KARATECHESIS 2012
ni: JOANNA MARIE DAVID
Naging matagumpay ang naganap na Karatechesis 2012 na nagsimula noong ika-27 ng Marso hanggang ika-11 ng Mayo sa Maria Reyna ng mga Apostoles Parish grounds. Nakilahok ang may humigit kumulang 120 participants na kinabibilangan ng mga bata mula 5 taong gulang hanggang sa mga tatay/nanay na may 41 taong gulang. Layunin ng programang ito na ituro hindi lamang ang paglinang ng disiplina sa bawat indibidwal, kundi maging ang pagpapatibay ng pananampalataya. Tunay nga na naging makabuluhan ang bakasyon ng mga nakiisa sa proyektong ito. Pinangunahan ito ni Rev. Fr. Pedro Enrique L. Rabonza IV, JCD, ang ating Kura Paroko, sa tulong ni Rev. Fr. Ben Elopre, kanyang mga kasamahan sa karate, at mga kabataang lingkod ng parokya na pinamumunuan ni Jay Duhaylongsod. Sa pagtatapos ng Karatechesis ay binigyan ang mga kalahok ng Certificate para sa kanilang katekismo at ginawaran ng green belt para naman sa karate.
FATHER'S CUP, A SUCCESSFUL FIRST
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 WINNING POSE of one of the teams who won in the Father's Cup with Fr.Betbet. (PHOTO by: PYM)
Basketball competition among the Juniors highlighted the event. The Gray team beat the Violet with final score of 49-41. John Mark Nepomuceno of Gray snagged the MVP title.
Trophies, cash prizes and special awards made the victory sweeter for the winners. The success of the event was made possible through Fr. Betbet, the Parish Youth Ministry in cooperation with the Sangguniang Kabataan, the generosity of Mr. Dominic Uy and Cong. Freddie Tiñga with the help of other sponsors. The championship day was concluded by an amusing exhibition game of gays in the game of Basketball. |
EASTER FOR ALL SEASON
by: MELVIN DE GUZMAN
Easter is the most important celebration in the liturgical year. It concludes the 40 days of Lent and starts through the Holy Week – from Easter Triduum (Maundy Thursday, Good Friday, and Black Saturday) including Resurrection Sunday until Pentecost Sunday.
This celebration makes the Catholic religion more meaningful and alive and can be related to the Department of Tourism trending tag: Catholic traditions; IT’S MORE FUN IN THE PHILIPPINES.
Saturday, April 7–The celebration of the Easter Vigil Mass signified that Christ has risen from death and that he has always remained the Way, the Truth and the Life. The liturgy begins in total darkness then the lighting/blessing of the Easter fire is done, followed by the lighting of the large Paschal candle (symbolic of the Risen Christ). Presided by Rev. Fr. Betbet Rabonza IV, a procession (from the grounds into the Church) ensued. A fire dance from the Liturgical Dancers added impact to the significance of light. Dramatic readings and singing of psalms by the Lectors Group and the Music Ministry was a highlight in the celebration. This part of the service climaxes with the singing of “Papuri sa Diyos” simultaneous with the turning on of all lights inside the church, dance from the Liturgical Dancers and fireworks; this was followed by the singing of the Alleluia and the proclamation of the Gospel.
Greatest Love of All, a song by the late Whitney Houston, was used by Fr. Betbet during his Homily to describe the love of Jesus Christ for all of us. “There’s no other greater love than to sacrifice oneself for the sake of all,” he explained as the reason for Jesus Christ’s death on the cross. He explained further that the Easter season is a reminder of Jesus’ mission to redeem us from our sins and this means a new life for us. He likewise invited all parishioners to be part of “Salubong” the next morning.
