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Sampaguita St. Western Bicutan, Taguig City | Volume 1, Issue No. 3 | Mayo 2016

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“Father, marami pong mga pari at ilang mga Obispo ang nagrerecomenda o nagcriticize sa mga tumatakbong kandidadto, pinapayagan ba sila ng simbahan?”

This question shows the degree of the faithful’s confusion nowadays on the legitimacy of the Catholic ministers’ involvement in political affairs. To whatextent should priests and bishops get involved in the coming elections?

Let’s be clear, first, about certain facts!Firstly, priests and bishops participate in

the coming elections by casting their votes, thereby, exercising their rights as citizens of this country. The Catechism of the Catholic Church teaches that “Submission to authority

and co-responsibility for the common good make it morally obligatory to pay taxes, to exercise the right to vote, and to defend one’s country” (CCC, 2240).

Secondly, the Church clearly prohibits priests and bishops to run for public office as it is “unbecoming to their state” (Canon 285). They must not actively campaign, endorse or publicly support particular candidates or political parties.

In the same manner, priests and bishops are also advised not to tell the people who not to vote for. Either to endorse or to oppose a political candidate or party is divisive; hence, it is “unbecoming” of Church ministers who are supposed to gather, not to scatter, the flock.

But I agree with Fr. Dwight Longenecker in his article entitled “Should a Priest Comment on Politics?” published in his blog, Patheos, on February 22, 2016, in saying that “Maybe we shouldn’t get involved in politics, but we can certainly comment on morality. Indeed, it is our duty to comment on the morality or immorality of certain issues.” If I may quote lengthily this priest-blogger:

“If a party or candidate supports abortion, genocide or euthanasia we must speak out about it. If a candidate or party supports indiscriminate deportation or incarceration we should speak out about it. If a party or candidate supports torture, killing of innocent civilians and indiscriminate

By REV. FR. COGITO

Should a priest comment on politics?

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Lady parishioners who participated in the procession of “Virgen dela Soledad”---first in Our Lady of the Poor Parish. Turn to p. 2

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NEWSBITS

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TRIVIA CATECHESISANG FLORES DE MAYO AT

SANTACRUZAN

Ang Flores de Mayo (Flowers of May) ay isang kulturang pinoy na ipinagdiriwang

ng mga deboto ng Birheng Maria. Tampok dito ang pag-aalay ng mga bulaklak bilang parangal kay Maria, sapagkat siya ay itinuturing na pinakamagandang bulaklak at nilalang ng Diyos na pinili upang maging Ina ng Diyos tagapaghatid ng kaligtasan sa mundo.

Ang Santacruzan ay isang maringal na pagtatanghal ng mga dilag o Sagala na may iba’t ibang titulo at magagandang kasuotan. Sa kanilang prusisyon, kasama nila sa kanilang magagarbo at makukulay na arko ang kani-kanilang konsorte.

Ngunit higit pa sa naggagandahang dalaga, sa Santacruzan ay ating iginugunita ang pagkatagpo ni Santa Helena, ina ni Emperado Constantino, sa Krus ng ating Panginoong Hesus, 300 taon makalipas ang kamatayan n gating Panginoon.

Ang Santacruzan ay alay din ng mga deboto bilang parangal at pag-alala sa ating Mahal na Inang Birheng Maria sa pamamagitan ng pagbibigay sa kanya ng iba’t ibang titulo bilang Kalinis-linisan at Kabanal-banalang Ina ng Diyos.

Dahil ang buwan ng Mayo ay napapaloob pa sa panahon ng Pasko ng Pagkabuhay ng Panginoon, mabuting maunawaan natin ang kaugnayan nito at ng Birheng Maria, ang kaugnayan ng ina at ng mapagligtas na gawa ng kanyang Anak.

CBCP issued Wise as Serpents, Innocent as Doves last December 2015.

In sum:1. Vote for those who come to serve and

not to be served, like Christ.

2. There are no perfect candidates: there is a difference between one who has done wrong, and is willing to amend and one who is stubborn.

3. Choice should not depend on surveys.

4. Do not vote for one who (1) is in favor of banning religion in public life, and (2) has a program supporting “abortion, euthanasia, the return of the death penalty, divorce and the dilution of the character of Christian marriage.”

