29/08/2024
CSA Celebrates the Feast of St. Augustine
Colegio San Agustin-Mati Inc. joyously celebrated the Feast of St. Augustine yesterday, August 28, 2024. The celebration started with a motorcade parade and was joined by the CSA admin, faculty and staff, Cofradia members, and other stakeholders.
Continuing the celebration, a Holy Mass took place and was presided by Most. Rev. Bishop Abel C. Apigo, DD, Bishop of the Diocese of Mati, together with the concelebrating priests:
Rev. Fr. Leo Mario F. Singco, OSA, School Director
Rev. Fr. Elmer E. Ebol, OSA, Head of Human Resource
Rev. Fr. Jan Mark Placido, OSA, GSO In-Charge
Fray Nemie Boy Catulaรฑa, OSA, Campus Ministry In-Charge
Rev. Fr. Lexter Caras, SDV, Local Superior of the SDV Seminary
Rev. Fr. Darwey Clark, DCM, Parish Priest of the Divine Mercy Parish-Mati
Rev. Fr. Mario Jimenez, DCM, Asst. Parish Priest โSan Ignacio de Loyola Luzon
Rev. Fr. Rolando Fernandez, MI, St. Camillus Director
Rev. Fr. Felmar Binangbang, SDV
Rev. Fr. Genson Borguis, SDB
Rev. Fr. Ernie Mabalod, BDV
Rev. Fr. Marijun Cabales, SDV
Joining in the celebration were the mass sponsors, choir, and religious sisters.
Flowers from:
โข Mrs. Pros V. Panilagan
โข Engr. Bernadeth Pogosa
โข Mrs. Cris Lopez
Food from:
โข All members of the Cofradia del Sto. Niรฑo de Cebu -,Mati, headed by Mr. Edwin Roldan
โข Mrs. Bernadeth Pogosa
โข Mrs. Richelle Santiago
โข Ms. Baby Malintad
โข Mrs. Pros V. Panilagan
โข Parents and Teachers
Choir:
Couples of Christ and the Carmelite Missionaries
Religious Sisters:
Missionaries of Immaculate Concepcion
Carmelite Missionaries
Ursuline Sisters
The theme for the celebration was interconnected with the year of the prayer as this year is dedicated to prayer and reflection. The homily for the feast of St. Augustine dove into his contributions to Christianity and spirituality, focusing on how his teachings of the nature of grace and the power of prayer helps to deepen our faith and our relationship to our God. By examining St. Augustineโs life and writings, we are encouraged for a renewed commitment to prayer and spiritual growth, aligning with the year's theme of encouraging a closer, more strong connection with the divine.
Included in the Mass was the intercession of the image of St. Augustine and St. Monica, and the installation of the new members of Cofradia del Sto. Niรฑo de Cebu-Mati Chapter.
Viva San Agustin!
Photos by: Kenny Luke Eguchi & Shekinah Abigail Aspera