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Volume I : Issue No. 4 January - March, 2015

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Vol. 1 Issue 4 January - March 2015

The Off icial Newsletter of St. John Bosco Parish & Center for Young Workers / Sta. Rosa, Laguna • the.sower.sjb@gmail .com

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By Kathryn Miranda and Nora S. Bunso

Every year, millions of Catholic Filipinos faithfully observe religious practices and traditions beginning on Ash Wednesday and culminating, 40 days later, on Easter Sunday.

Last Holy Week, parishioners and visitors from neighboring towns and provinces flocked to the SJB Parish to participate in the Easter Triduum celebrations or simply to pray and meditate in the devotion garden.

Throughout Lent, two crosses stood in front of the Parish church, draped in purple cloth. One is upright, symbolizing Christ’s cross, the other is reclining, representing our own daily crosses. The crosses invited the faithful to reflect on the Stations of the Cross in the devotion garden (they also served as a favorite backdrop for group shots and “selfies” ).

On Palm / Passion Sunday, the Parish commemorated the triumphant entry of Jesus into Jerusalem with the blessing of the palaspas.

On Holy Thursday, Fr. Bobby presided over the Mass of the Lord’s Supper where the washing of the feet of 12 male parish elders commemorated how Christ washed the feet of His 12 apostles to teach them (and us) about loving service.

The Eucharistic Adoration Vigil began soon after the Mass, with the transfer of the Blessed Sacrament from the

tabernacle to the altar of repose, recalling Christ’s lonely vigil at the Garden of Gethsemane. Different choir groups of the Parish Music Ministry (PMM) took turns in singing and leading the prayers during the Vigil.

On Good Friday morning, residents from the surrounding barangays and villages participated in the live Way of the Cross, organized by the youth leaders.

From 12 noon to 3 PM, during the Seven Last Words, seven speakers shared with the assembly how Christ’s dying words on the Cross made an impact on their lives and those of their loved ones.

This was followed by the Celebration of the Lord’s Passion with the Veneration of the Cross, where people paid their respects to the image of the lifeless Christ nailed on the Cross.

The Good Friday events ended with the Parish’s villages and barangays joining in the funeral procession along Laguna Boulevard of the Santo Entierro, the image of Christ prepared for burial.

Finally, in the evening of Holy Saturday, during the Easter Vigil, the grandest Eucharistic Celebration in the Church Year, jubilation over Christ’s resurrection replaced the gloom of His death. Choice Mass readings and psalms, special blessings, symbolisms and rites ushered in the Easter season.

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The Sower : The Official Newsletter of the St. John Bosco Parish, Sta. Rosa, Laguna

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The SOWER Newsletter is published quarterly by the St. John Bosco Parish & Center for Young Workers

Sta. Rosa, Laguna.

For inquiries, comments & suggestions: e-mail us [email protected]

St. John Bosco Parish & Center for Young WorkersSocial Communications Ministry

EDITORIAL BOARD

Kathryn MirandaEditor-in-Chief

Agnes SantosAssociate Editor

Nora S. BunsoEditor

Dan Eduardo AlvaradoSCM Coordinator

Fr. Richard Varela, SDBAdviser

STAFF

Kathryn MirandaWriters Team Lead

Marion LebrillaWriters

Felix PioGraphics Team Lead

Zacharie Venice RembonArnel Eugenio

Design / Layout / Graphic Arts

Xerxes TovillaPhotography Team Lead

Eliz SabayBenjie BalarbarDan Alvarado

James Patrick ClavecillasMadel TevesPhotographers

Message from the Parish Priest

Filipinos are still burning with Francis Fever! Several months after Pope Francis visited the Philippines, we haven’t stopped reminiscing on those five blessed days in January. Priests continue to quote from his homilies and messages in Manila and Tacloban. The lucky ones still proudly recount their “Pope encounters” during the events (in MOA Arena, Tacloban, UST, and Luneta), and even their brief “Pope sightings” as he rode past on his Popemobile.

Once, after Sunday Mass, as children eagerly approached the priest to ask for his blessing, I recognized the symptoms of the “Fever” when I overheard a boy exclaim, “Uy, parang mini Pope Francis!”

Hopefully, “Mercy and Compassion,” the Papal Visit’s theme, printed on tarpaulins, T-shirts, and other memorabilia; and featured in traditional and social media, didn’t just remain a theme, but has likewise “infected” the hearts of the Filipinos.

