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Archdiocesan Ministry on Liturgy {AML) }
Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Lipa
Lipa City, Philippines 4217

1Minutes of 7th AML monthly meeting held at the OSJ House of Prayer,
2Marawoy, Lipa City on May 18, 2019.

3Attendance:
4 Fr. Froilan C. Carreon Jr. (AML Director)
5 Nene Mayuga (AML Chairperson)
6 Rosanilia M. Saludo, IMSA (Secretary)
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8 Coordinators:
9 Marilou Dimaculangan (LECCOM)
10 Lander Joseph Ilagan (AS)
11 Nelson Magpantay (Sacristy Personnel SP)

12Vicariate 1: (Calatagan, Lian, Nasugbu & Tuy)

13 Elsa Villacrucis Bernard Estrada
14 Remedios Baral Nian Masipag
15 Mercy Relevo
16Vicariate 2: (Balayan, Calaca, Kaylaway & Payapa, Lemery)
17 Grace Rodriquez Aileen Enconado
18 Pier Moral
19Vicariate 3: (Agoncillo, Subic (Agoncillo), Lemery, Matingain, Lemery & San
20 Nicolas)
21 Belinda Rason Macaria Manguerra
22 Mary Jane Medina
23Vicariate 4: (Alitagtag, Cuenca, San Luis, Taal & Sta. Teresita)
24 Richard Bunggo Melendres Pitallano
25 Elisa Hicao Josie Villavicencio
26 Edwin Carable Esther Siscar
27Vicariate 5: (Mabini, Tingloy & Bolo, Bauan)
28 Norma Matira Vee Abanador
29Vicariate 6: (Bauan, Aplaya, Bauan , San Pascual & Bayanan, San Pascual)
30 Carmelita Resplandor Mercy Manalo Cecilia Alejandre
31 Naty Abuzman Juliet Maranan Lilybeth Dimaulatan
32 Auring Duño
33Vicariate 7: (Batangas City, St. Mary Eufrasia, Sta Rita Cascia, Holy Trinity,
34 San Isidro)
35 Linda Castillo Irene Hernandez
36 Nancy Celis Cenen Chavez
37Vicariate 8: (Ilijan, Isla Verde, Lobo, Dagatan) & Taysan)
38 Rosel Carmona Kristine Gutierrez Zeny Rabano
39Vicariate 9: (Padre Garcia, Rosario, Alupay & San Juan)
40 Edna De Chavez Felisa Conti
41 Lilia Endaya Emily Almero
42Vicariate 10: (Ibaan, Pinagtongulan, Lodlod, Bolbok & San Jose)
43 Marcelino Mosca Rosal Rocafort

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44 Nena Aguila Lita Guico
45Vicariate 11: (Lipa City, Banaybanay, Tambo, Antipolo Del Norte &
46 Mataasnakahoy)
47 Gina Magundayao Bella Laylo Criselda Calingasan
48 Niña Orense Arnel Benedicto
49Vicariate 12: ((Marawoy, Talisay, Lipa City, San Isidro(Lipa City) & Balete)
50 Eva Balmes Myrna Diokno
51Vicariate 13: (Sto. Tomas, Sta, Clara (Sto. Tomas), San Padre Pio, Tanauan
52 City, Darasa & Malvar)
53 Liria Villasanta Tonette Macatangay Yet Manalo
54 Martina Javier Nellie Manguiat Pilar Malipol
55 Mary Niem
56Vicariate 14: (Balele, Luyos, Santor, Laurel & Talisay)
57 Mayette De Guzman Crispina Sitjar
58 Andrea Hernandez
59LALLCOWAF:
60 Maria Vargas

611. Sister Nelly M. Saludo, IMSA, called the meeting to order at 9:00 A.M. She
62 commenced the meeting with an opening prayer.

