We Care Because We Pray. Baptism of the Lord s Feast

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1 January 10, 2016 We Care Because We Pray Baptism of the Lord s Feast Forbes Park, Makati Message A very Happy New Year to all of us! The Christmas season officially ends this weekend. As we embark on this new year and new Parish Pastoral Council (PPC) term, allow me to thank everyone who participated and organized all of our parish activities from Advent to Epiphany. The hard work of all our ministry heads and members gave our parish another beautiful Christmas season. Looking forward, the PPC will have their planning day next week to set the goals and direction of the parish for the next two years. Specifically, we will explore 4 key areas where we can make our parish more meaningful in our lives. Firstly, we hope to complete the current reorganization program our Parish priest, Fr. Reu, had began last November with the help of the PPC Execom. This reorganization aims to strengthen our parish organization by improving coordination and cultivating new leaders/members in our different ministries. Secondly, we seek to review and check the physical structure of our 63 year old church. This activity will continue to ensure the comfort of our parishioners while maintaining the upkeep of our facilities. Thirdly, we will strive to develop new plans to enhance the stability of our parish s long term financial well-being. And finally, we will work closely with our Parish priest and pastoral team to stimulate spiritual growth and bonding in our community. As we begin this process of discernment, we request for your continued prayers and understanding. Our goals will only become achievable with your help and God s Grace. Our whole team is elated to serve and we look forward to a year of compassion and mercy. Edmund Lim, KHS PPC President Santuario de San Antonio Parish Office Tel. nos

2 Parish Bulletin JESUS BAPTISM AND OURS (Feast of the Lord s Baptism, 10 January 2016) The feast of the Lord s Baptism brings to a close the Christmas season--which is but a series of epiphanies or manifestations of the Lord (to Mary, to Joseph, to the shepherds, to Simeon and Anna, to the magi). Today is the greatest manifestation of all: Jesus is revealed, not by an angel or by a star, but by the Father himself: You are my beloved Son; with you I am well pleased (Lk 3:22). A question comes to mind at once: Why did Jesus receive John s baptism, which was a baptism of repentance? Jesus had no sins, hence no need for repentance. John the Baptist, according to the Gospel of Matthew, tried to prevent him, saying: I need to be baptized by you and yet you are coming to me? (Mt 3:14). Jesus answer to John s objection was: Allow it now, for thus it is fitting for us to fulfill all righteousness (Mt 3:15). The ABC s of Catholic Doctrine by Lianne Tiu Baptism: The Greatest Thing That Can Happen *in the case of adult Baptism January 10, 2016 (Reference: Catholicism Trilogy by Leo Trese; The Faith Explained by Leo Trese; -Pope Francis: Find out the date of your Baptism and celebrate it!) Jesus baptism took place at the very beginning of his public ministry; thus it marks the direction which his entire life would take, namely, to do the will of the Father. It is like his mission statement, which he would reiterate again and again during his public ministry: My food is to do the will of my Father (Jn 4:34). I came not to do my will but the will of him who sent me (Jn 6:38). Father not my will but yours be done (Mt 26:19). There are a few things to learn from Jesus baptism, vis-à-vis our baptismal practices: Jesus, being the Messiah, the Son of God, could have asked John to hold a special service, just for him. However, he preferred to join the repentant crowd. Our families today frown at communal celebrations. Nowadays, when parents prepare for the baptism of their children, they worry mostly about invitations, reception, dress, sponsors, gifts everything except that which pertains to the true meaning of baptism. Perhaps we are harvesting what we sowed in the past. Before Vatican Council II it was a common practice to hold mass baptisms without proper catechesis; quantity, it seems, was of greater concern than quality. Hence now we must not be surprised at the people s lack of