september 2 - 6, 2015

Sept. 6-12 2015 Vol. XXIV No. 39Official Publication of the National Shrine of Our Lady of Candles, Jaro, Iloilo City • Tel. Nos. 320-9505 & 329-1625 website: www.ourladyofcandlesnationalshrine.com email:[email protected]

23rd Sunday in Ordinary Time (Year B)

24th Anniversary Special Issue

Nuestra Señora de la Candelaria ig-ampo mo kami!

August 17 – 23, 2015 Receipts P209,879.50 Expenses 372,166.61 Balance (P162,287.11) xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx Balance as of August 27, 2015 P (1,133.473.50) Donation Received Parish Cashier: Johannes Paolo Cerrado P 4,000.00 Dr. Anita Lacuesta Jesena 2,500.00 Brgy. San Vicente & Villa Matilde 1,300.00 Christine Barrido Masaluñga 1,000.00 Drs. Deb & Pat Palmes 1,000.00 A Friend 1,000.00 Juland Mae Suace 1,000.00 Donation for the Week P13,800.00 Donation Box – Aaugust 23, 2015 Anonymous 1,000.00 Donation Box 6,600.00 7,600.00 Donation Box – August 30, 2015 Alitao Family 100.00 Nelly Villafuerte 1,000.00 Maricon Chua 1,000.00 Louise Jardeleza 2,000.00 Anonymous 500.00 Brgy. Calubihan- Cell III, Urna Candelaria 200.00 Anonymous 1,000.00 Anonymous 1,000.00 Donation Box 5,486.00 12,286.00 Total Donation from Donation Box 19,886.00 Total Donation 33,686.00 Balance (P1,099.787.50) Less Expenses: Labor 136,322.00 Materials 459,177.00 595,499.00 Balance as of September 4, 2015 (P1,696,286.50)

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Mga Mensahe

CANDLE LIGHT (Sept. 6 - 12, 2015) CANDLE LIGHT (Sept. 6 - 12, 2015)

Ang pagselebrar sang ika-24 ka tuig nga Anibersaryo sang CANDLE LIGHT isa ka okasyon sang pagpasalamat kag pagpanginbulahan. Gani, nagapanginbulahan gid ako sa mga nangin bahin sang sini nga publikasyon sang Parokya sang Katedral sang Jaro kag sang National Shrine of Our Lady of Candles nga sa sulod sining 24 ka tuig nagapangabudlay sing daku agud nga kada semana mapaalinton sa mga bumalasa, mga tumoluo kag mga parokyano ang mga balita kag mga ihibalo nahanungod sa kabuhi sa pagtuo nga naangot sa aton parokya. Salamat sa kaalwan sang nagligad nga mga Kura Paroko kag kaparian sang parokya, sang mga nangin Editors kag contributors, sang mga lay-out artists kag volunteers kag iban pa gid nga nagbulig agud nga ang CANDLE LIGHT makatigayon sang iya tinutuyo.

Ang Ikatlo nga Sinodo sang Jaro nagasiling nga ang Komunikasyon Sosyal, sa iya pangkabug-osan, wala sing liwan kundi amo man ang Ebanghelisasyon – ang pagbantala sang Ginharian sang Dios. Ang katuyoan sang CANDLE LIGHT amo ang pagbantala sang Ebanghelyo ni Kristo paagi sa mga balita, mga pangagda, mga panugyan, mga personal nga mga istorya nga mabasahan sa iya tagsa ka isyu.

Ang pagsakdag sang dignidad sang tagsa ka tawo, ang pagbulig agud maapinan ang institusyon sang panimalay kag sang kasal, ang pagpakamahal sang kultura kag arte – pila lamang ini sa patag sa kabuhi sang tawo nga natigayon nga mabuligan sang CANDLE LIGHT. Ang pag-apin sa kaayohan sang kalabanan, ang pagtahod sa kamatuoran, kag ang pagtipig sa dungog sang tawo kag sang pamilya – ini tanan mga bulohaton nga tama ka importante. Bahin ini sang Ebanghelisasyon.

Upod sa akon pagpanginbulahan sa tagdumalahan sang CANDLE LIGHT sang aton parokya, ako nagapangamuyo nga magsanyog kag magmangin madinalag-on pa gid ining importante nga instrumento sang pagbantala sang Maayong Balita ni Kristo. Kag upod sa Mahal nga Birhen Maria nga nagdala kag nagpaalinton sang Pulong sang Dios sa kalibutan, padayunon naton nga ihatag si Kristo sa mga tumoluo.

Msgr. HIGINIO C. VELARDEKura Paroko

Rev. Fr. Martin B. AlarconParochial Vicar

Rev. Fr. Mark Lester B. SeninaParochial Vicar

Coming with a weekly publication is not an easy work. Much more that it has sustained twenty-four (24) years of weekly publication without missing a week.

