Raising children is rewarding

Raising children is rewarding. But raising not even your biological children is more rewarding though more challenging. It is even at times very taxing .emotionally. Why? because you have to start to adjust to small kids character and attitudes plus to think that these children were molded in their early years in a different environment. An environment full of pains, anger and hate. It is still rewarding to raise children with different attitude towards life. Because these children give us the priviledge to hone our skills on how to handle children. Raising these children give us the chance to reevaluate the way we handle our own biological children. With this kind of experience, it actually give us the chance to rethink how our parenting ways were and correct this so that we may be able to bring out the best in ourselves and the best in these children.

Saving for the future

Saving for the future is often in the mind of an individual. It is merely thought at but never acted upon. If a person merely thinks of saving money for the future but doing nothing at all, can be likened to Filipino "Juan Tamad" (lazy person) who is lying on the ground waiting for the guava to fall down and not even reaching the fruit when he can always reach out for this. A lazy person will never succeed in his life. He will always be dependent upon other people. Saving for the future needs conviction and the self determination to reach for your dream. Withou action, dreams will remain a dream and Plans will remain a plan.

Parenting: enjoyable or exhausting

Parenting could be both enjoyable and exhausting. Parenting depends on the state of mind of parents because if they are not ready for this role as parents then everything from pregnancy, to child rearing to teen age period of your child is all stressing. However, if the parents are psychologically ready to play their role as parents to their children, then everything and everyday of their life is a joy to celebrate. And if these children are so nurtured with the loving care of both parents then they too become wonderful parents of their future children. Meanwhile, children growing up in stressful parents ended up with miserable life. They have not felt the love and care of their parents so they become miserable parents of their future children. It is a cycle of life. As the saying goes "History repeats itself". However, if children of stressful parents try hard not follow the miserable ways of their parents, instead correct their ill ways and learn lesson from all of the events of their life, these children will grow to be more wonderful parents themselves. Parents endowed with more wisdom to see the light amidst the dark alleys of their life. Enjoy parenting!!!

God is more than a genie

In our life we always looked for someone higher than us. We look for someone we can lean on during difficult times of our life. Often man hope of finding a lamp with a genie inside it, so that he can ask for anything he wants in life. We dream that all our wishes will come true. We hope that with just one(1) click of our fingers everything we wish for will be realized. We hope so hard forgetting that there is someone greater than a genie, God himself. A genie could give you only three (3) wishes while God's gift is limitless. Little did you know that every little thing that you wish for had been granted already. So why look for a genie when God's gift for us is limitless. Continue to hold to God because he will do the battle for you.

Insurance for life

Why people should have an insurance? Is it a must to have insurance in the family? What good will it give us if we decide to get an insurance? Whether life, health, accident, car insurance etc, generally it is of utmost importance to own one to have ready funds for you and your family members in case something happens. When insurance agent explains the importance of getting one, everything positive about the company and everything good the customers will receive is the main topic discussed. As usual, target customers end-up getting one with the hope that everything discussed will be enjoyed to the fullest when the time comes. However, before ever getting one, whether life, health, accident, car insurance etc, take into consideration the following:Is the company stable? Does the company has enough funds to pay the customers when the time comes. All things being reviewed, the next question that should be considered is, Do you have extra funds to sustain the long period of payments? Because if what you have is mainly the desire to own one and you have no extra funds for this then you will end up not continuing it. You are wasting your money. When you decide to own one take care of this as if it is your life because truly it is your life.

Samal Island, a dream place

Samal Island is barely 10 minutes by boat from Davao City. Foreign and local tourists are usually ferried by a small boat which can carry about 20 people. As you cross the deep blue sea, cold wind touches your whole body, as if caressing your whole being. From afar you can see already the silvery white sand in the beaches of the Island Garden City of Samal. It is a dream place to be. But a more wonderful site to be, is the Pearl Farm resort which can also be found in Samal Island. One hitch though it is situated at the other side of the Island and it will take about 45 minutes to go there. If Samal Island facing Davao City is already such an inviting beauty of nature. There is no match to the serenity, pristine water, nature and man-made creation at the Pearl Farm Resort. The native huts, swimming pool which seems to be connected to the sea and other man made creations are indeed beautiful creations of genius mind. Its just like you are in heaven. Indeed a dream place to be with.

Travel to Davao City, the largest city in the whole world in terms of its size, always amazes everyone. Davao City can mesmerize anyone coming in and out of the city because of its size. You are already entering Davao City or are already in Davao City but it seems you are still in a remote area not belonging to Davao City. Great fascination for this city, never wears down because of its excellent weather condition, amazing nature, gorgeous resorts and abundant fruits. Davao City is the gateway to a more fascinating place, Samal Island, which is only about 10 minutes by boat.

