Second Convocation and Cultural Night

Last October 24, 2008, the awarding of academic achievers and seminarians who did well during the second grading period happened. Cultural presentations (still part of the intramurals) of the different teams were showcased. (I am very proud to say that they all did very well.)

Just watch out for the pictures soon to be published in this blog.

Foundation Day and Alumni Homecoming

Some pictures of the foundation day and homecoming last October 17, 20088 a.m. Registration of Alumni and Guests

9 a.m. Holy Eucharist

10 a.m. picture taking (the backgound: some of the vehicles brought to the seminary by the alumni)

some members of the current faculty of the seminary

some parents of the former OLP seminarians who also came during the event

the pupitre band rehearsing for their performance for the evening program

some batches and mentors present during the evening affair

batch '83: the silver jubilarians who spearheaded the program and alumni homecoming
The evening affair had the theme: "Silver Jubilarians, Golden Mentors". Batch '83 honored all their teachers during their high school years in the seminary. It was really an night to remember and a night of remembering. Aside from taking charge of the sumptuous dinner after the program, the batch also donated P40,000.00 and $100 intended for the procurement of sports materials for the seminarians and additional fund for the the Sangkan 3 event that will be held here on November 20-21, 2008.
Thanks a lot Batch '83!

Intramurals 2008 - still

Aside from the seminarians, the parents and faculty had their share of fun and enjoyment during the intramurals.

Before the marathon started, the seminarians had their limbering exercises.

The community finished all the games scheduled during the intramurals; and at the beach they celebrated the Holy Eucharist presided over by Fr. Totep. The beach front property owned by Peter and Josephine Ravanilla was a perfect place for the closing rites.

After the Mass and Marathon, the seminarians enjoyed the beach. There were additional events played -- swimming and obstacle course/challenge. The community partook on a sumptuous lunch with matching lechon (courtesy also of Peter and Bing Ravanilla).

Intramurals 2008

The OLPS community started its intramurals with the theme: "The Crusade of the Elements". The seminarians were divided into 3 teams, namely, Eau, Vent, and Terre. The opening program was graced by the presence of "an ambassador" from China -- an avid fan and active consumer of melamine-laced products (cf. pictures). The OLPS community also extended its special gratitude to Sorsogon National High School Drum and Lyre for their participation in the parade.

Sangkan IV - Vigan City

The Seniors attended Sangkan IV, a Luzonwide gathering of all Minor Seminaries, held last September 24-25, 2008, at the Immaculate Conception Seminary, Vigan City, Ilocos Sur. The event was attended by eleven Minor Seminaries coming from the host city -- Immaculate Conception Seminary,Vigan, Diocesan Seminary of the Heart of Jesus - La Union, San Jacinto Seminary - Tuguegarao, Immaculate Conception Minor Seminary- Bulacan, Our Lady of Guadalupe Minor Seminary - Manila, 2 from Batangas -- St. Francis de Sales Seminary --Lipa and Oblates of St. Joseph Seminary, Mother of Good Counsel Seminary - Pampanga, Our Lady of Mount Carmel Seminary - Sariaya, Mary Help of Christians Seminary - Pangasinan; and our own seminary.

The opening Mass was held at the Vigan Cathedral.

The two lucky ones who were placers in Dama and Darts.

The group enjoying the tour at the Baluarte, a zoo and park owned by Chavit Singson.

Lorenzo at the departure area of NAIA 3. He went ahead going back home to attend the wedding of his Tita.

At St. Martin de Porres Parish, where we ate our lunch.

At Enriquez's Residence inAyala Alabang Village where we had our dinner.

Penafrancia Celebrations

The motorcade was really anticipated by pilgrims. Students from various schools lined up in the the streets to greet the Ina with shouts of "Viva!" and a shower of flowers.Msgr. Pax Monje warmly accepted Ina at the Diocesan Shrine of the Our Lady, Fatima Parish.

Fr. Totep and Fr. Japi carried Ina inside the shrine.

Viva la Virgen de Penafrancia!

The pilgrims are preparing for the procession going back to the seminary.

Some of the concelebrating priests during the Holy Eucharist (Saturday).

Fiesta Mass (Sunday). It was presided by Fr. Totep Erestain