A CRY FOR PEACE

IN MINDANAO

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LGU Magsaysay Joins ACDO for Tabang Marawi

By: Allan P. Claves

The Local Government

Unit and San Roque Parish
of Magsaysay through a
team composed by Hon. Rey
Babaylan Buhisan, local chief
executive, and Rev. Fr. Roger E.
Almonia, SSJV, parish priest,
recently joined a Tabang
Marawi intervention created
by Most Rev. Antonio J.
Ledesma, DD, Archbishop of
Cagayan de Oro. This was to
help the displaced families
of war-torn Marawi City on
October 1, 2017 at Brgy.
Tambo, Piagapo, Lanao Del
Sur. The group composed
of the Health Ministry of
the Archdiocese, the San
Pedro Calungsod Reflexo-
Foot Therapy Apostolate,
the ELIM group of Cagayan
de Oro, the No One in Need
Movement Cagayan de Oro,
volunteer teachers and other
individuals trooped to the
area which is an hour and a LGU Magsaysay together with different Ministries in the archdiocese
half ride from the Bishops others availed of the free for parents, and received to serve the displaced families the same intervention. The
House of the Prelature of Dental Clinic, Reflexo-Foot free reading materials for from five barangays who Archdiocese of Cagayan de
Marawi. Therapy, and took part in the children. thronged to the activity-site. Oro continues to organize
A total of 250 families Psycho-Social forum, feeding According to the As of this writing, there are and schedule ongoing
were each given a Manna and recovery activities for organizers of Duyog Marawi, still other displaced families interventions for the said
Pack (a feeding supplement), children, free herbal lessons the said intervention helped in nearby barangays awaiting purpose.

Prison Ministry holds non-violent Common Lay Formation: An

Archdiocesan Dream
communication seminar workshop By Dr. Benie A. Sy Catholics back to the fold
of the Church and giving
In the last pastoral assembly follow-up formation to
of the Archdiocese of Cagayan further strengthen them. To
de Oro, one of the Appreciative be run in the archdiocese:
Inquiry (AI) dreams expressed Lay Leadership modules
was to establish a common lay developed by IPD (Institute
formation for the archdiocese. for Pastoral Development).
This was articulated by Fr. For the past 32 years,
Raul Dael in a meeting called the institute has been
by Abp. Antonio J Ledesma, empowering laity, clergy and
SJ, DD on August 29, 2017. the religious for effective
The gathering was attended service in the mission of
by different commissions, the Church. CLP (Christian
ministries of BEC, CFLA, Life Program) & leadership
GBSD and catechesis, and lay modules formation of CFC
organizations. The participants Global Missions Inc. This was
identified the following developed in house by CFC in
formation need: PAMUKAW, 1986 for lay members initial
an acronym for Pagpa-Ambit and growth formation and lay
sa malipayong Mensahe ang leaders and evangelization
Unang Kristohanong Asoy formation. And Gasa Balik sa
sa Wali. This is Alpha in a Diyos, a new lay formation
Catholic Context in Cebuano program presented by Fr.
translation from the English Roy Barros is now given to
version developed by Alpha the different parishes that
International of UK and Alpha showed a good response
Phils. PAMUKAW is not a from parishioners. Fr. Coke
program but an evangelizing Prieto coordinated the group
tool designed to equip anyone and presented the different
willing to help bring nominal programs to the presbyterial
Catholics back to the Church meeting on Sept. 12, 2017
using creative, simple, friendly for initial consideration by
Volunteers in prison service and non-threatening formation the parish priests of the
approach; help the graduates archdiocese.
By: Nona Siojo The seminar aimed peace-loving family. Indeed, start simple personal prayer
and appreciate the Holy For parishes, kapelyas,
The Prison Ministry of the to help the volunteers in at the end of the seminar, the Eucharist and BEC; and teach archdiocesan ministries, and
Archdiocese of Cagayan de Oro prison handle problems in participants felt that they them to pamukaw or awaken CLEMOACO organizations,
invited all prison volunteers communication inside and others in the peripheries to you may contact the following
have imbued peace from these roll out the evangelization. for your lay formation
from the parishes of Initao, outside the jail vicinity, peace-loving people. They LCSC (Live Christ, Share Christ) needs: PAMUKAW, Dr Benie
Iponan, Barra, Bulua, Lumbia, especially in communicating realized that their family can movement was developed by A. Sy - 09209548582;
CFC-FFL (Couples for Christ LCSC, Mr Arnold Paalam
Eco, Puntod, Macabalan, in a very non-violent way. spread and can tell the whole - Foundation for Family and - 09176390222; Lay
DMI Camaman-an, Gusa, Part of this was to have a world that true Muslims and Life). Leadership Modules (IPD),
Villanueva, Medina, Gingoog listening heart and to know It started in the archdiocese Ms Maristela Camaddo
true Christians are for peace. three years ago spreading -09274606976; CLP &
and the Catholic Womens how to deal with the different Muslims and Christians can be to all parishes with the Leadership Modules, Dr Jun
League (CWL), Sacred Heart of personalities of inmates. The united if they handle situations mission of bringing nominal Waga -09173083375.
Jesus, CFC/Handmaids of the seminar has enhanced the together and communicate
Lord based in the cathedral knowledge of the participants peacefully with compassion
to join the seminar on the 3rd in dealing with problems in a thinking that they have the
Non-Violent Communication peaceful and constructive way. same God/Allah. A person can
(NVC) Seminar/Workshop. The guests and either be a wolf or a giraffe.
The purpose of the seminar is facilitators were a muslim A wolf is a life-intimidating
to create quality connections couple, Mr. Nathaniel person where one always
through comunications, Mambuay, his wife, Amina, and blame others or blames self;
whether Muslim or Christian, their daughter. At the start of while a giraffe observes and
inside the jail because each the seminar, the participants listens with compassion.
persons need is important. sensed that theirs was a Abp. Ledesma with heads of ministries and commissions
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A CRY FOR PEACE IN MINDANAO
Antonio J. Ledesma, SJ
Archbishop of Cagayan de Oro

