Vision and Mission

Core V al ues

• Spiritual Growth• Family• Community• Peace• Integrity• Forgiveness

Vis ion

We are a community sanctified by the Spirit of Jesus Christ the Good Shepherd and united in His Self-sacrificing love and service of God the Father.

With Mary as our mother and model, we are a faithful and evangelizing witness to all families, the youth, and the poor.

As a home and school of Gospel holiness, and following the spiritual path of communion, we continue to be the “salt of the earth and light of the world” for the third millennium.

Missi on

Sharing in the life suffering, death and resurrection of our Lord Jesus Christ, we the Good Shepherd Cathedral Parish community offer our undying love, sacrifice and commitment to Him for the transformation of our people into a Christ-centered community by deepening the spiritual growth of life of the families, the youth, the children and the poor.

We shall proclaim to all, by word and deed, His message of love, holiness, solidarity and communion.

Parish Pastoral Council (PPC)

The Good Shep he rd P arish Pastor al Cou nc il is a parochial structure consisting of representative members of the parish who form one body with the pastor in fulfilling the Church’s ministry. The parish council is consultative and advisory. The advice of this council is to be formally sought by the parish priest before any major decisions which affect the parish are made. (Parish Council: In the service of the Lord)

Core V al ues

• Spiritual Growth• Family• Community• Peace• Integrity• Forgiveness

Vis ion

We are a community sanctified by the Spirit of Jesus Christ the Good Shepherd and united in His Self-sacrificing love and service of God the Father.

With Mary as our mother and model, we are a faithful and evangelizing witness to all families, the youth, and the poor.

As a home and school of Gospel holiness, and following the spiritual path of communion, we continue to be the “salt of the earth and light of the world” for the third millennium.

Missi on

Sharing in the life suffering, death and resurrection of our Lord Jesus Christ, we the Good Shepherd Cathedral Parish community offer our undying love, sacrifice and commitment to Him for the transformation of our people into a Christ-centered community by deepening the spiritual growth of life of the families, the youth, the children and the poor.

We shall proclaim to all, by word and deed, His message of love, holiness, solidarity and communion.

Ai ms and Purposes

The f oll owi ng aims and purposes ar e being pursued by t he Coun ci l:

1. To transform God’s people into a Christ-centered community by deepening their spiritual values and uplifting the quality o life of the families, the youth, the children, and the poor.

2. To promote, preserve and witness to the core values of the parish community, namely: spiritual growth, family, community, peace, courage, integrity and forgiveness.

3. To serve as a forum for ecclesial unity, dialogue and consultation among the representative People of God in matters affecting the life and activity of the Church.

4. To coordinate and integrate apostolic movements, organizations, and service entities to maximize their potentials and to avoid duplication of works and labors.

5. To foster, secure and maintain the participative concern and collective assistance and endeavor of all lay apostolates in the administrative work and pastoral agenda for the Parish through shared decision making.

6. To serve as a living and dynamic agent of renewal in society, according to the vision of Christ by coordinating and interacting with various social and civic organizations, barangay authorities and communities, as may be permitted by the parish priest.

These aims and purposes likewise serve as the spiritual and moral guideposts of the mandated organizations in planning and implementing their respective programs and activities in the parish.

PPC Execomm (2005-2006)

The Ex ecu ti ve Com mi ttee ( Ex eco mm) shares, in a consultative capacity, in the decision making of the parish and implements the decisions arrived by the Body. However, the final decision remains with the Parish Priest, who by designation by the Archbishop, to whom he is personally accountable, is the proper and rightful shepherd of the parish.

Parish Priest and Rector Msg r. Jesus Romu lo C. R añada

Head Servant Leader Kuya Br ice Abel la

Servant Secretary Ate B hea P . V ec ina

M E M B E R S

Worship Ministry Kuya Br ice Abel la

Education Ministry Ate Florence F. Rana

Social Services & Kuya Fr anc isco D. Nipal

Development Ministry

Youth Ministry Kuya Reg inald F. Guina

Family and Life Ministry Kuya An to nio & Ate Josef ina Bi cen io

Basic Ecclesial Comm. Kuya Rey naldo T. Vir ay

Public Affairs Kuya Lit o R. Fernan dez

RDI Ate R ose Impe ria l

Temporalities Kuya Roger Mendoza

Worship Ministry

The Worsh ip Min istr y’s main apostolate is to provide for orderly, animated and meaningful liturgical celebrations, especially, of the Eucharist and the sacraments, and other para-liturgical activities in the parish center and in the different Basic Ecclesial Communities (BEC) zone and pastoral areas: to promote the growth and deepen the commitment of the different liturgical ministries and organizations meant to enhance worship life; to promote devotion to the Eucharist and to the Blessed Virgin Mary, or particularly to the person of the parish.

