Sons of Mary - Lay Marian Devotees

23/08/2026

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Last day of our 16th Salamat Maria Grand Marian Exhibit 2026
August 23, 2026

2:00 PM • Closing Program
4:00 PM • Holy Mass
7:00 PM • Egress

21/08/2026

Salamat Maria Grand Marian Exhibit 2026

Dear all our beloved Camareros and Camareras, Image Owners, Volunteers, and Staff,

As we come to the final day of this year’s SALAMAT MARIA GRAND MARIAN EXHIBIT, we would like to extend our heartfelt gratitude and thanksgiving to each and every one of you who generously shared your Marian images, time, effort, talents, resources, and dedication.

This exhibit would not have been possible without your cooperation and trust. More than simply displaying beautiful images, we have come together to honor the Blessed Virgin Mary, deepen Marian devotion, and share the beauty of our Catholic faith with countless visitors.

We are truly grateful for the friendship, camaraderie, and spirit of service that we have experienced throughout this exhibit. Thank you for being part of this beautiful Marian journey. May Our Blessed Mother continue to bless you, your families, and the work of your hands.

CLOSING DAY PROGRAM

Sunday, August 23, 2026

4:00 PM – Closing Rites and Awarding of Certificates
📍 Salamat Maria Grand Marian Exhibit Venue
The Closing Rites will begin at 4:00 PM, including the awarding of Certificates of Appreciation/Participation.
Rev. Fr. JM Dolom, FMI will lead us in the Liturgy.

Exhibit Open to Visitors: Until 7:00 PM

We encourage everyone to remain available and present during the closing activities as we welcome our visitors on the final day.

7:00 PM – EGRESS

At exactly 7:00 PM, the exhibit will officially close and we will begin the egress and dismantling of the exhibit.

Please be reminded that, based on the permit granted by Sta. Lucia Mall and our existing agreement with the mall management, egress is strictly permitted only from 7:00 PM onwards. Mall security will not allow dismantling or removal of exhibit materials before the authorized time.

For this reason, we kindly ask all image owners, camareros, camareras, and staff to be present during the scheduled egress.

We understand that everyone is eager to bring their images and belongings home, but we kindly ask for your patience and cooperation. We do not allow early egress because we want all of us to be present and properly assist one another in securing our Marian images, materials, equipment, and personal belongings. Our goal is to make sure that everything is accounted for and safely brought home.

For any concerns or special arrangements, please coordinate directly with the organizing team so that we can assist you properly.

Once again, thank you from the bottom of our hearts for making Salamat Maria 2026 a meaningful and memorable celebration of our Blessed Mother.

May the Blessed Virgin Mary, under whose mantle we have gathered, continue to guide and protect us. May she reward your generosity and devotion and inspire us to continue serving the Church and promoting Marian devotion.

Until our next Marian gathering and exhibit!
We look forward to seeing all of you again in our future projects and celebrations. May this not be the end, but another beautiful beginning of our friendship and shared mission.

Viva la Virgen!
Ave Maria!
Salamat, Maria! 🙏💙

With grateful hearts,
The Salamat Maria Grand Marian Exhibit 2026 Organizing Team

12/08/2026

🌹 SALAMAT MARIA GRAND MARIAN EXHIBIT 2026 🌹

Solemnity of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary

On this beautiful feast of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary, we invite everyone to join us in a special Healing Mass as we gather in faith, prayer, and love for Our Blessed Mother.

🙏 HEALING MASS
Presider: Rev. Fr. Douglas Badong
📅 August 15, 2026 | Saturday
⏰ 1:00 PM
📍 Sta. Lucia Mall – Entertainment Center, Building 2

Let us entrust to Mary all our prayers, pains, hopes, families, and intentions, believing in the healing grace of her Son, Jesus Christ.

✨ Come and celebrate with us the glorious Assumption of Mary—a reminder that those who place their trust in God are never without hope.

