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Mother Butler Guild

The Mother Butler Guild is an organization of Catholic women whose main concern is the sanctification of its members and their fellowmen through the service to the Lord in the care and beutification of the altar. It is named after its Foundress Mother Marie Joseph Butler, an Irish nun of the Congregation of the Sacred Heart of Jesus, who also founded the Marymount College in America. Her outstanding love for Jesus in the Eucharist impelled a devotion towards the care and upkeep of the altar.

The late Rufino Cardinal Santos established the Mother Butler Guild of the Archdiocese of Manila on April 28, 1961.

In 1980, an invitation was extended to the women of the newly inaugurated Parish of the Good Shepherd to join the workers in the Lord’s vineyard. Hence, the Mother Butler Guild (MBG) GSP Unit was formally organized. Forty four (44) women initially responded to the call and became the officers and members of the MBG. They devoted their time, talent and treasures in providing vestments and linens and in beautifying the altar thereby enhancing the liturgy – the basic life of the church.

After completing the one-year probationary period set by Msgr. Fidelis Limcaco, the former parish priest, 30 officers and members led by the late Sis. Mar Ancheta were inducted into office on December 4, 1981 by Sis. Henrietta T. De Villa, MBG National President and former Ambassador to the Vatican.

Dimensions in the Life of a Mother Butler

1. Study – Attending meetings, Bible studies, retreats and seminars
   
   
2. Work – Perform assigned tasks like sewing vestments and altar linens; keeping the altar clean and beautiful at all times; arranging flowers and preparing the materials needed for the mass. Members must also be familiar with the Liturgical vestments, linens and vessels used during Liturgical celebrations.
   
   
3. Pray - Members attend a weekly prayer meeting to talk to the Lord thru prayers, meditations and reflections. They also pray in front of the Blessed Sacrament every time the altar and the Sacred Vessels are cleaned.

How to Join the Mother Butler:

• Dedicated women between 35-55 years old who are willing to share their valuable time to take care and serve Jesus in the Blessed Sacrament are welcome to join this organization.

For more information, please contact Ate Letty Rollan, servant leader of the Mother Butler Guild GSP Unit through the feedback section of this website.