cfc-handmaid of the Lord 17th anniversary

My mom, Nora, has been a member of Handmaids of the Lord since November 2001. Last December 11, 2011 the community celebrated their 17th Anniversary and the family was present to witness their fiesta themed celebration.

The celebration began with the celebration of the Holy Eucharist which was officiated by Fr. Richie Gamaya. 

Father Richie has beautiful points for the Gaudete Sunday or the third Sunday of Advent. These are his points:

• The secret to a life of contentment is to regard life as a gift and not as a right. 
• Third Sunday of Advent (Gaudeta Sunday) -  a life of contentment is a life of rejoicing.
• John the Baptist did not claim to be someone he is not. 
• To recognize your blessings and not the absence of it, be grateful. 
• The joy that comes from within it does not come from the external. 
• we enjoy the blessings and gifts but we fail to give thanks. 
• Like Mary, we should rejoice to the Lord.

After the Eucharistic celebration, these beautiful Handmaids of the Lord showcased their dancing prowess. They have presented five Philippine dances such as: Manang Biday, Bakya, Itik- Itik, Flower Dance and Subli. The last dance presentation was a gift of their leaders to the community. The leaders danced to the music of the movie, Mama Mia. 

flower dance by Central B

Itik- itik by South B

Manang Biday by North cluster

Bakya by Central A

Subli by South A

Mama Mia lead singers

Mama Mia dancers

Mamo with her real life flower girls.

Handmaid leaders

technical group

mamo's hair dress

our mamo. 

what? hat!

I am unlike my husband. He has this special relationship with caps due to baldness. A cap is part of his daily wardrobe. It has been his fettish to collect caps. His all time favorite brands would be Nike or Ralph Lauren.
Even my daughters, especially Jelena, have been influenced  by their father's inclination to caps.

his caps

our girls with their  la salle caps.

i got him a birei hat.

At some point, Nonoy has bought me tennis ball caps but I just kept it for future use.

my caps.

Last Sunday (Dec. 09, 2011) was a different story. We went to SM City Davao to buy a scarf for my aunt however I found something which caught my interest. HATS! And I was not the only one who enjoyed the fitting session. Although I did not buy a hat for my own, we went home bringing my aunt her first hat which brought her a big smile.

the look.

Things I can do alone: Watch Basketball Games

You would never catch me alive watching a movie alone! I have not tried and I will surely never try. First, I am not really a movie buff unless if it is a romantic comedy or feel good movie. Last, I could not imagine myself alone in a dark room.

However, being alone is not really an issue because there are things which I can do alone. One of these is watching basketball games. Since the 1990's I have been exposed to the world of basketball due to having a dad who is a basketball enthusiast. I grew up idolizing Robert Jaworiski and cheering for barangay Ginebra. When I was in high school, I changed alliance and started to cheer for the Alaska because of Jeffrey Cariaso. I could vividly remember asking my mom to watch PBA games live during one of our Manila trips and it was euphoric.

the Big J.

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It may sound crazy but I continued to watch games during the Metropolitan Basketball Association heyday and I was rooting for my home team, the Davao Eagles. Words could not even describe how happy, "kilig" and memorable those times were.

And having a basketball coach as a husband gives me an opportunity to enjoy the game more and more that I would not mind watching the games alone. The basketball arena is comforting like a second home to me. The buzzer is like a sweet music to my ear. The cheers for or against the team I am cheering for is like a friend's sweet voice.

PRO IX and Bureau of Fire

the referees.

It is without a doubt that I have so much revere for the game. And I have more respect for it now because it is my husband's craft, passion and love.

Nonoy in red shirt.

Core Moral Values

     There are six core moral values that we need to develop in ourselves: love of God, love of truth, respect for life, respect for authority, respect for human sexuality and responsible dominion over material things. These are achieved through the habitual exercise of virtues.

