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AngTinig 11 DISYEMBRE 2016 IKA-3 LINGGO NG ADBIYENTO - A ROSAS +Ang Mabuting Balita ng Panginoon ayon kay San Mateo (Mt 11:2-11) Noong panahong iyon: Nabalitaan ni Juan Bautista, na noo y nasa

Sumagot si Hesus, Bumalik kayo kay Juan at sabihin sa kanya ang inyong narinig at nakita: nakakikita ang mga bulag, nakalalakad ang mga pilay, gumagaling ang mga ketongin, nakaririnig ang mga bingi,

1 AngTinig 11 DISYEMBRE 2016 IKA-3 LINGGO NG ADBIYENTO - A ROSAS +Ang Mabuting Balita ng Panginoon ayon kay San Mateo (Mt 11:2-11) Noong panahong iyon: Nabalitaan ni Juan Bautista, na noo y nasa bilangguan, ang mga ginagawa ni Kristo. Kaya t nagsugo si Juan ng kanyang mga alagad at ipinatanong sa kanya, Kayo po ba ang ipinangakong paririto, o maghihintay pa kami ng iba? Sumagot si Hesus, Bumalik kayo kay Juan at sabihin sa kanya ang inyong narinig at nakita: nakakikita ang mga bulag, nakalalakad ang mga pilay, gumagaling ang mga ketongin, nakaririnig ang mga bingi, muling nabubuhay ang mga patay, at ipinangangaral sa mga dukha ang Mabuting Balita. Mapalad ang taong hindi nag-aalinlangan sa akin! Pag-alis ng mga alagad ni Juan, nagsalita si Hesus sa mga tao tungkol kay Juan: Bakit kayo lumabas sa ilang? Ano ang ibig ninyong makita? Isa bang tambo na inuugoy ng hangin? Ano nga ang ibig ninyong makita? Isang taong may maringal na kasuotan? Ang mga nagdaramit ng maringal ay nasa palasyo ng mga hari! Ano nga ba ang ibig ninyong makita? Isang propeta? Oo. At sinasabi ko sa inyo, higit pa sa propeta. Sapagkat si Juan ang tinutukoy ng Kasulatan: Narito ang sugo ko na aking ipinadadalang mauuna sa iyo; ihahanda niya ang iyong daraanan. Sinasabi ko sa inyo: sa mga isinilang, wala pang lumilitaw na higit na dakila kay Juan Bautista; ngunit ang pinakaaba sa mga taong pinaghaharian ng Diyos ay dakila kaysa kanya. PAGNINILAY SA IKA-3 LINGGO NG ADBIYENTO - A (Isaias 35:1-6.10; Santiago 5:7-10; Mateo 11:2-11) Ni: Msgr. Nestor C. Cerbo PAKSA: MAGING TAGAPAGDALA NG KAGALAKAN SA LAHAT LALO NA SA MGA KAPUS-PALAD Tayo ngayon ay nasa Ikatlong Linggo ng Adbiyento. Ito rin ay tinaguriang Gaudete Sunday. Kung isasalin natin sa Pilipino, ang Gaudete Sunday ay nangangahulugang Linggo ng Kagalakan. -1-

Kaya ngayon ay ating sinindihan ang kandilang kulay rosas sa ating Advent Wreath. Ang kulay rosas ay simbolo ng kagalakan. Bakit ba tinagurian ang Ikatlong Linggo ng Adbiyento na Linggo ng Kagalakan?

Tama lamang na tayo ay magalak dahil ang Unang Pagdating ay nagdala ng kagalakan sa lahat ng nilikha, lalunglalo na sa sangkatauhan. Ito ay maliwanag sa Unang Pagbasa at sa Ebanghelyo.

2 Kaya ngayon ay ating sinindihan ang kandilang kulay rosas sa ating Advent Wreath. Ang kulay rosas ay simbolo ng kagalakan. Bakit ba tinagurian ang Ikatlong Linggo ng Adbiyento na Linggo ng Kagalakan? Dahil nalalapit na ang ating pagdiriwang ng pasko kung kailan ating ginugunita ang Unang Pagdating ng Panginoon bilang Mesiyas o Tagapagligtas. Tama lamang na tayo ay magalak dahil ang Unang Pagdating ay nagdala ng kagalakan sa lahat ng nilikha, lalunglalo na sa sangkatauhan. Ito ay maliwanag sa Unang Pagbasa at sa Ebanghelyo. Sa Unang Pagbasa mula sa Aklat ni Propeta Isaias, ang bayang Israel na nagdurusa ay magagalak sa kanilang pagbabalik mula sa kanilang pagkatapon sa Babilonia. Ito rin ang mangyayari sa pagdating ng Mesiyas o Tagapagligtas. Ito ang sinasabi sa Unang Pagbasa: Ang ulilang lupaing malaon nang tigang ay muling sasaya. Ang dating ilang ay await sa tuwa. Lungkot at dalamhati ay mapapalitan ng tuwa at galak magpakailanman. Sa Ebanghelyo, ating natunghayan na si Juan Bautista ay nag-alinlangan kung si Hesus nga ang darating na Mesiyas. Para kay Juan, ang Mesiyas ay isang hukom na maghahatol ng kaparusahan sa mga makasalanang di nagsisi. Sa ganitong pag-iisip ay masyadong advanced si Juan Bautista. Totoo na darating na Mesiyas bilang Hukom subalit ito ay magaganap pa sa huling araw o sa katapusan ng panahon. Subalit sa unang pagparito ng Mesiyas, siya ay maghahatid ng kagalakan sa lahat lalung- lalo na sa mga kapus-palad. Kaya noong nagsugo si Juan Bautista ng kanyang mga alagad at ipinatanong kay Hesus, Kayo po ba ang ipinangakong paparito o maghihintay pa kami ng iba? 1) Ano ang sagot ni Hesus? 2) Ito ang sagot ni Hesus: Bumalik kayo kay Juan Bautista at sabihin sa kanya ang inyong narinig at nakita: nakakikita ang mga bulag, nakalalakad ang mga pilay, gumagaling ang mga ketongin, nakaririnig ang mga bingi, muling nabubuhay ang mga patay. Mapalad ang taong hindi nagaalinlangan sa akin! Hindi tayo dapat mag-alinlangan na si Hesus nga ang Mesiyas na darating dahil siya ang katuparan ng hula ni Propeta Isaias. Ayon sa hula ni -2-

