Sto. Niño Parish Tampakan - Altar Server Ministry

19/08/2026

ALTAR SERVERS MONTH 2026 ❤️💛

Walking Together in Faith, Serving Together in Christ

This August, the altar servers gather once again for a month-long celebration of faith, service, friendship, and fellowship.

Carrying this year’s Toy Story-inspired concept, Altar Servers Month 2026 highlights a simple message: no one serves alone.

Just as Woody, Buzz, Jessie, and their friends journey together through every challenge and adventure, altar servers are called to walk alongside one another in faith and service. Behind every Mass served, every prayer offered, and every responsibility fulfilled is a community of young people learning to serve Christ together.

The theme, “Walking Together in Faith, Serving Together in Christ,” puts friendship at the heart of our experiences in serving God. It reminds us that service is not only about knowing our duties at the altar. It is also about building one another up, extending a helping hand, remaining faithful in difficult moments, and growing together in our relationship with Christ.

This year’s celebration invites every altar server to look beyond the role they perform during Mass and recognize the deeper mission behind it: to serve with humility, to live with faith, and to lead others closer to God through example.

From the altar to every activity and fellowship, each moment becomes part of a greater journey—one where friendships are strengthened, faith is deepened, and service becomes a shared mission.

Like the message behind every great adventure: the journey matters, but the people we journey with matter too.

This Altar Servers Month, let us walk together in faith, stand together as one community, and continue serving together in Christ.

One altar. One faith. One family. One mission.

Happy Altar Servers Month 2026!

02/08/2026

𝗛𝗔𝗣𝗣𝗬 𝗔𝗟𝗧𝗔𝗥 𝗦𝗘𝗥𝗩𝗘𝗥𝗦 𝗠𝗢𝗡𝗧𝗛! ✨

Some of the most meaningful moments in parish life are often the quietest. They are found in every procession, every response at the altar, every silent prayer before Mass, and every act of service offered not for recognition, but for God.

Behind every vestment is a young person who chose to answer His call. Through years of serving, learning, growing, and overcoming challenges together, this ministry has become more than a responsibility, it has become a place where faith is deepened, character is formed, and lifelong friendships are built.

As we celebrate Altar Servers Month, we honor every server whose dedication continues to strengthen our parish community. Thank you for your generosity, humility, and steadfast commitment to serving Christ and His Church. May your hearts always remain faithful, your hands ready to serve, and your lives become a reflection of the One whom you serve.

“Whoever serves Me must follow Me; and where I am, My servant also will be.” — John 12:26

Ad Majorem Dei Gloriam.
For the Greater Glory of God.

28/06/2026

Called to Serve, Blessed to Stay ✨

Four years of serving at the Lord's altar—a journey filled with faith, growth, and countless blessings. Today, we celebrate not only the years we've served but also the memories, friendships, and grace we've received along the way.

Happy 4th Anniversary to us, dear fellow batch 2022 altar servers.
May our hearts remain faithful, our hands ever willing to serve,
and our lives forever reflect His light and love.
Here's to many more years of answering His call with joy. To God be all the glory.

09/06/2026

𝐅𝐫. 𝐉𝐮𝐧 𝐚𝐭 𝐅𝐢𝐟𝐭𝐲: 𝐆𝐫𝐚𝐜𝐞 𝐢𝐧 𝐄𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐲 𝐏𝐚𝐜𝐞 ✨

Happy 50th Birthday, Father! We thank God for the gift of your life, your vocation, and your faithful service to our parish. Your kindness, wisdom, and dedication have touched many hearts and have led us closer to Christ through the years.

As you celebrate this golden milestone, may the Lord bless you with good health, lasting joy, and renewed strength. May He continue to guide and sustain you as you inspire others through your ministry.

𝐇𝐚𝐩𝐩𝐲 𝐁𝐢𝐫𝐭𝐡𝐝𝐚𝐲, 𝐅𝐚𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐫, 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐦𝐚𝐲 𝐆𝐨𝐝'𝐬 𝐚𝐛𝐮𝐧𝐝𝐚𝐧𝐭 𝐛𝐥𝐞𝐬𝐬𝐢𝐧𝐠𝐬 𝐛𝐞 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐚𝐥𝐰𝐚𝐲𝐬.

