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[email protected] November 1-30, 2017 MSPC XVI: ”Ang parokya: kahiusahan sa mga katilingban” By Dr. Benie A. Sy trying her best to become a new way of being Church The Mindanao-Sulu by strengthening her faith Pastoral Conference (MSPC) communities that include the was held in Davao City where Basic Ecclesial Communities it started in 1971. The theme (BEC) and other religious this year was “Building communities or organizations Communities: Worshipping, in the parishes and chapels. It Teaching and Serving” has also tried to continue to where pastoral dialogue, lay build the social apostolate that leadership and the Muslim was expanded to include the IP situation, and similar current (Indigenous People) and IRD issues were discussed together (Inter-Religious Dialogue). with the newly concluded war Attendance were from in Marawi. 21 archdioceses/dioceses His Eminence Orlando with 5 sub- regions namely Cardinal Quevedo, OMI, Archdiocese of Davao, Archbishop of Cotabato Diocese of Digos, Mati and presented the situation in Tagum (DADITAMA); Diocese Mindanao and challenged the of Kidapawan, Marbel and 249 delegates from the clergy Archdiocese of Cotabato and faith communities to “have (KIDMACO); Archdiocese of a thorough understanding of Cagayan de Oro, Diocese of the Muslim struggle and the Butuan, Surigao, Tandag and conflict between Christians Malaybalay (CABUSTAM) Abp. Ledesma and Cagayan de Oro delegation and Muslims.” The delegates Diocese of Dipolog, Iligan, from Mindanao include Romulo G. Valles, DD as being a living witness.” popular devotions and the Pagadian, and Prelature a cardinal, archbishops, presider. He strongly said that This was continued Holy Eucharist; and the of St. Mary’s of Marawi bishops, social and pastoral from the personal witnesses the following day by Bishop dialogue of IP and IRD. (DOPIM); Archdiocese of directors, seminary rectors, of the catechists and leaders Guillermo D. Afable, keynote “The present efforts at Zamboanga, Diocese of Ipil, representative from the of BECs in renewing the speaker, and the four points Church renewal should center Prelature of Isabela, and academe, women religious Church, there are four things to consider in responding to on the parish. Without parish Apostolic Viacariate of Jolo groups, youth apostolate, that are constant and must be the parish as communion of renewal, the family and Basic (ZAMBASULI). migrants, laity from the family always remembered: “First, communities. This was the Ecclesial Communities will For 46 years MSPC and life apostolate, BEC or we are Church…; second, same concern reiterated by not find strong supportive convened once every three GKK, council of the laity, and we go back to the Eucharist Pope Francis as “tawag sa ambience, and will continue to years and the opening mass inter-religious dialogue. – a community fed by the kabag-ohan”: the Church’s feel isolated.” (PCP II, #604). this year was celebrated at the As generally observed, banquet of Christ; the third constant renewal (ecclesia Furthermore, bishop historic San Pedro Cathedral the Church of Mindanao is is the power of the Word of semper reformanda); the Valles said that the theme with Davao Archbishop God; and lastly, the power of spirituality of communion; Continue to p. 7 CFLA Celebrates 44th Annual Grand Reunion Lolit T. Bacarrisas Snows Parish, El Salvador City. Celebration is: The Parish has been declared as the “Year renewed Christian society, life The Christian Family It was attended by more than “Communion of Families – of the Parish,” the fifth year of and a culture. and Life Apostolate (CFLA) a thousand of CFLA workers A Well Spring of Mercy and the 9-Year Plan announced by The highlight of the 44th celebrated their 44th Annual in the entire Archdiocese of Renewal.” in preparation for the Catholic Bishop Conference CFLA Annual Grand Reunion Grand Reunion on September Cagayan de Oro. the 500th Year of Christianity of the Philippines (CBCP) on July was a Holy Mass with nine 30, 2017 at the Our Lady of The theme of the Grand in the Philippines, this year 13, 2012. priests concelebrating with This is a year when we Most Reverend Antonio J. discern deeply not only the Ledesma, SJ, DD, Archbishop structures of governance in the of Cagayan de Oro. There was a respective parishes but also the procession and enthronement quality of faith, the fellowship, of the Patron Saints of every the sense of belonging and the parish of Vicariate 2 before communion of the parishioners the Mass. Msgr. Rey Monsanto through active participation. gave a very interesting The priority for this year is talk about the topic “Mitis forming and revitalizing the Iudex Dominus Iesus”. This Basic Ecclesial Communities document is an Apostolic (BECs) in every parish as agents Letter of Pope Francis about of communion, participation the Code of Canon Law and mission, together with pertaining to cases regarding other Faith Communities, Lay the nullity of marriage and its Organizations, Movements and reforms. These reforms are Associations. the result of an expert group The theme is also in line with appointed to study the current the PCP II vision of the Church as state of law and practice in the community of disciples that live Church as far as marriage law in communion and participates is concerned. in the priestly, prophetic and The said Apostolic Letter kingly mission of the Church as embodied reforms guided the church of the poor. For PCP by seven specific criteria: II, this vision of the church finds 1) That there be only one expression in the Basic Ecclesial sentence in favor of executive Communities. As we continue nullity; 2) A single judge this 9-Year Journey, we are raising under the responsibility of a banner of hope and renewal of the bishop; 3) The bishop is the Church with the motto, “Live judge; 4) Increased brevity Participants of CFLA grand reunion Christ, Share Christ” for a truly Continue to p.6 2 LAMDAG November 1-30, 2017 Archbishop’s Page BECOMING COMMUNION: JOURNEYING TOWARDS A VISION