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Sunday, March 27, 2011
Friday, March 25, 2011
Panalangin sa Panahon ng Trahedyang Dulot ng Lindol at Tsunami sa Bansang Hapon*
Dumudulog kami sa ngalan ng Inyong Anak na aming Tagapagligtas, Kristong Hesus. Namimintuho kami para sa aming mga kapatid na labis na nagdurusa dahil sa matinding kalamidad na idinulot ng mga paglindol at tsunami sa bansang Hapon.
O, Panginoon, para sa kanila na binawian ng buhay at sa kanilang naghihinagpis sa pagkawala ng kanilang mga kaibiga’t kaanak, Iyong awa ang aming hiling.
O, Panginoon, para sa kanilang sugatan at naghihintay pa ng tulong, paghilom at pagkalinga ang aming naisin.
O Panginoon, para sa kanilang nagbibigay tulong at tumutugon sa pangangailangan ng lahat ng mga nasalanta pati na rin sila na ang tungkulin ay ang paghahanap sa mga nasawi, patnubay, lakas ng loob at higit pang materyal at espirituwal na biyaya ang aming dalangin.
O Amang mahabagin, alam namin na hindi Mo kami iiwanan at lilisanin. Kapiling ka namin magpakailan man, anumang pighati at trahedyang aming sapitin at harapin.
Ngayong panahon ng Kuwaresma, naway ang kaganapang ito ay magpasidhi pa ng aming pagititiwala at pananampalataya sa Iyo. Naway ang masaklap na pangyayaring ito ay maging paanyaya na kami’y makibahagi sa Iyong naisin na kami ay patuloy na tumugon nang bukas loob at walang pag-aalinlangan sa lahat ng mga nagdurusa at nangangailangan. Nawa’y higit pa kaming maudyok na makapagmahal nang walang kapalit upang sa gayo’y mabanaagan namin sa mga mukha ng aming kapwa ang mukha ng Iyong Anak.
Hinihiling namin ito sa ngalan ni Kristong Hesus na aming Tagapagligtas,
Amen
Thursday, March 24, 2011
PANANAW AT MISYON NG PAROKYA NG SAN ANTONIO DE PADUA BINAN, LAGUNA
PANANAW NG PAROKYA NG SAN ANTONIO DE PADUA BINAN, LAGUNA
Ang Bayan ng Diyos ng Parokya ng San Antonio de Padua, Binan, Laguna nagkakaisang naglalakbay tungo sa kaganapan ng buhay na may pananampalataya, pag-ibig at gawa upang maging isang kapatiran ng mga tunay na alagad ni Kristo at Iglesya ng mga Maralita.
MISYON NG PAROKYA NG SAN ANTONIO DE PADUA BINAN, LAGUNA
Pinasigla ng mga kaloob ng Espiritu Santo at sa patuloy na panalangin ni Maria, Ina ng Diyos, at ni San Antonio de Padua, kami ay nagtatalaga ng aming sarili sa:
Pagpapatatag ng isang buhay, masigla at nagkakaisang pamayanang Kristiyano, sa pamamagitan ng mga gawain ng pangangaral, paglinang at paghubog ng bawat namumuno at kasapi ng parokya;
Paglikha at pagpapatupad ng mga programa na magpapatibay sa kahalagahan ng pamilyang Kristiyano at pagpapalaganap ng Katekesis;
Pagtugon sa kakulangan ng mga taong higit na nangangailangan sa pamamagitan ng aktibong pakikisangkot sa mga isyung panlipunan tungo sa pag-unlad at pag-angat ng Dangal ng Tao.
Sa pamamagitan nito, magiging pamayanan kami ng mga tunay na alagad ni Kristo bilang Iglesya ng mga Maralita na maka-Diyos, makatao, makabayan at maka-Kalikasan.
Wednesday, March 23, 2011
Ang Pasimhay: Ang Pagbabalik!
Ang muling paglabas ng Ang Pasimhay Journal, ang opisyal na pahayagang pamparokya na pinangunahan at pinangasiwaan ng Parish Youth Ministry (PYM) noon at ngayon ay muling bibigyang buhay at sigla ng Anthonians@Work, ang New Media Ministry ng Parokya kasama ang ilang miyembro ng Ministry of Church Greeters and Collectors (MCGC) na dumaan sa isang selection process at kasalukuyang dumadaan sa ilang news and feature writing workshops and training.
Matapos ang isang taon na paghahanda sa paglabas ng bagong pahayagang pamparokya, ay ilulunsad na nga ito sa darating na April 10, 2011 upang ipakilala ang bagong pangasiwaan nito at upang ipasilip na rin sa publiko ang magiging anyo nito at lalamanin sa paglabas nito sa buwan ng Mayo 2011.