31/05/2026

𝗕𝗜𝗗𝗔!𝗔𝗥𝗜𝗕𝗔!𝗩𝗜𝗩𝗔! 𝗦𝗧𝗢.𝗡𝗜Ñ𝗢
𝗕𝗔𝗖𝗞 𝗧𝗢 𝗕𝗔𝗖𝗞 𝗢𝗩𝗘𝗥𝗔𝗟𝗟 𝗖𝗛𝗔𝗠𝗣𝗜𝗢𝗡

𝐖𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐢𝐦𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐬𝐞 𝐠𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐭𝐮𝐝𝐞 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐩𝐫𝐢𝐝𝐞, 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐀𝐥𝐭𝐚𝐫 𝐒𝐞𝐫𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐬 𝐨𝐟 𝐒𝐭𝐨. 𝐍𝐢ñ𝐨 𝐏𝐚𝐫𝐢𝐬𝐡 𝐨𝐟 𝐓𝐚𝐦𝐩𝐚𝐤𝐚𝐧 𝐚𝐫𝐞 𝐝𝐞𝐞𝐩𝐥𝐲 𝐡𝐨𝐧𝐨𝐫𝐞𝐝 𝐭𝐨 𝐛𝐞 𝐩𝐫𝐨𝐜𝐥𝐚𝐢𝐦𝐞𝐝 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐎𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐚𝐥𝐥 𝐂𝐡𝐚𝐦𝐩𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬 𝐨𝐟 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝟐𝐧𝐝 𝐊𝐨𝐫𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐝𝐚𝐥 𝐕𝐚𝐥𝐥𝐞𝐲 𝐀𝐫𝐞𝐚 (𝐊𝐕𝐀) 𝐀𝐥𝐭𝐚𝐫 𝐒𝐞𝐫𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐬 𝐒𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐭𝐬 𝐅𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐚𝐥 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔 hosted by Our Lady of Lourdes Polomolok held at Notre Dame Sienna College of Polomolok, last May 30,2026 (Saturday)

After countless training sessions, regular practices, early mornings, late afternoons, and the sacrifices made by the servers, all the hard work has finally paid off. Every drop of sweat, every lesson learned, and every challenge encountered along the way contributed to this remarkable accomplishment.

This year's success was made even more meaningful by the overwhelming participation and support of our ministry, with a total of 170 altar servers from Sto. Niño Parish – Tampakan attending the festival. Their presence, enthusiasm, and unwavering support throughout the event demonstrated the strength and solidarity of our parish community, proving that this championship was truly a collective achievement.

𝐖𝐞 𝐞𝐱𝐭𝐞𝐧𝐝 𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐝𝐞𝐞𝐩𝐞𝐬𝐭 𝐠𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐭𝐮𝐝𝐞 𝐭𝐨 𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐩𝐚𝐫𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐬, 𝐬𝐩𝐨𝐧𝐬𝐨𝐫𝐬, 𝐬𝐮𝐩𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐬, 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐨𝐟𝐟𝐢𝐜𝐞𝐫𝐬 whose guidance, prayers, and encouragement made this journey possible. This victory belongs not only to those who competed but to everyone who stood behind and believed in us from the very beginning.

We would also like to thank Rev.Fr Bonifacio Ampoyas, PhD, our KVA Vicar Forane for letting this meaningful activity possible.

As we celebrate this milestone, we remain committed to growing not only as athletes but, more importantly, as faithful altar servers dedicated to serving God and His Church. To God be all the glory.

𝗔𝗗 𝗠𝗔𝗝𝗢𝗥𝗘𝗠 𝗗𝗘𝗜 𝗚𝗟𝗢𝗥𝗜𝗔𝗠
𝗩𝗜𝗩𝗔 𝗦𝗘𝗡𝗬𝗢𝗥 𝗦𝗧𝗢.𝗡𝗜Ñ𝗢!

25/05/2026

𝗦𝘁𝗼. 𝗡𝗶ñ𝗼 𝗣𝗮𝗿𝗶𝘀𝗵 𝗼𝗳 𝗧𝗮𝗺𝗽𝗮𝗸𝗮𝗻 𝗪𝗲𝗹𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗲𝘀 𝟭𝟯𝟰 𝗡𝗲𝘄𝗹𝘆 𝗩𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗱 𝗔𝗹𝘁𝗮𝗿 𝗦𝗲𝗿𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘀

Families, parishioners, and church leaders gathered in unity at Sto. Niño Parish of Tampakan on May 24, 2026, as 134 altar servers were formally vested in a solemn and meaningful ceremony. The occasion marked a significant milestone in the spiritual journey of the young servers as they committed themselves to faithful service at the altar.

