Esta es, La Juventud del PapaThis is the Youth of the Pope!

Church Construction FUNDs Report

As of Sept. 2011

Firmes en la fe!Plaza de Cibeles Madrid, was jam-packed with 1.5 million youth from all over the world waiting to welcome the Holy Father to Madrid in the afternoon of August 18, 2011. We were waving our national flags high, filling the area with so much youthful energy. Black, white, and Asian, were all gathered shouting, “Si! Si! Si!

By Aix Montes

What’s Inside:Q- Why do Catholics idealize Mary, the mother of Jesus? She exemplifies timidity and meekness. Her pictures and statues with downcast eyes or a resigned, sorrowful expression reflect passivity and self-contained holiness. Why idealize her when the crying need of our time is courage, boldness and strength?

A. So, you are saying that Mary’s kind of meekness (along with humility and submission) is undesirable and equates to lack of strength and courage.

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Congratulations sa bagong graduates ng Basic Bible Seminar!Abangan sa October 29!Construction UpdatesA Double Thanksgiving this OctoberCharity Starts with you!WYD Madrid to ManilaAng Wastong PagsambaIn Mary’s womb the Word became Flesh..so our flesh can be sacredThe Mary Magdalen in UsEat, Pray, Love , Read

It’s a Matter of Perspective

Album Review: New Song Band, One True GodMass Schedules

Strengthen your Soul!Be a VOLUNTEER at PIHM!

Remember these dates!

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VOL.VIII NO.3 OCTOBER 2011

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Noong Septyembre 3 at 4, Labin-lima ang nakilahok at nagtapos

sa BBS (Basic Bible Seminar) I na ginanap sa Vianney Hall sa parokya. Karamihan ay sumali sa mga minis-try ng parokya bilang lector at choir pagkatapos grumadweyt. Ang iba naman ay susubok sa pagiging lay minister. Ang mga nagsalita at na-muno sa seminar ay sina: Kuya Jun Solomon, Ate Ludy Carreon, Ate Flor Gonzalez, Ate Linda Jose, Ate Donna Hadap and Ate Lai Arellano. Nagbahagi din sa Fr. Sandy ng inspi-rational talk sa mga nakilahok.

Congratulations sa bagong graduates ng Basic Bible Seminar

Participants of the BBS 1 Seminar

Hi dudes at sa ating mga katropapipz !!!!!!!!Alam niyo na ba ang chika???Hmmm??? sa October 29…May pasabog na naman dito sa ating parokyaMayroon sa atin ay makiki-enjoy,..

makiki join....sa sayawan at kantahan kung saan bida ka rin kaibigannaku :) siguradong mapapa-

sabay ka sa bawat kanta mapapain-dak ka sa musikang sa atin mismo magmumula (yes, 100% homegrown PIHM talent! )Excited na ako, e kayo?Ano pang hinihintay mo, yayain na ang buong tropa at markahan na ang kalendaryoat sabay sabay nating abangan ang October 29, 2011 Sabado para sa MUSIKRISTO Youth Jam.

Roof canopy construction of our Church is on-going.

The phasing of the construction work is directed to being able to celebrate Mass during Christ-mas at our Church.

The Archbishop’s Walk which serves as the main accessway to the Church is our priority. Let us continue to support all Church fundraising projects most especially the TECH THE WALK Gadget Raffle.For only P50/ticket, get a chance to win 5 net books and 5 tablet PCs! Tickets are sold at the Chapels and at the Parish office.

BUY a TICKET from the TECH THE WALK table at your Chapel.For inquiries, text 0920-9238185

The Archbishop’s Walk of our Church serves as the main accessway. Around 2million is needed to construct it.

ABANGAn sa OCTOBER 29!

By Gabz Montes

HELP FINISH our CHURCH!Call our Parish office at 696-43-87

By Mavic Japona

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lyawan Choir. The Re-ligious were available

throughout the night to give confes-sion and advice to the youth. All the participants left with this message in mind: “Planted and Built up in Jesus Christ, firm in the faith”, which was WYD 2011’s slogan.

