40th ANNIVERSARY Souvenir Program

November 25, 1979 – November 24, 2019

Christ the King Parish Greenmeadows Vision A Community of faithful disciples and trustworthy stewards, formed in the Word and Eucharist, missioned to evangelize by giving witness to God’s love and compassion through service to the Poor.

Mission We commit ourselves to: Encourage participation by involving our parishioners and churchgoers in the work of the parish; Organize Basic Ecclesial Communities and provide spiritual formation and nourishment. Uplift the spiritual and material condition of the poor, elderly, sick, persons with disability, domestic workers and migrant workers and their families. Strengthen and support the family, young professionals, youth, women and children for them to be evangelized and become evangelizers. Preserve and safeguard the environment for the present and future generations.

Fiesta Committee 2019

Fr. Steven Zabala Parish

Bing & Elise del Rosario Fiesta Chaircouple

+Henry & Joyce Tañedo Ways and Means

Peter & Leila Banico Worship

David & Fely Ong Events

Mila Bangco & Menchu Pascual Outreach Parish Pastoral Council, 2019-2022

Tessa Mangahas Media and Promotions

Fred & Maan del Rosario Secretary Message from the Cardinal

3 Conglatulatory Messages LOVING BEYOND BORDERS

where members compassionately care and serve one another. You have created an atmosphere of warmth and love, making others find their home in the Parish because of the different ministries that respond to both the spiritual and temporal needs of the community. My heartfelt congratulations to the Parish Pastoral Council In this chapter of our history as a nation, we are shaken and the parishioners of Christ the King Parish, Greenmeadows as a church, challenged to be deeply rooted in our faith and as you approach another milestone, the 40th Anniversary of oneness as people of God. Like a city built on a hill, may the your Parish Foundation with the theme: We Celebrate CTK@40: spirit of communion among you become a source of strength A Parish for Others. and inspiration. We also continue to pray for the enlightenment Your theme conveys an all-embracing spirituality, a of our government officials. May Christ, our Servant and King, spirituality that is directed towards others with special move their hearts so that in the exercise of their authority, they preference to those who are in need. As a Parish, you do not will govern with integrity, promote human dignity and look only exist for your immediate community, but you are called after the common good. May our fervent prayers bring about to reach out to those beyond your territorial borders. Through the desire for stability, peace and tranquility in our country. the Parish programs, which are opportunities for an encounter MABUHAY PO KAYONG LAHAT! with God and others, you are being formed to become more loving, in loving without bounds, others are drawn closer to Honesto F. Ongtioco, DD the heart of God. Bishop, Diocese of Cubao For the past 40 years, the Lord continues to labor with you CTK Parish Priest 2004-2006 so that your Parish evolved and became a faith community

being a parish for others My association with Christ our including guest priests, book allowances of all the King Parish is not only as our seminarians, and in some cases, their board and lodging, one of its parish priests (2006- salaries and benefits of several full time catechists teaching in 2012), but as a seminarian public schools, aid to poor parishes, etc.) CTK is a parish for doing weekend apostolate at others more so in its parishioners sharing their very selves – Bagumbayan (now San Roque their time, their talent. Parish). CTK is gifted with people who are experts in various fields And as I look back at of human endeavor. And the Diocese also benefits from such those many years and on my experts – formators in Scripture and Pastoral concerns, design continuing relationship with this parish, I cannot help but and management of housing projects, fund raising strategies, totally agree with the organizers of this 40th anniversary financial management, personnel administration, counselling celebration that CTK is truly a “parish for others”. and many more! But let me make a clarification – its being a parish for others Christ the King is truly a parish for others because it is a is not only in the financial generosity of its parishioners, which stewardship parish! is legendary. While it is true that second collection for a parish or diocese Monsignor Dan Sta. Maria from poorer areas and especially in times of calamities can Parish Administrator, Our Lady of Fatima Parish easily be about 7 times the usual weekend mass collection; Head of Casa de Silencio while it is true that funds of the Stewardship Program support CTK Parish Priest 2006-2012 numerous charitable and essential projects not only of CTK but also of our Diocese (recollection, retreat and renewal of

