From Above, Through Us, To Them

By: Ed Rowin Santos

Last Sunday, May 10, the Tsinelas Project of Maia Foundation and the parish of Holy Spirit went smoothly as organized. Poor children whose parents are NFA rice buyers lined up to receive their new pair of rubber slippers after the celebration of the Sunday mass by our parish priest Rev. Fr. Mike Paez. And because of the kind generosity of those who supported this project, we were able to add a light merienda snack of tetra-packed juice and enseimada bread to the delight of each child as well.Prior to this day, we were able to distribute nearly 200 tsinelas claim stubs representing nearly 250 children beneficiaries within the 2 week preparations. On that day, about 75% of those claims stubs were handed over while the remaining 25% are still allowed to claim their tsinelas when their parents purchase their weekly NFA rice subsidy. Any unclaimed slippers will be distributed to other poor children living near the abandoned railroad tracks of Malolos.

Once again we would like to give our heartfelt gratitude to those who donated and made pledges and prayed for to support this project.

Interestingly, that Sunday’s second reading heeds us to love not only in words but more so by action (read – 1 John 3:18-24) and the Gospel (read – John 15:1-8) reminded us to keep connected to Jesus as our vine because any good fruit we can bear is only the result of us remaining in Him despite all the life-pruning trials we undergo. It was as if, no, it was definitely our Lord speaking to all of us on that day with His message and call to share our blessings to others in need.

May the Lord bless you and your family abundantly for your generosity.
Maia Foundation