Congregational- Seminar

JAPAN. As part of the 125th death anniversary celebration of Antonia the community of Ichihara , of  Kurashiki, of Takatsuki and of Korea, gathered together last May 2 to 5 , at Takatsuki , the host community of the seminar. There were 13 sisters including sis. Asunta Hori who  was also present for the said seminar  on Identity and Belongingness, Christology and Renewal of the Church given by Jolanda Kaffka . It was a wonderful to be together and share topics that facilitates to revisit and drink anew from the very lives and works of our founders Claret and Paris.

PHILIPPINES. It was a great joy to see sis. Jolanda back to Quezon City . Her stay in the formation house from May 6 until the 11th was her first stop for the congregational- seminar addressed to the formands ( Postulants and Novices –From : Indonesia, East Timor, Sri-Lanka and Korea ) with their respective formators. They were truly happy and grateful for the opportunity and additional knowledge they received .

After spending few days in the formation house , another set of group were getting ready for the said seminar.

Guimaras. The host community for the Congregational – Seminar for the professed sisters coming from Zamboanga City and Quezon converge in this Island called Guimaras. There were 10 participants among the 8 Filipinas are two Indonesians. The seminar on Identity and belongingness, Christology and Renewal for the Church were those topics shared to the group. Apart from listening and reading the notes . We enjoyed also moments in small group sharing , question and answer, reporting, sharing jokes , funny experiences and not to forget our out door activity. In the process towards the end we all were slain by the Spirit of God as we say THANK YOU for what has been, for the call of the Spirit to  renew and increase our love for our founders and congregation , found a deeper meaning for the different ministries/responsibilities  we carry out, claimed with pride our identity and found joy in our vocation as Claretian Missionary Sisters. We pray that we may rise and shine for who we are and for what we are called for in the daily reality of our lives.

VOCATION ANIMATORS MEETING

Zamboanga , PHILIPPINES. The Vocation Animators of the Philippines ( VAP ) gathered last April 8 until the 11th in  Zamboanga City for a three day meeting. One of the agenda was to welcome the new Vocation Coordinator : Sis. Magdalena Seno, an Indonesian sister. She expressed her fears and yet hopeful for the  Lord is with her, with us. Congratulations ! We are here for you.  We thank our sisters for the prayers rendered on those days.  May the Lord of the harvest listen to our prayers and grant us native vocation. Together we remain Hopeful. May we never waver in asking.   In the picture is Sis. Magdalena or better known as sis. Lenie.  THUMBS UP !

CONGRATULATIONS !

Philippines. OUR CONGRATULATIONS ! to sister Marissa Amog  on her graduation day last March 21, at the Institute of Consecrated Life Asia with a degree on Consecrated LIfe. We salute you for your commitment. COURAGE ! for the glory of God.

GREETINGS!

HAPPY EASTER TO ALL!

THE TOMB IS EMPTY!

LET'S GET OUT OF OUR TOMB,

NEW LIFE IS OFFERED , DOUBT NO LONGER

" HE IS OUR LORD AND OUR GOD "

BELIEVE. ALTHOUGH YOU HAVE NOT SEEN "

PEACE BE WITH YOU ! DO NOT FEAR .

En verdad, ha resucitado el Señor, Aleluia!. A él la gloria y el poder por toda la eternidad, Aleluia!

      Queridas hermanas, desde la Viceprovincia de Asia les deseamos unas Felices Pascuas de    
      Resurrección. Qué el Espíritu de Cristo resucitado que alienta nuestro interior nos impele
      y fortalezca en nuestra entrega misionera por amor.

Sto. Nino Catholic School, Mc Lain, Buenavista, Guimaras

PHILIPPINES. Sto. Nino Catholic School , Claretian Missionary Sisters, Buenavista, Guimaras ended the SY2009- SY 2010 with thanksgiving mass, the recognition and the graduation ceremony which was held on the 25th & 26th of March 2010 with the theme “Crossing the Threshold from Learning the Basics to Learning for Life”.

The mass was held on March 25, 2010 at 9:00 am, presided by  Rev. Fr. Catalan (the former parish priest of the most Holy Name of Jesus Parish) and was attended by the Preschoolers and elementary students, accompanied by their respective parents, relatives and friends at the Preschool ground. On the same day at 1: 30 pm was the Recognition - the awarding of medals / special awards to deserving pupils given by Sr. Ryzalyn B. Solitario, RMICM (The Principal), Mrs. Adoracion A. Alzate (The Directress) and Mrs. Edlen D. Legita.

On March 26, 2010 at 9:00 morning, was the Graduation ceremony which was also held at the Preschool ground. The graduation ceremony started with the presentation of the moving up pupils of the different levels by class advisers, followed by the acceptance and confirmation by the School directress. Then, the presentation of the graduates by School directress followed by the acceptance and confirmation of the graduates by Mrs. Irma M. Ganela, School Division Superintendent Division of Guimaras. The awarding of medals to outstanding pupils and the distribution of diplomas was also given by the school Principal with the Directress. The ceremony was indeed graced with the presence of the PTA officers, teachers, parents, friends, guests and benefactors.

“I am very happy and proud to see all of you grew not only academically but also in your social, emotional, psychological, physical and spiritual aspects…” (Sr. Ryzalyn, RMICM). “The joy of God is your growth physically and spiritually, so be grateful always and have a kind heart” (Sr. Teresa Hasimoto, Provincial Superior).

The following were the messages of the graduates:

Outside the home, we found a place where we really belong. Thus, we` re grateful for all our classmates, who play with us ands share with us the fun and laughter as we all grow. Our teachers are truly a blessing to us. Their patience and attention really helped us in developing our skills and knowledge……. At the end of it all, we want to give back all the glory and praise to God for making us part of this world, and for always being there to guide us in His path.

Thank you and Congratulations to all!

POEM by TERESITA ALBARRACIN

DON'T LOOK AT THE GIFT BUT AT THE GIVER

I

Jesus kindly gave me a beautiful rose,

and on its stem an innocent little thorn.
I contemplate on its beauty and wondrous repose

but soon enough it withered I mourn for its loss.

II

I garthered the Petals and kissed them with love,

painfully remembering how beautfiful they were once,

but they're wilted and their freshness will nver come back.

Never for me to see like one rose of my life.

III

With care, with love, I pressed its stem on my breast,

My last remembrance from Jesus and the rose.

Suddenly I saw blodd gushing out of my chest,

the thorn I embraced was nailed on my breast.

IV

I deeply felt the pain in the wound,

I contemplate on it and ,letting the warm blood flow.

Doing nothing to stop it I heard a voice

gently telling me " there's a thorn in your

heart what will you do."

V

Will you pluck it out of indignation?

Then the voice of  Jesus gently telling me

"No my beloved accept it and kissed it.

It's the same love that gave you the rose

and the thorn."

VI

So I said to Jesus " I see your divine countenance

that smile at me with a special sweetness

there's nothing more that I ask from you

but to accept the gift that you've given me.

CONGRATULATIONS !

March 12, Feast of Maria Teresita Albarracin

To our sisters Bernardeta Nunur  ( Philippines ) , Theresia Alvonsa Almida Juita ( Indonesia ) and Maria Bergita Leko ( Indonesia ) who had  renewed their vows, OUR CONGRATULATIONS

TO THE THREE OF YOU. May the prayers of our dear sister Teresita Albarracin keep you faithful now and always . ADELANTE! HERMANAS.