“Our desire is to have a min-istry where people will be encour-aged to join because they see that we are not only proclaimers---we walk our talk”, wika ni Ate Meilani Wong, head ng mga lector sa ating parokya. Noong August 20, 2011, Sabado ng umaga nag-outreach ang ating mga lectors sa Sampagu-ita Community (St. Jude) sa Taktak Road, Antipolo. Napakamakabulu-han ang karanasan nila. 20 pamilya ang dumalo na biniyayaan hindi lang ng materyal na mga bagay kundi pati ang pagkakataong mapalago ang kanilang kaalaman ukol sa ating pa-nananampalataya. Ang katesismo ay pinamunu-an ni Kuya Jun Solomon, head ng Evangelization Ministry. 24 na lector ang tumulong sa gawaing ito. Na-glecture sina Kuya Jun at Ate Ludy Carreon tungkol sa pitong sakramen-to, banal na bib-liya at Banal na Santatlo. Nagbigay buhay na-man sa awitan at sayawan si ate Edith. Layun in ng mga lector na mapayaman ang kanilang buhay ispiritwal sa pamamagitan ng gawaing ito. Ayon kay Ate Meilani, “ We want activities that will not only bond us and foster camaraderie but will also enrich us spiritu-ally.“ 3

Not even the rains dampened the spirit of the youth! Our

Parish sent 15 delegates to the World Youth Day(WYD) Madrid to Manila event which was held si-multaneously with the WYD Over-night Vigil in Madrid, Spain last August 20-21, 2011 at the Ateneo de Manila grounds. Some 10,000 Pinoy youth participated and liter-

ally danced in the rain! The all-nighter was a marathon of inspirational performances, energetic animation songs and enlightening talks. Among the performers were Ateneo Chamber Singers, Bukas Palad

Music Ministry, Hangad, and Ki-

Charity Starts with You!

By Gabz Montes

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Our hardworking parish priest, Fr. Alexander “ Sandy” Villamor Enhaynes will be cel-ebrating his 14th Sacerdotal Anniversary this October 23, 2011 and his birthday, on Oct 24. Aside from being our Par-ish Priest, he is currently the Spiritual Director of the Diocesan Youth Ministry. Let us continue to pray for Fr. Sandy’s good health, for more music & laughter in life, and lots of love to keep him going!

Our PIHM delegation in Ateneo- still all smiles even after the all-nighter Madrid to Manila Vigil

By Nathalie Mendoza

Mga donasyon na ipinamahagi ng mga Lector sa mahihirap na pamilya

Happy Birthday &

Sacerdotal

Anniversary, Fr.

Sandy!

A Double Thanksgiving this October!

TO MANILA

Fr. Sandy, together with the youth of our Parish

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LIWANAGIN natin

Mayroon pa ring bumaba-tikos sa atin sa pagdarasal kay Inang Maria. Wika nila, sinasamba raw na-tin siya na parang Diyos. Narito ang katotohanan: walang sinasamba ang mga Katoliko kundi ang Poong Maykapal lamang. Siya ang tanging kinikilala nating maka-pangyarihan sa Lahat, ang Tagapa-glikha, Tagapagligtas, Panginoon at hari ng lahat ng nabubuhay. Siya la-mang ang ating inaawitan, pinupuri,

pinararangalan, at pinasa-salamatan ng buong panan-ampalataya at kababaang-

loob. Siya ang pinakamamahal natin at itinataas nang buong puso, sigla at init, maging sa tahimik na uri ng pagdarasal. Ito ang pinakamataas na paggalang: pagsamba na tinatawag sa Ingles na “adoration” o “worship” at sa Latin na “latria”. Ang mga santo ay ginagalang na-tin ngunit hindi natin sila kailanman ipinantay sa Diyos at sinamba. Sila ay mga namatay sa malalim na kaba-nalan at tinuturing ng Diyos na Kan-yang malalapit na kaibigan. Pinara-rangalan natin sila sa mas mababang antas kaysa sa Panginoon; at ito ay

tinatawag sa Ingles na “ven-era t ion” at sa latin, “dulia” Si Maria ay santo rin, ngunit kakaiba sa lahat. Siya ay ina ni HesuKristo, na Anak ng Diyos; dahil dito, siya ay Ina ng Diyos at Inang espiritwal ng buong simbahan. Ang pagpaparangal sa kanya ay mas mataas kaysa sa pag-galang natin sa lahat ng mga santo,

