Parish Services of the St. John Bosco Parish, Makati

Baptism

Every Sunday at 11:15 AM with Mass

Registration at least 2 weeks before date of baptism.

Seminar - Sunday at 10:00 AM (Ground floor, Roozen Hall), for parents and all the sponsors.

Requirements:

Submit photocopy of child's birth certificate;

Present an original copy of parent's Catholic Marriage Contract

Submit permit from the parish church to have their baptism outside their own parish (for non-parishioners)

Fee (non-refundable) - 300.00 for the principal sponsors (first pair) and the cost of baptismal candles and certificate; 100.00 for every additional sponsor (200.00 per pair)

Other Reminders:

Parents who want their child baptized should be married in the Catholic church. If parents want their child to grow in the Catholic faith, then they should live this faith and follow the discipline of the Catholic church. What faith are they imparting to their child if they themselves are not married in the Catholic church? Parishioners, who are married civilly or not married at all should see the Parish Priest for an interview. Non-parishioners who are married civilly or not married at all are advised to have the baptism in their respective parishes.

The celebration of the Sacrament of Baptism is a communal celebration. It is celebrated within the Holy Mass every Sunday at 11:15AM, the day the church celebrates the Paschal Mystery. To show the communitarian dimension of the sacrament, we do not have individual baptism except for serious reasons (medical, cases of emergency, security, etc.) Convenience is not a serious reason. If you want your child to be a member of our parish, then please allow the parish community to be present and welcome your child when he/she is baptized. Baptism then becomes more meaningful and more people will pray for your child.

Picture taking is allowed only during the actual baptismal rite. Please refrain from taking pictures during the Holy Mass. Picture taking however, is allowed after Holy Mass. Please be reminded that there is another mass at 12:30 PM.

Proper church decorum is strictly enforced. Ladies and gentlemen are expected to dress properly and decently for church. For ladies wearing dresses with plunging/revealing necklines, backless attires, or short skirts and men wearing sandos and shorts will not be allowed to enter the church.

Sponsors must be Catholics who have received the sacraments of Christian initiation: Baptism, Confirmation and Holy Eucharist. Most importantly, sponsors must be willing to undertake the responsibility of partnership with the parents in the upbringing of the child into a mature and committed Christian.

Wedding

Available Schedules:

Monday to Friday

8:30 AM

10:30 AM

2:00 PM

4:00 PM

Saturday

8:30 AM

10:30 AM

2:00 PM

4:00 PM

7:00 PM (own priest)

Sunday

2:00 PM only

Wedding Anniversary Masses:

by appointment only

Guidelines for Wedding Rites

Reservations must be made as early as possible or not later than 3 months before the wedding.
Offering - An offering of Php15,000.00 (without aircon) and Php17,000.00 (with aircon) includes the following:
- The wedding ceremony within the Holy Mass.
- The registration forms, marriage certificate, organist & soloist, red carpet (center aisle), nuptial and unity candles and booklets (for the couple only).
- Flowers in the center aisle and around the altar.
OPTIONAL: Php 300.00 will be charged for other electrical/photographic devices used (battery charges/video lights, etc.)

Requirements:
1. A tentative reservation is allowed for ONE WEEK ONLY. After such time, a non-refundable deposit of Php2,000.00 MUST be made together with UPDATED Baptismal Certificates (issued not later than six months before the wedding), with the specification for MARRIAGE PURPOSES only.
2. To avoid expiration of the Marriage License, apply for the license at any Municipality two months before the wedding. (Note Marriage License is valid only for 120 days only)
3. Confirmation certificate (Kumpil).
4. Our Parish Office will issue to you the following forms:
  1. On the day of the interview Banns and Permit forms for the Bride asking her Parish Priest to allow her to marry outside her own parish. The Banns should be posted in her parish for three (3) consecutive Sundays.
  2. The Banns for the Groom announcing his forthcoming marriage should be posted in his parish for three (3) consecutive Sundays.
5. The following requirements must be submitted two weeks before the scheduled wedding date:
  1. Marriage License
    1. Reply letters (Banns and Permit) from the respective parishes of the bride and groom
    2. Confirmation Certificates
    3. Full names of principal sponsors
    4. Settlement of the balance of the wedding fee.

NOTE: Failure to complete these requirements will mean cancellation of the wedding.

