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3rd Sunday in Ordinary Time/National Bible Sunday Forbes Park, Makati

The Grace of Tears

Everyone has their own story about how Pope Francis has moved them this weekend. For me this was when

I heard what Pope Francis said to Iris Palomar, one of the street children at UST. In tears she asked the pope, “Why is God allowing bad things to happen, even if it is not the fault of children? Why are there so few people helping us?” Iris and many street children suffer from drugs, sexual abuse, hunger, prostitution, theft - numerous and daily injustices.

Pope Francis had no words to say, and the only answer he could give was a compassionate embrace for a child who had suffered so much. Then he told everyone gathered that “Only when we too can cry about the things you said can we come close to answering that question: why do children suffer so much?” Today’s world doesn’t know how to cry.

“If you don’t learn to cry”, the Pope said, “you cannot be a good Christian… Be courageous: don’t be afraid to cry.”

Tears will not remove world hunger. Tears will not protect children from abuse. But tears will let us suffer with them. To feel what they feel - in a mysterious but also real way.

On his flight back, Pope Francis recalled an ancient prayer begging the Lord for the grace of tears. And so we can pray with Pope Francis, “Lord, you who have made it so that Moses with his cane could make water flow from a stone, make it so that from the rock that is my heart, the water of tears may flow.”

By Javier Luis Gomez

Photos by Rocky Chan, Crissy Castillo, Shelli Manuel-Tomacruz

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What a fitting theme after the visit of our Pope Francis to the Philippines, particularly for the victims of the Yolanda (Haiyan) storm in Tacloban and Palo, Leyte.

Pope Francis said, among many things, that we have to use “the languages of the mind, the heart, and the hands” to effect a change in our Christian life.

The time is now to do this as we hear Jesus Christ in the Gospel of Mark: This is the time of fulfillment. The kingdom of God is at hand. Repent, and believe in the gospel.”

The first important element for becoming members of the messianic kingdom on earth is CONVERSION – a change of life from one of darkness (SIN) to one of light (GRACE). It requires one to be holy, a true return to God. Secondly, anyone in the kingdom of God BELIEVES IN and PRACTICES the message of Jesus Christ. This is the message of SALVATION which tells us how we were given ETERNAL LIFE in heaven which the coming of Christ on earth brought to us.

At the very beginning of Christ’s ministry, we know that the first disciples of Christ and later became apostles were Peter, Andrew, John and James. They were fishermen and they became “fishers of men.”

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3rd Sunday in Ordinary Time (B)

By Fr. Serge Santos, OFM

THE TIME IS NOW!REPENT AND BE FAITHFUL TO

JESUS CHRIST!

The first disciples preached the good news of Jesus Christ about the eternal plan of God for the salvation of humanity. This was attained through the birth (INCARNATION), suffering (PASSION), DEATH, RESURRECTION, and ASCENSION of Jesus Christ.

If we accept the divine message of SALVATION and live by it, then we too are assured of our own resurrection. However, we know that as human beings, we are weak and mortal. This is when we need Divine Mercy and Compassion.

We know at times we fail and sin…we stray from the LIGHT and go to DARKNESS.

What Jesus Christ said to the people of Galilee applies also to us in this day and age. We need to repent.

What do we need to be truly repentant, thereby deserve the MERCY and COMPASSION of God! 1. Firstly, we accept we are sinners,

no exception no matter what. Acknowledge our individual responsibility in our state of sin. We need to REGRET – be sorry for our commission of these sins. Honestly accept we failed Jesus Christ; that we need his MERCY and COMPASSION.

2. We are responsible for the sins and/or wrongs we have done. There is a need for REPARATION or RESTORATION. This means we are willing and capable to make up for the damages or harm we have caused to others. Avoid RATIONALIZATION, JUSTIFICATION, and projection of GUILT to others.

3. RECONCILIATION. The estranged or broken relationships are mended or made whole again. This requires the humility of a little child – begging for FORGIVENESS from the wronged person/s and/or restoring the material thing or resources taken from the aggrieved person/s to the fullest extent possible. Our reconciliation with each other is a RECONCILIATION with God, the Father and our Lord Jesus Christ.

