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Easter is a Christian tradition that celebrates the belief in the resurrection of Jesus Christ. It is the Sunday of all Sundays, the Feast of all feasts. The celebration where we commemorate the greatest act of God’s Love by giving His only begotten Son to fulfill His promise to save us from the curse of sin. According to the Catechism of the Catholic Church, “the Resurrection of Jesus is the crowning truth of our faith. A faith believed and lived as the central truth by the first Christian community; handed on as fundamental by Tradition; established by the documents of the New Testament and preached as an essential part of the Paschal mystery along with the cross” (CCC 638). With this, it is easy to say that without Jesus who resurrected from the dead there is no Christianity. Yet this season also gives us hope that through the resurrection of Jesus we are given the gift of a greater reality—to live with God in eternal glory. May this Easter be a joyous season to celebrate our Christian faith. Happy Easter, Everyone! "He who labors as he prays lifts his heart to God with his hands." St. Benedict ST. BENEDICT PARISH APRIL 2019 ISSUE NO. 1 VOL. 1
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Christ is risen! Alleluia! Alleluia!Written by Father Herald Arenal
Easter is a Christian tradition that celebrates the belief in theresurrection of Jesus Christ. It is the Sunday of all Sundays, the Feastof all feasts. The celebration where we commemorate the greatestact of God’s Love by giving His only begotten Son to fulfill Hispromise to save us from the curse of sin. According to the Catechismof the Catholic Church, “the Resurrection of Jesus is the crowningtruth of our faith. A faith believed and lived as the central truth bythe first Christian community; handed on as fundamental byTradition; established by the documents of the New Testament andpreached as an essential part of the Paschal mystery along with thecross” (CCC 638). With this, it is easy to say that without Jesus whoresurrected from the dead there is no Christianity. Yet this seasonalso gives us hope that through the resurrection of Jesus we aregiven the gift of a greater reality—to live with God in eternal glory.May this Easter be a joyous season to celebrate our Christian faith.Happy Easter, Everyone!
Christ is risen! Alleluia!
Alleluia! - 1
We are an Easter People - 2
Rejoice in the
Resurrection - 2
Ang Kapilya at ang
Sambayanan ng Inchican - 3
Letter from the Editor in
Chief - 4
Announcements - 4
What's inside this issue:
"He who labors as heprays lifts his heart toGod with his hands."
St. Benedict
ST. BENEDICT PARISHO F F I C I A L N E W S L E T T E R
APRIL 2019 ISSUE NO. 1 VOL. 1
Getting to know
St. Benedict"Listen carefully, my son, to theMaster's instructions and attend tothem with the ear of your heart" --Line 1, Prologue, Rule of St.Benedict Born in Nursia, Italy in AD 480-550,St.Benedict is the patron saint ofEurope and Father of ChristianMonasticism. He wrote the Rule ofSt.Benedict, which became anessential guide to his vision ofmonasticism and pious living. His feast is celebrated on July 11. He isthe twin brother of St. Scholastica.
WE ARE AN EASTER PEOPLE –Rejoice and Be GladA letter to the community by Rev. Fr. Conrad Amon
Celebrations, events, and activities come and go. As one goes, it pavesthe way for another. The Lenten Season makes room for Easter. Giventhis cycle, the more important thing is we listen to and understand itsmessage, and live our life according to its meaning. The Season of Lent is intense in recalling to us one great event inhistory. The Love of Jesus make Him embrace PASSION and DEATHFOR US. He offered Himself and His life to atone for our sins. Asupreme sacrifice of which may be difficult to understand — GODOFFERED HIS LIFE FOR ALL OF US. And so, the Lenten liturgychallenges us to “REPENT and BELIEVE IN THE GOSPEL.” We arereminded of this when ashes were placed on our foreheads. The Lenten Season would reach its peak in the Holy Week, the Triduumof Holy Thursday, Good Friday and Black Saturday. Jesus suffered anddied for our sins. Now, Lent is going, paving the way for EASTER. TheChurch would proclaim: Jesus did not remain under the power of death, hedefeated death, he resurrected . . . liberating us from sin and bringing us toeternal life. We are an EASTER People. Jesus Christ suffered, died and ROSEAGAIN. And we who died from our sinfulness through Him will also risewith Him in His glory. We are an EASTER People — REJOICE AND BEGLAD.
Rejoice in theResurrectionWritten by Therese Marie Santos
The Easter Vigil is agrand event filledwith anticipation forthe victory of ourSavior.