There are three reasons why Candle Light has endured through the years. One reason is its contributors and its hard-working voluntary staff with the guidance of the past and present editors who have embraced their work with enthusiasm. Second, is the guidance of our Mother Mary, Nuestra Señora de la Candelaria to whom Candle Light is dedicated. Third, is the guidance of the Holy Spirit who gives us the strength to persevere.

May all of you who give your best to sustain this paper be blessed. May our Mother Mary always guide your endeavors as you continue to serve our Parish through our weekly paper, Candle Light.

Congratulations and God bless us all.

Si Confucius nagsiling, “A journey of a thousand miles begin with a single step!”

Sin-o ang maghunahuna nga ang aton Official Publication makalab-ot sa sini nga edad. Siguro ang mga nagsugod sini beinte kwarto años na nga nag ligad may simple lang nga handum: ang mapalab-ot ang Maayong Balita. Pero adtong simple nga handum nagbunga kag nagbunga, kag subong nagapadayon nga nangin tampad sa pagpahayag sang Maayong Balita sang aton Ginoo.

Gina-abiabi ko ang mga nagpanguna sining aton publication humalin sang una tubtub subong. Gina-abiabi ko man ang tanan nga mga nag-contribute kag nagbulig sa pagpalambo sining aton nga publication. Ginapasalamatan ko man sing daku ang tanan nga mga parokyano nga wala nagakataka sa paghulog sang ila nga donasyon para sa aton weekly paper nga amo ang Candle Light!

Kabay nga ining aton nga publication magpadayon sa gihapon, maghatag sang iwag sa aton kag kabay nga ining aton publication magahatag sang paglaum, kag inspirasyon sa aton tanan.

Happy Anniversary and more Anniversaries to come!Ad Majorem Dei Gloriam!

Mama Mary, Happy Birthday!

At the dawn of every life, at the birth of every child,

there is always a joyous thoughtthat brings memories of care,

affection and also pains and anxiety, but all add up to a poem of Love.

Every human being carries with him or herthe seal of this Love and remembers

the maternal tenderness which isvery hard to remove from the heart.

Over the years, even when our hairturns gray, there remains the

distant memories and the strong desireto see once again Her, who carriesthe affectionate name of Mother.

Her name is a fountain of peaceful thoughts, generosity, serenity and Love.

We always talk nice about our Motherand we always speak highly ofher merits and good guidance.

and when She is around, a veil ofhappiness surrounds our hearts.

There is a legend that says thatsince God could not be physically

present amongst all His people at all times, he created Mothers to take His place.

Looking at the smile on the faceof a Mother as she looks at

her baby explains it very clearly.

If we look at Naturewe see so much beauty:

the People, the Mountains, the Oceans, Rivers, Trees,

the Flowers, Stars and the Birds...But the Sun doesn't shine on anyone

more beautiful than you, Mother! Thanks for filling this Worldwith so much genuine love.

With sincere admiration, love and respect to you.

I love you mama Mary.

Mark Stephen AnchetaSource: poemhunter.com

B u i l d i N g T o g eT h e r

Collection and Expenses ReportFor the Period ofAug. 17-23, 2015

Collection 209,879.50Expenses 372,166.61Balance (P162,287.11)

In the spirit of transparency and accountability, we are submitting a weekly financial report. For details, feel free to come to our parish office at Pius XII Institute or call during office hours at telephone numbers: 320-9505 and 329-1625.

National Shrine of our lady of Candles

DONATIONS UPDATEOF THE PAROCHIAL HOUSECONSTRUCTION PROJECT

Aug. 27- Sept. 4, 2015

Editorial BoardrEV. Fr. NATHANIEL G. GENTIZON

Editor-in-Chief

PurEZA D. LAcuEsTAArMANDO A. suÑEAssociate Editors

ANNA sHIELA A. MOrENOFE MArINA s. sIAcON

News Editors

juLIETA G. AquILOMA. rOsArIO r. TEjADA

Feature Editors

LALAINE D. PAsquINCirculation

rIcArDO q. FALLAcOrINA IILayout Artist

FR. MARK LESTER B. SENINAALLYN ARIB

EVE T. HORVIDALLAContributors

The Candle Light is a non-profit weekly publication.

Parishadministration

rT. rEV. MsGr. HIGINIO c. VELArDE, jr., jcD, PA Parish Priest

rEV. Fr. MArTIN B. ALArcONrEV. Fr.MArk LEsTEr B. sENINA

Parochial Vicars

rEV. Fr. PHILIPP NEIL Y. ANTENOr-cruZ Special Assistant for Temporal Affairs

rEV. MsGr. ALEjANDrO P. EsPErANcILLASpecial Assistant for Liturgical Affairs

rEV. Fr. FrANcIscO T. ANGOsTurArEV. Fr. jOENIck s. TErrITOrIO

Resident Priests

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Quote of the Week

(Let us pray for each other)

:: Gospel Reflection

Ang Pulong Nangin Tawo

Pamalandong

Pamangkot

readings for the WEEk

BIRTHDAy06 Fr. Sulpicio Basas07 Msgr. Sozonte Cataluña09 Fr. Jose Maria Sucilla12 Fr. Ron Michael Alquisada13 Msgr. Jose Marie Delgado

ORDINATION

96 Fr. Gabriel Esperancilla

NECROLOGy12 Msgr. Eleuterio Carton

sEPTEMBEr 2015

Ika - 23 nga Domingo sang Tuig, Septiembre 6 , 2015

OPPORTUNIES FOR THE yOUNGThat opportunities for education and employment may increase

for all young people.

