PAGKAKAISA: HILING NG SIMBAHAN by CONRAD ALVEZ Affairs (MEIFA) Sa Pangunguna Ipinaliwanag Niya Na Ang In- Cultural Heritage PASIG CITY - “Sinisiraan Tayo Ng Ni Rev

Volume 5, Issue 1, February - March 2013, Pasig City, M.M., dioceseofpasig.org

FOR PEACE AND UNITY. Muslim-Christian leaders and promoters of Peace of Upper Bicutan and Maharlika Village, Taguig City, gathered with Pasig Bishop Mylo Hubert Vergara and Blue Mosque Administrator Ret. Gen. Jubail last Jan. 19, 2013. PHOTO BY FR. DANIEL ESTACIO PAGKAKAISA: HILING NG SIMBAHAN BY CONRAD ALVEZ Affairs (MEIFA) sa pangunguna Ipinaliwanag niya na ang In- Cultural Heritage PASIG CITY - “Sinisiraan tayo ng ni Rev. Fr. Daniel Estacio, Kura ter-religious dialogue ay tumu- ibang relihiyon! Tayo...Sino sini- Paroko ng Parokya ng St. Joseph, tukoy sa pakikipag-ugnayan sa siraan natin? Sinisiraan natin ang Bicutan, Taguig noong ika-2 ng ibang relihiyon samantalang ang Museo Diocesano de Pasig ating kapwa Katoliko, ang Parish Pebrero, 2013 sa ikatlong palapag Ecumenical dialogue naman ay Priest natin ...,” ang nakagugulat sa gusali ng John Paul II, Pasig tumutukoy sa ugnayan ng mga pero makatotohanang pahayag ni City. Ang tema ay “Pagkakaisa Kristiyano. Nagsimula ang in- Rev. Fr. Ramil Marcos sa simula ng mga Kristiyano: Mithiin ng teres sa pakikipag-ugnayan sa ng kanyang panayam na dinalu- Simbahang Katoliko”. ibang relihiyon noong ika-11 ng han ng mga kumakatawan sa iba’t Ayon kay Fr. Ramil Marcos, ang Setyembre, 2001 nang maganap ibang parokya na nagmula sa apat pangunahing tagapagsalita, “Ang ang nakalulunos na pag-atake sa na Bikaryato ng Diyosesis ng Pa- ginagawa po natin ay pagtupad sa “Twin Towers” ng Amerika. sig. kahilingan ng Obispo (Mylo Ver- Ang pagkakaisa ng mga Kristi- Naglunsad ng isang kumperen- gara) upang maunawaan natin ang yano ay kailangan upang magam- sya sa Ekumenismo ang Ministry pagkakaisa at kapayapaan sa iba’t panan natin ang misyon ng ating on Ecumenical and Inter-Faith ibang samahang Kristiyano.” Ipagpatuloy sa p. 6 Pasig holds annual Bambino Festival BY NENE CONCEPCION AND NOEL RIVERA PASIG CITY - Since the his- to honor the Sto. Niño. The first and Noli Hans. Other owners of Bambino Festival of Pasig was His Excellency Most Reverend Mylo Hubert C. Vergara, D.D. blessing the tory of Pasig in the late 1800, a images from Pasig were the noted Canonical Coronation souvenir pictures. PHOTO BY CONRAD ALVEZ traditional Sto. Niño procession launched in January 2002. The sculptor Fred Baldemor, Jose- has been going on. This proces- event was celebrated with an ex- phine Inocencio, Victoria Young, BY CONRAD ALVEZ sion was held every New Year’s hibit opening of various Sto. Niño Rommel Ortin, Ely Balingit, Vic- Day on January 1, the more than a icons at Pasig City Museum fol- PASIG CITY -“A picture paints a thousand words,” were the toria Staggs, and many others to century old icon named Sto. Niño lowed by a nine-day Novena and very first words uttered by Pasig Bishop Mylo Hubert C. Vergara name a few. Other participants of de Passion as the sole icon in the culminating in a Grand Parade on in his welcome speech right before he pronounced the Rites for the exhibit were representatives procession around the town of the third Sunday of January. The Blessing the Museo Diocesano de Pasig. He said that the launch- of the parishes from Pasig like the Pasig. This tradition was discon- city government had its own im- ing of the Museum of the Diocese can be a powerful means to Immaculate Concepcion Parish, tinued when the Church declared age of Sto. Niño de Pasig stand- educate the Pasigueños and guests about the evolution of our San Agustin Parish, Sta. Rosa de that the celebration of the Feast of ing of a big shell as the main icon Catholic Christian Faith in the Diocese of Pasig. Lima Parish, Holy Family Parish, Sto. Niño be on the third Sunday in the exhibit and in the Grand Bishop Mylo officiated both Thanksgiving mass and the bless- San Antonio Abad Parish, Sta. of January in the late 1900. Parade of Sto Nino icons. ing of the Museo Diocesano and “Balkon de Koro” last Decem- Martha Parish, San Sebastian Par- In 2001, Pasig City Mayor The first Sto. Niño exhibit at the ber 1, 2012 at the Immaculate Conception Cathedral. ish and government offices with Soledad C. Eusebio together with Pasig City Museum was joined The mass was concelebrated by Fr. Roy Rosales, priest minis- their own version of Sto. Niño. Msgr. Rodolfo Gallardo and Sis. by some members of the Con- Year after year, the number of Itutuloy sa p. 8 Nene Conception conceptualized gregacion de Santissimo Nombre exhibited icons ranged from 80 to of holding a Bambino Fesitval del Niño Jesus like Ben Ferrales Continued on p. 7 December 2012 - January 2013 Church News CHOOSING THE NEXT POPE BY FR. LITO JOPSON VATICAN CITY – As of press time, all 115 cardinals are ac- counted for and have scheduled the conclave starting Tuesday, March 12, 2013. The last to arrive was Vietnam- ese Cardinal Jean-Baptiste Pham Minh Man. We are now on the road to choosing a successor to Benedict XVI as head of the Ro- man Catholic Church. Recalling the resignation The resignation of the Holy Father, Pope Benedict XVI has shocked the world; but it was also showered by prayers and messages of admiration from both clergy and faithful. From the Vatican Information Service last February 11, 2013, The Holy Father, at the end of the consistory for causes for canonization, announced his resignation from ministry as Bishop of Rome to the College of Cardinals, “After having repeatedly exam- THE SEE OF PETER IS VACANT. Correspondent Reports on Pope’s Farewell From Castel Gandolfo. PHOTO COURTESY OF ZENIT NEWS AGENCY. ined my conscience before God, I have come to the certainty that tion is a humble gesture that rec- my strengths, due to an advanced ognizes his physical limitations and his realization that another PaDSS attend MAPSA Assembly age, are no longer suited to an BY VIRING CACANANTA AND AMIE BERDAN adequate exercise of the Petrine pope, with “strength of mind and ministry.” body”, could do a better work for Aware of the “rapid changes the Church, given the demands of and shaken by questions of deep the rapidly changing times of this relevance to the life of faith” plus new millennium.” his deteriorating health, the Pope “In resigning as Supreme Pon- said, “With full freedom I declare tiff, the Holy Father is teaching that I renounce the ministry of us: It is okay to admit that you are Bishop of Rome, Successor of physically weak and you need to Saint Peter, entrusted to me by the retire. It is okay to let go of the Cardinals on 19 April 2005.” position and power you have for Manila Archbishop Luis Anto- the greater good of the Church. nio Cardinal Tagle in his official It is okay to pass on the baton press release, expressed both sad- of service to another who can do ness and admiration for the be- greater things for God and his loved Roman Pontiff. people,” the letter reads. “Pope Benedict XVI’s renuncia- The seat of the Pope is vacant tion of the ministry as Bishop of Exactly 8 PM of February 28, Rome on February 11, 2013 came as reported by CNN, “torchlit as a surprise. The announcement crowds stood before the gates of also brought sadness to us ... But the Castel Gandolfo residence, CAINTA - Representatives from speaker and author, Rev. Msgr. tion presided by Most Rev. Fran- sadness gives way to admiration waiting to see the Swiss Guards, administration of all PaDSS mem- Sabino A. Vengco, Jr. He gave cisco M. De Leon, D.D., auxiliary for the Holy Father’s humility, the soldiers who traditionally pro- ber schools attended the Manila a very informative and inspiring Bishop of Antipolo. This was fol- honesty, courage and sincerity. tect the pope, salute and close the Ecclesiastical Province School talk on “Pope Benedict XVI and lowed by a lecture presentation His paramount desire is to pro- doors on the stroke of 8 p.m. System Association (MAPSA) the Year of Faith.” on the “Direction of MAPSA’s The guards’ departure from the mote the greater good of the General Asembly held at Cainta In the afternoon, Rev. Msgr. Ar- Continued on p. 8 Church,” said Tagle. papal summer home brings Bene- Catholic College on November nel F. Lagarejos While inviting the faithful to dict’s papacy to a formal end. The 20, 21 & 22, 2012. talked on “Di- pray for the Pope as he devotes the protection of Benedict falls now Diocesan Fora which were ocesan Spiritu- coming years at the service of the to Vatican police.” scheduled on July 5 – September ality” Response Church through a life of prayer, The pope said, “I am simply a 12,2012 constituted Day 1 of the of Catholic Tagle also asked prayers for the pilgrim beginning the last leg of general assembly. Schools to the Cardinal Fathers who will elect his pilgrimage on this earth. But I Day 2 started with the Eucharis- Challenges of a new Pope in the coming Con- would still … with my heart, with tic celebration presided by Most the New Evan- clave. “In this Year of Faith, let my love, with my prayers, with Rev. Bernardino C. Cortez, D.D., gelization.” This us fix our eyes on Jesus the Good my reflection, and with all my the Auxiliary Bishop of Manila. was followed Shepherd. With Him and the Life- inner strength – like to work for The different superintendents and by a lecture giving Spirit, we will journey to- the common good and the good school directors joined the bishop presentation on wards the Father and the King- of the church and of humanity … in celebration of the Holy Mass. the “Standard dom of God with much hope and Let us go forward with the Lord Afterwards, the participants pro- RCC framework love,” the message reads. for the good of the church and the ceeded to the auditorium for the for MAPSA Meanwhile, Pasig Bishop Mylo world.” program proper. Rev. Fr. Paqui- Schools” by Hubert Vergara commended the With that, he retreated and the to G. Gallego, Superintendent, Sr. Ma. Cristina Holy Father for his humility in official papal seal is removed MAPSA Antipolo, welcomed the A. Asuncion, relinquishing his post in order to from the Vatican at around 5:40 participants from different paro- RVM. give way to someone more suited p.m. chial schools in NCR and Rizal. A synthesis of to an “adequate exercise of the Earlier on, he delivered his This was followed by the report all the lecture Petrine ministry.” last Twitter message @Pontifex: of Rev. Msgr. Gerardo O. Santos, presentations In an official letter released to “Thank you for your love and MAPSA President. A short orien- was made by Dr. the Diocese of Pasig Media Of- support. May you always experi- tation was given by Rev. Fr. Or- Wynna Marie A. fice, he said, “There is a strik- ence the joy that comes from put- lindo F. Ordoña, chair, MAPSA Medina, MAP- ing and powerful message of the ting Christ at the center of your 2012 General Assembly and Su- SA consultant. Pope’s resignation that we should lives.” perintendent of the Pasig Dioce- Day 3 started take to heart. It is nothing else The world now looks to cardinals san Schools System (PaDSS). The with the Eucha- but HUMILITY. His resigna- who will elect a new pope. keynote speaker was renowned ristic celebra- DALOY Diocese of Pasig Diocesan / Local news http://dioceseofpasig.org

