Diocese of Parañaque
Cardinal Tagle’s Statement (Invitation) on Death Penalty
“An Invitation to Reflect, Pray, and Act” A Statement of Cardinal Luis Antonio G. Tagle, Archbishop of Manila, on Death Penalty (2 February 2017)
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Rev. Fr. Alvin Cabacang, OSM (1966 – 2017)
Sadly, we share the news of the very unexpected death of our Servite brother Fr Alvin Cabacang, OSM, who died yesterday afternoon in Portland, OR. Fr. Alvin, a member of the St. Peregrine Philippine Vicariate, had been ministering at The Grotto since 2012 and was a much loved member of the Grotto and Portland communities. A memorial Mass will be held at a later date. Eternal rest grant unto him, O Lord, and let perpetual light shine upon him. May his soul, and the souls of all the faithful departed, through the mercy of God, rest in peace. Amen.
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February 17 – Seven Holy Founders
About the year 1240, while the struggle between Emperor Frederick II and the Apostolic See left Italian cities torn by rival factions, seven Florentine merchants decided to retire in solitude to live a common life marked by penance and prayer. They were already member of a lay group called Servants of Mary and were noted for their special devotion to Our Lady, and for a close adherence to the gospel ideal of fraternal love and service to one another and to others specially the poor and the sick.
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VISITA IGLESIA 2017 – Diocese of Iba, Zambales
In line with the preparation and activities for the upcoming Lenten celebrations, the St. Peregrine Laziosi Parish Media Office has released a promotion video for the annual Visita Iglesia. This year’s Visita Iglesia will be held in the Diocese of Iba in Zambales on Holy Monday, April 10, 2017. On the itinerary are churches in the Parish of San Nicolas Tolentino in Castillejos, Parish of St. William in San Marcelino, San Sebastian Parish in San Narciso, The Cathedral of St. Augustine in Iba, Botolan’s Sta. Monica Parish, St. Rose of Lima Parish in Cabangan and the Parish of San Roque in San Felipe.
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CBCP Statement on Death Penalty
The Gospel of the Lord Jesus is the Gospel of Life. It is this Gospel we must preach. It is this Gospel that we must uphold. We therefore unequivocally oppose proposals and moves to return the death penalty into the Philippine legal system. We took a considerable stride in the defense of life when we repealed the Heinous Crimes Act that provided for the death penalty in what were considered “heinous crimes”.
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CBCP Pastoral Letter on Amending the 1987 Constitution
Dear Catholic Faithful, We write this pastoral letter to you with an eye to our celebration of the 500th year of the coming of Christianity to our shores. By 2021 the Christian faith shall have arrived in our shores for half a millennium already. For a long time we have been the only Asian country with a Christian majority. And even today we can thankfully say that we are the Asian country with the biggest Christian population. As we prepare for this great milestone in our history, it is but right that we examine how deeply we have lived up to our Christian name. During the 33rd International Eucharistic Congress held in Manila in 1937, our faith was described in the official hymn of the Congress in this way:
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FR. RHETT SARABIA, OSM – Featured Alumnus, Institute of Theological Formation
FR. RHETT SARABIA, OSM Vicar General Order of Servants of Mary (OSM) Rome. Italy It was in 1989 when I first set foot in DBCS for my theological formation, the place where I learned the foundations of my faith and future ministry. The academe did not only hone my natural gifts and challenged me to strive for excellence but likewise widened my horizons and developed that sense of community (family) in me.
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MBG Newly-elected Officers Pledges Commitment at their Induction Ceremony
The induction of newly elected officers of the Mother Butler Guild (MBG) of the St. Peregrine Laziosi Parish and Diocesan Shrine was held on January 15, 2017, during the 6:00PM mass which coincided with the feast of the Sto. Nino. The following officers were presented by Fr. Leonardo Ma. Guiang, OSM, the MBG Spiritual Director:
President – Myra L. Santos
Vice President – Emma V. Gonzaga
Secretary – Delia Cruz
Treasurer – Mila Marquez
Auditor – Evangeline Divinagracia
Vestment Custodians – Tess Apritado
– Gloria Bawar
The said officers were inducted by the Parish Priest Rev.
