Novitiate House , Philippines

THANKS AND PRAISE WE GIVE YOU MOTHER FOR OUR MISSIONARY VOCATION. GIVE US THE GRACE TO FAITHFUL ALL THROUGH OUR LIFE US.

November and December  are months dedicated for the  prepartion of our  Perpetualists sisters :  Bergita Leko, Bernadetta Nunur and Theresia Juita ( Indonesians ). The preparation combines prayer, talks, reflection , a little of collaboration  household chores and apostolates. On January 2011 before the day of their  Perpetual Profession which is on the 17th, they will have their Spiritual retreat . Let us accompnay them with our prayers they preparation lead them all the more to fall in Love with God who called them.

sis.  Bernadetta Nunur

Sis. Theresia Alvonsa Almida Juita

Sis. Bergita Leko

THE FORMANDS IN THE HOUSE OF FORMATION

     

Postulants and Novices 2010-2011



Updates

1. October  8 and 9 : meeting of Superiors in the Delegation of the Philippines held at the Novitiate House ,Quezon City. Communities of ZAmboanga, Guimaras and Quezon City.

2.  October 19 and 20 :  Provincial Council meeting held at the Novitiate House, Quezon city. Philippines

SPORT IS BEST WITH VIRTUE

Quezon City, Philippines

October 24, Feast day of St. Anthony Claret . The St. Antony Mary Claret College , where the seminarians of the Claretian study for 4 years invited us to join in their sportfest on that they.  We carry  our banner like all of them, join in the parade around the compound , joked with them, took snacks  with them and towards the end of the morning we played  volleyball team  with the seminarians as our opponent. We all enjoyed the morning. In the evening  they were invited again to witnessed the Brother Claret contest  just among the seminarians with our Sis. Teresita Buen , as one of the judges.

GO CLARETIANAS

The Claretian Universal Mission Celebration

Quezon City, Philippines

The Claretian Missionary Fathers had  declared October as their Claretian   Universal Mission month and last October 23rd , at Claret School of Quezon City  gymnasium all the Claretian Family came together  for a get together program. We were one of the many presentors in the  program. The Srilankans Aspirants and Novices  rendered a beautiful dance .

New Postulants

Novitiate House - Philippines

Quezon City, Philippines

ENTRANCE TO THE POSTULANCY

The feast of our Father founder was a memorable day for the 4 Aspirants who on that day had been welcomed to the stage of Postulancy . Three are from Srilanka and one is from East Timor. Let us include them in our prayers for their joyful perseverance .

Their names are : Annpriyathashni Anthony , Anne Robecca Anton Croos , Francisca Jeevathy Gnanapragasam and Josefina Maria Pereira Fatima Salsinha Martins

1. Anne Robecca Anton Croos , Sri lankan

2. Annpriyathashni Anthony , SriLankan

3. Francisca Jeevathy Gnanapragasam , SriLankan

4. Josefina Maria Pereira Fatima Salsinha Martins , East Timorese 



 

FIRST PROFESSION

HE HAS MADE EVERYTHING FITTING IN HIS  TIME AND THAT  IS TODAY

October 18, 2010, Novitiate House, Quezon City , Philippines

When I woke up this morning, I was so happy, full of joy, knowing that something beautiful will happen today. Really, today is a day of grace. I give thanks to Him for all, confirming that " this is the day, the Lord has made, let us rejoice and be glad in it".

So wonderful to have this feeling. I do not know how to describe them specially during time I said the Formula of profession...  I was a little bit in tension, but that's a great experience, an experience that it does not only involve my presence  but  the whole of my being. I will never stop to cherish " what is today "because today  is so significant to me, even though I must end  my novitiate today also, but still it's so significant because my novitiate  and stages before, help me to be " today', help me  to won the truth that my vocation is so beautiful  and precious. So, situation changes and journey continues...

The experience of today will always be a reminder for us that our faithful God will not fail us after calling us to be in this fellowship with His Son, Jesus Christ.

Nothing I could say more, instead of saying thank you for all and to all... ( for the Vice Province of Asia, Sis. Teresa Hashimoto with all the sisters in Japan, for the community of Zamboanga the place of my short exposure, Quezon City community, Sis. Inocencia and all the sisters, Novices and Postulants, for our first community in Jogjakarta, Sis. Anastasia and all the sisters there, to our beloved formator, all the sisters wherever they are and those people who were helping us in many ways... sisters, thank you for everything.

 I would like to end up my sharing by repeating the words of our founders Ven. Maria Antonia Paris and St. Anthony Mary Claret " LORD, I DO NOT SEEK OR WISH TO KNOW ANYTHING BUT HOW TO FULFILL YOUR HOLY WILL. I WANT NOTHING BUT YOU AND IN YOU ALONE ALL OTHER THINGS. YOU ARE MORE THAN ENOUGH FOR ME".