Tour to Cagayan de Oro City

Cagayan de Oro City, Philippines known as the City of Golden Friendship is one of the fastest growing city in terms of business. Infrastructures such as bridges and high rise buildings are sprouting anywhere in the city. That is why now adays, Cagayan de Oro City is one place that many tourists, foreign tourists for that matter would want to visit. But I didnt realize that I am a tourist to my own city. During our City tour which is part of our lined up activity during our reunion, I came to know that truly Cagayan de Oro City is becoming a booming city in the heart of Northern Mindanao. I had just passed the new bridge connecting Ilaya Carmen to the heart of the City. The tour guide pointed to us another on going construction of a bridge connecting Brgy Kauswagan to Brgy Puntod and learned of the latest attraction of Cagayan de Oro City, a Monument - McArthur Marker about 9 meters in diameter and 5 meters in height. It is made of fiberglass and steel. The five stars represent Gen McArthur's rank as a Five Star General. The McArthur Marker is situated in the Old Macabalan wharf and it is facing the sea. The tour was exciting and educational for me. It just amazes me to know of the newest attraction in Cagayan de Oro City.

Credit Cards: its use

Credit cards is overwhelmingly attractive now a days that everyone for sure owns at least two (2) or three (3) credit cards. Owning a credit card gives a feeling of power. Swipe it and hurraahh! Its okey! Its right there in front of you. It's like magic. It gives you the power to own or get anything you want. It gives you the feeling that whatever your heart desire, you get. Because even things that are not important, you are tempted to purchase this. You feel you have someone backing you up to own anything you desire. Owners of credit cards however, tends to abuse this power forgetting that at the end they will still be most affected. Because they will have to pay for this. Credit card holder should bear in mind that with power comes with it sheer responsibility. The use of credit card should not be abused. Credit card is built with trust between the company and the user. It is founded on faith on each other, that each party will do their part as settled in the agreement terms. Credit is actually referring to good name, reputation, standing, position and status. Usually a credit card is issued when your credit has been established. Also anyone who uses credit card should bear in mind that credit card is not for free. Take responsibility for whatever you own. Take care of it because your integrity is always at stake.

Funds for wedding anniversaries

When we talk of anniversaries, it talks of money. The usual question ask is, do we have the funds? If you are rich, money is not a problem at all. But for us average earner, money, funds,whatever you call it, does matter. That is why during the preparation stage of our silver wedding anniversary, my husband and I really stretched our budget. We use our creativity. We work within our budget. We searched for the cheapest price with quality service. We don't usually go to one business entity. We visits all and we compare price. One thing that kept us within the bounds of our budget was because we began with no funds at all but with dream that... that day will be our grandest day. It sounds unbelievable! Truth is we have that dream but we do not want to be buried in debts. We have existing debts to pay and we do not want our existing debts to increase. We do not want to be buried in debt. Debts is one factor that hold us not to work harder or strive to succeed. With so much debts available for us in terms of business loan, salary loan, etc we become lazy. We lost interest in our work because we have no more salary to receive. The tendency is that because of so many debts we become buried to debts. And since we are unable to pay our debts, we hide from people we owe money with. You become restless and you have no peace of mind. You are always on the run. So for people who wants to celebrate their anniversaries, save for future event like this. We are lucky though because funds just pour in. Eyong, my brother in-law who owed us money just arrived to pay his debt, my sister Pinky gave us love gift and so our son Rian Tom. It is indeed great blessings from God Almighty. Thanks to you God for preventing us from another possible debts. Thanks God coz you made our silver wedding anniversary a great success!

Missalette for 25th Silver Church Wedding

If you are planning for a church wedding on your 25th wedding anniversary, you should have a missalette so all the attendees can follow the order of the mass. With the missalette , those with part in the ceremony will know when and what portion of the holy mass to do their respective parts. Here is an example of our missalette.

MISSALETTE

25TH SILVER WEDDING ANNIVERSARY

TOMMY AND MARLYN GABAO
May 12, 2009

GREETINGS

Dear friends, TOMMY AND MARLYN have reached their 25th year of marriage with a lot of faith and a deeply nurtured friendship and love.

Let us thank God for for this momentous event of their life. Bless TOMMY and MARLYN and consecrate their commitment for each other and that they may freely and lovingly take upon them the task the Lord has entrusted to them, to continue to live for each other and their children, their family, their relatives and friends on their road through life to God. Let this day be filled with God's unending grace for TOMMY and MARLYN and for all everyone around for the Lord have given us the blessing in witnessing this.

Eucharistic Celebration of Renewal of Nuptial Vows
TOMMY AND MARLYN

Processional
Gentlemen march with ladies at their left in the following order:

BEST MAN
Mr. Rian Tom P Gabao
PARENTS OF THE GROOM
GROOM
Mr. Tommy S Gabao
PRINCIPAL SPONSORS
Dr Fernando Dy, MD
Dra Erlinda Burton, PHD
BGEN Pedro Atienza Jr
Dr Marilou Costello, PHD
CANDLE, VEIL & CORD SPONSORS
Mrs Ida Pinote and Mr Paul Pinote
Mrs Edernie Pinote and Mr Ricardo Pinote Jr
Mrs Joy Pinote and Agustin Pinote
BRIDESMAIDS AND GROOMSMEN
Ms. Mailyn P Gabao and Mr. Maikel Dromar Gabao
Ms. Melourdee Pinote and Mr Richard Pinote
Ms. Iby Rose Pinote and Mr. Reagan Pinote
Ms. Francine Uy and Mr. Stephen Pinote
RING, COIN & BIBLE BEARERS
Master Angel Uri Panisa
Master Paulxander Uy
Master Engeleric Pinote
LITTLE GROOMSMEN
Master Amiel Pinote
Master Angelou Pinote
Master Kyle Pinote
FLOWER GIRLS
Mistress Carla Pinote
Mistress Eztrell Pinote
Mistress Ceillo Uy
MATRON OF HONOR
Ms. Ceryl P Uy
PARENTS OF THE BRIDE
Estrella Marcon Pinote
BRIDE
Ms. Marilyn Pinote-Gabao
OFFICIATING PRIEST
Rev. Fr. Norlan Julia, S.J.

END OF PROCESSION

OFFERERS
HOST AND WINE
Mr. Enrico Pinote
Mrs. Mari Pinote
CANDLES
Mr. Paul Pinote
Mrs. Ida Pinote
FLOWERS
Ms. Candy Love Uy
Ernesto Pinote
FRUITS
Ms. Elsie Pasaporte
Ms Julie Pinote

Eucharistic Celebration
Introductory Rites

Choir : Lover of Us All (To Be Sung)

LOVER OF US ALL:

Refrain: With all the earth we sing your praise
We come to give you thanks, O Lover of us all, and giver of our loving
With sun and moon we dance for joy!
We are your work of art, the glory of your hand, the children of your loving.

Verse: 1. I am maker of mountains; I am God of the earth.
Like a mother in labor I bring all to birth. (refrain)

2. As I know of your labor, so I watch while you sleep.
Ever close at your calling so my love will be. (refrain)

3. If the night would surround you and the sun fall from sight, yet my hand will protect you; I will be your light (refrain)

Priest : In the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit.
All : Amen.
Priest : May the grace and the peace of the Lord Jesus Christ, the love of God and the fellowship of the Holy Spirit be with you always.
All : And also with you.
Priest : My brothers and sisters we prepare ourselves to celebrate this Sacred Mysteries, let us call to mind our sins.
All : I confess to Almighty God, and to you my brothers and sisters, that I have sinned through my own faults, in my thoughts, and in my words, in what I have done and in what I have failed to do so. And I ask the Blessed Mary, ever Virgin, all the angels and saints and to you my brothers and sisters to pray for me to the Lord our God.
Priest : May Almighty God have mercy on us, forgive us our sins and bring us to everlasting life.
All : Amen.
Choir : Panginoon Maawa Ka (To Be Sung)
Glory to God (To be Sung)
Priest : Let us pray.
Father, you have blessed and sustained TOMMY AND MARLYN in the bond of marriage for 25 years. Continue to increase their love throughout the joys and sorrows of life and help to grow in holiness all their days. Grant this through our Lord Jesus Christ, your Son, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit . one God, for ever and ever..
All : Amen.
Everyone sits down for the First Reading.

