The community of Carmel Agusan travelled to Carmel Manila via Butuan to attend the spirituality forum. Upon our arrival in the Manila airport, we were met by the group of Carmelites leaving for Malang, Indonesia to attend the conference on Carmelite schools. Fr. Alain, Karl Reformina and some teachers and students are going to attend the said conference. We were then hosted to an expensive dinner in Manila Resort Hotel by the family friends of Arlene Cabanban and Lea Cabanban our associates who are with us to attend the Spirituality forum. Rocky Lee fetched us from the airport via the L300.
August 2-5, 2011
Carmel Agusan joined the Spirituality Forum organized by the Institute of Spirituality in Asia (ISA) in Manila. This year's theme has focused on our integration of the Church of the Poor to assess if the new wind has really blown in our people's lives. This serves as a kind of evaluation for the Basic Ecclesial Community program after its implementation from Vatican II thru the Plenary Council of the Philippines II promulgation. Agusan Carmel contributed by its active participation in the Spirituality Forum.
August 6, 2011 Sat
Carmel Agusan took the plane back to San Francisco via Butuan. The community composed of the Friars, Associates, Bro. Irvin Mangmang, a few of Mount Carmel College's admin and faculty were met by Jun Villanueva in the airport of Butuan. In the evening, Arlene Cabanban fetched Fr. Toto Jaranilla for a blessing and dinner in his parents' place.
August 7, 2011 Sun
A busy day as only two priests are here to administer the sacraments. In the morning, Fr. Toto celebrated the on-the-air Mass, 8am Mass which was followed by a lot of blessings, Baptism, and Sacrament of Healing. This kept him busy for the whole morning and afternoon. Fr. Tim Jusayan in the meanwhile went to Alang-alang and when he returned from the barrio celebrated the 3pm and 5pm Masses.
August 8, 2011 Mon
Fr. Jaranilla resumed his classes in Mount Carmel College in preparation for the Mid-Term exams which is scheduled on August 4 and 5. Fr. Jusayan celebrated the morning Mass.
August 9, 2011 Tue
Feast day of St. Edith Stein (Teresa Benedicta of the Cross). Fr. Toto celebrated the fiesta Mass in the morning. We received also some religious visitors after the Mass. They are from Hospitaller Brothers/Sisters and a Sister of St. Charles Borromeo. In the evening, we attended the Vicariate Meeting in Prosperidad, Agusan del Sur. We discussed on the role of the catechists against the proselytizing tendencies of some religions who use the time set for catechesis... thus confusing the young minds of our youth. We recommended that our catechists should be equipped in terms of doctrinal teachings.
August 10, 2011 Wed
Midterm Exams of Mount Carmel College here in Agusan. Fr. Toto gave test to almost 80 of his students in College. Fr. Tim celebrated the morning Mass. Fr. Toto had a funeral Mass in the morning and in the afternoon, celebrated the Fiesta Mass for St. Lawrence. He challenged the youth to follow the example of Lawrence of laying down our life like a seed for the sake of others.
August 11, 2011 Thu
Fr. Toto celebrated the morning Mass. Fr. Tim celebrated a Mass in DPWH and also a funeral. The postulants ended their immersion in Por Cristo Home for the Elderly in Butuan and they are back in San Francisco for a week-long processing.
August 13, 2011 Sat
Arrival of Fr. Alain, Ann Abelita and our two Carmel Youth from Indonesia. They attended the Asia-Oceania Carmelite School Conference. Fr. Toto went to Sta. Irene at 5pm for Novena Mass in preparation of their Annual Fiesta of St. Roch. At 8pm, Fr. Toto gave a talk to the Knights of Columbus and Daughters of Mary Immaculate (San Francisco Chapter) regarding the topic brotherhood and sisterhood. Below are the pictures of Fr. Alain and the group during their conference in Indonesia.
August 14, 2011 Sun
Fr. Alain celebrated the on-the-air Mass. Fr. Toto blessed the signage of the Daughters of Mary Immaculate (DMI) located near the entrance of the Municipal Hall. He later witnessed the induction of the new Knights of Columbus Officers in their Hall. Fr. Tim did the barrio Mass. In the afternoon, Fr. Toto celebrated the 3pm and 5pm Masses.