under- standing of what baptism really is. Today, the feast of the Lord s baptism, we are invited to re-discover the true meaning and importance of the sacrament of baptism. [Once, a teacher asked her grade 3 pupils: Which of the seven sacraments is the most important? A little girl raised her hand and said: Marriage. The teacher tried to convince her that baptism, not marriage, is the first and most important sacrament. Not in my family, the girl replied, We are decent people. (Source: Millenium Stories, #7).] Baptism is not simply kid stuff, something just for children. It is very much for adults, as it entails one of the most important decisions in life. If children are being baptized it is because of the express wish of the parents and their guarantee to raise their children as good Christians. Baptism is not a mere social event either, like, say, the girls debut. Nor is it a one-day affair; like marriage, baptism entails a life-long commitment to God. Baptism is all about our personal relationship with God: In baptism we become sons/daughters of the Father, disciples of the Son, and temples of the Holy Spirit. A marvellous transformation takes place in us. The effects of baptism are clearly expressed by the symbols used: a) First and foremost water, which is used for cleansing. Baptism cleanses us from original and personal sin. b) Water gives life but also deals death: The Red Sea waters saved the Israelites but drowned the Egyptians. Irrigation water gives life to plants, while flood waters kill and destroy them. So also in baptism we die to our old self but are born to a new life in Christ. It is for this reason that baptism is called our second birth. Yes, indeed; we, the baptized, are born again. Two other symbols, chrism and light are used at baptism. We are not only washed clean and receive new life; we are also anointed, like the prophets of old, for a mission, and are enjoined to become light of the world. Like Jesus, we are empowered by the Holy Spirit to do the will of the Father and to spread the good news of the Gospel everywhere. At the end of every Mass we are told to Go and announce the Gospel of the Lord. That is our baptismal mission. 2 Fr. Jesús Galindo, OFM Baptism, to most of us, is an event when we are busy choosing godparents for our child, looking for a baptismal gown, and preparing for the party. After that, there is hardly a ripple in our family life as we do not even remember the anniversary of the baptism or have any sort of observance! Baptism is, actually, the greatest thing that can happen to us. When we are baptized, a miracle happens to us; and it is far greater than our physical birth. A huge transformation takes place in our souls; and this can be compared to the world s transformation at sunrise. Original sin (and all mortal and venial sins*) disappear from our souls, when we are baptized; just as darkness disappears when the sun comes out. (Sin is actually an absence of love; as darkness is an absence of light.) As the earth becomes beautiful and fruitful under the rays of light flowing from the sun, so do our souls become beautiful and fruitful as they are bathed in the Love flowing from the Holy Spirit. The sun only bathes the earth in light; but the Holy Spirit more than bathes us in His love. His life and love flow through our souls like blood flows through our bodies in transfusion. And we receive powers that are above our human nature, powers that belong only to God: we can know Him, as He knows Himself; we can love Him, as He loves Himself. And these powers are exercised perfectly when we see Him face-to-face in Heaven. Baptism makes us children of God. He is our Daddy who loves us so much. We can talk to Him with the right to be heard and answered. Baptism makes us heirs of God. The moment we are spiritually born (through Baptism), we can already receive our inheritance (which is eternal union with God), to be enjoyed fully when we die. No one can take it away from us, not even God. But we can renounce our rights when we commit mortal sin. This is strange, but the more we spend, the more we have. Each precious grace that we use adds to our inheritance. Every prayer that we say, every confession that we make, every ordinary action that we perform out of love for God - all of them increase our treasures in