5. You may be open to vote for a good leader who is non-Catholic.

6. Be suspicious of one who only spends time destroying a rival, but has nothing good to offer.

WISE AS SERPENTS, INNOCENT AS DOVES

(Mt.10:16)A Guide to Catholic Voters

As the rhetoric and the noise traditionally associated with Philippine politics and elections reach higher levels of intensity, we wish to offer some guidelines to our Catholic voters deriving from the moral teachings of the Church.

Read the rest here: http://primacyofreason.blogspot.com/2016/02/cbcp-voters-guide-for-2016-elections.html

CBCP Website: http://www.cbcpnews.com/cbcpnews/?p=70083

CBCP VOTERS GUIDE -- FOR THE 2016 ELECTIONS

A DAWN PROCESSION OF VIRGEN DELA SOLEDAD

TAGUIG CITY – Our Lady of the Poor Parish (Ina ngmgaDukha) held it’s very first “Virgen dela Soledad” Procession: a special devotion practiced in honor of Nuestra Senora de la Soledad or Our Lady of Solitude. This devotion was introduced to console Our Lady in her solitude on Holy Saturday, and is akin to the devotion practiced among the Servites on Good Friday called the Desolata.

The Church of Our Lady of Solitude, which dates back to 1692, has an interesting history.Legend has it that a mule driver, guiding his burro train through the streets of Oaxaca, suddenly discovered he had an extra animal carrying

a huge box on its back.Curious, officials opened the box and found an image of the Blessed Virgin of Solitude; hence, a church was built. Tourists who come to Oaxaca find an enormous boulder at the entrance – marking the spot where the burro died from the weight of the box. Our Lady of Solitude, patroness of Oaxaca,became the protector of sailors; and, in addition to elaborate gowns fashioned by the women of the city,the Virgin’s gold crown is bejeweled with gifts of shimmering pearls from seafarers.

The procession was initiated by the Parish Priest, Rev. Fr. Mark Emman H. Sese, and,in spite of it being held at dawn, was warmly accepted by parishioners.

By MHAI LIMPIN

PRAYER FOR THE2016 ELECTIONS

Lord, You know the hearts of all men, You know our innermost

thoughts and intentions, and You know our strengths and the span

and reach of our abilities.All authority comes from You, and it is You who guide and bless hu-man authority. We ask You, Lord, to give us the right leaders for our time, that will govern this country in reflection to how You govern all things. May Your good purposes be fulfilled, and may we be one

with Your cause.Amen.

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KAWAN AREA GROSS COLLECTION

KAWAN 25% SHARE

San Agustin Blk. 10 - Sto. Niño/K3 13,810.00 3,452.50Sta. Monica Tenement - K2 6,830.00 1,707.50Sto. Thomas EP Village - K4 9,970.00 2,492.50St. Therese Tenement - K1 7,805.45 1,951.36San Martin de Porres Blk. 10 - Sto. Niño/K5 4,255.00 1,063.75San Francisco de Asis Blk. 10 - Sto. Niño/K7 2,850.00 712.50San Juan Bautista EP Village - K1 5,430.00 1,357.50San Gabriel Sitio Matatag 1,508.00 377.00San Rafael Blk. 10 - Sto. Niño/K2 2,000.00 500.00San Lorenzo Ruiz Blk 10 - Sto. Niño/K1 675.00 168.75San Pedro EP Village - K3 5,170.00 1,292.50St. Margaret TUP Compound 3,010.00 752.50St. Jude Lower BLC 2,122.00 530.50San Pedro Calungsod Upper BLC 50.00 12.50San Pablo Sitio 3 1,861.00 465.25

San Jose Sitio 1 1,580.00 395.00Holy Rosary Sitio 2 0.00 0.00San Vicente Ferrer Katipunan - K1 370.00 92.50Sta. Ana Sitio Maliwanag 0.00 0.00St. Benedict Katipunan - K2 0.00 0.00Our Lady of Lourdes Sitio Masagana 0.00 0.00San Roque Blk. 10 - Sto. Niño/K4 300.00 75.00San Miguel Arkanghel Blk. 10 - Sto. Niño/K6 2,000.00 500.00San Andres EP Village - K2 1,460.00 365.00St. Camillus PNR Veterans 2,955.00 738.75San Antonio de Padua BCDA - K1/K2 0.00 0.00San Pancracius PNR Service Road 100.00 25.00San Isidro Labrador C5 0.00 0.00GRAND TOTAL 76,111.45 19,027.86

FINANCIAL REPORTSKAAKBAY REPORT (JANUARY - MARCH 2016)

or party supports the widespread and indiscriminate use of capital punishment we should speak out about it. If a candidate or party supports the oppression of the poor, an unfair wage and destruction of the family we should speak out about it. If a candidate or party supports the breakdown of marriage, sexual immorality and moral corruption of the young we should speak out about it.”

