6th Day of Simbang Gabi (December 21, 2022)

Fray Jay Parilla OAR•December 20, 2022

On this 6^th day of our Misa de Gallo the story of Mary’s visitation to her cousin Elizabeth invites us to be bearers of God’s presence to others. We are invited to be sharers of Christmas moment to others. Many of us right now are craving to “feel” God’s presence. Many want to touch God for a lot of reason. Others want to once again experience Christmas just like when they were children. I remember myself asking my parishioners why I’m not seeing Christmas decors yet when we are already in the middle of December. Or is it because it’s not yet Christmas day? Maybe I’m wrong on this but I have a feeling we are slowly losing the Pinoy’s traditional spirit of Christmas. This is because there are people who say that life this time is hard as compared before. They don’t have time for visitations and Christmas decors are becoming expensive.

In the story of Mary’s visitation it was a Christmas moment for both Elizabeth and Mary. On the part of Elizabeth after she received Mary into her house she was ecstatic and filled with the Holy Spirit and gave a loud cry: “How does this happen to me that the mother of my Lord should come to me? For at that moment the sound of your greeting reached my ears, the infant in my womb leaped for joy!” And for Mary it was also a Christmas moment because when Elizabeth said to her “Blessed are you among women, and blessed is the fruit of your womb”, this was the moment when Mary fully understood the words of the angel that she is not merely a handmade of the Lord. She had to become the Mother of God. Because of this she was filled with profound joy that she was able to say her Magnificat.

On this 6^th day of our Misa de Gallo it may still be early to greet everyone a Merry Christmas but who could stop us from greeting everyone Merry Christmas or organizing Christmas parties? Who could stop John the Baptist from showing his excitement and happiness even if his Savior is just starting to grow inside His mother’s womb? Who would stop us from sharing the spirit of Christmas to others even if it’s not yet December 25?

Mary’s visitation is a big thing for Elizabeth for a lot of reason. But having Mary beside her during the final weeks of her pregnancy is a big relief considering that she is old. Surely she would need Mary’s help very soon. But this story of the visitation reminds us that the salvation which Christ is bringing to the world is made visible through our good works. The visitation of Mary is Elizabeth’s moment when she saw up close and personal that salvation has arrived into the world. The visitation of Mary is John’s moment when he met the Savior whom he is tasked to prepare the world for His arrival.

For us once again this season is another moment wherein we can welcome the Lord into our hearts and into our homes in a special way. The visible sights of this season remind us that God is with us. But we must be “up close and personal” with our meet up with the Lord. Let us journey with Mary in bringing Jesus to everyone. Let us take part in making visible the presence of God through our good works. Let us go beyond our troubles and go out of our way and be bringer of Jesus to others. Let us share Christmas moments with the less privilege, with those who have lost hope, with the suffering and the hurting. If Christmas is like this then it will no longer be an annual celebration that lasts only a few weeks but a spirit we will always be bringing the whole year round. Amen.

