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Care for Our Common Home:Cagayan de Oro

By: Sr. Pearl Balbastro, DC

The Archdiocese of Cagayan de Oro held its first study day on Laudato Si, the celebrated, first- ever encyclical of a Pope on the environment on August 24, 2015. Timed exactly three months after the encyclical was issued in Rome by Pope Francis, the study day was conducted at Archbishop Patrick Cronin Formation Hall, Cathedral Compound, Cagayan de Oro City. The diocesan study was attended by priests, sisters, and lay personnel and volunteers of the different ad extra and ad intra ministries of the archdiocesan, vicariate and parish offices. The participants numbered over a hundred.

Three very capable persons in the Archdiocese helped the participants understand the encyclical. They were: Fr. Reynaldo Raluto of St. John Vianney Theological Seminary; Br. Coke Daryl Prieto, a seminarian of San Jose Seminary in Manila, on a temporary mission in the Archdiocese; and Fr. Roberto C. Yap, President of Xavier University.

Fr. Raluto started with meanings: Laudato si, mi Signore means Praise be to you, my Lord. The title of the Encyclical is taken from the Canticle of the Creatures of St. Francis of Assisi. By their very being and fulfilling their roles in creation, all creation worships God. The encyclical is subtitled, Caring for our common home. Care is the attitude and fundamental virtue, the loving and non-aggressive relationship, with reality. Common home, from oikos in Greek, is the root word of ecology. The earth herself is among the most abandoned and maltreated of our poor. We ourselves are dust of the earth. The earth is home not only for humans but for all earthly creatures. The anthropocentric theory of creation is not a correct interpretation. Interdependence of all creation is Gods will. Peace, justice and preservation of creation cannot be separated. There is intrinsic value of all creatures. No branch of wisdom should be excluded in remedying the damage done. Whoever has greater power has greater responsibility.

Using the Churchs method of discernment which constitutes seeing, judging and acting, the encyclical sees seven issues: 1. Pollution, waste and climate change; 2. Water; 3.Loss of biodiversity; 4.Decline in the quality of human life; 5.Global inequality; 6. Weak responses; and 7. Lack of dialogue among variety of opinions.

There is a real need for ecological literacy to understand many terms and concepts like: systemic ecology (LS 92); ecosystems (LS 42); integral ecology (LS 63); ecological theology (LS 67-68); ecological virtues (LS 78). Fr. Raluto brought all these terms to the consciousness of his hearers.

Bro. Coke represented Msgr. Florencio Salvador, Jr. on the topic: Laudato Si on Liturgical Integration. Among the things he emphasized were: The encyclical offers Christian suggestions for ecological spirituality grounded on faith convictions, a spirituality which can motivate people to a more passionate concern for the protection of the world. This lofty commitment is capable of inspiring

one without an interior impulse which encourages, motivates, nourishes and gives meaning to our individual and communal activity. (LS 216) The sacraments are a privileged way in which nature is taken up by God to become a means of mediating supernatural life. (LS 235) Mary, the Mother who cared for Jesus, now cares with maternal affection and pain for this wounded world. Carried up into heaven she is the Mother and Queen of all creation. (LS 241)

Fr. Yap mentioned the most outstanding points of the encyclical with particular emphasis on the action part of the Church, following the see-judge-act process. The themes he highlighted were: The intimate relationship between the poor and the fragility of the planet; the conviction that everything in the world is connected (LS 16); true ecological approach always becomes a social approach; integrating questions of justice so as to hear both the cry of the earth and the cry of the poor (LS 49). The understanding of the Genesis account granting man dominion over the earth is not a correct interpretation of the Bible as understood by the Church. Nowadays, we must forcefully reject the notion that our being created in Gods image and given

dominion over the earth justifies absolute domination over other creatures. (LS 67)

Only by cultivating sound virtues will people be able to make a selfless ecological commitment. There is a nobility in the duty to care for creation through little daily actions and it is wonderful how education can bring about real changes in lifestyle. Education in environmental responsibility can encourage ways of acting which directly and significantly affect the world around us, such as avoiding the use of plastic and paper, reducing water consumption, separating refuse, cooking only what can be reasonably consumed, showing care for other living beings, using public transport or car-pooling, planting trees, turning off unnecessary lights or any number of other practices. All these reflect a generous and worthy creativity which brings out the best in human beings. (LS 211)

All these learnings are more than enough to encourage all citizens of the earth, to resolve to help restore creation to its original beauty as God created it at the beginning and to till and keep it by caring, protecting, preserving it for future generations of humans, plants, and animals yet unborn.

Fr. Reynaldo Raluto, Br. Coke Daryl Prieto and Fr. Roberto C. Yap.

Sr. Teresita C. Espina, FSP

Abp. Antonio Ledesma , SJ,D.D. uban sa mga kaparian atol sa kapistahan ni Sr. San Agustin

Atol sa Kapistahan ni Senor San Agustin, sa Agosto 28, 2015, gihagit ni Arsobispo Antonio J. Ledesma, SJ,D.D. ang tanan sa pagtabang sa pagpanalipod

Panalipdan ug ampingan ta ang atong kinaiyahan- Abp. Ledesma

ug pag-alim sa kinaiyahan nga naguba tungod sa pag-abuso niini diha sa pagputol sa mga kahoy, paglabay sa mga basura sa suba ug kadagatan nga naka-apekto sa climate change dili lamang sa dakbayan kondili sa

tibuok kalibutan.Diha sa santos nga Misa nga

gipangunahan sa Arsobispo uban sa mga kaparian sa Arkidiyosesis sa Cagayan de Oro, mapasalamaton siya sa Dios sa grasya nga nadawat sa dakbayan ug katilingban atol sa kapistahan ni San Agustin, ug sa

ika- 82 ka tuig nga anibersaryo sa Cagayan de Oro isip diocese.

Gipunting ni Abp. Ledesma nga sa dokumento ni Pope Francis, Laudato Si, gipahinumduman ang usag-usa sa ilang responsibilidad isip magbalantay sa kinaiyahan; nga protektahan ug amumahon

kini nga mao ang poloy-anan sa tanan.

Naghatag ang arsobispo ug tulo ka punto sa pamalandong kon unsaon pagsulbad niining isyu sa kinaiyahan dinhi sa dakbayan.

Una: ang problema sa pollution tungod sa basurahan nga nakapahugaw sa dakbayan. Giawhag ang mga lumulopyo nga magpakabana sa isyu diha sa pagtabang sa solid management, recycling ug reusing sa mga basura.

Ikaduha: ang pagpakabana sa kalidad sa tubig - ilimnon nga gikinahanglan sa tanan. Giawhag ang kada usa sa pag-amping sa riverbasin/watershed aron dili na mobalik ang bagyong Sendong diha sa pagtanom ug mga kahoy ug pagsuporta sa mga proyekto sa DENR.