We, a group of Muslims and Christians communities with a renewed vision of Mindanao as our
and members of civil society from shared homeland.
Mindanao, have answered the invitation 6. We appeal to our legislators and government officials
of the SantEgidio Community to come to prioritize and expedite the passage of the proposed
together in Rome to dialogue on peace in Bangsamoro Basic Law (BBL). This has been delayed
Mindanao. We were graced by the active presence of His Eminence since the signing of the Comprehensive Agreement on
Orlando B. Cardinal Quevedo, O.M.I., Archbishop of Cotabato, and the Bangsamoro (CAB) in March 2014. An approved BBL
of His Excellency, Al-Hajj Murad Ebrahim, Chairman of the Moro should provide a positive alternative to violent extremism.
Islamic Liberation Front. They had attended the International 7. We fully endorse the call of Duyog Marawi (Accompany
meeting on Paths of Peace, organized in Munster-Osnabruck, Marawi), spearheaded by the Prelature of St. Mary in
Germany, by SantEgidio Community. Marawi together with local government units and civil
Our hearts cry for peace. We felt the sufferings of the society organizations. The united efforts of volunteers of
displaced people of Marawi and the whole region, particularly the different faiths are the best example of working and living
ongoing ordeal of innocent hostages inside the city. We experienced together in peace and solidarity.
helplessness as well as righteous indignation while the weapons of As religious leaders and representatives of civil society we
destruction daily increase the death toll of combatants and civilians. commit ourselves to this declaration.
Marawi dramatizes for us three interconnected challenges We express our profound gratitude to the Community of
to peace in Mindanao: violent extremism and terrorism; the SantEgidio for initiating this informal dialogue on the peace
uncertainties of the implementation of the political peace process; process in Mindanao and we ask the same Community to carry on
and the crucial role of religious leaders and communities in the this conversation with all those who seek peace.
rebuilding and development of Marawi. May the Compassion and Mercy of Almighty God, that we are
In this light, we make the following declarations: asked to share with others, be our light and hope in these moments
1. The conflict in Marawi is not a religious war; it is a of crisis.
war against terrorism and violent extremism. The Rome, SantEgidio, 15th September 2017
many stories of mutual assistance between Muslims and
Christians attest to the rejection of this evil. These stories of Signed:
solidarity likewise attest to the Filipinos sense of sharing
a common humanity with anyone in need, regardless of
creed or community. H.E.. Most Rev. Antonio Ledesma, SJ
Archbishop of Cagayan de Oro, Mindanao, Philippines
2. Islam and Christianity are religions of peace. We call for
the inclusion of peace education at all levels in our schools,
madaris and communities. We need to build a Culture H.E.. Most Rev. Edwin de la Pea
of Peace based on personal integrity, respect for human Bishop Prelate of Marawi, Lanao del Sur, Mindanao, Philippines
rights, inter-cultural dialogue, care for the environment,
peaceful coexistence and eradication of poverty. We recall
the words of Andrea Riccardi, founder of SantEgidio that
Ms. Mona Liza Pangan
Witness from Marawi, Lanao del Sur, Mindanao, Philippines
war is the mother of all poverty.
3. Inter-faith and intra-faith dialogue should be promoted as
a means of understanding and appreciating other cultures H.E.. Dr. Said Zamahsari Salendab
and religions and enhancing cooperation. This dialogue Secretary General of the Hayatul Ulama in Mindanao, Philippines
must move from the highest level to the grassroots levels
of society. Dialogue starts with self-examination to remove
biases and prejudices.
Dr. Ustadz Abdulmuhmin Mujahid
Executive Director of the Regional Darul Ifta-ARMM, Mindanao,
4. We welcome the current efforts at writing a more inclusive Philippines
history of Mindanao that explores the root causes of
conflict and depicts significant events and personalities
from Muslim and indigenous people communities. Dr. Mauro Garofalo
Head of International Relations, Community of SantEgidio
5. We commit ourselves to reach out to our youth, who will
be the future leaders of our Mindanao communities. Prof. Alberto Quattruci
They have so much to contribute towards building our Secretary General of Peoples and Religions, Community of SantEgidio

Abp. Ledesma with Fr. Chito Suganob, Fr. Cornelio Jaranilla, OCD and DC Sisters at Camp Informal Peace talks delegation outside the Secretariat of State Office, Vatican City
Aguinaldo
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Sta. Ana Chaplaincy nagsaulog sa Pista sa Nayon 2017

Kent Pilihp Eduave ug sayaw diin ang matag partisipante
sa matag parokya nagpakita sa ilang
Sa Hulyo 26, 2017, ang Sta. Ana kahanas atubangan sa mga bisita ug
Chaplaincy nagsaulog sa tinuig nga mga hurado. Pagkahuman, malipayong
kapistahan sa patron nga si Senora, nagsalo-salo ang tanan sa pagkaon
Sta. Ana diha sa Santos nga Misa nga nga giandam sa maong okasyon.
gipangunahan ni Fr. Cornelio Cadenas, Pagkahuman sa paniudto, gihimo dayon
SSJV, STL uban sa mga kaparian nga ang larong lahi, o mga Pilipinhong dula
sila si Fr. Enerio C. Tacastacas, Fr. sama sa kadang-kadang, habulang
Remar Dagoc, Fr. Cesar A. Ramantin, Fr. lubid, sack race, habulang baboy,
Noel Ebana ug Fr. Allan Chabit. habolang pato ug habulang manok nga
Sulod sa adlaw nga kapistahan, nakahatag sa kasadya ug lingaw sa
gihimo ang pinakaunang Pista sa Nayon tanan.
ni Senora Sta. Anadiin nagkatigum ang Ang maong programa nahimong
mga parokyano gikan sa mga selda sa posibli pinaagi sa inisyatibo ni Fr.
BEC sa 13 ka mga kapilya ug duha Allan B. Chabit, SSJV uban sa suporta
ka zona nga naglangkob sa tibuok sa Chaplaincy pastoral council, finance
kapelaniya ug hiniusang gisaulog ang council, mga kapilya ug selda sa BEC
fiesta isip pahinungod sa mahal nga nga maoy priority nga programa sa
patrona. simbahan sa tibuok kapelaniya ug
Adunay contest sa bahay kubo, padayon nga gipanghingusgan.
Mga parokyano mipasundayag sa sayaw ug mga dula