Salamat, Maria!
Pray for us and lead us always closer to Jesus.💙

10/08/2026

COME, LET US HONOR THE QUEEN OF HEAVEN!

On this beautiful Solemnity of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary, join us for a grace-filled Healing Mass as we celebrate Mary, who was taken body and soul into heavenly glory.

Healing Mass
Rev. Fr. Douglas D. Badong— Mass Celebrant
August 15, 2026 | 1:00 PM
Sta. Lucia Mall Entertainment Center, Building 2

Come with your prayers, your hopes, and your loved ones. Let us gather beneath Mary's maternal mantle and entrust to her the healing of our hearts, bodies, and souls.

Salamat Maria Marian Exhibit — Year 16

Celebrating Mary, sharing faith, and bringing hearts closer to Heaven.

10/08/2026

09/08/2026

In Loving Memory of Kuya Willie Caruncho

The entire Sons of Mary Lay Marian Devotees mourns the passing of one of our beloved organizers, Kuya Willie Caruncho.

Kuya Willie was a significant part of the growth of our organization and mission. Through his rich knowledge of the lives of the saints, catechism, Church history, and, most especially, his deep understanding and dedication to the care of sacred images, he became one of the pillars who helped nurture our humble mission: to gather the treasured images entrusted to our care and share their beauty and devotion through our annual Lenten and Marian exhibits.

His passing reminds us that every moment of life is a precious opportunity to serve the Lord and His Church, and to give meaning to the devotions we faithfully carry in our hearts. These are among the lessons we learned not merely from his words, but from the witness of his life, his dedication, and the trials he courageously endured.

Kuya Willie taught us that devotion is not simply found in the images we lovingly care for, but in the faith, love, sacrifice, and service that those images inspire within us. His life became, in its own quiet way, a testimony that our love for the saints and the Blessed Mother must always lead us closer to God.

We will never forget you, Kuya Willie.

We will forever be grateful for the wisdom you shared, the lessons you taught us, the work you offered so generously, and the friendship you gave so freely.

May the Lord, whom you served through your life and devotion, welcome you into His eternal embrace. May the Blessed Virgin Mary, whom you loved and honored, accompany you to the presence of her Son.

Rest now in the peace of Christ, dear Kuya Willie. Your work among us has ended, but the seeds of faith and devotion you planted will continue to live in the hearts of those you touched.

Eternal rest grant unto him, O Lord, and let perpetual light shine upon him. May he rest in peace. Amen.

08/08/2026

We were so happy to welcome the members of the Lectors and Commentators Ministry of the Diocesan Shrine and Parish of Saint Jerome in Morong, Rizal to the Salamat Maria Grand Marian Exhibit.

It was especially meaningful to have them visit and see the official replica of their beloved Nuestra Señora de los Ángeles, which is also part of this year’s exhibit.

Moments like this make Salamat Maria even more special—not only because of the beautiful Marian images, but because of the people and communities who come together to share their faith and devotion to the Blessed Mother.

Thank you, dear friends from Saint Jerome, for spending time with us. We were truly happy to have you with us at Salamat Maria! 💙🙏

08/08/2026

We are deeply grateful for the visit of our dear friends and fellow camareros from Parañaque to the Salamat Maria Grand Marian Exhibit at Sta. Lucia Mall.

It was a pleasure to welcome Bro. Kaenel Bergado and his fellow camareros, sharing with them our common love for the Blessed Virgin Mary and our devotion to the beautiful tradition of caring for and preserving sacred images.

Their visit was made even more special by an exciting invitation and a meaningful conversation about upcoming Marian and religious exhibits—projects that we eagerly look forward to sharing with the faithful in the months ahead.

Thank you, Bro. Kaenel and our fellow camareros from Parañaque, for gracing our exhibit with your presence. May our shared devotion to the Blessed Mother continue to bring us together in friendship, collaboration, and service to the Church.

Salamat sa pagdalaw! Viva la Virgen Maria! 🙏🏻💙