Liturgy of the Word

First Reading
Reader : A reading from the Ephesians:4:1-7:
As a prisoner for the Lord, then, I urge you to live a life worthy of the calling you have received. Be completely humble and gentle; be patient, bearing with one another in love. Make every effort to keep the unity of the Spirit through the bond of peace. There is one body and one Spirit—just as you were called to one hope when you were called— one Lord, one faith, one baptism; one God and Father of all, who is over all and through all and in all. But to each one of us grace has been given as Christ apportioned it.
All : Thanks be to God.
Responsorial Psalm (To be Sung)
Reader : Let our response be: “I love the Lord. He is filled with compassion. He turned to me on the day that I called. From the snares of the dark, O Lord save my life, be my strength. (Please Repeat)
All : I LOVE THE LORD. HE IS FILLED WITH COMPASSION. HE TURNED TO ME ON THE DAY THAT I CALLED. FROM THE SNARES OF THE DARK, O LORD SAVE MY LIFE, BE MY STRENGTH.
Reader : Gracious is the Lord and just; our God is mercy, rest to the weary. Return my soul to the Lord our God, who bids tears away. I love the Lord (ref).
All : I LOVE THE LORD. HE IS FILLED WITH COMPASSION. HE TURNED TO ME ON THE DAY THAT I CALLED. FROM THE SNARES OF THE DARK, O LORD SAVE MY LIFE, BE MY STRENGTH.
Reader : How can I repay the Lord for the goodness he has shown me. I will raise the cup of salvation and call on his name. I love the Lord.
All : I LOVE THE LORD. HE IS FILLED WITH COMPASSION. HE TURNED TO ME ON THE DAY THAT I CALLED. FROM THE SNARES OF THE DARK, O LORD SAVE MY LIFE, BE MY STRENGTH. I WILL BLESS THE LORD AT ALL TIMES
Reader : I shall live my vows to you, before your people, I am your servant. I will offer you my sacrifice of praise and of prayer. I love the Lord.
All : I LOVE THE LORD. HE IS FILLED WITH COMPASSION. HE TURNED TO ME ON THE DAY THAT I CALLED. FROM THE SNARES OF THE DARK, O LORD SAVE MY LIFE, BE MY STRENGTH. I WILL BLESS THE LORD AT ALL TIMES

The Gospel

Choir : Alleluia, Alleluia (To Be Sung)
Priest : The Lord be with you!
All : And also with you!
Priest : A reading from the Holy Gospel according to St. John.
All : Glory to You, Lord Jesus Christ!
Priest : When it was evening on that day, the first day of the week, and the doors of the house where the disciples had met were locked for fear of the Jews, Jesus came and stood among them and said, "Peace be with you." After he said this, he showed them his hands and his side. Then the disciples rejoiced when they saw the Lord. Jesus said to them again, "Peace be with you. As the Father has sent me, so I send you." When he had said this, he breathed on them and said to them, "Receive the Holy Spirit.”
All : Praise to You, Lord Jesus Christ!

Homily

Everyone sits down for the homily

Rites of Marriage:

Allocution

After the homily, the Principal Sponsors and the couple will stand. The priest will address the couple. All the rest will remain seated.
Priest : Dearly beloved TOMMY AND MARLYN, you are here today to renew your marriage vow with an eternal bond before the Church. I assure you of the prayers of our community that God may pour His abundant blessings on your love and help you to carry out the duties of marriage state. And you, dear brothers and sisters, may I ask you to help them with your prayers and accept them as a new couple in our Christian Community.

Renewal of Vows

Priest : TOMMY AND MARLYN since you wish to renew your marriage vows for each other, please join your right hands and express your intention before God and His Church.

The couple will express their recommitment to each other. First the husband, then the wife.

Priest : Now please say together.

TOMMY AND MARLYN: Lord, before your altar 25 years ago, we promised to love each other and to abide by your will in our married life. Today, full of happiness, we come back to your presence. We give you thanks for the many blessings you have bestowed on us during these past years. Once more we pledge loyalty to each other and to you and your Church. Once more we take each other for better, for worse, for richer, for poorer, in sickness and in health, until death do us part. Bless us, O Lord, bless our family, bless our relatives and friends, bless our priest and all those who in one way or another have been instruments of your grace in our lives. Grant that they may always see in us an example of genuine Christian living. In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit, Amen.

Confirmation of the Renewal of Marriage Vow

Priest : And I, by the authority of the Church, calling on all those present here as witnesses, confirm and bless the renewal of marriage vow which you have contracted in the name of the Father, and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit.
All : Amen.

Blessing of the Arrhae and Rings

Ring, Coin and Bible bearers will come forward assisted by the Best Man and Matron of Honor and will stand at the right side of the priest.

Priest : TOMMY AND MARLYN we shall now bless your arrhae and ring. Our help is in the need of the Lord.
All : Who made heaven an earth.
Let us pray. Bless O Lord Your servants TOMMY AND MARLYN with sufficiency of material possessions which these arrhae symbolize so that they may use them to attain eternal life through Christ Our Lord.
All : Amen.
Priest : Bless, O Lord, these rings so that Your servants, TOMMY AND MARLYN who will wear them may live in mutual love and unbroken loyalty through Christ Our Lord.
All : Amen.