4 A CHURCH THAT GOES FORTH

Pope Francis wonderfully I thank the Lord for giving me the grace to pastor Christ the describes the Church as a King Parish for six years (2012-2018) and to be part of its rich and “Church That Goes Forth.” The colorful history. I fondly keep in mind the many pastoral leaders Lord calls the Church to “go who have worked hard to share their time, talent & treasure to forth and preach the Gospel to build up the parish and support the Diocese of Cubao. My mind all, to all places, on all occasions, goes to those parishioners who in their own creative ways have without hesitation, reluctance, lived out Stewardship as a Way of Life and generously assisted or fear” (Evangelii Gaudium the Parish in all its projects especially for the poor and the needy. #23). The Church, he says, is a Church that takes the initiative, that Although it was challenging to implement the Basic Ecclesial is always involved and supportive, that bears fruit abundantly and Communities in the wealthy subdivisions, many parishioners that is constantly rejoicing in fulfilling its mission. had done their best to be involved in their community to pray, to As Christ the King Parish in Greenmeadows celebrates its 40th familiarize with the Word of God and teachings of the Church, to year, it is, I believe, important to consider that your call has been reach out to their neighbors and to celebrate their faith. and remains to be this Church that goes forth. We can only be a I wish to thank the parishioners of Christ the King for being a truly authentic Parish For Others if we do acknowledge first that source of edification and inspiration in my priestly ministry. Pray our call is “to discern the path that the Lord points out and to that as you continue to aspire to become a Parish For Others, we obey his call to go forth from our comfort zones in order to reach your priests too may become Priests for Others. Congratulations all the peripheries in need of the light of the Gospel.”(EG # 20) on your 40th year and may the Lord grant you your hearts’ desires! ’ dream for every parish is to be “the presence of the Church in its territory, an environment for hearing God’s word, for Fr. Bong Tupino growth in the Christian life, for dialogue, proclamation, charitable Parish Priest outreach, worship and celebration.” Furthermore, he says that Holy Sacrifice Parish, UP Diliman, QC the parish must live to become a “community of communities, a CTK Parish Priest 2012-2018 sanctuary where the thirsty come to drink in the midst of their journey, and a center for missionary outreach” (EG #28).

CELEBRATING WITH GRATITUDE

If life begins at 40, Based on these defining moments, we identified traits that then CTK parish life describe the character of our parish. is just beginning At 40, we revisit the vibrant life of CTK, and there are so many this year. things to celebrate with gratitude. At 40, we look forward to But since its the future, and there are so many things to handover to the establishment in next generation, to our youth especially – the many blessings, 1979 until today, learnings and treasures of our past. there have been so many things that have happened, so many In prayer and thanksgiving, let us entrust once more our memorable moments to recall, so many inspiring stories to parish, our families, and ourselves to our Lord and Patron, cherish and retell, so many graces to be thankful for, that we Christ the King as we celebrate his Feast, our Fiesta, our parish can say, life – vibrant life – has already started for CTK even community! before it turned 40 this year. So vibrant that our parish is able to identify six defining My prayers, moments of its 40-year old existence – the stages of church construction, the growth of ministries, Gawad Kalinga Fr. Steven C. Zabala and other outreach programs, Msgr. Jaime Mora, and the Parish Priest, Christ the King Parish Greenmeadows Stewardship Program. Vicar General Diocese of Cubao

5 the story of christ the king parish, greenmeadows (1979-2004)

Before November 1979 Originally part of Our Lady of the Miraculous Medal Parish, the faith communities of White Plains, St. Ignatius Village, Corinthian Gardens, Greenmeadows and immediate environs expressed the need for a new parish. 1979 Christ the King Parish in White Plains is formally established on November 25, the Solemnity of Christ the King at a mass officiated by His Eminence White Plains - St. Ignatius areas Jaime Cardinal Sin, Archbishop of Manila. Fr. Victorio Antonio Lanuevo is formally installed 1990 as the new parish priest with White Plains Chapel The very first Parish designated as the temporary parish seat. The Renewal Experience Apostleship of Prayer (AP) was the first mandated (PREx) is held in organization of the parish. March.

Vicinity Map

CTK crypt

1985 Msgr. Mora, after soliciting from individual donors for various church fixtures, builds the crypt starting with 500 vaults, followed by a second phase with 1,000 vaults the next year, and finally a third phase Msgr. Tony Tobias with 1,000 units in 1987.

1982 Monsignor Antonio Tobias takes over from Fr. Tony CTK Main Church is finished Lanuevo as parish priest. He is named Auxiliary 1988 Bishop of Zamboanga a Church construction is completed. few months later. His Eminence Jaime Cardinal Sin Msgr. Mora with Cardinal Sin consecrates the church during the first mass inside the main church on 1983 October 30. On February 15, Cardinal Sin installs Msgr. Jaime T. Mora as the new parish priest.

1980 The 7,225-square meter Greenmeadows Avenue land donated by Don Paco Ortigas of Ortigas & Co is formally turned over on March 1980. The new parish is formally renamed Christ the King Parish Greenmeadows. Fr. Lanuevo forms a Construction Committee in April, led by Charlie Rufino, with parishioner Architect Angel Abad as lead (pro- bono) designer. Jaime Cardinal Sin lays the cornerstone during the April 27 groundbreaking ceremony. Fund raising projects begin.

Fr. Lanuevo Church construction begins

6 2003 The Healing Ministry is established, with 22 healing ministers commissioned by Msgr. Jaime Mora. In March, Msgr. Mora celebrates his Golden Sacerdotal Jubilee at the Main Church, together with Bp. Raul Martirez, Bp Gabriel Reyes, Bp. Soc Villegas, Archbishop Tito Yllana, and Archbishop Carmelo Morelos. In August, the Diocese of Cubao is created. His Eminence Most Rev. Honesto F. Ongtioco, is installed as the new bishop of the Diocese of Cubao to which CTK belongs.

22 Healing Ministers 2000 The lower ground room beside the chapel is turned into the Lingap Center, used as day care of the Libis community lolas by the Ladies of Charity.

