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A Journey Back To A Place You Called Home, The Minor!

10, 25 or 50 years ago, during our stay at OLGMS, we gained memorable experiences . These formed part of what we are today. The training and formation that the minor seminary offered us are forever etched in us. We have, we are, and we will remain to be a brotherhood--as we all are children--of Our Lady of Guadalupe. The Minor had been home to us during our high school years. Now is time to revisit our Lady, to reconnect with batch mates, to recall fond memories with fellow alumni, to enjoy being together, or to simply take a break in the sanctuary and arms of our Lady. This December 7 to 12, 2012 is the time to again be mga Batang Minor! This year, several activities are set: Bond with your respective batch gathering Meet up with other alumni from another batches and generations Bring stories and look at pictures on our fellowship nights Celebrate the Holy Eucharist with Cardinal Chito Tagle and the OLGMS Batch 62

Dine & sing-along with alumnipriests and fellow alumni Head to your favorite spot in campus for a quiet moment alone Hear Father Rector Rico Garcias welcome address Listen and exchange ideas with alumni during their Guadalupe Talks Take a memorable tour of the Seminary grounds Participate in the Alumni General Assembly Reminisce about our communal & liturgical activities Cap your visit with the December 12 - Dinner & Concert for Vocations Take your friends and families along to experience the Minor and create new and meaningful memories.

Makikuwento, Makitulog, Makikain, Sumuporta at Ipagpatuloy ang Adhikain ng Minor! Atin ang Reunion na Ito.
This years homecoming is a triple treat. Come back for one day, two or the whole duration of the Triple Doce celebration. Engage with friends and classmates, campaign for funds for the Minor, rediscover the Minor by visiting our classrooms, dormitories, our Chapel, the Infirmary, hear the sounds of the bells, sing the songs you knew by heart, play, swim, jog and be reinvigorated in life being Alumni of a unique institution! Find more than a hundred ways that you can make your Journey Back to a Place You Called Home, the Minor, more fun, special more memorable and meaningful! WE WOULD NOT WANT TO MISS YOU! Laking Guadalupe, Mapagmamalaki!

Well reflect on the many ways the Minor has influenced our lives or helped us create our lives pathsand take a collective look at the glue that binds us and create a future for our Alma Mater, its communities, and our brotherhood in Our Ladys name. Do as much or as little as youd like.

REGISTER Now for only PHP600.00!

Email us reunion.olgms@gmail.com for more information.

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Welcome Remarks
by Rev. Fr. Emerico Garcia, Rector, Batch 82

Remarks from Alumni Association Prex

By Albert Borrero, President, Batch 75

Welcome my fellow alumni and graduates to the A Journey Back To A Place You Called Home, The Minor! Remember these similar words your parents said when they brought you for the first time at the minor seminary, Anak, alis na kami ng tatay at mga kapatid mo, mag iingat ka. Maging masunurin kina Father. Mag aral kang mabuti. Kanin mo ang anumang ihain sa iyo. Huwag mo na muna kaming isipin, May Awa ang Dyos. Lagi kang magdadasal. Lumapit ka lagi kay Mama Mary, pag nalulungkot ka. Patnubayan ka ng Dyos. These similar words went a long way in our lives. These words became our pillars of faith, hope and love that enabled us to reach our dream to become seminarians of Our Lady of Guadalupe. As they say, our life was never the same again. The Alma Mater we loved most, nurtured and incarnated those precious send-off words our parents said and became our foundation to make us who we are today. In her abode, we are made to live anew the very words Socrates uttered minutes before his execution, thus: And I say let a man be of good cheer about his soul. When the soul has been arrayed in her own proper jewels temperance and justice, and courage, and nobility and truth she is ready to go on her journey when the hour comes. Last August 22,2012 we celebrated our 57th Founding Anniversary and the Alumni Board came up with a decision to bring us together on a week-long gathering from December 7 to 12, the Feast of Our Lady of Guadalupe and to celebrate a unique , once in a lifetime numerical date 1212-12. As all roads lead to our Alma Mater, let us bring with us the many significant memories and lessons in life that we cherished most until the end of our lives. At the end of the day we say these similar words Nay, Nanay LUPE narito po ako, dumadalaw po, nagpapasalamat at naihanda nyo po ako upang harapin ang pangkasalukuyan na dati ay pangarap lamanghingin ko po muli ang inyong Maka-Inang patnubay I am inviting you brothers to Journey Back To A Place We Call Home, THE MINOR! WELCOME BACK Brothers!