CATECHISTSThat catechists may give witness by living in a way consistent with

the faith they proclaim.

HOLY FATHEr’sPrAYEr INTENTIONs

23rd Sunday in Ordinary TimeIs 35:4-7Ps 146:7, 8-9, 9-10Jas 2:1-5Mk 7:31-37

Monday, September 7Col 1:24 – 2:3Ps 62:6-7, 9Lk 6:6-11

Tuesday, September 8Birthday of the Blessed Virgin MaryMi 5:1-4 or Rom 8:28-30Ps 13:6. 6Mt 1:1-16, 18-23 or Mt 1:18-23

Wednesday, September 9Col 3:1-11Ps 145:2-3, 10-11, 12-13Lk 6:20-26St. Peter Claver, Priest

Thursday, September 10Col 3:12-17Ps 150:1-2, 3-4, 5-6Lk 6:27-38

Friday, September 111 Tim 1:1-2, 12-14Ps 16:1-2, 5, 7-8, 11Lk 6:19-42

Saturday, September 121 Tim 1:15-17Ps 113:1-2, 3-4, 5, 6-7Lk 6:43-49 or Gal 4:4-7 or Eph 1:3-6Lk 1:46-47, 48-49, 50-51, 52-53, 54-55Lk 1:39-47Holy Name of Mary

Mk 7:31-37

source: www.jesuit.org.sg


source: citifmonline.com

“Old people, who have

felt blows and toil and

known the world’s hard

hand, need, even more

than children do, a

woman’s tenderness.” - Willa Cather

Kapiestahan sa Brgy. San VicenteAllyn Arib

Ang Brgy. San Vicente nagahiwat sang tuigan nga kapiestahan ni San Roque kada ika-apat nga Domingo sang Agosto. Si San Roque nangin

patron sang barangay sadto anay, antes sila nagsugod sang ila debosyon kay San Vicente Ferrer.

Antes ang adlaw sang kapiestahan, ginhiwat ang siyam ka adlaw nga nobena sa kapilya sa pagpatigayon sang Magagmay nga Kristianong Katilingban (MKK), mga pamatan-on, Brgy. Council, Urna members kag iban pa nga mga tumuluo. Sa kinaandan ginpatigayon man ang Gosos ni San Roque. Ini amo ang pagkanta sang Gosos sa dalan pakadto sa mga panimalay dala ang imahen ni San Roque nga gingamit sa pagpalapak (pagtungtong sang imahen sa ulo sang tawo tanda sang pagpangayo sang bendisyon). Sa sini nga tion, ginapangamuyuan ang mga katapo sang panimalay, ilabi na gid ang mga nagamasakit.

Sang Agosto 30, adlaw sang kapiestahan, ang Misa nagsugod alas otso sa aga. Ang selebrante amo si Fr. Francisco Angostura. Sia nag siling sa iya sermon nga sa pagpangabuhi importante ang pag-respeto, pagpatawad nga wala sing pagdumtanay kag sundon si San Roque nga maluloy-on kag mapainuubuson. Pagkatapos sang Misa, may palapak sang imahen ni San Roque kag agape.

O Señor San Roque dakong bulahan, ig-ampo mo kami!

happy Anniversary to Candle light, libreria Candelaria, our lady of Candles Multi-Purpose Cooperative and Parish Website!

31Si Jesus naghalin sa kadutaan nga sakop sang Tiro kag nagpadulong sa Linaw sang Galilea. Nag-agi sia sa Sedon kag sa kadutaan nga sakop sang Decapolis. 32Gindala sang mga tawo sa Iya ang isa ka bungol nga halos di makahambal. Nagpakitluoy sila kay Jesus nga itungtong Niya ang Iya kamot sa bungol. 33Gindala sia ni Jesus sa unhan nga malayo sa madamo nga mga tawo kag sila lang nga duha. Ginbutang ni Jesus ang Iya mga tudlo sa mga dulunggan sang tawo. Nagdupla si Jesus kag gintandog Niya ang dila sang tawo. 34Dayon nagtangla Sia sa langit, nagginhawa sing madalom kag nagsiling sa tawo, “Effata!” Kon sayuron, “magbukas ka!” 35Nabuksan ang mga dulunggan

Ang pag-ayo sa isa ka bungol kag apa

sang tawo kag nahalugan ang iya dila gani nakahambal sia sing maathag. 36Ginmanduan sila ni Jesus nga indi pag-isugid bisan kay sin-o apang sa sagad Niya dumili sa ila, tapat pa gani nga

ginpanugid nila ini. 37Ang mga tawo natingala gid kag nagsiling, “maayo gid ang tanan Niya nga nahimo. Ginahimo Niya nga makabati ang mga bungol kag makahambal ang mga apa.”

