ICP celebrates Solemnity of Christ the King

By Dr. Ma. Asuncion P. Quimlat

For the past 15 years, the Parish of the Immaculate Conception (ICP) has always celebrated the Solemnity of Christ the King with the Annual Tinagba Festival. Parishioners are encouraged to offer cash or goods as a sign of thanksgiving for a fruitful year and to ask for continued graces for the next year. The said event is always held at the Parish Church.

As ICP celebrates 60 years and as the ICP-SKK (ICP-Saradit na Kristyanong Komunidad) prepares for its 15th anniversary in 2026, the SKK leaders, through the approval of Parish Priest Rev. Fr. Marcel Emmanuel DP Real, brought the Tinagba Festival to the different clusters of the Parish.

The Parish held a Triduum of Masses and Prayers preceeded by a Holy Hour on November 21 to 23. On the feastday itself, parishioners gladly made their offerings during the Mass at 6:30 in the morning. A Eucharistic Procession was held after the Mass, ending in front of the statue of Christ the King outside the Parish Church.

The Cluster Tinagba Festival followed. SKK leaders and members decorated designated chapels, namely, San Roque, Sto Niño, San Rafael, and San Isidro Chapels. In these chapels, each cluster offered goods to be shared with the cluster’s beneficiaries: children, youth, young moms and seniors. Before the distribution, doctors of different specialities conducted a Medical Mission preceded by a lecture on nutrition.

Volunteer Physicians were Dr. Marimil Bombase, Dr. Joey Rañola, Dr. Gerardo Villafuerte, Dr. Michellaine Tolentino, Dr. Philip John Amanse, Dr. Michelle Semańa and Dr. Agnes Claveria. Volunteer Nutritionists were Ms. Melba de Vera and Ms. Gemma Gonzaga.

It was a very fruitful Sunday morning for both clergy, SKK leaders, health care workers, communities and beneficiaries. Each November, as Catholic Church closes the Liturgical Year, ICP renews her commitment to adore, serve and follow Christ the King.

Pediatric Consultation with Dr Michellaine T. Tolentino at San Roque Chapel, Concepcion Pequeña during Christ the King celebration at ICP .(Photo: Dr. Marita Quimlat)