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Fr. Morata Hosts the First Parish General Assembly of 2017
January 14, 2017, Eve of the Feast of the Sto Nino – The new year is ushered in with the first Parish General Assembly (GA) held at the St. Peregrine Parish Hall. This is the second GA since the installation of Rev. Fr. Joel Ma. Morata as parish priest. Building on the vital message of building good, human, and fraternal relationships in the parish, Fr. Morata expressed his keen interest to get to know his flock. He also revealed more of himself by sharing the story of his journey so far as a priest – from the time of his ordination to his present parish assignment. He also took the opportunity to recap key interventions made to improve the Eucharistic celebrations and the administration of the parish as a whole, and shared his observations of the parish workers and his expectations from them – among which is discipline in service. He also emphasized that a key priority this year is the development of the BEC program.
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February 3 – Blessed Joachim of Siena
Joachim was born about 1258 in Siena, Italy. At the age of thirteen he was received into the...
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January 15 – Blessed James da Villa, Almsgiver
Blessed James was born in Citta’ della Pieve, in central Italy, about 1270. trained in law, he became a defender of the poor and oppressed. At his own expense he restored a church and hospice outside the gate of Vecciano, where he cared for the poor and sick with great love.
When in 1304 James defended the rights of the poor he incurred the hatred of a powerful man who then had him killed. The townspeople gave him the title of “Almsgiver”, and in 1806, Pope Pius VII approved his cult.
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THE ORDER OF THE SERVANTS OF MARY IN THE PHILIPPINES CELEBRATE ITS ANNUAL FAMILY DAY
Tunasan, Muntinlupa — (Lara Titan/ St. Peregrine Media Office) The Order of the Servants of Mary held its annual Family day at the Marianum College Compound in Tunasan, Muntinlupa last January 7 Saturday. The Vicar Provincial, Fr. Deogracias Ma. Alejandria Jr., OSM together with other friar-priests of the vicariate of the Order started this annual celebration by holding a mass at 6:30 am in the morning. The vicar pointed out that in order to find the Lord like the Magi, we servants of Mary must remain humble and be open to the will of God for us.
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Feast of the Black Nazarene
Manila, Philippines (Lara Titan/ St. Peregrine Media Office) – It is estimated that around 15 to 18 million devotees are expected to transfer the image of the Black Nazarene from Intramuros, Manila to the Minor Basilica of the Black Nazarene or Quiapo Church today in celebration on the Feast of the Black Nazarene. For this year Catholic devotees held a fiesta vigil at Quirino Grandstand, Luneta on January 8 and a scheduled Eucharistic Celebration at the same venue by midnight before they commenced the traslacion.
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January 12 – Saint Antonio Maria Pucci
Anthony Pucci was born in 1819 at Poggiole, in the diocese of Pistoia, Italy. He entered the Servite Order at the age of eighteen. After his ordination to the priesthood he was sent to Viareggio where he was soon made pastor, an office he held for forty-five years, until hi death. As prior provincial of the Tuscan Province he preferred to be regarded as a brother in the service of others rather than as a superior. He gave himself totally to the service of God and parishioners, especially the needy. He died on January 12, 1892. In 1962 Pope John XXIII added his name to the list of saints. He died at Orvieto about 1315 and his cult was officially confirmed by Pius VII in 1822.
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Parish General Assembly – January 14, 2017
Parish General Assembly – January 14, 2017 – All parishioners of St. Peregrine Laziosi Parish, especially the members of the Parish Pastoral Council (PPC), Lay Organizations, Commissions and Ministries, are called to attend the Parish General Assembly which will be held on January 14, 2017 (Saturday) at 8AM. Inaanyayahan po ang lahat na mga parishioners sa ating Parokya ng St. Peregrine, lalong-lalo na sa mga myembro ng Parish Pastoral Council (PPC), Lay Organizations, Commissions and Ministries, para sa Parish General Assembly na gaganapin nitong darating na Sabado (January 14, 2017) na magsisimula sa alas 8 ng umaga.
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THE JUBILEE PRAYER
Father in heaven,
May the faith you have given us in your son, Jesus Christ, our brother, and the flame of charity enkindled in our hearts by the Holy Spirit, reawaken in us the blessed hope for the coming of your Kingdom.
May your grace transform us into tireless cultivators of the seeds of the Gospel.
May those seeds transform from within both humanity and the whole cosmos in the sure expectation of a new heaven and a new earth, when, with the powers of Evil vanquished, your glory will shine eternally.
May the grace of the Jubilee reawaken in us, Pilgrims of Hope, a yearning for the treasures of heaven.
May that same grace spread the joy and peace of our Redeemer throughout the earth.
To you, our God, eternally blessed, be glory and praise forever. Amen.
Source: The Catholic Link
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