STORYA TA! Gipahigayon ang 3rd National Media Convention

ug pagtagad ang karaang pagbalak nga nagpabilin pa gihapon nga kauban
kon spoken word poetry, ang musika, sa mga yanong magtutuo diha sa ilang
ang dula sa kahanginan (radio drama) adlaw-adlaw nga pagkinabuhi. Sa
ug dula sa entablado (stage plays) ang pocket-film making gamit and android
paghimo ug pelikula gamit ang mga cellphones mipaambit sila si Atty.
cellphones. Ang tumong ug tinguha Vincent Manticahon, Ms. Chloe Veloso
niini aron masangyaw ang dakong ug Ms. Ligaya Visaya. Gipahigayon ang
gugma sa Diyos sa Iyang katawhan ug location shooting sa nagkalain-laing
ang mensahe sa Maayong Balita. lugar sa siyudad, ug ang pag-edit sa
Sa natad sa pagbadbad sa pagtoo mga nakuhang mga video footages. Ang
pinaagi sa balak, mihatag sa ilang 25 ka mga grupo nakahuman sa ilang
kasinatian ug pagpaambit, sila si tagsa-tagsa ka 1-minute productions.
retired Judge Simeon Dumdum, Jr. Gipasundayag kini sa usa ka awards night
ug si Ms. Desiree Balota. Sa Musika, o Cellida. Tulukibon ang mga mensahe
nagpaambit sa ilang kahanas mao sa kadaghanan sa mga productions ug
sila si Nino James Banares ug Jay-ar adunay mga awards nga gihatag ngadto
Msgr. Abacahin with Sr. Espina, Ms. Camaddo, Mr. Amad and Mr. Calimutan Librando. Si Mr. Librando mao ang sa pinakaanindot nga mga pocket films.
composer sa theme song sa 51st Ngano nga ang katawhan sa
Maristela Camaddo
Teresita C. Espina, FSP, Coordinator International Eucharistic Congress, Diyos dili na man kaayo maminaw
Gipahigayon ang 3rd National ug kauban sa SOCCOM nga mao sila si Christ in us, our Hope of Glory. Ang sa Simbahan? Ang nasud Pilipinhon
Media Convention sa Betania RVM Mrs. Maristela P. Camaddo, Mr. Cleb mipaambit sa iyang kahanas sa natad buhong sa tradisyon sa pag-inistoryahay,
Retreat House, Lahug, Cebu City Calimutan ug Mr. Wilson Amad. sa Teatro mao si Msgr. Agustin V. pagkulukabildo ug pag-inambitay sa
niadtong Agosto 14 - 17, 2017 ubos Si Most Rev. Mylo Hubert C. Ancajas, PC. Gitukod niya ang Il Signore kasinatian. Sa sulod sa duha ka adlaw
sa tema, Storya Ta. Gitambongan Vergara, DD, Chairman sa CBCP Theater Company 2021, usa ka Stage nakita sa kadaghanan nga kining
kini sa directors, coordinators ug mga Episcopal Commission on Social Theater Group. Mipasundayag kining banikang tradisyon nagpabilin nga
lumilihok sa Social Communications Communications , nag-ingon nga ang grupo og mugbong Dula sa Pagtuo epektibong pamaagi sa pagsangyaw sa
(SOCCOM) sa arkidiyosesis ug Diyosesis pagkulukabildo o storytelling karon sa Marcelo Fernan Press Center. Pulong sa Diyos ug angay kining balikan
sa nasud. nagpabilin pa gihapon nga usa ka Mipaambit sila si Rev. Fr. Roberto sa Simbahan tun-an pag-usab, ipalig-
Sa Cagayan de Oro, mitambong makusganong pamaagi sa pagsangyaw Ibiza, SVD ug ni Rev. Fr. Reynaldo Cui on ug gamiton.
si Msgr. Elmer Abacahin, PC, SSJV, Sr. sa Maayong Balita. Mao nga gihatagan sa dula sa kahanginan o radio dramas

Youth Encounter Facilitator Seminar Gipahigayon

Ni: Kent Philip Eduave onan sa tibuok Pilipinas nga namugna
sa 1970s didto sa Virac, Catanduanes
Sa Agosto 27-30, 2017 ang
pinaagi ni Msgr. Ping Molina nga maoy
Mindanao-Sulu Pastoral Conference on
founder sa Youth Encounter.
Youth Secretariat nagpasiugda og usa ka
Ang youth encounter usa ka
Youth Encounter Facilitators Seminar
programa nga mag-umol sa mga batan-
-Worshop nga gipahigayon sa Canossa
on aron molambo ang ilang pagtoo ug
Youth Center, Impalambong, Malaybalay
mailhan ang ilang kaugalingon. Kining
City. Ang naghatag sa maong seminar
maong programa nakatabang og dako
mao ang usa sa mga prime movers sa
sa mga Youth ministers ug leaders sa
Youth Encounter ug sa Youth Ministry
ilang pag pangalagad sa ministeryo sa
sa tibuok Pilipinas nga mao si Fr.Mario
kabatan-onan. Busa ang mga diyosesis
Antonio Baclig, SDB.
sa Pilipinas ang nag- adopt niining
Gipunting ni Fr. Baclig nga aron
maong programa para sa mga batan-on
mahimong epektibo nga facilitator
ug sa mga hamtong nga nangalagad sa
kinahanglan tun-an ang mga module
simbahan ug sa katilingban.
diin gipadayag ang mga methods ug
Ang maong workshop gitambungan
demonstrations.
nila ni Glenn Palasan ug Kent Philip E.
Ang Youth encounter mao ang
Eduave sa arkidiyosesis sa Cagayan de
pinaka -una ug epektibo nga formation
Oro.
program sa ministeryo sa mga kabatan- Partisipante sa Youth Encounter
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Features
By: Ms. Luz Antiza P. Denuyo