Kon kaisa makita naton sa mga dalan ang mga tarpaulin nga nagasiling:

“This project is through the effort of…” Ukon sang pag-abot sang Santo Papa gin-welcome sia sang madamo nga mga tarpaulin pero ang iban “epal”, kay may mga histura sang tawo nga naga-welcome sa iya. May nabasahan ako nga newspaper nga pati ang lungon ginbutangan sang ngalan sang nag-donate.

Mga utod, mahilig kita maghimo sini. Mahilig kita magbutang sang aton nga ngalan, hitsura, ukon ano pa kay daw indi kita luyag nga ang aton nga ngalan indi mahayag kag mahambal. Bisan pa sa mga naga-donate sa Misa, kinahanglan mahambal gid ang ngalan kay kon indi gani, tapos gid, kay may posibilidad nga bawi-on pa ang ginhatag niya.

Pero sa aton Ebanghelyo, makita naton ang Ginoo

pagkatapos nga gin-ayo Niya ang masakiton, gindilian Niya nga magpanugid ini nga Sia ang nag-ayo sa iya. Tungod para sa Iya, wala na sang kinahanglan nga ipahayag pa hitabo. Ang pinaka importante kay Jesus amo nga gin-ayo Niya ang bulag.

Sa sini nga bagay, ang aton Ginoo ‘is setting a good example’ sa aton tanan. Sa pagbulig indi na kinahanglan nga ipakita mo pa nga ikaw gid ang naghatag. Dumdumon naton ang Iya man nga ginsiling sa Mateo 6,3 nga kon magbulig ka sa mga imol, indi kinahanglan nga mahibaluan sang imo wala nga kamot ang ginhimo sang imo tuo nga kamot. Ang indi pagpahibalo sang imo hinimuan nga maayo isa ka daku nga merito sa langit. Pero kon ginpahayag mo na, kon ginpahibalo mo na, ano pa ang merito nga mahatag sa imo sang Dios.

‘That is why’ nanami-an ako

kon kaisa nga may mga tawo nga magkadto sa akon, mahatag sang ila donasyon kag magsiling “Father, indi lang pag-ihambal nga ako ang naghatag!” Kanami! Mga anonymous donors! But even though they remain hidden, but their good works will always shine in the Kingdom of heaven.

Mga utod, kon magbulig ka, ‘do not expect for any return, do not expect nga hatagan ka sang honor, hatagan ka sang certificate, hatagan ka sang medalya. Bulig lang, and you will have great merits in heaven!

1. Daw ano ka sinsero ang aton pagbulig sa aton isigkatao? Wala bala ini sing bahid sang bugal, sang paghulag sang balos?

Fr. Mark Lester B. Senina

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PAHIBALO

Oras sang ParokyaSeptember 9 San Roque 16 Benedicto 23 San Vicente 30 Tabuc Suba Ilaya

Schedule of Misa Pro Populo 2015September 6 Taft North 13 Lourdes DB and Jalandoni 20 Luna 27 Benedicto

First Saturday Dawn RosarySeptember 05 FajardoNovember 07 LibertadDecember 05 CC El 98


Barangay Sponsors Education Ministry Meeting

Faith Formation

DAWN ROSARy OcTOBER 2015

JASAc NAgAPANgAyO SANg INyO BULIg

All Barangay Catechist Volunteers and BAC Education Coordinators will have a meeting on September 6, 2015 at 9:00 A.M. at La Isabelita Hall.

September 10, 2015 – ThursdaySeptember 18, 2015 – Friday

Venue: La Isabelita HallTime: 6:00pm-8:00pm

Ang Jaro Archdiocesan Social Action Center (JASAC) nagapangayo sang inyo bulig paagi sa mga used clothing ukon bisan daw indi na magamit nga mga bayo.

Ini paga-gamiton sa livelihood project sang mga Hansenites nga amo ang doormat making. Palihog dala lang sa JASAC Office nga nahamtang sa Pius XII Compound.