Giving of the Wedding Rings and the Arrhae

Priest : Now give this ring to one another and say after me:
Tommy : MARLYN, wear this ring as a sign of my continued love and loyalty in the name of the Father, and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit.
Marlyn : TOMMY, wear this ring as a sign of my continued love and loyalty in the name of the Father, and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit.
Tommy : MARLYN I give you this arrhae as a pledge of my continued dedication to your welfare in the name of the Father, and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit.
Marlyn : And I accept them.
Everyone stands for the Prayers of the Faithful

Prayers of the Faithful

Priest : Dearly beloved, let us now pray for the church and for this wonderful couple whose renewal of marriage vows for each other reflect their union with Christ, Let our response be, GRACIOUS GOD, HEAR OUR PRAYERS!
Reader : For the Holy Church spread over the world, for its leaders and for the rulers of our nation. Let us pray to the Lord!
All : GRACIOUS GOD, HEAR OUR PRAYERS!
Reader : For the poor and the sick and all those in trial and afflictions. Let us pray to the Lord!
All : GRACIOUS GOD, HEAR OUR PRAYERS!
Reader : For TOMMY AND MARLYN that they may keep their hearts united forever and all married couples and continue to be loving parents to their children, Rian Tom, Mailyn and Maikel Dromar. Let us pray to the Lord!
All : GRACIOUS GOD, HEAR OUR PRAYERS!
Reader : That He may stir up the grace of the sacrament in all the married couples here present. Let us pray to the Lord!
All : GRACIOUS GOD, HEAR OUR PRAYERS!
Reader : For all the dead, especially Gregorio, Maxima and Ricardo Sr, that they will have eternal rest in heaven.
Reader : Almighty, Eternal God, look down with favor upon your servants. Grant them to remain faithful to You and to one other. At the end of a long well spent life, reward them with eternal happiness together with all those who love them, through Christ our Lord.
All : Amen.

Offertory

Choir : Unang Alay (To Be Sung)
Everyone sits down and the persons who will offer the candles, flowers, fruits, bread and wine will now proceed to bring in these gifts to the altar.

UNANG ALAY

KORO 1: Kunin at tanggapin ang alay na ito
Mga biyayang nagmula sa pagpapala Mo,.
Tanda ng bawat pusong, ”pagkat inibig Mo,
Ngayo’y nanalig, nagmamahal sa ’yo.

1. Tinapay na namula sa butil ng trigo,
Pagkaing nagbibigay ng buhay Mo.
At alak na nagmula sa isang tangakay ng ubas.
Inuning nagbibigay-lakas (KORO)
2. Lahat ng mga lungkot, ligaya’t pagsubok
Lahat ng lakas at kahinaan ko.
Inaalay ko’ ng lahat buong pagkatao.
Ito ay isusunod sa ‘yo.
3. Ang bayang inibig Mo, ngayo’y umaawit,
Sa ‘Yo ay sumasamba’t nananalig.
Umaasang diringgin ang bawat dalanging
Sa alay na ito’y nakalakip.

KORO 2:

Kunin at tanggapin ang alay na ito
Mga biyayang nagmula sa pagpapala Mo.
Tanda ng bawat pusong, ”pagkat inibig Mo,
Ngayo’y nananalig ngamamahal sa ”yo.

KODA:
Ngayo’y nananlig *umaasa),
Dumudulog (sumasamba),
Umaawit (nagmamahal) sa “yo.

Liturgy of the Eucharist

Priest : Pray my bothers and sisters that our sacrifice may be acceptable to God, the Almighty Father.
All : May the Lord accepts this sacrifice from your hands, for the praise and glory of His name, for our good and the good of all His Church.
Priest : Father accept these gifts we offer in thanksgiving for TOMMY AND MARLYN. May they bring them continued peace and happiness. We ask this in the name of Jesus the Lord.
All : Amen.
Preface
Priest : The Lord be with you!
All : And also with you!
Priest : Lift up your hearts.
All : We lift them up to the Lord.
Priest : Let us give thanks to the Lord our God.
All : It is right to give Him thanks and praise.
Priest : Father, all powerful and ever living God, we do will always and everywhere give You thanks. By this Sacrament, Your grace unifies man and woman in an unbreakable bond of love and peace. You have designed the chaste love of husband and wife for the increase of the human family and of Your family born in baptism.
You are the loving Father of the world of nature. You are the loving Father of the new creation of grace. In Christian marriage You bring together the two orders of creation, nature’s gift of children enriches the world and Your grace also enriches the Church.
Through Christ, the choir of angels and all the Saints praise and worship Your glory. May our voices blend with theirs as we join in their unending hymn.
Choir : Santo, Santo (To Be Sung)