Ni Maria Martha Lazaro

Q – Look at how meekly she responded to Gabriel’s message. Did she really exercise free will? More like passivity to me. A - Time to understand what Mary is like and how, in her humility, had the strength and courage. This young Jewish girl is given to pondering God’s words and ways. When Gabriel comes, greets her and tells her that she is to be the mother of the Messiah, she is disturbed by his greeting, but she does not play the game of false humility: “Who, me? Are you sure you have the right Mary?” etc, etc. The awesome news does not throw her into a panic and she seeks no details, concerned only with the way her maternity is to be initiated; to reconcile her vow of virginity with God’s new call. “The Most High will overshadow you,” continued on page10

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Ang Wastong Pagsamba

explains Gabriel. Satisfied, she agrees without hesitation. Ever attuned to the Holy Spirit, she trusts God and is ready to serve. Moreover, she has this wholesome self-possession and does not consult her elders or her fiancé before giving her consent. There is no

timidity here, only decisiveness and autonomy. Her submission is an act of boldness and courage though it would

result to dark possibilities: a broken engagement, public humiliation and even death by stoning, once judged as a fornicator. Yet she does not back out of it.

A woman of initiative and action, she loses no time, traveling to visit her cousin, Elizabeth, who is six months with child although she is past the age of fertility. Mary’s response to Elizabeth’s greeting is the Magnificat, which shows that her submission to God is a free act of her will; for here she expresses her personal gratitude for His gift of love. She also gives voice to her rave for thanksgiving and gladness for visions of radical changes; a new world of justice through the liberation of the poor and the humbling of the powerful. Her piety is not a confined-to-self holiness; it shines in her compassions for the pain and suffering of her people and her bold prayer of hope for all.

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“We think things are black and bleak around us today. Imagine what our world would be like without the men and women who obey the basic laws of fairness, common courtesy”

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Christ spent thirty years of his private life with

Our Lady before becoming a public person for three years. Much of Our La-dy’s experience with her Son from birth to manhood had been left unwritten. Their intimate life of 30 years, however, has been manifested in the strength of a mother standing at the foot of the Cross and carried on as a caring mother of the apostles after the death of their Master. Seeing Christ living an ordi-nary life made Our Lady a witness to how life should be lived in abundance and full of joy while subsisting on a car-penter’s income. (2)Living in constant joy may have de-veloped in her a strong urge to want to show this life to her close friends and neighbors. It is possible to be truly happy here and to be truly living in love. And, since the joy was purely due to Christ, her role would only be serving as a humble guide to the life of her Son. She continues to be a humble “arrow” throughout the generations, consistently pointing to the right path for more than 2,000 years. The Blessed Pope John Paul II was a very close friend of hers, with his 15 daily Rosaries keeping him connected to her care. The wisdom and understanding that the Holy Spirit had bestowed on the Pope will continue to benefit the faithful long after he’s gone. His life and works show

how, like Mary, he had a great urge to help us learn how to attain salvation while living life in abundance. He gave reminders on who we really are as humans and these were compiled into a set of lectures entitled “Theology of the Body” (TOB). Chris-topher West, an author of books on hu-man love, discussed the TOB in various venues in Metro Manila last June 2011. Commercial magazines have converted the human body into ob-jects to be used and treated like trash, but, the TOB reminds that the human

person, body and soul, has a divine purpose. In his work-book, ‘Freedom to Love’,West gave an outline of the TOB and here are some quotes:

“The body, in fact and only the body,

is capable of making visible what is in-visible: the spiritual and the divine.” – Pope John Paul II

“And the man and his wife were both naked and were not ashamed.” (Gen 2:25)

“They experienced sexual desire (eros) only as the desire to love as God loves (agape). There is no shame (or fear) in Love. “Perfect love casts our fear” (1 Jn 4:18)

“Freedom exists for the sake of love.

Man longs for love more than for free-dom – freedom is the means and love is the end” – Pope John Paul II

Notice that the freedom neces-sary for love also provides an opportu-nity for sin. “When we eradicate our freedom by sinning, we eradicate the freedom necessary to love. If we must chain ourselves to avoid sin, we are not free, we are in chains.

