8 Sep, 2010 Fr. Francis Jordan's death anniversary
11 Oct, 2010 Mary Mother of the Savior
13 Oct, 2010 Beatification of Mother Mary of the Apostles (1968)
8 Dec, 2010 Foundation Day
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East Asia Foundation now A Mission Vicariate
The community in the East Asia celebrated the 128th Foundation Anniversary of the Society with thankful hearts for the immense graces the Savior continues to shower it. This year is a very important stage in the life of the community as they receive new status, becoming Mission Vicariate. This entails significant improvements in the many aspects of the community in East Asia.
Encouraged by last year's successful Christmas party for 500 needy children, Fr. Artur Chrzanowski, SDS, and a small team of advisors, conducted an expanded “Puso sa Puso” (Tagalog for “heart to heart”) all-day Christmas program for 5,000 needy children. Held on December 5, 2009 in the Rosario baseball stadium in a poor section of Manila, 1,200 volunteers chaperoned the children with games, food, clowns, and a two-hour stage presentation. The show had singers, dancers, animal tricks, and other performers who kept the children entertained until the main attraction: a supper of spaghetti, roasted chicken, fruit, and soft drinks. Several thousand pounds of food were prepared and served by a small army of cooks. Gift bundles had been prepared containing sandals and school supplies. As the children slowly filed out of the stadium, each child was given a bundle and the streets in all directions were soon filled with parents and happy children, hands toting the white bundle, hearts filled with Christmas love.
Remembering the Beatification of Blessed Mary of the Apostles
October 13, 2009, The community of Salvatorian Fathers and Brothers of Talon, Amadeo remembered in a special way the day of the beatification of Blessed Mary of the Apostles in the celebration of the Holy Mass. She is remembered in our Society as the woman who co-founded the Salvatorian Sisters together with Father Francis Jordan. She was beatified by Pope Paul VI on October 13th 1968, confirming her as an example and intercessor for a truly apostolic life.
The Salvatorian Community at Talon, Amadeo Cavite, celebrated the Feast of Mater Salvatoris (Mother of the Savior). The community prepared for this occasion since October 2, 2009 with the novena for her honor which culminated in the solemn celebration of the Holy Eucharist on October 11, 2009. The mass began at 8:00 AM. Father Jan Szpilka was the Main Celebrant with all the priest and brothers of the community and members of Fr. Jordan Youth rejoicing for the Feast of the Mater Salvatoris.
As anyone living in the Philippines or following the news is well aware, the Islands were recently hit by typhoons, mainly Onday (Katsana). Great destruction and loss of life ensued. Salvatorians and their houses did not suffer as much as others and soon joined many volunteers in coming to the aid of the victims...