Happy 75th Birthday to our dear Archbishop-Emeritus Oscar V. Cruz

Just as we celebrate with joy the installation of our new shepherd, Archbishop Soc; so too do we remember with gratitude our former Archbishop, Most Rev. Oscar V. Cruz. Archbishop Cruz turns 75 years YOUNG today (November 17).

Some people say that AGE is determined by how people live their lives. If they always look back at the past - they are old; if they always look forward to the future - they are young. Archbishop Cruz, because of his vision for the Church and our nation, is one of the youngest citizens of our country! Long live, Archbishop Cruz!

The pictures were taken during the blessing of LFC, which he built, in 2005.

LAY MINISTERS SEMINAR ON THE FAMILY

The Prayer for the Family


The Sharing of Experiences in the Family


Lectors and Lay Eucharistic Ministers of Most Holy Rosary Parish, Calmay


Lay Eucharistic Ministers of St. Joseph the Patriarch Parish, Mapandan


Lectors of St. Joseph the Patriarch Parish, Mapandan

Recollection of the Juniors of the Minor Seminary

They had a stroll by the beach....


They had time to deepen friendship...


The celebrated the Eucharist...

Seminar for LAY MINISTERS on the Family

Lay Eucharistic Ministers of Binmaley Catholic School


Lay Eucharistic Ministers, Sts. Peter and Paul Parish, Calasiao


Annunciation of the Lord Parish, Bonuan Gueset


St. John the Baptist Parish, Bautista


St. John the Evangelist Parish, Barangay Lectors, Dagupan City


Holy Family Parish, Tandoc, San Carlos City


St. Thomas Aquinas Parish, Mangaldan


Epiphany of the Lord Parish, Lingayen


Chapel of the Resurrection, Baay

OUR NEW ARCHBISHOP'S INSTALLATION

At the consecration, Archbishop Soc with Cardinal Vidal and Cardinal Rosales.


Archbishop Soc with the Apostolic Nuncio, Cardinals, Archbishops and Bishops.


At the rehearsal with the ALD Clergy and Bishop Rene.

Thank you, Archbishop Cruz! Welcome, Archbishop Villegas!

All Souls Day Mass at LFC 7:30 AM

We remember all the faithful departed, especially the LAY MINISTERS in ALD who have gone ahead of us.

De Profundis (Psalm 130)

The De Profundis takes its name from the first two words of the psalm in Latin. It is a penitential psalm that is sung as part of vespers (evening prayer) and in commemorations of the dead. It is also a good psalm to express our sorrow as we prepare for the Sacrament of Confession.

Every time you recite the De Profundis, you can receive a partial indulgence (the remission of a portion of punishment for sin). In the modern numbering of the Psalms, the De Profundis is listed as Psalm 130, though you will often see it listed as Psalm 129, according to the traditional numbering.

De Profundis

Out of the depths I cry to You, O Lord; Lord, hear my voice.
Let Your ears be attentive to my voice in supplication.
If You, O Lord, mark iniquities, Lord, who can stand?
But with You is forgiveness, that You may be revered.
I trust in the Lord; my soul trusts in His word.
My soul waits for the Lord more than sentinels wait for the dawn.
More than sentinels wait for the dawn, let Israel wait for the Lord,
For with the Lord is kindness and with Him is plenteous redemption;
And He will redeem Israel from all their iniquities.

http://catholicism.about.com/od/psalms/qt/De_Profundis.htm