San Roque Cathedral - Ministry of Altar Servers at A. Mabini St., Caloocan City, Metro Manila, Philippines, caloocan, National Capital Region 1400 PH - Stories of the Year 2008 : SRC-MOAS Making Steps to Progress
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Stories of the Year 2008 : SRC-MOAS Making Steps to Progress Administration |
MOAS held planning conference by Bro. Mark Philipp Mencias, RN, Chair, Liturgy and Worship Facilitated by the outgoing Over-all Coordinator Bro. Aristotle Banaga, the annual Planning Conference aimed to draft a concrete “calendar of activities” which shall serve as a structural guide for the Ministry’s general program of action for the year. Apart from the conventional activities (i.e. Summer Outing), there were additional programmes suggested including Monthly Forum, and Vocation Month to promote further spiritual formation among its members. The conference also paved way for the selection of the new set of leaders for the coming year, with the disciplinary committee newly formed. The complete list of officers is as follow: Overall Coordinator: Bro. Joseph Castillo SENIORS Coordinator: Bro. John Patrick dela Cruz Secretary & Assistant Chair, Disciplinary Committee: Bro. John Philip Ignacio Treasurer: Bro. Ronard Tan Chair, Liturgy and Worship Committee: Bro. Charles Kenneth Viray JUNIORS Coordinator: Bro. Aljon Bien Carpio Assistant Coordinator & Chair, Disciplinary Committee: Bro. Mark Journel Quero Secretary & Auditor: Bro. Carl Stephen Carulla Chair, Liturgy and Worship Committee: Bro. Mark Philipp Mencias Chair: Education Committee Bro. Jonas Christian Quero ***********************************************************************************************
MOAS Officer's "Leadership Training Seminar '08:Going beyond your bounderies" held Bro. John Patrick dela Cruz, Coordinator, SENIORS, The workshop, which was divided into lecture and activity portions, was graced by all Junior and Senior officers, led by the incoming Over-all Coordinator Bro. Joseph Castillo. *********************************************************************************************** MOAS gone On-Line Bro. Mark Philipp Mencias, RN, Chair, Liturgy and Worship ***********************************************************************************************
Aspirant’s Batch ’08 Legal Recruitment held Bro. Carl Stephen Carulla, Secretary-JUNIORS Ministry of Altar Servers administered a recruitment of new Aspirants last February 24, 208 at San Roque Cathedral Pastoral Center. As tradition, the event was attended by aspiring children who want to be an altar server and be part of MOAS family in serving God through the altar. **************************************************
Believe 2008: A Spiritual Gathering for the Youth Bro. Mark Philipp Mencias, RN, Chair, Liturgy and Worship The Ministry of Altar Servers joined some 11 youth members in the 2008 BELIEVE Youth Conference held at the San Juan Sports Arena last February 2. *********************************************************************************************** Archdiocese of Bro. Mark Philipp Mencias, RN, Chair, Liturgy and Worship As part of a Lenten presentation, the Archdiocese of Manila conducted a special exhibit of the Relics of the Passion and Crucifixion of Jesus Christ last Tuesday, February 26, 2008. Vatican-authenticated relics include a small piece of the table of the upper room used during the last supper, a piece of the column of flagellation, a thorn from the Crown placed upon Jesus’ head during the passion, a replica of the crucifixion nail, a splinter from the cross used in Jesus’ crucifixion, small piece of the burial shroud, as well as the relic of St. Longinus (the Centurion who pierced Jesus’ side to ascertain His death), and an effigy of Veronica’s Veil. The 2000-year old memorabilias are part of a collecti The relics will be displayed in various churches and chapels around the Archdiocese of Manila for veneration of the Catholic believers in observation of the Lenten Season as an invitation and time for recollection of Jesus Christ’s triumph over death and sin as we share in His life, passion, suffering, crucifixion and resurrection. *********************************************************************************************** Annual Lenten Pacontest: Apat na taon na po, held Bro. Jonas Christian R. Quero, Chair, Education Commitee Themed as “Hesus, Daan tungo sa Pagbabago”, the Ministry of Altar Server’s Lenten Pacontest was held last March 16, 2008 at 3rd floor, San Roque Parish Pastoral Center and now marks on its 4th year. The said annual project-competition was joined by the 35 aspirants, 20 junior and 6 senior members assigned in 4 different categories namely: Essay-writing, Slogan-making, Poster-making