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OFS and LeCom Ministries Celebrate By Cristina Teehankee


We thank our Almighty God for the Christmas gathering last December 4, 2014 of the Order of Franciscan Seculars (OFS) and Lectors and Commentators (Lecom) Ministry. God’s Hand made it happen … for a purpose … and for a reason. The last minute changes of schedule beyond anyone’s control marked the entry of a new beginning … joining the living stones of the Church to put their resources together … paving the way to share and give … more love … peace … joy … and generosity … to our Franciscan circle of friends and brothers in Christ … our Franciscan Friars and the Our Lady of the Angels Seminarians that made the Christmas celebration a wonderful and joyful experience…

The Christmas celebration started with Spiritual thanksgiving: … praying the Franciscan Crown Rosary, Liturgy of the Hours and the joint celebration of the Holy Eucharist by Fr. Tasang Obico, OFM, SSAP Guardian and OFS Spiritual Assistant, and Fr. Jesus Galindo, OFM, MMC Chaplain & Lecom Spiritual Adviser.

The whole evening was filled with energetic pace of parlor games, carolling, eating, dancing and gift giving. The Secular Franciscans and Lectors were happy to have the OLAS Seminarians in full force, together with the Postulants, Student Friars, and OLAS Franciscan Friar Heads: Fr. Cris Pine, Fr. Ireneo Tactac, III and Fr. Mark Adam. We were happy to have the presence of SSAP Parish Priest and Pastoral Team: Fr. Reu Galoy, Fr. Tasang, Fr. Jesus Galindo, and Fr. Serge Santos and other priests and our Parish Pastoral Council Officers Jayme Blanco, President and Edmund Lim, Vice President. Most especially, we were happy to watch Fr. Tasang join the OFS dance number and for being our Santa Claus for the night.

On a similar note, the Secular Franciscans gathered to celebrate Christmas with the friends of St. Francis in the St. Francis Friendship Home Livelihood & Spirituality Center, December 12, 2014. It was good to let our friends experience God’s love through us … loving them.

Our group of friends composed of young families living in West Rembo and surrounding communities started their program understanding God’s Word in their life and with the celebration of the Holy Eucharist at the La Ermita de San Nicolas de Tolentino with Fr. Tasang Obico, OFM presiding. Then after, they started the program prepared for us revealing their singing and dancing skills with gusto … combined with games and gift giving.

We would like to thank the following for making these special Christmas gatherings possible: Unilever Philippines, Sisters Nenette Jalandoni, Loretta Galang, Cecile Tan Teng, Dee Jalandoni Chan, Ria Vergara, Uwa Tambunting, Carms Mantecon, Baby Barba, Fely Dingle, the Lectors and Commentators and the Secular Franciscans.

Indeed … the joy of Christmas is being together and working together … with Jesus…

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Biblical Walk Through The Mass


A Biblical Walk through the Mass is a five-part study that provides a unique tour of the Liturgy. As Catholics, the Mass is the center of our Faith. The Lectors and Commentators (LeCom) Ministry headed by Dee J. Chan encouraged ministry members to join this study program. The program which is based on the revised translation of the Mass explores the biblical roots of the words and gestures experienced in Mass and explains their profound significance.

The program started Nov. 21 and is ongoing every Friday thereafter until Dec. 12. Right now the program is open only for LeCom Ministry members.

However, future sessions for the public will be made available next year. LeCom members who have attended say the study program has shown them, perhaps for the first time, why we say what we say and do what we do at Mass. The words and gestures are seen in a new light leading to a richer, more fruitful worship experience.

The study program is facilitated by Francis Horn. He guides everyone
throughout A Biblical Walk Through the Mass with a DVD series and book of the same name by Dr. Edward Sri, an American Catholic speaker and the author of several best-selling books. Reading materials, a set of workbook and book were prepared for LeCom members for a minimal cost of P300.

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The Grace to Express By Letty Jacinto-Lopez

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On the feast of St. Francis, Father Jesus Galindo and Dee Chan, Head of the LecCom Ministry, presented and welcomed the newly commissioned Lectors and Commentators of SSAP: Jonathan Cruz, Janice Ledesma, Alexandra Li, Therese Necio, Niña Pañares, Carmen Rode, Raquel Soon and Marie Tycangco, together with 40 of the Ministry’s seasoned lectors who renewed their commitment to serve.

It would be nice to listen to how they found the zeal (and the courage) to stand before the faithful and read the word of God. The jitters hasn’t left me but it certainly helped to:

• Read (in advance) and be familiar with the Readings of the Day. However, it is no foolproof guarantee. Rev. Father Genaro Diwa, Head of the Liturgical Commission, related how one lector reached for the microphone and declared, “A reading from the Letter of St. Paul to the Philippines!”

• Come to church thirty minutes before the start of the mass. I kneel in prayer to Mama Mary, to my guardian angel and to my favorite saint to guide and hold my hand. One time, even after I marked the page, the fan blew the page away. I searched frantically but could not locate it (Tip: memorize the page number) and panicking now, I turned to Father John Muscat who got rattled and could not find the page, too. That must have been the looongest minute before we eventually sighed with relief. Whew.

• Let the assembly settle down in their seats before reading. Do not rush or scurry. Adjust the microphone so that it helps project your voice through the vast expanse of the Santuario.

• Invite Offerrors from all age group. Once, Melon Recto Silverio gave me a neat suggestion, “Invite that pretty lady in a wheelchair.” I thought, “Why not?” When I approached her, she hesitated but her daughter encouraged her, “Mom, it’s easy. I will push you while you hold the gifts.” Mother and daughter beamed graciously at having participated in the holy celebration.

• Wear comfortable footwear. A lector walked elegantly on her stiletto heels but her heels got caught on the platform and ka-plop! Chirping birds and stars gathered around her like a little rainbow.

• Remember, we stand, not to impress but to express God’s word. No ego, but just your voice that reads clearly and slowly the word of God.

Somehow, sometime, may our proclamation move the community to find inspiration, comfort and renewed faith in hearing God’s word. He continues to be a loving, kind and forgiving presence in our lives.

To God be the glory. Amen.

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LeCom’s Official Writer

RachelleA special thanks to Rachelle Wenger, who has agreed to be the Lectors and Commentators (LeCom) Ministry’s first official writer for all our Lecom activities!

Aside from being lector/commentator at San Antonio, Rachelle is also a CCD Confirmation teacher and derives greatest pleasure from being a wife to Thomas and mother to Justin & Curtis. Thanks, Rachelle!

LeCom Ministry Starts the Year Right
By Rachelle Wenger

To start the year right, members of the LeCom Committee gathered at the St. Bonaventure conference room in the Parish Convento to hold its first meeting for 2014. Our new chairperson, Dee Chan, led the opening prayer for grace. Discussed during the meeting was the calendar of activities for the year, welcoming of new members, reminders, appeals for specific tasks, and lastly an enlightening talk by guest priest, Fr. Jesus Galindo. To close the meeting formalities, a prayer was said thanking our Lord for another fruitful get-together and of course, what meeting would be complete without the sharing of food. It was definitely a great start to the year and an optimistic vision for what’s in store for the months ahead.

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We also have a newbie, who wrote about her first Lecom meeting experience. Thanks for your contribution, Marie Tycangco! READ ARTICLE

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