Ministries & Organizations

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UNITED IN FAITH & SERVICE

IHMP Ministries & Organizations

The ministries, devotional groups, and mandated organizations of the Immaculate Heart of Mary Parish (IHMP) form the lifeblood of our pastoral mission. Together, they animate our liturgical worship, faith formation, social outreach, family life, and youth apostolate.

Explore our active ministries below or visit the dedicated Ministries Portal .

LITURGICAL & DEVOTIONAL LIFE

Worship Ministry

The Worship Ministry of the Immaculate Heart of Mary Parish is at the center of our community’s spiritual life. Its mission is to facilitate meaningful encounters with God through prayerful liturgies, enhance the spiritual growth of the faithful, and promote a deeper love for our Catholic traditions. Through well-prepared celebrations and devotions, the ministry helps us experience the beauty, reverence, and joy of worship, drawing us closer to Christ and to one another as a parish family.

Music Ministry

Leads the faithful in sung worship during liturgical celebrations, creating an atmosphere of reverence and joy that draws hearts closer to Christ through choirs, instrumentalists, and cantors.

Lectors & Commentators

Proclaims the Word of God and guides the assembly through the parts of the Mass, fostering active participation and deeper appreciation of the Holy Scriptures.

Extraordinary Ministers

Assists in the reverent distribution of the Holy Eucharist during Mass and brings Holy Communion to the sick, elderly, and homebound in the parish community.

Greeters & Collectors

Extends the welcoming hospitality of Christ to parishioners and visitors, and assists in the orderly gathering of offerings during liturgical celebrations.

Claretian Altar Servers (CMAS)

Young lay members commissioned to assist the clergy at the altar, ensuring the solemnity and reverence of every Holy Mass, rite, and devotions.

Altar Ladies Society

Established in 1969 as the parish's very first organization, dedicated to the loving care and upkeep of the sanctuary, altar linens, flowers, and vestments.

Apostleship of Prayer

The Pope’s Worldwide Prayer Network unit at IHMP, uniting daily prayers with Christ for the monthly intentions of the Holy Father and the needs of the world.

Eucharistic League

Promotes perpetual adoration of the Blessed Sacrament, organizing monthly Holy Hours and weekly personal adoration in the IHMP Adoration Chapel.

Block Rosary

Fosters Marian devotion by leading the daily Rosary in church, organizing neighborhood block rosaries across BECs, and animating the annual Living Rosary.

Legion of Mary

Worldwide association of lay faithful devoted to prayer, visiting the sick and imprisoned, leading block rosaries, and assisting in sacramental preparation.

Apostles of Divine Mercy

Cenacle of Divine Mercy devoted to spreading trust in God’s mercy, praying the Chaplet daily at 3:00 PM and holding weekly Scripture and St. Faustina formation.

SPIRITUAL GROWTH & CATECHESIS

Formation Ministry

Dedicated to forming, equipping, and animating the laity for active participation in the Church’s mission. It deepens lay spirituality, leadership competencies, and theological knowledge through ongoing renewal seminars, catechesis, and Scripture formation.

PREX (Parish Renewal Experience)

A transformative Catholic seminar for spiritual renewal, deep conversion, and community bonding, inspiring parishioners to serve the Church with renewed zeal.

Catechetical Ministry

Educates children, youth, and adults in the Catholic faith across schools, communities, and parish activities (Sambata, Flores de Mayo), preparing candidates for Sacraments.

Biblical Ministry

Promotes Bible sharing circles at the family and BEC level (Biblia-Aral-Dasal-Asal), reflections through "From the Pews", and monthly talks with Claretian Missionaries.

Public Affairs Ministry (PAM)

Advocates for good citizenship, good governance, electoral reforms (PPCRV), environmental stewardship, and social dialogue rooted in Catholic Social Teaching.

Neocatechumenate Movement

Christian initiation and faith renewal itinerary in small parish-based communities, rediscovering baptismal graces through Scripture, Eucharist, and communal conversion.

