10.10.08
This is the executive summary of the BEC clergy pastoral assembly last
October 10, 2008 at
the Lay Formation Center in Bonuan Gueset, Dagupan City.
3rd Meeting of WESTY Clergy Groupings
October 10th, 2008 | Lay Formation Center, Bonuan Gueset, Dagupan City
Opening Liturgy (Rev. Fr. Julius Cuison)
Talk by Most Reverend Oscar V. Cruz, JCD, DD
Bible Sharing on Matthew 22:1-14 (by WESTY)
Reports (Fr. Arcadio Mejia, moderator):
WORSHIP (Rev. Fr. Julius Cuison, reporter)
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Research all liturgical norms in the Archdicoese.
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Provide a hard copy for each member.
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Comment and remarks on the existing liturgical norms.
EDUCATION
(Rev. Fr. Anthony, reporter [naagawan Fr. Jim, sowe!!!])
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Fr. Butch Bombase, OP informed the group that Doing
Theology is more "in" nowadays than intellectual theologizing.
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Reviewed the past meetings: (1) Towards deeper
prayer experiences (Msgr. Magno); (2) Struggle towards self-discipline
(Fr. Ric); (3) Sharing of self rather than doctrine or ideas.
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Suggestion to have more encounters with sharing of
food.
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Look for more areas of concern,
provide avenues for coming together. It must be
spontaneous.
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Sharing of talents and ministries.
SOCIAL ACTION
(Rev. Fr. Edilberto Calderon, reporter)
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Last meeting was about awareness:
The synopsis: Stewardship (spirit and understanding);
being with the people; encouragement and generosity; How
can we concretely live together about our social life?
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Way of Life: Change of perspective
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Purpose: Stewardship principle as a
way of life. Thank, receive, share, brotherhood.
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Meeting: November 3-4, 2008 2 PM at
San Fabian.
TEMPORALITIES
(Rev. Msgr. Mario Morales, reporter)
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The main focus of the meeting was on the needs of
the clergy in line with the vision of the Assembly on the new way of
being Church. So that before talking about financial matters, there is a
need to talk about sharing and community.
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The group was concerned with the clarification of
OBJECTIVES in every program and activity.
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There will be a meeting on Friday a bout Clergy
Emergency Fund and the Contributions for the Jubilarians.
YOUTH
(Rev. Fr. Democrito Umagtam, reporter)
- We planned to have
exposure as regards to the different BECs in different places like
Abra, Ilocos, Nueva Vizcaya, Pampanga, etc.
- Exposure and
learning programs with different youth organizations.
- Regular group
meeting of commission in our respective assignments.
Started 10:30 AM
Closed 12 PM
/fabl