Heaven. Baptism also gives us the power to receive the other six sacraments, which would be empty and meaningless when given to the unbaptized. We have the power to offer sacrifice to God in union with Christ and to receive the graces from Mass. (While the unbaptized person can only be a passive spectator who cannot receive the graces.) These are just some of the wonders and richness of our Baptism. Pope Francis asked us to find out the date of our Baptism and to celebrate it like a feastday. To know the date is to know a blessed day. We give thanks to God for the great gift of Baptism. Pope Francis baptized an adult in To know the date of our Baptism is to know a blessed day. -Pope Francis Santuario de San Antonio Pastoral Team Fr. Baltazar Obico, OFM Parochial Vicar, Guardian Fr. Reu Jose C. Galoy, OFM Vicar Provincial, Parish Priest, Vicar and Busar Fr. Efren Jimenez, OFM - Guest Master Fr. Jesus Galindo, OFM Makati Medical Center Chaplain Fr. Serge Santos, OFM - Resident Friar Fr. Laurian Janicki, OFM - Resident Friar RDIP - PB Editorial Team & General Information Suzette H. Gatmaitan Head, RDIP-PB Marilou Consing Editor in Chief Javier Luis Gomez - Assistant Editor Earl Leonard Sebastian - Assistant Editor Hannah Roa - Assistant Editor Jonathan Cruz - Assistant Editor Marie Tycangco - Assistant Editor Jeannie Bitanga Website Administrator Jojo Avila Montenegro Art & Design Colorplus Production Group Corp. 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3 Parish Bulletin January 10, CCD Light-A-Parol 2015 Donors as of 05 January 2016 PARISH PATRON Jun & Menchu Lopez Macario & Cynthia Te & Family Mandy & Martina Qua Lucio & Susan Co & Family Manuel Y. Carmona & Family Sabrina & Jon Romulo Vi, Carla & Nina Lacson Anton & Trissy Punzalan Natasha, Sylvia, Katya & Alvaro Zobel De Ayala Mr. & Mrs. George U. Young Jr. Belen Silverio Alexandra & Michaela M. Eduque Mark & Connie Lopez Luis & Elizabeth Virata & Family Philip Cuazon Jr. Bianca, Sandro & Max Gotuaco Atty. & Mrs. Manuel Lazaro & Family Alzate Family Noel & Gina Lorenzana Ollie & Butch Campos & Family Eddie M. Pineda Stephen & Loli Sy & Family Beatriz Zobel de Ayala Enrico, Carlos & Yana Po Sofia, Riley & Aidan Coliangco Garrett, Hailey & Gillian Joni Rita W. 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4 Parish Bulletin January 10, 2016 Christmas at SSAP Each person has their own calling and purpose from God. You might be a magnificent speaker and read the Word to a congregation as a Lector. You may do extremely well with children and organize children s events and formation activities through the Family and Life Ministry. Perhaps you have been impassioned to care for the sick through the Hospital Ministry or the lonely and isolated through the Prison Ministry. You may feel drawn to education through the JPIC or CCD programs or you can even plan exciting scavenger hunts with the Youth for children of all ages. All these happening in one parish, our parish; all these unified in building the Church and spreading the good news! Truly there is a place for everyone to deepen, enliven, and bring to fruition his/her faith amongst our ministries. This special issue celebrates all the men, women, and children that have shared a part of themselves with the lost, the last, and the least for the year that has passed. Through the joyous spirits of fellowship and community, we welcome the New Year with much anticipation and delight. And for anyone that seeks to encounter Christ or serve even in the tiniest way possible, we urge you to discover the beauty of a life of service, fulfillment, and peace through any of our ministries. A joyful and blessed year ahead! Jonathan Cruz Family Life Ministry Marian Cenacle To prepare for the holy season, the first activity organised was a morning of Recollection with Fr. Luciano Felloni as spiritual guide. This Nov. 24th activity provided us league members the opportunity to appreciate the relevance of Jesus birth a long time ago to the stories of our lives today. On the 4th of Dec, a group of ladies formed the Packing Team to take charge of filling up 1,000 Christmas food bags. Milk, sardines, luncheon meat, a pack of bihon, sugar rice, comb/ scissors Kits and rosary bracelets were stuffed in bags. This year s all purpose bags were sponsored by Rita