Archdiocesan Shrine and Parish of St. Jude Thaddeus, Naga City | v.3, n.19 | issn 2599-5030 | 6 to 12 May 2018
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AN AFTER-DINNER TALK
he gospel is a continuation of last Sunday’s heart to heart afterdinner talk of Jesus with the disciples. To keep the unity in the Church, the disciples are not only to abide in Jesus like a branch to a vine, but to heed his commandment of love. Jesus tells us to love one another in the same manner that he loves us. Interestingly, Jesus uses the letter, or to Nicodemus who greatly admired Greek word agape. Greeks his teachings and talked with SUNDAY distinguish different kinds of love. him at midnight. Yet, Jesus REFLECTION Eros and philia are different from spent more time with the agape. Eros refers to sexual unlearned second class citizens like Peter, attraction; it is the reason you and I Andrew, James and John. were procreated by our parents. Philia refers What Jesus said was not a suggestion but to admiration and desire for a commandment. The only way to be a companionship. It keeps the marriage legitimate disciple is to learn to love the together even after the eros had slipped into agape way. The first reading demonstrates the oblivion together with the attendant agape nature of our Catholic faith. We are not hormones. However, both eros and philia are an exclusive club. Ours is not a gated-church based on one’s feelings toward the other. but a welcoming Church. Peter welcomed to Your love towards the other depends on his fold a Roman centurion, Cornelius. Like your feelings toward the other. Such is Peter, we must also be ready to welcome human nature. anyone to our parish community. Agape however is strange. It defies logic. God is love. The second reading tells us It is an action rather than a feeling. It refers that the origin of love is God, and not to one’s duty to the other. Thus, regardless Hollywood. The agape love leads us to God. of your feelings, even if you are not Eros and philia lead us to cinemas and attracted towards the other, even if the telenovelas. other displeases or annoys you, you ought to Agape has the power to explain the do something for his or her welfare. Agape is countless mysteries we encounter. Why was giving, not getting. I ever born? Why did God give me freedom? ‘Love one another as I have loved you.’ Why is it that many of my prayers are How did Jesus love? He loved exactly the answered? Why is it that despite my sins, I undesirables such as the lepers, the still receive blessings? The only answer to prostitutes, the beggars. They were unkempt these is divine agape. and uncouth. Yet, Jesus spent time with After dinner, it is nice to talk about them, forgave them their sins, cured them love. And that love is about our duties to and healed them. Jesus would have our family, to our parish community and to gravitated more to the rich young man who our society at large. 4 followed the Ten Commandments to the — Fr. Wilmer Joseph S. Tria
marko 16:15-20 Pagsakat sa Langit (Taon B)
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akaw kamo sa bilog na kinàban asin iharubay an Ebanghelyo sa gabos na linalang.” An kinàban na ini iyo an kinàban na lampas sa teritoryo kan Israel—an mga hentil. Sinda si pinaghuhuna na daing katanusan sa atensyon LECTIO kan Dyos. An laman kan DIVINA ebanghelyo iyo an pagkagadan, pagkabuhay-liwat, asin pagsakat sa langit ni Jesus, pati an implikasyon kan siring na pagtubod sa buhay kan Kristyano arog kan pagsulsol sa kasàlan asin pagbàgong buhay. Ano an tabang sako kan Prayer Meeting sa pagharubay kan ebanghelyo?
“An magtubod asin mabunyagan, ililigtas; alagad an dai magtubod, huhukuman.” An enot na sinambit iyo an pagtubod. Ikaduwa saná an pagpabunyag. Totoong mahalaga an bunyag tanganing maakò sa komunidad nin pagtubod. Alagad, urog mahalaga an pagkasabot kan pagtubod asin an mismong gawi nin pagtubod. Kaya, bago pa man nagsakat si Jesus sa langit, nagkapirang beses syang nagpahiling sainda, kasabay an pagpahiling kan saiyang mga lugad asin pagsabay sainda sa pagkakan, tangani sanang sinda gabos magtubod. Pàno ko ilaladawan an kalayo sa puso ko sa paghiras kan ebanghelyo sa iba?
