Wednesday, May 14, 2008

DAWU PARISH CELEBRATE PENTECOST WITH A BANG!

Dawu Paish celebrate Pentecost with many reasons. First, 21 children and adults received their first communion; second, 10 couples have their church wedding; thirdly, it's Mother's Day,; fourth, visitors from Rome and Philippines visit Dawu.

Novena Masses were held at different chapels in preparation for the Pentecost Day, 9 days before the big celebration. Attendance during the novena were noticeably increased.

FAMVIN ACTIVITIES IN TAIDONG

Last May 9-11, 2008, Jinlun And Dawu were graced by the presence of the visitors from the Vincentian Family, namely, Fr. Manuel Ginete,CM representing the Superior General to the worlwide vincentian family and Betty Pabito, the Coordinator for Asia for AIC.

The Famvin in Taidong prepared a series of activities to co-incide with their visit. They first visited the General Assembly of the AIC in Taidong last May 9 before proceeding to Jinlun for the General Assembly of the Famvin. Fr. Ginete talked about the Famvin in the world. dinner was served after and followed immediately by the Eucharist in honor of the 3 new blesseds of the Famvin.

On May 10,the coordinators of the Famvin had their lunch at an aborigine resto. They hahve a good lunch and warm conversations.

On May 11, Dawu Parish held their Pentecost and graced by the presence of the two visitors.

Monday, May 05, 2008

FR. GERARD DU VISITS DAWU AND JINLUN




Fr. Gerard Du, the Assistant Superior General had his canonical visitation in Taiwan from April 12 to 22. As part of his itinerary, he visited the places of Jinlun and Dawu.


On April 21(Monday), the parish leaders of Jinlun and Dawu have a meal together with Fr. Gerard. On the next day, he went to Dawu parish to visit some chapels. Before flying back to Taipei, he passed by first to the house of the D.C. sisters.


YOUTH MINISTRY IN DAWU

Last April April 18-20, some youth who willingly expressed to be part of the Youth Ministry came togethe to establish their group. Sr. Huang and Rev. Xie led the group for the recollection and initial organization. Here are the pictures: