Oct 2 2026

First Friday Benefactors’ Mass at Sacred Heart Formation House

On October 2, 2026, the First Friday of the month, the community of the Sacred Heart Formation House in Cagayan de Oro City gathered for the monthly Mass offered for the intentions of the benefactors of the Priests of the Sacred Heart (SCJ) in the Philippines.

Just before the Mass, a special prayer was offered for the benefactors, giving thanks for their continued prayers, generosity, and support for the formation of seminarians and the mission of the Congregation. This was followed by the unveiling of the portrait of Blessed Fr. Martino Capelli, SCJ, who was beatified on September 27, 2026, in Bologna, Italy.

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Sep 27 2026

Sacred Heart Formation House, Cagayan de Oro City, 26th Sunday in Ordinary Time

It is easy to say, “Yes, Lord,” “Yes, I will change,” or “Yes, I understand.” But Jesus reminds us that a real yes is not proved by words—it is proved by our actions.

In today’s Gospel, one son says “No” but later goes and works in his father’s vineyard. The other says “Yes, sir,” but never goes.

Jesus asks: “Which of the two did his father’s will?”

The answer is clear: the one who acted.

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Sep 13 2026

Sacred Heart Formation House, Cagayan de Oro City, 24th Sunday in Ordinary Time

We are all, in one way or another, bookkeepers of our own suffering. We keep mental ledgers of who hurt us, who disappointed us, who owes us an apology, and what they deserve because of what they did.

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Sep 5 2026

Together in Faith and Mission: First Friday with the Benefactors

The Sacred Heart Formation House in Cagayan de Oro City welcomed its benefactors for the celebration of the First Friday of September on September 4. The gathering began with Holy Mass, presided over by Fr. Patrick L. Gutib, SCJ, followed by a simple evening of fellowship and gratitude.

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