“Santo Niño de Cebu Mass”
History of the Santo Niño de Cebu
On April 28, 1565, Juan Camus, a sailor in the fleet of Miguel Lopez de Legaspi,
found in a modest house of the then village of Cebu the image of the Santo Niño,
which at the time all agreed had been brought from Europe. Deeply impressed by
this finding and aware of its significance, Legaspi ordered an official inquiry
conducted; the document drawn on May 16 of the same year and still extant in the
archives of the Santo Niño Convent of Cebu, tells us from the testimony of
eyewitnesses that the Image was found inside a small pine box, preserved in
almost perfect condition; it had on a little shirt and cap; two of its right hand's
fingers were raised in a gesture of blessing, while the left hand held a globe
symbolizing the world.
In a solemn procession the image was carried to the provisional Church the
Agustinian Fathers were using at the time; later, another Church was built on the
exact location where the image has been found; this is the site of the Santo Niño
Church where the Agustinians have cared for the image and the Filipino people
have venerated it through the centuries.
An earlier authenticated entry in the journal of Pigafetta, clerk in the Magellan
expedition, explains the origins of Santo Niño; on the day Queen Juana was
baptized by Father Pedro Valderrama, chaplain on that expedition, Pigafetta
himself presented her with the Image.
During the last World War, a bomb fell inside the church, but the image was found
unscathed. It was one of the numberless miracles and powers attributed to the
Holy Image.
In 1965 the interior of the historic church was renovated for the observance of the
Fourth Centennial of the Christianization of the Philippines held in Cebu City. It
was during this centennial celebration that the church, on April 1, 1965, was
elevated to the rank of Basilica Minore by the Sacred Congregation of Rites with
all the rights and privileges accruing to such title.
With the full cooperation and support of the Filipino people and sanctioned by the
National Historical Commission of the Philippines, the Agustinian Fathers have
built a marble chapel inside the Basilica. Construction of the chapel started in
August 1975. This fitting shrine of Santo Niño now serves as the center of
devotion of Catholic Philippines. Here the miraculous image of the Comforter of
the first missionaries and now the Patron of the Philippines is being honored and
venerated.
(E. Perez, OSA; S. Escurra, OSA)
Sound your trumpets all His angels,
Spell His name all stars ablaze
Thunder glory all clouds in heaven,
Ring all creatures loud His praise.
Refrain:
Viva Sto. Niño! Pit Senyor! Viva Sto. Niño! Pit Senyor!
Viva Sto. Niño! Pit Senyor! Viva Sto. Niño! Pit Senyor!
Tell His might all winds and forests,
Sing His marvels birds and springs.
Trace His path, sun, moon, stars and comets,
Give Him thanks all vales and hills.
THE HISTORY OF THE HAMPTON ROADS STO NIÑO NOVENA AND
FIESTA
In 1992, three ladies from Cebu and Bohol: Arlene Fronteras, Cynthia Dumadag,
and Luz Ceniza, arrived in Hampton Roads via New York, bringing with them their
deep faith and love for the Santo. Niño de Cebu. They started the 9-day novena in
different homes throughout Virginia Beach. By 2000, the celebration had grown too
large to be held in the various homes so this was moved to the San Lorenzo Spiritual
Center which had been built largely through the efforts of the Cebuano Speaking
Association of Tidewater and its members. For the first time, we had a large enough
venue to also hold our own version of the Sinulog which is an important part of the
Cebu celebration to honor the Sto Niño.
In late 2014, the CSAT’s Spiritual Director, the Reverend Father Leo Manalo, was
laicized by the Diocese of Richmond and as a sign of support, love, respect and
admiration for his many contributions to the organization and the faith community of
Hampton Roads, the novena and fiesta were moved from the San Lorenzo Spiritual
Center to the parish churches in the community. In 2015, this was held at the Church
of the Ascension and the 2016 novena and fiesta is now being celebrated at the
Church of the Holy Family on Great Neck Road in Virginia Beach.
Our pilgrimage in honor of our beloved Sto. Nino de Cebu continues! May the future
hold the promise of peace and harmony through our devotion to His Holy Name!
 “Gozos”
Verse 1 Batobalani sa gugma *You are a magnet for our Love
Santo Niño de Cebu
Sa da-ang tawo palangga (3) * Beloved by everyone.

KANAMO MALO-OY KA UNTA Have Mercy on us, Lord,

Novena
NGA KANIMO NANGILABA (2X). Listen to our pleas.

Verse 2 Dinhi sa siyudad sa Sugbo * Here in the city of Cebu

Ang matahum mong larawan
Sa unang mga misyonero
Sa usang balay hipalgan.
Kanila ikaw nagpakita
Gikan lang sa imong gugma.
* Your beautiful image
*Was found in a house
* By the missionaries,
* You revealed yourself to them
* Through Your love.