“An Kagurangnan na si Jesus, pakataram sainda, initaas sa langit asin nagtukaw sa too kan Dyos.” Buot sabihon kan ‘initaas sa langit’ si Jesus iyo na ini hirô kan Ama. An Ama an nagtao kan balos nin onra sa saiyang Aki huli kan pag-utob nya kan gabos na kabùtan kan Ama. An pagtukaw sa too kan Ama yaon man sa Salmo sa pagpahiling kan kadakulaan ni Jesus duman sa langit. Pàno ko gagraduhan an sakong pag-utob sa misyon ni Jesus sa sako? 4
santa rosa venerini
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Kabanalan sa pagtukdo
inunod ni Sta. Rosa Venerini an tingog kan Dyos, na nagtataram saiya sa paagi kan mga kamugtakan kan saiyang buhay. Huli kan pagsunod nyang ini, binàgo nya an buhay nin kadakol na mga tawo sa paagi kan saiyang pagiging mabansayon na paratukdo. Namundag si Rosa sa Viterbo, Italya, kan taon 1685 asin marahayon an resulta kan taon 1656. Kan sya nasa kaini. Marikas na nabalangibog an saiyang hustong idad na, itinalaan na mga kaisipan dapít sa edukasyon, FEAST DAYS asin inimbitaran sya nin sarong syang ikasal sa sarong kagubay & HOLY LIVES nyang lalaki, alagad dai naghaloy, kardinal sainda tanganing binawian nin buhay an saiyang maghulit sa pagpalakaw kan mga mapapangagom. eskwelahan sa laog kan dyosesis asin Nagdesisyon syang magmadre alagad magtabang sa pagpatibay sa mga paratukdo. nakapirang bulan saná sa kumbento huli ta Midbid si Rosa sa paagi nya nin nagadan an saiyang ama asin kaipuhan sya pagtaram na nakakaarungkaya nin iba, asin kan saiyang ina na makatabang sa harong. sa kakayahan nya na magsimbag sa mga Kan panahon na idto, tiniripon nya an pangangaipong minaarabot. Nagtugdas pa mga kababaihan sa komunidad tanganing sya nin mga eskwelahan, dawa ngani igwa durungán sindang mangadyi kan Santo man syang mga nasasabatan na mga Rosaryo. Dai hunáon ni Rosa an kawàran pag-ulang. Sa sarong pagkakataon, nin kaaraman kan mga pag-iriba nyang pinauranan nin mga panâ an mga paratukdo kababaihan dapit sa saindang pagtubod, asin an saindang istaran sinulo. Alagad, dai kun kaya nagpuon syang magtukdo sainda. kaini napauntok si Rosa, daing kapagalan Kaidto, naglaláom pa sya na magbalik sa an saiyang pasensya asin pagtiwala sa kumbento tanganing mamuhay sa seklusyon Kagurangnan. Sa panahon na sya binawian asin pamibi, alagad huli sa mga gibo nya nin buhay, nagpapadalagan sya nin kaibahan an mga kababaihan sa komunidad, kwarentang eskwelahan. hinulitan sya kan saiyang direktor ispiritwal Pagkalihis kan saiyang pagkagadan, na paghurup-hurupan an kadakol sa mga laiko na nagtuturukdo sa bokasyon bilang sarong saiyang mga eskwelahan, nagtiripon asin paratukdo. binilog ninda an saindang komunidad Katuwang an duwa kan relihiyoso—an mga madreng Italyanong saiyang mga paratukdo, dáyo sa Estados Unidos. binuksan ni Rosa an Nagin paratukdo si Rosa nin saro pang sarong libreng eskwelahan babaying harigi nin edukasyon sa Italya, si para sa mga kababaihan Sta. Lucia Filippini. Ibinilang si Rosa Venerini sa mga Santo kan Simbahan Katoliko kan taon 2006. Panalmingan si Sta. Rosa Venerini kan kabanalan asin pagsikap na magsunod sa pangapudan nin Dyos sa paagi na pinakakaipuhan. Dai nadagos na magin sarong mongha si Sta. Rosa, alagad nagin SANTA mabansayon na parasunod sya ni Kristo sa ROSA VENERINI, paagi kan saiyang pagtukdo asin pagpaarog sa mga paratukdo kan maninigong agi-agi 1658-1728 nin sarong edukador. 