“Sometimes, what is called … ‘love,’ if subjected to searching critical examina-tion, turns out to be, contrary to all ap-pearances, only a form of ‘utilization’ of the person.” – Pope John Paul II Learning the Theology of the Body will help us live life to the full and make our joy complete here on earth.

(Ref: West, Christopher “Freedom to Love”, Apply-ing the Theology of the Body to life and relationships. 2007. Ascension Press, PO Box 1990. West Chester PA 19380)

In Mary’s womb the Word became Flesh... so our flesh can be sacred.

“The body, in fact and only the body, is capable of making visible what is invisible: the spiritual and the divine.” – Pope John Paul II

Contrary to what was an-nounced at our facebook page, the pilot article for our new Ask Padz section has been postponed. Watch out for its launching in the December issue!

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THE MARY MAGDALEN

IN US

Ben, my 8-yr old Albert Einstein wanna-be freaked out when we read “I Know An Old Lady” (based on a favorite children’s song) illustrated by Maxie Chambliss. The moment we closed the book, he refused to open

his mouth. You see, the old lady swallowed a fly & other insects & animals be-sides. When we came to the end of the story, the old lady had just swallowed a horse! “She’s dead OF COURSE!” & that was the end of it.Caleb, my 5-yr old Mr. Moneybags himself who loves counting money, among other things - loves to read “The Foot Book” by Shel Silverstein because it’s not only about the left foot & the right foot but the red foot & the up foot & the “many, many feet”! When we come to the “many, many feet” Caleb just has to start counting all the funny looking feet! He takes pride in counting so many of them w/out stopping. Unstoppable Caleb!

Here’s a special list of wonderful titles for children (for beginners to grade five) that will open new worlds – so wonderful & exciting, you’ll end up wanting more:

PART II

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By Tess Mapa

PARISH LIBRARY HOURS: when:Every SATURDAY8:30 am-10:30 am. where: building next to our temporary ChurchFOR INQUIRIES,TEXT 0919-8279839.

By Tess MapaIllust. by Joao Mapa

The visions of Blessed Anne Catherine Emmerich are

the world’s greatest source of detail on the life of St. Mary Magdalen. Blessed Anne Catherine Emmerich (1774-1824) was a German Augustinian nun, a mystic & stigmatist whose visions were copied down by Clemens Bren-tano (1778-1842), poet/writer of that period. According to the Catholic En-cyclopedia (1910) Mary Magdalen was so called either from the name of the location Magdala near Tiberius, on the west shore of Galilee, or possibly from a Talmudic expression meaning “curl-ing women’s hair,” which the Talmud explains as of an adulteress. Magdalen was very beautiful. Her par-ents died when she was only seven

years old. Even as a child, she was vain beyond expression, proud, self-willed, and a lover of pleasure.In the New Testament, Magdalen is mentioned among the women who ac-companied Christ and ministered to Him (Luke 7:2-3). She was described to have had seven devils cast out of her (Mark 16:9) and according to the four evangelists, she stood at the foot of the cross, assisted at the entombment, and was the first recorded witness of the Resurrection.

Magdalen, the “lost pearl”Once after going about teaching, Je-sus was visiting Lazarus and Martha in Bethania with His disciples. During a game that His followers were play-ing, the holy women were carefully searching for a precious pearl that was dropped. After a long search, they were

overjoyed to find it! From their pearl, lost, carefully sought and joyfully found, Jesus likened Magdalen to that lost pearl. He called her a pearl more precious than many others that have fallen and were lost forever.During Magdalen’s First Conversion (she was undergoing a period of violent interior struggles) in the Mount of In-struction near Gabara and when Jesus exclaimed to the crowd, “Ah, if even one soul would come to Me!” Magdalen

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1. “Robert the Rose Horse” by Joan Heilbroner (Illustrated by P.D. Eastman)2. “Illustrated Children’s Bible” (Vols 1 & 2)3. “The Bears’ Vacation” by Stan & Jan Berenstain4. “Sun Horse, Moon Horse” by Rosemary Sutcliff5. “A Furl of Fairy Wind” (Four Stories) by Mollie Hunter, Drawings by Stephen Gammell6. “The Atlas of Ancient Worlds” by Dr. Anne Millard, Illustrated by Russell Barnett

So don’t let the monsoon rains stop you! Pick up an umbrella & head for the Aklatan ni Maria right here in our Parish. Bor-row books! Be transformed!

