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\n\n \n About Us \u2014 St. Lawrence the Deacon Padua Parish<\/title>\n <link href=\"https:\/\/fonts.googleapis.com\/css2?family=Playfair+Display:ital,wght@0,700;0,900;1,700&family=EB+Garamond:ital,wght@0,400;0,600;1,400&family=Raleway:wght@400;500;600;700&display=swap\" rel=\"stylesheet\">\n <style>\n \/* \u2500\u2500\u2500 Tokens \u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500 *\/\n :root {\n --maroon: #5a0a0a;\n --maroon-dark: #3b0707;\n --maroon-deep: #2a0505;\n --gold: #c9973a;\n --gold-light: #e8b96a;\n --gold-pale: #f5e6c8;\n --cream: #faf5ec;\n --brown-mid: #3d1a0a;\n --text-dark: #1e0e0e;\n --text-body: #3a2010;\n --text-muted: #7a5a3a;\n --white: #ffffff;\n --divider: rgba(201,151,58,0.35);\n }\n\n \/* \u2500\u2500\u2500 Reset & Base \u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500 *\/\n *, *::before, *::after { box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0; padding: 0; }\n\n body {\n font-family: 'EB Garamond', Georgia, serif;\n background: var(--cream);\n color: var(--text-body);\n font-size: 18px;\n line-height: 1.75;\n }\n\n\n\n \/* \u2500\u2500\u2500 PAGE HERO \u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500 *\/\n .page-hero {\n background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--maroon-deep) 0%, var(--maroon) 60%, var(--brown-mid) 100%);\n padding: 5rem 2.5rem 4rem;\n text-align: center;\n position: relative;\n overflow: hidden;\n margin-top: -30px;\n }\n\n .page-hero::before {\n content: '';\n position: absolute;\n inset: 0;\n background: radial-gradient(ellipse 70% 60% at 50% 110%, rgba(201,151,58,0.18) 0%, transparent 70%);\n }\n\n .page-hero-eyebrow {\n font-family: 'Raleway', sans-serif;\n font-size: 0.75rem;\n font-weight: 600;\n letter-spacing: 0.2em;\n text-transform: uppercase;\n color: var(--gold);\n display: flex;\n align-items: center;\n justify-content: center;\n gap: 0.75rem;\n margin-bottom: 1.25rem;\n }\n\n .page-hero-eyebrow::before,\n .page-hero-eyebrow::after {\n content: '';\n display: block;\n height: 1px;\n width: 40px;\n background: var(--gold);\n }\n\n .page-hero h1 {\n font-family: 'Playfair Display', Georgia, serif;\n font-size: clamp(2.4rem, 5vw, 4rem);\n font-weight: 900;\n color: var(--white);\n line-height: 1.1;\n position: relative;\n }\n\n .page-hero h1 em {\n font-style: italic;\n color: var(--gold);\n }\n\n .page-hero p {\n margin: 1.25rem auto 0;\n max-width: 520px;\n color: rgba(255,255,255,0.75);\n font-size: 1.05rem;\n position: relative;\n }\n\n \/* \u2500\u2500\u2500 SHARED LAYOUT \u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500 *\/\n .container {\n max-width: 1100px;\n margin: 0 auto;\n padding: 0 2rem;\n margin-top: -30px;\n }\n\n section { padding: 5rem 0; }\n\n .section-eyebrow {\n font-family: 'Raleway', sans-serif;\n font-size: 0.7rem;\n font-weight: 700;\n letter-spacing: 0.2em;\n text-transform: uppercase;\n color: var(--gold);\n display: flex;\n align-items: center;\n gap: 0.6rem;\n margin-bottom: 0.85rem;\n }\n\n .section-eyebrow::before {\n content: '';\n display: block;\n height: 2px;\n width: 28px;\n background: var(--gold);\n }\n\n .section-title {\n font-family: 'Playfair Display', Georgia, serif;\n font-size: clamp(1.7rem, 3vw, 2.6rem);\n font-weight: 700;\n color: var(--maroon-dark);\n line-height: 1.2;\n margin-bottom: 1.25rem;\n }\n\n .divider {\n border: none;\n border-top: 