The Blessing of the Renewed Provincial House

After communion, the Body of Christ was placed reverently in the tabernacle. From that time on in every house and apartment, in tents in the desert and tenements in the city, from generation to generation, the cornerstone and Master of the house was going to stay with His Assumption. From MARIE EUGENIE MILLERET by Helene Marie Bories

As the whole universal church celebrated the dedication of the basilica of St. John Lateran in Rome, we remembered the first mass celebrated by our Founding Mothers, 169 years ago at Rue Vaugirard, with Fr. Combalot presiding.

We also received with joy the blessing of a renewed Provincial House. In loving obedience to the extraordinary Chapter of the Whole, we embraced this dwelling place as our Provincial House.

May this be a haven of love, understanding and service for all the sisters and lay partners of the Philippines-Thailand Province and may all the actions, thoughts, reflections and decisions here be rooted in God and find fulfillment only in Him.

The Sisters from the Communities of Luzon came for the Celebration of the Holy Eucharist and the Blessing of the Renewed Provincial House. With Fr. Andy Ortega Lim as the Main Presider.

May we live the call to be living stones and in so doing demonstrate our faith by the way we care for one another in our communities and in our society, sheltering, nourishing and sustaining others in love.

MIHI VIVERE CHRISTUS EST ...another intercessor in heaven...

Last Monday, 20 October, Sr. Maria Demetria de Jesus Crucificado left us for the Father's house...at 8:10 in the morning very peacefully and surrounded by the sisters of the Iloilo Community.  She was 81 years old and had just celebrated her Golden Jubilee as a Religious of the Assumption last March 10.
She now joins Sisters Maria Sinforosa, Sr. Magdalena, and Sr. Amparo Teresa in the Assumption of heaven. We laid her to rest last Thursday, 23 October at the Iloilo Memoral Park.

Sisters seated from the left are:  Sisters Ma. Felipa, Ma. Demetria, Ma. Carmela, Ma. Sinforosa, Paulina Ma., Julita Ma..
Standing from the left are:  Sisters Irene Maria, Amparo Teresa, Ma. Estefania, Elnora Ma. and Lydia Margarita.

This photo was taken in October 2005 during the Golden Jubilee Celebration of Assumption in Antique.





You may click to view the official announcement SMaDemetria Faire-part  as well as Sr. Ma. Josefina's Tribute to Sister Maria Demetria.

...Freely and forever...

On Saturday, 26 July 2008, on the Feast of Saints Joachim and Anne, Sr. Lourdes Eugenia of Jesus and Sr. Paula Victoria of Jesus Crucified made their Final Profession as Religious of the Assumption at a Ceremony that took place during the Eucharistic Celebration held at 10:00 o'clock in the morning at the Our Lady of the Assumption Chapel in Assumption, San Lorenzo.

It was truly a celebration of JOY and THANKSGIVING! Huge delegations came from the school communities of Assumption Antipolo where Sr. Lourdes Eugenia was a Teacher and a Class Adviser and from the Basic Education Division of Assumption San Lorenzo where Sr. Paula Victoria was also a Class Adviser and a Teacher.

Golden Jubilee of Sister Carla Teresa

God's Fidelity ... for always... 50 years...60 years...

Golden Jubilee of 

Sister Carla Teresa 

du Coeur de Jésus et Marie, ra

ONLY JESUS

Sr. Carla Teresa renewing and signing her VOWS.
(Read the Introduction to the Celebration and Sr. Carla's Thanksgiving) Intro and Thanksgiving

Diamond Jubiliee of Sr. Teresita Maria and Sr. Cristina

Dilexit me et tradidit semetipsum pro me.
He loved me and delivered Himself for me.
Sr. Teresita Maria de Jesus Crucifie, RA

June 24, 1948 - 2008   








Ita Pater
Yes, Father

Sr. Cristina Augusta
de la Ste. Vierge, RA

60 Years of Religious Profession

A visit to Joey Velasco's Home

"I See You, Lord!"

Two Communities Surprised by the Lord
A Day Before the SOLEMNITY OF HIS BODY AND BLOOD
24 May 2008

The Communities of the Novitiate and the Provincialate had the grace of meeting Mr. Joey Velasco and his famly last Saturday, 24 May 2008, in his home!

It was truly an unforgettable experience!

To some extent, the sisters did expect to have a nice and enjoyable community outing to somewhat cap the summer "holidays"...but only God knew what He had in store for us...

We were met by the charming Velasco children and soon after by Mrs. Queenie Velasco, the lovely wife of Joey who also prepared a sumptuous lunch for all of us! A little later his mother also came to join us!

"Hapag ng Pag-asa"
Joey Velasco is the man behind the painting, "Hapag ng Pagasa" - that has become a "must see" today. He is also the one behind the book, "THEY HAVE JESUS" where Joey speaks of each of the children in the painting.

But what was truly significant about the encounter was the circumstances behind the man and his paintings. Joey was not born a painter..."not at all" - he would say. His paintings were borne out of weakness and vulnerability... even sickness... that somehow paved the way for an authentic God experience that would transform his life and that of his family and eventually of all those who would see his paintings.

One could say that the paintings are of "divine origin" making use of Joey's hand and paintbrush, not so much because Joey is a most fitting, holy instrument, but moreso because God wants to make Himself known and loved, first and foremost to Joey and his family and through him, to others who would have the heart and the eyes to recognize God's "epiphany" through them.

One cannot deny God's hand in making this spiritual encounter happen. It certainly has provided for a more meaningful celebration of the Solemnity of the Body and Blood of Our Lord. God is serious about wanting to be known and loved by us... the Retreat on the Mystery of the Incarnation that took place last month was God's gift to the Province. This experience confirmed the retreat grace that indeed if our eyes and hearts were open, we will see God and find in Him, life in its fullness. A message from Joey confirms the grace of the experience - "Your presence yesterday was another spiritual experience for all of us. Thanks for the sharing...:"

Thank you, Lord for blessing us

with the grace to see and recognize you...

169th Foundation Day Celebration - Assumption, San Lorenzo

Today as the Congregation celebrates the 169th Anniversay of the Foundation of the Religious of the Assumption, in the Chapel of Our Lady of the Assumption at Assumption San Lorenzo, 3 events took place - the Reception of 3 Postulants, the Renewal of Vows of 2 Junior Sisters and the Commitment to the Way of Life of the Community of Lay Assumption of 9 Lay Friends. It was truly a joyful gathering where almost all of the sisters of the Province were present.

This celebration caps the Provincial Summer Activites for the Sisters. Soon each one will be returning to their respective communities ready to begin the new school year renewed by the grace of communion in spirit and in truth!

A mark of newness accompanies the coming school year with changes in Community composition and Community Animators all for greater life and better service to God and His people.

Sisters of the Philippines-Thailand Province

Provincial Retreat 2008

Sabbath place, Baguio City, April 15-23, 2008

Photo taken in Baguio - 23 April 2008

The Sabbath Place, Baguio City

All Roads lead to the Assumption Sabbath Place

	Around 70 sisters will be gathered at the Assumption Sabbath Place for the Provincial Annual Retreat starting Tuesday, April 15! All the sisters are excited and happy to come together.
What adds to the excitement is the 2 days of "Rest and Recreation" together after the Retreat. Several activities are being prepared for all to enjoy with one another.
	Fr. Francis Gustilo, SDB will be guiding the Retreat that hopes to deepen the Sisters' appreciation of the Mystery of the Incarnation. It will be a moment of strengthening communion and an opportunity to experience the BODY -Province and the family spirit so akin to the Assumption!