Sunday, October 19, 2008

SAINT URSULA, PATRONESS OF BINANGONAN

The exact date and place of the birth of Saint Ursula cannot be exactly determined. We knew she was born in Britain in the fifth century. She was the daughter of a British King and was renowned for her beauty and wisdom. One writer describes her in the following words: "She was not only graceful and beautiful, but of rare scholarship. Her mind was stored with knowledge and enlightened with wisdom. She knew the courses of the stars and of the winds. She was acquainted with the history of the world; she had read about the poets and philosophers. Above all, she was versed in scholastic divinity, so that the doctors of the church were amazed by her learning."

This accomplished lady was sought in marriage by a prince of Brittany, but she was reluctant to marry. She sought excuses for delay. In company with eleven virgins (some say eleven thousand), she went on a pilgrimage to Rome before consenting to the nuptials. They reached the Holy City and were honorably received by Pope Cyriacus.

On their way home from Rome, a storm drove them northward, and their ship was forced to to land in Cologne, a territory occupied by the Heathen Huns. Here, Saint Ursula and her companions were barbarously murdered in defense of their faith.

Devotions to Saint Ursula as patroness of young girls spread rapidly in Europe and today, we find her chosen as patroness of many institutions and churches.

The bones of the martyr are said to be still preserved in Saint Ursula's church in Cologne. (CATHOLIC ENCYCLOPEDIA, Vol. XV, Pages 225-228).

The feastday of Saint Ursula is October 21.

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The above article was taken from "Binangonan Town Festival '64."

AMPUNIN KAMI, STA. URSULA Lyrics

Ampunin kami, Sta. Ursula
At ipamagitan mo kami
Sa Diyos na tanging pag-asa
N'yaring abang kaluluwa
At kami'y iyong idalangin
Kay Hesus na Poon natin
Upang kami'y patawarin
Sa salang nagawa namin (2x)

SOLO:
May labing-isang martir na birhen
Na sa iyo ay nangagsisama
Nagkamit na para-para at maluwalhating glorya
O prinsesang mapang-aliw
Mapaglingap sa alipin
Ulirang pintakasi namin
Kami'y iyong idalangin


Following is a video I found in YouTube. Thumbs up for Mr. Lawrence Miguel for this!

Wednesday, October 15, 2008

MGA KAGANAPAN AT GAMPANIN SA BUWAN NG OKTUBRE, 2008

Oktubre 1 to 31
Pagdarasal ng Santo Rosaryo

5:30 PM Lunes – Sabado
4:00 PM Linggo

Oktubre 7, Martes
Kapistahan ng Birhen ng Santo Rosaryo
Living Rosary

7:00 PM (Pagkatapos ng Misa)
c/o C. F. C. and F. R. C.

ANG LAHAT PO AY INAANYAYAHANG MAKIISA!

Oktubre 12 to 20
Nobena sa Karangalan ni Sta. Ursula

5:30 PM Lunes – Sabado
4:00 PM Linggo

Oktubre 17, Biyernes
Kumpilang Bayan

10:00 AM
Most Rev. Francisco De Leon, DD
Aux. Bishop, Diocese of Antipolo

Oktubre 19, Linggo
Prusisyon sa Karangalan ni Sta. Ursula

7:00 PM

PAALALA:
Ang lahat ng Patron ng mga Pamayanan ay kasama sa Prusisyon.



Oktubre 21, Martes
KAPISTAHAN NI STA. URSULA


Mga Misa:

5:00 AM
MBG
Celebrant:
Rev. Fr. Dave Onilongo
Parish Priest, Sta. Ursula Parish

6:30 AM
Pila-pila Elementary School / Pila-pila Barangay Officials
Celebrant:
Rev. Fr. Alan V. Oresca
Parochial Vicar, Sta. Ursula Parish

8:00 AM
Sangguniang Bayan Officials, SK Officials, PPC, SSVP, BEC, CoM
Celebrant:
Most Rev. Gabriel V. Reyes, DD
Bishop, Diocese of Antipolo

6:00 PM
BCC Family (High School, Elementary & College Depatments)
Celebrant:
Msgr. Arnel Lagarejos
Parish Priest, Our Lady of Light
Cainta, Rizal

SAKRAMENTO NG BINYAG
Oktubre 21, Martes

8:00 AM Pagpapalista ng Bibinyagan
10:30 AM Seminar ng mga Magulang, Ninong at Ninang
11:00 AM Binyag


Oktubre 31, Biyernes
Prusisyon sa Karangalan ng Mahal na Birhen
7:00 PM (Pagkatapos ng Misa)


ANG LAHAT PO AY INAANYAYAHANG MAKIISA!


PANUNURAN NG MGA MAG-AALAY SA MISA

Oktubre 12, Linggo
Unang Araw
Si Sta. Ursula at ang Kamalayan ng mga Mamamayan sa Kahalagahan ng Buhay

Presider: Rev. Fr. Dave Onilongo
Curcillos in Christianity, Our Lady of Guadalupe
San Juan, Macamot, Barangay Officials, Elementary Schools, PBTS

Choir: LHH
Coordinators: Sis. Beth S., Bro Nanding, Sis. Bening A., Sis. Eden C.

