DIARIO… and she kept all theseMARIA things in her heart. (Luke 2:51) Volume VII • No. 1 NEWSLETTER OF FOUNDATION, INC. January - March 2017 Radio Maria ’ 15th Anniversary Celebration... A Hit! By Tito Jun 2017 is the year for the 15th anniversary celebration of Radio Maria Philippines which falls on February 11 with the theme, “My Soul Proclaims the greatness of the Lord”! As early as December of 2016, a busy committee was created by the Board of Trustees to oversee the successful implementation of all the programs lined up for the whole year of 2017. The committee is headed by Dr. Rod Sicat of TSU also a member of the General Assembly of Radio Maria and his wife Dr. Lolit Sicat as the Asst. Treasurer: Admin. Joselyn dela Accommodation: Mila Reganit Hermano and Hermana Mayor of the Cruz events. MANAGEMENT REPRESENTATIVES: From the committee was born the COMMITTEE CHAIRPERSONS: 99.7 FM: Tess Yusuico (Tarlac) SECRETARIAT composed of: Promotions: Crisbert Salvador 101.5 FM: Carning Cariaga Chairman: Fr. Raymund Cruz Logistics: James Magpayo () Vice Chairman: President Allen Documentation and Ways and 102.1 FM: Len Taguinod (Isabela) Galang Means: Tito Jun Punsalan 95.9 FM: Jam Gunihin (Zambales) Secretary: BOT Secretary Fanny Food: Fanny Salon and Jo dela Cruz Salon Liturgy: Marley Tallada Lined up activities for 2017 are the Treasurer: Dr. Lolit Sicat Program: Joseph Oraa 15th ANNIVERSARY >>> page 3 Radio Maria Foundation holds Annual General Assembly Meeting By Marley Tallada Radio Maria Foundation, Inc.(RMFI) held its annual General Assembly (GA) at the Radio Maria Chapel in Sunrise Subdivision, Maliwalo last March 25, 2017. The GA is the highest governing and policy-making body of the RM station The meeting commenced with a Holy Mass celebrated by Fr. Raymund Cruz, Director of RM Philippines. Mr. Allen Gilbert Galang, President presented the highlights of 2016 operations of the radio. RM remained self-sufficient, with 7 dedicated staff and more than 300 volunteers, running a total of 74 programs, in 4 frequencies, From L to R: Fr. Raymund Cruz (ex officio member as the stations Director), Fanny Salon (BOT Treasurer), Sr. Edna Soliman, OP (proxy of operating 24 hours a day. Arvin Villalon, BOT Secretary), Allen Gilbert Galang (President) and Joey RM also conducted various promotional and fundraising Soliman (BOT Vice President). RADIO MARIA FOUNDATION >>> page 2 RADIO MARIA FOUNDATION... <<< page 1 15TH ANNIVERSARY... <<< page 1 irector’s essage activities during the year Secretary: Arvin Villalon following; Lozano and our very own Fr. Raymund Miracles of Volunteers” followed by such as Fun Run, medical Treasurer: Fanny Salon January: Giving away of promo Cruz. the sharing of Sister Carmelita Viuya D M dental mission, Mariathon, Member: Fr. Raymund S. materials with the 15th anniversary After the Mass was the “Alay Lakad and her husband on their experience Kid’s Sta Cruzan, Alay Cruz logo Kasama ni Maria” from the Cathedral as coordinator of the “Pagdalaw ni “My soul proclaims the greatness of the Misyon, Pag dalaw ni Maria, The new set of the Board February: 15th Anniversary to the TSU Gym, the venue of activities Maria” image that despite her being L ord .” – Luke 1:46 Family Consecration Day, of Trustees of Radio Maria Celebration on Feb. 11 where the participants, upon arrival, handicapped visually she is still capable March: Jubilee of the sick were greeted with “animation” and of serving Mother Mary thru Radio Dear Friends of Radio Maria, to name a few of its regular Foundation, Inc. for 2017- activities. A new addition to 2018 are Fr. Raymund Cruz April: Jubilee of the Parish chanting by the Singles for Family Life Maria. A video testimony was also Greetings of love and peace! its roster of activities were: (ex officio member as the May: Mariathon and Santacruzan and the Youth Ministry of St. Rafael the shown of an avid listener of Radio Deo gratias! Thanks be to God! Salamat sa Lingap ng Ina, a Marian art stations Director), Fanny June: Jubilee of the Imprisoned Archangel Parish. The welcome remark Maria, Sister Alma de Lara attesting to Diyos! exhibit that featured Fine Salon (BOT Treasurer), Sr. July: Jubilee of Migrants & Refugees was given by Pres. Allen Gilbert Galang the miracle in her family where her son This is the sole content our hearts have as we celebrate this year Arts Students of TSU and Edna Soliman, OP (proxy August: Jubilee of Bishops and and after which the participation of was cured of his meningitis thru her the 15th founding anniversary of our dear station of Radio Maria in some of Tarlac’s pride in the of Arvin Villalon, BOT Priests every group were recognized. The participation in the broadcast rosary the Philippines, the first in this part of the world, the first in Asia and world of Visual Arts; and a Secretary), Allen Gilbert September: Pistang Bayan/Marian audience became more lively with the and other religious programs of the Oceania. I can vividly remember that fateful day of February 11, 2002 movie premiere of “Ignacio Galang (President) and Jubilee presentation of different schools of station. while I was still a very young seminarian of barely 8 months when the de Loyola” Joey Soliman (BOT Vice October: Jubilee of Programmers their cultural number. The tandem Alvin Villanon and Joey station was formally inaugurated. My classmates and I were there. Likewise presented during President). November: Jubilee of International The following schools gave their Soliman gave life on the topic “Media There were a lot of people and all were wearing smiles and all were the meeting was the financial Likewise presented Volunteers and Listeners share on the presentation: and Evangelization” that immensely with the fire of hope and the breath of joy. Radio Maria is on-air. The December: Jubilee of the Poor 1. Tarlac National High School delighted the listeners. And after the work of evangelization has taken a new ground. The faith of the people standing of RM. and confirmed during will be reawakened. Souls will be nourished. The Church it serves enters the meeting were: Aurea The banner celebration of the 15th 2. Tarlac Montessory School fun-filled and educational day, a closing renewal. The Virgin Mary triumphs! Election of new Board of Pangilinan, Marley Tallada, anniversary was the February 11 3. San Manuel High School remark was given by the Priest Director With the many attacks to, issues with and concerns of the Church Trustees (BOT) Rene Gutierrez, Joey activities which was kicked off with 4. Maliwalo National High School of Radio Maria, Reverend Father and her faith from within and without, Radio Maria served at that time The meeting wasSoliman and Arvin Villalon, the celebration of a Holy Mass at the 5. Tibag High School Raymund Cruz. an inspiration of hope, a beacon of light and a door for transformative highlighted with the new members of the GA. San Sebastian Cathedral by Bishop 6. Youth Volunteers of Zambales For those who were not able to come, dreams. Despite its humble beginning, small voice and local coverage election of new set of BOT. GA members who Elmer Mangalinao, Auxiliary Bishop Video greetings of media have fun watching the pictures of the Radio Maria was seen as a fulfillment of a dream to reach a lot of Dr Rod Sicat and Fr. Jay attended the meeting are as of the Archdiocese of Lingayen- personalities and from our repeater event! the faithful who are churched or unchurched, fiery or cold, active or Policarpio defined the BOT follows: Dagupan, and co celebrated by Fr. stations and also from abroad were For those who came, find yourself in inactive, healthy or sick, free or captive, happy or lonely, contrite or qualifications and grounds Allen Galang, Fr Harold Taguines, Fr. Michael Escoto, shown to the delight of the audience. the spread of pictures hereunder! proud, humble or haughty, rich or poor and bring them the message for disqualifications. It was Raymund Cruz, Fanny Salon, Fr. Jess Gragasin, Fr. Christopher Fr. Raymund gave a short