OF CHURCH IN MINDANAO To the People of God in Mindanao: apostolate is also active in terms of programs and inculturated liturgy. • Some parishes offer scholarships and livelihood programs for IP We, 249 delegates -- bishops, priests, religious and laity -- to the 16th communities. Mindanao-Sulu Pastoral Conference (MSPC XVI), have come together in • IRD and IP exposure should be included in the seminary formation of Davao City on October 16-20, 2017, to discuss the theme, “The Parish as future priests. Communion of Communities.” • Parishes should observe special commemorations like the Indigenous People Sunday and the Mindanao Week of Peace, and more. This theme focuses on Basic Ecclesial Communities (BECs) and other • Parishes should include IRD and the IP apostolate in their pastoral lay faith communities in the parish. Starting with MSPC I in 1971, the local plan. churches in Mindanao have striven to introduce BECs as a new way of • MSPC XVI gratefully acknowledges the zealous ministry of religious being Church (see Acts 2:42-47; Acts 4:32-35). Heeding the call of the priests, sisters and brothers among Muslims and IP communities. Second Vatican Council (1962-65) for a more participatory church and a new style of servant leadership patterned after the heart of Jesus, MSPC IV. Pastoral Situation of Mindanao assemblies have touched on various aspects of BECs that have helped the local churches to address current issues – from the Martial Law period in the Reinforcing the call for Interreligious dialogue were the presentations 70’s and 80s up to the present crisis in Marawi. of Orlando B. Cardinal Quevedo, OMI of Cotabato and Bishop Edwin S. de la Peña, MSP of Marawi on the current situation in Mindanao and particularly In his homily at the Opening Mass in San Pedro Cathedral, Archbishop in the ongoing Marawi crisis. Romulo G. Valles of Davao pointed out four constants in the life of BECs: the Church, the Eucharist, the power of the Word, and the power of personal Referring to an earlier joint message by Catholic bishops and Muslim witness of faith. religious leaders in Informal Peace Talks convened by the Sant’Egidio In his keynote address, Bishop Guillermo D. Afable of Digos dwelt Community in Rome, Cardinal Quevedo expounded on countering violent on four points: the Church in need of constant renewal (ecclesia semper extremism in all religions; pursuing the peace process and the proposed reformanda); the spirituality of communion; popular devotions and the New Bangsamoro Basic law; promoting peace education and IRD; understanding Evangelization; and the Indigenous Peoples Apostolate and Interreligious the magnitude of the war on drugs, issues of human rights and Martial Law; Dialogue. and acknowledging the hopes of many ordinary Filipinos for change to end widespread poverty and corruption. Based on the collated reports from the five sub-regions of Mindanao, the assembly reflected on three key areas pertaining to BECs. Some of the On his part, Bishop Edwin A. de la Peña, MSP recounted his two heart- salient points are noted below: breaking visits to Fr. Teresito “Chito” Suganob after his escape and rescue from his captors in Marawi. The Bishop stressed the bright light in the I. BECs in terms of Communion, Participation and Mission conflict: the solidarity among ordinary Muslims and Christians in sharing a common humanity in times of need. He invited the dioceses in Mindanao Among the best practices are: to join Duyog Marawi, a relief and rehabilitation effort spearheaded by the Prelature of St. Mary in Marawi, with the help of the Redemptorists and other • Worship/Liturgy – e.g., Sunday celebration in the absence of a Priest, groups. celebrations of the Word (Kasaulogan sa Pulong); devotional practices like the family rosary; celebration of the sacraments at the chapel or On its final day, the assembly broke up into sub-regional and diocesan zone levels. groupings to identify action points for the next three years. • Formation of Local Leaders – e.g., BEC-based catechesis; preparations for the sacraments. We express our deep gratitude to the host Archdiocese of Davao for • Service – e.g., livelihood programs; mutual aid (dayong); environmental their exceptional conference management and durian hospitality. As we go advocacy; drug rehabilitation programs; Alay Kapwa. back to our 21 Ecclesiastical Jurisdiction – 5 Archdioceses, 13 Dioceses, 2 Prelatures and 1 Apostolic Vicariate, we affirm our commitment to continue Among the challenges are the following needs: to build and strengthen BECs in our parishes as a vibrant communion of Christ-centered communities. May Our Lady of Fatima, to whom we have • More participation among the men folk consecrated the entire Church in Mindanao, be our constant guide in this • More integral faith formation of leaders and members in the BECs centennial year of her apparition and in the years to come. • Levelling off between lay leaders and parish priests in forming BECs Approved on this 19th day of October in the year 2017 in Davao City. II. Relationship between BECs and other Lay Faith Communities • There is need for continuous dialogue to address conflict and rivalry. • We recognize the charism of various lay faith communities and encourage them to participate in the various ministries of the parish (1Cor 12). • Other lay faith communities can help BECs in the parish in terms of formation programs, resource mobilization, and more. • Parish pastoral plans can include the role of lay faith communities and explore their integration into BEC life within the parish (EG #28-29) • The bishop and the parish priest are signs of unity in overseeing BECs and other Lay Faith Communities in the diocese as well as in the parish. III. Interreligious Dialogue (IRD) and Indigenous People (IP) Apostolate in the Parish • Not all parishes have IRD or IP apostolates; however many among the clergy are open to IP and IRD programs. • In parishes where IP presence is strong, the IP Archdiocesan News LAMDAG 3 November 1-30, 2017 Kapistahan Sa Nuestra Señora Gisaulog ang Kapistahan ni Virgen del Rosario Gisaulog Sta. Teresa sa Calcutta Malipayon ug mabulokon nga sa pag-ampo sa Rosaryo, maamguhan gisaulog ang Kapistahan Sa Nuestra sa matag usa ang kadako sa gugma ug Señora Virgen del Rosario, Brgy. kalooy sa Dios sa iyang mga anak. Busa Consolacion St., niadtong Oktobre nag-awhag ang arsobispo nga ipaambit 1, 2017 diha sa santos nga Misa nga ang debosyon sa Santo Rosaryo sa gipangunahan ni Arsobispo Antonio uban. (Bag-ong Lamdag News) J. Ledesma, SJ,DD, uban sa pipila ka kaparian sa arkidiyosesis. Diha sa iyang homiliya, gipahinumduman ni Arsobispo Ledesma nga gisaulog ang ika-100 nga anibersaryo sa pagpakita sa Mahal nga Birhen sa tulo ka bata sa Fatima, Portugal niadtong Oktobe 13, 1907. Ang mensahe sa Mahal nga Birhen Fr. Satur ug mga kauban mao ang pag-ampo sa Rosaryo alang Niadtong Septiembre 5, 2017, marriage enrichment, marriage sa kalinaw, ug kalig-on sa pagtoo ilabi gisaulog ang kapistahan ni Sta. Teresa encounter, apan busy pod ang demonyo na sa panahon sa pagsulay. sa Calcutta diha sa Santos nga Misa sa pagbungkag niini. Busa giawhag ni Diha sa Rosaryo, gipamalandungan nga gipangunahan ni Fr. Satur Lumba Fr. Lumba nga magmata ug magbantay ang misteryo sa kinabuhi ni Kristo, diha uban ni Fr. Elvin Simene, sa J.R. Borja sa laang sa dautan. Diha sa ebanghelyo sa kalipay, sa kasakit ug himaya. Diha City hospital ning syudad. Si Sta. adunay exorcism nga nahitabo. Pinaagi Teresa sa Calcutta mao ang patron sa sa pulong ni Jesus, napahawa ang Social action Ministry. Gitambungan demonyo sa tawo. kini sa kamadrehan, mga doctor, Nag-ingon siya nga adunay gahom nurses, bisita ug mga staff sa Social ang atong baba ug naggumikan kini sa Action Center. kasingkasing. Kon law-ay, kasuko, ug Diha sa ebanghelyo, pagdumot ang anaa sa kasingkasing, naengkwentro ni Kristo ang demonyo mao usab kini ang mugula sa baba. Apan ug giingnan siya nga pasagdan lamang kon puno ang kasingkasing sa gugma ug siya. “Ang demonyo busy kaayo sa pagmahal, mao usab kini ang mugula pagtental sa katawhan. Maguol siya sa baba. Nanghinaut si Fr. Lumba nga kon suklan nato ang iyang lingla. Ig- bantayan nato ang atong gipamulong on kita sa sa demonyo sa atong senses kon nakapaduol ba o nakapahilayo ba mao nga ganahan gyud tang manlibak, kini kanato sa Dios. Abp. Ledesma ug kaparian atol sa kapistahan ug magbuhat ug dili maayo,” matod ni Pagkahuman sa Misa, giduaw ang Fr. Lumba. mga masakiton sa ilang kwarto ug TMM Sisters Make Perpetual Profession Naaghat ang Simbahan unsaon pag-umol sa katawhan, diha sa mapasalamaton sila sa ilang pag-ampo ug presensya. On October 2, 2017, Sr. Ma. of forming a community of persons. Bernadeth Bagares, TMM, Sr. Ma. Religious sisters, priests and brothers Prison Awareness Sunday Gisaulog Mercy Grace Basadre, TMM and Sr. Ma. join a community, a community that Teresita Vequiso, TMM made their final witness in embracing and greeting profession of vows in the presence of Sr. each other. They are at the service of Ma. Josephine Alabado, TMM, Superior the community or local Church, the of the Teresian Missionaries of Mary community of the universal Church (TMM). The Eucharistic celebration where there is the sharing of goods and was presided by Most Rev. Antonio J. sharing of spiritual resources. Ledesma, SJ, DD, Archbishop of Cagayan Third, they are at the service of de Oro at Our Lady of the Snow Parish, Church itself. Abp. Ledesma said that El Salvador City, Misamis Oriental. while Pope Francis was still a cardinal, It was the memorial of the Holy he said that religious life is at the Guardian Angels and Abp. Ledesma center of the Church. It is at the very reminded everyone in the assembly core of witnessing of the Church, of the that each one has his/her guardian evangelical counsels to the imitation angel. He pointed out that the TMM of Christ who was poor, chaste and sisters are also performing that role obedient. It is at the very heart of the by guarding and forming Christian mission and evangelizing work of the communities wherever they are. He Church today. Religious are witnesses shared three dimensions of religious called to be at the service of the Church life. First, it is at the service of life itself, to the various ministries that itself. Chastity, poverty and obedience, they are involved in and also at the a profession of striving to follow service of the local communities. the fullness of life according to the He thanked the TMM Sisters for Mga piniriso, bisita ug boluntaryo sa prison ministry Gospel values, in terms of sharing our their work of catechetical program possessions with others in the world. in the archdiocese. (Bag-ong Lamdag Gilda Pates sa katilingban. “Ang pagsunod sa sugo Second, they are at the service News) sa Dios dili sayon, gani duha lang ang Mabulokon nga gisaulog ang ika- atong kanunay nga hinumduman: ang 30 ka tuig nga anibersaryo sa Prison paghigugma sa Dios ug ang paghigugma Awareness Sunday diha sa Santos sa isigkatawo, matod niya.” nga Misa nga gipangunahan ni Fr. Human sa Misa, gihatagan ug Amie Balacuit, ang Director sa Prison kahigayunan nga makauban sa 2,849 ka Ministry niadtong Oktobre 29, 2017, piniriso ang ilang pamilya ug malipayong sa city jail, ubos sa tema: “Ang imong nakigsalo sa pagkaon nga giandam sa gugma maoy akong kahayag ug akong mga boluntaryo. kaluwasan.” Mapasalamaton si Gilda Pates sa Diha sa iyang homiliya, gipunting mga boluntaryo sa prison ministry ug ni Fr. Balacuit nga ang pag-alagad usa sa mga benefactors nga nakatabang sa ka dakong tahas nga gisangon sa Dios pag-ayo sa daan nga kapilya sulod sa ug ipadayon kini diha sa pag-alagad city jail. Newly perpetual professed sisters with Abp. ledesma and concelebrating priests sa uban ilabi na niadtong gisalikway 4 LAMDAG November 1-30, 2017 Features Immaculate Conception Parish Aluba: Simbahan sa mga balaan By: Janice Mae R. Villegas gihimo palibot sa parokya. Karong OF SAINTS, diin giawhag ang tanang tuiga malampuson kini nga nahitabo mga tawo nga pasidunggan ang mga inubanan sa mainitong pagtambong santos sa langit, sa pagsanina