While the Choir sings “Santo, Santo”, bride and groom kneel down. Candle Sponsors will now come forward to light the two candles. The Veil Sponsors will then come forward to drape a white veil over the shoulders of the groom and over the head of the bride. The Cord Sponsors will then put the cord over the shoulders of the bride and groom. Bride and groom will remain kneeling until after Communion.

Eucharistic Prayer II

Priest : Lord, You are Holy indeed, the fountain of all holiness. Let Your Spirit come upon these gifts to make them holy so that they may become for us the body and blood of our Lord, Jesus Christ.
Before He was given up to death, the death He freely accepted, He took the bread and give You thanks. He broke the bread, gave it to His disciples and said:
“TAKE THIS ALL OF YOU AND EAT IT. THIS IS MY BODY WHICH WILL BE GIVEN UP FOR YOU.”
When supper was ended, He took the cup. Again, He gave You thanks and praise, gave the cup to His disciples and said:
“TAKE THIS ALL OF YOU, AND DRINK FROM IT. THIS IS THE CUP OF MY BLOOD. THE BLOOD OF THE NEW AND EVERLASTING COVENANT. IT WILL BE SHED FOR YOU AND FOR ALL MEN SO THAT SINS MAY BE FORGIVEN. DO THIS IN MEMORY OF ME.”
Priest : Let us proclaim the Mystery of Faith.
Choir : Si Cristo Namatay….. (to be sung)
Priest : In memory of His death and resurrection, we offer You, Father, this life-giving bread, this saving cup. We thank You for counting us worthy to stand in Your presence and serve You. May all of us who share in the Body and Blood of Christ, be brought together in unity by the Holy Spirit. Lord, remember Your Church throughout the world, make us grow in love together with Benedict, our Pope, Antonio, our bishop and all our clergy. Remember our brothers and sisters who have gone to their rest in the hope of rising again. Bring them and all the departed into the light of Your presence. Have mercy on us all. Make us worthy to share eternal life with Mary, the Virgin Mother of God, with the Apostles and with all the Saints who have done Your will throughput the ages. May we praise You in union with them and give You glory through Your Son, Jesus Christ.
Priest : Through Him, with Him and in Him, in the unity of the Holy Spirit, all glory and honor is Yours Almighty Father, forever and ever.
All : Amen.

Communion Rites

Priest : Let us pray with confidence to the Father in the words our Savior gave us.
All : Amahan Namo (To be sung)

Nuptial Blessing

Priest : My dear friends let us ask God for His continued blessing upon TOMMY AND MARLYN.
Holy Father, creator of the universe, maker of man and woman, in Your likeness, source of blessing for married life, we humbly pray to You for this man and woman who today have renewed their marriage vows for each other.
May Your fullest blessing come upon them so that they may together continue to rejoice in Your gifts of married love. Lord, may they both praise You when they are happy and turn to You in their sorrows. May they be glad that You help in their work and know that You are with them in their needs. May they pray to You in the community of the Church and be Your witnesses in the world. May they reach old age in the company of their friends and come at last in the kingdom of heaven. We ask this through Christ Our Lord.
All : Amen.

Sign of peace

Priest : Lord, Jesus Christ You said to Your Apostles: “I leave you peace, My peace I give you.” Look not in our sins but on the faith of Your Church and grant us peace and unity of Your Kingdom where You live forever and ever.
All : Amen.
Priest : The peace of the Lord be with you always.
All : And also with you.
Priest : Let us offer each other a sign of peace.
Everyone turns around and say to one another;
All : Peace be with you!
Priest : May the mingling of the body and blood of our Lord Jesus Christ bring eternal life to those who receive it.
Choir : Cordero ng Dios(To Be Sung)
Lamb of God, You take away the sins of the world, Have mercy on us. Lamb of God, You take away the sins of the world, Have mercy on us, Lamb of God, You take away the sins of the world, Grant us peace.

Breaking of the Bread

Priest : Lord Jesus Christ, with faith in Your love and mercy, I eat Your Body and drink Your Blood. Let it not bring me condemnation but health in mind and body.
This is the Lamb of God who takes away the sins of the world. Happy are those who are called to His supper.
All : Lord I am not worthy to receive You but only say the word and I shall be healed.
Priest : May the Body and Blood of Christ bring us to everlasting life.
All : Amen.

