March 8, 2015 3rd Sunday of Lent www.ssaparish.com 2015 Year of the Poor - Mercy and Compassion Forbes Park, Makati Pope Francis’ Lenten Message 2015 Conclusion As a way of overcoming indifference and our pretensions to self-sufficiency, I would invite everyone to live this Lent as an opportunity for engaging in what Benedict XVI called a formation of the heart (cf. Deus Caritas Est, 31). A merciful heart does not mean a weak heart. Anyone 3. “Make your hearts firm!” (James 5:8) – Individual who wishes to be merciful must have a strong and Christians steadfast heart, closed to the tempter but open to God. A heart which lets itself be pierced by the Spirit so as to As individuals too, we are tempted by indifference. bring love along the roads that lead to our brothers and Flooded with news sisters. And, ultimately, reports and troubling a poor heart, one images of human which realizes its own suffering, we often poverty and gives feel our complete itself freely for others. inability to help. What can we do to avoid During this Lent, being caught up in this then, brothers and spiral of distress and sisters, let us all ask powerlessness? the Lord: “Fac cor nostrum secundum First, we can pray in cor tuum:” Make our communion with the hearts like yours Church on earth and (Litany of the Sacred in heaven. Let us not Heart of Jesus). In this underestimate the way we will receive power of so many a heart which is firm voices united in prayer! and merciful, attentive The 24 Hours for the and generous, a heart Lord initiative, which I hope will be observed on 13-14 which is not closed, indifferent or prey to the globalization March throughout the Church, also at the diocesan level, of indifference. is meant to be a sign of this need for prayer. Second, we can help by acts of charity, reaching out to both those It is my prayerful hope that this Lent will prove spiritually near and far through the Church’s many charitable fruitful for each believer and every ecclesial community. organizations. Lent is a favorable time for showing this I ask all of you to pray for me. May the Lord bless you concern for others by small yet concrete signs of our and Our Lady keep you. belonging to the one human family. (Previously: 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!) From the Vatican, 4 October 2014 Third, the suffering of others is a call to conversion, since Feast of Saint Francis of Assisi their need reminds me of the uncertainty of my own life and my dependence on God and my brothers and FRANCIS sisters. If we humbly implore God’s grace and accept our own limitations, we will trust in the infinite possibilities which God’s love holds out to us. We will also be able SSAP VISITA IGLESIA to resist the diabolical temptation of thinking that by our ON MARCH 21, 2015. own efforts we can save the world and ourselves. REGISTER AT THE PARISH OFFICE. Parish Bulletin SUNDAY GOSPEL REFLECTION 3rd Sunday of Lent By Fr. Serge Santos, OFM GO FOR IT! In a mysterious language, Jesus Christ revealed to them that he would be put to death but would rise again. Some of the leaders seemingly remembered this saying after he was put to death at Calvary; they requested Pontius Pilate to post a guard by his tomb lest his disciples might remove his body and pretend he had risen. This event of Jesus Christ’s RESURRECTION did not make the majority believe he is the Son of God. They had closed their minds and thought he was supernaturally gifted and believed he was just a miracle worker. Whatever their reasons for not believing in Jesus Christ as the Son of God could be the same for the millions of this present day and age who refuse to believe and live the Christian faith. Like those leaders in the year 28, they are engrossed in worldly affairs, ambitions, and desire for wealth, fame, and power that they neglect their own spiritual life. They literally sold their souls to the devil. Our Lord Jesus Christ in his public ministry had spent time preaching in Galilee and its neighborhood, as well as Jerusalem. He gave the “leaders of the people” in Jerusalem lots of chances of hearing his message and mission. He performed miracles in The priests and the Pharisees were and near the city. hoping for a Messiah who could build His miracles: The man crippled for 38 a world empire, including limitless They years (Jn 5); the man born blind (Jn wealth, fame and power. 