BISHOP'S VISIT

Today, May 11, 2017 on the fourth day of Good Shepherd week, we are blessed with the visit of our good shepherd ArchBishop ROMULO T. DE LA CRUZ, DD. (The present Archbishop of Zamboanga).

Archbishop Romulo celebrates the Eucharist with us in our community and had a simple dinner with us.

                 In his homily he reminds us to be always joyful and do the will of God who has sent us.

PRE-ASIAN YOUTH DAY

Joyful, joyful Asian YouthJogjakarta is ready for Asian Youth Day

Preparing for this coming Asian Youth Day that would be held in Indonesia, especially in Jogjakarta on August, diocese of Semarang animates the program of bringing “the Asian Youth Cross” all over the parishes and sub parishes belong to. This “Cross” would stay in the parishes and sub parishes according to the determined schedules. The theme of this coming youth is “Joyful Asian Youth: Living the Gospel in multicultural Asia”. The youth is really playing a big role for these activities.

Today, on May 3th, this “Cross” arriving in our sub-parish of Maguwo, Jogjakarta. The enthusiasm of people around the Church provens that how the faith, hope, and love of Christ planted in each hearts. The welcoming of the Cross to stay in our sub-parish up to Friday’s afternoon done in solemn Eucharist celebration. The postulants of ours led the procession of the Cross inside the Church by performing the traditional dance of Likurai. 

During the homily, the priets presider emphasizes the meaning of the Cross in our life, inviting the youth and parishioners to have these special days of being with the Cross in adoration, celebration, and union of all people. May this experience of treasuring Him always help us to grow in faith, hope and love. To live with and in Jesus, we never getting old in spirit. Thank you, Jesus.     

                       

       

By: Ucha Henakin

(Jogjakarta community)