Another Youth Group for the Peyton Guild

The San Roque Youth FRC group was quite impressive. At a very young age they are dynamically involved in the religous welfare of their community, with their president, Paolo Magisa when normally, people their age are more involved in socio-cultural activities and sports. Paolo and his group concluded a rosary rally last month which began as early as 5am . It was a little in between a procession and rally, with images of the Blessed Mother and placards shouting the value of the rosary. It was also during that time the the group adopted the Peyton Guild into their organization. We missed the dawn procession but got to meet some of the members who patiently waited for the inspiration message part of their program, albeit running a little late.

FPG Angat Film Showing

Terence Macalinao, taking over the leadership of the Angat Guild successfully held a film showing night for the St. Paul, the Apostle Parish in Niugan, Angat, Bulacan as part of the parish's Marian festival. The activity aimed to introduce the FPG to the new parish priest and support the reformation and rekindling of the parishoner's faith experience.

Two manifest mysteries were shown: The Secret of the Horse, a translation of the 2nd Sorrowful Mystery that tackles restraint and self-control and The Hero, an adaptation of the 5th Sorrowful Mytery about forgiveness.

NEW Fr. Peyton Guilds

Two more new Fr. Peyton Guild Chapters were formed during the second half of this year. The first group was formed by Rev. Fr. Ronald Manabat, a staunch supporter of the Family Rosary Crusade since his seminary years. After his ordination, he was assigned to a parish in Mindoro and his first order of business was to form an FRC Unit and Fr. Peyton Guild, which he brought along and introduced during the 5th General Assembly this year.

The other group is an FRC unit of Lantana, Cubao since the 70s and has decided to adapt the Fr. Peyton Guild into their organization after realizing that its mission and apostolate complement each other. Mrs. Robles, head of the FRC Lantana and now also the Cubao Chapter of the FPG did not hesitate to accept the challenge posted by Fr. Peyton through the Office of the Cause.

Marinduque Celebrates Month of the Rosary

Our good and dedicated friends of the FPG Marinduque chapter are conducting a Parish Block Rosary in honor of the Blessed Virgin. George Olympia, the able and hardworking coordinator and head of the FRG and FRC Chapter organize a weekly transfer of the image of our Lady of the Rosary in every chapter's chapel. The Parish Block Rosary started last September 22 and will end in November.

Fr. Peyton Guild Holds Rally

Fr. Peyton-Guild Angat led by Bro. Melvin Javier, held a rosary rally during the feast of Our Lady of Lourdes at the Our Lady of Carmel Parish in Sabang, Baliuag, Bulacan following the theme “Maria, Huwaran ng Pananampalataya, Pag-Asa at Pag-ibig.

Students and families gathered for the early morning celebration of prayer and Marian devotion as the Guild’s youth members reenforced the same values of family, piety and faithfulness throughout the day. They learned about Servant of God Fr. Patrick Peyton, CSC and the Family Rosary Crusade’s mission in the short video presentation especially prepared for them.
Reverend Ronald Manabat beautifully spoke of the rosary as a family tradition and heirloom in his inspirational talk and in the homily during mass.

Outstanding Guild Members Recognized

The Family Rosary Crusade held its 5th Geneal Assembly last June at the Pope Pius XII Auditorium. Close to 500 delegates from all over the Philippines came particpate in the bi-annual event. This year’s assembly centered on the theme: Rosary My Rosary and included 5 simultaneous worskshop on the rosary and its application and relevance to practical living.

he morning session had Fr. Catalino Arevalo, SJ, Professor Emeritus of the Loyolo School of Theology as Keynote Speaker and Sr. Elizabeth Butay, MCST, Directress of the Bsp. Obviar Evangelization Center as the Testimonial Sharer.

Serving as breaker and intermission, the participants were treated to the first public showing of The Glimpse, a modernday adaptation of the 4th Luminous Mystery.

he afternoon continued with an awarding ceremony wherein outstanding Fr. Peyton Guilds and individual members from 2005 - 2007 were recognized. Individual awardees were Ms. Cynthia Buenaventura, Divine Mercy - Marilao Chapter for her leadership and support during the launching of the Roving Photo Essay in August 2005 and Mr. Melvin Javier, Angat-Chapter for spearheading the Rosary Rally in February 2007. Marinduque Chapter and Novaliches Chapter were recognized for their support of the Closing Ceremonies of the Rogatory Trial of Servant of God Fr. Peyton last November 2006 and for their involvement in the Outdoor Movie showing from 2005-2006, respectively. These awards were FRC’s way of thanking them and inspiring other Guilds and FRC units to actively particpate in other projects in support of the Cause of Beatification and Canonization of Servant of God Fr. Peyton.

The afternoon session gave the participants a chance to interact and reflect during the Workshops. Msgr. Sabino Vengco talk about the Rosary as a School of Faith, Fr. Ronald Manabat dicussed the rosaru as a source of harmony in the relationship, Sr. Eppie Brasil reflected on the rosary as acure for brokenness, Ms. Claudine Zialcita explained how to make the rosary interesting to the younger generation and Fr. Julito Ignacio showed that the rosary is an effective roadmap to business ethics.

The day ended with a concelebrated mass led by Fr. John Phalen, CSC, , International Director of Holy Cross Family Ministries, Fr. Arthur Colgan, CSC, Provincial Superior, Eastern Provinces, Fr. Jaime Phalan, CSC, International Director, Holy Cross Family Ministries and newly ordained Fr. Ronald Manabat.