What We Did Last Christmas Eve 2012

          

We had the privilege of putting something extra special last Christmas Eve when Fr. Seraph Balmadres asked the Brevs to do a Christmas Serenade before the Panunuluyan and Christmas Eve Mass.  It was a short notice but the grace was given to pull it off as we maximized the availability of those who were serving during the whole 9 days of Misa de Gallo.  Thank You, dear Lord for the opportunity to serve You.

Christmas Party 2012

WHAT:  Christmas Picnic Party / Brevstock Performers Reunion
WHEN:  December 29, 2012
               8:00 AM - 3:00 PM
WHERE:  Scout Valley, Camp John Hay (near IHG)
WHAT TO BRING:

1. Yourself
2. Food:  Potluck
3. Gift worth at least PHP 50.00 for exchange gift
4. Anything that could be used for outdoor games (balls, badminton, etc)
5. Extra shirts, towel, and other personal effects

See you!!! Merry Merry Christmas!

  

December 24, 2012 Schedule

VENUE:  Baguio Convention Center

5:00 AM  to 6:00 AM - Last Day of Simbang Gabi Novena Masses
6:00 AM  to 10:00 AM - Practice for the Panunuluyan/Christmas Serenade
                                     > Me Without You Dance, Christmas Carols

5:00 PM - 7:00 PM - Rehearsals for the Panunuluyan/Christmas Serenade
7:00 PM - 8:00 PM - Panunuluyan and Christmas Serenade
8:00 PM - 9:00 PM - Midnight Mass
9:00 PM - 10:00 PM - Bonfire:  Indigenous Presentation

Battle of the Christian Bands Honorable Mention

There were 58 bands who officially joined and answered God's call of worship and we congratulate you for being part of the top 13 Grand Finalists in the first ever Brevstock Battle of the Christian Bands. You are among those who have been specially anointed by the Lord and were given the opportunity other musicians didn't experience.

During the course of this Brevstock journey, we have the highe
st hopes that you became better persons...better yet...better Christians!

We have seen how you developed your skills and talents and we are so proud of you. Certainly, the Grand Finals was a battle of the champions! You have all proven yourselves so worthy of applause, acclamation, and awards. How we would have loved to declare all of you Grand winners. However, just like any other competition, we have judges, who by the way had a very difficult time, committed to rate you as best as they could with all fairness and honesty. Certainly, tangible awards have to be given.

This is not merely a Battle of the Christian Bands but a Battle of Character. And we are so blessed to have witnessed sportsmanship at its best. Your affirmation to each other especially after the competition is commendable. Your good words will be etched in our memories. Truly, your award is not to be given here on earth but definitely stored in heaven. Plaques, medals, and applauses are but temporary and easily lost, nonetheless, the virtue and character you possess surpass every earthly recognition. These are treasures you earned here on earth that can only be taken when we reach our heavenly homes.

We congratulate you for putting God first in your lives and making Him the reason why you are part of Brevstock 13. All your efforts are not in vain. You have been blessed tremendously. We pray that you hear God’s message...everything has a purpose.

Continue honing your talents and skills...all for the glory of our Lord Jesus Christ.

Congratulations for singing praises to God! Congratulations for you have pleased our King! Congratulations for touching people’s hearts and lives. You are all winners in the Kingdom of God.

THIS IS JUST THE BEGINNING...

Battle of the Christian Bands Grand Winners

You have certainly reached the highest heavens through your music. You are an example of playing NOTHING BUT THE BEST FOR GOD in your generation. Your special anointing of being the first ever grand winners of Brevstock means a special mission is in store for you.

May you continue to strive for perfection in your craft as you grow in holiness and BRing EVery Soul TO Christ the King!

It is such an honor and a great privilege to have seen you grow during the whole duration of the competition. We praise God for giving us such a wonderful grace!

J to the Third Power - Brevstock BOTB, Masquerade - Brevstock BOTB, and ThornHead (Brevstock BOTB Official), CONGRATULATIONS!!!

Brevstock 13 - People's Choice Award

CONGRATULATIONS FOR ALL YOUR EFFORT! You have greatly contributed to the goal of Brevstock 13 in helping build a water system for our aeta brothers and sisters, and the needs of happy hollow elementary school and rizal annex.

May the Good Lord return your generosity and love!

Harley Palangchao: 13 bands from city schools vie for ‘Brevstock 13’ plum

courtesy of Rachelle Trinidad

13 bands from city schools vie for ‘Brevstock 13’ plum

Harley Palangchao
Life, 12/2/2012



Thirteen bands from 13 schools will vie for a title in the first battle of the Christian bands champion dubbed “Brevstock 13-Ground Zero, 1,000 voices, a thousand dreams, one foundation,” on Dec. 7 at the Baguio Convention Center.