4 v.d.t. nierva GIYA SA LITURHIYA Semana 6, Pagkabuhay-liwat, Taon b, Mayo 6-12, 2018 may 6, dom : B. Anna Rosa Gattorno / Acts 10:25-26,34-35,44-48 / Ps 98:1-4 / 1Jn 4:7-10 / Jn 15:9-17 may 7, lun : S. Rosa Venerini / Acts 16:11-15 / Ps 149:1-9 /Jn 15:26—16:4 may 8, mar : S. Maria Magdalena kan Canossa / Acts 16:22-34 / Ps 138:1-8 / Jn 16:5-11 may 9, myer : S. Jorge Preca / Acts 17:15,22—18:1 / Ps 148:1-2,11-14 / Jn 16:12-15 may 10, hwe : S. Juan kan Avila / Acts 1:1-11 / Ps 47:2-9 / Eph 1:17-23 / Mk 16:15-20 may 11, byer : S. Francisco Geronimo / Acts 18:9-18 / Ps 47:2-7 / Jn 16:20-23 may 12, sab : S. Leopoldo Mandic / Acts 18:23-28 / Ps 47:2-3,8-10 / Jn 16:23-28
Pagpasalamat
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agkaproblema ako sa ATM card ko sarong aldaw. Sarong bulan na ako kaidtong dai nakakasweldo huli sa nasabing problema. Dahil duman nagkautang-utang ako. Masakit idto sako ta ako sarong working student—nagtatrabaho sa aldaw, nagkaklase pag banggi. Sa pag-iba-iba ko ki ST. JUDE’S Salie digdi sa St. INTERCESSION Jude Thaddeus Parish, idto pirmi an ipinapangadyi ko sa Dyos sa tabang ni St. Jude. Anom na aldaw pagkalihis kan inot akong nagrani sa Kagurangnan saka ki St. Jude, napakarhay man giraray an sakong account—nagibuhon kan bangko na mareleasan ako nin bagong ATM card. Huli duman, nagkabarayadan ko an mga pagkakautang ko. Ngunyan, danay na ipinapamibi ko naman na makatapos na sa sakong pagklase. Dai ako nagsasawa na magpasalamat sa Dyos asin ki St. Jude. 4 Hiras ni Mary Ann Joy O. Sumpay kan Ocampo, Camarines Sur.
Pagtalubo, pagtubod
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amati ko na an inot na milagro ni St. Jude sako, iyo na nakaattend ako nin kasal digdi sa St. Jude Parish. Sa dai ko maipaliwanag na paagi, garo igwang nagdadara sako pirmi pabalik sa simbahan na ini. Sarong aldaw, nagkaigwa ako nin project na ginibo sa harong kan kaklase ko na taga-Housing. Sarong aldaw man, nagpaiba si amigo ko na magkua nin baptismal certificate kan tugang nya sa parokya. Sa mga pagkakataon na idto, pirmi akong naghahapit sa simbahan, nadadara ako sa pagpangadyi huli sa katuninungan. Digdi ko man nanudan an mga bagay-bagay dapít ki St. Jude—an patron kan mga imposible. Pero digdi ko man narealize na mayo kayang imposible ki St. Jude. Sa hiling ko, dakula an itinalubo ko huli sa nagtalubong debosyon ko ki St. Jude. Apektado kaini an bilog kong pagkatawo, pati an sakong pagigin estudyante, pagigin sarong akì, pagigin sarong amigo. Nagpapasalamat akong marha sa relasyon ning ini. 4 Hiras ni Jun F. kan Naga City. BALAOG ASIN TABANG NI ST. JUDE?
