OLLP Bangkal celebrates 15

A mix of no less than two hundred Leaders and Parishioners attended the Thanksgiving Mass celebrated in relation to the 15th Canonical Establishment Anniversary of The Our Lady Of Lourdes Parish in Bangkal at 6:00 a.m., on Nov. 9, 2018.

“Thanking the Lord for the opportunity to celebrate the 15th Canonical Establishment Anniversary of this Parish,” said the Parish Priest Rev. Fr. Leonie H. Espana, in his homily. “The Church also celebrate the Feast of the dedication of the Lateran Basilica in Rome. The Basilica of St. John Lateran is the Cathedral of the Diocese of Rome, the official Ecclesiastical Seat of the Holy Father, the Bishop of Rome, not St. Peter’s Basilica as so many mistakenly believe. Today’s Feast celebrates a mystery that is always relevant. This observance reminds us of our duties and responsibilities; to take special care like for example, the importance of the cleanliness of the Church inside and outside pleasing to the eyes where people are attracted to come and gather together to celebrate His goodness. In the same manner God desires to build a spiritual temple, we have the responsibility to spread the Gospel especially to the members of this Parish and be a real witness. You are the builder. You are the temple,” Fr. Toto added.

“Still journeying as a Parish,” said PPC Lay Coordinator Bro. Nestor Fruto during the breakfast fellowship at the Rectory after the mass. “Fast development… we’re so blessed because of the generosity of the Parishioners, the value of giving and sharing plus the good leadership of the Ways and Means Committee Chair, Dr. Iris Melliza,” the Wedding Apostolate Coordinator Sis Angie Rivera’s comment.

Looking back, God entrusted His plan to His representatives holding them responsible in building His Kingdom in Bangkal: 2003-Feb. 2005, Rev. Fr. Danilo Dotollo the first Parish Priest, Feb 2005-May 31, 2006, Msgr. Paul Cuison, Parish Administrator, Rev. Fr. Zaldy Abonales, Parochial Vicar, and the late Rev. Fr. Glenn Yba, Resident Priest. June 1, 2006-May 31, 2012, Parish Priest Rev. Fr. Voltaire Dimol, June 1, 2012-May 31, 2018, Parish Priest, Rev. Fr. Dexter Veloso and June 1, 2018 the incumbent Parish Priest Rev. Fr. Leonie Espana. These Shepherds have different types of personalities with different styles of leadership, the only thing they have in common is their so much concern for the eternal destiny of the Parishioners. With grateful hearts, thank you so much Fathers, the Vicar of Christ for being part of our 15-year journey. (Vinny G. Bajo | OLLP SoCCom)