Linens/Furnitures
A white cloth that is spread upon the Altar and upon which the Chalice and the Paten are placed during the Mass.
Corporal
Vessel used to hold the incense grains
Incense Boat
The area of the Church where the Altar, the Ambo and the Presider’s Chair are located.
Sanctuary
A long white robe worn by the Priest, the Deacon and the Altar Servers. It symbolizes purity.
Alb
Name of our Parish Priest
Rev. Fr. Riel M. Posas
A small white linen cloth which is used to wipe the rim of the Chalice.
Purificator
Little vessels that hold the water and the wine at Mass.
Cruets
Place at which the Word of God is proclaimed- the readings, the gospel, the Homily and the Prayers of the Faithful. Also known as the Table of the Word, Pulpit or Lectern.
Ambo
The outer garment worn by the Priest at Mass. It symbolizes charity.
Chasuble
Name of our Patron Saint
San Jose Manggagawa
A square linen, stiffened with cardboard or plastic-set on the chalice to prevent dirt from falling into it.
Pall
The cup that holds the Precious Blood (wine) of Jesus.
Chalice
A book containing the Gospel by the Priest and Deacon. It is carried by a Deacon, a Reader or a Server.
Book of the Gospel
It is used during many solemn celebrations like Benedictions of the Blessed Sacrament.
Cope
Name of our Bishop
Most Rev. Cerilou U. Casicas, DD
Known also as the Table of the Eucharist/Lord. This is the Holy Table from which the Priest presides over the Liturgy of the Eucharist.
Altar
Metal container on chain in which incense are burned, used during Mass or any other special celebrations.
Thurible/Censer
The book containing the First, Second Readings from the Bible that are proclaimed at all masses. Usually used by the Readers and Psalmists. This is usually placed at the Ambo.
Lectionary
A long narrow band of cloth that looks like a scarf. It symbolizes authority of the Priest in community.
Stole
When is the Feast Day of Saint Joseph the Worker?
May 1
The large decorated box in which the Most Blessed Sacrament is reserved.
Tabernacle
A large vessel that holds the Blessed Sacrament for Benediction.
Monstrance
The book containing all the Prayers the Priest says during the Mass.
Sacramentary
A large white shawl worn around the shoulders while carrying the Blessed Sacrament.
Humeral Veil
What are the Seven Sacraments?
1. Baptism
2. Confirmation
3. Holy Eucharist / Communion
4. Confession
5. Anointing of the Sick
6. Holy Orders
7. Matrimony / Marriage