Sunday Reflection: 29th Sunday in Ordinary Time, Cycle B

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1st Reading      Isaiah 53:10-11
2nd Reading     Hebrews 4:14-16
Gospel             Mark 10:35-45

Am I still aware of why am I here in this world? Am I still in touched with my vocation as a Christian and as a person in my community? These are the question we have to ponder this Sunday. There are many of us who are now a bit confused of their vocation, in the family, community, in the faith. When we are not able to integrate everything in ourselves, we end up fulfilling nothing, we cannot live peacefully, and we continue to seek for answers that we will not find unless we go back to the reality of our being.

In our Gospel this Sunday, we hear of the request of James and John to Jesus, that He will grant them to sit at His right and the other on His left in His glory. So, Jesus asked them, “Do you know what you are asking?” Like James and John, we ask so many things from God thinking that these will make us better as a person or that they may give us happiness and contentment in life. We ask so much to the point that we ourselves do not know anymore who we are and what we want to be, or what is our goal. In response to their request Jesus asked them further, “Can you drink the cup that I will drink or be baptized with the baptism with which I am baptized?” Here Jesus points out to them and to us what does it mean to ask the Lord for all these things. He is telling us all, can these things help you follow me? Will all these things that you asked me immerse you to that life I want you to have? Will all the things you asked give you the fullness that I want you to have?

Here we can see that the aim of Jesus is to put the two disciples back to the reality of their calling. We ourselves are also challenged to go back to the reality of our lives, where are we now at this point in life? Are we still living the vocation we were called to live, or we already made another way for ourselves? Extending the message to the rest of His disciples who were indignant to these two brothers, Jesus points out that greatness for us is in service, not in being served. Whoever wishes to be great should ground himself/herself in the humility of the Son of Man who came to serve and to give his life as a ransom for many.

The 1st Reading reminds us of this, that the Suffering Servant will justify many through His suffering, and He will see His descendants in a long life and the will of the Lord shall be accomplished through Him. The greatness of the Suffering Servant in Isaiah is in His suffering for all His people. Our 2nd Reading from the Letter to the Hebrews exhorts us to hold fast to our profession of faith, to hold fast to Jesus, our High Priest. We are confident to approach the throne of grace to receive mercy and to find grace because our high priest is able to sympathize with us because He endured everything, He was tested in every way but did not sin. So, we can also be free of all sins and win over all temptations through Jesus. Our vocation is to follow Him. In Him we can have the fullness of life and be able to overcome all things. May we, then , be faithful and true to our calling and there we will be able to find peace and security.

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Fray Alexus Mansueto, OAR

Priest/Religious of the Order of Augustinian Recollects in the Province of St. Ezekiel Moreno.

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    October 1, 2023

    26TH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME LAUNCHING OF ROSARY MONTH

    Note to all Local Priors [for the Book of Masses]: After the feast of the Archangels (Sept. 29), “a Mass is to be offered for the living relatives, friends, and benefactors of the Order” (cf. Add. Code 70d)

    VISIT OF THE IMAGE OF NUESTRA SEÑORA DE LA SALUD TO MANILA CATHEDRAL
    Time: 8:00 a.m.
    Presider & Homilist: Prior Provincial

    BIRTHDAY

    Bro. Remigio Villahermosa, SAR (Cebu Chapter)

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    October 2, 2023

    ARSE ANNUAL RETREAT – BATCH 1 (Friars within ages 29-40 years old)
    Talavera House of Prayer-Recoletos, Cebu City October 2-6, 2023

    BOT MEETINGS

    1400H SSC-R Manila & Canlubang
    1600H SSC-R Cavite & SHSC-R

    GROUNDBREAKING OF OUR LADY OF MT. CARMEL CHURCH
    SSC-R Canlubang / 9:00 a.m.

