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Happy Birthday A.Bing

Because today's so special it really wouldn't do,

to send one simple birthday wish to last the whole year through...

So this wishes happy moments,

a day when dreams come true,

and a year that's filled with all the things

that mean the most to you.
*
Hope all that you do

Turns out happy for you

And all that you wish

Comes your way,

So each hour will bring

Every wonderful thing

You could ask of a wonderful day

*

May your birthday bring

You as much happiness

As you give to everyone

Who knows you

Happy Birthday Ate Bing~

Happy Birthday K.Nhald

Happy birthday on this beautiful day,
There's so many things, we just want to say.
You inspire many, with your thoughts and actions,
We're all so grateful, for your calm reactions.


Happy birthday on this beautiful day,
You've always been there, when we needed you to stay.
Kindness and thoughtfulness is your forte,
Our love for you, we wish to convey.


Happy birthday on this beautiful day,
We wish you the best, without any delay.
Hope you enjoy it, from beginning till end,
Here's a hug and kiss, we're ready to send.
Happy Happy Bday to you Kua Nhald.

Salamat,President Cory Aquino

I hope that history will judge me as favorably as our people still regard me, because, as God is my witness, I honestly did the best I could. No more can be asked of any man.

On June 30, 1992, the traditional ceremony of political succession will unfold at the Luneta. The last time it was done that way was in 1965. I shall be there with you to proudly witness the event. This is the glory of democracy, that its most solemn moment should be the peaceful transfer of power.

Maraming salamat sa inyong lahat at paalam.

- Corazon Aquino,in her last State of the Nation Address, July 22, 1991.-

The Newly Wed

Fr. Eric Castro, Ate Gellie, Kuya Jomar & Bishop Tagle


Congratulations & Best Wishes to kuya Jomar & ate Gellie!!

A simple message to both of you..

"Blessed couple!!!Upon the very happy and auspicious day of your sacred marriage, I pray to the Lord to shower His grace upon you both and grant you happiness, health prosperity and success in life. Both of you must worship together and glorify God together. Love and respect each other. Evolve the life of harmony, beauty and mutual regard. Let moderation and a wise self-control be the keynote of your life in all things . Let your life be an inspiration to other young couples. May this world be blessed by such ideal married couples. We wish you joy and peace. May your life be radiant like the shining sun and bright light into the lives of many others! "

The couple with maid of honor (janise)and bestman (ralph)

...our very own ate dehl (principal sponsor) &
Jaan (secondary sponsor)

.....the couple with the group.....

A few Old memories

As it was, all they really lost were memories: photographs, old letters, etc etc when we were kids and we were young, pictures of our friends, best friends etc.

Things that mean something.

Yes, its true, you can't buy back lost memories. our old friends, yes they did come and go but they are reason why we are filled in by the things that tell the stories of our lives, the things that make us human.

All of which made me wonder what I would do in a similar situation, particularly as my own memory is lousy. I need external cues to remind me of my past.

My recent photographs have all been digital, and these are backed up regularly and stored off-site for safety. No problem there. I also have copies of all work-related documents, letters, and code and so on, as any sensible business person would.

But there are some things for which we don't have backups for many reasons.

Maybe it's better to keep things as they are. There's such a thing as too much security, and perhaps it's good that these fragile items are all that's there to remind us our younger days and memories for our old friends. Maybe that makes the memories more precious than they would be.

Take a look at the photos below,these are the things that we need backups,a few shots but indeed a happy memory.

some pix are really funny... aren't these?

These are the pix that was stored in my pc. for the newcomers, you may not recognize the old members, (literally, not old huh) hehe, we were also very happy before. As they say, friends come and go.. but they're not just friends, they're family. I know they'd come back... Because we are family; Canticle of Love.

Congratulation new graduate!

First of all, congratulations on your achievements. Your arrival at this significant and perhaps pivotal point in life is a marker of the years of work and study and effort required to earn post-secondary honors. You deserve to be proud of your accomplishments and to celebrate them. Whatever level of education you have now reached, you have done something remarkable that will always be a part of your experience, something that will shape your life forever. You will never regret having gotten an education, and it will serve you in ways you may not now be able to imagine.

