The solemn Fiesta in honor of our Lady of Lourdes today, February 11, is under the auspices of the Agustinian friars in cooperation with the Cofradia de Lourdes. The concelebrated Mass at 4pm is officiated by Rev. Fr. Rodolfo A. Bugna, O.S.A., rector of the Basilica Minor del Sto. Niño with co-celebrant Agustinian friars. After the Mass, a solemn procession follows. The Cofradia de la Virgin de Lourdes are Sis. Nena B. Gullas, president; Sis. Clarita G. Tumulak, vice president; Sis. Esperanza A. Dioko, assistant vice president; Sis. Teresita C. Pestaño, treasurer; Sis. Enriquita V. Kintanar, assistant treasurer; Sis. Rosalinda A. Murillo, secretary; Sis. Raquel J. Jumao-as, assistant secretary; Sis. Junmarie S. Basañes, auditor; Sis. Joyce R. Voloso, PRO; Sis. Leonora Sarno, Sis. Vivicia and Sis. Elisa Saniel, sgts. at arms; Dr. Jose “Dodong” R. Gullas, over-all chair; Rev. Fr. Medardo A. Dusmiendo, O.S.A., spiritual director; Rev. Fr. Candido P. Saladaga, O.S.A., prias and Rev. Fr. Rodolfo A. Bugna, O.S.A., rector.
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The Catholic Volunteers for Charity Movement (CVCM) acknowledges the help of the following during their annual caroling: Rene and Kevina Omolon family of Moines, Iowa, USA, and Judy and Karena Porras family of Sacramento, California, USA, donated three boxes of apple for the indigent children; Glysa Lumasag, proprietress of Kiku Trading Co. - Kasuga Japanese guitar and Barangay Councilor Wilfredo Gallardo and his loving wife Paz – sack of rice; Msgr. Carlito Pono, Congressman Tomas and Councilor Margot Osmeña, Councilor Rodrigo Abellanosa, Rose Lim of Rose Pharmacy, Inday Briones Blanco, Engr. & Mrs. Nonito Brobo, Lucite Limpe, Chinggay Utzurrum, Bgry. Capt. Nonita Monares, Nena Garcia, Anita Cabahug Trasmonte, Atty. & Mrs. Hilario Davide III, Felix Dequeso, Isidro Cañizares, Ben & Naida Yapjoco, Julina Muetequi, Mr. & Mrs. Jesus Solon, Atty. & Mrs. Vicente Urgel, Fely Go, Councilor & Mrs. Wilfredo Gallardo, Engr. & Mrs. David Young, Dr. & Mrs. Ranulfo Lim, Mr. & Mrs. Carlos Flores, Mr. & Mrs. Rudy Perez, Martinita Jordana, Mr. & Mrs. Juni Chi, Cesar Valente, Atty. & Mrs. Buddy Solima, Teresita Rabor, Mr. & Mrs. Jacqueline Boos, Mr. & Mrs. Bob Manuel, Atty. Juanita Montesclaros, Fely Chiong Veloso, among others. God bless you always!