ingon sa tibuok katawhan sa Parokya sa sama kanila ug dili sa pagsul-ob sa Immaculate Conception. Gisalmutan mga costumes nga modayeg sa sala, kini sa kapin sa usa ka gatos nga kalisang og rebelyon batok sa Ginoo. mga santos. Malipayong nitambong Pinaagi niini maipaambit ang kinabuhi ang mga gagmay nga mga bata nga sa mga Santos ngadto sa mga tawo gisininaan isip mga anghel sa langit. nga wala pa makaila kanila. Gilauman Adunay mga bata nga nagsul-ob og nga niining kalihukan makakat-on bistida sama ni Señor Santo Niño og ang tanan sa pagtubag sa tawag sa Birhen Maria. Aduna usab nitambong pagkabalaan. Gipili ang tanan sa Ginoo nga mga kabatan-unan ug mga tungod sa Iyang walay kataposang hamtong nga nagsuot og bistida ni kalooy ug kabubut-on nga ang tanan San Agustin, San Antonio de Padua, maluwas sa sala. San Isidro Labrador, San Lorenzo Ruiz, Gipasalamatan ang tanang San Pedro Calungsod, San Vincente lumilihok niini ug gipanghinaot nga Ang Nobyembre 1 usa ka espisyal nga gipanguluhan ni Fr. Janusz N. de Paul, San Jose, Santa Philomena sa sunod nga mga katuigan, mas nga adlaw alang sa mga Katoliko nga Burzawa SCJ, ang kura paroko ug ug uban pa nga mga santos. Mao kini malampuson ug mabolokon pa kini. magtutuo, tungod kay mao kini ang inabagan ni Rev. Fr. Niño B. Etulle ang simple nga tumong sa PARADE adlaw sa tanang mga santos sa langit SCJ, ang assistant parish priest. Kini diin gisaulog ang ilang pagkabalaan. nga kasaulogan gipangunahan sa Apan dili lamang sila ang mga balaan. pagdumala sa Immaculate Conception Ang tanan nga nagpuyo ug mamatay Parish Catechetical Ministry ug ilalom sa gugma ug grasya sa Ginoo inubanan usab sa partisipasyon mahimo usab nga balaan. Ang tanan, sa nagkadaiyang organisasyon sa mga relihiyoso man o mga laygo, parokya sama sa Catholic Women’s gitawag sa simbahan sa pagkabalaan. League, Knights of Columbus, Lectors Sa Immaculate Conception ug Commentators ug BEC Formation Parish gipasiugdahan ang pinasahi Team. Gisugdan ang kalihukan sa nga pagsaulog sa Todos Los Santos o usa ka Santos nga Misa sa alas 7 sa All Saints Day pinaagi sa usa ka dako buntag. Human sa Misa, gihimo dayon nga motorkada palibot sa siyudad sa ang motorkada nga gisalmutan sa mga Cagayan de Oro, diin sakay sa ilang miyembro sa nagkadaiya nga BEC tagsa-tagsa nga mga sakyanan ang Chapels ug uban pang organisasyon mga parokyano nga nagrepresentar sa sa Simbahan. nagkadaiyang santos ug mga anghel. Sa miaging tuig, usa lamang Gitawag kini nga PARADE OF SAINTS kini ka gamay nga prosesyon nga Informal Peace Talk on Mindanao in Rome Mona Lisa D. Pangan The Comunita di Sant’Egidio which Sant’Egidio; Dr. Mauro Garofalo, Head of including the Filipino community in Rome. interconnected challenges to peace in the is a Lay Association in Rome dedicated to International Relations; and Prof. Alberto They were moved by the homily of Cardinal island: violent extremism and terrorism; the evangelization and charity in more than 73 Quattrucci, Secretary General of Peoples and Orlando Quevedo and the testimony of Bishop uncertainties of the implementation of the countries throughout the world organized an Religions of the Community of Sant’Egidio. Edwin dela Peña as regards the situation of political peace process; and the crucial role of Informal Peace Talk on Mindanao in Rome The Informal Peace Talk on Mindanao the victims, hostages, the current status of the the religious leaders and communities in the on September 14-16, 2017. They have been was a 3-day Islamic-Christian Dialogue Prelature and the ongoing conflict in Marawi rebuilding and development of Marawi. Hence, engaged in the Mindanao peace process hosted at the headquarters of Sant’Egidio City. Moreover a special prayer was also the delegation came up with the following starting September 2013 when a community in Trastevere, Rome that aims to gather offered for the speedy release of the hostages, statement of commitment: delegate officially joined the International significant Muslim and Christian figures on including Fr. Teresito “Chito” Suganob, from 1. The conflict in Marawi is not a religious war Contact Group in the Peace Talks. a round table discussion in order to reflect, the hands of the ISIS-inspired local terrorists but a war against terrorism and violent In this year’s gathering there were seven discuss and share the difficult and complex group. extremism. The many stories of mutual delegates from Mindanao namely Cardinal situation of Mindanao. The area is now Much of the second day was spent assistance between Muslims and Christians Orlando Quevedo, Archbishop of Cotabato; facing the spread of many uncontrolled forms discussing possible interventions on the attest the rejection of this evil. These stories Most Rev. Antonio Ledesma, Archbishop of of violence that elicit a dramatic symbol to perspective of the construction of peace of solidarity likewise witness the Filipinos’ Cagayan de Oro; Bishop Edwin dela Peña of the the painful situation of the destroyed city of in Mindanao as well as the drafting and sense of sharing common humanity with Prelature of Marawi; Dr. Al-Hajj Murad Ebrahim, Marawi, which is not far from Aleppo in Syria. finalization of the joint declaration dubbed as any one in need regardless of creed or Chairman of the Moro Islamic Liberation Front; In the morning of September 14, “A Cry for Peace in Mindanao.” A meeting with community. Dr. Said Zamahsari Salendab, Secretary the whole delegation went to Vatican City the Italian Ministry of Foreign Affairs followed 2. The call for inclusion of peace education at all General of the Hayatul Ulama in Mindanao; for a courtesy call and a meeting with His whereby Ms. Pangan was asked to share levels in schools, madaris and communities. Dr. Ustadz Abdulmuhmin Mujahid, Executive Eminence Msgr. Paul Richard Gallagher, her personal experiences, the life situation We need to build a Culture of Peace based Director of the Regional Darul Ifta-ARMM; and Current Affairs Secretary for Relations with and program interventions to the internally on personal integrity, respect