Ikatulo: Ecolohiya sa katawhan-human ug social. Bag-ohon ang relasyon sa matag usa diha sa pagpuyo sa mga hiyas sa usa ka Kristiano. Mikanap ang krimen tungod sa droga ug gihagit ang tanan nga maglambigit sa pagsumpo niini. Nanghinaut si Abp.Ledesma nga unta ang proceso sa kalinaw-pinaagi sa Bangsamoro Basic Law (BBL), nga gipangandoy sa tanan magpadayon ang solusyon, mas malinawon ug mabungahon pinaagi sa pangama ni Senor San Agustin ug Birhen sa Kota.

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Pope Francis recent encyclical, Laudato Si, enjoins all of us to care for our common home the earth. More directly, we are also challenged to care for our common home, the city of Cagayan de Oro. During fiesta time, we celebrate the gift of family, renew friendships, and strengthen the bonds of community.

During the time of Typhoon Sendong, affecting the entire city, we showed how we could all work together to help dislocated families who lost their houses and loved ones. A home is not only a house where a family lives; a home is built by the love that is shared by all members of the family. So too with our community; our City of Golden Friendship is built by the spirit of solidarity and concern for the common good. It is in this light that we can look at three challenges confronting our common home mentioned in Pope Francis encyclical.

Lately, a Peoples Council of concerned citizens, including residents of affected subdivisions, have voiced their concerns on the problem of pollution coming from the citys basurahan. The garbage dumpsite poses an immediate threat to the health of nearby housing areas. There has been a persistent clamor for a sanitary land fill and for solid waste management practices. The goals of zero waste can be achieved through reducing, recycling, and re using waste materials.

Last week, together with several ministry workers of the Archdiocese, I visited the J.R. Borja City Hospital upon invitation by its administrator, Dr. Ramon M. Nery. We

were glad to see the marked improvements not only in the physical structures, but more so in the hospital managements policies of accommodating the needs of all indigent families. However, we were told that the foul odor from the basurahan could be felt in the afternoons whenever the wind direction changes towards the hospital.

Clearly, the citys garbage issue can be solved if the citys executive and legislative officials can work together and go beyond partisan politics for the sake of the common good. But it is also a challenge for all of us to do our part in making sure that our surroundings are clean and hospitable.

A second challenge mentioned in Pope Francis encyclical is the issue of water. There are a number of housing areas, including Typhoon Sendong relocation sites, still do not have regular access to clean drinking water. And yet, as Pope Francis remarks, access to safe drinkable water is a basic and universal human right, since it is a condition for the exercise of other human rights. (LS, 30)

Water scarcity may be a constant problem in some areas of the city. On the other hand, two much water in times of heavy rains can severely threaten the city, as what happened during Typhoon Sendong. Hence there is the call for watershed protections which extends to the upland area of north-western Bukidnon.

Since 2010, we have formed a Cagayan de Oro River Basin Management Council (CDORBMC), of which I am co-chair together with the regional directors of DENR and

DILG and the city mayor. As a multi-sectoral group involving government agencies, LGUs, academe, business, NGOs, and church communities, the Council has undertaken the tasks of rehabilitation of watershed areas, mobilization of local government units, community development, and resource management.

The ongoing fluvial procession as we celebrate this Mass is not only a way of honoring our patron, San Agustin, and his mother, Sta. Monica, but also our Birhen sa Kota sa Cagayan de oro (Our Lady of the Fort of Cagayan de Oro). Her protective image on the river should remind us that she is also our Birhen sa Kinaiyahan (Our Lady of the Environment.

Here again, all of us are asked to do our share in protecting and conserving the environment by such practices as tree-growing, proper waste management, etc.

Pope Francis encyclical stresses that environmental ecology is closely linked to an ecology of man. Our relationship to the environment stems from our relationship to one another. This then is the third challenge we face: the peace and dis-order in our society.

Over the past two weeks, in our city, we heard about the senseless killings of two young persons 14 year old Stacey Villar on August 13th, and a 9 year old Cairistian CJ Balguin on August 21st. These two innocent persons were killed by perpetrators who were allegedly high on drugs. The problem of drug-trafficking is another form of pervasive pollution that threatens the well-being

of our residents, whether in guarded subdivisions or in slum areas. The majority of city jail inmates, we are told, are there for crimes related ultimately to drug addiction. Once more, we appeal not only to law-enforcing authorities but to all of us to be vigilant in detecting and reporting instances of drug trafficking.

On a larger scale, the peace process in Mindanao needs our understanding of its historical context and a re-examination of our biases and prejudices. Notwithstanding several changes being introduced in Congress to the draft Bangsamoro Basic Law, ultimately the crafting of a meaningful BBL accepted to both sides still offers the best chances of winning a just and lasting peace for Mindanao. We are all stakeholders in His process.

Pope Francis points out the need for an Integral Ecology that encompasses Environmental and Social Ecology. Our three concerns over Pollution, Water, and Peace bring out this interconnectedness of all living creative with Mother Earth.

Highlighting this interconnectedness and as a response to Laudato Si, the Archdiocese of Cagayan de Oro is launching a Season of Creation, starting this August 28 until October 7, 2015, the Feast of our Birhen sa Kota Our Lady of the Rosary. The six Sundays of this season will focus on various themes related to our care of the environment and our human society. May our City of Man follow closely the vision of St. Augustines City of God.

Care for Our Common Home:Cagayan de Oro

Archbishop Antonio J. Ledesma, S.J.(Homily at Concelebrated Mass, Feast of St. Augustine,

Metropolitan Cathedral, 28 August 2015)

Pope Francis in his encyclical, Laudato Si reminds us of our divine responsibility to care for Gods creation, which we must live out in our daily lives. On the contrary, we have neglected this very solemn responsibility. We have failed to conserve, protect even defend the vast treasures that God bestowed to humanity. Our Ecosystems have been destroyed from the forest down to reefs; our once beautiful and bountiful land has been reduced to mere subject for materialism and profits of the few. The primary victims of our irresponsibility are the poor. Many of our people languish in poverty, deprivation and inequalities. We do not need to look beyond our Archdiocese; we have experienced the tragedy brought by Sendong. We must listen both to the cry of the earth, and the cry of the poor.

TO: CLERGY, AND LAY FATHFUL Of THE ARCHDIOCESE OF CAGAYAN DE OROFROM: ARCHBISHOP ANTONIO J, LEDESMA, SJ, DDSUBJECT: GUIDELINES AND ACTIVE PARTICIPATION IN THE LAUDATO SI-SEASON OF CREATION AND PETITION SIGNING FOR GLOBAL CATHOLIC CLIMATE MOVEMENT

In the face of this enormous challenge, the Holy Father reminds us of the centrality of ecological conversion, a transformation of the heart. It is only through this process of renewal, that we regain our identity as stewards of creation; then can see the urgency to do something, to care for our common home. We have the capacity to do even in our simple ways to help in caring for creation. Responding to Laudato Si the Archdiocese of Cagayan de Oro observes the Season of Creation in our Liturgical Calendar; beginning August 28, 2015 (the Feast of St. Augustine) and culminating on October 7, 2015 (the Feast of Birhen sa Kota sa Cagayan de Oro - Our Lady of the Holy Rosary). The over-all theme of the season is: Nature - Gods Superfluous Gift of Providence; Stewardship Humanitys Collateral Manifestation of that Covenant. There will be six (6) Sundays of this Season and there are suggested themes, activities and study guides for observance that will be sent via email. The parishes, religious men and women, church organizations, institutions, and all the faithful are encouraged to observe and do active participation in the conservation protection of our mother Earth. One of the activities we foster is a response to the problem of Climate Change. Thus, we are invited to let our voices join Pope Francis call for Climate Justice and actively participate in the Global Catholic Climate Movement signature campaign Sign and let us gather 10 million signatures to press our political leaders to have political will to reduce carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions.Together, let us pray and actively involve - in the work to become responsible stewards of Gods creation in our home, work, church and community. Let us Help Restore our Common Home. May God be praised!