Propeta Isaias, sa pagdating ng Mesiyas, ang mga bulag ay makakikita, at makaririnig ang mga bingi, ang pilay ay lulundag, await sa galak ang mga pipi.

3 Propeta Isaias, sa pagdating ng Mesiyas, ang mga bulag ay makakikita, at makaririnig ang mga bingi, ang pilay ay lulundag, await sa galak ang mga pipi. Sa madaling salita, ang pagdating ng Mesiyas ay magdudulot ng kagalakan sa lahat, lalung- lalo na sa mga kapus-palad. Ang kagalakan na dala ng pagdating ni Hesus ay dapat ipagpatuloy nating mga alagad niya. Ito ay nangangahulugan na tayo rin ay dapat magdala ng kagalakan sa lahat, lalung lalo na sa mga kapuspalad. MGA BALITANG SIMBAHAN NOVEMBER 26, 2016 KOC PINAGLABANAN COUNCIL 5120 JOINS IN YEAR OF BEC LAUNCHING The Knights of Columbus Pinaglabanan Council 5120 participated last November , during the Year of BEC Launching, with the theme: The Parish Communion of Communities: Forming BECs as agents of communion participation and mission. The main event was held in Santuario Del Sto Cristo Parish. Sabi ni Apostol Santiago sa Ikalawang Pagbasa, magtiyaga tayo hanggang sa pagdating ng Panginoon. Sa alin tayo magtitiyaga? Magtitiyaga tayo sa pagdala ng kagalakan sa lahat, lalung lalo na sa mga kapus-palad at ang Panginoon ay magdadala rin ng kagalakan sa atin sa kanyang muling pagdating. MGA TANONG PARA SA BAHAGINAN: Alin sa mga pagdadala ko ng kagalakan sa lahat, lalo na sa mga kapus-palad, ang hindi ko makakalimutan? Anu-ano pa ang gagawin ko para makapagbibigay ng kagalakan sa iba? Some members of the Council were assigned as Marshals for the motorcade which started from St. John the Baptist Parish going to Santuario del Sto. Cristo Parish. Ministry on BEC from the different parishes of the Archdiocese of Manila also participated. Manila Archbishop Luis Antonio Cardinal Tagle called for national unity amidst what he calls the wounds of today s world. -3-

DECEMBER 02, 2016 1ST FRIDAY MASS AT SJMC The First Friday Mass at San Juan Medical Center was held last December 02, 2016, 11:00 a.m. at the Hospital s Conference Room.

4 DECEMBER 02, ST FRIDAY MASS AT SJMC The First Friday Mass at San Juan Medical Center was held last December 02, 2016, 11:00 a.m. at the Hospital s Conference Room. The Holy Mass was presided by Rev. Msgr. Nestor C. Cerbo. In view of the advent season as a time of waiting and preparation for the coming of Christ, penitential rite was held within the holy hour, and the congregation were invited to partake in the Sacrament of Reconciliation. All our resident priests, Msgr. Nestor Cerbo, Fr. Herbert Camacho, and Fr. Raul Cuyag were present that evening to hear confessions. For those who wish to have a meaningful preparation for Christmas, and heed to the call of repentance this advent, our priests are available for confessions, Monday to Friday, between 5:30 PM to 6:00 PM. Thirty (30) parishioners from SJMC attended the Eucharistic Celebration. The mass was sponsored by the OB- GYNE Department. The next First Friday Mass sat SJMC will be on January 06, D E C E M B E R 0 2, F I R S T F R I D A Y H O L Y H O U R D E V O T I O N The First Friday Holy Hour Devotion was held again last December 2, 2016 inside the St. John the Baptist Parish Church. It followed immediately after the 6:15 PM mass, presided by Fr. Herbert Camacho. Likewise, our next First Friday Holy Hour Devotion will be on January 6, 2017 after the 6:15 PM mass. DECEMBER 03, PROCESSION FOR THE FIRST SATURDAY DEVOTION TO THE BLESSED MOTHER STARTS AT BEC PEDRO CRUZ The First Saturday Devotion for this month was held last December 3, 2016 at BEC Pedro Cruz. The image of Our Lady of Fatima was brought to the Barangay Hall of Pedro Cruz on December 2, 2016, where the caroza was decorated with flowers and set-up with lights for the Dawn Procession the next day. Way early morning of December 3, Marian devotees from different BECs -4-

, Lope K. Santos St., Atty. Mendoza St., Pinaglabanan St. and ended at the parish church at 5:45 AM. Mass for the sick followed at 6:00 AM. Msgr. Nestor joined Fr.

