4: Thursday: 22nd Week, Ordinary Time, GREEN.

5: Friday: 22nd Week, Ordinary Time, GREEN.

6: Saturday: 22nd Week, Ordinary Time, GREEN, or m. of BVM on Saturday, WHITE.

7: †23rd SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME. GREEN.

Catechetical Office:
Launching of Catechetical Month in the parishes

8: BIRTHDAY OF THE BLESSED VIRGIN MARY, WHITE.

Bishop's Schedule:
The Bishop officiates a wedding in Manila.

Catholic Schools:
CEAP Superintendents' Annual Meeting in Davao City (September 8-9)

Let us pray for:
Rev. Joel Reynold P. Castillo (Birthday, 1968)

9: Tuesday: 23rd Week, Ordinary Time, GREEN, or m. of St. Peter Claver, priest, WHITE.

Bishop's Schedule:
The Bishop attends the Installation of Most Rev. Nacua as bishop of Ilagan.

Let us pray for:
Rev. Rock Bonoan (Birthday)

10: Wednesday: St. Nicholas of Tolentino, priest, WHITE.

Bishop's Schedule:
The Bishop presides over the Eucharistic celebrations in Vintar and San Nicolas.

Patronal Fiesta:
St. Nicholas of Tolentino Parish, Vintar. Concelebrated mass at 7:30 a.m.
St. Nicholas of Tolentino Parish, San Nicolas. Concelebrated mass at 10:00 a.m.

Catholic Schools:
CEAP Retirement Plan Assembly in Davao City

11: Thursday: 23rd Week, Ordinary Time, GREEN.

Let us pray for:
Most Rev. Sergio Utleg (Birthday) and Rev. Cipriano "Jojo" Alnas (Birthday, 1975)

Catholic Schools:
CEAP National Convention in Davao City (September 11-13)

12: Friday: 23rd Week, Ordinary Time, GREEN, or m. of the Holy Name of Mary, WHITE.

Catechetical Office:
Coordinators' Meeting, Cordero hall, 8:00 a.m.

13: Saturday: St. John Chrysostom, bishop and doctor, WHITE.

Bishop's Schedule:
The Bishop, together with GINNA staff and members, hikes to Kaangrian Falls,Burgos.

Let us pray for:
Rev. Msgr. Carlito "Joey" Ranjo, Jr. (Birthday)

14: † FEAST OF THE EXALTATION OF THE CROSS, RED.

Bishop's Schedule:
The Bishop officiates mass in Dingras, 5:00 p.m.

15: Monday: Our Lady of Sorrows, WHITE.

16: Tuesday: St. Cornelius, pope, and St. Cyprian, bishop, martyrs, RED.

Priests' Assembly at the Bishop's Residence

17: Wednesday, 24th Week, Ordinary Time, or m. of St. Robert Bellarmine, bishop and doctor, WHITE.

Office of the Oeconomus:
Start of audit in the parishes (September 17-19)

18: Thursday: 24th Week, Ordinary Time. GREEN.

19: Friday: 24th Week, Ordinary Time. GREEN, or m of St. Januarius, bishop and martyr. RED.

20: Saturday: St. Andrew Kim Taegon, priest, and St. Paul Chang Hasang and Companions, martyrs, RED.

Catechetical Office:
Diocesan Catechetical Day celebration at St. Mary's Seminary, 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.

Bishop's Schedule:
The Bishop attends the Catechetical Day celebration at SMS and presides over the mass at 8:45 a.m.

21: †25th SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME. GREEN.

Office of the Oeconomus:
The Diocesan Audit Team start collating audit data (September 21-23).

Commission on Social Action:
Outreach Medical Mission, Ilocos Norte Provincial Jail, BJMP-Batac City, BJMP-Laoag City, 7:30 a.m.

22: Monday: 25th Week, Ordinary Time, GREEN.

Commission on Social Action:
Surgical Mission in cooperation with the Gov. Roque B. Ablan, Sr. Memorial Hospital, 7:30 a.m.; Medical Check-up for the Central Vicariate Clergy and Religious Sisters: Carmelite Sisters (OCD), Daughters of Divine Zeal (FDZ), Dominican Sisters (OP), Workers of Christ the Worker (WCW), Redemptorist Community, Catechists and Diocesan Schools Teachers, 8:00 a.m.

23: Tuesday: St. Pius of Pietrelcina, priest, WHITE.

Bishop's Schedule:
The Bishop presides over the Eucharistic Celebration at the cathedral at 2:00 p.m.