Sunday, April 8–It’s 4 o’clock in the morning and the mood in the streets in Barangay Pinagsama was already lively, courtesy of the vibrant sounds from the Drum and Lyre ensemble for the “Salubong.” The Risen Christ image was accompanied by the men with the MRA Parish as the starting point, while the women joined the procession of the images of the Blessed Virgin Mary (Our Lady of Joy), and the other Saints (which were the representation of every Damayan) at the Our Lady of Lourdes Chapel. The procession convened at Phase 2 main road (also the venue for the Easter Mass). The “Salubong” re-enacted the initial meeting of the Blessed Virgin Mary and Jesus Christ after his resurrection which was vividly executed by the Worship Ministry. A child dressed as an angel removed the mourning veil of the Blessed Mother, signifying the end of Mary’s grieving. Fireworks lighted up the sky and the children (dressed up as angels) danced before the Mass proper.
Rev. Fr. Ramon “Monching” Dela Cruz assisted Fr. Betbet in the Mass celebration. In his homily, he said that he was surprised with the enormous number of parishioners who joined the celebration. He added that Jesus Christ was pleased already with the kind of devotion the people have shown. He hoped for the continuous support of the parishioners in all of the parish programs and to always believe and apply into one’s life the Word of God. Fr. Betbet expressed his appreciation for everyone who assisted/helped in making the
Easter celebration meaningful and memorable.
This celebration makes the Catholic religion more meaningful and alive and can be related to the Department of Tourism trending tag: Catholic traditions; IT’S MORE FUN IN THE PHILIPPINES.
Saturday, April 7–The celebration of the Easter Vigil Mass signified that Christ has risen from death and that he has always remained the Way, the Truth and the Life. The liturgy begins in total darkness then the lighting/blessing of the Easter fire is done, followed by the lighting of the large Paschal candle (symbolic of the Risen Christ). Presided by Rev. Fr. Betbet Rabonza IV, a procession (from the grounds into the Church) ensued. A fire dance from the Liturgical Dancers added impact to the significance of light. Dramatic readings and singing of psalms by the Lectors Group and the Music Ministry was a highlight in the celebration. This part of the service climaxes with the singing of “Papuri sa Diyos” simultaneous with the turning on of all lights inside the church, dance from the Liturgical Dancers and fireworks; this was followed by the singing of the Alleluia and the proclamation of the Gospel.
Greatest Love of All, a song by the late Whitney Houston, was used by Fr. Betbet during his Homily to describe the love of Jesus Christ for all of us. “There’s no other greater love than to sacrifice oneself for the sake of all,” he explained as the reason for Jesus Christ’s death on the cross. He explained further that the Easter season is a reminder of Jesus’ mission to redeem us from our sins and this means a new life for us. He likewise invited all parishioners to be part of “Salubong” the next morning.
Sunday, April 8–It’s 4 o’clock in the morning and the mood in the streets in Barangay Pinagsama was already lively, courtesy of the vibrant sounds from the Drum and Lyre ensemble for the “Salubong.” The Risen Christ image was accompanied by the men with the MRA Parish as the starting point, while the women joined the procession of the images of the Blessed Virgin Mary (Our Lady of Joy), and the other Saints (which were the representation of every Damayan) at the Our Lady of Lourdes Chapel. The procession convened at Phase 2 main road (also the venue for the Easter Mass). The “Salubong” re-enacted the initial meeting of the Blessed Virgin Mary and Jesus Christ after his resurrection which was vividly executed by the Worship Ministry. A child dressed as an angel removed the mourning veil of the Blessed Mother, signifying the end of Mary’s grieving. Fireworks lighted up the sky and the children (dressed up as angels) danced before the Mass proper.
Rev. Fr. Ramon “Monching” Dela Cruz assisted Fr. Betbet in the Mass celebration. In his homily, he said that he was surprised with the enormous number of parishioners who joined the celebration. He added that Jesus Christ was pleased already with the kind of devotion the people have shown. He hoped for the continuous support of the parishioners in all of the parish programs and to always believe and apply into one’s life the Word of God. Fr. Betbet expressed his appreciation for everyone who assisted/helped in making the
Easter celebration meaningful and memorable.
MRAP ANNUAL RETREAT
by: MAE CYPRESS DUBLIN
Maria Reyna ng mga Apostoles Parish held its annual retreat at Maryridge Healing and Renewal House of the Good Shepherd Sisters in Tagaytay City last February 17-18, 2012.