In this “Year of the Poor,” Pope Francis’ Lenten message warns us against selfish indifference to the problems and sufferings of, and injustices against the poor. He speaks of a “globalization of indifference” and challenges us, “Dear brothers and sisters, how greatly I desire that all those places where the Church is present, especially our parishes and our communities, may become islands of mercy in the midst of the sea of indifference.”

I am happy to share that SJB Parish has many projects that give us opportunities to experience the presence of the poor. Last year, our Social Action Ministry (SAM) spearheaded the Christmas Gift-giving wherein needy children received the gifts that they wished for. This year, aside from the Easter Gift-giving, SAM will organize a Medical Mission and provide additional scholarships for poor high school graduates who cannot afford college education.

These Parish activities are opportunities to respond to Pope Francis’ Lenten challenge. For the benefit of those we can help and our own, let us take on this challenge by participating and getting involved in worthwhile and meaningful ventures that will enable us to reach out to our needy brethren.

May this Easter season not only bring us hope and joy as Jesus has conquered death and resurrected for us, may we also become bearers of hope and joy to those we meet, as we in SJB Parish go against the tide of the “sea of indifference” and become “islands of mercy.”

A Blessed Easter to all of you and your loved ones!

God bless!

Fr. Bobby Mac Roxas, SDB Parish Priest

Building Islands of Mercy in SJBP

John Emmanuel de OcampoAthena Macatangay

Angel MendozaPatricia Onte

Justine SarsueloNikki Yambao

Contributors


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The Challenge of Pope Francis in Evangelii Gaudium

By Fr. Richard Varela, SDB

“The Sower,” as a parable, speaks about the evangelizing mission of the Church to plant the seeds of the Faith that will eventually bear fruit. The Sower, our Parish newsletter, aims to contribute to this mission. It’s very encouraging and inspiring that Pope Francis gives us the reason and the “joy” for this mission in his First Apostolic Exhortation Evangelii Gaudium:

The Joy of The Gospel fills the hearts and lives of all who encounter Jesus. Those who accept his offer of salvation are set free from sin, sorrow, inner emptiness and loneliness. With Christ, joy is constantly born anew (Introduction #1, EG).

Therefore, the vocation of the Church and of every Christian is to proclaim the joy of the Gospel in a missionary tone—through “practical” witness:

An evangelizing community gets involved by word and deed in people’s daily lives; it bridges distances. It is willing to abase itself, if necessary. It embraces human life, touching the suffering flesh of Christ in others. Evangelizers thus take on the “smell

of the sheep,” and the sheep are willing to hear their voice (#24, EG).

Clearly, our challenge is to dare “to venture towards the peripheries,” towards those who, initially appear challenging or even threatening. Pope Francis offers practical advice:

An evangelizing community is always concerned with fruits [. . .] It cares for the grain and does not grow impatient at the weeds. The sower, when he sees weeds sprouting among the grain, does not grumble or overact [. . .] let(s) the Word take flesh in a particular situation and bear fruits of new life, however imperfect or incomplete this may appear (#24, EG).

Will corruption, poverty, dirty politics, and calamities (natural and man-made like the Mamasapano tragedy) ever stop us? Not for us, “the Sowers!” Authentic faith “always involves a deep desire to change the world, to transmit values, to leave this earth somehow better than we found it” (#183, EG).


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PREPARATION FOR THE BICENTENARY OF THE BIRTH OF ST. JOHN BOSCO(A Four-Part Series)

In preparation for St. John Bosco’s 200th birthday this coming 16 August 2015, The Sower presents a four-part series, featuring the highlights of his life and teaching, based on the annual themes of the Salesian Congregation’s three-year preparation and year-long celebration.

A Holy Patron, A Holy ParishBy Br. Donnie Duchin Duya, SDB

Committing himself to care for the young, Don Bosco adopted the motto Da mihi animas coetera tolle. In English, it means “Give me souls, take away the rest.”

When the Church subjected Don Bosco’s holiness to the test in view of proclaiming him a saint, the devil’s advocate1 put forward the question: “Did Don Bosco pray?”

Don Bosco was always in the thick of things to save his poor friends from the evils of their time. Knowing that he often slept at most five hours a day in order to write letters to benefactors, publish books, teach young people a new trade, construct basilicas, and expand his works, one could

easily entertain the thought that the priest relegated praying to the sidelines.

