Mother Anna Ventura Sacred Heart Child Care Center - Marikina City

𝓗𝓐𝓟𝓟𝓨 𝓑𝓘𝓡𝓣𝓗𝓓𝓐𝓨
𝓢𝓡. 𝓚𝓐𝓡𝓔𝓝!🎉🎉🎉

“𝙏𝙝𝙚 𝙇𝙤𝙧𝙙 𝙗𝙡𝙚𝙨𝙨 𝙮𝙤𝙪 𝙖𝙣𝙙 𝙠𝙚𝙚𝙥 𝙮𝙤𝙪; 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝙇𝙤𝙧𝙙 𝙢𝙖𝙠𝙚 𝙝𝙞𝙨 𝙛𝙖𝙘𝙚 𝙨𝙝𝙞𝙣𝙚 𝙤𝙣 𝙮𝙤𝙪 𝙖𝙣𝙙 𝙗𝙚 𝙜𝙧𝙖𝙘𝙞𝙤𝙪𝙨 𝙩𝙤 𝙮𝙤𝙪; 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝙇𝙤𝙧𝙙 𝙩𝙪𝙧𝙣 𝙝𝙞𝙨 𝙛𝙖𝙘𝙚 𝙩𝙤𝙬𝙖𝙧𝙙 𝙮𝙤𝙪 𝙖𝙣𝙙 𝙜𝙞𝙫𝙚 𝙮𝙤𝙪 𝙥𝙚𝙖𝙘𝙚.” - 𝙉𝙪𝙢𝙗𝙚𝙧𝙨 6:24-26

RAMADAN AND LENT BEGIN
ON THE SAME DAY

In 2026, Ramadan and Lent will begin on the same day, February 18, presenting a unique and meaningful coincidence that highlights the deep spiritual connections between Muslims and Christians. This rare alignment provides an opportunity for both faith communities to reflect on the shared values that underpin their religious practices—values such as devotion, self-discipline, compassion, and the pursuit of inner transformation.

Catholic Bishop Jose Colin Bagaforo describes this shared beginning as “a grace,” emphasizing that it is more than just a coincidence; it is an invitation for believers to come together in faith and solidarity. Both seasons—though rooted in different religious doctrines—serve as periods of intense spiritual reflection, prayer, fasting, and acts of charity. They are times when adherents are called to look inward, seek forgiveness, and renew their commitment to love and service.

This simultaneous observance underscores the universality of spiritual longing and the importance of compassion in human life. It reminds us that despite differences in rituals and beliefs, Muslims and Christians are united in their pursuit of divine connection and moral renewal. The convergence challenges communities to transcend religious boundaries and work collaboratively toward common goals—caring for the marginalized, safeguarding creation, promoting peace, and healing societal wounds.

Furthermore, this coincidence can serve as a catalyst for greater interfaith dialogue and understanding. It offers a collective moment to pray together, act in solidarity, and recognize our shared humanity. In a world often divided by conflict and misunderstanding, such occasions reinforce the idea that faith can be a unifying force—a source of hope and peace.

Ultimately, the fact that Ramadan and Lent start on the same day in 2026 encourages believers to see their spiritual journeys as interconnected and mutually enriching. It is an invitation to embody love, compassion, and humility not only within their own faith communities but across all faiths and cultures. This shared observance becomes a living prayer—spoken through fasting, acts of kindness, and a collective commitment to making the world a better, more compassionate place.

MASS SCHEDULE:
TAGALOG
6:00 AM
8:00 AM
6:00 PM
8:00 PM

6:00 PM - AYALA MALL, MARIKINA HEIGHTS

𝙃𝙖𝙥𝙥𝙮 𝘽𝙞𝙧𝙩𝙝𝙙𝙖𝙮 𝙎𝙧. 𝙈𝙞𝙣𝙚𝙧𝙫𝙖!🎉🎈🎂🥳

𝑀𝒶𝓎 𝓉𝒽𝒾𝓈 𝓈𝓅𝑒𝒸𝒾𝒶𝓁 𝒹𝒶𝓎 𝒷𝓇𝒾𝓃𝑔 𝓎𝑜𝓊 𝒶𝓁𝓁 𝓉𝒽𝑒 𝒽𝒶𝓅𝓅𝒾𝓃𝑒𝓈𝓈 𝓎𝑜𝓊 𝒹𝑒𝓈𝑒𝓇𝓋𝑒.💞

“𝘛𝘩𝘦 𝘓𝘰𝘳𝘥 𝘣𝘭𝘦𝘴𝘴 𝘺𝘰𝘶 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘬𝘦𝘦𝘱 𝘺𝘰𝘶; 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘓𝘰𝘳𝘥 𝘮𝘢𝘬𝘦 𝘏𝘪𝘴 𝘧𝘢𝘤𝘦 𝘴𝘩𝘪𝘯𝘦 𝘰𝘯 𝘺𝘰𝘶 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘣𝘦 𝘨𝘳𝘢𝘤𝘪𝘰𝘶𝘴 𝘵𝘰 𝘺𝘰𝘶; 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘓𝘰𝘳𝘥 𝘵𝘶𝘳𝘯 𝘏𝘪𝘴 𝘧𝘢𝘤𝘦 𝘵𝘰𝘸𝘢𝘳𝘥 𝘺𝘰𝘶 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘨𝘪𝘷𝘦 𝘺𝘰𝘶 𝘱𝘦𝘢𝘤𝘦.” -𝘕𝘶𝘮𝘣𝘦𝘳𝘴 6:24-26

MAVSHCCC Administrators, Teachers and Parents participated in the celebration of Jubilee for Schools at St. Gabriel of Our Lady of Sorrows Parish, Marikina City with Fr. Karel S. San Juan, SJ as the Resource Speaker.

Theme: " Jubilee Year for Educators: Hope, Heart, Synodality"

Father Karel San Juan, SJ highlighted in his talk character and values that are more important than skills.
“Shine like stars,” Father Karel said. Today’s celebration of Jubilee for Schools is a convergence of educators, students and ministry across schools in Marikina Heights.
Maraming salamat sa lahat ng mga nakisama, at nakisaya sa Jubilee for educators.

Celebrating the Onomastico of our dear Mother Foundress💐

Mother Anna Maria Ventura, our Foundress, was named after St. Anne, the mother of the Blessed Virgin Mary.

26th of July 2025