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Ekklesia Orthodoxia SPECIAL ISSUE 2015 20

Overall Chairman: Most Rev. Emerson Beriones, D.D.

Vice Chairman/

Overall Supervisor: JP Chief Insp. Jojo C. Dion

Graphic Designer/

Supervisor: Bro. Timothy Francisco

Project Secretary: JP/Insp. Reniel Mondejar

Project Treasurer: Very Rev. Romeo Pancho, Sr.

Rhanalyn Daludalo

SPECIAL COMMITTEE MEMBERS

Metropolitanate of Manila

Sr. Julieta Dolor, RMT Sr. Mary Jane Quintos, RMT

Very Rev. Magdaleno Gajardo, RMT

Marikina City Junior Police

JPO3 John Paul Diasana JP/Insp. Jeanlyn Oling

JPO3 Jeroman Lafrades JPO4 Andrew Mabutas

PROJECT COMMITTEE

A C K N O W L E D G M E N T

We, the organizers of CHRISTmas in Our Hearts: A

Dinner for a Cause, would like to express our

sincerest and warmest gratitude for all the

support you shared for the success of this project.

May the good Lord bless and keep you for all

your endeavors.

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GREEK ORTHODOX CHURCH OF EPHESUS

METROPOLITANATE OF MANILA AND

ALL-PHILIPPINES

METROPOLITANATE DIRECTORY Patriarch of Ephesus and all-Asiana

His All-Holiness AVEL

Metropolitan of Manila and all-Philippines

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Warmest greetings and congratulations to the

Archdiocese of Manila and All-Philippines – Greek Orthodox

Patriarchate of Ephesus on the occasion of its dinner –for –

cause dubbed “CHRISTmas in Our Hearts”.

I have no doubt that the sustained missionary work and

service undertaken by your Church is touching the lives of

countless persons, including non-members. And for this, you are

gaining more adherents and supporters. Indeed, the harvest is

good for which you must be grateful.

This occasion is truly noteworthy for being a special

project focused on raising funds for scholars and cadets of the

Marikina Junior Police so they may be able to better hone their

skills, and at the same time, ingrain in them the virtues of

discipline, responsibility and accountability.

I am certain that with the enormous devotion and

laudable persistence you have demonstrated all these time,

the event be a rousing success.

My best regards and may you continually receive more

blessings as you perform the task of spreading the Word of God

especially in these trying times.

M E S S A G E

Republic of the Philippines CITY OF MARIKINA

OFFICE OF THE MAYOR

DEL R. DE GUZMAN Mayor


M E S S A G E

Republic of the Philippines CITY OF MARIKINA

OFFICE OF THE VICE MAYOR

It is my singular honor and privilege to be given the

opportunity to convey a message to the hierarchy of the

Archdiocese of Manila and All-Philippines of the Greek

Orthodox Patriarchate of Ephesus on the occassion of their

celebration of “CHRISTmas in our Hearts” on December 4, 2015

as they hold a dinner-for-a-cause the purpose of which is to

help their scholars, cadets and cadettes of the Marikina Ciy

Junior Police.

I share this worthy cause of helping the aforesaid young

Marikeños thus making a difference into their lives. This kind of

public service is even more meaningful as this is done during

Christmas Holidays.

I challenge the hierarchy of the Archdiocese of Manila

and All-Philippines of the Greek Orthodox Patriarchate of

Ephesus to remain as a beacon of light to all especially to the

youth particularly by motivating them to strive and aim high.

Finally, let me extend my heartfelt congratulations to all

of you and I am confident that, with God’s providence, you

carry on touching the lives of God’s people and lead them to

the path of becoming good Christians.

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OFFICE OF HON. SAMUEL S. FERRIOL

M E S S A G E

Ang panahon ng kapaskuhan ay panahon upang mas

masidhi nating maipadama ang pagmamahal sa bawat isa.

Ang inyo pong lingkod, kaisa ang buong ika-7 Konseho ng

Lungsod ng Marikina ay bumabati sa Greek Orthodox Church

of Ephesus – Archdiocese of Manila and All-Philippine sa

pagdaraos ng Dinner-for a-Cause na pinamagatang:

“CHRISTmas In Our Hearts” na naglalayo’ng makalikom ng

pondo para sa mga kasapi ng Marikina City Junior Police.

Bilang kabataan, naniniwala po ang inyong lingkod sa

iniwang salita ng ating pambansang bayani na ang kabataan

ang siyang pag-asa ng ating kinabukasan. Sinisikap po ang

inyong lingkod na maibigay ang tamang serbisyo para mas

mapa-unlad at mapalakas pa ang pwersa ng mga sektor na

ito.

Umasa po kayo, na dadalhin ko po sa kongreso ang

adhikaing ito na mai-angat ang antas ng pamumuhay ng

bawat Marikeño lalo’t higit ng mga kabataan. Kapit kamay po

nating tuparin ang magandang bukas at paunlarin ang buhay

ng bawat Marikenyo sa mga darating na panahon.

