SEND-OFF FOR SR. RESURRECCION

HELLO AND GOODBYE (once more to another very good friend and spiritual sister)

Sr. Resurreccion MCST, the Mother Superior of the congregation at the Nunciature was given a send-off party at the Nunciature on the 23rd of October, 2009. She is going back to their home mission office. It was also a welcome party to Sr. Marilou.
Although Filipinos loved singing and dancing, it was a subdued affair; no merry-making in consonance with the atmosphere of grief, a very commendable trait of Pinoys who are sensitive to emotions; it was a day after the death of our beloved friend Ana Dador, who incidentally was always helping them in whatever preparation is needed in every event celebrated there.

After dinner, the Filipinos together with some guests went straight to the chapel to offer prayers to the soul of the departed.

However, on the 25th of October, 2009 (Sunday) a small group of friends gathered to give Sr. Resurreccion another send-off and a welcome to Sr. Marilou. Sr. Jacinta, who will join the congregation will travel with Sr. Res. She also attended the gathering together with her mother.

The Philippine Consul-General Alex V. Lamadrid was also present and so were the Pusong Pinoy Association officers.
The PPA Pres. Benjie Nadado gave a plaque of appreciation to the outgoing Mother Superior.

Here are some of the pictures:
Sr. Aurea, Sr. Marilou, Sr. Res and Sr. Eflaida and Sr. Mary Grace


Con-Gen. Alex Lamadrid, James, John, Efren and Nick
Tikya and Rosa taking charge of the kitchen...
Sr. Mary Grace, Ampy, Sr. Res, Angie, Stan, Mercy and Benjie at the back... while Nestor (in grief) is shown with Sr. Aurea and Sr. Marilou. Con-Gen is shown here with Sr. Eflaida and Sr. Jacinta with her mother...




Lunch time...and Melanie with Sr. Res and Angie

Here: Stan and Efren and Nestor









Benjie and Nick










Angie, Rosa and Sr. Res
...while receiving the plaque


the recepient with the sisters and Nonits, Con-Gen and Benjie and other well-wishers....Rose, Khaye, Angie, Otie, Annie, Vangie, Lito, Ampy and Mercy