5 started to arrive at the covered court of Brgy. Pedro Cruz. At 5:00 AM, the procession started. Rev. Fr. Herbert Camacho and the altar servers with their ceriales joined in the procession, while devotees contemplated on the Joyful Mysteries of the Holy Rosary. The procession passed through J.Basa St., Lope K. Santos St., Atty. Mendoza St., Pinaglabanan St. and ended at the parish church at 5:45 AM. Mass for the sick followed at 6:00 AM. Msgr. Nestor joined Fr. Herbert in the anointing of the parishioners present right after the mass. The next First Saturday Devotion will be on January 7, 2016 to start at BEC San Perfecto. Our Lady of Fatima, pray for us! By: Lolit Reyes DECEMBER 03, 2016 KUMPILAN SA SJBP pampublikong paaralan na nasasakupan ng ating parokya. Sa homiliya ni Msgr. Bong Lo, mariin niyang pinarating sa mga kinumpilan ang mensahe na ang ibig sabihin ng Kristo ay the anointed one o ang pinahiran. Ipinaliwanag niyang mabuti sa mga kinumpilan na si Jesus ang pinahiran, ang pinili, ang pinakamamahal, at kaya sila magpapakumpil ay dahil sila ay Kristyano sila ay Kristyano dahil kay Kristo Hesus. Disyembre 3, 2016 sa ganap na 8:00 ng umaga ay dinaos ang Kumpilan sa ating parokya. Si Rev. Msgr. Esteban Bong Lo ang Vicar Forane ng St. John the Baptist ang namuno sa banal na pagdiriwang. May kabuuang bilang na 60 ang mga kinumpilan, 32 ang babae at 28 ang lalaki. Karamihan sa mga kinumpilan ay mga mag-aaral ng Grade 6 at High School ng Dahil kay Kristo, sa pamamagitan Niya at kasama Niya, ikaw at ako ay Kristyano, ikaw at ako ay pinili, ikaw -5-

Ang pinangtubos sa ating lahat ay ang pinakamamahal na buhay ng ating Panginoong Hesus. barangays as Rockwell Land held its 1st Medical Mission in partnership with St. John the Baptist Parish.

6 at ako ay minamahal, ikaw at ako ay pinahiran. Pinaalalahanang mabuti ni Msgr. Bong Lo ang lahat na manatili kay Kristo at tugunan ang kanyang kabutihan ng mas higit pang kabutihan, magmahal gaya ng pagmamahal ni Kristo kasi di tayo mura, tayo ay Mahal mahal na mahal ng Diyos! Ang pinangtubos sa ating lahat ay ang pinakamamahal na buhay ng ating Panginoong Hesus. barangays as Rockwell Land held its 1st Medical Mission in partnership with St. John the Baptist Parish. A total of ten doctors and five nurses from various medical institutions in the Metro and the Parish s own Catholic Women s League dedicated their time to provide medical assistance to the less fortunate parishioners. Monsignor Nestor Cerbo and the CWL Parish volunteers, Sister Bebot and Sister Zeny welcomed the organizing committee of Rockwell Land led by its President and CEO, Mr. Nestor Padilla. Ang kumpilan po sa ating parokya ay dinaraos dalawang beses kada taon. Ang susunod po na kumpilan ay gaganapin sa Hunyo Ni: Catherine Ligunas, Head Catechist DECEMBER 03, 2016 ROCKWELL LAND AND ST. JOHN THE BAPTIST PARISH MEDICAL MISSION Christmas came in early last Saturday, December 3, for over 150 San Juan residents comprised of children and elders from Brgy. Corazon de Jesus and nearby The medical mission is part of Rockwell Land s efforts to reach out to different cities and parishes in Metro Manila benefitting over 800 Filipinos in different cities on its first leg last December 3. In San Juan, Rockwell employees and executives, together with St. John the Baptist parish volunteers and priests, spearheaded operations which included provision of much needed medicines by the beneficiaries. Both the parish and Rockwell Land would like to extend gratitude to all -6-

the medical volunteers who dedicated their time in this occasion Dra. Marcos and Dra. Valentin from the Catholic Women s League, Dr. May Villarina and Dr. Ronilo Robles of San Lazaro Hospital, Dr.

Rexee Pasagui and nurses Farrah Olaes, Gabbie Arellano, Rochelle Cabuhat, and two nurses from Lifeline. AM to11:00 AM.

7 the medical volunteers who dedicated their time in this occasion Dra. Marcos and Dra. Valentin from the Catholic Women s League, Dr. May Villarina and Dr. Ronilo Robles of San Lazaro Hospital, Dr. Kenn Samala from PGH, Dr. Joy Banania, Dr.Steffi Abrazaldo, Dr. Michelle Castillo, Dr. Kristel Catapang, Dr. Rexee Pasagui and nurses Farrah Olaes, Gabbie Arellano, Rochelle Cabuhat, and two nurses from Lifeline. AM to11:00 AM. The staff of Rockwell Land arrived at 6:00 AM to set up the medical clinic in the celebration hall of SJBP. Six medical professionals and volunteers from San Lazarus Hospital and Fatima Medical School joined in providing health services to our parishioners who registered for the medical mission. Our CWL-Charity Clinic volunteers, Dr.Cecile Marcos and Dr. Myrna Valentin also joined them in giving health services to parishioners. CWL and PSSDM volunteers were also present to assist the staff of Rockwell. The Medical Mission serves as a starter for possible more activities in the future between Rockwell and St. John the Baptist Parish as we work together to be able to reach out to more residents. By: Rockwell Land DECEMBER 03, 2016 ROCKWELL SPONSORS 1-DAY FREE MEDICAL CLINIC TO SJBP PARISHIONERS Rockwell Land recently held a medical mission at SJBP. This was last Saturday, December 3, 2016 from 8:00 Health services offered were free consultations and free medicines. -7-

There were 200 persons (100 adult & 100 children) who benefited from the medical mission. Aside from free medicines, they also gave free refreshments breakfast and lunch.

