First Sunday of Advent - Liturgy for blessing of the Advent Wreath and Lighting of the First Candle

Blessing of the Advent Wreath
& Lighting of the First Candle

Song: Halina, Hesus, Halina

Singing of the Our Father

Evening Prayer I
First Sunday of Advent
November 27, 2010
The CMCS Staff and Sisters gathered together
to Bless the Advent Wreath
at the Resurrection Chapel.

Today we are celebrating  the First Sunday of Advent. This is the beginning of a new liturgical year. The Advent liturgy opens with that great yearning cry of the prophets of Israel to the Messiah and Redeemer whose advent they awaited. "Come!" 

Our Lady of Ransom School

Our Lady of Ransom School (18)
November 24-26, 2010
Speaker: Fr. Randy Salonga
Facilitator: Sr Blesilda Daroy, OP
Blessed Daniela Kiosk

University of Assumption - Pampanga

with Fr Roman Caleon

University of Assumption
Pampanga (96)
in two groups
November 24-26, 2010
Fourth Year High School

Fr. Roman Caleon - St. Theres Hall
Organizer: Mr. Romy Ignacio

Miriam College

Miriam College (53)
November 23-25, 2010
Fourth Year High School
Speaker: Fr. Gersn Ortiz Bonilla, Verbum Dei and Team
Organizer: Leah Guevarra
Francisco Palau Hall

Cubao Clergy Second Batch

Cubao Clergy (36)
November 22-23, 2010
Speaker: Sr. Marilyn Java, RC
Francisco Palau Hall

Bloomfield Academy

Bloomfield Academy
November22-23, 2010
Grade VI Pupils (42)

St Therese Hall

"Birth to new life...is the work of God through His Spirit"

Sr. Ma. Stella Kupsya, cm

Eight-day Retreat

Spiritual Accompaniment by: Sr. Loida Tortogo, cm

...Lord, who am I to deserve your love, your care, your concern and everything, for despite of my weaknesses, limitations, failures and sinfulness you are always there at my side.

...When I am weak, you give me new strength. When I fall you hold my hand and lift me up. When I sin, you forgive me, for you are always merciful. When I lack something and cry, you provide me in your own proper time.

...This is how you let me experience your love and grow in my faith. You have loved me from the time I was conceived till I grew up. But because sometimes I fail to appreciate and I forget to do your will and start doing my own will and follow my own ways, then your remind me and you let things happen in my life.

...I thank you Lord for such creativity in my life. All the experiences I have passed through in life especially the hard, the difficult and painful ones have really helped me to discover how much you love me; you care for me and how much close you are to me each moment. And with all the experience, I came to love you more. Thank you Lord, may you continue to work wonders in my life. Amen

Sr Ma. Stella Kupsya, cm

Malawian CM Sister

CFC Couples for Christ - FFL

CFC - FFL (40)
November 20-21, 2010
Facilitator: Bro. Elymer Gonzales
Francisco Palau Hall

Life for Peace - EAPPI - NCCP

Peace for Life - NCCP (19)
First Philippines EAPPI Training Seminar
Ecumenical Accompaniment Program in Palestine & Israel
November 19-24, 2010
Speaker: Lotti Buser & Lynda Mac
Facilitator: Allan Sante
Blessed Esperanza Kiosk

Bethesda

Bethesda (41)
November 19-21, 2010
Speaker: Fr Mario Bije, SVD
Fourth Floor Deck

Mater Carmeli School, Novaliches - Fourth Year Students

Mater Carmeli School
Novaliches, Quezon City
November 19-21, 2010

HSL Braille High School

HSL Braille High School (24)
Teachers & Staff
November 19-20, 2010

Facilitator: Dra. Helen Los Bañes
Blessed Daniela Kiosk

Pateros Catholic School

Pateros Catholic School (56)
November 18-20, 2010
Fourth Year Students
Speaker: Fr. Jerry Juares
Facilitator: Mr. Carloman
St. Therese Hall

University of Assumption - Pampanga

University of Assumption (57)
Pampanga
November 17-19, 2010
Speaker: Fr. Ding Cortez
Facilitator: Romy Ignacio
Francisco Palau Hall