Kasama sa nasabing paghahanda ay ang muling pagbubukas ng blogsite ng parokya, ANG PASIMHAY ONLINE, na mahigit isang taon na hindi nagbigay at naglabas ng mga bagong balita tungkol sa parokya at sa mga grupong naglilingkod dito. Simula ngayon ay magkasabay ng maghahatid ng mga impormasyon at inspirasyon sa parokya ang ANG PASIMHAY JOURNAL at ANG PASIMHAY ONLINE.
Sa linggong ito ay ilulunsad na rin ng Anthonians@Work New Media Ministry ang fan page ng Parokya ng San Antonio sa Facebook at Twitter! Ang Pasimhay Facebook & Twitter Page!
See you then!
Thursday, March 4, 2010
“Ang Bayan sa Mata ng Kabataan”: THE PPCRV BINAN YOUTH FORUM 2010
For the said forum, the group was able to invite His Excellency, Most Rev. Bishop Deogracias Iñiguez as the Main Guest Speaker. Bishop Iñiguez is the current Bishop of the Diocese of Caloocan and concurrently the Director for Public Affairs of the Catholic Bishops Conference of the Philippines (CBCP). The forum will be held at the St. Theodore Hall of St. Michael’s College from 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. During the forum we also invited the local COMELEC to present the new election process including the demonstration on the Precinct Count Optical Scan or popularly known as the PCOS Machine for the participants to have a better appreciation of the new process and on the machine itself.
Thursday, February 11, 2010
BOTO KO DANGAL KO IPAGTATANGGOL KO! ( A Blue Ribbon Campaign)
The project shall be simply called as “Blue Ribbon Campaign” which will be symbolized by a blue ribbon pins. The campaign will be launched this coming February 14, 2010 Sunday at the San Antonio De Padua Parish during the 9:00 a.m. Mass. The campaign will carry the official motto of PPCRV: Boto Ko, Dangal Ko! Ipagtatanggol ko! as its battle cry. The said statement implies a very strong message of reminder and challenge to every citizen to protect our rights and do something to ensure that it will not be abused by anyone.
PROJECT MECHANICS:
To create a strong awareness on the program among the local electorates the organizers will distribute the following materials:
1. blue ribbon pins
2. blue arm bands
3. tarpaulin materials carrying the Blue Ribbon Icon along with the battle cry of the project.
OTHER ACTIVITIES:
Various activities will be held like Seminars, Forums, Contests, Film Showing and even Prayer Rallies/Motorcades to ensure its success.
INITIAL LISTS OF SERVICE PARTNERS:
Anthonians@Work-A New Media Ministry of San Antonio De Padua Parish
Ministry of Church Greeters & Collectors (MCGC) of San Antonio De Padua Parish
Catholic Women's League (CWL)
Parish Youth Council (PYC)
Parish Catechetical Ministry
Michaelian’s Business Management Society (MBMS) of St. Michael’s College of Laguna
Laguna Assistance Group (LAG)
ONLINE AGAIN!
Thursday, November 5, 2009
Church Province of Manila holds Congress of the Clergy
The provincial congress will gather priests from the Archdiocese of Manila and its suffragans of nine dioceses, two Apostolic Vicariates and the Military Ordinariate. The Dioceses are Antipolo, Cubao, Imus, Kalookan, Malolos, Novaliches, Parañaque, Pasig, San Pablo. The Apostolic Vicariates are Puerto Princesa and Taytay in Palawan.
The theme of the congress follows the theme of the Year for Priests (June 2009 to June 2010) as declared by the Holy Father Pope Benedict XVI, “Faithfulness of Christ, Faithfulness of Priests.”
Diocese of Imus Bishop Luis Antonio Tagle will lead in the “Disposition Reflection on the Theme in Preparation for the Second National Congress of the Clergy.”
Manila Archbishop Gaudencio B. Cardinal Rosales will preside at the closing Mass of the one-day Congress.
A SPOON OF LOVE A CUP OF SMILE (Hapag-mamahal at Hapag-Asa Parish Feeding Program) May 2009-October 2009
Of the many scourges that mankind faces, one might say that hunger is the most insidious of foes. Slowly, yet with sinister certainty, hunger and malnutrition eat away not just a person's health, but also his sense of self-respect, his dignity, and finally, his faith in the mercy of God.
The Parish, however, has always believed in the virtue of "small things", and that even the smallest advancement can make a considerable difference in a person's life - and thus, even the simplest of meals can still provide sustenance to a hungry child. While it is true that many families must cope with very meager resources, it is the belief of the Parish that - as in the story of the loaves and fish - modest resources coupled with a community spirit and faith in the compassion of a Merciful God, can indeed work miracles.
And so it was that in four (4) of the most populous areas in the Parish- Umboy Riverside, Faraon Subdivision, Garcia Subdivision Slums Area, Municipal Cemetery – the Parish began its humble efforts to give a handful of hungry children a spoon of love thru a hot and nutritious meal in exchange of a cup of smile.
