Archive for March, 2008
Easter Sunday – He is Risen!
Easter Sunday was marked by separate Eucharistic celebrations in the three PGG communities – Kapistran, Kagranerplatz and Floridsdorf – recalling the day when Jesus Christ resurrected from the dead. A “Puto atbp. Festival” (Agape) followed after all the Masses.
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Black Saturday Reflections
On Black Saturday, Fr. Ron gave a short recollection on life and living simply. The recollection include a video presentation and meditation.
The Cenaculo
Another event held in the afternoon of Good Friday was the Cenaculo, or live presentation of the passion of our Lord Jesus Christ in the Donaucity Church. It was accompanied by the meditation on the Seven Last Words of Jesus while he was hanging on the Cross. Those who shared their thoughts were: Bro. Arnold [...]
Good Friday’s Station of the Cross
The PGG community observed the traditional meditation of the Stations of the Cross and the Veneration of the Cross of our Lord Jesus Christ on Good Friday in the Stift Heiligenkreuz in Niederösterreich. Two bus loads of pilgrims, plus several more who travelled by private vehicle participated in this event.
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Maundy Thursday Liturgy
The Maundy Thursday Liturgy was highlighted by the Washing of the Feet. The “apostles” were: Jomari Segura (Ilongo Association) Alfredo Jacobe (APA), Jaime Rogado (PAMET), Maynard Montealegre (Phil. Embassy), Laura Reynaldo (VIC Club), Evelyn Mühler (KBA), Abe Surilla (Edabem), Mike Jaramillo (CFC-FFL), Salve Hohenberg (PINAA), Bing Caraet (YES), Lorna Titgemayer (CFAA) and Virgie Ramos (PSA).
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Reconciliation with the Lord Jesus
The Sacrament of Reconciliation was offered to the faithful last March 19, after the regular Wednesday Novena Mass at the Donaucity Church. Many thanks to Fr. Mars, SVD; Fr. Patrick, SVD; Fr. Efren and Fr. Ron, SVD. They stayed late in the evening to hear the confessions of the many who came to reconcile themselves [...]
Palm Sunday Celebrations
Palm Sunday was solemnly celebrated in the three Service Communities of the PGG: in Kapistran, Kagranerplatz and Floridsdorf. Palm branches were blessed and distributed to all, followed by procession into the Church for the Holy Eucharist celebration.
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PGG Schedule of Activities for the Holy Week´08
March 16: Palm Sunday: BLESSING OF PALMS (palms will be provided) and palm procession before the start of the Masses at 11 AM, 4:30 PM and 7:00 PM.
March 19: Holy Wednesday, Donaucity Church
6:30 PM: Novena Mass followed by CONFESSIONS with Fr. Mars, Fr. Patrick, Fr. Efren & Fr. Ron
March 20 : Maundy Thursday
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5th Sunday of Lent: “Lazarus, come out!”
First Reading
To the discouraged Jews exiled in Babylon, God speaks his life-giving word. This majestic prophecy of a broken people rising from the grave is fulfilled in God’s power at work in Jesus calling Lazarus back to life.