It is the desire of the current AA Board to see that all our alumniyoung, not so young, and young oncefind that it matters to be engaged with each other. We must will to see it that. How do we start? The Triple Doce Homecoming will be that first small step to reach out. Reaching out is a spark for engagement. We want to interest you enough to find something useful and worthwhile to associate with our AA. Your coming will be the first steps to restart and strengthen our engagement. It is never too lateno matter which generation or batch you belongto start than now. Join us. Reach out. Be part in this year's journey back to a place you once, and should again, call home: Our Lady of Guadalupe Minor Seminary.

Seal of Our Lady of Guadalupe Minor Seminary

The surrounding circle with the words Our Lady of Guadalupe Minor Seminary and City of Makati indicates the name of the institution and the place. Its year of foundation is 1955. The symbols inside the circle signify devotion to the Blessed Mother. The rays illumine the brightness of Our Lady of Guadalupe as it appears on the miraculous tilma. The AM overlapping each other means Ave Maria, the first lines of the Archangel Gabriel during the Annunciation. Lastly, the tulip in the center of the seal is the Marian symbol that stands for unity in prayer because of the formation of the petals, which are like clasped hands joined in fervent contemplation.

OLGMS THE INSTITUTION

OLGMS Vision Statement: Formation of wellbalanced and integral person committed to God and His Church. OLGMS Mission Statement: The nurturance of the seed of priestly vocation through a holistic formation program rooted in the gospel values, centered on Christ, under the maternal guidance of the Blessed Virgin Mary actualized in a community of faith. OBJECTIVES: To foster the growth of the seminarian into the fullness of Christian life through an integrated program that takes into account his physical, affective, intellectual, socio-cultural and spiritual development. To help the seminarian discern the state of life befitting his character and mechanism as a child of God. To create an atmosphere conducive for the assimilation and deepening of values necessary for the formation of genuine servant-leaders. To expose the seminarian to the ideals and demands of the priesthood through a process conforming to his age and development. To assist the seminarian in recognizing and responding to the initial signs of priestly vocation. To prepare the seminarian for major seminary formation.

OLGMS Alumni Association

The OLGMS Alumni Association fosters and strengthens fellowship among alumni, seeks to create a lively community of alumni, and fuel a legacy of Our Lady of Guadalupe Minor Seminary as an institution for formation toward priestly ministry and formation of men who will be future leaders in their own ways for God, country, and community

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Program of Activities
Friday, December 7 Fellowship & Dinner at the Minor 5:00 p.m. 10:00pm
On the eve of our Triple Doce celebration, we gather with batch mates, dorm mates, teammates (we did not call it Bukluran yet) and Kuyas for a fellowship and a dinner at the Minor. As you chat at one of the kiosks, under trees and burning charcoals, lets start to exchange thoughts and ideas about how we can make a difference.

Tuesday, December 11 Basketball Game - continuation 5:00 p.m.

Play again and prepare for the next days Concert for Vocations!

Sunday, December 9
Holy Eucharist with Cardinal Tagle & OLGMS Jubilarians 62 9am Noon, OLGMS Chapel
The names of OLGMS alumni who have passed will be read as part of the Service of Remembrance. This service is integrated in the Holy Eucharist.

Wednesday, December 12 Feast Day of Our Lady of Guadalupe: Holy Eucharist with Golden Jubilarians,5:00pm
Together with the Alumni-priests of batch 62 & Bishop Francis de Leon former OLGMS Rector, Archbishop Ramon Arguelles will preside the Mass.

Saturday, Dec 8 & Sunday, Dec 9 Guadalupe Talks Check Venues

These talks for Inang Lupe are not graded and needs no translation into Latin or Spanish. Take your pick of Talks by professional Alumni and get ready to fill your hearts and minds with new knowledge. Set concurrently, the Talks will focus on "professional growth and sharing." We have two sets of talks, one on Dec 8 & the other on Dec 9.