Bishop Ongtioco and Fr. Dennis 1997 Soriano with the AP The Perpetual Adoration Chapel is built on 45 square Fr. Bong with the Ladies of Charity meters of free space on the front left side of the main church in January. In August, the Mortuary is built, consisting of two chapels. Four months later, a third chapel is added. The pipe organ is installed in December. Perpetual Adoration Chapel One of parish’s youth groups

1995 1999 2002 In January, CTK Youth Ministry celebrates The Parish Renewal Movement The first Days With the its first World Youth Day, held in Manila (PREx) is established. Lord weekend for the with Pope John Paul II celebrating. ‘The parish youth is held. House Printers’ of Precious and Mila San Juan, begins printing the parish newsletter gratis. The cornerstone for the new Parish Formation Center is laid in July.

Msgr. Mora with early batch of PREX

2001 Days with the Lord Youth Group ‘SILBI LIBIS’, the forerunner of the Social Services and Development Ministry, is set up to coordinate parish-wide efforts to serve the under-privileged community. The Knights of Columbus starts the church lighting for the Christmas season.

The Parish Formation Center

1996 The Family Life Ministry conducts its First Marriage Vocation Program in January. The Parish Formation Center is finished and blessed in June. In November, the four-foot high seated Christ MVP PPCRV Voters Assistance Desk the King is replaced by the 20- foot high statue of the Risen 2004 Christ with outstretched arms CTK Apostolate of Public Affairs creates a CTK Chapter of the Parish Pastoral Council and pierced hands - standing in for Responsible Voting (PPCRV). Msgr. Mora’s retirement at 75 years old is marked front of a wooden cross. with a coffee table book, ‘Building the Kingdom’ in August. In October, Bishop CTK altar with big Honesto F. Ongtioco temporarily takes over as CTK’s parish priest. crown

7 the story of christ the king parish, greenmeadows (2005-2019)

2009 St. Ignatius Village becomes a pilot area for the Basic Ecclesial Communities (BEC) with Buklod ng Panginoon initiating the outreach. In June, Robbie Sian of White Plains and Francis Alvarez of Greenmeadows are ordained priests of the Society of Jesus while Herbie Santos, coordinator of the Youth Ministry, joins San Jose Seminary. Extensions to the main church, including a Cry Room for infants and toddlers, are constructed. Gawad Kalinga Village with Msgr. Dan In November, the Gawad Kalinga Village in Zabarte, Novaliches is completed and consecrated after three years of fund raising and building spearheaded by parishioners and CTK Couples for Christ. Bishop Ongtioco leads the blessing of the homes. Fr. Rogelio Pon-An with Fr. James Gaa, enthrones the Sacred Heart in the new homes.

2005 2010 Bishop Ongtioco launches St. Pedro Poveda College becomes “Stewardship as a Way of part of the Diocese of Cubao and Life” program and declares launches TALABAN as its first CTK as a Stewardship St. Ignatius Chapel program featuring visits by students Parish in September. to the Libis community.

2012 2006 Fr. Jose ‘Bong’ Samillano Msgr. Daniel Tupino III replaces Msgr. Sta. Maria is Dan Sta. Maria and is installed as the installed as the 6th 5th CTK parish CTK parish priest on priest in April. February 26. 2013 Fr. Bong is CTK’s 6th parish In January, the School of the Word, the priest Wednesday morning Bible sharing, is launched with Fr. James McTavish and the Missionaries of the Fraternidad Missionero Verbum Dei at the helm. Fr. Bong Tupino institutes the position of Village Coordinators who become 2007 members of the PPC a year later. The CTK sound system is completely overhauled in June. In August, the land behind the parking lot becomes 2014 Msgr. Dan Sta. Maria a Weekend Market. A permanent “Dinner with my Parish Priest’ is baptistry was established in December launched in July. Fr. Bong Tupino dines with a Rafael del Casal painting and interfaces with village residents. adorning one wall. In September, hundreds visit the 3-day exhibit of 50 Marian images mounted by the Legion of Mary. On December 8, the third image of Christ the King is installed in the garden fronting the main church. The contrapposto image of a crowned Jesus holding a scepter in a gesture of welcome and powerful protection is the creation of renowned artist Willy New Baptistry with Casal CTK statue in garden Layug of . painting