Abp. Ledesma, Ms. Anne Denuyo, Fr. Guinit, Mayor Rey Buhisan, barangay officials, and Hapag-asa volunteers
The mission of Hapag-Asa Rev. Fr. Julius Guinit, SSJV served provided to the parents in partnership ACTIONS TAKEN
Integrated Nutrition Program is not as a bridging mechanism for local with government, non-government Hiring of Hapag-Asa Parish-LGU-
only to feed the mind and soul of government involvement to reach the organizations and other stakeholders. Coordinator (Allan Claves Monitoring
malnourished children, but also areas needing proper coordination & Evaluation Learning Officer) who will
to help build their future through and collaboration with municipal San Roque Parish, served as host work under the office of MNAO
constructed activities that will further and barangay officials. The program venue for the trainings as well as the a) Delivery of Manna Packs
their mental, emotional, physiological, used its form 3A in procuring the accommodation of the speaker and (Food Supplement) to the 25
social, and spiritual development. The requisite childs profile, identified and the team from the Health Ministry. The barangays every month:
implementation of Hapag-Asa in San evaluated 987 malnourished children barangay council and chapel leaders b) Monitor the feeding
Roque Parish of Magsaysay, Misamis from the age of 6 months to 12 years provided their counterpart support for implementation;
Oriental was patterned after Ugnayan old. Coming from 25 barangays the travel expenses of their Hapag- c) Gathering of learning
ng Barangay at Simbahan (UBAS) and 26 elementary schools, the first Asa participants. And the Magsaysay experiences and template
where Church people, municipal and batch of the children were fed for six- Local Government shouldered the action taken as applied
barangay officials, principals and months. The monthly honorarium of snacks and lunch for the said activity strategies in the successful
teachers, as well as parents of children- PhP 300.00 was increased for each as well as the fuel for transportation implementation of the program;
beneficiaries and volunteer-parents of the Barangay Nutrition Scholars back to Cagayan de Oro City. d) Initiate activities such as
involve themselves cooperatively. (BNS) granted by the municipal monthly and quarterly
It was a perspiring adventure government. This is a noteworthy Prime Movers and Implementing meetings, and evaluation to
as we launched the program in all component of the program which Partners assess and implement solution
barangays. It was a tedious journey ensures that the BNS will continue e) Coordinate with the ACDO
since we had to cross the river to with the program. It was agreed The BNS are in-charge of the Health Ministry in furtherance
reach the barangay on foot because during the joint meeting of the school daily feeding routine implementation of the program implementation
four-wheel drives or a motorcycle principals, the mayor and the parish in cooperation with the parents of and confide with the Mayor
cannot pass through access roads. priest that the BNS should coordinate the children-beneficiaries, parent- of matters pertaining to the
A municipality-owned-tractor even with the school feeding coordinators volunteers, school heads and program in coordination with
rescued us one time when the service to avoid duplication of the program. teachers, chapel leaders and barangay the MNAO.
truck got stuck in the muddy and uphill Honorable Mayor Rey Buhisan gave captains. We call them Hapag- f) Celebrated a thanksgiving
road. We decided to hike to their his full support. Asa Community Coordinators. Mass and Culminating Activity
destination so as to launch the program The Hapag-Asa coordinators will last April 6, 2016 to inform the
and meet the would-be parents and Sustainability of the Program monitor the nutritional status of the people of Magsaysay about
children beneficiaries. children (Form 5A) every month for the partnership of the LGU and
One of the areas is in the mountain Parents Education Training of six months, that is, they check the of the ACDO in the program
ranges between Agusan Del Norte Trainers were participated by 56 height and weight of every child to
and Misamis Oriental. The people selective Hapag-Asa parents and evaluate their progress. There were Today, Hapag- Asa Integrated
were overwhelmed to see us visit their volunteers, chapel leaders, school 987 malnourished children in the first Nutrition Program, San Roque Parish is
place. Wala jud me mag dahum nga teachers and all BNS. The Hapag- batch, and 1,202 children in the second on its third batch of feeding program
moanhi mo diri maam (We didnt really Asas friendly instructional tool batch. Evaluation results show that the aiming to:
expect you will visit us, maam), said Mr. intended to be used by volunteer high prevalence rate of malnutrition develop the culture of sharing
Juanito T. Duran, Barangay Captain leaders and facilitators in conducting in Magsaysay was reduced by more and loving among children,
of Barangay Tinaan. They never the parent classes can help the than 200 malnourished children. families and communities
expected a team of pastoral workers parents become more nurturing as demonstrated in the
from the Archdiocese of Cagayan de and loving. The knowledge they Challenges and Shortcomings: multiplication of loaves and
Oro to visit them, give support to the gained from the sessions inputs, 1. Discrepancies on the monthly fish, (Mt. 14:13-12)
community, and give attention to the multifaceted stories and experiences report of the progress of the Reduce malnutrition prevalence
living conditions of their children and on parenting can be shared by the children-beneficiaries according rate among children 0 up to 12
respective families. parents. These learnings are worthy to weight and height because of years old, and
to be appreciated. different substandard weighing Improve the capacity of parents
The Beginning of Hapag - Asa devices ; to care for and provide the
Skills Training and Livelihood 2. Some BNS are too slow in basic needs of their children.
Gods providence for the program include: Mushroom Production submitting reports; some are old The Health Ministry of the
was shown when the Department Training and Transfer of Technology; and/or lack sufficient training; Archdiocese of Cagayan de Oro
of Science and Technology (DOST- Foot-Reflex Therapy; Uses and 3. Inactive mothers of children- which oversees the management
Province of Mis. Or.) approached us for Production of Coconut Water; Urban beneficiaries also resulted to and implementation of Hapag-Asa
a partnership with the Health Ministry Container Gardening; Herbal Making failure in conducting the Parents program would like to thank the full
of the Archdiocese of Cagayan de and process of Smoked Fish (in Education Classes support given by Archbishop Antonio
Oro as regards its grants to fund partnership with DOST). These have 4. Schedules of Training-Seminars J. Ledesma SJ DD, Rev Fr Julius Guinit,
appropriate projects. The joint visit been conducted by some Hapag- were long making it difficult for SSJV., Hon Mayor Rey Buhisan, the
paved the way for Hapag-Asa to be Asa parents and volunteers to the mothers to leave their children; council, the MNAO, the MELO, the BNS,
introduced to the local government of Hapag-Asa community in Magsaysay, there was less support from the the Barangay Official, Chapel Leaders,
Magsaysay. Thus, the act of courtesy Misamis Oriental as livelihood chapel leaders. the parents and the volunteers.
rendered by Hapag-Asa ACDO and opportunities. Some skills training are
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Parish Confirmation 2017 Xavier University Faculty Members