Let the little ones come to Me …
A day at the Hapag-mamahal at Hapag-asa Feeding Program Site will start in much the same way as an ordinary day would start in homes across the country - with some exceptions. Here, the family is slightly larger, and includes volunteers from the parish as well as the mothers of some of the children who are the young beneficiaries of the program. Amid this domestic flurry, however, the project volunteers work to teach their young guests a number of ordinary habits that have extraordinary effects.
The food at the Hapag-mamahal at Hapag-asa table is simple, yet nutritious; it would not be unusual to see a bowl of steaming misua soup, made even tastier and truly healthful by the addition of vegetables - an excellent alternative to instant noodles. Yet what makes a meal at the Hapag-mamahal at Hapag-asa table truly a feast for the spirit are the gentle lessons learned by the children who come to share these simple yet nourishing meals. To say "magandang hapon po." To wash up before eating. To sit properly at the dining table. To say a prayer of thanks before a single morsel is eaten. Courtesy. Cleanliness. Self-respect. And yes, gratitude.
In many ways, the food that was offered at the Hapag-mamahal at Hapag-asa table is nourishment not only for the body, but certainly for the soul. The Hapag-mamahal at Hapag-Asa Program aims to alleviate extreme hunger among poor children in the parish. Its four major components: supplemental feeding, health education, spiritual formation and livelihood.
Good things lasts . . .
Last October 23, 2009, the Hapag-mamahal at Hapag-asa Parish Feeding Program ended after six months of daily servings of nutritious food prepared by volunteers from the different parish organizations. It is with deep pride and joy that all the malnourished sixty (60) children beneficiaries enrolled last May 2009 are already in normal nutritional status. However, in the end of the program only 59 children were able to attend the last day because one of the beneficiaries died two weeks before the end of the program due to vehicular accident.
During the last week of the program, the children were given especially prepared meals like chicken, pasta and pork that were donated by some generous individuals. The said feeding program is now considered as the most successful social action initiatives by the Parish given the outpouring of support from different groups and the outcome of the project itself.
The heroes of the program . . .
Members of Mother Butler Guild (MBG)
Members of Catholic Women’s League (CWL)
Members of Lectors and Commentators Ministry (LCM)
Members of El Shaddai Prayer Group
Members of Parish Catechetical Ministry (PCM)
Members of Ministry of Church Greeters & Collectors (MCGC)
Security Force of Barangay San Antonio
Brgy. Capt. Eric Jimenez
Brgy. Nutrition Scholar (BNS) Rowena V. Conde
Office of the Municipal Nutrition Action Office
Municipal Social Welfare and Development Office
Office of the Mayor of Binan, Laguna
Faculty & Staff of Pedro H. Escueta Memorial School
St. Michael’s College of Laguna
DSWD-Region IV-A
Kabisig ng Kalahi Foundation (Funder)
Mead Johnson Philippines
Unilever Philippines
Friday, September 18, 2009
Parish Newsbitz: Novena to San Lorenzo Ruiz starts today!
San Lorenzo Ruiz along with Blessed Pedro Calungsod is also being honored this month as Patron Saints of the Laity in observance of the National Laity Week that will start on September 27 to October 3, 2009.
Sunday, September 6, 2009
Parish Calendar
Celebration of the Birthday of the Blessed Virgin Mary
Holy Mass-6:00 p.m.
Procession-7:00 p.m.
September 12, 2009
Orientation & Workshop for the 2009 Parish Survey
7:30 p.m onwards
All members of the different ministries and organizations in the parish are required to attend.
September 26, 2009
-Parish Survey Day
-Kumpilang Bayan 2009
September 30, 2009
Laity Week Celebration of the Parish
6:00 p.m.-Holy Mass
7:00 p.m.-Program
October 3, 2009
Catholic LIfe in the Spirit Seminar (CLSS)
7:30 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.
2009 PARISH SURVEY-SEPTEMBER 26, 2009
For our part, our parish created a Parish Survey Committee that will specifically address the needs and requirements of the said undertaking. The committee has lined various activities to be able to ensure that the Parish will deliver its share on time and most importantly to submit a correct, precise and credible information with the end view of using the output for the betterment of the community.
SEPTEMBER 06-SEPTEMBER 25, 2009
Parish Survey Campaign-to promote awareness among the target audience of the survey thru constant reminders in the Holy Mass and public address system of the LGU to entice full cooperation.
SEPTEMBER 12, 2009 / SATURDAY at 7:30 p.m. onwards
Orientation and Workshop for the Enumerators and Volunteers
SEPTEMBER 26, 2009 / SATURDAY
Parish Survey Day
JUST A TRIVIA. . .