talk on “The of love, hope and compassion. True enough, 15 years since, the said dream was fulfilled and is still being realized. Hence, God providentially made clear that priests, Agnes Herrera, Dr. Ricardo blessed the good that was done through its many beneficiaries so much in exception of the RM Ramos, Rudy Liwanag, Dr. so that Radio Maria has grown nationally having now to enjoy four Director, and government Rod Sicat, Engr. Benedict frequencies in the island of Luzon, presence in Cable TV Networks and employees are disqualified Galang, Fr. Jay Policarpio, the worldwide web. from running an office for Renato Gutierrez, Dr. Mary Indeed, Radio Maria in the Philippines is a concrete witness to God’s the BOT. The new set of Ann Enriquez, Atty. Lorenzo greatness for like the Blessed Virgin “He has exalted His humble servant” officers are the following: Parairo, Via Tan, Ma. Marley so that “all generations will call [it] blessed (Lk. 1:48).” Yet its blessedness President: Allen Gilbert Tallada, Aurea Pangilinan, is not of its own, rather a gift being shared to all those it serves. From Galang Jose Soliman Jr., Sr. Edna this generous love springs forth a reciprocation of love that sustains the Vice Pres.: Jose Soliman, Soliman for Arvin Villalon, mission and allows its constant growth. No wonder that in the near Jr. Amelita Ilagan’s Proxy. future Radio Maria will truly be a national radio station with a strong presence in all parts of the Philippines and the World. As we celebrate the 15th Anniversary of Radio Maria let us all proclaim in concert the marvelous things God has done to us, the DIARIO M volunteers, staff, listeners and supporters of our station, and tell the EDITORIAL BOARDaria world that God is not yet done for He still has many more great miracles and breakthroughs to bring us. Again, let us hold each other’s hand and EDITOR IN-CHIEF FR. RAYMUND CRUZ create a human and spiritual chain with the Blessed Mother to fulfill ASSOCIATE EDITOR Tito JUN PUNSALAN with much zeal and ardor the mission of “Bringing Christ into your home!” and of others’ and create a symphony of voices from the rising of CIRCULATION MANAGERS CRISBERT SALVADOR the sun to its setting that unceasingly proclaims, “Deo gratias! Thanks Cagayan, Isabela and Zambales be to God! Salamat sa Diyos.” JAMES MAGPAYO Tarlac Province Yours in Christ and Mary, WRITERS/CONTRIBUTORS ENCARNACION CARIAGA FR. RAYMUND S. CRUZ KENNETH B. VENTO Director DANG SAPUAY AIDA TAGUINOD-MARIANO

2 • DIARIO Maria • Newsletter of Radio Maria Foundation, Inc. • January - March 2017 3 • DIARIO Maria • Newsletter of Radio Maria Foundation, Inc. • January - March 2017 Radio Maria 102.1FM Isabela celebrates 6th Year of Radio Maria conducts Early Recollection By TITO JUN Bringing Christ in Everyone’s Home! It was on March 4, 2017, contributed by the parishioners By Tito Jun announced. Saturday, that Radio Maria held plus the packed lunch brought by And luck of its yearly Lenten recollection at each devotee. February 18, 2017, Saturday, was the all lucks, the the St. Francis of Assisi Parish 1:00 PM: The “DAAN NG D-Day for Santiago City, Isabela as it was the writer won a in San Manuel, Tarlac City with KRUS” was prayed by chosen day of reckoning for Radio Maria in Isabela’s consolacion the permission of Fr. Cristopher personalities in the religious sector. 6th Anniversary celebration. The day before price of P500.00 Lozano, the Parish Priest. Intervening was an Interpretative at about 2 PM, a team from Radio Maria Main which he 9:00 AM: The recollection Dance done by the Parish Youth Office headed by its Management Coordinator, readily donated started with the Holy Rosary after Ministry of St. Francis of Assisi Tito Jun Punsalan, together with Crisbert to the coin which an inspirational song was Parish that prepared the audience Salvador, the Promoter and James Magpayo, bank of RM. given by Ms. Angel Muldong for the talk of Most. Rev. Elmer High Frequency Technician, set to travel to Kudos to Sis before