claretian missionaries provincial bulletin 1st quarter 2009

�provincial bulletin • 1st quarter 2009

PHILIPPINESCLARETIAN MISSIONARIES

Inside“…the Messiah had to suffer and on the third day rise from the dead. Then repentance and forgiveness in his name would be proclaimed to all the nations…”

(Luke 24: 46-47)

Easter isthetimeoftheyearwhenwemarktherebirthofJesusandrenewourChristianfaith—thetimeofJesus’rebirthbecausewecelebratehisresurrectionfromdeath,afterhissorrowfulpassionanddeathonthecross,andwerenewourfaithbecauseweonceagainembarkonanotheryearofselflessfollowingofChrist,ourSavior. Wemissionariescenterourlivesinthismostblessedtimeoftheyear,wherewealsorenewourcommitmentasfaithfulfollowersoftheRisenChrist.ThecelebrationofEasterisalsoaninvitationforustoovercomeourownsinfulnessandtocontinueourpursuitoftruehappinessaswejourneytoliveaholyChristianlife. ForusClaretiansinthePhilippinesProvince,thecelebrationofEastermarkssomanybeautifulandchallengingbeginnings.Wewitnessedtheordinationtothepriesthoodofourtwobrothers,Frs.JuliusBoado,CMFandElmerCantular,CMF,lastMarch19,2009,FeastofSt.Joseph,HusbandofMary.AstheyofferthemselvestotheserviceofGodandhispeople,itisourardentprayerthattheycontinuetobefaithfultotheirvocationandmission. This year we are blessed as we are about to begin a new Claretian missionin Melbourne, Australia. This is indeed the realization of the plans made andincorporatedinthePlanofActionduringthe2006ProvincialChapter.Letuspraythat this new mission will be as fruitful and successful like our other missions,whichcontinuetobringGod’swordandservetheneedsofthepeople,thepoorinparticular. We are also grateful to announce the success of the recently concluded 1stASCLA East (Asian Claretians-East) Encounter, a new organism which comprisesthe Province of the Philippines with its mission territories of Vietnam,MyanmarandAustralia,theIndependentDelegationofIndonesia–EastTimor and the Independent Delegation of East Asia which includesJapan,Taiwan, Korea, China and Macau.The Statutes of ASCLA EastwerereviewedandapprovedbytheGeneralGovernmentduringthecouncilsessionofMarch13,2009. I pray that the spirit of Easter will continue to give us hope andinspire us to faithfully commit ourselves to our mission. Let usencourageoneanotherandcontinuetoprayforthesuccessofallourendeavors.LettheRisenChristbeourlightandguide.

Happy Easter to all !

InChrist,

Fr. Rene Manubag, CMFProvincialSuperior

Provincial House Address:2 Mayumi Street, U.P. Village,

Diliman, 1101 Quezon CityU.P. P.O. Box 4, Diliman, Quezon CityTels.: House: (02) 921-6530, 435-1210

Fax: (02) 436-0986

FIRST QUARTER 2009

2 The1stASCLAEastEncounter

3 ListofNewAssignments2009

4 PrefectofEconomy: – ApprovaloftheProvince’sBudget – MissionProcurein2008

5 NewsUpdates: – ClaretianItinerantMissionTeam – FortheFirstTime:AnEasterJourney oftheClaretianMissionariesinMindanao – FiveNewNovices – IHMP-QuezonCity – SAMCCGraduation – StewardshipSeminarRetreat: StrengthsandEngagement

10 Vietnam: – Orphanage

11 ClaretSamal-Bajau: – HopeamidstViolenceandHostilities

13 PrefectofSpirituality: – EnhancingCommunityLife

15 IHMP-Maluso: – IHMP-MalusoBasilan:DedicateditsChurch

16 ClaretSchoolofTumahubong: – CST32ndCommencementExercise

17 ClaretSchoolofZamboangaCity: – ClaretStagesBaryoKalbo:2070

19 OrdinationtotheHolyOrderofthePriesthood

20 Celebrations

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The firsT AsCLA east (Asian Claretians - east) encounter was

held at the Claret Novitiate house in Milagro, Ormoc City from March 2 to 4, 2009. it was attended by fr. renato Manubag, CMf (Provincial superior, Philippine Province), fr. George sabu, CMf (Major superior, independent Delegation of indonesia-east Timor) and fr. Marcelino fonts, CMf (Major superior, independent Delegation of east Asia). Also in attendance were fr. Juan Manuel suñaz, CMf (Mission superior of Vietnam) and fr. santiago G. Gonzalez, CMf (Provincial econome, Philippine Province) who were invited as special delegates.

The 1st ASCLA East Encounter

Fr. George Sabu, CMF, Fr. Renato Manubag, CMF, Fr. Santiago Gonzalez, CMF, Fr. Marcellino

Fonts, CMF, and Fr. Manuel Suñaz, CMF.

first on the agenda of the en-counter was to approve the statutes of AsCLA east, a new organism which comprises the Province of the Philippines with its mission ter-ritories of Vietnam, Myanmar and Australia, the independent Delega-tion of indonesia – east Timor and the independent Delegation of east Asia which includes Japan, Taiwan, Korea, China and Macau. During the meeting, the delegates shared about their respective organ-isms – the problems, difficulties and challenges that they are facing. On the last day of the meeting, the del-egates spent time to find the ways and means of confronting and solv-ing some of the points discussed.