63 Later she explained that there were two groups simultaneously having their
64 activities in one venue: the parish liturgy heads for their AML monthly
65 meeting and instituted acolytes and lectors for their on-going formation. Fr.
66 Froilan and Sister Nelly would alternately handle the meeting and the on-
67 going formation.

682. The roll of the body was called.

693. Inasmuch as the minutes of the 6th AML meeting had been sent to the
70 liturgy heads’ respective email addresses, Sister Nelly asked them for any
71 comments or corrections on the given minutes. No given comments or
72 corrections.

73 Eventually, it was moved and seconded that the prepared minutes be

74 approved. The motion was carried.

755. Business arising from the minutes

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77 The coordinator of Altar Servers was asked to give the detail of the
78 financial statement as they had already completed the scheduled
79 seminars.

80 Bro. Lander extended an apology for his failure to submit the financial
81 statement.

82 Sr. Nelly mentioned that the AML had been through in conducting all
83 the seminars intended for different commissions. In view of this, Fr.
84 Froilan instructed that the respective commissions have to prepare the

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85 financial statement as well as remit the balances obtained from these
86 seminars. The body was reminded that these seminars are under the
87 Program of Activities being organized and conducted by the AML.

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89 Multimedia coordinator mentioned that the given schedules of visit to the
90 parishes would not be pushed through. Instead they would deviate their
91 plan to another strategic way of visiting the parishes.

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93 The financial statement of LECCOM from the two AML seminars for
94 Lectors and Commentators was already submitted to the Ministry on
95 Liturgy. All expenses were deducted and the total balance of P5,000.00
96 was submitted to Sister Nelly. The said amount will be included in the
97 savings of AML as directed by Fr. Froilan.

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99 Sister Nelly reiterated and emphasized the need to publish the names of
100 the beneficiaries as a form of transparency of LALLCOWAF.

101 From the questions raised by the concerned liturgy heads the following
102 points was given emphasis:
103 1. Instituted acolytes and lectors are not entitled to get any benefits from
104 LALLCOWAF since they have their own association fund (ILMAF).
105 2. Those who have updated their contributions can request benefits to
106 the Association Fund. This is the reason why you are reminded
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108 renew your membership fee before the Advent Season.
109 3. Among the eight (8) Archdiocesan Commissions, the Ministry on
110 Liturgy is the lone Commission that gives financial assistance to the
111 members.
112 4. Inactive liturgical workers for three (3) consecutive years will not be
113 able to get financial assistance. In case they become active again in
114 their respective liturgical apostolate, they have to pay their unpaid
115 and regular or annual contributions.
116 5. Any reason for inactive payment will be presented and discussed in
117 the Claim Committee of LALLCOWAF.
118 6. Since Bro. Edd Babasa has rendered his resignation as President of
119 LALLCOWAF, the said position is vacant. In view of this situation,
120 Sis. Linda will be recommended to be appointed by Fr. Froilan to
121 replace Bro. Edd as President of LALLCOWAF.

1226. Liturgy Updates

123 Fr. Froilan presented the document on Worship of the Eucharist Outside
124 Mass. He emphasized the important details through the following
125 subtopics:
126 1. The Relationship Between Eucharistic Worship Outside Mass and the
127 Eucharistic Celebration
128 2. The Purpose of Eucharistic Reservation
129 3. The Place of Eucharistic Reservation
130 4. Eucharistic Processions

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1317. Reports from Parishes

132 7.1 Vicariate 1 (Tuy, Nasugbu, Calatagan, Lian)
133 - Novena of Masses and other devotional practices were held in
134 honor of the Blessed Virgin Mary and St. Vincent Ferrer.
135 - Reechoed the liturgical seminars they had attended to respective
136 parish liturgical commissions.
137 - All barangays paid honors to the Blessed Virgin Mary through
138 holding Flores De Mayo.