Appointments:

Being together with other couples PUNCTUALITY is of greater importance. The dates and time of appointments are the following:

Canonical Interview
Marriage Counseling
Marriage Preparation Seminar
Confession & Rehearsal (couple only)

Regulations:

Failure to attend the Marriage Counseling on the appointed date WITHOUT informing the office ahead of time will result in the CANCELLATION OF THE WEDDING DATE.
Only a nuptial booklet, approved by the National Liturgical Commission can be used in the wedding.
Guest Priest who is invited to solemnize the wedding, must present his “celebret” (i.e. A document that guarantees his good standing in his Archdiocese) and photocopy of the certificate of renewal of registration and authority to solemnize marriage.
Parish clearance is given only to 21 years old and above.
The ceremony will START EXACTLY at the scheduled time.
Guest singers are recommended to take along their own organist or instrumentalists.
For the convenience of all, ring and coin bearers and flower girls should be at least five (5) years old.
The certificate of marriage will be given to the mother of the bride together with the nuptial / unity candles and booklet right after the wedding.
Showering of flowers, rice, confetti, etc… are not allowed inside the church. However, this may be done at the church entrance.
Picture taking is limited to the whole entourage only.
Church personnel and not wedding coordinators will do the arrangements in the parish church.
Proper church decorum is strictly enforced. Ladies (bride, mothers, bridal entourage, sponsors, guests, etc…) are expected to dress properly and decently for church. Ladies wearing dresses with plunging/revealing necklines or backless attires will not be allowed to enter the church. To avoid embarrassing situations, it is the responsibility of the bride and groom to inform their entourage, sponsors, guests, etc… before hand.
A late penalty fee of Php5,000.00 is made as a deposit to ensure punctuality. This is refundable on the condition that the wedding ceremony starts on the scheduled time. This means that the bridal entourage arrives earlier than the scheduled time for the wedding. The church clock at the entrance determines the time.

Confirmation

Once a year - usually during the fiesta celebration of the Parish during the last week of January or first week of February (Sunday at 2:00 PM). Deadline for registration is a month before the scheduled date of Confirmation.

Requirements:

Candidate must be twelve (12) years old and above.

Candidate must attend all the required seminars.

A copy of recent baptismal certificate for confirmation purposes must be submitted.

Required Seminars:

Parent's Recollection & Meeting for Confirmandi (scheduled three (3) weeks before Confirmation)

First Seminar of Confirmandi (scheduled three (3) weeks before Confirmation)

Second Seminar or Confirmandi (scheduled two (2) weeks before Confirmation)

Godparent's Seminar & Practice (scheduled two (2) weeks before Confirmation)

Second Rehearsal (scheduled a week before Confirmation)

General Rehearsal of Confirmandi & Godparents (scheduled a day before Confirmation)

Schedule of Confirmation: Once a year, before or after the Parish Fiesta on January 31.

Confession
*During Masses or by request* *During the Holy Hour on Thursdays after the 6:00pm Mass*

Funeral Chapels

There are four (4) funeral chapels

FAITH CHAPEL (Loc. 26)

Php180.00/hr (Php4,320.00/day)

130 persons sitting capacity

3 aircons (2 package & 1 window type)

bed and refrigerator

CHARITY CHAPEL (Loc. 28)

Php160.00/hr (Php3,840/day)

120 persons sitting capacity

3 aircons (2 package & 1 window type)

bed & refrigerator

HOPE CHAPEL (Loc. 27)

Php110.00/hr (Php2,640/day)

60 persons sitting capacity

2 aircons (1 package & window type)

refrigerator

LOVE CHAPEL (Loc. 18)

Php65.00/hr. (Php1,560.00/day)

30 persons sitting capacity

1 aircon (window type)

Reservations are via the parish office. (24 hours)

Rules and Regulations of St. John Bosco Funeral Chapels

Funeral chapels cater only to CATHOLIC FAMILIES.

In order to observe decorum in the Funeral Chapels during the wake, please take care to observe these policies:

Families and friends are encouraged to pray as they keep vigil. Be keenly aware of the sensibilities of others, and see to it that there be no playing, running or screaming of children which disturb the environment of quiet mourning.

Drinking liquor and gambling, etc. are not allowed inside and outside the funeral chapel. Snacks may be taken inside the family room.

Electrical appliances should have clearance from the office. Please refrain from moving furniture from one place to another. Wax candles are not allowed inside the chapels.

The gate closes at 12:00 midnight and opens at 5:00 am. Therefore, no visitors will be allowed in between this time.

Personal belongings inside the chapel and security of cars at the parking area are the exclusive responsibility of the owners.

Funeral Mass may be celebrated in the funeral chapel when the participants can fit inside; otherwise arrangement must be made well ahead of time to reserve the church.

The only commitment of the Parish to provide a priest is on the Funeral Day itself, no priest for daily or Novena masses.

The Parish does not provide a priest for gravesite ceremony.

Our maintenance personnel will be available only from 8:00AM to 5:00PM. Beware of persons entering the funeral chapels disguising or representing themselves as parish personnel.

Report at once damages & breakages of furniture and equipment for proper action by the administration. Damages and breakages due to the fault of the family member and guests will be charged to the family.

Blessings

By schedule. Please arrange at the parish office at least a week before date of blessing.

Sick Visitation and Anointing of the Sick
*Every Thursday at 9:30 AM or by request* The Ministry for the Sick, Elderly and Differently Abled conducts visitations of the sick, elderly and disabled members of the community with Fr. Manny giving the anointing of the sick, confessions and holy communion every Thursdays starting at 9:30AM.

