CHILD YOU ARE ALREADY A CHRISTIAN!

By: Amie Desquitado, Family & Life Apostolate (FLA), 
Coordinator, St. Joseph the Worker Parish

Kabahin sa pagpangandam sa umaabot nga pagsaulog sa ika 50 ka tuig ang St. Joseph the Worker Parish ( May 1,2014) niining Enero, Daghang mga gilatid nga mga kalihukan.

Ang makahuluganon kaayo mao ang pagtugot sa kura paroko nga mahitabo ang “ Bunyagan sa Katilingban” , sa dugay’ng panahon mao kini ang gihangyo sa kadaghanan ilabina panahon sa GKK Fiesta.

Ang mapinanggaong kasing-kasing ni Fr. Dionisio Tabiliran nagtinguha nga matagaan og pagtagad kadtong labing manginahanglan, matagaan og prebilihiyo kadtong mga ginikanan nga wala makasal tungod may impedemento,walay birth certificate ang bata ug labaw sa tanan ang pagtugot nga sila na ang mag-igo sa ilang donasyon sigon sa ilang kabubut-on agi’g halad-pasalamat sa Ginoo.

Mikabat kinig 630 ka mga bata ug hamtong nga nakadawat sa Sakramento sa Pagbunyag, gikan sa walo ka mga Zona sakop niini. Gikalipay kaayo sa usa ka Inahan nga taga GKK Birhin Milagrosa, Km 10,Sasa..Matud pa niya” bisan pa man wala mosuporta and akong bana , nabunyagan ra gyud dungan ang akong siyam ka mga anak, tungod sa rason nga walay ikagasto.

Matud pa ni Jenny Gelbolingo, taga-opisina, basin mao na kini ang susi nga mag-abli sa mga ginikanan niining mga bata nga bunyaganan nga mopaduol ngadto sa Simbahan. Sumala pa ni Madz Tito ang in-charge sa maong kalihukan , “ Samtang nagasaksi ako sa maong pagbunyag sa gatusan ka mga bata, gibati ko nga sa tinuod sa maong higayon si Kristo mikanaog gikan sa langit ug nakig-uban sa mga kabataan. Ug nagkanayon siya pag-ingon “ nakadawat ako og dakong grasya sa Dios , wala ko batia ang kakapoy bisan sa akong paghatag pre-baptism ngadto sa mga GKK. 

DADITAMA CONVENTION: An Experienced

Picture taken by: Eliazar Gualdajara Jr.

Three-Hundred Nine (309) delegates from the DADITAMA (Davao-Digos-Tagum-Mati) Region were gathered at John Paul II College of Davao for the 3^rd DADITAMA Youth Convention last October 26-28, 2012 reflecting in its theme: “The New Evengelization for the Transmission of the Christian Faith”.

DADITAMA delegates were fostered on the 6 parish sites namely : San Pedro Cathedral, San Pablo Parish Juna Subd., St.Joseph the Worker Parish Sasa, San Lorenzo Ruiz Parish Talomo, Our Lady of Lourdes Parish Bangkal,  Our Mother of Perpetual Help Parish Bajada, and Our Lady of the Assumption Parish, Torres. first day of the gathering started with catechesis on “Porta Fidei” (Door of Faith) given by Rev. Fr. Ritschie Gamaya,DCD followed by the welcoming mass presided by Most.Rev. George B. Rimando, DD. At night time, a welcoming program entertained the delegates. Also, the Ka-Lakbay Youth Newsletter was formally launched together with the Editorial Board and Rev.Fr. Jojo Ortiz, DCD Youth Director of DAYCA.

Second day was topped up with information as the guest speakers, Mr. Edwin Lopez, Station Manager of EWTN Network and Dra. Ligaya Acosta shared about “Social Communication & Leadership” back to back with “Love, Sex, and Life” respectively. A festive atmosphere marked the Socio-Cultural Night that is jam-packed with cultural presentations from the guest performers, animators, and the dioceses.

Moreover, on the 3^rd day, the election of DADITAMA Youth Officers was set, followed by the culminating mass, awarding of certificates and Youth Statement which shares that the young are the tool missionaries in evangelizing in the community of our modern-day era. Fr. Jojo also extends his deepest gratitude to all the help and assistance coming from the generous sponsors, parishes, and to the dioceses who cooperated and participated on the said occasion. The next DADITAMA convention will be hosted by the Diocese of Digos in 2014.

It was a great experienced because through that convention I developed my leadership skills in supervising my fellow youth to our GKK and it deepens my faith to God. I was very happy that I am one of the representative that our Parish send to DADITAMA CONVENTION to participate the said event. That was an unforgettable event I was experienced.

The 6th Asian Youth Day is coming

6th Asian Youth Day! Wake Up!

The Asian Youth Day (AYD) is the coming together of Catholic youths from different Asian countries. This weeklong life experience enables young people to gather in formation programs and plan their future spiritual lives. At the same time, the gathering aims to provide an opportunity for Catholic youths to explore and renew their faith, so that they can share the Gospel with others through the work of justice and peace. The AYD also includes the sharing of faith with other religious groups.

The Episcopal Commission on Youth is happy to extend the invitation of the Office of Laity and Family of the Federation of Asian Bishops’ Conferences to the Sixth Asian Youth Day, with the theme Asian Youth! Wake Up! The Glory of the Martyrs shines on you.

This will be held this 10-17 August 2014 in Korea, with the Diocese of Daejeon as host-diocese of the main event.