Holy Communion

Choir : Panunumpa (To Be Sung)
PANUNUMPA

1. Ikaw lamang ang pangakong mahalin -----sa
sumpang sa Iyo magpakailan pa man. Yakapin
Mo’ng --- bawat sandali ang buhay kong
Sumpang sa ‘Yo lamang alay, at mapapawi ---
Ang takot sa ”kin. Pangakong walang hanggan...
2. Ikaw lanang ang pangakong susundin ---
Sa takbo sakdal liwanagan ang daan. Yakapin
Mong--- bawat sandali, ang buhay kong
Sumpang sa ’Yo lamang alay at Mapapawi ---
Ang tako sa ”kin pagkat taglay--- lakas Mong
angkin---Ikaw ang Siyang pag-ibig ko.---
Asahan Mo ang katapatan Ko. Kahit ang puso ko’y nalulumbay, mananatiling Ikaw---pa rin----
3. Ikaw lamang ang pangakong mahalin ---sa
Sumpang sa Iyo magpakailan pa man. Yakapin Mo’ng bawat sandali ang buhay kong sumpang sa ”Iyo lamang alay at Mapapawi---ang takot sa ”kin pangakong---walang hanggan--, At mapapawi ang
Takot sa ”kin pagkat taglay lakas Mo’ng angkin----

Prayer after the Communion

Priest : Father, you bring TOMMY AND MARLYN together at the table of your family. Help them to continue to grow in love and unity, that they may continue to rejoice together at the table of your family. Help them also to continue grow in love and unity, that they may rejoice together in the wedding feast of heaven. Grant this through Christ our Lord.
All : Amen.

After the Prayer after Communion, the Veil and the Cord Sponsors may now come forward to remove the Cord and the Veil from the couple.

Solemn Blessing

Priest : May the Lord Jesus who was a guest at the wedding in Cana bless you and your families and friends.
All : Amen.
Priest : May Jesus who loved His Church to the end, always fill your hearts with His love.
All : Amen.
Priest : May He grant that as you believe in His resurrection, so you may wait for Him in joy and hope.
All : Amen.
Priest : May the Almighty Father bless you all, the Father, the Son and the Holy Spirit.
All : Amen.
Priest : The mass has been offered. Go in peace and serve the Lord.
All : Thanks be to God.
Choir : Covenant (To Be Sung)



COVENANT

1. Let me walk with you as we journey through this life,
Searching for each meaning as each moment passes by;
Let the hands of time be like footprints in the sand.
As I carry you from the dawn to the setting sun.

Chorus:

With just one hand
We can travel down together,
One life sharing in love;
I will hold you forever,
Yes I love you all my life.

2. There’ll be many crossroads as we walk along the way,
There’ll be many questions as we live life day by day;
But this never matters
Cause we’ll always be there,
We’ll surely find the answer,
Cause we care…. (Repeat chorus)

ORDER OF PICTURE TAKING

COUPLE WITH PRIEST
THE COUPLE
COUPLE WITH MAMA DULCE
COUPLE WITH MAMA DULCE AND BROTHERS AND SISTERS
COUPLE WITH PRINCIPAL SPONSORS
COUPLE WITH SECONDARY SPONSORS
COUPLE WITH MATRON OF HONOR & BEST MAN
COUPLE WITH MATRON OF HONOR, BEST MAN, BRIDESMAIDS, GROOMSMEN, FLOWER GIRLS, & BEARERS
COUPLE WITH BRIDES MAIDS AND GROOMSMEN
COUPLE WITH LITTLE GROOMSMEN, FLOWER GIRLS AND BEARERS
COUPLE WITH MASS READERS AND OFFERERS
COUPLE WITH BRIDE’S RELATIVES
COUPLE WITH GROOM’S RELATIVES
COUPLE WITH THEIR FRIENDS


Out heartfelt gratitude for the presence of each one of you and for all your wonderful wishes too.
This memorable day will be treasured for so long we live.

See you all on our 50th GOLDEN WEDDING ANNIVERSARY!!


