2^nd Grand Marian Exhibit: The visitation of Our Lady of Most Holy Rosary of Manaoag at San Pablo Apostol Parish in Tondo

The official replica of our Lady of Manaoag stayed in SPA Complex, Newland from September 30 until October 8, 2012. During her (Our Lady of Manaoag) stay in Tondo, there were masses, vigils, Harana kay Maria, exhibit of different faces of Mary and other activities which help the parishioners to nourish their faith. Because of this, the Canossian Priests and Sisters together with the Parish Council, especially Temporalities Ministry and Worship Ministry,  the community would like to thank Mark Dave Saan, June Diaz and their colleagues including: Alexander Israel, Alfie Arce, Aurea Navoa, Aurea Pahati, Bon Joey Trinidad, Daniel Tan, Edward Namit, Elenito Pedreño, Eugene Joseph Ramirez, Fernando Gonzales, Fortunato Bondoc, Jeffrey Sales, Jijie Fernando, John Rey Figueroa, Lydia Francisco, Napoleon Sibu, Norman Lungsod, Paulo de Jesus, Romeo Dulce and Warren Encarnacion for making this event successful.   

Again, our deepest gratitude!

2^nd Grand Marian Exhibit:Ang Pagbisita ng Ina ng Santo Rosaryo ng Manaoag sa Parokya ng San Pablo Apostol, Tundo

Ang opisyal na replika ng ng Ina ng Santo Rosaryo ng Manaoag ay nanatili sa San Pablo Apostol Complex, Bagong Lupa mula Setyembre 30 hanggang Otkubre 8, 2012. Sa kanyang pananatili sa Tundo, nagkaroon ng mga misa, pagdarasal ng Rosaryo, Harana sa Mahal na Ina, eksibit ng iba’t ibang mukha ni Maria at marami pang iba na nakatulong sa mga taong nasasakupan ng Parokya ng San Pablo upang mapagyaman at mapalalim ang kanilang pananampalataya. Dahil dito, ang mga Kanosyanong Pari at Madre kasama ang buong Konseho ng Parokya, higit lalo ang Ministri ng Temporalities at Ministri ng Worship ay buong pusong nagpapasalamat kina Mark Dave Saan, June Diaz kaisa ang kanilang mga kaibigan na sina Alexander Israel, Alfie Arce, Aurea Navoa, Aurea Pahati, Bon Joey Trinidad, Daniel Tan, Edward Namit, Elenito Pedreño, Eugene Joseph Ramirez, Fernando Gonzales, Fortunato Bondoc, Jeffrey Sales, Jijie Fernando, John Rey Figueroa, Lydia Francisco, Napoleon Sibu, Norman Lungsod, Paulo de Jesus, Romeo Dulce at Warren Encarnacion; upang maging matagumpay ang naturang Gawain.

The arrival of Our Most Holy Rosary (Our Lady of Manaoag)
Ang pagdating ng Mahal na Ina ng Santo Rosaryo - Setyembre 30, 2012

During the procession of the Most Holy Rosary in Tondo
Ang Kanyang paglibot sa ilang barangay na nasasakupan ng San Pablo Apostol Parish - Oktubre 3, 2012

The preparation for the Grand Procession.
Ang paghahanda para sa Maringal na Prusisyon - Oktubre 6, 2012

Image of San Pablo Apostol carried by Knights of San Pablo Apostol.
Ang imahe ni San Pablo Apostol habang ipinuprusisyon ng Knights of San Pablo Apostol kasama ang Mahal na Ina- Oktubre 3, 2012

The Departure of Our Lady of Manaoag.
Ang pag-alis ng Mahal na Ina - Oktubre 8, 2012

During the preparation befiore the coming of Our Lady of the Most Holy Rosary.
Ang paghahanda bago ang pagdating ng Mahal na Ina ng Santo Rosaryo - Setyembre 29, 2012

Muli, ang aming marubdod na pasasalamat! 

                                   San Pablo Apostol Tondo

                    Parish Team for the Year of the Faith

Church Construction Progress - 04April2012

Progress of the project (new church construction): 

We have submitted the papers - technical designs to the engineering office of the Manila City Hall to get the building permit and we are waiting for their evaluation regarding the payment of taxes. We had an appointment with Mayor A. Lim and he assured us of a big discount when it comes to the payment of taxes. 

We have already chosen and signed the contract with the company (LC BUILDERS & DEVELOPERS, INC.) that will do the work of the piles – 210  piles, with a cost of around 10 million pesos. It is expensive but necessary for the construction work due to the type of soil that we have here in Tondo and the location which is near the sea. They have started the testing work (see photos).

At the same time we are in the process of selecting the company for the foundation (General contractor). Immediately after Easter we will make the final decision on this and start the purchase of materials for the foundations.

This is for us Phase one and this is what we can do with our limited funds. 

To donate online, click here.  Thank you!

Thank You!

Message for the Groundbreaking of the New Church of San Pablo

 

On January 22, 2012 we celebrated in our parish the feast of our Patron San Pablo Apostol.  The Theme of our feast this year was “sama-sama magpasalamat, magdiriwang at magkaisa sa pagtatag ng bagong simbahan”  or “All together we thank, celebrate and collaborate in building the new church’  because in this year we are going to start also a big project: the construction of the new Church of San Pablo in the complex where on October 3, 2010 we had the blessing of the new youth formation and social centre.

             

The theme is not only inviting us to look back with gratitude or to have a  meaningful celebration but it provokes all us to work together in the building up of our community, our new church and in bringing more Catholics back to the Lord, in becoming true missionaries in our parish like Saint Paul.  It is also what our new archbishop of Manila. Luis Antonio Tagle, DD told us during his homily at the Solemn Mass after the groundbreaking ceremony. We are proud of this beautiful design of the church of stone made by our friend and famous Italian Arch. Danilo Lisi –that might become a landmark of Tondo in the future, but this ought to be an expression of a more beautiful and alive church of people here in Tondo. The building of the church is possible through the cooperation and participation of everybody: priests and lay people, rich and poor, young and old, men and women.

           

Well! Seeing the enthusiasm shown by the fathers, Canossian sisters, PPCC leaders, Finance committee and youth both in the preparation and the participation in the day of the celebration I am sure that there is hope for success. Though we live in a poor area and have limited financial resources  we have talented and committed people ‘living stone’ that can make this dream become a reality.

            
I wish to thank not only our guests like the Italian Ambassador Luca Fornari and wife, the mayor of Manila Alfredo. Lim, Cong. Atong Asilo, the city councillors, Arch. Danilo Lisi who came from Italy, our benefactors and friends, all the people present in this memorable event but all those who worked hard to make this event a success.  May the Lord bless you all! But let’s not forget that this is just the beginning of our long journey... We still count on you! Thank you.

Fr. Carlo.