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66th Feast of San Roque Chapel: Baptism and Fiesta Celebration

The San Roque Chapel of the parish of the Sacred Heart celebrated its 66th feast day in honor of its patron, San Roque. To prepare for this great feast,

the parish offered a novena and mass for nine days. Prior to this, a series of seminars were given by Sister Marge Manabat to the parents of the children to be baptized in preparation for the reception of the sacrament of Baptism. Twenty-three children were baptized by Fr. Muriel Uy, SSS. It was inspiring to see how the parents made the effort to ensure their children receive new life in Christ.After the Baptismal rites, a bountiful feast was set at the chapel with Fr. Muriel, Rev. Fr. Jose Daniel Coronel, SSJV, all the devotees and lay people. (Santuario Eucaristico News)By Sweet Kristine Ace Adorio and Ma. Chloee Marlowe C. AlabaAng mga kaparian sa Arkidiyosesis sa Cagayan de Oro nagsaulog sa kapistahan ni San Juan Marie Vianney sa Agosto 4-6, 2015. Sa unang adlaw, gipahigayon ang santos nga Eukaristiya sa St. Augustine Metropolitan Cathedral nga ginapangunahan ni Arsobispo Antonio J. Ledesma, SJ, D.D., uban sa mga kaparian nga miyembro sa Society of St. John Vianney. Diha sa iyang homiliya, gipadayag sa arsobispo ang 3 ka punto nga angayan pamalandungan. Una: Pagkamatinud-anon. Adunay hagit sa bag-ong ebanghelisasyon kon unsaon tubagon ang tawag sa Ginoo. Kini makab-ot lamang pinaagi sa pagsunod sa hiyas ni Kristo ang pagkamatinud-anon. Ang tanang binunyagan adunay responsibilidad sa pagsunod sa gasa ni Kristo.Ikaduha: Pagkahiusa (communion). Timaan sa pagkahiusa isip usa ka kristohanong katilingban mao ang abli nga Simbahan diin ang tanan nagkahiusa pag-umol sa kinabuhi subay sa gingharian sa Diyos.

Ika-tulo: Misyon (mission). Ang hagit sa tagsa-tagsa mao ang pag-atiman sa mga kabus ug ang pag-amping sa kinaiyahan. Sama sa mga ministeryo nga usa sa mga tinguha sa pagtabang ug pagtubag sa misyon nga gigahin sa pagpadayon sa pagpaambit sa misteryo ni Kristo.Napili nga bag-ong pangulo sa SSJV si Msgr. Perseus P. Cabunoc. Gipulihan niya si Msgr. Rey Monsanto, SSJV, nga mapasalamaton sa mga kaparian sa ilang suporta kaniya. Gidawat usab ang duha ka bag-ong miyembro sa SSJV nga sila Rev. Fr. Rymond Ratilla ug Rev. Fr. Estorioso Bon Genson.Nagmalampuson ang pagpahigayon sa mga aktibidadis sulod sa tulo ka adlaw nga gipasiugda sama sa pagdula sa basketbol, ug mga indoor games, ug sa fun walk nga gipasiugda gikan sa Limketkai ngadto sa San Jose de Mindanao Seminary. Natapos ang maong adlaw sa kasaulogan pinaagi sa salo-salo uban sa mga kaparian, mga benefactors ug mga higala. Malipayon ug madasigon ang matag-usa sa kalamposan sa pagsaulog sa Vianney Days.

Si Msgr. Perseus Cabunoc ang bag-ong Superior sa Society of St. John Vianney (SSJV)

AWRACO Annual General Assembly

Be courageous, charitable and compassionate: prophetic witnesses of the Gospel of Joy among the Poor!

This was the message of Fr. Alexander Gaut, SVD, keynote speaker at the annual General Assembly of the Association of Women Religious of the Archdiocese of Cagayan de Oro AWRACO) held on August 21, 2015 at the RVM Regional House, in Carmen Cagayan de Oro City.

More than 100 Sisters from the 26 Women Institutes of Consecrated Apostolic Life and Pious Associations in the Archdiocese lent their ears, minds and hearts as Fr. Gaut, an Indonesian sociologist , and member of the SVD community of the University of San Carlos, Cebu City, passionately shared his person and mission. The theme of the assembly: Prophetic Witnesses of the Gospel of Joy among the Poor, integrated the themes of the Philippine Church celebration of the Year of the Poor, and the international Year of Consecrated Life.

Fr. Gaut delved into his hearts treasure: his mission to what others call the forgotten, and the ugliest faces of humanity. He recounted stories which pulled his audience right into the scene

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with empathy, moving many of them to tears. Using human trafficking terms, he started by saying that the religious are the recruited, chosen by Jesus to go in his behalf. They are the empowered, blessed by Him; the commissioned, sent by Him for something, to become the alternative. That is, to tell humanity of Gods dream for all persons, in different ways, through the charism of the particular community or congregation.

He said that religious are messengers of the mystery of the incarnation, by becoming one with the people they are sent. From incarnation to resurrection, religious life is a kenosis: allowing the inner life to be filled with God, putting it at the service of humanity, doing it with courage and compassion. The religious bring Christ to the people they are sent; becoming Christ by triple transference: physical transference by their words of sympathy, empathy, engagement and presence. Mental transference by discernment or choosing to do what God wants which is: to do justly, to love tenderly and to walk humbly. And lastly, by moral transference: from vitality to morality.

Archbishop Ledesma, in his homily, mentioned three important calls for the consecrated persons: to be mystics, prophets and servants. He also highlighted the Blessed Mother as the Star of the New Evangelization, who listened to God, said her yes and hastened to serve those in need. She was indeed a model religious!

After lunch, Archbishop Ledesma shared what transpired during the recent meeting of the Federation of Asian Bishops Conference. Sr. Elsie Nini, FdCC, AWRACO chairperson, reported on the activities of the Association in the period August 2014 to August 2015 which was very encouraging and inspiring. The Treasurers report which followed showed the simple life of the association.

Sigla, Kalusugan at Buhay Gipahigayon

Ang Health Ministry nagpahigayon ug seminar , Sigla, kalusugan at Buhay (SIKHAY) sa Agosto 07, 2015, sa Manresa, Cagayan de Oro City. Pinaagi sa SIKHAY, gipakita ang nagkadaiyang

paagi kon unsaon paggamit sa mga tanom (herb) nga makita sa palibot.Gitambongan kini sa mga representante sa mga parokya sa Arkidiyosesis sa Cagayan de Oro. Nakakat-on sila sa paghatag ug bili sa natural nga mga talamnon nga makahatag ug remedyo sa balatian sa usa ka tawo. Kini nga mga tanom mahimo usab nga lamian nga putahe sa lamesa.Mapasalamaton ang tanan sa mamumulong: Dodgie and Mai Osabal, Nguu and Elvira Nguyen, Edgar Valenzuela ug Cristina Liamzon.