Tommy and Marlyn

Low Budget Silver Wedding Anniversary Celebration

25th Silver Wedding Anniversary Celebration on low budget. Here’s how?
· decide the number of visitors – limit to family members and few friends.
· make your own Wedding Invitation – make it very simple, maybe on a ¼ size of bond paper place the what, when and where data of the wedding. This is how our wedding invitation looked then
· Make your own give aways – Don’t buy readymade giveaways. They are expensive. Be creative. You will be proud of it because you made it yourself. We made our give aways. Look for small items that are on sale. We were lucky because we were able to buy a tea cup which cost only P3.00 pesos, a flat candle which cost only about 90 cents and placed with ribbons and tags. The total for each give away after computing all the costs is not even P7.00. This is our give away.
· For gowns and barongs, there are plenty of for-rent attire dress or gown shops. Be practical. Look for shop that offers big on low budget.
· For make-up artist, look for experienced people who offer their services on low budget. There are many of them. Take referrals. If someone in the family knows how to apply make up. Then seek her help. It will lessen your total budget of the affair.
· For bouquet and floral decoration in the church. Don’t go to expensive floral shops. Floral shops situated in the markets offer less with good service. Try to compare prices too.
· For videos and cameras, don’t settle for less. Look for experienced studios that could give you quality shots. Remember this is a very memorable day. But you still have to consider the price. There are plenty to studios that offer services with very reasonable price. Always compare.
· The location of the church and reception must be considered also. Why? Because if you have no car and no friends or relatives to offer a car, you will consider hiring two (2) or more cars for the affair. When the church and the location of the reception is very near it is likely you will hire or borrow only one car. However, it is best that you borrow a car from a friend or a relative to save money on your part.
· Wedding Choir. Request the church choir if you are low on budget. However, if you have financial support you can hire a wedding singer. The decision is up to you both. In our case we had to look for a choir group because the church choir is not available at that time. We did not regret though because they have the most beautiful voice. I felt our silver wedding ceremony was very solemn.
· Motif. The color motif of the silver wedding anniversary may not always be silver. You can combine colors. In our case, our color motif is silver and pink. There is no limit to color choices, one may still use gold if he or she wants it.
· Make a draft of your renewal of vows or your recommitment for each other. Memorize by heart so that when you are made to say it in front of many attendees you wont forget it. When Tommy and I made our recommitment or renewal of vow we were both excited and overjoyed that feelings are hard to express and words are not almost heard.
· Foods is best served on buffet style. Health is of utmost importance. So the more and varied fruits served the healthier.

25th Silver Wedding Anniversary

Of all the wedding anniversaries that married couple celebrated, silver wedding anniversary is the most looked forward to. When lovers have been together for 25 years as a married couple, its just appropriate to celebrate their magnificent relationship in a big way. But truth is, not all have the idea until the time has really come. Usually when that time comes, married couples are in quandary on what to do. They are placed in a situation where they have to make decision on how to celebrate their silver wedding anniversary just like the first time when lovers decide to get married.
Couples who reached their silver wedding anniversary, don’t really have the knowledge on how to celebrate their silver wedding anniversary. You may have a slight idea from talks and experiences of few people who have celebrated their silver wedding anniversaries. But you are actually faced flatly with question whether to go through the process of church wedding or not. Whether the celebration is going to be simple or grand and though your funds may be low, it is a memorable experience if you go through the church wedding again and recommit yourself for each other in the presence of God. Make this milestone of your life very memorable for both of you.
Just like other silver wedding celebrator, Tommy and I don’t know how to celebrate our 25th Silver wedding anniversary. We researched and talked with older couples and also to couples our age level who have celebrated their silver wedding anniversaries. Not much idea were given to us but with creativity, we manage to pull our way and make our 25th Silver wedding anniversary the grandest even on very low budget.
Here are some tips on how to make your 25th Silver wedding anniversary impressive even on very low budget.
1. Decide if you want a very private celebration or if you want to throw a great party and celebrate this day with friends and family.
2. Consider your budget. How much you can afford? If there are financial help then you can adjust your budget. Decide the tone of the celebration. Formal or not. Casual or not. Their decision will still be heavily dependent on the budget of the couple’s preferences.
3. Who are you inviting? If you are tight on budget you may stick to family members and close friends only. If your budget is big invite everyone since this is a grand day to celebrate anyway. Make a list of the expected guests. Invite family, friends, neighbors, co-workers and even playmates.
4. Is it going to be a church wedding with full entourage and full church wedding ceremony or renewal of vows only in the presence of few family members and friends?
5. If it is going to be renewal of vows then you don’t have buy or rent attire for the full entourage. You can go to the church and ask the priest to bless both of you after saying your renewal of vows for each other then off you go to your home or a restaurant where foods are prepared for the celebration.
6. If it is going to be a church wedding with full entourage and full church wedding ceremony, you still can make it grand even on low budget. How? Through your creativity and use of very practical ideas.