We wiosce
postulanci zaczęli od odwiedzin ludzi w domach, podczas których, został
zrobiony spis danych i sporządzone pierwsze mini kartoteki mieszkańców.
Przygotowane też zostały rekolekcje dla młodzieży i starszych, podczas wieczorów,
również wiele zabaw, katechez i konkursów dla dzieci. Co dzień była wieczorna msza,
tzw. Simbang Gabi, na którą
przychodziły tłumy. Samych dzieci było ponad 500.
21go grudnia, w 6
dzień pobytu we wiosce, odbyła się tam misja medyczna i nutryszyn program dla
dzieci. W tej akcji pomagali postulantom świeccy dehoniańscy i młodzież sercańska,
jak i wielu woluntariuszy. Zaprosiliśmy na cały dzień pięciu lekarzy i czterech
dentystów, którzy darmowo zbadali zęby i ogólny stan zdrowia wielu ludziom. Rozdaliśmy
rownież dużo lekarst. Dla ponad 500 dzieci został przygotowany obiad oraz
mnóstwo gier z nagrodami. Radości i zabawy nie było końca.
„Pasko sa Opol”
zakończyła się sukcesem. Misja ta zapewne lepiej pomogła przygotować się
ludziom
z wioski, jak i nam, na spotkanie z Panem w czasie Świąt. Postulanci, którzy
właśnie wrócili z Opol do domu formacyjnego, mimo zmęczenia, czuli wielką
radość. Więcej bowiem otrzymali niż dali.
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| W czasie Pasterki |
Ps. Szczególne
podziękowania należą się tutaj Sekretariatowi SCJ Misji Zagranicznych w Polsce.
Misja we Wiosce Matki Bożej Miłosierdzia mogła się odbyć, w dużej mierze, dzięki
ich zebranym ofiarom i pomocy. Dziękujemy bardzo.
Wesołych Świąt i
Szczęśliwego Nowego Roku!
“Pasko sa Opol” means in Bisaya language “Christmas in
Opol.” This name refers to annual activities of the postulants during the
novena and over Christmas. These activities usually are hold in remote and
mountainous areas of the SCJ parish of Dansolihon. This year we decided to stay
in the city and organize a mission in one of the relocation areas of the
Sendong survivors. We went to the Village of the Mother of Divine Mercy, the
camp we have built and organized in Opol. The village is home to 326 families
who survived Sendong. Actually, it is one of the relocation sites of the
Sendong survivors. The congregation of the Priests of the Sacred Heart is one
of the lead groups which helped establish this village. The theme thay chose
for their mission is: “Sint Unum” (Pakighiusa) – “may they be one.”
The postulants will stay in the village for 10 days. The
main activities are: visiting houses and making census; 3 days recollection for
adults; daily activities and games for youth and catechises and games for kids.
Every day is closed with holy mass so called: Simbang Gabi. It is in the evening so everyone has time to attend
it. Daily mass is overcrowded with more than 500 children.
On December 21, the 6th day of the immersion, the postulants
were joined by the members of the Dehonian family--the youth & the lay
group through the medical-dental-food and gift giving activities.
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| Postulanci i Dehonian youth |
The families living in the village continue to struggle to
survive in their daily life, coping without access to clean water and
electricity. Thus, we decided that the outreach of the Dehonians be held in the
village.
The mission focused on the children who were able to avail
of free medical and dental services. The medicines prescribed were freely
provided. The dental teams were from the Health Services Department of the
Philippine National Police and Bureau of Fire Protection. The dentists
performed tooth extraction to 100 children. Also to some adults. The medical
team was from the Department of Health joined by 2 private doctors and a nurse.
A pharmacist was likewise present who helped in the dispensation of medicines.
The kids also enjoyed the food packs, loot bags, and games
spearheaded by a group of teachers who collaborated in this affair. Some
friends of the SCJs sponsored and gave popcorns and ice cream which delighted
the children. They had a lot of fun.
The day was loaded with simultaneous activities courtesy of
generous benefactors and friends of the SCJs. The lay and the youth groups
provided assistance according to their assigned tasks.
The outreach, likewise whole our mission was a success... an
outpouring of generosity of time, treasure & talents of diverse groups
united in their effort to provide service to Sendong survivors in Mother if
Divine Mercy Village. Thanks be to God.
Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!
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| Caroling during Midnight Mass |
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| Teachers preparing gifts for kids... |
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| Cooking hotdogs for lunch in the Village |
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| Dehonian youth helping in distribution food |
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| Dessert - ice cream |
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| Popcorn too |
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| Dentist and doctors in action... |
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| Kids were so scared... |
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| but later they were happy |
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| Dentists & doctors after the busy day |
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| and Friends that you can always relay on... |
