June 2011 By Del Almanzor
The author is dead.
New blood. New breed. New direction.
This statement dominated the discussions during the first Parish of the Immaculate Heart of Mary (PIHM) Media Ministry Writing Workshop held last May 29 at the Assumption Antipolo CSS Kiosk. Present at the 5-hour worskhop were a subset of members from the Tugon newsletter staff, led by guest speaker Mrs. Chay Florencio, a BA Filipino major from the University of the Philippines, Diliman, and formerly a teacher in Campus Journalism at the High School Department of St. Paul College, Pasig. The workshop topics reinforced by her professional experience deemed valuable and most fit for the writing-related concerns of the Media Ministry. The activity was introduced through a brief discussion of essential concepts regarding news writing and feature article writing, together with some tips on working with the newsletter layout; the enlightening workshop proper then followed. This involved critiquing of each writer’s article drafts, with every participant contributing his/her own comments and suggestions for the improvement of the article under scrutiny. With this, a new concept, “the author is dead,” was introduced, encouraging each writer’s acceptance of criticism and appreciation of praise in silence, leaving his personal counter arguments aside until the rest of the team had finished reviewing the “dead author’s” work. Each one is then given the floor at the end of the review to express his/her side. With each “resurrection” came a beginning of a new kind: the writers, now more informed and enlightened, have become more open to criticism, to other people’s ideas, and to positive change. Ready to make this
The Diocese of Antipolo launches its website!
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change concrete, the writMedia ministry members hard at work ers of what would be a new-and-improved Tugon may not only be more efficient stewards of mass media, but also be more effective stewards of the Lord through the power of the written word. Mahalaga ang inyong tugon. Join us in our movement towards spreading the Word most effectively. Write to us at tugon_newsletter@yahoo.com for your much appreciated comments and suggestions.
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ABANGAN SA JULY! The Diocese of Antipolo(DOA) launched its website last June 5, 2011, which also happens to be World Communications Day. Check out the website at www.dioceseofantipolo.com. Now, you can easily browse information like contact numbers and mass schedules from the 57 parishes under our diocese. Get informed about the latest news in our neighbouring parishes. The DOA website is maintained by Fr. Larry Paz and his staff in the Diocesan Commission for Social Communications.
www.dioceseofantipolo.com
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Countdown to August!
News updates on World Youth Day 2011 By Karina Mendoza
A New Chapter for
Mary Mother of The Church ChapeL
The Mary Mother of the Church Chapel
photo credit: Gabz Montes
While it was difficult at first for the Daang Bakal community to say goodbye to the chapel within the SAIDI (Southeast Asia Interdisciplinary Development Institute) formation house where masses were held every Sunday for the past 28 years, this change paved the way to the birth of the Parish’s newest chapel, the Mary Mother of the Church Chapel. Built within the same vicinity and now home to around 200 regular mass-goers, the chapel was blessed with its first Holy Mass last Easter Sunday, April 24, 2011, by our parish priest, Fr. Sandy Enhaynes. Regular masses will be held there every Sunday at 9:15 A.M by Monsignor Pete and Fr. Bernard, alternately, of the Mary Mother of the Church Congregation.
This coming August, delegates from the Diocese of Antipolo, along with thousands of youth from around the world will once again gather to celebrate our Catholic faith during the 2011 World Youth Day (WYD) in Madrid, Spain. Fr. Sandy Enhaynes, our Parish Priest, will head the delegation.What started as a 58-member delegation from the diocese is now down to 25 delegates, with Aika Montes as the sole representative from our parish. Aika has been an active member of the Sacred Music Ministry for the past 11 years since our parish was still being established. Now on her final year in college and midway her5thecont. thru on page <Aika Montes- Our Parish’s delegate to WYD’11
Construction Updates Partial materials for the church roofing/canopy have already been purchased and now being installed. Finishing of the canopy, roofing and railing is targeted to be done next. Next step would be the construction of the Archbishop’s Walk, which is estimated to cost 2million pesos. This is the main access to the ground floor of our Church.
Church Construction FUNDs Report
A rendered image of the church with the Archbishop’s Walk found at the lower right side of the photo.
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Actual site photo albums are posted at our parish facebook page. Search for “Parish of the Immaculate Heart of Mary”.
