Ecumenical Way of the Cross

The St. George Catholic Church celebrates Good Friday with the "Ecumenical Way of the Cross, participated by hundreds of St. George residents from fourteen different Religious denominations in the area. This event happens every year, as a sign of unity among the diverse religious Christian groups in St. George organized by the Catholic Church in commemoration of Jesus' passion.

New Year

Happy NEW YEAR! Manigong Bagong Taon! New year, New way of Life!

The Visitation

A tiny old lady was informed by a cabin crew that the ladies room was at the front of the aircraft. She obediently followed the instructions and slowly walked all the way to the front, opened the cockpit door and saw the crew at the controls. She immediately closed it and went back to the aisle confused, and told the stewardess; "I'm not going there. There are four men in the ladies room watching TV".

Funny Christmas Get Together

Today we had our Parish Office Staff Christmas get together. The party was set at thirty minutes after twelve noon, but for unknown reason we were not able to begin on time because we were waiting for Sandra and Luz. Fr. Vidal, John, Jill and I, started taking pictures while waiting for Sandra and Luz. As soon as Sandra arrived we prayed, tahnking God for his blessings and for gathering us in a simple lunch. After lunch we opened our gifts.

While Jill was giving out the gifts, I was reminded of one of my most embarassing experienced years ago. I was invited to give a talk to a group of employees in one of the offices in Manila and I was seated in a makeshift flatform. I did'nt realize that part of my pants on my crouch was ripped and some of those were seated infront had notice it. When I was called to the podium I really did'nt know how to walk normally but slowy approached the podium. But as they say the show must go on no matter what. Father Vidal laughed his heart out when he heard my story and told me, "don't ever tell that in your homilies"' It was a real funny but very embarassing experience. At least I was able to make Fr. Vidal laugh.

After we got and opened our gifts, all of us went on our own appointments because Jill has to go for her appointment at 2 o'clock.

All of us went home happy, at least we had a simple Chritmas gathering but we had a lot of fun as you can see it through our pictures being posted here.

My Christmas Tree

I finally put up my Christmas Tree in my office through the help of Roger last Saturday and my small Nativity in my room. It's always been a joy for me to put Christmas tree and lights every christmas season. No matter how simple they maybe. Aside from the Christmas Carols we hear the Christmas Tree and the Nativity reminds us of the First Noel when Jesus became as one of us and one like us to wash away our sins.

O Night Divine

Last night I had the oppotunity to watch the Southern Utah Heritage Choir together with the Desrt High School Choir at the Dixie State College Auditorium. Roger and Peggy Soukup came to pick me up at quarter to seven in the evening. Part of the group who came were Han and her girlfriend, Verda, Pat Healy, Roger & Peggy and myself. I enjoyed listening to the choral rendition of the most inspiring Christmas carols. The show started on time at half fast seven and ended at nine thirty. After the show we proceeded to have a hot strawberry sundae at Mc Donalds over at St. George Boulevard.

Our Lady of Guadalupe Procession

Just end the day joining the Our Lady of Guadalupe procession from Bluff Park till the Church. The procession went on even with the rains and the cold weather and in the absence of police patrol who accompanied us. The love of the Hispanic community to Our Lady of Guadalupe is so deep that not even the rains and the cold weather could stop them from pushing through the procession. The band came late, we were already at 400 West 200 North when they arrived. Hermana Teresa lead us to the praying of the Holy Rosary while in procession. That is how I ended the celebration of my 12th Sacerdotal Anniversary. May the Blessed Mother of Guadalupe continue to intercede for me that I may faithful, effiicient, effective and holy priest that I should be. Mama Mary please pray for me and all priests of the Catholic Church.