Compiled by LOURDES KAISER JP

The Sto Nino Association of Campbelltown and the Macarthur Region gladly accepted the Invitation of Fr . Emmanuel Chuntic , Scalabrian Missionaries for Migrants and Priest in charge of Filipino community Warringah Parish NSW . Invitation was through Sr . Nory Ordiz Carmelite Order based at Varroville

Sto Nino Association of Campbelltown at the St Kevin ’ s Parish Hall , Warringah . ( l-r ). Carmelite Sr Nori Ordiz , Connie Ramsey , Fr . Emanuel Chuntic , Ellen Padilla and Lourdes Kaiser . Not in photo Manny Padilla

Humans are sociable being . It means , we may need each other . No problem in loving the lovable people around us . But how about the unlovable ? Those whose ideas and views

By Luz Cabangal Osborn may not be the same as ours ? We have to remember that

God had commanded us to love one another . He set Himself as a good example for us to follow . Our Heavenly Father had sent His Only Son , The Lord Jesus Christ to die in our stead . It was a great sacrifice ! God ’ s love brought salvation to all mankind . Sadly , not all people do acknowledge Him . Not all humans can ever comprehend how deep the love of God is for us . God ’ s love is so amazing . And He commanded those who belong to Him to love one another . And we should obey . Some may deny that love to others , but it is best to always remember what God has said . Since we love God , we ought to obey Him without any complain . If it seems not easy to do , we pray that our attitudes will be pleasing to Him all the time . When we cling to God ’ s love , it helps us mature in our faith and improve in our dealings with the people around us . How could we show to the world that we belong to the Lord Jesus Christ ? It is through loving one another . The world is watching on Christians how we conduct our lives . By the Grace of God , we are able to rise above and beyond the true meaning of love . There must be no expectation from others that they would love us the way we showed love to them . Frustrations will set in if we do . And it is not encouraging at all . That is not what God expect us to do . Just give love to everyone . God ’ s love is perfect . And His love has no limit . Many times , we let God down but He remains faithful to each one of us . Lord Jesus , please help us not to judge others . Christians can show love to others by encouraging them , listening to them , showing compassion , be there when needed if we can , among other things . May we remain true in our faith as we are serving while waiting for His coming . I Corinthians 16:14 says , “ Let All That You Do Be Done With Love ”. Amen !

Community Meeting : Filipino Community at Warringah chaired by Johny Arnaz and Fr Emmanuel Chuntic Filipino Priest in - charge of the Filipino community Warringah with the Campbelltown Sto Nino representatives : Sr . Nori Ordiz , Ellen Padilla , Lourdes Kaiser , Connie Ramsey and Manny Padilla

Community Meeting in Progress

NSW . The whole day celebration is on Saturday 2 Oct . 2021 at Dee Why . The following proposed activities are subject to approval by the Warringah City Council to conform to Covid Health regulations 1 . Solemn Procession A Street Parade is to present important cultural and religious devotions emblematic to the Filipino community 2 . Re- enactment of the First Baptism

This informative demonstration is to exemplify the first Blessing of all Catholics in the Philippines 3 . ‘ Sinulog Dance ’ and other Cultural presentations and traditional forms of performances will be presented as entertainment

4 . Filipino Food Feast Traditional Foods from the Philippines will be offered to attendees of the proposed event . 5 . Holy Mass

A religious ceremony that will be celebrated by a Bishop ( to be confirmed )

The whole day event is spearheaded by the Filipino Community in Warringah led by Johnny Arnaz Chairperson . St . Nory Ordiz , Ellen Padilla Sto Nino Campbelltown President , Lourdes Kaiser , Connie Ramsey and Manny Padilla attended the first Meeting at St Kevin ’ s Parish Hall Warriingah on the 29 May 2021 and a visual site inspection off where In the ocean the Re- enactment of the First

Baptism will be held and proposed route of Street Parade towards the Park where all other

Lourdes Kaiser with Ocean background : Proposed location of the Re-enactment of the First Baptism .

activities will be held . This will be a grand event having the various Filipino communities in greater Sydney joining this milestone celebration .

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