Worship Minis try Kuya Bri ce Abella(Servant-Leader)

Secretary Ate Rache lle De V er a

http://www.goodshepherdcathedral.org/ministries_worship.htm

• Altar Servers

• Special Ministry for Holy Communion

• The Lay Ministry of the Word

• Cantors

• Praise and Music Ministry o CWL Choir o Key of C Choir o People, Precious & Few (PPF) Choir o Sons & Daughters Choir o Dakilang Pastol Choir o Our Lady Family Choir o Friends Choir

o Disciples Choir o Twelve-Fifteen Choristers

• Mother Butlers Guild

• Liturgical Arts and Design

• Procession

• Healing Ministry

Kuya Eric Gu il len

Kuya An to nio Taroy

Kuya Lit o R. Fernan dez

Kuya Eric Or acio n

Ate Lidja DelmoAte Vida Sab abanKuya Qui le Gui lle nKuya Alex C ar an dang Ate Angel Sierv o Kuya Nono y LetargoAte Lidja DelmoKuya Alex Bu tac/Kuya Bin g G arciaAte R achel le De VeraAte Jen ny Ortega

Ate Lett y Rol lan

Kuya Fr ank Abarquez

Kuya Jess Falmos

Ate Nita Ma gat

Ministry of Altar Servers

“Whoever serves me must follow me, and where I am, also will my servant be. The Father will honor whoever serves me.” – John 12: 26

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What is the Min istry of Altar Serv ers?

The Minis try of Altar Serv ers is a group of young male servers assisting in the parish liturgical celebrations. Its main goal is to encourage young boys and men to become worthy guards of honor to the Eucharistic King and enkindle greater piety and devotion to Christ through the Holy Sacrifice of the Mass.

Vis ion

To involve young boys in serving Jesus through the Holy Eucharist and the worship of His word and works.

Objec ti ves

• To develop young boys in the life of service to Jesus;• To strengthen their relationship with Jesus;• To create a strong brotherhood using service as

foundation;• To engage in social, cultural, sports, and religious

activities; and• To help in the evangelization efforts initiated by the

parish.

Ac ti vi ties

• Sunday service• Liturgical activities• Formation workshops• Processions• Annual retreat• Summer outings

Quali fica tio n and R equ ir eme nts

• 10-17 years of age• Has received the First Holy Communion• Photocopy of baptismal certificate• 2x2 photo

Meeti ngs

For Aspirants and Committed Altar Servers – 1st and 3rd Saturdays of the Month

TO A N AL TAR BOY

To be Christ’s page at the altar,To serve him freely there,

When angels falterBowed low in reverend prayer.

To hear man’s poor petition,To sound the silver bell,

When He in sweet submissionComes down with us to dwell.

God bless you, lad, forever,And keep you in His care, and

Guard you, that you never Belie the robes you wear.

For white bespeaks untaintedA heart both tried and true;

And red tells love, the saintedAnd holy martyrs knew.

Throughout life, then, endeavorGod’s graces to employ;And be in heart forever

A holy altar boy.

ALTAR SERVER'S P RAYER

Open my mouth, O Lord, to bless your Holy Name.

Cleanse my heart from all evil and distracting thoughts.

Enlighten my understanding and inflame my will

that I may serve more worthily at your holy altar.

O Mary, Mother of Christ the High Priest, obtain for me

the most important grace of knowingmy vocation in life.

Grant me a true spirit of faith and humble obedience

so that I may ever behold the priest as a representative of God and willingly follow Him in the Way,the Truth, and the Life of

Christ.Amen.

For more information, please contact:

Bro . Macky Vi llas is @ 938-6378Bro . Paolo Nicdao @ 431-3766Bro . Jo nas Almeri no @ 0915-8811235

Healing Ministry

What is the Good S hepherd Heal in g Minis try?

It is under the Worship Ministry with consultative and advisory staff functions.

What is the Missio n / Vis ion Stateme nt of the Min istry ?

In line with the Good Shepherd Cathedral Shrine's core values:

• Spiritual Growth• Family• Community• Peace• Integrity• Forgiveness

Vis ion

We are a community sanctified by the Spirit of Jesus Christ the Good Shepherd and united in His self-sacrificing love and service to God, His Father.

With Mary as our mother and model, we are faithful and evangelizing witnesses to all families, the youth and the poor.

As a home and school of Gospel holiness and following the spiritual path of communion, we continue to be the "salt of the earth and the light of the world" for the third millennium as spiritual, emotional and physical healers.