the talk of Fr. Jason Mangalinao, Auxiliary Bishop of the Santiago City, Isabela to witness firsthand Eileen Dupra, Aguilar, Parish Priest of St. Joseph Archdioces of Lingayen-Dagupan the manner of execution of their lined up Director of the Patriarch of Arenguring, which tackled the topic on “The activities. The group arrived in Santiago City Center for Capas, Tarlac. The talk of Fr. Devil’s attack”(temptations) on the at about 8:30 PM after a seven-hour trip and Community Jason centered on the “Year faithful. went straight to their accommodation and Ext. Programs and Services and her of the Parish: communion of 4:00 PM: The Eucharistic tucked to sleep early to charge for the next Student Volunteers Association who hosted communities.” After the talk was Celebration was led by the Most day’s events. the events and mulled the concept of the Reverend Elmer Mangalinao, The day after, the group woke up and covenant. the ‘Holy Hour’ where the Blessed proceeded to Four Lanes, the place of In the evening of February 18, the Sacrament was exposed while DD with Fr. Christopher Lozano activities for the 5:00 o’clock “Alay Lakad Para second group from Tarlac composed of Fr. Raymund Cruz heard the and Fr. Raymund Cruz as the co- Kay Maria” event. After some light breakfast Fr. Raymund Cruz, RM President Allen confession of some penitents. celebrants and after the mass was offered by the volunteers, the participants Galang and Editorial Asst. Marisol Magat 12:00 LUNCH BREAK: the veneration of the relic of St. were just about to start when a drizzle arrived in Santiago City and we met at Everyone partook in the lunch Francis of Assisi. came which was supposed to dampen their the residence of Bro. Rey Mallari for a spirits! But the feeling was just temporary fellowship. as the spirited youngsters proceeded with February 19, Sunday, was the the program at the covered stage while Eucharistic Celebration for the anniversary Radio Maria volunteers visit mother station the intermittent light rain and drizzle at the Saint Francis of Assisi Parish By Tito Jun of hassles for the night’s activity. The the visitors, with Crisbert Salvador, continued. Church in Rizal, Santiago City by our The highlight of the program was the following day the duo were escorted by went to Nampicuan, Nueva Ecija to very own Rev. Fr. Raymund Cruz. After Volunteers Jamila Guinihin, covenant of these youngsters with Radio the Mass, Fr. Raymund gave a short talk Promoter Crisbert Salvador to Sister visit “The Holy Face of Jesus”, a place Maria Philippines evidenced by their palm entitled “Evangelized Evangelizer” to Management Representative of Edna Soliman OP (one of the pioneer of worship for devotees. On their way print serving as the frame on the big tarpaulin various religious group like the Church 95.9 FM Olongapo and Ms. Pamela staff of Radio Maria) at the Chancery home they dropped by the “Parokya ni with the image of Mama Mary hanging on volunteers, Knights of Columbus, Lay Aniversario arrived at the Radio Maria whom Sis Jam and Pam wished to meet. Sn Josemaria Escriva” in Gerona Tarlac. the wall of the stage. The writer was deeply Ministers, etc. Main Office at about 4:00 PM of March Upon their return to the office, they The visitor left for home at about 7:30 touched by the proceedings and overheard The whole event for the anniversary 30, 2017 and after a short chit-chat with went about observing the operation PM. They were brought to Dau terminal the parallel sentiments… “kinikilabutan ako, celebrations was successful and inspiring. some volunteers and staff in the office, of the whole network. Lunch, on the by Sol Magat for a bus ride to Olongapo nanlalamig ako, nakakakilabot, nakakaiyak” Thanks to all the volunteers and they were immediately whisked to the other hand, was offered by the Tarlac It was a short but fruitful and memory- were some comments overheard! The raffle supporters of Radio Maria. residence of Dr. Ann Enriquez where staff to the appreciation of the visitors. filled