August 15, 2011 Mon
After Fr. Toto celebrated the morning Mass, he had a confirmation for 17 individuals soon to be married. Fr. Tim went to the barrio for a fiesta Mass with 70 baptisms. In the afternoon, the ordered new tables made of driftwood arrived.
August 17, 2011 Wed
Fr. Tim went to pay the ordered driftwood tables and tiles. Fr. Toto celebrated the morning Mass and Fr. Alain the afternoon Mass.
August 18, 2011 Thu
The Board of Trustees (BOT) of the Carmelite Schools held their meeting in Cebu. Fr. Alain left Agusan to attend this meeting. Fr. Tim with the postulants went to the sea for their program evaluation during their stay in Por Cristo. In the evening, we had our community night in Lea Cabanban's residence with the Carm.O.L. Sisters and the Associates. We sang songs, danced to the music and celebrated life.
August 19, 2011 Fri
Fr. Tim celebrated the morning Mass. Today is also the Acquaintance Program of the College students.
August 20, 2011 Sat
Ms. Cynthia Lakip arrived for the week-long processing of the postulants. Fr. Tim went to Davao to be with the family of the Exala. The father of Fr. Topi died and he represented our community in the wake. Fr. Toto celebrated two funerals and a wedding in the absence of Fr. Tim. Bro. Irvin Mangmang gave a lecture on Liturgy and Eucharist to the Carmel youth today.
August 24, 2011 Wed
The community represented by Tim, Alain and Emman went to Davao to attend the burial of the father of Topi who died. They also met the formators who will come to San Francisco for its annual meeting and assessment.
August 25-27
The formators discussed on the initial formation program of the Carmelites in the Philippines. The meeting was held in the parents' residence of our associate, Lea Oclarit Cabanban. We reflected on our formation program and began to see possibilities for improvements. We tried to address the many demands towards formation and what is expected of us by the Chapter. Joining the meeting are: Fr. Noel Rosas, Convenor; Tim Jusayan, Postulant Director; Rhen Caculitan for Student Friary; Cynthia Lakip, Lay Formator; Toto Jaranilla, assistant for postulancy; and on invitation Fr. Christian Buenafe, the Superior.
August 27, 2011 Sat
Some members of the senior Carmel Youth since 1991 to the present College CY attended a recollection organized for them to re-acquaint with the Carmelite charism conducted by Fr. Toto Jaranilla in the GKK Hall during the afternoon of the said date. Since, some are married already we named them now Lay Carmelites (LC) to cover not only the youths but even those in married life. Fr. Alain meanwhile received the new members of Carmel Youth in the afternoon. Two chapters joined the celebration that of San Francisco and Lapinigan. A dinner followed prepared pot luck by the students.
August 28, 2011 Sun
Masses today were done by the guest Carmelite priests: Fr. Rhen Caculitan and Fr. Noel Rosas who were here for the Formators' meeting. Earlier, Fr. Christian Buenafe, the Superior left early for Davao's flight to Manila. Fr. Toots attended the Formators' meeting also and gave updates on his Council's vision regarding Formation.
August 29, 2011 Mon
Since there are no classes today, it was decided that the working students with the postulants will go to the sea for a swim. The Carmel Youth meanwhile, decided to go to the pools of Juvelan for a dip. Fr. Alain and Fr. Toto joined them.
August 30, 2011 Tue
The community attended the Presbyterium Meeting in Butuan. In the afternoon, we had a community recreation in Gaisano as we watched a film. When we arrived in the evening, we got invited to a dinner in the Dado's residence. Fr. Alain left at night for Escalante meeting.
August 31, 2011 Wed
Resumption of classes in Mount Carmel College. Fr. Tim went to a barrio fiesta with wedding, baptisms and confirmation but late did he realize that he left the Ritual for Priests. Fr. Toto celebrated the 6am Mass. A lot of financial work today as this is our salary day.