19); the raising of his friend Lazarus wanted more than political freedom from Rome. Worldly ambitions and from the tomb for 4 days (Jn 9). allurements are the priority in life, The Gospel writer St. John thus forgetting the spiritual realm of emphasized that the leaders (priests life. and Pharisees) in Jerusalem were given the opportunities to know who In our present day and age, there are Jesus Christ is and to believe in him. many little or big events in life, things, However, they did not listen to him nature, and people that should tell us and therefore lost due to their fault. of the power and grandeur of God, as well as the LOVE of God shown In the Gospel scenario, it is clear that in his MERCY and COMPASSION. he is extraordinarily unique; he is There are many beautiful temples very intimate with God and the Son and churches in the whole world that of God. This was the first time that could remind one of spiritual life. Jesus Christ got angry with those in the temple area selling oxen, sheep, In the Roman Catholic Church, the and doves as well as with the money agnostics and the scientists of this changers. He “spilled the coins of digital age would one day realize the moneychangers” and overturned that Jesus Christ was sent by God their tables. To those who sold doves the Father out of LOVE to save he shouted, “Take these out of here humanity from sin and death. The and stop making my Father’s house saving events of the INCARNATION of Christ, PASSION, DEATH on a market place.” 2 Calvary, RESURRECTION and ASCENSION into heaven are the fulfillment of our SALVATION. Jesus Christ did not leave us orphans because he made us the in-dwelling of the Holy Spirit and thereby we have GOD WITH US eternally. As Roman Catholic Christians we admit that Jesus Christ is the center of our life and the CONTROLLER of the world and the universe. We are greatly blessed with our spiritual heritage from the Old Testament to the New Testament down to the present digital generation. If we could only be always thankful and grateful to God by living our lives according to his will, with expectant HOPE for his grace of MERCY and COMPASSION, so that on the Last Day (Final Judgement), we would be allowed to enjoy the dwelling place reserved for each of God’s children who are FAITHFUL to him. This is the CHALLENGE for everyone. “Do not be afraid” and GO FOR IT! CORRECTION In last week’s issue, under CALENDAR OF SAINTS FOR THE WEEK the date February 23 should have been March 7 instead. Our apologies. Parish Bulletin staff Editorial Team & General Information Marilou Consing – Editor in Chief Jeannie Bitanga – Assistant Editor/Website Administrator Jojo Avila Montenegro – Art & Design Colorplus Production Group Corp. – Production Submit articles, pictures, announcements, notices to: ssappb@yahoo.com Deadline for submission is every Tuesday of the week. The Parish Bulletin reserves the right to edit articles for clarity and space. Santuario de San Antonio Pastoral Team Fr. Reu Jose C. Galoy, OFM – Parish Priest Fr. Baltazar Obico, OFM – Guardian Fr. Efren Jimenez, OFM Fr. Jesus Galindo, OFM – Makati Medical Center Chaplain Fr. Serge Santos, OFM. Santuario de San Antonio Parish Center Office Tel. nos. 8438830-31 Email: ssap_info@yahoo.com Website: www.ssaparish.com Website email: webi@ssaparish.com Foundation website: www.santuariodesanantonio.org Parish Pastoral Council Jayme Blanco – President Edmund Lim – Vice President Cristina Teehankee – Secretary To submit articles/pictures to the Parish Bulletin/Website Please submit photos with your articles, if at all possible. Submit them by email (not in paper form) with photos in .jpg format and a minimum photo file size of at least 80 KB (800 x 530 pixels). Articles submitted should be a minimum of 150 words and not more than 300 words. Email to: ssappb@yahoo.com March 8, 2015 RANDOM THOUGHTS Voices from yesterday and today… By: