The idea of establishing a fifth prayer group, this time in the Makati area, was initiated by great organizer, Tito Naning Alinea, on February 22, 1993.  In this endeavor, he was assisted by Tito Hermie (now deceased) and Tita Cecile Alonzo and Tito Rollie and Tita Solly Catalan, who had since migrated to Canada.  Tito Naning was successful in obtaining the approval of Rev. Father Max Ocampo, Parish Priest of the National Shrine of the Sacred Heart, for the holding of weekly prayer meetings in the Shrine every Tuesday from 7 p.m. to 10 p.m.  As befitting, the prayer group named itself the Sacred Heart of Jesus Prayer Group (SHJPG).  SHJPG was officially recognized as a regular prayer group of the HJMPC on June 29, 1993.

 

To this day, SHJPG is remembered for its first anniversary celebration presentation of the musical play JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR.  The presentation showcased the theatrical and musical talents of its members in their colorful costumes.

 

SHJPG celebrated its 28th Anniversary last June 15, 2021. At present, SHJPG has 74 members, 34 of whom are Covenanted and 40 are non-covenanted.

 

• ACTIVITIES:
  a) Core Meeting - every Monday after the FFGA of the month
  b) Prayer Meeting:
      • 1st Tuesday - Holy Mass
      • 2nd Tuesday - Nurturing Talk
      • 3rd Tuesday - Holy Hour
      • 4th Tuesday - ACTS
      • 5th Tuesday - Group Dynamics
  c) Other Events (Parish Activity - National Shrine of Sacred Heart Parish)
     • Sponsor in the recitation of Holy Rosary and floral offering every month of May (Flores de Mayo)
     • Sponsor every Christmas in the Misa de Gallo
     • Attendance of Pastoral Head at every Pastoral Meeting in NSSH.
     • Music service by SHJ Music Group every 1st and 2nd Sundays of the month, twice in Misa de Gallo and participation in the concert of NSSH.