8 2016 Herbert Palma Santos of Greenmeadows is ordained as priest in February. The parish institutes Thursdays Holy Hour of Adoration and Meditation on the Divine Mercy in April. The Media Ministry is formed in May. It launches its first quarterly newsletter, The Herald, in June, its website www. christthekingparish.ph in October, and puts up the electronic bulletin board soon after. In July, World Youth Day Vigil in the main church livestreams events from Krakow, Poland, starting a tradition. In August, formalized annual planning and budgeting process for the Parish Pastoral Council is set in motion. In October, the Lower Chapel is reopened as the Divine Mercy Chapel, with a new Crucifix, tabernacle, altar, commentators’ lectern, sacristy, and several new icons. In December, the main church gets a new tabernacle, designed by Jessie Pingol. A new ministry for the elderly under the name Sunrise Ministry is put up in March. Fr. Bong Tupino leads a pilgrimage to Fatima Shrine to mark Fatima Centennial in May. The Perpetual Adoration Chapel is renovated in September and reopened in June 2018. In October, Casa de Silencio Retirement Home and Renewal Center project is launched by the Diocese of Cubao, with the CTK Diving Mercy Chapel Parish Pastoral Officers comprising its Ways and Means Committee. 2018 In March, the bigger “crown” atop the altar of the main church is replaced by the emblem of Jesus with the crown of thorns and nails to highlight that the Kingship November 2019 of Jesus is about Servanthood and not worldly power. CTK Parish celebrates 40 years as a The emblem was designed by Architect Veepee Pinpin vibrant faith community, a committed and crafted by Jessie Pingol. Stewardship Parish, an authentic Fr. Bong Tupino celebrates his 25th Sacerdotal ‘parish for others’. Anniversary at the Manila Cathedral in April. Among its activities are ‘Christ in In June, Fr. Bong Tupino is transferred to the Parish Our Hearts’ musical concert, photo of the Holy Sacrifice in UP Diliman. Fr. Steven C. Zabala exhibit ‘Images of Faith’, CTK clergy is named new parish priest and celebrates his first CTK alumni homecoming, Parish Youth mass on June 17. Day, Coffee After Church Fair, Fun Run, Fr. Steven Zabala formally unveils the new parish Novena Masses, Confirmation, First logo in November. It is based on a simple dignified Holy Communion, CTK procession and modern rendering of Christ the King’s crown, and High Mass with Bp. Honesto New Emblen on Altar supported by text in gold and silver. Ongtioco DD as main celebrant.

2015 2017 EMHC volunteers distribute In October, Mustard Seed, Youth, Holy Communion at Pope and Family & Life Ministries Francis’ Culminating Mass collaborate to stage the first at the Rizal Park. The Mass edition of Kingdom of Heaven was livestreamed in the main Fair, the Catholic alternative to church. traditional Halloween. Fr. Bong Tupino formalizes the Parish Pastoral Council processes and their terms of office in May. In August, the children’s Fr. Steve Zabala installed as 7th CTK parish priest ministry named Mustard Seed is formed. 2019 In September, CTK’s In January, Fr. Steven Ceguerra Zabala is formally installed as the 7th parish priest of Christ Stewardship launches a the King Parish Greenmeadows. Year of the Poor program to Urban Poor Ministry is formed in February, with Kariton ni Kiko as one of the ministry assist migrants, Urban Poor, projects. Fisherfolk, Peasants, Tribal In March, Fr. Steve Zabala outlines the 2019-2022 leadership selection and starts the , Children, Youth, process with a lecture by Fr. Anton Pascual on Servant Leadership. The Young Catholic Professionals Ministry is set up in April. Women, Elderly, and PWD. CTK initiates the Via Lucis, or Stations of the Resurrection in May. In June, the 2019-2022 Parish Pastoral Council is commissioned. In July, CTK parish priest and Cubao Vicar General Fr. Steve Zabala presides over a Holy Mass Home Care training and Eucharistic Procession at the Immaculate Conception Cathedral in solidarity with Cubao Bishop Honesto F. Ongtioco DD and other co-accused clergy and personalities in trumped-up sedition charges by the PNP-CIDG. He delivers an impassioned homily saying that “the Church will never be silenced.” In August, through the initiative of Fr. Steve Zabala and supported by pioneers of CTK Music Ministry, the official CTK hymn “Christ in Our Hearts” is created. CTK Parish embarks on a three-month fiesta celebration in September with activities to mark four decades as a parish and to highlight its defining moments and character. •Kariton ni Kiko visits CTK parish community on September 7. The “altar on wheels” leans on two inspirations - St. Francis of Assisi, the patron saint of the poor and Pope Francis’ exhortation to “smell like the sheep, to go to the periphery, to be with the poor, to care for the environment.” •BEC in coordination with the Legion of Mary launches the CTK Home Visits in the village communities on September 8 to propagate the devotion to Christ the King. •Mary’s Garden, a place to light and offer candles, is unveiled on September 8. Situated Mustard Seed Ministry behind the adoration chapel, its centerpiece is a stainless steel sculpture of the Immaculate Conception done by Juan Sajid Imao, a 2001 Ten Outstanding Young Men awardee. CTK Home Visits

9 CALENDAR OF ACTIVITIES

SEPTEMBER 1 7-14 8 Launch of the three- Blessing of Mary’s month celebration of Garden, 4pm CTK’s 40th anniversary “Kariton ni Kiko” Launch of CTK Home with Holy Mass visits CTK Visitations presided presided by Bishop by Fr. Steve Zabala, Broderick Pabillo, 5pm 5pm 27 28 Special program Libis Bible Sharing with “Lolas of on all Fridays Lingap”

OCTOBER 1 10

Graduation of CTK Visit to the elderly at Livelihood program Luwalhati ng Maynila scholars on “Electrical Visit to the youth at Wiring and CCTV the Molave Youth Installations” Home

16 26 30 Dedication Anniversary Mass of CTK Parish Visit to the inmates church, presided by Fr. of the Quezon City Village street Masses Steve Zabala, 6pm Female Dormitory Libis Bible Sharing on all Fridays

10 NOVEMBER 8 9-24 11 40th Anniversary “Christ in Our “Images of Faith”; Recollection with Hearts” Musical CTK at 40 Photo Luis Antonio Concert, 7pm Exhibit Cardinal Tagle, 7:30pm