Isurat asin ihiras tanganing magin inspirasyon sa gabos. Gibuhon halìpot saná asin simple, dai masobra sa 300 tataramon. Paki-email sa stjude. naga@gmail.com o darhon sa SJTP Parish Office.
SJTP altar servers undergo formation program
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n May 4, Friday, altar servers of sjtp graduated from the Summer Liturgical Formation. Seminarian John Lino Labrador conducted the written exam that completed the formation program. The scores earned by each altar server determined the level of formation of each of them.
Altar server Aldrich Verdejo shared that for level one formation, Sem. Lino taught them basic prayers, the sacraments, catechesis, and the ideals and rudiments of being an altar server. On the level 2 formation, Basil Ababa shared that Sem. Lino taught them all about Liturgical vessels and vestments. All the altar servers were required to attend this session to get themselves more acquainted with things that are used in the altar during Eucharistic celebrations. A practical exam for each server completes this level. Rodney Severa shared that his experience from the third level of formation was all about about the Liturgical articles and how to handle them during Masses. He recalls especially how to handle the thurible and how to apply it during incensation. For the fourth level of formation, Micah Espiritu shared how Sem. Lino taught
them about the Liturgical books and the Mass. There was also a practical exam after the talk of the formator. The altar servers learned the proper use of the Sacramentary and the Lectionary and other books used in the Liturgical celebration. There were five levels intended for the formation, but no server achieved the final level. A number of altar servers, however, reached the fourth level, and because of this, Sem. Lino shared with them the topic for the fifth level: Liturgical observances, seasons, and colors. The graduation ceremony also heard altar servers share testimonies and reflections about the ministry. There were also intermission numbers from the Knights and Ladies of the Altar. Bonx Castroverde and Rodney Severa shared their talents in music and singing; while Ladies of the Altar Jane Samosa, Jaja Cedro, Kath De
Castro, Joan Espinosa, and Micah Espiritu performed a dance. During the graduation ceremonies, Fr. Rex Hidalgo gave the altar servers an inspirational message. He told them that each server must not serve the person or the priest, but God himself, and that each server must live a life of service and dedication to serve the Lord. Fr. Wilmer Joseph Tria, sjtp pastor, gave the altar servers a final blessing and a short but inspirational message about the Church and the Mass. The week that led to the graduation was a busy week for Sem. Lino and for the Head of Worship Committee, Patrick Henry Balmaceda; for the Parish fathers; and for the altar servers. With this formation, sjtp altar servers are refreshed in their commitment to serve the Lord in the Altar and elsewhere. 4 micah espiritu
jesus: “you are my friends...”
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esus said, “You are my friends, if you do what I command you.” (Jn 15:14) We all know what he did as a friend; we also know that he continues to call us to be with him. On this issue, let us examine how do we do as a friend. What are the challenges that I face as a friend to others? What is a friend for us? Do I experience friendship in my Church community? a friend for me is someone who is always there for you whenever you are happy or blessed. But a friend is more willing to be there with you always in times of troubles or weariness. Some friends are always with you even when they don’t know what you really feel. Some are far away from you but they seem so near when you get connected. But not at all the times you can really run to them to share your feelings and thoughts. Most of the times you keep them to yourself and seek help only from Him whom we can rely on anytime, anywhere we need. We may not be able to speak everything that’s in our hearts but He knows—He just knows. He always listen, He always understands, and He will always move mountains for us no matter what. And we will just experience, from elsewhere, the magical touch of His