Kasaulogan sa ika-66th nga Kapistahan ni Seor San Roque Gisaulog

By: Ma. Chloee Marlowe C. AlabaUban sa tema, San Roque: Ang modelo sa pagkabalaan ug pagka-kabus, malipayon nga gisaulog ang kapistahan ni Seor San Roque sa Agosto 16, 2015 diha sa Santos nga Eukaristiya nga gipangunahan ni Rev. Fr. Raul Dael, SSJV uban nila ni Rev. Fr. Richard John Deloso, SSJV; Rev. Fr. Harren B. Salon, SSJV; Rev. Fr. Rymond Ratilla, SSJV; ug Rev. Fr. Julian S. Guinit,

Jr., SSJV, ang kura paroko sa parokya.Diha sa iyang homiliya, nag-ingon si Rev. Fr. Raul B. Dael, SSJV nga si Sr. San Roque ang modelo sa pagkabalaan ug sa pagka-kabus, ug gipakita niya nga si Kristo mao ang tinuod nga bahandi sa atong kinabuhi, ang Pan nga naghatag ug kinabuhi sa tanan. Si Hesus, gayud ang pinakamahinungdanon sa tanan, alang kang San Roque ug kanatong tanang mga Kristianos, si Kristo mao ang sentro sa salabutan sa kinabuhi, matod niya. Gi-aghat ang tanan sa pagpasalamat kang San Roque tungod kay naghatag siya sa maayong panig-ingnan nga magpuyo sa makahuloganon nga kinabuhi. Mapasalamaton si Rev. Fr. Julian S. Guinit, Jr., sa tanan sa ilang suporta nga nahimong malampuson ang pagsaulog sa kapistahan.

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RP-NFP PublishesNew Booklet

By: Allan Porto ClavesT h e R e s p o n s i b l e P a r e n t h o o d and All-Natural Family Planning ( R P - N F P ) program of the A r c h d i o c e s e of Cagayan de Oro recently p u b l i s h e d Stories of Hope. The new booklet is a collection of testimonies of NFP couple-acceptors, parish coordinators and counselors, as well as parish priests and partner-implementors of the program. Copies of the booklet were distributed to the members of the Catholic Bishops Conference of the Philippines (CBCP) on July 2015 and it will also be an entry to the Synod of Families in Rome in October this year.The interviews were conducted and documented by the RP-NFP staff with the DevCom interns batch 2013 and 2015 of Xavier University. Testimonies of couple-acceptors include spacing a childs birth or conceiving through the use of NFP methods, the periods of adjustments in learning and practicing an NFP method, and success stories about how married life grew with the values of responsible parenthood. Other messages and stories were also given by NFP parish coordinators and counselors, parish priests, Iglesia Filipina Independiente (IFI), Christian and Family Life Apostolate (CFLA), Catholic Womens League (CWL), Couples for Christ (CFC) and Philippine Obstetrical and Gynecological Society (POGS). It was Most Rev. Antonio J. Ledesma, S.J.,D.D., upon assumption to office as Archbishop of Cagayan de Oro, who introduced the RP-NFP program almost a decade ago. To date, the program has been established in 64 parishes and chaplaincies, with a total of 4,139 trained NFP counselors, 71,251 couples oriented about NFP and 13,051 coupleacceptors of the different methods of natural family planning. With Ms. Ana Lea C. Pielago as its present director, the RP-NFP program has been continuously replicated to other dioceses and other faith-based organizations. Just recently, the RP-NFP team conducted NFP-Counselors Training Seminar in Arakan, Cotabato and Bethesda Religious Sectors of Mindanao from July 23 to August 3, 2015.

RP-NFP Team Conducts Training in Thailand and Cambodia

by Allan Porto Claves The Responsible Parenthood and All-Natural Family Planning (RP-NFP) Program team of the Archdiocese of Cagayan de Oro visited Bangkok, Thailand and Battambang, Cambodia, on July 23 to August 2 upon the invitation of local Bishops. Ms. Ana Lea C. Pielago, the RP-NFP Program Director assisted by Mrs. Susan U. Pahente, Coordinator,

conducted the NFP Counselors and Trainors Training Seminars in the said countries. Archbishop Antonio J. Ledesma, S.J., explained the Pastoral guidelines for the All-NFP Program. The training seminars were conducted at St. Gabriels Foundation Thailand, 2 Thong Loh 25, Sukhunvit 55, Khet Wattana, Bangkok 10110, Thailand and at the Pastoral Formation in Battambang, Cambodia. A total number of 45 (Thailand) and 53 ( Cambodia)

participants representing Daughters of Charity Sisters, Ursulines Sisters, Good Shepherd Sisters, Priests, Nurses, Teachers and Lay ministers, couples and students, interfaith representatives were trained as NFP Counselors. Fr. Joseph, S.J. in Thailand and Dr. Choong Saveun in Cambodia translated the talks to English to facilitate the understanding of the participants.Some of the participants who are reviewees of the training shared true stories of how their usage of the Natural Family Planning method had helped them space or conceive a child. Most of the neophyte participants were filled with much joy after knowing and learning how to use NFP Methods. says Mrs. Susan U. Pahente.Training for the Year of the Poor in Sto. Nio and San

Pedro Calungsod Vicariates

By: Ivy-Ann Ruaya Sumagang

Two sets of trainings for the Year of the Poor 2015 were conducted to the two vicariates of the Archdiocese last July 11 and July 18 as scheduled. On July 11, 2015, the first set of training was conducted for Sto. Nio vicariate which was composed of eight parishes from Sta. Rita de Cascia Parish of Balingasag, Mother of Perpetual Help Parish of Baliwagan, San Nicolas de Tolentino Sub-parish of Claveria, St. John the Baptist Parish of Lagonglong, St. Joseph Parish of Salay, Our Lady of Lourdes Parish of Binuangan, St. Peter Parish of Sugbongcogon, and Holy Child Parish of Kinoguitan. The training was held at Sta. Rita de Cascia Parish, Balingasag and was attended by 67 participants from the different parishes of the vicariate. These participants were composed of active Social Action workers, catechists, BEC leaders, and other church workers and volunteers. The training was facilitated by five trainers from the Archdiocese who were

initially trained for this engagement namely, Rev. Fr. Saturnino S. Lumba, SSJV, Sr. Ma. Perla Victoria Balbastro, DC, Mr. Carlbyrd Cabraban, Ms. Leina Nonoy, and Ms. Dory Ortiz. These trainers facilitated the five modules of the Year of the Poor 2015 which were titled as: Looking through the Welcoming Heart, Looking through the Justice, Peace, and Integrity of Creation (JPIC) for Gods Kingdom, Looking through Gifts and Talents for the Blessed Ones, Looking through Eyes of Mercy and Forgiveness, and Looking through the Church of the Poor. The most highlighted part of the training was on the last module, by which they took the challenge of action by identifying specific issues in their respective parishes which are not yet resolved. These issues will serve as their activity plans for the Year of the Poor 2015. The training was ended by a prayer of self- offering and the prayer in observance for the Year of the Poor.The second set of training was