139 7.2 Vicariate 2 (Calaca, Payapa (Lemery), Kaylaway)

140 - Held significantly the Holy Week celebrations.
141 - Observed the significance of Lenten season with proper liturgical
142 celebrations and devotional practices.
143 7.3 Vicariate 3 (Agoncillo, Subic (Agoncillo), Lemery, San Nicolas)
144 - Significantly held the proper liturgical celebrations and
145 devotional activities during the Lenten season, Holy Week,
146 Paschal Triduum and Easter season.
147 - The Passion of the Lord was dramatized on the celebrations of
148 the Palm Sunday of the Lord’s Passion and Good Friday.
149 - Flores de Mayo was well observed in honor of the Blessed Virgin
150 Mary.
151 Problems:
152 - Lack of volunteer members/workers for Liturgical Environment
153 Commission.
154 - Lack of commitment of some liturgical workers. The lukewarm
155 attitude is caused by their capacity to perform their tasks due
156 to employment and old age.
157 7.4 Vicariate 4 (Alitagtag, Cuenca, San Luis, Sta. Teresita, Taal)
158 - Observed the feast days of saints with novena of prayers and
159 Masses.
160 - Observed . assiduously y the proper celebrations for Holy Week
161 and Easter Triduum.
162 Problem:
163 - Poor performance of lectors as well as their lukewarm
164 participation in the liturgical celebrations.
165 7.5 Vicariate 5 (Bolo (Bauan), Mabini)
166 - Observed significantly the proper liturgical celebrations during
167 the Lenten season, Holy Week, Paschal Triduumand Easter
168 season.
169 Problem:
170 - The subdued commitment of the members hampered the proper
171 dissemination of liturgical matters, policies as well as updates
172 being presented and discussed in the AML meetings.
173 7.6 Vicariate 6 (Bauan, Bayanan)
174 - Observed significantly the Lenten season, Holy Week, Paschal
175 Triduum and Easter season with proper liturgical celebrations
176 as well as devotional activities.
177 Problem:
178 - Lack of uniform for choir members.
179 7.7 Vicariate 7 (Batangas City, San Isidro, SMEP, Holy Trinity)

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180 - Observed diligently the Lenten season, Holy Week, Paschal
181 Triduum and Easter season with proper liturgical celebrations
182 and devotional activities.
183 - The members of parish liturgical commissions actively rendered
184 their services during the liturgical celebrations.
185 Problems;
186 - Lack of commitment among the members to perform their
187 liturgical tasks.
188 - Not interested to attend their respective meetings.
189 7.8 Vicariate 8 (Lobo, Taysan, Ilijan)
190 - All proper liturgical celebrations and devotional activities for
191 Lenten season, Holy Week and Paschal Triduum and Easter
192 season were faithfully observed in the parishes.
193 - Fluvial procession in honor of St. Michael the Archangel was
194 held in Ilijan.
195 Problem:
196 - Members of different liturgical commissions were not active in
197 participating in other devotional activities.
198 7.9 Vicariate 9 (Padre Garcia, Alupay (Rosario), San Juan)
199 - Proper liturgical celebrations and devotional activities were
200 well observed in the parishes.
201 Problem encountered:
202 - There is a need to deepen the spirituality of the members. Lack
203 of spirituality makes the members uncommitted to perform
204 their respective assignments.
205 7.10 Vicariate 10 (Ibaan, San Jose, Bolbok)
206 - The Parish of San Jose made an evaluation on the liturgical
207 celebrations they held in honor of St. Joseph as well as
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209 celebrations proper for Holy Week.
210 - Mobilized the participation of the faithful from different
211 barangays in the Holy Week celebration.
212 Problem:
213 - Lack of cooperation, commitment and spirituality among the
214 liturgical commission members.
215 7.11 Vicariate 11 (Lipa City, Tambo, Banaybanay, Antipolo Del Norte)
216 - Assessed the parish preparation for significant and proper
217 observation of Holy Week celebration and activities.
218 - Observed faithfully the proper liturgical celebration for Lenten
219 season.
220 Poblems:
221 - Some altar servers were not interested to attend AS meeting.
222 - One parish office does not want to implement the appropriate
223 requirement for wedding rite.
224 7.12 Vicariate 12 (Balete, Marawoy)
225 - Observed faithfully the Lenten season, Holy Week, Paschal
226 Triduum and Easter season with proper liturgical celebration
227 as well as devotional activities.
228 - Attended the series of AML liturgical seminars for respective
229 liturgical members.
230 7.13 Vicariate 13 (Sto. Tomas, San Padre Pio)