4. RENEWAL. Once we follow the above-mentioned three steps, we will then be led to a RENEWAL – there is a change within us that is reflected in a change of behavior. This means a new way of feeling things. Result? PEACE and JOY in our spiritual life. This then will to conversion.

5. CONVERSION. This is a change of direction – turning away from SIN (Darkness) and turning towards GRACE (Light). Many saints shared in personal stories that this is a continuing struggle in spiritual life. Even St. Francis of Assisi, from the moment he received a message from the Crucified Jesus in the San Damiano chapel “to rebuild his church,” continued on the process of conversion in the events of life till his deathbed. Conversion is a process that starts with the acknowledgement of SIN or WEAKNESS and then moving on with prayer, patience, and perseverance to overcome the SIN or WEAKNESS, not only through one’s effort but also with the help of Jesus Christ, through the power of the Holy Spirit.

We need CONVERSION to become faithful disciples of Jesus Christ. Hear the insight of St. Paul: “Time is running out.” The time is NOW! REPENT and BE FAITHFUL TO JESUS CHRIST.

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RANDOM THOUGHTSVoices from yesterday and today…

By: Peachy Maramba

WORDS OF WISDOM FROMST. FRANCIS DE SALES

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St. Francis de Sales (1567-1622) tells us in a very simple manner how to hear mass in a proper manner both actually and spiritually in his best seller book Introduction to the Devout Life, a simple manual of spirituality. It was written in 1608 to keep his parishioners strong in the faith.

St. Francis was a French Doctor of the church, a bishop, an author and literary writer. He is the patron saint of writers and journalists.

How to Hear Mass Properly“(1) From the beginning until the priest goes up to the altar make your preparation with him. This consists in placing yourself in the presence of God, recognizing your unworthiness, and asking pardon for your sins.(2) From the time he goes up to the altar until the Gospel consider our Lord’s coming and his life in this world by a simple, general consideration.(3) From the Gospel until after the Creed consider our Savior’s preaching and affirm that you are resolved to live and die faithful and obedient to his holy word and in union with the holy Catholic Church.(4) From the Creed to the Our Father apply your heart to the mysteries of the passion and death of our Redeemer. They are actually and essentially represented in his holy Sacrifice. Together with the priest and the rest of the people you will offer them to God the father for his honor and for your own salvation.(5) From the Our Father to the Communion strive to excite a thousand desires in your heart and ardently wish to be joined and united forever to our Savior in everlasting love.

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(6) From the communion to the end of Mass give thanks to Jesus Christ for his incarnation, life, passion and death, and for the love he manifests in his Holy Sacrifice. Implore him always to be merciful to you, your parents, friends and the whole Church. Humble yourself with all your heart and devoutly receive the blessing our Lord gives you through the ministry of his minister.

If you wish to meditate during Mass on the mysteries you have proposed from day to day, there is no need to change your plan and make all these particular acts. It will suffice that at the beginning you direct your intention to adore and offer this Holy Sacrifice by the exercise of meditation and prayer. In all meditations the aforesaid acts are found either explicitly or implicitly and virtually.”

How to Fight Temptation “As soon as you are conscious of being tempted, follow the example of children when they see a wolf or bear out in the country. They immediately run to the arms of their father or mother or at least call to them for help and protection. Turn in the same way to God and implore his mercy and help. This is the remedy our Lord himself has taught us: “Pray so you do not enter into temptation.”

If you find that the temptation still continues or even increases, run in spirit to embrace the Holy Cross as if you saw Christ Jesus crucified before you. Insist that you will never consent to the temptation, implore his assistance against it, and continue steadfastly to protest that you will refuse consent as long as the temptation continues. When you make such protestations and refusals of consent, do not look the temptation in the face but look surely at our Lord. If you look at the temptation, especially when it is strong, it may shake your courage.

Turn your thoughts to some good, commendable activity. When such thoughts enter and find place in your hearts, they will drive away temptations and evil thoughts.

