Thanks
2003 Advent Novena Masses / Simbang Gabi
Our heartfelt THANK YOU to all the participants of the Advent Novena Masses at St. Brendan Church (5:30 a.m., Dec.16 - 23):To our Presiders: Bishop Joseph Sartoris, Fr. John W. Love, Fr. Paul
Mayor SVD, Fr. Albert Avenido, Fr. Larry Murphy and Fr. Joe LaBrie SJ for
their sacrifice, vibrant presence and inspiring homilies at 5:30 a.m.
To Irma Isip, for enriching our liturgical celebrations with the
addition of traditional Filipino rituals and for her guidance through all
our meetings;
To Bob & Teddy Lass, for their gracious and generous assistance
throughout the Simbang Gabi;
To Ken Paull and Linda Burkett, for their patience and their administrative support throughout the preparations and celebrations;
To all our Lectors, Eucharistic Ministers, Altar Servers, Ushers, Liturgical
Dancers, Commentators, Parol bearers, Mary & Joseph, Chefs, Food Donors,
Servers, Cleaners, readers of special petitions and the Ministry Coordinators
for their enthusiastic participation at 5:30 a.m;
To the Simbang Gabi Choir and pianist for their professional and
beautiful renditions of the liturgical and Filipino songs throughout the
Novena Masses; and
To the more than 100 volunteers and donors who have helped in making the 2003 Simbang Gabi a success.
Special thanks to Fr. John W. Love for his whole-hearted support
and guidance. And last but not least, warmest thanks to all of you who
celebrated the 5:30 a.m. Advent Novena Masses with us.
Coordinators:
Bee & Lito Reyes (323) 463-9242
Rick & Dely Villanueva (323) 931-2507
Updated by MerciJavier 12.28.03