Pasig launches the 1st Pasig Mass Media Awards BY FR. LITO JOPSON PASIG CITY - The 1992 Pas- of the trophy is like a flame of toral instruction “Aetatis No- light to symbolize the role of Pista ng San vae” on social communications media to proclaim the light of describes the local Churches’ truth to everyone. Guillermo Targeted to the youth who are efforts to affirm the media pro- BY JOEZEL POLINTAN AND fessionals, whether religious or most exposed to the internet and MINA MARBELLA-ANORE social networking and the local secular: “A pastoral plan should PASIG CITY - Pinamunuan ni seek [c] to promote media media practitioners, the recipi- ents of this year’s mass media Rev. Fr. Joeffrey Brian Catuiran awards and other means of rec- ang pagtatalaga sa pamunuan ng ognition in order to encourage awards are those in the parishes, schools, governmental and non- Fiesta Committee 2013 noong na- and support media profession- karaang Sept. 2012. Pinakilala sa als.” (Aetatis Novae, no. 31c) governmental organizations, and religious and civic groups. buong pamayanan ng Parokya ng The Diocese of Pasig under the San Guillermo sina Chair Couple leadership of its bishop, Most The awards to be given this year are: best newsletter, par- Bro. Rey and Lucy Santos, kasa- Rev. Mylo Hubert Vergara, is ma ang buong Komite Heads ng proud to launch the first Pasig ish, local, or school; best news or features article; best video iba’t ibang activities para sa da- Catholic Mass Media Awards rating na Fiesta 2013 at ang buong as the main feature of the Me- documentary or narrative (short and long films); best new photo; pamunuan ng Fiesta Committee diafest scheduled to be held on tulad ng mga sumusunod: May 17, 2013 as part of the cel- and best website. The winners will be judged ac- BIGKISAN NIGHT, isang gabi ebration of the Year of Faith for ng salu-salo’t sayawan, pina- the Media Ministry. cording to the values promoted by the Church as: love for God, munuan nina Sherwin at Pinky The purposes of the Mediafest Llorador para sa pagpapagawa ng are to encourage parishes and love for truth, love for family and life, love for positive Fili- simbahan; institutions in the Diocese to IWASIWAS FESTIVIAL, isang utilize mass media in proclaim- pino values, and love for envi- ronment. The entries need not street dancing competition na ing the Good News and to pro- pinamumunuan nina Chito at Cris mote the work of the Church; to be “religious” nor the nominees Retablo ng Pateros sa pag- be exclusively Catholic. Ngeo’t nilahukan ng iba’t ibang make people aware of the role kasapi ng organisasyong pang- of mass media in forming public Entries will be judged accord- diriwang ng ikalawang siglo ing to these values together with simbahan at samahang sibiko; opinion; to recognize the best ARKO MAKING CONTEST, media works in the Diocese of the technical value. Deadline of submission of ang nakaugaliang tradisyon ng Pasig; and to acknowledge all sama-samang paggawa at pagbuo supporters of the work of mass entries is on March 31, 2013. Submit your entries at the Me- ng naggagandahang arko sa mga media. kawan, bunga ng pagtutulungan The PCMMA trophy is a visi- diafest Secretariat, Sto. Rosario de Pasig Parish Compound, Or- ng bawat taga-kawan at alay sa ble image of the Church in com- Mahal na Poong San Guillermo munication and communion. Its tigas Ave. Ext., Rosario, Pasig City, with tel. no. 6410728. The at Mahal na Birheng Maria. Ito ground is circular, reflecting the ay sa pamumuno ni Bro. Ronnie motto of unity in the Diocese: awarding will be held on May 17, 2013 at a venue to be an- San Juan; “Ut unum sint”; at the center SEARCH FOR PRINSESA AT is Christ, the light of the world. nounced at a later date. Every- one is requested to attend. PRINSIPE NG SAN GUILLER- That is why the overall shape MO, nilahukan ng mga piling ka- bataang lalaki at babae sa bawat Pista ng Ina ng mga Dukha Itutuloy sa p. 11 NI APOLINAR SAMAR, JR. NI CELSO PASCUAL PATEROS - Sa pamumuno ni TAGUIG CITY - Samot-samot sa Youth Ministry at mula rin sa Rev. Fr. Roy M. Rosales, Kura saring mga programa ang ini- kawan ng St. Francis de Asisi Paroko ng Parokya ng San Roque handa ng Comite de festejos sa na si Monera Garcia at at Perry at Dambana ni Sta. Marta sa Pa- pangunguna nina Bro. Isagani at Baustista. Pumangalawa sina teros at pakikipagtulungan ng Sis. 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Ga- campaign na ito at magiging ma- pagdiriwang ng kapaskuhan ng publish your birthday and anniversary if yunpaman, naging matagumpay saya ang ating pagdiriwang sa parokya noong ika- 27 ng Di- you so wish. ang pagdaos ng selebrasyon na ito darating na linggo, sa ating lahat syembre, 2012 ay pormal na ini- Call us at 6410728 for more information. at ang itinanghal at pinutungan ng Happy Fiesta! At nawa’y patuloy lunsad ang “San Roque Bicen- korona bilang Ginoo at Binibin- nating suportohan ang mga pro- tennial Song” na itinitik ni Celso ing Mutya ng Parokya ng Ina ng grama ng ating Parokya,” ani Fr. Pascual at nilapatan ng musika ni DALOY, A Diocese mga Dukha 2013 ay walang iba Simplicio C. Roxas, Kura Paroko Prof. Misael “Ka Leleng” Mana- informed, formed, kundi ang kumakatawan mula ng Ina ng mga Dukha. laysay Jr. and transformed.

Diocese of Pasig DALOY December 2012 - January 2013 Opinion

Shepherd’s staff THE POPE’S LEGACY His Excellency, Most Rev. Mylo Vergara, D.D., Bishop of Pasig