DECEMBER 03, 2016 -MLM HOLDS IN- HOUSE FORMATION ON MUSIC IN THE LITURGY As one of our activities for spiritual growth and technical development, the Ministry on Liturgical Music (MLM) had another

8 There were 200 persons (100 adult & 100 children) who benefited from the medical mission. Aside from free medicines, they also gave free refreshments breakfast and lunch. They also gave a bag of grocery items to each patient. The President of Rockwell Land, Mr. Nestor Tong Padilla also came to witness their outreach activity. DECEMBER 03, MLM HOLDS IN- HOUSE FORMATION ON MUSIC IN THE LITURGY As one of our activities for spiritual growth and technical development, the Ministry on Liturgical Music (MLM) had another formation seminar on Liturgical Music last December 3, 2016 at the Formation Center, from 8:00 AM to 12:00 NN. The formation was facilitated by Mr. Ferdinand Bautista, a composer of Liturgical Music. We are truly grateful to Mr.Padilla and the staff of Rockwell Land for their early Christmas gift to our parishioners. By: Bebot Hipolito He gave several pointers on how to be a good choir. To name a few he mentioned: to be dressed in proper attire; to ensure that line up of songs conforms with the liturgical celebration and must be appropriate to the different parts of the Mass; and to remember that our singing should not hinder in the active participation of the congregation. We were also provided with complete set of new songs with chords for the entire mass for our practice. He -8-

willingly obliged to teach us two of his new compositions for Christmas, Isang Pamaskong Panaginip and Ang Batang Pastol. Indeed, it was a fruitful experience for all of us.

DECEMBER 03, 2016 VALBUENA FAMILY LIGHTS THE SECOND CANDLE OF THE ADVENT WREATH On December 3, 2016, the second candle of the advent wreath was lit during the 5:30 PM anticipated Sunday mass.

9 willingly obliged to teach us two of his new compositions for Christmas, Isang Pamaskong Panaginip and Ang Batang Pastol. Indeed, it was a fruitful experience for all of us. Thanks to our guest speaker, Mr. Ferdinand Bautista for helping us to be more knowledgeable and updated with Liturgical Music. Thanks also for the delicious snack provided by our Parish. DECEMBER 03, 2016 VALBUENA FAMILY LIGHTS THE SECOND CANDLE OF THE ADVENT WREATH On December 3, 2016, the second candle of the advent wreath was lit during the 5:30 PM anticipated Sunday mass. The presider was Rev. Fr. Francis Salcedo. The family who lit the candle composed of Mr. Joey Valbuena with his wife, Cherry, and their sons, Jed and Gabriel. Fr. Francis said in his homily that the second candle of the advent wreath symbolizes peace. He reminded us that peace is not merely the absence of guns, soldiers and bombs, but rather the peace should be something that we constantly keep in our hearts. Listening to St. John the Baptist s words, Repent, for the kingdom of heaven is at hand, we can attain peace in our hearts if we straighten our paths to the Lord, and ask for His forgiveness. By; Herwin Fortuno DECEMBER 03, 2016 BEC BALONG BATO STREET MASS Ang BEC Balong-Bato ay nagdaos ng 1 st Saturday Street Mass noong nakaraang ika-3 ng Disyembre. Ito ay ginanap sa kalye ng S. Guzman St., kung saan ang altar ay inilagay sa bakuran ng Blanco Family. Si Fr. Herbert Camacho, na kahit may bahagyang karamdaman nang gabing iyon, ang siya pa ring nanguna sa misa. Ito ay dinaluhan ng mga magkakapitbahay sa naturang lugar na lugod nilang kinasiyahan. Ang iba ay nagnanais na doon muli -9-

ganapin ang street mass sa susunod na buwan. Ang pagsisindi ng ikalawang ilaw ng adbiyento sa pangunguna ni ate Tess Sales ay nakadagdag ng kasiyahan sa misa. Ipinaliwanag naman ni Fr.

Dagdag pa niya, ang bawat isa ay tinatawagan na pagkatapos ng pagsisisi ay magkaroon naman ng pagbabago, at iwasan ang pagkakasalang muli.