    BIRTHDAY

    Fray Leonardo Pauligue
    Sr. Leah Lachica, AR
    Bro. Mariano Antenor, SAR (Bacolod Chapter)
    Bro. Gerino Lagrada, SAR (Puerto Princesa Chapter)
    Sis. Ma. Luisa Cabunag, SAR (Manila Chapter)
    Sis. Costidella Viente, SAR (Valencia Chapter)
    Sis. Madilene Bongcayao, SAR (Laray Chapter)

    ANNIVERSARY OF SIMPLE PROFESSION
    (2004-2023)
    Fray Leo Alaras

    DEATH ANNIVERSARY

    +Fray Nemesio Tolentin (2021-2023)
    +Sis. Marlene Gomez, SAR (Tondo Chapter)

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    October 3, 2023

    START OF THE NOVENA TO OUR LADY OF THE ABANDONED
    (Valencia, Neg. Oriental) / OUR LADY OF THE PILLAR (Baguio)

    VISIT TO RECOLETOS DE HINATUAN CLUSTER ASSEMBLY – MINDANAO
    Venue: OLMCQP – Dugmanon

    14TH PROVINCIAL COUNCIL MEETING

    SSC-R MANILA BOOK FAIR
    October 3-5, 2023

    BIRTHDAY

    Sr. Teresita Baco, AR
    Sr. Elyn Joy Olmedo, AR
    Sis. Ma. Theresa de Leon, SAR (Antipolo Chapter)

    ANNIVERSARY OF PRESBYTERAL ORDINATION
    (1987-2023)
    Fray Bernard Amparado
    Fray Cristituto Palomar
    Fray Joseph Granada
    Fray Jorge Peligro

    DEATH ANNIVERSARY

    +Sr. Ramona Plaza, AR
    +Sis. Aurelia Cabrera, SAR (Cebu Chapter)

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    October 4, 2023

    PRAYER INTENTION: FOR OAR VOCATION

    FIRST SESSION of the 16TH ORDINARY GENERAL ASSEMBLY of the SYNOD OF BISHOPS
    Rome / October 4-29, 2023

    VISIT TO RECOLETOS DE LOS ARCOS

    BIRTHDAY

    Most Rev. Roberto Gaa (Bishop of Novaliches)
    Br. Remgie Panghari (aspirant)
    Sr. Manuela Mandia, AR
    Sis. Fritz Palma, SAR (Bacolod Chapter)
    Sis. Ophelia Caytiles, SAR (Bacolod Chapter)
    Sis. Teresita Canaya, SAR (Cebu Chapter)

    DEATH ANNIVERSARY

    +Fray Celestino Cachapero, OAR (2003-2023)
    +Sis. Felicisima Barangan, SAR (Cebu Chapter)

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    October 5, 2023

    WORLD TEACHER’S DAY 2023
    Theme: “The Transformation of Education Begins with Teachers”

    BIRTHDAY

    Br. Wilhelm Ashley Parulan (aspirant)
    Sr. Miguela Obera, AR
    Sis. Jesusa Escalona, SAR (Bacolod Chapter)

    DEATH ANNIVERSARY

    +Sis. Carmen Esnaldo, SAR (San Carlos Chapter)
    +Sis. Fernando Sanico, SAR (Cebu Chapter)

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    October 6, 2023

    VISIT TO RECOLETOS DE LARAY

    VISIT TO RECOLETOS DE BALAMBAN

    BIRTHDAY

    Sr. Primitiva Berdejo, AR
    Sr. Rona Alaza, AR
    Sis. Violeta Benitez, SAR (Provincialate Chapter)
    Sis. Virginia Santos, SAR (Provincialate Chapter)
    Sis. Milagros Dineros, SAR (San Carlos Chapter)
    Sis. Gwendolyn Bolaron, SAR (Cebu Chapter)
    Sis. Imelda de la Chica, SAR (Brooke’s Point Chapter)
    Sis. Concordia Apenas, SAR (Valencia Chapter)

    DEATH ANNIVERSARY

    +Bro. Abelardo Almeida, SAR (Provincialate Chapter)
    +Bro. Romeo Cañad, SAR (Cebu Chapter)
    +Sis. Erlinda Vergara, SAR (Tondo Chapter)
    +Sis. Emilia Aves, SAR (Cebu Chapter)

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    October 7, 2023

    RETURN TO USJ-R VIA TOLEDO

    BIRTHDAY

    Sr. Juliet Natinga, AR
    Fray Mc Airel Capinpin (simply prof.)
    Sis. Rosario Florendo, SAR (Miranila Chapter)
    Sis. Rosalinda Casimiro, SAR (Miranila Chapter)
    Michael Centeno (RAY-Urbiztondo)

    ANNIVERSARY OF PRESBYTERAL ORDINATION
    (2006-2023)

    Fray Henry Santiago
    Fray Anthony Irineo
    Fray Russell Lapidez
    Fray Virgilio Paredes, Jr.

