institution of the Handmaids of Mary and of the Eucharist

"But Jesus called the children to him and said, "Let the little children come to me, and do not hinder them, for the kingdom of God belongs to such as these.

I tell you the truth, anyone who will not receive the kingdom of God like a little child will never enter it."

Luke 18:16-17

27 little girls were instituted as Handmaids of Mary and of the Eucharist (HOME) popularly called the 'little marians', last October 15, 2009 during the 5:00 pm mass. The celebration was presided over by Rev. Fr. Eric Olague, OFM parochial vicar of St. Anthony Parish, San Antonio, Donsol, Sorsogon and witnessed by their parents and guardians.

During the institution, the little marians received Marian medals, Rosary beads, and Eucharistic pin -- all symbolize the identity and mission they assumed as members of HOME.

a. Medal - symbolizes their commitment to live the life of our Blessed Virgen Mother.

b. Rosary - symbolizes their mission to pray and propagate the devotion to the Holy Rosary especially to their fellow children.

c. Eucharistic Pin - symbolizes their commitment to devote their lives in the service of the Sacrament of the Holy Eucharist.



These young kids are the parish's greeters during the Sunday Celebrations and they also spearhead the daily praying of the Holy Rosary every 5:30 pm.