February 12, 2013 Tuesday, 5th Week in Ordinary Time

Dear People of God, Early this morning, before I celebrated the 5 AM mass at Pa- sig Cathedral, I was still nursing the “shock” I felt when Pope Benedict XVI announced that he will resign and step down from his office as Roman Pontiff of the Universal Church on Febru- ary 28, a few days from now. I told myself, “This is really the ‘Year of Faith’?” What a moment to exercise a pure act of faith! I was searching for an answer about this seemingly incomprehen- sible decision and action of the Holy Father, considering that the last resignation of a pope happened around 600 years ago. As I presided over the mass, and contemplated on the readings of the Liturgy of the Word, I heard God’s answer. The first reading from the Book of Genesis once again recounts the creation story from an Old Testament author who wanted to THANK YOU VERY MUCH, HOLY FATHER, project or paint a picture of what happened when God created the world (Gen 1:20-2:4a). And as the story goes, after complet- POPE EMERITUS BENEDICT XVI. ing his great masterpiece, God rested on the seventh day. This WE LOVE YOU! author of Genesis sort of depicted a God who still had human qualities and needed to rest. Like God who laboriously created EDITORIAL CARTOON BY MARK LAVIEN INOCENCIO the world and rested afterwards, perhaps, we can look at Pope Benedict XVI’s resignation, as an honest and truthful recognition that, amidst all the hard work for the Church and old age, he needs Editorial to rest. In fact, he admitted: “After having repeatedly examined my conscience before God, I have come to the certainty that my strengths, due to an advanced age, are no longer suited to an ad- The pope’s legacy equate exercise of the Petrine ministry.” But aside from this, and more importantly, there is a striking and ow will we remember Pope Benedict XVI? powerful message of the Pope’s resignation that we should take H In the midst of the problems and challenges hurled by media to heart. It is nothing else but HUMILITY. His resignation is a against the papacy these days, even Michael Sean Winters, a jour- humble gesture that recognizes his physical limitations and his nalist at the liberal National Catholic Reporter acknowledged Pope realization that another pope, with “strength of mind and body”, Benedict XVI’s contribution as he “refined Pope John Paul’s and could do a better work for the Church, given the demands of the the (Second Vatican) Council’s desire to put Christ and the founda- rapidly changing times of this new millennium. tional doctrines of the church back at the center of Christian life.” The gospel for today shows Jesus criticizing the proud and The Holy Father’s priestly and Petrine ministry starting from hypocritical Pharisees who clung to the external performance of his ordination in 1951 till his resignation reflected fruitfulness their religious traditions (Mark 7:1-13). They looked down on and depth arising from his constant faith in God and love for the Jesus and his disciples who did not observe the ritual washing. Church. They wanted to show off and be honored by people. What a stark contrast to the humble action and message of our beloved Pope The encyclicals he wrote, Spe Salvi, Deus Caritas Est and Cari- Benedict! In resigning as Supreme Pontiff, the Holy Father is tas in Veritate, together with the Year of Faith he declared last year, teaching us: It is okay to admit that you are physically weak and seem to be telling us where he wants the entire flock to go: to be you need to retire. It is okay to let go of the position and power animated directly by God’s Spirit so as to make them committed you have for the greater good of the Church. It is okay to pass on Christians capable of evangelizing others by the conduct of their the baton of service to another who can do greater things for God own lives. Surely, he had a plan of counteracting secularism and and his people. relativism enveloping the world today. The message of Pope Benedict XVI speaks to all of us—to His unwavering love for the Eucharist gave rise to a liturgical leaders of governments who cling to power because they think renewal rooted in love as reflected on the apostolic exhortation Sac- they are indispensable, to our local officials who have political ramentum Caritatis (Sacrament of Charity) and post synodal exhor- dynasties and do not want to be unseated in the coming elections, tation Verbum Domini (Word of the Lord) in the life and mission of to those who glory in their titles and testaments that win them ap- the Church. plause and adulation, and, even, to bishops, priests, religious and lay servant leaders who use ecclesiastical authority to manipulate And for us Filipinos, the canonization of St. Pedro Calungsod in people and hurt those they serve. Thank you, Pope Benedict, for 2011 and the elevation of Manila Archbishop Luis Antonio Cardi- teaching us to be humble. nal Tagle to the College of Cardinals last year sealed our special Tomorrow it will be Ash Wednesday and we enter the Holy affinity with the Pope Emeritus. We shall never forget him. Season of Lent. Jesus will challenge each of us to a new way of And now, being a simple pilgrim “beginning the last leg of his humble praying, humble fasting, and humble almsgiving—not like pilgrimage on this earth,” the Holy Father in his farewell speech what the Pharisees did. I hope this holy season forms us to hu- uttered, “I would still … with my heart, with my love, with my mility. Let us humble ourselves before God and, with deep faith, prayers, with my reflection, and with all my inner strength – like rely on his love and mercy. to work for the common good and the good of the church and of Pope Benedict, we love you and we pray for you. We also hum- humanity.” bly pray for your successor to the Petrine ministry. Let us that God for the gift of his Holiness, Pope Emeritus Bene- dict XVI. DALOY Diocese of Pasig Opinion http://dioceseofpasig.org From the Chancellor Mediatalk Fr. Mar Baranda Fr. Joselito Jopson, MA, SICL Change for the better ust as the Advent season gives ev- for anyone even Parish media ministry Jeryone the opportunity to look back, for us clergy like reflect, and come up with resolutions changing a sys- erhaps, the most challenging thing ple.” (PCP II, to change for the better, so does Lenten tem which has been there since time Pfor the Media Ministry is: what if no. 160) season provide each one the means to immemorial. Thank God our clergy we don’t have the budget for such a A parish media ministry is a timely begin a new way of life. We always are ready to sacrifice to make a few ministry? Secondly, our parish priest ministry tasked to proclaim the good hope that at the end of Lent we become changes work as well as work harder doesn’t know how to maximize the News through the modern means of closer to our Lord and more committed for the pastoral programs to prosper. use of media for evangelization and communications, in our times today, servants in his vineyard. This is pos- Again this is made possible with parish will just hold on to the usual ways of the internet and social networking. sible inasmuch as the season of Lent workers working hand in hand with our evangelization. What is really a parish Even our cellphones are the tools at also invites us to make his inner sacri- priests coupled with the cooperation of media ministry? hand to proclaim the Good News. fice our own. Success can only come if our parishioners. The work of media ministers is as A parish media ministry uses every we are willing to take the way of Christ There is no resurrection without death, varied as social communications plan thing at its disposal to proclaim the which is the way of the cross. no glory without the cross. We need to explained in Aetatis Novae no. 492. It Good News and to assist in the dissem- We are truly happy that the clergy let go of obstacles to our growth even as practically encompasses every world ination of information coming from the of Pasig and our pastoral workers have we open ourselves to possibilities that of communications in space and time. Parish Priest and his ministries. chosen to take on the road less trav- will bring about a system that works to However, no matter how wide the At present, every parish can organize elled en route to reaching our goal as the best interest of our diocese and the scope of a media ministry is, Comunio any or all of the following that com- God’s united people in the Diocese of people we serve. et Progressio summarizes the ministry prise the parish media ministry: video, Pasig. Change has never been easy in one simple word: Comunio. internet, print, music, theater arts, etc. “The media of social communica- I can help empower the ministers to Canonically yours tions can contribute a great deal to produce professional looking videos human unity. So among the wonder- which can be shown at the LCD pro- Rev. Fr. Pedro Enrique L. Rabonza IV, ful technical inventions which foster jector 5 minutes before the mass or be JCD communication among human beings, downloaded on Youtube and can be Christians find means that have been shared on Facebook. Valid baptisms decided under God’s providence for The print ministers can continue pro- UESTION: Which Churches have the many born- the encouragement of social relations ducing newsletters in which the articles Qvalid and invalid baptisms? again groups … men are led to a mutual understand- are meant to encourage the readers to ANSWER: The following are some that have multi- ing and shared ambition, and this in participate actively in the parishes. non-Catholic Churches which have plied so quickly in the Country (Philip- turn includes them to justice and peace, In our parish in Sto. Rosario as well valid baptism: All Eastern non-Catho- pines) in the past decade or so. Each to goodwill and active charity, to mu- as our Media updating in the diocese, lics (Orthodox), Adventists, African case will have to be examined indi- tual help, to love, and in the end, to I have taken notes on the various proj- Methodist Episcopal, Amish, Angli- vidually. communion. The world of communica- ects our media ministers would like can, Assembly of God, Baptists, Evan- Because of the concrete historical cir- tions, then, provides some of the most to engage in: teaching the parts of the gelical United Brethren, Church of cumstances of the Aglipayan Church, effective means for the cultivation of mass, narrating inspiring stories, teach- the Brethren, Church of God, Congre- it can be claimed that Aglipayan bap- that charity among men which is at one ing values for children and youth, de- gational Church, Disciples of Christ, tized after 1960 are most likely to have the cause and the expression of fellow- fending the Catholic faith, enlivening Episcopalians, Evangelical Churches, been validly baptized. The Aglipayan ship.” (Communio et Progressio, nos. the youth, doing theater arts, develop- Methodists, United Church of Christ splintered into 2 groups: one affiliated 250,253) ing parish websites, and keeping the in the Philippines (UCCP), Lutherans, with the Unitarians which do not have It should also be deeply connected parishioners linked on Facebook ac- Iglesia Evangelical Metodista en las Is- a valid baptism. Subsequently, the two with Catechesis that PCP II aptly de- counts. las Filipinas (IEMELIF), Liberal Cath- (2) groups reunited, and the baptism scribes: “Catechesis must be authenti- Whatever our activities are, we vow olic Church, Old Catholics, Old Roman conferred in this unified group is cer- cally Filipino … inculturated so that the to contribute our share to bring comu- Catholics, Convention of the Philippine tainly valid. It may be necessary to de- transmission of the message and the re- nio to the people of the Diocese, to Baptist Churches, Church of the Naza- termine in what sect of the Aglipayan sources for assimilating it are Filipinio. evangelize, increase and strengthen the rene, Polish National Church, Pres- Church the baptism was conferred be- This would require that the Good News faith; most of all, to help inform, form, byterian Church, Reformer Churches, fore this period. be preached in the language of the peo- and transform the Diocese of Pasig. and the United Church of Christ. The matter of the validity of the bap- The following churches and ecclesial tisms in the Iglesia ni Cristo is like- BEC communities that do not have a valid wise problematic. The sacrament is baptism: Apostolic Church, Bohemian