1px solid var(--divider);\n margin: 5rem 0 0;\n }\n\n \/* \u2500\u2500\u2500 OVERVIEW \u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500 *\/\n .overview {\n background: var(--white);\n }\n\n .overview-grid {\n display: grid;\n grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;\n gap: 4rem;\n align-items: start;\n }\n\n .overview-text p {\n margin-bottom: 1rem;\n color: var(--text-body);\n }\n\n .overview-stats {\n display: grid;\n grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;\n gap: 1.25rem;\n margin-top: 2rem;\n }\n\n .stat-card {\n background: var(--gold-pale);\n border-left: 3px solid var(--gold);\n padding: 1rem 1.25rem;\n }\n\n .stat-card .stat-num {\n font-family: 'Playfair Display', serif;\n font-size: 2rem;\n font-weight: 900;\n color: var(--maroon);\n line-height: 1;\n }\n\n .stat-card .stat-label {\n font-family: 'Raleway', sans-serif;\n font-size: 0.75rem;\n font-weight: 600;\n letter-spacing: 0.08em;\n text-transform: uppercase;\n color: var(--text-muted);\n margin-top: 0.2rem;\n }\n\n .overview-sidebar {\n background: var(--maroon-dark);\n padding: 2.5rem;\n color: var(--white);\n }\n\n .overview-sidebar .sidebar-title {\n font-family: 'Playfair Display', serif;\n font-size: 1.3rem;\n font-weight: 700;\n color: var(--gold);\n margin-bottom: 1.25rem;\n border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(201,151,58,0.3);\n padding-bottom: 0.85rem;\n }\n\n .info-row {\n display: flex;\n gap: 0.75rem;\n margin-bottom: 0.9rem;\n font-size: 0.92rem;\n }\n\n .info-row .info-icon {\n font-size: 1rem;\n flex-shrink: 0;\n margin-top: 2px;\n }\n\n .info-row .info-label {\n font-family: 'Raleway', sans-serif;\n font-size: 0.7rem;\n font-weight: 700;\n letter-spacing: 0.1em;\n text-transform: uppercase;\n color: var(--gold-light);\n }\n\n .info-row .info-val {\n color: rgba(255,255,255,0.85);\n }\n\n \/* \u2500\u2500\u2500 PATRON SAINT \u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500 *\/\n .patron {\n background: var(--cream);\n }\n\n .patron-grid {\n display: grid;\n grid-template-columns: 340px 1fr;\n gap: 4rem;\n align-items: start;\n }\n\n .patron-portrait {\n background: linear-gradient(160deg, var(--maroon-deep), var(--brown-mid));\n padding: 2.5rem 2rem;\n text-align: center;\n position: relative;\n }\n\n .patron-icon {\n font-size: 5rem;\n display: block;\n margin-bottom: 1rem;\n }\n\n .patron-portrait .feast {\n font-family: 'Raleway', sans-serif;\n font-size: 0.7rem;\n font-weight: 700;\n letter-spacing: 0.15em;\n text-transform: uppercase;\n color: var(--gold);\n margin-bottom: 0.25rem;\n }\n\n .patron-portrait .feast-date {\n font-family: 'Playfair Display', serif;\n font-size: 1.5rem;\n font-weight: 700;\n color: var(--white);\n }\n\n .patron-portrait .patron-name {\n font-family: 'EB Garamond', serif;\n font-style: italic;\n font-size: 0.88rem;\n color: rgba(255,255,255,0.65);\n margin-top: 0.35rem;\n }\n\n .patron-text blockquote {\n border-left: 3px solid var(--gold);\n padding: 0.75rem 1.25rem;\n margin: 1.5rem 0;\n font-style: italic;\n color: var(--maroon-dark);\n font-size: 1.1rem;\n background: var(--gold-pale);\n }\n\n .patron-text p {\n margin-bottom: 1rem;\n }\n\n \/* \u2500\u2500\u2500 MASS SCHEDULE \u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500 *\/\n .schedule {\n background: var(--maroon-dark);\n color: var(--white);\n }\n\n .schedule .section-title { color: var(--white); }\n\n .schedule-intro {\n color: rgba(255,255,255,0.7);\n max-width: 600px;\n margin-bottom: 3rem;\n }\n\n .schedule-grid {\n display: grid;\n grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);\n gap: 1.5rem;\n }\n\n .day-card {\n background: rgba(255,255,255,0.06);\n border: 1px solid rgba(201,151,58,0.25);\n padding: 1.75rem 1.5rem;\n position: relative;\n transition: background 0.2s;\n }\n\n .day-card:hover {\n background: rgba(201,151,58,0.1);\n }\n\n .day-card.featured {\n border-color: var(--gold);\n background: rgba(201,151,58,0.12);\n }\n\n .day-card .day-name {\n font-family: 'Raleway', sans-serif;\n font-size: 0.72rem;\n font-weight: 700;\n letter-spacing: 0.18em;\n text-transform: uppercase;\n color: var(--gold);\n margin-bottom: 0.75rem;\n }\n\n .mass-time {\n font-family: 'Playfair Display', serif;\n font-size: 1.2rem;\n font-weight: 700;\n color: var(--white);\n margin-bottom: 0.2rem;\n }\n\n .mass-note {\n font-size: 0.82rem;\n color: rgba(255,255,255,0.55);\n font-family: 'Raleway', sans-serif;\n }\n\n .schedule-notice {\n margin-top: 2rem;\n background: rgba(201,151,58,0.12);\n border: 1px solid rgba(201,151,58,0.3);\n padding: 1rem 1.5rem;\n font-size: 0.88rem;\n color: rgba(255,255,255,0.7);\n font-family: 'Raleway', sans-serif;\n }\n\n .schedule-notice strong { color: var(--gold); }\n\n \/* \u2500\u2500\u2500 SERVICES \u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500 *\/\n .services {\n background: var(--white);\n }\n\n .services-intro {\n max-width: 600px;\n margin-bottom: 3rem;\n }\n\n .services-grid {\n display: grid;\n grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);\n gap: 1.5rem;\n }\n\n .service-card {\n border-top: 3px solid var(--gold);\n padding: 1.75rem 1.5rem 1.75rem;\n background: var(--cream);\n transition: box-shadow 0.2s;\n }\n\n .service-card:hover {\n box-shadow: 0 4px 24px rgba(90,10,10,0.1);\n }\n\n .service-icon {\n font-size: 1.8rem;\n margin-bottom: 0.75rem;\n display: block;\n }\n\n .service-card h3 {\n font-family: 'Playfair Display', serif;\n font-size: 1.1rem;\n font-weight: 700;\n color: var(--maroon-dark);\n margin-bottom: 0.5rem;\n }\n\n .service-card p {\n font-size: 0.88rem;\n color: var(--text-muted);\n line-height: 1.6;\n }\n\n \/* \u2500\u2500\u2500 PARISH PRIEST \u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500 *\/\n .priest {\n background: var(--cream);\n }\n\n .priest-card {\n display: grid;\n grid-template-columns: 260px 1fr;\n gap: 3.5rem;\n align-items: center;\n background: var(--white);\n padding: 3rem;\n border-left: 5px solid var(--gold);\n box-shadow: 0 2px 24px rgba(0,0,0,0.07);\n }\n\n .priest-avatar {\n background: linear-gradient(160deg, var(--maroon-dark), var(--maroon));\n aspect-ratio: 3\/4;\n display: flex;\n flex-direction: column;\n align-items: center;\n justify-content: center;\n color: var(--white);\n gap: 0.5rem;\n }\n\n .priest-avatar .avatar-icon { font-size: 5rem; }\n\n .priest-avatar .avatar-label {\n font-family: 'Raleway', sans-serif;\n font-size: 0.7rem;\n font-weight: 600;\n letter-spacing: 0.12em;\n text-transform: uppercase;\n color: rgba(255,255,255,0.5);\n }\n\n .priest-info .priest-title {\n font-family: 'Raleway', sans-serif;\n font-size: 0.7rem;\n font-weight: 700;\n letter-spacing: 0.18em;\n text-transform: uppercase;\n color: var(--gold);\n margin-bottom: 0.35rem;\n }\n\n .priest-info h2 {\n font-family: 'Playfair Display', serif;\n font-size: clamp(1.5rem, 