In other words, while Catholic clergy are advised not to actively interfere with political affairs, they are, not only allowed, but even expected to shed light on moral issues involving these affairs. So when priests and bishops comment on politics, it should not be about political concerns like who to vote for or not. Instead, they should comment on moral issues affecting the Catholic faithful’s exercise of their political rights.

As Fr. Longenecker rightly points out, “Commenting on the morality of issues is something a priest is called to. When there is evil in the world, he is called to exercise a prophetic ministry. This is not being ‘political’; it is being human. It is being Catholic.”

OLPP in its celebration of this year’s Salubong on Easter dawn to remember the meeting of the Blessed Virgin Mary and the Resurrected Christ.

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VIVA STO. NIÑO! OLPP Youth delegates in the recently conducted 1st Vicariate Youth Day, held last April 23, 2016 at the Lakeshore Tent, Bagumbayan, Taguig City with the the theme FAME: Family, Mercy & Eucharist.

“Before the spiritual and moral abysses of mankind, only God’s

infinite mercy can bring us salvation.”

-Pope Francis

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Our ParishParish Priest:

Rev. Fr. Mark Emman H. Sese

Resident Guest Priest:Rev. Fr. Julius Lupot

MASS SCHEDULESWeekdays

Monday-Saturday: 6:30 AM (English MassTuesday-Friday: 6:30 PM (Tagalog Mass)

Anticipated Mass: 6:30 PM (Tagalog Mass)

SundayTagalog Masses

5:00 AM, 6:15 AM, 7:30 AM, 8:45 AM, 3:30 PM, 5:00 PM, & 7:30 PM

Traditional Latin Mass2:00 PM

English Masses10:00 AM & 6:15 PM

CHAPEL SUNDAY MASSSt. Joseph Chapel (EP Housing Village)- 6:30 AM & 7:00 PM | St. Andrew Chapel (SSB Village)- 8:00 AM | St. Anthony Chapel (BCDA)- 9:30 AM | St. Camillus Chapel (PNR FTI Compound)- 11:00 AM | Sto. Niño Chapel (Sitio Tres, Fort Bonifacio)- 4:00 PM | San Agustin Chapel (Katipunan

Village)- 5:30 PM

SACRAMENTSBaptism

Common: Every Sunday, 11:30 AMSolo and Adult: By Appointment

ConfirmationParish: Every 2nd Saturday of January

Cathedral: Every last Friday of the Month

ConfessionWeekdays: 30 mins. before & after the mass; During the Holy Hour of 1st Friday

Benediction

MarriageCommon & Solo: By Appointment

Sick CallBy Appointment

Funeral blessingCommon: Every Sunday, 1:00 PM

Tuesday-Saturday, 10:00 AM & 2:00 PM

ANNOUNCEMENTS

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OLPP CATHOLIC SCHOOL OPEN FOR ENROLLMENT

Ang Our Lady of the Poor Parish Cath-olic School Inc. ay bukas na para sa Enrollment for School Year 2016-2017 para sa mga Nursery, Kindergarten 1 at Kindergarten 2. Para sa karagdagang impormasyon makipag ugnayan sa opi-sina sa Parish Office.

TRAINING FOR WORK PROGRAM

Ang Social Services and Development Ministry ng ating simbahan ay nag-

aanyaya sa lahat ng interesado sa gaga-naping Training for Work Program ng TESDA at Caritas-Pasig sa Call Cen-ter Skills Training at Web Development Skills Training. Para sa karagdagang impormasyon at pagpapatala makipag-ugnayan lamang kay Ate Mel Dig ang ating SSDM Coordinator.

Be part of the OLPP MEDIA & PUBLIC AFFAIRS MINISTRY and help us share the Good News of the Lord! For details, please contact Sis. Mhai Limpin at (09153855366) or inquire at parish office.