Participants of the Year of the Poor Module.

conducted last July 18, 2015 at San Pedro Calungsod vicariate which was also composed of eight parishes from Jesus Nazareno Parish, Chair of St. Peter Chaplaincy of Macabalan, San Nicolas de Tolentino Chaplaincy of Puntod, San Lorenzo Ruiz Filipino-Chinese Community of Gusa, San Isidro Labrador Parish of Gusa, San Vicente Ferrer Parish of Cugman, Holy Rosary Parish of Agusan, and Sacred Heart of Jesus Parish of Bugo. The training was held at Sacred Heart of Jesus Parish, Bugo and was attended by 22 participants from the different parishes of the vicariate. The same with the first training, the participants were composed of active Social Action workers, catechists, BEC leaders, and other church workers and volunteers. The trainers who facilitated the second training were Rev. Fr. Saturnino S. Lumba, SSJV, Mr. Carlbyrd Cabaraban, Ms. Beth Lozada, and Ms. Leina Nonoy. The participants also formulated their plans for the Year of the Poor 2015.These trainings were made possible by the parishes who accommodated the participants and by their respective parish priests of Sta. Rita de Cascia of Balingasag ang Sacred Heart of Jesus of Bugo. The plans which were articulated by the participants of the training will be submitted to their parish priests for approval

Participants of NFP Counselors and Trainors Training seminars

August 21-September 22, 2015

Features LAMDAG5Eucharist as Mission, Mission as Dialogue

As part of the preparation for the upcoming 51st International Eucharistic Conference in January 2016, a second conference was successfully given last August 15, 2015 by Fr. Poli Ty, SSS with the theme: Eucharist as Mission, Mission as Dialogue. Below are notes from the conference he gave.

Eucharist as Giving ThanksEucharist comes from the Greek word eu (good) charis (gift) which means to give thanks. Fr. Poli Ty emphasized that before we do thanksgiving, we must open our eyes to recognize the wonders God continuously reveals to us. And, we must encourage our brothers and sisters to celebrate their giftedness by being a blessing themselves. We live the gospel joyfully.

Eucharist as Memorial of Sacrifice of ChristThe Eucharist is also a memorial of the sacrifice of Christ but it should be clear to us that it is not solely a recollection of past events but also the proclamation of the mighty works of God present in our lives. To re-member is become a member again, meaning, to once again be part of a reality, a body. Jesus sacrificed His life for our salvation. To sacrifice is to be made holy. And so, whenever we unite ourselves with

the offering of Jesus, we make an offering of ourselves by which we are made holy. The Eucharist is the sacrament of Gods love!As source, we were made holy by our Lords sacrifice. So the Eucharist serves as our source of courage and strength. As a goal, we say Yes as people redeemed by Christs death and resurrection.

Eucharist as sacrament of Gods PresenceFr. Poli Ty listed some of the ways that Christ is present to His Church:

In the assembly that have gathered to celebrate In His words that is proclaimed In the ministers who preside Most especially in the Eucharistic species, the bread and wine transformed to His Body and Blood.It was emphasized that the Eucharist is not a sign, not symbol and not a presentation. It is the actual presence of Christ which encourages us to become what we receive, the Body of Christ. Therefore, we are transformed to be the living presence of Christ whose goal is to encourage others and the community to become witnesses of Gods love.

Eucharist as Paschal BanquetJesus established a new covenant which is His relationship with us as the Lamb of God who takes away the sins of the world. Whenever we do this in memory of him, we participate in the Paschal Mystery of Jesus Christ.In the Eucharist, we experience and celebrate what it means to be Gods People, His Church. Therefore as source, we celebrate the Paschal Mystery and we are in communion with Christ. As goal, we are sent to be bread broken for others.

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Celebrating Gods Mercy and Compassion through the Years

With this theme, the Missionary Sisters of the Holy Family (MSHF) celebrated their 35th Foundation Anniversary and 25th Anniversary of Religious Profession of Sr. Concepcion Lucagbo Cimacio, MSHF and Sr. Marian Lagitao Tagupa, MSHF, at San Nicolas de Tolentino Parish, Mambajao, Camiguin Province on May 13, 2015. The event started with a Eucharistic Celebration at 5:00 PM presided by his Excellency Antonio J. Ledesma, SJ, D.D., Archbishop of Cagayan de Oro. The concelebrants were: Rev. Fr. Joe L. Tagupa, SVD, brother of Sr. Marian L. Tagupa, MSHF, Rev. Fr. Gary Igot, SSJV, Rev. Fr. Joseph Montemayor, SSJV, Rev. Fr. Wiliam Salva, SSJV, Rev. Fr. Joe E. Villamil, SSJV, Rev. Fr. Pete Ubalde, SSJV, Rev. Fr. Rickets Dancela, SSJV, and Rev. Fr. Loloy Quidet, SSJV. The celebration was also graced by the presence of some Religious Sisters: Teresian Daughters of Mary (TDM) Religious Sisters of Mercy (RSM), Sisters of the Holy Spirit (SspS), Religious of the Good Shepherd (RGS), and the Lasallete Sisters.

This years theme expresses the Congregations gratitude for Gods unconditional love and the guidance of the Holy Spirit in the lights and shadows of their experiences as they journey through life.

The MSHF was founded by the late Archbishop Patrick Henry Murphy Cronin, SSC. D.D. He was a Columban Priest, who was Archbishop of Cagayan de Oro in 1970-1991.

He formally accepted the group in May 13, 1980, under the patronage of the Holy Family of Jesus, Mary and Joseph of Nazareth.

Archbishop Antonio Ledesma, in his homily, pondered on the real essence of Consecrated Life and reiterated that by the example of the Congregations Patron, we can be true disciples of Jesus Christ, as consecrated people. In this Year of Consecrated Life, and in this celebration, all priests and religious present especially the MSHF, were reminded to make their vows and duties visible, especially to the poor. He also thanked the Sisters in their involvement and their great help in the Archdiocese.

A dinner party concluded the celebration with the relatives and friends of the jubilarians, Sr. Conie and Sr. Marian (both from Mambajao), with the Congregations friends and benefactors and the parishioners of San Tolentino Parish in thanksgiving for all the blessings for all the blessings and graces the Congregation received from God.

The Congregation thanked the Archbishop, the people of Mambajao, particularly their Parish Priest Fr. William Salva, their parish leaders, their friends and benefactors and supporters from other towns of Camiguin province, from Cagayan de Oro City, and all those, who in one way or another made the event fruitful.

