36th Founding Anniversary of St. Mary of the Perpetual Rosary Parish

“Reminiscing the Parish Story and Journey”.

In line with the Feast of the Visitation of the Blessed Virgin Mary to her cousin Elizabeth, the local church of St. Mary of the Perpetual Rosary Parish (SMPRP) Buhangin celebrated its 36th Founding Anniversary last May 31, 2022.

The Eucharistic Celebration was held at the parish church presided by Rev. Fr. Dionisio Tabiliran, Parish Priest at 6:00 o’clock in the morning. GKK Servant Leaders from the different GKKs under SMPRP and Members of the Parish Pastoral Council attended the said Holy Mass.

“We have the reason to celebrate it with joy being a church and people of God journeying together as pilgrims. As always we are grateful and thankful for this foundation celebration in order to remind us of our humble beginnings as a parish church and people of God. Recalling and remembering who we are and what we’ve become as a church especially now 36 years after. In the midst of the pandemic, God does not leave us alone. He accompanied us in our journey for He is our true companion, our bread of life who nourishes us all the way. It is also an act of renewal especially for our Baptismal Promises and Commitment to live out life as witnesses of the Good News of the Gospel.”

The parish priest expressed his gratitude especially to the pillars of SMPRP who stayed from the early years of the parish to the present time. He thanked the priests formerly assigned at SMPRP, the GSLs and servers who helped to nourish the growth of the local church all throughout the years.

“Our real foundation is Jesus Himself: the way, the truth and the life. We have to hold on to Him, cling to Him tightly in order not to lose Him and in order not to be separated away from Him. Like Mary, let us remain humble, look at her as our example of humility, service and having believing and trusting hearts to God.” Fr. Diony added.

After the Holy Mass, everyone had a fellowship at the Parish Gym wherein each Zone brought something to share with others. A program also followed hosted by PSK Parish Coordinator, Mr. Dionisio Daro and Parish Youth Coordinator, Ms. Ellah Lucas wherein a video was presented showing the history of SMPRP from the time of Msgr. Maximo Sarno to the current time of Rev. Fr. Dionisio Tabiliran. The Pillars of SMPRP also presented themselves in front of everyone sharing their names, former ministries and also their roles in the church before. Ms. Hermelita Mapute, Parish SoCCom Coordinator, Mr. Joel Corage, PSAM Coordinator and Mrs. Alice Elardo, Zone 7 PSK Coordinator shared their experiences and journey in the early years until now on what made them service the church for 36 years.

The program and celebration ended with the final message of Fr. Diony saying that this foundation day celebration is just the beginning of the journey towards the coming years and that in this journey may God reward and grant everyone with perseverance, patience and diligence in serving the church. (Allyza Hope Tabigue, GKK SoCCom)