SANCTITY OF MARRIAGE & FAMILY

Family and Life Ministry (FLM)

Envisions a Christ-centered community of Filipino families rooted in faith, united in love, and empowered to witness to the Gospel. It nurtures family spirituality, marriage enrichment, and pastoral accompaniment across all life stages.

Ascending Life Ministry (ALM)

Forms a supportive community for elderly and seniors-to-be, affirming aging as a graceful season of opportunity, Christocentric wisdom, and spiritual healing.

Christian Family Movement (CFM)

The oldest family life organization in the Philippines, guiding couples and children in family-oriented spirituality and proclaiming the beauty of marriage.

Missionary Families of Christ (MFC)

Evangelistic and missionary community dedicated to defending faith, family, and life with "womb-to-tomb" ministries for kids, youth, singles, couples, and widows.

OUTREACH, JUSTICE & CHARITY

Social Services Development Ministry (SSDM)

A faith-driven outreach arm dedicated to serving the physical, emotional, and social needs of marginalized families, inspired by St. Anthony Mary Claret's missionary zeal and the compassionate Heart of Mary.

Catholic Women’s League (CWL)

Founded at IHMP in 1972 under the motto "Charity, Work, and Loyalty," providing Catholic women avenues for faith formation, charitable works, and parish empowerment.

Parish Age of Legacy Ministry (PALM)

Honors seniors through 4 core programs (i-SERVE, i-PRAY, i-CARE, i-SEARCH), fostering intergenerational care and affirming Psalm 92:14.

Knights of Columbus (Council 16704)

Claret Council chartered in 2017, embodying charity, unity, fraternity, and patriotism while offering mutual aid and supporting pro-life programs.

YOUTH & YOUNG ADULTS

Parish Youth & Vocation Ministry

Known as Kabataang Claret, this vibrant community forms young people to live their faith with passion, purpose, and missionary service through youth masses, camps, retreats, Vocation Days, and social outreach.

Kabataang Claret Youth Apostolate

Organizes leadership formation, Bible sharing, retreats, and community projects that empower teens and students as young missionary disciples of Christ.

Young Adult Professional Ministry

Provides pastoral care, fellowship, and stewardship platforms for young adults and professionals (late 20s–30s) navigating career, marriage discernment, and Church leadership.

SPECIALIZED MINISTRIES & COMMISSIONS

Specialized Ministries & Commissions

Social Communications & Media (SocCom)

Serves as the bridge between IHMP and the community through media and technology. Handles official social media channels, Mass livestreams, graphic design, newsletters (ALAB), the Ka-Heart video series, and the parish website.

Temporalities Ministry

Entrusted with the care and maintenance of church buildings, halls, annexes, facilities, and physical assets, ensuring a safe, dignified, and functional environment for liturgical worship and community gatherings.

Stewardship Ministry

Inspires parishioners to live out the "Spirituality of Stewardship"—generously sharing gifts of prayer (time), service (talent), and financial offerings (treasure) in gratitude to God ("Gifted to Give").

Ecumenical & Interreligious Dialogue

Reaches out to non-Catholic Christian brethren and other faith communities for mutual understanding, social action, and fellowship as one human family, guided by Christ’s prayer "that they all may be one" (John 17:21).

IHMP Shrine Commission (IHMP-SC)

An ad hoc body operating directly under the Parish Priest and in collaboration with the PPC, overseeing all programs, documentation, infrastructure enhancements, and Marian devotions toward achieving full Diocesan Shrine status.

  • Foster and institutionalize devotion to the Immaculate Heart of Mary
  • Establish IHMP as a center of Marian pilgrimage
  • Comprehensive historical and devotional documentation
  • Facility and heritage upgrades for pilgrim readiness
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Forming Hearts After Mary’s Heart

“One Heart, One Faith, One Family.”

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