MARIA ANTONIA PARIS CLOSING CELEBRATION 2011

The community of Zamboanga, culminated the year of Antonia Paris last January 21, 2011, with the Most Reverend Bishop Romulo G. Valles, DD, Archbishop of Zamboanga , the presider of the Eucharistic celebration. The bishop in his homily expressed his gratitude and happiness having been invited for the first time and as well to see the place.

We started the celebration at 6:00 in the evening, besides our students in the Maria Antonia Paris dormitory , there came as well our lay friends , neighbors , some collaborators , some from the women Religious Congregations and our Claretian Fathers.

It was not only for us the sisters to rejoice on that day, our students had also reason to be happy because it was also their Maria Antonia Paris dorm's Day. Towards the end of the Mass, the Archbishop blessed them with Holy water and rendered prayers for them. Encouraging them to be good and responsible in their studies.

Dinner was served after the Eucharist. There were a lot of food prepared for that day. The celebration was made possible specially the food because of the support of benefactors of the community and was well families and relatives of the our dear students of the dormitory. May the Lord answers their prayers for whatever intentions they wrote on a piece of paper as part of their donations.

After dinner, the students stayed for awhile to sing, to play, to enjoy each others company and to claim their simple gifts from sister Antonette for whatever awards they got .

We pray that all these activities will lead us - sisters, students and some lay friends to proclaim the Gospel in whatever way possible for the good and growth of the Church .Viva Antonia Paris ! Viva , Mary Immaculate !

  

BENEDICT XVI'S CHRISTMAS MESSAGE

"May the Birth of the Savior Open Horizons of Lasting Peace"

May the light of Christmas shine forth anew in the Land where Jesus was born, and inspire Israelis and Palestinians to strive for a just and peaceful coexistence. May the comforting message of the coming of Emmanuel ease the pain and bring consolation amid their trials to the beloved Christian communities in Iraq and throughout the Middle East; may it bring them comfort and hope for the future and bring the leaders of nations to show them effective solidarity. May it also be so for those in Haiti who still suffer in the aftermath of the devastating earthquake and the recent cholera epidemic. May the same hold true not only for those in Colombia and Venezuela, but also in Guatemala and Costa Rica, who recently suffered natural disasters.





May the birth of the Savior open horizons of lasting peace and authentic progress for the peoples of Somalia, Darfur and Côte d’Ivoire; may it promote political and social stability in Madagascar; may it bring security and respect for human rights in Afghanistan and in Pakistan; may it encourage dialogue between Nicaragua and Costa Rica; and may it advance reconciliation on the Korean peninsula.

May the birth of the Savior strengthen the spirit of faith, patience and courage of the faithful of the Church in mainland China, that they may not lose heart through the limitations imposed on their freedom of religion and conscience but, persevering in fidelity to Christ and his Church, may keep alive the flame of hope. May the love of "God-with-us" grant perseverance to all those Christian communities enduring discrimination and persecution, and inspire political and religious leaders to be committed to full respect for the religious freedom of all.

Dear brothers and sisters, "the Word became flesh"; he came to dwell among us; he is Emmanuel, the God who became close to us. Together let us contemplate this great mystery of love; let our hearts be filled with the light which shines in the stable of Bethlehem! To everyone, a Merry Christmas!



Christmas Party

December 12, 2010. The Children Care Mission Program- Zamboanga, ended the year 2010 with a Christmas party. The Christians  were  invited to attend the Eucharist  to thank and pray to God for the intentions of our donors throughout the year from 8:00 to 9:00 at the SAn Antonio Maria Claret Parish.After an hour , we proceeded to the party venue  at our residence . The place was prepared not so much with lanterns and colors but the very  STAR of Christmas  - the Infant Jesus - the Birthday celebrant . There the program proper had started with an opening prayer again for the benefactors and friends of  the program who ever they may be. The host of the program greeted everyone with a Merry Christmas . Sister Antonette was gave a Christmas reflection  on which the children where requested to listen carefully. There were rewards for: Perfect Attendance ( those who comes every sunday for feeding ), the most generous child  ( for those who contribute from their heart ) , search for the  3 most beautiful Christmas greeting Cards and as well awards for the  best Christmas performance.  other activities in the program were games with prizes. At 11:00 packed lunched was served by our very committed young people which we call volunteers.They ate, they danced, got their gifts, opened it with much surprised and joy  to see a lot of things inside . We ended at 12:00 noon with a big smile on the faces of the children saying " MARAMING SALAMAT PO  ( THANK YOU SO MUCH ) I LOVE YOU.

...for making others happy , let the  Child JESUS  be Born in our hearts each day .

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 .