Yesterday November 22, 2009, the Filipino Catholic Community of Sts. Peter and Paul celebrated second yeard of it's existence with a Thanksgiving Mass and a Dinner at Sts. Peter and Paul Church in West Valley City, Utah. More than a hundred members of the community attended the said event. Most of those who were there when the community was just starting were present, a number of them were not around for reasons we don't know of. But I believe that they are also happy that the small group of Filipino Catholics around Salt Lake City and the Valley area had grown to it's present number.
There was festive mood among the members present. Kids did some parlor games prepared by Carmela and company. Different naative Filipino foods were served, and the celebration would not have been complete sans LECHON courtesy of Leo.
Kuya Rudy Padua, after all the visitors and guests left suggested that for the next anniversary we need to invite the Bishop to come and celebrate the Mass with us. I told them that before that invitation, they have to formally organize themselves and chose the leaders of the community. Things went smoothly even without leaders but it would have been better if there's a core pastoral group to lead the community. Before the party is over came the snow fall. But all of the members went home happy.
My sincerest thanks and appreciation to those who in one way or the other contributed to the success of this years celebration. To those who put their time, talent and treasures, the organizing committee , the choir, the faithful members and guests and to everyone who took part in the celebration. May the good Lord reward you for your generosity. Mabuhay ang Sambayanan ng Filipinong Katoliko ng Sts. Peter and Paul Parish.
See you next year folks!