5:00 AM Monday to Saturday 4:30 AM Sunday

1 Thursday Brgy. Lourdes and Jalandoni2 Friday Brgy. San Vicente3 Saturday Brgy. Luna4 Sunday Brgy. Benedicto5 Monday Brgy. Democracia6 Tuesday Brgy. Tabuc Suba Proper7 Wednesday Brgy. Tabuc Suba Ilaya8 Thursday Brgy. Simon Ledesma9 Friday Brgy. Ma. Cristina10 Saturday Brgy. San Roque11 Sunday Brgy. Arguelles12 Monday Brgy. Libertad-Sta. Isabel13 Tuesday Brgy. Fajardo14 Wednesday Brgy. Cuartero15 Thursday Brgy. Taytay Zone II16 Friday Brgy. Bakhaw17 Saturday Brgy. Calubihan18 Sunday Brgy. Taft North19 Monday Brgy. Desamparados20 Tuesday Brgy. CC El-9821 Wednesday Brgy. Seminario22 Thursday CFC & Catechist23 Friday OLCPC & Family for Christ24 Saturday EMHC & adoration Nocturna25 Sunday CWL, Ladies of Charity and MOR26 Monday JPYM and JPMAS27 Tuesday DMI, Knights of Columbus and Adorers of the Holy Trinity28 Wednesday Candle Light and Theotokos29 Thursday Apostleship of Prayer and Mother Butlers’ Guild30 Friday Legion of Mary31 Saturday Ushers, Personnel and Staff

Living Rosary after Youth Mass c/o JPYM

Fr. Nathaniel G. Gentizon

share it to their families and communities.Candle Light, however, is not a perfect

publication. The members of the Editorial Board are not really experts in journalism. Most of them are serving in a voluntary basis. I, myself, am a “trying hard” editor. Hence, as you have experienced, there are some clerical and grammatical errors despite our collective efforts to edit and proofread every issue. Moreover, there are times that the members

Candle Light’s Imperfect Journey with a Perfect God

of the editorial board find it challenging to relate well with one another because of some individual differences. We ask your apology for all our shortcomings.

Yes, Candle Light’s journey in 24 years has never been perfect. Yet, in its imperfections, we see and experience God loving us perfectly. In our weaknesses, Jesus continues to embrace and Mary unceasingly prays for us. Through His grace, the Candle Light has been instrumental in enlightening peoples’ lives so that they may follow Christ Who is the Way, the Truth and the Life.

Hence, as we journey towards our Silver Jubilee next year, we hold in our hearts God’s faithfulness and merciful love. Let us be thankful to God and to Mary and let us express our gratitude through our selflessness and generosity in supporting Candle Light, now and always!

Hence, as we journey towards our Silver Jubilee next year, we hold in our hearts God’s faithfulness and merciful love. Let us be thankful to God and to Mary and let us express our gratitude through our selflessness and generosity in supporting Candle Light, now and always!

One year from now our weekly paper, Candle Light, shall celebrate its 25th

Anniversary. As the present Editor-in-Chief, I am

grateful for the opportunity to serve the parish through its weekly publication. I know that I am not really gifted in writing. I would always reiterate that when I was studying, I have never been involved in school publication because writing is not my cup of tea. Nevertheless, I thank God for tapping my writing potential by calling me to work in the Candle Light. At least now, I have gained confidence in writing and simultaneously enhanced my communication skills.

However, I know that Candle Light is not just about me. I have persevered working in the publication because I have seen its value in the life of the parish in general and in the life of each individual who reads the Candle Light every week. Through the weekly paper, the faithful, especially the parishioners, can be updated about the parish administrative and pastoral programs. We chronicle the various events in the parish believing in its historical and formative value. For our paper to have a universal ecclesial character, we put from time to time interesting Vatican, CBCP and Archdiocesan News. We also write articles which feature the lives of saints and teach Christian values. Moreover, we exercise accountability and stewardship by publishing the weekly financial report of our weekly collection.

Thus, we can say that from simply a paper which disseminates the information regarding parish activities, Candle Light has many things to offer and share now. No wonder Candle Light is not just in the service of the faithful of Jaro but for other parishes and communities as well, for everyone! Many churchgoers get copies of it every week and

“yes, Candle Light’s journey in 24 years has never been perfect. yet, in its imperfections, we see and experience God loving us perfectly.”

Candle Light’s two-fold objectives:

1. Evangelization 2. Means of information

dissemination of Parish activities.

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Our Saving GodPureza D. LacuestaEve Horvidalla

The Weather Bureau has predicted that starting October, El Niño will strike the Western Visayas,

that means, us. Fear struck the hearts of those who heard the news. They thought of water shortage, of no rainfall, of extreme heat.

We cannot deny the fact that weather calamities bring with them many lives regardless of age. It is the duty of the government to divulge predictions so that we can prepare for their coming.

However, our faith teaches us that if our faith in God is strong, there is nothing impossible with anything in this world.

God is the Creator of the universe. He knows what to do, what to give, He knows the needs and wants of His creatures, He knows when to make their prayers answered.

The Lord knows the destruction that a storm brings. Houses, properties, crops, are destroyed or dismantled. Water, thunder, and sometimes lightning bring worries and fear. Only fervent prayers

and promise of reform and transformation can calm catastrophes.

El Niño’s extreme heat can destroy lives and properties. It is predicted by the Weather Bureau that sometime in October, it will come and it cannot be said when it would end. That is what our experts said. How about the Lord? We are His sons and daughters and only He can say when our temporal life would end. We cannot say anything but “Yes” to God.