The delegates likewise came up with concrete proposals and suggestions for more cohesion and coordination especially in the areas of formation, economy and the sharing of resources for foreign missions in Asia. The meeting ended with the celebration of the holy eucharist on the occasion of the acceptance of the new novices (batch 2009-2010). The next AsCLA east meeting will take place on June 2 to 4, 2009 in Macau in preparation for the XXiV General Chapter in August. in a related development, the statutes of AsCLA east were re-viewed and approved by the Gen-eral Government during the council session of March 13, 2009.




LIST OF NEW ASSIGNMENTS 2009ApprovedbyClaretianProvincialCouncil–April13,2009

EffectiveMay1,2009toProvincialChapter2010(New Assignments in Bold Print, Existing Assignments in Parenthesis)

1. CSQCDIRECTORANDSPIRITUALDIRECTOR – Fr. Eduardo Apungan – School Director – (fr. santiago Gonzalez – Spiritual Director and Head

of Administrative Commission that will approve budget, financial disbursement and site development)

– (fr. Christopher Ligason – Spiritual Director, Member Administrative Commission and On-Study)

2. MELBOURNE,AUSTRALIA(PioneerCommunity) – Fr. Manuel Suñaz – Parish Priest and Superior – Fr. Felimon Libot – School Director and Vicar – Fr. Cornelio Solis – Econome – Fr. Cris Dodok – Assistant

3. DARWIN,AUSTRALIACOMMUNITY – (fr. Luis rey fernandez – Parish Priest and Superior) – Fr. Rowan Luza – Assistant Parish Priest and

Econome

4. VIETNAMCOMMUNITY – Fr. Pedro Cleofe – Superior – (fr. Angelito Ancla – Vicar) – (fr. Gerald Kumar – Econome)

5. TUMAHUBONGRESIDENCE – (fr. Gilbert Quenano – Parish Priestish Priest) – Fr. Julius Boado – School Director and Econome of

Tumahubong

6. MALUSORESIDENCE – Fr. Dennis Tamayo – CSBF Director and Superior of

Basilan Community – fr. Antonino eucapor –fr. Antonino eucapor – Parish Priest and Econome of

Basilan Community

7. ORMOCCOMMUNITY – Fr. Ronaldo Banaria – Vocation Ministry and

Superior – (fr. Leo Dalmao –(fr. Leo Dalmao – Novice Master and Vicar) – (Bro. Nicer Natulla – CIMT Program Director and

Econome) – Fr. Elmer Cantular – CIMT Program Co-Director

8. COLLEGE/RETREATHOUSECOMMUNITY – Fr. Restituto Audal – Director of Retreat House,

Formator of Pre-Postulant Foreigners and Superior – (fr. Victor sadaya – Rector, Formator of 3rd Year and

4th Year Students and Vicar) – (fr. Amador Tumbaga – Formator of 1st Year and

2nd Year Students and Econome of Retreat House and College)

9. CCICOMMUNITY – Fr. Elias Ayuban – ICLA Professor, CHCFI Director

and Superior – Fr. Eduardo Apungan – CSQC Director and Vicar – (fr. Benedict Dilag – CCFI &CHF Director and

Econome)

10. IHMPQUEZONCITY – (fr. Desiderio Martin – Parish Priest and Superior) – (fr. santiago Gonzalez – CSQC Spiritual Director and

Econome) – (fr. Christopher Ligason – CSQC Spiritual Director) – (fr. renato Manubag – Provincial Superior) – (fr. ricardo salomon – Vocation Ministry) – Rev. Ryan Cordova – Diaconate Experience and On-

Study

11. THEOLOGYHOUSE – (fr. Bernardo Blanco – Superior) – (fr. Paul Manila – Rector and Vicar) – Fr. Jonathan Bitoy – ICLA Professor and Econome

12. ICLACOMMUNITY – (fr. Arnold Abelardo – Student Affairs Director and

Superior) – (fr. Piotr Krakowczyk – Foreign Agency Affairs

Director and Vicar) – (fr. Jose Ma ruiz Marquez – Econome) – (fr. samuel Canilang – ICLA Director) – Fr. Alfredo Vargas – ICLA Professor

13. ZAMBOANGACOMMUNITY – (fr. Max rodriguez – Parish Priest and Superior) – (fr. Angel Calvo – Programs Director and Vicar) – (fr. ralden Mercadejas – School Administrator and

Econome) – (fr. James Castro – School Director) – (fr. Anthony Carreon – Vocation Ministry Director)

14. TUNGAWANCOMMUNITY – (fr. Carlos de rivas – Programs Director and

Superior) – (fr. Angel Angeles – Parish Priest and Vicar) – (fr. Mauricio Ulep – Assistant and Econome)



PREFECT of ECONOMY

Approval of the Province’s Budget

The econome General, Fr. Domingo angel Grillía in a letter, dated march 30, 2009 informed

that the Budget for 2009 was approved in the General council meeting of march 10, 2009. “We are pleased to verify, year after year, the consolidation of the economy of the Province with positive results.” likewise it has also approved the requested amount for the mission of Vietnam. “The General Government thanks the efforts, solidarity and increase of the Province in the sharing of goods with the congregation.” The Province has priori-tized aid to the claret Itinerant mission Team that is do- Fr. Domingo Angel Grillía, CMF (1st from right) with members of the

General Council.

Mission Procure in

2008

ing a wonderful apostolic work among the underprivi-ledged in different Barangays of milagro, Simangan, Danao, Gaas, liberty, cabintan; Pastoral worker and catechist in maluso; the fencing of the novitiate house in ormoc; the repair of the roof and water system of the San antonio maria claret college.