The sovereign remedy against all temptation, whether great or small, is to open your heart and express its suggestion, feeling, and affections to your director. Note well that the first condition the evil one makes with a soul he desires to seduce is for it to

keep silence, just as those who want to seduce girls or women from the very first forbid them to say anything about their proposals to father or husband. On the other hand, in his inspirations God requires that we make the temptations known to our superiors and directors.

If temptations continues to harass and persecute us after all this, there is nothing further to do on our part but to remain steadfast in our protestations never to consent to it. Just as girls can never be married as long as they say not, so too a soul though tempted can never sin as long as it says no.”

True Devotion “When God the Creation made all things, he commanded the plants to bring forth fruit each according to its own kind; he has likewise commanded Christians, who are the living plants of his Church, to bring forth the fruits of devotion, each one in accord with his character, his station and his calling.

I say that devotion must be practiced in different ways. The practice of devotion must be adapted to the strength, to the occupation and to the duties of each one in particular.

The bee collects honey from flowers in such a way as to do the least damage or destruction to them, and he leaves them whole, undamaged and fresh, just as he found them. True devotion does still better. Not only does it not injure any sort of calling or occupation, it even embellishes and enhances it.

Moreover, just as every sort of gem, cast in honey, becomes brighter and more sparkling, each according to its color, so each person becomes more acceptable and fitting in his own vocation when he sets his vocation in the context of devotion. Through devotion your family cares becomes more peaceful, mutual love between husband and wife becomes more sincere, the service we owe to the prince becomes more faithful, and our work no matter what it is, becomes more pleasant and agreeable.

Therefore, in whatever situation we happen to be, we can and we must aspire to the life of perfection.”

SOURCES of REFERENCE: My First Book of Saints – pp 27 – 29; The 33 Doctors of the Church – pp 576 – 601; Ordinary People, Extraordinary Lives – Group 6 Card 25; and others.

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The ABC’s of Catholic Doctrine

by Lianne Tiu

So what happens now? When Pope Francis boarded the plane back for Rome, we were filled with mixed emotions: great joy and gratitude for having the chance to see him, at the same time, sadness that he was leaving our country.

At the moment, we are emotionally high and spiritually recharged. Yet soon, the “Pope fever” will gradually die down. So what happens next?

Cardinal Tagle said, “The event (of the Pope’s visit) is so deep – so deep. There is so much to reflect on, so much to pray over, so much to learn. And it is only in meditation, in prayer, in silence, that we can really get to the depths of the profound meaning of this event.” We can reflect on the Pope’s contagious smile, his gestures of humility, kindness and sincerity, and his messages on sanctity of family, caring for the poor, suffering, respecting women, corruption, among others.

We can reflect on the emotional plea “why God allows children to suffer” of a young girl, the six million people that trooped to Luneta despite the rain, the private plane carrying government officials that skidded off the Tacloban runway, and the father’s acceptance of the death of his daughter from a scaffolding collapse.

We need to make time and find a quiet place to pray each day. As Pope Francis said we need to “rest” in the Lord so that we can hear His voice and understand what He asks of us, especially from the pontiff’s visit. Once we have heard His voice, we must get up and act. This way, we bring God’s love to others through our love and good works. We become witnesses and missionaries of the joy of the Gospel, in Asia and the whole world.

The “Pope fever” will live on when we rest in prayer and use the three languages of the mind, heart and hands in harmony. Pope Francis has brought us “awesome sunshine to last us many lifetimes.”

(Reference: Press Conference at Villamor Airbase (January 19, 2015); Pope Francis’ messages at Mall of Asia and UST and (January 16 & 18, 2015); Pope’s homily at Luneta (January 18, 2015); Speech of Archbishop Soc Villegas after the Luneta Mass (January 18, 2015 ))

Photos by Crissy Castllo, Rocky Chan andLianne Tiu

Jerry and LIanne Tiu at SM MOA

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“Thank you Lord for a very peaceful and smooth papal visit and for giving some of us the rare chance of seeing even just a glimpse of the very lovable Pope Francis in person. May we be truly inspired to live out his message of loving others, especially the poor, with mercy and compassion. © (Cynthia Menchaca)

“I was blessed that my brother passed on to me his two government guest tickets issued by the Malacanang office of the President -- John and I were seated on the 3rd row facing the choir! In the front row were Pnoy and his family.” (Wilma Huang)

Wilma & John HuangHuang Family

Cynthia Menchaca

Filipinos are called to be outstanding missionaries of the faith in Asia.