15-23 16 17 Fun Run, 5am Novena Masses in Kumpilang Bayan honor of Christ the presided by Bishop Youth Festival King Honesto Ongtioco DD, 9am

23 24 30 Solemnity of Christ the First Holy Communion King (Fiesta Day) presided by Fr. Steve Zabala, 2pm Coffee After Church Fair, 10th anniversary of 730am to 8pm CTK-Gawad Kalinga CTK Clergy Hoy Hour of Adoration / Village Zabarte, Homecoming / Fiesta Procession, 4pm Dinner Novaliches QC High Mass to be presided by Bishop Honesto Ongtioco, 5pm

11 Concrete Expression of Generosity building our sacred space on faith C From the musings of Rick Zalamea

Budget. That is usually the main construction and so he asked challenge in any construction project. Architect to make a smaller When Msgr. Jaime Mora was assigned to church. CTK, at the beginning of the construction The church structure was period, he had little cash on hand and finally finished. Still many inherited many debts. items were needed. But I remember him asking me where he Msgr. Mora again asked would get the funds for the construction. individual parishioners for He asked me to raise some funds, but specific items and they readily with a promise that he would return responded. Airconditioning the money. When I asked him when he the church was next in line. would be able to return the money, he Some were not for it. One replied, “It will be up to God.” day, we were surprised to see I was able to convince some close that air conditioning units Unfinished church. friends to help me raise funds, with a had already been installed. guarantee that the money would be Still there were negative returned, but with no interest. At the reactions. But eventually, same time, Msgr. Mora was able to pay weekend masses were held some creditors and was able to buy in the airconditioned main supplies again. church. And the church was Msgr. Mora was not fond of asking always full. for donations. But he had his way of People from different places getting things done. He looked for came and attended mass in sponsors for the Stations of the Cross CTK. Love offerings doubled, stained glass windows. Homeowners then tripled until it ballooned associations willingly answered for five times from before. their chosen stations. In no time at all, Msgr. Mora always had all the Stations of the Cross windows many projects going through had sponsors. He employed the same his head. He wanted a rectory approach for the doors and the pews. for his priests. He wanted a Parishioners enthusiastically responded multipurpose building. His One of first masses of CTK as a parish. to his request. former room became the But cash was still needed. So I office of the Ladies of Charity. disappointed, that too turned out to be a blessing suggested a fund raising project. He At that time, the crypt in disguise. Years later, sales picked up and Msgr. reluctantly agreed. For our car raffle, seemed to be a bad project. Mora was able to adjust the previous selling price we were able to purchase a car with a He complained of the slow of P5,000 to P25,000. In fact, demand was so high, hefty discount from a new client who sale of vaults. I asked him how he decided to construct another 1,000 units which happened to be a car dealer. We were many were unsold. He told me eventually sold at P50,000 each. able to raise some cash for construction 200 units. To give him peace Faith and sacred space. All of Msgr. Mora’s projects through ticket selling. of mind, I offered to buy it all. eventually came into reality. The construction of the church Oh, I can still remember the And just like everything in CTK’s story, everything did not happen overnight. In fact, it big smile on his face. He said, fell into place in God’s perfect time. progressed quite slowly. But I realized “Go to Manang to finalize the + that the slow progress was a blessing in transactions.” When I went disguise because as the edifice grew, the to Manang, I found out that parishioners became more inspired to there were 400 unsold units! I (Rick Zalamea is a retired Eucharistic Minister of Holy Communion and give. told him I didn’t have enough was a member of the first CTK Parish Pastoral Council.) The original plan was for CTK parish funds to buy 400 units. So to be much larger to what we have now. the transaction fell through. Msgr. Mora was pressured to finish the Although Msgr. Mora was