for human Mona Lisa D. Pangan, witness from Marawi, States of the Holy See. The testimonies displaced persons in Marawi City. The rights, intercultural dialogue, care for the Lanao del Sur. The other five delegates of Bishop Edwin dela Peña and Mona Lisa participants then visited the Great Mosque in environment, peaceful coexistence and were the following: Dr. Edoardo Manfredini, Pangan on the Marawi situation followed at Rome where the Muslim delegates headed by eradication of poverty. Islam and Christianity representative of the EU delegation in the the Sant’Egidio headquarters. In the evening Chairman Murad said the Maghrib prayer. are religions of peace. We recall the words Philippines; Dr. Ugo Astuto, Central Director a special prayer for peace in Mindanao was On the last day of the meeting, the of Andrea Riccardi, founder of Sant’Egidio, for Asia and Oceania, MAE, Italy; Prof. Marco organized at the Basilica of Sta. Maria in approved joint declaration was read and that “war is the mother of all poverty.” Impagliazzo, President of the Community of Trastevere. Many people attended the prayer signed. The declaration points out three Continue to p. 7 News Features LAMDAG 5 November 1-30, 2017 Vocation Month Celebration Archdiocese of Cagayan de Oro November 19-25, 2017 November 19, 2017- Sunday: Launching of Vocation Awareness Week November 23, 2017 7:40 A.M. Holy Mass, Cathedral , Presider: 5:30 Mass (Bishop’s house) Msgr. Perseus Cabunoc, SSJV 8:00 Breakfast (Lagonglong) 9:00 A.M. Motorcade-from Cathedral to Limketkai 9:00 St. Peter’s College 11:30 A.M. Opening of the Exhibit, program-Limketkai Mall 11:30 Vocation campaign- St. Rita’s College (Balingasag) near Marcs & Spencer near the chapel 12:00 Lunch 12:00 NN Lunch 2:00 Vocation campaign- St. Mary’s Academy (Tagoloan)Posting 1:00 P.M. Posting -various parishes 4:00 Vocation Campaign- Tagoloan Community College 5:30 P.M. Welcome Dinner and Program Cronin Hall November 24, 2017 November 20, 2017 5:30 A.M. Mass (Bishop’s House) 6:00 Departure Bishop’s House 8:00 Breakfast (Manticao Parish) 8:30 Vocation Campaign-Lourdes College 9:00 Vocation Campaign- St. Anthony School 10:30 Vocation Campaign-St. Mary’s Academy, Carmen 10:00 Vocation Campaign- St. Francis Xavier HS-Initao 12:00 Lunch 11:30 Vocation Campaign- Mindanao State University, Naawan 2:00 Vocation campaign-Golden Heritage College 12:00 Lunch 3:30 Posting -nearby Churches 2:00 Vocation Campaign- Bukidnon State College, Alubijid 3:30 Vocation Campaign- El Salvador College, St. Joseph Academy November 21, 2017 November 25, 2017- Vocation Festival, FI Residence, El Salvador 8:30 Vocation Campaign- Xavier 10:30 Vocation campaign –MOGHS 7:30 Arrival, /registration/animation 12:00 Lunch 9:00 Eucharistic Celebration 2:00 Vocation Campaign- Bugo National High School 10:00 Talk: Vocation in General 3:30 Sacred Heart Academy 11:00 Open Forum and Sharing 12:00 Lunch November 22, 2017 1:00 Vocation Promoters presentation 2:00 Taize/Confession/Counseling 5:30 Departure to Gingoog 4:00 Synthesis 8:00 Christ the King (breakfast) 5:00 Home Sweet Home 10:00 Vocation Campaign 11:30 Lunch 3:00 Vocation Campaign- USTP, Claveria 5:00 Mass Marian Congress Highlights Centenary of Fatima by Most Rev. Antonio the delegates from different promoting a Christian atmosphere J. Ledesma, SJ,DD, parishes in the archdiocese. He and continue to help keeping and concelebrated also shared the special role of family solidarity. Cult to Mary by some priests in Mary in his vocation. He was and devotion to her image have the archdiocese of given a rosary by a friend in 1969 helped people to remain Catholic. Cagayan de Oro. and he always pray the rosary Devotion to Mary is authentic when In his homily, Abp. especially in dark moments. He it is ecclesial, biblical, liturgical, Ledesma mentioned urged everyone to pray to Mary Christological, anthropological, some modern saints for those who are far from the spiritual, ecumenical, and who have special Church. missionary. devotion to Mary Fr. Florencio Salvador Jr. In the afternoon, Fr. Rosauro like St. Maximillian talked about the Guidelines for Valmores, Spiritual Director of Kolbe, St. Theresa of Authentic Devotion to Mary. He WAF talked about the role of Mary Calcutta and St. John said that we have to avoid the in our redemption. He said that in Paul II. The Knights two attitudes towards Mary: the book of Genesis, during the of the Immaculata mariophobia, that is, excessive fall of Adam and Eve, a savior was is a worldwide shyness of honoring Mary and promised by God , born of a woman. Catholic movement mariocentrism, the excessive Mary was chosen as the Mother of founded by St. exultation of Mary. While God and this was revealed through Maximillian Kolbe Filipinos are being attacked the angel Gabriel. He will be called in 1917. It promotes because of their devotion to Emmanuel, “God is with us.” the devotion to Mary, they have to continue, Devotion to Mary leads one the Virgin Mary for as a people in love with Mary, to conversion to love. Like Mary, the conversion of to ask for her intercession and one has to ponder the love of sinners in Europe. learn from her the way of life as Jesus until Jesus is incarnated in Mother Theresa a community of disciples. one’s heart. He gave an updated understood and Some Filipino ways report of Marian groups and their On the occasion of the experienced the great ‘thirst’ of honoring Mary include apostolate: Legion of Mary, Mother centenary celebration of the of Jesus for love and for souls. celebrating her feasts such of Perpetual Help, Birhen sa Kota, Apparition of Mary at Fatima, She also shared Mary’s motherly as December 8-Immaculate Alliance of Two Hearts, Children Portugal, a Marian Congress was care for others especially the Conception, December 15- of Mary, World Apostolate of held at Our Lady of Manaoag poorest of the poor, the sick, the Our Lady of Guadalupe. Other Fatima, Perpetual Dawn Rosary, Chapel, Limketkai Mall, Cagayan dying and the abandoned. St. countries observe Misa de Daughters of Mary Immaculate, de