The annual retreat is a requirement for Extraordinary Ministers of the Holy Communion (EMHC), Lectors and Commentators Ministry (LCM) and Mother Butler Guild (MBG). Representatives from the Music Ministry, Apostolado ng Panalangin and Social Services Development Ministry were also present.
Rev. Fr. Betbet Rabonza, the Retreat Master, led the servers in their reflection and spiritual journey which focused on discipleship and the value of forgiveness. Fr. Bet shared that the retreat is a time reserved for God a time to be attentive to God’s presence, a time for thanksgiving, to examine one’s life, and time to reconcile.
The annual retreat is a requirement for Extraordinary Ministers of the Holy Communion (EMHC), Lectors and Commentators Ministry (LCM) and Mother Butler Guild (MBG). Representatives from the Music Ministry, Apostolado ng Panalangin and Social Services Development Ministry were also present.
Rev. Fr. Betbet Rabonza, the Retreat Master, led the servers in their reflection and spiritual journey which focused on discipleship and the value of forgiveness. Fr. Bet shared that the retreat is a time reserved for God a time to be attentive to God’s presence, a time for thanksgiving, to examine one’s life, and time to reconcile.
The Lectors and Commentators Ministry during the Annual Retreat in Tagaytay. (PHOTO by: Cypress Dublin)
BURULAN PARA SA NAMAYAPA NG BRGY. PINAGSAMA
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Kabilang sa mga dumalo ay ang mga pulitiko sa pamumuno ni Dating Justice Dante Tinga. (PHOTO by: Florence Forca)
Pinagnunahan ni Bishop Mylo Hubert Vergara D.D at Rev.Fr. Pedro Enrique Rabonza IV, JCD ang pagbabasbas ng burulan. (PHOTO by: Florence Forca)
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HEALING MASS
by: JONATHAN ECHIVERRI
Our sicknesses help us, most of the time, becoming closer to God thru atonement of sins. Often times, sickness makes us understand the inner value of life, which is the most valuable gift from God. For these very reasons, our Parish, Maria Reyna ng mga Apostoles, during the celebration of the Feast of Our Lady of Lourdes and World Day of Sick last February 11, 2012, celebrated a Mass for the Sick at 9:00 in the morning. The mass with anointing of the Holy Chrism Oil was presided by our Parish Priest, Rev. Fr. Bet-bet, assisted by Rev. Fr. Monching and Rev. Fr. Ben. The mass was attended by about 200 parishioners who received the physical and/or spiritual healing.
WRITE: RIGHT NOW (THE REGINA APOSTOLORUM NEWSLETTER SEMINAR)
by: SHEILA MARIE FORCA
The Regina Apostolorum newsletter team held their initial seminar on Writing Skills facilitated by Sis Madel Lavista last February 8, 2012 at F.A. Room, MRAP. The seminar was aimed to enhance the knowledge and capability of the RA team for a more creative and effective writing.
Writing is not as simple as others may think. To be able to write, one needs to know the steps of the writing process as well as the characteristics of good, effective writing (and to read a lot!), Good writing is the result of constant practice, hard work, critical thinking, and passion to write.
As writers, it will help if we keep in mind some Basic Principles of Bioethics: Beneficence Quality of being kind or charitable (Writing only what is good and just for all); Non-Maleficence - Not causing harm or evil nor be capable of doing such acts (Do not write such thoughts that may hurt someone); Veracity - Being true, honest or precise (Being truthful in everything we write).
These tips should encourage all aspirants toward becoming a good and effective writer.
What are you waiting for? Write, right now!
Writing is not as simple as others may think. To be able to write, one needs to know the steps of the writing process as well as the characteristics of good, effective writing (and to read a lot!), Good writing is the result of constant practice, hard work, critical thinking, and passion to write.
As writers, it will help if we keep in mind some Basic Principles of Bioethics: Beneficence Quality of being kind or charitable (Writing only what is good and just for all); Non-Maleficence - Not causing harm or evil nor be capable of doing such acts (Do not write such thoughts that may hurt someone); Veracity - Being true, honest or precise (Being truthful in everything we write).
These tips should encourage all aspirants toward becoming a good and effective writer.
What are you waiting for? Write, right now!