10 ganapin ang street mass sa susunod na buwan. Ang pagsisindi ng ikalawang ilaw ng adbiyento sa pangunguna ni ate Tess Sales ay nakadagdag ng kasiyahan sa misa. Ipinaliwanag naman ni Fr. Herbert na ang ikalawang Linggo ng adbiyento ay nakatuon sa pagbabago. Dagdag pa niya, ang bawat isa ay tinatawagan na pagkatapos ng pagsisisi ay magkaroon naman ng pagbabago, at iwasan ang pagkakasalang muli. DECEMBER 03, BIG ROSARIES FOR MARY, IDINAOS SA BEC ST. JOSEPH Tuwing unang sabado ng buwan, idinadaos ng BEC St. Joseph ang buwanang 20 Big Rosaries for Mary. Ngayong kasalukuyang buwan, matagumpay itong idinaos sa Multipurpose Hall ng Building 3 noong ika- 3 ng Disyembre Kasama ang mga miyembro ng BEC St. Joseph Core Group at ang ilang deboto ng Mahal na Ina, ang lahat ay nanalangin ng kani-kanilang intensyon, gayundin para sa mga taong pinangakuan nilang ipapanalangin. Nagpapasalamat kami sa mga sponsor ng misang iyon na sina Tatay Felix Gonzales at Sis Ella Avila. Papuri sa Panginoon sa magandang panahon na ipinagkaloob Niya nang gabing iyon. Ni: Rubi Benavidez, BSL-BEC BALONG- BATO Nagpapasalamat kami sa lahat ng nakibahagi sa makabuluhang pananalangin na ito, gayundin sa mga nag-ambag ng pagkain at tumulong upang matagumpay na maidaos ang buwanang debosyong ito. -10-

Magkita kita po ulit tayo sa susunod na buwan.

The families present were requested to to go in front of the altar to receive the special blessing. We encourage all the families in San Juan to attend and hear mass every Sunday.

Nestor Cerbo at 7:00AM and Fr. Herbert Camacho at 6:00PM. Assigned in lighting the second candle of the advent wreath were Mr. & Mrs.

11 Magkita kita po ulit tayo sa susunod na buwan. Ni: Anthony Reyes DECEMBER 04, 2016 SPECIAL BLESSING FOR FAMILIES The Blessing for Families in our parish was held last December 04, 2016, Sunday at the end of each mass. The families present were requested to to go in front of the altar to receive the special blessing. We encourage all the families in San Juan to attend and hear mass every Sunday. DECEMBER 04, 2016 BEC SALAPAN CELEBRATES 2ND SUNDAY OF ADVENT On this Second Sunday of Advent, December 4, 2016, the Our Lady of the Assumption Chapel (OLAC) celebrated the Holy Eucharist with Msgr. Nestor Cerbo at 7:00AM and Fr. Herbert Camacho at 6:00PM. Assigned in lighting the second candle of the advent wreath were Mr. & Mrs. Gilbert & Razel Tangonan and family The special blessing for families through the powerful intercession of our parish patron, St. John the Baptist is held every 1st Sunday of the month. In this Sunday s reflection, we were reminded that CHANGE is coming. How can we make it happen? It will when we: *Let God be a part of our lives *Let God touch our lives *Read the Holy Scriptures *Do not judge *Repent and do good works/deeds to our brothers and sisters. God gives us not only second chances.. third -11-

12 chances.. and so on He gives us endless chances to change and be the best versions of ourselves as Christians. We just need to desire it. With the grace of God, nothing is impossible. God bless us all! By: Nancy Insigne DECEMBER 04, 2016 SUNDAY COMMUNITY BAPTISM The Sunday Community Baptism was held last December 04, 2016, 11:00 a.m. at St. John the Baptist Parish. The Baptismal rite was officiated by Rev. Fr. Herbert Camacho, Assistant Parish Priest. There were 18 children baptized with names as follows: Pangay, Forth General H.; Isidoro, Ariane Clarice; Corcega, Elisse Dominique; Cadusale, Angel FAith Y.; Maneja, Althea Jane B.; Cruz, Cloud Jyruz Ladao; Sarraga, Shikynah Raquel B.; Lagman, Nathalie Owen L.; Pasion, Khalyk Roak E.; Amarga, Princess Kenrah; Reposar, Ron Jansen P.; Flores, Dwayne Rafael; Grejalvo, Leolyn D.; Banaad, Rhonielyn Jardin; Dometita, James Franco B.; Dometita, Jansen Felix B.; Mayuga, Cassandra Shaine J.; Chavez, Trixie Jhane M. Welcome to the Catholic Faith! The next Sunday Community Baptism will be on December 11, 2016 at 11:00 a.m. DECEMBER 04, 2016 KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS HOLDS 1ST DEGREE EXEMPLIFICATION Knights of Columbus Luzon North Jurisdiction District M49 held the 1st Degree Exemplification at the 2nd floor of the Parish Formation Center of St. John the Baptist Parish, Pinaglabanan last December 4, There were 7 candidates who have been exemplified for the 1st Degree. 6 candidates came from Pinaglabanan Council 5120 San Juan City, and 1 candidate from Holy Family Council 6071 Mandaluyong City. This is the first time that Knights of Columbus Pinaglabanan Council 5120 held a 1st Degree Exemplification at St. John the Baptist Parish, Pinaglabanan. There were also other Members of Council 5120 and Council 6071 who attended the Exemplification. MEMBERS OF THE 1st DEGREE TEAM: Grand Knight SK Mariano Navarrete Council 6071 Deputy Grand Knight SK Benedick Flores Council 5120 Chancellor Sir Anthony Joseph Pascual Council Financial Secretary SK Rizaldy Ignacio CounCil Warden SK Jose Gavino Jr. Council

Inside Guard Sir Eduardo Estopace Council 5120 Outside Guard SK Marcel Castrence Council 13535 Spiritual Formator SK Renato Reyes Council 5120 Spiritual Formator SK Janssen Christopher Zurbano

