From December 9 to 14, the Redemptorist confreres, religious and the volunteers experienced meaningful community immersion experiences in various towns and localities. Such immersion was with the Kadamay Community in Sitio San Roque, Brgy. Pag-asa, Quezon City. The highlights of immersion included leaders’ reflection, and inspiring gatherings with children and youth. The immersion culminated with a Holy Mass presided by Fr. Jeffrey Lozano, C.Ss.R., followed by a Pamaskong Handog (gift-giving), where we distributed gifts and spread joy to 255 families. This experience captures the true essence of Christmas — love and generosity.
The greatest way to celebrate Christmas is to imitate the selfless self-giving of God. It is by this God’s gratuitous act in incarnation that the world was able to know the deepest meaning of loving. In the Emmanuel, we come to know a God who willingly shared in our humanity to save us.
Families and children at Sitio Tejero
This Christmas, may we have the same spirit of solidarity with one another especially with those who are suffering, neglected and marginalized. In this spirit, we are appealing for support in raising funds for our Anduyog Project. This is our initiative to help those greatly affected by the recent typhoons in Bicol.
Christmas gift-giving for the families in Maisan Compound, Sampaloc, Manila
Last December 14, the Pamaskong Handog brought joy to the Maisan Compound in Brgy. 835, Geronimo Street, Sampaloc, Manila benefiting the 208 families. Volunteers from Baclaran Church prepared special gifts for the children, who were filled with excitement and gratitude. We express our heartfelt gratitude to all the devotees, volunteers, and staff whose generosity and compassion have made this gift-giving possible.
Christmas Immersion: Sharing Hope and Blessings in Sito Tejero
On December 14, the staff and volunteers concluded the Pamaskong Handog Immersion by distributing Christmas gift packages to every family in the community. This special initiative was held simultaneously across various areas in Metro Manila and Luzon, bringing joy and holiday spirit to many.
The photos featured here were taken in Sitio Tejero, General Trias, Cavite—also known as Sitio Bukid—where we were able to give gift packages to 140 families residing there.
We sincerely thank all the devotees and volunteers for your unwavering generosity and compassion in making this event a success. Their kindness truly brightens the season for these families.
Christmas Market
Perfect variety of gift items this Christmas are available or enjoy special lugaw, coffee, salabat turmeric mix, kakanin and more. All proceedings go to ANDUYOG, our continuous response for those greatly affected by the recent typhoons. They are open during simbang gabi masses from 3AM-6AM and 4PM-9PM!
Bringing Christmas Joy to Dumagat Families in Sta. Inez. Tanaz. Rizal
On December 10th, the Redemptorist Lipa Mission Team had the privilege of distributing the Pamaskong Handog (Christmas Gift Package) to 400 families of the Dumagat Tribe in Sta. Inez, Tanay, Rizal.
This heartfelt initiative was made possible through the generous support of various organizations dedicated to protecting the rights of our Indigenous brothers and sisters in the Sierra Madre. We are deeply grateful to Sandiwa, Protect Sierra Madre, Dumagat Sierra Madre Timog Katagalugan, and many other groups and religious communities who stood with us in this meaningful mission.
This brought joy and hope to the Dumagat Tribe this Christmas season. Their partnership truly made a difference in those lives.
Embracing Christmas: Immersion and Service with the Indigenous Community of Brgy. Aglao, Zamales
The team safely arrived in St. Francis Learning Center on 11th December. It was followed by a mass presided over by Fr. Jeff together with. Rev. Fr. Arwin Ysonza who did the homily. In his preaching, Fr. Arwin emphasized the Blessed Mother’s virtues as a HERO (stands for Humility, Empathy, Resposibility, Open to God’s will).
After the mass, the team went immediately to Sitio Kahapa and Sitio Quartel of Brgy Aglao, San Marcelino, Zambales.
During these visits, a brief orientation was held and the integration with the locals began. Do visit the Facebook page link below to know more about the immersion experience.
(Source: Facebook page of Redemptorist Vice-Province of Manila)
