COLLEGE GRADUATING STUDENTS

It is very rare that LFC handles the recollection of the graduating students from our colleges and universities. In fact, it is more frequent that we give retreats to grade school and high school students. What many don't realize is that the recollection is more fruitful for an older audience. These college seniors from St. Columban's had an experience of their life (so they said) when they had a time with the Lord on February 25-26.

ASH WEDNESDAY

Penitential Prayers (for Lent)

O Lord, who hast mercy upon all,
take away from me my sins,
and mercifully kindle in me
the fire of thy Holy Spirit.
Take away from me the heart of stone,
and give me a heart of flesh,
a heart to love and adore Thee,
a heart to delight in Thee,
to follow and enjoy Thee, for Christ's sake, Amen
St. Ambrose of Milan (AD 339-397)



O Lord,
The house of my soul is narrow;
enlarge it that you may enter in.
It is ruinous, O repair it!
It displeases Your sight.
I confess it, I know.
But who shall cleanse it,
to whom shall I cry but to you?
Cleanse me from my secret faults, O Lord,
and spare Your servant from strange sins.
St. Augustine of Hippo (AD 354-430)

ETERNAL SUMMER!

Friends from North America and Western Europe are also checking our blog. Thank you. In the Philippines, we have eternal summer. Bonuan like many places here is always humid, but there is always the northern breeze which cools the area coming from the beach in the evenings. Come and visit us!

FORMATION SEMINAR FOR CHORAL GROUPS

It is the first time that the music ministry of the different parishes is given formation at LFC. More than 25 groups from Vicatiates I and II were represented.

Mother Goose Special Science School, Inc.

Since 2006, Mother Goose Grade VI pupils have always made LFC their home for their graduation recollection. We are very grateful especially to their principal, Madam Julie and to their director, Madam Glo Beltran for trusting us to handle the kids' spiritual formation. All their pictures are to be found in PICTURES of GROUPS. Just click it!

SCHEDULE OF LENTEN FORMATION FOR THE LAITY

LFC and MHCCS enjoy the success of Damasku

LFC and MHCCS joined forces to come up with the most fitting tribute to Paul on this year dedicated to him via a stage play entitled, DAMASKU: LANDAS NI PABLO.

Retreat Season

For all the other pictures, please click the LFC PICTURES OF GROUPS.

February 6- Grade VI Pupils of San Jacinto Catholic School


February 9 to 12 - Graduating HS Students of St. John's Cathedral School


February 12 - Third Year High School Students of San Jacinto Catholic School


February 13 - First Year High School Students of St. Columban's College

FORMATION SEMINAR FOR PARISH CHORAL GROUPS

All PARISH CHOIRS should send their instrumentalists and two representatives to attend a Formation Seminar at the Lay Formation Center.

The Seminar is scheduled on February 21 (Saturday) for Vicariates 1 & 2; and, February 22 (Sunday) for Vicariates 3 & 4. It will start at exactly 8:30 in the morning and end at 4 in the afternoon.

Many priests are concerned about the lack of knowledge of many choir leaders and members regarding the Liturgy. They suggested that there should be a seminar developed for their formation.

LFC therefore designed a one-day-program that will include conferences on the Sacraments and the Liturgy, especially the Eucharist. The Liturgical Year and the Spirituality of Ministry are also included.

Since it can be difficult to have all the members of the parish choirs to attend the seminar, at least three (3) (instrumentalists and at least two members) will need to represent the choir, but afterwards re-echo what they learn from the seminar.

Seminar cost will be P200 for every participant, which includes 2 snacks, lunch and seminar kit. In order to be included in the Official List of Parish Lay Ministers and Choirs, each group have to be represented.