First Diocesan General Assembly - Diocese of Kalookan

November 15-18, 2010
Diocese of Kalookan (126)
First Diocesan General Assembly
priests and lay
with Bishop Deogracias Iniguez
Facilitators: Fr. Manny Guanzon, Fr Constantino Conte, Fr. Eli Balboa, OMI
St. Teresa Hall

Guadalupe Catholic School 2nd batch

Guadalupe Catholic School (34)
November 17-19, 2010
Fourth Year Students
Facilitators: Noel Lomeda & Mrs. Myrna Buere
Fourth Floor Deck

CFM - Christian Family Movement

CFM
Christian Family Movement (6)
November 12-13, 2010
Speaker: Fr. Carlos
Facilitator: Rolly Mesa
Blessed Esperanza Kiosk

San Jose Seminary Class '86 - Bonding

San Jose Seminary Class '86
November 16-17, 2010
Facilitator: Eva Galvey

Eight day Retreat: "Birth to new life... is the work of God through His Spirit...

My letter to Jesus
&
Psalm of Thanksgiving
My dear Lord Jesus,
I come before your presence taking with me this symbol of my heartfelt gratitude to you for all my experiences during these days of my intimate encounter with you - this symbol of my birthstone rosary inside a heart-shaped case.
This birthstone signifies the love you have for me even before I was born. And that is the fundamental truth of my being that you always wanted me to claim and to hold on to: that I AM LOVED.
The rosary signifies your abiding, loving, merciful and saving presence in the different mysteries I experienced in my life and will experience in the future from this day onwards.
The heart-shaped case symbolizes the greatest manifestation of your love for me... I am in your heart...the whole of my being is inside your heart. And now, you are asking me that you may take possession of my heart and nothing else than that. Indeed, you were not pleased of the sacrifices I offered to you for what you only need is my heart.
And so my dear Jesus, take possession of my heart, it's all Yours. Only one thing I humbly ask from you: Fill me constantly with your love and healing presence. Fill me with your grace that I may always be open to the outpouring of you your love for me.
I promise to take care of my heart for you but I know I can't take care of it all alone by myself. Let's take care of it together so that it will truly become a worthy and pleasing sacrifice and offering that you alone deserve it. Take me by your hand, Oh Lord, to wherever you want to lead me. I place my full trust and confidence in you as I resolve to move on towards something new in my life... a new way of being... a new attitude that will lead me into something deeper and wider, something more meaningful, more fruitful. And to live my life always as an expression of my gratitude to you no matter what comes along the path of life you have designed for me.
Indeed, Lord Jesus,
your hand created my heart to love and to be loved and to live in love.
So be it, Oh Lord, so be it...
Paulette

Eight day Retreat
Sr. Paulette Rendal, CM
Missionary in Africa
November 12-19, 2010
Spiritual accompaniment by: Sr. Loida Tortogo, cm

Guadalupe Catholic School

Guadalupe Catholic School (31)
November 15-16, 2010
Speaker: Allan Agapito
Facilitator: Teacher Love
Fourth Floor Deck

Parish of Ina ng Langing Saklolo - Parish Pastoral Meeting

November 13, 2010
Parish Pastoral Meeting (40)
Ina ng Laging Saklolo
Facilitated by: Fr. Egay Martinez, OFMcap
Parish Priest

Cubao Clergy on Recollection

November 15-16, 2010
Cubao Clergy (35)
Speakr: Fr. Gerald Timoner, OP
Francisco Palau Hall

RJM - Restorative Justice Ministry

November 12-13, 2010
Restorative Justice Ministry (13)
Speaker: Fr. Paul Buen
Facilitator: Juanna Alba
Daniela Kiosk

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BCBP - Las Piñas on Retreat

BCBP - Las Piñas
November 13-14, 2010
120 participants
Speaker: Fr Larry Tan, SDB
Facilitators: Ruel & Cynthia Saniel
St. Teresa Hall

Healing Ministry

Healing Ministry
November 12-14, 2010
28 participants
Facilitator: Gil Taino
St. Therese Hall