Diyos na pinagmumulan ng Buhay
Diyos ng mga babaeng banal tulad nina Sara, Ruth, at Rebecca.
Diyos ni Elisabet na ina ni Juan Bautista
Diyos ng Mahal na Birheng Maria na ina ng iyong Anak na si Hesu-Kristo,
dinggin po ninyo ang aming panalangin, at pagkalooban ng pagbabasbas
ang lahat ng mga ina at lolang natitipon sa lugar na ito.
Basbasan mo po sila ng lakas na nagmumula sa iyong Banal na Espiritu
sapagkat sa pamamagitan nila natutunan ng mga anak at apo
kung paanong tumayo at lumakad,
kung paanong magsalita at maglaro,
at kung paanong makalapit sa Iyong banal na harapan
sa pamamagitan ng tapat na pananalangin.
Pagkalooban mo po sila ng biyayang makiisa sa Iyong Banal na Hapag
at matanggap ang Pagkaing nagbibigay buhay
sapagkat sila ang mga nagtaguyod at nagpakain sa amin
at sila din ang nagturo sa amin kung paanong itaguyod ang aming mga sarili
at ang aming mga pamilya.
Pagkalooban mo po sila ng kalusugan at kapayapaan,
ng galak at kaligayahan,
at ng pagkakataong kami’y kanilang maipagmalaki bilang mga anak.
Pagkalooban mo din po sila ng mga kaibigang mananatiling tapat
upang kanilang patuloy na madama ang Iyong pagkalinga’t pagmamahal.
Gayundin aming isinasama sa panalangin ang mga babaeng walang nakakaalaala
lalo na ang mga tahimik na itinataguyod ang kanilang pamilya,
naglilingkod ng may kababaang-loob, at nagtitiis ng hirap sa buhay para sa kapakanan ng kanilang asawa’t mga anak.
Kaya ang aming hiling, O Diyos ng kadalisayan,
na ika’y manahan sa aming lahat na naririto,
sa ngalan ng Ama, at ng Anak, at ng Espiritu Santo. Amen.
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Friday, May 6, 2011
Wednesday, April 13, 2011
pasasalamat sa biyaya-the mcgc's back to back milestones
MCGC Lenten Retreat
It's better to be late than never: Maraming Salamat Ate Alice Javier-Maunahan and Kuya Wency Maunahan for organizing the very first MCGC Lenten Retreat last March 31-April 1, 2011 at the Don Bosco Tabor House in Los Banos. It will not be possible without your unselfish and great dedication. May you be blessed always!
MCGC Summer Tulian
Thanks for all those who extended their assistance in the recent concluded MCGC Summer Tulian Project especially Dr. Sonny Barreto, my PNB Staff, Officemates and friends who always help me, Dominican Sisters of Sta. Catalina College Binan and most of all to our new friends from UST Medical School. At higit sa lahat sa ilang mga tao na ayaw magpabanggit ng kanilang mga pangalan, Maraming, Maraming Salamat po!
It's better to be late than never: Maraming Salamat Ate Alice Javier-Maunahan and Kuya Wency Maunahan for organizing the very first MCGC Lenten Retreat last March 31-April 1, 2011 at the Don Bosco Tabor House in Los Banos. It will not be possible without your unselfish and great dedication. May you be blessed always!
MCGC Summer Tulian
Thanks for all those who extended their assistance in the recent concluded MCGC Summer Tulian Project especially Dr. Sonny Barreto, my PNB Staff, Officemates and friends who always help me, Dominican Sisters of Sta. Catalina College Binan and most of all to our new friends from UST Medical School. At higit sa lahat sa ilang mga tao na ayaw magpabanggit ng kanilang mga pangalan, Maraming, Maraming Salamat po!
Thursday, March 24, 2011
The 2011 Liturgical Conference Layforce, San Carlos Seminary EDSA,Makati City
Last March 05, 2011, selected officers of the Ministry of Church & Collectors (MCGC) attended the annual Liturgical Conference for all lay workers organized by the Liturgical Commission of the Archdiocese of Manila held at the Layforce, San Carlos Seminary, Guadalupe, Makati City.
The Ministry of Church Greeters and Collectors (MCGC) of the parish was given the chance to attend and participate in the said event thru the established linkages between MCGC and Rev. Fr. Godwin Tatlonghari of the Archdiocesan Liturgical Commission (ALC) of the Archdiocese of Manila.
More than 1000 lay workers from the different parishes, shrines and chapels within the Archdiocese of Manila attended the event which started thru a Holy Mass that was led by the Priest Directors of the Archdiocesan Liturgical Commission (ALC) of the Archdiocese of Manila. The participants of the parish include the former head of MCGC and currently the head of MCGC’s Formation and Spiritual Development Group (FSDG), Dingdong D. Baban, MCGC’s new President, Nilo Almendrala, Jr., Rafael Co, MCGC Vice Chairman, Joachim Maravilla, Head of Collectors Group, Joana Delector, Deputy Head of Greeters Group and Joseph B. Argente.
The Ministry of Church Greeters and Collectors (MCGC) of the parish was given the chance to attend and participate in the said event thru the established linkages between MCGC and Rev. Fr. Godwin Tatlonghari of the Archdiocesan Liturgical Commission (ALC) of the Archdiocese of Manila.
More than 1000 lay workers from the different parishes, shrines and chapels within the Archdiocese of Manila attended the event which started thru a Holy Mass that was led by the Priest Directors of the Archdiocesan Liturgical Commission (ALC) of the Archdiocese of Manila. The participants of the parish include the former head of MCGC and currently the head of MCGC’s Formation and Spiritual Development Group (FSDG), Dingdong D. Baban, MCGC’s new President, Nilo Almendrala, Jr., Rafael Co, MCGC Vice Chairman, Joachim Maravilla, Head of Collectors Group, Joana Delector, Deputy Head of Greeters Group and Joseph B. Argente.