    DEATH ANNIVERSARY

    +Sr. Margarita Miranda de Santa Monica, AR

     

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    October 8, 2023

    27TH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME

    SOLEMNITY OF THE OUR LADY OF THE HOLY ROSAY OF LA NAVAL DE MANILA (Diocese of Cubao only)

    BIRTHDAY

    Fray Niel Ryan Jarumay
    Sis. Conchita Antonio, SAR (Miranila Chapter)
    Sis. Rosario Cordova, SAR (Provincialate Chapter)
    Ms. Nestoria “Inday” Bad-an (Sister General of the Order)
    Marriel Maligalig (RAY-Urbiztondo)
    Marinela Maligalig (RAY-Urbiztondo)

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    October 9, 2023

    6th FOUNDING ANNIVERSARY (2017-2023)
    OF RECOLETOS DE URBIZTONDO (Pangasinan)

    VISIT TO RECOLETOS DE BACOLOD

    CLUSTER ASSEMBLY – NEGROS OCCIDENTAL Venue: UNO-R Bacolod

    BIRTHDAY

    Br. John Philip Fuderanan (aspirant)
    Fray Francis Cabalida (simply prof.)
    Sis. Milagros Mayor, SAR (Tondo Chapter)
    John Leonard Cabling (RAY-Canlubang)
    Glorie Lynn Sorgon (RAY-Bacolod)

    DEATH ANNIVERSARY

    +Sis. Aurea Rigonan, SAR (Manila Chapter)

10
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    October 10, 2023

    S THOMAS OF VILLANOVA
    Bishop and Patron of Studies

    CMSP-SPONSORED WORKSHOP ON SOCIAL COMMUNICATION (Live-out)
    Basilica Minore del Sto. Nino de Cebu, Cebu City October 10-12, 2023

    VISIT TO THE OAR MONASTERY – TANGUB

    VISIT TO RECOLETOS DE TALISAY

    BIRTHDAY

    Most Rev. Raul Dael, DD (Bishop of Tandag)
    Sr. Ofelia Laspobres, AR
    Bro. Ulysses Peral, SAR (San Carlos Chapter)

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    October 11, 2023

    ST. POPE JOHN XIII

    VISIT TO RECOLETOS DE SAN CARLOS
    (& AR SISTERS – Sta. Rita College, San Carlos)

    VISIT TO RECOLETOS DE TAMBO

    REAP STRATEGIC PLANNING
    Villa San Ezekiel, Pansol, Calamba City October 11-14, 2023

    BIRTHDAY

    Fray Samuel Eyas
    Bro. Niño Salenga, SAR (Tondo Chapter)
    Bro. Elmer Gernan Garcia, SAR (Manila Chapter)
    Sis. Jhoan Beran, SAR (Miranila Chapter)
    Sis. Flavia Jacobson, SAR (Cebu Chapter)
    Sis. Emalyn del Mundo, SAR (Provincialate Chapter)
    Sis. Emelita Cadague (Miranila Chapter / Trial)
    Kyla Mei Mendoza (RAY-Urbiztondo)

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    October 12, 2023

    SOLEMNITY OF OUR LADY OF THE PILLAR TOMA DE HÁBITO
    Time: 9:00 a.m. / CARES, Baguio City
    Presider & Homilist: Prior Provincial

    PATRONAL FIESTA:  PARISH OF OUR LADY OF THE ABANDONED
    Valencia, Negros Oriental
    Time: 10:00 a.m.
    Fiesta Mass Presider: Most Rev. Julito Cortes, D.D.

