In celebration of the Feast of St. Francis of Assisi, the Secular Franciscans of our Parish invited as their guests of honor their brothers and sisters in Christ . . . the blind . . . the deaf . . . and the disabled . . . gathering them together last Sunday, September 28, 2014Continue reading “Celebrating the Feast of St. Francis of Assisi by Cristina Teehankee”
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28TH SINGLE YOUNG ADULTS WEEKEND – MY RELATIONSHIP WITH GOD By Caron Macasaet
I was brought up a in a very religious, Catholic family. We lived in the U.S. when I was young, and I served my church youth group in South San Francisco for about 4 years. I had a good relationship with God, although my prayers were mostly about asking Him for things I wanted andContinue reading “28TH SINGLE YOUNG ADULTS WEEKEND – MY RELATIONSHIP WITH GOD By Caron Macasaet”
REFLECTIONS ON FINDING GOD by Mara Boquerin
I grew up without a religion because my parents decided that they wanted me to choose one for myself when I was an adult. This had to do with my parents being raised as Catholics then ending up agnostic. So in the absence of religion, they taught me universal human values and principles such asContinue reading “REFLECTIONS ON FINDING GOD by Mara Boquerin”
Jail Time by Marco Joson Merencillo
It was gloomy today as I got near the huge gray gates surrounded by equally tall walls. This barrier was well built to contain the people inside. Then as the steel doors opened, guards clad in black clothes stopped me for inspection. Upon getting clearance to move on, I walked a little further and IContinue reading “Jail Time by Marco Joson Merencillo”
“Finding Joy in SYA — My Extended Family, My Second Home” by Marie Tycangco
At some point in our lives we ask ourselves ‘What is it to be truly happy?’. We explore all the possibilities to find things that will give us the joy we have been longing for, but after so many tries, we still can’t seem to find the answer — not in a person, not inContinue reading ““Finding Joy in SYA — My Extended Family, My Second Home” by Marie Tycangco”
LeCom’s Official Writer
A 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.Continue reading “LeCom’s Official Writer”
“SYA Weekend-First Step to a Wonderful Journey” by Alexandra Li
When I was asked to join a Single Young Adults (SYA) weekend in 2008, I didn’t know what to expect. All the while, I thought I wouldn’t get a lot out of the weekend since I had lived a healthy and balanced lifestyle. I had firm goals in life and was on track to achievingContinue reading ““SYA Weekend-First Step to a Wonderful Journey” by Alexandra Li”
HALLOWEEN IN PGH by Rocky Chan
photos courtesy of Rocky Chan *All Rights Reserved* Last October, SYA-ers Brought Joy to PGH. Halloween is a time of the year that is made for the child in all of us. Candy by the bucketful and kooky costumes worn by kids of all ages are the hallmarks of this festive day. This year, theContinue reading “HALLOWEEN IN PGH by Rocky Chan”
Lecoms, During Fiesta Week
Fiesta Week 2013, LeComs with their daughters attended to the Breakfast Feeding program of CWL 1st row bending Catherine Ong, Dani Remulla, Lia Lesaca 2nd row standing Jackie Ong, Billie Remulla, Micki Poe, Estée Cerilla, Angeli Ong, Zari Poe, Edmund Lim, Chloe Romulo-Periquet
CCD Students Reach Out
Putting into practice what they learn in the classroom about their faith, and specifically the Commandment of love, CCD’s (Continuing Catholic Development) Level 7 students (Confirmation Level), celebrated the holy season of Advent and brought forward the joyous season of Christmas, to children at the convent of the Daughters of Charity Sisters of St. VincentContinue reading “CCD Students Reach Out”