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Aba Syempre! ni Carina Salvador
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ba Syempre! Iyan ang karaniwang ekspresyon ng higit -kumulang 260 na Kabataan na lumahok sa kauna- unahang “Marian Camp” na ginanap noong May 14, 2011 sa Assumption Antipolo High-School Cafeteria na inilunsad ng Parokya ng “Kalinis-linisang Puso ni Maria”. Ang naturang programa ay pinangunahan ng “Institute of Preaching Lay Ministry” sa ilalim ng“Dominican Province of the Philippines” at ng “Youth Ministry” ng ating Parokya sa pamumuno ni Ate Jackie Calixto. Ang Tema nito ay “AKO, Si MARIA, at Si BRO.” Dito nagkaroon ng iba’t ibang aktibidad tulad ng “Talks” ng mga lay preachers na sina Marian Villfaña, Rafael Jae at Antonio Colonge III, mga Palaro tulad ng “caterpillar, malong race, at pass the message” at “aba syempre!” ang pelikulang kinapulu-
tan ng magandang aral ng lahat ang “MONK’S MEAL”. Sa pamamagitan ng mga ito ay nakilala nila nang higit ang kanilang mga sarili, kapwa, at higit sa lahat ang “Poong Maykapal”. Itinuro din ang kahalagahan ng mga Kabataan sa pagpapalaganap ng Salita ng Diyos. “Aba syempre!” hindi Sila nagkakamali, kailangan sila ng simbahan na higit sa kanilang talento at oras ay ang kanilang “SARILI”. Natapos ang buong isang araw ngunit hindi nila alintana ang pagod dahil “aba syempre!” bawat isa ay nasiyahan, natuto, at nasabi nilang “AKO,Si MARIA at Si BRO” ay tunay na naranasan ang bawat isa sa Camp na ito. Ikaw, masasagot mo rin ba SIYA ng “ABA SYEMPRE!” ?
Pay it forward. Every Saturday morning around 35 kids from our less fortunate communities come to the Parish eagerly wanting to be tutored in Math and English. Volunteer tutors spend an hour or two helping these kids master their les- Our parish educasons. No previous teaching tion grantees / mga experience is required- only lots Batang Parokya of patience, good command of English and Math subjects, and a bagful of energy. Share your time. Share your talent. Help our kids go the distance!
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photo credit: Ivan
Isa sa mga group activity sa Youth Camp
Ayoko sa Plastic!! Do you know that the local government of Antipolo has enacted the Ordinance 2008-287, BANNING the USE OF PLASTIC BAGS AND POLYSTYRENE CONTAINERS (i.e., Styrofoam) in the city? Let us do our part! Help save the environment by utilizing reusable shopping bags and using washable containers or bringing non-disposable food storages next time you order for take-out.
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Camp Maria 2011:
by Angela Michelle A. Paguio
to Heaven” Kids playing “Run were made y the relay where s of Mary’s virto form sentence rs with words tues from the sta
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hat day could not have inspired anyone better. Kids Grades 3 to 6 from the Catechism classes of each community in the Parish gathered together last May 13 to participate in Camp Maria, the first-ever Marian Camp for kids held in PIHM. The camp was made possible by Munting Sambayanan ni Kristo (MSK) leaders, teachers, youth volunteers, and some of our own parish workers. They made all the preparations - from the setting up of the eight centers which surrounded the parish grounds to distributing giveaways to all of the participants. The event aimed to honor the Virgin Mary as the mother of Jesus and as the patron of PIHM, letting the kids know her
virtues so that they can take after The her example as God’s follower and Visitation, Annunciation, Wedto ask for her intercession to bring ding at Cana, Nativity of Our Lord us closer to Jesus. Jesus, Assumption of Mary to The kids were randomly grouped Heaven, Immaculate Concepcion, Mary at the Foot of the Cross, Preinto 8 and were given a copy of a sentation of Jesus in the Temple schedule enumerating the order of centers they should stay for A relay game, interprethe group discussion and activitative dance, playing of a Marian ties which were held afterwards. song with the use of bells, mimIn each center, a corresponding ing a Marian poem, puppet-makmystery of the rosary which deing, arranging of cartoon strips picted the role of Mary in the life in sequence, mobile-making and of Jesus was discussed. They were clay-shaping. given 15 minutes for each station and a total of 2 hours to accomph ot o cr ed it: An ge la plish their schedules. At the end of M ic he lle A. Pa gu io every activity, each group received a puzzle piece, which when completed at their last center, would form the image of Our Lady of the Assumption. The most active group and the most enthusiastic members were recognized during the awarding ceremony. A total of 115 kids took part in the event. The kids le arnin g an interp
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... from page 3 sis, she knows fully well that taking part in this pilgrimage will be a challenge. Nevertheless, the insights to be gained from this experience and the opportunity to share this with fellow youth when she gets back are invaluable. By the time you will be reading this article, there will be only around 50 days to go ‘till World
Youth Day 2011. Just 50 days left for the WYD delegates to prepare emotionally, spiritually, physically and financially before they embark on this journey. Our past parish delegates during the 2008 WYD in Sydney, Australia, Julie and Lalee were very blessed to have felt the full support of our parish. Some parishioners knitted scarves for them, provided
their Filipiñana attire, gave monetary donations, and prayed for them all throughout their trip. This year, we also invite you to join Aika in her journey and we ask for your support through prayers and through any form of assistance you may offer. For cash donations or any form of support, please call 6964387/ 0915-5898411. 5
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Q:
Why do we revere SAINTS?