Fray Jay Parilla OAR

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				1 All day June 1, 2023 FEAST OF JESUS CHRIST, ETERNAL HIGH PRIEST MOVING UP CEREMONIES – USJ-R (JHS) BIRTHDAY Fray Raul Buhay Fray Russell Lapidez Sis. Susana Batin, SAR (Manila Chapter) Sis. Felina Chiong, SAR (Cebu Chapter) Sis. Lourdes Dawag, SAR (Cebu Chapter) DEATH ANNIVERSARY +Sis. Estrella Buelo, SAR (Manila Chapter)	2 All day June 2, 2023 RST: COMMENCEMENT EXERCISES Holy Mass: 8:00 a.m. / Mass Presider: Prior Provincial Solemn Investiture: 9:30 a.m. BIRTHDAY Fray Constantino Real Carl Veloso (RAY-Cavite)	3 All day June 3, 2023 BIRTHDAY Fray Roy Baluarte Fray Ramon Bitancor III Br. Roque James Sabas (postulant) Sis. Clothie Canoy, SAR (Cebu Chapter) Sis. Olivia Alicante, SAR (Cebu Chapter) Sis. Corazon Ranoa, SAR (Miranila Chapter) DEATH ANNIVERSARY +Bro. Edgar Bond Jr., SAR (Baguio Chapter)
4 All day June 4, 2023 HOLY TRINITY SUNDAY PRAYER INTENTION: FOR VOCATIONS BIRTHDAY Sis. Milagros Lagan, SAR (Brooke’s Point Chapter)	5 All day June 5, 2023 COMMENCEMENT EXERCISES – SPA-R (CAIDIOCAN) BIRTHDAY Sis. Purita Crom, SAR (Tondo Chapter) Sis. Herminigilda Claver, SAR (Talisay Chapter) ANNIVERSARY OF SIMPLE PROFESSION (1985-2023) Fray Francisco Antonio Fray Amadeo Lucero	6 All day June 6, 2023 BIRTHDAY Sis. Ma. Asuncion Zorilla, SAR (Antipolo Chapter) Sis. Jennifer Sibayan, SAR (Urbiztondo Chapter) Christine Joy Euraba (RAY-Talisay) ANNIVERSARY OF PRESBYTERAL ORDINATION Most Rev. Agustinus Agus (Archdiocese of Pontianak, Indonesia)	7 All day June 7, 2023 BIRTHDAY Sis. Roberta Legaspi, SAR (Cebu Chapter) ANNIVERSARY OF PRESBYTERAL & EPISCOPAL ORDINATIONS Most Rev. Raul Dael, D.D. (Diocese of Tandag) DEATH ANNIVERSARY +Bro. Alejandro Leongas, SAR (Antipolo Chapter)	8 All day June 8, 2023 61ST FOUNDING ANNIVERSARY (1962-2023) OF RECOLETOS DE BACOLOD COMMUNITY BIRTHDAY Sr. Mary Joy Dula, AR Sis. Cristina Crosland, SAR (Provincialate Chapter) Sis. Yolanda Apacible, SAR (Manila Chapter) ANNIVERSARY OF PRESBYTERAL ORDINATION Most Rev. Ryan Jimenez, D.D. (Diocese of Chalan Kanoa, CNMI) DEATH ANNIVERSARY +Sr. Amparo del Sgdo. Corazon de Jesus, AR +Sis. Rosita Climaco, SAR (Cebu Chapter)	9 All day June 9, 2023 BIRTHDAY Sr. Purificacion Glimada, AR Sr. Ma. Lea Eseo, AR Sr. Evangeline Pejano, AR DEATH ANNIVERSARY +Sis. Porferia Georpe, SAR (Cebu Chapter)	10 All day June 10, 2023 PRIOR GENERAL’S FRATERNAL VISIT TO THE DOMINICAN REPUBLIC (June 10-17, 2023) MOVING UP CEREMONIES – CST-R (JHS) BIRTHDAY Fray Joel Villaruel Bro. Arturo Catindig, SAR (Antipolo Chapter) Bro. John Kamara, SAR (Kamalo Chapter / Trial) Sis. Violeta Villamin, SAR (Manila Chapter) Sis. Cossete Villanueva, SAR (Talisay Chapter) ANNIVERSARY OF SIMPLE PROFESSION (1984-2023) Fray Raul Buhay Fray Domingo Saladaga Fray William Emilito Villaflor DEATH ANNIVERSARY +Sr. Carmela Garcia, AR +Sr. Soledad Cañete, AR +Sis. Estela Taburada, SAR (Manila Chapter) +Sis. Daisy Soguilon, SAR (Antipolo Chapter) +Bro. Rodolfo Mijares, SAR (Talisay Chapter)