12 Home to an Embracing Community lifting our praise for 40 years: there is room for all H By Leila Banico

The Apostleship of Prayer (AP) was Bishop Ongtioco. the first liturgical group when the parish Under Msgr Dan, new was in its infant stage. In the succeeding Coordinators were appointed: years, the worship group and other Mila Bangco, Worship; Ed pastoral ministries grew as the parish Bartolata, EMHC; Elvie became a “home” for different people Balmeo, Greeters and who attended mass in the “embracing Collectors (GreCols); Mario church”. & Joji Milan, LeCom. Peter On Sept 5, 1982, Msgr Antonio & Leila Banico took-over for Tobias commissioned the 1st batch LeCom in late 2011 when of the Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Milans migrated to the US. Communion (EMHC). Lectors and Re-appointed were Louie Commentators (LeCom) were then Laudico to lead the, now- randomly invited to read before mass. called, Ministry of Altar When Msgr. Jaime Mora was installed Servers and Benjie Mirasol for on Feb 15, 1983, Johnny Reyes from Music. Choir sings by the pipe organ. White Plains became the first Worship Fr. Bong Tupino came in 2012 as the 6th parish priest. the pastoral ministries to grow. Coordinators in key Henry Tañedo was appointed ministries are a happy mix of residents and non- to lead the EMHC, with the rest residents, in seeming emphasis on the universality of the previous group retained. of its patron, Christ the King. In the words of Chino In an EMHC Outreach Quizon of the newly-formed Young Catholic Project on “World Day of the Professionals, people from all over, “feel at home in Sick” to give communion to CTK”, a truly embracing community. the Sick in Quirino Hospital + in Proj 4 organized by Justice Alex Quiroz, the EMHC realized that Communion to (Information and insights provided by Peter & Leila Banico, Louie the Sick is an integral part of Laudico, Paul & Linda Famador, Robert Locsin, Louie Reyes, Armine their service. Led by Robert Tagaysay, +Henry Tañedo) Locsin and Louie Reyes, Young altar servers. Communion to our Sick parishioners living within the Coordinator. The Altar Servers, then, territory started in 2014. Since were called the Knights of the Altar, led then, Outreach at Quirino has by Louie Laudico, Romel Cortez and Fr. been an annual event and Jojo Peque as Spiritual Director. the EMHC Communion to the Eventually as the community Sick group has grown to 39 continued to grow, more servant leaders EMHCs. The anointing of the stepped up to minister to the needs of sick with our CTK Clergy every the parishioners including Mila San Juan 6 months is also part of their (Worship), Armine Tagaysay (LeCom), service. Joe Aranas (EMHC) and Benjie Mirasol New servant leaders (Music). in liturgical and pastoral Bishop Honesto Ongtioco DD became ministries continue to the first bishop of the newly-formed emerge. A good number of Cubao Diocese in August 2003. He also them do not reside within took the helm as CTK’s parish priest the ecclesiastical boundaries when Msgr. Mora retired in 2004. of CTK. But residence has Salubong rites Msgr. Dan Sta. Maria took over from never been a hindrance for

13 Reaching Out to the Poor CTK scholars: finding hope through education R By Menchu Pascual

Education is the vehicle to a better life. Access to quality education is the best way to uplift the underprivileged from poverty. For this reason, the CTK Social Service ministry has made educational assistance the flagship project through the years. To date, it is heartwarming to know where our scholars are now. Chester Huigit, graduated cum laude from the University of the in Visual Arts and is now working for GMA Network. Ruth David holds a managerial position in Metrobank. Analyn Chester Huigit Malatuba graduated from PUP major in B.S. Math, worked as payroll master of R2 Builders and is now the Sales Auditor of Chef Jessie. Poala Madayag realized her dream of becoming an interior designer. Clifford Barizo is currently our scholar studying Geography in the University of the Philippines. He was given the opportunity to study for six months in the University of Oviedo in Spain and will graduate this year. Our Scholarship committee supports Clifford Barizo our scholars through graduation. We are proud to say practically all of them finished their course. Some have gone abroad, and we lost touch. Some are just around fulfilling their dream and giving meaning to their education by helping Paola Madayag their families and people they meet along the way. Education has opened the door to endless opportunities and priceless treasures to all of them. They served as inspiration to SSDM of the Christ the King Parish. +

(Mila Bangco and Menchu Pascual head the Social Services and Development Ministry)

Ruth David Analen Malatuba

14 Informed and Formed Faith the spiritual journey of christ the king parish I By Bet Montecillo

moves within these contemporary times. The Mustard Seed Ministry takes reigns over young children’s formation. “School of the Word”, a weekly Bible study class, addresses the hunger to learn more about the WORD of God. The Life in the Spirit Seminar (LSS) also founded its roots in CTK. Likewise, we provide a venue to transparochial organizations such as Diwanihang Kristyano and Couples for Christ. An informed faith nurtured within and beyond parish borders. And so, we see today Christ the King Parish as a bed of bountiful growth of spirituality and formation, rooted in a communal desire to serve the Church, as individuals, as families, as communities. ALL FOR THE GLORY OF GOD. + Msgr. Mora with Prex participants

The spiritual journey of Christ the King Charity (LOC), Catholic Women’s League (Bet Montecillo is the head of the Formation Ministry) Parish sprung from the formation of (CWL) resulting in the formation of CTK the Christian Family Movement (CFM), community. facilitated by Fr. Jess Fernandez, SJ, Our succeeding parish priests—Msgr. assisted by Fr. Victoriano Lanuevo, the Dan Sta. Maria and Fr. Bong Tupino first CTK Parish priest. widened the grounds of formation. The When Msgr. Jaime Mora became parishioners were constantly nurtured. parish priest, he initiated the Catholic Recollections became regular events Lay Evangelization (CLAYE) program. during Advent and Lent. They did weekly visits to Libis and The growing pulse moved CTKP to Bagumbayan, conducted house-to- create the Formation Ministry. This house weekly catechism and Biblia Rasal. opened new avenues of formation. Not long after, Msgr. Mora, introduced Formation talks are now offered with the Parish Renewal Experience (PREX). regularity some of which are sponsored His one-on-one invitation earned him by different Parish Ministries, such many to commit this renewal program. as the Basic Ecclesial Communities PREX, a week-end seminar, proved to (BEC), Stewardship, Sunrise ministries. be a good tool for evangelization which Speakers, both from the clergy and the Formation Talks with Fr. Henry Ferreras led many to serve the Church. laity are invited to share their wisdom. With time, the parishioners continued Other ministries likewise, give to seek new avenues of spiritual formation beyond the parish borders: growth. Not long after, many ministries CWL (Lenten recollection for drivers and mandated organizations took and kasambahays), AP, CWL, LOC, KOC root – The Eucharistic Ministers of (catechism for marginalized children and Holy Communion (EMHC), Knights of prisoners). Columbus (KOC), Adoracion Nocturna, The YCP (Young Catholic Professionals), Apostleship of Prayer (AP), Ladies of provides new insights as the Church