Optical. Needy families of Makati, the maintenance crew of the Parish, the Priests outreach projects, the medical clinic regular patients and the CWL scholars were the recipients of the bags. Distribution took place on Saturday, dec 5. The Parish quadrangle was filled with eager CWL ladies who efficiently Christmas at SSAP Catholic Women s League (CWL) distributed the bags to happy families. On a later date, the scholars were treated to a Potluck merienda and gift giving after the CWL ladies watched the students Christmas show. To wish each one a Merry Christmas in a festive mood, the CWL ladies celebrated with a party at the residence of J net. Fr. Reu officiated at Mass soon followed by exchange of greetings, games, carolers, exchange gifts and dinnertime. What capped the events list was the preparation of the altar, the Church and the beautiful Belen. From the silence of the Advent Recollection, to the setting up of the manger, our hearts were gazed at the remembrance of the birth of Our Lord Jesus Christ. J net B. Zulueta 6 7

5 Lectors & Commentators Christmas at SSAP Hospitality Ministry Christmas at SSAP Youth of San Antonio (YSA) Parish Staff Education Ministry Last Dec. 21, 2015 was indeed one awesome day for the There are the classic Christmas traditions - the noche buena SSAP and Convento staff. We had our Outreach Program with and simbang gabi, or the panunuluyan and the midnight mass. the Makati City Jail inmates in the morning and our Christmas Maybe you have a Christmas tree and you open presents, listen Party in the afternoon. to carollers or maybe even go carolling yourselves. Christmas is a time of tradition. Our outreach program started with a celebration of the Holy Mass by Fr. Reu Jose C. Galoy, our beloved parish priest. The Makati City Jail Choir rendered many heart warming song numbers that really touched us; after which the SSAP employees interacted with the inmates. Tears and laughters were shared with inmates as we listened to their stories. Simple breakfast and small tokens were given to them afterwards. In the afternoon, the Christmas Party celebration was led by the OFM Pastoral Team. The SSAP staff prepared a short program of song and dance numbers. The SSAP and Convento staff including the Collectoras, CWC, CWL, CCD and Thrift Shop were overjoyed with the fun games, gift giving and raffles prizes. Belen Salano The great majority of people will go on observing forms that cannot be explained; they will keep Christmas Day with Christmas gifts and Christmas benedictions; they will continue to do it; and some day suddenly wake up and discover why. - G.K. Chesterton There are many wonderful things that Christmas brings. And we are lucky in the Philippines that the sense of Christmas is so strong. But sometimes we wonder - Why Christmas? Why have the masses? There s that cliche phrase - The reason behind the season. And while we will have none of that discussion here, there is the chance to recognize that, usually we do not understand why we do the things that we do. That we have tradition, but maybe there s a lack of history - of an awareness of the beautiful truth that is at the foundation of all these wonderful things. There is so much to learn about Christmas and Catholicism. Saint Paul writes to the Romans, be transformed by the renewing of your minds, so that you may discern what is the will of God what is good and acceptable and perfect. He just as well may be speaking to us today also. There is a challenge to continue to know and understand what it is we believe in and why we do the things we do. Christmas and the New Year is as a time as any to make progress in that endeavor. If you are interested in updates on how you can learn more and participate in the Education Ministry of the parish, please Javier Gomez at javier.p.gomez@gmail.com Javier P. Gomez Health Care 8 9