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231 - Disseminated the liturgical guidelines and Structure of
232 Celebration for Holy Week, Paschal Triduum and Easter season.
233 - Some information as well as development on different
234 commissions was reechoed in order to enhance the interest of
235 the parish liturgical members.
236 - Observed significantly the proper liturgical celebrations and
237 devotional activities for Holy Week, Paschal Triduum and
238 Easter season.
239 Problems:
240 - Encountered unresolved problem regarding the unnecessary
241 movements being displayed by lay ministers in the liturgical
242 celebrations. The unresolved problem is compounded by lack of
243 discipline among the concerned individuals.
244 7.14 Vicariate 14 (Santor, Balele)
245 - Observed faithfully the Lenten season, Holy Week Paschal
246 Triduum and Easter season with proper liturgical
247celebrations
248 and devotional activities.
249 - Respective members of parish liturgical commissions attended
250 the series of AML Liturgical Seminar.

2518. Commissions’ Reports

252 8.1 Altar Servers (AS)
253 Bro. Lander mentioned that the liturgy heads had been informed
254 that the 2019 Formation Seminar was intended for the
255altar servers who had attended the 2018 Formation Seminar.
256Despite this instruction some parishes sent new set of altar
257servers.
258 The body was reminded that it was ideal to send altar servers who
259 have manifested the sense of commitment and maturity. It is
260 Indeed unproductive to send altar servers who are childish or
261 acting like a child in the formation program.

262 In addition, the body was notified of the Archdiocesan Celebration

263 of the Solemnity of Corpus Christi on June 22 in Batangas
264City. Schedule of activities was given as well as the deadline for
265the
266 submission of number of attendees for this occasion. Each
267 participant will pay P50.00 as registration fee.

26812:00 Noon BREAK FOR LUNCH

2691:30 p.m. Continuation of the Meeting

270 8.2 Lectors and Commentators (LECCOM)

271 The Renewal Program for LECCOM was already held. The
272 collection from the registration fee of participants was
273already submitted to Sr. Nelly. The sale from the selling of
274logo will be turned over AML.

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275 The body was advised to make a direct contact to Sis. Malou in
276 case they need to purchase pieces of logo. Her phone
277number is 091752207772.

278 8.3 Collectors/Ushers/Greeters (CUG) & Liturgical Environment (LE)

279 As regards CUG, the body was asked to recommend a qualified
280 coordinator. Sis. Connie Pasia from Batangas City was
281 recommended.

282 With regards to LE, this Commission has still no coordinator. Sr.
283 Edna Chavez was asked to recommend her parish LE
284coordinator.
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286 8.4 Other Issues and Concerns
287 From the meeting of the Council of the Laity, Most Rev. Gilbert A.
288 Garcera, D.D., the Archbishop of Lipa wanted to inform the
289 parishes about the “Kambal Festival” which is to be
290held at San Padre Pio Parish on August 3, 2019.

291 9.5 Constituent Bodies

292 9.5.1 Institute of Lay Ministries
293 A new batch of candidates to the ministries of acolytate and
294 lectorate (Batch 22) will start on August 6-17, 2019.