13 Inside Guard Sir Eduardo Estopace Council 5120 Outside Guard SK Marcel Castrence Council Spiritual Formator SK Renato Reyes Council 5120 Spiritual Formator SK Janssen Christopher Zurbano Council 5120 District Deputy SK Candelario Suase Council 3696 NAME OF CANDIDATES: Eldrin Ace B. Flores Brgy. Ermitaño Alberto Egonio Brgy. Ermitaño Ernesto C. Plarisan Brgy. Isabelita Jasper Lance Del Rosario Bgry. Balong Bato Artus M. Aguilar Brgy. Rivera Rogelio Legaspi Brgy. Pasadena Joselito Celebre Mandaluyong City after participating the subsequent degrees, each of which focuses on another virtue, he rises to that status. Upon reaching the Third Degree, a gentleman is a full member. Source: Wikipedia) DECEMBER 04, 2016 SUNDAY CHILDREN S MASS The Sunday Children s Mass was held last December 04, 2016, 4:00 p.m. at St. John the Baptist Parish. The Eucharistic Celebration was presided by Rev. Msgr. Nestor C. Cerbo. There were 158 kids registered during the mass. The Top 3 BEC s best in attendance were as follows: Top 1 BEC Corazon de Jesus (41 kids) Top 2 BEC Batis (28 kids) Top 3 BEC Tibagan (25 kids) Other BEC s ranked as follows: (The Order is dedicated to the principles of Charity, Unity, Fraternity, and Patriotism. A First Degree exemplification ceremony, by which a man joins the Order, explicates the virtue of charity. He is then said to be a First Degree Knight of Columbus; Top 4 BEC Balong Bato (16 kids) Top 5 BEC Rivera (15 kids) Top 6 BEC San Perfecto (13 kids) Top 7 BEC Isabelita (10 kids) Top 8 BEC Pedro Cruz (6 kids) Top 9 BEC Pasadena (3 kids) Top 10 BEC St. Joseph (1 kid) There were no kid representatives in BEC Progreso, BEC Salapan and Ermitaño. -13-

nakatugon ang mga bata sa gawaing ito, at nakakatuwa na sa kanilang mga murang isipan at edad ay alam na nila ang tama at mali, at ang mga aral na kailangan nilang isabuhay.

14 nakatugon ang mga bata sa gawaing ito, at nakakatuwa na sa kanilang mga murang isipan at edad ay alam na nila ang tama at mali, at ang mga aral na kailangan nilang isabuhay. The next Sunday Children s Mass will be on December 11, 2016 at 4:00 p.m. DECEMBER 04, CHILDREN S CATECHESIS SA BEC SALAPAN Muli na naman po naming isinagawa ang Children s Catechesis noong December 4, 2016, unang Linggo ng buwan, sa ganap na alas-4:30 ng hapon, na pinangunahan ng ating volunteer catechist na si Sis. Oding Sabordino. Ito ay dinaluhan ng siyam na mga bata at ginanap sa aming chapel ng Our Lady of the Assumption. Itinalakay ni Sis. Oding ang tungkol sa paghahanda sa pagdating ng Panginoon ngayong panahon ng adbiyento. Sinabi niya sa mga bata na dapat silang magbago, at tinanong sila isa-isa kung paano ang gagawin nilang pagbabago sa kanilang sariling buhay sa pang araw-araw. Malugod namang Sa muli, maraming salamat kay Sis. Oding sa makabuluhang pagbabahagi ng ating pananampalataya sa mga bata. Magkita-kita po tayong muli sa susunod na Children s Catechesis sa ating chape sa December 18, 2016, ikatlong Linggo ng buwan. By: Celeste A. Moreno, BSL-BEC Salapan DECEMBER 04, 2016 SUNDAY YOUTH MASS Ang Sunday Youth Mass ay ginanap noong ika-4 ng Disyembre 2016 sa ganap na alas-6:00 ng gabi. Ang banal na misa ay pinangunahan ni Rev. Msgr. Nestor C. Cerbo, Kura Paroko at priest-in-charge ng BEC Youth Ministry. -14-

DECEMBER 07, 2016 BEC CORE GROUP MEETING The last BEC Core Group Meeting for the year was held last December 7, 2016, 7:00 PM at the 2 nd floor of the Parish Formation Center. Sis.

Nagsimula ang banal na misa para sa Ikalawang Linggo ng Adbiyento sa isang pambungad na awit na pinangunahan ng SJBP Youth Choir.

The reflection for the 2 nd Sunday of Advent was given by Msgr. Nestor Cerbo, who confessed that he was not totally prepared for his reflection due to the several commitments he had during the day.

15 DECEMBER 07, 2016 BEC CORE GROUP MEETING The last BEC Core Group Meeting for the year was held last December 7, 2016, 7:00 PM at the 2 nd floor of the Parish Formation Center. Sis. Grace Ranjo, BSL of BEC San Perfecto led in the prayers, while she was accompanied by their BEC s Tuesday Cell Group. Nagsimula ang banal na misa para sa Ikalawang Linggo ng Adbiyento sa isang pambungad na awit na pinangunahan ng SJBP Youth Choir. Maraming kabataan na nagmula sa iba t ibang BEC at iba pang lugar ang dumalo. Bago matapos ang misa, nagkaroon din ng espesyal na pagbabasbas para sa mga pamilyang nagsimba. The reflection for the 2 nd Sunday of Advent was given by Msgr. Nestor Cerbo, who confessed that he was not totally prepared for his reflection due to the several commitments he had during the day. Nevertheless, he was filled with the grace of the Holy Spirit, enabling him to present a meaningful reflection on giving joy, that went straight to the hearts of each person in the room. After the cheerful and heartfelt sharings of Sis. Lucy and Sis. Catchy Ligunas, discussion of the other matters followed, focusing mainly on the upcoming activities this December Msgr. Nestor also -15-

appealed to all BSLs and Heads to encourage all their members to attend the Advent Recollection scheduled on December 10, 2016, after the 5:30 PM mass.