I am very thankful that during these late years of my life, I have formed a devotion to God the Father which I try to spread around me; my family members, my friends, my neighbors, anybody. I regret that I haven’t discovered this devotion during the years of my apostolate, when my husband and I went every Saturday and Sunday to the barrios, towns, and other places in order to enhance the devotion to God.

Today, in my waning years, I wake up with a prayer to God the Father on my lips, to Jesus of Divine Mercy to let the Blood and Water from His Heart flow down upon us and

cleanse us, to the Holy Spirit for guidance and wisdom, and to our Blessed Mother for her love and intervention.

If the Weather Bureau has its predictions, we, the children of God, also have our feelings when we look up to heaven for mercy and guidance.

God the Father from His throne on high is simply waiting for us to accept Him as our real Father. He holds the globe with His left Hand and raises His right Hand for His blessing. His crown is on His left foot and the right foot is bare. Angels surround Him, He looks down with concern and care.

Let us hold hands in our imagination and look up to God the Father for love, mercy, and guidance. Even if we are busy; even if we are in a hurry to perform our obligations, we must not fail to say a prayer to God the Father. We must not forget that everything has its end. When it is time for us to leave this world, can we say: “I still have much work to do. I don’t want to die now. I want to die only when I have finished my work and fulfilled my ambition.” Can we say this?


Kids corner

‘ Mary’s Title

In the Gospels we note that the sick are often brought to Jesus for healing. He spent most of His time healing the sick,

freeing the oppressed and those possessed by demons. Wherever He was, people flocked to Him bringing their sick for healing. The woman with the hemorrhage pushed through the crowd just to be able to touch even the tassel of Jesus’ robe (Mt. 9:22). She was healed because of her faith. Friends of a paralytic had to make a hole on the roof so that they could lower the man on his mat for Jesus to heal (Mk. 2:3-5, 9-12). After healing Peter’s mother-in-law, the whole town crowded at the door of the house and brought to Him all who were sick and possessed by demons. He cured many who were sick with various diseases and drove out many demons (Mk 1:32-34).

In the Gospel this Sunday, (Mk 7:31-37), we read that a deaf-mute is brought to Jesus by his friends for healing. Jesus took the man away from the crowd. He put his finger into the man’s ears, and, spitting, touched his tongue; then looked up to heaven and groaned, and said to him, “Ephphatha!!” - that is, “Be opened!” Immediately the man was able to hear and speak.

Why did Jesus groan? Jesus knew that the people around Him – who brought the deaf-mute to him – saw only the miracle, but are examples of people who have eyes and ears but cannot see and hear the deeper meaning of the miracle. They brought the deaf-mute to Him, they were overjoyed to witness the miracle but they failed to realize that in this healing God has come to save them and be with them.

This is also true with us, God is entering into our lives and changing who we are. We see God’s mighty deeds, but we fail to know that God is right beside us. Do you know that we encounter and hear God NOW? Even in the ordinary events and circumstances of our daily lives, God is present and saves us.

The encounter between Jesus and the deaf-mute shows the entire relationship between God and man. Jesus embodies God’s saving power and ushers the new kingdom of God as envisioned by Isaiah (First Reading). The deaf-mute represents our human need for healing. We seem to think that salvation, like what happened to the deaf-mute, is out of reach for many of us and needs God’s intervention. God is our “Emmanuel”, He comes to us in our daily lives to save us in big and small experiences that happen to us. What is necessary is for us to open ourselves to a relationship with Him. We encounter God in Jesus and allow Him to heal our human weakness, illness, oppression and depressions.

In all the big and small things that happen around us, there is God with His

saving power. God cares for His children. What is important is to open our hearts and minds to Him and establish a close relationship with Him.

In our present world we often cannot hear Jesus. He keeps calling us but we are like the deaf-mute and refuse to hear His call and do what He wants us to do. We are occupied with the many gadgets the modern world presents to us. We spend more time with our cell phones, face books, tablets, I-pads, etc. Time is spent less for listening or not anymore, to Jesus’ words from the Bible. Many people do not have any knowledge of the Word of God. It is unfortunate that we listen more to the world which drowns what God wants to tell us. We sit down in church, but our minds are not focused on God’s word read to us or in the homily of the priest. Our thoughts wander as to where we will go or do as soon as we go out of the church. The television occupies so much of our time once we start to sit down to watch the television. We sit together to eat our meals but each one at the table is holding and talking to his cell phone, tablet, or I-pad, instead of sharing his activities to members of his family. There is no more time to talk to one another. Each

goes to his room and opens whatever gadget he has instead of listening to each other.