The ProVIncIal mISSIon Procure was able, during the past year, to get the approval of several

socio-economic projects for integral evangelization in different apostolic places of the Province: the formation program for teachers, students and out of school youth of claret School of Tumahubong, Isabela, Basilan; its implementation has taken place last march 25 with its first batch of graduates; the Badjao-Samal formation pro-gram in maluso is already on its third year of operation; the “cooperative risen lord,” Tungawan, Zamboanga city continues to improve and extend its services to the people with the help of grants; a Scholarship grant for Fr. James Kanan-thanan, cmF of Bangalore Province, Kerala, India; several grants to improve several places of worship, like the San Vicente Ferrer Parish in Tumahubong, and

Photos before and after the construction of Immaculate Heart of Mary Parish - Maluso.

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the immaculate heart of Mary Parish Church, Maluso, Basilan, both completed. Ormoc has a continuing socio-economic program for rural people. Other grants have allowed to equip with means of transportation several evangelization posts and missions (Tumahubong, san Antonio Maria Claret Parish, immaculate heart of Par-ish, Quezon City). for 2009 we plan to renovate sev-eral institutions whose structures have deteriorated and need repair like the Claret formation Center, (Theology house); expansion of the Library of san Antonio Maria Claret College; means of transportation for the Postu-lancy and Tumahubong Community. We are planning also to endow our Vietnam Mission with a formation house, since now we are renting three different houses. Unable to enumerate here all the socioeconomic proj-ects carried out by the Claretians in different places, we wish to thank them and pray that they be successful in their endeavours to improve the quality of life of the

people.

Jan. 21–Feb. 1: A two-day Basic Orientation seminar for BeC in Brgy. Cabingtan, Ormoc City.

Feb. 2–6, 2009: Two of the CiMT members, Mrs. Maria Morales and efren hermones, attended the (AsiPA) “Asian integrated Pastoral Approach,” a Diocesan BeC Team Trainors Training seminar.

Feb. 5, 2009: Meeting with fr. Mariano fabian, Par-ish Priest of san Lorenzo Parish, together with a lay collaborator, Mrs. Linda roura, and Claretian fathers rowan Luza, CMf and Bro. Nicer Natulla, CMf. fr. Mariano fabian turned over three baran-gays to the care of the Claretian missionaries in Ormoc City. These are barangays Cabaon-an, Ton-gonan Ormoc, and Tongonan Kananga.

Feb. 16–17: Planning and evaluation of CiMT pro-gram held in Tacloban City. The agenda include evaluation of the 2008 program and planning for 2009, revision of the vision/mission of CiMT, and making the vision/mission of BeC/GsK – Claret.

Feb. 18, 2009: Ms. Brenda s. Taneo was appointed new secretary of CiMT and Mr. elias Mistola was accepted as new CiMT Volunteer.

Claretian Itinerant Mission Team1stQuarterActivities

Feb. 21–22: A two-day Basic Orientation seminar for BeC in Brgy. Milagro, Ormoc City.

March 1: Meeting with leaders of nearby sitios. it was agreed that the feast day of st. Anthony Claret, which is on October 24, will be celebrated in three other sitios and it was also agreed that the name of sitio OCreP will be changed to Sitio san Antonio Maria Claret.

March 7–8: A two-day Basic Orientation seminar for BeC (Part 2) in Brgy. Dolores, Ormoc City.

March 4 and 9: Pre-Jordan seminar held in Claret formation Center in preparation for the upcoming Mass Wedding on April 4, 2009.

March 11 and 12: Pre-Jordan seminar held in Brgy. Liberty in preparation for the upcoming Mass Wedding on April 4, 2009.

March 12 and 19: Baptism in preparation for the up-coming Mass Wedding on April 4, 2009. fr. row-an Luza will be the officiating priest.

March 15, 2009: BeC fiesta in san Lorenzo ruiz Parish, simangan, Ormoc City.

San Vicente Ferrer Parish – Tumahubong.



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iT WAs A DreAM come true for the Claretian communities in

Mindanao to gather together out of their mission area and find time to celebrate their communion with one another in the midst of varied and often time-pressing ministries. The said gathering which was initiated by the Zamboanga City community and joined by the Basilan and Tun-gawan communities brought forth the essence of being together espe-cially celebrating easter in fraternal sharing and communion. Apparently, it seemed not so feasible to bring together the dif-ferent Claretian communities in the south in a gathering especially out-side Zamboanga City, but the spirit moved them to cross whatever pos-sible hindrance. Only a few mem-bers were not present in the gather-ing for some inevitable demands of the ministries. still, it was undeniably a wonderful easter journey among ten Claretian missionaries which started on easter Monday. in a spirit of fraternal life, frs. Max, James, Angel A., Anthony, Mau, Pipo, Kinz, and Julius, rev. Dovs, and Bro. efren traversed the long trip to Camiguin.

A Long Journey for those coming from Tumahu-bong, it must have been one of their longest travels since the destination of the gathering is the beautiful is-land of Camiguin. Those coming from Basilan stopped by Zamboan-

For the First TimeAn Easter Journey of the Claretian Missionaries in Mindanao

ga, thereafter the Basilan and Zam-boanga communities proceeded to Tungawan. from Tungawan, they all journeyed together for almost ten hours until they reached Cagay-an de Oro City. The following day, they took a land trip once again un-til the port area of Balingoan going to Camiguin island. Land and sea they traveled. stories of hopes and fears they shared. it was a long journey that kept each one back to the splendor of fraternal life in the Claretian missionary vocation. The excitement and joy of each other’s presence made the travel easy and memorable.

