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Installation to the Ministry of Lectors

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Published by Br. Jay Birtte Cumaling, SMM in Scholasticate · Tuesday 13 May 2025 · Read time 2:15
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Minister of the Word: Installation to the Ministry of Lectors of Bro. Glenn, SMM

  New Manila, Quezon City, Philippines - In a ceremony that blended reverence with purpose, Bro. Lord Ansel Glenn N. Bongcas, SMM, was officially installed into the Ministry of Lectors on May 13, 2025 at 6:00 P.M. The celebration, held in the SMM Delegation House’s chapel on the feast of Our Lady of Fatima, saw Bro. Bongcas’ take on the sacred responsibility of proclaiming the Word of God, a role that is integral to his progression as a Montfortian scholastic. The Holy Eucharist was presided over by Rev. Fr. Federick B. Yumang, SMM, the delegation superior of SMM Philippines.

   As part of his new role, Bro. Bongcas will now be tasked with reading and proclaiming Scripture during liturgies, excluding the Gospel, and leading the congregation in the Psalm responses and Prayers of the Faithful. This responsibility extends beyond ritual; it signifies his deeper immersion in the Montfortian mission to spread the Gospel through both action and reflection. Fr. Yumang, SMM, in his homily, highlighted the importance of this step in the context of Montfortian spirituality as “beacons of the eternal, incarnate, crucified, and glorious Wisdom- Jesus Christ- whose Word became flesh” urging everyone to follow the example of the Virgin Mary in embracing humility and service to God’s plan. The role of the Lector is not merely symbolic - it is a critical moment in Bro. Bongcas’ formation as a future missionary, setting the stage for his ongoing commitment to spreading the Word of God with integrity and devotion.

 
 The installation was not only a personal milestone for Bro. Bongcas but also a reaffirmation of the communal mission of the Montfortian congregation. The ceremony, concelebrated by Fr. Benjie Notarte, SMM, Master of Scholastics, with Fr. Lester Bonete, SMM, and Fr. Sherwin Nuñez, SMM. For Bro. Bongcas, this moment is one of several markers in his spiritual journey, laying a firm foundation for his future missionary ministry. The event emphasizes not just his individual dedication, but also the brotherly support of the Montfortian community in nurturing the next generation of missionaries within the Church.
 
 
  Br. Jay Birrte Cumaling, SMM



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