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Dear Sisters, Regina Rosarii Mission partners and Friends,

 

The end of the year 2011 is here. I invite you to journey with me in a prayerful thanksgiving for the many blessings we have been given. The fact you can read what I am writing is already a blessing. Because you can comprehend what I am saying means you are a lucky one who can be aware of events happening around us.

We are happy to share with you that we have gathered through the K bears project enough to give joy to 1,000 people whom we minister to during the Tuesdays with K friends. Our K friends are those who live in the Kalye, (street) have Kailangan (need), live in a Kariton (pushcart).

The cross of the Chapel has now been hoisted to the steeple. It was very windy and risky, however thanks to all the prayers of those who witnessed it, the thumping of our hearts eased out when the CROSS stood there and proclaimed, the Triumph of Cross.

We have started on a 100 days countdown before the blessing of the Chapel. We have only 80 days left before March 19^th. We pray there will be more good hearted people who will see to the completion of the chapel. The interior work takes time, but our Lady will see us through.

The Dominican Sisters of Regina Rosarii visited our Mother Congregation in Molo. They welcomed us with their heart. We visited our elderly and sick Sisters last December 29. We came home with great joy knowing all is well now and will be well. We continue with our new springtime of consecrated life with faith in Jesus we follow: Jesus the friend of the poor and the healer of the broken.

Thank you Lord for the year that was. Welcome to the new year, 2012! This is going to be a year of many graces, a year of hope, a year of plenty.

Thank you for visiting our website and for being part of Regina RICA and our Ministry. Wishing you all a very happy, healthy new year that is full of harmony.

 

Lovingly in our Lady, Regina Rosarii,

SISTER EPPIE and Sisters

HURRY ! 

Last day to claim your prizes
is on January 22, 2012

HURRY ! 

Last day to claim your prizes
is on January 22, 2012

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Dear Mission Partners and friends,

God is Emmanuel, the God with us, so close to us. How nice to think that we are never alone; that our God stands with us, walks with us, feels with us….  With God beside us, within us, with us, how can we feel alone, lonely, afraid and be insecure this season of plenty? By plenty, I do not mean full of material things! Plenty means abundantly blessed, full of peace, acceptance, and surrender.

Today I watched the DMCI workers finish the steeple of the chapel building. The wind was blowing, the rain was falling, my heart was thumping; I was so afraid for them. They were working in a precarious and dangerous height. It was so amazing that they managed to finish the work on time for the Christmas lunch we hosted for them. We are so full of gratitude for all who make our Chapel on the hill possible.

The raffle draw last December 13 was so exciting. The winner of the Suzuki Alto car only bought one ticket. Indeed Lady Luck was on her side. We gave out 100 prizes. Thanks to all who participated in the fund raising for the building of the Chapel. Everything counts.

We celebrated the soft blessing of the Columbary, Pahuwayan, (Ilongo term for a Resting Place). The 5 women mystics were also blest. They all looked so graceful, almost moving with life. St Martha and Mary, St. Julian of Norwich, welcome you at the entrance. The two Doctors of the Church St. Catherine of Siena and St. Teresa of Avila are on both sides of the altar.  We honor these women mystics for the great teachings they have shown us about contemplative prayer.

We have a peacock at Regina RICA. So vain and so full of self. He walks like a king, so stately. He likes to watch himself in the mirror. What a peacock and what lessons she gives us in life. He accompanied the female peahen at a time when the poor peahen was sick. He accompanied her faithfully until the end. Vain yet so faithful. Thank you to our pilgrims who just watch the peacock go by, never tease him like they do the monkeys Uging, Ong and Guy.

We bid goodbye to this year thanking each and everyone who have shared towards the building of the Regina Rosarii Chapel on the Hill. You are all a part of the Regina RICA. We welcome the new year with hope that this year you will find deeper peace, greater joy, better health of mind and body.

We wish you all the best this season of plenty. Enjoy Christmas with Jesus, Mary and Joseph. Have a great season of bonding, blessing and breathing. Be alive! Breathe!!! Welcome 2012! Have no fear, this year will be a year of many many blessings for those of you who make Mama Mary known and loved through all the earth!