Oro City on October 14, 2017. John Paul II’s motto isTotus Tuus Gallo, Flores de Mayo, and 3rd Order of Carmelite, and Virgen The theme was: My Immaculate (Totally Yours Mary). He was shot Mater Dolorosa (Our Lady of sa Guadalupe. He pointed out the heart will be your refuge and the on May 13, 1981 but under the Sorrows). Images of Mary can importance of coordination of way that will lead you to God… protection of Mary, he was saved be seen in houses, cars, stores Marian groups and the drawing of (Our Lady of Fatima June 3, 1917). from the assasin’s bullet. and offices. a strategic plan. The event opened with a Msgr. Tex Legitimas, Regional The love for and veneration (Bag-ong Lamdag News) Eucharistic celebration presided Director of World Association of Mary has given the faithful a of Fatima (WAF), welcomed all community awareness while 6 LAMDAG November 1-30, 2017 Features Ayyynataaaaaaah! SAKSAK SINAGOL Mateo 23:1-12/Lukas 13:10-17 NI PEPOYE Ayyynataaaaaah! Kana bitaw’ng ingnan ka nga I LOVE YOU og aduna man diay siyay laing hinigugma. Ayyynataaaaaah! Mas maayo pang ingnan ka nga I HATE YOU og dayon grabe ka diay Ang Nobyembre nga bulan niya kapalangga. Ayyynataaaaaah! Paghandum sa mga mihalin nga kaubanan ug kahigalaan Kana bitaw’ng moingon nga mubayad Sa mga pag-ampo espesyal nga gihinumduman na sa iyang utang pag-ando pa dili na lang dayon ka panumbalingon. Nga ang mga kalag anaa na sa kahimayaan. Ayyynataaaaaah! Kana bitaw’ng NGA BISAN KINSA NGA KAILA IAPIL SA MESA kusog kaayo mubadlong sa uban pag-ando pa labaw pa pud siyang badlungon. ARON KON KITA MAMATAY NA Ayyynataaaaaah! Kana bitaw’ng kusog kaayo muhatag sa simbahan ug unya ang MATABANGAN USAB NILA ilang katabang sige lang kapasmo. Ayyynataaaaaah! Kana bitaw’ng permi lang og hisgot sa kalinaw ug kaangayan pag-ando pa diay daghan siya’g nabikil nga tawo. MAONG ANG PAGKAHADLOK SA KALAG LIKAYAN TA. Ayyynataaaaaah! Kana bitaw’ng istrikto kaayo modisiplina pag-ando pa diay labaw pang walay disiplina. Ayyynataaaaaah! Kana bitaw’ng maayo kaayo mutambag pag- Duol na usab ang Pasko ando pa wala sa buhat. Ayyynataaaaaah! Kana bitaw’ng paasahon ka nga tagaan ka’g pinaskohan pag-ando pa diay wala diha. Ayyynataaaaaah! Kana bitaw’ng sa Kalipay sa mga kristiano uyab pa mo grabe ka ka-sweet niya pag-ando pa pag-minyo na grabe ka-sweat ninyo Handumon ang pagpakatawo sa Ginoo sa siging away. Ayyynataaaaaah! Kana bitaw’ng perting pakaon ug painom niya pag- Aron ang kaluwasan moabot sa tawo. ando pa pulos inutang ang tanan. Ayyynataaaaaah! Sosyalan kaayo ka pag-ando pa pobre ka man diay’ng dako. Ayyynataaaaaah! ANG PASKO PANAHON SA GUGMA MAGLIPAY ANG KADAUSA Bug-at gyud sa buot ning mga tawong kon atong tawgon nga mga Ayyynataaaaaah. MAGHATAG SA MGA GASA Grabe nga pasalig nila pag-ando pa bukya man diay. Ayyynataaaaaah! Mutoo na LABI NA SA MGA KABOS UG WALANG-WALA. unta kita sa ilang gipang-estorya apan diay walay klarong kapaingnan ang tanan. Ayyynataaaaaah! Abi lage nato nga maayong tawo pag-ando pa bulabog man diay. Ayyynataaaaaah! Kusog kaayo tang manaway sa uban pag-ando pa kita man diay ang Ang Pasko dili pag-angkon tinuod nga salawayon. Ayyynataaaaaah! Kinahanglan lage daw nga ang katawhan Kon dili paambit sa kabos nga igsoon magtinabangay, maghigugmaay ug maghinatagay pag-ando pa ang mga nag-ingon niini dili man diay agkasinabot. Ayyynataaaaaah! Nasayop ka lang kausa dili ka Kay mao kana ang Dios naghatag sa kaugalingon na lang dayon nila saligan sa ubang butang ug labon gani sila. Ayyynataaaaaah! Busa siya atong sundogon. Nagtoo na gyud siguro kanang uban nga sila ra ang mga maayong tawo pag-ando pa MAKASAULOG LANG KITA SA PASKO ay samot. Ayyynataaaaaah! Kanunay siya’g ampo apan hangtud karon dili gyud siya makapasaylo ug sige pa panglibak. Ayyynataaaaaah! Kusog kaayo kang manaway KON KITA NAGHATAG AMEGO sa simbahan pag-ando pa dili ka’g tabang. Ayyynataaaaaah! Sama ba’g hamis kaayo UG ANG TABANGAN MAO ANG MATAG TAWO ang imong dagway pag-ando pa gikagid diay nang imong ilok. Ayyynataaaaaah! ANG KAHULUGAN KON NGANO ANG GINOO NAGPAKATA- WO. Nakapamalandong ako nga ang ato diay’ng pagkatawhanon aduna gyuy sagol nga Ayyynataaaaaah. Hinaut unta nga makamatikod kita niini aron ang Ayyynataaaaaah mamahimong Okeyyynataaaaah. Dili pud tong ang abi nato nga Okeyyynataaaaaah Iampo nato ang mga pangulo sa tinuod diay kay Ayyynataaaaaah! Mas maayo pang gikan kini sa Ayyynataaaaaah Nga sila giyahan sa Espirito Santo ug nahimo kining Okeyyynataaaaaah! Kon unsa untay sakto nga buhaton nato mao pud unta ang buhaton sa tanan. Dili tong kay ako ra o siya ra apan kita untang Tinood sa serbisyo tanan maghimo gyud sa gipabuhat kanato sa Dios aron walay maingnan nga Ngadto sa matag Pilipino. Ayyynataaaaaah! Ang angayan natong madungog unta ang Okeyyynataaaaaah! KAMONG MGA KABATAAN Kana bitaw’ng kinabuhi nga dili ilad. Okeyyynataaaaaah! ANG MGA BISYO INYONG LIKAYAN, Dako kaayo ang atong pahiyom kon mga dato ang atong ikaatubang. Okeyyynataaaaaah! Dawbi kon ang mga kabus ang atong ikaatubang, makapahiyom LIPAYA ANG INYONG GINIKANAN kaha kita? Ayyynataaaaaah! Gaan kaayo ang atong buot kon atong ikauban ang mga SA ESKWELA PAGBUOTAN. halangdong tawo. Okeyyynataaaaaah! Dawbi kon ang mga mayukmok ang atong ikauban. Ayyynataaaaaah! Kon magkita ta grabe kaayo ang atong pag-estoryahanay inubanan sa atong mga katawa ug hudyaka. Okeyyynataaaaaah! Apan diay kon magbulag na kita adunay daghang dili maayong estorya ang gabandabanda sa mga dalunggan sa mga matabi nga tawo. Ayyynataaaaaah! Imong gihatag ang mga CFLA Celebrates 44th..... . from p.1 gikinahanglan sa imong kapikas sa kinabuhi ug sa imong mga pinalanggang anak. in the legal process; 5) Appeal to another milestone in the work of Okeyyynataaaaaah! Sa dihang nasakpan ka nga duha diay ang imong giisip nga the Metropolitan See; 6) The proper evangelization for the families in pamilya. Ayyynataaaaaah! Grabe kaayo ang imong paghigugma sa imong bag-ong the archdiocese. All the vicariates role of the Bishop’s Conferences; 7) pamilya. Okeyyynataaaaaah! Apan imo lang gikalimtan ang imong inahan ug