The event starts at 8 a.m. with gala tickets priced at P100.

Brevstock 13 organizers said some 58 bands registered for the event-for-a-cause but only 13 qualified after grueling orientations, boot camps, and eliminations.

The grand finalists are: J to the 3rd Power from Baguio City National High School-main; ParaPhrase from BCNHS-Rizal annex; ThornHead from Don Bosco High School; Mix ‘n Jive from Pines City National High School-main; Rex Gentium from San Jose High School of La Trinidad; Ecclesiastical Youth from St. Louis-Aurora Hill; Rubber Band from SLU Laboratory High School; Shamma from St. Louis School Center High School Dept.; Jairus Band from St. Louis-Balatoc; Infinity Band from St. Louis-Pacdal; TP3 from St. Louis-Philex; Hymn of Tone from the University of Baguio Preparatory High School; and Masquerade from the University of the Cordilleras Laboratory High School.

The grand champion will receive P10,000 and will perform the following night (Dec. 8), at 7 p.m. together with the finest CCM artists Holy Sea Weeds, Hope Springs Eternal, Chantalle, Bundles of Joy, Lisieux Brevs, Pinoy Idol Finalist JayJay Pimpinio, Jr, and GMA 7’s Vanessa del Moral.

Bishop Carlito Cenzon of the Diocese of Baguio will have a special appearance.

The B4 dance group, a Pilipinas Got Talent finalist, will be performing as well.

Concert director Mark Robe Corpuz expressed hope the event will be able to raise funds needed to help build a water system that will benefit an Aeta community in Sitio Yangka, Capas, Tarlac.

Other beneficiaries are the Happy Hallow Elementary School and BCNHS-Rizal annex for armchairs and tables.

The top three winning bands will be performing in the upcoming Youth Jam on Dec. 15 culminating the Youth Congress 2012.

For more information, visit www.brevstock.com.

For ticket reservations and donations, contact 0916-544-0263.

Repost from the Brevstock XIII Director

Hi All!


We would like to ask again for your help. We are still in need of sponsors to make this event a success. Any amount will already be a blessing for us and to the beneficiaries. May God bless you as we know you will be helping strangers, people you haven't even met, but with your deed you have shown Charity and Love. The Spirit of the Living God is still alive in all our hearts.


God bless and may your dreams and our beneficiaries' dreams become a reality. Glory to God!

Harley Palangchao : Brevstock events to help Baguio schools, Aeta vill

courtesy of Rachelle V. Trinidad

Young Christians in the locality set a two-day charity event full of music in a bid to raise funds to install a water system for an Aeta village in Tarlac and to donate tables and chairs to two Baguio public schools.

Dubbed “Brevstock 13- ground zero,” the two-day contemporary Christian music extravaganza will feature selected competing high schools for the battle of the Christian bands on Dec. 7 while the gala night will be held the following day, both at the Baguio Convention Center.

Organized by the Brevarians, a community of young men and women committed to share Christ through music, arts, and media, the two-day event is supported by Bishop Carlito Cenzon of the Diocese of Baguio-Benguet.

The two schools to benefit from chairs and tables are the Rizal annex of the Baguio City National High School and Happy Hallow Elementary School.

Event organizer and Brevarian founder head Antonio Alex Manongdo said the charity event will be an avenue for diversity and non-exclusivity, meaning it is a time for people to share themselves.

Manongdo, an outstanding Baguio citizen, added the event has its tagline “1,000 voices, a thousand dreams, one foundation,” which aims to gather at least a thousand people from Baguio uniting to help build the dreams of young people.

He added after fulfilling its pledge to the beneficiaries of the charity event, the group aims to use the remaining proceeds to reproduce the recently recorded “Brevstock the Album,” a collection of powerful original compositions by members of the group.

Brevstock was established in 1999 mainly to introduce the praying of the Breviary, commonly known as the Liturgy of the Hours, to the youth, and to welcome the Great Jubilee Year 2000 and the New Millennium with renewed vigor and enthusiasm in rediscovering the treasures of the faith.

The Brevarians currently serve at the Baguio Cathedral.

For more details about the charity event, log on to www.brevstock.com.

source:  Baguio Midland Courier

             Volume LXV Number 48

             November 25, 2012

             Life page 14 and 39    

Grand [M.O.B.] Rules #50

THIS IS BREVSTOCK CALLING…

WHO: 1. ALL BREVSTOCK BANDS

 WHO PARTICIPATED IN THE ELIMINATIONS

(WINNING AND NON-WINNING BANDS)

            2. BREVSTOCK DANCERS

            3. BREVSTOCK CHOIR

            4. BREVSTOCK SCHOOL COORDINATORS

            5. GALA PERFORMERS

            6. BREVSTOCK TEAM, STAFF, AND MEMBERS.

WHAT: GRAND MOB50

WHEN: NOVEMBER 18, 2012, SUNDAY, 8AM-5PM

WHERE: SLU PERFECTO COVERED COURTS (BESIDE SLU MAIN GATE)