conferred with the Trinitarian formula Sis. Nene Concepcion at Veekee Guatro Free Thinkers, Christian and Mission- although the INK goes out of its way to ary Alliances, Christian Scientists, explicitly deny the Trinity, so that there Patuloy ang sigla ng BEC Church of Divine Science, People’s is some doubt therefore as to the suffi- Church of Chicago, Quakers, Sal- ciency of the faith and intention of the atuloy ang pagsigla ng gawaing anan (Diocesan vation Army, Pentecostal Churches, minister. It is in the same matter of INK Ppagsusulong at pagtataguyod ng BEC Office, Christadelphians, Jevovah’s Witnesses, baptisms that there may be irresolvable BEC sa ating Diosesis ng Pasig. Ku- Malapit sa tang- and the Unitarians. doubt, and where a conditional baptism mikilos ang Coordinators ng bawat gapan ng Vicar It is difficult to determine a priori may have to be administered. (Source: parokya ng bikaryato sa pagbubuo at General). Payak sa ngayon, ngunit sa the validity of the baptism conferred in Episcopal Commission on Ecumenical pagpapatatag ng kani-kanilang munt- darating na mga araw, maglalaan dito Affair 2009 Report) ing sambayanan. Patuloy ang mga ga- ng angkop na pangangailangang lohis- waing pagmumulat at pagsasanay sa stikal upang maging mabisa at mapa- silang mangalap ng impormasyon at iba’t ibang parokya ng diyosesis. Inila- pagtutulungan ng mga kasapi ng Dioc- bilis ang komunikasyon at dokumen- datos tungkol sa katayuan at kalagayan had ni Sis Nene ang BEC Mission and esan BEC Team, mga obispo, Pastoral tasyon. Magkakaroon ito ng library ng ng BEC sa bawat parokya. Tutulong Vision, BEC logo at kabuuang mapa ng Director, Vicar Forane, at mga pari ng mga babasahin at reference materials at aagapay din sila sa pagbubuklod ng nasasakupan ng diyosesis. Ipinakilala iba’t ibang parokya. para sa paghuhubog, pagtuturo at pag- BEC Pilot Area, at pagtataguyod ng rin ang bagong pamunuan ng Diocesan Patuloy ang pagtatagguyod ng pagpa- sasanay; ganun din ng mga katuruan ng malinaw at iisang pagkakaunawa sa BEC Core Team at ang mga tampok na patatag ng B.E.C dahil sa mga biyay- simbahan at mga bagong paglalapat ng konsepto ng BEC. programa at gawa (Activities) sa taong ang pinagkaloob sa mga tagapagsabu- pananampalataya sa kasalukuyang pa- Salamat Panginoon sa mga tapat na ito. Kabilang dito ang paglulungsad ng hay ng B.E.C. sa ating Diyosesis. Ayon nahon. Sinisimulan na rin ang pagbuo tagapagsulong at tagapagsabuhay ng BEC Guide at pagkakaroon ng pangka- kay Veekee Guatro, DBEC Secretary ng Directory ng mga pari at pamunuan BEC. Noong ika-21 ng Enero, 2013 lahatang pagtitipon ng BEC. ay marami tayong dapat pasalamatan ng BEC sa antas ng Diocesan, Vicari- nagkaroon ng pagtitipon ang mga pu- Tunay na mahiwagang kumilos at sa lahat ng ito. ate at mga Parokya. nong-lingkod ng BEC sa Formation magpakilos ang kamay ng Diyos. Patu- Sa Pagbukas ng Taong 2013, naram- Salamat Panginoon sa dalawang Center ng Immaculate Conception loy nating idalangin na maisakatuparan daman ng BEC ng Diyosesis ang pag- full-time Community Organizers ng Cathedral na pinangasiwaan ni Rev. natin ang mga adhikain at layunin ng papala ng Diyos sa mga panimulang BEC, sina Jose Jebbie Santos at Jose Fr. Orlando Cantillon at ni Sis. Nene BEC. Taos puso nating pasalamatan biyayang ipinagkaloob. Sena Asetre. Mahalaga ang papel na Conception. Nagsidalo ang mga BEC ang pagiging daan at daluyan nito ng Salamat Panginoon sa bagong tah- kanilang ginagampanan. Nakatalaga coordinators at Vice Coordinators ng mga biyaya at pagpapala. Diocese of Pasig DALOY December 2012 - January 2013 Feature The election of a new Pope by Fr. Pedro Enrique L. Rabonza IV, JCD he College of Cardinals of the Holy TRoman Church is entrusted with the election of the Roman Pontiff. While it is a doctrine of the faith that the power of the Supreme Pontiff derives directly from Christ whose earthly Vicar he is, it is also certain that this supreme power in the Church is granted to him “by means of lawful election accepted by him, together with episcopal consecration”. (Code of Canon Law, c.332, §1) More specifically, the College of Electors of the Supreme Pontiff shall be composed solely of the Cardinals of the Holy Roman Church, who have not completed their 80th birthday by the day before the death of the Pope, and not to exceed a total of 120. At present, there are 118 Cardinals who meet this age requirement and are eligible to form part in this Electoral College. How- ever, due to reasons of failing health, two have confirmed their inability to attend, such that as of February 25, 2013, there are 116 Cardinals who might comprise the Conclave. CONCLAVE. History of Conclaves: It’s Grace That Sustains the Church. Photo courtesy of ZENIT News Agency The date of the conclave For his part, Pope Benedict XVI has learn something of the election process. After 7 more rounds of balloting and still Pagkakaisa, p. 1 signed a Motu proprio setting aside parts of Violation of this provision is punishable by no Pope is elected, there is another pause simbahan. Ang pagkakaisa ay bahagi ng Universi Dominici Gregis, thus giving the just canonical penalties; for prayer, discussion and an exhortation pagiging isang simbahan at ito’y kailan- College of Cardinals the authority to change - “the only form by which the electors can by the senior Cardinal in the Order of gan upang maiwasan ang pagkakahati-hati the date of the upcoming conclave to elect manifest their vote in the election of the Priests. Voting is resumed. sa lipunan. Ang mahalagang tanong ay, his successor. According to John Paul II’s Roman Pontiff is by secret ballot, in accor- After 7 more rounds of balloting and still “Tayo ba ay kapani-paniwala sa mundo?” 1996 constitution, the earliest the cardinals dance with the rules set” in the document. no Pope is elected, there is another pause ani Fr. Ramil. could have met to elect Pope Benedict’s Thus, the age-old election “by acclamation as before and an exhortation by the senior Ayon sa kasaysayan, ang Ecumenical successor was March 15 (to give the Cardi- quasi ex inspiratione” i.e., spontaneous Cardinal in the Order of Bishops. Voting is Movements sa bansang Pilipinas ay sin- nals from all over the world time to gather acclamation as if by inspiration and “elec- again resumed. imulan ng mga Protestante noong taong in Rome). However, given the peculiarity tion per compromissum” i.e., by proxy are Finally, if after 7 more rounds of ballot- 1910 at sa kasalukuyan ang World Council that the present pope has announced his abolished, and “the only form of electing ing yield unsuccessful result, the Cardinal of Churches ay isandaan at labin-tatlong resignation well be- the Roman Pontiff electors shall decide on how to proceed. (113) taon na. fore the event, giving A 2/3 majority (round- shall henceforth But in no case shall the requirement of at Nagkaroon naman ng kombersyon ang the Cardinals enough ed off to the next be per scrutinium least an absolute majority be waived, even Roma nang ang Martalium Animos, sulat if the choice is limited to the two candi- time to gather in Rome higher number) of all alone” i.e., by indi- ng Papa na nagbabawal sa mga Katoliko for the historic event, vidual scrutiny of dates who had garnered the most votes in na makipag-ugnayan sa ibang relihiyon the cardinals could opt Cardinal electors secret ballot. the previous balloting. sapagkat ito raw ay mapanganib sa kada- to start the conclave present is necessary The voting process Source: Rev. Fr. Jaime Achocoso, JCD hilanang ang Katoliko raw ay madaling much sooner. In any for the election of The voting pro- article on “The Election of a New Pope” Itutuloy sa p. 7 case, the earliest a date the Pope. cess is carried out in for the conclave might 3 phases: be known is March 1, The 1st Phase, facebook inquiry: when the cardinals will first meet follow- Pre-scrutiny comprises the preparation ing Benedict’s resignation. and distribution of the ballot by the Mas- Conduct of the conclave ter of Ceremonies, who give at least 2-3 to I wish that the new While recognizing that theologians and each Cardinal elector; the drawing of lot, canonists of all times agree that this insti- from among all Cardinal electors, for 3 Holy Father would ... tution is not of its nature necessary for the Scrutineers (to canvass ballots), Infirmarii … be a true and committed worker of God – Kit Javier valid election of the Roman Pontiff, John (charged with collecting ballots any sick … have the charisma of Blessed John Paul II and the theological mind of Bene- Paul II confirmed “that the Conclave is to Cardinal electors unable to go to Sistine dict XVI. I hope he would also revolutionize changes that would address the continue in its essential structure [while Chapel), and Revisers: actual filling out of current issues that the church is facing today. Veni Sancti Spiritus! – Dexter B. making] some modifications in order to rectangular ballot box [Eligo in Summum Omnes adapt its procedure to present-day circum- Pontificem ______]. … be a simple man who understands humankind’s weaknesses but is willing to stances”. Specifically: The 2nd Phase, Scrutiny Proper compris- be used by the Holy Spirit and serve people as they are. – Apol Sam - “for the whole duration of the election, es the placing of the ballots in the appropri- … be someone younger and more energetic but with a mature heart and mind; the living-quarters of the Cardinal electors ate receptacle; the mixing and counting of someone who could really see and act on the weaknesses of priests and the and of those called to assist in the orderly the ballots; and the opening of the votes. Church. New pope, new hope for us! – Ma. Antonnette Birco-Abeto process of the election itself are to be lo- The 3rd Phase, called the Post-Scrutiny … have strong leadership qualities. Leadership, not in terms of management, cated in suitable places within Vatican City comprises the counting of the votes, the but in moral authority. The new pope should contribute in cultivating such State.” Particularly, this means the Domus checking of the same, and the burning of moral authority to spread, influence, and bless the lives of countless people. Sanctae Martae, recently built in Vatican the ballots. – from Immaculate Conception Cathedral parishioner City in which the Cardinal electors can A 2/3 majority (rounded off to the next … be young and full of vigor but with a very humble and understanding heart, have individual rooms and baths, and to higher number) of all Cardinal electors possessing a magnanimous appeal that with just a glimpse of his picture alone, which they are assigned by lots; present is necessary for the election of the he could draw, attract, and convert non-Catholics. Thus, peace and harmony - “the election will continue to take place Pope. Except for the first afternoon, in the would be like an epidemic that spreads worldwide. – Nanette Ambrosio-Zaide in the Sistine Chapel, where everything is succeeding days, two rounds of balloting … be loving, caring, and humble, like Jesus. – William Dominic Solomon conducive to an awareness of the presence are carried out in the morning and another … would be Asian, whether Chinese, Vietnamese, or FILIPINO. He must have of God, in whose sight each person will two in the afternoon, until a Pope is elect- a very big faith, hope, and love; to believe in the Holy, Catholic, and Apostolic one day be judged;” ed. Church; to hope for peace in the world; and love with the love of Christ. – Kyle - “the duty of maintaining the strictest After 3 days of balloting and no Pope is Cruz secrecy with regard to everything that di- elected, voting is suspended for a maximum … be a true replica of Jesus Christ, meek and humble of heart, joyful and merci- rectly or indirectly concerns the election of one day for prayer, informal discussion ful. – Sally Pare process itself” is confirmed. This covers among the voters and a brief spiritual ex- Log on to Facebook/ Pasig Diocese on the latest not only the cardinal electors themselves, hortation by the senior cardinal in the Or- happenings in the Diocese and the Universal but extends to all the other ancillary per- der of Deacons. Voting is then resumed in Church. sonnel in the premises who may somehow the aforementioned manner. DALOY Diocese of Pasig Liturgy http://dioceseofpasig.org parish prepara- tions for lent and easter Fr. Daniel Estacio A summary of the liturgical conference given by Fr. Daniel Estacio, Director, Ministry of Liturgical Affairs

