List of Churches in Metro Manila Business Districts
Catholic Churches will be packed today in observance of Ash Wednesday to participate in a ritual ushering in the Lenten season, the 40 days of preparation for Easter. Devotees will line up after the Mass for the application of ashes on their forehead, administered by priests and lay ministers using ashes which are typically gathered after the palms from the previous year’s Palm Sunday.
To facilitate devout Catholics, especially the working class, to join in the observance of Ash Wednesday, churches throughout the country will likely be open from morning up to early evening.
We have come up with a list of churches near Metro Manila Business Districts you can visit even after a grueling day at work.
-
Sto. Niño de Paz Community Greenbelt Chapel
Set amidst the verdant lushness of Greenbelt Park, the chapel has been the vibrant center of joyful worship, continuing formation, healing, and loving service for more than twenty-five years. It is a sacred space set apart from the frenzied throb of the surrounding business district, a blessed pause with the Lord for the busy office workers, tired shoppers, and nearby dwellers such as those in The Residences at Greenbelt, Legaspi Village, Makati.
Mass Schedule
Monday to Friday
7:15 am, 12:15 pm, 5:45 pm, 7:00 pm
Saturday
12:15 pm Filipino Mass
4:30 pm, 6:00 pm Anticipated Sunday Masses
Sunday
7:15 am, 9:00 am, 10:30 am, 12:00 pm, 3:00 pm, 4:30 pm, 6:00 pm, 7:30 pm
-
Sts. Peter and Paul Church
Tucked away in a narrow side street off the main road of old Makati is the Church of Sts Peter and Paul. The church is situated in Barangay Poblacion which is off old Makati’s J.P Rizal Avenue and actually off the side of a quieter residential section of Makati Avenue, just a few minutes away from One Rockwell Condominium in Makati.
Mass Schedule
Monday to Saturday
6:00 am and 7:00 am, 6:30 pm
Sunday
6:00 am, 7:00 am, 8:00 am, 9:00 am, 10:00 am, 5:00 pm, 6:00 pm, 7:00 pm, 8:00 pm
-
Saint Andrew the Apostle Church
Located in Bel-Air Village, Makati City, it is one of the known Modern Edifices designed by Leandro V. Locsin in Makati City. This Parish is dedicated to Saint Andrew the Apostle, the patron saint of Metro Manila and Bel-Air Village. Furthermore, the church is minutes away from Bel-Air Tower residents.
Mass Schedule
Monday to Saturday
6:30 am, 12:15 pm and 6:30 pm
Sunday
6:30 am (Tagalog), 8:00 pm, 9:30 am, 12:15 pm, 3:30 pm (Tagalog-Children’s Mass), 5:00 pm, 6:30 pm and 8:00 pm
-
St. John Bosco Parish Makati
Established on March, 1976 with Fr. Godfrey Roozen, SDB, as its first parish priest, the parish has since dedicated itself to carrying out the mission of its patron saint, Saint John Bosco, the Father and Teacher of the Young. It is located at the Don Bosco Compound A. Arnaiz Avenue corner Amorsolo Street, Makati City, near Kingswood Towers.
Mass Schedule
Monday to Friday
6:30 am and 7:30 am, 12:15 pm and 6:15 pm
Saturday
6:30 am, 6:00 pm (Anticipated mass)
Sunday
6:00 am, 7:15 am, 8:30 am, 10:00 am, 11:15 am
12:30 pm, 4:00 pm, 5:30 pm, 7:00 pm, 8:30 pm
-
National Shrine of Our Lady of Guadalupe
Declared a national shrine by the Philippine Catholic church on May 31, 2010, their patroness, Our Lady of Guadalupe, represents pro-life, including the unborn, the sick, the aging, and the disabled. It is located at 1923 Orense Street, Guadalupe Nuevo, Makati City. Residents of Bellagio Towers can reach the church in a matter of minutes.
Mass schedules
Monday to Saturday
6:00 am, 12:00 pm, 6:30 pm
Sunday
5:00 am, 6:05 am, 7:30 am, 8:30 am, 10:00 am
12:00 pm, 4:00 pm, 5:30 pm, 7:00 pm, 8:15 pm
-
Santuario De San Antonio Parish
Santuario de San Antonio was converted into a parish on April 16, 1975, with a territory consisting of Urdaneta Village, North and South Forbes Park and Dasmarifias Village. It is a model parish that effectively and efficiently serves its community for the greater glory of God. Located at 3117 Mckinley Road, Forbes Park Subdivision, Makati City, just a short distance from Bellagio Towers.
