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June 30, 2017

BUKÁS-LOÓB SA DIYÓS • OPEN IN SPIRIT TO GOD

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THEME

We bear much fruit when our rela-

tionship with Jesus is the focal point

of our lives.

WORD

2 Kings 4.8-12a, 14-16; Ps89 1-2,15-

16,17-18; 1 Rom 6.3-4,8-11; Matthew

10.37-42

ORDER

1. Walk in newness of life.( Rom.

6:4)

2. Consider yourselves dead to sin and alive to

God in Christ Jesus.

DIRECTION

1. Proclaim the Lord’s faithfulness to all genera-

tions.

2. Take up your cross and follow Jesus.

3. Let us welcome our brothers and sisters with

an open heart like the Shunemite woman.

REFLECTION

In the Sunday readings, we hear the Spirit call-

ing out to us to walk in the newness of life.

When we were born, we were stained by original

sin and through the Sacrament of Baptism we

received a new heart and spirit. Through faith in

Jesus, we died with Jesus, were buried with Him

and resurrected with Him. Having died with

Christ, we are called to be dead to sin as well.

And through Jesus, to whom we are indebted for

the promise of the inheritance of the Kingdom of

God, we are called to walk in the newness of life. This new life now gives us a desire for what is

righteous. We seek to “worship the Father in

spirit and in truth.” (Jn.4:23). We seek to shine in

the “fruits of the Holy Spirit -- love, joy, peace,

patience, kindness , generosity, faithfulness, gen-

tleness and self control” ( Gal.5:22-23). We seek

to humble ourselves in service to the Lord God.

We seek to do all what is good and pure as ...P2

Thirteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time

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Matthew 10:40

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...a child of God. This great gift of new creation

within us is the indwelling of the Holy Spirit.

With His presence within us, we now have the

power to renounce mortal sin and the power to

say “no” to all sins. Through the gift of new

life, we found the spiritual meaning of living

our faith in Christ. We have learned that we must love God first,

with our whole heart, mind and soul (Mt.22:37)

for He is the provider of all things. “This is the

greatest and first commandment.” (Mt.22:38).

We must love God more than anyone else,

even more than our parents, our spouse, our

children and our wealth in this world. If we

love God less, we are not worthy of Him. If

such love makes others jealous, then that is the

cross we must bear. It is better to suffer a little

bit now than to lose the love of God and the

gift of eternal life that awaits us and all those

who persevere. The second commandment is

that we must love our neighbour as ourselves.

(Mt.22:39). There are no greater command-

ments than these two. Based on the spiritual

laws, the good acts of love that we perform

towards others will be credited to our account

in Heaven.

In today’s First Reading, we heard of the

goodness and kindness of a wealthy woman,

who gave Elisha a place to stay. In return, the

Lord promised her a son. By welcoming a

prophet, she received a reward worthy of a

prophet’s reward. By the measure that we

manifest love and kindness towards others,

that same measure shall be applied towards us

when we appear before the Lord on Judgement

Day. Our reward shall be according to our

works. If we are persecuted because of our

goodness, “Rejoice and be glad, for our reward

is great in Heaven, for the same way they per-

secuted the prophets who were before

us.” (Mt.5:12). Let us have faith for without faith, it is impos-

sible to please God. Whoever approaches Him

must believe for those who seek Him are re-

warded. (Heb.11:6). Our goal in life should be

to gather the works we perform while walking

the newness of life in Christ, for we do not

know the day when the Lord will call us. We

have to run the race to win (1 Cor.9:24). We

must lay aside the weight of sin that clings to

us so closely, so we may run with perseverance

the race that is set before us , looking to Jesus

the pioneer and perfector of our

faith.” (Heb.12:1-2). The Scripture is clear that we are saved by Je-

sus alone. He rejoices when we give our time,

our treasure and our talents in service to His

people. Our acts of generosity moves his heart

and He responds by pouring out his grace. May God bless us! ( Source: Catholic Doors Ministry)

PROMISE “Whoever welcomes you welcomes me, and whoever welcomes me, welcomes the one who sent me.” ( Mt. 10: 40 )


ME CLASS #4:

1. ALBA, Ted/Malou

2. ALFONSO, Gracian/Ann

3. BULLIN, Sab/Rosie

4. CAPARROS, Rody/Bennie

5. CHUNG, Richard/Bernadette

6. DAMIAN, Paul/Beth

7. DELOS REYES, Rey/Kit

8. DSA, John/Leena

9. FERNANDES, Alaric/Peppie

10. FERNANDES, Remy/Lorelei

11. FLORENTINO, Boy/Seni

12. GUILLANO, Ron/Bing

13. MALLARI, Ed/May

14. MAGTIBAY, Jerome/Techie

15. MATHEWS, Joe/Ruby

16. MATHIAS, Dexter/Ivana

17. MOJICA, Rene/Ana

18. OPINALDO, Neil/Ana

19. OPINALDO, Nelson/Myra

20. SANGALANG, Jorge/Maria Antonia

21. SANTIAGO, Rolly/Rebbie

22. SEQUEIRA, Alan/Jossie

23. VALLES, Cres/Perl

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PASTORAL TEAM:

Presenting Priest -

Fr. Armand Galay, M.Afr

Team Couple A -

Ed & Lu Dumlao

Team Couple B –

Rey & Mabel Perlas

Evangelization Int. Steward -

Rey & Alma Patricio

Marriage Life Apostolate Coord. -

Elmer & Virgie Morato

ME #3 (Sponsor) Class Shepherd -

Ver & Mely Santiago

ME #4 Class Shepherd -

Ed & Lori Bautista

We thank the supportive presence of

DSL Jimmy & Nora Valera and Steward

for Management Bert & Cecile Cruz. By: Ed & Lu Dumlao – OSG/BLD SFX DIP Shepherd/

ME CLASS #4 OSG/BLD SFX DIP – June 10 & 11, 2017 The Marriage Encounter # 4 Weekend was truly a weekend of victory for the Lord. The 23

couples were immensely touched by their experiences during the ME #4 weekend. Most

couples were saying that they have never experienced this joy and closeness to one another.

Note on Graduates: 1 from Oakville, 2 from

Brampton and 20 from Mississauga (12 couples

parishioners of St. Francis Xavier)



W hat a magnificent and inspiring experience! It was the Holy Spirit who has

empowered most of the members of the OSG BLD Guelph in inviting candi-

dates , and with persistent prayers, nine couples responded to the call of our Lord . We thank

the Lord for these nine couples who attended the ME #1 weekend held at the Resurrection

Centre in Waterloo on June 16-18. As their Shepherds, we know that the Lord’s plan for the BLD

- OSG Guelph is to grow and prosper as a community of faith. This is just the beginning!

WE thank the Pastoral Team of Fr. Terry Fay, Jun and Bing Yulo and Willie and Viv Saguil, who

delivered messages of love, forgiveness, and healing through their inspirational teachings and

powerful sharings. The unity in spirit and humble services of the sponsoring class, headed by

Rey and Mary Ann Repaso, made this weekend possible and allowed God’s healing graces to

flow freely among these couples. We were also touched by the selfless services of our two cou-

ples, Ron and Mara Aquino and Francis and Olive Aligao, who brought their young kids and

took turns in caring for them and serving the Lord at the same time. Awesome and inspiring!

The success of the weekend was also made possible through the support of our brothers and

sisters from Toronto: MFLA coordinators Manny and Letty Buado, who provided all the mate-

rials we needed, the Management Stewards Bert and Cecile Cruz, the Secretariat coordinators,

Ling and Bing Brinas, and the Service Ministry coordinators Danny and Remy Argoso. Special

thanks to Freddie Carandang who had to cut short his appointment just to meet us at OLA for

the St Joseph Prayer Group banner. Special thanks also to Jules and Zorie Locquiao who helped

us in the intercessory all throughout the weekend, the BLD Kitchener group led by Romy & Lo-

lit Atienza, Lito & Mila Navaleza, Frank & Cecile Pendon and Mark Larioza and the couples

from ME 37 & 38 — the Buencamino, Caluags, Celestial, De Castro, Lacanilao-Sacdalan. A big

thank you to all! Most of all, we offer our praise and thanksgiving to our Lord Jesus Christ and our Blessed

Mother Mary, for making this Marriage Encounter Weekend possible and victorious. The lives

of these nine couples will never be the same.

