St. Catherine Of Alexandria Ministry of Youth Volunteers - Carcar City

24/08/2026

𝐀𝐍𝐍𝐔𝐍𝐓𝐈𝐎 𝐕𝐎𝐁𝐈𝐒 𝐆𝐀𝐔𝐃𝐈𝐔𝐌 𝐌𝐀𝐍𝐆𝐔𝐌!

The Parish Youth Volunteers Ministry proudly presents our newly appointed Pastoral Committee Chairpersons and newly appointed Treasurer.

•Treasurer - Dwen Aubrey Aleonar
•Worship Committee Chairperson- Catherine Hermunda
•Education Committee Chairperson- Van Lorenze Bardinas
•Service Committee Chairperson- Louie Ybañez
•Temporalities Committee Chairperson- Ahsley Nicole Ubas
•Youth Frontier Committee Chairperson- Mira Janette Cancio
•Social Communication Committee Chairperson- James Terubin Baraquia

May they serve with dedication, humility, honesty, and unity. May they work together to support the activities of the ministry and inspire other young people to serve God and the Church.

Congratulations to our newly appointed officers! May God guide and bless you as you begin your new responsibilities.

24/08/2026

𝙋𝙔𝙑 𝙈𝙤𝙣𝙩𝙝𝙡𝙮 𝙈𝙚𝙚𝙩𝙞𝙣𝙜 | August 23, 2026

Yesterday, we, the Parish Youth Volunteers Ministry, gathered at Camomot Hall for our Monthly Meeting. It was a meaningful gathering where we came together to discuss important matters, share updates, and strengthen our commitment to serving our parish community.

One of the highlights during our monthly meeting was the announcement of our Newly Appointed Pastoral Committee Officers.

•Worship Committee Chairperson- Catherine Hermunda
•Education Committee Chairperson- Van Lorenze Bardinas
•Service Committee Chairperson- Louie Ybañez
•Temporalities Committee Chairperson- Ahsley Nicole Ubas
•Youth Frontier Committee Chairperson- Mira Janette Cancio
•Social Communication Committee Chairperson- James Terubin Baraquia

We warmly congratulate our newly appointed officers as they begin their new responsibilities in serving the ministry. May they lead with dedication, humility, and commitment, and may they continue to inspire others through their willingness to serve.

As we move forward, may we continue to work together in unity, support one another, and remain dedicated to our mission of serving God, the Church, and our fellow youth.

23/08/2026

Happy Birthday, Inday Jhehan! 🎉💖

Wishing you a beautiful day filled with happiness, love, and God's abundant blessings. Thank you for being a wonderful part of our PYV family. Your kindness, dedication, and joyful spirit are truly appreciated. May the Lord continue to guide your path, strengthen your faith, and bless you in all that you do. Enjoy your special day, Inday Jhehan! ✨🙏

20/08/2026

Happy Birthday, Ate Mary Jane! 🎉💚

Wishing you a wonderful birthday filled with happiness, love, and God’s abundant blessings. Thank you for being a valued member of our PYV family. May the Lord continue to guide you, strengthen your faith, and bless you in everything you do. Enjoy your special day, Ate Mary Jane! ✨🙏



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16/08/2026

Bible Verse | August 16, 2026

“𝐇𝐞 𝐡𝐚𝐬 𝐦𝐚𝐝𝐞 𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐲𝐭𝐡𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐛𝐞𝐚𝐮𝐭𝐢𝐟𝐮𝐥 𝐢𝐧 𝐢𝐭𝐬 𝐭𝐢𝐦𝐞.”
–𝐄𝐜𝐜𝐥𝐞𝐬𝐢𝐚𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐬 𝟑:𝟏𝟏

This bible verse reminds us, especially the youth, that God has a perfect time for everything. As young people, we sometimes feel pressured because we see others achieving their dreams while we are still trying to find our own path. We may feel like we are behind, but we should remember that everyone has a different journey.

There will be times when we face problems, failures, and disappointments. But these experiences can help us grow and become stronger. We may not understand why things happen now, but we can trust that God has a good plan for us. We do not need to rush. Let us enjoy our youth, learn from our experiences, keep our faith, and wait for God’s perfect time. In the right time, He will make everything beautiful.

15/08/2026

Happy Birthday, Bro. Ian!