visit by our volunteers from draw of tickets followed and the winners were Thanks be to God and Mary! they were to stay overnight and tucked It was a fun filled lunch as fun and Olongapo. Thank you and come again, TIDBITS relative to the occasion their luggage so they would be free funny stories soared high. After lunch sisters! ◄ NOTICED UNUSUAL IN ◄ WHOSE THE PICTURE? No! Not the HAND IS THAT?! three stooges at the back…. That’s the hand the long haired teen-age of the National girl whose back faced the Management camera! Yes, she is the Coordinator unusual figure in the picture! inserting his raffle And why is that so? winning in one Would you believe that of the coin banks this girl is a member of of Radio Maria, another dominant religious Isabela earlier sect yet she was there mentioned. serving food to Radio Maria That’s generosity attendees! Such power of in practice! Mama Mary! 4 • DIARIO Maria • Newsletter of Radio Maria Foundation, Inc. • January - March 2017 5 • DIARIO Maria • Newsletter of Radio Maria Foundation, Inc. • January - March 2017 POEM TO REMEMBER BY New Programs CARE TO SMILE? By Encarnacion L. Cariaga Radio Maria stands by its commitment from the Sacred Scriptures and Tradition, supported and to be of service to others. Compiled by Tito Jun (Texts fr. Social Media) GREATFULNESS to provide new, relevant and excellent set of Ethics and Moral Laws, reflection and However, many of the archdioceses programs that could form and inform reading of the signs of the times so that from and diocese of the Philippines have not yet Muslim and Priest in a party… Kid: Dad, dad, I got selected for a role in So they say that in life we all start from zero the listeners about the Word of God, the the first social encyclical “Rerum Novarum” adapted this paradigm which PCP II has our school play! First step well planned removes us from zero Dad: That’s great! What role are you Many ang may apostolates I just have to go Catholic faith and some other things that of Pope Leo X to the latest “Laudato Si” of suggested. The desired would-be effect of the Priest: Pork really taste good! And in every way I started from zero. are necessary in living out the vocation of Pope Francis she is able to develop a beautiful council then was not that enthusiastically Tell me, when are you going to break the playing? being a Catholic Christian in our world and ever-timely body of teachings on social embraced because the focus was redirected rules and have some? Kid: A husband! Association of Pauline Cooperators is one today. Hence, we present to you some new justice, peace and integrity of creation. to helping the country stand up after the Muslim: On your wedding day! Dad: Stupid! Ask for a role with Radio Maria surely becomes another one programs you might want to watch out on However, this secret remains still as a great earthquake and devastating eruption -o0o- dialogues! Volunteers in Prison Service the other one Radio Maria. secret because there seems to be a big chasm of Mt. Pinatubo that have affected many Liturgy, Basic Bible Seminar – all rolled in one. between the teaching and the practice of it, of the Filipinos especially in the island Kalasag ng Katotohanan between what the people receive on Sunday of Luzon. There was a try to pick up the Life in prison is hard, never well understood Come to think of it By the aggrieved who journey in rocky road Saturdays at 11:00am Liturgies and the realization of it in their enthusiasm once again after that but it was Compiled by Tito Jun The Catholic Faith has beendaily living. What could be the problem? All not that easy. Yet it is not too late to begin Radio Maria airs ‘Brings Christ in every home” (Contributions from Frank Cornejo and some from social media) Wise men say, “God takes them in His bosom.” misinterpreted and maligned for thousands because the content of the Social Doctrines again. It is not too late to refresh the spirit of years with a view in mind to destroy of the Church is not properly