16 appealed to all BSLs and Heads to encourage all their members to attend the Advent Recollection scheduled on December 10, 2016, after the 5:30 PM mass. Indeed, it has been a grace-filled 2016 for the BEC Core Group. We thank the Lord for the gift of service, friendship, and family that we were able to build in the past years and will continue to build in the years to come. All praise and glory to God who sustains us in our earthly mission! DECEMBER 08, 2016 SJBP CELEBRATES THE SOLEMNITY OF THE IMMACULATE CONCEPTION The Solemnity of the Immaculate Conception of Mary, which is celebrated annually on December 8, is a Holy Day of Obligation. As such, all Catholic faithful are obliged to go to mass during this day, the feast of the Principal Patroness of the Philippines. In order to assist our parishioners in fulfilling the said obligation, we made available an additional mass on the said date, which is at 7:00 PM. This is on top of the usual masses for the day, which we have at 6:00 AM, 7:00 AM, and 6:00 PM. Likewise, the 5:15 PM and 6:15 PM evening mass last December 7, 2016 were anticipated masses in honor of the Immaculate Conception. Thus, those who had attended the anticipated masses had also fulfilled the obligation. In all the masses, the Act of Consecration and Entrustment to the Immaculate Conception was recited after the Post Communion Prayer. Let us continue to ask for the intercession of Mary Immaculate for the peace and protection in our families, our country, and the whole world. DECEMBER 09, 2016 SUNDAY CHILDREN S MASS TOP 3 BEST IN ATTENDANCE FROM MARCH TO NOVEMBER 2016 Makalipas ang mahigit 6 na taon ay muling ibinalik ni Rev. Msgr. Nestor C. Cerbo ang 4 p.m. mass bilang Sunday Children s Mass. Pinasimulan niya ito noon lamang nakaraang Pebrero 28,

Top 3 BEC s Best in Attendance for the Month of April Top 1 Tibagan (109 kids) Top 2 Corazon de Jesus (54 kids) Top 3 St. Joseph (46 kids) Sa pagbabalik ng Sunday Children s Mass ay sinimulan ni Msgr.

17 Top 3 BEC s Best in Attendance for the Month of April Top 1 Tibagan (109 kids) Top 2 Corazon de Jesus (54 kids) Top 3 St. Joseph (46 kids) Sa pagbabalik ng Sunday Children s Mass ay sinimulan ni Msgr. Nestor ang pagpaparehistro ng mga bata na nasa edad 7-12 taong gulang na nakatira sa iba t ibang BEC o Barangay na sakop ng parokya. Ito ay para rin mahikayat ang iba pang mga bata sa ating lugar na magsimba tuwing Linggo at maging aktibo sa parokya. Kaya naman para ma-enganyo ang mga bata na dumalo sa misa ay naisip ng ating Kura Paroko na magkaroon ng Children s Mass attendance tuwing Linggo at buwan-buwan ay magkakaroon ng Top 3 BEC s Best in Attendance na kung saan sila ay makakatanggap na mga regalo mula sa simbahan. Ito ang mga pagkasunod-sunod na nanalo ng Top 3 BECs sa Best in Attendance ayon sa bawat buwan: Top 3 BEC s Best in Attendance for the Month of March Top 1- Pasadena (131 kids) Top 2 Balong Bato (90 kids) Top 3 Tibagan (80 kids) Top 3 BEC s Best in Attendance for the Month of May Top 1 Tibagan (106 kids) Top 2 San Perfecto (75 kids) Top 3 Balong Bato (74 kids) Top 3 BEC s Best in Attendance for the Month of June Top 1 Batis (89 kids) Top 2 Corazon de Jesus (74 kids) Top 3 Tibagan (62 kids) Top 3 BEC s Best in Attendance for the Month of July Top 1 Batis (152 kids) Top 2 Corazon de Jesus (108 kids) Top 3 Pasadena (101 kids) Top 3 BEC s Best in Attendance for the Month of August Top 1 Corazon de Jesus (148 kids) Top 2 Tibagan (114 kids) Top 3 Batis (104 kids) Top 3 BEC s Best in Attendance for the Month of September Top 1 Corazon de Jesus (135 kids) Top 2 Batis (109 kids) Top 3 Balong Bato (95 kids) Top 3 BEC s Best in Attendance for the Month of October Top 1 Corazon de Jesus (165 kids) Top 2 Batis (160 kids) Top 3 Balong Bato (113 kids) -17-