The visit ad limina means, technically, the obligation incumbent on certain members of the hierarchy of visiting, at stated times, the "thresholds of the Apostles", Sts. Peter and Paul, and of presenting themselves before the pope to give an account of the state of their dioceses. The object of the visit is not merely to make a pilgrimage to the tombs of the apostles, but, above all, to show the proper reverence for the Successor of St. Peter, to acknowledge practically his universal jurisdiction by giving an account of the condition of particular churches, to receive his admonitions and counsels, and thus bind more closely the members of the Church to its Divinely appointed head.
Sunday, August 23, 2009
Parish Feeding Program Update
Parish News Bits
The group started already the recruitment & formation program for new members dubbed as Go Lets Seminar. The seminar series will run for four (4) consecutive weeks from August 22, 2009 to September 19, 2009 to be held at the Parish Multi-Purpose Hall from 7pm onwards.
Parish Catechetical Ministry (PCM)
Nagsimula na ang mga paghuhubog para sa mga nagnanais na makatanggap ng Sakramento ng Kumpil sa Parokya. Ito ay sinimulan ngayong araw, August 23, 2009 sa Sta. Catalina College sa pangunguna ng mga kabataang katekista mula parin sa Sta. Catalina College at mga aktibong myembro ng PCM.
Ministry of Church Greeters & Collectors (MCGC)
In view of the intention of the group to have its own installation or induction ceremony this coming September 2009, a formation seminar was held last August 21, 2009 for the first batch of members comprising of the Senior and Junior members in preparation for the said installation. Another session will be held on September 13 for the second batch to be comprised mostly of the newly recruited Greeters and Collectors.
The formation program of the group is now being handled by the newly formed Formation and Spiritual Development Group, tasks to handle the spiritual education requirement of MCGC comprised of its Senior Member Dingdong Baban, Ms. Jojie Alesna of the Parish Catechetical Ministry and Alice Javier of Sta. Catalina College as consultants/advisers.
San Antonio Youth Choir (SAYC)
Noong nakaraang Biyernes, August 21, 2009 ay nagkaroon ng Recollection ang mga kasapi ng San Antonio Youth Choir na pinangunahan ni Bro. Lito Angulo as the main facilitator. Ang nasabing gawain ay isang espesyal na pagkakataon para sa mga miyembro ng nasabing koro na magnilay sa pinaka dahilan at pundasyon ng kanilang panglilingkod sa Inang Simbahan. Ibat-ibang mga panayam ang ibinigay ni Bro. Lito kabilang na ang ilang mga group activities na tunay na nagpalalim at nagbigay inspirasyon sa kanilang pananampalataya at paglilingkod.
KUMPILAN BAYAN 2009
Ang lahat ng nagnanais tumanggap ay kinakailangan ang mga sumusunod bilang bahagi ng paghahanda:
Magpatala/magpalista sa Opisina ng Parokya hangang Ika-23 ng Agosto 2009
EDAD-12 taong gulang pataas
I-submit ang mga sumususod na dokumento:
-Birth & Baptismal Certificate
(Original & Photocopy/Xerox)
-Marriage Contract ng Magulang o kasulatan ng di pagiging kasal.
Dumalo ang Bata at mga Magulang sa mga takdang araw ng “Formation” o “Seminar”
SCHEDULE:
Aug. 23 & 30, 2009
Sept. 6 & 13, 2009
ORAS:
7:00-8:00 N.U (Banal na Misa sa Parokya)
8:00 N.U.-3:00 N.H. (Seminar-Sta. Catalina)
Ang mga ADULTS na may edad na 20 pataas ay magkakaraon ng hiwalay na paghuhubog o seminar.
Para sa mga karagdagang impormasyon o katanungan, kayo po ay maaaring makipag-ugnayan sa tanggapan ng ating Parokya:
ARAW: Martes haggang Linggo
ORAS: 9:00 N.U.-12:00 N.T.
2:00 N.H.-5:00 N.H.
Tuesday, July 28, 2009
Parish Feeding Program Celebrates NUTRITION MONTH
The said activity was held last July 25, 2009 Saturday from 8:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. at the Parish Multi-Purpose Hall wherein various activities like cooking demonstration, lecture, games and raffles were held for the program beneficiaries and their parents. The program proper was attended by the Municipal Nutrition Action Officer (MNAO) of Binan, Ms. Doris Alias and Brgy. Captain Eric Jimenez of Brgy. San Antonio. The two officials proudly announced during the program that Barangay San Antonio was cited for being the lone barangay in Binan that developed and created a feeding program and with the church as the lead group. It was also disclosed that the program of the parish is now the model of the feeding program to be launched by the local government in other barangays given the effective formula created by the parish. The sincerest appreciation of the parish to the Barangay Government particularly to Brgy. Chairman Eric Jimenez for the every day assistance of the Barangay Government who provides the service for the beneficiaries and their parents and the volunteers were relayed by one of the Pillars of the Program, Ms. Jojie Alesna in behalf of the Parish Priest, Rev. Fr. Toochy Ubarco.