2.5vw, 2.1rem);\n font-weight: 700;\n color: var(--maroon-dark);\n line-height: 1.15;\n margin-bottom: 1rem;\n }\n\n .priest-info p {\n font-size: 0.95rem;\n color: var(--text-body);\n margin-bottom: 0.85rem;\n }\n\n .priest-contact {\n display: flex;\n gap: 1.25rem;\n flex-wrap: wrap;\n margin-top: 1.5rem;\n }\n\n .priest-contact a {\n display: inline-flex;\n align-items: center;\n gap: 0.4rem;\n font-family: 'Raleway', sans-serif;\n font-size: 0.82rem;\n font-weight: 600;\n color: var(--maroon);\n text-decoration: none;\n border-bottom: 1px solid var(--gold);\n padding-bottom: 1px;\n transition: color 0.2s;\n }\n\n .priest-contact a:hover { color: var(--gold); }\n\n \/* \u2500\u2500\u2500 STAFF \u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500 *\/\n .staff {\n background: var(--white);\n }\n\n .staff-grid {\n display: grid;\n grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);\n gap: 1.25rem;\n margin-top: 2.5rem;\n }\n\n .staff-card {\n text-align: center;\n padding: 1.5rem 1rem;\n background: var(--cream);\n }\n\n .staff-avatar {\n width: 60px;\n height: 60px;\n background: var(--maroon-dark);\n border-radius: 50%;\n display: flex;\n align-items: center;\n justify-content: center;\n font-size: 1.6rem;\n margin: 0 auto 0.75rem;\n border: 2px solid var(--gold);\n }\n\n .staff-card .staff-name {\n font-family: 'Playfair Display', serif;\n font-size: 0.95rem;\n font-weight: 700;\n color: var(--maroon-dark);\n }\n\n .staff-card .staff-role {\n font-family: 'Raleway', sans-serif;\n font-size: 0.72rem;\n font-weight: 600;\n letter-spacing: 0.08em;\n text-transform: uppercase;\n color: var(--text-muted);\n margin-top: 0.2rem;\n }\n\n \/* \u2500\u2500\u2500 ORGANIZATIONS \u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500 *\/\n .orgs {\n background: var(--cream);\n }\n\n .orgs-grid {\n display: grid;\n grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);\n gap: 1.25rem;\n margin-top: 2.5rem;\n }\n\n .org-card {\n display: flex;\n gap: 1rem;\n align-items: flex-start;\n background: var(--white);\n padding: 1.25rem 1.5rem;\n border-bottom: 2px solid transparent;\n transition: border-color 0.2s;\n }\n\n .org-card:hover { border-color: var(--gold); }\n\n .org-icon {\n font-size: 1.5rem;\n flex-shrink: 0;\n margin-top: 2px;\n }\n\n .org-card h4 {\n font-family: 'Playfair Display', serif;\n font-size: 1rem;\n font-weight: 700;\n color: var(--maroon-dark);\n margin-bottom: 0.25rem;\n }\n\n .org-card p {\n font-size: 0.84rem;\n color: var(--text-muted);\n line-height: 1.5;\n }\n\n \/* \u2500\u2500\u2500 CONTACT \/ LOCATION \u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500 *\/\n .contact {\n background: var(--maroon-deep);\n color: var(--white);\n }\n\n .contact .section-title { color: var(--white); }\n\n .contact-grid {\n display: grid;\n grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;\n gap: 4rem;\n margin-top: 2.5rem;\n }\n\n .contact-detail {\n display: flex;\n gap: 0.75rem;\n margin-bottom: 1.25rem;\n align-items: flex-start;\n }\n\n .contact-detail .cd-icon {\n font-size: 1.1rem;\n margin-top: 2px;\n }\n\n .contact-detail .cd-label {\n font-family: 'Raleway', sans-serif;\n font-size: 0.7rem;\n font-weight: 700;\n letter-spacing: 0.1em;\n text-transform: uppercase;\n color: var(--gold);\n }\n\n .contact-detail .cd-val {\n font-size: 0.95rem;\n color: rgba(255,255,255,0.8);\n }\n\n .map-placeholder {\n background: rgba(255,255,255,0.05);\n