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THE MOST REV. MANOLO A. DE LOS SANTOS, DD, Bishop of Virac, installed the Rev. Fr. Paul I. Isorena as 50thpastor of the St. Anthony of Padua Parish in simple but solemn rites held at 5:30 in the afternoon of 1 July 2011 hereat the St. Anthony of Padua Church, Cabugao. Fr. Isorena takes over the post previously held by the Rev. Fr. Juan R.Lizaso, Jr. who had been appointed rector of the Diocesan Shrine of the Holy Cross in nearby Batalay, Bato,Catanduanes.

The celebration started with the vesting of the new pastor with the stole, symbol of his priestly dignity, giving of thesacramentary and lectionary, sacred books for the Eucharistic liturgy, giving of the holy chrism for the sacred unc-tions, and the shell for baptisms. Finally, he was entrusted with the symbolic key of responsibility before making hissolemn profession of faith and oath of fidelity before the Bishop with Parish Pastoral Council (PPC) President Mad-am Paz R. Teves, PPC Vice-President for External Affairs Kag. Alberto Candelaria, Sipi School Principal Mr. Migue-lito Rodriguez, and DepEd Auditor/ parish lector Oscar Aldea, as witnesses.

Also present were the Rev. Msgr. Francisco S. Molina, HP, rector-emeritus of the Immaculate Conception DiocesanSeminary, Rev. Fr. Roberto E. Sanchez, acting diocesan chancellor-secretary, and Rev. Fr. Raymond Francis A. Alda-ve, assistant pastor of the Immaculate Conception Cathedral Parish. Fr. Sanchez read the appointment of the newpastor while deacons Ephraim M. Tariman and Jason Macuja assisted the Bishop. Also on hand were officers andmembers of the Parish Pastoral Council, parish ministries and religious associations, and officials of the four (4) ba-rangays comprising the parish. A good number of visitors from the Virac cathedral parish, immediate past assign-ment of Fr. Isorena, also came to witness the event.

After the Mass, a sumptuous banquet was partaken of at the parish formation center as despedida for the former pastor and bienvenida for the new one. Before entrusting the symbolic key of responsibility to his successor, Fr.Lizaso took the opportunity to thank the parishioners for their support during his 9-year tenure for which he ex-claimed, Walang katulad ang Cabugao . Fr. Isorena, on his part, thanked the Bishop for the confidence in assigninghim to Cabugao at a time when the parish is marking its 100th foundation year. He then solicited the support of thepeople in making the parish a truly alive Christian community. The Bishop capped the program with a reminderthat proper coordination is necessary in the implementation of the parish programs.

PASTORES DABO VOBIS. The Most Rev.Manolo A. de los Santos, DD, Bishop of V irac,canonically installed the new pastor of Cabugaoin solemn rites on 1 July 2011.

OUTGOING AND INCOMING PASTORS. After 9 years as parish pr iest, Fr. Juan R. Lizaso(left) passed on the torch to his successor, Fr.Paul I. Isorena.

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Since time immemorial, the official feast day of St. Roche has never been celebrated in the parish. His memory is

marked only on the day following the feast of St. Anthony of Padua, the principal patron. The parish centennial isan opportune time to recognize his unsung heavenly protection especially for the infirm members of the communi-ty.

Thus, on August 12, 13 and 14, a solemn triduum of Masses was held in honor of St. Roche. Fr. John E. del Valle,associate pastor of St. Andrew the Apostle Parish, San Andres, celebrated the Eucharist on the first day and deliv-ered a homily on the topic, The Holy Spirit and the Work of Creation. Fr. Gary Q. Uchi, associate pastor of OurLady of Salvation, Palta, Virac, came on the second day and talked on The Holy Spirit and the Act of Redemp-tion. The third day was graced by the presence of Fr. Raymond Francis A. Aldave, associate pastor of the Immacu-late Conception Cathedral Parish, Virac and gave a homily on The Holy Spirit and the Birth of the Church.

The daily topics revolved on the Holy Spirit, who descended on the day of the Pentecost, purposely to accentuatethe theme of the centennial celebration: Cabugao Parish, 100 years: A New Pentecost. The opening of the centen-nial year was set on 15 August 2011, solemnity of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary.

On 16 August, feast of St. Roche, a procession was held at 4:00 in the morning, followed by a solemn High Mass at5:30, and a breakfast-fellowship at the parish formation center immediately after the Eucharistic celebration.