In Fraternal Sharing One of the questions asked be-fore the journey was: how shall we go about with the expenses? such question was responded by the ran-dom generosity of each community who contributed not so much based on equal sharing but on warm-heart-ed sharing. Like the first Christian communities, the Claretian com-munities in the south found a way of contributing their resources so that each may feel loved and cared for. it was a wonder that even in the poverty of some houses, they tried to share out of what they have. This indeed was a witness to the life of genuine fraternal sharing.

Claretian Missionaries in Southern Philippines.



Centered in the Eucharist The beauty of Camiguin island did not alter the fundamental center of the missionaries’ lives—the eu-charist. everyday, they found a mo-ment to gather around the table of the Lord to listen to him and break the bread of the eucharist. These moments established the real bond of communion and vocation which they shared.

Sharing the Resurrection Experiences One of the highlights of the jour-ney was the sharing of faith experi-ence right after the beautiful sun-set on that easter Wednesday. The sharing was started by those mis-sionaries who are about to move out of Mindanao to be in Manila once again. In their reflections, they men-tioned their own joy in sharing the missionary life in the south. There was not a mention of any regret in their sharing but rather a fulfillment of life shared in mission. from each one’s faith sharing, it was a joy to hear that the gather-ing in Camiguin is a resurrection experience. As fr. Max said, it was like a travel to emmaus wherein the disciples themselves encountered the Lord in their journey. Listening to the stories of each one how they have encountered the risen Lord in their own personal and missionary lives made the great story of Christ’s resurrection more vivid and con-crete. Above all, as the resurrection ushered in hope, the missionaries also shared their own hopes and dreams especially for the Claretian life and mission. Like st. Augustine, the entire group acclaimed in the end: “we are a resurrection people and our song is ‘Alleluia’!”

As They Behold the Beauty of Creation Going around the island of Camiguin with all its resplendent

beauty made the missionaries con-template creation—the mountains, the white island, the springs and pools, the water falls, and the rem-nants of antiquities and many oth-ers. it is in beholding the beauty of Camiguin that they saw again the finger of God at work in the world. such moments of seeing beauty all around and being soaked in the re-laxing waters whether in the pool or in the sea gave a respite to the mis-sionaries who have shared much of their life and time in the mission es-pecially for those coming from the tormented area of Basilan.

Back to ‘Jerusalem’ After the long journey, the mis-sionaries have to go back to their mission posts. But the journey back especially marked by their stop-over at the shrine of the Divine Mercy in el salvador will always

be a reminder that the risen Lord will continue to journey with them in their mission. The memory of the easter journey which they took in Camiguin will keep their vigor as they remember with fondness that they have brothers in the Congrega-tion sharing with them and strength-ening them in their missionary en-deavors. Life back in mission will make a difference after some days of being revitalized with the frater-nal sharing centered in the risen Lord. The smiles and laughter that reverberated in the missionaries’ hearts throughout the journey will keep the missionaries ever young in spirit. It may be the first time that the Claretian missionaries in Mindanao found a moment of being together in a place outside their mission ter-ritories, but definitely it will never be the last time.



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iN The COOL morning of March 5, 2009 five postulants were accepted to the novitiate. father

renato Manubag, CMf, Superior of the Philippine Province, celebrated the eucharist and performed the rite of acceptance for the five new novices. In his homily he said that he does not expect the novices to be holy in one year but that the seeds of Missionary Life maybe planted in them. The simple rite of acceptance was held at the Claret Novitiate in Ormoc City, at the immaculate heart of Mary Chapel that provided a vast scenic view of the Ormoc plains. This ushers the new novices’ year of testing their vocation, laying the groundwork for the virtues, and living the true spirit of the life and mission of the congregation. Along with fr. renato Manubag, CMf, fathers santiago Gonzalez, CMf, Prefect of Econome, Leo Dalmao, CMf; Novice Master, educ Apungan, CMf; Prefect of Apostolate were also present at the acceptance rite and mass. The newly-accepted novices were also honored with the presence of the east AsCLA superiors, fathers sabu George, CMf (indonesia-east Timor Delegation), Manuel suñaz, CMf (Vietnam Mission), Marcellino fonts, CMf (east Asian Delegation). The

Five New NovicesBy: Jay Coching

senior novices, who have helped in the orientation of the new novices in the dynamics of the house, Bros Mike Capistrano and Peter Tran Anh Vu were also in attendance. The new novices will be initiated on the missionary charism of the congregation and will be tasked to visit different chapels under the Claretian itinerant Mission under the care of Bro. Nicer. The novices will receive classes and formative encounters under the tutelage of the Novice Master, fr. Leo Dalmao, CMf. it will also be a spiritual year in fervent encounters with the Lord. initially the new novices along with the senior novices attended a two-week prayer course given by the Superior of the East Asia Delegation, fr. Marcellino Fonts, CMF. It was a fitting course to begin a year of prayer and awareness of the life in the novitiate. The new novices for 2009 are: Aldrin Castillones – La Union Jay Coching – Davao Martin Ernest Ele – Quezon City, Metro Manila Sunny Varquez – Cebu Francis Gerzuete Virtudazo – Quezon City, Metro Manila




The ACADeMiC school year of the st. Anthony Mary Claret College formally ended with the

graduation of nineteen seniors after the successful defense of their theses in early february. Vincent Alexander salmin, a Claretian aspirant-seminarian topped the class, graduating as magna cum laude with a weighted average of 1.27, at solemn ceremonies held at the college chapel on March 20, 2009, friday. fr. samuel L. Canilang, CMf, Director of iCLA was the main celebrant of the graduation Mass as well as the main speaker. fr. Amador C. Tumbaga, CMf, college formator, inducted the new graduates as alumni of the institution. A simple merienda was served right after Mass. however, what completed the day was the sumptuous lunch prepared by the Claretian seminarian-graduates as well as the hilarious and happy program they prepared where they all acknowledged the presence of their respective parents and siblings, and thanked them as well as their formators, the mother of the college, Dean Beulah Nuval, their professors and the two “dakilang Ates” – Amy and Pet.