“Let each one deny himself of some food, drink, sleep, needless talking and idle jest- ing, and look forward to Holy Easter with joy and spiritual longing.” (St. Benedict, rule c. 49)

hat is lent? W Lent starts from Ash Wednesday until the mass of the Lord’s supper exclu- sive on Holy Thursday. “The annual Lenten season is a fitting time to climb the holy mountain of Easter. The Lenten season has a double character, namely, to prepare both catechumens and faithful to celebrate the paschal mystery. The catechumens, with the rite of election and scrutinizes and by catechesis, are prepared for the celebration of the sacraments of Christian initiation; the faithful, ever more attentive to the word of God and prayer, prepare themselves by penance for the renewal of their baptismal promises. (Caeremoniale Episcoporum, 249). Holy Week In Holy Week, the Church celebrates the mysteries of salvation accomplished by Christ in the last days of his earthly life: from his messianic entry into Jerusalem, The Lenten season has until his blessed Passion and glorious Res- tism and the renewal of baptismal vows, and the liturgy of the eucharist. urrection. It begins on Palm Sunday, pre- a double character, The exultet is the compendium of the chief events God has accomplished in us. ceded by the first vespers on Saturday, and namely, to prepare both The Gloria is sung; bells are rung festively, and the alleluia is intoned solemnly. ends on Holy Thursday before the Evening catechumens and faith- Easter Sunday mass of the Lord’s supper. ful to celebrate the The fifty days of Easter are like one long and endless day of rejoicing. The rites of the Holy Week, that is, the paschal mystery. It culminates in the solemnity of the Pentecost in the bestowal of the Holy Spirit. blessing and procession of palms, the re- Salubong position of the Blessed Sacrament, and the The Salubong is a Marian devotion; the mother of the risen Christ is the first and full Easter Vigil are celebrated in the churches. partaker of the blessings of redemption. Palm Sunday For the Filipinos, this picture has to be completed by the apparition of Jesus to his Palm Sunday is a reenactment of the triumphal entry into Jerusalem. mother first thing in the morning of the resurrection. The Easter Triduum The congregation of divine worship offers a solid theological basis for salubong: it Christ redeemed us all. affirms that Mary was the first and full participant in the mystery of the Lord’s resurrec- The Eucharist consecrated on Holy Thursday is distributed only on Good Friday tion. liturgy, but it may be distributed to the sick at any convenient hour. GENERAL BIBLIOGRAPHY: Funeral masses are not allowed during the Easter Triduum. Adam, Adolf. Foundations of Liturgy: An Introduction to the History and Practice, Min- Holy Thursday nesota: The Liturgical Press, 1992 Holy Thursday liturgy consists of the Chrism mass and the evening mass of the Last Chupungco, Fr. Anscar, OSB, (ed.). Ordo 2011: The Order of Prayer in the Liturgy of Supper. The Chrism mass is one of the principal expressions of the fullness of the the Hours and Celebration of the Eucharist for the Dioceses of the Philippines, Manila: bishop’s priesthood. CBCP Episcopal Commission of Liturgy, 2010. In the evening mass, the Eucharist overflows in a meal with the people whom Jesus Flannery, Austin (ed.). Vatican Council II. The Cociliar and Postconciliar Documents, wanted to be identified with, namely, the poor and the marginalized. Pasay City: Paulines Publishing House, 2001. The washing of the feet is a concrete symbol of what the Eucharist is all about – hum- Raas, Bernhard, SVD: Liturgical Year, Vol. 1, Manila: Logos Publications, Inc., 1998. ble service. Washing is to express concretely to offer gifts in cash or kind for the poor. ______. Ceremonial of Bishops, Minnesota: The Liturgical Press, 1989. In the choosing the twelve apostles, there is no reason why they should not be repre- ______. General Instruction of the Roman Missal, Washington, D.C.: United sentatives of the different sectors of society; nor it be necessary that they be twelve; but States Catholic Conference Inc., 2003. they have to be male and should be morally respectable. ______. General Norms for the Liturgical Year and the Calendar. The stripping of the altar is an ancient practice to signify the end of the Eucharistic ______. Supplement to the Roman Sacramentary for the Dioceses of the Philip- celebration. The crucifixes are covered with red or purple veil. Lamps should not lit pines, Pasay City: Paulines Publishing House, 1999.. before the images of the saints. ______. The Liturgy Documents, Chicago: Liturgy Training Publications, 1991. The faithful are encouraged to adore the blessed sacrament for a suitable period of time during the night. The Blessed Sacrament should not be exposed in a monstrance Pagkakaisa, p. 6 The dialogue of action and the Theological or even in a ciborium. It should be kept in a tabernacle during the altar of repose. dialogue. mahikayat sa ibang relihiyon ay baguhin Good Friday of the Lord’s passion Ang teolohiya ng Ekumenismo ay tuma- ng sulat ni Sto. Papa Juan Paolo II. Ang Good Friday celebration is not in the form of a Eucharistic celebration because of the talakay sa lalong mas malalim na kahulu- UT UNUM SINT na nag-uutos na ang ancient tradition of fasting. It is composed of the liturgy of the word and the venera- gan ng pagkakaisa o komunyon. Katoliko ay dapat na makipag-isa sa iba’t tion of the cross and holy communion. Ang nagsilbing batayan upang suka- ibang Kristiyano o relihiyon. Three in the afternoon is the time when Christ died on the cross. This is not remem- tin ang kahalagahan ng mga programang Ipinakilala rin ni Fr. Ramil ang National bering but a reality of the here and now. pang Ekumenismo ay ang mga sumu- Council of Churches of the Phillipines na The veneration of the cross is not one of the image of Christ on the cross, but a wood sunod: The 2nd Plenary Council of the binubuo ng mga kasaping Protestanteng of the cross. Only one cross is used for veneration. This contributes to the full sym- Philippines (PCPII, 1991), The National Simbahan tulad ng Christ Centered Church bolism of the rite. Pastoral Consultaition on Church Renewal (CCC), Convention of Philippine Baptist On Good Friday and if possible, on Holy Saturday until Easter vigil, the paschal fast (NPCCR, 2001), Ecumenical Formation, Churches, Iglesia Evangelica Metodista and abstinence are observed everywhere to honor the suffering and death of Jesus in Spirituality and Practical Ecumenism. order to prepare ourselves for the renewal of our baptismal promises and to share more En Las Islas Filipinas (IEMELIF), Igle- deeply in his resurrection. sia Unida Ecumenical, United Church of Holy Saturday Christ in the Philippines (UCCP) at ang Bambino, p. 1 Today, a great silence has fallen on the earth, and with it, also solitude. There is a Salvation Army. May mga kasapi rin sila as much as 135 icons. At the opening of the great silence, because the King sleeps, the earth trembles and was silent, because the na direktang nagmula sa Simbahang Kato- exhibit, the displayed icons were tradition- Lord slept in the flesh. God died in the flesh. liko at ito’y ang mga sumusunod: Luther- ally blessed by the bishop of the Diocese of The celebration of marriage is forbidden; except those of penance and anointing of an Church in the Philippines, Iglesia Fili- Pasig assisted by the parish priest. the sick. pina Independiente (IFI) at ang Apostolic After the opening of the exhibit, the Easter vigil, the mother of all vigils Catholic Church (ACC). guests proceeded to the Immaculate Con- In the vigil, we have to have our lamps burning ready, awaiting for the master’s Nagbanggit si Fr. Ramil ng mga gawain ception Cathedral for the start of the nine return, so that when he arrives and finds us watching, he will sit with us at the table of na puwedeng magsama-sama ang iba- day Novena for the Sto. Niño. The novena his body and blood. ibang Kristiyano o Orthodox tulad ng: The was participated by the different parishes The easter vigil has four parts: the service of the light, the liturgy of the word, bap- Dialogue of Prayer, The dialogue of Life, Continued on p. 8 Diocese of Pasig DALOY December 2012 - January 2013