amahan. Ayyynataaaaaah! Mura’g Okeyyynataaaaaah pag-ando pa Ayyynataaaaaah! Appeal to the Apostolic See. Indeed, prepared a presentation like dancing, it was made clear from the very start, singing and drama portraying the Nakaamgo ako nga tungod sa sobrang paghunahuna lamang sa akong kaugalingon that the most important principle present challenges on marriage maoy hinungdan nganong gapasaligsalig ako nga Okeyyynataaaaaah apan sa guiding the Holy Father’s action and and family. After their presentation, tinuoray diay ako Ayyynataaaaaah! Kay lage gusto kong mosikat. Kay lage gusto each vicariate was given a token for the work of reform undertaken is kong makalamang sa uban. Kay lage gusto kong daygon sa kadaghanan. Kay lage gusto kong maayo tan-awon sa uban. Kay lage gusto kong mag-una sa uban. Kay the salvation of souls which is the everyone to enjoy. Our gratitude for lage gusto kong ang pabor ania kanako. Padilidili pa ako apan gusto gyud diay. supreme law of the Church. such a well-organized celebration Ayyynataaaaaah! Nalimot lang gyud ako nga adunay Dios nga kanunay gatan-aw After the talk the delegates and efficient hosting goes to Vicariate kanako. Ang akong garbo maoy nakalumos kanako nga ako mamahimong tawgon enjoyed lunch and each other’s 2, especially the host parish, Our Lady nga Ayyynataaaaaah! Sa pagkakaron gaagad lang ako kanunay sa grasya sa Dios of Snows Parish. company. It was a manifestation of nga mamahimo akong Okeyyynataaaaaah sa kanunay. Uban sa akong kanunay’ng pagpaningkamot nga mabatyagan nako ang presensiya sa Dios sa kanunay nga one big happy family celebrating gahunghong sa angay nakong pagabuhaton sa kanunay aron Okeyyynataaaaaah! Alang kanako gusto sa Dios nga ako makaamgo sa akong pagkahakog. Ang Dios gapahinumdom kanako sa akong paghunahuna lamang sa akong kaugalingon labaw Bag-ong LAMDAG Kaniya. Nga kon hakog diay ako mao nang pulos maayo lang ang akong makita sa akong kaugalingon ug pulos dautan na lang ang akong mamatikdan sa ubang tawo. Nga abi ko’g Okeyyynataaaaaah apan diay Ayyynataaaaaah! Dili na hinuon nako mainsakto ang angay nakong pagabuhaton tungod lage kay hakog ako. Daghang panahon nga dili ako makaingon sa akong kaugalingon nga Ayyynataaaaaah apan segurado ako nga ang uban gasinggit kanako nga Ayyynataaaaaah Fermin og dili Editorial Consultant Managing Editor lang nako kini agkadunggan. Ulaw gyud kaayo! Salamat sa Dios sa grasya sa kaulaw Abp. Antonio J. Ledesma, SJ, DD Sr. Teresita Espina, FSP nga Iyang gihatag kanako. Naulaw gyud ako Kaniya nga ingon ani ako nga usa ka hakog ug garbuso nga tawo. Usa ako ka Ayyynataaaaaah! Hinloan unta sa Dios ang Writers akong kasingkasing ug hunahuna aron dili ako mamahimong Ayyynataaaaaah. Fr. Fermin Tan Jr., SSJV Gilda Pates Fr. Rufino Cabatingan, SSJV Janice Mae R. Villegas Kasagaran bya dili na kita mosalig ug mutoo sa tawo nga Ayyynataaaaaah. Apan ang Dr. Benie Sy Mona Lisa D. Pangan Dios bya nga puno sa gugma sa kanunay nagalaom sa kabag-ohan sa usa ka tawo Lolit T. Bacarrisas nga gapaningkamot usab nga matarong niya ang iyang kinabuhi sibo sa kagustohan sa Dios. Mao nang dili ako angay nga maghukom kang bisan kinsa. Ang angay Lay-out and Graphic Design Marketing & Circulation nakong pagabuhaton mao ang pagsabot ug pagtahod sa tawo kay posibli gyud nga sama kanako nahikalimot lamang siya nga adunay Dios nga kanunay gatan-aw kaniya. Banny E. Briones Association of Pauline Cooperators Ang Dios nasayod sa tanan bahin kanato. Mao nang dili ug dili gyud ako angay’ng Grace Fernan mamakak kang bisan kinsa ug labaw sa tanan ngadto sa Dios.Ang pagpamakak mao Bag-ong Lamdag is a newsletter published monthly by the Social Communications Apostolate of the ang kalipay ni satanas. AHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAH! EHHEHEHEHEHEHEHHH! Archdiocese of Cagayan de Oro, whose aim is to link the various parishes, ministries, and apostolates IHIHIHIHIHIHIHIHIHHI! NgekNgekNgekNgekNgekNgek! 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[email protected]. You may visit us online and leave a comment at lamdagcdo.blogspot.com. #ThinkGodAlways=Okeyyynataaaaaah! Find us on Facebook: Search for “Archdiocese of Cagayan de Oro” Archdiocesan News LAMDAG November 1-30, 2017 7 Abp. Ledesma commissions 50 catechists catechists in the archdiocese. Abp. Ledesma said the mission of all Catholics is to share the good news that Jesus Christ gave his life and died for everyone’s salvation. He pointed out the important task of catechists, that is, to lead the people to Christ. Catechists share in the transformation of hearts of the young and adults through their presence and sharing of their faith-filled experiences with God. He mentioned that in Dansolihon, many couples received the sacrament of matrimony because the catechists gave them formation. In Initao, more than two hundred couples attended the formation and catechesis before the mass wedding. These couples are nominal Catholics and they were taught about Christ, the Virgin Mary, the Saints, the Sacraments, the Word Abp. Ledesma with catechists of God, devotions, etc. Abp. Ledesma On August 30, 2017, Most Rev. at Fatima Chapel, Velez St., Cagayan of Catechetical Ministry in the urged them to remain steadfast in their Antonio J. Ledesma, SJ, DD led the de Oro City. It was attended by Sr. Archdiocese of Cagayan de Oro, Dr. commitment and mission as catechists. commissioning rites for 50 catechists Josephine Alabado, TMM, Coordinator Benie Sy, head of CLEMOACO and the (Bag-ong Lamdag News) 77 students receive Sacrament of Confirmation On October 7, 2017, seventy-seven of Pentecost, the spirit of the Lord, students of Corpus Christi School, descended upon the apostles in the Macasandig received the Sacrament of form of strong wind, in the form confirmation from Archbishop Antonio of different languages, where they J. Ledesma, SJ,DD, Archbishop of can speak and understand, and they Cagayan de Oro. Archbishop Ledesma, became missionaries to other parts in his homily said, “we are invoking the of the world. After the death of Jesus gifts of the Holy Spirit in