Jesus in the Gospel wants us to see the events around us which for all we know are little miracles in the lives of people who are touched. It may be an encouraging smile for someone who is depressed, and that could brighten his dark world. It could be a friendly phone call or a visit to a lonely person who needs to talk to someone to cheer him up. It could be coming home early to have more time to be present to his family instead of spending time with his barkada. It could even be a simple act of turning off the TV and spending time with the family and listening to each other. It could also be sending a bunch of bananas or other fruits or any food, or book unexpectedly to a friend. It could be remembering with simple tokens during important events in a person’s life like birthdays or anniversaries. It could be offering to bring home a friend in your car.

Whatever we do, or however we answer another’s needs, it would be helpful to remember that we are also doing God’s offer of salvation through the good we do to others. When we reach out to others in any way to help them, we are also acting like Jesus to heal and save.

Heal and Save Like Jesus

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1. Our Lady of Peace and Bon Voyage2. Our Lady of Lourdes3. Our Lady of the Holy Rosary4. Our Lady of Fatima5. Our Lady of Sorrows6. Our Lady of the Miraculous Medal7. Our Lady of Perpetual Help8. Our Lady of Manaoag9. Our Lady of Mt. Carmel10. Our Lady of Candles

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1. E2. A3. B4. C5. D

6. I7. F8. G9. H10. J

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BANNSEngr. Alberto H. Yanga

Parish Secretary

The couples below wish to contract marriage with each other. For any impediment or serious defects that will prohibit marriage,

please inform the Parish Secretary or call 329-16-25.

MASS INTENTIONS

BAPTISMAUGUST 29, 2015

KEN ROCZEN D. ALBAJESO, CARLOS MIGUEL P. DAQUIADO SOPHIA LOREYN C. GREGORIO, KHAI IZRAH D. JALANDONI SUKIA LOISE D. QUIMBA, ZANE MATTHEW D. VISITACION

AUGUST 30, 2015 EDGARDO SEBASTIAN S. BALLONADO, ALLYZHA NICOLE D. BELASA

STEPHEN CARL D. CABALLERO, RYKU ANGELO V. CALDERA CHRISTINE HARIEL S. ESPERA, KHAILE MARIE S. GUILLEN

JERRY JUN LAURENCIO

SEPTEMBER 06, 2015 SUNDAy 05:00 a.m. Thanksgiving Mass for Sister Mary Piamonte by Piamonte Family 06:30 a.m. Thanksgiving Mass of Mother Butler’s Guild 08:00 a.m. MISA PRO POPULO 09:30 a.m. Thanksgiving Mass of Couples for Christ 12:00 n.n. +Ramon Miranda by Mr. & Mrs. Malvar Jardeleza & Children 03:00 p.m. +Ramon, Felicula, Anecita Panes, Leopoldo Sr., Angeles Señeres, Rosalinda Panes & All Souls in Purgatory by Ramonito Panes 04:30 p.m. Thanksgiving Mass of Rogelio Florete, Sr. & Family; Alberto Yanga & Hollero Family; Randy Lumbaning & Family; Eva Corsino & Family; Fe Marina Siacon & Children; Mr. & Mrs. Rodolfo Garrido & Family; Ninfa Baylen & Family; Mr. & Mrs. Felicito Cabrera Jr. & Children; Michelle Ann Cordero & Family; Rosette Tayongtong & Family; Alma Blanca & Children; Paterno Dichupa Jr; Abbey & Avery Blanca; Adrian Raphael & Aesha Fabrigar; Lea Marie Alyeska, Abriel & Abram Blanca; Braulia Cababasay & Family; Amelita & Analou Enriquez Lazarraga; Jelly Yap & Children; Connie Alenaje & Children; Teresita Villaluna & Family; Yashilyn Guarin Wong; Villarosa Family; Johannes Paolo Cerrado; Roy Arquion & Family; Samhain Jarvis & Ruby Golveo; Rodilyn Losañes; Villarosa Family; Yashelyn Guarin Wong; Fernandez & Gardose Families; Edith Jardeleza & Julidith Lademora; Chloe & Fernando Memorando and Special Intention of Marivic & John Kane; Wilhelm Lizada; Carmencita Spada; Corazon Salde

FIRST PUBLICATIONRANDy T. BENEDICTO, 38 yrs. old, resident of Brgy. Tabuc Suba, Jaro,

Iloilo City, son of Oscar Benedicto & Mildred Tobias and MARIA CECILIA K. JALANDONI, 37 yrs. old, resident of Brgy. Tabuc Suba, Jaro, Iloilo City, daughter of Joe Marie Jalandoni & Elsa Kapunan.

PHILIP R. MARTIZANO, 31 yrs. old, resident of Sitio Little Janiuay, Brgy. Cubay, Jaro, Iloilo City, son of Felipe A. Martizano & Leticia C. Rescate and GLAIZA JOy C. TAMAyO, 28 yrs. old, resident of NHA, Mandurriao, Iloilo City, daughter of Ernie Sr. B. Tamayo & Nelda P. Chua.

