CABUSTAM invades Malaybalay
Posted by maradjao magbalantay on 20th March 2008
Maayad Ha Pag-uma!” This was the very warm greetings of welcome from the host seminary, Pope John XXII to all Diocesan Colle Seminaries from Cagayan de Oro, Butuan, Tandag and Surigao during their arrival for the 2nd CABUSTAM Inter-Diocesan College Seminarian Assembly on October 12-13, 2007 at Malaybalay City with the theme, “Fellowship with Christ is fellowship in peace.”
On the first day of the assembly, Fr. Yap Nazareno shared his inspiring experiences and meaty thoughts about peace. He taught the seminarians with the very difficult expression of peace taken from a Muslim language but everyone uttered it perfectly, kit says, “Asalamu Alikum, Wa Alikum Misalam.”
On the last day, the battle of skill in sports was done at Bukidnon State University Gymnasium. There were basketball and volleyball tournaments played among the seminaries. Afterwards, victorious winners were proclaimed.
The assembly was ended with a mouth-watering foods offered in along table for lunch. ‘liku-liku kaw ra”, was the farewell mesaage of the host eminary to all the participants.
Rev. Fr. Elizer Mantilla, DCS, Rector of MMCS, accepted the key of responsibility as the next host seminary for the 3rd CABUSTAM Assembly.
“Goodbye Malaybalay… Hello Surigao!”
Basketball - Butuan
Volleyball - Butuan
Over-all Champion - Butuan
1st Runner-up - Cagayan
2nd Runner-up - Surigao
3rd Runner-up - Malaybalay
CABUSTAM ‘2007. October 12-13, 2007. Ipalambong, Malaybalay, Bukidnon
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“… for he loved him as he loved his own soul.”
For the vision still has its time, presses on to fulfillment, and will not disappoint; If it delays, wait for it, it will surely come, it will not be late. (Habakkuk 2)
Diocese of Surigao hosts 13th MSPC
Posted by maradjao magbalantay on 13th March 2008
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With the theme “Restoring Moral Values through BECs,” the Diocese of Surigao hosts the 13th Mindanao Sulu Pastoral Conference (MSPC) which started Monday, October 22, 2007 and will end on Friday, October 26, 2007.
A total of 175 religious delegates converged to discuss timely issues concerning Church and Society which aimed to assess the moral situation within the Church and the country in media, governance, family and schools, to evaluate the moral education and formation program in the respective archdiocese, to identify factors affecting the deterioration, of not the decay of morality in the Church and in society and to come up with concrete initiatives and plan of action for the restoration and rediscovery of moral values within the church and the society.
A holy mass at the San Nicolas de Tolentino Cathedral officiated by Most Reverend Antonieto Cabahog was conducted as an opening salvo.
Meantime, a lively entertainment of contemporary songs and dances welcomed the delegates and guests in a religious gathering at Saint Paul University gymnasium here.
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MMCS chorale brings home Php10K.
Posted by maradjao magbalantay on 28th February 2008
“We sang from the heart that uplifted the soul of the judges and audiences.”
Last December 8, 2007, at Tubod Gymnisium, the MMCS Chorale joined the 1st Tubod Parish Invitational Chorale Competition which was sponsored by the St. Cicilias Choir.
Five competent chorale groups in the Diocese of Surigao namely, Surigao Chorale Strains, NEMCO Glee Club, SNNHS Glee Club, Bacuag Parish Choir and our very own MMCS Chorale joined in the said competition. Each group sang one warm-up song followed by the singing of the contest piece from the Sr. Act movie entitled “I Will Follow Him.”
Surigao Chorale Strain won the first place and two minor awards as best in vocals and in musical presentation with 24, 000 Php as cash prize and plaque.
NEMCO Glee Club respectively won the second place with a cash prize of 15, 000 Php. and plaque. The MMCS Chorale brought home the third place with a cash prize of 10, 000Php. and a plaque.