and the newly-coined category, Malikhaing Sining. The Awarding ceremony was then held last March 22, 2008, at the same venue, 8:00 in the morning. Guided by the criteria prepared, the participant’s outputs are judged accordingly by the officers of the Ministry of Altar Servers, on both Juniors and Seniors. The following are the winners, under each category, each received a gift pack, an incentive per membership status and a Certificate of Recognition: The praiseworthy winners includes the following: Malikhaing Sining 1st- John Paul Soriano --- 80 Rick Joven Mamaril Poster - Making 1st- Prince Pingol ---- 95 Jerome Villariza Jhocris Loquiao 2nd-Eugene Joel Gabriel --- 93 Ellesmere Eli Tuazon Bryan Lasar 3rd- Vince Angelo Andres --- 88 Ely Relator Joseph Peralta Essay- Writing 1st- Rhom Frias --- 94 2nd- Justin Jay Taller --- 93 3rd- Marc Lester Baello --- 92 Slogan Making 1st- Randy Paul John Balistoy --- 95 2nd- Nino Egloso --- 93 3rd- Daniel Briol --- 90 The Lenten Pacontest did not only serve as a way of venerating the importance of the Lenten season but it is also a mean to showcase the talents and skills, and it does strengthen the bond amongst members of the Ministry of Altar Servers. The said project was conducted by the Junior Officers with Bro. Carl Carulla as its Chairman. *********************************************************************************************** Marian Recollection entitled Mary: the Most Controversial Woman in History held: A Narrative Inscription Bro. Carl Stephen Carulla, Secretary-JUNIORS Dated last March 29, 2008, Ministry of Altar Servers has conducted a Post- Lenten Recollection with a theme, Mary: the Most Controversial Woman in History, lead by the Liturgy and Worship Committee which started from 9am until 5pm. *********************************************************************************************** *********************************************************************************************** MOAS joins Parish Youth Forum Bro. John Patrick dela Cruz, Coordinator, SENIORS A ‘synergy’ was forged as different youth organizations of San Roque Cathedral Parish collaborated, for the first time, for a common project guised in a spiritual and intellectual exchange of views and ideas. *********************************************************************************************** Mariology Classes, Harbringer of Transformational Love Bro. John Patrick dela Cruz, Coordinator, SENIORS In celebration of twenty years of doing little things with extraordinary love, the Children of Mary (COM) Cenacle of Prayer and Life Community conducted its 161st Basic Mariology Class at the 3rd floor of San Roque Cathedral Pastoral Center last Octobers 18 and 19, 2008. Participated in by some seventy Catholics, the short seminar aims to bring forth the dynamic and special role of Mary in God’s plan of salvation to humankind. The two day class was divided into several sessions; each was handled by Marian devotees themselves – Bro. Benjamin G. Sabater talked about “Plan of God” and the “Role of Mary in God’s Plan”, Sis. Josefina D. Jacob expounded on the concept of Mary as “Mother of God”, Sis. Aida V. Sabater discussed the notion of “Perpetual Virginity”, Sis. Mary Lou S. Cobingco refreshed the crowd on “The Holy Rosary”, Bro. Honorato G. Sabater meanwhile explained the meanings of “The Cenacle” and “Mystery of the Assumption”, Sis. Dalisay R. Sy enlightened the participants on the “Immaculate Conception”, and finally, Bro. Raul S. Roque spoke about Mary as “Mediatrix of All Grace.” Aside from the lectures, the seminar also paved way for establishing deeper communication with the Lord and the Blessed Mother through the introduction of the cenacle – an intimate and solemn group prayer. It is the challenge of the Mariology classes, according to Bro. Benjamin G. Sabater, President of COM, that the message of love of Mother Mary be realized and replicated to the other members of the Christian Community especially to the less fortunate, while at the same time, deconstructing negative claims and conceptions to the Blessed Virgin Mary. Moreover, it is expected that the participants will not just confine their learnings for themselves, but rather, share them to their respective families, friends, and neighbourhoods the Good News and message of love by the Blessed Mother. The 161st Mariology Class was even made special by the appearance and support given by the first Bishop of Kalookan and concurrent Parish Priest of San Roque Cathedral Parish and Spiritual Director of the COM, Most Rev. Deogracias S. Iniguez, Jr., D.D.; also with the presence of the new Vicar General of the Diocese, Rev. Fr. Alex N. Amandy, who lead the community in solemn Eucharistic Celebration on the first day.