 

 

One with you in the eternal NOW,
Sister Eppie

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Pahuwayan (an Ilonggo word for a resting place) is on Level 2 of the Chapel on the Hill, nestled in the mountainside and facing the statue of Our Lady Regina Rosarii.

Unique in its design and made to last many generations, our Pahuwayan commands a breathtaking view of nature with its trees and hills so close to us as we visit our loved ones. It is in the care of the Dominican Sisters of Regina Rosarii that the serenity and simplicity of the place is realized.

The Chapel of the Women Mystics

The Chapel of the Women Mystics, where daily Mass will be held, reminds us of Christ's Resurrection, the stronghold of the Catholic faith and a symbol of hope for us. St. Catherine of Siena and St. Teresa of Avila stand on both ends of our oval altar. They are women mystics who have been declared Doctors of the Church. The Altar area draws our thoughts to that first Easter morning where Mary Magdalene first preached the good news, “I have seen the Lord. He is truly risen!” At the entrance we are greeted by Martha and Mary, one busy and the other attentively listening. Opposite Martha and Mary sits the anchoress, St Julian of Norwich, who trustingly assures us that "All will be well!" A total of 13 statues of women mystics will surround Pahuwayan.

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Iloy nga tunay, (Real Mother) was painted by internationally acclaimed Filipina artist, Araceli Dans. She is famous for her detailed, real-life depiction of the calado, a hand-embroidered lacework made of jusi and piña fabrics, a trademark of Tita Cheloy's work of art.

The painting of Iloy nga tunay is distinctively Filipino. Our Lady is depicted in a “baro at saya”. The light from above that shines on the rosary made her initially call the Virgin, Ina ng liwanag, Mother of Light. However, when the painting was donated to the Dominican Sisters of Regina Rosarii, the Ilonggo Sisters, called her fittingly as Iloy nga tunay a real mother because of the care she gives to the children under her calado cape. The painting is like the statue of our Lady Regina Rosarii, who also envelopes her beloved pilgrims under her mantle of love.

Temporarily this work of art will be housed at Regina Rosarii Motherhouse chapel. It will be transferred to her permanent home at Regina RICA on the feast of our Lady of Guadalupe, December 12, 2011.

We thank our generous patron for choosing us to be the treasure keeper of this extraordinary painting of our Lady, Iloy nga tunay!

The Dominican Sisters of Regina Rosarii

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As of December 11, 2011 the RICA Chapel construction is on-going.
Soft Blessing of Level 1 & 2, on Tuesday December 13, 2011 at 10:00 am

 

Be part of this PROJECT. Be a member of "OCHO".

Organization of Chapel on the Hill Offerers.

LAHAT KASALI, KASALI LAHAT

for more information please call

Contact No. (+02) 985.3878 / (+02) 401.2036
Mobile No. +639192694286 or +09192694286

Look for Sr. Diday or Sr. Ellen

You can be part of OCHO when you give an offering for the building construction of Regina RICA Chapel on the hill. Construction has now started. We can begin by filling up 8 BOTE BOTE para kay Mama Mary. Just empty our wallets or pockets of loose coins at the end of the day and before long, your bottles will be full.
You may drop it at Regina Main or offer it during the 11:00 am Sunday mass at Regina RICA,Tanay.

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Inviting you to be a part of "OCHO"
Organization of Chapel on the Hill Offerers.

 

TRIVIA - " Did you know that the number 8 is "OCHO" in Spanish. It is a special number, an infinite symbol and the birthdate of Our Mama Mary.? " You can be part of OCHO when you give an offering for the building construction of Regina RICA Chapel on the hill. Construction has now started. We can begin by filling up 8 BOTE BOTE para kay Mama Mary. Just empty our wallets or pockets of loose coins at the end of the day and before long, your bottles will be full. You may drop it at Regina Main or offer it during the 11:00 am Sunday mass at Regina RICA,Tanay. There are offerings you can make that will be considered OCHO. Many hands will make the work light and many OCHO "love offerers" will make our chapel on the hill a reality.

 

BE PART OF OCHO! AND BE COUNTED.