St. John the Evangelist Church 13305 Long Green Pike Hydes, MD 21082 website: www.filipino-council-aob.org
October 1, 2023
Dear Brothers and Sisters:
On June 12th of this year, we celebrated the 125th year of Philippine Independence, the beginning of a new nation, and freedom from oppression.
Today, on October 1, 2023, we celebrate the 13th Fiesta of Two Saints. Each of us today has the freedom to be a Eucharistic people, the freedom to lead a Eucharistic life, the freedom to be a courageous missionary disciple leading our families, workplaces, churches, and communities to everlasting life. Such is not easy, as we all know. Distractions, hard times, a hedonistic and agnostic culture all around us, busy schedules, and the effort required to cope with the demands of daily life can be overwhelming. Above all this, however, is the love of our Lord. He has given us the tools to get through it. We need to use them: prayer, meditation, and above all, a blessed encounter in the reception of the body and blood of our Lord in the sacrifice of the mass, the greatest gift of all.
We also must not forget the example of our two great saints and martyrs, San Lorenzo Ruiz and San Pedro Calunsod. They are heroic examples of missionary discipleship.
Thanks to all of you and the grace of God, it has been an awesome 13 years since our humble beginning in 2010. This Commemorative Book attempts to capture some of the highlights that have been caught in pictures over the years. Sincerest thanks to the officers, working team leaders and team members, coordinators, mission partners, parish representatives, and sponsors for your dedication, hard work, bayanihan spirit, and financial support. Without you, our accomplishments over the last 13 years could not have happened.
I especially thank Fr Pete Literal for his energetic and proactive leadership in guiding and inspiring us. Thanks also to Fr Jojo, Fr Rey, Fr Jan, and Fr Wenci for their terrific support.
San Lorenzo Ruiz, pray for us. San Pedro Calungsod, pray for us.
o
LTC John S. Smith, Esquire President/Chairman
13th Annual
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