The delegates had a morning of fun and
recreation. Places visited on March 22 included the
Puzzle Museum, Picnic Grove Zip Line and the new housing project of Bahay
Pastulan.
Renewed in body and spirit, affirmation was
given to the broad directions which will be implemented by the incoming
province leadership team. The personal
insights, realizations, desires expressed by the delegates during the Chapter
which are manifestations of their passion and fire sharpen these priorities.
These broad directions will also be given to
the local communities who will work on the specifics. On the other hand, the
work on the General Chapter Threads is for the new province leadership team to
continue.
The Chapter Statement formulated by Srs. Fe
Mendoza, Lourdes Fabia, Socorro Galvez and Leah Ann Espina was presented,
discussed and approved by the body. The
delegates expressed appreciation of the statement which described the Chapter
as a “Pentecost experience” and creatively wove the broad directions into the
evangelical counsels.
Chapter Statement Team: from left, Srs. Socorro Galvez, Leah Ann Espina, Lourdes Fabia and Fe Mendoza.
An assessment of the Chapter was undertaken
with the delegates given the opportunity to express what in the Chapter they
were grateful for and the challenges they experienced. Words of gratitude were then given for all
who have contributed to its success.
Noteworthy were the presence of Sr. Brigid Lawlor, Sr. Jude Ellen, Sr.
Guadalupe (who took the place of Sr. Susan Chia), the great work of the
preparatory committee, the exceptional facilitating skills of Sr. Linda Lizada,
RC, the participation of lay mission partners and all the sisters. The
contribution the sisters who opted for the other modes of participation was
also recognized. The fruit of the
prayers of all who were one with us during these days was palpably felt: “It was a novena of freedom and hesitation,
seriousness and humor, solemnity and ease, contemplation and action.”
-Sr. M. Teresita Figueroa RGS
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| Georgina Gil-Lacuna, right, welcomes the Chapter delegates to Puzzle Museum. | Sisters try the Zip line | |
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| Recreation at Picnic Grove |