May God continue to bless you with good health, happiness, wisdom, and abundant grace. May He guide you always as you faithfully serve Him and His people. Thank you for being a valuable part of the Parish Youth Volunteers Ministry and for sharing your time, talents, and dedication with the ministry. May your special day be filled with joy, love, and countless blessings. Keep shining and continue to be a blessing to others!

08/08/2026

Happy Birthday, Ate Ashley! 🎉💚

Wishing you a wonderful birthday filled with happiness, love, and God’s abundant blessings. Thank you for being a valued member of our PYV family. May the Lord continue to guide you, strengthen your faith, and bless you in everything you do. Enjoy your special day, Ate Ashley! ✨🙏



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02/08/2026

01/08/2026

Happy Priest's Day, mga Padre!!❤️

🙏Not for Themselves, But Entirely for Us✨

As “stewards of the mysteries of God” (1 Cor 4:1), our Priests are essentially mediators between the Trinity and mankind. They live on the threshold between time and eternity, between earth and Heaven.

On this Priests' Day, the Saint John Vianney Sunday—we pause to reflect on the immense gift of the sacred priesthood.
We, Carcaranons, lift our hearts today in profound gratitude for the spiritual providence, wise counsel, and loving shepherd’s hearts of our Parish Priests: Fr. Mike, Fr. JJO, Fr. Ed, and Fr. Dennis; and our Parochial Vicar, Fr. Vhen.

Thank you, Fathers, for your fervent ministry in feeding our souls through the Sacraments and bringing us ever closer to the heart of God.

As you lift our names, families, and silent burdens before the Lord at Holy Mass, know that your Carcaranon flock surrounds you with our own daily prayers—asking God to sustain, protect, and refresh your priestly hearts. May He grant you necessary graces for the strength, wisdom, good health, and joyful perseverance in the mission He entrusted you.

Friends, kindly take a moment to drop a heartfelt prayer or word of thanks for our priests in the comments below.

Happy Priests' Day, dear Fathers! 🙏✨

“The priest is not a priest to himself. He does not give himself absolution. He does not administer the sacraments to himself. He is not for himself. HE IS A PRIEST FOR YOU.” St. Jean Baptiste Marie Vianney, Priests’ Patron

01/08/2026

𝐃𝐚𝐢𝐥𝐲 𝐁𝐢𝐛𝐥𝐞 𝐕𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐞 | August 2, 2026

"𝑫𝒐𝒏'𝒕 𝒍𝒆𝒕 𝒂𝒏𝒚𝒐𝒏𝒆 𝒍𝒐𝒐𝒌 𝒅𝒐𝒘𝒏 𝒐𝒏 𝒚𝒐𝒖 𝒃𝒆𝒄𝒂𝒖𝒔𝒆 𝒚𝒐𝒖 𝒂𝒓𝒆 𝒚𝒐𝒖𝒏𝒈, 𝒃𝒖𝒕 𝒔𝒆𝒕 𝒂𝒏 𝒆𝒙𝒂𝒎𝒑𝒍𝒆 𝒇𝒐𝒓 𝒕𝒉𝒆 𝒃𝒆𝒍𝒊𝒆𝒗𝒆𝒓𝒔 𝒊𝒏 𝒔𝒑𝒆𝒆𝒄𝒉, 𝒊𝒏 𝒄𝒐𝒏𝒅𝒖𝒄𝒕, 𝒊𝒏 𝒍𝒐𝒗𝒆, 𝒊𝒏 𝒇𝒂𝒊𝒕𝒉 𝒂𝒏𝒅 𝒊𝒏 𝒑𝒖𝒓𝒊𝒕𝒚." - 𝟏 𝑻𝒊𝒎𝒐𝒕𝒉𝒚 𝟒:𝟏𝟐

Reflection:

This verse reminds us that being young does not stop us from making a difference. God calls every young person to be a good example to others. We do not have to be perfect—we simply need to follow Him and choose what is right. Even if others underestimate us because of our age, we can still show God's love through our words and actions.

Being an example in speech means using kind, honest, and respectful words. In conduct, it means doing what is right even when no one is watching. In love, it means caring for others and helping those in need. In faith, it means trusting God and remaining faithful to Him. In purity, it means keeping our hearts and minds focused on what is good and pleasing to God.

Whether we are at church, in school, at work, at home, or in our community, we have the opportunity to reflect God's goodness. Every act of kindness, every honest word, and every faithful decision can encourage others and bring glory to God.

May we never let our age, fears, or doubts stop us from serving the Lord. Instead, let us continue to grow in faith and become living examples of Christ's love each day.