Be sealed with the gift of the central in our lives. attend RP-NFP Training Workshop
Holy Spirit, says the Bishop to the 2. UNDERSTANDING is the ability
140 young adults who received the to comprehend the meaning of
Sacrament of Confirmation in the Gods message.
parish last August 15, 2017 in Honor 3. KNOWLEDGE is the ability to
of the Solemnity of the Assumption of think about and explore Gods
the Blessed Virgin Mary. revelation, and also to recognize
Prior to the Confirmation, there are mysteries of faith
seminars and confessions were beyond us.
conducted as part of the preparation. 4. COUNSEL is the ability to see
Thirteen of the confirmands had their the best way to follow Gods
adult Baptism last August 11 in the plan when we have choices that
parish. The Confirmation Mass was relate to him.
presided by Archbishop Antonio J. 5. FORTITUDE is the courage to
Ledesma, SJ, DD and assisted by the do what one knows is right.
Parish Priest, Fr. Froilan R. A. Briones, 6. PIETY helps us pray to God in Abp. ledesma with faculty members of Xavier University
SSS. true devotion. By: Ann C. Pielago equip the participants with knowledge
In the Book of Isaiah 11:2-3, the 7. FEAR OF THE LORD is the
Gifts of the Holy Spirit are described. feeling of amazement before about the All Natural Family Planning
In the passage the gifts are considered God, who is all-present, and The Responsible Parenthood Methods in order to teach this to
ones that the Messiah would have whose friendship we do not and All Natural Family Planning incoming tertiary students, and possibly
possessed. Through Jesus, we receive want to lose. team in the Archdiocese was to set up a Natural Family Planning
the Gifts of the Holy Spirit in the The Area Coordinators and invited to conduct an NFP training Center in the College of Nursing.
Sacrament of Confirmation. Parish Catechists were responsible for the faculty members of Xavier
1. WISDOM helps us recognize for the preparation of the Archbishop Antonio J. Ledesma
University College of Nursing, gave the pastoral guidelines and values
the importance of others and Confirmands. (Santuario Eucaristico
the importance of keeping God News) School of Education, and Psychology of NFP. Ana Lea C. Pielago, Lita L. Naval
Department. Nurses from the health and Teresita Dacayanan presented and
service units of the grade school, high discussed alternately the different NFP
school and college also attended the Methods.
training held at the XU Psychology Juliet Q Dalagan, the dean of the
Laboratory on August 10-11, 2017. College of Arts and Sciences, Dr. Ramona
This was carried out following Heidi C Palad, College of Nursing dean,
the CHED mandate to include NFP in and Irene Grace A Guitarte, XU vice-
the course curriculum, so the faculty president for mission and ministry also
members and the health services participated in the two-day-training
personnel attended the said activity. workshop.
The training objectives were: to

Santuario Eucaristico celebrates

Abp. Ledesma, Fr. Briones and 140 new soldiers of Christ Second Eymards Family Day

Congratulations!