In Don Bosco’s person, however, prayer and life became so intricately interwoven. We cannot distinguish whether a letter he wrote to console someone in misery was a prayer or not, or if the long hours he spent reconciling countless young souls back to God was simply part of his priestly ministry.

Responding to the devil’s advocate’s question, Pope Pius XI countered with another question, which put things in proper perspective, “With all the good things that he did, when did Don Bosco not pray?”

With all that his life exemplified, Don Bosco’s motto was not an empty platitude, for his every thought, word and act revolved around it. He cared for the salvation of souls—yours and mine.

Don Bosco was a holy priest. He lived his Christian vocation to the hilt. As our patron, he invites us to live our Christian baptism to the full.

What a great gift for his 200th birthday it will be if we who belong to a Parish, established in St. John Bosco’s name, can become saintly mothers, saintly fathers, saintly children.

Year 3 (2014): “Let us draw upon the spiritual experience of Don Bosco, in order to walk in holiness according to our specific vocation.”

Part 3 of 4

1 Devil’s advocate - popular title of the Church official who documents all possible arguments against the candidate of the beatification and canonization process.


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SJBP C E L EBRAT ES F I E S TA 2015 !By Kathryn Miranda

Pope Francis’ Pastoral Visit to the Philippines via Live Telecast

Pope Francis’ recent visit to our country was one of the Filipinos’ most awaited events this 2015. It was a rare opportunity to experience God’s loving presence through His 266th Pontiff, whom the Filipinos fondly called “Lolo Kiko.” The Pope’s contagious smile and uplifting aura touched the hearts of our people, most of whom longed to see him in person. Fortunately, through the efforts of the SJBP Social Communications Ministry, in partnership with Royal Cable, SJBP parishioners didn’t need to go to Manila or Tacloban to be “with the Pope,” as live telecasts of all the Papal Visit events from January 15 to 19 were shown on big screens

in the Parish.On January 15, at exactly 5:32 PM,

as the ringing of church bells nationwide announced the Pope’s arrival in the Philippines aboard SriLankan Airlines’ ALK 4111, overjoyed crowds watching the telecast at Savio Square cheered as excitedly as those welcoming him in Nichols Airbase and the tens of thousands waiting along the streets of Manila for his Popemobile to pass.

For the next four days, a joyful atmosphere pervaded the live telecast area, as parishioners eagerly gathered together to watch the televised Papal events.

On January 18, the Parish was jam-

packed with people who attended the Pope’s Closing Mass at the Quirino Grandstand through the telecast. Though they were not among the millions in Luneta, the SJBP Mass goers participated reverently in the Celebration as they stood, sat, knelt and responded accordingly. It was remarkable to see how attentive all were throughout the Mass, especially as they listened to the Pope’s message, invoking the Santo Niño’s continued blessings on the Filipinos, “ . . . the Christians of this great nation in their vocation to be witnesses and missionaries of the joy of the Gospel, in Asia and in the whole world.”

By Athena Macatangay and Kathryn Miranda

This year, St. John Bosco Parish & Center for Young Workers held a month-long celebration from January 22 to February 21 to honor the Feast of St. John Bosco, the Father and Teacher of Youth.

Following tradition, Novena Masses from January 22 to 30 ushered in the Fiesta celebrations.

On January 25, members of Parish organizations and ministries held a motorcade around the neighboring barangays and villages, and Paseo de Sta. Rosa where people watched and took pictures of the convoy.

After the Novena Mass on January 29, Fr. Joel Camaya, SDB, Dean of Don Bosco College, Canlubang, gave the annual Symposium Talk with fascinating accounts of some of the Church’s popes.

Don Bosco’s Feast day on January 31 began with children from the Parish’s barangays eagerly participating in the “Kids’ Palaro.” That evening, Fr. Paul Bicomong, SDB, Provincial Superior of the Salesians of the Philippine-North Province (FIN), celebrated the Fiesta Mass, which was followed by the sumptuous Parish dinner at the Savio Square. Before the night ended, young

parishioners shared their God-given musical talents during the Youth Night. Next day, February 1, parishioners from the different barangays, villages

and ministries joined in the colorful “Karakol” Parade and Procession. On February 7, the Parish served merienda to members of the Parish’s

barangays during the “Pa-Fiesta ni Don Bosco sa Barangay.” The parishioners later displayed impressive talents during the evening’s Chorale Competition.

