Category SCJ Congregation

Nov 25 2025

Benefactors’ Day 2025 – A Celebration of Gratitude and Mission

On November 22, 2025, Dehon House in Quezon City marked its annual Benefactors’ Day, a cherished occasion dedicated to thanking the many individuals who support the mission of the Priests of the Sacred Heart (SCJ). The gathering was filled with prayer, gratitude, and a renewed sense of shared purpose.The celebration began with a concelebrated Mass at 5:00 PM, presided by Fr. Patrick Gutib, SCJ. He replaced Fr. Francis Pupkowski, SCJ, who for personal reasons could not be present this year. His absence was warmly acknowledged, and the community remembered him in prayer.

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Nov 1 2025

Undas: A Call to Holiness — Celebrating the Solemnity of All Saints

On November 1, the Catholic Church joyfully celebrates the Solemnity of All Saints — a feast that honors all the saints, both known and unknown, who now share in the glory of God. In the Philippines, this day is lovingly called “Undas,” a term that reflects the nation’s deep faith and family-centered devotion. It is a time when Filipino families visit cemeteries, light candles, offer prayers, and remember their beloved dead in the light of Christian hope.

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Oct 31 2025

Lighting the Path of Holiness: Rosary Culmination and Parade of Saints 2025

On the evening of October 31, 2025, the Sacred Heart Formation House in Cagayan de Oro City joyfully concluded the Month of the Holy Rosary and celebrated the Solemnity of All Saints.

The evening began at 5:45 with the recitation of the Holy Rosary. Following tradition, the seminarians prepared a Rosary made of candles, a touching symbol of light conquering darkness. After each Hail Mary, one candle was lit, forming a glowing chain of prayers around the court. The gentle light from each flame reflected the unity of many hearts praying together, creating an atmosphere of reverence and peace.

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Oct 26 2025

Sacred Heart Formation House, Cagayan de Oro City, 30th Sunday in Ordinary Time

This Sunday’s Gospel presents the parable of the Pharisee and the tax collector—two men who go to the Temple to pray, but whose hearts are very different. The Pharisee stands in confidence, listing his good deeds and comparing himself favorably to others. The tax collector, however, stands at a distance, unable even to lift his eyes to heaven. He beats his breast and says humbly, “O God, be merciful to me, a sinner.”

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