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“Let us know that we have a Mother Mary and a great brother Jesus. We are not alone.”

“To be wise use 3 languages. Think well, feel well, do well.”

“Let us not have a computer psychology that makes us think we know it all. All answers on computers but no surprises.”

“To learn to be

evangelized by the poor, by those we

help, the sick, orphans, they have so much

to give us.”

“Women are able to pose questions that men do not understand.”

“Reality is superior to ideas.”

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“If you don’t learn how to cry, you cannot be a good Christian.”

“A people who know how to suffer and is capable of rising up.”

“To learn how to receive with humility.”

“We need to see each child as a gift to be welcomed, cherished and protected.”

“We don’t need young

museums. We need

holy young people.”

“Love surprises because it opens a dialogue of loving and being loved.”

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Reminder- To think,to feel, to do!!!

Edmund Limheads out to

Luneta.

Seeing the Pope to the airport with some of my SYA faith

family - JJ Yulo.

Due to the volume of pictures of the Papal Visit that we have received, we ask that you check out more pictures at our website www.ssaparish.com

SYA members along Roxas Blvd. on Friday when the pope was heading to MOA.

Mina Chan of P&G waiting for the Pope at UST.

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The assigned tent for EMHC volunteers at the Luneta.

Karen Blanco and friends.

The Pope’s pilgrims.

SYA council members Caran, Lm Zuluaga and Eric and Shelli Tomacruz take their kids Sarah,

Inigo, Mantha and Javi to welcome Pope Francis.

CWL member Baba Aro; Edmund Lim (SSAP VP); Jaime Blanco (SSAP President); Ricky Sison (SSAP); Amparo Lim (CWL National President); Dr Amelita Dayrit-Go (Council of the Laity of the Philippines National President)

Due to the volume of pictures of the Papal Visit that we have received, we ask that you check out more pictures at our website www.ssaparish.com

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“Real love is about loving and letting yourself be loved.”

“For this the Gospel offers us a serene

way forward. Using the 3 Languages of the mind, heart and

hands and to use them in harmony.”

“Do you think of the poor do you feel for the poor.”

“Don’t be afraid of surprises. They shake the ground beneath our feet and make us insecure but they move us forward in the right direction.”

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Emma’s story

Emma Cusi Ramos is a 5-year old CCD student. She would like to share her Pope Experience through a letter and some photo collages

May the “papal high” be with you all the time!

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SSAP JPIC SCHOlars & Hospital Ministry Youth – Arch. of Manila ECO- Stewards

Day 1-January 15, 2015: Arrival of Pope Francis

Days 3&4-January 17 & 18, 2015

Assembly Time: 11:00 am – 9:00pm; Edsa Taft Ave.

Assembly Time:January 17, 2015 - 9:00 pm; Manila City HallJanuary 18, 2015 – 3:00 am till end of the Mass

Assigned Area: San Juan De Dios Hospital to Libertad along Roxas Blvd.

Assigned Area:Mass at Quirino Grandstand, Luneta

The Archdiocese of Manila – Ecology Ministry asked for volunteers for different parishes to act as ECO stewards during the Papal Visit. The ECO stewards would educate people on environment advocacies of Pope Francis especially on care for God’s creation through non-wasteful life style. As he says, “Let us be protector’s of God’s Creation and of one another with Mercy and Compassion.”

The ECO volunteers would ensure that along the routes, around the venue, before, during and after the arrival and con-celebrated Holy Mass of Pope Francis in the Luneta Park and Quirino Grandstand will remain free of garbage and ensure the recycling of all gathered trash. And also, to assist in the observance and maintenance of peace and order during the celebration.