MCGC Milestones & Triumphs'
Lots of MCGC members these days are starting to create a name on various fields that they chose to take and thereby giving prestige and pride to the ministry and to the parish as well. One of them is MCGC’s very own Chairman and one of our Associate Editors, Kevin Henry A. Jamisola. Kevin as fondly called by his fellow MCGC is currently studying at the University of Perpetual Help System-Laguna as an HRM Student.
As one of his exposures in the said course, he participated in the recently concluded Bottlegrounds 2K11, a flairbartending competition organized by T.G.I Friday’s Mall of Asia and Asia Brewery. In the said event, he emerged 2nd place beating the other participants mostly from prestigious universities and established bars in Metro Manila and nearby provinces. In the same event, he also got the Pour Master Award, one of the special awards that were given to the contestants.
We are proud of you Kevin! Keep it up!
MCGC Serviam Awardees for 2011
Every year the MCGC Executive Board confers the Serviam Awards to its members who are graduating high school students and has shown exemplary service and outstanding achievements in the ministry for the past years. For the school year 2010-2011, the following are the awardees:
MCGC SERVIAM AWARD-GOLD AWARDEES
Nilo Almendrala, Jr., Christian Lloyd Almada, Alexandro Reyes, Jr., Ren Alfred Ching, Kevin John Arellano, Charles Edward Legaspi, Drazen Ion Flores, Chester Barrinuevo, Alyssa Ludovico, Darla Pulmano, Roxanne Macapagal, Jhelleni Anne M. Carola, Clarisse Ara Almazan, Leah Urgelles and Jeffrey Moore Casano
MCGC SERVIAM AWARD-SILVER AWARDEES
Enrico Silva, Jr., Julius O. Velasco, Justine Manero, Arvin Denise Cruz, Jewel Bernice Alomia, John Paul Sawal, John Joseph Hernandez, Marc Isaac Gregorio, Alyssa L. Faraon, Cherry Ann Cetron, Krisha Colline B. Almada and Donato Amoranto
MCGC SERVIAM AWARD-BRONZE AWARDEES
Rejean Almendrala, Philippe Razalan, Siara Carmelina Ocampo, David Jof Dale, Hideaki Ishino, Josef Castanio and Jesse Renido
MCGC LEADERSHIP AWARD
Nilo Almendrala, Jr., Alexandro Reyes, Jr. and Kevin John Arellano
OUTSTANDING MCGC MEMBER (CHAIRMAN’S AWARD)
Nilo Almendrala, Jr. and Ren Alfred Ching
MCGC SERVIAM AWARD-GOLD AWARDEES
Nilo Almendrala, Jr., Christian Lloyd Almada, Alexandro Reyes, Jr., Ren Alfred Ching, Kevin John Arellano, Charles Edward Legaspi, Drazen Ion Flores, Chester Barrinuevo, Alyssa Ludovico, Darla Pulmano, Roxanne Macapagal, Jhelleni Anne M. Carola, Clarisse Ara Almazan, Leah Urgelles and Jeffrey Moore Casano
MCGC SERVIAM AWARD-SILVER AWARDEES
Enrico Silva, Jr., Julius O. Velasco, Justine Manero, Arvin Denise Cruz, Jewel Bernice Alomia, John Paul Sawal, John Joseph Hernandez, Marc Isaac Gregorio, Alyssa L. Faraon, Cherry Ann Cetron, Krisha Colline B. Almada and Donato Amoranto
MCGC SERVIAM AWARD-BRONZE AWARDEES
Rejean Almendrala, Philippe Razalan, Siara Carmelina Ocampo, David Jof Dale, Hideaki Ishino, Josef Castanio and Jesse Renido
MCGC LEADERSHIP AWARD
Nilo Almendrala, Jr., Alexandro Reyes, Jr. and Kevin John Arellano
OUTSTANDING MCGC MEMBER (CHAIRMAN’S AWARD)
Nilo Almendrala, Jr. and Ren Alfred Ching
MCGC LENTEN RETREAT
In our desire for all greeters and collectors and new media ministers in the Parish to be spiritually prepared for the Season of lent, the Formation and Spiritual Development Group (FSDG) of the Ministry of Church Greeters and Collectors (MCGC) scheduled a Lenten Retreat for all the Greeters and Collectors and members of the New Media Ministry (NMM) this coming March 31 to April 01, 2011 to be held at the Don Bosco Tabor House, Crystal Spring, Brgy. Pansol, Calamba City.
The theme of this year’s retreat is MCGC: Servant of God, Servant of all to be facilitated by MCGC’s spiritual formation consultant, Mrs. Alicia Maunahan-Javier in coordination with the resident Salesian Priests of Don Dosco Tabor House.
The theme of this year’s retreat is MCGC: Servant of God, Servant of all to be facilitated by MCGC’s spiritual formation consultant, Mrs. Alicia Maunahan-Javier in coordination with the resident Salesian Priests of Don Dosco Tabor House.
true love waits campaign of mcgc
TRUE LOVE WAITS…
ANG TOTOONG PAG-IBIG AY NAKAKAPAG-INTAY
ANG PROYEKTONG ITO AY NAGLALAYON NG MGA SUMUSUNOD:
UNA:
GABAYAN ANG MGA KABATAAN NA MAGKAROON NG PANGAKO NG SEXUAL ABSTINENCE O PAG-IWAS SA PAKIKIPAGTALIK SA KANILANG MINAMAHAL, HANGGANG SA DUMATING ANG ARAW NG KANILANG KASAL.
IKALAWA:
BIGYAN ANG MGA KABATAAN NA NANGAKO NG SEXUAL ABSTINENCE O PAG-IWAS SA PAKIKIPAGTALIK SA KANILANG MINAMAHAL, HANGGANG SA DUMATING ANG ARAW NG KANILANG KASAL, NA HIGIT PANG PALALIMIN AT TUPARIN ANG PANGAKONG ITO AT NG SA GAYON AY MAGAWA DIN NILANG GABAYAN AT HIMUKIN ANG IBA PANG KABATAAN.