18 Top 3 BEC s Best in Attendance for the Month of November Top 1 Corazon de Jesus (184 kids) Top 2 Batis (140 kids) Top 3 Balong Bato (88 kids) Ang Top 3 BEC s Best in Attendance naman para sa buwan ng Disyembre ay i-aanunsyo sa darating na unang Linggo ng Enero MARRIAGE BANNS December 11, 2016 to Deecember 18, 2016 Others: 1 st Proclamaton Michael M. Trinidad & Alyssa Mae B. Alvez January 8, 2016 San Sebastian Basilica Quiapo, Manila 2 nd Proclamation Jesus Russell V. Malto & Elizabeth L. Kao February 11, 2017 Santuario del Santo Cristo Parish F. Blumentritt St., San Juan City Jesse Espora Solis & Nikki Jean Agon Favorito January 15, 2017 Sto. Niño De Cebu Parish Biñan, Laguna Jose Angelo Crusat & Vanessa Cipriano January 28, 2017 Our Lady of the Rosary Parish Rosario, Batangas 3 rd Proclamation Darwin A. Amante & Maria Lourdes S. Bocalig January 10, 2017 Immaculate Conception Cathedral Lantana St., Cubao, Q.C. Adrian M. Santos & Maria Theresa B. Melendez Janaury 27, 2017 Santuario de San Jose Parish Greenhills, Mandaluyong City Note: If ayone knows of any impediment to the union of these couples, please inform the Parish Office. Thank you. Filipinos urged: Oppose death penalty MANILA, Dec. 8, 2016 Filipinos need to unite against the reimposition of capital punishment more urgently than ever amid attempts to railroad the passage of the death penalty bill, a ranking Catholic archbishop said. Archbishop Socrates Villegas of Lingayen-Dagupan said it is a tragedy that the proposed measure is being pushed for approval in Congress before Christmas. In resisting the threat of the restoration of the death penalty, we cannot be disunited or indifferent. On this pro-life issue let us truly unite. Come out and make a stand! said the prelate. -18-

19 Voting , the bill restoring the death penalty for all heinous crimes hurdled the House justice committee on Dec. 7. House Speaker Pantaleon Alvarez, one of the co-authors of the bill, said he is confident the measure will be approved by the Lower House by Christmas. Railroad Rodolfo Diamante, executive secretary of the bishops Commission on Prison Pastoral Care, said lawmakers allied with the Duterte administration are trying to railroad the passage of the bill. This was despite the fact, he said, that during the committee hearings the anti-death penalty advocates presented pieces of evidence that the death penalty is not a deterrent to crime, is anti-poor, and violates international agreements. The majority bloc Congressmen just wants it passed, period. And they want it fast as it is among the campaign promises of the incumbent President, he said. Diamante urged those who believe in the sanctity of human life and the dignity of every person to stand up and resist this railroad attempt to pass this anti-life and anti-poor measure. Let us make a more forceful stand against the death penalty, he said. Now more than ever we need to act fast and swiftly to counteract the prevailing culture of death in our society. Work together Next week, the death penalty bill is expected to be debated on second reading. Diamante called on the faithful to show their opposition to capital punishment and show support for anti-death penalty lawmakers. Let us all work together to uphold the sanctity of life! No to the death penalty! Yes to justice that heals! he added. In Pangasinan, Villegas also called on the faithful to join a prayer rally at the Parish of St. Dominic in San Carlos City on Dec. 12. I am calling on the God-loving people of the Archdiocese of Lingayen Dagupan to come together in prayer to resist the treat of the death penalty in our country. The death penalty is contrary to our Catholic moral life, he said in a circular that enjoined the faithful in his archdiocese to hold a Prayer Rally for Life on Dec. 12, 2016, the Feast of Our Lady of Guadalupe. -19-

This is a conscience call to stand up for life, said Villegas. R. Lagarde /CBCPNews (http://www.cbcpnews.com/cbcpnews/?

Help us to work tirelessly against statesanctioned death and to renew society in truth, justice, love and respect so that violence will cease and peace may prevail. Amen.

PRAYER AGAINST DEATH PENALTY ARCHDIOCESE OF MANILA Father of compassion, You let your rain fall on the just and the unjust.

There is in our land a cry for vengeance and a move to fill up death rows and kill offenders but disguised as a call for justice. Let true and lasting justice spring forth.

20 This is a conscience call to stand up for life, said Villegas. R. Lagarde /CBCPNews ( Holy Spirit, Lord and Giver of Life You strengthen us in the struggle for justice. Help us to work tirelessly against statesanctioned death and to renew society in truth, justice, love and respect so that violence will cease and peace may prevail. Amen. O Mary, Mother of Life, protect the Filipino people from the forces of death. San Lorenzo Ruiz, pray for us. San Pedro Calungsod, pray for us. PRAYER AGAINST DEATH PENALTY ARCHDIOCESE OF MANILA Father of compassion, You let your rain fall on the just and the unjust. Give us a heart like yours so that we may love as You love, even those who have caused us pain. There is in our land a cry for vengeance and a move to fill up death rows and kill offenders but disguised as a call for justice. Let true and lasting justice spring forth. Jesus, our brother, you suffered execution in the hands of the powerful but you did not let hatred overcome you. Help us to reach out to victims of violence so that our enduring love may help heal their wounds. To be informed of our Parish Announcements and Activities. Or visit our Parish Website: For more information on our Parish Services, Ministries, Organizations, and Movements. -20-

Next to the birth of Jesus in December, Holy Week is next in terms of solemnity and rituals or practices on the part of observers and believers.

Next to the birth of Jesus in December, Holy Week is next in terms of solemnity and rituals or practices on the part of observers and believers. THE Christian world (around 90 percent of the 100 million Filipinos are Christians), once again observes the Passion or sufferings of Jesus, his Death on the cross and his Resurrection on the third day.