Peachy Maramba ST. MATILDA: Patroness of Queens 895 – 968 March 14 As a queen she was revered by the court for her many good works which her husband concurred in and supported. However all was not so well on the home front. Since Matilda had always favored her second son Henry because he so closely resembled his father, she tried to block the election (which was elective) of Otto, her oldest son and in line to succeed his father. She failed. Otto became King of Germany in 937. When this happened three years later Henry (known as the Quarrelsome) tried to take the throne by force. It was only through the intervention and intense efforts to make peace of Matilda that her two warring sons reconciled and Henry Matilda also known as Mechtildis was given the dukedom of Bavaria. and Maud was the daughter of Saxon Count Dietrich (Theodorick) of But Matilda’s fault in favoring Westphalia and Reinhild of Denmark. Henry cost her dearly. While Matilda She grew up to be very pious having had renounced all the worldly pomp grown up even from an early age in and splendor accorded to royalty a Benedictine convent at Herford in immediately after her husband died she Central Germany. It was in this holy redoubled her prayers, mortifications, place that Matilda learned her rare almsgiving and numerous charities talent of needlework and developed building numerous hospitals and the virtues of prayer, love of labor and founding several Benedictine abbeys. spiritual reading. It was only when her parents gave her in marriage that she Exasperated by her extravagant charities the reconciled brothers finally left the monastery. turned on their mother and accused Her husband-to-be was called her of bankrupting away the wealth of Henry the Fowler because of his the kingdom on the worthless poor. extraordinary love of hunting with hawks. And this was exactly what So they not only deprived her of all he was doing when he first espied her property but banished her from Matilda. Immediately smitten with the the court. Matilda suffered a long and young noblewoman this son of Duke cruel persecution at the hands of her Otto of Saxony, Germany had his two sons. marriage annulled so he could marry Matilda who was then only 14 years When misfortune overtook them in turn Otto’s wife Edith made him see old. This he did in 909. the light and brought him to his senses. She became queen when her Begging her forgiveness in public the husband first became Duke in 916 on two sons became reconciled with their the death of his father and then three mother and she returned to the royal years later became king of Germany court. after being chosen to succeed King When in 962 Otto had to go to Rome Conrad. where he was crowned Emperor of Their 23-year marriage was a Rome he asked her to look after the happy one in spite of its questionable affairs of state for him. beginning. She was a good wife wielding a good influence on her When she died in 968 Matilda husband. It is no wonder that he left continuing her charity to the very end her in charge of his vast estates and gave away everything leaving this world with nothing. She died on March their five children. The ABC’s of Catholic Doctrine by Lianne Tiu What does a priest see during confession? (Let’s hear from the other side.) If we think that hearing our sins in confession must be depressing for the priests, Fr, Mike Schmitz, who speaks in behalf of many priests, tells us that this is not so. In fact, it is the exact opposite. There is no greater place to be than with someone who is coming back to God. What depresses them is to watch someone leaving God. The confessional is a place where people let God’s love win. It is the most joyful, humbling, and inspiring place in the world. What does a priest see during confession? First, he sees the mercy of God in action. He gets to come face to face with the overwhelming power of God’s love. He gets to see God’s love up-close and turn to page 4 14 at the monastery of Quedlinburg and was buried there with Henry who died in 955. She left behind her other children: eldest son Otto who became Otto the Great, Emperor of Germany, another son who became a saint – St. Bruno, Archbishop of Cologne; a daughter Gerberga who married Louis IV of France and Hedwig who became the mother of Hugh Capet who founded the Capetian dynasty. Her great grandson, Emperor Henry II and his wife, Cunegunda also became saints. SOURCES of REFERENCE: Butler’s Lives of the Saint – Vol. I pp. 592 – 594; The Book of Saints - p. 72; Pocket Dictionary of Saints – p. 346; and others. 