IKATLO:
GABAYAN ANG MGA NAKATATANDA AT MAGULANG NG MGA KABATAANG ITO NA GUMAWA DIN AT MANGAKO SA ISANG PAMUMUHAY NA NAAYON SA KALINISAN AT KATAPATAN.
IKAAPAT:
BIGYAN ANG MGA MAGULANG AT NAKATATANDA NG MGA KONGKRETONG PARAAN UPANG MATULUNGAN ANG MGA KABATAAN NA MAISAKATUPARAN AT MABIGYAN INSPIRASYON ANG MGA KABATAAN NA MAGKAROON NG PANGAKO NG SEXUAL ABSTINENCE O PAG-IWAS SA PAKIKIPAGTALIK SA KANILANG MINAMAHAL, HANGGANG SA DUMATING ANG ARAW NG KANILANG KASAL.
ANG TOTOONG PAG-IBIG AY NAKAKAPAG-INTAY
ANG PROYEKTONG ITO AY NAGLALAYON NG MGA SUMUSUNOD:
UNA:
GABAYAN ANG MGA KABATAAN NA MAGKAROON NG PANGAKO NG SEXUAL ABSTINENCE O PAG-IWAS SA PAKIKIPAGTALIK SA KANILANG MINAMAHAL, HANGGANG SA DUMATING ANG ARAW NG KANILANG KASAL.
IKALAWA:
BIGYAN ANG MGA KABATAAN NA NANGAKO NG SEXUAL ABSTINENCE O PAG-IWAS SA PAKIKIPAGTALIK SA KANILANG MINAMAHAL, HANGGANG SA DUMATING ANG ARAW NG KANILANG KASAL, NA HIGIT PANG PALALIMIN AT TUPARIN ANG PANGAKONG ITO AT NG SA GAYON AY MAGAWA DIN NILANG GABAYAN AT HIMUKIN ANG IBA PANG KABATAAN.
IKATLO:
GABAYAN ANG MGA NAKATATANDA AT MAGULANG NG MGA KABATAANG ITO NA GUMAWA DIN AT MANGAKO SA ISANG PAMUMUHAY NA NAAYON SA KALINISAN AT KATAPATAN.
IKAAPAT:
BIGYAN ANG MGA MAGULANG AT NAKATATANDA NG MGA KONGKRETONG PARAAN UPANG MATULUNGAN ANG MGA KABATAAN NA MAISAKATUPARAN AT MABIGYAN INSPIRASYON ANG MGA KABATAAN NA MAGKAROON NG PANGAKO NG SEXUAL ABSTINENCE O PAG-IWAS SA PAKIKIPAGTALIK SA KANILANG MINAMAHAL, HANGGANG SA DUMATING ANG ARAW NG KANILANG KASAL.
7 TAON NA PO KAMI
The MCGC today is actually a spin-off of the former Parish Youth Ministry (PYM). Sometime in year 2003, the PYM started to create various youth groups with them as the lead coordinating ministry to handle specific areas of apostolic service of youth under its former head, Dingdong Baban (the Founding Chair of MCGC)
MCGC started with the 9 a.m. Sunday Mass only since the Anticipated Mass during Saturdays was used to be assigned to Catholic Women’s League (CWL) while the 7 a.m. and 6 p.m. masses during Sundays were used to be assigned to members of Cursilistas, Legion of Mary (LOM) and Mother Butler Guild (MBG).
When the time came that the group was given the mandate then to serve as a formal and recognized member of the Celebration Ministry thru the spiritual guidance then of former parish priest, Rev. Fr. Rex Delos Angeles. , the collectors from the other Masses were absorbed as full time members already except with that of from the Legion of Mary. The very first members of the MCGC then were actually from the Lingkod Parokya volunteers of Sta. Catalina College and Canossa Academy. It is worth mentioning also that those students from Sta. Catalina College who underwent the Lingkod Parokya Program last 2005-2006 school year decided to stay with MCGC as regular members of the ministry. Thru the grace and blessing of the good Lord, the ministry now grew to more than 150 members servicing all the masses in the Parish church and the two (2) chapels.
MCGC started with the 9 a.m. Sunday Mass only since the Anticipated Mass during Saturdays was used to be assigned to Catholic Women’s League (CWL) while the 7 a.m. and 6 p.m. masses during Sundays were used to be assigned to members of Cursilistas, Legion of Mary (LOM) and Mother Butler Guild (MBG).
When the time came that the group was given the mandate then to serve as a formal and recognized member of the Celebration Ministry thru the spiritual guidance then of former parish priest, Rev. Fr. Rex Delos Angeles. , the collectors from the other Masses were absorbed as full time members already except with that of from the Legion of Mary. The very first members of the MCGC then were actually from the Lingkod Parokya volunteers of Sta. Catalina College and Canossa Academy. It is worth mentioning also that those students from Sta. Catalina College who underwent the Lingkod Parokya Program last 2005-2006 school year decided to stay with MCGC as regular members of the ministry. Thru the grace and blessing of the good Lord, the ministry now grew to more than 150 members servicing all the masses in the Parish church and the two (2) chapels.
Friday, February 5, 2010
BOTO KO DANGAL KO IPAGTATANGGOL KO! ( A Blue Ribbon Campaign)
This coming May 2010 elections, the Parish Pastoral Council for Responsible Voting (PPCRV) of the Vicariate of Binan in cooperation with Anthonians@Work (A New Media Ministry) and Ministry of Church Greeters & Collectors of San Antonio de Padua Parish will be having a voters education campaign throughout the parish which aims to help the faithful develop an “informed and principled stand” on various issues of the country/society in view of the coming Elections.
The project shall be simply called as “Blue Ribbon Campaign” which will be symbolized by a blue ribbon pins. The campaign will be launched this coming February 14, 2010 Sunday at the San Antonio De Padua Parish during the 9:00 a.m. Mass. The campaign will carry the official motto of PPCRV: Boto Ko, Dangal Ko! Ipagtatanggol ko! as its battle cry. The said statement implies a very strong message of reminder and challenge to every citizen to protect our rights and do something to ensure that it will not be abused by anyone.