After the program proper, two sessions of cooking demo were held for the parents of the beneficiaries that were led by the members of Catholic Womens League and Mother Butler Guild with Tofu Picadillo and Mock Meat (Kalabasa and Tofu Mixture) Balls as featured menu. The new Kapamilya of the Parish Feeding program, the Colegio San Antonio, also joined the activity that day by facilitating the simple childrens party for the beneficiaries along with the members of the Parish Catechetical Ministry (PCM)who also provided the values formation session earlier that day.
Another good news that day was provided by the resident Barangay Nutrition Scholar (BNS) volunteer of the program, Mrs. Rowena Villaruz-Conde. According to her, for the last three (3) months of the program, almsot 70% of the children beneficiaries has already normalized in terms of weight, the remaining 30% are actually in the almost near to normal status already and expected to reach the normal level in the next two to three weeks. The program has already reached the half of the required feeding program period and it was disclosed that substantial achievement has already been reached and the remaining months will be allotted to maintain and further improved the beneficiaries' health status.
This coming August 15, 2009, a medical and dental mission solely for the program benefiaries and their parents will be held in cooperation with the Binan Medical and Dental Society, College of Nursing of SMCL and Ministry of Church Greeters and Collectors (MCGC)
Sunday, July 26, 2009
Parish Newsbits: "The Parish Visits the Binan Prison Inmates"
The activity is an annual undertaking organized by the Vicariate of Binan that intends to awaken the public on the plight of the prisoners. Various programs were also lined up by the Vicariate thru the parishes that will promote and provide programs and opportunities to meet the unique needs of the prisoners and their families, ex-prisoners and their families, victims and their families, the correctional employees and the volunteers in prison service.
BREAKING NEWSBITS: Adoracion Nocturna Filipina Turno 1193 Imposes New Members
In his message, Fr.Ubarco reminded the group and the new adorers of their distinct role in the church especially in these trying times that prayers is needed. Also, on his part, the ANF National President stressed the need to encourage the young people to join the adorers group to ensure that the organization will remain alive and active being one of the most oldest organization in the Catholic Church. It took almost a year before the group was formally imposed although mid of last year, the group revived the monthly Eucharistic Adoration in the Parish every third saturday of the month.
Sambahin ang Panginoon-Magpakailanman!
GRAND PARENTS DAY-JUNE 26, 2009 (Feast of Sts. Joachim and Ann)
The heroism and holiness of these people, however, is inferred from the whole family atmosphere around Mary in the Scriptures. Whether we rely on the legends about Mary’s childhood or make guesses from the information in the Bible, we see in her a fulfillment of many generations of prayerful persons, herself steeped in the religious traditions of her people.
The strong character of Mary in making decisions, her continuous practice of prayer, her devotion to the laws of her faith, her steadiness at moments of crisis, and her devotion to her relatives—all indicate a close-knit, loving family that looked forward to the next generation even while retaining the best of the past.
Joachim and Ann—whether these are their real names or not—represent that entire quiet series of generations who faithfully perform their duties, practice their faith and establish an atmosphere for the coming of the Messiah, but remain obscure.
Comment:
This is the “feast of grandparents.” It reminds grandparents of their responsibility to establish a tone for generations to come: They must make the traditions live and offer them as a promise to little children. But the feast has a message for the younger generation as well. It reminds the young that older people’s greater perspective, depth of experience and appreciation of life’s profound rhythms are all part of a wisdom not to be taken lightly or ignored.
Quote:
“...[T]he family is the foundation of society. In it the various generations come together and help one another to grow wise and to harmonize personal rights with the other requirements of social life” (Pastoral Constitution on the Church in the Modern World, 52).
Friday, July 3, 2009
GOSPEL & REFLECTION TODAY: JULY 04, 2009
The disciples of John came to him with the question, “How is it that we and the Pharisees fast on many occasions, but not your disciples?”
Jesus answered them, “How can you expect wedding guests to mourn as long as the bridegroom is with them? Time will come when the bridegroom will be taken away from them, then they will fast.
“No one patches an old coat with a piece of unshrunken cloth, for the patch will shrink and tear an even bigger hole in the coat. Besides you don’t put new wine in old wineskins. If you do, the wineskins will burst and the wine be spilt. No, you put new wine in fresh skins; then both are preserved.”