(Nov. Julerose Sotomayor)

Missionary Sisters of the Holy Family (MSHF) with Abp. Antonio J. Ledesma SJ.D.D and the Oro Clergy

Ang St. Mary Euphrasia Integrated Development Foundation, Inc. DROP-IN BELEN, TISAKA sa Arkidiyosesis sa Cagayan de Oro misaulog sa ika-219th nga adlaw nga natawhan ug handomanan sa kapistahan ni Sta. Maria Euphrasia sa Hunyo 31, 2015 diha sa santos nga Eukaristiya nga gipangunahan ni Msgr. Perseus P. Cabunoc,

VG. SSJV ug Rev. Fr. Saturnino S. Lumba, SSJV.

Uban sa tema, Dalan sa Pagkab-ot ug mabungahong panaghiusa aron mahatagan sa kusog ug kaisog ang kababayenhan alang sa kalingkawasan, ang selebrasyon gipangulohan ni Sr. Deena Mananzan, RGS sa Women Ministry sa Arkidiyosesis sa Cagayan de Oro ug sa mga boluntaryo sa nagkalainlain nga parokya sa arkidiyosesis.

Diha sa iyang homiliya, si Msgr. Cabunoc nagdayeg kang Sta. Maria Euphrasia nga labihan kaayo kamatinabangon ilabi na sa mga kababayenhan nga nahikawan sa dignidad, mga babaye nga wala nay nag-atiman ug gipasagdan sa katilingban. Hinaut pa unta nga sama ni Sta. Euphrasia, kita usab mahagit sa sa pag-alagad, ug pagserbisyo sa katawhan uban sa kalooy ug kaaghop sa kasingkasing (mercy and compassion), matod niya.

Pagkatapos sa Misa, gisundan kini sa salo-salo ug ang tanang bisita malipayon nga nagtan-aw sa mga talento sa magsasalmot ug pasundayag sa kababayenhan ug kabataan.

Gisaulog ang ika-219th Adlaw nga natawhan ni Sta. Maria Euphrasia

SJVTS Holds 25th Alumni Homecoming

About 195 alumni from various dioceses in Mindanao and Bohol gathered for the 25th Alumni Homecoming of St. John Vianney Theological Seminary on August 24-25, 2015. Sponsored by the SAHA batch of 2012 and the Ikaduhang Bunga of 1991, this years Alumni Homecoming tackled the theme Graces and Struggles for the past 25 years with Fr. Timoteo Ofrasio, SJ, former rector of SJVTS, as keynote speaker. Fr. Tim as he is popularly known led the alumni in revisiting the seminarys history where graces and struggles are closely interwoven. For the older alumni Fr. Tims talk brought back memories of Spartan living in the newly established seminary when water was scarce, mosquitoes plentiful in the screen-less rooms and the grounds very dusty when dry, and so muddy when it rained.

The highlight of the first night was the testimonial dinner hosted by the sponsoring batches during which Fr. Joel Lusat from the Unang Bunga spoke of his experiences (graces and struggles) as a Viannista for the last twenty five

Ms. Venus Guibone

Fr. Timoteo Ofrasio, SJ

August 21-September 22, 2015

years. The silver jubilarians, the batch of 1990, better known as Unang Bunga, were this years honorees. Those present each received a Rogate-made statue of St. John Mary Vianney, courtesy of the SJVTS Alumni Association led by Fr. Raoul Emmanuel Magracia, outgoing President and Vianney 300. Through Fr. Magracias initiative a new Vianney tradition was born. From this time on, every year, the silver jubilarians will be honored with the gift of the Vianney statue during the Alumni Homecoming. On the first night the alumni grouped together by batch for post-dinner sharing and kumustahan. The second day highlights were the Rectors report, Fr. Tim Ofrasios talk and the election of the new set of officers of the SJVTS Alumni Association. Elected were the following: Fr. Robert Selecios (Malaybalay), President, Fr. Julius Clavero (CDO), Vice-President and Fr. Joseph Borja (Butuan), Secretary-Treasurer.

On the evening of the last day, the alumni and their friends and the seminary community were treated to a sumptuous meal which included a roasted calf and lots of chicken barbecue. The very talented and versatile 4ID Diamond Band provided the music throughout the night. Not to be outdone were some alumni who belted out songs and showcased their musical talents. Gathered by diocese, the alumni and seminarians truly had a memorable and enjoyable night which included group dancing. The success of this years Alumni Homecoming was largely due to the cooperation and hard work of the seminarians especially the Alumni Homecoming committee headed by Sem. Joshua Zaportiza, the Alumni Liaison in coordination with the SJVTS Alumni Association headed by Fr. Raoul Magracia (SJVTS Administrator) and the SAHA batch headed by Fr. Craig Jubac (Diocese of Tagbilaran). This years Homecoming is considered as one of the biggest gatherings so far.

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Story of a Saint

LAHI RA GYUD KA! Talagsaon kaayo ang imong ginabuhat.Tiaw mo na, kanapulo ka mukaon sa usa ka adlaw. GUTOM PA NA HA! Lisud ka tuhoan kay lagi lahi ra gyud ka.Tiaw mo na, moestorya ka way hunong-hunong, way lipudlipod og sa estorya ikaw permi ang daog. LAHI RA KA! Daghan ang manaway kanimo kay lagi lahi ra gyud ka. Tiaw mo na, kanunay ka lang pangutang nga way bayad-bayad, ULAW OY! APAN LAHI RA GYUD KA! Dili ka masabtan sa uban kay lagi lahi ra gyud ka. Tiaw mo na, kinsa bay makasabot nimo nga kanunay ka lang bagulbol, kanunay reklamo. kanunay lang supak, saputon og alang kanimo sayop tanan, LISUD SABTON! LAHI RA! Kahibulungan kaayo ang imong lihok kay lagi lahi ra gyud ka. Tiaw mo na, nga kanunay ka lang pagwapa, pagwapo, pahumot, pasexy ug padoding. MATINGALA PUD TA! MAO KAY LAHI! Wala kay kaparihas kay lagi lahi ra gyud ka. Tiaw mo na, walay mouban nimog dugay kay hakog ka sa tanang bulaos. LUOY PUD! KAY LAGI LAHI! Makalagot kaayo ka kay lagi lahi ra gyud ka. Tiaw mo na, sa tanang tawo ikaw ray wala masayod kon unsahon magpabebe. LABAD UG LIBOG KAY LAHI!

LAHI RA GYUD KA! Ang kada tawo managlahi. Lainlain ta og estilo. Ang uban makapobre ug ang uban makadato. Lainlain ta og taras. Ang uban paras ug ang uban malas. Lainlain ta og batasan. Ang uban buotan ug ang uban dautan. Lainlain ta og panghunahuna. Ang uban gapanulayan ug ang uban gakaanghelan. Lainlain ta og pagbati. Ang uban kanunay malipayon ug ang uban kanunay masulob-on. Lainlain ta og pagtoo. Ang uban sa Dios ug ang uban sa diosdios. Lainlain ta og panagway. Naay lingin, square, oblong, naa puy walay nawong ug naa puy bagag nawong. Lainlain ta og kaanyag. Naay artistahon ug naa pud estriktahon. Lainlain ta kadako. Pwedi ta sa S,M,L,XL,XXL,XXXL,XXXXL, pwedi pa XXXXXL kay dala na pud ni habol. Lainlain pud ta og hilig. Pwedi ta sa lalaki, pwedi ta sa babaye, pwedi pud both, naa pud gani pwedi sa dog. Lainlain pud ta og gusto. Ang uban gustong magminyo bisan 70 years old na ug ang uban gusto pud nga mabalo na. Lainlain tag bout. Ang uban way buot ug ang uban gabuot-buot. Og basta kay lahilahi ta sa tanang butang. Kay lagi LAHI RA GYUD KA!