The Parish shouldered all expenses for the annual “Binyagang Parokya” (for 73 children) on February 1; the “Kasalang Parokya” (for 11 couples) on February 21; and the “Kumpilan Mass” on February 15 with the Most Rev. Buenaventura Famadico, Bishop of San Pablo, administering the sacrament of Confirmation to 106 confirmandi from the barangay schools.

Inspired by Don Bosco’s love for the youth, the Parish ended its 2015 Fiesta celebration with a bang on February 21 at the Mesa Homes Covered Court by showcasing the amazing talents of its Youth Choir (Bosconian Voices Chorale and Koro de Mesa) during “Kapit Tinig sa Iisang Himig,” a fund-raising concert.


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The Youth Choir, comprising the Bosconian Voices Chorale and Koro de Mesa, under their musical director Aurora Macatangay, held a fund-raising concert entitled “Kapit Tinig sa Iisang Himig” last February 21 at the Mesa Homes Covered Court. Proceeds from ticket sales will be used for the future

projects of the Youth Choir, which serves during the 4pm Sunday Masses.

After the opening remarks by Fr. Bobby Mac Roxas, SDB, SJBP Parish Priest, the Youth Choir members proceeded to display their talents in singing and dancing. Inspired performances by the Choir, the romantic balladeer

The St. John Bosco Parish & Center for Young Workers was privileged to have Mother Ma. Immacolata Eucaristia of the Reparation Sisters of the Holy Eucharist as special guest in its celebration of the XXIII World Day of the Sick on February 11, 2015. The Church celebrates this feast, instituted by St. John Paul II in 1992, every February 11, the Feast of Our Lady of Lourdes. Many pilgrims to the Sanctuary of Our Lady of Lourdes in France have been miraculously healed through the powerful intercession of the Blessed Mother.

Fr. Gerry Battad, SDB, Seminaryo ng Don Bosco Economer, presided over the Healing Mass with Fr. Joey Paras, SDB, SJBP Parochial Vicar, as concelebrant. Fr. Gerry exposed the Blessed

Sacrament after the Mass before the healing rite commenced. More than 200 parishioners with varied illnesses attended the

all-day healing session, which was accompanied by the praying of the rosary. Mo. Immacolata personally prayed over the sick people who were prioritized according to the severity of their illnesses (e.g., those on wheelchairs, undergoing dialysis, for surgery, with cancer, with heart problems, for general healing, etc.).

Mother Immacolata declared that many were healed. Standing beside the exposed Blessed Sacrament, she advised everyone to develop an intimate relationship with Christ in the Holy Eucharist and submit to Him with a contrite heart.

KAPIT TINIG SA IISANG HIMIGYOUTH CHOIR’S FUND-RAISING CONCERT

By Justine Sarsuelo

duo of Renz Gagarin and James Galzote, and the <3 Band (read as “less than three”) conjured “a night of love and music.”

Special guests included the Juventud de Fatima Choir

XXIII WORLD DAY OF THE SICK IN SJBPBy Nikki Yambao

If you need physical and/or spiritual healing, you may reach Mother Ma. Immacolata Eucaristia at the Convent of the Reparation Sisters of the Holy Eucharist at 71 Bonifacio Drive, Tagaytay City, Tel. (046) 483 2701.

from Brgy. Don Jose and the Couples for Christ (CFC) Music Ministry.

Queenie Arnaldo and RJ Daquiz were the evening’s hosts.


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NEWS FEATURE

St. John Bosco Parish & Center for Young Workers (SJBP) and the Couples for Christ - Foundation for Family and Life (CFC-FFL) sponsored the “Kasalang Parokya 2015” at the St. John Bosco Parish Church last February 21, 2015. Fr. Bobby Mac Roxas, SDB, SJBP Parish Priest, celebrated the Holy Mass with Fr. Joey Paras, SDB, assisting in the wedding rites. The 11 couples are mostly SJBP parishioners from Fort Sto. Domingo,

Mesa Homes, and nearby barangays. Two couples are from Balibago, Sta. Rosa City and one is from Makati City. The joyful event’s highlight was the exchange of vows by each couple.

The Kasalang Parokya is an SJBP apostolate to bring couples closer to God through the Holy Sacrament of Matrimony—specifically, those who are only civilly married or in common-law relationships.