Missi on

Sharing in the life, suffering, death and resurrection of Our Lord Jesus Christ, we the Good Shepherd Cathedral Parish community offer our undying love, sacrifice and commitment to Him for the further TRANSFORMATION of our people into a Christ-centered community and for DEEPENING the spiritual growth of the families, the youth, children of the poor.

We shall proclaim to all, by word and deed, His message of love, holiness, solidarity and communion.

How do we do them ?

With God's grace motivating each one with the gracious help of Our Lady we intend to try to heal and deepen peace of soul by:

• promoting the common good while thanking God humbly;• receiving the Sacrament of Reconciliation;• balancing resources of the Healing Ministry while crediting teamwork;• promote synergy in the organization through positive communication

Serv an t Leader Ate Nita Magat

Asst. Head Ate Fe Pecache

Secretary Ate Helen Palabyab

Tre asurer Ate Nene Mendoza

The Lay Ministry of the Word (Lectors and Commentators)

Vis ion

The La y Minis try of t he W ord envisions itself to be a strong and unified Ministry, having a membership that is full of sincere dedication, profound commitment and a high degree of spirituality, fortified with an effective capacity to proclaim, evangelize and live the Good News of our Lord and empowered by the fire of the Holy Spirit, all for the greater glory of God.

Missi on

As true witnesses of the Word of God in our lives, our families and to all, we, the members of the Lay Ministry of the Word, seek to achieve excellence in proclaiming and evangelizing the Word of the Lord so that, inspired by Christ, the people listening to the Word may grow to be a transforming difference in the quality of the Filipino life; to attain and practice that profound realization and understanding that the sacred task we are called to perform requires strong commitment, inspired dedication, deep spirituality and conscious responsibility; and, to derive strength and unity from each member, from each member’s professionalism and expertise, from each member’s willingness to be open and improve, from each member’s capacity to be a true Catholic and from each member’s personal commitment to Christ.

Offi cers and Members:

Ser vant Lead er/P ri or Judge Lito Fernandez

Asst. Prior Kuya Elmer Lagasca

Se cretary Ate Cherry Panado

Treasure r Ate Lvee Bahia

Members:

• Kuya Aaron Atienza• Kuya Bobby Laviste• Kuya Brice Abella• Kuya Elmer Lagasca• Kuya Gerber Garate• Kuya Goody Garate• Kuya Jerry Solamo• Kuya Jess Falmos• Kuya Joel Erestain• Kuya Jonas Almerino• Kuya Justin Fernandez• Kuya Lito Fernandez• Kuya Max Fernandez

• Kuya Tony Garcia

• Ate Abby Abanilla• Ate Art Estupigan• Ate Brenda Roldan• Ate Carina Dacanay• Ate Claire Reyes• Ate Cherry Panado• Ate Flor Lagasca• Ate Glorife Raquel• Ate Ione Alejo• Ate Issa Pazcoguin• Ate Jem Muñez• Ate Juno Gonong• Ate Leah Peñaserada• Ate Lorie Fulgencio• Ate Lucy Arnesto• Ate Lvee Bahia• Ate Marge Labuac• Ate Nene Mendoza• Ate Pam Mijares• Ate Rita Leviste• Ate Rose Imperial• Ate Russell Norva• Ate Vanessa Cacanindin

• Ate Vanessa Tan

How to Ser ve in this Minis try :1. Open to male or female parishioners aged 15-30 years old;2. Must be proficient in proclaiming in English and Filipino before an audience;3. Applicants must pass a Parish-conducted audition;4. Must be of good moral character and a practicing Catholic.

For more information, please contact: Judge Li to Fer nandez at goodshepherdlectors@yahoo.com .

Mother Butler Guild

The Mother Bu tler Gu ild is an organization of Catholic women whose main concern is the sanctification of its members and their fellowmen through the service to the Lord in the care and beutification of the altar. It is named after its Foundress Mother M arie Josep h Bu tler , an Irish nun of the Congregation of the Sacred Heart of Jesus, who also founded the Marymount College in America. Her outstanding love for Jesus in the Eucharist impelled a devotion towards the care and upkeep of the altar.

The late Rufi no Car di nal San to s established the Mother Butler Guild of the Archdiocese of Manila on April 28, 1961.

In 1980, an invitation was extended to the women of the newly inaugurated Parish of the Good Shepherd to join the workers in the Lord’s vineyard. Hence, the Mother Butler Guild (MBG) GSP Unit was formally organized. Forty four (44) women initially responded to the call and became the officers and members of the MBG. They devoted their time, talent and treasures in providing vestments and linens and in beautifying the altar thereby enhancing the liturgy – the basic life of the church.