NAKAPAMALANDONG ako nga tinuod magkalahi-lahi ta kay ang kinabuhi sa tawo walay bisan usa nga makatugkad niini pag-ayo kon dili ang Dios lamang. Basta kay dili lang ta malimot nga kita mga managsuon sa usa ra ka Dios. Mao nga bisan tuod nga magkalahi-lahi ta sa daghang mga butang apan adunay mahimo nato nga kita magkaparihas. Nagtuo ako nga kon mamati lang ta sa mando sa atong kasingkasing ato gyung masayran kon unsa kini. Alang kanako kini maoy natisok sa tagsatagsa nato ka kasingkasing. Nabasahan nako nga ang panaglahi nato sa daghang mga butang maoy hinungdan daw sa atong dili pagsinabtanay, pag-inawayay, pagdinautay, pagnilibakay ug pagpinatyanay. Apan kita adunay paglaum nga mahimong tinuod nga makahuluganon ug tinuod nga malipayon ang atong kinabuhi dinhi sa kalibutan kon kita masayod lang kon unsay anaa sulod sa atong kasingkasing. Nasayod ako nga ang tawo maayo gyud. Mawala lang siya sa tinuod niyang pagkatawo tungod kay dili siya gapamati sa iyang kasingkasing. Naamguhan nako nga bisan unsa diay kadautan ang tawo anaa gihapon sulod sa iyang kasingkasing nagpahipi ang iyang kamaayo ug katarong. IKAW PA! LAHI RA GYUD KA!

LAHI RA GYUD KA kon kanunay kang gapaminaw sa imong kasingkasing, adunay mga butang nga imong mahimo nga talagsaon, lisud sabton, lisud tuhoan, lisud buhaton ug kahibulungan. Mao kini ang mga gihimo sa mga Santos. Lahi ra gyud kini sa kasagaran. Nanghinaut ako nga ang mga gibuhat sa mga balaan nga mga tawo mao untay basihanan sa kinabuhi nga angay pagapuy-an sa tibuok katawhan (LAHI RA GYUD KA kon imong ibaligya ang imong tanang kabtangan og ang halin ihatag nimo sa mga kabus. LAHI RA GYUD KA kon mupuyo ka uban sa mga kabus ug timawa sa tibuok nimong kinabuhi. LAHI RA GYUD KA kon hatagan nimog daghang panahon ang mga masakiton. LAHI RA GYUD KA kon maghimo kag balay alang sa walay kapuy-an. LAHI RA GYUD KA kon mahago ka pag-ayo nga makasapi og imo kining gamiton sa pagtabang sa mga nanginahanglan. LAHI RA GYUD KA kon imong pakan-on kanunay ang mga gigutom gikan sa imong hinaguan nga kwarta. LAHI RA GYUD KA kon mag-alagad ka nga dili mangayog bayad. LAHI RA GYUD KA kon kalimtan nimo ang imong kaugalingon alang sa kaayohan sa uban. LAHI RA GYUD KA kon mamatay ka aron lang mabuhi ang uban). LAHI RA GYUDKON MAMINAW LANG TA.SULOD SA ATONG KASINGKASING ANAA ANG DIOS. ANAA ANG GUGMA. MAO RA KINI ANG LAHI NGA MABUHAT NATO NGA PWEDI TANG MAGKAPARIHAS!

ANG MENSAHE SA FIESTA

ANG DIOS PASALAMATAN TAPINAAGI SA PAGTAMBONG SA SANTOS NGA MISAPAGKATAPOS AYHA PA DAYON ANG LAMISA.daghan sa mga tawo karonmay negosyong salawayonkay kaniya ang mahinungdanonsa daghang kuwarta daling makaangkon.DILI NA MAHADLOK MAGPAKASALANAGKINABUHI SA KALAW-AYAN UG PAMINTAHASIYA KRISTIANOS MAN UNTAANG PAGTOO WALA NA MAPAKITA.

ang atong katigayonanatong gamiton pagpangita sa atong kaluwasandili nato tugutannga magdala kanato sa kaalautan.GIBINLAN NATO SILAG KATIGAYONANAPAN KINI NAKAHATAG KANILAG KADAUTANNAHIMONG WALAY BATASANMADAUGDAUGON NA SA KABOS NGA KAIGSOONAN.ang bahanding angay tigomonmao ang mga butang espiritohanonang pagkamaampoonIngon man ang pagkamaloloy-on.DIHA SA GINOO ANG BAHANDI-ANONMAO ANG MANGGIHATAGONDILI ANG DAGHANG GIANGKONKAYSA PAGHATAG IYA LANG GIDEPOSITO NGADTO SA AMAHANG DIOSNON.ang mga kinaiyang dautanato na kining talikdanmga buhat matarung ipadaghanmentras ni kamatayon wala pa nabisitaan.ANG PAGSANGYAW SA EBANGHELYOMISYON SA MATAG MAGTOTOOTAN-AWA KARON GUBOT KAAYOKINI MAGPADAYON KON KITA WALAY GIHIMO.padayon sa pag-eskwelasa mga bisyo ug barkada ayaw padalaLabi na ang tentasyon sa drugaang imong ugma kanunay hunahunaa.MGA ANAK PAMATIA ANG PAPA UG MAMASA PAG-ESKWELA PAGBINUOTAN NAMAHAL MO MAN KAHA SILAIPAKITA MENTRAS SILA BUHI PA. atong ampingan ang kinaiyahandili nato kini dagmalansa mga kahoy atong tamnanug sa mga basora atong limpyohan.KAY KINING BUHILAMANDILI LANG KINI PARA KANATO NGA KATAWHANKAY PARA USAB SA SUNOD NGA KALIWATANHOY TAWO ATO KINING TIMAN-AN.ang usa ka alagad sa Ginoonagkinabuhing mapaubsanon ug yanotinood nga sulogoong pangulodili hakug ug bintahoso.