border: 1px solid rgba(201,151,58,0.2);\n display: flex;\n flex-direction: column;\n align-items: center;\n justify-content: center;\n min-height: 260px;\n gap: 0.75rem;\n color: rgba(255,255,255,0.4);\n font-family: 'Raleway', sans-serif;\n font-size: 0.85rem;\n text-align: center;\n padding: 2rem;\n }\n\n .map-placeholder {\n background: #d3ccc4;\n position: relative; overflow: hidden;\n min-height: 260px;\n }\n .map-placeholder iframe {\n width: 100%; height: 100%; border: none;\n position: absolute; inset: 0;\n }\n .map-overlay {\n position: absolute; top: 24px; left: 24px; z-index: 2;\n background: var(--brick);\n padding: 12px 20px;\n font-family: 'Cinzel', serif; font-size: 12px;\n color: var(--white); letter-spacing: 0.06em;\n box-shadow: 0 4px 16px rgba(0,0,0,0.3);\n }\n\n\n\n \/* \u2500\u2500\u2500 RESPONSIVE \u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500 *\/\n @media (max-width: 900px) {\n .overview-grid,\n .patron-grid,\n .priest-card,\n .contact-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 2rem; }\n\n .schedule-grid,\n .services-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); }\n\n .staff-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); }\n\n .orgs-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }\n\n .patron-grid .patron-portrait { max-width: 280px; margin: 0 auto; }\n\n\n }\n\n @media (max-width: 600px) {\n .schedule-grid,\n .services-grid,\n .staff-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }\n\n section { padding: 3.5rem 0; }\n }\n <\/style>\n\n\n\n <!-- HERO -->\n <header class=\"page-hero\">\n <div class=\"page-hero-eyebrow\">Diocese of Gumaca \u00b7 Buenavista, Quezon City<\/div>\n <h1>Who We Are,<br><em>Why We Gather<\/em><\/h1>\n <p>A faithful community serving God and neighbor in the heart of Buenavista \u2014 rooted in tradition, alive in mission.<\/p>\n <\/header>\n\n <!-- OVERVIEW -->\n <section class=\"overview\">\n <div class=\"container\">\n <div class=\"overview-grid\">\n <div class=\"overview-text\">\n <div class=\"section-eyebrow\">Our Church<\/div>\n <h2 class=\"section-title\">A House of Prayer<br>in Buenavista<\/h2>\n <p>St. Lawrence the Deacon Padua Parish stands as the spiritual home of the Catholic faithful in Buenavista, Quezon City, within the Diocese of Gumaca. Founded to serve a growing community, the parish has long been a place of worship, sacrament, and solidarity for generations of parishioners.<\/p>\n <p>Nestled in the heart of Buenavista, the church is more than a place of worship \u2014 it is a gathering ground for the community, a space where families receive the sacraments, find solace in prayer, and strengthen their faith together.<\/p>\n <p>The parish remains committed to its mission of evangelization, pastoral care, and community service, living out the Gospel in the spirit of its patron, St. Lawrence, who served the Church with humility, courage, and selfless love.