Fr. Ferdinand Delatado held the 2nd parish annual report or Ulat sa Sambayanan, outlining the church activities in recent months. The celebration started with a prayer, followed by the reading of the Vision of the Diocese of Antipolo. To begin with the annual report, Fr. Ferdie gladly announce the number of baptisms, confirmations, weddings, and first communicants the parish has had since last year. He also presented newly introduced activities that presided in the church. One of which is the Family Faith Formation Seminar, which took place last September, featuring different topics discussed by varying speakers, from priest to messenger. The seminar series was a success, almost 300 and more parishioners attended and supported the said event. Moreover, the church organizes monthly seminar series such as Basic Bible Seminars, Parish Renewal Experience, Apologetics Seminar, and Youth Cafe.
After this, Fr. Ferdie shared various fund-raising activities that occurred in the past months Some of which are the Easter Ball that was held at Parang Elementary School and was attended by different Parish members and ministries.The parish had a block screening for the movie "Hello, Love, Goodbye" last August 3. The block screening was packed with moviegoers from patrons of different parishes. Some of the youths were even sitting on the steps. Apart from this, the parish had their 2nd Marian exhibit, showcasing different Marian images from different churches, chapels and parishioners. The parish had social action activities such as the medical mission, the tree planting, and a free haircut. Additionally, the parish had a project called Handog sa Banal na Mag-Anak: Christmas Balde Project, which aims to give food items to families in need as a gift for Christmas. Also, in support of our brothers and sisters on vocation, the parish had a "Piso piso para sa Bokasyon Project."
Lastly, Fr. Ferdie presented the renovated retablos, bahay pari, adoration chapel, and other major purchases. He even discussed plans for the completion of the renovation of the Formation Center as well as the building of the Bell Tower. Father encouraged everyone to attend formation programs. So those who are formed can help in forming unchurched brothers and sisters. To continue journeying together as a family, working hand and hand in bringing people closer to God.
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