REFLECTION
We all operate on two levels of consciousness: the first consciousness, or the Esau personality, propels our physical life and focuses on the self. Its actions and desires are motivated by the quest for self-preservation and self-gratification. The second consciousness, or the Jacob personality, is drawn to its divine source, striving to become one with the all-pervading truth of God. When we have two distinct personalities living within the same body, it is hard to expect our inner workings to be an inviolable whole. Why are even the most spiritually refined people vulnerable to earthly, animalistic cravings? And why is it so much more difficult to talk to God than to gossip?
Through prayer, reflection and meditation, an intense, divine energy can overcome our animal personality. The animal personality desperately needs the continuous guidance and discipline of its divine counterpart for cultivation and refinement. But, in this process, the animal personality grants the spiritual personality a boundless creativity and passion that it could never attain on its own. It is only through union that our twin personalities can reach their ultimate potential; and it is in our collaboration with God that we fulfill the objective for which we were created!
http://www.abs-cbnnews.com/daily-gospel/07/03/09/gospel-july-04-2009-saturday
Friday, June 19, 2009
FEATURE ARTICLE: Prayer for Children's Spiritual Well-Being
Your children’s sports statistics and school grades are not indicative of their spiritual health. While these can be legitimate concerns, success in athletics and academics will not necessarily help them love their neighbor better or grow in their relationship with God. You must show your children the way to heaven—by your words and example. And you must pray for them.
Father, you have given me beautiful children. I want them to love you here on Earth and live forever with you in heaven.
Fill them with your grace. Send down your Spirit upon them. Grant them faith, hope and love. Protect them from evil, and show them the way to you.
FEATURE ARTICLE: Prayer for Patience with Children
First, you must change your attitude. You are not always right. And even when you are right, you must understand that your children are autonomous individuals, walking their own paths. You made mistakes, and they will make mistakes. They cannot always see things the way you do, because they are not you.
If you wish to teach your children, you must do so with love. Then you must pray and wait. Lack of patience will only lead to further misunderstanding and resistance. To grow in patience you must grow in love and faith: love for your Lord and love for your children, faith in your Lord and faith in your children.
Lord Jesus, you know my great pain: My children do not understand my direction ,and I have run out of patience.
This hurts because I love my children very much.
I cannot raise them well on my own. I need your help. These children are more yours than mine.
Help me trust that, in your love for them, you will protect them.
I ask for the grace of patience. Even if my children do not understand my opinion, may they know that I love them.
Saint Joseph, father of my Lord, intercede for me, that I may be a good father.
PANALANGIN SA ARAW NG MGA AMA
Noong iyong ipinagkaloob sa amin ang Iyong Bugtong na Anak na si Hesukristo upang maging aming Manunubos, niloob mong ipagkatiwala Siya sa ilalim ng pangangalaga ni San Jose bilang kanyang ama dito sa lupa.
Hinihiling naming Inyo pong basbasan ang lahat ng mga ama at lolong natitipon sa pagdiriwang na ito ng Banal na Eukaristiya.
Pagkalooban mo po sila ng lakas buhat sa iyong Banal na Espiritu; upang kanilang mahalin nang may katapatan at pagmamahal ang kanilang asawa;
Upang kanilang maitaguyod ng may pagtitiyaga ang kanilang mga pamilya;at upang sila ay maging huwaran ng mabuting pamumuhay bilang mga Kristiyano.
Amin ding inaala-la ang lahat ng mga amang naghahanap-buhay sa labas ng bansa upang kanilang matustusan
Ang mga pang araw-araw na pangangailangan ng kanilang pamilya.
Manatili nawa silang tapat sa Iyong mga kautusan, manatili nawa silang tapat sa kanilang mga sinumpaang pananagutan sa sakramento ng kasal;
At iadya mo po sila sa ano mang uri ng sakuna at karamdaman sa pangangatawan.
Ito’y aming hinihiling sa pamamagitan ni Hesukristo kasama ng Espiritu Santo magpasawalang hanggan.
Amen.
CHURCH NEWS BITS: June 2009 to June 2010 as Year for Priests & Year of the Two Hearts for Peace-Building and Lay Participation in Social Change
Let this period dedicated by the Church for the Sanctification of Priests inflame in us and in all the faithful under our care a deeper love for Jesus and His most Sacred Heart, full of trust on Mary, His Mother, and our Mother, too, that she will constantly and lovingly guide us to Her Son.
Wednesday, June 17, 2009
KAPISTAHAN NI SAN ANTONIO DE PADUA, ISANG MALAKING TAGUMPAY!
Isang maringal na pagdiriwang ang naganap noong nakaraang Kapistahan ni San Antonio De Padua sa Parokya. Maraming mga kaparian ang nakilahok sa mga Banal na Misa nang araw na iyon na pinangunahan ng Lubhang Kagalang-galang Obispo Leo M. Drona ng Diyosesis ng San Pablo. Sa kanyang homiliya ay binigyan diin ng Mahal na Obispo ang naging buhay, pagpapakasakit at kabanalan ng Mahal na Patron San Antonio. Sa kanyang pagtatapos ay hinimok niya ang lahat na isabuhay ang pananampalataya sa pamamagitan ng gawa.