communicated of the enthusiasm to establish these small A person who pretends is tense. Anger and love have no limits. -o0o- Choose the latter to have a beautiful Now I know what life teaches when anchored on thee the only Church which Christ established. to the faithful in a way that they can listen to communities and build the “new way of Its ups and downs and the countless stars that shine Many non-Catholic preachers honestly tried it and relate to it. This is the reason why Pope being Church.” As we grow old, we thank we are losing life. Thanks to the Word, the Almighty guides us to be free to understand the teachings and practices Francis launched during the “ 2016 World As Radio Maria’s share in this great task friends, -o0o- Purification and salvation deliver us to a life sublime. of the Catholic Church through their own Youth Day” in Poland the simplified version ahead of us, we present to you the program But the truth is, we just learn who the They who make room in their interpretation of the Sacred Scriptures of the Church’s Social Doctrines dubbed as “Damayang Kristiyano” hosted by Fr. Nestor real ones are. hearts for others will always find -o0o- accommodation anywhere, everywhere. 99.7FM (Tarlac) and yet ended up totally misconstruing “DoCat.” In response, Radio Maria provides Romano and his active lay parishioners who LISTEN TO 101.5FM (Cagayan) all so much so that they have created their for the Philippine listeners the program go house to house from near or far barrios RADIO MARIA 102.1FM (Isabela) own explanations of our own faith. Their “Simbahan at Lipunan” in order to get in their locality to visit Catholic families NEW PROGRAMS... <<< page 6 95.9 (Zambales) misrepresentation of our teachings and across to the faithful the social teachings on both the active and inactive. This program PHILIPPINES and doctrines, and adaptations from some • Fr. Ernie Pessimo of Parish Priest San practices are being used to disorient our the dignity of the human person, the pursuit aims to reawaken the desire to establish good civil laws. Bringing Christ many unchurched and uncatechized faithful of the common good the value of solidarity and experience the goodness and beauty Geronimo Church, Diocese of San Jose In order that the faithful may be fully 2nd and 4th Friday 12:05pm into your Home to lure them to leave the Catholic Church and the principle of subsidiarity. Hosting of having basic Christian communities and informed of the laws of the Church and and join their newly established sects. the program is Fr. Richard Lagos and the share the small effective steps toward the DOWNLOAD therefore lead a life according to the mind • Joy Abejo – Facilitator of Evangelion THE APP In this light, Radio Maria presents to youth of the Diocese of San Jose de Nueva gradual attainment of it. of the Church, which reflects the mind of FOR FREE you the program on apologetics “Kalasag ng Ecija who make up the core group of YouCat Foundation, Inc. Jesus Christ Himself, Radio Maria presents 2nd and 4th Saturday 12:05pm Katotohanan” to bring into light the wrong Philippines. Canon Law a new program on this entitled “Canon Law.” notions and interpretations to our ancient, Through Simbahan at Lipunan the 2nd and 4th Tuesdays 8:005pm It is hosted Fr. Getty Ferrer of the Diocese of • Dominic Maglalang – a Human pure and Catholic doctrines, traditions and Philippines will know and understand The Church, though spiritual in nature San Jose de Nueva Ecija, a Canon Lawyer. HOW TO DOWNLOAD? practices while presenting the real teachings why the Church should be completely as a “Community of Christ’s Disciples,” Resource’s Manager 1. Download Radio Maria World Family This program hopes to fully educate our 1st Tuesday 12:05pm (by Emaxlab) application we have based on the Sacred Scriptures, involved with social, political, economic and is also a physical reality with its baptized faithful about their rights and obligations as a 2. Choose Radio Maria Philippines from Sacred