Our Youth Ministry
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Sacrament of Confirmation, Whitsunday, 19 May 2013
Today marks the culmination of the Youth Ministry' dedicated efforts to help in the formation meetings for the Community's 21 confirmands who received the Sacrament of Confirmation from Auxiliary Bishop Dr Franz Scharl of the Archdiocese of Vienna. Thank you to the Ates and Kuyas who serve as an excellent example of actively living our faith! May your numbers grow.
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Commissioning of youth leaders, and blessing of confirmands, 17 June 2012
At the community mass today, youth leaders Christian Abainza, Monique Albances, Dominic Biag, Larlhen Biag, Dara-Joy Dacillo, Shawn-Michael Honrado and Gerwyn Oca were commissioned in their apostolate for the Youth Ministry, and the 2012 confirmands received a special blessing and a token - a beautiful crucifix - to mark their receipt on 27 May of the Sacrament of Confirmation.
The happy occasion was unfortunately overshadowed by Sister Claire Marie's taking leave of our community to continue her apostolate in Texas. We trust in the Lord that the Youth Ministry will continue to grow under Father Ely's spiritual direction, the enthusiastic charisma of our youth leaders, and the dedicated efforts of many supporters.
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Installation of Lay Ministers and Fathers' Day, 10 June 2012
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Sacrament of Confirmation, 27 May 2012
45 confirmands of our Chaplaincy received the sacrament of confirmation today, at Holy Mass officiated by Archdiocese of Vienna's Auxiliary Bishop Franz Scharl, and concelebrated by chaplains of the various communities under ARGE-AAG, the non-German speaking Catholic communities in Vienna. Our newly established Youth Choir -which already sang at St. Stephen's Cathedral - provided the entrance and recessional music, in their characteristic praise-and-worship style, which was very inspiring for the congregation.
This event caps five months of formation and leadership training for the confirmands led by Sr. Claire Marie Obrero of the Congregation of Franciscan School Sisters, with the loyal, dedicated and loving support of members of our community including Chato Mina, Luz Salvador, Nancy Villaruz, Cora Aguero, Suzette Caacbay, Gemma Tolentino and Yoly Castillo-Olf.
Following are just a few of the hundreds of photos taken at this happy occasion:
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Youth Ministry representatives at Parish Council meeting, 6 May 2012
At its meeting today, the Parish Council welcomed Youth Ministry representatives Christian Abainza, Larlhen Biag, Daria-Joy Dacillo, Dominic Biag, Gerwyn Oca, Monique Albances and Shawn-Michael Honrado who will be participating in meetings henceforth. They are among the 20 youth leaders who have been receiving training from Sr. Claire Marie Obrero as they actively assume leadership responsibilities for this ministry.Our youth leaders want to promote Christian life by helping their peers as Ates and Kuyas.
Welcome, and more power!
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| The Chaplaincy held its first Youth Summer Camp under the guidance of Father Ely Dalanon 7-13 August 2011 at KJUBIZ, the Catholic youth centre in Grossstelzendorf, Lower Austria. The programme of activities focused on the talents and strengths of the 34 participants who, among other things, designed a logo for their ministry. |  |
Youth Leadership Training, 6 August 2011
The Franciscan School Sisters hosted our whole-day Youth Leadership Training on Saturday, 6 August, an activity to prepare for our Youth Summer Camp being held 7-13 August, and also for future activities under this ministry. Sr. Petronilla Herl (seated, 3rd from left), Vicar General of the Congregation, is shown in the photo with Sr. Claire Marie Obrero who organized the training.
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The Chaplaincy hosted a Food Festival in the parish garden on Sunday, 24 July 2011 to raise funds toward Youth Ministry projects. The weather in July was not very encouraging, but the skies held back on this day as if to support the youth, who provided musical entertainment and helped with after-care assignments.
Youth leaders Russel Bautista, Sharlene Marie Sitthiprom, Sharmain Heredia, Daira-Joy Dacillo, Monique Albances, Ingracia Capino, Almar Rosimo, Ralph Pacheco, John Morada and Marvin Lay were presented to the Pastoral Council on Whitsunday 12 June 2011. Under the guidance of Sr. Claire Marie Obrero and Father Bong Alejo, they organize and carry out activities under the Chaplaincy's Youth Ministry. Their activities are supported by the Chaplaincy's religious organizations, and several private individuals.
A major focus of efforts is a Youth Summer Camp, being held 7-13 August 2011 at KJUBIZ in Gross-Stelzendorf. There will be space for 35 youth participants, at a fee of Euro50,-- each for the entire week. Those youths who are interested to participate in the Summer Camp, as well as potential donors and supporters are cordially invited to get in touch with Sr. Claire Marie Obrero at 0676 451 0566.
Other activities being planned are a bowling night on 18 June 2011, and a sports fest on 8&9 July. Details will be posted as soon as they become available.