THEME:   “ U N I T E! ”

DETAILS:

“ DO NOT ABANDON THE ASSEMBLIES AS SOME OF YOU DO, BUT ENCOURAGE ONE ANOTHER, AND ALL THE MORE SINCE THE DAY IS DRAWING NEAR…” – HEBREWS 10:25

BREVSTOCK 13 IS FAST APPROACHING AND WE ARE BRACING OURSELVES FOR ITS FINAL TAKE-OFF ON DECEMBER 7 AND 8 2012, AT THE BAGUIO CONVENTION CENTER. OUR GOAL IS TO FILL IT TO THE RAFTERS!

WE ARE TASKED TO DELIVER GOD’S JUSTICE ON THESE DATES SO WE ARE TO ACT NOW! BE COUNTED! TAKE YOUR POSITIONS AND STAND YOUR GROUND. BREVSTOCKERS UNITE! LET US CLOSE RANKS. THE BATTLE BELONGS TO THE LORD!

GET INTO THE ATTACK MODE. MAKE SOME NOISE. BANG A GONG. GO RATTLE WALLS AND WAKE THE DEAD! WE CANNOT TAKE THIS SITTING DOWN. PIERCE THE CLOUDS WITH MIGHTY PRAYERS WEARING THE ARMOUR OF GOD. MARCHING ON DESTROYING THE WORKS OF THE EVIL ONE.   LEAVE NO STONE UNTURNED. GOD IS ON OUR SIDE!

(ONWARD) 1000 BUILDERS… (WITH) A THOUSAND DREAMS…(TOWARDS) ONE FOUNDATION!

An Invitation to Everyone

Friday Pilgrim Vigil at San Pablo Major Seminary

We will be having a Pilgrim Vigil at the San Pablo Major Seminary, Crystal Cave, Baguio City on November 09, 2012 from 6PM to 2AM of November 10, 2012 with the newly organized San Pablo Youth Ministry.

So prepare yourselves...inform your family or better yet, invite them over.

What to bring: 

1. Yourself
2. Breviary
3. Rosary
4. Holy Bible
5. Jackets or blankets
6. Writing materials (your journal)

Special Thanks to Rev. Fr. Jeff Habado

Brevstock Battle of the Bands Elimination Schedule for November:

Nov. 5 - 3PM Saint Louis High School of Pacdal
Nov. 6 - 3PM Saint Louis High School of Aurora Hill
Nov. 7 - 2PM Saint Louis High School of Balatoc
Nov. 8 - 3PM Saint Louis High School of PHILEX
Nov. 23 - 3PM Saint Louis School Center High School Dept.

Brevstock XIII Video Teaser

Servant Leaders Discovery Weekend

This 29th-30th of September 2012, we will be sending 3 Lisieux Brevs to an overnight activity by the National Youth Commission dubbed as "Servant Leaders Discovery Weekend."  They are Aimee Melissa Trinidad (Brevs Cathedral Chapter Coordinator), Angela Purita Trinidad (LisieuxBrevs President), and Raymond Manongdo (Lisieux Brother).  These three are faithful members of our weekday Vespers Team.

Let us pray for the success of this activity and for the delegates to be efficiently equipped in doing NOTHING BUT THE BEST FOR GOD!

Thank You, Dear Bishop

Our hearts are overwhelmed with the support of our dear Bishop Carlito J Cenzon, Bishop of the Diocese of Baguio, for endorsing our upcoming concert, Brevstock 13.

We are forever grateful.  God bless you always, apo Bishop!

Brevstock Gala Charity Tickets are Now Available

DON'T MISS OUT on the BIGGEST event of the year...BREVSTOCK 13 GroundZero!!! 1,000 Builders from all walks of life coming together for a GROUND BREAKING Concert. Dec. 8, 2012, 7pm at The Baguio Convention Center... BREVSTOCK 13 GroundZero --- 1,000 Voices, A Thousand Dreams, One Foundation.

Message from the Concert Director

Hi Fellow Breviarians!

Brevstock 13 GroundZero is coming this Dec. 7 & 8, 2012. This will be a charity event where people will gather to achieve one goal. The concert will be an avenue for non exclusivity and diversity. A place where people get to share themselves. This is a start of a new movement in Baguio. A Restoration of hopes and dreams. We aim to help and give part of ourselves. This is our thanksgiving to God and we share all our blessings to everyone. This is not just a plain concert but a chance to be part of helping lives, most especially the lives of our young...the Youth!

The tagline "1,000 Voices, a Thousand Dreams, One Foundation." aims to gather at least 1,000 people from Baguio uniting to help build the dreams of our young people. They become builders of our society and are united because of our faith and music which we offer to God.