EJay / Kaye Desepeda

Anthony / Rosanna Lynn

Minh / Trang Le

Ross / Elmie Brillantes

Elmer / Cynthia Santiago

Siby / Felicita Varghese

Matthew / Janene Sarabura

Rudy / Mya Romey

Jun / Mel Valdez

Let us all welcome the graduates of BLD OSG Guelph ME #1 together with

their Class Shepherd Couple - Ed and Susan Reyes:

By Rome / Phoebe Ouano


… just the beginning! ME #1 BLD OSG ST JOSEPH GUELPH PRAYER GROUP

ME #1 Graduates, Pastoral Team & Sponsoring Class The Resurrection College

June 16-18, 2017

ME #1 Graduates& Pastoral Team



Time and again, God’s amazing grace worked

wonderfully. We praise and thank the Lord for

a victorious LSS #35 weekend! The power of

the Holy Spirit rained down from heaven as 28

lovely individuals surrendered their lives to

Jesus, our Great Shepherd. “Something un-

speakably beautiful happened to me”, said

one candidate when asked about her Baptism

experience. Evidently, our Lord manifested

His Divine presence during the LSS weekend.

The insightful talks of Fr. Armand Galay

provided a more concrete understanding of

faith and God’s immense and unconditional

love. Through the inspiring testimonies of

Jules/Zorie Loquiao (God’s Love), Cora Mon-

tilla (God’s Love), Bong/Jojo Ortiz (New Life)

and Lucille Salvador (Transformation), it was

revealed to the candidates how the gift of the

Spirit fills our life and changes us so that we

begin to know and experience God’s

love and the abundant life Jesus spoke

of when He said:

“I came that they might have life and have it to the full” (John 10:10).

“For you were once darkness, but now you are light in

the Lord. Live as children of light.” (Eph 5:8)

LSS #35


Kudos to the shep-

h e r d s a n d c o -

shepherds for tending

their sheep, and whose

caring ways have led

their lambs to the liv-

ing waters. It was truly a joy to

witness community

members from differ-

ent ministries working

and serving together

in God’s vineyard to

bring people into a

deeper personal rela-

tionship with the

Lord. Smiling faces

and loving ways were visible everywhere. The out-

standing service provided by the Service, Intercessory,

Praise, Liturgy, Food, Treasury and all working teams

were exceedingly commendable. The behind-the-scenes

contributions of the Secretariat, Witness Development and

Word ministries were equally praiseworthy. The unparal-

leled support of the DCS/DSL in various forms was highly

laudable. Indeed, you are all a blessing to our community.

For all these and to everyone who offered prayers, time,

talent and treasure, we say a heartfelt THANK YOU. God

must be smiling from above as He lovingly says, “Well-

done, my beloved children.”

God bless our BLD community. To God be the Glory!

Congratulations, Graduates!

Claudine Aguila Jun/Chedet Alamani

Vergie Allanic Rose Asis

Leony Barquilla Bei Batara

Viola Billones Lyndel Darcheville

Gio Del Castillo Leone Fernandes Boy/Tessie Frugal

Ging Garcia Damian Julien

Christian Lapid Larra Libo-on Jovie Lopez

Joy Macadangdang Roy Morales GianOrnedo

MK Prollamante Queza Reyes

Lucring Tabuzo Ruby Talidano Julia Valledor

Shanice Valledor Rica Vito

By Aldric/Loida Uchida



LSS #35

A little bit of

everyone at


Post LSS Shepherding Sessions: OLA Church (after Praise & Worship)

Friday, June 30, 2017 : Topic: Growth

Friday, July 21, 2017 : Topic: Transformation

Grand Reunion: OLA Church Hall

Saturday, August 19, 2017 : 10:00am to 3:30pm

LIFE IN THE SPIRIT SEMINAR #35

Nearly 8 centuries after Saint Francis of Assisi

exhibited wounds on his body resembling

those of Christ, the phenomenon of the Stig-

mata remains. To this day, believers and non-

believers alike continue to argue their opinions

and challenge the evidences pointing to this

mystery. In his talk on God’s Love at the LSS #35 week-

end, Fr. Armand Galay gave a fresh perspec-

tive on this incredible phenomenon. He said

that as we go about our daily lives, we do not

have to look for the extraordinary occurrence

of the Stigmata because in truth, the wounds of

Jesus Christ can be seen in the people we en-

counter every day.

