Chapel Notes | May 2010
Chaplain’s Message
We give thanks to God, our family, teachers, friends and ourselves as another school year comes to a close. What at the beginning seemed like a long and arduous year long task is finally coming to an end. The excitement of having finished the year fills the air. The perseverance of coming to school everyday; the homeworks and projects; the practices and rehearsals for concerts, recitals and Chapel presentations; the commitment of going to remedials and after school activities and clubs; the value of sportsmanship and teamwork exhibited at every game and competition; the kind and generous heart in reaching out to those in need…
All these and more speak of the many things each student has achieved this year. They have worked hard, encouraged and respected each other and are all moving up.
The Moving Up Song is in celebration of the year’s achievement.
Where, oh, where are the lively First Graders (3x)
Moving up to the second grade class
They have learned about balance and motion (3x)
Moving up to the second grade class
Where, oh, where are the super Second Graders (3x)
Moving up to the third grade class
They’ve gone out from triple-digit addition (3x)
Moving up to the third grade class.
Where, oh, where are the brainy Third Graders (3x)
Moving up to the fourth grade class
They’ve invented something useful (3x)
Moving up to the fourth grade class.
Where, oh, where are the awesome Fourth Graders (3x)
Moving up to the fifth grade class
They’ve gone out of recorder music class (3x)
Moving up to the fifth grade class.
Where, oh, where are the fantastic Fifth Graders (3x)
Moving up to the sixth grade class
They’ve gone out of the lower school production (3x)
Moving up to the sixth grade class.
Where, oh, where are the active Sixth Graders (3x)
Moving up to the seventh grade class
They’ve gone out of survivor challenge (3x)
Moving up to the seventh grade class.
Where, oh, where are the energetic Seventh Graders (3x)
Moving up to the eighth grade class
They’ve gone out of ancient civilizations (3x)
Moving up to the eighth grade class.
Where, oh, where are the fun-loving Eighth Graders (3x)
Moving up to the ninth grade class
They’ve gone out of Middle School camp (3x)
Moving up to the ninth grade class.
Where, oh, where are the hyperactiveFreshmen (3x)
Moving up to the sophomore class
They’ve gone out of biology classes(3x)
Moving up to the sophomore class.
Where, oh, where are the talented Sophomores (3x)
Moving up to the junior class
They’ve gone out of the P. E. classes(3x)
Moving up to the Junior class.
Where, oh, where are the hardworking Juniors (3x)
Moving up to the senior class
They’ve finished fund raising for the seniors (3x)
Moving up to the senior class.
Where, oh, where are the great old Seniors (3x slowly)
Safe now in the wide, wide world
They’ve gone out from Alma Mater (3x)
Safe now in the wide, wide world
Soon we’ll all go out to meet them (3x)
Safe now in the wide, wide world.
Everyone did their best and is determined to finish strong. Indeed it has been a wonderful year!
Congratulations for a job well done!
Have a fantastic and safe Summer break!
God bless.
Fr. Benjamin A. Jance III
Chaplain / Registrar
Prayer for Healing
We are praying for healing and recovery of the sick:
Mrs. Editha Villanueva, mother of Food Service Supervisor Ms. Maricel Canlas.
Ms. Aida Albarracin, former Brent School Librarian.
Dr. Brenda Fajardo (heart bypass), former Brent IB Visual Arts Examiner.
Mrs. Refugia Ecija (cancer), mother of Jammas Rosalie Ecija.
Mr. Hak Jin Kim, father of Gr. 11-J student Ji Woo “John” Kim.
Katie Victoria Malca, 2009 graduate. Katie is the sister of Erica Gr. 8-E and Miriam Malca Gr. 11-M.
John Lawrence Gabagat (profound hearing loss), 3 years old son of Brent School bus driver Mr. Ric Gabagat.
John Paul Jose (congenital heart disease), 13 years old son of school gardener Mr. Ronaldo Jose.
Jadin Caballero (castlemans), 8 years old grandson of MS English & Social Science teacher Dr. Judy Sands-Caballero.
Jumillaene Great Gepayo (profound hearing loss), 9 years old daughter of Seminary Intern Gonny Gepayo.
Mrs. Susana Mapili Caabay (diabetes), mother of Transportation Coordinator Mrs. Zosima “Sue” Bico.
Mr. Jay Yan, husband of IB and Academic Affairs Secretary Mrs. Elaine Yan.
Mrs. Geny Cabezas, grandmother of Gr. 6-N student Melissa Hevener.
Mr. Florencio “Lolo Ponsing” Cruz (diabetes), grandfather of the bus mother and Activities office staff Ms. Glenda Cruz.
Mrs. Florence Bruskiewicz, mother of Gr. 11-K student Kenneth Bruskiewicz.
Mr. Socrates Varanal (glaucoma), father of Upper School Student Services Assistant Ms. Pauline Grace Varanal.
Mr. Froilan Bagalawis, brother of Assistant Director for Student Activities Mrs. Lulu Floresca.
Mr. Richard Kendall, husband of ELC Librarian Mrs. Maureen Kendall.
Ms. Nora Casas (cancer), cousin of US teacher & MS Student Services Coordinator Mr. Ericson Perez.
Mrs. Natividad Reyes Cruz, mother of MS teacher Mrs. Dalisay Dofitas.
Mrs. Gretchen White (cancer), grandmother of 2008 graduate Blake McClenny.
Mr. Joselito P. Laxa, brother-in-law of MS ESL teacher Ms. Eloisa Munden.
Mr. Eduardo Rocha, 1992 graduate.
Mr. Ronaldo Santi Godito, husband of ELC teacher aide Mrs. Judith Godito.
Mrs. Christina Rebudal (cancer), wife of Mr. Raffy Rebudal former Brent US Faculty
Seth Maikiel Varanal, nephew of US Special Need teacher aide Ms. Pauline Varanal.
Mr. Gerson Markowitt, former Brent development officer.
Mrs. Edith Pelaez and Patricia Pelaez, grandmother and sister of MS Computer teacher Ms. Maita Francisco.
Ms. Catherine Marcelo-Buenviaje, cousin of MS Student Services teacher Ms. Marika Soriano.
Your love and prayers are deeply appreciated.
Thank you.
Saint of the Month
The Visit of the Blessed Virgin Mary to Elizabeth
31 May
The church today recalls the visit of Elizabeth to her cousin Mary, as recorded in Luke's gospel. The celebration of the feast first occurred at a Franciscan Order General Chapter in 1263 but quickly spread throughout Europe. Since it is a celebration clearly described in the gospel, the churches of the Reformation were less inclined to proscribe it as they were other Marian feasts, particularly as it was the occasion for Mary to sing her great hymn of praise in honour of her Lord and God. Just as Luke sees John the Baptist as the last of the prophets of the old covenant, he uses John's leaping in Elizabeth's womb as the first time John bears witness to Christ as the promised Messiah. Thereby he links the old covenant with the new. He seems to be saying that just as the old covenant clearly points to Jesus, so does its last prophet, yet to be born.
Collect
Almighty God,
by whose grace Elizabeth rejoiced with Mary
and greeted her as the mother of the Lord:
look with favour on your lowly servants
that, with Mary, we may magnify your holy name
and rejoice to acclaim her Son our Saviour,
who is alive and reigns with you,
in the unity of the Holy Spirit,
one God, now and for ever. Amen.
Taken from: http://www.excitingholiness.org/first-edition/