In the Midst of Uncertainties

The GKK San Jose-Ipil of San Roque Parish-Malabog held their 8th Fiesta last May 2, 2023 where a Thanksgiving Mass presided by Rev. Fr. Arnold Balaquinto, Parish Priest was celebrated. Present during the celebration were not just the members of the said GKK, but also the members and GSL’s of Zone 2 where GKK San Jose-Ipil belongs. During the homily of Fr. Arnold, he reminded everyone that whatever life may bring, God is with us. Hence, we must submit everything to Him. Just like Saint Joseph, he was in a situation where everything seemed to be impossible and hard to believe and the best thing he did was to listen to God.

“Salamat sa pag-anhi, padayon lang ta sa atong pagpangalagad”, Nanay Liliosa Hernan, PSK said in her words of gratitude before the Holy Mass ended. Everyone shared lunch prepared by the GKK members and GSL’s. Also present during the celebration were some of the faculty members of Bacsarpa Elementary School, the nearest school to the GKK.

And since it was a day of thanksgiving, Sis. Rhian Maica Baguio, PSB with the support of PYA expressed her gratefulness through organizing parlor games which gave joy to the little ones. As a result, the elders who were watching them also gave their wide smiles. It was indeed a day of celebrating blessings from God.

As the members of this GKK continues to journey as one united church, they try their best to embody the virtue of St. Joseph. a humble believer of God who always followed His will. Because in a world full of uncertainties, there is a God who always gives a hundred percent assurance of his presence. (Jozeil Crodua | San Roque Parish-Malabog SoCCom)