austraLasia #3498
 
Re-echoing the 27th General Chapter:
A way to start the FIN Bicentenary Celebration
MANDALUYONG: August 25, 2014 – The Salesians of Don Bosco in the FIN Province gathered today at Don Bosco Technical College, Mandaluyong City, for their Quarterly Recollection. The main objective of this recollection was the re-echoing of the General Chapter 27 by two of the FIN capitulars, Fr. Alex Garces and Bro. Mon Callo.

The day began first with the Holy Mass at the school main chapel that was presided by Fr. Klement Vaclav, the EAO Regional Superior who is currently in the FIN Province for his animation visitation. Concelebrated by all the SDB priests present, the Mass was animated by the Post-novices and the students of theology.

After the Mass, there was a brief presentation of the monthly highlights that will happen in the province, celebrating the 200th birth anniversary of St. John Bosco’s birth. The presentation was then followed by an inspirational talk from Bro. Efren Umandal who is leaving for Ethiopia soon.

Then, Fr. Paul Bicomong, the FIN Provincial Superior, gave his remarks and officially launched the Bicentenary of Don Bosco’s birth.
At 10:30am, everyone gathered at the school Auditorium for the re-echoing of GC27. Fr. Garces and Bro. Callo gave their own personal experiences, insights, integrations, and reflections on the main points of GC27 document.

At 12:30pm, everyone proceeded to the school gymnasium for a sumptuous lunch. After this, each local community assembled to its assigned classroom for the sharing of one's own reflections and insights based on the talks of Fr. Garces and Bro. Callo.

By 2:30pm, everybody gathered once more in the main chapel for the midday prayer to formally end this day’s quarterly recollection.