295 Requirements/Qualifications of Candidates

296 1. He must be an exemplary Catholic and acceptable to the
297 community.
298 2. He must be at least twenty-five (25) years of age.
299 3. He must be of above-par quality, commitment and availability.
300 4. He must be recommended by the parish priest, in consultation
301 with his parochial vicar(s) and the parish pastoral council.
302 5. He must be willing and available to undergo the On-going
303 Formation Program for Instituted Lectors and Acolytes.

304 A candidate must present the bio-data form prepared by the

305 Institute and filled-up by him and original copies of certificate
306 of Baptism, Confirmation and, if married, Matrimony,
307 Recommendation letter from the parish priest and medical
308 certificate. The aforementioned pertinent papers should be
309 screened by the PPC with the help of the liturgy heads of the
310 parish.

311 9.5.2 Sacristy Personnel

312 The Seminar for Sacristy Personnel was held at the Parish of
313 San Francisco De Paola on April 13, 2019. The number of
314 participants was lowered than what we have expected.

315 The liturgy heads were reminded that the AML expected that all
316 parishes will be represented in this seminar. In case, of any
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318be informed earlier in order to adjust the needed preparation
319for the seminar.
320 Fr. Gami Balita, parish priest of the host parish was so generous to
321 accommodate the seminar as well as willingly covered the deficit
322 from food expenses of the participants.

323 9.5.3 Lipa Archdiocesan Lay Liturgical Co-Workers’ Association

324 Fund (LALLCOWAF)
325 Financial Statement:
326 Beginning Balance (March 23, 2019) 673,234.48
327 Add:
328 May 18, 2019 collections
329 Matingain 840.00
330 Padre Garcia 6,390.00
331 St. Anthony of Padua 1,020.00
332 SMEP 690.00
333 San Juan 2,850.00
334 Total 11,790.00 685,024.48

Less: Financial Aid 27,000.00

335 Balance as of May 18, 2019 658,024.48

336 Financial Aid Recipients:

337 Sofia Lanto
338 Ireneo Salazar
339 Angelito Atienza
340 Teresita Cuenca
341 Jesuceña Lalusin
342 Marilou Dimaculangan
343 Leoncia Magboo
344 Gliceria Andaya
345 Florida Abrea

34610. Other Matters

347 Points for Clarifications:
348 10.1 Who has the task to instruct the altar servers?

349 The acolyte is the right person to instruct altar servers. The
350 Ministeria Quaedam states the following as one of the tasks
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353 “He may also, to the extent needed, take care of instructing other
354 faithful who on a temporary basis are appointed to assist the
355priest or deacon in liturgical celebrations by carrying the missal,
356cross, candles, etc., or by performing other such duties”.
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358 Doing this task makes the acolytes different from the Extra
359 Ordinary Minister of Holy Communion. As a consequence
360of the pastoral visit of our Archbishop, he required the
361acolytes and lectors to impart the needed skills and what
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363counterparts of the instituted acolytes are the altar servers and
364the extra ordinary ministers of Holy Communion, while the
365instituted lectors are the non-instituted readers.

366 10.2 Can we go back to the previous way of holding the AML meeting?
367 Make the venue of meeting easier to reach by some participants.

368 Our meeting is often held at OSJ, Marawoy, Lipa City since no
369 parish offers to welcome the monthly AML meeting.

370 Given suggestion:

371 The vicariates will work together to find a parish that is willing to
372 accommodate the AML meeting. The body was amenable to
373prepare the venue for monthly meeting. Aside from venue, they
374volunteer to provide food for the participants.

375 Vicariates 1 and 2 volunteered to host the 8th AML meeting.

37610. Next meeting

377 Date: July 20, 2019 (900 A.M. – 3:00 P.M.)
378 Venue: San Rafael Parish, Calaca, Batangas

37911. There being no other business, the meeting adjourned at 2:40 P.M.

380 Prepared by:

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382 ROSANILIA M. SALUDO, IMSA
383 Secretary

384 Approved by:

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386 REV. FR. FROILAN C. CARREON JR.
387 Director

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