PROJECT MECHANICS:
To create a strong awareness on the program among the local electorates the organizers will distribute the following materials:
1. blue ribbon pins
2. blue arm bands
3. tarpaulin materials carrying the Blue Ribbon Icon along with the battle cry of the project.
OTHER ACTIVITIES:
Various activities will be held like Seminars, Forums, Contests, Film Showing and even Prayer Rallies/Motorcades to ensure its success.
INITIAL LISTS OF SERVICE PARTNERS:
Anthonians@Work-A New Media Ministry of San Antonio De Padua Parish
Ministry of Church Greeters & Collectors (MCGC) of San Antonio De Padua Parish
Michaelian’s Business Management Society (MBMS) of St. Michael’s College of Laguna
Laguna Assistance Group (LAG)
The project shall be simply called as “Blue Ribbon Campaign” which will be symbolized by a blue ribbon pins. The campaign will be launched this coming February 14, 2010 Sunday at the San Antonio De Padua Parish during the 9:00 a.m. Mass. The campaign will carry the official motto of PPCRV: Boto Ko, Dangal Ko! Ipagtatanggol ko! as its battle cry. The said statement implies a very strong message of reminder and challenge to every citizen to protect our rights and do something to ensure that it will not be abused by anyone.
PROJECT MECHANICS:
To create a strong awareness on the program among the local electorates the organizers will distribute the following materials:
1. blue ribbon pins
2. blue arm bands
3. tarpaulin materials carrying the Blue Ribbon Icon along with the battle cry of the project.
OTHER ACTIVITIES:
Various activities will be held like Seminars, Forums, Contests, Film Showing and even Prayer Rallies/Motorcades to ensure its success.
INITIAL LISTS OF SERVICE PARTNERS:
Anthonians@Work-A New Media Ministry of San Antonio De Padua Parish
Ministry of Church Greeters & Collectors (MCGC) of San Antonio De Padua Parish
Michaelian’s Business Management Society (MBMS) of St. Michael’s College of Laguna
Laguna Assistance Group (LAG)
Thursday, November 5, 2009
A SPOON OF LOVE A CUP OF SMILE (Hapag-mamahal at Hapag-Asa Parish Feeding Program) May 2009-October 2009
Hunger of Body and Spirit
Of the many scourges that mankind faces, one might say that hunger is the most insidious of foes. Slowly, yet with sinister certainty, hunger and malnutrition eat away not just a person's health, but also his sense of self-respect, his dignity, and finally, his faith in the mercy of God.
The Parish, however, has always believed in the virtue of "small things", and that even the smallest advancement can make a considerable difference in a person's life - and thus, even the simplest of meals can still provide sustenance to a hungry child. While it is true that many families must cope with very meager resources, it is the belief of the Parish that - as in the story of the loaves and fish - modest resources coupled with a community spirit and faith in the compassion of a Merciful God, can indeed work miracles.
And so it was that in four (4) of the most populous areas in the Parish- Umboy Riverside, Faraon Subdivision, Garcia Subdivision Slums Area, Municipal Cemetery – the Parish began its humble efforts to give a handful of hungry children a spoon of love thru a hot and nutritious meal in exchange of a cup of smile.
Let the little ones come to Me …
A day at the Hapag-mamahal at Hapag-asa Feeding Program Site will start in much the same way as an ordinary day would start in homes across the country - with some exceptions. Here, the family is slightly larger, and includes volunteers from the parish as well as the mothers of some of the children who are the young beneficiaries of the program. Amid this domestic flurry, however, the project volunteers work to teach their young guests a number of ordinary habits that have extraordinary effects.
The food at the Hapag-mamahal at Hapag-asa table is simple, yet nutritious; it would not be unusual to see a bowl of steaming misua soup, made even tastier and truly healthful by the addition of vegetables - an excellent alternative to instant noodles. Yet what makes a meal at the Hapag-mamahal at Hapag-asa table truly a feast for the spirit are the gentle lessons learned by the children who come to share these simple yet nourishing meals. To say "magandang hapon po." To wash up before eating. To sit properly at the dining table. To say a prayer of thanks before a single morsel is eaten. Courtesy. Cleanliness. Self-respect. And yes, gratitude.
In many ways, the food that was offered at the Hapag-mamahal at Hapag-asa table is nourishment not only for the body, but certainly for the soul. The Hapag-mamahal at Hapag-Asa Program aims to alleviate extreme hunger among poor children in the parish. Its four major components: supplemental feeding, health education, spiritual formation and livelihood.
Good things lasts . . .
Last October 23, 2009, the Hapag-mamahal at Hapag-asa Parish Feeding Program ended after six months of daily servings of nutritious food prepared by volunteers from the different parish organizations. It is with deep pride and joy that all the malnourished sixty (60) children beneficiaries enrolled last May 2009 are already in normal nutritional status. However, in the end of the program only 59 children were able to attend the last day because one of the beneficiaries died two weeks before the end of the program due to vehicular accident.
During the last week of the program, the children were given especially prepared meals like chicken, pasta and pork that were donated by some generous individuals. The said feeding program is now considered as the most successful social action initiatives by the Parish given the outpouring of support from different groups and the outcome of the project itself.
The heroes of the program . . .
Members of Mother Butler Guild (MBG)
Members of Catholic Women’s League (CWL)
Members of Lectors and Commentators Ministry (LCM)
Members of El Shaddai Prayer Group
Members of Parish Catechetical Ministry (PCM)
Members of Ministry of Church Greeters & Collectors (MCGC)
Security Force of Barangay San Antonio
Brgy. Capt. Eric Jimenez
Brgy. Nutrition Scholar (BNS) Rowena V. Conde
Office of the Municipal Nutrition Action Office
Municipal Social Welfare and Development Office
Office of the Mayor of Binan, Laguna
Faculty & Staff of Pedro H. Escueta Memorial School
St. Michael’s College of Laguna
DSWD-Region IV-A
Kabisig ng Kalahi Foundation (Funder)
Mead Johnson Philippines
Unilever Philippines
Of the many scourges that mankind faces, one might say that hunger is the most insidious of foes. Slowly, yet with sinister certainty, hunger and malnutrition eat away not just a person's health, but also his sense of self-respect, his dignity, and finally, his faith in the mercy of God.