All proceeds are to be given to our beneficiaries. This means that the people watching will be the ones helping our cause. We the Breviarians are merely the tools and the audience are the builders. With their Php100 worth ticket, a pipe and a piece of wood are already donated. Thus, we aim to have all expenses sponsored.

This year we will be tying up with ISA (Initiatives for Social Action) to pledge Php50,000 to help build the water system of the Aeta Community at Sitio Yangka. We pledge to give Php20,000 to help build chairs and tables for the Happy Hallows Elementary School (Grade 1). We also pledge to give Php 20,000 to help build another set of chairs and tables for the Rizal Annex at Pacdal. All the remaining proceeds would then be used for our next project and for helping other less fortunate brethren. We take less so that we could give more. As God has told us to love our fellow brothers and sisters.

With this, we ask for your help and support so that we can make this possible. We, as the builder’s tool, will create the venue and the thanksgiving concert. This will be our part of the movement. Please contact me or Kuya Alex or Ate cHacHi if you want to provide your support.

We need all the help that we can get. We will be giving out a financial report for transparency purposes. This is our chance to share ourselves to God and our fellow brothers.

If you need the full project details, please don't hesitate to contact me as well. Here's my number 09165440263. Please invite people to watch our gala night on Dec. 8, 2012. Let’s move to get 1,000 people to watch. This is the night of the 1,000 builders. Invite more people and be part of a new history.

God bless all and OTCHO!

Brevstock 13 - Ground Zero

BREVSTOCK is an annual youth concert dedicated to Christ the King in thanksgiving for the year that has been and for the year that will be. It is one of the major outreach ministries of the Breviarians gathering musically talented youth and providing them a venue to showcase their God-given craft as an expression of their faith.

Launched in December of the Great Jubilee Year 2000, BREVSTOCK has since created a cult following with its annual year-ending live concerts that feature the best in Contemporary Christian Music. BREVSTOCK unites every young and old in giving thanks to God through music regardless of religious denominations or affiliations.

BREVSTOCK derived its name from Woodstock and its concept of bands playing one after the other. Christianizing it so to speak, the Breviarians dropped the word, “wood” , for Brev, and thus came BREVSTOCK, which eventually embodied the spirit and vision-mission statement of the Breviarians, to “BRing EVery Soul TO Christ the King”.

In keeping its relevance to the need of the times beyond its concept, BREVSTOCK 13 now turns its eye to seeing Christ in the poor and the needy. Labelled, GROUND ZERO, BREVSTOCK gears to restore lost hopes, rebuild broken dreams and heal shaken faiths by adopting Initiatives for Social Action Foundation as a beneficiary to support its pro-poor programs. ISA Foundation has of late been in contact with the Aeta community in the mountains of Sitio Yanka in Capas, Tarlac, which is in dire need of a basic need – WATER.

As there are 10,000 reasons to bless the Lord, here we are working to unite 1000 voices, a thousand dreams towards one foundation to make that little community live life a little better. One touching comment says that the Aetas may not have known what they really need as they are one with nature and with God, but it is they and their plight that is moving us unknowingly to generosity, to compassion, and to love.

A water system may not be much to us as to even think about it, but would it be as priceless a gift to a people who has none?

Good News!!!

Attention Brevs!

Seems like the Lord has a different plan for this weekend.  All scheduled Battle of the Bands Boot Camps have been postponed by the schools concerned.  Hence, our Breviarian Formation Schedule will push through at 3PM CRC Hall on the 15th of September 2012.

Bro. A!, our formator, will give us a special formation on MUSIC so be sure not to miss this.

God bless us all!  Brev it up!  See you!

Change of Formation/Workshop Schedule this Weekend

     First of all, we are very happy to have Princess and Klee as our first guitarists who attended our first Guitar Workshop this year. We are hoping for more Brevs to join the training to better equip us in serving the Lord.

      However, in as much as we would like to have a regular Saturday schedule for our workshops, we will be temporarily cancelling this weekend's schedule to give way to the schools requesting for Boot Camps. We presently have a tight schedule since the Battle of the Bands is fast approaching.

     This Saturday, September 15, we have Saint Louis University Laboratory High School and St. Louis School of Aurora Hill scheduled for the Boot Camp. The former will have it at 1:00 PM while the latter will be at 4:30 PM. Whew! Hope we finish all bands.

     God is great! Let's keep on praying and BRing EVery Soul TO Christ the King!

YouthPinoy: Brazil starts pilgrim registration for WYD 2013

Brazil starts pilgrim registration for WYD 2013

BY KRIS BAYOS | PUBLISHED SEPTEMBER 2, 2012


MANILA, September 2, 2012—Organizers of the 27th World Youth Day (WYD) in Rio de Janeiro have already opened the registration for pilgrims groups who want to participate in the once-in-two-years youth gathering with the Holy Father.