Mass Schedule
Monday-Friday
6:15 am
7:30 am with Morning Prayers at 7 AM before mass, 12:15 noon
6:00 pm with Evening Prayers after mass
Saturday
6:15 am, 7:30 am with Morning Prayers at 7 AM before scheduled mass
12:15 noon, 4:30 pm, 6:00 pm (Anticipated)
Sunday
6:30 am (Tagalog), 7:45 am, 9:00 am, 10:30 am, 12:00 noon, 4:30 pm, 6:00 pm
-
Nuestra Señora de Gracia Church
A Baroque Roman Catholic church whose territory of the parish covers the San Carlos Seminary, the major seminary of the Archdiocese of Manila and the Our Lady of Guadalupe Minor Seminary. Founded by Augustinians, this 400-year old church was reconstructed and re-opened to the public again in 1983. It is very accessible to condominium residents of Makati namely Bel-Air Tower residents.
Mass Schedule
Monday to Saturday
6:00 am and 6:00 pm
Sunday
6:00 am, 7:15 am, 8:30 am, 9:45 am, 5:00 pm, 6:15 pm, 7:30 pm
-
St. Francis of Assisi Parish
After twenty-six years, the Church of St. Francis of Assisi stands at the center of the spiritual life of the Christian community in the parish, as the fountainhead of faith, hope, and charity. Located at Order of Friars Minor Capuchin Friary Shaw Blvd., Greenhills, Mandaluyong City. Ideal for residents of Twin Oaks Place since they reach the church in a couple of minutes.
Mass Schedule
Monday to Friday
6:00 am, 6:30 am, 7:00 am and 6:00 pm
Saturday 6:00 am and 6:00 pm
Sunday 5:30 am, 6:30 am, 7:30 am, 8:45 am, 10:00 am and 11:15 am and 5:00 pm, 6:15 pm and 7:30pm
-
Parish of Our Lady of the Abandoned
The Parish of the Our Lady of the Abandoned is a Spanish colonial period church located at Coronado St., Brgy. Hulo, Mandaluyong City. The revered image of its patron came from Spain and arrived in the Philippines in 1717. It is located at New Panaderos Street, Sta. Ana, Manila. Residents of Twin Oaks Place needs to take a 15-minute jeepney ride to reach the church.
Mass Schedule
Monday
6:30 am
Tuesday to Saturday
6:30 am, 6:00 pm
Sunday
7:00 am, 8:30 am, 4:30 pm, 6:30 pm, 8:00 pm
10. Parish of the Holy Sacrifice
More popularly known as the UP Chapel, the church was constructed under the supervision of Fr. John P. Delaney, who began ministering to the spiritual needs of the campus in 1947. It is located at J P Laurel cor, Apacible St, Diliman, Quezon City, Metro Manila. Perfect for residents of La Breza Hotel for it’s only a few minutes away.
Mass Schedule
Monday to Saturday
6:00 am, 12:00 pm, 6:00 pm
Sunday
6:00 am, 7:00 am, 8:00 am, 9:00 am, 10:00 am, 11:00 am, 4:00 pm, 5:00 pm, 6:00 pm, 7:00 pm, 8:00 pm
11. Christ the King Parish
A parish with a community of Christ-centered Catholics who are called to serve the through evangelization, holistic formation, and cultivation of community life. Located at Greenmeadows Ave., White Plains, Quezon City. Those living in Manhattan Parkview will be able to arrive at the church in about 10 minutes via public transport.
Mass Schedule
Monday to Saturday
6:00 am, 7:00 am, 6:00 pm
Saturday
6:00 am, 7:00 am, 6:00 pm, 7:30 pm (Anticipated Mass)
Sunday
6:00 am (Tagalog), 7:30 am, 9:00 am, 10:30 am, 12:00 noon, 5:00 pm, 6:30 pm, 8:00 pm
12. Sto. Rosario Church
Formerly under Immaculate Conception Cathedral Parish, the church enshrines the 19th century Virgin Mary, said to be different among others, for she has a moon underneath her feet. Located at Ortigas Ave, Ext., Rosario, Pasig City, it is the ideal church for Alexandra and Valle Verde residents to hear mass.
Mass schedule
Monday to Saturday
6:00 am, 12:15 pm, 6:15 pm
Sunday
5:00 am, 6:30 am, 8:00 am, 9:30 am, 11:00 am, 3:30 pm, 5:00 pm, 6;30 pm, 8:00 pm
In a busy world that expects us to be perfect, Ash Wednesday gives us an opportunity to freely confess our imperfections. Let us not forget the true meaning of the ashes placed on our foreheads is as not only a reminder of our mortality and sinfulness but also an opportunity to totally turn away from our sins and lead a life toward God.
Cover image courtesy of: www.flickr.com/photos/marufish