The iMMACULATe heArT of Mary Parish of Quezon City

has just finished its planning ses-sion based on the five-point prior-ity agenda of the Diocese of Cu-bao to which it belongs. Prior to this, through three weekends in February, officers and members of the various organizations, move-ments and ministries of the parish underwent a seminar-workshop on the background, terminology and discussion of the five points. Then each entity made its own organiza-tional plan which in turn was sub-mitted to the major ministry that is in charge of it, before being con-solidated into parish-wide pasto-

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IHMP – Quezon City By: Charo Garcia

ral plan. The major ministries are: Liturgical Affairs, formation, Cat-echetical, social services, family & Life, Youth, Public Affairs, Vo-cation and finance. The areas also have their consolidated plan.

TheDioceseofCubao5PointPriorityAgenda

By the end of 2011, the Diocese of Cubao will be a local church:1) where parishes are alive and

strengthened through the BeC by:a) synergizing the implementa-

tion of Diocesan Programsb) a comprehensive formation

program for integral evan-gelization for the lay, and the clergy with the collabo-ration of the religious;

2) with a self-sufficient catecheti-cal program in the light of its autonomy from the Archdiocese of Manila;

3) that utilizes media (e.g. internet, TV, radio, Print) for evangeli-zation;

4) that has a sustainable resource mobilization guided by the spir-ituality of stewardship;

5) where its organizational struc-ture and policies are clarified and updated in the light of some emerging ministries.

SAMCC Graduation

The new graduates with Fr. Victor Sadaya, CMF.

Fr. Samuel Canilang, CMF, main celebrant, with

Frs. Restituto Audal, CMF and Victor Sadaya, CMF.


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S T E W A r d S h I p S E M I N A r r E T r E AT :

Strengths and Engagement

of Balanga. The theme focuses on sTeWArDshiP: sTreNGThs AND eNGAGeMeNT. The priests were made to take the strengths finder Test, which is a good tool for cultivating the stewardship of talent and discover one’s God-given talents. fr. Benedict was assisted in this seminar-retreat by Claretian Publication staff.

fr. BeNeDiCT s. DiLAG, CMf, Director of Clare-tian Publications, facilitated the Annual Clergy semi-

nar-retreat of the priests of the Diocese of Balanga, Bataan from february 16 to 20, 2009 at the Carmelite Mission-aries Center of spirituality, Tagaytay City. he was in-vited by the Most rev. socrates Villegas, DD, Bishop

Fr. Benedict Dilag, CMF with Bp. Socrates Villegas, DD.Fr. Benedict Dilag, CMF with the clergy of the Diocese of Balanga.

VIETNAM

OrphanageBy: Fr. Angelito S. Ancla, CMF

hO Chi MiNh CiTY – Claretian missionaries bridge filipinos and nationalities from different countries

who want to serve and help poor people living in Vietnam. Last february 15, 2009, fr. Angelito s. Ancla, CMf coordinated the Out-reach Program of the Couples for Christ in Vietnam. They visited an orphanage in 359/51f Le Van sy street, P. 12, ho Chi Minh City. Gia Dinh Tinh Thuong Te-Phan (st. stephen’s family of Love) Orphanage is run by a lay brother, Bro. hoang Van Binh. he takes take care of the orphans, mostly with physical and mental disabilities. Those who are a little bit better help those who could not attend to their personal needs. The smiles of the children show how much love

they experience from the people in the orphanage. There are around 30 children (one to 16 years old) living in a small house. fr. Lito acted as the translator (Vietnamese-english) for the filipino visitors during the out-reach.

Fr. Angelito Ancla, CMF (center wearing white shirt) with members of the Couples for Christ and Bro. Hoang Van Binh (standing holding a child).


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CLARET SAMAL-BAJAU

The CLAreT samal foundation, inc. (Csfi) hopes

for the best amidst the violence and hostilities that are happening in Basilan and in Mindanao in general. Kidnapping, killing of innocent civilians, illegal logging, family feuds or “rido” are some of these manifestations of the culture of violence in Basilan. Nevertheless, we still continue our service to our poor and less fortunate brethren – like the Bajaus – with the help of God and with the sustained support of generous people and institutions. As we accompany our Bajau brethren, we are also constantly being enriched by our experience with them, both in Pangasaan and in Maluso areas. here are some of the highlights of our activities for the last quarter of 2008 and the first quarter of 2009 as we try to bring hope among the Bajaus:1. Bajau Ongka-Ongka or Ba-

jau Festival Celebration. An annual activity that promotes the Bajau Culture, identity and spirituality was successfully conducted amidst threats of at-tack from lawless elements in Maluso last November 14-16, 2008.