<\/p>\n <div class=\"overview-stats\">\n <div class=\"stat-card\">\n <div class=\"stat-num\">6<\/div>\n <div class=\"stat-label\">Weekly Masses<\/div>\n <\/div>\n <div class=\"stat-card\">\n <div class=\"stat-num\">10+<\/div>\n <div class=\"stat-label\">Parish Organizations<\/div>\n <\/div>\n <div class=\"stat-card\">\n <div class=\"stat-num\">7<\/div>\n <div class=\"stat-label\">Sacraments Offered<\/div>\n <\/div>\n <div class=\"stat-card\">\n <div class=\"stat-num\">Aug 10<\/div>\n <div class=\"stat-label\">Feast Day<\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n <div class=\"overview-sidebar\">\n <div class=\"sidebar-title\">Parish at a Glance<\/div>\n\n <div class=\"info-row\">\n <span class=\"info-icon\">\ud83d\udccd<\/span>\n <div>\n <div class=\"info-label\">Location<\/div>\n <div class=\"info-val\">Buenavista, Quezon City<\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <div class=\"info-row\">\n <span class=\"info-icon\">\u271d<\/span>\n <div>\n <div class=\"info-label\">Diocese<\/div>\n <div class=\"info-val\">Diocese of Gumaca<\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <div class=\"info-row\">\n <span class=\"info-icon\">\ud83d\udd4a\ufe0f<\/span>\n <div>\n <div class=\"info-label\">Patron Saint<\/div>\n <div class=\"info-val\">St. Lawrence the Deacon<\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <div class=\"info-row\">\n <span class=\"info-icon\">\ud83d\udcc5<\/span>\n <div>\n <div class=\"info-label\">Feast Day<\/div>\n <div class=\"info-val\">August 10<\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <div class=\"info-row\">\n <span class=\"info-icon\">\ud83d\udcd6<\/span>\n <div>\n <div class=\"info-label\">Rite<\/div>\n <div class=\"info-val\">Roman Catholic<\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <div class=\"info-row\">\n <span class=\"info-icon\">\ud83c\udf10<\/span>\n <div>\n <div class=\"info-label\">Language<\/div>\n <div class=\"info-val\">Filipino \/ English<\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <div class=\"info-row\">\n <span class=\"info-icon\">\ud83d\udcde<\/span>\n <div>\n <div class=\"info-label\">Parish Office Hours<\/div>\n <div class=\"info-val\">Mon\u2013Sat, 8:00 AM \u2013 5:00 PM<\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/section>\n\n <!-- PATRON SAINT -->\n <section class=\"patron\">\n <div class=\"container\">\n <div class=\"patron-grid\">\n <div class=\"patron-portrait\">\n <span class=\"patron-icon\">\ud83d\udd4a\ufe0f<\/span>\n <div class=\"feast\">Feast Day<\/div>\n <div class=\"feast-date\">August 10<\/div>\n <div class=\"patron-name\">St. Lawrence the Deacon<br>Martyr of Rome, 258 AD<\/div>\n <\/div>\n <div class=\"patron-text\">\n <div class=\"section-eyebrow\">Our Patron Saint<\/div>\n <h2 class=\"section-title\">St. Lawrence<br>the Deacon<\/h2>\n\n <blockquote>\n “I am not afraid. Those who fear not death are beyond the power of the devil.”\n <\/blockquote>\n\n <p>St. Lawrence was one of seven deacons of the early Church in Rome, serving under Pope Sixtus II. He is celebrated for his extraordinary charity, his care for the poor, and his courage in the face of persecution during the reign of Emperor Valerian.<\/p>\n <p>When ordered to hand over the treasures of the Church to Roman authorities, Lawrence gathered the poor, the sick, the crippled, and the blind, presenting them to the prefect and declaring, <em>“These are the treasures of the Church.”<\/em> He was martyred in 258 AD, enduring his suffering with remarkable faith and even humor.<\/p>\n <p>His example of selfless service, particularly to those on the margins of society, remains a profound inspiration for our parish community today. We are called to see the face of Christ in those we serve \u2014 as Lawrence did.<\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/section>\n\n <!