our lives, the Christ, they feel discouraged and spirit of wisdom, and understanding, were afraid to go out. “ As young adult also the spirit of right judgement and Christians, we too can share our faith courage, the spirit of knowledge, spirit to our neighbours , to our society. In of hope and presence of the Lord. that way, we become missionaries of During the sacrament of faith, and share the Good News of confirmation, one is considered young God’s love for each one of us,” he said. adult Christian, who knows the meaning He said we ask the Lord to of his/her faith. He/she understands strengthen our faith, to give us the what it means to be a Christian, and to courage to share the wisdom and be able to witness to the Word. He said the love of the Lord to one another, everyone should be thankful to one’s to ask for the spirit of wisdom and parents, catechists and teachers who understanding, to seek the truth, to form his/her Christian faith. stand for the truth, and to have courage Abp. Ledesma said on the day to stand for what is right. MSPC XVI: ”Ang parokya: kahiusahan sa mga katilingban” from p.1 Informal Peace Talk ..... from p.4 for MSPC XVI is the same theme of addresses the problems and concerns 3. Inter-faith and intra-faith dialogue should be (“accompany Marawi”), spearheaded the fifth year of our “nobena year sa besetting the church in Mindanao today. promoted as a means of understanding and by the Prelature of St. Mary in Marawi pagpangandam ngadto sa 2021, nga The Archdiocese of Cagayan appreciating other cultures and religions and together with local government units and enhancing cooperation. This dialogue has civil society organizations. The united ika-500 nga hubileyo sa kasaysayan de Oro sent delegates headed by to move from the highest to the grassroots efforts of volunteers of different faiths are sa pagtoong Katoliko niining atong Archbishop Antonio J. Ledesma, SJ, levels of society. Dialogue starts with self- the best example of working and living nasud, mao: Ang parokya: kahiusahan DD, Msgr. Florencio Salvador, SSJV, examination to move biases and prejudices. together in peace and solidarity. sa mga katilingban.” DCL (Liturgy), Fr. Raul Dael, SSJV 4. We welcome current efforts at writing a more On a personal note, the three-day He further said, ‘Ang kasaulogan (Clergy), Fr. Norlan Julia, SJ (SSJVTS), inclusive history of Mindanao that explores meeting in Sant’Egidio was not only a meeting the root causes of conflict and depicts of minds but it was also a moment of deep sa sentenaryo sa Fatima karong tuiga, Fr. Julius Clavero (BEC), Fr. Macky significant events and personalities from prayer and reflection. It was also a celebration nakapukaw kanato sa dakong bili sa Ceballos (Schools), Fr. Roy Barros, Muslim and indigenous people communities. of Mona’s 20th year of engagement in inter- debosyon sa mga tawo.’ Matod pa sa SSJV (Parish, Lumad & GBSD), Sr. 5. We commit ourselves to reach out to our religious dialogue which started in Silsilah CBCP, “in the same vein, it would be Josephine Alabado, TMM ( Catechesis), youth, who will be the future leaders of summer course of April-May 1997 in Harmony a lost opportunity if the year of the Sr. Alma G. del Rosario (Youth), Carl our Mindanao communities. They have Village, Sinunuc, Zamboanga City. The Inter- so much to contribute towards building religious Dialogue Intensive Course coupled parish as communion of communities Cabaraban (Social Apostolate), Mona our communities with a renewed vision of with immersion in a Muslim family and the would ignore the clarion call of Fatima Lisa Pangan (IRD), Romy Anino (BEC) Mindanao as our shared homeland. Special Course served as her foundation for prayer, penance and communion.”’ & Dr. Benie Sy (CLEMOACO). As part 6. We appeal to our legislators and government to take the path that is less travelled – the Consistent in the past, MSPC of the proceedings, the bishops at the officials to prioritize and expedite the path to build a culture of dialogue and forum still listens to the current end of the conference formulated the passage of the proposed Bangsamoro Basic peace in Mindanao. A deep-felt gratitude Law (BBL). This has been delayed since the to Fr. Sebastiano D’Ambra, PIME who issues and concerns from the MSPC XVI statement which was drafted signing of the Comprehensive Agreement recommended her to be part of the beautiful, different church representatives from by Abp Antonio J. Ledesma, SJ, DD. The on the Bangsamoro (CAB) in March 2014. wonderful and fruitful meeting on Informal Mindanao. The purpose of which is to Archdiocese of Cagayan de Oro was An approved BBL shall provide a positive Peace Talks on Mindanao in Rome by the get new ideas and recommendations chosen to host the next MSPC XVII in alternative to violent extremism. Comunita di Sant’Egidio. that is responsive to the situation and 2020. Kudos! 7. We fully endorse the call of Duyog Marawi Feast of San Lorenzo Ruiz Mega Heights Gusa, Cagayan de Oro City September 28, 2017 Feast of Our Lady of Manaoag Limketkai Cagayan de Oro City Congratulations! October 1, 2017 Dr. Frances Mae O. Gumapon for passing the September 2017 Physician’s Board Examination. We are proud of you! From: Olivenza Family November Birthday Celebrants November 4 Fr. Perseus Cabunoc November 17 Fr. Alexander Borres November 7 Fr. Demli Redeemer Valmores November 26 Fr. Vicente Cervantes November 8 Fr. Roger Almonia November 28 Fr. Medallo Valmores November 9 Fr. Fermin Tan Fr. Mark Harvey Elloren November 11 Fr. Ramon Hinlo November 29 Fr. Niel Limbaco November 13 Fr. Max Ceballos Fr. Melvin Abejero Fr. Noel Carbayas Sacerdotal Anniversary November 4 Fr. Alain Nocete November 28 Msgr. Rey Manuel Monsanto November 9 Fr. Elueterio Datoy Fr. Harnifer Godinez November 16 Fr. Casibjorn Guy Quiacao Fr. Ronald Ledesma Fr. Remel Mag-usara Fr. Saturnino Lumba November 19 Fr. Sanchito N. Ricarde Fr. Jessie Namocot November 20 Fr. Melvin B. Abuejero Fr. Harren Salon November 22 Fr. Joseph T. Montemayor Fr. Remargin Ubalde November 25 Fr. Bon Genson