2. Construction of 2 New Build-ings. Bajaus are led to dream big for their self-determination and integration in the main-stream society. With the help of generous people, we were able to finish the construction of the Bajau formation Center last

Hope amidst Violence and Hostilities By: Fr. Dennis Tamayo, CMF

ue for the following activities: a) feeding of Bajau kids who attend school, b) training for Bajau community health aides, c) daily clinic, and d) counsel-ling sessions.

3. General Assembly of Panga-

Parents and students perform during the Bajau Festival.

January. This is where the pre-schoolers ii classes will be con-ducted, as well as the trainings on livelihood. The construction of the Bajau Wellness sanctu-ary was started last february 20, 2009. This will serve as a ven-


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saan Area. Pangasaan area has been abandoned for some time due to family feuds and threats from lawless elements – both the Abu sayyaf Group and the Moro islamic Liberation front (MiLf). But most of the Bajaus have decided to go back and stay because of the education and the good opportunities for livelihood here. Last february 12, 2009 a general assembly was held to assist and set the direction of the community.

4. Preparatory Meeting on the

Facade of the newly-constructed Bajau Formation Center.

Assembly for the Pastoral Care of Bajaus. Last March 3, 2009 the core-group of the Coordinating Body for this assembly headed by Bishop Angelito Lampon, OMi, DD met to prepare for the 4th National Assembly for the Pastoral Care of Bajaus in the Philippines, which will be held on May 8-10, 2009 in Zamboanga City. The purpose of this assembly would be: to finish the 3 -Year Plan for the Pastoral Care of Bajaus in the Philippines and

to clarify the role of the Bajaus in community development and peace building.

5. Graduation of Bajau Pre-schoolers. The Bajau Pre-school 1 kids in Maluso had their recognition Day last March 14, 2009. There were 64 kids who finished the pre-school 1 for this school year 2008-2009. The following day, March 15, 2009, was the Graduation exercises of the Pre-school 2 kids. There were 40 graduates for this school year.

Teachers and students during the Graduation of Bajau Pre-schoolers.



PREFECT of SPIRITUALITY

OUr CALL is basically a call to community. in fact, that is what we understand in the life of

the Lord Jesus. in the Gospels, we see Jesus calling people to the fellowship he shared with the father. he called the outcasts, the sinners and the marginalized in society. he called 12 men to be his companions to form a community of disciples. Jesus’ call to community has a four-fold movement. he entered our world in the incarnation; gave himself away completely to the point of dying for us; became our very food and nourishment in the eucharist; became the source of our hope in the resurrection; and remained our life-giving Word We learn from Jesus some practical ways of living in community which he himself lived with his disciples; these can be found in the Gospels: being humble and simple (Mt.18:4; Ph.2:7-8), welcoming the little ones like Jesus (Mt.18:10), having fellowship of equals before God (Mt.23:8-9), being servant of all (Mk.9:33-35), giving one’s life (Mt.18:8-10), spirit of sacrifice (Mk.10:42-45), concern for the brothers and sisters, fraternal correction (Mt.18:15-18), forgive wrong without limit (Mt.18:21ff), building community with emphasis on praying together (Mt.18:19-20), rest and fellowship (Mk.6:31), sent to proclaim the Good News (Mk.6:7) The Christological basis of community life is a powerful source of inspiration for community living yet by no means can it do away with some of the practical realities that can cause conflict among members of the community. We recognize that human limitations and the tendency to self-centered concerns often prevent us from living up to our goal and aspirations as a community. There are some common difficulties that a community

EnhancingCommunity LifeFr. Victor F. Sadaya, CMFPrefect of Spirituality

faces in its attempt to live out the implications of the call to community. The community has to deal with its vision and structures which all members have to share. The community will have to put a balance between life ad intra and life ad extra (introversion and extraversion) as well as the balance between the needs of the community as a whole and the needs of each community member. Any imbalance can adversely affect life in the community. The community has to deal with personality dif-ferences. The variety of personality types constitutes a wealth of talent and energy for the achievement of its vision. such, however, also has its drawbacks and lia-bilities especially when conflicts of personalities arise. Other areas of concerns that a community faces has to do with the questions of intimacy, indifference, lack of awareness and loneliness. When these concerns are not properly handled, community life can become destructive and will lose its relevance to exist. Moreover, there are certain attitudes and behaviors that can also be regarded as blocks to the harmonious atmosphere and relationship in the community. These must not be tolerated as they can destroy the community. These attitudes and behaviors include criticism, hostility, disrespect, suspicion, fighting, insincerity, aggressiveness in one’s position, abuse of authority, indifference, dishonesty and the culture of “chismis”. Community is where charity is first proclaimed. The mission begins in community. In fact, the effectiveness of mission depends on the quality of life in common. st. Augustine once said “All people are to love all since you cannot be useful and available to all the time, it is strongly advised that you concentrate on those who are close to you by reason of time, place



or any other circumstance.” What he meant was that we should begin charity at home, that is, we should express our fraternal love in our community. After all, how can we love other people in mission when we cannot even love the people in our community? There are five crucial moments that can make community fully alive, moments in which love is expressed. These crucial moments are non-negotiable.