Registration of pilgrims is processed online through http://www.rio2013.com, which is the official website of WYD 2013, set to take place from July 23 to 28. There are separate registrations for bishops and journalists who are also attending the event.

for more information click here to read more and download registration forms and primer...

September Formation Schedules

This September, we will be having two familiar speakers for our formation.

On the 8th of September, our guest speaker is  Bro. Ariel Agsalud.  If you remember him, he was one of the speakers last Big Tent Festival 11 and 12.  On the 29th of September, our speaker will be Bro. Bot.  He was the speaker on the topics:  Redeeming the Time and Beyond Fairness and Excellence.  We thank in a very special way the Rivers of Living Water Baguio Chapter for accommodating us.

Other Saturdays, we will have our Brev formators do the job. :)

Formation still starts at 3:00 PM at the Charismatic Renewal Center (CRC Hall). A short group and individual sharing follows afterwards.

By the way, for those who would like to serve by being instrumentalists, here's the good news!  This coming Saturday, September 8, 2012, will be our first guitar workshop after a looonnggg time.  So be sure to be at the CRC Hall by 1:00PM and bring your own guitars.  Bro. Alex will be very happy to train you.

September 2012 First Friday Schedule

First Friday Mass Service

We have First Friday Mass Service at Golf Club House Camp John Hay at 3:00PM.  CJH shuttle will pick us up at 2:30PM at the Baguio Cathedral.  Hope to see you there!  Brev it up!

First Friday Pilgrim Vigil September 2012

Great News!

For the very first time, we will be having our First Friday Pilgrim Vigil at the Chapel of Bishop's Residence on September 7, 2012 (Eve of Mama Mary's Birthday), from 6PM to 6AM of September 8, 2012.

So prepare yourselves...inform your family or better yet, invite them over.

 What to bring:      1. Yourself
                             2. Breviary
                             3. Rosary
                             4. Holy Bible
                             5. Jackets or blankets
                             6. Writing materials (your journal)
                             7. Personal effects (e.g. toothbrush)


Special Thanks to Bishop Carlito J. Cenzon and Rev. Fr. Manny Flores.

COME LET US ADORE HIM!

Brev Outreach at DSWD-RSCC

Last June12, 2012, we went to an orphanage of abandoned children at Wangal, La Trinidad to celebrate the birthday of our beloved head, Bro. Alex Manongdo.

Good news!  For those of you who were not able to come with us, this 27th of August 2012, we will be going back to give love and joy to the children at DSWD - Reception and Study Center for Children,  a child caring institution which provides temporary shelter to children aged 0-6 years old who are:

• abandoned
• abused
• surrendered
• orphaned
• neglected or exploited.

Assembly time is 12:00 PM at Mc Donald's Insular.  So be sure to have an early lunch. :-) 

Bring a gift! :-)

A.T.T.I.C. - 25 August 2012

We will be having our usual formation on the 25th of  August 2012 at the Charismatic Renewal Center, Bishop's House at 3:00 PM.  Our speaker is Bro. Chito Jongco.  Bring your family and friends!

Bro. Chito Jongco

the [M.O.B.] Rules - no. 49

Hi Brevs!

Our 49th the [M.O.B.] Rules, our quarterly recollection-meeting, with the theme "BELIEVE" will be on the 19th of August 2012, Sunday, at St. Scholastica Convent, Military Cut-off, Baguio City.  Schedule is as follows:

                             8:00 AM                  - Assembly at the Bishop's House
                                                               (Cathedral Grounds)
                             8:30 AM                  - Departure
                             8:45 AM                  - Arrival at St. Scholastica Convent
                             9:00 AM                  - start of the [M.O.B.] Rules
                             3:00 PM                   - end of the [M.O.B.] Rules
                             3:45 PM                   - Arrival at Baguio Cathedral
                             4:00 PM                   - Music Practice
                             5:00 PM - 6:00 PM  - Holy Mass service

What to bring:      1. YOURSELF
                            2. Writing materials
                            3.  Registration Fee of Php 49.00 only (for food contribution)

God bless everyone!  See you on Sunday!  Spread the news!  Brev it Up!

Anti-RH Bill Rally

Being one with the stand of our dear Mother Church, we will be joining the Prayer Rally tomorrow, August 4 , 2012 at the Baguio Cathedral.  Please do refer to the schedule below.  We are required to wear RED shirts.  

Let us pray for the non approval of the RH bill...Let us be one in promoting the Culture of Life.

Brevstock Website

Good news!

Our Brevstock Website is now online.  Get to check the latest updates, and know more about Contemporary Christian Music as the site features CCM Artists.  This year, we will be having the first ever Battle of the Bands with different schools participating.  Get to know them too...