Commission on Social Action:
Continuation of Surgical Mission at the Gov. Roque B. Ablan, Sr. Memorial Hospital, 7:30 a.m.; Medical Check-up for Northern Vicariate Clergy and Religious Sisters: Siervas de Nuestra Senora de la Paz (Bangui), Missionary Sisters of the Holy Trinity (MSHT, Pagudpud), Catechists and Diocesan School Teachers; Opening Ceremony of the celebration of the Anniversary of San Lorenzo Ruiz Medical-Dental Charity Clinic, Eucharistic Celebration at the St. William Cathedral, 2:00 p.m.; Medical and Dental Out-Patient Clinic, 3:00 p.m.

24: Wednesday: 25th Week, Ordinary Time, GREEN.

Commission on Social Action:
Continuation of Surgical Mission at the Gov. Roque B. Ablan, Sr. Memorial Hospital, 7:30 a.m.; Medical Check-up for Southern Vicariate Clergy and Religious Sisters: Franciscan Apostolic Sisters (FAS), Holy Spirit Sisters (SSpS), MCST Sisters, Capuchin Sisters (CCS), Catechists and Diocesan School Teachers, 8:00 a.m.; Minor Surgery, 2:00 p.m.

25: Thursday: 25th Week, Ordinary Time, GREEN.

Bishop's Schedule:
The Bishop goes to Cagayan de Oro.

Commission on Social Action:
Continuation of Surgical Mission at the Gov. Roque B. Ablan, Sr. Memorial Hospital, 7:30 a.m.; Medical Check-up for Eastern Vicariate Clergy and Religious Sisters: Pastorelle Sisters (SGBP), St. Paul of Chartes (SPC), Catechists and Diocesan School Teachers, selected indigent patiests and volunteer workers, 8:00 a.m.; Cancer Screening Test for Women, Breast Check-up and Pap Smear Test, 2:00 p.m.

26: Friday: 25th Week, Ordinary Time. GREEN, or m. Sts. Cosmas and Damian, martyrs, RED.

Catechetical Office:
Vicarial Formation of Catechists (Southern Vicariate) in Badoc, 8:00 a.m.

Commission on Social Action:
Medical and Dental Out-Patient Clinic Deworming and Distribution of Vitamins, 2:00 p.m.

Let us pray for:
Rev. Pitz Acoba (Birthday)

27: Saturday: St. Vincent de Paul, priest, WHITE.

28: †26th SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME. GREEN.

29: Monday: Sts. Gabriel, Michael and Raphael, archangels, RED.

Bishop's Schedule:
The Bishop presides over the Eucharistic celebration in Currimao.

Patronal Fiesta:
St. Michael Parish, Currimao. Concelebrated mass at 9:00 a.m.

30: Tuesday: St. Jerome, priest and doctor, WHITE.

The Chronos for AUGUST 2008

1: Friday: St. Alphonsus de Ligouri, Bishop and Doctor. WHITE.

Feastday of the Redemptorists. Priests are invited to dinner at St. Gerard Mission Center, Brgy. 53 Rioeng, Laoag City.

Bishop Schedule:
The Bishop is in Puerto Princesa, Palawan for the Episcopal Commission on Indigenous Peoples meeting.

Commission on Catechesis:
Continuation of STLCI; Coordinators' Meeting, SAJPC, 8:00 a.m.

2: Saturday: 17th Week, Ordinary Time, GREEN, or m of St. Eusebius of Vercelli, Bishop, WHITE, or m. of St. Peter Julian Eymard, Priest. WHITE, or m of BVM on Sat., WHITE.

Start of the Novena and Masses in preparation for the Feast of St. Clare at the Monasterio de Santa Clara, Mangato, Laoag City.

3: 18th SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME, GREEN.

Bishop's Schedule:
The Bishop officiates mass at St. Nicholas Parish, San Nicolas.

4: Monday: St. John Baptiste Marie Vianney, Priest. WHITE.

Let us pray for:
Rev. Rodolfo R. Nicolas (Birthday)

5: Tuesday: 18th Week, Ordinary Time, Green, or m of the Dedication of St. Mary Major in Rome. WHITE.

Vicarial Meetings:
Central Vicariate - DWCL
Southern Vicariate - St. Mary's Seminary (Lunch at DWCL)
Eastern Vicariate - Solsona
Northern Vicariate -

Necrology:
Rev. James Risse, SVD (2007)

The Clergy are invited for lunch at DWCL in commemmoration of the first death anniversary of Fr. Jim.

6: Wednesday: Feast of Transfiguration of the Lord. WHITE.

7: Thursday: 18th Week, Ordinary Time, Green, or m of St. Sixtus, pope and Companions, martyrs, Red or m of St. Cajetan, priest, WHITE.

Let us pray for:
Rev. Jaime B. Jose (Birthday, 1975)

Bishop's Schedule:
The Bishop meets with the PPC and PFC officers of Sta. Rosa Parish, Sarrat.

8: Friday: St. Dominic, Priest. WHITE.

Bishop's Schedule:
The Bishop celebrates mass with DAR beneficiaries.