By Venus Lascuña

11 Couples Exchange “I Do’s”KASALANG PAROKYA 2015

Last March 7, eight Salesian parishes of the Salesian Philippine Northern Province (FIN), including St. John Bosco Parish & Center for Young Workers (SJBP), held the First Salesian Parishes Summit at Camp Aguinaldo, Quezon City. The whole day affair is part of continuing efforts of all Salesian parishes in the

country to come up with their own Salesian Educative and Pastoral Plan (SEPP) by 2016.

The SEPP is an operational tool that will guide the Salesian parishes in aligning their pastoral programs and activities with the Salesian mission (to promote the integral growth of the young, especially,

those who are poor and needy) even as they continue to participate in their local church’s (diocesan) programs and activities.

Of the 90 Summit participants, 9 are from SJBP: Fr. Bobby Mac Roxas, SDB, Parish Priest; Fr. Richard Varela, SDB, Parochial Vicar; Arnold Alvarez, PPC President;

Agnes Santos, Family and Life Ministry (FLM) head; Mayka de Jesus, Parish Youth Ministry (PYM) head; Julieta Dela Cruz, Overall BEC Coordinator; Tess Quieta of the Social Action Ministry (SAM); Roel Rodriguez, Youth Coordinator; and Josefina Ramirez, PPC Secretary and overall LECCOM Coordinator.

FIRST SALESIAN PARISHES SUMMIT HELDBy Josefina Ramirez


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Several months have passed since Pope Francis’ Pastoral Visit to our country with its theme, “Mercy and Compassion.” Have we since heeded His Holiness’ homilies and messages? Have we applied the theme in our lives?

Life is still tough for many Filipinos, especially the poor living in the streets—people who are often forgotten by those who are better off, or worse yet, people who suffer because of other people’s wrongdoing. One cannot help wonder: amid the corruption, immorality, and indifference among recognized leaders and idolized celebrities, is being merciful and compassionate still possible?

Impossible as it may seem, we then remember that saints were also human and imperfect like us. The best example

is Saint Paul, once named Saul, who persecuted and killed Christians before his dramatic conversion to Christ’s apostle.

We humans have the tendency to sin, but we also have the capacity to be good, merciful and compassionate. While people

may commit mistakes, they are genuinely good at the core.

How, then, can we show and not just tell of mercy and compassion? When “known sinners” do genuine acts of kindness, like helping others, praise them. Don’t talk against them behind their backs; instead, speak with them about their shortcomings in a straightforward, yet courteous manner. Respect the sinner, despite his sins. Understand a person’s needs and feelings before giving unsolicited advice or help. True mercy and compassion are given and received willingly—these are never imposed.

Mercy and compassion are qualities, which make us better, godly people. Let us not forget that we can also help and pray for each other to become more compassionate and merciful.

Fr. Francis Gustilo, SDB, Vice Dean of the Institute of Salesian Studies and Spirituality, was the guest Speaker in this year’s Lenten Recollection on March 18. His talk focused on being poor, blessed and sent in this Year of the Poor.

He described a needy woman who gave God all that she had to survive. We are challenged to be like her—to surrender everything that we have to God. He deserves our all, for He gave His only begotten Son, Jesus, to suffer for us on the cross. We are called to be like Him, to share more than what others require.

We are all in need of something; we are all poor. We fast to feel how to be weak and poor. In genuine fasting, we humble ourselves, pray, and recognize our poverty in our need for God and others. As Fr. Francis said, “There is no one who is too poor that he can’t give

or too rich that he can’t receive.” As Christians, we are blessed because we are with God. He is

in charge; it is essential to trust Him. Through prayer, we invite Him to take charge of our lives that we may receive Him in Holy Communion, among other graces.

We are all sent to serve others. Charity begins at home; it is where families emulate the loving unity of the Blessed Trinity. In turn, when we give alms to other people, we carry their crosses and make them realize that God is with them too.

We are challenged to accept that we are poor yet blessed to be with God. We also realize that we are sent to serve others, to grow in love, and share the greatness of God by helping the poor both materially and spiritually.

We are Poor, Blessed and Sent Lenten Recollection 2015

By Glenda A. Vallejo

COMMENTARY


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When the month of May comes around, what do you think of?

Do you think of the warm summer breezes, and the chance of spending a day at the beach with your loved ones? Do you think of cool fruit shakes or playing outdoor sports in wide, open spaces? What else do you look

forward to in May? Why, the “Mary month of May,” of course!

Amidst the flowers of May (flores de Mayo, in Spanish), we honor with a special devotion the Blessed Mother whom St. Bernard praised in the 12th century as

“the rose of charity, the lily of chastity, the violet of humility . . . and the golden gillyflower of heaven.”