3 Parish Bulletin LUKE 18 OF SAN ANTONIO ABC’s...from page 3 it reminds him of how good God is. The Luke 18 community needs the help of generous parishoners for their meals and sleep houses during the Weekend. If you would like to open your home to 6- 8 Lukers to sleep in during their Weekend, you may contact the following Adult Leaders for more details: Crissy Castillo- 0917 726 6100 Yen Chan- 0917 629 5464 Second, he sees us, penitents, as saints in the making. It doesn’t matter if it is our third confession that week; if we are seeking the Sacrament of Penance, it means that we are trying and we have not given up on Jesus. “What I learned from my Luke Weekend was that you are always never alone, no matter where you are in the world. Luke 18 taught me that you will always have a faith family that loves and supports you even when you’re going through problems in life. I also learned that God is present “and Jesus said to them: Let the children and that we can ask him anything”. come to me and do not prevent them Natasha/ 14 years old/ 62nd Weekend because the kingdom of God belongs to such as these. Amen, I say to you, “When my sister had told me that it was whoever does not accept the kingdom of a church group, I never thought I would learn so much. I learned that you can heaven like a child shall not enter it.” be with your family but you can also We will have our 64th Weekend on not really “be” with your family. I also March 27-29, 2015. The Weekend is an learned that we should be thankful for introduction and discovery into the faith our blessings because some people family- the Church. It will be given by don’t have the things we have like a members of the community under the loving family or supportive friends and guidance of Adult Leaders and Bridge we should appreciate them, and the most Builders. The Weekend is open to children, memorable thing I learned when I joined ages 11- 15 years old. Application forms was that we are all ONE big FAMILY”. are available with Ms. Bernadette at the Lizzie/ 13 years old/ 63rd Weekend parish office. Third, he sees his own soul when he hears Confession. He is humbled when we approach Jesus’ mercy through him. He is not over-awed by our sins; rather Luke 18 is a parish based community he is struck that we are able to recognize for children. Its name comes from the our sins, when he is blinded to his own. passage of Luke 18: 16- 17 which reads, Lastly, he sees our sins as a burden that he will take up with Jesus and offer them to the Father, while offering us God’s mercy. He gives us small penance while he embraces a severe penance for our sins. He sacrifices his life with Christ. Does the priest remember our sins from confession? No! He rarely, if ever, remembers sins from the confessional. That might seem impossible, but the truth is, sins are not impressive, rather they are like garbage. Confession can be a scary place for a priest because of the way in which Jesus trusts him to be a living sign of His mercy. Venerable Archbishop Fulton Sheen once said that when a priest extends his hands over our heads in absolution, the very Blood of Christ is dripping from his fingers onto our heads, washing us clean. YSA...from page 8 Everyone sang and danced to amazing performances by a mix of some local artists (Kysha’s Crew, The Cohens, Bea Lorenzo and Edgar Tordesillas), as well as by our very own Lukers and Antiochers (Kevin Kramer, Jamie Garcia, Emilio Tordesillas, and Michael Rosenthal). After this evening of generosity, may we all be like God’s stars in the sky— His instruments of love and light to the world. Photos by Mykie Concepcion and Aljohn Robles Although it was like being in a room full of stars, the YSA voted for a few individuals who