Christmas Party 2014

The traditional MOP Christmas Party for the poor kids of the Holy Spirit Parish annually organized by Tito Rommel and Tita Norie was successfully held at the Bulihan Multi-Purpose Hall last Tuesday, December 23, 2014 at 4 o’clock in the afternoon.

After the welcome remarks and opening prayers, the fun games immediately followed that became instant ice-breaker. The crowd became lively as the game host added funnier twists and challenging add-ons to traditional kiddie games like stop-dance and “bring-me”. Tired from the action and laughter, delicious snacks of baked macaroni, fried chicken, Zesto juice and ice-cream were served by the Maribon Catering of Tito Rommel.

While the children and parents were enjoying their snacks, the much-awaited raffle draw took placed as well. Winners won plastic bags of goodies, train toys and a final single cash prize winner.

To make sure that each child will go home filled with Christmas cheers and spirit, more plastic bags of goodies with gift clothes were distributed.

In the end, the MOP volunteers were indeed affirmed by the smiles and endless thanks from the happy children.

Thank you, Lord for the chance to do this party for the children again this year.

Acknowledgments:

In behalf of our MOP family, we would like to give once again our sincerest thanks to the on-and-off-camera sponsor, donors and volunteers.

Tito Rommel and Tita Norie – for being the brains, the hearts and the main hands-on-the-deck each year in tirelessly making sure the Christmas party happens and is a success.

Papa Ben and Mama Tonette – for all your behind-the-scenes support and guidance in our family.

Maribon Catering – for the games, snacks, goodie gifts and venue decoration.

Please check and like them on :https://www.facebook.com/MaribonCateringMalolosBulacan

EU3 Mobile – for the light and sounds mobile

Please check and like them on : https://www.facebook.com/jeunesseben.santos?fref=ts

Mr. Pie Gutierrez – for the clothes and gifts giveaways with

Brgy. China friends - for financial support and drinks.

Mr. and Mrs. Joel and Sally Chua

Mr. and Mrs. Joseph and Malou Javier

Mr. and Mrs. Alvin and Lalet Po

Barangay Bulihan – for the permission to use the barangay multi-purpose hall this year.

And to the rest who prayed for this year’s outreach and to those who have helped and may have not been properly acknowledged – maraming salamat po.

God bless and Merry Christmas to all.

How a Child Learns

If a child lives with criticism, he learns to condemn.

If a child lives with hostility, he learns to fight.

If a child lives with ridicule, he learns to be shy.

If a child lives with shame, he learns to feel guilty.

If a child lives with tolerance, he learns to be patient.

If a child lives with encouragement, he learns confidence.

If a child lives with praise, he learns to appreciate.

If a child lies with fairness, he learns justice.

If a child lives with security, he learns to have faith.

If a child lives with approval, he learns to like himself.

If a child lives with acceptance and friendship,

he learns to find love in the world.

-author unknown

Bisita Ampunan

On April 17, Maundy Thursday, we visited Bethany orphanage in Guiguinto, Bulacan to bring one sack of rice donated by our good family friend in China and to spend some time with the kids. Unfortunately, they were on their own Visita Iglesia activities so the Santos kids (Ate Maris, Bono, Zek and Aim) have the playground all by themselves.

BBBS 2014

MOP support Big Brother Big Sister Projects for 5 years now, please check out their Facebook account at https://www.facebook.com/bigbrother.bigsister.1?fref=ts for more information in their current project.

If you are interested to help send kids to school, email us at 

rowinsantos@gmail.com / santos.menchie@gmail.com 

Thank you for sharing your blessings and God bless.

Happy Birthday

Dearest Maia,

Your Mom and I will never stop imagining how radiantly beautiful you will look on your every birthday. You are going to have another grand day with all the angels and the saints as you sing and worship the Lord.

Your kuya Zek misses you a lot and still asks the question "why?" you have to go to heaven much too soon and your younger brother Aim often looks at your wall portrait with a faint smile as if he knows you even if he was born long after you've left.

Happy 7th birthday dearest Maia. 
We love you forever.