"SAY YES BECOME YEAST"

—Sr.MarielDeMata,FMA

After getting acquainted with the Strenna of the Rector Major for the year 2023, the various local Educating Communities committed to becoming yeast in today’s human family

It was the gift they gave the Provincial Superior, Sr. Teresita Padron, FMA, on the occasion of the Provincial Educating Community Gratitude Day, themed “Say YES become YEAST,” held last February 18, 2023, online via Zoom and onsite at the Mary Help of Christians College in Canlubang, Calamba Laguna.

The Eucharistic celebration officiated by the SDBFIN Provincial Fr. Gerry Martin, SDB, highlighted the call to be leaven. The program showcased thankfulness towards how each sector lives as a leaven of the human family according to their vocation and role in the Educating community.

Grateful ProvincialEducatingCommunity celebratesGratitudeDayinMaryHelpof ChristiansinCanlubang.

Makati City, the Philippines -- On 23 April 2023, The Association of Mary Help of Christians (ADMA) members in the Philippines convened for the General Council Meeting and celebration of ADMA's Foundation Day. This was held in Roozen Hall in St. John Bosco Parish in Makati City, attended by over a hundred members.

Annually, the officers from different chapters in the Philippines gather to report on updates and the status of their respective groups. Even those who were not able to attend submitted reports, such as those from Pangasinan, Pampanga, and Tarlac, including ADMA FIS Delegate and Spiritual Animator Fr. Godofredo Atienza SDB. Likewise, the national council office reported on past and future plans for the association.

ADMA members from different districts (Laguna, Manila, Paranaque, Pasay) were well represented. Members from potential chapters: Diocesan Shrine of Mary Help of Christians in Laguna, St. John Bosco Parish in Makati, and Maria Ausiliatrice in Manila also attended the meeting.

The formation was given by Sr. Mary Jude Alcance, FMA’s Delegate to ADMA. Sr. Jude reminded everyone to revisit the ADMA regulations, especially Article 4, on Members' Personal Commitment.

In the Holy Mass dedicated for the deceased and sick members, we prayed specially for the eternal peace of the soul of +Rheena May Lim (1971–2023). She was the national president from 2017 until our Heavenly Father called her home on 3 April 2023. Fr. Cris Magbitang, SDB, ADMA FIN Delegate and Spiritual Animator, presided over the Holy Mass.