The Parish, however, has always believed in the virtue of "small things", and that even the smallest advancement can make a considerable difference in a person's life - and thus, even the simplest of meals can still provide sustenance to a hungry child. While it is true that many families must cope with very meager resources, it is the belief of the Parish that - as in the story of the loaves and fish - modest resources coupled with a community spirit and faith in the compassion of a Merciful God, can indeed work miracles.
And so it was that in four (4) of the most populous areas in the Parish- Umboy Riverside, Faraon Subdivision, Garcia Subdivision Slums Area, Municipal Cemetery – the Parish began its humble efforts to give a handful of hungry children a spoon of love thru a hot and nutritious meal in exchange of a cup of smile.
Let the little ones come to Me …
A day at the Hapag-mamahal at Hapag-asa Feeding Program Site will start in much the same way as an ordinary day would start in homes across the country - with some exceptions. Here, the family is slightly larger, and includes volunteers from the parish as well as the mothers of some of the children who are the young beneficiaries of the program. Amid this domestic flurry, however, the project volunteers work to teach their young guests a number of ordinary habits that have extraordinary effects.
The food at the Hapag-mamahal at Hapag-asa table is simple, yet nutritious; it would not be unusual to see a bowl of steaming misua soup, made even tastier and truly healthful by the addition of vegetables - an excellent alternative to instant noodles. Yet what makes a meal at the Hapag-mamahal at Hapag-asa table truly a feast for the spirit are the gentle lessons learned by the children who come to share these simple yet nourishing meals. To say "magandang hapon po." To wash up before eating. To sit properly at the dining table. To say a prayer of thanks before a single morsel is eaten. Courtesy. Cleanliness. Self-respect. And yes, gratitude.
In many ways, the food that was offered at the Hapag-mamahal at Hapag-asa table is nourishment not only for the body, but certainly for the soul. The Hapag-mamahal at Hapag-Asa Program aims to alleviate extreme hunger among poor children in the parish. Its four major components: supplemental feeding, health education, spiritual formation and livelihood.
Good things lasts . . .
Last October 23, 2009, the Hapag-mamahal at Hapag-asa Parish Feeding Program ended after six months of daily servings of nutritious food prepared by volunteers from the different parish organizations. It is with deep pride and joy that all the malnourished sixty (60) children beneficiaries enrolled last May 2009 are already in normal nutritional status. However, in the end of the program only 59 children were able to attend the last day because one of the beneficiaries died two weeks before the end of the program due to vehicular accident.
During the last week of the program, the children were given especially prepared meals like chicken, pasta and pork that were donated by some generous individuals. The said feeding program is now considered as the most successful social action initiatives by the Parish given the outpouring of support from different groups and the outcome of the project itself.
The heroes of the program . . .
Members of Mother Butler Guild (MBG)
Members of Catholic Women’s League (CWL)
Members of Lectors and Commentators Ministry (LCM)
Members of El Shaddai Prayer Group
Members of Parish Catechetical Ministry (PCM)
Members of Ministry of Church Greeters & Collectors (MCGC)
Security Force of Barangay San Antonio
Brgy. Capt. Eric Jimenez
Brgy. Nutrition Scholar (BNS) Rowena V. Conde
Office of the Municipal Nutrition Action Office
Municipal Social Welfare and Development Office
Office of the Mayor of Binan, Laguna
Faculty & Staff of Pedro H. Escueta Memorial School
St. Michael’s College of Laguna
DSWD-Region IV-A
Kabisig ng Kalahi Foundation (Funder)
Mead Johnson Philippines
Unilever Philippines
MCGC 2009 Advent Recollection
In our desire for all greeters and collectors in the Parish to be spiritually prepared for the Season of Advent, the Formation and Spiritual Development Group (FSDG) of the Ministry of Church Greeters and Collectors (MCGC) had scheduled an Advent Recollection to be held on the 5th of December 2009 at the Parish Hall from 8am to 11 am. The group has chosen the theme, Liturgy after Liturgy which will be facilitated tentatively by Rev. Fr. Christian Edward Abao, Director of the Diocesan Liturgical Commission of the Diocese of San Pablo. The activity will be very helpful in the spiritual growth of the greeters and collectors.
Basic Formation Seminar for Church Greeters and Collectors
Last October 24, 2009, selected officers of the Ministry of Church Greeters & Collectors (MCGC) attended the annual Basic Formation Seminar for Church Greeters and Collectors of the Archdiocese of Manila held at the Arzobizpado de Manila, Intramuros Manila. The Ministry of Church Greeters and Collectors (MCGC) of the parish was given the chance to attend and participate in the said event thru the established linkages between MCGC and Rev. Fr. Godwin Tatlonghari of the Archdiocesan Liturgical Commission (ALC) of the Archdiocese of Manila.
The participation of the parish on said activity was also recommended by Rev. Fr. Christian Edward Abao, Director of the Liturgical Commission of the Diocese of San Pablo. Almost 500 greeters and collectors from the different parishes, shrines and chapels within the Archdiocese of Manila attended the event which started thru a Holy Mass that was led by Rev. Fr. Godwin Tatlonghari, Assistant Director of the Archdiocesan Liturgical Commission (ALC) of the Archdiocese of Manila and concurrent Director for the Ministry of Church Greeters and Collectors who also facilitated the whole day activity.
The participants of the parish include the former head of MCGC and currently the head of MCGC’s Formation and Spiritual Development Group (FSDG), Dingdong D. Baban, MCGC’s new President, Kevin Henry A. Jamisola, Antonio F. Alcazar and Joseph Hernandez of the Greeters Group and Kevin B. Argente of the Collectors Group.
