Community News
Das Sakrament Der Firmung
Thirty-two young and no-so-young members of the Philippinische Gottesdienst Gemeinde (PGG) community received the holy Sacrament of Confirmation on Saturday, 26 April, at the Kapistran Church in Vienna’s 20th District. The Confirmation was officiated by the Cardinal of Vienna, His Holiness Cristoph Schönborn.
Selected pictures of the confirmation can be viewed here.
In Memoriam: Marino Castor
Bro. Marino Castor (December 12, 1952 – March 21, 2008) was solemnly laid to rest in the Friedhof Aspern last April 1, 2008. Family, friends, and members of the Philippine and Austrian community turned up in great numbers to pay their last respects to a dear friend and colleague.
Brother Marino is survived by his wife, [...]
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.
More pictures can be viewed at www.pggwien.multiply.com
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.
More pictures can be viewed at [...]
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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Philippine Madrigal Singers at the PGG
The world-renowned Philippine Madrigal Singers, popularly known as MADZ, will be singing at the 11:00 o’clock Sunday Mass service at the Kapistran Churh in Forsthausgasse, in Vienna’s 20th district. MADZ will also be performing a concert of Filipino and popular songs on Friday, 10 August, at the Pfarre Breitenfeld Kirche, or the Josefstäter Church by [...]