Muli po, ang ating pagbati sa bumubuo ng Greek

Orthodox Patriarchate of Ephesus –

Archdiocese of Manila and All-Philippines

at ng Marikina City Junior Police para

mabuting adhikaing ito.

Maligayang Pasko at Masaganang

Bagong Taon po sa inyong lahat!!!

SAMUEL S. FERRIOL Konsehal

Unang Distrito ng Marikina


M E S S A G E

Our dear brothers and sisters in Christ,

Christ is born, glorify Him!

It is with great joy that our Metropolitanate of Manila and all

-Philippines organized a worthy project entitled “CHRISTmas in Our

Hearts” to be held on December 4, 2015 in the City of Marikina.

The noble intentions of the event--to help young scholars of

the Marikina City Junior Police--really gives the true essence of the

Nativity of our Lord Jesus Christ. As the Patriarchate reaches out to

the faithful, it also of unique nature that it exemplifies the youth as

the hope of every generation.

The Metropolitanate, through Metropolitan Immanuel and

all the clergy under it, serves as the light to these youths; thereby

giving them the chance to grow and serve with love, as inspired by

faith in God.

Through the intercessions of the Theotokos, the angels, and

all the saints, I pray that this event may bring more fervor in the

hearts of the faithful and clergy in the Metropolitanate to be the

“light of the world” at the same time, living the Orthodox way.

Your fervent supplicant to God,

Πατριαρχείον της Εφέσου και πάσης Ασία البطريركية اليونانية من أفسس و جميع آسيا

Roum Patriarchate of Ephesus and All

Asiana

HIS ALL-HOLINESS AVEL Patriarch of Ephesus and all-Aseana


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Christ is Born!

Glorify Him!

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M E S S A G E

Greetings and Apostolic Blessings!

I would like to impart my sincerest and warmest regards to

everybody who partakes this wonderful event entitled “CHRISTmas

in Our Hearts: A Dinner for a Cause” in coordination with the

Marikina City Junior Police on December 4, 2015. This event aims to

help the scholars of the Marikina City Junior Police in their

educational, as well as their individual needs.

It is a common sight for some groups to conduct different

gatherings to celebrate the Nativity of our Lord, but for us, we see it

in a different light—we do not only celebrate the greatness of the

Nativity but also the exemplification of its spirit. We believe that the

birth of our Savior Jesus Christ is witnessing the “Son and Word of

God born in a manger, when humanity as His creation is not

respected as a ‘divine image’.” (Ecumenical Patriarch

Bartholomew’s Proclamation of Christmas 2014)

As “the Word became flesh and dwelt among us” (Jn 1:14),

He became our selfless Redeemer from sins of the world. Noting His

selflessness, we give life to it by providing the needy with the

utmost help we can give to them. Selflessness and charity clearly

prove the power of God’s love as symbolized by the birth of the

Lord in a lowly manger.

Our mission as the “light to the salt of

the earth” will not finish after this event; thus,

it will continue through different means

possible and reaching different people from

all walks of life. Let us go and share the

happiness and the spirit of the season not

only on this event, but also on every place

Greek Orthodox Church of Ephesus METROPOLITANATE OF MANILA

AND ALL-PHILIPPINES

OFFICE OF THE METROPOLITAN

HIS EMINENCE IMMANUEL Most Rev. Emerson Beriones

Metropolitan of Manila and all-Philippines


H E A D Q U A R T E R S Marikina City Police Station

CIVIC ACTION TEAM

Marikina City Junior Police Social Action Center Office, Sta. Elena, Marikina City

M E S S A G E

Season's Greetings!

In behalf of all the trainees, officers, and alumni of

Marikina City Junior Police please accept our warmest

gratitude in the benefit dinner hosted by the Greek Orthodox

Patriarchate of Ephesus-Metropolitanate of Manila and all-

Philippines.

In this Yuletide season, the joy and blessings that you

shared with us will go a long way in promoting the core values

of Marikina City Junior Police, all of what we have received will

be used for the continuous growth of each Junior Police. We

will continue to serve the community in the best way that we

can. Because of people like you, we continue to strive for the

best. Again, let me thank you for your unwavering support and

rest assured that we, the Marikina City Junior Police shall do the

best for the benefit of the rest.

Thank you very much.

JP/SRSUPT ARREN C. ATANACIO MCJP DIRECTOR


Season’s

Greetings!

From:

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Councilor, Second District of Marikina City

Maligayang Pasko

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Bagong Taon sa

lahat!

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P R O G R A M M E

6:00 p.m. Arrival and Registration of Guests and VIP’s

7:00 p.m. Program Proper

Invocation (AVP)

Philippine National Anthem (AVP)

Welcome Address

Most Rev. EMERSON BERIONES, DD

Metropolitan of Manila & All-Philippines

Opening Production

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Acknowledgement of Guest, Sponsors and VIP’s

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CHRISTmas in

Our Hearts

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