We thank the SSAP Foundation social workers Nimfa Dumago and Jackie Macasias and the volunteers from JPIC Scholars, Youth of Hospital Ministry & MVR’s staff.

Many thanks to Fr. Reu Jose C. Galoy, OFM in particular for approving and supporting this endeavor. Also thanks to SYA c/o Jolly G. and Ali Raval, Boy and Charo Apacible, Mariza and Miguel del Rosario, Sabrina Soriano and Danilo Barrameda (former scholar) for their donations which helped with transportation, 5 meals and 4-5 snacks.

NOTE: 2 – 3 organizational meetings attended by:December 29 - MVR staffJanuary 10 - Nimfa D., Jackie M., 17 JPIC scholars, 2 MVR

staff & 20 Hospital Ministry YouthJanuary 12 - Nimfa D., Jackie M. & 2 Hospital Ministry YouthJanuary 15 - Pope’s ArrivalJanuary 17 - overnight and all day of January 18 - Mass of

Pope Francis

Scholars, Hospital Ministry Youth & MVR’s staff

Final briefing of Archdiocese of Manila ECO volunteers

Rain or shine, we do it for the Lord. Truly Blessed!Deployment of volunteers – Quadrant 9 Quirino Grandstand

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January 25CONVERSION OF ST. PAUL, APOSTLE

January 26Timothy and Titus, bishopsSaints Timothy and Titus were disciples and assistants of the apostle Paul. Timothy had charge of the Church at Ephesus and Titus of the Church in Crete. The letters written to them are called the pastoral epistles, for they contain excellent admonitions for the instruction of both pastors and laity.

January 27Angela Merici, virginSt. Angela was born in 1470 in Desenzano in the territory of Lombardy. She took the habit of the Third Order of St. Francis and called together girls whom she instructed in charitable works. In 1535, under the patronage of St. Ursula, she founded at Brescia a congregation of women who instructed poor girls in the Christian life. St. Angela died in 1540.

January 28Thomas Aquinas, priest and doctorSt. Thomas was born about the year 1225 into the family of the Count of Aquino. He first studied at the monastery of Monte Cassino and later at the University of Naples. Afterward he joined the Friars Preachers and completed his studies at Paris and Cologne, his instructor being St. Albert the Great. Becoming himself a teacher, he wrote many learned volumes and was especially renowned for his philosophical and theological studies. St. Thomas died near Terracina on March 7, 1274, but his memory is honored on January 28, the day his body was transferred to Toulouse in 1369.

January 31John Bosco, priestSt. John was born near Castelnouvo in the diocese of Turin in 1815. His early years were most difficult and so once ordained to the priesthood he dedicated himself o the education of the young, founding congregations which would instruct youth in both the arts and the Christian life. He also composed pamphlets for the support and defense of religion. St. John died in 1888.

Reference: Christian Prayer: The Liturgy of the Hours. Published and distributed by Paulines Publishing House, Daughters of St. Paul, 2650 F.B. Harrison St., 1300 Pasay City, Phil. 13th printing 2010. ISBN 971-590-357-6.

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An Abundance of Appreciation and Prayers for Fr. Tony Rosales, OFM

Fr. Antonio Ma. Rosales, OFM, who served the parishioners of SANTUARIO DE SAN ANTONIO for eighteen years until 2008 as a member of the Parish Pastoral Team and ten years as Parish Priest, was operated on for aortic valve replacement on September 22, 2014. After a successful operation, he recuperated at the Sta. Clara Convent. On October 26, 2014, he officiated at a Mass concelebrated with Fr. Reu Jose C. Galoy, OFM at our church. In his homily, he expressed his gratitude to the parishioners who visited him, offered masses and prayers, provided financial assistance. In November, he went back to Cebu where he is presently assigned.

In appreciation of his long years of service to the parishioners of SANTUARIO DE SAN ANTONIO, the Community of Friars and the Parish presented Fr. Tony with a check for P300,000.00 as additional financial assistance for his medical needs.

We pray for you, Fr. Tony, that through the intercession of Sts. Francis, Clare and Anthony, the Lord bless you with more years of fruitful and devoted service to His flock.