September 1, 2011 Thu
Fr. Tim celebrated the 6am Mass. Fr. Toto had some baptisms around 8am.
September 4, 2011 Sun
Fire from destroyed wirings of the stove broke off in the kitchen which led to frantic running to and fro in the evening. After pouring a pail of water on the stove, fire was quench. But the stove is unusable anymore. Fr. Tim reminded the students to always clean the stove as oil and grease which often accumulated under the stove attract the rats to bite the wirings. Fr. Alain arrived from Bacolod in the evening.
September 5, 2011 Mon
Fr. Alain celebrated the morning Mass. Fr. Tim went to the barrio Mass. Fr. Toto received 6 persons for the sacrament of confirmation. Before lunch, he did a sacrament of healing to a very sick man. He noticed that the family did not even have one cross in the house, so he gave one cross which we kept in our refectory.
September 8, 2011 Thu
On the birthday of Mary, the community officially transferred back to the old renovated convent, the monastery of the Carmelites of Agusan del Sur. At 4am, the administration, faculty, staff and studentry of Mount Carmel College had its early dawn procession around the town to commemorate the birthday of Mary. The 6am Mass was full of devotees of Our Lady and a breakfast meal followed in the GKK hall. The 8am Campus Mass was celebrated by Fr. Toto Jaranilla. Today, as we transferred to the old convent, Lea Cabanban and Neneng placed the curtains and did some beautification of the house. Fr. Alain went to Rosario and Prosperidad for Masses in Father Urios High School and Mount Carmel High School respectively.
September 11, 2011 Sun
Fr. Tim celebrated the radio Mass at 6am. During his homily, he told of a man in the US with the name of George Wilson who was convicted for murder. "Wilson was pardoned by President Jackson then, but surprisingly Wilson rejected the pardon... eventually he was killed after the Supreme Court gave its final decision." Fr. Tim expounded, we should not reject the forgiveness of God... we should recognize our fault and be responsible for it. Fr. Toto celebrated the 2nd Mass at 8am. Fr. Alain Balasabas officiated the baptism. Fr. Tim also went to the barrio for Mass and other sacramental work. At 3pm Fr. Toto celebrated the children's Mass and at 5pm, Fr. Alain concluded the day with a celebration of evening Mass.
September 12-15
The community together with the Associates and Sem. Irvin Mangmang had its first annual retreat as newly recomposed community under the direction of Bishop Zacarias Jimenez, Bishop Emeritus of Butuan Diocese. We had the retreat in Butuan. Our topic was Forming a Contemplative Community. The good bishop reminded us that not only the priests are called to evangelical counsels as the gospel was written not only for the clerics, but that this call is for all, religious and lay. He further encouraged us "to hear what the other is saying even without words" as this is also the essence of a real contemplative spirit. With the question, "what do we longed for?" the bishop echoed God's question to prophet Elijah on the mountain, "what are you doing here?" These questions led us to discussions and reflection on the meaning of our lives. We went back to our experiences and meditated on it. Our associate Lea Cabanban would later share her experiences during the Mass on August 13 that her family life is a gift from God but that she is just a caretaker of this family, she further elucidated that letting go is indeed important even with our management of children. We can only guide them but we should not impose our choices and wants on them.
After the retreat, the community proceeded to Camiguin for bonding. We stayed for two days in the house of Miss Billena, the aunt of Fr. Gilbert Billena. We visited the sites like Katibawasan Falls, the white island, the station of the cross, the sunken cemetery, Sto. Nino Cold Spring, the Ardent Hot Spring and the other sites. On September 15 Thursday, we are back to our community in San Francisco, Agusan to resume our work after a deserved reflection and bonding.
September 17-18
Fr. Jaranilla guided the Third Order Carmelites of Prosperidad, Agusan del Sur for their preparatory retreat for Final Profession. We went to Amamio Beach near Buenavista. The TOC discerned on their lives how they lived out the charism of Community, Contemplation and Service in their day-to-day lives.