-- SERVICES -->\n <section class=\"services\">\n <div class=\"container\">\n <div class=\"section-eyebrow\">What We Offer<\/div>\n <h2 class=\"section-title\">Parish Services & Sacraments<\/h2>\n <div class=\"services-intro\">\n <p>The parish provides a full range of pastoral services and sacramental ministry to our community and beyond.<\/p>\n <\/div>\n\n <div class=\"services-grid\">\n <div class=\"service-card\">\n <span class=\"service-icon\">\ud83d\udc92<\/span>\n <h3>Baptism<\/h3>\n <p>The first sacrament of initiation, welcoming new members into the Body of Christ. Held every Sunday after the 10:00 AM Mass. Pre-baptismal seminar required.<\/p>\n <\/div>\n\n <div class=\"service-card\">\n <span class=\"service-icon\">\ud83d\udc8d<\/span>\n <h3>Marriage<\/h3>\n <p>Sacred covenant celebrated in the Church. Couples must coordinate with the parish office at least six months in advance for pre-Cana preparation.<\/p>\n <\/div>\n\n <div class=\"service-card\">\n <span class=\"service-icon\">\ud83d\udd6f\ufe0f<\/span>\n <h3>Confirmation<\/h3>\n <p>The sacrament completing Baptism. Confirmation classes are coordinated by the parish catechetical team for qualified candidates.<\/p>\n <\/div>\n\n <div class=\"service-card\">\n <span class=\"service-icon\">\ud83c\udf5e<\/span>\n <h3>Holy Communion<\/h3>\n <p>First Holy Communion is celebrated each year with proper catechesis and preparation guided by the parish. Open to children in Grade 2 and above.<\/p>\n <\/div>\n\n <div class=\"service-card\">\n <span class=\"service-icon\">\ud83e\udd1d<\/span>\n <h3>Confession<\/h3>\n <p>Sacrament of Reconciliation available before all weekday Masses and by appointment. Healing and forgiveness are always available in this parish.<\/p>\n <\/div>\n\n <div class=\"service-card\">\n <span class=\"service-icon\">\ud83d\udd4a\ufe0f<\/span>\n <h3>Anointing of the Sick<\/h3>\n <p>Available upon request for the gravely ill, elderly, or those preparing for surgery. Please contact the parish office to arrange a home or hospital visit.<\/p>\n <\/div>\n\n <div class=\"service-card\">\n <span class=\"service-icon\">\u26b0\ufe0f<\/span>\n <h3>Funeral Mass<\/h3>\n <p>The parish walks with grieving families through the funeral rites, offering the comfort of the Church in times of loss and bereavement.<\/p>\n <\/div>\n\n <div class=\"service-card\">\n <span class=\"service-icon\">\ud83d\udcda<\/span>\n <h3>Catechesis \/ RCIC<\/h3>\n <p>Religious education programs for children and adults seeking to enter the Church or deepen their faith. Programs are run throughout the year.<\/p>\n <\/div>\n\n <div class=\"service-card\">\n <span class=\"service-icon\">\ud83d\ude4f<\/span>\n <h3>Prayer Groups & Novenas<\/h3>\n <p>Regular novenas, Rosary groups, and charismatic prayer meetings bring the community together beyond Sunday Mass for ongoing spiritual formation.<\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/section>\n\n <!-- PARISH PRIEST -->\n <section class=\"priest\">\n <div class=\"container\">\n <div class=\"section-eyebrow\">Leadership<\/div>\n <h2 class=\"section-title\" style=\"margin-bottom: 2rem;\">Our Parish Priest<\/h2>\n\n <div class=\"priest-card\">\n <div class=\"priest-avatar\">\n <span class=\"avatar-icon\">\ud83d\udc64<\/span>\n <span class=\"avatar-label\">Parish Priest<\/span>\n <\/div>\n <div class=\"priest-info\">\n <div class=\"priest-title\">Parish Priest \u00b7 St. Lawrence the Deacon Padua Parish<\/div>\n <h2>Rev. Fr. Enrico B. Baretto<\/h2>\n <p>Our parish priest leads the community with a shepherd’s heart, guiding the faithful in worship, sacramental ministry, and service to the poor. Appointed to serve the parish under the Diocese of Gumaca, he continues the parish’s tradition of pastoral care and evangelization.