WHY DO CATHOLICS SEEM TO BE IN A RUSH IN PROCLAIMING SOMEONE HOLY? John Paul II died on April 2, 2005; it’s been only 6 years and already he is called blessed. No doubt will he soon be made a saint. A: In Pope John Paul II’s case, it does seem quick; but he is more the exception than the rule. (Mother Teresa is, too) Actually, the Church does not “make” saints; only God can. What she does is to recognize the unusually excellent holiness of a deceased man or woman after a formal process has verified it. Q: DO ALL SAINTS GO THROUGH THIS PROCESS? A: Well, in the early Church, some had been honored by tradition: particular persons in the Bible seen as exemplars of holiness, apostles, martyrs, confessors, etc. But from the 10th century onwards, as the Church expanded and developed, a universal formal method of judgment was devised and modified over time. Q: WHAT DOES THIS PROCESS INVOLVE? 1. PUBLIC ACCLAMATION. - Christians in a community or a religious order or organization convinced of the extraordinary holiness of one of their own who has died, make private devotions to him, seek his intercession and campaign for his beatification. With positive results from his intercession, they apply 6
ICAL STUDY of the Venerable’s life. The miracle supposedly resulting from his intercession is reviewed until the Roman physicians are completely satisfied that “There is no scientific explanation from what has occurred.” Examples are: healing, body intact long after burial, etc.
illustration by Gabz Montes
“HOLINESS IS A REALITY. It is not an impractical idea meant for the “goody-goody”. Not at all! “
for the opening of their candidate’s cause to the local bishop with all the relevant information and evidence. Thereupon, the candidate is called SERVANT OF THE LORD. 2. CONVENING a board of experts - They cautiously probe the candidate’s life, quality of his faith and service through numerous questions and interviews. Any miracle attributed to his intercession is carefully investigated by doctors and scientists. If everything adds up, the bishop sends the papers to Rome, to the Congregation for the Cause of Saints. The candidate gets the title of VENERABLE. 3. THOROUGH HISTORICAL-CRIT-
4. BEATIFICATION - The Congregation forwards the cause to the Pope. When all requirements are approved.. and the latter rules for beatification, the Venerable is called BLESSED and can now be honored in public. 5. CANONIZATION - To proclaim one is Saint, everyone waits: even the Vatican waits, letting God take control. Once the BLESSED is credited with another authenticated miracle, accepted as a sign from God of his heroic virtues/holiness, then the Blessed has passed the final test; and as his reputation for holiness continues to grow worldwide, the Pope is likely to canonize and command the public veneration of the newly proclaimed saint by the Universal Church. Just to let you know, there are cases where for lack of a miracle, some have been stuck as Venerable or Blessed for years, or for centuries even. Q: BUT WHAT OF ALL THE OTHER HOLY MEN AND WOMEN WHO HAVE DIED? SURELY THOUSANDS MUST HAVE LIVED LIVES OF GREAT VIRTUES YET ARE NOT BEATIFIED, MUCH LESS CANONIZED! cont. on page 8
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Battle for the Health of the Family
ll life comes from a father and a mother, through an act of total love that can be sustained to provide care for the fruit of their love. True love gives true peace and joy and this gift has been made equally available to all, whether rich or poor. Technology has made it possible for partners to perform pleasurable acts without love for each other. It is now possible to experience pleasure without producing the ‘burden’. This destroys the beauty of the act of love. It cancels the challenges to develop meaningful relationships that are needed in true love. When these technologies were being popularized in the 1960s, Pope Paul VI issued the encyclical ‘Human Life’ or HUMANAE VITAE: The transmission of human life is a most serious role in which married people collaborate freely and responsibly with God the Creator. It has always been a source of great joy to them, even though it sometimes entails many difficulties and hardships. It had defined responsible parenthood as being faithful to God and to your spouse, hoping and trusting the Lord amidst the challenges of caring for
your family, and developing a great love for God and your family. Indeed, each one of us realizes the peace and joy of having a loving family. The practice of using methods and pills that hinder the total giving of love to one another is not an action of responsible parents. Those who are exercising sexual freedom use these things because they think they should be able to get the sexual pleasure of doing it with more than one. There are no government laws that prohibit the use of these methods and pills, except for abortion. The gadgets are readily available even in convenience stores and drugstores.