outshined the rest in the festivities. In case you missed it, here are the night’s brightest: Prom King: Kevin Kramer So what is Confession like for a Prom Queen: Mykie Concpecion priest? The answer is: It’s awesome. Best Dressed Male: Church Campos Best Dressed Female: Mikee Atayde (Source: My Side of the Confessional: What Is It Like Best Promposal: Santi Ongsiako and for a Priest? By Fr. Mike Schmitz) Issa Barte Cutest Couple: Arianna Norton and Radito Banzon Every Confession is a victory for Jesus. And the priest gets to be there. He gets to sit and watch Jesus win His children back. This event was made possible by the Antioch community (headed by Aljohn Robles, Bea Limpo, and Camila Carunungan) and the Luke 18 community (Bianca Macasaet and Diego Ramirez). 4 See more pictures at our website www.ssaparish.com March 8, 2015 29TH SINGLE YOUNG ADULTS (SYA) WEEKEND - “My SYA Faith Journey” Marie Eugenie of Jesus Foundress of the Religious of the Assumption By Sandi Suplido Feast Day: March 10 I come from what society would my new batchmates. They were friendly describe as a close-knit, traditional and conservative Filipino-Chinese family. As practicing Catholics, my family regularly attended Mass, simbang-gabi and performed other Catholic obligations. I was also an altar server in our parish and I often prayed novenas. Yet, while most of my batchmates, relatives and friends had earned respected titles within their companies, I felt lost despite having my own Masters degree, an accreditation as a Certified Professional Marketer, a radio show host, writer and voice artist. I have already accomplished a lot and yet I still felt unfulfilled. I was at a point in my life where I was at a crossroads, juggling different things and trying to find my role in life. I was having a quarter-life crisis where I felt that things were not going the way I expected them to - financially, with my career and relationships. It was all piling up. and kind. All throughout the weekend, after listening to the talks and interacting with my batchmates, it gave me this one of a kind feeling which was really so hard to understand. I finally understood what my journey was all about. Everyone had his or her journey in life, a cross to carry. Everyone accepted each other, no judgments, no prejudice. After the retreat, I realized that I was able to find my Faith Family, my prayer warriors. They accepted me wholeheartedly and I know that they will always be there during my moments of happiness and grief. The biggest calling in my faith journey was when I was given a chance to serve my faith community as a team member and facilitator for the 26th SYA Weekend. Just like how the team inspired me and changed my perspectives when I joined, I am happy that I was able to meet thirty strangers and somehow become a part of Things all changed when one day some their lives and inspire them by sharing my friends invited me to join a retreat for single own faith journey. and young professionals in San Antonio. My first reaction was that the participants The 29th Single Young Adults Weekend will were probably all from rich and powerful be from March 13-15, 2015 (Friday evening Sunday) at the 2nd floor of the Santuario families, how they would accept me? to de San Antonio Parish Center. Registration I was the type of person who was often Fee is P1,500. Informational brochures and found in the corner of the room afraid of sign-up sheets are available at the Parish conversing with everyone. How would Office. You may also contact Jonathan at I fit in? But I decided to take the chance 09178367374 or jona.dcruz@gmail.com or and join anyway. Having just come from Helene at 09178038808 or heleneuy@gmail. work, I was warmly welcomed by the com for more information. alumni of the community and also met CALENDAR OF SAINTS FOR THE WEEK March 8 John of God, religious St. John of God was born in Portugal in 1495. After a hazardous period in the military service, he chose the better way of life and devoted himself entirely to the care of the sick. Founding a hospital in Granada, Spain, he selected assistants who later formed the Order of Hospitallers