15 Shepherding with a Vision THE miracle called mora S Compiled by Dolly Borlongan

opposition from his favorite critics. He really accomplished a lot for our parish. He saw the need to foster interaction between the villagers and Libis community. Each sitio was partnered to both village association and ministries. He also raised funds for the yearly Christmas gift giving in Libis. Monsy Mora transformed the unpainted church to what we have now with the rectory, multipurpose hall, mortuary, parking lot and adoration chapel. With so much wisdom and foresight, he built and started selling crypt spaces that eventually raised almost Php160MM for Msgr. Jaime Jesoro Mora church renovation and construction. He January 1983 – August 2004 accommodated the aircon donation and courageously operated it amid protests of By Mila San Juan By Dolly Borlongan some parishioners. Head, Worship Ministry 1998 – 2006 Secretary, Parish Pastoral Council 2001 - 2007 People from all over attend masses on CTK because of the splendor and comfort When we moved to Valle Verde 6 in the “Life has never been the same again since of the church that improves the quality of early ‘90s we barely knew anybody in the I retired and moved to Cavite. I miss you all worship and programs of the parish. The community. We were regular Sunday and continue to pray for all of you.” 22 years of Monsy Mora were all made into churchgoers. We felt welcomed by the This was what Monsy Mora told me when good use. CTK parishioners especially then parish I visited him in Cavite last November 2009. Monsy Mora passed away Oct 12, 2016. priest Msgr. Mora. This inspired us to take He was sad to have had to retire from a His 40th day fell on the Feast of the an active role in the parish. Eventually my parish that he loved and shepherded for Solemnity of Christ the King last November late husband, Pres, became a lay minister 22 years. 26, 2016. What a fitting tribute to ascend and I was assigned to head the Lectors and When I attended PREX in 2001, Msgr. into heaven on the feast of the Solemnity Commentators Committee. My children Mora talked with me and asked me to be of Christ the King. became choir members. the secretary of the parish pastoral council My most significant experience was the because the secretary then resigned. This spiritual care given to my husband when started my active service to the parish he got sick until he passed away. He was and my relationship with Monsy Mora as By Carlos F. Rufino given daily communion most of the time my pastor, my friend and my counselor. I Vice-President, 1st Parish Pastoral Council 1983 by Msgr. Mora himself. This gave Pres peace learned later on that this was his way of Head, Construction Committee 1980 - 1988 and total acceptance of his condition. Our reaching out to me to give spiritual and family felt the love and care from the whole Mons Mora was a dynamic and decisive emotional support to me and my family community. This gave us the strength to Parish Priest for what was then a very new during a trying time in our life. move on and continue living and loving Parish comprising Corinthian Gardens, Monsy Mora had such a compassionate the Lord. From then up to present we Greenmeadows. and loving heart in bringing his flock continue our humble contribution to the His clear and purposeful vision for the to church. He would personally go to parish in printing the Parish Newsletter. parish spurred parishioners to actively the homes of the parishioners to invite Though we no longer live in the CTK parish contribute our time and cash to build this them to join PREX. He would give Holy area, we feel we belong to CTK … a strong beautiful church. He was a very mature Communion to the sick and elderly in our bond and link to exist as a Christian loving priest which the community needed at parish. Monsy would always say … “ Aber, and serving the Lord. if the parishioners can’t go to church then I that time. will bring the church to them.” He was tireless in his efforts to raise Monsy Mora was not intimidated by his funds, oversee the construction and parishioners. He was a brave leader. He generate interest in attendance to the had great vision and mission for CTK, and daily and Sunday masses. he sped away and “just did it” despite some

16 Thankful Giving stewardship at christ the king parish: aging graTefuLly T By Angel Viloria

Ladies of Charity help children learn. Building homes in CTK Gawad Kalinga Village.