So what do we need the RH Bill for?
The purpose of the bill is to allow the government to use our money for purchasing and distributing these methods and pills to the poor for free. Is this the bill that will make them responsible parents? Proliferation of these gadgets will encourage sexual activities outside of marriage or doing the sex act with people
you do not love. T hus, having these methods around is anti-family. Also, the bill claims to protect the sexually liberated from the spread of HIV and AIDS. It did not mention the number one sexually transmitted disease: the human papillomavirus (HPV) which is the cause of cervical cancer. It subsists in the skin from the waist to the thigh. It transfers to the hand and even through the tongue. Thus it can be transmitted with or without a condom. If the government really was concerned, the ‘gadgets’ or methods therefore should include rubber gloves, rubber cover for tongues and rubber cycling shorts for the sexually free and active. Where life begins: Nature saw it fit that neither the egg cell from the mother, nor the sperm cell from the father should attach to any bacteria, virus or dirt and risk the formation of ‘X-men’ or mutants. The sterile environment in it had made the womb as a symbol of purity. The Hand of God is necessary cont. on page 11
Formation para sa mga miyembro ng Mary Mother of the Church Chapel, isinasagawa
12 lectors mula sa Mary Mother of the Church Chapel (dati’y mas kilala bilang SAIDI) ay dumaan sa isa isang formation program upang lalong lumawak ang kaalaman ukol sa kanilang pagsilbi bilang isang lector. Ang mga facilitator ng nasabing formation program ay sila Kuya Jun Solomon(kasalukuyang namumuno sa Evangelization Ministry), Meilani Wong (head ng mga lector), at si Arlene Cabasag(head ng Worship Ministry, dating head ng mga lector,). Ito ay sinimulan sa chapel ng Mary Mother of the Church noong Hunyo 4,2011, hanggang 7 Mga altar servers na nageensayo kasabay cont. on page 8 ang mga bagong miyembro
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A: That is the reason why we celebrate the feast of All Saints. Canonized or not, we remember and honor believers who have gone to their eternal rest in God’s merciful grace. Q: ONE LAST QUESTION: WHY DO CATHOLICS MAKE SO MUCH OF SAINTS? ARE YOU NOT CONCERNED OF IDOLATRY? A: The veneration of Saints is a uniquely Catholic practice; but they are and should always be venerated in a manner subordinated to the more glorious praise of the Father, the Son and the Holy Spirit. It is God alone we worship and adore. The feasts of saints are in reality, celebrations of Christ through whom God’s grace came to men and women who were thus able to grow in great sanctity. We love our saints who are a vital part of our triangle community, (saints, souls in purgatory and we, the living). They intercede for us. We ask them to pray with us and for us
to the Father and to Jesus, the One, True and Ultimate mediator between God and us; and time and again, they have proved considerable “influence” on the Power that is in heaven. We honor them in whom we see concretely the wonderful work of God. They are evidences of the Gospel truths: God loves us, truly saves believers, does marvelous things for sinners, pours out His spirit and keeps His light shining to guide us out of the dark. They are signs of the Kingdom we all aspire to reach. They are our models. Coming from all walks of life, occupation, race, nationality; they inspire us to imitate them in our life. Each one of them shows some particular trait of Jesus and in imitating them, we imitate Him. Finally, we claim the Church to be holy, to be with grace. The saints help us see that holiness is not just a possibility or a challenge. HOLINESS IS A REALITY. It is not an impractical idea
meant for the “goody-goody”. Not at all! Just read the lives of some saints. Holiness is an ATTAINABLE REALITY to which all of us are called. Or else, why would the Lord command us to pursue it? “Just as he who called you is holy, so be holy in all you do, for it is written: ‘BE HOLY FOR I AM HOLY.’ “ (1 Pe 1:15) Sources: Dodds, Bill: Making Saints” McBrien, Richards: “Mary and the saints”
Formation para sa mga Miyembro ...from page 6 Hulyo tuwing Linggo, Bukod sa mga lector, ang Ministry of Altar Servers (MAS),na pinamumunuan ni Gabz Montes ay gumawa na rin ng hakbang upang i-welcome ang mga bagong miyembro, at mas patatagin ang samahan ng MAS bilang iisang parokya. Dumalaw si Gabz upang ihikayat ang mga altar servers ng Mary Mother of the Church Chapel na makisali sa mga regular na gawain ng MAS sa parokya.