August 21-September 22, 2015

LAMDAG7Archdiocesan News

56 Students receive the Sacrament of ConfirmationAware of the sacraments as Roman Catholics, 56 of our brothers and sisters were sealed with the gift of the Holy Spirit through the sacrament of Confirmation on August 14, 2015.The candidates for confirmation came from the Liceo de Cagayan University, the Academy for International Education and the parish. A series of seminars were given to the parents and the candidates to prepare them for the reception of the sacrament.They all received the anointing of the Holy Spirit at a Eucharistic celebration led by Most Rev. Antonio J. Ledesma, SJ, D.D., Archbishop of Cagayan de Oro, and Fr. Joel R. Lasutaz, SSS, the rector. In his homily, Archbishop

Free medical services forumBy Allan Porto Claves

Dako nga kalamboan para sa Cagayan de Oro City nga adunay City Hospital that is open with free medical services para sa tanan, said Archbishop Antonio J. Ledesma, S.J., D.D., in his brief message at the forum on Free Medical Assistance held at the J. R. Borja General Hospital on August 21, 2015. The said forum was attended by representatives from the different vicariates, ad-intra and ad-extra ministry-workers of the Archdiocese of Cagayan de Oro. Dr. Ramon M. Nery, MD, FPSO, MHP, CEO VI, Executive Officer of J. R. Borja General Hospital, stressed that this is the perfect weather for healthcare, considering that after 2016, a change in the political set-up will also mean changes in the delivery of health services to the people. In his presentation, Dr. Nery emphasized the need to spend the P1 billion hospital endowment fund before October 2015 so that they can avail of the additional P3M endowment fund from PCSO. Considering that the city hospital is still at level I category, it can only give free services to minor surgical cases and OB Gyne services. It has also x-ray, orthopedic, nutrition, laboratory and other services. During the open-forum, Dr. Nery was irritated when one of the representatives reported that her neighbor was asked to pay P1, 500.00 for ambulance services that transferred a patient from the city hospital to the provincial hospital. Dr. Nery urged that a complaint be filed so that he can investigate and impose penalty on the employee involved. Dr. Nery added that they are fully implementing the no balance billing at their hospital for Phil-Health members. Senior citizens, 4Ps beneficiaries, NHTS are automatically members of Phil-Health. He further stressed that aside from promoting courtesy, medical staff and employees will show respect and hospitality to all patients and hospital visitors. Medical staff and employees are now receiving

Abp. Antonio J. Ledesma SJ,D.D uban ni Dr. Ramon Neryadditional compensations and benefits. He also expressed concern about the suffocating stench in the afternoons which comes from a garbage landfill nearby. After the open-forum, the participants went around the hospital and saw the great changes in the facilities and recent renovations. The emergency reception area is spotless, fully- air conditioned and boasts of state-of-the-art patients bed. Even though patients at the OB Gyne Section were numerous, the ward was orderly. The Out-Patient-Department (OPD) consultation waiting area is also fully air-conditioned and equipped with calling facility. The Pharmacy staffs were instructed that the nurses will be the ones to get the prescribed medicines, not the patients watchers. All that was observed was a manifestation of the improvement in the hospitals facilities, medical staff, accommodation and treatment. The vision of J. R. Borja General Hospital is To be the nations primer Local Government Hospital with fiscal autonomy and preferential option for the poor and the underprivileged. Dr. Nerys leadership dreams of upgrading the hospital in 2016 and opening the private rooms on the 3rd floor next month. All of the improvements are through the collective effort of the Department of Health, the City Government and PCSO. Mr. Carl Cabaraban, one of the organizers of the said forum and a worker of the Social Action Apostolate (SAC) of the Archdiocese of Cagayan de Oro, assured the audience that an information campaign for the said free medical services of J. R. Borja General Hospital will be disseminated properly to all concerned. Archbishop Ledesma went with the group as they went through the different sections of the city hospital and stayed until the forum ended.

Ledesma gave the example of saint of the day, Maximilian Kolbe. He was a priest and martyr who volunteered himself for execution in exchange for a family man. His heroic act should inspire everyone to be men for others. (Santuario Eucaristico News)

Response to Pope Francis Laudato Si: Slogan and Poster Contest

The Archdiocese of Cagayan de Oro accepted Pope Francis challenge to care for Mother Earth as it launches the Season of Creation, as part of its Liturgical Calendar. The Slogan and Poster making contest is the initial start of the series of activities for the season. It is aimed to bring about awareness to all of the urgency to act and help care for our common home.A slogan and poster making contest was held responding to Pope Francis encyclical Laudato Si, happened on August 2, 2015 at SM City Cagayan de Oro. The day started with the celebration of the Holy Eucharist at 9:00 in the morning, presided by Fr. Boy Salvador. The program started at 10:30 with the registration of participants and a talk about Laudato Si by Bro. Coke Daryl Prieto.The slogan making contest was held in the morning with 36 participants. The slogan was based on the problem statement: To move the individual into taking that first step that would lead to the giant strides of mankind in the restoration of the integrity of creation in faithful compliance with the Dominion and Stewardship mandates in the first two chapters of Genesis. Remember the old adage (saying): Cleanliness is next to Godliness. After the deliberation of the judges, Mr. Segundo H. Sabijon a 75 year old, from Immaculate Conception Parish, Jasaan, Misamis Oriental won first prize. His winning slogan is: Nature - Gods sacrament of communion with the

human community, your stewardship for posterity. The 2nd prize went to Ms. Daneillyn B. Dagumo from the parish of St. Ignatius de Loyola, and 3rd prize was given to Ms. Abigayle Pia Cristine T. Plaza from Sr. Jesus Nazareno Parish. There were five consolation prizes awarded to: Ms. Laiza Kristal D. Achas (Sta. Ana Chaplaincy Parish), Ms. Deane Yecyec (San Antonio de Padua Parish), Ms. Pamela Mae Ucab (Our Lady of Fatima Parish), Ms. Kate T. Cabeguin (Mt. Carmel Parish), and Mr. Marjun S. Cortez (Immaculate Conception Parish).The afternoon activity was for the poster making contest. The participants were composed of 34 teams, with 3 members in each team. The poster was based on the edited winning slogan Nature - Gods superfluous of providence; Stewardship - Humans collateral manifestation of that covenant. The best poster was awarded to a team of teens (14 years old) - Mr. John Wilford B. Leuterio, Ms. Chrystal Jane G. Pante, and Mr. Kim Liam Andre C. Nale representing Corpus Christi School. The 2nd place was given to Ms. Ralinne Stefan M. Waminal, Ms. Ciara Mary Cansancio, and Ms. Klaudine Eve G. Pacon representing Mindanao University of Science and Technology (MUST). The 3rd place was awarded to Mr. Ralph Christian D. Novo, Ms. Jessa E. Lisondra, and Mr. Ful Yuri A. Joloyohoy representing Capitol University. There were also five consolation wards: from Immaculate Conception Parish, two from MUST, Sr. Jesus Nazareno Parish, and Jasaan Parish.

Best Poster 2nd Placer 3rd Placer

BY: Chelo M. Beltran

August 21-September 22, 2015

Birthday Celebrants for SeptemberFr. Cesar Ramantin-September 3

Fr. William Salva- September 5

Fr. Casibjorn Guy Quiacao-September 5

Fr. Daniel Coronel-September 7

Fr. Renerio Sabuga, Jr.-September 9

Fr. Nicolas Basadre- September 10

Fr. Nemesio Pacaa-September 10

Fr. Ramon Francis Burlat-September 16

The Association of Women Religious of the Archdiocese of Cagayan de Oro (AWRACO)joins

Archbishop Antonio J. Ledesma, SJ, D.D.In thanksgiving for the gift of vocation and ministry on the 19th Anniversary of his Episcopal Ordination

OUR WARM AND HEARTFELT CONGRATULATIONS AND BEST WISHES