1. Meals. Meals are a sign of union and communion. We see this in the life Jesus with his disciples. The crucial moments of the Lord Jesus with his disciples happened during meals (the last supper and the reception of Jesus at the breaking of the bread). Meals are a primetime for good communication and sharing. hence, we must make our presence felt in common meals in which we can share and listen to as other members of the community share their experiences. sharing meals at tables is a great opportunity for fraternal dialogue:

Our Claretian Directory states: “The local commu-nity’s timetable should be so distributed on the basis of charitable dialogue as to as-sure that everyone will nor-mally be able to attend com-munity acts of prayer, meals and recreation… (150)”

2. Meetings. Meetings should provide avenues for everyone to feel included and for members to feel a common respon-sibility for the values being shared as well as the decisions being made. Meetings, therefore, should not be limited to business matters, but must provide an atmosphere for dialogue where each member can share his own thoughts, feelings and reactions about the life of the community.

“Community life should be a continual stimulus toward perfection of charity. One means whereby the community can foster its vitality and its spiritual and apostolic growth is the community meeting and the revision of life (Dir. 139)

3. Prayer. “The most intimate moment of community life is when community comes together to pray.”

Our Constitutions states: “Fraternal life is best sym-bolized and brought to perfec-tion in the Eucharist, which is the sign of unity and the bond of love. Our fraternity is also nourished by prayer, espe-cially liturgical prayer. (Clare-tian Constitutions 12)” And the Starting Afresh from Christ Document stress-es: “giving a priority to spiri-tuality means starting afresh from the rediscovered cen-trality of the Eucharistic cel-ebration, a privileged place of encounter with the Lord.” (t #26)

– The community should esta-blish its own inner order, setting up a timetable for community prayer…” (CC 57)

4. Apostolate. – The apostolate of a local com-munity has a communal dimension. Apostolate must be an expression of the life of the community. Any apostolate that is characterized by individualism destroys the commu-nal dimension of apostolate. – Our Constitutions says: “Col-laboration in the ministry of the Word pertains to the origins of our common life. However, there are many ways in which we can share in the mission of our community. Whenever a ministry is entrusted to a member, it should be carried out

in such a way that we all feel we have a share in it. Conversely, each member should feel that the apos-tolate he is performing is one he has received from the community.” (CC13)

5. Fun/Recreation. if prayer is the human search for God, humor helps us realize that God is unpredictable as his chosen people. fun and recreation foster harmony preventing us from being overly serious about ourselves. it is important that we relax together and laugh from time to time, that we enjoy one another’s company. Periods of recreation and relax-ation encourage spontaneous per-sonal relationship and help preserve a joyful disposition. Our Constitutions emphasizes: “Besides the time devoted to spiri-tual pursuits and word, our mission-aries should also have some time to themselves and be able to enjoy a suitable period for recreation, si-lence and rest. (CC 57) The way we give witness in our community life is crucial because of the kind of world we have to-day. The document Starting Afresh From Christ challenges us: “One of the tasks of religious today is that of spreading the spirituality of com-munion, first of all in their internal life and then in the church commu-nity and even beyond its boundar-ies, especially in those places where today’s world is torn apart by ethnic hatred or senseless violence. This is the task which requires spiritual person interiorly shaped by God by loving and merciful communion and by mature communities where spiri-tuality of communion is the rule of life.” (#28) Community life is crucial be-cause as mentioned earlier, “The effectiveness of our mission de-pends on the quality of life we all live in common.”



IHMP-MALUSO

Immaculate Heart of Mary Parish-Maluso Basilan

Dedicated its ChurchBy: Fr. Nick Eucapor, CMF

AfTer more than three years of reconstruction, parishioners

of the immaculate heart of Mary Maluso gratefully dedicated its church to the Lord through an act of consecration last December 8, 2008. This sacred rite makes the church building wholly and entirely to God. The rite was presided by Most rev. Martin Jumoad, DD, Prelate Ordinary of the Prelature of Isabela, Basilan. The event was also graced by the presence of fr. eduardo Apungan, CMf, Prefect of Apostolate and Representative of the Province, Fr. Felimon Libot, CMF, Local Superior of Basilan community, Mrs. felly Bonjoc, Parish Pastoral Council President, the Daughters of Charity, franciscan sisters of the immaculate

Conception and the Oblates of Notre Dame sisters. This event hallmarks the journey of the people of Maluso with their Claretian pastors and the many difficulties they encountered in building the Church. it was an opportune time to thank the Lord for all the graces received and the tender compassion for all the trial and errors that were committed. it was also a renewal of commitment. in spite of financial difficulties, peace and order problems, and threats of

violence against our people, the whole assembly renewed their faith and trust in the Lord. in this dedication, we remember the many people who helped in the construction of the building: all our benefactors, our fervent Lay leaders and all devotees of the immaculate heart. Through the intercession of the Blessed Virgin Mary, may our hearts be like her immaculate heart ever open to the spirit of God making its dwelling among us for as we have dedicated the church building, we also consecrate ourselves to the Lord through the immaculate heart for we are the living temples of God. Let us build ourselves into a spiritual house, holy and faithful to the Lord offering ourselves wholly and entirely to God.

Most Rev. Martin Jumoad, DD, Prelate of Isabela, Basilan with Claretian fathers Nick Eucapor, CMF, Parish Priest, Dennis Tamayo, CMF, Director of the Claret Samal-Bajau Foundation, Eduardo Apungan, CMF, Prefect of Apostolate.



CLARET SCHOOL of TUMAHUBONG

CLAreT sChOOL of Tumahu-bong had its 32nd Commence-

ment exercises and the 1st rec-ognition Day of Claret Computer Learning Center last March 23, 2009 with a theme: Claretian education: My Great Contribution for Peace and Development. The occasion was attended by Claretian missionaries of the Basilan mission together with fr. renato Manubag, CMf, Provin-

cial Superior, as Guest of honor and speaker. rev. ryan Cordova, CMf presented the graduating honor stu-dents and the candidates for gradua-tion. The Commencement exercises was indeed an occasion of thanksgiv-ing to faculty, parents and students despite the unstable peace situation in Tumahubong, due to conflicts be-tween the government troops and the Abu sayaff bandits.