Indeed, as the candidates of LSS #35 listened to

the testimonies of Jules/Zorie Loquiao, Bong/

Jojo Ortiz, Cora Montilla and Lucille Salvador,

they saw the ignominious wounds of Jesus and

witnessed first hand His pain and suffering on

the cross. But more than this…more than the

stigmata associated with the profound life ex-

periences of these sharers, the candidates also

learned that suffering was not the end of our

life stories. They understood that because

Christ conquered death by His resurrection,

our own victory and resurrection will come

when we are transformed to a new life in Jesus

Christ. Word Ministry

TAKING A FRESH LOOK

AT STIGMATA



It was in April 1992 when 32 couples bonded together to form BLD Toronto’s remarkable

ME Class#2. Fr. Larry Tan, SDB was the presiding priest on that weekend, with the Pastoral

Team composed of Rico & Telly Agcaoili and Lando & Menchu Geronimo as the presenting

couples, and Manny & Bessie Gorospe as the incoming shepherd couple. On June 4, 2017, after 25 fruitful years, ME Class #2 found themselves together

again to celebrate a joyful reunion. Reliving the wonderful memories were

Danny & Zenny Baluyot, Ernie & Sofie Buenaventura, Philip & Clarita Malolos,

Gerry &Zayda Mananquil, Roger & Cora Nava, Cris & Beth Rejano, Cita Treyes,

Sonny & Beth Udasco, and Jun & Bing Yulo. The afternoon was graced with the opening prayers of Manny & Bessie Gorospe who of-

fered the celebration to all ME#2 graduates as well as those who have passed away. The re-

union was blessed by Fr. Larry Tan who gave an inspiring talk on how to keep marriages

healthy and strong. He stressed the importance of continually nourishing our relationships

and applying the tools we learned during our ME weekend. He also touched on the impor-

tance of putting our affairs in order in preparation for that inevitable day when we are

called to meet our Creator, a topic that was timely especially for most us who are nearing

the last leg of our life journey. The inspiring session took us well into the evening as we

shared our personal and spiritual experiences through the years, and reminisced happy

memories of that ME weekend at the Scarborough Foreign Mission Centre 25 years ago.

And of course, in keeping with BLD tradition, our reunion was capped with the blessing of

a sumptuous pot luck dinner. A big thank you to Gerry and Zayda for the venue, and Cris & Beth Rejano and Roger &

Cora Nava for getting in touch with class members. By: Zenny Baluyot

Happy 25th Anniversary ME#2!

Celebrating Milestones


What do famous icons like Arnold Schwar-

zenegger, Elton John, David Letterman, Ka-

reem Abdul-Jabbar, Carlos Santana and

Hillary Clinton have in common? Well... they

will all celebrate the big 7-0 this year together

with our very own Service Ministry DLC,

Danny Argoso. How cool is that! To be sure, this exceptional man we often

refer to as Tito or Kuya or just plain Danny

will never be as famous as those icons. But

you know what? Nobody in the Community

gives a hoot! We all know he can never equal

the musical genius of Elton John or Carlos

Santana. Or come close to the eloquence of

Hillary Clinton or David Letterman. But he

will always be the Danny we have come to

know and love...the Danny we can always

turn to when things get a little rough in our

journey through life and faith…the Danny

who has touched our hearts in so many ways

through his quintessential roles as Tito or

Kuya... or just plain Danny. And for all of us

in the community, that’s more than enough

reason to embrace him as our very own icon.

Surely, his loving wife Remy will agree!

Happy 70th birthday, Danny !!

Celebrating Milestones When Joey & Susan Linsao celebrated their 40th wedding anniver-

sary on June 17, we couldn’t help but look for some kind of signifi-

cance to 40. We found that in the Bible, the number 40 always ap-

pears in events relating to judgments, tests or trials -- from Noah’s

Ark and the great flood to the taunting of Saul’s army by Goliath...

from the Israelites’ wandering in the wilderness to the temptation of

our Lord Jesus in the desert. Of course, this does not imply that

Susan went through an agonizing ordeal of tests and trials during

her 40 years of marriage to Joey. No, no, no, no…not at all!

But it does carry a special meaning because as we witness Joey &

Susan’s enduring love for one another, we see ourselves connected with them, and we realize

that the joys and trials that marriage brings are true blessings unto themselves. So in recalling

Noah and the aftermath of the flood, our community joins this lovely couple as they celebrate

their union and live God’s promise of

rainbows and sunshine. Happy 40th Anniversary, Joey & Susan!!



Let us celebrate

the beauty of summer,

the blessings of Community,

the glory of God’s creation!

SATURDAY, JULY 29, 2017

MARY LAKE SHRINE PARK 13760 Keele Street, King City ON

2017 BLD COMMUNITY PICNIC

PRAISE BE TO YOU

LAUDATO SI’

On Care for our Common Home

A N N O U N C E M E N T

Our Praise & Worship on

Friday, July 14

will have a different

format. We will have

Community Intercession

with Healing Service.

Please invite family and friends.

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