Aklatan ni Maria is open every Saturday, 8:30 to 10:30 a.m.

Let’s play a game. Let’s call that game, say, Pinoy Henyo. You play the part of the guy

who has the answer on paper, taped on his forehead; and I’ll help you guess what it is. You have 30 seconds… go!

Tao ba ‘to!? Oo!Ahm, uhm... Sikat ba, sikat!? Oo!Nagkaroon ng pelikula!? Oo!Artista!? Hindi!!Character sa pelikula!? Err..Oo!Aahmm, aahm... May kakaibang pangalan!? Puwede, puwede!(Now shrieking in excitement) Aaah! Aaaaaah! May kilalang costume!?Oo!Tinatawag pag may problema at kalaban!?Oo!(Buzzer goes off as the host announces a commercial break)

This is just one way I’d imagine how you as a Pinoy Henyo contestant would be like, under all the pressure of asking the right questions while at the same time maintaining poise on national television. There could be

a million things wrong with the above scenario: you might say “30 seconds wasn’t enough in the first place,” or “I would have definitely asked better questions than those, minus the aahs and umms,” and “Please, I’d never shriek like that, and the answer is pretty obvious,” but that’s the thing about how I pictured your character - you never had the chance to show me otherwise. Now I picture you wondering if this article is even fit for a Marian theme and how it’s going to get there. This one, I’d have to say explicitly: our Mother Mary

herself is a character that has been depicted in ways that have never changed, in styles which audiences have accepted and gotten used to. Mary can’t literally plan otherwise. That is, until I witnessed one group who chose a different angle: TeKaS.If you would recall, TeKaS (composed of Sto. Kristo Gospel Choir members) was the theatre group that garnered first prize in the Teatro Maria contest from last Fiesta’s activities. They presented the play entitled, “Joseph and Mary: A Different Kind of Love Story,” dramatically (and musically) shedding light onto what Mary and Joseph as a couple and as individuals might have felt after the Annunciation. In my discourse with the play’s director and playwright,

The TEKAS theatre group during Teatro Maria contest last Fiesta

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Supposedly, for the previous issue of Tugon, I was to make a review of the album, “One True God” by NewSong, as tasked by our dear editor-in-chief, but I was not able to get myself a copy in time, so I had to do the Desperation review while waiting. Since it was new, there were no copies of it in the House of Praise music store or any of the local record bars. Purchasing online via iTunes was impossible because it wasn’t available for purchase and download in our country, so I had no choice but

to place an order online via their official website and have it shipped from

the United States. Finally, after a month of waiting, the package arrived from the US: the two-CD bundle of NewSong’s new album, “One True God”.

NewSong is a Contemporary Christian Music group originally composed of current members Eddie Carswell, Billy Goodwin, and former members Eddie Middleton and Bobby Apon. Founded in 1981 at Morningside Baptist Church in Valdosta, Georgia, the band has garnered eight GMA Dove Award nominations. They are the founders of the Winter Jam Tour Spectacular, the United States’ largest annual Christian music tour.

Newsong’s album, to simply state it, is awesome. To expound further, it’s an inspirational album commercialized enough to be catchy and easily appreciated, but not too much to be called tacky or too mainstream pop - and this is what makes it awesome.

Sound quality in this album is nothing less than exceptional. The vocals, instruments, everything: even the packaging of the album was immaculate. What would you expect from a band who’s been playing and inspiring for 30 years and is still doing so successfully?

Listening to the songs in this album, you feel like you are attending a retreat. The songs deliver messages in a way that I have not experienced with any other album, ever. One can describe it only after listening and appreciating the record. I liked all the songs in this album – every single one of them, which is a very rare thing, even for albums made by any of my favorite bands. This may have been due to the fact

that I waited anxiously for the arrival of this album, and I have been listening to it for more than a month now, which most probably is the reason it has grown on me.

But the thing I like the most in this album is the fact that it’s a two-CD bundle. Why? It’s a way for the band to spread the word- to inspire, to awaken and to kindle the love for God and others in this album. The group recommends that the other CD included in the package is to be shared to friends and be passed on to people you believe have the need to be touched by God. That’s what I did to mine- I gave it to a very dear friend and told her that the message needs to be spread to everyone. I hope it is still being passed around to this day and that the messages of the album reach those people in need.