The participation of the parish on said activity was also recommended by Rev. Fr. Christian Edward Abao, Director of the Liturgical Commission of the Diocese of San Pablo. Almost 500 greeters and collectors from the different parishes, shrines and chapels within the Archdiocese of Manila attended the event which started thru a Holy Mass that was led by Rev. Fr. Godwin Tatlonghari, Assistant Director of the Archdiocesan Liturgical Commission (ALC) of the Archdiocese of Manila and concurrent Director for the Ministry of Church Greeters and Collectors who also facilitated the whole day activity.
The participants of the parish include the former head of MCGC and currently the head of MCGC’s Formation and Spiritual Development Group (FSDG), Dingdong D. Baban, MCGC’s new President, Kevin Henry A. Jamisola, Antonio F. Alcazar and Joseph Hernandez of the Greeters Group and Kevin B. Argente of the Collectors Group.
MILESTONES:Father Toochy Installs the MCGC Members
October 18, 2009 was indeed a day of grace for all the greeters and collectors of the Parish. For the very first time since the group was formally established in the Parish, the members of the ministry was imposed and inducted into the service by Rev. Fr. Buenaventura C. Ubarco. A total of seventy six (76) members were installed coming from the different Masses of the Parish including those members servicing the Pavilion Mall Saturday Anticipated Mass.
Monday, September 7, 2009
MCGC: Now the Biggest Group in the Parish in terms of membership
The Ministry of Church Greeters and Collectors scored another milestone this year when it reached the highest number of membership among the ministries and organizations in the Parish right now reflective of an effective recruitment campaign in less than two (2) months. The MCGC opened its doors last July 2009 to new members with the help of Ms. Alice Maunahan-Javier and some of the existing members who actively recruited their friends and classmates. From a small number of less than twenty (20) members, the group grew to sixty (60) members as of September 06, 2009.
Here are the Official lists of MCGC members:
1. Teresita Almarinez
2. Myrna Gamboa
3. Yolly David
4. Ebie Satera
5. Flory Carrasco
6. Mila Alcaide
7. Helen Karikitan
8. Baby Agustin
9. Gloria Gonzales
10. Pina Lozada
11. Ditas Clarite
12. Grace Meloncito
13. Sixto Reyes
14. Pit Avanzado
15. Arnold Alonte
16. Sol Balan
17. Maricor Lovenia
18. Laurence De Mesa-Baban, Jr.
19. Kevin Henry A. Jamisola
20. Antonio F. Alcazar
21. Kevin B. Argente
22. Ace Carlvin Cusi
23. Bryan Anthony Cos
24. Mhel Andrew De Castro
25. Emil Muñoz
26. Gabriel Salazar
27. Jesse M. David
28. Rowen Drey G. Cuy
29. Romnick Dela Cruz
30. Victor Ely Sayson
31. Melton John Hermidilla
32. Jose Mario A.Cariño
33. Jeffrey Moore Casano
34. Louie Anthony Cerico
35. Thomas Kevin Yuri A. Galaban
36. Kiko Argente
37. Mac Mac Martinez
38. Nikkie DP Reyes
39. Bounty Insorio
40. Faustine Flores
41. Angelica R. Harina
42. Grace Garcia
43. Leah Urgelles
44. Micholette Andrea B. De Matta
45. Donabel De Matta
46. Allysa L.Faraon
47. Cherry Ann C. Cetron
48. Patricia Anne S. Bustillos
49. Christian Almada
50. Nilo Almendrala
51. Donato Amoranto
52. Arvin Cruz
53. Kelvin Dimaranan
54. Marc Gregorio
55. Joseph Hernandez
56. Jeremy Ortiz
57. Enrico Silva Jr.,
58. Erwin Villacruzada
59. Kier B. Salaysay
60. Jewel Bernice Alomia
Note: There are other two (2) members of from Resurreccion Chapel that were excluded from the lists due to concerns on their full names but they are official members of the ministry also. Including them membership is now at 62 to be exact. As of last Sunday, September 06, 2009, there are still applicants that are still in the process of screening and expected to be included after they have undergone the required orientation and training. The target of MCGC is to assign minimum of sixteen members for each Mass that will serve as Greeters (8) and Collectors (8) and to be able to deploy new members to Masses at Pavilion Mall and Platero Chapel by the end of October 2009. All for the Glory of God!
Here are the Official lists of MCGC members:
1. Teresita Almarinez
2. Myrna Gamboa
3. Yolly David
4. Ebie Satera
5. Flory Carrasco
6. Mila Alcaide
7. Helen Karikitan
8. Baby Agustin
9. Gloria Gonzales
10. Pina Lozada
11. Ditas Clarite
12. Grace Meloncito
13. Sixto Reyes
14. Pit Avanzado
15. Arnold Alonte
16. Sol Balan
17. Maricor Lovenia
18. Laurence De Mesa-Baban, Jr.
19. Kevin Henry A. Jamisola
20. Antonio F. Alcazar
21. Kevin B. Argente
22. Ace Carlvin Cusi
23. Bryan Anthony Cos
24. Mhel Andrew De Castro
25. Emil Muñoz
26. Gabriel Salazar
27. Jesse M. David
28. Rowen Drey G. Cuy
29. Romnick Dela Cruz
30. Victor Ely Sayson
31. Melton John Hermidilla
32. Jose Mario A.Cariño
33. Jeffrey Moore Casano
34. Louie Anthony Cerico
35. Thomas Kevin Yuri A. Galaban
36. Kiko Argente
37. Mac Mac Martinez
38. Nikkie DP Reyes
39. Bounty Insorio
40. Faustine Flores
41. Angelica R. Harina
42. Grace Garcia
43. Leah Urgelles
44. Micholette Andrea B. De Matta
45. Donabel De Matta
46. Allysa L.Faraon
47. Cherry Ann C. Cetron
48. Patricia Anne S. Bustillos
49. Christian Almada
50. Nilo Almendrala
51. Donato Amoranto
52. Arvin Cruz
53. Kelvin Dimaranan
54. Marc Gregorio
55. Joseph Hernandez
56. Jeremy Ortiz
57. Enrico Silva Jr.,
58. Erwin Villacruzada
59. Kier B. Salaysay
60. Jewel Bernice Alomia
Note: There are other two (2) members of from Resurreccion Chapel that were excluded from the lists due to concerns on their full names but they are official members of the ministry also. Including them membership is now at 62 to be exact. As of last Sunday, September 06, 2009, there are still applicants that are still in the process of screening and expected to be included after they have undergone the required orientation and training. The target of MCGC is to assign minimum of sixteen members for each Mass that will serve as Greeters (8) and Collectors (8) and to be able to deploy new members to Masses at Pavilion Mall and Platero Chapel by the end of October 2009. All for the Glory of God!