11 All day June 11, 2023 SOLEMNITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI COMMENCEMENT EXERCISES – CST-R (SHS) BIRTHDAY Most Rev. Francisco de Leon, D.D. (Diocese of Antipolo) Fray Bernabe Dosdos Br. Kenneth Quitaleg (postulant) Sr. Ma. Divina Caabay, AR Sis. Rosalinda Rios, SAR (Talisay Chapter) ANNIVERSARY OF SIMPLE PROFESSION (1983-2023 / 40TH Anniversary) Fray Bernard Amparado Fray Joseph Granada Fray Cristituto Palomar Fray Jorge Peligro DEATH ANNIVERSARY +Bro. Abraham Caballes, SAR (Cebu Chapter)	12 All day June 12, 2023 [Philippine’s 125th Independence Day] Theme: “Freedom, Future, History” BIRTHDAY Sis. Lucita Anareta, SAR (Antipolo Chapter) Sis. Adelaida Tanchico, SAR (Miranila Chapter) DEATH ANNIVERSARY +Sr. Micaela de la Virgen del Carmen, AR +Sis. Felicidad Delalamon, SAR (Cebu Chapter)	13 All day June 13, 2023 COMMENCEMENT EXERCISES – SSC-R MANILA (SHS) Time: 10:00 a.m. BIRTHDAY Br. Mark Anthony Zion Madrona (aspirant) Mo. Lucena Antipala, AR (General Superior of the CARS) Sr. Antonia Pono, AR Sis. Herminia Ishii, SAR (Baguio Chapter) Sis. Antonieta Lorna Cepe, SAR (Valencia Chapter) Sis. Antonia Lauron, SAR (Cebu Chapter) ANNIVERSARY OF SOLEMN PROFESSION (Religious Brother) (1998-2023 / 25th) Fray Jaazeal Jakosalem DEATH ANNIVERSARY +Sr. Fe de la Sgda. Familia, AR +Sr. Ma. Amparo Serra, AR +Sis. Victoria Caturay, SAR (San Carlos Chapter)	14 All day June 14, 2023 COMMENCEMENT EXERCISES – SHC-R, ALFONSO, CAVITE Time: 3:30 p.m. BIRTHDAY Sis. Natividad Remitera, SAR (Cebu Chapter) ANNIVERSARY OF SIMPLE PROFESSION (1972-2023) Fray Federico Gregorio Fray Lauro Larlar Fray Ceferino Añez DEATH ANNIVERSARY +Sr. Michaela de la Virgen del Carmen, AR +Mo. Maria Josefa Borces, AR +Sis. Angelina Yap, SAR (San Carlos Chapter)	15 All day June 15, 2023 PRIESTLY ORDINATION- FRAY DANILO DE SOUZA SANTOS (Province of Sto. Tomas de Villanueva) BIRTHDAY Fray Nelson Plohimon Sr. Adoracion Pagsisihan, AR Sr. Isis Vita Villagonzalo, AR Sis. Hilda Socrates, SAR (Inagawan Chapter) Sis. Rosario Mamon, SAR (Talisay Chapter) Bro. Leo Calimutan, SAR (Tondo Chapter) Bro. Leonardo Erojo (Cebu Chapter) DEATH ANNIVERSARY +Sr. Manuela de San Agustin, AR +Sis. Amalia Gatuslao, SAR (San Carlos Chapter)	16 All day June 16, 2023 SOLEMNITY OF THE MOST SACRED HEART OF JESUS DAY OF PRAYER FOR THE SANCTIFICATION OF PRIESTS MOVING UP CEREMONIES – SSC-R CAVITE (KINDERGARTEN) Time: 9:30 a.m. COMMENCEMENT EXERCISES – SSC-R CAVITE (GRADE SCHOOL) Time: 3:30 p.m. BIRTHDAY Sr. Aurelia Pastidio, AR Sis. Miriam Ruiz, SAR (Antipolo Chapter) Sis. Rosalina Mangaoil, SAR (Tondo Chapter) Sis. Mary Jane Eranista, SAR (Bacolod Chapter) Sis. Salvacion Rubia, SAR (Laray Chapter) Sis. Roselyn Ubag, SAR (Valencia Chapter) ANNIVERSARY OF SIMPLE PROFESSION (1974-2023) Fray Enrico Peter Silab DEATH ANNIVERSARY +Sr. Encarnacion Hynson, AR	17 All day June 17, 2023 IMMACULATE HEART OF THE BLESSED VIRGIN MARY PRIOR GENERAL’S FRATERNAL VISIT TO COSTA RICA (June 17-30, 2023) RAY REGIONAL SUMMIT (LUZON) Inclusive Dates: June 17-18, 2023 Venue: SSC-R Manila MOVING UP CEREMONIES – SSC-R CAVITE (JHS) Time: 10:00 a.m. COMMENCEMENT EXERCISES – UNO-R (COLLEGE)