By Tess Mapa
read PARISH LIBRARY HOURS: when:Every SATURDAY 8:30 am-10:30 am. where: building next to our temporary 8 Church
“THE CONFESSIONS OF ST. AUGUSTINE” (TRANSLATED) BY F. J. SHEED, A SPIRITUAL AUTOBIOGRAPHY.
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A spiritual autobiography of St. Augustine who wrote the Confessions in 399 A.D.,having been twelve years a Catholic and three years a bishop. In him the Church found its first towering intellect, if not its last, for another six hundred years. St. Augustine, as a man, was a mix of intense sexual passion and held a passion for intellectual truth. Confessions, the most famous of all spiritual books is altogether timeless and virtually unsurpassed in evoking spiritual mood.
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“THE RULE OF ST. BENEDICT” BY ANTHONY C. MEISEL AND M.L. DEL MASTRO A simple readable guide for spiritual perfection. St. Benedict wrote this guide in the 6th century for his monks at Monte Cassino, and it was followed from the Middle Ages down to the present by men and women in every Christian monastic community. In this book is a list of “the instruments of good works” and if we remember to use these tools, we will be rewarded in heaven. Beware, for the path isn’t easy at all, as it is masterfully strewn with the devil’s devious but subtle influences.
“OUT OF THE GARDEN, WOMEN WRITERS ON THE BIBLE” EDITED BY CHRISTINA BUCHMANN AND CELINA SPIEGEL A collection of essays by women and their take on particular Bible stories and its relevance to their own lives, with twenty-eight writers the likes of Fay Weldon (“Samson and His Women”);Kathleen Norris (“The Paradox of the Psalms”) and Ursula K. LeGuin (“She Unnames Them”), just for starters. cont. on page 11
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PhotographerTurnedParticipant By Angela Michelle A. Paguio
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o cover an event as a photographer has long been one of my frustrations. Until just recently, not only had I been blessed with the chance to make it come true, but also got more than what I have bargained for. Last May 13, I came to the Parish ready with a camera and an observant mind to cover Camp Maria event expecting that it would be sort of exciting given the prior clues I had about the activities lined-up for the kids. But alas, I was proven wrong. As I stopped by the centers to capture memorable moments, I would find myself trying to look as if I was checking pictures in my camera when in fact I had been intently listening to the discussion. Seeing kids in their innocence and playful selves enjoy participating or just listening and responding to the volunteers gave me complete joy, as it was to an extent therapeutic. Up to this day, I am still amazed by how eager the kids had been to learn about the lives of Jesus and the Virgin Mary. Needless to say, the camp exceeded my expectations and at the end of the event I felt like a participant myself in ways more than one; only that I was taller, ahead of a few years and held a camera in my hands. 10
Album Review – From the Rooftops, Desperation Band By Luigi Lejano
And there I was, waiting for I have been listening to this album for my copy of the new album “New just a few weeks now, although a few Song” from the States which was to of these songs I have listened to in be shipped to my office, when I de- the past because this was shared to cided to make a review from a fairly me by a dear friend. The songs I liked old yet good album from the Desper- the most in this album were “Roofation Band. Ladies and gentlemen, I tops”, a lively song proclaiming God’s present to you “From the Rooftops”, goodness to be shared and shouted an album from way back 2004. to the world; “Treasure”, a mellow Desperation Band, led by song that reminds us that God alone Jon Egan, is part of the Worship provides and that He is our real treaMinistry of New Life Church in Colo- sure; The album contains the usual rado Springs, Colorado. Desperation mellow praise songs like “Beauty Of Band was first formed in 2001, when The Lord” and “Amazed”, and the New Life Church pastor David Per- not-so-usual alternative, fast-beat kins suggested that Jon Egan, Jared rock songs like “This Is My Life” and Anderson, and Glenn Packiam play “The Whole Earth”. It’s a lively album together with their that will keep you on bands at the first your feet and leave Desperation Cona smile on your face ference. This conbecause it expressference is held anes love for God. nually in June and Listen to the words July where thoufrom “Rooftops” sands of college : “I was blind but and high school stunow see! From the dents, desperate rooftops I will sing! for a deeper walk I was bound but with God, attend. now I’m free!”