    VISIT TO RECOLETOS DE CAIDIOCAN

    BIRTHDAY

    Sr. Marilyn Gustilo, AR
    Sr. Bernarditha Barnido, AR
    Bro. Eduardo Batongbakal, SAR (Puerto Princesa Chapter)
    Bro. William Villacorta, SAR (Cebu Chapter)
    Sis. Lagrimas Gadayan, SAR (Brooke’s Point Chapter)
    Sis. Aparicion de la Victoria, SAR (San Carlos Chapter)

    DEATH ANNIVERSARY

    +Mo. Dionisia Mitas de Santa Maria Talangpaz
    +Sis. Corazon Vosotros, SAR (Cebu Chapter)

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    October 13, 2023

    COMMEMORATION OF THE DECEASED BENEFACTORS OF THE OAR VISIT TO RECOLETOS DE VALENCIA

    CLUSTER ASSEMBLY – NEGROS ORIENTAL
    Venue: POLA, Valencia

    BIRTHDAY

    Sis. Gloria Cabahag, SAR (Cebu Chapter)
    Sis. Teresita Fernandez, SAR (Cebu Chapter)

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    October 14, 2023

    BIRTHDAY

    Sr. Laura Cabanacan, AR
    Sr. Rhena Sherra Caranzo, AR
    Sis. Amelita Yara, SAR (Puerto Princesa Chapter)
    Sis. Jovelyn Gamban, SAR (Manila Chapter)

    DEATH ANNIVERSARY

    +Sis. Rosa Silinduran, SAR (Cebu Chapter)
    +Sis. Belma Agrava, SAR (Manila Chapter)

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    October 15, 2023

    28TH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME

    BIRTHDAY

    Sis. Luzviminda Olvina, SAR (Tondo Chapter)
    Allysha Shin Ferrer (RAY-Urbiztondo)

    ANNIVERSARY OF PRESBYTERAL ORDINATION
    (2005-2023)

    Fray Vincent Cadeliña

    DEATH ANNIVERSARY

    +Sr. Monica de Espiritu Santo, AR
    +Sr. Herminia B. Limotlimot, AR

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    October 16, 2023

    WORLD FOOD DAY 2023
    As far back as 1945 the United Nations recognized food as not a privilege, but a right, and that’s why they created World Food Day, observed annually on October 16, in 1979. It’s a day of observance to draw attention to the plight of the hungry. So, today, join us in eradicating hunger.

    45th ANNIVERSARY (1978-2023) OF THE ELECTION OF POPE JOHN PAUL II

    CLUSTER ASSEMBLY – PALAWAN Venue: SEMSDC, Puerto Princesa

    BIRTHDAY

    Sr. Ma. Pia Pineda, AR
    Sr. Ma. Linda Peña, AR
    Sis. Micole Gwen Barnatchea (Antipolo Chapter / Trial)
    Jhon Paul Dag-um (RAY-Provincialate)

    ANNIVERSARY OF PRESBYTERAL ORDINATION
    (1988-2023)

    Fray Domingo Saladaga, Jr.
    Fray William Emilito Villaflor

    DEATH ANNIVERSARY

    +Sr. Margarita de Sgdo. Corazon de Jesus, AR
    +Sis. Andrea Savella, SAR (Cebu Chapter)

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    October 17, 2023

    CEAP NATIONAL CONVENTION 2023
    Theme: “Pilgrims of Hope: Exploring Pathways to Synodality” Waterfront Cebu City Hotel October 17-20, 2023

    VISIT TO RECOLETOS DE CASIAN
    (Sandoval Mission Station, Casian Island)

    BIRTHDAY

    Most Rev. Honesto Ongtioco, D.D. (Bishop of Cubao)
    Sr. Ma. Cirila Uy, AR
    Sis. Margarita Membrillos, SAR (San Carlos Chapter)
    Shiela Mae Labadia (RAY-Caidiocan)

    DEATH ANNIVERSARY

    +Sr. Visitacion de San Miguel, AR
    +Sr. Gabriela Garcines, AR
    +Sr. Jacinta Mandia Robin, AR
    +Sis. Norma Discutido, SAR (Talisay Chapter)
    +Sis. Gerarda Cañet, SAR (Talisay Chapter)