One can usually associate Easter with happiness: egg hunts are in orderand people can get back to their normal dietary routine withoutworrying about abstaining. In the Catholic Church, however, there is agreater reason to celebrate Easter: Jesus is alive! This celebration signifiesHis victory over death and sin; it is the fulfillment of the promises andprophecies made in the Old Testament. This is the moment when Jesus'earthly purpose is literally brought to completion. The Easter Vigil is agrand event filled with anticipation for the victory of our Savior; forsome converts, it is heavily symbolic, as they enter the new life ofCatholicism through the Sacrament of Baptism. Throughout theremaining weeks of March and April, we can magnify our awareness ofthe Reason for the Lenten Season as we continue to repent throughprayer, sacrifice, and alms-giving. Perhaps this awareness will bringabout more happiness when Easter time comes around.
ST . BENEDICT PARISH
Publisher
KATE EVANGEL ISTA
Editor in Chief
ANA DY CAST ILLO
Content Manager
DID IT S . DIAZ
Contributor Liason
GERALDINE SANTOS
Assistant Editor
HERBERT ARANO
Photography
Cont r ibutors
THERESE MARIE SANTOSDR. AINA SALES DIAZ
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Lumipas ang maraming mga taon, hanggang sa pagsisimula at naitatag ang St. Benedict Parish (2014), angmga taga-Inchican ay hindi nagsisimba sa "ating" simbahan. Nasa isip ng mga tao na ito ay simbahan ngmga mayayaman. Nang dumating si Father Conrad, pinaglapit niya ang mga mayayaman at mahihirap.Salamat sa kanya, marami nang mga residente na taga-Inchican ang nagsisimba sa tunay namingkinabibilangang parokya, ang St.Benedict. Sa kasalukuyan, may mga nagbibigay na ng mga donasyon upang maipagpatuloy ang pagpapagawa sakapilya. Ito ay malapit nang matapos. Nakapag Misa na sa kapilya noong nakaraang fiesta at nakapagdaosng Stations of the Cross dito. God bless po sa ating lahat.
Ang Kapilya
at ang
Sambayanan
ng Inchican
Written by Fely Tumbaga Corpuz
Ang kapilya ng Inchican, na noo'y nakatayo sa isang bahagi ng lupa ngInchican Elementary School, ay may isang imahe ng Sto.Niño nabinili noong December 12, 1969 nina Ginoong Alberto Sebastian atBernardino Reyes sa Raon, Manila. Si Ginoong Reyes ang siyangKapitan ng Barangay nang panahong iyon. Noong ako ay tumira sa Inchican, may isang seminaristang mula saSVD ang nagpupunta tuwing Sabado ng gabi upang mag Bible Servicedito ngunit hindi ito nagtagal. Ipinagiba ang kapilya upang ito ayipagawa. Limang taon din kaming nawalan ng kapilya.
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St. Benedict Parish has always been a miraculous church for myfamily. Blessings, answered prayers, and much happiness abound. Welove attending mass and participating in parish activities. To say thiscommunity has become part of our lives is an understatement. When I was invited to serve, I was hesitant at first. As a flawed humanbeing, who was I to be of service? But God had other plans. Ieventually joined the Lectors, the Minstrels, and was givenresponsibility of editor in chief of this newsletter. A true labor of love, I am proud to say that everyone in the staff andthe contributors worked hard putting this together. We plan onsharing this space with you every month. We hope that you enjoyedthis first volume and will keep coming back for more.
MASSSCHEDULES
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Monday7:00 AM - English
Tuesday
5:30 PM - Novena to St. Benedict6:00 PM - English
Wednesday
5:30 PM - Novena to Our Mother ofPerpetual Help
6:00 PM - Tagalog
Thursday6:00 PM - English
Friday
5:30 PM - Exposition of the BlessedSacrament (1st Friday)
6:00 PM - English
Saturday7:00 AM - Tagalog
6:00 PM - English (Anticipated)
Sunday7:00 AM - English9:00 AM - Tagalog11:00 AM - English4:30 PM - Tagalog6:30 PM - English
1. Offering of FlowersCommunity members can bringflowers as an offering to the BlessedVirgin Mary in all Masses. 2. Sunday SchoolChildren who have not received FirstHoly Communion are invited to joinduring the 11:00 AM or 4:30 PMMasses. 3. Educational AssistanceWe welcome school suppliesdonations for choir members. Fordetails please inquire at the parishoffice. 4. Bible StudyEveryone is welcome to join biblestudy with Father Conrad everyFriday at 7:30 PM.