. If Source: “Desperayou’re into Hillsong, tion Band” Wikipe- “As the band puts it, Chris Tomlin, Castdia. 17 May 2011. ing Crowns and the their songs are “songs like, this album and Web. May 2011. From the of praise and worship all the other albums Rooftops album is a this band will deffor a desperate gen- of collection of praise initely fit into your and worship songs eration.” playlist. If not, and which the band peryou find Switchfoot, forms during the Three Doors Down, worship-concerts they hold. The col- Creed and bands pleasing to your lection of songs in the album con- ears, you’ll appreciate this as well. tains lyrics that profess faith and love My rate on this album? I for God, and entices the listener to choose not to give one for the conshare and profess the same love they tent because it’s like giving a rating have. As the band puts it, their songs cont. on page 11 are “songs of praise and worship for a desperate generation”.
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Album Review – From the Rooftops, Desperation Band ...from page 9 to our mass songs. However, my rate would be more on the musical and delivery side, like the way the American Idol judges do it- I give this an average 3.5. Why? Simplelike our mass songs, they are repetitive chants. Take “The Whole Earth” for example. Listening to that song, I feel like I have heard the line “The whole Earth is full of your glory!” in a single song more than I can endure in my whole life. It is a good song, yes, but somehow, you’ll drown in the repetitiveness of the lyrics. Appealing and as happy as they may sound, once you get to listen to this, days without end, you’ll get pretty burnt out, thus extinguishing the fire. It is good listening material, but I strongly believe it would be enjoyed better when included in a playlist with similar songs in its genre. It’s like when you eat a delicious fruit; pineapple, for example. It’s really good, but when you eat a lot of it, you get sick of its taste. If you mix it in a fruit
salad, with cream in all its glory, it will taste better and you’ll surely have more servings. `Listen to it yourself to give better justice to the album. You can usually get a copy of the album from your local record bar or your local stall of House of Praise where I got mine. And to end this review, I would just like to share with you what the band says in this and all their other albums- Remember that God is always good and we must shout it from the rooftops for all to hear cause He’s that good! Keep the peace and rock on! :)
As the Deer... from page 7 for the two cells to still join in spite of the thickness of their protective membranes. Each new life is a miracle from God. Pills and creams have been developed to prevent this new life from clinging to the womb to survive. These pills and creams have been known to
“AKITA: THE TEARS AND MESSAGE OF MARY” BY REV. TEIJI YASUDA
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This may be pamphlet –sized, but it is big in spiritual discoveries. Fatima and Akita are “sister” events. “The author Fr. Yasuda was sent by Our Lady Herself to the convent in Akita to be chaplain and spiritual director,” says the blurb. He was a witness to the miracles and the Virgin’s message.
The Desperation Band rocks on!
cause cancer. These are anti-women and anti-family. This is a battle for the family and the families can fight it with prayers. As one church, let us be united in the struggle against the pitfalls of modern society and have the open mind to see the negative effects of seemingly good things being offered to us.