<\/p>\n <p>Fr. [Name] celebrates the sacraments, oversees parish programs, and works closely with lay leaders and parish organizations to build a vibrant, welcoming, and mission-driven community in Buenavista.<\/p>\n <p style=\"font-size:0.85rem; color:var(--text-muted); font-style:italic;\">\n \u2726 Please update this section with the current priest’s name and a brief biography from your parish records.\n <\/p>\n <div class=\"priest-contact\">\n <a href=\"#\">\ud83d\udcde Contact Parish Office<\/a>\n <a href=\"#\">\ud83d\udce7 Send an Email<\/a>\n <a href=\"#\">\ud83d\udcc5 Request an Appointment<\/a>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/section>\n\n <!-- PARISH STAFF -->\n <section class=\"staff\">\n <div class=\"container\">\n <div class=\"section-eyebrow\">Parish Team<\/div>\n <h2 class=\"section-title\">Meet Our Staff<\/h2>\n <p>Our dedicated staff and lay ministers support the day-to-day life of the parish.<\/p>\n\n <div class=\"staff-grid\">\n <div class=\"staff-card\">\n <div class=\"staff-avatar\">\ud83d\udc64<\/div>\n <div class=\"staff-name\">Parish Secretary<\/div>\n <div class=\"staff-role\">Administrative Office<\/div>\n <\/div>\n <div class=\"staff-card\">\n <div class=\"staff-avatar\">\ud83d\udcd6<\/div>\n <div class=\"staff-name\">Catechetical Coordinator<\/div>\n <div class=\"staff-role\">Religious Education<\/div>\n <\/div>\n <div class=\"staff-card\">\n <div class=\"staff-avatar\">\ud83c\udfb5<\/div>\n <div class=\"staff-name\">Music Ministry Lead<\/div>\n <div class=\"staff-role\">Liturgy & Music<\/div>\n <\/div>\n <div class=\"staff-card\">\n <div class=\"staff-avatar\">\u2764\ufe0f<\/div>\n <div class=\"staff-name\">Social Action Coordinator<\/div>\n <div class=\"staff-role\">Outreach & Charity<\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/section>\n\n <!-- ORGANIZATIONS -->\n <section class=\"orgs\">\n <div class=\"container\">\n <div class=\"section-eyebrow\">Community<\/div>\n <h2 class=\"section-title\">Parish Organizations<\/h2>\n <p>Our parish is alive with lay organizations that serve the Church and the wider community. All parishioners are welcome to join.<\/p>\n\n <div class=\"orgs-grid\">\n <div class=\"org-card\">\n <span class=\"org-icon\">\u271d\ufe0f<\/span>\n <div>\n <h4>Knights of Columbus<\/h4>\n <p>A Catholic men’s fraternal organization committed to charity, unity, fraternity, and patriotism, serving the parish and community.<\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <div class=\"org-card\">\n <span class=\"org-icon\">\ud83c\udf39<\/span>\n <div>\n <h4>Legion of Mary<\/h4>\n <p>A Marian apostolate of lay Catholics dedicated to active service in the Church in union with Mary and under her leadership.<\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <div class=\"org-card\">\n <span class=\"org-icon\">\ud83d\udd25<\/span>\n <div>\n <h4>Charismatic Renewal Community<\/h4>\n <p>A prayerful community centered on the gifts of the Holy Spirit, offering praise and worship, intercession, and faith formation.<\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <div class=\"org-card\">\n <span 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