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THE CENTENNIAL CELEBRATIONS of the foundation of the Parish of St. Anthony of Padua was formally openedon 15 August 2011, solemnity of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary. Acting on behalf of His Excellency, theMost Rev. Manolo A. de los Santos, DD, Bishop of Virac, the Rev. Fr. Paul I. Isorena, acting Vicar General of the Dio-cese of Virac and concurrent Cabugao parish priest, made the formal declaration before the end of the Solemn HighMass. The Mass, however, was presided by the Rev. Msgr. Leandro S. Atutubo, Jr., HP, spiritual director of the Im-maculate Conception Diocesan Seminary, Fiat Village, Virac, Catanduanes, while the homily was preached by Fr.Isorena who explained the theme Cabugao Parish, 100 Years: A New Pentecost.

The members of the Centennial Steering Committee were also inducted by Msgr. Atutubo during the celebration:

Over-all Chairman: MR. MIGUELITO T. RODRIGUEZ

Over-all Vice-Chairman: MS. LEONCIA P. TITO Secretary: MR. RUBEN T. TAPIT

Members: MR. ELPIDIO R. TUBORO DR. ARCANGEL T. RODRIGUEZ MR. JAIME CABRERAMS. ELEANOR L. RODRIGUEZ MS. JUANA T. RODRIGUEZ MS. HELEN R. SOLEDADMS. ANGELINA TRAQUENA MR. ARMAN T. TANIEGRA MR. NESTOR T. TAROY JR.

Advisers: MS. PAZ R. TEVES MS. FELINA R. CO DR. NENITA T. TARAYA

Moderator: REV. FR. PAUL I. ISORENA

The sacred liturgy was followed by a Sacrificial Banquet where sponsors partook of a frugal one solid/ one liquidmeal, hence the term sacrificial. The Hablon Dawani, renowned cultural arm of the Catanduanes State Colleges,provided entertainment during the banquet. Prof. Rico Romero and Prof. Cresencia G. Arcilla directed the show.

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AS A FITTING CELEBRATION of the feast of the sorrows of the MostBlessed Virgin Mary on the 100th year of existence of the parish, theAngelus was launched at exactly 6:00 in the afternoon of 15 September 2011.

A solemn para-liturgical celebration was held at the parish church to markthe formal start of the time-honored devotion. It was followed by a colorfulmini-concert dubbed as Alay ki Ina where melodious Marian songs wererendered by the parish choirs 1 and 2, a musical drama of the Annunciationwas presented by the Cabugao Integrated School Campus Ministry, and asong interpretation was performed by the Parish Youth Ministry with partici-pants from the Virac Cathedral Parish. Video documentaries on the history ofthe parish were also presented alternately with the live presentations.

At present, parish religious associations and organizations take turns in recit-ing the Angelus or Regina Coeli during Easter season, at 6 oclock in theafternoon everyday at the parish church with the use of loudspeakers.

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On 9 October 2011, the Cabugaonons wokeup to an eventful day: dawn procession ofOur Lady of La Naval at 4:00 a.m.; SolemnMass in honor of the Most Holy Rosary at6:30 a.m. and Fraternal Breakfast; Tree-

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The fraternal breakfast was sponsored by the Familyof the late Emilio and Esperanza Rodulfo.At 9:00 in the morning, the whole parish set out tothe vast expanse of the Bimasanca Bay, from Mari-nawa to San Andres to plant trees, as part of the ad-vocacy of the Church for responsible stewardship ofthe environment. Barangay councils led by their re-spective chairmen: Marinawa chair Sergio Rodulfo

Jr., Binanuahan chair Apollo Taroy, Cabugao chairNecanor Pereyra, and San Andres chair Janito Teleb,willingly joined the activity.In the afternoon, the parish priest led the praying ofthe Rosary and blessed images of the La Virgen forthe house-to-house Block Rosary in the parish. Thefirst to be visited was the residence of Mr. RomeoPalomer in San Roque. The Catholic WomensLeague (CWL) takes charge of the activity. 23


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The 9 October 2011 event was able toplant a total of 300 boton-boton treesalong the Bimasanca coastline. All reli-gious associations, ministries, youth or-ganizations and civic groups joined theactivity. Taking charge of the whole un-dertaking was DOST provincial directorand centennial committee member JaimeCabrera. Another tree-planting activitywas done on 11 November 2011 by theParish Youth Movement. On 29 January2012, servant-leaders and elders of theAnawim Covenant Community of theVirac Cathedral Parish also came to jointhe activity. On 4 March 2012, blackberrytrees were planted during the Via Cru-cis at Mt. Lantad.24


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WITH A 108-STRONG YOUTH CONTINGENT, the Parish of St. Anthony of Padua emerged and wasawarded as the biggest delegation during the recently-held 1st Vicarial Youth Pilgrimage and Vigil last31 October 1 November 2011 at the Immaculate Conception Cathedral Parish, Virac.