9: Saturday: 18th Week, Ordinary Time, GREEN, or m of St. Teresa Benedicta of the Cross (Edith Stein), Virgin and Martyr, RED or m of BVM on Sat., WHITE.

Patronal Fiesta:
St. Lawrence the Deacon Parish, Bangui. Concelebrated mass at 9:00 a.m. RED.

Bishop's Schedule:
The Bishop presides over the Eucharistic celebration in Bangui.

10: †19TH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME. GREEN. ST. JOHN BAPTISTE MARIE VIANNEY SUNDAY, WHITE.

Feastday of Priests. Please pray for your priests.

Special Collection in all Sunday Masses and the Saturday evening Masses is to be made for the on-going formation of the clergy.

Bishop's Schedule:
The Bishop joins the Family Day at St. Mary's Seminary.

11: Monday: St. Clare of Assisi, Virgin. WHITE.

Capuchin Monastery:
Feastday of the Clarissas Capuchinas Sacramentarias. Concelebrated mass at 8:00 a.m. at the monastery.

Bishop's Schedule:
The Bishop presides over the mass at the monasterio de Santa Clara, Mangato, Laoag City.

12: Tuesday: 19th Week, Ordinary Time, GREEN, or m of St. Frances de Chantal, religious, WHITE.

Bishop's Schedule:
The Bishop attends the MCST Golden Anniversary (12-14).

13: Wednesday: 19th Week, Ordinary Time, GREEN, or m of St. Pontian, pope and martyr, and St. Hippolytus, martyr and priest, RED.

Let us pray for:
Rev. Augusto T. Acob (Birthday)

14: Thursday: St. Maximillian Kolbe, priest and martyr. RED.

15: Friday: †SOLEMNITY OF THE ASSUMPTION OF THE BLESSED VIRGIN MARY, WHITE.

16: Saturday: San Roque, Healer. WHITE.

Patronal Fiesta:
St. Roche Parish, Banna. Concelebrated mass, 9.00 a.m.

Bishop's Schedule:
The Bishop presides over the mass in Banna.

17: † 20TH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME. GREEN.

18: Monday: 20th Week, Ordinary Time. GREEN.

Convocation Seminar of the Clergy on Cultural Heritage at Playa Tropical, Currimao, August 18-20. Click to see the schedule. Click to go to the venue.

19: Tuesday: 20th Week, Ordinary Time. GREEN, or m of St. John Eudes, priest. WHITE.

Let us pray for:
Rev. Denny Lucas, SVD (Birthday)

20: Wednesday: St. Bernard, abbot and doctor. WHITE.

Let us pray for:
Rev. Domingo Ll. Albano (Birthday)

21: Thursday: St. Pius X, pope. WHITE.

22: Friday: Queenship of the Blessed Virgin Mary. WHITE.

Carmel Monastery:
Diamond Jubilee of Sr. Purificacion de Jesus, OCD.

23: Saturday: St. Rose of Lima, Virgin, Secondary Patroness of the Philippines. WHITE.

Patronal Fiesta:
Sta. Rosa de Lima Parish, Sarrat. Concelebrated mass at 9:00 a.m.

Bishop's Schedule:
The Bishop presides over the mass in Sta. Rosa.

Let us pray for:
Rev. Ronnie Julien P. Pillos (Priestly Ordination Anniversary, 1998)

24: †21ST SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME. GREEN.

Let us pray for:
Rev. Jose Vernon C. Ilano (Priestly Ordination Anniversary, 1998)

25: Monday: 21st Week, Ordinary Time, GREEN or m of St. Louis, king, WHITE, or m of St. Joseph Calasanz, priest, WHITE.

Let us pray for:
Rev. Lester T. Menor (Priestly Ordination Anniversary, 1998)

26: Tuesday: 21st Week, Ordinary Time. GREEN.

Board of Consultors Meeting.

Let us pray for:
Rev. Ronald I. Bonoyon (Priestly Ordination Anniversary, 1998)

27: Wednesday: St. Monica, married woman. WHITE.

Bishop's Schedule:
The Bishop is in Manila for the ECIP-NCIP.

Let us pray for:
Rev. Philip Anthony R. Dimagiba (Priestly Ordination Anniversary, 1998)

28: Thursday: St. Augustine, bishop and doctor. WHITE.

Necrology:
Rev. Florante B. Rigonan (2007)

Bishop Schedule:
The Bishop celebrates mass in Pinili in commemmoration of the first death anniversary of Fr. Flor.

29: Friday: Beheading of St. John the Baptist, martyr. RED.

30: Saturday: 21st Week, Ordinary Time. GREEN, or m of BVM on Sat., WHITE.

Bishop's Schedule:
The Bishop officiates mass on the occasion of the anniversary of the Couples for Christ.

31: †22nd SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME. GREEN.