The preparation and renovation of the The church was renamed and dedicated to to her Son, Jesus Christ.” Museum Hall led them to discover that the the Immaculate Conception on April 25, The museum opens every Sunday from Bambino, p. 7 19th century “Balkon de Koro” was al- 1587. 4 o’clock in the afternoon to 7 o’clock in most destroyed by termites. Their zealous Samples of the interior and exterior the evening. For special group tours, you and local government offices scheduled by generosity inspired them to include the designs of the church reflect the influence may inquire at the Immaculate Concep- Sis. Nene Concepcion, Church Sector Co- said choir loft in their restoration/repair of different periods in history, from the tion Cathedral Parish Office or call Edith ordinator to the City of Pasig. project. time it was erected to the present, among Melendrez at 641-1784. (Source: Script The festive Grand Parade started at the The “Museo Diocesano de Pasig” fea- them, the Bas Relief Apocalypse, the 19th provided by Abang Lingkod ni Maria for city hall of Pasig and went the normal tures various relics from the Pasig, Pateros century Baptistery, and the Spanish era the of the MUSEO DIOCESANO DE procession route that ended infront of the and Taguig Churches of the Diocese of choir loft. PASIG) Immaculate Conception Cathedral. The Pasig which can “help you rediscover Pictures of the Canonical Coronation are parade was participated in by Sto. Niño the rich history and the living heritage of also on display. This special honor can devotees arranged according to the fifteen Pasig, with special contributions from only be bestowed on holy images which parishes of the Immaculate Conception of Pateros and Taguig.” are historically old, acclaimed by devotees PaDSS, p. 2 At the Hallway of the Museum, a mural Pasig with their respective barangays and and considered beacons of faith and hope. K to 12: Research Perspectives” given by made by Derrick Macutay presents the schools. Dancing contingents and Ati-ati- An Open Invitation Mr. Don Z. Brodeth. Mr. Manuel S. Are, historical accounts of the “faith walk of han added to the revelry of the parade not Come and visit the Museo Diosesano principal of St. Joseph Catholic School dis- the Pasigueños who look up to the Blessed to mention the exquisitely decorated andas de Pasig to experience living in the rich cussed the “Issues and Concerns Regard- Mother for guidance and protection.” and carosa of each Sto Niño icon with each memories of the past and discover how ing the Implementation of K to 12.” Inside the Museum, a picture of the first unique concepts. the Immaculate Conception, Patroness of In the afternoon, Atty. Ulpiano P. church in Pasig that was built in Barrio One of the activities was the Children’s the Diocese of Pasig, “continues to be the Sarmiento III, talked on the “Legal Updates Concert at Plaza Rizal now on its second Malinao in 1573 with Muy Reverendo source of strength and inspiration of Pa- year. There was also a film showing for Padre Fray Juan de Alva as its First pastor. sigueños, a mother who leads all devotees Continued on p. 11 children and a Magical Show and Palarong Pambata highlighting this year’s activity of the Bambino Festival held last January 19, 2013. The 2013 Bambino Festival Executive Committee is composed of Mayor Robert C. Eusebio as the Honorary Chairman; Arch. Maribel A. Eusebio as the Chairper- son; Councilor Lorna A. Bernardo as the Vice Chairperson. The following sub-com- mittees and their respective heads are as follows: Church Participation – Fr. Orly Cantillon; Liturgical Novenario – Mrs. Anita V. Concepcion; School Participa- tion- Dr. Joselita A. Gutierrez; Barangay Participation – ABC President Ferdinand A. Avis; Grand Procession – Mr. Joselito L. Comsti; Ati-atihan – Mrs. Ma. Lourdes T. Austria; Physical Arrangements – Engr. Jose L. Reyes; Program & Invitation – Mr. Gregorio G. Evangelista; Finance – Mrs. Ma. Catherine M. Tech; Exhibits – Mr. Noel T. Rivera; Food & Refreshments – Ms. Socorro Luna; Peace & Order – Col. Mario Rariza; Traffic Management – Ret. Col. Alberto Dulay. This year’s theme was dubbed “Sto. Niño de Pasig - Saligan ka ng Aming Pananam- palataya”.

Museo, p. 1 ter of the Commision on Cultural Heritage of the Diocese of Pasig, Fr. Carlo Magno Marcelo, composer of theme songs “Min- san Pa” and “Maria”, Fr. Allan Samonte, Fr. Sid Sanchez, and Fr. Edmund Rey- naldo. It was also attended by Mayor Robert and Mrs. Maribel Eusebio of Pasig City; Ms. Gina Barte Araneta, President of the Museum Association of the Philip- pines; Ms. Marites Gustilo, Directress of Ayala Museum; Mr. Edgar Ryan Faus- tino, Head Curator of Malacañang Palace Museum; Ms. Josie Darang, Philippine Daily Inquirer; and major benefactresses Ms. Monalisa Lacanlale and Ms. Rebecca “Vicky” Caruncho, among others. The completion of the Diocesan Mu- seum and renovation of the 19th century choir loft is a project of the “Abang Ling- kod ni Maria” headed by Ms. Wilfrieda Legaspi with members Vicky Caruncho, Myrna Legaspi, Virgie Yambao, Cheska Zafra, Keisha Legaspi, Dan de Leon, Bobby Bonifacio, Willy Caruncho, Ariel Villarete and Leo Vicente. According to Ms. Wilfrieda Legaspi, the historical Canonical Coronation of “In- maculada Concepcion de Pasig”, Patron- ess of the Diocese of Pasig led to the idea of putting up a museum which will serve as a special place to display the pictures, crowns, gowns, etc. of our Lady. She added, “Gayun din, magiging lalagyan ito ng mga natitira pang mga antigong kagamitan ng ating Simbahan, upang makita pa at masaksihan ng mga susunod na henerasyon.”

DALOY Diocese of Pasig Year of faith http://dioceseofpasig.org

February - March 2013: Month for the sick and health care professionals Healing and God’s compassion for the sick By Lilian Comsti

HEALING MASS. Fr. Alex Pelayo, guest priest of Sto. Rosario de Pasig assisted in administering the sacrament of the anointing of the sick last Feb. 11, 2013. PHOTO COURTESY OF CHRISTY EVIDENTE