Visit and share the site... BRing EVery Soul TO Christ the King!

My Dearest... by Michael Del Rosario: Christ the King

Friday, November 25, 2011

LAST Nov. 20, 2011, I had the privilege of being a speaker-sharer at Brevstock.12, a yearly activity organized by the Breviarians, a group of Catholic Youth, founded by Alex Manongdo, also known as “Brother A”.On that night too, at the auditorium of the University of the Cordilleras, Bishop Cenzon handed over to Brother A his trophy for being one of 25 John Paul II awardees from all over the Philippines, in recognition of his work among the youth. It was an award that he truly deserved. He was highly recommended by the bishop and the diocese of Baguio in recognition of his selfless contribution in helping mold the youth with Christian values, especially thru music, while keeping them out of “trouble” and “bad company”.

The Cercado Sisters, an upcoming popular singing group originally from Tuguegarao entertained the audience with their lively songs. The Brevs Music Ministry as well as the San Pablo seminarians inspired us with their well-rehearsed songs, too.

Allow me to share excerpts of my sharing that night, together with some lines, I may have missed out:

This Sunday, we celebrate the feast of Christ the King. In our secular world, what kings are we familiar with? King Bhumibol of Thailand, the King of Saudi Arabia, and locally: Tapa King, Burger King, ChowKing, and even China BanKING.

The establishments have the word ”KING” to denote being lord over the others in their respective fields of businesses… except of course for “banking”, which in ILOCANO means “tilted” or “tabingi”. Of course, Burger King is not King of the Burgers, its McDonald’s! (based on facts and on my biased opinion)

The Kingship of Christ is different from the Kingship of this world. It is not based on human power. It is not obtained thru superiority, nor passed on by royal blood or royal decree. Neither is it obtained thru goons, guns, and gold. No campaigning to be elected is needed for the Kingship of Christ.

The Kingship of Christ is based on love, humility, and service. If we consider Christ our King, we must obey Him. And His commands are found in the bible and in the 10 commandments.

How does the kingship of Christ relate to our family lives? In our families, who is the head? Our father! There is no need also for any decree that the father of the family is the head, for it is already written in Ephesians 5:22–24: “Wives, submit yourselves to your own husbands as you do to the Lord. For the husband is the head of the wife as Christ is the head of the church, His body, of which He is the Savior. Now as the church submits to Christ, so also wives should submit to their husbands in everything.”

Of course, it is also written, “Husbands, love your wives as Christ loves the Church, and gave His life for it.” Thus, for the males among you, someday, you may be “fathers” and heads of your families, be ready to say what Joshua said in:  Joshua 25:14 “As for me and my household, we will serve the Lord”.

Lead your families in serving God. When the head of the family decides on something that is not evil or sinful, we must obey. We may discuss, but in the end, we should obey. Partial obedience is disobedience. Delayed obedience is disobedience. Obedience unlocks understanding. Many things, we have to obey first, before we can understand. Obedience is more important than sacrifice, because obedience is the sacrifice of the will. It requires humility, the absence or reduction of pride.

Thus, obey your parents. And if you do so, someday when you become parents, you shall have the right to say to your children, “obey” as I once obeyed and continue to obey, for as long as your parents are alive.

Ephesians 6:1-4 says, “Children, obey your parents in the Lord, for this is right. Honor your father and mother”—which is the first commandment with a promise— so that it may go well with you and that you may enjoy long life on the earth. Fathers, do not provoke your children to anger; instead, bring them up in the training and instruction of the Lord”

Fatherhood is about loving, disciplining, teaching, and serving. In the same way, the father in the family is head, but does so by serving the wife and the children.

If there is no “kingship” in your family, there will be disharmony, and the family will be weak. Pray for yourselves, that you may love and respect your parents, and that you will obey and sacrifice your will, and together with your parents, you will all serve the Lord.

Yes, the kingship of Christ and the kingship of a father is about servanthood.

Christ is King, but He does not Lord it over us. He leads, and does so by serving us.

Allow Christ to reign in our minds, that we may believe His teachings and the teachings of our church.

SAY “NO” TO THE RH BILL.

Allow Christ to reign in our wills, that we shall submit to, and obey the laws and teachings of God.

OBEY YOUR PARENTS.

Allow Christ to reign in our hearts, that we will desire to love God above all things.

LIVE SIMPLY. USE THINGS BUT DO NOT ALLOW THINGS TO USE YOU. USE MONEY BUT DO NOT LET MONEY USE YOU.

Allow Christ to reign in our bodies, which serve as instruments for the inner sanctification of our souls.

AVOID PRE-MARITAL SEX!

Allow Christ to be king in our lives.

