Outing and Sendoff
summit January 14th, 2009
After days of work, the delegates were treated to an excursion in Tagaytay City and Nasugbu, Batangas on January 13. The participants had a boat ride around the islands of Nasugbu, enjoyed themselves in a kayak race, ate barbecue for dinner and had time just to relax and unwind. The day at the beach was held through the generous support of Mr and Mrs. Dino and Coy Cortez who accommodated and hosted the delegates.
A sendoff Mass was held on January 14 at the chapel of the Sanctuary of St. Joseph at the back of Gourmet’s Café followed by an Italian lunch hosted by Mr. Ernest Escaler, owner of Gourmet’s Café. Fr. Gabby Flores, councilor for the Missions, underlined a relevant passage during the homily: “Let us go on to the nearby villages that I may preach there also. For this purpose have I come” (Mark 1:29-39). Fr. Gabby said that “this meeting should be an impetus for us to bring our experience from the Summit to our respective communities and re-ignite our zeal and concern for the poor and the ‘Rogationist Prayer.’”
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