Verse 3 Gi-ludhan ka og gisimba * You were adored and praised

Niadtong mga kapari-an * By the clergy,
Sa tanan’g mga katawhan * and their people
sa mga puno-an nila; * And their leaders:
Kay sa pagtan-aw kanimo * Because when they saw You
Kristiano sila nahimo. * They became Christian.

Verse 4 Ang simbahan gipatindog * The church was built

Niadtong mga tawhana, * By the people so that You
Aron ang larawan nimo * May have a home
Dunay usang puluy-anan *And there they may
Ug didto gihangyo nila * Worship You and
Nga kaluy-an nimo sila-a. * Ask for Your blessings.

Verse 5 Nangayo kami kanimo * We ask You now

Nga ang matahum mong * To find a home
Larawan, sa sulod sa kalag * in our hearts, Santo Niño, Quench our Thirst.
namo, makahimo’g puluy-anan, Fiesta – January 16, 2016, Saturday 10AM
Kay sa tanang kinahanglan, * because for all our needs, Novena - January 6-14, 2016 7PM
Ikaw ang among dalangpan. * It is to You we come. Holy Family Catholic Church

Sponsored by the Cebuano Speaking Association of Tidewater, CSAT

 Novena Coordinators
LET US PRAY
1st Santo Niño, quench our thirst for your MERCY
January 6, 2016 – Wednesday
O Santo Niño, *who has said, * “Ask, and you shall receive; *seek, Coordinators:
and you shall find; *knock, and it shall be opened unto you,” *give, we Dan and Celsa Rucker - King Humabon and Queen Juana 2015
beseech You, *to us who ask, *the gift of Your divine love, *that we Cesar and Bobbie Liguid - King Humabon and Queen Juana 2016
may love You *with our whole heart, *in word and work, *and never
cease *from showing forth Your praise. 2nd Santo Niño, quench our thirst for LOVE
January 7, 2016 – Thursday
Coordinators: CSAT Youth – Kaitlyn Monsanto, President
Make us, O Lord, *to have a perpetual fear and love *of Your holy & Arlene Fronteras
name, *for You never fail *to govern them *whom You do solidly
establish *in Your love; *through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen. 3rd Santo Niño, quench our thirst for JUSTICE
(Indulgence of 7 years, No. 114) January 8, 2016 -Friday
Coordinators: Dodie Tajan

4th Santo Niño, quench our thirst for COURAGE

CONCLUDING PRAYER
5th
O miraculous Santo Niño prostrate before your sacred Image,
we beseech you to cast a merciful look on our troubled hearts. Let 6th
Your tender love, so inclined to pity, be softened at our prayers, and
grant us that grace for which we ardently implore you. Take from us
all unbearable affliction and despair. For your sacred infancy's sake
hear our prayers and send us consolation and aid that we may praise 7th
you, with the Father and the Holy Spirit, forever and ever. Amen.
In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. Amen
January 9, 2016 - Saturday
Coordinators: Rene Aspa& Nora Redd
Santo Niño, quench our thirst for your GRACE
January 10, 2016 - Sunday
Coordinators: Tessie Medina, Ampy Nerona & Bob Morrison
Santo Niño, quench our thirst for your HEALING
January 11, 2016 - Monday
Coordinators: Knight of Columbus and the Ladies Auxiliary
of San Lorenzo Council # 12378, & Lumen Barbero
Santo Niño, quench our thirst for KNOWLEDGE
January 12, 2016 - Tuesday
Coordinators: Puring Basilio, Mission of Pure Hope,
Parishioners of St. Benedict’s Parish with Rev. Fr. Neal Nichols, FSSP
Carmen Bojo and Sylvia Sanchez