Spanish friars first introduced the Flores de Mayo devotion in our country after the declaration of the dogma of the Immaculate Conception in 1854. This month-long celebration begins with a priest or

members of Marian organizations leading the rosary. Songs and short reflections accompany each decade. Young girls then process down the aisle to offer flowers to adorn an image of

the Blessed Mother.

In SJBP and other Salesian parishes wordlwide, this image is most likely that of Mary, Help of Christians, whose feast day we also celebrate in May. Every 24th of the month and, especially on the 24th of May,

her feast day, we reflect on Mary’s role as the protector and aid of Christians around the world.

In 1572, European Christians sought and received the intercession of Mary under this title to defend Christian Europe against the Islamic invaders. Don Bosco is also known for

his special devotion to Mary, Help of Christians.

This coming May, let us participate wholeheartedly in SJBP activities, which express our love for Mary our Mother, as we renew and

strengthen our dedication to her and celebrate her role in our Faith and salvation.

By Patricia Onte


1 Cery Abad,“Philippine Festivals in May,” http://www.adm5054.com/component/content/article/613-philippine-festivals-in-may

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ST. JOHN BOSCO PARISH & Center for Young WorkersREGULAR PARISH SCHEDULES

ConfessionsEvery Friday, during the adoration of the Blessed Sacrament after the 6:00 pm Mass or as requested.

BaptismEvery 1st and 3rd Sunday of the month, at 11:15 AM

Pre-Jordan Seminar (preparation for baptism)Every 2nd and 4th Saturday of the month

WeddingsTuesday to Saturday, at the following timeslots: • 9:00 a.m. • 11:00 a.m. • 3:00 p.m.

Pre-Cana Seminar (preparation for weddings)By appointment

Sick CallsAnytime, depending on priests’ availability

D A I L Y M A S S E S Days TimesWeekdays (Mondays thru Fridays) 7:00 a.m. 6:00 p.m.Saturday 7:00 a.m. 6:30 p.m.* (SJBP & Don Jose)Sunday 7:00 a.m. 7:30 a.m. (Sto. Domingo) 8:30 a.m. 9:00 a.m. (Kampo) 10:00 a.m. 4:30 p.m. 5:00 p.m. (Malamig) 6:00 p.m. (SJBP & Mesa Homes) 7:30 p.m.* Anticipated Sunday Mass

For inquiries or concerns, you may contact the Parish Office at (049) 541-1134 / 502-2897 or visit us during our office hours: Mondays thru Sundays, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. (Lunch break is from 12:00 noon to 2:00 p.m.)

M I N I S T R I E S ’ A N N O U N C E M E N T S

Choir Groups for the Saturday and Sunday MassesDAY

Saturday

Sunday

TIME

6:30 PM

7:00 AM

8:45 AM

10:30 AM

4:00 PM

5:45 PM

7:30 PM

CHOIR GROUP

Shepherd’s Voice Choir

CDBS Choir / La Paloma

Fructus Benedicti Choir

Pastol ng Bayan Chorale

Bosconian Voices Chorale

Koro Salesiano

BCBP

MASSES IN VILLAGES, ONCE A MONTH: 9:00 a.m./1st Sunday - San Jose Village 3 (Ph. 6) 8:00 a.m./2nd Sunday - Santa Rosa Estate 2 6:00 p.m./3rd Saturday - San Jose Village 1 (Ph. 3B) 10:00 a.m./4th Sunday - San Jose Village 2 (Ph. 5)

What: Christian Life SeminarWhere: Don Jose ChapelWhen: Every SaturdayTime: 7:30 pmWho: Couples, Servants, Handmaids, Singles

Calling all writers, photographers and graphic artists!Want to take part in the mission of sowing God’s Word in other people’s lives?

Celebrating... (continued from p.1)

Later at midnight in the Parish grounds, the meeting of the two processions during the Salubong reenacted the joyful reunion of the grieving Blessed Mother and her risen Son.

Since Easter Sunday, the purple cloth draping the two crosses has been replaced with white, marking the end of 40 days of penitential Lent and the onset of 50 days of celebration of our Lord’s resurrection, all the way to Pentecost.

Holy Week and Easter are blessed seasons to remember and give thanks for God’s immense mercy, compassion, and love for us all—as once again, we re-live the greatest love story ever told.

A blessed Easter to all!

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