Welcoming New PPC Assistant Marj Ruga

The Parish Pastoral Council of Christ the King Parish - Greenmeadows recently welcomed its new Administrative Assistant, Ms. Marjorie ‘Marj’ Ruga. Marj officially came on board on August 1. The new Administrative Assistant is 22 years old and hails from Antipolo, Rizal. She is knowledgeable in the use of Microsoft Office applications such as Word, Excel, and Powerpoint, a major requisite for the job. Prior to joining CTK, Marj had worked in Unilab for more than a year as an office staff. Before that, she was with Infostream Corp for a year as…continue reading →

Rudy Ibañez’ Book Launch: A Touch of Heaven

With the support of Christ the King Parish and Fr. Bong Tupino, author and CTK regular Rudy Ibañez held a book launch of his most recent work, ‘A Touch of Heaven: A Journey of Faith’, last Wednesday May 24 just before the end of the 6 pm mass. Fr . Bong introduced Rudy, a former Extraordinary Minister of the Holy Eucharist, current member of the Knights of Columbus, and author of seven other books (three of them winning the CMMA Cardinal Sin Book Award, in 2008, 2011, and 2013) then called him to…continue reading →

Fr. Raymond’s 25th Sacerdotal Anniversary

Fr. Raymond Joseph L. Arre, one of CTK’s regular guest priests, celebrated his 25th Sacerdotal Anniversary, or priesthood silver jubilee, last July 3 at the Immaculate Conception Cathedral. Fr. Raymond is also the Episcopal Vicar For Catholic Schools, Superintendent of the Diocese of Cubao Educational System, and School Director of the Immaculate Conception Cathedral School. In his address to the congregation at the end of the mass, he thanked his fellow Cubao Diocese priests – which included Msgr. Antonio Mortillero and Fr. Serge Maniba representing CTK - for their friendship and support. He…continue reading →

Fr. Raffy Suarez on Fatima Messages

Fr. Raffy Suarez gave a mid-afternoon talk on ‘Messages of Fatima’ last Wednesday, June 14. The talk was organized by the Legion of Mary. Despite the short lead time, the room was full of legionnaires, family members and friends plus several representatives from the Parish Pastoral Council and lectors-commentators. Fr. Raffy talked through the Fatima and Sr. Lucia apparitions timeline: The three secrets are revealed to the children on July 13, 1917. On October 13, Our Lady reveals herself as the Lady of the Rosary, also as the Lady of Mount Carmel with…continue reading →

Celebrating the Feast of the Assumption with Fr. Manoling Francisco

The Diwanihan Kristiyano Prayer Group sponsored the August 15 holy mass on the feast of the Assumption of Our Blessed Mother, at the Divine Mercy Chapel. The 8 pm mass was officiated by Fr. Manoling Francisco SJ who then gave a short talk on the Assumption. To recall, CTK celebrated Triduum masses in honor of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary last August 12, 13 and 14, with the Vigil Mass held on August 14, 6 pm. The Catholic world celebrated the Solemnity of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary on…continue reading →

CTK’s 14th Life in the Spirit Seminar

The CTK Life in the Spirit Prayer Community successfully held its 14th Parish Life in the Spirit Seminar, with Fr. Mario Bije as Spiritual Director, for two consecutive days of August 12 and 13. Attendees also attended the pre - LSS session held on July 17 at 7 pm, and before that, they had to attend one of several orientations held on all July Mondays at 7 p m . Bobby and Margie San Juan, who head the LSS Prayer Community and Healing Ministry, organized the event. This LSS had the aim of…continue reading →

Interview-Visit by Xavier High School

The Chairperson of the Christian Life Education (CLE) Department of Xavier School, Ronald Demegillo, and the Xavier High School principal, Aimee Apolinario, co-requested for an interview with Fr. Bong Tupino by Xavier students about the parish and parish life. Interview questions included: - How is the parish organized? Who are the key people and their roles? - How involved are the young people in parish activities? How many participate in the Holy Eucharist? - What activities are appreciated and enjoyed by the parish youth? In what areas do they need help? What are…continue reading →

Most Sacred Heart of Jesus Novena Masses

Novena masses were held from June 14 to 22 in honor of the Most Sacred Heart of Jesus. The Solemnity of the Most Sacred Heart of Jesus was celebrated the next day, June 23. During the nine-day novena, the novena prayers were prayed after the post-communion prayer in all masses. The novena prayer consisted of a Daily Prayer, the Special Prayer for That Day, and the Closing Prayer. And last June 23, parishioners prayed the Personal and Family Consecration Prayer to the Sacred Heart of Jesus. The 6 pm mass on the first…continue reading →

Sacred Heart of Jesus Recollection by AP’s Baby Santos-Mendigo

CTK hosted a recollection – Understanding the Desires of the Sacred Heart of Jesus – last June 22, Thursday, after the evening mass held to a full crowd at the Divine Mercy Chapel. The occasion was the vigil of the Solemnity of the Sacred Heart. The speaker was Ms. Andrea ‘Baby’ Santos- Mendigo. The talk was sponsored by CTK Apostleship of Prayer under the leadership of Wanda Reyes and approved by Fr. Bong Tupino. Ms. Mendigo began with the the revelations of Margaret Mary, of ten called the ‘last grand revelation’ to her…continue reading →

Vicariate Media & Vocation Ministries Meet

Bing and Elise del Rosario represented CTK’s Media Ministry in the first-ever meeting of the Media & Communications Ministry at the vicariate level. The meeting was requested by Rev. Fr. Steve Zabala, the Diocesan Media Ministry head, and was held last August 31 at the Transfiguration of the Lord Parish on 18th Avenue, Murphy, Cubao, hosted by parish priest Fr. Jojo Monis. Fr. Herbie Santos, Parochial Vicar of Sta. Rita Parish and head of the Diocese website team, was also present. Parishes represented, apart from Christ the King Parish, were: Nativity of Our…continue reading →