“We sang from the heart that uplifted the soul of the judges and audiences”, one of the members of the Surigao Chorale Strains disclosed, after receiving the award.
warm-up song: Simbang Gabi video
Contest Piece: I will Follow Him video
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MMCS celebrates annual parent’s-benefactors day and investiture ceremony ‘07
Posted by maradjao magbalantay on 25th February 2008
To promote strong relationship between the parents’, benefactors, and seminarians; the MMCS celebrated its annual Parents’-Benefactors Day and Investiture Ceremony in August 18-19, 2007. It was held in the seminary compound with the theme, “Before I Formed You In Your Mother’s Womb, I Set You Apart For A Special Work.”
The said activity was participated in by the parents of the seminarians, their brothers and sisters, benefactors and with the presence of Most Rev. Antonieto D. Cabajog, DD, Bishop of Surigao.
Parlor games and basketball tournament for the parents were done after the siesta headed by the Sports Senior, Sem. Marjun Sajulga.
After the dinner the program proper followed immediately and was started with the invocation given by the seminarians. Furthermore, Dr. Elsa Sobrecaray, secretary/treasurer of the seminary foundation gave her message during the program. She stressed in her message that the decision of the seminarians in entering the seminary should not come form their parents but from their selves.
The next day made, everybody prepare for the Investiture ceremony. It was held at San Nicolas de Tolentino Cathedral and presided by Bp. Yiet. Moreover the six candidates who received the prestigious sontanna were vested during the rite of Investiture assisted by their parents. Many Christian faithfuls witnessed the rites and zealously clapped their hands after the vesting of sotanna.
ParentsBenefactors’ Day August 18, 2007 and Investiture: August 19, 2007.view pictures here.
Investiture is the ceremony during the Holy Sacrifice of the Mass wherein the Sotanandi or candidate is vested with the cassock or sotana. The parents are usually present during the ceremony and would be asked to assist the candidate in donning the new habit that he will start using during religious activities.
(From Top left to right:) Joone Rey Correos, Jun Glenn Gonzaga, John Ericson Diadula
(Bottom left to right:) Sherman Simbajon, Gun Real Omega, and Marjun Sajulga
Left to rigt: Marjun Sajulga, Jun Glenn Gonzaga, John Ericson Diadula, Gun Real Omega, Joone Rey Correos and Sherman Simbajon
ParentsBenefactors’ Day August 18, 2007 and Investiture: August 19, 2007..To view pictures click here
MMCS with Bishop Yeit.
Life is Beautiful
The sunlight brings color to my day
The air touches my soul so tender
People passing by, singing and praising
Under the care of angels from heavenward
The trees are swaying and dancing
Through the sound of the blowing wind
Birds go flying singing above the sky
With their fellow animals shouting with gladness
Oh! Life is beautiful!
Take and live it to the fullest
Life pass only once enjoy it
Coz’ you may never pass cross life’s wondrous beauty again.
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Ravelo receives diaconate ordination
Posted by maradjao magbalantay on 15th December 2007
Ronan Escatron Ravelo received his diaconate ordination last December 10, 2007 at the Cathedral Church of Surigao City. He is from Sto. Thomas De Villanueva Parish, General Luna, Surigao del Norte and graduated his Theological studies at St. John Mary Vianney Theological Seminar in 2006. He was ordained by the Bishop of Surigao, Most Rev. Antonieto D. Cabajog,, DD, who presided the mass.
The ordination was attended in by his family, relatives, friends and visitors from Cagayan. The nuns assigned in Surigao were present, such as, SPC, MSLT, OSB, LGC, SSPS, and MSM sisters. The MMCS Chorale, SPUS Chorale and English Mass Chorale joined together and sang the liturgical songs during the Eucharistic Celebration.
The ordination exuded solemnity. Bp. Antonieto D. Cabajog, DD, in his homely, evoked the words of Ronan when he was interviewed by his Spiritual Director who expressed his conviction to be ordained and willingness to the service of Lord’s Vineyard in the Diocese of Surigao. The success of the event involved the prayer of the Priests and their warmth embrace of welcome and so with the prayer, support, and admiration of all who witnessed the ordination.
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