of St. John of God. He was most distinguished for his charity to the needy and the sick. St. John died in Granada in 1550. March 9 Frances of Rome, religious St. Frances was born at Rome in 1384. While still young she married and had three sons. Though living at a calamitous time, she gave her goods to the poor and looked after the needs of the sick. She was remarkable in this active work for the destitute and also in cultivating the virtues of humility and patience. In 1425 she founded the Congregation of Oblates under the rule of St. Benedict. St. Frances died in 1440. Reference: Christian Prayer: The Liturgy of the Hours. Published and distributed by Paulines Publishing House, Daughters of St. Paul, 2650 F.B. Harrison St., 1300 Pasay City, Phil. 13th printing 2010. ISBN 971590-357-6. GERMANY, AUSTRIA, POLAND, CZECH REPUBLIC, SLOVENIA, HUNGARY, SWITZERLAND Munich, Prague (Sto Nino), Czestochowa (Black Madonna) Wieliczka, Krakow (Divine Mercy), Wadowice, Budapest, Bled, Vienna, Postjona, Ljubjana, Vienna, Salzburg (Sound of Music), Lucerne, Alps, Zurich Optional extension: RUSSIA or ROME Anne Eugenie was born in Metz in northern France in 1817. Her family was privileged, wealthy, politically involved, and irreligious. When she was thirteen a reversal in family fortunes saw her father’s bankruptcy, the separation of her parents and her departure to Paris with her mother. Two years later her mother died of cholera and at the age of fifteen Anne Eugenie was alone. She was boarded out with different families and although outwardly she was happy enough, inwardly she was miserable. Then God intervened. It was the custom to attend special sermons during Lent and she chose to go to the cathedral of Notre Dame. She realised that she must give her life to God. As she said later, my vocation dates from Notre Dame. Marie Eugenie led the Assumption for fifty-five years from its foundation in 1839. She inspired others to strive for the building of the Kingdom of God through education. Her life is marked by her three great loves – for Jesus Christ, for Mary the Mother of Jesus and our mother and for the Church. What she said of the Assumption Congregation, we can say of her: in her all comes from Jesus Christ, all belongs to Jesus Christ, all must be for Jesus Christ. She died, surrounded by her sisters, on the 10th March 1898. St Marie Eugenie was canonized by Pope Benedict XVI on 7th June 2007. From assumptionreligious.org Departure: MAY 11, 2015 Fr. Robert B. Manansala, OFM Pilgrimage Chaplain Pls call: Lina 0917-316-9988 Travel Agent: Adam’s Express Travel 5 Parish Bulletin 07-Mar-15 Erwin A. Esporlas & Maricris J. Bendado, Sto. Niño de Cebu Parish, Biñan, Laguna 07-Mar-15 David Benjamin Chan Sy & Maria Sabrina Raymundo Soriano 08-Mar-15 Benson Ryan C. Cruz & Faye Carlie M. Tuazon 12-Mar-15 John Edward Duarte & Jenny Fe Salvatus Sangco 15-Mar-15 Jonathan Infante Duran & Lorelei Laud Vicente WEDDING BANNS 21-Mar-15 Frederick Gan Liong & Jill Julie V. Genio 11-Apr-15 Eduardo Ramon R. Santos, Jr. & Maria Socorro L. Montealegre 25-Mar-15 Jerico Rivera Bueno & Clarice Joie Espino Castillo Bueno 11-Apr-15 Adrian Carlo Mipalar Medina & Mirvi Fernandez Co 26-Mar-15 Robert Christian Flaviano Reyes & Maria Cielo Ruiz Dizon 18-Apr-15 Arniel Vincent Baco Ong & Nikki Peralta Fernandez 27-Mar-15 Roberto Alfonso Del Rosario & Mallory Suzanne Caton 19-Apr-15 Bon Kimber Tee Syiaco & Kimberly Ann Lao Chupeco 28-Mar-15 Isaiah Thomas Maceda Ortega & Korinne Mei Campos Lirio 24-Apr-15 Julius Cezar T. Lerit & Irene Marie P. Qua 18-Mar-15 Arvin William C. Alcasid & Princess A. Alcasid 28-Mar-15 Ritcher Stanley T. Chua & Jennelyn Charme M. Ang 19-Mar-15 Arthur James Pecson & Angela Isabel Gamboa 08-Apr-15 Anthony Rouben D. Valenzuela & Mary Ann T. Melad 20-Mar-15 Artur Emile T. Dela Cerna & Karenina Lorena D. Cipriano 10-Apr-15 Chris Joseph Cui & Mary Ronette G. Ledesma 24-Apr-15 Vince J. Utzurrum & Althea Buen Marie C. Labit 24-Apr-15 Floiland Kim A. Ramirez & Mary Ann Sabrina P. Montero Please Pray for the Sick Meldy Cojuangco Connie Gomez Marilou Arteficio Ma. Pilar Oledan Iggy Clavecilla Cecille Reynoso Maxima ‘Amah’ Sy Aurora Gonzalez Tommy Dy Buncio Naning Bagabaldo Remedios Maceda Berris Cedric Castro Anselmo Trinidad Jr. Pilar del Gallego Nena Jalandoni Victoriano Chung Erlinda Miranda-Oledan Zwei Lopez Gadi Shallouh Bancil Swinnerton Tony Boy Floirendo Jr. Francisco Tankiang Cynthia Arms Felicisimo Alcantara Rosario de Leon Tobias Gloria Syjuco Raffy Chan Edric Co Peter Soo Chito San Jose Ron Jacobs Nancy Imperial Johnny Lopez Lisa Alvendia Letty Ligon Norma J. Carlos Sony Lopez Gonzalez Shaina Budhrani Gia Gonzalez Daniel Lao Orlando Bernardo Rolando Sotaso Cecilio Hidalgo David Lu Agapito Leus Victoria Leus If you want a name added or deleted, contact Bernadette at the Parish office tel. nos. 8438830-32. 25-Apr-15 Juan Paolo Neri Yrastorza & Pierre Pauline Rivera Mirabueno, Nat’l Shrine of the Sacred Heart, San Antonio Village, Makati City 27-Apr-15 Mathew Ryan Cruz Revilla & Maria Kristina Lumauig Marquez 01-May-15 Andres Vicente L. Castillo III & Ma. Filomena Catherine Anne B. Alegre 01-May-15 Jaime Julian Vetus Gonzalez & Maria Wincess Joy Repol Lee 04-May-15 Erwin Lyndon C. Castillo & Razzel Anne Q. Mercado 05-May-15 Ali Sta Ana Capati & Gloria Angela II Tubal Deloso 08-May-15 John Neil D. Canivel & Sherizza Ann D. Brondo 12-May-15 Rodney Marc Ramos & Sarah Moral 01-May-15 Joverienne Singian Chavez & Kathleen Quejado Oloroso 27-May-15 Armando Antonio A. Racelis III & Czarina Paola L. Recto 28-May-15 Rolando Martin Del Rosario Abello & Maria Krishna Reyes Pabalan 31-May-15 Jacy Ryan Tan Chua & Vanessa Bianca Tan Ang 15-Jul-15 Richard Mejorada Sandoval, Jr. & Corinna Serrano Guerrero, St. John Bosco, Arnaiz Ave. cor Amorsolo, Makati City 18-Jul-15 Carlo Habana Coronel & Anabelle Nuada Cruz 09-May-15 Eric Casilan Bonghanoy & Joanna Grace Pangilinan Manuel 16-Mar-15 Jayjay De Ocampo Dely Fernandez Natalia Villanueva 17-Mar-15 Teresa Rush Olivia P. Claparols Peggy Cham Jim Araneta Cesar Pasaylon BIRTHDAYS 18-Mar-15 Nena Marti Elizalde Rina Ledesma Rizza Marie Rodrigo Cecile Cedo 19-Mar-15 Tonio Garcia Trish Villanueva Leticia del Rosario Jose Hizon Macky Katigbak 20-Mar-15 Nel Belgado Paul Rey Tiangco Gabbie L. Ocampo Andrea Huang Monique Romano Ednalyn Anesco 21-Mar-15 Popit Puyat Tengay Santos Niño Mendoza Marvie Yulo Elbert Gatmaitan 22-Mar-15 Edmar Tankiang Gino Dizon Emilio Anting Jr. Consuelo Montelibano For corrections and additions to this list, contact Susan at the parish office. Wedding Anniversary 19-Mar-15 Joe & Carmina Mantecon NOTICE WE NEED ANGELS! Boys and girls ages 6-12 years old are invited to join as Angels for the traditional Easter Salubong rites on Easter Sunday, April 5. Please register at the parish office. 6 March 8, 2015 LEASE / SALE FORBES • DASMA • URDA • SAN LO • BEL AIR • MAGA CONNIE PERIQUET GATMAITAN CYNTHIA GATMAITAN MENCHACA TELS.: 8130875 – 8672227 CELL (0917)8109379 3/F SEDCCO BLDG., RADA ST., LEGASPI VILL., MAKATI CITY 7 La Luna y Sol: YSA Charity Ball a huge success By Sandi Suplido Last February 21, the Youth of San Antonio (YSA) celebrated a night of love and generosity in their annual charity ball, with the theme “La Luna y Sol.” Just imagine, stepping into a hall decorated with little white lights, filled with a hundred beautiful ladies and handsome gentlemen who came in their classiest outfits to have fun and raise funds as a community! YSA raised thirty thousand pesos through the success of the Charity Ball. As part of their efforts to grow closer as a community and to spread God’s love, they worked on this fundraiser to provide financial support to the JPIC Scholarship Program. During the Charity Ball, former scholar Ferdinand Basa shared his journey while in the program and how he found hope for his and his family’s future. Indeed, it was an evening of light and wonder. The parish hall was beautifully decorated to look like a starry night, thanks to the crafty skills of Pat Zulueta, Tara Singson, and Mykie Concepcion turn to page 4 Charity Ball Heads - Bea Limpo, Aljohn Robles, Camilla Carunungan Bea Lorenzo performing at the ball Check out more pictures at our website www.ssaparish.com
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