Monday, August 24, 2009
MCGC Celebrates 5th Year Anniversary Celebration next month
In celebration of the 5th year anniversary of MCGC this coming September 27, 2009 various activities has been lined to commemorate the same:
Marian Quiz Bee-in cooperation with Parish Catechetical Ministry (PCM)
Novena and Masses in Honor of San Lorenzo Ruiz de Manila (September 19-28, 2009)
Imposition of all MCGC Members-September 27, 2009
Marian Quiz Bee-in cooperation with Parish Catechetical Ministry (PCM)
Novena and Masses in Honor of San Lorenzo Ruiz de Manila (September 19-28, 2009)
Imposition of all MCGC Members-September 27, 2009
Wednesday, August 19, 2009
MCGC IMPOSITION--HIGHLIGHTS OF THE GROUP'S ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION NEXT MONTH
This coming September 27, 2009, the Ministry of Church Greeters and Collectors will be formally imposed and inducted as church workers of the Parish. The imposition is a fitting event to usher in the 4th Year Anniversary Celebration of MCGC this coming September 2009. In preparation for the said imposition, a Formation Seminar will be scheduled on August 21, 2009 for the old and newly recruited members of the group to be facilitated by the group’s adviser on Formation and Spiritual Development, Ms. Alice Maunahan-Javier.
The following are the milestones or developments within the group for the past two to three months in view of their vision to continuously upgrade the quality of service in the Parish as Ministry of Liturgical Greeters and Collectors:
1.The group decided to change the name of the ministry from Ushers and Collectors Ministry or UCM to Ministry of Church Greeters and Collectors to create more emphasis on the distinct role of our members as ministers of hospitality;
2.The ministry also established the linkages with the Liturgical Ministry of the Archdiocese of Manila who are tasks to handle the affairs and development of the Ministry of Church Greeters and Collectors for the time being that our Diocese has yet to create its own coordinating body specifically for the ministers of hospitality. The manual created by the Liturgical Ministry of the Archdiocese of Manila is the one being used as guide of the ministry for its training programs;
3.In order to balance the mobilization and formation aspect of the ministry, Ms. Alice Maunahan-Javier, a Religion Instructor and Catechists from Sta. Catalina College has been formally designated by the ministry as the group’s adviser on Formation and Spiritual Development of the members. As adviser on Formation and Spiritual Development, she will be handling the development of formation activities of the ministry;
4.Last July 2009, the ministry has completed its recruitment program particularly for new Church Greeters and almost 25 new volunteers have been recruited on top of the existing 35 members. These new Church Greeters will play a key role in the living Body of Christ as the first contact believers have with the assembly when they arrive for Mass.
ALL FOR THE GLORY OF GOD!
The following are the milestones or developments within the group for the past two to three months in view of their vision to continuously upgrade the quality of service in the Parish as Ministry of Liturgical Greeters and Collectors:
1.The group decided to change the name of the ministry from Ushers and Collectors Ministry or UCM to Ministry of Church Greeters and Collectors to create more emphasis on the distinct role of our members as ministers of hospitality;
2.The ministry also established the linkages with the Liturgical Ministry of the Archdiocese of Manila who are tasks to handle the affairs and development of the Ministry of Church Greeters and Collectors for the time being that our Diocese has yet to create its own coordinating body specifically for the ministers of hospitality. The manual created by the Liturgical Ministry of the Archdiocese of Manila is the one being used as guide of the ministry for its training programs;
3.In order to balance the mobilization and formation aspect of the ministry, Ms. Alice Maunahan-Javier, a Religion Instructor and Catechists from Sta. Catalina College has been formally designated by the ministry as the group’s adviser on Formation and Spiritual Development of the members. As adviser on Formation and Spiritual Development, she will be handling the development of formation activities of the ministry;
4.Last July 2009, the ministry has completed its recruitment program particularly for new Church Greeters and almost 25 new volunteers have been recruited on top of the existing 35 members. These new Church Greeters will play a key role in the living Body of Christ as the first contact believers have with the assembly when they arrive for Mass.
ALL FOR THE GLORY OF GOD!
MCGC's Jesus And Me (JAM) Formation Series 1 Year II
Ministry of Church Greeters & Collectors (MCGC)
San Antonio De Padua Parish-Biñan, Laguna
FORMATION & SPIRITUAL DEVELOPMENT GROUP
WHAT:
Jesus And Me (JAM) Formation Series 1 Year II
Back to Basic Program
TOPIC:
“Service & Commitment” / Practical Guidelines for MCGC Members
FACILITATOR: MS. ALICE MAUNAHAN-JAVIER
WHEN:
August 21, 2009 / Friday 1:00 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.
WHERE:
San Antonio De Padua Parish Multi-Purpose Hall
San Antonio De Padua Parish-Biñan, Laguna
FORMATION & SPIRITUAL DEVELOPMENT GROUP
WHAT:
Jesus And Me (JAM) Formation Series 1 Year II
Back to Basic Program
TOPIC:
“Service & Commitment” / Practical Guidelines for MCGC Members
FACILITATOR: MS. ALICE MAUNAHAN-JAVIER
WHEN:
August 21, 2009 / Friday 1:00 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.
WHERE:
San Antonio De Padua Parish Multi-Purpose Hall
Wednesday, June 17, 2009
KAPISTAHAN NI SAN ANTONIO DE PADUA, ISANG MALAKING TAGUMPAY!
