St. Joseph - Carmona (SJC) Prayer Group was established as an affiliate of the Hearts of Jesus and Mary Prayer Community (HJMPC) in 2009 with eleven (11 ) couples coming from San Vicente Ferrer Prayer Group.  The first prayer meeting was held in a small chapel in Brgy. Mabuhay, Carmona, Cavite.  After two (2) years, the SJC Core Group decided to request HJMPC to recognize SJC as a regular prayer group.  During the deliberation with the then Board of Servant Leaders, the Core Group was informed that the request was being denied because SJCPG had not complied with the required number of covenanted members to become a regular HJMPC prayer group.  With utmost humility, the Core Group respectfully accepted the decision of the Board, stating that they were willing to obey the will of God and to wait for the right time.

 

While waiting, the group continued to serve and to guide the new members in their spiritual journey.  Finally, after the completion of the Spiritual Formation for Covenanted Members Seminar by some of the new members, thereby meeting the required number of covenanted members, the group applied again to become a regular member of the Community, which the BSL approved.  On August 12, 2012, St. Joseph Carmona Prayer Group was inaugurated to become the 16th prayer group of HJMPC.

 

Like any religious groups, SJCPG also underwent a painful struggle, specially in securing a regular venue for its weekly prayer meetings.  With the increasing number of members, the chapel was no longer adequate, compelling the Core Group to look for a bigger venue.  Since SJCPG had members residing in Carmona Estate, the newly-established Nuestra Señora Del Santisimo Rosario Parish Church in the subdivision was considered a convenient choice.   Taking things one step at a time, the group initially requested Parish Priest Fr. Ronel Ilano to celebrate Holy Mass for the group every month.  The other activities were still held at the Milagrosa Chapel.  After a few months, a new parish priest, Rev. Fr. Orlie Jimenez was assigned to Santisimo Rosario Parish.  During the get-to-know meeting with each organization with Fr. Orlie, SJCPG requested him to allow the group to hold its weekly prayer meetings in the Church.  With the guidance of the Lord and Fr. Orlie’s approval, SJC found a new home, where St. Joseph was reunited with his spouse, Nuestra Señora del Santisimo Rosario.  In return, SJCPG has, to date, been actively participating in various Parish activities; i.e., Music Service, Lectors, Commentator and Lay Ministers during Holy Mass.  The group also held social action projects, such as feeding program and Balik Eskwela Project.

 

At present, the group has more than 50 active couple members and continues to increase in membership.

• ACTIVITIES:
  * Prayer Meeting - every Wednesday @7pm
  * Music Service in Parish Holy Mass - every 1st and 2nd Saturday of the month
  * LECOM and Lay Minister Service in Parish Holy Mass