On March 16, 2011, the Sisters of Mary community remembers the 19th death anniversary of Fr. Al, the beloved Founder of the Sisters of Mary and Brothers of Christ, who presently serves more than 8,000 poorest of the poor but deserving high school students from all over the country.We remember how Fr. Al came to the Philippines in 1985; and seeing the need for charity programs like that which he had already established in Korea, he did not hesitate to start one in the Philippines.
His unselfish love for the less fortunate paved the way for more than 48,000 underprivileged Filipino youth to have a brighter and more promising future. Now, they are productive members of the society and doing their part to help their families.
Fr. Al, the father of the orphans and the champion of the poor is certainly enjoying the company of the saints in heaven, fulfilling what he has promised:
This he does every day by touching the hearts of generous donors to continually help the Sisters of Mary to be able to feed, clothe, shelter and educate thousands of the marginalized poor under their care.“If I go to heaven, I will spend my eternity in aiding the sisters and children in a hidden and secret but very real manner.”
In celebration of the 19th anniversary of Fr. Al’s passing into eternity, the Sisters, Children, Graduates, Teachers, Friends and Donors will be offering the sacrifice of the Holy Eucharist on the school gymnasium of every campus of the Sisters of Mary in Cavite and Cebu.
Fr. Al's mortal remains rest in the Virgin of the Poor Chapel in Girlstown, Silang, Cavite. As part of the celebration, His Excellency Most Rev. Bishop Manuel Sobreviñas will bless his tomb at 10:00 a.m. which will be followed by the Holy Mass. Next will be a simple program for the visitors prepared by Boystown and Girlstown students.
Everyone, especially the Graduates, Friends and Donors are invited to this celebration.***
This article was originally posted at http://www.facfi.org.ph/
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