Our Lady of Manaoag, Pangasinan - Tip As When To Go or Not To Go

Your Not-So-Ordinary Sunday Mass

Our Lady of Manaoag, Pangasinan

It wasn’t my first time to visit Our Lady of Manaoag Church in Pangasinan, but it was only last Oct. 5, 2014 that I was able to take some photos and to have the liberty to go anywhere I want. The last time I was in Manaoag – I was still in my minor years.

Taking NLEX (North Luzon Express Way) / SCTEX going to Pangasinan has always been very convenient – I love that road.

However, our driver decided to take a shortcut. I just found this signage and I had to say bye to a more beautiful and peaceful scenery in NLEX.

The Rosary Month is being celebrated in October. My aunties found it to be a perfect month to hear a mass in Manaoag Church. But I guess it’s not a good idea, especially if you’re planning to go there on Sunday. I honestly didn’t find enough time to pray and found it hard listening to the homily because of the crowd. I prefer a quieter atmosphere inside a church if I want to have a heart to heart talk with those Big Bosses up there.

Lesson Learned: Do not go to Manaoag on Sunday or in October if you opt to have a relaxing and a holier visit.

Since I was not alone and it wasn’t really I who planned this trip, I couldn’t just decide where to go or when to leave. I was just able to steal a few moments while my aunties were busy buying some religious stuff and while they’re still lighting their candles. I took a walk and photos as well.

Parish Hall, located at the side of the church.

Benches are available in case you need one.

Museum, almost fronting the Parish Hall. I was disappointed that it was closed. I was looking forward taking photos of those huge statues.

Religious store. Few steps away from the Museum. Perhaps, 5 steps away?

Candle Lighting Area.

Candle Lighting Area – view from the Religious Store.

Candle Lighting Area – view from a distance.

The Rosary Garden. At least I was able to accomplish one thing on my list.

And perhaps the crowd and hot temperature besides the annoying traffic made them tired. I actually prefer to have some ME TIME, so I was lucky that they’d rather take a rest than to go with me to see the place.

 

Life-size statues that shows each mystery of the rosary.














With a fountain in the middle.

We were supposed to go to see the Lighthouse in Bolinao after our Manaoag visit, but Bolinao happens to be a few-hour drive from Manaoag. My aunties are a bit killjoy and do not appreciate the value of traveling. We were almost there (perhaps in an hour or hour and a half) when they all decided to go home