05/05/2026
[4\4] ๐๐๐๐๐๐ | DEO GRATIAS 2026 โBearing Hope, Sharing Love: SHC LaMPs' Vincentian Cordian Commitment to Missionโ
In celebration of its 142nd founding anniversary Sacred Heart College of Lucena City, Inc. held Deo Gratias 2026 which gathered the institution's community in a thanksgiving marked by faith, service and a shared mission.
The celebration commenced with registration at the SHC Lounge facilitated by the HRDO team, followed by a Eucharistic Celebration at the Sacred Heart Chapel presided over by Rev. Fr. Richmond Gerard S. Amado and led by the CVF team. Anchored on the Holy Gospel from John 14:21-26, the homily emphasized Godโs presence in both trials and triumphs are often revealed through the people we journey those experiences with.
After a short transitional break, participants proceeded to the SHC Rendu Cultural Center and Gymnasium for the program proper, which opened with a processional of personnel, lay mission partners ( LaMPs ), service awardees, and retirees, led by the masters and ladies of the ceremony.
The opening prayer was led by Ms. Hazel E. San Gil & the CVF team, followed by the singing of the Philippine National Anthem and the College Hymn led by Ms. Marisel V. Sante & the AVR team. An opening dance number soon followed by the selected LaMPs and servant administrators which set the tone of the celebration.
Welcoming remarks were delivered by Sr. Rosalia T. Glorioso, DC, followed by the inspirational message of Sr. Elenit E. Soriano, DC, institution president, who highlighted the theme of grace, mission, and hope. During the program she also announced the new Institutional Organizational Chart for the Academic Year 2026-2027, symbolizing the continued commitment of the institution to leadership and mission.
The program continued with the presentation of special awards led by the Special Awards Committee, followed by the recognition of service awardees facilitated by the HRDO team. Certificates, plaques, and tokens of appreciation were awarded by Sr. Soriano, DC, with assistance from the Daughters of Charity community. Messages from the service awardees and retirees followed, including reflections from Ms. Mercedes R. Celemente, who rendered 37 years of service, and Ms. Ma. Victoria T. Dalut, who rendered 30 years of service. Ms. Clemente emphasized the value of relationships formed within the institution, noting that the people you meet and those who support you are what give meaning to every shared experience. Meanwhile, Ms. Dalut reflected on her journey by concluding her message with the song You Decorated My Life, illustrating how her initially mundane and unexpected application to SHC gradually became something meaningful and beautifully โdecoratedโ over time. Together, they uniquely expressed their personal experiences in living out SHCโs motto, โWhere love is serviceโ feeling and filling the love during the time theyโve served.
The celebration proceeded with tribute performances, including special song and dance numbers, a tribute to the retirees, and the sending on mission to Sr. Soleded F. Espaldon, DC. The event concluded with appreciation rites, community dancing and agape fellowship activities led by the CVF team.
Deo Gratias 2026 concluded with the SHC connection reaffirming its commitment to faith, service and unity, as it moves forward grounded in its Vincentian-Cordian values.
๐๏ธ | Olesha Aia Evero
๐ท | Fran Sebastian Javelosa