Makati — Nine new members are added to the growing family of Institute of Holy Family in the Philippines-Macau as they, in the presence of the SSP Provincial Superior Fr. Jose Aripio, SSP and of their kin, professed the vows of the evangelical counsel proper to their state in a Eucharistic Celebration on June 23, 2013. They are Amelia T. Batoctoy, ISF, Ester E. Dazon, ISF, Ma. Josefina S. Quiambao, ISF, the couple Antonia and Quirino Ramos, ISF, Emilia C. Recometa, ISF, Nerie C. Serrano, ISF, Marilyn L. Tio, ISF, and Solomon D. Villaplaza, ISF.
“Exchanging Gifts,” is what IHF Formator Fr. Dominador Guzman, Jr., SSP highlighted in his homily. This act of offering of one’s life is their gift to the Church, and on the other hand, the Church through the Society of Saint Paul accompanies these committed married couples, through grace, suffrages and formation, towards the perfection of Christian Life. He also took note of the growing number of applicants in the various parts of the country like Cebu, Davao and Bohol.
Before the Mass, three (3) first year novices and three (3) second year novices were received by the Provincial Superior to their specific stage of formation. And after the first profession of vows within the Holy Mass, the temporary professed members (9) also renewed their vows.
An audio-visual presentation (AVP), a tribute to the neo-professed and a formal dinner capped the celebration.
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