Remembering St. Patrick every March 17
For most people St. Patrick’s Day is a day of parades, parties, leprechauns and green beer. But just as Christmas is about more than commercialized fun, so too does St. Patrick’s Day have a deeper meaning. St. Patrick’s Day began as a religious holiday honoring St. Patrick – a holy bishop sent to Ireland in 433 A.D. by Pope Celestine I to draw its people into [...]
Melbourne, Australia–Community leader Federico Mungcal passed away on 25 June 2011 at the age of 89. Born on 30 September 1921, Federico leaves behind his wife Nenita Mungcal, 15 children: Angelito, Benjamin, Celia, Delilah, Eliseo, Federico Jr., Generosa, Helen, Imelda, Josephine, Kim, Lucila, Monalisa, Nenita, Oliver and their families with 34 grandchildren and 19 great [...]
Continue reading …The late Bertram ‘Bert’ Ocon will be laid to rest today commencing at 11am at the Altona Memorial Park, Dohertys Rd, Altona North. Mr Ocon died on 17 June due to kidney complications that resulted in irreparable damage to his lungs, liver, and other organs. He was in his early 60s. Bert worked for the Departmentt [...]
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by REV. FR. WILMER S. TRIA The Archdiocese of Caceres in Bicol is seeking your aid. There are three possibilities in which you could help. The parish church of Our Lady of Peace and Good Voyage in Guijalo, Caramoan, Camarines Sur, is under construction. Recently established, it still needs to finish the ceiling, provide doors for [...]
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“Let brotherly love continue. Be not forgetful to entertain strangers, for thereby some have entertained angels unawares…” –Hebrews 13.1-2 . The last few months have been exhausting for me and my family. My dad had not been too well, was recently operated for a bowel tumour and was in hospital for twelve days. He now [...]
Continue reading …For we walk by faith, not by sight rather to be absent from the body and to be present with the Lord. – 2 Corinthians 5:7 . During one of the school holidays my daughter asked me to buy her a puzzle as boredom-buster. There was only so many parties to go to, so many [...]
Continue reading …By Priam F. Nepomuceno MANILA, Oct. 28 (PNA Features) – Contrary to popular big screen portrayals made by film makers depicting evil men as the devil’s favorite preys, the good and faithful adherents to the Church’s teaching are also fair game when it comes to demonic possessions. Father Charlie (not his real name) explains that [...]
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God With Us Springvale recently celebrated its 4th year with a Church Service and worship at Mother Church, Seaford. Heading the group is Pastor Castor Reyes, District Pastor of God With Us Springvale. Ministerial staff are: Pastor Rogelio Bucao, Sr, Overall Senior Pastor and Overall Youth Pastor; Pastor Nancy Bucao, Associate Pastor; Pastor Fred Ferrero, [...]
Continue reading …Ray-An Fuentes is a multi-awarded Filipino singer, composer, dancer and choreographer, and now a singing Evangelist and Preacher based in Canada. He’s in Melbourne to minister in music and share the Word of God. He will teach vital principles of God’s provision through this one time music and ministry event entitled “Principles of God’s Economics”. [...]
Continue reading …As we ushered in 2010, I looked back at 2009 with much thanksgiving and reverie. The many blessings I have received, along with the trials and tribulations are gifts I needed to nurture and learn from. The birth of my grand-daughter Eva Marie is one of the most wonderful events for 2009 for us as [...]
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