Fr. Al's - Prayer for Beatification

Msgr. Aloysius Schwartz

(1930 - 1992)
Founder
Religious Congregation of the Sisters of Mary
and the Brothers of Christ

Almighty, ever-living God, giver of all good gifts, You have filled
Msgr. Al with an ardent love for You and for souls. You have inspired
him to dedicate his life to relieve the suffering of the orphans, abandoned,
the sick and the poor, especially the youth, which he did with all humility
and courage until the end of his life. May his holy life of love and service
to the poor be recognized by the Church through his beatification
and canonization.

For your glory and honor, we pray that the life of Msgr. Al be an
inspiration for us in striving for perfection in the love of God and
service to others.

Bestow on us, through his intercession the ...(mention the favor you ask for.)
We ask this through our Lord, Jesus Christ, your Son and the maternal
aid of Mary, the Virgin of the Poor. Amen.

Our Father ... Hail Mary ... Glory Be ...

(With Ecclesiastical Approval)

For favors granted, kindly write to:
The Sisters of Mary School
Brgy. Biga II, Silang 4118 Cavite, Philippines
Tel. No. 046-865-3097 or 02-529-8321
E-mail: faco_al@yahoo.com.ph

Remembering Fr. Al on his 19th Death Anniversary

Today marks the 19th death Anniversary of our beloved Fr. Al Schwartz. His Excellency Most Rev. Manuel Sobreviñas, DD, PHB, STB, Bishop-Emeritus of Imus and other priests led the congregation in blessing of the tomb of Fr. Al followed by the celebration of the Holy Mass, Lunch then short but grand program for the visitors.
Check out the photos below to feel the celebration. Truly, the works & memories of a great man will never be forgotten even after so many years that he is gone. We love you Fr. Al! c",)

More pictures here.

Check out Ate Shaye's FB album here for more...

Fr. Al, Dakila Kang Ama

FR. AL, DAKILA KANG AMA

May isang pag-ibig na wagas
Ito'y inihandog sa mahihirap
Taglay mong pagmamahal na nagbigay ng liwanag
Sa mga pusong salat sa ginhawa

Tanglaw ka, ilaw at gabay
Sa mga kabataang mahal mong tunay
Na nakamtan ang mapagkalinga mong mga kamay
Upang tahakin ang landas ng Maykapal

Koro
O Fr. Al, dakila kang ama
Ang pag-ibig mo ay wagas at magpakailanman
Maging buhay iyong inialay
Sa mga dukha at walang malay...O Fr. Al

Sa aming puso, laging naroroon
Ang iyong mga aral at patnubay
Katapatan sa Maykapal at pagmamahal sa Inang Banal
Kalinisan at pag-ibig na wagas

Kailanman, O aming ama
Ika'y mananatili sa aming puso
Pagmamahal at liwanag mo'y aming ikakalat
Salita't gawain mo'y aming gabay...(Koro 2x)

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In loving memory of the 19th Death Anniversary of our Beloved Servant of God, Fr. Aloysius Schwartz (18 September 1930 - 16 March 1992)

The Feast - “One of the Happiest Places on Earth”

If you want to be spiritually nourished through praise and worship songs, thanksgiving, listening to God's word, spiritual and practical teachings by Bo Sanchez and a bunch of outstanding preachers and worship leaders try attending The FEAST - A Catholic Prayer Meeting of the LIGHT OF JESUS Community.

Whenever I'm not busy, I always try attending The Feast at PICC (2nd session 10:30 am - 12:30 pm). I started only last month (February 2011) thru invitation of friends. A Catholic mass is being held also before the feast. I am learning a lot of things there.

There are other feast schedules all over Metro Manila, try visiting this website.
Hope to see you there in the next Sundays! c",)

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Logo/banner are from these websites:
http://lightfam.com/
http://www.weeklyfeast.com/main/

The Sisters of Mary commemorates Fr. Al’s 19th Death Anniversary

On March 16, 2011, the Sisters of Mary community remembers the 19^th 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:

“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.”

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.

In celebration of the 19^th 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.

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This article was originally posted at http://www.facfi.org.ph/

The ID that Changed My Life Forever

Special Thanks to Sr. Imelda for accepting me to be one of the scholars of The Sisters of Mary School way back 1995!

Excerpt of my testimonial as graduate of the Sisters of Mary School:

My stay at the Sisters of Mary School opened new horizons and opportunities for me and for thousands of fortunate young men and women privileged to be served by dedicated sisters inspired to serve the poorest of the poor. My life was touched by Fr. Al even if I wasn’t able to meet him and thank him personally for bringing the Sisters of Mary to the Philippines.

To Fr. Al, Mother Michaela, Fr. Urrutia, my beloved Sisters, the dedicated teachers, all the workers inside the compound as well as the students I’ve met during my stay at Boystown, Silang Cavite…THANK YOU VERY MUCH!

You have touched my life in ways you may never know and for that I will forever be grateful to God for bringing you into my life.

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The above article appeared also in the German website of the Sisters of Mary together with the testimonial of other graduates, if you know the language, click here!

If you want to help us in continuing the works of Fr. Al, visit FACFI website.

If you're searching for vocation, please visit this website (women 17-30 years old) or this website for men.

Thank you very much!

Padre Pio in the Philippines

Who is Padre Pio? Pio of Pietrelcina (25 May 1887 – 23 September 1968) was a Capuchin priest from Italy who is venerated as a saint in the Catholic Church. He was born Francesco Forgione, and given the name Pio when he joined the Capuchins; he was popularly known as Padre Pio after his ordination to the priesthood. He became famous for his stigmata. On 16 June 2002, he was canonized by Pope John Paul II.

To know more about him, click here.

You can read more about the miracles of Padre Pio here.

I came to know about the life and miracles of Padre Pio since February 2003 during the visit of the Pilgrim image of our Lady of Fatima in the Philippines particularly in Mandaluyong, I was priviledge to attend the vigil for our Lady and there together with Mama Mary was the relic of Padre Pio. I heard also of the testimonies of some of the people cured of their illnesses thru the intercession of the holy saint. (Pictures below: Pilgrim image of Our Lady of Fatima & Padre Pio's relics)

In the Philippines, The Philippine Centre for St. Pio of Pietrelcina was established to promote religious devotion to St. Pio and coordinate his growing number of devotees in the country.

The center fosters, solicits and encourages devotions to St. Pio and spreads his good works with the help of charitable contributions from the public. It was given the privilege of owning a number of relics of St. Pio. These relics are venerated after our Masses and novena prayers in the chapel.

To know more about The Philippine Centre for St. Pio of Pietrelcina click here.

The Chapel is located in Libis, Quezon City. Along C-5 between Honda Cars - Pasig & the new Petron Station just before Eastwood City.

Whenever I'm tired and needs some solitude and personal prayer I always drop by at the chapel before heading home after work since it is just few walks away from the office. I always feel relieved by just sitting in the chapel, lighting candles at the back of the St. Francis chapel/prayer room or by just reading some of the many testimonials of answered prayers, healing or miracles attributed to Padre Pio.

Here's some of the pictures taken during my visits there.

Hope to see you there as well! c",)