8th Santo Niño, quench our thirst for REFUGE

January 13, 2016 – Wednesday
Coordinators: Anna Bellavance & Melba Culver

9th Santo Niño, quench our thirst for PEACE

January 14, 2016 – Thursday
Coordinator: Danea Garcia & Cynthia Dumadag
PRELUDE “What Child Is This”
WELCOME
Opening Ceremony (1st Novena Night only)
Dan and Celsa Rucker, King Humabon & Queen Juana 2015
Cesar and Bobbie Liguid, King Humabon & Queen Juana 2016
READING OF THE HISTORY
THE ROSARY
Joyful Mysteries (Monday & Saturday)
1. The Annunciation of the Lord to Mary
2. The Visitation of Mary to Elizabeth
3. The Nativity of our Lord Jesus Christ
4. The Presentation of our Lord
5. Finding Jesus in the Temple
Sorrowful Mysteries (Tuesday & Friday)
1. The Agony of Jesus in the Garden
2. The Scourging at the Pillar
3. Jesus is Crowned with Thorns
4. Jesus Carried the Cross
5. The Crucifixion of our Lord
Glorious Mysteries (Wednesday & Sunday)
1. The Resurrection of Jesus Christ
2. The Ascension of Jesus to Heaven
3. The Descent of the Holy Spirit upon the Apostles
4. The Assumption of Mary into Heaven
5. Mary is Crowned as Queen of Heaven and Earth
Luminous Mysteries
1. The Baptisim in the Jordan
2. The Wedding at Cana
3. The Procamation of the Kingdom
4. The Transfiguration
5. The Institution of the Eucharist
OFFERING OF CHILDREN TO THE
HOLY CHILD JESUS OF CEBU
O Sweet Jesus, Most Holy King of Kings, who in Thy great love for
us, humbled Thyself to be conceived and born like us, to show
humility in Thy Godly person, in the stable with the animals, in the
little town of Bethlehem, Thou were obedient, wise and good to Thy
Father, St. Joseph and Holy Mother Mary, Thou callest us to Thee, to
be with Thee in Kingdom in Heaven; Thou hast given us strength in
our Faith to love, we come before Thy Sacred Image to offer our body
and spirit, our purity and innocence.
O, Most Holy Child Jesus, we love Thee eternally; look down upon us
who have come to adore Thee. Be Our Guardian Angel and Protector
from evil and Preserver of our Innocence and Purity. We implore
Thee, Jesus, to protect the Holy Church and the Holy See and Spread
the Faith throughout the world; bless Thine children who kneel before
Thy Holy Image asking for Thine Mercy and love and in Thy infallible
promises and hoping from Thee everything. AMEN.
PRAYER to Señor Santo Niño of Cebu
(For all those who travel by air, sea and land)
O, Señor Santo Niño! Because Thou art the Way, the Truth and the
Life of all men I beseech Thee to protect me from sickness, accidents
and calamities on the earth and at sea. Lead me to follow the righteous
path of goodness for my salvation and happiness; don't abandon me in
my sorrows, but instead have pity on me, Sweet Jesus, till death.
AMEN.
* Pray one OUR FATHER, one HAIL MARY, and one GLORY BE…
EJACULATIONS PRESENTATION OF THE VIGIL CANDLE
JESUS,
(To ask Jesus for something through His Holy Name. Song: “Amahan Namo” (The Lord’s Prayer)
25 years of indulgence.
Plenary indulgence at the hour of death.) Amahan namo, nga anaa sa mga langit,
(300 days of indulgence) Pagdaygon ang Imong Ngalan.
JESUS and MARY and JOSEPH, Moabot kanamo ang Imong gingharian,
(7 years and 280 days of indulgence) Matuman ang Imong pagbuot,
MY JESUS HAVE MERCY ON ME.
(300 days of indulgence) Dinhi sa yuta maingon sa langit.
JESUS, MY GOD, I LOVE YOU ABOVE ALL. Ang kalan-on namo sa matag adlaw,
(50 days of indulgence) Ihatag kanamo karong adlawa,
SWEET JESUS, I PRAY THEE NOT TO BE MY JUDGE Ug pasayloa kami sa among mga sala,
BUT MY SAVIOUR INSTEAD.
(50 days of indulgence) Ma-ingon nga kami nagapasaylo sa mga nakasala kanamo,
MOST-LOVING, MOST-MERCIFUL JESUS MAKE MY HEART Ug dili mo kami itugyan sa mga panulay,
MOST INTIMATELY UNITED AND DWELL IN THEE. Hinonoa luwasa kami sa ka-dautan.
(300 days indulgence)

OFFERING OF CHILDREN TO THE SCRIPTURE READING:

HOLY CHILD JESUS OF CEBU
V/. The word of the Lord.