JOSE EFREN JR. S. de los TRINOS, 38 yrs. old, resident of #8 M.H. Del Pilar St., Brgy. Cupang West, Balanga City, Bataan, son of Jose Efren Sr. de los Trinos & Florinda Soliven and DANNA MARIE C. PERNIA, 30 yrs. old, resident of Poblacion, Barbaza, Antique, daughter of Danilo Pernia & Melinda Cabrillos.

SECOND PUBLICATIONBEN ARI B. PUIG, 36 yrs. old, resident of Brgy. Cau-ayan, Pototan,

Iloilo, son of Julian U. Puig & Irene S. Belen and MyLA THEA P. SUELO, 35 yrs. old, resident of Fajardo Extension, Brgy. Cuartero, Jaro, Iloilo City, daughter of Timoteo S. Suelo & Merla P. Padios.

EDWIN D. BEBIT, 53 yrs. old, resident of New Home, Dungon C, Mandurriao, Iloilo City, son of Manuel Bebit & Crispina Delfin and MELANIE V. SEGUTIER, 53 yrs. old, resident of New Home, Dungon C, Mandurriao, Iloilo City, daughter of Ricardo Segutier & Hally Villanueva.

THIRD PUBLICATIONRODOLPH S. BAGALOyOS, 29 yrs. old, resident of Baldoza La Paz,

Iloilo City, son of Nilo Bagaloyos & Herminia Sune and MILLICENT MARIE P. FACTO, 27 yrs. old, resident of Blk 66, L1 Providence, Balabag, Pavia, Iloilo, daughter of Pancho Facto & Herminia Pineda.

06:00 p.m. +Salvador, Encarnacion & Fernando Aguana by Aguana Family 07:30 p.m. Thanksgiving Mass of Family for Christ

SEPTEMBER 07, 2015 MONDAy 05:30 a.m. Thanksgiving Mass for Ben Joseph P. Helican by Piamonte Family 06:00 a.m. Thanksgiving Mass of Alice T. Mallare 06:30 a.m. MISA REQUIEM 12:15 p.m. Thanksgiving Mass of Helen Lozada & Fe Lozada 05:30 p.m. +Arturo Imballa, Corazon, Ramon, Valentina, Felimon Sr. & All Souls in Purgatory by Imballa, Baylon & Tabares Families SEPTEMBER 08, 2015 TUESDAy 05:30 a.m. Death Anniversary of Miguel Ceroriales by Melinda Ceroriales 06:00 a.m. Thanksgiving Mass of Estelita Jamili 06:30 a.m. Thanksgiving Mass for Peebee Aguirre by Mrs. Norma Aguirre 12:15 p.m. +Leoniza Pedroso by Marlene D. Tabaosares 05:30 p.m. +Violeta C. Lamis & All Souls in Purgatory by Rosendo C. Lamis, Sr. & Children SEPTEMBER 09, 2015 WEDNESDAy 05:30 a.m. +Raul Pasahe Cordero, Herman Ballarta & Joven Mo-oc by Ralph Caspillo & Family 06:00 a.m. +Ireneo G. Palmejar by Dr. Ofelia Palmejar & Family 06:30 a.m. +Msgr. Nemesio Espinosa by Elen Salazar & Family 12:15 p.m. Mass Intention for Fatima Faith Guion in Taking the Med. Tech Board Exam by Florida Guion 05:30 p.m. Thanksgiving Mass of Primitiva Tanarte SEPTEMBER 10, 2015 THURSDAy 05:30 a.m. +Esteban M. Tajanlangit, Sr. by Evelyn T. Bacabac & Family 06:00 a.m. Death Anniversary of Bienvenido Fernandez by Gemma F. Jardiolin 06:30 a.m. +Brigida D. Gasis by Cecilia G. Ramirez 12:15 p.m. +Jose Lopez, Jr. by Elsa Lopez & Family 05:30 p.m. +Antonio M. Samoro by Samoro Family

SEPTEMBER 11, 2015 FRIDAy 05:30 a.m. Thanksgiving Mass of Teodora A. Guevara 06:00 a.m. Thanksgiving Mass of Oliver Joseph Anton S. Marcelo by Swit Marcelo 06:30 a.m. +Hena Medina by Elen Salazar & Family 12:15 p.m. Thanksgiving Mass of Daryll Junn Sapalo & Keith Rodryll Bas 05:30 p.m. Thanksgiving Mass for the Birthday of Dr. Jose Ali Bedaño SEPTEMBER 12, 2015 SATURDAy 05:30 a.m. +Jose Jereza by Mrs. Norma Madayag & Family 06:00 a.m. Mass Intention for the Sanctification & Good Health of All the Priests in the Archdiocese of Jaro by Mr. & Mrs. Rogelio Florete, Sr. & Family 06:30 a.m. +Maria Lee & Francisco Aguilar by Engele Grace Aguilar 05:30 p.m. +Aguedo Golez del Rosario by Anna Marie L. Moises

september 2 - 6, 2015

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