HAPPY EASTER!

May the Risen Lord drive away all our fears and sadness, knowing that the Lord has conquered death itself. From now on, may we live with a SMILE, look to the future with a more positive outlook, and trust that this world, no matter how seemingly evil at times, is always under the caring hands of a LOVING AND RISEN LORD!

Highlights of FY 2008-2009

SJVTS: HIGHLIGHTS OF FY 2008-2009

In grateful remembering of the past Formation Year (FY), some of the photos of the main events are offered here. May these remind us of how much the Lord has done for us despite our limitations as individuals, subcoms, and as a community as a whole. Enjoy!

FORMATORS' YEAREND EVALUATION IN BANTAYAN ISLAND, CEBU

As if the whole year's work in formation and teaching was not enough, the formators
had to face another grueling task: evaluate the previous formation year. But of course
there is always a way of making the task less daunting and more inspiring--in this case,
fleeing to a beautiful island in not-so-far-away place! Thanks to Fr. Manol's family, relatives
and friends, the yearend evaluation proved to be fruitful and pleasant, at the same time. This
is the first stop of the group from Cebu City: Fr. Manol's home.

Photos of the Siargao Escapade

BAHANDI Batch Yearend Outing in Siargao

To recover from a hectic exam schedule --not to mention a draining
formation year?--the first year theologians (a.k.a "Bahandi" batch) together
with their Kuyas (Pusoy and Antolin) and Moderators spent eventful days
in the "virgin" islands of Siargao! The first stop was of course at the
Bishop's residence with a luncheon hard to beat. Follow us as we comb
through Siargao, wiping out seafoods and everything else at table! Our heartfelt

thanks to all our hosts especially Frs. Al Bonono, Aldoz Alaan, Jules Dayola, Danny, and Toto Tiu

MY 2009 Orientation Seminar

To culminate the 4-day Orientation Seminar of the Incoming
MYers, a Eucharistic Celebration was had, presided over by
Father Rector, which was, in turn, followed by a sump-
tuous dinner prepared by Fr. Butch and the kitchen staff.
Special thanks to all who donated food and other things which
made the celebration even more inviting and colorful. Here
are a few souvenir photos. God bless, MYers!