JANUARY 2012

January 21 SAT

Fr. Toto received all the schedules of the parish today, two weddings and the morning Mass as Fr. Tim and our visiting priest, Fr. Aris Escobal went to Davao. Fr. Alain also went to attend the general assembly of the Agusan Catholic Educational Association (ACEA) in Cabadbaran. The community is complete again starting today after the long vacation of some members.

January 22 Sun

On the air Mass was celebrated by our visiting priest, Fr. Aris Escobal. The niece of Fr. Tim, Rosebert Jusayan with his wife arrived on a visit here from there work in Kuwait. Fr. Alain celebrated the second Mass and Fr. Toto did the baptisms and the evening Mass. Fr. Tim went to a barrio Mass in Alang-alang, Agusan del Sur.

January 23 Tue

Classes again so Fr. Alain is busy in the school today. Fr. Tim brought Rosebert Jusayan's family to Butuan. Fr. Toto accepting blessings and extreme unction in the afternoon.

January 24 Wed

The community met for an emergency meeting to discuss the upcoming schedules of Triennium Retreat. The community decided to travel together for this retreat. We also decided to accept Elvie Mandam as full time co-worker of the convent. This means she's accepted as regular since January 2012. There will be some adjustments for her salary. Nay Peryang, our cook, requested to retire from her job. The community is looking for a replacement. The community discussed also the coming visits of the Curia Councilors representing Fr. Fernando Millan Romeral. We will be expecting the visit of Fr. Desire Alimange and Fr. Albertus Herwanta.

January 28-29

The Parish Youth officers had their recollection with Fr. Toto Jaranilla in Alegria, Agusan del Sur Chapel. More than 40 youth participated in this annual recollection and bonding. The day after saw them going to Britania, Agusan del Sur for their outing.









January 31 Tue

Fr. Tim and Fr. Toto attended the Presbyterium meeting in Butuan. Diocesan concerns were tackled and it was decided to hold a seminar on mining in San Francisco, Agusan del Sur sometime on March. Nay Peryang retired as cook today, we had a send-off dinner at the same time welcome for Mother Emma who will be working as new cook.