"Gabay sa Paglalakbay"
The 25th anniversary celebrations of the Filipino Catholic Community
21 - 28 September 2008
Hello everyone, a warm and joyous greeting to all! I would like to start by thanking everybody for the successful celebration of our 25th anniversary. Thank you for participating in our daily Eucharistic celebration and attending the programs afterward. Thank you for sharing your time, efforts and resources; it really made our celebration not only memorable but also meaningful. I thank God for all that happened.
I have had a chance to thank some of you personally, but to those with whom I have not had the chance to meet or speak: thank you very much, maraming salamat, vergelt's Gott! I deeply and sincerely appreciate the generosity, concern and love that you show and give to the community. May the Lord make us more committed to grow deeper in our faith as we continue our journey.
Perhaps, this is also my opportunity to inform everyone about my coming sabbatical. I will be leaving the community temporarily for a few months to undertake a spiritual renewal and to recharge my batteries. I hope to return - full of vigor and enthusiasm - to a deeper and more meaningful service in the Lord’s vineyard. Let us continue to pray for each other.
Listen to the selected theme song of our anniversary celebrations
To play you may need Windows Media Player, please click here to download. Download the lyrics.
Remembering our beginnings, we will celebrate Holy Mass on Fridays at "our" former churches:
| Date and time | Church and location |
| 8 Aug. 2008, 18:30h | Salesianerkirche, 1030 Vienna, Rennweg 10 |
| 15 Aug. 2008, 18:30h | Maria vom Berge Karmel, Stefan Fadinger Platz 1 |
| 22 Aug. 2008, 18:30h | Am Tabor, Auferstehung Christi, 1020 Vienna, Hochstettergasse 1 |
| 29 Aug. 2008, 18:30h | St. Johann Nepomuk, 1020 Vienna, Nepomukgasse 1 |
| 5 Sept. 2008, 18:30h | Chapel at Pflegeheim, SMZ-Ost, 1220 Vienna, Langobardenstrasse 122 |
| 12 Sept. 2008, 18:30h | Emmaus am Wienerberg, 1100 Vienna, Tesarekplatz 2 |
| 17 Sept. 2008, 18:30h | Mariahilf, 1060 Wien, Barnabitengasse 14 |
The main celebrations:
| Sun., 14 Sept. 12:00h | Opening of photo exhibit on parish history |
| Sun., 21 Sept.11:00h |
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| Mon., 22 Sept. |
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| Tue., 23 Sept. |
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| Wed., 24 Sept. 16:00h | Special mass wedding - to be officiated by Bishop Arigo |
| Thu., 25 Sept. |
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| Fri., 26 Sept. |
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| Sat., 27 Sept. |
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| Sun., 28 Sept. |
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We are trying to get all historical data about the community. if you have any information about the community that can be used in a photo exhibit, please do get in touch with us.
Finally, on 4 October 2008, we will be undertaking a pilgrimage to the Sto Nino in Prague (Czech Republic). Departure is planned for 1:00h, and return at approximately 22:00h. Please register with Yoly Castillo-Olf.
Members of the Community are warmly invited to join in the preparations for the above events. Please download a pledge of support form, complete it and submit to any of our community priests. The Programme Committee will get in touch with you for coordination.
Please feel free to bring your family and friends to any and all of the above events! We look forward to our celebrations!
Last updated 2008.09.07