MERCY AND COMPASSION: A TIMELESS AND AGELESS EXPERIENCE An Interview with Mrs. Chloe C. Romulo-Perqiuet By Jonathan Cruz

For most people, the loss of a loved one is unbearable. The death of a parent, a sibling, a child, a spouse, or a relative can be a traumatic experience; one that may seem almost impossible to overcome. It has the power to shape your identity, your actions, your outlook, and thus your future. SoContinue reading “MERCY AND COMPASSION: A TIMELESS AND AGELESS EXPERIENCE An Interview with Mrs. Chloe C. Romulo-Perqiuet By Jonathan Cruz”

ECUMENICAL THANKSGIVING SERVICE by Jayme Blanco

Last November 22, 2015, our parish hosted the Ecumenical Thanksgiving service. Although Thanksgiving has historical roots in religious and cultural traditions in the United States and Canada, this annual event is the gathering of the representatives of the Anglican/Episcospal Holy Trinity Chuch of Manila, McKinley Road, Forbes Park, Makati City, the Evangelical Protestant Union ChurchContinue reading “ECUMENICAL THANKSGIVING SERVICE by Jayme Blanco”

2015 Feast of St. Anthony of Padua Novena Mass Offerors

A BIG THANK YOU, TO OUR 2015 NOVENA MASS OFFERORS: 1) June 4, 2015, Thursday a. Fr. Napoly Pasion, OFM – St. Francis of Assisi, Caliat, Quezon, Nueva Vizcaya b. CWL 2) June 5, 2015, Friday a. Fr. Emerson Bumagat, OFM – Pope Pius X Mission Church, Virac, Catanduanes b. Belle Poe & Family c.Continue reading “2015 Feast of St. Anthony of Padua Novena Mass Offerors”

HAPPY FIESTA 2015!

Thank you to all who made all the Fiesta activities possible especially to our sponsors, volunteers and those who attended the different events! Thanks also to all who submitted their photos: Crissy Castillo Bingbing Quiros Jayme and Karen Blanco Cres Rodriguez Yulo Rocky Chan Doy and Jeannie Bitanga Alli Raval Chuchi Quevedo

Philippine Diary: St. Anthony Shrine in Forbes Park by Friar Jack Wintz, O.F.M.

My previous Friar Jack’s E-spiration (May 28, 2008) told of the tragic 1945 bombing and destruction of the old Church of St. Francis in Intramuros, Manila’s old walled city. Because the old church had become a popular center of devotions to St. Anthony, the sudden absence of that church had an effect on other FranciscanContinue reading “Philippine Diary: St. Anthony Shrine in Forbes Park by Friar Jack Wintz, O.F.M.”

Thanksgiving Dinner & Celebration of the Holy Eucharist by Newly Ordained Franciscan Priests, by Cristina Teehankee

On behalf of Fr. Reu Jose Galoy, OFM Parish Priest and his Pastoral Team and the Parish Pastor al Council, headed by Jayme Blanco, President and Edmund Lim, Vice President, we congratulate the Order of Friars Minor, Franciscan Province of San Pedro Bautista, Philippines for their three newly ordained Priests: Rev. Fr. Emerson F. Bumagat,Continue reading “Thanksgiving Dinner & Celebration of the Holy Eucharist by Newly Ordained Franciscan Priests, by Cristina Teehankee”

SSAP EMPLOYEES’ OUTING 2015 by Edgar Sanchez, SSAP Consultant for Property and Facilities Management

Last April 13 and 14, 2015 we finally pushed through with our much-anticipated employees’ outing. It was this time of the year wherein all employees and 3 OFM priests, namely, Fr. Reu Jose C. Galoy, our Parish Priest, Fr. Tasang Obico, our Parish Guardian and Fr. Serge Santos, our resident priest attended the event. OurContinue reading “SSAP EMPLOYEES’ OUTING 2015 by Edgar Sanchez, SSAP Consultant for Property and Facilities Management”

Papal Program of Liturgies for Holy Week and Easter

The Vatican’s office for liturgical celebrations, headed by Archbishop Guido Marini released the full schedule of events that Pope Francis will be presiding over during Holy Week. On Palm Sunday, March 29th, starting at 9.30am* the Pope will bless the palm and olive branches in St Peter’s Square before presiding at the celebration of Mass.Continue reading “Papal Program of Liturgies for Holy Week and Easter”