Visiting Sunday, Flying of Colors, Blessing of the Garden of Loving Memories & Luncheon Forum 10am Noon
After the mass, there will be auxiliary activities for everyone to witness: Flying of Colors on the veranda, Blessing of the Garden of Loving Memories to be dedicated to departed alumni & Luncheon Forum with OLGMS Alumni. Plus Potlucks, goody bags, prizes and lots of surprises make this Visiting Sunday to cherish.

Dinner Banquet for Vocations 6:30pm-9:00pm, Social Hall

Alumni will dine under the stars with fellow alumni of all ages. This night we all will campaign for more priestly vocations and religious ministries. Great food and some drinks will be served. Dinner at Php300.00 only. Reserve your seats now!

REUNION PARTICIPATION COSTS

Reunion Homecoming aims to reconnect as many alumni as possible with each other and to reacquaint them with the OLGMS. With this goal in mind, the OLGMS Alumni Association (OLGMSAA) works diligently to keep our participation costs to a minimum in order to maximize alumni attendance and participation.

Dec 8 (Sat) GuadaTalks for Alumni: 2pm-3:30pm

The speakers are: Dr. Elmer Garcia '75 - "Selected Topics on Health Issues Concerning Males" Dr. Gerardo "Bong" Guiuan '82 "Celebrating Mary in Church Doctrine and Filipino Devotion" Joe Geronimo 62 Workshop on Social Justice & the Church

Dec 9 (Sunday) Guada Talks for Alumni, Friends & Families, 2pm-3:30pm
The speakers are: Dr. Vic Mariano '63 - "Who's Afraid of Good Governance: Evolving observations and Reflections" Lutgardo "Gardy" Labad '67 - "Arts as Public Service: A Lifetime Mission" Dr. Phillip Ciocon '79 - "Stress Water Therapy" Dr. Reynaldo Canlas '83 "Psychology Applied to Sports"

Grand Reunion Party 4pm onwards, Social Hall

Engage, connect, and interact with other alumni. Reunions are instrumental to gaining more friends, networking, and building on ideas that matter to us and our communities.. Come casual, come in a sutana. Whatever you like, come to have fun! We have great food, games, and surprises! Register by Dec 7 at Php600.00 and Save. Help the Minor through its AA live its vision.

Monday, December 10 Basketball Game, 2pm kickoff Boodle Fight, 8pm

Majority of you are die-hard basketball fans. Now you leave your things behind and enlist yourself or your friends in this years most anticipated games ever. Play now and forget the next days work! Jersey is Php200.00 At 8pm, lets satisfy our hunger with a boodle fight. Toyo & rice will be available, but bring ulam!

By registering early, you will help us provide the most cost effective program. Our Alumni Association and the OLGMS provide a significant subsidy to this Reunion Homecoming. Registration area, function areas, facility and maintenance, audiovisual equipment and services, transportation and creative collaterals are just a few of the program elements underwritten.

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SPECIFIC PROGRAMS
Dec 9, Sunday BRING YOUR FAMILIES & FRIENDS ON SUNDAY I. Visiting Sunday, 9am.

collection during Reunion 2012, please contact us at reunion.olgms@gmail.com.

December 9 onwards:
Prepare to be surprised. Aside from the Dec 8 registration fee, other fees are: Php200.00/each Jersey, Souvenir shirt at Php250.00/each & Php300.00 for the Dec 12 Dinner Banquet. If possible, please bring exact fees. Dont forget your donations.
Cancellation Policy and Refunds: Once you register, there is NO cancellation or refunds.

GIVE BACK Capital Campaign:

SPECIAL OPPORTUNITY TO GIVE BACK OR SUPPORT THE SEMINARY.

Your families & friends can follow you at the Minor for the Holy Eucharist with Cardinal Chito Tagle as well as Service of Remembrance in the Main chapel. This service will be joined by members of the Class of 1962 and alumni-priests as well as reading of the names of the all OLGMS Alumni who have died during the past years.

As a regular and important component of the Reunion, our Give-Back campaign encourages those who wish to support the seminary in many ways and forms. Father Rector Rico Garcia will release his inventory of needs / items that will need assistance i.e. board and lodging, requisition or upgrades of new equipment, purchase of books and other supplies. You would not want to miss this special opportunity to help culminate our celebration with your pledges and commitments. Details will be discussed during the Reunion by the special committee on Capital Campaign.