6 Parish Bulletin January 10, 2016 Scholarship Ministry A DECEMBER EVENING TO REMEMBER The Santuario de San Antonio Parish JPIC SCHOlarship Program Christmas Party, Graduation Celebration and Homecoming get-together which has been a traditional event for JPIC batches 1996 to the present, was held on the 1st Saturday, December 5, 2015, at the Parish Center after the 4:30 p.m. Mass in the main church. Parishioners had the chance to see and hear our Scholars sing beautifully. Adding to the festive spirit. Our Parish Priest Rev Fr. Reu Jose C. Galoy OFM gave an inspirational message on the true meaning of Love, Sharing and remembering one s fellowmen. The evening was made more meaningful by the presence of some of our generous sponsors, namely, Mr. and Mrs. Rainerio Reyes, Mrs. Margarita C. Perez, and Mrs. Nellie Bengzon. The Social Services Ministries JPIC scholars were urged to remember that Christmas was not only about festivities but about the greatest gift of all, Jesus, our Savior, and to keep God at the center of their lives, to follow Jesus as their example, and to share the kindness and learnings gleaned from our Program with all they come in contact with throughout their lives, and especially in this coming Extraordinary Jubilee Year of Mercy. Thanks to all who helped organize and ensure the success of our party year after year --- Ms. Jackie, Ms. Fatima, and our household staff who wrapped countless gifts. Thank you to all who answered our appeal for Entrance and Games prizes. We thank our very generous sponsors for making the JPIC Scholarship Program a continuing success! It is because of you that these underprivileged but talented and determined young people have been given the precious opportunity to make a brighter, better future for themselves, their families and our country. JPIC SCHO Comm /Marietta C Cuyegkeng 1. MR. RENATO & MRS. CHARO APACIBLE 2. ANONYMOUS 3. MRS. NANCY UY AND FAMILY 4. MRS. PATRICIA ROXAS 5. MRS. DORIS SEE 6. MS. JOYCE BANGASAN 7. ATTY. VIC ALIMURUNG 8. MRS. MERT LOINAZ 9. MRS. LINDA URSUA 10. MRS. PAZ ANTING 11. MRS. AMELITA GUEVARA 12. ANONYMOUS 13. MRS. CRISSIE C. SANTAYANA 14. MRS. CARMELITA BANSON 15. MRS. ROWENA CARIÑO 16. MRS. TETCHIE VELASQUEZ 17. FR. SERGE SANTOS, OFM 18. ANONYMOUS 19. LANA & BIORN BERNADEN 20. GARCIA FAMILY 21. MS. LITA REVILLA 22. MRS. MARILOU TUASON GUINGONA 23. MR. ANIANO BAGABALDO & FAMILY The Social Services Ministries SSAP JPIC SCHOLARS CHRISTMAS PARTY 2015 LIST DONORS 24. MRS. XENIA JARQUE 25. MRS. MILA TANSECO 26. MRS. MARGARITA PEREZ 27. MRS. PENING ARCILLA 28. ANONOYMOUS 29. MRS. AGNES BUENAVENTURA 30. MRS. DELY FERNANDEZ 31. MRS. PEACHY MARAMBA 32. MRS. LAUREL AND FAMILY 33. MRS. MARGARITA PEREZ 34. MRS. MARGE TAMBUNTING 35. MRS. MARISA C. CHAN 36. SR. MARISA LICHAUCO 37. MRS. MARIE YU 38. MRS. CYNTHIA CHING 39. MRS. MENCHU LOPEZ 40. MS. ALI AND MS. ALLA RAVAL 41. MRS. CHRISTINE NGO 42. MRS. DORA CANTADA 43. MRS. CATHY CANTADA DIZON 44. MRS. MILLETTE OCAMPO 45. MRS. ALICE GUERRERO 46. MRS. HENRIETTA SANTOS 47. BERGAMO (MEL MEER ) 48. MRS. JEAN CHAVEZ 49. SINGLE YOUNG ADULTS (SYA) C/O MS. ALI RAVAL AND MS. MARA BOQUIREN 50. MRS. MARIETTA CUYEGKENG 51. MRS. BUDA SAMSON 52. MR. JOE KESSIER 53. MRS. MENCHU BAUTISTA 54. MRS. INDAY MALLARI 55. MRS. LIAA BAUTISTA 56. MRS. REGINE SAMSON 57. MRS. BARBARA GO 58. MRS. LETTY LAUREL 59. MS. MAITA SANTOS 60. MRS. SUSAN FILAMOR 61. MRS. ELLA GANA 62. MRS. BAMBINA BUENAVENTURA 63. MRS. MARIVIC CONCEPCION 64. MRS. JOVIE YUPANGCO 65. MS. MELY DIAZ 66. MRS. ROSIE O. VALENCIA 67. CARLOS, MARIZA & MIGUEL DEL ROSARIO 68. MRS. GIGI VILLARAMA - Certificates Parish Pasoral Council President Edmund Lim, PPC Secretary Suzette Gatmaitan and Worship Ministry Chair Girlie Sison also graced the occasion, along with Parish school representatives from Maligaya, Ms. Nenette, Ms. Jen and Ms. Monic, and Don Bosco Technical Institute- Makati representatives Bro. Elmer Rodriguez and Mr. Jerome Tuazon, DB-Makati in charge of Scholarship. A highlight of the evening was the handing out of Awards of Recognition given to JPIC Scholarship Program Graduate Achievers and Certificates to our graduates, printed by Gigi Villarama. The list of names, schools and awards are listed separately. Entertainment numbers provided by Maligaya/Manila Institute, Don Bosco and College Scholars, and the delicious buffet dinner were enjoyed by all. After souvenir photos of the numerous JPIC Alumni, our guests, and Committee members were taken, our scholars claimed their Entrance Raffle prizes and eagerly participated in the games ably conducted by JPIC scholar graduates, DSWD Social Worker Ninfa Gantuangco and Joyce Bangasan, who arranged and donated the festive decor. The games and games prizes were enjoyed by our scholars. It was very heartwarming to see everyone share so much Fun, Laughter and Love that evening. 