Tradition and the Magisterium of environmental concerns. With this program members composing it from the different Catholic Christian. the radio list the Church. This program wishes to teach we hope to finally bridge the gap that exists parts of the world. The Church has Divine • Med Villanueva – from Daraga, Albay, 3. Listen to Radio Maria Philippines Bicol Region anytime and anywhere 24/7 our listeners the solid foundation of the between the social teachings and the daily Laws ultimately governing her conducts and New Host on Reflections Catholic Faith so that the faithful may “be life of the people so that the “best kept affairs for the salvation of souls but it also 1st Wednesday • Fr. Menardo Natividad of DNK Orphanage • Fr. Rock Bonoan – a priest from the Listen to Radio Maria with ready always to respond to every man that secret” will not be secret anymore. needs some other governing laws mirroring house, Diocese of San Jose Diocese of Laoag COMCLARK CABLE Channel 99 asks a reason of the hope that is in [them].” the former to order internal and external 2nd and 4th Tuesday 12:05pm (1 Peter 3:15) Damayang Kristiyano organizational activities. Within this system 3rd Wednesday 12:05pm Tarlac • Bulacan • Pampanga • Bataan The program is hosted by Bro. Angelo 2nd and 4th Fridays at 7:00pm of laws and regulations is found how the CONCEPCION PAY TV NETWORK Channel 81 Capas • Concepcion Duenas, a senior high school teacher and The Second Plenary Council of the Church functions in her affairs and in all her A MILESTONE... <<< page 8 an apologetic enthusiast, and Bro. Marco Philippines (PCP II), which was the dimensions especially in view of achieving In the afternoon, Rev. Fr. Daniel O. Evangelista, a seasoned lay apologist. gathering of Catholic Bishops from all over her mission to proclaim the Gospel and lead also commissioned by Fr. Raymund Cruz BE A PART OF BRINGING CHRIST during the Eucharistic celebration. Staff Presto, Administrator of the Diocese of the Philippines in 1991 that reflected on all souls to God. INTO EVERY HOME! and volunteers from our mother station Iba, led the blessing of the Radio Maria Simbahan at Lipunan the current situation, needs and pastoral The governing laws and regulations of the BE A FRIEND OF RADIO MARIA in Tarlac also came to join and be part 95.9 Zambales studio located at St. Saturdays at 7:00pm demands of the Catholic Faith and the Church is called the “Canon Law.” The word BY SHARING! of the celebration headed by Bro. Allen Columban Parish, Olongapo City. Lastly, One prolific writer once said, “the Church in the country, says that the “new “canon” means a “rule or practical direction” DONATE THRU: Gilbert Galang, President of Radio Maria the RM Zambales volunteers were then Church’s best kept secret is its social way of being Church” today is through the with an exclusive ecclesiastical connotation 1. Pick up by our Radio Maria Representative Philippines. interviewed by Bro. Allen Galang in a doctrines.” The Catholic teachings on “Basic Ecclesial Community (BEC).” This and use. The contents of the Canon Law are 2. Bank Deposit: After the Eucharistic celebration, special program Volunteer’s Hour, where matters involving social, economic, BEC paradigm practically groups together legislated by the Church’s hierarchy as they Metrobank Peso Acct. No. 102-3-102292236 everybody geared up for the citywide they shared their experiences of being a Metrobank Dollar Acct. No. 102-2-102006601 environmental and political issues have some Catholic households in order to serve play the role of Jesus, the Head of the Church. motorcade. It traversed and visited all Radio Maria volunteer in Zambales. Banco de Oro Acct. No. 003700002437 been a very important dimension of the long as a spiritual support group and a Bible These legislations are drawn from the Sacred the parishes in Olongapo City, starting In the end everyone had a blessed day Bank of Phil. Islands Acct. No. 8801-0047-18 history of the Church’s commitment to the