Registration Scholarships A limited fund has been established for registration scholarships. Scholarships can be requested to the Alumni Board via reunion.olgms@gmail.com

Seminary Lodging (Dormitory) Friday, December 7 to Wednesday, December 12

Enjoy the second-chance you are given to stay at the Minor during the Reunion. Your lodging donation will include bed and breakfast. Bedshirts are included, no soap included! Your program is self-paced but kindly observe the typical timelines while at the Minor. Always check the current

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Flying of Colors

Prayers & Special Intention

Morning prayer will be held in the chapel at 6:30 am, Friday through Wednesday. These services will be led by the current OLGMS seminarians. Mass will follow. Kindly send in your request for prayers and special intention via email reunion.olgms@gmail.com.

What makes you proud about being an OLGMS alumnus is what makes Our Lady, Inang Lupe, proud of you to be her son. In numbers there is strength . We will fly our resplendent blue and white colors as a show of solidarity with OLGMS and its communities. III.

Schedule of Activities!
06:00AM Rising/Bath time 06:30AM Lauds/Mass 07:30AM Breakfast at the Refectory with the seminarians 08:00AM Rosary / Free time for alumni visitors or can join the Seminary schedule as they wish Lodging Donations: By November 15 - PHP350.00 per night & PHP250.00 per succeeding night. After November 16 - PHP400.00 per night & PHP300.00 per succeeding night.
NOTE: There are a limited number of airconditioned rooms available. For details on this type of accommodation, please contact the Office of Father Rector. Thank you.

Garden of Loving Memories for OLGMS departed Alumni & Our MINORStory.

REGISTRATION
Please Note: By registering for Reunion Homecoming, all registrants understand that the OLGMS may use their photographic or video likeness for promotional purposes in print or online.

A new place Garden of Loving Memories (tentative name) has been dedicated to commemorate our departed brothers. Blessings will be held after the Flying of Colors. Also Become a part of the OLGMS history by participating in Our MINORStory- a collection of digital contents about OLGMS and its people. These contents will be buried at the Garden.
If you would like to participate in Our MINORStory interview and digital content

Information & Pricing

November 16-December 7: Regular Registration

All mailed forms must be postmarked by December 1 or earlier. Register now at PHP600.00 on-site for Dec 8 Event. If possible, please bring exact fees.

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2012 CELEBRANTS
1962 Golden Jubilarians
Arguelles, Archbishop Ramon C., D.D. Cacho, Rev. Msgr. Crisostomo Clavio, Rodolfo De la Fuente, Francisco De los Reyes, Angel Geronimo, Rev. Fr. Joseph Gonzales, Msgr. Tomas T. Laspig, Rev. Fr. Erasmo Miranda, Alberto Ofrasio, Rev. Fr. Timoteo J. M., S.J. Siron, Emmanuel De la Cruz, Wilfredo Esguerra, Reynaldo Jr. Esperanza, Mariano Jr. Ferrer, Victor Festin, Gerard Irlandez, Jaime + Kraft, John Kirby Labing-isa, Romano S. Lazaro, Richard Earl Lirio, Donald Lotino, James Marollano, Edwin Muego, Jun Ocampo, Rommel Pang, Joselito Picardal, Emmanuel Portugal, Jesus + Perez, Edmundo T. Jr. Sacro, Arnold Sta. Ana, Francis Solomon, Patrick Teston, Pio Jr. Torres, Mardie Valencia, Arnold Villanueva, Froilan Zamora, Erwin Deo

For Information & Sponsorship, Contact: REUNION.olgms@gmail.com

Your Batch Representative or OLGMS Alumni Association c/o Albert Borrero 0917-544-0693 Roy De Leon 0906-227-7088 Erwin Zamora 0915-448-1542/ Mardie Torres 917- 885-2157 / US-Based c/o Earl Marasigan 1(832) 687-0455

1987 Silver Jubilarians

Acaylar, Dennis Acsay, Arnel Acullador, Jesus Bolivar, Rodolfo Jun Burgos Jr, Jose Jonas Crisostomo, Gwyn DG.

Call: OLGMS Telefax: +63 (2) 895-8964 to 65, 899-2748 to 49