Ang araw na iyon ay tunay ngang espesyal at katangi-tangi nang dahil na rin sa ilang mga bagay tulad ng mga bagong kasuotan ng mga Kaparian na nakilahok at nakiisa sa pagdiriwang kung saan makikita ang imahe ni San Antonio De Padua at ng batang si Hesus, ang mga naggagandahang bulaklak na espesyal na inayos at ginawa para sa Altar at sa paligid nito at ang mga bagong awitin na inihanda ng mga Koro ng Parokya.
Ang lahat ng apat na Misa sa buong araw ay dinagsa din ng maraming tao na pagpapatunay lamang na magpahanggang sa ngayon ay buhay na buhay ang pamimintuho sa Mahal na Patron San Antonio De Padua. Ang napakalaking tagumpay ng Kapistahan ni San Antonio De Padua ay produkto ng pagsasama-sama at pagtutulungan ng ibat-ibang samahang pansimbahan sa pangunguna ng Kura Paroko, Reb. Padre Toochy Ubarco kaagapay ang buong pamunuan ng Barangay sa pangunguna ni Kapitan Eric Jimenez at kanyang konseho at higit sa lahat ang tulong at panalangin ng mga parokyano ni San Antonio De Padua.
Thursday, June 4, 2009
Unang Araw ng Nobenaryo-Ika-4 ng Hunyo 2009
Isa ng tradisyon sa ating Parokya ang mag-imbita ng ibat-ibang mga kaparian mula sa mga kalapit na parokya at distrito upang pangunahan ang Banal na Misa sa siyam na araw ng Nobenaryo. Ang unang araw ng nobenaryo ay pinangunahan ni Rev. Fr. Zaldy Urgena, ang Kura Paroko ng Nuestra Senora Dela Paz y Buenviaje Parish sa Brgy. Dela Paz.
Sa kanyang homiliya, ay binigyan diin ni Fr. Zaldy ang tungkol sa 2 mahalagang utos ng Diyos, ang Pagmamahal sa Diyos at sa kapwa. At ayon sa kanya, ang pagsunod sa utos ay may dalawang uri, ang una ay pagsunod dahil sa udyok ng pagmamahal at ang isa ay pagsunod dahil sa tayo ay napipilitan lamang. Ang ating patron, si San Antonio, ayon pa rin sa kanyang paglalahad ay isa mga patunay ng pagsunod ng dahil sa pagmamahal. Nang dahil sa pagmamahal ni San Antonio, nagawa niyang magpakasakit at magpakababa para sa kaluwalhatian ng Poong Maykapal.
Sa kanyang pagtatapos ay kanyang ibinigay ang isang hamon, tanungin natin ang ating mga sarili, "Ano nga ba ang kalooban niya para sa atin? At ano ang gagawin natin ukol dito?
Friday, May 29, 2009
Thirteen-day Novena to Saint Anthony
1. O Lord, you have made Saint Anthony an apostle of the Gospel. Grant us, through his intercession, a strong and humble faith and make our lives coherent with the creed that we profess.
Glory be to the Father…
2. O God Almighty, you have made Saint Anthony a constructor of peace and fraternal charity. Look upon the victims of violence and war. Grant that in this confused world full of tensions, we may become courageous witnesses of non-violence, promoting human life and peace.
Glory be to the Father…
3. O God, you have granted Saint Anthony the gift of healing and performing miracles. Grant us health of soul and body. Grant serenity and solace to those who have asked for our prayers and make us always ready to serve the sick, the elderly and the distressed.
Glory be to the Father…
4. O Lord, you made Saint Anthony an untiring preacher of the Gospels along mankind's many paths. In your Fatherly mercy protect the homeless, refugees and emigrants; keep them safe from every danger and guide their steps along the path of peace.
Glory be to the Father…
5. O God Almighty, you granted Saint Anthony the power to reunite severed limbs. Reunite all Christians in your One and Holy Church, and grant that we may all live the mystery of unity, thus becoming one heart and one soul.
Glory be to the Father…
6. O Lord Jesus, you made Saint Anthony a great master of spiritual life. Grant us the ability to renew our lives according to the teachings of the Gospel and the beatitudes, and make us promoters of spiritual life for our brothers and sisters.
Glory be to the Father…
7. O Jesus, you granted Saint Anthony the incomparable grace of holding you as a child in his arms. Bless our children, and grant that they may grow in goodness and in health and that they may live their lives in the fear of God.
Glory be to the Father…
8. O Merciful Jesus, you granted Saint Anthony the wisdom and gifts necessary to guide souls to holiness through his preaching and priestly ministry. Grant that we may approach the Sacrament of Reconciliation, the great gift of your love, with humility and faith.