“For I will restore you to health; of your wounds I will heal you, says the Lord” (Jer bring Christ’s healing touch to the world. The Parable of the Good Samaritan (Lk 10) 30:17). illustrates how each of us must treat the sick and the dying with compassion. When asked assages and stories about healing in the Sacred Scripture reflect God’s compassion who among the priest, the Levite, and the Samaritan was neighbor to the robbers’ victim, Pfor those afflicted with various ailments or troubled by evil spirits. God, working in Jesus answered, “The one who treated him with mercy.” To be compassionate, generous, Jesus, healed the blind, the paralytic, the leper, the woman with hemorrhage, and many and self-giving in the name of Christ is to be Christ to others. His words to the scholar of more people suffering from various illnesses. the law –“Go and do likewise” (cf Lk 10:37) – convey a mission addressed to everyone Healing was part of the earthly ministry of Jesus. We read in the Gospel of Matthew: of us. “Jesus went around to all the towns and villages, teaching in their synagogues, pro- In his message for the 21st World Day of the Sick on February 11, 2013, Pope Benedict claiming the gospel of the kingdom, and curing every disease and illness” (9: 35). Thus, XVI stated: “The Year of Faith which we are celebrating is a fitting occasion for intensi- Jesus’ healing ministry and the proclamation of the kingdom go hand-in-hand. Jesus’ fying the service of charity in our ecclesial communities, so that each one of us can be a healings are a manifestation that the kingdom of God has arrived. Jesus said after the Good Samaritan to others.” cure of the demoniac, “But if it is by the Spirit of God that I drive out demons, then the kingdom of God has come upon you” (Mt 12:28). Know the Church documents As Jesus moved around Galilee, people followed him to hear his teachings and to be cured of their sickness. Sick people sought him among the crowd or a “great crowd Gaudium et Spes came to him, having with them the lame, the blind, the deformed, the mute, and many exerpts from the summary of Fr. Orly others” (Mt 15:30). Jesus was moved by compassion for those in need of healing. He Cantillon’s talk to the clergy of the Dio- was “moved with pity” (Mk 1:41) towards the leper who begged to be helped. cese of Pasig Healings are a sign that God recognizes our needs. They affect every level of our here are two parts in this document: of conju- existence as human beings: physical, emotional, social, and spiritual. They bring the Tthe Church and man’s vocation (GS gal and sick out of physical pain, emotional anguish, and isolation like the blind man of Beth- 11 – 45) and some urgent problems (GS f a m i l y saida (cf Mk 8:22-26). In the Gospel of Luke, the lepers, once outcasts from society, 46-90) dealing with the dignity of mar- life.” (GS were welcomed back into the community (cf Lk 17:12-19). riage and family, the proper development 47) Prayer and the Healing Ministry of Jesus of culture, economic and social life, polit- “The Christian family springs from mar- The healing stories in the Gospels show the role of prayer in Jesus’ healings. Jesus ical community, and fostering peace and riage, which is an image and a sharing in healed when people asked to be healed. Either the sick person or a family member or establishment of a community of nations. the partnership of love between Christ and friends of the person in need of healing pleaded with Jesus. He healed with his touch The issue of man’s vocation the Church.” (GS 48) and with his word. He did not heal when people doubted his divine power or when The essence of man is that he is an im- “The family is, in a sense, a school for asked to prove himself. age of God; he is the co-creator of God. human enrichment...” (LG 52) Jesus himself taught about the necessity of prayer, especially persistent prayer. He To be a creator without god will result to The issue on the development of cul- said, “For everyone who asks, receives; and the one who seeks, finds; and to the one disastrous creations: drugs for contracep- ture who knocks, the door will be opened” (Lk 11:10). St. Alphonsus Ligouri said about tion, abortion, pleasures, weapons of mass “It is one of the properties of the human prayer: “Nothing is equal to prayer, for what is impossible it makes possible, what is destruction, ethnic cleansing, and others. person that he can achieve true and full difficult, easy” (Del gran mezzo della preghiera). As God is creator, man is co-creator. As humanity only by means of culture, that Healing and Faith God is liberator, man is a freedom-seek- is through the cultivation of the goods and Faith played an important part in Jesus’ healing ministry. Those who were healed ing person. As God is Trinity, man as a values of nature.” (GS 53) believed that Jesus had the power to bring them out of their desperate condition. Jesus social being is called to build a commu- “The Church has utilized the resources said to the two blind men as he touched their eyes, “Let it be done for you according to nity. As God is love, man is the beloved of different cultures in its preaching to your faith” (Mt 9:29). To the woman who was healed of hemorrhage he said, “Daughter, and a lover. spread and explain the message of Christ, your faith has saved you” (Mk 5:34). And to the centurion whose slave he healed, Jesus With man as sinner, he abused his free- to examine and understand it more deeply, said, “I tell you, not even in Israel have I found such faith” (Lk 7:9). But to his disciples dom and separated himself from God, and to express it more perfectly in the lit- who asked why they could not cure the boy with a demon, Jesus said, “Because of your serving the creature rather than the Cre- urgy” (GS 58). little faith” (Mt 17:20). ator, resulting in the struggle between “The good news of Christ continually Health Care Ministry of the Church good and evil, light and darkness. renews the life and culture of the fallen The Church, in caring for the sick and the dying, the elderly and the handicapped, can Christ then is the new man. “Only in man; it combats and removes the error the mystery of the Word made flesh that and evil...” (GS 58) the mystery of man truly becomes clear. Issue of political community (GS 22) “The political community exists for the The role of the church in the modern common good.” (GS 74) world “Political authority... Must be exercised “The church is the visible organization within the limits of the moral order and di- Donate online! and a spiritual community … travels the rected towards the common good accord- same journey as all mankind and shares ing to the juridical order established...” the same earthly lot with the world: it is to (GS 74) be a leaven … The soul of human society “The Church, by reason of her role and in its renewal by Christ and transforma- competence, is not identified with any po- tion into the family of God.” (GS 40) litical community nor bound by ties to any The church offers to societies the impact political system. 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youth - facing the toughest Challenge by Ella H. Alfaro

hirty-one youth ministry leaders from Tdifferent parishes gathered in a retreat held last January 25, 26 and 27, 2013 at the Immaculata Retreat House and Eco- logical Center in Novaliches, Quezon City. This was organized by the Pasig Diocesan Youth Ministry (PDYM) headed by our Youth Director, Rev. Fr. Joeffrey Brian V. Catuiran, PDYM Coordinator, Ms. Iyah S. Lavilla, PDYM Vice Coordinator, Ms. Maridel Sison, Finance, Ms. Rosette Mar- queses, Acting Media & Communication, Ms. Ella Alfaro, Vicariate Coordinator of Sto. Tomas de Villanueva & Acting Events & Logistics, Bro. Jayson Ojeda, and Vicar- iate Coordinator of St. Anne, Bro. Roden Mansueto. The retreat was facilitated by Bro. Patrick Del Rosario and Bro. Alexan- der Bien, both from the Pateros Catholic School.

This 3-day retreat was inspired by His PDYM File photo Holiness Pope Benedict XVI’s apostolic tion. letter Porta Fidei for the start of the Year In the first process, we took the cue from Pasig Youth to attend 27th WYD in of Faith (October 11, 2012-November 24, St. Ignatius of Loyola, who mastered lis- 2013). Porta Fidei challenges our youth tening to the word of God in his mind, and group leaders to: “rediscover a taste for therefore he got to know Jesus in a deep, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil feeding ourselves on the word of God, personal way. This process was called in- BY FR. JOEFFRY BRIAN V. CATUIRAN, JCL AND RHEA LAVILLA faithfully handed down by the Church, and formation. t is our joy to communicate to you, with fellow youth all over the world. In their on the bread of life, offered as sustenance Secondly, we listened with our hearts. We the approval of our beloved bishop, Most experience of faith with different cultures for his disciples (cf. Jn. 6:51).” I asked: “What does the Word of God mean Rev. Hubert Mylo C. Vergara, D.D., that and races, our youth’s World Youth Day As a youth leader I already have a lot to me?” This was when we allowed His our Diocesan Office for Ministry of Youth memories will bring a clarion call for them to think about. Add the hype over media words to touch our emotions. This process Affairs is now accepting delegates for the to become good and faithful disciples of and technological advancement, there ap- was called inspiration. WYD 2013 in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. The the Lord. pears to be little or no room left for God’s Finally, we listened with our souls. We letter of invitation to join this international We wish to encourage you, then, to send messages. Hence, we are called to retreat might be able to understand and feel God’s youth gathering was sent already to all the delegates for the WYDRIO 2013. We also before we can minister effectively to the words, but if we would not let them be parish priests and youth coordinators of ask for your continuous support and prayers young and face such a challenging task. reflected in our daily actions, then what the diocese of Pasig last January 22, 2013 that we may be your faithful partners in the On the first day, the topic was to “Discon- would be the point? Hence, this process which was noted by Rev. Fr. Orlando Can- responsibilities of honing the faith and life nect… Reconnect... & LOVE”. We were was called transformation. This could be tillon, Vicar General of the diocese of Pa- of our youth in our diocese. asked to disconnect from the outside world the proof that we have truly captured the sig. The theme for the 27th WYD 2013 Rio, For those who are interested, please ready and the cyber world. Communication and Word of God. chosen by the Holy Father, Pope Benedict your Philippine passport. It must be valid recreational gadgets were surrendered so In the evening of the second night, all XVI, is “Go and make disciples of all na- until February 1, 2014 or beyond. Deadline that we could bask in God’s beautiful cre- of us also were given a chance to share tions” [Mt 28:19]. It will be on July 17-20, of application for WYDRIO 2013 for the ation captured in the place. It was an invit- our life with the group. It was a good feel- 2013 for the Pre-WYD Missionary Week Diocese of Pasig delegates is on Friday, ing site that one would really drive to dis- ing that someone is ready to listen to each in other Brazilian Dioceses and July 23 - March 1, 2013. connect from any problem and worry. one’s life. I knew we have different family 28, 2013 for WYD Week in Rio de Janeiro, For more details and clarifications please Being one with nature, we, the retreat backgrounds and environments but God Brazil. contact: Ms. Rhea S. Lavilla or Ms. participants, also explored God’s grace in brought us all into this one place to listen We believe that this occasion will be a Maridel Sison, Diocese of Pasig Diocese of variety of ways. These included examining to one another. good opportunity for the youth of our Pasig Cell phone number: 0947-644-1897 our own spiritual gifts, The challenge diocese to interact and be one with other Cell phone number: 0917-418-5528. reflecting on where Porta Fedei challenges of rekindling our and how we encounter appetite for God’s Christ in our minis- our youth group leaders Word was not tries, as well as learn- to “rediscover a taste only addressed to 2nd Binhi youth camp on the way ing alternative prayer for feeding ourselves us youth leaders. BY RODEN MANSUETO techniques and having on the Word of God, Everyone is called iocesan Binhi Youth Camp is gear- Binhi Youth Camp is a great opportuni- time for adoration and faithfully handed down to answer to this Ding up to be full of fun, adventures, ty for the youth to bond with other youth reconciliation. It was challenge also. If and spiritual experiences on April 19- by the Church, and the groups from other parishes, and to have a a very memorable ex- we say “yes” to 21, 2013, (Friday - Sunday). This will be fruitful three days of spiritual adventures perience wherein each bread of life, offered this invitation, our spearheaded by the Pasig Diocese Youth and renewal. Furthermore, it is the wish of participant also got the as sustaince for his life will be filled Ministry (PDYM) Assistant Coordinator, everyone that after the camp, each camper chance to personally disciples. with meaning- Ms. Maridel Sison and Head of PDYM will become a BINHI to their fellow youth, speak with a priest for ful conversations, Finance, Ms. Rosette Marqueses, in part- and that seed will grow and bear fruits in spiritual guidance and lasting connec- nership with Chiro Youth Movement. They the family, the Church and the society. avail the sacrament tions, and fulfilled are now preparing all the activities to make The challenge left to all of us after our 1st of reconciliation with and in the presence dreams amidst all the hustle and bustle of this 2nd Binhi Camp exciting, memorable Binhi Youth Camp was to be a “BINHI”. In of our Youth Director. The presentations this world. Once we heed God’s call, it’s a and challenging. Kaya, mga kabataan ng the issue of “DALOY”, (Opisyal na Pahay- of the facilitators gave a big impact to all guarantee that we will end up winning. Diyosesis ng Pasig, maghanda na at maki- agan ng Diyosesis ng Pasig) August-Sep- of us because they really understood the The retreat ended with a Eucharistic cel- isa sa camp na ito. tember 2012 which I have written, I said: hardships and joys of youth ministry. One ebration headed by Fr. Bebot. He said that Just like the first Binhi Camp, it is the “Each one of us is being asked to nourish leader summed up the retreat experience the real encounter was just beginning. He vision of the Pasig Diocesan Youth Min- this seed “BINHI” so that when it grows saying, “It was much needed –a place and emphasized that as youth leaders, we were istry organizers, under the Directorship of within our heart, we can readily give and time for inspiration, encouragement and given a treasure and this treasure should be Rev. Fr. Joeffrey Brian V. Catuiran, J.C.L., share it with other young people at home, in renewal.” nourished. He quoted St. John Chrysostom and headed by Ms. Rhea S. Lavilla, PDYM school and with the community.” Truly, this The second day topic was all about listen- saying: “Let no one say, I only have one tal- Youth Coordinator, that every camper’s year God has blessed our event again with ing: “It Takes More Than Ears to Listen”. ent, I can’t do anything. Even with just one heart will graciously deepen the seed of the presence of the Holy Spirit as our youth There are three processes on how to listen talent you can act in a meritorious way”. Faith, Hope, Love and renewed spirit in the ministry in our diocese continues to move well the word of God. First is information; This statement made us realize that we service for others especially in this Year of forward to achieve its goals. second, inspiration; and third, transforma- Continued on p. 11 Faith. 10 DALOY Diocese of Pasig Persons, places, events http://dioceseofpasig.org

