S I B O L - Religious Community of the Disciples of Mary

SIBO L
The Official Newsletter of the Disciples of Mary Community
April—June 2014 Volume 1, Issue 2
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2nd Annual F.A.M.I.L.Y & YDM Picnic
Table of Contents
Article
Page
2nd Annual Picnic……..
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F.A.M.I.L.Y Events…….…..
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Viocation Assistance……..
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YDM Activities………….
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Calendar of Events ………
5
Visit to A.M. Seminary……
6
News Update…………..
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Newsletter Staff & Ads……
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May 31st was a great time to relax and unwind in a beautiful
Yorba Regional Park in Anaheim . The picnic was participated by
more than a hundred family members, including some of the
Newman Club students. We were graced by the presence of Fr.
Peter Lavin and Fr. Dodik Atentar, who just arrived from the
Philippines & now assigned in St. Pius X in New York and of
course, our resident priests, Fr. Ian, Fr. Aaron and Fr. Randy, our
game organizers. We had prayers, food and fun games. The joy
and laughter was non-stop in every team and the happiness they
expressed in receiving their prizes. It was a perfect time to spend
an enjoyable moment with family and friends. The enjoyable
day concluded with a rosary and blessing.
F.A.M.I.L.Y and Y.D.M.’s best shot by the lake at Yorba Regional Park, Anaheim during the 2nd Annual Picnic.
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F.A.M.I.L.Y Activities–Past Events
by Vicky Pineda
Casino Turnaround Fundraiser
(March 8, 2014)
The staff in red T- shirts were quite busy
selling BINGO cards and raffle tickets,
serving sandwiches, distributing raffle
prizes in the motor coach going to
Fantasy Springs Casino. A lot of the
lucky players won big bucks. We were
able to raise some amount that benefit the
activities of YDM.
Walk with Christ II– Adult Edition (March 29, 2014)
Fr. Ian, Fr. Aaron, and Fr. Randy offered a Lenten retreat to all members and supporters .
It was a chance for us to nurture and enhance our faith in action. The theme was the 4 G’s
of evangelizing: generosity, goodness, grace, gratitude. An activity that was humbling was
the washing of a friend’s foot.
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Dance Night Fundraiser (May 3, 2014)
This fundraiser was a great success! Thanks to
all who came to support this worthy cause!
Fr. Ian, Fr. Aaron and Fr. Randy showed off
their dancing skills with a dance called
“Happy”. Everyone had fun learning various
line dances which Cynthia Hernandez offered to
teach. Since then, the group decided to continue
with the line dance class once a week.. Come &
join us every Monday at the Music & Motion
dance Studio located in Norwalk, Ca from
8—10 pm for a fun DANCEXERCISE!
Frs. Ian, Randy and Aaron dancing “Happy” at the
Dance Night Fundraiser.
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Vocation Assistance Program for Seminarians Corner
by Milette Killens
In the 1st issue of SIBOL, Vocation Assistance Program Corner, I mentioned “MaMe Ko”
as one of our regular donors. MaMe Ko stands for MAry MEdiatrix KOmunidad which was
formed by a Couples for Christ member, Pete Villegas, on February 26, 2011. The image of
the Mary Mediatrix stays with the host family for at least a month and during that period of
time, the host family schedules a “2000 Hail Marys” prayer on the last Saturday. A donation
box labeled “For the Alagad ni Maria Seminarians” is placed in one of the tables with the
prayer booklets and any donations collected is given for the Vocation Assistance Program.
When I first heard of “MaMe Ko”, I thought it was so cleverly created as it referred to our
Mama Mary being our mother (mommy ko or our mother) which is so perfectly fitting for all
Marian devotees which include our Alagad ni Maria Religious Community. Cheers to this
prayer group for what they do and God’s abundant blessings to all our sponsors and donors.
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DISCIPLES OF MARY MINISTRY IN THE DIOCESE OF ORANGE, USA
Young Disciples of Mary (YDM)–Past Youth Events
By Fr. Mark Aaron Riomalos, AM
H.O.L.Y (Hours of the Lord & Youth)
(April 12, 2014)
In preparation for the coming Holy Week, the
YDM organized a retreat . The best way to prepare
ourselves in celebrating the Holy Week is by the
Sacrament of Reconciliation and the Eucharist.
First Summer Sports Fest (June 28, 2014)
The youth looked forward to this activity as they start their summer vacation. The
Y.D.M and the Newman Club had a fantastic sports events of basketball, volleyball and
some board games at St. Juliana Parish Center in Fullerton, CA. An exhibition game
with the F.A.M.I.L.Y members, the Priests (Frs. Aaron, Ian, Jose) and guests was
played to deepen the camaraderie and friendship among the youth, young adults and
parents. The activity begun with a prayer reflection and culminated with a 5:00 PM
Mass at the church. Fr. Jose from the East Coast participated as a special
guest. Everyone had a joyful feeling at the end of the day and excitement is building
up for another event next year.