Thus, I refuse to give a rating to this album. I admit I am once again blinded with unconditional love for this collection so my rating would be emotionally-laden and a mere number will not give justice to the record. The best way is to know how good the album really is: by listening to the album yourself. I just hope it’s already available here in our local record bars. But if after reading this review I get you so hyped about this album (which I really hope I did), just tap me whenever or wherever you see me and we’ll see how I can lend you my remaining copy of the album. Keep the peace and rock on! Wikipedia, Newsong, http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/NewSong, August 29, 2011

Pictures: Band: http://www.newsongonline.com/assets/images/press1010_480x280.jpgAlbum cover: http://www.israbox.com/uploads/posts/2011-07/1310539496_0caa06e8c13a36fd93215b4900cc5c5d.jpg

Album Review:

New Song Band, One True God

By Luigi Lejano

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El Papa esta aqui!” In english, Yes, yes, yes, The Pope is here! We pushed our way into the crowd to get

close to the railings that secured the way of the Papal motorcade. And after much waiting, there he was, in front of our very eyes, a three second close encounter, the Holy Father in his pope mobile, waving at all of us. We, the 25 member-delegation from the Diocese of Antipolo, started our journey for the World Youth Day on August 9. It did not just signify the start of a geographical displacement, but also the unraveling of the theme “Planted and built up in Jesus Christ, Firm in the faith,” to all of us.

The people of TorreorgazIt took us approximately thirty hours of transit to get to Torreorgaz, Spain, where we spent a week for our Days in the Diocese. Torreorgaz is a 4-hour bus ride from Madrid airport, a small town in the province of Caceres, a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

Exhausted, and in much need of shower, we arrived at nine in the evening and we were overwhelmed by what greeted us. The townspeople were gathered

outside our bus, singing “Viva Espana!” in a marching tune, complete with percussion. Upon getting down from the bus with our luggage, they put hats on our heads and gave us ‘doble besos’ each. Then we marched to the façade of their parish, and they danced with all of us before proceeding to the

welcoming program inside the church. We felt the love of God through the people of Torreorgaz right away, as headed by their parish priest, Padre Roberto. Never in my life had I witnessed such a welcome.Besides befriending all of us, the people of Torreorgaz were mobilized by Padre Roberto to ensure that we were all well taken care of. We were always provided our meals, even our take away lunches, including our transportation from and to Torreorgaz for our outside trips. I will never forget the family I found in my foster mothers, Abuelita Emiliana, and Tita Margarita Bermejo. They treated us as family, always hugging and kissing us. Their care will always be remembered in my heart.

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Mr. Eric Santos, he expressed this conflict exactly:

“The Annunciation was obviously a wonderful and happy experience for Mary, but we imagined it must have been troubling for her as well… Considering the very few details found in the Gospels about (Joseph), how exactly did he find out that Mary was pregnant and what went on in his mind after that? This seemed to be a topic rarely explored by others. The crisis Joseph and Mary underwent separately must have been terrible.” (Santos, 2011)

So you see, Mary’s persona is woven cloth: many understand her for the “design” she explicitly reveals, but looking closely, one can find her intricately sewn, complicated personal life and the inner struggles that make it whole. Saying “yes” during the annunciation was one answer filled with risks as her claims could have been easily deemed as heresy or lunacy, and she could have been accused with adultery and stoned to death. Joseph could have left or publicly rejected her. Unlike in most portrayals of this situation, the reality was that it was a hard “yes” to say. Now we see how this humble woman actually possesses more courage and composure-under-pressure than the average superhero we idolize and lavishly brand with gallantry, and how little we understand how hard it is to trust the Lord like she did, confident that He won’t abandon her no matter how impossible the situation may seem.

