Golden Jubilee of Sr. Irene Maria of the Sacred Heart of Jesus, RA

Golden Jubilee of Sr. Irene Maria of the Sacred Heart of Jesus, RA

Eucharistic Celebration, 10:00 am, Saturday, 18 December 2010

 San Roque Parish Church, the Parish of the Provincialate Community

San Roque Parish Church

It was a joy to welcome the Province to our Parish after many years.  In the 80's when the Novitiate was still in Aliw Street, we celebrated the First Vows of our Sisters in this Parish.  Today the Parish Church is almost complete.  It has just been recently consecrated last September 2010.


Sr. Irene Maria of the Sacred Heart began her postulancy with the Religious of the Assumption on November 24, 1957. 

Sr. Irene and Sr. Marjo

St John of the Cross whose feast it was on that day, has marked her spirituality as she carries her daily cross silently and steadfastly in the following of Jesus. 


On December 8, 1960, she made her First Profession of Vows in Assumption, Iloilo, choosing the mystery of the Sacred Heart. For her, the heart of Jesus suffers for the salvation of the world. With the Immaculate heart of Mary she draws strength and courage as she continues to carry on the ups and downs of her simple life joyfully, in union with the Most Sacred Heart of Jesus.

The celebration was in thanksgiving for God’s fidelity and love in the presence and support of her Religious Community, her family, relatives and friends.

The celebration also gave everyone present an opportunity to share the blessings we have received and participate in making a difference in the life of another. Sr. Irene Maria together with the community of the Provincialate chose to assist in the building of the home of one of our lay partners, as the significant act of her Golden Jubilee.

As she renewed her commitment to live only for Jesus Christ and the extension of His Kingdom, we prayed that the occasion may also be for all of all a renewal of our personal and communitarian calls. May God bless us and make us holy in the loving service of others. 


May He grant us the grace to grow in Faith, Hope and Love so that through us Jesus Christ will be known and loved wherever we may be.

Priest-celebrants were our Assumption Fathers Richard and Leo, and our dear Parish Priest, Rev. Father Andy Ortega Lim, as our Main Presider and homilist. It was a simple and joyful celebration.