Follow us on:
Young Disciples
of Mary
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F.A.M.I.L.Y /YOUNG DISCIPLES OF MARY (YDM)
2014 CALENDAR OF EVENTS
by Norie Gatus
DATE
EVENT
VENUE & TIME
Aug 24
Sunday
“SONGS OF THE HEART”, the
Joey Albert Concert featuring
Msgr. Joe Brennan & Fr. Thomas
Naval
Sept 13
Sat.
F.A.M.I.L.Y & Y.D.M. Celebration Montessori School Field/
of Alagad ni Maria Community’s A.M. Community House
2nd Year Anniversary with Bishop
1-5pm
Kevin Vann as the mass presider
Oct 25
Sat.
YDM Activity– Marian Assembly
Montessori School Field/
A.M. Community House
Nov. 1
Sat.
Halloween Dance Fundraiser
Music & Motion Dance Studio
Nov. 14-16 Friday–
Sunday
A Weekend Retreat for Adults
La Mirada Theater for the
Performing Arts– 6pm
De Paul Center in
Montebello, CA
Dec. 5, 6 &
7
Fri.,Sat.
& Sun.
Proposed Christmas Caroling
Fundraiser
Dec. 6
Sat.
F.A.M.I.L.Y/YDM Christmas Party A.M. House
Dec. 12,13
& 14
Fri.,Sat.
& Sun.
2nd Weekend– Christmas Caroling
2015
SEPT ( exact
25TH Year A.M. FOUNDATION
Anniversary
date TBA)
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Antipolo, Philippines
Loreto Family’s Trip to Alagad ni Maria
Seminary Antipolo City, Philippines
by Cheri Acoba-Loreto
Melo and I visited AM Seminary in Antipolo on April
14, 2014. We can only praise the hospitality of Rosie
and, of course, Fr. Phillip’s grand tour. We were lucky
that they had seminars with young women that day.
We saw in action the apostolate of A.M.. Happy to see
Fr. Mark too. We are so blessed to be part of Alagad
ni Maria F.A.M.I.L.Y.!
News from the A.M. Seminary– PHILIPPINES
The Disciples of Mary (Alagad ni Maria) Family is getting bigger and bigger. . . as of
right now, the statistics of the members are:
Perpetually Professed Members (including priests, deacons, and brothers): 25
Temporary Professed Brothers: 18, Brothers in special program: 5,
Novices: 11, Postulants: 8, Aspirants: 12
The members of the Disciples of Mary are united by the bonds of love and fellowship
wherein each member commits himself to help build up a fraternal, praying, apostolic
Christian Community. (Disciples of Mary Constitution)
Alagad ni Maria Acceptance to Novitiate, Infanta, Quezon
together with Bishop Labayen and the AM Priests.
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An AM Brother celebrating his birthday at the AM San
Pablo Community House with Frs. Philip and Juvy.
We would like to invite you on Sunday,
August 24, 2014 at 6:00 PM for an evening of
"Songs of the Heart, the Joey Albert
Concert". Performing with this timeless &
talented Filipina from Canada are 2 local
popular singing priests, Msgr. Joe Brennan
and Fr. Thomas Naval. Proceeds will benefit
the seminarians, clergy and most especially
the ministries of the Philippine Disciples of
Mary (Alagad ni Maria). This religious group
is very involved in the youth ministry in the
Philippines. They are also beginning to grow
here in the U.S. You can help either by
buying concert tickets or sponsoring an ad
space in the concert souvenir program or
both.
For more info regarding Alagad ni Maria’s
vision and mission and the various ways you
can help, visit our website at
www.disciplesofmary.net.
Sibol Newsletter Staff
You are all invited to
F.A.M.I.L.Y
Weekend Retreat for Adults
on
November 14, 15 & 16, 2014 at
The De Paul Evangelization
Center 1105 S. Bluff Rd.
Montebello, CA 90640
Vicky Pineda
Editor-n-Chief
Members:
Norie Gatus, Tess Quiaoit,
Vicky Laurel
Contributors:
Fr. Aaron Riomalos, AM,
Fr. Randy Sampinto A.M. ,Cheri Loreto,
For inquiries:
Contact Ike - 714.920.8527
Fr. Ian - 714.471.5357
Milette Killens
Adviser: Fr. Ian Bustonera, AM
Sibol(see-bal) - The title is a Filipino term
meaning “spring”.
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