10 A highlight of the Evening was the handing out of Awards of Recognition given to JPIC Scholarship Program Achievers CONDUCT AND PERFECT ATTENDANCE - DON BOSCO were given to LEJARDE FUENTES and CONDUCT AWARDEE RONEL DUCAY who are now in Dubai, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia for their On-the-Job Training and employment afterwards. Another CONDUCT AWARDEE was given to JED DELOS REYES ACADEMIC EXCELLENCE AWARDS were also given to MANILA INSTITUTE (SY ) graduate JULIE ANN PUYOC and PUNLAAN SCHOOL (SY ) TOP 1, BEST IN COOKING & OUTSTANDING STUDENT OF THE YEAR, NIKKI NACARIO ACADEMIC EXELLENCE IN CIVIL LAW was awarded to ALJEANE TORRES, graduate of BS Law in Far Eastern University Manila. JOSEBELLE DELGADO (SY ) BS Statistics Magna Cum Laude of Rizal Technological University. JOSEBELLE has the added distinction of being one of the TEN MOST OUTSTANDING STUDENTS OF THE RIZAL TECHNOLOGICAL UNIVERSITY as well. Recognition to our BOARD PASSERS FOR LICENSURE EXAM FOR TEACHERS was given to MARY ROSE BIAG and JEANY ARCADIO. SSAP JPIC SCHO. COMMITTEE MEMBERS & FR. REU Photo-ops of the JPIC Alumnus The handing out of Awards of Recognition given to JPIC Scholarship Program Achievers The handing out of Awards of Recognition given to JPIC Scholarship Program Achievers and Graduates 11

7 Parish Bulletin January 10, 2016 Jesus blessed the children and showed his disciples what it means to be humble and dependent on God. That truth is clearly on display on Christmas day at the paediatric ward of PGH. That sounds grotesque and maybe downright offensive - to say that the children in the hospital are blessed and loved by God. Some will scold you for making that kind of statement. What s the point of visiting these suffering children? We cannot help them all or save them all. You spend some time with them and then go and return to your own safety and comfort. But that s not true. Christmas is not like that. Jesus is not like that. On that first Christmas, when Jesus was born and became flesh, he entered into our pain and suffering. He did not take our hurt away, but he stepped in and held our hands. He stood by the dying girl. He raised up the widow s son. Suffering does not disappear but is transformed through Jesus and Christmas. And this is what our ministry brings. Not just relief but compassion. The hope that we can be with those who suffer just as Christ was with those who suffer. And this is not just during Christmas because Jesus is always coming - not just in December. Javier Gomez Hospital Ministry Truly I tell you, unless you change and become like children, you will never enter the kingdom of heaven. (Matt 18:3) The Social Services Ministries The Prison Ministry is a ministry that is hard to sell. It is easy to fall prey to human judgement and brush off any sort of aid or outreach to jail inmates. Be it in the light of fear in dealing with them or in the justification of why should I help people who have done wrong are among the quick feelings that come to mind whenever we speak of it. A lot of the inmates are living in very difficult situations. This is why Jesus calls us to participate in this ministry. For us to make them feel less neglected: to make them feel part of our church, to commune with them through the mass, to inculcate doctrine through the catechism classes and to add a little more value into their lives through our delivery of social events. Last Dec. 24, 2015, we were fortunate enough to donate and share a simple Noche Buena with the inmates by donating 25 lechons and 40 lechon manoks, as well as 1200 Coke bottles and other toiletries and necessities. A mass was said by Fr. Reu and a small group sharing. I am certain that the inmates saw the face of Jesus through the efforts of the SSAP Prison Ministry and hopefully we too can see the image of God thru them in more of the activities lined up in 2016 for them. RJ Limpo Prison Ministry When I was in prison did you visit me? (Matt 25) Order of Franciscan Seculars (OFS) & Friendship Home Ministry The Parishioners of Santuario de San Antonio include many wonderful ways in their observance of Christmas. Many attend different Ministries and Church Christmas parties to join them in their special