The Feast of St. Peter Julian was presided by Fr. Muriel Uy, SSS and
Eymard, Apostle of the Eucharist and assisted by Fr. Froilan A. Briones, SSS
Patron Saint, was celebrated with a and Fr. Clifford Barrios, SSS.
First Religious Profession 2nd Family Day on August 5, 2017 at After the Mass, the program proper
Sr. Rubylyn Moralla Cabasa, UMSH and Sr. Jenelyn Lu-ar Fernandez, UMSH
September 8, 2017, 10:00 A.M. the Santuario Eucaristico. followed at the back of the shrine. It was
Immaculate Conception Parish, Bulua Cagayan de Oro City. Eymards Family Day was formally started with an opening prayer
designed to achieve the St. Peter by Fr. Barrios followed by the welcome
Julian Eymards desire that everyone remarks of the new PEL Coordinator, Ms.
become a people of prayer, a Cecile M. Kionisala. A short talk about St.
people who have a good and strong Peter Julian Eymard and PEL was given
relationship with God, a community by Fr. Uy. The rest of the program was
and parish that is in total communion full of presentations, games and raffles,
with God. This is because communion and acknowledging the August birthday
as a family and as a community is a celebrants. The closing remarks was
reflection of the Kingdom of God. given by Fr. Uy and closing prayer by Fr.
This year, the novena masses Briones concluded the celebration.
started on August 2 in the evening.
On the 5th of August, there was In St. Peter Julian Eymards words,
a whole-day celebration starting The Eucharist is the supreme proof
with a Eucharist and installation of of the love of Jesus and in this years
the new Parish Eucharistic League fiesta, we celebrate love and gave thanks
First Religious Profession (PEL) officers at 8:00 AM with to God for the gift of communion as a big
Sr. Junelyn L. Indoc, Sr. Julerose Sotomayaor, Sr. Rudina Bebillo
August 23, 2017 parishioners, PEL members who Eymard family.
San Antonio de Padua Parish, Nazareth Cagayan de Oro City. are Eucharistic Adorers. The mass
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SINGKO DOS UNO
Mateo 25:14-30/Juan 6:1-14
Nakadaug ka na ba? Singko Dos
Uno. Miasenso ka na ba? Singko Dos
Uno. Malipayon ka na ba? Singko Dos
OKTOBRE ANG BULAN SA ROSARYO
Uno. Nakapanghatag ka na ba? Singko
Dos Uno. Namahin ka na ba? Singko GITAWAG KITA SA PAGHIMO
Dos Uno. Makalangit ka na kaha? Singko PAGPAMALANDONG SA KINABUHI NI KRISTO
Dos Uno. Masantos ka na kaha? Singko TUNGOD SA GUGMA MIBUOT NGA MAHIMONG TAWO.
Dos Uno. Daghan na ba imong higala?
Singko Dos Uno. Makakaon ka na bag nagpasakit ug nagpakamatay
lami? Singko Dos Uno. Nasapian ka na ba? Singko Dos Uno. Nakapakaon ka na ba? aron ang kalibutan malipay
Singko Dos Uno. Nakapabalay ka na ba? Singko Dos Uno. kay sa kamatayong dayon nakalikay
Ayaw kalimot sa SINGKO DOS UNO. Mas maayo pa gani nga ato kining i-maintain
aron dili gyud nato malimtan. Mao kining mga numeroha nga angay gyud natong
aron makauban sa Dios kanunay.
hinumdoman sa kanunay aron maangkon nato ang atong kaluwasan. Kaluwasan gyud? MATAG MAGTOTOO SA PAG-AMPO GIPANAWAGAN
Syempreeh! Ahahahahahah! Makahatud gyud kanato kini sa usa ka malipayon nga KAY PARA KINI SA KALINAW SA KALIBUTAN
kinabuhi alang kanatong tanan. Mao kining mga numeroha nga gihatag kanato sa Dios
KAY SA KARON NAGHARI NA ANG KADAUTAN
aron atong IPATIGAYON. Pwedi pud atong i-rumble. Basta ayaw lang gyud kalimot sa
Singko Dos Uno/Lima Duha Usa/five two one/521. Isilsil ta kini sa atong alimpatakan ROSARYO ANG MAAYONG HINAGIBAN.
ug iukit ta kini sa atong kasingkasing. Iukit gyud hah? Isilsil gyud hah? Seryos kah? Dili! kini kaayo mahinungdanon
Ikaw? Seryos! kay ang ikagatusan ka tuig nga pagpakita sa birhen saulogon
Ayaw kalimti ang SINGKO ka libo ka pisos, ang DOS ka libo ka pisos ug ang UNO
ka libo ka pisos nga gihatag sa maong tawo sa iyang mga sulugoon aron IPATIGAYON. ang tawag sa matag katoliko nga magmahinulsulon
Ang SINGKO nakaganansya og SINGKO. Ang DOS nakaganansya og DOS. Ug ang ang mga buhat nga dautan undangon.
UNO ka libo ayaw ilubong aron atong mapatigayon ug makaganansya usab. Ayaw usab KAY KON SA PAGPAKASALA ANG NASOD MAGPADAYON
kalimot sa SINGKO DOS nga gikan sa UNO ka bata nga gibahinbahin sa Ginoo ang iyang
lima ka pan ug duha ka isda nga nakapakaon sa daghang tawo nga nasobrahan pag
DAKONG KAMATAY KITA MAKAANGKON
napulog duha ka bukag. Kini nagpahinumdom kanato nga dili lang kita maghunahuna SA GYERA UG KALAMIDAD ANG KALIBUTAN KASTIGOHON
alang sa kaugalingon nga katagbawan apan ang katagbawan sa matag usa. Kon buot BUSA ATONG LIKAYAN NGA MAHITABO KINI IGSOON.
nato hunahunaon ang lima ka pan ug duha ka isda igo na gyud kaayo alang sa USA ka
maghimo kita sa mga penitensya
bata ug sobra pa siguro kini alang kaniya apan ang USA ka bata gihimo sa Dios nga
panig-ingnan sa USA ka katilingban nga nagbahin-bahin sa grasya sa Dios. Kompleto ang lawas sakiton ta
na! Singko Dos Uno! Bagduki na! Zeerriyuzzzzz!? di nato siya uyonan sa iyang mga gana
Alang kanako kon moingon gani tag IPATIGAYON nagpasabot kini nga aron ang dakong katalagman malikayan pa.
PADAGHANON ug IHATAG. Ipadaghan ta ang atong kwarta ug ipanghatag ta kini sa
mga mas-nanginahanglan. Nabuang na ba ko? Magpadaghan ko sa akong sapi aron DILI NATO HULATON ANG KATALAGMAN
ipanghatag? Sakto ba ko? Tabangi daw ko sa pagpamalandong sa pulong IPATIGAYON. AYHA PA TA MOBIYA SA KADAUTAN
Kon sakto man ugaling ang akong pagsabot, nan mas maayo siguro nga mangita tag KAY NIANA DILI NA KITA KATABANGAN
paagi aron modaghan pa ang atong sapi. Og isa sa paagi nga pagpadaghan sa kwarta
mao ang pagnegosyo. Magnegosyo kita aron makatabang alang sa kaluwasan sa tanan. ANG KALAG ATONG KALOY-AN.
Magnegosyo alang sa kadaugan, kalipayan ug kalambuan sa tanan. Magnegosyo alang ang usa ka anak gayod magmalipayon
og tubag sa panginahanglanon sa tanan. Magnegosyo aron masapian ug moasenso kon ang iyang inahan imong panggaon
ang tanan. Magnegosyo alang sa pagmugna sa Gingharian sa Dios. Seryuuuuus!
Nakapamalandong ako nga duha sa mga butang nga gihatag sa Dios kanato aron
ang Ginoong be Jesus mao gyod iyang bation
IPATIGAYON mao ang KWARTA ug PAGKAON. Ang gihatag nga lima ka libo ka pisos kon ang iyang inahan imong mahalon.
ug lima ka pan. Ang gihatag nga duha ka libo ka pisos ug duha ka isda. Pinaagi niini AYAW PAGPAGARBO
nakaamgo ako nga kon moambit diay kita sa buhat sa Dios sa kaluwasan ato diayng
NGA KUNO MAHAL MO ANG GINOO
pangitaan ug pamaagi usahon nato nga makakawarta kita aron makakaon kita. KITA.
Dili lang AKO. Dili lang IKAW. Dili lang SILA. Dili lang KAMO. Apan KITA. KITANG TANAN! UNSANG KLASI KA NGA MAGTOO
Mangita KITAg paagi nga makakwarta KITA dili tong mangayo lang KITAg kwarta. GANAHAN MOPASAKIT SA INAHAN NI KRISTO.
Mangita KITAg paagi nga makakaon KITA dili tong mangayo lang KITAg pagkaon. Dili mahal kaayo sa Ginoong Jesus ang iyang inahan
tong magsalig lang KITA sa amot, halad, donasyon ug tabang sa laing tawo. Dili ba ang
tinuod nga Kristiyano mao tong gapanghatag dili gapangayo lamang? Ang pagpangayo ang walay pagtahud magdala gayod sa imong kasakitan
og tabang gikan sa Dios alang unta kini labaw sa tanan nga makatabang KITA. Nga unta busa usba na ang imong batasan
ang TANAN makatrabaho! Nga unta ang TANAN makapatigayon! Nga unta ang TANAN ipakita nga may gugma ka sa Dios sa kagahuman.
makapanghatag! Seryozzzzz!?
Nakahunahuna ako nga ang kwarta ug kaluwasan kinahanglan mag-uban.Kon
KON ADUNA KAY DAPIGAN
gusto kitag kaluwasan gusto usab kitag kwarta. Kon mangita kita sa Dios kinahanglan ANG DIOS LAMANG SA KAMATUORAN
usab mangita kitag kwarta. Apan hinumdomi lang sa kanunay nga ang Dios labaw AYAW ANG TAWO BISAN PA SA IYANG KABANTUGAN
gyud sa kwarta. Bahalag unsahon pa dili gyud kita malipay pag-ayo kon wala kitay
KAY ANG PAGKALAWOS MAOY IYANG ADTOAN.
kwarta. Hunahunaa daw ang silebrasyon kon walay handa.Mingaw!Minghoy ang
kinabuhi kon walay sapi. Mas-musamot pa ang problema sa tawo kon wala siyay sapi. hinoon angay kang magmalipayon
Dili dautan ang kwarta. Ang dautan kon ato kining gamiton sa sayop nga pamaagi. Dili kon sa kalibutan ikaw lutoson
ta makapangalagad og tarong kon kulang ang budget. Unsahon man nato pagpakaon tungod sa Ebanghelyo ikaw maisogon
sa mga gigutom kon wala kitay pondo? Lisud man kon pulos pulong na lang sa Dios
ang atong ipakaon kanila. Malisud pagsangyaw sa tawong gutom.Unsahon man nato di mahadlok bisan ang kamatayon.
pagtabang sa mga kabus sa husto nga pamaagi ug sibo gyud sa ilang panginahanglan
kon wala kitay kwarta.Dili nato mapatambalan ang masakiton kon wala kitay ikagasto.
Lisud sabton nga moingon ako nga OK lang nga wala koy kwarta basta naa koy Dios.
Ok lang ba usab nga anaa ang imong mga mahal sa kinabuhi apan wala moy kwarta?
Dili ba kulang lang ang talento, panahon ug presensiya nga ikahatag kon walay kwarta?
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kita ug ampo alang sa mga mas-nanginahanglan unya wala kitay ikahatag kanila. Mao
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Ika-68 nga Kapistahan ni Cbcp-Ecy nagpasiugda og