To kick-off another year of humble and continued service, the officers of the Ministry of Altar Servers convened last January 12 to plan and outline its activities for 2008.
Consultant:
Bro. Aristotle Banaga
Keynoted by outgoing Over-all Coordinator Bro. Aries Banaga, the first Leadership Training Seminar-Workshop for officers was held at the 3rd floor of San Roque Cathedral Pastoral Center last January 26, 2008.
on of over 1500 relics under the care of Thomas Serafin, founder of the Apostolate for the Holy Relics, who was branded “Official Catholic Apostolate” by Roger Cardinal Malsong, Archbishop of Los Angeles in the United States. The remnants were brought to the Philippines from Guam through the sponsorship of the benefactors from Guam and the Dulce Nombres de Maria Cathedral, Basilica in Agana, Guam.
The pictures below depicts the other relics seen on the Exhibit as shot by Bro. Mark Mencias.
The Ministry of Altar Servers had its whole day summer outing at 4K Garden and Waterfun Resort in Catmon,Sta. Maria Bulacan last May 17, 2008. This was a part of the yearly activities of the organization to have a bonding time for the members and officials.
To date, two sessions have already been accomplished: first of which was held last April 26 with the theme, “The Youth as Generation X: Issues and Prospects,” keynoted by Bro. Raul S. Roque, Director of San Roque Cathedral Youth Ministry and Chairperson of the Parish Education Committee, and graced by his Excellency, Most Rev. Deogracias S. Iniguez, Jr., D.D., Bishop of Kalookan who expressed his profound joy as he witnessed this joint action of the youth in the Parish; while the second session held May 24 focused on the integral role of families in forming the youth, with Bro. Benjamin G. Sabater, founder of Children of Mary-Cenacle of Prayer and Life Community and a regular lecturer in the Basic Mariology Seminars, as resource speaker.
In preparation to their installation, the planning and renovation of the parish office and gradual modification of the schedule of masses are some of the changes as supervised by Fr. Ric Torrifiel, Parish Priest of San Bartolome whom has been given the authority to manage the Cathedral by Bishop Iniguez until the welcome of the bishop on the said date. He had also conducted meetings with each organization in the parish to check and determine if they are in good relationship with others after the transition period.
It can be remembered that the month of September had been a critical period for the cathedral. This transition period was the investigation and re-evaluation of Fr. Ben Lechuga led by the bishop. Different names were involved in this investigation. Many parishioners had addressed their own reactions and stand to these issues that made the investigation difficult. In accordance with the result of the investigation, Fr. Lechuga is advised to leave the church before the month of September ends. After 27 years of service in the parish, Fr. Boanerges Lechuga has ended his stay in this church. He had left the cathedral last September 30 due to his mismanagement that has questioned his credibility. Some of these are about money and his functions as a Parish priest, Vicar General, and the Rector of the Cathedral simultaneously.