The unprecedented event started with an Eucharistic Celebration at 5:30 p.m. at the Virac Cathedral. Viracparish associate pastor Rev. Fr. Felbert V. Reyes presided over the Holy Mass with the priests of the vicari-ate, including the Cabugao pastor, concelebrating. It was followed by a solemn procession of the image ofOur Lady of the Most Holy Rosary around the main streets of the downtown before heading to Calatagan.Upon arrival at the Chapel of Our Lady of the Assumption, the image was solemnly enthroned by the Di-ocesan Youth Commission executive secretary Rev. Fr. Eduardo Z. Zafe. After dinner, games and socials

followed. The affair culminated with anEucharistic Vigil before the dawn of the following day.The parish delegation, headed by Parish Youth Ministry vice-president Sharina T. Tito and parish youthcoordinator Arman T. Taniegra, was composed of the Campus Ministry led by Mark Anthony Rubio, theParish Choir I led by Joseph Broz Tito, the Altar Knights Ministry led by Mark Jason Techon, the St. Isidore(Binanuahan) Catholic Youth Association led by Joe French Buendia, and the Parish Youth Ministry. TheD Genesis Dancers led by Mr. Boyet Arcilla rendered a highly-appreciated performance during the pro-gram.

The groups enthusiastic participation in the different activities, the colorful banner, and the much-applauded animation skills of the Campus Ministry outshone, modesty aside, all other participating dele-gations. For a small parish composed of only four (4) barangays, such performance was, undoubtedly, nosmall feat. 25


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A COLORFUL LIVING ROSARY capped this years parish celebration of the Rosary month,

held 29 October 2011 at the Cabugao Church. Starting at around 5:30 in the afternoon with aprocession around the parish, it was participated in by all religious associations and ministriesled by Pastoral Council President Mrs. Paz R. Teves and Centennial Year Overall Chairman Mr.Miguelito T. Rodriguez.

Members of Choir 1 led by Mr. Ramon R. Diaz, and Choir 2 led by Dr. Arcangel T. Rodriguez alternatelysang after each decade of the Rosary. More color was added by members of the Youth/Campus Ministrywho staged tableau presentations for each mystery. The prayer-reflections focused on the Nativity (joyful)for the first mystery, the Proclamation of the Kingdom of God and the Call to Conversion (luminous) forthe second, the Crucifixion and Death of the Lord (sorrowful) for the third, the Resurrection (glorious) forthe fourth, and the Coronation of the Most Blessed Virgin Mary (glorious) for the last mystery.

Leading the prayers were the Catholic Womens League for the first mystery, the Mother Butlers Guild forthe second, the Lectors Ministry for the third, Our Lady of Lourdes and Fatima Associations for the fourth,

and the Adoracion Nocturna Filipina, Knights of Columbus and Couples for Christ for the last mystery.With the Altar Knights holding aloft a big crucifix, the Eucharistic Lay Ministers representing the first OurFather and three Hail Marys, they formed a giant Rosary with their li ghted candles. The announcementof the mysteries was done by parish secretary Edna T. Tenerife and youth volunteer Haissam G. Suarezwhile the tableau presentation was directed by diocesan youth leader and concurrent parish youth coordi-nator Arman T. Taniegra. The whole affair was directed by parish volunteer Nestor T. Taroy, Jr.

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FROM 1 to 9 November, the Parish of St. Anthony of Padua offered a novena of Masses for the Dead at the CabugaoCatholic Cemetery. The Church grants plenary indulgence, under the usual conditions, to those who visit cemeterieson the first eight days of November. Hence, the tradition of offering the Missa pro Defunctis at the parish ceme-tery chapel was started this year.

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AS A WAY OF REACHING OUT to Cabugaonons living in Manila and toshare with them the joy and blessings of the parish centennial year, a HolyMass was celebrated at the family resort of Mr. and Mrs. Herminio R. Enriquezat Mayuga, BF Homes, Paraaque City, 12 November 2011, at around 4 oclockin the afternoon . The celebration started with the blessing of the image of St.Anthony of Padua which will be visiting interested Cabugaonons in theGreater Manila area year round. The rite was made more solemn with the sing-ing of the Gozos ni San Antonio . The homily of the Rev. Fr. Paul I. Isorena,parish priest, was in the form of a State of the Parish Address (SOPA) inwhich, after recalling the rich storied past of the parish, he reported the pro-grams and activities already realized since his installation as pastor last July,the current state of its infrastructures (the parish church, formation center, cem-etery and rectory), and the projects being planned through a pledge-supportfund-sourcing scheme. A fellowship dinner/ socials followed.