18 All day June 18, 2023 11TH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME BIRTHDAY Sr. Ma. Corazon Barroca, AR Sis. Lourdes Florendo, SAR (Manila Chapter) Sis. Aida Tambis, SAR (San Carlos Chapter) ANNIVERSARY OF SIMPLE PROFESSION (1978-2023 / 45th Anniversary) Fray Joseph Philip Trayvilla ANNIVERSARY OF EPISCOPAL ORDINATION Most Rev. Honesto Ongtioco, D.D. (Diocese of Cubao) DEATH ANNIVERSARY +Fray Victor Jose Lluch (2004-2023) +Sis. Erlinda Dacalos, SAR (Cebu Chapter) +Sis. Ma. Celia Setias, SAR (Brooke’s Point Chapter)	19 All day June 19, 2023 PRAYER INTENTION: FOR THE SICK COMMENCEMENT EXERCISES – SSC-R CAVITE (SHS) Time: 9:30 a.m. BIRTHDAY Sis. Teresita Panares, SAR (Cebu Chapter) ANNIVERSARY OF SIMPLE PROFESSION (1977-2023) Fray René Paglinawan Fray Leonardo Pauligue Fray Samson Silloriquez ANNIVERSARY OF PRESBYTERAL ORDINATION Most Rev. Reynaldo Evangelista, D.D. (Diocese of Imus) (2010-2023) Fray Leo Alaras Fray Michael Catama Fray Kenneth Joseph Onda Fray James Dexter Tanquis ANNIVERSARY OF EPISCOPAL ORDINATION Most Rev. Buenaventura Famadico, DD (Diocese of San Pablo) DEATH ANNIVERSARY +Sr. Rosa de Padua, AR	20 All day June 20, 2023 4TH CENTENARY (1623-2023) OF THE ARRIVAL IN JAPAN (of Bld. Vicente de San Antonio and Francisco de Jesus) COMMENCEMENT EXERCISES – SSC-R CAVITE (COLLEGE) Time: 9:00 a.m. 175TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE RECOLETOS’ SPIRITUAL ADMINISTRATION OF NEGROS (granted by Bishop Romualdo Jimeno of Cebu and the Spanish government) BIRTHDAY Fray Renier Alviola Fray Enrico Nacorda Sis. Fe Enilog, SAR (Cavite Chapter) Sis. Macaria Salgado, SAR (Cebu Chapter) Reyson Valerio (RAY-Urbiztondo) DEATH ANNIVERSARY +Sis. Leilani Alejandro, SAR (Bacolod Chapter) +Sis. Carina Juan, SAR (Manila Chapter)	21 All day June 21, 2023 MOVING UP CEREMONIES – SSC-R MANILA (KINDERGARTEN) Time: 10:15 a.m. BIRTHDAY Sr. Ma. Luisa Borces, AR Sis. Angelita de Guzman, SAR (Miranila Chapter) DEATH ANNIVERSARY (2005-2023) +Jaime Cardinal Sin (Brother General of the Order)	22 All day June 22, 2023 BIRTHDAY Fray Paulino Dacanay	23 All day June 23, 2023 MOVING UP CEREMONIES – SSC-R MANILA (JHS) Time: 10:00 a.m. BIRTHDAY Sr. Joan Marie Ubag, AR Sis. Elenora Tubiona, SAR (Valencia Chapter) Sis. Remegia Lopez, SAR (Cebu Chapter) Sis. Marilyn Semense, SAR (Cebu Chapter) Sis. Rosalinda Pablico, SAR (Puerto Princesa Chapter / Trial)	24 All day June 24, 2023 NATIVITY OF ST. JOHN THE BAPTIST START OF THE 5-DAY SPIRITUAL RETREAT OF THE CANDIDATES FOR NOVITIATE (cf. Add. Code 222) BIRTHDAY Sr. Jesusa Pedrez, AR Sr. Juanita Payawal, AR Sis. Juanita Payawal, SAR (Tondo Chapter) Sis. Lourdes Calderon, SAR (San Carlos Chapter) Baby Rich Pajares (RAY-Caidiocan) DEATH ANNIVERSARY +Sr. Ma. Presentacion Ramirez, AR