Isang maringal na pagdiriwang ang naganap noong nakaraang Kapistahan ni San Antonio De Padua sa Parokya. Maraming mga kaparian ang nakilahok sa mga Banal na Misa nang araw na iyon na pinangunahan ng Lubhang Kagalang-galang Obispo Leo M. Drona ng Diyosesis ng San Pablo. Sa kanyang homiliya ay binigyan diin ng Mahal na Obispo ang naging buhay, pagpapakasakit at kabanalan ng Mahal na Patron San Antonio. Sa kanyang pagtatapos ay hinimok niya ang lahat na isabuhay ang pananampalataya sa pamamagitan ng gawa.
Ang araw na iyon ay tunay ngang espesyal at katangi-tangi nang dahil na rin sa ilang mga bagay tulad ng mga bagong kasuotan ng mga Kaparian na nakilahok at nakiisa sa pagdiriwang kung saan makikita ang imahe ni San Antonio De Padua at ng batang si Hesus, ang mga naggagandahang bulaklak na espesyal na inayos at ginawa para sa Altar at sa paligid nito at ang mga bagong awitin na inihanda ng mga Koro ng Parokya.
Ang lahat ng apat na Misa sa buong araw ay dinagsa din ng maraming tao na pagpapatunay lamang na magpahanggang sa ngayon ay buhay na buhay ang pamimintuho sa Mahal na Patron San Antonio De Padua. Ang napakalaking tagumpay ng Kapistahan ni San Antonio De Padua ay produkto ng pagsasama-sama at pagtutulungan ng ibat-ibang samahang pansimbahan sa pangunguna ng Kura Paroko, Reb. Padre Toochy Ubarco kaagapay ang buong pamunuan ng Barangay sa pangunguna ni Kapitan Eric Jimenez at kanyang konseho at higit sa lahat ang tulong at panalangin ng mga parokyano ni San Antonio De Padua.
Ang araw na iyon ay tunay ngang espesyal at katangi-tangi nang dahil na rin sa ilang mga bagay tulad ng mga bagong kasuotan ng mga Kaparian na nakilahok at nakiisa sa pagdiriwang kung saan makikita ang imahe ni San Antonio De Padua at ng batang si Hesus, ang mga naggagandahang bulaklak na espesyal na inayos at ginawa para sa Altar at sa paligid nito at ang mga bagong awitin na inihanda ng mga Koro ng Parokya.
Ang lahat ng apat na Misa sa buong araw ay dinagsa din ng maraming tao na pagpapatunay lamang na magpahanggang sa ngayon ay buhay na buhay ang pamimintuho sa Mahal na Patron San Antonio De Padua. Ang napakalaking tagumpay ng Kapistahan ni San Antonio De Padua ay produkto ng pagsasama-sama at pagtutulungan ng ibat-ibang samahang pansimbahan sa pangunguna ng Kura Paroko, Reb. Padre Toochy Ubarco kaagapay ang buong pamunuan ng Barangay sa pangunguna ni Kapitan Eric Jimenez at kanyang konseho at higit sa lahat ang tulong at panalangin ng mga parokyano ni San Antonio De Padua.
Friday, May 29, 2009
FEAST DAY OF ST. ANTHONY OF PADUA
Sa darating na Ika-4 ng Hunyo 2009 ay sisimulan na sa ating parokya ang siyam (9) na araw ng Nobenaryo sa karangalan ng ating patron San Antonio De Padua. Ang Banal na Misa ay idaraos sa ganap na ika-6 ng hapon na magsisimula sa Hunyo 4 hanggang Hunyo 12 kung saan maraming mga kaparian ang inimbitahan upang pangunahan ang mga nasabing misa at pagninilay sa kapistahan ni San Antonio De Padua. Sa darating na Ika-13 ng Hunyo araw ng kapistahan ni San Antonio, ang mga oras ng Misa ay ang mga sumusunod:
Ika-6 ng umaga-Pangungunahan ng Kanyang Kabunyian,Obispo Leo Drona
Ika-7 ng umaga
Ika-8 ng umaga
Ika-9 at kalahati ng umaga-Misa Konselebrada
Ika-5 ng hapon-Huling Misa
Ika-6 ng umaga-Pangungunahan ng Kanyang Kabunyian,Obispo Leo Drona
Ika-7 ng umaga
Ika-8 ng umaga
Ika-9 at kalahati ng umaga-Misa Konselebrada
Ika-5 ng hapon-Huling Misa
Thursday, January 22, 2009
UCM OFFICIAL MOTTO: Servite Domino in laetitia! -- I will serve God cheerfully
“Be cheerful, always cheerful”
Servite Domino in laetitia! -- I will serve God cheerfully. With a cheerfulness that is a consequence of my Faith, of my Hope and of my Love -- and that will last for ever. For, as the Apostle assures us, Dominus prope est! -- the Lord follows me closely. I shall walk with Him, therefore, quite confidently, for the Lord is my Father, and with his help I shall fulfill his most lovable Will, even if I find it hard. (Furrow, 53)
A piece of advice on which I have insisted repeatedly: be cheerful, always cheerful. It is for those to be sad who do not consider themselves to be sons of God. (Furrow, 54)
Nobody is happy on earth until he decides not to be. This is the way the path goes: suffering -- in Christian terms -- the Cross; God's Will, Love; happiness here and, afterwards, eternally. (Furrow, 52)
Servite Domino in laetitia! -- I will serve God cheerfully. With a cheerfulness that is a consequence of my Faith, of my Hope and of my Love -- and that will last for ever. For, as the Apostle assures us, Dominus prope est! -- the Lord follows me closely. I shall walk with Him, therefore, quite confidently, for the Lord is my Father, and with his help I shall fulfill his most lovable Will, even if I find it hard. (Furrow, 53)
A piece of advice on which I have insisted repeatedly: be cheerful, always cheerful. It is for those to be sad who do not consider themselves to be sons of God. (Furrow, 54)
Being a minister of hospitality who plays a key role in the living Body of Christ as the first contact believers have with the assembly when they arrive for
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