Glory be to the Father…
9. O Holy Spirit, in Saint Anthony you gave the Church and the world a great master of holy doctrine. Grant that all those who work in the sphere of information may feel the great responsibility they have and serve truth in charity and with respect for others.
Glory be to the Father…
10. O Lord, you are the Lord of the harvest. Through the intercession of Saint Anthony send many worthy religious and priests into your field, fill them with zeal, generosity and your love.
Glory be to the Father…
11. O Jesus, you called the pope to be a universal pastor, high priest and messenger of truth and peace. Through the intercession of Saint Anthony sustain and console him in his mission.
Glory be to the Father…
12. O Holy Trinity, you granted Saint Anthony the grace to know, to love and to glorify the Virgin Mary, your Blessed Mother, and our Heavenly Mother, grant that we may grow ever closer to her motherly heart, to better serve, love and glorify you, who are love itself.
Glory be to the Father…
13. O Lord, you allowed Saint Anthony to meet sister death with a serene soul. Direct our lives towards you, assist the dying and grant eternal peace to the souls of our departed brothers and sisters.
Glory be to the Father…
DEAR ST. ANTHONY: Help me to find
Glorious Saint Anthony, for centuries you have exercised the God-given power to find what was lost. Help me to recover God's grace and make me zealous in the service of God and in the practice of virtue. Let me find whatever I have lost, thus showing me the presence of your goodness.
(Our Father, Hail Mary, Glory be)
Let us pray
Saint Anthony, glorious servant of God, famous for your merits and powerful miracles, help us to find what was lost, give us help during moments of trial and enlighten our minds in the search for God's will. Help us to find once again the life of grace, which our sin destroyed, and lead us to the glory promised to us by our Saviour. We ask this through Christ our Lord, Amen.
MAY THE MONTH OF MARY
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MAY IS that time of the year in which piety is especially directed to Our Blessed Lady; it is the occasion for a tribute of faith and love to the Queen of Heaven.
In his 1965 Encyclical Mense Maio (the Month of May), which focuses on the Mother of God, Pope Paul VI wrote, “During this month Christians, both in church and in the privacy of the home, offer up to Mary from their hearts an especially fervent and loving homage of prayer and veneration. In this month, too, the benefits of God’s mercy come down to us from her throne in greater abundance”.
Many painters and sculptors have represented and continue to represent the Madonna holding the Baby Jesus very tightly and closely to herself. She seems to be afraid that somebody will try to take him away from her, or even just try to touch him. In my opinion, these artists have not understood Mary’s fundamental attitude, which is that of offering, of giving, and not of possessing.
Personally, I find Donatello’s bronze statue of the Virgin Mary, which can be admired on the High Altar of the Basilica of Saint Anthony, much more insightful. Mary has been captured in the act of standing up from her throne, reaching out in front of herself. She is holding the Baby Jesus like a paten, as an offering, and the smiling Baby seems to want to escape from his mother’s arms, almost as if he were looking for an infinite number of other hands and arms to receive him. I would even go so far as to say that in both the Madonna and the Child one can note a kind of impatience: the impatience of wanting to give something immediately.
Mary brought her son into the world but, unlike most mothers, she did not have any pretensions about wanting to keep him for herself. She gave her son to the world, to humankind. She knew full well that her son did not belong to her, but was destined to belong to others. Her son was a gift from God for all of us. The Gospels present Mary of Nazareth as a silent person who prefers to remain in the background, almost hidden, as it were.
Mary is the woman who does not step into the limelight. Her presence is a teaching of discretion and giving: it is the Word that must speak and be heard, not her. We should not be upset by this: the monstrance that bears the Word is splendid inasmuch as it is wrought from the same rare material of silence, and this silence of Mary expresses fullness, not lack of ability.
In front of that masterpiece of God which is the Virgin Mary, the correct stance for us should be that of contemplation, of openness and of silence. Devotion to Mary is really authentic if it makes us look at our inner selves, if it produces meditation on our faith which is nurtured above all by God’s love, rather than by apparitions and miracles. After all, even Mary had to find answers for the many doubts in her life without any special assistance.
Luke the Evangelist ends his version of the Annunciation with the phrase “Then, the Angel left her.” This is certainly not a happy ending. If anything it is a difficult and binding beginning. Mary was left alone, with no further extraordinary communication or reassuring message which removed her doubts. She had to make her journey with the help of her own faith, and not with the special assistance of an angel. Even in her life, as in our lives, her doubts and questions grew. She had to draw light from the darkest moments, and did not find easy ready-made answers. The angel had finished speaking, and from that moment on Mary would have to question the events of her life in order to try and understand. The same is true for all of us.
KAPISTAHAN NI SAN ANTONIO DE PADUA
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