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    October 18, 2023

    BIRTHDAY

    Fray Arnel Diaz
    Jonel Mendoza (RAY-Miranila)
    Sis. Luzviminda Suatil, SAR (Inagawan Chapter)
    Sis. Rosario Hechanova, SAR (Provincialate Chapter)

    DEATH ANNIVERSARY

    +Fray Rafael Cabarles (2021-2023)
    +Sis. Amada San Gabriel, SAR (Tondo Chapter)
    +Sis. Concorcia Calliza, SAR (Cebu Chapter

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    October 19, 2023

    PRAYER INTENTION: FOR THE SICK

    Morning: VISIT TO RECOLETOS DE INAGAWAN

    Afternoon: VISIT TO RECOLETOS DE PLARIDEL

    RETURN TO SEMSDC VIA AR-NARRA

    BIRTHDAY

    Sr. Arlyn Sarmiento, AR
    Sis. Margarita Ramos, SAR (Provincialate Chapter)

    DEATH ANNIVERSARY

    +Mo. Lourdes Eizaguirre, OAR (2021-2023)
    +Sr. Ma. Virginia Acha, AR
    +Sis. Lamberta Bustamante, SAR (Cebu Chapter)

     

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    October 20, 2023

    ST. MAGDALENE OF NAGASAKI
    Patroness of the Secular Augustinian Recollects

    VISIT TO RECOLETOS DE CAVITE

    BIRTHDAY

    Fray Ken Oliver Lao
    Sis. Elnora Palaganas, SAR (Miranila Chapter)
    Sis. Alemira Awid, SAR (Cebu Chapter)

21
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    October 21, 2023

    VISIT TO RECOLETOS DE ANTIPOLO CLUSTER ASSEMBLY – RIZAL
    Venue: SEMONORE, Antipolo

    BIRTHDAY

    Sr. Melanie Baytan, AR
    Sr. Ma. Lutgarda Cañete, AR
    Sis. Nilda Jamili, SAR (Bacolod Chapter)
    Sis. Rizalina Ricaña, SAR (Cebu Chapter)

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    October 22, 2023

    29TH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME WORLD MISSION SUNDAY
    Theme: “Hearts on fire, feet on the move” (cf. Lk. 24:13-35)

    VISIT TO RECOLETOS DE PILILLA

    BIRTHDAY

    Abp. Agustinus Agus, DD (Archdiocese of Pontianak, Indonesia)
    Fray Edgar Tubio
    Sr. Teresita Diana, AR
    Sis. Lourdes Diesta, SAR (Manila Chapter)
    Sis. Teresita Mapas, SAR (San Carlos Chapter)

     

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    October 23, 2023

    CMSP-SPONSORED ONLINE WEBINAR ON A CHURCH SAFE FOR ALL AND CARE OF OUR COMMON HOME
    October 23-25, 2023

    VISIT TO RECOLETOS DE PROVINCIALATE

    BIRTHDAY

    Fray Hernando Coja
    Sr. Herminia Catindig, AR
    Sis. Milagros Quinaging, SAR (Cebu Chapter)
    Sis. Soledad Felisilda, SAR (Cebu Chapter)

    ANNIVERSARY OF PRESBYTERAL ORDINATION
    (1967-2023)

    Fray Dunstan Huberto Decena

    DEATH ANNIVERSARY

    +Sis. Aquilina Dacalos, SAR (Cebu Chapter)
    +Sis. Azela Kilayko, SAR (Talisay Chapter)

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    October 24, 2023

    VISIT TO RECOLETOS DE MIRANILA

    CLUSTER ASSEMBLY – QUEZON CITY Venue: RFC, Miranila

    SOLEMN PROFESSION OF VOWS OF FRAY JHYRYX VINCENT GAMULO, OAR
    OLCP Miranila, Q.C. / 6:00 p.m. Officiating Minister: Prior General

    BIRTHDAY

    Fray Jose Prudencio Castillo
    Sis. Maria Fe Bauso, SAR (Cebu Chapter)

    ANNIVERSARY OF SIMPLE PROFESSION
    (1996-2023)

    Fray Glynn Ortega

    ANNIVERSARY OF PRESBYTERAL ORDINATION

    Most Rev. Julito Cortes, D.D. (Diocese of Dumaguete)