of Loyola Parish, Gen. Luna St. tion; announcement of mechan- recollection for Carita Pasig New Assignments Events Ususan, Taguig City; Effective ics of Walk of Faith Scholars MARCH 2013 – Health Parish Assignments February 22, 2013; 24 – Palm Sunday, Alay Kapwa; 12 – Ordination anniversary, Fr. Fr. Marcelino Prudente - on- care organization Ordination anniversary, Bp. Mylo Joel Lofamia Fr. Anwar Mari Adona - Guest leave; Effective February, 2013. month Hubert Vergara, Frs. Joven An- 13 – Media Ministry updating; Priest, Diocesan Shrine of Santa Maria, Parish of San Roque, B. 1 – Birthday, Fr. Dionisio de tique and Mariano Baranda BEC leaders formation seminar 1 27 – Ordination anniversaries, 14 – St. Peter’s Pence Morcilla St., Pateros, Metro Ma- Ministers Pedro nila; Effective November, 2012; 2 – Media Ministry Video Semi- Frs. Joselito Jopson and Maico 16 – Birthday, Fr. Ronnie Sa- Fr. Michael Israel Ortega- Rescate; maniego Fr. Edmund Reynaldo - Pa- Director, Education and Cat- nar rochial vicar, Diocesan Shrine 4 – Ordination anniversary, Fr. 28 – Maundy Thursday, Chrism 18 – Ordination anniversary, Fr. echetics; Mass Max Abi-abi of Santa Maria, Parish of San Fr. Hernandez Mendoza - Romeo Barcelona Roque, B. Morcilla St., Pateros, 8 – Ordination anniversary, Fr. 29 – Good Friday, day of fasting 19 – Formation seminar for COLL Director, Migrants and Their and abstinence; Ordination an- officers Metro Manila;Effective February, Families ; Orlando Cantillon 2013; 9 – Livelihood skills training niversary, Fr. Apolinario Matilos 20 – Caritas Pasig General Fr. Amando Litana - Vicar 30 – Holy Saturday; Easter Vigil Assembly seminar on alterna- Fr. Dionisio P. De Pedro - Act- Forane: Vicariate of St. Anne. seminar; fellowship among youth ing Parish Priest; St. Ignatius leaders and ministers 31 – Easter Sunday, Diocesan tive medicine; husband and wife Pondo ng Pinoy; Ordination an- relationship seminar 10 – Ordination anniversary, Fr. bena at Misa bago dumating ang niversaries, Frs. Darwin Calderon 21 – Good Shepherd Sunday, Paulino Balagtas San Guillermo, araw ng kapistahan ng ika-10 ng 11 – Ordination anniversary, Fr. and Rey Reyes; DEADLINE OF World Day of Prayer for Voca- Pebrero. Nagkaroon ng Misa Marcelino Prudente SUBMISSION OF ENTRIES TO tions p. 3 13 – Ordination anniversary, Fr. THE 1ST PASIG CATHOLIC 26 – Birthday seminar, Fr. Mar- kawan ng parokya na may gulang Pasasalamat na pinamunuan ng Recio Frando, OAD MASS MEDIA AWARDS celino Selmar na 18-22. Sa pamumuno nina Obispo ng Pasig, Mylo Hubert 14 – Ordination anniversary, Fr. APRIL 2013 – Maternal 27 – Diocesan Youth Camp; Edgar at Precy Arellano katu- Vergara. Ang tema ng kapist- Ernesto Peros PPCRV seminar and updating; wang ang Parish Youth Ministry, ahan para sa taong ito ay “ISANG and Health Care Month ordination anniversary, Fr. Calixto 16 – PPCRV seminar and updat- 5 – Ordination anniversary, Fr. ginanap ang gabi ng koronasyon SAMBAYANANG NAG- ing Fruelda SASABUHAY AT NAGBABA- Sebastian Puthen Varghese 28 – Diocesan Pondo ng Pinoy noong ika – 2 ng Pebrero sa But- 19 – Feast, St. Joseph, husband 6 – Birthday, Fr. Max Abi-abi; ing Elementary School. HAGINAN PARA KAY KRIS- of Mary; ordination anniversary, Sunday ordination anniversary, Fr. Edgar 30 – Episcopal ordination anni- May siyam na araw na pagnono- TO.” Fr. Bernardo Carpio Dolina 23 – Diocesan Lenten Recolle- versary, Bp. Mylo Hubert Ver- 7 – Divine Mercy Sunday; Easter gara, DD

MAPSA, p. 8 their silver, golden and centennial the spirit of serving our fellow founding anniversaries this school youth. We have built relationship on Child Protection Policy.” This year. Service awardees and new and discovered new friendships was followed by meaningful shar- member schools were also giv- but could we afford to maintain ing of K to 12 experiences of Ms. en due recognition and awards. this and until when? I know we Dina B. Abariso of Paco Catholic Rev. Msgr. Gerardo O. Santos can if we trust on God and one School, Dr. Joel C. Javiniar of launched the Rufino J. Cardinal another. Mga kabataan ng Diyo- Cainta Catholic College and Mr. Santos Leadership Award. Rev. sesis ng Pasig, let us go forward Roque Roy T. Navarro of Pasig Msgr. Mario D. Enriquez, chair, together in this year of faith. Catholic College. An open fo- Financial & Logistical Steward- On behalf of the Youth Direc- rum followed. Rev. Fr. Raymond ship System (FLSS) and Direc- tor, Ms. Rhea S. Lavilla and Bro. Joseph L. Arre, Superintendent, tor of San Felipe Neri Parochial Roden Mansueto wish to extend Diocese of Cubao Educ’l System School gave important “Updates their thanks to the parish priests, (DOCES), made the synthesis of on Finance and MAPSA Retire- youth coordinators, parents and all the lecture presentations for ment. “ Afterwards, raffle fol- the Bishop of the Diocese of the whole day. lowed and beautiful prizes were Pasig, MOST REV. MYLO HU- Day 4 started with the Eucha- given to lucky participants. BERT C. VERGARA, D.D., for PPCRV YOUTH ON THE ROAD. A youth with a host of others committed ristic celebration presided by the A meaningful prayer concluded allowing us and making this re- Most Rev. Teodoro C. Bacani, himself to peaceful, orderly and honest elections in the First PPCRV Youth the general assembly at 12:00 treat possible. Congress held at Pasig Catholic College. PHOTO BY RALPH REYES D.D., Bishop-Emeritus of Nova- noon. This was followed by a liches. This was followed by the sumptuous lunch for all the par- conferment of awards to parochi- ticipants. JOIN THE DALOY al schools which are celebrating Youth, p. 10 in life. He gives his very self. Fr. FAMILY OF Bebot challenged us youth lead- should give our very best to God. ers to dig up again our buried tal- We should not be selfish because ent and hand over all that we are SUBSCRIBERS! a person who loves Christ accord- and all that we have for God and ing to St. Jose Maria Escriva de constantly exerting ourselves to Balaguer not only hands over to produce good fruit. DALOY the service of Christ, but hands The challenge to all of us after over what he has and what he is SUBSCRIPTION our retreat is on how to maintain FORM. I WISH TO FAITHFULLY RECEIVE 6 ISSUES OF DALOY. THANKS!

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