The DADITAMA Officers send letters to the different Parishes in Davao City contained:

This invitation is addressed to the youth. It comes with slot allocations, with 100 slots given to the delegation of our country, the registration of which is entrusted to our office. We have created and will implement a process of application and registration to fill this number of slots in a fair and efficient way.

The St. Joseph The worker Parish Youth Apostolate plan to send a representatives to the said event.

ON CHOICES AND DECISIONS: A Reflection during the Christmas Youth Camp talked

Every day we decide , choices we have are sometimes easy and others are difficult. "Mr. Lunar Fayloga, Professor at Ateneo De Davao University says, as he talked about these Choices and Decisions on the first talk on the Camp's Day 2. He classifies different kind of decision-making that we do every day of our lives.

One is called the "Emotera" where we decide things according how we feel and what our hearts say, or better call it "Heart over Mind" Second is called "Boss" where we decide to choose choices that we want without considering others and anything, or the "Mind over Heart". Third is "Manghuhula" or the "Hula-hope" where we rely our decisions on fortune-telling. While the last is called "Bahala na si Batman" where we are lazy to think or decide for ourselves.

Individuals like us do and have tried these different kinds of decision-making every minute of every hour of every day. A step before doing something that would sometimes change our lives. Decision-making, especially when it is between something important and another in our life should be taken seriously because it would sometimes risk a lot of things even the great life you have.

Youth Bayanihan Captured

St. Joseph the Worker Parish Youth Apostolate (PYA) conducted a Christmas Break Youth Camp (CBYC) at St. Francis Xavier College Seminary, Catalunan Grande, Davao City last December 26-28, 2013. It serves them as a Reunion of all youth in the different GKK's. Since I am one of the Organizer of the event and Officer of the PYA Ministry, I was there to helped my co-officer to run the activities. Every officer has there responsibilities so my responsibility during the camp was to make an official newsletter of the Christmas Break Youth Camp. 

                                                                                           

In the fateful darkness of the first night of the camp, everyone was caught in a surprise when the calmed weather turned drastically into what everyone was not anticipating for. Heavy rains with gusting winds poured down the campsite in the middle of the time allotted for cooking. Tents were blown away, food and camp materials are getting wet and it seems like that there was nowhere else to go. Within minutes, it is inevitable that the tents rendered helpless and an evacuation was held at once.

Captured by:

Rodrigo B. Sumuob Jr.

December 26, 2013, 06:30pm

@St. Francis Xavier College Seminary, Catalunan Grande, Davao City

Without hesitation, the campers boldlessly helped each other. United as one team, the participants carried their tents, picked up whatever belongings they can save, and fled immediately to the safe zone of the covered court. Officers/Organizers smothered in a mud and wet in the rain rushed in to help their fellow campers and carried the bags and belongings of others. Random people come together and carried tents to the court. People shared their food to mends the needs of those who are hungry. Officers checked if their campers are okay or if something was there to attend to. Everyone felt responsible for each other's welfare and was indeed selfless. 

Indeed, Life is full of surprises just like the heavy rain and gusting winds which may have swept the campsite but the true character within us defines who we really are. The Youth Bayanihan is a testimony of such Christian idea. Truly, the true picture of Bayanihan spirit was captured not only in just pictures but more importantly in the hearts and actions of the youth.

St. Joseph the Worker Parish upcoming activities for the Golden Jubilee Celebration

DIVINE COSPLAY CONTEST

The St. Joseph Parish will be conducting  a Divine Cosplay contest this coming January 26, 2014. Every GKK's should have at least 5 participants in the said events. After the events will be the culminating mass at exactly 5:15pm.

All GKK that belongs to the vicinity of St. Joseph should participate the said events. The winner of the contest shall receive a 5,000.00 pesos cash with certificate and consolation prize to all GKK participants.

Hiring New Lectors and Commentators @ St. Joseph the Worker Parish

By: Rodrigo Sumuob Jr.

The St. Joseph the worker Parish hired almost 50 new lectors and commentators last January 12, 2013 and I was there to renew my service. The new LecCom attended the Sending Forth, because that was one of the requirements to be an official proclaimer's of the Word of God.

Lectors at the St. Joseph serve the parish by proclaiming the Word of God during regular days and Sunday Mass and for special liturgical events, such as our Music Service before the night Mass on Christmas Eve.
Parishioners who want to proclaim the Word at the PARISH should have a strong speaking voice and a prayerful attitude toward the Scriptures. New lectors receive a brief orientation to prepare them to be an active part of the Liturgy of the Word and to acclimate them to the use of the church's sound system. Lectors are scheduled according to the week they assigned to proclaim at the Mass of their choice (from 6:00 to 5:15pm).

As in the other ministries here at the Parish, we welcome new parishioners to become involved and to use their gifts in service to the parish community.

The Lector's and Commentator's Ministry states the helpful reminders about Lectoring:

1. Practice your Readings prior to coming to Mass.
2. If you cannot assist at the Mass you are scheduled for contact your Group leader.
3. Please arrive at least 15 minutes before Mass starts
4. We are currently in Year A of the Lectionary Cycle
5. The First Reading is done immediately after the Opening Prayer (remember in Advent and Lent this comes earlier in the Mass since there is no Gloria)
6. If there is no music minister, the person proclaiming the First Reading should lead the Responsorial Psalm.
7. The Intercessions occur after the Nicene Creed, as a guide, listen for the words "We believe in the Holy Spirit"