News and Events

Jan 22-28 - Manila: Provincial Chapter

Jan 29 - Chelsea: Italian American Club of Livonia Culinary Extravaganza

Jan 31 - Feast of St. John Bosco

Epiphany Play - 'Seeking God'

Saigon–December is the month of joy, peace and moreover the month of Hope. The birth of Jesus took place many centuries ago, but his birthday still reminds us to remain hopeful for his return. Until He comes, we must seek Him unceasingly. Having this in mind, the Servants of Charity in Saigon, performed a skit in English, “Seeking God,” at the Pastoral Center of the Saigon Diocese. The actors were the aspirants and the evening school children.  Fr. Felicks worked hard to produce the show, which invited the audience to keep seeking God, within themselves and the world.

GLM Mass of Thanksgiving

Chelsea - A grateful parish community at St. Mary in Chelsea, MI celebrated a special Mass of thanksgiving for the Canonization of St. Louis Guanella on the evening of Saturday December 17, 2011. The Mass was concelebrated by the Servants of Charity priests and the two senior bishops of the Lansing Diocese; the Most Rev. Bishop Earl Boyea; along with the Most Rev. Bishop Emeritus Carl Mengeling. St. Mary parish was filled to capacity for this Mass, which included six members of the Servants of Charity community, as well as Msgr. Steven Raica, the Chancellor of the Diocese. Two residents of the St. Louis Center also received the Sacrament of Confirmation. The 4th Degree Color Corp of the Knights of Columbus was present to add dignity and color to the service, and a large reception was held at the parish hall at the conclusion of the event.

World Special Person's Day Celebration

Saigon -The first week of December was World Special People’s Day. On that day, Fr. Jerin took three aspirants to assist a religious congregation of women, the Servants of the Blessed, who are running a rehabilitation center for special children. The event was held at ‘Sieu Tien’ park, where thousands of special people with their family and caretakers gathered. They felt like they were the heroes and heroines of the day. Everyone exhibited their talents in singing, dancing and they played party games. This experience filled our hearts with joy, motivated us to carry out our journey as Guanellians, and made it clear that this is the vineyard where God wants us to work.

Rotary Club Spreads Christmas Cheer

Manila - To celebrate Christmas, some people go shopping at Malls and exchange the gifts with their family and friends; other people visit the sick in hospitals and visit charity institutes in order to help the poor. The month of December was very significant for our special children; in fact the whole month was very busy at the Guanella Home because many people brought joy and happiness by visiting them, giving them gifts and offering them meals. The Rotary Club of Metro Manila spent the whole afternoon, December 18th, at the Guanella Home visiting the children, offering them lunch and giving them gifts. The children, about 200 from the Guanella Home and surrounding area, happily received the Christmas gifts and showed their gratitude by performing some cultural programs for the visitors and members of the Lions Club.