hands that suddenly take away the fears, the sadness, and the heartaches we experience. No one could ever give that to us except our dear, dear friend up there, Jesus Christ! —Aimee Balin, Lector ****** what are the challenges that I face as a friend? 1. I often encounter misunderstanding with others. 2. I need to accept the flaws of my friends. 3. I need to accept the background that my friends have. 4. How am I going to change his/her mistakes? 5. What are the things that I can offer as a friend? —Amy San Juan, Lector ****** i’ve always been thankful for the presence of very dear friends in my life. I believe they are God-sent so that I will be more loving
and caring. I pray that I will be more and more magnanimous, honest, authentic, listening, sensing, gentle, fair, accepting, and liberating to them. —Vic Nierva, PWB ****** iyo po, namamatian ko an pagkasararo sa smuyng bec. Garo baga kami kawayan na sarabay na naduko sa kada pagparós. An samuyang pagkasararo mas lalo kong namamatian kada Martes tanganing magatendir nin Bible study sa simbahan. Dawa ngani minsan nahuhuri, minahinguwa sinda na magsunod bilang pakikisumaro ninda sa samo.—Dante Nieves, BEC ****** an sakuyang bestfriend daing pinagkaiba ki Jesus ta si Jesus iyo nanggad an bestfriend ko. Saiya ako nakakarani sa panahon may mga kaipuhan ako. Saiya ako nakakaistorya kan sakong buhay. Saiya ako nagkukua nin kusog sa oras nin kagipitan asin kadipisilan. Asin sya tunay ko nanggad na namumùtan. Iyan nasasabi ko ta namamatian ko asin aram ko na namumuot sya sako.—Rene Malanyaon 4 pat balmaceda
RICE CHALLENGE! After the sjtp altar servers graduated from the Summer Liturgical Formation program, Fr. Wilmer treated them to Mang Inasal and dared them to a rice challenge—consume five cups of rice and earn Php100. Lil’ did he know the Knights and Ladies of the Altar were up for it. The result: 10 of the 15 altar servers consumed the needed volume. Mang Inasal even had to get rice from nearby Jollibee because the altar servers wanted more! 4
a book that every parishioner must have & read. St. Jude@20 and beyond
The souvenir program celebrating the 20th anniversary of the Archdiocesan Shrine and Parish of St. Jude Thaddeus is now available at the Parish Office for Php300.
HAWAK ASIN DUGO (5)
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n siisay man na yaon sa liturhiya asin buót mag-akò kan Banal na Komunyon sa porma kan tinapay saná kaipuhan na tugutan sa saindang màwot. Para sa Komunyon sa paagi kan arak asin tinapay, CATECHETICAL kaipuhan CORNER iandam an mga minasunod: Kun an Komunyon gagamitan nin kalis kun sain paghihirirasan kan mga makomunyon an Banal na Dugo, kaipuhan na an kalis husto an pagkadakula o nagkapira kun saradit. Maninigong paglikay nanggad an kaipuhan sa pag-andam na an Banal na Dugo ni Kristo idtong tama saná sa bilang kan mga tawo asin na mayong matadâ pagkatapos kan liturhiya. 4
ANNOUNCEMENTS MAY 16-24. Simultaneous children’s
catechesis and novena to the Holy Cross at respective chapels. MAY 20. Solemnity of the Pentecost.
Commissioning of all Liturgical Ministers, namely Eucharistic Ministers, Lectors, Ushers, and Altar Servers, at 11am Mass at SJTP. No minister shall be given assignments unless commissioned. MAY 25. Feast day of the Holy Cross. Mass and recognition of the Hermanas de Santa Elena 2018 at 5pm at SJTP and procession of the sagalas after the Mass. MAY 26. May Flower Festival and Marian
procession after the 5:30pm Mass.
FOR MUSIC MINISTRY MAY 19. Conference & Workshop on
Liturgical Music, HRMS.
MAY 24-25. Bicol Bel Canto Festival
featuring the Fides Cuyugan Voice Competition and a Voice Master Class by American tenor Samuel Savage of Indiana University. Voice and music teachers are invited to the Festival. Singers are also invited to the Fides Cuyugan Voice Competition on May 25. Cash prizes will be given to winners. For more information, please contact Raymond Roldan at 0999.404.4629.
COUPLES FOR CHRIST Couples are invited to Christian Life Program (CLP) to be held every Sunday, 1-4pm, at OLL Chapel, from April 29 to July 15, 2018. For inquiries, please contact Bro. Nalds Rivero at 0929.1440.055.
THANK YOU Mr. and Mrs. Juanito Vergara for the Php3,000 as support for the Feeding Program; Mr. Nestor Panis for the sack of rice; and Atty. Josephine Rosales for the 2 sacks of rice.
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