gatherings, giving and receiving gifts that unify our faith family. Still others attend, hear the Gospel readings and homilies during the nine-day Misa de Gallo Masses with special chosen choirs by the Music Ministry singing - Joy to the World! The Lord is come awakening the real meaning of the holiday season the birth of Jesus... the Saviour of the world. Traditionally, our family offers a Christmas prayer with the greeting of Christ is born, let us glorify Him during the Christmas Mass hugging one another during the sign of Peace. Men of Sacred Heart (MSH) The Santuario De San Antonio Parish would like to invite all men from ages 18 to 75 years old to join the parish based MEN OF THE SACRED HEART organization. The main objective of the aformentioned group is to spread the devotion of the Sacred Heart of Jesus, perform Sacred Heart enthronements and outreach activities. Members usually meet every first Friday of the month. if interested, please register at the parish office. Jayme Blanco In a special way, the Secular Franciscans in addition celebrate Christmas with our community of Franciscan brothers and sisters: the Our Lady of the Angels Seminary (OLAS) and with the community of families in the St. Francis Friendship Home Livelihood & Spirituality Center. Every Christmas season, the Secular Franciscans in our simple ways reach out and be one with them... Allow us to share in pictures our 2015 Christmas celebrations.... Christina Teehankee Extraordinary Ministers for Holy Communion If you want to join us, please contact Ella Tan at or Cristina Cuyco at If you want to join us, please contact RJ Limpo at

8 Parish Bulletin January 10, 2016 Meldy Cojuangco Connie Gomez Marilou Arteficio Ma. Pilar Oledan Iggy Clavecilla Africa and Cecile Reynoso Maxima Amah Sy Aurora Gonzalez Tommy Dy Buncio Naning Bagabaldo Remedios Maceda Berris Cedric Castro Pilar del Gallego Nena Jalandoni Victoriano Chung Erlinda Miranda-Oledan Zwei Lopez Gadi Shallouh Bancil Swinnerton Francisco Tankiang Cynthia Arms Felicisimo Alcantara Rosario de Leon Tobias Gloria Syjuco Raffy Chan Edric Co Please Pray for the Sick Peter Soo Chito San Jose Nancy Imperial Johnny Lopez Lisa Alvendia Letty Ligon Norma J. Carlos Sony Lopez Gonzalez Shaina Budhrani Gia Gonzalez Orlando Bernardo Rolando Sotaso Cecilio Hidalgo Victorina Leus Iya Ocampo Bernadette Gozali Guillermo Profeta Dra. Ofelia Adapon Soledad T. Consing David Lu Leonardo Rodriguez Fr. Hugh Zurat OFM If you want a name added or deleted, contact Bernadette at the Parish office tel. nos LEASE / SALE FORBES DASMA URDA SAN LO BEL AIR MAGA CONNIE PERIQUET GATMAITAN CYNTHIA GATMAITAN MENCHACA TELS.: CELL (0917) /F SEDCCO BLDG., RADA ST., LEGASPI VILL., MAKATI CITY CALENDAR OF MINISTRIES FOR THE WEEK SUNDAY - JAN. 10 * 4:00PM - CORO Practice MONDAY - JAN. 11 Program at St. Francis Friendship Home * 3:00PM - OFS Formation TUESDAY - JAN. 12 Program at St. Francis Friendship Home * 9:00AM - CWL FREE Breakfast and Clinic * 9:00AM - JPIC Hospital Ministry PGH Visitation * 2:00PM - Health Care Ministry Dancercise Open to All Parishioners * 4:00PM - Marian Cenacle Group Prayer Meeting WEDNESDAY - JAN. 13 Program at St.Francis Friendship Home * 4:00PM - CCD Religion Class THURSDAY - JAN. 14 Program at St.Francis Friendship Home * 9:00AM - Health Care Ministry Visitation at Rizal Medical Center, Pasig City * 7:00PM - SYA Prayer Meeting FRIDAY - JAN. 15 Program at St.Francis Friendship Home * 2:00AM - Health Care Ministry Dancercise: Open to All Parishioners * 7:00PM - Household Help Charismatic Prayer Meeting * 9:00PM - Tig-Awit Choir Practice SATURDAY - JAN.16 * 4:00PM - VOSA Choir * 4:00PM - LUKE 18 Prayer Meeting 14 15

9 PARISH ANNOUNCEMENTS 65 th Antioch Weekend The Youth of San Antonio s Antioch Community will be having their 65th Weekend Retreat this coming January 29-31, The 65th Antioch Weekend is 3-days of community and reflection. It s a time for discovery, to learn more about yourself and God. A retreat for and by the Catholic Youth, that is open to all walks of life from ages Registration forms are available at the Parish Center or apply through the online form on the Facebook public page Antioch of Santuario de San Antonio. For more information, contact Mikee Atayde or Tara Singson. We will be accepting applicants until January 24, 2016.