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

Sacristy Blessing

The sacristy of the OLPS Chapel was blessed by Fr. Totep last Sunday, September 7, 2008. The blessing coincided with the Fourth OLPS General Parents Assembly. Although, to be finished yet, the sacristy is already beautiful because of the new tile-flooring , new cabinets and drawers, and newly painted walls.

The OLPS chapel sacristy's repair and renovation is being spearheaded by the current Hermana Mayor Mama Engs Gapayao and with Sr. Myrna Dioquino through the help of the funds given by Fr. Ding Caindec.

Recollection and Team Building

Every first week-end of the the month the seminarians have their recollection.
The recollection conducted recently by Fr. Totep with the help of Bro. Noel focused on team building with special emphases on competition, cooperation and concern. Hopefully, the activities the seminarians participated in helped them discover themselves and surfaced their values.

First Convocation SY2008-2009

These are the seminarians who excelled in their class during the First Grading Period. They were duly acknowledged during the first convocation which was also the finale of the celebration of the "Araw ng Wika".

A group of Special Awardees ( PJ, Arlie, Meloy, Kent)

First Year Academic Awardees (Chris, PJ, Christian)

Second Year Academic Awardees (Val, Arlie, Rodney)

Third Year Academic Awardees (Mark, CJ, Jairus)

Fourth Year Academic Awardees (Lorenzo, Charles, Kent)

The Best Class for the First Period: Third Year

During the convocation, each year level presented a number related to the theme: "Wikang Filipino, Wika ng Mundo, Mahalaga!"

Buwan ng Wika

Nakiisa ang kumunidad ng seminaryo sa pagdiriwang ng Buwan ng Wika. Pinaghati-hati ang mga seminarista sa tatlong pangkat na pinangalanang -- Tasaday, Badjao, at Igorot. Sa loob ng kalahating araw, nagkaroon ng tagisan ng talino at iba pang paligsahan, tulad ng sipa, "holen", at iba pang malikhaing palaro.Ang mga Igorot ipinapakita ang "Pagdiriwang ng Unang Kasarinlan".Ang mga Badjao ipinapakita ang "Death March"

Ang mga Tasaday ipinapakita ang "Unang Misa".

mga Tasadaymga Igorotmga Badjao