CST 32nd Commencement Exercise

Fr.Renato Manubag, CMF, Fr. Dennis Tamayo, CMF and Rev. Ryan Cordova, CMF with faculty members.

Rev. Ryan Cordova, CMF, Director of CST with faculty and graduating students.



(ZAMBOANGA CiTY) – Claret school of Zambo-anga City has done it again. A new musical play

has just been shown again that would tickle the minds of the viewing public on the issue of global warming. Baryo Kalbo: 2070, a new musical, is a vision of the future that depicts the aftermath of the devasta-tion brought about by the global warming phenom-enon due to severe human neglect and destruction of the environment. The musical play is based on a document pub-lished in a magazine “Cronica DeLos Tiempos” in April 2002 entitled “Letter Written in 2070.” This is where a multimedia in the internet is based. A woman from the future wrote a letter for us, who lives in the present time that describes the tragic era of the future due to the lack of water supply if conservation and preservation of the planet’s natural resources is continuously ignored. The said letter describes that in the year 2070 water will become a million times more precious than gold and people will suffer from ex-treme thirst. Lack of water will make people experi-ence mutation. Physical and mental abnormalities will occur. The story evolves around a struggling Ulana (hazel Joy Bundahon) who pretends to be a goddess (Dyosa Vidagua) that Myutas (mutated human beings) give tribute to and adore her. Water is being offered to her as a passport to stay inside a ventilated area that provides a small community of myutas oxygen to breath. Life outside the capsule has been difficult.

Some of the scenes in the new musical play Baryo Kalbo: 2070, which opened last February 27, 2009 at the Claret School of Zamboanga City.

This new musical is a vision of the future that depicts the aftermath of the devastation brought about by the global warming phenomenon due to

severe human neglect and destruction of the environment.(Photo courtesy of Fr. James DL Castro, CMF)

CLARET SCHOOL of ZAMBOANGA CITY

Claret Stages Baryo Kalbo: 2070By: Fr. Nick Eucapor, CMF



Later on, the truth behind Dyosa Vidagua was revealed. One of the angry elders shot and wounded her out of righteousness. Without the Vidagua disorder in the community began. Myutas, together with the seven elders realized the need for a “Dyosa” to bring back peace and unity to their place. This is the story of survival—of regret, that something could have been done in the past to save the only home that man can’t live with-out—our Planet earth. featuring the el Teatro Jovenez de Claret Zamboanga class 2008-2009, the play is directed by rene V. Carbayas, who also co-wrote it with student Marie Abhegaile sevilla; the music is by reynold Custodio. The cast include Dorothy Catherine

rabino (inang Alay), Joseph Vincent suarez with understudy James Patrick sarigumba (Agos), Trisha Macariola with understudy Krizha Kaye Jacaria (Tandang sibol), John Carlo Belamide (Tandang Araw), Juseph elas (Tandang hawi), Jennifer inovia (Tandang seku), Mary Joy Ocio (Tandang Kuchin also understudy for Ulana), Nurjannah hassan (Tandang Ulap), April Dream Bontia (Tandang ihip), and the myutas: Baby Jane Calisang, Oliver Garcia, Arthur Garcia, Ayrtonn Chiong, Daryl Jimeno, Armil Clyde Ongchua, Glydel Capongo, Zarah rosos, Patricia faith Dela Cruz, James Patrick sarigumba, Czarina Charice Cabato, and John Ligutom. since 2004, the Claret school

of Zamboanga City under the directorship of fr. Christian James DL Castro, CMf mounts original musical plays annually with Joseph, the Dreamer as its first full-length musical play in 2004. following it are Gentle Wind, the Basilan siege (2005); fort Pillar (2006); esKWeLA, Kadramahan sa Loob ng Kampus (2007); and Kapatiran, esKWeLA dos (2008). Baryo Kalbo: 2070 is Claret school’s offering in the obser-vance of february as National Arts Month (Philippine Arts festival). it was staged last february 27, 28, March 6, and 7, 2009 at the Claret school gymnasium. Proceeds of the play will go to the fr. rhoel Gallardo, CMf scholarship foun-dation, inc.



Ordination to the Holy Orderof the Priesthod

By: Rev. Fr. Julius I. Boado, CMF

was attended by Claretian priests, brothers and seminarians, religious from different congregations, and the families, relatives and friends of the newly-ordained priests. rev. fr. Julius will be assigned in Tumahubong, Basilan, Prelature of isabela and rev. fr. elmer will be assigned in Ormoc, Leyte, Archdiocese of Palo.

LAsT MArCh 19, 2009 feast of st. Joseph, two brave young

Claretians were ordained to the holy Order of the Priesthood at the immaculate heart of Mary Parish, U.P. Village, Diliman, Quezon City. They were rev. fr. Julius i. Boado, CMf of Baguio City and rev. fr. elmer T. Cantular, CMf of iligan City. The ordaining prelate was Most

reverend Jose Palma, Archbishop of Palo, Leyte. The ordination started at nine o’clock in the morning and reception followed at the Gym of Claret school of Quezon City. fr. renato Manubag, CMf, the Provincial superior of the Claretian Philippine Province and his council presented the two priests to the Church for their service. The ordination


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