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Aix Montes, our parish’s WYD 2011 Delegate

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Papal Vigil and Closing MassThe pilgrim walk and the overnight

P a p a l V i g i l w e r e

experiences of sorts. Looking back, I

was surprised by and grateful for the realization that we were all able to go through such taxing activities, in spite of the extremities in weather

changes(ave. temperature reaches 43 degrees Celsius). And during the Vigil itself, there was a drastic drop in temperature, accompanied by a hurricane. Yet the spirit of more or less one million and a half youth gathered in Cuatro Vientos, did not waver. The vigil had to be paused due to the presence of strong winds and rain. I remember the commentator asking us to pray for a calmer weather and upon huddling together in our groups praying, there came a sudden silence in the weather. This gave everyone goose bumps, and we all cheered out loud “Benedicto!” and “Esta es, la juventud del Papa!” (This is the youth of the Pope!) At the concluding mass the morning after the vigil, Pope Benedict gave us his blessing that was not solely for us present there, but also for our loved ones we have left at our homes. He also invited all of us to be bold witnesses of Christian living, to fear not facing the truth of the faith and choosing to be firm

Her humility and self-denial come from an inner strength borne of a deep faith in God; and these characterize her life from the pre to post- Annunciation: years onto her son’s crucifixion. At the foot of the cross, she is called anew, to be the mother of the Church, born on the night of the Pentecost. She serves quietly with courage and faithfulness and praying for the apostles, missionaries and martyrs. Q- But that is all too biblical. Be realistic: humility and submission do not work these days

A. Only because too few have seriously tried to practice them for any decent length of time. Realize that yielding to

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Only the beginningThis goes without saying; the World Youth Day is truly an unforgettable experience. The singing and cheering in the streets and metros of Madrid may now have quieted as we pilgrims are now back in our own homes, but it will continue to resonate in our minds, reminding us of how great God’s love is. It was a manifestation of the universality of our faith, as the tradition of Pope John Paul II’s efforts of reclaiming the youth for God is continued. “You are pilgrims, and you are meant to go back changed to face the challenges of tomorrow,” Fr. Sandy told us before leaving Torreorgaz. It was said that once God has touched you, you would never be the same again. I will always be grateful for having been chosen and supported by the Parish to take part of such an experience. At the same time, this is only the beginning of a renewed life in the faith.

God, being open to Him, trusting in His graces and His Word enable one to see and promote the interests of others. To promote this, one takes the last place for himself and should be willing to make the sacrifices for the greater good. Without humility, all scramble and fight to be at the top of the heap, the first, the one with the most in terms of power, prestige, position and possession. All are too proud to be the last, afraid to have little or nothing, or to be nobody. Without voluntary, constructive and mutual submission, we have no spirit of consideration or respect for neighbor. Thus, we cannot act with compassion, nor heal hurts, nor bring about justice, peace and unity. The crying need of our time is

the neutralization of selfishness.

We think things are black and bleak around us today. Imagine what our world would be like without the men and women who obey the basic laws of fairness, common courtesy; who humbly offer their strength in the service of fellowmen, even those whom they might feel undeserving. These men and women sincerely strive to be like Mary. For Mary is very much like her Son: The suffering servant, the meek Lamb whose strength and courage in the Holy Spirit have taken through his passion, crucifixion and death for our supreme good: our Salvation.

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was so moved to fly to Him at once, but her companions held her back. Jesus, aware of Magdalen’s agitation, uttered words of consolation meant only for her. He said, “If even one germ of pen-ance, of contrition, of love, of faith, of hope has, in consequence of My words, fallen upon some poor, erring heart, it will bear fruit, it will be set down in fa-vor of that poor sinner, it will live and increase. I myself shall nourish it, shall cultivate it, shall present it to My father.”

Magdalen’s First Anointing of JesusWhen Jesus and His disciples went to Simon of Zabulon’s house where a feast was prepared for Him, Magda-len suddenly darted into the hall with her companions. Her head veiled, car-rying a little white flask closed with a tiny bunch of aromatic herbs instead of a stopper, she glided towards Jesus and behind His back poured the contents of her little flask over His head. Then with the end of her veil, she smoothed Jesus’ head to arrest the overflow of the ointment. The air was redolent with the fragrance of the ointment.

Simon and the guests were scandalized. But Jesus said, “Simon, I know what thou art thinking! Thou thinkest it im-proper that I should allow this woman to anoint My head. Thou art thinking that she is a sinner, but thou art wrong. She, out of love, has fulfilled what thou didst leave undone. Thou hast not shown Me the honor due to guests.” Then He turned to Magdalen and said, “Go in peace! Much has been forgiven thee.”