NoticeInstead of celebrating candlemas or blessing of the candles on Feb. 2, we will move our annual blessing of the candles to the anticipated masses of Jan. 31 and Sunday masses of Feb. 1 to encourage everyone to participate. We strongly advise you to bring candles. Thank you.

Rafael GalvezRocky ChanCrissy CastilloMike LimpeKaren BlancoRJ LedesmaCynthia MenchacaWilma HuangBeryl Lim

Chuchi QuevedoJJ YuloMarc ManalastasShelli Manuel-TomacruzPia Roman TayagLianne TiuPaul MacasaetAnthony Amunanategui Abad

Photo Acknowledgements

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Meldy CojuangcoConnie GomezMarilou ArteficioMa. Pilar OledanIggy ClavecillaCecille ReynosoMaxima ‘Amah’ SyAurora GonzalezTommy Dy BuncioNaning BagabaldoRemedios Maceda BerrisCedric CastroAnselmo Trinidad Jr.Pilar del GallegoNena JalandoniRosario LopezVictoriano ChungErlinda Miranda-OledanZwei Lopez GadiShallouh Bancil SwinnertonTony Boy Floirendo Jr.Francisco TankiangCynthia Arms

Felicisimo AlcantaraRosario de Leon TobiasGloria SyjucoRaffy ChanEdric CoPeter SooChito San JoseRon JacobsNancy ImperialJohnny LopezLisa AlvendiaLetty LigonNorma J. CarlosSony Lopez GonzalezShaina BudhraniGia GonzalezDaniel LaoOrlando BernardoRolando SotasoCecilio HidalgoIf you want a name added or deleted, contact Bernadette at the Parish office tel. nos. 8438830-32.

Please Pray for the Sick

WEDDING BANNS24-Jan-15Clarence Paul Aguilar Canlas & April Joy Rogacion Ocampo24-Jan-15Jose Emmanuel Ernesto B. Sibal & Ma. Cristina Louise C. Cuerva, Prelature Shrine of Saint Joseph, Brgy. Poblacion Polillo, Quezon25-Jan-15Daniel Mora Viernes & Sharmaine Chesna Wu Tan30-Jan-15Paolo Aguila Bautista & Pier Christine Bernabe Castor30-Jan-15Peter Michael G. Dizon & Joanna P. Orbe31-Jan-15Guillen John Cubacub & Marie Therese Huervas Buensuceso31-Jan-15Brian Edward M. Tagle & Bernice Celeste B. Bernardino, Villa San Miguel, Shaw Blvd, Mandaluyong01-Feb-15Paolo Everardo S. Javier & Veronica Ann Ong Yap06-Feb-15James Stephen F. Yabut & Camila Luisa V. Nieto07-Feb-15Jose Francis Raymund V. Pantangco & Cheryl Anne Tan Que07-Feb-15Julius Ferdinand Maramag & Elena Lois Lantano Bautista07-Feb-15Baldwin C. Keh & Raisa C. Murillo, Christ The King, Greenmeadows Ave. QC

14-Feb-15Anthony Bejado & Margaret Perez 14-Feb-15Aaron Narciso Vitug & Ma. Ana Patricia G. Benitez21-Feb-15Mikael Sy Coyiuto & Jennica Grace Santiago Tañeca22-Feb-15 John David Gan Dy & Larah Danielle Yauder Monterola26-Feb-15 Martin Paul B. Roque & Veronica T. Messer01-Mar-15 Eduardo Martin Legasi Chua & Vanessa Joan Chua Chan, St. Bede Catholic Church, Pyrmont NSW Australia01-Mar-15 Markson Louie Sia Tan & Janice Adeline Kua Uy05-Mar-15 Gennis Khan Bautista Ureta & Christia Mae M. Pangilinan14-Mar-15 Bradlee Zigfrid Cagampan Dungo & Elizabeth Dy Castañeda22-Mar-15Mark Michael Cervantes Sy & Lesley Anne Dy Ng19-Apr-15Bon Kimber Tee Syiaco & Kimberly Ann Lao Chupeco18-Jul-15Carlo Habana Coronel & Anabelle Nuada Cruz

