2. Saint Martin De Porres
Parish Church
• It was established by
the Diocese of Imus
and was constructed
beginning in the
early 60's and
grown its affiliates Located in Andrea Village I Bacoor, Cavite and it's near
to SM Bacoor and Meadowood
in the 70's came up
• to this right now.
The past parish priests here are Rev. Fr. Jaime
Catipay, Rev. Fr. Bagos, Rev. Fr. David, Rev.
Fr. Ignacio, Rev. Fr. Ricardo J. Salazar, Rev.
Fr. Orlando "Orly" Santos, Rev. Fr.
Nasario, Rev. Fr. Dennis and at this
moment, the Rev. Fr. Joey Demoy and Rev. Fr.
3. Saint Martin De Porres
○ He is known to be the Saint of Broom.
○ He is the patron saint of mixed-race people and all
those seeking
interracial harmony.
○ He was noted for work on behalf of the
poor, establishing an orphanage and a children's
hospital.
○ He maintained an austere lifestyle, which
included fasting and abstaining from meat.
○ Among the many miracles attributed to him were
those of levitation, bilocation, miraculous
knowledge, instantaneous cures, and an ability to
communicate with animals.
4. Various Church Organizations
a) Knights of the Altar
The Knights of the Altar is the name of a number of national organizations of
serving and former altar boys in the Roman Catholic church. It traces itself back
to an organization founded by Saint John Bosco.
b) Youth Choir
A choir, chorale, or chorus is a musical ensemble of singers. Choral music, in
turn, is the music written specifically for such an ensemble to perform.
A body of singers who perform together as a group is called a choir or chorus.
This youth choir is composed of different groups belonging in the community
of Bacoor .
5. Various Church Organizations
c) Teatro San Martin
Teatro San Martin is a church-based theater group which renders service to
God and to the people through performing arts like drama, singing and dance.
Teatro San Marrtin stages plays and other performances on Simbang Gabi,
Holy Week (Cenakulo), and other religious feasts and celebrations, with the
aim to reflect the life of the parishioners and bring the Words of God closer to
them. Teatro San Martin's members are youths coming from different
localities which are under St. Martin de Porres Parish.
6. Various Church Organizations
d) SMDP Youth Collectors and Ushers
Church usher is the first official representative seen when entering the church.
The role of the usher in church is a volunteer position, and is often considered
one of honor, particularly if the church or a church committee member selects
an usher by nomination.
e) Legion of Mary
The Legion of Mary is an association of Catholic laity who serve the Church
on a voluntary basis. Today between active and auxiliary (praying) members
there are in excess of 10 million members worldwide making it the largest
apostolic organization of lay people in the Catholic Church.
7. Various Church Organizations
f) Couples For Christ
Couples for Christ (CFC), formally the Couples for Christ Global Mission
Foundation Inc., is an international Catholic lay ecclesial movement, "intended for
the renewal and strengthening of Christian family life." It is one of 122
International Associations of the Faithful with official Vatican recognition from
the Pontifical Council for the Laity. It is led by an International Council, which
operates in the Philippines under the Catholic Bishops' Conference of the
Philippines and can report directly to the Vatican. The community is made up of
family ministries, social arms, and a pro-life ministry.