25 All day June 25, 2023 12TH SUNDAY IN ORINDARY TIME BIRTHDAY Fray William Emilito Villaflor Sis. Asuncion Magalona, SAR (Manila Chapter) Sis. Prosfera Jabagat, SAR (Laray Chapter) Sis. Vivien Oquindo, SAR (Bacolod Chapter) Sean Feauna Narvasa (RAY-Balamban) DEATH ANNIVERSARY +Sr. Ma. Luisa Padilla, AR	26 All day June 26, 2023 COMMENCEMENT EXERCISES – SSC-R MANILA (GRADE SCHOOL) Time: 3:00 p.m. BIRTHDAY Fray Julius Marcos Fray Virgilio Calalang, Jr. Fray Mark Joseph Quirante (simply prof.) Sis. Melinda Camero, SAR (Baguio Chapter) Sis. Whagie Saronillo, SAR (Bacolod Chapter) Sis. Winifreda Pahilanga, SAR (Talisay Chapter) Jamaicha Lapinid (RAY-Miranila)	27 All day June 27, 2023 MEETING – COMMISSION ON SOCIAL APOSTOLATE (Rome) BIRTHDAY Sr. Elvira Vergara, AR Bro. Manuel Martinez, SAR (Antipolo Chapter) Bro. David de la Torre, SAR (Puerto Princesa Chapter) Sis. Lucita Dimaano, SAR (Antipolo Chapter) ANNIVERSARY OF SIMPLE PROFESSION (2020-2023) Fray Joseph Neil Baygan Fray James Esplanada Fray Judd Galinato Fray Mc Ariel Capinpin Fray Mark Joseph Quirante DEATH ANNIVERSARY +Sr. Ma. Catalina del Amor Misericordioso, AR +Sr. Crisanta Lerio, AR	28 All day June 28, 2023 PRAYER INTENTION: FOR THE MISSION COMMENCEMENT EXERCISES – SSC-R MANILA (COLLEGE) Time: 2:30 p.m. ARCORES GENERAL ASSEMBLY (June 28-29, 2023 / Rome) BIRTHDAY Fray Enrico Peter Silab Fray Samson Silloriquez Sis. Sonia Ramos, SAR (Antipolo Chapter) ANNIVERSARY OF SIMPLE PROFESSION (1990-2023) Fray Bernabe Dosdos ANNIVERSARY OF EPISCOPAL ORDINATION Most Rev. Francisco de Leon, D.D. (Diocese of Antipolo) DEATH ANNIVERSARY +Sr. Margarita de Lumbania, AR	29 All day June 29, 2023 SOLEMNITY OF STS. PETER & PAUL, APOSTLES BIRTHDAY Sis. Pablicita Palatino, SAR (Inagawan Chapter) Bro. Peter Sesay, SAR (Kamalo Chapter / Trial) ANNIVERSARY OF SIMPLE PROFESSION (1967-2023) Most Rev. Patricio Buzon, SDB, D.D. (Diocese of Bacolod) (2019-2023) Fray Neil Robert Alilain (2018-2023) Fray Helfrid Palmis Fray Rey Jay Quevedo Fray Jhoben Rodriguez DEATH ANNIVERSARY +Sis. Neriza Hernandez, SAR (Provincialate Chapter) +Sis. Aleja Abellar, SAR (Cavite Chapter) +Sis. Remedios Vitangcol, SAR (Cavite Chapter)	30 All day June 30, 2023 COMMENCEMENT EXERCISES – SSC-R CANLUBANG (ALL LEVELS) Time: 10:00 a.m. BIRTHDAY Bro. Aquilino Cariño Jr., SAR (Puerto Princesa Chapter) Sis. Leticia Tayao, SAR (Miranila Chapter) Sis. Ma. Teresa Bilbao, SAR (Manila Chapter) Sis. Liberty Batayola, SAR (San Carlos Chapter) DEATH ANNIVERSARY +Sis. Adelina Sacapano, SAR (Brooke’s Point Chapter) +Sis. Laureana Quijano, SAR (Talisay Chapter) +Sis. Amancia Gagui, SAR (Miranila Chapter)

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