Sinadya sa Halaran defines Capiceños religiosity
ROXAS CITY – The various religious activities for the 2008 Sinadya sa Halaran celebration (SSH) from December 4 to 8 will identify the Capiceños' religiosity.
This was revealed by Roxas City Councilor Carla Abela as she reported the preparations and updates of the SSH religious-based activities during a general meeting of the celebration's various working committees.
This year's feast day of Our Lady of the Immaculate Conception with the theme "See, Judge and Act with the Eyes, Heart and Love of Mary" coincides with the 301st anniversary of the parish here.
The different religious activities are highlighted by the novena masses, Prosesyon sang Patron sang Barangay sang Birhen, mass at the city plaza to be followed by a fluvial procession on Dec. 7, and series of fiesta masses on Dec. 8, among others.
Thousands of devotees are expected to flock and witness the sundown fluvial procession of the image of the Blessed Mother along the Panay River.
"After the fluvial procession the image of the Virgin Mary will be made to ascend with a matching dramatic effects to make the activity more meaningful and memorable," said Councilor Abela.
The fireworks display will follow after a short procession from the bridge to the Roxas City Cathedral to put back the Patroness in the church, she noted.
The Vespers Mass at the public plaza and feast day concelebrated mass will be officiated by Rt. Rev. Monsignor Vicente Hilata, PA VG and Capiz Archbishop Onesimo C. Gordoncillo, respectively. (PIA/A.Lumaque)