O Sweet Jesus, Most Holy King of Kings, who in Thy great love for R/. Thanks be to God.
us, humbled Thyself to be conceived and born like us, to show
humility in Thy Godly person, in the stable with the animals, in the
little town of Bethlehem, Thou were obedient, wise and good to Thy REFLECTION
Father, St. Joseph and Holy Mother Mary, Thou callest us to Thee, to
be with Thee in Kingdom in Heaven; Thou hast given us strength in MEDITATION SONG
our Faith to love, we come before Thy Sacred Image to offer our body
and spirit, our purity and innocence.
O, Most Holy Child Jesus, we love Thee eternally; look down upon us PRAYERS OF THE FAITHFUL
who have come to adore Thee. Be Our Guardian Angel and Protector
from evil and Preserver of our Innocence and Purity. We implore “Santo Niño, quench our thirst.”
Thee, Jesus, to protect the Holy Church and the Holy See and Spread
the Faith throughout the world; bless Thine children who kneel before
Thy Holy Image asking for Thine Mercy and love and in Thy infallible
promises and hoping from Thee everything. AMEN.
The Novena
HOLY GOD WE PRAISE THY NAME
Holy God, we praise Thy Name.
Lord of All! We bow before Thee;
All on earth Thy scepter claim,
All in heaven above adore Thee;
Infinite Thy vast domain,
Everlasting is Thy reign.
Hark! The loud celestial hymn,
Angels’ choirs above are raising;
Cherubim and Seraphim
In Unceasing Chorus praising,
Fill the heavens with sweet accord,
Holy, Holy, Holy Lord!
Fill the heavens with sweet accord,
Holy, Holy, Holy Lord!
In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit.
Amen.
(PLEASE BE SEATED)
ACT OF CONTRITION. (To be recited daily)
Señor Santo Niño Hymn
(Stand)
E. Perez S. Ezcurra
(Stand)
VERSE 1
One day to these Islands * As gift and in pledge * God sent You to us
* O beloved Child * And always You have been * The light of our
souls * The guide of our people * The flame in our hearts.
(Refrain):
Señor Santo Niño, with Your scepter Guide our people
who hail You King forever, Filipinas is Your kingdom.
Señor Santo Niño, in Your hand The world finds its rest;
proclaim Your truth and justice, bring to men Your
peace and love.
VERSE 2
The ship You were sailing * Arrived at our shores * To conquer this
land, * The Pearl of the seas: * But You had decided * To stay in this
soil * To conquer our people * And give us a name.
VERSE 3
The queen and the rajah, * Accepting the faith, * Received You in
their arms * And fell on their knees; * They welcomed Your Presence
* And called on Your Name * To ask for Your blessing * And help in
their needs.