“Mission is not like a business prayer cards and refrigerator magnets; Parish for Others. transaction...The Holy Spirit works as He fellowship with offerors; the publication In a recollection talk, Fr. Ramon Maria wills, when He wills, and where He wills; of Stewardship booklets; designating Luza Bautista, SJ shared St. Ignatius of we entrust ourselves without pretending the first Sunday of every month as Loyola’s Suscipe (Receive): to see striking results. We know only that Stewardship Sunday, and working with our commitment is necessary. – From Village Coordinators/ Stewardship “Take, Lord, and receive Pope Francis’ Evangelii Gaudium Promoters, among others. all my liberty, This 2019, Christ the King Parish The Stewardship Program provided my memory, my celebrates its 40th year and also its 14th support for the parish’s Gawad Kalinga understanding, year as a Stewardship Parish. Promoting Project, Pabahay ng Diocese, two runs of and my entire will, the Spirituality of Stewardship began the 7 Habits of Highly Successful Families All I have and call my own. on September 17, 2005, when Bishop and reached out to the poor within and You have given all to me. Honesto F. Ongtioco, D.D, was parish beyond the parish in our Year of the Poor To you, Lord, I return it. priest. The vision of the Stewardship Project. Everything is yours; do Program was for the parish “to be a Offerings of treasure likewise support with it what you will. community where everyone is a witness the various ministries in Christ the King Give me only your love to Christ’s call to stewardship as a way and in the Diocese of Cubao. These and your grace, of life.” The mission was to “continuously include support for: catechists and that is enough for me.” evangelize the parish community on seminarians, poor parishes, feeding the Spirituality of Stewardship” and programs for children, prison apostolate, Stewardship is realizing that all we to “enable the parish community by and financial assistance for scholars. have is a gift from the Lord. It is trusting providing them with the means to share Stewardship is an expression of our Him with all that we have. We have been their time, talent, and treasure.” gratitude for all that we have received. blessed so we may also bless others. Stewardship is an expression of While the parish continues to share its As stewards and as a parish, may the discipleship. It guides all our thoughts blessings, the challenge is to be more Suscipe be the constant prayer of our and actions. Stewardship is a Christian’s faithful, faith-filled, and generous in lives and our hearts. + response to God’s infinite love for us. the coming years. We look forward Sustaining the program for 14 years to growing more in our practice of (Angel Viloria is a member of the Stewardship Ministry. and for the parish to have continued as it Stewardship as a Way of Life. Through Benjie and Wins Mirasol are the head coordinators.) has for the past 40 years, would not have prayer and good works, the Holy Spirit been possible without the Holy Spirit will continue to touch all in different and the offering of time, talent, and ways, each according to God’s plan treasure of all who serve in and come to for them. Through more Stewardship While the parish the parish. testimonials and activities, the parish continues to share its Activities were pursued to allow aims to share more and take the lead in blessings, the challenge parishioners to grow in their serving the Lord and our neighbor, not is to be more faithful, understanding of Stewardship: from only within the parish, but also in the the holding of formation talks; to Diocese of Cubao and in the Philippines. faith-filled, and generous themed hand-outs and prayers of the With this, Christ the King Parish will in the coming years. faithful during masses; distribution of continue to age gratefully and truly be a

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Editorial Box CTK’s 40th Anniversary Souvenir Program is a project of the Social Communications Ministry Adviser: Fr. Steve Zabala Managing Editor: Tessa Mangahas Editorial Consultants: Bing & Elise del Rosario WILCON Layout Design: Pio Mallari BUILDING BIG IDEAS Printed by: The House Printers Photo credits: Fred del Rosario, Bing del Rosario, Tyrone Coo-co, “Building the Kingdom” coffee table book & Trix Deleña, Lulay dela Cruz, St. Ignatius Coffee table book

Thank you to Ric and Julie Bangayan for your support!

18 christ in our hearts Music: Dodong Sanchez Lyrics: Tessa Mangahas Arrangement: Nonong Sampang

1 (Bridge) Beyond the past, present and future He bears glad tidings He shepherds us Teaching us to care Beyond walls, sin and uncertainty Bringing light to the hopeless He welcomes us Blessing families everywhere No divisions, we lift our praise No borders, we grow our faith Sheltered in Christ’s embrace (Final refrain) We are called We are called Christ is our home Christ in our hearts Mold us in Your love Christ is our home (Refrain) Christ in our hearts Christ is our home Hail Christ, our King and Servant of all Christ in our hearts Christ is our home Take us in Your arms Christ in our hearts Christ is our home Hail Christ, our King and Servant Christ in our hearts King and servant of all!! Hail Christ, our King and Servant of all.

2 We give our time, talent and treasure We share His love All that we are, all that we have Are gifts from God above Loving, serving, we heed His call In Jesus’ heart there is room for all To the table of Christ our King We are drawn, we are drawn (Repeat Refrain)

CTK Hymn Group 19 Prayer to Christ the King O Christ Jesus, we acknowledge you to be the King of the Universe. Exercise over us all your sovereign rights. We hereby renew the promises of our baptism, renouncing Satan and all his works and pomp. We engage ourselves to lead a truly Christian life. And in a special manner, we undertake to bring about the triumph of your love and mercy in the Church, in our community and in our family. Divine Heart of Jesus, we offer you our endeavors to be solely Thine. May the Kingdom of Your Peace be firmly established in our home, in our hearts and throughout all the earth. Amen.

Panalangin kay Kristong Hari O Banal na Kristo Hesus, ikaw ang Hari ng buong sanlibutan. Maghari ka nawa sa amin ng lubos. Pinagpapanibago namin ang mga pangakong aming sinambit sa aming binyag na itakwil si Satanas, ang kanyang kapalaluan at masamang gawain. Nangangako kaming mamuhay ayon sa tunay na Kristiyanong pamumuhay. Sa isang natatanging paraan, nawa’y lagi naming papurihan ang tagumpay at ringal ng Iyong wagas na pagmamahal at awa, sa Simbahang Katolika, sa aming mga pamayanan at sa aming mga pamilya. O Banal na Puso ni Hesus, iniaalay namin sa Iyo ang lahat ng aming pagsusumikap at pintuho. Sa Iyong kapangyarihan, O Kristong Hari, punan niyo ng kapayaaan at pagmamahal ang aming mga tahanan, ang aming puso at ang buong sanlibutan. Amen.

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