Peace of mind and heart this Christmas!
May God strengthen us and give us joy in spite of how we feel physically.
Enjoy Christmas everybody !
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St Mary’s Academy of Caloocan City 53rd Commencement Exercises
The St Mary’s Academy of Caloocan City celebrated their 53rd Commencement Exercises on March 26, 2011 at the SMACC Audi –Gym with the theme “ The Ignacian-Marian Graduates: Responding to the call of Christian Charity and Stewardship”.
There were more than 200 graduates as presented by Mrs. Ma. Dolores B. Agoncillo , High School Principal and declared as graduates by Sis Ma. Andes Yee, School Directress.
The SMACC 53rd Commencement Exercises, was highlighted by Thanksgiving Mass officiated by Fr Allan V. Lopez, OP , followed by the graduation ceremony. There was also awarding of medals to the outstanding graduates of Batch 2011. The Academic General Excellence medals were given to John Arden S. Romanillos, Valedictorian; Mary Rose D. Mercado, Salutatorian; Ma. Liane Claudette C. Bote , First Honorable Mention; Ma. Isabela C. Villacorta, Second Honorable Mention; Ma. Christine F. Tadique, Third Honorable Mention.
The parents and families of awardees of graduating seniors were requested to go to the stage when the grad’s name was called to pin the medals of the awardees. Also there was a slide show of SMACC Batch 2011 graduation pictures.
John Arden S. Romanillos, Class Valedictorian, delivered the Address of Gratitude. He expressed in behalf of SMACC Batch 2011 their sincere appreciation and gratitude to their teachers, school officials and parents whose presence and guidance help ingrained in them the values of faith, love and charity.
Finally the SMACC Batch 2011 gathered on stage to sing The Alma Mater Song and St Mary’s Hymn. Their graduation song was “My Life Begins Today” by Bruno Mars.
The Recessional completed the ceremony and graduates share handshakes, hugs, smiles, and tears with their well-wishers.
Congratulations to the SMACC High School Batch 2011!
Congratulations too to my daughter Roxanne Marie G .Pena , loyalty awardee and a member of SMACC High School Batch 2011. She is my youngest daughter and she’s awesome. I was teary eyed as she gave me her loyalty medal. It will be 6 years more before her next graduation. Hugs and kisses for you my sweet girl!
“ Whichever path you choose, graduates of 2011, may you find only success before you.”
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It’s 10 days before Christmas and 5 days to go to finish my shopping and grocery needs for the special day. Of course it will be a celebration for the whole family.
Christmas celebration was different when I was 7, it was about Christmas party in school with our homemade party hat.
When I was 15, it was attending misa de gallo with friends; kris kringle with friends, preparation for the school’s Christmas party and the dress that one has to wear. The outing after the party was the most awaited.
When I was 22, it was Christmas day with a significant other and dinner at home. I was involved with decorating the home, wrapping gifts and cooking for Christmas day.
At 30, it was a meaningful Christmas, this time being a mom to two kids; a Christmas tree adorned the house. Family reunion was the biggest event.
At 39, Christmas did come, it was an unforgettable Christmas, there were gifts, Christmas party, family reunions, shopping and all that. I just wanted to be alone and shunned all gatherings.
At 49, I am thinking what I really want for Christmas, maybe a time for myself where I can do the things I like, a time to reflect on things that make me happy. I am not sure what really makes me happy? Its just that I want to do things that I only like or want. Maybe this is one of my “blue days”. Move on please. PMS go away!
It might not be the same Christmas as we used to but still it will be with my kids and other family members.
Please listen to me at Online Doktora….. my gift this Christmas for you and me!
HAPPY HOLIDAYS EVERYONE!
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A Brink Notes Podcast Network show which aims to proclaim the Word of God to Filipino Catholics all over the world.
The AWIT at PAPURI (Psalms and Praises) Podcast is the reading of the Word of God (Ang Salita ng Diyos) according to the liturgical calendar of the Roman Catholic Church. This production is Brink Notes Podcast Network’s response to Pope Benedict XVI’s call that “we must sail on the digital sea” and “give soul” to the Internet.
Also proponents of this online project have realized that Catholic content available online in Filipino language are very few, if not none at all. This online project aims to provide Catholic content in Filipino language to Filipino speakers worldwide via the Internet.
In his address to the Catholic Bishops’ Conference of the Philippines during its Ad Limina Apostolorum visit last November 29, 2010, the Holy Father has also asked the Catholic laity proficient in social communications to “take their proper place in proposing the Christian message in a convincing and attractive way.”
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