Second ConversionMagdalen was greatly changed since her second conversion when evil spir-

ngunit mas mababa pa rin kaysa sa pagpaparangal ng Diyos. Kay Maria inaalay natin ang “hyperdulia”. Kung ihahambing sa init ang tatlong antas ng pagpaparangal, ang pagsamba sa Diyos ay parang malakas na apoy na nagliliyab; ang pagpaparangal kay Maria ay tila mga nag-aalab na baga at sa mga santo naman, ay parang mga bagang bago pa lang na nag-iinit. Liwanagin din natin na kapag

“So, if only because (the play) showed her in that vulnerable moment, (the play’s) Mary was different from the rest.” (Santos, 2011)

What is Mary’s role in your life; who is she to you?

“Casting for Mary was the main problem... Then, Manilyn (whom I had never heard sing before and although a Front of House regular, had never appeared in any TeKaS play) had a go at it, and I knew we finally had our Mary.” (Santos, 2011)

Being misunderstood, underestimated: we’ve all been there. But when you have no playwright or theatre group and specific Biblical accounts and studies to explain who you really are, how do you prove yourself to be of any worth? It’s simple: play your part, just as Mother Mary did hers. God reveals our purpose, sometimes in unexpected ways. Can you handle the pressure?

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(Commercial break ends, and the game resumes)So, umm… Tinatawag pag may problema at kalaban!?Oo nga! Lalaki ba!?(Sa wakas tinanong din ang gender) Hindi!!Edi babae!?OO!Sumasagip ng buhay!?OO!May leading man!? Ka-love team??OO!Si ano! Si ano! Darna!!Hindi!Wonderwoman!Hindi!Catwoman!Hindi pa rin!Supergirl!?(Meron ba ‘nun?) Hindi!(Haay! Ang hirap! Sana charades na lang!)(Ang hirap. Sana charades na lang. Haay.)

It’s a matter of perspective.

tayo ay nagdarasal sa harap ng isang imahen, hindi tayo nananalangin sa litrato o istatwa o figurin mismo, kun-di sa mga banal na tao na kanilang nilalarawan. “Visual aid” lamang sila upang makatulong sa pagtuon ng pansin sa nararapat. Sa pamamagitan ng wastong paggalang sa mga santo, lalo na kay Inang Maria, lalong na-papalapit ang mga mananampalataya kay Hesus.

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Publisher Parish of the Immaculate Heart of MaryEditor in Chief Gabriel D. MontesAsst. Editor Delarie S. Almanzor Layout & Design Nathalie V. MendozaContributors Delarie S. Almanzor Min C. Arellano Mavic Japona Luigi D.P. Lejano Tess P. Mapa Aika D. Montes Gabriel D. Montes Wilfrido F. MontesMedia Min. Staff Carina P. Salvador Joel T. LicupAdvisers Rev. Fr. Alexander V. Enhaynes Parish Priest Lito C. Mendoza PPC President

TugonOfficial Newsletter of the Parish of the Immaculate Heart of MaryHinulugan Taktak Road, Fairmount Hills subd., Antipolo CityTel. no. 696-43-87

REMEMBER these DATES!14TH SACERDOTAL ANNIV. Oct. 23 of our Parish Priest, Fr. Sandy Enhaynes

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HAPPY BIRTHDAY FR.SANDY! Oct. 24

MUSIKRISTO YOUTH JAM Oct. 29A celebration of Faith, Fun, & Friendship5:30pm - 10pm - Parish Church siteFREE ADMISSION! :)

WAY OF MARY Procession Oct. 294:30am - Palmera 5 gate(assembly)

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its departed her body one by one. On the way home from her conversion, Magdalen joined the holy women on foot; and unaccustomed to such travelling, her feet bled. She was pale and exhausted from weeping. She could not resist expressing her gratitude to Jesus so she went over an hour’s journey to meet Him, threw herself at His feet, and bedewed them with repentant tears. Je-sus raised her and addressed to her words of kindness. She followed Jesus everywhere, sat at His feet, stood and waited for Him.

She thought of Him alone, saw Him alone, knew only her Redeemer and her own sins. Let us not lose sight of our Lord’s loving and merciful countenance when we are in the throes of sin, keeping in mind Jesus’ gentle admonition to Mary Magdalen to “go and sin no more.” Because we love Him so, we too will be transformed.

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