That the English Sunday School catechists and the Angels’ Group likewise have already produced their new videos for children? The latest is about “Pentecost”. Pandemic times has never dampened their creativity and dynamism so the children’s faith formation will continue to be nurtured. Ask for the link from the English Center or from the group members themselves.

The Gifts and Fruits of the Holy Spirit? We celebrated Pentecost Sunday recently, a great Solemnity in the Catholic Church, but often we are confused about the difference between gift and fruit. Check it out at: https://www.facebook.com/photo?fbid=530674854597943&set=gm.914422786076671 for a substantial explanation based on the CATECHISM OF THE CATHOLIC CHURCH. What gift of the Holy Spirit do you need most at this time?

That Japan was included in the list of 30 Marian Shrines that participated in the May Marathon Praying of the Rosary? It was summoned by Pope Francis to end the pandemic and for the resumption of social and work-related activities The Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception (Our Lady of Nagasaki) was featured May 21.Did you see it? It was endearing to see this little flock represent the Japanese faith before the eyes of the world. Link for access: https://www.vaticannews.va/en/church/news/2021-05/shrines-around-the-world-linked-for-recitation-of-the-rosary.html?fbclid=IwAR0nEtSCC1j7Kw897hAkXkG0R3lMTeYcjhkoX852RXc_5yivMN_s1SkuBQ4

That we continue to receive updates from the Philippines regarding how St. Ignatius Church’s donation last December is being managed? After five months of preparatory work, the Ateneo de Naga University has finally launched, on May 31, the Housing Project (See April issue of the English Bulletin). They sent a picture of the Core Group managing it together with the leader-beneficiaries.

About an excellent site to know more about how to celebrate the “The Ignatian Year? Click This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. and you will be led to the E-MAGIS, the NEWSLETTER OF THE IGNATIAN SPIRITUALITY.com. Highly recommended is the topic on discernment (UAP 1 of the Jesuits) as applied in daily life. One website, #Ignatius500 likewise has a lot of interesting materials including short video clips.

That the First World Day for Grandparents and Elderly will be on July 25? The Dicastery for the Laity, Family, and Life announced that the theme is “I am with you always.” Mark the date and access Vatican News to learn more about this topic. A highly recommended video is, “Gifts from a Parent's Deathbed,” an NHK documentary available until February 27, 2022, which shows that goodness and hope continue to exist in what seems to be a “heavily- ladened world”.

That the church cleaning schedule was re-scheduled for autumn? Furthermore, that there will be no July- August issue of the Bulletin to give a break for the Media Team? The next issue will be in September.