My Dearest Angie and My Dearest Children,

Join me in praying what Lancelot Andrew once prayed,

“Be Lord within me, to strengthen me. Without me, to preserve me. Before me, to direct me. Behind me, to turn me back. Above me, to shelter me. Below me, to support me. And around me, to fortify me”.

Together, let us say, “Christ, be our King”, and may our household serve the Lord!

Published in the Sun.Star Baguio newspaper on November 26, 2011.

http://www.sunstar.com.ph/baguio/opinion/2011/11/25/del-rosario-christ-king-192603

25 youth ministers conferred with JPII awards at NYD celebration

Antonio Alex Manongdo, Breviarian Founder and Head, with Bishop Carlito J. Cenzon

PASAY City, Nov. 20, 2011—Twenty Five youth ministers from all over the Philippines were awarded with the Blessed John Paul II youth ministry awards, Nov. 18 at the National Youth Day’s Grand Festival Night in Cuneta Astrodome.

The youth ministers were awarded for their service in the youth ministry and for being an inspiration and model to the next generation of Catholic youth leaders and ministers.

The awarding ceremony was dedicated to the Episcopal Commission on Youth (ECY) of the Catholic Bishops’ Conference of the Philippines which is celebrating its 25th anniversary this year in time for the declaration of the CBCP Year of the Youth.

Called “the pioneers”, the first batch of awardees was the spark that led to the creation of Youth Ministries which took place in their own particular fields.

Sr. Maria Victoria Artoz Del Rosario, OND, was at the forefront in the Creation of the Mindanao-Sulu Pastoral Conference-Youth Council in 1985, after which she became the Archdiocesan Youth Coordinator of Cotabato. Fr. Danilo Tolentino Imperial of the Archdiocese of Caceres, known to be the Father of Campus Ministry in Bicolandia, was also one of the five-person committee which proposed the ECY. Today, he serves as Program Director of Religious Education in Ateneo de Naga. Most Rev. Jose Crisologo Sorra, Bishop-emeritus of Legazpi, became the first Bishop-Chair of the Commission while Ordinary of the Diocese of Virac. It was during his time that it was instituted that the National Youth Day will be held every December 16 and Youth Councils were established in Dioceses. The Youth Encounter was born during his helm.

The next awardee was someone special for many have benefited from what he had done.

Msgr. Jose “Ping” Borja Molina of the Diocese of Virac is the Father of Youth Encounter.

The next awardees were two lay people who may look old, but their hearts burn for the young. Jose Socito Tacorda, from the Military Ordinariate of the Philippines (MOP), fondly called Bro. Joe or Tatay Joe, became the first Diocesan Youth Coordinator, and was responsible for the MOP to be recognized as part of regions of the ECY, while Maria Teresita Rita Elvina Nitorreda of the Student Catholic Action of the Philippines had served the Student Catholic Action of the Philippines (SCAP) since the 50’s. She still continues today as the SCAP Executive Director.

“At this point, what can I say? I can say to God be the glory. This is very life giving to me. You see, I gave my age, 80-1… this isn’t a matter of age but service in the youth ministry is in the heart. It makes you live more, love more,” said Tita Tet (as she is commonly called) in her message after receiving the award.

“At first I refused because I am not worthy for an award, but I was persuaded because this is for you. This is for the glory of God. This is inspiring to me. This should serve as force to move you forward and upward to serve God and country,” she added.

The next batch of awardees called the “prime movers” was responsible in making the youth ministry move in their respective dioceses.

Most Rev. Leo Murphy Drona SDB, Bishop of the Diocese of San Pablo was bishop of San Jose de Nueva Ecija, when he became the second chairman of ECY. It was during his time when the biggest ever delegation to WYD was sent. Fr. Jose Thor Rondillo Villacarlos, from the Diocese of San Pablo initiated formation programs when he was the Diocesan Youth Coordinator from 2001 to 2008 and as QUEMARLABARO Regional Youth Director from 2004 to 2006. Ronnel Pineda Dela Cruz of the Archdiocese of San Fernando, Pampanga was once the National Coordinator of SCAP, currently the Regional Youth Coordinator of Central Luzon while being the Executive Assistant at the Municipal Office in his hometown in Porac, Pampanga. Ellen Castillo Batisan, from the Diocese of Cabanatuan is notable cancer survivor. Victoria Estoque Anghag, from the Archdiocese of Davao was conferred the prestigious award of Papal Award Pro Ecclesia Et Pontifice during the celebration of Diamond Jubilee Year of the Archdiocese in 2009. Charlito Zamora Manlupig of the Archdiocese of Cotabato was the first leader of the MSPC Youth Council and today the President of the Balay Group, an NGO based in Cagayan de Oro City. Fr. Laure Tipay Helar of the Diocese of Ipil never let his physical limitations hindered him from ministering to the young. He formally organized the BALIAKAG (Batan-ong Lihok Alang sa Kaangayan ug Gugma/ Youth Movement Towards Justice and Love). Joel Torres Cruz, from the Archdiocese of Zamboanga is an “honorable kagawad” who in life was a model of Church and community leadership in his own city of Zamboanga. Danny Boy Ramos Villanueva, from the Diocese of Antipolo is a young man who just recently organized their own “parangal” for their outstanding youth ministers in his diocese. Most Rev. Rolando Joven Tria Tirona, prelate of Infanta was the third ECY chair when he was then Bishop of Malolos. In 1998, he organized a regular national gathering of young people which now became the National Youth Day. It was in his term when the National Catholic Filipino Youth Survey and the Kalakbay were made. Bro. Elmer Cobar Rodriguez, a Salesian of Don Bosco, was for many years was in charge of the Training Center, the out-of-school program of the Salesians giving hope to many poor youth. He established the Ampon, that cater to poor youth from the provinces who can avail of a 15-month technical course.

