The Sto. Niño Parish of Pasil celebrated its 41st
Anniversary of Foundation in jovial festivity. Headed by Fr. Andy Mendoza, the
Rector of the Salesian Community and Parish Priest, the celebration began early
in the morning, 7.45 am, with a parade which was joined in by the different
groups of the parish. It was further enlivened by the reorganization of the DON
BOSCO DRUM AND BUGLE CORPS leading the festive beat of drums and the cute
groove of the majorettes. After the parade, everyone was invited to join a
backgrounder of the parish’s history that was done inside the church. The
energetic Fr. Andy (animated the whole audience) with icebreakers
and catchy tunes as he delivered his talk.
The Foundation Day would not be complete without thanking the Almighty
for the goodness and generosity He has blessed the people of Suba and Pasil.
And so at 5.30 in the afternoon, everyone gathered in the church once again to
celebrate the Holy Mass. It was presided by a true-blooded son of DB-Pasil, Fr. Orlando
Borres. Fr. Boni Bacatan and Fr. Andy concelebrated in the Holy Mass.
After the mass, members of the church groups and chapels went straight
to the Don Bosco Gymnasium for a fellowship of food and fun. The different
groups prepared food and shared it with others during mealtime. After the meal,
The Barangay Officials in close collaboration with the group JIBOREN, prepared
a program as a closing activity for the much-honored event. the program showcased the innumerable
talents which Pasil has truly been blessed – from singing to dancing, the
presenters really gave their best… with the cheers and shouts that the people
exerted, it was obvious they had a great time.