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    October 25, 2023

    S JOHN STONE, Priest & Martyr

    VISIT TO RECOLETOS DE MANILA
    October 25-26, 2023

    CLUSTER ASSEMBLY – MANILA CITY Venue: SSC-R Manila

    BIRTHDAY

    Sr. Veronica Purto, AR
    Sis. Evelyn Ortega, SAR (Manila Chapter)
    Sis. Natividad Pielago, SAR (Cebu Chapter)
    Sis. Emilie Pandong, SAR (Provincialate Chapter)
    Simon Kurt Casupanan (RAY-Cavite)
    Nestor Tala (RAY-Miranila)

    ANNIVERSARY OF SIMPLE PROFESSION

    (1995-2023)
    Fray Joel Dequilla

    PRESBYTERAL ANNIVERSARY

    (1983-2023)
    Most Rev. Buenaventura Famadico, DD (Diocese of San Pablo)

    DEATH ANNIVERSARY

    +Sis. Rosalinda Lontok, SAR (Manila Chapter)
    +Sis. Iluminada Coronado, SAR (Cebu Chapter)

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    October 26, 2023

    BIRTHDAY

    Fray Dionisio Selma
    Fray Renie Villalino
    Sr. Rosalie Ubo, AR
    Sis. Felicisima Quizon, SAR (Baguio Chapter)

    DEATH ANNIVERSARY

    +Sr. Leonora Mercado, AR
    +Sr. Catalina Ruiz, AR

27
  • All day
    October 27, 2023

    SARF 14th PROVINCIAL CONVENTION
    October 27-29, 2023
    Host: SARF-BACOLOD CHAPTER Theme: “Our Sacred Journey”
    Venues: Palmas del Mar Resort and UNO-R

    VISIT TO RECOLE TOS DE CANLUBANG

    BIRTHDAY

    Fray Antonio Limchaypo
    Sis. Cristina Pascua, SAR (Cebu Chapter)
    Sis. Ida Acbang (Provincialate Chapter / Trial)

    DEATH ANNIVERSARY

    +Mo. Presentacion de San Jose, AR
    +Sr. Martina Labao, AR
    +Bro. Bibiano Apenas, SAR (Valencia Chapter)
    +Sis. Nelly Marfil, SAR (Talisay Chapter)

28
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    October 28, 2023

    PRAYER INTENTION: FOR OAR MISSION

    VISIT TO RECOLETOS DE VIETNAM
    October 28-30, 2023

    BIRTHDAY

    Sr. Jeana Abejuela, AR
    Sis. Purisima Bayna, SAR (Brooke’s Point Chapter)

    DEATH ANNIVERSARY

    +Sis. Josefina Tampus, SAR (Cebu Chapter)
    +Sis. Julita Requillo, SAR (Cebu Chapter)
    +Sis. Rosita Lacao, SAR (Inagawan Chapter)

29
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    October 29, 2023

    30TH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME

    BIRTHDAY

    Sis. Rosario Rosales, SAR (Valencia Chapter)
    Sis. Ermelinda Jayme, SAR (Valencia Chapter)
    Sis. Amparao Jiao, SAR (Provincialate Chapter)
    Catherine Ildefonso (RAY-Urbiztondo)
    Kristine Ruelo (RAY-Provincialate)

30
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    October 30, 2023

    BIRTHDAY

    Most Rev. Ruperto Santos, D.D. (Bishop of Antipolo)
    Fray Cristituto Palomar
    Fray Dominador Mercado Jr. Sr. Lorlie Decir, AR

    ANNIVERSARY OF PRESBYTERAL ORDINATION

    (1999-2023)
    Fray Joel Alve

    DEATH ANNIVERSARY

    +Bro. Rogelio Cepe, SAR (Valencia Chapter)
    +Bro. Reynaldo Cruz, SAR (Provincialate Chapter)

31
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    October 31, 2023

    PRIOR GENERAL’S ARRIVAL FROM VIETNAM


    B
    IRTHDAY

    Sis. Luisita Zuela, SAR (Manila Chapter)

    DEATH ANNIVERSARY

    +Sr. Albina de la Virgen de Soledad, AR

    

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