...Pray for our joyful perseverance and fidelity to Christ , our Highest Good.

From Ursula Tuan Henakin, Indonesian

TREMBLING DAY IS A DAY OF GRACE

Today is a day that  will remind us of our commitment. Yes! that's our first profession .

I would like to share my experience but first allow me to express my deep gratitude for each one of you. For your prayers, support, words of encouragement  and specially for the efforts during the time of preparation, thank you so sisters. I am very grateful for everything.

The celebration was very simple and solemn , I was so happy but at the same time trembling and tense. Oh, my God today is indeed a day of Grace because without the gift of vocation from God, I would not be here right now. It is also  amazing day as I  become a member of the big Claretian family.

Even my parents and family were not able to come, I was happy  because i believe that I am not alone and being strengthen by the presence of my sisters and some guests that have been very close to me.
After the Eucharistic celebration we had a simple snacks with the guests and nothing we could say to them  but only THANK YOU FOR COMING . In the morning , before we had our celebration we had our simple ritual of receiving the habit from Sis. Teresa Hashimoto, our Mother Provincial , I was touched by her short message for us in which i could not count several times she mentioned the same words that is " STAY CLOSE, CLOSER TO JESUS ". It continue to echo in my awareness and i believe that this is our vocation.

I realized also that life is a journey and it takes time and process. This day was the beginning of something new in my life. I feel  unworthy but by the grace of the Lord and with you around , I could say that I have started and will continue to follow the Lord who have chosen me. I pray " Lord only one thing I long keep me faithful in Your path". Lastly, I would lie to remember again the wisdom of Claret and Paris and the sweet smile of Sis. Teresita Albarracin .                       

                                    HOPE AGAINST ALL HOPES

                                   THANK YOU TO ALL OF YOU

From : Francisca Mbawo, Indonesian

The Superior Delegate Visit

 

Sisters Rizalyn , Marissa and Gerlin



Philippines- We welcomed the Philippine Delegation  in Zamboanga  Sis. Rizalyn Solitario the current Superior Deligate of the Philipines and Marisas Amog the Delegate Secretary came for their two days meeting and after which Sis. Rizalyn stayed for two more days from October 5 and 6 for the reflection and sharing on the  booklet AUTHORITY AND OBEDIENCE " wit the community . We are happy and thankful for the visit. 

THE SURVIVORS



Sisters  Inocencia and Tessie



October 7, was also the 23rd celebration of the foundation of the Philippines.

In a very simple and unexpected celebration we took the recreation time to give thanks to God for the our charism planted here in the Philippines.

Sisters Inocencia , Spanish , was among who came to join to help in the foundation though not part of the first group. The pillar who endured in the Philippine.

Sister Teresita Buen of the four first batch of Filipinas who entered she was the only one who survive... the secret is ( according to her ) " to be passionate in love with Jesus ... "  with our simple ceremony we rendered a short song, prayers and enjoy each others fun stories and dances. We thank you for your the gift of your person.

INITIATION TO THE NOVITIATE

Philippines- October 7 ,2010 on the feast of our Lady of Pillar and on the 23rd foundation anniversary of  Philippines , three Postulants had entered the stage of Novititate . A very simple celebration of get together to pray  and thank the Lord for the gift of our Claretian Vocation.  We pray for their holy perseverance.

From : Ida

On October 7, 2010 was the day of my initiation to the Novitiate. It was a wonderful  day for me , my companions and all the sisters. I thank the Lord who gave me this grace of  vocation. I know that this time I have still many things to learn and for all that,    I put my trust and confidence in God.

I was truly grateful also to all the sisters in the Congregation and my families who support me through their prayers and advices  and for everything they have shown to me. With this may I always be aware the everything I do is not out  of my own strength but because of God's grace.

So I am now a novice because  of God's love and mercy, with gratitude in my heart I thank the Lord for all the blessings He continously  bestow upon me. Finally, I pray that I may be faithful to following Him.

From : Neldis

Hello !!!

I am very happy with this new stage, Novitiate , and I thank God for the gift of this  event. He is the one who work in me for me to reach this stage. I could not described further how I felt on that day ... God is Love.

As I continue my formation. I hope I can grow in Love, faith and hope. So that someday I become a good worker in His vineyard. keep me in your prayers.

From : Friska

On October 7, 2010 was my initiation to the Novitiate . I was so happy because that day was the most special day. In this new stage, I do hope to be more intimate with Jesus and to use wisely the time to know more about our congregation.

for this Initiation  I thank God for His love and fidelity, which always gives me the grace of perseverance in my vocation. I am also grateful  to all  my beloved sisters in the community for their prayers as a sign of their supoort to me. THANK YOU SO MUCH.