Utmost gratitude is due to Mr. Ramon R. Tayas, whose wisdom gave birth tothe idea of holding the event and made the necessary coordination with all con-cerned; to Mr. & Mrs. Enriquez, who readily agreed to host the affair and shoul-der its incidental expenses; to the entire family of the late Pedro Tariman, whodonated the pilgrim image of San Antonio and generously supported the needsof the parish delegation; to all who shared a good part of their precious timeand fortune for the gathering; to Engr. Lea Tito, who willingly opened their

home to the Cabugao delegation; to Mr. & Mrs. Eulogio Rodriguez, Jr. whoprovided the means of transportation and other needs of the group; to Mr. &Mrs. Sergio Rodriguez and family, who hosted a meal prior to the affair; tothose who prepared the food for the fellowship and brought ibit-ibit; and allthose who made possible the overwhelming success of the historic event.

The parish delegation was composed of: Parish Pastoral Council (PPC) presi-dent Madam Paz R. Teves, Parish Centennial Steering Committee (PCSC) chairMr. Miguelito T. Rodriguez, PCSC vice-chair/ PPC treasurer Ms. Leoncia P.Tito, PCSC secretary Ruben T. Tapit, PCSC members Dr. Arcangel Rodriguez,Ms. Portia Rodriguez, Ms. Jean Rodriguez and Ms. Angelina Traquena, PCSCadviser Dr. Nenita T. Taraya, Mr. Nestor T. Taroy, Jr. and Rev. Fr. Paul I. Isore-na.


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A SOLEMN PROCESSION

of the Blessed Sacramentmarked the Solemnity of ChristKing of the Universe last 20

November 2011. It was, in-deed, a fitting homage to theKing of Kings in the Eucharisticspecies.


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ON 15 December 2011, a very color-ful one-night Christmas cheers pro-gram dubbed as Pasko sa Cen-tenario was held at Yolanda Park.

It showcased the rich array of talentsof Cabugaonons in practically everyage-bracket. It expressed their readi-ness to share their joys with others,and contribute their share in buildingthe parish in real and lasting unity.


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PASKO SA CENTENARIO. The 100th

Christmas celebration of Cabugao Parishwas truly a fitting commemoration of thebirth of the Lord. All sectors worked handin hand with the parish religious associa-tion to make it truly memorable. The nine-day Misa de Gallo , the Kagharong, themidnight Masses on the eves of Christmasand New Year left memorable images of acommunity united in prayer and in selflessgiving of one-self with those in need. A one-night Christmas Cheers on 15 December

at Yolanda Park featured the shining talentsof Cabugaonon in arts and culture.

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CONJUGAL LOVE AND FAMILY LIFE are at the heart of the Churchs pasto-

ral concern. Hence, the parish has organized a Pre-Cana Seminar Team chargedwith the delicate task of preparing would-be couples for a worthy celebration ofthe Sacrament of Matrimony and in raising their respective families in a Chris-tian way. The team is composed of Mrs. Paz R. Teves, Engr. & Mrs. Pacifico Sor-reta, and Mr. & Mrs. Rogelio Rodriguez Jr. They underwent training under theDiocesan Commission on Family and Life.

On 30 December 2011, during the Feast of the Holy Family, the parish held aMass Wedding at the Cabugao Church for couples who wanted their conjugalunion blessed in the holy sacrament. At 6:00 a.m. every Thursday canonicalwedding may also be availed of at the parish church sans service offering.

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THIS YEARS YOUTH FESTIVAL had a double significance: it was an integralpart of the centennial year celebrations and a joyful commemoration of the 20th an-niversary of the foundation of the Parish Youth Movement (PYM). Born in 1991,during the fruitful tenure of Fr. Rene O. Tapel as Cabugao pastor, the PYM is nowthe longest-surviving youth ministry in the whole diocese. It takes charge of theannual youth festival which extends from December 26 to 30 every year. This yearsevent commenced with a torch parade, opening Mass, and Youth Jam on the firstday; and academic contests, sports tournament, motorcade and search for Miss

PYM, parlor games and outing on the succeeding days. A colorful Pista sa Nayon and awarding ceremonies capped the event. The PYM is currently underthe dynamic leadership of Mr. Allan Diaz.

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