“Genital HPV Infection Fact Sheet.” Centers for disease control and prevention. Web. May 20011.< .http://www.cdc.gov/std/hpv/stdfacthpv.htm> “Humanae Vitae” Vatican.Web. May 20011. <http://www.vatican.va/holy_father/paul_vi/ encyclicals/documents/hf_p-vi_enc_25071968_ humanae-vitae_en.html>
“WHERE ANGELS WALK” (TRUE STORIES OF HEAVENLY VISITORS) BY JOAN W. ANDERSON, A collection of angel stories which one won’t be able to put down. The book offers “overwhelming evidence that heavenly beings are very much with us.” Of course angels are all around us: right in our own homes, in the middle of traffic, on the highway, in the woods – winged warriors all.
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Schedule
STRENGTHEN your SOUL!
July 2, 2011 (Saturday)
Divine Mercy- 0917-9959242 Legion of Mary- 0912-2043269 Basic Bible Study(BBS)- 0919-6284055 PREX(Parish Renewal Experience)- 0919-6284055 Family Life Apostolate- 0906-2230305
Holy Mass
Be a VOLUNTEER at PIHM!
Sacred Music Ministry- 0922-8290693 Lector- 0929-9238185 Altar Servers-0917-3240935 Mother Butlers Guild- 0917-8559329 Lay Ministers- 0916-3321407 Ministry of Ushers & Greeters - 0916-2639086 Social & Human Devt. Ministry- 0920-9242140 Education (be a tutor or sponsor)- 0916-7733029 Livelihood- 0918-9117381 Youth & Vocations- 0915-3116105/ 0917-5241019 (Sr. Sarah of FMIJ) 0949-1442362 Media Ministry(be a writer or graphic artist)- 0917-8458957
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First Friday Adoration Solemnity of the Most Sacred Heart of Jesus Feast of the Immaculate Heart of Mary Feed the Hungry 9:00 am at the Antipolo Cathedral (Diocese of Antipolo-Divine Mercy) Kasalang Bayan 9:00 am at the Parish grounds Divine Mercy Prayer Formation 2:00 pm at the Parish Lectorâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Recollection 8:30 am at the Parish grounds First Friday Adoration 8:00 pm at the Parish grounds Solemnity of the Assumption of Mary World Youth Day 2011 Madrid, Spain
July 1 July 1
7:00am-8:00am
Palarong Pinoy 8:30am -10:30am 10:30am-12nn
July 2 July 5
6pm-8pm
July 17
8pm-8:30pm
Aug.16-21
Family Bible Quiz
teatro maria (acting competition)
YAHWEH SAYAWIT!
SALU-SALO para sa'ting SIMBAHAN!
Aug. 5 Aug. 15
CookFest
Competition will be held at Church site.
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July 9
July 18
Mass will be at the parish grounds
8:30pm-10pm
Bingo Sosyal
For Grade School and High School students A competition that will challenge participants to cook-up a nutritious & delicious pasta dish. Test your BIBLE IQ! Enrich your knowledge about our faith! Competition will be held at Church site. Dance number from Parish Youth Ministry Snack FundraiserGive any amount to help finish our Church, for every drink & snack. Game tickets available at the parish office for P100 ea.
July 3, 2011 (Sunday)
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Official Newsletter of the Parish of the Immaculate Heart of Mary Hinulugan Taktak Road, Fairmount Hills subd., Antipolo City Tel. no. 696-43-87
Publisher Parish of the Immaculate Heart of Mary Editor in Chief Gabriel D. Montes Asst. Editor Delarie S. Almanzor Layout & Design Nathalie V. Mendoza Contributors Delarie S. Almanzor Min C. Arellano Luigi D.P. Lejano Tess P. Mapa Karina V. Mendoza Gabriel D. Montes Wilfrido F. Montes Angela A. Paguio Carina P. Salvador Advisers Rev. Fr. Alexander V. Enhaynes Parish Priest Lito C. Mendoza 12 PPC President
Procession procession from FMIJ to
Assembly is at the Franciscan Missionaries of the Infant Jesus convent (Summerville)
4:30pm -5:30pm
Harana kay
The Sacred Music Ministry honors our Mother Mary through songs.
5:30pm6:30pm 6:30pm7:30pm
Holy Mass
3pm-4:30pm
our parish grounds
7:30pm-9pm
Maria
Mass will be at the parish grounds
SALU-SALU DINNER
Simple agape for everyone!
MUSIKRISTO
Participants will be performing acoustic covers of Christian songs. Competition will be at Church site.
Acoustic Showdown!
Awarding Night