Oktubre 13, Lunes
Ika-2 Araw
Si Sta. Ursula Bilang Huwaran ng mga Mamamayan sa Kahalagahan ng Buhay
Presider: Rev. Fr. Msabini “Butch” Cabildo
Rector, Pope John Paul II Seminary

El Shaddai
Legion of Mary (Senior & Junior), Sisters of the Poor (Savina Angels)
Montevideo, Crystal East, Tatala, Mambog, Barangay Officials, Elementary Schools

Choir: El Shaddai
Coordinators: Sys. Lyn, Sis. /Flor M., Sis. Jackie P., Bro. Mario, Sis. Teofe

Oktubre 14, Martes
Ika-3 Araw
Si Sta. Ursula sa Kalinisan at Pagpapahalaga ng Puring Taglay
Presider: Rev. Fr. Antonio Gerardo Sanchez
Parish Priest, Santo Domingo
Janosa, Talim Island

Singles for Christ, Youth for Christ, FRC,
Layunan (Bagong Nayon, Malusak, Pandayan, BES)
Limbon-limbon, Barangay Officials, Elementary Schools

Choir: Mambog
Coordinators: Sis. Celia P., Sis. Nilda, Bro. Ramil, Bro. Joy, & Sis. Cel M.

Oktubre 15, Miyerkules
Ika-4 Araw
Si Sta. Ursula sa Pag-unawa at Pagkilala sa Kahalagahan ng Buhay
Presider: Rev. Fr. Joselito Santos
Guest Priest, Cathedral
Immaculate Concepcion Parish
Antipolo, Rizal

Sta. Ursula Catholic Charismatic Group
Apostolado ng Panalangin
Libis (Wawa), Ithan
Barangay Officials, Elementary Schools

Choir: Charismatic
Coordinators: Sis. Ely, Sis. Angie, Sis. Wilma, Bro. Abe


Oktubre 16, Huwebes
Ika-5 Araw
Si Sta. Ursula sa Pagsuko at Pagtanggap sa Hamon ng Buhay
Presider: Rev. Fr. Alfredo Meneses, Jr.
Parish Priest, Our Lady of Lourdes
Navotas

Catechist, Couples for Christ, Kids for Christ, Libid (Hulo, Pritil, BIDECO, Binangonan Market Vendors)
Barangay Officials, Elementary Schools

Choir: CFC
Coordinators: Bro. Edwin, Bro. Delio & Sis. Bless, Bro. Nestor & Sis. Baby, Sis. Tess, Sis. Lucy


Oktubre 17, Biyernes
Ika-6 Araw
Si Sta. Ursula Bilang Pagbabahagi ng Kanyang Kasaysayan o Talambuhay
Presider: Rev. Fr. Demetrio Suriben.
Parish Priest, Ina ng Kapayapaan
Kasiglahan, Montalban, Rizal

Handmaids and Servants of the Lord, C.W.L.
Kalinawan, Batingan (Cardinal, Sta. Ursula, Antazo Sudb., Mirasolle Subd., Dalig, Camias)
Barangay Officials, BGL, RNSHS, CJPS (High School Dept.)

Choir: San Juan
Coordinators: Sis. Cecille, Sis. Bless, Sis. Marivic, Sis. Rosa V., Sis. Auring, Bro. Dandong, Bro. Mody


Oktubre 18, Sabado
Ika-7 Araw
Si Sta. Ursula sa Pakikipaglaban Para Ipagtanggol ang Karapatang Mabuhay
Presider: Rev. Fr. Dave Onilongo
Parish Priest, Sta. Ursula Parish

Ushers & Usherettes, PREX Secretariat & Members, Kaakbay
Lunsad (Gupiing, Saudi Village), Pipindan,
Barangay Officials, Elementary Schools

Choir: Charismatic
Coordinators: Sis. Eya. Bro. Boy, Sis. Bebeth, Kuya Amel, Sis. Elvie C., Sis. Betty F., Sis, Myls

Oktubre 19, Linggo
Ika-8 Araw
Si Sta. Ursula at ang Kamalayan Tungkol sa Kasalukuyang Takbo ng Buhay Tungo sa Ikabubuti ng Pamayanan
Presider: Rev. Fr. Alan V. Oresca
Parochial Vicar, Sta. Ursula Parish

Cenacle Group, Knights of the Altar, Lector Ministry
Calumpang (Sysna, Cableway)
Barangay Officials, CJPS (Elementary Dept.), Nina Maria Learning School

Choir: LHH
Coordinators: Sis. Jojo F.. Bro. Kenneth, Sis. Aloni, Sis. Ely, Sis. Exa., Sis, Delem & Sis. Bebet


Oktubre 20, Lunes
Ika-9 Araw
Si Sta. Ursula Bilang Sandigan Tungo sa Ikatatagumpay ng mga Layunin na Pinangarap ng Bawat Nilalang
Presider: Rev. Fr. Noel Sixon
Parochial Vicar, SJSMP, Romblon

Neo Catechumenal Way, EMHE, Mahabang Parang, Mambalon,
Barangay Officials, CJPS (Elementary Dept.), Nina Maria Learning School

Choir: El Shaddai
Coordinators: Bro. Joel, Bro. Eldy A., Sis. Linda, Sis. Impiang