26-Jan-15Petrona B. LimAldo ClaparolsBobby FernandezLuciano Ong JrB.Y. OngElvie TanRegina Filamor-PayumoFr. Reu Jose C. Galoy, OFM

27-Jan-15Ricardo P. de LeonBelen Estayo

28-Jan-15Jay A. Ong

29-Jan-15Tessa DragonAce Fernandez

30-Jan-15Javi LebronAida SottoPeps Santos

31-Jan-15Bea LebronMarine SarmientoJulie Harper Mapua

01-Feb-15Millie S.B. RoblesJon S.B. Robles

For corrections and additions to this list, contact Susan at the parish office.

BIRTHDAYS

09-Jan-15Rafael & Melly Hechanova

Wedding Anniversary

SUNDAY-JANUARY 25* 8:00AM - Thrift Shop* 9:15AM - CCD Sunday Religion Class* 4:00PM - CORO Practice

MONDAY - JANUARY 26* 8:00AM - Thrift Shop* 1:30PM - OFS Formation

TUESDAY - JANUARY 27* 8:00AM - Thrift Shop* 9:00PM - CWL FREE Clinic* 9:00AM - JPIC Hospital Ministry PGH Visitation* 2:00PM - Health Care Ministry Dancersize “Open to All Parishioners”* 4:00PM - Marian Cenacle Group Prayer meeting

WEDNESDAY - JANUARY 28* 8:00AM - Thrift Shop* 4:00PM - CCD Religion Class

THURSDAY - JANUARY 29* 8:00AM - Thrift Shop* 9:00AM - Health Care Ministry Visitation at Rizal Medical Center,

Pasig, City * 7:00PM - SYA Prayer meeting

FRIDAY - JANUARY 30* 8:00AM - Thrift Shop* 2:00PM - Health Care Ministry Dancersize “Open to all Parishioners”* 7:30PM - Household Help Charismatic Prayer Meeting* 9:00AM - TigAwit Choir Practice

SATURDAY - JANUARY 31* 8:00AM - Thrift Shop* 4:00PM - VOSA Choir Practice* 4:00PM - LUKE 18 Prayer meetin

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January 26 is the birthday of our beloved parish priest Fr. Reu Jose C. Galoy, OFM.

Happy Birthday Fr. Reu! May you have many more to come. God bless you always!

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Trailing Behind the PopeBy Gaby Consing Tuazon

III – BS Health Sciences,Ateneo de Manila University

“Miserando Atque Eligendo! Papa Francesco!” (Lowly but chosen), we chanted during the Papal Visit held last January 15-18. As a delegate sent by KALFI, or Kalinangan Youth Foundation, Inc., a non-government organization that aims to empower students and young professionals to become competent citizens imbued with spiritual foundation and qualities of leadership.

We marched and waited for the arrival of the pope on his famous glass-less pope mobile to drive by. It took us six long hours at Quirino avenue, and this was just a foreshadowing of how long we would have to wait at SM Mall of Asia the following day and University of Sto. Tomas on January 18.

In addition to the long wait, we lost our voices and perspired. These experiences were the icing on the cake during the Holy Father’s visit. I felt a sense of fulfillment behind all the discomfort.

I only caught a glimpse of the pope as he drove by Quirino Avenue and as a volunteer of the human barricade at SM MOA. At UST, all our attempts to see him again failed. So instead, we listened to his homily to the youth on the radio.

His presence left me teary-eyed. There was something so genuine in his cheerful smile and wave that made the crowds exude with enthusiasm. To top it all off, all of his homilies were inspiring. I believe the aim of his visit is highlighted in his quote, “God awaits us to surprise us.” The Papal Visit occurred at the right time. It was amidst all the hardships of the Filipinos – poverty, corruption and suffering from natural disasters, God reminded us of His mercy and compassion, through the person of Pope Francis.

As a KALFI delegate, I left behind the Papal Visit taking to heart his words, “We must let ourselves be loved by Him,” which poses as a challenge to seriously live out my faith and do the will of God in every action I do.