The next awardees are pillars of their dioceses in their own right.

Antonio Alex Ayo Manongdo, from the Apostolic Vicariate of Baguio is a multi-talented and anti-drug advocate and radio announcer who founded the Breviarians in 1999 with the motto, “Bring Every Soul to Christ the King”. As a youth, he got lost in faith but today, he commits his life to the young so that the next generation will not experience what he had undergone. 

 Freddie Hernandez Bernardino, from the Diocese of Antipolo, is a diocesan youth coordinator who has a soft spot for children in conflict with the law. On top of that, he is a team member preparing young professionals to be firm in the faith in order to become missionaries; Nestornuevo Dubduban Lansin, from the Diocese of Surigao, is a head teacher whose forte on formation goes beyond the classroom. He has always been the adviser of the Diocesan Formation Team, organizing and facilitating programs for the youth. Rhoderick Gavero Hernandez, from the Archdiocese of Davao, is a multi-awarded youth minister because of his involvement in pastoral advocacies relevant to Mindanao. He is a member of Operation Build-Up and Coordinator of Sagop Kinabuhi in his Archdiocese. Salesian Society of St. John Bosco, whose three confreres became National Youth Directors of the NSYA, while others serve as Regional Directors in the places they were assigned. They opened their doors to national youth events like World Youth Day preparations, Taize in Manila and even during this National Youth Day. They have been running for seven years now the John Paul II Catechetics and Youth Ministry Conferences. Loreto Salvador San Juan, from the Student Catholic Actions of the Philippines, is part of the organizing committee of this year’s NYD and of the Executive Team for this year’s double celebration. He is part of SCAP since high school days in Ramon Magsaysay High School. He rose from the rank of leader to Executive Secretary. Jessica Joy Vasquez Candelaria, started back in her parish in Las Piñas when she was invited by her parish priest. She got involved and fell in love with the ministry and has just stepped down as Executive Secretary of the Youth Desk of the Federation of Asian Bishop’s Conference’s Office of the Laity and Family.

National Youth Commission Commissioner Asec. Earl Saavedra, one of the luminaries said that many criteria were set to choose the awardees.

“First is the minister who initiated the best practices done in their parishes, not just practices but those that possess good initiative and that sustain. Another is that how many were affected by those practices. Finally is the involvement of the society,” he explained

Asked why he accepted the invitation to be one of the judges he said that he had the passion to be in the youth ministry for he was a former seminarian.

“This activity should not be hindered for this is done by a non-payable organization. This awarding promotes a sense of volunteerism. Ideas, values and attitudes of an ideal youth that can serve as a model will be found in those awardees-those people who serve in the Church,” Saavedra said.

He also remarked that the youth minister must continue what he or she has started and become an instrument to the youth in serving the community and God.

Around 70 youth ministers from different parts of the country were nominated, then shortlisted to 25 by five luminaries who were invited to choose the awardees for the John Paul II National Youth Ministry Awards last Oct. 28.

The Recognition Committee was headed by Most Rev. Roberto Mallari, Auxiliary Bishop of San Fernando, Pampanga. Other members of the committee were Bishop Gerardo Alminanza, Auxiliary Bishop of Jaro, Ambassador Henrietta “Tita” de Villa, Former Philippine Ambassador to the Holy See and presently the National Chairperson for the Parish Pastoral Council for Responsible Voting (PPC-RV); Commissioner Earl Saavedra, Commissioner for Mindanao of the National Youth Commission; and the Vice President of the Ayala Young Leaders Alumni Association, Mrs. Clarissa Geron-Riva. (Narwin Gonzales/Jandel Posion)

sources:  http://www.cbcpnews.com/?q=node/17625/319735

              http://youthpinoy.com/index.php/yp-latest/yp-news/252-25-youth-ministers-awarded

FR. JOEL BAYLON, CBCP Episcopal Commission on Youth