Sr. San Roque Gisaulog Youth Formation Training
By: Kent Pilihp Eduave niini naglangkob sa mga batan-on.
Ang Catholic Bishops Conference ug sa samang paagi, ang simbahan sa
of the Philippines-Episcopal Pilipinas mi rekognisa nga ang mga
Commission on Youth nagpahigayon batan-on mao ang pinakadaghan sa
ug tulo (3) ka adlaw nga Formation populasyon sa Simbahang Katoliko apan
Program alang sa Youth Ministers subo handumon nga dyutay lamang
and Leaders sa tibouk Mindanao- niining maong populasyon ang aktibo
Sulo Region nga gi partisipahan sa nga nagbuhat sa iyang obligasyon isip
mga batan-on gikan sa Archdiocese kabahin sa simbahan.
sa Zambonga, Dioceses sa Tagum, Daghan sa mga batan-on ang
ipil, iligan, prelatura sa Isabela mibati nga sila kabahin sa simbahan
basilan ug archdiocese sa Cagayan de apan functional lamang or matawag nga
oro Ang maong kalikuhan nahitabo Nominal Catholic Youth. Daghan apan
niadtong August 19-21,2017 didto sa dili tanan sa atong mga kabatan-onan
Archdioces sa Zambonga. ang ga simba matag domingo ug dyutay
Ang naghatag sa sa maong ra usab ang kabahin sa atong mga
workshop mao si Rev.Fr.Conegundo religious youth organization. Kining
Garganta (CBCP-ECY Executive tanan nga hulagway maoy naghagit sa
Director) uban ang iyang secretariat mga lumilihok sa ministeryo sa kabatan-
Fr. Almonia, Fr. Balsamo, Msgr. Salvador, Fr. Canoy, and Fr. Tacastacas team. Sulod sa tulo ka adlaw gipasabot onan sa dugang pa nga pagpaningkamot
inspirasyon sa tanan mao ang sa maong workshop ang hulagway ug paglahutay sa pag trabaho tungod
Ni: Allan P. Claves
mensahe sa mahal nga Arsobispo sa mga kabatan-onang katoliko sa ug alang sa isig ka batan-on. Diha usab
Gisaulog ang Ika-68 nga Antonio J. Ledesma, S.J., D.D. nga tibouk pilipinas alayon sa survey nga sa workshop, gipasabot ug ayo ang
kasumaran sa San Roque isip usa ka maoy nanguna sa Novena Mass sa gihimo niadtong 2014 diin migawas KALAKBAY BOOK nga maoy gabayan
parokya sa Arkidiyosesis sa Cagayan de wala pa gipahigayon sa usa ka GASA nga dako pa kaayo ang kakulangon sa mga ministers and leaders sa mga
Oro niadtong Agosto 15-16, 2017, diha BALIK SA DIYOS: A Dinner for a Cause sa simbahan aron mahatagan ug batan-on sa tibouk Pilipinas diha sa
sa Santos nga Misa nga gipangunahan and A Night of Praise and Worship. pagtagad ang mga batan-on diha sa ilang pagbuhat ug mga programa alang
ni Msgr. Florencio P. Salvador, Jr., VG, Gipasabot niini ang tulo ka importante ilang moral ug espiritohanon nga sa mga kabatan-onan sa ilang tagsa-
SLD, SSJV, uban sa mga kaparian. nga butang sa parokya. Usa niini ang aspeto ug kining maong kakulangon tagsa ka Dioceses ug Parokya. Ang
Sa pagpanguna ni Rev. Fr. pagpatukod sa Formation Center alang angayan nga hatagan ug pagtagad maong panagtigum gitapos pinaagi sa
Roger E. Almonia, SSJV uban usab sa mga kalihukan diha sa pagpalalom pinaagi sa Ministeryo sa mga kabatan- pag plano kung unsa pa gayud ang angay
ni Rev. Fr. Apolo P. Canoy, SSJV, ang ug paghatag serbisyo pinaagi sa mga onan. Gikabutyag nga ang Pilipinas nga buhaton aron nga mahatagan ug
maong kasumaran gisaulog pinaagi nagkadaiyang mga ministeryo sa usa ka Nasud nga daghan ug mga pagtagad kining maong kakulangangon
sa napulo ka adlaw nga gipuno sa simbahan. batan-on diin 53% sa Populasyon sa ministeryo sa kabatan-onan.
mga nagkadaiyang mga aktibidadis Gidayeg sa arsobispo ang
aron mahisayran sa tanan ang labing sulundon nga panaghiusa sa
pagkamahinungdanun sa maong mga parokyano. Ang pagpakita sa
selebrasyon. kooperasyon diha sa paghatag og
Kabahin sa mga programa mao gahin alang sa simbahan pinaagi sa
ang gihatag nga oryentasyon sa monthly parish support nga ginganlan
Commission on Social Apostolate sa na kini karun ug Gasa Balik Sa Diyos.
Arkidiyosesis sa gipahigayon nga Social Tungod usab sa pagsuporta sa lokal
Action Forum nga gitambungan sa mga nga pangagamhanan sa lungsod
boluntaryong manlilihok sa parokya. sa Magsaysay, gihagit sa arsobispo
Lakip usab niini ang Fun Run for a ang tanan diha sa pagpadayon sa
Cause, prosesyon sa imahen sa Mahal maong panaghiusa sa simabahan ug
nga Patron Sr. San Roque, programa kabarangayan. Ang UBAS-Ugnayan ng
nga gimugna sa mga kabatan-onan Barangay at Simbahan maoy nahimong
arun ipakita ang ilang pag-ila diha sa ehemplo diha sa mabungahon nga
kahulugan sa kapistahan. panaghiusa tali sa gobyerno ug sa
Sa pulong nga nahimong Simbahan. Mga partisipante sa youth formation training