Oh, my Dear Jesus! You are our King and our God, because of Your
love for us You came down from heaven born of the Virgin Mary. My
heart weeps, for in spite of Your goodness we have committed many
sins. Forgive us, Oh Jesus, for our sin of ingratitude in return for Your
goodness. Strengthen our will to resist temptation and sin. With Your
Grace we will be able to fulfill our promises and share with Your glory
in heaven. Oh, Holy Child Jesus, who is ever good and loving, we
kneel before You, our true God. With humility we implore You to give
us Your mercy and grant us all the favors we ask of you in this
NOVENA, so that we will enjoy the blessings of heaven. AMEN.
VERSE 4
More ships in the Orient * with soldiers arrived; * And searching for
gold, * They found You instead; * Legaspi, Urdaneta, the rajah, the
queen * Their subjects, our people, * Proclaimed You their King.
VERSE 5
Now one as a nation * We pay You respect * Our people did pledge *
A long time ago * We ask You to hear * The prayers of all: * The sad
and forsaken, * The poor and the sick .
When we feel impatient, and our cross irritates us,
Santo Niño, help us.
Always, always, in spite of weakness, falls and
shortcomings of every kind,
Santo Niño, help us.
Lamb of God, who take away the sins of the world;
Spare us, O Jesus.
Lamb of God, who take away the sins of the world;
Graciously hear us, O Jesus.
Lamb of God, who take away the sins of the world;
Have mercy upon us, O Jesus.
Jesus, hear us.
Jesus, Graciously hear us.
V/. Praise be the name of the Lord
R/. Now and forever.
LET US PRAY
Oh, sweet and merciful Jesus! Senor Santo Niño, the source of all
goodness, We kneel before Your sacred image, imploring Your Divine
aid for universal peace and brotherhood among all men, enlighten the
unbelievers and the Heathens so that they will believe you as their true
God. Restore the faith of those who have wandered away from you,
bring them back to your fold with repentance in their hearts.
Grant also to faithful departed in Purgatory the remission of all their
sins so that they will rest in peace forever. Finally, nourish and
strengthen our faith in You so that we will serve You faithfully on
earth. AMEN.
FIRST DAY PETITION
Oh, ever-wise Jesus, who, in Your wisdom, had sent zealous
missionaries to our humble shores to preach the Gospel to our
forefathers so that they would see the light and embrace the Catholic
faith, we humbly ask You to give us a living Faith so that we may
always please You in all that we do. We ask You this in Your Holy
Name. Amen.
* Pray three OUR FATHERS, three HAIL MARYS, and GLORY BE…
* Now ask SEÑOR SANTO NIÑO to hear your prayers and grant your petitions
SECOND DAY PETITION
Oh, most-loving Jesus, who has shown Your love to us by dying for us
on the Cross and by giving Yourself to us in the sacrament of the Holy
Eucharist, we beseech You to share with us Your Love so that we may
always love You with all our hearts, with all our soul and with all our
strength, and also so that we may always love our neighbors as
ourselves. This we ask You in Your Holy Name. Amen.
* Pray three OUR FATHERS, three HAIL MARYS, and GLORY BE…
* Now ask SEÑOR SANTO NIÑO to hear your prayers and grant your petitions
THIRD DAY PETITION
Oh, Jesus, Who has said. “Learn from Me because I am meek and
humble of heart”, grant us the virtues of meekness and humility so that
we may progress in our spiritual life, and so that our neighbor may see
Your Image in us. We ask You this in Your Holy Name. Amen.
* Pray three OUR FATHERS, three HAIL MARYS, and GLORY BE…
* Now ask SEÑOR SANTO NIÑO to hear your prayers and grant your petitions
FOURTH DAY PETITION
Oh, merciful Jesus, You had forgiven those who crucified You; we
implore You to give us a forgiving heart so that we may always pardon
those who will hurt us in word or in deed. This we ask You in Your
Holy Name. Amen.
* Pray three OUR FATHERS, three HAIL MARYS, and GLORY BE…
* Now ask SEÑOR SANTO NIÑO to hear your prayers and grant your petitions
FIFTH DAY PETITION NINTH DAY PETITION
Oh, merciful Jesus! You have said that “there will be more rejoicing in Oh, merciful Jesus! You said, “I am the Way, the Truth, and the Life”;
heaven for one sinner who repents than over ninety nine just who don't we beseech You to guide us in our way to heaven so that we may be
need repentance”; we beseech You to grant us the grace of repentance able to surmount all the difficulties and obstacles we will encounter in
so that we may repent our sins and live for You alone. This we ask this deceptive world. Grant to us the virtue of hope so that we will
You in Your Holy Name. Amen. always thirst for the heavenly things and for Your glory. This we ask
You in Your Holy Name. Amen.
* Pray three OUR FATHERS, three HAIL MARYS, and GLORY BE…
* Now ask SEÑOR SANTO NIÑO to hear your prayers and grant your petitions * Pray three OUR FATHERS, three HAIL MARYS, and GLORY BE…
Now ask SEÑOR SANTO NIÑO to hear your prayers and grant your petitions
SIXTH DAY PETITION
Oh, most-loving Jesus! You gave us an example of a chaste life while
You were on earth; we implore You to grant us the virtue of chastity
so that we may always live a chaste life in whatever state of life we SUPPLICATIONS TO SANTO NIÑO
have chosen. This we ask You in Your Holy Name. Amen. Lord, have mercy on us.
Christ, have mercy on us.
* Pray three OUR FATHERS, three HAIL MARYS, and GLORY BE… Lord, have mercy on us.
* Now ask SEÑOR SANTO NIÑO to hear your prayers and grant your petitions Jesus, hear us.
Jesus, graciously hear us.
SEVENTH DAY PETITION In every need let us come to you with humble trust,
Oh, most merciful Jesus! You had been always obedient to Your Santo Niño, help us.
heavenly Father even unto death; we beseech You to grant us the grace In all our doubts, perplexities, and Temptations,
of being always docile to the promptings of the Holy Spirit so that we Santo Niño, help us.
will always glorify Your Father in heaven. This we ask You in Your In hours of loneliness, weariness and trials,
Holy Name. Amen. Santo Niño, help us.
In the failure of our plans and hopes,
* Pray three OUR FATHERS, three HAIL MARYS, and GLORY BE…
* Now ask SEÑOR SANTO NIÑO to hear your prayers and grant your petitions
Santo Niño, help us.
In disappointments, troubles and sorrows,
EIGHTH DAY PETITION Santo Niño, help us.
Oh, merciful Jesus! You opened the gates of heaven for us through When others fail us, and your Grace alone can assist us,
Your death and resurrection; we implore You to grant us eternal life Santo Niño, help us.
after our sojourn here on earth. We ask You this in Your Holy Name. When we throw ourselves on Your Tender Love as our only Refuge,
Amen. Santo Niño, help us.
When our heart is cast down by failure,
* Pray three OUR FATHERS, three HAIL MARYS, and GLORY BE… Santo Niño, help us.
* Now ask SEÑOR SANTO NIÑO to hear your prayers and grant your petitions When we are ill, and our head and hands cannot work
and we are lonely
Santo Niño, help us.