It also served as a moment of gratitude and recognition for the parents, coordinators, and church community who continuously support the growth and guidance of the altar servers.

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25/05/2026

𝗞𝗩𝗔- 𝗔𝗟𝗧𝗔𝗥 𝗦𝗘𝗥𝗩𝗘𝗥𝗦’ 𝗦𝗣𝗢𝗥𝗧𝗦 𝗙𝗘𝗦𝗧!
𝗔𝗡𝗢 𝗧𝗔𝗥𝗔???! 🤗🤪🤸🏻🤸🏻‍♀️
DP BLAST? ANO TARA!
ARAT NA! 🤸🏻‍♀️🤸🏻‍♀️🤸🏻‍♀️🤸🏻‍♀️🤸🏻‍♀️🤸🏻‍♀️
As the Koronadal Valley Area- Altar Servers Sports Festival 2026 officially begins I,(your name) of (your parish of municipality), am honored and blessed to be part of this meaningful gathering of altar servers united in faith, service, sportsmanship, and brotherhood.
May this event strengthen our brotherhood and remind us that beyond every competition, we are one in Christ — serving with humility, dedication, faith, and victory.
ONE ALTAR, ONE TEAM: Serving Together in Faith and Victory! ✨




Link of frame here:
https://twb.nz/kva-altarserversportsfestival

𝗞𝗩𝗔- 𝗔𝗟𝗧𝗔𝗥 𝗦𝗘𝗥𝗩𝗘𝗥𝗦’ 𝗦𝗣𝗢𝗥𝗧𝗦 𝗙𝗘𝗦𝗧!
𝗔𝗡𝗢 𝗧𝗔𝗥𝗔???! 🤗🤪🤸🏻🤸🏻‍♀️

DP BLAST? ANO TARA!
ARAT NA! 🤸🏻‍♀️🤸🏻‍♀️🤸🏻‍♀️🤸🏻‍♀️🤸🏻‍♀️🤸🏻‍♀️

As the Koronadal Valley Area- Altar Servers Sports Festival 2026 officially begins I,(your name) of (your parish of municipality), am honored and blessed to be part of this meaningful gathering of altar servers united in faith, service, sportsmanship, and brotherhood.

May this event strengthen our brotherhood and remind us that beyond every competition, we are one in Christ — serving with humility, dedication, faith, and victory.

ONE ALTAR, ONE TEAM: Serving Together in Faith and Victory! ✨






Link of frame here:
https://twb.nz/kva-altarserversportsfestival

11/05/2026

10/05/2026

𝐌𝐚𝐲 𝟏𝟎, 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔 | 𝐀𝐥𝐭𝐚𝐫 𝐒𝐞𝐫𝐯𝐞𝐫 𝐀𝐬𝐩𝐢𝐫𝐚𝐧𝐭𝐬 𝐑𝐞𝐜𝐨𝐥𝐥𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧

In preparation for their upcoming Investiture, the Altar Server Aspirants gathered today for a meaningful recollection centered on prayer, reflection, and spiritual formation. Headed by Brother Vince Millona, the activity served as a moment for the aspirants to deepen their understanding of service, commitment, and devotion to God before taking their next step in altar ministry.

Called to serve and formed in faith, may this recollection strengthen their hearts as they continue their journey toward becoming faithful servants of the altar.
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07/04/2026

Congratulations, 𝗘𝗻𝗴𝗿. 𝗖𝗵𝗿𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗲 𝗚𝗿𝗮𝗰𝗲 𝗗𝗲𝗹𝗮 𝗣𝗼𝘇, 𝗥𝗖𝗘, on passing the Civil Engineers Licensure Examination. Your hard work, dedication, and faith have truly paid off. You continue to inspire our community—may you keep building not just structures, but also a future filled with purpose and service. 💛

from your SNPT-MOAS Family, we are so proud of you!