Thursday, March 20, 2008 Utzurrum: Symbols of piety and grief By Chinggay V. Utzurrum the scene
AS we retreat from mundane matters and adopt a more somber mood this Holy Week, here are some guidelines to follow. The Redemptorist Parish has the following Lenten schedule: today, Maundy Thursday, there will be no morning mass; but at 7:30 a.m., morning prayers (English); 4 p.m. Mass of the Last supper (Visayan); 6 p.m., Mass of the Last Supper (English) and procession to the Altar of Repose after the 6 p.m. mass; and Visita Iglesia follows at 8 p.m.
Mar. 21, Good Friday, 7:30 a.m., morning prayers (English); Stations of the Cross, parish-wide, starting points Ubra chapel (between Chong Hua Hospital and B. Rodriguez) at 4:30 a.m.
Gorordo Ave. Gonzales Compound., 4:45 a.m. (Gatchalian); 4 p.m., Passion, Adoratio of the Cross and Communion.
Mar. 22, Holy Saturday, no morning masses; 7:30 a.m., morning prayers (English); 8 p.m., Easter Vigil, Blessing of Fire, Paschal Candle. Renewal of Baptismal Vows, and Resurrection Mass. Please bring your own candles.
Mar. 23, Easter Sunday, mass, 4:30 a.m.; Sugat followed by 5 a.m., 6 a.m., 7 a.m., 8:15 a.m., 9:30 a.m. and 10:45 a.m. masses; then the afternoon masses at 3:30 p.m., 4:45 p.m., 6 p.m. and 7:15 p.m.; confessions from Monday to Good Friday, morning and afternoon: 6:30 to 11:30 a.m. and 3 to 6:30 pm; Holy Saturday: 8:30 to 11:30 a.m. and 3:30 to 6:30 p.m.
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To celebrate the Diamond Jubilee of Our Lady of Guadalupe Parish, Cebu, a grand event is in the offing; We were welcomed by the Parish committee president, Louie Nacorda (who was also the emcee of the presscon) and the generous personalities who are involved in such a mammoth undertaking: the Proposed Rectory building by Arch’t. Paul Cuestas and Engr. Eric Obieres.
The opening salvo was a fabulously generous donation by Pacific Online Systems Corp, represented by its president, Willy Ocier. Also very supportive was William Medici, Cebu Head of Philippine Charity Sweepstakes Office. Very visible were top honchos from Smart-PLDT and Globe. How can one possibly go wrong with these high-end sponsors!
On behalf of Cebu Archbishop Ricardo Cardinal Vidal, auxiliary Bishop Julito Cortes gave a warm exprerssion of gratitude and Louie Nacorda was encouraged by such an act of generosity, completion date. In time for the fiesta of Our Lady of Guadalupe- Dec. 11!
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Six years ago, Socorro Cermeno Valencia returned to Cebu from The Land of Uncle Sam and being of a charitable disposition, immediately founded Cebu Volunteers for Charity Movement (CVCM).
Well the rest is history for last week, CVCM celebrated its sixth anniversary amidst a simple dinner and awarding ceremonies at Casino Español de Cebu.
After a welcome address by president Ester Acero, foundress Socorro (Coring for short) traced the growth of the organization, and awarded its pillars with appropriate tokens: Paulina Tiu for loyalty; Trinidad Modina, best performance as treasurer; and Nito Flores, loyalty to CVCM. As a gesture of the club’s fund-raising efforts, a donation was made to Father Danilo Sanico.
Well, dear members, we shall look forward to Year Seven!