September 19, 2011 Mon
Our associate Leah Oclarit Cabanban's family was visited by Fr. Oclarit, a Passionist priest who is a close friend of Fr. Emman Vallega. Fr. Oclarit was assigned to Balanga Diocese where he met Fr. Emman. He is on visit to meet his relatives on the Oclarit family.
September 20, 2011 Tue
Fr. Oclarit celebrated the morning Mass and had breakfast with our community. Fr. Alain left during lunch time for Davao for CEAP meeting. Fr. Oclarit together with Lea Cabanban visited also Fr. Emman in Rosario. In the evening, the community was invited to a common Birthday celebration of three household members of the Oclarit family. It was a joyous celebration witnessed by us and Fr. Jaime Oclarit. We ended the day with songs in the Oclarit residence. With sadness also, we pray for the victims of Martial Law which is commemorated today.
September 21, 2011 Wed
We welcomed Bishop Zacarias Jimenez who brought five Korean Sisters and five Filipina Sisters for vocation campaign in Mount Carmel College. Bishop Iti was welcomed by the community Prior, Fr. Tim Jusayan. Fr. Tim toured them thru the newly refurbished house. The good bishop said, it's like a new house not to think that it is just refurbished.
September 22, 2011 Thu
Fr. Tim, our prior, realized that our water tank is beyond repair from bacteria after he saw how dirty the water is. Now the community discussed on possible ways of arresting this problem. We planned to procure a plastic water tank located outside the house and constructed higher than the house for water pressure. We welcomed in the afternoon, two visitor sisters from Carmelite Missionaries and the Augustinian Sisters of Consolation who are here for vocation promotion.
September 24, 2011 Sat
Fr. Toto Jaranilla gave a recollection for all Third Order Carmelites Aspirants and Postulants in the Carmelite District of Agusan del Sur. Fr. Alain arrived from the CEAP convention in Davao City.
September 25, 2011 Sun
Fr. Toto went to Rosario for the recollection of the Final professed TOC there. He celebrated the 5pm Mass in Rosario as Fr. Emman went to a far-flung barrio and came back late. Fr. Alain and Fr. Tim divided the schedules in San Francisco, Agusan del Sur as only the two of them are left in the parish this Sunday.
September 27, 2011 Tue
Fr. Tim and Fr. Emman attended the presbyterium in Butuan. Fr. Jun Nunez of the diocese rode with them in going down to Butuan. Fr. Toto is left to say Mass in Karaos and to hear the confession of 40 children. After the Mass, he with some members of the choir proceeded to Lapag for a dip in the cold swimming pool there. At 2pm he went home for his class in Mount Carmel College.
September 28, 2011 Wed
Fr. Tim celebrated the novena Mass in Prosperidad, Agusan del Sur. It can be recalled that this parish used to be under our care. This novena Mass is in honor of St. Michael, the Archangel the patron saint of Bahbah (the other name of Prosperidad. Fr. Tim was the last Carmelite Parish Priest of Bahbah before it was turnedover to the Diocese of Butuan.
September 29, 2011 Thu
Fiesta Mass of Sts. Michael, Gabriel and Raphael. Fr. Toto celebrated the morning Mass in San Francisco. Fr. Tim went to Lapag for their fiesta Mass. Fr. Emman went to Prosperidad to join the annual fiesta. At noon, Fr. Tim went to Butuan to procure the platic water tank which will hold 1,000 liters of water as our water tank is beyond repair and bacteria is accumulating in it. Fr. Toto in the afternoon went to Rosario to celebrate the 2nd novena Mass of Nuestra Senor del Rosario, the patroness of Rosario. In the evening at 8pm, Fr. Toto went to Barangay 5 to be an inspiration speaker to the Family Groupings who are celebrating the anti-vesperas of Saint Therese of the Child Jesus.
September 30, 2011 Fri
Fr. Tim celebrated the morning Mass. Fr. Toto then did a baptism and funeral blessing. At 1pm, he blessed the new building of San Francisco Colleges. Irvin Mangmang fetched the postulants in San Luis who are on exposure with the Lumad (Indigenous People). They are on three day processing before they will come back. Fr. Alain is already 5 days in Dumaguete for the School Board Meeting.
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