OLLP Celebrated its 16th Canonical Establishment Anniversary

“Congratulations! And Happy 16th Canonical Establishment Anniversary of the Our Lady of Lourdes Parish. Thank you Our Lady of Lourdes, our dear mother for the love and protection.”

This is the message of Engr. Gloria O. Cabillas, OLLP Parish Finance Council (PFC) – Construction Committee Chair and CARE Foundation President.

The Our Lady of Lourdes Parish in Bangkal, celebrated its 16th Canonical Establishment Anniversary last Nov. 9. The activity started with a Thanksgiving Mass at 06:00 a.m., presided by Rev. Fr. Henry Campeon, OLLP Parish Administrator. In attendance were Servant Leaders from Gagmay’ng Kristohanong Katilingban and Center Organizations, Movements and Apostolates.

In his homily, Fr. Henry highlighted the role of the church in our lives. As a mother, she gives birth and gives life. As a teacher, she guides children to the right path. “I am happy together with Rev. Fr. Arnulfo Cubero, OLLP resident priest, to celebrate the 16th Anniversary with you,” he said.

The Parade of Servant Leaders by district followed after mass led by the Drums Majorette and Lyre Ensembles from Leon Garcia, Sr. Elementary School.

In the Zumba, Servant Leaders did stretching exercises before breakfast. Basketball and Volleyball had 2 divisions: the Women and Men. The activities lasted until 04:00 p.m., led by Service Ministry Coordinator, Sis. Alice L. Acebedo, together with the Sports Committee.

Bro. Nestor Fruto, Parish Pastoral Council (PPC) Lay Coordinator in his opening message recalled that as the 16th Canonical Establishment Anniversary was brought up during the PPC meeting, Fr. Henry Campeon encouraged to give weight to the celebration like their patronal fiesta.

With the limited time to prepare and some important parish schedule which cannot be cancelled, the objective of making something different was successful. At the end of the day, parishioners realized that what matters is not the number of those who are available but the joy in the faces of those who got involved.

We thank You Heavenly Father, the master of everything that exist, and Our Lord Jesus Christ for the wonderful privilege to partner with You in building Your Kingdom in Bangkal. (Vinny G. Bajo | OLLP SoCCom)