Sto. Nio de Oro Parish joins EIDLFTR 2017 Celebration

By: Ma. Pureza C. Neri
displaced Muslim brothers and sisters.
The Sto. Nio de Oro The material goods were of great help
Parish joined the celebration to sustain them in difficult times.
of EIDLFTR which was Together with some parishioners,
celebrated on June 25, 2017. the priests who were invited to dine
EIDLFTR, an important with the Imam, Sultan and others in
religious holiday which attendance thanked them for the warm
is celebrated by Muslim welcome and the sumptuous meal. I
worldwide marks the end of will always treasure the experience I
Ramadan. had with you, said Fr. Roel who was
Prior to the touched by their gesture.
celebration, the parish The EIDLFTR celebration sparks
headed by Fr. Roel V. Buntol, the beginning of a more fruitful
JCL, SSJV and Fr. Elcon interfaith dialogue and interaction
Magtrayo, SSJV gave sacks with our Muslim brothers and sisters.
Fr. Buntol and Fr. Magtrayo with Muslim friends of rice to the internally
 RA Sisters Celebrate the Bicentennial Birth of
St. Marie Eugenie and Mere Therese Emmanuel

RA Sisters with Abp. Ledesma, SJ,DD , Bp. Cabantan, DD and Jesuit priests
By: Sr. Estela Infante, RA of God. The mass was the gathering The Religious of the Assumption is Plaque of Recognition to the Diocese
August 26, 2017 marked the of our prayers, our thanksgiving, our grateful to the Diocese of Malaybalay and of Iligan and to Ms. Evelyn Yee, who
celebration of the bicentennial birth lives, our mission and our friendships. presented the Plaque of Recognition to the has been the principal of St. Vincents
of St. Marie Eugenie and Mere Therese Diocese of Malaybalay and to Mrs. Elisa G. Academy for many years.
Emmanuel at Xavier University in The Eucharist was followed by Toledo, who has been with Assumption
Cagayan de Oro City. Delegations from the program and lunch. The highlight from the foundation of Kibangay. The Religious of the Assumptions
Kibangay and Kauswagan, wearing the of the celebration was the giving of insertion in Xavier University began
bicentennial shirts, traveled to Cagayan Plaque of Recognition. We are deeply The Assumption came to Kauswagan in June 1983 upon the invitation of
de Oro City as early as 4 oclock in the grateful for our partners in making in June 1980 upon the pressing invitation of Fr. Ernesto Javier, SJ, then University
morning. At 10:00 AM the Eucharistic Marie Eugenie and the Assumption Bishop Capalla. He wanted a contemplative President. The sisters came to give
Celebration began with the Talaandig charism alive through the apostolate, presence to witness to the value of prayer a religious presence on the campus
Dance prayer to process and enthrone mission, and presence of the Religious among his flock. In his invitation, he wrote: and take an active involvement in the
the image of St. Marie Eugenie and Mere of the Assumption in Mindanao. I would like the Assumption to come Xavier Campus Ministries.
Therese Emmanuel. This was followed to my Prelature primarily to deepen in
by the introduction of Sr. Ma. Estela, R.A. In the late 1970, Assumptions our local Church
The solemn celebration was officiated choice for its insertion in Mindanao its contemplative
by Archbishop Antonio J. Ledesma, SJ, was in Kadingilan. It was a response dimension To a
DD with concelebrants: Bishop Jose to the challenge of the Congregation Church that took as
Cabantan, DD; Fr. Matt Sanchez, SJ; Fr. to mobilize the Assumptions forces a primary task the
Ariel Abucay Kibangay; and Fr. Archie towards the service of the poor, as pursuit of justice for
Carampatan, SJ. well as to Bishop Clavers invitation its people, it must
to his prelature in Bukidnon. After necessarily be a
The homilist was Most Rev. Jose more than twenty years in Kadingilan, Church that prays.
Cabantan, bishop of the Diocese of the Assumption Sisters started a
Malaybalay. He shared three points: 1) community in Kibangay on May 31, Grateful to the
The importance of the Eucharist in the 1998. Their mission was to make Diocese of Iligan,
Assumption, 2) The centrality of Jesus Jesus Christ known and loved through the Religious of
Christ, and 3) The vision of the Kingdom Christian education of the young. the Assumption
presented the

October Birthday Celebrants

October 5 ...............................................................Fr. Rogelio Gabac Jr.
October 7................................................................... Fr. Rene Soldevilla
October 8......................................................... Fr. Bernard Elvin Simene
October 10.......................................................................... Fr. Raul Dael
Fr. Remel Mag-usara
October 13.................................................................Fr. Eddie Magtrayo
October 22................................................................ Fr. Nestor Caduyag
October 24....................................................................... Fr. Roel Buntol
Fr. William Legaspi
October 25...................................................................... Fr. Pete Ubalde
October 27..................................................................... Fr. Nathan Lerio

Sacerdotal Anniversary
October 30................................................................. Fr. Macky Ceballos
Fr. Rogelio Gabac Jr.
Fr. Lourdesio Balacuit
October 31.......................................................... Fr. Ricardo Pagatpatan
Fr. Roy Barros