study group especially for those in remote Scriptures, reflections on the Traditions of and ending at St. Columban Parish. and felt more energized and inspired to 3. Delivery direct to Radio Maria Station integral application of the Gospel Values in areas far from the parish churches. In this the Church, products of the development Afterwards, a simple yet hearty meal was continue the mission of Radio Maria, in daily lives. The Church is very progressive way every Catholic holds the possibility of of the Church’s life, explications of our faith For further inquiries, served for everyone to enjoy. “Bringing Christ into your Home!” in developing her social doctrines arising the fulfilment of the need to belong, to be NEW PROGRAMS >>> page 7 call ( (045) 982-1792 • 606-6158 6 • DIARIO Maria • Newsletter of Radio Maria Foundation, Inc. • January - March 2017 7 • DIARIO Maria • Newsletter of Radio Maria Foundation, Inc. • January - March 2017 A milestone of grace! Radio Maria 95.9FM Zambales celebrates 1st Anniversary By Kenneth B. Vento January 14, 2017 (Saturday) was indeed a grace-filled day for Radio Maria Philippines, especially for the volunteers of Radio Maria 95.9 FM Zambales. It was on this glorious day that we celebrated our 1st Founding Anniversary. In Celebration of this momentous event, we had activities lined up with the help of Bro. Crisbert Salvador, promoter of Radio Maria Philippines. On January 13, (Friday) the volunteers had a live broadcast of the praying of the Chaplet of the Divine Mercy at 3:00 PM followed by the live praying of the Holy Rosary. They were then interviewed at the program Papuri’t Pasasalamat to help create awareness and invite the listeners to be a part of the 1st anniversary of Radio Maria in Zambales in the flesh and/or spirit. The following day, January 14, Saturday, all the volunteers and friends of Radio Maria 95.9 FM Zambales gathered at St. Columban Parish Parish, Olongapo for the Thanksgiving Mass presided by Rev. Fr. Raymund Cruz, Director of Radio Maria Philippines with Rev. Fr. Jaime Escurzon, Parish Priest of St. Columban Parish, Msgr. Crisostomo Cacho, President of Columban College, Inc., Rev. Fr. Regalado Tiongson and Rev. Fr. Amado Cenzon, both from St. Columban Parish and Rev. Fr. Reynaldo Mangulabnan, Parish Priest of Holy Trinity Parish and Vicar Forane of San Jose Vicariate, Olongapo City, concelebrating in the Holy Eucharist. Volunteers and friends of Radio Maria present were A MILESTONE >>> page 7 “RADIO SA BARYO” 102.1FM Isabela marks 6th Year Anniversary By AIDA TAGUINOD-MARIANO 102.1FM ISABELA See related story Barkadahang Maria on page 4 Another Radio Maria project thru the activity done on Wednesdays at 6:00 PM is existence in this city, the constituents of “PAGDALAW NI MARIA” is on her way being spearheaded by CHRISM Catholic St. James the Apostle Parish felt the need to the various barangays in the St. James Charismatic Renewal In the Spirit group of radios as a means to spread the word of the Apostle Parish, City of Santiago to who are also volunteer members of God by “BRINGING CHRIST TO EVERY distribute Radios to those visited by the Radio Maria Philippines The radios were HOME”, thus Mother Mary paved the way staff and volunteers of 102.1 FM Santiago donated by pledgers and donors of 102.1 and blessed this project: Radio sa Baryo City, Isabela to families who heartily FM ISABELA Radio Maria listeners and program. welcome Mother Mary in their homes volunteers. Radio Maria 102.1 FM ISABELA by way of a Weekly Family Rosary. This For the past 6 years of Radio Maria’s being the Media Ministry of CHRISM Community has contributed much in the strength and fidelity of the members to continually serve the parish thru the formation programs like CLSS,GSS, YCLSS, 2000 HAIL MARYS DEVOTION, HEALING OF THE FAMILY TREE and it’s first MARRIAGE ENCOUNTER in Bontoc, Mt. Province initiated byThe Loved Flock Charismatic Ministry, our mother community.

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