Statistically speaking, you are more likely to earn more money over the course of your lifetime than your high school classmates who do not earn a degree. But keep in mind that a degree is not necessarily the equivalent of intelligence, nor does a degree increase your value as a person; there are intelligent people all around you in all kinds of positions, and everyone in our society is created equal and has value. A fool with a degree is merely an educated fool. Remember also that intelligence is not wisdom; intelligent people sometimes do unwise things.

Because of that, because of those gifts you have received, you have a responsibility here forward to serve your communities and fellow citizens with your hands, hearts and heads. As you are well aware, there is much work to be done in many places to build the kind of state and country we all dream it should be. The challenges are many and large, and they will not be overcome soon.

But know that your community is proud of you and supports you and wants badly for you to succeed. Your future is our future. On the day that you receive your certificate or diploma or other affirmation of your education, you have already begun to assume responsibility for your world and its fate. We are certain that in coming years, as you use what you have learned, that fate will be in excellent hands.

Congratulations Mr Jaan Olisa,a member of canticle,now a new graduate this year 2009!All Canticle members wishing you the best and more success!

Taken during Jaan Grad Celebration at their residence

Annual Parish Outing

I don't know where to begin! I will let the pictures do the talking about what happened in our outing at Laguna,Cuyab Hot Spring.

Mary Mirror of Justice annual parish outing was held last May 30.,that was long time ago,but the excitement and enjoyment is so amazing so i want to let everyone know and keep it posted. Around 150 parishioners left MMJP around 5am for Cuyab Hot Springs in Laguna. It was kind of rainy the whole day but that did not stop anybody from having fun and enjoying a splash in the warm waters of the swimming pools.

FLORES DE MAYO and Santacruzan Festival

Santacruzan 2009

Filipinos likes fiestas. They are celebrated all-year round. All over the country, especially in the summer months, May is the merriest and the most beautiful month of the year. It is the season of colorful festivals and Flores de Mayo or Santacruzan is one such festival. Stop and smell the roses. During the month of May, in the tropical islands of the Philippines, we don't have to stop -- the fragrance of flowers floats in the air. When the rains begin to pour after a long dry spell, flowers magically bloom overnight. And being predominantly Catholic, the Filipinos celebrate the beneficial rains by giving praise to the Blessed Virgin Mary. The townfolk gather the colorful flowers to decorate the Parish Church altars and aisles. They bundle the blooms in exotic arrangements for the many different festivities all together referred to as the "Flores De Mayo" (Flowers of May). Many towns celebrate Flores De Mayo with the community congregating in the afternoons to pray the rosary, offer flowers to the Virgin Mary, and share homemade delicacies and snacks. Children and adults wearing their Sunday best sing and dance to welcome the rains that will water the new crops.

Santacruzan is held annually in the warm month of May and is considered to be the "Queen of Filipino Festivals". Beautiful town belles are selected to participate in this colorful pageant parade. The stars are selected not for their looks alone, but for their embodiment of traditional feminine qualities. It is a week-long street pageant in almost every town; from the dirt road barrio to the metropolis honoring beautiful Philippine maidens and their handsome escorts under the hand-carried bamboo arc’s decorated by fragrant native flowers.

The procession is followed by the steady beat of rondalla, playing and singing "Dios Te Salve". The devotees walking with the procession hold lighted candles in their hands and singing the prayer.

Reyna Elena - She is the highlight of the procession, the legendary founder of the true Cross, represented by the small cross she carries. She is escorted by her son, Constantine, under a huge canopy of May flowers. Immediately behind her is a float carrying the image of the Blessed Virgin Mary, followed by a brass band that lends the festive sounds to the procession.

A-v-e--M-a-r-i-a -- represented by eight (8) girls all Wearing long white dresses with wings to make them look like angels. Each one carries a letter to complete the word "AVE MARIA."

Reyna del Cielo,Reyna Elena,Reyna de las Flores

Anghel

Reyna del Cielo (Queen of Heaven) - she carries a flower. She has two (2) angels.
Canticle Members: Jaan Olisa(escort),Onang (Reyna del Cielo)

Reyna de las Flores (Queen of Flowers) - she carries a bouquet of flowers.

Canticle Members: Romel Rondario(escort),Ma.Charlaine Pepito(Reyna de las Flores)

Old pictures