1. Love of God. With faith, we believe that God exists and that He created us in His image and likeness. In hope, we await to go back to God who created us. In love, we adore God above all things and therefore avoid occasions of sin which separate us from Him.
2. Love of truth. Every person has the right and moral duty to seek, embrace and guard the truth at all times.
3. Respect for life. Human life is sacred. It is not lawful for anyone to take the life of another human being, born or unborn.
4. Respect for authority. Authority includes one's parents, officials, the law, for example, that represent collaboration of man with God's plan of order in public life. To show respect for authority, we need to participate in election, pay taxes and defend our country. With regard to parents, we show respect by caring for them, obeying them and using polite language when speaking with them.
5. Respect for human sexuality. God has created human beings as male and female equal in human dignity. Sexuality is truly respected in special relationships by not engaging in premarital sexual activity. The practice of chastity, when combined with love and temperance, can affirm human dignity.
6. Responsible dominion over material things. Stewardship of man over God's creation is shown through the protection of the environment and wise use of resources. 

Reference: Values and Vitues, Doing Right by Erlinda A. Bilog, et.al.

Third Quarter Performance Task

my dear students,

here is a detailed instructions of our performance task this quarter. after witnessing your life's journey, i am looking forward to read the genuineness and sincerity of your poems.

xoxo,
karen

ASSESSMENT EVIDENCE (ACTION)

Performance Task A person’s life is highlighted with significant events or milestones. In every milestone, one is confronted with dilemmas and is challenged to make the right decision. For a person to be able to make a sound judgment and moral decision, one has been grounded on the awareness of the self and the living of the moral values, virtues and principles. As a response to these challenges, the learners will become free verse poets. Their poems will focus on the theme: “Milestones: Embracing the Past, Nurturing the Present and Weaving the Future”. As poets they will truthfully express their memorable experiences, the persons who have been influential, the values, virtues and principles which have been instrumental in their journey in life. The free verse poem will be published in their personal blog which hopes to inspire their blog readers and followers in developing moral values to make sound judgment and moral decisions. Rubrics:     Poem Chart                               Criteria 5 4 3 2 1 Organization The product’s flow of ideas is exemplarily logical, clear and coherent. The product’s flow of ideas is very satisfactorily logical, clear and coherent. The product’s flow of ideas is satisfactorily logical, clear and coherent. The product’s flow of ideas is fairly logical, clear and coherent. The product’s flow of ideas is not logical, clear and coherent. Clarity of the Theme The product exemplarily exhibits and focuses on the given theme. The product very satisfactorily exhibits and focuses on the given theme. The product satisfactorily exhibits and focuses on the given theme. The product fairly exhibits and focuses on the given theme. The product poorly exhibits and focuses on the given theme. Content The product exemplarily contains one’s personal milestones, appropriate pictures and attractive title. The product very satisfactorily contains one’s personal milestones, appropriate pictures and attractive title. The product satisfactorily contains one’s personal milestones, appropriate pictures and attractive title. The product fairly contains one’s personal milestones, appropriate pictures and attractive title. The product poorly contains one’s personal milestones, appropriate pictures and attractive title. Self- Awareness Self- awareness is exemplarily established. Self- awareness is very satisfactorily established. Self- awareness is satisfactorily established. Self- awareness is fairly established. Self- awareness is poorly established. Faithfulness to the values and principles of moral decision making Essential values and principles of moral decision making are exemplarily manifested. Essential values and principles of moral decision making are very satisfactorily manifested. Essential values and principles of moral decision making are satisfactorily manifested. Essential values and principles of moral decision making are fairly manifested. Essential values and principles of moral decision making are poorly manifested. Promptness The product is exemplarily done within the duration of time. The product is very satisfactorily done within the duration of time. The product is satisfactorily done within the duration of time. The product is fairly done within the duration of time. The product is poorly done within the duration of time.

Instructions:        a.      Submission is on December 13, 2011(Tuesday).        b.      Poem should be encoded on a short bond paper.        c.      Print a copy of the Poem Chart Rubrics and attach it with the copy of your poem. Write your name and section on both papers.