Medical and Dental Clinic

Every Wednesday and Sunday 1 to 5 PM

Benefits and Costs of Treatments:

Medical Clinic: A love offering of Php30 from each patient. All medicines to complete the treatment (paracetamol, antibiotic, etc.) are provided by the parish free of charge.

Dental Clinic: Consultations are free. A fee of Php100 is charged the patient for tooth extraction but antibiotics are given out for free. For more difficult procedures such as teeth filling, this would entail a fee of Php120 per patient. However, all medicines are provided free of charge.

Residents of Makati are qualified to receive treatment. However, in emergency cases, the parish at times provide medicines for those non-residents who appeal for assistance from the parish.

Religious Store
*Monday to Friday* 8:00 AM - 11:30 AM 12:30 PM - 6:00 PM *Thursday* 8:00 AM - 11:30 AM 12:30 PM - 5:00 PM *Saturday* 8:00 AM - 12:00 NOON 1:00 PM - 5:00 PM

Adoration Chapel
*Open daily from 7:00 AM to 8:00 PM* "There are two things the devil is deadly afraid of: Frequent Communions Frequent visits to the Blessed Sacrament Visiting the Blessed Sacrament is essential if you want to overcome the devil. Attending Holy Mass destroys all devilish gains and the moment of the elevation of the Host is especially terrible for the devil." - St. John Bosco

Marriage Preparation Seminar

Every 4th Sunday of the month only for parishioners getting married in St. John Bosco Parish.

Ateneo CEFAM Satellite Counseling Center

Counseling provided by professional counselors from the Center for Family Ministries of Ateneo de Manila or CEFAM:

Child-Parent and Couple's Relationships

Pre Marital

Marital

Family

Individual

Counseling Schedule: (Day, Time, Counselor)

Monday 1:00 - 5:00 PM - Ms. Vicky Cantada

Tuesday 2:00 - 5:00 PM - Ms. Polly Garilao

Wednesday 11:00 - 4:30 PM - Ms. Sarah Panahon

Thursday 1:00 - 4:00 PM - Ms. Vicky Cantada

Friday 4:00 - 6:00 PM - Ms. Marivi Silva

Saturday - No Counselling

Sunday 9:00 - 12 NN - Ms. Marivi Silva

For more information or to schedule an appointment, please visit the parish office or call 894-5932 to 34 and look for Ms. Marissa Rufo

DON BOSCO PUGAD Home for Street Children and Migrant Youth

St. John Bosco parish truly lives out the charism of St. John Bosco to assist the poor and abandoned youth. Starting out in 1994 as a home and drop-off center for street children, it has evolved into a home for migrant youth as well. In October 2001, PUGAD (Pilipino word for "nest) was re-launched as a home for street children and migrant youth.

Street children taken into DON BOSCO PUGAD and who seek shelter from the harsh street environment go through a process of rehabilitation and care with the objective of bringing the children back to their perspective families or moving them to other institutions.

Moreover, migrant young men are also adopted into the center for a year or two upon the recommendation of the different Salesian parishes all over the country. These young men consists of poor but deserving youth who take up vocational and technical courses and are provided a home and other basic needs.

At DON BOSCO PUGAD, the boys go through religious formation through talks by select Salesian spiritual formation, Bible study and daily recitation of the rosary among others. Livelihood and entrepreneurial skills are learned as PUGAD operates its small businesses, such as its bakery, water refilling station and small cafeteria. Volunteers and social workers help out the Center Director in the home's various activities. Through PUGAD, volunteers participating in the various PUGAD activities have experienced spiritual renewal as they see Christ in the poor young boys of PUGAD.

For referrals please contact: (632)8438517
or e-mail donboscopugad@yahoo.com

Fr. Romeo Agustin "Ting" Miciano, SDB - Center Director

Bro. Antonio "Tony" Caspellan, SDB - Counselor

Fr. Salvador "Boy" Pablo, SDB - Administrator

Ramil dela Cruz - Livelihood Assistant

Rizza Jane Francisco, RSW - Social Worker

Rolly B. Enrera, RSW - Social Worker

We need you to help us. To make a financial donation, please deposit to any of the following bank accounts:

PESO Account:
Bank: Bank of Commerce-Pasay Road Branch, Makati City
Current Account No. 046-00-0000237-2
Account Name: Don Bosco Pugad: Home for Street Children & Migrant Youth

DOLLAR Account
Bank: BPI Family Bank - Pasay Road Branch, Makati City
Dollar Account No. 6744-0073-03
Account Name: Don Bosco Pugad: Home for Street Children & Migrant Youth.

*Always make your checks payable to Don Bosco Pugad. Fax us the deposit slip so we can issue you a receipt.

Don Bosco Pugad
St. John Bosco Parish Compound
Arnaiz Ave. cor. Amorsolo St.
Makati City, Philippines 1200
Phone & Fax no. (632)843-8517

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